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13, 2009
BIG thanks to Jimmy Diorio for compiling the newsletter. Best of luck in his new adventures. Flea
Market (your ad here!) ----------- Motor
vehicle thefts and burglaries continued throughout September. Donna
Valentino contributes: For the current crime statistics, go to http://www.cor.net/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=6028
and for historical information, go to http://www.cor.net/police.aspx?id=4580.
One of the events listed is described in vivid personal detail by Larry
Randall, below. This
from Larry Randall: Someone
attempted to steal my Chrysler Sebring convertible from in front of my
house on Kettering Court. They broke off something in the ignition
and damaged the interior and exterior. The
officer also discovered that another car was attempted and yet another
had been successfully stolen one street over. This happened in the
same time frame -- we believe between 0100 and 0630. Garland
PD stopped the stolen vehicle, but the driver ran away and was not
captured. He did leave some good prints on my car and that one,
however. :-) Please
be aware of anyone who appears "out of place" in the
neighborhood -- especially after dark. This
from Donna Valentino: See
the link: http://www.propertyfraudalert.com/collintx/
The
Collin County Clerk has made a free Property Fraud Alert available to
property owners. This is in response to the incredible amount of
property fraud that has occurred in the past few years. Targets:
elderly homeowners—then it spread. If you’ve seen in the
paper; young families being booted out of their homes cos shady mortgage
brokers & appraisers doing dirty sales to each other with
unsuspecting homeowners clueless & homeless; and mortgage co’s
holding the bag (guess who pays for that). IF
someone tries to file a new deed on your property—YOU GET AN EMAIL
ALERT! Phone/txt is also an option. This would be a great
item to post on the HOA website. It only took me like 20 seconds
to register and you get a confirmation email, too. Not sure if
this is state or nationwide or not, but I’d sure register my parents,
grandparents, etc.—CAN’T be too safe these days. This
from Debi Dubord: You
can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what
you should do if you or a family member have flu symptoms. The
state’s 2-1-1 health information helpline is now staffed with medical
professionals who can provide information about managing flu symptoms and
advice on when to seek medical care from a physician or emergency room.
This will help you make informed decisions about how to care for
yourself and your family. The guidance is not intended to replace
specific instructions people receive from their physicians. The
2-1-1 staff also can provide general flu information and vaccine
availability information for individuals and health care providers.
Calls are answered round-the-clock. Callers are instructed to choose a
language and then press “6” for flu information and guidance.
Basic flu symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat that usually
come on suddenly. Most cases are relatively mild to moderate and do not
need emergency treatment. Most people who have H1N1 flu or seasonal flu
just need appropriate fluid intake, fever-reducing medication, rest and
careful monitoring. Recovering at home also lessens the burden on
the health care system. People with underlying health conditions who
think they have the flu should contact their health care provider. For
more information about flu in Texas, www.TexasFlu.org. ----------- Handyman
services: A personal friend of mine, Rick Laney, is an experienced
constructor, remodeler, and handyman. Rick’s construction work, not
surprisingly, has slowed down, and he is available for more handyman
jobs now. He is frequently in the Wyndsor neighborhood. Call or text
Rick at 214-673-1018. On
behalf of Wyndsor HOA Leadership Team, Jimmy
Diorio
Sept 2009 Combined
Community Garage Sale Oct 9, 10, 11 (Fri. Sat. Sun) We are joining with our
neighbors in Knight’s Bridge to have a bigger and better event than
ever. Both neighborhoods have had successful events in the past. Now we are hoping that our
combined 600+ homes can have an even bigger sale! Together we can draw
lots of buyer and have some fun! Our HOAs will advertise the
event on Craigslist and in the DMN. We also hope to put up banners on
entrances at Renner and Murphy roads. By the way have you seen
construction beginning on new monument signs at several entrances? You would put up your own signs
directing shoppers to you own sale. Your family may participate in all or
part of the weekend of course. We all love these sales but PLEASE be
sure to be respectful and courteous to your neighbors. Put up signs only
on our common spaces or if on a neighbor’s property only with their
express permission. Likewise remove all signs at the end of your sale. We hope for lots of participation and a big success as it has been in the past, even better!
