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VOLUME 15 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2016

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WEDGEFIELD COMMUNITY WEBSITE IS LIVE!

We are pleased to announce that our new neighborhood website “http://wedgefieldhomeowners.com” is up and running and already getting a lot of attention. Our hope is to make this an important resource and the “go to” place to find out what is happening in Wedgefield.

You will find contact information for our board members, a calendar for upcoming events, a photo gallery of recent celebrations and important links to local resources.

We will also have a page where business owners that advertise in the Wedgefield Community News will now have the option to include a full color ad online with a link to their website. If you would like to include your business, please contact Joel Thaw at: [email protected] for more information. We will still keep a free local directory of business owners that are current members of the Wedgefield Homeowners Association.

Take a look at the news section where you will find information about Neighborhood Watch, C.E.R.T., Firewise, Estoppel Letters, Codes and Covenants, FAQ, WHOA Events, Red Hatters, Clubs and more.

We will also be in close contact with the new Wedgefield School to bring you the latest information.

If you have any suggestions or would like to include your club/activity please email Diana Turk: [email protected]

We will be adding more resources and information so please bookmark the new site so you can visit us online frequently.

Hope you all enjoy!

Diana TurkWHOA Newsletter and Website [email protected]

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The Kentucky Derby Party was held at the Wedgefield Golf Club on May 7th, Joan Smith

& Sylvia Cox spearheaded the event. We did not participate in the Hat contest since we were

The hostesses. We had Todd Bogue ( Magician & Comedian) who

entertained us. His tricks were amazing,Terry Steinke, Paula Harris, Donna Powers & Eileen

Malloy helped him with all of his unbelievable Tricks. Everyone was speechless watching him.The food was outstanding & the waitresses were

very attentive.The hats were all Beautiful, the winner was Eileen

Malloy, she received $25.00.Second place was Dottie Kaiser, we had 2 that tied

for third. Dottie received &15.00 & theOther two were Carolyn Mouat & Mary Ann

Dubusman, they received $10.00 apiece.The horse races were won by Carolyn, Helen Case, Jan Berglund, and Dolly Robinson. They received $25.00 apiece. Carol Crosby, Nancy Stickrod and

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Facts about the school:Office Hours: 7:30-4:30Student hours: 8:45-3:00 (except Wednesday 8:45-2:00)School colors: Navy Blue and SilverSchool Mascot: Rockets

Important dates to remember: (more to come) June 7 – Nominate and Vote for members of our First Wedgefield School PTA Board! Come at 6:30 PM to the Media Center at East River High School. Let’s start off strong! July 19 – School Office will be open at WedgefieldJuly 27 – Sneak Peak of the School from 6:00 –7:30 PMAugust 11 – Meet your Teacher from 4:00 – 7:00 PM August 15 – First Day of School

PTSA nominationsJoin us for our first election of our inaugural PTSA Board! Come at 6:30 PM to the Media Center at East River High School. Let’s start off strong!

Great News! At this point we have hired our complete faculty! In the next edition we will be updating you with fun facts about our Faculty and staff. They can’t wait to meet all of our Wedgefield School families!Our Kindergarten Roundup on May 10th was a success! We registered 31 new Kindergarten students. Remember each Kindergarten student who registers early gets a free book from Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. Stevens. Be sure to register early as we will be scheduling students into classes soon!Kindergarten and New Student Registration is underway!If you need to register a Kindergarten student or a student currently not enrolled at Columbia, Vista Lakes, Corner Lakes, or Odyssey then you will need to notify their current school that they will be withdrawing at the end of the year and then register your student with us. Registrations can be done at Arbor Ridge School (our temporary location) Mon-Fri from 7:30-4:30. Contact our registrar, Carmen Salicrup-Ferrer for more information. 407-672-3110 x 3032246 or [email protected]

Wedgefield School News - 5/11/16VPK updateWe are still taking certificates for VPK students in the afternoon class. Our morning class is filled and we only need a few more for the afternoon class. Contact our registrar, Carmen Salicrup-Ferrer for more information. 407-672-3110 x 3032246 or [email protected]

