FROM THE PRESIDENT

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I see that a petition to meet with our overlords at Cobblestone has been initiated. We have many grievances to present to our Masters, and it seems that they really do not care about our outrage concerning the lack of services and amenities. But they will come, pat us on our exasperated heads, and promise to fix it all. And they will. Maybe not today or next week, but all will be completed soon. And not because of the petition, but because it was their intent all along. It is in their best interest to keep the residents happy. Happy residents stay here and recommend this place to their friends. Happy residents accept the rent increases because of all the new and exciting facilities and activities. Our Masters just don’t seem to behave with the alacrity we expect and deserve. Later this spring with the pool open and the laundry facilities done, all our complaints will be a distant memory and all will be forgiven. You’ll see!

As for the cats, we are on our own. There is no realistic way Cobblestone can corral and remove the massive number of felines wandering around the park. They need to rely on the residents NOT to feed the furry nuisances nor set out water or shelter for them. If they have no food, water, or shelter, they’ll naturally move on to a more fruitful venue. Go watch some National Geographic nature shows. Life is not pretty. Cobblestone is offering traps for our use and refunds up to $75.00 of a spay/neuter fee so that we can drastically cut down on population growth. If you can trap some, we can get them to the Spay/Neuter clinic for you. We will always have feral cats, just as we have scorpions, and cockroaches, and pigeons, and whatever other vile creatures that lurk about in the dark. We just need to manage them better. 

OK, rant over. Until next week then…