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The Voice Of December 1, 2018 StillWaters From the General Manager - Kevin Eason It is hard to believe it is already the first of December. This year has flown by and there have been many positive changes to our community. StillWaters Residential Association has had a great year and I am looking forward to 2019. I hope everyone enjoys December in StillWaters with family and friends. The Christmas committee and SWRA employees worked very hard to set up this year’s festive holiday decorations. Most of our decorations where either built or improved by our talented employees and volunteers. Each year SWRA adds a little something extra to improve our community decorations. I hope you enjoy the StillWaters holiday decorations and that you will help make our community a festive place during the holidays by also decorating your personal residence. For the past three years, SWRA has hired a security firm to operate the main SWRA entrance gate on Hwy 49 during the weekends and late-night shifts. During the Business Hours weekdays, the main entrance gate was operated by SWRA employees. After careful Monday 9 to 4 pm consideration, the decision was made to switch back to an all SWRA employee gate Tuesday 9 to 4 pm attendant staff for the main entrance gate. Clyde Ware, a long time SWRA gate Wednesday 9 to 12 pm attendant, has taken over the supervision of the gate attendant staff and gate Thursday 9 to 4 pm operations. Clyde is dedicated to making sure the first person that greets our owners Friday 9 to 5 pm and guest as they come through the StillWaters gate is helpful, friendly, and FAX: 256-825-2991 knowledgeable about our community. Please congratulate Clyde on his recent Phone: 256-825-2990 promotion and thank him for his many years of service to our community. Email: [email protected] The 2019 StillWaters Residential Association annual fee invoice will be mailed to Web site: all property owners the last week of December. The annual fee is due on January 1, www.stillwatersra.com 2019 and is past due after January 31, 2019. Failure to receive an invoice is not a valid excuse for failing to pay your 2019 fees. Please read the article in this newsletter about the 2019 annual fee. Please remember that all sets of covenants require property owners to obtain a Board Members permit from the Architectural Review Committee before any exterior work is Tom Nicholson performed. This includes painting, a new roof, a dock, or anything on the exterior even if you are repainting the same color. Failure to obtain a permit may result in a President fine to the property owner. It is very easy to complete the paper work for a permit Gene Akers - and only takes a couple of minutes, just come by the SWRA office and the staff can help with the paperwork. Treasurer The 2018 paving project has been completed. It was decided to only pave and patch Penny Alexander- what areas needed immediate attention based on recommendations from the engineer hired by SWRA to oversee the roads. The unused funds from the 2018 pav- Secretary ing budget will be moved to the 2019 paving budget so that more work can be per- formed in 2019 to help reduce overall paving cost. Tom Dyne Regardless of how someone celebrates the holidays or personal beliefs, this time of Lee Eastman year is the season of giving. For those who are able, please consider giving a monetary donation to a church or organization that serves the less fortunate. An Ken Ledbetter extra couple of dollars in the red kettle at the grocery store goes farther than most of ———————–———- us realize. For those who are unable to give money, then give your time to someone, it does not take much to help another person and the rewards are much more than Kevin Eason the gift of time. Have a safe and happy holiday season. General Manager December 1, 2018 Patti Richardson On November 27th, the StillWaters Residential Association was saddened with the passing of Patti Richardson, the current Board Vice President and longtime resident of StillWaters. Patti passed away from injuries she received in an automobile accident while returning home with her husband Roy from Birmingham. Patti had served in many different positions in our community since she started working with the previous developer in 1997. Patti will be missed by all but remembered as a dedicated volunteer and resident of StillWaters. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roy, Lisa, and all her family. Protect Yourself From Catching a Cold this Winter The common cold or flu are both caused by viruses. The cold and flu viruses can be spread in the air or from contact with infected people. If you touch a surface, like a doorknob that an infected person has touched, then touching your eyes, mouth or nose may expose your to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the following tips to reduce your risk of catching a cold or flu…. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Wash them for 20 seconds and help young children do the same. Viruses that cause a cold/flu can live on your hands or surfaces, so frequent handwashing is important. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, particularly with unwashed hands. This is how viruses can enter your body and make you sick. Stay away from sick people. People with a cold or flu can spread the virus to you. If someone in your home has a cold or flu, disinfect touched surfaces, like toys or doorknobs, frequently. If you develop a cold or the flu, stay at home while you are sick to protect others. Avoid close contact, like hugging or shaking hands. Do not cough or sneeze close to people. When you do have to cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with a tissue and throw it away after. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, just make sure your entire mouth and nose are covered. Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing Living Waters Church Renovation When you visit Church of the Living Waters next year you will notice a considerable difference. After 3 years of record attendance (3200 per year), large Easter services (400+) as well as 13 to 15 weddings annually, the Board of Trustees of the church decided to find a solution to accommodate our continued growth. That solution involves expanding our seating capacity and renovations in areas where the need is greatest as detailed in the following paragraph. Construction at the church should begin in December 2018 and be completed by mid-March 2019. The contractor for this project is Mike Kane. His own wedding was held at this church 16 years ago. An additional 16 feet will be added to the rear of the main structure, maintaining the existing A-frame look. This will allow seating for an additional 100 people under cover. The roof will be replaced with a new metal roof. The front stage will be extended 5 feet on the sides and replaced with composite board. Also, the sea-wall and boardwalk will be repaired with new decking and bumpers installed to allow more boaters to attend services. We are reaching out to the community for your financial help. A donation to COLW Building Fund can be mailed to 1816 StillWaters Drive, Dadeville, AL 36853. Another way to help is a memorial donation such as a bench, a new podium, or a sound equipment cabinet. As you may know, COLW is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization and as such all donations are tax deductible under the IRS codes. A receipt for tax purposes will be provided to those who contribute. We look forward to seeing you at Church of the Living Waters in 2019 as we grow with the community of StillWaters. COLW Board of Trustees New Year’s Eve Celebration at Copper’s Grill Make your plans now to attend the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Copper’s Grill located in StillWaters Goff Club. Contact Copper’s Grill at 256-373-3536 for more 2 December 1, 2018 SWRA Nominating Committee Appointed The following people have agreed to serve on the Nominating Committee for the next election of two Board of Directors for SWRA: Tom Dyne 334-332-1162 Sally Gantt 256-825-1384 Lee Eastman 256-596-5182 Linda Hickey 256-307-1658 Earl Moore 256-825-8228 If you are interested in serving on the Board or know of someone that you think would be a good candidate, please submit their name to the committee for consideration. After the nominating committee reports to the Board, other names may be added to the ballot by petition. Property owners under the 1987 covenants not selected by the Nominating Committee may run for the Board by obtaining a petition signed by a minimum of 20 property owners in good standing with the Association. The election is for two positions for 3 year terms. The new members will begin serving March 2019 with results of the vote announced at the Annual Membership Meeting. Remember nominees must be property owners in good standing and under the 1987 covenants. SWRA BYLAWS, ARTICLE VII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Section 7.1. The Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominations Committee of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be Directors and three shall be non-Directors. The Committee shall be appointed at least 60 days before any members’ meeting at which elections for the Board of Directors is to be held.