May Fox Talk Digest VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5 2000 Deadline for Submissions: 1st of each month Editors: Maurice & Ruth Dean 147 Foxboro Drive

SPRINGTIME

While a young person's fancy may turn to thoughts of love, the thoughts of others may turn to favourite outdoor activities such as gardening, golf, tennis, etc. This is about golf.

Golf is a favourite for many of our residents. In fact, some may have actually moved to Foxboro Green because of the proximity to a golf course. While it is likely that most of us have had some experience with the game, there may be those who are relatively new golfers. This being so, we thought it might be meaningful to reiterate some of the very basic rules. Not the rules developed by the "Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews", those have undoubtedly been committed to memory by everyone even thinking of swinging a golf stick.

No, the rules we are talking about are the "No Fault Rules of Golf" developed by one Louis Boone. These, with minor modifications, are as follows:

1. A ball sliced or hooked into the rough shall be lifted and placed in the fairway at a point equal to the distance it carried or rolled to in the rough. Such veering right or left results from friction between the face of the club and the cover of the ball. A player should not be penalized for the erratic behavior of the ball resulting from uncontrollable mechanical phenomena.

2. A ball hitting a tree shall be deemed not to have hit the tree. Hitting a tree is

simply bad luck and luck has no place in a scientific game. Besides the

game was originally invented on "links" or treeless courses. The player

should estimate the distance the ball would have traveled

if it had not hit the tree and play the ball from that

point, assuming it is on a nice tuft of grass.

3. There shall be no such thing as a lost ball.

The missing ball is on, or at least near, the

course somewhere and will eventually be found

and pocketed by someone else. It thus becomes a

stolen ball and a player should not compound the

felony by charging himself or herself a penalty stroke.

4. If a putt passes over the hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. The law of gravity holds that an object attempting to maintain a position in the atmosphere without support must drop. The law of gravity supercedes, and pre-dates, the law of golf.

5. A ball that stops on the brink of the hole and hangs there, defying gravity, is deemed to have dropped. The law of gravity cannot be defied.

6. A ball that rims the cup is also deemed to have dropped. To rim the cup the ball has to move sideways and this defies both the law of physics and the law of gravity.

7. A putt that stops close enough to inspire such comments as "You could blow it in" may be blown into the hole. This rule does not apply if the ball is more than three inches from the hole because no one wants to make a travesty of the game.

8. A local rule for Foxboro Green residents playing Foxwood only, requires that balls hit into Foxboro Green may be played from where they lie, without penalty. Divots must be carefully replaced as a courtesy to friends and neighbours who graciously permit this to take place. A preferred course of action is to request the friendly resident to throw the ball back onto the course together with any other non-Foxboro Green balls that may have accumulated. In the event that the ball is thrown back rule #1 is invoked and the ball is placed appropriately.

Homeowners' Association

The May 1st board meeting opened to a demand for more chairs as the visitors overflowed into the TV area. It is gratifying that so many homeowners take an interest in the affairs of the community. Yet having said that, we are finding that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find those who are willing to volunteer their time to tackle some of the tasks that need to be performed.

It is understandable that many us may not wish to commit to a long term undertaking, however , as the saying goes "many hands make light work". The association recently asked for nominations to the Applications Review Committee (ARC) and received only five applicants, and this scenario is repeated over and over again. Moving to Foxboro is as much a change of lifestyle as well as a new home, my daughter sums it up best when describing Foxboro to her friends when she says "and you even have to wave to people you don't know".

The future of the settling ponds was the topic of many of those who spoke up at the homeowners input session, and it appears that there may be strong feelings on both sides of this issue. This item will have to resolved by a consensus of votes taken at condo meetings.

The committee studying the question of a property manager reviewed the package being given to the condo presidents for homeowners input. It should be noted that this is an information package only in order to receive your input, and will be discussed at your condo meeting sometime this month. The final vote on the question will come later.

The committee to review applications for homeowner improvements (ARC) was formed. It is now ready to assume its role, also ready is the final version of ballot form to approve the revisions to By-Law#1.

A new committee has been formed to review the rules adopted by the community, again you will have the opportunity to have your two cents worth. You will be asked for your views on what changes, additions, deletions you would like to see.

