Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy 4th

of July July 2012

THE FLAG

Red for the blood shed in the name of freedom, for

which we fought, united.

Blue for the oceans of time we have crossed,

remaining the land of the free.

White for the peace we wish to share, all men

created equal.

Stars to remember those who fought throughout

the night, bravely, for our land.

Stripes to remind us of the lashings taken by the

prisoners of War.

With a seal, in GOD WE TRUST,

We each are one of many, in which we stand

united in Brotherhood.

A symbol of Pride,

A salute to those who died in the fight,

A blanket to cover us in times of need.

Waving high to show we are still here,

undefeated,

With honor, you are presented to the world!

A Salute to all you veterans!

Happy 4th of July!....

Let's get this started now, So it will be out there on the fourth!

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,

AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR

WHICH IT STANDS,

ONE

NATION UNDER GOD,

INDIVISIBLE,

WITH LIBERTY

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

For all of our military personnel,

where ever they may be. Please

Support all of the troops defending our Country.

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 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.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues,Articles for newsletter or Editor, Letters to

the Board etc. All letters must be signed or they will not be honored.

Office of Southfork

10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525

Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080

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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Dot Cady 2012-2013

Vice President Tom Geyer 2012-2013

Secretary Don Thompson 2012-2013

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2012-2013

Directors:

Phyllis Grossi 2012-2013

Jim McAdams 2012-2013

Tony Trubiano 2012

Jim Peltier 2012

Craig Whitbeck 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.

Claire Cox

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Dave BenDixen Former resident passed away, spouse of Mary Sue

Joe Nowaczyk Former resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

THE BRIGHT SIDES OF AGING

1. LESS PEER PRESSURE

2. NO PENALTY FOR IRA WITHDRAWALS

3. NOTHING LEFT TO LEARN THE HARD WAY

4. NO TIME FOR PROCRASTINATING

MEETING WITH THE DEPUTY SHERIFF

Thursday, July 5th @ 10am, a deputy sheriff will be at the clubhouse to speak

about summer safety precautions and community neighborhood watches.

He will be willing to help this community in training and giving us all the help we

need to start this venture again. Check the bulletin board at the clubhouse for

this important get together.

PLEASE SIGN UP!!!

HURRICANE SHELTER LOCATIONS HERE IN PASCO COUNTY

From: Phyllis

This is something that I thought would be very helpful in case

of evacuation here at Southfork if we get any signs of Hurricane Warnings etc.

There are many other shelters in Pasco County but these are the closest to us.

Special needs shelters are available for persons requiring more skilled medical

care than is available in a public shelter, but not requiring an acute care facility,

such as a hospital. TO REGISTER FOR THIS KIND OF SHELTER CARE, IT MUST BE

MADE IN ADVANCE, PLEASE CALL THE SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY IN PASCO

COUNTY @ 727-847-8137

Here is a list of shelters to keep handy in case we have to leave our homes!

Centennial Middle, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade City

JLacoochee Elementary, 38815 Cummer Road, Dade City

Pasco High, 36850 State Road 52, Dade City

Raymond B. Stewart Middle, 38505 10th Ave., Zephyrhills

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52, Saint Leo

Just some tips:

Stay away from downed power lines and avoid floodwaters. Always assume

that a downed power line is energized, and move away to safety.

Caution: Use portable generators safely. DO NOT connect your portable

generator to your home’s circuits. Also, portable generators must not be

operated near air conditioning ducts or in residences or any enclosed space

(including a closed garage or shed) where deadly carbon monoxide gases

could build up.

BE Safe AND NOT SORRY AND HEED ALL WARNINGS GIVEN!!!!!

From the Managers

New Lawn Mowers.

As of this writing, the new mowers have been here 3 times. We have been impressed with the quality of the

work and in the response of the mowers to residents needs. We appreciate the response regarding the work being

done. Please continue to have patience as we continue to work with the mowers to “iron out” the few little

wrinkles remaining.

Crime Workshop

We were very impressed with the turnout for the crime workshop and wish to thank all those that attended. We

feel it was well worth it and certainly got the attention of the sheriff’s office. Please see the write-up on the

workshop in a separate article.

Office Renovation

By the time you receive this newsletter, our office facelift should be complete. Please stop by when you get a

chance to see our new digs!

Please Respect Our Neighbors!

