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Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Thanksgiving November 2015

What Thanksgiving means

T---is for thankfulness for many joys and blessings---

H---is for our homes so warm and bright----

A---is for autumn time for harvest and abundance___

N---is for nature’s beauty and delight---

K---is for the kitchens where good food is cooked with

love-

S---for spicy fragrances in the air---

G---is for the gathering of family and friends---

I---for the inheritance we share---

V---is for the visions that the Pilgrims held so dear---

I---is for high ideals in all they planned---

N---is for our native country brave and great and free---

G---for God’s great goodness to our land---

Remember to fly your flag on Veterans Day. Honor the many heroes from all the wars who died for our freedom and peace.

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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.

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 2014-2016

Vice President Jim McAdams 2014-2016

Secretary Peggy Elkins 2014-2016

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2014-2016

Directors:

Priscilla Medeiros 2014-2016

Hollis Adams 2014-2016

Harvey Barber 2015-2017

Roger Layne 2015-2017

Mary Freund 2015-2017

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100

Sick/Prayer List.

Mary Bolin Ana Badillo Nancy Orr Nona Gardner Norm Tierney

Don Reno Willie Stoever

Get Well Wishes To All!

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In Memoriam

Phil & Kathy McPheron Mother (Betty) passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Ron & Pamela Glenna 11213 Ewing Dr

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Ren & Judy Batteen Nov 1st

Ed & Katie Bellnier Nov 3rd

Bobby & Tanya Hahn Nov 13th

Monte & Mary Bolin Nov 19th

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I am looking for wedding anniversaries celebrated for each month of the year. We

have so many in this community who have shown wedded bliss for so many years and we

would like to acknowledge all.

Please submit to me (Phyllis) by the 15th of each month so it can be shared by all.

from Tom’s desk.

Hello Southfork,

We have a lot going on for this winter season so that means we will

need some help, remember, we are all volunteers. So if you see

something you would like to help with, let one of us know, you might

just like it. Check the newsletter, bulletin board and the big sign for

all of our activities. We have a very nice Bocce Ball court so let’s use

it. Please, someone, step forward and take charge.

We are going to have a welcome back party at the Pavillion on Nov 7th

at 4pm and all are welcome. It will be a cook out by “Bahr’s Propane”.

They will do the cooking and furnish the meat. The HOA will furnish

the rest. So, please sign up so we know how many will be attending.

Nov 14th

will be our carport sale from 8am to 12pm. The HOA will be

serving coffee and doughnuts and again we will need help with this.

Give me a call.

The Women’s Club Bazaar will be Nov 21st

from 8am to noon.

The Association Fall Membership meeting will be Monday, Nov 23rd

. It

is a very important meeting, so plan to attend. We will be taking

nominations for officers and directors for next year and the time is

9am.

Thanksgiving Dinner will be a Pot Luck at 4pm. We will need some

help and the turkeys will be furnished by Southfork Management.

See you around the Park. Tom

Association Meeting

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

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 for 4 officers and 2 directors will be presented and opened for year 2016 - 2018

All members and any new residents interested are invited (Dues - $20.00, must be paid in

January before elections in order to vote)

Good way to meet your neighbors

Get to hear the Board and their accomplishments over the summer months

Looking for social Idea’s … tell us want you want and expect.

Must show current Member card that you belong to Association in order to vote.

We need your input, questions and suggestions (bring some with you)

For all members, there may be a vote on association issues needed and we need your input

Newer things happening and we want to make this an active year again!

COME ONE…COME ALL…VOLUNTEER…

In order to continue our activities successfully, we need volunteers who are willing to donate their

time and talent as 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 association

community which all of us can enjoy. If you can help in any way, please contact Tom G or any of the

board members which are listed on page 2 of the newsletter.

Women’s Club

On Oct 7th

, 31 Members including 3 new members met in the Clubhouse for

their monthly Meeting. The clubhouse was nicely decorated by Carol Albers and

Katie Bellnier. Thanks for a job well done.

Carol Albers presented 21 baby quilts that will be donated to the Battered

Women's Shelter and if any excess of quilts are made, they will be donated to

Cornerstone For Women. The reports were read and approved. The quilters are

working on items to be raffled for the Bazaar.

Thanks to Carol Whitbeck for decorating the pots at the Pool with Halloween

Colors And now she is working on the Fall and holidays decorations.

