Vollume XI,, Issue 6 August 2008

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Feature Articles: Board of Directors Nominations ...... 15 Please consider declaring yourself a nominee for the HCCA Board.

July 4th Parade & Carnival 2008 . . . 24-27 & 47 Relive the highlights of this great day in pictures!

Summer Camp...... 37 See how some of our younger residents are spending their summer break.

Hunter’s Creek Community Association 14101 Town Loop Boulevard • Orlando, Florida 32837 Also in This Issue: Phone: 407-240-6000 Fax: 407-240-0183 Page E-mail: [email protected] From the President 4 Website: http://www.hunterscreek.net From the General Manager’s Desk 5 Board of Directors A Special Thank You 8 Dave Shirk, President Ed Schwartz, Treas. John Fields Kissimmee Bonefish Grill Charity Event Joe Overberger, V-Pres. Sharon Bright Pete Zieg a Huge Success 9 Lizzette Herron, Sec’y Stephanie Brown HC Resident Showcase: Joshua Phelps 9 HCCA Management Good Luck, Kelly! 11 John Rasnic, PCAM, MCM ...... General Manager Steve’s Story 12 Nancy Rasnic, LCAM ...... Assistant General Manager Dog Park Committee 14 Carl Avery, LCAM ...... Manager, Capital Projects Finance Committee 14 Roy Figg ...... Manager, Grounds & Maintenance Accounting Department 16 Karen Marich, LCAM ...... Manager, Community Standards Donna Marmorstone, LCAM ...... Manager, Neighborhoods Capital Projects Department 17 John Mongoven, LCAM ...... Manager, Special Projects Communications Department 17 Kathleen Pszwaro, LCAM ...... Manager, Neighborhoods Community Standards Department 18 Denise Sedon ...... Manager, Communications Neighborhood Management Department 20 Rafael Sotomayor ...... Controller Recreation & Special Events Department 22 Kelly Wolfenbarger & Steve Logan ...... Managers, Recreation & Special Events Another July 4th Celebration in the Books 28 Citizens on Patrol 29 Life at Hunter’s Creek Magazine Fabulous Fifties Plus 30 Denise Sedon ...... Publisher HC Motorcycle Club 31 Lisa Klein ...... Coordinator, Graphic Design Denise Sedon ...... Advertising HC International Wine Tasting Club 32 Mercury Printers ...... Printer HC Soccer Club 32 Editors: Donna Marmorstone, Felipe Medina-Marquez, John and Linda Mongoven, Kathleen Pszwaro, Nancy and John Rasnic, Denise Sedon, JoEllen Wilkins, HC Women’s Association 32 Kelly Wolfenbarger and Pete Zieg. Swimming with Caution 33 Thanks to all of our delivery personnel, writers, photographers and West Creek Elementary School 33 committee members for their valuable contributions. Hunter’s Creek Middle School 34 Advertising – Ads are accepted until 5pm on the 5th of each month for the following month’s Freedom High School 34 issue. Contact Denise Sedon at 407-766-5134 or [email protected] . Girl Scouts 35 Articles/Photos – Articles are accepted until 5 pm on the 1st of each month for the following Keep it Down, Will Ya? 36 month’s issue. Please e-mail materials to [email protected] or submit a disk Who’s Who in the 2008 Election 39 and/or photos at Town Hall (no printed or written documents, please). Council of Directors Listing 43 Community Information 45 When sending an e-mail to Management or submitting ads/articles to Communications, please Orange County Public School Calendar 46 make sure receipt of your email has been acknowledged. If you do not receive a response within 48 The HC Fishing Report 46 hours, please call Town Hall at 407-240-6000 to ensure that your e-mail was transmitted successful ly. Law Enforcement 46

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3 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 passed on July 8th at the Orange County Commissioners meeting. John Rasnic and I attended the meeting. I spoke to the commissioners at the public hearing portion of the meet - From the President ing, supporting stricter standards for commission members. By Dave Shirk The issue was one of considerable importance as it dealt with campaign donation restrictions, lobbyist spending restrictions, Orange County and a Code of Ethics for the County Commissioners. The first two were rather non-contentious, but the Code of Ethics Government- was anything but simple. First, it seems ironic that a board Dave Shirk You Can Make a Difference would have any trouble passing a restriction on their own eth - ical performance. It only seems reasonable that we expect eth - You probably know that Joe Overberger and I have spent a ical standards from our elected officials, but the degree of lot of time attending Orange County Commissioner’s meet - these standards was the point of contention. Our County ings, meeting with county officials, and being members of Commissioner Teresa Jacobs has been working towards higher county boards and advisory committees. I have realized over standards for two-and-a-half years and met with considerable the years that one voice can affect the outcome of county de - opposition from the County Legal Department when it came cisions. I think we would all agree our voices en masse helped to definitions and relationships with business partners. The to defeat High Speed Rail a few years back. But it all started specifics are far too complicated to address here, but the ordi - with one involved resident’s concern for our community to nance lacks all of the recommendations that the County Task alert us to the threat. We take it for granted that the process Force recommended and does have some glaring loopholes re - works, and often, we assume someone else is watching out for maining. our best interests. This is not always true. I attend these meet - ings for my own selfish reasons and as a representative of Very few people came to speak either for or against the ordi - Hunter’s Creek. I personally enjoy seeing the process take nance during the public hearing. Commissioner Jacobs blames place and watching the outcome of an issue I feel strongly this on residents feeling disenfranchised. People feel they do not about. individually make a difference. In speaking with Commissioner Jacobs after the meeting, she said she does not make up her One of these recent issues was an Ethics Ordinance that was mind on most of the Board decisions until after the public hear -

4 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Many staff members worked from 6:00 ings. I think most of the a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and did not have the lux - commissioners wait for public ury of the 2:00 p.m. rain showers this year input and value it immensely. to cool things down. They do take to heart what the From the public has to say, and they do General The next group that I would like to ap - make decisions in the public plaud is the deputies. It was hot enough interest. The most recent public Manager’s wearing t-shirts and shorts, but remember, hearing involving Hunter’s Desk the deputies also have to wear bulletproof Creek was July 29th, regarding By John Rasnic, vests. Many of our deputies went above the cell tower in Osprey Park. I John Rasnic PCAM, MCM and beyond what their job description am writing this article prior to called for in order to make the meeting so I don’t know Bits and Pieces our event a success. how many residents will show up to speak. But being part of the Fourth of July Celebration The third group that I would process is important. There is a This year’s Fourth of July Parade & like to single out is Chavez’s sense of satisfaction knowing Carnival was the most successful Tree and Lawn Landscaping. you are a part of government ever. It is hard to single out individ - In return for being listed as decisions, both local and uals, because so many people had a one of our sponsors, Chavez’s beyond. E-mail your Commis - hand in the success. However, there crew took care of putting all sioner, State Representative and are several groups that deserve spe - of the safety cones up for the U.S. Congressmen. Your vote cial thanks: first and foremost, full length of the parade and this fall is the first step in your Recreation/Special Events Manager then removed them after the involvement; so please take the Kelly Wolfenbarger, her staff and the parade had ended at no ex - time to vote and get involved to entire HCCA staff. One of the reasons pense to the Association. Their time was all keep Hunter’s Creek a Wonder - that the event went so smoothly is because donated in return for being listed as a ful Place to Live . the planning and execution, for both the sponsor of the event. They also provided parade and carnival, was almost flawless. vehicles with trailers for the parade.

5 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 From the General Manager’s Desk continued ... Lastly, we want to thank Publix man - ing a few things at a high level of pri - look at our Governing Documents to agers and staff, and all of the other vol - ority in our planning. The first is that, see if we need to make any changes. unteers who gave up their July 4th just as we did in the 2004 hurricane We have a list of seven or eight holiday, to help HCCA put on this season, we need to make sure that the changes that have already been desig - very special event. community stays in the best condition nated, one of which is to remove refer - that is financially possible so that ences to the “Declarant” (developer) in Financial Stability property values remain high. As some our documents, since the Declarant As HCCA experiences more foreclo - of you may recall, some residents com - has sold the last property in Hunter’s sures and delinquencies as we go mented that we should not restore Creek and has no more power over the through the housing and mortgage Hunter’s Creek all at once but take operations of Hunter’s Creek. If you down-turn, it is reassuring to know several years to do it. The HCCA have any suggestions on changes that that the HCCA has the financial sta - Board of Directors chose not to take the Board may want to consider, please bility to weather the storm. General that advice, but rather to rebuild all at e-mail [email protected] and let Management and the Accounting De - once so that the aesthetics of Hunter’s staff know what your suggestions are. partment, headed by Rafael Sotomayor, Creek would return to normal as our Controller, are keeping a close quickly as possible. Gatorland Plaza Sign Walls watch on both delinquencies and fore - As you travel south on OBT through closures and managing them to the Now, with the sluggish economy, we Hunter’s Creek, you’ll notice that we best financial advantage for the need to remember what worked after have new signs and landscaping at HCCA. If anybody is having financial the 2004 hurricanes, and that is to Town Center Boulevard. The landscap - difficulties and feels they cannot pay make sure that the property looks ing will be installed shortly at Hunter’s their HCCA fees, please contact our good. Thus, property values will re - Creek Boulevard to complete that sign office and discuss the situation with main as high as we can make them in wall renovation. There are two more General Management. these current market conditions. signs yet to be installed at the corner of Cypress Crossing Drive and OBT. 2009 Budget Document Revisions These two sign walls will be paid for by The HCCA is beginning discussions The HCCA Board of Directors has the Commercial Property Owners As - on the 2009 budget, and we are keep - called together an ad-hoc committee to

6 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 sociation (POA), which governs that tion with Cypress Pointe, will review the prey Park, is that we do not have area (Tract 181 POA). Consequently, operation of these new cameras to see if enough parking facilities to handle all there will be no cost to HCCA for HCCA will be able to use some of the the residents that attend these special these two sign walls. same technology to put additional cam - events. The HCCA set up shuttle-bus eras in our parks. locations to help alleviate the parking Park Hours situation, but some people also parked Staff is reviewing the possibility of Brochure in some of the surrounding neighbor - changing our park hours to a 9:00 p.m. HCCA has just completed a promo - hoods. Since the streets in the non- closing time, rather than 10:00 p.m. for tional brochure for Hunter’s Creek. In gated neighborhoods are Orange various reasons. Our deputies, who an effort to keep property values high, County public streets, there is no monitor the residents and non-residents and to remind people that Hunter’s Hunter’s Creek rule or Orange County at our parks, will be able to leave at 9:00 Creek is a “Wonderful Place to Live,” ordinance that prohibits people from p.m. and patrol the neighborhoods. the HCCA plans to use brochures in a legally parking in these neighborhoods Also, the electricity for some of the limited marketing campaign. We would during special events. Please realize that park lights could be turned off at 9:00 distribute the brochure to relocation this is for a short period of time and is p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m. to save specialists, who are handling all of the for the greater good of Hunter’s Creek money. If you have any comments re - new employees at the medical facilities when you see parking in some of the garding the proposal to shorten the coming to the Lake Nona area, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Addition - hours that the parks are open, please e- continuing relocation for executives for ally, some of the residents in the sur - mail [email protected] . Darden, Disney and other area employ - rounding neighborhoods invite some of ers. their friends to park in their neighbor - Surveillance Cameras hood and then walk over to Osprey HCCA has been testing the surveillance Parking in Neighborhoods During Park along with their guests. cameras at Vista Park II for the last sev - Special Events eral months. Recently, Cypress Pointe One of the down sides of a successful received approval to install a camera at Fourth of July event, and the success of their entranceway. HCCA, in conjunc - other special events being held at Os -

