TOWN HALL GATHERING Tuesday, July 19

Buccaneer News
June 2016
Published for Residents by the Buccaneer Homeowners’ Association (BHA)
June 2016
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From the Captain’s Quarters
Greetings Buccaneers,
Another month has passed—
time truly does fly. We are continuing to build our relationship
with the Lee County Sheriff’s
Office to best use all the programs and services they
provide, with the goal of
making our park as safe and
secure as possible.
The safety and security
presentation held in May was a
big success. We will strive to
provide similar events in the future; watch for dates and times.
We have made much progress in a short amount of time.
Park conditions are improving.
We now have a full-time, on-site
manager. Security is better,
seeing many changes. We are
moving forward!
As we enter the summer
season, I would like to continue
to hold town hall gatherings to
keep in touch with everyone
and keep the ball rolling, so to
speak. Watch for notices.
I am very pleased with our
overall progress so far. Your
efforts do not go unnoticed!
Thank you each and everyone
for your hard work and
dedication.
Have a safe and happy
summer, and see you this fall.
Your president,
Keith Ver Haagh
Rent Negotiation Committee (RNC)
TOWN HALL GATHERING
Tuesday, July 19
Club House
7 p.m.
If you have a topic, please drop a note through the BHA office
door by July 1. Our committee will try to add as many as we can
to our agenda. Please include your name and a contact number.
In this Issue …
President’s Message … 1
Meet New Park Manager … 3
Welcome New Residents… 4
What’s Going On … 5
Summer Birthdays … 10-12
Summer Anniversaries …13
Hurricane Tips … 14
WOW!
Look what
all the
snowbirds
will be
missing out
on this
summer!

Summer Dances

Fourth of July Picnic

Monday Morning Coffee Hour

Shopping at Trash & Treasure

Billiards

Bingo

Card Games

Library

Swimming Pools

Community Patrolling &
Breakfasts

Bocce Ball

Horseshoes

Shuffleboard

Biking

Walking

Picnics by the lakes

Working out

Sauna & Spa
Activities & Calendar ... 16-17
Trash & Treasure … 18
Homeowners’ Minutes … 22-23
Energy Savings & EHEAP ... 26
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June 2016
BHA BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
(As of press time)
The Buccaneer News
PO Box 3368
North Ft. Myers, FL 33918
BHA Office Phone/Fax: 239-995-4412
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: http://buccaneer-news.com
Joy Simpkins, Editor 239-297-8435
The Buccaneer News is currently published monthly, October
through June 2016. Beginning next season, the news will be published monthly, September 2016 through June 2017. It is delivered
by the first of each month to all homes in Buccaneer, as a service
to residents by the Buccaneer Estates Homeowners’ Association.
Article and advertising deadlines are the 15th of the month for
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right to edit submitted material for proper grammar, punctuation,
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Printing
Joy Simpkins
239-297-8435
Jo Schofield
239-656-4940
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239-565-9798
Gail Rader, Arlene Bradford,
Cindy Sabens, Alan Farrell
Gwen DeHollander
239-995-0126
Richard Kulies
239-209-0591
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President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
OFFICERS
Keith Ver Haagh
Margaret Steele
Jo Ann Scullin
Gordon Foster
Pat Meyer
715-851-3655
540-333-2789
239-656-5830
239-848-5284
239-336-4069
DIRECTORS
Arlene Bradford
Dave Cunningham
Terryl Russell
Judi Roth
239-738-0522
916-806-7248
954-665-3707
239-223-9421
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
BHA Office
Buccaneer News
Celebration of Life
Community Patrol
FMO Representative
Loan Closet
Name Tags & Keys
Parliamentarian
Safety & Security
Sgt. At Arms
Sick & Sunshine
Storage Compound
Street Captains
Trash & Treasure
Cindy Sabens
Joy Simpkins
Gloria O’Reilly
Doreen Muraida
Judi Roth
Margie Mathers
Jo Schofield
Lois Hartel
765-230-6362
239-297-8435
612-599-2042
239-997-0416
239-656-8640
239-246-2052
239-656-4940
239-656-5561
Sal Fusco
Sandy Orr
Karl Schmidt/Rick Smith
Lois Hartel
James Mullins
239-656-2929
239-878-7153
239-656-5561
239-339-7738
Event Chairpersons
Craft Shows
Entertainment
Summer Dances
Ball Team
Bingo (Wednesday)
