December - Pristine Place

P IST NE
December 2014
news
A Newsletter for the Homeowners of Pristine Place
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORT
P IST NE PLACE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Ted Westervelt
914-447-4691
Tewest15@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Bill Dyer
650-9988
TREASURER
Carol Prible
688-1891
SECRETARY
Denis Riley
835-3656
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIAGULF COAST
3550 Buschwood Park Drive
Suite 150
Tampa, Florida 33618
Phone (813) 963-6400
Toll Free (877) 322-1560
Fax (813) 964-8582
Community Manager
Lee Weiss
email:mweiss@associagulfcoast.com
Note: Please report
all damages, deed restriction
violations, etc. to
Property Management
Newsletter available online
www.pristineplace.us
Ted Westervelt, President, Pristine Place Board of Directors
I would like to take a moment on behalf
of the Board of Directors to thank all of
Pristine Place residence for their part in
maintaining their property. We
appreciate all the hard work that is put
into maintaining your property. I know
for some residents it has been
frustrating to receive a letter that comes
about the upkeep that needed to be
done. At times a letter may come in
error and if that happens the board has a
procedure to rectify this problem. We
realize that there has been an increase
in letters received and this change is
due to in the past maintaining property
was not forced. The Board’s goal is to
make our community a pleasant and
safe place for all.
Please let me know about a light out or
a water leak or anything you feel is a
concern.
Barcodes: we appreciate your patience
with the problems we have been having
with the gates recently. The Board has
been working with the gate company to
rectify this problem. If anyone is
having trouble with the gates you can
email Doris at pp7611@outlook.com
or you can come to the clubhouse on
M o n d a y ’s 1 0 A M t o 2 P M ,
Wednesday’s 5 PM to 8 PM and
Saturday’s 10 AM to 2 PM. Again
thank you for your patience. We are
sorry for any inconvenience at this
time.
Please note that I will be available at the
clubhouse on Wednesday’s between 6
PM and 8 PM for any questions or
concerns you may have.
Common Areas: on a daily basis I
drive through the community to check
for any issues that need to be addressed,
I may miss something so I'm asking for
your help, if you see a problem please
do not hesitate to call me so that it may
be addressed as soon as possible.
House Decorating: as in the past we
will be having our house decorating
contest. A prize will be given to the top
three homes showing the holiday spirit.
Enjoy decorating and have fun.
Christmas Parties: The Children's
Christmas Party will be held on
December 13, 2014 from 1 PM to 3
PM. Please come with your family and
have a great afternoon for all. In
addition our Adult Christmas Party will
be on December 12, 2014 from 7 PM to
11 PM come and enjoy a great evening
for all.
On behalf of the Board of Directors we
would like to wish all the residents and
their families a happy and safe holiday
season. Be safe in your travels
throughout the holidays.
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AT A GLANCE...
ARTICLE
BOD Report
P IST NE PLACE
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Front Page
ADOPT A ROAD
Clubhouse
4
Santa is Coming To Town
5
Holiday Party
6
Calendar
7
Birthdays & Anniversaries
8
OPEN
OPEN
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
Carl Pletcher
293-3234
BAR CODES, CLUBHOUSE CARDS & FOBS
CERT
10
Giving Thanks
11
Crime Watch
12
Teen Services
12
By The Way
13
2015 Directory
13
Welcome
14
Thank You
15
Garage Sale
16
Doris Perez
683-9853
Hours to be purchased at the clubhouse Monday
from10AM to 2PM,Wednesday from 5PM to 8PM
and Saturday from 10AM to 2PM.
Email: pp7611@outlook.com
CERT
Denis Riley
CLUBHOUSE
835-3656
Tony Rizzo
Reservations : Ted Westervelt
200-8734
914-447-4691
Tewest15@aol.com
CRIMEWATCH
Steve Katz
Pete Maggiore
428-7387
688-6569
DECORATING
686-0752
GATES
556-5413
LIBRARY
Bonnie Maier
Ted Westervelt
ACC
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Linda Knechtges
686-8534
Green Thumb
19
NEWSLETTER
PristineNews@tampabay.rr.com
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cards & FOBs
20
ADVERTISING
Pets & Fireworks
20
PristineNews@tampabay.rr.com
Party For Animals
21
2015 Humane Society Calendar
22
SOCIAL EVENTS
Bonnie Maier
686-0752
WELCOME
650-9988
Bill Dyer
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CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE
The market is heating up! Are you thinking
Tony Rizzo
about selling your home? Give me a call for
The Clubhouse Committee
wishes everyone a Happy
Holiday Season.
a FREE/NO OBLIGATION Market Analysis
of your home!
