C-Breeze January 2017

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HERITAGE RIDGE SOUTH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2017

AT HERITAGE RIDGE SOUTH CAMBRIDGE

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Our Annual Membership Meeting will be held after the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Janu-ary 18th at 7:00 p.m. Since we have four residents running for the Board and four open positions, we will not have an election. Candidates will be appointed to their positions and will take effect the night of the meeting. The following people will now be Board members: John Blankenship Bruno Buco Leslie Hanlon Melissa Rice We thank them for volunteering to run for the Board. The Board wishes you a

WHO MAKES SURE RULES ARE BEING ENFORCED Article by Richard D. DeBoest, Attorney posted in Treasure Coast Newspapers

Q. A few weeks ago Mr. DeBoest stated in brief in your column that a Board cannot NOT enforce rules. I have had several conversations with our property manager about why the Board or “someone” does not routinely walk around the community to make sure a variety of rules are followed. The property manager has recently informed me that it is not the job of the Board to do these so-called “walk-arounds” as they are not being paid to do it. Our manager stated that it is up to the residents to make complaints if they see violations. (I assume that this manager thinks it is not their job ei-ther). As you know, many residents don’t want to complain for a very long list of reasons. So the question is, if the Board is supposed to enforce the rules as one of their duties, then how can they if they are unwilling to keep abreast of things that are happening on the common ground (that are not being reported)? A. A Board does have a duty to enforce the rules and regulations. How the violations are brought to the Board’s attention differs in communities. Some Boards

do a regular patrol while some rely on complaints from other owners. There is no affirmative re-quirement for a Board to seek out violations but there is a duty to act on valid complaints. In re-gard to the property manager in my experience it is pretty typical for manager to do a walk around of the community at least once a week to check up on old issues, observe maintenance items, and yes, note and report open and obvious rule viola-tions. This is often part the management’s con-tracted duties. In your case the manager maybe has not been tasked with this job. In the end the obligation to report rule violation rests with all in-terested parties which are the owners, the Board and the manager. It is also important to note that Owner’s must be willing to report violations and then stand behind them if it is necessary to testify in an enforcement action. I know this makes peo-ple uncomfortable but effective rule enforcement is a team effort.

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PRESIDENT:

Bob Souza 545-4841 VICE-PRESIDENT : Ron Faucher 207-319-5999 SECRETARY: Judy Ricker 546-4640 TREASURER: Wanda Bellow 546-9207 DIRECTOR, ENTERTAINMENT: Lyn Chamberlin 817-909-0543 DIRECTOR, GROUNDS: Joel Dick 716-807-2989 DIRECTOR OF CLUBHOUSE: Scott Northup 401-741-2093 OFFICE CONTACTS: phone 546-9530 email cambridge@hrspoa.com Web page: Cambridge-heritageridgesouth.com Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Announcements 3

Directors Corner 2

Health News 4

Lunch Bunch 3

Neighborhood Crime Watch 6

Shuffleboard 6

Sunshine Club 4

Up and Coming Events 3

Welcome Wagon 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER: 772-220-7170

C-BREEZE DEADLINE IS ON THE 20TH OF THE MONTH

Submissions may be made in writing to the Clubhouse Suggestion box or the basket in the office and must be signed. All material is subject to ed-iting for content, grammar and

spelling. E-mail: jazr49@aol.com and list subject as C-Breeze.

Information gathered herein is from sources considered reliable. Accuracy, however, cannot be guaranteed. All humorous stories and jokes appearing here are intended for entertainment purposes only and are not meant to disrespect or harm any group or individuals. Ads ap-pearing in this paper are not to be considered as an en-dorsement or validation by C-Breeze for products or ser-vices offered. Articles must be signed and approved by the Board of Directors.

DIRECTORS CORNER

WELCOME WAGON The following new owners have recently joined our community. Gaspare (Gus) and Jean Chiarenza - 8011 Homestead.

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The combination to the lock on the shuffleboard closet is posted on the bulletin board outside of the office.

NOTARY: Free notarization of doc-uments is available by Jim Ricker. Please call 772-546-4640

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. in the club-house.

