september 2016 • volume 6 • issue 9 it's all about tennis...

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September 2016 • Volume 6 • ISSue 9

It's all about Tennis & Golf!

The function of Deercreek Country Club Living is to serve the entire Deercreek Country Club community. Priority will be given to reporting news and activities of neighborhoods, community organizations and other news and events that directly affect the residents of Deercreek Country Club developments. Second priority will be given to articles of general interest as space permits. Due to space limitations, all articles are subject to editing.

All editorial content for Deercreek Country Club Living must be approved by the appointed community liaisons. Views expressed in articles or other content are those of the writer and do not express the viewpoint of the editorial staff or the Deercreek Country Club Owners Association.

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The publisher of Deercreek Country Club Living agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Deercreek Country Club Owners Association from any claims asserted against or financial liabilities incurred by them arising from commercial content of this publication or anything contained in any advertising copy, including without limitation any claims of whatever nature asserted by advertisers or potential advertisers.

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editor: Modupe Arubuola, [email protected]

living program manager: Joe DeSalvo, [email protected] (904) 359-4366

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About This newsletter

Committeesboard of Directors

Margie Blake President904-860-3000 [email protected]

Bob KichlerVice PresidentAccess Control [email protected]

John JoyceTreasurer616-7223john@joyce developmentgroup.com

Pete gentrySecretary904-469-2393 [email protected]

Paige Kelton FrakesCommunications Liaison904 [email protected]

Jim giancolaCommon Property Liaison904 [email protected]

Sadia SindhuCovenant Enforcement [email protected]

Nick SimonicARB Liaison519-9846 home314-7336 [email protected]

Kristen [email protected]

The board meets at 7:00 PM on the fourth thursday of each month at Deercreek Country Club. Deercreek residents are welcome at all

board meetings.

residents have the opportunity to speak for three minutes at the start of each Board

meeting. If not at the start of the meeting residents will have to wait until the committee reports, new and old business are completed.

Please check the electronic Sign Board at the gate for changes in dates and times to the monthly Board and Committee meetings.

access ControlChair: Tommy Walter519-0660 • [email protected] liaison: Bob KichlerMembers: Bunny George, Jeannie Harlan, Doug Klippel, Steve Malick, Neil McCormack, Faris Monsour, Louie Samaan, Jay Vaid, Dave BrownMeetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at the club.

Architectural review board (Arb)Chair: Skip Yauger [email protected] board liaison: Nick SimonicMembers: Joe Cernigliaro, Raymond Saliba, Betty Bach, Mallik Jerripothula, Chandrahas Shah, Henry Rinne

Covenants enforcementChair: Dudley Mendheim(904) 519-9517 • [email protected]: Jack Clancy(904) 519-9393 • [email protected] liaison: Sadia SindhuMembers: Stannye Baringer, Rich Williams, John Robinson, Frank Tuenge, Cedric Cruse Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 6:15 PM at the club

Common PropertyChair: Joe Cernigliaro363-0840 • [email protected] liaison: Jim GiancolaMembers: Ken Brown, Paul Davidson, Charlotte Johnson, Ron SpiessMeetings: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the club

Communications: Chair: Carol D'Onofrio 519-0924 • [email protected] liaison: Page Kelton FrakesNewsletter editor: Modupe Arubuolae Newsletter: Jyothi ShroffSign Board: Jyothi Shroff [email protected] / email database: Gene CurtinMeetings: September 21 @ 1 pm Clubhouse

Finance & legal Finance Chair: John Joyce363-1651 • [email protected]: Bill Vecchiola, Deb Fritz, Bryan Howell, George Partin, Jim Weller, Carol D’OnofrioMeetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7:00PM at the club

Citizens planning Advisory Committee (CpAC)representative: Jim Giancola401-1411 • [email protected]: Carol D’Onofrio519-0924 • [email protected]

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Corner with pasta made your way!904.363.1604 [email protected]


