GOOD
TIME RAMBLERS
CHAPTER 194
(Updated January 28, 2012 )
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In the beginning....
Chapter 194 came into being as a result of a letter dated January 24, 1972, from
Ron Ouelette (#127) to Holiday Rambler owners in western Pennsylvania. Thirteen
owners responded and were invited to the first meeting on April 9, 1972.
Officers were elected and a by-laws committee was established. The group decided
by ballot that the name of the club would be "Good Time Ramblers". A club logo
for a jacket patch was designed which remains in use today. The Chapter was
later assigned number 194.
Arrangements were made for the Club's next rally on April 28 - 30 at Deer
Hunters Camp in Harrisville, PA. Members who attended that first meeting, and
who are still active in the Chapter 30 years later were Ab & Mary Anne Shiderly
(13583), Ron Ouelette (127).
The Chapter by-laws established the purpose of the club "to provide year
round opportunities for it's members to enjoy good fellowship and pleasant use
of their trailers.." The Club has never failed to live up to this purpose at
Chapter campouts, dinners, State and National Rally's. Each year the Chapter
members participate in a service project at Allegheny National Forest
Campground, PA to prepare the campground for opening.
In these 38 years we have grown to 32 members, and the Good Times just keep
rollin' along.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
The Chapter Officers for year 2011 are:
| OFFICE | NAME | HRRVC NO. | EMAIL ADDRESS |
|||
| President | Heidi Shiderly | 109508 | hasesq@hotmail.com | |||
| Vice-President | Roberta Seepe | 63571 | Seepeje@Live.com | |||
| Secretary | Ron Ouellette | 127 | loron@zoominternet.net | |||
| Treasurer | Mary Anne Shiderly | 13583 | mabshide@verizon.net | |||
| Membership Chairman | Tabby & Alan Walker | 110396 | awalker@windstream.net |
Year 2012 Activity Schedule for Chapter 194
| Date | Activity | Location |
| January 8, 2012 | Dinner | My Brother's Place; Grove City, Pennsylvania |
| February 12, 2012 | Dinner | My Brother's Place; Grove City, Pennsylvania |
| March 11, 2012 | Dinner | My Brother's Place; Grove City, Pennsylvania |
| April 22, 2012 | Dinner | Grantham's Landing Restaurant; Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania |
| May 18 - 20, 2012 | Chapter Campout | Deerhunter's Campground, Harrisville, Pennsylvania |
| June 14 - 17, 2012 | Pennsylvania State Rally | Centre Hall Fairgrounds; Centre Hall, Pennsylvania |
| July 16 - 21, 2012 | 48th International Rally |
Gillette, Wyoming |
| August 8 - 12, 2012 See note below. |
Chapter Campout | Tionesta Lake Corp of Engineer Campground; Tionesta, Pennsylvania |
| September 12 - 16, 2012 | Region II/West Virginia State Rally | West Virginia Inter-State Fairground; Mineral Wells, West Virginia |
| October 5 - 7, 2012 | Chapter Campout | Scenic Hills Campground, Berlin, Ohio |
| November 18, 2012 | President's Dinner | Montana's Rib House Restaurant, Hermitage, Pennsylvania |
| December 9, 2012 | Holiday Dinner | The Willows Restaurant, Industry, Pennsylvania |
August Campout
Reservations can be made after 9 AM six months before arrival date. The campout is officially Aug 10 thru Aug 12 (Friday thru Sunday). We usually arrive earlier that week, so arrival dates could be Monday (6th); Tuesday (7th); Wednesday (8th); Thursday (9th); or Friday (10th). To be assured of getting a site reservations should be made February 6th through 10th depending on which day you want to arrive.
The 464th meeting of Chapter 194, Good
Time Ramblers, of the
The minutes of the November 2011 meeting were
approved.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. There was no activity since September 28, 2011. The balance remaining
in the checking account is $979.93.
Dues for 2012 have not been received from Kliot’s
or Murrays. Therefore they will be dropped from the active roster of members. If
dues are received later they will be restored to active status. Both families’
National membership dues are paid up into 2012.