Project Put on Hold
Are you looking for a realtor who will give
The small cement project the
clubhouse committee was
going to do between the clubhouse and a gym building
has been put on hold. The reason being, someone felt it
necessary to call Code Enforcement. Even though the
project was going to be done according to code, we
now need a licensed contractor to do the work.This
project if done by the clubhouse committee would
have cost about $ 450.00. Now that it has to be done by
a licensed contractor, the bids we’re receiving range
between $ 1732.00 and $ 4900.00.
you personalized customer service?
My priority is getting your home sold and
keeping in contact with you through
the transaction.
Projects we were able to do
We have designated parking areas adjacent to both the
Tennis Court and Play Set
Tracie Trotter
Remax Marketing Specialists
3377 Mariner Blvd. Spring Hill
352-610-1435
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As always, the clubhouse committee encourages
community members to submit suggestions to
improve our clubhouse.
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DECEMBER
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pearl Harbor Day
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanukkah
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas
Please help pet overpopulation
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kwanzaa
Spay/Neuter your pet.
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Eve
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BOD Meeting 7 pm
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Directors usually meet on the THIRD
Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. The
agenda for the Board of Directors meeting will be
posted 48 hours in advance.
Social Events: Contact Bonnie Maier at 686-0752
Mexican Train: If you want to join the fun
playing Mexican Train, every Tuesday at 9:30
am, contact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481
The Architectural Review Committee meets the
SECOND Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the
clubhouse.
Aqua Aerobics: Every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am
contact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481
CrimeWatch meets on the LAST Thursday of the
month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact Steve Katz at
428-7387.
Clubhouse Committee meets on the SECOND
Monday of each month at 11 am. Contact Ted
Westervelt at 556-5413
Low Impact Exercise: Every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 10 am contact
Gaile Dyer at 683-2678
CERT meets on the FIRST Monday of the month at
7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact Denis Riley at
835-3656.
Greek Dance Lessons: FREE to Pristine Place
Residents. Contact Emily Thomas 352-650-0307
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Birthdays
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Cindi Cantarera
Victoria Panochko
Catherine Fehlberg
Minh Nguyen
Norangeli Ramirez
Kera Singleton
Madison Aldrich
Melissa Perez
Oliver Battle
Colin Brickman
David Krieger/Meyer
Jonathan Myers
Margaret Thomas
Jen Pontrelli
Lauren Cain
Vincent Garfolo
Carol Stellato
Lisa Pannone
Logan Edwards
Tony Mazzola
George Saponari
Linda Silva
Marsha Mihalak
Matthew Sapp
Melissa Tilli
Molly Campbell
Rose Pentimone
Gary Lescio
Alex Yagasits
Dominic Morocco
Irene Reilly
Virginia Correa
Kelly Ann Edwards
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Noah Vermeulen
Angela Murphy
Louis Bladgett
Roseann Phaneuf
Christopher Fazio
Claudine Walton
Eric Forrest
Joe Costa
Regina Ailes
Sherri DiPaolo
Aundra Mattox
Dakota Anderson
Dennis Lyngaas
Ray Hess
Aleaha Bogart
Alexa Zehall
Basima Ali
Francesca Feuillebois
Danielle Coutu
Clinton Long
Keith Brengel
Mark Whitaker
Robert Starz
Yahna Walesheck
Zack Starz
Anton Zeytulaev
Jackie Earl
Charles Walker
Carol Billy
Hannah Forrest
Nala Panochko
Angelica Dewit
John Daly
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Michael Cohen
Natalie Chin
Sandy Rezabek
Omar Zuhdi
Florence Alfonso
Joann Custodio
John Hill
Maude Buckle
Adrea Passanesi
Basima Ali
Cassandra Lessner
William B. Eugenides
Daniel Llovet
Dyan Keegan
Joan Stanton
Pat Martin
Darla Yuss
Antoinette Kollias
Claire Rutkowitz
Kaitlyn Talley
Valencia St. John
Justina Costa