DCCOA Board of Directors MeetingJuly 30, 2016

The DCCOA Board of Directors assembled at Deercreek Country Club on Thursday, July 30, 2016 at 7:00PM for a regularly scheduled meeting. A quorum was established with the presence of Margie Blake, Robert Kichler, John Joyce, Peter Gentry, Jim Giancola, Sadia Sindhu and Kristen Wiley. Nick Simonic and Paige Kelton Frakes were not present. Representing CMC of Jacksonville was Property Manager Marilyn Clayton and Assistant, Kishwa Milliner. Guests in Attendance: Homeowner Linda Rodman, Bob Hunt and also CEC members Stannye Baringer, John Robinson, and Frank Tuenge.

GUesT AddRessHomeowner Bob Hunt reported that a white peacock is

roaming the property and being a nuisance. He requested clarification if the peacock has an owner.

He was informed that the peacock does not have an owner on the property and that the community is not responsible for regulating the white peacock. He does have the right to do what is necessary to correct the nuisance. It was suggested that the peacock be trapped and placed on a safe site off of the property.

PROPeRTY MAnAGeR RePORTMarilyn Clayton provided a summary of the Property

Managers' Report. Stonebridge will be paid after everyone signs off on the letter to get the check. Associa has hired Melody Nauta to be the ARB representative for Deercreek for 20 hours per week. The street stop signs are still being painted. It was confirmed that a credit card was no longer needed for purchases made by Associa. It has been confirmed that Constant Contact was added to Strongroom. Constant Contact will be set up as “Prepaid Auto” in April of next year.

COMMITTee RePORTs• Finance — John Joyce (Treasurer)— All departments are within their budget parameters.

The only negative is irrigation repair and maintenance being over budget at $5,000. Aged Account Receivables is $18,000 against $23,000 from last month. There is $1,103,103.66 available in reserves.

• Access Control — Bob Kichler (Liason)Guards patrol the property and make note of lights that

need maintenance and contact JEA for repair. Access control wants to remind the Board and Associa

that no political signs are allowed in yards. An e-blast will be sent out as a reminder. The Board has previously authorized the guards to remove signs off of yards.

A motion to purchase a rechargeable cell phone to be used by the guard house for emergencies (when the Comcast phone lines are down) was made, seconded and approved.

A motion to install a white sign with red letters to place on the resident bar code scanner to remind drivers to slow down was seconded and approved.

• Common Property (Jim Giancola, Liason) It was reported that there are continual problems with

Future Horizon. It was recommended that at the next Common Property Committee meeting they place Future Horizon on notice. Marilyn has received two quotes from Aquatica and Charles Lakes.

A motion to remove four trees at $1,600 was made, seconded and approved.

OLd BUsIness1. Road Project –Paving – There will be 3 bids required

from engineers for the paving project. Skip is expected to provide one.

Marilyn received one and will get an additional. 2. Guardhouse Design – This will be postponed until the

next meeting.3. Fountain Repairs – Bids received by Innovative and

Aquatica will be reviewed at the Common Property meeting. Marilyn will verify what was paid to Innovative to check

the LED lights.

neW BUsInessAccounts Payable Pending for Board Approval — The

reimbursement of ($123.16) for the purchase of the prepaid phone for the guardhouse was added to the preapproved list.

A motion to approve the payment was made and seconded.

The next board meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for August 25, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Deercreek Country Club.

