tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686715812156371712012-01-11T13:27:24.568-08:00Community Management Groupnoreply@blogger.comBlogger591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-19688658411425409762012-01-11T13:25:00.000-08:002012-01-11T13:27:24.579-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />The Board of Directors will be holding an open Board meeting January 17th, 2012 at the Amenity Center. Please come and join in the governance of your Associaton. <br /><br />See you there!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1968865841142540976?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-10169974741697699562011-12-30T10:05:00.000-08:002011-12-30T10:08:28.843-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />The Board of Directors and Community Management Company want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to serving you in 2012. <br /><br />Please always feel free to contact Aaron Hettesheimer, Community Manager, with any questions or concerns at aaron@cmgcharleston.com. <br /><br />Happy New Year!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1016997474169769956?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-12813588742332310672011-11-09T05:51:00.000-08:002011-11-09T05:55:02.194-08:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /><br />Meeting Updates:<br /><br />November 9th 6:30 pm - Orchards Committee meeting- If you are a member of the Orchards please come out and join this event at the Amenity Center.<br /><br />November 15th 6:30 pm- Board of Directors Meeting atthe Amenity Center.<br /><br /><br />HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 10TH 5:30PM, COME JOIN IN A TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, DESERTS, AND HOT CHOCOLATE. <br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1281358874233231067?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-66794251123305490722011-10-11T17:33:00.000-07:002011-10-11T17:35:07.110-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />- Board of Directors meeting will be tenatively held on every third Tuesday of each month at the Amenity center at 6:30 pm. Please come out and join us. <br /><br />- Minutes can be requested through the HOA website or by emailing Aaron Hettesheimer at aaron@cmgcharleston.com<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-6679425112330549072?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-15828549061614559312011-08-24T10:38:00.001-07:002011-08-24T10:38:49.936-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The Board and management want to thank all those members that came out to the recent Board meeting to participate in the Association’s governance. It was a great turnout, and we appreciate all the important feedback. Do not worry if you couldn’t attend. The Board plans on holding meetings frequently and will be notifying the membership prior. Minutes will also be distributed to the Association members after meetings to keep them abreast on all current situations (Attached are the minutes from the August 16th meeting). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Community Updates and Information <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Committees: (Volunteers Needed!!) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />One of the Board’s first orders of business is to try to get the Association members back involved with the community. The Board is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Social/ Hospitality Committee- objective is to help organize and hold community events…holiday parties, cookouts, pool parties… They also will be the neighborhood welcoming party. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Yard of month -objective of this committee will be to set up and organize the yard of the month program. They will be finding creative ways to reward those individuals who have the nicest yards in the community. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ARC Committtee- objective of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is to review applications on modifications that need approval according to the Governing Documents. These modifications include fences, sheds, <br /> <br /> gazebos, landscape etc.. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Pool Committee- objective is to establish and maintain rules and regulations surrounding the pool amenity to ensure a safe and friendly environment. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Neighborhood Committees- objective is to create small committees in each individual neighborhood in The Farm, whose priority is to continually assess the wellness of their subsection and report back to the <br /> <br /> Board on any issues including crime, potential maintenance, and anything else specific to that section. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />***If you have a little bit of time and would like to participate please contact Aaron Hettesheimer at aaron@cmgcharleston.com. Please indicate what committee you would like to participate in along with all your current contact information. Remember, a community is only as strong as its members, so let’s build a strong foundation through these committees and make The Farm the talk of Wescott Plantation.**** <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Community Contact Information: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />At the meeting the Board and membership discussed a few items regarding streets, sidewalks, trash removal, etc. Below are important links and contact information for Farm homeowners. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />POLICE DEPARTMENT: <br /> City of N. Charleston <br /> 843-554-5700 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fire Department <br /> 843-740-2616 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON http://www.northcharleston.org/onlineServices.aspx Information available: code enforcement, work request, citizen support, permitting, etc.. <br /> <br />ONLINE SERVICES <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />UTILITIES <br /> <br /> <br /> Company/Contact <br /> Phone # <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />WASTE REMOVAL <br /> City of N. Charleston <br /> 843-745-1026 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Pickup day Wednesday <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />RECYCLING <br /> Recycling Center <br /> 843-720-7111 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />WATER / SEWER <br /> Dorchester Co. Water & Sewer <br /> 843-832-0075 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />GAS/ELECTRIC <br /> SCE&G <br /> 1-800-251-7234 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PHONE COMPANY <br /> AT & T - Bellsouth (Line# 843-873-8729) <br /> 1-888-757-6500 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />SECURITY <br /> Monitor - ADT <br /> 843-873-8729 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />SECURITY <br /> Alarm - ADT <br /> 843-821-9130 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />SECURITY <br /> Installation - Local Office <br /> 843-767-4527 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> admin 12345678 RAS Software <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CABLE <br /> Time Warner <br /> 843-871-7000 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />UTILITY <br /> Utility locating Service <br /> 1-800-922-0983 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Management <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Manager Aaron Hettesheimer aaron@cmgcharleston.com 843-795-8484 ext. 323 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Coordinator Tanya Zealy tzealy@cmgcharleston.com 843-795-8484 ext. 305 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Enforcement Department helpdesk@cmgcharleston.com 843-795-8484 ext 310 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Website www.cmgcharleston.com <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding any Association matter, please feel free to send your questions or suggestions to Aaron Hettesheimer. We will make sure to review these in a timely manner and get back with you as soon as possible. We will be in touch shortly with further information and updates. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Aaron Hettesheimer <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1582854906161455931?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-49544688889644707132011-08-03T05:48:00.000-07:002011-08-03T05:49:08.891-07:00IMPORTANT HURRICANNE INFORMATION:<br /><br /><br />Hurricane season is in full swing. Please visit our website page <a href="http://www.cmgcharleston.com/storms.htm">www.CMGCharleston.com/storms.htm</a> for information about storm preparation.<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4954468888964470713?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-40151564748909794972011-07-13T16:31:00.001-07:002011-07-13T16:31:57.095-07:00HURRICANE PLANNING<br />GUIDE FOR<br />HOMEOWNERS<br /><br /><br />Prepared By:<br />Community Management Group, LLC<br />349 Folly Road, Suite 2B<br />Charleston, SC 29412<br />Telephone: 843-795-8484 Fax: 843-795-8482<br /><br />GENERAL GLOSSARY OF TERMS & INFORMATION:<br /><br />Tropical Storm Watch – Conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch within 36 hours.<br /><br />Tropical Storm Warning – Conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 24 hours.<br /><br />Hurricane Watch – Conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch,usually within 36 hours. During the “watch” period, prepare to take<br />immediate action to protect your family and property in case a “warning” is<br />issued.<br /><br />Hurricane Warning – Conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning, usually within 24 hours. Complete all storm preparations and<br />evacuate if directed to do so by local officials.<br /><br />Short Term Watches and Warnings – Provide detailed information on specifichurricane threats, such as tornadoes, floods and high winds.<br /><br />Public Advisory – Issued by the National Hurricane Center and provides criticalhurricane warning and forecast information.<br /><br />Tropical Cyclone Forecast/Advisory – Issued by the National Hurricane Centerand outlines the meteorological reasoning behind the warnings and forecasts.<br /><br />Strike Probability Forecast – Provides a measure of the forecast track accuracy.The probabilities have no relation to the tropical cyclone intensity.<br /><br />Hurricane Local Statements – Issued by the National Weather Service and givegreater detail on how the storm will impact your area.<br /><br />Short Term Forecast – Provides updated information on what the weather willbe over the next few hours in the immediate area.<br /><br />AN IMPORTANT NOTE:<br />All public safety operations in the field will cease once the winds reach a sustained<br />speed of 60 mph. These conditions are risky to the safety of law enforcement, fire<br />and EMS personnel. If you have an emergency during this time, if you are<br />stranded by rising water or if you have chosen to ignore the evacuation notice<br />and then change your mind, once the winds reach this thresh-hold, public safety<br />personnel are not going to be able to assist you. However, the Emergency<br />Operations Center (EOC) will remain operational and as long as you have<br />telephone service, information can be received from the EOC to help you until<br />someone can reach you after the winds calm down. WAITING TO LEAVE MAY<br />JEOPARDIZE YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. Once the wind speed<br />reduces to below 60 mph, public safety crews will once again respond to<br />emergency call.<br /><br />YOUR OUR HURRICANE PLAN:<br /><br />Have a practice drill to determine what everyone’s responsibility will be to Educate all family members in CPR and other first aid measures. <br /><br />Teach children how to use a fire extinguisher and when & how to call 911 for<br />emergency assistance.<br /><br />Check all fire alarms, smoke alarms, etc. for proper operation. <br /><br />Determine what the criteria will be as to whether you evacuate or stay in your<br />home.<br /><br />Know your evacuation routes and determine which route you will use should<br />an evacuation order be issued.<br /><br />Determine in advance your evacuation destination. If you will not be staying<br />with a friend or family member, make hotel reservations at this location as<br />soon as a “watch” is issued. Remember, that during an evacuation several<br />towns may be evacuated at the same time and hotels will fill up quickly in all<br />surrounding areas. Reservations can be cancelled.<br /><br />Make a decision about vehicles. If you have more than one vehicle and will<br />not be taking all of them with you determine where the other vehicles will be<br />left during the storm. <br /><br />Make a decision about boats and other recreational vehicles.<br /><br />If you have pets, determine whether they will evacuate with you or be placed<br />in a shelter.<br /><br />Have a list of phone numbers, such as family members, doctors, employers,<br />insurance company’s, etc.<br /><br />Make arrangements for extra cash on hand.<br /><br />Catalog all personal items NOW. Include description (brand name, model<br />number, age, purchase price, place of purchase, etc.) Take a picture of<br />everything and make two copies of the pictures and lists. Keep one copy with<br />you and send the other to a relative or friend out of town. Never give the<br />insurance company the only copy.<br /><br />Have a secure place for all valuables & documents that you will need to take<br />with you, such as birth certificates, property deeds, insurance policies, etc.<br /><br />Determine an out-of-town person who can be a “point of contact” to<br />communicate messages if communications are down for an extended period of<br />time.<br /><br />Prepare and maintain a “Hurricane Kit” (a list of recommended supplies is<br />included). It is recommended that you have approximately 7 gallons of water<br />for each person and food supplies for a minimum of 2 weeks.<br /><br />Check all flashlights, battery operated radios & TVs, and other supplies in your<br />“Hurricane Kit” for proper operation.<br /><br />Evaluate your home to determine if you can make improvements that will<br />provide better protection. If you have an older home, getting a professional<br />opinion about updated building codes, etc. may be helpful in determining<br />beneficial improvements.<br /><br />You should also review your insurance policy, with your agent, to determine if<br />you need to make any coverage changes. Be sure to ask questions about<br />coverage for updated building codes, demolition coverage for an undamaged<br />portion of your home, flood coverage, understand your coverage and<br />deductibles, clarify any exclusions, verify that in the event of a complete loss<br />you will have the coverage you need to re-build, ask what you will need to<br />prove a claim, find out what their procedures are relative to immediate<br />protection of the home following a loss, ask who to contact immediately<br />following the storm and get phone numbers, how long you may expect to<br />wait for an adjuster, how contact will be made in the event that all<br />communications are lost for a period of time, and any other questions that<br />you can think of. Preparing now will make the claims process much easier and<br />less stressful for everyone.<br /><br />Obtain and prepare plywood, plastic, shutters or other protective provision<br />for windows & doors. Install and inspect the covering in advance of an<br />emergency to insure proper fit.<br /><br />PREPARING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME:<br /><br />The most important thing you can do to protect your home is to protect the<br />openings where the wind can get in. Available options include hurricane<br />shutters (obtain DRB approval first!), plywood covering during the storm, etc.<br /><br />Check your garage doors and consider installing braces on them.<br /><br />Keep all windows completely closed during a storm.<br /><br />Bring in any objects that can blow away, including garbage cans, lawn<br />furniture, garden tools, grills, plants, etc. Anchor objects that cannot be<br />brought inside.<br /><br />Disconnect propane gas tanks and turn off the main gas line.<br /><br />Turn off gas appliances at their individual shut-off valves inside your home, if<br />accessible. Do not turn them off at the outside meter.<br /><br />Fill your vehicle’s gas tanks as soon as possible to avoid long lines and delays.<br />Keep a full tank of gas immediately before and following the storm because<br />gas may not be available in the area for several days (remember, pumps don’t<br />work when there is no electricity!).<br /><br />Park any vehicles that are not evacuating with you in a garage or carport. If<br />this is not available, park your vehicle as close to the side of the house as<br />possible away from any trees that may fall.<br /><br />Do not trim trees or shrubbery immediately before a storm, because the debris<br />will not be collected. This debris can become a flying obstacle during a storm<br />and be very dangerous during high winds.<br /><br />Prepare your pool. Lower the water level of your swimming pool<br />approximately 6 inches to accommodate heavy rains but do not drain it<br />completely. Add extra chlorine to the pool and turn off electricity to the pool<br />equipment.<br /><br />PREPARING THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME:<br /><br />If you choose not to evacuate or it is not a feasible option, you should prepare<br />the inside of your home in advance to ensure your quality of life in the days<br />following a hurricane. Be sure you have your supplies and that they are in a<br />secure location.<br /><br />Choose a “Safe Room” where you will ride out the storm. Normally, this<br />would be a hallway, large interior closet or an interior bathroom with no<br />windows.<br /><br />Equip your “safe room” with a battery-operated radio or TV and extra<br />batteries; chairs, sleeping bags or cushions; snacks and drinking water; towels;<br />games, cards, books; etc. A slow moving storm could mean a long wait.<br />Have a mattress ready to move into your safe room if advised to do so by<br />emergency personnel. You should only have to do this in an extremely severe<br />storm.<br /><br />Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive<br />electronics BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT. If the power goes out, turn off<br />the circuit breaker or remove fuses. You might want to leave on one circuit<br />breaker that operates a lamp, so that you will know when the power has been<br />restored.<br /><br />If the electricity goes off, use only flashlights. Never use candles or kerosene<br />lamps during the storm.<br /><br />Never cook during the storm. A gust of wind could spread a fire, and the fire<br />department would not be able to respond.<br /><br />Tell stories, sing songs or play games to keep children calm.<br /><br />Do not go outside during the storm, unless winds have calmed briefly and<br />protective repairs are absolutely necessary. The winds and rain may stop for a<br />few minutes to more than half an hour and then can suddenly pick back up<br />again from the opposite direction, possibly with greater force than before.<br /><br />Turn your refrigerator & freezer to their coldest settings. Freeze water in<br />plastic jugs and use them to fill empty spaces in your refrigerator and freezer to<br />help keep food cool. Cover your refrigerator with blankets and secure them<br />with ropes to keep the coldness in. If you open the refrigerator only when<br />necessary and close it quickly, you can keep food cool for up to 2 days<br />without electricity.<br /><br />Prepare a water supply for bathing and sanitary purposes by storing water in<br />the bathtub and other jugs and bottles. Seal the bathtub well by caulking<br />around the drain to keep the water from running out. Remember that this<br />water is NOT for drinking.<br /><br />Place valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container or plastic<br />garbage bags and store them on the top shelf of a closet. Include voter<br />registration cards, passports, visas, and all important papers.<br /><br />Take identification and insurance papers with you if you leave your home<br />(you should take a recent electric or other utility bill, voter registration card,<br />etc. with you to prove permanent residency and facilitate re-entry).