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The Osprey Flyer February 2018 Volume 23 Issue 2 Message from the President 1 Osprey Reminders 2 Upcoming Events 3 Neighborhood Happenings 4 Gardening Corner 5 Letters to the Editor 6 CPAC News 6 Osprey Classifieds 7 Did You Know? 8 Contacts 9 SWABS 10 Jacksonville Alarm Program 11 Alarm Permit Application 12 CRASE Flyer 13 Local Park List 14 Inside this issue: Dear Neighbors, It’s my pleasure and privilege to serve as our neighborhood Homeowners Associ- ation president for 2018. Having served as secretary for the past two years, I bring an understanding of how the Board operates and the kind of challenges it has faced, and I’m confident that with the help of my six fellow Board members and sound counsel from those who have served previously, we will succeed at managing our neighborhood affairs effectively. I know that many of you care passionately about the quality of life in Osprey Pointe and I am pleased to say there are several individuals working hard behind the scenes to maintain our neighborhood appeal while making it an active com- munity for all. Take a look at the committees listed at the end of this newsletter. There are real people volunteering their time for all our benefit – and they could use some help. If you have an interest, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of us. Most of the committees require just a little time. Osprey Pointe is already a really nice place to live, but imagine just how great it could be if a few more of you - our neighbors - would offer a few hours to make it better than ever. Cordially, Faith Hall 2018 Board Members (l—>r) Becky Andrews, Jay Rhue, Dave Conte, Keith Swinehart, Lovee Agnihotri, Ron Stocum (seated). Not pictured: Faith Hall Message from the President
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The Osprey Flyer
February 2018
Volume 23 Issue 2
Message from the
President 1
Osprey Reminders 2
Upcoming Events 3
Neighborhood
Happenings 4
Gardening Corner 5
Letters to the Editor 6
CPAC News 6
Osprey Classifieds 7
Did You Know? 8
Contacts 9
SWABS 10
Jacksonville Alarm
Program 11
Alarm Permit
Application 12
CRASE Flyer 13
Local Park List 14
Inside this issue:
Dear Neighbors, It’s my pleasure and privilege to serve as our neighborhood Homeowners Associ-ation president for 2018. Having served as secretary for the past two years, I bring an understanding of how the Board operates and the kind of challenges it has faced, and I’m confident that with the help of my six fellow Board members and sound counsel from those who have served previously, we will succeed at managing our neighborhood affairs effectively. I know that many of you care passionately about the quality of life in Osprey Pointe and I am pleased to say there are several individuals working hard behind the scenes to maintain our neighborhood appeal while making it an active com-munity for all. Take a look at the committees listed at the end of this newsletter. There are real people volunteering their time for all our benefit – and they could use some help. If you have an interest, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of us. Most of the committees require just a little time. Osprey Pointe is already a really nice place to live, but imagine just how great it could be if a few more of you - our neighbors - would offer a few hours to make it better than ever.
Cordially,
Faith Hall
2018 Board Members (l—>r) Becky Andrews, Jay Rhue, Dave Conte, Keith Swinehart, Lovee Agnihotri, Ron Stocum (seated). Not pictured: Faith Hall
Message from the President
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ARC Review Application
ARC approval is required, prior to work com-mencing, for any and all construction, color changes, alterations, additions, reconstruc-tion, or improvements of any nature on the exterior of your home and lot. The ARC Guidelines and Application for ARC Review are available online at www.marvin-group.com/osprey-pointe-association; you may also submit your application electroni-cally. Additionally, you are requested to at-tend an ARC Review meeting to present your plan to the committee. At that time you may receive verbal approval to move forward with your renovation and avoid waiting for a writ-ten response before you get started. ARC Review meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted in ad-vance.
Osprey Pointe is on FaceBook!
Check out our page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OspreyPointeJax/. This is a closed group; only members of the community will have access. You are required to provide your address when requesting access to the site; this will be cross referenced against the infor-mation retained by our Property management Company.to ensure we maintain the privacy of our residents. This is a great tool to share information across the neighborhood in real time. Join today!
Osprey Reminders
New Board Members
On January 9 the newly installed Board members met and assumed their seats for the coming year. Your new Board includes:
President: Faith Hall
Vice President: Ron Stocum
Treasurer: Lovee Agnihotri
Secretary: Becky Andrews
At Large Members: Dave Conte, Jay Rhue, Keith Swinehart.
