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Stonehedge Beacon
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Volume 42 Issue 5
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MAY 2015
Stonehedge Residents Inc., 39820 US 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone 727.934.7917
www.stonehedgeonthehill.org,
E-mail: stonehedge3@tampabay.rr.com
Board of Director Officers 2015 - 2016
President. . . . . . . . Jayne Lucas. . . . . . 937-9309
Vice President . . . . Jerry Kinsey . . . .
2nd
641-8042
Stonehedge Residents Association
(SRA-Activities) Governors:
Vice President. . Ken Collier . . 419-483-6201
Penny Curvin – Chairman Governor ………. . . . . . . . 937-0549
Treasurer. . . . . . . . Dale Thomas . . . . 939-5525
Ron Curvin – Asst. Chairman Governor ……… . . . . . 937-0549
Secretary . . . . . . . . Lois Casey . . . . . . 940-4634
Board of Directors
Ron Curvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liz Barth – Governor ……… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
937-0549
Lynn Dunstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-9282
Terry Ellingson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-543-2733
Joyce Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 938-7798
Janet Purtee – Secretary ……. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-5196
Marcia Hughes – Treasurer ………. . . . . . . . . . . 401-465-7792
Members at Large
Cheryl Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-9155
Maryjo Mueller………... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 224-535-0950
SRI Committees *
Budget & Finance:
Dale Thomas, Chairperson
John Ahearn, Lois Casey, Melanie Horaney
Rules & Regulations:
Lynn Dunstall, Chairperson
Joanne Ahearn, Larry Anselmino, Jim Bruno, Ken Collier,
Paul Goldey, Diane LaFosse, Donna Penders, Dick Scott
Maintenance, Beautification, Risk Management (Safety):
Stonehedge Beacon Staff
Melanie Horaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor
Peggy Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover
Stonehedge Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising
Lois Bauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Editor
Gladys Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events
Ron Curvin, Chairperson
Terry Ellingson, Jerry Kinsey, Joe Massoud,
Sandy McDougall
Long Range Planning
Joyce Lester, Chairperson
John Ahearn, Jim O’Keefe, Joe Massoud, Carol Spence,
Venise Ward
Architectural Committee
Terry Ellingson, Ken Collier, Lois Casey, Jerry Kinsey
Beacon Distribution
The Stonehedge Beacon is published monthly to keep
you posted on Park News and Activities.
The Beacons will be available in a box placed at the
mailboxes and inside the Clubhouse.
If you are unable to pick up your copy of the Beacon
please call Roberta Johnson at 939-8248 and she will
bring you a copy.
APPEALS COUNCIL of SRI
Larry Anselmino, James Bruno, Gladys Edwards,
Richard Elton, Wendy Mosher, James O'Keefe, and
Lou Ann Wicher
Managers Korner
Tony Toscano
I want to start off by thanking those residents who have painted their homes and driveways as well as those who
have had their homes pressure washed. This continued maintenance has brought many compliments thru this
office, not only from other residents but from those looking for homes to buy.
I have again reprinted the Resident Check List for ALL residents to adhere to whether you are leaving or are
permanent. There is no “out of site” here at the park. Monthly inspections that encompass the entire home of
each resident are done. Remember we read the meters in the back of each home monthly.
I also would like to thank those who have told contractors and remembered themselves to park completely off the
sidewalks. The park looks much cleaner. I hope all take notice, there is still much more work that needs to be
done, especially the cleaning of driveways.
Ask first please. There are some items, tools and some block that have been taken from the garage area and
other storage areas that management or maintenance have designated for projects in the future. Most of the time
we have or come across items that residents can take to do their own small projects, but, please ask first. Thank
you.
Summer projects (reported in the last months Beacon) are still on the list for the summer months, most likely
starting in late May.
If you plan to rent your home anytime during the 2015-2016 season, please let the office know.
Currently we have ONLY 8 homes for sale (others may be for sale but the Stonehedge office has not been notified
by the owner or listing agent to date).