Before and After School CareTo our future Champions families,I’m excited to be partnering with Wedgefield School and providing the absolute best before and after school care to your students. My name is Megan Bishop and I’m the Program Manager for our before and after school programs in Orange County. I’m very excited to be adding Wedgefield School to our Champions family. Enrollment is now open and space is limited! If you need before and after school care for your child for the 2016-2017 school year, please enroll now to secure your spot. Here is some additional information about Champions:

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you want additional information about the positions open or you’re interested in applying, please send your resume to me as soon as possible as interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of June. Thank you! Megan BishopProgram ManagerOrlando, FLPhone – [email protected]

Bus TransportationMany of you are asking when we will have information on school busses. Specific bus information does not come out until late July. What we can tell you for sure is that if you are within a 2 mile radius of the school your child will either be a car rider, bike rider or walker. Everyone further than two miles will receive bus services. We will let you know when the link is current to check your addresses for bus service. Water ConcernsMany of you have expressed concerns over the water system in the Wedgefield area. The district has taken the safety and welfare of your students seriously. They have water filters on the pipes prior to the water fountains or bathroom fixtures already installed. They invested in designing an extensive water filtration system for each building to ensure the water is safe for drinking while at our new school. They are reviewing the reports taken by Orange County to help determine the correct design. As we continue to get updated information we will share it with you. Reduced Rate Internet ServicesIf you are in need of internet then this may be for you! They are offering families that qualify a super reduced rate of $5-10 a month for internet services. Here is a link for an application. https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/u-verse-high-speed-internet/KM1094463Like our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/2K8E1/ How can I contact the school until July 19th?Call Arbor Ridge School – 407-672-3110

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The Governor’s Hurricane Conference was held during the week of May 8th. Attendees from all over the state were there taking various classes in preparation for the hurricane season. The fact that we have not experienced a hurricane for many years is no excuse for not preparing for the possibility. The theme for the conference was “REBOOT READINESS”, get out of the denial, complacent mode and realize that it’s not “IF” a hurricane can hit us, it is “WHEN”.


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Last month there was an article from the Traffic Safety Committee requesting that residents go to Survey Monkey & complete a traffic survey based on 9 recommendations from that committee. There were 180 responses. The following are the results of those responses:

Install mini-roundabouts at Macon/Archer & Macon/Bagdad.126 (74%) against 45 (26%) for

Install a 4 X 100 ft. median strip on Bancroft between Majestic & Mardi Gras.122 (71%) against 49 (29%) for

Install large radius curve & tapers on Bancroft/Maxim & Bancroft/Macon.93 (56%) for 74 (44%) against

Install rumble strips on northbound Bancroft at powerline crossing.114 (64%) for 64 (36%) against

Install protective guardrails & noise reducing barriers at the end of Bancroft at Maxim & Macon.124 (73%) against 45 (27%) for

Install 3 ton weight limit & No Thru Truck signs.103 (60%) for 69 (40%) against

Install “end of road” signs at Bancroft & Maxim.127 (72%) against 49 (28%) for

Change speed limit on Maxim & Bancroft in the city section from 35 to 30.130 (74%) against 45 (26%) for

Change speed limit on Bancroft south of Nettleton to Quarterly.126 (72%) against 48 (28%) for

Thanks you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey.

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During the last half of APRIL to the present date of MAY 12, 2016 based on Orange County Sheriff’s crime statistics on OCSO web site we have had ONLY ONE reported crime. That was a vehicle stolen on Robinson in the 19500 Block. The golf cart stolen on Mosby was not listed although it was reported.

Before I discuss the calls I have gotten I am firmly convinced that not all reports are being recorded. We are not seeing the results of reported crimes on the OCSO web site. This could be an effort to keep crime stats down during an election year, making it imperative that I get a call after calling OCSO to report the crime. That is if we are going to have a true picture of our local crime.

Regarding the calls that I did get: I got two calls about reported auto burglaries one on BAKER in the 2200 Block and one on MAJESTIC in the 20500 BLOCK. In both cases a garage door opener was taken and in one case the garage was entered. I got one call regarding vandalism on ABALONE regarding the egging of a home and the cars in the driveway. I got one call regarding voyeurism and one call regarding suspected drug activity. In each case I referred the caller to the appropriate OCSO number for the deputies to handle.

