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Official Publication for East Lake Woodlands Community Association
Volume 15 Issue 7 2015
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President’s
Message
VP Notes:
By Keith Crank, Vice President and
Controlled Access Chairman
By Judy Fosbrook, President
Have you noticed how beautiful our
community is looking this summer? I take
the opportunity on quiet Sunday mornings
when the traffic is light to drive throughout
all our neighborhoods. Everything looks well-groomed, colorful
and clean. I’m especially impressed with the lake reconstruction
in Cross Creek. It looks spectacular. The new gates in Cross
Pointe are quite impressive and will add a classy touch to their
entrance. The plantings on Woodlands Parkway in front of the
Club are starting to mature and look beautiful. Have you see the
replanted crepe myrtle trees at the Sun Bank entrance? They
were moved from the North gate area at the request of the fire
department. They seem to have made the transplant without any
ill effects. Not only are they beautiful, but they are now preventing
tailgaters from parking there until they can get in the entrance.
Now if we could find a way to prevent all tailgaters, it would make
everyone happy.
There will be road paving continuing later this summer so be
aware as you drive through the neighborhoods.
I forgot to congratulate all graduating students last month.
Please accept my belated “Yea!” for a job well done.
This newsletter will come out after our Fourth of July
celebrations. I hope everyone had a good time at the events. Stay
happy and healthy throughout this summer season and keep your
fingers crossed that we escape another year with no hurricanes.
The month of June was a relatively quiet
month within the community. There was
only two citations issued and the amount of
warnings remained about the same.
By the time this article is published the
road repaving might have started along Eastlake Woodlands
Parkway. It really depends on the amount of rain we get. When
the repaving does start please be extra careful when you are around
the paving equipment and trucks. The equipment that is used is
large and sometimes obstructs the view when we try to go around
them. There will probably be flagmen directing traffic so please
adhere to their requests and things should go quite smoothly and
we will have Eastlake Woodlands Parkway repaved before the start
of the school year.
Drivers please be careful of the bicyclists in the neighborhood.
State law says that we must give a bicyclist a three (3) foot clearance
when we pass. State law also states that the bicyclist must ride as
near to the edge of the road as practicable. When I ride I usually
ride about three (3) feet from the edge of the road which means
that if a car is passing me the car will be well over the double yellow
lines of the road. If we all use this as a rule of thumb we will never
be close to the bicyclist and eliminate the chance of an accident.
As bicyclists we must also adhere to the state law as it pertains
to us. One of the biggest complaints I hear on a constant basis
is we as a group seldom stop for stop signs. Recently a bicyclist
ran a stop sign and hit a vehicle. The bicyclist was issued two
citations and it turned out to be a very expensive bike ride for
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Manager’s Memo
Directors Dinner Held
Every year the ELWCA Board has its Annual Directors Dinner to
celebrate the achievements of the year and thank the outgoing Board
Members. This year the dinner honored John Fernsler who served on
the Board from 2011. John’s service to the Board was valuable and
his legal expertise was always appreciated. John received a plaque in
appreciation of his contribution to the success of ELW.
Just a reminder that Management & Associates summer hours will go into effect Friday
July 10th through Friday September 4th. Summer hours only apply to Fridays wherein
the office will be closing at 1P.M.
“The highest reward for your work is not what you get for it, but what you become by it” – John C. Maxwell
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Dog Days Of Summer –
What Are They?
The Dog Days of Summer
The “dog days of summer” occur during the
hottest and muggiest part of the season. Webster
defines “dog days” as The period between early July
and early September when the hot sultry weather of
summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere.
Why do we call the hot,
sultry days of summer
“dog days”?
The Term dog days has an interesting origin. In ancient times,
when the night sky was unobscured by artificial lights and smog
different groups of peoples in different parts of the world drew
images in the sky by “connecting the dots” of stars. The images
drawn were dependent upon the culture: The Chinese saw different
images than the Native Americans, who saw different pictures than
the Europeans. These star pictures are now called constellations,
and the constellations that are now mapped out in the sky come
from our European ancestors.
They saw images of bears, (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), twins,
(Gemini), a bull, (Taurus), and others, including dogs, (Canis Major
and Canis Minor).
