June 2016 Newsletter - Wedgefield Homeowners Association

Wedgefield Community News
Sponsored by the Wedgefield Homeowners Association
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 6
JUNE 2016
Community Meeting 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 • Wedgefield Golf Club
WEDGEFIELD COMMUNITY WEBSITE IS LIVE!
We are pleased to announce that our new neighborhood
website “http://wedgefieldhomeowners.com” is up and running
and already getting a lot of attention. Our hope is to make this
an important resource and the “go to” place to find out what is
happening in Wedgefield.
You will find contact information for our board members,
a calendar for upcoming events, a photo gallery of recent
celebrations and important links to local resources.
We will also have a page where business owners that advertise
in the Wedgefield Community News will now have the option to include a full color ad online with a link
to their website. If you would like to include your business, please contact Joel Thaw at: [email protected]
for more information. We will still keep a free local directory of business owners that are current
members of the Wedgefield Homeowners Association.
Take a look at the news section where you will find information about Neighborhood Watch, C.E.R.T.,
Firewise, Estoppel Letters, Codes and Covenants, FAQ, WHOA Events, Red Hatters, Clubs and more.
We will also be in close contact with the new Wedgefield School to bring you the latest information.
If you have any suggestions or would like to include your club/activity please email Diana Turk:
[email protected]
We will be adding more resources and information so please bookmark the new site so you can visit us
online frequently.
Hope you all enjoy!
Diana Turk
WHOA Newsletter and Website Developer
[email protected]
Wedgefield - A Deed Restricted Community
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My oldest daughter Yalisaira (20) is a graduate of East
River High School and is currently a sophomore at Valencia
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in the fashion industry. Her hobbies are reading, catching
up on the latest fashion trends and staying up nights playing
on her PlayStation. Yali attends school on part-time basis
and is currently babysitting until she has a more permanent
schedule at UCF.
My middle child Shaylie (14) is currently a freshman
at East River High School. Shaylie hopes to become an
occupational and speech therapist for disabled children. Her
hobbies include reading, PlayStation and painting her nails.
My youngest child Analise (9) is currently a 3rd grader at
Renaissance Chickasaw Charter Elementary. Analise does
not know what she wants to do yet when she grows up, she
just knows that even if she gets married someday that she
will always live with her parents (yeah us!). Her hobbies
include reading, Soccer, PlayStation and playing with her
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The Wedgefield Green Thumb Garden Club met in
May with Dulce Rodriguez presenting the program
on Succulents (small cactus type plants for home
or patio). Dulce spoke on how to care for the plants
and how to decorate using these plants. Her program
was very informative. She gave away many plants as
door prizes. We greatly appreciate our members for
volunteering to put on these programs.
In June we will meet at the Country Club on
the 1st Thursday at 11:00 A.M. Our long time member
Lee Breedlove will present a program on house plants.
If you have any interest in gardening please join us.
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Spring is in full bloom. Weather during an El Nino year can be unpredictable.
Thankfully, we received some much needed rain in early May. As the hot part of
the year approaches, continuous weekly rainfall is what we need to prevent a
severe fire season. While doing spring chores, please consider removing dead
brush from around structures and cleaning pine straw debris from gutters. Soffits
should be screened to prevent embers/firebrands from blowing into attics. To
learn more about maintaining a Firewise Home, visit and “Like” OUR
Wedgefield Firewise Facebook page. We are always looking to expand our
volunteer base. The next event for Wedgefield Firewise is the Cattleman’s Breakfast, on June 25th , 6:30 to
10:00 AM. Breakfast is always great and you don’t have to travel far. The Cattleman’s Breakfast is at Highway
50 and 419 in the Tractor Supply parking area. National Arson Awareness was celebrated May 1st through the
7th. This year’s goal was to “Spread the Facts Not the Fire”. FEMA reports that 25% of all Wildland Fires,
occurring 2010- 2014 were ruled Arson. Never confront an Arson Suspect, instead, call 911 and relay
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The Kentucky Derby Party was held at the
Wedgefield Golf Club on May 7th, Joan Smith
& Sylvia Cox spearheaded the event. We did not
participate in the Hat contest since we were
The hostesses.
We had Todd Bogue ( Magician & Comedian) who
entertained us. His tricks were amazing,
Terry Steinke, Paula Harris, Donna Powers & Eileen
Malloy helped him with all of his unbelievable
Tricks. Everyone was speechless watching him.
The food was outstanding & the waitresses were
very attentive.
The hats were all Beautiful, the winner was Eileen
Malloy, she received $25.00.