To those who thought that the representative from FGI had a bigger than usual smile, we learned on this very day that home 200 had been sold, but the gloom reappeared when he heard the Leafs score. That now leaves only 15, including models, to sell. Soon those dust bowl days will be gone. We were also advised that all the unused mail boxes have been sealed, in an attempt to avoid misdirected mail.

The Grounds Committee chair reported that the new season began with lawn care etc. which is now underway. The Sprucegrove tree planting should be completed in about two weeks, and work on the pathways will resume soon. We were also advised that it is planned to repair the grassed areas along the main entry road. The committee also received approval for a non budgeted repair to the pathway on the west side.

The board was advised that the Region of Waterloo has verbally advised that the cost of providing a right turn lane from the west at the main entrance could exceed $30,000.00. A formal written report is expected later this month.

The Rec. Centre chair informed the board about problems in the pool area caused by condensation on the windows. This is resulting in damage to the window frames as well as the drywall. The board did approve the installation of a monitoring system which will alert us if there are power and system failures. We have a major investment in the Rec. Centre and we must be prepared to safeguard it.

The committee looking at the Presentation Centre gave a verbal report to the board, it was the unanimous decision of the committee that the purchase of the building is not economically viable and that we could be faced with major costs, even if some of the other problems such as permits could be overcome. The board therefore agreed not to pursue the matter further.

A board member raised the concern of non residents, including children fishing the lake. Now, some of the fishing stories I have heard from a certain party on Foxboro Drive who goes to great lengths to avoid doing chores are questionable. The concern here is one of liability should an accident or perhaps a major calamity happen. A sign is to be erected warning the offenders of the possible consequences. Perhaps some of our snowbirds could bring a couple of crocodiles back next year (gee, that may solve the geese problem too).

The next board meeting is July 6, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.

Grounds Committee

The Grounds Committee is off and running for another season. It promises to be busy, exciting and unique, in that sometime this year "all of this will be ours"! There are very few unoccupied homes left, which means a larger population from which to draw volunteers. We need your input, your expertise and your hands-on abilities. So please join us on Thursday, May 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Good reports and comments have been received in connection with our snow removal program. Richard Shantz, our resident supervisor, and Rod Roth, the Contractor, teamed up and did a great job. Our thanks to them for keeping the community's roads in such good and safe condition.

If you are thinking of planting trees and want to attract a variety of birds, consider red cedar, fir hemlock, pine or holly. Deciduous trees that love birds and visa versa are alders, white ash, linden, beech, hawthorn and the birches.

Lawn fertilizing is an on-going process at this time of the year. A 21-7-7 mix is appropriate.

Some of our projects, such as plant-a-tree; adopt-a-bed; feed the swans; pathway engineering and maintenance; regional representatives; etc., need more support. Will we see you on May 4th , 9:30 a.m. at The Centre? I hope so.

Recreation Centre

Easter weekend saw a large number of families enjoying the pool It was a relief there did not appear to be any problems.

Pool Plants

Several residents have stored plants in the pool area over the winter. It would be appreciated if these plants could be removed by May 15th. Plants not suitable will be removed after this date.

The Recreation Committee is planning on not accepting plants next winter. Instead, the Committee is exploring the idea of providing permanent planter boxes with a suitable array of plants.

Foxboro Centre Rules and Regulations (rev. Nov. 1st, 1999)

Residents who have the old version of the Rules and Regulations are asked to notify their Condo President and the revised version will be provided.

Security System

Recommendations are being tabled at the May 1st Board Meeting to upgrade the existing system and to provide monitoring of essential systems.

Line Dancing

ARE YOU INTERESTED

IN LEARNING

RECREATIONAL

Line Dancing

FOR

BEGINNERS?

Classes could start

MONDAY, MAY 1st, 2000

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Can't make it on May 1st?

Come the next week

Check with Lil Good at 634-9902

Thank You

A big thank you goes out to all thirty-four residents who came to our first "HOUSE PARTY", making it successful enough to give it another go. The evening was something new for all of us and the encouragement we have received has been greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to all those who won "Spot Dances" and "Door Prizes".

Many thanks to those who helped us to clean up and a special thank you to Ruth and Maurice Dean for their help with the advertising.

Keep watching for the date of our next "HOUSE PARTY" dance!

Keeping In Touch

Aida Tengler & Raymond Satchell (33 Sun Valley Dr.), Elaine & Audy DesRoches (3 Woods Edge Crt.) and Ray Whittemore & Sandra Sparkes (23 Woods Edge Crt.) were welcomed to our community in April.