The brightest of the stars in Canis Major (the big dog) is Sirius,
which also happens to be the brightest star in the night sky. In fact, it
is so bright that the ancient Romans thought that the earth received
heat from it. Look for it in the southern sky (viewed from northern
latitudes) during January.
In the summer, however, Sirius, the “dog star,”
rises and sets with the sun. During late July Sirius is
in conjunction with the sun, and the ancients believed
that its heat added to the heat of the sun, creating a
stretch of hot and sultry weather. They named this
period of time, from 20 days before the conjunction
to 20 days after, “dog days” after the dog star.
The conjunction of Sirius with the sun varies
somewhat with latitude. And the “precession of the
equinoxes” (a gradual drifting of the constellations
over time) means that the constellations today are
not in exactly the same place in the sky as they were
in ancient Rome. Today, dog days occur during the
period between July 3 and August 11. Although it is
certainly the warmest period of the summer, the heat
is not due to the added radiation from a far-away star, regardless
of its brightness. No, the heat of summer is a direct result of the
earth’s tilt.
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him. We must remember that when we are on the road, the state
considers our bikes a vehicle and we must adhere to all the same
laws as other vehicles.
Let’s all be extra careful this summer. Here’s to having a
pleasant (but probably hot summer) and enjoy whatever we may
undertake to pass the summer with our friends and family.
As always as a reminder if you need the assistance of our
community patrol please call them at 727-789-1465 or 727-7857384. If you are planning on going out of the community for an
extended period of time please let the community patrol know and
they will check on your home while you are away. Should you
have an emergency call 911 and for non-emergencies please call
the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office at 727-582-6200. Again have
a safe summer and enjoy yourselves.
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Neighborhood watch Judy Gauron, Controlled
Access Committee
To form a Neighborhood Watch in your
association, contact Deputy Charles Skipper at
[email protected]
or call 582-5661
Child Protection
Investigator Department
The key principles of child protection
are safety, permanency, and family well-being. Children have
the right to a safe, stable environment free of abuse and neglect.
Only 8% of reported child abuse cases require action by the Child
Protection Investigator (CPI). The number one reason for the
removal of children in Pinellas County is substance abuse. Physical
abuse and family violence are second and third respectively.
CPID is staffed by approximately 85 Child Protection
Investigators (CPIs), 20 CPI Supervisors, nine Support
workers, 20 clerical staff, four Sergeants, one Administrator, one
Lieutenant, and one Captain.
The investigation procedures for a CPI are as follows:
• Make the initial investigative response
• Asses the risk to the child
• Collect evidence to determine whether or not the reported
maltreatment occurred
• Provide services to ensure the child is protected and that the
needs of the family are met
If a child is reported to be in present danger, a CPI must make
contact with the family within 4 hours from the time the report
was generated. If a child is reported to be in impending danger,
the CPI must contact the family within 24 hours.
If you or a loved one suspect child abuse, make a report to the
abuse hotline:
• Telephone - 1-800-96ABUSE
• Fax - 1-800-914-0004
• Web - https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
East Lake woodlands community
patrol report Call 785-7384 or 727-785-1465
May 2015
Patrol Officers responded to
Complaint Calls
(Noise, speeders, solicitors,
Domestic disputes, trespass,
Fireworks, Suspicious persons/cars)
138 Calls
46
Parking Violations
Irrigation Calls
Motor Vehicle/ Pedestrian Accidents
Crimes Reported
168
0
1
10
Miscellaneous/Other
75
(Vandalism to mailboxes, gates,
Grass damage, stolen bikes, dumping
All other criminal activity
(Welfare checks, pets, wildlife, all others)
The Sheriff monitored 33 hours
during May 2015
Performed 3 Hours of Presence/Visibility.
Citations 2, Warnings 44
Top speed: MPH 44/30 - 29/20
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E.L.W. MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Management & Assocs.
813-433-2000
Aberdeen
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
Condo 5
Cross Creek
Cypress 1
ELW Community Assn.
Enclave
Greenhaven 1
Greenhaven 2
Greenhaven 3 & 4
Hunter’s Crossing
Pinewinds
Pinnacle
Quail Forest
Silverthorne
St. Andrews
Woodlands Estates
Woods Landing
Worthington
Self-Managed
Avenel
Lake Shore Vista
Warwick Hills
Ameri-Tech Prop. Mgmt.
