Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Thanksgiving
More Than a Day As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we’re poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound. We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We’re wealthy, when push comes to shove. So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you’ve got; Realize it’s a lot, And you’ll make all your cares go away.
November 2011
Remember to fly your flag on Veterans Day. Honor the many heroes from all the wars who died for our freedom and peace. ____________________________________________ Freedom is not Free There is a price we pay for freedom For it is not truly free But rather paid for by the contributions of veterans To buy our Liberty As their blood drains from their body and runs like a river through the grass I don’t think we all realize the importance veterans play As they voluntarily serve America each and every day We should honor the veterans for they act like a shield Protecting us from danger, keeping America healed. So if you would take a second to commemorate You will instantly see We owe veterans our gratitude For they are the reason we are free.
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Newsletter Information Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi Grossi) at 567-6105 6105 or drop off the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @ www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.) Park News PARK NEWS is delivered twice a month to Southfork from Zephryhills. Contact here in Southfork is Jim Morvatz to submit articles @437 @437-4782 Office of Southfork 10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: (352) 523-0022, 0022,
Fax: (352)523 (352)523-0611
After Hours: (352)206-4080 4080
_________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President ident
Dot Cady
2011
Vice President
Jim Morvatz
2011
Secretary
Craig Whitbeck
2011
Treasurer
Phyllis Grossi
2011
Directors: Tom Geyer
2011
Bill Laforest
2011
Tony Trubiano
2011-2012
Jim Peltier
2011 2011-2012
Bob Lynch
2011 2011-2012 Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)
Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Dade City Hospital
352-521-1100
Sick List. Bud Beunier
Shirley Rouer
Sandy Morrison Marti Witham
Tom Macomb
Elsie Rice
Sanford (sandy) Martin
Donna Trubiano
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Ruy Moore
resident passed away
Ellen Kell
resident passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends!
New Residents
Richard Ricks
11055 Palamino
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! _______________________________________________________________________ Congratulations! September 18th, 2011 Congratulations to the newlyweds, Tom and Shirlynn (Collier) Thompson!
November 6tht marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Before going to bed on Saturday night, remember to set your clocks back one hour. It is a good time to replace the batteries in your fire detectors and the batteries in your flashlights as well!
DON’T WAIT FOR TOMORROW! Around the corner I have a friend, in this great city that has no end. Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone, And I never see my old friends face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows I like him just as well, As in the days when I rang his bell, and he rang mine but we were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men. Tired of playing a foolish game, tired of trying to make a name. 'Tomorrow' I say! 'I will call on Jim just to show that I'm thinking of him.' But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, and distance between us grows and grows. Around the corner, yet miles away,
'Here's a telegram sir,' ' Jim died today.' And that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner, a vanished friend. Remember to always say what you mean. If you love someone, tell them. Because when you decide that it is the right time it might be too late... Seize the day and never have regrets.
And most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today.
PROBLEMS OR ISSUES?
Do you ever think you are over your head with issues, concerns or complaints? If you have any sort of maintenance problem here at Southfork, remember, that you must go to the office and have a work order filled out, how else will the office know that something must be taken care of. Talking/complaining won’t take care of it!!!! If you have any other problems that should be reported, such as to the local authorities, make sure and call either 911 or look on the 2nd page of the newsletter to call our local police department. Neighbors should be looking out for neighbors if something does not seem quite right. In order to keep control when called, the authorities will document all calls and keep track if there is reoccurring calls and problems.
