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The Vantage Pointe Newsletter January 15, 2009
Boardwalk
Message from Ernie Kelly, VPHA President
Welcome back to all our post-holiday snowbirds!
Our new pool has recently had some warranty work done on the deck area, but all is complete now except for some minor tile work when supplies are available. The new pool drain cover required by law as of December, 2008, will probably be delayed until after March, due to lack of supply and the difficulty of installation. It’s not as simple as hoped for originally. Just a reminder, our pool is for use by residents and overnight guests only.
The new gutters and downspouts have been installed on the front and parking sides of the clubhouse. Everything seems much better!
It’s time to pass along some safety concerns that we all need to address in the community. Walkers, including pet walkers, should stay on the LEFT side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. All bicyclists should be on the right side of the road, riding with the normal traffic flow (not facing traffic). Please remember to carry a visible light or wear reflective clothing after dark or early in the morning before sunrise.
Pet owners are reminded that all pets are to be leashed at all times. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet no matter where you are within the Vantage Pointe community.
If you are planning on updating your landscaping, please remember to leave at least five feet between plantings at full growth so that the lawn maintenance staff can complete their job without problems.
To the Point
Glenn Myers and Mike Langland were nominated at the January meeting to fill two vacancies on the VPHA Board. Ballots will be distributed soon to each homeowner, to be returned before or during the February 10 annual meeting at the Clubhouse.
Spaghetti Dinner Sold Out Saturday, January 24, 4:30 happy hour at the Clubhouse, dinner served at 5:00. Spaghetti and Italian sausage, salad, rolls, dessert and a glass of wine. (Take your own beverage if desired.) Table service provided.
Ice Cream Social Sunday the 25th of January, 3:00. Still only $1.00, and free if your birthday is in January. Sheet cake and home-made hot fudge and caramel sauces for your indulgence.
Pancake Breakfast Saturday, January 31, 8:00 – 9:30 at the Clubhouse. Sign-up on sheet at the clubhouse required. And oh yes! -– this one is FREE.
Line dancing preceded by half an hour of low-key warm-up exercises every Monday afternoon 1:30-2:30 at the clubhouse. Everyone is welcome and no experience necessary.
www.vantagepointfl.com is the Web site to check for neighborhood pictures, scheduled events, links to newspapers, weather, and lots of other helpful information. The e-mail address to Jerry Syfert for including your news items and pictures is aj6@juno.com.
Bridge, at the clubhouse on Tuesdays, 12:30 till 3:30. Call Jane Flexon, 386-4916, to check on table filling.
Card
Bingo at
the clubhouse on the first and third Tuesdays at . Please bring quarters.
We will be playing 12 games with the 13th free for losers.
Shuffleboard Monday (after coffee), Wednesday and Friday at 9:00, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 6:30.
New Homeowners and/or Renters: Please plan to attend an informal meeting at the clubhouse on Thursday, February 12, at 7:00 PM. This will be an opportunity to get answers to any questions you might have, and to learn more about the rules and regulations governing our neighborhood association.
Irrigation If you are having a problem with your lawn sprinklers, Jim Kolb is the neighbor to call, 471-0927, but please do not phone him before 9:00 A.M. Make arrangements to be on hand when he arrives to help you.
Sewer System Update Since the city has not completed purchase of our sewer system yet, residents should plan on paying their regular monthly fees to Landmark Enterprises at least through January and possibly February. The city’s purchase offer is set to expire February 20, unless extended.
A New Pool Table (well, reconditioned) will soon replace the old one in the Clubhouse. At the Homeowners’ meeting this week $1000 was authorized for the purchase.
Please check the Bulletin Boards when you pick up your mail, for notices and information of VP activities. Personal notices and advertisements can be posted on the boards in the clubhouse.
The Vantage Pointe Directory is kept up-to-date by Gayle Magisano, ayla177@yahoo.com, and Sue Kelly, ekelly47@embarqmail.com. If your phone number or e-mail address changes, please let them know. Also, if you have renters or new neighbors, remind them so they will be included and receive the newsletter.
Beside
the Point
A new IKEA store will open in Tampa next summer. It is being built on 29 acres along Route 60 at 22nd Street, and will display 50 room settings, three complete model home interiors, and a 300-seat restaurant serving Swedish specialties as well as American dishes. IKEA stores are fascinating places to visit for a huge variety of stylish, practical furnishings that are of excellent quality and reasonably priced. Obviously they’re not concerned that the distressed economy will impact their particular area of commercial success. Maybe we can hire a bus and make a day of it there next fall.
Highlands Art League is sponsoring a national competition of juried original art which will be on display from February 20 through March 26. 125 entries have been submitted from local artists and other talented people willing to ship their work from California, New York, and many other states, for the chance to win a prize of $300, $700, and $1000. A reception will be held at the Art League Friday, Feb. 20, from 5:00 – 8:00 and the public is cordially invited.
Viewpoint
is published the day after the monthly Homeowners’ meeting. It will be
posted to anyone who provides a SASE, and e-mailed to you if we have your
correct address. News items, events and information for inclusion should be
given to Sunny Fuller, 2117 Vantage Trace,
hanksun@strato.net
Phone 471-6631.