It was moved, seconded, and approved that the
Treasurer’s report be accepted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The dinner and campout schedule for 2012 was
discussed and finalized except for the possibility of a chapter campout in July
for those who will be unable to attend the International Rally in
January 8-My Brother’s Place restaurant-Grove
City, PA-3PM.
February 12-My Brother’s Place restaurant-Grove
City, PA-3PM
March 11-My Brother’s Place restaurant-Grove City,
PA-3PM
April 22-Grantham’s Landing restaurant-Sandy Lake,
PA-3 PM-Hosts: Seepe
May 18-20, Deer Hunter’s campground-Harrisville,
PA (40th Anniversary of
June 14-17, PA State Rally-Centre Hall, PA
July 16-21, HRRVC International
August 10-12, Corps of Engineers campground,
Tionesta, PA
September 14-16, W. Virginia Buddy Rally,
Mineral Wells, WV
October 5-7, Scenic Hills Campground,
November 18-Montana’s Rib House
restaurant-Hermitage, PA-Host Heidi Shiderly
December 9-The Willows restaurant-Industry,
PA-Hosts: Miloser
All dinner meetings begin with a social period
from
A discussion of chapter finances was conducted
with no specific recommendations. The treasurer advised that the minimum balance
required for retention of the checking account is $300.00. Chapter expenses
begin with outdoor activities in May except for memorial gifts. Revenue is down
because of reduced membership.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ken Miloser’s December birthday and Carol and Tom Ferguson’s December wedding anniversary were recognized. Congratulations to all!!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote.
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
The 463d meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the Holiday Rambler Recreation Vehicle Club was called to order on
November 13, 2011 by President Heidi Shiderly at The Brass Lantern restaurant in
Transfer, PA. Present at the meeting were members Tom and Carol Ferguson, Al and
Tess Kress, Ken and Vicki Miloser, Ron Ouellette, John an Bert Seepe, Ab and
Mary Anne Shiderly, Heidi Shiderly, and Ken and Pat Whitman. Guests present were
Al and Adele Veit.
The minutes of the October 2011 meeting were
approved as corrected.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. There was no activity since the October meeting.
It was moved, seconded, and approved that the
Treasurer’s report be accepted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The next meeting, the “
The tentative dinner and campout schedule for 2012
was discussed. The following incomplete list is not the “last word” but is
forwarded for further review and discussion. The open question is whether to
have a chapter campout in July 2012, the month of the International Rally in
January 8-My Brother’s Place-Grove City, PA-3PM.
February 12-My Brother’s Place-Grove City, PA-3PM
March 11-My Brother’s Place-Grove City, PA-3PM
April 22 -Grantham’s Landing-Sandy Lake, PA-3 PM
May 17-20, Deerhunter’s campground-Harrisville, PA
(40th Anniversary of
June 14-17, PA State Rally-Centre Hall, PA
July 16-20, HRRVC International
August 9-12,
September 13-15, W. Va Buddy Rally, Mineral Wells,
WV
October 5-7,
November-To be determined
December-To be determined (Miloser’s will host)
Bert Seepe was recognized for her two years as
President of Chapter 194 of HRRVC with the gift of a “T” shirt proclaiming her a
“Bert-The Woman, The Myth, The Legend”. Congratulations to Bert and heartfelt
thanks for her contributions to our chapter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November birthdays were Tom Ferguson and John
Seepe. The Anniversary in November was Ken and Ginny Yelland. Congratulations
to all!!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote.
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
The 462nd meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the
The minutes of the September 2011 meeting were
approved as corrected.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. The balance in the checking account is $979.93.
It was moved, seconded, and approved that the
Treasurer’s report be accepted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on
The last meeting of the year, the “
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October birthdays were Al Kress and Ginny Yelland.
Anniversaries in October were Joe and Gen Koepfinger, Al and Tess Kress (61
Years!), and John and Bert Seepe. Congratulations to all!!!
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ab Shiderly, Chairman of the Nominations Committee, reported nominations for chapter officers for 2012 as follows:
| President: | Heidi Shiderly |
| Vice-President: | Roberta Seepe |
| Treasurer: | Mary Anne Shiderly |
| Secretary: | Ronald Ouellette |
| Board Member at Large: | Al Kress |
A motion was made by Al Kress and seconded by Tess
Kress to close nominations. It was approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Carol Ferguson and seconded
by Heidi Shiderly to elect all nominees. It was approved unanimously.
