The Gator Gazette. Potluck Friday February 1. The Official Newsletter of Country Lakes Village Residents Club, Inc. FEBRUARY, 2019

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1 The Gator Gazette The Official Newsletter of Country Lakes Village Residents Club, Inc. FEBRUARY, 2019 CLV Website: A Fun Evening With Spittin Image If you missed this one, you missed a great entertaining evening. The clubhouse was almost filled to capacity as the twins took the stage. The music, the jokes and the skits with audience members kept everyone entertained. Spittin Image, Blain and Brian, are shown with Betty Neal, who surprised the two with her quick wit and her singing of all the verses to You Are My Sunshine. More photos, Page 10 Potluck Friday February 1 Collection for SE Guide Dogs will be Taken This is an annual project and those attending are asked to Please be generous. This organization provides Guide and Service Dogs to those in need, free of charge. See Pages 4 & 10 for more on this project. Spreading the Giving Spirit CLV continued its Giving Spirit Christmas Eve 2018 when hams, yams, green beans, rolls, butter and cookies were delivered to both the Salvation Army and Our Daily Bread. Shown are Fr. Walter Heinz, left, who co-chairs the project with Harry Davis (not pictured); CLV resident Fred Ackerman and two Salvation Army employees. FEBRUARY IMPORTANT MEETINGS CO-OP 10 a.m. Co-op Input & Board Meeting Monday, February 18, 2019 CLVII Clubhouse (Must be a shareholder to attend meetings) Homeowners Association (H.O.A.) 7 p.m. General Meeting Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Residents Club 6 p.m. Residents Club Meeting (note time) Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Deputy Mays, Manataee County Sheriff s Office, will present info on Safety and answering questions.

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3 Manager s Corner by Nancy Davis Office: Community Related Emergency After Hours Hope everyone is having a good winter. Just a few reminders. The community rules and regulations state the following: Again I need to stress how important it is not to dispose of personal hygiene products, diapers, or any plastic products down the toilet. We had to have the lift station in CLVI worked on because blue plastic bags were found. This could lead to a very expensive repair. Everything that is flushed down the toilet has to go through the pumps in the lift station. Dogs and Cats must be kept inside the mobile home except when taken outdoors on a leash for reasonable outdoor exercise periods. Dogs and Cats may not be allowed to run loose outdoors. In no event are they to be permitted to trespass on another resident s property. Please, be considerate of your neighbors. There will be absolutely no feeding of wild, stray, or non-domesticated animals in the park. There will also be no food put in the lakes of the communities at any time. Local ordinances and State laws prohibit the feeding of alligators due to safety and environmental reasons. Violations of this rule will be considered non-compliance under the statutes and subject to all provisions of F.S. 719/723. Automobiles of residents or guests are not to be habitually parked in the street or on the lawns. No overnight street parking or parking at the clubhouses is allowed. Parking spaces at the clubhouses cannot accommodate overflow parking from homes. Please be considerate of your neighbors: Remember quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This includes usage of power tools and lawn equipment. Please do not take out your trash, yard waste or recycle before 4 p.m. the night before pick up. If you haven t turned in your 2019 census form yet, please do so; all residents are required to complete an annual census form. If you lost your form you can pick one up in the office. For any community related emergency after business hours please call Thank you for your cooperation regarding these and all community rules. CLV Shrimp Boil Sat., Feb. 9, 2019 Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Due to liability, this is a BYOB event $13 per Person. Reserved seating ONLY The menu: ALL the SHRIMP you can eat, baked potato, scalloped corn, cole slaw, bread and butter and ice cream We will have 50/50 drawings and are in hopes of selling 200 books of tickets (15 tickets for $10). Drawings will feature: 3/$100, 6/$50 and 16/$25 prizes (modified if less books are sold). Door prizes will be 2 drawings for 2 tickets to next year s Boil. Tickets are on sale NOW. There may be limited tickets available. 3

