LAKE CHARLES HOA

Well, now that the drought has gone, and we're getting some rain, the trees, bushes and flowers are growing fast, as well as the weeds! I'm sure you all noticed that our "Fountains" are again up and running and all things around our community are starting to definitely look great! On behalf of Lake Charles, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Alma Laird of St. Kitts Cove who donated the beautiful "hand quilted" sailboat picture which now hangs proudly in the clubhouse. If you have not seen this "quilted" framed picture, be sure to stop by at the clubhouse to appreciate it's beauty. Alma definitely had Lake Charles in mind when she made this picture! Also, at the back of the clubhouse, on the front sides of our American Flag, there are two beautiful Robellini's that were donated by Barbara and Dan Cook of Munjack Circle. These Robellini's really dress up the area beautifully and a special thank you to Barbara and Dan. A special thank you to board member Jim Volpe for playing such an important role in obtaining a "Community Patrol" vehicle for Lake Charles. This will help prevent crime in our community as well as within the St. Lucie West area. If you are interrested in joining the Community Patrol group, please contact Jim Volpe at the clubhouse office. An update on our court hearing regarding the Crosstown Parkway, the problem of ownership has been resolved and our attorney is now in the process of setting a date for the jury trial on compensible damages. The date should be sometime between August and October. As soon as the date is confirmed, we will have notices published so that homeowners can attend. A special "thank you" to the number of homeowners that have attended the past two hearings, I'm happy to say that we had "standing room only". As you know by now, a special assessment was passed onto the homeowners at Harbour Isles for new roofs. With Allstate's continuous delays in processing our reopened claim, we could not wait any longer. After passing the assessment, we have now learned that Allstate has agreed to the Appraisal process. The second Appraisal meeting is scheduled for July 10th. As soon as any settlement, if any, is made on the claim, reimbursement on the assessment will be paid to the Harbour Isle homeowners accordingly. The re-roofing will probably have started by the time you receive this newsletter..  Have a Great Summer!  Joan