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BY RICA KEENUM

Capturing the Fun on Four
Wheels: The Golf Car Issue
The lifestyle wouldn't be the same without these little cars.
Whizzing down scenic paths, rumbling over bridges and rolling
through tunnels around town, residents have the most fun in their
golf cars. When it comes to personalizing their vehicles, there are
choices, choices, choices. Kim Fischer-Geiger makes it her mission to
educate people, and make their shopping experience memorable. As a
Villages Golf Cars sales associate since 2009, Kim is proud to say she's
given countless residents the keys to their golf car lifestyle.
" It's fun because a lot of people have never driven a golf car and
know nothing about it, " Kim said. " Many say they didn't know there
was so much to this process. But it's definitely a process. "
Village of Lake Deaton residents Lois and Denise say they made
quicker work of choosing their home. " You have no idea when you go
in and say, 'I'm going to buy a cart today,' what that really entails, "
Lois said, laughing.
Luckily, the couple had lots of fun in the process of picking their
golf car at The Villages Golf Cars in Brownwood Paddock Square.
So much fun, in fact, they've been back to see their salesperson Kim
three more times over the years as they upgraded their wheels for
something with newer features and technology.
And when it comes to personalizing their rides, some residents
take the task to heart. Their golf cars are a source of pride and a
means of self-expression. In this issue, we catch up with owners
who've put their stamp on their vehicles - whether with chrome
grills, superhero decals or flashy sports logos and paint jobs. Ron
Achtenberg's golf car pays homage to his career as a battalion chief
and fire fighter for more than 27 years in Michigan. The bright red
golf car bears decals customized to the fire station from which he
retired, and comes complete with what he calls an " ah-oo-gah " horn.
" Now this is our 'going to the square' cart, " he said.
Bev and Drake Shepard say they're " living the dream as a team. "
Their golf car is super fun to drive, thanks to their Superman décor.
" A friend of ours started calling (Drake) Superman, and it sort
of stuck, " Bev said. " When we moved here, we were deciding what
we wanted to decorate, and we said, 'Well, why don't we go with
Superman?' We started buying things and it just kept happening. "
Check out the rest of our golf-car roundup, and read other great
community stories in this issue. As you venture about this month,
keep your eyes open for these interesting golf cars. Seeing these
residents zip by with big smiles in their little cars is almost as fun as
getting behind the wheel - almost.
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