In addition, we’ve had some changes in our volunteer committee chairpersons
Activities Committee: Melissa Dean (Chair), Sara McClow, Sarah Melchert
Architectural Review Committee: Lenny Boot ARC Violations Committee: Mike Guida (Chair),
Elena Perry, Joe Petry Budget & Finance Committee: Lovee Agnihotri Clubhouse/Pool Committee: Sydney Rossetti,
Becky Rooker Communications Committee: Kelly Clemons Flag Committee: Ron Stocum Nominations Committee: Faith Hall Landscape & Lakes Committee: Dave Conte,
Ron Stocum CPAC Representatives: Pam Brown, Amita
Agnihotri We want to thank everyone who volunteered to serve in a leadership role this year. There are still plenty of op-portunities to help out! If you are interested in helping out on any one of these committees, please feel free to reach out to the chairperson and let them know. Con-tact information on page 9.
Duval County School Calendar
February 14—Early Dismissal
February 19—Presidents’ Day—Schools Closed
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In the Neighborhood February 3 @ 11:00—Sheriff’s Watch CRASE Event (see page 13)
February 6 @ 7:00—Monthly Board Meeting at the Clubhouse
February 12 @ 6:30—CPAC at Jax Executive at Craig Airport
February 9 @ 7:00—SWABS (Spirits, Wine, and Beer Social) hosted by the Guidas
February 20 @ 7:00—ARC Meeting at the Clubhouse
February 22 @ 7:00—Osprey Pointe Ladies Night—Fifty Shades Freed @ Regency AMC
February 1-11 The Lion King Moran Theatre February 2 Groundhog Day (see page 8) February 2-4 AKC Pals & Paws Agility Trials Equestrian Center February 3 Renaissance Jax Robotic Championship Prime Osborn Convention Center February 3 Chariots of Fur 5K Run/Walk Jax Seawalk Pavilion February 8, 9 Jacksonville Landscape Show Jacksonville Fairgrounds February 8-11 Jacksonville RV Show Equestrian Center February 10 Family Movie Night—Moana Baseball Grounds February 10 Little River Band with guest Pablo Cruise Florida Theatre February 11 Blues Traveler Florida Theatre
February 11 26.2 with Donna Hicken Start: ATP in Ponte Vedra; End: Mayo Clinic February 13 Beaches Art Walk 1st Street from Beach Blvd to 5th Avenue North February 16 Paula Poundstone Florida Theatre February 16, 17 Jacksonville Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark Jacoby Hall February 16 Madame Butterfly Moran Theatre February 17 Dancing with the Stars Moran Theatre February 18 Barry Manilow Moran Theatre February 19 Presidents’ Day February 24, 25 Seawalk Music Festival Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion February 27 Michael McDonald Florida Theatre
Out and About Town
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Neighborhood Happenings
SWABS—January
The theme for our January SWABS was an Inter-
national/Cultural potluck. Attendees brought
dishes from their country of origin, or from cul-
tures they were interested in. We enjoyed a wide
variety of offerings, from Irish to Italian to Greek
foods.
SWABS—February
This month the Guidas are hosting and the fea-
ture entertainment is an Osprey Pointe version of
the Newlywed Game. If you’ve never been to a
SWABS event, this is definitely your chance to
get in on a fun and hilarious evening. You don’t
need a partner to join us at the Clubhouse on
Friday, February 9 for a bite and some fellow-
ship with your neighbors. Additional details on
page 10.
SWABS—March
Next month we will return to Culhane’s Irish Pub
for some authentic Irish cuisine as we celebrate
an early St. Patrick’s Day. Mark your calendars
now to join us on Friday, March 9.
A huge thank you to our outgoing Board Members and the years of service you gave our community! We appre-
ciate your leadership and support and look forward to continued partnerships in 2018 on other projects!
Osprey Spotlight
Osprey Book Club
Did you know we have a local book club in Os-prey Pointe? All book lovers are welcome!
Contact Linda at 221-4506 for more info.
Girls Night Out
Ladies, would you like to have some organized outings to try something new and meet other Osprey Pointe neighbors? We’d like to gear up for 2018 with some ac-tivities geared toward the women in the community.
You do not need to commit to every event. Upcoming events will be published in the newsletter. The only re-quirement is that you show up when you rsvp to some-thing, and that you’re ready to have some fun!
Our first event will be to go see the latest installment in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, Fifty Shades Freed, at the AMC Regency on Thursday, February 22. If you haven’t been to this theater in awhile, you’re in for a treat. Most theatres now have full recliner seating for an optimal viewing experience. The AMC at Regency also serves adult beverages which can be consumed in the theater.