Let’s face it we have over ONE THOUSAND residents on the Wedgefield NHW Face Book page WATCHING and REPORTING so there is little that goes on that someone does not see. Now there is a problem, actually two problems, FIRST the reporting of the observed incident and SECOND something being done about what has been reported. Quite frankly we must adhere to what has been promulgated for years and that is a call to OCSO on the appropriate number and then one to me. You are always encouraged to meet with the deputy to be sure that the incident is responded to and not forgotten because of other more pressing problems. Rest assured there is always another pressing problem somewhere in Orange County that can take precedence so we need to be sure the incident is responded to. We do continue to have solicitor issues. I had three reports of AT&T solicitors being rude and in one case providing false information to a specialist that knows the business and the capabilities of the system. Remember, if they act suspiciously or you are concerned by their actions immediately call the non emergency number (407) 836-

4357 or 911 depending on the issue and then me at (407) 679-6644. Remember we NEVER OPEN OUR DOOR to someone unless we know who it is and we want to talk with them. If we do not want to talk with them be sure they know someone is home by saying GO AWAY or HARRY GET YOUR GUN even if HARRY does not live with you.

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The Yard of the Month Committee for May selected a beautiful yard in the Reserve belonging to Wedgefield newcomers Michael and Anna Fox of 2626 Lyndscape. Michael and Anna moved here in August of 2015.They were very pleased that their yard was selected for Yard of the Month as they have been working hard on it, especially the gardens in front. Anna was quick to say that Michael has done most of the work and she is very proud of what he has accomplished. The first thing you notice as you approach their home is the beautiful magnolia tree in bloom. The back of the garden is bordered by a beautiful row of holly and the front border has several dark green grass-like liriope plants, azaleas and periwinkle with pink blooms for color. There are also croton, several hibiscus and purple ruellia (wild petunia) surrounding a small fountain. They recently planted a small pink bougainvillea to the left of the fountain and a small pineapple in a pot at the edge of the front porch. The wreath on their front door is a nice finishing touch. The Wedgefield Garden Club would like to welcome them to the neighborhood and congratulate them on a job well done.

There were several beautiful yards in this area that deserve honorable mention: 2608 Regency Oak Lane has a very beautiful and unusual collection of large container gardens featuring a wide variety of succulents; 2612 Pine Glen Court has a very colorful garden featuring crotons, palm and bamboo; 19627 Knight Tale Lane has a lovely yard with a beautiful vine, several palm trees and a tall evergreen near the front door; 2984 Lyndscape and 19306 Mardi Gras also have lovely gardens, with nicely landscaped and maintained yards.


I was in High School when I heard then President Kennedy’s famous speech at Rice University, committing the United States to putting a man on the Moon and returning him safely home by the end of the decade. I still get chills every time I hear or read any part of that speech. It so greatly influenced me at the time, I decided that whatever it took, I was going to have my finger prints on that rocket! Four years later I had the opportunity of working on the Apollo program as an inspector with McDonnell Douglas. It was an exciting experience and I am both grateful and humbled to have been a part of it. The United States remains the only nation to have landed humans on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth. It was among the greatest achievements in the history of the human race and it has significantly contributed to America’s leadership on the world stage.

Since the Apollo Moon landing, our space program has accomplished many other challenging feats: building Space Shuttles to test the limits of human space flight, prolonged robotic exploration of Mars, launching a space-based telescope that can see far beyond our galaxy, and conducting scientific research on the International Space Station. America has now entered a new age of space exploration that will open up our commercial sector, develop new technologies, and push human exploration further into our solar system.When the Space Shuttles were retired in July 2011, the United States became reliant on the Russians to launch American astronauts to the International Space Station. Our cost to access space has now exceeded $70 million per astronaut. To break this cycle of dependence, last year Congress approved record funding levels for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which is managed at the Kennedy Space Center. This initiative brings together American aerospace companies with the goal of launching U.S. astronauts on an American vehicle from American soil. American ingenuity was on display as SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape and successfully landed it in an upright position on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. While the Commercial Crew Program is an important step in securing America’s access to the International Space Station, America has not lost sight of the need for humans to explore beyond low Earth orbit. In 2010 Congress authorized construction of NASA’s Space