Linda Stanko
Lisa Hall
Cameron McCane
Gaston Vallaro
Mary Bennett
Mike Aumack
James Arendt
Laura Kanaris
Robert Feuillebois
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Anniversaries
12/3
12/5
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12/6
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12/10
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12/12
Dave & Christy Murcko
Percy & Dorothy Farmer
Dennie & Jessica Ruiz
Larry & Linda Kidwell
Steve & Stephanie Berlinger
Donald & Carol Cummings
Ray & Debbie Hansen
Myron & Roslyn Loew
Robert & Judi Becker
12/15
12/19
12/21
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12/25
12/26
Curt & Emily Thomas
Rafael & Maria Chavez
Ernie & Carole DeVenecia
TD & Cathy Langley
Robert & Stacy Meucci
Rand & Jean Oaster
Colleen & Eric Reese
Bill & Jeannine Foster
Robert & Gina DeBello
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Eddie & Joyce Lindsay
Bob & Tammy Brinker
Greg & Denene Fenton
Syed & Ali
Seema & Nishat
Harold & Lee Moi Salmon
Mike & Maria Cain
Stephen & Joanne Cracchiolo
Please forgive us if there are any errors in names or dates, it is not intentional.
Please contact Bill Dyer to correct this error for future issues.
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COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
TEAM
Denis Riley, Team Leader
CERT, Crime Watch, and Fire Corps = Citizen Corps
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of
every individual through education, training, and
volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger,
and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism,
crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
Following the tragic events that occurred on September
11, 2001, state and local government officials have
increased opportunities for citizens to become an
integral part of protecting the homeland and supporting
the local first responders. Officials agree that the
formula for ensuring a more secure and safer homeland
consists of preparedness, training, and citizen
involvement in supporting first responders. In January
2002, the President of the United States launched
Citizen Corps, to capture the spirit of service that
emerged throughout our communities following the
terrorist attacks.
Citizen Corps was created to help coordinate volunteer
activities that will make our communities safer, stronger,
and better prepared to respond to any emergency
situation. It provides opportunities for people to
participate in a range of measures to make their families,
their homes, and their communities safer from the
threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
Citizen Corps programs build on the successful efforts
that are in place in many communities around the
country to prevent crime and respond to emergencies.
Programs that started through local innovation are the
foundation for Citizen Corps and this national approach
to citizen participation in community safety.
Citizen Corps is coordinated nationally by the
Department of Homeland Security's Federal
Emergency Management Agency. In this capacity,
FEMA works closely with other federal entities, state
and local governments, first responders and emergency
managers, the volunteer community, and the
Corporation for National & Community Service
From reading the Pristine Place Newsletter you have
learned about both CERT and Crime Watch. In
Hernando County there is a 3rd partner in Citizen Corps.
That is Fire Corps
Fire Corps is a locally-driven Citizen Corps program
that enables community members to offer their time and
talents to their local fire/EMS department in a nonemergency capacity
The Hernando County Fire Corps currently has 35
members. Some of whom are your Pristine Place
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neighbors.Those members are very proud of earning
the National Fire Corps of Excellence Award in 2011
over the other appx 1100 in the United States
What Fire Corps does:
Conducts fire prevention and life safety education in the
community.
! One of the educational focuses is providing fire
safety training to preschool to 3rd grade via the Fire
Safety House. This specially equipped trailer is set
up like a small home with a kitchen and bedroom
and can be fulled with a safe chemical smoke.
