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Mansfield Gate:
Gates:
Garage Sale:
Pressure Washing:
Community:
St. Ives Blvd.
in the upcomingweeks we will be closing the Mansfieldexit gate for approximately three days.The two gate operators are going to bereplaced and concrete pads are beinginstalled. Cones will be placed at the St.Ives Blvd. intersection during theinstallation. During this time theentrance gate will not be accessible intothe development.
we are asking all residents thathave not filled out the paperwork toupdate their barcodes, key cards andfobs to please do so, as soon as possiblewith Doris at the clubhouse. Theupdates will help ensure access for ourresidents. Also please ask yourcontractors to purchase a vendors cardfrom Doris, this will ease thecongestion at the front gate and make iteasier access.
the Board of Directors issorry to say that a decision was madenot to have the community garage sale.While making this decision we have totake into account the best interest ofeveryone in the community. Many ofthe people that come to our communitywill park on the medians causingdamage to our lawns and the sprinklersystems. In addition they park onresidents' lawns between the street andsidewalks and in this case the residentsare responsible to fix the damage. Wefeel that it's not fair to the residents thatdo not participate and have to share inthis expense.
Pristine PressureCleaning Company will be starting to
pressure wash all of the common areas,sidewalks and curbs in our community.
the Board of Directorshas been working very hard to keep ourcommunity a pleasant place to live andraise a family. So, if there's somethingyou would like to add to Pristine Placeor something we can do, pleasefeel free to call or email anyone on theBOD and express your wishes orconcerns to us.
: by now many of ourresidents have seen the FloridaHighway Patrol patrolling in ourcommunity. This has been an addedexpense we didn't want to endure butdue to the speeding and other violationswe have no other choice. We hadresidents actually caught doing 67 mphand 70 mph (yes, that is right), also notstopping at stop signs. We have to thinkabout the safety of all our residents andvisitors.
Just a reminder that I will be at theclubhouse every Wednesday nightfrom 6 PM to 8 PM, feel free to comedown if there is anything you mightwant to discuss to help improve ourcommunity.
February 2016 A Newsletter for the Homeowners of Pristine Place
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P IST NE PLACE
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
SECRETARYKen McDonald
DIRECTORSteve Katz
Ted Westervelt914-447-4691
Bill Dyer650-9988
Carol Prible
GREEN ACRE PROPERTIES, INC.4131 Gunn Hwy.
Tampa, Florida 33618
Phone 1-800-304-0084(813) 600-1100 Ext. 154
Direct Line (813) 936-4154
Community ManagerMike Spall, CAM
email:[email protected]
Note: Please reportall damages, deed restriction
violations, etc. toProperty Management
Newsletter available onlinewww.pristineplace.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTTed Westervelt, President, Pristine Place Board of Directors
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AT A GLANCE...
P IST NE PLACECOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
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ADOPT A ROAD
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
BAR CODES, CLUBHOUSE CARDS & FOBS
OPENOPEN
Carl Pletcher 293-3234
Doris Perez
Denis Riley 835-3656
Tony Rizzo 200-8734Reservations : TedWestervelt 914-447-4691
Virginia Gange 516-697-6095Angela Murphy 428-0335
Bonnie Maier 686-0752
TedWestervelt 556-5413
Linda Knechtges 686-8534
Maria Maggiore [email protected]
CERT
CLUBHOUSE
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
DECORATING
GATES
LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
ADVERTISING
SOCIAL EVENTS
WELCOME
683-9853
Yevette Hanrahan 847-312-7543
Hours to be purchased at the clubhouse Mondayfrom10AM to 2PM,Wednesday from 5PM to 8PMand Saturday from 10AM to 2PM.Email: [email protected]
ARTICLE PAGE
BOD Report Front Page & 4
Clubhouse 4
Easter Egg Hunt 5
Calendar 6
Birthdays & Anniversaries 7
Coyote Awareness 8, 9 & 10
By The Way 12
Email Sign Up 12
ACC 13
CERT 15 & 16
For Sale 17
Social Committee 17
Neighborhood Watch 17
Teen Services 18
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cards & FOBs 18
Join Your Neighbors & Friends 20
Green Thumb 21 & 22
Pristine HOA 22
Welcome 22
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CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEETony Rizzo
Let's go over what happenedin at the clubhouse.
Since we installed camerasthe vandalism has been cutdown dramatically.
But their are still a few who still feel it necessary tocause damage.
The good news is, the cameras recorded the incidentswhich resulted in several arrests and restitution fordamages. We also have recorded several young peoplegoing swimming after the clubhouse was closed, theirpictures are posted on the bulletin board.
The most foolish occurrence captured was onSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:55 AM of a middle agedcouple who jumped the fence and went skinny dipping.
We have installed all new fire extinguisher boxes in theclubhouse and gym.
Smoke detectors were installed in the clubhouse andgym.
New chairs were purchased for the banquet room.
An Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED ) wasinstalled in the main clubhouse.
The PA system that we have had for years was finelyactivated.
Periodic maintenance was performed on Gymequipment and the air conditioners, they are in goodshape.