Flea
Market (your ad here!) ----------- Criminal
activity close to home (my home). As many of you may know, I am selling
my house at 3119 Stonehenge Drive. Last week, 4 young men that did not
appear to be qualified buyers knocked on the door unannounced and
attempted to “scream their way in,” i.e., demanding to see the
interior of my house. Luckily, my family members who are taking care of
the house handled the situation correctly, warning them through closed
door to go away, or the police would be called (indubitably the best
course of action in this situation). The men fled in a car that was
parked just a few dozen meters down the street, and the police arrived
shortly afterward to do the report. More
on crime, contributed by Donna Valentino: For
the current crime statistics, go to http://www.cor.net/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=6028
and for historical information, go to http://www.cor.net/police.aspx?id=4580 Date:
7/29/2009 12:25:00 PM ----------- From
Randy Roland [mailto:rroland@mckinneytexas.org]: The
city is currently marking sidewalks in our neighborhood that need to be
replaced because of the slope or separation that causes a trip hazard.
When the repairs are going to be complete is still unknown. Door
hangers from the city should be placed on your doors providing
information if your sidewalk is slated to be repaired. From
Donna Valentino: The Home Safety Council wants to help you make the most
of Fire Safety Month in your community this October. So they have
partnered with Lowe's to provide fire and life safety educators with a
premier local educational event. Safety
Saturday is a free public event that will be held in the parking lot of
Lowe's stores on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Across the country,
participating Lowe's stores will be teaming up with their fire safety
and other community safety neighbors for this one-day event. It's
designed to provide educational fun for the entire family. ----------- As
I have moved out of the neighborhood as of August, I will need to hand
over newsletter responsibility to somebody else. Volunteers? Very small
time expenditure each month, good way to contribute to the community if
you can’t spare a whole bunch of time, due to job/ family demands
(sound familiar??). Please let me know if you’d like to step up and
take the baton from me. Jimmy
Click
here to volunteer From
Diane Cox: 2002
Chevy Impala LS for sale - $5500: Pewter Gray 4-door w/dual a/c
controls, heated seats, leather, sun roof, many other options and
very clean. Vehicle has 105,000 miles, but well maintained and in
excellent condition. Please call 972/437-3558. From
Justin J. Everman, 5716 Maidstone Drive: New
Kids Self Defense/Martial Arts Program Learn
the power of INSTINCTUAL self protection with our new D4K (Defense 4
Kids) Program, its like nothing you've seen before! http://combativewarriorarts.com/defense4kids.html Children
learn the importance of: -
Awareness No
contracts, no startup fees, no uniforms, just Thursdays
from 6 - 6:45 PM, kids 8-13 years old. Reserve
your spot today! Contact: Instructor:
Nick Rodriguez From
Tom Pierce Tom Pierce [tomepierce@hotmail.com]: I
do roofs. I am working with North Texas Roofing and have many
years of experience. I am also a WHOA home owner of over 14 years.
We had a hail storm a short time ago. However it was not of a size
that would have damaged any of our roofs. BUT, the storm on 2003
did damage our roofs. If a roof has not been replaced since the
storm of 2003, then it should be replaced. Almost any roofing
company will do a good job replacing the roof, but North Texas Roofing
goes well beyond just replacing the roof. We take care, concerning
the entire property. We have often been told that the yard looks
far better after the roof construction than before we started the
roofing process. We did almost 500 roofs last year and still have
an A+ rating with the BBB. I also understand that we have nothing
but positive comments on Angies List. Home
owners should check our any company being invited into their home.
They can refer to the BBB www.dallas.bbb.org
and to Angie’s List www.angieslist.com. From
Dora Vasquez [Dora.Vasquez@UTSouthwestern.edu]: I,
too, am a realtor in the area....I can be reached at 972-333-9126... In
addition, I am selling a really nice timeless dinnette set...see
attached for a picture...If anyone is interested they may reach me at
972-333-9126....The picture just not do it justice by the way... I'm
also selling another smaller round dinnette set for a kitchen nook that
is a very light maple color...Do not have a picture for this one but
also very nice... On
behalf of Wyndsor HOA Leadership Team, Jimmy
Diorio
July 09 >>>>>>>> Flea
Market (your ad here!) ----------- Debbie Hyatt- Windsor
Estates- said a cotton mouth snake was found in her neighbor’s back
yard! Contributed by Jerry
Parker, Baskerville Dr.: For the Did You Know
department: Did you know that if you
have a gas leak and call 911, they will dispatch a fire truck to turn off
the gas but will not call Atmos Energy? 911 operator says it is your
responsibility to call the gas company. So keep that Atmos Energy
number handy. Did you know that if you
decide to use your PC to find the Atmos number, their site does not have a
BIG EMERGENCY NUMBER icon, and in your haste you have to search for a
number. (gas is still leaking) Did you know when you
call the Atmos Energy customer service number, you still have to go
through a “Dial 1 if…” menu and answer some questions before getting
to a human? (gas is still leaking) Did you know that the
Fire Department will also call Atmos Energy with the news that they turned
off the gas? Kind of an indirect 911 call. Did you know that what
all of us fear can happen? Yes, those gas meters in the alleys can
be hit by cars or trucks and cause a gas leak. How do I know all this?