Second place was Dottie Kaiser, we had 2 that tied
for third. Dottie received &15.00 & the
Other two were Carolyn Mouat & Mary Ann
Dubusman, they received $10.00 apiece.
The horse races were won by Carolyn, Helen Case,
Jan Berglund, and Dolly Robinson. They received
$25.00 apiece. Carol Crosby, Nancy Stickrod and
Roberta Frost won $ 15.00 for their
Horses placing in the race. Roberta Frost & Linda
Hutchins won $10.00 for their horses showing
In the race. We played ( Share the Wealth) & the
winners were Martha Cox, Carol Crosby, Roberta
Frost & Linda Hutchins.
Everyone that participated paid $10.00 & then we
had the 50-50 so it didn’t cost us anything out
Of our pockets.
It was a Hugh Success & Joan & Sylvia are making
plans for next year.
( Life is Short, Live it up).
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YARD OF THE MONTH
The Wedgefield Garden Club started judging Yard
Of The Month two years ago. We have seen the
community respond by dressing up their yards along
with better maintenance. If you are chosen the winner
for the month you receive a sign in your yard for one
month, an article about your yard in the Wedgefield
Community News and a $25 gift certificate from
Zaxby’s Restaurant. Besides all of this it is an honor
for all of your hard work. We judge 8 months out of the
year, April through November. Each month we choose
a different section of Wedgefield. To qualify your yard
must have the following:
1.Grass cut, edged, weed free and good color.
2.Trees and bushes well manicured.
3.Lots of color in annuals, perennials and other shrubs.
4.No artificial plants in your yard.
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Wedgefield School News - 5/11/16
Facts about the school:
Office Hours: 7:30-4:30
Student hours: 8:45-3:00 (except Wednesday 8:452:00)
School colors: Navy Blue and Silver
School Mascot: Rockets
Important dates to remember: (more to come)
June 7 – Nominate and Vote for members of our First
Wedgefield School PTA Board! Come at 6:30 PM to
the Media Center at East River High School. Let’s
start off strong!
July 19 – School Office will be open at Wedgefield
July 27 – Sneak Peak of the School from 6:00 –7:30
PM
August 11 – Meet your Teacher from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
August 15 – First Day of School
PTSA nominations
Join us for our first election of our inaugural PTSA
Board! Come at 6:30 PM to the Media Center at East
River High School. Let’s start off strong!
Great News!
At this point we have hired our complete faculty! In
the next edition we will be updating you with fun facts
about our Faculty and staff. They can’t wait to meet all
of our Wedgefield School families!
Our Kindergarten Roundup on May 10th was a
success! We registered 31 new Kindergarten students.
Remember each Kindergarten student who registers
early gets a free book from Mrs. Tracy and Mrs.
Stevens. Be sure to register early as we will be
scheduling students into classes soon!
Kindergarten and New Student Registration is
underway!
If you need to register a Kindergarten student or a
student currently not enrolled at Columbia, Vista
Lakes, Corner Lakes, or Odyssey then you will
need to notify their current school that they will be
withdrawing at the end of the year and then register
your student with us. Registrations can be done at
Arbor Ridge School (our temporary location) MonFri from 7:30-4:30. Contact our registrar, Carmen
Salicrup-Ferrer for more information. 407-672-3110 x
3032246 or [email protected]
VPK update
We are still taking certificates for VPK students in
the afternoon class. Our morning class is filled and
we only need a few more for the afternoon class.
Contact our registrar, Carmen Salicrup-Ferrer for more
information. 407-672-3110 x 3032246 or carmen.
[email protected]
Before and After School Care
To our future Champions families,
I’m excited to be partnering with Wedgefield School
and providing the absolute best before and after school
care to your students. My name is Megan Bishop and
I’m the Program Manager for our before and after
school programs in Orange County. I’m very excited
to be adding Wedgefield School to our Champions
family. Enrollment is now open and space is limited!
If you need before and after school care for your child
for the 2016-2017 school year, please enroll now to
secure your spot. Here is some additional information
about Champions:
• Tuition Costs
o AM only - $18.00 per week
o PM only - $36 per week
o AM and PM - $48 per week
o There is a registration fee of $12 per child at the time of enrollment
• Hours of operation:
o AM program – 6:30 am – first bell
o PM program – Dismissal – 6:00pm
• How to enroll:
o Go to our website www.discoverchampions.
com and click “enroll now” at the top of the page
o On the next screen, you will need to select “create an account” and fill out the information on that
page. Within 72 hours you will be sent a temporary
password to the email address you provided to our
system.
o Once you have received your temporary password, follow steps 1 and 2 again, but this time you
will enter your email address as your username and
the temporary password to log in. Follow instructions
moving forward to complete your enrollment.
