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The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of the Grand Valley

Homeowners Association G.V.H.A. P.O. Box 550 New Port Richey, FL 34656

Tel. (813) 468-0872 Issue 212 May 2013 Page 1 of 12

Editor: Walda Pagucci 8141 Stony Bridge Drive 264-7773

From the Management Just a friendly reminder - be aware of our STOP signs and the 15 mph speed limit. Please always be cautious of walkers and bicycles. To all those who leave for the summer, have a safe trip and we look forward to seeing you in the fall.

From The President I would like to thank my board and everyone who has sponsored an activity or volunteered in any way to make Grand Valley a fun place to live. The General meeting May 6th will be the last before the summer recess. The park is not shutting down for the summer. Thanks to all the wonderful people serving on our new social committee, there are plenty of activities planned. Check out the Grapevine and the bulletin board posted at the clubhouse. The next General Meeting will be September 9th, 2013. Have a great summer; see you all in the fall. Nick Bell Board President

Donate Used Eyeglasses Please donate any of your old eyeglasses by placing them in the box on our library table.

Kaffee Klatch Join us for coffee and donuts every third Saturday of each month beginning May 18th at 10 AM. Cost is $2.00.

Memorial Day Cookout Come celebrate Memorial Day with friends and neighbors. There will be NO CHARGE, but you must have a ticket. Tickets will be available from Connie Coté in the office beginning May 1st. Cut off date for tickets is 5/22. The GVHOA will provide watermelons, buns and dessert. We will eat in the clubhouse, and then enjoy the pool, and inside and outside games and activities. BYOB, your choice of meat to cook, and a dish to share.

Texas Hold ‘Em Mark your calendar. On Tuesday, 6/4 and Thursday 6/6 at 1 PM, in the clubhouse, there will be tutoring sessions. There will be a short “refresher” course at 12:30 PM with the tournament following at 1 PM. The Buy-In is $10.00 for 100 chips. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Messina @ 848-9071

Our Troops Times are tough, but please don’t forget our troops – they deserve all the support we can give them. Keep your donations coming. See the box in the clubhouse. Any money donations are to be given to Sis Pickles or Pat Blake for postage.

Can Tabs for Shriners Hospital Shriners Hospitals is a network of 22 children’s hospitals throughout North America. Shriners Hospitals are specialty hospitals, treating children’s orthopedic problems, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injuries and severe burn injuries. All services are provided regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Keeping TABS is a fun way to help the children and at the same time promote recycling. AND THE WINNERS ARE THE CHILDREN! Please continue to turn your tabs in to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor or to Connie in the office.

Pancake Breakfast The Pancake Breakfasts are done until November. See you then! Jackie Massey 845-7799 Pancake Breakfast Chairman

Thank You I would like to thank everybody for helping me celebrate my big birthday and for all the wonderful gifts. It sure was a great surprise! I will always remember seeing all the smiling faces of my friends and family.

What a fabulous birthday! ! Lindalee Dutremble

Men’s Wednesday Night Straight Poker!

By “straight” we mean with no wild cards! All men are invited to play. Games are at the clubhouse every Wednesday night; from 6 to 9 PM. Join us for some good, friendly poker! For information, call John @ 727-264-7773.

Recycle Aluminum Cans Recycle your aluminum cans by placing them in the “Blue Bags” on scheduled recycle days. In May it is the 10th and the 24th. Please note that cans may no longer be brought to the clubhouse.

Line Dancing Line Dancing will be discontinued until the Fall. Watch for starting dates!. Any questions – call Genevieve Isaacson @ 843-0867.

Upcoming Events – Please Mark Your Calendar

July 4 Independence Day - “Ice Cream Social”

June 4 and June 6 - Texas Hold ‘Em. At 1 PM, in the clubhouse, there will be tutoring sessions. There will be a short “refresher” course at 12:30 PM with the tournament following at 1 PM.

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Thank You A big thank you to all that helped with the Military fund raiser on April 6th it was a big success and we raised enough money to send boxes for several months. Thanks to Grand Valley for supporting this very important cause. We need to support our men and women overseas fighting for our freedom. The next fundraiser will be November 2, 2013 see you

then. Verlie Pickles and Pat Blake !

Scrapbooking/Cardmaking We’re still scrapping/cardmaking at 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the clubhouse. Bring your photos and paper supplies. All crafters welcome. Bring small (manicure) scissors, cutting board and an exacto knife. Questions? Call Patty @ 815-8730 or Laurel @ 842-1858.

Red Hat Ladies I want to wish all the Northern gals a safe trip and a great summer. Also want to thank all the ladies that signed up for the Christmas Play. We had 14 ladies. Money was sent 4/17/2013; it should be a great time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dick and Sharon on the loss of their son. Susan Chafin 813-340-1372

Ladies Lunch I want to thank everyone who attended the Luncheon at Kally K’s. We had about 33 ladies, some did go to the Internet cafe after lunch and had a lot of fun. Our next lunch will be at the Olive Garden on Rt 19 . at 1 o'clock on May 14th. We will miss our snow birds that leave by then. Olive Garden has a new lunch menu, looks great on TV. If anyone needs a ride contact me. Pat Blake @ 849-98311.

Get Well Get Well cards were sent to Margaret Siefert, Carl Presher, John Bencik, Fred Carpenter, Karen Huff, Ruth Bell, Fern Forgues, Frank Messina, and Bob Pickles.

Sympathy Cards Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Margaret Siefert and to Dick and Sharon Heinzenberger on the loss of their son.


THE FINAL INSPECTION

The Marine stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, Marine, how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?”

The Marine squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I have not. Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here. They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod. As the Marine waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.

“Step forward now, Marine, you've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell.”

Author Unknown

It's the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen, not the reporter, who has given us the Freedom of the press. It's the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen, not the poet, who has given us the Freedom of Speech. It's the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen, not the politicians, that ensure our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen, who salute the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country, and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.


Anniversaries

05/01/1965 Laurence & Rosa Wensil 05/02/1964 Marty & Kathy Meehan 05/09/1959 Jimmy & Betty Wood

05/10/1960 Jerry & Roberta Klein

05/15/1976 Nick & Ruth Bell 05/15/1960 Frank & Ollie Parnell 05/16/1959 Ed & Roberta Grabowski 05/23/1995 Larry & Wendy Adams 05/24/1973 Ellis & Ellie Whitman

05/27/1983 Ron & Diane Vachon

Happy Birthday

5/1 Mary Gnad

5/4 Dick Heinzenberger 5/5 Carmen Augusta

5/6 Frank Parnell 5/10 Maynard Young

5/12 Judy Scott 5/13 Sharon Heinzenberger 5/13 Marty Lescher 5/15 Phyllis Terock 5/16 Norma Garces 5/17 Neomi Appenzeller 5/17 Nancie Jardine 5/18 Larry Adams 5/18 Pat Brown

5/18 Helen Herman

5/18 Dave Payton

5/19 Eleanor Gonzales 5/21 Bernie Kingsgley 5/22 Frank Messina

5/24 Millie Ezo 5/26 Marilyn Hobbie 5/27 Janet Steiger 5/29 Peggy Madison

5/30 Jean Houston








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