Officers were installed by past President, Carol
Ferguson.
President Heidi Shiderly assumed control of the
meeting.
President Heidi Shiderly led a discussion of the
“Penny Project”, the charitable giving project for the 2012
President Heidi Shiderly suggested and the
membership agreed that the winter dinners be scheduled, for consistency, for
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote.
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
The 461st meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the Holiday Rambler Recreation Vehicle Club was called to order on
September 10, 2011 by President Roberta Seepe at Sparrows Point Campground in
Waterford, PA. Present at the meeting were members Al and Tess Kress, Ron
Ouellette, John an Bert Seepe, Ab and Mary Anne Shiderly, and Heidi Shiderly.
Guests present were Al and Adele Veit.
The minutes of the August 2011 meeting were
approved as corrected.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. The balance in the checking account is $1023.72. The treasurer
reminded the members that our Standing Rules call for a contribution to the
scholarship fund in memory of deceased members. Accordingly, it was moved and
agreed that $35.00 be donated to the scholarship fund in the name and memory of
Charles DeNunzio.
Annual chapter dues of $20.00 are due by the
October meeting.
Chapter by-laws require that the chapter books be
audited each year. The audit committee of Ron Ouellette and Al Veit reviewed the
checking account and ledger entries and certified the audit.
It was moved, seconded, and approved that the
Treasurer’s report be accepted.
CORRESPONDENCE
E-mail messages from Jerry Kliot regarding their
summer adventures to the International Rally were read by the Secretary.
A thank you letter to Gene and Bonnie Thurner for
their July hospitality was read by the Secretary.
GENERAL COMMENTS
A general discussion of chapter by-laws and
standing rules resulted in instructions to the Secretary to distribute the
current versions to the membership for review and future action.
A presentation by Mary Anne Shiderly described the
current problems with membership; inactive members; difficulties obtaining
officer nominations; attendance at rallies; etc. There was no resolution but the
membership understands the problems.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Ab Shiderly presented an interim report from the
Nominating Committee. Nominees have been selected for President, Treasurer,
Secretary, and one Board Member. A nominee for Vice President must still be
selected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The final campout for 2011 will be on October 7-9,
2011 at Deerhunter’s Campground, Harrisville,
The 2012 campout and dinner schedule is being
developed. Discussion took place regarding sites and volunteer hosts. Final
decisions were not made. The schedule is due to the State Manager by January 1,
2012.
Election and installation of officers will take
place at the October business meeting. The new officers will take over the
operation of the chapter at that meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the “Penny Project”
for the PA State Rally in 2012. It was suggested that the pennies for charity be
delivered in ½ gallon milk containers to standardize the collection
procedure. The containers should be marked with the chapter number of each
participating chapter and the name of the responsible individual in the chapter.
The Secretary will contact the State Manager and submit the plan to her for her
approval.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September birthdays were Alan Walker, Gen
Koepfinger, Diana Murray, Bert Seepe, and Pat Whitman. Congratulations to all!!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote.
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
The 460th meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. The balance in the checking account is $783.73. The treasurer
announced receipt of an anonymous gift. Annual chapter dues of $20.00 are due by
the October meeting. It was moved, seconded, and approved that the Treasurer’s
report be accepted as written.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from Emeritus Member Gen and Joe
Koepfinger thanking the chapter for their concern about Gen’s recent hip
surgery. Their 2012 dues were enclosed.
GENERAL COMMENTS
Ray Cupples gave a verbal report about the
International Rally at Du Quoin,
The new President of
The 2012 International Rally will be at
COMMITTEE REPORT
Ab Shiderly presented an interim report from the
Nominating Committee. Nominees have been selected for Treasurer, Secretary, and
one Board Member. Nominees for President and Vice President must still be
selected. Election of officers will take place at the October meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
We were reminded by the Treasurer that in April
2001 the chapter approved a resolution that each member unit contribute $3.00 to
the rally host to defray costs of the rally. The issue was discussed and it was
generally agreed that the decision at each rally whether to collect the
contribution will be left to the host.
