It's spruce-up time

Now that the grounds of the Terrace are in shape and the flowers are blooming, we have some periodic maintainance facing us.

Paint, for one thing. It was recommended during the construction phase of the community that cedar trim as well as front doors and window shutters be painted at least every five years. Most homes have followed that schedule, although there are several that have never freshened their paint.

Under our ownership agreement, the colors of doors and shutters may not be altered and, as noted at our May 8 membership meeting, even getting a color that "is close enough" isn't good enough. Secretary Pat Whitman will be mailing out copies of the board-approved paints and colors along with minutes of the May meeting.

Shortly, we'll have a sign-up sheet posted at the mailbox gazebo to see who is interested in co-operatively hiring a professional painter if a group discount can be obtained. Again, as noted at the membership meeting, this is a neighborhood venture, not a Homeowners Association responsibility.