Fox Point News - Fox Point Homeowners Association

May 2012
Fox Point News
Fox Point Homeowners Association  Barrington, Illinois
www.foxpoint.org
IT’S ALMOST SUMMER AND
THERE’S NO GREATER PLACE TO BE THAN IN FOX POINT!
Join your neighbors in all the fun.
The Pool—opens on May 26
Swim, Dive, and Water Polo Teams
Swim Team—Kickoff on June 6
Tennis Lessons, Leagues, and Tournaments
Tennis—First tournament on June 1–3
Lake Boating and Fishing
Summer Parties Galore
Check the Fox Point News and www.foxpoint.org for details and sign-up sheets.
Get out your fishing poles and tackle boxes
It’s time for…
The Fox Point
Annual Fishing Derby
Father’s Day Weekend at the Lake (time to be decided)
More information and a sign-up sheet will be provided on the website and in the June newsletter.
We urgently need a chairperson for this event! Please contact Keith Gritzek at [email protected].
Fox Point News
May 2012
Fox Point Calendar
May 2012
May 21: FPHA Board Meeting at the library in the Zimmerman Room—7:00 p.m.
May 26: Fox Point pool opens at noon for the season.
June 2012
June 1–3: First Tennis Tournament.
June 5: Swim Team Mock Meet with South Barrington Park District at 5:00 p.m.
June 6–28: Women’s Tennis Drill (and Play)
June 6: Swim Team Kickoff at 6:00 p.m. at the pool; Women’s Tennis League begins at 7:30 p.m.
June 18: FPHA Board Meeting at the Village Church—7:00 p.m.
June—Father’s Day Weekend: Fox Point Annual Fishing Derby at the lake (time to be decided).
FOX POINT NEWS INFORMATION
Newsletter Staff
Editor
Assistant Editor & Board Oversight
Circulation
Welcomes
Classified Ads
Website (www.foxpoint.org)
Sharon Yamakawa
Geoff Ommen
Natalie Scherbaum
Catherine Strauss (chair), Mary Beth Bulgarelli, Lisa Appleby
Lynn Douglas
Sanjay Holay
Publication Schedule
Published monthly, the Fox Point News is the official newsletter of the Fox Point Homeowners Association (FPHA).
Newsletter articles are due to the editor by the 20th of the month. Articles may be e-mailed to Sharon Yamakawa at
[email protected]. Classified ads for the newsletter should be sent to [email protected].
Newsletter Submissions
Please see “Fox Point News Submission Policies and Guidelines” at www.foxpoint.org.
Architectural Submissions
Plans and proposals, along with applications for architectural changes and home additions, are due the first Monday of the
month to Chris Kitzman, Architecture Chair. Application forms are available at www.foxpoint.org.
Happy Birthday to the Fox Point Homeowners Association!
The FPHA is 47 years old this month, and some original homeowners are still living in Fox Point!
Calling ALL Fox Point Residents! We Need Volunteers!
There are many positions within Fox Point that require a volunteer. Failure to find replacements, whether it be a
board member, party planner, or block captain, means that we could lose the wonderful amenities this
neighborhood has to offer. Be a part of our community and volunteer a small amount of your time! If you would
like to help Fox Point, please contact Geoff Ommen or another committee chair. Thanks!
Newsletter Policies Have Been Posted!
To help those submitting notices and reports for inclusion in the newsletter (and to help the newsletter staff
process them!), the Fox Point News staff has posted newsletter submission policies and guidelines on the Fox
Point website at www.foxpoint.org. These policies cover issues of style, content, length, deadlines, and so forth.
Please review them carefully before submitting notices for the newsletter. The newsletter staff will thank you!
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President’s Letter
By Doug Zwiener ([email protected])
Nothing too exciting to report from last month’s board meeting. We had six homeowners attend the meeting! To keep
participation up, I think we should debate every month whether to allow the Barrington Area Masters swim team to use our
pool. We even had one homeowner stay the entire time—he is new to the neighborhood and was just being kind to us.
Thanks, we appreciate the attention!
