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Terry Gormley’s sales pitch cinched the deal and HBTS board members voted to hire The Continental Group to manage the home owners’ association. Gormley, Continental client relations vice president, was one of the company’s representatives who presented their plans for HBTS. Continental hired to manage HBTS The Continental Group was selected to manage Holley by the Sea during a Sept. 25 HBTS board of directors meeting. The board members listened to two presentations: one from Continental and one from Southern Association Management. The board members said they chose Continental over Southern because Continental would do the work of managing the homeowners’ association; whereas Southern would act in an advisory capacity. The proposals from both companies were about the same at $30,000. Continental has begun the work of improving communication, meeting with staff, reviewing documents and reviewing the finances and accounting practices. New HBTS board members The Holley by the Sea board of directors’ election resulted in three new board members. Jean Tashlik, Pat Traynor and Mike Hart were seated during the July 21 HBTS annual meeting. Six candidates ran for the three
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seats after William Stuart, Joseph Sipp and James Mitchell’s terms on the board expired. The candidates were Tashlik, Earl Dean, Hart, Tim Stephens, Traynor and Chris Johnson. Hart received 502 votes; Tashlik received 455 votes; and Traynor received 355 votes. Stephens received 304 votes, while Johnson garnered 271 votes and Dean rounded out the group at 236 votes. The board members filled the board positions with Pete Peterzen remaining as board president. Brooke Goldberg accepted the position of internal vice president; whereas Traynor accepted the position of external vice-president. Tash-
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lik accepted the position of treasurer and Hart filled the secretary position. HBTS sees increased traffic stops Holley by the Sea has seen more Santa Rosa County deputies citing drivers for speeding through the subdivision since Sheriff Wendell Hall was given authority to reinstitute a traffic unit. HBTS residents addressed the county commissioners during an Oct. 8 meeting to discuss the increasing traffic issues and threats to public safety in the residential community. Residents were concerned with drivers speeding on Edgewood Drive, a road that cuts through the subdivi-
sion between County Road 399 and U.S. Highway 98. In addition to increased presence of deputies, traffic calming measures have been reviewed by the association and the county. All-way stops have been proposed for Castlewood Street, Redfield Street, and Lansford Street that intersect at Edgewood; Leisure Street, Arcola Street and Reef Street that intersect with Citrus Drive; Sherwood Drive, Basswood Drive and Citrus Drive that intersect with Leisure Street; Hawthorn Drive, Bahama Drive, and Jamaica Drive that intersect with Sandstone Street; and Basswood Street that intersects with Manatee Street. Hidden Creek gets new owner Holley-Navarre Water System now owns The Club at Hidden Creek. Closing documents were signed Nov. 20 with the total cost standing at $2,003,678. The Club, located in Hidden Creek Estates, a subdivision of Holley by the Sea, was on the Top Stories continued on page 2
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TOP STORIES OF 2012 FROM PAGE ONE
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all expenditures resulted in the decreased assessments. Increased home sales/builds, beach house rentals, green belt sales, and other passive income led to an overall increase in revenue. The total expenditures for 2012 were about $1.9 million; whereas the total income was about $2.3 million. Total expenditures and revenue including carryover income from 2012 for the 2013 budget is projected to be the same at $2,226,350.