A new children's play set was installed, and is beingused frequently. Many positive comments fromresidents have been received and of course somenegative ones.
Windows were cleaned by a professional windowcleaning service.
Global, treated the clubhouse and gym for bugs andtermites.
The metal chairs were sent out to be sand blasted andpowder coated. (they were in poor condition) shouldbe like new when completed.
A hand rail is to be installed on the steps at the rear ofthe banquet room ( insurance mandate)
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Directors THIRD
The Architectural Review CommitteeSECOND
Neighborhood Watch LAST
Clubhouse Committee SECOND
CERT FIRST
usually meet on theTuesday of each month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Theagenda for the Board of Directors meeting will beposted 48 hours in advance.
meets theWednesday of each month at 7 pm at the
clubhouse.
meets on the Thursdayof the month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact VirginiaGange at 516-697-6095 or Angela Murphy at 428-0335.
meets on theMonday of each month at 11 am. Contact TedWestervelt at 556-5413
meets on the Monday of the month at7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact Denis Riley at835-3656.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Mexican Train: If you want to join the funplaying Mexican Train, every Tuesday at 10:00am, contact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481
Aqua Aerobics: Every Monday,Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 amcontact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481
Low Impact Exercise: Every Monday,Wednesday and Friday at 10 am contactGaile Dyer at 683-2678
Social Events: Contact Maria Maggiore at 688-6569
Greek Dance Lessons: FREE to Pristine PlaceResidents. Contact Emily Thomas 352-650-0307
NeighborhoodWatch 7 pm
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Please forgive us if there are any errors in names or dates, it is not intentional.
Please contact Bill Dyer to correct this error for future issues.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *Anniversaries
Birthdays
2 /2 Emery & Regina Ailes2 /2 Hubert & Marilyn Harmon2 /4 Frank & Alicemarie Kennedy2 /5 James & Patricia Dodge2 /8 Lila Alslahi2 /8 Ahmad Zuhdi2 /10 Ruben & Ana Aguayo2 /10 Scott & Kris Ruthford
2 /11 Alan & Joy Ray2 /12 Naveen & Lakshmi Kolli2 /14 Daniel & Cheryl Campbell2 /14 David & Jennifer Finch2 /14 Mike & Jamie Grant2 /14 Richard & Oksana Kelly2 /18 Edwin & Sally Ann Toppin2 /19 Bob & Carole Kearley
2 /21 Leonard & Irene Angello2 /21 Eric & Italia Wey2 /22 Anthony & Laura Kanaris2 /23 Daniel & Kathryn Plummer2 /26 Ken & Janet Warta2 /27 Tracy & Leann Ward2 /28 Rick & Dyan Keegan
2/1 Fran Christos2/1 Jean Miller2/1 Kaylee Johnson2/1 Nicholas Stantz2/1 Pierre Richard2/1 Tuan Nguyen2/2 Cheryl Coyle2/2 Dianna Roby2/2 Theodore Nguyen2/2 Yusuf Shuayb2/3 Allison Twyman2/3 Betty Jones2/3 Frank Sciorra2/3 Kaylyl Headen2/4 Brian Cole2/4 Graham Girgenti2/4 Marion Dorman2/5 Danielle Daly2/5 Giana Pontrelli2/5 Haley Greene2/5 Julia Herna2/5 Nisanth Aremanda2/6 Aura Jaenz2/6 Jackie Massie2/6 Jean Cohen2/6 John Heinrich2/6 Maaz Ali2/6 Richard Kelly2/6 Steve Swicord2/7 Doris Bareis
2/7 Jim DeLuca2/7 Nino Urso2/7 Robert Hess2/7 Roger Wendrzycki2/8 Gavin Abbadessa2/8 Cindi Sierak2/8 Daniel Plummer2/8 Danielle Martin2/8 Lauren Sirico2/9 Alicemarie Kennedy2/9 Angie Bierwiler2/9 Anne Cheverino2/9 Blake Undestad2/9 Jeri Braun2/9 Lou Lessner2/9 Maria Laskoski2/9 Sally Ann Toppin2/9 Sherry Abel2/10 Chantelle Milledge2/10 Chris Lamia2/10 Hannah Majka2/10 Jimmy Baxter2/10 Priscilla Bouman2/10 SJ "Dick" Williams2/10 Tom Glodzik2/11 Bogie Panochko2/11 Ethan Morales2/11 Jody Garrett2/12 Ernie DeVenecia2/12 James Eurell
2/13 Alicia Sirico2/13 Collin Kellner2/13 Dung Quach2/13 Irene Jackson2/13 Leonard D'Ambrosia2/13 Martin Colleran2/14 Jennifer Harris2/14 Jim O'Rourke2/14 Katie Sapp2/14 Lila Alslahi2/16 Mary Sciorra2/16 Patrick Garrett2/17 Carolyn Harris2/17 Emma Bladgett2/17 Phyllis Cain2/17 Rosanna Arce2/18 Anna Camacho2/18 Anna Mac Arthur2/18 Arjun Malhotra2/18 Bharat Malhotra2/18 Linda Lee2/19 Alyssa England2/19 Carol Corbisiero2/19 Dawn Albanese2/19 Janet Fehlhaber2/19 Kaylea Mulvill2/20 Craig Vargo2/20 Doreen Yagasits2/20 Max Adam2/20 Urbi Sahay
2/21 Karen Bruno2/21 Andrew Ranfone2/22 Dawna Aguiar-Falato2/22 Kilani Dewit2/22 Mark McCusker2/23 Jennifer Vilardi2/23 Jim Walton2/23 John Rzechula2/23 Jordyn Ranfone2/23 Phil Himebaugh2/24 Adam Kruszynski2/24 Brian Watkins2/24 Melissa Larsen2/25 Jenny Ferro2/25 Carol Ruland2/25 Ivan Cohen2/25 Ken Andersen2/25 Richard Curtis2/25 Tracy Renke2/26 Scotty Bierwiler2/26 Edwin Page2/26 Olivia Campbell2/27 Ariel Thomas2/27 Dave Rizzo2/27 Vivian Keating2/28 Arlene Mullen2/28 Neil Rasmussen2/28 Nicholas Lamia2/29 Eugene Baylis2/29 Evan Webster
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Why Killing Coyotes Doesn't Work
Trapping and killing won't stop conflicts with coyotesAdapted from the book Wild Neighbors