Children are taught how to safely escape from a
burning or smoky house. The importance of have a
family meeting place is also including as part of this
training
! They also provide fire safety program to Child Day
Cares which includes life fire training with fire
extinguishers
! They offer general fire safety and prevention
education during community events
! Fire Corps presents Friend &Family CPR training
! Fire Fighter Rehab
During large or long term fires or other emergency
events Fire Corps performs medical evaluation,
supports hydration and provides meals or snacks
1stAid
! Many Fire Corps member are trained as Emergency
Medical Responders (1st Responders) and as such
provides basic 1st Aid at large community events
such as the Brooksville Raid, St Joan of Arc Fair,
The Brooksville Cycle Races, etc
! Provides Administrative Support to Hernando
County Fire & Rescue
! Assists with filing
! Delivers supplies and other item to the Fire Stations
! Assists with the movement HCFR vehicle to and
from repair
! Aids in updating fire hydrant mapping updates
! If you are interested in joining or learning more
about Fire Corps please contact one of your
neighbors:
Bill Dyer, Commander
Steve Katz, Deputy Commander for Operations
Denis Riley, Training Officer
Sharon Meade, Treasurer
Carolyn Riley, Secretary
Gaile Dyer, Member
Carol Prible, Member
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TEEN
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
CRIMEWATCH
Steve Katz, Director
Kim Whitaker
On behalf of our entire Crime Watch team, I would like
to wish the community a Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Healthy New Year.
After 16 years of volunteer service to our community
on Crime Watch, I have the honor of announcing the
retirement from Crime Watch of Dolly and Oscar
Braggiotti. Dolly and Oscar have preformed their
duties for 16 years with dedication and dependability.
This community owes each of them a huge thank you.
We hope they will enjoy their "retirement " and find
some time to join us at a meeting when they have the
opportunity to do so.
Reported incidents this period:
11/02/2014 12:25 PM BURGLARY-CONVEYANCE
13111 CORI LOOP SPRING Hill
11/02/2014 05:21 AM LOITERING/PROWLING
14183 PULLMAN DR SPRING Hill arrest of
Offender
11/02/2014 05:21 AM LOITERING/PROWLING
14196 CORNEWALL LN SPRING Hill
Just a brief note on Halloween. We had a wonderful
night. Both Sheriff's deputies did a great job. We had no
issues at any of the gates. I received no complaints
about any activities inside the gates. I can tell you that
the kids and parents coming into the front gate as well
as leaving, expressed their deep gratitude for are
community opening are homes for them to trick or treat
at. Personally I was truly impressed with how polite
everyone was.
We continue to ask for your consideration to join Crime
Watch. This would require about a 2 hour a MONTH
time commitment to preform the patrol and about 45
minutes to attend our meetings, if you choice to. Please
feel free to give me a call at 352-428-7387 I will be
more than happy to answer any questions you may
have. This may come as a surprise to everyone but we
are all gaining years on our age. The volunteers in this
community do an amazing amount of work to help.
Crime Watch members alone, will contribute over
2,200 man hours . As we gain on the years, we do need
to have a few new, perhaps younger members.
While we do make note of non-operating street lights
as we patrol, when you notice one near your home,
please make note of the pole number and place a call to
WREC and report it.
Be safe out there
Steve Katz
Director
Name
AgeService
Arianna Meucci
352-600-7446
18 Babysitting, Dog Sitting
& Dog Walking
Kimberly D’Ambrosia 17 Babysitting
352-684-5257
Hannah Majka
352-688-2898
17 Watering/Caring for plants
Molly Campbell
352-232-0927
16 Dog Walking and
Watering/Caring for plants
Danielle Daly
352-684-6243
16 Babysitting *CPR Certified*
Dog Walking
Sarah Majka
352-688-2898
16 Dog Walking and
Watering/Caring for plants
Sydney Jolly
352-688-2853
15 Babysitting *Certified in
CPR, First Aid & AED*
Paige Pfent
352-556-3076
14 Babysitting (Certified in
CPR, First-Aid & AED)
and Dog Walking
Brittany Wey
352-600-8510
14 Babysitting, Dog Walking,
Dog Washing (has her own tub),
Caring for plants & weeding
Any Pristine Place teen interested in providing services which
include babysitting, dog walking, weed pulling, lawn care,
etc. please contact Kim Whitaker at 352-688-2898 to have
your name and number listed in the bulletin.
