Lexington Oaks Blog

From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 3/24/2007 7:18:59 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: women's club/Soliciting in community/Packages to troops/etc



The next Lexington Oaks Women's Club meeting will be held 2 Apr 07 @10:00am in the clubhouse. We would like to see more ladies from Lexington Oaks attend. We have several nurses from the Veteran's Hospital coming to give the program for April. Each month we try to have a different program. Refreshments are served after the meeting.

Starting in June we will begin our summer coffees in place of our meetings (lst Monday of the month). All ladies from Lexington Oaks are welcome to attend and meet the current members and see some of the fun things we have done in the past. Its a great way to meet your neighbors.

We are still collecting toiletries for the mothers in the Sunrise of Pasco County Shelter. They can be dropped off at the clubhouse or call 813-994-4843 for pickup. We are trying to start an exercise program in the clubhouse on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00pm. Right now we are dancing to the oldies and learning a little salsa dancing. When the pool warms up we will continue with the water lilies program (water walking) at 10:00am. All ladies are welcome to attend at no cost. Its a great way to meet your neighbors and lose weight at the same time. Hope to see more smiling faces from Lexington Oaks. All events are posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. For more information on any of the activities or the Women's Club please contact Deb Pienkowski 813-994-4843

Deb
President of Lexington Oaks Women's Club.
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Anita,Is it just the drug and alcohol addicts the Salvation Army assists that are not working or could some of the afflicted be residents of LO? How insensitive. Perhaps the SA could help the misguided youth of LO responsible for the vandalism, grafitti, arson, trespass, drug use, drinking, illicit sex in the conservation areas and playground, etc. with their issues. Of course, with all the venom spewed of late they may well be reluctant.Do not presume to speak for others; voters make their own decisions.Who is to cc: you regarding forwards? Of whom are you making demands?Bob H*****************************************************************************************************************************
I never thought I would be in this position of defending my e mail. But I guess some people think they are the E mail police and must attack people for their opinions. Let me try and explain so the person who attacked my letter about the Salvation is happy. I will do it slow so he can keep up.
1) Tim’s name was mentioned because my e mail was originally a reply to an e mail Tim sent out to the residents of Remington.
2) Tim is a big boy, I do not think he needs you to defend him.
3) The meeting I was talking about was a Remington meeting that was suppose to take 1 hour and went to over 2 and a half hours. Since you are not a Remington Resident, I would guess you were not present. So you commenting on something you know nothing about sounds absurd.
4) As for the meeting about the Salvation Army, we had someone who walked door to door. I also have been in contact thru phone calls and e mails with Pat Mulieri. She is our Pasco County Commissioner. So you see I do get involved when I am not attending my son’s Little league, My daughters Little League, driving both Children to religion or doing homework. Not to mention being a district manager for a big company that has me doing a lot of driving. If you read my letter, instead of looking to nit pick it to personally attack me you would have seen that I did blame myself for not knowing about the meeting until it was too late.

This is a nice place to get information, and to let others know about the things that may or may not be important to them living in Lexington Oaks. What we do not need is an E Mail police. Someone who feels it is their job to personally attack someone because of what they write here.
I live in Remington, at 5434 Lookout pass. If you do not like what I write, come knock on my door. If you feel you have the right to criticize and critique what I write, come knock on my door and we can discuss it. Otherwise, Chill out and do not take things so personally. We live in the same community and we should be working together. And I would like to say I live almost across the street from Tim, And he is doing a great job. If I wanted to personally attack Tim or give him some grievance, I would do it in a private E mail, or I would walk across the street and speak to him directly. I would not personally attack him in a public e Mail forum. Maybe you need to try having a little class and try that yourself.

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Dear Residents,

To understand the solicitation rules that apply to No Soliciting in a community, I try to follow these rules. Many communities have No Soliciting Signs put up along their roads and thats fine, but apparently, these soliciters do not pay attention to these signs, regardless of its meaning. My phone has been off the wall these past few days, from residents, having these problems. I attempt to explain as carefully as possible.
If you can have a sign made up signifying this :
" Under Any Circumstances, Is There To Be Anyone Knocking On My Door Soliciting Any Form Of Merchandise ".
This Means, " No Soliciting "
If anyone does after reading this sign, dial the sheriffs office and report them. I'm sure, if a solicitor knocks on your door, they can read your sign. Do not let anyone enter your home under any circumstances, to attempt to sell you anything. Period. Unless you yourself call a company up and invite them to come over to explain what you looking for.

Thank YOu For Listening,

Sam Fulciniti, President, L.O.C.W.P.
*****************************************************************************************************************************To all concerned - the Wesley Chapel post office just off of SR 54 on Boyette Road almost always has a large stack of pre-addressed, pre-packaged boxes of needed goods for our armed forces. The only thing missing is postage. The next time that you are at the post office buying stamps or mailing a package, considered buying the postage for a box or two. Normally, the postage is between $12.00 and $20.00 a box, depending upon the contents. What a great way to say "thanks"!