Unit 73 - 42.9K
Unit 81 - 40K
Unit 102 - 64.5K (CP)
Unit 112 - 45K
Unit 122 - 54.9K
Unit 162 - 99K (CP)
Unit 183 - 53.9K
Unit 236 - 53K
Unit 240 - 47K
Unit 251 - 52.5K
Unit 260 - 64.5K (CP)
(CP)-Contract Pending
Some residents have already left for the season and some of the items below have not been addressed. If items
need to be addressed and Second and Final Notices do not get a response, in accordance with your documents
these issues may be addressed at owners cost. Your choice – It’s either a “thank you” or a “spank you”.
KORNER RULE REVIEW – RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
RESIDENT CHECK LIST
Walk completely around the home and check for:
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Mold or any discoloration of the siding and fascia trim
 If Mold – get it pressure washed
 If faded paint – get it painted
 Check for any loose or fallen block around the skirting of the home – if there are holes
around the skirting that animals can get into – they will – and damage AC ducts, wires and
insulation. The block needs to be repaired immediately.
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Carport inspection
 Remove any items that can be hazardous during a high wind storm – store in shed
• DO NOT BLOCK PATH TO SPRINKLER TIMER
 Remove planters that have dead plaints in them
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Sprinkler system
 Change your battery
 Make sure its properly set – if you don’t know how to operate it by now – get instructions
SNOWBIRD AWAY FORM MUST BE ON FILE – NO QUESTIONS ASKED
If you need help with any maintenance items please call the office and we may be able to refer you to the
proper vendors to help take care of any of the above.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation
Tony
Stonehedge Beacon
Melanie Horaney
The Beacon Deadline for the June issue will be May 27, 2015. If possible please email your articles to
beacon.melanie@gmail.com, or leave your articles with Tony in the office.
WANTED
Please drop off at 208 or 93 your worn or damaged flags for proper disposal.
Gerry Dryden & Betty Nataline
Peggy Harper
Come and join me on Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. – Noon to work on ceramics.
STONEHEDGE PHOTO BOOKS
If you are eligible for a Stonehedge Photo Book and you have not yet received your book please contact Venise
Ward until May 31, 2015.
SUNSHINE REPORT
Mary Alice Gebo
ILLNESSES:
Joni Mrowczynski is recuperating at home following hip surgery.
Paul McGuire had heart surgery and will hopefully be home soon.
CONDOLENCES:
Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of:
Ern Cochran who passed away on March 29th.
Angie Haehl whose sister passed away on March 29th
Mercedes Kelly who passed away on March 30th
To all my dear friends and neighbors in Stonehedge, your cards, thoughts and prayers have helped me in my time
of sorrow. The luncheon for me and my family was absolutely lovely and the food provided was delicious and
abundant. A heartfelt thank you to everyone.
Carole Cochran and Family
The ladies of the Craft Club want to extend a Special Thank you to all who helped in making our traditional
Stonehedge Easter Sunrise Service a huge success.
A special thank you to Lillian Postlethwait for arranging for the Service and to the Choir which sang so beautifully.
A big thank you to the men who set up the tables and chairs on Saturday, and to the Craft Club ladies who
decorated the hall including the tables and prepared and served our Breakfast. They were Liz Barth, Suzanne
Coleman, Martha Collier, Gladys Edwards, Peggy McBee, Audrey McGinnis, and Bessie Petros. Our coffee
servers were Ken Collier and Chuck Musa.
There were 99 residents and guests who attended the service and 90 who enjoyed the breakfast.
Thank You!
Martha Collier and Audrey McGinnis
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns. I have been in and out of the hospital six
(6) times since January having a Heart Catherization, Esophagus Scope, AFIB Ablation, Cardio Version and
Flutter Ablation. I pray that this will be the end. I now feel great and truly feel so blessed to live in such a
wonderful caring community.
Linda Kosloski
Our sincere apology to Billy & Judy Roy for omitting them from the list of thank you’s for basket donations for the
Spring Fair. It was strictly an oversight and their donation and advice was greatly appreciated.
