Update, newsletter, car accident (pile up on RT 75)
lAKELAND Junction news letter
Editor – Karen Ide -
FEBRUARY 2012
MESSAGE FROM NEW HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Welcome to Lakeland Junction! Most of our snowbirds have returned and things are getting
busy. We started January off with a BANG and hope to keep things moving forward! We had
47 attendees at our January HOA meeting and the enthusiasm and cooperation was exciting. The
meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board out by the mail boxes, so make sure to drop by
and review them. Also, don't forget to check your cubby holes for inter-park mail.
Margaret Noie has volunteered to take over SUNSHINE Committee. So make sure to notify her of illnesses and when someone passes away. This is very important to all of us at Lakeland Junction to remember those that are suffering and may need our words of encouragement and prayers.
Lynn Page has volunteered to be our HOA Secretary!
Kim Haywald and Karen Taylor have volunteered to work on the Membership Committee
along with Jeannie Berken and Anne Smith. They are currently working on a "New Resident
Welcome Bag" which will be presented at our February New Resident Happy Hour. Also, they
will be working with BK Back on the Directory.
Sylvio & Donna Bazinet - have volunteered to get shuffleboard up and runnin have Volunteered to get shuffleboard up and
running. So make sure to let them know if you are interested in playing and helping. Watch for
notices to be posted.
As I mentioned at the HOA meeting, it's all about YOU, the residents of Lakeland Junction.
What would you like to do? Please share your ideas. It all boils down to Volunteers and
working together as a community. Let's have fun, let's get active and let's get involved. Hooray
and Thank You to all our VOLUNTEERS! March is Volunteer appreciation month. Watch for
something special!
~~~~~~~~~~Jayne Schwartz ~~~~~~~~~~
The 2012 Sign up sheets have been posted on the bulletin board to host Coffees and Potlucks.
March and April are still available so volunteer and have fun!
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and
your own table service. It will be hosted by Dave and Linda Jones and Karen and Jerry Taylor.
Hope to see you all there. Sign up sheet on bulletin board in clubhouse.
WOMEN'S CLUB - BUSINESS MEETING will be held February 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the
clubhouse. All ladies of the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON will be held on February 15th at 11:30 AM at
Earhart's Runway Grill located at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, 3900 Don Emerson
Dr., Landland. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Hostesses are Karen
Taylor and Irene Prewitt.
UPCOMING EVENTS - CARPORT SALE sponsored by the Women's Club is scheduled to be Thursday, March 22nd from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. More details next month.
ANNUAL STYLE SHOW AND LUCHEON - is scheduled to be March 28th. More details tofollow later.SUNSHINE - GETWELL - card was sent to Jerry Smith.
DEATH - former resident Louise Huff died on January 12th at her home in St. Joe, Michigan. She was a former resident at 3050 Junction Circle.
FMO--My name is Mary. My husband and I sold our home up north with the idea we would buy something smaller up north and also something in Florida. We bought a park model with a Florida room at Tiki Village Campground in Lakeland. We thought we had it made….6 months up north and 6 months in Lakeland…our dream come true! Our dream lasted 2 years! We were getting ready to head North in March 2010 when the park owner called all the residents together to announce that the campground was closing and we had just 90 days to get out! Some of us were Snowbirds and some were year round residents. The park owners offered us NOTHING for our homes or any other kind of financial help. WE ALL LOST EVERYTHING!
Fortunately we had a little money left to buy our home in Lakeland Junction. We are thankful that my husband can still work at his trade and that we can live our dream again. We joined the FMO because it is an organization created to help us and others living in leased land parks so that no one has to experience what we did. Mary and Dave
My name is Lynn Page, your FMO park rep. I encourage everyone to become a member of the FMO. Because of the hard work of the members before us, we are reaping the benefits. We are protected in many areas that Mary and Dave were not. The cost is $20 a year or $50 for 3 years. Go online at FMO.org or call me for an application and info. Thank you.
KAREN TAYLOR is having several classes at the clubhouse and they are all from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and they are as follows: These classes are FREE! Reserve your place by contacting Karen Taylor and receive a FREE SAMPLE!!
Skin Care 101 on Monday, February 6th. Learn how to care for your skin like the pro's!
Make Over Madness on Monday, February 13th. Glamor it up with color! Get the perfect foundation match and more!
Supplements on Monday, February 20th. Supplements for the eyes, lips, hands and etc. Dealing with a problem area? Get the answers!
Body Care on February 27th. For hands and feet! Enjoy a pampering session!
These classes are FREE! Reserve your place by contacting Karen Taylor at and receive a FREE SAMPLE!!
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 2012 – it is that time again when we collect membership dues for the Homeowners Association (HOA). Dues are still only $7.00 per person. As a member, you can vote at HOA meetings, receive the monthly Newsletter and obtain the annual updated Resident Directory. Membership Chairperson, Jeannie Berken will collect 2012 dues at meetings and functions throughout January and February. Or, you can drop off your check at Junction Circle. Your membership and participation in HOA help make Lakeland Junction a desirable, active community for all.WELCOME HAPPY HOUR - New (and current) Residents "WELCOME HAPPY HOUR" at the clubhouse on February 1st at 4:00 PM. This is your opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with others in the park. Let's have fun and enjoy our wonderful community. First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. Look for more information on the bulletin boards.
DOGS ON THE DECK - Join us for "DOGS ON THE DECK" on Friday, February 10th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Cost $3.00 at the door includes hot dog & bun, chips, cole slaw, coffee or ice tea. Extra hot dogs (50 cents each). So we can have an accurate count, please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse until Wednesday, February 8th at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies or cupcakes for dessert? Call Kathy Van Hoeven at 413-0660 or Jayne Schwartz.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - will be February 18th serving from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 for all you can eat!! Mark your calendars for future 2012 Pancake Breakfast date - Mar. 17th.
PICK'N and GRIN'N - Join us on Friday, February 24th for DINNER and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT afterwards! Dinner from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM includes hamburger, potato salad, chips and
coffee & ice tea (feel free to bring our own drink if you want something else). Cost $4.00 each (extra burgers $1.00 each) Entertainment from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, 50/50 and dancing! Join us for some fun! Donations for the band are appreciated! So we can have an accurate count, please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse until Wednesday, February 22nd at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies or cake for dessert? Call Kathy Van Hoeven or Jayne Schwartz.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be February 11th and 25th at 8:00 AM. It will be hosted by Lynn and Wayne LaLonde and Kathy and Tom VanHoeven. Bring your own cup and join us for coffee and a donut. If you would like to donate the donuts, please see one of the hosts.
EUCHRE - Come and join us at the clubhouse on Mondays at 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. You don't have to have a partner to play.EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
HOA BOARD MEETING - Thursday, February 2nd at 9:00 AM.
HOA MEETING - Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 PM.
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - Don't forget Men's Koffee Klutch - a morning coffee break
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am - 9 am at the Club House. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It's very informal and please bring your own cup. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others.
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, February 4th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as they do use it for a money making project. The youth are from the Grace Lutheran Church.
PROXY FORMS – are available in the clubhouse. They are good for one meeting (the month and year specified by the member) and only the original is acceptable.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, February 4th. Call Diane Williams at 687-3484 to schedule your appointment. Prices are facials $20.00, massages $15.00 for 15 minutes and $30.00 for 30 minutes, mini-manicures are $15.00 and pedicures are $20.00.
WOMEN'S POKER - at the clubhouse on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Please watch your speed while driving in the park. The SPEED LIMIT in the Park is
15 MPH. This goes for the golf carts as well as the cars. Let's stay safe and obey the rules.
There is NO PARKING your vehicles on the grass in front of your house or beside your house at any time. Also, there is NO PARKING on the streets overnight. Visitors may park on the street for short periods of time but please be sure you have left room for your neighbors to back out of their driveway safely and most of all for Emergency Personnel to come through if needed. There is overflow parking by the clubhouse for guests if your driveway can not accommodate more than one vehicle.Many things
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Well here is the information about a car crash is belowr 11 people dead
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Senior pastor Arao Amazonas said he wanted to wait until the next morning to leave Florida after a religious conference. But pastor Jose Carmo Jr. wanted to be back in time for the suburban Atlanta church's Sunday morning service and led two vans up Interstate 75 toward Georgia.
A few hours later, Amazonas received a call: Both vans had crashed in the highway's fog- and smoke-shrouded darkness near Gainesville. Carmo, his wife and their daughter were among five church members killed in two deadly pileups along the always busy six-lane interstate.
"We couldn't have imagined such tragedy would come to us," said Amazonas, senior pastor at the Igreja Internacional de Restaurcao, or International Church of the Restoration.
In all, a total of 10 people were killed in the string of collisions. The Florida Highway Patrol on Tuesday identified a seventh victim — 27-year-old Christie Diana Nguyen, of Gainesville, Fla. She was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound. Investigators were still trying to identify three bodies that were badly burned. Troopers have been contacted by people from around the country wondering if the identified bodies might be a relative.
"There are people who have traveled to Florida and we're getting calls and emails from people who say, 'Hey, I haven't heard from my son-in-law for the last couple of days, he isn't answering his texts,' something to that degree," said Lt. Patrick Riordan, an Florida Highway Patrol spokesman.
The accident happened after the Florida Highway Patrol had reopened the interstate following an earlier serious wreck. A sergeant and lieutenant determined after about three hours that conditions had cleared enough for drivers, but visibility quickly became murky again, officials said Monday. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has ordered an investigation into that decision.
"We went through the area. We made an assessment. We came to the conclusion that the road was safe to travel and that is when we opened the road up," Riordan said Monday in a news conference. "Drivers have to recognize that the environment changes. They have to be prepared to make good judgments."
At least a dozen cars, six tractor-trailers and a motorhome collided about 3:45 a.m. Sunday. Some cars were crushed under the bellies of big rigs. Others burst into flames and sent metal shrapnel flying through the air, horrifying witnesses watching the violence along Interstate 75. Eighteen survivors were hospitalized.
In a 911 recording released Monday, a driver and her passengers told a dispatcher the fog and smoke from the 62-acre brush fire was so thick they couldn't see.
"I think there was another accident behind us because I heard it," a woman said. "Oh my gosh, it's so dark here."
In the same 911 call, another woman took the phone and screamed an expletive as she hears another crash.
"That was a truck. We cannot see. It's like impossible to see," the caller said. "The smoke is very thick you can see obviously only your hand in front. I do hear an ambulance or police officer coming down the road."
Late Monday, the highway patrol named six of those who died in wrecks on the northbound side of the highway that involved 10 vehicles. Another multiple-vehicle pileup happened on the southbound side. A fire consumed at least four vehicles in the southbound lane, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report released Tuesday.
Jason Lee Raikes, 26, of Richmond, Va., died in the crash, authorities said. They also said five out of six people riding in a 2012 Dodge Caravan died in the crash: Driver Edson Carmo, 38; Roselia DeSilva, 41; Jose Carmo Jr., 43; Adrianna Carmo, 39; and Leticia Carmo, 17; all of Kennesaw, Ga. The highway patrol did not immediately provide the identity of a seventh crash fatality.
Jose and Adriana Carmo were married and Leticia was their daughter, said Amazonas, the senior pastor at their church.
The van's sixth occupant, the couple's younger daughter, Lidiane, 15, survived the crash, Amazonas said. A hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday morning she was listed in critical condition.
The Carmos were in one van and other church members were in a second van. The passengers of that van called Amazonas after the accident to tell him what happened, he said.
About 100 people gathered Monday evening at the suburban Atlanta church, which caters to the local Brazilian community, to mourn the deaths of their fellow church members. People at the gathering wailed and wept as Amazonas addressed them in Portuguese.
Riordan declined to release the names of the two troopers who made the decision to reopen the highway or provide details on how long they had been with the patrol. He said no troopers have been disciplined but the investigation into the crash continues. National Transportation Safety Board officials said Monday they are sending investigators to the scene.
The Florida Forest Service said Monday it still had not determined if the brush fire was intentionally set or accidental, although lightning has been ruled out. Spokeswoman Ludie Bond said the fire is contained but was still burning. Firefighters are spraying water around its perimeter attempting to reduce the smoke.
Criminal defense attorneys said that if the fire was caused by arson, authorities likely will file charges of manslaughter and possibly felony murder, which is defined as a death that happens as result of participating in a felony.
"You can bet they will be," said Brian Tannebaum, a former president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
___
Associated Press writers Mike Stewart in Marietta, Ga.; Kate Brumback in Atlanta and David Fischer in Miami contributed to this report.
Editor – Karen Ide -
FEBRUARY 2012
MESSAGE FROM NEW HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Welcome to Lakeland Junction! Most of our snowbirds have returned and things are getting
busy. We started January off with a BANG and hope to keep things moving forward! We had
47 attendees at our January HOA meeting and the enthusiasm and cooperation was exciting. The
meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board out by the mail boxes, so make sure to drop by
and review them. Also, don't forget to check your cubby holes for inter-park mail.
Margaret Noie has volunteered to take over SUNSHINE Committee. So make sure to notify her of illnesses and when someone passes away. This is very important to all of us at Lakeland Junction to remember those that are suffering and may need our words of encouragement and prayers.
Lynn Page has volunteered to be our HOA Secretary!
Kim Haywald and Karen Taylor have volunteered to work on the Membership Committee
along with Jeannie Berken and Anne Smith. They are currently working on a "New Resident
Welcome Bag" which will be presented at our February New Resident Happy Hour. Also, they
will be working with BK Back on the Directory.
Sylvio & Donna Bazinet - have volunteered to get shuffleboard up and runnin have Volunteered to get shuffleboard up and
running. So make sure to let them know if you are interested in playing and helping. Watch for
notices to be posted.
As I mentioned at the HOA meeting, it's all about YOU, the residents of Lakeland Junction.
What would you like to do? Please share your ideas. It all boils down to Volunteers and
working together as a community. Let's have fun, let's get active and let's get involved. Hooray
and Thank You to all our VOLUNTEERS! March is Volunteer appreciation month. Watch for
something special!
~~~~~~~~~~Jayne Schwartz ~~~~~~~~~~
The 2012 Sign up sheets have been posted on the bulletin board to host Coffees and Potlucks.
March and April are still available so volunteer and have fun!
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and
your own table service. It will be hosted by Dave and Linda Jones and Karen and Jerry Taylor.
Hope to see you all there. Sign up sheet on bulletin board in clubhouse.
WOMEN'S CLUB - BUSINESS MEETING will be held February 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the
clubhouse. All ladies of the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON will be held on February 15th at 11:30 AM at
Earhart's Runway Grill located at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, 3900 Don Emerson
Dr., Landland. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Hostesses are Karen
Taylor and Irene Prewitt.
UPCOMING EVENTS - CARPORT SALE sponsored by the Women's Club is scheduled to be Thursday, March 22nd from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. More details next month.
ANNUAL STYLE SHOW AND LUCHEON - is scheduled to be March 28th. More details tofollow later.SUNSHINE - GETWELL - card was sent to Jerry Smith.
DEATH - former resident Louise Huff died on January 12th at her home in St. Joe, Michigan. She was a former resident at 3050 Junction Circle.
FMO--My name is Mary. My husband and I sold our home up north with the idea we would buy something smaller up north and also something in Florida. We bought a park model with a Florida room at Tiki Village Campground in Lakeland. We thought we had it made….6 months up north and 6 months in Lakeland…our dream come true! Our dream lasted 2 years! We were getting ready to head North in March 2010 when the park owner called all the residents together to announce that the campground was closing and we had just 90 days to get out! Some of us were Snowbirds and some were year round residents. The park owners offered us NOTHING for our homes or any other kind of financial help. WE ALL LOST EVERYTHING!
Fortunately we had a little money left to buy our home in Lakeland Junction. We are thankful that my husband can still work at his trade and that we can live our dream again. We joined the FMO because it is an organization created to help us and others living in leased land parks so that no one has to experience what we did. Mary and Dave
My name is Lynn Page, your FMO park rep. I encourage everyone to become a member of the FMO. Because of the hard work of the members before us, we are reaping the benefits. We are protected in many areas that Mary and Dave were not. The cost is $20 a year or $50 for 3 years. Go online at FMO.org or call me for an application and info. Thank you.
KAREN TAYLOR is having several classes at the clubhouse and they are all from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and they are as follows: These classes are FREE! Reserve your place by contacting Karen Taylor and receive a FREE SAMPLE!!
Skin Care 101 on Monday, February 6th. Learn how to care for your skin like the pro's!
Make Over Madness on Monday, February 13th. Glamor it up with color! Get the perfect foundation match and more!
Supplements on Monday, February 20th. Supplements for the eyes, lips, hands and etc. Dealing with a problem area? Get the answers!
Body Care on February 27th. For hands and feet! Enjoy a pampering session!
These classes are FREE! Reserve your place by contacting Karen Taylor at and receive a FREE SAMPLE!!
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 2012 – it is that time again when we collect membership dues for the Homeowners Association (HOA). Dues are still only $7.00 per person. As a member, you can vote at HOA meetings, receive the monthly Newsletter and obtain the annual updated Resident Directory. Membership Chairperson, Jeannie Berken will collect 2012 dues at meetings and functions throughout January and February. Or, you can drop off your check at Junction Circle. Your membership and participation in HOA help make Lakeland Junction a desirable, active community for all.WELCOME HAPPY HOUR - New (and current) Residents "WELCOME HAPPY HOUR" at the clubhouse on February 1st at 4:00 PM. This is your opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with others in the park. Let's have fun and enjoy our wonderful community. First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. Look for more information on the bulletin boards.
DOGS ON THE DECK - Join us for "DOGS ON THE DECK" on Friday, February 10th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Cost $3.00 at the door includes hot dog & bun, chips, cole slaw, coffee or ice tea. Extra hot dogs (50 cents each). So we can have an accurate count, please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse until Wednesday, February 8th at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies or cupcakes for dessert? Call Kathy Van Hoeven at 413-0660 or Jayne Schwartz.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - will be February 18th serving from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 for all you can eat!! Mark your calendars for future 2012 Pancake Breakfast date - Mar. 17th.
PICK'N and GRIN'N - Join us on Friday, February 24th for DINNER and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT afterwards! Dinner from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM includes hamburger, potato salad, chips and
coffee & ice tea (feel free to bring our own drink if you want something else). Cost $4.00 each (extra burgers $1.00 each) Entertainment from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, 50/50 and dancing! Join us for some fun! Donations for the band are appreciated! So we can have an accurate count, please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse until Wednesday, February 22nd at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies or cake for dessert? Call Kathy Van Hoeven or Jayne Schwartz.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be February 11th and 25th at 8:00 AM. It will be hosted by Lynn and Wayne LaLonde and Kathy and Tom VanHoeven. Bring your own cup and join us for coffee and a donut. If you would like to donate the donuts, please see one of the hosts.
EUCHRE - Come and join us at the clubhouse on Mondays at 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. You don't have to have a partner to play.EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
HOA BOARD MEETING - Thursday, February 2nd at 9:00 AM.
HOA MEETING - Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 PM.
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - Don't forget Men's Koffee Klutch - a morning coffee break
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am - 9 am at the Club House. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It's very informal and please bring your own cup. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others.
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, February 4th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as they do use it for a money making project. The youth are from the Grace Lutheran Church.
PROXY FORMS – are available in the clubhouse. They are good for one meeting (the month and year specified by the member) and only the original is acceptable.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, February 4th. Call Diane Williams at 687-3484 to schedule your appointment. Prices are facials $20.00, massages $15.00 for 15 minutes and $30.00 for 30 minutes, mini-manicures are $15.00 and pedicures are $20.00.
WOMEN'S POKER - at the clubhouse on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Please watch your speed while driving in the park. The SPEED LIMIT in the Park is
15 MPH. This goes for the golf carts as well as the cars. Let's stay safe and obey the rules.
There is NO PARKING your vehicles on the grass in front of your house or beside your house at any time. Also, there is NO PARKING on the streets overnight. Visitors may park on the street for short periods of time but please be sure you have left room for your neighbors to back out of their driveway safely and most of all for Emergency Personnel to come through if needed. There is overflow parking by the clubhouse for guests if your driveway can not accommodate more than one vehicle.Many things
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Well here is the information about a car crash is belowr 11 people dead
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Senior pastor Arao Amazonas said he wanted to wait until the next morning to leave Florida after a religious conference. But pastor Jose Carmo Jr. wanted to be back in time for the suburban Atlanta church's Sunday morning service and led two vans up Interstate 75 toward Georgia.
A few hours later, Amazonas received a call: Both vans had crashed in the highway's fog- and smoke-shrouded darkness near Gainesville. Carmo, his wife and their daughter were among five church members killed in two deadly pileups along the always busy six-lane interstate.
"We couldn't have imagined such tragedy would come to us," said Amazonas, senior pastor at the Igreja Internacional de Restaurcao, or International Church of the Restoration.
In all, a total of 10 people were killed in the string of collisions. The Florida Highway Patrol on Tuesday identified a seventh victim — 27-year-old Christie Diana Nguyen, of Gainesville, Fla. She was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound. Investigators were still trying to identify three bodies that were badly burned. Troopers have been contacted by people from around the country wondering if the identified bodies might be a relative.
"There are people who have traveled to Florida and we're getting calls and emails from people who say, 'Hey, I haven't heard from my son-in-law for the last couple of days, he isn't answering his texts,' something to that degree," said Lt. Patrick Riordan, an Florida Highway Patrol spokesman.
The accident happened after the Florida Highway Patrol had reopened the interstate following an earlier serious wreck. A sergeant and lieutenant determined after about three hours that conditions had cleared enough for drivers, but visibility quickly became murky again, officials said Monday. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has ordered an investigation into that decision.
"We went through the area. We made an assessment. We came to the conclusion that the road was safe to travel and that is when we opened the road up," Riordan said Monday in a news conference. "Drivers have to recognize that the environment changes. They have to be prepared to make good judgments."
At least a dozen cars, six tractor-trailers and a motorhome collided about 3:45 a.m. Sunday. Some cars were crushed under the bellies of big rigs. Others burst into flames and sent metal shrapnel flying through the air, horrifying witnesses watching the violence along Interstate 75. Eighteen survivors were hospitalized.
In a 911 recording released Monday, a driver and her passengers told a dispatcher the fog and smoke from the 62-acre brush fire was so thick they couldn't see.
"I think there was another accident behind us because I heard it," a woman said. "Oh my gosh, it's so dark here."
In the same 911 call, another woman took the phone and screamed an expletive as she hears another crash.
"That was a truck. We cannot see. It's like impossible to see," the caller said. "The smoke is very thick you can see obviously only your hand in front. I do hear an ambulance or police officer coming down the road."
Late Monday, the highway patrol named six of those who died in wrecks on the northbound side of the highway that involved 10 vehicles. Another multiple-vehicle pileup happened on the southbound side. A fire consumed at least four vehicles in the southbound lane, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report released Tuesday.
Jason Lee Raikes, 26, of Richmond, Va., died in the crash, authorities said. They also said five out of six people riding in a 2012 Dodge Caravan died in the crash: Driver Edson Carmo, 38; Roselia DeSilva, 41; Jose Carmo Jr., 43; Adrianna Carmo, 39; and Leticia Carmo, 17; all of Kennesaw, Ga. The highway patrol did not immediately provide the identity of a seventh crash fatality.
Jose and Adriana Carmo were married and Leticia was their daughter, said Amazonas, the senior pastor at their church.
The van's sixth occupant, the couple's younger daughter, Lidiane, 15, survived the crash, Amazonas said. A hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday morning she was listed in critical condition.
The Carmos were in one van and other church members were in a second van. The passengers of that van called Amazonas after the accident to tell him what happened, he said.
About 100 people gathered Monday evening at the suburban Atlanta church, which caters to the local Brazilian community, to mourn the deaths of their fellow church members. People at the gathering wailed and wept as Amazonas addressed them in Portuguese.
Riordan declined to release the names of the two troopers who made the decision to reopen the highway or provide details on how long they had been with the patrol. He said no troopers have been disciplined but the investigation into the crash continues. National Transportation Safety Board officials said Monday they are sending investigators to the scene.
The Florida Forest Service said Monday it still had not determined if the brush fire was intentionally set or accidental, although lightning has been ruled out. Spokeswoman Ludie Bond said the fire is contained but was still burning. Firefighters are spraying water around its perimeter attempting to reduce the smoke.
Criminal defense attorneys said that if the fire was caused by arson, authorities likely will file charges of manslaughter and possibly felony murder, which is defined as a death that happens as result of participating in a felony.
"You can bet they will be," said Brian Tannebaum, a former president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
___
Associated Press writers Mike Stewart in Marietta, Ga.; Kate Brumback in Atlanta and David Fischer in Miami contributed to this report.
Happy New Year - 1 January 2012
The newsletter follows. My birthday on the 30th was fantastic. I started the day going out to lunch with my friend Trish. She has a cargo van which is high off the ground which means you have to climb into it. Well I couldn't so I backed up into the back and sat in the back, turned over and got stuck. After laughing for about 5 minutes I finally got to my knees and crawled to one captain chair in the back and got up enough to crouch my way to the front seat. Don't know who was laughing me Trish or me. So we went out to lunch at Olive Garden. Trish proceeded to tell them it was my birthday and I finished with if your lunch rush isn't too bad you all can sing happy birthday. Well they didn't the crowd was to heavy since it was Noonish but that was okay. Thrish thought it would embarrass me, I was too glad to have them do it. I decided I was going to be in a good mood the entire day and nothing would ruin it. Then we proceeded to Public's where I decided since a group of us were going to play domino's (Mexican Train) I was picking up a birthday cake for me to share. Well, I ran into Molly and asked her to not to tell anybody about the cake. Well when Kathy entered for domino's she had cupcakes. There was no way I was taking a quarter sheet cake home to eat myself so I put it in the frig hoping they would eat it at the New Years Eve party. There were are lot of firsts that evening playing domino's I actually won a round, got to go first for a round and several others. Laughed all night long too.
New Years Eve was great. The Band was really good and everyone had a great time. My part was to get pictures of all the couples, families, whatever and then go home print the photo's and bring them back for each to keep. Like if going on a cruise ship (like the love boat use to do sometimes). Anyhow, I only had two people who put up a fuss three really, but I told people when they entered I needed to take their photos and it was not optional. LOL After all, it was a surprise that they would be getting a copy that evening. Lets see who was all there, Bill & Jane Gainer, June & Red Manier, Margaret & Jack Noie, Lucille Duchey, Ruth Williams, Gerri & Jim Stump, Ivan & Anna Canavan, Denise & Pete Boisvenue (Betty B's kids who are renting Ruth Williams place), Roxanne (Roxi) & Brian Labby, Gloria & Larry Crandall, Bill & Sylvan Webb, Bob and Jayne Schwartz, Ed & Jerry DeYoung, Lynn & Waynn Lalonne, Mollie & Art Sturgis, Tom & Kathy Van Hoeven & Nancy (Kathy's mom), BK & Jim Back, Noel & Mike Trees (and their son), Mary & Dave Hoffman, Rex & Sue Grissett, Garry Frank (& visiting family member), Ted & Ginger Urban, Diane & Del Turner, Judy & Dave Lenkiewicz, Margaret (Peg) Bryden (Judy's mom lives in the park), Steve Lang & Elisabeth (Liz) his girlfriend (I don't know her last name), Michael Sanders, and me. So about 54 people then add the table and a half of the band people who are all friends of Bill & Sylvan Webb including the band itself. So roughly plus 54 people. The band was great about 9:30 I was talking with Jane Gainer and mentioned about the cake and not wanting to take it home. So she said we should take it out and cut it. Kathy wasn't sure people would eat it but Jane Gainer was sure they would. So I got the band to let me make an announcement. So my announcement was "yesterday was my birthday and there was a bunch of us going to play domino s. Being in such a good mood I brought my own cake but Kathy had brought cup cakes to share and I did not want to take the whole cake home. So they all sang happy birthday to me and the band's next course was something like and we're gonna eat that cake right down to the plate. Believe it or not I only had to take 3 small pieces of cake home and I dropped them off the Shaun who was still feeling sick and couldn't go to the party. She lives in Gordon & Nelda Strats old house. Lee & Vivian Jenkins house just sold to some lady (older naturally) with a son who is disabled. How disabled I don't know they are closing the deal in January so they have an entire year at paying the lower rent before it goes up to market value.
It was the best party I have been to in over 30 years, heck maybe even ever. It started at 8pm the band and early leavers finished about 11pm and there was about 16 of us who brought in the new year and stayed past 12:30am.
Through the night there were many who were as the saying goes "feeling no pain" but no-one was was drunk enough to cause any trouble, be nasty, rude and all were in a "good light, feeling great, and laughing it all up." I know everyone I talked to had a great if not one of the greatest times ever. I know I did and tomorrow it is back to class as usual.
Well here goes the Newsletter for January, minus the personal information such as addresses and phone numbers, etc (as usual).
Editor – Karen Ide
JANUARY 2012
MESSAGE FROM NEW HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Welcome to Lakeland Junction! 2012 is here and we are celebrating a new beginning! However, before we start anew it is very important that we all take the time to personally thank our 2011 Volunteers and Board Members. They have given many hours of service to our community and we salute and appreciate them all.
January is the time of year to RENEW your HOA dues or Join our HOA if you are not already a member. Dues are $7 each so make sure to see Jeannie Berken.
As your new president I look forward to serving and hope to bring positive ideas and attitude to our community. It takes many people working together to create a wonderful community. Many of our residents have volunteered lots of time and ideas and it is hopeful that many more will help our community thrive! In fact, one of our new residents, Michael Sanders, has volunteered to be our new Vice President. We still need a secretary, and I know there is someone special willing to help in this capacity. So bring your ideas and positive attitude to our HOA meeting (January 19th at 7:00 PM) and let's all have fun and enjoy our "golden years". Our "In Park Entertainment" committee has worked hard to present an exciting calendar for January, so get involved and have fun!
~~~~~~ Jayne Schwartz ● President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~
MESSAGE FROM PAST HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Volunteering your skills and helping when able, is always appreciated. Please support your new park representatives. At this time, I would like to introduce you to your new HOA Directors.
President - Jayne Schwartz
Vice President - Michael Sanders
Secretary - Open
Treasurer - Steve Lange
Board of Director - Diane Williams
Board of Director - Anne Smith
Board of Director - Kathy VanHoeven
Please consider volunteering for any available positions.
For your information and it will be enforced by management. The Polk County – LEASH LAW. A dog is required to be leashed and under the direct control of the person in custody of the animal. Additionally residents are prohibited from allowing their dogs to run at large unleashed on any sidewalk, street, park or public OR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Please be a responsible dog owner and pick up after your dog! There are residents who do not want dogs on their lawns so please respect their wishes and, also, the NO DOGS allowed signs.
Cats are still a big problem in our park. We can not catch them as we have residents who are feeding them! PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE STRAY CAT!!! If you know someone that is feeding the cats, please turn their name into the office. If you will not turn your neighbor in for feeding them, the only alterative we have is to live with the cats! If you would like to try to catch them, there are a couple of traps available. The cats have been seen drinking out of the pool and this can be unhealthy for all of us.
I would like to thank those who have volunteered and supported me throughout my past three terms. It has been a pleasure representing you and I did enjoy my terms. Thank you.
~~~~~~~Diane Williams, Past - President of HOA ~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2012 Sign up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board to host Saturday Morning Coffee and Potluck Dinner. Volunteer and have fun!
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host the Potluck on January 12th. If you feel you would like to do this, please sign up and post the sign up sheet.
WOMEN'S CLUB - BUSINESS MEETING will be held January 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. Come out and support our new officers as we make plans for the 2012 year.
WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON for January will be held on January 18th at 12:00 PM at the clubhouse. This will be the Past-Presidents luncheon. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches, salads, or desserts. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. After the luncheon we will play court whist for those that would like to stay and play. Past Presidents are the hostesses for this luncheon. Come and join us for a great luncheon.
The Women's Club gave $100.00 each to five organizations in our community to help those in need. They were Newspaper With A Heart, Salvation Army, Talbot House, Lighthouse Ministries and the Domestic Abuse For Battered Women. We, also, remembered out maintenance men who help us all year round.
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 2012 – it is that time again when we collect membership dues for the Homeowners Association (HOA). Dues are still only $7.00 per person. As a member, you can vote at HOA meetings, receive the monthly Newsletter and obtain the annual updated Resident Directory. Membership Chairperson, Jeannie Berken will collect 2012 dues at meetings and functions throughout January and February. Or, you can drop off your check after January 10th . Your membership and participation in HOA help make Lakeland Junction a desirable active community for all.
WELCOME HAPPY HOUR - New (and current) Residents "WELCOME HAPPY HOUR" at the clubhouse on January 4th at 4:00 PM. This is your opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with others in the park. Let's have fun and enjoy our wonderful community. First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. Look for more information on the bulletin boards.