727-726-8000
Condo 2
Condo 4
Condo 7
Creekside
Turtle Creek 1 & 2
First Choice Management
727-785-8887
The Cove at East Lake
Woodlands
Lake Estates
Preserve
Woodridge Green
Heatherwood/Laurel Oaks
Patio Homes
Holiday Isles Prop. Mgmt.
727-548-9402
Cross Pointe
Caliber Management
727-796-1996
Condo 1
Condo 6
Innovative Community Mgmt.
727-938-3700
Muirfield
Resource Management
727-796-5900
Deerpath
Hunter’s Trail
Citadel Management
727-938-7730
Cypress 3
Woodlake Run 1
Elite Property Mgmt.
727-224-1871
The Meadows
Butler Plumbing Services
Let The Butler Do It!
Water Heaters • Toilets & Faucets
Electric Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Small Job Specialist
Tom Butler 727-236-2452
Jeff Butler 727-236-2257
Christian Owned & Operated
Psalm 90:17
License # RF11061417
7.22.13
Kitchen&Bath Ideas
by Leverette
Since 1995
Port Richey
727-846-9249
26258 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33761
727-724-7500
Lic. # C-10265
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Cabinets • Refacing
Countertops: Granite • Marble • Quartz
Tile • Travertine • Wood flooring
Frameless Shower Enclosures
Quality Work In A Timely Fashion
Jim Nobles
727-447-8949
Stonebriar
Progressive Mgmt.
727-773-9542
Cypress 2
Cluster 4
Cluster 5
Property Group of Cent. Fla.
727-771-7753
Diamond Crest
Isleworth
Sentry Management
727-799-8982
Condo 3
Kingsmill
Cypress I
Turtle Creek 3 & 4
Woodlake Run 2 & 3
As of 4-14-2015
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From the Editor
By Jeff Hunt,
Who Loves Ya, Baby ?
Ride Through History
Armed Forces History Museum, Largo
June 27 - August 8
SharkCon 2015
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
July 11 - July 12
Lady Antebellum
Downtown, Gulfport
Saturday, September 5
Geckofest
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Saturday, September 5
Kelly Clarkson
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Tuesday, September 15
Brickworld Tampa – LEGO® Exposition
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
September 19 - September 20
John’s Pass Seafood Festival
St. Pete Beach
October 23 - October 25
The Stars & Stripes USO Show featuring the
G.I. Jive Big Band
St. Petersburg Coliseum, St. Petersburg
Saturday, October 3
Born in 1963, I am a child of the 70’s
and early 80’s. Many of the influences from
that time period left strong and lasting
impressions on me. One person I remember
fondly from that era is Aristotelis “Telly”
Savalas. For those of you who don’t remember or don’t know, Telly
Savalas was an American actor whose career spanned the years
from 1961 until his death in 1994. I remember him in the movies
The Dirty Dozen, Kelly’s Heroes and as the supervillan Blofeld
in the James Bond movie, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. But I
most remember him for his hit TV show Kojak which aired from
1973 to 1978 on CBS. As tough, witty detective Theo Kojak, he left
an impression on me as a man that was tough on the outside but
a big teddy bear on the inside. From his bald head (which he had
before it was cool to have a bald head) to his ubiquitous lollipop,
he exuded a certain suaveness that could only be exceeded by a
select few (e.g. Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennett).
Thinking about Kojak and his signature phrase, “Who Loves
Ya, Baby ?” sent my mind back in time to some of the slang that
was popular in my formative years that I (may) still use to this day.
Words like solid, booking, groovy, boogie, chump, far out, right on,
fresh, bogus and dude. Some others are funky, off the hook, out
of sight, square, threads, wicked, jive, burned, dig it, foxy, freak
out, word, and The Man. There’s a website onlineslangdictionary.
com/ where you can look up the slang meaning for these words
and many,many more.
So the point of my article this month is one of having some
fun with our language and “keeping’ it real”. Slang is a great way
to express yourself and make your life and the lives of the people
around you more interesting. Don’t be afraid to show everyone
that you are no chump and you are perfectly capable keeping
things groovy. That you’re no square, dig it ? And don’t have a
freak out. Right on.
Until next month, “Peace out”.