Leg-hold traps are not only cruel and inhumane for coyotes, but may also injure other wildlife, pets, or even
children. For more than a century, human beings have waged a war on coyotes, killing them with poison, traps,
guns, hunting dogs, and a variety of other cruel coyote killing methods. Nonetheless, the wary nature of coyotes
and their remarkable adaptability has allowed them to quadruple their range throughout North America. As a
result, communities across the country are encountering coyotes and experiencing conflicts that they have never
had to face before. The presence of coyotes in a community can be alarming to those who are not used to living
with them. Occasional attacks by coyotes on pets and coyote aggression toward people (although rare) can
trigger alarm from people who fear for the safety of their pets and children. To allay this, communities may feel
they need to initiate wide scale programs to trap and kill coyotes. These killing programs don't work and are
inhumane. Better solutions exist.
They are ineffective. It is extremely difficult to ensure that the problem-causing coyote(s) will be the one(s)
located and killed. Coyotes removed from an area will quickly be replaced by others. Coyote pairs hold
territories, which leaves single coyotes ("floaters") constantly looking for new places to call home. If attractants
in a neighborhood are not removed (e.g., pet food, garbage, etc.) new coyotes in an area can quickly become
"nuisance" coyotes. They won't reduce coyote populations. Research suggests that when aggressively
controlled, coyotes can increase their reproductive rate by breeding at an earlier age and having larger litters,
with a higher survival rate among young. This allows coyote populations to quickly bounce back, even when as
much as 70 percent of their numbers are removed. It is nearly impossible to completely eradicate coyotes from
an area. Despite bounties and large-scale efforts to kill coyotes over the last 100 years, coyotes have in fact
expanded their range throughout the U.S. and Canada tremendously. One study even found that killing 75
percent of a coyote population every year for 50 years would still not exterminate the population.
Coyotes are intelligent animals and are difficult to catch. Even a skilled trapper or sharpshooter, at a hefty price
tag, will need many hours to catch a targeted coyote.
The most common devices used to capture coyotes are leg-hold traps and neck snares. Both can cause severe
injuries, pain, and suffering. Pets become unintended victims of traps set for coyotes. An informal search of
media reports suggests thousands of unintended incidents have occurred, causing heartbreak for the families
affected. Non-target wild animals are also caught in traps, and many sustain injuries so severe that they die or
must be killed.
Some coyote trappers claim that diseased coyotes are to blame for pet attack incidents, and that removing such
animals from the population is the answer. This is not the case. There is no evidence that coyotes with mange are
Why don't coyote-killing programs work?
Removal is costly.
Trapping is inhumane.
What about diseased coyotes?
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more likely to attack people or pets. Mange-afflicted coyotes can simply appear threatening because they are
weak, strange-looking (due to hair loss), and may be found resting in suburban areas during the daytime. Some
coyote trappers claim that diseased coyotes are to blame for pet attack incidents, and that removing such animals
from the population is the answer. This is not the case. There is no evidence that coyotes with mange are more
likely to attack people or pets. Mange-afflicted coyotes can simply appear threatening because they are weak,
strange-looking (due to hair loss), and may be found resting in suburban areas during the daytime. Attacks on
dogs during the months of April-December are probably caused by coyotes who have lost their fear of people.
This occurs when coyotes are being fed in residential areas and are not chased away by people. A 10-year study
of over 300 coyotes in the greater Chicago metropolitan area found only two coyotes who had attacked pets.
Necropsies done on these coyotes showed that they had been eating pet food, but were otherwise healthy.
Although it may seem like a more humane alternative, relocating coyotes is not a good idea. Relocating a coyote
is most often a death sentence for that animal. Coyotes are very territorial and occupy large home ranges up to 40
square miles. If relocated, they will do almost anything to get back home. Unfamiliar with their new terrain, they
are often killed by cars.They can be injured or killed during territorial disputes with coyotes already established
in the area that they are released in. In addition, state wildlife laws usually prohibit the relocation of coyotes,
since they are a rabies-vector species (even though rabies is very rare in coyotes).