Trash & Treasure
Donna Kulies
Debbie Perrone
Roy Pringle
Dave Leschewski
Jo Ann Scullin
Pat Obermiller
239-989-7353
856-217-3728
239-691-7071
239-656-5817
239-656-5830
815-540-7688
Office numbers
BHA Office Phone/Fax
ELS Sales Office
ELS Emergency Maintenance
239-995-4412
239-995-3337
239-349-0962
Please Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed for many activities, projects and clubs here at Buccaneer.
If you have time and would like to make a difference using your talents, please call one of
the contacts listed above. Opportunities are open to all residents.
Help is needed:
Patrolling our Community
Celebration of Life Memorial Services
The Buccaneer
Working on Committees
Working in BHA Office
Event Setup & Cleanup
Moving Furniture for Trash & Treasure
News thanks its many loyal advertisers but is not able to endorse them or their products & services.
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A Little About ELS
(from http://www.equitylifestyle.com/
AboutELS/)
About Equity LifeStyle Properties
Equity LifeStyle Properties is the leading
operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North
America. We offer beautiful communities and
parks in the most desirable locations, while
offering various homes and camping options
to meet a wide variety of our customers'
needs.
Corporate Profile
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a selfadministered, self-managed real estate
investment trust (REIT) headquartered in
Chicago.
ELS is one of the nation's largest real
estate networks with 388 properties
containing 144,244 sites in 32 states and
British Columbia.
ELS is committed to providing its residents
an attractive and affordable lifestyle.
BHA Office
Update
Off-season days
and hours of
operation for June — August are now:
June 2016
Meet the new ELS Park Manager
Dear Buccaneer residents,
I would like to take this
opportunity to introduce
myself as your new Community
Manager.
My name is Antonette Fazlic,
and I am very excited to have
joined the team here at Buccaneer Estates.
I am originally from upstate NY and have been
living in Florida since 2008. I moved to Florida after
graduating from Syracuse University and have been
working as a community manager since 2009.
I love being a community manager for many
reasons, the interaction with residents and the daily
challenges. I hope to meet all the residents of
Buccaneer and will be attending upcoming resident
events.
I would like to mention that we will be acquiring
many new homes in the community and offer
a Resident Referral Program. This program gives
residents the opportunity to benefit from referring
friends and family to purchase these new homes.
Refer your friends and you will receive $2,500 when
they purchase a new home.
Wishing everyone a great summer — keep cool!
Regards,
Antonette Fazlic, Community Manager
239-995-3337 ELS Office
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
10 a.m. — noon
Here you can make copies, send and receive
faxes, and purchase event tickets.
A big thank you for the office supplies of
envelopes, paper, etc., that were donated
recently. Thank you to Don Perrone for installing
the new doorbell.
Volunteerism is what keeps this office open, so
please consider giving some of your time.
The office will be closed on Saturday, July 2.
The phone/fax number is 239-995-4412.
Your Office Chairperson,
Cindy Sabens
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Welcome New Residents!
* = Renters
Please provide any changes in name, address and telephone number to
Gwen DeHollander at 239-995-0126 or place in her drop box at 433 Hidden Cove Road.
Eugene Aillery
361 Jose Gaspar Drive
Robert Bennett *
146 Blue Beard Drive
580-470-5416
Joe & Carol Blanchard
MD
658 Brigantine Boulevard
410-241-4517
410-375-1288
Kelly & Sharon Green
312 Blue Beard Drive
740-317-9800
Gayle Hassinger
469 Avanti Way Boulevard
941-916-7033
Luella Hasty
16 Parrot Place
239-980-1193
Marlene Rahm
736 Pirates Rest Road
239-738-6479
Kenneth & Susan Herrmann
573 Plaza Del Sol
Vicki Salas
607 Plaza Del Sol
915-238-6229
Sharon Loveless
16 Parrot Place
239-410-6967
Jerrold Smith
60 Galleon Drive
Harry & Barbara Milakeve
556 Plaza Del Sol
239-691-6441
239-691-5732
Sherra Stonebraker
603 Plaza Del Sol
Michele Wilson
60 Galleon Drive
George & Abby Olson
487 Avanti Way Boulevard
860-208-3020
860-377-8043
Around the Neighborhood
Events
Trash Pickup

