Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association
Neighborhood News
Working Together for a GREAT Neighborhood
Summer 2010
President’s Message
PGE Street Smarts
Happy Summer! I hope everyone is enjoying the season as much as Lauri and I. With all the rain, perennials and shrubs have just popped out of the ground. On the downside, I guess, I can’t recall a June in recent memory, when I’ve had to mow the lawn twice a week. Have you noticed, as I have, how well your neighbors keep up their properties? I really do get an overwhelming sense of pride from this.
Someone recently pointed out how many different ways we are literally on PGE streets (in addition to vehicles), especially in the summer:
By now, you’ve likely had a chance to eyeball the new signs and fencing at our PGE entrances. This project took longer than anticipated, but hopefully you will agree that the result was well worth the wait. Next up will be improvements to the landscaping. One of the problems we face in this regard is finding a way to water these plantings. While there are services that will trek in water tankers to do this, they tend to be pretty expensive. If you live next to one of the entrances, we may be asking you whether we can use your water. Also, if you’re willing to help do the watering, please contact Gary Dindia. Your cooperation would be very much appreciated. The Fishing Derby and Kickoff to Summer party were huge successes. Despite a rainy Saturday, we had a great turn-out at the lake and lots of fish were caught by PGE anglers. Check out the pix in this newsletter. Congratu-
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People walking dogs
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Exercisers (run/bike/walk)
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Kids on their way to the park or a friend’s house
We don’t have sidewalks so we must share the road! Please keep safety and courtesy in mind when you are using the street:
lations to all who participated, and special thanks to Beth Prezembel for staging the event. More than 120 residents attended this year’s Kickoff party, about 50 percent more than last year. I hope you had a terrific time and were able to meet some neighbors whom you hadn’t known before. That’s really what it’s all about. Thanks to Lynn Meinzer for arranging the catering and hosting the party. As you can imagine, that was no small task. Take care. My best wishes to all of you for a wonderful rest of the summer, and I hope to see you at the October General Meeting. Randy Mitchell PGE POA President president@pgepoa.org
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Please observe the 25 mph limit
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Try not to drive or park on your neighbor’s lawn
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Watch out for pedestrians
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Walk/run on the left side of the road, facing traffic
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If your pet leaves a gift on a neighbor’s lawn or on the street, please pick it up
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Please don’t use circular driveways as shortcuts around the corner
Newsletter Contents Presidents’ Message.....................1 Neighbor Greetings .....................3 PGE Area Control and Landscaping Update ...................4 PGE Online ...................................5 Fishing Derby ...............................6 Summer Kickoff ...........................7 May Meeting Minutes .................8 Homeowner Information............9 PGE Garage Sale...........................9 PGE Dining Directory ...............11
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association • P.O. Box 8432 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8432 • www.pgepoa.org