It happened. Something hit our neighbor’s gas meter in the alley
and broke the pipe leading to the meter. My wife smelt the gas when
walking the dog and I searched the alley until I found it. The
neighbors weren’t home so I learned answers to all the above questions. - Jerry ----------- ATTENTION ALL BLOCK
WATCH CAPTAINS, COORDINATORS, & INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS We are in the planning
stage of this year’s National Night Out (NNO) in October. We would
like this to be our biggest and best NNO ever and NEED YOUR HELP!
Our toughest task is getting the word out to every home in Wyndsor
Estates. Please contact:
Donna Valentino (3103 Stonehenge Dr.) @ dvalcc@aol.com From Don Magner,
Director of Neighborhood Services, City of Richardson: Please find attached
information regarding the upcoming Park, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan Workshop. We encourage you to forward this information to your
members via email, post on your website, or distribute in any other way
you determine appropriate. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Weekly Crime Tip from
Donna Valentino: Weekly Crime Tip: Do not
leave personal identification inside your vehicle. Your driver’s license
should be kept on your person and not inside your car. If a thief does
break into your vehicle and steal your wallet with your information check
your credit frequently for any fraudulent charges. ----------- Help
request from Dawn Atteberry: Hello!
I live on Stonehenge, and come out the alley that is closest to Kingston.
I am missing my prescription sunglasses and think I may have driven off
with them on the top of my car. They have plastic, pink frames and
are obviously prescription. …anyone found them? I am
offering a $20 reward. Thank you! Dawn
Attebery www.DawnMichellePhoto.com
214.783.9691 2004
Mitsubishi Lancer SE; kids’ car $3,999.00, 84K mi, new brakes & insp
sticker 4 cyl, 4 dr. automatic, silver. Donna Valentino
972-569-0451; dvalcc@aol.com
for more info. Need
a handy-man? Got a honey-do list that’s only getting longer?
Good friend of the family laid-off in Feb; having a rough time of it.
Did our attic vent fans, ceiling fans, interior painting, anchor stone
wall, wood flooring, cleaned and organized attic and garage, cleaned and
reorganized pantries and deep freezer, moved “stuff” from old storage
to new storage; hauled stuff to donation center; replaced rotted siding at
neighbors; willing to do exterior painting on 1-stories. Nice,
patient, honest guy w/ a special needs adult child; has a pick-up.
Donna Valentino 972-569-0451; dvalcc@aol.com
for contact info. I
have a coffee and end table I would like to sell from Basset and the Chris
Madden Collection. Also I have an area rug, if anyone is interested
they can contact me at the number below. Two
girls, ages 13 and 14 looking to baby sit this summer. Please call
Dora Vasquez if interested 972-333-9126. Jim
Ryan lives in Wyndsor Estates and has the experience to assist you with
nearly every real estate need. Whether it's finding your own personal
home, an investment property or helping you get the most out of selling
your current home. Jim has an extensive background in working with
investment and discounted properties, such as HUD, VA and bank
foreclosures, both professionally and personally. Contact Jim Ryan
at 972-979-1231. On
behalf of Wyndsor HOA Leadership Team, Jimmy
Diorio
May 2009 >>>>>
For
those who do not know me, I am James Diorio (aka ‘Jim,’
‘Jimmy’) of 3119 Stonehenge Drive, and I have offered to
administer the newsletter starting this month. As such, please feel
free to send your inputs to me directly at dioriojimenez@sbcglobal.net.
Including the text “WHOA NEWSLETTER” in the subject line
would help me a great deal, but is not necessary, of course. I promise
that I will try diligently to provide you a useful newsletter on a
monthly interval. If you have a suggestion for me as to how I could
improve my service to you, please do not hold back! - Let me
know, I certainly will not be offended. Flea Market (your ad here!) Some
time this morning our cat was attacked by something. Not to make it
too graphic, but she was in 2 pieces. I’m not sure
if there is a coyote or bobcat in the area, but everyone needs to be
really cautious with their pets. We did not see anything
or hear anything. Our kitty used to sit under the tree in the
front yard and watch the birds in the AM. This was before
Miller Elem was in session this morning [Fri 29-May]. We
are in the final design phase of installing 2 new entry walls at
Abingdon Dr, Southampton Dr and Hartford Dr. We have sprayed
orange paint at each site to identify the location and size of each
wall. We have to make final changes to our drawing and then
get City approval before we send out for bids. It could take
us a month or two before ground breaking occurs. I just want
to ensure that we make everyone aware of our progress. Any
questions please call me. Cheers! David 972-567-6419
(mobile) HOUSE
CLEANING SERVICES, COMPETITIVELY PRICED. Erika Jimenez (sister of
Mayra Diorio,
3119 Stonehenge) has enlisted several family members to help her in
her business, and now has several openings in her schedule. Erika
has clients all over the N. Dallas, Richardson, Plano, N. Garland
area, including several WHOA houses – references abound. Erika is
an ex-Molly Maid who learned the business and went out on her own
– as such, she can normally undercut the commercial services by
quite a bit. Erika is quite flexible, and can quote you for a
customized house cleaning program that fits your individual needs.