Gary Barth & Bob Purtee (co-chairs)
SHUFFLE SEASON CLOSING LUNCHEON
“B” Captains – Bill Roy and Ron Curvin
“A” Captains – Marion Spicer and Sylvia Harkins
President – Stan Baker
During the month of March the Shuffleboard players had their season closing luncheon at the Lucky Dill.
Special thanks were given to the following people:
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Shirley, Penny, and Joan for being the Cake Ladies for the “B” team
Bessie and Sandra for being the Cake Ladies for the “A” team
Faye Nienaber for being the statistician for the “B” team
Rey Roy for being the statistician for the “A” team
Owen Dunstall for the work he has done on the courts and equipment over the years
Recognition were given to the following players:
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Stan Baker for having the highest average on the “A” team
Ron Curvin for having the highest average on the “B” team
Roberta Johnson for being the most improved player on the “A” team
Louise Morton for being the most improved player on the “B” team
John Hankins for being Rookie of the Year for the “A” team
Bruce (Almighty) Mueller for being Rookie of the Year for the “B” team
Ron Curvin, Jim Nienaber, and Bill Walpole will have their names added to the 20 Game Winner Plaque for 2015.
See you all next year for fun and competition – newcomers are always welcome.
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
Richard and Gail Belbot – 56th
John and Joan Harrison – 58th
Richard and Barbara Gillmore
Doug & Joyce Chestnut
Roland and Jo-Ann Briere
Brian & Venise Ward, Bill and Lynette Sewell
Edward and Monika Blake – 50th
Thomas and Judith Cunniff
Tom and Peggy Berge – 50th
Wallace and Marian Koryciak
24 Billy and Judy Roy – 57th
27 Dick and Suzanne Richards – 54th
28 Augie and Dee Jesse
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
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Anna Marie Crudgington, C. Gourley Gahn
Helen Herbest
Bessie Petros, Jeanette Warren
Frank Warren
Jean Thomas
Joellen Bowman
Paul Denzer, Oliver Paternoster
Stan Baker, Barbara Gilmore, Ruth Kurtsell, Pauline Stutzman
Dee Jesse, James Kolbe
Beverly Adkins, Ralph Herrmann, Shannon Herrmann
Dena Nordlund
John Hughes
Arthur Sauve
Jeanne Mahon, Linda St. Laurent
Keith Kovach
RECIPES
Lois Bauer
Spring break is over, so you can relax in your quiet space. It was great to see the kids enjoy the pool and the
weather cooperated. Great memories were made. My daughter’s family was here over Easter. She requested
certain foods for me to cook. Would like to share some of them, if I had a recipe.
These recipes have been tried by me and I know they are good.
“NO COOK FRESH TOMATO SAUCE”
4 ½ Cups Chopped Tomatoes (I use Grape Tomatoes)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Hot Cooked Angel Hair Pasta/Parmesan Cheese
1/3 Cup Minced Fresh Basil
2 Cloves Garlic Chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
• In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with bail, oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with drained hot pasta
• Sprinkle with cheese.
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Makes 3 ½ cups of sauce. So good with a side of garlic bread.
“APPLE PIZZA”
Pat pizza dough (I use pizza dough already made from the grocery store) on to a greased 14 inch pizza pan or
cookie sheet, building the edges up slightly.
TOPPINGS:
4 Cups Sliced Peeled Apples
½ Cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ Cup Packed Brown Sugar
⅔ Cup Flour
¼ Cup Cold Butter
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
4 oz. Cream Cheese Softened
2 Tablespoons Carmel Topping
⅓ Cup Sugar
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In a large skillet cook and stir apples in butter overmedium heat for 2 minutes. Combine sugar, flour, and
cinnamon, and stir into skillet. Cook 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, cook uncovered 4-6 minutes.
• In small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar and carmel topping. In another small bowl
combine flour and sugar. Cut butter in until crumbly.
• Spread dough with cheese topping then apple topping. Sprinkle with strusel.
• Bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Will serve 10 to 12.
