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May 2000      The Winchester Village Home Owners Association Newsletter

BOD Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each Month - Residents are welcome!
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Rat Invasion
2. Neighborhood Watch Program To Start
3. May Board of Directors Minutes
4. “Snow Birds” Return
5. Calling 911
Your Board of Directors
President  Dave Hersch
Vice Pres Rick Edwards
Treasurer Loretta Wallace 
Secretary Stephanie Finney
 At-Large Craig A. Tallis 
 895-2002
 873-3241
 874-0641
 895-1599
 876-2732
STANDING COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEERS
Wanda Edwards
Robert Ehrman
John Missey
Carl Newman
Bob Southland
Contract/Insurance
Newsletter Editor
Streets/Grounds
Architectural Cord
Septic System Cord
876-3241
895-1715
895-1599
895-2058
895-8243

WELCOME HOME!
“Welcome Home” to Winchester Village “Snowbirds” who have made the annual migration home, similar to the “Swallows of San Juan Capistrano!”   Those who successfully completed this annual event include Dave and Joyce Hersch; Ray and Karen Hermeyer; Jerry
and Sharon Cole, Charlie and Ellie Hunt, and Melvin and Alice Lord-Unruh.  Apologies to those we may have missed, but a hearty welcome also.

While You Were Away

During your southern migration, updates were made in the Village septic systems thanks to the able leadership of our Septic Tank Coordinator, Bob Southland and also with the assistance of Carl Newman.  Carl is also keeping a very watchful eye on the conditions in the Village and has already mended many fences (literally). 

A renewal of the Village's landscape agreement with Progressive Landscaping has been accepted and the green belts are looking better every day. John Missey has done an excellent job as volunteer Landscaping coordinator and is continuing to accept and review bids for the green belt fertilizing. 

A Welcoming Committee has been formed which includes Lee Talus, Dorothy Crieger and Sharon Cole. These ladies make it a point to welcome newcomers to Winchester Village in an attempt to help them overcome the hurdles of moving into a new environment, particularly with questions pertaining to the Village. 

Another "new" concept in the Village, is the membership suggestion/complaint form which has been distributed to all residents. Utilizing this form allows your BOD to address your Suggestions/complaints in a timely manner. Utilization of the form is very simple with the only absolute requirement being that the form must be signed, with your phone number
indicated and your writing legible. Phone calls to your elected BOD, while welcome in some instances, will not facilitate your suggestion/
complaint. The form must be utilized, will be reviewed by the BOD and will be in the official Village files maintained by the Secretary.


Neighborhood Watch

The Winchester Village BOD has decided
to enlist the help of the KITSAP COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT in starting a Winchester Village "Neighborhood Watch" program. We will notify everyone of the time for informational discussions by the Department. If any member has a concern or comment regarding the "Neighborhood Watch" program, please place a note in the Village mailbox, 2400 Hastings Lane SE addressed to the BOD.


Rat Invasion

Residents have reported to the BOD that rats are becoming more and more prevalent within the Village. Rats normally will eat most anything but are especially fond of bird food; those having low mounted feeders should be particularly
aware. All residents are strongly advised to place DECON tablets under their decks, sheds and other outbuildings to reduce the rat population. It is suggested that residents that have feeders place a catch of some type immediately under the feeder to catch bird seed before it hits the ground.  Village BOD has no plan to call a pest control company for  extermination at this time.


BOD Treasurer
Position Remains Filled

Loretta Wallace has advised the BOD that she will not execute her previously submitted resignation from the Board unti a new Treasurer or system has been found. It is possible that an independent accounting firm may be utilized to
maintain the Village books, especially in light of Bob Ehrman's resignation. Bob has industriously, professionally and above all
magically maintained the Village accounts
for quite some time...and it is for this reason that a professional accounting firm may be utilized...unless a knowledgeable volunteer from within the Village membership steps forward.
 



I love the mid-May 
weather break!

Who Do You Call?
“911!”
It is never pleasant to inform members of problems within Winchester Village, and this is no exception. Members have submitted complaints to the BOD pertaining to unruly disturbances created by juvenile visitors to the community. Keep in mind that the adult
member/resident responsible, whether a property owner or a renter, is ALWAYS held accountable for any unsettling disturbance or event that occurs created by their guests or kin. Whether
participating in the disturbance or not, the ADULT is responsible for the juveniles actions. Article 7.2 of the CC&R's clearly and emphatically sets forth the rules pertaining to "Noxious or Offensive Activity" within the Winchester Village community. This article is not intended as a suggestion...it is a legally binding RULE and disruptions within the community simply will not be tolerated. Anyone
observing or hearing of an unruly event, CALL THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY (not a Board member). Owners/residents are reminded that all enforcement costs are the responsibility of the owner/resident and legal action will be taken.

Kudos

Kudos’ are extended to Winchester Village members who have already commenced the grooming of their property. Our "unique home community" is looking better, exhibiting your pride and work. As always, there are some who are "late" in getting started with their individual property grooming. We trust that your grooming process will begin shortly. For those of you that need assistance, there is a pair of young folks
living in the Village, Stephanie Salazar and Jay Wright, who offer mowing and weeding services for a very reasonable fee. Should anyone need their service, simply call Stephanie at 895-8362. Their work has been observed and they do a real good job of it. Remember, that the areas immediately in front of individual property are the responsibility of the individual not the landscaping crew and should be kept swept.



More Kudos

Not enough Kudos’ can be said, but the BOD thinks we all should be thankful for the willing and caring volunteerism of Bob Southland, Carl Newrnan, Bob Ehrman, Wanda Edwards, John Missey and our "Welcome Girls" for their on-going assistance in behalf of our community.
When you see them, give a wave, a holler or a hearty "thank you!" They, and others, are helping to keep our community the unique place that it is!  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!


CC&R Revisions Needed

The 2000 BOD has determined that revisions need to be made to some sections of the CC&R's; and an ad hoc committee will be formed to take over that responsibility. Any OWNER of property within Winchester Village, NOT Renter’s or Lessee’s, can forward their concerns or recommendations to the BOD, by simply placing your legibly written comments
(preferably typed) in an envelope and insert it in the Village mailbox, 2400 SE Hastings Lane, clearly addressed to Joyce Hersch. Please be aware that your elected BOD will, in all cases, review your comments; but your comment/
suggestion may not necessarily be do-able or
acceptable to Village members as a whole.
But rest assured YOUR voice will be heard and your comments will be acknowledged.



Well, the Mail Box was empty, once again.  Remember this is your forum to sound off and/or praise or just speak your piece.  In the meantime we shall assume that everyone in the Village is happy and content with everything in the Village.   -ed-



Just Say No!



Speeding Still A Problem

Is it really a problem to drive 15 MPH within the Village streets?  I don't find it to be.  Why do a select few have the "right" to drive 20 or even 30 MPH? 
Come on folks, we have kids playing in the village, people walking, people on bikes and so forth. 
Give us a brake here!   -ed-



Remember those who
give all there is to give,
their life, so we can
enjoy the fruits of this
wonderful nation.
 



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