4 CLV Homeowners Association (HOA) A Note from Acting HOA President: Les Grey FEBRUARY, 2019 To All Leaseholder/Homeowners: As your Acting President, I would like to address some facts regarding the current situation with our Homeowner s Membership in HOA. If you own your home but not the land, you are a Homeowner/ Leaseholder. Our membership is at an all-time low. We currently have 37 HOA Household Members. Our minimum expenses for bonding, insurance and office expenses is more than $700 a year, which means we need at least 70+ household members of the HOA just to break even. The yearly membership for the HOA is $10 which runs from January thru December and as a Leaseholder/Homeowner we need your participation. The HOA is the only voice we have to represent the Leaseholder/Homeowner. 1/4 page We need everyone on board as we deal with issues such as upgrades to the park (this park is 30+ years old), rent increases, maintenance of yards as well as common areas, etc. We have limited finances when it comes to negotiations with the owners so every member is important to provide enough resources to hire an attorney if needed. We, as Leaseholder/Homeowners, will be negotiating our future rents in the fall of this year. Please participate by joining the HOA and attending the monthly Wednesday meetings. We only have approximately 5 meetings per year. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m., coffee at 6:30 p.m. 1st Friday of Each Month By Mark Johnson, Chair Starting in November of last year, we have completed three wonderful Friday night Potluck dinners. The food has been great and the desserts were delicious. Our upcoming potluck on Friday, February 1, will be a fundraiser for the Southeastern Guide Dog organization that we have supported for so many years. As you know this was, and is, Harry Davis' favorite charity. Betty Henry and Barb Clymer are hosting this fundraiser. If you have donated in the past, this is your chance to do so again. I would like to have our potluck in April (April 5) to be based on your ancestry. Please bring a dish that represents your family history. This should be a great time. Thank you for all you do and the food you bring. from your kitchen to ours, Mark Johnson 4

5 From the Country Lakes Village Residents Club Fr. Walter Heinz, President Cell: The new year began with a lot of activity here at CLV. We postponed our January meeting a week so as to not interfere with the New Year activities and also to allow our membership that had gone north for the holidays to return and be present for the election of officers meeting on January 9. Our AED instructions are now posted in the clubhouse beside the defiibrillator. Our new Smart TV has been installed. Thank you, Cheryl and Rick! Several important presentations are scheduled: Deputy Mays will be on hand before the next general meeting, February 6; EMTs will be available for information and to answer questions at the February 9 coffee hour. Jennettie Lierman has volunteered to head the March 9 Craft Show. Thank you, Jennettie! Thank You to Chuck and Sue Eckert for work in updating the library. Two new chairs will be purchased with further updates to be made. Upcoming events include the Shrimp Boil, chaired by Duane Ely. Doris Rorabacher and Tony Yonak are selling raffle tickets for the event. Susie and Tony Yonak are chairng the March 1 Street Party with music by Bobby Remp. This is a free event sponsored by the Residents Club. Cathy Kasch will proceed with her idea to document the pet population of CLV so any lost animals can be identified. A big hank you to Doug of Ellenton Roofing who has donated a 50 inch TV to be raffled at the Community Sale. Welcome to our new officers. They are: President, Cheryl Koepke; Vice-President, Mary Kay Relich; Secretary, Martha Ackerman; Treasurer, Dee Jesse; Historian, Sue Eckert; Directors: Barb Clymer, Juanita Centanni, Betty Henry and Dr. Walter Heinz. AMS WC INC. Family Owned & Operated Since 1977 NOW Serving You From Largo, FL! Call Today! SERVING: Manatee Pinellas Pasco Hillsborough Hernando 1/2 page The Very Best In: Window Replacement, Aluminum Roofovers, & Enclosures FREE E-Max Plus Window Replacements Built for Florida s Climate Aluminum Roofovers Energy Star Compliant 10 % Discount Glass & Acrylic Enclosures Turn your screen room into a livable lanai Our new energy efficient windows installed by AMS are beautiful. Everything from start to finish was great. C. Wallace Pinellas County This is simply the best roof over system available. We love our new roof. Thanks you and your staff. J. Howard Pinellas County My husband and I now spend most of our time in our lovely lanai. No more rain or dirt. The workmanship is fabulous. M. Lowery Tampa We also Specialize in Vinyl Siding Carports Sheds Screen Rooms FREE ESTIMATES Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Serving your community for over 35 years. Great Price Great Products Great Workmanship Your neighbors have used us. How About You? Visit and view our informative video FL State Certified Licensed & Insured General Contractor CG Roofing Contractor CC C % FINANCING AVAILABLE (with approved credit) SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY CALLING US TODAY TO GET YOUR PROJECT STARTED! 5