Linda Keywan
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Dear LO residents,Let me say at the outset of this email that I am not thrilled that Salvation Army is planning to build astore across the street from our entrance. Neitherwas I particulary enamored by the car dealerships either. When the wind is blowing right, we (yes, wayup in toney, gated Preakness Village) can hear theloudspeaker requesting "Brad to the showroom" or "Neilto help customer in the used car lot". Would it bebetter if they were Jaguar/ Mercedes dealerships that"better reclected" our upscale neighborhood. I thinknot. Shoot, At least the Salvation Army store will bequiet. I also feel I must voice exception of beingautomatically included in some residents' vitriolicattack (as speaking for all residents) against thework that Salvation Army does and those theyhelp--i.e. --"we work while the druggie/drunk addictsthat SA helps do not." Wow. Ouch.I'd like to believethat SA can separate the store that brings in neededfunds with the actual housing/counseling facilitiesfor people in need of their services. I also believethat SA WILL keep their word and address our concernsto keep the store tidy and free of "rifraff" and itemsfor sale lining the storefront.As a 5 year resident of LO, I would just like tochime in to say I am NOT freaked out that ourneighborhood is going to become rife with drunkendruggies who will wander the streets and threaten ourchildren. (Yes, I have a child). Rather, I am somewhatmortified and embarrassed by the perception that allLexington Oaks residents live in fear of the store.Face it, development is over-running Wesley Chapel. We have a mile long shopping mall being builtbordering I-75 from 54 to 56. Cypress Creek Mall iscoming, like it or not. Construction is rampant androad work is dusty and tiresome. I'm not saying it'swrong to rue the loss of our pasture land, but to me,the Salvation Army is about the least of my concerns.Remember when some residents were completely up inarms about the airstip across SR54 (even though it wasthere long before LO existed)? this is just the newthreat to our neighborhood. I'm sure there will beothers.Nobody really welcomes change to the way of life weembraced when we moved here and I am sympathetic tothe concerns my fellow residents have. I just feelthat SA is a target that is getting an unfair share ofattention. Could be a Walmart, a Home Depot, a Targetor a Lumber Liquidators. Any way you look at it, thebig boxes are coming. The only option in my mind isto move to hernando or citrus and wait for "progress"to catch up. I think we can work together to make theSA good neighbors.Respectfully,Sandy MoorePreakness Village****************************************************************************************************************************
Here is my 2 cents concerning all this about the Salvation Army building. I originally signed the petition but would now take it back. Enough of this bashing already. Where are all the complaints about the Mazda dealership? Why aren't people out there picketing that ugly building? It is a block building that looks metal. It is green and orange and whatever. The Salvation Army will be a metal building that looks like stucco from what I read. The Hyundai looks fine but that Mazda building is the ugliest thing I've ever seen. But I see no complaints on this forum or in the St. Pete Times or Tampa Trib.

I see homeless people walking up and down 54 now. The Salvation Army building has nothing to do with it. They are here already. And Lexington Oaks an upper class neighborhood? Last time I looked Avila is an upper class neighborhood. Sales of our homes are what, under $150/sq ft. We are middle class people here in Lexington Oaks (not complaining). And any of our families here in Lexington Oaks (or in Avila) could have a family member in need of Salvation Army services at some point. We don't have drug abusers and alcoholics in Lex Oaks?

I've heard enough about this. Maybe we can petition to get the homes on the other side of the wall on Foamflower taken down since they aren't to our liking. You know, there is a lot of crime originating from that neighborhood. Oh, and last time I heard McDonalds, Beef O Brady's and Remingtons all pay much more than minimum wage. These are high salaried employees, much different than the people that will work at the Salvation Army. And I read in Consumer Reports that Buffalo Wild Wings was the lowest rated chain restaurant in the country. Maybe we can get them to build a Ruth's Chris or Shula's out in front of our expensive neighborhood instead. We really don't want a low rated family chain restaurant there.

If you really think that that one building will make a major impact on our home prices, then move before it is built. Oh, that's right, we've made it known to everyone in the Tampa Bay area that it is going up. Too late.

Maybe I'll send this along to the Letters to the Editors of the two newspapers.

Rich Tron
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Hello! my name is Chasity Poe. I recently started my own Professional Organizing Business called PoeFessional Organizing, LLC. Because I have my own business I do a lot of networking in the community, and I’ve gotten to know a lot of wonderful people/businesses. If anyone is looking for a particular product or service then let me know, I most likely will know a local company who could help you. I think it’s important that we support our community businesses.
My email address is: info@
My Phone # is: 813-951-7258
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From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 3/23/2007 4:08:28 PM
To: Classy1064@aol.com
Subject: re: this week's news



Hello everyone! I know this week's news is coming a little early but I have received several emails this week, and wanted to get this sent out before the weekend hit. I hope all of you enjoy the upcoming weekend. It's supposed to be beautiful.

The re-surfacing is underway at last, and by the looks of things they seem to be coming right along. I know that it is an inconvenience, but it won't be long before it's over. We have all been looking forward to this. So please be cautious and courteous when driving on the blvd while the work is being done. I have witnessed several people driving well over the speed limit either up to the round about or from the round about towards the back villages of our community perhaps in order to make up for the time they are losing due to the hold ups. Please slow down...It would be terrible to see anything happen while we're under construction. Thanks everyone for your attention. Have a great weekend, until next time.....Beth
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We are looking for a reliable Income Tax Preparation person or Source, could you advice via email tsmyk@ or 994-8239.