Reservations for the Chapter campout at Sparrows
Pond Family Campground and Recreation Center on September 9-11 must be made
directly with the campground at 11103 Rt 19 North, Waterford, PA 16441
(814-796-6777). Most attendees plan to arrive Thursday September 8. Bert and
John Seepe have reserved a block of sites. It is not too late to reserve your
site.
The final campout for 2011 will be on October 7-9,
2011 at Deerhunter’s Campground, Harrisville, PA. This is a “Buddy Rally”
so you can invite your friends regardless of the make or model of their RV
Hosts are Al and Tabby
The Secretary was requested to write a thank you
letter to Captain Gene and Bonnie to thank them for the pontoon boat tour of
The Secretary was requested to write to other
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August birthdays were Ray Cupples and guest Gary
Southworth. Congratulations to both!!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
The 459th meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the
The Treasurer’s report was given by the Secretary
due to the absence of the Treasurer. There has been no activity since the June
2011 meeting. The balance on hand is remains at 783.73.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The President reported from the State Council
Meeting that 49 units attended the
Chapter 194 attendees at the 2011 International
Rally of HRRVC were the Cupples and the Yellands.
The Chapter campout at
Reservations for the Chapter campout at Sparrows
Pond Family Campground and Recreation Center on September 9-11 must be made
directly with the campground at 11103 Rt 19 North, Waterford, PA 16441
(814-796-6777). Most attendees plan to arrive Thursday September 8. Bert and
John Seepe have reserved a block of sites. It is not too late to reserve your
site.
The final campout for 2011 will be on October 7-9,
2011 at Deerhunter’s Campground, Harrisville, PA. This is a “Buddy Rally”
so you can invite your friends regardless of the make or model of their RV
Hosts are Al and Tabby
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July birthdays were Tess Kress and Marge De Nunzio.
Anniversaries were Whitmans and Cupples. Congratulations to all!!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
June 2011 Newsletter
Minutes from June 17, 2011 Business Meeting
The 458th meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the Holiday Rambler Recreation Vehicle Club was called
to order on June 17, 2011 by President Roberta Seepe at the Grange
Fairground at Centre Hall, PA during the HRRVC Pennsylvania State
Rally.
Present at the meeting were members Ray and
Bonnie Cupples, Ron Ouellette, Bert and John Seepe, Ab and Mary Anne
Shiderly, and Heidi Shiderly.
The minutes of the May 2011 meeting had been
distributed and were approved as written.
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary
Anne Shiderly, Treasurer. Withdrawals from the checking account
totaled $30.00 for State Rally door prizes. The balance on hand is
$783.73.
CORRESPONDENCE
A message from Ginny Yelland stating that
because of Ken’s job commitments they would not be able to attend
the State Rally.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nominating: Ab Shiderly, Chairman,
reported that 2012 nominees for Treasurer (Mary Anne Shiderly) and
Secretery (Ron Ouellette) have been contacted and agreed to accept
the nominations. Nominees for President and Vice President remain to
be selected.
There were no other committee reports.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ray and Bonnie Cupples volunteered to
co-host the August campout at Tionesta. They will contact Pat and
Nola Lyons to discuss plans for the campout.
Ab and Mary Anne Shiderly anniversary-June
1, 1957.
Congratulations!!
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA
vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
MAY 2011 NEWSLETTER
Minutes from May 13, 2011 Business Meeting
The 457th meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the Holiday Rambler Recreation Vehicle Club was called to order on
May 13, 2011 by President Roberta Seepe at Scenic Hills Campground, Berlin,
Ohio.
Present at the meeting were members Ray and Bonnie
Cupples, Tom and Carol Ferguson, Al and Tess Kress, Paul and Dianna Murray, Ron
Ouellette, and Bert and John Seepe. Guests present were Al and Adele Veit.
The minutes of the April 2011 meeting had been
distributed and were approved as written.
The Treasurer’s report as received from Mary Anne
Shiderly, Treasurer, was given by the Secretary. A check for $100.00 was
disbursed to the President for travel expenses to the
There was no correspondence this month.
There were no committee reports.
