VOL. 22 NO. 8
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AUGUST 2024
HOA Grounds Committee 2024 Spring Beautification Award By Peggy Lindquist and Nancy Piscioneri, Herons Glen Photos By Peggy Lindquist, Herons Glen “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine; could you be mine?” Author: Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood) The Herons Glen HOA Grounds Committee has selected a house for the 2024 Spring Beautification Award. This
award is given twice a year: spring and fall. The house chosen is the home of Greg and Patsy Yopp, who reside at 2951 Corinthia Circle. Just where in the Glen is Corinthia Circle? It’s in the front, which is also known as the historic side of the Glen. The house is nestled in the right-hand corner of the Corinthia Circle cul-de-sac, which is accessed via Valparaiso Boulevard. It hugs the right of the lot, allowing a showcase of Ixora plants strategically placed in the front, hibiscus and cacti scattered on the side, and the backyard lined with apple pitch calusia providing a privacy hedge. Greg and Patsy Yopp purchased their home in 2020. They began their home landscaping design by first removing a massive live oak tree outside their front door. Then, they methodically selected plants to provide a serene garden mix of carefully selected plants. The outcome? A beautifully displayed yard surrounding their home.
Herons Glen is fortunate to have gained a neighbor who shows their yard so well. Thank you, Greg and Patsy. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Take a ride and see for yourself.
What Can A Pet-Parent Do To Prevent Heat Stroke Danger? Be smart and proactive! When the temperature is high, don’t let your dog linger on hot surfaces like asphalt and cement. Being so close to the ground can heat their body quickly and is also an invitation to burns on sensitive paw pads. Keep walks to a minimum. Giving your dog a lightweight summer haircut can help prevent overheating, but never shave to the skin; the dog needs 1 inch of protection to avoid getting sunburned. Always provide access to fresh water. Make certain an outside dog has access to shade and plenty of cool water. Restrict exercise when temperatures soar, and do not muzzle the dog because it inhibits their ability to pant.
Many dogs enjoy a swim. Splashing in a wading pool or running through a sprinkler in warmer weather can help bring body temperatures down. Never leave your pet in a parked car, not even if you park in the shade or plan to be gone for only a few minutes. The temperature inside of a car can reach oven-like temperatures in just minutes, often more than 140 degrees. That quick errand can turn into a disaster and could be fatal for your pet. To learn more, go to https://www.vetinfo.com/how-tokeep-dogs-cool.html.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition By Marla Pierce, Susan Darcy and Denise Fell, Herons Glen Twenty-four residents competed today in the first Herons Glen jigsaw competition sponsored by the Resident Events Committee.
First place winners
Players worked in teams of three, randomly assigned, and assembled the same 500-piece puzzles. The puzzle was a scene of food trucks. • First place winners Ginny Varney, Elaine Dotolo and Kathy Martyanik finished in just under two hours. • Second place winners Dawn Sullivan, Rhonda Parkinson and Linda Berlovich finished in just over two hours. • Third place winners Bruce Johnson, Diane Loughlin and Bob Barbel finished in 2.5 hours, creating Second place winners a near-photo finish with the team of Jo Potts, Katharine Larsen and Kathy Brown who finished 10 seconds later. Each first, second and third place winner received a gift card to the Nest.
Third place winners Congratulations to all participants and especially to our winning teams! Stay tuned for information on future competitions.