Continued from page 1 sold after Textron Financial, the loan holder, liquidated its portfolio of golf courses. HNWS created The Club at Hidden Creek, LLC to run the operations of the course and the LLC will be kept separate from HNWS. The $2 million was loaned to the LLC at 3-percent interest. The money was taken from HNWS’s cash reserve account, leaving a balance of $4 million, said Ken Walker HNWS general Parking war truce A survey to Holley by the manager. Sea residents led to an April Lower assessment for HBTS 28 meeting to determine homeowners what constituted a permaHolley by the Sea board nent structure, and to deterof directors approved the mine the general direction 2013 budget and a $15 the board should take to decrease in the 2013 annu- specify what conditions al assessment. The 2013 should be met before issuannual assessment is $350 ing a special parking permit compared to the $365 assess- for parking/storage, other ment of 2012. An increase in than enclosed in a permarevenue and decrease in over- nence structure. Eight months
later, on Dec. 1, a adopting an special parking approach to develpermit policy op a policy to drafted by the revise the guideHolley by the Sea lines at the April Architectural meeting. Control ComThe issue faded mittee was into the backapproved. ground while Pete ArticleVI, secPeterzen, HBTS Peterzen tion 10, states that board president, any“… camper, drafted what he self-propelled mobile home, believed to be a workable trailer, boat, any vehicle that policy.The HBTS ACC comhas commercial signs, adver- mittee also drafted a parktising or commercial equip- ing policy dated Nov. 6 using ment visible … must be the general principles of the enclosed in a permanent 2005 policy. That policy had structure.” been rescinded in 2009 by The April 28 meeting was the then board members. an attempt to define perDuring a Dec. 1 special manent structure. The lack meeting to resolve the issue, of definition had resulted in the ACC’s draft was different standards being approved, but not before a applied over the years, with two hour discussion was some residents receiving ver- had about a motion that latbal permission only to be lat- er failed. er cited, others needing a At that meeting, board special permit and others member Brooke Goldberg being given a violation cita- made a motion to start tion. The board approved enforcing the covenants
regarding parkcle, but rather her ing but grandfagoal was to thering those change the members that covenants so had permits as future boards of Dec. 1. After could not change much discusthe policies of this sion, the motion board or subsewas amended to quent boards. allow members She said it was until Dec. 31 to Goldberg inherently unfair complete the to homeowners necessary parking paper- to have a policy that allows work and receive a permit. board members to revoke After which time, no long- policies so easily, and much term parking permits of the turmoil over parking would be issued. Short- issues is the lack of a conterm permits would only sistent standard. be issued until July 2013, However, the other board at which time the members disagreed with covenants would be strict- the motion and it failed. ly enforced. The intent was The board then approved to spur homeowners into the draft the ACC had put action to change the forth titled,“Policy for a Specovenants which requires cial Parking Permit.” a 60 percent approval by The policy in its entirety homeowners. can be viewed at Goldberg explained that http://www.holleybytheshe had no desire to take sea.org/architectural.html away a person’s right to have under Special Parking Pera boat, RV or any other vehi- mit Information.
Remembering Holley by the Sea members By Yvonne C. Harper HBTSnews.com The year started off on a sad note with two Holley by the Sea members passing away in January and February 2012. Harry Crouch peacefully passed away, surrounded by his four sons in January. Uri“Lee” Steinert passed away in the beginning of February. With their passing, HBTS lost two members who were active and committed to creating a better community for all residents. Both men served on the Beach House committee and were instrumental in ensuring it was rebuilt. Harry also served on the social committee and was a board member. Lee served on the architectural and social committees. Lee was also part of the international cooking group that Harry’s wife, Adel, helped form. Both men were described as good friends that were always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was a friend in need, or for the community at large. Both men also loved their wives. Harry’s son Steve said after his mom passed away in 2009, his father opened up about the woman he spent his life with. Steve called it a love story that began when Harry first saw Adel while the two attended college. Lee also shared a love story with his wife, Dottie. Dottie has penned her years with Lee in a collection of love stories. The theme of both men’s lives can be summed up in a few simple words: always willing to help. And in so helping, they left Holley by the Sea a better place than when they first discovered it.
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Harry and Adel Crouch celebrate Harry’s 75th birthday; Harry, an active member of HBTS, passed away in January 2012.
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
January 2013
Holley by the Sea 2012 Neighbors Dottie Steinert: When words fail Dorothy“Dottie”Steinert has a lifetime of memories; however, she can no longer speak the stories of her life. Dottie has Lou Gehrig’s disease, an incurable disease that is marked by progressive muscle weakness, resulting in paralysis including the voice box. This leaves the person devoid of verbal communication. Dottie has not let her inability to speak mute her stories though as she has penned her life in a compilation of letters, stories, poems and other writings. Her stories are her memories from the time she was born. She writes of her cats, her garden, her younger years sitting on a small iron balcony dreaming of better days, her father, her love of the sea, and the years spent loving Lee Steinert, to include many more stories. Lee passed away in early February 2012 leaving Dottie’s life a little less full, but she takes comfort in her memories and pens of her time with Lee. In one of her writings, she described a big bird that perched in her back yard one morning shortly after Lee’s passing. It was a magnificent bald eagle and Dottie’s son believed it was Lee coming to tell her she was spending too much money. She wrote that she doesn’t believe in such things, but still she gazes into her back yard, hoping to catch another glimpse of the bird.