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7 Friday, March 1 CLV Clubhouse Come, Join the Fun! 2-4 p.m.: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips BYOB & Lawn Chair 4-7 p.m.: Street Dance with Music by: Bobby Remp ~Corn Hole Contest~ It s FREE Sign Up Sheet Posted Sponsored by CLV Residents Club Safety Information to Be Presented Mark your calendar and don t forget to attend the February 6, 6 p.m. (note the time change), Residents Club Meeting. Deputy Mays from the Manatee County Sheriff s Office will give a presentation and answer questions on keeping our little community safe. The regular meeting will begin at approximately 7 p.m. 1/4 page ad You Don t Want to Miss This One! Valentine s Dance Friday, February 15 7 to 10 p.m. Dancing with The Royz Band Tickets: $8 per person BYOB and Snacks Chairing the Event: Barbara Sheeley, 616 Seagrape, Rita Secord, 603 Seagrape Tickets also available at Saturday Morning Coffee 7

8 COUNTRY LAKES CO-OP NEWS & NOTES FEBRUARY, 2019 by President, Sharon Benedict Board: Don Burchell, vice-president; John Johnson, treasurer; Sue Dibble, secretary; Duane Ely, Ken Gravitt, Cheryl Koepke, Sue Eckert and Chet Syiud, directors. The New Year is off to a chilly start. Some residents love it, some, not so much. The Co-Op Board is working on identifying projects that need to be done in our communities. Two that are already planned is the resurfacing of the pool and new fencing in the pool area at CLVI and the air-conditioning project for CLVII clubhouse. The local papers had an article this week stating the Coyote population has increased in the Palmetto area. While Coyotes will usually never bother adults, they will prey on small dogs and cats. They recommend residents do not put out food for dogs or cats and leave it outside as this will attract them. One of our rules is: There will be absolutely no feeding of wild, stray or 1/4 page Published by: For advertising information please call non-domesticated animals in the park. There will be no food put in the lakes of the communities at any time. Local ordinances and State laws prohibit the feeding of alligators due to safety and environmental reasons. Violations of this rule will be considered non-compliance under the statues and subject to all provisions of F.S. 719/723. The office receives many phone calls from residents stating one of the gators is acting aggressively. It could be that a gator is use to getting food from residents and is not really aggressive, but is going toward someone hoping to get more food. Once a resident reports a gator as aggressive, we are obligated to have them removed. The gators play an important part of the circle of life in maintaining a good balance in the control of too many fish, and way too many Muscovy Ducks. So please, DON T FEED THE ANIMALS. Well, while I m on rules, here are few others that need to be heeded: Dogs -Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, unless they are inside the dog parks. Cats - Cats must be kept inside. If taken outside they must be kept on a leash. No cat may be allowed to run loose outdoors. Automobiles - Automobiles of residents or guests are not to be habitually parked in the street or on the lawns and NO overnight parking is allowed. If you re wondering why I chose these rules to remind everyone, it s because calls have been received at the office from residents stating other residents have been violating them. Let s all work together to make our communities a welcoming place for all of us to live. Newsletter Deadline: 15th of Each Month 8