DOGS ON THE DECK - Join us for "DOGS ON THE DECK" on Friday, January 13th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Cost $3.00 at the door includes hot dog & bun, chips, cole slaw, coffee or ice tea. Extra hot dogs (50 cents each). So we can have an accurate count please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse until Wednesday, January 11th at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies for dessert? Call Kathy Van Hoeven.
FIRE SAFETY - Saturday, January 14th at 9:00 AM (after coffee). Donuts provided, door prizes and a brief fire safety presentation.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - will be January 21st from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 for all you can eat!! Mark your calendars for future 2012 Pancake Breakfast dates - Feb. 18th & Mar. 17th.
PICK'N and GRIN'N - Join us on Friday, January 27th for DINNER and LIVE ENTERTAIN-MENT afterwards! Dinner from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM includes hamburger, potato salad, chips and coffee & ice tea (feel free to bring our own drink if you want something else). Cost $4.00 each (extra burgers $1.00 each) Entertainment from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, 50/50 and dancing! Join us for some fun! Donations for the band are appreciated! So we can have an accurate count please SIGN UP. SIGN UP SHEET will be posted on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse until Wednesday, January 25th at NOON. Are there any Volunteers to bake cookies or cake for dessert?
Don't throw out your poinsettia's! Call me first and I will come get them! Thank you! Karen Taylor
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - Don't forget Men's Koffee Klutch - a morning coffee break
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am - 9 am at the Club House. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It's very informal (no structure) and please bring your own cup. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others.
Need a Prospectus copy for your lot? FMO has provided this information to us: A FREE CD Copy is available by writing to: Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Northwood Center, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1030. One request per household and you must remember to include your Lot Number (same as your mailbox number). Other options are to purchase a copy or see if one is available from the office.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be January 14th and 28th at 8:00 AM. It will be hosted by Ed and Gerry DeYoung and Molly and Art Sturgis. Bring your own cup and join us for coffee and a donut. If you would like to donate the donuts, please see one of the hosts.
EUCHRE - has started! Come and join us at the clubhouse on Mondays at 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. You don't have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
HOA BOARD MEETING - Thursday, January 5th at 9:00 AM.
HOA MEETING - Thursday, January 19th at 7:00 PM. This is the budget approval meeting so please try to attend and support and welcome the new HOA President.
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, January 7th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as they do use it for a money making project. The youth are from the Grace Lutheran Church.
PROXY FORMS – are available in the clubhouse. They are good for one meeting (the month and year specified by the member) and only the original is acceptable.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, January 7th. Call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment. Prices have increased. They are facials $20.00, massages $15.00 for 15 minutes and $30.00 for 30 minutes, mini-manicures are $15.00 and pedicures are $20.00. This is a $5.00 increase from the last few years.
WOMEN'S POKER - at the clubhouse on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
DEC 26, 2011 - MORE INFORMATION AND A CATCH UP TO DATE..
My brother Richard is here visiting from Colorado for the holidays he is having a great time and will be headed home Tuesday night. Bingo on Mondays at the Legion have been great. Mulberry is a drive but I personally like it there plus the food is good and cheap. Not snacks like chips, but hot bogs, burgers, fries, sodas even drinks if they want them. Sandpipper is great but just too full during the winter and then were we usually sat there was too much loud talking to always here. At the legion it isn't as bad and more quiet. Well this is about all I have to say as I have started from the bottom and worked my way up a little bit at the time thus the ~~~~ when I started to change my train of thoughts. I wanted to catch up since I wanted to start getting these getting sent off again to Marriette and Margie.
Love Diane
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Marriotte Wilson, Margie Bates, and Patrick Olny are all doing well. Anne Smith is becoming more active with in the park and there are many others little by little becoming more involved.
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I am too happy that I do not need a new knee. I need arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn muscle in my knee and it is not shreaded. Additionally, I need the area cleaned out and the chunks of ungrinded bone from my knee removed and the area cleaned out. When I asked if they could add the padding (new stuff) to stop bone on bone rubbing in joint areas the surgeon mentioned he couldn't do it. But he seemed liked a "naturalist" since he felt that my pain medicine even asprin was a waste of time. So, I am sure that when the surgery is over and I am recovered my Rhumotologist will do this as she mentioned she could and would if I need it after it has been fixed by orthopedics. Notice I said IF I NEED IT! I am keeping an open mind and hope it fixes it. There is no way my knee hurts more than my back does (car accident in 1979) but it is frequently bother some. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 31st I believe, it is a same day in and out procedure. Not sure if I will need a brace or not, depends on each patient and the actual repair. So we will see, hoping not, but IF I do I'll use it and off it will come on car rides and back on when out of the car (if necessary). Can't predict anything yet it's still "the unknown" so I have my plan A and plan B just in case and may need neither!
Also I learned the only reason they do total knee replacements is basically because of the pain associated with the knees. No other reason I guess unless it was shattered or something? But beats me!
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In January, February and March the third Saturday of the Month will be a pancake breakfast. The first Wednesday is now a "Meet and Greet Happy Hour" where you can meet new people, revisit with those you haven't seen in awhile in addition to bringing your own beverage wither it be water, drinks, or alcohol (each individual decides what they want to drink and brings it for themselves.)
In Park Entertainment is also having a New Years Eve Party with live Band at 8pm, then also in January they are having a Dogs on Deck Day (basically cookout - hot dogs) not "dogs that go "arff arff", another day are having a cook out with a live band. So things are getting busy. Additionally there is a group of guys who started a poker game on Sundays from 1- 4 pm for any resident (adult) who wants to play. This is different from Wednesday's ladies and men's poker games which are separate on Wednesdays. Euchre is still on Monday nights, bingo on Tues, quilting on Wednesdays 10-1, and game day on Thursdays at 2pm.
So little by little the clubhouse calendar is getting filled and functions are happening and starting up all over the place. Which I know is "finally."
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Ron Lafert is now the manager for this park along with Kings & Queens. Shirley has moved to Kings & Queens and Tracy from K&Q to our park. Shirley is less computer experienced and since Kings & Queens is all set up now, Tracy is setting up these computers and programs for your park. Tracy is a more authoritative personality but has those listening qualities too. Ron's wife, Lu is manager for Beacon Hill Terrace. Their bosses Jay (who replaced Jenny) and Eric are great. They are like working with Hometown America and so far have been no problem but ELS is not really quick to give some responses but then neither was Hometown and then add the holidays.
I can say Ron said ELS did approve our request for a movie projector and movie projector and screen both ceiling installed. This will enable us to hook up laptops to the projector have movie night and watch the movies on the screen, have presentations, and even if we wanted could hook up a Wii and have bowling tournaments once a week or something. However, the HOA will have to be real careful about that since visitors having grand kids here could miss up the equipment. Couple week back we had a problem I never thought would occur in the park. Raw sewage coming back up the toilet pluming. All because some person (probably their guest or visitor) used the bathroom and threw a femininity pad down the toilet and messing up the entire system and some poor person's (older man's) shoes. Icky, gross, smelly, and really stupid to do as most of us know you can't do that!
Christmas Eve at 10am we had our first Christmas Parade. The music (I had never known) was not hear able through out the parade of carts. Therefore, I didn't know it did not work good. Therefore, Judy Lenkiewicz mentioned her husband said we should all have a radio on in every cart and have them all turned to the Christmas channel music station. Which is a great idea for next year and the second annual one. The weather for the event was like 85 degrees and could not have been greater. Kathy's husband Tom's sister-in-law Gerry DdYoung was in charge of this event.
The roads will be done by Tuesday, it has been a long dusty month. The initial company which came in and broke up the roads did a lousy job. They were fired. They left large chunks of asphalt rocks where it should have been grounded up. So a week later the paving company had to come in redo that job. Residents were not happy with all the dust and the roads crappy as everything. Lots of people angry about the dust, their houses, tracking it in the house, etc. Finally a few days ago (this last week anyhow along with this weekend) they have had the water truck going down the roads and wetting the dust. It should be done soon.
Personally, I just figure hey don't wash the house until the roads are done. But we all know I am just easy to get along with. Some are very angry and complaining about it all loudly. I am just glad it will be all over very soon. A good rain would have the dust gone from the roads, the homes, and stuff in a heart beat.
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2012 Officers for the HOA are:
President – Jayne Schwartz
Vice President – Michael Sanders
Treasurer – Steve Lange
Secretary – POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Board Member: Diane Williams (*ex-offico)
Board Member: Anne Smith Board Member: Kathy Van Hoeven*exoffico - ex-president always goes automatically to this position unless they don't want it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Junction – Newsletter
DECEMBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Thank you, for volunteering this year in any capacity that your volunteered your services. It is you who take that extra step which makes our park so lively and function smoothly. I have named but a few but I am grateful for each one of you. Thank you on behalf of all members and I would like to add my additional thanks to you also.
PROXY FORMS – are available in the clubhouse for those who wish to appoint a proxy for their vote. THIS FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND WITNESSED. NO OTHER FORM is acceptable AFTER December’s annual voting since these were just discovered. They must be turned in PRIOR to the HOA meeting if no ballots are used.
Directory CORRECTIONS – If your phone number or addresses are incorrect in the Homeowner’s Directory please call BK Back with your correct information with the correct information. DIRECTORIES will soon be at the final phase of for printing. Please act now so your information can be appropriately displayed.
December 15, 2011 is the 2012 election night: The only requirement is you must be a HOA member to be nominated for a 2012 position. You must be present to except the position please to except or refuse the nomination. Request all proxies be turned in prior to the start of the HOA meeting at 7pm.
Anyone interested in playing PING PONG, is requested to SIGN UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE as the purchase of a collapsible ping-pong table will be again be discussed at the December meeting.
Need a Prospectus copy for your lot? A FREE CD Copy is available by writing to: Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Northwood Center, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1030. One request per household and you must remember to include your Lot Number. This information was obtained from FMO and is being relayed to you. Other options are to purchase a copy or see if one is available from the office.
SPEEDING – SPEED LIMIT IS 15MPH: it is recommended that chronic speeders be reported to the office for rule violation. Please reduce your speed before someone is hurt or killed – PLEASE!
FEEDING THE CATS – please stop. Your neighbors are not happy to find cats sitting atop of their cars in their carports. Cats cannot be trapped as they are not hungry! Residents are asked to tell management who is feeding cats in an effort to stop their multiplying. THIS IS BECOMING again A BIG ISSUE, FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN IF YOU WILL NOT STOP FEEDING THE CATS as this is a violation of park rules!
Upon the Boards recommendations, members agreed (by majority vote) that no money what so ever would be spent without the prior approval of its members in vote (a quorum must be present). It is suggested that anyone wishing approval for any funds, which are not, approved at the January HOA Meeting (when we vote on the annual budget). So please request funds in a timely manner before the function as pre-approval is required and a quorum must be present to vote.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - Don't forget Men's Koffee Klutch - a morning coffee break
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am - 9 am at the Club House. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It's very informal (no structure) and please bring your own cup. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others.
LIBRARY - Anyone donating Videos, Audio Tapes or Tapes, PLEASE put them in the Wooden Box in the north west corner of the Library. I need to date them. Thank You, Judy Smith
COMING EVENTS - Starting in January we are planning "Dogs on the Deck" once each month (Date to be announced). Cost will be $3.00 for hot dog, chips, beans and desert. Depending on how this is received by our residents will determine the frequency. Volunteers will be needed to bake cookies.
Starting in January -- New (and current) Residents "Welcome Happy Hour" This is your opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with others in the park. Let's have fun and enjoy our wonderful community. First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Look for more information on the bulletin boards.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be December 3rd, December 17th and December 31st at 8:00 AM. It will be hosted by Terry and Gary Perkins and Roxie Labby. Bring your own cup and join us for coffee and a donut. If you would like to donate the donuts, please see one of the hosts.
EUCHRE - has started! Come and join us at the clubhouse on Mondays at 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. You don't have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, December 3rd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as they do use it for a money making project. The youth are from the Grace Lutheran Church.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams at 687-2165 or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, December 17th and the first (1st) Saturday of each month beginning in January 2012. The only exception will be held in March on March 19th due to a scheduling conflict. If you want a double massage instead of just one, (please book two consecutive appointments). This is not only open to woman as we do have some men who also attend. These services are discounted prices for our residents. They open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams 687-3484 to schedule your appointments.
PROXY FORMS – ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUBHOUSE AND MUST BE USED AFTER DECEMBER 2011 AS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE PROXY FORM.
Love Diane
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Marriotte Wilson, Margie Bates, and Patrick Olny are all doing well. Anne Smith is becoming more active with in the park and there are many others little by little becoming more involved.
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I am too happy that I do not need a new knee. I need arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn muscle in my knee and it is not shreaded. Additionally, I need the area cleaned out and the chunks of ungrinded bone from my knee removed and the area cleaned out. When I asked if they could add the padding (new stuff) to stop bone on bone rubbing in joint areas the surgeon mentioned he couldn't do it. But he seemed liked a "naturalist" since he felt that my pain medicine even asprin was a waste of time. So, I am sure that when the surgery is over and I am recovered my Rhumotologist will do this as she mentioned she could and would if I need it after it has been fixed by orthopedics. Notice I said IF I NEED IT! I am keeping an open mind and hope it fixes it. There is no way my knee hurts more than my back does (car accident in 1979) but it is frequently bother some. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 31st I believe, it is a same day in and out procedure. Not sure if I will need a brace or not, depends on each patient and the actual repair. So we will see, hoping not, but IF I do I'll use it and off it will come on car rides and back on when out of the car (if necessary). Can't predict anything yet it's still "the unknown" so I have my plan A and plan B just in case and may need neither!
Also I learned the only reason they do total knee replacements is basically because of the pain associated with the knees. No other reason I guess unless it was shattered or something? But beats me!
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In January, February and March the third Saturday of the Month will be a pancake breakfast. The first Wednesday is now a "Meet and Greet Happy Hour" where you can meet new people, revisit with those you haven't seen in awhile in addition to bringing your own beverage wither it be water, drinks, or alcohol (each individual decides what they want to drink and brings it for themselves.)
In Park Entertainment is also having a New Years Eve Party with live Band at 8pm, then also in January they are having a Dogs on Deck Day (basically cookout - hot dogs) not "dogs that go "arff arff", another day are having a cook out with a live band. So things are getting busy. Additionally there is a group of guys who started a poker game on Sundays from 1- 4 pm for any resident (adult) who wants to play. This is different from Wednesday's ladies and men's poker games which are separate on Wednesdays. Euchre is still on Monday nights, bingo on Tues, quilting on Wednesdays 10-1, and game day on Thursdays at 2pm.
So little by little the clubhouse calendar is getting filled and functions are happening and starting up all over the place. Which I know is "finally."
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Ron Lafert is now the manager for this park along with Kings & Queens. Shirley has moved to Kings & Queens and Tracy from K&Q to our park. Shirley is less computer experienced and since Kings & Queens is all set up now, Tracy is setting up these computers and programs for your park. Tracy is a more authoritative personality but has those listening qualities too. Ron's wife, Lu is manager for Beacon Hill Terrace. Their bosses Jay (who replaced Jenny) and Eric are great. They are like working with Hometown America and so far have been no problem but ELS is not really quick to give some responses but then neither was Hometown and then add the holidays.
I can say Ron said ELS did approve our request for a movie projector and movie projector and screen both ceiling installed. This will enable us to hook up laptops to the projector have movie night and watch the movies on the screen, have presentations, and even if we wanted could hook up a Wii and have bowling tournaments once a week or something. However, the HOA will have to be real careful about that since visitors having grand kids here could miss up the equipment. Couple week back we had a problem I never thought would occur in the park. Raw sewage coming back up the toilet pluming. All because some person (probably their guest or visitor) used the bathroom and threw a femininity pad down the toilet and messing up the entire system and some poor person's (older man's) shoes. Icky, gross, smelly, and really stupid to do as most of us know you can't do that!
Christmas Eve at 10am we had our first Christmas Parade. The music (I had never known) was not hear able through out the parade of carts. Therefore, I didn't know it did not work good. Therefore, Judy Lenkiewicz mentioned her husband said we should all have a radio on in every cart and have them all turned to the Christmas channel music station. Which is a great idea for next year and the second annual one. The weather for the event was like 85 degrees and could not have been greater. Kathy's husband Tom's sister-in-law Gerry DdYoung was in charge of this event.
The roads will be done by Tuesday, it has been a long dusty month. The initial company which came in and broke up the roads did a lousy job. They were fired. They left large chunks of asphalt rocks where it should have been grounded up. So a week later the paving company had to come in redo that job. Residents were not happy with all the dust and the roads crappy as everything. Lots of people angry about the dust, their houses, tracking it in the house, etc. Finally a few days ago (this last week anyhow along with this weekend) they have had the water truck going down the roads and wetting the dust. It should be done soon.
Personally, I just figure hey don't wash the house until the roads are done. But we all know I am just easy to get along with. Some are very angry and complaining about it all loudly. I am just glad it will be all over very soon. A good rain would have the dust gone from the roads, the homes, and stuff in a heart beat.
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2012 Officers for the HOA are:
President – Jayne Schwartz
Vice President – Michael Sanders
Treasurer – Steve Lange
Secretary – POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Board Member: Diane Williams (*ex-offico)
Board Member: Anne Smith Board Member: Kathy Van Hoeven*exoffico - ex-president always goes automatically to this position unless they don't want it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Junction – Newsletter
DECEMBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Thank you, for volunteering this year in any capacity that your volunteered your services. It is you who take that extra step which makes our park so lively and function smoothly. I have named but a few but I am grateful for each one of you. Thank you on behalf of all members and I would like to add my additional thanks to you also.
PROXY FORMS – are available in the clubhouse for those who wish to appoint a proxy for their vote. THIS FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND WITNESSED. NO OTHER FORM is acceptable AFTER December’s annual voting since these were just discovered. They must be turned in PRIOR to the HOA meeting if no ballots are used.
Directory CORRECTIONS – If your phone number or addresses are incorrect in the Homeowner’s Directory please call BK Back with your correct information with the correct information. DIRECTORIES will soon be at the final phase of for printing. Please act now so your information can be appropriately displayed.
December 15, 2011 is the 2012 election night: The only requirement is you must be a HOA member to be nominated for a 2012 position. You must be present to except the position please to except or refuse the nomination. Request all proxies be turned in prior to the start of the HOA meeting at 7pm.
Anyone interested in playing PING PONG, is requested to SIGN UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE as the purchase of a collapsible ping-pong table will be again be discussed at the December meeting.
Need a Prospectus copy for your lot? A FREE CD Copy is available by writing to: Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Northwood Center, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1030. One request per household and you must remember to include your Lot Number. This information was obtained from FMO and is being relayed to you. Other options are to purchase a copy or see if one is available from the office.
SPEEDING – SPEED LIMIT IS 15MPH: it is recommended that chronic speeders be reported to the office for rule violation. Please reduce your speed before someone is hurt or killed – PLEASE!
FEEDING THE CATS – please stop. Your neighbors are not happy to find cats sitting atop of their cars in their carports. Cats cannot be trapped as they are not hungry! Residents are asked to tell management who is feeding cats in an effort to stop their multiplying. THIS IS BECOMING again A BIG ISSUE, FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN IF YOU WILL NOT STOP FEEDING THE CATS as this is a violation of park rules!
Upon the Boards recommendations, members agreed (by majority vote) that no money what so ever would be spent without the prior approval of its members in vote (a quorum must be present). It is suggested that anyone wishing approval for any funds, which are not, approved at the January HOA Meeting (when we vote on the annual budget). So please request funds in a timely manner before the function as pre-approval is required and a quorum must be present to vote.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - Don't forget Men's Koffee Klutch - a morning coffee break
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am - 9 am at the Club House. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It's very informal (no structure) and please bring your own cup. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others.
LIBRARY - Anyone donating Videos, Audio Tapes or Tapes, PLEASE put them in the Wooden Box in the north west corner of the Library. I need to date them. Thank You, Judy Smith
COMING EVENTS - Starting in January we are planning "Dogs on the Deck" once each month (Date to be announced). Cost will be $3.00 for hot dog, chips, beans and desert. Depending on how this is received by our residents will determine the frequency. Volunteers will be needed to bake cookies.
Starting in January -- New (and current) Residents "Welcome Happy Hour" This is your opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with others in the park. Let's have fun and enjoy our wonderful community. First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Look for more information on the bulletin boards.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be December 3rd, December 17th and December 31st at 8:00 AM. It will be hosted by Terry and Gary Perkins and Roxie Labby. Bring your own cup and join us for coffee and a donut. If you would like to donate the donuts, please see one of the hosts.
EUCHRE - has started! Come and join us at the clubhouse on Mondays at 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. You don't have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, December 3rd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as they do use it for a money making project. The youth are from the Grace Lutheran Church.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams at 687-2165 or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, December 17th and the first (1st) Saturday of each month beginning in January 2012. The only exception will be held in March on March 19th due to a scheduling conflict. If you want a double massage instead of just one, (please book two consecutive appointments). This is not only open to woman as we do have some men who also attend. These services are discounted prices for our residents. They open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams 687-3484 to schedule your appointments.
PROXY FORMS – ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUBHOUSE AND MUST BE USED AFTER DECEMBER 2011 AS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE PROXY FORM.
For You information & Even something I didn't know
Is Your Email Really Private? If you ever get the paranoid feeling that someone is reading your email, your suspicions probably focus on nefarious hackers or the government. But it's much more likely that an email voyeur is someone close to you. Your spouse, your boss, or a nosey parker who runs the computers at work may be peeking at your email...
Don't Blame Big Brother for Email Snooping In a survey conducted by Retrovo Gadgetology one-third of respondents admitted to secretly checking the email or cell phone records of their significant others. Among younger people, 47 per cent admitted to such invasions of privacy.
Parents often check the email of their children. Some believe that it's their duty and right to monitor their offspring's correspondence and acquaintances. Others succumb to temptation inadvertently, when a child leaves an email program open with incriminating evidence right there in the reading pane.
Incriminating emails figure frequently in divorce cases these days. A Minnesota man who suspected his wife of cheating checked her email and found corroborating evidence. But much to his surprise, authorities charged him with a felony for gaining unauthorized access to a computer. Betrayal has its consequences, sometimes.
What About Email Privacy at Work? Coworkers have almost as much opportunity to read your email as do family members. It's not uncommon for workers to leave their email programs open while they are away from their desks. Anyone passing by your cubicle can read what's on the screen. And then there are the hidden email voyeurs that may be lurking in your company's IT department…
The manager of IT for the city government of Hoboken, NJ, was arrested for allegedly intercepting all email sent to or from the mayor's email address at City Hall. According to reports, the IT manager's original motivation for spying was to learn if his job was secure. But later, he began sharing some of the mayor's email with political opponents and leaking other emails to the press.
Such skullduggery by IT people in positions of trust is surprisingly common. In a 2008 survey of senior IT professionals by security firm Cyber-Ark, one-third reported that they had spied on coworkers' email. It's not clear how much of that monitoring was illegal. In the U.S., employers have very broad rights to monitor employees' electronic communications that are made or stored on company-owned facilities. A good rule of thumb is that if it happens on your computer at work, your employer probably has access to it. That goes for emails you send and receive, and also for any web surfing you do on the company dime.
You may believe that the government needs a warrant to search your email. Actually, under U.S. law, email older than 180 days is no longer considered private information, but an email service provider's database record. Only a subpoena is required to obtain access to old emails, not a search warrant showing of probable cause that a crime has been committed. In legal proceedings, the "discovery" process may require you or your ISP to supply your email records to authorities. I've heard it said that "if you don't want it published in the NY Times, don't put it in an email."
I don't want to scare you into thinking that your Internet service provider or webmail provider is poking around in your inbox. The vast majority - and certainly all of the large well-known providers - will have safeguards and audit trails built into their systems to prevent this sort of snooping by someone in an admin role. Even in the absence of that protection, if you deal with a large company that hosts thousands or millions of email customers, the likelihood that anyone would be interested in your personal communications is vanishingly small. Yes, often times "security by obscurity" does work rather well.
The best protection for email is encryption, but that has its drawbacks in efficiency. Lawyers, doctors, and other professionals who deal with highly sensitive data may resort to encrypted email. But more likely, they just won't commit any sensitive information to email at all. Private individuals rarely bother with encryption. But you should be careful what you say in email, because it may not be as private as you think. Guard your email password carefully; and never leave an email program open when you step away from your desk.
Don't Blame Big Brother for Email Snooping In a survey conducted by Retrovo Gadgetology one-third of respondents admitted to secretly checking the email or cell phone records of their significant others. Among younger people, 47 per cent admitted to such invasions of privacy.
Parents often check the email of their children. Some believe that it's their duty and right to monitor their offspring's correspondence and acquaintances. Others succumb to temptation inadvertently, when a child leaves an email program open with incriminating evidence right there in the reading pane.
Incriminating emails figure frequently in divorce cases these days. A Minnesota man who suspected his wife of cheating checked her email and found corroborating evidence. But much to his surprise, authorities charged him with a felony for gaining unauthorized access to a computer. Betrayal has its consequences, sometimes.
What About Email Privacy at Work? Coworkers have almost as much opportunity to read your email as do family members. It's not uncommon for workers to leave their email programs open while they are away from their desks. Anyone passing by your cubicle can read what's on the screen. And then there are the hidden email voyeurs that may be lurking in your company's IT department…
The manager of IT for the city government of Hoboken, NJ, was arrested for allegedly intercepting all email sent to or from the mayor's email address at City Hall. According to reports, the IT manager's original motivation for spying was to learn if his job was secure. But later, he began sharing some of the mayor's email with political opponents and leaking other emails to the press.
Such skullduggery by IT people in positions of trust is surprisingly common. In a 2008 survey of senior IT professionals by security firm Cyber-Ark, one-third reported that they had spied on coworkers' email. It's not clear how much of that monitoring was illegal. In the U.S., employers have very broad rights to monitor employees' electronic communications that are made or stored on company-owned facilities. A good rule of thumb is that if it happens on your computer at work, your employer probably has access to it. That goes for emails you send and receive, and also for any web surfing you do on the company dime.
You may believe that the government needs a warrant to search your email. Actually, under U.S. law, email older than 180 days is no longer considered private information, but an email service provider's database record. Only a subpoena is required to obtain access to old emails, not a search warrant showing of probable cause that a crime has been committed. In legal proceedings, the "discovery" process may require you or your ISP to supply your email records to authorities. I've heard it said that "if you don't want it published in the NY Times, don't put it in an email."
I don't want to scare you into thinking that your Internet service provider or webmail provider is poking around in your inbox. The vast majority - and certainly all of the large well-known providers - will have safeguards and audit trails built into their systems to prevent this sort of snooping by someone in an admin role. Even in the absence of that protection, if you deal with a large company that hosts thousands or millions of email customers, the likelihood that anyone would be interested in your personal communications is vanishingly small. Yes, often times "security by obscurity" does work rather well.
The best protection for email is encryption, but that has its drawbacks in efficiency. Lawyers, doctors, and other professionals who deal with highly sensitive data may resort to encrypted email. But more likely, they just won't commit any sensitive information to email at all. Private individuals rarely bother with encryption. But you should be careful what you say in email, because it may not be as private as you think. Guard your email password carefully; and never leave an email program open when you step away from your desk.
HOA Meeting on Thursday - 18 Nov 2011
Got scoop from ELS, information to share, and business to conduct. Will as always be as short as possible and hope to see you all there. Naturally I will report after the meeting as I can between my homework assignments as I am still on this computer course which has a few phases (classes related to it all).
Diane
Diane
Meeting with ELS
Had a meeting with ELS and let me tell you they are just as great as Hometown America was with us. Will give us something in writting for seasonal renting in writing. Anyone owning prior to Jul (or grandfathered in) can still rent but purchases after that date only seasonal renting once we get the letter from ELS and not sure if it is 4 month or 6month PER YEAR ONLY RENTING. They are very aware of us and when they get ready to do the park rules again, they will they will try and process them like the first time with input from HOA board unless ELS has their own already that they want implemented. Very Reasonable and the the group I meet and thought they were a little wacky is. The guy who met with us today is scheduled to be there this month and I am glad to say we won't ever be going there again. Very good day! Discovered how they do market values, found about the roads, and lots of stuff.
Diane
Diane
Novembers Newsletter ( 1 Nov 2011)
NOVEMBER'S NEWSLETTER - AS usual I have removed personal addresses and phone numbers. If you want the whole thing contact Karen Ide.
NOVEMBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Welcome back snowbirds – glad you made it back home safely to Florida. For those of you reading this that are not here in Florida yet, we do miss you!
CORRECTIONS – IF your phone number or addresses are incorrect in the Homeowner’s Directory please call BK Back with your correct information or email her at [email protected] with the correct information. This directory is available yearly to each paid HOA association members in late January early February.
Non-members and other residents may obtain one FREE directory from Management. Management’s yearly directory is published approximately in June or July of each year and free to all residents. However, snowbirds numbers are usually incorrect as many change each year while others do not.
Next Board Meeting and HOA Meeting – Board meeting is on Thursday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM (Board Members are required to attend). The Homeowners Association Meeting is on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 PM. December 2011 is the 2012 election night: The only requirement is you must be a paid HOA member to be voted into a position or to except one if elected. You must additionally be a paid member for the year 2012. YOU MUST be present at THIS December meeting to except any position. NO NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERED therefore elections for all positions (except the ex-offico) are up for election or reelection. Every position is a 1 year term and annually voted on by members.
PROXIES: Any member, who knowingly will miss December’s meeting, may appoint a PROXIE (in writing).
PROXY NOTICE MUST CONTAIN: A note saying the member has given proxy to which member (MUST BE LISTED, and a paid member). It must contain the members PRINTED and SIGNED name, along with their Lot number and address. Proxies MUST BE turned in PRIOR to the 7:00 PM HOA MEETING start. Proxies are only good for the one meeting that they are submitted for and original copies only are acceptable. New HOA members must be paid members no later than December 5th 2011 to vote (per the Bylaws)..
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for November or Thanksgiving Dinner so unless someone steps up to host these events there will not be Potluck on November 10th or Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24th. If you feel you can host either of these events, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck or Thanksgiving Dinner. Thank You!
VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION 2011! - Friday, November 11th at the Clubhouse from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is FREE to Veterans and HOA Members.
Cake, Coffee & Ice tea will be available before & after the program. There will be a "Meet and Greet" at 11:00 AM. Program begins at 11:30 AM. The program will include: Young Children that will entertain us with patriotic songs and an Honor Guard will present at NOON. This will be hosted by the In Park Entertainment and Shirley Sullens. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. This is our opportunity to personally thank our Veteran's for their service to our country. Please sign up. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Mike Trees, June Manier, Bill Curl, and Paul Smith.
SYMPATHY - card was sent to Rod & Marcia Lake, for the death of Rod's brother.
THINKING OF YOU - cards were sent to Joe Potter at Carpenters Way, and Anne Carnavali at Arbor Oaks.
Hello, I will be giving up the "Sunshine Lady" responsibilities as of the first of the year. Please, if you would like to take over, let me know. Thank You, Kim Haywald
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING - will be November 7th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. We will finalize plans for our Bazaar and election of officers. All ladies are invited to attend.
BAZAAR AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE - is Saturday, November 12th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the clubhouse. In addition to the White Elephant Sale, the event includes a Bake Sale and Food Sales with donuts and coffee beginning at 8:00 AM and sloppy joes at 11:00 PM.
Raffle – contact Judy Wilcox to buy raffle tickets to win great prizes. The tickets are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. You do not have to be present to win.
Bake Sale - Gerry Stump and her committee will begin calling residents to ask you to donate bake goods. You can bring your baked goods to the clubhouse between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11th, following the Veterans Day Ceremony. Also, baked goods can be delivered to the clubhouse on Saturday before 8:00 a.m.
White Elephant Sale – donations to the white elephant sale can be delivered to the clubhouse library any time before the bazaar. Suggested items are home decor, holiday decorations, dishes, kitchen and bath items, furniture, books, jewelry, small appliances, and toys (no clothing please). If you need help getting the items to the clubhouse, please call Jeannie Berken.
The Women’s Club wishes to thank the Lakeland Junction residents for donating baked goods, white elephant items and buying raffle tickets. All residents who contribute items or volunteer their time will be entered into a Special Raffle to win recognition prizes. This event raises money for several local charities. We hope to see you at the Bazaar!
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—for November will be held at the Place Pizza & Rest., 6120 US Hwy 98 North in Lakeland on November 16th at 11:30 AM and will be hosted by Ursula Cooney and Donna Bazinet. Lunch menu is $9.99 per person and this includes coffee, tea or soda. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Remember to find your own ride. The Women's Luncheons are casual and fun so we hope to see you there!
WOMEN’S CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY – will be on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:30 AM at Lone Palm Country Club. More details to follow later. This is always a very nice luncheon so mark your calendar and plan to attend.
