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On Sunday and Monday, March 2<br />
-3, <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> was a stop on<br />
the Naples Museum of Art’s<br />
13th Annual Artists' Studio<br />
Tour. You might not know that<br />
one of the nine featured local<br />
artists on this year’s tour was<br />
one of our Lowbank residents,<br />
Joan Sonnenberg.<br />
For those of you who do not<br />
know Joan and her husband,<br />
Fred, they met when they were<br />
students at Carnegie-Mellon<br />
University and raised 4 children.<br />
Joan is a 76 year old five<br />
foot redhead who paints very<br />
large colorful paintings.<br />
Volume 1, Issue 3<br />
<strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Word</strong><br />
April 15, 2008<br />
<strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Master Association<br />
Our resident artist: Joan Sonnenberg<br />
You might have read the recent<br />
article about her and her work<br />
in Gulfshore Life’s 2008 Visitors’<br />
Annual issue.<br />
Quoting Joan about her work:<br />
Many of my paintings are large<br />
scale canvases with intricate<br />
colorful patterns that embrace<br />
native American symbols; others<br />
are sizeable images that<br />
give a sense of life to common<br />
everyday objects; and still others<br />
are leafy tree forms that<br />
have a lyrical quality. Intagliodriven<br />
images resonate a world<br />
of fiber optics vaguely reminiscent<br />
of cubism and futurism.<br />
A <strong>Word</strong> from the Communications Committee<br />
By now you should have received<br />
a copy of the 2008 WL<br />
Directory. If you did not get<br />
one, just contact us and we will<br />
get one to you. We will be<br />
posting updates & corrections<br />
to the Directory in every issue<br />
Inside this issue:<br />
Easter Party 2<br />
Neighborhood Services by Residents 2<br />
Dryer Vent Cleaning 2<br />
A <strong>Word</strong> from the Board 3<br />
Directory Updates 3<br />
Important Contacts & Useful Phone Numbers 4<br />
of the newsletter, so you can update<br />
your copies if you wish. We will also<br />
list new residents, so you can make<br />
them feel welcome! Also, please let<br />
us know if your E-mail addresses<br />
change, so we can update the board<br />
updates mailing list, currently reach-<br />
Hot Topics:<br />
You can see more of her work at:<br />
http://joansonnenberg.com/<br />
ing 430 unit owners. Remember,<br />
that is the main way for<br />
the Board to keep you informed.<br />
Thank-you.<br />
Communications Committee:<br />
Alicia Astorga, newsletter editor<br />
Christine Avery, directory editor<br />
Kathleen Dougherty, assistant<br />
Susan Joiner, photographer<br />
Beverly Rondeau, board liaison<br />
• Four speed humps to be installed soon. You can see<br />
type & locations on the website at:<br />
http://www.wilshirelakes.org/pdf/siteplan_humps.pdf<br />
• Front Entrance Project has been approved and contracts<br />
have been signed. Construction will begin in July<br />
and end in October.
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Social Events: Easter Party<br />
On the Saturday morning before<br />
Easter, the main clubhouse was<br />
awash with small children, parents<br />
and grandparents. A hoppin' good<br />
time was had by all!<br />
The Easter Bunny arrived---in<br />
sunny Florida style---in a convertible.<br />
After many photo sessions<br />
with Mr. Bunny, all proceeded outside<br />
to hunt for Easter eggs. We<br />
had almost 700 eggs filled with<br />
candy and treats in two separate<br />
Dryer Vent Cleaning<br />
Have you checked your dryer vent recently?<br />
Today I had my dryer vent<br />
cleaned because I am purchasing a new<br />
washer & dryer. My vent has not been<br />
cleaned before, sorry to say, and it was<br />
extremely clogged. In <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong>,<br />
most of our vents are vertical and go<br />
through the roof. Before the new machines<br />
were installed, I looked up into<br />
the vent with a mirror and a flashlight<br />
and it was awful. The<br />
opening which was originally<br />
four inches was about<br />
the size of a half dollar.<br />
hunting areas—one for the 3 and<br />
under crowd and one for the big<br />
kids. There were also a couple of<br />
tables of crafts and some yummy<br />
munchkin doughnuts and juice.<br />
We are so fortunate to have such<br />
a thriving family oriented<br />
neighborhood and are looking forward<br />
to seeing you all at the next<br />