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DATABASE BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY or FAMILY UPDATES
You may have had additions to your family that have not been entered into our
database, or have family that are no longer living with you that should be removed
off our database information. (Note: Birthday & anniversary
listings in the newsletter comes from the database)
If you or any member of household need birthday or
anniversary information added please advise.
Updating Information
Call Bill Dyer at 352-650-9988.
Thank you for helping keep our records up to date.
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replacement. Remember to check for county requirements to
replace trees.
5. Flag pole request advise us of the location, height and
lighting you intend to use.
6. Changes to driveways or walks need drawings or diagrams.
ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL
COMMITTEE
Carl Pletcher
Application Process
Applications for improvements to the exterior of a home or
its grounds must be submitted to the ACC for review and
approval, as provided for in the community documents or
covenants.
7. Pool, lanai, screenings and spa need drawings and color
charts.
8. Gutters need color and style, including downspout
locations.
9. Attic fans need drawing of the location.
ACC applications are available in the lobby of the Pristine
Place Clubhouse. Applications must be completed in full
and accompanied by samples of materials to be use, i.e.,
color chips and/or drawing(s) of the project.
10. Garage door or garage door screens need color and photo
of door/or screening choice.
11. Irrigation wells need drawing of location in relation to
your yard/house.
12. Curbing need color and style along with drawings.
Applications may be submitted anytime up to the start of the
regularly scheduled monthly meeting, by placing them in
the mailbox labeled ACC in the lobby of the Pristine Place
Clubhouse or handed to any ACC member. Remember the
ACC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00
p.m. Any application received after the start of the meeting
will be reviewed at the next monthly meeting.
13. Satellite dish must be mounted on rear or side of house.
14. Skylights or solar panels including pool heater need
location, drawings, color.
15. Water softener needs location where it will be installed.
16. POD's need approval.
Please remember to return the building permit once the job is
completed to the club houseACC box.
If approved, the ACC will issue a Pristine Place Building
Permit. This permit is to be posted where it is clearly visible
from the street. If a Hernando County Permit is required,
posting of the ACC Permit can be near to it. The ACC
Permit must be completed and returned to the ACC within
three (3) days following the completion of the approved
work. This is done by placing the ACC Permit in the ACC
mailbox in the club house or returning it to any member of
the ACC. All completed approved work is subject to
inspection by a member of theACC.
Thank you for your continued adherence to our rules and
regulations.
Work must start within 60 days following the issuance of an
ACC Permit. Work should be completed within 90 days of
the issuance of a Permit. New home and major additions are
not subject to the completion requirement. If work is not
started or completed during these periods, a one time
extension of 45 days may be requested in writing. If work is
not completed during these periods an extension is not
granted, the Permit is void and a new application must be
submitted.
Examples Requiring ACC Approval and Necessary Paper
Work Required:
Please remember we need the following information
submitted with your change request form:
1. Any exterior painting must follow the "Procedure for
Selecting and Approval of Home Paint Colors." Get the
paint book from the "chair" or the "recorder". Also, paint
colors are on the Pristine Place web site.
2. Pavers or painting of driveway needs samples/or color
charts of the pavers and or color charts of the paint color
attached to the request.
3. Fencing or landscaping needs drawings or diagrams
attached to the request.
4. Tree removal, advise us of what you intend to use as a
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THE GREEN THUMB
Ken Thomas
Hernando County
Master Gardner
It’s the holidays and one of the most popular holiday
plants is the poinsettia. Enjoy it indoors now, protect it
from cold until spring, and then plant in the garden for
re-blooming next year. Most of our holiday plants can
be enjoyed throughout the year if cared for properly.
Poinsettias like to be kept in a bright, warm, draft free
place and watered when the soil surface becomes dry.
Christmas cactus, chrysanthemums, cyclamen, and
kalanchoe like brightly lit cool places and water
sparingly.
