Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS� Have a great month!
November
2018
Thanksgiving Day brings to mind the blessings in our lives that usually go unnoticed: A home that surrounds us with comfort and protection, delicious food, for pleasure in both eating and sharing, clothes to snuggle up in, books and good entertainment to expand our minds; and freedom to worship our God. Most of all we are thankful for our family and friends, those treasured people who make our lives extra special. You are part of that cherished group. On Thanksgiving, (and every day) we appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving! By Joanna Fuchs
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 Vice President Secretary
Tom Geyer
2018-2020
Hollis Adams
2017-2019
Marcia Alexander
Treasurer
Roger Layne
2018-2020 2017-2019
Directors: Ron White
2018-2020
Harry Gerrish
2018-2020
Craig Whitbeck
2017-2019
Bob Lynch
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. Marti Witham Ray Witham Donna Canada Henry Barstow Carol Sanborn Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Tony Trubiano
Resident passed away
Marielle Quain
Resident passed away
Les Myers
Sister passed away
Charles (Chuck) Joyce
Former resident of Mesquite passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents
Thomas Ochal
11017 Mesquite Dr
Donnie & Hope Beckett
11019 Maverick Dr
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding Nov 2 Rod & June Sandberg Nov 13 Bobby & Tanya Hahn
Anniversaries Nov 3 Ed & Katie Bellnier Nov 14 Robert & Jean Richardson
Nov 27 Tom & Judy Geyer _____________________________________________________________________________ _ Riddle of the Month
Why are artists no good in sports matches? . What is it?
November Birthdays Carolyn Williams
Linda Rose
John (PJ) Williams
John Emley
Ron Glenna
Ginger Shanbeck
Pat Fisher
Jack Belesky
Connie Barlett
Helen (Bennie) Shears
Gary Benner
David Trommer
Jane Martens
Frank Sivak
Tom Dicks
Roger Layne
Ron Shureb
Larry Ruffner
Katie Bellnier
Rae Walker
Darryl Mentro
Judy Martin
Walter Johnson
Sandy Stoddard
Jim Barnett
Marcia Alexander
Joe Morgano
Donna Hunter
Rodney Sandberg
Pat Feringa
Frank Mays
Neil Crouch
Each month in the newsletter there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will also list Facebook members in our Southfork Facebook page so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
Thursday, November 22nd 4:00 PM @clubhouse
Come and join us for this family style celebration and this is for the entire community.!
Bring a dish to pass for 8 to 10 people.
Bring your own table settings, coffee and tea will be available ..
Don’t forget to sign up by November 18th @noon so we know how much food to purchase!
Sign-up sheet on bulletin board!
from Tom’s desk.
HELLO SOUTHFORK WELL WE JUST MISSED A BIG HURRICANE AND WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS TO THOSE WHO WERE IN THE PATH OF IT. FALL IS HERE AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL START TO COOL DOWN A LITTLE BIT. WE HAVE A LOT COMING UP THIS FALL. I WANT TO THANK MARCIA ALEXANDER FOR STEPPING UP TO REPLACE PEGGY AS SECRETARY. PEGGY HAS RESIGNED DUE TO FAMLY COMMITMENT. NOVEMBER IS FOR NOMINATION OF OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN JANUARY. THE OFFICES THAT NEED TO FILLED ARE, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND THREE DIRECTORS. SO IF YOU FEEL LIKE RUNNING FOR AN OFFICE THIS YOUR CHANCE. THE H. O. A. DUES WILL BE DUE IN DEC. AND JAN. TWENTY DOLLARS ($20.00) A HOUSE HOLD. DUES MUST BE PAID BY JAN. 10TH IN ORDER TO VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATES. PLEASE PAY THE SECRETARY. WE WILL BE STARTING UP HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS SOON. WE WILL MISS JOE . HE TOLD ME THIS SUMMER HE WAS GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. R. I. P. JOE. PLEASE READ THE NEWSLETTER AND THE BIG SIGN FOR UP COMING EVENTS. I WAS JUST TOLD THAT OUR ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR WILL NOT CONTINUE AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR. SO WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR A NEW ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET ME KNOW. MY DOOR IS OPEN .
