re: From our house to yours

Dear Residents:

 

Here we are once again nearing the end of another great year here in Lexington Oaks. Our family would like to extend our best wishes to all for a very happy and safe holiday season.

 

Next week mark your calendars the Community Clubhouse will be open on New Year's Eve.

 

The festivities will begin at 10:30 p.m. Bring your own beverages and snacks or goodies. Hats/and noise makers will be provided. If you are planning on attending please RSVP to the clubhouse at 907-8718 before New Year's eve.

 

For a great way to ring in the New Year and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors join in on the fun.

 

We wish you all the joys the Christmas season brings as well as Good Health and Prosperity in the New year.

 

As always,

 

Beth & Mike Carroll

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Attached is another email Peter Rygiel received from the troops that the HOA sent packages out to:

Here is the 2nd email I got. 

Subject: Thank you from the 41st EECS Bagram AFB
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 03:02:32 +0000

 This is Airman First Class Selberg from the 41st EECS Bagram AFB Afghanistan and i would like to thank you for the carepackage. You have no idea how much these things really mean to us to get the support we do from home is an amazing feeling. It really makes everything worth while getting reminders from people like your self and the HOA. We would like to send you a picture from our squadron as thanks but as soon as we get packages we have to cut out the addresses. so if you dont mind provide a mailing address and we will get you a squadron signed picture of the people you've supported. thank you
 
   A1C Jason D Selberg

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This email is from Bob who handles the packages for the troops, it is an email he received:

 

 

Bob and all his helpers,

Merry Christmas from Iraq.  I am writing to thank you for your recent present of cookies, crackers, coffee, smokes, and very warm wishes.  The soldiers at four forward bases all shared and enjoyed the gifts.  Your support of our mission here is very gratefully accepted and very much appreciated.

From all of us here "in country," may God bless each and everyone of you and give you all your hopes and holiday wishes.

God Bless and again thank you.

Sincerely,

CPT Paul E Hester
Embedded Prov Recon Team (ePRT)
HHC, 3 BCT, 101 ABN
APO AE 09322
paul.e.hester@us.army.mil

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I am looking for a housekeeper and the company listed on our referral site is booked up.  I thought maybe another Lexington Oaks resident could refer their housekeeper.

Thanks

 Ginger Lowi

grlowi@verizon.net

813-503-2449

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Happy Holidays

 

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re: this weeks news

Tis the Season:

 

The residents have out done themselves this year. It's beautiful to drive through the villages and view all the lovely decoration displays. A special thanks to the residents who took it upon themselves again this year to decorate the individual village entrances, each and every one of them looks very festive this holiday season.

 

I don't know if some of you are aware or not, that the decorations on the monuments were provided my individual residents in your villages that took the time to decorate your monument, for everyone's enjoyment. I think all these elves deserve a big round of applause!!!

 

For all of you that have not heard, the Master HOA voted to donate postage to ship packages to our troops in time for Christmas. Attached is a message from Peter Rygiel. (Please open attached file.)

 

We have our first response from our packages to the Troops!  I'll be putting this on the website as well, minus his email information.  Beth, if you could do the same with the Pipeline, and reference

www.ourtroopsonline.com as well.

I can't tell you how much the troops appreciate receiving mail and packages from home. It's hard for anyone to be far away from friends and family but especially during the holidays. If you are interested in sending a package to the troops, there are packages already filled at the Boyette Rd Post Office all you have to do is pay for postage. Your kindness will be well appreciated.

Beth

The Crime watch has sent in the attached message:

Heads Up

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Hi Folks,

As like last year, we have the same problem.  Christmas decorations have become a target for our little rascals as usual.  I wish I could understand their reasoning for this, but perhaps we may never know.  Keep your eyes open for groups of teenagers from the hours of 8:00 P.M. till when ever.  They did a number in North Hampton last night and I am not sure if any other villages were hit.  We were out there all night trying to catch up with them, but had no luck.  We also had two Deputy Cruisers as well. but as usual, our gold course appears to be their exit.  Sorry for all this, but our community is not alone, everyone is getting hit with these problems.  If you see anything that looks suspicious, please dial the Non-Emergency Number.  That number is : 813 929-1204.  Then please call our CWP for assistance.

 

Thank You,        Sam

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DO SOMETHING NICE FOR OUR TROOPS, THIS CHRISTMASS.

Thanks for taking a few minutes out of you day for our armed forces

 Something cool that Xerox is doing:

If you go to this web site  www.LetsSayThanks.com  you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our women and men over there need to know we are thinking about them.

 Marlin Bosch

Bosch Home Inspections Inc.

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In response to  statement about speed bumps. I do work for the Fire Dept. and do drive the very large and heavy trucks thru traffic, it does slow down response times and due to the fact that they need to slow down slower than cars to drive over them, because of their heavy weight, it takes awhile to get them up to speed again. Also, to drive and ride in the back of ambulance is terrible for patients that you are trying keep stable. They are taller vehicles, so they rock back and forth terribly, especially over speed bumps.

 

As for the hitting of the people in Lexington Oaks, I say speed bumps will not cure that issue. People still have to pay attention and I have seen in other areas that speeders will always speed know matter what the obstacle is. As a matter of fact it makes them go faster to the next bump because of them, I have seem move faster to hurry up, which will still create havoc.