Should you need help with enrolling please call our
customer care line at – 800-246-2154
Champions is currently hiring for your school!
Do you or someone you know have experience
working with kids in a professional setting? Should
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you want additional information about the positions open or you’re interested in applying, please send your
resume to me as soon as possible as interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of June. Thank you!
Megan Bishop
Program Manager
Orlando, FL
Phone – 407-404-3863
[email protected]
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Bus Transportation
Many of you are asking when we will have information on school busses. Specific bus information does not
come out until late July. What we can tell you for sure is that if you are within a 2 mile radius of the school your
child will either be a car rider, bike rider or walker. Everyone further than two miles will receive bus services.
We will let you know when the link is current to check your addresses for bus service.
Water Concerns
Many of you have expressed concerns over the water system in the Wedgefield area. The district has taken the
safety and welfare of your students seriously. They have water filters on the pipes prior to the water fountains
or bathroom fixtures already installed. They invested in designing an extensive water filtration system for each
building to ensure the water is safe for drinking while at our new school. They are reviewing the reports taken
by Orange County to help determine the correct design. As we continue to get updated information we will
share it with you.
Reduced Rate Internet Services
If you are in need of internet then this may be for you! They are offering families that qualify a super reduced
rate of $5-10 a month for internet services. Here is a link for an application.
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/u-verse-high-speed-internet/KM1094463
Like our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/2K8E1/
How can I contact the school until July 19th?
Call Arbor Ridge School – 407-672-3110
• Registrar, Carmen Salicrup - Ferrera x 3032246 [email protected]
• Secretary, Jennifer Scala – 407-672-3110 x 332313 [email protected]
• Assistant Principal, Natalie Stevens – x 3032312 [email protected]
• Principal, Paige Tracy – [email protected]
Hurricane season is fast approaching. Are you ready? Orange County
and the Office of Emergency Management will hold their annual
Hurricane Expo on the 4th of June. This year it will be held on the east
side of the county. This event is well worth the drive to the Renaissance
Senior Center at 3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail. There will be talks
by various experts including WFTV Meteorologist Tom Terry and Emergency Responders as
well as Safety Vendors.
The Governor’s Hurricane Conference was held during the week of May 8th. Attendees from all
over the state were there taking various classes in preparation for the hurricane season. The fact
that we have not experienced a hurricane for many years is no excuse for not preparing for the
possibility. The theme for the conference was “REBOOT READINESS”, get out of the denial,
complacent mode and realize that it’s not “IF” a hurricane can hit us, it is “WHEN”.
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Wedgefield Community Traffic Safety Committee
RESULTS OF THE TRAFFIC SURVEY
Last month there was an article from the Traffic Safety Committee requesting that residents go to Survey
Monkey & complete a traffic survey based on 9 recommendations from that committee. There were 180
responses. The following are the results of those responses:
Install mini-roundabouts at Macon/Archer & Macon/Bagdad.
126 (74%) against
45 (26%) for
Install a 4 X 100 ft. median strip on Bancroft between Majestic & Mardi Gras.
122 (71%) against
49 (29%) for
Install large radius curve & tapers on Bancroft/Maxim & Bancroft/Macon.
93 (56%) for
74 (44%) against
Install rumble strips on northbound Bancroft at powerline crossing.
114 (64%) for
64 (36%) against
Install protective guardrails & noise reducing barriers at the end of Bancroft at Maxim & Macon.
124 (73%) against
45 (27%) for
Install 3 ton weight limit & No Thru Truck signs.
103 (60%) for
69 (40%) against
Install “end of road” signs at Bancroft & Maxim.
127 (72%) against
49 (28%) for
Change speed limit on Maxim & Bancroft in the city section from 35 to 30.
130 (74%) against
45 (26%) for
Change speed limit on Bancroft south of Nettleton to Quarterly.
126 (72%) against
48 (28%) for
Thanks you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey.
The results have been passed on to both Commissioner Ted Edwards office & the Orange County Traffic Engineering
Department.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REPORT
No pursuit, No patrol, No confrontation, JUST WATCH and REPORT.
During the last half of APRIL to the present date of MAY
12, 2016 based on Orange County Sheriff’s crime statistics
on OCSO web site we have had ONLY ONE reported crime.
That was a vehicle stolen on Robinson in the 19500 Block.
The golf cart stolen on Mosby was not listed although it was
reported.
4357 or 911 depending on the issue and then me at (407)
679-6644. Remember we NEVER OPEN OUR DOOR to
someone unless we know who it is and we want to talk with
them. If we do not want to talk with them be sure they know
someone is home by saying GO AWAY or HARRY GET
YOUR GUN even if HARRY does not live with you.
