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SEPTEMBER 2026 FERNWOOD TOPICS
Happy Birthday To . . .
SUSIE CASTILLO LORI CASALETTI SANTIAGO ALVAREZ ROBERTO GODINEZ KATIE CHAVEZ JORDAN YOUNG
#40 #13 #106 #200 #154 #56
9/1 9/3 9/5 9/7 9/27 9/30
Happy Anniversary To . . .
DAVID AND SUSIE CASTILLO
#40
9/15
WELCOME TO OUR NEW FERNWOOD RESIDENTS! We are happy to have you as our new neighbors.
BEST WISHES TO ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS who aren’t feeling “up to par”? We hope that you’ll be feeling much better soon!
Make sure to keep management updated on Vehicle Information as well as Emergency Contact Information - See pages 5-6.
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TRASH & RECYCLE DUMPSTERS –There are 9 trash dumpsters in our community, so please don’t overfill them. You can refer to the Office Directory for their locations. All trash must be bagged and tied. Also, PLEASE, no trash that doesn’t fit INTO the dumpsters, and no TV’s, appliances, furniture, mattresses or building materials
NO DIGGING THROUGH THE TRASH IN DUMPSTERS. Scavenging in dumpsters is against the law (Ontario Municipal Code §6-3.207(b)).
DUMPSTERS AND STORAGE AREAS ARE NOT FOR RESIDENT DISPOSAL OF LARGE ITEMS.
GET $3.00 PER MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING (condition does not matter). SEE NEXT PAGE.
GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER – located across from main street mailboxes. This dumpster area has 1 regular trash dumpster (please bag and tie trash bags), 1 blue recycle dumpster for cardboard/boxes cut or broken down, clean Styrofoam, newspapers, empty water/milk containers, etc. (no building materials), and 1 green waste dumpster for plants, grass, leaves, brush, shrubbery and tree trimmings (no dirt). Let’s recycle whenever possible so as not to overfill our regular trash dumpsters. See page 7 for what can be disposed of in blue recycle and green waste dumpsters.
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METERS – WHETHER UTILITY SUBMETERED OR BILLED DIRECTLY BY THE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY -- PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON METERS AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS ON OR BESIDE ANY METERS. METERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS, DIRT, GRASS AND PLANTS. IF YOU SMELL AN ODOR, CONTACT THE GAS COMPANY. IF YOU SEE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD, CONTACT EDISON. AFTER CONTACTIG UTLITY COMPANY, THEN CALL MANAGEMENT. (See EMERGENCY NUMBERS listed on page 4). SAFETY/PROPERTY – Please pick up your skates, scooters, etc. and lock your bicycles and vehicles when not in use. Even though we live in a very tranquil community, we must still care for and secure our property. We should always keep an eye out for each other and report any suspicious activity immediately. Let’s work together as a community to discourage any type of activity that would cause others outside of the community to enter the community for malicious intent. For example, Residents/guests should not jump block walls. BICYCLES, SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS – PEDESTRIANS - VEHICLES – Many residents enjoy walking and riding bicycles, skates and scooters throughout the Community, so please make sure when driving through the Community that you drive slow and safe. Please inform guests as well. Those riding bicycles, skates, skateboards and scooters (even those walking) must also take care to watch out for vehicles. We have had numerous residents voice their concerns about the safety of those riding/walking. Remember, no bicycle, skates, skateboard or scooter riding after dark. We want all our residents to be able to enjoy themselves safely. PAYMENT POLICIES – Per the Rental Policies signed by all residents, payments are due on the 1st of each month (5-day grace period). Payments received after the 5th day are considered late. Late charges are not applied until the 7th of each month in case the 5th day falls on a Friday. It does not extend payment due date. If the 5th day falls on a Friday, payment must be received before the end of the business day (4:00 p.m.); otherwise, late charges will be assessed as the office is closed on the weekends. So please make payments on time. Payment policy is also located in the Office Directory at the entrance to the office/clubhouse building. RVs do not have a grace period. PAYMENT OPTIONS - Fernwood processes checks and money orders electronically daily (Monday through Friday only). Fernwood also offers RESIDENT PORTAL where you can view your billing statement and pay online (from your home computer, tablet or cell phone). RESIDENT PORTAL–IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! You can sign up to use RESIDENT PORTAL at any time. It’s convenient and easy to do; just provide Fernwood management with your email, and an invitation will be emailed to you showing you how to sign up. Signing up for RESIDENT PORTAL allows residents to review billing statements and pay them online (FREE through checking account). Credit card payments are also accepted (for a fee). Tired of a paper billing statement? RESIDENT PORTAL also allows residents to select “E-Billing” to have billing statements delivered to your email. Need to Split Your Rent in Two – check out FLEX. Pay half now and pay half later in the month. Want to pay with Cash – Pay it in Person at Thousands of Western Union Locations. See page 9 for more details or contact the office.
