PICKLEBALL NEWS By John Savala LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Shelley Miller The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their On July 5 the Lake Ashton Pickleball Association held a mixed-partner type tournament in which partners were randomly selected for each game they played. Players played five games lasting 10 minutes, or until one team scored 11 points. Each player’s personal point accumulation for all their games was totaled at the end to determine the winners. Prizes were $25, $15, and $5 in Ashton Tap & Grill gift cards. For the men, Earl Schley and Carl Boast placed first and second, respectively. For the women, it was Sue Morris and Diane Holman. Spirit awards were also handed out to Mark Taylor and Sherry Hynoski. A total of 26 players participated in what was a very fun format that allowed players of different levels to play together. Thanks to the participants for coming out, the organizers, and the support staff for putting on a very well-coordinated event. The LAPA officers continue to address the deficiencies of the pickleball courts that were brought up and discussed at the last meeting. President Cal, VP Chuck and Treasurer Lisa met with the LAIICDD supervisor in charge of facilities on July 12 to discuss some of those issues to try to get his support for making needed changes and improvements. Topics discussed were repainting and resurfacing the courts and the problem of balls rolling under the fence. As of this writing, members are waiting to find out if the meeting was successful. It is going to take a concerted effort by all members to make these changes happen by showing up and speaking up at the CDD meetings and writing emails to the CDD supervisors. Be safe out there! 36 monthly meeting on August 5 at 4 pm via Zoom and in-person at the HFC. Feel free to bring your own beverage. No refreshments will be provided. August speaker is Scott Hottenstein, Civics Teacher, Coach, Mentor, & Community Activist. Scott is also the President of the Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida and was a 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist for Hillsborough County Public Schools. For more information, email lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Brenda Bush-Sayre The Lake Ashton Republican Club will meet at the Clubhouse on August 25. Social time will begin at 3:30PM and our meeting will start at 4 pm. This month’s speaker is Bobby Williams, Pastor of the Freedom Church. All club members and Lake Ashton residents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Ms. Brenda Bush-Sayre, 813-313-9911, bbs1954@icloud.com. LA ROCS & PEBBLES POTLUCK By Amity Kokochak The next LA ROCS (Riviera, Oakmont, Colonial and Sawgrass) and “Pebbles” (6016-6048 Pebble Beach Blvd.) Social will be held on August 13 at 6 pm in the HFC Community Center. Potluck dinner — please bring an entrée, salad, side dish or dessert, large enough to serve eight people. Bring your own beverages, plates and utensils. Please RSVP by August 10 on the sign-up sheet located in the HFC Hallway, or by emailing Amity Kokochak at amitykokochak@gmail.com or texting 813-7195579. Please indicate what you are planning to bring! This is a great way to meet and greet your neighbors and friends and enjoy some great food! The usual day will now be the second Friday of the month, and is not expected to change.
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