Digest
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 1999
147 Foxboro Drive
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Digest VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 1999 147 Foxboro Drive |
EXIT THE OLD – ENTER THE NEW
A "New Year", 1999, has arrived, the last before we enter a new millennium. Traditionally it is the time for reflection, the time to modify, or even discard, some old (possibly bad) habits and to start some new, hopefully, better ones. Losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking, trying a new hobby, becoming more involved in the community, these are just a few of the resolutions made by many at the beginning of a New Year. Sounds very familiar, doesn't it?
Do you ever wonder how many people keep their resolutions? Regrettably many of us forget our good intentions all too quickly. Perhaps we all need an additional one, "to work hard at keeping our New Years' Resolutions".
Now that 1999 has arrived there is one thing I promised myself that I would do. Here it is:
THANK YOU
everyone who has held an office on one of our committees, or helped in any way to make this lovely community to be as great as it is. You know who you are and so do we. To try to mention everyone individually would probably be courting disaster because (a) we would run out of space and (b) someone might be unintentionally missed. While the heads of committees have undoubtedly thanked their volunteers, we the residents, who have been the recipients of your hard work, want to thank you for all your efforts on our behalf.
This is an appropriate time as some people will be retiring from their committees and some will be accepting another term.
So it is a matter of Exit the Old (not in years or heart) and Enter the New.
May Your New Year
be filled with
Happiness and Health
Foxboro Green Homeowners AssociationThe Executive Committee wishes all residents a happy, healthy New Year.
Looking back on the last three months of 1998 we have cemented together a solid team which has made significant progress in the management of our community. This would not be possible without the many volunteers who are doing sterling work, often unrecognized but always appreciated, in support of their condos, committees and clubs. I have never been refused when I have sought help, support or advice, and more and more people are coming forward with constructive suggestions and proposals. A BIG NEW YEAR HUG TO ALL !
Among the achievements, I will highlight the following:
Looking forward, we are producing a Handbook for Residents which we hope will be available in May in time to welcome back all our snowbirds. This will contain explanations and synopses of our Condominium and Homeowners Association organization, documents and facilities, as well as details of community committees and activities with lists of people to contact. An extract from the handbook appears in this
Fox Talk.The next Board of Management meeting is on 11 January 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Foxboro Centre.
Residents are welcome as observers and to speak to us on community matters.
Social CommitteeTime to welcome a new year, time to thank the many people who contributed to the success of the old one. To all our volunteers who helped in the kitchen, BBQ'd, decorated, set up the tables or convened an activity, thank you.
When food was involved Ernie Whitlock was there. Thank you, Ernie, everything was delicious.
We ended the year with our Christmas Dinners and New Year's Eve Party, then we stored the decorations away for another year.
Thank you to all who gave so generously to the childrens' toy boxes and to Barb Lashbrook who co-ordinated this event.
Your Executive for 1999 is as follows:
Joan Roberts President
Doreen Dean Past President
Audrey Honeyborne Treasurer
Audrey Honeyborne Secretary (Jan. – Apr.)
Wilma Wilkinson (May – Oct.)
Joan Beveridge/Jess Brown Keeping in Touch
Rita Hill Telephone
Eileen Fairweather Care Liaison
Marg Macdonald Social Activities
Ruth Dean
Fox Talk
Meet Your NeighboursIt’s a dog of a job for a dog on the job
My name is Sheena. I’m a Shetland Sheepdog, commonly known as a Sheltie, whose house is shared with Diane Kadwell and Marcel Latreille. When some people see me, they refer to me as a miniature collie.
I may have a little body, folks, but there is nothing miniature about my voice! And there is a reason for that.
My job is to herd the sheep at Foxboro Green. I haven’t found very many, as you can imagine, but that hasn’t dampened my enthusiasm for this job. Whenever I see or hear anything that may threaten the sheep, you can bet that I’ll use my voice to scare it away.
Often, I take Diane and Marcel out for walks. On those walks, my nose sniffs at everything because I am curious and because I have to be on the lookout for danger to the sheep. I sniff lots, follow the scent of squirrels, kitty-cats, and even other dogs. If I don’t pay attention, my nose sniffs right into poop from neighbourhood pets. Whoa! Now, that’s a real turn off. If ever I step in the stuff, I have to ask the people who board in my house to put me in the laundry tub. Not my idea of a great time.
When I go for walks, I take Diane and Marcel along for two purposes:
and
2. to scoop my poop. Heck, that’s what people are for!
To my fellow pets out there, if ever those people who you take for a walk don’t leave home with the scooper, let them know what you think: if you don’t scoop, I won’t poop!
Now, if I can only find Little Bo Peep, maybe she’s seen my sheep.