Editor, Judy Ricker

Health News Peggy Caye Sunshine Club Maureen Dalton Lunch Bunch Bea Clock/ Marty Scheuermann Neighborhood Crime Joe Chiparri

At the December 14, 2016 Board of Directors meeting, the Board passed a new budget and assessment fee for 2017. The assessment fee will be the same as 2016, $930.00. This was accomplished by the present Board members and their determination to keep costs down and still get services necessary to run our Associ-ation. You can pick up a copy of the budget in the office after January 3rd if you are interested in reviewing it. Beware, as inflation of costs and ser-vices rise, the new Board will eventually have to raise the Association fees to off-set the cost of operating our Association. Association fees are due in full, be-tween January 1, 2017 and January 31, 2017. Under HRSPOA by-laws the entire association fee HAS to be paid during this time. 10 days past February 1, 2017, the de-linquent members of the Association will receive a letter from the Board indicating there will be a $25.00 administration fee and a 10% accrue interest per annum. If there is no response in 30 days on pay-ment, the matter will be turned over the the association attorneys. The Association has the right to place a

lien on each property lot for ANY unpaid assessments, yearly charg-es or any other lawful charges im-posed and interest thereon against the lot owner of such lot.

The last week of December, the annual assessments were mailed to all property owners in Cam-bridge. If you have not received your packet, please call the office at 772-546-9530 or stop in, so that we can arrange to send or give you a new packet.

Our Annual Cambridge Picnic will be on January 14th. Come on down to the Clubhouse and enjoy some hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors. We will have Bocce ball and shuffle-board for anyone that would like to play. Starts at 11:30. This is for Cambridge residents only at no charge and is sponsored by the Board of Directors.

On Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse, we will be reviewing the proposed By-Law changes that the Committee pro-posed earlier in the year. Anyone is welcome to join the Committee and Board while reviewing the pro-posed By-Law changes.

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UP AND COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our next breakfast will be on Sunday, January 8th (2ND Sunday) from 8:00 til 10:30 a.m. Come join us for a great breakfast and comradery. COINS AND SMALL BILLS APPRECI-ATED.

DINNER DANCE Saturday, January 21st Menu: Maggie’s Spaghetti Dinner Music by: Ray Gaumont Doors open at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6:15. Tickets are available from your block captain or Lyn Chamberlin (817-909-0543). Tickets will al-so be available Monday-Friday at the office from 9-10 a.m. Tickets will be $13.00 . NOTE: Anyone that is new to our community; please bring your own drinks and glasses. Proper attire please. So come out and dance the night away.

On Tuesday, January 10, the lunch bunch will be going to “Berry Fresh” in Stuart. Our usual time at 11:30 a.m. and separate checks will be given. Re-member to call Bea Clock at 772-545-2729 for your reservation, and if anyone is in need of a ride or would car pool, let either Bea Clock or me, Marty Scheuermann,-772-546-9037 and we will do our best to get you there.

Bon Appetite'

CAMBRIDGE LUNCH BUNCH Marty Scheuermann & Bea Clock

The first fashion show meeting will be held Thursday, January 5th at 1:00 at the clubhouse. If you’ve headed a com-mittee, served on one, or would like to, please come and share your ideas.

The Fashion Show is on March 25th. Libby Jen-sen, Chairperson

THE NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANU-

ARY 18TH AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CLUB-HOUSE. THIS IS ALSO OUR ANNUAL MEETING. NEW BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE INTRODUCED.

JANUARY 7 AT 9 A.M. WE WILL BE UNDECORATING THE GROUNDS AND CLUBHOUSE. PLEASE LEND A HAND.

CAMBRIDGE ANNUAL PICNIC Sponsored by The Board of Directors

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH STARTING AT 11:30 a.m. The Board of Directors would like to invite all Cambridge residents to come

out and join your friends and neighbors for food, fun and games. Held at the Clubhouse. NO CHARGE. We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, etc..

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Our annual flea market will be held on February 25, 2017, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cambridge Clubhouse. All proceeds go into the Cambridge gen-eral fund which helps keep our assessments down. Save the date for fun, food and some great bargains. Sellers set up is Friday, February 24 from 10 to 2 p.m. Baked goods will be accepted Friday 10-12 and Saturday morning. Please label baked items and put in clear plastic. We need plenty of help to set up the White Elephant tables on Thursday, February 23, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing on Friday, February 24. This years market will again be chaired by Linda and Ernie Neeld (678-327-9458 or 561-310-9796). Please call for table rental. We need items for our White Elephant table. If you are just moving in and have items that you do not want or just spring cleaning your present home, please re-member our Flea Market. Items can be put in the clubhouse near the ceramics room door. All items should be in GOOD, SELLABLE condition. We thank all of our volunteers that help to make this the profitable event that it is.