Thank you,

T. Smyk
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A bike was found abandoned by the front gate of Lexington Oaks. Thebike looks relatively new and in good condition except for a flat reartire. If anyone is missing a bike, please give me a call at:813-857-1425. If you can describe it, I will let you know where itcan be picked up.Also, would you please pass along this information again to your e-mail list.With the weather getting warmer, we wanted to, once again, remindpeople that we have an insulation available which is used by NASA onthe spaceshuttle, is only 3/8" thick yet has an R value of 14.5, reflects 97%of the sun's rays and cuts noise levels by 19 DB. We can insulate a 2car garage door in Lexington Oaks for $130 which includes all thematerials. This will keep your garage and subsequently your housesubstantially cooler in the summer, particularly those which have asouthern exposure.This material can also be used to insulate the crawl space above thegarage. This area was not insulated at all when these homes werenewly constructed by Pulte.If interested or for more information, please contact Sig at 813-857-1425.Thanks.joann
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I do not know who penned the diatribe regarding the Salvation Army Store but he/she has caught my attention.Many of the residents of Lexington Oaks have "...jobs, kids, Baseball, Homework, religion, ETC..." and still find the time to be involved in other pursuits. The information about the DRC meeting has been well publicized; do not presume to blame the community for not keeping you informed.If this "...is not a letter against Tim..." why mention him? You berate him by implication."But now that we had a very important issue that affects every home owner, our property values, and our children’s welfare, we were not informed." You were informed. Your reticence regarding association meetings seems driven by a lack of appreciation of what is important to others; it may seem a "rant" to you but it is really residents addressing their concerns at the proper forum.The "dropped ball" is in your court. When election day arrives don't let your important and hectic schedule get in your way. And I'm sure the signage will be prolific.Bob Hendrick
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Many of you are aware of who Bob Wiliams is and the work he is doing for our young men and women involved in the war on terror. Our Grandson has been deployed to Afghanistan and when Bob Williams found out about it he immediately mailed out a 60 pound box of supplies the troops are going to need-coffeepots, toiletries, baby wipes, etc.. When I found out about this I stopped at his warehouse to thank him and the next thing I know we are sending another carton out to the forces. This man pays for the toiletries from him own funds and does not ask for anything in return for the money he spends or the boxes he sends. It costs him approximately $40 for each carton mailed out and he mails out about 200 per month. He gets coffee, snacks, and small stuffed animals (for the children) donated. One child who received a stuffed toy actually saved some of our soldiers lives by informing them as to the place a bomb was buried. At this moment he is in need of toiletries (soap, deodorant, etc) and money for postage. Many of us have forgotten what 9-11 has done to our country and what our soldiers are going through in their daily lives. I have volunteered to solicit items and checks for this cause. We all have our expenses, but, if everyone were to donate even $5-$10, or two bars of soap or other toiletries, it would amount to something important. PLEASE call me at either 813-907-9306 or 813-416-4137 I will be sure to pick up the items and bring them to Bob's warehouse. This war has touched all of our lives-let's make a difference. Myrna Seigel
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If you received this e-mail more than once, I apologize. It means you are on more than one list.

There is a major recall, 10 pets have died, others are sick. All from Kidney failure. The news ABC said tonight it's affecting 60 million! There are a lot of brands. Please go to www.menufood.com/recall For a List of the brands. There are many Nutro, Iams, Science diet, Mighty Dog, store brands, etc...
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Important News for all the pet owners out there:
There has been a major Pet Food Recall - protect your pets from health problems and fatal diseases. Do not feed them these foods!
Cat and Dog Food made by Menu Foods has been recalled. Many brands are included in the recall.
The complete list of recalled pet foods ("cuts and gravy") sold in pouches and cans is in today's Tampa Tribune on page 4 of the front section of the paper.
Make sure all of your friends, neighbors and relatives know this, please!!
Many pets have died. We want to protect our furry friends. Cut out this list from today's paper, and return any of these foods to the place that you purchased them!

barrp
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I'm not sure who to direct this to but was hoping you could please help out.

I understand that we need to be patient with the re-paving, BUT I don't think we should have to tolerate extra irritations.

1. Traffic from Old Pasco Rd turning rt onto the new road and then left onto to Lexington Oaks Blvd so that they can turn right at our light to avoid the long line of traffic on Old Pasco.
With the five cars I saw do this this a.m. that is the difference between some of our residence waiting thru yet another light signal.


2. Why are the dump trucks and other heavy trucks allowed to enter thru Lex. Oaks Blvd to turn into the new road as a cut thru to old pasco?

Thanks for helping with this.
Stephanie
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I can't believe you voted unanimously for the Salvation Army building
after all of our letters and signatures.

OF COURSE we couldn't attend a meeting in the middle of the day on a Thursday,
because WE ARE ALL AT WORK, which is more than I can say for the drug and
alcohol addicts that the Salvation Army helps!

WE WILL GET A PETITION TOGETHER for everyone to sign
saying that WE WILL NOT VOTE for anyone who had a say in this decision
when your election comes up again.

I want to see that you copied this to all who were in the decision making process
on this unanimous decision. Please cc: me on your forwards.

Eric and Anita Stone
Registered Voters in Lexington Oaks
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I sent a request through the Salvation Army website and have had no response for over two weeks regarding purchasing the Wesley Chapel property.

Please contact me and give me the name of the person I need to talk to concerning the Salvation Army property on Hwy. 54. We would like to buy it from the Salvation Army as soon as possible. We would be happy to help you in securing another property for the S.A. building that would be of comparable size and greater value.

Your prompt response would be much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Eric and Anita Stone
Suncoast Properties LLC
(813)973-3224
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March 21, 2007

Mr. White,

Thank you for responding so promptly. I am writing, instead of calling, so that I can contribute to the record of communications for our Neighborhood Newsline concerning the Salvation Army building across from Lexington Oaks in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Please let me know how much profit you would require to sell the Hwy. 54/Wesley Chapel property? We are well acquainted with the available real estate in Pasco County, having lived here for several years.

I would be pleased to show you additional properties that would meet your needs and that would not involve the headaches that will continue to plague your organization if you decide to build on the chosen property.

Picketing groups and further petitions and County Commissioner letters are already being organized. Lexington Oaks is a community of 1509 homes, which constitutes a community that is the size of a small city, 4,000-5,000 people. This precinct VOTES in the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse. If the Commissioners do not reverse their decision to allow the Salvation Army to build, they have been alerted that their names will be POSTED outside the Clubhouse during the next election.

As you can see, this is a battle that will waste your valuable time, efforts, and money to fight.

I am sure you would rather be devoting that time to your ministry.

Here is a list of information we will need to proceed:

What architect have you contracted with?
Has the land been developed for building yet?
What is the timeframe for the construction?
How many square feet do you need?
How much parking area?

The demographics of this area of Wesley Chapel is similar in nature to any areas that would be within a 2-3 mile radius around the Hwy. 54/Lexington Oaks Blvd. location. You would have numerous choices of other property locations where you would not be plagued with the problems that will continue to accompany the present location. The commercial real estate companies and land developers in this area are top-notch people who will act fast at my request to get this job done for you quickly, with no extra time spent on your part.