Associa /CMC staffMarilyn Clayton

Property [email protected]

904-448-3636

Kishwa milliner Assistant Community Manager

[email protected] 904-448-3631

Melody NautaArchitectural Review Coordinator

[email protected]

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Evening Dining

New Member Mixer Tailgate Party

A la Carte Lunch

Club Championship Weekend

A la Carte lunch

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Tennis M/G

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Evening Dining

Fall Classic Stag Dinner

A la Carte Lunch

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FLC Mtg

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Ladies Bridge

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deercreek Country Club Calendar Of events

Sunday Brunch Menu


Deercreek Country Club Hours Lunch Tuesday-Sunday 11:00AM-3:00PM Limited Menu: Wednesday-Friday 3:00PM-5:30PM dinner Wednesday-Friday 5:30PM-8:30PM saturday Breakfast sandwiches 7:00AM-10:00AM sunday Brunch 10:00 - 3:00pm


From the Access Control Committee

School is now in session. Please be watchful for children and young people, school buses and parents waiting for and dropping off their children. If you are one of those parents and you are parking, please be sure to not obstruct traffic, block driveways or obstruct the viewing of traffic signs.

Almost every day a resident or two will pass by the resident barcode reader, and it does not respond by opening the gate. They then have to wait while the resident gate is manually opened. By far the most common reasons the gate does not open is because the resident is going too fast past the reader or is too far from the reader. On rare occasions, the position of the sun will affect the reader as will a dirty or dusty barcode. Generally, dusty barcodes occur during the high pollen seasons. So the best counsel is to move near the reader and go slowly. The gate will almost always open.

— Tommy Walter

The Joys of deercreek Living C’mon, share your story!

Have something interesting to share about life in Deercreek?Please send in your thoughts, anecdotes and experiences for use in our

‘Joys of Deercreek Living’ column. Submit your contributions to the Editor at [email protected]

Welcome New Residents Wade & Suzanne Taylor

10306 Cypress Lakes Drive

Karen Young & John Azzo 7821 Heather Lake Court East

We Say GoodbyePat MacNichols

Peter and Meaghan Brune Davis

Rules, Regulations & RemindersCampaign signs

With the upcoming political elections, we want to remind all residents that political signs of ANY kind are not allowed to be displayed (i.e. in yards or windows) or in any other format or location. Our security force will remove all yard signs and our Property Manager, Marilyn Clayton will send notification letters asking that any window sign be immediately removed. If the sign is not removed, then a violation of the CCR's will be issued.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Good news on solid waste pick-ups!! The City of Jacksonville (COJ) recently announced added hours to call in, should you

have trash or recycle that is not picked up on the scheduled Friday.If your trash or recycle has not been picked up by 5 pm on Friday, you may now call

630-CITY from 5 to 7 pm, the hours of operation have been extended. Either trash or recycle will then be picked up by 10 am on Saturday.

If you call on Saturday between 8am - 12 Noon, either trash or recycle will be picked up by close of business on Saturday. Recycle pick up remains on an every other week schedule.


The beds at the front of this home are packed with unusual shrubs, trees and plants. Caladiums, crotons, portulacas, pentas, sago and robellini palms, variegated weeping fig, bottlebrush fern, coleus, purple salvia and schillings just to name a few. The arrangement and variety of colors are beautiful. At the entrance door are two double topiaries.

Thanks to William and Marsha for the added beauty of their landscape to our Deercreek community.

The View – SeptemberWilliam and Marsha Jones 10393 Cypress Lakes drive

Submitted by Dena Grossman


7 Tips for Keeping Your Yard Green without doubling the Water Bill Submitted by Associa/CMC

As we are spending more time outside and curb appeal season is ramping up, let's talk about these seven tips for keeping your yard green without doubling the water bill.

1. Determine whether the type of grass in your yard is the best variety for your climate. There are dozens of unique classifications of turf grass, and all varieties respond differently to their environment. A few basic examples are cold- or heat-tolerant, saltwater-tolerant, grasses that stand up to wear and tear. Start by asking a lawn expert what you have (be prepared to discover there are several kinds) and which is the easiest to keep green.

2. Mow it at a higher setting. The blades on grasses act like satellite dishes for the roots. They attract sunlight, convert the energy into food and feed the roots. Raising the height on your lawnmower will prevent damage to the crown (just below the green part) and give the grass a bigger receptor to the sun's energy.

