Don't forget to RSVP if you plan to attend the Community Picnic on Tuesday. We will be shopping for food on Monday, so please return your form Sunday.
I forgot to mention that the picnic will be held on Sunset Point at noon on Tuesday. All residents are welcome to attend. We are asking for desserts to share, like cookies and bars.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sign Petition to Stop Gandy Overpass
As most of you know there is another attempt to get the neighborhood's approval for a bridge extension of the Selmon Crosstown Expressway from the exit on Gandy Blvd to the Gandy Bridge.
Two businesses on Gandy have a petition drive under way in opposition to the bridge concept. Should you like to sign the petition it is available at Scan Design on W. Gandy Blvd and Triage Consignments across the street on S. Lois.
Thank you for taking the time to participate.
Jerry Frankhouser, PresidentBayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com813-507-9664
Two businesses on Gandy have a petition drive under way in opposition to the bridge concept. Should you like to sign the petition it is available at Scan Design on W. Gandy Blvd and Triage Consignments across the street on S. Lois.
Thank you for taking the time to participate.
Jerry Frankhouser, PresidentBayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com813-507-9664
April 7 Election of Officers
Due to the many absences of board members, the election of officers has been scheduled for April 7 at 2:00. The board members will decide who will serve as officers for the upcoming term.
The regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on April 15, at 2:00 pm.
The regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on April 15, at 2:00 pm.
Bar B Q Planned
A celebration of a great season and the recognition of community volunteers will happen on March 31, at noon, under the pavillion on Sunset Point. All residents are welcome to attend. Please bring a lawn chair! (Shareholders and renters are considered residents.)
The menu will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, ice tea and soft drinks. It is FREE for residents only. This is not intended for your families and grandkids.
A notice will soon arrive at your door. If you plan to attend, please return the RSVP to the Office by Sunday March 29. If the Office is closed, just stick it in the mail slot. We need to know how many people are coming so we have enough food for everyone. Please help us out here.
Optional request: Please bring some cookies or bars for dessert. We would prefer that no cakes were brought.
See you there!
Watcha Doing Today?
Bloggers, Stay tuned!
CERTS* training is coming to Regency Cove!
*Community Emergency Response Team
We need everyone!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Bad Behavior on Earth
One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on. So he called one of His angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time.
When he returned, he told God, 'Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not. God thought for a moment and said, 'Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion.'
So God called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time.
When the angel returned he went to God and said, 'Yes, it's true.The Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good.'
God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good, because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something to help them keep going.
Do you know what the e-mail said?
Okay, I was just wondering, because I didn't get one either.
When he returned, he told God, 'Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not. God thought for a moment and said, 'Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion.'
So God called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time.
When the angel returned he went to God and said, 'Yes, it's true.The Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good.'
God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good, because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something to help them keep going.
Do you know what the e-mail said?
Okay, I was just wondering, because I didn't get one either.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Emergency Watering Restrictions
City Council Approves Tougher Water Restrictions Residents limited to hand watering and micro irrigation only Tampa, Fla. (March 19, 2009)
Tampa City Council approved a revised emergency ordinance today for water customers in the city’s water service area that further tightens watering restrictions. Turf irrigation is restricted to hand watering. Irrigation of non-turf landscaping may be done by hand watering or micro irrigation. The restrictions apply to all uses including parks and athletic play areas, such as ball fields, within the city limits. The current watering days and hours, which are determined based on address, remain the same. The revised restrictions will take effect on April 3, 2009. The new emergency water restriction ordinance will be available at www.tampagov.net/WaterRestrictions. (The list summarizes the changes and can be also found on www.baysidewest.50megs.com. On the front page there is a link).
The Council’s vote was more restrictive than the Mayor’s recommendation to reduce irrigation to twice per month. Tampa’s dry season is typically March 1 through June 15 and demands typically exceed 100 million gallons a day (mgd), with 15 mgd attributable to irrigation alone. Tampa Water Department customers that are located outside of the city limits are being asked to comply on a voluntary basis. For questions regarding the new restrictions or additional information, residents should contact the Water Department’s Conservation Section at (813) 274-8121. MAJOR CHANGE NO SPRINKLER SYSTEMS!!! HAND WATERING ONLY.