Coyotes are here to stay—it's up to us to find ways of coexisting with them. A program combining education in
techniques to resolve coyote conflicts and how to discourage coyotes offers the best method for handling and
preventing conflicts with coyotes, and is working already in a number of communities.
Can we relocate coyotes?
What does work?
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Board of Directors’ Meeting
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If you are having problems withyour Access Control Device atthe front gate. Please call DorisPerez at 683-9853
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Pristine Place HOAE-Mail Sign Up Information
The Homeowners Association has an e-mail notification system. This is used to notifyresidents of events that have community wide impact. Some messages are to notify residents ofextended gate outages, acts of vandalism, criminal activity, upcoming elections and otheritems of community interest.
To subscribe: go to Pristine Place web site: and click on the e-mailsign up sentence at the top center of the home page. This will open the sign up informationdocument. After completion you will receive another message in your e-mail asking you toverify that it is you signing on. This is another security layer. You can unsubscribe at anytime by using the unsubscribe link on community e-mail notifications.
The list is not sold. It is not intended for two way messages, outgoing only. The service isfree. There is no cost to the residents.
Questions may be directed to John Arendt 352-666-9457 or [email protected]
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Applications for and improvements or changes to theexterior of a home or its grounds must be submitted to theACC for review and approval, as provided for in theCommunity Documents or Covenants. These applicationsand permits do cost you anything, but if you do not applyfor them, you canbe fined$1,000.00.The examples listed below are only some of the things thatrequire a permit. Remember done other thanmowing, trimming trees and plants, power washingdriveways, sidewalks and gutters need a permit. If you haveany questions about something needing a permit just call me(352-293-3234)or anyothermemberof theACCcommittee.ACC applications are available in the lobby of the PristinePlace Clubhouse. Applications must be completed in fulland accompanied by samples of materials to be used anddrawingsor photo's to help explain your project.Applications may be submitted anytime up to the start of theregularly scheduled monthly meeting by placing them in themailbox labeled ACC in the lobby of the Pristine PlaceClubhouse or handed to anyACCmember. TheACCmeetson the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Anyapplication received after that timewill be held until the nextmonthlymeeting.If approved, the ACC will issue a Pristine Place BuildingPermit. This permit is to be posted where it is clearly visiblefrom the street. If a Hernando County Permit is required,posting of theACCPermit can be near to it. TheACCPermitmust be completed and returned to theACCwithin three daysfollowing the completionof the approvedwork. This is doneby placing the ACC permit in the ACC mailbox in the clubhouse or returning it to any member of the ACC. Allcompleted approved work is subject to inspection by amemberof theACC.Work must start within 60 days following the issuance of anACC permit. Work should be completed within 90 days ofthe issuance of the permit. New home and major additionsare not subject to the completion requirement. If work is notstarted or completed during these periods, a one timeextension of 45 days may be requested in writing. If work isnot completed during these periods an extension is notgranted, the Permit is void and a new application must besubmitted.Examples requiring ACC approval and necessary paperwork required are as follows:
Any exterior painting must follow the �Procedure forSelecting andApproval ofHomePaint Colors.�Get the paintbook from the �chair� or the �recorder�. No books are left at
the club house. Choose paint colors for your house from thebook andproceedwith completionof theACCrequest form.
Pavers or paintingof drivewayneeds samples or charts ofwhat pavers will look like and driveway colors need selectedfrom the paint book.
Fencing or landscaping needs drawings or diagramsattached to the request showing how work will be done inrelation to your house and set backs. No wooden or vinylfencing is permitted. Only black or green chain link fencescanbe approved.
If removing a tree please take a photograph and attach tothe request and tell us of what you intend to use as areplacement. Remember to check for county requirements toreplace trees.
For flag pole requests please take a photo or make adrawing of the location where the pole will go noting theheight and lightingyou intend to use.
Changes to driveways or walks need drawings ordiagrams showingus the changesyou intend tomake.
Screenings for your pool, lanai and spa areas needdrawings and color charts. You can attach a photo or drawingshowing the area andhowyouplan to screen.
Gutters need color and style, including downspoutslocations.
Attic fans needdrawingof the location.Garage door or garage door screens need color and photo
of door/or screeningchoice.Irrigation wells need drawing of location in relation to
your yard/house.Curbing needs color/style along with drawings showing
where itwill be placed in your yard.Satellite dishmust bemountedon rear or side of house.Antennas must be approved as to placement on the
house/attacha photoor drawingofwhere youwant to put it.Skylights or solar panels including pool heater need
location, drawings, color.Water softener needs locationwhere itwill be installed.POD's need approval.Children's gym sets, play sets and trampolines need to
showapicture or drawingof placement in your yard.Basketball nets need to show a picture of placement
showingwhere in your drivewayyouwant to locate the net.This list shows only some examples �.. if you have anyquestions, need any clarifications, contact any ACC memberfor help. Be sure to complete the ACC request form forpermission to do projects and get them in the box by thesecond Wednesday of each month so your approval can begranted. Once your project is complete return the request tothe Club house ACC box nothing on the form your project iscompleted and the date.Thank you for your continued adherence to the rules andregulations established for PristinePlace.