We celebrated the October birthdays Carol Albers and Phyllis Grossi.

Because we did not have a speaker for this meeting we played a few games of

Bingo To the pleasure of the Ladies. Tanya Hahn as generous as ever gave 4 bags of

Avon Products to be raffled and Verna King gave a nice handmade shawl that was

also raffled.

Some sheets were passed out for the members to sign and volunteer on what

Committee They would like to help on.

1) Charity Committee

2) Bazaar/ Baskets/food,(sloppy Joes) //Help where needed.

3) X-Mas party and the soup Supper (in March)

We had a very good response and those sheets will be passed again in November to

include the Snowbirds, I want to thank everyone who signed those sheets - Together

we can do great things. The main topic was the Bazaar Nov. 21st

John the Mgr is helping us with the setting of the tables according to Mary

Bolin's Plan. Katie Bellnier is in charge of the Bake Good table.

We will have many baskets to be raffled and we will have Sloppy Joes with chips and

a drink for $3.00 Come and support us this is how we can raise money for Charity.

Carol Albers reminded everyone that we are collecting old reading glasses.

There is a box in the Library and they will be given to the Lion's Club.

Next month Nov 4th

, Betty Butler of Maverick Dr. is co-ordinating this with

someone of the Pasco Sheriff Dept who will be here to talk on Self-defense.

It should be very interesting.

We will also celebrate the summer birthdays.

Be sure to be there because it will be a very busy and interesting meeting.

Marielle

DATE: 11/21/2015

TIME: 8AM TO 12:30 P.M.

Please let me introduce, just in the event you have not had the pleasure,

Dixie and Pete Logoyda. Dixie and Pete are from Western Pennsylvania and

have been with the Southfork Community for 14 years. After visiting family

on the East Coast, after many visits, checking out comfortable, congenial

places to live, to our benefit, they decided on Southfork. Actually Palm

Harbor introduced us to them. Yea!

They have 4 children, 15 grand children,

and 1 great grandchild.

Apparently at a dance, a few years back,

Pete noticed this long legged gal, in khaki

pants, tooling around the dance floor,

ogled her, as he is known to do, And became

smitten, guess the feeling was mutual, they

have been a couple ever since.

Dixie enjoyed her duties, bringing up four

wonderful children, while Pete provided for

his family as an aircraft mechanic. As the

children became adults, Dixie found

pleasure in playing the Dulcimer, enjoyed

taking lessons and attending concerts with

Pete. A beautiful instrument I might add.

After moving to Southfork, both became very

active in our community, both serving as

vice-president on our HOA board, board

members, and served many a monthly

breakfast for several years, yes with help,

but they were always

steering the ship. Monday morning coffee, you will see the donuts arrive,

via Pete, and the making of fresh brewed coffee. 50/50, fun for residents

and capital for HOA, again Pete is at the helm. Playing Pool is one of

Pete's favorite, and helping to run the shuffleboard tournament is another

ships wheel he steers. Forgot to mention he is our photographer at most

functions. Thanks for all that. Also, full time residents.

Speaking of ships, they have enjoyed many cruises with other Southfork

residents. When Armand and I moved in, we were approached by them, asking if

we would be interested in running for office. I remember saying to Armamd,

"They like us, they really like us,". A bit like Sally Field at the oscars.

Huuummmm, still wondering about that.

Adjectives: Kind, caring, considerate, pleasant, hard working, loyal,

helpful. Just to mention a few. They describe Pete and Dixie. Lauren,(a

registered nurse), granddaughter, is currently serving on a Mercy Ship in

Madagascar, just showing, the Apple does not fall far from the tree.

You will see Dixie quilting and line dancing, and if the instructor plays the

right tune, Toes In The Water, yes, you have it, Pete will also be "vining to

the right." Need a ride to an out of park social get together, always an

extra seat in the van. I have had the privilege of occupying that seat on

many occasions. Thanks for all you do and will continue to do, I am proud to

be considered your friend.

Submitted by, Kathy Gallick

SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes, deletions,

or additions of our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted

by November 25th. All new resident’s, please submit your name, address, phone number,

email address to Phyllis Grossi for an update for the directory. 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 ____________________________________________________________

Wedding Anniversary _______________________________________________________

November 1st 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!