As we come to the end of another year it is time to keep
doing those positive things that make our landscapes
look good. I'm hoping that part of the look is because of
the positive things we have been doing with our
Florida-friendly landscapes throughout the year. As our
grasses stop growing and become dormant, because it is
colder now and the days are shorter, only an occasional
mowing of the lawn will be necessary. Do not fertilize
your lawns unless you have overseeded with rye grass
seeds. When frost hits, your lawn will turn brown and
no amount of fertilizer or extra water will change that
color brown to green. Now is a good time to calibrate
your irrigation system. Make sure your irrigation
system is delivering ¾ of an inch of water to each of
your zones on an “as needed” basis. Pinch back and
remove seed heads and spent flowers from your annuals
and this practice will promote dense plants with lots of
flowers. Do not prune plants in your landscape at this
time.
Houseplants: Inspect regularly for pests on indoor plants.
Keep in mind that plant specific temperature, light, and
humidity are key to ensuring that indoor plants thrive.
Soil Test: If plants did not perform as desired this year or
new plantings are being planned, a soil test will reveal the
specific nutrients that need to be applied.
Compost: Composting is environmentally friendly and
produces a beneficial soil amendment or mulch. Fallen
leaves provide the carbon ingredient needed for successful
composting
Pests: While cooler weather generally means fewer pests,
some populations actually increase at this time of year.
Continue monitoring and treat as needed.
December's Landscaping Tips
Plant cold hardy annuals to brighten up your landscape.
Mow your lawn as necessary.
Sharpen your mower blades.
Calibrate your irrigation system.
Dead head your annuals.
Do not fertilize and do not prune.
Free Landscaping Courses
12/02/2014 - Rain Barrel Workshop
12/05/2014 - Water Awareness Series
12/10/2014 - Dealing with Wildlife in Your Yard
Call the University of Florida's Hernando County
Extension Office at 352 754-4433 for times and locations
of free courses.
Happy Holidays and Happy Gardening!
Suggestions for December Planting and Plant Care
Bedding Plants: To add color to the winter garden,
plant masses of petunia, pansy, and snapdragon.
Bulbs: Amaryllis is a popular plant for the holiday
season. Force it to bloom now or plant outdoors for
spring blooms.
Herbs: Plant herbs that thrive in cool weather. Some to
try are parsley, thyme, sage, dill, fennel, and cilantro.
Vegetables: Reliable cool season vegetables to plant
this month include celery, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage,
and carrot.
Cold protection: Prepare now to protect tender plants
should cold weather threaten.
Fungal disease: Continue monitoring for brown patch
and large patch fungal diseases until May. Proper
cultural practices are key in control.
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Purchasing of Access Control
Devices...
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cards
and Fobs
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cards, & Fobs are methods of entry
to gates or clubhouse, and are purchased by Owners of
properties in Pristine Place, or Renters with submission proof
of leasing agreements.
A Bar code is a bar-faced adhesive sticker that attaches to the
outside passenger side window of a car, allowing entry to the
three (3) entrances into Pristine Place via scanner reading.
A Clubhouse Card is similar to the size of a credit card, and
allows entry to the Clubhouse main entrance and the
exercise/pool entrance. Pass card by scanner at door to allow
entry.
A Fob is a small (2”) key ring attachment that allows entry to
the Clubhouse main entrance and exercise/pool entrance.
Pass Fob by scanner at door to allow entry.
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Additionally, the Clubhouse Card & FOB allows entry at the
main gate (St. Ives and Minnie Drive) by utilizing the Small
Reader Box attached to the regular Call Box. Pass the
Clubhouse Card or FOB near the eye of the small scanner for
it to read and open gate.
Cost per Access Control Device:
Bar Code $15.00
Bar Code Replacement $5.00
(Replacement requires advisement of old bar code number
at time of purchase.)
Clubhouse Card $10.00
Fob $15.00
Deletion of Devices
Device numbers are automatically deleted from our system
upon: end of ownership of property; moving out of the
community at end of lease; or end of occupancy with another
home owner.
We ask for your cooperation in maintaining the deletion of
numbers by advisement of persons moving out of our
community.
Purchasing Resident Devices
Please contact Doris Perez at 683-9853 to
purchase any of the above devices.
NOTE: VENDORS ACCESS BAR CODES MUST BE
PURCHASED BY THE VENDOR, as admittance
restrictions are attached to those Bar Codes for the added
security of our community. Doris Perez also handles the
Vendor Bar Codes.
Contact Cindy
at 352-796-2711
for more
information.
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