Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
May
2017
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) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com 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.) Facebook Southfork community page (you know you are from southfork when) Southfork Deceased residentd (Southfork Fl “gone but not forgotten” Must join on facebook to be able to view or add info.
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President
Tom Geyer
2016-2018
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2017-2019
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2016-2018
Treasurer
Roger Layne
2017-2019
Directors: Ron White
2016-2018
Harry Gerrish
2016-2018
Craig Whitbeck
2017-2019
Nancy Holley
2017-2019
Mary Freund
2017-2019
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911) Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Sheriff non-emerg 727-847-8102
Southfork office 352-523-0022
Fax 352-523-0611
After Hours 352-206-4080
Sick/Prayer List. Shera Lemley Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Jerry McClellan
Sister passed away
Ruth Rice
Former resident passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Bob & Sandra Bravinder
11202 Mesquite Dr
John & Patricia Scheller
11135 Palamino Dr
Rodney & June Sandberg
38816 Bronco Dr
Linda McCulloch/Diane Brewer
10848 Prairie Dr
Margaret (Margie) Hering
11045 Maverick Dr
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
May 2nd
Joe & Janet Lehman
Anniversaries
May 2 nd Rodney & Linda Brown
May 3rd
Gerald & Edna Cameron
May 5 th Pedro & Angela Flores
May 6th
Harry & Barb Garrish
May 7th Pat & Phyllis Fisher
May 13th Tom & Pat Dicks
May 18th Jim & Billie Moore
May 20th Harry & Cheryl Stilphen
May 30th Don & Carol reno
May 30th Bob & Charlotte Lynch
May Birthday’s
Linda Brown Berry Garner Sr Nancy Orr Mary Lou Conaty
Gary Rose Bill Steding Barney Barnhart
Ron White Judy Geyer Craig Whitbeck
Paul Lemley Pat Reeder Linda welch
New Feature
Starting each month there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will have a listing for each month of the newsletter so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
from Tom’s desk.
AS I AM WRITING THIS I HOPE WE ALL HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE SUMMER. BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS WE WILL HAVE HAD OUR LAST BOARD MEETING UNTIL SEPT. THERE WILL BE SEVERAL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HERE YEAR ROUND. SO IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT WE NEED TO ADDRESS PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE HAVE A PERSON BY THE NAME OF NORMAN CONATY WHO HAS AGREED TO TAKE CARE OF RECYCLING. WE THANK HIM FOR THAT. WE THANK CRAIG WHITBECK FOR HIS YEARS OF DOING THIS. PHYLLIS FISHER WILL AGAIN BE HOSTING A NEW YEARS PARTY MORE ON THIS LATER. UNTIL NEXT TIME BE SAFE .
TOM.
Women’s Club
Southfork Women's Club Our April 5th meeting celebrated early Easter with pretty table decorations and a very special Easter luncheon. Our guest speaker was a representative of the United Way, who told us about calling 211 to find services that are available for all of us in Pasco County. Thanks to our survey Summer and Fall activities are being planned to be enjoyed by our membership. We will have a speaker regarding Medicare changes, an October Fest party, a Fashion Show in November and our annual Christmas party for our members to enjoy. Our Charity committee members will be scheduling speakers and things needed for the needy. Thanks to many of our gals, who created many very different Easter Hats. Our hostesses, Diane Unger, Pat Guyette and Kathy Myers volunteered to be our judges. Thanks to Carol Withbeck for taking pictures. Winners of The Easter hat contest were Dodie King, Mary Jean Barber and Carol Albers. We welcomed new residents, signed "Thinking of You" cards" . Jean Bittman and Diane Stricklen told us about their nursing home visit with one of our resident. Carol Withbeck reported that 35 Easter Baskets for kids and 19 bags of food, Donated by our generous Women, were delivered. As always, ladies attending our meeting brought at least 2 cans of food each to go to Day Star. Before the luncheon was served Diane Unger and Lynda Adams entertained us with an Easter Egg game and Easter and Old TV Trivia questions. We will begin our summer schedule at the VILLAGE INN, May 3rd luncheon. PLEASE sign up!