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Lions Club Donations of Eye Glasses

Just a reminder………………..In the Library at the clubhouse, there is a box

for donations of all eye glasses. Carol Albers is in charge and when the

box gets full she takes them to the Lions club where they are used for

distribution for those in need of glasses.

Please, instead of storing or tossing those old eye glasses, bring them up, because you never

know who they may help!

SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes, deletions,

or additions of our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted

by November 25th. All new resident’s, please submit your name, address, phone number,

email address to Phyllis Grossi for an update for the directory. 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 ____________________________________________________________

Wedding Anniversary _______________________________________________________

November 1st 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!

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Lions Club Donations of Eye Glasses

Just a reminder………………..In the Library at the clubhouse, there is a box

for donations of all eye glasses. Carol Albers is in charge and when the

box gets full she takes them to the Lions club where they are used for

distribution for those in need of glasses.

Please, instead of storing or tossing those old eye glasses, bring them up, because you never

know who they may help!

NOVEMBER 2015 IN SOUTHFORK

11/1 – Daylight Savings Time Ends and darkness comes earlier. We get that hour back we

lost in March and remember to set your clocks back.

11/11 – Veterans Day – What a special time to salute and honor all our Veterans. They

deserve all the praise and recognition we can give them! Thanks to each and every one of

those who have and still are serving our wonderful country! Many gave their lives and many

still wear the scars. God Bless all!

11/26 – Thanksgiving Day – A time for family and friends to get together and give “thanks” for

all we’ve been blessed with. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all and those who are traveling to be

with families and friends - have a safe and blessed holiday!

(Remember, you are what you eat!)

And last, but not least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all you “cool” November folks!

Well, it is time to reveal the “WHO IN THE “SOUTHFORK” WORLD IS THIS” from our October

newsletter. See how many you got correct! Here goes…..

#1 – PHYLLIS GROSSI – born Phyllis Barreca in Brownsville, PA on October 31st

! We all know

Phyllis around Southfork for all she does along with being chief editor and contributor of our

Southfork News!

AND…….

#5 – PAT GROSSI – born in Lockport, NY on August 5th

. Pat and Phyllis met at the famous

Niagara Falls and returned there August 1, 1959 to be united in marriage! They retired in

2004 in Schwenksville, PA and moved to Southfork in August 2004.

#2 – TOM GEYER – born on a farm in Marysville, OH on February 21st

. Tom never ventured a

move from Ohio (until here) and had a tire business there for 40 years. He is also a private

pilot and has owned several planes during his lifetime. He and his wife, Judy, have been

married 34 years and they left Ohio for their new home in Southfork Florida 12 years ago. Of

course everyone knows what an important role Tom has as our Association President!

#3 – KATHY GALLICK – born Kathleen Strang in Stratford, CT on December 8th

and was

raised there too. Kathy says, however, that her heart has always been in Vermont. I can

see why. Kathy moved to Southfork 10 years ago. She contributes so much to our

community; one being the line dance instructor and another as contributing writer for our

monthly newsletter, just to mention a couple.

#4 – JEAN DEISS (yours truly) – born Jean Snedigar in Newcastle, IN on August 31st

; raised in

central IL; lived in and around Arlington, TX for the last 25+ years before moving to FL. I

thought TX was where my heart would stay until I reunited with Larry Ruffner (we had dated

53 ago in IL). Both losing our spouses, we rekindled old flames and now my heart has been

here in Southfork since early 2012! (I never imaged anyone would guess this one, but

needed an extra pic!)

Okay, so you have the scoop! There’s much more to write about these folks but you know a

little about their “roots.” We’ve added five more “cuties” in this issue. Good luck as this is a

tough one!!!!

Until next time…Make it a great day – every day!

Jean Deiss (863)602-1535 (email: jdeiss0831@yahoo.com)

“SOUTHFORK”

#1 This pretty little Princess

was born in New York. She

has made her home in Florida

since the 1960’s and moved

to Southfork about seven

years ago. Look at those

beautiful tresses!

#2 Now here is a wee one

from the “Baby Hall of Fame.”

This little one - all grown up

now, was born in Pennsylvania

and has lived in Southfork for

a little less than 15 years. Oh

that sweet little smile!