All of you who are going home for the summer, please be sure and hurry back. A very Happy Mothers Day.
THE LANDSCAPE ARTICLE
the landscape guy
HOT, HOT, HOT, MULCH, MULCH, MULCH
Get ready for the heat! June, July, and August in Florida. WOW! All that coupled with a water restriction is
enough to drive a garden into the brown (get it, brown, oh well). If you notice this is the May article and we are
discussing June, July and August. There is a reason for that. What you do now will affect what is to come. Seems
like we go from just remembering the cold 45-50 degree nights to the heat. Our comfortable cooler seasons seem
to be getting shorter and shorter.
This is a wonderful time of the year when everything is starting to bloom, from shrubs to flowering trees to beautiful
Morning Glories. All those nice green and colorful plants need water to stay healthy. With the severe water
restrictions soon to be coming, we face another challenge. Just think how difficult it would be to get along and feel
healthy by drinking only once a week. This is the strain the restrictions have put on our lawns and plants in the
past.
Fear not my fine friends! We have a month to prepare. The 80ish daytime temps in May will give you proper time
to get your lawn and shrubs in good shape for the heat. There is a cure, and it is built into your garden plants and
shrubs, but they need your help.
Once again the action/reaction syndrome comes into place. Plants much like the human body will only take in
what they need but unlike the human body plants do not discard that additional intake because they do not over
indulge. If you over or under feed, over or under water, you will see the results all of which are bad.
If you read and did what the past articles said to do, in conjunction with the ongoing park program, with regard to
your lawn, it will have developed a deep root system that will allow it to pick up and absorb those pockets of water
deep (4-8 inches) down into the soil. Your lawn will have developed into a thick blanket, enough to block off some
of the hot sun from drying up the soil. This coupled with a regular 4-4 ½ inch cut will allow your lawn to make it
thru the summer months even with the watering restrictions.
You should already have down a sufficient amount (approx 4 inches) of mulch around your shrubs and (approx 2-3
inches) around your prize flowers. This will allow your plants to hold a good amount of water in the soil that will not
be dried up by the hot sun.
The month of May is also a great time to add additional nutrients (fertilizer) to the soil (FOR YOUR FLOWERS
AND SHRUBS ONLY) for strength and color and protection to those critters and diseases that love the stresses
that the summer months put on our garden. A simple 10-10-10 fertilizer will do the trick. Try not to be convinced to
buy a fertilizer/pest control mix. I feel the pest control portion of the mixed bag is so minimal that it’s a waste of
money (personal opinion).
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE PARK FERTILIZATION SCHEDULE FOR SCOTTS PEST CONTROL WILL ADD
FERTILIZER TO YOUR LAWNS IN MAY - SO DO NOT FERTILIZE THE GRASS IN MAY.
WATERING HABITS ARE CRITICAL. As stated in previous articles your lawn and shrubs will adjust to lowered
watering habits.
Water once for a longer period (45 or so minutes - up to 1 hour if you have rotor type heads) as recommended and
your lawn will learn to survive on less so the heat of summer will not stress or burn the top roots of your lawn as
much.
NOTE: The change will have to be gradual - you cannot go from 7 days a week (those with new sod) to one
day. Lowering to 3 or 2 days a week for a few weeks will acclimate your lawn to the lower watering needs.
Signs of stress on a lawn will be the curling of the blades of grass - they will fold in on each other - Cure:
additional watering is needed. Signs of stress or under watering may be drooping leaves or even some
browning of or dropping off of flower buds and leaves. Cure: more hand watering of those plants show
stress signs and possible more mulch around them.
Signs of overwatering or poor drainage is the appearance of dollar weed in the lawn and the yellowing of
shrub or flower plant leaves. Cure: cut back on watering until you find the balance. There are simple dollar
weed sprays that can be applied (purchased at a local garden center).
Tip of the month: This is a very important step in choosing your landscape. Plants with the same watering habits,
heat and cold tolerance in the same garden is another essential step in a stress free healthy garden.
