“I would like to thank all the wonderful
people and the BOD of Winchester Village, for all that you have done, for Frank and me.”
/s/ Elsa W. Jaloma

All the residents of Winchester Village were saddened by the loss of one of “ours.”  Frank Jaloma’s untimely passing was a shock to
everyone and he will be sorely missed.  Frank gave 110% to the village during his tenure of President of the BOD and his contributions to
the betterment of the village will go on as a tribute to him. 
May God Bless.  Your loss, Elsa, is ours as well.

Your BOD has received many responses to an article in the February issue of the Village 
Voice regarding green belt maintenance. The BOD has ABSOLUTELY NO INTENTION of cutting back on green belt/common maintenance or general upkeep.  We only suggested that much of the green belt/common area upkeep could POSSIBLY be accomplished from volunteers from within the Village.  Examples could be trimming and/or cutting of
plants/shrubs within the belts, cleaning areas around the mailboxes, trimming the entrance, area, etc.

Other volunteers, your elected BOD included, have already spent many hours accomplishing tasks that would have been done by paid
professionals.  In order to save money from the Village Treasury, costs must be cut - and this does include green belt maintenance.  The
Village paid over $6,000 (some leftover from 1999 bills to be paid) for the recent in depth upgrading of the septic systems.  The attached Custom Report easily directs everyone's attention to what has been spent and where.

A neighbor called last week to inform a member of the BOD about an attack upon her cat by a passing pair of  stray “large dogs.”  In this instance the wayward animals actually entered
her back yard and proceeded to harm her cat.  We must remind Winchester Village pet owners, that all animals, cats or dogs, must be licensed and kept in control of the owner(s) at all times and are not running loose un-attended.  Remember, CALL ANIMAL CONTROL, NOT the BOD, if you are experiencing difficulties with loose animals.  (Their number is printed below.)  NO MEMBER of the BOARD is either willing or physically
able to catch any animal on the loose. That is a job for professionals.  We welcome your concerns, but always contact ANIMAL CONTROL FIRST!
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The next immediate agenda items for the Village, the asking for and receiving of cost agreements for the Village Landscaping.  The BOD has authorized John Missey, Land-
scaping Chairman, to accomplish this goal as quickly as possible.  Keep in mind that bids for the fertilizing and thatching of the green belts will also be investigated as a separate issue
from the mowing project.  Loretta Wallace is correct in her meeting assessment that “we are now in the Spring, and many of the green belts
sorely need attention.”  Keep in mind that landscaping is very expensive.  Thus our urgent requests for working groups to spend an occasional half day on a Saturday, perhaps, in
accomplishing the pruning of shrubs around the green belts and the entrance.

One alert Village resident alerted the BOD that an “early riser” has been seen dumping items in our dumpster.  Immediately after this observation, Bob Southland found numerous
containers which contained toxic waste materials.  As has been said before, this is a “breaking of the law” event, AND IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.  For this reason the dumpster has again been moved, this time to the
opposite end of the lot on which it is presently located, close to a nearby street light.  If ANYONE sees a suspicious vehicle and/or persons dumping, please make an attempt to
get the license number and general description of the car/persons. 
Thank you.

The BOD has yet to receive any favorable responses regarding our proposed WELCOMING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS.  The job is NOT a big one - but a pleasant one - welcoming newcomers to our unique community and meeting new neighbors.  Again, we need YOUR volunteer spirit -  please call Lee Tallis at 876-2732 or Loretta Wallace at 874-0641.

The overhaul/pumping/checking of ALL the village septics has been accomplished.  Again, costs are as indicated in the attached Custom
Report furnished by Bob Ehrman.  When checking the report please note that of the total cost of Septic System Project, $2,125.04 was left over as unpaid septic bill from fiscal year
1999.  As of this date all septic repair costs have been paid and invoices are on file.  Again, thanks to our volunteers, Bob Southland and Carl Newman, an important project has
been completed.  The only further expense as regards septic tanks, will be providing for an on-going maintenance system, which is under
consideration by Hemsley’s.  Keep in mind that the #1 upkeep project in this community will always be the septic system.  They are our wastes lifeline and must be the first order of
business.  Please see Bob Southland’s special letter to the village, attached.

Suggestion Form

Once more, please find a copy of the
Winchester Village Suggestion form
attached to this News Letter.  It is for
your use for a feedback vehicle for all
of the Village residents.

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IT'S SPRING!