Jerry Frankhouser, President Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
813-507-9664
Tampa City Council approved a revised emergency ordinance today for water customers in the city’s water service area that further tightens watering restrictions. Turf irrigation is restricted to hand watering. Irrigation of non-turf landscaping may be done by hand watering or micro irrigation. The restrictions apply to all uses including parks and athletic play areas, such as ball fields, within the city limits. The current watering days and hours, which are determined based on address, remain the same. The revised restrictions will take effect on April 3, 2009. The new emergency water restriction ordinance will be available at www.tampagov.net/WaterRestrictions. (The list summarizes the changes and can be also found on www.baysidewest.50megs.com. On the front page there is a link).
The Council’s vote was more restrictive than the Mayor’s recommendation to reduce irrigation to twice per month. Tampa’s dry season is typically March 1 through June 15 and demands typically exceed 100 million gallons a day (mgd), with 15 mgd attributable to irrigation alone. Tampa Water Department customers that are located outside of the city limits are being asked to comply on a voluntary basis. For questions regarding the new restrictions or additional information, residents should contact the Water Department’s Conservation Section at (813) 274-8121. MAJOR CHANGE NO SPRINKLER SYSTEMS!!! HAND WATERING ONLY.
Jerry Frankhouser, President Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
813-507-9664
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Election Results
Next week when all board members are back in the park, they will choose the new officers. Stay tuned.
March Potluck Photos Posted
Please link to Club Regency's blog to see the photos of the March potluck, and the Talent Show.
http://clubregency.blogspot.com/
Remember, April is a TRUE potluck. Bring your dish, utensils, drinks, and a covered dish. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Info Room, check off what you will bring.
http://clubregency.blogspot.com/
Remember, April is a TRUE potluck. Bring your dish, utensils, drinks, and a covered dish. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Info Room, check off what you will bring.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Annual Members' Meeting Today
On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:00 am, at the Regency Cove Clubhouse, the Annual Meeting of the Association will be held for the purpose of electing directors and other items of business. Ballots will be called for early in the meeting, and none will be accepted after that.
Proxies must be handed in before the beginning of the meeting.
A quorum of all members must be present or represented by proxy in order for any business to be conducted, excluding the election of directors. See you there.
Growing Trash Can Potatoes
From the Old Farmers' Almanac
SOME GARDENERS SWEAR that they grow great potatoes in old trash cans-either plastic or galvanized metal. Be sure to punch some drainage holes in the bottom. (A barrel, a wooden box, or any large container at least 18 inches deep with good drainage will work.) Put a layer of soil about six inches deep into the bottom. Place the seed potatoes inside, then cover with three inches of mulch or soil. When leaves appear and plants are six to eight inches high, add another layer of soil and continue hilling them up until they reach the top. To harvest, simply turn the can onto its side and shake out the crop!
SOME GARDENERS SWEAR that they grow great potatoes in old trash cans-either plastic or galvanized metal. Be sure to punch some drainage holes in the bottom. (A barrel, a wooden box, or any large container at least 18 inches deep with good drainage will work.) Put a layer of soil about six inches deep into the bottom. Place the seed potatoes inside, then cover with three inches of mulch or soil. When leaves appear and plants are six to eight inches high, add another layer of soil and continue hilling them up until they reach the top. To harvest, simply turn the can onto its side and shake out the crop!
Illustration by Sara Mintz Zwicker
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Food Recalls Hit Home
From: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Subject: Citizen Corps News: Does your Emergency Preparedness Kit contain recalled or expired items?
Currently the United States is in the midst of one of the largest food recalls in American history. As Americans dig through their cabinets and refrigerators to remove potentially contaminated food associated with the recent peanut recall, we would like to also remind citizens to open and check their Emergency Preparedness Kits to remove any potentially harmful items from these also.
Because peanut products are often recommended as staples in Emergency Preparedness Kits due to their long shell life and because they are a good source of protein, we encourage all kit owners to look at their kits to ensure food products are not on the peanut recall list. Please keep in mind that the peanut product recall extends beyond peanut-flavored products. The following are some examples of foods also included in the recall that may contain peanuts:
Granola
Snack bars
Crackers
Cereal
Trail Mix
Cookies
Noodles
Dog treats
A full list of recalled peanut products and what individuals should do with recalled items can be found on the Food and Drug Administration’s Web site, http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm.
In addition to checking for peanut-related items, please be sure to check for other items in your kit that may have expired, including medications, food and pet food, water, and other recalled items. The U.S. government provides information on unsafe, hazardous, or defective products ranging from consumer products, food, medicine, and cosmetics at www.recalls.gov.