For a free consultation and estimate, contact Erika directly at
214-415-4113. TV
set (Dora Vasquez): I
have a 27 inch RCA tv, an office chair, I nice wood dining room
table with four chairs, and some decorative big vases with
decorative plants for sale. Ask for D at 972-333-9126. Jimmy
Diorio
APRIL NEWSLETTER >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have organized the
April 2009 Newsletter into 4 sections: Flea
Market (your ad here!) Special
event: Annual Meeting Minutes ----------- Undoubtedly, you
have already received the previous news flash of suspicious activity
in the neighborhood. Please remember that the threat is indeed real,
and calling the police is normally NOT an overreaction – let the
police sort it out. Cheryl Wurtz contributed this article from the
Wylie News, which is worth reading, if you think that this sort of
thing couldn’t possibly happen in our neigborhood: http://www.wylienews.com/articles/templates/news.asp?articleid=682&zoneid=5 An excellent summary
of what to do when is available at the bottom
of this newsletter, as dictated by Officer Payne and Detective
Perry of the Richardson PD, our guests at the Annual Meeting last
Tuesday. ----------- Get
Involved in the Fight Against Cancer at the 2009 Richardson Relay for
Life at Cisco System's Campus in Richardson on May 1-2. For more
information, visit www.RelayForLife.org/richardsontx.
Relay
For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It
offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the
fight against cancer. Teams of 8-15 people camp out at a local high
school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a
track or path. Relays are an overnight event that celebrate the lives
of those who have battled cancer and remember loved ones lost to the
disease. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay. To
participate, form a team, or dedicate a luminaria at your local
American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or
visit http://www.cancer.org. Wildflower
Festival update: 17TH
ANNUAL WILDFLOWER! ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL SPECIAL
DISCOUNT TICKET PRICE FOR RICHARDSON RESIDENTS RICHARDSON,
TEXAS- The countdown is on! City of Richardson's biggest celebration,
the award-winning Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival gets under
way, May 15-17. Headlining
this year's festival are: Kansas, The Toadies, Rick Springfield, Kool
& The Gang, Hoobastank, Night
Ranger, Edgar Winter, Jackopierce, The Wailers, Robert Randolph &
the Family Band, Badfish – A
tribute to SUBLIME, The Killdares, The Spazmatics, Le Freak, Kraig
Parker- a tribute to Elvis, David Wilcox,
and Vance Gilbert. Wildflower! is the area's premier arts and music
festival drawing local, regional, and
national acts performing the best in classic rock, reggae, funk,
alt-rock, R&B, pop, Americana, and folk. All
Richardson residents are eligible for a special daily discounted
ticket of only $7.50 – that's half off a daily
admission! Present your current water bill, utility/phone bill, or
valid driver's license with a Richardson address
during normal business hours to any of the City of Richardson's four
ticket outlets – Heights Recreation Center,
Huffhines Recreation Center, The Senior Center, or the Customer
Service Department at City Hall. Beginning
April 20 each household can purchase up to six passes for each
festival day. The $3 ticket for
kids age 5-12 is also available at each outlet, and there is no limit
on children's ticket purchases. Kids 4 and under
are free! Residents have through Friday, May 15, to make their
discounted ticket purchases. Wildflower!
is located at US 75 and Galatyn Parkway in Richardson. For complete
event info including festival
map and performance schedules, visit or call 972.744.4580. Media
Note: For more information please contact Geoff Fairchild, Wildflower!
Arts and Music Festival,
972.744.4583, or www.wildflowerfestival.net
or geoff.fairchild@cor.gov.