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Your CERTTEAM NeedsYou!
The Pristine Place presently has 13 active members toserve our community of appx 1750 resident. In a time ofemergency, 13 even being well trained are going be veryhard pressed to the needs of all!
CERT is an organization of volunteer emergency workerswho have received specific training in basic disasterresponse skills, and who agree to supplement existingemergency responders in the event of a major disaster
The concept of civilian auxiliaries is similar to civildefense, which has a longer history. The CERT conceptdiffers because it includes nonmilitary emergencies, and iscoordinated with all levels of emergency authorities, localto national, via an overarching incident command system.
Alocal government agency, often a fire department, policedepartment, or emergency management agency, agrees tosponsor CERT within its jurisdiction. The sponsoringagency liaises with, deploys and may train or supervise thetraining of CERT members. The sponsoring agencyreceives and disburses federal and state Citizen Corpsgrant funds allocated to its CERT program. Manysponsoring agencies employ a full-time community-service person as liaison to the CERT members. In somecommunities, the liaison is a volunteer and CERT member.
As people are trained and agree to join the communityemergency response effort, a CERT is formed. Initialefforts may result in a team with only a few members fromacross the community. As the number of members grow, asingle community-wide team may subdivide. MultipleCERTs are organized into a hierarchy of teams consistentwith ICS principles. This follows the Incident CommandSystem (ICS) principle of Span of control until the idealdistribution is achieved: one or more teams are formed ateach neighborhood within a community
When not responding to disasters or large emergencies,CERTs may:
provide first-aid, crowd control or other services atcommunity events;
hold planning, training, or recruitment meetings; and
conduct or participate in disaster response exercisesThe basic idea is to use CERT to perform the large numberof tasks needed in emergencies. This frees highly trainedprofessional responders for more technical tasks. Much ofCERT training concerns the Incident Command System
and organization, so CERT members fit easily intolarger command structures.
A team may self-activate (self-deploy) when theirown neighborhood is affected by disaster. An effort ismade to report their response status to the sponsoringagency. A self-activated team will size-up the loss intheir neighborhood and begin performing the skillsthey have learned to minimize further loss of life,property, and environment. They will continue torespond safely until redirected or relieved by thesponsoring agency or professional responders on-scene.
Teams in neighborhoods not affected by disastermay be deployed or activated by the sponsoringagency. The sponsoring agency may communicatewith neighborhood CERT leaders through an organiccommunication team. In some areas thecommunications may be by amateur radio, FRS,GMRS or MURS radio, dedicated telephone or fire-alarm networks. In other areas, relays of bicycle-equipped runners can effectively carry messagesbetween the teams and the local emergency operationscenter.
The sponsoring agency may activate and dispatchteams in order to gather or respond to intelligenceabout an incident. Teams may be dispatched toaffected neighborhoods, or organized to supportoperations. CERT members may augment supportstaff at an Incident Command Post or EmergencyOperations Center. Additional teams may also becreated to guard a morgue, locate supplies and food,convey messages to and from other CERT teams andlocal authorities, and other duties on an as-neededbasis as identified by the team leader.
In the short term, CERTs perform data gathering,especially to locate mass-casualties requiringprofessional response, or situations requiringprofessional rescues, simple fire-fighting tasks (forexample, small fires, turning off gas), light search andrescue, damage evaluation of structures, triage andfirst aid. In the longer term, CERTs may assist in theevacuation of residents, or assist with setting up aneighborhood shelter.
While state and local jurisdictions will implementtraining in the manner that best suits the community,the Citizen Corps CERT program has an establishedcurriculum. Jurisdictions may augment the training,but are strongly encouraged to deliver the entire corecontent. The Citizen Corps CERT core curriculum forthe basic course is composed of the following nineunits (time is instructional hours):
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! Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness (2.5 hrs). Topics include(in part) identifying local disaster threats, disaster impact,mitigation and preparedness concepts, and an overview ofCitizen Corps and CERT. Hands on skills include team-building exercises, and shutting off utilities.
Unit 2: Fire Safety (2.5 hrs). Students learn about firechemistry, mitigation practices, hazardous materialsidentification, suppression options, and are introduced tothe concept of size-up. Hands-on skills include using a fireextinguisher to suppress a live flame, and wearing basicprotective gear. Firefighting standpipes as well asunconventional firefighting methods are also covered.
Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations part 1 (2.5 hrs).Students learn to identify and treat certain life-threateningconditions in a disaster setting, as well as START triage.Hands-on skills include performing head-tilt/chin-lift,practicing bleeding control techniques, and performingtriage as an exercise.
Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations part 2 (2.5 hrs).Topics cover mass casualty operations, public health,assessing patients, and treating injuries. Students practicepatient assessment, and various treatment techniques.
Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue Operations (2.5 hrs).Size-up is expanded as students learn about assessingstructural damage, marking structures that have beensearched, search techniques, as well as rescue techniquesand cribbing. Hands-on activities include lifting andcribbing an object, and practicing rescue carries.