3. Pick the best time to water. On hot summer afternoons, water evaporates quickly, so it will take more water to saturate your lawn then than at other times during the day. On average, 5:00 a.m. is the best time to run the sprinklers or hose.

4. Go with a rainwater collection system. Rainwater collectors don't have to be fancy — some are in the shape of barrels — but

they do help cut back on the water bill while keeping your yard healthy. But if you want to go fancy, there is a company that makes a system that doubles as a fence.

5. Prevent disease by applying the appropriate chemicals. Grass blades are susceptible to dis-ease, like any other living organism. If you notice brown spots in a somewhat regular pattern in your yard or mushrooms in a circle, that could be a symptom of a fungus. The fungus could spread and possibly destroy parts of your lawn. An expert can advise you on what is appropriate for your variety and environment.

6. Fertilize it. Healthy yards stay green longer, are less prone to contamination and recover from foot traffic better than their counterparts. Feeding your grass is one way to keep it healthy. Going back to number 1 on this list, determine what you have in your yard and buy the appropriate fuel for it. You'll see the blades grow faster and thicker when properly nourished.

7. Overseed it in the fall or winter. This strategy applies mostly to folks who live in mild or warm-er climates, but cold-weather lawn-lovers can overseed as well. Overseeding means just that — seeding over an existing yard.

You'll have a green yard in the winter, but those seedlings will also help insulate your existing grass.


deercreek Home and Garden Club10:00 am • Tuesday, September 27

Essential Oils RediscoveredBy Patty Tomka

Mindfulmary.com says “We spent over $374 BILLION dollars in healthcare in 2014. Per person, we spend 40% more than any other nation. And if you take into account the entire medical industry the number is simply staggering: $3.8 Trillion dollars. (Yes, that's with a “T” That’s more than the entire Gross Domestic Product for 87% of the countries of the world! And yet, despite spending all that money, America is still ranked 17th in terms of quality of health!). Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Essential oils are today’s natural miracle remedies… yet the practice of using essential oils has been around for thousands of years. In fact, using essential oils dates back to the ancient Egyptians. And in many ancient texts the oils were often referred to as “nectar of the Gods.” There are also over 500 references to essential oils in the Bible.” Modern trends toward more holistic approaches to informed self-care and a growing scientific validation of alternative health practices are driving a re-discovery of the profound benefits of essential oils. These

oils can be used in aromatherapy, applied topically or used as a dietary aide and can address acne, headaches, sleep problems, elevate your mood, strengthen your immune system, relieve aches, nausea and cold symptoms, besides making your hair shiny and your skin soft! With no side effects! They not only promote vibrant health but can be used for cleaning your home, keeping fleas off your pets and bugs away while you work in the garden. Most of us know that lavender helps soothe you to sleep

and peppermint can calm your stomach. But what do you use clove or lemon or eucalyptus oil for?

Sara Torbett will be sharing her experiences and tips on how to incorporate essential oils into your home along with safe and natural solutions to support your love of gardening. I’m hoping she will give me a solution to the fruit flies inhabiting my house at the moment!

For more information about the Deercreek Home and Garden Club please call Anne Klueppel at 519-5368. There is always something interesting going on!

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Wednesday, September 28 Check in at 6:30 p.m.

$10 cash per card

904.363.1604 ext.228 [email protected]

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!


deercreek Women’s Alliance

By Natalie Jackson

save the dates for Upcoming eventsSeptember 9-22 Jacksonville Humane Society DriveSeptember 28 Sponsored Bingo Night for CharityOctober 1-25 Ronald MacDonald House Halloween Costume DriveNovember 10 Annual Fashion Show

