Volume 10 Number 8 Heron Cay Newsletter August 2020

__________________________________________________________________________________ President: Elsie Quintero Secretary: Gwen Ripp 1st Vice President: Felix Inglis Treasurer: Liz Rich 2nd Vice President: Matt Cresta Director: Karen Cole

__________________________________________________________________________ FROM YOUR BOARD

The Board Of Directors met on July 7th at 10 am in the auditorium. Listed below are the updates from ELS on Capital Expense projects and other issues the Board needed information on:

1 – Further openings – Pool hours extend to 8:00 pm weekdays and 5:30 pm weekends

2 – Deferred lot rent increases – Increases will go back to anniversary dates

3 – Street lights – FPL will replace all existing with LED lights and maintain them--FPL will be installing 8 new lights

Board reported parking lot and pool lights often out. Complete Electric called out to repair. 4 – Street paving – ELS will seek an approved vendor to undertake repaving the streets

in all five of the area ELS parks. Countryside manager in charge of this project initially. 5 – Fencing at 12th entry – Contractor has permit to extend 500 feet

Removal of existing trees and shrubs may affect approved budget 6 – 12th entry gate operation – New motor needed to be purchased as funds available. New entry system for both entries, plus cameras, awaits approval of contractor

7 – Late fee amendment – Due date remains 10th of month 8 – Changes required by Chapter 723 – Copy of law given to Diane for review

Note deletion of 723.059(5) re: terms and conditions of initial prospectus 9 – Age of second resident – Legal has request to amend prospectus 10 – Repair gutters – need to call vendor 11 – Flooding – pictures of sites sent to Charlene 12 – River rock at clubhouse – vendor needs to update insurance 13 – Repairs to sound system – need to contact audio person

Please remember that complaining on NextDoor is not how to get action from ELS. Please follow procedures outlined in the July Newsletter. Remember, we are now in hurricane season, it's time to replace all supplies.

Submitted by Elsie Quintero REMINDER For those of you who are Florida residents, mark your calendar! Primary elections are scheduled for August 18th with early voting August 8th to the 15th. Why be concerned? There are several decision-making positions which can affect the quality of life here. Of special note are US House of Representatives, Florida Senate and House, Sheriff, and County Commissioners. Other offices include tax collector, circuit court judge, school board, and positions on hospital, soil and water, and mosquito control districts. In some instances, winning the primary amounts to election to that office. Check out the background and qualifications of each of the candidates to be able to make wise and informed choices. Consider carefully as each vote is important. This is all preliminary to the contest with even greater and wider influence -- that's the big election on November 3, 2020.

Gwen Ripp

From the Manager’s Office August 2020 Hello Residents! CONCERNS/ISSUES – Please note that if you wish to file a complaint or bring an issue to the office’s attention, it is to be done in writing. We are receiving a lot of anonymous phone calls. The messages that are left are asking us to look into items of concern to them. Without anything in writing there is no one to get back to regarding any of the information left. We are also limited in what can be done as this information is now considered hearsay. Please put any comments, concerns, issues in writing to the office. We have a specific Comment Form or you may email to any office staff. If you are still confused, please contact the office. SIGNAGE – Please remember that you are not permitted to place any signs in your yard or windows without approval. This includes any political signs. You may place 1 For Sale sign inside a window without office permission. HURRICANE SEASON – As a reminder it is currently hurricane season. Please make sure to stock up on hurricane supplies. Also keep in mind if a hurricane is headed this way, you will need to remove any outdoor items so that they do not become projectiles during a hurricane or heavy windstorm. TREE TRIMMING – As a reminder it is the homeowner’s responsibility to trim any/all trees on their lot. Please keep this in mind and budget accordingly for any trees that may need trimmed on your lot. We value you! Thank you for choosing Heron Cay as your place to call home. We thank you for being our residents!

Diane Whittington, Community Manager

Neighborhood Watch August quote: "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." (Fred Rogers) Your Neighborhood Watch group has volunteers who patrol by walking, bike riding and driving specified routes, keeping an eye out for problems. This show of unity discourages crime, creating a sense that residents are in control and helps residents feel safer.