 

All I ask, is go and talk with a local Firefighter and asked them about speed bumps & tell them of your state capital findings on speed bumps.

 

Lastly, I do know its an issue and its hard to come up with a solution. But speed bumps is a mistake.

 

Someone who drives over them in a Fire Truck/Ambulance/Ladder Truck,

 

Rich

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Heart-felt thanks to whoever figured out who to contact to replace the American Flag that hung in ribbons from the huge pole beyond Scott paint and the Dollar store.  We came back from a Thanksgiving visit to NYC and saw a new flag flying!

Sandy Moore

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I have an item I wanted to report.  On the same side as Arlington Village going down the Blvd, (towards the golf course),  behind the 2nd 'clump' of trees is some sort of 'cabinet? that has been dumped there'.  I have been walking and have seen this for quite a while.  I kept thinking the landscape company would do something, but maybe then didn't see it either.

The other item is 'tiles'.  I have been 'chasing a crack' in the kitchen since I moved in, and I am running out of tiles.  I was wondering if there was a way to see if anyone else in Lex Oaks, has more of the same tiles that I have and would let me buy them.  Someone may have more spare tiles than they think they might need and it would be a way for them to get rid of them.   My tiles are Celebration Square, and the home was built in 2000.  Do you have any recommendation on how I might get this information out?

Please use the following email address  djdilge1@msn.com

Thank you,

Donna Dilge

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ATTENTION: "PARENTS OF SKATEBOARDING CHILDREN:

                                                                                                                           Please read carefully and have a talk with your children.  Last evening, December 5th, around 7:30 PM I made a trip over to Sweetbay Grocery store via Post Oak Road.  Any of you who have traveled this road after dark know that the curves hide obstacles until you automobile lights have rounded the curve and focus on the objects ahead.  This created a near tradgedy last evening.  Just as I was rounding the last curve and approaching Old Pasco Road I caught a glimpse of movement.  It was a teenage male wearing very dark clothing riding his skateboard.  With a quick jerk of my steering wheel and a bounce off the curb, I missed striking a young man.  I immediately turned around and went back to find him still skateboarding in the middle of the road. Hopefully I gave him a gentle reprimand for his safety.  I informed him he should never be riding a winding, heavily traveled road after dark, and certainly never with dark clothes (no reflective clothing mind you, was worn by the individual) and he had no flashlight to warn drivers of his position.  I suggested he pick up his skateboard and continue walking  toward Lexington Oaks Blvd (the direction he was headed)  where he could then have the sidewalk available to ride.  Instead he just looked at me and grunted and continued on his way as if I had never spoken to him.  That road is dangerous which I know all too well as I ride my bicycle across it during the daylight hours, but never after dark.  Fortunately, I averted an accident with a young man, but do wish that all of you will speak to your children and explain this hazard.  I don't know how I could have lived with myself had I have hit and severely injured or possibly killed the youngster.  I offer this suggestion to those of you who LOVE your children "PLEASE talk with them about this danger in skateboarding".

 

Sincerely,  Lee Dunn

 

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Bob, my commander just sent me an e-mail. He asked me if you could send us Beanie Babies and stuffed animals to give to the Iraqi children, as they have very few toys. We still have some Beanie Babies and stuffed animals, that you sent a few weeks ago. I will send this supply to them.

I know you are going to Hawaii soon. If you are able to send me some Beanie Babies/stuffed animals when you return from Hawaii that would  great.

Have a great time in Hawaii.

Thanks, David

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REFERRALS:

Our daughter recently had her house painted and the results were so beautiful we decided to have their painters take advantage of this ideal weather and paint our home (exterior) a year earlier than we planned. They did an exceptional job at a reasonable price! We thought we would pass it on to our neighbors.

 

The painters were George Cort and Jim Bowers, brothers-in-law who have their own business. In addition to the high quality, striking result (drive by and look), they provided the following as part of the highly competitive price: pressure washed house, sidewalks and driveway; completely cleaned and painted light fixtures inside and out; caulked all cracks and joints; removed and replaced downspouts; cleaned up and stored tools at the end of each day; washed windows after painting complete; protected against drips and bushes; arrived when they said they would. Payment was not made until the job was completely done to their high standards (higher than my "picky" ones).

 

George and Jim do interior, exterior, driveway, fencing, and garage floor painting as well as a variety of "handyman" jobs. You can reach them at 928-3757 or 545-3814. We highly recommend them.

Happy Holidays,

Sam Cavallaro (samcavsr@aol.com) 991-6825  

 

I recently hired Bob Hernandez to pressure clean my home, pool enclosure, and fence. He was very professional and pleasant. I was very pleased with his work and price.His number is 813-264-0530.

Bill in Maywood

 

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re: Holiday Party - December 7, 2007

To All Residents:

 

Don't forget, the annual Holiday Adult Party is going to be at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse.

Bring your white elephant gifts and some "goodies" to share. It will be a good time for all.

 

RSVP to the clubhouse - 907-8718

 

See you there!

 

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re: this weeks news

Hello everyone!!!!

