Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy 4th

of July July 2016

The Pride of Our Country

Author: Roger Robicheau

Today as before, our brave do fight for a land

they love, a flag so right. The pride of our

country, yes they are the strength of our nation,

best by far.

Just as our brave from each war gone by, they

march for us proudly, flag held high. From all

over this land they come to serve, they’re

taught by the best, this they deserve.

When troops give all, the world does see,

whether serving on land, in the air or at sea.

The pride from this country, march through

war with home drawn strength, held deep in

their core.

Our best are so awesome, their loved ones well

know, may God guide their journey where they

--–for us---go.

What these brave must have is support from

their own, the love from their people and firm

thankfulness shown. Our greatest achievement

is that we’re still free, please take time and

ponder who caused this to be.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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, 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.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, 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 Tom Geyer 2016-2018

Vice President Hollis Adams 2016-2017

Secretary Peggy Elkins 2016-2018

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2016-2017

Directors:

Ron White 2016-2018

Harry Gerrish 2016-2018

Craig Whitbeck 2016-2017

Roger Layne 2016-2017

Mary Freund 2016-2017

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

Sick/Prayer List.

Brenda Goebel Harvey Barber Tony Trubiano Donna Trubiano

Shirlynn Thompson Dixie Logoyda Charlotte Lynch Henry Barstow

Ed McCafferty Mel Kinney

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Frank Gonzalez Resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Ruthie Holcomb 38810 Bronco Dr

Ron & Mary Robrahn 11054 Ewing (with mother Verna King)

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

July 23 Roger & Lonnie Layne

July 25th Bill & Brenda Goebel

July 28 Jim & Nancy Holley

Riddle of the Month

Thought I would throw in a brain teaser and see if you can guess the answer!!

Answer will be on another page of this newsletter….

Riddle…..What is often returned but never borrowed?

from Tom’s desk.

HELLO SOUTHFORK.

I AM WRITING THIS THE DAY AFTER THE MASS MURDERS IN ORLANDO. IT IS HARD TO

IMAGINE THIS HAPPENING IN OUR COUNTRY. I DON'T BELIEVE WE HAVE AN ANSWER FOR

IT. THERE ARE SO MANY GUNS IN THIS COUNTRY IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RECALL ALL

OF THEM. THE CRIMINAL’S AND THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED FOR SURE WOULD NOT GIVE

THEM UP. SO, WE MUST KEEP OUR EYES AND EARS OPEN AND REPORT ANY SUSPCIOUS

PERSONS OR ACTIVITIES.

WE WERE UP IN OHIO FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. IT WAS A GOOD TIME AND WE HAD GOOD

WEATHER. WE VISITED MY MOM WHO IS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD, ALSO HAD A

GRADUATION AND A SISTERS AND BROTHER REUNION ON JUDY'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY.

I UNDER STAND THE POT LUCK FOR MEMORIAL DAY WENT WELL. THANKS TO ALL THAT

HELPED.

ON JULY 4TH WE ARE HAVING A STEAK COOK OUT WITH ENTERTAINMENT. THE COST IS $7.50

PER PERSON. YOU MUST BUY YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE SO WE KNOW HOW MANY STEAKS

TO BUY. JIM McADAMS BOB ELDERS AND TOM GEYER HAVE TICKETS.

THE WEATHER IS HOT SO WATCH YOU OUTDOOR ACTIVITIIES AND DON'T OVER HEAT.

MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. TOM

ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL Sharing time with family and dear friends!

Mike Gallagher led residents and guests in The Pledge of Allegiance. 60 residents and guests stood proudly

to salute our flag. Faye led us in tribute and prayer, thanking all who served, and now serve, thankful for our

freedom. Grace was also said, thanking Him for our food.

Table numbers were randomly called, and each resident filled their plates with wonderful chicken, and all the

specialties our resident cooks surprise us with. I for one enjoyed a taste of all.

And then there was that dessert table. Who took such precious time to share their delightful red, white,

and blue cake? Thank you. Always thankful to be a part of a strong, unified community. Hope to see all at

our next event, and as always, GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Submitted by, Kathy Gallick

Women’s Club monthly Breakfast June 1st, 2016

Decisions, decisions, decisions. What to order for breakfast? As you can

view, a great number of gals showed up for our monthly breakfast get

together. As always, a pleasant time with friends and neighbors. Amazing,

one can live on the same street for some time, and not know you have

wonderful, pleasant people so near by. We all enjoyed conversation, shared

knowledge, and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company.

Keeping our community active, charitably and socially. I am always amazed

what a great bunch of gals we have in our community. See you next month for

another get together. In the meantime, be well.