TOM
Association “ Nominations�
On Monday. November 26 th, the first association meeting of the fall season will be held at 9am. At this meeting a slate of nominees prepared by the nomination committee will be presented and nominations for Board Members will be opened to all members in good standing (paid dues) of the association, at this meeting. Available positions for the Board are for Vice President & Treasurer and 3 directors. Please take time to think this over and decide if you are at all interested in becoming a member of this Board. To run the Association it is necessary to have a full board which does the business functions for our Association along with Social items and events. Please consider any of these positions. If interested to be on the ballot, please contact someone on the board and let them know you are interested before this meeting so your name can be entered on the ballot in January! Submit your name before the November meeting or have someone or yourself be nominated and be on the list of candidates running for office. Nominations are always closed at this meeting but write ins will be taken at the January meeting. 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!!!!! We 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 .
Southfork Women’s Club
Well the new season of the Women’s club started in October with a great Fashion Show. It was fantastic and so were our models wearing Bon Worths fashions. Models were, Marcia Alexander, Carolyn Williams, Jean Richardson, Carol Reno, Donna Elder and Dot Cady. There were some great outfits and all the women did a great job. Thanks to the hosts and servers for a lovely luncheon and I think everyone enjoyed it. Our next meeting will be on Wed, Nov 7th at 10 am. Don’t forget to bring at least 2 cans of food for donations to the needy and all of this goes to Daystar. There will be a 50/50 drawing and we will be accepting at this meeting the annual dues for year 2019 at $5.00. Also the final arrangements will be discussed for the annual bazaar. Thanks so much, Gail Young
The Women’s Club takes this time to honor and remember our past President, Marielle Quain. Marielle brought the Women’s club to the level it is today and she will never be forgotten.
RIP, Marielle
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 9 AM - 1 PM HOMEMADE CRAFTS, BAKE SALE, BOOK SALE, RAFFLES AND NEW 2018 SILENT AUCTION. Raffles of beautiful "BASKETS FULL OF GOODIES" and also our Quilters raffle of hand-made projects. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 SILENT AUCTION HAS 2 PARTS. PART ONE
WILL BE AN AUCTION OF SERVICES TO HELP A NEIGHBOR. OPEN FOR BIDDING BY SOUTHFORK RESIDENTS ONLY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME FOR A SERVICE PLEASE SIGN-UP AT THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE CLUB HOUSE. PART TWO ITEMS OR GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT CAN BE BID ON BY ALL ATTENDING THE BAZAAR. WE NEED MORE ITEMS TO BE DONATED FOR THIS! THESE ITEMS CAN BE SOMETHING YOU MAKE OR SOLICITED FROM A BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL DONATIONS NEED TO BE DROPPED OFF AT MY HOUSE (SUE KERSCHNER - 38750 BRONCO DR.) BY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15
LUNCH AVAILABLE FROM 10:30 AM till Noon. Sloppy Joes, chips and drink for only $3:00 DONATED ITEMS FOR OUR BAKE SALE ( CAKES, PIES, COOKIES, ETC.) ARE NEEDED!!!! BASKETS AND BAKE SALE ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF ON FRIDAY BETWEEN - 4 & 7 PM OR SATURDAY MORNING BETWEEN 8 AM & 8:30 AM
PLEASE LABEL YOUR BAKED GOODS! PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR BAZAAR.... MONIES GO TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHARITIES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SUE KERSCHNER 803-968-6028
Date: November 24th, 2018 Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Need your help again please Article submitted by Norm Conaty I am asking all of you to help out in the recycling of all your aluminum cans. We need them to fund our recycling program.