As implied above, we discussed and approved the Barrington Area Masters swim team’s early morning use of our pool. They
will supply guards and instructors and will open the pool on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. In addition to
benefiting the Fox Point homeowners who are members of the Masters team, this arrangement will benefit many other
homeowners: (1) The pool will be open and available for Fox Point residents to use if they want to get in an early morning
swim; (2) the Masters team will check the water condition prior to the arrival of the kids’ swim teams for practice. If the
chemicals are out of balance, the Masters team will alert Pool Watch so they can take appropriate action before the young
swimmers arrive.
We did other exciting things like approving (1) last month’s minutes, (2) the financial statements, and (3) the payment of the
2012 insurance premium. And the new homeowner remained through it all!
Elaine Leighton brought use up to date on the progress of the pool-renovation project. At this time, Elaine and the architects
are working with the State of Illinois to obtain its approval of the plans for the project. We may not get the state’s full
approval to proceed before the end of the summer.
Bob Mares was pleased to report that the tuck-pointing of the wall at the south entrance was nearing completion. We heard
all about the pace of work. I am sure many of you have had projects at home that proceeded at the same pace—“oh yeah,
we’ll be right on it tomorrow.” Thanks, Bob, for sticking with this project through all its phases.
Thanks for your continued support.
Board Report: Treasury
By Lynn Douglas ([email protected])
Have you Paid Your 2012 Dues Yet?
As this newsletter goes to print, about 5% of homeowners have not yet paid their 2012 Annual Assessment of $882, which
was due March 31, 2012. If you have not taken care of your annual obligation, do so today to avoid interest fees and legal
collection.
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Check Payments
Mail to:
Picker & Associates
1130 Lake Cook Road
Suite 130
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Attention: A/R Fox Point Homeowners Association
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Credit Card Payments
MasterCard and Discover Card may be used for a nominal surcharge. The link and instructions for using credit cards
were included with the invoice and are also available at www.foxpoint.org.
Selling or Refinancing?
Your property will not transfer unless your annual dues are paid in full and there are no amounts owing to the association. It
is becoming customary for lenders to have the same requirement for refinancing. Requests for letters confirming your
account status should be sent to my e-mail address (shown above). Please provide 30 days’ notice before the intended closing
date for me to respond to your lender, attorney, or title company.
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Board Report: Pool
By Elaine Leighton ([email protected])
The pool will open in a little over two weeks! Our new management firm, Pool Watch, has begun preparations for opening
day—Saturday, May 26. We reviewed and updated our pool procedures, so please carefully read the following information.
Our season hours and guest rules are published in the 2012 Fox Point Directory, but below we have printed the open hours,
emphasized some key points, and included some IMPORTANT new information.
Pool Hours—Summer 2012
Dates
May 26–28 and June 2–3
May 29–June 1 and June 4
June 5–July 31
(see below for early closure on
June 6 & 8)
June 6 (early closure for Swim
Team Kickoff Dinner)
June 8 (early closure for meet
with South Barrington Park
District)
August 1–19
August 20–24 and 27–31
August 25–26 and September 1–
2
September 3
September 4
Days
Daily
Daily
Weekdays
Saturdays
Sundays
Wednesday
Open Hours
Noon–8:00 PM
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
12:30 PM–8:00 PM
11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Noon–8:00 PM
12:30 PM–6:00 PM
Friday
12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Daily
Weekdays
Weekends
Noon–8:00 PM
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Noon–8:00 PM
Monday
Noon–5:00 PM
Pool is closed for the season.
Homeowner Information Sheet—NEW
All Fox Point homeowners who wish to use the pool must submit a 2012 Fox Point Homeowner Information Sheet (attached
to this newsletter and available online at www.foxpoint.org). Each household must complete one information sheet and
attach a recent photo of all members of the household. This information sheet will be used by pool staff to verify the
residency of those wishing to enter the pool area. Currently, we do not have photos for many residents, and those we do have
are out of date. The information sheet must be turned in when a resident first visits the pool in order for the resident to be
allowed to enter the pool area. Parents must make sure that their children take the completed sheet with them to the pool if
a parent will not be accompanying them that day!
