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First Quarter 2011 Summerland Cove Civic Association

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

by Joe Chernay

OU HAVE TO GET OFF HIGHWAY 1 TO SEE THE KEYS! That's the mantra Irepeat to all our friends and relatives whocome to visit. Too many visitors to the

Keys never see anything off the highway until they get to Key West (and then it's just Duval St.) When we were house hunting, we explored every residential neighborhood in the Lower Keys. Weultimately decided that Summerland Key Cove was

the best. Once we moved here, my naturalcuriosity led me to turn down just about every sideroad from Key West to Grassy Key.One of my favorite spots is right here onSummerland. Niles Road runs north (behind the

Wharf restaurant) for over a mile until it endsabruptly at a kayak launch ramp. From there a trailleads east until it too ends at the water. There the remains of an old wooden bridge lead toan uninhabited islet. From this bridge I have seentarpon, black tipped and bonnethead sharks,barracuda, mullet, snapper, houndfish, pinfish, andoctopus, all in less than two feet of water.

We'd like to hear about your favorite spots inthe Keys. Whether it be an offshore island, acove, a pocket reef, or a pub, describe it toLeslie Valant ([email protected])and we'll include it in a future newsletter.

THE SUMMERLAND COVE QUARTERLY

In This Issue

1 President’s Message 5 Holiday Party 9 Real Estate Update2 Association Minutes 6 Crossword 11 Officers & Directors3 Beautification Report 7 Bulletin Board 12 SCCA Application4 Pizza Party 8 Community Yard Sale



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Summerland Cove Civic Association Annual Membership Meeting 1/25/2011

Meeting was called to order by President JoeChernay at 6:20 P.M. Minutes were read by

Secretary Nancy Holum and approved.Nominations were made by the Nominating Committee chairperson Joan Colusardo as follows:President Joe Chernay Vice President Abby OglesbeeSecretary Nancy Holum Treasurer Joan ColusardoPublications Leslie ValantBeautification Ken Warner

Carol CallowhillGovernment & Roger Kruckeberg Legislation

Traffic & Safety Tom Krajcik Social Carol Callowhill

Alease CaseMembership Charles Gerwig

There were no nominations from the floor. Aunanimous vote was taken and all were elected. Treasurer Joan Colusardo gave the TreasurersReport as follows:

Balance Forward $ 13,796.30

Total Income 7,609.8521,406.15

Disbursements 14,016.99

Balance (1/13/11) $ 7,389.16

Our largest disbursements were on1) Beautification 2) Parties 3) Printing.However, our largest income was from 1) Dues2) Proceeds from Parties and Beautification.

A motion was made by Ken Warner, seconded by Carol Callowhill to reduce the dues from $35 to$25. The motion failed on vote. A Welcome Package was suggested to reach out tonew members of the community. It would makethe Association more visible to the community.Some people see no benefit to membership.Possibly packets would include older newsletters tocatch new residents up with our past activities.

A motion was made by Bob Frankenbush,seconded by Bob Holum, to leave the dues at $35

and give new members a discount of $10. Anamendment by Bob Frankenbush, seconded by Nancy Renquist, would be that anybody joining orrejoining in 2011 would get a $10 “stimulus.” Motion passed 20 in favor, 3 opposed. A motion was made to give those people who carefor the bridges a special gift for working. Themotion was made by Ken Warner and seconded by Abby Oglesbee. This would possibly entail 6 giftcertificates. The vote was unanimous.Roger Kruckeberg, Legislation chairman hasinvestigated the boat ramp on the air strip property

and it CANNOT be used by our residents. It doesnot belong to us. Tom Krajcik, Traffic and Safety, has met withcounty reps. Walkers MUST step off the road if a vehicle is coming. Residents are urged not tolandscape out to the street so that walkers may beable to get out of the way.