ken vertebra, C5 and C6, in his neck. When he finally awoke, he was told he would never walk again. At first he didn’t believe what the doctor told him, but over time he accepted the fact that he would be forever bound to a wheelchair. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, he set out in creating a life of living; although he admitted that he went through a period of depression. In the end though, for him it is really about living. Although limited, he still fishes thanks to the movement he has in his arms. It is hard for him to hold the pole because he has no hand motion, but with the help of his son, their fishing excursions result in many catches. Thomas has a caregiver that comes to his home in the morning and evening to assist him out of and into bed. A nurse also comes through a home-based program, along with a physical therapist that visits him once a month. Of his disability, he said it doesn’t matter that he can’t walk because now he just rolls and he is intent on getting out there and living. Thomas recently had the pleasure of leaving his wheelchair on the shores of Santa Rosa Sound during a Heroes on the Water event that gets wounded veterans out on the water. That day he was placed in a modified kayak to account for his disabilities. He said that although he didn’t catch any fish that day, just being out on the water and being able to hold the pole, and reel in the line himself was an awesome experience. It was the first time he fished on his own since his accident.
Demetrius Brown: Faith and football Demetrius Brown puts his faith first and as a result, he suffered setbacks, but that’s only part of his story about faith, family and Photo by Yvonne C. Harper football. Dottie Steinert suffers sits in her backyard in Holley by During the summer the Sea to get a glimpse at a bald eagle. between his sophomore and junior year at Navarre High School, he had to make the choice between attending football camp and a church youth camp. He chose the church youth camp and as a result, he lost his starting position on the NHS football team. He recalled that everyone told him how stupid his choice was, but he stressed that he didn’t think it was. Chad Lashley, the former NHS hear football coach, said he remembered Demetrius coming into his office that summer and explaining his decision. Demetrius explained to Lashley that his (Demetrius) relationship with Christ was more important than football. Lashley said that decision spoke volumes about Demetrius’witness and Photo by Yvonne C. Harper character. Demetrius Brown, a Navarre High School graduate, is now Although he lost his starting position that year, it a freshman at Cumberland University. did not deter him from working hard, on and off the field. His on-the-field skills resulted in him being noticed by Coach Dewayne Alexander, head football coach for Cumberland University of Tennessee. Demetrius’off-the-field work ethic resulted in a solid grade point average that led to Alexander offering him a four-year scholarship to Cumberland University. Demetrius began his collegiate career this past fall as a freshman at Cumberland. His story exemplifies how faith, family and hard work really do equal success.
Thomas Bailey: Resident doesn’t walk – he rolls Thomas Bailey began July 23, 2006 enjoying time with friends, participating in his friend’s house-warming party; he ended the day in the emergency room. The choice to take a swim in the bay that bordered his friend’s backyard would alter his life forever. That night he walked out onto the dock and dove off the dock head first into what he thought was deep water. Instead of feet of water, it was a mere 18 inches. That dive resulted in six weeks of unconsciousness and two bro-
Eddie and Irving Rousell: Celebrating a life time of adventures Eddie and Irving Rousell celebrated their 50th wedEddie and Irving Rousell celebrate their 50th year of marriage ding anniversary on Nov. by renewing their vows in May at the HBTS Beach House. 30. They marked the occasion with a renewal of their vows, held in May at the Holley by the Sea Beach House, and by jumping the broom. The two met while they were attending Eastern Illinois University. Irving was from New Orleans, La., and Eddie was raised in Gary, Ind. They first saw each other while in the registration line. Months later when both were at a friend’s house for dinner, Irving heard the words,“You’re going to marry this girl and don’t mess around.”He said he heard those words clear as a bell and those words were confirmation of what he was feeling. On Nov. 30, 1962, they married and began a life of adventures. They lived in Chicago for a time, before moving to Gary where IrvSubmitted photo ing held his first teaching Thomas Bailey sits in a modified kayak during a Heroes on the Water event. It was the first time he had been on position. Several years later, they packed up and moved the water since his accident in 2006. to Spain. While there they made friends who worked for the Department of Defense school system. Eddie and Irving traveled to Germany to visit their friends, interviewed for teaching jobs and were hired. They lived in Germany until their return to the U.S. in 2005. Living in Germany allowed them to travel to every European country except for Greece. Their daughter, who now lives in Manila, Philippines where she works as an immigration lawyer, meant more adventures for the two. They have since traveled throughout Asia, not only visiting their daughter, but visiting other Asian countries. The only countries their adventurous feet have not stepped foot in is Vietnam and Korea. Of his life with Eddie, Irving said that the two of them have a lifetime of adventures. So much so that he could sit for hours, conjuring up those memories and enjoying himself for hours at the remembrances. Their words of advice for what it takes to have a long-lasting, successful marriage are simple, yet timeless. Love, respect, communication and honesty: simple words and actions that Irving and Eddie exemplify, not just with each other, but with each person they meet along life’s travels. Submitted photo
