- McCormick Woods Association - - 1 - Issue 47 October . November . December 2013 Our Summer Barbecue Dick Ziglar tells us that there were over 170 attendees at the Barbecue at the Events Pavilion and we had perfect weather. Judging by the photos, it looks like everyone had a good time - the limbo contest and tug-of- war certainly proved popular! Contents 1 Community Life 5 Business Notes 7 Green Spaces 8 Clubs & Socials 9 New Neighbors 11 Calendar
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Issue 47 October . November . December 2013
Our Summer BarbecueDick Ziglar tells us that there were over 170 attendees at the Barbecue at the Events Pavilion and we had perfect weather. Judging by the photos, it looks like everyone had a good time - the limbo contest and tug-of-war certainly proved popular!
Contents
1 Community Life
5 Business Notes7 Green Spaces
8 Clubs & Socials
9 New Neighbors11 Calendar
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Mary McCormick Park - Grand Re-OpeningThe purpose of the event was to celebrate the park improvements and to recognize the good work being done by the common Areas Committee. John Moore represented the Committee and cut the ribbon. We had about 40 in attendance and the kids and adults really enjoyed the hoop shoot!
Mary McCormick Park has been improved - the parking lot is now open, play equipment has been added, courts were resurfaced, and the landscaping has been improved.
Stop by and enjoy the improved Park!
A special Thank You to Dick and Debbie Ziglar for all your work on the Grand Re-Opening of the Park.
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Fall Preparations By Shawn Varick, S. Varick Maintenance
First S. Varick Maintenance would like to thank you for a great season. Now with fall quickly approaching it is time to consider winterizing your yard and home. In order to have a good start to the season for your yard here are a few suggestions:
1. Put a fall or winter fertilizer down between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Try to get it down a week before the first frost at the latest. We typically use an organic fertilizer for our winter fertilizing. The reasoning behind it is that we can have beneficial microbes still at work for a longer period of time building the soil. The second reason is if you do not use a slow release fertilizer a lot of it can go to waste and go down the drains as run-off.
2. All of your pruning should be wrapped up. At this point only functional cuts should be made. What I mean by that is trim that branch in your path, or limb touching the house. However any major pruning at this point puts your plant in harm’s way if we have an early freeze and the plant has not healed yet. Rhododendrons need to be pruned no later than May if you want that specimen plant. They take the longest to heal out of all of our native plants.
3. Winterize your irrigation. At this point you should water as needed - as I write this we are expecting it to be 87 degrees Wednesday. We typically do 90% of our blowouts by the end of October. What you should expect is have your service provider move all the handles several times on your backflow, this will allow for an easier start up and removes any debris build up from sealing surface. Also, make sure that they do not use full pressure on a large air compressor, 80-100lbs is usually more than enough pressure for a residential client. They can ruin your heads and valve diaphragms if they do not have a zone open when they start. Make sure you have a battery in clock before you unplug it so you do not lose that much needed program. The typical price for this is $50 for hookup and $8-10 per zone after that. If you are paying more than $100-150 you are paying too much.
4. If you have a thin spot in the lawn fix it now, do not wait until spring. In our climate we can usually grow grass all the way up to November 15 without any difficulties. If you’re worried about it put a little cover over seed like Harvest Supreme, or a peat.
Thank you for reading and hope that you have a safe and prosperous winter season.
Eliminate Mail TheftTo help eliminate mail theft, please request that articles be signed for at the time of delivery. If you have them delivered at the mailbox or your front door, items might be stolen.
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Big Pond Trail Geocache
Are you bored during the weekends? Do you sometimes wish that there was something to do besides watch T.V. all day? You should go geocaching! Geocaching is an international G.P.S. treasure hunt for all ages, and a geocache has been placed right here in McCormick Woods - for McCormick Woods’ residents only.
A fun geocache on Big Pond Trail for McCormick Woods’ residents!Coordinates: N 47° 29.293 W 122° 42.378Hint: twiddle dee dee, twiddle dee dum, under the roots, of a great big stump. For more information on geocaching, Click here.