 

The holidays are fast approaching and everyone is busy with their preparations there a just a few things I wanted to mention this week.

 

The community Adult holiday party will be held on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 7:00 pm. So bring some goodies to share, and also don't forget your white elephant wrapped gift. Please R.S.V.P to the clubhouse at 907-8718 so they can prepare for the event.

 

Also, Bingo is over until after the first of the year and will resume then. Bunko's last night of the year will be December 14.

 

I have noticed walking through the community that more people are picking up after your pets and want to thank everyone for being responsible. It definitely makes walking the Blvd. so much nicer.

 

 

Everyone has done a fantastic job again this year to make our holiday season beautiful with their decorations. If you get a chance during the season, you should definitely take a look.

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Hello,

 

Thank you for the time in allowing me to share my thoughts on two issues of safety in our community.

 

I was wondering if the HOA or CDD is aware that Lexington Oaks has fallen to darkness lately?  I understand that when a street lamp is out we can contact Withlachoochie Electric and inform them of the lamp number and location, but is anyone actually following up with the company?  It seems that any and all reports to the company fall to the wayside.  Drive up Lexington Oaks Blvd. at night and you can see numerous lights out in the center medium, not counting the numerous smaller street lamps that are out or blinking on/off(which is an indication that the bulb is getting weak and will soon blow) throughout the individual communities.  Informing resident to email or call the electric company is a nice jester but it is not solving the problem. 

 

The other issue that has been in and out of the email transmissions lately concerns the speeding on Lexington Oaks Blvd. I especially find quite humoring that speed bumps will deter emergency response vehicles ito be quite "lame". The state capitol has speed bumps located around its property and if you really, really researched it, I am sure you would find that the time it takes emergency vehicles to respond to emergencies is not going make much difference if they need to drive over a speed bump.  Let's face it, if you had speed bumps you would probably deter any pedestrians from getting hit in the first place which would require an emergency vehicle to respond.  It is quite obvious to most drivers in the community and county that the sheriffs office is not going to send patrols to do speed checks because there is obviously not enough officers to cover Pasco county.  Think about it.  When was the last time you saw a sheriffs patrol car in the community? Not driving down Lexington Oaks Blvd, but in the individual community roads. They don't even respond to car accidents 80% of the time in this county. They are spread out and understaffed. 

 

Com-on HOA and CDD representatives.  Solve these two issues and possibly save a life.

 

Thank you,

 

Robert

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WESLEY CHAPEL - No one was injured, but a family and its dog are temporarily without a home after a fire damaged part of a house in the Lexington Oaks subdivision Monday afternoon, Pasco Fire Rescue said.

Firefighters were called to 26734 Cigar Drive at 3:50 p.m. and the fire was out 15 minutes later, Battalion Chief Darrell Ryals said.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
"They aggressively attacked [the fire], kept it in the garage and out of the attic," Ryals said of the firefighters. "They saved a lot of heirlooms."

The American Red Cross is assisting the family.
Geoff Fox

Sonny

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This week's movie review is attached. Thank you Jerry Forry

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re: this weeks news November 9, 2007

Hello everyone!

 

Sorry this is so late, this month is NANO writer's month so I have been busy working on my novel and had very little time for anything else.

 

There are several interesting things going on. First of all Monday is Veteran's day. Let's all show our support and fly our flags proudly.

 

Did you know that at the Boyette Road post office they have boxes to send to our troops? Especially with the upcoming holidays these men and women appreciate receiving something from home. The HOA board is supporting this effort and will be paying postage on some of these boxes. It's a wonderful gesture and you can't find more deserving folks than our troops. The boxes are already packaged all you have to do is pay the postage. Most of these packages range between $17.00- $20.00 a piece.

 

Also, if you haven't already noticed Toys for Tots boxes have been placed in the community center, the daycare and the golf course pro shop. Anyone interested in giving an unwrapped new toy to this wonderful cause please drop off your donations at these locations. I have been assured that the toys donated will be given to needy children right here in Wesley Chapel. They are also looking for bicycles. If you have any questions you may contact Anna Fulk,Chairman TFT'S W/C at 788-3038. or cfulk@tampabay.rr.com.

Last year along Toys for Tots had over 894 children right here in Wesley Chapel that they helped.

 

 

FIRST ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

 

The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we will be holding our First Annual Holiday Tree Lightning, December 1, 2007.

The tree lighting will be held at the Wesley Chapel District Park located on Boyette Road from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. We invite you to bring your entire family.

You can look forward to an evening filled with:

Free snacks and drinks
Children's choirs
Children's parade
Bands
Games for the entire family
and an unforgettable Tree Lighting!

If you have any questions about the Tree Lighting please feel free to call the Chamber office 813-994-8534 or email to office@wesleychapelchamber.com.
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A word from out CWP

Hello Folks,

 

The following information is important for all of you to know.  Please do not take this personal, but this area must be defined more clearly so we all have a better understanding of what our responsibilities are within the Crime Watch Patrol.

