THERE HAS BEEN A LOT GOING ON WITH MY FAMILY AND WE'VE MADE SOME DECISIONS

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR:

First, if you have been emailing The Wedgefield Examiner over the last 2-3 months by using our published Yahoo email address:  wedgefieldexaminerthe@yahoo.com, I haven't received your email.  Unfortunately, with all that was going on here medically with my Denis, and fighting the horrible conditions that have injured my Robin Lynn in her CT group home, I let that email address expire.  If I have missed anything, and you would like me to have what you have sent, or want to contact me, you'll have to send it to mclaveloux@sc.rr.com

A CLAVELOUX FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT:

AFTER MUCH THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION, WE'VE MADE AN IMPORTANT CLAVELOUX FAMILY DECISION, AND ARE READY TO SHARE IT WITH OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WORLD. WE WEREN'T HIDING IT, BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF SERIOUS THOUGHT. Last Monday, we signed a contract to list our SC home for sale. It should be listed by mid next week. It has been a difficult decision to leave friends who have become family, but medical concerns for my Denis, with grave concerns for daughter Robin's housing crisis, and all the associated legal tangles, has lead us to believe that we can cope best if Robin and Denis and I reside in the same state. WHERE ARE WE GOING WHEN THE HOUSE SELLS? We'll purchase a small home on an inland lake in Midland County, Michigan. We'll find the perfect place for us, after the SC sale. Robin will be transferred from CT to a group home in MI, as soon as possible. We'll be close to my family, where I can manage these two situations with less stress, and more loving care to these two individuals who need me, often at the very same moment. Denis and I feel this is where we can manage best, and enjoy life on a smaller body of water, but again on the water. We love our SC life and home, but our SC friends have promised they'll visit, and welcome us for visits. We love our SC home, and thought it would be our forever home, but we continue to make changes that are best to continue on our life's journey. We don't know how long we will be here before the house sells, but we hope to find an owner who will love it as much as we do. We'll keep you updated as things progress. That means more Friday luncheons with friends at the Manor House, and a forward look to new beginnings with family and old friends in Michigan. We hope you wish us well.

IS THE CANAL DREDGING EFFORT ROLLING IN CLOVER (MONEY ENOUGH), OR HAS THE CANAL COMMITTEE FAILED TO RAISE THE NECESSARY FUNDS THROUGH PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THEY JUST WON'T TELL US?

I can't believe that we are into July and don't have any concrete answers regarding the dredging, and the results of the canal committee's effort to collect sufficient funds to move forward with the dredging.  Why the disbelief?  First, I'm use to the board's general "ground hog" approach to governance.  It could be called hide and seek also.  

My family commitments kept me away from a few board meetings.  I've been updating myself with calls to people who have attended the meetings, and review of the minutes.  It is my understanding that during the June WPA board meeting, that John Walton, water amenities chair could not give an update on the total of funds voluntarily collected from the canal lot owners.  I'm told that he reported that he hadn't updated his figures, prior to the meeting.  I found that to be strange initially, but on second thought even stranger after I reviewed the minutes for April and May.  

APRIL 17, 2018 WATER AMENITIES REPORT:

"$126,300 toward dredging.  Meeting with dredge on April 27th.  Was giving people until May 1st, have extended deadline for dredging funds until may 1st for those who can't get money to me until then."

Wouldn't you think by the May board meeting that we'd get a report of the total amount of funds - not promised, but actually collected?  No, we don't get a total collected figure in the minutes, but we do get a motion.

MAY 15, 2018 WATER AMENITIES REPORT:

"John Walton made a motion to approve a contract between the WPA and Brad Davis (contractor) in amount of $43,000 for the required preparation work on the spoil site that has been established by Earth Works.  Motion seconded by Bob Garrison.  Execution of this contract contingent upon 2 requirements:  1) Proof to the Board's satisfaction that the required monies to meet the canal lot owners portion of the dredging have been obtained and are available for disbursement.  2) A written commitment from the dredger of choice that the cost of the dredging will not exceed $239,000 and that said dredge will be ready to begin work no later then December 1st 2018."

The May minutes do not reveal whether a figure of the amount promised or collected, was given by the committee!  Additionally, wouldn't it have been great for this motion, and all motions, if the board secretary would have noted whether this motion passed or not, and if so, what the vote count was?  

Wouldn't the membership expect that by the June meeting that the board would have demanded knowing how much money was collected, and a report made to the membership?  After all our assessment/reserve money is going to pay up to 1/3 of this project.  Once again, we are left in the dark by this board's shadowy actions.

  

THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER WILL BE PUBLISHING SOON

I hope to start publishing again in the next few days.  My husband has been home for about a month, but nurses continue to arrive at our door throughout the week.  I've reached the point where we have a plan in place to continue with all the medical requirements, but give me a bit of time to do what I do.

The critical situation I face as guardian for my daughter in CT continues to keep me on the keyboard, and in conference calls with her advocate attorney, and the state of CT.  Over the last week or two, it appears at times that we are making progress.  I sincerely thank the Wedgefield residents who helped write and call legislators.  Our work may take awhile.  To keep updated, or see what it was all about, you can visit "Robin Lynn's Journey", at this site robinlynsjourney-helpherwin.com

Today I came across some words of wisdom that I embrace whole heartedly.  They speak to my varied experience here in Wedgefield, and several areas of my life.  Here it is:

THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER'S FAMILY MEMBER IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. WE HAVE A LOT OF VISITORS COMING IN TO VISIT. SO FAR, ONE HAS ASKED HOW WE STAND LIVING WITH THE MESS NEXT DOOR. WELL, MY FIRST ACTION IS TO WRITE THE BOARD. SEE THE LETTER BELOW.