Guest Policies
The guest fee is $5.00 per person per day regardless of the time the guest arrives at the pool. There is no charge for children
under four years old. Full payment either in cash (exact amount) or by check (payable to FOX POINT HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION) is required before guests may enter the pool area. Residents may arrange with the manager to pay in advance
for their guests.
Special guest-observers who wish to watch their family members swim (such as visiting grandparents) will be admitted
without charge. These guests must not be attired for swimming. The fee for live-in house guests or nannies is $8.00 per
person per week or $50.00 per person for a summer pass.
Homeowners must accompany their guests who wish to use the pool. Before entering the pool area, each guest must be
registered and have her/his fee paid by the accompanying homeowner. The homeowner is responsible for the guest’s conduct
and must remain on the premises as long as the guest stays.
In order for a homeowner’s child to be eligible to bring a guest, the child and the guest must both be at least 12 years old.
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Board Report: Pool (continued)
Party Reservations
1. Only one awning area in the main pool area may be reserved at any given time. All food and beverages must be kept
in this area. Additional awning areas may be used by all others at the pool. The party fee is $25.00.
2.
Only one party at a time may be held at the pool. Party times are 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The party host must be at least 21 years old, and a homeowner must be present at the party. When finished, each
party group must clean up the awning area it used. Pool parties should be reserved with the pool manager. The
completed reservation form and the deposit check must be submitted in order for a reservation to be held.
3.
All nonresident party guests must pay the pool’s guest fee to attend the party. Homeowners may pay for their guests,
or guests may pay at the door either in cash (exact amount) or by check (payable to FOX POINT HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION).
4.
NEW FOR 2012: Private parties may be held for one to two hours after the pool closes (but no later than 10:00
p.m.) for a fee of $25.00 per hour (payable by check to Fox Point Homeowners Association) and a cash payment of
$20.00 for each guard on duty during the party. The manager will decide the number of guards to have on duty
based on the total number of people attending the party (1 guard for every 25 party guests). The total number of
party guests may not exceed 50. The party host must be at least 21 years old, and a homeowner must be present
during the party. The number of private parties will be limited to one per week. All nonresident party guests must
pay the pool’s guest fee to attend the party.
Barrington Area Masters at the Pool
As Doug mentioned in his report, the board approved the return of the Barrington Area Masters swim team to the Fox Point
pool for the summer of 2012. The following notice is from the Masters team to all residents who are 18 or older.
Can’t run anymore? Joints ache? Try the best low-impact exercise available. Come join the Barrington Area Masters
swimmers for open swimming at the Fox Point pool between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, June 5–
August 31. Professional coaches will be on hand to help you with your stroke or to provide a workout. Participation is free to
Fox Point residents who are 18 or older. Our skill levels range from novice to “crossing the English Channel,” so there will
be a lane that fits your ability. Call Dave Jacobsen at 847-514-8291 for details.
NOTE: The term homeowner(s) in the above report refers to renter(s) as well.
Board Report: Safety and Welfare
By Dan Sherry ([email protected])
Reports have been flowing in. Apparently, it would have been humorous to watch as many of you hit the brakes on the north
side last month when the police’s speed display trailer caught you in the act—if the problem weren’t so serious. The south
side will have its chance to step up and slow down this month. I have plenty of “Slow Down” signs for those who want them.
As for the gaslights, a significant number of people have expressed a desire to convert them to electricity. That is an option.
There are a number of factors that can affect the outcome and price of a conversion—the type of lamp desired; the voltage
(low vs. high), which determines the depth of the trench needed and whether a transformer is required; the vendor’s access to
trenching equipment; distance of the lamp from the home; landscape obstacles; switch options; solar options; and others. So
providing a ballpark estimate is not possible, but at least two quotes are strongly recommended. Listed below are two
companies recommended by FP homeowners who have had success with their services.