Since the cancellation of the
paper recycling, we have expanded our aluminum can recycling program and noticed a decline in the can recycling and just wanted you to know, please deposit all of your cans in the areas listed below.
Please, use more
aluminum cans and less plastic containers! You can now recycle your aluminum cans at a few different locations here in the park. (1) The Clubhouse, (2) The Pool area, (3) The shuffleboard court area, (4) Pavilion area, (5) The big recycle box in the RV Parking area. These areas have been installed for all who do not want to make a special trip only to the RV area and with these other areas in the park should make it easier to recycle..
I want to thank everyone who sent me cards ( 40 cards) and also a very nice card signed by all my friends at Bingo. Thanks also to everyone who came to visit me at the Hospital, It was like a bit of Heaven. Thanks also to the very generous people who made sure John had food during my stay in the hospital. When I was back home the food kept coming. We have guardian angels in this Community. People who look after others people who go out of their way to help. They stay away from those who say this was never done before why should we do anything. If Henry Ford would not have invented the first car we would still be driving Horses and Buggys. In this Community we help each other and Southfork is a very good place to live in. As soon as I am better I will flap my wings and will join the other guardian angels. I will see you around. LOVE YOU ALL Marielle. (Submitted the week before her passing away) ______________________________________________________________________
Men;s Breakfast To all men here in the community. Every month on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, the guys get together for a breakfast at Smitty’s here in Dade City. What a way for the men to chat and interact and of course get away from the women (smile) and get their voices heard with out interruption. It’s a good group that get together and a great bunch of guys. Come and enjoy!
In memory of an icon of Southfork Marielle Quain 10/12/2018
I don’t know where to start on this one. Marielle was a pillar in this community and I don’t think too many can say they did not know her or of her. Marielle was involved in so many things too numerous to mention but here a few of the things she really loved the most. She was president of the Women’s club for 11 years and responsible for so many events and helped bring the Women’s club to what it is today. She loved helping the needy and the military troops. Bingo chairperson since year 2004 and made it is what is today with a great crowd weekly and also for inviting so many outsiders and helping with the interacting of all the local communities. That was an accomplishment and so many friends were made with these communities. One of the best friends she has made was with Bob Dumas from the Blue Jay community who has helped her with many things and especially the machine programming for the bingo. He and Bertha have helped Marielle so many times and it really was appreciated. Marielle not only contributed to all the above activities but she attended most events here in Southfork and she loved line dancing and entertainment nights. She loved her Bridge games and her Euchre games and was instrumental in getting the game “65” popular. I probably could go on and on but this is one person who wanted to see Southfork prosper and she made sure to view her ideas and suggestions to all. She also was a previous board member of the H.O.A and it was an area she wanted to see get very active and grow. I have lost a friend and we have worked close together in many areas since year 2004. Southfork will not be the same with out her and our condolences to John and the family. Thanks, Phyllis Grossi
To Tim & Megan, This is coming from Southfork Community and we all want to thank both of you for all the work that is being done with the help of Penny & Andy for the improvements and maintenance of our park.. So many-neglected things have been taken care of, thoroughly cleaning pool areas, obviously little things that should have been done....(new plants, chairs outside the pool entrance, and designated ramps for wheel chairs ) and so much more that no one really sees. Along with your office duties, selling homes, working outdoors in the hot and humid weather and making the community more attractive to visitors, that is dedication and caring for all of us.
Both of you ( Tim & Megan), not only have you been wonderful on trying to improve the community but you both have a great listening ear and always wearing a smile. We are all very impressed by the amount of projects that have been completed and having no set hours to accomplish all of these improvements.. You are seen very early in the mornings and on the weekends, working many evenings until late and you both are not just a 9 to 5 management.. We are so fortunate to have you both and so glad you have made this your home and making this community very inviting.