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HBTS IMPROVEMENTS YEAR IN REVIEW
January 2013
Holley by the Sea Improvements Year in Review During 2012, many improvements were made to Holley by the Sea properties and amenities. Listed below are a few of these improvements. HBTS boat dock/ramp repaired The HBTS boat dock and ramp on East Bay Boulevard constructed in 1982 received some much needed repairs this year.Years of neglect and the impact of Hurricanes Dennis and Ivan resulted in a deteriorated ramp and dock. Although the dock was rebuilt after Dennis, it was practically unusable. Dan Ramsey of the HBTS Fishing Club identified the repairs that needed to be made to bring the facility up to standard. He enlisted the help of Jackie Goebel, HBTS maintenance supervisor, and brought the matter up to the board of directors. The HBTS board of directors approved $20,000 for the project. Bids were solicited and John Loftis of Loftis Marine Division, Inc. of Pensacola was contracted to perform the repairs. The work was completed in April. The boat dock and ramp is available for use to all HBTS residents. It is located on Easy Bay Blvd just west of Edgewood Drive. Softball field ready for play Jackie Goebel, the HBTS maintenance manager requested the HBTS board of directors approve funding for softball field repairs and improvements in April. The improvements cost about $16,000 and were completed by Grissett Excavating, Photos by Yvonne C. Harper LLC. The sidewalk on Sunrise Drive was extended and a pedestrian walkover was added to improve pedestrian safety. Improvements included replacing the old 4-by- 4 foot dugout with a 20-bymain property. The funding for the proj8-by- 9 foot dugout and installing a new ect was approved during the Sept. 25 HBTS tin roof and concrete slab. The metal board of directors meeting. Jennie Barrett, benches were reset at the correct grade. HBTS general manager, informed the The field was also cut and graded with board members during a Nov. 13 meeta red-clay batter and pitcher mound ing that all the necessary inspections and installed. A new 10 feet by 50 feet chainpaperwork was complete and work could link fence was added, extending it from begin. Lake Doctors was hired to conduct the backstop to the dugouts on each quarterly spraying of the area with herbiside of the field. cides. The removal of vegetation, to exclude Goebel said the purpose of the improveremoving root structures, is performed inments was to provide residents with a nice house. field to use to play softball or baseball. The goal is to have some of the beach area back by summer so HBTS families HBTS main entrance sidewalk extended and residents can take advantage of the A concerned HBTS resident led to an sound beach once again. improved sidewalk at the HBTS main entrance on Sunrise Drive. HBTS Board of Directors President Pete Peterzen discussed the issue with his fellow board submitted photo members at a March 6 meeting. He explained that he discussed the issue with The HBTS boat ramp and dock received repairs in 2012 allowing for residents to use it once again. Stephen Furman, the assistant public elliptical machine to the upright elliptical works director. Furman recommended HBTS gym equipment replaced extending the sidewalk on the east side The Holley by the Sea recreation cen- machine. The cost for both pieces of equipof Sunrise from Waters Street to U.S. High- ter gym got a new seated elliptical machine ment was less than $8,000. At that point, way 98. and leg press after Jackie Goebel, HBTS Goebel had not spent any of the $15,000 The county agreed to fund the project maintenance manager, received approval that had been allocated for weight room after District 4 County Commissioner from the board of directors to purchase equipment. An Octane seated elliptical Jim Melvin requested a $25,000 alloca- the equipment during a May 8 board meet- machine and a Hoist leg press replaced the older equipment. tion from Area 3 Impact fees. The proj- ing. ect included extending the sidewalk and Goebel reported that the leg press was creating a pedestrian bridge parallel to about 17 years old and that the elliptical HBTS beach restoration Photos by Yvonne C. Harper The Holley by the Sea beach property The beach property on HBTS common the pond so as to not disturb the pond machine had been repaired several times, or ground. Work began on Sept. 11 and and the warranty had expired. She said is being restored to allow homeowners to grounds is in the process of being restored was completed in October. that older members preferred the seated enjoy the sound shoreline located on the to allow for use again.