GET A VOICE AND A VOTE - Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year, call Jean Berken. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members; non-members are required to pay a nominal fee as are guests. Fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as pancake breakfasts are NOT a free HOA events but an In Park Entertainment Event.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS - Invites you to our Table Top Expo on Thursday, November 3rd from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the clubhouse. You will have a chance to meet your local business owner, enjoy "shopping" in a friendly atmosphere and register for multiple door prizes. The cost is FREE. Refreshments provided. All are welcome! Karen Taylor.
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - starts in November 2011. We have been approached by a few new members to start a morning coffee klutch (break). It will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Club House and see how it goes from there. So come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It will be very informal (no structure) and please bring your own cup, coffee provided. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others. Although the men have requested to do this women are certainly welcome.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - is creeping up, anyone interested in hosting this events contact Diane Williams. There usually are many hands willing to help, but an organizer is needed.
COOKIE EXCHANGE PARTY - I have not heard back from anyone that would like to host the December 10th Cookie Exchange Party. November is now upon us and it takes at least a good month to effectively plan a party. You will need to put up a signup sheet in order to figure out how many people will attend and the number of cookies each person will need to bake. Decide on a Theme and plan out some activities and/or games. You can make it as simple as you want or go all out. It is up to you. Unfortunately I am involved in too many things this year and will not be able to host it. So, unless someone steps up there will not be one this year. We had so much fun last year. Even if you don't want the cookies for yourself, you can give them as gifts to family and friends and even shut-ins in the park or nursing homes. Anyone interested please give me a call and I can help you get started if you need some help call Anne Smith.
COMING EVENTS - Starting in January we are planning "Dogs on the Deck" once each month (Date to be announced). Tickets will be sold for $3.00. Depending on how this is received by our residents will determine the frequency. Volunteers will be needed.
DO YOU WANT TO PARTY????? We are working on a New Year's Eve Celebration. This too will depend on Volunteers. More information to be announced later. Please call or see Kathy Van Hoeven or Jayne Schwartz if you would like to volunteer for either function.
LOT SLOTS BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Please try to check these boxes from time to time as you might have something in them. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be November 5th and November 19th at 8:00 AM. New residents Terry and Gary Perkins will host the November get-togethers along with Jeannie Berken. Take an early morning Saturday walk over to the clubhouse and join your neighbors for some jokes, donuts and coffee.
EUCHRE - will begin sometime in November. Watch the bulletin boards for the date.
EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, November 5th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, November 19th and December 17th. If you want a double massage instead of just one, please have 2 consecutive appointments scheduled. This is not only open to woman as we do have some men who also attend regularly. These services are discounted and done for our residents. They are open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointments. STARTING IN JANUARY THEY WILL BE HELD THE 1st SATUARDAY OF EACH MONTH.
FMO - (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc) is an active group of Florida mobile home owners who live in parks and they rent land...JUST LIKE US! It was started in 1962 and its purpose was to lobby the Florida legislature to pass laws that would protect us from park owners who raised rents and established park rules that were unfair to the home owner.
After many years of hard and dedicated work from the members of the FMO and our lobbyist, legislation was passed in 1984 which established rules for the park owner to follow. That legislation is the FLORIDA STATUTE 723 and it is still in effect to this day.
Each year, however, there are people who lobby against various parts of 723 to weaken the protection it offers us. As a community of 191 sites we must pledge ourselves to join the FMO. We must then commit to becoming aware of the bills that are brought to the Florida House of Representatives and Senate and communicate to our legislators whether we want them to vote "yes" or "no".
Currently there are two identical bills that are being reviewed in committee by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB271) and Senate Bill (SB386) state that we would not be able to pass our prospectus on to a buyer when we are ready to sell our home.
Why would someone want to buy our home if it didn’t come with some guarantees (which the prospectus offers)? NOT GOOD!
How can you help? First you can join the FMO by calling Gerry Stump or Jeannie Berken. They have membership applications and it costs $20 a year or $50 for 3 years. Do you have a computer? You can go online to FMO.org and sign up with a credit card. Once you become a member you will start receiving the FMO magazine that will keep you informed. Online you can get the magazine plus ALERT Announcements and a host of other information. The bulletin board by the mail boxes is also a source of info. So check it every day when you get your mail. If you have any questions call Gerry Stump or me in Buffalo. I would like to form an FMO Committee. Email me or call me. The FMO needs you and you need the FMO! Thanks. Lynn Page, FMO Rep
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 6th! Remember to
set you clocks back 1 hour!
NOVEMBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT
Welcome back snowbirds – glad you made it back home safely to Florida. For those of you reading this that are not here in Florida yet, we do miss you!
CORRECTIONS – IF your phone number or addresses are incorrect in the Homeowner’s Directory please call BK Back with your correct information or email her at [email protected] with the correct information. This directory is available yearly to each paid HOA association members in late January early February.
Non-members and other residents may obtain one FREE directory from Management. Management’s yearly directory is published approximately in June or July of each year and free to all residents. However, snowbirds numbers are usually incorrect as many change each year while others do not.
Next Board Meeting and HOA Meeting – Board meeting is on Thursday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM (Board Members are required to attend). The Homeowners Association Meeting is on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 PM. December 2011 is the 2012 election night: The only requirement is you must be a paid HOA member to be voted into a position or to except one if elected. You must additionally be a paid member for the year 2012. YOU MUST be present at THIS December meeting to except any position. NO NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERED therefore elections for all positions (except the ex-offico) are up for election or reelection. Every position is a 1 year term and annually voted on by members.
PROXIES: Any member, who knowingly will miss December’s meeting, may appoint a PROXIE (in writing).
PROXY NOTICE MUST CONTAIN: A note saying the member has given proxy to which member (MUST BE LISTED, and a paid member). It must contain the members PRINTED and SIGNED name, along with their Lot number and address. Proxies MUST BE turned in PRIOR to the 7:00 PM HOA MEETING start. Proxies are only good for the one meeting that they are submitted for and original copies only are acceptable. New HOA members must be paid members no later than December 5th 2011 to vote (per the Bylaws)..
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for November or Thanksgiving Dinner so unless someone steps up to host these events there will not be Potluck on November 10th or Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24th. If you feel you can host either of these events, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck or Thanksgiving Dinner. Thank You!
VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION 2011! - Friday, November 11th at the Clubhouse from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is FREE to Veterans and HOA Members.
Cake, Coffee & Ice tea will be available before & after the program. There will be a "Meet and Greet" at 11:00 AM. Program begins at 11:30 AM. The program will include: Young Children that will entertain us with patriotic songs and an Honor Guard will present at NOON. This will be hosted by the In Park Entertainment and Shirley Sullens. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. This is our opportunity to personally thank our Veteran's for their service to our country. Please sign up. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Mike Trees, June Manier, Bill Curl, and Paul Smith.
SYMPATHY - card was sent to Rod & Marcia Lake, for the death of Rod's brother.
THINKING OF YOU - cards were sent to Joe Potter at Carpenters Way, and Anne Carnavali at Arbor Oaks.
Hello, I will be giving up the "Sunshine Lady" responsibilities as of the first of the year. Please, if you would like to take over, let me know. Thank You, Kim Haywald
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING - will be November 7th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. We will finalize plans for our Bazaar and election of officers. All ladies are invited to attend.
BAZAAR AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE - is Saturday, November 12th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the clubhouse. In addition to the White Elephant Sale, the event includes a Bake Sale and Food Sales with donuts and coffee beginning at 8:00 AM and sloppy joes at 11:00 PM.
Raffle – contact Judy Wilcox to buy raffle tickets to win great prizes. The tickets are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. You do not have to be present to win.
Bake Sale - Gerry Stump and her committee will begin calling residents to ask you to donate bake goods. You can bring your baked goods to the clubhouse between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11th, following the Veterans Day Ceremony. Also, baked goods can be delivered to the clubhouse on Saturday before 8:00 a.m.
White Elephant Sale – donations to the white elephant sale can be delivered to the clubhouse library any time before the bazaar. Suggested items are home decor, holiday decorations, dishes, kitchen and bath items, furniture, books, jewelry, small appliances, and toys (no clothing please). If you need help getting the items to the clubhouse, please call Jeannie Berken.
The Women’s Club wishes to thank the Lakeland Junction residents for donating baked goods, white elephant items and buying raffle tickets. All residents who contribute items or volunteer their time will be entered into a Special Raffle to win recognition prizes. This event raises money for several local charities. We hope to see you at the Bazaar!
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—for November will be held at the Place Pizza & Rest., 6120 US Hwy 98 North in Lakeland on November 16th at 11:30 AM and will be hosted by Ursula Cooney and Donna Bazinet. Lunch menu is $9.99 per person and this includes coffee, tea or soda. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Remember to find your own ride. The Women's Luncheons are casual and fun so we hope to see you there!
WOMEN’S CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY – will be on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:30 AM at Lone Palm Country Club. More details to follow later. This is always a very nice luncheon so mark your calendar and plan to attend.
GET A VOICE AND A VOTE - Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year, call Jean Berken. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members; non-members are required to pay a nominal fee as are guests. Fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as pancake breakfasts are NOT a free HOA events but an In Park Entertainment Event.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS - Invites you to our Table Top Expo on Thursday, November 3rd from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the clubhouse. You will have a chance to meet your local business owner, enjoy "shopping" in a friendly atmosphere and register for multiple door prizes. The cost is FREE. Refreshments provided. All are welcome! Karen Taylor.
MEN'S KOFFEE KLUTCH - starts in November 2011. We have been approached by a few new members to start a morning coffee klutch (break). It will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Club House and see how it goes from there. So come and enjoy a cup of coffee and swap stories or whatever. It will be very informal (no structure) and please bring your own cup, coffee provided. This will be a great way for early risers to meet some new faces and become re-acquainted with others. Although the men have requested to do this women are certainly welcome.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - is creeping up, anyone interested in hosting this events contact Diane Williams. There usually are many hands willing to help, but an organizer is needed.
COOKIE EXCHANGE PARTY - I have not heard back from anyone that would like to host the December 10th Cookie Exchange Party. November is now upon us and it takes at least a good month to effectively plan a party. You will need to put up a signup sheet in order to figure out how many people will attend and the number of cookies each person will need to bake. Decide on a Theme and plan out some activities and/or games. You can make it as simple as you want or go all out. It is up to you. Unfortunately I am involved in too many things this year and will not be able to host it. So, unless someone steps up there will not be one this year. We had so much fun last year. Even if you don't want the cookies for yourself, you can give them as gifts to family and friends and even shut-ins in the park or nursing homes. Anyone interested please give me a call and I can help you get started if you need some help call Anne Smith.
COMING EVENTS - Starting in January we are planning "Dogs on the Deck" once each month (Date to be announced). Tickets will be sold for $3.00. Depending on how this is received by our residents will determine the frequency. Volunteers will be needed.
DO YOU WANT TO PARTY????? We are working on a New Year's Eve Celebration. This too will depend on Volunteers. More information to be announced later. Please call or see Kathy Van Hoeven or Jayne Schwartz if you would like to volunteer for either function.
LOT SLOTS BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Please try to check these boxes from time to time as you might have something in them. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so.
BINGO—the first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be November 5th and November 19th at 8:00 AM. New residents Terry and Gary Perkins will host the November get-togethers along with Jeannie Berken. Take an early morning Saturday walk over to the clubhouse and join your neighbors for some jokes, donuts and coffee.
EUCHRE - will begin sometime in November. Watch the bulletin boards for the date.
EXERCISE—in the clubhouse every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be Saturday, November 5th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, November 19th and December 17th. If you want a double massage instead of just one, please have 2 consecutive appointments scheduled. This is not only open to woman as we do have some men who also attend regularly. These services are discounted and done for our residents. They are open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointments. STARTING IN JANUARY THEY WILL BE HELD THE 1st SATUARDAY OF EACH MONTH.
FMO - (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc) is an active group of Florida mobile home owners who live in parks and they rent land...JUST LIKE US! It was started in 1962 and its purpose was to lobby the Florida legislature to pass laws that would protect us from park owners who raised rents and established park rules that were unfair to the home owner.
After many years of hard and dedicated work from the members of the FMO and our lobbyist, legislation was passed in 1984 which established rules for the park owner to follow. That legislation is the FLORIDA STATUTE 723 and it is still in effect to this day.
Each year, however, there are people who lobby against various parts of 723 to weaken the protection it offers us. As a community of 191 sites we must pledge ourselves to join the FMO. We must then commit to becoming aware of the bills that are brought to the Florida House of Representatives and Senate and communicate to our legislators whether we want them to vote "yes" or "no".
Currently there are two identical bills that are being reviewed in committee by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB271) and Senate Bill (SB386) state that we would not be able to pass our prospectus on to a buyer when we are ready to sell our home.
Why would someone want to buy our home if it didn’t come with some guarantees (which the prospectus offers)? NOT GOOD!
How can you help? First you can join the FMO by calling Gerry Stump or Jeannie Berken. They have membership applications and it costs $20 a year or $50 for 3 years. Do you have a computer? You can go online to FMO.org and sign up with a credit card. Once you become a member you will start receiving the FMO magazine that will keep you informed. Online you can get the magazine plus ALERT Announcements and a host of other information. The bulletin board by the mail boxes is also a source of info. So check it every day when you get your mail. If you have any questions call Gerry Stump or me in Buffalo. I would like to form an FMO Committee. Email me or call me. The FMO needs you and you need the FMO! Thanks. Lynn Page, FMO Rep
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Update 29 Oct 2011
Well, lets see Ann Carnevali is so busy at Arbor Oaks, in fact I was told if we visit her it has to be after their daily bingo. She is the bella of the ball. The Judge is doing okay since I saw him last Tuesday. A lot the the snowbirds are coming back, but this year there is no Halloween Party as the snowbirds just got back too late this year. It got cooler here, but not so cool we aren't enjoying it. I see many windows open until that northern wind blows. For some that is a little be strong. I am sending in as many emails as I can to help avoid the dilemma that is among us with the businessmen trying to separate the prospectus from the property (lots). If this goes through it will indeed not be a good thing for the current seniors families nor for them when they are trying to sell their house.
Hopefully the new owners can be met with and lot of these things I am learning from longtime ELS parks won't happen here. I have the opinion that at some point the language went from what can we do to more of a WE WANT. Well that doesn't working in a HOA because you are representing a lot of people and if you tick off the owners there goes any negotiation you could have possibly had. So since I am leaving as the President (3 years was a long run) and headed to the board I sure was glad that Jayne came and said she was interested. I have been teaching her all I basically know since an empty brief case and a copy of Roberts Rules isn't much. So I did make a book that tells what should be covered each month but there is more to it than just taking over the job. Now I did hear that there are 3 people interested in the position. I knew of two and the one guy I thought should try the Vice President first to get a feel for things because he is very angry and has never even been to a HOA meeting that I know of. It's like you can't have this attitude when dealing with corporations, you can't be demanding or you get no-where like I think a lot of these parks were and now have to legally take precautions to the highest courts and stuff and fight every step of the way with the owners. Personally we don't have the time, the dedication to such an effort and if the caution can be taught from jump street it is far better for us. I worry only because I do not want to see anyone take the HOA VP or President job and "ruin a good thing" that could easily be done with just a simple attitude or demanding demeanor. But I do not control these matters so I am not worrying about it. I just personally wish that I could have taught who ever was interested in the job the job before the dive in. But alas, THAT'S LIFE! I am proud to say were one of the very few parks that didn't have problems with Hometown America and we did get almost everything we ever asked for that wasn't money related to like rent and stuff.
Ron is now our manager and Lu has the other park. Things are moving along and our hot tub is going to be concrete. I personally think it is because those shell hot tubs once Florida changed it's rules included those but the concrete spas and stuff were exempted from the change in the law. After all, it is a owner's benefit to just keep a concrete spa working and clean than having to replace it and make it bigger at the whim of the state. They are still working on it and it is slowing going but should be done by spring. LOL Just kidding!!
Let's see I am taking a break from my homework, got a break til tomorrow to catch up the Bingo books (since they have to be done weekly), tests all done for the doctors all is well there, cleared for orthopedic surgery when they call I'll tell them what is good for me too. As I am never one to just take the date the VA gives me unless it is also good for me too.
Well played cards tonight with Paul and Dolores (from Bingo) as mom was busy elsewhere or I am sure she'd play a while also. tomorrow I had better step on it because there are a lot of things I have to have done for Monday, Bingo, and the HOA board meeting and stuff. But other than that, there isn't much else going on. The thing going on below was take over by Lynn & Gerry helping here from the FMO side of the house. I am doing my part and being sure I send emails every couple of days. It's easier emailing 15 of them with copy and past than with stamps and a pen.
Other than all is quiet and can't wait to see more of my friends that should be returning home soon.
Diane
Hopefully the new owners can be met with and lot of these things I am learning from longtime ELS parks won't happen here. I have the opinion that at some point the language went from what can we do to more of a WE WANT. Well that doesn't working in a HOA because you are representing a lot of people and if you tick off the owners there goes any negotiation you could have possibly had. So since I am leaving as the President (3 years was a long run) and headed to the board I sure was glad that Jayne came and said she was interested. I have been teaching her all I basically know since an empty brief case and a copy of Roberts Rules isn't much. So I did make a book that tells what should be covered each month but there is more to it than just taking over the job. Now I did hear that there are 3 people interested in the position. I knew of two and the one guy I thought should try the Vice President first to get a feel for things because he is very angry and has never even been to a HOA meeting that I know of. It's like you can't have this attitude when dealing with corporations, you can't be demanding or you get no-where like I think a lot of these parks were and now have to legally take precautions to the highest courts and stuff and fight every step of the way with the owners. Personally we don't have the time, the dedication to such an effort and if the caution can be taught from jump street it is far better for us. I worry only because I do not want to see anyone take the HOA VP or President job and "ruin a good thing" that could easily be done with just a simple attitude or demanding demeanor. But I do not control these matters so I am not worrying about it. I just personally wish that I could have taught who ever was interested in the job the job before the dive in. But alas, THAT'S LIFE! I am proud to say were one of the very few parks that didn't have problems with Hometown America and we did get almost everything we ever asked for that wasn't money related to like rent and stuff.
Ron is now our manager and Lu has the other park. Things are moving along and our hot tub is going to be concrete. I personally think it is because those shell hot tubs once Florida changed it's rules included those but the concrete spas and stuff were exempted from the change in the law. After all, it is a owner's benefit to just keep a concrete spa working and clean than having to replace it and make it bigger at the whim of the state. They are still working on it and it is slowing going but should be done by spring. LOL Just kidding!!
Let's see I am taking a break from my homework, got a break til tomorrow to catch up the Bingo books (since they have to be done weekly), tests all done for the doctors all is well there, cleared for orthopedic surgery when they call I'll tell them what is good for me too. As I am never one to just take the date the VA gives me unless it is also good for me too.
Well played cards tonight with Paul and Dolores (from Bingo) as mom was busy elsewhere or I am sure she'd play a while also. tomorrow I had better step on it because there are a lot of things I have to have done for Monday, Bingo, and the HOA board meeting and stuff. But other than that, there isn't much else going on. The thing going on below was take over by Lynn & Gerry helping here from the FMO side of the house. I am doing my part and being sure I send emails every couple of days. It's easier emailing 15 of them with copy and past than with stamps and a pen.
Other than all is quiet and can't wait to see more of my friends that should be returning home soon.
Diane
YOU SHOULD DO THIS IS YOU ARE A FLORIDA HOMEOWNER - it does not matter that you are not a voter.... Diane
All the info I know... RE the two bills and you should help stop this from becoming a law. The reason is because with what Social Security pays and Retirement could you afford to live in a home with no rent control year to year. If you have a prospectus now, it will effect your selling the home, or your family in your demise. 19 Oct 2011
I have included my sample letter if you are interested in using it feel free to do so. I am doing this because I care, period. I have been criticized for passing out wrong information and being incomplete. Those of you who live here contact Lynn Page. I AM ONLY SHARING THE INFORMATION THAT I KNOW...PERIOD!!
THE BIGGEST REASON THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOU IS BECAUSE IT IS HARD ENOUGH TO SELL THE HOMES NOW WITH RENTS, imagine adding a new prospectus each time the house is sold!
THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS NO RENT CONTROL... that is why FMHA (represents the businesses) are trying to separate the prospectus from the land and from being passed from owner to owner.
those who have a prospectus, are covered
....HOWEVER, IF THIS BILL PASSES.....IT EFFECTS THE OWNER AFTER YOU, OR YOUR FAMILY , ETC......
You, the resident have PASSED, want to SELL THE HOME, OR ARE PUT INTO A NURSING HOME.....
AND THEN YOUR FAMILY gets a new prospectus and new rental increase rates AND SO DOES THE PERSON YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL YOUR HOUSE TO.
The reason why is because your family (even if they are on the title are not protected under the prospectus) IS BECAUSE IF THIS PASSES AS A LAW:
The title holder is not considered a resident, here is why:
1. NOT PHYSICALLY LIVING HERE - YES THEY GET A NEW PROSPECTUS
2. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THEY ARE ON THE TITLE AS HOME OWNER BECAUSE THEY DO NOT RESIDE HERE physically nor on paperwork as a resident. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOMEOWNER and RESIDENT.
3. YOU CAN NOT GET THEM A FORM OR LIST THEM AS BEING A CURRENT RESIDENT UNLESS THEY ARE GOING TO PHYSICALLY LIVE HERE.
THE BIGGEST REASON THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOU IS BECAUSE IT IS HARD ENOUGH TO SELL THE HOMES NOW WITH RENTS - just imagine having a new prospectus.
You may read this yourselves in your prospectus, rental agreement, and the park rules (current).
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Nancy Stewart has informed us that the Florida House of Representatives Civil Justice Subcommittee was assigned HB 271. Listed below are the e-mail addresses of this subcommittee. Please send your e-mails to each member informing them of your disapproval of this pending legislation.
{Thank You for your support=Bill Williams, FMO State Board of Dir}
I received the following information from him:
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Go to this Website
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Florida House of Representatives Civil Justice Subcommittee – EMAIL @ Http://www.myfloridahouse.gov
Abruzzo, Joseph Metz, Larry
Bernard, Mack Passidomo,Kathleen <-- MAIL EACH & EVERY ONE OF THESE PEOPLE
Eisnaugle, Erick Plakon, Scott
Gaetz, Matt Soto, Darren
Hager, Bill Stargel, Kelli
Harrison, Shawn Steinberg, Richard
Kiar. Martin Weinstein, Michael
Oliva, Jose
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SAMPLE OF MY LETTER….. email as many as as often as possible but to it ASAP. The bill numbers are SB386 and HB271
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RE: SB386 and HB271 vote NO
As a VOTER - THIS LAW SHOULD BE VOTED NO and removed from the ballot!
Mobile home parks were not made for hefty profits for the landowners they were made for retired and senior citizens who could not find affordable housing. VOTE NO, as voters we need our voices heard!
Mobile Homes within Florida have the prospectus so the landowners cannot profit simply by selling the land on which homes sit, which are rented with out changes being made. This law existed to help maintain affordable living for senior citizens. Changes made within a park already give land owners the right to increase parks and once a home is sold the landowner additional increases the lot rent to market value.
In the market, there is no rent control in the state of Florida. Seniors need affordable housing, as their fixed incomes do not pay even reasonably to exit the increasing cost of living.
Approval of this WILL CAUSE SENIOR CITIZENS:
1. SENIORS TO HAVE TO LIVE WITH THEIR CHILDREN – you as they will have nothing else available.
2. NOT BE ABLE TO RESELL HOMES – THIS PROBLEM ALREADY EXITS WITH THE CURRENT LAW
3. THE PROSPECTUS LETS THE RENT FROM NEW RENTERS TO INCREASE TO MARKET VALUE RENT BUT MAINTAIN A CPI YEARLY RENTAL INCREASE.
4. SENIOR CITIZENS WILL HAVE TO FIND JOBS IN THE CURRENT JOB MARKET TO MAINTAIN AN INCOME TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES, AS THE CURRENT FIXED INCOME DOES NOT DO THIS WITH EVERY OTHER ASPECT IN LIFE’S INCREASING COSTS.
SENIORS ARE ON FIXED INCOMES - THE MAIN REASON FOR THIS LAW WAS TO KEEP HOUSING AVAILABLE TO THE SENIORS. As a VOTER - THIS LAW SHOULD BE VOTED NO and removed from the ballot!
Mobile home parks were not made for hefty profits for the landowners they were made for retired and senior citizens who could not find affordable housing. VOTE NO, as voters we need our voices heard!
"ALL FLORIDA RESIDENTS" Should do this TODAY!!
After the FMHA lost in a law suit in the Appellate (I believe it was) Court to the FMO, the representatives filled to change the law.
SUBJECT : SB386 and HB271 vote NO
FMHA represents the Park Owners and FMO represents us the residents. FMO is loosing members and the ability to organize and lobby against owners so it is important so if we cannot support them financially the least we can do is support their requests to contact our representatives. FMO is indeed trying to stand up for our rights legally.
The owners are trying to separate the prospectus from being tied to the lot and passed from owner to owner.
They are trying to get a law onto the schedule which would be that each time your home is sold the new owners receive a new prospectus and a new rental agreement. The the owners could change both the yearly rental increase and form a new rental agreement. and a new yearly rental increase.
This affects several things:
1. Trying to resell your home.
2. Upon your demise, your family will have a new prospectus and a new yearly rental increase.
Additional problems
1. We can not already sell our homes
2. There is no rent control in the state of Florida
It is suggested that you either write or email your representatives. Lakeland Junction representatives are listed below (email) and two letters to send out are attached in this packet for you to fill out and sign.
It is suggested that you have all other family members and friends living in Florida contact their representatives to this off the docket. Further information will be available at the October and November HOA meetings.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx (on-line form)
[email protected]
Without your support Management will be able to charge what they want with each new owner and have no incentive to improve the park.
Information regarding ELS our new owners will be shared at the both the October and November HOA meetings. 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the clubhouse.
Open mike will be available towards the end of the meeting and please see the addenda posted on the bulletin board for any limitations on the time allotted each person.
SUBJECT : SB386 and HB271 vote NO
FMHA represents the Park Owners and FMO represents us the residents. FMO is loosing members and the ability to organize and lobby against owners so it is important so if we cannot support them financially the least we can do is support their requests to contact our representatives. FMO is indeed trying to stand up for our rights legally.
The owners are trying to separate the prospectus from being tied to the lot and passed from owner to owner.
They are trying to get a law onto the schedule which would be that each time your home is sold the new owners receive a new prospectus and a new rental agreement. The the owners could change both the yearly rental increase and form a new rental agreement. and a new yearly rental increase.
This affects several things:
1. Trying to resell your home.
2. Upon your demise, your family will have a new prospectus and a new yearly rental increase.
Additional problems
1. We can not already sell our homes
2. There is no rent control in the state of Florida
It is suggested that you either write or email your representatives. Lakeland Junction representatives are listed below (email) and two letters to send out are attached in this packet for you to fill out and sign.
It is suggested that you have all other family members and friends living in Florida contact their representatives to this off the docket. Further information will be available at the October and November HOA meetings.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx (on-line form)
[email protected]
Without your support Management will be able to charge what they want with each new owner and have no incentive to improve the park.
Information regarding ELS our new owners will be shared at the both the October and November HOA meetings. 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the clubhouse.
Open mike will be available towards the end of the meeting and please see the addenda posted on the bulletin board for any limitations on the time allotted each person.
14 October 2011
RESIDENT'S...... THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO DO NOW.... ..MORE INFO AT HOA MEETING.....
After the FMHA lost in a law suit in the Appellate (I believe it was) Court to the FMO, the representatives filled to change the law.
FMHA represents the Park Owners and FMO represents us the residents. FMO is loosing members and the ability to organize and lobby against owners so it is important so if we cannot support them financially the least we can do is support their requests to contact our representatives. FMO is indeed trying to stand up for our rights legally.
The owners are trying to separate the prospectus from being tied to the lot and passed from owner to owner.
They are trying to get a law onto the schedule which would be that each time your home is sold the new owners receive a new prospectus and a new rental agreement. The the owners could change both the yearly rental increase and form a new rental agreement. and a new yearly rental increase.
This affects several things:
1. Trying to resell your home.
2. Upon your demise, your family will have a new prospectus and a new yearly rental increase.
Additional problems
1. We can not already sell our homes
2. There is no rent control in the state of Florida
It is suggested that you either write or email your representatives. Lakeland Junction representatives are listed below (email) and two letters to send out are attached in this packet for you to fill out and sign.
It is suggested that you have all other family members and friends living in Florida contact their representatives to this off the docket. Further information will be available at the October and November HOA meetings.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx (on-line form)
[email protected]
Without your support Management will be able to charge what they want with each new owner and have no incentive to improve the park.
Information regarding ELS our new owners will be shared at the both the October and November HOA meetings. 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the clubhouse.
Open mike will be available towards the end of the meeting and please see the addenda posted on the bulletin board for any limitations on the time allotted each person.
After the FMHA lost in a law suit in the Appellate (I believe it was) Court to the FMO, the representatives filled to change the law.
FMHA represents the Park Owners and FMO represents us the residents. FMO is loosing members and the ability to organize and lobby against owners so it is important so if we cannot support them financially the least we can do is support their requests to contact our representatives. FMO is indeed trying to stand up for our rights legally.
The owners are trying to separate the prospectus from being tied to the lot and passed from owner to owner.
They are trying to get a law onto the schedule which would be that each time your home is sold the new owners receive a new prospectus and a new rental agreement. The the owners could change both the yearly rental increase and form a new rental agreement. and a new yearly rental increase.
This affects several things:
1. Trying to resell your home.
2. Upon your demise, your family will have a new prospectus and a new yearly rental increase.
Additional problems
1. We can not already sell our homes
2. There is no rent control in the state of Florida
It is suggested that you either write or email your representatives. Lakeland Junction representatives are listed below (email) and two letters to send out are attached in this packet for you to fill out and sign.
It is suggested that you have all other family members and friends living in Florida contact their representatives to this off the docket. Further information will be available at the October and November HOA meetings.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx (on-line form)
[email protected]
Without your support Management will be able to charge what they want with each new owner and have no incentive to improve the park.
Information regarding ELS our new owners will be shared at the both the October and November HOA meetings. 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the clubhouse.
Open mike will be available towards the end of the meeting and please see the addenda posted on the bulletin board for any limitations on the time allotted each person.
More information 3 Oct 2011
Jean Maris's home was sold and bought by Shirley and her husband who work in the office. I believe they are going to rent it out but I am not sure. ELS is into renting and I am hoping that they will stay with seasonal and a couple of months in the summer but I don't know what is down the road with them.
As far as a new prospectus is concerned that will NOT happen in this park since they are aware that this is illegal and we have a copy of our prospectus. I met with the managers bosses (out going and incoming). Here is an update on what I know and will be bringing up at the the board meeting. YES THE RENT WAS OFF IN THE PROPERTY TAX AREA AND I BELIEVE IT WAS $3 AND SOME CENTS. This was discussed at this meeting. Just so you understand, the notices need to be sent so many days prior to 1 January. These is late Sept and early Oct. However, to insure all residents (SnowBirds included) get them in a timely manner they must be mailed out prior to the Property (Ad Valorum) tax is available. So the company uses a percentage, then when they get the bill in late Oct they readjust the rent. THIS IS A REPEATING OCCURANCE - HOWEVR THERE MUST BE SOMEONE KEEPING TRACK OF THIS. In our park it would be the negoation committee (I think) but since we haven't had one so for the last three years I have been double checking it out. ALL THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE INTERNET AT a Government site and the County Tax site.
The spa is currently being built and it will be made out of concrete. The bottom step will not be so high (like the spa insert was). There will be two hand rails. An additional handrail is going to be installed in the pool to help those who are handicapped enter the pool. As for the first step in the pool this step was made slanted because of the drainage system in our pool there is no correcting this problem. The roads are scheduled to be done this winter but may not get done until next year. There are factors which effect this such as the weather, contracts, etc. However our park is with the top group to be done. Budgets by the ELS start in July for the next year. They get their budget in sections to complete. Therefore, if there is any requests they should be presented to the HOA at a meeting for vote, so they may be referred to Management for request on their budget for the following year by April before breaking for the summer. The park rules that Hometown was working on was passed onto ELS and they are aware that our park rules are still the original rules from 1983 (or so). Additionally they are aware of our request for a screen projector and a movie projector. Ron (management) has found a good one and requested it on the budget. The entertainment committee thought it would be great if a Wii could be connected for exercises, bowling tournaments, and other events. However, this has not been brought before the HOA yet since it is impossible to do so since one exists. Additionally the movie projector could have a computer connected for presentations, a movie night, and other things we can think of to do. There are some down sides to this such as who keeps it, who signs it out, no kids using, and others so naturally before one would be voted on it would have to have the HOA members approval.
