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GATE GABBER By Michael Johnson

By Alberta Dugo

I encourage all residents of Del Tura to start the New Year (2021) off by joining the FMO.

The FMO (Federation of Manufactured Homeowners is the only organization that represents manufactured homeowners. Nancy Black Stewart is employed by FMO as a fulltime lobbyist to represent our interests in Tallahassee.

There is an excellent FMO webpage on our Del Tura website managed by Meg Valentino that covers news regarding the FMO and when bills pertaining to Manufactured homes and Statute 723 are pending in the legislature.

Soon, we will be conducting a door-to-door campaign to drop off membership forms and to answer any questions you might have.

Please consider joining. Call Alberta Dugo 617-974-8502 Greetings from the gate.....

I know I promised you all The Legend of Fabio at the end of The Black Cat issue...But, I submitted a story Let’s call this story SILENT NIGHT.

By the time this goes to press, Christmas will be in the rearview mirror...But, to me, it will be sitting in the passenger seat; like an old friend, accompanying me on a very pleasant ride..

As I sit here in the gatehouse, looking out over the exquisite Christmas light display here in Del Tura, I’m touched by the realization that so many of my neighbors here participate in and enjoy our holiday season. From the many volunteers who spent countless hours planning and erecting our light displays, to neighbors who erect their own home displays...I watch as residents approach the front gate in golf carts, cruising back and forth. Often with smiles and laughter lighting up their faces...Getting so much joy from the lights surrounding them. To sit in the gatehouse throughout the night, alone in quiet solitude, looking out at all the lights, is a joy. So, thank you to our volunteers..Here’s to a job well done.

Several residents have come to me to express their concerns regarding fellow residents ignoring safety requirements with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. People have been golfing and going to the pool(s) while either sick or having a person in the home sick with COVID-19.

I want to make it perfectly clear that this is not a political issue, it is a safety and well-being issue. We should always take into consideration the safety of others. The following information has been taken from the CDC website.

It is extremely important that if you have any symptoms of either flu or COVID you should isolate. COVID-19, the flu, a cold or seasonal allergy can all have very similar symptoms. They are as follows: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. Isolation means no pool, no golf and especially no interpersonal contact with other residents. No one should ever

And, while I’m thanking people, let me take this opportunity to thank the folks who have been so kind as to drop of Christmas snacks at the gate. I believe I speak for all the gate persons and rovers, Dave, Floyd, Chuck, Barbara, Ed, Barry, Ron, Jerry, George, Mike and myself, when I say, “Thank you.”

I know my faithful readers are thinking, “Between Thanksgiving and Christmas you folks sure do a lot of eating!”..Well, it’s true. We do enjoy a snack or two at this time of year...Personally, I am thankful for the cookies, the cupcakes, the popcorn, the candy and all sorts of sweets...Carrots and celery stalks, while healthy, really do not reflect the holiday season....... Besides, I get plenty of encouragement to feast on those items at home!!

I especially enjoy the solitude and serenity of each Silent Night. It (the night) provides me with an opportunity to reflect and to appreciate all that which surrounds me. ...Next issue I promise to be more entertaining and less introspective...I’ll tell you the Legend of Fabio....Until next time, it’s your old Gate Gabber,

FMO CORNER

RESIDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY

signing off. put others at risk of illness. If a member of your household is exhibiting symptoms of COVID or flu, you should isolate. The safety and consideration of others is paramount to this community’s health.

If you have traveled, consider getting tested 3-5 days after your trip and reduce non-essential activities (i.e., stay home) for a full 7 days. If you do not get tested, reduce non-essential activities for 10 days.

Even if you have been exposed to COVID, you may feel well and have no symptoms, but you can still spread the virus to others. That is why it is so important to take precautions.

To protect yourself and others you should stay at least 6 feet away from others whenever possible, cover your mouth and nose with a mask, wash your hands often and avoid crowded indoor spaces.

Most importantly: STAY HOME AND ISOLATE IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS SICK.

Your HOA Board of Directors

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Notices on ALL Bulletin Boards must be approved and Stamped by the HOA. All Others will be removed. Please bring to the HOA office during office hours to have any flyers/notices/for sale or otherwise stamped.

RULES FOR POSTING INFORMATION ON BULLETIN BOARDS

1. All notices must be submitted to the HOA office for expiration date and approval stamp. All notices must include the names and telephone numbers of each submitting resident. 2. All notices are to be posted for no more than thirty (30) days unless an extension is approved by the HOA office prior to the expiration date. 3. Notices for functions or events may be 8 ½” X 11”, typed or printed. Lettering and/or decorative infield may be colored. 4. Notices of items that are “For Sale”, “For Rent”, “Wanted”, “Wanted to Rent”, “Lost or Found” shall be on 3”X 5” or 4”X 6” cards. Items for sale or rent may also include an additional 3”X 5” or 4”X6” photograph. There are no other exceptions to this rule. 5. NOT allowed is the posting of letters of opinion or personal feelings. 6. Flyers that offer cultural events or club activities or other communities’ events will be allowed. Except for advertising from the Del Tura restaurant and pub, the posting of any business cards or advertising of services will NOT be allowed. 7. NOT allowed is the posting of any literature pertaining to politics, campaigns, or elections whether local, state or federal. An exception is made for the posting of information on individuals running for the HOA Board of Directors. Such literature should not exceed 8 ½” X 11” in size.

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