WastePro picks up trash
(garbage), recyclables and horticultural waste on Wednesdays
beginning at 7:30 a.m., except for
major holidays; then it will be
picked up on Thursday.
Questions? Call WastePro at
239-337-0800.
Wear name tags to events. To
order name tags, call Jo
Schofield at 239-656-4940.
 Tickets to events are sold
ahead of time and are not
always sold at the door.
 Activities cannot be added to
the calendar without board
approval. Call Jo Schofield at
239-656-4940 for calendar
requests or changes.
Check Out Our
Bulletin Boards
Residents may place ads on
bulletin boards in both club
houses and pool areas. Ads must
be dated and may remain one
month. Use 3 x 5 cards only.
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Buccaneer News advertisers may
display their ad for as long as
they advertise in our newspaper.
Lawn Mowing
Lawns are mowed once a week
(four times each month)
beginning in June. Remember to
move things out of the way.
Pet Care


Please walk pets on a leash .
Check your prospectus for
approved areas to walk pets.
 Please clean up immediately
after your pet!
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June 2016
Monday Morning Coffee Hour
Will take place at the
Hospitality House
through December
Everyone’s invited!
Coffee Hour is a great place to
meet friends and neighbors,
catch up on news and events,
buy tickets, have a donut &
coffee … and even win prizes.
See you there Mondays!
8:30 — 9:30 a.m.
Per our bylaws, there are no scheduled
BHA Board meetings or homeowners’
meetings throughout the summer.
The next regular BHA Board meeting is
Monday, Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the
Hospitality House.
The next regular homeowners’ meeting is
Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Club House.
facebook
Simply email
[email protected]
to be invited to our closed
Buccaneer group.
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WOW! COMMUNITY PATROL’S
BREAKFAST
Saturday, June 11
8—9:30 a.m.
Hospitality House
~ Menu ~
Oven Omelet ~ Sausage or Bacon
French Toast ~ Biscuits ~ Sausage Gravy
Fruit ~ Orange Juice ~ Coffee
Tickets for the breakfast are $6 in advance or $7 at the door.
Purchase tickets at the BHA office, (Tu-Th-Sat, 10 a.m.—noon)
or call Eloise at 239-565-9798 or Doreen at 239-997-0416
The patrol needs volunteers! Stop by and find out how you can help.
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Did You Know …
Gourmets On The Go
… we have a “LOAN CLOSET” for Buccaneer
residents!
The loan closet contains helpful items that
have been donated by residents and are available for ‘check out.’
Current stock includes wheel chairs, canes,
crutches, roll-a-way beds, a pak-n-play, booster
chairs, a hi-chair, walkers, commodes and various other items.
If you need an item, all you have to do is call
and come sign it out.
We are well stocked — but we
need crutches and canes.
If you can donate, please do,
and if you need something,
please call.
I will meet you at the Loan Closet
in the Hospitality House.
Wednesday, June 8 at noon
The June luncheon adventure is scheduled
for Longhorn Steak House at 13701 S. Tamiami
Trail, 239-437-3395.
The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in
the Club House. If you are unable to go, please
cross your name off the list or call Kathie E. Miller, 239-652-0025, or MJ Congilio, 239-997-2963.
Margie Mathers, 239-246-2052
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HAPPY SUMMER BIRTHDAY!
* = Renters
All efforts are made to ensure accuracy of information contained herein, but cannot be guaranteed. If you notice inaccuracies
or omissions, please provide any changes in name, address, telephone number, birthday or anniversary to
Gwen DeHollander at 239-995-0126 or place in her drop box at 433 Hidden Cove Road.
9th Marshall, Patti
Petroff, Nancy
1st
Bedard, Laura
Casey, John
McClain, Dolores
Richey, Gayle
Vallone, Monica
2nd Begalle, Jerilyn
Goguen, Henry
Hentz, John Jr.
3rd Bierkamp, Carol
Pace, Joseph L.
Vega, Lizzette
4th Bauer, Raymond
Eichorst, Diane
Peltzer, Ann Marie
Paterson, Keith
Sark, Tarry
Tomacheski, Jean
Zayas, Rose
5th Kuespert, Thomas
Meyer, Patricia
Stalker, Scott
Stead, Karen
10th Carlson, Sally
Harpster, Nancy
Syracusa, Peter
11th Rosner, Lorraine
12th Casey, Patricia
Pace, Barbara
Rader, Gail
13th Jobling, David
Roberts, Anne
Theil, Sharon
Turner, Carl *
14th Bauman, Kathleen
Boden, Angelina
Good, Judith
15th Deschene, Paul
Munn, Kathy
Peterson, Joan
Shanley, James
20th Clann, Herbert
Kneis, Peter
Lamy, Rose
Mourhess, Sandy
21st Morse, Helene
22nd Burnett, William
Fountaine, Neil
Oatley, Betty
Pelkey, Michael
Roberts, Janet
Siria, John
Spicer, Clyde
24th Consiglio, Catherine
Harrison, Ben
Holland, James
Smith, Joy
25th Kellenburger, Charles