Unit 6: CERT Organization (1.5 hrs). Students areintroduced to several concepts from the IncidentCommand System, and local team organization andcommunication is explained. Hands-on skills include atable-top exercise focusing on incident command andcontrol.
Unit 7: Disaster Psychology (1 hr). Responder well-being and dealing with victim trauma are the topics of thisunit.
Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT (2.5 hrs). Students learnhow terrorists may choose targets, what weapons they mayuse, and identifying when chemical, biological,radiological, nuclear, or explosive weapons may havebeen deployed. Students learn about CERT roles inpreparing for and responding to terrorist attacks. A table-top exercise highlights topics covered.
Unit 9: Course Review and Disaster Simulation (2.5 hrs).Students take a written exam, then participate in a real-time practical disaster simulation where the different skillareas are put to the test. A critique follows the exercisewhere students and instructors have an opportunity tolearn from mistakes and highlight exemplary actions.Students may be given a certificate of completion at the
conclusion of the course.
Citizen Corps CERT training emphasizes safely"doing the most good for the most people as quickly aspossible" when responding to a disaster. For thisreason, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) trainingis not included in the core curriculum, as it is time andresponder intensive in a mass-casualty incident.However, many jurisdictions encourage or requireCERT members to obtain CPR training. Many CERTprograms provide or encourage members to takeadditional first aid training. Some CERT membersmay also take training to become a certified firstresponder or emergency medical technician
Training is offered the Hernando County EmergencyManagement a number of times during the year.
The CERT Class and CPR schedule for 2016 is:
CERT every Wednesday night from 6 PM until 9 PM
January 13 - February 24, 2016
CPR /AED Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 6 PM
until 9:30 PM
CERT Every Saturday from 9AM until 4:00 PMApril
16-30, 2016
CPR /AED Saturday from 9AM until 1230 May 7,
2016
CERT every Wednesday night from 6PM until 9 PM
September 7 - October 19, 2016
CPR /AED Wednesday October 26, 2016 from 6 PM
until 9:30 PM
Please contact:
Dan Santana
Emergency Management Specialist
18900 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, Florida 34601
Office: (352) 754-4083
Fax: (352) 754-4090
Direct Line: (352) 797-5841
Or myself @ 352-835-3656
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Started every week for maintainence. Runs perfect.
Paid Extra for 220v cables, included in sale. Sacrifice
for $400 obo 352-232-2542 Joseph
authentic stadium seats from former home of the NY
Mets Shea Stadium. Also have seats #16 & #17 These
seats were removed from Shea Stadium in 2008,
PICTURES AVAIL UPON REQUEST or come
by & see them 352-942-3707 Richard
Asking $699.00 OBO per pair
Massage table, like new, $85.
Vibrator for feet, good for blood circulation, $250
(new was $1750)
Bookcase, 5 shelves, $25
Floor lamp, $20
Recliner, brown leather, like new, $110
Gazelle, $30
Computer desk, $60
Two beautiful lamps, pinkish color, look like eggs,
$100 both
Two pedestals (could be used for the lamps), $60 both.
Call 686-4895, or 428-0982
Like new Briggs & Stratton 8500/5500 Generator
A Pair (set of 2) of NY METS SEATS #9 & #10
Miscellaneous Items
8550/5550 Briggs & Stratton Generator.
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Lot For Sale By Owner
Never used,
like new,open box.Comes with any extras that I
purchased additionally. Asking only $450.00 obo
Must sell email [email protected] for pictures
and your submit your best offer.
159,000 highway miles
Good condition. $3,850
352-442-4998
- Cedar Crest Loop
Cul De Sac - Left from St. Ives
Call 631-981-1146
We have only 1 incident reported to us by the Sheriff
Department for this reporting period. The incident is as
follows
2015-35007 12/28/2015 06:08 AM BATTERY
12/28/2015 12/28/2015 3393 CEDAR CREST LOOP
SPRING HILLDist 2-Zone 5Arrest of
On Dec 16, myself and Steve Katz attended the Sheriff
Quarterly meeting where he and his staff discussed some
helpful suggestions.
As always, we like to remind all our residents of the need
for volunteers, if you can spare couple of hours a month
we would love to have you join us. Please call Virginia
Gange at 516-697-6095 for more information. All we
ask is for you to patrol our community once a month and
attend a monthly meeting on the last Thursday of the
month.
Also, if you are interested in having your house number
painted on your curb, please contact Jean Johnson at
556-3705.
Remember if you see something that you feel is not right,
you should report it to the Sheriff Department at 352-
754-6850. We are all responsible for keeping our
community safe and we need to all help in this endeavor.
Of course, "Be safe out there" as Steve would say
Thank you
Virginia Gange
Chairperson
NEIGHBORHOODWATCH
Virginia Gange, ChairpersonAngela Murphy Co-Chairperson
FOR SALEAll For Sale
before the 10th of the month
ForSale Item
items run for 2 issues. If any item remains unsold after that period,email [email protected] . Pleaseemail if your item sells before the second month listing comes out in order tomake room for other ads. There is no charge to Pristine Place residents for ads.When sending email specify in the subject line.