7 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 HCCA Board of Directors ote President - Dave Shirk ank You N Vice-President - Joe Overberger ial Th Spec her, A nd and fat Secretary - Lizzette Herron ved husba ank you 8, our belo special th Treasurer - Ed Schwartz ay 15, 200 e to send a , kind On M y. We'd lik eir helpful Directors - Sharon Bright, Stephanie assed awa mily for th the Robert, p ors and fa thanks to ds, neighb xpress our f Brown, John Fields, and Pete Zieg o our frien want to e embers o t ughts. We irl Scout m caring tho ily; the G inda and nader fam l family; L the Abou the Skopa ; HCCA Board Committees HCWA; co ladies; lley family ; the Bun nd the Ke roop 2046 ha, Bob, a i family; and Chairpersons T nett; Mars Gimignan Garry Sin amily; the and and ; Jax and f mily; Gaby Appreciation ...... Pete Zieg and family ann and fa uit Diane s. R. Lipm kids; Circ Architectural Review ...... Carole Scheinler family; Mr na B. and the Ring olina; Joan Mark and Dog Park . . . Jane Granfield, Ken Peplow, Marlane Spizzirri Tirrikah M is brother , ob Burse; o family; h irst family Finance ...... Ed Schwartz B eam; Cap families, H ker Work T Jane and ndma Landscape ...... Betty Robertucci Brea ecky and amily; Gra is sisters B alter and f us Magazine ...... Denise Sedon family; h ; Petra, W as helped Germany else that h Management ...... Dave Shirk family from to anyone family; and Nominating ...... Maureen Edwards Louise and way. Property Review ...... Sharon Bright along the Public Safety ...... Dave Shirk again, Rules/By-Laws ...... Jack Callender Thank you Strategic Planning ...... John Fields ards tefanie Edw Tennis ...... Stacy Shishima & Ralph Zabriskie Gaby and S For more information on any of these committees, contact the HCCA office at 407/240-6000.

8 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Kissimmee Bonefish HC Resident Grill Charity Event Showcase: a Huge Success Joshua Phelps By Denise Sedon By Denise Sedon Bonefish Grill, located at The Joshua Phelps is a Loop West in Kissimmee, was the location of a very successful Grand very impressive resi - Opening Charity Night event that dent of Hunter’s was held on Saturday, June 28th. Creek. He lives in The More than 220 guests were treated Fairways with his to a spectacular evening of food, parents, Steve and drink, music and fun, while sup - Charles Kozmits, Eunice, and his sis - Proprietor-Bonefish G porting a worthy cause. Smith, Pre rill; Ken sident-Education Fou ter, Loreanna. Josh W ndation Osceola; arren Shelor, Region just turned fifteen al VP-Bonefish Grill; Over $7900 was raised to benefit Pete Edwards, Cha irman-Education Fou on June 7th and loves basketball, golf and art. O ndation the Education Foundation of sceola and Kathy Pie Boa rson, He is a rising ninth grader and previously at - Osceola County. Patrons partic - rd Member-Education Foundation Osceola. tended Trinity Lutheran School. Sounds like a ipated in a silent auction and normal kid so far, right? even a dessert auction, where the highest “Being part of a community means bidder paid $150 for a trio of specialty much more to us than just serving food. desserts. Josh is far from ordinary. He has been involved We’ve taken an important step in foster - in Scouting for six years. He earned The Arrow ing relationships, building a foundation of Light as a Webelos Scout, before crossing Charles Kozmits, Managing Partner of of goodwill and helping out those who Bonefish Grill Kissimmee, stated that need assistance.” over to Boy Scouts. Since that time, he has

9 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Hunter’s Creek Showcase: Joshua Phelps continued ... earned fourteen of the fifteen Eagle merit badges plus twenty-two additional ness making these, although his mother may not agree, after having to house all merit badges. He currently acts as scribe for Troop 826. More than a year ago, he the “critters” in the garage during his project. Josh was invited to give his Eagle became a Den Chief for Pack 823 as well. So far, Josh has earned both Associate project speech at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Kissimmee to over 80 Osceola and Bachelor degrees at the University of Scouting and plans to earn his Master’s business owners, many of whom commented on what a great presentation he degree in Junior Studies later this year. Josh’s troop nominated him as a candidate made. for The Order of the Arrow. He attended Camp LaNoChe in January of this year and became a member of The Order of the Arrow. On May 28, 2008, Joshua passed the We’re not finished yet…Josh is the recipient of the James M. Stewart Good Citizen - Eagle Board of Review and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplish - ship Award, was a Top 100 finisher in the Disney Dreamer and Doer program, and ment that less than 4% of scouts ever achieve. Earning this honor at the age of is very active in his school and church. Josh has two big aspirations: he hopes to fourteen is pretty incredible. play in the NBA, hopefully for the Orlando Magic (and already measuring 6’5’’, this may not be too much of a stretch), and he Another of Josh’s notable achievements led him hopes to be a vehicular designer. Josh already to his Eagle Scout project. Josh has been a volun - designs cars and has big plans for his future teer at Give Kids the World for more than a year. business venture. He also plans to remain ac - He has logged more than 60 hours in the past tive in Scouting. While I was writing this arti - year, by serving in the Gingerbread House. He cle, Josh was off on a 10-day backpacking trip chose this worthy organization as the recipient of to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in Cimarron, his Eagle service project. His main contribution New Mexico. was designing and building sixteen “critter cross - ing guard” signs (see photo), which alert drivers Joshua is truly an inspiration to the young to slow down or stop. This project serves to im - people of today and a testament to what can prove safety at The Village, while brightening up a be achieved if you believe. We can expect truly special place. This project took over 295 man hours of work to complete and great things from this young man. I’m sure he will have lots of fans cheering him cost just over $1900, after a donation of $525 worth of materials. These “crossing on no matter what path he chooses. guards” are a real asset to Give Kids the World. I think Josh should go into busi -

10 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Good Luck, Kelly! When asked what her favorite part of the job has By Denise Sedon been, Kelly replied, “the best part of being Recre - ation Manager was all of the people I was able to I’m sure that many of you have meet and work with. There are so many people come to know Kelly Wolfen - in Hunter’s Creek that give so much of their barger, who is the Recreation time and energy to the community. The volun - and Special Events Manager for teers, the coaches and league officers, local busi - the Hunter’s Creek Community ness owners…the list just goes on. It is a very Association. She has dealt with active community full of people who care about countless residents, coaches, the greater good, which I think can be hard to businesses and vendors in her Kelly Wolfenbarger come by these days.” She has no regrets, although du two-and-a-half year tenure here. ring a Rec Report taping she admits she wasn’t able to accomplish every - Kelly was hired in January of 2006. She thing she wanted to; that torch will be passed to was previously a program manager at a recreation center for teens for the Parks and Recreation Department of College Station, Texas while attending college at Texas A&M Uni - versity. Kelly and her fiancé, Josh, are getting married on October 4th of this year in Austin. They will be moving back home to Texas to be closer to family and to start their new life together, along with their canine “children”. This is sad news for Hunter’s Creek, because Kelly has done a phe - nomenal job for the residents of Hunter’s Creek. Planning events such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Creep Nights and Summer Camp are no small feat, and Kelly has pulled them off without a hitch. Kelly would like to remain in this line of work and hopes to procure employment with a city Parks and Recreation Department. Kelly with Hunter’s Creek After School Program participants

11 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Good Luck, Kelly! continued ... our new manager, Steve Logan, who is a very capable Steve’s Story addition to our staff. By Felipe Medina-Marquez

In the movie Remember the Titans , Coach Yost laments losing the leader of his defense by saying, “You cannot replace a Gary Bertier!” With the departure of Kelly Wolfenbarger, manager of the Recreation and Special Events Department, the Hunter’s Creek Community Association found itself in the same position when trying to replace Steve Logan such an irreplaceable member of the team.

In keeping with the football metaphor, the San Francisco 49ers had the same problem when Joe Montana had to be replaced, but like the HCCA, the team had an ace up their sleeve. A man by the name of Steve Young (you may have heard of him) stepped in for the 49ers, and Kelly working the from what I remember, he had a little bit of success, amassing accolades and breaking Larry Scott Memorial Golf Tournament records. Similarly, the HCCA has a player waiting in the wings, who’s ready to be called up to play with the big boys. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Steve Logan. When asked where she sees herself ten years from now, Kelly hopes to be married with kids and working in the recreational field, ideally. But she promises to visit Steve is just your regular-everyday-normal guy. Born in Miami and raised in Pensacola, Steve Orlando whenever she can. I know you will join me in has always had an appreciation of the great outdoors. He admits, “I didn’t concentrate on one wishing Kelly the very best in her future endeavors. particular sport—maybe that’s why I love this field [recreation] so much. There are just so She has been an invaluable asset to Hunter’s Creek many different activities, and I think I participated in a lot of them growing up.” Steve grew and we will miss her. up playing soccer, but he quickly found that he was interested in several other sports, includ -

12 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 ing Jai-Alai (no joke), basketball, and tennis. Lately, he’s been really interested in The more experience you have, the more different ideas that you can come up lacrosse. He loves staying active, “As I get older and work and other priorities take with.” more center stage in my life, I try to stay physically active, but it just seems it gets more difficult as we get older.” He already has several ideas cooked up for Hunter’s Creek, but he doesn’t want to unveil them until they are more viable. I’ll give you a SPOILER ALERT…he plans on He moved to Orlando about six years ago, and he’s been living in Hunter’s Creek doing more with the Social Center, senior citizens and teenagers (and not neces - for five years. Living here has allowed Steve to make a smooth transition from his sarily all together, but you never know). While he is thrilled to work for Hunter’s old position in Clermont. As a supervisor with the Parks and Recreation Depart - Creek, he understands that there are several challenges that may arise with such ment in Clermont, Steve had to start the program from scratch. It’s a different a position. He believes that no matter where you are, having enough resources is a story in Hunter’s Creek because thanks to his predecessors, the Recreation and big challenge. “You only have a certain number of fields, and this area and these Special Events Department is already established. “It’s kind of neat here…all these facilities are in such good condition that they are in high demand. We want people programs are already in place, and basically have a longer history than any of the to use them, and we want to be able to accommodate as many people as we can, Clermont programs,” he said. but at the same time, we don’t have the fields to accommodate all these sports and all these players. But that’s a challenge everywhere.” Before working in Clermont, he was with Orange County Parks and Recreation for four years. Having 12 years of experience in the recreation field makes him a great Generally, Steve is enthusiastic about working in Hunter’s Creek, “It’s real cool to addition to the team. (The fact that Steve studied Recreation Management at the get into my field in the area I live in…so it’s kind of the best of both worlds.” He University of West Florida doesn’t hurt either.) His experiences have given him the added, “What’s nice about Hunter’s Creek, it’s like a small family here. Everyone’s opportunity to work with all types of people. He told me, “I’ve worked with seniors very warm and friendly. It’s been a very easy transition so far. So I think it will be a before, I’ve worked with youth, I’ve worked in athletics, I’ve worked with special good fit from where I came from. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do events—recreation means different things to different people. So I think when here.” Aren’t we all. someone with a lot of experience comes in, you can try to have a variety of activi - ties and programs, which—like the parade—can have something for everybody.