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HBTSNEWS 7 YARD OF THE MONTH WISH LIST FOR HBTS
January 2013
Sweat equity yields great yard
David and Sandi Bratley at their home on 2356 Sarena Court in Holley by the Sea. By Yvonne C. Harper HBTSnews.com David and Sandi Bratley bought their home at 2356 Sarena Court in 2007 because they wanted to live in a wellestablished neighborhood. “We selected Holley by the Sea because it’s nice and it’s a well-established subdivision,” said David.“That criterion could only be found in HBTS, the big lots and a home owners association to make sure it stays nice.” They moved from central California in 2007, when David transferred to Hurlburt Field while in the Air Force. He has since retired
and continues to work as a civilian at Hurlburt. When they moved into their home, the yard was overgrown and unkempt. “One of the first things we did was the flower beds,”said David. He set to work pulling out the weeds and the undergrowth. He laid weed barrier and made it pristine. He removed all the debris in the front and backyard so the yard could be seen. He also planted a couple of small trees and left the two tall pines in the front. The grass needed a lot of work and in the beginning he hired a company to spray and fertilize the front. How-
ever, he eventually started to do his own lawn maintenance. “It works better now,”said David.“The chemicals they sprayed didn’t go deep enough to get the grubs. I can spray more deeply to get rid of the grubs and if you get rid of the grubs, you get rid of the gophers.” David proudly stated that he does all the work himself, but there is a strategy to how he plans what work will be done and when it will be completed. “I do all the improvements and the heavy work in the winter and then only maintain it (the yard) in the summer,” explained David.“That’s
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how I get around the heat in the summer.” Last year, one major project he accomplished was putting in a raised platform for a garden in the back yard. He connected the garden irrigation system into his sprinkler system and planted a variety of vegetables, herbs and fruit. “We had our first crop this year,”said David.“There were sweet potatoes, green peppers, green beans, carrots, onions, scallions, cilantro, cucumbers and strawberries.” He admitted he did have a couple of crop failures when the corn, watermelon, cantaloupe and pumpkin failed to yield any crops, but he
thinks the failure was due to planting them directly into the soil and not in the raised bed. This winter’s project involves building a shed in the back yard. He will also landscape around the shed and install grass plugs to fill in any bare spots. While he removed an old tree that was dying, he planted a plum tree and a peach tree. Like with most yards, there is always something to do but he enjoys working with his hands and seeing the rewards of his hard work. “The satisfaction of sweat equity, and contributing to the neighborhood,”said David.
During Halloween and Christmas, his yard becomes animated with lights and decorations. The two pines in the front become home to a gigantic spider at Halloween, and gives air to Snoopy at Christmas. “The Christmas and Halloween lights are more for the community than us, although we like doing them,” he said.“It’s fun to see a car pull up, slow down and look at the giant spider. It makes it special.” Their commitment to their home and to the community is the reason why the Bratley’s yard was selected as January’s yard of the month.
HBTS Board of Directors’ New Year’s wish list Holley by the Sea board of director members, HBTS general manager Jennifer Barrett, Continental and the HBTS board of directors were asked what,“If you had the power to ensure three things were completed in 2013, what would they be?” Don Alley, Continental Regional Director ■ Reduce accounts receivables by 30 percent. Funds are critical to maintain and improve a thriving community. ■ Increase continuity on the board of directors by amending bylaws: Section 2 Classification of Directors that currently states directors shall be elected by the members for two year terms, with no director to serve more than two years during any five-year period, To read: directors shall be elected by the members for two years to be staggered. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, any vacancy occurring on the board before the expiration of a term may be filled by an affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining directors, even if the remaining directors constitute less than a quorum, or by the sole remaining director. In the alternative, a board may hold an election to fill the vacancy, in which case the election procedures must conform to the requirements of the governing documents. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, a board member appointed or elected under this section is appointed for the unexpired term of the seat being filled.