Launch System (SLS) as a successor to the Space Shuttle that will be capable of launching both cargo and human crews into space. The idea is to build a powerful rocket that will enable humans to return to the Moon and eventually travel to Mars and other deep space destinations. The SLS and its Orion crew capsule have received strong funding support by Congress and is set for its first unmanned mission in late 2018 followed by a human mission to orbit the Moon as early as 2021. Despite NASA’s historic role in leading the way forward, we are now witnessing a new era in the space industry where more companies are competing to provide launch services to NASA or plan their own space missions. Competition for space business is fierce and our laws and regulations need to catch up with these entrepreneurs and their innovative ideas. Congress recently passed and the President signed into law landmark commercial space legislation which included several of my provisions to help promote future commercial space ventures and streamline the regulatory process to make the U.S., and Florida, more competitive for commercial launches. According to Space Florida, our state is home to 11,600 aerospace companies that generate over $17.7 billion in sales and support over 132,000 employees. We have more interest in space companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin and Moon Express moving to the Cape. OneWeb will be building hundreds of small satellites launching into space to increase global Internet access. These are highly technical, good paying jobs that keep Florida, and America, at the forefront of innovation.I was fifteen when President Kennedy delivered his famous address declaring America’s mission to the Moon. Like so many Americans, I was inspired by the President’s call and personally wanted very much to be a part it. This too is an exciting time for our space industry and I encourage young people looking to be a part of something special to consider a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Preparing to meet the challenges of the future is an important key to maintaining America’s competitive edge and our leadership in space.

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1/2 Page = 7 1/2 w, 4 1/2 h $85.00 $240.00

Classi�ed ads - $5.00 per line for the �rstthree lines; $3 per line thereafter.

W HOA Members will receive a25% discount on ads. Classi�e dads are free for the �rst three lines.

All ads must be received and paidfor by the 15th of the month. Pleasepay attention to ad size and havecamera ready art available in thesizes you wish to produce. All adsshould be directed to CINDY

BETHONEY at 732-221-8370.

Mr. Mike Nolan, President(Deed Restrictions, Codes & Covenants, Permits, Estoppel Letters)407-368-8984, Cell: 407-492-2095 [email protected]

Mrs. Amy Goldie, Director 321-287-6147 (cell)[email protected]

Mrs. Ann Breazzano, [email protected]

Mrs. Debbi Linn, Director (WHOA Community Advocate, Your source to questions about Wedgefield issues) (Architectural Control)269-720-7640 (cell)[email protected]

Mrs. Evelyn Perez, [email protected]

Mrs. Lillie Douglass, [email protected]

Mr. Joel Thaw, Vice [email protected]

Mrs. Martha Fioramanti, Director407-568-1963 [email protected]

Mrs. Pamela Dimarzio, Director321-285-3071 [email protected]

Mrs. Helen Unser, Director407-568-9659 (cell)[email protected](C.E.R.T., Architectural Control)

Mr. Malcolm Galvin, [email protected] (WHOA Legal Issues)

Mrs. Diana Turk, DirectorWebmaster/Newsletter321-271-9671 (cell)[email protected]

Mrs. Megan GeeEvents Coordinator(716) [email protected]

“SEE SOMETHING – SAY SOMETHING”Mr. Phil Unser - Neighborhood Watch Program, Coordinator

Suspicious Activity = 407-836-4357, Then Call Phil = 407-679-6644 (24 hrs.)[email protected]

Size Monthly Quarterly

Business Card = $ 30.00 $ 81.00 3 1/8w, 1 3/4 h 1/4 Page = $ 70.00 $189.00 3 5/8w, 4 1/2 h

1/2 Page = $135.00 $364.50 7 1/2w, 4 1/2 h

Full page $235.00 $634.50 7 1/2w, 9 1/2 h Classified ads - $5.00 per line for the first three lines: $3.00 per line thereafter

WHOA members will receive a 10% discount on ads. WHOA 10% discount cannot be used on quarterly rates which have been discounted. Classified ads for WHOA members are free for the 1st 3 lines.