Thank you, deercreek, for supporting Our Charity drives

• May Diaper Drive for Wolfson Children’s Hospital

• July PBJ and Oatmeal Drive for Mandarin Food Bank

• August Books-A-Go Go Drive for Needy Children PreK to 5th Grade

sponsored BInGO night For Charity — Wednesday, september 28

If you enjoy playing BINGO or you would like to have a fun night out, you’ll want to come to the DWA sponsored BINGO Night for Charity on Wednesday, September 28, at the DCC clubhouse. Check in is at 6:30 PM and the BINGO games start at 7:00 PM. There will also be raffles for gifts, a 50/50 raffle and cash prizes! Happy Hour drinks and a specialty cocktail will be available at the 19th Hole. Dining will be available before and during play. So, make your reservation today by calling 904-363-1604 X 228. You won’t want to miss the excitement of the evening and the joy of helping local charities!

spotlight on Charity Jacksonville Humane Societyby pam overbay

Because of generous donations from compassionate communities such as ours The Jacksonville Humane Society broke ground this

summer for a brand new Adoption and Education Center. I am so pleased to report that our Deercreek Women’s Alliance 2016 JHS donation of $1,000 was doubled because we were able to take advantage of a Dollar for Dollar Match Program that was being offered at the time. Our DWA donation turned into $2,000!!

The new center will allow JHS to house all animals indoors in climate-controlled kennels, something they have not been able to do before.

In addition to the 2016 DWA $2,000 donation mentioned above, our Deercreek Community has donated pet food, blankets, towels, pet carriers, food and water bowls, paper towels, laundry and dish detergent and pet treats. Any of these supplies would be very much appreciated during this month’s DWA Drive for the Jacksonville Humane Society which will be held Thursday, September 9 to 22. A dona-tion bin will be placed at the DCC Guardhouse or they can be dropped off at the home of Pam Overbay at 10042 Chester Lake Rd E, 363-6483.

The Jacksonville Humane Society Campus is located at 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The Campus includes an Animal Hospital that offers affordable veterinarian care to our community. Animal Hospital appointments are available Monday through Saturday and the Adoption Center is open 7 days a week

Ongoing Charity drives• pACe School for Girls: Clothing of all sizes for teenage

girls is needed. Donated items can be dropped off at Vicki Khan’s, 10148 Deercreek Club Rd, 519-7722.

• Hospice thrift Shop: The Hospice Thrift Shop truck comes into the community the second Monday of each month. To schedule a pick up or drop off merchandise contact Elizabeth Curtin at 662-3016 or [email protected]

• Jacksonville Humane Society: The JHS can always use bags of dried cat and dog food, blankets, towels, pet toys, bowls, flea-killing soap and pet beds. Donations can be dropped off at Pam Overbay's, 10042 Chester Lake Rd E, 363-6483.

• mandarin Food bank: Any non-perishable food items, as well as new or gently used adult or children's jackets and sweaters can be dropped off at Carmen Kelly’s, 10139 Bishop Lake Rd W, 519-0622.

• books-A-Go Go: Used or new books for children Pre-K through 5th grade can be dropped off at Natalie Jackson's house at 10135 Deercreek Club Rd. E, 519-5802.

dWA MembershipYour Deercreek Women’s Alliance

is open to all ladies who reside in the Deercreek neighborhood. You do not

have to be a member of the Deercreek Country Club to enjoy a membership with the DWA.

If you are not yet a PART OF THE HEART OF DEERCREEK and would like to join us, please contact the DWA membership chairperson— Mary Stelbrink at 363-2360. Membership is $20 a year.


Literary Circleby mary louise Selzer

On Sept 19 at 10:00, we will meet at the home of Patty Tomka to discuss the book 'The Weird Sisters'.

A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. The Andreas family is one which loves to read. "There is no problem that a library card can't solve."

Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his 3 daughters after famous Shakespearean women.

When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there.

"See, we love each other. We just don't happen to like each other very much".

But the sisters soon discover that everything they have been running from, one another, their small hometown, and themselves, might offer more than they ever expected.

