Whispering Woods News
Winter 2012
Recent News from WW:
A new portion of the WW pool deck has been done. The contractor did a great job.
Landscaping:
All of our work in landscaping has really shown its color this fall and early winter. Many thanks still to Diane and Brian McMahon for their planning and work.
Holidays and Arrival of the New Year in OC:
The Winterfest of Lights was one of the best (and best attended) in years.
Items Owners Need to Check Often in their Units:
1 .Main Water Valve-check for leaks and, if not done already, replace with brass ball valve.
2. Snake condensate lines for A/C.
3 .Check air filters on a regular basis.
4. Check A/C disconnect switch for corrosion.
5. Check washing machine hoses for wear.
6. Check hot water heater for leaks,
7. Check toilets/faucets, shower heads for drips/leaks.
8. Check areas around sliders/windows for excess moisture/leaks.
9. If downstairs, check ceiling regard possible leaks from above.
10. Mark your heat pump with your unit number
11. Be sure to turn off water and water heater when no one is staying in the unit.
12. Keep your thermostat in the winter set at 55 degrees.
All of these items are very important to keep watch on as our buildings are aging and owners need to be diligent watching for probable causes of leaks.
Beach Views:
The 143rd Street beach area looked almost like summer at New Years.
Future Meetings:
Please place the following dates on your calendars:
March 3, 2012 – Spring Board Meeting at
9 AM at Paradise Offices. (Note the time change)
April 21, 2012 – WW Work/Picnic Day beginning work at 9 AM.
April 22, 2012 – Annual Meeting at the Cottage Café in Bethany at 9AM.
Web Site:
Please remember that we have many of the WW forms that you may need on the web site.
www.whisperingwoodscondos.org
Or, you may contact Jan for the forms or information regarding the web site.
Welcome to New Owners:
Unit 36- Kathy and Paul Brager
from Baltimore
Unit 66 – Gary and Gwynda Hook
from Ballston Lake, NY
Units now listed on the Market for sale:
Unit 2
Unit 40
Problems and Concerns of Owners:
Remember to contact Fred at Paradise regarding any major concerns that you may have or items to be reported. Either call the office at 410-250-1111 or email Fred at:
Fenwick Island History:
The closest item to WW that has a unique history is the Fenwick Lighthouse. Fenwick Island is a barrier island that lies south of DE and into Md. In the mid-19th century, many shipwrecks were occurring along the Fenwick Shoals. This prompted the building of the lighthouse which was placed on the highest point of land just feet from the Transpeninsular Marker which defines the state line .The land and lighthouse and keeper’s cottage cost $23,749 in 1859!! IN 1856, Congress authorized $25,000 for this establishment. On Jan 11, 1858 the US paid $50 for the 10 acres of land .The station was completed and the 3rd order L burned whale oil. The 87 foot tower has an unusual design in that the outer brick tower is conical, while a second inner brick tower is an 8 foot diameter cylinder.
Lighthouse and Keeper’s cottage
Wonder how many owners have actually seen all of these signs????
Thanks go to Rob Lewis for almost all of our photography! Rob, your help is greatly appreciated.
Emails:
If your email address has changed or you have added an email, please send it ASAP to both (Jan) and .
News Items, newsletters, and other non- critical items are sent to most by email. This insures saving of postage, etc from our expenditures.