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22 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2016 Hypericum perforatum, also known as St. John's wort, is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. The common name "St. John's wort" may be used to refer to any species of the genus Hypericum. This plant has replaced the old, woody-appearing myoporium at the Lodge north parking lot. The common name "St. John's wort" comes from its traditional flowering and harvesting on St. John's Day, June 24. The genus name Hypericum is derived from the Greek words hyper (above) and eikon (picture), in reference to the tradition of hanging plants over religious symbols in the home during St. John's Day, to ward off evil. The leaves are yellow-green in color, with scattered light, translucent dots. When held up to the light, the dots give the leaves the perforated appearance to which the plant's Latin name refers. The flowers appear between late spring and early to mid summer. When flower buds or seed pods are crushed, a reddish/purple liquid is produced. St. John's wort thrives in areas with either a winter or summer dominant rainfall. It is ideally suited for use as a ground cover in many different types of soil. In addition to its versatility, it's beautiful green foliage provides the perfect background for its bright, clear yellow flowers held close to the leaves in summer. As an evergreen in warm winter climates it usually dies to the ground or suffers some tip dieback in cold winter climates and comes back each spring. ~ Nancy Justice Landscape Committee Architectural review Committee To have your plans reviewed in a timely manner, please submit them to FirstService Management Office by noon on the Monday prior to the Wednesday meeting or sooner. Remember to include pictures of your property to help us with the review process. The initial application must be submitted within four months from close of escrow date and the work must be completed eight months from close of escrow date. Addendums/Amendments work must be complete within four months of approval. Decisions of the ARC and the reasons for them shall be mailed to the applicant within 30 days after receipt by the ARC of all materials required by the ARC. (The ARC does not give verbal approvals). No work shall begin or materials deposited at site prior to owner receiving written approval. After completion, owner to submit a written Notice of Completion, Exhibit "C" with photos of the work. Approval/disapproval letters will be sent after inspection. For a more thorough explanation of the submittal/approval/ inspection process see the Community Guidelines, part four, Architectural Guidelines and Standards. Watch for the new revised edition of the Architectural Guidelines coming in the mail. Note that outdoor yard and wall art, statuary, potted plants, and lighting proposed for the front yard area must be noted on the property improvement application and approved by ARC. Anyone who is interested in seeing the ARC at work, please come to one of our meetings. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am in the RNC board room. ~ Carl Buschmann Hypericum perforatum, also known as St. John's wort Hi, everybody. Periodically, we like to offer some extra training on mixers, DMX lighting, microphones, etc. To start with, I thought we might have a class on the two sound mixers we use. Classes will be in the Ballroom, not to exceed a couple of hours. It would be strictly hands- on (yours) with the idea that at some point, you would be comfortable running a show. That, of course, would be the ultimate goal (and a fun one) for all involved. There would be much coaching before. All residents are welcome to join us. Please contact Larry Goodreau at (818) 429-7655 if you'd like to be included. ~ Larry Goodreau Technical Ad Hoc Committee

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