I wish Ms. Fontenot would have sought accurate information before leveling broad accusations and innuendo left and right in her Oct. 5 guest column. Her tone of condescension is offensive. Our volunteers, on the Shelter Bay Community board or directors and its committees give of their time and expertise to us. They deserve our support. Let me add my support for our hardworking staff.

I assume Ms. Fontenot studied Shelter Bay lease history before buying a home here and therefore knew to expect rent increases every ten years. All residents have been fully informed for a year to expect increased supplemental rents this last July in anticipation of next year’s rent increase. Additionally we have learned on numerous occasions of the need to build up reserves to address our aging infrastructure.

I implore all Shelter Bay residents to stay informed about our community. Absent attending a board meeting or town hall, the agenda packet published before an upcoming board meeting provides a comprehensive source to learn about decisions, financials, committee reports and new and current projects. Ms. Fontenot does not seem to understand and appreciate the special and caring community we all call home.

I have been a happy resident of Shelter Bay for 22 years.

Berit Kenin

Shelter Bay