After receiving the information listed above, we will follow up with a formal letter of intent to purchase.

Thank you for your time and prompt response.

With kind regards,

Eric Stone
Suncoast Properties LLC
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From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 2/26/2007 2:21:58 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Wants to buy SA land/ Bus problems/Solicitors/parking for commerical van



BETH, PLEASE DISTRIBUTE:

I SENT AN E-MAIL THROUGH THE SALVATION ARMY WEBSITE
SAYING THAT I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THEIR HWY 54 PROPERTY.

I WOULD LIKE TO WRITE UP AN INTENT LETTER BY NEXT WEEK.

WE HAVE TO DO THIS BEFORE THEY START SPENDING MONEY
ON ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.

PLEASE SEND THIS TO ALL OF YOUR NEIGHBORS IN LEX OAKS (or anyone else who would like to own prime commercial property). I can get a commercial loan with a large group of investors.

(I'D LIKE TO BUILD A CHICK FIL-A THERE.
CLUCK CLUCK!)

ANITA STONE
973-3224


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This St. Petersburg Times (http://www.sptimes.com) story has been sent to you from: phanzel

Maybe you can use this information & encourage others to send letters to the editor
Protest doesn't make us snobs
By Letters to the Editor
Published February 22, 2007http://www.sptimes.com/2007/02/22/Pasco/Protest_doesn_t_make_.shtml

The recent letters to the editor and the hard-line column by the St. Petersburg Times editor calling the residents of Wesley Chapel, specifically Lexington Oaks, a bunch of snobs and bigots is unwarranted name-calling. Belittling residents, who have the God-given right to protest the construction of a 23,300-square-foot, corrugated steel building with bright red lettering reading Salvation Army Retail Store, is a tribute to their courage.The proposed building would be embedded into a number of residential communities including Lexington Oaks. The corrugated steel building surrounded by a chain link fence (Nebraska Avenue store in Tampa has barb wire on top of its fence.) does not blend with the other businesses or homes in our area. The right to protect one's property ranks up there with the right to self-defense by any means. Residents would welcome modern commercial business, however, an establishment that does not enhance our community, begs one to question the wisdom of the Salvation Army at this location.Salvation Army representatives stated that those who complete the rehabilitation program likely will be employed. That is an understandable major concern to mothers with children.The Salvation Army needs to explain how a tax-exempt church, which the Salvation Army is, can afford a prime parcel of land, at the cost of more than $2-million. The current tax on this parcel according to public records is $27,369.00; that will be removed from the tax rolls, as the Salvation Army will likely request an exemption. In fact, the Pasco County Property Appraiser records indicate that the Salvation Army owns at least sixteen parcels of property, which are tax-exempt.In response to pricing, on a recent trip to the Holiday and the Nebraska Avenue store, to my surprise, I saw coffee tables priced around $150, a sofa for $800 and even one over $1800. Bargains?The hardworking and culturally diverse families of Lexington Oaks are not snobs or bigots, nor are they uncaring. In fact just the opposite, we do care. We are all ordinary people who just want to protect our property rights, protect our children from real and perceived threats, and hope to enjoy the fruits of our labor.Peter Hanzel, Wesley Chapel'Spend smart - spend on artists'Spending has run amok in New Port Richey City Hall. The Suncoast News recently reported on the city council's self-congratulations regarding its vote to move forward with construction of a new $4.8-million public works facility at Pine Hill Road. This decision is a grave mistake. City Council members have lost sight of the economic realities facing our city. Since 2000, a population increase of only 15 percent is supporting a tax increase of 40 percent. Residents want to see fiscal restraint and projects that improve our economic base. The Pine Hill Road project does neither.Stop spending on projects that do not generate income for our city or engender sound growth. Main Street Landing and the Hacienda Hotel testify to the poor fiscal priorities of the city.When the Main Street Landing project began experiencing cost overruns, the builder requested a review of ways the city could help defray those costs.The reported fee for this review cost thousands of dollars and would offer no guarantee of help. Since the builder requested help due to lack of funds, the exorbitant fee killed the builder's incentive. Now the project is dormant. When will this site generate income for the city again?Regarding the Hacienda building, City Council is flirting with an investor who is looking to acquire this site for a hotel and conference center. This idea is laughable since the demographics of the city and infrastructure cannot support this as a viable business plan.The city should immediately stop contemplating a new public works facility and review its plans for New Port Richey's economic growth.Invest in the Hacienda Hotel by creating an artist's cooperative. Offer low-cost space to artists and use the rent to cover the present costs to the city. The historical value of the structure will be preserved, and artists will attract a demographic group that will spend in downtown businesses.Save our residents' $4.8-million dollars. Do not build an unnecessary building. Instead, increase business activity downtown with minimal investment - what a novel idea. With that kind of savings, you can even drop the $5-a-day charge the city plans to impose on kids to use the skate park. They can save too, and you might see some kids using the facility.Rolando A. Otero, New Port Richey'Share your views'The Pasco Times welcomes letters from readers for publication.Because of space limitations, letters should be of reasonable length (250-300 words maximum as a rule). Letters may be edited for clarity, taste and length.All letters must be signed and must contain the writer's address and telephone number. Addresses and telephone numbers will not be printed.Send your letter to Pasco Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668, or by fax to 727-869-6233 or go to www.tampabay.com/letters/.Fill out the form to supply us with your personal information, the subject line, and type your letter in the space provided. You can also cut and paste a letter that you have prepared elsewhere in your computer. 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This is a response to the gentleman that wants the Salvation Army store in his neighborhood.


While he certainly has a right to his opinion. I think this person is not thinking reasonably. No, building the "Retail Center" down the street will not stop the vagrants from coming, but it will reduce the effect on the appearance of our entrance. As an "expert" in real estate values, have you never heard the term "Curb Appeal". This applies equally to the entrance to a subdivision, the landscaping within the subdivision, the amenities offered, as well as the home. I think you are missing the point of objecting to the Salvation Army at our entrance.