You may have noticed the new “no trespassing” signs that appeared on the property along Wild Road located

southeast of our community. We know many of you have used this field for various activities like practicing

your golf shot, walking your dog(s) and we even noticed a resident practicing the hammer throw (like in the

Olympics). The owner has informed us that this is a working hay field and they derive some income from the

hay that is grown and harvested there. Unfortunately dog droppings contaminate the hay (not a natural

fertilizer). But what is more damaging is when someone drives through the field in golf carts or larger vehicles,

like cars and trucks. Our neighbors have asked that Southfork residents respect their rights and not trespass on

their property.

That’s it for this month. See you around the park!

John & Sandi

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME FIGHTING WORKSHOP

At the request of the Park Managers and the HOA board, The Pasco Sheriff’s department held a

town hall meeting on Thursday, May 31st to discuss the latest trends in crime fighting and crime

prevention. Sheriff Nocco with 11 representatives from other departments in the Sheriff’s

office were in attendance as were about 80 plus residents of Southfork.

Both the Sheriff and the representatives that spoke appeared well versed in the topics they

spoke about. It was somewhat discouraging to hear about the level of drug use and crimes that

are prevalent in Pasco County but fortunately much of the drug problems are in West Pasco. It

was encouraging to hear the approach that Sheriff Nocco and his team are taking to fight crime

in Pasco. He termed it “Intelligent Crime Fighting and Prevention”. The sheriff stressed the

importance of maintaining a “partnership” with the residents in helping to combat and prevent

crime in our neighborhoods. He also stressed that suspected criminals will no longer be given a

“pat on the hand” and released but will be brought in and placed in jail immediately.

After the Sheriff and his team gave their presentations, the floor was opened to questions.

There were several questions raised regarding prevention techniques discussed and some past

and present situations here at Southfork. As part of maintaining the partnership, it was

suggested that a Community Crime Watch Security Patrol be re-instituted. David Rodriquez,

head of the Community Watch Force group, agreed to conduct a training session to help get the

crime watch patrol started.

A date of July 5th was set for the initial meeting. Stay tuned for additional details.

from the Association President

Dear Friends

Hard to believe that we are already planning for July Activities…….And are already into the rainy

season…………recently read a great idea!

Place gallon jugs of water in your freezer………..IF……the power goes out for a long period of

time……..put the frozen jugs in your refrigerator and keep the door closed………..your refrigerator

becomes your cooler! Now, why I didn’t think of that before?

Wednesday, July 4th we will be celebrating with a potluck at 4pm. See other pages for details.

Thank you all for coming to our “town hall meeting” with the Pasco Sheriff Department.

On July 5th at 10 a.m. a Sheriff will be here to talk about security measures that we all should be

making. Please come!

Saturday, July 21st 7 to 10 pm we are planning an evening of wonderful music to listen to as well as

for dancing. See other page for details.

CHOICES goes out to lunch every Thursday, plays “May I” on Thursday and Sunday evenings. And of

course, other card games are played all summer long.

What would you like to do on Friday’s ? Let me know!!!!

Dot

DISTRAUGHT SENIOR CITIZEN

A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. “Is it true that the medication you prescribed

has to be taken for the rest of my life?”

“Yes, I’m afraid so,” the doctor told her.

There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, “Just how serious is my condition? This

prescription is marked “NO REFILLS.”

Women’s Club

During the summer months of June, July and August, the ladies of the Women’s Club meet at

various restaurants for a get together and in the month of June, we met at I-HOP. There were

20 members and it was very enjoyable and everyone had a meal of their choice. Good Food,

Good Company, Lots of laughs and there were 4 envelopes of cash given out to 4 lucky women

and the Women’s Club picked up the tip.

We are cancelling the meeting of July because it falls on July 4th, “Independence day” but we

are scheduling one for August so be looking in the next newsletter and on the sign’s for the

location and date.

During the summer months there is not too much business to discuss so we will resume our

regular meeting on Wednesday, September 5th. Come to this meeting with some fresh ideas

and suggestions of what you would like to have at our monthly meetings through the

Fall/Winter months.

In the meantime, I would like to remind everyone that we will have our Annual Bazaar on

November 17th following the Carport Sale on November 10th. So whatever you do not sale at

the Carport Sale, remember that we have a White Elephant table headed by Willie Stoever and

assisted by Debbie Burriss. They are working very hard to make this a success, so we would like

to have your articles that you don’t need anymore and are slightly used so that we can sell

them at the Bazaar. This is such a popular table and is a huge success with all of your

donations.

Don’t forget…………50% of all sales at the Bazaar goes to charity!