9 SUNSHINE REPORT Jennettie Lierman Obituaries: Dave Defrates passed away on January 8, Dave and Joy Mogg have rented here quite a few years, most recently at 804 Banyon. Dave loved meeting new people. He played shuffleboard and was an avid collector of Coleman products. Cards can be sent to Joy at 430 Cochran, Charlotte, MI Former resident Sig Peterson passed away in January. I understand she was the life of a party in our community. Bev Smith dedicated the song Fireball to her at our Winter Dance. I have no address for cards at this time. Raymond Schmidt also passed away in January. He lived at Lot 605. I have no address available for cards. How 1/4 page it works: 1 Patronize the advertisers 2 3 in this month s newsletter Mail it back to us at: Community Media 220 Bahama Street Venice, FL In Cash Prizes Available Monthly 4 Ask the business for your Community Cash ticket OR a copy of your receipt & clip this ad Every month we draw new tickets for CASH PRIZES and mail winners a check! Every Month is a New Chance to Win! 1 drawing for $ drawings for $10 Winner Vendor Karen Cook... $ Custom Cooling & Heating Inc. Beverly Parkinson... $10... Dental Walk in Clinic Russell Sapia... $10... Imperial Electric Service Harriette Reimer... $10... Debbie's Salon Marcia Fay... $10... Jones & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Portlandf Smith... $10... Bill The Carpet Guy John Leeh... $10... Doll Brothers Carpet Cleaners Lois Wysokowski... $10... Haseney Electrical Services, Inc Dolores Dwelis... $10... Air Masters of Pinellas, Inc. Richard Proctor... $10... Royal Enterprises Bobbie Faulkner... $10... Heller's Mobile Home Washing Drawing Date - 1/11/19 Limit one ticket per advertiser s service per quarter( 3 month period) Customer must have paid for advertiser's service to play Contest void where prohibited by law Checks will be mailed within 60 days of drawing date Questions?: info@4communitymedia.com or Doug Lavalee, passed away on December 16. Brenda and Doug were married in our Clubhouse. Doug received a clean bill of health before Brenda and he traveled to Cuba. A week later Doug died of a massive heart attack in Cuba. I do not have an address for cards. Dave Bachman, Lot 811, passed on Sunday, November 25. Please keep Lois and their family in your prayers. Obituary: A Memorial Service for Dave was held in our Clubhouse on January 15, Well Wishes: Pat Davis, 5231 E. Neitzel Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158; Dick & Shirley Delboccio, 4238 Stream Bank Lane, Hilliard, OH 43026; Ken & Sharon Fleming, 597 Laurier Dr, Windsor, ONTARIO, CANADA; Janet & Martha Love, Lot 337, north address not in directory; Meadow Lane Assisted Living, 150 Meadow Lane, Attn: Lea Meinhold, Bad Axe, MI 48413; Garnet Ridenour, 310 Wall St, Cairo, OH 45820; Terry Sagraves (son, Betty), 206 Heerleen, Ellenton, FL 34222; Sandy Tucker, 624 US Rt 130, Burlington, NJ If mailing your well wishes to residents in the park please use: 5700 Bayshore Rd, Palmetto, FL along with their name and lot number. You can also use the No Postage Needed, across the hallway from the bulletin board for your well wishes. Please address with name and lot number. Drop in the slot by their last name. Patrick Doherty, Lot 304; Ed Gough, Lot 300; Greg Kasch and Betty Neal, Lot 552; Marilyn Measday & Kathleen Dickey, Lot 542; Joanie Obendorfer, Lot 533; Don Renaldo, Lot 316; Sandy Tucker, Lot 527; Carol Wagstaff, Lot 201. Remember to hug your Care-Giver. They love you. Join Us for Coffee and Donuts Each Saturday, 8 a.m. in the Clubhouse 9 9

10 Spittin Image, from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 For many years CLV has donated to the Southeastern Guide Dog organization. Resident Harry Davis has always been a staunch supporter of the work this organization does and it operates strictly by donations like ours. While delivering last year s donation, several of our residents were amazed as they received a tour of the facility, located here in Palmetto. These dogs are bred for the purpose of becoming Guide or Service dogs. The organization s website tells the story: People with vision loss are young and old, students and professionals, parents and grandparents, husbands and wives, sons and daughters. Some have been blind all their lives; others lose vision unexpectedly, suddenly, and the losses quickly magnify. Loss of vision creates loss of driving, loss of jobs, loss of freedom. Their world can be a very dark place. Spittin Image skit having fun with, from left: Bob Ranallo, Fr. Walter Heinz and Barry Arnold. Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are active duty and retired, men and women, young and old, from all walks of life. The unseen scars of military trauma create losses that quickly magnify. Reclusiveness, depression, anxiety, flashbacks, and hypervigilance become daily battles. Their world, too, can be a very dark place. And then they meet our dogs, extraordinary guide dogs and service dogs that transform their world with stunning skills and boundless affection. Our graduates walk out the door to freedom, heads high, shoulders back, confidence soaring. Possibilities multiply and independent travel becomes the new normal. A new best friend offers a steady source of unconditional love. A dog never has a bad day, offering warm hugs, boundless positivity, and skills on command that make a remarkable difference. Please Be Generous! Judy MacInness, Kate Johnson and Gayle Bouchard play along as the Blain and Brian sing Ride, Sally, Ride during the January 11 performance. Below, Joanie Obendorfer gets in on the fun with the guys. 10