Now the entertainment committee asked me if they can have cookout outs during the summer. Yes and Yes they can charge a fee because it is an Entermaint fund raising event. However, if the Homeowner''s Association sponsor's one naturally members are free and quests and visitors have to pay. Although sometimes this gets complicated to understand I will alway explain it to you. Word of advise is if you join the HOA for $7 each home owner then you don't need to worry about it. It's free except if it's the entertainment committee hosting the event. Like pancake breakfast this is a entertainment event.
Now I have been asking for Thanksgiving an Christmas dinner sponsors. Just so you know, I would be happy to pass on what I did for Christmas and this also would work for Thanksgiving. Additionally I still have Christmas Carol Booklets in the ladies closet I believe it you wish to use them because I donated them for future use.
More people need to start attending the HOA meetings they will not be lasting long again and it is important for the residents of this park to become members so that the HOA can remain strong. In this park, our HOA does not tell you what to do. You tell your HOA what you want. It is then voted on and the majority wins. We are making attempts to provide more activities within the park but we can't do it alone. Residents that live locally are always invited to events and for most events even family members (no children however) are welcomed.
Anne Smith is going to be doing Pot Luck this month, coffee is back on again, and things are slowly picking up again. Bingo is already in motion and YES IF SOMEONE IS INTERESTED IN STARTING SOMETHING UP - THEY ONLY NEED TO CHECK WITH ME AND BE SURE THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE. I try to be accommodating to everyone but they must remember there are some things that can't be changed and a little compromising is really appreciated so please have a back up date in mind if possible. Private events apply too, if I can you got it.
Since it is always hard to find folks to run an event or chair a committee, I personally am grateful and thankful. So please remember don't criticize until you intend to sponsor it the next month. Offer your help before hand, other wise please keep your traps shut and be thankful some one is doing it for you - you could have nothing done.
Those of you interested in the cookie exchange, and aren't back here should email Anne Smith, you need her email either call me or email me for it or message me on FB I try to check that often although once in I while it takes me a while to get there. Because I am doing an on-line class that is kicking my butt. Additionally, I will be scheduled for knee surgery and am still awaiting a date. My muscle is shredded, my knee cap destroyed, bone on bone with movement, and the left side ligament is going so there is one side holding my knee in place with another only partially working to hold me knee in place. Hey that is what you get when you fall a lot, been uncoordinated your entire life and I always fall flat on my right knee weather it is concrete or carpet. That's life! Been that way all my life why change now.
The pool is still open with the building going on, it's cool looking looks like a hole with a lot of dirt. LOL. Staff will remain the same, too.
Okay can't think of anything that I forgot so this should have you up to date, I think. Oh, that Gordon's Food opened by Aldi's a few weeks past but I haven't been there yet.
Diane
As far as a new prospectus is concerned that will NOT happen in this park since they are aware that this is illegal and we have a copy of our prospectus. I met with the managers bosses (out going and incoming). Here is an update on what I know and will be bringing up at the the board meeting. YES THE RENT WAS OFF IN THE PROPERTY TAX AREA AND I BELIEVE IT WAS $3 AND SOME CENTS. This was discussed at this meeting. Just so you understand, the notices need to be sent so many days prior to 1 January. These is late Sept and early Oct. However, to insure all residents (SnowBirds included) get them in a timely manner they must be mailed out prior to the Property (Ad Valorum) tax is available. So the company uses a percentage, then when they get the bill in late Oct they readjust the rent. THIS IS A REPEATING OCCURANCE - HOWEVR THERE MUST BE SOMEONE KEEPING TRACK OF THIS. In our park it would be the negoation committee (I think) but since we haven't had one so for the last three years I have been double checking it out. ALL THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE INTERNET AT a Government site and the County Tax site.
The spa is currently being built and it will be made out of concrete. The bottom step will not be so high (like the spa insert was). There will be two hand rails. An additional handrail is going to be installed in the pool to help those who are handicapped enter the pool. As for the first step in the pool this step was made slanted because of the drainage system in our pool there is no correcting this problem. The roads are scheduled to be done this winter but may not get done until next year. There are factors which effect this such as the weather, contracts, etc. However our park is with the top group to be done. Budgets by the ELS start in July for the next year. They get their budget in sections to complete. Therefore, if there is any requests they should be presented to the HOA at a meeting for vote, so they may be referred to Management for request on their budget for the following year by April before breaking for the summer. The park rules that Hometown was working on was passed onto ELS and they are aware that our park rules are still the original rules from 1983 (or so). Additionally they are aware of our request for a screen projector and a movie projector. Ron (management) has found a good one and requested it on the budget. The entertainment committee thought it would be great if a Wii could be connected for exercises, bowling tournaments, and other events. However, this has not been brought before the HOA yet since it is impossible to do so since one exists. Additionally the movie projector could have a computer connected for presentations, a movie night, and other things we can think of to do. There are some down sides to this such as who keeps it, who signs it out, no kids using, and others so naturally before one would be voted on it would have to have the HOA members approval.
Now the entertainment committee asked me if they can have cookout outs during the summer. Yes and Yes they can charge a fee because it is an Entermaint fund raising event. However, if the Homeowner''s Association sponsor's one naturally members are free and quests and visitors have to pay. Although sometimes this gets complicated to understand I will alway explain it to you. Word of advise is if you join the HOA for $7 each home owner then you don't need to worry about it. It's free except if it's the entertainment committee hosting the event. Like pancake breakfast this is a entertainment event.
Now I have been asking for Thanksgiving an Christmas dinner sponsors. Just so you know, I would be happy to pass on what I did for Christmas and this also would work for Thanksgiving. Additionally I still have Christmas Carol Booklets in the ladies closet I believe it you wish to use them because I donated them for future use.
More people need to start attending the HOA meetings they will not be lasting long again and it is important for the residents of this park to become members so that the HOA can remain strong. In this park, our HOA does not tell you what to do. You tell your HOA what you want. It is then voted on and the majority wins. We are making attempts to provide more activities within the park but we can't do it alone. Residents that live locally are always invited to events and for most events even family members (no children however) are welcomed.
Anne Smith is going to be doing Pot Luck this month, coffee is back on again, and things are slowly picking up again. Bingo is already in motion and YES IF SOMEONE IS INTERESTED IN STARTING SOMETHING UP - THEY ONLY NEED TO CHECK WITH ME AND BE SURE THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE. I try to be accommodating to everyone but they must remember there are some things that can't be changed and a little compromising is really appreciated so please have a back up date in mind if possible. Private events apply too, if I can you got it.
Since it is always hard to find folks to run an event or chair a committee, I personally am grateful and thankful. So please remember don't criticize until you intend to sponsor it the next month. Offer your help before hand, other wise please keep your traps shut and be thankful some one is doing it for you - you could have nothing done.
Those of you interested in the cookie exchange, and aren't back here should email Anne Smith, you need her email either call me or email me for it or message me on FB I try to check that often although once in I while it takes me a while to get there. Because I am doing an on-line class that is kicking my butt. Additionally, I will be scheduled for knee surgery and am still awaiting a date. My muscle is shredded, my knee cap destroyed, bone on bone with movement, and the left side ligament is going so there is one side holding my knee in place with another only partially working to hold me knee in place. Hey that is what you get when you fall a lot, been uncoordinated your entire life and I always fall flat on my right knee weather it is concrete or carpet. That's life! Been that way all my life why change now.
The pool is still open with the building going on, it's cool looking looks like a hole with a lot of dirt. LOL. Staff will remain the same, too.
Okay can't think of anything that I forgot so this should have you up to date, I think. Oh, that Gordon's Food opened by Aldi's a few weeks past but I haven't been there yet.
Diane
Update and Newsletter for October - 2 Oct 2011
Well 1 October Anne Carnivali went to Arbor Oaks assisted living. There she has bingo 7 days a week, they are soon having a casino night, they have many things there such as an ice-cream parlor I believe mom mentioned, and many activities going on there. The Judge is still staying at the house in the park and visits Anne daily l and eats at least one meal with her.
I have been taking a computer course (web site making) and this is class 2 which is kicking my butt big time. On Tuesday I am attending a FMO Homeowner's training class because I am interested in knowing what changes have occurred in Florida Statute 723. But usually this class is not too helpful in teaching anything that applies to our park. But I usually do learn one or two things new which are important.
A few weeks ago I attended an meeting regarding ELS. It was basically ELS parks gathering to bitch about their park problems. Well my entire take on the situation was that these people are not willing to compromise or sit down and calmly discuss problems. On lady who I had conversed with earlier had like 5 prespectus while that problem is not going to exist here as I did have a meeting with the managers and their old boss (her last day) and the new incoming ELS manager. This information will be passed along at the board meeting and the HOA meeting.
I have to run...... Diane
Editor – Karen Ide
OCTOBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
WELCOME NEW HOMEOWNERS - Residents are looking forward to meeting you. Should you need any guidance please feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide you to the person you should contact.
NEXT BOARD AND HOA MEETING – Board meeting will be Thursday, October 6th at 9:00 AM in the clubhouse. Board Members are required to attend. The Homeowners Association Meeting will be Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 PM.
COMPLAINTS - If you have a complaint or notice a PROBLEM, like a hole under the fence or a light bulb out. Please contact the office immediately. If there is no one there or it is late, just fill out a complaint form and drop it in the drop box in the office door. It cannot be fixed or repaired if the office isn't aware of it. Tell the office please because the neighbor or friend that you tell is not going to be doing the repairs. Thank You.
LIGHTS - please turn off clubhouse and library lights when you leave. Also, remember to lock the door behind you. It is appreciated. Thank You.
ELECTIONS - December will be the 2012 election. The only requirement is you must be a paid HOA member when elected and for the year 2012 while you hold the office. You need to be present at the meeting to except the position. Proxy votes allotted as per the HOA Bylaws. Please insure these requirements are met. Anyone wishing to chair the nomination committee please contact Diane as soon as possible.
KEEP IT SAFE - If you like what you have and want to keep it safe - lock it and secure it! Do not store personal property (except exercise mats) in the clubhouse as there is no guarantee it will not walk off.
HURRICANE SEASON - season started June 1st and runs until November 30th. If you are still in need of information contact Diane Williams. There are booklets available in the clubhouse. THE CLUBHOUSE IS NOT SAFE TO USE DURING A HURRICANE so please do not use it as such.
FIRST ANNUAL ICE-CREAM SOCIAL - Thank you Judy Lenkiewicz and all your help for sponsoring the 1st Annual Ice Cream Social. This social was for the residents which held NO presentations, NO selling and was indeed a great social event. All who attended had a great time. Thank You.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK--No one has signed up to host Potluck for October so unless someone steps up to host it
there will be not Potluck on October 13th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post
the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE—GET WELL—card was sent to Bill Wilcox. If you have a sick neighbor or know of a resident who is, please call Kim Haywald so she may post it on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse.
WOMEN’S CLUB—LUNCHEON—the October Luncheon will be held at the Red Lobster, 3706 US Hwy 98 North in Lakeland on October 19th at 11:30 AM. The hostesses for the luncheon are Karen Taylor and Jean Berken. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Remember to find your own ride.
SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING - for the Women's Club will be held on October 18th at 10:00 AM to finalize the plans for the Bazaar and White Elephant Sale.
Fall Bazaar & White Elephant Sale - Please remember to set aside your garage sale items to donate to the November 12th White Elephant Sale at the clubhouse. Also please consider volunteering to help with this fun event. A special planning meeting will be held at the clubhouse on Tuesday, October 18th at 10:00 AM. If you are unable to volunteer for a committee, we hope you'll be able to donate your delicious baked goods to the Bake Sale, make sloppy joe's for the Food Sale or buy raffle tickets. Look for more Bazaar news on the bulletin board in the clubhouse and in November's newsletter.
The White Elephant Sale and Bazaar will be held on November 12th at the clubhouse. Again this year we will have a white elephant sale, bake sale raffle for nice prizes and lunch served from the kitchen for a small fee. Raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Judy Wilcox has the raffle tickets.
This is the big money making project for the Women's Club. Last year we gave over $400. to help others in our community.
You may bring your "white elephants" to the club house any time after October 28th.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS - Open House/Meet & Greet will be Thursday, October 6th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Clubhouse. Come meet your local business owners! Cost is FREE! Refreshments will be served. Door Prizes! All are welcome! Karen Taylor - 863-529-2308.
THANKSGIVING - CHRISTMAS DINNER - is not too far away. If anyone would like to host either or both of these events and get some help lined up please contact Diane Williams. There are many hands willing to help, but an organizer is needed.
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year. Jean Berken should be back in the park soon. If you are unable to reach Jean, you may contact Gerry Stump for more information or to join. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members and non-members are required to pay a nominal fee as our guests. Fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as a pancake breakfast is not a free HOA event but an In Park Entertainment Event.
SPEEDING – Please watch your speed in the park! The posted speed limit is 15 MPH inside the park. Also, watch out for walking neighbors at all times. Sometime when cars are parked on the streets it is hard to spot them. Stop at the stop signs to avoid accidents. THIS INCLUDES ALL GOLF CARTS TOO. Thank You!
DOGS - when outside you home are required to be on a leash. Some residents in the park do not want pets (dogs) on their lawns, which is evident by the NO DOG signs. Please respect their wishes. Thank you.
LOT SLOTS BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Please try to check these boxes from time to time as you might have something in them. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so.
LADIES - Mark your calendars!!! Get ready for the 2nd annual “COOKIE EXCHANGE PARTY” to be held on Saturday December 10th at the clubhouse from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Anyone interested in hosting or helping contact Anne Smith. If you are interested in hosting, please let me know by October 14, 2011. If no one volunteers to host by that deadline, I will host as long as I have helpers. We had a great time last year with games, prizes and awards for best tasting, best looking cookies. So if you’re good at baking cookies and would like to share them with us come join the fun.
SPA UP-DATE - the spa (hot tub) is now being replaced. Worked started on September 28th. We are still able to use the pool at this time.
GARBAGE DAY - the new garbage cans have been delivered and our Garbage, Recycle and Yard Trash day is THURSDAY. If you find that the container you were issued is too large/small, you have 90 days to contact the City Waste Department so they can exchange it for the right size. All garbage cans have numbers on them and are issued to certain addresses so please don't try to exchange with a neighbor!
If you leave your recycle bins and garbage cans outside, please try to keep them clean as stray animals are getting into them and causing problems.
BINGO—has started! The first game does require you to mark numbers prior to the game so please be seated by 6:20 PM so workers may get ready to play. We start promptly at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE—will be October 8th and October 22nd. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Judy and Jerry Smith and Judy and Bill Wilcox. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. This is the first coffee for the fall and we hope to see you all there!
EUCHRE - will begin sometime in November. Watch the bulletin boards for the date.
EXERCISE—If you are interested in exercising on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, call Gerry Stump and she will be glad to meet you there at 9:00 AM on any or all of these days.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be October 1st. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI-MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, October 8th. If you want a double massage, please have 2 appointments scheduled for you instead of one. This is not only open to woman as we do have some regular men who also attend. These services are discounted and done for our residents and they are open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointments.
23 Sep 2011 - Catch up sorry guess I was behind farther than I thought....
As of today we have a few new homeowner members. One has purchased 3 homes and does live here year round. She is aware that we have 1-2 months rental in the Summer, Seasonal renting only and all must be pre-approved by management.
Diane Williams catch up more later this week or make up for it all next month, sorry, I lost track of time.
Hang in there ......
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER FOR OUR PARK:
Editor – Karen Ide
SEPTEMBER 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
WELCOME NEW HOMEOWNERS - Residents are looking forward to meeting you. Should
you need any guidance please feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide
you to the person you should contact.
HURRICANE SEASON STARTED JUNE 1ST. We at Lakeland Junction were lucky not to
feel any of the effects of Hurricane Irene. As we never know when a hurricane might be coming
our way, we need to be prepared. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams.
If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011
Shelter list are available inside the clubhouse. THE CLUBHOUSE IS NOT SAFE TO USE
DURING A HURRICANE AS A SHELTER. Please do not use it as such.
NEXT BOARD AND HOA MEETING – will be held in October. If you need to contact the
HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
GARBAGE DAY and PROCEDURES are due to change. New garbage cans (with chips
inserted matching your address) will be issued from the city within a week or two. If you have
not contacted the City Waste Department, you will be issued a large container which is 95
gallon. If the container you are issued is too large/small, you will have a short time to call and
get a larger or smaller garbage can. If you now have all your services shut off from the City of
Lakeland, you will need to be sure and tell them what size garbage can you want when you call
to have your services turned back on.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION – Managers have not deserted out park. They are present if
you should need them. I have made every effort possible to insure our park has no major issues,
which requires their supervision. However, there are a few situations on the “burners” with
them. Problems occurring needing attention should be directed to Shirley and Ron. Shirley is in
the office Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with an hour out for lunch. Ron is
between properties should management be required. Police have been asked to increase their
presence with more drives through our park when they are available.
SPA UPDATE - is still unknown. The city has held up the permits and it is unknown when the
work to expand the spa (hot tub) will begin.
LIGHTS - please turn off clubhouse and library lights when you leave. Also, remember to lock
the door behind you. It is appreciated. Thank You
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for September so unless someone steps up to host it
there will be not Potluck on September 8th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post
the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE—GET WELL—card was sent to Anna Mathews.
SYMPATHY—card was sent to BK Back - for the death of her sister in Texas. Please check inside the clubhouse to see which of your neighbors are ill and could use a pick me up card or call. If you have a sick neighbor or know of a resident who is, please call Kim Haywald so she may post it on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse.
EXERCISE—If you are interested in exercising on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, call Gerry Stump and she will be glad to meet you there at 9:00 AM on any or all of these days.
GAME DAY—is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be September 3rd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, September 17th and October 8th. These services are discounted and done for our residents. Please be sure to call Diane in advance for an appointment.
Table Massages - 15-minute massage for $10. Those wanting a longer massage are encouraged to book 2 consecutive appointments for a 30 minute massage for $20. Please be sure to mention that you want two consecutive appointments.
Facials & Eyebrow waxing - $15 for a 30-minute facial (eyebrow waxing is also available for $5); and mini manicures with polish for $10 or a pedicure for $15.
This is open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointments.
THINK ABOUT IT – would you like to Host the Thanksgiving OR Christmas Dinner? These are usually big events and require more planning and workers.
You may want to think about running for a Homeowner Director’s position. Election is in December. Please note only HOA members can hold these offices in 2012. Also, only HOA member can vote at HOA meetings. Anyone who wants nomination for any HOA Director’s position must be present at the HOA meeting in December to accept the nomination. More information is available should you want it. Contact Diane Williams
SPEEDING – As we age our response time does get slower no matter how young you are! The posted speed limit is 15 MPH inside the park. Please watch your speed and look both ways and behind you. Also, watch out for walking neighbors at all times. Stop at the stop signs to avoid accidents.
ANIMALS: All pets are required to be on a leash when they are outside. Please respect your neighbors as some are afraid of dogs. Thank you.
DOGS – It is your responsibility to pick up behind your dogs! Please pick it up! Your neighbors are not charmed by stepping in it and neither would you be. Some residents have posted NO DOG signs in their yards. Please respect this and out of courtesy keep your dog off those lawns.
CATS – Please do not feed the cats. They are multiplying quickly and causing damage to vehicles in the park via climbing on them and urinating on them. We do have traps if you would like to help catch them.
REMEMBER - the peak of Hurricane Season is not until the 10th of September and doesn't end until the end of November so please don't let your guard down thinking all is clear.
WOMEN’S CLUB—LUNCHEON—the October Luncheon will be held at the Red Lobster, 3706 US Hwy 98 North in Lakeland. The hostesses for the luncheon are Karen Taylor and Jean Berken. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Remember to find your own ride.
SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING - for the Women's Club will be held on October 18th at 10:00 AM to finalize the plans for the Bazaar and White Elephant Sale.
Fall Bazaar & White Elephant Sale - Please remember to set aside your garage sale items to donate to the November 12th White Elephant Sale at the clubhouse. Also please consider volunteering to help with this fun event. A special planning meeting will be held at the clubhouse on Tuesday, October 18th at 10:00 AM. If you are unable to volunteer for a committee, we hope you'll be able to donate your delicious baked goods to the Bake Sale, make sloppy joe's for the Food Sale or buy raffle tickets. Look for more Bazaar news on the bulletin board in the clubhouse and in November's newsletter.
The White Elephant Sale and Bazaar will be held on November 12th at the clubhouse. Again this year we will have a white elephant sale, bake sale raffle for nice prizes and lunch served from the kitchen for a small fee. Raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Judy Wilcox has the raffle tickets.
This is the big money making project for the Women's Club. Last year we gave over $400. to help others in our community.
You may bring your "white elephants" to the club house any time after October 28th.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS - Open House/Meet & Greet will be Thursday, October 6th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Clubhouse. Come meet your local business owners! Cost is FREE! Refreshments will be served. Door Prizes! All are welcome! Karen Taylor - 863-529-2308.
THANKSGIVING - CHRISTMAS DINNER - is not too far away. If anyone would like to host either or both of these events and get some help lined up please contact Diane Williams at 687-3484. There are many hands willing to help, but an organizer is needed.
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year. Jean Berken should be back in the park soon and can be reached at 863-450-4805. If you are unable to reach Jean, you may contact Gerry Stump at 603-7100 for more information or to join. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members and non-members are required to pay a nominal fee as our guests. Fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as a pancake breakfast is not a free HOA event but an In Park Entertainment Event.
SPEEDING – Please watch your speed in the park! The posted speed limit is 15 MPH inside the park. Also, watch out for walking neighbors at all times. Sometime when cars are parked on the streets it is hard to spot them. Stop at the stop signs to avoid accidents. THIS INCLUDES ALL GOLF CARTS TOO. Thank You!
DOGS - when outside you home are required to be on a leash. Some residents in the park do not want pets (dogs) on their lawns, which is evident by the NO DOG signs. Please respect their wishes. Thank you.
LOT SLOTS BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Please try to check these boxes from time to time as you might have something in them. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so.
11 August 2011 - Aug Newsletter, news and update
Anne Carnivali is home, she can not get out of bed nor walk. This is all I really know, my mom knows more but this is all of a personal nature and I am not going to address it. But if you are going to visit I suggest you call first and please keep her and the Judge both in your prayers.
Things here are quiet. Mom has won two weeks in a row now, Carol Seebon had her other hip done and is still recouperating, the spa still has not been done yet however, City Hall has held this up not the owners, rumor is we will still have the same managers and stuff but nothing is confirmed one way or the other to my knowledge yet. Other than the usual summer pool problems we haven't had any problems. I have a call Lu and she said there is no new expetations until January when the rent goes up CPI (if the CPI even goes up). EVERYTHING IS STAYING THE SAME SO FAR! The same with renting, seasonal only. I am sure rules will eventually come out but we will see what happens.
Karen Taylor was in the hospital for some problems and is better now and back home after a couple of days. Gerri McCullough and George were visiting up north, Gerri fell breaking her arm right arm in 3 places I was told and is in a sling (hey what I was told) but I haven't see George to get the 411 and it's been too hot out or raining (yes some actually rain for 2 days). Grow weeds grow. But George and Gerri to my knowledge have been home like maybe a week.
AUGUST 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
HURRICANE SEASON STARTED JUNE 1ST. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list are available inside the clubhouse. THE CLUBHOUSE IS NOT SAFE TO USE DURING A HURRICANE AS A SHELTER. Please do not use it as such.
· NEXT BOARD AND HOA MEETING – are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
· GARBAGE DAY and PROCEDURES are due to change. New garbage cans (with chips inserted matching your address) will be issued from the city in September for a once per week collection. If you have not contacted the City Waste Department, you will be issued a large container. If the container you are issued is too large/small, you will have a short time to call and get a larger or smaller garbage can. More information will be posted when it is known.
· FOR YOUR INFORMATION – Managers have not deserted out park. They are present if you should need them. I have made every effort possible to insure our park has no major issues, which requires their supervision. However, there are a few situations on the “burners” with them. Problems occurring needing attention should be directed to Shirley and Ron. Shirley is in the office Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with an hour out for lunch. Ron is between properties should management be required. Police have been asked to increase their presence with more drives through our park when they are available.
· PLEASE BE ON ALERT as there were three thefts in the park. One individual’s older automobile had the gas siphoned out of it one evening. In newer cars this can not be accomplished. One home was interred through a back unlocked window and the other home was entered midday while the owner had gone out for lunch returning an hour or so later to find someone had been in his home. Therefore, please insure your homes are locked as you head out to go anywhere so you do not startle a prowler and get hurt.
· KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it - lock or secure it. Do not store personal property (except exercise mats) in the clubhouse as there is no guarantee it will not walk off.
· IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitations (no door-to-door selling includes vacuums and food) – call the police and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT – CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for August so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on August 11th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Ruth Houghton, Karen Taylor, Carol Seeban, Pauline Eldridge and Gerri McCullough.
SYMPATHY--cards were sent to Eleanor Cummings – for the death of her husband Wayne and to Joe Potter for the death of his wife Eleanor.
DEATHS—Wayne Cummings and Eleanor Potter. Both Wayne and Eleanor died at their homes in Lakeland, Fl.
Please check inside the clubhouse to see which of your neighbors are ill and could use a pick me up card or call. If you have a sick neighbor or know of a resident who is, please call Kim Haywald so she may post it on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse.
WOMEN’S CLUB--LUNCHEON—will be held at Romeo’s Pizza & Pasta located at 2346 Griffin Road on August 17th at 11:30 AM. Romeo’s is located in the Publix Shopping Center at the corner of Griffin Road and Kathleen Road. Hostesses for the luncheon will be Judie Lenkiewicz, Diana Turner and Betty Waeghe. Sign up sheet is on the bulleting board in the clubhouse. If you need a ride, call one of the ladies that have signed up to drive and I’m sure they will be glad to pick you up. Hope to see you at Romeo’s!
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year. In the absence of Jean Berken (during summer months) you may contact Diane Williams or Gerry Stump for more information or to join. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members with the exception of fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as pancake breakfast.
SWIMMING POOL – Guests and visitors using the pool must be here and visiting you. They are not entitled to come into the park and use the pool anytime they want to unless they are guests or visitors in your home. Please remember you are at all time responsible for your guests and visitors. NON-COMPLIANCE could result in loss of your pool privileges.
Love Your Skin Class – Every Monday from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Held in the clubhouse
Relax! Play! Learn! Free! Pamper yourself by learning the tools you need to have the BEST skin ever!
Karen Taylor [Licensed Esthetician & Mary Kay Beauty Consultant]
There are two trips posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Take a look as it might be something you might be interested in. One is a Casino Day trip August 26th and the other to Branson Nov. 1st – 8th.
OFFICE DROP SLOT –just a reminder that when you need to drop off your rent payments, keys or correspondence after regular hours to management, there is a drop slot in the office door for your convenience. Please do not leave any unsecured items outside the office door.
LOT CUBBYHOLES BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so if you received someone else’s mail DO NOT PUT IT IN THESE BOXES!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CLOTHING OR MAGAZINES to the clubhouse. We do not except either of these items. If you have clothing you would like to recycle, please take it to the clothing drop off by Fabric Warehouse. If you want to recycle magazines, I am sure they can be dropped off at any of the nearby assisted living places. Also, you can recycle magazines in your blue recycle bins.
HOMETOWN AMERICA STAFFis still covering this park and things are unchanged until at least September 30, 2011. The employee staff status with ELS is still unknown along with any new park rules. Once anything is known, you will be provided with that information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
BINGO—Please consider helping Diane rotate the money distributing position (as we do our callers). Diane Williams is the Chair Person for Bingo, so please call her if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance and please note that Bingo fees will increase $1.00 in the fall.
COFFEE—No coffee is scheduled for August.
EXERCISE—If you are interested in exercising on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, call Gerry Stump at 603-7100 and she will be glad to meet you there at 9:00 AM on any or all of these days.
GAME DAY—is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be August 6th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, August 20th and September 17th. These services are discounted and done for our residents. Please be sure to call Diane in advance for an appointment.
Table Massages - 15-minute massage for $10. Those wanting a longer massage are encouraged to book 2 consecutive appointments for a 30 minute massage for $20. Please be sure to mention that you want two consecutive appointments.
Facials & Eyebrow waxing - $15 for a 30-minute facial (eyebrow waxing is also available for $5); and mini manicures with polish for $10 or a pedicure for $15.
This is open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams schedule your appointments.
THINK ABOUT IT – would you like to Host the Thanksgiving OR Christmas Dinner? These are usually big events and require more planning and workers.
You may want to think about running for a Homeowner Director’s position. Election is in December. Please note only HOA members can hold these offices in 2012. Anyone wants nomination for any HOA Director’s position must be present at the HOA meeting in December to accept the nomination. More information is available should you want it. Contact Diane Williams.
SPEEDING – As we age our response time does get slower no matter how young you are! The posted speed limit is 15 MPH inside the park. Please watch your speed and look both ways and behind you. Also, watch out for walking neighbors at all times. Stop at the stop signs to avoid accidents.
ANIMALS: DOGS – It is your responsibility to pick up behind your dogs! Please pick it up! Your neighbors are not charmed by stepping in it and neither would you be. Some residents have posted NO DOG signs in their yards. Please respect this and out of courtesy keep your dog off those lawns.
CATS – Please do not feed the cats. They are multiplying quickly and causing damage to vehicles in the park via climbing on them and urinating on them. We do have traps if you would like to help catch them.
Things here are quiet. Mom has won two weeks in a row now, Carol Seebon had her other hip done and is still recouperating, the spa still has not been done yet however, City Hall has held this up not the owners, rumor is we will still have the same managers and stuff but nothing is confirmed one way or the other to my knowledge yet. Other than the usual summer pool problems we haven't had any problems. I have a call Lu and she said there is no new expetations until January when the rent goes up CPI (if the CPI even goes up). EVERYTHING IS STAYING THE SAME SO FAR! The same with renting, seasonal only. I am sure rules will eventually come out but we will see what happens.
Karen Taylor was in the hospital for some problems and is better now and back home after a couple of days. Gerri McCullough and George were visiting up north, Gerri fell breaking her arm right arm in 3 places I was told and is in a sling (hey what I was told) but I haven't see George to get the 411 and it's been too hot out or raining (yes some actually rain for 2 days). Grow weeds grow. But George and Gerri to my knowledge have been home like maybe a week.
AUGUST 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
HURRICANE SEASON STARTED JUNE 1ST. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list are available inside the clubhouse. THE CLUBHOUSE IS NOT SAFE TO USE DURING A HURRICANE AS A SHELTER. Please do not use it as such.
· NEXT BOARD AND HOA MEETING – are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
· GARBAGE DAY and PROCEDURES are due to change. New garbage cans (with chips inserted matching your address) will be issued from the city in September for a once per week collection. If you have not contacted the City Waste Department, you will be issued a large container. If the container you are issued is too large/small, you will have a short time to call and get a larger or smaller garbage can. More information will be posted when it is known.
· FOR YOUR INFORMATION – Managers have not deserted out park. They are present if you should need them. I have made every effort possible to insure our park has no major issues, which requires their supervision. However, there are a few situations on the “burners” with them. Problems occurring needing attention should be directed to Shirley and Ron. Shirley is in the office Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with an hour out for lunch. Ron is between properties should management be required. Police have been asked to increase their presence with more drives through our park when they are available.
· PLEASE BE ON ALERT as there were three thefts in the park. One individual’s older automobile had the gas siphoned out of it one evening. In newer cars this can not be accomplished. One home was interred through a back unlocked window and the other home was entered midday while the owner had gone out for lunch returning an hour or so later to find someone had been in his home. Therefore, please insure your homes are locked as you head out to go anywhere so you do not startle a prowler and get hurt.
· KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it - lock or secure it. Do not store personal property (except exercise mats) in the clubhouse as there is no guarantee it will not walk off.
· IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitations (no door-to-door selling includes vacuums and food) – call the police and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT – CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for August so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on August 11th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Ruth Houghton, Karen Taylor, Carol Seeban, Pauline Eldridge and Gerri McCullough.
SYMPATHY--cards were sent to Eleanor Cummings – for the death of her husband Wayne and to Joe Potter for the death of his wife Eleanor.
DEATHS—Wayne Cummings and Eleanor Potter. Both Wayne and Eleanor died at their homes in Lakeland, Fl.
Please check inside the clubhouse to see which of your neighbors are ill and could use a pick me up card or call. If you have a sick neighbor or know of a resident who is, please call Kim Haywald so she may post it on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse.
WOMEN’S CLUB--LUNCHEON—will be held at Romeo’s Pizza & Pasta located at 2346 Griffin Road on August 17th at 11:30 AM. Romeo’s is located in the Publix Shopping Center at the corner of Griffin Road and Kathleen Road. Hostesses for the luncheon will be Judie Lenkiewicz, Diana Turner and Betty Waeghe. Sign up sheet is on the bulleting board in the clubhouse. If you need a ride, call one of the ladies that have signed up to drive and I’m sure they will be glad to pick you up. Hope to see you at Romeo’s!
