Page 2 - PGA Community News - February '23

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Editorial Board Northern Notes from page 1
debris. Recently an aerator required repair due to damage
from a plastic bag. The bag was drawn into the motor of
Editor: James A. Cioffi the aerator and wrapped around the spinning shaft, causing
james@jcclaw.com the engine to freeze up and burn out. It also burnt out the
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA electrical lines and cabling attached to the motor. After
Gail Coppage, POA all of the repairs were completed, including replacing 250
Bill Heath, POA feet of cabling, that one plastic bag caused over $4,000
Commissioner Maria Marino in damages to the aerator.
Katie Roundtree
Contributing Stormwater pumps must function optimally to provide
Reporter: Don Kiselewski proper drainage following rain events and storms. They
are critical to many of the stormwater systems in our area.
Your editors strongly believe that the number If debris gets caught in them, the motors can also burn
of people who do become involved with any out and not work properly when most needed. The pumps
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s used are submersed in several feet of water. They are not
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. easily able to be inspected from above the water. When
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute debris caught in the motor is discovered, the damage may
articles or current, timely news items and/or
“Letters to the Editors.” already be done.
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ If you choose to use plastic bags, please dispose of
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s them properly and securely. Please do not throw them in
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles the waterways. This request not only pertains to shopping
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article bags, but includes fertilizer bags, pet waste disposal bags
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. and food storage bags. Properly placing them in a secure
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint receptacle could help keep our stormwater systems and,
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should ultimately, our waterways clear.
be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month NPDES tip: Storms occur all year round. Make sure
for the following month’s publication (example: by your yards and trees are trimmed neatly to avoid flying
January 10 for February publication) to: debris during a storm. Dispose of your trimmings and
C.A.N.! Editors
or clippings properly. Do not put them into storm drains
Contact the publisher for additional information or lakes!
regarding submissions, fax (561) 627-9088 or e-mail
canpga@yahoo.com.
Let’s hear from you. Reminder From The POA/ARC

POA documents require glass, play equipment, garage door replacement or
that all residents apply for any other change, you must contact the PGA POA
POA and HOA approval Architectural Review Committee for approval.
prior to making any Information and forms are available at www.pga-
changes to the exterior poa.com under the “Documents & Forms” heading
of your home, including or call 627-2800.
but not limited to tree removal or planting, new Thank you,
landscaping, painting, roofing, additions or Jack Hughes,
construction, fencing, hurricane shutters, impact Chairman, POA ARC

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