From the Managers
More on Golf Cart Parking! We have finished the golf cart parking on the west side of the pool which adds 9 more spaces. And, as we reported last month, we are allowing golf cart parking on the grassy area behind the Southfork sign on the west side of the entrance to Southfork (look for the “Additional Golf Cart Parking” sign). We ask that you only use this area when all other golf cart parking spots are full. And again, we ask that you not park golf carts in the spots designated for cars since there are only a limited number of spots available for cars. Get Your Yellow Pages! The Yellowbook has delivered a whole bunch of new yellow pages which are in the library so come and pick up your copy if you need a new one. They come with a nice yellow plastic bag! Thanks For The Help As reported last month, we have finished re-organizing the RV storage area. Many of you were very helpful and cooperative in rearranging your vehicles to accommodate the changes. There are a few more vehicles that we are still unable to locate the owners. If you know who might own the vehicles in slots 41, 34, 28, 26, or 22, we would appreciate letting us know who they are and how we can contact them to arrange to have the vehicles “adjusted” to the new layout. And, as a reminder, we still need information forms, signed disclosures and copies of registration and proof of insurance (if required) for many of the vehicles in the storage area. And We Need Your Help! One of the areas we found lacking as we were reorganizing the storage area was our lack of contact information for many of our residents, especially those of you who leave for the summer. We need your help in updating our records. Please call or come to the office to verify your information and provide us with contact information when you are not here in Southfork. This is particularly important if we have an emergency situation where we would need to contact you. Currently we would be unable to do that for many of our residents. Resident Referral Program We have instituted a resident referral program where you, as a resident, can earn up to $500 if you refer someone who buys a home in Southfork. You may have already seen the flyers that explain what the program is about but if you haven’t, or even if you have, please come by the office and ask about this great opportunity! And that’s all for this month. See you around the park and welcome back to all those that left for the summer. Please come by to say hello when you return so we can get to meet or re-meet you. John & Sandi
Association “ Nominations” On Monday. November 28th, the first association meeting of the fall season will be held at 9am. At this time a slate of nominees, prepared by the nomination committee will be presented and nominations for Board Members will be opened to all members of the association at this meeting. The terms of office are up for all of the officers including President, Vice President, Secretary and the Treasurer and also for 2 directors. Please take time to think this over and decide if you are at all interested in becoming a member of this Board. Did you ever think what would happen if there was no association and what this community would be like? If there are no candidates who come forth resulting in “no board to be elected”, and none of the present officers deciding to stay on, “ this community” without an association would fail and all of us would be hurting because there would be no more coffee hour, no bingo, no potlucks, no pancake breakfasts, no hotdogs, no events of any kind and who would hurt the most? WE ALL WOULD! There would be no buffer between the community and the owner’s and who would all of you call then? Stop and think about this………… It is so easy to sit out there and do nothing, but have you volunteered or made your voice known or to bring forth ideas or suggestions? Did you ever stop and think of why things are done here and who initiates the plans that become a reality? Why should it always be the same people and why don’t we have more and new aggressive people who would like to make a change? This means you have to want to be on the board/committee’s etc. and keep the ball rolling and making this a community that everyone wants to live in and stand up and be proud of. If you are someone wanting to help out, be fair and equal on everything, have an open mind, have a good listening ear , (ideas), then you are a person we are looking for!!!!! I urge you to attend this important meeting so that you too, can take part in nominating your choice of candidates. If you don’t think you can do it and know someone who can, by all means, nominate them . If interested to be on the ballot, please contact: Tony Trubiano @813-992-0844
from the Association President Dear Friends and Neighbors, Welcome back to all our Northern neighbors. We have missed you! Where has 2011 gone? Hard to believe that we are now making plans for the holidays….. November is also important for the Association, “ Nominations of Officers and Directors.” Please consider der which important position you would like to fill. We need new ideas and energy to make 2012 an even greater year then we had in 2011. ASSOCIATION SPONSORED ACTIVITES: November 5th -
Carport Sale – Coffee and Donuts will be sold
November 14th - Blood Mobile – Please donate if you can November 21st - Board Meeting – please attend November 24th - Thanksgiving Dinner – please sign up November 28th - Association Meeting – please volunteer Be sure to check the newsletter list of other activities aand nd also the bulletin boards for the “unexpected” and a great way to that is on Monday morning after coffee and donuts. Dot Cady
Membership Dinner Drive Be looking for more details on this great evening planned for a membership drive and dinner. More details in the next 2 newsletters! GRANDMA'S AGE
LITTLE JOHNNY ASKED HIS GRANDMA HOW O OLD SHE WAS. GRANDMA ANSWERED, "39 AND HOLDING." JOHNNY THOUGHT FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN SAID, "AND HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU LET GO?"
Association Meeting Monday, November 28th, 2011
Starts at 9 am
First meeting of the Fall season
Come early and enjoy a donut with a cup of coffee (free donuts on Association Meeting dates)
Nomination slate will be presented and nominations will be opened for year 2012
All members and any new residents are invited
Good way to meet your neighbors
Get to hear the Board and their accomplishments over the summer months
Looking for Idea’s … tell us want you want and expect.