11 Mike s Walking Count By Mike Lierman Borders around plants and trees: 214 stone, 10 plastic and 5 wood, 22 houses with bird baths, 7 homes with lighthouses, 3 houses with wishing wells, 2 homes with water pumps and 1 house with concrete lion on pillar. 16 houses for sale. The day after Christmas sales, I purchased three more star showers for my collection. I now have five star showers for next year s display. Get Important Information! Attend 8 a.m. Coffee Hour Saturday, February 9 Presentation by Manatee County Emergency Medical Services Come and meet some of our dedicated EMS Personnel who will relay important medical awareness information. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of these trained professionals. This is a free community event by the MCEMS. 1/4 page ad Idea to Identify Lost Pets An avid animal lover, Cathy Kasch brought this idea to the CLV Residents Club recently. She will be working on a booklet which will contain the photos and descriptions of pets living in CLV. If a pet is found and the owner not known, the person finding the pet can check in this booklet, which will be available in the library, to find the owner. Cathy invites pet owners to send photos and the description of their pets to be added to the booklet. cathykasch3@gmail.com or you can drop the photo and info to her at: 552 Kapok. Great idea, Cathy! MOBILE HOME DEPOT Your Mobile Home Parts Warehouse! DOORS A/C UNITS Low-E WINDOWS ALUMINUM PRODUCTS RV ACCESSORIES SCREEN ROOMS Single HURRICANE ad PANELS 54 x 27 TUBS/SHOWERS A/C Installs! LIC #: CAC Palmetto: 1250 B US Hwy 301 N (941)

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14 December Ladies Luncheon Tid Bits by Juanita Centanni February is always recognized as the Love Month, with Valentine's Day. Appreciation from all of the chocolate lovers to Milton Hershey, the Chocolate King, Philanthropist; and, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company in Hershey, PA for all of those different and heart design's chocolates. Valentine's day is a special day for lovers, couples, mother, brother, sister, father, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend and kids. February is also American Heart Month, a federally designated event, an ideal time to remind us to focus on our hearts. We all know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2, 2019 Wear red to raise awareness to cardiovascular disease. The biggest part of living healthy comes down to simply making healthy choices. While you can t change things like age and family history, the good news is that even modest changes to our diets and lifestyle can improve our heart health and lower the risk of having to call 911. Listed are a few healthy snacks: Pineapple + Cashews + Cottage Cheese + Toast = Fruit Toast Sliced American Cheese + Package of Crescent Rolls = Grilled Cheese Bites Bananas + Wheat Tortillas + Peanut Butter = Banana Dog Bites Jalapeños + Scallion Cream Cheese + Bacon = Jalapeño Poppers Greek Yogurt + Peanut Butter + Honey + Vanilla Extract + Chocolate Chips = Gooey Cookie Dough. Broccoli Florets + Garlic Hummus = Creamy Garlic Broccoli Shredded Coconut + Condensed Milk + Vanilla = Coconut Macaroons Tomato + Feta Cheese + Crispbread = Pizza-Inspired Flatbread Sunday, February 15, 2019, 7-10 p.m. Valentine Dance w/ Royz Band Friday, March 1, 2019, 4-7 p.m. Street Dance w/ Bobby Remp Sunday, March 17, 2019, 7-10 p.m. St. Patrick s Dance w/george Durham & Co. Sunday, March 24, 2019, 7-8:30 p.m. Suncoast Mummers Saturday, April 6, 2019, 7-10 p.m. Spring Fling w/bobby Remp Cathy Kasch will host the April 6 Spring Fling so the dance will go on! Sue Eckert and Debi Burns want to thank everyone who volunteered to host a dance or show this season. Thank you very much! 1/4 page Let Us Entertain You! Entertainment Schedule Moving is the best medicine. Keeping active and losing weight are just two of the ways that you can fight osteoarthritis pain. In fact, for every pound you lose, that s four pounds less pressure on each knee. For information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org. 14