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(Continued from page 2) Carol Callowhill, SocialChairperson reported a wonderful cocktail party. The club bought only the appetizers at a cost of $500. Attendees bought their own beverages andmany stayed for dinner at their own expense. APizza party will be held in March or April. Theannual yard sale will be held Saturday, February 26 th

from 7 AM to 1 PM. This is always the lastSaturday in February. Our annual Food Drive willbe held on Thursday, February 17 th. Signs will beappearing soon to remind us. Nancy Davis is thechairperson this year and she needs volunteers.Possible party, St. Patricks Day, corned beef andcabbage at the Galley Grill! And of course,everyone is invited to the monthly birthday luncheons the first Tuesday of each month. Someof the men have been joining us for lunch and aremost welcome. This is new, but men have

birthdays too! Signs are always up at the entry toour subdivision on our bulletin board withinformation.Membership Chairperson, Charles Gerwig, gave thefollowing report. Newsletter will be handled by

lifelong member of our community, Leslie Valant.Charles will attempt to update the community directory from 2004. There is been a lot of turnover in the neighborhood since then, so he willneed a lot of information. A motion was made by Abby and seconded by Tom Callowhilll : Membersof SCCA will receive a new roster when it is

completed. Others will have to join the associationto get one or pay $35 for a directory. The motionpassed unanimously. The annual house decorating contest at Christmasawards were given to Pete and Carol Peterson($100-first place), Wayne and Nicole Van DenHandel, ($75 - second place) and Theo and WesPratt ($50 - third place). Thanks to all whoparticipated. We love to see the decorations in ourcommunity. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM and was

followed by a delicious dinner (pot luck) thanks toour members who provided the food.

Respectfully submitted by Nancy Holum, Secretary.

Beautification ReportSubmitted by Ken Warner

A ton of work was done by the BeautificationCommittee. Six Triple Christmas Palms wereplanted at the entrance along with 2 RobelliniPalms. The adjacent lot has been cut andpoisoned. Shrubs were replanted, and although we had a recent cold-snap, all are healthy. Fivetons of rock went into the wall, as well.Peter’s Lawn Service has been hired tomaintain the area once per month.

Five trees were planted along Isles Blvd. toreplace the Fox Tail palms. Single Christmas Tree palms were planted on the corners.For those in the community looking to replacetheir Fox Tail palms, contact Ken Warner orCarol Callowhill for a good price. A huge thank you to all who have helped. Volunteers are still needed to help maintain thebridge areas.



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Weather Was Great for Pizza Luau Party Submitted by Carol Callowhill

How could anyone forget the 2010 AnnualPizza Party? Well, if you attended, you’d

still remember the cold, the wind, and, ohyes…the rain! Not the best of times.

This year, however, Mother Nature worked with us and we spent a beautiful nightalong the canal behind A Slice of Paradise.

Once again, Carol Callowhill, Alease Case,and Judy Warner did an outstanding job. The theme for the evening was “Pizza Aloha,” complete with authentic Tikitorches, crocodile candles and hibiscusflowers.

The pizza was the best! Brandon, theowner, did a great job with many varietiesof pizza…and plenty of it, too! Nobody

went home hungry that night!

We also celebrated Carl Dieckman’s birthday thanks to Bill and Charlotte Rudy. Charlottemade the “Best Cake in the World” for Carl, Gwen and everyone in attendance to enjoy.If you missed this one, you missed a great night out!



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Holiday Party a Huge SuccessSubmitted by Carol Callowhill

The SCCA Holiday Party was a huge

success. Held at the Square Grouper Bar &Grill on January 12th, more than 60 residentsattended this year. The “Cocktail Party” w asopen to all members and residents of Summerland Key.

As usual, resident and member Lynne Bell,owner and Master Chef of the Square

Grouper, did an outstanding job. “Thecrab cakes were my favorite,” said socialdirector Carol Callowhill. She went on tosay, “We tried to do something a littledifferent this year. I think it was well received by the membership.” Rather than have a sit-down dinner, Callowhill decided to have a cocktail-appetizer party

with a cash bar. Everyone had the option to stay for dinner and order from the menu on aself-pay basis.

Co-chairing the event with Callowhill were Alease Case and Judy Warner, who always do agreat job. What a team! Thanks, ladies!