Will be MissedWe are sorry to hear of the passing of Connie Trentelman on Thursday, December 17th. She had been seriously ill for quite some time.
Connie is survived by a niece and nephew who live in Holland.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chris, in August/97.
Christian Women's ClubHave You Heard??
Perhaps you've heard ladies talking about it in the pool, at crafts or while playing cards. You've wondered what it is – what do they do there – these women who go to Stratford once a month to something called Christian Women's Club?
If you listen long enough, or ask a few questions, you'll discover that they have a lot of fun, get inspired to try some new craft or employ tips that they learned about arranging flowers. Uplifting music is always included as well as a speaker who tells of her own personal journey.
This month (Tues. Jan. 26th) will be Constable Rudy of Tavistock who educates women concerning fraud and how to keep safe when driving alone.
It is a special morning that renews the spirit, which the Foxboro ladies top off by having lunch together at a favourite restaurant. Over the life of community, the number of ladies going to CWC has grown, as they join some two hundred plus women for this great morning out.
Perhaps you have also heard that one of our own Foxboro women, Maureen Wills, was asked to be the new Chairperson. She has as one her advisors, Faith Munday. Other Foxboro ladies have also assumed roles as table hostesses and some are on the telephone committee.
If you would like to know more, why not call Rita Hill, the new CWC telephone captain for our community, or any of her assistants, June Davies, Willie Lootens or Rosemary Schaaf. They will gladly make reservations and travel arrangements for you. You will always be welcome to come along and see if what you've heard is true.
Garage SaleWatch for
News of a Spring Garage Sale
in a Future Fox Talk Issue
Keeping In TouchA cheque, from all the residents, was sent to St. Mary's Hospital, on the passing of Connie Trentelman.
Flowers and a card went to Bob Price and family on the loss of Bob's mother.
A Welcome card was delivered to Ken and Carol McGrath.
A Sympathy card will be sent to Rita Hill after the tragic death of her niece in Holland.
CONSTRUCTION (GRAVEL) ROADNOTICES
Graham MacdonaldPLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
DO NOT USE THE CONSTRUCTION (GRAVEL) ROAD
to leave or enter Foxboro Green. Ignoring this rule could result in the road being closed and construction traffic using OUR entrance and approach road round the lake. We don't want this to happen, do we?OBEY THE ONE WAY SIGNS AT THE ENTRANCE. There have been a couple of close calls there!
RECYCLING PICK UPThe Township has confirmed that this will continue to be weekly. We are included on their map with the Foxwood Golf Course.
MAILPlace any misdirected mail in the OUTGOING MAIL SLOT.
If you do not want to receive junk mail, leave a note in your mailbox.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Senior's Curling\ \ CONGRATULATIONS \ \
Three of our Foxboro Green gentlemen were on the winning team of The National Trust Masters' Curling Bonspiel, which was held at Mount Forest on December 5th.
and the winners were:
RUSS WILSON
GRAHAM MACDONALD
VINCE AQUILINA
What talent we have here at Foxboro Green and a lot of it is still untapped. Great going "fellas"!!!
Craft Corner
Attention Ladies: Would you like to recycle some of your old wire hangers? If so, please come out to our next craft session.
Date: Wed. January 27th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Supplies Needed:
Wire hangers
Scissors
Qualicraft cord – 2 colours
Cord can be purchased at Walmart, Sewing – Craft Dept.
One roll does about 6 hangers, so maybe you can trade a colour with one of your neighbours.
For further information, please call Rosanna, 634-9780.
P.S. Looking for a volunteer to do a craft for the month of April and/or the month of May. Also looking for new craft ideas.
Library HighlightsMany thanks to the person who kindly donated the book ends for the library. They have been put to good use.
Donations of new paperbacks and current magazines are always welcome, however, due to lack of shelf space old hard back books and old magazines can no longer be accepted.
Neighbourhood Watch Bob Price
Any new residents who would be interested in joining the Neighbourhood Watch, please contact Bob Price. This is a free service and available to all.
Bob intends to hold a meeting sometime in the spring when our snowbirds return. So check for further notices, either in
Fox Talk or on the bulletin board.
Pampered ChefThanks for Pampered Chef
Donations
In November of 1998, Doreen Dean and Joan Beveridge hosted a Pampered Chef Party.
A great time was had by all and many of us purchased kitchen gadgets, so that we could cook dishes as delicious as those demonstrated.Doreen and Joan donated several kitchen items to the Centre which they received as bonuses from the sales of that day. Thank you both.