Our main objective is to be the eyes and ears for the Pasco County Sheriffs Office.  We consist of resident volunteers dedicating our efforts to deter crime, potential crime, and crime in progress.  Our personnel dedicates their time to patrolling our community mostly during the evening hours and early morning hours.  At times, if we have volunteers, we will be out there patrolling day time hours.  We do not have the man or woman power to man phones all day long or all night long.  We will receive calls regarding crime in progress, or potential crime about to happen.  But first remember, if you are witnessing a crime yourself, please dial 911 , they are the responders to every call that they receive.  If there is a problem with solicitors, we cannot do anything about that, all we can do is tell them to leave as you would do.  If for any reasons solicitors  get touchy with us, we will dial Non-Emergency for assistance and the sheriffs office deputies will follow their guide lines as best they can. 

This past week, we have been over run with solicitors from Papa Johns Pizza.  The thing to do with this is, " Call Papa Johns Pizza and explain to them, your solicitors are annoying many residents during the day time hours and even going to night time hours.  Some of them have been reluctant to listen and leave, but if that occurs, dial Non-Emergency and explain to them as well.  We all order from Papa Johns Pizza, but enough is enough,  the soliciting has to stop somewhere soon.  It is getting annoying to everyone.  My phone is off the wall with calls from residents requesting me to kick them out, but my hands are tied with loop holes this organization has found.  So, what we have to do is, find another loop hole to have them stop.  Trust me, I will be working on that one.

Another area of concern to us is, we receive many calls regarding bikes being left on our grounds.  We cannot respond to these calls because we cannot store these bikes.  My garage was full with bikes in the last few months and I turned them over to needy people.  If you find a bike, list it in the Pipe-Line News for our community, perhaps someone might read it and call to see if it belongs to one of their children. 

Please do not take offense to my input, we can only do a certain amount for all of you and these things listed above are not our jurisdiction.  Now, if you see someone stealing a bike, yes, if we have patrols out there, we will respond to them.

Please understand, we do not have enough volunteers to do it all, but perhaps when we can recruit more of you to help us, expansion to other areas may take place.

Last, for all of you residents that honored us with a donation on our fundraiser day, October 27th, Saturday, from all of us on the Lexington Oaks Crime Watch Patrol,  (  CWP  ),  we all thank you very much for your efforts to help us.  We all appreciate your donations .

 

Thank You,           Sam Fulciniti,   President

                                                  Lexington Oaks, CWP 

  

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Residents voices

 

Over the last several months I've noticed an increase of speeders along the blvd, many going way above the posted limit or even 5 miles above the posted limit.  So, the question remains, what does the community do to fix the problem?  Has our BOD discussed this further to provide some measure of relief to this very large problem?  I know speed bumps was declined due to the issue of emergency vehicles having to slow down which could cause a delay in response time.  However, what about stop signs?  Has that been entertained?  Emergency vehicles do not have to slow down for those, but motorists do!

 

Pretty soon we will have external motorist entering and exiting LO with the construction of the shopping area at the entrance.  What is it going to take?  A fender bender, major collision or a death? 

 

The Castine's

Northampton
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Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!  November 18 is the anniversary of the day he was 'brought to life' by Walt Disney in 1928.  To celebrate, the MOMS¢ Club of Wesley Chapel- NW (Moms Offering Mom Support) will hold a birthday party at their next monthly meeting on Monday, November 19 at 10am at the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse.  Everyone is asked to bring women¢s toiletries and baby care products.  The club will donate these items to The Spring of Tampa, a shelter for abused women and children.  MOMS Club of Wesley Chapel- NW is a non-profit    Prospective members and their children are invited to attend the birthday party and meeting.  Please contact Krista at (813) 929-6886 or email at wcmoms@yahoo.com for more details about the club and other upcoming events.
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I would like to have the YIELD signs at the circle, changed to STOP signs!

 

Jack Ryan

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Hello Neighbors,

On December 8, a Golf Tournament will be held to raise funds for our traveling Karate Competition Team at the local Keiko Shin Karate Academy. The cost is $75.00 per golfer. 

If you can't join us that day consider sponsoring a hole or just donating to the academy.  All businesses that commit to a $100.00 sponsorship will benefit from a sign being posted at a designated hole with the companies' information. At the end of the tournament, the companies will be able to keep the sign. Please provide me with $100 for every sponsor and the company's information.

This is a program that is essential to our kids.  It helps them with their discipline, focus and self esteem. 

 The registration form has a deadline of December 1^st. 

 If you have any questions, please contact me.  Thanks for your help!!

 Bill Wark – (813)751-4088

bwark@verizon.net

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Hi,

 

My husband and I have taken in my 76-year-old mother-in-law to live with us, and we need to get away. We're planning a 4-5 night cruise sometime in Feb '08. We're looking for someone in the neighborhood who does home health care.

 

She needs very little help but would need someone to pop in on her to prepare her meals 2 to 3 times a day.

 

She occasionally needs help dressing. She's a very intelligent, kind woman who does her best to make caring for her easy on her care giver.

 

We have a cat and dog as her companions, and the dog would need to be let out to go to the bathroom during your visits. We have other family members in the home, but due to their work schedules they can't be there for her meal times, but they'd feed the pets while they're home.

 

Call or e-mail if you're interested.

