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🏆 Contest #357 Winner!

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Written in response to: "Include a character with an enemy, rival, or nemesis in your story." as part of Two's a Crowd with Kirsiah Depp.

Lakeview 55+ Community Postings

05/03/26

-I’m getting rid of my couch which is in perfect condition. If interested, please call 516-455-0485.

-My hairdresser died, so I need a new one. If you have a person that you love, please let Donna know at the rec center.

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against my neighbor, Mr. Arnick. He has a bird feeder and there are multiple birds that drop seeds and defecate on my lawn. The worst part is they are dive-bombing Harold, the squirrel I feed and he is not visiting me as often as he used to. Please have the birdfeeder removed as soon as possible. Thank you.

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Join us for Bingo this Friday, May 8th at 6:00 pm in the rec center.

-May 10th is Mother’s Day. Join us for afternoon tea at 11:00 am in Vanderbuilt Hall. All are welcome to attend.

05/10/26

-Do you need help picking out the best plants for the season? Come and meet Ms. Anderson, our gardening expert for some tips on the plants that work best in our area. 05/13/26 at 2:00 pm at the rec center.

-Dear Board President Henderson,

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Rostler who lives next door to me. He has a pet squirrel, (which is an illegal pet!) and that squirrel keeps stealing seed from my bird feeder. This has caused deep distress to the birds that I feed and their nesting season is in danger. Please let me know how to remedy this awful situation. Thank you.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

05/17/26

-My cat Andy is missing. He’s an orange tabby with a blue collar. If anyone has seen him, please call Elaine at 516-972-6834.

-Join the crocheting club! We meet every Tuesday at 12:00 pm in Aaron’s Hall. See you there.

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against my neighbor, Mr. Arnick. I walk the perimeter of my property every morning from 9:00-9:15. Mr. Arnick has a rose bush and one of the branches extends on my property. This morning, a thorn scratched my leg shortening my walk by 7 minutes. Please ask him to cut this branch so I can walk the full area of my property. Thank you!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Next Sunday, we are having our annual Memorial Day BBQ. Join us at the pool at 3:00 pm for a burger and a good time.

05/24/26

-Dear Board President Henderson,

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Rostler, (my neighbor). Every morning, he goes on a walk and before he goes inside, he picks up my newspaper and places it into my mailbox. I am perfectly capable of walking outside myself and picking up my own paper. Please have him cease and desist.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Are you interested in Chess? A bunch of us get together on Mondays at 2:00 pm in Aaron’s Hall and we could use more players. Bring a board if you have one.

05/31/26

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Ralph Arnick. Around 4 o’clock every day, Mr. Arnick has his television set blaring and it is disturbing my afternoon nap. I do wake up at 5:00 am every morning, so I need this daily nap (which I am entitled to!) and the television should be at a normal volume. Remember, the early bird gets the worm! Please fix this matter!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

06/07/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler,

I have hearing aids you ninny! This is the volume I will keep my television at!

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Water aerobics take place every Friday at 8:00 am. All supplies except bathing suits will be provided.

06/14/26

-Dear Mr. Arnick,

Are you deaf?! That is too loud for a “normal” person!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Popcorn and the movie “Jaws” will be played by the pool on June 19th. Bring a towel if you’re brave enough to swim during the movie.

06/21/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler,

Of course I'm partially deaf! I’m 95 years old, and you’re as old as me. How are you not? Plus, my being deaf is none of your business!

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Please enjoy cake and coffee from 9:00-12:00pm in Vanderbuilt Hall for our Father’s Day celebration. All are welcome to attend.

06/28/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler and Mr. Arnick,

This is Mr. Henderson. The “Community Postings Board” is NOT for grievances! Grievances can be addressed to me at bhenderson656@yahoo.com, though I have to warn you that all of the “grievances” you have mentioned are not actually grievances according to our community guidelines. These are matters you will have to discuss like civilized neighbors. In the future, please do not post on this board.

Sincerely,

Mr. Benjamin Henderson

Board President

-Chair yoga will take place on Saturday at 11:00am in Vanderbuilt Hall.

07/05/26

-To Whom it May Concern,

We, Mr. Henry Rostler and Mr. Ralph Arnick would like to file a grievance against Board President Benjamin Henderson. Mr. Henderson does not seem to take our concerns seriously and we are well within the guidelines of the community guidelines manual, dated September 15, 1985. If there is an updated community guidelines manual, we have not received it, therefore Mr. Henderson has not done his job as Board President. However, considering we have both lived here for 40 years, we understand the guidelines much better than he does. Furthermore, while we have heard of the yahoo.com, we have never utilized it and will not start now.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt:35-14 &

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

07/12/26

-To Whom it May Concern,

I quit!

Sincerely,

Mr. Benjamin Henderson

Former Board President

07/19/26

-Do you want to be our Board President? Applications for the position are currently available in the rec center. Please see Donna for more information.

Posted Jun 04, 2026
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John Rutherford
14:52 Jun 13, 2026

Congrats

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Kimberly Karcz
19:36 Jun 16, 2026

Thanks!

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Alice Kabrtai
14:36 Jun 13, 2026

This is really creative! Congrats on winning!

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Kimberly Karcz
19:37 Jun 16, 2026

Thank you!

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Pascale Marie
09:26 Jun 13, 2026

Such a fun read, congrats on the win!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:37 Jun 13, 2026

Thank you!

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The Old Izbushka
03:22 Jun 13, 2026

A very fun read!! Congrats!!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:37 Jun 13, 2026

Thanks!

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Ginny Kritsch
01:56 Jun 13, 2026

Love this story, got me laughing. You deserve the win!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:37 Jun 13, 2026

So happy to have gotten a giggle!

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Claudia Vincent
01:43 Jun 13, 2026

Fun read and creative way of incorporating the prompt. Congratulations.

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Kimberly Karcz
10:38 Jun 13, 2026

Thank you!

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Lilia B
19:18 Jun 12, 2026

In the immortal spirit of Mark Twain.

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Kimberly Karcz
10:38 Jun 13, 2026

❤️

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Stephanie Eggers
18:29 Jun 12, 2026

So well written! Witty and clever! Well- deserved win!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:38 Jun 13, 2026

Thank you!

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Francis D
16:57 Jun 12, 2026

Worthy of a win. As someone who plays with Form I really like this.

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Kimberly Karcz
10:38 Jun 13, 2026

I really love trying to play with form. Thanks!

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Patrick Druid
16:45 Jun 12, 2026

Good read and congratulations! Two curmudgeons getting an HOA president yo quit!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:38 Jun 13, 2026

lol thanks!

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Sarah Luster
16:09 Jun 12, 2026

I loved the pacing of this and the atmosphere. It was a very fun read. Well done!

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Kimberly Karcz
10:39 Jun 13, 2026

Thank you!

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