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Attention book lovers/book worms: We will be meeting in the Clubhouse at 1:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Feel free to call Kathy Burell with any ques-

tions (772- 245-8099)

HEALTH NEWS By Peggy Caye

WORKING SENIORS ARE HEALTHY SENIORS Thinking about retiring? Here’s some food for thought. A recent analysis of data from the annual National Health Interview Survey found that working older adults were generally healthier than their retired or unemployed peers. The association between work and health remained strong even after accounting for other health-related factors. The data came from more than 83,000 Americans, all of whom were 65 or older. Most of these adulsts—around 87 percent—didn’t work. Those who were still working held primarily white-collar jobs. Compared with working seniors, the nonworking group was almost three times as likely to report fair or poor health rather than good or better health. In addi-tion, the nonworking group was nearly six times more likely to have a low score on a measure called the Health and Activities Limitation Index, which takes into account factors such as needing help with routine ac-tivities. Among the working seniors, blue-collar workers were less likely than were their white-collar counter-parts to have a history of multiple chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. And both blue-collar workers and service industry workers were less likely to have trouble walking, climbing stairs, shopping or performing other similar activities Does this mean that working longer improves your health? It’s hard to say. It’s possible that good health enabled working individuals to remain employed in the first place, and that having poor health led people to retire or leave the workforce. Nonetheless, a job you enjoy can challenge your mind, keep you active and connected with others, and provide a sense of pur-pose.

LINE DANCING, THURSDAYS at 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m for singles and 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for couples. Cost is $5.00 per person. Come on out and have some fun with us. Any questions con-tact Nancy Bochynski at 772-546-5398

By Maureen Dalton

SUNSHINE CLUB

Please call Maureen Dalton (772-546-5757) when you know of a friend or neighbor who is hospitalized or very ill at home so a card can be sent. Our thoughtfulness may help cheer them during their ill-ness.

Charles Follett - in rehab Condolences to the family of Jim Waters who recently passed away.. Condolences to Agatha and the family of Don Szalkowski who recently passed away Condolences to Bea and Danny Clock on the passing of their daughter

Quilters! The quilting group is once again meeting at the club-house Tuesdays at 9:00 am to 1:30-2:00pm. Please join us whether you’re a novice or an accom-plished seamstress.

Questions, call: Ruth Wintle 603-557-2782

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NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH By Joe Chippari

I received a phone message telling me that my Microsoft Windows license had expired. They asked that I call 866 978 7722. I know it is not a valid problem so I checked www.whitepages.com using the 'REVERSE PHONE NUMBER' option. White pages has it as a SCAM/FRAUD number (what a shock). Please if you get this call do not (REPEAT: DO NOT) call them. They will just take your money and do nothing as nothing is wrong. The below message was recorded on white pages. It is 100% like the message they left me. “The Microsoft License Key Scam calling from (800) 311-5978 says to call this number back to reactivate your license key. This is the voicemail transcript left by 800-311-5978: "Please call 866-978-7722. Let me repeat. This is to notify you that your Microsoft Windows license key has been expired on your computer. So Microsoft Corporation has stopped the services in your computer to renew the Windows license key. Please call 866-978-7722. I will repeat 866-978-7722." A resident of our community called me about a virus that had her computer locked up. It was the one that I had reported many times in the past. A pop up window appeared warning her not to shut the computer down but

to call a toll-free number that was misleading in that it used Microsoft’s name. It is not a Microsoft number. I took the appropriate action and she was back in business. I’d like to take the time here to thank all of you that donated money/presents for the White Dove collection. You have helped many needy families enjoy a Merry Christmas. Here’s hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and will have a very Hap-py and Safe New Year. Stay safe & scam free, Joe Chippari

SHUFFLEBOARD We practice every Monday and Tues-day at 1 p.m. Games resume January 4, 2017 at Cambridge 1 p.m. Come join us—meet new friends-have fun and get some exercise!!

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