For more information about the Literary Circle, please contact Mary Louise Selzer at [email protected] or call 363-1618. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month

TennIs neWssAVe THe dATe!! - september 23-24, 2016

Think about asking someone to be your partner for the next Member Guest Tennis Tournament. Women, Men and Mixed Doubles - all levels.

Real estate ActivityBy B. J. WeyerWatson Realty Corp. REALTORS®

Summer is over and so is vacation. I took time off to recharge and I hope you did, too. With September here, we have cooler weather, school in session and lots of football. We also have 14 homes for sale in Deercreek.

The 14 homes currently for sale are priced from $369,000 to $659,900 and range in size from 2,363 to 4,848 Sq Ft. The homes are listed from $136.12 to $165.70 per Sq Ft, with the average at

$151.69 per Sq Ft. The homes have been on the market

on average 150 days. Of the 14 homes, 2 are over $600,000; 2 are over $500,000; 9 in the $400,000 range; and, 1 in the $300,000 range.

Four homes sold during the prior 3 month period, per the 8/2/16 NEFAR MLS.

The homes sold ranged in size from 2215 to 5092 Sq Ft, with sales prices from $340,000 to $765,000. The sold price per Sq Ft ranged from $120.02 to $153.50, with an average of $138.14. Four additional homes are pending (under contract waiting to close): 7851 Heather Lake Ct; 7857 Heather Lake Ct; 10107 Deercreek Club Rd; and 8233

Ashworth Ct.The market in Deercreek remains

steady with activities such as the community wide Open House held in August including tours of the Club; homes on the market continue to go under contract, and new homes come on the market. Now is a great time to recommend homes in Deercreek to family, friends and colleagues.

There are homes in a variety of price ranges, and the Club is offering great membership deals. Got to run, there’s football on the horizon.

For me, Go Jags and Go Gators! For you, good luck to whomever

you cheer on. May we all have a great season!


FORMAT Round Robin Doubles – regular scoring for first two sets,

10-point match tie break for the third

You are guaranteed three matches. Partners with different ratings must play at the higher rating.If you do not have a partner we will find one for you.

Friday: Matches will be played at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dinner will be provided from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Level (circle one): B C

Partner’s Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Level (circle one): B C

Extra lunch guest | $15:

Extra dinner guest | $25:

Saturday: Matches begin at 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. and lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. – beer, water and Gatorade included.

Entry not accepted without check made payable to Deercreek Country Club. Please drop entry at Tennis Shop or mail to Carol D’Onofrio at 7938 McLaurin Road North, Jacksonville FL 32256.

SCHEDULE

2016 TENNIS MEMBER GUEST

Entry Deadline | September 16, 2016

Cost| $130 per team(You are guaranteed three matches)

Friday | September 23 – Saturday | September 24

Call or email Kris Gouin, Head Tennis Professional, for more information!904.363.1502 | [email protected]*Participants should consult a health care provider to determine if the tournament is appropriate for their needs. All participants must sign the required release upon enrollment. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 28365 0715 SLC

In the event of rain, matches will be played on Sunday. A waiting list will be used after draws have been filled.


2016 TENNISMEMBER/GUEST

COURT SPONSORSHIP COURT SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: $100 Sponsorship includes: *24 X 18 Court Sign $150 Sponsorship includes: *Large Banner on Fence (Vendor provided) *Round of Golf for 4 at Deercreek Country Club (cart fee not included) SPONSOR name or logo _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Checks made out to Deercreek Country Club For further information or questions contact Kris Gouin 904-363-1502 /[email protected] Corrine Sharpe 904-307-7730 / [email protected]


*Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. Call for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 24978 0714 TK

MOVIE NIGHTThursday, September 22Showing: Monster's Inc.