Lady Duffers

It's that time of year again - Time for the Lady Duffers of Foxboro Green to get together for laughs, companionship and even golf.

No matter what you consider your playing calibre to be, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Place: Foxwood Golf Club

Day: Tuesday, May 2nd

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Check the Mail Room for any time change notices.

For further information call: May Aquilina 634-9977

Joan Beveridge 634-5956

Thank You Rosemary Schaaf

A big "THANK YOU" to volunteers Joan Beveridge, Charlotte Burnstine, Audrey Euler, Betty Huehn, Pam Linnemann, Marion Koehler, Rosemary Schaaf and Marg Wendland for the giving of their time to canvas Foxboro Green for the Canadian Cancer Society.

A total of $2,430.00 was raised. A job well done and thank you residents and volunteers for your generous contributions.

Care Committee Report

The Care Committees continues to help to organize services for residents who need driving, or a little home help. So keep up the good work of letting us know if we can help you in any way!

Tues. May 23rd at 7:30 p.m . "Understanding Cataract Surgery" will be repeated. Jerry Szeps will be there to field your questions. Don't miss this opportunity!

THE FOXBORO HISTORICAL COMMITTEE

Needs Your Help

in Compiling

A History of Foxboro Green

If you have any old photos, videos, articles

or

information about our past

Please contact one of the following:

Joan Beveridge 634-5956

Lillian Good 634-9902

Don Hill 634-9841

Mary Loker 634-5925

Crafts

Date: Wednesday, May 31st

Time: 1:00 p.m.

This month we are going to make "Bobby Bumble Bee"

Materials needed:

1 11/2" wooden knob

1 21/2" clay pot

1 pr. 31/2" nylon angel wings

(to find, try Lewiscraft)

1 2" Styrofoam egg

wire 24 gauge black wire

paints licorice and lemon custard

glue gun

For further information, please call June at 634-5724.

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital: unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. What do you do???

You've been trained in CPR but the guy that taught the course neglected to tell you how to perform it on yourself. Without help, the person whose heart stops beating properly and who begins to feel faint, has only about ten seconds left before losing consciousness.

These victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let up until help arrives. or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.

Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it to regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

Taken from the newsletter "And the Beat Goes On".

SOME FOXBORO SNOWBIRDS

From: The Editors of Fox Talk

Last fall we asked if you would mind letting us know what you wanted us to do with your issues of Fox Talk. Unfortunately, there were those who did not reply. There are several households where we now have up to six months' copies of the newsletter. We will hold them until May 15th. If you don't contact us by that date, we will dispose of them.

New Residents: from May 16th - May 19th some back-copies of Fox Talk may be available. If interested give us a call at 634-5471.

Community Calendar

May 2000

Mon. 1st 1:30 p.m. Line Dancing Instruction

Mon. 1st 7:00 p.m. FG Assoc. Board Mtg.

Wed. 3rd 1:00 p.m. Toaist Tai Chi

Thurs. 4th 9:30 a.m. Grounds Com. Mtg.

Fri. 5th 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour

Thurs. 11th 2:00 p.m. Beauty Program (repeat)

Sat. 20th begins 8:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast

Tues. 23rd 7:30 p.m. Cataract Surgery (repeat)

Wed. 31st 1:00 p.m. Crafts

June 2000

Fri. 2nd 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour

Wed. 7th 2:30 p.m. Toyota Plant Visit

(limited registration)

Upcoming Special Events

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday May 20th: PANCAKE BREAKFAST will welcome back our snowbirds and celebrate the running of the maple syrup. Be sure to sign up so that the boys get lots of food for all. Attention all men! Please sign up to help with this breakfast for this is organized and executed by our men. Your help will be much appreciated.

TOYOTA VISIT

Wednesday June 7th at 2:30 p.m.

Forty-eight Foxboro residents will be able to visit Toyota's motor manufacturing plant in Cambridge in June. There will be a sign-up in early May and it will be first come first serve. For security, names of those going must be submitted to Toyota seven days prior to the tour. There are dress stipulations which must be observed for safety during the tour e.g.. no dresses! These instructions will be written on the events board. This has been arranged by Jim Ainsworth who hopes that after the tour all those attending will go out to dinner at Pioneer BBQ.