15 December Bulletin Board Winner Barbara Clymer identified the two items that did not belong on the December bulletin board, a beach ball and a seahorse. She will enjoy a free coffee and donut. With the help of her mother, Betty Neal, Cathy Kasch, left, designs the beautiful boards each month. When: Last Tuesday of each month Where: AMC Bradenton 20 (f/k/a Carmike Royal Palm 20) rd Avenue E, Bradenton Sign up at AMC to pay $5 for movie Another $5 for popcorn and drink Who: Everyone is invited Meet: Clubhouse to carpool Time: TBA Leave: TBA Questions: Jennettie 618/ I will post the movie titles and times in the Clubhouse the week before the last Tuesday of the month. COMMUNITY 1/2 page ROOFING OF FLORIDA, INC. "Proudly Serving Your Community" 100% Maintenance Free Roofs! We Do All Roof Overs, Roof Coatings Roof Repairs & Inspections on all Manufactured Homes Free Estimates Lic# CCC facebook 5 Star Rated Lifetime Warranty on Labor & Materials! A+ Rated 10% OFF 15

16 with Larry and Bev Smith or Important Informational Meeting 2020 Cruises and Trips Information Meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Presentation by Valerie Gill of Gem Travel. Travel Opportunities Feb. 12, 2019 EDISON and FORD MUSEUM Tour the Estates of 2 Famous Inventors in Ft. Myers with Lunch [limited space]. Feb , 2019 COSTA RICA. Explore rainforests, volcanoes, plantations and much more. [limited space,call ASAP] March 5, 2019 TAMPA FLORIDA AQUARIUM and DOLPHIN DAY CRUISE. Lunch at the Famous Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City [limited space] April 11-22, 2019 DANUBE EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE. One of the Most Romantic River Journey of Discovering Old Europe For more information, check the Travel Board in your Clubhouse. For any questions or if you want to sign up for any of these travel opportunities, please call Larry and Bev Smith, , bsmith390@tampabay.rr.com Travel Arrangements by: Valerie Gill at Gem Travel or Christmas Golf Cart Parade 2018 BINGO CLVII Thursdays All Year DOORS OPEN AND SALES START AT 5:00 P.M. SALES STOP AT 6:15 P.M. GAME STARTS AT 6:30 P.M. 16