Dickson, Rose
Lesperance, Marie
Miller, Raymond
Presley, Oscar
Tawney, Joe
Thorne, William
6th Fisher, John
Holler, Jean
Kreps, Yvonne
16th Bovill, Chris
Caldwell, Noreen
Downie, Bill
Hart, Terry
Milam, Melissa
7th Bedard, James
Eberle, James
Kulies, Donna
Meyer, Rosalee
Newmann, Ernest
Sabin, William
Skalicky, Bob
17th Berberian, Viola
Bley, Patricia
Hagy, Ronald
Milakeve, Harry
Sautel, Alma Jean
Stuckwisch, Roy
Swiftney, Tom
8th Belle Isle, Barbara
Crosby, Kenneth
Lewis, Leah
LoScalzo, Christine
Mulvey, Pat
Musseilman, Kathy
18th Fleming, Gordon
Frost, Linda
Schroeder, Kimberly
29th Haste, Myrna
19th Young, James
30th Buchanan, Florence
Gardner, Richard
Gray, Tracey
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26th Denson, Betty
Hentz, Delores
Johnson, Janis Rose
Murphy, Theresa
Sutherland, Max
Terry, Robert
27th Burmeister, Nancy
Kyswaty, Ronald
Pupkiewicz, Dave
28th Alberico, Mike
Allard, Lorraine
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30th Nalley, Beatrice
Quilla, Hildegard
Ross, Charles
Smith, James
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2nd
3rd
Brunelle, Vivian
Daniels, Andrew
Isley, Linda
Lucas, Betty
Noble, Joyce
Cattano, Phyllis
Longhouser, John
Plis, Marilyn
Pohlman, Laurel
Butwill, Kevin
Freeze, Melvin
Garrison, Dinah
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Deschene, Jaqueline
Latimer, Londa
Marx, Gary
12th Bierkamp, Robert
Fisher, Shirley
Muller, Michelle
Smith, Carol
Wright, Frank
23rd Aycock, James
Beck, Deborah
Brady, Robert
Fitzgerald, Gail
24th Esteves, Sara
Heath, Mary
Hololik, Lori
Landis, Susan
Skalicky, Jan
13th Hoover, Serera
14th Alderman, Ray
Cuddby, Barbara
Johnson, Jean
15th Isenor, Kendall
O’Reilly, Gloria
Reed, Lois
25th Cremeens, Rodney
Hanko, Karen
Young, Dawn
26th Archer, Mary
Arnold, Nell
Baer, Marcia
Bell, Donald
Mika, Donald
Smith, Ellen
4th
Carpenter, Dwight
5th
Garland, Ruth
Heberle, Cheryl
Stumbaugh, Mary
16th Alton, Margaret
Carlevale, John
Childress, George
Fugmann, Richard
Peck, Patricia
Robichaud, Daniel
Wills, Gail
6th
Morey, Kathryn
Thorne, Nancy
17th Jones, Geraldine
Tremblay, Carl
28th Manna, Judy
Noce, Peter
7th
Abruntilla, Christina
Benoit, Richard
Collins, Eraine
Dellisanti, Frank
18th Mills, Robert
Root, Kay
29th Eaton, Emmy
Leach, Lois
Miedema, Roger
Wood, Lois
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9th
Farrell, Diana
Hunter, Barbara
Mathews, Sharon
Piechnik, Jim
St. Onge, Norman
Taylor, Barbara
Benoit, Arleene
Kruse, Lynn
McCaughey, Bruce
Nobel, Kevin
Sanchez, George
10th Knight, William
19th D’Amato, Dennis
Motto, Reva
Smith, Thomas
Speight, Lewis
20th Card, Dave
Phylis, James
Vasbinder, Candra
21st
Ahmad,Carole
Bonini, Aldo
Cook, David L.
Hostetter, Stanton
Kidder, Beverly
Martin, Danny
22nd Armstrong, Gloria
Day, Peggy
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27th Carlson, Brenda
Luce, Nancy
MacKenzie, Joseph
Murphy, Frank
Simpkins, Joy
30th Bartnikowski, Barbara
Ruster, Doug
Smith, Richard
31st Campell, Barry
Corvo, Aracely
Eichorst, Daniel
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Bradford, Arlene
McKelvey, David
2nd
Weatherstine, Addie
3rd
Albright, Ann
Brady, Maria (Dee)
Durbin, Lucille
Marton, Michael
Paap, Wolfgang
Pierson, Katherine
Pringle, Roy
Scott, Sharon
4th
Custer, Ruby
Yetter, Susan
5th
Bevington, Nancy
Casbeer, Angie
Edwards, Donald
Ishler, Marilyn
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Bigos. James
Boyd, Phillip
Foy, Paulette
Decraene, James
Parker, Nancy
Smith, Janet
DeMichele, Karen
Orr, Sandra
Phylis, Sandra
Clay, Russ
Everett, Jane
Landis, Michael
Loredo, Ydalia
Savage, Meridith
10th D’Amato, Linda
Logan, Russell
Patterson, Dottie
Sawyer, Pat
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Bovey, Della
Byrd, Victor
Caudill, Cynthia
Kellogg, Gayle
Leach, Lauraleen
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Reichling, Sandra
Schroat, Patricia
Wold, Margaret
13th Murphy, Joan
Norman, Shirley
Osborne, Dave
14th Brooks, Paul
Daniels, Ruth
Moore, Doris
15th
Bushman, Dennis
Kast, Ronald
McClellan, Sam
Pettit, Emma
Smith, William
Wall, Larry
16th Adams, Joan
Brennan, Nancy
Dellaventura, Richard
Deschaaf, John
Hill, Robert
Pion, Stephany
17th
Levasseur, Paula
Matejek, Frank
Shaunita, Jastice
Trilett, Alyce
18th Burdette, Carolyn
Hagy, Patti
Little, Frances
McFadden, Richard
Simmons, Dennis
Smith, Patricia
Staggs, Sharri
19th Carpenter, Linda
Maltese, Frank
Damato, Gloria
Savage, Michael
Yates, Betty
24th Anzalone, Marie
Bert-Hagen, Wilma
Fusco, Salvatore
Grady, Mary
McLaurin, Constance
Miller, Kathie
Pollard, Diane
Whalin, Ruth
25th Fanus, Carl
McCauley, Mildred
Prather, Don
26th Hanko, Roger
Hoffman, John
Lewis, Nancy
27th Guinond, Dana
Johnson, Myerie
Kuhn, Debra
Mulvey, Mary
Upham, Thomas