13 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Dog Park All of this money goes to the Red Cross. Pre-registration is a must. Finance Committee Committee You can attend by bringing your By Denise Sedon By Jane Granfield check to Town Hall and signing up on the registration sheet there. The monthly meeting of the Finance Committee Happy Dog Days of August! It’s When you sign up, indicate was held at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall on Monday, hot, hot, hot! whether you want an Emergency June 19th. In attendance were committee members Care Manual for a dog or cat, Ed Schwartz, Chairperson; Rafael Sotomayor, We have much good news to tell which will be provided at no extra HCCA Controller; Committee Members Ray you: the HCCA Board of Direc - charge during the course. Addi - Alger, Jim Durbin and John Mongoven. tors voted to give the Vistas Dog tional manuals, if needed, may be Park a new shelter much earlier ordered when you sign up at a cost The Finance Committee has been studying invest - than anticipated. In fact, by the of $15.00 each. Make checks ment options for HCCA. RBC Bank was repre - time this article prints, the shelter payable to the American Red sented by Leslie Wright, local branch manager, and construction may already be under - Cross. Don Schultz, of the Wealth Management Division. way! They proposed working with HCCA staff to create Sign-up will be open until Septem - a “laddered portfolio” by determining when funds Additionally, the Dog Park Com - ber 15, 2008, or until the 20-per - would be needed in years to come. This plan mittee and HCCA have combined son limit has been reached. Please would involve placing CDs with various banks to offer a Pet Emergency Care do not bring your pet or any other with staggered maturation dates. The committee course, hosted by the local chapter animal to the event. The Red will consider this approach, which should secure of the American Red Cross. You Cross volunteer will be bringing invested funds, while maximizing returns. need to register to attend. The class her service dog to the class, and will be held at Eagle Park on Sep - she will have practice dummies In this same vein, Ed Wojcik of Merrill Lynch also tember 22, 2008, from 5:30 to 9:00 there as well. appeared before the committee to discuss invest - PM. The class will be limited to 20 ment strategies. Rather than submitting a formal attendees. The cost is $40.00 for That's all for now. Enjoy the sum - proposal, Mr. Wojcik distributed an array of inter - every attendee (including children). mer evenings at the park! esting data, which outlined the results that equities, bonds and fixed income have shown over a period

14 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 of time. He also suggested establishing an “Annual Account,” Become a Candidate for HCCA which would allow for a secure principal while offering reason - able returns. Committee members will continue to research the Board of Directors investment policies of HCCA and determine whether changes By Nominating Committee Members should be made to existing policies. If you are qualified, we encourage you to consider declaring Operating, reserve and working capital statements for May were yourself as a candidate for one of the three single-family resi - reviewed. The net surplus through May 31st is $115,537; al - dence (Class “A”) positions up for election on the Hunter’s though, this figure will be reduced when several delayed main - tenance projects are completed. The committee continues to Creek Community Association (HCCA) Board of Directors. discuss the housing market and past due assessments. The pos - sibility of increased utility costs is also a concern. The Working Do you have… Capital Fund continues to suffer because of the housing market • Experience serving on Boards of Directors for other situation. This fund is expected to yield about one-third the organizations and/or on HCCA Boards or amount that was previously forecast. Committees?

The group also agreed to review the current policy used to col - • Educational and/or experiential management skills lect money from homeowners in the Town Hall lobby. Staff will be asked to prepare a policy statement for members to review at • Expertise in helping to manage homeowner their next meeting. Any changes would then be sent to the Board associations, engineering, landscaping, real estate or for consideration. Florida law?

The Finance Committee normally meets on the third Monday of If you feel you are a qualified resident of Hunter’s Creek and each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall; the next meeting is are willing to serve your community, please consider becoming scheduled for Monday, July 21st, which will have passed as of this a candidate. All candidates are self-nominated. Therefore, if you printing. For the most up-to-date information on future meet - wish to run for a Board position, you should notify HCCA As - ings, please check the website ( www.hunterscreek.net ) or call the sistant General Manager Nancy Rasnic by calling 407-240-6000, Town Hall at 407-240-6000. Residents are welcome to attend. e-mailing [email protected] , or by submitting an appli - cation (included as an insert in this magazine) to the HCCA Nominating Committee at 14101 Town Loop Boulevard, Or - lando FL 32837.

Candidates must notify us by September 1, 2008, providing a head-and-shoulders photo and a bio by that date. We will pub - lish your candidacy and pertinent data in the October issue of Life at Hunter’s Creek magazine , as well as place you on the agenda for a brief address to representatives at the Council of Directors meeting on October 6th. These representatives will be voting for candidates at the Annual Meeting to be held on November 6th.

15 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Accounting Department All HCCA staff is working very diligently to keep operating costs down, and this is By Rafael L. Sotomayor, Controller reflected in our financial results for the first five months, where we show as of May 2008 a surplus of $115,537. We have heard some concerns from homeowners regard - ing our finances. They are concerned about how the economic On another subject, the Finance Committee is still working on two issues: ways to slowdown and foreclosures have affected other associations, balance the operating deficit and investment proposals for our replacement funds. which are going bankrupt. Though all this is true, these par - ticular associations did not have strong management nor were they in a strong fi - Well, we are officially at it again: The Accounting Department is now busy prepar - nancial position to “weather the storm.” We realize that our receivables (due to ing the 2009 Master Budget, and we welcome and encourage you to e-mail any sug - delinquent accounts) have gone up and our cash flow has been somewhat affected, gestions or comments regarding our budget to [email protected] . but not to the point where services to the community are going to be diminished. Operating Statement Balance Sheet – Consolidated As of May 31, 2008 Income MAY YEAR-TO-DATE Assets: Actual Budget Actual Budget Cash – Operating 395,597 Single-Family Assessments Cash – Reserves 1,599,279 289,053 290,642 1,445,719 1,453,210 Assessment Receivables 197,869 Multi-Family Assessments Other Receivables 218,795 88,943 88,943 444,717 444,717 Property Equipment, net Other Income of accumulated depreciation 1,877,102 44,628 43,549 270,775 248,642 Prepaid Expenses 184,859 Totals Deposits 63,986 $422,624 $423,134 $2,161,211 $2,146,569 Total Assets $4,537,487 Liabilities and Fund Balance: Expenses MAY YEAR-TO-DATE Liabilities: Actual Budget Actual Budget Accounts Payable 59,887 Administrative Department Accrued Expenses 251,314 178,246 195,873 937,575 950,516 Loan Payable 1,877,102 Communications Department Deferred Assessment Income 457,133 8,325 3,645 21,355 19,528 Prepaid Assessments 139,167 Recreation Department Due from Operating Account 0 8,699 10,337 63,855 57,980 Total Liabilities $2,784,603 Utilities Fund Balance: 24,294 24,521 114,572 122,606 Reserves Unallocated 1,874,336 Maintenance, General Working Capital Fund 163,278 118,109 182,938 718,083 825,403 Operating Fund Balance(s) (284,730) Irrigation Total Fund Balance $1,752,884 3,372 5,783 20,637 37,916 Total of Liabilities Reserve Transfer and Fund Balance $4,537,487 21,596 21,596 107,979 107,979 Totals $362,641 $444,693 $1,984,056 $2,121,928 Gross Results (deficit) 59,983 (21,559) 177,155 24,641 Loan Principal Payment 12,442 12,250 61,618 60,639 Operating Results $47,541 $(33,809) $115,537 $(35,998)

16 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Capital Projects tribute. If the bench is placed on HCCA Master Association property, Department HCCA will pay for half the cost of the By Carl Avery, Manager bench and plaque and pay for the in - stallation and on-going maintenance. If Construction is underway for a shade it is your desire to have a bench placed structure at the Vista Dog Park. This will in a neighborhood, the total cost is paid be an exact replica of the one recently by the resident and/or neighborhood. By Denise Sedon, Manager completed at the Osprey Dog Park— The neighborhood will have to vote to right down to the weathervane on the approve the cost and more than 50% I believe that everyone has a story. We are roof. This will be a welcome relief from approval is required. blessed with much diversity here in Hunter’s the sun on the hot summer days ahead Creek, and there is something interesting (not to mention the afternoon showers). Mallard Pointe Park now has a drinking and special about every single resident who fountain located near the tot lot and lives here. We often discuss how to find re - For those using the parking lot behind close to the basketball and tennis courts. markable people and subjects to write the tennis courts at Eagle Park, you will about, and we believe you might be one of be happy to hear the lot has received an At the last HCCA Board Meeting, it our best sources! Do you know of someone overlay of asphalt. Parking bumpers were was approved to solicit sponsors to fund who deserves a little praise or maybe has a also installed and new striping was the cost of constructing a Fitness Trail really fascinating career (past or present)? painted, designating the eleven parking with up to ten workout stations to pro - Maybe they give back to the community or spaces. mote fitness…particularly for the mature to the world in a really special way. Please let adults in our community. If you are in - us know; we may be able to write a “spot - There are still funds available in the terested in becoming a sponsor, please light” article about them for an upcoming Hunter’s Creek Memorial Bench Pro - contact Carl Avery at the Town Hall at issue of Life at Hunter’s Creek magazine. gram. Stop by the Town Hall and pick 407-240-6000, extension 143. up an application and guidelines. If Also, I wanted to point out a couple there is someone you would like to me - of things regarding the website, morialize, this is an excellent way to pay www.hunterscreek.net . At the top of each page, under the green “tile” header, there is

17 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Communications Department continued ... Community Standards a space for alerts. If there are important announcements about upcoming events or items that we need to make residents aware of quickly, that is the Department space where the information will go. It shows on each page and scrolls through each item before repeating. Landscape Design for Water Conservation We have also added a new page to the website under the “Your Community” By Nenet Domingo, ARC Administrator tab. If you mouse over that tab, a dropdown menu will appear. In that list, there is a page titled “Helpful Info for Visitors.” Quite a few people inquire During the summer months, our landscapes about Hunter’s Creek as a place to live, whether as a homeowner or as a usually show signs of stress from the hot renter. This page gives an overview of the Hunter’s Creek community for Florida sun. Water use is 100% higher in sum - those who are not familiar with us. If you have friends or neighbors who are mer and most of the water is used outdoors, curious about Hunter’s Creek, send them on over to the website! particularly to water the turf grass. Water-con - serving quality landscapes, such as Xeriscape* If you’re a Bright House subscriber, check out Channel 21. This is a great way or Florida-friendly landscape, are permitted in to keep up with meetings and special events in the community. There are two Hunter’s Creek, but Architectural Review separate tickers that crawl along the bottom of the screen, one for meetings Committee (ARC) approval is required. The and one for events. You may also see some photos and/or video footage of re - ARC Guideline states: “Xeriscape or Florida- cent happenings. This channel is used primarily as a tool to disseminate infor - friendly landscape designs do not resemble mation to our residents. desert landscapes, but reflect the lush tradi - tional appearance of Florida gardens.” Finally, if you have questions or suggestions related to Life at Hunter’s Creek magazine, the www.hunterscreek.net website, or Bright House Channel 21, The implementation of the principles of please contact me by telephone at 407-240-6000 or via e-mail at Xeriscape, or Florida-friendly landscape, makes [email protected] . I would be happy to hear from you. the landscape more water efficient, requiring less fertilizer and fewer chemicals, and it’s low in maintenance, which saves time, effort and money. It is a good, common sense gardening practice. The principles of Xeriscape are:

1. Planning and Design – Plan a design scheme that incorporates different use areas: highly visible and public front-yard of the house, service side-yard areas, and private, outdoor activity in the back yard of the house. Design the landscapes based on use-areas and establish water-use zones: high, as in small highly visible and public areas like the front landscaping; moderate, as in established plants that are watered occasionally; and low, as in plants watered by natural rainfall and not requiring irrigation.