 

petesgirl1985@yahoo.com

813-907-7039 home #

Chris Mitchell

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Martha Adams 

 I Decorate For You & Friends

Invite you to attend 

Lexington Oaks 2007-  Holiday Expo & Food Drive

(Metropolitan Ministries)

Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007

Time: 9:30-3:00 pm

Where: Lexington Oaks Community Club House (next to playground)

 

Business Participating:

I Decorate For You, My Market Wesley Chapel, Armor Air & Heating, Christies Basket Corner,  Ananda Yoga, Simply Black Collection, Decorating Divas ,Arbonne, Monicas Creations, I Decorate For You , Le Camelot Day Spa, Elinore Canencia, & many more

 

"Decorating Divas Classes" ,Ladies come & spend an hour learning the fundamentals of Home Decor & Seasonal Decor with a professional decorator, Martha Adams, I decorate for you.  Martha's work has been featured in the St. Pete Times, Tampa Tribune, TBO, In the Loop, & many other local publications.  Classes will be offered at 1/2 price this day only.  Seating is limited and RSVP is Required.    Please contact Martha at 813.786-3177 or email at www.professionaldecor.zoomshare.com. Fee $25.00 per person

 

"Christies Basket Corner", Do you need a custom basket for a friend, business or family member? Christie, owner of Christies Basket Corner, can help you with all your holiday needs.  Christie offers gorgeous custom made gift baskets at affordable prices.  She can also ship anywhere in the united states.  www.christiesbasketcorner.com

 

"Ananda Yoga" ,  . Learn how to unwind, release stress & enjoy your day while learning Yoga Salutions as well as understanding the benefits of Practicing Yoga.  .  Kids Classes, Adult & Senior Classes, Prenatal Classes, Mommy & Me Classes will be available that day.  Indoor and Outdoor classes will be available.  Seating is limited and RSVP is Required.  Please contact Leshon Barrios at ams at 813-407-1749 or email at anandayogatampa.com Fee is $12.00 per person

 

"Elisa Iezzi", Have you always dreamt of being an artist.  If you answered yes then RSVP for your first art lesson. Elisa's artwork was recently displayed at " USF art gallery",.   Special Kids Class will be taught at 11:00 am., . All Ages are welcome.  RSVP required as seating is limited. 813.786.3177  $12.00 per person 1 hour session.

 

"Simply Black Collection" If your a fan of fashion then you'll love Sydney's Basic Black Collection which includes Designer Jeans, Cashmere Sweaters, 100% cotton tops and bottoms without the designer prices.

 

"Nanichy",   If you love Swarowski Crystal then you'll love Monica's Costume Jewelry & Accessories.  All of her jewelry are one of a kind original pieces. Made of fresh water pearls, swarowski crystal & Swarowski glass beads at such affordable prices.  Great holiday gifts. 813-817-0692  www.nanichy.com

 

"Arbonne" Are your dogs barking? Francis Lee, will be providing Foot Spas free of Charge.  Arbonne is Internationally known for their skin care products and used on burn victims at Michigan Hospital Burn Center.

 

"My Market Wesley Chapel",  If you want to know what's happening in Wesley Chapel, then Stacey Dalton is your go to person.  Stacey is the owner of My Market Wesley Chapel and was also awarded by the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, "2007 Volunteer of the Year".  www.mymarketwesleychapel.com

 

"Armor Air Heating & Cooling", Are you suffering from headaches and allergies.  Are you changing your A/C Filters monthly? Would you like to learn about mold and allergy reduction?  Jackie Ciliberto, President & Owner of Armor Air has been servicing the Lexington Oaks and surrounding areas for over 5 years.  She is looking forward to meeting everyone and educating Lexington Oaks Residents on the importance of proper A/C maintenance. 813-695-9357

 

*** Bring your canned foods and perishables goods to the Club House on this date****

 

If you would like more information regarding this event please contact Martha Adams at 813-786-3177 or professionaldecor@zoomshare.com

 

 

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Sorry for the lengthy email this week. I do hope that everyone has a great weekend.

More next time. Keep your emails coming.

 

As always,

 

Beth

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re: this week's news October 27, 2007

Hello everyone. Halloween is upon so please be extra careful while driving through the community, watch out for little ghouls treat-or-treating. This time of year we have so many children out on Halloween night, let's all try to make it safe and fun for all.

 

Don't forget clocks are going back November 4, 2007.

 

I can't stress enough the importance of cleaning up your pet waste. This is a health issue. We are still seeing pet owner's not picking up after their pets. Not only is this illegal on private property but public property as well and the fines can be heavy. Do please take a bag with you on your walks and pick up after your pets.

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I know of two people who do not pick up behind their pets.  Both live in Saratoga Village on Dark Star Loop.  One has a hot dog dog and he goes in everyone's yard and he never picks up after him.  The other one always walks his along Lexington Oaks Blvd and you will never see him with a bag with poop. 

I agree that this is discussing.  I'm a dog owner and always have my bag.  If mine goes more then once I use the same bag or come back to clean it up. 

 

Nice message sent to all. Maybe we should start picking it up and throwing in their yard.  They probably will get the message after their front lawn is full of their dogs everyday poops. 

RMS00

 

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Our Documents clearly state that the poop must be cleaned up while in Lexington Oaks.