 Rein Electric: 847-343-8697
 AZ Electrical: 847-980-7840
Please see the names of gaslight vendors I listed in last month’s newsletter—if you have still not fulfilled this obligation.
Have a great and safe month, everyone!
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Board Report: Social
By Keith Gritzek ([email protected])
Easter Egg Hunt Recap
A LIVE VISIT FROM THE EASTER BUNNY—A FUN TIME FOR THE KIDS—NO RAIN—WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!
We want to give a quick thank you to the people who helped us with the event—Susan (Stoga) Ben, Payton Muhs, Rachel
and Kristen Gadbois, Isabel Filian, Maggie Horak, Carrie Ben, Caroline Prentiss, and Lara Gritzek.
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU goes to Caroline Prentiss and Lara Gritzek for stuffing ALL of the eggs!!!
And SPECIAL THANKS go to Doreen Muhs, who helped with everything!!
HELP WANTED!!!
If you are interested in helping with any of our upcoming events, please let me know.
Fishing Derby
 Date: Father’s Day weekend
 Time: TBD
We are still looking for a chairperson for this event. If you are interested, please contact me.
Board Report: Tennis
By Mike Joyce ([email protected])
There’s a lot to report this month regarding tennis:
1. Update on lessons (payment changes)
2. Announcement of first tournament (June 1–3)
3. The “Woody”
4. Women’s League announcements
5. Introduction to Drill (and Play), including registration form
Lessons
There are no changes to the lesson plan that Josh is managing—only changes to the way checks should be written. Please
continue to send payment checks directly to Josh, but make the checks payable to FOX POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Tournament Announcement
It’s time to try out those brand new nonskid tennis shoes in the first tournament of the season to be held June 1–3, weather
permitting. Since we have found that people have a lot of conflicts during the Memorial Day weekend, we’ve decided—
based on experimental data we’ve received in the past—to try hosting a tournament the following weekend.
Because the Fox Point tennis courts have been known for half a century as our own “Friendly Confines,” this tournament will
have a mixed-doubles, round-robin format. Each person will play, rotate, and keep track of his/her own scores. The top two
point-leaders on the men’s and women’s flights will play for the championship. As always, it will be a lot of fun.
Registrants and friends are nudged to consider bringing a dish, drink, or dessert for Saturday night. The hours of play will be
approximately 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Exact
hours of play will be determined by the number of registrants.
 Register by e-mailing “I want to play” to [email protected].
The Woody Is Coming!
Are you the one who donated the wooden racquets to the Goodwill store? If so, they are now in my house and awaiting the
upcoming “Woody” tournament. Details will come, but expect to finally have a reason to wear those 1970s tennis clothes
(sans shorts for me). Bring your favorite wooden tennis relic (or choose from my selection), and join in the fun. The wooden
racquets will mostly neutralize any competitive differences in play, and anyone who breaks a racquet will pay!
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Board Report: Tennis (continued)
FROM THE COURTS OF JOANNA CARL AND THERESE DONOGHUE
We are very excited about the start of the Fox Point summer tennis season! There are a lot of fun options for everyone,
including the Wednesday evening Women’s League and the morning Women’s Drill.
Women’s League
For the evening league, let us know if you are interested, and we will arrange to have the three-level courts again. You do not
need to inform us of your availability each week—just show up! And there is no charge this year for participating in the
league. The first evening the league will play is June 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Women’s Drill (and Play)
We are excited to announce that our morning drill series will be taught by Al Washburn, a USTA certified pro who has
taught at several area tennis clubs. I (Therese) have taken lessons from him during the past six years at Crystal Lake’s
Racquet Club. His lessons are high energy and fast paced. If you join us for drill, we truly believe that you will experience a
good workout and improve your game at the same time!
We will be offering the morning drill for only one session this year—from June 5 to 28. Beginner lessons will be held on
Tuesdays, intermediate on Wednesdays, and advanced on Thursdays. All lessons will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Because June 5 is the last day of school, the first beginner lesson will be held on Friday, June 8, and subsequent lessons will
be held on Tuesdays. The cost for the session is $120 per person.