2. Soil Analysis – Determine the physical and chemical characteristics of the planting soil. Take a soil sample to the Orange County Extension Office for testing. Soil types differ in structure and texture, drainage pattern, pH, nutrient content and need for amendments, and fertilizer. It must be improved, when necessary, to encourage plants to develop deep healthy roots, which will ensure the best plant growth. Heavy fertilizing will not compensate for insufficient soil preparation.

18 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 3. Appropriate Plant Selection – Select uniformly over the entire area. For * A trademark; originated in Denver, plants that are compatible with the most other plants, drip irrigation is Colorado in the early 1980s, meaning design, and plants that are well highly efficient. It uses 30% to 50% “dry landscape”. suited to the planting site. less water than sprinkler irrigation. Determine where to put plants best suited for sun or shade; for example, 6. Use of Mulches – Apply approximately try placing drought tolerant plants 2” to 4” of fine-textured organic in areas exposed to direct sunlight. mulch under ornamental plants in Plant location determines water the landscape to conserve moisture needs. and to help control weeds that compete with plants for moisture. 4. Practical Turf Areas – Use turf grass Too much mulch encourages for a specific function in the shallow roots, which are easily (Note: Above article is a brief compilation of landscape. Turf areas should have damaged by excessive heat or cold information from published articles. It was practical shapes that can be and drought. Inorganic mulches, written for the sole purpose of sharing publicly efficiently irrigated and maintained. such as volcanic rock, marble chips, available information that is relevant to Avoid sharp angles and long narrow and gravel, absorb and re-radiate Hunter’s Creek residents.) strips that are difficult to mow and heat from the sun and increase water water. loss from plants and soil. It is How Does HCCA Handle unnatural in appearance and is not Foreclosures? 5. Efficient Irrigation – Zone the recommended. By Karen Marich, Manager irrigation system so that plants with different water needs are irrigated 7. Appropriate Maintenance – Prune Good question. The process might seem separately. Group plants with similar only when necessary, fertilize less, cut and dry; however, there are a lot of water needs. Water turf grass use slow-release fertilizers, and factors that come into play. The main separately from shrubs and flowers. irrigate less. Mow turf grass properly. one is sometimes the HCCA doesn’t get Turf grass requires sprinkler Control weeds and pests. Keep notified that the property is going into irrigation that applies water plants healthy.

19 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Community Standards Dept. continued ... foreclosure until the grass is very long, the letters. Sometimes the HCCA has to go Neighborhood pool smells and the property has been va - in and mow until the bank has hired a cated. Until we are notified that a prop - company to take over. Management erty is in foreclosure, we continue our Department normal enforcement process: three letters, Sometimes we may receive a complaint phone calls, etc. The lawn may be very that the pool smells or that the pool area By Kathleen Pszwaro, Manager unsightly by this time. is not secure. We will inspect and send the necessary letters; however, we typically will Lights, Locks, and Our normal process for mowing fore - not get compliance. If it is an issue of the the Law closed properties once we receive notifica - pool area not being secure, we will at - tion is as follows: tempt to secure the area. However, in That’s right, the three L’s. Like we all some cases it is beyond our means finan - grew up with the three R’s in our lives, 1. Monitor the property to see if it is cially. In this instance, we contact Orange we can now add the three L’s to our abandoned. If so, we take notes and County Code Enforcement, and they will everyday lives. monitor the property for mowing. secure the area. We have also contacted Orange County for foul odors from pool Lights - Light up your house. 2. We attempt to contact someone to areas, abandoned vehicles and prohibited Locks - Lock your doors at all times. mow the property, but on a foreclosed vehicles. Since we cannot file an injunc - Law - Call the law when you see property, we are usually unsuccessful. tion against a foreclosed property, something suspicious. We then prepare a purchase order (PO) contacting Orange County is the next and issue it to a vendor to mow, edge, best thing we can do to solve these issues. These are some burglary prevention and trim the property. tips we can implement into our every - HCCA is limited as to how far we will go day routines, and we can help our 3. We then schedule the property to be to resolve a violation on a foreclosed neighbors by passing this information mowed every two weeks. property. Because of limited funds and li - on to them. Some of these tips you are ability issues, we will not re-sod a lawn, already aware of, and some of you have 4. When the bank takes over, which might trim trees that are not a safety issue, clean heard them all before, but perhaps you take up to a year, we start the roofs, or paint fences, among other main - have forgotten about them or have got - enforcement process over by sending tenance issues. ten a little lackadaisical. If you haven’t

20 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 followed them in a long time, you are letting your ance company for help in making and keeping your inventory. guard down. Mark your valuables with your driver’s license number. This makes stolen items harder to dispose of and easier to find for the police. Please take a moment to go over them and con - tinue to use them. You know what it’s like watching Get to know your neighbors, familiarize yourself with where they the news today: in the first few minutes of the broad - live and what type of vehicle they drive, etc. So if you see some - cast, there are nothing but crime reports. We are one lurking around the area on foot or even in an out-of-place ve - being saturated with news of crime; now let us sat - hicle and something seems suspicious to you, don’t hesitate for a urate our minds with some preventative tips. second to call the law, which in our case would be the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-836-HELP. Then call your Make your home look occupied and difficult to break neighbors to let them know what you have seen and into. Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to that you have contacted the Sheriff’s Office. be away for a length of time, use an automatic timer. Keep lights on in the evening and off during the day. Consider leaving Join your Neighborhood Watch; get involved. Join Citizens the TV or radio on a timer. Keep a light on outside your front on Patrol. Be the extra set of eyes and ears for your neighborhood. door. Remember, lighting is the most inexpensive crime deterrent. Help heighten crime awareness, generate support and strengthen the network for catching criminals. Lock all your outside doors and win - dows before you leave the house or Hunter’s Creek National Night Out will be go to bed. Even if it’s for a short pe - held on Tuesday evening, August 5th at Os - riod of time, lock the doors. Make prey Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There sure all your locks are secure devices. will be free ice cream. Come and meet not Push button locks on doorknobs are just homeowners from your neighborhood, easy for burglars to open. Put dead - but from neighborhoods throughout Hunter’s bolts on all outside doors. Keep the Creek. Find out what you can do to help yourself and others garage door closed and locked. Bur - around you. Let’s learn everything we can about preventing crime, glaries and thefts take only minutes implement everything we learn and let the criminals know that or even seconds to commit. It’s not a Hunter’s Creek neighborhoods are well organized and will fight good idea to leave your garage door back. remote in your car while it’s parked in your driveway. This is easy access for a criminal to get to your valuables and, most impor - tantly, you. Sliding glass doors are very vulnerable. Get one of the special locks available for better security. Check with a locksmith or hardware stores for alternatives. Consider installing an alarm system and have it monitored.

Okay, now that you are all locked up inside, do not open your door until you know who is out there. You didn’t go through all the trouble to secure yourself and keep the criminal out to just open the door without checking on who is there.

Don’t let daily newspapers accumulate in the driveway or by the front door while you are away. Make arrangements to stop deliv - ery of the newspaper while you are gone. Don’t let the lawn and shrubbery grow wild while you are gone. Criminals look for these types of things. Make arrangements to have the lawn mowed and shrubs trimmed. In fact, you should always keep the shrubs trimmed. Don’t give a criminal a place to hide.

Never, never, never leave keys under the doormat, in the flower - pot or any secret hiding place; burglars always know where to look for hidden keys.

Keep a detailed inventory of all your valuables with a good de - scription of items, date purchased, original value, serial numbers, etc. Keep a copy in a safe place away from your home—like a safe deposit box. This is also a good precaution in case of a fire. Take photos or video of your valuables. Check with your home insur -

21 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 After-School Program Registration The first day of school is quickly approaching! Do you have plans for your child’s after-school care? Look no further than By Kelly Wolfenbarger, Manager the Hunter’s Creek After-School Program. This program takes place at National Night Out the Osprey Park Social Center just down the Tuesday, August 5th road from Hunter’s 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Creek Elementary. Osprey Park Ages: 5-12 years old Free ice cream! Join your neighbors as we come together Hours: 3-6 p.m. to take a stand against crime in our community. If you cannot attend the event, we encourage you to join in on (2-6 p.m. on Wednesdays) this national event by turning your outdoor lights on be - Cost: $40 per week tween the hours of 6-9 pm and send a message to crimi - nals that our neighborhoods are organized and will fight back! Students will receive help on their homework, spend some time outside burning off some energy, and participate in crafts, indoor activities, reading, and free time. Each child will receive a snack as soon as they arrive. Call (407) 240-6000 Golf Tournament for more information on this program. Registration forms are available online at www.hunterscreek.net . 7th Annual Creep Nights Teen Hunter’s Creek Informational Meeting Larry Scott Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, September 13th 8:00 a.m. Hunter’s Creek Golf Club $70 per player Tuesday, August 12th Sign up as a foursome or we can place you with a team! 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Register at Hunter’s Creek Town Hall by September 10th. Registration forms are available online at Osprey Park Social Center www.hunterscreek.net . This meeting is for anyone interested in volunteer - A silent auction will be held throughout the event. Prizes ing for the Creep Nights haunted house or hayride. include golf outings and weekend getaways! All proceeds You must be at least 13 years old to volunteer. from the tournament and auction will go to the Juvenile (Younger volunteers will be considered with parent Diabetes Research Foundation in memory of past HCCA permission.) We will be discussing the commitment Vice President, Larry Scott. you are making, workdays, and this year’s theme. Interested in sponsoring the tournament? Call (407) 240-6000 for more information. Call (407) 240-6000 to find out how.

22 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Hunter’s Creek Running Club August Monthly Activities

The Running Club meets every Saturday for Yoga runs here in Hunter’s Creek. If you are in - Mon./Wed. 7:30pm Osprey Park terested in starting the sport, improving your Social Center endurance, or training for a long distance HC Women’s Golf race, this group is for you! For more infor - Tuesday 8:30am HC Golf mation, please contact Christine Ducey at Club 407-963-7777 or e-mail [email protected] . Bingo 2nd Thursday 7:30pm Osprey Park Social Center Senior Social Bingo! Friday 1:00pm HC Town Hall Did you know that we hold Bingo on the second Thursday of each month? Ladies Round Robin Tennis 2nd Friday 7:00pm Osprey Park Join us for our next Bingo Night: Mixed Doubles Tennis Thursday, August 14th 3rd Saturday 7:00pm Osprey Park 7:30 p.m. Racquetball Osprey Park Social Center Sunday 8:00am HC Middle School Notice: Volleyball Due to preparations for Hunter’s Creep Nights, Bingo for Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm Osprey Park September and October will be held at the Eagle Park Community Building. Call (407) 240-6000 with questions.

Kid’s Night Out is Back! Yoga Kids – need a night away from the parents? Par - ents – need a night away from the kids? Then sign up for Kids Night Out! Yoga is back on a normal Mon - day/Wednesday schedule after a Friday, September 19th short hiatus in July. Pay $50 per 6:00-9:30 p.m. month for unlimited classes on Mondays and Wednesdays Osprey Park Social Center from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the $12 if registered by September 18; Osprey Park Social Center. $15 if registered on day of event **Classes will be moving to the Eagle Park Community Building starting August 25th Kids will enjoy games, crafts, free while we prepare for Hunter’s Creep Nights. time, a movie, and pizza with friends!