– Jeff
“Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands
and goes to work.”
-– Carl Sandburg
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Safe use of
outdoor
fires in
our community
Here are some guidelines
for ELW residents for the safe
use of outdoor fires courtesy of
Eastlake-Tarpon Fire Marshal
Mark Teolis:
• The fire pit/device shall
be at least 10 feet away from
any structure or combustible
surface. The device shall not
be used above the first floor.
• Before lighting an outdoor
fire, check the weather forecast.
Avoid windy conditions that
can blow embers. Do some
house cleaning like picking up
leaves and other combustible
materials around the pit - it
is important to ensure the fire doesn’t accidentally spread. You
are still liable if sparks or flame from your fire damages someone
else’s property.
• The fire must be constantly attended and supervised by a
responsible adult until the fire has been completely extinguished.
Always have a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby.
• The fire department official is authorized to order the
extinguishment of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous
or objectionable situation or without cause.
• The fire must be fueled by clean, seasoned firewood, or other
clean burning fuel (with emissions equal to or less than that created
by seasoned firewood).
• The fire’s total fuel area can be no more than three feet in
diameter and no higher than two feet.
The AHJ reserves the right to make changes to these conditions
without cause
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Lauren Hahn Chosen for 2015
Congress of Future
Science and Technology Leaders
in Boston, MA
Lauren Hahn, a Junior at East Lake High School of Oldsmar
has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science
and Technology Leaders in Boston, MA on June 28th - June
30th, 2015.
The Congress is an honors-only program for high school
students who are passionate about science, technology,
engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event
is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the
country who aspire to be scientists and technologists, to stay true
to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and
resources to help them reach their goal.
LaurenHahn was nominated by American hero and astronaut
Buzz Aldrin, Science Director of the National Academy of Future
Scientists and Technologists to represent East Lake High School
based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and
passion for science and technology.
During the three-day Congress, LaurenHahn will join students
from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National
Medal of Science Winners talk about leading scientific research;
be given advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities; be
inspired by fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cuttingedge advances and the future of science and technology.
“This is a crucial time in America when we need more nimbleminded and creative scientists and technologists who are even
better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said
Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future
Scientists and Technologists. “Focused, bright and determined
students like Lauren Hahn are our future and she deserves all the
mentoring and guidance we can give her.”
The Academy offers free services and programs to students
who have the desire to learn more about their future in science
or technology. Some of the services and programs the Academy
offers include online social networks through which these future
scientists and technologists can communicate; opportunities
for students to be guided and mentored by tech and science
leaders; and communications for parents and students on college
acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career
guidance and much more.
The Academy was founded on the belief that science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education
plays a critical role in enabling the United States to remain the
economic and technological leader of the global marketplace of
the 21st century and that we must identify prospective talent at the
earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary
experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of vital careers.
Based in Washington, DC and with an office in Boston, MA, the
Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution
to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and
mentor students who wish to devote their lives to advances in
society as scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Florida Senate passes
a 10-day back-to-school
sales tax holiday
The Florida Senate has passed House Bill 33, which includes an
extension of the back-to-school tax holiday from three days to 10.
The tax holiday will begin Aug. 7 and run through Aug. 16.
Items that will be tax-free include; clothing, footwear, wallets,
and bags that costs $100 or less, school supplies that cost $15
or less, and the first $750 of the cost of personal computers and
related accessories.
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Bird of the Month
Common Loon
By Jake Jacoby, ELW Resident
The summer of 2014,
Jeanne and I were lucky
enough to travel by car
through the Canadian
Maritimes. On the
way home, we stopped
at Moosehead Lake in
central Maine so that
I co u l d o bs er v e an d
photograph the Common
Loon from a kayak.
Loon calling for her mate
Common Loon
The Common Loon is a migratory bird which breeds in forested
lakes and large ponds in northern North America and parts of
Greenland and Iceland. They winter all along North America’s
Pacific and Atlantic coasts as well as in Europe and Iceland. The
summer adults are regally patterned in black and white. In winter,
they are plain gray above and white below, and you’ll find them
close to shore on most seacoasts, many on the east coast of Florida.
They are less suited to land, and typically come ashore only to
nest. They do mate on land and build their nests close to the water.