OLD BUSINESS
Campouts for 2011 were discussed:
We plan to meet at the the truck stop at the
Snowshoe Exit of I-80 at 11:30 AM on Wednesday June 15, 2011, as in past years,
in order to enter the Pennsyvania State Rally together. Walkers will arrive on
Thursday, June 16. We should continue to collect “Box Tops for Education” and
“Labels for Education” from boxes and packages purchased during our routine
shopping trips. These will be turned in at the
Reservations for the July campout at Brookdale
Family Campground near
None of the attendees at this meeting plan to
attend the National Rally at
We are still in need of a host for the August
campout at Tionesta. Please volunteer to Bert Seepe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Birthdays in May were Joe Koepfinger and Carol
Ferguson.
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER
The chapter dinner and business meeting was
held on
The 39th
Anniversary dinner and meeting of the Good Time Ramblers will be held at
Grantham’s Landing, Sandy Lake, PA 16145 on
2nd Reminder: Make YOUR OWN reservations for
our campout on May 12-16 at Scenic Hills RV Park at
We are disappointed so far in the response to
the July campout on July 28-30 at Brookdale Family Campground at
The next chapter dinner and meeting is
We look forward to seeing all of you next
week.
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
Minutes from March 20, 2011 Business Meeting
The 455th meeting of Chapter 194, Good
Time Ramblers, of the
Present at the meeting were members Al and Tess
Kress, Ron Ouellette, Bert and John Seepe, Ab and Mary Anne Shiderly, Tabby
Walker, and Ken and Pat Whitman. Guests present were Al and Adele Veit.
The minutes of the February 2011 meeting had been
distributed and were approved as written.
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. There was no activity this month and the balance on hand is $913.73.
There was no correspondence this month.
The membership chairman, Tabby
OLD BUSINESS
Campouts for 2011 were discussed:
Reservations for Scenic Hills campground at
We plan to meet at the Snowshoe Exit of I-80 at
Reservations for the July campout at Brookdale
Family Campground near
We are still in need of a host for the August
campout at Tionesta. Please volunteer to Bert Seepe.
The April 39th anniversary dinner on
April 10 at Grantham’s Landing at
We should continue to collect “Box Tops for
Education” and “Labels for Education” from boxes and packages purchased during
our routine shopping. These will be turned in at the
Moved by Al Kress, seconded by Mary Anne Shiderly,
and approved unanimously that the secretary write a proposal letter for HRRVC
Board of Directors consideration to open HRRVC membership to owners of Monaco
Coach Brand motorhome and towable products. The reduction in dealerships and,
therefore, sales of
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays in March are Vicki Miloser, Ron
Ouellette and Ab Shiderly.
One wedding anniversary in March is Pat and Nola
Lyons.
Congratulations to all!
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous YEA vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
February Newsletter
Minutes from February 20, 2011 Business Meeting
The Good Time
Ramblers Chapter 194 met at
Al Kress moved and Pat Whitman seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
The treasurer reported no activity in the
past month. We have a balance of $913.73.
No report from the membership committee.
There was no old business.
Madam president reminded us of the
following: Meeting in March at same place, G. C. Hosses,
The 39th
anniversary dinner will be at Grantham’s Landing. Reservations are to be in to
the Walkers by March 26.
The May Campout for May 12-16 will be at
The State Rally at Centre Hall will be held
on June 16 to 19th. Our chapter has
hospitality as before.
The International HRRVC Rally to be held in
Reservations for Tionesta Campout should be
made ASAP. The following sites have been reserved #102 Shiderly, #103
Lyons, #111 Ouellette,#101 Kress and #98 Seepe. Most of these are for Aug.
17 thru 21.
Gen Koepfinger had a hip replacement and a
day later Joe was taken to the hospital by ambulance with pneumonia. It
was suggested they be sent get well cards.
Al Kress moved and Tess Kress seconded the
motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Anne Shiderly, Secretary pro-tem
January Newsletter
Minutes from January 16th, 2011 Business Meeting
The 253d meeting of Chapter 194, Good Time
Ramblers, of the
Present at the meeting were Tess and Al Kress,
Vicki and Ken Miloser, Ron Ouellette, Bert and John Seepe, Mary Anne and Ab
Shiderly, Tabby and Al Walker, and new members Lila and Jerry Kliot.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been
distributed and were approved as written.
The Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Anne
Shiderly. There was no activity this month and the balance on had is $913.73.
There was no correspondence this month.
The Membership Chairmen, Tabby
We are to continue collecting “Box Tops for
Education” and “Labels for Education” from boxes and packages purchased during
our routine shopping. Each coupon is worth 10 cents to a designated school.
Our chapter will turn them in at the
The call for hosts for our 2011 campouts has been
successful. We have volunteers for all campouts except Tionesta in August.
Paul Murray’s January birthday was recognized.
Since Paul and Dianna are full timers and in
The next dinner meeting will be on February 20,
2011 at Hoss’s restaurant in Grove City. Dinner at
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous YEA vote
Ron Ouellette
Secretary
Ab Shiderly does his part and more to spruce up
Spruce
By Courtney L Anderson
Herald Staff Writer
When 83-year-old Albert Shiderly walks his dog around
his Spruce Avenue home, he keeps an eye out for over-grown grass and bushes at
abandoned houses in his Sharon neighborhood.
Then he goes back with his push mower and takes care of the lawns himself. "The
appearance of the neighborhood reflects on everyone here," said Shiderly, a retired Hermitage math teacher and Navy
veteran who worked at the former Westinghouse Electric before getting his
college degree.
He said he mostly just cuts the front lawns and the strip between the sidewalk and the street And when he and his Samoyed Suky go for treks, sometimes with his daughter Heidi who lives in Meadville, he carries clippers with him and trims trees and shrubbery if it needs it. In addition to keeping things looking nice, Shiderly said he mows the lawns at these empty buildings to discourage crime and animals.
Shiderty said he's been cutting the grass at vacant properties “for years" and has done so at a number of places — including a nearby former| church — in the area around Musser Elementary School. He said there are more places that need it than he's got time or energy to get to.
Shiderly's lived in his home with his wife Mary Anne since 1961 and over the decades "most of the neighborhood has changed."
Though he hasn't seen anyone else out doing the same thing, Shiderly said he's "had a couple experiences that make me know there's somebody else that cares, too."
He mentioned mowing part of the yards at a home on Prindle and a home on Baldwin only to return the next day to find someone finished the job.
More than once he's found a house where the grass is so tall he had to cut it with a hand sickle first before taking the push mower to it.
The other people who live in the area seem to appreciate what Shiderly does.
He said once he stopped by to visit with a neighbor and they called another person over because they wanted to meet the "guy crazy enough" to be mowing everywhere.
"The Shiderlys do a wonderful job of taking care of their property, and Mr. Shiderly, will snowplow sidewalks in the entire neighborhood," said neighbor Kim Curry. "But I had no idea he was cutting the grass at abandoned properties in the city. He is amazing, especially since he's in his 80s."
Council President Mike Donato said they were "ecstatic” about what Shiderly had taken on himself and hoped that other citizens might be inspired by him.
Donato said that if folks do mow the abandoned properties in their neighborhood, the city will provide gasoline for them. City Manager Tom Lavorini said to contact street department head John Cave about that.
'We're eternally grateful," said Lavorini of Shiderly's work.
CHAPTER 194 MEMBERS
| NAME | HRRVC NUMBER | |
| Cupples, Ray & Bonnie | 117061 | |
| DeNunzio, Charles & Marge |
72925 | |
| Ferguson, Tom & Carol | 109334 | |
| Kliot, Jerry & Lila | 117100 | |
| Koepfinger, Joseph L. & Genevieve | 16166 | |
| Kress, Alfred & Theresa | 83049 | |
| Lyons, Pat & Nola | 69785 | |
| Miloser, Kenny & Vicki | 113840 | |
|
10357 | |
| Ouellette, Ronald G | 127 | |
| Seepe, John & Roberta | 63571 | |
| Shiderly, Albert & Mary Anne | 13583 | |
| Shiderly, Heidi | 109508 | |
| Walker, Alan & Tabby | 110396 | |
| Whitman, Kenneth & Patricia | 73966 | |
| Yelland, Kenneth & Ginny | 85740 |