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MY LETTER TO THE BOARD SPEAKS TO THE SITUATION:

DATE:                       June 6, 2018

TO:                             WPA BOARD

FROM:                      Madeline Y. Claveloux

RE:                             DEPLORABLE CONDITION OF UNBUILT LOTS UNDER

                                    CONTRACT TO BE MOWED BY THE GROUNDS

                                    CONTRACTOR, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND

                                    SUPERVISION OF BOARD MEMBER MCMILLIN

CC:                             The Wedgefield Examiner

The lot directly adjacent to our home at 168 William Screven has not been mowed since early last fall.  Weeds are knee high, and some trees that have popped up due to the lack of maintenance, are about 3 feet high.  The weeds are seeding themselves in the flower bed that runs along the lot line.  We have paid our landscaper additional funds to spray the weeds in our bed and along the lot line.  We’ve invested over $1,500 in pine straw and for the labor to put it down.  We are responsible lot owners!    We are right back to weeds!

The owner of the lot has, and continues to be a good neighbor.  Last year, when he visited the lot to list it for sale, he came and apologized for the poor conditions, saying he had trusted his contract with the WPA.  He then secured a private contractor to come and remedy the situation.  Why does the Board allow McMillin to continue in his role with this poor management? 

Board Member McMillin is negligent in maintaining properties that owners contracted to mow, and keep their properties within ARC requirements of property maintenance.  The entire board is disregarding their duties required in our governing documents, in allowing him to continue year after year to manage these subcontracts with the WPA, and allowing these conditions to exist.

As homeowners, we have endured the embarrassment of these conditions through the recent holiday weekend, and with family coming in to visit my seriously ill husband.  Please see that this is remedied immediately.

HAS THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER GIVEN UP THE BLOG? ABSOLUTELY NOT! WHEN WILL WE SEE ANOTHER NEW POST? AS SOON AS THE CURRENT MEDICAL CONDITION ON MY WEDGEFIELD FAMILY MEMBER SETTLES DOWN, AND THE CURRENT EMERGENCY CHAOS OF MY LOVED ONE IN CT IS UNDER CONTROL.

BRADY, THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER MASCOT SAYS, WE'LL BE BACK UP AND WRITING ON THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER JUST AS SOON AS WE CAN SQUEEZE IT IN.  IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND, AND WOULD LIKE TO WRITE THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER, WE CAN ALWAYS TAKE THE TIME, TO POST THAT REAL QUICK.  SEND YOUR RESIDENT LETTERS TO wedgefieldexaminerthe@yahoo.com.

The Wedgefield Examiner's 87 year old husband has survived ICU, emergency surgery that removed a mass, and received the great news that the mass was benign. After eight days in the hospital, he has been transported to a great in hospital rehabilitation center.  We're at his side several hours everyday, working with him, so he can return home.

We have a crisis in the life of our developmentally disabled loved one in CT.  Please read the story and  act, on "Robin Lynn's Journey", by going to https://robinblog18.wixsite.com/website  Will you take the time to make a call, or text the governor of CT?  We've made great progress in the last week.  People from all over the US are helping get our message out, and acting to keep it moving.  Next week, we are headed to contacts in Washington DC.  Help keep the story going, we need action now.  Why Washington?  Both CT Medicaid, and federal Medicare dollars are funding the very group home charged with medical neglect resulting in injury to Robin Lynn.  There are two reports originating as far back as March 2018.  While the investigators are working, it has been confirmed that Robin Lynn has permanent disfiguration from the medical neglect charges of the first incident.  Won't you help before more happens?  Robin Lynn needs your help, and we may end up helping other developmentally disabled adults.  Your action doesn't cost anything but a little of your time.  Please go to https://robinblog18.wixsite.com/website and act.  Share this website on any of the social media sites that you are on, and ask your friends and family members to share, and encourage others to keep sharing, and acting.

READERS, LEAVE WEDGEFIELD TODAY, AND PLEASE HELP ME, HELP ROBIN LYNN

Readers, I'm not asking you to get your violins out, but my family member here in Wedgefield was hospitalized again last Friday in ICU, with emergency surgery on Saturday.  I'm still at the hospital day and night.  Robin Lynn, the daughter I love, and serve as legal guardian, has had two claims of medical neglect filed with the CT Abuse and Neglect Agency, against her group home.  The group home, in retaliation, has issued a discharge of Robin from her home of 20 years.  I've been fighting this battle for over a year.  Two hearings in probate court have gone my way, and yet the Connecticut DDS has placated their group home contractor, and failed to serve Robin Lynn.  The story is complicated.  Please go to http://robinblog18.wixsite.com/website, and read today's posting on "ROBIN LYNN'S JOURNEY", and take action.  We don't need money, we need you to share the story where ever you can, and make a couple of calls.  Today's posting at the address provided above, tells you how you can help.  Please help Robin Lynn.

THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER STEPS OUT OF WEDGEFIELD AND DEVELOPS A SECOND BLOG - "ROBIN LYNN'S JOURNEY" LIKE THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER, OR NOT, MAYBE YOU'LL WANT TO HELP

I don't have a lot of time as my two family members are both in trouble.  My family member here in Wedgefield is in ICU, after surgery today.  The daughter in CT who I serve as legal guardian for is in crisis.  Today, I started a new blog, "Robin Lynn's Journey".  I'm posting the first article tonight.  The second article will call for friends, and readers to take action, due to some surprising "medical negligence", causing serious injury to Robin, resulting in two reports of "medical neglect" to the CT Abuse and Neglect Agency.  

Please consider following "Robin Lynn's Journey".  Here is the link.


http://robinblog18.wixsite.com/website