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I wish thank all those vendors who participated in the SOHA Trade Show on July 10, 2012 and want to also thank the few residents of Spring Oaks for stopping by to see what they had to offer in the way of services or merchandise. I will be meeting with the Board in August to discuss having another show around March 2013. This will be a show whereby we invite local restaurants/fast food stores to participate. We will keep you updated on this forthcoming event.

Many thanks go to those people who take pride in their homes and yards by keep-ing them in great shape. Keep up the great work. I am sending a list of the follow-ing violations to the City Code Enforcement for corrective action. These include unkempt yards (front and back), unkempt houses (windows broken out, garage doors in disrepair, soffits falling down), trailers [parked on lawns, in driveways, beside houses and on the streets]. If you live next door to one of these places, notify me and I will address it with Code Enforcement. We have to get our neighborhood cleaned up. I will also be addressing two addresses in Spring Oaks with the Health Department that have garbage and high grass around the property making it unsafe for the children living there. It has also been reported by the surrounding residents that the property is now infested with rats. And, along with rats comes snakes. This makes it an unsafe environment not only for the residents living at this address but also to others. Such properties as this also cause property values do go down.

It has been relevantly quiet in Spring Oaks and many neighbors that I have spo-ken with are quite happy about that. However, like any other community, we need to be good neighbors and keep noises down. Also, we don’t have a Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for SOHA and would like for someone to step up and volun-teer to be the contact between the City and SOHA. The Board will help with this endeavor. Please get involved in OUR community and volunteer to help YOUR Board of Directors. We are working to make this community one that all of us can be proud to call OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

REMEMBER – September is nomination month for Board Members and No-vember is Voting Month. Both of these will occur at the General Meeting for those Months. You must be present to vote on these issues.

In closing, let me say thanks to the Board members for the job you have done since the beginning of 2012. Together, we will make a difference!

Lamar Smith, President

Spring Oaks Homeowner Association

Quarterly Newsletter: September 2012

A community newsletter for the Spring Oaks subdivision of Altamonte Springs. Compliments of the volunteer community homeowners association.www.SpringOaks.webs.comSign up for our E-newsletter:www.tinyurl.com/SpringOaks

Sector Leaders and Food Drop Off Locations:

Lamar Smith, President [Sector 8, 9] 407-722-4732Email: SRamal@aol.com

Warren Kaul, Vice President [Sector 6] 407-788-7468 Email: kdoublek@hotmail.com

Karen Kaul, Trustee [Sector 2] 407-788-7468 Email: Same as Warren’s Michelle Ferree, Secretary[Sector 5] 407-920-6809 Email: Ferreeg@aol.com

Ruth Blackwell, Treasurer [Sector 1] 407-774-4755Email: ruthe33@aol.com

Avery Owen, Trustee [Sector 10] 407-869-0536Email: ALO1927@aol.com Pat Randall, Trustee[Sector 3]407-774-8945Email: lesrandall@juno.com

Marie Stewart, Trustee [Sector 4] Email: mariestewart@cfl.rr.com

Tracy Carlton[Sector 7]Email: tcarl@cfl.rr.com

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Yard of the Month

Congratulations to

711 Little Wekiva

They were the August 2012

Yard of the Month

Christmas/Holiday Parade Announcement

Mark your calendars! Our Christmas parade will be held on December 15th, 2012 commencing at 10 AM. Please turn your decorative lights on for the parade.

December 10 - 14, 2012: Christmas lights contest judging during the evening. Please leave all your Christmas lights and decorations on during this time frame for judging by our sector captains.

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Pets and DisastersIn Case of Disaster … PROTECT your pets!

Everyone can benefit from having a household evacuation plan in place. It’s the best way to protect your family in case of disaster, whether it’s a large-scale natural catastrophe or an emergency that causes you to leave your home temporarily. Every disaster plan MUST include your pets.

Keep up to date identification on your dog or cat at all times. Make sure that the collar is properly fitted (avoid chain link collars for dogs and use breakaway collars for cats). It’s a good idea to have a friend’s or family member’s phone number on your pet’s identification tag in case you can not be reached.

Have current color photographs of your pet, showing any distinguishing markings, with your emergency supplies. If you and your pet become separated, these photos will help identify him/her.

If you know a disaster is imminent, bring your pets inside immediately! Get your animals under control as quickly as possible, either on a leash or inside a carrier.