Bob McGill, Nancy Dawe - coordinators Heron Cay Neighborhood Watch

Nominating/Election Committee We are looking for qualified individuals to run for the board of directors and the nominating committee for your HOA. You must be 55 years of age, be a qualified homeowner and be an HOA member by August 8, 2020. It is our only voice in improving our neighborhood. We do make a difference. If you have any questions regarding membership of HOA or becoming a candidate please contact your HOA Board member or a member of the Nominating Committee.

Members of the Nominating Committee: Deborah Stec, Amy Martin, Kathy Kowalski, and Marcia Mesaros.

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead

of craving control over what you don't.”

― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

Deborah Stec, member of Nominating/Election Committee

General Knowledge Questionnaire

Find the answers at the end of the newsletter. Good luck and have fun!

1. If someone is descending are they going up or down? ________________________ 2. What is the Italian word for pie? _________________________________________ 3. By what title is the Bishop of Rome known as? ______________________________ 4. Who wrote The Wind in the Willows? ______________________________________ 5. What does a Frogman wear on his feet? ___________________________________ 6. What is the name of the largest castle in the capital of Scotland? _______________ 7. What is the name of the sweet liquid collected by bees? ______________________ 8. What 3 letter word is the name of a fox’s home? _____________________________ 9. Do reptiles have cold or warm blood? ______________________________________ 10.What sea creature has 3 hearts and 8 arms? ________________________________

11.What is the national flower of Wales? ______________________________________ 12.How many teeth does an aardvark have? ___________________________________ 13.What is the largest member of the cat family? ________________________________ 14.How many humps does a Bactrian camel have? ______________________________ 15.What part of the body is treated by an Optician? ______________________________ 16.The star sign of Leo is what animal? ________________________________________ 17.Nag is a slang word for what animal? _______________________________________ 18.What are the tall poles carved by Native American Indians called? ________________ 19.What alcoholic drink is also the given name to the left side of a ship? ______________ 20.What type of a weapon is a Cutlass? ________________________________________ 21. In the nursery rhyme, who lost her sheep? ___________________________________ 22.What type of food is a Cock-a-leekie? _______________________________________ 23.What type of animal is Disney’s Dumbo? _____________________________________ 24. In the fairytale, who climbed the beanstalk and fought with a giant? _______________ 25. In Greek mythology, whose face was said to launch a thousand ships? _____________ 26. In what year did World War II start? ________________________________________ 27.What were the followers of Oliver Cromwell called? ____________________________ 28.Which British Queen died in 1901? _________________________________________ 29.What country shares its name with a bird that is traditionally eaten at Christmas and

Thanksgiving? _______________________________________________________ 30. In sea going terms, what is the opposite of port? _____________________________ 31.What is the name given to the tombs of the Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt? ___________ 32.What is the four letter word given to a ballerina’s skirt starting with the letter “T”? ____ 33.What is found at the end of Noddy’s hat? ____________________________________ 34.How many lives is a cat said to have? _______________________________________ 35.Which famous detective was known to say “Elementary my dear Watson”? _________

(questions from memorylanetherapy.com)

The chart below reflects the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) for our area. This figure is used to recalculate rents on each of our anniversary dates. The CPI number, four full months prior to the anniversary date determines if our rent will go up or remain the same. If the CPI goes up on that month our rents increase by that amount, if the CPI stays the same as the year before or goes down, our rents remain the same for the coming year. I will publish this chart each month so we can verify accuracy in our rental charges..

Bill Cahill

Romeo's Until further notice the Romeo breakfast meetings on Thursday mornings are cancelled until the Covid-19 numbers begin to recede. To all who attend, hope to see you soon. Stay safe and stay healthy.

Rudy Behn and Bob McGill

Home of the month is 549 Stanleys Cay - Gary and Nancy Rybak. Congratulations!

Answers from the General Knowledge Quiz: 1: Down 2: Pizza 3: The Pope 4: Kenneth Grahame 5: Flippers 6: Edinburgh Castle 7: Nectar 8: Den 9: Cold 10: An octopus 11: Daffodil 12: None 13: Tiger 14: Two 15: Eyes 16: Lion 17: Horse 18: Totem poles 19: Port 20: Short-curved sword 21: Little Bo-Peep 22: Soup 23: Elephant 24: Jack 25: Helen of Troy 26: 1939 27: Roundheads 28: Queen Victoria 29: Turkey 30: Starboard 31: The Pyramids 32: Tutu 33: A bell 34: Nine 35: Sherlock Holmes