THE QUACKER

November 2020

The Monthly Newsletter of the

Lake Juliana Landings Homeowners Association

Auburndale, FL

A Note From Our HOA President

Hello Residents, Your HOA was incorporated under Florida Statute 723 to assist you as a homeowner in negotiations with the community landowner, Sun Communities, Inc. That statute means the HOA is the legal representative in those negotiations for everyone in the community. Sun is not required to negotiate with individual homeowners. So I ask you the homeowners to give serious thought to helping us tackle issues that affect all of us by joining the HOA. Last year we had 200 homes join, which is approximately 75% of our homes. Please come and see Cindy Schlink at the Wednesday coffee meeting and join us, for just $10.00 per home. Another organization that benefits you is The Federation of Manufactured Homeowners (FMO). We are still seeking someone to take over for Bo Howell as our FMO Park Representative. The FMO lobbies for our residents in Tallahassee to try and keep us from being totally run over by the big corporations who own our parks in Florida. A membership fee is only $25.00 a year or three (3) years for $65.00. So please seriously consider joining their organization. If you wish to check it out go to their website at FMO.org. I would like to give a big shout out to Tammy Shears and her group for a very successful Ice Cream Social. Tammy and her crew scooped a lot of ice cream for their fellow residents. Thank you all very much! For those of you who have not been attending coffee on Wednesdays I will give you some updates as to what is going on. The Statutory Committee is having a virtual meeting with Sun Communities to discuss rent issues. This meeting will take place on November 10th, so wish them luck. The HOA is working on getting Binax Now Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits for the community. We have asked for 300 kits from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. We are also trying to get the Dock opened up for fishing and watching sunsets in the evening. The HOA is working with Roxy on getting cameras installed at the entrance gates, clubhouses, and storage area, shade canopies at the Bocce courts, and many other items. We will be giving Roxy a wish list for 2021, so if you have something you would like on the wish list, please pass along your idea(s) to a Board member for us to consider. And finally, how about a nice shout out to Paula Quist, who is currently working with Jim Walter on taking over the Quacker Newsletter for us. So, if any clubs like the Book Club, Bowling, Golf or all the other clubs we have would like to have something in the newsletter, please contact Paula to have it put in the Quacker. Also, if you know any vendors who would like to put an ad in the Quacker, please give their names to Paula. Thanks, for making this a GREAT Community, Lee Kovac President, LJL HOA

LJL HOMEOWNERS ASSN. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (HOA Website: www.ljlhoa.org)

Lee Kovac (President) (724) 991-0189

Bob Keene (Vice President) (603) 930-5958 Lou Kollasch (Secretary) (717) 764-5070 Sandi Einsla (Treasurer) (484) 707-2525 Marty Erlenbaugh (863) 274-6270 Bob Howell (815) 481-7007 Dan Miedema (863) 557-8981 Cindy Rado (937) 694-4801 Ed Trepanier (863) 899-1803

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Quacker Editor: Paula Quist (914) 805-4929 Social Directors: Robin Makowski (603) 521-5888

Diane Keene (603) 321-1905 Clubhouse Calendar: Robin Makowski (603) 521-5888

FMO Rep: Bo Howell (615) 481-7007 HOA Membership: Cindy Schlink (507) 450-8126

Sunshine Lady: Betty Bosma (802) 338-2484 Travel: Charlie Troeger (863) 984-4800

Welcome Host Phase 1: Connie Lippold (863) 874-4102 Welcome Host Phase 2: Jen Ingram (863) 984-1169

Renters’ Liaison: Diane Keene (603) 321-1905 Library: Linda Dominick (407) 988-5745 Pet Plaques: Dan Einsla (484) 707-2325

Large Item Trash Pick-Up: (800) 348-4701 ($30 for first item, $5 for each additional item)

Next LJL General Meeting Tuesday, November 10 – 7pm

Phase I Clubhouse

Please come and support your HOA by voting on matters that matter you!

A Note From Our Park Manager

And just like that, in a blink of the eye, November is here. We are so happy to welcome back our northern residents! Their arrival coincides with the re-opening of our Clubhouse and Fitness Center, now with milder, but vital restrictions. Additionally, residents may now enjoy coffee and doughnut socials every Wednesday morning. We realize the temporary disallowment of guests at any of our amenities or events presents challenges. We on the LJL Team hope you understand and respect this temporary rule. As more residents return and our weather becomes a tad bit cooler, it is the perfect time to take a closer look at your homes for any and all necessary fixes. Any necessary weed pulling, pressure washing, etc., just to name a few. If any improvements or changes, including painting, need to be made to the exterior of your home, please review the guidelines in your prospectus under 'Rules and Regulations' or simply ask at the front office. Residents must submit an exterior improvement form prior to work beginning. Once submitted, approval must be granted from the office for these improvements to proceed. Following are a few friendly reminders. The speed limit in the community is 18 MPH. Please remember many of our residents are active throughout the day, exercising or walking their pets. Be mindful of your speed for the safety of all. Not to mention, similar to Florida's leash law we too have certain rules and regulations regarding pets, including waste disposal and dog-walking etiquette. If in doubt take a moment to review the pet guidelines in the 'Rules and Regulations' for clarification. The most complaints received pertain to residents not picking up after their pets, including the Lundy Road area. Our goal is to have all our residents stay safe, remain healthy and be vigilant. With this in mind, here are some COVID-19 reminders: continue to wear your masks (over your mouth and nose), social distance as much as possible, and wash your hands regularly. Lastly, our office will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd. We will resume regular office hours Wednesday, November 4th. In addition, our office will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, November 30th. On behalf of the entire Lake Juliana Landings Team, we wish all our residents and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving!! Warmest regards,