GUEST/RESIDENT REGISTRATION: Remember that all occupants, age 18 years and older, must register with management. This includes adult children who will be provided Fernwood Policies. Please refer to Section A. Occupancy - of Fernwood Policies highlighted on page 10. STREETS/WALLS: Please clean up the street in front of your home between street sweeper visits so that it doesn’t blow into neighboring yards. After sweeping, please pick up the debris (bag, tie and throw away in dumpsters). Also, no sidewalk chalk on streets or walls. 3
CAR WASHING: Remember that washing cars is not allowed in carports, only on the two car wash pads located in the community. Car wash pads are for use by residents only. When you are done, please make sure water is turned off and pressure in the hose is relieved. Also, please take care of the equipment at the car wash areas and advise management of any problems so they can be addressed. WE PERFORM ROUTINE EXTERIOR SITE INSPECTIONS, so . . . please keep in mind: No storage of items in your patio, yard or carport; no kiddie pools; all improvements must be approved by management. Please do not hang anything (including clothing/area rugs, etc.) on homes, railings, walls, etc. We have clothes lines available in both laundry areas. For additional information, please refer to Fernwood Policies – Section E. Homes and Homesites. Also see Office Directory for additional information about our routine exterior inspections. YARDS/HOMES: Please maintain your yard and make any needed repairs to your home. Also, if your home is dirty or fading, you might need to have it washed or painted. Please remember that painting of mobile homes, coolers, steps, sheds, etc., is not allowed without prior color approval by management. TREE TRIMMING/PLANTING/REMOVAL: All tree trimming must be approved by management. No planting or removing trees without the prior written approval of management. Don’t forget to dispose of all green waste in green waste dumpster located across from main street mailboxes. MAIN SWIMMING POOL – Main swimming pool should be open during the winter season between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning September 7, 2026.
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10 FUN FACTS 1. You can’t wash your eyes with soap. 2. You can’t count your hair. 3. You can’t breathe through your nose, with your tongue out. 4. You just tried No. 3. 6. When you did No. 3, you realized it’s possible, only you look like a dog. 7. You’re smiling right now, because you were fooled. 8. You skipped No. 5. 9. You just checked to see if there is a No. 5. 10. Share this with your friends to have some fun too! ☺
The pictures below were made with leaves. Can you make the same pictures?
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Fresh Apple Cake
Layer your apple slices (or other fruit) at the bottom of a pan (9x11) that has been coated with non-stick spray. Sprinkle on boxed cake mix. Pour 1/2 cup of melted butter over the fruit and dry cake mix. Bake at 350* for approximately 35-45 minutes -- it's done when it is nice and bubbly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___
NO-BAKE Reeses Peanut Butter Bars. Yum!
1 cup salted butter (melted) 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 (11 oz) bag milk chocolate chips Combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips in a medium sized bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour peanut butter mixture into a 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave (at 50% power) for 1-2 minutes. Stir chocolate and pour over the peanut butter mixture. Spread chocolate with a spatula. To even out chocolate, tap pan on the counter. Refrigerate bars for one hour. Cut while bars are still cool. Enjoy!
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Fernwood Community Policies – Section A – OCCUPANCY 1. This community provides equal housing opportunity for all persons. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, familial status, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin or other category as defined by law. 2. Home sites are rented for residential purposes only and on the basis of the agreed upon number of persons per home. 3. Sections 798.34 of the Mobile Home Residency Law will be complied with regarding guests. 4. If residents will not be present, then no guests may occupy or otherwise use resident’s mobile home without manager’s consent. 5. All occupants must be registered and approved by management. Occupants must sign the rental agreement and policies. 6. The homeowner must be one of the occupants and has sole responsibility for the installation and maintenance of their home, including all tie-down and anchoring systems. 7. The maximum number of occupants allowed per mobile home is two per bedroom, plus one. Example: A two bedroom home could have a maximum of five occupants. 8. The resident agrees to use the mobile home as a personal residence only. Soliciting, commercial uses not specifically approved in writing by management, or unlawful uses of the mobile home or mobile home space are not permitted. Resident shall not undertake any illegal activity, especially the use, transfer, possession or creation of illegal drugs, in or about the mobile home community, and shall not allow any such activity in or about the resident’s mobile home or mobile home space. 9. It is the policy of Fernwood Mobile Home Community to follow U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and evict any resident, guest or household member involved in illegal activities which include drug-related criminal activity. 10. Management shall not be responsible for accidents, injuries, damages or loss of property by fire, theft, wind, floods, any act of God or actions of any resident, child, visitor, or trespasser. It is resident’s responsibility to carry insurance covering all perils for all personal property and homeowner’s type insurance for home. Resident agrees to maintain homeowner’s insurance including coverage for fire, theft, vandalism, and liability and to provide written evidence of such insurance on a yearly basis. Fernwood Community Policies – Section B - PAYMENT POLICIES 1. All rental and service payments are due on the first day of each month. 2. If rent and all other charges are not paid by the seventh of the month, a late payment fee of 10% of the rent due, plus $1.00 per day, will be added. 3. All charges should be paid in the exact amount due, check or money order preferred. 4. Management may refuse personal checks at their discretion. 5. Returned checks will be charged $25.00, in addition to late charges, plus bank charges. 6. Checks returned for any reason will not be resubmitted to the bank for payment. 7. Before moving a home from the property, all charges due must be paid in cash or equivalent. Personal checks will be refused. Fernwood Community Policies – Section C – SAFETY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Unlicensed drivers may not operate motor vehicles. The posted speed limit of 10 MPH must be observed! Please drive in a slow, safe manner. Licensed motorcycles or motorbikes are not to be ridden, except to enter or exit the park properly. No open fires, other than charcoal or gas grills, are allowed. Discharging of firearms, BB or pellet guns, or fireworks is prohibited. Dirt bikes, go-carts, mini-bikes, unlicensed vehicles, etc., are not allowed to be driven. Anything that creates a threat to health and safety shall not be permitted on homesites or within the community. This includes flammable, combustible, explosive fluids, environmentally hazardous fluids, materials, chemical substances, except ones customarily used for normal household purposes.
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