Newsletter August 2015

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Deercreek Owners Association
Volume XIX Issue 8
Board Highlights
June 24, 2015

The DCCOA Board of Directors assembled at Deercreek Country Club on the above date for a regularly scheduled meeting.  A quorum was established with the presence of Margie Blake, Carol D'Onofrio, Danny Becton, Jim Giancola, Nick Simonic and Peter Davis.  
Welcome New Residents
R. Spencer & Elena Singletary
7806 Kessler Ridge Place

Hemanth & Mirela Malli
10343 Cypress Lakes Drive

Samir & Zaina Midani
10319 Cypress Lakes Drive
We Say Goodbye
Jeff & Meg Goodrich
Jack & Dawn Bloom
Drs. Suma & Vikram Gopal

Correction to last month's article regarding Vendor Access:

Commercial Vendor Hours-
Monday - Friday 7am to 7 pm
Saturdays - 8am to 5pm
Sundays  - No deliveries

Danny Becton - First District 11 Councilman

Danny Becton
What an exciting day it was on June 25th, as Deercreek resident, Danny Becton took his oath of office and was sworn in as Councilman for the newly created Southside District 11. Danny's interest in running for city council began in 2010 when the Beach and Southside were one district. Early on Danny realized the need for better representation for the Southside community and though his first attempt was unsuccessful, he recognized this need and worked feverishly the following year to have the district split from the Beach through the redistricting process. Once this was done, Danny decided early on that he would welcome the opportunity to lead the new district in 2015. He qualified without opposition on January 16th, 2015 and was elected as our first District 11 representative!

Danny said, "This is a honor and a privilege..." READ MORE>>>
Swearing In Danny


From the Access Control Committee

                                                                                                         By Tommy Walter
School starts this month, which means numerous trips at different times through Deercreek roads by school buses, and children appearing on the roads from many different homes. It also means some parents will be parked near school bus stops at specific points which are convenient for them but unsafe and inconvenient for other road users.
 
Please be watchful, courteous and think of the safety of others.

Max  Zahn - Golden Acorn Award Winner 2015

By Paige Yauger   

 

Max ZahnIf you are new to Deercreek or unaware of the background of the Golden Acorn Award, here's a little history. The Deercreek Home & Garden Club established the Golden Acorn Award in 2000 to recognize residents of Deercreek who make a positive difference in our community. All members of the DHGC are invited each spring to nominate outstanding individuals who are worthy recipients of this honorary award. A committee of previous Golden Acorn Award winners makes the final selection.

 


This year Max Zahn has been chosen. Max is a name many of you are familiar with - if not by name he is otherwise known as the guy who has the "most Christmas decorations on his house in Deercreek" (and most other major holidays). His contributions to our community and Jacksonville as a whole far exceed the joy he brings to our neighborhood with his elaborate holiday decorations though.

The View: August 2015

By Dena Grossman    

 

The View 2015

 

The View August 2015

Sharon and Bob Gullickson
8144 Suffield Court

The View award is often given based upon a special area of a homeowner's property. Tucked away on Suffield Court is Shangri-La! What makes this so special is an arch covered in... Read More>>>
Your Deercreek Covenants requires the use of garages within the community:

"Art.6 Sec. (13). Repair and Parking of Vehicles. No commercial or inoperative vehicle shall be parked in the street or in the driveway on any Lot. No vehicles shall be parked in the driveway or on the street overnight but shall be stored in garages with the doors closed.

Art 5, Sec.4, (g) Garages and Automobile Storage. Automobiles shall be stored in garages when not in use. No garage shall be converted to living space."


Effective October 1, 2015, May Management will be enforcing this covenant as follows:

Read More...  

 
Deercreek Country Club Architectural Review Board
Skip Yauger
Go Gators House The Architectural Review Board has published Policy positions to help homeowners, and their architects, designers, and builders, design proposed improvements to their properties that are in harmony with their surroundings and consistent with the overall quality of our community while allowing for each owner's individual taste.

Read More...  

 
The Deercreek Women's Alliance

By Brenda Shirkey

"The more we share, the more we have."- Leonard Nimoy

Do you have questions regarding Deercreek Women's Alliance charities?  The liaisons are:

Mandarin Food Bank
Carmen Kelly 610-9789
NE Florida Hospice Thrift Store
Elizabeth Curtin 519-7937
Books-A-Go-Go
Natalie Jackson 519-5802
Pace School for Girls
Vicki Kahn 519-7722
Jacksonville Humane Society
Pam Overbay 363-6483
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Mary Stelbrink 363-2360
Gabriel House of Care
Jan Malick 519-5013
Hubbard House Bag Ladies
Donna Bernard 464-0910
Ronald McDonald House
Barbara Smith 716-1734
RITA Foundation
Carol D'Onofrio 519-0924
New Heights
Michelle Abner 363-0903

Deercreek residents have donated thousands of dollars and thousands of hours to enrich the quality of lives throughout Jacksonville.  Your support of each of these programs is greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks for the PB&J!
 

Deercreek came out in force last month in support of the Mandarin Food Bank. Peanut butter and jelly donations were dropped off at the gate as well as the home of Carmen Kelly, our Deercreek Women's Alliance representative to the Mandarin Food Bank.  Carmen reported over 200 total jars. Summertime is one of the most needful times for food banks and your generosity helped bridge the gap. Thank you Deercreek, you always come through in support of the Women's Alliance.
DWA Membership
 

graphic-heart.gif Your Deercreek Women's Alliance is open to all ladies who reside in the Deercreek neighborhood. You do not have to be a member of the Deercreek Country Club to enjoy a membership with the DWA. If you are not yet a PART OF THE HEART OF DEERCREEK and would like to join the DWA, please contact membership chairperson Mary Stelbrink at 363-2360. Membership is $20 a year.

 
Literary Circle
By Mary Louise Selzer

In August we will be reading Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly. We will meet at the home of Sandy Montgomery.  

 

The story begins in October 1944, when many believed the Allies had all but won the war in Europe. Killing Patton follows a remarkable cast of characters on the battlefield and off... Read More...  

 

We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:00.

For more information about the Literary Circle contact Mary Louise Selzer at 363-1618 or MLSelzer@comcast.net    
Real Estate News
By B. J. Weyer, Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS®

BJ

Two things usually occur every year in August - school starts again, and the real estate market slows down! The slowdown is not uncommon since buyers with young children want to be settled as the new school year starts. Later this year, if interest rates rise as expected, it may also impact the real estate market. For now, we still have good activity in Deercreek with 13 homes for sale, plus 6 under contract, and 5 homes sold over the last three months.  

Homes for sale, listed on the NEFAR MLS as of 7/2/15 range in price from $329,900 - $549,000, with one a foreclosure. The list price per square foot varies from $114.92 /sq ft to $172.44. The six homes under contract should close shortly. Priced from $329,900 to $925,000, with sizes from 2050 to 6190 sq ft, these homes have been on the market from 19 to 227 days, with an average of 80 days. Over the three-month period ending 7/2/2015, five homes sold ranging in price from $350,000 to $660,000, with a price per square foot from $106.12 to $146.47, and an average of $128.68. The homes were 2499 to 6164 sq ft and on the market for an average of 92 days, down from 99 days.    

Deercreek remains a great place to live! Its location and amenities continue to attract buyers! The Club also offers something for everyone! If you are not a member yet, check it out and meet some new friends. Let's enjoy where we live, and the rest of summer with our cookouts, fitness activities, gardening and more! Keep it safe and make sure you watch out for children as school starts up again!
 
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