Community CalendarJanuary 1999
11th, 12th, 9:00 a.m. CPR courses
18th, 25th
Fri. 15th 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Tues. 26th 9:30 a.m. Christian Women's Club
Wed. 27th 1:00 p.m. Crafts
February 1999
Wed. 3rd 9:30 a.m. Social Committee
Fri. 5th 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Sat. 13th 8:00 p.m. Valentine's Dance Party
Christmas CelebrationsOh what fun we had on that bright and balmy December Sunday hanging lights through the trees, 'round all the bushes, placing bows on garlands, indoors decorating our tree. How wonderful our community so bright and gay throughout the season. What a joy to drive in late at night through our colourful streets, reindeer welcoming us home.
Full of the Christmas spirit, at least 30 gathered to arrange the salons and decorate walls and tables for our two Christmas dinners. The Lashbrooks arrived with beautiful centrepieces made by our craft artists and 2 golden & green wreaths to decorate the library doors. At 6 o'clock on Friday and Saturday elegant ladies in lush coloured gowns from aubergine to flaming red accompanied by handsome, bright-tied gentleman gathered for drinks and then sat down to a delicious dinner as only Angies can provide. Such fun to see our Florida friends returned from the tropics and able to share with us, the ice birds, this special occasion.
Our fearless leader Ernie Whitlock gives up the special events reins but not before agreeing to help the new gang with anything he can. So we are assured of continued goodies for our events next year along with Ernie's enthusiastic support. Ernie stepped in last year with ideas and energy and it is to him we owe the fun-filled times of '98. Thank you Ernie and thank you in advance for the support we know we will receive in '99!
Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationMarg Macdonald
Seven residents participated in 6 hours of intensive education about, and practice in, skills required when some one is unconscious, choking, has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped. The course given by an instructor from St John Ambulance includes video, lecture and on the carpet practice. In fact the day is so interesting and varied that the 6 hours fly by. At the end of the day each participant having successfully demonstrated their newly-won knowledge and skills receives a certificate. Congratulations Helga Stamm, Ralph Adsetts, Bob Price, Jerry Szeps, Graham & Marg Macdonald. We have 4 more CPR days scheduled in the new year and will offer more in the spring for returning snow-birds.
What is a Condominium?The following is an excerpt from the Newsletter of the Canadian Condominium Institute:
The word "condominium" is used commonly to describe a particular style of home construction. In reality this word describes a type of home ownership and lifestyle. This concept is fairly simple but is often misunderstood by many owners and boards of directors.
A condominium is a form of shared property ownership where the unit owner owns and resides within their "unit" and the balance of the property and buildings (the "common elements") are owned by all the unit owners in the proportion specified in the condominium declaration. This includes such areas as rear yards, patios, front yards, driveways or balconies which generally remain as exclusive use common element areas.
In order to make this shared ownership concept work, a condominium corporation is created (by a by-law under the Condominium Act and the declaration), as a mechanism to bind the ownership of units and common elements together and to provide a structure to allow for its administration. The Board of Directors of the corporation is given the authority to manage the common areas and the rules and regulations either set out in the declaration or approved by the owners, on behalf of all the individual owners.
Ron Danks, Lawyer with Simpson, Wigle (Hamilton)
and Secretary to the National Board CCI
The Foxboro Green development is somewhat unique in that each owner's unit includes both a home and a homesite, so that there are no exclusive use common areas associated with each unit, as in the case of high rise condominiums or low rise town house type of properties. As a result all property outside the home/homesite is common area and jointly owned. In addition, since the registration of Foxboro Green condominiums is done in stages, the development is currently composed of 13 condominium corporations and there will ultimately be approximately 18. Each condominium owns part of the community's common element areas. All common areas will be turned over to the condominiums for joint management upon the completion of the development. At this time Foxboro Green Inc. retains ownership of the Foxboro Centre, the ponds and most other open areas.
Unit owners in Foxboro Green are governed in their home ownership by the declaration, Condominium By-Lay #1 (which establishes the management of each condominium corporation), and a Reciprocal Agreement attached to the By-law. The Reciprocal Agreement specifies that the common elements owned by each condominium corporation will be shared with all other owners in Foxboro Green and that such areas will be jointly administered by a homeowners association. Also attached to By-law #1, binding all condominium owners, is a water and a waste water treatment facility agreement for the community, to be operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at the completion of the development.
In June 1998, the owners in Foxboro Green approved a revision to the Reciprocal Agreement, establishing a new structure for the Foxboro Green Homeowners Association, with its own By-law #1.
The Foxboro Green Homeowners Association is required under the Reciprocal Agreement to manage the common elements and the rules and regulations, on behalf of each condominium corporation. The Association By-law is based on the Condominium Act and details how the Board of Management is to administer such items as contracts, annual budget, monthly fees, maintenance, replacement reserve fund account, alterations to common areas, etc. The Association By-law #1 establishes procedures for the functioning of the Association, its Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Standing Committees, and reporting to homeowners.
The following chart (in Foxtalk) illustrates the structure of the Foxboro Green Condominiums.