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year. In the absence of Jean Berken (during summer months) you may contact Diane Williams or Gerry Stump for more information or to join. All homeowner sponsored food functions are free to members with the exception of fund raising events sponsored by the In Park Entertainment Committee such as pancake breakfast.
SWIMMING POOL – Guests and visitors using the pool must be here and visiting you. They are not entitled to come into the park and use the pool anytime they want to unless they are guests or visitors in your home. Please remember you are at all time responsible for your guests and visitors. NON-COMPLIANCE could result in loss of your pool privileges.
Love Your Skin Class – Every Monday from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Held in the clubhouse
Relax! Play! Learn! Free! Pamper yourself by learning the tools you need to have the BEST skin ever!
Karen Taylor [Licensed Esthetician & Mary Kay Beauty Consultant]
There are two trips posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Take a look as it might be something you might be interested in. One is a Casino Day trip August 26th and the other to Branson Nov. 1st – 8th.
OFFICE DROP SLOT –just a reminder that when you need to drop off your rent payments, keys or correspondence after regular hours to management, there is a drop slot in the office door for your convenience. Please do not leave any unsecured items outside the office door.
LOT CUBBYHOLES BY WASHER AND DRYER are for the use of the residents and/or the office for distributing notes, messages or other non postal mail type items to other residents. Residents, please feel free to use these boxes should you need to leave a card or note to a neighbor. These boxes are there for your convenience, so please feel free to use them. Management will not put essential items into this box such as rental increases or timely notices, etc. Please note your number is the same as your mail box as these are your lot numbers. Postage mail cannot be used inside these boxes whatsoever. It is illegal to do it so if you received someone else’s mail DO NOT PUT IT IN THESE BOXES!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CLOTHING OR MAGAZINES to the clubhouse. We do not except either of these items. If you have clothing you would like to recycle, please take it to the clothing drop off by Fabric Warehouse. If you want to recycle magazines, I am sure they can be dropped off at any of the nearby assisted living places. Also, you can recycle magazines in your blue recycle bins.
HOMETOWN AMERICA STAFFis still covering this park and things are unchanged until at least September 30, 2011. The employee staff status with ELS is still unknown along with any new park rules. Once anything is known, you will be provided with that information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
BINGO—Please consider helping Diane rotate the money distributing position (as we do our callers). Diane Williams is the Chair Person for Bingo, so please call her if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance and please note that Bingo fees will increase $1.00 in the fall.
COFFEE—No coffee is scheduled for August.
EXERCISE—If you are interested in exercising on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, call Gerry Stump at 603-7100 and she will be glad to meet you there at 9:00 AM on any or all of these days.
GAME DAY—is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be August 6th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING—is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, August 20th and September 17th. These services are discounted and done for our residents. Please be sure to call Diane in advance for an appointment.
Table Massages - 15-minute massage for $10. Those wanting a longer massage are encouraged to book 2 consecutive appointments for a 30 minute massage for $20. Please be sure to mention that you want two consecutive appointments.
Facials & Eyebrow waxing - $15 for a 30-minute facial (eyebrow waxing is also available for $5); and mini manicures with polish for $10 or a pedicure for $15.
This is open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams schedule your appointments.
THINK ABOUT IT – would you like to Host the Thanksgiving OR Christmas Dinner? These are usually big events and require more planning and workers.
You may want to think about running for a Homeowner Director’s position. Election is in December. Please note only HOA members can hold these offices in 2012. Anyone wants nomination for any HOA Director’s position must be present at the HOA meeting in December to accept the nomination. More information is available should you want it. Contact Diane Williams.
SPEEDING – As we age our response time does get slower no matter how young you are! The posted speed limit is 15 MPH inside the park. Please watch your speed and look both ways and behind you. Also, watch out for walking neighbors at all times. Stop at the stop signs to avoid accidents.
ANIMALS: DOGS – It is your responsibility to pick up behind your dogs! Please pick it up! Your neighbors are not charmed by stepping in it and neither would you be. Some residents have posted NO DOG signs in their yards. Please respect this and out of courtesy keep your dog off those lawns.
CATS – Please do not feed the cats. They are multiplying quickly and causing damage to vehicles in the park via climbing on them and urinating on them. We do have traps if you would like to help catch them.
15 July 2011 - Update
Got a call from the Office and they told me there are two police cars at Joe Potter's along with an ambulance. My mom told me Eleanor died. Please put Joe in your prayers. Thank you (9:15am).
Well Ms Anne Carnevali is still in the nursing home recovering from her surgery.
Karen Taylor is in the hospital, her husband called me last night and he will be keeping me posted.
During the middle of the day Jerry Humphries home was ransacked (yesterday or the day before), while he and his friend were out for a one and a half hour lunch. Jerry did tell me that he has a door like the one I have which when locked if you do not pull it closed tight enough if pops opens. However, I do recommend that residents start locking their doors when they are not home and even if you are.
BK told me Diana Turner told her that her car was cyphened (emptied) of all its gas and they just filled it up the evening before. Whether or not this is true, I have no clue but I was told she went out and bought a locking gas cap. She has an older car which is easy to siphon the gas out of.
Sandpiper bingo we are still seem to be donating these past few weeks. We just started playing Shanghi before bingo as the other game we were playing was getting monotonous. Other than that typically normal, hot and humid with some rain in the afternoon occasionally. Still no word regarding ELS yet and if management and staff will be retained or let go.
Patrick is recovering from open heart surgery that went well and mom have her carpeting removed in her living room, sewing room and hallway and had gone to wooden floors. Looks really nice.
Dolores Shangle and Paul are in Michigan for a while longer and that is all I know.
More later, Diane
3 July 2011
Well for starts we have a couple new people in the park plus Management has their park address book for here and K&Q available in the office. Willis' House was purchased by Lwin (which was mentioned earlier); George Snieder's House was purchased by Nyle & Dawn Hartsuff; and Doris Jackson's house was sold to Duane & Cheryl Lipham.
My school class has been keeping me busy as class 2 starts tomorrow, which is web design. At least it is keeping me busy. I must say that. In fact a little busier than I wanted to be but it is interesting and I like it.
The pool has it's usual problems with unauthorized people swimming and some residents are inviting friends and family to swim when they want even if they are not home and bring their friends. Think they don't realize the pool is for residents and those who are guests or visiting the home owner when they are actually home. The only other exception is renters or family members visiting their parents home (or their home really in some cases). I hope it works you. Put a notice in the next month's newsletter which says .....AND visiting the resident/owner. But who knows it that will help or not.
Got a letter ready for the new owners requesting to meet with them and see if we I can see what they need and what maybe we could expect from them. But hey just taking over it may be too soon to deal with us yet. So we will see what is happening as time goes on. I mean after all I am not even sure if their will be new staff or the same old staff. So, time will tell and I'll keep you informed as I know it, can't ask for anything more than that.
Donated at Bingo last week but Dolores Shangle did win and she is headed back to MI for a while to visit and her and Paul will be back soon. Hopefully they both will have a great time there.
Oh, Weddings on the corner has a for sale sign up in their window. They bought Duggan's old house across from Big John's house (now Patsy's).
Haven't started on the hot tub yet but they should be soon since I think the cut off is the end of July but I don't if that is the completed date required by the state. However, Hometown America is still finishing that. The new streets and anything else will have to be conducted with the new owners along with any Park Rules or stuff.
Anyone wanting to know anything else might find Karen Ide's newsletter of interest.
Love Diane
NEWSLETTER - LAKELAND JUNCTION
JULY 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
As most of you already know Hometown America will be sold to – ELS (Equity LifeStyle Properties) and the closing is July 1, 2011. Hometown America will continue to support our park for a 90 day transition period. For us, the residents, that means nothing changes yet. What changes we can look forward to in the future would be who your rent check payee is and what (if any) new park rules ELS establishes. ·
Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you. Should you need any guidance feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide you to the person you should contact.
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list will be available inside the clubhouse. THE CLUBHOUSE IS NOT SAFE TO USE DURING A HURRICANE AS A SHELTER. Please do not use it as such.
Next Board and HOA Meeting – are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it - lock or secure it. Do not store personal property (except exercise mats) in the clubhouse as there is no guarantee it will not walk off.
GOING AWAY – Inform your neighbors when you go away of your schedule. While you are away, we would hate to see a moving van arrive and tell us you have moved away. Then when you do return home everything is gone. THIS COULD HAPPEN sokeep your neighbors informed.
IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitations (no door-to-door selling includes vacuums and food) – call the police and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams 687-3484, President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for July so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on July 14th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE --GET WELL--cards were sent to Anne Carnavali and Wayne Cummings.
SYMPATHY --card was sent to Chris and Bonnie Metcalfe – for the death of Chris’s mother Muriel.
DEATH —Muriel Metcalfe – died in Canada on June 13, 2011.
WOMEN’S CLUB--LUNCHEON—will be held at Crispers, 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland on July 20th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses for the luncheon will be Anna Mathews and Pauline Eldridge. Sign up sheet along with a menu are on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. We had a group of about 15 at the luncheon at Harry’s in May and had a very good time. I’m sure all you ladies would enjoy it. Hope to see you at Crispers!
The Women’s Club Bazaar is November 12th at 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse so if you can help in any way, please sign up. Save those “White Elephants” over the summer.
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per homeowner per calendar year. In the absence of Jean Berken (during summer months) you may contact Diane Williams at 687-3484 or Gerry Stump at 603-7100 for more information or to join.
The new telephone directories put out by Hometown America for 2011 are now available in the clubhouse. Stop in and pick up your new directory. This has addresses and phone numbers for the people that live in Lakeland Junction and King and Queens.
There are two trips posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Take a look as it might be something you might be interested in. One is a Casino Day trip August 26th and the other to Branson Nov. 1st – 8th.
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be a projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane.
Be sure management has your contact information for your caretakers in case emergencies should occur with your homes during our Hurricane Season or strong winds.
Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
BINGO —is now over for the summer but will begin again in September. Please consider helping Diane rotate the money distributing position same as she does the caller. Diane Williams is the Chair Person for Bingo, so please call her if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance. Please note that Bingo fees will increase $1.00 in the fall.
COFFEE —No coffee is scheduled for July.
EXERCISE —every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY —is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP —will be July 2nd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans.
QUILTING —is held on Wednesdays in the clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested, please contact Dolores Williams or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday for more information.
TABLE MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING, & MINI- MANICURES – are scheduled for Saturday, July 16th. These services are discounted and done for our residents. Please be sure to call Diane in advance for an appointment.
Table Massages - 15-minute massage for $10, those wanting a longer massage are encouraged to book 2 consecutive appointments for a 30 minute massage for $20;
Facials & Eyebrow waxing - $15 for a 30-minute facial (eyebrow waxing is also available for $5); and Mini manicures with polish for $10 or a pedicure for $15.
This is open to all residents, family and/or friends - If interested please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointments.
27 June 2011
Well lets see I have won bingo along with Carol Seebon a couple of times this month, think Dolores won, mom did once too and I hear Bev is winning some up games up north.
I heard from someone from a current ELS park and they were telling me about problems they were having but I don't think they had their ducks in a row because it won't happen here as our ducks are in a row and we know (at least I do) what they can and can't do. She old me they were forced into signing a new prospectus for 6% tax increase yearly instead of their CPI. BUT they had sent off for a perspectives but didn't (wouldn't ?) go through all the papers they sent to find it. But here, I got it, I went through it all and I know what they can and can't do. This lady (forget which park they are in) told me they were told the company is so big and has so much money that they couldn't fight them. Which confused me because no-one including City Hall (whom I have fought and won), winning against the government is good too (provided you have enough supporting documentation) and finally FMO will represent you for $250 and I think this is one of those areas that they do too. So I don't know what they went through or why (really I am not concerned) I jut know it ain't going to happen here so long as I have any breath in my body to fight them. But personally I don't see any of that happening and yes, if you stuff isn't together and you get walked over then that is your fault not ELS owners.
My personal opinion is they ended up in a no-one wanted to do the leg work and separate the 2 boxes of papers they got to find their prospectus and no-one wanted to take the incident further thus having the only option to complain. Additionally for your information a new prospectus can be made if the original is lost and no-one has a copy (but we do). and it can only be amended if there is an increase or decrease in services provided. Which I don't see happening either since the pool was recently redone, the hot tub will soon be brand new, and there basically are no services to increase or decrease available to my knowledge. Therefore, here, NOTHING WILL CHANGE. To include the size of homes listed in the prospectus or I personally and as a HOA member will support getting help from FMO for $250. And would fight it I have more time on my hands than they do.
Well enough of that I just think the other park dropped their balls (okay not a joke but I get it). The newsletter should be coming out soon and I will get that in here and I have a new massage lady how does it on a table and you can book 2 back to back appointments for a double massage (longer length one) AND I was told she is a keeper and better than Corrie was. Corrie was let go from Hospice and she went to California for a while. Heck with all those movie stars and stuff if she gets in a good spot she could make good bucks. I hope she does.
We having been getting lots of rain but I am not complaining cuz I don't have to water the plants. Also humidity is high (like that is unusual, please that's normal). Not much else if anything new here other than that yet. Hope it stays quiet.
Later, Love Diane
I heard from someone from a current ELS park and they were telling me about problems they were having but I don't think they had their ducks in a row because it won't happen here as our ducks are in a row and we know (at least I do) what they can and can't do. She old me they were forced into signing a new prospectus for 6% tax increase yearly instead of their CPI. BUT they had sent off for a perspectives but didn't (wouldn't ?) go through all the papers they sent to find it. But here, I got it, I went through it all and I know what they can and can't do. This lady (forget which park they are in) told me they were told the company is so big and has so much money that they couldn't fight them. Which confused me because no-one including City Hall (whom I have fought and won), winning against the government is good too (provided you have enough supporting documentation) and finally FMO will represent you for $250 and I think this is one of those areas that they do too. So I don't know what they went through or why (really I am not concerned) I jut know it ain't going to happen here so long as I have any breath in my body to fight them. But personally I don't see any of that happening and yes, if you stuff isn't together and you get walked over then that is your fault not ELS owners.
My personal opinion is they ended up in a no-one wanted to do the leg work and separate the 2 boxes of papers they got to find their prospectus and no-one wanted to take the incident further thus having the only option to complain. Additionally for your information a new prospectus can be made if the original is lost and no-one has a copy (but we do). and it can only be amended if there is an increase or decrease in services provided. Which I don't see happening either since the pool was recently redone, the hot tub will soon be brand new, and there basically are no services to increase or decrease available to my knowledge. Therefore, here, NOTHING WILL CHANGE. To include the size of homes listed in the prospectus or I personally and as a HOA member will support getting help from FMO for $250. And would fight it I have more time on my hands than they do.
Well enough of that I just think the other park dropped their balls (okay not a joke but I get it). The newsletter should be coming out soon and I will get that in here and I have a new massage lady how does it on a table and you can book 2 back to back appointments for a double massage (longer length one) AND I was told she is a keeper and better than Corrie was. Corrie was let go from Hospice and she went to California for a while. Heck with all those movie stars and stuff if she gets in a good spot she could make good bucks. I hope she does.
We having been getting lots of rain but I am not complaining cuz I don't have to water the plants. Also humidity is high (like that is unusual, please that's normal). Not much else if anything new here other than that yet. Hope it stays quiet.
Later, Love Diane
16 June 2011
Muriel Metcalf died on the 14th. She had lunch with were son, he went back to work and got a call she had a massive stroke and didn't make it. I was told it was a good think for her but I have no clue how sick, dementia, or anything else she had.
Nothing else new yet, well let you know when I hear anything. Won at bingo last night and all is quiet on the eastern front. The ladies luncheon was at Harry's downtown yesterday and it was great as always. Maybe 15 people were there but that is just an idea I really have no clue. Until later - Love Diane
Nothing else new yet, well let you know when I hear anything. Won at bingo last night and all is quiet on the eastern front. The ladies luncheon was at Harry's downtown yesterday and it was great as always. Maybe 15 people were there but that is just an idea I really have no clue. Until later - Love Diane
14 June 2011
Murial Metcalf (an ex-resident) the other half of Frank from Canada had a stroke and died yesterday Paul Goodrich told me today. I guess her son called him and told him about it. I hope that Judy Smith has the information to post on the bulletin board or that Karen Ide does. My prayers go out to the family.
So far none of the Hometown staff knows if they will be hired by the new company ELS or just let go by Hometown. It's pretty sad it's not like they don't have obligations or responsibilities and can wait until the last second to know if they have a job or not. It may be because the sale is not physically closed until 1 July that technically the company says nothing because until then our park is still owned by Hometown but you think they'd get a little warning one way or the other. I mean if they aren't being hired by the new one it sure would nice for them to get a jump start on getting new jobs (applying etc). But as I said this is my assumptions. PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM THAT EVERYTHING WORKS OUT . Please keep me in your prayers too I appreciate it.
So far none of the Hometown staff knows if they will be hired by the new company ELS or just let go by Hometown. It's pretty sad it's not like they don't have obligations or responsibilities and can wait until the last second to know if they have a job or not. It may be because the sale is not physically closed until 1 July that technically the company says nothing because until then our park is still owned by Hometown but you think they'd get a little warning one way or the other. I mean if they aren't being hired by the new one it sure would nice for them to get a jump start on getting new jobs (applying etc). But as I said this is my assumptions. PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM THAT EVERYTHING WORKS OUT . Please keep me in your prayers too I appreciate it.
7 June 2011
Today Gerry Stump told me Red is okay. He has some diabetic changes to his diet, is heart is okay, and a bunch of other things like loosing weight (as most of us who are somewhat overweight are always told - me included). Be he is doing well. But personally I have no clue what happened or is going on so I know I'll just have to wait til Red or June tell me what happened in the fall. If I even remember that long ago.
Gary Frank is here for a couple of weeks he is getting things slowly together and looks well. Showed him something on the PC the other day and visited for a while. He told me when they blew that levee (I with it was) it was 15 miles away from them and the house even felt it (along with them). He has lost some weight but he looks good. Eventually he would like to make FL his full time residence. HEAH!!
This weekend is massages, facials (yes, last minute change Karen will be there) and then the nail lady along with me.
More later love to all, Diane
Gary Frank is here for a couple of weeks he is getting things slowly together and looks well. Showed him something on the PC the other day and visited for a while. He told me when they blew that levee (I with it was) it was 15 miles away from them and the house even felt it (along with them). He has lost some weight but he looks good. Eventually he would like to make FL his full time residence. HEAH!!
This weekend is massages, facials (yes, last minute change Karen will be there) and then the nail lady along with me.
More later love to all, Diane
3 June 2011
Pat & Jerry McKeever's daughter Kendra left me a message "Just found out Red Meiner had a major heart attack... if he makes it until Monday they are going to put in a stint... just thought you should know..." I am sharing this with you because I really would like to have you all pray for him and keep June in your prayers too please. (Got the message about 6:45pm this evening.)
Mom's sewing buddy that I also know (Cookie) is also in the hospital, unknown why breathing problems. She lives at the Harbor. Please put her in your prayers also.
At the moment this is all the prayer requests I know besides adding me and my family along with those and their families above. Thank you!
Love Diane
Mom's sewing buddy that I also know (Cookie) is also in the hospital, unknown why breathing problems. She lives at the Harbor. Please put her in your prayers also.
At the moment this is all the prayer requests I know besides adding me and my family along with those and their families above. Thank you!
Love Diane
1 June 2011
1 July 2011 - Hometown America will be closing a deal with ELS (Equity LifeStyle Properties). This may mean a change of management staff and maintenance employees. NOTICE I SAID MAY. As for those of us living here, yes we will still be a +55 year Park (they called me back with this only question and answer) and the only change for us will be who we write our checks out to. For the few who have known no other owner, this is basically so far in my 8 yrs experience that actually changes. The pool will still be done and Hometown America's staff will continue to operate the offices for 90 days after it is sold to help during the transaction and change of personnel. What hometown is doing with management, or other employees is unknown. If ELS will hire those is unknown. I am sure a letter will be forth coming to residents still living here within the park. BUT SINCE THIS LETTER WAS JUST RECEIVED BY HOMETOWN EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE LAST FEW DAYS I AM SURE THEY DON'T KNOW their personal status so please keep them in your prayers! Thank you
Hometown is selling 76 parks, part in July and the other in November. The Junction along with K&Q will be on 1 July (deal closed), and the Harbor will happen in November.
Please remember that this park has been previously sold numerous times and the only changes is personnel and who we write our checks out to thus far.
Love Diane
Hometown is selling 76 parks, part in July and the other in November. The Junction along with K&Q will be on 1 July (deal closed), and the Harbor will happen in November.
Please remember that this park has been previously sold numerous times and the only changes is personnel and who we write our checks out to thus far.
Love Diane
31 May 2011
Newsletter Park - JUNE 2011
Done by Karen Ide, I removed all sensitive data (addresses, numbers, etc) contact Karen if you want it emailed directly.
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you. Should you need any guidance feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide you to the person you should contact.
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list will be available inside the clubhouse so please check periodically as they will be available upon receipt.
Next Board and HOA Meeting – are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it - lock or secure it.
GOING AWAY – Inform your neighbors when you go away of your schedule. While you are away, we would hate to see a moving van arrive and tell us you have moved away. Then when you do return home everything is gone. THIS COULD HAPPEN sokeep your neighbors informed.
IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitations (no door-to-door selling includes vacuums and food) – call the police and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for June so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on June 9th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--card was sent Jerry Taylor.
SYMPATHY--cards was sent to Gary Frank – for the death of his wife Melba, Jim Harmon for the death of his mother, Margaret & Jack Noie – for the death of Margaret’s mother and to former resident Dolores Young – for the death of her husband Bill Young.
DEATH—Melba Frank – died on May 2, 2011 in Missouri and Former Resident, Bill Young – died May 5, 2011 in Lakeland.
Kim Haywald is now the Sunshine Chairperson. Please contact Kim should residents be sick, hospitalized or so forth. Cards are sent from the Homeowners Association to Members and their immediate family. Residents are encouraged to send cards to the individuals posted on the Sunshine Board in the clubhouse.
WOMEN’S CLUB--LUNCHEON—will be held at Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill, 101 Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland on Wednesday, June 15th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses for the luncheon are
Dolores Williams and Carol Seebon. Come and join us as we always have a fun time. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board.
The Bazaar is November 12th at 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse so if you can help in any way, please sign up. Save those “White Elephants” over the summer.
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per person per calendar year. In the absence of Jean Berken (during summer months) you may contact Diane Williams or Gerry Stump for more information or to join.
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be a projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane.
Be sure management has yourcontactinformation for your caretakers in case emergencies should occur with your homes during our Hurricane Season or strong winds.
Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
HELP KEEP US SAFE—while walking one night between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM a resident saw a potential thief, who ran to a waiting car wearing a backpack. Police were asked to make extra security trips through the park. PLEASE, PRIOR TO RETIREING FOR THE EVENING, check outside and look up and down your street to see if you view anything out of the ordinary. This may help us stay safe. Also, if you walk after dark we encourage you to walk with a partner or be sure of your surroundings. Please don’t talk on your cell phone or listen to music playing while you are walking. We have not had many problems in our park and we sure don’t want to start now.
REMINDER—Speed in the park is 15 MPH. Please check your speed.
BINGO—is now over for the summer. When Bingo resumes in the September there will be an increase of $1.00. Paul Goodrich has been our money distributor for the past five years or maybe more. Thank you Paul for helping all these years. He will not continue when Bingo resumes in the fall so please consider helping Diane rotate this position as we do our callers. Diane Williams is the Chair Person for Bingo, so please call her if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, June 11th beginning at 9:00 AM and on Saturday, 16th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available for $5.00) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
COFFEE—No coffee is scheduled for June. (ADDITION - NO COFFEE WILL BE HELD DURING THE SUMMER UNTIL FALL WHEN THE SNOWBIRDS RETURN PER THE PEOPLE AT COFFEE WHO VOTED ON IT - JUST FOR YOUR INFO)
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be June 4th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans in this way as the young people use this for their money making project. They put in a lot of time and effort to pick up the papers so let’s try to support them.
QUILTING—continues through the summer months on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. Starting June 22nd quilting will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
NEWSLETTERS—if you are to receive the newsletter by email, please do not hesitate to notify me if for some reason you do not receive the newsletter at the first of the month. I now email about 40 newsletters per month so it is possible I could miss someone.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM—thanks goes out to Nola and Mike Trees and their committee for hosting the Memorial Day Program on May 30th.
Those that have passed away since last Memorial Day are as follows:
Donna Dunkin June 10, 2010
Donna Johnson July 03, 2010
Mary Willis* July 14, 2010
Paula Harmon December 21, 2010
Alvin Willis* March 22, 2011
Lucille Willis April 20, 2011
Melba Frank May 02, 2011
Bill Young May 05, 2011 (* ADDED = Married to each other)
Former Residents:
Helen Fritz 3137 Depot Avenue July 28, 2010
Rosemary Bronson 3022 Pullman Avenue August 05, 2010
Kay York 3185 Junction Circle August 08, 2010
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers of Lakeland Junction. Hope you have a GREAT DAY!
Done by Karen Ide, I removed all sensitive data (addresses, numbers, etc) contact Karen if you want it emailed directly.
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you. Should you need any guidance feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide you to the person you should contact.
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list will be available inside the clubhouse so please check periodically as they will be available upon receipt.
Next Board and HOA Meeting – are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it - lock or secure it.
GOING AWAY – Inform your neighbors when you go away of your schedule. While you are away, we would hate to see a moving van arrive and tell us you have moved away. Then when you do return home everything is gone. THIS COULD HAPPEN sokeep your neighbors informed.
IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitations (no door-to-door selling includes vacuums and food) – call the police and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams President, Homeowners Assoc~~~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for June so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on June 9th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--card was sent Jerry Taylor.
SYMPATHY--cards was sent to Gary Frank – for the death of his wife Melba, Jim Harmon for the death of his mother, Margaret & Jack Noie – for the death of Margaret’s mother and to former resident Dolores Young – for the death of her husband Bill Young.
DEATH—Melba Frank – died on May 2, 2011 in Missouri and Former Resident, Bill Young – died May 5, 2011 in Lakeland.
Kim Haywald is now the Sunshine Chairperson. Please contact Kim should residents be sick, hospitalized or so forth. Cards are sent from the Homeowners Association to Members and their immediate family. Residents are encouraged to send cards to the individuals posted on the Sunshine Board in the clubhouse.
WOMEN’S CLUB--LUNCHEON—will be held at Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill, 101 Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland on Wednesday, June 15th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses for the luncheon are
Dolores Williams and Carol Seebon. Come and join us as we always have a fun time. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board.
The Bazaar is November 12th at 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse so if you can help in any way, please sign up. Save those “White Elephants” over the summer.
Join the Homeowners Association for $7.00 per person per calendar year. In the absence of Jean Berken (during summer months) you may contact Diane Williams or Gerry Stump for more information or to join.
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be a projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane.
Be sure management has yourcontactinformation for your caretakers in case emergencies should occur with your homes during our Hurricane Season or strong winds.
Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
HELP KEEP US SAFE—while walking one night between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM a resident saw a potential thief, who ran to a waiting car wearing a backpack. Police were asked to make extra security trips through the park. PLEASE, PRIOR TO RETIREING FOR THE EVENING, check outside and look up and down your street to see if you view anything out of the ordinary. This may help us stay safe. Also, if you walk after dark we encourage you to walk with a partner or be sure of your surroundings. Please don’t talk on your cell phone or listen to music playing while you are walking. We have not had many problems in our park and we sure don’t want to start now.
REMINDER—Speed in the park is 15 MPH. Please check your speed.
BINGO—is now over for the summer. When Bingo resumes in the September there will be an increase of $1.00. Paul Goodrich has been our money distributor for the past five years or maybe more. Thank you Paul for helping all these years. He will not continue when Bingo resumes in the fall so please consider helping Diane rotate this position as we do our callers. Diane Williams is the Chair Person for Bingo, so please call her if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, June 11th beginning at 9:00 AM and on Saturday, 16th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available for $5.00) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
COFFEE—No coffee is scheduled for June. (ADDITION - NO COFFEE WILL BE HELD DURING THE SUMMER UNTIL FALL WHEN THE SNOWBIRDS RETURN PER THE PEOPLE AT COFFEE WHO VOTED ON IT - JUST FOR YOUR INFO)
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is still going on during the summer months on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be June 4th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers and aluminum cans in this way as the young people use this for their money making project. They put in a lot of time and effort to pick up the papers so let’s try to support them.
QUILTING—continues through the summer months on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. Starting June 22nd quilting will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
NEWSLETTERS—if you are to receive the newsletter by email, please do not hesitate to notify me if for some reason you do not receive the newsletter at the first of the month. I now email about 40 newsletters per month so it is possible I could miss someone.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM—thanks goes out to Nola and Mike Trees and their committee for hosting the Memorial Day Program on May 30th.
Those that have passed away since last Memorial Day are as follows:
Donna Dunkin June 10, 2010
Donna Johnson July 03, 2010
Mary Willis* July 14, 2010
Paula Harmon December 21, 2010
Alvin Willis* March 22, 2011
Lucille Willis April 20, 2011
Melba Frank May 02, 2011
Bill Young May 05, 2011 (* ADDED = Married to each other)
Former Residents:
Helen Fritz 3137 Depot Avenue July 28, 2010
Rosemary Bronson 3022 Pullman Avenue August 05, 2010
Kay York 3185 Junction Circle August 08, 2010
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers of Lakeland Junction. Hope you have a GREAT DAY!
30 May 2011
Well Anne Carnevail had surgery. She pulled through well something about a mass or something. But she is okay. That is all that I know at this moment. I apologize for not writing much lately but I am auditing a computer programming class which has kept me very busy.
Diane
Diane
6 May 2011
Found out today that Bill Young passed away yesterday. Dolores Young is already moved into her new home at Carpenterville. Which I hope she is loving but I have no clue.
Haven't had much of a chance to get much out yet but been really busy with several things going on. Tomorrow is massages and stuff so I'll be down there some if not all of the day.
Weather is lovely and not much going on a typical start of summer. Bev and Bernie Ullmer should almost be home now and since they left Thursday. Naturally none of us won at Bingo which was a shame so it was just another week there!
Need to get this printed off am mailed out but I have been trying to get the next President's booklet done incase they want to use it, reference it or whatever.
In the past, the Vice President served a year prior to being the HOA president. That changed when VP's couldn't be paid to take the job (sort to speak, since they are all after volunteer jobs). So the bylaws changed that so at least you could get a VP. But unfortunately that was the only way you learned the job. But as everything else all happens in time things changed. I am more than willing to help the next person and in an attempt to help them so there is no need for them to ask if they prefer it that way is via leaving them the notebook. Some folks don't like to ask for help and others as the saying goes would rather travel lost and run out of gas before ask for directions. So I thought this might help them and I hope it does, I truly do.
So along with that, Bingo on Wednesday nights and trying to organize the next bingo season between that, and medical issues (problems and appointments) even my farming is going to shit. OMG my poor animals are going hungry, the crops are rotting, LOL it's an on-line game and it can for all I care I've been busy. LOL :)
and it will be there when I go back. Not essential to my daily living but to some they can't live without it. I mostly play my farms (2) check out photos, and occasionally see family on line to talk to for a moment. But one never knows.
Love Diane - keep me in your prayers please, they can't hurt!!
Haven't had much of a chance to get much out yet but been really busy with several things going on. Tomorrow is massages and stuff so I'll be down there some if not all of the day.
Weather is lovely and not much going on a typical start of summer. Bev and Bernie Ullmer should almost be home now and since they left Thursday. Naturally none of us won at Bingo which was a shame so it was just another week there!
Need to get this printed off am mailed out but I have been trying to get the next President's booklet done incase they want to use it, reference it or whatever.
In the past, the Vice President served a year prior to being the HOA president. That changed when VP's couldn't be paid to take the job (sort to speak, since they are all after volunteer jobs). So the bylaws changed that so at least you could get a VP. But unfortunately that was the only way you learned the job. But as everything else all happens in time things changed. I am more than willing to help the next person and in an attempt to help them so there is no need for them to ask if they prefer it that way is via leaving them the notebook. Some folks don't like to ask for help and others as the saying goes would rather travel lost and run out of gas before ask for directions. So I thought this might help them and I hope it does, I truly do.
So along with that, Bingo on Wednesday nights and trying to organize the next bingo season between that, and medical issues (problems and appointments) even my farming is going to shit. OMG my poor animals are going hungry, the crops are rotting, LOL it's an on-line game and it can for all I care I've been busy. LOL :)
and it will be there when I go back. Not essential to my daily living but to some they can't live without it. I mostly play my farms (2) check out photos, and occasionally see family on line to talk to for a moment. But one never knows.
