HAWKES HAPPENINGS

The Newsletter of the Hawkes Bluff Homeowners' Association

Vol. 10 Number 2 December, 2000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS

Over the past few years the board has chosen to make awards in several categories in appreciation of the lovely holiday displays in our neighborhood.

The winners this year are:

Best major light display

5501 Hawkes Bluff Avenue

Best daytime display

5071 King Arthur Avenue

Best small display

5050 Hawkes Bluff Avenue

Most creative

4870 E. Roundtable

Best use of lights

5681 Hawkes Bluff Avenue

Best children's display

5711 Briarwood Way

CONGRATULATIONS to all our winners. This year the task of judging was harder than ever with so many beautifully decorated homes. Awards for this year's winners will be presented at the next quarterly meeting to be held on TUESDAY JANUARY 23^rd, 2001 at 7:30pm in the Fire Station Community Room.

Residents are encouraged to get out and take a look at these delightful winning displays and also to walk around the neighborhood to see the many displays that make our development a delight at this time of year.

REMINDER

BRIARWOODS LIGHT UP

On December 24th, Briarwood Manor and Briarwood Way will be holding their TWELFTH annual candle-lit street-long luminaire. Stroll or cycle over to see this and join in the partying on the street with your neighbors who will all be outside enjoying this beautiful scene

REMINDER

WATERING RESTRICTIONS

The South Florida Water Management district has declared watering restrictions and these are still in effect. Residents are reminded that restrictions on the use of water apply not only to city water but to lake and well water too. The rules are easy enough to remember - all watering (lawns, etc) to be done between 4am and 8am. Those with odd-numbered addresses can water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Even number addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. To learn more please call 1-800-662-8876

PEOPLE NEWS

This is never a good time of year to be in the hospital and our best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Lance Catty of Briarwood Way who is in the hospital recovering from a bad fall.

NEWSLETTER

The next newsletter is planned for publication in mid-January. Please have articles, advertisements and other items submitted by January 4^th. Items are handled on a first-come, space-permitting basis. PLEASE -- let's have some people news. To volunteer to deliver newsletters please contact Mo Christie (434-8287) - thanks.

If you need a copy of the bylaws please read them on the web-site or contact your board for a copy, which will be provided at a nominal charge of 25¢ per page.

REMINDERS

Bulk pick-ups for 2001 are scheduled for these Mondays:

January 15^th

March 19^th

May 14^th

July 16^th

September 17^th

November 12^th

NO TRASH PICK-UP December 25th

CONTACTING YOUR BOARD

The board encourages homeowners to put any queries or concerns in writing, to the address below please indicating Construction Approval, Newsletter, etc. as appropriate OR by sending e-mail. Since your board members are volunteers if you do phone please pick a considerate time, identify yourself as a Hawkes Bluff resident, be brief and keep to the point. Thanks

President Howard Neu 4344006

Vice President Mo Christie 434-8287

Corresponding Secretary Jay Stahl 680-8686

Treasurer Jeff Stoller 680-1965

Recording Secretary Gretchen Farmer 434-8337

Director at Large John Pickett 680-3835

Director at Large Mike Murphy 434-9715

Please send any correspondence (comments, requests for construction approval, etc) via e-mail or to the mail box (located in the Regency Square Pak'n' Ship)

HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

4839 SW 148th Ave PMB 400

Davie, FL 33330

Fax phone number - 680 -8650

E-mail - hawkesbluff@hotmail.com

Check out the website for useful info and links at

http://www.hawkesbluff.com