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CROSSWORD(SOLUTION ON PAGE 10)

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10 Young women coming out14 Adores15 Lima-November connector16 Symbol17 Double-reed instruments18 Eager19 Skid20 Deign22 Shopping event23 Bete-__ 24 Hang around

26 Religious order30 Jet __ 31 Shade tree32 Farmer's unit33 Thing 35 Yugoslavian money 39 It can go off 41 Subjugate43 Blue stuff for Elvis44 Hamlet, e.g.46 Over47 Period49 __ Headroom50 Spats51 Famous hunter54 Chills and fever56 Like some exams57 Is possible to prove63 Annul64 Standard partner65 Takes on66 Not in favor67 Singer Amos

68 Light bulbs in comic books69 Neat-o70 Certain infection71 Affirmative reply

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1 Alliance of countries2 Wolf south of the border3 Will's river4 Action5 Industrial center of the Ruhr6 Thin7 Draw apart8 Alike9 Intrude10 Not 8 down11 Enthusiastic approval12 Ball in France

13 Look of contempt21 Three-dimensional25 Cutlass maker26 Droops27 Very light brown28 Algonquian

29 Pricey meat cut

34 A collection36 Western alliance37 Swear38 Business guys. for short40 Dynamic opening 42 Connected series45 Romantic48 Gets used to51 Actress, Kim52 Goodnight __ (Leadbelly song)53 Gaucho's tea

55 Value system58 Blow 59 Famous opera60 WWII submachine gun61 A detective wants one62 Exxon, formerly



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BULLETIN BOARD

Upcoming event:Mote Marine Laboratory

2nd Annual Ocean FestivalSaturday March 26th Noon-6pm

Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center At the Truman Waterfront Key West

Free Admission * Free Parking Live Music by Local MusiciansLive Animals * Touch Tanks

Kids Fun & Educational ActivitiesFace Painting

Food * Soft Drinks * Ice CreamBeer & Cocktails

Silent Auction * Chance Drawing Kids Fishing Seminar

First 75 kids to sign up get a free rod and reel www.keysoceanfest.org

PLEASE SHARE THE ROAD — SAFETY FIRST!!!

Don’t forget the Monthly

Birthday Luncheon the First

Tuesday of every month at the

Square Grouper. Join us for

great fun and great food!

Free Notary Services for SCCA

Members.

Call Abby

305-849-2722

PLEASE DO NOT POST

ANYTHING ON THE

ENTRANCE MARQUEE

IF YOU WANT USAGE OF THE

MARQUEE TO ANNOUNCE AN

EVENT PLEASE CONTACT ONE

OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCCA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR

INSTRUCTIONS.

Please do not landscape your yardall the way to the street!

Please leave room for the easement

FOR SALE: Electric Guitar and AmpGreat Condition! $400 OBO

Call Frank 407-416-1505

The bulletin board is to post letters to the editor, list items for sale, and upcoming events.Please write to: Leslie Valant P.O. Box 420476, Summerland Key, FL 33042

email information to: [email protected], or call (305) 289-3925

http://www.keysoceanfest.org/

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http://www.keysoceanfest.org/



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Community Yard SaleSubmitted by Leslie Valant

We couldn’t have asked for better weather on February 26th! It was a

beautiful day to walk the streets of ourcommunity. Caribbean Drive was jam-packed with cars, full of people looking for a bargain. There were many greatdeals to be found. Thanks to all who participated!



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Real Estate UpdateSubmitted by Abby Oglesbee

Hello Neighbors, Thank you for re-electing me as your Summerland Cove Civic Association Vice President. It is an honor to

continue to serve you and our community. As many of you know I am a Realtor, so I thought you wouldappreciate an update of our Real Estate Market. Since January 2010; 44 properties have been sold inSummerland Key, with an average sales price of $548K and an average of 292 days on the Market. I haveincluded a chart below with a narrative that will show you where we have been and where we may be heading.Let’s extend a big welcome to our new neighbors!



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2011 Officers & Directors

President Joe Chernay 745-9166 Vice President Abby Oglesbee Secretary Nancy Holum 745-4240

Treasurer Joan Colusardo

Publications Leslie Valant 289-3925Beautification Ken Warner 745-9082

Carol Callowhill 745-2663Government & Roger Kruckeberg 745-2677Legislation

Traffic & Safety Tom Krajcik 74Social Carol Callowhill 745-2663

Alease Case 74Membership Charles Gerwig 745-9989

(305) 872-0307

Fabricators ALL TYPES OF WELDING

Aluminum T-TopsStainless TowersGalvanized Trailer Repair

Lynwood R. Silar 124 Industrial Rd.Owner Big Pine Key, FL 33043



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