TBD This outdoor movie is Movie FREE! Friday, September 26th in the Bring your blankets 8:00 p.m. • Osprey Park and lawn chairs – Park ground seating only! 23 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008

Another July 4th Celebration Manager, I had less than two weeks to familiarize myself with their biggest event of the year, the spectacular July 4th Parade in the Books and Carnival. By Steve Logan, Incoming Recreation Manager After ten days of getting caught up on the logistics of the event There is nothing like the first two weeks of a new job. Just like (and still struggling to remember everyone’s name - why does a kid attending their first day at a new school, you’re the new this seem to get more difficult each year?), I was anxious to get kid on the block – the only one who can’t find the restroom, to the day of the event itself. doesn’t know where the supply room and mailroom are located, and can’t remember anyone’s name. There’s so much to learn, Friday morning, July 4th, started in the Promenade Shopping in addition to the duties that you were hired to do. It can be Center at 6am where we were to help stage the parade partici - quite overwhelming. Oh, by the way, you’re also in charge of or - pants and make sure everyone got into position. It was great to ganizing a parade! see so many smiling faces in their bright, polished cars, playing their instruments, practicing their karate routines, and enjoying Talk about being thrown into the fire. After being brought on the moment that a community event like this can bring. There by the HCCA to be their next Recreation and Special Events were about 50 units in the parade - local dignitaries, classic and

28 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 sports cars, local schools, local businesses, bands and more. With Citizens on Patrol the assistance of some experienced help at the staging area, all By Dennis Kent the units were in place by 9:30am, and - led by our Orange County Motor Units - the procession set off towards Osprey I have just finished reading an article in US News and World Re - Park. port about Frank Abagnale, who was a master con-man (a.k.a. a flim-flam man, a fraudster).They made a movie about him called After the parade went off without a hitch (and the temperature Catch Me If You Can . As I read this article, I congratulated myself had risen to 150 degrees), I assisted with the family races which and then rebuked myself. Why? Because Frank explained how he included a water balloon toss, three-legged race, potato sack race, was able to scam people out of $2.5 million all over the United Frisbee throwing contest, and the ever-popular sponge relay, States and in 26 countries. where everyone got a chance to cool off and get a little wet. The family races were a great way for kids and adults alike to com - Here are some tips I got from the article. Don’t write a lot of pete in a fun, non-competitive environment. Everyone had a checks. Frank illustrated how there is too much info about you great time and many prizes were given out. Win or lose, the look that goes onto a check. In some states, your driver’s license is also on everyone’s faces as they walked away was very rewarding. We your social security number. So, think about all the information you have printed on your checks, not including what you have could have run the races all day if we had the time. to add - phone number, date of birth, driver’s license number, etc. Sometimes you have to write a check, but be careful. The 2008 July 4th event had something for everyone. Certain days throughout the year will be remembered for years to come. Have you ever owed the IRS money? What do you have to do? As the day was winding down, one got the sense that this was You write a check to the IRS. If a bad guy gets the check, he can one of those days for so many Hunter’s Creek kids and their “wash” the check and substitute his name for the IRS. Where did parents. After having attended the event previous years as a res - you mail the check from? Was it a secure Post Office pick-up ident, it was great to officially be a part of the HC team. And box? Or was it some place like the small mailboxes we have in the what a team it is! All HCCA staff worked the event and all were neighborhood that could be broken into? equally important in their roles, from the managers to the teen volunteers. It takes a team effort to put on an event of this mag - Treat your checkbook like cash. Have you left the checkbook in nitude, and Hunter’s Creek residents can be proud of their team. the car? How easy is that to steal? Frank says that the thief would Great job! take the last check from the book and by the time you notice it’s missing, it’s already too late. And thanks to everyone for the warm welcome from the rest of staff.

29 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Citizens on Patrol continued ... Check your bank statement monthly . Frank says that 51% of peo - The Fabs will be going to Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino, leav - ple don’t even open their bank statements. He also stated that ing from Sanford Airport on Friday, September 19th at noon and after 30 days, your time to report a fraudulent transaction has ex - returning on Sunday, September 21st at 6pm. The cost is $279 per pired, and the bank does not have to refund your money. person (double or triple occupancy; single occupancy is $319), and includes round-trip airfare on a 737 jet and accommodations And last, but not least (I got this one from Costco), use a pig - at the Tropicana Resort. The Tropicana has 21 world-class restau - mented-gel-ink pen to make out your check. They smear when rants, non-stop entertainment, a dazzling array of over 30 shops somebody tries to “wash” them because the gel imbeds itself into and south Jersey's only IMAX Theatre...all on the Atlantic City the fiber of the check. beach and Boardwalk. It features three floors of shopping, dining, theater and spa services in a state-of-the-art complex. Now don’t you feel smarter? I sure do.

By Marion Elden

The Fabs will be meeting-less during the summer months, but will continue with some of our ongoing activities. Bunco will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm at Osprey Park. The cost is $6.00. Bring your own snacks. Our Breakfast Club will meet at 9:30am every Monday at Bad Ass Coffee. Call Cory at Luncheon at the 407-438-1737 for further information. Orlando Culinary FYI: The Fabs will be sponsoring two gambling trips this year: one Institute to Atlantic City in September and the other to Tunica, Mississippi in November. Mr. Fabs and guests are cordially invited.

30 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Hunter's Creek Motorcycle Club By Rick Sparveri

Are you a member yet? Do you enjoy riding? Are you looking for a new riding buddy? Do you enjoy meeting new neighbors and friends? Do you enjoy finding new roads and even a new destination or place to eat?

We are a group of neighbors who enjoy getting out and riding together. Over the last few months, we have ventured to Cocoa Beach, Tarpon Springs, Lake County and Mt. Dora, and the Lakeridge Winery Harvest & Craft Festival. Each of our day trips includes stops where there is some sort of shopping and always a place for good food and drink. The day trips are usually held on Saturday, and we try to plan somewhere between a 100- and 200-mile round trip. In the past, we’ve also done a Welcoming Committee and Fabs Meeting couple of short rides on weeknights to take in a bike-night event or just to enjoy a cold drink. We Our November trip to the Fitz Casino have also ridden as a group in a charity poker run. and Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi will depart from Sanford Airport on Friday, We are a diverse group: our riders have different levels of experience, and they use all sorts of bikes November 14th at noon and return on Sun - from cruisers to sport bikes to trikes; so come out and join us. We are just a social riding group of day, November 16th at 6:00 pm. The cost is $279 /person (double or triple occupancy; Hunter's Creek residents and friends. single occupancy is $319), and it includes non-stop round-trip airfare on a 737 jet and Our next meeting is September 10th at Kahuna Grill; so if you are interested in joining us, please accommodations at the Fitz, plus one meal voucher. e-mail us at [email protected]. Make your plans early! Call Marion at We look forward to seeing you on our next ride. 407-855-3436 to make reservations.

31 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 HC International Wine Tasting Club By John Mahagan

Since the year By Karen Novak, HCWA President 2000, residents and friends from the Come and join the fun at our 2008 community have met a few times a Membership Party! year to sample wines from around We have the following fun things planned for By Scott Brody the globe in an in - the upcoming 2008-2009 year: formal, non-com - mercial setting. Everyone brings their Fall registration for recreational September - Membership Event with Guest favorite wines and finger foods, and soccer is now available online at Speaker on Life Skills everyone goes home with the wine of their www.hunterscreeksoccer.com . October - An Evening at the Spa choice at the end of the evening. We will be holding in-person November - Pot Luck Dinner at Tirrikah Amateur musicians are always encouraged registration on Molina's Home to come. Saturday, September 6th at Saturday, August 2nd December - Dinner Out 6:30pm is the tentative date for the next January - An Evening at Let's Eat International Wine Tasting Event at the and Saturday August 9th Cassara’s home in Falcon Pointe. This from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm February - Casino Night March - Tea Night event is open to all. If you want to at Kahuna Grill. know more, send an e-mail to April - Preparation for Bunny in the [email protected] , and we'll make Park Event sure to send you the details. Hope to see If you have any questions, please May - Board Transition Party you there! call (407) 858-5384. See you in September!

32 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Swimming with Caution West Creek Elementary School By Felipe Medina-Marquez By Angela Clayton

Residents should heed a warning from the Hooray, West Creek Orange County Health Department, which advises “residents and visitors to avoid contact Scored Another “A” with freshwater, lakes and ponds, due to the increased risk of amoebic infection.” The amoe - For the fourth consecutive year, bic infection thrives in temperatures greater West Creek Elementary has received the coveted than 80 degrees Fahrenheit and claimed the school grade of an “A” from the Florida Depart - lives of several children last year. The county ment of Education. Everyone’s tireless efforts advises residents to curtail their freshwater contributed to this. From room parents to our activities until the temperature cools, but in the talented staff, everyone had a hand in our suc - event that people do go swimming, they cess. We are looking forward to starting the new recommend wearing masks and nose clips. They school year with continued success, continuing also suggest seeking immediate medical atten - the strong partnership between the school and the community. tion if the following symptoms develop after being in the water: “headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, lack of Keep Saving Those Boxes attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance and bodily control, seizures and Last year West Creek ranked No. 18 out of 457 schools hallucinations.” Remember, this phenomenon in the Central Florida area. Our amazing school was in can occur in any of Florida’s bodies of the top 3% of the state, and top 4% of the country, for freshwater. Swimming in any body of water in collecting Box Tops for Education! Whoo hoo! Please Hunter’s Creek is prohibited, but if your sum - continue to save Box Tops over the summer. Looking mer activities take you into the local lakes or for something to do during the summer? Go to ponds outside of Hunter’s Creek, please use ex - www.boxtops4education.com/ActivityCenter/ for additional activities. treme caution.

33 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 West Creek Elementary School continued ... Hunter's Creek Middle School Meet Your Teacher Night By Elaine Rogers 6th Grade Meet Your Teacher Night Date: August 14, 2008 Time: 5:30 PM Location: School Cafeteria

Meet your Teacher night is an important Freedom High School By Claire Gatrell Stephens event for parents, students and teachers. For parents, it provides an opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and to learn Freedom High School Announces Fall about what is to come. For teachers, it is Textbook Checkout Dates a chance to meet parents and discuss expectations for the school year. For Dates for 2008/09 FHS textbook checkout are listed on the facing page. Students students, it’s a chance to meet their may come on campus to get a copy of their schedule, select a locker ($2.00), and teachers and find out a little bit about purchase a parking pass ($75.00) for the coming school year. Students must bring their FHS ID cards, or they may purchase a new card for $5.00. Incoming ninth their new classrooms. Please make plans graders will be issued an FHS ID card, but must bring some form of identifica - to attend this year’s Meet Your Teacher tion such as their middle school ID or a report card. event on Thursday, August 14th. Doors will open at 4 pm and close at 7 pm. We Adult volunteers are needed to help with the textbook checkout. If you can help, look forward to seeing you there! please call 407-816-5600 ext. 4044 or ext. 4010 and speak with Mrs. Mosholder. Please speak directly with Mrs. Mosholder; do not leave a voice mail. You may also contact her via email at [email protected] .