28th Criswell, Sandra
Lizotte, Roland
McCann, Carolyn
Moran, Daniel
Perrone, Deborah
Smith, Mark
29th
30th McPeak, Cathy
Schofield, Dale
Vanasse, Claire
31st
20th Dwyer, Joyce
Maison, Mabel
Tremblay, Marianne
21st Pooley, Steven
Staffon, Marion
Stiles, Shirley
23rd Artrip, Mabel
Campell, Christina
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Courtney, James
Graff, Judy
Dellisanti, Debra
Mathers, Marge
Reid, Kenneth
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HAPPY SUMMER ANNIVERSARY!
Robert and Dorothy Hermann
1st
Roger and Karen Hanko
1st
June 2016
Jack and Pat Mulvey
2nd Joseph and Lillian Tuminski
2nd Myron and Rosalee Meyer
2nd Richard and Arleene Benoit
3rd James and Judy Spinks
4th Roland and Estelle Lizotte
4th Ben and Lucia Harrison, Jr.
6th Rodney and Mabel Artrip
Ed and Joyce Gilbert
Fred and Patricia Youmans
5th Bernie and Sandra Criswell
5th William and Arlene Smith
6th Harry and Marilyn Ishler
6th Joseph and Ann Albright
Laurence and Catherine Braasch
11th John and JoAnn Scullin
7th James and Jeanne Lavelle
12th Carl and Marianne Tremblay
8th Alan and Gina Riendeau
8th Neville and Nancy Bevington
Steven and Ann Beroza
13th Paul and Jacqueline Deschane
9th Richard and Carolyn Perron
9th William and Marilyn Knight
15th Cyril and Patricia Hanko
11th Robert and Christine Seeke
Donald & Dolores Wildner
12th Kenneth and Mary Jane Hays
16th Jim and Candy Bearly
Donald and Joy Smith
14th Frank and Rebecca Wright
13th Daniel and Judith Hogan
19th Zeke & Gwen DeHollander
15th George and Carolyn Robert
20th Robert and Marylyn Shepard
Duane and Nancy Werkman
17th Jaime and Carol Glass
15th Henry and Carol Goguen
16th Skip and Jean Wilde
18th Eugene and Hildegard Quilla
18th Rick and Kay Root
21st Scott and Karen Stead
22nd Neil and Cheryl Fountaine
23rd Jack and Serera Hoover
19th Robert and Maria Brandy
Melvin and Janet Freeze
Jerry and Shirley Newby
Ken Zigelstein and Lorraine Rosner
19th Martin and Joan Dunn
William and Caroline Shreve
21st Richard and Florence Buchanan
22nd Gerald and Yvonne Kreps
24th Gary and Darlene Davis
Richard and Susan Landis
20th Walter and Sharon Paul
24th Fred and Yvette Brown
22nd Ronald and Patricia Sawyer
26th Rodney and Mabel Artrip
27th Russ and Janet Clay
Joseph and Nancy Mihalyi
28th Stanley and Patricia Meyer
Roy and Joyce Stuckwisch
25th Richard and Janet Lamonthe
Dean and Emma Pettit
Robert and Dawn Young
26th William and Doreen King
27th David and Leah Lewis
29th James and Reva Motto
Paul and Helen Vincent
Michael and Barbara Jerovsek
28th Barry and Christina Campbell
29th Jeff and Lisa Castonia
30th David and Barbara Barnikowski
Mark and Sharon Thede
31st David and Jerilyn Begalle
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25th Michael and Terry Conda
Thomas and Sharyn Kuespert
29th Kevin and Phyllis Noble
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June 2016
2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season On the Way
Hurricane season is June 1
until November 30.
Think about what you would
do if a hurricane or another disaster struck near you. And think
about what you would need to
carry out a survival plan.
Keep informed and make your
decision ahead of time on whether or not to leave your home.
When an evacuation order is
issued, move into action immediately!
Before the storm ...
- Have your evacuation kit ready
to go out the door.
- Have at least two shelter
options plotted out. (Downed
power lines, downed trees,
flooded streets may prevent
access to your first choice.)
-Once you’ve reached your
shelter, notify your pre-planned
contact person of your
whereabouts (someone not in
the storm’s path).
- If you have special
needs or wish to bring
pets, get information
NOW from Lee County
Emergency Operations Center.
- Prepare your house by securing all outside items and fixtures,
shut off all gas lines, shut off all
breakers and air conditioners.
- Listen to shelter workers who
will help you ride out the storm.
After the storm...
- Evacuees will be allowed to
leave shelters only when authorities are confident all is safe.
- When you return to Buccaneer Estates and if damage is
evident, do not enter without
being accompanied by the Fire
Department.
- If your home requires repairs,
hire a contractor who is
licensed, insured and has
local references.
For valuable information on preparing for
an emergency, please visit
www.Ready.gov, the official
website of the Department of
Homeland Security.
Go online to www.leegov.com/
publicsafetyemergencymanagement for complete local information about all types of emergencies and about shelters.
Watch for local hurricane guides
in the grocery stores. Attend
the June 7 event in the
Hospitality House for
specific, local information.
Smoke Alarm Tips