17 HOA/Co-Op Informational Meeting Minutes HOA and Co-Op Informational Meeting Minutes of January 15 th In Attendance: Representing the CLVI HOA: Les Gray, Acting President and Mark Johnson, Board Member; Representing the CLV II HOA: Reese Rickards, Vice President and Vince Boris, Board Member; Representing the Co-Op: Sharon Benedict, President and Don Burchell, Vice President; Representing Newby Management: John Hall, Regional Manager and Nancy Davis, Community Manager John Hall began by explaining the purpose and intent of the meetings to keep open communications between the Co-Op and the HOA. Les opened discussion around complaints he has been receiving of trees hanging over and too close to resident s roofs. This prompted a discussion of the tree policy and Sharon instructed them to please encourage residents to review the policy manuals located in each library and to please put in a written request for attention at the office if they have a tree concern that they would like evaluated. Reese then asked about Norfolk Pines and we discussed that no more were permitted to be planted and again referred to the tree policy. Discussion continued around the fact that damage caused to a home by a tree is the responsibility of the affected homeowner to remedy through their homeowners insurance and considered an Act of God in the State of Florida. The differences between decorative trees and trees established with the community development was discussed. Reese asked what year the parks were built. John and Nancy responded that Country Lakes I was built around 1983 and Country Lakes II was built around 1985 to Les asked about the possibility of having the RV gate of CLV I open during the carport sale. Nancy replied that would not be possible due to the style of gate it is and others agreed it would not be beneficial. Les asked John about his statement from the last meeting that the rate of increase to the Leaseholders would be 2%-3%. John replied that he never stated that and has always stated it would be a market based increase once the data from the market study is available and reviewed by Newby Management and the Co-Op Board in the Spring. Mark stated that he had been discussing the issue with some HOA members and they feel anything around the rate of CPI would be acceptable to them. Les asked if the rate is discussed and voted on by the Board. John and Nancy explained that the meeting progress is discussed with the Board throughout the process and the final contract is reviewed and approved by the Board. John asked what issues needed to be addressed currently. A brief discussion of a gate off of US41 at the entrance of CLV II was discussed. It has been looked at in the past and it was determined it would not be possible due to the lack of ingress required to stack the proper amount of cars awaiting access to the community at the gate. Lawn maintenance was briefly discussed. Mark stated the sauna heater and jets in CLV I don t seem to be working properly. Nancy stated that parts were on order to address the issue. Nancy said a new heater was recently purchased for the pool in CLV II and that the solar panels are up and running again. Les brought up the issue of speeding cars and golf carts. A brief discussion of speed bumps was had and most in the room felt they were a nuisance and hazard to bicyclists and the homeowners. It was stated that most of the complaints are regarding FEDEX and UPS delivery drivers. Nancy asked that residents make note of the date and time the speeding is observed and report it to the office so she can report them and follow up with their supervision. Les asked if employees were working on freelance jobs during business hours. Nancy stated that they should not be and that their shift normally end at 3:30 and they are free to work at individual residences using their own tools after that. Les and Reese had a brief discussion of By-Law revisions within the HOA s. There was a discussion of lead sources for home sales and real property versus land lease. Mark mentioned a Canadian type of Craigslist as being successful for many sellers. Discussion moved to alligators and it was felt by those in the room that most of the recent removals were unwarranted. Only alligators that are aggressive or approach humans should be reported and removed. Nancy stated that 4 people had called and complained so she had to call and report for the animal to be removed. Respectfully Submitted by John Hall 17

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20 Celebrating Christmas Eve 2018 To have a great event, you need great help. Those making the Christmas Eve luncheon a success were, from left, Bill Rank, Roger and Marian Stockwell, Steve Littleton (chair), Dee Jesse, Pat Nadeau, Donna Corcoran and Barb Clymer. As you can see from the photo above, those attending supplied a lot of tasty dishes. 20

21 2019 Ohio Dinner Mark Your Calendar Wednesday, March 13 Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar th St. Ct. E, Bradenton This Ohio get-together is an annual event. Guests of other states are welcome even those from Michigan. Happy Hour Prices Door Prizes For more info, call Bill Rank, Our Staff Editor/Website: Martha Ackerman (Cell) (H) CLV Website Address: FB Page: fb.me/countrylakesvillage Calendars: Cheryl Koepke Distribution: Dona Turgeon , Sunshine Report: Jennettie Lierman or Proofreader: Jennettie Lierman Photographer: Martha Ackerman Delivery Personnel: Donna Houze, Harry or Sue Schieferstein, Steve Littleton, Carolyn Bost, Les McCain, Jack Willis, Elayn Leopold, Judy Lockwood, Duane George, Barbara Gough, Eileen Vasquez, Mike Lierman, Lynn Turgeon and Dona Turgeon. 21

22 Thank you, gals. January's Ladies' Luncheon was hosted by Cheryl Ely and Sharon Kapral at Demitrios and was well attended (about 35 gals). The food was as Dora says DELICIOUSIO" February Luncheon is at the Tera Cia Clubhouse off Highway 41 going South just past Holy Cross Church, first street to right. Hosted by Sandy Kessell, our new Luncheon Chair for It is a VALENTINES luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. on February 14, so wear red! There will be a prize for the person wearing the most red items. (All must be revealed!) Hosts are needed for coming months, please phone Sandy Strawberry Ice Cream Social Wednesday, February 20 CLV Clubhouse at 1 p.m. Hosted by Newby Management Sign Up Sheet on Bulletin February Sudoku 1/2 page 22

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