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VOL. 36 NO. 5
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PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Marie Hoenings, PGA POA Communications Committee With spring upon us, it’s time for all of us to refresh our flower beds and plantings we lost due to the cold and drought. Also, some spring cleaning is in order including cleaning your home’s roof and driveway. Be reminded that the maintenance of your property is not just a reflection of your pride in ownership, but also a requirement of the POA’s governing documents. The Board is pleased to report that the repairs to the fence on PGA Boulevard west of Ryder Cup, including the installation of new trees where the prior ones were removed, are complete. The Board is currently evaluating options to improve the PGA boulevard frontage. This project will be undertaken in stages, starting with PGA Boulevard west of Ryder Cup. The first step is the retention of a surveying company to survey and stake the POA’s common property along PGA boulevard. Further details will follow, once a more definitive plan and timeline is established. To resolve the ongoing issue related to vehicles using the grass as a turning lane, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District has agreed to extend the right turning lane from Ryder Cup onto Northlake Avenue. This should provide more room for vehicles to enter the turning lane and hopefully preserve the grass. We expect this project to begin in the next few months. With the improved weather, more residents are out and about on the pedestrian paths. Motorists are reminded that they are required, by law, to stop at all crosswalks for pedestrians. Also, all drivers should be mindful of, and adhere to, the speed limits on our main thoroughfares as well as the reduced speed in our neighborhoods.
The Board of Governors would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Gail Coppage and Keith Ahronheim, who recently stepped away from their positions on the Board, for their commitment and service to the PGA community. Board has also appointed Gail Horvath, Treasurer and Marie Hoenings, Secretary. With May coming to a close, all residents are encouraged to ensure that they are prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. This includes trimming of trees, both hard woods and palm trees, and shrubs to minimize damage. Now is also a good time to ensure that your flashlights and battery-powered radio are operating and have batteries and your hurricane kit is refreshed with necessary medicine, chargers for your electronics, and a first aid kit. Important documents (i.e., insurance cards, insurance policies, house inventory, vehicle titles, passports, birth certificates) should be readily accessible and in a waterproof container. Don’t wait until the last minute to gather these items, you might forget something or find it unavailable due to high demand. It is also important to have an evacuation plan, know your evacuation zone and evacuation routes and a place to regroup should you and your family become separated. Up to date information regarding impending storms and hurricane preparation can be found on the Palm Beach County Public Safety Emergency Management website. We are hopeful that none of this will be needed, but it is better to be prepared than not. To those residents who are leaving us for the season, we wish you safe travels and look forward to your return. Please remember to leave your contact information including forwarding information with the POA office prior to your departure.
Northern Notes Purple Martins – Beautiful Birds That Need Our Help By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District Purple martins, North America’s largest swallow species, migrate up to 7,000 miles from the rainforests of Brazil and the Amazonian Basin to the eastern United States and Canada. Their long journey highlights their resilience and inspires admiration in bird enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Graceful in flight, musical in its predawn singing, this big swallow is one of our most popular birds. Purple martins (Progne subis) are the only bird species in eastern North America that is totally dependent on humans for nesting sites today. Over most of their range east of the Rocky Mountains, they are unable to nest naturally and rely on humans to provide nest boxes. Martin Northern Notes on page 2
MAY 2026
In Memoriam
William (Bill) Heath
W i l l i a m T. Heath, 82, passed away peacefully on March 13 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, William went on to pursue higher education at Rutgers University, where he earned his degree in Business Administration. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Intelligence before embarking on a long and distinguished career in banking, dedicating more than 55 years to the profession. Over the course of his career, William held positions with several financial institutions, most notably starting two banks, First State Bank and RomAsia Bank, where he held the position of President and CEO. He raised his family in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he lived for many years prior to moving to Florida. In 2016, William became a permanent resident of PGA National, where he quickly became an active and valued member of the community. He served on the PGA Board of Directors and was especially passionate about honoring veterans. William volunteered at the Cognizant Classic and took great pride in organizing the display of flags in PGA Park surrounding the Veterans Memorial. William was a devoted husband to Rosemary Heath. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Quinn, and his son, Christopher Heath, who followed in his father’s footsteps in the banking industry. William is lovingly remembered by his daughter-in-law, Sara Heath, and his cherished grandchildren, Audra, Allyson, Jackson, and Savannah. William will be remembered for his love of golf, his enjoyment of the outdoors, and his deep commitment to both his family and community. His dedication, integrity, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His life was a testament to service, hard work, and devotion to others, and he will be deeply missed. William was laid to rest with military honors at the South Florida National Cemetery.