Love Diane - keep me in your prayers please, they can't hurt!!
2 May 2011
Melba Frank passed today at home in MO. I was told that Gary said she passed peacefully and in no pain. She will be missed but so long as one of us thinks of her she will never be gone. Hopefully since she has been called home so early she will watch over us (her friends) as we will all meet again when The Father calls us home..
Please keep Gary and the family in your prayers as they will be lost without her for a while but she will be watching over them I am sure of it.
Sincerely, Diane
Please keep Gary and the family in your prayers as they will be lost without her for a while but she will be watching over them I am sure of it.
Sincerely, Diane
30 April 2011
Well, by now the Judge has been put on the bus and picked up from his trip to visit his brother; Anne (Contessa) has been to The Tampa Airport and home (from Atlantic City); My sister Doreen and husband Topper have visited and left; and my other sister Laura was picked up at Tampa Airport and left. And this was mid-April to yesterday. Between this and the various Doctor appointments and stuff it was a busy few weeks.
Tuesday, being our last Bingo - I had Ms Anne's bingo cards already for her to play Ooops, I was with mom when we took her to the airport the day before!! I think it was the day before at the rate my month went I have no clue! So needless to say I had to give back all her cards but the first game since I'd already had the numbers marked, so I asked Tracy to do it as I couldn't handle another sheet. Ms Anne thought this was funny when I told her at the Airport waiting for mom to come from the Cell parking lot to pick us up. And mom (saving my behind) did the money for bingo as Paul had schedule conflicts with the last 2 weeks.
I did find out about my knee (good old arthritis and bone on bone friction at the joint) while at another issue it is a suspected prolapse and naturally it's a colonoscopy (but I will be put out by an anesthesiologist) unless the exam results are needed sooner to confirm the problem for surgery. So this is just the start of things as things as will be... knew my body was falling apart early in my life but hey - it could be worse!
Looks like I am the Chairperson for Bingo so I am hoping that I will be able to find helpers with the money like Louie has for the callers since Paul won't continue and I am so grateful he did it this long and did such a fantastic job of it all. But I don't blame him he has been doing it a lot of years so thank you Paul.
Here is the Newsletter naturally done by Karen for the 1st of the month and it's less the personal details (addresses, phone numbers, etc) and I made this my 5th look threw so I hope I didn't forget any little thing again this times but heck we all ain't perfect and I am far from it.
Much Love, keep me in your prayers please they can't hurt.
Diane
MAY 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for May so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on May 12th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Carol Seebon (hip surgery) and Bernie Ullmer (his appendix)
SYMPATHY--card was sent to Karen Ide – for the death of her mother Lucille Willis.
DEATH—Dorothy “Lucille” Willis – Died at her home on April 20, 2011.
Sunshine Chairperson is now Kim Haywald. Please contact Kim with information regarding residents who are sick, hospitalized, or expired. Cards are send to PAID MEMBER'S and their immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, sons or daughters) ONLY. In the event that a paid HOA member expires, $25 is sent to the family instead of the HOA donating to the charity of their choice. Donating was not successful and it was determined to send it to the family to do as they chose. Unfortunately any unpaid HOA member or resident CAN NOT receive a check or card from the HOA BUT NEIGHBORS AND OTHER RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND CARDS.
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING will be on May 11TH at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. This will be our last business meeting until October. We hope to finalize plans for our Bazaar which will be November 12th. If you can help in any way on the bazaar, let Jeannie Berken, the President, know. Please save your white elephants over the summer.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at Smokey Bones Bar and Grill, 3901 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland on Wednesday, May 18th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses for the luncheon are Gerry Stump and Geri McCllough. Come and join us as we always have a fun time. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Please remember to arrange for your own ride.
FMO--thank you all who have renewed/signed up for membership with the FMO. If you haven't seen me, I will be returning December 1st (hopefully) to meet with you then. If you wish to go to the FMO website (FMO.org) it can tell you about the history of the FMO, the current legislation process and how to sign up for membership. It is loaded with important info for manufactured home owners, especially those of us who rent our land. Gerry Stump will be putting the announcements about the October and November FMO general meetings on the FMO bulletin board. She is our previous FMO rep and still a contact with the FMO.
There will be an HOA training meeting held by the FMO on October 4th at Lakeland Harbor. This is for current board members/officers as well as for anyone who has a desire to become a board member in the future. Although our board is run by the By Laws of Lakeland Junction HOA, it is our judiciary responsibility to become as informed as possible for the sake of all of our residents. I will be ordering the necessary manuals for our board next month after I return to Buffalo. If there is anyone who is interested in acquiring these manuals.
Lynn Page – FMO Rep.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM—will be Monday, May 30th at 1:00 PM at the clubhouse. We will have a short program and will remember our residents that have passed away since last Memorial Day. Refreshments will be served after the program. Come help us celebrate this special day.
THANK YOU—I would like to thank all the people who offered and did sit with my mother for me while she was ill. Also, thanks to all of you for your cards, kind words and prayers since her death. My mother truly loved living in Lakeland Junction along with all the people that live here. Thanks to each of you, Karen
Consider volunteering for the PRESIDENT OF THE HOA Position as it is IMPORTANT THAT THE HOA CONTINUE TO EXIST: after serving as HOA President for 3 years and 4 years in various other director positions Diane Williams is rotating to the board (ex-office position). She will be available should the new President have any questions, however, they must ask since it is their administration. She will continue to co-chair Bingo, assist In Park Entertainment, be the Emergency Manager (Hurricane Season), maintain the Clubhouse Schedule and provide monthly Massages, Facials, and mini-manicures 1 day per month.
Money Saver for Snow Birds—if you are a snow bird who will be away for at least 3 months and if you have your water turned off but not your electricity, you are still being charged for solid waste and recycling services. That charge is $17.25 a month. There is a form available that will give you a 50% reduction on that charge. If you have already gone north, it is too late for you to apply this year. But if you are still here the forms are in the office and Shirley will help you. Thanks to Terry Simms for making us aware of this.
Kitchen Chairperson Change - thank you Judy Smith for all your many years of service at this position. Judy is leaving this position and Jayne Schwartz has volunteered to take this position upon her return in Sept/Oct. Thank you, Jayne!
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be a projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane. Be sure management has your contact information for your caretakers incase emergencies should occur with your homes during our Hurricane Season or strong winds. Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
All private or non-private events must be scheduled with the clubhouse scheduler to avoid any conflicts. There are a few event which do continue through the summer so please contact Diane Williams if not home leave a message and calls will be returned. All private events much be scheduled for clubhouse first and then with management.
BINGO—is now over until the fall (next September). Thank you all who volunteered your time and skills to help out. It was truly appreciated. Hope you will continue to assist and help next season.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, May 7th beginning at 9:00 AM and on Saturday, June 11th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
COFFEE—will be May 7th and May 21st. Coffee will be hosted by Judy Smith and Judy Wilcox. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
EUCHRE—is over for the summer and will start again in November. We had good crowds and we thank all of you for coming. Plan to join us again in the fall.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be May 7th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out. This event continues through the summer.
NEWSLETTERS—If you are to receive the newsletter by email, please do not hesitate to notify me if for some reason you do not receive the newsletter at the first of the month. I now email about 40 newsletters per month so it is possible I could miss someone.
Tuesday, being our last Bingo - I had Ms Anne's bingo cards already for her to play Ooops, I was with mom when we took her to the airport the day before!! I think it was the day before at the rate my month went I have no clue! So needless to say I had to give back all her cards but the first game since I'd already had the numbers marked, so I asked Tracy to do it as I couldn't handle another sheet. Ms Anne thought this was funny when I told her at the Airport waiting for mom to come from the Cell parking lot to pick us up. And mom (saving my behind) did the money for bingo as Paul had schedule conflicts with the last 2 weeks.
I did find out about my knee (good old arthritis and bone on bone friction at the joint) while at another issue it is a suspected prolapse and naturally it's a colonoscopy (but I will be put out by an anesthesiologist) unless the exam results are needed sooner to confirm the problem for surgery. So this is just the start of things as things as will be... knew my body was falling apart early in my life but hey - it could be worse!
Looks like I am the Chairperson for Bingo so I am hoping that I will be able to find helpers with the money like Louie has for the callers since Paul won't continue and I am so grateful he did it this long and did such a fantastic job of it all. But I don't blame him he has been doing it a lot of years so thank you Paul.
Here is the Newsletter naturally done by Karen for the 1st of the month and it's less the personal details (addresses, phone numbers, etc) and I made this my 5th look threw so I hope I didn't forget any little thing again this times but heck we all ain't perfect and I am far from it.
Much Love, keep me in your prayers please they can't hurt.
Diane
MAY 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
- Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you. Should you need any guidance feel free to contact Diane Williams and I will do my best to guide you to the person you should contact.
- Our Spa will be replaced by the end of July to comply with mandated laws. Arrangements will be made to use facilities at a nearby Hometown America Park should our pool area be closed. The exact construction dates are not known at this time.
- GOING AWAY – Inform your neighbors when you go away of your schedule. While you are away, we would hate to see a moving van arrive and tell us you are moving away. Then when you do return home everything is gone. THIS HAS HAPPENED keep your neighbors informed.
- KEEP IT SAFE: If you like it and want to keep it, lock or secure it.
- Hurricane Season starts on June 1st. Anyone needing information please contact Diane Williams. If you are new to the Florida area, there is a booklet available to you. Pamphlets and a 2011 Shelter list will be available inside the clubhouse so check periodically please as they will be available upon receipt.
- Next Board and HOA Meetings are not until October. If you need to contact the HOA, you can contact any director or Diane Williams for help.
- IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE – CALL them immediately. This park is No Solicitation which means no door-to-door selling of any kind. Call the police if you have a solicitor come to your home and don’t let the scam artists scan our park for empty homes or things to steal. Take note of transportation, license plates, shoes, hair color – clothes are quick to change but DO NOT CALL MANAGEMENT. CALL THE POLICE!! Thefts do increase during the summer months.
- Please consider volunteering for the HOA President position for 2012 snowbirds can hold director positions.
POTLUCK—No one has signed up to host Potluck for May so unless someone steps up to host it there will be not Potluck on May 12th. If you feel you can host the Potluck, please sign up and post the sign up sheet on the bulletin board so people will know there is going to be a Potluck. Thank You!
SUNSHINE--GET WELL--cards were sent to Carol Seebon (hip surgery) and Bernie Ullmer (his appendix)
SYMPATHY--card was sent to Karen Ide – for the death of her mother Lucille Willis.
DEATH—Dorothy “Lucille” Willis – Died at her home on April 20, 2011.
Sunshine Chairperson is now Kim Haywald. Please contact Kim with information regarding residents who are sick, hospitalized, or expired. Cards are send to PAID MEMBER'S and their immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, sons or daughters) ONLY. In the event that a paid HOA member expires, $25 is sent to the family instead of the HOA donating to the charity of their choice. Donating was not successful and it was determined to send it to the family to do as they chose. Unfortunately any unpaid HOA member or resident CAN NOT receive a check or card from the HOA BUT NEIGHBORS AND OTHER RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND CARDS.
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING will be on May 11TH at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. This will be our last business meeting until October. We hope to finalize plans for our Bazaar which will be November 12th. If you can help in any way on the bazaar, let Jeannie Berken, the President, know. Please save your white elephants over the summer.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at Smokey Bones Bar and Grill, 3901 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland on Wednesday, May 18th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses for the luncheon are Gerry Stump and Geri McCllough. Come and join us as we always have a fun time. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Please remember to arrange for your own ride.
FMO--thank you all who have renewed/signed up for membership with the FMO. If you haven't seen me, I will be returning December 1st (hopefully) to meet with you then. If you wish to go to the FMO website (FMO.org) it can tell you about the history of the FMO, the current legislation process and how to sign up for membership. It is loaded with important info for manufactured home owners, especially those of us who rent our land. Gerry Stump will be putting the announcements about the October and November FMO general meetings on the FMO bulletin board. She is our previous FMO rep and still a contact with the FMO.
There will be an HOA training meeting held by the FMO on October 4th at Lakeland Harbor. This is for current board members/officers as well as for anyone who has a desire to become a board member in the future. Although our board is run by the By Laws of Lakeland Junction HOA, it is our judiciary responsibility to become as informed as possible for the sake of all of our residents. I will be ordering the necessary manuals for our board next month after I return to Buffalo. If there is anyone who is interested in acquiring these manuals.
Lynn Page – FMO Rep.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM—will be Monday, May 30th at 1:00 PM at the clubhouse. We will have a short program and will remember our residents that have passed away since last Memorial Day. Refreshments will be served after the program. Come help us celebrate this special day.
THANK YOU—I would like to thank all the people who offered and did sit with my mother for me while she was ill. Also, thanks to all of you for your cards, kind words and prayers since her death. My mother truly loved living in Lakeland Junction along with all the people that live here. Thanks to each of you, Karen
Consider volunteering for the PRESIDENT OF THE HOA Position as it is IMPORTANT THAT THE HOA CONTINUE TO EXIST: after serving as HOA President for 3 years and 4 years in various other director positions Diane Williams is rotating to the board (ex-office position). She will be available should the new President have any questions, however, they must ask since it is their administration. She will continue to co-chair Bingo, assist In Park Entertainment, be the Emergency Manager (Hurricane Season), maintain the Clubhouse Schedule and provide monthly Massages, Facials, and mini-manicures 1 day per month.
Money Saver for Snow Birds—if you are a snow bird who will be away for at least 3 months and if you have your water turned off but not your electricity, you are still being charged for solid waste and recycling services. That charge is $17.25 a month. There is a form available that will give you a 50% reduction on that charge. If you have already gone north, it is too late for you to apply this year. But if you are still here the forms are in the office and Shirley will help you. Thanks to Terry Simms for making us aware of this.
Kitchen Chairperson Change - thank you Judy Smith for all your many years of service at this position. Judy is leaving this position and Jayne Schwartz has volunteered to take this position upon her return in Sept/Oct. Thank you, Jayne!
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be a projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane. Be sure management has your contact information for your caretakers incase emergencies should occur with your homes during our Hurricane Season or strong winds. Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
All private or non-private events must be scheduled with the clubhouse scheduler to avoid any conflicts. There are a few event which do continue through the summer so please contact Diane Williams if not home leave a message and calls will be returned. All private events much be scheduled for clubhouse first and then with management.
BINGO—is now over until the fall (next September). Thank you all who volunteered your time and skills to help out. It was truly appreciated. Hope you will continue to assist and help next season.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, May 7th beginning at 9:00 AM and on Saturday, June 11th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
COFFEE—will be May 7th and May 21st. Coffee will be hosted by Judy Smith and Judy Wilcox. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
EUCHRE—is over for the summer and will start again in November. We had good crowds and we thank all of you for coming. Plan to join us again in the fall.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be May 7th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out. This event continues through the summer.
NEWSLETTERS—If you are to receive the newsletter by email, please do not hesitate to notify me if for some reason you do not receive the newsletter at the first of the month. I now email about 40 newsletters per month so it is possible I could miss someone.
11 April 2011
Well it's been decided that I am not running for a 4th year as the HOA president, I need a break. I will still do Emergency Management, Bingo, Schedule the clubhouse, massages (plus mini manicures and facials), along with supporting In Park Entertainment. I will be rotating to to Board in my authorized position as ex-oficia or what ever it's called. Then I will be available to help the new president should he or she ask me for help; other wise I am just considered another board member and if I beleive right I don't have voting power in a board meeting (ONLY).
President isn't really that hard - I am setting up a book with some guidance for the person and besides the board and HOA meetings they really only need to check in with management one a week or so. There is only 1 big problem and that is residents are still refusing to submit complaints to management and tell the president. The President can only refer them back to a written complaint. Cats are but they are well aware of the problem and they are working on the situation.
THE BOARD HAS NO POWER OTHER THAN TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THE MEMBERS AND BOARD MEETINGS ARE ONLY TO DISCUSS WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE HOA MEETING. Any money spent is via HOA members vote at HOA meetings and any final decisions are the same.
So hopefully one of you will think about taking this job. Snowbirds are eligable however it suggested that either the President or the Vice President not be a snowbird (however the bylaws do not mention that but states any snowbird may hold any position). So maybe one of you will l consider these positions.. I am in the process of of setting up a guide in the briefcase so the new president doesn't get an empty case with only keys in them (as I along with other have). I am not sharing my personal materials (since may were purchased by me for me) but I will make an effort to get the information the President would need. Some of which is also in the file cabinet.
I am additionally trying to finish all the projects, and get the paperwork done for all the things I started so as not to leave a burden on the following individual. Additionally I will again be on the board to assist but they would have to tell me to help since I would not want to intentionally step on toes.
Now with that out of the way, the snowbirds are mostly gone but there are a few still here and slowly trinkling away back north. The pool has been lovely, the weather not really humid all the time yet and basically nice still. Hurricane weather isn't until June and most of the events and social clubs are done for the Summer except the ladies luncheons which continue through the summer and game time. Bingo ends this month and lady's club meetings end tomorrow.
The pantry lock inside the kitchen was changed and that lock was put onto the kitchen door which closes between the kitchen and the clubhouse since that key is also the key to the clubhouse. Too many things were disappearing with the clubhouse lock the same as the front door so that is NO MORE. Keys to the pantry went to Clubhouse keys, Pot Luck keys, Coffee keys, President's keys, Inpark Entertainment Keys and Ladies Club keys. Since management changed the lock they naturally have keys to the closet and have been instructed not to give the keys to anyone having a private parties.
Well with that all said it's time for lunch, time to pack my bingo bag, then go down set up bingo, put things away from the weekend (stuff in ladies closet), and then take care of any HOA business or anything else required of me while I am down there.
Love Diane
President isn't really that hard - I am setting up a book with some guidance for the person and besides the board and HOA meetings they really only need to check in with management one a week or so. There is only 1 big problem and that is residents are still refusing to submit complaints to management and tell the president. The President can only refer them back to a written complaint. Cats are but they are well aware of the problem and they are working on the situation.
THE BOARD HAS NO POWER OTHER THAN TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THE MEMBERS AND BOARD MEETINGS ARE ONLY TO DISCUSS WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE HOA MEETING. Any money spent is via HOA members vote at HOA meetings and any final decisions are the same.
So hopefully one of you will think about taking this job. Snowbirds are eligable however it suggested that either the President or the Vice President not be a snowbird (however the bylaws do not mention that but states any snowbird may hold any position). So maybe one of you will l consider these positions.. I am in the process of of setting up a guide in the briefcase so the new president doesn't get an empty case with only keys in them (as I along with other have). I am not sharing my personal materials (since may were purchased by me for me) but I will make an effort to get the information the President would need. Some of which is also in the file cabinet.
I am additionally trying to finish all the projects, and get the paperwork done for all the things I started so as not to leave a burden on the following individual. Additionally I will again be on the board to assist but they would have to tell me to help since I would not want to intentionally step on toes.
Now with that out of the way, the snowbirds are mostly gone but there are a few still here and slowly trinkling away back north. The pool has been lovely, the weather not really humid all the time yet and basically nice still. Hurricane weather isn't until June and most of the events and social clubs are done for the Summer except the ladies luncheons which continue through the summer and game time. Bingo ends this month and lady's club meetings end tomorrow.
The pantry lock inside the kitchen was changed and that lock was put onto the kitchen door which closes between the kitchen and the clubhouse since that key is also the key to the clubhouse. Too many things were disappearing with the clubhouse lock the same as the front door so that is NO MORE. Keys to the pantry went to Clubhouse keys, Pot Luck keys, Coffee keys, President's keys, Inpark Entertainment Keys and Ladies Club keys. Since management changed the lock they naturally have keys to the closet and have been instructed not to give the keys to anyone having a private parties.
Well with that all said it's time for lunch, time to pack my bingo bag, then go down set up bingo, put things away from the weekend (stuff in ladies closet), and then take care of any HOA business or anything else required of me while I am down there.
Love Diane
4 Apr 2011
Well talk about a senior moment, on 1 April I did my monthly bills and got ready to send them out. I then noticed I put 2012 on them all. Luckily my dad did not mail them yet because after calling the bank and laughing my butt off with the Rep I found out 2 things. It was April Fools day and I was the first person she knew of to be a year ahead in April - behind not unusual but ahead a year. Oh well leave it to me.
Got letters from Mariette Wilson who is doing well but unfortunately has that shingles (keep her in your prayers please, that isn't a nice one to have, hurts a lot) and from Marge Bates of course I just recently talked to Marge so it was a quickie letter - THANK YOU BOTH but as mentioned in your letters you didn't have to.
Please keep Melba in your prayers along with her family (thank you), all I can say there; along with Emma Smith since Paul altimers (can't spell it) is really bad now. Dolores Young got into Carpenters Home (Assisted Living) and Doris is not moving until June or July now since the house up north is not done being renovated by her son (I beleive).
Okay here is the monthly newsletter (in a second). Mom had cataract surgery in one eye the other will follow soon. Please put in your prayers she finds her glasses (lost them in the house someplace and the old ones are giving her a daily headache). She is to have the other eye done soon maybe after my sister visits within the next week or so with her husband. Wondering how Dick Robinson is finally found his address and I'll be mailing off a note to him soon and will be sure to get him in my address book.
THE NEWSLETTER, WITH ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OMITTED. THE LIST OF NEW PEOPLE AND ADDRESS I WILL TRY TO REMEMBER TO SEND OUT TO THOSE SNOWBIRDS SEPARATELY THUS THE BOLD PRINT TO REMIND ME BASICALLY IT WILL BE A WHO BOUGHT WHO'S OLD HOUSE (OR EVEN OLDER IF IF CHANGED THAT QUICKLY SINCE I FOUND SOME OLDER PARK PHONE BOOKS).
Love Diane
APRIL 2011
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT--we now have interoffice mail boxes in the area where the Washer & Dryer are at. Please check them often. They can be used by you also. It’s a good way to get a card to someone here in the community. They are numbered just like your regular mail boxes. NO ADVERTISING PLEASE.
We are working on the cat problem. Feeding stray or wild animals makes them your responsibility so..... PLEASE DO NOT FEED THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parking on the grass when there are parking places available on either side of the clubhouse is against the rules and regulations. So please no parking on the grass unless that is all that is available....
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
· Next Board Meeting – Thursday Oct 6th at 9:00 AM and the HOA meeting – Thursday Oct 20th at 7:00 PM.
· Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you at park events and the pool.
· Snowbirds please have a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall.
~~~~~~Diane Williams 687-3484, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by Dave and Judie Lenkiewicz. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
SPRING FLING EVENTS--Saturday, April 9th - our In Park Entertainment Staff will host:
Parade – 10:00 AM gather at the clubhouse with your decorated golf cart, wheelchair, bicycle, or scooter in spring colors or Easter designs. We will travel the entire park so all can enjoy from their chair by the street. Get those cameras out and we will try to spread out farther from each other than we did last year for those photo ops.
Cook out—will be held after the parade. Bring your own drinks and your ticket will purchase you either a hotdog or burger, potato salad, and dessert. Ticket sellers are: Kathy & Tom VanHoeven, Mollie & Art Sturgis, and Ed & Gerry DeYoung. Tickets are pre-sold for $3 each person until APRIL 6th.
SUNSHINE--SYMPATHY--cards were sent to the family of Alvin Willis – who died on March 22nd, Nelda Stratz – for the death of her sister and Phillip & Elizabeth Merrithew – for the death of their son in Canada.
GET WELL--cards were sent to Jim Back – and Melba Frank
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING will be on April 13th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. All ladies in the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant, 230 Arteva Drive, Lakeland on Wednesday, April 20th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses will be Kathy VanHoeven and Molly Sturgis. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Please remember to arrange for your own ride.
The Women’s Style Show on March 16th was attended by 50 women. Everyone had an entertaining afternoon watching nine of our residents model three different outfits: sport, dressy and Maxi. Models were: Gerry Stump, Margaret Noie, Molly Sturgis, Judy Wilcox, Carol Higgins, Linda Jones, Marilyn Weston and Beverly Ullmer. Everyone looked great in the outfits that they chose. Some of the models bought a piece or two from their outfits. We understand some of the attendees also bought a few things. We were surprised and honored to have Todd Macek, General Manager of Beall’s come to our show. He had a great time and encouraged all of us to ask for him when we are doing our shopping there. Much thanks goes to Jeannie Berken, our Women’s Club President for providing the music and photography. Much of the music was from her Mother, Blanche as well as from a client in her Medicare program. Jewelry created by Irene Prewitt was again an added touch. A new addition to our event was Karen Taylor of Mary Kay. Karen helped us put our best face forward. Thanks to Judy Wilcox and her committee for providing the space for our models to get ready and strut their stuff. Last, but not least, thanks to my Co-Chair, Bev Ullmer for her great ideas and always being there.
The Fall Bazaar will be held on November 12th. Save your “white elephants” over the summer.
FMO--the Legislature will be in session until the end of May. FMO members read your FMO Magazine and if you have a computer, log on to FMO.org, GIVE YOUR MEMBER NUMBER AND YOUR PARK NAME and get info on what’s going on in Tallahassee for more timely info. The issue with HB5005 has been defeated in committee. But there are still other issues we have to be aware of when they come up. I will place current info on the bulletin board in a timely manner. I’ll be coming around to meet with non-members, both old and new residents, until we depart for Buffalo at the end of the first week in May. Lynn Page FMO Rep
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Louise Taylor of who will be 95 on April 14th. “Lou” is the best mother anyone could ask for and is a joy and a blessing to her family and everyone who knows her. May God continue to bless you Lou. Thank you for all you do for your family! Jerry and Karen
BUNCH OF NEW RESIDENTS were listed here, I HAD TO OMIT BUT CAN TELL YOU LATER WHO BOUGHT WHO'S HOUSE IF I DON'T FORGET
PLEASE LOCK THE CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
New Park Rules can arrive at anytime - Since residents may need to be contacted quickly for any proposed compromises, it is requested that we have a way to reach you. Please be sure your current contact information has been provided to management, a Homeowner director (Floridian not Snowbird please) or to Diane Williams.
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane.
ANYONE new to Florida and not familiar with Hurricane procedures (June 1 to Dec 1) are welcomed to contact Diane Williams for more information, a booklet, and brochures. The yearly list of emergency shelters will be posted and available in the clubhouse upon their receipt.
Be sure management has your contact information for your caretakers in case emergencies should occur with your home during our Hurricane Season.
Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
SPECIAL EVENT—on Sat, April 9th in the clubhouse. There will be various sales available such as jewelry by Irene Prewitt and Home Decor along with others being scheduled.
BINGO—is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bingo will continue to the end of April at which time it will stop until September.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, April 9TH beginning at 9:00 AM and on May 7th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
COFFEE—will be April 9th and April 23rd. The program starts at 8:30 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Judy Smith and Judy Wilcox. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
EUCHRE—is being played Monday evenings from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM in the clubhouse. We had 33 people on the 21st of March. We have lots of fun so come and join us. You don’t have to have a partner to play. We will end sometime in April.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be April 2nd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out. This event continues through the summer.
NEWSLETTERS—If you would like me to mail you the newsletter while you are gone for the summer months, please supply me with a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED envelope (Preferably 4 1/8” x 9 ½”) for the months you will be gone. Please attach a note to the envelopes stating the months you would like them sent and drop them off at my home.
If you would like me to email you the newsletter, you must email me with your email address. I do not automatically put you on the email list from year to year. I will return an email to you stating I received your email and will be emailing you the newsletters. If you have already sent me an email this year, you do not have to send me another one. People that I always email the newsletter to do not have to respond to this as I will keep sending you the newsletter until you request me to stop sending it.
Got letters from Mariette Wilson who is doing well but unfortunately has that shingles (keep her in your prayers please, that isn't a nice one to have, hurts a lot) and from Marge Bates of course I just recently talked to Marge so it was a quickie letter - THANK YOU BOTH but as mentioned in your letters you didn't have to.
Please keep Melba in your prayers along with her family (thank you), all I can say there; along with Emma Smith since Paul altimers (can't spell it) is really bad now. Dolores Young got into Carpenters Home (Assisted Living) and Doris is not moving until June or July now since the house up north is not done being renovated by her son (I beleive).
Okay here is the monthly newsletter (in a second). Mom had cataract surgery in one eye the other will follow soon. Please put in your prayers she finds her glasses (lost them in the house someplace and the old ones are giving her a daily headache). She is to have the other eye done soon maybe after my sister visits within the next week or so with her husband. Wondering how Dick Robinson is finally found his address and I'll be mailing off a note to him soon and will be sure to get him in my address book.
THE NEWSLETTER, WITH ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OMITTED. THE LIST OF NEW PEOPLE AND ADDRESS I WILL TRY TO REMEMBER TO SEND OUT TO THOSE SNOWBIRDS SEPARATELY THUS THE BOLD PRINT TO REMIND ME BASICALLY IT WILL BE A WHO BOUGHT WHO'S OLD HOUSE (OR EVEN OLDER IF IF CHANGED THAT QUICKLY SINCE I FOUND SOME OLDER PARK PHONE BOOKS).
Love Diane
APRIL 2011
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT--we now have interoffice mail boxes in the area where the Washer & Dryer are at. Please check them often. They can be used by you also. It’s a good way to get a card to someone here in the community. They are numbered just like your regular mail boxes. NO ADVERTISING PLEASE.
We are working on the cat problem. Feeding stray or wild animals makes them your responsibility so..... PLEASE DO NOT FEED THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parking on the grass when there are parking places available on either side of the clubhouse is against the rules and regulations. So please no parking on the grass unless that is all that is available....
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
- LAST meetings before summer break. Board Meeting–Thursday, April 7th at 9:00 AM and the HOA MEETING–Thursday, April 21st at 7:00 PM.
- HOA meeting is the last time to make any request for funds, provided there is a quorum present. A 4th of July cook out is already in the budget and available to any member hosting this event.
· Next Board Meeting – Thursday Oct 6th at 9:00 AM and the HOA meeting – Thursday Oct 20th at 7:00 PM.
· Welcome new homeowners, residents look forward to meeting you at park events and the pool.
· Snowbirds please have a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall.
~~~~~~Diane Williams 687-3484, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by Dave and Judie Lenkiewicz. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
SPRING FLING EVENTS--Saturday, April 9th - our In Park Entertainment Staff will host:
Parade – 10:00 AM gather at the clubhouse with your decorated golf cart, wheelchair, bicycle, or scooter in spring colors or Easter designs. We will travel the entire park so all can enjoy from their chair by the street. Get those cameras out and we will try to spread out farther from each other than we did last year for those photo ops.
Cook out—will be held after the parade. Bring your own drinks and your ticket will purchase you either a hotdog or burger, potato salad, and dessert. Ticket sellers are: Kathy & Tom VanHoeven, Mollie & Art Sturgis, and Ed & Gerry DeYoung. Tickets are pre-sold for $3 each person until APRIL 6th.
SUNSHINE--SYMPATHY--cards were sent to the family of Alvin Willis – who died on March 22nd, Nelda Stratz – for the death of her sister and Phillip & Elizabeth Merrithew – for the death of their son in Canada.
GET WELL--cards were sent to Jim Back – and Melba Frank
WOMEN’S CLUB--BUSINESS MEETING will be on April 13th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. All ladies in the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant, 230 Arteva Drive, Lakeland on Wednesday, April 20th at 11:30 AM. Hostesses will be Kathy VanHoeven and Molly Sturgis. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Please remember to arrange for your own ride.
The Women’s Style Show on March 16th was attended by 50 women. Everyone had an entertaining afternoon watching nine of our residents model three different outfits: sport, dressy and Maxi. Models were: Gerry Stump, Margaret Noie, Molly Sturgis, Judy Wilcox, Carol Higgins, Linda Jones, Marilyn Weston and Beverly Ullmer. Everyone looked great in the outfits that they chose. Some of the models bought a piece or two from their outfits. We understand some of the attendees also bought a few things. We were surprised and honored to have Todd Macek, General Manager of Beall’s come to our show. He had a great time and encouraged all of us to ask for him when we are doing our shopping there. Much thanks goes to Jeannie Berken, our Women’s Club President for providing the music and photography. Much of the music was from her Mother, Blanche as well as from a client in her Medicare program. Jewelry created by Irene Prewitt was again an added touch. A new addition to our event was Karen Taylor of Mary Kay. Karen helped us put our best face forward. Thanks to Judy Wilcox and her committee for providing the space for our models to get ready and strut their stuff. Last, but not least, thanks to my Co-Chair, Bev Ullmer for her great ideas and always being there.
The Fall Bazaar will be held on November 12th. Save your “white elephants” over the summer.