SOCIAL COMMITTEEMaria Maggiore
I would like to thank the social committee and all the
volunteers who helped at the holiday parties. A good
time was had by all. Also a heartfelt thank you to
BONNIE MAIER who has decorated Pristine Place
on every holiday for many years. We will miss
BONNIE'S keen sense of design.
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TEENCOMMUNITY
SERVICESKim Whitaker
Name AgeService
Kimberly D�Ambrosia 17 Babysitting352-684-5257
Molly Campbell 16 Dog Walking and352-232-0927 Watering/Caring for plants
Danielle Daly 16 Babysitting *CPR Certified*352-684-6243 Dog Walking
Sarah Majka 17 Dog Walking and352-688-2898 Watering/Caring for plants
Priscilla Marquez 19 Babysitting, Dog Walking &813-454-5115 Dog Sitting
Paige Pfent 16 Babysitting (Certified in352-556-3076 CPR, First-Aid &AED)
and Dog Walking
Any Pristine Place teen interested in providing services whichinclude babysitting, dog walking, weed pulling, lawn care,etc. please contact Kim Whitaker at 352-688-2898 to haveyour name and number listed in the bulletin.
Purchasing of
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cardsand Fobs
Access ControlDevices...
Bar Codes, Clubhouse Cards, & Fobs
is a
are methods of entryto gates or clubhouse, and are purchased by ofproperties in Pristine Place, or with submission proofof leasing agreements.A is a bar-faced adhesive sticker that attaches to theoutside passenger side window of a car, allowing entry to thethree (3) entrances intoPristinePlace via scanner reading.
is similar to the size of a credit card, andallows entry to the Clubhouse main entrance and theexercise/pool entrance. Pass card by scanner at door to allowentry.
small (2�) key ring attachment that allows entry tothe Clubhouse main entrance and exercise/pool entrance.PassFobby scanner at door to allowentry.
by utilizing the SmallReader Box attached to the regular Call Box. Pass theClubhouse Card or FOB near the eye of the small scanner forit to read andopengate.
Bar Code $15.00Bar Code Replacement $5.00
Clubhouse Card $10.00Fob $15.00
Device numbers are automatically deleted from our systemupon: end of ownership of property; moving out of thecommunity at end of lease; or end of occupancy with anotherhomeowner.We ask for your cooperation in maintaining the deletion ofnumbers by advisement of persons moving out of ourcommunity.
OwnersRenters
A
A
(Replacement requires advisement of old bar code numberat time of purchase.)
Bar code
Clubhouse Card
Fob
Additionally, the Clubhouse Card & FOB allows entry at themain gate (St. Ives and Minnie Drive)
Cost per Access Control Device:
Deletion of Devices
P u r c h a s i n g R e s i d e n t D e v i c e sPlease contact Doris Perez at 683-9853 topurchase any of the above devices.
NOTE: VENDORS ACCESS BAR CODES MUST BEPURCHASED BY THE VENDOR, as admittancerestrictions are attached to those Bar Codes for the addedsecurity of our community. Doris Perez also handles theVendor Bar Codes.
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NewYear’s Resolutions:
Florida-Friendly Landscaping:
What to Plant Now:
F e b r u a r y ' s L a n d s c a p i n g T i p s :
Looking for New Year’s resolutions to replace the onesyou’ve already broken? Resolve to do the following:
Stop using toxic chemical pesticides in your homebecause fleas, roaches and flies, for instance, are muchbetter controlled by traps than sprays. Ant coloniescollapse when exposed to otherwise nontoxic boric acidbaits. And, structural pests such as termites are betterdeterred by outdoor bait stations and intelligent mulchingthan toxic trenches.
Cut with a super-sharp blade because if you have everused a dull razor or kitchen knife you know they do aremarkably poor job while carrying an excessive risk ofinjury and the same is true of a lawn mower blade. A dullone rips the blades of grass apart without actually cuttingthem; you wind up with ragged shreds that look bad andcan’t hold water. A sharp blade, newly purchased orfreshly polished, cuts clean and even, leaving you with alevel cut that will quickly seal up and hold water well. It’sthe best $20 you’ll ever spend on that turf.
Always leave pulverized clippings on the lawn becausegrass clippings are nitrogen, and act as a potent naturalfertilizer if used correctly. In studies performed back inthe 1990s, returning the cut clips to an acre’s worth oflawn provided an astounding 235 pounds of nitrogen andit’s at least half the nitrogen any lawn could possibly need.
The final resolution involves a ruler. Go out to your lawnon the next nice day and measure the height of the grass.Gently press the butt end of the ruler against the soil line,but don’t press it into the soil. Measure the height of yourturf in a few different places — especially problem areas.The lawn should be 3 to 3.5 inches high everywhere. Andthat’s the height your lawn needs to be all year round. Cutit shorter than that and the grass will try and regrow at itsfastest possible rate and use the most nutrients.You’ll alsoexpose bare spots in uneven areas and make it easy forweed seeds to germinate.
A three-inch lawn can photosynthesize many of its ownnutrients, and will grow at a slower pace and more evenly.It will look fuller, and its height will prevent weed seedaccess to the soil line. Don’t trust lawn mower markings;they are famously imprecise.