Before I discuss the calls I have gotten I am firmly convinced
that not all reports are being recorded. We are not seeing the
results of reported crimes on the OCSO web site. This could
be an effort to keep crime stats down during an election year,
making it imperative that I get a call after calling OCSO
to report the crime. That is if we are going to have a true
picture of our local crime.
To report a crime in progress, fire or medical emergency
Dial 911
Regarding the calls that I did get: I got two calls about
reported auto burglaries one on BAKER in the 2200 Block
and one on MAJESTIC in the 20500 BLOCK. In both
cases a garage door opener was taken and in one case the
garage was entered. I got one call regarding vandalism on
ABALONE regarding the egging of a home and the cars
in the driveway. I got one call regarding voyeurism and
one call regarding suspected drug activity. In each case I
referred the caller to the appropriate OCSO number for the
deputies to handle.
THEN PHIL UNSER at 407-679-6644 (24hrs)
Let’s face it we have over ONE THOUSAND residents on
the Wedgefield NHW Face Book page WATCHING and
REPORTING so there is little that goes on that someone
does not see. Now there is a problem, actually two problems,
FIRST the reporting of the observed incident and SECOND
something being done about what has been reported. Quite
frankly we must adhere to what has been promulgated for
years and that is a call to OCSO on the appropriate number
and then one to me. You are always encouraged to meet
with the deputy to be sure that the incident is responded to
and not forgotten because of other more pressing problems.
Rest assured there is always another pressing problem
somewhere in Orange County that can take precedence so
we need to be sure the incident is responded to.
We do continue to have solicitor issues. I had three reports
of AT&T solicitors being rude and in one case providing
false information to a specialist that knows the business
and the capabilities of the system. Remember, if they
act suspiciously or you are concerned by their actions
immediately call the non emergency number (407) 836-
The number to report suspicious activity or a crime
committed Dial 407-836-HELP (4357)
After dialing the appropriate OCSO Number
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The Yard of the Month Committee for May selected a beautiful
yard in the Reserve belonging to Wedgefield newcomers
Michael and Anna Fox of 2626 Lyndscape. Michael and Anna
moved here in August of 2015.
They were very pleased that their yard was selected for Yard
of the Month as they have been working hard on it, especially
the gardens in front. Anna was quick to say that Michael has
done most of the work and she is very proud of what he has
accomplished. The first thing you notice as you approach their
home is the beautiful magnolia tree in bloom. The back of
the garden is bordered by a beautiful row of holly and the front border has several dark green grass-like liriope plants,
azaleas and periwinkle with pink blooms for color. There are also croton, several hibiscus and purple ruellia (wild
petunia) surrounding a small fountain. They recently planted a small pink bougainvillea to the left of the fountain and
a small pineapple in a pot at the edge of the front porch. The wreath on their front door is a nice finishing touch. The
Wedgefield Garden Club would like to welcome them to the neighborhood and congratulate them on a job well done.
There were several beautiful yards in this area that deserve honorable mention: 2608 Regency Oak Lane has a very
beautiful and unusual collection of large container gardens featuring a wide variety of succulents; 2612 Pine Glen
Court has a very colorful garden featuring crotons, palm and bamboo; 19627 Knight Tale Lane has a lovely yard with a
beautiful vine, several palm trees and a tall evergreen near the front door; 2984 Lyndscape and 19306 Mardi Gras also
have lovely gardens, with nicely landscaped and maintained yards.
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Maintaining America’s Leadership in Space
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By Congressman Bill Posey
Launch System (SLS) as a successor to the Space
I was in High School when I heard then President
Shuttle that will be capable of launching both cargo
Kennedy’s famous speech at Rice University,
and human crews into space. The idea is to build a
committing the United States to putting a man on the
powerful rocket that will enable humans to return to
Moon and returning him safely home by the end of
the Moon and eventually travel to Mars and other
the decade. I still get chills every time I hear or read
deep space destinations. The SLS and its Orion crew
any part of that speech. It so greatly influenced me at
capsule have received strong funding support by
the time, I decided that whatever it took, I was going
Congress and is set for its first unmanned mission in
to have my finger prints on that rocket! Four years
late 2018 followed by a human mission to orbit the
later I had the opportunity of working on the Apollo
Moon as early as 2021.
program as an inspector with McDonnell Douglas. It
Despite NASA’s historic role in leading the way
was an exciting experience and I am both grateful and
forward, we are now witnessing a new era in the
humbled to have been a part of it. The United States
space industry where more companies are competing
remains the only nation to have landed humans on the
Moon and returned them safely to Earth. It was among to provide launch services to NASA or plan their own
space missions. Competition for space business is
the greatest achievements in the history of the human
fierce and our laws and regulations need to catch up
race and it has significantly contributed to America’s
with these entrepreneurs and their innovative ideas.
leadership on the world stage.