34 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Textbook Checkout Days for Girl Scouts Prepare for New 2008/2009 School Year* Program and Journey By Carol MacKeen Times: 8:30 to 11:30 AM and 1:00 to 3:00 PM The new Girl Scout Leadership program will roll out this fall Please note: We will be closed for lunch from 12:00 until with all new material and a more purposeful leadership direc - 1:00. tion. This year’s theme is “It’s Your World; Change It,” and it will be carried out in each level. New grade levels and new • Aug. 1st - Juniors and Seniors Only books will be introduced in the new Girl Scout Daisy Flower Garden, Brownie Quest, Junior Agent of Change, Amaze • Aug. 4th and 5th - NO CHECKOUT – Cadettes, Senior Girl Topia and to the newest level, Ambassa - OCPS computers will be down for maintenance dor, Your Voice, Your World. These programs • Aug. 6th - Sophomores Only will prepare Girl Scouts with quali - • Aug. 7th - Freshmen Last Names A – M ties, skills, and tal - • Aug. 8th - Freshmen Last Names N – Z ents they will be able to use to *You must have returned all textbooks from previous years make a difference or paid all obligations to take advantage of the early text - in the world. book checkout. Obligations may be paid with cash only. This summer’s Girl For more information, refer to the FHS web site: Scout Day Camp http://www.freedom.ocps.net . started the new Leadership Journey. Eighteen girls took program aide (PA) training, while existing program aides volunteered at two different day camps. Program aides help deliver pro - gram material and are mentors to the young girls attending camp. They help them have fun and learn new skills. Congratula - tions to all the new PAs, and a big thanks to all the PAs who worked at this year’s day camp, for sharing your knowledge and guiding other girls!

See everyone in August!

35 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Keep It Down, Will Ya? with the recently increased fine ($201) for that violation. Also, By Denise Sedon loud music makes it difficult to hear emergency vehicles that are approaching, which hampers rescue personnel efforts. Recently, at the HCCA office, we have received pleas from res - Driver inattention, including fiddling around with your stereo idents who are frustrated with the amount of noise in their controls, is the cause of six million traffic accidents annually. neighborhoods. I often think to myself when I’m sitting in That’s about 50% of all accidents and much higher than those traffic and my mirrors are vibrating due to noise from neigh - caused by drunk drivers. Here are a few more sobering facts: boring cars, “Did I ever really listen to my music that Auto accidents are the #1 cause of death in teenagers today. loud?” And the answer is, “Absolutely!” But Florida is the #1 state in the nation for pedestrian deaths nonetheless, I was mindful of the fact that caused by motor vehicles. Noise and speeding are being out on the open road with the speakers the top complaints received by police nation - blasting is different than driving through a residential wide. neighborhood with your music at the same level. However, it is still a violation and When is music considered noise? There is ac - you can be cited. tually a Supreme Court ruling on this matter. The law states that one can listen to anything Here are some items from a recent Or - he or she desires as long as it cannot be heard ange County Sheriff’s Office handout at the specified prohibited distance, which a that may be of interest. Law enforcement Florida State Statute lists as 25 feet. is attempting to initiate a public awareness program which will create a better and safer community. Let’s face it…excessively But the bigger issue is consideration. Wouldn’t it just be easier loud music can be very annoying to those who may not share to try and be considerate of those around you? When you pull your tastes, but aside from that, there are driving hazards that into the driveway at home, maybe the mom next door has must be considered. Recent studies show that drivers who are been up all night with a sick child. Many people work odd listening to very loud music have a reaction time of only 20% hours and have to catch sleep whenever they can. I have a as compared to normal reaction times and those drivers are great group of neighbors, but in the past I’ve had some not-so- twice as likely to run a red light. You could buy a lot of CDs great neighbors. The ones you get along with are much better, believe me. They will watch out for you like no one else and these days, you can’t put a price on that.

36 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Summer Camp Corner By Edna Del Toro, Camp Director

Summer Camp started with a blast of Both camps kicked off the second week of color and excitement, celebrating festivals summer enjoying plenty of outdoor time. around the world. Campers at both Eagle What would be better than a cool spray of and Osprey Parks learned about Japan and water on a hot day? We have the answer…a Has your summer home décor changed China, and they had the opportunity to game of dodge ball using water balloons! drastically? Are the Chinese dragons, look at pictures of the Great Wall of Cold watermelon slices, popsicles and a Japanese fans, Chinese lanterns, and koi China, Samurai warriors, Sumo wrestlers, movie provided entertainment for the next fish competing for space with the artwork, Chinese and Japanese homes and people. couple of hours. Eagle campers added beads and feather crafts? That can only Campers shared their own knowledge mean that the Eagle Park summer camp about the topics discussed. Our first field resident artists are at work again! trip took us to Arabian Nights where we enjoyed wonderful story telling, music, lights, fire and incredible horsemanship.

Eagle campers ended their first week of camp designing glitter fireworks and sam - pling Chinese foods and fortune cookies, while Osprey Park dressed up for the Grand Mardi Gras Masquerade Party.

37 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Summer Camp Corner continued ...

sand castle competitions to their water movies to see Kung Fu Panda , which was week of camp found us dancing with a lit - games. An informative water safety pres - followed by a pizza lunch, and was greatly tle help from one of our favorite games - entation was given by the Children’s Safety enjoyed by all. Dance Dance Revolution! Rainy weather Village. All campers had the opportunity gives us a chance to play musical chairs, to learn and practice martial arts tech - In keeping up with the spirit of the 4th of freeze dance, four corners and other fun niques from another visiting program. The July, campers made red, white and blue indoor games. Eagle campers set up a highlight of this week was a trip to the spinners. After a short recess, the third country fair complete with games, prizes, crafts, balloons and water games. A skating trip for Osprey campers and a bowling trip for Eagle campers brought a great week to a perfect end! Stay tuned for the upcoming adven - tures in weeks four, five, six and seven.

38 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Who’s Who in the 2008 Election* opment plans in his community. According to his website, www.rickgeller.com , he By Felipe Medina-Marquez helped convince Orange County to purchase land that would eventually become the Dr. Phillips Community Park, and he “spearheaded a grass roots campaign, raising over It’s election time again! Politicians all over the country are doing whatever they can to $2.3 million to construct the Jack and Lee Rosen JCC Community Center and Preschool getyourattention,andmoreimportantly,yourvote.Sometimesit’sdifficulttogetaclear for families of all faiths.” pictureofthecandidatesandtheissues.Toooften,peoplesimply“Christmastree”their election ballots and make uninformed decisions based on party affiliations. Shannon Gravitte – Professionally, Mrs. Gravitte has worked for US Repre - sentativeBillMcCollumasDistrictDirectorandDirectorofCommunications,andshehas Tohelpyoumakeyourdecision,wehaveoutlinedsomeofthekeyracesthatwillaffect worked as Senior Communications Director for Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood. Currently, the residents of Hunter’s Creek. Below you will find a list of the candidates and various sheworksattheFloridaofficesofPublicStrategies,Inc.(PSI),andsheisaBoardMem - information about them; moreover, you will find links (where available) so that you can berontheOrangeCountyHistoryMuseumandMayorCrotty’sWomen’sLeadershipSum - learn even more about the candidates. mit. Her website, www.shannongravitte.com , explains, “Shannon’s priorities include protecting the quality and safety of our neighborhoods, ensuring our infrastructure Orange County Commission District 1 needs are met and managing growth in a smart, prudent manner while protecting our Scott Boyd – As a sixth generation native, Mr. Boyd’s family has been in Florida region’s natural beauty.” since the days before Disney. He believes that managing the growth in Orange County, stopping traffic congestion and crime, and overcrowded schools are the larger issues Orange County School Board District 4 ofthiselection.Hiswebsite,www.electscottboyd.com ,reports,“HehasbeenVice-Pres - Deeba Ahmad – No information available at the time of writing. Check with identofMcKinnonCorporation,anagri-business/citruscompanyforfourteenyears.He the Supervisor of Elections for more information about this candidate. hasservedinahostofvolunteerorganizationsandiscurrentlyViceChairmanoftheOr - angeCountyBuildingCodesBoardofAdjustments andAppeals.”Additionally, heworked Vicky Bell –Shefeelsherexperienceasaneducatormakesherastrongcandidate. with developers and local officials to help build the first certified green community in Onherwebsite,www.geocities.com/vickybell4 ,Mrs.Belloutlinesherexperienceined - West Orange County. ucation, which includes earning tenure in the Palm Beach County Public School sys - tem. She has also been a chairperson and board member of different organizations, Rick Geller – For 16 years, Mr. Geller has been practicing law as a business litiga - including acting as School Advisory Chairman at West Orange High School and River - tor. He prides himself on his community involvement, which includes protecting Bay land Elementary School. In 2008, she received an MA degree in Literature from UCF and Meadows Elementary School from further overcrowding and defeating harmful devel - she currently teaches English composition at Valencia Community College.

39 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Whos’s Who in the 2008 Election continued ... Louis Roeder – On Mr. Roeder’s website, www.louroeder.com , he explains how dicialNominatingCommitteebyGovernorJebBush,workingasalawclerkattheWhite he has “the most qualified background and skill set that would help [him] be an effec - House’s Counsel Office and working for the Florida Governor General Counsel’s Office. tive Board member in these fiscally challenging times.” His background includes being a member of the Orange Tree Estate H.O.A., Orange Tree Master H.O.A. Board, Orange Joe Mantilla (R) – Mr. Mantilla was raised in District 40 by his mother. Before County Development Advisory Board and Chairman of the School Impact Fee Advisory earning his MBA at the University of Miami, he studied locally at Valencia, then at the Group. In addition to his county experience, he earned a BA in Art History and a Bache - University of Central Florida. He has served in several leadership roles including Vice lor’sinArchitecturefromRice,anMBAandJDfromtheUniversityofHouston,andaCFP PresidentofRegionalBusinessConsultingFirm,PoliticalAidetoUSCongressmanBillMc - from Denver. Collum, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and Direc - tor of Central Florida Regional Office for US Senator Mel Martinez. On his website, Florida State Representative District 40 www.joemantilla.com , he explains, “I am uniquely qualified to replace outgoing State Todd Christian (D) – Mr. Christian is running for Andy Gardiner’s seat in Dis - Representative Andy Gardiner and continue representing our community with experi - trict 40. He graduated from Christopher Newport University in Virginia and is also very ence and dedication.” proud of his military service to the Navy; he graduated basic training and SeaBee “A” School. He has been employed for a number of years as Finance Manager for a local im - District 49 port car company. Mr. Christian states the economic recession, educational issues and J.P. Quiñones (R) –AccordingtoMr.Quiñones’website,www.electjpq.com ,his the rise in crime as his platform. He is concerned with the record number of unem - topthreeprioritiesinrunningforofficewillbeattractingnewhightechindustrytothe ployed citizens in Florida, the lack of priority given by the government to education and area, securing more affordable health care, and improving our school system. He is the current lack of resources dedicated to fighting crime. For more information on this also concerned over “high gas prices, escalating costs and rising unemployment.” Mr. candidate, go to www.toddchristian2008.com . Quiñones is a graduate of Meridian Business College, with degrees in Hospitality and Hotel Management. He has also received certification from Mid-Florida Tech and is in - Eric Eisnaugle (R) – Mr. Eisnaugle is one of two Republicans running for Dis - volved in many volunteer organizations. He has managerial, sales and marketing expe - trict 40. State Rep. Steve Precourt says, “Eric shares Andy Gardiner’s conservative val - rience in the hospitality and restaurant industries. ues and will continue to fight for the things that Andy has championed over the last eight years.” He received a BS in Business Administration and Economics before he Darren Soto (D) – After replacing John “Q” Quiñones (not to be confused with earned his JD from Vanderbilt University. He currently works as a business attorney, Mr.Soto’sopponent)in2007,Mr.Sotoisrunningforre-election.Heattendedlawschool representingbusinessesandbusinesspeople.Hiswebsite,www.electeric.org ,outlines at George Washington University, and he still practices law in Central Florida. His web - his experience, which includes being appointed Commissioner of the Ninth Circuit Ju - site, www.darrensoto.com , informs, “As a commercial and civil rights attorney, he be -