All Day Saturday July 1st

Canada Day will be celebrated with games and our usual fabulous BBQ in the evening. Wally Morrison has agreed again to co-ordinate the sporting events and will be looking for volunteers to help with the organization. If you can, say Yes! There will be sign-ups for this. We need numbers to have enough food. Mark your calendars now!

Thursday May 11th at 2 p.m. in Salon A&B.

Jennifer Zehr will demonstrate the 12 step BEAUTY PROGRAM of "Look Good, Feel Better". We look forward to seeing you there. Light refreshments will be served afterwards and there are no sales. It's all fun!

Thank You Augie Sherban

On April 5th many of our residents went down to see Augie at The Centre. We staggered in carrying bags of pills, so that we could ask whether or not all our medicines were compatible.

Augie was great in explaining the interactions of some of our medicines with certain foods and/or vitamins. If he couldn't give the answer immediately he made sure that we got the proper information at a later date.

Sometimes we tend to forget about some of those bottles in the "back regions of the cupboard" and it was good to know if we should keep them or pitch them. I know that I now have a lot more space in one kitchen cupboard.

Again, Augie, thank you for your patience and the time that you gave to all of us. It is very much appreciated.

Held Thursday April 13 at Marian's Country Cupboard in Hawksville

by Marg Macdonald

This, our first spring fling, was a great success! Forty starving Foxborites landed at Marian's where we were filled to exploding with turkey and beef. The jellied, cream cheese melt-in-your mouth, layered salad was outstanding. From beginning to end every food presented was delicious. The rolls were hot out of the oven.

We sat at large tables and were able to visit one another including seeing the new arrivals from Florida.

Jim Ainsworth acted as host, introducing Marian to us and then as Santa Claus he gave out door prizes to everyone. Brenda Sinclair was the lucky winner of an enormous basket of Easter goodies donated by Murrays I.G.A.

The entire group went home with at least one box of cookies donated by Dare Cookies (arranged by our own Doug Grischow). Other prizes were donated by Westmount Pharmacy, Heart & Home Flooring & Paint, Old Country Restaurant, Ross Dixon Financial, Cut & Curl Salon, Kennedy's Tavern, Angie's Kitchen, BoDe Sweets, BiWay Stores, N.S. Martin, Tim Horton, Lens Mill Store, McDonalds, Robert Caldwell Financial, Knechtels, Harkwood Furniture, Zehrs Markets, Crossroads Restaurant, and Cloverleaf Farms. We thank them all for their contribution to our very successful outing.

:) :)

Garbage Collection Reminder

Spring Clean-Up

Thursday, May 11th, 2000

We would remind all residents that the annual, Spring Clean-Up will be held on Thursday, May 11th for large items not normally collected in your weekly pick-up.

The following items will not be picked up:

* Household Hazardous Waste

* Tires

* Manufacturer's Waste, Auto Parts, Liquid Waste

* Construction/Demolition Materials

Please see page 45 of your Wilmot Community Recreation Guide.

Foxboro Green Has Its Own Website!!!

DID YOU KNOW???

http://home.golden.net/~foxcig/

It wasn't until I was recently talking to one of our residents, that it occurred to me that I have never mentioned this fact in Fox Talk.

If you have a computer and are on the internet, go into this wonderful site. George Walker is the webmaster. George has done a wonderful job and spent many hours setting it up. He has all sorts of information about our fair community.

There are some parts where you need a password to enter (budgets etc.). George or any of us who have been involved in the internet have that code and it is available to residents only. So give us a call.

Thank You George for a job well done.

For Bridge Players Only

When asked why she left her last employment, a cleaning woman, who was applying for a new position, replied:

"Yessir, they paid good wages, but it was the most ridiculous place I ever worked."

"They played a game called Bridge and last night a lot of folk were there. As I was about to bring in the refreshments, I heard a man say, 'Lay down and let's see what you've got.' Another mans says, 'I've got strength and no length'. Then another mans says to the lady 'Take your hand off my trick'. I pretty near dropped dead just then when the lady answered 'You forced me. You jumped me twice when you didn't have the strength for one raise'. Another lady was talking about protecting her honour and two ladies were talking and saying, 'Now it's time for me to play with your husband and you can play with mine'."

"Well, I just got my hat and coat and as I was leaving, I hope to die, if one of them didn't say, 'Well I guess we'll go home now. That was the last rubber'!"