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■ Increase owner confidence in association affairs through better communication and valued customer service. Terry Gormley, Continental V.P. Client Relations ■ Revision of documents ■ 80 percent of residents email addresses and phone numbers on file ■ Better communication Jennifer Barrett, General Manager ■ To have more Holley by the Sea events and increase our participation in the community. ■ To work to revitalize the HBTS documents. ■ To keep improving our community center so this is a place everyone is proud to be a part of.
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Pete Peterzen, HBTS Board of Directors President “I have nothing to contribute at the moment.” Brooke Goldberg, HBTS Board of Directors Internal Vice-President ■ Covenants changed ■ Long term (1, 3, 5 year) plans in place ■ Increased community participation Pat Traynor, HBTS Board of Directors External Vice-President ■ Get the beach restored. ■ Get the members of the board to follow (the) covenants and (to) not make policy that circumvents (the) covenants; help get the covenants updated to allow more owner say in how HBTS shall be
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run by reducing the percent (of home owners) needed to chance covenants. ■ Try to resolve the trust issue and special treatment some receive; I would like all to be treated fairly and honestly. Jean Tashlik, HBTS Board of Directors Treasurer ■ Update covenants ■ Better community communication ■ Establish long-term plans Mike Hart, HBTS Board of Directors Secretary ■ Covenants updated ■ Better homeowner participation in all aspects of the HOA ■ A 5-year plan achievable independent of BOD (board of directors) membership.
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BUSINESS BILLBOARD P A I D
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
January 2013
Experts discuss challenges of maintaining a healthy lawn The rainy November day proved an ideal time for two of Santa Rosa County's leading lawn experts, who normally spend most of their day working outdoors, to meet at T.C.'s Front Porch for lunch and discuss the challenges of keeping lawns healthy in the local area. Skip Orth, local lawn expert and owner of Father and Son Landscape shared his experiences with Blake Thaxton who has recently joined the Santa Rosa Extension Agency since Theresa Friday retired. Blake has an extensive landscape as well as educational background which enable him to bring an effective mix of practical experience and the latest scientific methods and research to Santa Rosa County. Which type of grass is the best? One of the topics the two discussed was the importance of choosing the right variety of grass - based on how you intend to maintain it. Skip and Blake both agree, one of the most common problems of residential lawns in this area is the over maintenance of centipede grass. The phenomenon of a centipede lawn having to be replaced every 7 to 10 years is 100 percent due to incorrect mainte-
nance practices according to both men. Blake noted that centipede is sometimes referred to as "the poor man's grass" because it requires such little care in the way of fertilizer and water. He went on to say if centipede grass is maintained with minimum water and fertilizer it should last indefinitely. The problem he added is that homeowners with centipede lawns want it dark green and fertilize it until it is no longer the yellowish green color it is naturally. Skip shared numerous experiences of meeting with home owners whose centipede lawn had severely declined. The vast majority of these lawns had been consistently fertilized several times a year and watered constantly - the very opposite of the way centipede grass should be cared for. Skip likens this type of maintenance to running alcohol through your family car engine. It'll go real fast for a short time - and then burn out! Two types of grass both Skip and Blake recommend for someone who wants a "trophy lawn" are zoysia and Bermuda. These grass types will tolerate high amounts of fertilizer and become lush and green without the consequences of decline that centipede grass suffers from.
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Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Landscape shared his experiences with Blake Thaxton who has recently joined the Santa Rosa Extension Agency at T.C.’s Front Porch.