40 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 lieves we must strike a balance between the interests of business and of the individ - Alan Grayson (D) – Mr. Grayson is also vying for his party’s nomination. Orig - ual in order to preserve the Great State of Florida for future generations.” When he isn’t inally from New York, he was educated at Harvard, where he received an extensive ed - representingDistrict49,heservesastheTreasureroftheOrangeCountyDemocratsand ucation (BA, JD, MA, and completed coursework and exams for his PhD). Mr. Grayson is the Vice President of Communications for the Orange County Young Democrats. a lawyer-turned-businessman-turned-lawyer, and he is now adding politician to his re - sume.Hiswebsite, www.graysonforcongress.com ,saysheis“likeanAvengingAngelfor Florida State Senator Dist. 9 the taxpayers and soldiers,” because as a lawyer, he has been successful in prosecut - Darius L. Davis (D) – There was no information available on this candidate ing contractors in Iraq for war profiteering. at the time of writing. Check with the Supervisor of Elections. Ric Keller (R) – Mr. Keller is the four-term representative of the 8th District. He Andy Gardiner (R) – Since term limits prohibit Daniel Webster from running is the only Floridian serving on the House Education and Labor Committee, in addition fortheFloridaSenateagain,Mr.Gardinerwillberunningforhisseat.AsaformerFlorida to serving on the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a member of Congress, he has StateRepresentative(electedin2000),Mr.Gardineralreadyhassomeexperienceunder missed65votes(or4%)duringthissession,andhehassidedwithhisparty92%ofthe his belt. While in office, various organizations have praised his work by awarding him time. Prior to his work as a public servant, he was raised in Orlando; later, he attended the Orange County Young Republicans Legislator of the Year Award in 2007, the Chris - East Tennessee State University and received his JD from Vanderbilt University. tian Coalition Faith and Family Award (every year since 2002), and the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Advocate Award in 2007. He was also named one of the Todd Long (R) – Mr. Long first came to Orlando to attend Rollins, where 50 Most Powerful People by Orlando Magazine in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Visit he earned a degree in Economics, and he eventually earned his JD from Wake Forest his website, www.andygardiner2008.com , for more information. University. Currently, he practices commercial litigation and insurance defense; in 2005, he started a law firm, Long and Gonzalez. According to his website, U.S. Representative District 8 www.toddlongforcongress.com , Mr. Long describes himself as “a conservative Alexander Fry (D) – The self-proclaimed “Dark Horse of District 8” is one of Republican running in the tradition of Ronald Reagan and Teddy Roosevelt.” He is the fiveDemocratsrunningforachanceataseatintheUSCongress.Butbeforehecanchal - only other Republican challenging Ric Keller. lenge the incumbent, Ric Keller, he needs to win his party’s nomination. His website, www.fryforcongress.com , informs that Mr. Fry is an optical engineer who works in the Mike Smith (D) –HecurrentlyworksasalitigationattorneyforMorganandMor - defense industry. More recently, he has published a book, Carnival of Freaks: gan. His career began after he graduated from the Stetson University College of Law The One Man Plan to Save America , which discusses his life and illus - whenheworkedasanassistantStateAttorney.“Heconductedover50jurytrials”while trates his beliefs on the breakdown of the American political system. working for the state of Florida. On his website, www.mikesmithforcongress.com , Mr.

41 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Whos’s Who in the 2008 Election continued ... Smith emphasizes the importance of “improving our education system, protecting our Orange County Sheriff environment, and lowering the national debt.” He’s been endorsed by the 21st Century Bill Armstrong (R) – Educated at Embry Riddle, he received a BS in Democrats, Sheet Metal Workers, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Carpen - Criminal Justice. As a career law-enforcer, Mr. Armstrong has spent 33 years ters,ElectricalWorkers,AmericanPostalWorkersandtheAmericanAssociationforJus - serving and protecting in Brevard, Orange and Seminole Counties. His website, tice. www.electbillarmstrong.org , lists several of his accomplishments on the force, includ - ing creating and running the Joint Law Enforcement/Fire Rescue Helicopter program, Charlie Stuart (D) – He was born and raised in Orlando, and graduated from managingoperationalbudgets,assets,andfacilities,saving“taxpayersseveralmillions the University of Florida with a BS in Business Administration. After running several in equipment purchases and operational costs.” As Sheriff, he says he will increase the companies (including his father’s business - George Stuart, Inc.), Mr. Stuart has spent police force by 50 officers within his first 180 days in office, without increasing the much of his professional career as a consultant, speaker and author. He also serves on budget and “at no cost to the taxpayers of Orange County.” several Boards of Directors for the YMCA, functioning in different capacities (see web - site for specifics: www.charliestuartforcongress.com ). This is not his first run for Dis - Jerry Demings (D) – He is the husband of Orlando Police Chief Val Demings. trict 8 Representative; in 2006, he lost to Ric Keller (R) by a margin of 53% - 46%. Butfor21years,Mr.DemingsworkedfortheOrlandoPoliceDepartment,spendingfour years as Orlando Police Chief, until Mayor Richard Crotty selected him as the Public Quoc Ba Van (D) –At 25 years of age, Mr. Van, a recent graduate from the Safety Director. On his website, www.jerrydemingsforsheriff.com , he boasts, “During Emory University School of Law, is the youngest Democrat in the race. Prior to that, he my tenure, crime was at one of the lowest historical levels.” As Sheriff, he says he will attended and graduated from Georgetown University, earning a degree in Government be tough on violent crime and will use his educational background in business and fi - and Economics with a minor in Philosophy. On his website, www.vanforcongress.com , nance to bring fiscal responsibility to the Department. He graduated from Florida State he boasts of his grassroots campaign effort: “In Florida, most candidates pay the filing UniversitywithadegreeinFinance,andreceivedanMBAfromFloridaMetropolitanUni - fee to run… I took the time to get on the ballot the only way that I could, which is a very versity. difficult and long process.” The process required going door-to-door and getting 5,800 petitions signed. Malone Stewart (D) – Mr. Stewart has spent 24 years serving the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Winter Park Police Department. During that time, he has implemented several programs to help deter and/or rehabilitateat-riskyouthfromcrime;theseprogramsincludethe Nehemiah School for Boys, JAMS Unit, and the ROCKY program (seewebsite,www.malonestewart.com ,forspecifics).Asthefor - mer President of NOBLE and other organizations, he’s been rec - ognized for his leadership roles. In 2007, Mel Martinez nominated him to “attend Senator Kay Hutchinson’s African American Lead - ership Summit at the US Senate.” He was also the “recipient of the Florida Chapter of Southern Police Institute Integrity Award.”

John Tegg (R) – After 27 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Tegg retired as Special Investigations Division Chief in 2003. Since 2006, he has been Edgewood Police Chief.Whenheisn’tfightingcrime,he’sbusyvolunteeringforthe Parent Teacher Student Association, and is a volunteer for the Or - ange County Public Schools “Additions” program. On his website, www.johnteggforsheriff.com , there are some frightening statis - tics about the increase in violent crime. As Sheriff, he wants to “take back the streets of Orange County by increasing patrols, re - ducing unnecessaryspendingandstaffpositions,increasingcivil - ian positions, and improving pay and benefits.”

*The Hunter’s Creek Community Associa - tion is a non-partisan entity and does not explicitly endorse any candidate.

42 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Chairperson: Dennis Kent Vice-Chairperson: Jocelyn Haisch-Linn Secretary: Cheryl Horvath

Neighborhood Chairperson/Neighborhood President/ Apartment Manager listed in italics SINGLE FAMILY Cypress Pointe Heather Glen Pace’s Mill CONDOMINIUM NEIGHBORHOODS Duane Beaudry Juanita Pierce Kevin Goe Timucua Village PROPERTIES cont. Gordon Adams Mary Kong Melba Garcia Angela Hall Ashton Susan Eddi John Rampino Hemchand Ramdin Linda Calderale Urbana Ernst Schindele Paul Olson Steve Schaible Richard Calderale Barbara Burns John Brown Gary Shannon Palma Vista Allison Delgrosso Art Fowler Devlin Green Joseph LoCastro Thomas Seiger Villanova John Ramsier Douglas Nawrath Hunter’s Isle Juanita Banks Marion McKenzie Carole Scheinler John Bassetti Michael Mazza Diane LoCastro Vida Vista Greg Culligan Ray Elden Del Babb Ana Roche Jim Durbin Ron Johnston Braddock Oaks Tom O’Reilly Deymond Hoyte Carlos Roche Mabio Costa Ed Azzopardi Walter Veranda Arch Simonson Cindy Duque Jim Steel Jim Wolfe Quail Lake Rick Sparveri MULTI-FAMILY Larry Stepney Eagles Landing Matthew Echols Stephen Taylor APARTMENTS Alfonso Ullio Maureen Edwards Keaton’s Crest Lisa Curren Richard Waldor Michael Klepk Ken Peplow Mike Moreno Westshire Camden Hunter’s Skip Munoz Anthony Cafiero Leo Babin Creek Calabay Cove Randy Ferreter Raintree Guido Hoyos Daniel Hobson Cheryl Horvath Fairways Christi McCorkle Robert Braun Dale Noethen Richard Abramowski Edward Schwartz Tom Valentine Terri Braun Stephen Syphard Colonial Grand at Keith Collins Norman Hanson Luis Quintero Heather Glen Debbie Inzirillo Adrian Hobbs Mallard Cove Pamela Albert Jim Kern Eugene Petriella Joe Klein Sandhill Trace CONDOMINIUM Herb Rodriguez Delores Kelly Richard Brodeur PROPERTIES Colonial Grand at Carrington Lisa Klein Eva Torres-Griffin Hunter’s Creek Jim Contini Falcon Pointe Linda Lappano Audubon Villas Madeline Ojeda O’Neal R. Davidson Maureen Goukler Bob Mahone Settlers Landing Marie Perez Lester Salisbury Johanna Balsamo Emogene Scott The Cottages at Charlene Cassara Mar Vista Laura Luhtala Capri at Hunter’s Hunter’s Creek Casa Vista James Martin Mike Barone Sandy Seefried Creek Dee Dee De Palma Jocelyn Haisch-Linn Carol MacKeen Frank Delucci David Connelly Stephen Frazier Nick Guarisco Sierra Vista Matthew Molina Osprey Links Ralph Zabriskie Flora Vista Paul Kirwan Richard Rao Angelina Nassif Genienne Hernandez Peter Zieg Dennis Fetzer Rhoda Smith Chalfont Peg Dunmire Montara Sarah Wichner The Parks at Lorraine Rice Tony Lopez George Womack Tanglewood Hunter’s Creek Cindy Coutre Lucio Ruzzier Raymond Alger William Webb Golfview Marie Post Joe Overberger Suresh Sewraj Bruce Smith Ivelisse Estrella Kenneth Bishard Janet Plosch Judy Jenkins Bill Bristol Connie Riggle Foxhaven Ocita Daron Sandberg Brock Bucklin Steven Monzillo Denny Del Prince Michael Smith Adolf Doerhoff Chartres Gardens Howard Cannon Jack Callender Ray Millet Betty Setien Donna Marmorstone Steve Campbell Terra Vista Ralph Rasmussen Ralph Cadiz Dennis Kent John Dingivan Roberta Wagner Sandra Camacho Glenhurst Patricia Smith Jamy Head Sharon Bright Rafael Sotomayor Chelsea Landing Maureen Allen Orista Bay Stewart Strang Fred Robertucci Neil Van Bart Scott Strehlow Nicolle Boujaber-Diedrichs Joe Belinski Carl Bell Betty Robertucci Paul Bright Michaele Schmidt