The movie start time has not been announced, but typi-cally will begin around 7 pm. This theater features re-served seating, so please rsvp no later than February 17 so we can make arrangements to sit together. If you’d like to meet prior to the movie, please indicate your pref-erence when you rsvp.
RSVP to [email protected]
From left to right: Sydney Rossetti, Becky Rooker, Larry Wolfson. Not pictured: Mike Guida, Alan Tomassetti, Paulette Longmire, Herb Reynolds
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Gardening Corner
What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: Plants that can take a chill include dianthus, pansy, viola, and dusty miller.
Bulbs: Try dahlia, crinum, and agapanthus. Provide adequate water for establishment and pro-tect them from cold with mulch.
Flowering plants: Many trees and shrubs will be in bloom, including red maple (Acer rubrum) and star magnolia (Magnolia kobus var. stellata).
Vegetables: Plant potatoes now. Start with healthy seed pieces purchased from a local nursery or online seed catalog. Continue to plant cool-season crops.
What to Do
Palms: Give cold-damaged palms proper care to encourage their recovery.
Citrus: Avoid pruning until spring. Cold temperatures may still injure citrus.
Roses: Prune roses this month to remove damaged canes and improve the overall form. After pruning, fertilize and apply a fresh layer of mulch. Blooming will begin 8–9 weeks after pruning.
Shrubs: Make certain you know the height and spread of any shrub you plan to install. Not all shrubs are suitable for planting next to homes or under windows.
Lawn: Apply a pre-emergence weed killer (not a “weed and feed” fertilizer) when temperatures rise to 65°F for 4–5 days to prevent warm-season weeds. Timing is important for good control.
Citrus and other fruit trees: Fertilize now if not done in January. Frequency and amount of ferti-lization depend on the age of the tree.
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Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
Send to [email protected]
Include your full name and contact number.
Be clear and concise: Make one main point, 50-150 words.
Be accurate: Letters that are factually inaccurate are not printed.
Avoid personal attacks: Show respect for the opposite opinion. Being rude may cause people to disagree with you on principle.
Proofread: Check for grammar and spelling mistakes.
Citizens Planning Advisory Committee
Osprey Pointe Representatives: Pam Brown and Amita Agnihotri
January Recap
All alarm users are now required to register their alarms. There will be a nominal registration fee. Decals are no longer used for Jacksonville's Alarm Program. The old system no longer exists. For further details please see pages 11 and 12.
ICE Bridge on Atlantic Blvd - Bike lane will be completed this year.
The date for the town hall meeting for the San Pablo Road project will be decided some time this Spring.
Council President Brosche will be joining us at our February 12 meeting and would like to hear our recom-mendations on Parks and Neighborhoods. A list of parks in our area is attached on page 14. Please make the time to drive by the parks in your neighborhood and share your thoughts on any improvements that could be made at the parks. Email your thoughts to [email protected] and they will be for-warded to our CPAC representatives. Thank you so much for caring about your community and our city!
Please Pick up After Your Pup
Your courtesy will be appreciated. Please be considerate when walking your pets within our neighborhood. Getting dog poop on your shoe, or having your dog sniff it up close (or eat it!) is nasty but many people are unaware that all dogs harbor coliform bacteria in their gut; e.g., E. Coli, salmonella and giardia, all which pose a threat to pets as well as humans. Water runoff containing coliform bacteria from dog feces can pump un-healthy bacteria into our water system when pet owners don't pick up. Many pet owners are not being responsible and we need everyone's cooperation and support to help our community and our pets stay healthy. Practice responsible pet ownership and clean up any messes your pre-cious pooch may leave behind. A simple action like this shows respect for the community, and gives a posi-tive impression of pet owners, and pets. It shows goodwill, and is a good practice. It's also the law!
Sec. 462.301. General. (b) Whenever an animal defecates upon any property not owned, leased, rented, or
otherwise in the care, custody, or control of the animal's owner, the animal's owner shall immediately re-
move and properly dispose of feces. The only exception is by permission of the property owner.
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We encourage residents to advertise items for sale or needed in the newsletter. We are also happy to promote our resident business owners and those who would like to offer services such as babysitting or pet sitting. To list your ad, please send your information to [email protected]. Please include your contact information.
Osprey Classifieds
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Babysitting/Pet Sitting
Babysitter 17 years old, Junior at Providence school Experience with infants, toddlers, and older children Available most weekends Have drivers license and vehicle Live in Windchime Drive cul-de-sac Contact: Margaux Guy Cell: 937-701-2470 Pet Sitter: Contact Elliot Callison 904-221-0929 SITTERS NEEDED We have several residents who are looking for teen or adult sitters for occasional evenings out. If you are interested in babysitting, please give us
your info to put in our future newsletters.
