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JANUARY 2021

                                   THE OFFICIAL Newsletter OF COUNTRYWAY
A Message from Your Community                   reported in December that a white Lab          AN IMPORTANT NOTE
     Manager and Master                         was allowed to roam freely on the soccer
                                                                                               During the renovation of our tennis court
                                                field. The dog’s feces were not bagged
        Board President                         and removed. These actions are
                                                                                               fencing, witnesses saw evidence of
                                                                                               people on the courts.
       By: Michelle Walsh, LCAM &
                                                violations of both Countryway registered
   Marlene L. Sacarello, HOA Master Board       rules and Hillsborough County rules.
                                                                                               This is unacceptable! Safety must         be
                  President                     Please me mindful and respectful on
                                                                                               foremost in our minds and respect        for
                                                common areas of our community.
  Happy New Year and Welcome 2021!                                                             projects in progress. Unfortunately,     the
                                                                                               witnesses were unaware to call           the
2021 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT                          Please take a look at the parking lot
                                                                                               Sherriff’s office and report             the
                                                surface repairs off of Country Hollow.
The Annual assessment of $360 was due on                                                       trespassing.
                                                ACPLM did a great job with the recent
January 1, 2021 and will become delinquent      warranty repairs.
as of January 31, 2021. Your prompt                                                            The Board asks everyone to please be
payment benefits us all by facilitating                                                        diligent in following safety rules during
                                                We have all heard many times about the
repairs and replacements in the common                                                         construction on our property.
                                                roaming coyote (s) which has taken up
areas of our community.                         residence in not only our community by         LANDSCAPE REPORT
                                                in our surrounding communities. Florida
PARKS AND RECRETATION AREAS                     Fish and Wildlife promotes hazing of this      As of this printing, the last erosion
The manufacturer was unable to match            animal to help keep a distance between         problem at 11643 Fox Creek should be
replacement picnic tabletops for the two        you and a coyote. Hazing should continue       completed. There were many obstacles to
dog parks. Therefore, two 8 ft. backless        until the animal is completely off the site.   overcome with this project and the total
benches have been ordered for each dog          Hazing is the use of loud noises to            cost was more than expected.
park and will be installed soon. Each bench     encourage the animal to move on. These
will be mounted on a cement pad to keep         animals seem to be getting more                On December 14th the process of having
fire ants from biting residents while seated.   acclimated to our community. They feed         two new additional wells drilled within
Complaints of excessive fire ant activity at    on cats and sometimes small dogs. Please       the community began. One will be
both parks was reported. Fire ant mounds at     be mindful that the ones witnessed in our      located on Waters and the second one will
both dog parks were treated in December         community have recently been seen              be located on Country Hollow Drive.
with Top Choice. This treatment should last     inside of some sub-association walls or        Both well sites are by pre-existing pump
for at least one year. This application         sunning at our recreational areas. For         stations at these two locations. Reasons
required both dog parks be closed for a few     those of you who have children that            for adding two more wells include
days.                                           depart from a school bus on Country            avoiding the use of pond water for
                                                Hollow Drive near our recreational park,       irrigation purposes and for pumping water
New swing set chains, slat seats, swing         please speak to them about the use of          more efficiently through our irrigation
mats, pole top covers and tennis court          hazing. Do not feed these animals and do       system. Lastly, the main motivation for
benches have been ordered for the               not get in close proximity of them. Some       this project was to remedy ongoing rust
recreational areas off of Waters Ave.           say that these animals are losing their        on sub-association walls. Residents near
Installation of all should be completed         homes due to continual building of             the two drilling locations were notified by
sometime in January. At the time of this        homes and new roads. It really is a shame      mail of the start date and the possibility of
article the tennis courts should be             that their environment in which they live      loud noises.
completely renovated. The renovations           is constantly changing. For further            Several residents have inquired recently
include- new fencing, new benches, asphalt      information please go to this links:           about responsibility of tree trimming. All
and paint repair to holes left from former                                                     trees on your property must be
poles, electric and card access hooked back     https://www.fox13news.com/news/                maintained by you, the resident. Trees
for gate entrée. A big “Thank You” goes         westchase-residents-in-awe-of-black-           that are located in front of your home in
out to Daren McGovern again! He recently        coyote                                         the grassy areas between the sidewalk and
ordered new ties for our tennis court wind                                                     the road are also the resident’s
protectors. This was greatly appreciated by     https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/         responsibility. Please also note that limbs
the Board. The large LED light on the left      newsroom/2019/01/18/dos-and-donts-of-          that hang over onto your property may be
of the court was faulty. It was still under     urban-coyotes                                  cut by you.
warranty and is now replaced. It was                                                                                Continued on page 5