<br /><br />Fill clean, sanitary jugs with water for drinking. You will need a minimum of 7<br />gallons per person. Sterilize the jugs by putting a little chlorine bleach (plain,<br />no lemon) in some water, sloshing them around and rinsing thoroughly.<br /><br />AFTER THE STORM HAS PASSED:<br /><br />Stay tuned to the radio or TV and remain indoors until you hear the “all<br />clear”.<br /><br />Stay away form ALL downed power lines. The line can still be “live” whether<br />the power is off in your neighborhood or not.<br /><br />Do not use your telephone unless you have an emergency.<br /><br />Do not call 911 except for life-threatening situations.<br /><br />If your home has sustained structural damage, do not move back in until local<br />officials check it. The county has plans to certify buildings for safety before<br />habitation.<br /><br />Do not allow children to walk around without shoes.<br /><br />Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roads. Do not drive into flooded<br />areas.<br /><br />Stay on firm ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off<br />your feet. Standing water may also be electrically charged from underground<br />or downed power lines.<br /><br />Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage.<br /><br />Avoid using candles and other open flames indoors. Use a flashlight to inspect<br />for damage.<br /><br />Do not cut trees that are touching or even near power lines.<br /><br />Do not pile debris near power or telephone poles or equipment. This will<br />delay service from being restored.<br /><br />Do not call the police or utility companies immediately to report downed<br />power lines, broken gas or water mains or overturned gas tanks.<br /><br />Utility companies will restore electric, gas, and water and/or telephone service<br />as quickly as possible. If service has been restored in your neighborhood and<br />you are still having trouble, call the utility company.<br /><br />Remember that while emergency crews will begin clearing roads and effecting<br />repairs immediately after the storm, neighborhood streets have a lower<br />priority than major thoroughfares.<br /><br />Don’t wait for the city or county to clear your streets. If possible, get ablebodied<br />neighbors together to clear a path for traffic and emergency vehicles.<br /><br />Solid waste departments will collect trash as soon as possible. Priority is given<br />to household garbage, so separate it from other trash and debris. If you fail to<br />separate your garbage, you could create a health risk and attract rodents and<br />other animals.<br />DO NOT CONNECT A PORTABLE OR RV GENERATOR TO YOUR HOUSE<br />WIRING. THE POWER FROM THESE GENERATORS CAN ACTUALLY FLOW<br />OUT OF YOUR HOUSE AND RECHARGE THE LINES, CAUSING INJURY TO<br />POWER COMPANY AND TELEPHONE COMPANY EMPLOYEES. Generators should only be connected to electrical systems that have been properly<br />designed, equipped and inspected by the electric company or building<br />department.<br /><br />Portable generators should be used only OUTSIDE of your home. Generators<br />emit carbon monoxide gas that is poisonous.<br /><br />When using a generator, run a separate, heavy-duty properly grounded<br />extension cord from the generator directly to EACH of the electrical appliances<br />you want to power.<br /><br />When using a generator, calculate the total power consumption (number of<br />watts) of all the appliances you intend to connect to be sure that you stay<br />within the load capacity of your generator. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE<br />GENERATOR.<br /><br />Do not drink tap water immediately after a hurricane. Assume a boil water<br />order is in effect until you are informed it has been lifted.<br /><br />If you did not store sufficient drinking water and must use water from the tap,<br />do the following: FIRST, strain the water through a paper towel or several<br />layers of thick cloth to remove dirt before purifying, or let the water settle in a<br />container for 24-hours so that solid particles will sink to the bottom; SECOND,<br />use one of the following methods to purify the water…(1) keep water boiling<br />at a rolling rate for 3-5 minutes, OR add 4 water purification tables per gallon,<br />OR add 12 drops of 2% tincture of iodine per gallon of water, OR add 8<br />drops of household bleach (without lemon or other additives) per gallon of<br />water.<br /><br />It is important to take action immediately after the storm to safeguard your<br />home and prevent more damage from occurring. That is why it is important<br />to have all of the necessary supplies on hand.<br /><br />Take pictures and make detailed lists & descriptions of all damages inside and<br />outside of your home.<br /><br />If you do not have insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency<br />(FEMA) will set up disaster application centers within 2 weeks after the storm.<br /><br />If you hire an individual or business to make repairs for you, check to make<br />sure that they have a current business license, are properly insured (including<br />liability & worker’s comp), and possess a permit authorizing them to do the<br />work. These safe guards will help to protect you from unsavory individuals or<br />businesses taking advantage of you.<br /><br />SUPPLY CHECKLIST<br />You should have a 2-week supply of the following items in your “Hurricane Kit”. Be<br />sure to include supplies for each family member or any friends or relatives that will be staying with you. Make the kit portable so that you can TAKE IT WITH YOU!<br />Water (7 gallons per person)<br />Baby food, diapers, formula<br />Battery operated radio or TV (and extra batteries)<br />Bleach<br />Butane lighters<br />Cameras & film<br />Candles<br />Cleaning Supplies / Disinfectants<br />Duct tape<br />Disposable eating utensils (plates, cups, forks, knives, etc.)<br />Emergency cooking supplies<br />Extension cords<br />Extra batteries<br />Extra pet food<br />Fire extinguisher<br />First-aid kit<br />Flashlights<br />Fuel for your car<br />Gas grill & gas or camping stove<br />Glasses or contact lenses<br />Inflatable raft<br />Lantern and extra fuel<br />Life preserver<br />Manual can opener<br />Map of, or directions to shelter locations<br />Matches<br />Medicine (including prescriptions, aspirin, antacid & antibiotic creams)<br />Mosquito netting & repellant<br />Non-perishable & pre-packaged foods & beverages<br />Plastic trash bags<br />Portable cooler<br />Rope ( at least 100 feet)<br />Sleeping bags<br />Soap & shampoo<br />Spray paint<br />Tarps (heavy-duty plastic)<br />Toilet paper & towelettes<br />Tools (include crowbar, sledge hammer, chain saw, hammer & nails, gloves)<br />Valuables<br />Water purification tablets<br />Water jugs (large & small)<br />Prepare one change of clothing for each family member & sturdy, waterproof<br />shoes.<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 9 of 11<br />EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS<br />Emergency Preparedness – 202-7400<br />Mt. Pleasant Police 884-4176<br />Charleston City Police 577-7074<br />North Charleston City Police 740-2800<br />Sheriff Departments –<br />Berkeley County Sheriff 577-9562<br />Or (ext 4412) 723-3800<br />Charleston County Sheriff 554-4700<br />Dorchester County Sheriff 873-5111<br />SCE&G Natural Gas Leaks/Emergencies 745-6000<br />TTY Emergency Numbers –<br />Charleston County TTY 744-3200<br />Berkeley County TTY (ext 4170) 723-3800<br />S.C. Highway Patrol 953-6010<br />Area Hospitals –<br />East Cooper Regional 881-0100<br />MUSC 792-2300<br />Trident Medical Center 797-7000<br />Charleston Memorial Hosptial 577-0600<br />Roper St. Francis – Berkeley 899-7700<br />Roper St. Francis – West Ashley 402-1000<br />Summerville Medical Center 832-5000<br />Moncks Corner Medical Center 761-8721<br />American Red Cross Low Country Chapter 764-2323<br />Animal Shelters –<br />Berkeley County SPCA 797-0610<br />John Ancrum SPCA - Long Point Rd. 971-7757<br />John Ancrum SPCA – Leeds Ave. 747-4849<br />CARTA (Public Bus Service) - 724-7420<br />NOTE:<br />PIPS (Public Information Phone System) is a state program that will be activated during<br />an evacuation for up to date information on where shelters are located in South<br />Carolina. Listen to your local media sources for their toll free number.<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 10 of 11<br />EVACUATION SHELTERS<br />BERKELEY COUNTY:<br />Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School 899-8975<br />2424 Cainhoy Road<br />Goose Creek High School 553-5300<br />1137 Red Bank Road<br />Hanahan High School 820-3710<br />6015 Murray Drive<br />Berkeley High School 899-8800<br />406 W. Main Street<br />St. Stephen Elementary School 567-2813<br />1053 Russellville Road<br />Cross High School 899-8900<br />1293 Old Highway 6<br />Sangaree Elementary School 820-3850<br />1460 Royal Road<br />Stratford High School 820-4000<br />951 Crowfield Blvd.<br />Westview Primary School 820-3898<br />98 Westview Blvd.<br />Macedonia Middle School 899-8940<br />200 Macedonia Foxes Circle<br />Berkeley Intermediate School (Special Needs) 899-8840<br />777 Stoney Landing Road<br />DORCHESTER COUNTY:<br />Woodland High School 873-1842<br />4128 US Highway 78<br />Alston Middle School 873-3890<br />500 Bryan Street<br />Beech Hill Elementary School 821-3970<br />1001 Beech Hill Road<br />Fort Dorchester High School 760-4450<br />8500 Patriot Blvd.<br />Summerville High School 873-6460<br />1101 Boone Hill Road<br />Summerville Senior Center (Special Needs)<br />312 N. Laurel Street<br />CHARLESTON COUNTY:<br />RD Schroder Middle School 889-2391<br />7224 Highway 162<br />Burns Elementary School 745-7113<br />3750 Dorchester Road<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 11 of 11<br />IF YOU EVACUATE TO A SHELTER, PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU:<br />Sleeping bag/beach chair/other bedding<br />Extra change of clothes<br />Water and snacks for your family<br />Activities to keep children busy<br />Radio or small television & batteries<br />Flashlights<br />Prescription medication and first aid kit<br />Other special medical needs<br />PLEASE NOTE THAT SHELTERS DO NOT PERMIT THE FOLLOWING:<br />Pets – Please make provisions with your veterinarian or local animal shelter<br />Weapons<br />Alcohol / Drugs<br />NOTE:<br />Please notify your family about your evacuation plans.<br /><br />I hope this was educational to everyone!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Management <br />Posted by Aaron Hettesheimer at 7:17 AM Links<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4015156474890979497?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-25211167610740682992011-06-23T12:44:00.000-07:002011-06-23T12:45:08.169-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /> <br /><br />I wanted to send out a friendly reminder that the Farm at Wescott Homeowners Association will be holding its Annual Meeting on June 27th, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Ft. Dorchester Elementary School, 5201 Old Glory Lane, Summerville, SC 29485. Please remember to conduct official business at the meeting the Association will need 25% of the members to be represented by attending or via proxy. It is very important that if you can not attend the upcoming meeting to please fill out and return you proxy. If a quorum is not met, the meeting will have to be rescheduled, resulting in unnecessary expenses to the Association. Please return your proxy by mail, email, or fax (843-795-8482) no later than May 24, 2011 if you will not be attending.<br /><br /> <br /><br />*Please note that you may return your Proxy via mail, fax (843-795-8482), or via email. If you plan to forward it via email and do not have the opportunity to sign and scan then please forward a copy of the proxy with written consent including date, name, address, and who you would like to have receive your proxy.*<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I hope to see everyone there!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2521116761074068299?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-23989363246316061972011-06-10T08:36:00.001-07:002011-06-10T08:36:28.126-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />As many you are well aware of there are alligators that make there homes in community ponds down here in South Carolina. I know many of you may not be aware of the safety tips when dealing with an alligator, so i wanted to forward you the following information. Please take a look at this information and always feel free to report any alligator activity in your neighborhood to your HOA for further review. <br /><br />- Closely supervise children when they are playing in or around water. Never allow small children to play alone near water.<br /><br />- Leave alligators alone. State Law prohibits the killing, harassing or possession of alligators. Please report any of these types of activity to the local authorities immediately.<br /><br />- Never feed or entice alligators- it is dangerous and illegal. When, alligators overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food.<br /><br />- Inform other that feeding alligators is illegal and creates problems for others who want to use the water for recreational purposes. <br /><br />- Be aware of the possibility of alligator attacks when in or near fresh or brackish water bodies. Attacks could occur when people do not pay close enough attention to their surroundings. <br /><br />- Alligator's are the most active between dusk and dawn.<br /><br />- Dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans at boat ramps or fish camps. Do not throw them in the water. Although you are not intentionally feeding alligator when you do this, the end result can be the same as feeding. <br /><br />- Do not allow the pets to swim, exercise or drink in waters that may contain alligators or in designated swimming areas with humans. Dogs are More susceptible to being attacked than humans because dogs resemble the natural prey of alligators.<br /><br />- Never remove an alligator from its natural habitat or accept one as a pet. It is illegal and very dangerous to do so. Alligators cannot become tame in captivity, and handling even small ones can result in injury. <br /><br />- Observe and photograph alligators only form a distance. Remember they are an important part of South Carolina's natural history as well as an integral component of freshwater ecosystems. <br /><br />- Seek immediate medical attention if bitten by an alligator. Alligator bits often result in serious infections. <br /><br />Thank you for reviewing Alligator 101 and have a safe and fun summer!!!!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2398936324631606197?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-78578128583759132102011-05-12T06:21:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:30:35.706-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /><strong>Quick Updates:</strong><br /><br />- Pool Season: Pool season is in full swing and the Association is trying to provide a safe and beautiful pool amenity. Please remember the pool rules and to respect the pool monitor on duty. She is doing a job with the direction of your Board of Directors. Please note that if you have not paid your past assessments your pool key will not work to acess the pool, and the pool monitor will ask you to contact management for further information. If you believe that card should be activated due to a recent payment or a clerical error, please contact me, Aaron Hettessheimer, at 843-795-8484 ext. 323. The pool monitor does not have the information or the ability to correct this issue on site, so please call me to review. <br /><br />- Exercise Room- a new elliptical machine was installed in the exercise room. Unfortnately, one of the hand grips was ripped on the handle upon delivery. The part has been ordered by the company and will be replaced soon. Please enjoy!!<br /><br />- Violations- As you know it is that time of year where the grass grows quickly and the weeds grow out of control. Please help us keep The Farm beautiful by addressing these issues routinely. <br /><br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful season!!<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-7857812858375913210?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-26475759940499983992011-03-30T10:04:00.001-07:002011-03-30T10:04:55.367-07:00<strong>Door to Door Solicitors</strong><br /><br />Charleston residents are reminded to be aware of door-to-door sales<br />people, particularly “magazine sales”. Usually the concerns about these<br />individuals are property / financial-crime related.<br /><br />Tips:<br />1. Post a NO SOLICITING sign on your front door, and maybe another in<br />the yard. (One at the front of the neighborhood is not enforceable)<br />2. DO NOT Open the door to any strangers<br />3. If someone claims to be from a utility or law enforcement, Request to see<br />ID (through window) and look for an official vehicle.<br />4. If they are “selling” anything, know that it is perfectly fine to tell them you<br />are not interested, to please leave<br />5. If you are interested, request to see their Peddler’s Permit from the City of<br />Charleston (again through the window - see example below)<br />Know that solicitors are probably breaking the law if they do any of<br />these:<br />1) Knock IN SPITE of a NO SOLICITING sign<br />2) Do Not have a City Peddler’s Permit with them(and their company is to<br />have a Business Permit)<br />3) Tell you the magazine sale can be donated to be delivered to a charity<br />(like the Boys & Girls club, etc)<br />4) If they use ANY High Pressure or Intimidation or will not leave<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2647575994049998399?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-56004312629195786452011-03-16T07:08:00.000-07:002011-03-16T07:17:13.398-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /><br />Manager Updates:<br /><br /><br /><strong>Exercise Room:</strong> A new eliptical has been purchased and will be installed over the next couple of weeks. Also, Please note that new signs have been posted to remind everyone that if you are not 16 years of age you must be accompanied by an adult to be in the amentiy center, including the exercise room. <br /><br /><strong>Spring Installations</strong>: Over the next couple of weeks the Landscape Commpany will completeing the spring installations of flowers and pine straw. <br /><br /><strong>Violation Inspections</strong>: As everyone knows it is very important to keep the asthetics of the community up to ensure that the communities property values are protected. Spring time is a very busy time of the year when it comes to home maintenance. The Association would like to remind everyone of some routine maintenance that should be performed: Pressure washing, landscape maintenance, Landscape bed maintenance, Paint fence, and paint mailbox. Pleae set your schedule and help up keep you community beautiful!!!<br /><br /><br />Everyone have a great spring!!!<br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer, CMCA<br />Community Manger<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-5600431262919578645?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-25397945234359223002011-03-02T10:30:00.001-08:002011-03-02T10:30:46.557-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />The Association wanted to send out a thank you to all of those homeowners that have taken the opportunity with the recent warm weather to go out and spruce up their yards and home exteriors. It is that time of year when we all have to freshen up the pine straw, pull weeds, pressure wash the exterior of the home, paint the mailbox, and maybe even plant some new flowers. The Association hopes that everyone chips in this season to help keep up the neighborhood and continue to make The Farm the most beautiful community in the Summerville area. <br /><br /> <br /><br />I hope everyone has a great spring and if you have any questions about these projects or any other Association matter please feel free to contact Aaron Hettesheimer, Community Manager.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Please note to review your governing documents at www.cmgcharleston.com when making any exterior modification. You may have to submit an ARC application for approval before starting certain projects.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer, CMCA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2539794523435922300?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-90254446170145634742011-02-16T13:24:00.001-08:002011-02-17T08:07:39.060-08:00Quick Updates:<br /><br /><br /><strong>Exercise Room: </strong><br /><br />-A couple of new mats have been put down to protect the flooring, and<br />new pad was installed on the Nautilus machine. <br /><br />-One treadmill is out of order and will be replace here shortly with a new elliptical machine.