Food BankOur community is wonderful when it comes to donations! As you know, we keep a basket at the Association office to collect donations for helpline. Helpline is not only in need of food products, but they absolutely love to get donations of personal hygiene items such as toilet paper, Kleenex, and other toiletries. Products such as soap, laundry detergent or any type of cleaning supplies are welcome contributions as well.
Emergency PreparednessDid you know that in the event of a major disaster such as an earthquake, 911 and emergency services such as the fire department are going to be overwhelmed within seconds!
There are numerous things that you need to take care of in order to be prepared and self-sufficient for three to seven days. You and your family need to know what the emergency preparedness plan is. Here is a list to start with:
• Food and water for three to seven days • Warm clothes • An out of state contact • Flashlight• First Aid Kit
Contact [email protected] if you’d like to learn more about preparing your family or your street for an emergency.
Neighborhood WatchThere is only one thing to remember with regard to Neighborhood Watch: If you see something that makes you wonder what is up, call 911 and report it. Enforcement WANTS to hear from you!
Contact [email protected] if you’d like to learn more about Neighborhood Watch. We’ve had the Port Orchard Police brief a group of neighbors and I’m happy to share this information.
Assessment Payment ReminderDon’t forget that your 4th quarter assessments are due October 1st. If you would like to set up an automatic withdrawal (ACH) or would like to be added to the quarterly assessment email reminder list, please contact the Association Office.
2014 Budget
The proposed 2014 budget will be mailed to all property owners in the beginning of November, 2013. Please submit any questions or comments to [email protected]. The Finance Committee will review and respond to all questions prior to submitting the budget to the Board of Directors at the December 19th Board meeting. The Budget Ratification meeting will be held immediately prior to the Board meeting on December 19th.
Assessment Coupon BooksYou should receive new payment coupon books by mid-December for your 2014 payments. If you have any address or name changes, please let us know as soon as possible.
Also, if you make payments to the Association as well as a Sub-Association, please make two separate checks. Thank you!
2013 Fall Clean-upThe City of Port Orchard’s Fall Clean-up is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st. You can visit their website at www.cityofportorchard.us for more information.
All items to be disposed of must be on the street curb with the regular garbage cans on the evening before the resident’s normal garbage collection day. The City crew will collect these items on the normal collection day.
The City crew will not backtrack for items that were not placed out at the proper time.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE - CC&R SpotlightThe “TOP 3” Complaints this past Summer
Along with the governing documents for McCormick Woods, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Architectural Control Regulations (ACRs), the Design Review Committee would like to note the top three recent complaints.
1.Landscape Maintenance - Landscaping needs to be maintained at all times, including mowing, weeding, edging, pruning, etc. Per CC&Rs, Article 6, Section 6.16 and ACRs, Section IV, Standards-Specific, Items 15 and 17.
2.Parking - RV’s, boats, trailers, etc. may be parked no longer than 24 hours at a residence for the purposes of loading, unloading and cleaning. Additionally, no parking of any kind is allowed on any common area or community open space. Per CC&Rs, Article 6, Section 6.6; and ACRs, Section IV, Standards-Specific, Items 19 and 20.
3. Animals - Owners shall be responsible for the immediate cleanup/removal of all fecal matter deposited by dogs on any property. Dogs must be on a leash. Cats shall be kept indoors at all times unless they are wearing a collar and bell. Excessive barking is considered a nuisance. Also, keeping Pit Bulls is prohibited. Per CC&Rs, Article 6, Section 6.4. We also get complaints when cats use shrub/flower beds, other than their owner’s, as a litter box. The Association considers this a nuisance and asks that you be courteous and clean up after your cat.
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Bear SightingWe have had a lot of bear sightings this year in McCormick Woods. This picture was taken by resident Daniel Paden on September 3rd in his backyard off of McCormick Woods Drive.
Eagle’s NestThere is an eagle’s nest viewable from the Big Pond Trail. As you are walking from Deer Park, it will be found on the top of a tree that is growing from an island in a wetland. Look to your left when you see a cyclone fence around a culvert. Can you find it?
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Thank You!We would like to send out a great big THANK YOU to everyone that has been so diligent in picking up after their pets. Not only does it help make McCormick Woods a beautiful place to live but it helps our landscapers each Thursday.