Article by Kathy Gallick, Photo’s by Pat O’Neal

4TH OF JULY (Independence Day) CELEBRATION

4 PM @ Clubhouse

Ticket Sales Only $7.50 per person

Cut-off date for tickets by JULY 1st

MENU:

Grilled Steaks * Baked Beans * Potato Salad

Rolls/Butter * Pie!! Oh My!

Bring Table Service & Beverage of Choice

OKEY – DOKEY, DJ Entertaining, Variety

PS (Grills & Grillers Needed)

SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday July 12th - 7:00 pm!!

Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be July 12th @ 7:00pm. Join us in the

clubhouse for this exciting movie.. “Grand Torino” This is rescheduled from

June.

The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and

ice cream for $1.00 a bowl or $.50 for a cone…. 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

Storyline

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto

his prejudices despite the changes in his

Michigan neighborhood and the world around

him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded,

unhappy old man who can't get along with

either his kids or his neighbors. He is a

Korean War veteran whose prize possession

is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint

condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young

Hmong teenager under pressure from his

gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran

Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth.

Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's

family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to

protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. Drama

Rated R for language throughout, and some violence Motion Picture Rating

(MPAA)

JULY, 2016 IN SOUTHFORK (By Jean Deiss 863-602-1525)

We are putting the “Babe” pictures on hold for a couple of months. Sorry - we will be

back! Many residents are gone north and I’m leaving for several weeks also.

However, I continue to need your help to supply those photos for future Southfork

Newsletters! (Sandi and I will be discussing a way for you to vote on the mystery

“little ones” in upcoming issues!) Happy July 4th

to all and happy birthday to all the

July Hotties!

IT’S TIME TO REVEAL OUR JUNE “BABES”

#1 – This little baby doll is BARBARA GERRISH! She was born Barbara Hartmann on July 29th

, in

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania! She and Harry moved to Palomino Drive in May, 2015. They’ve been

married 28 years with two children and five grandchildren. Barbara worked in the advertising business

for many years and retired from the medical field – having worked in various doctor offices. Now that

takes a lot of experience and knowledge of the medical profession. Barbara loves exercising (you’ll

see her often pounding the streets of Southfork) and she loves just “plain ole relaxing!” She also

enjoys art and is an active member of the Southfork activities committee, with lots of great ideas that

keeps us all active. Whew…..I’m tired, Barbara! Slow down!

#2 –The curly que cutie is a native Floridian and our one and only JERRY MCCLELLAN! Jerry was born

in St. Augustine, Florida, July 30th

. He and wife Sherry moved to Maverick Drive in May, 2013. Our “Mr.

Do It All Guy” - Jerry, has an identical twin sister! Trust me – they are identical! You could tell by the

bandage on Jerry’s arm in his baby picture, that he has a “getter done” attitude – even then. He is a

professional electrician and retired from IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker 915)! He

has one daughter and two grandchildren. Jerry and Sherry have shared 13 years of wedded bliss!

Jerry enjoys music, dining out, fishing and bowling. He plays a guitar and sings – country and gospel

music! I believe Jerry should get together with some of the other Southfork musicians/rockers and

have a really great “jam session” sometime! Can I get a big YES?

#3 –If you didn’t get this one, you haven’t been around in our community. Our famous DOT CADY - born

August 29t h

in Randolph, Massachusetts as Dorothy Follis. Dot moved from Maine to Brahman Drive 15

years ago. She was widowed after 49½ years of marriage with four children, five grandchildren, and

six great-grandchildren (a set of twins born recently). She worked for NTT Electronics Company and

was Treasurer in two cities in Maine. Dot graduated from Business College (while raising three girls) at

age 52! She also taught accounting. Her 30-year dream was to build a log home in Maine, which they

did but she had to move closer to the city due to the remote area and bad weather. There’s not a card

game that she doesn’t enjoy every day. (I ain’t playing with you Dot – you gotta be too good! ) She’s

also a great fan of music. We know Dot as one of our past Southfork Association Presidents. She was

detrimental and successful in getting the stop lights installed at the new intersection of Route 98 and

301. So many people were injured and others lost their lives there before the changes. Thanks Dot for

all you’ve done and continue to do – you’re a real super star in Southfork! Oh – stop in to see “George” –

he is a real trip!! Love that bird, although he is grouchy sometimes!

Email me anytime regarding your input. I sure would appreciate that! (jdeiss0831@yahoo.com)

Chuckle of the Month

Four old retired guys are walking down a street in Yuma, Az. They turn

a corner and see a sign that says, “Old Timers Bar – All drinks 10

cents”. They look at each other and then go in, thinking-this is too

good to be true. The old bartender says in a voice that carries across

the room, “Come on in and let me pour one for you! What’ll it be gentlemen?”