Both male and females build the nest and incubate their eggs for
about 1-month, normally having clutches consisting of two eggs.
Hatchlings leave the nest on their first day and are able to fly in
about 11-weeks. They are precocial at birth, able to swim and
dive right away, but will often ride on their parents’ back during
the first two weeks to rest, conserve heat, and avoid predators.
Their predators are diverse and can strike from all directions
as they include birds like gulls, ravens, and crows, fish such as
pike, and land mammals such as raccoons, weasels, and skunks.
Common Loon
Loon with chicks
Common Loons are powerful, agile, and stealthy divers,
submerging without a splash, and expertly catch small fish in fast
underwater chases. They find their prey by sight, eating mainly
fish, supplemented with amphibians, crustaceans and similar
midsized aquatic fauna. Specifically, they have been noted to feed
on crayfish, frogs, snails, salamanders and leeches. The Common
Loon uses its pointy bill to stab or grasp prey, eating vertebrate
prey headfirst to facilitate swallowing, and then swallowing
their prey whole. To help digestion, Common Loons swallow
small pebbles from the bottoms of lakes. Similar to grit eaten
by chickens, these pebbles assist the loon’s gizzard in crushing
the hard parts of the loon’s food such as the exoskeletons of
crustaceans and the bones of frogs and salamanders. The pebbles
may also be involved in stomach cleaning as an aid to regurgitation
of indigestible food parts.
Common Loons have very unusual cries, which vary from wails
to yodels, and are distinct to individuals and can be heard at great
distances. These cries are most prevalent during the breeding
season as pairs aggressively defend their territories.
Common Loons have striking red eyes, black heads and necks,
and white striping. They grow up to 3-feet in length and weigh
up to 12-pounds. They are approximately the size of a large duck
or small goose and their toes are connected by webbing.
Moose laughing at me
A young bull moose watched me following the loons in a kayak
and taking their photograph – he thought it was pretty funny!
Jake
P.S. You may see all of my favorite photographs by visiting my
flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/jake_jacoby
Bird Fact: How do migrating birds know
where to go and how to get there?
Some species, such as cranes and geese, learn their
migratory routes from their parents. They follow their
parents on their first flight south, and sometimes for part of
the return trip north in spring, and then are on their own.
Most birds, however, cannot depend on their parents. Young
hummingbirds and loons migrate days or weeks after their
parents have left, and yet the young birds know which way to
head, how far to go and when to stop. The more that experts
study the intricacies of orientation and navigation, the more
miraculous it seems!
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REAL ESTATE TODAY!
Hugh A. Lichter, MA, REALTOR®,
Century 21 East Lake Realty
Turn on your TV nearly any time during the day or night and
you are sure to find a “reality show” on home buying, home
renovations, investing in real estate, etc.
These shows depict generally good-looking, well-dressed,
eager, and attentive agents, contractors, investors, and buyers
in home markets where prices are generally high and homes are
generally large.
One show has agents and contractors simultaneously spending
large sums on getting a home ready to sell, while at the same time,
the seller is now out looking for the next home. Another one has
the agents or contractors shopping for tile, carpet, furniture, and
décor, while the other “partner” is marching the seller (now buyer)
through multiple “next home” possibilities.
These shows are highly entertaining, offer a peek into the
process, and sell a great deal of advertising. In general, however,
they are not “reality”!
Few of these “stories” depict the real business of selling,
renovating, and buying a home.
For instance, if a home seller who is “moving up” has available
cash, few realtors will recommend using a large portion of it to
renovate a home for the purpose of a sale. After all, the funds
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would be better utilized for the down payment on the future home,
and the buyer of the “outgoing” property would want to make their
own decisions on flooring, bath and kitchen updates, etc. Sure,
doing minor “fix up” and cosmetic repairs are important in the
home selling process, but unless a home has been truly neglected,
the money would be far more wisely spent on the future purchase.
Few, if any, of these shows depict the “grunt” work of applying
for a mortgage and providing the large amount of documentation
required. Few, if any, of these shows depict the large amount of
time actually spent in the home-buying and home-selling process.
Few, if any of these shows depict the stress and strain of getting
the home “depersonalized” for the sale, or the organizing, packing,
moving, unpacking, and re-organizing of the household into the
new home.