Your LJL Team

ROXANA VIDAL: Community Manager MARY BUTLER: Office Coordinator MICKY DAVIS: Maintenance Technician BARBARA THOMPSON: Part-Time Community TOM THOMPSON: Part-Time Maintenance Technician Support Attendant

LJL OFFICE PHONE: (863) 984-1288 EMERGENCY PHONE: (877) 786-6048

LJL Fun Bowling League Our LJL Fun Bowling League is up and rolling! We bowl on Thursday mornings at 9:30am at Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland. The cost is $9.00, and each week you will meet and bowl with different LJL neighbors. There are no teams. At the end of the season on March 25, 2021 we will have a Fun Day, followed by our Bowling Awards Luncheon. You’re not obligated to bowl every week, but if you bowl at least 10 weeks or 30 games, you will be eligible for prize money. We hope you will join us! If you have any questions, contact June Ostertag at (863) 268-4413, or stop by and see her at 138 Arianna Way. On week one, Pete Picard led the ladies with a total score 439 (155, 144, 140), and new resident Kyle Yarter led the men (using a house ball and shoes!) with a total score 480 (125, 179, 176). Lynn Hunt had a great 178 game, and Kathy Hunt had a 147 game and converted a 5-7 split. Week two saw Pete Picard again lead the ladies with a total score 459 (145, 157, 157), and Floyd Lippold led the men with a score 474 (152, 142, 180). Bobbie Girard had a nice 145 game.

LJL Golf League Attention All LJL Golfers! Do you like to play golf with different people? Contact Jerry Baker at (812) 830-9053 or by email at bakerman_1@tampabay.rr.com. We play every Tuesday at 8am in Lakeland at the Wedgewood golf course, and every Friday at 10:30am in Lakeland at the Links of Sandpiper. Golfers sign up with me, I collect the money, and then I randomly pick teams with my magic deck of cards. At the end of the season we will have a slightly more serious tournament. The LJL Golf League welcomes both men and women. Our only requirements are you must wear shirts with collars and have your own golf clubs.

LJL Book Club News

In November we’ll be reading and discussing “American Pastoral” by Philip Roth. We’ll have book discussion on November 20th at 1pm in the Phase I Clubhouse. Join us for optional lunch at 11:30am that same day at the Main Street Diner in Auburndale. For more information contact Carol Hudson (863) 209-5016.

Say Hello to Our New Residents!

Sharon Gryz, 132 Juliana Blvd. Todd & Synoilva Halbach, 154 Juliana Blvd.

Bob & Elaine LaMarche, 113 Arietta Ct. Joe & Chris Mead, 301 Mattie Ct.

Bev Ruffner, 107 Arietta Ct. Anthony Spina, 179 Arianna Way

Malik & Jasmine Stewart, 110 Arianna Way Ray & Kathi Wik, 144 Juliana Blvd.

Kerri & Kyle Yarter, 149 Arietta Way Rick & Kim Kopp, 242 Marianna Dr. Priscilla Newbern, 191 Juliana Blvd.

4-Nov Bob Lacoy 13-Nov Dave Ingram

4-Nov Pam Storrs 14-Nov Sharon Marquess

5-Nov Diane Breheny 16-Nov Joe Picard

5-Nov Paula Quist 18-Nov Debbie Ashworth

5-Nov Roger Vezina 18-Nov Joyce Nelson

6-Nov Bar Holwill 19-Nov Ken Crone

8-Nov Paul Rado 21-Nov Alan Powell

9-Nov Rita Bulmer 23-Nov John Bulmer

9-Nov Ron Dumont 24-Nov Theresa Proudfoot

9-Nov Dottie Howell 25-Nov Tim Storms

9-Nov Dave Wunderlich 26-Nov Sara Manghietr

11-Nov Bob Keene 27-Nov Ron Carlson

11-Nov Joyce Robinson 28-Nov Gloria Dumont

11-Nov Joan Walters 30-Nov Johnny Hirst

13-Nov Barb Beneway 30-Nov Jack Johnson

2 Nov 73 Ron & Bonnie Delk

3 Nov 73 John & Robin Makowski

7 Nov 87 Loren & Donna Pensinger

9 Nov 05 Lee & Sue Kovac

10 Nov 79 Thom & Sheila Cerwonka

11 Nov 80 Jom & Carol Mrdutt

11 Nov 62 Fred & Susan Weary

22 Nov 97 Mann & Mary La Nuez

26 Nov 58 Ed & Barbara Robers

28 Nov 59 Ken & Judy Hopkins

28 Nov 59 Dave & Jennifer Ingram

29 Nov 14 Rogert & Beverly Lewis

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

ANNIVERSARIES IN NOVEMBER

SERVICES PROVIDED BY RESIDENTS FOR RESIDENTS

General Household Cleaning Services Cathy Riggan (863) 651-5423

One Man Fiddle Show; Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo Teacher Ed Trepanier (863) 899-1803

Power Washing Bobby Lavigne (863) 984-3687

Sewing of All Kinds Donna Cooper (863) 984-7279

Pet Sitting Carol Lackey (863) 984-1400

Free Knife and Scissors Sharpening Lee Littleton (863) 874-4474

Handyman Work, Power Washing Jim Trasoline (404) 664-3034 Dog & Cat Sitting, Senior Assistance Jennifer Clark (734) 392-4334 Notary Public Synoilva Halbach (414) 916-7067 (If there are other residents who would like to be listed as Service Providers, please contact the Quacker Editor at (914) 805-4929 or email paulaquist@yahoo.com)