You are obviously the type of person that does not consider ascetics in you decisions regarding your home purchase.
I think if you discussed the subject with a true real estate "sales agent" you would learn something. I understand that from a mortgage standpoint you could care less about what the property looks like. But I assure you most people do care.

When the homeless people start camping in the woods near our golf course bathrooms, and using the outside of the building when they find the doors locked, or when they camp out in his behind his house, that's when he is going to realize the majority of the subdivision was right. Then you decide to put his home in the market and hope to sell for more than you paid, the potential buyers likely will say no way with that Salvation Army across from the entrance to the subdivision. Please think about it, any one that is honest with themselves will know that this store will bring homeless people (they are already in our area), crime, sex offenders, etc.etc. Do some research yourself before you start recruiting people to join your negative campaign.

From a very concern homeowner.
elvia
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The Salvation Army store will most probably use people (either in sorting or drivers of trucks) that are on the dole and have to work to keep their check, or to pay their room and board at half way houses
I can tell you at least 80% of drug uses back slide. There is no one who can tell me that this situation will benefit our community. believe me, I have first hand knowledge of who they hire.

terry
maywood village
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We live in Preakness & today I witnessed about 8 cars running the red stop sign on my son's bus. This has happened before but usually 1 or 2 cars. Today he came home very late because Pasco county had Special Olympics in New Port Richey (Thursday 2/22). He didn't come home until about 5:30pm. My son is in a wheelchair and it does take time to hook/un-hook him on the bus. I know people are in a hurry but it is against the law to run a red stop sign on a school bus! It is to protect the students and adults on the bus as they get on/off of the bus. I have to wait for school busses that have lots of kids getting on or off in Lexington Oaks and sit & wait like everyone else. Why should it be any different for a handicapped student in a wheelchair? I was shocked to see a mom in a mini-van fly by the bus without even slowing down! For those of you who do stop, thank you. It is appreciated! For those of you in such a hurry that you are willing to break the law and forget about safety, I feel sorry for you. As neighbors we should all care about the safety of each others kids whether they can walk on/off of a bus or need special help to get on/off of the bus. Thank you!LEWenner
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Verizon constantly solicits with-in our community.(Preakness Village)
They use the gate codes to come in unauthorized.
Does the board take a stand on this?
Are they going to contact Verizon?
I would not have cared if they would have stopped by my home once but they seem to be showing up monthly.
Please respond.
Thank you.
cfoss31
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Can anyone refer me to a place that allows parking of a commercial van? I am considering purchasing a van for business purposes, but the Board has rejected my request at parking the van in my driveway. I wanted to be sure I had the proper approval before making such a purchase. The van would be approximately the size of a cargo van (with a extended roof). I am looking for a secured location, as close to LO as possible of course. If any can suggest such a site, I'd be very appreciative. Thanks.

Steve H.
Arlington Village

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From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 2/18/2007 7:05:51 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Salvation army



I was wondering if it might help to have LO residents add these Salvation Army contacts to their list of e-mail addresses to send our letters of concern to:

Salvation Army
National Headquarters Public Relations DirectorMelissa Temmemelissa_temme@usn.salvationarmy.org(703) 519-5890 Office Phone
"Contact Us" page on Salvation Army Southern Territory Headquarters (Atlanta) website:
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss.nsf/fm-contact

Thank you


From: Pipelinene
Date: 2/18/2007 6:58:33 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Election/Salvation Army/ etc.



Hello to all,

I realize this past week's Pipeline has been filled with information on the Salvation Army, which I intend to include additional information in this edition as well. First as foremost I know that a lot of the residents are interested in how the elections turned out. So I will start off this evening with that.

The election for the LO HOA board was held on Feb. 13, 2007 at the clubhouse. Since there were no nominations from the floor the seven candidates that were on the ballot all were elected.

Ester Larkin - President - with a one year term
Cass Peters- V.P. - with a two year term
Elizabeth Piper - Secretary - with a two year term
Jo DeBolt - Treasurer - with a one year term

Peter Rygiel - with a one year term
Tim Sheil - with a two year term
Vinnie Vivirito - with a one year term

All the proposed amendments to our By-laws were passed.
Congratulations to the new board
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Now on to the rest of the newsletter:

Lexington Oaks has been receiving some bad press from both the Tampa Tribune and the St. Pete's Times
below is an example of this.
Beth, this was copied from the St. Pete Times.... I would encourage residents to rebuff this editorial by sending in letters to the editor of the St. Pete Times ASAP like now.....