Nobody in the real estate business would argue against watching
these shows. After all, the more that folks pay attention to the
real estate, home renovation, real estate investing, and lending
business, the more active the real estate market becomes! And,
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East Lake Woodlands Community Association - July 2015
July in the Landscape
By Pam Brown, ELW resident
It is just about too hot to be outside
working in the yard. Between the heat, the
humidity and the mosquitoes, I find that my
enthusiasm is gone.
Mosquitoes carry several viral diseases, so
it is important to minimize places where they
can breed and also to protect yourself when outdoors during this
time of year. According to Pinellas County Mosquito Control,
mosquitoes only need ¼ to ½ inch of standing water for eggs to
hatch and larvae to survive as
they mature to adults. Scout
around outside your house and
landscape for containers that
hold water and empty them
or treat them with Mosquito
Granules. It only takes about
a week for mosquito eggs
to hatch into lar vae and
mature into an adult. Gutters
that haven’t been cleaned,
dishes under flower pots, air
conditioner drip areas, bird
baths, ornamental bromeliads
Mosquito
and outdoor pet water dishes
can all become breeding places for mosquitoes. Change the water
in pet dishes and bird baths every few days.
You can purchase Mosquito Granules or Mosquito Dunks
(these can be crushed in a plastic bag if you can’t find the granules)
to help with mosquito control. Both products contain bacteria
(BtI) that kills mosquito larvae and is very environmentally
friendly. This is the same product that County Mosquito Control
drops from helicopters into Brooker Creek Preserve. Granules
can be sprinkled over bromeliads, into bird baths (the bacteria
will not harm birds) and other areas where standing water cannot
be avoided. It needs to be replaced monthly or if rain overflows
the container or area. Ornamental ponds should be stocked with
mosquito eating fish.
The Center for Disease Control recommends that when you are
outdoors protect your skin from mosquito bites by wearing longsleeves and long pants (light colors are best) or mosquito repellent
products containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or
IR3535 (Skin so Soft, Bug Guard Plus, Expedition). The threat
of virus, although minimal, is present throughout the year, and
precautions should be taken during outdoor activities. Pinellas
County Mosquito Control monitors for mosquito borne viruses
with sentinel chickens. The Pinellas County Mosquito Control
website (http://www.pinellascounty.org/publicworks/mosquito/
default.htm) has extensive information on this subject.
When the weather is this hot, consider gardening in the shade.
Shade gardens usually need less care. The soil dries out more
slowly so less irrigation is needed. If it is under a tree, the leaves
dropping can just be left for mulch thus leading to richer soil. If
you do have grass in shady areas, let it grow taller and mow it less
often. One big advantage of shade trees is that the shade they
produce can lower air conditioning loads and your electric bill.
You may have more slugs and snails in shade gardens. You
can control them with Iron Phosphate granules that are safe to
use around pets and wildlife. Also, you need to provide for good
air circulation around individual plants since fungal diseases can
be more of a problem in the damp shade, so give plants plenty of
breathing room.
A number of plants are particularly adapted to thrive in the
shade. Some understory plants for partial shade include copper
leaf, camellia, European fan palm, firebush, hollies, pittosporum,
and ajuga ground cover. Plants for full shade include azalea,
viburnum, cast iron plant, bromeliads, cardboard palm, nearly
all ferns, ivies, Asiatic jasmine, mondo grass, and podocarpus.
There are some flowering plants that thrive in partial to full
shade; oak leaf hydrangea, many clerodendrums, Florida anise,
rouge plant, and wild coffee.
Both impatiens and begonias are
great for flower color, as well as
gingers, Nun’s orchid, and in the
winter – pansies. Caladiums and
coleus do not provide colorful
blooms, but their leaves provide
nice color in the shade during the
summer months. And, if you like
growing orchids, they can hang
from the branches in the shade
that trees provide. Ferns, ivy
and many bromeliads are good
choices for heavy problem shade.
For more complete information
see Landscaping in Florida
Improper palm pruning
Shade (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/
pdffiles/EP/EP45700.pdf).