Looking for Activities Volunteers
We need your input, questions and suggestions (bring some with you)
For all members, there may be a vote on issues needed and we need your input
Newer things happening and our membership goals will be discussed
COME ONE…COME ALL…VOLUNTEER…SOUTHFORK NEEDS YOU In order to continue our activities successfully, we need volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talent as chair people and committee members for our various functions. There is a place for everyone who would like to participate. Please join us, as a helper or a worker, whether you have a little time or a lot, there is an activity which needs you and that could be selling of the 50/50 tickets, set up or whatever. We need participation from all of you in order to have an interesting, active community which all of us can enjoy. If you can help in any way, please contact Dot Cady or any of the board members which are listed on page 2 of the newsletter.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS PRESIDENT The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and shall preside at all membership meetings and meetings of the Board, shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out, shall sign any official documents of the association when authorized by the Board and shall co-sign all checks or notes, shall have all of the powers and duties which are usually vested in the office of the president of a corporation. VICE PRESIDENT The Vice President shall act in the place of the president in the event of his/her absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required by the Board. SECRETARY The secretary shall record the notes and keep minutes of the meetings of the Association and the meetings of the Board of Directors, keep the corporate seal of the Association and affix it on all papers/letters etc requiring said seal, serve notice of meetings of the Association and the Board and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Board. TREASURER The Treasurer shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board, shall co-sign all checks and notes for the Association, keep proper books of account with (income/expense forms) and all receipts attached, shall cause a bi-annual audit of the Association books to be made by a committee appointed by the Board at the completion of each fiscal year, and shall prepare a statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the membership at its annual and regular meetings. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Boards get their powers and duties from by- laws and can only do what the by-laws allow. A board is primarily the administrative arm of an organization and it transacts the business of the organization between regular meetings. Board membership is defined in the by-laws. By-laws should set a quorum of the board, specify how vacancies are filled, de-fine how vacancies are created, set the number of board members, explain their duties and determine .how often the board meets. Elected director shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and shall be so elected that two (2) directors will be elected in the even years and three (3) directors will be elected in the odd years, thus providing and overlap of experience for the Board. There shall be no restriction on the number of terms for which a director may be elected.
Women’s Club
On October 5th a group of ladies met in the clubhouse for their monthly meeting. I also would like to thank all the men and women who came to our meeting to hear the speaker from “Treats for Troops” which was a no show much to our disappointment. We later in the day received a e-mail explaining why they did not make it, and no excuses are good enough for the club. In the future we will have Bob Williams of Spring Hill who sends hundreds of parcels every week to the troops. The refreshments were prepared by Mary Bolin, Brenda Goebel and Shirley Tiratto. Everything was delicious as usual and thanks again for a job well done. All reports were read and approved and other committee chair people gave their reports. Our yearly Bazaar will be held on November 19th. We are in need of more baskets to be made for our raffle and this will be discussed more at this next meeting. We are also in need of items for our white elephant table..These should be slightly used items and if you have any, please bring them to the hall on that day before (Friday, November 18th.) Tanya Hahn donated 5 nice hand bags from Avon to be raffled at the meeting. Tanya has a heart of gold and thank you again for your generosity. We talked about the Chili Supper that will take place on March 18th. We had many ladies who have volunteered to make chili and we still need more. We have such a very generous group of resident’s who reside here in Southfork and that is why we are so very lucky to live here. Thanks again to everyone who brought food for Daystar and they appreciate this so very much! Next month, Willie Stoever and her committee will be hosting the meeting with a Baby Shower---Don’t forget to bring your unwrapped baby items…..we count on you. Willie will also be doing a program on “Pilgrims” and this meeting should be very interesting. Please plan on attending this meeting on November 2nd at 9:30am. We need your support! Thanks to all of you, Marielle, President
Reporters interviewing a 104-year old woman: ‘And what do think is the best thing about being 104?’ the reporter asked..She simply replied, ‘No peer pressure.’