Ensuring family and neighbors are prepared is an essential step in helping communities during and after an emergency. Families should have an Emergency Preparedness Kit in all locations that are frequented often, including homes, offices, schools, cars and day care facilities. These kits should hold a variety of essential items that are needed during a disaster, such as a flashlight, radio, cash, clothing, protective equipment, medicines, and of course food and water. For a complete list of Emergency Preparedness Kit recommended items, please visit http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm.
Subject: Citizen Corps News: Does your Emergency Preparedness Kit contain recalled or expired items?
Currently the United States is in the midst of one of the largest food recalls in American history. As Americans dig through their cabinets and refrigerators to remove potentially contaminated food associated with the recent peanut recall, we would like to also remind citizens to open and check their Emergency Preparedness Kits to remove any potentially harmful items from these also.
Because peanut products are often recommended as staples in Emergency Preparedness Kits due to their long shell life and because they are a good source of protein, we encourage all kit owners to look at their kits to ensure food products are not on the peanut recall list. Please keep in mind that the peanut product recall extends beyond peanut-flavored products. The following are some examples of foods also included in the recall that may contain peanuts:
Granola
Snack bars
Crackers
Cereal
Trail Mix
Cookies
Noodles
Dog treats
A full list of recalled peanut products and what individuals should do with recalled items can be found on the Food and Drug Administration’s Web site, http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm.
In addition to checking for peanut-related items, please be sure to check for other items in your kit that may have expired, including medications, food and pet food, water, and other recalled items. The U.S. government provides information on unsafe, hazardous, or defective products ranging from consumer products, food, medicine, and cosmetics at www.recalls.gov.
Ensuring family and neighbors are prepared is an essential step in helping communities during and after an emergency. Families should have an Emergency Preparedness Kit in all locations that are frequented often, including homes, offices, schools, cars and day care facilities. These kits should hold a variety of essential items that are needed during a disaster, such as a flashlight, radio, cash, clothing, protective equipment, medicines, and of course food and water. For a complete list of Emergency Preparedness Kit recommended items, please visit http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pool Volunteers to Meet
All the residents who have assisted in the management of the pool this season are requested to gather at 2:00 on Sunday March 8, 2009, at the clubhouse. Susan Dunphy will conduct a short meeting.
Blvd 7 Grant
In case you've been wondering why these postings have been so few and far between lately, its because I have been totally preoccupied with the Blvd 7 landscaping project. Since our planting meeting in February, I've done a drawing and submitted estimates to 5 nursery garden centers. The estimates are coming in.
Our ground cover will consist of Asiatic jasmine and evergreen giant liriope. A nice variety of small trees will be staggered throughout the median: pink crape myrtle, several dwarf little gem magniolias and a yellow spring-blooming delight called Jerusalem thorn. A few new ornamental palms will also be included: a Chinese fan palm, a bottle palm, and a triple clump of Christmas palm.
The major plants will include red to pink ixora in the crape myrtle section, and yellow to orange ixora in the Jerusalem thorn areas. Purple love grass, mona lavender shrubs, and cardboard palm will fill out the first planting.
All of these plants, once established, require very little water, and should serve as a model to the community for your home landscaping projects.
Contact Sandy Ross or the Office if you're interested in assisting in the planting stage or the watering stage, which will be coming up later this month.
Our ground cover will consist of Asiatic jasmine and evergreen giant liriope. A nice variety of small trees will be staggered throughout the median: pink crape myrtle, several dwarf little gem magniolias and a yellow spring-blooming delight called Jerusalem thorn. A few new ornamental palms will also be included: a Chinese fan palm, a bottle palm, and a triple clump of Christmas palm.
The major plants will include red to pink ixora in the crape myrtle section, and yellow to orange ixora in the Jerusalem thorn areas. Purple love grass, mona lavender shrubs, and cardboard palm will fill out the first planting.
All of these plants, once established, require very little water, and should serve as a model to the community for your home landscaping projects.
Contact Sandy Ross or the Office if you're interested in assisting in the planting stage or the watering stage, which will be coming up later this month.
Power Outage
The power outage tonight apparently was the result of a violent car accident just outside our Sunset Blvd gate. There appears to be some damage to our gate and/or fence, and also a power pole in that area. The word on the street, not verified, is that the pick-up truck had boxes of roofing nails that are currently covering West Shore Blvd.
TECO was on the scene in a flash (groan!), and power was quickly restored.
TECO was on the scene in a flash (groan!), and power was quickly restored.
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