Vol. VII
N E W S L E T T E R, Viki Strandberg, editor - vrgoldie@comcast.net
For More Information Visit Our Website
June 2011
www.MyCasaDelLago.com
FROM PRESIDENT BOYER’S DESK
the ARB. She was extremely good at it. The ARB
committee still has very capable members and one of
them will become the “acting chairperson” until the next
Board Meeting when they can be officially approved as
the permanent Chair. We welcome ARB volunteer,
Steve Abbey, who has agreed to fill in and serve as our
acting chairperson picking up where Sue has left off.
Thank you Steve! And thank you Sue for all your years
of service to this community! ARB requests can be sent
to Steve Abbey at steve.abbey@comcast.net or he can
be reached at 288-6008. Also ARB requests may be
forwarded to our management company or to any Board
member who will be sure Steve and the ARB get them to
review.
Hurricane Season!
Attached to this newsletter is a checklist for Hurricane
Preparedness. We are hoping you will not need it;
however, we recommend being prepared. We can use
volunteers who are willing to help us install storm
shutters on the clubhouse if needed. Let me know if
you can be called upon in the event the need arises.
New Pool Furniture
Three outdoor tables, twelve chairs and four lounge
chairs were recently purchased, transported and
assembled on our pool deck.
Thank you to our
community volunteers Mike Viox and Phil Poston.
Alligator Control
Occasionally neighbors report seeing an alligator in the
lake or elsewhere in our community. Florida Game
Commission will pick these gators up without charge and
destroy them. The gator must be at least four foot long
or longer when you call them. The Florida phone
number to call is 866-392-4286.
HOA Financial Update
As of April 30, 2011, the HOA Total Revenue was
$183,900, Total Expenses were $185,324, and we are
slightly over budget by $1,424. We still expect to finish
the year within our Budget.
Garage Sale to be held Saturday
June 25th 7AM to 4PM
We will open the front gates on June 25th for anyone
wishing to hold a garage sale.
We provide an
opportunity, from time to time, for homeowners to hold
their own garage sale. Unfortunately garage sales often
cause traffic problems and allow unknown visitors to
enter our neighborhood. Since security is a concern for
our gated community, our HOA Board established a
policy of designating three dates per year to allow
homeowners to hold Garage Sales. The next two
available garage sale dates this year are: Saturday, June
25th and Saturday, October 29th. If you are interested in
having a garage sale, please plan on using one of these
dates. Also, please help manage your garage sale by
not allowing cars to park on lawns, block the streets or
interfere with your neighbor’s property.
Street Light Out?
Street Lights are maintained by FPL. If you see a light
burned out or flickering, please help by reporting it to
FPL so that it can be repaired. There is no charge to
you or our community for this service. FPL has a
Streetlight Out reporting form that you can fill out online
at www.fpl.com You may also report the details to me
giving the exact location of the light pole.
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Enjoy the Summer!
New Architectual Review Board Chair
Our ARB committee chairperson, Sue Juncal, has
decided it was time to resign from the ARB due to other
family commitments. We will miss Sue’s leadership of
George Boyer
The purpose of this newsletter is solely to provide information for residents of Casa del Lago. Schoo Management, Inc. and the Deer Lake HOA Board
cannot be held responsible for its accuracy. Any misrepresentation is purely accidental and will be corrected.
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GARAGE SALE REMINDER
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Board has approved Saturday, June 25, as the day
for Casa del Lago home garage sales. This is a good
opportunity for you to do your spring cleaning and make
some extra money! The next Board-approved garage
sale date won’t be until October 29, so don’t miss this
chance!
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George Boyer, President: 415-1633
Gboyer01@aol.com
Phil Poston, Vice President: 275-6742
H2Ophil1@yahoo.com
Jeff Holiman, Treasurer: 938-0014
jhcdl@comcast.net
Rob Cooper, Secretary: 337-6700
robcasadellago@yahoo.com
MANAGEMENT COMPANY INFORMATION
Schoo Management, Inc.
9411 Cypress Lake Drive, Suite 2
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Office: 239-481-4700
President Bob Gelles – 281-4701 (cell)
bobg@schoo.us
Assistant – Donna Basile 481-4700
Our Website: www.MyCasadelLago.com
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FROM THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
We continue to notice pretty butterflies and interesting
caterpillars in our Casa del Lago butterfly garden. Some
of us are raising butterfly-attracting and host plants in
our own gardens. Therefore, we do not want pesticides
sprayed on those plants. We are working with our
landscaper, CLA, to evaluate their spraying program.