All ads must be received and paid for by the 10th of the month. Please pay attention to ad size and have camera ready art available in the sizes you wish to produce.

All ads should be directed to Joel Thaw 407-442-7000

Effective July 1, 2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016


Air Conditioning & HeatingAvila 407-267-5948Wes 407-282-6885

Automotive RepairsJeepers Den 407-658-4848

AvonKaren Matulevich 407-568-7766

Business & Legal ProjectManagement ServicesNorkwin 407-765-9119

Child CareSL&R Child Care 407-230-1071Sukhu 407-368-8973

ChocolatierNancy Adams 407-832-2803

Computer Repair/TechDon Terry 407-341-9304

DemolitionS.A.Smith Enviro 407-466-0192

ElectricianAvila 407-267-5948

Gates and FencingDAC Welding 407-462-53061

GiftsCountry Craft’n Christmas 407-568-8084

Hairdresser & CosmetologistSandra 321-276-6700

Heating & Air ConditioningBP Heating and Air 407-929-5408Sunshine 407-282-6885

Home BuildersSierra Homes 407-979-4473

Home Inspections/Wind MitigationDeborah Siebern 407-435-5155

Home Repair/RemodelHoneyDo Repair 321-277-7068Steve Bayshore 321-439-8079

Irrigation/SprinklersDo-all 407-927-4719Swinehart Irrigation 407-484-0309

Land Clearing & Site WorkS.A.Smith Enviro 407-466-0192

Lawn ServiceDo-all 407-927-4719Palmer Lawn 407-568-3891Gotham Lawn Service 407-368-8102

Limo/Van ServicesSunshine Transportation 407-709-8769

Marine ElectronicsBill Goldie, CMI 321-299-7483

Mary KayDonna D’Ambrosio 516-319-8702

Mortgage Loan ServicesGeri York 407-446--5053Syntex Mortgage, LLC 407-979-4473

Music LessonsFlute 321-626-1900

NotaryRachel Slater 407-473-8553Sandra 321-438-4876Tony Vesce 407-568-7818Unser 407-679-6644

OCSO Citizens on PatrolVictor Alzona 407-536-9852

Pet SittingSkip Vesce 407-568-7818Amy’s Pet Care 407-497-6526

Piano/Guitar/Voice/DramaTiwari 321-438-4876

PlumbingSean Frantz 407-536-1233

Pressure WashingOliver Cappo 407-453-2081

Real EstateCharlene Minter 407-466-7292PR Real Estate Services 407-447-9500Christine David 407-924-4011 Roofing Contractors Nash Construction Inc 321-201-4300

ScrapbookingNancy Crosby 407-568-1885

Screen RepairProfessional Screening 407-453-2081

SewingAnn Breazzanno 407-568-7528

Sunrise Taxi ServiceJohn Soltys 407-709-8769

Swimming Pool ServiceVIP Treatment 407-929-0071

Travel AgencyCompass Travel 407-800-9256

Tree RemovalS.A.Smith Enviro 407-466-0192

Tree ServiceDo-all 407-927-4719

Typing LessonsTiwari 321-438-4876

TutoringTiwari 321-438-4876

Video Transfer/DuplicationWright 407-568-2618

Water Systems and TreatmentFrey Water Systems - Rico 407-947-5259www.freywater.com

Website/Graphic DesignDesigns by Diana Turk LLC 321-271-9671

WeldingDAC Welding 407-462-53061

This Neighborhood Directory Is Free To “ACTIVE” Wedgefield Homeowners Association Members.

Membership is only $50.00 per year and membership renewal is due in January.

If you would like to be added to this directory and your dues are current please contact: Joel Thaw: [email protected]

Neighborhood DirectoryThis Neighborhood Directory Is Free To “ACTIVE” WHOA Members Only

Membership is only $50.00 per year must be renewed every year in January

Wedgefield Home Owners AssociationP.O. Box 905Christmas, FL 32709

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