There’s a fully stocked bar, so each of the men orders a martini. In no time, the

bartender serves up four iced martinis-shaken, not stirred-and says, “That’ll be 10

cents each, please.” The four guys stare at the bartender for a moment, then

at each other. They can’t believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish

their martinis, and order another round. Again, four excellent martinis are

produced, with the bartender saying, “That’s 40 cents, please.” They pay the 40

cents, but their curiosity gets the better of them. They’ve each had two martinis

and haven’t even spent a dollar yet.

Finally one of them says, “How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these

for a dime apiece?” “I’m a retired tailor from Phoenix,” the bartender says, and

I always wanted to own a bar. Last year, I hit the lottery jackpot for $125 million

and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime, Wine, Liquor or Beer-

it’s all the same. “Wow! That’s some story”, one of the men says. As the four of

them sip at their martinis, they can’t help noticing seven other people at the end

of the bar who don’t have any drinks in front of them and haven’t ordered

anything the whole time they’ve been there. Nodding at the seven at the end of

the bar, one of the men asks the bartender, “What’s with them?”

The bartender says, “They’re retired people from Florida. They’re waiting for

Happy Hour when drinks are half-price”.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

THREE ACTIONS to be taken to help prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies.

Those three (3) Actions are:

1. Get a Kit

Flashlight w/fresh batteries also a phone charger

Drinking water for 3 days for each person in the household

Canned food

Clothes/Bedding/Pillows/Towel

Medicines

Money(cash on hand in case ATM;s become inoperable

Generators

Bathtub full of water to flush toilets

Pet Supplies

BBQ Grill w/fresh tank of propane for cooking

Rain gear

Important Papers-Insurance policies, phone numbers etc.

Contact numbers for relatives etc. needed

2. Make A Plan

Get a map of where you plan to evacuate to

Familiarize yourself with local emergency shelters

When to leave if an evacuation order is broadcast

Have sufficient gas in car

Put hurricane awnings down

Turn refrigerator to coldest temps and then do not open unnecessarily

3. Be Informed

Purchase a portable weather radio

Listen to TV bulletins and weather alerts

Read newspapers and follow storm maps etc. (Utilize the internet to follow storms and make

preparations)

Be prepared and do not wait until the last minute!!!!!! Season starts June 1st –Dec 1

st.

List of shelters for Pets but call before time to make sure they are accepting animals.

"Florida Pet Friendly Hotel Chains

Local shelters in cases of extreme emergency in our area.

ST. LEO UNIVERSITY 33701 STATE ROAD 52, ST. LEO

RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL 38505 TENTH AVE., ZEPHYRHILLS

CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 38505 CENTENNIAL RD., DADE CITY

PASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL 13925 14TH ST., DADE CITY

LACOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 38815 CUMMER RD., DADE CITY

Depending on the severity of the storm, all shelters may not be open. Before evacuating, listen

to your local news for emergency information updates and to find out which shelters are open.

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Who loves auctions?

There is an auction (summer

hours only) on Thur at 6pm

in Dade City behind the

empty car dealers(Pasco

Motors) in Dade City. They

have food items, pantry

items, antiques, household

and yard items and so

much more. Can even bid

on bread & coffee,

detergent and cheaper

than at the supermarket

and as low as $1.00.

Contact: Patty Grossi

Crowe for further info at

215-534-7256

America's Auction

14401 8th St.Dade City, FL

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Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

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Need Help

House cleaning and

Lawn Service,

by Bea

813-562-0633

Services Offered

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) 807-9042

Cell: (352) 999-2908

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Gary’s Handyman Service

Painting – Plumbing

Drywall – Flooring

Power wash & More

Gary Sanborn

352-206-3773

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 ________________________

Odd Jobs

I now work 8:30-1:30PM.

I am available after

1:30PM for odd jobs. No

job too big or too small.

Please leave a message

at 813-508-2805 and I

will return your call

ASAP.

Andy Davidson

________________________ 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.

Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…

(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm

Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am

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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…Poker @5:00pm…Yarn Hookers @3pm

Walking group @9am

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Wednesday Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……

Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:00pm

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Thursday Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…Walking group@9am

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Friday Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise

@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday ”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

July 1st (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am (Smitty’s

July 4th (Mon) July 4th Grilled Steaks &7.50 per person (cutoff July 1st)

July 6th (Wed) Womens Club 9:30am – Sunrise eatery

July 6th (Wed) Bingo reopens…..doors open at 5pm

July 12th (Tue) Movie night 7pm (rescheduled from June)

Answer to riddle on page 3 is (Thanks)

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65”card game

Game “65” will be on vacation from Saturday, July 2nd to July 30th

and resuming on Aug 6th.

Because of vacations we are giving the game a vacation also.