Important Note: For ease of scheduling and consistency of play, we require that participants sign up for the entire session.
We understand that because of vacations, kids’ activities, and other circumstances, you may miss a lesson. Al has been kind
enough to offer a makeup lesson for each level. This makeup lesson will be your opportunity to make up one missed lesson.
The date of the makeup lesson will be decided by Al after our session begins. Al is very flexible and wants to work with all
of us!
Please send us an e-mail by Friday, May 14, if you are interested in registering for the morning drill session
([email protected] or [email protected]). There must be at least four players for each lesson. The registration
form attached to this newsletter and the payment (cash or checks made payable to FOX POINT TENNIS) must be submitted by
June 1. They can be dropped off at 1400 Lake Shore Drive South (Therese’s house)—small mailbox by the front door.
We are looking forward to another great tennis season! If you have any questions, please e-mail us.
See you on the courts!!
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FOX POINT DOLPHINS
Swim Team
We are thrilled that Scott Lattyak is returning as the Dolphins head coach. We will decide on the rest of the coaching staff
by mid-May.
Preseason Practices (May 27 & June 3)—We have two Sunday night practices planned at Harper College, Building M.
Practices will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both May 27 and June 3.
Regular-Season Practices (beginning on Wednesday, June 6)—Practice times will be assigned by age group. You will be
notified by e-mail of your child’s specific time slot by May 15.
 8:00 a.m.—6 years old & above PLUS 8 years old & above (K through incoming 2nd grade)
 9:00 a.m.—8 years old & above PLUS 10 years old and above (3rd grade and above)
 10:00 a.m.—12 years old & above PLUS 15 years old & above
*Note: Please tell Tammy Kerr if you have a family-related or scheduling problem with your practice time, and we will try to
accommodate you.
Team Social Kickoff and Parent Meeting (Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 p.m., at the pool)—There will be a dinner and free
swim, as well as a brief parent meeting and an opportunity to meet the coaches! (The pool will be closed to other residents
during this time.)
Mock Meet with South Barrington Park District (Friday, June 8, 5:00 p.m.)—This year’s mock meet will actually be a
mini-meet with South Barrington at Fox Point. All swimmers will be able to swim in a couple of events in order to get
starting season times. We’ll have concessions as we do at regular meets. (The pool will be closed to other residents from 3:30
p.m. for this event.)
Volunteer Assignments—These will be e-mailed by May 15. Please contact Susan Stoga if you have any questions.
Spiritwear—If you placed an order for swimsuits or spiritwear, it will be delivered to you the week before practice begins. If
you have any questions, please contact Doreen Muhs.
Here’s to another great season!!
2012 Team Co-Chairs:
Margaret Graff (Treasurer/Communications)
Tammy Kerr (Personnel/Operations)
Susan Stoga (Operations/Volunteers)
Doreen Muhs (Spirit/Social)
NEW SWIM LESSONS OFFERED BY DOLPHINS
Your Fox Point Dolphins will be offering private and small-group swim lessons for children ages 5 and
up. Taught by experienced swim instructors, these lessons will be held at 11:00 a.m. daily beginning in
mid-June.
More details will be provided in the June newsletter. Interested? Please contact Tammy Kerr at
[email protected] for information.
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Neighbor News
The Silver Vixens—The May lunch will be held on Thursday, May 10, at PL8 in the Foundry at noon (they don't open
until 11:30 a.m.). Please contact Sally (847-381-7086 or [email protected]) to let her know whether you will attend or
not. (Please be sure to tell her either way.) If there are more than 15 attendees, we can get a set lunch at a discounted price,
otherwise we will choose from the menu.
Welcomes
Welcome to the Miller Family! After making several renovations to their new home, the Millers have finally settled in at
1540 Lake Shore Drive South, having moved from North Barrington. Peter & Suzanne run a door-manufacturing business
in Volo. Both of their kids have settled in at Lines School. Their son, Garrett, is finishing fifth grade and is an avid baseball
player. Their daughter, Kelci, is in fourth grade and plays softball. Please help me welcome them to the neighborhood!