Safe travels, Dot
WOMEN’S CLUB EASTER PARADE 2017
WOMEN’S CLUB EASTER PARADE 2017
AWESOME THOUGHT OF BEING A MOTHER ( MOM with degrees)
Hey Mom, So after last night I was thinking about how lucky I am to have you. It occurred to me that you always say you wish you had college or found your talent. Well, I found them for you and I can’t believe you never realized it.
Raising good children (Childhood Development Major) Managing and organizing events (Management) Teaching CCD to all your children (Teaching Degree and Teacher) Consoling (Psychiatrist) Helping with English (English, Teacher, Proofreader) Best I’ve ever seen at creating crafts…even better than the catalogues..honestly(Art, Artist) Cooking (Culinary Arts) Meeting and getting people to like you (Social light, Sociology) Gardening (Environmental Science) Being a mom…..not just good (Unforgettable)
I’ll never forget you for what you have done for me and no degree teaches that no profession compares to that. It is truly the greatest skill….People try their whole lives to achieve greatness, be remembered and make it to a Hall of Fame…..Well I can promise you will make it into mine. I love you and you are the most talented person I have ever met. Thank you for everything!!! Loving child!!!!
Join us for our 1st KENTUCKY (SOUTHFORK) DERBY PARTY Saturday, May 6th at 4pm
Maverick Mert, Bob Braham, Prairie Prancer, Mustang Sally, Palamino Pearl and Bronco Bruce are ready for the races, are you?
To begin the afternoon, we will have a dinner of Fried chicken, Potato salad, Baked beans, Coleslaw and Dessert. Coffee and tea will be included and the cost for dinner is $4.00 for HOA members and $5.00 for non-members.
Following dinner we will have our own version of the horse race. Bring your quarters to bet and cheer your favorite horse to the finish line. We will watch the televised race (hopefully one of our thoroughbreds have crossed the finish line) at 6:30pm. We will have betting windows open, unfortunately payout will not be as good as the real thing.
We are also planning on a derby hat contest with prizes for the prettiest hat and the most ridiculous hat.
Bring your own “Mint Juleps” or any other drink of your choice if you don’t want coffee or tea.
“SOUTHFORK”
April/ May
2017
#1 Yet, another cutie pie! This little lady was born and raised in the great Midwest and moved to Southfork mid-2015. You should know this one, as she is “out” and about a lot! If you’re puzzled, just look at that sweet smile! Right at the “top” of the world!
#2 Ride ‘em Cowboy, although he’s far from that! Born in the Northeast, this little “Dude” has lived here since 2004! He takes interest in all and everyone. Don’t know him? Go out for a walk and you’ll see him around. P.S. He doesn’t carry a gun now! Not to worry!
Please continue to send pictures! I need your input. Thank You! Jean Deiss (863-602-1535)
#3 A real Queen! If you’ve met her, you can see! She’s lived here for over 10 years and she’s from the Northeast (as so many of our residents)! Put your thinking caps on. This should be a cinch for you! She and Hubby have an interesting story to tell! Find out in May!
#4 This pretty, little one was born and raised in the Midwest. She has been a resident of Southfork for over a year now. You’ll know her for the sweet and kind person that she is! She does love those Cracker Jacks! Remember those ‘great’ toys in the boxes?
Ice Cream Sundaes Sunday , May 14th 3pm (Mother’s Day) Free for all the Mother’s in the Park
The Southfork Homeowners Association will offer a free generous portion of ice cream with all the favorite toppings for all the mother’s in our park on this special Mother’s Day.
Now of course the men in our park are also invited to this event and since this is Mother’s Day there will be a fee of $1.00 for the men.
Please sign up so we have an idea of how much ice cream we need.
SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday May 9th - 7:00 pm!! Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be May 9th @ 7:00pm. MOVIE TO BE DETERMINED. Watch for announcements on facebook! The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and ice cream for $.50 a bowl . (Root Beer floats available for $1.00) You are welcome to bring your own beverages. There’s plenty of seating but feel free to bring your own comfy chair! Don’t forget, we take requests!!! Something you want to see? Just let us know
Important Info needed
All Current Residents should continue to notify me of any changes to name, address or phone#, birth dates and also include wedding anniversary dates. All New Residents should contact me with correct address information so I can update our records so that the phone directory has correct information. Deadline yearly to submit is December 1st and the new directories are available usually by February/March. Include phone number/birth&anniversary dates/email address. E-Mail Address, If you would like to be in on the mass mailing I send out every now and then regarding a death of a resident or something major happening in the area and it cannot wait until the next newsletter, then please send me your email address @ pkaygrossi@aim.com FaceBook group, look us up and do a search looking for “you know you are from southfork when” and at the top of the page hit either “like” or “join” and I will add you into this group. This is a daily group interaction on anything from weather, current events and whatever else may be important to all in this community. Facebook site is for Southfork residents only.
Pizza and Pool Party Memorial Day Party Sunday, May 28th - 4:00 pm Cost is $2.00 for HOA members and $3.00 for non-members.
Please note that this Memorial day party will be held on Sunday and not Monday as usual. To kick-off the upcoming Summer Season, we invite everyone to the Pool party. Come up to the pool and socialize. You do not have to go in the pool to enjoy the atmosphere. We would like to see our new residents come up and join in our activities. You are welcome to bring any other snacks you would like to bring along. Please, sign up at the clubhouse so we may know how much pizza to order. There will be enough pizza to satisfy everyone’s hungry tummies. Please bring your beverage of choice, but make sure it is in a plastic container because we do not allow any glass around the pool area. Come and join us!!
Neighbor Watch Alert
Just a word to the wise………………Do you have a “ watch code” with your neighbors in case of an emergency? This is especially for those that live alone and a sort of a “watch out for one another”. A suggestion would be for each neighbor to look out in case any of you need help and this goes for all residents. If you have a certain window that has a blind you close at dark and open in the morning when you awake……………well let your neighbor know that if it Is not opened by a certain time in the morning to immediately call you to make sure everything is okay. Make a plan as to whom your neighbor should call if this should happen. Should they be able to enter your home or should 911 be called? It has been noted that many who live alone do not wear a “life alert” so that emergency can be called immediately if help is needed. There are many here in Southfork who do not interact with neighbors and if it looks like no one is moving around and their car is still in the driveway, it could mean trouble. So as a word to the wise…….start an emergency action code to avoid any problems that can be avoided. Thanks, Phyllis
Quilters
Quilters are taking the summer off! We will start our regular meeting on September 13, 2017. Watch for updates in the newsletter. Have a great summer!
Tbt Southfork, 2009
Getting to the end of our Memory Lane for 2009. Hope all the memories were enjoyed.
Craig & Carol Whitbeck
All photos of memory lane were submitted by Kathy Gallick.
Hope all are enjoying some memory recall over the past few months and thanks to Kathy for reliving some precious times in our Southfork history!
John & Marielle Quain
This photo submitted by Kathy Gallick . Dixie, Dot, Aggie, Jim and Kathy
Dixie, Marvin, Aggie, Mary Jo, Kathy, Shirley and Mel
Tribute to Willie Submitted by, Marielle Quain When we moved here in July 1996, you were already a resident in this community. Bill Weir who was the manager at the time suggested that we should go to potluck to meet our neighbors. It was the 4th of July and that’s how we met you. The park was half full of homes so we were told by the Heiler’s if we would sell some homes we will get a commission. I know that you sold a few at the time and we knew everyone. One day the ladies were doing some crafts and Bill Weir came out of his office and said ladies, why don’t you start a women’s club and he donated $5.00 and the womens club was born and you were there and gave us your support and we could always count on you. Do you remember when 3 residents. Winnie Simmons, Elly and Esther Raisenan were killed in an accident? I was president of the women’s club at the time so I called a meeting and of course you were there. All the ladies supported us to organize a memorial for these ladies….so the Memorial Committee was born. You were there volunteering your services as always. Yes, we did a lot of things in this community. I remembered when you put on a show that was a success. After a few years I did a show called the “Recycled Teenagers” and Smokey, do you remember you were one of the actors and you were very good in your role as a teenager. And….life went on with Willie playing lots of cards, poker, euchre, pinochle, hand and foot and so much more and were participating as much as you could and we could always count on you while Smokey was enjoying shuffleboard as a pro because he was so good. You like bingo and were very lucky at it. Thanks for supporting my bingo and I could always count on you because you were a fantastic neighbor. We wish you a nice life with your family and hope you will keep in contact with your Southfork family. God bless you……………
Farewell to Smokey & Willie Article and photo’s submitted by Kathy Gallick
A bitter-sweet farewell offered to our wonderful friends and neighbors. Happy they will be beginning a new chapter in their lives. Thanks for all the good times, hard work, and fond memories. God's speed Willie and Smokey. Be well and keep in touch, you will be missed. God Bless America!