Southfork Men’s Club The Men’s club members gathered at the clubhouse on Oct. 6, 2011 and conducted a meeting. Two new members were welcomed and there was discussion on events and activities in the surrounding area. Several men went to the Tractor Pull at Pioneer Village in Dade City and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. The Men’s Club sponsored a presentation by Detective Peter Emerson, of the Dade City Police Department, on Friday, Oct. 14. The focus was on home security and automobile accidents and instructions on calling 911 for emergencies. Detective Emerson was responsive to all of the questions posed and he was “down to earth” and made all feel comfortable in their queries. The turnout was impressive and pizza was served. Everyone enjoyed the guest speaker. We look forward to our next meeting on Nov. 3, 2011 at the clubhouse. If you have never attended before, please join us, meet and greet your fellow men at Southfork. Hope to see you all then. Don Duarte, Chairperson
SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes (use of cell phone instead of landline), deletions, or additions to our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted by November 25th. All new residents, please submit your name, address, phone number, email address to Phyllis Grossi for the listing in the directory. You can submit via email to pkaygrossi@yahoo.com or drop off at 11150 Mesquite Dr and drop in the mailbox or place it in the Association suggestion box at the clubhouse. Please fill in this form below and submit: Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone number _____________________________________State you are from _______ Email Address ____________________________________________________________
COFFEE AND DONUTS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO
A Southfork team takes care of the Monday morning get togethers @ 8am each week. There is a volunteer sign- up sheet for a host each week on the bulletin board so don’t forget to sign up.
Wow!!!!! Fall season is here!!!! We are so pleased with the turnout in the summer months while the snowbirds were away. Thanks to the Blue jay residents who come also on a regular basis and are enjoying the games. We start selling cards by 5:30pm and sometimes sooner if you are here and stop selling by 6:20pm to count the money and get prepared for the start of the games at 6:30pm. The sheets are a strip of 3 for $4.00 and the bigger strip of 6 for $8.00. The early bird special and the other 2 specials are $.50 a sheet. For every person who attends we also have the Cookie jar which is $.25 per person and if the lucky number is not called, the money rolls over to the next week. There is a 15 minute intermission and we have popcorn which is $.25 per person and all you can eat for the evening. Where else would you get a bargain like this? Come and have some fun and meet new friends!!!! We do ask that there is no talking during the calling of numbers because we have many residents who have a hard time hearing and that is not fair to them. So don’t be offended when we ask for no talking/cell phones, but you sure can talk in between the games!
Come and join your neighbors and friends for that first cup of coffee with a donut. The donuts are $.50 each and coffee is free. You may be even lucky to win at the 50/50. Don’t forget at the Association meetings held on the 4th Monday during the winter months, the coffee and donuts are free, on the Association. STAY INFORMED! For the benefit of the new people who have recently moved in or for the returning Snowbirds, it’s easy to keep updated on the activities and events in Southfork. The Southfork news is distributed to each home by the first of the month, and is filled with articles from all the clubs and more. The event calendar is on the last page which will help you decide which events you want to attend. Why not keep it handy throughout the month for reference. Also check the bulletin board @the club house weekly for any updates of new events which did not get in the newsletter. There is no reason to be uninformed here in Southfork! JUST A NOTE OF THANKS! Thanks to all the volunteers who help in any way with activities, card games, the Women’s and Men’s club etc. There are always too many to name, and we cannot thank each individual separately because we don’t want to leave anyone out. THANK YOU—THANK YOU!!!!
POKER There is poker played on Monday & Friday’s at noon to 3pm. This group plays with wild cards and dealer’s option and this is nickel, dime playing.……….Tuesday and Thursday’s from 4:30pm to 8pm, this also is nickel, dime, quarters and just straight poker and no wild cards allowed. It is fair to inform you we play a lot of different games with both groups. Stop by and check out the 2 different groups to see if you are interested!!!!!
“A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL” To the “Southfork’s Men’s Club” for hosting, Dade City Police Detective, Peter Emerson. His presentation was kept light and informative, and several residential concerns were addressed. We all came away knowing that Florida’s “NO-Fault” drivers law is a quagmire for insured parties. Take pictures, whenever possible! Our “Homeowners Association” provided the Coffee service and the “Men’s Club” purchased the Fourteen (14) pizzas. Thanks to all, Out & About
The Early Bird -- by Marvin Simon We all know the early bird Catches the worm, But here in Florida, the early bird Takes on a different term. Tonight we are in for a special treat my honey and I, we are going out to eat. C'mon Dear, shake a leg, step it up another peg. If you don't hurry we'll have to pay more, and I won't enjoy that, that's for sure. C'mon please, look like you're alive, You know the early bird ends at five. Besides, I'm so hungry I could eat a cow, can't you please get ready Right now? I'm cutting the coupon out of the paper, You're takin your time Is putting me in a fix Oh, Oh Honey, take it easy The early doesn't end till six.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH Bang Bang Shrimp
This is a recipe from the “Bonefish Grille” Ingredients: 1 lb shelled shrimp Cornstarch for coating Directions: Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch and fry in a pan with at least an inch of oil. It only takes a few minutes and when golden take the shrimp out (don’t over cook) and place a plate with paper towels to absorb the oil. Dip: ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Thai mild chili sauce Mix the two ingredients together until well blended. If you like a little spicier and hot add just a few drops of hot sauce. This is one delicious appetizer and one for those who love shrimp.