Did you Know? What is Groundhog Day?
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Groundhog Day always falls on February 2. This tradi-tionally marks the midpoint between the winter solstice in December and the spring equinox in March. Groundhog Day 2018 will be celebrated at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Friday, February 2nd. A broadcast will be available on VisitPa's website: visitpa.com/groundhog-day-live-stream/ According to legend, if a groundhog sees its shadow on this day, there will be six more weeks of winter; if
it doesn’t, then spring is right around the corner.
Groundhog Day has deeper meaning because it speaks to the triumph of spring over winter—and birth over death. Originally, this was a Celtic festival marking the cross-quarter day, or midpoint of the season.
The day was called Imbolc (lambs’ milk) because the lambing season had just begun. It was also called Brigantia for the Celtic female deity of light, calling attention to the Sun being halfway on its advance from the winter solstice to the spring equinox.
The Christian church later called this festival of light, “Candlemas.” The English name refers to the candles lit that day in churches to celebrate the presentation of the Christ Child in the tem-ple of Jerusalem. A bear brought the forecast to the people of France and England, while those in Germany looked to a badger for a sign. In the 1800s, German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought their Candlemas legends with them. Finding no badgers but lots of groundhogs (also called woodchucks or whistle-pigs), they adapted the New World species to fit the lore.
Today, that lore has grown into fun winter festivals, with Punxsutawney Phil and furry fellows in other states presiding.
How often has the groundhog really predicted the coming of spring? According to researchers, the groundhog has accurately predicted the coming of spring only 39% of the time. No matter what the percentage, it’s a fun time had by all! Since the traditional celebration anticipated the planting of crops, a central focus of the festivities was the forecasting of either an early spring or a lingering winter.
Sunshine on Candlemas was said to indicate the return of winter. It was not held as a good omen if the day was bright and sunny, for that meant snow and frost would continue for an additional six weeks. If it was cloudy and dark, warmth and rain would thaw out the fields and have them ready for planting. Our Groundhog Day is a continuation of that belief. Though we recognize ani-mal behavior isn’t the only way to judge planting dates, the tradition continues, with games and fun to celebrate the event.
OSPREY POINTE
ASSOCIATION , INC .
13775 Osprey Point Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224
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Management Karen Floyd Marvin & Floyd Realty, Inc. Phone: 249-8599 ext. 224 Fax: 249-8598 Email: [email protected]
Board of Directors President: Faith Hall 571-3912 [email protected] Vice President: Ron Stocum: 233-1692 [email protected] Treasurer: Lovee Agnihotri [email protected] Secretary: Rebecca Andrews 220-8555 [email protected] Dave Conte 403-4244 [email protected] Jay Rhue [email protected] Keith Swinehart 992-9185 [email protected]
Committees Activities Committee: Chair: Melissa Dean 513-240-3438 [email protected]
Architectural Review Committee: Chair: Lenny Boot [email protected]
ARC Violations Committee: Chair: Mike Guida [email protected]
Budget & Finance Committee: Chair: Lovee Agnihotri [email protected]
Clubhouse/Pool Committee: Chair: Sydney Rossetti 220-3595, [email protected] Co-chair: Becky Rooker 803-6858, [email protected]
Communications Committee: Chair: Kelly Clemons 613-7974 [email protected] Flag Committee: Chair: Ronald Stocum 233-1692, [email protected]
Nominations Committee: Chair: Faith Hall 571-3912, [email protected]
Landscape & Lakes Committee Chair: Dave Conte 403-4244, [email protected]
Welcome Committee: Co-chair: Kelly Clemons 613-7974 [email protected] Co-chair: Ginger Frazier 563-1351 CPAC Representatives: Pam Brown [email protected] Amita Agnihotri [email protected]
Clubs Book Club: Linda McNulty 221-4506 S.W.A.B.S: Becky Rooker 803-6858 [email protected] Newsletter Submissions If you would like to post an ad, recognize a Spotlight neighbor, or submit a letter to the Editor, please send your information to [email protected]
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SWABS is an adult social time for residents to get to know each other. Bring
your significant other, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. All are welcome!
If you drink alcoholic beverages, you must be at least 21 years of age.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Becky at [email protected]
SWABS Presents:
Hosted by the Guidas Friday, February 9
7:00 pm at the Clubhouse
Bring your favorite beverage and container
Food will be provided
Join us for fun with your Osprey Pointe neighbors This is a great way to meet and socialize with your community! This is a BYOB event. Snacks are welcome but totally optional
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