43 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Business Directory

CLEANING SERVICES INSURANCE cont. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT

The Cleaning Ladies Services 407-219-1772 8 Herbig Insurance Group 407-856-0000 38 Pratt & Sons Pool Service, Inc. 407-595-0219 36

Gal Friday Cleaning Services 407-438-3991 34 Prentice Insurance Agency 407-826-5300 41 Applied Rite Roofing of Central FL 407-331-1083 32

G ‘n G Cleaning 407-888-0631 43 State Farm, John Buchholz 407-816-0044 14 Campana A/C & Heating 407-816-9442 7

Peck’s Carpet Cleaning 407-851-6154 41 State Farm, Tony Lopez 407-857-2461 19 Central FL Handyman Services 407-312-6535 38

The Royal Maid Service 407-855-8747 38 LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING Deca, Professional Window Washing 321-287-0972 15

DENTAL CARE A&T Lawn Service 407-582-0877 10 Disaster Resources 407-422-6379 28

Dr. Alfredo M. Gapuz, Jr,. DMD 407-251-5100 8 Chavez’s Tree & Lawn, Inc. 321-624-0887 35 DRS Roofing Services 407-240-1225 30

Dr. Vincent Grosso II, DMD 407-857-2450 37 Groundforce Lawn Care 407-873-6057 30 Fixx-A-Home 407-873-5157 30

Dr. Marfori, Pediatric Dentistry 407-859-1418 39 Nelson’s Lawn Service 407-810-5796 36 GB Painting 407-704-1084 42

EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL Travis Lawn Care 407-399-7127 18 Jensen Stoneworks 407-857-5636 13

Kids R Kids - child care 407-857-2100 40 LEGAL/ACCOUNTING L&D Construction 321-946-3851 18

Montessori Home 407-816-1848 23 Duque Law Firm 407-855-1660 9 Mid-Florida Pressure Cleaning Inc. 407-331-4436 13

Montessori School of Celebration 407-566-1561 17 Korshak & Associates, Attorneys 407-855-3333 32 NPC Painting Company, Inc. 407-497-1177 34

Peace Preschool 407-438-4043 6 PERSONAL & FAMILY SERVICES Solutions on Time, Inc. 407-761-5562 29

Primrose School of HC 407-251-2771 33 Backyard Party Rentals 407-350-3172 6 Toolman Enterprises, Electrical 407-468-1128 32

HEALTH CARE Scott Boyd Campaign 407-595-9964 Insert Young’s Custom Painting 407-857-0008 46

America’s Urgent Care 407-240-0129 10 Cruise Planners 407-855-4252 7 REAL ESTATE/MORTGAGES

Associates in Dermatology 407-846-7546 37 Edible Arrangements 407-812-1585 11 Coldwell Banker, Kelly Freeman 407-694-5242 11

Florida Hospital Centra Care 407-200-2273 45 Facehaven Skin Care Boutique 407-240-1212 28 Coldwell Banker, Eric Wederbrook 407-421-4625 43

The Little Clinic 407-251-6871 28 Rick Geller Campaign 407-384-8883 Insert Hunter’s Creek Mortgage, Michael Goldfarb 407-856-2852 Insert

Orlando Eye Center, Optometrist 407-850-0050 34 Hunter’s Creek Community Church 407-846-8300 41 Keller Williams Realty, Marty Kaiser 407-595-9700 5

Osceola Cancer Center 407-933-2775 14 Hunter’s Creek Critter Sitters 407-851-6734 29 On the Spot Home Buyer 407-352-7653 36

Osceola Regional Medical Center 407-846-2266 12 Interiors by Decorating Den 407-251-1189 15 RE/MAX Properties SW II 407-857-7600 2

Phillips Medical Center 407-240-0062 9 Todd Long for Congress 321-274-1588 48 RE/MAX SW, Ayala/Rojas 407-765-1006 20

Physician Associates 407-304-1710 40 My Neighborhood Storage Center 407-515-2696 17 RE/MAX SW, Michael Joynt, P.A. 407-855-3555 19

Dr. Richard A. Real 407-847-6166 39 The Village at Hunter’s Creek 407-333-7700 Insert Jesse Turner Realty, Inc. 407-761-2621 31

Dr. Ruben Santiago, OB/Gyn 407-518-1097 16 Town ‘n Country Cleaners 407-855-5445 42 RESTAURANTS/FOOD

South Orange Wellness & Injury Ctr. 407-857-6166 21 POOL SERVICES Ahmed Indian Restaurant 407-856-8272 4

Dr. James L. Willis 407-850-3470 7 Autana Pool Service 407-538-5330 35 House of Pizza 407-447-7515 29

INSURANCE Bahama Blue Pool Service 407-435-5160 8 Little Caesar’s Pizza 407-856-4059 Insert

Allstate, Cynthia Torres Roman 407-816-0844 6 Pool Services of Central Florida 407-491-9487 33 Padrino’s Cuban Bistro 407-251-5107 Insert

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44 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Important Phone Numbers

HCCA Town Hall / Lost and Found 407-240-6000 United States Osprey Park Social Center 407-240-1200 Representative Ric Keller (8th District) 407-872-1962 Orange County 311 Senator Mel Martinez 813-228-2476 Animal Control Services 407-836-3111 Senator Bill Nelson 407-872-7161 Commissioner Teresa Jacobs (Dist. 1) 407-836-7350 Post Office (South Creek Branch) 800-275-8777 Garbage/Recycling/Yard Waste 407-836-6601 Hospitals Library (South Orange) 407-858-4779 Florida Hospital - Celebration Health 407-303-4000 Mosquito Control 407-352-4370 Florida Hospital - Kissimmee 407-846-4343 Poison Information Center 800-222-1222 Orlando Regional - Dr. Phillips 407-351-8500 Osceola Regional - Kissimmee 407-846-2266 Fire/Sheriff (emergency) 9 1 1 Veterans Admin. Outpatient Clinic 407-629-1599 Sheriff (non-emergency) 407-836-HELP (4357) Miscellaneous Services Water Authority (OC Untilities) 407-836-5515 Bright House Cable TV 407-291-2500 Zoning Commission 407-836-5525 Progress Energy (electricity) 407-629-1010 Orange County Public Schools Progress Energy Streetlight Outage 800-228-8485 Superintendent Ronald Blocker 407-317-3202 Republic (garbage/recycling/yard waste) 407-293-8000 Karen Ardaman (Dist. 4 School Board) 407-317-3236 Religious Services School Transportation 407-317-3800 All Saints Lutheran Church 407-859-9468 Endeavor Elementary 407-251-2560 Calvary Chapel South Orlando 407-240-1975 Hunter’s Creek Elementary 407-858-4610 Central Parkway Baptist Church 407-352-8664 West Creek Elementary 407-858-5920 Chapel Holy Spirit Charismatic Episcopal 407-850-3437 Hunter’s Creek Middle 407-858-4620 Congregation Shalom Aliechem 407-518-1627 Cypress Creek High 407-852-3400 Family Life Church 407-888-2526 Freedom High 407-816-5600 GreeneWay Church 407-240-5442 Florida Holy Cross Church 407-438-0990 Governor Charles Crist 850-488-4441 Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 407-870-9055 Representative Andy Gardiner (Dist. 40) 407-428-5800 Hunter’s Creek Community Church 407-846-8300 Representative Darren Soto (Dist.49) 407-249-4743 Masjid Dar-Ul-Uloom Mosque 407-390-1100 Senator Dan Webster (Dist. 9) 407-656-0066 Parkway Presbyterian Church 407-858-0635 Auto Tag Renewals and Transfers 407-836-4145 Peace United Methodist Church 407-438-8947 Driver’s License (Kissimmee) 407-846-5240 St. Joseph Episcopal Church 407-855-2695 Fish and Wildlife (non-emergency) 352-732-1225 South Orlando Baptist Church 407-859-1536 Highway Patrol 407-737-2200 Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation 407-239-5444

45 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 By Sgt. Raul Fernandez You may have recently read an article in another local publication concerningcriminalactivityintheHunter’sCreek/Southchasearea. Sergeant The article was very detailed in describing how burglars are tar - Raul Fernandez getinghomestobebrokeninto.Theauthordescribeshowcriminals are using lawnmowers to ride around neighborhoods looking for easy marks, as accomplices are called in to stand guard at the front of the home while a white truck comes in to assist. As a homeowner, this would cause me great concern, since it appears that there is a well-trained group of burglars who are “working” our area.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Raul Fernandez. I am a sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. I have been employed as a law enforcement officer for the past 25 years. The past16yearsofmycareerhavebeenhereinOrangeCounty.Iaminchargeofthe20+deputies who are employed by the Hunter’s Creek Community Association (HCCA) in an off-duty capac - ity, of which I have been a part for the past 12 years. I am now in charge of this detail. I moni - torbothdocumentedandundocumentedcriminalactivityforHCCAandreportanyconcernsto HCCA Management. If there is a crime trend (meaning more than one similar incident), I speak withtheappropriateOrangeCountydetective,theconcernedresidentandHCCAManagement. Once I have enough facts to make an informed decision, the appropriate action is taken.

Let me get back to the issue at hand. This recently published story was, in my opinion, just that…a story. Let me provide some facts. Last month, I received information that a Hunter’s Creek resident was concerned about burglars using mowers to pick out homes to burglarize. I reviewedtheHunter’sCreekcrimereportsforthepastfewmonths.Ihadnoreports,eitherdoc - umented or not, to indicate that this type of activity was occurring. I went out to the area of concern to speak with the resident. She expressed the same concerns written about in the ar - ticle. I explained that even though I did not have information regarding any such crimes being reported to the Sheriff’s Office, I would deploy deputies in both marked and unmarked cars to patrol the area. I have continued to review the police activity for any such crimes, and to date there have been none reported. HCCA Management and I constantly ask that anyone with any questionsorconcernsregardingcriminalactivityreportittoboththeSheriff’sOfficeandtothe HCCAoffice.IwillthendowhatIdidinthiscase.Iwillspeakwiththedetective,researchcrime reports, speak with HCCA Management and contact the resident. If appropriate, I will write an “alert” and it will be distributed to all who are a part of the Community Alert Network system. In my opinion, undocumented criminal activity which is circulated as fact only causes unnec - essary panic.

HCCAManagementandIarenowfacedwiththetaskofansweringmanyphonecallsande-mails about the aforementioned article. I wrote this article in an effort to get the facts out to those whoareinterestedinthefacts.Iwouldmuchratherbeoutpatrollingyourneighborhoodinstead of taking time out to write articles, answer e-mails and return phone calls about a crime that did not happen. THE HC FISHING REPORT Thank you for getting involved and for your continued efforts to help fight crime.

Tyler, 13-year-old Mallard Cove resident, caught this nice 18” largemouth bass in Mallard Pointe Lake on Sunday, July 13th.

46 Life at Hunter’s Creek August 2008 Orange County Orange County Schools Primary Elections - are back in session on Tuesday, August 26th August 18th. Don’t forget to vote! Monday,

National Night Out 2008 Town Hall Meetings: Tuesday, August 5th Council of Directors - Monday, 8/4 at 7pm 6:30 - 8:00 PM Board of Directors - Thursday, 8/7 at 3pm Osprey Park Residents are welcome to attend. Free ice cream…everyone invited! Hunter’s Creek After School Program Open to residents 5-12 years old $40 per week Call 407-240-6000 for more info!