Hurricane season is here. Check trees for damaged or weak
branches and prune them if needed. Hire an ISA-certified arborist
to work on large trees. To find a certified arborist go to: http://
www.isa-arbor.com/findanarborist/findanarborist.aspx. I suggest
that you watch them prune your
trees. You can get an idea of what
is appropriate pruning by reviewing
these two publications form the
University of Florida: Developing
a Preventative Pruning Program:
Young Trees (http://edis.ifas.ufl.
edu/pdffiles/EP/EP31500.pdf),
and Developing a Preventative
Pruning Program: Mature Trees
(http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/
EP/EP31600.pdf). If you do not
agree with what they are doing,
speak up - you are paying them to
do the job. While on the subject of
tree pruning, palms should have a
Well pruned Queen Palm
nice full canopy. Removing all but
three or four fronds is very damaging to the palm and actually can
leave it more likely to be damaged by high winds. The University
of Florida publication Pruning Palms (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/
pdffiles/EP/EP44300.pdf) has excellent information about how
palms should be pruned.
If you need questions answered about plants, garden insects, or
plant diseases, the Pinellas County Extension Master Gardeners
hold a plant clinic at the Palm Harbor Library each Wednesday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These volunteers are knowledgeable and
eager to help you solve your plant problems. When bringing plant
specimens for identification; please bring a branch with several
leaves and flowers if present. Bring this wrapped in paper towels
or in a paper bag. It would be best if you collect the specimen
right before you come to the plant clinic.
Photos: Mosquito – University of Florida, Palms – Pam Brown
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Why work with
an Interior Decorator?
decorator, your home will end up featuring that decorator’s taste
– not yours. And last, but certainly no least, you might not be
even sure you can afford the services of a professional decorator.
At Decorating Den Interiors, we enjoy helping our clients
create the perfect look for them and their lifestyle. Whether its
one room or one window that you’re interested in redecorating,
we’d like to help you do it right the first time!
Well fear not! Let the professional, knowledgeable and friendly
decorators at Decorating Den Interiors you put your decorating
concerns to rest! From design concept to completion, we’ll help
save you valuable time and money by guiding your decision making
process through a myriad of functional and decorative ideas. We
stand behind our commitment to YOU that we will be with you
every step of the way. We’re a 43 year old company that prides
itself on never charging our new clients an initial design fee.
By Sally Giar
If you’re like most of the clients we work with, you want a
beautifully custom designed look, but truly don’t know how to
make that vision a reality. You might not be sure of “what” goes
“where” – or with “what.” Or, perhaps you might actually be
able to begin your new design project by building on what you
already have, rather than throwing everything out and starting
from scratch. You might even fear that if you call a professional
The list of benefits available to you when you chose to work
with a professional decorator goes on and on. The bottom line,
however, is that a professionally trained interior decorator can not
only make your ideas work better, but they know to make your
decorating dreams a reality! Maybe it’s time for you to consider
calling in the professionals!
To encourage pet adoptions, Pinellas County Animal Services
is holding a special Yappy Hour adoption promotion. During the
special hours of 2 to 6 p.m., every Friday in July, all dogs and cats
over the age of four months will be free to adopt. The adoption fee
for all puppies and kittens under the age of four months will be
$25. All dogs and cats that are up for adoption have been spayed
or neutered, licensed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Adoption
counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed
in good homes. Renters looking to adopt a new pet are encouraged
to bring a copy of their lease that states that animals are welcome.
Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
(727) 582-2600; www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices.
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East Lake Woodlands Community Association - July 2015
Historical Bits and Pieces
By Paul J.H. Leaser
It tolls for us
The Liberty Bell first rang hanging in front of
the unfinished State house in Philadelphia, Pa.; it
cracked immediately and had to be recast. The
second casting was also a failure, as the bell
had a dull tone. Again recast, it produced a melodious tone and
was returned to the State house tower.
When the British occupied Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War, the Bell was taken out of the city to be hidden in
a church in *1 Allentown, Pa. On the way the wagon broke down, and
another wagon, driven by *2 William Leaser completed the journey.
After the Revolution, the Bell was returned to Philadelphia. There, it rang out when the
Constitution was adopted in 1788. In 1852, it was put on display in the State House once again.
The Bell is now encased in a pavilion in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
*1. I was born in Allentown in 1926.
*2. Yes, a great granduncle of mine.
All Shook Up
Abe Lincoln faced a problem on New Year’s Day in 1863. He would be signing into law
the Emancipation Proclamation.