More info will come as we get close to the November 17th date. So keep this date marked on

your calendar and help make this another successful event…………

Thank you, Marielle, President

NOVEMBER CRUISE

This is a reminder about our cruise on the magnificent ship, on the Royal

Caribbean, “Allure of the Seas” from November 25, 2012 to December 2, 2012.

There are 32 people signed for now and we would like to have more of you

cruise with us. We will have a bus that will come and pick us up here at

Southfork and bring us back.

This is a vacation of a lifetime, 7 days in paradise and we will be visiting, Nassau,

St Thomas and St Marteen.

This ship is the top of the line and it includes, 7 District Neighborhoods (a must

see), 25 Dining Room areas (if you go away hungry it is your own fault), 4

Swimming Pools, 10 Whirlpools and 2,384 crew members to serve you. There is

an Aqua Theater with Aerial acrobats, a Flowrider and a Zipline Ride over the

Central Park area.

Many beautiful shops for the shoppers with so many unique gifts and clothing

etc. and you get a first rate show each evening and one of them is “Chicago” a

braodway hit musical. There is also a Skating Rink with fabulous Ice shows.

There is so much to do and see and dancing to the wee hours of the morning for

those that are interested, and there is so much more that is not listed here and its

possible that you might not be able to do everything.

For more information, please contact, Marielle Quain @ 567-9634 or Dot Cady @

567-6456

OLD WORN OUT FLAGS

In last month’s newsletter I ask if anyone knew of a place where these

US Flags can be taken when worn and torn and tattered. I placed a

letter to the news editor of the Dade City news and my email was

listed in the paper and I received many replies plus a few others contacted me

with places that will take these flags.

One place I did not know that took them was at the HPH Regional

Hospice Center on Clinton Rd here in Dade city. Just take them to the

office and they accept them with no question. I called the Amvets

and the American Legion and they said they would accept the worn

and torn flags.

They are never to be thrown in the trash can and now you can place

them at rest at one of these disposal areas. Hope this info helped.

Thanks, Phyllis

DID YOU KNOW?

You can keep the flies away by taking a zip-lock baggie, fill it half way with water

And add 4 pennies to the bag of water. Close the bag and tack it up in any

outdoor sitting area and lo and behold, no flies will come around. I guess the

pennies in the bag act like something is moving and with eyes and the flies won’t

come near the area.

I have had so many people send me this tip, so I thought I would share with all of

you. I hope it works for you!!!

OUT & ABOUT

“OKTOBERFEST”, October 5, 6, 7th, 2012

A festive weekend in Savannah, Ga.

Once again joining with Sunshine Travel Club and using their excellent Charter

Bus service, we travel in safety and comfort to Savannah. Arriving mid-day, we

have prepaid lunch reservations at the historic “Pirate’s House.” Lore has it that

a lot of “booty” had been divided up there.

After checking in at The Inn at Ellis Square, known as the “Grand Lady on Bay

Street”, housed within the totally restored Guckenheimer building (Irish I’ll bet)

built in 1851 and after the hotel check-ins are completed, we take a prepaid

historical tour of Savannah, noting the sites of Beer tents, Oompah bands,

Bratwurst vendors, Clogging dancers and The River Street Beer Garden and

probably other historical sites as well including the famed City Market.

Saturday and Sunday mornings begin with an excellent prepaid Continental

breakfast. You will of course find all the amenities in our rooms. I can’t seem to

shake the image of a bunch of old farts wearing football jerseys,

commandeering a carriage and hooting it up on River Street.

The cost of this party weekend is $295.00/person. A $50.00 room deposit is due

by July 31, 2012. We are assured that this event will sellout.

Carolyn and I hope you can join us for what will surely be a memorable

weekend.

Descriptive brochures are posted in the clubhouse.

SUMMERTIME DANCE

SATURDAY, JULY 21ST, 7 TO 10PM

MUSIC FROM THE 50’S, 60’S AND 70’S AND PERFORMED BY THE

“STARBURST”.

SONGS YOU WILL REMEMBER AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD THESE

WONDERFUL SINGERS SING!

BRING YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES AND SNACKS.

$2.50 PER PERSON WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR.

JULY 4TH POTLUCK SUPPER

PLEASE SIGN-UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH THE POTLUCK WILL BEGIN AT 4PM.

BRING BEVERAGES OF YOUR CHOICE, A DISH TO SHARE THAT WILL

SERVE 8 AND YOUR OWN PLACE SETTINGS.