kids/family event!!!<br />
Shannon & Kelle<br />
Neighborhood Services by Residents<br />
BABYSITTING<br />
Andrea Amstutz (12) — 593-6004<br />
Johanna Fornberg (13) — 597-6351<br />
Elizabeth (16 ) & Catherine (15)<br />
Hidlebaugh — 513-0484<br />
Jackie (16) & Andrea Parsons (18) —<br />
594-8838<br />
Taylor Rathka (12) — 596-3999<br />
Kelly Robinson (15) — 593-0181<br />
Connor Spielmaker (14) — 331-1019<br />
Krista Urbizo (18) — 254-7902<br />
OTHER<br />
Courtney Bankston (11) — 537-4286<br />
Odd jobs<br />
TUTORING<br />
Annette Castor — 514-3031<br />
(Math grades 4-9; FCAT)<br />
Judy Christenson -- 566-7478<br />
(French, all ages, PK4 and up)<br />
Kelle Hampton — 514-4682<br />
(Elementary; FCAT)<br />
Susan Leanues — (774) 212-1888<br />
(Pre K-9; FCAT)<br />
Amy McCormish — 431-6769<br />
(All subjects grades K-5)<br />
I contacted a one man company<br />
called LINT B GONE. The man was<br />
here the next day and did a great<br />
job for $90.00. He connected a<br />
large (about 24" in diameter by 48"<br />
high) vacuum to the vent in the<br />
house and turned it on. He then<br />
went on the roof and ran a brush<br />
connected to flexible rods down the<br />
vent loosening up a lot of fuzz and<br />
lint. He then came into the house<br />
and ran a brush up the vent connected<br />
to an electric drill and got<br />
the rest of the residue in the<br />
PET SITTING<br />
Christine Avery — 593-<br />
0064<br />
Nancy Gould — 566-80 91<br />
Elizabeth (16 ) & Catherine (15)<br />
Hidlebaugh — 513-0484 (small)<br />
Taylor Rathka (12) — 596-3999<br />
Jackie (16) & Andrea Parsons (18) —<br />
594-8838<br />
Support WL Business Owners!<br />
Check the listing in the new Directory<br />
pipe. After that he vacuumed the little bit of<br />
dust left.<br />
His company phone number is 571-9028. This<br />
is his only job and he is good at it. I had a<br />
possible fire hazard with the vent and with a<br />
clean vent I will save energy and money, not<br />
to mention the clothes drying faster. Other<br />
neighbors have had firemen who clean vents<br />
after hours and have been happy with them<br />
also. They are Rob Griffin and Bill Packard<br />
with DRYER VENT SERVICES, 352-1425.<br />
Chuck Garot
Volume 1, Issue 3<br />
From the Board<br />
As we write this, it is hard to believe that our winter season<br />
has almost passed. We hope everyone has enjoyed the cooler<br />
weather and winter months. As a Board we continue to make<br />
solid progress within our community and all new service personnel<br />
continue to make great strides in improving the overall<br />
appearance of <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong>.<br />
At the forefront of our efforts is the Front Entry Project for<br />
our community. On April 8, 2008 the Master Board approved<br />
plans and contractors for the upcoming project. The contractors<br />
approved are Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction Co.,<br />
Inc., Stahlman-England Irrigation and Doria Landscaping. A<br />
Special Assessment for 2008, to fund a portion of this project,<br />
was also approved by the Board during this meeting. Each<br />
unit owner will be responsible to pay a Special Assessment for<br />
2008 of $256.80 to the <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Master Association by<br />
May 31, 2008. All unit owners will receive a statement in the<br />
mail from Southwest Property Management regarding this<br />
payment. The remainder of the project will be funded<br />
through a line of credit with a five year term. Repayment of<br />
this line of credit will begin in January 2009 and will be included<br />
in the Master Association quarterly dues for a period of<br />
five years. Preliminary site work for the project is scheduled<br />
to begin in late June and it is anticipated that all work will be<br />
completed in late October. If you have not yet had a chance<br />
to see the beautiful plans you can either visit the <strong>Wilshire</strong><br />
<strong>Lakes</strong> website at wilshirelakes.org to view them or attend a<br />
Master Association Board meeting as they are on display at all<br />
meetings.<br />
In other news, in an effort to more effectively control speeding<br />
within the community the Board has approved the installation<br />
of four 25 mph paver style speed humps to slow drivers<br />
on a 24/7 basis. The installation of these speed humps will<br />
take one day and should take place in the next few weeks.<br />
We are also a community with many fun, playful and cute<br />