 

I'm with you however 100%, everyone, everyone should pick up after their dog and/or pets.  It is just the right thing to do.

 

I thought the neighborhood garage sale went pretty good.  I thought the much needed rain we had early in the morning, may have held it up a bit but not much.

 

Regards, Doug

 

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For sometime we have worked with the Pasco County to develop a bus system to include Lexington Oaks and the greater Wesley Chapel area.  As you know there was a meeting held here in LO, what I'm requesting if you would send the attached survey out to LO and requesting residents to complete it and mail it to Laura Everitt, Esq., AICPSenior Project Manager Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.1000 N. Ashley Drive Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602 .  Not to the address on the survey. 

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Comments from community yard sale:

 

I'm not sure who is in charge of the community yard sale advertising, but The Flyer will let you run a small ad for free.  If it gets over a certain amount of words, then there is a charge. 

 

I do a huge children's sale with a friend of mine & our biggest response from advertising (and we have several sources) is from the Flyer and Craig's List (also free - online).

Anyhow, hope this helps whoever does the advertising, plus it's free!  :)

 

rtipton2@tampabay.rr.com

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The female speeder you are speaking about drives like that everyday. She passed us the other day doing at least 80 and we thought she was going to roll when she got to the circle as the road was wet. She was going so fast we could not get her license plate. If she does not care enough about her own well-being she should think about the rest of us. A good start would be for her to put her cell phone down when she drives.

wseigel@tampabay.rr.com
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I checked out the Lexington Oaks referral website and didn't see any suppliers for sliding screen doors.  Can anyone recommend a good company?  Thanks for the help.

 marge.richardson@hp.com

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Our referral website:    
http://www.ajmasters.com/lexOaks.htm

(This is a great reference for anyone looking for a
vendor to do almost anything in Lexington Oaks. It has
referrals for electricians, landscapers, maids, etc.
If this doesn't open up the right page in your
internet by clicking on it, copy & paste the above
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re: Public Transportation discussion group - Wed, Oct 24, 2007

Due to the increasing interest in developing a public transit system for the Central Pasco Community, The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating a discussion group meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. to be held at the Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel.  Starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.

 

The following chambers will have interested person to represent their chamber in this important discussion group meeting:  Central Pasco Chamber, Zephyrhills Chamber, and Dade City Chamber.  Our meeting will have representatives from Tindale- Oliver & Associates, additionally, this meeting is part of a request by Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to provide input into a mass public transportation. Lexington Oaks residents are welcome to attend.

 

Peter Hanzel

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re: this week's news October 23, 2007

Good afternoon:

We are well into fall now, not that our temperatures are any reflection on this but several residents have decorated their homes in ghoulish garb for Halloween. Let's here it for all the residents that went all out this year. 

 

I do have a comment to make this week. It seems that several of our residents are choosing to leave their dog messes on the sidewalks along the Lexington Oaks Blvd. or in the grass along side the sidewalks. This is not only a county ordinance prohibiting such conduct but is also against our community deed restrictions.

 

It has gotten to the point that those that use the walkways for exercise or to stroll their baby carriages along have to dog the messes left behind by these dogs. The other day I found a man standing in my front yard allowing his pet to relieve himself. When I asked the man, to please pick up the mess and offered a bag, he used vile language and told me he was well within his rights to do so as dogs mess in his yard all the time. Difference being is he owns a dog. The man (and I use the term loosely) continued his obscenities when I tried to hand him the package he had left in my yard. When I asked his name and address he was not willing to give me that. Next time I will take a picture and post it in the pipeline. This is appalling that we are subjected to cleaning up after someone else's pet. For those of you that do carry bags and clean up I thank you, this is not directed to you. But it shows that you are concerned about our community and I for one appreciate you pick up. For those of you who do not choose to do so. Shame on you. This is your community as well. You should take pride in where you live, and the area around you, and if you own a pet it is your responsibility to take care of it and clean up after it. Do NOT leave it for someone to walk in, or worse a mother with a stroller and then having to clean the stroller because of the choices you make.

 

Also, our community yard sale was last weekend. It seems that some felt that it was not advertised well. I happen to know that it was in the Wesley Chapel Leader on Oct 18, 2007 in the community news section. None of the other communities that were also having their sales Saturday the 20th was written up. I also had inserted it several times in the pipeline and it was on the community calendar in our October monthly newsletter along with the sign in the front of the community. I am sorry that it was not as big of a success as some would have liked. Hopefully, we will have a larger showing in our Spring community sale.

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I'm again writing about speeding within the community - this one is very important.  On two separate occasions (once entering and once leaving LO) a female driving a green car with writing on the windows (Senior 2008), was driving excessively fast on the main blvd .  The first time so fast that I was unable to determine the village she would have lived as she had to be traveling at least 50 mph or better.  However, the other morning she pulled out of Saratoga village and proceeded to pass me building speed as she did.  So this goes out to the parents of this young woman...please talk to her - my son died as a result of driving too fast and I don't wish this on any parent. 

 

Patty Castine
Northampton

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If your interested in an  I-75 Future Improvements presentation go to http://previews.urscreativeimaging.com/future_projects/I-75-Animation.wmv    This informational only  Video shows the different projects that are proposed for I-75 from Fletcher Ave to SR 52.   A website for more information can be located http://www.mytbi.com/

 

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News From your Lexington Oaks CDD Board.