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                 THE OFFICIAL Newsletter OF COUNTRYWAY                                                                        Marlene Sacarello

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             Babysitters, Dog Walkers, Pet Sitters                                                                          Michelle Walsh
          Teenagers Needed For Outside And Around                                                                     Community Association Manager
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                        Lucrecia, dog walker 777-3422                                                             Please also visit our community website at
             Tanya, babysitter, dog walker, pet sitter 855-4936                                                             www.countryway.org
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                                  Start off the New Year with a Safety Check Home Safety Checklist
Sound the Alarm: Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home and carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas. If already
installed, test them! Tip: Replace the batteries every daylight-saving time change.
Avoid Overload: Check for overloaded extension cords – usage should not exceed the recommended wattage.
Don’t Get Tippy: If young children are in the home, bookshelves and other furniture should be firmly secured with wall brackets to prevent
tipping.
Paint Safe: Check walls for loose paint. If re-painting, do so in a well-ventilated area and consider VOC-free paint.
Childproof, Childproof, Childproof: Check your local library or online for complete lists of childproofing suggestions and see our Virtual
Home Safety Tour for more ideas. Areas of particular danger include outlets, appliances, electronics, stairs and windows.
Cover Outlets: Cover all unused outlets to prevent children from sticking a finger in the socket.
Watch Cord Placement: Extension cords should not be placed under rugs or heavy furniture, tacked up or coiled while in use.
Get Grounded: All major appliances should be grounded. Be sure to check your ground fault circuit interrupters regularly.
Plan Your Escape: Practice a fire escape plan with your family where you identify two exits for every room and what to do with young
children.
Give Your Air Heater Some Space: All air heaters should be placed at least three feet from beds, curtains or anything flammable.
Keep Extinguishers Handy: Place all-purpose fire extinguishers in key locations in your home – the kitchen, bedroom and basement. Be
sure to check expiration dates regularly and know how to use them safely.
Create a Safe Exit: In addition to alarms and extinguishers, consider an escape ladder if your home has two floors. Keep emergency
numbers and contacts readily available by the phone.
Go New in the Nursery: Check that all painted cribs, bassinettes and high chairs were made after 1978 to avoid potential lead paint
poisoning.
Cool Your Jets: Set your water heater below 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid potential burns and to save energy.
Put Away Medications: Take medications and medical supplies out of your purse, pockets and drawers, and put them in a cabinet with a
child safety lock.
Look for UL: The UL Mark appears on products that have been tested, verified and inspected for safety. Make sure to look for it to keep
your holidays safe and bright.

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PONDS AND FOUNTAINS
The fountain located on Countryway Boulevard and Old Memorial Highway will be replaced sometime in January
2021, if not before. The fountain located on Countryway Blvd. and Waters Ave. is waiting for a part. Hopefully with
the arrival of 2021 dues, the Board can replace the last two remaining fountains, which give us trouble on a
continuing basis. We are very thankful for the elegance that the fountains give to our community.

American Eco Systems, our pond company, recommends a Sonar AS treatment to address the continual growth of
lilies and spatterdock pond plants, as regular spraying is not keeping the pond plants at bay. This Board is set to
move forward with this project during Spring of 2021.