Do you have this weed in your yard? Both Skip and Blake have fielded numerous inquiries from home owners frustrated with one weed in particular - chamber bitter. If you're not familiar with chamber bitter, many describe it as a miniature mimosa tree. It thrives at just about any height whether mowed short or left to grow high and produces copious amounts of seeds on the underside of the leaves. It can multiply and spread rapidly throughout a lawn! Skip discussed successfully controlling chamber bitter through the proper timing of pre-emergent spring weed applications since at this time a good post emergent product is not available that will kill chamber bitter once it is actively growing. Water - the foundation of a healthy lawn Both of these lawn experts agree that it takes much more than just proper chemical applications to produce a healthy lawn. Blake said that insufficient or poorly installed irrigation systems are a universal problem everywhere he's been and without adequate, even distribution of water over the entire lawn it is impossible for the lawn to stay healthy. Skip added that this is the very reason he includes a thorough inspection of the irrigation system whenever he performs an in depth lawn audit. He says nine times out of 10, deficiencies in the system turn up severe enough to significantly affect the health of the grass. Even with a proficient irrigation system, watering practices play a big part in
keeping the lawn healthy. Blake believes over-watering is the most common mistake that most home owners make when it comes to irrigating their lawn.Too much irrigation causes disease activity, shallow root growth and as well as other issues that will cause decline in the lawn. This was the biggest lawn insect pest last year Skip and Blake both said they received numerous inquiries last summer from distraught home owners whose lawn seemed to be disappearing before their very eyes! Sod web worms were a significant problem last year. These tiny green caterpillars are the larval stage of a common lawn moth.These small, solid brown moths drop their eggs into the grass. When the caterpillars hatch, they immediately begin feeding on the blades of the grass. Depending on the size of the infestation, it is possible for them to literally defoliate a healthy lawn in a day. Fortunately, Skip provides treatments that are effective at stopping these pests in their tracks. Would you like some expert advice on your lawn? Skip offers a free lawn consultation to anyone who is concerned about their grass. His company, Father and Son Landscape is one of only a few companies offering full service lawn remediation dealing with everything from irrigation to pest control and environmental issues. Skip can be reached by calling or texting to 850-240-7935 or email at fatherandsonlandscape@yahoo.com
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Homeowners are responsible for the appearance of their yards throughout the year, not just during the spring and summer months. Below are some guidelines to ensure your lawn meets the requirements of our covenants. • Mowed throughout the entire year – front, back and side yards • Edge along your driveway and sidewalk • Fertilize and apply pre-emergent weed control annually • Keep beds mulched and clear of weeds and grass • Trim around fence, mailbox, boarders and home • Prune bushes and trim trees, removing any dead limbs • Water on a regular basis and ensure your sprinkler system is operable • Keep lawn free of trash and debris • Do not store miscellaneous items in your yard or driveway • Contact Waste Management, www.wm.com, 866-770-4176, for yard waste pick-up. • Tips on lawn care, see the University of Florida IFAS, Lawn & Garden website.
Fishing Club Super Bowl Party February 3, 2012 at the beach house. The specific times will be provided after our club meeting on January 8th. Annual Shrimp Boil July 20, 2012 (3-9 PM), Pavilion #1 (unless the new pavilion is finished). Annual Take a Kid Fishing October 5, 2013 (8AM -12PM) @ Navarre Fishing Pier. Annual Fish Fry November 9, 2012 (3-8 PM), Pavilion #1 (unless the new pavilion is finished). Also, below are the scheduled dates for the HBTS Fishing Club Monthly Meetings and Last Friday’s Sociable for 2013. Please add these dates to the HBTS Calendar. Please let me know if there’s a problem.
Hello HBTS members, To begin, I and the Board would personally like to thank all the homeowners and employee in Holley by the Sea who donated toys Barrett to the Marine Toys for Tots drive. We donated almost 200 toys to the organization this year.You have all made a difference in the life of a child this year. Also, on behalf of all the employees of HBTS, I would like to thank all the homeowners for our employee holiday party at the Club at Hidden Creek. The Tuscan Grille did a great job and everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. During the month of November, we had the 399 boat ramp dock piling repaired at a cost of $995. We have begun landscaping at the ponds on Sunrise and we are improving the landscaping at the beach house and around the tennis courts. We replaced broken trash containers and lids down by the beach and pavilion areas. We have purchased some new picnic tables for under the breezeway at the pools and have moved the older tables down by the tennis and basketball courts. We have also replaced the broken court brushes at the tennis courts as well. Finally, we did an air quality test inside the pool dome which came back clear. For the ending month of November, our funds are as follows: • Cash Account Balances, November 30, 2012 • Operating Account ............... $ 2,037,992.94 Reserve Account..........................$ 374,160.05 Improvement and Expansion....$ 137,316.24 • $ 69,983.00 uncollected for 2012. 96 % of assessments collected compared to 94% last year. • Operating Expenses are 21 % under budget as of November 30, 2012. Don’t forget, your 2013 Assessment payment is due on January 1st, 2013. The last day you may have it in without incurring fees is January 31st.You may stop in to pay at the recreation center, pay online via MasterCard or Visa on the website, or mail checks made payable to Holley by the Sea directly to the bank at Charter Bank, PO Box 3654, Milton, FL 32572. All Account whose payments are not received in the office or at the bank on or after February 1st will incur a $25.00 late fee and 18% interest. Please make sure to have your payment in on time to avoid those fees. As always, I am in my office Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Please stop in any time if you have any questions or concerns.