By Peter Hanzel

Now you can bring that lap top computer to the playground or to the pool and go online.  We recently installed WiFi routers at the community center to make connecting to the Internet world available while residents enjoy the pool or the playground.

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Referrals:

We just had some root pruning done today by a company by the name of Tampa Stump Removal and I just want to pass on the information regarding his company.  He is fully insured and licensed.  He did an excellent job.  He can be reached at 813-244-7327.  He was able to cut roots that were headed for our driveway and also for our walkway and not do a lot of damage to our yard in doing this job.

Esther Larkin

 

Our referral website:    
http://www.ajmasters.com/lexOaks.htm

(This is a great reference for anyone looking for a
vendor to do almost anything in Lexington Oaks. It has
referrals for electricians, landscapers, maids, etc.
If this doesn't open up the right page in your
internet by clicking on it, copy & paste the above
phrase into your internet address search bar. 
Created & maintained for Lexington Oaks for free by
neighbor, Mario Levesque.)

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re: this week's news October 7, 2007

 

Good morning Everyone!

 

I wanted to remind everyone that the Community Yard Sale is going to be held Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 9 a.m. One man's junk is another's treasure.. So now is the time to clean out and put out for sale.

 

More good news one one of our residents:

WESLEY CHAPEL - Just in time for the holiday season, central Pasco's first major mall will open four stores for business by the end of October.

Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods and Toys R Us - along with its Babies R Us counterpart next door - will be the first anchors to get a head start, said Bill Krahe, managing partner of Echo Real Estate Services.

More:
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/07/Pasco/Mall_s_jump_start__4_.shtml

 

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News from the women's club:

 

The Lexington Oaks Women's Club is looking for a DJ for the annual Holiday Gala to be held on the 15th of Dec.  If anyone is interested or knows of someone please contact Debbie Pienkowski at

813-994-4843/813-300-2714.    Thank you. 

 

Thank you Beth, really appreciate it.  

 

Deb. 

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If anyone notices someone feeding or attempting to feed the alligators in our ponds please call the Fl. Dept. of Wildlife dispatch number :

(813) 558-5050

Feeding the alligators is a serious offense here in the state of Florida. Individuals caught doing this are subject to a $500.00 fine and/or 60-days in jail.

 

Also, for those that call on nuisance alligators be aware that it is up to you to check on the traps that are being used daily to see if a gator is on one. You could be cited with Florida Statute 828.12 cruelty to animals. I received this information from the Sarasota in Defense of Animals, Inc. organization.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful week. I am attaching this week's movie review.

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Our referral website:    
http://www.ajmasters.com/lexOaks.htm

(This is a great reference for anyone looking for a
vendor to do almost anything in Lexington Oaks. It has
referrals for electricians, landscapers, maids, etc.
If this doesn't open up the right page in your
internet by clicking on it, copy & paste the above
phrase into your internet address search bar. 
Created & maintained for Lexington Oaks for free by
neighbor, Mario Levesque.)

 

 

 

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re: Criminal activity

To All Residents:

 

It seems that we have once again had break-ins in the community. Please read the following:

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Hello,

                I am looking for any information about two individuals that were walking around in Northampton Village, one wearing black shorts the other wearing light blue shorts and light blue or white short sleeve T-Shirt.  They were on spectacular Bid Drive at approximately 20:55….  These two individuals got into a vehicle in my driveway and removed a purse from it.  The wallet in the purse was found and returned.

 The police have been called a report is being filed and I have the suspects on video tape.

 Thank You,

 David Warnberg

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Hello Folks,

 

If your vehicle was burglarized Friday night, our CWP Patrollers have done a great job in apprehending them along with the Pasco County Sheriffs Office.  This has been going on for several weeks to date and hopefully, this non-sense should stop for a while.  At least until the next batch of guys turn around and start again.  The good part is, our team efforts have paid off this week and if anyone comes back to hurt our community again with vehicle burglaries, our team efforts will be out there again to do the best we can.

Thank you's go to our patrols once again.  If your vehicle was hit, please call me and I will furnish as much information to you as I can.

 

Thank You,         Sam Fulciniti,     President

                                                  Lexington Oaks, CWP 

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I also received the following in response to DO NOT FEED GATORS:

In response to:  Do Not Feed the Alligators

 

Much has been discussed about the alligators in our community in the Pipeline.  Up until about three months ago we had an alligator that would spend the day basking in the sun on our back lawn and we truly enjoyed him.  At no time did he ever become aggressive or threaten us in any way – at no time did we ever feed him.  Unfortunately one of our neighbors did not feel the same about him and had him removed.  Trust me folks removed doesn't mean he's going to enjoy a long life being relocated in another area, removed means he will become someone's purse or belt or tasty snack.  The removal of these creatures seems extremely arbitrary to me, while one neighbor lives in fear of them; others find them a pleasing part of the Florida landscape.  I remember that at one time in the not so distant past alligators were on the Endangered Species List.  If we don't stop "removing" them this will happen again.  As stated previously the alligator is a valuable part of the ecosystem, digging gator holes which support a whole community of other creatures and plants and keep the snake population controlled.  If you feel your child or dog is in jeopardy, you are not paying enough attention to them.  Typically the only time you hear of a gator attack is when someone is doing something stupid; swimming in the ponds or lakes or trying to engage them in some fashion.  Please remember when you pick up the phone to have an alligator removed there is no one to represent their side of the story, which is, they are just living here.  When I first moved here is was my understanding that an alligator wouldn't be removed unless it was over eight feet long and exhibited aggressive tendencies.  I feel if you use that as the rule when you call to have these creatures exterminated there will be fewer removals. 