During the water line break in mid- December, it was wonderful to hear about how many residents reached out to
others in the community to keep them informed. Deeds such as this are what make Countryway a great community to
call your home. Some residents do not have a smart phone or a computer, so coming to their aid with important
information such as this, is so vital. Due to the impact on our areas water system of potential contamination, the
Board posted a sign informing guests and workers not to drink from the water fountains which are located at the
pavilion on Waters Ave. for up to 72 hours after the main water break. It turned out that the turn-around-time was
less than expected for the use of our household water again.

YEARLY AUDIT
The 2020 audit proposal from Bashor and Legendre, with whom Countryway has contracted with, will begin on
January 10 and will be completed by April 30.

Michelle and I would like to thank our Countryway Board of Directors for a great year of service. A big thank you
goes out to Jim Sacarello- Vice President; Brian Pille- Treasurer; Courtney Cooper- Secretary; and Erwin Norwood-
Director at Large. Each month these residents work very hard each month to make your community a pleasant place
to live and one that you are proud of calling your home. Lastly the Board would like to thank, Michelle Welch for her
first year of service as our manager.

BOARD PROJECTS THAT WERE APPROVED AND COMPLETED IN 2020

Overlay of both parking lots; purchasing of- new tennis court fencing; new benches for the tennis court and for the
dog parks; new slat swings and swing mates for the playground; treatment for fire ants at the dog parks; drilling of
two new wells; purchase of two new fountains, trimming of all trees on Countryway Blvd to the four corners;
trimming of trees on Waters to the four corners; trimming of trees on Country Hollow; putting posts and no parking
signs on Old Memorial to designate our boundary lines to deter
the parking of cars on our property; and lastly the completion
of 3 erosion projects, and 5 culvert projects. It has been a very
busy year to say the least!

NEXT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The board meets the third Thursday of each month, with the
exception of July and December; therefore, the next meeting is
scheduled for January 21, 2021. This meeting will once again be
held via conference call. All Board meetings are open to all
members; please see the community website for dial-in
information.
   AS WE CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF 2021, MAY IT BE A
                GREAT YEAR FOR ALL!

                HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

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The Meadows                                                                 Southview
We hope your holiday season was filled with joy                             Lisa Gibson – lisamgibson@verizon.net
and laughter. We welcome a new year and                                     Anthony Grasso – amgrasso90.gmail.com
regardless of what 2021 brings we know we can
get through it together!                             Happy New Year!!!!

We Sipped…We Strolled!                               The Christmas lights were amazing in Southview.
Thanks to everyone that participated in our first
annual Sip N’ Stroll! It was such site to see so     The yearly dues for Southview will be out in your mail the beginning of February.
many neighbors, families and friends enjoying        For those who don’t recall you get two bills one for the master association and one
the lights in the neighborhood.                      for Southview. Please take note of the address listed on the yearly dues bill and
                                                     mail your payments there. We are not associated with any property management
                                                     company and don’t want to incur the delay or loss of your payment when it is sent
                                                     to the wrong address.

                                                     The board would like to thank Robin Hinderliter for her many years of service to
                                                     the board. We are sorry to see her leave the board. The board is again looking for
                                                     an additional member. Please reach out to one of the board members listed above
                                                     if you would like to join the board.