We may be able to have them skip spraying certain
yards. However, those homeowners would have to be
responsible for noticing and treating any plants that
become infested or develop disease. Let me, Donna,
know if you have any concerns about insecticides on
your property.
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DID WE READ THAT CORRECTLY?
For those of you who haven’t seen this circulating on the
Internet lately, enjoy!
Sign seen in a Laundromat:
Lee county ordinance specifies NO fertilizing during the
rainy season (June through September) to prevent
runoff of dangerous chemicals into our waterways.
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL
YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT
In a London department store:
If you need more mulch for gardening projects or
because it gets redistributed by the rains, Specialty Gold
may be obtained at Forestry Resources (Michigan Link
near MLK) or Gulf Coast Palm & Tree, (Summerlin and
Gladiolus).
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS
The next trimming is scheduled to begin mid-June. A
sign will be posted at our entranceway. If there are
shrubs or trees you do not want to have trimmed, tie a
red string or ribbon around those plants and they will be
omitted.
Outside a second-hand shop:
In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND
STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAIN BOARD
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES,
ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR SPOUSE ALONG AND GET A
WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
Notice in health food shop window:
Next meeting: Friday, June 3, Clubhouse, 8AM.
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS
Landscape questions and requests-and compliments!may be addressed to CLA at garyb@clalandscaping.com,
454-3577, or Donna Cressman, dcressman01@aol.com,
415-1633, or Roxana Lugo, 217-6053.
Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR
Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT,
THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR
Donna Cressman, Landscape Committee Chairperson
Viki Strandberg
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Casa Del Lago
Homeowners Hurricane Preparation List
The following is a recommended punch list that you may consider in preparation for and in the event of a hurricane this season:
WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED (36-72 hours ahead of predicted landfall)
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Check around home outside and clear yard of potential flying debris, including outdoor furniture, toys, trash cans, etc.
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Check your storm shutter panels and bolts, charge up your electric screwdriver
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Check fuel levels in all vehicles and fill-up as necessary
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Get extra cash from ATM/bank
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Store water in safe containers (one gallon /person/day) NOTE: Do not use empty milk jugs due to potential bacteria contamination
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Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest setting and freeze plastic soda bottles filled with water and place in freezer
(not filled to capacity for expansion)
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Check supply of all prescription medications and refill accordingly
WHEN A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED (24 hours ahead of predicted landfall)
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Install hurricane panels on all windows and doors
Locate and gather important documents (insurance papers, phone numbers, etc)
Locate and gather battery operated radio, candles, lanterns, flashlights, in case of power failure
Check your supply kit for 3-day supply of canned food and other necessities (don’t forget a hand operated can-opener)
Stay informed with local weather forecasts concerning storm track and strength
Move vehicles in garage or, at a minimum onto driveways and out of the street
IF YOU EVACUATE CASA DEL LAGO
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Secure home with shutters and take in any outside furniture, garbage cans, or other potential debris that could be blown around
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Take all family important papers/documents and prescription medications
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Notify relatives/friends of your evacuation plan and allow plenty of time to travel
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Notify Casa Del Lago Hurricane Committee with a telephone number where you can be reached in case of an emergency at your home
following the storm
IF YOU PLAN TO STAY AT CASA DEL LAGO
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Designate a safe room in your home with no windows on the lowest level of your home (bathroom or large closet with interior wall
is best)
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Keep your supply kit with you in safe room including first aid supplies
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Keep family members together in one safe location inside
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Best to turn off water at the main cut-off should the public system become contaminated (residual in your pipes will be safe to drink,
including hot water heater)
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Remain indoors during the storm and away from windows, even those that have Storm shutters
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Check weather reports on your battery operated radio for storm updates
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Garage all vehicles or, at a minimum, keep vehicles off the street and in paved driveways
EMERGENCY NUMBERS FOR LEE COUNTY
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Lee County Emergency Management - 239-477-3600
American Red Cross – 239-278-3401
Florida Power and Light – 1-800-4-OUTAGE
EVACUATION ROUTES
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North on I-75 to Punta Gorda then North on US 17 from Punta Gorda ( I-75 North will be clogged)
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West on SR 80 to US 27 then North
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Be sure to travel far enough North to be out of potential storm path since most hurricanes tend to turn Northeastward….Orlando
may or may not be far enough.
HURRICANE COMMITTEE NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
Contact Jack Chancellor at jchan275@comcast.net or call 936-5695 if you plan to evacuate
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