Congress recently passed and the President signed
Since the Apollo Moon landing, our space program has into law landmark commercial space legislation
which included several of my provisions to help
accomplished many other challenging feats: building
promote future commercial space ventures and
Space Shuttles to test the limits of human space flight,
streamline the regulatory process to make the U.S.,
prolonged robotic exploration of Mars, launching a
and Florida, more competitive for commercial
space-based telescope that can see far beyond our
launches.
galaxy, and conducting scientific research on the
According to Space Florida, our state is home to
International Space Station. America has now entered
11,600 aerospace companies that generate over $17.7
a new age of space exploration that will open up our
billion in sales and support over 132,000 employees.
commercial sector, develop new technologies, and
We have more interest in space companies like
push human exploration further into our solar system.
When the Space Shuttles were retired in July 2011, the SpaceX, Blue Origin and Moon Express moving to
United States became reliant on the Russians to launch the Cape. OneWeb will be building hundreds of small
American astronauts to the International Space Station. satellites launching into space to increase global
Our cost to access space has now exceeded $70 million Internet access. These are highly technical, good
paying jobs that keep Florida, and America, at the
per astronaut. To break this cycle of dependence,
forefront of innovation.
last year Congress approved record funding levels
I was fifteen when President Kennedy delivered
for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which is
his famous address declaring America’s mission to
managed at the Kennedy Space Center. This initiative
the Moon. Like so many Americans, I was inspired
brings together American aerospace companies with
by the President’s call and personally wanted very
the goal of launching U.S. astronauts on an American
much to be a part it. This too is an exciting time
vehicle from American soil. American ingenuity was
for our space industry and I encourage young
on display as SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket
people looking to be a part of something special to
from the Cape and successfully landed it in an upright
consider a career in the fields of science, technology,
position on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean.
engineering or mathematics (STEM). Preparing to
While the Commercial Crew Program is an important
meet the challenges of the future is an important key
step in securing America’s access to the International
to maintaining America’s competitive edge and our
Space Station, America has not lost sight of the need
for humans to explore beyond low Earth orbit. In 2010 leadership in space.
Congress authorized construction of NASA’s Space
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Lawn Service
Do-all
Palmer Lawn
Gotham Lawn Service
407-927-4719
407-568-3891
407-368-8102
407-658-4848
Limo/Van Services
Sunshine Transportation
407-709-8769
407-568-7766
Marine Electronics
Bill Goldie, CMI
321-299-7483
407-765-9119
Mary Kay
Donna D’Ambrosio
516-319-8702
407-230-1071
407-368-8973
Mortgage Loan Services
Geri York
Syntex Mortgage, LLC
407-832-2803
Music Lessons
Flute
Air Conditioning & Heating
Avila
407-267-5948
Wes
407-282-6885
Automotive Repairs
Jeepers Den
Avon
Karen Matulevich
Business & Legal Project
Management Services
Norkwin
Child Care
SL&R Child Care
Sukhu
Chocolatier
Nancy Adams
Sunrise Taxi Service
John Soltys
407-709-8769
Swimming Pool Service
VIP Treatment
407-929-0071
Travel Agency
Compass Travel
407-800-9256
Tree Removal
S.A.Smith Enviro
407-466-0192
Tree Service
Do-all
407-927-4719
Typing Lessons
Tiwari
321-438-4876
321-626-1900
Tutoring
Tiwari
321-438-4876
407-473-8553
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407-568-7818
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Video Transfer/Duplication
Wright
407-568-2618
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Computer Repair/Tech
Don Terry
407-341-9304
Demolition
S.A.Smith Enviro
407-466-0192
Notary
Rachel Slater
Sandra
Tony Vesce
Unser
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OCSO Citizens on Patrol
Victor Alzona
407-536-9852
Pet Sitting
Skip Vesce
Amy’s Pet Care
407-568-7818
407-497-6526
Piano/Guitar/Voice/Drama
Tiwari
321-438-4876
Plumbing
Sean Frantz
407-536-1233
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407-453-2081
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Charlene Minter
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Christine David
407-466-7292
407-447-9500
407-924-4011
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Nancy Crosby
407-568-1885
Screen Repair
Professional Screening
407-453-2081
Sewing
Ann Breazzanno
407-568-7528
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DAC Welding
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407-462-53061
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321-277-7068
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