But for three hours prior, he was abliged to shake hands, which left his hand swollen, If his
signature were shaky, people might think he had hesitated, So, before the historic moment, he
announced, “I have been shaking hands since mine o’clock this morning, and my right arm is
almost paralyzed.”
All for naught; with a conscious effort, he managed to sign with a firm hand.
East Lake Woodlands Community Association - July 2015
FOR SALE
Moving Sale: beige swirl design contemporary couch 50.00 coffee table
and end tables.girls light wood bedroom furniture including desk !00.00.
Matag washer 150.00 never used
chandelier 50.00 call 727 787-7539
or 348-5693.
Recliner Chairs (2) Taupe leather.
Was $1,300 ea - now $300 ea. 727786-4772
Scotts Edgeguard Turf Builder
Spreader - used once cost $36.+ sell $13.00 Michael Tricarico - Fairway
Springs - 727-376-1140
Garden Trellis - New England Arbors
Grand White 54” w x 90” h. Purchased
at Lowe’s for $199 Item 617286,
Model #VA68200, asking $125.
Phone 727-372-0973
KING COBRA/CALLOWAY GOLF
CLUBS: GOOD TO EXCELENT CONDITION: IRONS: Cobra Oversize/
Cavityback 3-9,PW,SW. Steel Shaft
Firm Flex. FAIRWAY WOODS: Cobra
3&5. Grafite Shaft Firm Flex.DRIVER:
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LOFT Grafite Shaft Firm Flex. BURTON
Cart Bag. GRIPS: New Midsize Lamkin
Crossline ACE on all clubs. $225.00
Ph.727-247-2763 or 727-372-0973
Above ground 16’ x 48 in. Intex Ultra
Frame Pool. Great condition, barely
used. Comes with Intex krystal clear
sand filter pump. Works for pools up
to 21,200 gallons. $300 OBO. 727376-7289
Seally Posturepedic Crown Jewel Kg
sz matteress box springs. Approx 5
yrs old. Good condition. $100 OBO.
727-376-7289.
Love seat w/ matching oversized
chair & ottoman. Lt to med tan, good
condition. 2 new in box teal to light
green porclin lamps. $300 OBO for all.
pics at club house. 727-376-7289.
Corner entertainment center. Med. to
lt. oak finish. Double cabnit on bottom.
Holds up to a 40in T.V. picture at club
house, $100 OBO 727-376-7289.
16’ Skywalker trampoline with enclosure. 2 yrs. old barely used. Great
condition. $200 OBO. 727-376-7289
Real casino slot machine converted
for entertainment with included play
tokens, Cool sounds and action. Can
email or text pictures/video. In Fairway
Springs. $200/firm. 727-364-6305.
Circa 1965 Lane brand Surfboard style
real wood table set. Coffee needs
refinished and 2 end tables with some
patina. Can email or text pictures/
video. In Fairway Springs. $500/firm.
727-364-6305.
Kimball EP3 Organ, majic cord. call
727-376-1446
40’ round glass top patio set,
with matching chairs and umbrella
$300.00. Portable sewing machine
$25.00. Picnic basket, wicker, with
wine glasses $10.00. 2 - 26” bikes
$50.00 each. 727-264-8595
Patio Door blinds to fit homes in River
Ridge. Blockout Honeycomb, Sail Cloth
color, 66 W x 88.5 H new in box, original price $800.00 asking $450.00
727-857-7006
Exercise Bike Tunturi F330 Display
shows Speed, Pulse, estimate of
Calories consumed. Owners manual.
Excellent condition $195 Get in shape
for the New Year Call 727-842-8314
Double depth lawn crypt at TRINITY
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closings in Immaculate Conception
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Lew Rubin, 727-376-0191. Charles
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for rent
Home for rent in New Port Richey
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Are you a Primary Caregiver for
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Lake View Community Church, 475
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Free, offerings appreciated.
Pets & Pet Care
Florida Poodle Rescue, Pinellas www.
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Animals in need of good homes.
Suncoast Animal League, 1030
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Doodle Rescues: all kinds, ages and
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cleaning including tracks sills etc.
Prompt “neat and tidy” service at very
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Gerrys Pool Service 727-5149369 weekly pool maintenance,leak
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online invoicing, equipment checkup,
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