                                                     The board is going to have the walls pressure washed to remove the rust stains that
                                                     are starting to form. The board just finished replacing plants in the front entrance
Congratulations to the homeowners of 8714            beds.
Boysenberry Drive! They won the 2020
holiday home decorating contest and were the         January is a time to start anew, a time to do the jobs around your house that you
recipients of a $50 Visa gift card. The entire       have put off for years. Maybe it’s time to have your house painted. Or time for
neighborhood was shinning bright and we can’t        that new roof. If you do that or any other work outside, don’t forget to fill out an
wait to see what you come up with next year!         ARC form and submit to the board prior to starting the work. No one wants to
                                                     have to do the work twice if the ARC isn’t approved.
Join Us on Facebook
Our community is growing online, and we              Trash pickup is Tuesday for household trash and yard waste. Friday is household
encourage you to join us! This group was             trash and recyclable trash. Trash must be placed in the pail; the trash collector
created for residents in our neighborhood and it’s   does not get out of the truck for stuff left around the pails. Trash pails must be
a place to get to know each other, share             stored out of site, either in your garage or in the yard behind a fence, not on the
recommendations and ideas. You can find us by        side of your home visible from the street.
searching for “The Meadows of Countryway” in
the app or use the following url:                                       These rules are aimed mostly at younger children, at oldest pre-teens.
www.facebook.com/groups/                                               Appropriate “rules” for online use vary by age, maturity of the child and
meadowsofcountryway/.                                                                               family values.
                                                                     1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone
Annual Homeowners Fees                                               number, parents’ work address/telephone number without my parents’
Friendly reminder that the Meadows of                                permission.
Countryway Homeowners Associations fees
($196) are due on February 1, 2021. These fees        2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across something that makes me feel
allow us to maintain, repair and make                 uncomfortable.
enhancements in our community. If you have            3. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking
any questions regarding association fees please       with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public
reach       out     to     Royena        Lynch        place and bring a parent along.
(rlynch@univerprop.com)      at      University       4. I will talk with my parents about posting pictures of myself or others online and not post
Properties, Inc.                                      any pictures that my parents consider to be inappropriate.
                                                      5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel
Speaking of repairs, the wall at the south            uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents
entrance is falling apart on the interior side. We    right away.
are actively speaking with vendors to get this
fixed. Additionally, some of the banding on the       6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online and using a
exterior wall has fallen off and needs repair.        mobile phone. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time
                                                      I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break
                                                      these rules without their permission.
Share Your Ideas
The board is always open to suggestions and           7. I will not give out my passwords to anyone (even my best friends) other than my
feedback. If you have topics you would like to        parents.
see addressed in an upcoming newsletter, please       8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing
email your ideas and suggestions to                   anything that could possibly hurt our computer or mobile device or jeopardize my family’s
countrywaymeadows@gmail.com!          We are          privacy.
always seeking new ideas, fresh perspective and       9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against
most importantly being an advocate for our            the law.
residents!
                                                      10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach
Cheers and Happy New Year!                            them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.