847-842-1876
Please welcome Michael and Lauren Owen to their new home at 355 Red Barn Lane. The Owens, along with their
daughters—Madelyn (6), a first grader in the fall; Reese (3); and Charlotte (1)—come to us from nearby Algonquin. Having
already been familiar with the area, they decided Fox Point was the family-friendly neighborhood they were looking for.
Michael works for Repco Associates as a manufacturers sales rep and is a graduate of SIU Carbondale, where he majored in
poli-sci and history. Lauren works for Hewitt as a multiclient manager. She is a graduate of U of I with a degree in
psychology, and she has a master’s in human resource management from Roosevelt. Please help me welcome them along
with their cat, Oliver! 224-655-2064
Welcome, Janssen family! Jeff and Cindy Janssen are settling in nicely at 1419 East Main Street. In early April, they
welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby daughter named Jemma. The Janssens moved here from Roscoe Village in the
city because they wanted a place close to work with a neighborhood feel for their growing family. Jeff is an asset manager
and runs an independent investment company, J3 Investments. Cindy is the VP of human resources for OMRON Electronics
in Schaumburg. Jeff loves all sports, and he and Cindy have “eating Mexican food” as a hobby they do together. Please give
them a warm welcome! 309-846-0250
Community Happenings
Come Along for the Ride! Here are two great ways you can support Ride for 3 Reasons, Bob Lee's endeavor to raise
$1 million for CANCER, ALS, and HOSPICE via a solo bike ride down the Pacific coast of the United States. Visit
www.3reasons.org to learn more.
1. DINE THE RIDE on Saturday, May 12—The Dine & Share at the Onion Pub will last all day, and 10% of sales will be
donated to Ride for 3 Reasons. Contact Melissa Buckley at [email protected].
2. JUMP THE RIDE on Saturday, May 12—Drop the kids off for “Kids Night Out” at the brand new KIAGA facility on
Pepper Road. Hours are 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. for kids up to 11 years old and 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. for kids ages 11 and
up. Contact Kathy Moran at [email protected].
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FOX POINT CLASSIFIEDS
To place or continue an ad in the newsletter, call Lynn Douglas at 847-382-6051 or e-mail her at [email protected]
no later than the 20th of the month. All voicemail messages and e-mails will be promptly confirmed. However, if you do not
receive confirmation, please call Lynn.
Classified ads are limited to one line and run for one month. If you wish to run an ad for a second month, contact Lynn by the
deadline. Ads will not continue after the second month except Home-for-Sale (by owner) and Home-Wanted ads.
Ongoing Services and Classified Kids are printed quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
FOR SALE
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5/2.5 LAKEFRONT HOME—Completely updated. Laura, 847-525-4641.
5/3.5 HOME AT 749 INDIAN WAY—3 fpls., fin. bsmt., private lot. Jeanne, 847-382-4554.
5/3.5 NORTH-SIDE HOME—Updated, including kitchen, baths, & more. 847-226-6244.
PHOTO ENLARGER—And misc. darkroom supplies. LOW PRICE! Patsy, 847-656-6853.
PIANO—Stark console. Excellent condition. $1,075. Gary, 847-421-8475.
TROMBONE—Conn Director. $175. Gary, 847-421-8475.
2 HEKMAN CHERRY END TABLES—22″x24″x26″. Cheryl, 847-304-4577.
IKEA DESK w/HUTCH—51″ wide x 29″ deep. Cheryl, 847-304-4577.
WELLINGTON HALL TRAY COFFEE TABLE (CHERRY)—Cheryl, 847-304-4577.
BOMBAY TILE CAFÉ TABLE w/2 CHAIRS—Cheryl, 847-304-4577.
FOR RENT
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4/2.5 UPDATED RANCH: North side. No cats. Sherl, 847-370-3808.
1-BR VACATION BEACH CONDO—Longboat Key, FL. [email protected].
WANTED
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HOUSE TO RENT—Kathy, 847-254-2497.
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