<br /><br />**** Due to a recent Break in we are asking all homeowners to report any suspicious activity at the amenity center directly to the local authorities****<br /><br /><strong><br />Spring Cleaning</strong> <br /><br />With Spring right around the corner I would like to remind everyone to schedule the following maintenance:<br /><br />- Pressure Washing <br />- Mailbox- Paint and repairs<br />- Fence- Paint and repairs<br />- Landscape preperations<br /><br /><br />Let the warm weather begin!!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer, CMCA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-9025444617014563474?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-33490409161352406662011-02-09T11:03:00.000-08:002011-02-09T11:04:05.289-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /><strong>Payment Options:</strong><br />Quick reminder that there are a few different payment options available at cmgcharleston.com.<br /><br />Architectural Review:<br />With spring coming soon please remember that all exterior modifications must be approved by the Board of Directors. This includes landscape designs, fences, trash can enclosures etc. You can find a ARB application on the HOA web site at cmgcharleston.com and you can fax or email them to Aaron Hettesheimer,<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer,CMCA<br />aaron@cmgcharleston.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-3349040916135240666?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-8249044448663777972011-02-02T09:30:00.000-08:002011-02-02T09:40:51.870-08:00<strong>Homeowner Updates</strong><br /><br />- Nominating Committee candidates have been contacted and informed that the current Board is looking at a date to schedule a meeting. These meetings are part of the steps that will lead to the transition of the community. The Board and Management will make sure all members are properly notified to upcoming meetings. If you have questions about this process or have any general Homeowner questions please feel free to contact Aaron Hettesheimer, Community Manager, at 843-795-8484 ext 323 or via email at Aaron@cmgcharleston.com. <br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hetteseimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-824904444866377797?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-57397092771135114072011-01-05T11:11:00.000-08:002011-01-05T11:17:02.160-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is ready to bring on 2011. Community Management Group would like to thank all the members for having us represent them as their managing agent. We look forward to serving you in 2011 and beyond. <br /><br />Please remember that their is no question to big or to small and the only dumb question is the one that goes unasked. Always pass on any question or concerns to Aaron Hettesheimer at 843-455-8472 or via email at Aaron@cmgcharleston.com. <br /><br />Quick Updates:<br /><br /><br />-Please take the oppurtunity to dust of the Covenants and Restrictions for The Farm at Wescott and review them for the upcoming year. This wil help you plan future maintenance and refresh the memory of the rules. Please help us make The Farm safe and beautiful!<br /><br />- Spray paint- There have been a couple of incidences of vandalism with spray paint. Please keep an eye on your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.<br /><br /><br />Agian, Thank you and I hope to see you all very soon!<br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer CMCA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-5739709277113511407?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-36151683274459117132010-12-10T13:51:00.000-08:002010-12-10T13:53:47.143-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /><br /><br />Re: Farm at Wescott HOA Nominating Committee<br /><br /><br />Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />The Board of Directors and management for the Farm at Wescott Homeowners Association are seeking homeowners in good standing who are interested in serving on a Nominating Committee. This Nominating Committee will work with the Board of Directors to gather information and make observations related to transition of the Association Governance over to the homeowners in 2011. If you are interested in serving your community in this capacity, please forward a brief statement of interest including your name, address, and phone numbers and any note of qualification that you may wish to include. <br /><br />We would like to have this information no later than December 31, 2010, by e-mail (Aaron@cmgcharleston.com) fax (843-795-8482) or mail.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Management Group<br />Community Manager <br />Aaron@cmgcharleston.com<br />843-795-8484 ext 323<br />349 Folly Rd. Suite 2B, <br />Charleston, SC 29412 <br />Or fax 843-795-8482<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-3615168327445911713?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-79879317299164189092010-11-29T07:06:00.001-08:002010-11-29T07:06:36.755-08:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />As the Thanksgiving and Christmas season approaches, the Charleston Police Department wishes to assure you and your neighbors that we are taking measures to combat and prevent the normal increase in criminal activity which occurs this time each year. We also wish to stress the importance of citizens doing their part to protect themselves by not presenting opportunity-criminals with the chance to ruin your holiday. <br /> Additional officers will be on high-visibility patrol around shopping areas, banks, and the like. They will also be available to provide bank escorts for businesses that request them.<br /> A particular problem this time of year is theft from automobiles and residential burglaries. These are the most preventable crimes. If citizens remove the opportunity, the crime is less likely to occur, and some types cannot occur at all.<br /><br /> <br /><br />While Shopping or Going Out: <br />• Secure valuables out of sight in your trunk. BUT, Be aware that many cars now have fold-down seats or a remote trunk release inside the car. These conveniences make your trunk vulnerable to thieves willing to break a window. <br />• If at a mall or a shopping center, periodically go to the car and lock away purchases so they will not “disappear” when you put them down trying-on clothes or at the food court.<br />• Safeguard your purse, wallet, bank cards, and personal information. Identity thieves thrive in this environment.<br />• Keep close tabs on your children while shopping. With so many people it is easy for them to become lost. Make sure they know their full name, your full name, address, phone, and your cell or pager number to reach you if you get separated.<br />• Be aware of your surroundings going to your car, going into and out of your house, and while at the ATM. <br /><br /> <br /><br />At Home:<br />• Make sure to keep doors and windows locked. <br />• Turn on outside lights at night.<br />• Report persons or vehicles roaming your neighborhood, day or night so police may check them. They may be simply looking at Christmas lights, or they may be “casing” houses to burglarize.<br />• Place your tree where the gifts will be less visible from outside. Thieves like window-shopping through your windows. <br />• After Christmas, don’t put the empty boxes out on the curb. This makes it easy for burglars to decide which houses to burglarize (ie: new computers, TVs, electronics, video games…). Break down boxes and put them in the trash, making sure to save all paperwork. Also remember many electronic devices require original boxes for warranty repair.<br />• Immediately make an inventory listing the model and serial numbers of new items (and old ones if you haven’t already) and engrave personal markings on them<br /><br /> <br /><br />If Leaving Home (On a trip or just for a little while):<br />• Make it look like you are still there.<br />• Timers on exterior lights, interior lights, and TVs will help make it look like you are home. Don’t leave an answering machine message saying you are gone, in fact turning it off would be better.<br />• Double check all doors and windows, including second floor and basement. The doors should have dead-bolts; key locks for windows are also available.<br />• Have the neighbor pick up mail, papers, and ads, put out your trash can, and park in your driveway. Give them emergency and cell numbers to reach you.<br />• Call the police department to request a periodic residence check (“Keep-A-Check”) while you are away. (CPD Dispatch 577-7434)<br />• When you return, look around outside first. If you see any evidence of a break-in, do not go inside. Go to a neighbor’s house and call police. The burglars could still be inside.<br /><br /> <br /><br />While traveling: THINK SAFETY <br />• Before you leave, inspect the car for safety (lights, belts and hoses, fluids, wipers, tires-both wear and air – DON’T FORGET TRAILER LIGHTS).<br />• Pack expensive items in the trunk, or under coverings to keep them out of sight.<br />• Pack safely. Items stacked in the back of a van, wagon, or SUV will become 60mph missiles in a crash! They also block the driver’s view. Items secured to the roof greatly alter the vehicle’s handling in wind and emergency maneuvers.<br />• When you stop, take the keys and lock the doors. This applies all of the time, at home and away. An unlocked, running car invites a thief.<br />• Use a CLUB or other device when parking for the night or at shopping centers Keep doors locked while driving. It adds strength in a collision.<br />• Use seat-belts and child restraints properly.<br />• Be careful with bank, gas, and credit cards.<br />• Take regular rest breaks.<br />• Never send your children into restrooms alone.<br />• Store money in separate places to minimize loss or theft.<br />• Stay on roads you know and take maps, cell phones, and chargers, as well as safety items like blankets, flashlights, jumper cables, a jack, and a good spare tire.<br />• Drive carefully- better than those around you. You need to get there alive!<br /><br /> <br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday season. Remember, most crimes and accidents are preventable. Officers are working hard to locate and stop crime, but everyone must do their part to lower their risk.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-7987931729916418909?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-21729241066784602802010-11-10T12:47:00.000-08:002010-11-10T12:52:26.721-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />Below is some very important fire protection information regarding heat sources. Also, provided is a link to other fire prevention information. Please take a second to read this article. It may save your home. <br /><br /><br />United States Fire Administration Encourages Your Department to Ask Residents: Are Your Heat Sources Ready for Winter? <br /><br />Dear Quick Response Members: <br /><br />Home heating comes from a multitude of sources. Often times residents will supplement their main heating system with alternative heat sources such as fireplaces, wood stoves, and portable fuel or electric heaters. It’s important to reach residents in your communities early with alternative heating fire safety information so you can stop the fire before it starts. <br /><br />Heating is one of the leading causes of home fires in the United States. Over 25 percent of these fires started due to improperly maintained heating equipment. <br /><br />Tell residents that following a few simple safety tips can make all the difference: <br /><br />Have chimneys professionally inspected and cleaned each year; <br />Ensure wood stoves are properly installed; <br />Make sure space heaters are kept at least three feet away from flammables and have an emergency tip-over, shut-off control; <br />Use a glass or metal screen in front of the fire?place to prevent sparks from igniting drapes, furniture, and carpets; and <br />Never use a range or oven to heat your home. <br />For more tips and fire safety information to distribute to your community, go to: <br />http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/heating/hotspot.shtm <br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2172924106678460280?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-91274732588955546342010-11-04T07:34:00.001-07:002010-11-04T07:38:16.088-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br /><br />Trash can gone missing? If you are a homeowner that recently had thier garbage can or recycling bin stolen please make sure you make a report with the North Charleston Police Department. They need this type of correspondence from the neighborhood for awareness, and it gives them the oppurtunity to use the proper investigative tools. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-9127473258895554634?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-86439524076672170292010-10-26T17:59:00.001-07:002010-10-26T17:59:50.090-07:00<strong>Halloween Safety</strong><br /><br /><strong>TIPS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS<br /></strong>Carry a flashlight with you for visibility.<br />Always stay in a group with an adult!<br />Never enter a stranger’s house or car for a treat!<br />Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the grass away from<br />the street.<br />Look both ways before crossing the street and if you are wearing a mask take it off.<br />Wait until an adult can check your candy before you eat any of it.<br />Only accept treats from neighbors or friends you know!<br /><br /><strong>TIPS FOR PARENTS<br /></strong>Plan costumes that are bright and reflective! Consider adding more reflective tape to<br />costumes + trick or treat bags. Always carry flashlights.<br />Masks can limit or block eyesight, consider makeup or cut the mask eyeholes bigger<br />so they can see. Remind children to remove their masks to cross the street!<br />We recommend that children do not use props like guns, knives, or swords.<br />However, if they are used, make sure they don’t look real!<br />Clear hazards from your property. Remove obstacles such as flower pots and garden<br />hoses, so children won’t trip on them rushing from house to house.<br />Remind your children not to eat the candy until an adult has checked their treats!<br />Your child’s school may be having a Halloween party. Call the School and ask.<br />Please explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.<br /><br /><strong>TIPS FOR BUSINESSES/MOTORISTS</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong>Heighten your awareness and be cautious of purchases that may have the potential<br />to cause personal injury or property damage – such as paint ball guns or large<br />quantities of eggs.<br />Drive slowly and cautiously through your neighborhoods. Remember children may<br />not look before crossing the street.<br />Please report any suspicious activity immediately to the local law enforcement agency. As<br />always in an emergency call 911. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!<br />United States Attorney’s Office<br />District of South Carolina<br />http://www.justice.gov/usao/sc<br />HALLOWEEN SAFETY<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-8643952407667217029?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-42600877615104390462010-09-29T09:47:00.000-07:002010-09-29T09:48:03.423-07:00Fall tips for Homeowners<br /><br /><br /><br />Lawn health during the fall and winter months...<br /><br /><br />*I have found that along with using a fertilizer in the fall it is also a nice time to put down lime. Many landscapers use lime in January or February, but some have had the best results if applied in early November before we the ground gets too hard.<br /><br />*I know it is much easier to just leave the leaves in your yard till spring, but that is not the best idea for your lawns health, so do your lawn a favor and remove the leaves.<br /><br />*Please DO NOT burn leaves within the community or surrounding areas.<br /><br /> Aaron Hettesheimer, CMCA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4260087761510439046?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-88514684861788942522010-09-15T17:21:00.000-07:002010-09-15T17:27:03.607-07:00Dear Neighbors,<br /><br /> Security/Safety<br /> Tips to Discourage Burglars<br /><br />The association makes every effort to maintain a secure environment in our community, but there is only so much we’re authorized to do. Unfortunately, illegal entries into homes in our area—and others—happen from time to time. Residents can do more to protect themselves and their property than the association can do. Here are a few common-sense suggestions for reducing your chances of being the target of burglary.<br />Install double-cylinder, dead-bolt locks on your outside doors and include a reinforced strike plate to strengthen the doorframe.<br />Lock all doors and windows no matter how briefly you’ll be out of the house.<br />Install bars or lock pins on sliding doors and windows. These are available at local hardware or discount stores. Some mechanisms allow you to lock a sliding window or door in a partially-open position so you can enjoy fresh air securely while you’re at home. However, if you go out, close the window and lock it.<br /> That old trick of hiding a key somewhere outside your home is a bad idea. Burglars—or anyone who may have seen you hiding the key—will know where to find it. Instead, give a key to a neighbor or leave one with the association management office. <br /> “John, I’ve gone to pick up your sister. I’ll be home at 3:30.—Mom” This note also means, “Burglar, this house will be unoccupied for 45 minutes. Help yourself.” Don’t ever leave notes like this.<br /> If you’re going to be out of the house for a short time, leave a television or radio on to create a sense of activity and presence.<br /> If you’re going to be away for a longer time, such as a vacation, take a few simple precautions to keep your home from looking empty. Ask a neighbor to collect your mail and keep the door and porch clear of delivery notices, newspapers and fliers. Pick up several electric timers at the local discount store, and use them to turn lights, a television or radios on and off at various times during the day and evening. Let your neighbors and the manager know how to reach you in case there’s an emergency.<br /> Marking your valuable personal property won’t prevent it from being stolen, but it will help you get it back if it is. Engrave your driver’s license number on items in a hidden area. Check with the local fire department, police station or library to borrow an engraver. They’re also available at large discount stores and are worth the investment if you have many items to mark. Photographing the item (and the engraved marking, if possible) will make it easier to retrieve your items from the police if they are recovered, and will aid in making an insurance claim if they aren’t. <br /> It doesn’t take much to discourage a burglar. He succeeds on opportunity, and if your home doesn’t offer a good opportunity, he’ll move on to one that does. <br /><br /><br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-8851468486178894252?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-12105856176435202212010-09-01T07:20:00.001-07:002010-09-01T07:20:45.121-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />Many homeowners may be new to Association living, so i wanted to forward on two very important educational articles that pertain to the Governing Documents and ARC review. Please take a second to review these articles and forward any questions to aaron@cmgcharleston.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Do You Know Where Your Association Documents Are?<br /><br /><br />When you bought a home in our community, you should have received copies of all our governing documents—including the rules and regulations—prior to or at closing. Sometimes these documents get lost among all the other papers you received at closing. And many homebuyers are so involved moving into their new homes, they don’t take the time to read all the fine print. <br /> As a homeowner, you have a right to these documents; so, if you don’t have copies for any reason, let us know, and we’ll provide them to you.<br /> Of course, it’s your responsibility to provide the association with your current address and phone number (particularly nonresident owners). This enables us meet our obligation to provide all owners with information from the association.<br /> It’s very important to have copies of the governing documents because you’ll be expected to know and comply with all rules and regulations of the community. You’ll also want to stay informed by reading all materials provided by the association.<br /> It’s our responsibility to make these documents—the bylaws and the covenants, conditions, and restrictions—as understandable as possible, so if there’s anything you don’t understand, please let us know. We’ll be glad to clarify any confusing language or give you other materials that answer your questions.<br />That old expression—ignorance of the law is no excuse—isn’t exactly our motto, but it’s close.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Why Must the Association Approve My Fence? <br /><br /><br />Although the association may sometime seem like Big Brother when you want to build a shed or put up a fence, our design review program is actually a benefit—not a burden. The association’s design standards are based on harmony with the overall community, consideration for neighbors, and high-quality construction practices. The design review program exists to maintain, protect, and enhance the value of your property, and it strives for a balance between individual rights and the good of the entire community. <br /> While association members have the biggest stake in property values, others are also very interested in seeing our community well maintained and looking its best. Builders’ reputations and lenders’ financial support are closely connected to the community. Also, public officials have an interest in maintaining and enhancing the community since tax revenues depend on property values.<br /> The association tries to notify new members of its design review requirements as soon after they move in as possible. If we missed you, or if you need another copy, please contact the manager or any member of the Design Review Committee. Also, be sure to consult the Design Review Guidelines if you’re considering any type of exterior design change. These guidelines contain everything you need to know about the approval process, design requirements, and the association’s basic design philosophy. The guidelines even list the changes don’t need to be approved.<br /> The design review committee makes every effort to process applications fairly, reasonably, and quickly. And we trust the same can be said for how we handle alleged violations—most of which are resolved easily.<br /> Please contact the chair of the Design Review Committee or the manager if you have any questions.<br /><br />[Sidebar]<br />The Design Review Committee is recruiting new members. Any association member in good standing is welcome to volunteer, but we’re particularly interested in members with expertise or experience with construction, engineering, or design. The duties of the committee include:<br /> Drafting, amending, and updating design review policies and guidelines.<br /> Reviewing applications and variances.<br /> Advising association members on their improvement projects.<br /> Monitoring construction projects and changes; ensuring they comply with the approved proposal.<br /> Touring the community periodically to verify and identify design violations.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you, <br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer,CMCA<br />Communtiy Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1210585617643520221?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-7425938862099555742010-08-04T06:10:00.000-07:002010-08-04T06:30:11.694-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />A quick reminder to all homeowners that there are many different resources available that may help you better understand Association Living and to answer some of the most frequently asked question. Please take a few seconds to review the resources below. Also, I would like to introduce Tanya Zealy as the new Association Coordinator for your Association. Tanya will assist me in all aspects of managing your Association. I believe she will be a great addition to an already terrific Association.<br /><br /><br /><br />- HOA website- The Association’s website direct address is <a href="http://cmgcharleston.com/Farm/index.htm">http://cmgcharleston.com/Farm/index.htm</a> Here you will find a pdf. copy of your governing documents and a managers blog. The manager blog is bi weekly updated to share current events, educational tools, and to send out Association reminders.<br /><br />- <a href="http://cmgcharleston.com/">http://cmgcharleston.com</a>- This is CMG’s website that provides information regarding all aspects of Association living. It has educational information, Q&amp;A’s, current events, HOA websites, Manager Bios, and much more.<br /><br />- Office Appointments- All members are welcome to review financial reports. The Association manager will meet with you at the Association’s office to go over the financials line by line. These meetings are by appointment only.<br /><br />- Coordinator and Manager Feedback- Your Manager, Aaron Hettesheimer, and Association Coordinator, Tanya Zealy are always available for questions. We want to provide you with answer to all Association questions, so please contact us with questions and concerns. Tanya Zealy 843-795-8484 ext 303 or at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/tzealy@cmgcharleston.com">tzealy@cmgcharleston.com</a>, Aaron Hettesheimer 843-795-8484 ext 323 or at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/aaron@cmgcharleston.com">aaron@cmgcharleston.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />The only dumb question is the question not asked!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-742593886209955574?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-41445136199738587492010-07-07T07:17:00.000-07:002010-07-07T07:18:07.868-07:00<strong><strong>HURRICANE PLANNING</strong><br />GUIDE FOR<br />HOMEOWNERS</strong><br /><br /><br />Prepared By:<br />Community Management Group, LLC<br />349 Folly Road, Suite 2B<br />Charleston, SC 29412<br />Telephone: 843-795-8484 Fax: 843-795-8482<br /><br /><strong>GENERAL GLOSSARY OF TERMS & INFORMATION:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Tropical Storm Watch</strong> – Conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch within 36 hours.<br /><br /><strong>Tropical Storm Warning</strong> – Conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 24 hours.<br /><br /><strong>Hurricane Watch</strong> – Conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch,usually within 36 hours. During the “watch” period, prepare to take<br />immediate action to protect your family and property in case a “warning” is<br />issued.<br /><br /><strong>Hurricane Warning</strong> – Conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning, usually within 24 hours. Complete all storm preparations and<br />evacuate if directed to do so by local officials.<br /><br /><strong>Short Term Watches and Warnings</strong> – Provide detailed information on specifichurricane threats, such as tornadoes, floods and high winds.<br /><br /><strong>Public Advisory </strong>– Issued by the National Hurricane Center and provides criticalhurricane warning and forecast information.<br /><br /><strong>Tropical Cyclone Forecast/Advisory</strong> – Issued by the National Hurricane Centerand outlines the meteorological reasoning behind the warnings and forecasts.<br /><br /><strong>Strike Probability Forecast</strong> – Provides a measure of the forecast track accuracy.The probabilities have no relation to the tropical cyclone intensity.<br /><br /><strong>Hurricane Local Statements </strong>– Issued by the National Weather Service and givegreater detail on how the storm will impact your area.<br /><br /><strong>Short Term Forecast </strong>– Provides updated information on what the weather willbe over the next few hours in the immediate area.<br /><br />AN IMPORTANT NOTE:<br />All public safety operations in the field will cease once the winds reach a sustained<br />speed of 60 mph. These conditions are risky to the safety of law enforcement, fire<br />and EMS personnel. If you have an emergency during this time, if you are<br />stranded by rising water or if you have chosen to ignore the evacuation notice<br />and then change your mind, once the winds reach this thresh-hold, public safety<br />personnel are not going to be able to assist you. However, the Emergency<br />Operations Center (EOC) will remain operational and as long as you have<br />telephone service, information can be received from the EOC to help you until<br />someone can reach you after the winds calm down. WAITING TO LEAVE MAY<br />JEOPARDIZE YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. Once the wind speed<br />reduces to below 60 mph, public safety crews will once again respond to<br />emergency call.<br /><br /><strong>YOUR OUR HURRICANE PLAN:</strong><br /><br />Have a practice drill to determine what everyone’s responsibility will be to Educate all family members in CPR and other first aid measures. <br /><br />Teach children how to use a fire extinguisher and when & how to call 911 for<br />emergency assistance.<br /><br />Check all fire alarms, smoke alarms, etc. for proper operation. <br /><br />Determine what the criteria will be as to whether you evacuate or stay in your<br />home.<br /><br />Know your evacuation routes and determine which route you will use should<br />an evacuation order be issued.<br /><br />Determine in advance your evacuation destination. If you will not be staying<br />with a friend or family member, make hotel reservations at this location as<br />soon as a “watch” is issued. Remember, that during an evacuation several<br />towns may be evacuated at the same time and hotels will fill up quickly in all<br />surrounding areas. Reservations can be cancelled.<br /> <br />Make a decision about vehicles. If you have more than one vehicle and will<br />not be taking all of them with you determine where the other vehicles will be<br />left during the storm. <br /><br /> Make a decision about boats and other recreational vehicles.<br /><br />If you have pets, determine whether they will evacuate with you or be placed<br />in a shelter.<br /><br />Have a list of phone numbers, such as family members, doctors, employers,<br />insurance company’s, etc.<br /> <br />Make arrangements for extra cash on hand.<br /><br />Catalog all personal items NOW. Include description (brand name, model<br />number, age, purchase price, place of purchase, etc.) Take a picture of<br />everything and make two copies of the pictures and lists. Keep one copy with<br />you and send the other to a relative or friend out of town. Never give the<br />insurance company the only copy.<br /><br />Have a secure place for all valuables & documents that you will need to take<br />with you, such as birth certificates, property deeds, insurance policies, etc.<br /><br />Determine an out-of-town person who can be a “point of contact” to<br />communicate messages if communications are down for an extended period of<br />time.<br /><br />Prepare and maintain a “Hurricane Kit” (a list of recommended supplies is<br />included). It is recommended that you have approximately 7 gallons of water<br />for each person and food supplies for a minimum of 2 weeks.<br /> <br />Check all flashlights, battery operated radios & TVs, and other supplies in your<br />“Hurricane Kit” for proper operation.<br /> <br />Evaluate your home to determine if you can make improvements that will<br />provide better protection. If you have an older home, getting a professional<br />opinion about updated building codes, etc. may be helpful in determining<br />beneficial improvements.<br /><br />You should also review your insurance policy, with your agent, to determine if<br />you need to make any coverage changes. Be sure to ask questions about<br />coverage for updated building codes, demolition coverage for an undamaged<br />portion of your home, flood coverage, understand your coverage and<br />deductibles, clarify any exclusions, verify that in the event of a complete loss<br />you will have the coverage you need to re-build, ask what you will need to<br />prove a claim, find out what their procedures are relative to immediate<br />protection of the home following a loss, ask who to contact immediately<br />following the storm and get phone numbers, how long you may expect to<br />wait for an adjuster, how contact will be made in the event that all<br />communications are lost for a period of time, and any other questions that<br />you can think of. Preparing now will make the claims process much easier and<br />less stressful for everyone.<br /> <br />Obtain and prepare plywood, plastic, shutters or other protective provision<br />for windows & doors. Install and inspect the covering in advance of an<br />emergency to insure proper fit.<br /><br /><strong>PREPARING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME:</strong><br /> <br />The most important thing you can do to protect your home is to protect the<br />openings where the wind can get in. Available options include hurricane<br />shutters (obtain DRB approval first!), plywood covering during the storm, etc.<br /> <br />Check your garage doors and consider installing braces on them.<br /> <br />Keep all windows completely closed during a storm.<br /> <br />Bring in any objects that can blow away, including garbage cans, lawn<br />furniture, garden tools, grills, plants, etc. Anchor objects that cannot be<br />brought inside.<br /> <br />Disconnect propane gas tanks and turn off the main gas line.<br /> <br />Turn off gas appliances at their individual shut-off valves inside your home, if<br />accessible. Do not turn them off at the outside meter.<br /> <br />Fill your vehicle’s gas tanks as soon as possible to avoid long lines and delays.<br />Keep a full tank of gas immediately before and following the storm because<br />gas may not be available in the area for several days (remember, pumps don’t<br />work when there is no electricity!).<br /> <br />Park any vehicles that are not evacuating with you in a garage or carport. If<br />this is not available, park your vehicle as close to the side of the house as<br />possible away from any trees that may fall.<br /> <br />Do not trim trees or shrubbery immediately before a storm, because the debris<br />will not be collected. This debris can become a flying obstacle during a storm<br />and be very dangerous during high winds.<br /> <br />Prepare your pool. Lower the water level of your swimming pool<br />approximately 6 inches to accommodate heavy rains but do not drain it<br />completely. Add extra chlorine to the pool and turn off electricity to the pool<br />equipment.<br /><br /><strong>PREPARING THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME:</strong><br /><br />If you choose not to evacuate or it is not a feasible option, you should prepare<br />the inside of your home in advance to ensure your quality of life in the days<br />following a hurricane. Be sure you have your supplies and that they are in a<br />secure location.<br /> <br />Choose a “Safe Room” where you will ride out the storm. Normally, this<br />would be a hallway, large interior closet or an interior bathroom with no<br />windows.<br /><br />Equip your “safe room” with a battery-operated radio or TV and extra<br />batteries; chairs, sleeping bags or cushions; snacks and drinking water; towels;<br />games, cards, books; etc. A slow moving storm could mean a long wait.<br />Have a mattress ready to move into your safe room if advised to do so by<br />emergency personnel. You should only have to do this in an extremely severe<br />storm.<br /> <br />Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive<br />electronics BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT. If the power goes out, turn off<br />the circuit breaker or remove fuses. You might want to leave on one circuit<br />breaker that operates a lamp, so that you will know when the power has been<br />restored.<br /> <br />If the electricity goes off, use only flashlights. Never use candles or kerosene<br />lamps during the storm.<br /> <br />Never cook during the storm. A gust of wind could spread a fire, and the fire<br />department would not be able to respond.<br /> <br />Tell stories, sing songs or play games to keep children calm.<br /> <br />Do not go outside during the storm, unless winds have calmed briefly and<br />protective repairs are absolutely necessary. The winds and rain may stop for a<br />few minutes to more than half an hour and then can suddenly pick back up<br />again from the opposite direction, possibly with greater force than before.<br /> <br />Turn your refrigerator & freezer to their coldest settings. Freeze water in<br />plastic jugs and use them to fill empty spaces in your refrigerator and freezer to<br />help keep food cool. Cover your refrigerator with blankets and secure them<br />with ropes to keep the coldness in. If you open the refrigerator only when<br />necessary and close it quickly, you can keep food cool for up to 2 days<br />without electricity.<br /> <br />Prepare a water supply for bathing and sanitary purposes by storing water in<br />the bathtub and other jugs and bottles. Seal the bathtub well by caulking<br />around the drain to keep the water from running out. Remember that this<br />water is NOT for drinking.<br /> <br />Place valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container or plastic<br />garbage bags and store them on the top shelf of a closet. Include voter<br />registration cards, passports, visas, and all important papers.<br /> <br />Take identification and insurance papers with you if you leave your home<br />(you should take a recent electric or other utility bill, voter registration card,<br />etc. with you to prove permanent residency and facilitate re-entry).<br /><br />Fill clean, sanitary jugs with water for drinking. You will need a minimum of 7<br />gallons per person. Sterilize the jugs by putting a little chlorine bleach (plain,<br />no lemon) in some water, sloshing them around and rinsing thoroughly.<br /><br /><strong>AFTER THE STORM HAS PASSED:</strong><br /><br />Stay tuned to the radio or TV and remain indoors until you hear the “all<br />clear”.<br /> <br />Stay away form ALL downed power lines. The line can still be “live” whether<br />the power is off in your neighborhood or not.<br /> <br />Do not use your telephone unless you have an emergency.<br /> <br />Do not call 911 except for life-threatening situations.<br /> <br />If your home has sustained structural damage, do not move back in until local<br />officials check it. The county has plans to certify buildings for safety before<br />habitation.<br /> <br />Do not allow children to walk around without shoes.<br /> <br />Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roads. Do not drive into flooded<br />areas.<br /> <br />Stay on firm ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off<br />your feet. Standing water may also be electrically charged from underground<br />or downed power lines.<br /> <br />Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage.<br /> <br />Avoid using candles and other open flames indoors. Use a flashlight to inspect<br />for damage.<br /> <br />Do not cut trees that are touching or even near power lines.<br /> <br />Do not pile debris near power or telephone poles or equipment. This will<br />delay service from being restored.<br /> <br />Do not call the police or utility companies immediately to report downed<br />power lines, broken gas or water mains or overturned gas tanks.<br /> <br />Utility companies will restore electric, gas, and water and/or telephone service<br />as quickly as possible. If service has been restored in your neighborhood and<br />you are still having trouble, call the utility company.<br /> <br />Remember that while emergency crews will begin clearing roads and effecting<br />repairs immediately after the storm, neighborhood streets have a lower<br />priority than major thoroughfares.<br /> <br />Don’t wait for the city or county to clear your streets. If possible, get ablebodied<br />neighbors together to clear a path for traffic and emergency vehicles.<br /> <br />Solid waste departments will collect trash as soon as possible. Priority is given<br />to household garbage, so separate it from other trash and debris. If you fail to<br />separate your garbage, you could create a health risk and attract rodents and<br />other animals.<br /> DO NOT CONNECT A PORTABLE OR RV GENERATOR TO YOUR HOUSE<br />WIRING. THE POWER FROM THESE GENERATORS CAN ACTUALLY FLOW<br />OUT OF YOUR HOUSE AND RECHARGE THE LINES, CAUSING INJURY TO<br />POWER COMPANY AND TELEPHONE COMPANY EMPLOYEES. Generators should only be connected to electrical systems that have been properly<br />designed, equipped and inspected by the electric company or building<br />department.<br /> <br />Portable generators should be used only OUTSIDE of your home. Generators<br />emit carbon monoxide gas that is poisonous.<br /> <br />When using a generator, run a separate, heavy-duty properly grounded<br />extension cord from the generator directly to EACH of the electrical appliances<br />you want to power.<br /> <br />When using a generator, calculate the total power consumption (number of<br />watts) of all the appliances you intend to connect to be sure that you stay<br />within the load capacity of your generator. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE<br />GENERATOR.<br /> <br />Do not drink tap water immediately after a hurricane. Assume a boil water<br />order is in effect until you are informed it has been lifted.<br /> <br />If you did not store sufficient drinking water and must use water from the tap,<br />do the following: FIRST, strain the water through a paper towel or several<br />layers of thick cloth to remove dirt before purifying, or let the water settle in a<br />container for 24-hours so that solid particles will sink to the bottom; SECOND,<br />use one of the following methods to purify the water…(1) keep water boiling<br />at a rolling rate for 3-5 minutes, OR add 4 water purification tables per gallon,<br />OR add 12 drops of 2% tincture of iodine per gallon of water, OR add 8<br />drops of household bleach (without lemon or other additives) per gallon of<br />water.<br /> <br />It is important to take action immediately after the storm to safeguard your<br />home and prevent more damage from occurring. That is why it is important<br />to have all of the necessary supplies on hand.<br /> <br />Take pictures and make detailed lists & descriptions of all damages inside and<br />outside of your home.<br /> <br />If you do not have insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency<br />(FEMA) will set up disaster application centers within 2 weeks after the storm.<br /> <br />If you hire an individual or business to make repairs for you, check to make<br />sure that they have a current business license, are properly insured (including<br />liability & worker’s comp), and possess a permit authorizing them to do the<br />work. These safe guards will help to protect you from unsavory individuals or<br />businesses taking advantage of you.<br /><br /><strong>SUPPLY CHECKLIST</strong><br />You should have a 2-week supply of the following items in your “Hurricane Kit”. Be<br />sure to include supplies for each family member or any friends or relatives that will be staying with you. Make the kit portable so that you can TAKE IT WITH YOU!<br /> Water (7 gallons per person)<br /> Baby food, diapers, formula<br /> Battery operated radio or TV (and extra batteries)<br /> Bleach<br /> Butane lighters<br /> Cameras & film<br /> Candles<br /> Cleaning Supplies / Disinfectants<br /> Duct tape<br /> Disposable eating utensils (plates, cups, forks, knives, etc.)<br /> Emergency cooking supplies<br /> Extension cords<br /> Extra batteries<br /> Extra pet food<br /> Fire extinguisher<br /> First-aid kit<br /> Flashlights<br /> Fuel for your car<br /> Gas grill & gas or camping stove<br /> Glasses or contact lenses<br /> Inflatable raft<br /> Lantern and extra fuel<br /> Life preserver<br /> Manual can opener<br /> Map of, or directions to shelter locations<br /> Matches<br /> Medicine (including prescriptions, aspirin, antacid & antibiotic creams)<br /> Mosquito netting & repellant<br /> Non-perishable & pre-packaged foods & beverages<br /> Plastic trash bags<br /> Portable cooler<br /> Rope ( at least 100 feet)<br /> Sleeping bags<br /> Soap & shampoo<br /> Spray paint<br /> Tarps (heavy-duty plastic)<br /> Toilet paper & towelettes<br /> Tools (include crowbar, sledge hammer, chain saw, hammer & nails, gloves)<br /> Valuables<br /> Water purification tablets<br /> Water jugs (large & small)<br /> Prepare one change of clothing for each family member & sturdy, waterproof<br />shoes.<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 9 of 11<br />EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS<br />Emergency Preparedness – 202-7400<br />Mt. Pleasant Police 884-4176<br />Charleston City Police 577-7074<br />North Charleston City Police 740-2800<br />Sheriff Departments –<br />Berkeley County Sheriff 577-9562<br />Or (ext 4412) 723-3800<br />Charleston County Sheriff 554-4700<br />Dorchester County Sheriff 873-5111<br />SCE&G Natural Gas Leaks/Emergencies 745-6000<br />TTY Emergency Numbers –<br />Charleston County TTY 744-3200<br />Berkeley County TTY (ext 4170) 723-3800<br />S.C. Highway Patrol 953-6010<br />Area Hospitals –<br />East Cooper Regional 881-0100<br />MUSC 792-2300<br />Trident Medical Center 797-7000<br />Charleston Memorial Hosptial 577-0600<br />Roper St. Francis – Berkeley 899-7700<br />Roper St. Francis – West Ashley 402-1000<br />Summerville Medical Center 832-5000<br />Moncks Corner Medical Center 761-8721<br />American Red Cross Low Country Chapter 764-2323<br />Animal Shelters –<br />Berkeley County SPCA 797-0610<br />John Ancrum SPCA - Long Point Rd. 971-7757<br />John Ancrum SPCA – Leeds Ave. 747-4849<br />CARTA (Public Bus Service) - 724-7420<br />NOTE:<br />PIPS (Public Information Phone System) is a state program that will be activated during<br />an evacuation for up to date information on where shelters are located in South<br />Carolina. Listen to your local media sources for their toll free number.<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 10 of 11<br />EVACUATION SHELTERS<br />BERKELEY COUNTY:<br />Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School 899-8975<br />2424 Cainhoy Road<br />Goose Creek High School 553-5300<br />1137 Red Bank Road<br />Hanahan High School 820-3710<br />6015 Murray Drive<br />Berkeley High School 899-8800<br />406 W. Main Street<br />St. Stephen Elementary School 567-2813<br />1053 Russellville Road<br />Cross High School 899-8900<br />1293 Old Highway 6<br />Sangaree Elementary School 820-3850<br />1460 Royal Road<br />Stratford High School 820-4000<br />951 Crowfield Blvd.<br />Westview Primary School 820-3898<br />98 Westview Blvd.<br />Macedonia Middle School 899-8940<br />200 Macedonia Foxes Circle<br />Berkeley Intermediate School (Special Needs) 899-8840<br />777 Stoney Landing Road<br />DORCHESTER COUNTY:<br />Woodland High School 873-1842<br />4128 US Highway 78<br />Alston Middle School 873-3890<br />500 Bryan Street<br />Beech Hill Elementary School 821-3970<br />1001 Beech Hill Road<br />Fort Dorchester High School 760-4450<br />8500 Patriot Blvd.<br />Summerville High School 873-6460<br />1101 Boone Hill Road<br />Summerville Senior Center (Special Needs)<br />312 N. Laurel Street<br />CHARLESTON COUNTY:<br />RD Schroder Middle School 889-2391<br />7224 Highway 162<br />Burns Elementary School 745-7113<br />3750 Dorchester Road<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 11 of 11<br />IF YOU EVACUATE TO A SHELTER, PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU:<br /> Sleeping bag/beach chair/other bedding<br /> Extra change of clothes<br /> Water and snacks for your family<br /> Activities to keep children busy<br /> Radio or small television & batteries<br /> Flashlights<br /> Prescription medication and first aid kit<br /> Other special medical needs<br />PLEASE NOTE THAT SHELTERS DO NOT PERMIT THE FOLLOWING:<br /> Pets – Please make provisions with your veterinarian or local animal shelter<br /> Weapons<br /> Alcohol / Drugs<br />NOTE:<br /> Please notify your family about your evacuation plans.<br /><br />I hope this was educational to everyone!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Management<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4144513619973858749?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-4799084435104765062010-06-23T09:03:00.000-07:002010-06-23T09:09:18.869-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />Below you will find some important information pertaining to taking care of your pets. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Why Scoop the Poop?</strong><br /><br />Besides being a nuisance, uncollected dog waste is a serious problem for our association. Next time you’re tempted to leave your dog’s droppings on the lawn, please remember these facts:<br />1. The Environmental Protection Agency is becoming aggressive about enforcing the Clean Water Act. Our association could be fined if dog waste goes uncollected.<br />2. Uncollected dog waste may lead to a special assessment. If fined by the EPA, the association could face a potential special assessment that would be levied against all members—not just dog owners.<br />3. The appearance and quality of the common areas are known to affect home sales—not just whether and for how much they sell, but how quickly.<br />4. The more residents complain about dog waste, the more time the manager must spend on enforcement rather than serving the association.<br />5. Uncollected dog waste spreads disease and attracts rodents who feed on pet waste.<br /><br /> <strong>Stop That Barking</strong>!<br /><br />Dogs left alone all day get bored and restless, and many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. But, nothing is as annoying as incessant barking—even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!<br /> Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Help is as close as the Yellow Pages. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. <br /> Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. Available on the web and in pet stores.<br /> Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate can cut down on the disturbance to neighbors.<br /> Reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. Disconnect telephones and doorbells before leaving your home if they upset your dog or make it bark.<br /> Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship—a cat, bird, or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service, or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-479908443510476506?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-21707564710347917282010-06-09T08:10:00.000-07:002010-06-09T08:35:33.179-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /><br />I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer. I would like to remind everyone to please forward any HOA concerns or questions, large or small, over to me via email at aaron@cmgcharleston.com. It is important as a managing agent receive correspondence from the neighborhood. This allows me to be made aware of all the issue both positive and negative, and to act accordingly. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Quick Updates</strong><br /><br />- Pool monitor on duty!! Most of you are aware by now that the Association has employed a pool monitor. The duties of this pool monitor is to ensure that everyone is adhering to the rules and to turn away an trespassers. <br /><br />- Homeowners that are delinquent in with their accounts will have their pool privileges revoked. The pool monitor will have an updated Homeowners report to turn away these individuals. Also, the pool magnetic key for these individuals will be turned off. <br /><br />-Reporting Crime- in recent months many homeowners have called or emailed me about suspicious activities or criminal activity. In the future, please contact the North Charleston Dispatch before you contact the HOA. The local authorities have the ability to enforce these violations or laws, not the HOA. It is important to make us aware of these situations afterward, but please don't use the HOA initially.<br /><br />Thank you, <br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2170756471034791728?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-91133483882585744062010-05-12T12:02:00.000-07:002010-05-12T12:55:42.737-07:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />With pool season here again I want to remind you of the following rules associating with the pool and amenity center.<br /><br />- Pool Hours 10am-10pm<br />- Must be a Farm Homeowner in good standing with the association.<br />- 2 guest per household<br />- Must be 16 or older, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult<br />- Id and security card required at all times<br />- Proper bathing attire required<br />- no glass containers<br />- no diapers, children swimmies only<br />- no cussing<br />- no grilling<br />- no chairs in the pool <br />- please make sure to dry off completely before entering the amenity center or <br /> exercise room<br />- no horse play in the pool or surrounding areas<br />- no running <br />- no swimming under the influence of alcohol <br /><br />A pool monitor has been employed this year to monitor the pool. They will be given the right to ask you to leave the facilities if you are not abiding by the previous rules. <br /><br />Lets make this pool season an safe and enjoyable!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-9113348388258574406?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-45537540977730027712010-04-28T07:26:00.000-07:002010-04-28T07:28:13.635-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /><br /><br />Summer is here!! We are all preparing for the upcoming season. Tuning up the lawn mower, pressure washing, planting new flowers, and laying down pine straw. We are right there with you! The landscape company over the next month will be out to plant new spring colors and lay down new fresh pine straw. Lake Maintenance will be out to treat the ponds and the banks. Lets all make the effort to make The Farm a beautiful place.<br /><br /><br />Exercise Room<br /><br />Time to get those beach bodies out! The exercise room is open to all Farm residents. We have recently had a new motor put in one treadmill and the other one serviced. Everything in the equipment room is up to par and working. We want to thank you for treating the machines with care and picking up after yourselves. One reminder, children must be accompanied by an adult when using this facility. Go get healthy!<br /><br />I will be updating this blog periodically, so please check in soon.<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Manager<br />ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4553754097773002771?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-25335020869640126792010-03-31T14:11:00.001-07:002010-03-31T14:18:41.674-07:00Community Yard Sale!<br /><br />April 3 at The Farm Amenity Center<br /><br /><br />Homeonwers it is that time of year agian! It it Spring cleaning time. Time to clean out the over unorganized garage and the stuffed attic. This year get together all those unwanted goods and bring them up to the Community Wide Yard Sale. You might get a few bucks for that old lawn mower or baseball glove. <br /><br />We have advertised this yard sale in the Post and Courier, Craigs list, and on a couple of related websites. We hope to have a sucessfull turnout. <br /><br />We will see you there!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2533502086964012679?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-11179418781371454212010-03-19T10:02:00.000-07:002010-03-19T10:15:02.258-07:00Homeowner Updates<br /><br /><br />April 3, 2010 <strong> <strong>Community Yard Sale at Ammenity Center</strong> 7:30am-12:30</strong><br /><br />-All homeowners are welcome to participate in the upcoming Community Sale. Please bring out any household goods that you are lookin to sell. Please be considerate to the amount of goods you bring because the Farm is a very large community, and the Association would like to see everyone get the oppurtunity to get involved. <br /><br />Please set up on the surrounding areas of the Ammenity Center, and not in the Parking spots or building. We want to give our visitors the oppurtuntiy to park and keep congestion on Patriots Parkway to a minimum. <br /><br />This event will be posted on Craigs List and in The Post and Courier the week prior.\<br /><br /><strong>Rain Date: April 17th </strong><br /><br />April 24, 2010 <strong><strong>MOMS TO Moms Sale- Benifiting Children in Crisis 7am-1pm at Center</strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive</strong><br /><br />National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive happens every year on Mother’s Day weekend. All of the food that is collected, last year it was 100,000 pounds, comes to the Low country Food Bank. It’s so easy, all people have to do is leave a bag of food at, in or by their mailbox and the letter carrier picks it up and brings it back to the local post office. If you have a chance please show your support!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-1117941878137145421?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-27504147180247854982010-03-03T10:55:00.000-08:002010-03-03T10:56:57.065-08:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />With the recent snow and cold weather, its hard to believe the pool will open in two short months. Please be reminded your assessments must be current in order to use the pool. Delinquent accounts will be deactivated and you will have to contact the office to have your pool fob reactivated. If you ave lost your pool fob a replacement can be issued but there is a $75.00 fee. If you need a pool fob please contact our office.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2750414718024785498?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-80139037541696384492010-02-17T07:01:00.001-08:002010-02-17T07:02:00.215-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />As your Managing Agent I want to provide the association with a bi weekly community updates and important educational association information. This week's educational information deals with Pet waste. The association has recieved a few inquires about pet waste, so please take the time to review the following statement.<br /><br /><strong>OH POOH!!!!</strong>Increasingly some of our neighbors have been “ingratiating” themselves with their neighbors by letting Rover leave an unwelcome deposit in someone else’s landscaping and flowerbeds. In addition to this not being a welcome “decoration” on others’ property, it is creating very negative feelings!<br /> Our neighborhood rules prescribe against letting your pet use others property and also you are to pick up after your pet. Make use of your “Dog Poop Disposal Bags”, or use some of the endless supply of plastic grocery bags. Curb your pet and pick it up! <br />Until Rover can achieve this, we must pick up after them!<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer <br />Community Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-8013903754169638449?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-62958478701756826842010-02-03T05:10:00.001-08:002010-02-03T05:10:55.865-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /> <br />For some homeowners it is there first time living in a neighborhood that is apart of an association. If it is your first time or your fitth there are many things to learn about your association. What is the ARB? What are the Governing Documents, How is the budget made? There are many things to learn , so we are going to use this blog every week to educate the community. Today's blog I want to explain to you what Community Management Group does for you. <br /> <br /><a name="faq3a"><strong>What does Community Management Group do?</strong></a> <br /> <br />With a few exceptions at some communities, your <a href="http://www.blogger.com/managers.htm">Manager</a> serves to handle all daily operations of the Association. These responsibilities are divided into three major groups: <br /> <br /><strong>Financial</strong>: We work with the board to draft a zero-based budget for Board adjustment and approval. We employ a very strong Assessment collections process as refined from your recorded documents and Board policy. We disburse Association funds to vendors and utilities based upon the budget and under Board directives and policies. <br /> <br /> <br /><strong>Covenants Enforcement:</strong> We follow your Covenants, Board policy and reasonable interpretation to handle all aspects of Covenants enforcement and serve as a first and second line of dispute resolution should an owner take issue with a notice from the Association. Weekly site visits are made through each community and each property is compared at this time against a list of general and specific standards prepared and endorsed by your Board of Directors as drawn from your Covenants. Each community has slightly different policies concerning what is a violation, on the timeline for correction and for penalties for violations. each is addressed in accordance and some take time for owners to correct. <br />Most communities allow Community Management Group to conditionally waive an initial fine (but not late charges for those not timely paid) provided the violation has been cleared up and does not recur, or it may be reinstated and doubled. These requests may come to us by e-mail or letter. Most communities have a fine schedule after an initial notice is mailed of $25, $50, $100... and may eventually escalate to daily fines. In some cases, your Association may take legal action against non-compliant situations or may take other remedial action at owners expense, the cost of which may be assessed against your Association account and is <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2026751039866330492#faq11">collectible</a> as Assessments. <br /> <br /><strong>Common Area Maintenance:</strong> Your <a href="http://www.blogger.com/managers.htm">Manager</a> works with third-party, outside vendors for maintenance of all common areas, including ponds, pools, docks, amenity buildings, gates and other structures, plus all landscaped grounds. We set schedules for seasonal plantings and mulch and groundcover application. These are purely ongoing maintenance considerations. Your <a href="http://www.blogger.com/managers.htm">Manager</a></a> cannot undertake enhancements to the existing amenities without specific Board approval. The Board needs to have <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2026751039866330492#faq7">BUDGETED</a> for the enhancement as there are finite funds available for the Association operations. Special Assessments may be required for non-budgeted enhancements. <br /> <br />Please stay tuned for more educational information and Community updates!!!!!!!!!!!! <br /> <br />Aaron Hettesheimer <br />Community Manager <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-6295847870175682684?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-6304620628473138402010-01-20T06:50:00.000-08:002010-01-20T07:41:16.240-08:00<strong>Dear Homeowners,</strong><br /><strong><br />I would like to take a quick as we enter a new year to remind all homeowners the different payment options.<br /><br />You can pay your assessment several ways: 1) Send your payments to the Columbia <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lockbox</span> at Post Office Box 912, Columbia, SC 29202; 2) Go online to <a href="http://www.cmgcharleston.com/">http://www.cmgcharleston.com/</a> and select “pay assessments”. If you have not already setup your account, you will need your account number noted above for this option; or 3) Set up <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ACH</span> for automatic draft of your payments. Please be aware if you opt for this method, the payments will only be debited for a twelve (12) month cycle. Please remember that all assessments are due by the first of the month and considered past due after the thirtieth of the month.<br />If you have your payments set up on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ACH</span> through Community Management Group, you need to be aware that any outstanding balance will be debited from your account.<br />Please remember you can always visit your community website athttp://www.cmgcharleston.com/ for community updates. If you have any questions, please contact our office at the number noted below. You can reach <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">AaronHettesheimer</span> at extension 323 or Lindsey <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Burchell</span> at extension 314. You can also reach us via email at <a href="mailto:aaron@cmgcharleston.com%22%3Eaaron@cmgcharleston.com%3C/a">aaron@cmgcharleston.com</a> or lburchell@cmgcharleston.com. We look forward to serving you in 2010!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>HOMEOWNER UPDATES</strong>:<br /><br /><strong>-Exercise equipment: Currently one of our treadmills is not working and one of the cables is broken on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Precor</span> machine. These parts are order and should be fixed before the upcoming weekend. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>-On street parking: reminder to all homeowners that on street parking is a violation according to the Governing documents. This rule is in place to make our streets safer for our kids, allow emergency vehicles easy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">access</span>, and to give an overall better appearance <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">aesthetically</span>. Please help us keep our streets safe. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hetteshiemer</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-630462062847313840?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-62066367190707583152010-01-06T16:49:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:50:02.848-08:00Dear Homeowners, <br /><br />The cold has recently found its way into Charleston and it looks as if it may hang around for a little while. I ran across some preventive measures published by the local authorities. Please review this educational information and remember to always be safe and vigilant. <br /><br /><br /><br />Charleston neighborhood presidents, complex managers, residents and merchants,<br /><br />With the long cold-snap we are predicted to have the next week or two, and through the winter, many people will feel a need to "warm-up" their car in the mornings. Some do it to make it more comfortable for children or themselves; some to get the ice off the windshield; some just to make the car run right. <br /><br />We highly recommend against leaving a vehicle running and unattended, as this opens an opportunity for the car to be stolen, even in a "safe" neighborhood. On city streets it is unlawful to do it for more than a few minutes, just for this reason.<br /><br />Who steals cars this way? Consider the middle school kids at the corner tired of waiting in the cold for their bus, or the worker who can't be late again to the jobsite, or the teen runaway looking for a way out, or any other number of scenarios, not to mention professional car thieves. <br /><br />If you still decide to pre-heat your vehicle (again, we discourage this), please remember that you need to also take steps to keep it from being stolen.<br /><br />Lock the doors, keep visual observation<br /><br />Use a CLUB or similar steering-wheel lock (separate the keys)<br /><br />Block the vehicle in with another car.<br /><br />Maybe now is the time to clean out that garage and keep the car inside…<br /><br />People also often feel a need to leave the car running to keep the heater on when they're "just running in for a second". These include school and day-care drop-offs, delivering or picking up take-out food or dry-cleaning, convenience store stops, etc. Cars are stolen this way constantly, occasionally with small children left inside. <br /><br />Please TURN the CAR OFF, Lock It, and Take The Keys (AND your purse, ladies). The couple of minutes you turn the car off will not make I the car significantly colder. You'll save yourself the misery of waiting in the cold to file the stolen car report and everything else associated with having your car stolen.<br /><br /><br /><br />EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Manager<br />Community Management Group<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-6206636719070758315?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-40289223265960480912009-12-09T19:17:00.001-08:002009-12-09T19:19:34.221-08:00<span style="color:#ff0000;">As the Christmas season approaches, please be sure to take measures to combat and prevent the normal increase in criminal activity which occurs this time each year. Here are some tips for a safe holiday</span>...<br /><br />-Secure all valuables out of sight in your trunk.<br />-If at a mall or shopping center, periodically go to the car and lock away purchases so they will not "disappear" when you put them down trying-on clothes or at the food court.<br />-Safeguard your purse, wallet, bank cards, and personal information. Keep close tabs on your children while shopping.<br />-Be aware of your surroundings going to your car, going into and out of your house, and while at the ATM.<br />-Make sure to keep doors and windows locked.<br />-Turn on outside lights at night.<br />-Report persons or vehicles roaming your neighborhood, day or night so police may check them.<br />-Place your tree where the gifts will be less visible from outside.<br />-After Christmas, don't put empty boxes out on the curb.<br />-Make it look like you are still at home after you leave.<br />-Timers on lights and TVs will help make it look like you are home.<br />-Double check all doors and windows including second floor and basement.<br />-Have a neighbor pick up mail, papers and ads if you go out of town.<br />-Inspect your car for safety if you leave to go out of town.<br />-Pack expensive items in trunk.<br />-Be sure to always lock your car doors.<br />-Never send your children into restrooms alone.<br />-Store money in separate place to minimize loss or theft.<br />-Stay on roads you know and take maps, cell phones and chargers, as well as safety items like blankets, flashlights, jumper cables, a jack and good spare tire.<br /><br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday season!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4028922326596048091?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-2953522136563328222009-11-11T06:22:00.000-08:002009-11-11T06:26:00.168-08:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />I would like to inform you of a recycling <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunity</span>. It is important to give back to our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">environment</span>, so please take time to recycle.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Recycling Opportunity</strong>:<br /><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Knology</span>, Charleston County and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tanger</span> Outlets present...Electronic Recycling Day<br />November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tanger Outlets’ parking lot on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tanger</span> Outlet Blvd. side<br />Celebrate America Recycles Day!Bring your old and unused electronics for recycling!This event is for Charleston County residents only. No businesses or contractors.For more information about recycling electronics and other items, call 720-7111<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hettesheimer</span><br />Community Manager<br />Community Management Group<br /><a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-295352213656332822?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-87951327674758205392009-10-14T12:53:00.000-07:002009-10-14T13:02:42.488-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />I hope all is well in the community! <br /><br />Quick Updates:<br /><br /><br />- Pool was closed Oct.1, Gates are left open for homeowners to still enjoy the surrounding area and the playground. Please respect this area and remember that cameras are in place and operable. <br /><br />- Patriots Parkway has light! I hope everyone is enjoying the recently installed lights down Patriots Parkway. <br /><br />- With the Holiday Season coming up the HOA would like to get some volunteers together to help decorate the amenity center. As we all know the budget is very slim this year, so if you have extra decorations that are not being used bring over. Keep your eyes peeled for an email to come out soon with more information. <br /><br />- Violations are always an ongoing problem in our neighborhood. Please remember that our enforcement department is out in the neighborhood weekly to write up violations. Please try to make any appeal within ten days of recieving the violation letter.<br /><br /><br />* I have copied some Crime prevention tips to this blog. Please review these tips because you never know when you will be stuck in an emergency situation.<br /><br /><br />HOW to REPORT a CRIME<br /><br /><br />1. For EMERGENCIES and IN-PROGRESS CRIMES dial 911. For Suspicious Activity,<br />People, or Vehicles call 577-7434.<br /><br /><br />2. Identify yourself – name, address, telephone number<br /><br />3. You CAN remain ANONYMOUS, but ASK TO BE ADVISED BY PHONE<br /><br />4. Type of crime or activity<br /><br />5. “In-Progress” or “Has<br />Occurred”<br />6. Where? Be specific.<br /><br />7. Description of Suspect(s),how many, whether armed… WRITE IT DOWN!<br /><br />8. Description of Vehicle(s), tag number, dents<br /><br />9. Direction of travel – use landmarks (towards or away from)<br /><br />10. Stay on the line as long as possible.<br /><br />SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY<br /><br />1) Person looking into cars, homes<br /><br />2) Person forcibly entering cars or buildings<br /><br />3)Sounds of: Breaking Class, Gun Shots, Screams, Explosions, Spray Cans, Barking Dogs, Loud Parties<br /><br />4) Person carrying Weapon<br /><br />5) Loiterer who doesn't belong near homes or schools<br /><br />6) Persons carrying or selling items which might be stolen<br /><br />7) Strange vehicles passing through, odd hours, parked with occupants, abandoned<br /><br />8) Door to Door Salesmen<br /><br />9) Persons photographing infrastructure (terrorist targets)<br /><br />thank you,<br /><br />Aaron<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-8795132767475820539?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-29237561121661518672009-10-02T07:18:00.000-07:002009-10-02T07:21:34.063-07:00Important!!!!!!<br /><br /><br />On Friday, October 2, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. the United States Air Force will perform a low level fly-over of the Citadel Parade Grounds. A C-17 and a B-25 will fly at low levels over James Island, West Ashley and peninsula Charleston. Citizens shouldn’t be concerned about this event. This information was provided to the Charleston Police Department by the USAF Public Affairs Office.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2923756112166151867?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-88611382841280994332009-09-30T06:44:00.000-07:002009-09-30T07:03:47.850-07:00Dear Homeowners:<br /><br /><br />Quick Updates:<br /><br /><br />- Pool will be closed October 1 for the season. I hope you all enjoyed your summer at pool. It was one of the most peaceful pool seasons we had as a management company at The Farm. We <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">appreciate</span> all your help. Thank you.<br /><br />- Patriots Parkway Light project is moving quickly and is on schedule. Soon there will be light coming soon.<br /><br />- Holiday decorations: It is the beginning of the Holiday Season, so it is time to decorate. Please be mindful of your neighbors. If you have questions on what is allowed please contact Aaron <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hetteseheimer</span> via email at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a>.<br /><br />-Crime Prevention meeting was held recently at the amenity center. Corporal West from North Charleston Police Department informed the community about its current issues. He informed us the most frequent crime committed in The Farm is Breaking and entry of cars. He also informed me that %90 of these cars that were broken into were unlocked. Please lock your doors! We will be scheduling another meeting in the upcoming future, so please look out for a email from your association.<br /><br />- If you ever have a change in your contact information please update your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">information</span> at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">cmgcharleston</span>.com.<br /><br /><br />Stay tuned for more updates!<br /><br />Aaron <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hettesheimer</span><br />Community Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-8861138284128099433?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-21477927649144471082009-09-02T05:31:00.000-07:002009-09-02T06:24:36.007-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Upcoming dates:</strong><br /><p><br /><strong><em>September 14, 2009 at 6:30 pm</em></strong> the association will be hosting a Crime Prevention meeting at the community amenity center. Local authorities will be on hand to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">communicate</span> with us and help us understand the ins and outs of crime in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">community</span>. They will provide informative information on prevention and procedures. Please come out and meet some neighbors while we learn how to keep our neighborhood. </p><p> </p><p><br /> </p><strong></strong><br /><p><strong>Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips (part 3)</strong></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><strong>Emergency Contact Numbers</strong><br /></p><br /><br />I would like to pass along the following emergency contact numbers for the Charleston Area. I know when you look at this blog you may not be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">interested</span>, but please print out these numbers and keep them close by. These numbers are life saving. In an emergency situation a few minutes could be the difference between life and death, so please take a few minutes now to save them when they may mean a lot more.<br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br />Emergency Preparedness – 202-7400<br />Mt. Pleasant Police 884-4176<br />Charleston City Police 577-7074<br />North Charleston City Police 740-2800<br />Sheriff Departments –<br />Berkeley County Sheriff 577-9562<br />Or (ext 4412) 723-3800<br />Charleston County Sheriff 554-4700<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dorchester</span> County Sheriff 873-5111<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SCE</span>&amp;G Natural Gas Leaks/Emergencies 745-6000<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TTY</span> Emergency Numbers –<br />Charleston County <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">TTY</span> 744-3200<br />Berkeley County <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">TTY</span> (ext 4170) 723-3800<br />S.C. Highway Patrol 953-6010<br />Area Hospitals –<br />East Cooper Regional 881-0100<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">MUSC</span> 792-2300<br />Trident Medical Center 797-7000<br />Charleston Memorial <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hosptial</span> 577-0600<br />Roper St. Francis – Berkeley 899-7700<br />Roper St. Francis – West Ashley 402-1000<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Summerville</span> Medical Center 832-5000<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Moncks</span> Corner Medical Center 761-8721<br />American Red Cross Low Country Chapter 764-2323<br />Animal Shelters –<br />Berkeley County SPCA 797-0610<br />John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Ancrum</span> SPCA - Long Point Rd. 971-7757<br />John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Ancrum</span> SPCA – Leeds Ave. 747-4849<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">CARTA</span> (Public Bus Service) - 724-7420<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2147792764914447108?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-6200904496855683342009-08-19T05:34:00.000-07:002009-08-19T05:48:44.849-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br /><br /><strong>Community Updates:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />-A Crime Prevention Meeting will be held Septemeber 14 6:30 pm at The Farm at Wescott Amenity Center. North Charleston Police Department will be on hand to provide information about neighborhood crime prevention. COME OUT AND JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!<br /><br />-Pond work-maitenance on our pond banks will be taking place in the near future. Some of our pond banks have experienced erosion and bare patches so we are trying to get them back in shape.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Comminity Education:</strong><br /> <br /><br /><em>Hurricane Preparedness Part2:</em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><strong>PREPARING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME:</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong> The most important thing you can do to protect your home is to protect the<br />openings where the wind can get in. Available options include hurricane<br />shutters (obtain DRB approval first!), plywood covering during the storm, etc.<br /> Check your garage doors and consider installing braces on them.<br /> Keep all windows completely closed during a storm.<br /> Bring in any objects that can blow away, including garbage cans, lawn<br />furniture, garden tools, grills, plants, etc. Anchor objects that cannot be<br />brought inside.<br /> Disconnect propane gas tanks and turn off the main gas line.<br /> Turn off gas appliances at their individual shut-off valves inside your home, if<br />accessible. Do not turn them off at the outside meter.<br /> Fill your vehicle’s gas tanks as soon as possible to avoid long lines and delays.<br />Keep a full tank of gas immediately before and following the storm because<br />gas may not be available in the area for several days (remember, pumps don’t<br />work when there is no electricity!).<br /> Park any vehicles that are not evacuating with you in a garage or carport. If<br />this is not available, park your vehicle as close to the side of the house as<br />possible away from any trees that may fall.<br /> Do not trim trees or shrubbery immediately before a storm, because the debris<br />will not be collected. This debris can become a flying obstacle during a storm<br />and be very dangerous during high winds.<br /> Prepare your pool. Lower the water level of your swimming pool<br />approximately 6 inches to accommodate heavy rains but do not drain it<br />completely. Add extra chlorine to the pool and turn off electricity to the pool<br />equipment.<br /><br /><br /><strong>PREPARING THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME:</strong><br /> If you choose not to evacuate or it is not a feasible option, you should prepare<br />the inside of your home in advance to ensure your quality of life in the days<br />following a hurricane. Be sure you have your supplies and that they are in a<br />secure location.<br /> Choose a “Safe Room” where you will ride out the storm. Normally, this<br />would be a hallway, large interior closet or an interior bathroom with no<br />windows.<br /> Equip your “safe room” with a battery-operated radio or TV and extra<br />batteries; chairs, sleeping bags or cushions; snacks and drinking water; towels;<br />games, cards, books; etc. A slow moving storm could mean a long wait.<br />Have a mattress ready to move into your safe room if advised to do so by<br />emergency personnel. You should only have to do this in an extremely severe<br />storm.<br /> Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive<br />electronics BEFORE THE POWER GOES OUT. If the power goes out, turn off<br />the circuit breaker or remove fuses. You might want to leave on one circuit<br />breaker that operates a lamp, so that you will know when the power has been<br />restored.<br /> If the electricity goes off, use only flashlights. Never use candles or kerosene<br />lamps during the storm.<br /> Never cook during the storm. A gust of wind could spread a fire, and the fire<br />department would not be able to respond.<br /> Tell stories, sing songs or play games to keep children calm.<br /> Do not go outside during the storm, unless winds have calmed briefly and<br />protective repairs are absolutely necessary. The winds and rain may stop for a<br />few minutes to more than half an hour and then can suddenly pick back up<br />again from the opposite direction, possibly with greater force than before.<br /> Turn your refrigerator &amp; freezer to their coldest settings. Freeze water in<br />plastic jugs and use them to fill empty spaces in your refrigerator and freezer to<br />help keep food cool. Cover your refrigerator with blankets and secure them<br />with ropes to keep the coldness in. If you open the refrigerator only when<br />necessary and close it quickly, you can keep food cool for up to 2 days<br />without electricity.<br /> Prepare a water supply for bathing and sanitary purposes by storing water in<br />the bathtub and other jugs and bottles. Seal the bathtub well by caulking<br />around the drain to keep the water from running out. Remember that this<br />water is NOT for drinking.<br /> Place valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container or plastic<br />garbage bags and store them on the top shelf of a closet. Include voter<br />registration cards, passports, visas, and all important papers.<br /> Take identification and insurance papers with you if you leave your home<br />(you should take a recent electric or other utility bill, voter registration card,<br />etc. with you to prove permanent residency and facilitate re-entry).<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br /><br /> Fill clean, sanitary jugs with water for drinking. You will need a minimum of 7<br />gallons per person. Sterilize the jugs by putting a little chlorine bleach (plain,<br />no lemon) in some water, sloshing them around and rinsing thoroughly.<br /><br />Please tune in next week as I will continue to provied more tips to prepare for the already active Hurricane Season.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<br />Community Manager<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-620090449685568334?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-29384666159635828402009-08-09T19:43:00.001-07:002009-08-09T19:43:52.052-07:00It is that time of year when we need to prepare for the upcoming storm season. As you know weather can be very unpredictable here in the Low country, so it is very important to get a Hurricane plan in place. Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing some important information in regards to Hurricane preparedness. This week we will focus on preparing a Hurricane Plan.<br /><br /><br />YOUR OUR HURRICANE PLAN:<br /> Have a practice drill to determine what everyone’s responsibility will be.<br /> Educate all family members in CPR and other first aid measures.<br /> Teach children how to use a fire extinguisher and when &amp; how to call 911 for<br />emergency assistance.<br /> Check all fire alarms, smoke alarms, etc. for proper operation.<br /> Determine what the criteria will be as to whether you evacuate or stay in your<br />home.<br /> Know your evacuation routes and determine which route you will use should<br />an evacuation order be issued.<br /> Determine in advance your evacuation destination. If you will not be staying<br />with a friend or family member, make hotel reservations at this location as<br />soon as a “watch” is issued. Remember, that during an evacuation several<br />towns may be evacuated at the same time and hotels will fill up quickly in all<br />surrounding areas. Reservations can be cancelled.<br /> Make a decision about vehicles. If you have more than one vehicle and will<br />not be taking all of them with you determine where the other vehicles will be<br />left during the storm.<br /> Make a decision about boats and other recreational vehicles.<br /> If you have pets, determine whether they will evacuate with you or be placed<br />in a shelter.<br /> Have a list of phone numbers, such as family members, doctors, employers,<br />insurance company’s, etc.<br /> Make arrangements for extra cash on hand.<br /> Catalog all personal items NOW. Include description (brand name, model<br />number, age, purchase price, place of purchase, etc.) Take a picture of<br />everything and make two copies of the pictures and lists. Keep one copy with<br />you and send the other to a relative or friend out of town. Never give the<br />insurance company the only copy.<br /> Have a secure place for all valuables &amp; documents that you will need to take<br />with you, such as birth certificates, property deeds, insurance policies, etc.<br /> Determine an out-of-town person who can be a “point of contact” to<br />communicate messages if communications are down for an extended period of<br />time.<br /> Prepare and maintain a “Hurricane Kit” (a list of recommended supplies is<br />included). It is recommended that you have approximately 7 gallons of water<br />for each person and food supplies for a minimum of 2 weeks.<br /> Check all flashlights, battery operated radios &amp; TVs, and other supplies in your<br />“Hurricane Kit” for proper operation.<br /> Evaluate your home to determine if you can make improvements that will<br />provide better protection. If you have an older home, getting a professional<br />opinion about updated building codes, etc. may be helpful in determining<br />beneficial improvements.<br />Community Management Group Hurricane Planning Tips<br />Page 4 of 11<br /> You should also review your insurance policy, with your agent, to determine if<br />you need to make any coverage changes. Be sure to ask questions about<br />coverage for updated building codes, demolition coverage for an undamaged<br />portion of your home, flood coverage, understand your coverage and<br />deductibles, clarify any exclusions, verify that in the event of a complete loss<br />you will have the coverage you need to re-build, ask what you will need to<br />prove a claim, find out what their procedures are relative to immediate<br />protection of the home following a loss, ask who to contact immediately<br />following the storm and get phone numbers, how long you may expect to<br />wait for an adjuster, how contact will be made in the event that all<br />communications are lost for a period of time, and any other questions that<br />you can think of. Preparing now will make the claims process much easier and<br />less stressful for everyone.<br /> Obtain and prepare plywood, plastic, shutters or other protective provision<br />for windows &amp; doors. Install and inspect the covering in advance of an<br />emergency to insure proper fit.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2938466615963582840?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-47023227925280289242009-07-22T04:52:00.000-07:002009-07-22T05:13:54.500-07:00<strong><em>Homeowner Updates</em></strong><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br /><strong>Pool Keys- </strong>Homeowners please be aware that recently the lock on the front door of the Amenity center had been damaged and needed some work done. It has come to our attention that some keys are not working on the lock <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">even though</span> the lock <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hasn't</span> been changed. If you run into a problem with your key not working properly please contact our office, and we will send out a replacement.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pond <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Maintenance</span> Update-</strong> At the most recent meeting many homeowners discussed the conditions of some of our ponds. I am working with the Landscapers to get these issues taken care of, so please be patient as we try to fit this work into our current budget.<br /><br /><strong>Alligator Update-</strong> D and R has come out to inspect the alligator that frequently visits our pond behind East Red Maple in Planters View. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Their</span> review stated that at this moment they do feel this alligator poses any threat to humans. We will keep an eye on the situation and if anyone feels that this situation has changed please contact me at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><em></em></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4702322792528028924?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-46382531368921968092009-07-15T05:57:00.000-07:002009-07-15T06:07:26.240-07:00<strong>Homeowner Education</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Alligators</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><a name="faq17">Gators</a>The Department of Natural Resources no longer is involved in alligators except to issue permits to HOAs. There is no “move” or “relocate”. They simply authorize the HOA to have them destroyed. your HOA would then hire a licensed company who does that as quietly as possible…<br />We have an <a href="http://www.cmgcharleston.com/gators.htm">informative article</a> on our website that we ask owners to read, as well as this FAQ.<br />Alligators are only a hazard to people and pets when they lost their natural fear of humans after being fed by humans – often by workmen and kids. Alligators LOVE marshmallows, food wrappers and lunch scraps... <br />As one recent example, we had a report from a concerned owner who reported an aggressive animal to us seen through binoculars sunning on the pond bank. Clearly this animal was not up in her yard at the time nor exhibiting aggressive behavior. some ponds in some communities are owned by the City or under management of an adjacent golf course. We have been told time and again that alligators are valued by the golf course as it scares geese off the course and the green.<br />The licensed “trapper” that the Association uses will approach the animal to determine from much experience whether it exhibits signs of having been fed or otherwise accustomed to humans and represents an unusual danger. There are perhaps thousands in the area and they do move around, primarily over ground, though there is a frequent (and incorrect) assumption that they move through storm culverts. On the contrary, they do not often enter them because they cannot turn around nor move well backwards.<br />We have seen that shortly after removal, another animal will move into a vacant pond. They were here for millions of years before people and most locals have a certain sentiment for them… When owners call with similar encounters or concerns we ask that they carefully consider whether this animal was really stalking a pet (or whatever the concern) and represents an unusual threat for being acclimated to humans as a source of food, or was just “walking around” or sunning before they call for its head. If you feel that a particular animal is a threat worthy of destruction, please let us know and we’ll elevate the request for removal to the golf course management/ownership or Association Board and we will move quickly.<br /><br /><br />* There are currently alligators that migrate from pond to pond in our neighborhood, so always be aware of your surroundings*<br /><br />* Remember if you ever see anyone harrassing a alligator please call the local authorities.<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Aaron Hettesheimer<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4638253136892196809?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-23217182729489962462009-06-24T04:13:00.000-07:002009-06-24T08:37:44.868-07:00Homeowners,<br /><br /><br /><br />I hate bring up the same topic over and over but the activity at the pool is the major concern from the neighborhood. I want to remind everyone the following pool rules:<br /><br />* You must have Id on hand at all times to show proof of residency and age<br />* You must be 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older<br />* No glass allowed<br />* No Pets allowed<br />* No Fireworks<br />* No grilling on pool deck<br />* Babies must wear proper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">swimmies</span>, no diapers<br />* No horse play<br />* No <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">inapporiate</span> language or actions<br />* No running<br />* No diving<br />* Proper swimming <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">attire</span> is required.<br />* A working pool pass must be on hand to gain <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">access</span>.<br /><br /><strong>If any of these rule are broken, You may be asked to leave the pool area. If the person is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">trespassing</span> and is asked to leave and they do not comply. Please call the North Charleston Police Dept. and tell them that the it is required to have proper identification and to be of the proper age to gain <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">access</span>. Asked them to make them leave.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Please be safe and enjoy your summer!!!</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2321718272948996246?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-32783174294710209962009-06-11T17:42:00.000-07:002009-06-11T17:51:12.282-07:00Homeowners,<br /><br />Thanks to all the Homeowners that came out to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Roundtable</span> meeting Thursday.<br /><br /><br />Update:<br /><br />*Patriots Parkway lighting project will begin in 2-3 weeks. Lights will be installed along Patriots Parkway and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wescott</span> Blvd. It will start at the beginning of the subdivision on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wescott</span> and proceed down Patriots. This job will take two months.<br /><br />* Pool Monitors will be at the pool, so please make sure you have the proper identification and key card. Also, if you are a renter it is necessary to know name on your homeowner account. This information will need to presented for entrance into the pool.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-3278317429471020996?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-73029559739836062202009-05-27T06:33:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:48:08.418-07:00<strong>Association Update:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>*The Round Table</strong> meeting will be held at 6pm on June 11 at the Amenity Center. If anyone would like to discuss a concern please email me at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a> ,so I can put it on a list for the meeting.<br /><br /><strong>* Pool monitors</strong> will be seen at the pool periodically throughout the pool season, so please make sure you always have your pool key card and ID with you. If you are renting your house it is important to make sure you know the owners full name.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>* Orchards <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pressure washing</span>:</strong> Pressure washing will continue this week at the Orchards. Please make sure to remove all items away from the house that can be damaged. This includes plants, toys, chairs, animals, and also don't forget to make sure your windows are closed.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>* Orchard Fountain: </strong>Orchard Homeowners please be aware that there has been some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">vandalism</span> recently at the fountain. Please make sure you know where your kids are and what they are doing at all times. The only way to stop this from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">continuing</span> is for us to be vigilant and if we see someone acting inappropriately to call the authorities.<br /><br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-7302955973983606220?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-5163922380490361322009-05-19T06:54:00.001-07:002009-05-19T07:57:52.616-07:00Homeowners,<br /><br />I want to send a thanks out to those of you that are keeping up with the lawn maintenance. I know that the last thing you want to do with the few hours of free time you get every week is to mow, edge, trim , blow, and pull weeds. It is important for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aesthetic</span> look of the community to keep up with these activities, so thanks for your participation.<br /><br /><strong>Orchards News:</strong><br />Pressure washing started on May 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and will continue over the next two weeks if the weather <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">permits</span>. Please help us out by removing any plants or storage items from the outside of the building, please shut all windows, and please keep all pets inside. Also, please be prepared to move your vehicles when your home is being sprayed. Thank you.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Community News:</strong><br />Please be aware that a pool monitor will be in place at the pool on and off throughout the pool season. All ways come to the pool with your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">key card</span> and proper identification. With out these you will be asked to leave by the monitor.<br /><br /><strong>Round Table Meeting:</strong><br />The annual round table meeting will be held at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">amenity</span> center on June 11<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> at 6pm. Please send in any information that you would like to discuss to me at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a> .<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-516392238049036132?