I cannot stress the point enough that for a healthy lawn and plants you must put in some time and effort, and like
anything else, if you pay attention on a regular basis it will become easier and easier to see the signs of a healthy,
as well as, the beginnings of a stressed lawn and garden. It will also be less and less work to maintain as the
seasons go on, but by no means is it a hands off deal. You will soon notice what the proper fertilizers, along with
the contributions of pesticide and disease control products will do, if applied before you notice signs of stress and
infestation (all discussed in previous articles).
If you have taken the advice from this and previous articles, along with the program provided by the park you
should be at the start of a great and colorful season of gardening.
Healthy Gardening
It’s a good day on the green side of the grass
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN TARPON SPRINGS
Gladys Edwards
PLACES TO VISIT IN TARPON SPRINGS
Historic Depot Museum
160 E Tarpon Avenue
Open: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Free
Heritage Museum
100 Beckman Lane (in Craig Park)
Open: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
$3.00 Per Person – Children Free
1883 Safford House Museum
23 Parkin Court (off Grand Blvd)
Open for guided tours Wednesday & Friday 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
$3.00 Per Person – Children Free
Cultural Center & Box Office
101 S Pinellas (Alt. 19)
Open Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M..
Admission free to exhibits - They have very interesting exhibits
Performing Arts Center
324 Pine Street (Inside City Hall)
Lobby Box Office opens one hour before showtime
Telephone: 727-942-5605
OUTDOOR PLACES TO VISIT
Sunset Beach - beach and picnic areas
April 2nd –Sunset Beach Concert Series featuring Rusty Trumpet
Fred Howard Park - beach and picnic areas
Anderson Park - picnic areas
Walls Park - fishing piers, picnic areas, walking & biking trails
Brooker Creek - hiking trails, information on historic Florida, picnic area
2015 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT SERIES – 7:00 P.M. - FREE
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
Jeff Vitolo & Quarter Mile Rebels
Crystal Beach String Band
Synergy
Red House Road
Slickside
Glad All Over & Bonfire
Grimes Alley Blues Band & Bonfire
Shuttle to beach at Tarpon Springs High School. Refreshments available for purchase. Pets and alcohol are
prohibited.
Baseball
Find and circle all of the Baseball words that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell a secret message - a Humphrey Bogart quotation.
APPEAL
BALK
BASE
BATTER
BUNT
CATCH
COACH
DEAD BALL
DEFENSE
DOUBLE HEADER
DUGOUT
FAIR BALL
FAIR TERRITORY
FLY BALL
FORCE PLAY
FORFEITED GAME
FOUL BALL
FOUL TERRITORY
FOUL TIP
GROUND BALL
IN FLIGHT
INFIELD FLY
INFIELDER
INNING
INTERFERENCE
LEAGUE
LINE DRIVE
LIVE BALL
MOUND
OBSTRUCTION
OFFENSE
OUTFIELDER
OVERSLIDE
PENALTY
PITCHER
PIVOT FOOT
RETOUCH
RUN DOWN
RUNNER
SCOREBOARD
SHORTSTOP
STRIKE
TAG
THROW
TIE GAME
TRIPLE PLAY
UMPIRE
WILD PITCH
Summer
Find and circle all of the summer words that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell an additional summer item.
ANTS
AUGUST
BARBECUE
BASEBALL
BEACH
BEES
BICYCLE
BLUE SKY
BOATING
BREEZE
CAMPING
FISHING
FLIES
FLOWERS
GARDENING
GOLF
GREEN GRASS
HAT
HIKING
HOLIDAYS
HOT
ICE CREAM
JULY
JUNE
MOSQUITOES
NO SCHOOL
PICNIC
ROLLER BLADES
SANDALS
SKATEBOARD
SOCCER
SOLSTICE
SPRINKLERS
SUNBURN
SUNGLASSES
SUNSCREEN
SUNSHINE
SUNTAN
SWEAT
SWIMMING
U V RAYS
WASPS
WATER FIGHTS
WATERMELON