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Still Celebrating 25 years living in Countryway with you!
Stoneybrook                                                                            Wellington
Hey Stoneybrook! Happy New Year! It’s 2021!!                                                   Seems like Wellington residents
                                                                                               enjoyed the art of holiday decorating!
                                 YAYYYYY! Farewell to                                          Wellington homes were festive and
                                 2020! Sorry to be rude,                                       gave the community a warm holiday
                                 but I’m glad to see you                                       welcome. We hope you enjoyed the
                                 GONE!                                                         entranceway decorations; homeowners
                                                                                               volunteered their time to decorate and
                                 Yes,    2020     was     a                                    plant the poinsettias.
challenge, but it’s a new year. A new year brings hope –
hope for change, hope for the future, hope for our children    Many Wellington properties have made improvements to their homes
and families, for new jobs, new projects, new starts, new      such as painting, landscaping, new or repaired roofs and other cosmetic
relationships. We are leaving the old behind. It would be      improvements. Some of the previously neglected homes have been sold
nice if we could have left COVID-19 behind us.                 and renovated by the new owners. It is evident that the residents of
Unfortunately, that is not the case; however, if we think      Wellington care about the appearance of the community. The average
about it, there has been some good to come out of the          price of the homes has increased which benefits all homeowners. The
COVID-19 experience.                                           HOA Board is diligent about sending violation notices to homeowners
                                                               who are non-compliant with maintenance of their properties. The
As a community, Stoneybrook has enjoyed some great             process maintains the integrity of the community.
“First” since March 2020 that have truly brought our
neighborhood together. Our Board has come up with some         Update on completed projects in the neighborhood:
creative and fun ways to safely bring us together over the
past few months. We have supported local businesses and        The new upgraded road signs have been installed and there is a
given the cooks breaks with food trucks. Our artistic          consistent look throughout the community. The pre-existing posts will
abilities were challenged with a Street Chalk Art              be painted in January.
competition. One of our neighbors, Jennifer Johnson put
together a collection of food and toys last month for          Great News!
Metropolitan Ministries.
                                                               As a reminder Countryway - Master dues are due by January 1st and
We closed out the year with the Stoneybrook Holiday            Wellington dues are due by April 1st. Once again, there is no increase in
Decorating Contest which will be an annual event. Thank        the Wellington homeowner dues for 2021! The HOA Board has been
you to all who participated. If you walked or drove through    successful in completing the latest projects within the budget. Due to
the neighborhood, Stoneybrook was beautiful. Every             the reserves HOA Board approved ONE-TIME reduction in the dues
neighbor could participate by voting and the winners…          for 2021 only; a letter to each homeowner will be sent with more
                                                               information. The invoices will be sent by end of January 2021.
First place – 10211 Lockwood Pines
Second place – 10219 Lockwood Pines                            Wellington’s annual meeting is estimated to take place sometime in
Third place – 8708 Maple Lake                                  January, this will be announced on the same letter to be sent to each
                                                               homeowner. Be a part of your community and join us! We will be
Congratulations! You all represented Stoneybrook well!         holding elections for the 2021 Board of Directors at the meeting,
                                                               discussing other matters, so we encourage you to participate!
So how can you keep abreast of the happenings in
Stoneybrook? A good way is to join the Stoneybrook Group
FaceBook page. It is a perfect place to request or post
                                                                     Best Wishes for a Healthy Happy New Year!
recommendations, warnings, advice, sales, parties, etc. Here
are a few things you may have missed if you haven’t joined     If you would like to contact the Board for improving our community
yet:                                                           even more please contact us, estoppelwh@gmail.com
 One of our neighbors posted that she was almost             Si necesita cualquier tipo de información en español por favor
     attacked by an unleashed pit bull when walking her dog    comuníquenos a estoppelwh@gmail.com
     near the 4-way stop at Countryway Blvd.
 Several sightings of coyotes in Stoneybrook in front of
     homes (including a black one)
 Sale of Fall, Halloween and Christmas mask for under
     $5
 Flamingo Friday Happy Hour
 HOA meeting announcements and reminders
                     JOIN TODAY!!

If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, new job or
business that you would like included in the Newsletter, or
information that would be helpful to neighbors, please send
an    email     to    evelynwright5027@gmail.com         or
johnsonlauren86@gmail.com.

STAY SAFE & STAY HEALTHY!