July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
HBTS Fishing Club “Last Friday Sociable” Pavilion # 1, 6-9 PM. January- NONE February 22 March 29 April 26 May 31 June 28 July 26 August 30 September 27 October 25 November NONE December 6 (Holiday Social) at the Rec Center Café Area
TRASH CANS Pursuant to Article VII, Section 11. of our covenants, trash cans and recycle bins should be concealed from public view except on trash pickup days. Please keep your containers in your backyard, your garage, behind your fence or barrier to obscure them from view. Concealing these containers will improve the neatness and appearance of our community.
Also, we would appreciate it if you would have the events added to the Reader Board one two to three days prior to the event. Thanks Billy Neal President, HBTS Fishing Club 207-9093
Youth Department News • Before and After School Program: TheYouth Department provides a before and after school program for school-age children (Kindergarten – 5th grade) who are members of Holley by the Sea. There is currently a waiting list for the after school program. For more information please contact the Youth Department. • Parents’ Night Out: Parents’ Night Out is open to all school age (kindergarten – 5th grade) members of Holley by the Sea. Be on the lookout for the 2013 Parents’ Night Out dates.
• Fun Factory: Please be sure to call the day of to reserve a slot for your child. Space is limited. Cost is $3/hour per child. Morning Fun Factory: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, ages 6 months – 5 years old Evening Fun Factory: Mon. – Fri. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, ages 6 months – 10 years old Sat. Fun Factory: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, ages 6 months – 10 years old *New Fun Factory Forms: Please be aware, beginning Jan. 1, the Youth Department will be
updating all Fun Factory information. Therefore, all parents with children that participate in the Fun Factory Program must complete a new form. • Closure Dates : Building Closed Monday, Jan. 1 Morning Fun Factory: Closed Monday, Jan. 21 for Martin Luther King Day • The Youth Dept. and Architectural Dept. would like to thank everyone who participated in the Toys for Tots Drive. We were able to collect lots of toys for several children.
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Fun Factory: We have new hours! Please remember reservations are required. For reservations, contact the Youth Department. Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m.-noon, 5-8 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-noon
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8:30 am Aerobics 8:30 am Cardio 9:30 am Pilates 10:30 am Zumba 5:00 pm Poker Night 5:30 pm Taekwondo 5-13 6:30 pm Taekwondo 13-up 7:30 pm Zumba
New Years Day Recreation Center is Closed
8 9:30 am Architectural Control Committee Meeting 10:00 am Social Committee Meeting 10:20 am Yoga 5:50 pm Aerobics 6:00 pm BOD Meeting 6:30 pm Fishing Club Meeting 7:30 pm Zumba
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8:30 am Aerobics 8:30 am Cardio 9:30 am Pilates 10:30 am Zumba 5:00 pm Poker Night 5:30 pm Taekwondo 5-13 6:30 pm Taekwondo 13-up 7:30 pm Zumba
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For information about HBTS Calendar Events contact 939-1693 Thursday
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Thank you, Jennie Barrett General Manager
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HBTS Fishing Club Meeting 7PM HBTS Recreation Center (Screen Room) January 8 (since first Tuesday is a holiday) February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4
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10 8:30 am Body Conditioning 10:20 am Yoga 5:50 pm Aerobics 6:15 pm Pyramid Training 7:30 pm Zumba
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Before and After School Care: We currently have a waiting list. If you are interested in having your child’s name added to the list please contact the Youth Department.
Want to get involved with social events? Our monthly committee meeting will be at night starting in January. For more information, call 939-3018 x0 or email the Social Committee chairperson at bobgeller@bellsouth.net
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