 Marge Richardson

North Hampton

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In addition to what Marge is saying: We have gators in our ponds. They are not hurting anyone. Trappers come in with a 45 day permit to trap out our ponds. They are not supposed to trap anything under 4 ft. but this morning a 2 ft gator was trapped in Hawthorne. It had been hooked for 3 days. This is inhuman and the poor baby gator was suffering. The hooks they use on these gators lodge deep into their throats and unless the trapper is called to come back the gator is left to die. Small gators they will sometimes leave as it is not worth their time to come and take them off the snares. I repeat, these gators are not hurting anyone. In the warmer weather they will come up on the shoreline and warm up but they will not go after humans unless they are being fed or provoked. they do not feed on land. They go after frogs, snakes, and fish. They actually keep our ponds clean. These small gators that we have here can not even prey on birds or small dogs. Baby gators are actually food to otters, fish, and turtles. So before calling the nuisance alligator number, please check out the website on alligators and get your facts straight. We are being inhuman to these animals allowing trappers into our community. www.fwc.com/gators

AND there is an easement at the back of our properties, we may have to maintain them but we do not own the property down by the ponds. These trappers are trespassing.

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re: This week's news September 20, 2007

 

Hello everyone,

 

I want to thank everyone who made it to the Florida-Friendly workshop on Saturday for taking time out of your busy lives to come out and spend your afternoon with us. I hope the workshop was informative and answered a lot of your questions.

 

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On another note: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATORS 

 

It really is a shame when these animals are removed from our ponds. I don't know if you are aware of this or not but the alligators being in the ponds are an advantage to our community. They help to keep the ponds clean. Most of the alligators are not a threat and keep to themselves unless provoked. By feeding the alligators you are not only creating a major problem but also hurting the natural wild life. There is really no need to call and have the alligators removed. Last week, I received a call about a resident feeding an alligator in the pond behind my home. We were fortunate enough to have 2 alligators and a Cayman. The following evening all 3 were removed because the resident who fed the alligator called and said they had a nuisance alligator. Frankly, we had been watching the three all summer. They never bothered anyone until that incident. So I am asking each of you. Please leave the alligators alone. They are not hurting anyone.

 

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The COMMUNITY YARD SALE is going to be Saturday, October 20, 2007 so mark your calendars.

 

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Hello Residents , Neighbors & Friends,

 

I would like to share some news with all of you.    Our organization would like let you know, our 4th Anniversary is coming up on this day and we all will be out in front of all villages asking for some help.  Our intentions are to request some help by way of a small donation to help us keep moving forward with our patrolling this community.  Any amount would be accepted by us to help.  Our patrolling this community has been affective and hopefully, with some help from our residents, we can utilize better tactics out there by receiving a small donation.  We all know we are appreciated by all of you and we are looking forward to continue to move forward as long as we have volunteers.  Speaking of volunteers, our organization could use 40 more volunteers to help us.  We are only asking 2 hours every other week for patrolling and you will truly enjoy what we do.  Safe ?  Very Safe.  We are a group of residents that perform as a team and give it our all helping the Sheriffs Office.  Please, this is your community and we need as many of you to help us keep our community a safe place to live.  You can reach me by phone, or E-mail me for some of your questions.  Please give this some thought, besides, you might enjoy yourself meeting all of us and getting this job done.

Phone Number :  813 994-7110

 

E-mail Address :  LexingtonoaksCWP@aol.com 

 

Once Again, October 20th , is our fund raiser day, please look for us and say hello if anything.

 

Thank You,        Sam Fulciniti,   President

                        Lexington Oaks, CWP 

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We have another movie review for everyone this one is called The Brave One. Please see attached file.

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Christopher Kelly is the new Director of Instruction PGA at the Lexington Oaks Golf club. He just started in June. Let's all give him a big welcome. He has asked that you check out the website: www.lexoaks.com and click on golf for more information.

PGA Member # 10319367 since 1984

 

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Referrals:

Garage Doors and More

Phone number is 996-4269, owner's name is Mark Graziani

Very honest & reasonable!

rtipton2@tampabay.rr.com

He was here within an hour after I called him.

 

Our referral website:    
http://www.ajmasters.com/lexOaks.htm

(This is a great reference for anyone looking for a
vendor to do almost anything in Lexington Oaks. It has
referrals for electricians, landscapers, maids, etc.
If this doesn't open up the right page in your
internet by clicking on it, copy & paste the above
phrase into your internet address search bar. 
Created & maintained for Lexington Oaks for free by
neighbor, Mario Levesque.)

 

 

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