FMO--the Legislature will be in session until the end of May. FMO members read your FMO Magazine and if you have a computer, log on to FMO.org, GIVE YOUR MEMBER NUMBER AND YOUR PARK NAME and get info on what’s going on in Tallahassee for more timely info. The issue with HB5005 has been defeated in committee. But there are still other issues we have to be aware of when they come up. I will place current info on the bulletin board in a timely manner. I’ll be coming around to meet with non-members, both old and new residents, until we depart for Buffalo at the end of the first week in May. Lynn Page FMO Rep
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Louise Taylor of who will be 95 on April 14th. “Lou” is the best mother anyone could ask for and is a joy and a blessing to her family and everyone who knows her. May God continue to bless you Lou. Thank you for all you do for your family! Jerry and Karen
BUNCH OF NEW RESIDENTS were listed here, I HAD TO OMIT BUT CAN TELL YOU LATER WHO BOUGHT WHO'S HOUSE IF I DON'T FORGET
PLEASE LOCK THE CLUBHOUSE DOOR—if empty when you leave, lock it! If you opened it, lock it! You are the last resort to keeping things secure and safe. This is no longer a generation of leaving things including your home unlocked while you are gone. Lock it or lose it!
New Park Rules can arrive at anytime - Since residents may need to be contacted quickly for any proposed compromises, it is requested that we have a way to reach you. Please be sure your current contact information has been provided to management, a Homeowner director (Floridian not Snowbird please) or to Diane Williams.
HURRICANE - EMERGENCY Management – Those residents returning north and others leaving their homes on vacations please be sure to secure any loose items which could potentially be projectiles in strong winds or a hurricane.
ANYONE new to Florida and not familiar with Hurricane procedures (June 1 to Dec 1) are welcomed to contact Diane Williams for more information, a booklet, and brochures. The yearly list of emergency shelters will be posted and available in the clubhouse upon their receipt.
Be sure management has your contact information for your caretakers in case emergencies should occur with your home during our Hurricane Season.
Secure all loose items to keep your neighbors safe in your absence – Thank You
SPECIAL EVENT—on Sat, April 9th in the clubhouse. There will be various sales available such as jewelry by Irene Prewitt and Home Decor along with others being scheduled.
BINGO—is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bingo will continue to the end of April at which time it will stop until September.
CHAIR MASSAGES, FACIALS, EYEBROW WAXING & MINI-MANICURES –are being scheduled for Saturday, April 9TH beginning at 9:00 AM and on May 7th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial (eyebrow waxing is available) and $10.00 for a mini-manicure with polish. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times. This continues through the summer months.
COFFEE—will be April 9th and April 23rd. The program starts at 8:30 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Judy Smith and Judy Wilcox. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
EUCHRE—is being played Monday evenings from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM in the clubhouse. We had 33 people on the 21st of March. We have lots of fun so come and join us. You don’t have to have a partner to play. We will end sometime in April.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be April 2nd. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out. This event continues through the summer.
NEWSLETTERS—If you would like me to mail you the newsletter while you are gone for the summer months, please supply me with a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED envelope (Preferably 4 1/8” x 9 ½”) for the months you will be gone. Please attach a note to the envelopes stating the months you would like them sent and drop them off at my home.
If you would like me to email you the newsletter, you must email me with your email address. I do not automatically put you on the email list from year to year. I will return an email to you stating I received your email and will be emailing you the newsletters. If you have already sent me an email this year, you do not have to send me another one. People that I always email the newsletter to do not have to respond to this as I will keep sending you the newsletter until you request me to stop sending it.
26 March 2011 (Sat)
Allergies are going nuts, must be those damn trees (okay that sounds good since gosh only knows what else is blooming).
Okay put Melba Frank in your prayers and I would send thinking of you cards (not get well please!) If you are a friend of her's I would suggest you drop her a quick note very soon or call for a moment or two. You may only get to send a message to her through Gary (her husband). But you need to do so very soon. Not sure of their schedule to return home or of their plans as things are up in the air you'll have to email me or contact me for more information as I will not share this over this blog.
Next month is the last of Bingo until the fall. I am having to find a Chairperson to help me with bingo as I can not do it all. I do all except the money part at the moment and Paul usually does the money and Carol did her thing with the money too. Paul is aging and like Louie is requiring some help every other week or so. I am not even sure if I have his help next year. But to continue bingo another year I need some help. So consider this a flag for help!! It isn't a hard job it's just too much for me to handle and I can't handle money with my medical problems as there are occasions when I have to leave bingo because of them interfering. You can't do this is you are responsible for the money and the paperwork. (Naturally you have to live in the park that is a given.) So regardless if I have the help or not I do intend to set the games up for next season this summer and pray that I get the help needed to run the show.
I have a little more of the treasurer's information to go through before those files can be considered updated and old information no longer needed thrown out. IRS only requires the last 7 years of financial records to be maintained. Truly I think it was less but made it more so that both the Correspondence and treasury files were coordinated in the same time frame.
Nothing else really happening except on 9 April we have 8am Coffee, 9am Massages, facials, and mini-manicures in the card/library room; 10am Parade, then a cookout in the clubhouse/pool area following the parade. The library/card room will be curtained off so it remains private. This is an example of the compromises I am am willing to make so that everything can function well. However, if it was the men and their cribbage, I would have compromised something exceptionable with them. But it isn't so I don't need to. Guess I am a compromising person to make both parties happy providing they have that give and take themselves.
Okay on the run and have to go blow my nose (ooh too much information).... Later - Diane
Okay put Melba Frank in your prayers and I would send thinking of you cards (not get well please!) If you are a friend of her's I would suggest you drop her a quick note very soon or call for a moment or two. You may only get to send a message to her through Gary (her husband). But you need to do so very soon. Not sure of their schedule to return home or of their plans as things are up in the air you'll have to email me or contact me for more information as I will not share this over this blog.
Next month is the last of Bingo until the fall. I am having to find a Chairperson to help me with bingo as I can not do it all. I do all except the money part at the moment and Paul usually does the money and Carol did her thing with the money too. Paul is aging and like Louie is requiring some help every other week or so. I am not even sure if I have his help next year. But to continue bingo another year I need some help. So consider this a flag for help!! It isn't a hard job it's just too much for me to handle and I can't handle money with my medical problems as there are occasions when I have to leave bingo because of them interfering. You can't do this is you are responsible for the money and the paperwork. (Naturally you have to live in the park that is a given.) So regardless if I have the help or not I do intend to set the games up for next season this summer and pray that I get the help needed to run the show.
I have a little more of the treasurer's information to go through before those files can be considered updated and old information no longer needed thrown out. IRS only requires the last 7 years of financial records to be maintained. Truly I think it was less but made it more so that both the Correspondence and treasury files were coordinated in the same time frame.
Nothing else really happening except on 9 April we have 8am Coffee, 9am Massages, facials, and mini-manicures in the card/library room; 10am Parade, then a cookout in the clubhouse/pool area following the parade. The library/card room will be curtained off so it remains private. This is an example of the compromises I am am willing to make so that everything can function well. However, if it was the men and their cribbage, I would have compromised something exceptionable with them. But it isn't so I don't need to. Guess I am a compromising person to make both parties happy providing they have that give and take themselves.
Okay on the run and have to go blow my nose (ooh too much information).... Later - Diane
*23 Mar 2011
Was told yesterday that Al Willis died yesterday (#107). He was about 98 yrs old, had had a major stroke, was in a comma and his wife had died not too terribly long ago. Judy Smith was told by his step-son that both Al and his wife Mary wanted to be cremated and no services held. Therefore, please don't look for any as per their request to the family their won't be any. Please remember them and their families in your prayers. Thank You.
No luck last night at Bingo, am going on the Bingo/Gambling trip the end of the month (never been and this will probably be the only time I ever go). Not big on this and might seriously cause me some health problems (which I will find out). Have a positive attitude but some aprehension. Thank God it is only a day trip. Love Diane
No luck last night at Bingo, am going on the Bingo/Gambling trip the end of the month (never been and this will probably be the only time I ever go). Not big on this and might seriously cause me some health problems (which I will find out). Have a positive attitude but some aprehension. Thank God it is only a day trip. Love Diane
21 Mar 2011
Margie Bates called me today I can't beleive that due to my being so overwhelmed and busy with things that I haven't actually sent any news out to the few friends of mine who moved out the the park quite awhile ago. It seems like my intentions were good but time just wasn't on my side (I ran out of the each month). Therefore I am catching it all up.for them. Dolores Young has a carport sale the last few days as she has sold her home and moving to Carpenters Home (since Bill is in a Nursing Home near by).
There are like 28 homes for sale something like 7 homes have been bought. A few were purchased by our frequent seasonal renters and they are involved in our community. A few new people are also involved in the community and some homes lay in wait of a buyer. Time will only tell what will happen to our social events. As for Bingo, next year Carol Seebon will not be part-taking in it. Since Paul the money handler would now like every other week off - which who can deny it he is aging at it is becoming tiring for him to do every week. So I am on the search for someone to handle the money (books, forms order etc). Hopefully I will find someone to take this task on since I basically do the rest. I can't do money basically because that not only throws me over the limit of what I can handle but if I am not feeling well at bingo (due to my medical problems I cannot leave.) I cannot put myself in this position as if I must leave I must leave. Sometime I can deter this but there are times when I cannot and must leave. So it's a damned if I do damned if I don't and I can't get me in that situation. It is already bad enough that I open my mouth and get myself in trouble but then again that is normal.
This site had to be referred to as my site, park news and my ramblings as I offended someone (who miss understood something I wrote) and it started a bunch of crap. So by switching it this way I was not representing anyone but myself regardless if the process really changed any but I can no longer put specific intimate details since this is accessible to anyone who can get the internet and doesn't require permission to access. My other site closed thus giving me no choice but to search elsewhere when I was determined to stop writing this. I was encouraged by other SB to continue this for them so I did (am).
I hope that you enjoy it an will try referring to information that you would know should it be knowledgeable. Mariette last I knew was doling fine, Margie Bates told me today when she called she is busy and happy, and occasionally Irene Silven tells me she is busy and happy also.
Love Diane
There are like 28 homes for sale something like 7 homes have been bought. A few were purchased by our frequent seasonal renters and they are involved in our community. A few new people are also involved in the community and some homes lay in wait of a buyer. Time will only tell what will happen to our social events. As for Bingo, next year Carol Seebon will not be part-taking in it. Since Paul the money handler would now like every other week off - which who can deny it he is aging at it is becoming tiring for him to do every week. So I am on the search for someone to handle the money (books, forms order etc). Hopefully I will find someone to take this task on since I basically do the rest. I can't do money basically because that not only throws me over the limit of what I can handle but if I am not feeling well at bingo (due to my medical problems I cannot leave.) I cannot put myself in this position as if I must leave I must leave. Sometime I can deter this but there are times when I cannot and must leave. So it's a damned if I do damned if I don't and I can't get me in that situation. It is already bad enough that I open my mouth and get myself in trouble but then again that is normal.
This site had to be referred to as my site, park news and my ramblings as I offended someone (who miss understood something I wrote) and it started a bunch of crap. So by switching it this way I was not representing anyone but myself regardless if the process really changed any but I can no longer put specific intimate details since this is accessible to anyone who can get the internet and doesn't require permission to access. My other site closed thus giving me no choice but to search elsewhere when I was determined to stop writing this. I was encouraged by other SB to continue this for them so I did (am).
I hope that you enjoy it an will try referring to information that you would know should it be knowledgeable. Mariette last I knew was doling fine, Margie Bates told me today when she called she is busy and happy, and occasionally Irene Silven tells me she is busy and happy also.
Love Diane
13 Mar 2011
Clocks changed time early today, and I am tired - nap time almost. All is well here Dolores Young sold her house so things are selling little by little. Don't really know much of anything other than Managers are putting up cubby-hole boxes outside by where the grill use to be and have moved the grill to where the table use to be. Needless to say the table (by the washers and dryers is gone now). It is my understanding that the cubby- holes will be used to disseminate information to residents via lot number instead of sending (mailing, or delivering to each home) various information. As to it's success rate in working it is unknown. Mostly because in high winds I am not sure what area by the laundry room is affected by the winds But hopefully it will work out and succeed in saving Shirley time.
Nothing else really happening headed for a nap, later. Oh the luncheon (ladies club) and then the annual fashion show are on Wednesday in the clubhouse.
Love Diane.
Nothing else really happening headed for a nap, later. Oh the luncheon (ladies club) and then the annual fashion show are on Wednesday in the clubhouse.
Love Diane.
5 Mar 2011
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Jody Rescinito (I hope I didn't mess up her last name). She sounds great she had a computer question but regardless I enjoyed talking to her. Joe and her are doing well. She still receives the newsletters and as many of our past residents (even current residents) aren't sure who all these new people even are. But that is only part of life.
Today for those interested I am going to refer you to 2 sites for your computers. They are offered by 2 very respectable
companies and I use on every computer I own and the other I have not tried yet but will be doing so shortly. This site gives me daily computer tips and I know if they say they use the program themselves it is true.
1. http://www.mywot.com/en/download This program is available for both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. These are both internet browsers. This program simply put warns you if the internet site you are trying to access is not safe. The page STOPS the loading and give you a chance to get out before your computer is compromised. I use it on all my computers but this is an option that I thought you might like to consider using. It has saved me from many potential problems but naturally I am relaying the information to you and as usual it is all free.
2. http://www.zappit.net/ Cloudeight presents - Zappit System Cleaner - FREEWARE to Clean Up and Speed Up your Computer! Safe easy way to clean Windows, Internet Tracks, free up hard-disk space and optimize your system. A clean computer runs better and faster and Zappit makes it easy to clean temporary and unused files in just a few seconds with no need to worry about deleting the "wrong" files. Includes a Start-Up Manager and a Favorites & Start Menu Manager. Safe Mode Option for new users and Advanced option for power users.
Today I spent from 7am to 3:45pm at the clubhouse with Facials and Massages. Corrie our masseur was not feeling well sinuses she thought this was not the case. It was an allergic reaction to medication she had taken earlier in the day. She was upset that she over heard individuals talking about her being on drugs at our clubhouse. Corrie has been here for over a year and anyone who knows her knows she isn't a drug user and was feeling miserable today and as the day progressed so did her symptoms. So we are lucky that she stopped by the Emergency Room on the way home (as I suggested) since she could have been in real trouble and 911 might have had to be called. SO FOR THOSE WHO THOUGHT SHE WAS ON DRUGS please realize that anyone even you could have been having allergic reaction to a medication; felt lousy and lousier as the day progressed to the extent your sugar was so low you felt as if you'd pass out simply because of an allergic reaction unbeknown to yourself. And it that is not bad enough try enduring hearing she's on drugs on top of that. I am really sorry she had to hear that from anyone attending the services these ladies provide to us at a big discounted rate. Corrie would not have been providing services to our residents if she had been "a drug addict" and unfortunately this could happen to anyone. If this happened to you would you appreciate hearing talk that your on drugs?
I think not, she is lucky that this did not kill her as medication allergies can kill you! So I really hope people would use their brain before making comments like this to others when they can be over heard. Sometimes I feel like I am back in grade school - if you can't say anything nice then try harder to keep your mouth shut. Yeah, I said that mostly because this incident could have killed her and it was all caused by a medication she took which contained something she had an allergy to. IT COULD HAPPEN TO EVEN YOU! Okay done venting about that but it is really gives me second thoughts about all that I do for people but I can't condemn everyone for the few who ruin it. For those of you making it this far I apologize for the ranting and raving,But I feel better for it.
Diane
Today for those interested I am going to refer you to 2 sites for your computers. They are offered by 2 very respectable
companies and I use on every computer I own and the other I have not tried yet but will be doing so shortly. This site gives me daily computer tips and I know if they say they use the program themselves it is true.
1. http://www.mywot.com/en/download This program is available for both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. These are both internet browsers. This program simply put warns you if the internet site you are trying to access is not safe. The page STOPS the loading and give you a chance to get out before your computer is compromised. I use it on all my computers but this is an option that I thought you might like to consider using. It has saved me from many potential problems but naturally I am relaying the information to you and as usual it is all free.
2. http://www.zappit.net/ Cloudeight presents - Zappit System Cleaner - FREEWARE to Clean Up and Speed Up your Computer! Safe easy way to clean Windows, Internet Tracks, free up hard-disk space and optimize your system. A clean computer runs better and faster and Zappit makes it easy to clean temporary and unused files in just a few seconds with no need to worry about deleting the "wrong" files. Includes a Start-Up Manager and a Favorites & Start Menu Manager. Safe Mode Option for new users and Advanced option for power users.
Today I spent from 7am to 3:45pm at the clubhouse with Facials and Massages. Corrie our masseur was not feeling well sinuses she thought this was not the case. It was an allergic reaction to medication she had taken earlier in the day. She was upset that she over heard individuals talking about her being on drugs at our clubhouse. Corrie has been here for over a year and anyone who knows her knows she isn't a drug user and was feeling miserable today and as the day progressed so did her symptoms. So we are lucky that she stopped by the Emergency Room on the way home (as I suggested) since she could have been in real trouble and 911 might have had to be called. SO FOR THOSE WHO THOUGHT SHE WAS ON DRUGS please realize that anyone even you could have been having allergic reaction to a medication; felt lousy and lousier as the day progressed to the extent your sugar was so low you felt as if you'd pass out simply because of an allergic reaction unbeknown to yourself. And it that is not bad enough try enduring hearing she's on drugs on top of that. I am really sorry she had to hear that from anyone attending the services these ladies provide to us at a big discounted rate. Corrie would not have been providing services to our residents if she had been "a drug addict" and unfortunately this could happen to anyone. If this happened to you would you appreciate hearing talk that your on drugs?
I think not, she is lucky that this did not kill her as medication allergies can kill you! So I really hope people would use their brain before making comments like this to others when they can be over heard. Sometimes I feel like I am back in grade school - if you can't say anything nice then try harder to keep your mouth shut. Yeah, I said that mostly because this incident could have killed her and it was all caused by a medication she took which contained something she had an allergy to. IT COULD HAPPEN TO EVEN YOU! Okay done venting about that but it is really gives me second thoughts about all that I do for people but I can't condemn everyone for the few who ruin it. For those of you making it this far I apologize for the ranting and raving,But I feel better for it.
Diane
28 Feb 2011 - Newsletter (less the personal details)
MARCH
2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
Please refer Carport Sale Attendees to the Kings & Queens Carport Sale. Kings & Queens will refer their attendees to our park in return on March 5th. Thank you.
On behalf of the residents, I would like to thank the In Park Entertainment Staff for another fantastic Pancake Breakfast.
**Our Bylaws has a typographical error. Page 1- Start of Bylaws has the words non-profit and it should read not-for-profit. Please change this on your copy of the Bylaws. Thank You**
Board Meeting – Thursday, March 3rd at 9:00 AM.
HOA Meeting-Thursday, March 17th at 7:00 PM. The meetings remain short and to the point. Members please attend the meetings. For those of you who did attend thank you and please continue to attend. Any motions that all information is available can be approved if a quorum is there and the majority approves.
~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, March 10th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by New Residents – Dave and Linda Jones and their committee. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
WOMEN’S CLUB—Our ANNUAL CARPORT SALE will be Saturday, March 5th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Balloons are being sold for $1.00 to help the cost of the advertising in the Ledger. The balloons can be purchased from Pauline Eldridge. Signs will be put up on Friday, March 4th.
BUSINESS MEETING will be on March 9th at 1:00 PM in the club house. All ladies in the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at the clubhouse on Wednesday, March 16th at 12:00noon. The committee will furnish chicken casserole, drinks and rolls. Ladies are asked to bring salads, vegetables or desserts. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board.
WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW—will follow the luncheon. All the “models” will be ladies from the park. The models will be strutting their stuff with fashions from Bealls. This is always a wonderful event, with good food and door prizes!
FMO--Look on the bulletin board by the mailboxes for updates. Anyone wishing to attend the next meeting which is Thursday, March 17th please let call me. Thank you. Lynn Page - FMO Representative
HOA MEMBERSHIP DUES—Thanks to all who have renewed their 2011 membership. About half of the eligible residents have paid their dues. Dues are $7.00 per person. Please see Jeannie Berken at one of the in-park activities or stop by her home to pay your dues and pick up your new park directory.
LADIES POKER—if you are interested in playing Poker, please call Wilma Takoff for more details. They meet at 6:00 PM on Wednesday at the clubhouse.
BINGO—is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome provided they are older than 18 years of age.
CHAIR MASSAGES & FACIALS –are being scheduled for Saturday, March 5th beginning at 9:00 AM and on April 9th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times.
COFFEE—will be March 12th and March 26th. The program starts at 8:30 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Rod and Marcia Lake and Ed and Gerry DeYoung. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
DIRECTORY—the 2011 Lakeland Junction Homeowner’s directory is now available. When you renew your HOA membership you will receive a copy of the new directory. You may report any changes, errors or omissions to BK Back.
EUCHRE—is being played Monday evenings from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM in the clubhouse. We have lots of fun so come and join us. You don’t have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be March 5th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
PARKING—is not allowed on the streets overnight. Please do not block resident’s driveways or access to them. Please park in such a manner that does not prevent your neighbor from safely entering and exiting their driveways. Overflow and extra parking is available by the Clubhouse.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
If you are interested in hosting a Potluck or Coffee the sign up sheets are in the clubhouse. If you are not sure what needs to be done, there are many people that would be glad to help and work with you.
Please ask your neighbors prior to cutting through their yards or between the houses to avoid any problems. We need to protect our neighbor’s privacy in these matters.
NEWSLETTERS—I know it won’t be long and some of you will be thinking of heading north for the summer. I will again be glad to mail or email you a copy of the newsletter while you are away from Lakeland Junction.
If you want me to mail you the newsletter, please supply me with a SELF ADDRESSED, STAMPED envelope (Preferably 4 1/8” x 9 ½”) for the months you will be gone. Please attach a note to the envelopes stating the months you would like them sent and drop them off at my home.
If you want me to email you the newsletter, you must email me with your email address. I do not automatically put you on email list from year to year. I will return an email to you stating I received your email and will be emailing you the newsletters. If you have already sent me an email this year, you do not have to send me another one. People that I always email the newsletter to do not have to respond to this as I will keep sending you the newsletter until you request me to stop sending it.
Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday,
March 13th. Set you clock ahead one hour.
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
Please refer Carport Sale Attendees to the Kings & Queens Carport Sale. Kings & Queens will refer their attendees to our park in return on March 5th. Thank you.
On behalf of the residents, I would like to thank the In Park Entertainment Staff for another fantastic Pancake Breakfast.
**Our Bylaws has a typographical error. Page 1- Start of Bylaws has the words non-profit and it should read not-for-profit. Please change this on your copy of the Bylaws. Thank You**
Board Meeting – Thursday, March 3rd at 9:00 AM.
HOA Meeting-Thursday, March 17th at 7:00 PM. The meetings remain short and to the point. Members please attend the meetings. For those of you who did attend thank you and please continue to attend. Any motions that all information is available can be approved if a quorum is there and the majority approves.
~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~~~~
POTLUCK—will be Thursday, March 10th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by New Residents – Dave and Linda Jones and their committee. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
WOMEN’S CLUB—Our ANNUAL CARPORT SALE will be Saturday, March 5th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Balloons are being sold for $1.00 to help the cost of the advertising in the Ledger. The balloons can be purchased from Pauline Eldridge. Signs will be put up on Friday, March 4th.
BUSINESS MEETING will be on March 9th at 1:00 PM in the club house. All ladies in the park are invited to attend.
WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON—will be held at the clubhouse on Wednesday, March 16th at 12:00noon. The committee will furnish chicken casserole, drinks and rolls. Ladies are asked to bring salads, vegetables or desserts. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse on the bulletin board.
WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW—will follow the luncheon. All the “models” will be ladies from the park. The models will be strutting their stuff with fashions from Bealls. This is always a wonderful event, with good food and door prizes!
FMO--Look on the bulletin board by the mailboxes for updates. Anyone wishing to attend the next meeting which is Thursday, March 17th please let call me. Thank you. Lynn Page - FMO Representative
HOA MEMBERSHIP DUES—Thanks to all who have renewed their 2011 membership. About half of the eligible residents have paid their dues. Dues are $7.00 per person. Please see Jeannie Berken at one of the in-park activities or stop by her home to pay your dues and pick up your new park directory.
LADIES POKER—if you are interested in playing Poker, please call Wilma Takoff for more details. They meet at 6:00 PM on Wednesday at the clubhouse.
BINGO—is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome provided they are older than 18 years of age.
CHAIR MASSAGES & FACIALS –are being scheduled for Saturday, March 5th beginning at 9:00 AM and on April 9th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage and $15.00 for a 30 minute facial. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times.
COFFEE—will be March 12th and March 26th. The program starts at 8:30 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Rod and Marcia Lake and Ed and Gerry DeYoung. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for donuts, see any one of the hosts.
DIRECTORY—the 2011 Lakeland Junction Homeowner’s directory is now available. When you renew your HOA membership you will receive a copy of the new directory. You may report any changes, errors or omissions to BK Back.
EUCHRE—is being played Monday evenings from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM in the clubhouse. We have lots of fun so come and join us. You don’t have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE—every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
GAME DAY—is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP—will be March 5th. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up.
PARKING—is not allowed on the streets overnight. Please do not block resident’s driveways or access to them. Please park in such a manner that does not prevent your neighbor from safely entering and exiting their driveways. Overflow and extra parking is available by the Clubhouse.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
If you are interested in hosting a Potluck or Coffee the sign up sheets are in the clubhouse. If you are not sure what needs to be done, there are many people that would be glad to help and work with you.
Please ask your neighbors prior to cutting through their yards or between the houses to avoid any problems. We need to protect our neighbor’s privacy in these matters.
NEWSLETTERS—I know it won’t be long and some of you will be thinking of heading north for the summer. I will again be glad to mail or email you a copy of the newsletter while you are away from Lakeland Junction.
If you want me to mail you the newsletter, please supply me with a SELF ADDRESSED, STAMPED envelope (Preferably 4 1/8” x 9 ½”) for the months you will be gone. Please attach a note to the envelopes stating the months you would like them sent and drop them off at my home.
If you want me to email you the newsletter, you must email me with your email address. I do not automatically put you on email list from year to year. I will return an email to you stating I received your email and will be emailing you the newsletters. If you have already sent me an email this year, you do not have to send me another one. People that I always email the newsletter to do not have to respond to this as I will keep sending you the newsletter until you request me to stop sending it.
Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday,
March 13th. Set you clock ahead one hour.
28 Feb 2011
Where oh where did the month go. Gerry & Ed finally bought in the park after renting for a few years now. Usually rented Stan's place and have bought Peckhem's house next to Judy Smith I beleive. Ed & Gerry are related to Tom VanHoeven and well known from the Pancake breakfast and Entertainment Committee events. If I have my information correct Newkirks sold their house to a Karen & Mike Wettstein from Marlet, MI. And we have a single guy Ed Smith from Waukegan, IL where I lived for quite a while, maybe I know him (or not)? Also Weston's sold their house to Gary & Tressa Perkins from Chester, NY.
Bingo has been going well we have 4 male callers now who rotate the calling. Wish we had this going on for the money handling for the night it would make it much easier for Paul. But who knows maybe that will work out. I was going to try doing the money but had to leave last week because I felt a strange (okay guys like a seizure going to happen) we all know I'm strange (and proud of that plus not growing up and always getting into trouble (one way or another). But heck, that does make life a little more enjoyable. Now if we mentioned crazy - that I am certifiable since I have papers already proving that! ;-) (winking)
Well hopefully soon there will be some rectifying of the cat problem but one can only hope!! It was suggested that we take target practice with a bow and arrow but I laughed and told the guy the way we all see in the park we might be killing our neighbors and missing the darn cats. I will tell you this they are too quick to try making them road kill. Naturally I am making light humor of the subject so don't think I would seriously do this I am not that crazy nor violent. I am a run my mouth type of person when I am mad or cleaning the house and slapping those plastic dishes about or cuss in. Glad I don't have a lot of glass plates threw most of those when my daughter was a teenager so I didn't kill her (LOL) But tell me who didn't want to kill their kids at that age just once and you might have found the perfect person. I know for sure that ain't me!!
Heard from Patrick the other day he is doing well and has massive medical problems poor thing. I sort of knew he had more going on than he thought he did but one can pray I was wrong. Bump into him sometimes on FB along with many others. Mostly there I farm and read all the news there or comments. I like farming because it just kills time. Like I really have time to kill but that along with Bingo are my two real addictions. (Besides TV but that doesn't count because I always was a couch potato until the computers can along now its more like a couch potato & PC addict during the same time.)
Well shortly it will shift from the HOA to Hurricane season and I might actually get to finish up the rest of my computer room organization that I started last year (or was it the year before) I forget, for that matter it could have been and the year before. Since most people are getting laptops now my computer helping is almost down to nil here and there I get to help which is fine by me.
Oh, Weems has their house up for sale too there are still about 30 give or take seems like every one that sells another goes up for sale, but it's that time for the turnovers the original owners are aging and their kids are wanting them home. Incoming is either Canadians, Snowbirds or still working - alas times do change, the world moves on and we age. Got no control over any of that really input maybe but that's about it.
OMG, they are predicting Gas will get to $3.75 by the end of summer, the way it's rising I see it hitting that at the start of summer unless I miss heard it on the news. Guess the other day it went up 7 cents over night. Sure glad I don't drive and with the exception of the doctor only go when my mom is going to the store. I sure don't want her making an extra trip for me at those prices. Gas is currently running $3.25 - $3.45 depending where you go for it at this moment.
Well have to run now, love to you all - Diane
Bingo has been going well we have 4 male callers now who rotate the calling. Wish we had this going on for the money handling for the night it would make it much easier for Paul. But who knows maybe that will work out. I was going to try doing the money but had to leave last week because I felt a strange (okay guys like a seizure going to happen) we all know I'm strange (and proud of that plus not growing up and always getting into trouble (one way or another). But heck, that does make life a little more enjoyable. Now if we mentioned crazy - that I am certifiable since I have papers already proving that! ;-) (winking)
Well hopefully soon there will be some rectifying of the cat problem but one can only hope!! It was suggested that we take target practice with a bow and arrow but I laughed and told the guy the way we all see in the park we might be killing our neighbors and missing the darn cats. I will tell you this they are too quick to try making them road kill. Naturally I am making light humor of the subject so don't think I would seriously do this I am not that crazy nor violent. I am a run my mouth type of person when I am mad or cleaning the house and slapping those plastic dishes about or cuss in. Glad I don't have a lot of glass plates threw most of those when my daughter was a teenager so I didn't kill her (LOL) But tell me who didn't want to kill their kids at that age just once and you might have found the perfect person. I know for sure that ain't me!!
Heard from Patrick the other day he is doing well and has massive medical problems poor thing. I sort of knew he had more going on than he thought he did but one can pray I was wrong. Bump into him sometimes on FB along with many others. Mostly there I farm and read all the news there or comments. I like farming because it just kills time. Like I really have time to kill but that along with Bingo are my two real addictions. (Besides TV but that doesn't count because I always was a couch potato until the computers can along now its more like a couch potato & PC addict during the same time.)
Well shortly it will shift from the HOA to Hurricane season and I might actually get to finish up the rest of my computer room organization that I started last year (or was it the year before) I forget, for that matter it could have been and the year before. Since most people are getting laptops now my computer helping is almost down to nil here and there I get to help which is fine by me.
Oh, Weems has their house up for sale too there are still about 30 give or take seems like every one that sells another goes up for sale, but it's that time for the turnovers the original owners are aging and their kids are wanting them home. Incoming is either Canadians, Snowbirds or still working - alas times do change, the world moves on and we age. Got no control over any of that really input maybe but that's about it.
OMG, they are predicting Gas will get to $3.75 by the end of summer, the way it's rising I see it hitting that at the start of summer unless I miss heard it on the news. Guess the other day it went up 7 cents over night. Sure glad I don't drive and with the exception of the doctor only go when my mom is going to the store. I sure don't want her making an extra trip for me at those prices. Gas is currently running $3.25 - $3.45 depending where you go for it at this moment.
Well have to run now, love to you all - Diane
18 Feb 2011
OMG last night there were tons of people there at the HOA meeting last night. Guess if it's important enough enough they will show up. Fortunately for the HOA members that all this dartboard information wasn't presented the prior month along with the motion for one or it would have been bought. Therefore, I hope they will continue to attend the short meetings (25min last night); with no fighting, no arguing; and to business and over with. So don't know how many there were last night but there was a lot and I know that Jean Berken did get some new members to pay 2011 dues. Oh guess I did forget to mention that the dart board was disapproved for purchase.
Well I am about half way done with my project for my cousin, few more to go before I can mail them off; then I have my brother's PC to fix; a printer to clear the cache (so it will work) and gosh only knows what else is on my schedule. Got a busy schedule but I am trying to get it all done and worked out. My Doc called and my labs are good except for a couple but I is heritability high and the other is normal since I am treated on the high dose side for my medical condition which isn't ever in the "normal range".