Are your alarms in the right
place? They must be outside
each sleeping area and inside each bedroom.

Can everyone in the house hear the
alarm? Install smoke alarm notification appliances and accessories designed for the hard-ofhearing or deaf.

Do you test them once a month? Press the
TEST button to ensure the alarm is working.

Have you changed the batteries recently? Change batteries once a year or sooner if
they begin to "chirp" or "beep."

Do you know how old the alarms are? The
components inside smoke alarms wear out over
time, which could affect their operation in an
emergency. Change the alarm every 10 years or
if you are unsure of their age.
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Safety and Security Events
Thank You So Much For
Caring!
Thank you to all who came out for the first
Safety and Security Event.
Michelle Sargis from the Lee County Sherriff’s Office was very interesting and informative. I hope everyone came away with at least
one idea to keep themselves safe. A special
thanks to Margie Mathers who set up the
refreshments.
Please keep the following dates on your calendar for the next two events in this series:
Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. A volunteer speaker from the local Red Cross will speak to us on
‘Hurricane Precautions and Protection.’
Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. Michelle Sargis will
return to speak on ‘Identity Theft and Personal
Protection.’
These events will take place in the Hospitality
House, and snacks will be served.
Gail Rader,
Safety & Security Event Coordinator
I have ridden my bike in our community for a few
months to learn something I’ve always wanted to
do. Not long ago, I almost had my bike stolen. A van
parked in front of my house with several people in
it, who walked over and checked out my bike. They
were holding a piece of paper, like they were there
for official business, until a woman who just happened to be looking hollered at them, knowing
what they were just about to do — steal my motorcycle!
Well, I would love to thank the lady who saved
my bike from being stolen! This should tell us to
look out for each other and don’t hesitate to call
the Sheriff’s office if you see something unusual going on. Place the Sheriff’s number close by and help
protect each other.
Thank you again to the woman who saved my
bike!
Ginger McCoy
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JUNE ACTIVITIES
HH = Hospitality House
CH = Club House
Many of our clubs do not meet during the summer months.
An updated activity list will be published in September.
MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
FRIDAYS
Lawns Mowed
Trash Pickup, Recycle & Yard
Waste Pickup
Water Exercises Pool 1
8 am
Water Exercises Pool 2 8:30 am
Water Exercises Pool 1
9 am
Chair Volleyball CH
10 am
Billiards
HH
1 – 5 pm
Dime Bingo
HH
6:30 pm
Coffee Hour
HH
Water Exercises Pool 1
8:30 am
8 am
Water Exercises Pool 1
8 am
Water Exercises Pool 2 8:30 am
Water Exercises Pool 2 8:30 am
Water Exercises Pool 1
Water Exercises Pool 1
9 am
10 am
Chair Volleyball CH
10 am
Quilt/Craft/ Sewing HH
10 am
Chair Volleyball CH
9 am
Billiards
HH
1 – 5 pm
Chair Yoga
CH
3 pm
Bridge
CH
12:30 pm
Men’s Poker
CH
6 pm
Billiards
HH
1 – 5 pm
Monte Carlo Whist CH
6:30 pm
Bingo
HH
6 pm
Water Exercises Pool 1
8 am
Water Exercises Pool 2 8:30 am
Water Exercises Pool 1
9 am
Double Pinochle CH
9 am
Bridge Lessons CH
10 am
Billiards
HH
1 – 5 pm
Bridge
CH
6:30 pm
Dominoes
CH
6:30 pm
Payme
CH
6 pm
For specific details about activities,
refer to the Buccaneer Estates
Resident (telephone) Directory.
Water Exercises Pool 1
8 am
Water Exercises Pool 2 8:30 am
Water Exercises Pool 1
9 am
Bridge
CH
12:30 pm
Billiards
HH
1 – 5 pm
Rummykub
CH
2 pm
Euchre
CH
6:30 pm
Texas Hold’em
CH
6 pm
Lifeboat 101 Bible Study HH
7 pm
Keys for the summer: Jo
Schofield 239-656-4940
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Billiards
Karaoke w/ Scott
HH
HH
10 am
6 pm
SUNDAYS
Open Music Session HH
1 pm
Pinochle
CH
6:30 pm
THURSDAYS
TUESDAYS
SATURDAYS
Planning Reminder:
If you have, or are planning, a
group activity that takes place in
the Club House or Hospitality
House, a request form must be
filled out and approved.
Requests are on a first-come,
first-served basis. Any activity
that does not receive board
approval will not be placed on
the calendar of events.
To obtain a request form or to
report updates, errors or
omissions, call Jo Schofield at
239-656-4940.
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JUNE EVENTS
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
5
Coffee
Hour
7
8
Speaker
Hurricane
Gourmets On
Preparedness The Go
HH
8:30 a.m.
HH
6
12
13
14
2 p.m.
FLAG DAY
Saturday
2
3
4
9
10
11
Community
Patrol
Breakfast
noon
HH
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
8 a.m.
Coffee
Hour
HH
8:30 a.m.
19
20
SUMMER
SOLSTICE
FATHERS
DAY
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June Dance
Coffee
Hour
CH
HH
8:30 a.m.
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27
28
29
30
Coffee
Hour
HH
8:30 a.m.
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7 p.m.
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Donate to our BHA
Trash & Treasure
Do you have
unwanted
furniture and
household items?
Items in good condition are
collected by T&T throughout
the year and sold at the annual
BHA Trash & Treasure Sale.
Money raised goes for BHAsponsored events and expenditures. Call for a pickup
appointment.
 Lamps
 Small and Large Appliances
 Knick Knacks
 Kitchen Ware
 Tools
 Linens
 Clothing
Call James or
Eloise at
239-339-7738
Volunteers are needed to help move
heavy items.
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Shop for furniture
or household items,
Wednesdays,
8—10 a.m.
The T&T trailer is located in the
yard across from the
RV Storage Compound.
Take Strongbox going east,
take first right, and turn right
into the yard.
For buccaneer residents only!
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Celebration of Life Committee
Buccaneer Sick & Sunshine
George VanDeWalle (wife Dee) on Hidden
Cove passed away in April.
Many of our residents have "gone north" for
the summer. With that in mind, please remember that it is even more important that, when
you hear of a resident being ill, in the hospital or
having passed away, to let me know. I will then
be able to announce it at Monday Morning
Coffee Hour and at homeowners’ meetings to
let others know.
Please leave a message on my answering
machine or give me a note. Thank you so very
much.
This committee was formed to assist
residents with ceremonies remembering
loved ones.
Volunteers help organize, set up,
clean up and prepare for each event.