BRING LOTS OF NICKELS TO PLAY SOME GAMES OF NICKEL BINGO

FOLLOWING DINNER. THESE ARE QUICK GAMES AND THE WINNER WILL

GET LOTS OF NICKELS. This will be, before regular Wednesday night

bingo which doors open @5:30 pm.

Cinnamon Roll Waffle

INGREDIENTS

1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat waffle maker; spray with cooking spray. Remove cinnamon rolls from

can; set icing aside.

2. For each waffle, place 1 cinnamon roll in center of waffle maker; close &

Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until waffle is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together reserved icing, powdered sugar, milk

and vanilla until glaze is smooth.

4. Serve glaze over hot waffles.

Be sure to spray the waffle iron in between each waffle. The sugar from the

cinnamon roll can make the waffles stick.

These are also delicious served with real maple syrup instead of the cream

cheese glaze. Add some toasted pecans for extra crunch.

Bounce This Along

All this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer!

1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from

entering your vehicle.

3. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito

season.

4. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen. Since Bounce is designed to

help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from

resettling..

5. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

6. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to

sew.

7. Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

8. Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and

sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan..

9. Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket.

10. Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

11. Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent

dust from resettling.

12. Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. It will keep them

smelling fresh.

13. Wet a Bounce sheet, hose down your car, and wipe lovebugs off easily with the wet Bounce.

ALL OF US

Written for God’s Glory in Dade City, Florida

Submitted by: Resident, Mitchell Joyner

All eyes shall behold Him as He sits upon His powerful throne. All mockers will be

silenced by their ignorance, they have willingly shown.

All that truly love Him will be eternally happy because they know who He is. All

those that have waited on Him will know that they are one of His.

All the beauty of heaven is ours because He’s the Lord of us all. All those that

served Him on earth are blessed to answer His call.

All those that don’t know Him will wish that they had known Him. All those that

lack His love are in danger cause their chances are slim.

All of us who are still living know He is our one and only hope. All drug addicts

can-by His name-be delivered from their dope.

All of us have a choice to make and many have almost run out of time. All of us

have been in the valley but the mountains we’re not afraid to climb.

All of us, includes me because He knows I love Him, but how about you? All of

us have been called and the one’s chosen by Him are very few.

God is the father of us all and your eternal soul He wants to save. Jesus died for

us on the cross-for our sins, His life He willingly gave.

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July Florida Prayer

Bless this house, oh Lord we cry, Please keep it

cool in mid-July.

Bless the walls where termites dine, And ants and

roaches march in time.

Bless our yard where spiders pass, Fire ant castles in the grass.

Bless the garage, a home to please, Carpenter beetles, ticks and fleas.

Bless the love bugs, two by two, The gnats and mosquitoes that feed on you.

Millions of creatures that fly or crawl, In Florida, Lord, you've put them all!

Florida Poem

F is for having fun in the sun

L is for laughing a lot

O is for going outside a lot

R is for when it rains

I is for the most important places you can go

D is for having dinner at great places

A is for alligators that swim in the ponds

Pet Pix by Diane

Pet photography, Home,

Fundraiser, Pet Parties etc.

352-206-2368

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Avon: Catalogs are available

if interested. Please call

Tanya or Bobby Hahn @

567-7125 or email

@ tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

Pressure Washing

See Andy @ Clubhouse

$65.00 per house; $25.00

for Green Side only

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL!!!

Maintainence of your home

Gutters, Hedging trimmed,

garden weeding, mowing,

pressure washing, raking of

leaves and much, much

more.

More info, contact John or

Ruth at 352-437-4989 or

stop by at 10916 Prairie

House Cleaning

Need general housekeeping?

Call Gloria Traub

Blue Jay Park

352-523-9618

This space is available for any

classified item you might

have.

If you have anything to sale,

let the editor know and you

can place your ad here.

Southfork July 2012 Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday: Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6:00pm, 2nd

, 4th

& 5th

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…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…

Bingo @6:30pm… TRASH PICKUP @AM

Thursday: Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…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

July 4th (Wed) Potluck @4pm (bring nickels to play a few games of nickel bingo) Regular

Wednesday night bingo follows.

July 4th (Wed) Women’s Club (no outing/meeting this month because of the holiday)

July 5th (Thurs) Crime Prevention Seminar 10am (please sign up in the clubhouse if you plan

To attend so we know how many to plan on)

July 14th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM

July 21st (Sat) Music/Dancing 7 to 10pm ($2.50 per person)

July 28th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM

****NOTE****Just a friendly reminder that our card games and bingo and

Monday Morning Coffee will continue all summer!!!!!