We do have one request – when walking your pet and after the doo is in the bag, please dispose of it in one of the many waste receptacles throughout McCormick Woods. We notice that a few people are throwing the used bags in the shrubs along the streets and in the bus sheds, which are used by the children of McCormick Woods. Not only is this unsightly but it’s unhealthy for the children, the environment and nature.
Please continue to do your part by cleaning up after your pets and disposing of it properly. The Association, your neighbors, landscapers, the environment and nature appreciate it!
Garden ClubOctober 10, 2013 will be a study session on Bog Gardening with Jan Bahr. Contact Lisa Larson at [email protected].
November 14, 2013 will be Wreath Making at Phyllis Nichols. Contact Judy Houle at [email protected] or Phyllis Nichols at [email protected] for information. This is an annual event. The greens used are collected from our yards and then we add bows and other decorations.
December 12, 2013 is our Christmas Lunch and Ornament Exchange contact Lisa Larson at [email protected].
Thank you Joyce Kornmesser for the outing to Soos Gardens.
The Garden Club is open to all. You do not have to be a resident of McCormick Woods. We welcome new members. With each activity we also go to lunch. We carpool to the events.
Ladies Book ClubThe Ladies Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30 am. Contact Helen Punches at (360) 895-8638 for more information.
Bridge ClubIf you are interested in playing bridge, contact Marge Underwood at (360) 895-0466. No particular meeting date.
McCormick Woods Men’s ClubThe McCormick Woods Men’s Club is a men’s golf club focusing on having fun in both competitive and non-competitive play. We facilitate ten tournaments a year, including a member/guest invitational, the Club Championship and our President’s Cup match play event from March – August. We also have play days known as sweeps on Wednesday and Saturday.
Schedule:October 12th – Club Tournament, 9:00 am shotgun start.
November 9th – Turkey Shoot with individual black or red tees, 9:00 am shotgun start.
Every Wednesday and Sunday we have an individual sweeps game that is open for all members to play in. The sign-up is in the Pro Shop.
hole “sweeps” play on Tuesdays and Saturdays from March through October. The Club also sponsors 10 tournaments
and special events throughout the golf season. Women of all abilities are encouraged and welcome to come out
and play. Join us, make new friends and enjoy this beautiful course. Applications are available in the Pro Shop.
For more information contact Suzanne @ (360) 874-0731 or [email protected].
Welcome New ResidentsPlease join us at a party in your honor, as we welcome you and other new residents to McCormick Woods. Light refreshments will be served. You will have the opportunity to meet members of the McCormick Woods Association Board of Directors and committees and learn more about the community.
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Association Office 5200 McCormick Woods Drive SW
R.S.V.P by Thursday, October 4th to the Association Office at 360-895-3800.
Advertising Disclaimer The appearance of advertising in this newsletter is neither a guarantee nor an endorsement by McCormick Woods Association of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising. Advertisements are placed randomly throughout this newsletter and the Association is not recommending one over the other.
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2013 Progressive Dinner
The Annual McCormick Woods Progressive Dinner is scheduled for December 31, 2013. Please plan to join the fun!
Dinner will start with hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 pm, then on to a hardy salad course, followed by dessert. Each of the courses will be served at host’s homes throughout the neighborhood. The success of this event depends on having a number of residents willing to host and open their homes for the evening. Everyone that participates will be asked to prepare and serve a portion of the evening meal.
Sign-up sheets will be available soon on the Association website at www.mccormickwoodshoa.com under the announcement page. If you have any questions, please call or email Cindy Coles, [email protected], (360) 876-5034 or Liz Tomasch at (360) 871-5437. Stay tuned for updates as the event nears.
Adult SocialThis social is a great way to get to know your neighbors over wine and snacks at different locations throughout the year. Come join in the fun at a two hour social gathering from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The host provides the location, plates and silverware; guests provide their favorite hors d’oeuvres, glasses and drinks. Please RSVP to the host of the evening. Upcoming socials are:
October 11th Tom and Joyce Kornmesser 876-5371 5796 Marymac Drive SWNovember 8th John and Peggy Moore 876-6397 7027 Killeen Place SWDecember 13th Fred and Mary Seidel 895-2413 7519 Hawkstone Ave SW