Copyright Times Publishing Co. Feb 11, 2007
Ran in all editions.
The writing on the shopping bags containing the brightly colored cushions documented their place of purchase: Pier One Imports. The bags sat on the front seat of a luxury SUV, while the well-dressed, female driver loaded rattan furniture into the rear.
The point of purchase of the wooden chairs, however, wasn't Burdines, JC Penney or some other brand name department store, nor one of the shops specializing in patio and casual furniture. The transaction took place at the Salvation Army thrift store on Ridge Road, which is just east of U.S. 19 and within walking distance of the Pier One outlet.
This was years ago, but the image is fresh. Mostly, I remember it because I was inside the thrift store searching for bargains, too, and here was a person of obvious means (the female shopper, not the journalist) who recognized the wisdom of searching for values regardless of the name on the outside of the store.
They could use a little of that wisdom in Wesley Chapel these days. The Salvation Army wants to open a retail store on Wesley Chapel Boulevard (County Road 54) across the street from the Lexington Oaks golf course community.
The reception from some residents of the neighborhood falls short of enlightenment. E-mail correspondence to Pasco County government officials total 60, mostly from Lexington Oaks residents. Some of it is ugly.
One resident apparently surmised customers and employees at the store will be drug-addicted vagrants. At least that's the message he delivered to County Administrator John Gallagher saying neighborhood children shouldn't be exposed to such a clientele.
Frankly, you've got more pressing safety worries as a parent than bumping into someone of lower economic status if your child is walking or riding a bicycle across a busy, multilane highway, which CR 54 will be once ongoing construction is completed.
Another bemoaned a Dollar General Store down the street. The relevancy of that argument escapes me, but here is a disclaimer: Members of our household make frequent stops at Dollar General and its like-minded competitors. The kids love the inventory. Their parents love the ability to control spending by knowing exactly how much each item costs. Sorry if we've damaged someone else's quality of life.
Dropping property values? Not likely considering the commercially zoned 3-acre parcel sold for $2.1-million a year ago. Don't expect residential property values to dip in a golf course community unless Carl Spackler becomes assistant greens keeper.
It also is incorrect to say delivery trucks suddenly will be winding their way through Lexington Oaks. That's not going to happen unless someone within the neighborhood calls to request a pickup of stuff they want to give away. Thrift store inventories are comprised of donated items. Traditionally, people line up the week after Christmas to give away their useful, but no longer needed items. The altruism is sparked by a receipt that will be useful for the upcoming income tax preparation. Hope the neighborhood kids aren't damaged by exposure to middle-income earners needing a write-off.
What's most disappointing about the not-in-my-backyard (actually across the divided highway) mentality is the reception it received from county Commissioner Pat Mulieri, whose district includes Lexington Oaks.
She should have distanced herself from economic bigotry. Instead, she embraced it, telling Times staff writer David DeCamp she wished a high-end retailer would be coming instead. Fear not. She can drive over to the Shops at Wiregrass where Macy's seems poised to locate.
Maybe the Salvation Army just needs to do a little marketing. Ask a college kid how they furnish off-campus housing. If it's not from Mom and Dad's house, there's a good chance it came from a thrift store. Think of the campaign to appeal to the hip iPod generation: The Salvation Army - stretching the college trust fund so you can afford to download more music.
Or maybe the Salvation Army should duplicate the way people refer to Target as Tarzhay as a not-so-subtle way to poke fun at its reputation as a more sophisticated version of Wal-Mart or Kmart.
Wonder how Wesley Chapel would feel about the opening of Sal's Boutique?
Credit: EDITOR OF EDITORIALS
PHanzel
Letter to the editors addressees I will send directions to you on Sunday or Monday.... I want to call John Gallerger on Monday to ask him where on the agenda and if the Salvation issue is still on the agenda ... its not uncommon to have a project that gets a lot of heat to request for a con tinues. BTW several letters to the editor in the stpetetimes have been negative about LO... Peter Hanzel

wyelverton@tampatrib.com
tjackson@tampatrib.com
bowen@sptimes.com

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I received a recommendation from one of our residents:

The RV park on Old Pasco Road, Quail Run, allows you to park your vehicle there overnight for a nominal fee.
We had relatives who drove down in their RV, but parked their RV at this park and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The phone # for Quail Run Campground is 813 973-0999 and they are located at 6946 Old Pasco Road.
Please pass on this valuable information, so residents and their friends and family visiting will know where to park their campers, boats, etc.
Thank you,
Joan Trenaman
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I have been sending e-mails every time you suggest us to. I have read all the articles in the newspapers and local papers. The idea of utilizing the old Winn Dixie and Publix are GREAT suggestions. There certainly is plenty of parking space and I'm sure more business will be made in a shopping plaza then here. Please everyone write how we are against this massive structure in our community.
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Hello Again,We have another idea about the Salvation Army. Iftheir primary reason for locating the store acrossfrom Lexington Oaks is to receive high quality goods,why not just work with the communities in the area todo quarterly/annually community drives. We thought that the primary focus of the SalvationArmy is to help those in need. How can the needypeople come to the new store, which is not located onany public bus route? We feel that a more appropriatelocation would be convenient to the Pasco CountyPublic Transportation or the HART line routes.Thanks Again,Renae and Rhonda Mintz***************************************************************************************************************************
I was wondering if anyone read Tom Jackson's article in the Tampa Tribune, Pasco News.If so was anyone else as mad as I was?I sent Mr. jackson and email asking him if he would like to have this eye sore in front of his subdivision, because I believe he lives in Hunters Green. Doubt he or his neighbors would.I think everyone should email their thoughts to him.Just FYI...he didn't;t make our resident sound very good.Thanks!
deb.gearity

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Thanks to Renae, Rhonda and Beth for bring up the un-used buildings in this area I was thinking the same thing. I don't think that anyone disapproves of a Salvation Army in the area but the location they have picked is "odd". Like Renae and Rhonda said most that I have seen have been in shopping centers in high commercialized areas. Not near nice residential communities.
I am confused about one thing, has the Salvation Army already purchased this property? I was reading the Laker today and they made it sound like this was a done deal and several other people I spoke with thought the same thing. If that's the case is there really anything that can be done at this point?
I know I will never support a store that I didn't want in front of my community. My donations will go to the Good Will. If I didn't want a Stripe Club to open next door I certainly wouldn't attend its Grand Opening.
Also, to the gentleman that wrote that he was ashamed of LO residents for their disapproval of the SA. Go ask residents of Trinity (Fox Hollow Golf Course) if they would like the SA in front of their place or better yet Saddlebrook Country Club.
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The next DRD meeting where the SA Store construction (case number DRO 07-782) will be reviewed will be February 22, 2007, 1;30 pm., West Pasco County Government Center. Please have any Lexington Oaks residents and any surrounding communities residents that are concerned with the SA Store construction write these seven DRD members and our County Commissioners by USPS and e-mail through the following addresses:

Pasco County Development Review Division
West Pasco County Government Center
7530 Little Rd., Suite 230
New Port Richey, FL 34654

and via e-mail:
John Gallagher, County Administrator JGallagher@pascocountyfl.net
Mike Nurrenberg, County OMB MNurrenberg@pascocountyfl.net
D. Johnson, Assistant Co. Administrator DJohnson@pascocountyfl.net
Bruce Kennedy, Utilities Dept. BKennedy@pascocountyfl.net
Bipin Pariah BPariah@pascocountyfl.net
R. Gadd, School Board RGadd@pascocountyfl.net
R. Sumner, County Attorney RSumner@pascocountyfl.net
Cissy Rosenberg, DRD Clerical Staff CRosenberg@pascocountyfl.net

Pat Mulieri, County Commissioner Commissioners@pascocountyfl.net

Our letters and e-mails do make a difference. Please contact these Pasco County officials!!
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Major Smith,

I received a copy of your letter dated February 6, 2007 regarding the subject center. I would like to request a few minutes of your time to consider my response to your letter. I want to first make it clear that I respect the Salvation Army for the work you do and I have supported your organization throughout the years.

However, let me also make it perfectly clear that I do not support your choice of a location in Wesley Chapel for a retail store.

In your letter you state that this will not be a half way house or ministry site. This does not mean that the planned store will not attract the homeless or an unsavory clientele. Homeless people, begging for a hand out, can be seen at the Hwy 54, I75 intersection every day. There are homeless people living in the woods around that intersection. I suspect many of them use to temporarily stay at the now demolished Master Inn at this intersection. This motel has been torn down to make space for an entrance to the Groves Shopping Center. An upscale center we are glad to have in the area and that will improve the image of the community. It is only logical that when the word gets out that a Salvation Army facility is located just down the street, the homeless will immediately be attracted to it. I have seen homeless people hanging around your Nebraska retail center. I suspect they are not uncommon at the Hudson location. You can't honestly believe that they will not be hanging around a Wesley Chapel store.

What will this do to the community?
It will endanger the safety of the resident of Lexington Oaks, Westbrook and to the planned elementary school a few hundred yards down the street, on the same side. We will have homeless people living in the wooded areas around your center.
It will drive away potential upscale developers to this area. Are there any upscale developments near you Nebraska Ave. or Hudson facilities?
It will negatively impact the area's image as a family oriented community. Would you want to raise a family next to your retail store? Is there a Salvation Army store near your home?
It us difficult for me to understand how you could think this center would be a good addition to the community.

You state that the facility will provide jobs to area residents and offer barging shoppers a place to purchase used merchandise. We don't want to develop jobs that pay minimum wage to adults in this area and we don't want to shop for used merchandise. We are looking forward to having new upscale retail outlets, not a bargin used merchandise outlets. You mentioned that you will offer "below normal retail prices". I believe the result will be that our homes in Lexington Oaks and Westbrook will be devalued because of your store at the entrance, and that "Below Normal Retail Price" will apply to the resale of our homes as well. The construction of a Salvation Army retail store at the entrance of Lexington Oaks will hurt the value of homes in this area. Our values have already taken a hit from the new car dealerships going up.
You are obviously not concerned about the consequences of your plans on our well being.

You describe your plans to build "an up to date attractive retail sales family store". If you are using the Hudson facility as a model, I disagree with your assessment.
The Hudson facility is a cheap metal building, brightly painted red and white that is not considered an up to date retail design. While it fits in fine with the Highway 19 look, it does not, in any way, portray what Wesley Chapel is becoming. We do not want Highway 54 to look like Nebraska Avenue or Hwy 19. Building a facility that resembles your store on Highway 19 is not acceptable. The architecture of that building would fit in much better in Zephyrhills or Dade City, not Wesley Chapel.
I believe a much larger customer base for your store exists in these locations than in Wesley Chapel.

You state that the facility you plan to build will be "on par with other new retail ventures in the community". I don't believe there will be any metal buildings in Lexington Oaks Commons, the Grove, or the planned Cypress Creek Mall. Are you saying your building will not be like the store on Hwy 19 in Hudson? To blend in with the new retail ventures in the community you will have to build a brick or stone and stucco building. Is this what you are planning?

As I stated above, for many years I have supported the Salvation Army and it's work. I will not support your organization in the future if you wantonly disregard the desires of Wesley Chapel residents and proceed with your plans to build a retail center here. A used merchandise retail store is not wanted here, it is not needed here and it will not receive the support of the community. On the contrary it will do a grave disservice to the community it pretend to serve and endanger the safety of the residents and the new elementary school students.

Please reconsider your plans and chose another location that will be beneficial to you and the community.

Regards,

Elvia Easley
Wesley Chapel
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Thanks for the info regarding the entrance way sign. My husband and I often wondered why something wasn'tbeing done to make the entrance way nicer. Now thatwe know they have to move it back 8 feet,it makessense not to waste money on what would just have to beripped up. On the same subject, I'll also throw in mytwo cents on the real estate/open house signs that popup like weeds every weekend. This past weekend wasthe worst, with eight signs stuck here and there oneach side of the entranceway; It looked justpositively junky, and seemed to say "nothing sellingin here....we're desperate!" I understand that the market is soft and sellers andrealtors want to draw buyers to their homes, and alsothat they (usually) are good about removing thempromptly, but they still are unsightly. Somecommunities place an (attractive)permanent sign a fewyards inside the entrance saying "no R.E. signs areallowed at the entrance" which still encouragespotential buyers to come in and look around. SignsARE allowed at the entrance of each indivudual street.Thanks for the great job of keeping residentsinformed, and for allowing my 2 cents.Sandy MoorePreakness Village
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Hi everyone! Just want to let you know about my new website: http://www.videofitnesscoach.com/.
I made my first video today. I am doing a set of 10 interviews with a Weight Loss physician, Dr. Cozzolino in Wesley Chapel. All of the videos will be short, about 1-3 minutes. I hope you will enjoy them!

Have a fit day!
Anita Stone

P.S. If you cannot view the video by clicking on the box above, then click here (or copy/paste into your browser's address line):

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That's all for now. Except our community referral list. I hope each and everyone has a fantastic week.