Great send off for our great friends and neighbor………Willie & Smokey Stoever
Why Recycle?
Everyone should believe in ecology and environment and recycling is a big part of that. Southfork Homeowners Association has had a recycling program for years, but the volume has fallen way off. The recycling container for both aluminum cans and paper is at the dead end of Ewing Dr. As you will note on the following pages the type of paper products that can be recycled has really increased. Probably every resident of South Fork uses a recyclable paper product every day. So recycle it, don’t throw it away. Its noted that on Wednesday recycle day some people put out aluminum cans for pick up. From the county, Southfork gets nothing, so instead support the Southfork HOA recycling program. This is an easy way for you to recycle your newspaper, cardboard, magazines, junk mail , office paper , phone books and paper bags every day of the week and it helps raise money for our Southfork community for various projects and other worthwhile activities. PLEASE, NO PLASTIC BAGS! We earn money for Southfork community for paper placed in the blue mix paper recycling bin at our location. Garbage isn’t garbage, it’s a product waiting to happen…………….. So please recycle, “The Recycle Man”
Southfork HOA is collecting Aluminum Cans, Newspaper and magazines. Please use the recycling bins in the storage area!
Aluminum Recycling Facts: A used aluminum can is recycled and back on the grocery shelf as a new can, in as little as 60 days. That's closed loop recycling as its finest!. Used aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled item in the U.S., but other types of aluminum, such as siding, gutters, car components, storm windows frames, and lawn furniture can also be recycled. Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours -- or the equivalent of a half a gallon of gasoline. More aluminum goes into beverage cans than any other product. Because so many of them are recycled, aluminum cans account for less than 1% of the total U.S. waste stream, according to EPA estimates. An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can, 500 years from now!
Paper Recycling Facts: To produce each week's Sunday newspapers, 500,000 trees must be cut down. Recycling a single run of the Sunday New York Times would save 75,000 trees. If all our newspapers was recycled, we could save about 250,000,000 trees each year. If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspaper, we would save about 25,000,000 trees a year. The average American uses seven trees a year in paper, wood, and other products made from trees, This amounts to about 2,000,000,000 trees per year. Each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution!
We can recycle office paper, newspaper, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, plastic bottles and jugs (with #1 and 2 on bottom). QUALITY IS THE KEY!
CLEAN, DRY PAPER, PLASTIC BOTTLES & JUGS ONLY!
MIXED PAPER AND PLASTIC RECYCLING Accepted:
Newspapers and inserts, non-metallic gift wrap and greeting cards Plastic bottles and jugs with #1 and #2 on bottom and put in plastic bags White, colored, and glossy paper without food residue Junk mail, envelopes (plastic windows okay), padded and Tyvek mailing envelopes Catalogs, magazines, phone books, paperback and hardback books Computer, plain fax paper, thermal fax paper, carbon paper, and shredded paper NCR paper, paper ream wrappers, manila folder, and hanging files Construction art paper (less than 50% painted) Paper egg cartons, frozen food boxes/cartons, cereal and cake mix boxes (liners removed) Paper bags, store receipts, self stick notes, and shoe or clothing boxes Staples, paper clips, labels and tape are okay
Not Accepted:
Food contaminated paper, plastic, foil, or paper covered with paint or pet waste Milk, soy, juice cartons or pouches, food and candy wrappers, snack or potato chip bags Foil, glass, metals, and film plastic (e.g., plastic bags, bubble wrap) Beverage cups, coffee cups, tissues, paper towels, and paper plates Donut boxes, fast food cups, take out containers/wrappers Foam egg cartons, ice cream cartons and pizza boxes
Please remember, with your recycling efforts, 17 trees and 4000 gallons of water are saved for every ton of paper recycled.