#3 Well, here is the little “Wanna-

Be Ali” and this handsome little

dude was born and raised in the

Midwest. He’s been a true Floridian

since the early 70’s and made his

home in Southfork in 2001 – far

away from the boxing world!

#4 Look at this this cute little sailor. He

was born in New York and has quite a

story to tell about himself and his

brother (revealed next time). He made

his home in Southfork less than ten

years ago! What a happy little guy!

#5 Wow! Here’s a beauty that should have been on

the Hollywood Silver Screen! This pretty little lady

was born in Northeast PA and she and her hubby

settled in Southfork almost 15 years ago!

Date: November 14th, 2015

Time: 8 a.m. to Noon

FLU SHOTS

FREE CLINIC

Thursday, November 12

1:00PM

Walgreens Pharmacist

at Southfork

Summer is almost over and flu season will be upon

us before we know it. Southfork is once again

hosting Walgreen’s Pharmacy Flu Shot Clinic right

here in the clubhouse. No need to make a trip to

your doctor’s office, just sign up in the clubhouse

for November 12 at 1PM for your flu shot. Be sure

to bring your insurance/medicare information so

they can bill your insurance.

Cost is $25.99 without insurance.

Any questions contact the office.

Southfork Management

SOUTHFORK ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Bobby Palermo &

The Music of Neil Diamond, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson

November 10thm a great entertainment in Southfork

Ticket Prices @$7.50

Bobby Palermo has been performing in every major Casino including (Caesar Palace, Hurrah’s and Bally’s), East Coast Cruise Lines, plus just about every Dinner and Supper Theater in Florida.

Bobby is known as Florida’s Neil Diamond.

Southfork Ambulance Service Program

General Membership Meeting

December 11th A 10:00am, Clubhouse

Definition: The “Ambulance Service Program” is a fee paid (annually) membership

organization. Purpose, to assist members paying “Pasco County Emergency Rescue Squad”

fees. Pasco County EMT/911 Ambulance services now approach $700.00 per trip.

Membership: All individuals residing in Southfork are eligible. All residents need not join. All

member’s rights and voting powers are equal. Any rule changes, would require membership

majority vote at an annual meeting.

Dues – Fees: New membership coverage to begin (7) seven days after payment is received.

The initial new member fee is set at $15.00.

Term: A one year agreement, beginning January 1st, thru December 31st. All dues, either new

or renewing are due by January 1st. There are no provisions to prorate short term dues.

Beginning in 2016 the term will begin on January 1st and end on December 31st. All benefits

expire on December 31st. Late renewals are subject to the (7) day delay, the same as a new

member.

Benefit: Most hospitalization plans add a $100-$200 co-pay fee for ambulance service. Our

Ambulance Service Program would pay to our user member $150.00 per usage, limited to two

calls per year. Payment is restricted to an Emergency (911) call from anywhere in Pasco

County. Example: Heart Failure, Stroke, Falls, Breathing Problems or any EMT determined

emergency.

Please contact Jim McAdams with any questions (352-206-2754).

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Who loves auctions?

There is an auction every

Thurs at 6pm and Sunday at

5pm 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) 437-5219

Cell: (352) 999-2908

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Let me help you take

care of things you need

cleaned around the

house. General

housecleaning, ironing,

laundry, cooking.

lawncare, homecare for

sick, shopping.

Contact Ruth

@ 813-999-6085

References Available

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

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Weekly Calendar of Events

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

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…

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

Euchre @6pm

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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…DBL Pinochle 6pm

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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 @5:15pm

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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…

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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 Weight to Go @9am….”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

Nov 4th (Wed) Women’s Club 9:30am (2 cans food for needy)

Nov 5th (Fri) Men’s Breakfast 9am

Nov 7th (Sat) Welcome Back Party 4pm (Pavilion)

Nov 8th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)

Nov 10th (Tues) Entertainment 7pm (Bobby Palermo)

Nov 12th (Thur) Flu Clinic 1pm

Nov 14th (Sat) Carport Sale 8am to noon

Nov 16th (Mon) Assn Officers/Directors 9am

Nov 21st (Sat) Women’s Club Annual bazaar 8am to 12:30pm

Nov 23rd (Mon) 1st meeting HOA for all members 9am

Nov 26th (Thur) Thanksgiving Potluck 4pm

Nov 29th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget $2.00 in dimes)