Been fighting with the Surgical clinic doctors and I am not going to loose this fight. I have gone from depressed to actually angry over the situation and am now open for a paperwork fight if it comes down to that. I know I'll win that one, won 3 government issues, 1 fight against City Hall, and even 5 or more in the military regarding military issues. So I am preparing for the "paperwork fight".
Well got things to get done, my break is over, later - Diane
Well I am about half way done with my project for my cousin, few more to go before I can mail them off; then I have my brother's PC to fix; a printer to clear the cache (so it will work) and gosh only knows what else is on my schedule. Got a busy schedule but I am trying to get it all done and worked out. My Doc called and my labs are good except for a couple but I is heritability high and the other is normal since I am treated on the high dose side for my medical condition which isn't ever in the "normal range".
Been fighting with the Surgical clinic doctors and I am not going to loose this fight. I have gone from depressed to actually angry over the situation and am now open for a paperwork fight if it comes down to that. I know I'll win that one, won 3 government issues, 1 fight against City Hall, and even 5 or more in the military regarding military issues. So I am preparing for the "paperwork fight".
Well got things to get done, my break is over, later - Diane
8 Feb 2011
Well, the house is beautiful, it is 4700 square feet, there are no words to express how happy I am for my cousin nor how thankful I am to everyone to help, participated, donated and worked at the house. It is so lovely. I was glad I was there and both mom and I got to hug Carrie prior to the bus moving. So she at least knew we were there. Of course, once she got into the house she later discovered the family was connected via satelight however the weather was so bad (a big snow storm it's not certain who exactly was there at her brothers (other than her sister-in-law. But I did hear she was surptised with it all including the home.Mother's Day is the big debut/ I can't wait but I have to. I know Irene Prewitt is happy for Carrie and she was here a short time before she disappeared again so the thought is maybe she pop back up to Carries house. But she travels so frequently one never knows (other than she didn't ask my dad to pick up her mail - as she usually does.)
Someone asked me if Irene was moving up there to Carries the only response I had was one never knows. I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own life let alone trying to follow Irene's life. Well tonight I won about $55 at our bingo and hopefully I'll win tomorrow night but one never knows about these things that's why it's called luck. Other than that I have been working on the pictures form all the sources that I collected (about 1 hour and 10 min) and putting music to the photos and stuff so it should be interesting once once I get close to finishing it .
Well later I'm tired and gong to for to bed soon so so more later. Love Diane
Someone asked me if Irene was moving up there to Carries the only response I had was one never knows. I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own life let alone trying to follow Irene's life. Well tonight I won about $55 at our bingo and hopefully I'll win tomorrow night but one never knows about these things that's why it's called luck. Other than that I have been working on the pictures form all the sources that I collected (about 1 hour and 10 min) and putting music to the photos and stuff so it should be interesting once once I get close to finishing it .
Well later I'm tired and gong to for to bed soon so so more later. Love Diane
4 Feb 2011
Left Tuesday am about 7:15am and let me tell you it was a 2 day roller coaster of emotions for me. Carrie's home is a mansion, beautiful and I can't beleive all the workers, donors, prizes, gifts and stuff that happened to her. I did get to see her when she got out of the limo and give her a hug along with my mom. Her mom Irene Prewitt, was with her. Once Carrie saw the house I think the tears were going again but I couldn't really tell because my eyes were full of tears with the excitement and happiness I had for her. This will show on Mother's Day and is entitled "the Extreme Home Makeover" on Sundays 8pm/7C on ABC.
I am so happy for her and the girls and not only appreciate all everyone did for her but thankful to them all including the workers and the watcher (audience even). Was fantastic. I was so over wealmed and I wasn't even involved.
Mom did say Tuesday night I snored badly, but I knew I would since I only had 2 hours of sleep the night before (or less). I know I snore like a lion roars (louder really) when I am tired or been drinking (alcohol) which I no longer do or can do.
Well just finished some HOA work had to post notice that a vote on a +$650 dart board is on the agenda to be voted upon the next HOA meeting to insure myself that all HOA members were at least attempted to be informed of such a high priced item being voted upon where the majority wins. I don't want anyone who doesn't attend to get an attitude that about something that much being bought when they have no say so. I will not be doing this again, and members need to realize that if they aren't going to be at the meetings and a quorum present votes to spend $14,000 there is nothing I can do to stop it, (unless of course we don't have the funds).
Well more later
Diane
I am so happy for her and the girls and not only appreciate all everyone did for her but thankful to them all including the workers and the watcher (audience even). Was fantastic. I was so over wealmed and I wasn't even involved.
Mom did say Tuesday night I snored badly, but I knew I would since I only had 2 hours of sleep the night before (or less). I know I snore like a lion roars (louder really) when I am tired or been drinking (alcohol) which I no longer do or can do.
Well just finished some HOA work had to post notice that a vote on a +$650 dart board is on the agenda to be voted upon the next HOA meeting to insure myself that all HOA members were at least attempted to be informed of such a high priced item being voted upon where the majority wins. I don't want anyone who doesn't attend to get an attitude that about something that much being bought when they have no say so. I will not be doing this again, and members need to realize that if they aren't going to be at the meetings and a quorum present votes to spend $14,000 there is nothing I can do to stop it, (unless of course we don't have the funds).
Well more later
Diane
30 January 2011
Anyone having access to Face-book needs to check out (by typing in the search area) North Florida Extreme Home Makeover (usually shows up the just the N typed). This is Carrie Prewitt (yes it is her daughter). I say this as this because basically if you lived in this park you know who is her mom and if you don't you wouldn't know her anyhow.
Anyhow there are stories about Carrie (my cousin) all over this site along with photos and tons of more stuff...from a double wide to a home (no cost to her, all donations, volunteers,volunteer workers, etc) They are the best too to do this for someone really needing it and basically for lack of any other words "worthy" of it. I don't like that word but am befuddled for another. She was picked out of a handful of potential people I beleive (not really sure of how the thing works) BUT IT WILL BE ON TV ABC - Sunday (Mother's Day) at 8pm/7pm Central. If you are in Florida with Brighthouse it is channel 20, 8pm.
My cousin Michelle Prewitt has been keeping everyone on FB informed and the volunteers and visitor have been the greatest sharing pictures with the family since all but her mom live in Illinois and are unable to make the unveiling to Carrie upon her return this Wednesday 2 Feb. From start to finish is a week, her home is there and then is torn down and 6days later (maybe even 5 - of working 24 hours a day) I believe the new one is up and done. I've watched this show before and have always loved it but this is the first time I have ever heard it being done for someone who wasn't handicapped or mentally challenged. Now I have missed seeing a lot of shows because when going from Direct TV to Cable (much better since no sunspots) and plus the cables are buried here this is a lot less distortion on tv.... anyhow, I lost track of where they were, the name of the show and when they were on when changing my services. Now I'll be watching it again.
I AM SO HAPPY FOR HER AND THE GIRLS!! Tons of articles all over the place too including big news papers & shows too!
On the run lots to do today much love will post before and after photos when I get them and when I can.
Love Diane
Anyhow there are stories about Carrie (my cousin) all over this site along with photos and tons of more stuff...from a double wide to a home (no cost to her, all donations, volunteers,volunteer workers, etc) They are the best too to do this for someone really needing it and basically for lack of any other words "worthy" of it. I don't like that word but am befuddled for another. She was picked out of a handful of potential people I beleive (not really sure of how the thing works) BUT IT WILL BE ON TV ABC - Sunday (Mother's Day) at 8pm/7pm Central. If you are in Florida with Brighthouse it is channel 20, 8pm.
My cousin Michelle Prewitt has been keeping everyone on FB informed and the volunteers and visitor have been the greatest sharing pictures with the family since all but her mom live in Illinois and are unable to make the unveiling to Carrie upon her return this Wednesday 2 Feb. From start to finish is a week, her home is there and then is torn down and 6days later (maybe even 5 - of working 24 hours a day) I believe the new one is up and done. I've watched this show before and have always loved it but this is the first time I have ever heard it being done for someone who wasn't handicapped or mentally challenged. Now I have missed seeing a lot of shows because when going from Direct TV to Cable (much better since no sunspots) and plus the cables are buried here this is a lot less distortion on tv.... anyhow, I lost track of where they were, the name of the show and when they were on when changing my services. Now I'll be watching it again.
I AM SO HAPPY FOR HER AND THE GIRLS!! Tons of articles all over the place too including big news papers & shows too!
On the run lots to do today much love will post before and after photos when I get them and when I can.
Love Diane
26 Jan 2011
Were has time gone, my goodness it is moving fast so far. Most of the snowbirds are back even Gordon & Nelda Stratz are back. Flo Norman had her last bingo last night as their house is sold and they are heading back north to be by the kids (I assume). The new couple are active in Bingo and very outgoing so I am sure they will be more involved in the park. But alas, they are snowbirds so only her part time. But hopefully more homes will sell.
I know the guys are really happy about a dart board we are looking into but there are a few hitches there such as where it goes, etc so no decisions will be made period until all the details can be worked out - where can it go, who will pay for it, voting and then playing around the clubhouse activities - say a designated time or after a designated time. These are all things to be considered prior to jumping in to it and then it all must be voted on too. So nothing will be done until or purchased until all the details are worked out first.
The ladies got a new card table and it is really nice, the old one will be sold at the Bazaar for whatever they can get for it. I wouldn't expect more than $5 or so since it isn't in that great of shape. But after all, it has aged somewhat but this one looks much better built and "not cheapish" looking (notice I said looking) like the original. Classy I could say. Okay I am on the run again, now after a phone call, hopefully it will be a semi-quiet day the past few day it felt like I was actually working with so much to accomplish that my stress level was really getting up there. Henceforth I will really try to not be boggled like this all at once at the last minute (health wise it is not good but did have minor problems which caused me to rest and quit for an hour or so).
Gotta run - hoped to have finished more, love Diane
I know the guys are really happy about a dart board we are looking into but there are a few hitches there such as where it goes, etc so no decisions will be made period until all the details can be worked out - where can it go, who will pay for it, voting and then playing around the clubhouse activities - say a designated time or after a designated time. These are all things to be considered prior to jumping in to it and then it all must be voted on too. So nothing will be done until or purchased until all the details are worked out first.
The ladies got a new card table and it is really nice, the old one will be sold at the Bazaar for whatever they can get for it. I wouldn't expect more than $5 or so since it isn't in that great of shape. But after all, it has aged somewhat but this one looks much better built and "not cheapish" looking (notice I said looking) like the original. Classy I could say. Okay I am on the run again, now after a phone call, hopefully it will be a semi-quiet day the past few day it felt like I was actually working with so much to accomplish that my stress level was really getting up there. Henceforth I will really try to not be boggled like this all at once at the last minute (health wise it is not good but did have minor problems which caused me to rest and quit for an hour or so).
Gotta run - hoped to have finished more, love Diane
14 Jan 2011
Well, it's still cold the news said by the weekend it should be warming up soon, since it's still 9:40am and about 46 degrees I am not sure if we will get close to 70 by Sunday or not.
Tomorrow the massage lady comes and Karen Taylor is doing facials all of this is naturally after coffee. There are about 10 people signed up and most are regulars and when a couple return from their cruise should be a little over half a day at the clubhouse for me.
Things here are quiet, the bathrooms look great, Pete put on a new door, painted the black sink legs white (a big improvement) and even got 2 new soap dispensers and the old one went into the kitchen. So it's shaping up. He even fixed the Bingo shade for me so it rolls up now. He is the greatest so far that we have had then again he is the only "real" maintenance man we have ever had who was a maintenance man. He weather stripped the side door by the card room to keep the cold air from seeping in (winter) and out (summer).
Nothing else new, Bingo was about 48 people and on the rise again soon. :)
Tomorrow the massage lady comes and Karen Taylor is doing facials all of this is naturally after coffee. There are about 10 people signed up and most are regulars and when a couple return from their cruise should be a little over half a day at the clubhouse for me.
Things here are quiet, the bathrooms look great, Pete put on a new door, painted the black sink legs white (a big improvement) and even got 2 new soap dispensers and the old one went into the kitchen. So it's shaping up. He even fixed the Bingo shade for me so it rolls up now. He is the greatest so far that we have had then again he is the only "real" maintenance man we have ever had who was a maintenance man. He weather stripped the side door by the card room to keep the cold air from seeping in (winter) and out (summer).
Nothing else new, Bingo was about 48 people and on the rise again soon. :)
12 Jan 2011
Well the pancake breakfast was great as usual, they added some left over ham from the Christmas Dinner and the rest of the meat will be used tomorrow night at Potluck along with the rolls.
Bev & Bernie Ullmer aren't here yet something about Bernie having an appointment (don't remember for what) but the way the doctors run you take your appointments when you can get them and work your life around those. But it should be soon, until then Bev is still playing Bingo up north. I happen to win $60 last night (2 games, no split). There were like 48 people I believe there, don't really remember.
Weldon and Roma Brown were at Bingo last night and the Norton's sold their house to Dave & Linda Jones who have rented in this park before. They too were at bingo last night; currently renting at K&Q this year since they couldn't find one in here to rent. They close sometime this month but also attend Potluck, and are active in the community. Jackie White (Benson) sold her house on Railway to Jim Greengrass who is an elderly single man.
The HOA workshop at FMO was good this time, much better than last. Learned a lot of worth while information about FL Statutes, FL Administrative Code, and more. Some of which is actually applicable and there wasn't such a harp on things that didn't really apply to us. A few but not alot and some curves that aren't going to really be great but we will see. As Lynn Page, Steve Lange and I attended therefore since the FL Statute 723 etc didn't arrive on time (ordered free) I will have to be sure to reorder for the HOA President (suitcase) to pass on along with the workbook. I will additionally have to relay the phone numbers for obtaining a free copy. But personally since the new regulations aren't available to June or July it's hard to know what the new rules are until then despite the fact they are voted and approved on usually in January of the same year. But since they are free I will order now and then later. (President suitcase and file cabinet). I will order as always my own personal copy or print it from the computer. But other than sharing anything I learned it was good. First will have to absorb it and talk to the others attending to compare my notes vs theirs. I won't be sharing anything learned until at least the next board meeting first.
Love Diane
Bev & Bernie Ullmer aren't here yet something about Bernie having an appointment (don't remember for what) but the way the doctors run you take your appointments when you can get them and work your life around those. But it should be soon, until then Bev is still playing Bingo up north. I happen to win $60 last night (2 games, no split). There were like 48 people I believe there, don't really remember.
Weldon and Roma Brown were at Bingo last night and the Norton's sold their house to Dave & Linda Jones who have rented in this park before. They too were at bingo last night; currently renting at K&Q this year since they couldn't find one in here to rent. They close sometime this month but also attend Potluck, and are active in the community. Jackie White (Benson) sold her house on Railway to Jim Greengrass who is an elderly single man.
The HOA workshop at FMO was good this time, much better than last. Learned a lot of worth while information about FL Statutes, FL Administrative Code, and more. Some of which is actually applicable and there wasn't such a harp on things that didn't really apply to us. A few but not alot and some curves that aren't going to really be great but we will see. As Lynn Page, Steve Lange and I attended therefore since the FL Statute 723 etc didn't arrive on time (ordered free) I will have to be sure to reorder for the HOA President (suitcase) to pass on along with the workbook. I will additionally have to relay the phone numbers for obtaining a free copy. But personally since the new regulations aren't available to June or July it's hard to know what the new rules are until then despite the fact they are voted and approved on usually in January of the same year. But since they are free I will order now and then later. (President suitcase and file cabinet). I will order as always my own personal copy or print it from the computer. But other than sharing anything I learned it was good. First will have to absorb it and talk to the others attending to compare my notes vs theirs. I won't be sharing anything learned until at least the next board meeting first.
Love Diane
3 Jan 2011 - Update
There have been several residents 5 I was told were in and out of the hospital with the flu during the past few weeks. I understand it did hit a few really hard and a couple not so horribly bad. I hope they are all feeling better by now. Ron & Lu are back from their vacation and Lu is still under the weather some, as they were both hit too with this.
Bingo use to have 1 male caller Louie, then along came Jerry McKeever, now we can add Gary Frank and Tom VanHoeven to the rotation. Wow are we lucky!! Thanks guys!!
Bingo has had it's ups and downs with the holidays and the flu season but hopefully attendance will improve now that the holidays are over. All the snowbirds who play aren't here yet plus the holidays a lot have taken on other obligations which I hope everyone has enjoyed.
27 Jan at 1pm I have a lady coming in to present information about if you end up in the hospital (lets say in FL) how can you get your child down here now or you back up north. Other parks have found this information very useful and have the company come in yearly for a presentation. I am doing it for the residents who may need and or want the service. If no-one shows up then I won't do it again (I surely don't need most of the stuff that is presented being a Veteran and eligible for services provided by them.) Additionally I consider myself lucky because when the time comes for these things a social worker from the VA can do alot of the leg work that unfortunately most people or their families have wonder through themselves.
Well, enjoy the newsletter - Love Diane
Bingo use to have 1 male caller Louie, then along came Jerry McKeever, now we can add Gary Frank and Tom VanHoeven to the rotation. Wow are we lucky!! Thanks guys!!
Bingo has had it's ups and downs with the holidays and the flu season but hopefully attendance will improve now that the holidays are over. All the snowbirds who play aren't here yet plus the holidays a lot have taken on other obligations which I hope everyone has enjoyed.
27 Jan at 1pm I have a lady coming in to present information about if you end up in the hospital (lets say in FL) how can you get your child down here now or you back up north. Other parks have found this information very useful and have the company come in yearly for a presentation. I am doing it for the residents who may need and or want the service. If no-one shows up then I won't do it again (I surely don't need most of the stuff that is presented being a Veteran and eligible for services provided by them.) Additionally I consider myself lucky because when the time comes for these things a social worker from the VA can do alot of the leg work that unfortunately most people or their families have wonder through themselves.
Well, enjoy the newsletter - Love Diane
3 Jan 2011 - Newsletter (minus personal addresses & phone numbers)
Any resident who has a computer can contact Karen Ide and have it emailed to them without omitions.
JANUARY 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
· Happy New Year – May this be a great year for all.
· REMEMBER NO MATTER HOW much or little time you volunteer – we appreciate you sharing your time and skills. All volunteers are always welcomed with open arms. THANK YOU!
· Christmas Potluck & New Years Eve Bash – thank you all. They were wonderful events!
· Snowbirds – Welcome back!
· Board Meeting–Thursday, Jan 6th at 9:00 AM and the HOA MEETING –Thursday, Jan 20th at 7:00 PM.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Officers for the coming year are: President is Diane Williams, Vice President is BK Back,
Treasurer is Steve Lange and Secretary is still the tape records (tapes kept for 7 years). Which means NO MINUTES POSTED.
Board Directors are Elaine Scott, Judy Wilcox and Jewel Barnett
POTLUCK—on Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by Doris Jackson and Gary and Melba Frank. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST --Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The cost is $3.00 per person for pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Syrup is available for both diabetics and non-diabetics at this annual social event.
SUNSHINE --GET WELL—cards was delivered to Geri Sasso, Gerry Stump, Anne Smith, Carol Urban and Elaine Scott. Gerri Sasso fell and fractured her shoulder, Gerry Stump fell and broke her wrist, Anne Smith fell and broke her foot and Carol Urban broke her arm.
WOMEN’S CLUB —the first Business Meeting of the New Year will be held January 12th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. All ladies in the park are invited to attend. Come and support our new president.
The Past Presidents luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 19th at 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. Please bring sandwiches, salads or desserts. Sign up sheet will be in the clubhouse. We will play Court Whist if enough ladies are interested after the luncheon. This is a very nice luncheon so please try to attend. Past Presidents are the hostesses.
Our Lakeland Junction Women’s Club does a lot of good in our community. Since our Bazaar in November we have donated $100.00 each to Lighthouse Ministries, Talbot House, Salvation Army and Newspaper With A Heart to help others in need. We, also, gave a Christmas gift to our two maintenance men who help us so much.
Thanks go out to Cathy and Tom VanHoeven and their committee for getting the cups and candles to each resident in the park. The park was beautiful all decorated up with our little lighted luminaries. This is a lot of work and we all appreciate it.
The family of Joe and Judy Elwell wish to invite their friends and neighbors to an open house at the Clubhouse, Friday, January 21st, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Light refreshments will be served. Your presence will be present enough.
BINGO —is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome provided they are older than 18 years of age.
CHAIR MASSAGES –are being scheduled for Saturday, January 15th beginning at 9:00 AM (after coffee) and on February 12th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times.
COFFEE —will be January 15th and January 29th. The program starts at 8:00 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Doris Jackson and Gary and Melba Frank. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for coffee, see any one of the hosts.
DIRECTORY —is being prepared for printing. Please contact BK Back with your new directory information or any changes ASAP to make the 2011 printing. Additionally if you wish to list your email address, you may do so. Provided email addresses are for your convenience so PLEASE DO NOT SEND humor or other such information to residents unless you have their prior approval.
EUCHRE —Monday evenings at 6:45 PM in the clubhouse. Come and join us for a night of fun. You don’t have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE —every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
FACIALS —30 minute for $15.00 are being scheduled on Saturday, January 15th and February 12th by Karen Taylor. If interested, please call Karen Taylor. Leave a message if necessary and all calls will be returned.
GAME DAY —is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP —will be January 1st. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as the young people use this for their money making project. They put in a lot of time and effort to pick up the papers so let’s try to support them.
PARKING —is not allowed on the streets overnight. Please do not block resident’s driveways or access to them. Please park in such a manner that does not prevent your neighbor from safely entering and exiting their driveways. Overflow and extra parking is available by the Clubhouse.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
JANUARY 2011
MESSAGE FROM HOMEOWNER PRESIDENT--
· Happy New Year – May this be a great year for all.
· REMEMBER NO MATTER HOW much or little time you volunteer – we appreciate you sharing your time and skills. All volunteers are always welcomed with open arms. THANK YOU!
· Christmas Potluck & New Years Eve Bash – thank you all. They were wonderful events!
· Snowbirds – Welcome back!
· Board Meeting–Thursday, Jan 6th at 9:00 AM and the HOA MEETING –Thursday, Jan 20th at 7:00 PM.
~~~~~~~~~~ Diane Williams, President, Homeowners Association~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Officers for the coming year are: President is Diane Williams, Vice President is BK Back,
Treasurer is Steve Lange and Secretary is still the tape records (tapes kept for 7 years). Which means NO MINUTES POSTED.
Board Directors are Elaine Scott, Judy Wilcox and Jewel Barnett
POTLUCK—on Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. It will be hosted by Doris Jackson and Gary and Melba Frank. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST --Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The cost is $3.00 per person for pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Syrup is available for both diabetics and non-diabetics at this annual social event.
SUNSHINE --GET WELL—cards was delivered to Geri Sasso, Gerry Stump, Anne Smith, Carol Urban and Elaine Scott. Gerri Sasso fell and fractured her shoulder, Gerry Stump fell and broke her wrist, Anne Smith fell and broke her foot and Carol Urban broke her arm.
WOMEN’S CLUB —the first Business Meeting of the New Year will be held January 12th at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. All ladies in the park are invited to attend. Come and support our new president.
The Past Presidents luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 19th at 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. Please bring sandwiches, salads or desserts. Sign up sheet will be in the clubhouse. We will play Court Whist if enough ladies are interested after the luncheon. This is a very nice luncheon so please try to attend. Past Presidents are the hostesses.
Our Lakeland Junction Women’s Club does a lot of good in our community. Since our Bazaar in November we have donated $100.00 each to Lighthouse Ministries, Talbot House, Salvation Army and Newspaper With A Heart to help others in need. We, also, gave a Christmas gift to our two maintenance men who help us so much.
Thanks go out to Cathy and Tom VanHoeven and their committee for getting the cups and candles to each resident in the park. The park was beautiful all decorated up with our little lighted luminaries. This is a lot of work and we all appreciate it.
The family of Joe and Judy Elwell wish to invite their friends and neighbors to an open house at the Clubhouse, Friday, January 21st, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Light refreshments will be served. Your presence will be present enough.
BINGO —is held on Tuesdays. Please be seated and ready to start by 6:30 PM. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome provided they are older than 18 years of age.
CHAIR MASSAGES –are being scheduled for Saturday, January 15th beginning at 9:00 AM (after coffee) and on February 12th beginning at 9:00 AM. The cost is $10 for a 15-minute massage. This is open to all residents, family and/or friends. If interested, please call Diane Williams to schedule your appointment times.
COFFEE —will be January 15th and January 29th. The program starts at 8:00 AM. Coffee will be hosted by Doris Jackson and Gary and Melba Frank. Remember to bring your own favorite coffee cup. If no one donates for the donuts, there is a $1.00 per person charge to cover the cost of the donuts and coffee. If you would like to donate for coffee, see any one of the hosts.
DIRECTORY —is being prepared for printing. Please contact BK Back with your new directory information or any changes ASAP to make the 2011 printing. Additionally if you wish to list your email address, you may do so. Provided email addresses are for your convenience so PLEASE DO NOT SEND humor or other such information to residents unless you have their prior approval.
EUCHRE —Monday evenings at 6:45 PM in the clubhouse. Come and join us for a night of fun. You don’t have to have a partner to play.
EXERCISE —every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse starting at 9:00 AM.
FACIALS —30 minute for $15.00 are being scheduled on Saturday, January 15th and February 12th by Karen Taylor. If interested, please call Karen Taylor. Leave a message if necessary and all calls will be returned.
GAME DAY —is Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. It’s a time to socialize and play games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Hope to see you there!
NEWSPAPER PICKUP —will be January 1st. Just put your newspapers and aluminum cans by the street before 9:00 AM and they will be picked up. Please recycle your newspapers in this way as the young people use this for their money making project. They put in a lot of time and effort to pick up the papers so let’s try to support them.
PARKING —is not allowed on the streets overnight. Please do not block resident’s driveways or access to them. Please park in such a manner that does not prevent your neighbor from safely entering and exiting their driveways. Overflow and extra parking is available by the Clubhouse.
QUILTING—is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the clubhouse. If interested call Dolores Williams for more details or stop by the clubhouse any Wednesday and check it out.
31 Dec -1 Jan 2011
Happy New Year one and all. Earlier this evening at the clubhouse we had the News Years Eve party. Was a handful of people there as usual but we all enjoyed ourselves. We played some games (a bean bag throw) along with a couple of door prizes and a party pot 50/50. Naturally the money wasn't much but the food and the company are always fantastic. Basically there is light music playing and if someone feels the urge to dance (whether alone or not) they do. Tonight was one of the few parties I made it entirely through. Usually my stomach acts up making me have to leave. So much for aging and IBS... but tonight I made it through. Enjoyed myself emensly and had a great time. Mostly it seems a few of the Floridian show up but mostly it seems to be a lot of the Snowbirds coming but no matter who comes or doesn't come, the snacks are great, the drinks shared (even tho we bring our own - unless it's just me doing all the tasting of the different kids of stuff.) Now mind you I don't drink so it's a baby sip and back to my water. Tonight it was a few tastes of different wine I really didn't prefer but I wanted a taste was invited to try more then I wanted (but settled for a sip). The music was oldies which every one loves and we basically have a great time. Another game we played is hot potato with a squishie thing (I don't want to call it a ball or a blob) and guess how much candy is in the container (naturally the winner won the candy).
I had thought of attending the the King & Queens party (sister park) from 9-12 Midnight which they are having a bank or something come in but I am not really in the mood. I know my friend Theressa would be going but I don't feel like it or I'd invite myself over since I met the people running the show a few days ago when they borrowed some of our tables. So I will be getting a call tomorrow sometime so they can bring them back since the guy (I got their names and numbers) are going out of town on the 2nd. Plus we keep a good re pore so in the future we can do it again.
Dick Haywald popped through looking for a newsletter before the party and warned me to keep my distance from him since he was recovering from being ill for the past 4 days. He looked like he should have still stayed in bed. But I know how 4 days sick is, you get tired of being locked in your home and figure a short walk to the mail box might make you feel better. I hope the fresh air helped him. Bob Koprin is still having problems with his TV as mom is still having problems I believe with her phone (Brighthouse) was out a couple of times and replaced a broken wire to Phylis Crawford's house since the three houses are connected to the same box they seem to be having different problems. I sure hope these are fixed soon for the all.
Won at our bingo in the second half, I called the first half and Tom Van Hoeven called the second half he did a great job. Mom as am I are getting a little tired of going to Sandpipper and always loosing... so we have been thinking about maybe a change and go to the Legion on Monday nights and try it out. But I understand they allow smoking and drinking at the legion while playing bingo - but that just means I have to insure I have my inhaler with me (in case the smoking bothers me but hey, that's life).
My daughter Michelle has been in labor for a few days she is not 32 weeks yet and has shorts to stop both labor and speed the baby's lungs development or something like like that. She said the doctor said she would deliver within the next few weeks (a high risk pregnancy) and if she can make it 2 1/2 weeks she can have the baby. Until then when the contractions get 5 min apart she is to go to the hospital and get a shot to stop them and they pray that will keep her from delivering until the baby hits 32 weeks. Her last baby was also a high risk pregnancy and she had delivery problems big time. So please if you are reading this add her to your prayers.
My sister Laura is doing better but also could still use some prayers as could I as always (since prayers could never hurt).
Mom and Dad got a new car which I don't like too well but alas, I don't drive and beggars can't be choosy. It's a shame mom doesn't like it too well and it is hard for her to get out of. But last I head she was still checking out options about trading it for another but I have no clue as to their plans or intentions at this point. I do know they have put plates on the Van (which wasn't sold) and is parked at my house. Naturally I don't have a key but at least my house looks lived in now instead of empty with a car in the driveway. Speaking of occupied some dang animal is walking through my flower bed and has litterly squashed in half and pieces 2 of plants. Can't think of what they are at the moment if that isn't the strangest. Well the news letter comes out tomorrow so I will add more if anything then.
As always thanks for the prayers - Love Diane
I had thought of attending the the King & Queens party (sister park) from 9-12 Midnight which they are having a bank or something come in but I am not really in the mood. I know my friend Theressa would be going but I don't feel like it or I'd invite myself over since I met the people running the show a few days ago when they borrowed some of our tables. So I will be getting a call tomorrow sometime so they can bring them back since the guy (I got their names and numbers) are going out of town on the 2nd. Plus we keep a good re pore so in the future we can do it again.
Dick Haywald popped through looking for a newsletter before the party and warned me to keep my distance from him since he was recovering from being ill for the past 4 days. He looked like he should have still stayed in bed. But I know how 4 days sick is, you get tired of being locked in your home and figure a short walk to the mail box might make you feel better. I hope the fresh air helped him. Bob Koprin is still having problems with his TV as mom is still having problems I believe with her phone (Brighthouse) was out a couple of times and replaced a broken wire to Phylis Crawford's house since the three houses are connected to the same box they seem to be having different problems. I sure hope these are fixed soon for the all.
Won at our bingo in the second half, I called the first half and Tom Van Hoeven called the second half he did a great job. Mom as am I are getting a little tired of going to Sandpipper and always loosing... so we have been thinking about maybe a change and go to the Legion on Monday nights and try it out. But I understand they allow smoking and drinking at the legion while playing bingo - but that just means I have to insure I have my inhaler with me (in case the smoking bothers me but hey, that's life).
My daughter Michelle has been in labor for a few days she is not 32 weeks yet and has shorts to stop both labor and speed the baby's lungs development or something like like that. She said the doctor said she would deliver within the next few weeks (a high risk pregnancy) and if she can make it 2 1/2 weeks she can have the baby. Until then when the contractions get 5 min apart she is to go to the hospital and get a shot to stop them and they pray that will keep her from delivering until the baby hits 32 weeks. Her last baby was also a high risk pregnancy and she had delivery problems big time. So please if you are reading this add her to your prayers.
My sister Laura is doing better but also could still use some prayers as could I as always (since prayers could never hurt).
Mom and Dad got a new car which I don't like too well but alas, I don't drive and beggars can't be choosy. It's a shame mom doesn't like it too well and it is hard for her to get out of. But last I head she was still checking out options about trading it for another but I have no clue as to their plans or intentions at this point. I do know they have put plates on the Van (which wasn't sold) and is parked at my house. Naturally I don't have a key but at least my house looks lived in now instead of empty with a car in the driveway. Speaking of occupied some dang animal is walking through my flower bed and has litterly squashed in half and pieces 2 of plants. Can't think of what they are at the moment if that isn't the strangest. Well the news letter comes out tomorrow so I will add more if anything then.
As always thanks for the prayers - Love Diane
26 December 2010
Got this from a friend and and I loved it so I figured I would share it with you.....
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ..... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think.. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
Love Diane
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ..... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think.. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
Love Diane