Any questions, SEE OFFICE STAFF or call LAND O’ LAKES RECYCLING…800‐393‐5530
Air Glider lands in Southfork on Saturday, April 8th
Glider photo submitted by Mike Butler
Good Samaritan helpers!
Mel, Bella Kinney, Tom Dicks, helping Bruce the pilot getting over the barbed wire fence. Forgot to mention needed two ladders as one had to be on the other side of the fence to avoid the barbed wire. Was a thoughtful project...lol Submitted by Pat Dicks Understand another good Samaritan (Jim McAdams) helped the pilot with the moving of the plane. What good neighbors SF has!
Surprise visitor from the sky in SF Photo’s submitted by Ron White
Who loves auctions? New address for the Dade City Auction will be held at the VFW in Dade City at 12735 VFW Rd, Dade City 33525. It is off of 52 and just down from the High School. Preview for the auction is 4pm and starts promptly at 5pm on Thursdays. Food and Beverages available through the VFW. Contact: Patty Grossi Fustaino for further info at 215-534-7256
___________________ Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com ______________________ Just a reminder that all jobs serviced in the community is the responsibility of each resident and not in any way reflects on the Southfork management.
Jerry’s Handyman Services
I am a master electrician offering the following services: Electrical, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Minor Plumbing. Also, transportation to or from Orlando/Tampa airports as well as the Tampa Train/Bus stations. Jerry McClellan 11040 Maverick Drive Home: (352) 240-3395 Cell: (352) 999-2908 ___________________ Gary’s Handyman Service Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773 Help Available Keep the sunshine in your life. Let me help. In home care by retired nurse, reasonable rates, flexible hours. Personalized, Healing Touch massages available. Call Jeanne for your individual assessment. 352-437-5139.
Homecare Do you need help with daily living? Did an illness or procedure limit your ability to care for yourself? I have over 30 years experience helping people in their homes. I am a qualified HHA/CNA and homemaker that will assist you with daily living for very reasonable rates. References available upon request. For more information call (352) 567-7702 Ask for Maureen ____________________
Southfork Maint. I am available for many different jobs. No job too big or too small. Pressure Washing $65.00 North Side of House $25.00 Gutters - $25 to $40.00 Plumbing $35.00 and up Paint-Ceiling fansOutlets and so much more. Please leave a message at 813-5082805 and I will return your call ASAP. Andy Davidson _________________
Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm ________________________________________________________________ Monday
Coffee Hour @8am… (Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am..Dbl pinochle @noon
________________________________________________________________ Tuesday
Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am… Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Yarn Hookers @2:30pm… Poker 2pm
___________________________________________________________________ Wednesday
Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…… Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm… Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @3:30pm, sales @5pm, early bird 5:30pm
Poker @3:30pm _________________________________________________________________ Thursday
Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…
_________________________________________________________________ Friday
Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…
WII FIT @9am _____________________________________________________________________ Saturday
”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…Community Weigh to Go @Falcon Hall @Blue Jay 9am Poker @1pm
May 3rdh (Wed)
Women’s Club (Village Inn) 11:30am
May 5th
(Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
May 6th
(Sat)
Kentucky Derby party 4pm
May 9th (Tue)
Movie night 7:00pm
May 14th (Sun)
Mother’s Day Ice Cream social 3pm
May 19th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
May 28th (Sun)
Memorial pizza pool party 4pm
Hotdogs/Hamburgs by the pool every Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm