Clean-Up Campaign in Hickory Woods
August 26, 2000
Sincere efforts are being made to keep our neighborhood clean and neat at all times. We are concerned about cars being parked on the street routinely. As a reminder, our By-Laws state that cars should not be parked on the street for longer than 24 hours at one time. We know that from time to time, we all have company for extended periods of time, and that's OK. What we are talking about is a follows: If you are making a habit of parking your car on the street, please use your driveway instead. It's a lot safer for your car to be in the driveway than in the street.
Nailing signs on the Hickory Woods Entrance Sign
August 26, 2000
Please don't nail your personal signs onto the Hickory Woods entrance sign. Our sign is getting old, and the abuse causes the wood to split. We appreciate your cooperation.
August 11, 1999
We (Hickory Woods) have purchased a skunk cage as a result of all the complaints we have been getting on the pesky little stinky varmints. If you would like to use the cage you should call Theresa Baldwin and she will be glad to tell you the proper way to use it and how to discard the varmints. We are very serious about getting this problem under control. The cage is being used as we speak, however, if you have been disturbed, or your cats and dogs have been disturbed by the skunks, and you need the cage, please call Theresa and she will make sure to get the cage to you ASAP.
April 27, 1999
Dear friends and neighbors in Hickory Woods:
Several recurring problems exist in our neighborhood and we would like
to address them in as positive a manner as possible.
Please take a moment to read this and then share it with your household.
- First, a very dangerous situation that each of us can work to alleviate.
The speed limit in our neighborhood is 25 miles per hour.
Please slow down. Many, too many,
people speed through Hickory Woods! We need to be aware there are
small children, walkers, bicycle riders and joggers sharing the street.
If you would caution family members, friends that visit regularly, teenage drivers
and their friends to slow down, a tragedy can be avoided. This is an awareness issue
and if we will just take a deep breath, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and obey
the speed limit, everyone will be safer, especially little children. Summer will
be here soon and that calls for extra caution as our youngsters are out and about even more
during the day.
- A problem that many neighbors are concerned about but may not feel they can
share for fear of causing hurt feelings is pet owner responsibility.
- Loose dogs threaten adults and children who are afraid of them, they damage
landscaping, dump trash cans, sometimes chase cars and can be an nuisance to those
who do not want dogs in their yard. Pet owners walking their dogs allowing
them to do there "business" in neighboring yards is very aggravating to even the
most patient and pet loving neighbor. If you don't want
your dog to make a mess in your yard,
other people certainly feel the same way about him messing in their yard.
Please, please, have the courtesy to clean up after your pet by carrying
plastic bags and poop scoopers.
- Also, when walking dogs, please respect the landscaping efforts of your neighbors.
Plants, shrubs an flower beds can be destroyed in just a matter of moments by animals
cutting through, roaming and digging. These efforts are both financially expensive
and labor intensive.
- Cats frequently kill birds and small wildlife that some of our neighbors work hard
to attract and provide a safe haven for (a bell on the cat's collar will help alert
wildlife). Cats also jump on cars causing damage to the finish and they hide in
unlikely places (like garages or dangerously under parked car hoods). Please confine your
cat to your property.
Pet owners, let's take a look at how we can be better neighbors by taking full
responsibility for our pets. Everyone will appreciate the extra effort.
Signatures below are neighbors attending the Homeowners Meeting April 27, 1999
who are concerned, and hope you will be too. Join us in our efforts to improve our
neighborhood in every way.
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