6:00 Movie StartsWe are bringing out the velvet rope for this month's Enhanced Family

Dining. Members & guests can enjoy our feature station, weekly dinner specials and a la carte dining before joining our movie in the men's card

room. Popcorn & Treats provided - You won't want to miss this!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

904.363.1604 [email protected]


READY TO SCORE NEW MEMBERS

*Offer expires December 31, 2016 and may not be combined with any other promotions or discounts. Loyalty agreement may be required and early resignation fees may apply. Discounted dues amount valid until the earlier of (i) a disqualification event, or (ii) December 31, 2016. Club credit may not be applied toward any private events, special events, service charges, surcharges or applicable taxes. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Contact Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 31615 0616 SLC

CONTACT THE CLUB TO SPONSOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE TEAM TODAY.

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How to Trim a Palm TreeSubmitted by Marilyn Clayton

There is a common misconception when it comes to palm trees. Many think regularly trimming palms will help them grow when in fact just the opposite is true. Low maintenance and fuss free, palm trees have become a landscaping staple that actually does better the less they are pruned.

Part of the Arecaceae, or Palmae family, the palm tree is a species of mostly tropical plants. While palms are known for their branchless stems and fan-like arrangement of green compound leaves, the more than 2000 species of palms actually exhibit enormous diversity in terms of both appearance and habitat.

While you won't need to do it often, it's important to know when and how you should trim your palm trees to keep them healthy and looking their best.

• Determine whether it's time to trim. Though experts recommend avoiding pruning as much as possible, there are some circumstances that call for a trim. Start by determining if you really need to prune. And remember, the less pruning you can do, the better.

• Prune to remove dead or dying fronds• To remove potential fire hazards,

especially near buildings or homes• To increase visibility and safety near

driveways or sidewalks• To prevent damage to buildings or

homes during high winds• To remove fruit, seeds and flowers• Never prune for purely cosmetic reasons

or else you risk damaging the palm tree.• Determine the health of the palm tree.

Unless they are a hazard to people or property, palms only need to be trimmed when fronds (leaves) die or are broken, or when the tree begins to flower or bear fruit.

• Look for dead or dying fronds on the tree. Dying fronds appear brownish, yellow or white and are often wilted or hanging down.

• Look for potassium deficiency in your palm tree. Potassium-deficient palms typically have yellow spotting on the oldest leaves. A potassium deficient palm tree should not be trimmed because this would result in additional fronds losing nutrients and turning yellow. If your tree is potassium deficient, supply the tree with additional potassium and wait at least a year to trim.

• Look for broken fronds which should be removed before they are torn off and cause damage to the tree.

• Look for palm flowers and fruit stalks

which use up energy and slow the growth of the tree.

•If there are no dead or dying fronds, broken fronds, flowers, or fruit stalks, your palm tree doesn't need to be trimmed

• Remove dead or damaged leaves only. Removing healthy fronds robs the tree of important nutrients and can result in slow growth, the spread of disease and the death of the palm.

• Mature fronds are found below the current year's growth. It's important to leave at least two rows (or more) of mature fronds.

• Begin at the bottom of the foliage and look for dead, dying or broken fronds.

• Use your pruning gear to remove dead or broken fronds from the trunk. Cut each frond at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) from the trunk. Cutting too close to the trunk can damage the tree.

• Remove green fronds only if they hang at an angle below a line that is 90 de-grees, or parallel to the ground. Don't prune fronds that are above this horizontal line as it can weaken the tree.[9]

• Never cut off the top, or crown, of the palm. The crown will not grow back and the tree will die.

• You do not need to prune self-cleaning palms such as King palms, Kentia palms, Jubaea palms or Chamadoreas. Their leaves fall off naturally as they die, making trimming unnecessary. If it is only necessary to trim a self-cleaning palm because of potential safety hazards. Trim dead fronds or the oldest fronds only.

• Prune flowers or developing fruit from the palm if your particular species is the flowering type. Palm flowers and fruits take energy and nutrients away from the tree, attract pests, and create hazards for people walking below.

• Cut fruit and fruit stalks from the fronds or trunk and remove flower growth by hand.

• Fruit stalks and flowers should be removed as soon as they are visible.


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