If you need help in planning a memorial service, or if you would like to help with any of these
services, please contact Gloria O'Reilly at 612-5992042.
I want to thank my family and
friends for helping us get through
my illness. Meals, cards and visits
made things so much easier … and
to know we have so many friends
who are praying for us.
Our kids came to help us when
needed and my husband, Zeke, has
been an Angel from Heaven by
doing so much and keeping me
comfortable.
All I can say is ‘Thank You, God’ for
my family and friends. Amen.
Gwen DeHollander
A resident brought a list to me a few months
ago. It appears that during the time when I was
not taking care of Sick and Sunshine, two residents were overlooked for the newsletter. I
would like to take this time to let you know of
their passing:
Former resident on Port Royal, Henry
Filliettaz, passed away.
Claire Filliettaz on Strongbox passed away.
Please to not hesitate to call me if you know
of some who might have been left out. We do
not ever want to forget anyone.
Thank you.
Sandy Orr
Sick and Sunshine
239-656-2929
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Quilts/Sewing/Crafts
Thank you…
If you love to make quilts or sew,
join us at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Hospitality House. There are no fees. Bring your project
to work on.
Call Emma Pettit for details at 239-628-0306.
... to the Homeowners’ Association
for the check and to neighbors
Dean & Emma Pettit and
Mike & Kathy Tannenbaum from Pine
Lakes for being with me after the passing
Gentle Yoga for EVERYBODY
of my husband, George.
Chair Yoga is offered at the Club House
on Mondays at 3 p.m. No Previous Yoga
Experience Needed! A gentle way to perform yoga while seated in a chair (or on
the mat if you prefer). Certified Yoga
Instructor Shirley L. Stiles, 540-420-0979
To all the friends and neighbors who have
visited me, met my son and daughter from
Marshalltown, Iowa and Blue Springs, MO,
offered help if I needed it, brought food,
and most importantly, showed the love
An invitation to drive
by and see our Heron
fountain ...
that good friends do in this community.
You have assured my kids that
I am in good hands.
This past month we
lost a dear friend and
17-year resident of
Buccaneer. In George
Van DeWalle's memory,
this fountain has been
added to our yard by
his wife, Dee.
Dee, we are saddened by your loss. We
offer a prayer of peace in his passing to
you and your family.
With love, Dean and Emma Pettit
God bless … Dee Van De Walle
facebook
Simply email
[email protected]
to be invited to our
closed Buccaneer group.
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Buccaneer Estates Homeowners’ Association
Meeting Minutes from Monday, May 9, 2016
The May 9 minutes are subject to amendment and approval at the next scheduled BHA meeting on
Monday, September 12, 2016.
Roll Call
Present:, Keith VerHaagh, President; Margaret Steele, 1st VP;
JoAnn Scullin, 2nd VP; Gordon
Foster, Treasurer; Pat Meyer,
Secretary; Directors: Arlene
Bradford, Dave Cunningham,
Terryl Russell, Judi Roth
Call to Order at 7 p.m. by President VerHaagh
Pledge to the Flag
New Residents: Sam and Rhonda
Raplee at 428 Hidden Cove
Minutes: Motion to approve
minutes 4-11-16 as written and
published in Buccaneer News
was made by Gloria O’Reilly, and
seconded by Lois Hartel. Motion
carried unanimously
Correspondence: none
Treasurer’s Report: Financials for
April were distributed by Gordon
Foster. Will be filed for audit.
President Report: President VerHaagh reported that JoAnn Scullin had been appointed as 2nd VP,
and Judi Roth was appointed to
fill the directorship of Roy Pringle
who resigned. A park manager
has been hired and has been invited to attend the Town Hall
Gathering on May 17th. He also
noted that Queen Street is being
watched very closely to see that
no one moves back in. He in-
formed the residents that the
Sheriff will be here in our Club
House at 1 p.m. on Wednesday
and asked for a donation. Joan
Fusco moved to donate $100, seconded by Gordon Foster. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Rent Negotiation: Keith reported that the committee has been
meeting internally, but with the
new manager and regional manager, he expected to schedule an
upcoming meeting with them as
soon as possible. He also indicated he was stepping down as
Chair, but expected the Board
would appoint Emma as Chair.
He would still be involved as President and ex-officio member of
the committee.
Sick & Sunshine – Sandy Orr. In
the hospital this past month was
Norman St. Onge (new resident),
Jo Schofield and Gwen DeHollander. Residents who have
passed were: George VanDeWalle
on Hidden Cove. A moment of
silence was held.
Audit Report: Pat Hanko distributed the audit report, which included a profit & loss statement
for 2015, showing a loss for the
year of $6,239.14
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Trash & Treasure - Pat Obermiller. Pick-ups continue by calling
James or Eloise. Sales will continue during the summer on
Wednesdays in the morning from
8 to 10 a.m.
Entertainment: Deb Perrone reported the Mother’s Day brunch
on Sunday was a success, and
Roy Pringle has summer dances
scheduled thru September plus a
4th of July picnic and dance.
Community Patrol - Doreen Muraida – Community Patrol Breakfast on Saturday, May 14.
New Business JoAnn Scullin
thanked Scott McFarland for his
help in straightening out the HH
microphone speakers.
Gail Rader reminded everyone of
the Safety & Security presentation on Tuesday May 10th at the
Hospitality House beginning at 2
p.m.
Discussion on the lack of volunteers for set-up/clean-up at BHA
functions and whether they
should be paid or unpaid. The
discussion will be referred to the
Board of Directors for their suggestion.
Also discussed was whether to
cancel the Welcome Back and
holiday parties traditionally held
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in the fall. Due to the limited BHA budget, this
discussion was referred to the Board of Directors
for their input.
The Board is preparing a ‘wish list’ to be presented to ELS and welcomed residents’ input.
Motion to adjourn by Pat Hanko at 8:15pm.
God Bless America Sung
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Meyer, BHA Secretary
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Do You Own Your Mobile Home?
Check Out These Advocacy Groups for Mobile Home Owners:
Federation of Manufactured Home
Owners of Florida, Inc. (FMO)
Florida Statutes, Chapter 723
Florida lawmakers have worked to protect
mobile home owners in parks by creating laws.
Chapter 723 of the Florida Statutes governs
the legal duties and rights between mobile home
landlords and their mobile home tenants.
