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With summer in full swing, a few safety ideas to share are in order. A funny thing happened on the way to the store Sunday morning. While maneuvering the roundabout (I was already in it) near The Lodge, a friendly resident exiting The Lodge parking lot waved vigorously at me. I thought, "how friendly is our community," and waved back. Then I realized she was not waving but rather giving me the one-finger salute. I went on to complete my errands, but started to think we could use a refresher on etiquette in our roundabouts. Maneuvering roundabouts can be treacherous at times. There are a few things to keep in mind: (1) the car already in the roundabout has the right-of-way, not the one entering; (2) when entering or exiting the roundabout use your turn signal so everyone knows which way you are going; (3) and to quote Eric Zarr in every Board meeting, "Please slow down." Speaking of driving slowly, did you know it is essential to drive slowly over traffic spikes to prevent damage to the spikes and our tires? Traffic spikes, like the ones at all our gates, are designed to function effectively at low speeds, usually 5 mph or less. Slow speeds allow the spikes to retract properly when a vehicle is traveling in the correct direction, which prevents damage to the spikes and excessive wear and tear to your vehicle. So next time the car in front of you slows down, thank them! And the next time you are about to drive over the spikes, look to see how many are broken (missing) and consider the cost to the HOA to repair them. The Fourth of July is coming quickly. Where did the year go? It is always an exciting time celebrating our nation's birthday. This year we will be celebrating our 249th birthday (sometimes I feel that old!). Happy Birthday USA! When celebrating, keep in mind if you are in the sun all day, keep reapplying sunscreen to keep from burning. Nothing worse than paying for the fun the next day — ouch! Fireworks are an essential part of the Fourth of July and great fun to watch. However, fireworks are illegal in both Riverside County and the city of Beaumont. This year the city of Beaumont is not providing a fireworks display, but rather a drone light display which will take place on the fourth at 9 pm. They are calling it the Red, White, and Lights display. As usual, The Summit will be open to view fireworks in the area and the drone display, so bring your chairs and enjoy! If you are interested in being up close to the drones, the best view is between 6th Street and 8th Street on Beaumont Avenue or Palm Avenue. Let us all stay safe, have a great July, and be kind to one another! The Board of Directors meets for the General Session the second Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Ballroom. Meet with the Board, however, is a less formal gathering held the third Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in the Ballroom. This forum allows Board members to engage in conversation with residents on almost any subject except issues under litigation or topics discussed in Executive Board sessions. Several members of the Board attend each month. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 722-1301 or kathycravenbod@yahoo.com. FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2025 5 Message from the Board By Kathy Craven, Board Vice President