Windsor Crier
News from the Hill - Volume 2, Issue 2 - November/December 1997Windsor Hill Plantation
RicefieldMill Creek
The Colony
Indigo Ridge
Moultrie Place
Plantation Pointe
Governor's Estate
Dorchester County Roads and Drainage Department: 832-0070
Dorchester County Sheriff's Department (Non-emergency): 873-5111
Dorchester County Public Works - Mosquito Control: 832-0070
Dorchester County Department of Emergency Preparedness: 832-0341
Dorchester County Animal Control Office: 832-0015
Dr. Richard Brooks, Dorchester County Councilman, District 4: 553-4900
Ms. Annette Young-Brickell, SC State Representative: Work 734-2434, Home 875-2870
Randy Green, Dorchester County Code Enforcement (Residential Compliance): 832-0012
Chad Greer, Litter/Nuisance Office (Illegal dumping, vehicles, debris on property): 832-0013
Many of you are wondering just what the association will do for the
subdivision. Well, one reason is to instill a community relationship.
We need to know our neighbors. Our property values need to stay up.
There have been concerns voiced about some common issues. Here are just a few of the BIG ones:
Speeding...vrrrooomm.
Yards not being maintained.
Potholes!!!
Unauthorized vehicles: commercial/business vehicles, private vehicles not licensed, tractor trailers, boats/campers parked out of sight.
Annexation into North Charleston.
These are just a sample of the items the association will handle.
Many homeowners have stated they did not receive a copy of the covenants
when they purchased their home. For your copy, become a member of the
WHCA. The annual dues are $30.00 (made out to WHCA) and payable at
the next annual meeting.
We will start sponsoring a Yard of the Month in May or June 1998. Yards
are judged after the first weekend of the month (weather pending).
The winning yard must have at least one blooming plant, cannot have
won the previous year, and civic association dues must be current.
To keep our neighborhood looking nice, the board is requesting that
all yard clippings be put out on Wednesday mornings only. If you have
yard debris before Wednesday, please store it behind your house or in
a place that cannot be seen from the street.
Are you aware of a new law that went into effect on December 6, 1996?
If you're buying, selling, or renting an older home, built 1978 or
before, it affects you. It is called the Residential Lead-Based Hazard
Reduction Act for residential homeowners. Also known as Title X, this
federal law requires any owner or agent who sells or rents out a home
or apartment built before 1978 to disclose any known presence of lead-base
paint and provide a federally approved lead-hazard info pamphlet to
the buyers or tenants.
Sample disclosure forms and the "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your
Home" pamphlet are available free from the National Lead Information
Clearinghouse at (800) 424-LEAD.
Is it time to check your chimney? Well, it depends on how much use
it gets; whether it serves a fireplace or heat stove; metal or masonry;
and the type of fuel you burn. But even if it is used less frequently,
it should be inspected every year. Having an annual inspection will
reduce the risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition to
recommending the annual inspection, which typically costs less than
$100, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers homeowners
these general tips:
Be sure the inspection includes a check for cracks, mortar damage, leaks and obstructions. It should also cover flashing, which seals out water where the chimney meets the roof.
After any lightning strike, earthquake, flood, or violent storm, don't use your chimney until it can be thoroughly checked.
To help reduce creosote buildup if you're burning wood, use well-seasoned hardwoods.
Install a cap to keep out debris and prevent birds, animals and insects from nesting in the chimney.
Keeping wall-to-wall carpeting and area rugs clean is an ongoing battle,
especially if you have young children. Here are 3 tips provided by
a reader in Florida:
Ordinary glass cleaner removes most stubborn stains from all types of carpeting. Spray the stained area liberally and allow it to soak in for 5-10 minutes, then blot the area with a paper towel. If necessary, repeat the treatment. For extra-tough stains, use a small scrap piece of carpeting as a brush to scrub the area.
Ink stains. Spray the spot with hair spray. Let it dry, then brush and vacuum the area clean. Old, dried-up ink stains might require 2 or 3 passes.
Static electricity a problem? Pour 5 parts water and 1 part liquid fabric softener into an empty pump-stray bottle. Apply a light mist of the solution onto the carpet as you back out of the room. Try not to miss any areas, and pay special attention to the frequently walked paths through the room. Wait about 5 minutes before returning. Static is far less frequent. Spray again as needed.
Do you want to advertise in our newsletter? For $25.00 an issue, you
can. Advertising is open to all residents and local businesses.
Future issues will include articles on home maintenance (inside and
outside the home), newcomers to the community, events taking place
within Windsor Hill and county, and much more. Deadline for submission
is the 20th of month prior to publication.
For information, contact Susan Lotterer (The Colony) at 767-1727.
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For advertising information (1/6th page only $25.00 per issue!), please contact Windsor Crier Editor Susan Lotterer at (843) 767-1727.
Feel free to send Susan E-mail at (SuLot@aol.com).
Our very reasonable advertising rates include a link to your e-mail address to gauge response.
If an advertiser has a web site, we'll include a link to their home page as no additional charge.
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