The Florida Statutes define a mobile home
tenant as one who owns his own mobile home
but leases lot space from a park owner.
A "mobile home" is defined as a residential
structure that is at least eight feet wide, 35 feet
long, transportable and constructed on an integral chassis.
To see all of Chapter 723, go online to
FMO is the only nonprofit consumer advocacy
organization dedicated to protecting the rights
of over 1.2 million Florida manufactured home
owners:
 It helps residents of rental manufactured
home communities prepare for negotiating
with park owners regarding rent increases.
 FMO provides information about Chapter 723,
Florida Statutes (FS), which governs unique
park owner/lot renter issues.
 FMO offers workshops on negotiating with a
park owner and resident purchase of a community.
 FMO offers personalized, individual assistance to members.
Our FMO representative for the Buccaneer
Homeowners’ Association is Judi Roth.
Networking for Progress (NFP) is a group of
residents from various ELS parks—usually comprised of HOA board members — who meet regularly to share information with each other about
ELS concerns. Our BHA board members regularly
attend NFP meetings, incorporating newly acquired information when effective.
http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/
Statutes/2015/Chapter723/All
The web site states, “Since state laws can frquently
change, do not use this information as a substitute for
legal advice. Seek advice through an attorney licensed
to practice law in your state.”
Your Buccaneer Homeowners’ Association
Board of Directors adjusts its bylaws on a continual basis to adhere to the latest 723 laws.
~~ Learn More! Join FMO Today ~~
For a $25 annual membership, you receive
FMO’s bi-monthly, informative magazine.
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Log On: http://www.fmo1.org/#!newmember-signup/cq56
Write: 4020 Portsmouth Rd., Largo, Florida,
33771
Call: Member Services Manager Beth Pankow
at (727) 530-7539
Email: [email protected]
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Rent Negotiation Committee
(RNC)
TOWN HALL
GATHERING
Tuesday, July 19
Club House
7 p.m.
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Energy Saving Tips and
EHEAP
June 2016
stripping is deteriorating, install
new stripping.
emergency energy-related costs
during the heating and cooling
seasons.
Replace Broken Or Cracked
** Eligible households may be
Your home is made up of winGlass
—
If
you
cannot
fix
a
provided one benefit of up to $600
dows, walls, floors, doors and a
roof. All of these things could be broken or cracked window imme- per season. To be eligible for assisadding to your electric bill if they diately, invest in some heavy-duty tance, households must have:
transparent tape that is intended  A documented heating or
are not maintained.
cooling emergency
Following these simple tips can to seal cracks or breaks until you
can
make
a
permanent
fix.
 At least one individual age 60
act as a barrier against losing
or older in the home
energy to cooling, heating, etc.
The Emergency Home Energy
 A gross household annual inAssistance for the Elderly
come equal to or less than
Seal All Cracks — Use caulk to
Program (EHEAP)
150% of the federal poverty
eliminate cracks around places
This Florida program* assists
guidelines (to be determined)
such as windows, door frames,
low-income households that are
If you meet these requirements,
where pipes enter the home and experiencing a home energy
call
the Helpline at 1-866-413-5337
where different materials (such
emergency.
on Thursdays between 8 a.m. and
as concrete and wood) meet.
A home energy emergency may 3 p.m. to see if they can help you.
result from a delinquent utility
Weather-strip Windows— Refas- bill, lack of electricity or a shut-off
* sponsored by the SW Florida Area Agenten with nails, staples or whatever notice. Payments are for home
cy on Aging, a part of the Florida Departis appropriate. If your weather
ment of Elder Affairs
heating or cooling and other
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facebook
Simply email
[email protected]
to be invited to our closed Buccaneer group.
BHA
Office
June — August
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday  Make copies
10 a.m. - noon
 Send/receive
Phone/fax 239-995-4412 faxes
Closed Saturday, July 2
Please consider volunteering!
 Purchase
event tickets
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Receive important notices by email from the
BHA Board of Directors.
Sign up by sending an email to
[email protected]
Mark Your
Calendar!
Rent Negotiation Committee (RNC)
TOWN HALL
GATHERING
Tuesday,
July 19
Club House
7 p.m.
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‘ICE’ YOUR PHONE
This information was
brought to a recent Safety
Meeting by the
Sheriff’s Office.
The ICE Your
Phone™ campaign
encourages mobile
phone users to
enter emergency
contact information into
their mobile phone under the
heading of ICE, an acronym
for ‘In Case of Emergency.”
How to ICE your phone:
 Choose a responsible person to be your In-Case-OfEmergency (ICE) contact.
Record their information.
 Inform your ICE contact
that you have chosen
them as your designated
contact and provide them
with information that
may affect your treatment.
In the event of
a park problem
after management hours
If you see something,
say something!

Add this contact
as a new entry, with
their phone number,
in your mobile phone
address book under
the heading “ICE.” Example: ICE—William or ICE—
Dad.

Apply an ICE Sticker™ to
the back of your phone.
This will serve as a visual
alert that you have established a communication
protocol.
www.icesticker.com
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
239-477-1000
(Sheriff)


239-994-5467
(Buccaneer Night Patrol
after 10 pm)


Call 9-1-1
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Buccaneer News May Survey Results
Out of only 20 returned surveys:
 100% were homeowners
 All read the news, feel the newspaper keeps
them informed, feel the typeface is large
enough and want to keep the birthdays/
anniversaries.
 90% would use advertisers’ services
 The topics in order of favorites, President’s
Corner, activities & events, new residents, Sick
& Sunshine, calendar, minutes, ELS articles,
updates, and ads
 Respondents ranked their overall impression
of the newsletter as 50% excellent and 50%
good.
 Some new ideas included library news, items
for sale, move the calendar to back page, more
pictures, programs for residents in need, networking with other parks and crime reports.
 70% of respondents provided an email address;
100% preferred receiving the Buccaneer News
on paper.
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