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-68479272213802077142009-05-12T07:21:00.000-07:002009-05-12T07:23:12.778-07:00<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Victoria</span></font></st1:PersonName></st1:place></st1:State><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'>, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>It sounds like part of are volunteers maybe out of town this weekend. The mulch will be delivered to each individual spot where it is needed. A truck will not be needed, but probably a few wheel barrels, shovels, and rakes. &nbsp;How does the 23^rd of May sound to everyone? Please reach out to neighbors and see if we can find more help? Let me know soon so I can get the delivery scheduled. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Aaron Hettesheimer</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Community Manager</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Community Management Group</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'>349 Folly Road, Suite 2B</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'> </span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'>Charleston</span></font></st1:City><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> , <st1:State w:st="on">SC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">29412</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>O: 843-795-8484 Ext:323</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>F: 843-795-8482</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><a href="http://www.CMGCharleston.com">www.CMGCharleston.com</a></span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </span></font></div> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Victoria</st1:PersonName> [mailto:vpalmiter@sc.rr.com] <br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 11, 2009 8:01 PM<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> 'Aaron Hettesheimer'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jennifer Gomez</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Cc: &quot;Colleen</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Frank</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Pat</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wayne</st1:place></st1:City></st1:PersonName>'; <st1:PersonName w:st="on">kristofer_smith@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName><br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">mybrookwoodhoa@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName><br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: Mulch</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>I am free the next couple of weekends depending on the time.&nbsp; when is everyone available?&nbsp; Do you prefer sat or sun?&nbsp; Aaron, where exactly are we putting this mulch?&nbsp; Do we need a truck to remove the old stuff?</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Vickie</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabIndex=-1> </span></font></div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Aaron Hettesheimer [mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com] <br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 11, 2009 1:03 PM<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jennifer Gomez</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Cc: &quot;Colleen</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Frank</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Pat</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Victoria</st1:PersonName>'; '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Wayne</st1:PersonName>'; <st1:PersonName w:st="on">kristofer_smith@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName><br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> FW: Mulch</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>As you know we have been trying to schedule to have mulch delivered to the community and installed by community volunteers. Mike has given me your names as possible volunteers. Mike has a busy schedule out of town and will be unable to lead this project this weekend. Does anyone have the time to take the lead on this project? I have all the pricing and delivering details set. What we need is for someone to gather all the volunteers together and come up with a date one week out (to get check cut for work). Please let me know if any of you have an interest in taking the lead on this project.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Aaron Hettesheimer</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Community Manager</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Community Management Group</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'>349 Folly Road, Suite 2B</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'> </span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy'>Charleston</span></font></st1:City><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> , <st1:State w:st="on">SC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">29412</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>O: 843-795-8484 Ext:323</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>F: 843-795-8482</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><a href="http://www.CMGCharleston.com">www.CMGCharleston.com</a></span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>&nbsp;</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabIndex=-1> </span></font></div> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">mybrookwoodhoa@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName> [mailto:<st1:PersonName w:st="on">mybrookwoodhoa@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName>] <br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 11, 2009 10:43 AM<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> C M G<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: Mulch</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>I will not make it home this weekend unless something else changes. If you would send an email out to the other members and get their feedback for this weekend, it would answer your question. <br> <br> Mike<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sent via BlackBerry by AT&amp;T<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabIndex=-1> </span></font></div> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>From</span></font></b>: &quot;Aaron Hettesheimer&quot; <br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><AHETTESHEIMER@CMGCHARLESTON.COM>Date</span></b>: Fri, 8 May 2009 11:32:40 -0400<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To</span></b>: &lt;<st1:PersonName w:st="on">mybrookwoodhoa@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName>&gt;<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject</span></b>: Mulch<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Mike,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>I need to know how you would like to proceed with the application of mulch. Did you and the committee come up with a day that you would like to schedule this application? If you want to plan this for next weekend, I need to put in a check request today.&nbsp; Also, how do you want to get this scheduled with the company delivering it? &nbsp;Please let me know how you would like to proceed. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Thank you,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Number for the Company:&nbsp; SLS Landscape&nbsp; 207-1970<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Aaron Hettesheimer</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Community Manager</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Community Management Group</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>349 Folly Road, Suite 2B</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Charleston</span></font></st1:City><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> , <st1:State w:st="on">SC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">29412</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>O: 843-795-8484 Ext:323</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>F: 843-795-8482</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.CMGCharleston.com">www.CMGCharleston.com</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-6847927221380207714?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-5922658556573771352009-05-04T12:27:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:44:13.541-07:00Dear Homeowners,<br /><br />Recently at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">amentity</span> center a resident was questioned about some inappropriate activities. This gentlemen was taking pictures of minors and speaking to the minors in a threatening way. This gentlemen is no longer an owner of our community due to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">financial</span> reasons and will be arrested for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">trespassing</span> if he comes back on property. If you ever see anyone do anything toward a minor that is inappropriate or threatening please call the police. Please always a company your children to the pool and keep an eye on your surroundings.<br /><br />POOL RULE REMINDER<br /><br />Please do not allow anyone outside of your household borrow your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">amenity</span> center key, even if it is neighbor.<br /><br />You must be accompanied by an adult if you are under the age of 16<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-592265855657377135?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-29005684413291916942009-04-29T10:31:00.000-07:002009-04-29T10:36:18.455-07:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Bulletin Board</span></strong><br /><br /><br />* It is time to pressure wash houses!! If you are the type of person who likes to take care of the maintenance on your property and don't have a pressure washer. I have an inexpensive way to take care of the dirt and grime. Most of the dirt and grime on vinyl house don't need high pressure machines just a little bleach and water. If you visit your local hardware store in the cleaning supply aisle you will find Clorox brand house cleaner. The container hooks up to your hose and has a on and off switch to control the chemical. A bottle usually covers 1500 square feet. Follow the directions on the bottle and you will get professional results in half the time and half the price.<br /><br />*Amenity Center News: a new gate is being installed today and i would like to ask the community to help me take care of it. If you see your kids or other peoples kids swinging, kicking, or propping it open please ask them nicely to refrain from these actions. The new gate is sturdier than the old one, but overtime if it is not taken care of it, it to will fall apart. Thank you for your support and I will see everyone at the pool soon.<br /><br />*Landscape: the spring pinestraw installment is being worked on and should be finished by the end of the week. This should give the neighborhood a fresh look. Also, i have had a few homewoners concerned about weed control. This should be addressed this week, also. If you see any issues in these service or have any questions please feel free to contact me.<br /><br />That is a quick update for this week! If you ever have any information that you would like me to get out to the community through this blog, please send them over.<br /><br />Thank you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2900568441329191694?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-22809720244547396012009-04-15T04:29:00.000-07:002009-04-15T05:01:07.779-07:00<strong>Rainy Days</strong><br /><br />Dear Homeowners<br /><br />As we all know spring is a season of growth and an important part of this growth process is rain, rain, and more rain. We have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">received</span> a considerable amount of rain over the past few weeks making it hard for our landscape crews to do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">their</span> jobs. Running heavy mowers over saturated lawn can create unpleasant ruts and mud tracks everywhere. So in times like these we make the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">decision</span> not to cut. This <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">decision</span> is a very tough one because the lawn and the weeds get a little high before there next cut and homeowners find this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">aesthetically</span> unpleasing. Please remember in these times that the we have to make the correct <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">decision</span> for the property and we believe that letting the grass go due to wetness instead of taking the chance of ruining the lawn is the correct one. These days can be frustrating, but the good thing is that with rain comes beautiful green grass and lively colorful flowers.<br /><br /><br /><strong>April newsletter!!!</strong><br /><br /><br />The April newsletter is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">receiving</span> it final touches and should soon be at a door near you. We do a quarterly newsletter, so if there is every something that you would like to add into the newsletter, please email me at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a> . The basis of the community newsletter is to inform and educate the community. We believe an informed community is a happy one!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-2280972024454739601?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-47159560568054554362009-04-01T09:20:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:30:02.914-07:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Home Improvements</strong></span><br /><br /><br />Homeowners,<br /><br />We are coming up on Spring and Summer fast. During this time of season many people decide to make exterior changes to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">their</span> homes. Many people like to add new landscape, fences, sheds, and playgrounds. These changes are all ways a good way to spruce up the yard and neighborhood. Please remember to look at your ARC <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">guidelines</span> when planning to install any exterior object. Many of these small projects require the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">submitting</span> of an application to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ARB</span> for approval. You can find the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">guidelines</span> and the application on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">CMG</span> website. If you have questions concerning these guidelines please feel free to send a email directly to me at <a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Amenity Center</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">amenity</span> center is a great center piece to our community and available to all homeowners.<br />For those who are new or just have not wondered down to the center it includes many fun activities. These activities include an exercise room with TV, pool, ping pong table, foosball, playground and a gathering area with a TV. This center is a great place to create community and to have lots of fun. Also, it is available for private parties ( fee <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">required</span>). In the past the center has hosted weddings, b-day parties, social events, and charity events. So, the next time you have a event come up keep it in mind.<br /><br />Important reminders:<br />* Please report any <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">vandalism</span> or safety concerns to Community Management Group.<br />* Children under 16 must be accompanied with an adult.<br />* Key cards won't work for homeowners with past-due account balances.<br />* Please abide by the pool rules and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">regulations</span>.<br /><br />Thank you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-4715956056805455436?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-78783363433696562162009-03-18T05:47:00.000-07:002009-03-18T06:35:49.579-07:00Homeowners,<br /><br />Welcome to the Farm at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Westcott</span> Blog!! This blog is set up to keep the members of the association informed and up to date on current information. It will allow the board and the management company to relay current and future issues. We believe an informed community is a happy community.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Pool News</strong><br /><br />We are currently preparing for the upcoming pool season. The pool decks and building have been pressure washed, the furniture has been re-strapped (looks brand new), and bathrooms have been touched up. Also, over the past year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DHEC</span> has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">required</span> all pools to install new drain covers. These new drain covers protect swimmers from being caught in drains for any reason. We have installed these new covers and had them certified by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DHEC</span>. The pool furniture will be set out on May 1 for the opening of the season. We will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">again</span> this year be providing a pool monitor periodically to check membership. Please remember that the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">amenities</span> are for Farm residents and visitors only. Also, children 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Can't wait to see you out there!!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Spring is Coming!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Spring fever is here!! We are all preparing for the upcoming spring season. Tuning up the lawn mower, pressure washing, planting new flowers, and laying down <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pine straw</span>. We are right there with you! The landscape company over the next month will be out to plant new spring colors and lay down new fresh <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">pine straw</span>. Lake Maintenance will be out to treat the ponds and the banks. Lets all make the effort to make The Farm a beautiful place.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Exercise Room</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Time to get those beach bodies out! The exercise room is open to all Farm residents. We have recently had a new motor put in one treadmill and the other one serviced. Everything in the equipment room is up to par and working. We want to thank you for treating the machines with care and picking up after yourselves. One reminder, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">children</span> must be accompanied by an adult when using this facility. Go get healthy!<br /><br />I will be updating this blog periodically, so please check in soon.<br /><br />Aaron <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hettesheimer</span><br />Community Manager<br /><a href="mailto:ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com">ahettesheimer@cmgcharleston.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-7878336343369656216?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768671581215637171.post-91763010510774218362009-03-17T14:02:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:04:10.756-07:00<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Welcome to the Farm @ Wescot!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Aaron Hettesheimer</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Community Manager</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Community Management Group</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>349 Folly Road, Suite 2B</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Charleston</span></font></st1:City><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> , <st1:State w:st="on">SC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">29412</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>O: 843-795-8484 Ext:323</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>F: 843-795-8482</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.CMGCharleston.com">www.CMGCharleston.com</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/768671581215637171-9176301051077421836?l=farmatwescott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Aaron Hettesheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550704672741184054noreply@blogger.com