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CLEANING SERVICES, COMPETITIVELY PRICED. Erika Jimenez (sister of
Mayra Diorio at 3119 Stonehenge) has enlisted several family members
to help her in her business, and now has several openings in her
schedule. Erika has clients all over the N. Dallas, Richardson, Plano,
N. Garland area, including several WHOA houses – references abound.
Erika is an ex-Molly Maid who learned the business and went out on her
own – as such, she can normally undercut the commercial services by
quite a bit. Erika is quite flexible, and can quote you for a
customized house cleaning program that fits your individual needs. For
a free consultation and estimate, contact Erika directly at
214-415-4113. ----------- David’s
minutes from Tuesday’s Annual Meeting, as accurate and complete as
possible. Please feel free to “pipe in” if you think something
important was missed… Wyndsor
Estates Homeowners Association Annual
Meeting April
14, 2009 Miller
Elementary School Present:
Randy Roland and David Pauletti with the Board of Directors Jennifer Rewerts and
Kathy Southall with Principal Management Group I.
Call to order ·
Tuesday, April 14, 2009,
7:08 PM CST called to order by Randy II.
Establish Quorum (10%) ·
24 homes represented in person and 58 represented by
proxy ·
Randy stated that Wyndsor Estates is the largest
owned and operated by itself ·
Food is supplied by Jimmy Johns III.
Candidacy Presentation/Nominations from the Floor ·
Randy mentioned that Lonnie seat is being replaced ·
Randy discussed the Board’s Responsibilities and
Actions IV.
Election of Board Members ·
Randy opened and closed the voting, no nominations from
the floor ·
Donna Allen won the vote and is our new Board Member and
will serve Lonnie’s remaining term of 2 years. Randy will serve a
3-year term. V.
Approval of 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes ·
Jennifer had the meeting minute approved by homeowner
Pinkerton and homeowner Rosendale. VI.
Financial Report & IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 ·
David presented the year end financial report ·
Jennifer had the IRS Ruling approved by homeowner
Merrill and homeowner Meyers. VII.
President’s Report for 2008-2009 ·
Randy discussed our Management Company inspections and
Letters of Compliance o
Randy mentioned that the Board asks that the Mgmt
Company conduct these inspections VIII.
New/Old Business -
Curb Painting -
Everyone liked the painting house numbers in the alley
and the Police Officer agreed -
Installation of Monument Signs at Entrances -
David discussed the cost and displayed a preliminary
drawing IX.
Open Forum -
Officer David Payne discussed his position and that he
patrols our neighborhood -
Detective Perry informed us of the incident that
occurred on Carrington Drive (not in our neighborhood) §
He explained what to do and not to do if we are
burglarized (someone knocks on your door) ·
If you do not know the person, do not open the door,
tell them that you are not interested and you are calling the police
immediately ·
If you are uncomfortable about the situation, call the
police ·
If they are wearing gloves, call the police ·
If they have guns, call the police ·
If you see a vehicle that you don’t recognize, call
the police ·
These guys dress for our area, so they fit in ·
Do not resist the burglars ·
Lock your doors in vehicles parked in your driveway over
night ·
Remove things from your vehicles parked in your driveway
over night ·
Lock your fence gate, if possible, and use your garage
door to enter and exit the house X.
Election Results XI.
Adjournment -
Adjourned at 8:41 PM
[Hot
news] [Cool news] [Stinky
news] [Flea market] Due
to the concerns about crime in our neighborhood, the Wyndsor
leadership team asked me to send out an extra regarding the Census
2010 campaign, which is in progress now. HOW TO RECOGNIZE A CENSUS BUREAU REPRESENTATIVE: Each address canvasser will be equipped with a loptop or a hand held computer. Cencus workers wear an official identification badge. Many address canvassers carry U.S. Census Bureau bags, making them easier to identify. Contact
your local Cencus Office. Dallas: 214.432.8400
Plano: 214.778.3940 CRIME
TIP, CONTRIBUTED BY DONNA VALENTINO: Richardson
residents can sign up for an automated e-mail weekly crime tip from
the Richardson Police Department. Check out this sample: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Weekly
Crime Tip: Always
acknowledge someone at your front door. You don’t want to give the
impression to a would be burglar that your home is vacant. Never open
your door to a stranger. Keep the door locked and speak through the
door using phrases like “we can’t come to the door” to give the
impression you are not alone. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NEWSLETTER
POSTINGS: This is just a reminder that Dave Carlson posts WHOA
newsletters at www.wyndsorestateshoa.com,
if you should need to research a previous one. A
resident asked me to gently remind dog owners to be courteous. I will
quote directly: “Could
you put in yet another plea for residents who walk their dogs to clean
up after them? Seeing dog poop scattered around is disgusting,
unsanitary, and very unsightly for our neighborhood. (I
counted around 10 on a recent walk to school along Carrington from
just Sowerby to Coventry...) Newspaper bags and plastic grocery sacks
work great and give you a chance to re-use some of that plastic!” If there is anything you would like to see in the next newsletter, please email wyndsorestates@yahoo.com.
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