Newsletter
Issue #6 - Fall 2009
Happy Holidays!
We wish all of our residents a wonderful holiday season!
Twin Rivers Social Calendar:
Saturday, October 10th from 8:00 to 4:00
Twin Rivers Community Garage Sale - see details below
All listed events will be held at the Phase I playground
Movie Under the Stars
Saturday, October 24th:
6:00 - Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie (rated G) 1 hour running time
7:00 - Disney’s, The Haunted Mansion (rated PG)
Thursday, November 26th:
2nd Annual Turkey Trot-5K Run (3.1 miles)
Thanksgiving Day @ 8:00am (done by 9:00)
Movie Under the Stars
Friday, December 18th:
7:00 pm -How the Grinch Stole Christmas (rated PG) 104 minutes running time
Stay tuned for a “holiday cookie swap” in December. Details will be sent out by email soon!
We need volunteers!!! Please email: paigeward2001@yahoo.com
Jay’s corner...
Several residents have questions regarding the use of golfcarts on the roads within our community.
Although the use of golf carts are not specifically addressed in our deed restrictions, their proper use is defined within Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit. The Florida Statutes authorize golf carts to be operated ONLY upon roads that have been designated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The roads in Twin Rivers have not been designated by FDOT for their use. Safety is the number one concern for our neighborhood and many of the golf cart laws are not being met.
• The golf cart must be registered and insured.
• The operator must have in his/her possession a valid driver’s license (MUST BE 16 or older)
• Golf carts must obey all signage (such as stop signs)
We hope these rules will prove helpful in furthering the safety of all of our residents.
The Rolling 4th of July Parade went off with a “BANG”!!
Back 2 School Morning Breakfast
It attempt to prepare the little ones for summer coming to an end, the Franqueiro’s invited everyone over bright and early in their P.J.’s for a delicious breakfast!!
Twin Rivers Community Garage Sale
Saturday, October 10th from 10 to 4
If you would like to participate in the garage sale, please drop off $6 to Gracie Sharp @ 3878 155th Avenue - this will cover the cost of advertising in the Bradenton Herald, LWR Herald, East County Observer & Sarasota Observer. Signs will be placed on surrounding streets and entrances-you will need to place signs in front of your home. Please contact Gracie at gsharp@tampabay.rr.com to help put out the signs the morning of.
Tips with Rewards from Jeanette Ward
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 tablespoons cocoa (or cacao) nibs (see Notes)
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling cookies
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Melted semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a blender, whirl cocoa nibs until each is about the size of a grain of rice.
2. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until creamy; beat in egg and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa nibs; gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly, to form a soft dough. Divide dough into thirds, cover each portion tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (at least 1 hour), or up to 3 days.
4. On a floured board, roll out dough, a portion at a time, to a thickness of 1/8 in. (keep dough refrigerated when not in use). With a sharp knife, cut out free-form tombstone shapes (about 1 1/2 by 3 in.; cut bottom edges at an angle to make them easier to poke into the pots de crème), and place slightly apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle generously with sugar.
5. Bake cookies until edges are lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool completely before handling.
6. Using a pastry bag with a very fine tip, pipe the letters "RIP" in chocolate on at least 8 of the cookies.
Call Jeanette Ward, Your Neighborhood Realtor TODAY to assist you with any of your real estate needs.
Cell Phone (941)920-6313 Office (941)756-8441
www.jeanetteward.com
Email:jeanette@countreewiderealty.com
Worth Repeating
There are several items that you see repeated from time to time in the Twin Rivers News. The items will now be condensed to 1 page to make it easier for all new residents to review. These are items that the Board of Directors would like to point out for your convenience.
Backflow Testing
Please remember to schedule the backflow testing for your home. This is a Manatee County requirement and will not be scheduled by the Association this year.
River House Hours
The gate leading to the River House Grounds will be unlocked from 10am to 5pm Monday-Saturday and 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. Please call Pam at 756-8441 ext. 104 in advance to make arrangements to open the gate at an earlier time.
Pick up days for Refuse Removal
Garbage pick up will be Tuesday & Friday. Yard Waste pickup is on Wednesdays. Waste must be tied up or bagged. Recycling is on Fridays (containers can be obtained by calling MCPUD at 941-792-8811).
PLEASE RECYCLE!!
Watering Restrictions
Lawn watering continues to be once per week per the following schedule:
Addresses with “house numbers”:
Ending in “0” or “1” may only irrigate on Monday
Ending in “2” or “3” may only irrigate on Tuesday
Ending in “4” or “5” may only irrigate on Wednesday
Ending in “6” or “7” may only irrigate on Thursday
Ending in “8” or “9” may only irrigate on Friday
Courtesy Letters
Letters sent from the association to homeowners are to assure that Twin Rivers looks its best. We are making great strides with the old, the new, the bad and the ugly problems. We realize the economic climate isn’t pretty but we all need to do our jobs as homeowners in keeping our homes & lawns looking their best. It benefits all of us to protect our most valuable asset. These letters are not meant to offend anyone but they do address all issues big and small!
We appreciate your understanding!
Speed Limit
Please drive slowly through the community! We have many children playing and people exercising as well. We are all busy and rushing from place to place but please make a conscious effort to protect our precious families!!