Article submitted by Dot Cady & Phyllis Grossi
SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes, deletions, or additions for our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted by December 1st. All new resident’s, please submit your name, address, phone number, email address to Phyllis Grossi for any updates. You can submit via email to pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off at 11150 Mesquite Dr. Please fill in this form below: Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone number _____________________________________State you are from _______ Email Address ____________________________________________________________ Birth Date’s ______________________________________________________________ Anniversary Date __________________________________________________________ In case of emergency: Name of contact, address, phone number._______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Emergency information is used in case the Park Managers are not available after hours and please note that contact information is not shared. 2. Anniversary and Birth dates are used for the newsletter and facebook pages. 3. I use email addresses to send out any info in between newsletters especially if a resident passes away or any emergency notifications submitted by the managers. 4. Remember we have a “you know you are from Southfork Page” in FACEBOOK. Any questions contact, Phyllis Grossi
Black Widow Spider Poisonous spiders are among us and you don’t even know it. I found this one with her eggs living under the gutter outside our Florida room. She is about the size of a quarter and has an hour glass on the bottom of her body. I have also found them living in the air conditioning unit outside and their eggs in the electrical box. Their eggs are white and barbed. The size of the eggs are pea size and larger. Black Widows like to live in dark places. We also have Brown Recluse Spiders that are also poisonous in Florida. This one was under the gutter next to our Florida room with her eggs. I sprayed it with Bifen XTS an insecticide and termacide I use for spraying my house.
Submitted by, Rick Unger ___________________________________________________________
CHARITY COMMITTEE NEWS Submitted by, Diane Unger Lacoochee School teachers were very happy to receive the pencil sharpeners and the cases of paper that they greatly needed. Usually we collect socks for the school in November, but this year they have a good supply of socks on hand.
So, in the month of November we will be collecting candy and small toys for stockings for Daystar. They can be brought to the Women’s Club meeting in November or put in the container marked Stockings up at the club house during the month. The grocery stores run two for one deals on candy and the Dollar Tree has ute little gifts for a dollar. A date will be set at the end of the month to put the stockings together. Thank you for all of your support.
FURBIE FRIENDS OF SOUTHFORK This month’s pet article is a focus on KATHLEEN GARNER of Bronco Drive! The work that Kathleen has done in our community is worthy of notice. She has been instrumental in capturing stray cats and one-by-one, having them neutered/spayed. So far, she has captured five strays, made appointments to have them fixed, delivered them back into their natural habitat. The State of Florida rules that if stray (ferruled) cats are captured, they must be returned to their habitat. Luckily, Kathleen has solicited the free services from Dade City Animal Clinic to neuter/spay these cats. There is a $30.00 fee for each one for after medication. Several folks here have donated money for this cause. We thank you for that – DOT CADY (Sadie-F); RHONDA BENNER (Sonny-M); CAROL MELIA (Tuesday-M); DON DUARTE (Angel-F); and KATHLEEN, (Cheddar-M). There is one male left and he will take the “joy ride” to the vet in November (sponsored by Katie Bellnier and me)! These little animals do exist, so we as a community have to do the humane thing and stop them from multiplying, plus, they help to rid rodents in the RV parking area. Now, the inhumane thing would be poison or rid them in some other way. That is not an option and we have to deal with the situation. Thank you, Kathleen, for stepping up to the bat! Hopefully, this will put an end to the “litters” to come! Situation solved! Kathleen rescued two beautiful cats when in Michigan - Pixie and Daisy. They are gorgeous, although they are not related….no one could ever tell, except for their fur. They are lucky to have such a lovely home and adoptive parents – Kathleen and Berry!