Use slow-releasefertilizers that nourish your plants longer. Over-fertilizingmakes plants grow faster. The result? More pests, morepruning, more mowing. Install a rain shut-off device toprevent your automatic irrigation system from watering
when it's raining.
Apply pesticides only when necessary.
Let a rain gauge tell you how much water Mother Naturehas provided.
Mulch should be applied three inches deep to provideweed control, water conservation and other benefits.Don't allow the mulch to come in contact with the stemsof your plants. Use mulch made from by-products orrecycled sources such as pine bark or melaleuca.
Tolerate a few pests so beneficial organisms havesomething to eat and will stay around to work for you.
Replace broken or defective sprinklers and make sureyou match flow rates.
Mowing your lawn at 3" to 3.5” encourages it to developdeeper roots and out compete weeds.
Create habitat for wildlife by providing food, water andcover.
Leave clippings on the lawn to recycle nutrients andreduce waste in our landfill.
Iron will green-up your lawn without encouragingexcessive growth.
Always select the right plant for the right place.
Florida-friendly pesticides include insecticidal soaps,horticultural oils and B.T. (Dipel, Thuricide).
Bedding Plants: Plants that perform better in the coolermonths include petunias, pansies, verbena, dianthus,strawflower, and lobelia. Protect the plants from frostsand freezing temperatures.
Bulbs: Many bulbs can be planted now. Provide adequatewater to establish and protect the bulbs from cold weatherwith mulch. Some bulbs to try are Amazon Lily, crinum,and agapanthus.
Ground Covers: Consider replacing areas of grass withdrought tolerant, low maintenance ground covers.
Vegetables: Begin planting warm season crops thismonth. Sweet potato, cantaloupe, eggplant, beans,peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and squash can be startedwhile temperatures are cool.
Azaleas: With azaleas in full bloom this month, now is agreat time to select varieties to add to the landscape.
Roses should be pruned this month to remove damagedcanes and improve the overall form. After pruning,fertilize lightly with 6-6-6, water deeply, and apply afresh layer of mulch. Blooming will begin eight to nineweeks after pruning.
Check for aphids on your annuals. Control with soapy
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Hernando CountyMaster Gardener
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water or insecticidal soap.
Lawn Weeds: Apply a pre-emergent weed killerto lawns this month to prevent
germination of warm season weed seeds. Apply whentemperatures rise to 65°F for 4-5 days. Timing isimportant for good control. Pre-emergent herbicides suchas Balan, Barricade, Dacthal, or Halts will reducecrabgrass and carpetgrass.
Fertilize Shrubs and Palms: Spread fertilizer evenly overthe soil surface and water in. Follow with a fresh layer ofmulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Hold offpruning cold-damaged branches until new growth starts.
Fruits: If not done in January, fertilize fruit trees includingcitrus now.
Spring Vegetable Gardening
When Bad Landscapes Happe
Rain Barrel Workshop
February 24 -
Contact the University of Florida's Hernando CountyExtension Office at 352 754-4433 for times and locationsof these free courses.
Happy Gardening!
(not aweed and feed)
Free Landscaping Courses:
February 4 -
February 10 - n
February 17 -
Spring Vegetable Gardening
The welcoming committee has been contacting our listof new residents. Our committee
members have been visiting residents who wanted awelcome visit at their home.
If you are a newer resident to the community and wehave been unable to reach you or
if you have changed your mind about havingcommittee members stop by your home for
a short welcome visit, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you to all of the welcoming committeemembers for all of their hard work.
WELCOMECOMMITTEE
Yevette Hanrahan
EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PET FRIENDLYCOMMUNITY
Winter has officially arrived, although it is difficult to tellthe season when we are still having hot days. Now is thetime for making plans to clean and fix up your home. TheHolidays have passed and Spring will be here before youknow it!
Remember, the condition of your property affects thevalue of your property, as well as your neighbors. Yourhome is a real estate investment that can appreciate ordepreciate. Take a good look at your home and yard.
Does it look clean, neat and well cared for? OR……is itlooking a “little tired”?
Is your house dirty and dingy, are your sidewalks dark,does your driveway have oil or grease from a car living onit? Is what you see a good reflection of you and PristinePlace? Maybe it is time for a power wash.
Is your yard mowed, weeded and edged on a regularschedule? OR.........could it use a little TLC (tender lovingcare)?
Is the roof covered with black mildew? If not treated, theroof algae will reduce the life of a roof, diminish thehome's curb appeal and make homes look prematurely old.Aclean and restored roof can improve property values.
The next time your drive towards your home; take a look atyour mailbox. How does yours look? Is it clean and freeof all mildew? Does the post, trim, mailbox, light andhouse number need repaired or painted? Firstimpressions can be lasting.
Take care of your investment and be proud of your homeand your community.
Please remember to keep your pet on a leash when you letthem out or walk them. There have been some reportedissues with pets running loose in the community. Pleasealso remember to pick up after your pets.
PRISTINE PLACE HOAMike Spall
Greenacre Properties, Inc.Community Manager
12/16
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