Disasters often strike suddenly, while you’re away from home. You can improve your pet’s chances for safety if you leave him/her inside, with collars and identification tags, when you go out. Consider an arrangement with a neighbor who would be willing to evacuate your pet in your absence. Make sure that person knows your animals, can locate your emergency supplies, and has a key to your house. Provide him or her with instructions and phone numbers.

Place a notice on your front door advising what pets are in the house and where they are located. Provide a telephone number where you or a contact can be reached as well as the name and number of your vet. If You Evacuate, Take Your Pets!

Your animal’s best protection is to be with you, but remember, taking your pet requires special planning since MOST SHELTERS DO NOT ALLOW PETS.

PET FRIENDLY SHELTERS1) Bentley Elementary 2) Lyman High 2190 Oregon Ave, Sanford 865 South C.R. 427, Longwood

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS1) Bentley Elementary 2) Layer Elementary 2190 Oregon Ave, Sanford 4201 S.R. 419, Winter Springs

3) Highlands Elementary 1600 Shepard Rd, Winter Springs

For more information visit: http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/dps/ansrvs/disasters.aspx

Pet Disaster Supplies: Sturdy leashes, harnesses,

and/or portable carriers

(essential for cats)

Food/water bowls

Supply of your pet’s food

(include a can opener) and

potable water in plastic

bottles. A two-week supply

is recommended; dry food

is best.

Litter and litter box for cats

Supply of your pet’s regular

medications

First aid kit for animals

Health records, including

vaccination records, and

a current photo of your

pet (stored in a waterproof

container)

Instructions on your pet’s

feeding schedule and diet,

medications, and any special

needs (stored in a waterproof

container)

Pet beds and toys, if easily

transportable

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Where Do Your Dues Go?The dues we collect are only $30.00 per year (or $20 per 6 months) and are strictly voluntary. Here’s just a sampling of how the money is used for the benefit of our community:• General meeting room rental fee.• Refreshments for meetings.• Landscaping and maintenance of 3 entrances.• Electric and Water bills for our entrance signs.• Yard of the Month awards.

We need your financial support. Please consider helping us keep this community beautiful by paying the yearly dues. Use the membership form below to help support this association and your community. See the last page for our membership form.

• Newsletter printing and mailing.• Holiday decoration awards.• Annual incorporation registration fee.• Post office box rental.• Miscellaneous supplies and items.

Spring Oaks Homeowner Association Meetings

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Board nominations and regular meeting. Nomination forms will be available at the meeting.TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: Election voting for Board and Trustee positions

A Special Thank You To All Of The Trade Show Vendors & Visitors

We would like to thank all of the trade show vendors and visitors who came by to show their support. If you missed this great show, please take a look at the local businesses serving our community. Amy Sims Tan Plus TanPlus001@aol.com 407-869-9709Dan Anderson PC23 Pest Control pc23pest@yahoo.com 407-947-9927Fred & Carol Adams Watson Realty fcadams@fred-carol.com 407-353-1881Heavenly Healing Hands Massage wwjdday@aol.com 407-886-8215Jackie Allen Dione Reece jackie.l.allen@earthlink.net 321-460-4418Karen Kaul Crafts - TripleKkreations kdoublek@hotmail.com 407-788-7468Kevin Ralicki Southern Green sogreenlawn@yahoo.com 727-786-6185Lamar Smith Crafts sramal@aol.com 407-862-4606Les Randall Power Improvements lesrandall@juno.com 407-468-9901Pat Randall Handpainted Womens Apparel lesrandall@juno.com 407-468-9901Pat Broderick & Nichole Lloyd Avon & Mary Kay patti.broderick@ocfl.net 407-949-8375Patti Vanderzee Scentsy Patti@fbs.net 407-862-8928Rob Arnold Sand Dollar Realty Group rarnold@sdrhouses.com 407-389-7318Ted Mortin Liberty Mutual ted.martin@libertymutual.com 407-862-6208The Links at 434 Golf thelinksat434@mail.com 407-774-4653Vicki Jakubowski Jewelry jmikiesmom@aol.com 407-468-9971

Spring Oaks Homeowners AssociationP.O. Box 160232Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-0232

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2012 Spring Oaks Homeowners Association DuesMail this form with your check in the amount checked below for your annual household dues to:

Spring Oaks Homeowners Association

P.O. Box 160232

Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-0232

Name____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________

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Email Address______________________________________________________

Check one: $30.00 annual dues_____; or $20.00 dues for 6 months ______;

(Email address is requested so we can send you meeting notices and Spring Oaks news. It will not be shared with others)