As always,

Beth

From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 2/16/2007 3:26:14 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Petition - Salvation army



Dear Residents of Lexington Oaks:

Petitions are being circulated through the community regarding the Salvation Army. I would like to ask each and everyone of you to sign the petition. The petition reads as follows:

This petition requests the Development Review Committee (DRC) deny the approval of the Salvation Army Retail store - Proposed construction at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Blvd. and Lexington Oaks Blvd. This project is identified as DRO 07-782 and Project 2PRO6100 by Pasco County Records.

The petitions will be circulating throughout our community in the next few days. If for some reason no one has been able to reach you please contact Pipelinenews1 at aol.com. Or any member of the board and we will make sure that you are included.

This petition is very important but even more so anyone who can make the meeting on February 22, 2007 at 1:30 P.M. in the County Government office building on Little Road in New Port Richey I strongly urge to make an appearance.

We would like to get the signatures of each and everyone of you. Please let your neighbors know.

I thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. This will affect each and everyone of us.

Regards,

Elizabeth Piper

From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 2/15/2007 11:14:35 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Salvation army



I am sending out the following again as a couple of the email address were incorrect. Along with this email read further as there are pictures attached as well. Thank you all for your support in this effort. Also, the Tampa Tribune along with the St. Pete Times have articles regarding LO and the Salvation Army today. You might want to read the articles. Anyone who did not get the paper I will try to scan and send to only by request.

When the seven committee members of the Pasco County Development Review Division meet for any issue necessary to make official decisions for county properties, all letters and correspondence from county residents that arrives at their office has to be included within their summary packages. Correspondences include USPS mail, faxes, e-mail, etc. Ms. Cissy Rosenberg, DRD clerical staff, receives these correspondences and includes them in the info packages for review during a DRD meeting. If each of the seven DRD commissioners receive an individual correspondence, the number in the stack of letters from residents grows by seven-fold. The larger the stack, the more weight is given to the concerns by the residents.

The next DRD meeting where the SA Store construction (case number DRO 07-782) will be reviewed will be February 22, 2007, 1;30 pm., West Pasco County Government Center. Please have any Lexington Oaks residents and any surrounding communities residents that are concerned with the SA Store construction write these seven DRD members and our County Commissioners by USPS and e-mail through the following addresses:

Pasco County Development Review Division
West Pasco County Government Center
7530 Little Rd., Suite 230
New Port Richey, FL 34654

and via e-mail:
John Gallagher, County Administrator JGallagher@pascocountyfl.net
Mike Nurrenbrock, County OMB MNurrenbrock@pascocountyfl.net
D. Johnson, Assistant Co. Administrator DJohnson@pascocountyfl.net
Bruce Kennedy, Utilities Dept. BKennedy@pascocountyfl.net
Bipin Parikh, Asst. Co. Administrator BParikh@pascocountyfl.net
Ray Gadd, School Board RGadd@pascocountyfl.net
Robert Sumner, County Attorney RSumner@pascocountyfl.net
Cissy Rosenberg, DRD Clerical Staff CRosenberg@pascocountyfl.net

Pat Mulieri, County Commissioner Commissioners@pascocountyfl.net

Our letters and e-mails do make a difference. Please contact these Pasco County officials!!

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Salvation Army will build a metal building like this across the street

Close up


“No Dumping” every day will be trash day-



Here is what Wesley Chapel Blvd. will look like
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Hello,

We are concerned with our safety and property value decline by locating a Salvation Army across from Lexington Oaks. It was quoted in “the Laker” on February 14, 2007, that “He does not think the family store will contribute to an increase in crime in the area …” by Major Smith. However, he did not guarantee that crime would not increase.

We were just thinking; since Winn Dixie on the corner of SR-54 and Bruce B. Downs is available why not use those facilities instead of building a new one. This area would be more appropriate, because it has ample parking, lighting, and it is a commercial location. The Salvation Army can take the $1.5 millions that was going to be use to enhance this property. All of the Salvation Army stores that we have seen in the past have been located in commercial areas similar to the Winn Dixie Plaza.

This will allow the property across from Lexington Oaks to be sold and utilized for something that would generate more revenue for the county. We know that the SR-54 road expansion project will continue to draw profitable businesses to this area like the Mazda and Hyundai Dealers. Our concerns are that the other businesses that were looking to locate stores and restaurants in this area might decide against it, because of the presence of the Salvation Army store.

Thanks,
Renae and Rhonda Mintz

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I want to thank Renae and Rhonda for their insightfulness as to utilizing buildings that are large enough for the proposed Salvation Army, has ample parking and lighting. Also has delivery entrances in the back.

We can also go one step further with this. As we also have the old Publix store on SR 54 and Collier Pkway, again has ample parking, lighting and delivery entrances in the rear of the building and is already zoned for commercial retail.

I for one feel that either of these locations would be better than across from our community. These are vacant buildings they could better use the funds to renovated the buildings to their specifications, and get rid of empty store fronts.

Beth Piper


From: Pipelinenews1
Date: 2/13/2007 11:19:18 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: re: Just a friendly reminder



I just wanted to send out a reminder to all residents of Lexington Oaks:

The annual meeting of the LO Homeowner's Association is this evening Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Clubhouse.

Registration begins at 5:00 P.M.
Call to order is at 7:00 P.M.

Everyone is invited to attend.
Anyone who has not already sent in their ballots or proxies please bring them to the meeting.

Thank you in advance.

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This was late getting to me for my normal Sunday email but I wanted to send it out to all those interested.


Subject:
Bunco
Date:
2/12/2007 4:13:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
From:
pienkowski1@verizon.net

Bunco is scheduled for this Friday, 16 Feb 07 @ 7:00pm. Cost is $2.00. Come and join the fun and meet your neighbors.

Thank you

Deb.

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