Welcome back to all our summer-vacationing families! If you’d like to show off your furbie or feathered family friend in future Southfork articles, please let me know. Also, remember to pick up after your animals – they can’t – we must! If you didn’t take sufficient disposal bags and your pet has an accident, go back home and return to the scene to properly dispose of it! Everyone would appreciate that! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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BINGO CORNER NEWS
Bingo chairperson (Marielle) as you all know by now has passed away and with her passing the new chairperson for Bingo will be handled by Phyllis Fisher. Bingo will still be held at the same times on Wednesday evenings. Bingo could always use backups in cases of illness, vacation . Please contact Phyllis Fisher if any questions. There are no changes in the game playing and all will stay the same. Thanks everyone
Southfork Ambulance Program Taco Thursday November 8th, This is a Social
5pm @Pavillion
Event
an open to all residents
Cost $3.50 – Two (2) Taco’s - One (1) Soda Extra Tacos @ $1.00 each Note:
Help Wanted
Any Questions, contact Jim & Carolyn McAdams
Hi everyone, We have so many new residents and I would like for them to know how communication is received here in Southfork. We use the Newsletter, the (closed) Facebook group which only Southfork residents can be a member of and no one outside the park can view, and also Mass emailing which I use for information from the managers, death of residents or any current info that all residents should know before the next newsletter. For all who place info in the newsletter, I do have a cutoff date for each month which is the 15th. This is a job that I am working in daily because of the many pages submitted and it takes me a few days between the 15th & 20th of the month to get it ready to submit to the owners so they can print it for distribution. When I send the pages I need to have an even amount and that is why I need this ASAP in case I have to use a filler page. Also if you would like to see the newsletter in color, click on www.floridacommunities.com and click on Southfork and then scroll down to newsletters or current resale of homes. Our facebook group is at “you know you are from southfork when� and if you are not a member already, click on it and ask to join. No family members or anyone from outside of Southfork can post or view any postings. The managers as of right now are not members of this group so if you have major issues you should contact them and not use this group as frustration with any issue. We do welcome all of your input and look forward to all the postings. The mass emailing is very important and I already have close to 200 email addresses which I only use for current events or important info from management and nothing else. You can send me your email address at pkaygrossi@aim.com
Thanks , Phyllis Grossi
Just a reminder that all jobs serviced in the community is the responsibility of each resident and does not in any way reflect on the Southfork management.
Gary’s Handyman Service Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773
Southfork Maint. I am available for many different jobs.
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 Cell: (352) 999-2908 ___________________
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 _________________
House Cleaning Call “Carrie” 260-515-8072. Can use either your own cleaning supplies or hers.
Community Activities Sunday:
Thursday:
“May I” card game @6pm
Hand & Foot card game 9am Dominoes @1pm
Monday:
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Coffee Hour @8:30am
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
“Alley” Board game @6pm
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) @10am Hand & Foot card game 6pm
Friday:
Euchre @6pm
Curbside Trash pickup (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Tuesday: Curbside Trash pickup
Saturday:
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Community Weigh to Go Support group @9am
Sequence @1pm
Game “65” 6pm
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Knit & Crochet @2:30pm
Wednesday: st
rd
Recyling pickup every 1 & 3 Wednesday Quilting @9am Bridge @1pm (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm Bingo @5:45pm, doors open at 3:30pm Nov to April (Hotdogs/Hamburgs) 4 to 5:30pm pool area
Nov 2nd (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Nov 7th (Wed)
Women’s Club 10:00am (2 cans of food for the needy)
Nov 8th
(Thur)
Nov 11th (Sun)
SF Ambulance Taco Thursday 5pm (Pavilion) Veterans Day
Nov 16th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Nov 17th
Women’s club Bazaar 9am to 1pm
(Sat)
Nov 19th (Mon)
HOA Board Meeting 9am
Nov 22nd (Thur)
Thanksgiving Dinner 4pm (please sign up if attending)
Nov 24th (Sat)
Carport Sale 8am to 12 noon
Nov 26th
HOA Membership Meeting 9am (1st of season/Nomination)
(Mon)
Answer to riddle on page 3 is (Finger)
A Quote given to me to print “It’s a fact the printed word is mightier then the sword”