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FRESH CORN RISOTTO 4 big ears fresh corn, 1 quart (32 0z.) either vegetable broth or water 1 cup arborio (risotto) rice, 1 cup diced onions, 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tbsp. dried basil, 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese Husk corn, stand on end and slice off corn kernels. Cut fairly close to cob. Place corn and all other ingredients in large microwaveable bowl, (except cheese). Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes. Stir once and then microwave 10-15 more minutes until vegetables are tender and rice is softened. Stir in Parmesan cheese; rice will thicken as it stands. This serves 8+. If you use water(instead of broth), you'll need to add a little salt and pepper, as it will be bland. Submitted by, Ginger Shanbeck
Pearl in the Grove Restaurant 31936 St Joe Rd Dade City, 352-588-0008 www.pearlinthegrove.com Open at 5pm Wednesdays thru Saturdays and at noon to 4pm on Sundays (family Style) I went into the internet and looked at the reviews all were a 5 star. We stopped and got a menu and spoke with the owners wife. All foods are made fresh and from scratch and a lot of Louisiana style food. People come from many surrounding areas including, Land O lakes etc. Main Meals : Shrimp Creole, straight from MS, served in a traditional Creole tomato sauce, over steamed rice w/vegetables $18 Angus Choice Strip Steak, cut in house and seared on cst iron. Served with our blue cheese and red potato tart w/fresh vegetables $20 Catfish & Grits, Fried beignets of catfish with our house remoulade, served with smoked tomato grit cakes and fresh vegetables $16 Small Plates: Spring Relish Plate, field pea "caviar", fried green tomato, bread & butter pickles, with our housemade crackers $9 Catfish beignets, US farmed catfish in a batter with onion and herbs, fried quickly to order and served with our own remoulade $7 Gumbo, Classic sausage and chicken gumbo with okra, herbs and spices. Served with steamed rice $5 Vegetable Soup, Sweet potato, corn, tomato, field pea and roasted garlic with a cayenne pepper cracker $5 Underground Salad, A medley of fresh herbs, greens and goat cheese served with kumquat & vidalia onion vinaigrette from Kumquat growers $6 Pulled Pork Salad, House smoked pork on a bed of fresh arugula with a roasted garlic/citrus dressing $10 Fried Quail, Farm raised quail with sweet potato salad and blueberry/preserved lemon chutney $15
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE AT SOUTHFORK The Florida Blood Net Bloodmobile will once again return to Southfork on Monday, November 14 between the hours or 9 & 12. At a recent bloodmobile visit, Susan Ramos the Community Relations Representative from Blood Net gave a short talk explaining that the rules for making blood donations have been revised allowing people with certain medical restrictions or that take certain medications who were formerly not able to donate are now eligible to give blood. The process once you board the bus is filling our a short medical questionaire, then the technicians take your blood pressure and a small sample to make sure that your you blood contains a certain quantity of iron. The one major restriction is that a donor must weight at least 110 pounds. Once you have been approved the actual donation only takes about 20 minutes. Usually a donor walks away with at least tt-shirt or hat and some other either free or discounted offers from local merchants. The Southfork Homeowners Association is in the planning stages of issuing a challenge to other similar parks to give at least as much as more as our Southfork Donors.
PLEASE DONATE A P PINT INT ON NOVEMBER 14TH. IT DOESN'T HURT! YOUR GET A FREE HEALTH SCREEN CHECK AND YOU MAY JUST SAVE ANOTHER PERSONS LIFE! WOULDN'T THAT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD? Bobby Hahn & Sherry Morvatz shown donating at the August Blood Drive at Southfork
DATE:
11/19/2011
TIME:
8AM TO 12:30 P.M.
APPLICANT’S NEEDED FOR THE OLDIES, NEWLYWED GAME COME ONE, COME ALL!!! March 18th, 2012 The Women’s club has decided to hold another session of the Newlywed Game following the Chili Dinner being held in March this coming year. We are looking for at least three (3) couples who will volunteer to help us with this great show! There is no stipulation on the amount of years you have been married and we are looking for couple’s who are looking to have some fun. This is a great game and the same type questions will be asked as last year. Don’t be shy and coy because we know you will do great! There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse for the couples who are interested and if we don’t get any volunteers, we will be out looking and volunteer you………….”WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU!.” So, please sign up for an evening of fun and laughter and answers like you have never heard from any of our couples before. We will have a unique “ MC” (any of you women interested) who will ask the questions and you know this MC will lead the couples astray hoping to get some really funny answers. So be ready everyone with this great entertainment which will follow our famous “ Chili Dinner” which will be served to everyone.
Tickets will be sold in advance and no tickets sold at the door! Any questions contact, Phyllis Grossi More details in the following monthly issues of the Newsletter!
DATE:
NOVEMBER 2ND, 2011
Time:
9:30am
The Women’s Club is holding this event at our regular scheduled monthly meeting to help a Charity (Pregnancy & Parenting) for all the babies that are being born to these women who have no means of supporting their newborns with the proper attire, items etc. We invite all of you women here in Southfork to come with an unwrapped gift to help out these unfortunate people and we would like a support like we have never had before and show that we care.
Date: November 5th, 2011 Time: 8a.m. to noon Coffee/Donuts for Sale @ Pavillion
SOUTHFORK RECYCLES This article is a rewritten version of an article that was published in the Southfork News back in March 2011. A comment at the October, 2011 Association Board Meeting prompted me to once again reiterate the importance of recycling. Recycling keeps certain types of material out of landfills. Here at Southfork a truck comes thru the park every other Saturday to pick up aluminum can, steel cans, glass bottles, newspapers and plastics. This service is provided by Pasco County and the materials are taken to a center where metal items are sorted and then taken to smelters to be melted down and then made into new metals. Old newspapers are used to make new newsprint and plastics are melted down to be remade into many new products. If you put these items into your regular trash containers they may end up in landfill areas where it takes mother nature thousands of years to break them down. Landfills are a constant problem leaching toxic material into the earth and into our water supplies. Recycling is the answer to many of those problems. To take this process one step further there are containers located in Southfork's RV storage to place aluminum beer and soda cans. A couple of SF men bag the cans and take them to a local recycler which generates funds ($$$) which is put into the association treasury which is then “recycled� for entertainment here at Southfork. There is also a dumpster in the same area for residents to place their old newspapers. A company picks up that dumpster, recycles the newspapers and then sends the association a check which is also used to provide activities here in the park. The comment made at the recent meeting was that several residents still place recyclable materials out for the trash man to pick up on Saturdays. The CHANGE that the Association Board would like to make is: If you cannot take your aluminum cans or newspapers down to the containers in the RV storage area please place them in a bag and put them at the end of your driveway on Monday mornings and a group of men will take them down to the proper receptacles to be recycled. This way your recyclable items will not lend up in the landfill and Southfork residents can all benefit from the monies generated by recycling them in a proper manner. PLEASE RECYCLE! It helps the environment. It helps the Association! It helps you! Submitted by: Jim Morvatz
Southfork Activities with Contacts “65” Card Game, Saturday’s 6:45pm. 2 games are played and you need 22 nickels & 2 dimes for the night. Contact: Marielle Quain Bible Study, Thursday’s 12:30pm during fall/Winter months. Contact: Leona Shearer Bingo, Wednesday @ 6:30pm, doors open @ 5:30pm. Dabbers are needed and sheets/specials are available. Contact: Marielle Quain Bocce, Wednesday’s @3pm, Saturday’s @ 1pm. Contact: Bill & Diana Strickland Bowling, Tuesday’s @ noon. Fee $7.00 for 3 games played. Zephyrhills, Pin Chasers. Contact: Tony Trubiano Bridge, Wednesday’s @ 1pm Needed, 1 quarter and 15 pennies. Contact: Anita Warschkow st
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Bunco, 1 & 3 Sundays @6:30pm. $3.00 needed to play. Contact: Phyllis Grossi Double Pinochle, Tuesday’s @ 6:25pm. Tables of 4,5, or 6 can play. Contact: Phyllis Grossi
Dominoes, Thursday @ 1:00pm. Contact: Linda Nutter or Doris Grandy Euchre, Monday’s @ 6:30pm. Need $1.10 to play. Contact: Marielle Quain Exercise: Tuesday & Friday’s @ 10:30am. Contact: Nancy Jones Golf: (Men’s), Wednesday’s @ 6:30am, Place is Triple S Ranch on 301N. Contact: Bob Downs Golf (Women’s) Wednesday’s , Tee Time @ 1:30pm. Fee $11.00. Place is Triple S Ranch on 301N. Hand & Foot, Monday’s @ 5:50pm & Thursday’s @ 9:00am. Contact: Phyllis Grossi Line Dancing, Monday’s @ 10:00am. Contact: Kathy Gallick Men’s Club, 1st Thursday of each month @ 9:00am. Fee, $12.00 a year. Contact: Don Duarte “May I” card game, 2nd, 4th Sunday’s @ 6:00pm and Thursday’s @ 6:00pm. $.95 per game. Play 2 games. Contact: Jo Bellows
Quilting, Wednesday’a @ 9:00am from September to April. Contact: Donna Trubiano Sequence, Tuesday’s @ 1:00pm. Contact: Dorothy Eberhart or Linda Nutter Shuffleboard: Mixed, Tuesday/Friday A 9:00am Men’s, Mon to Saturday @ 1:00pm during fall/Winter Women’s, Tuesday/Thursday’s @ 3:00pm No contact names for any of the above Women’s Club, 1st Wednesday of each month. $5.00 annual fee. Contact: Marielle Quain Water Aerobics, Thursday’s @ 9:45am weather permitting. Contact: Kathy Gallick Poker Games, Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm and Poker, Monday & Friday @ 12 noon. Tables are full but others may be started.
For Sale Brand new 26 inch (Boys/Girl) bike. $80.00 or best offer. Call Harvey Barber 352-437-4228 or 814-490-4710 ________________________ Pet Pix by Diane Pet photography, Home, Fundraiser, Pet Parties etc. 352-206-2368 ___________________ Seasonal Maintainence of your home
Need Help Around your Home? Steve Coker is once again available to do Pressure washing, seasonal maintenance. Handyman services, Yard work, etc. Steve can be reached @ 813-695-0451 or via e-mail at
For Sale Commercial Sunstar Tanning Bed, 500 hrs of use. Make an offer. 2 yr old Side by Side refrigerator w/water & ice maker. Make an offer John or Ruth @ 352-4374989
skjsteve@verizon.net
Pressure Washing
________________________ Avon: Catalogs are available if interested. Please call Tanya or Bobby Hahn @ 567-7125 or email
See Andy @ Clubhouse $65.00 per house; $25.00 for Green Side only ________________________
@ tbhahnfl@yahoo.com Housekeeper/HomeCare
Will maintain your home while your away –we maintain: Gutters, Hedging Trimmed, Garden Weeding, Mowing, Pressure Washing, Raking, Leaf removal, Roof Sweeping and more…… For more information contact John or Ruth at 352-437-4989 or stop by at 10916 Prairie Dr.
I am an honest, hardworking housekeeper and can provide references. As a caregiver I give assistance with daily activities, errands, appointments. Best of all, those services are provided where you are most comfortable – in your home. Reasonable rate of $9/hour Lisa Renee Jones
No job too big or small. Open and close your home service available. Curb appeal offered for sellers. ________________________
@ 352-206-2224
Southfork
Nov 2011
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Sunday:
Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6:00pm, 2 , 4 & 5 weeks
Monday:
Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Mixed Poker @12 noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Hand & Foot @6pm…Euchre @6:30pm
Tuesday:
Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm… Men’s Poker @4:30pm… Dble Pinochle @6:30pm…Bowling @noon
Wednesday:
Men’s Golf @7am…Quilting @9am…Bridge @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Bingo @6:30pm… TRASH PICKUP @AM
Thursday:
Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…Water Aerobics @9:45am…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm…Men’s Poker @4:30pm… “May I” @6:00pm
Friday:
Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Mixed Poker @noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm
Saturday:
“65” game @7pm TRASH PICKUP @AM
Special Monthly Events nd
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Women’s Club (Baby Shower) 9:30am (Remember to bring a baby gift)
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Men’s Club 9am
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Carport Sale 8am – 12 noon
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BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
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Bunco night 6:30pm
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Bloodmobile 9 to 12 noon
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BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
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Nov 19
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Women’s Club Bazaar 8 to 12 noon
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Bunco night 6:30pm
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Assn Board meeting 9am
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Thanksgiving Potluck (see sign up sheet)
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Association Member, 1 meeting of the season (Nominations)
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