MAY NEWS FROM VANTAGE POINTE

Highlighting the last meeting before summer break was a review of recent pool repairs including the replacement of our pool pump, replacement of the main drain cover, and final replacement of all cracked tiles. The pool looks and runs just like the day it opened about a year ago. Also, a new drain field has been dug to correct an existing problem.

Our lawns are showing stress from the lack of rain (until tonight) but so are our wells as we are having trouble maintaining pressure during watering periods. Only some consistent rain that replenishes the aquifer will help ease the situation.

Lastly, the board will look into the purchase of a new computer for VPHA treasurer's use.

Monday morning several residents were greeted by a family of red foxes who playfully took a morning stroll from their nearby accommodations in one of our culverts. Animal control is trapping them now so they can be moved to a more natural environment. Please don't feed them under any circumstance.

ON MAY 9TH A COMMITTEE OF GUYS PREPARED AND SERVED A MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH TO ABOUT 30 WOMEN AND ABOUT 20 GUYS AT THE CLUBHOUSE. WOMEN WERE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE AND MEN PAID $5.00 EACH. BRUNCH CONSISTED OF FRENCH TOAST, PORK SAUSAGE, BACON, SCRAMBLED EGGS, JUICE AND COFFEE.

PICTURES OF THE BRUNCH CAN BE SEEN BY GOING TO THE VANTAGE POINTE WEB SITE AT www.vantagepointfl.com AND CLICK ON THE COMMITTEE PICTURE.

A MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCK LUNCHEON IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25TH AT 11:00 (AFTER A SHORT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE).

THE COST IS $3.00 AND HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS WILL BE FURNISHED. A LIST FOR POTLUCK ITEMS IS IN THE CLUBHOUSE. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM SHIRLEY LEMKE (382-8559).

A FATHERS DAY ITALIAN EVENING MEAL IS BEING PLANNED BY A COMMITTEE OF LADIES FOR JUNE 20TH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MENU IS BEING KEPT SECRET. MEN GET IN FREE BUT THE LADIES HAVE TO PAY. WATCH THE BULLETIN BOARDS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

FOR ALL OF YOU BODY BUILDERS, WE NOW HAVE A GOLDS GYM, LOCATED NEXT TO "BOOKS A MILLION" IN THE SHELBY CROSSING MALL.

WORK IS CONTINUING ON THE NEW LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES ON THE SOUTH END OF TOWN.

FOR ALL WHO LOVE FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS, TRY McCRACKEN FARMS ON HARNAGE RD. (take 17 to Powerline Road, turn right toward Highland Ridge, Harnage Rd. is first road on the left).

ABOUT EVERY KIND OF VEGETABLE YOU CAN THINK OF AND ALL ARE HYDROPONICALLY GROWN. YOU CAN EITHER PICK YOUR OWN OR THEY WILL PICK FOR YOU. CITRUS, STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES AND VEGETABLES. WORTH A TRIP IF YOU LIKE THINGS FRESH. THEIR TOMATOES EVEN TASTE LIKE TOMATOES.

During the summer, if anyone has any changes or additions for the new directory, PLEASE let Gayle Magisano know at ayla177@yahoo.com. She is working to have a new directory ready for February 2010. We need everyones help to do this.

Card Bingo is still being played on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.