dogs. The only concern with these terrific animals is that<br />
many owners are not taking the time to properly pick up after<br />
their pets. Our community maintenance man has identified<br />
areas throughout <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> where we could use some<br />
Doggie Stations. In the next few weeks these stations will be<br />
Directory Updates<br />
Updated or Missing information in RED:<br />
Alice Beattie (previously James) — 3988 Reflection Court<br />
Mike & Donna Conrad — 6315 W Pines #408 — 653-9760<br />
Joan & Paul Lee — 6210W. Pines- #103 — 631-796-3243<br />
Remove Dave from street listing - 6225 W Pines #1506<br />
Charles Mehler & Julie Vadas— 6265 W Pines #1107 — 591-1445<br />
Joe Sugamele — 9621 WLB — 592-0770<br />
Shirley Wiseman — 9606 Deepwater — 254-0159<br />
installed and we ask that all of our pet owners please<br />
take a moment to properly pick up after your family pet<br />
not only as a courtesy to all residents but to keep our<br />
community looking nice.<br />
South Florida Water Management District has approved<br />
new water restrictions effective April 18, 2008. Collier<br />
County will be on Two Day A Week Water Restrictions.<br />
Odd numbered addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes<br />
on Wednesdays and Saturdays and Even numbered<br />
addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays from 12<br />
a.m. to 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Complete information<br />
on the new restrictions can be viewed at<br />
sfwmd.com or on our community website.<br />
A few residents have inquired about the <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
Community Garage Sale. Due to the construction and<br />
short stacking space the community currently has at our<br />
entrance, we will not be able to plan a Garage Sale for<br />
2008 as construction will not be completed until late this<br />
year. It has been decided to make this an Annual Event<br />
in the future and the community will now hold one sale<br />
per year beginning in 2009. The coordinator for this<br />
event would like to schedule the sale during season, in<br />
the month of February, for greater response. Currently<br />
the next Garage Sale is tentatively planned for February<br />
2009 and information regarding the exact date will be<br />
available at the end of this year.<br />
The Board thanks each of you for your continued support.<br />
If you should have any questions or concerns please contact<br />
us anytime and we will be happy to assist you. We<br />
look forward to seeing you around the community!<br />
Lisa, Joe, Chuck,<br />
Beverly and<br />
Sharon<br />
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New neighbors...WELCOME!<br />
Robert & Danielle Casterline — 9853 Rocky Bank — 431-7030<br />
Linda M. Cibula — 8150 Lowbank — 708-205-5035<br />
Richard & Barbra Massina — 3963 Midshore — 631-757-2355<br />
Thomas & Priscilla Tyrell — 8106 Lowbank
Enjoy Spring!<br />
Important Contacts<br />
♦ Southwest Management Representative<br />
Joe Gennaro — Phone: 261-3440, ext. 18.<br />
Fax: 261-2013<br />
E-mail: jgennaro@swpropmgt.com<br />
1044 Castello Drive, Suite 206, Naples, FL 34103<br />
♦ Board of Directors:<br />
President, Sharon Mangan — 513-1236<br />
E-mail: Sharonmangan@comcast.net<br />
Vice President, Lisa Denove — 596-0547<br />
E-mail: ldenove@comcast.net<br />
Treasurer, Chuck Garot — 514-2488<br />
E-mail: cgarot@comcast.net<br />
Secretary, Beverly Rondeau — 591-8847<br />
E-mail: beverly@cpmsnaples.com<br />
Director, Joe Garabed — 594-3157<br />
E-mail: Joe.Garabed@asg.com<br />
www.wilshirelakes.org<br />
<strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Master Association<br />
9498 <strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Blvd.<br />
Naples, FL 34109<br />
Phone: 239-261-3440, ext 18<br />
www.wilshirelakes.org<br />
<strong>Wilshire</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Master Association<br />
Useful Phone Numbers<br />
♦ Gate house phone & fax — 513-9377<br />
♦ Main clubhouse phone — 513-9963<br />
♦ Pines clubhouse phone — 254-0374<br />
♦ Mailbox replacement: Lykins Signtek— 594-8494<br />
♦ Community For Sale & Open House Signs:<br />
Hawkeye Sign Company — 643-4420.<br />
♦ Collier County Sheriff — 774-4434<br />
♦ Fieldstone I & II — Sandcastle Property Management<br />
596-7200 — Representative: Nancy Winkler<br />
♦ Pines I — KMA Property Management<br />
571-7968 — Representative: Herb Solomon<br />
♦ Pines II & Villas — R&P Property Management<br />
643-3353 — Representative: David Thompson