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Full Moon                                   Life for using the energy of the full moon       imagining your goals and writing them
     Energy                                     (two days before and two days after) in the      down on paper. It’s also a great time to
                                                most fortuitous way:                             make a vision or “manifestation board.” To
                                                                                                 do this, place pictures and words of your
                                                1. Refrain from arguing and getting              goals on a cork or poster board and place it
                                                angry.
                                                                                                 where you can see it every day. Spending
                                                The full moon is the time to stay calm, let
The full moon is a time of positive                                                              time focusing on your dreams during the
                                                things go, breathe deeply through difficult
opportunity if you use it correctly. It can                                                      full moon gives it extra juice!
                                                moments and forgive others for their
increase your positive energy or                mistakes. Seriously, if you can’t let            4. Meditate by yourself or in a group.
conversely, it can wreak havoc on your          something go and need to communicate it,         Since the full moon pours down so much
emotions.                                       try to postpone sharing your upset until at      energy, meditating during this time creates
Since the full moon pours down a                least two days after the full moon.              calm, mindfulness and stillness. You can do
tremendous amount of energy, you must be        Whatever happens at this time is multiplied.     it by yourself in a sacred space in your
in a calm state of mind to receive a positive   It’s like having emotional fertilizer. Keep      home.
effect. Remember that whatever is going on      the energy moving in a happy, uplifting          You can also connect with other like-
in your body, mind and spirit will be           direction at home, work, in the car and in       minded friends to meditate in a group.
amplified.                                      your every day interactions.                     There are many spiritual centers, yoga
                                                2. Think positive thoughts.                      studios and online groups that come
If you are angry, you will feel angrier or if
                                                We all know we should think positively as        together for a full moon meditation. It’s
you are happy, you will feel happier.
                                                much as possible but during the full moon,       very powerful to meditate in a group.
During the full moon, the ocean swells and
emergency rooms have more patients. The         you’ll have a wind at your back. Your            5. Send blessings to people in need.
energy is very powerful so it’s important to    positive thoughts will be energized and          Since you have the full moon power behind
direct it with positive intention.              multiplied. Even if you spend five minutes       you, send healing energy, forgiveness, pink
                                                when you wake up and go to sleep thinking        light and loving-kindness to friends, family,
Crazy energy as well as loving energy will      about the positive things in your life, you’ll   colleagues, and strangers. In addition, send
be intensified. Knowing this is a huge          be doing yourself a big favor.                   peaceful energy to the places in the world
opportunity for your emotional and spiritual                                                     experiencing strife, hardship, poverty and
growth.                                         3. Envision your dreams manifesting.
                                                                                                 war. It has huge benefits for them and as a
                                                The full moon is a perfect time to do your
Here are five tips from Feng Shui Your                                                           bonus, you create loads of good karma.
                                                manifestation techniques. Spend time
Coyote Sightings

                                   Due to the heightened concern about the coyotes in our area, and recorded sightings
                                   of a large black coyote roaming several community residents and board members
                                   have reached out to the County for information. The County has provided us with a
                                   lot of good information. Please don't start shooting them, or at them. You do not
                                   know what may be on the other side, hikers, houses, kids playing, etc.

                                   Do's and Don'ts of Urban Coyotes

                                   How to live alongside urban coyotes in Hillsborough County.

                                   Did you know coyotes are an important part of the landscape in Florida? According
                                   to Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC), they help maintain healthy ecosystems by
                                   managing populations of rodents, insects, and other small animals. Did you also
                                   know that they are very intelligent and adaptable? Their adaptability is why more
                                   are being spotted throughout the United States, including in Hillsborough County,
                                   in both rural and urban areas.

                                 Due to increased sightings in the Tampa Bay area, Hillsborough County Pet
                                 Resource Center teamed up with FWC to provide information on how to co-exist
with coyotes and curb problems before they become a community issue.

Do

   Keep trash cans secure and put them where coyotes can't get into them
   Clean up pet food and fallen fruit around your house
   Protect pets by keeping them in a yard with a fence at least 6 feet high
   Walk dogs on a short leash
   Close off crawl spaces under porches and sheds to remove places for them to rest/raise pups
   Haze coyotes continuously if they are near to scare them off. Learn how to haze by watching
     the video on the web site noted below.
   Share tips with neighbors

Don't

 Feed coyotes - it is illegal, and they will lose their fear of humans
 Run if you see a coyote. Instead, stand your ground and haze them
 Allow pets to roam freely
 Walk pets during early morning or evening hours (dusk and dawn) when coyotes are usually the most active
 Be aware of unusual coyote behavior. Unusual behavior could include a coyote that has lost its fear of humans and
   is approaching people, chasing joggers and bikers, or attacking leashed pets. To report unusual coyote activity, call
   the FWC at (863) 648-3200.

Additional information is available on the FWC web site www.myfwc.com/coyote. There is also a short video on how
to properly Haze a Coyote.

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