26Dec 2023 by Tracy Lowe
And the results of the 3rd Annual Winston Ridge Holiday Decorating Contest are in….

And the results of the 3rd Annual Winston Ridge Holiday Decorating Contest are in….

community, events, news
Group 1: 161 Meadowrue Lane - Winner - Group 1 160 Meadowrue Lane - Honorable Mention - Group 1 Group 2: 125 Plantation Drive - Winner - Group 2 28 Hawthorne Lane - Honorable Mention - Group 2 Group 3: 17 Sweetbay Park - Winner - Group 3 36 Waterclover Path - Honorable Mention - Group 3 Congratulations to the winners! Your prizes will be distributed later this week. Happy Holidays to All!
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23Dec 2023 by Stephen

Franklin County: Board of Education Election Law Change!

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Nextdoor Source: https://nextdoor.com/p/-PsyGY3X_CNs?utm_source=share&extras=MjExNjg4Nzk%3D&utm_campaign=1703360014279 Written By Frank Winstead The Franklin Times [12-21-2023] buried some important Board of Education election info on page 3A. Due to a change in state law (May 2023), voters will decide the Nonpartisan Board of Education winners in the November General Election instead in the March [Partisan] Primary Election. Underappreciated Franklin Times reporter Carey Johnson seems to have a scoop on this. I see the following effects of this change: More voters will actually have a say in picking the winner because more people vote in the General Election than in the Primary Election. Most voters in Franklin County are registered Unaffiliated. They don't have much motivation to vote in nonpartisan races held during a partisan primary. So, now the bulk of the County's voters will actually be…
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19Dec 2023 by Stephen

Winston Ridge Volunteers Still Needed

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Dear Winston Ridge Neighbors!  Thank you to those of you that have submitted your information to be considered for one of the Committees. The Board is still reviewing your submissions and everyone will be notified directly after they make a decision. We are still in need of more volunteers. It takes a lot of team effort to make and keep Winston Ridge an amazing community.  The committees in need of dedicated volunteers are as follows: Pool Committee Landscaping Committee Communications Committee If you are passionate about contributing to the betterment of our community and have skills or interests aligning with any of the committees listed above, we invite you to complete a short application survey. The application form can be accessed through the following link: https://forms.gle/cR5ptF3pRXugScTB8.  If you have any questions…
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14Dec 2023 by Admin
2023 WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!! – Update

2023 WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!! – Update

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Attention all residents -  Due to the harsh weather forecast the Holiday Parade scheduled for this Sunday, December 17th has been cancelled! HOWEVER, the planned indoor event at the Plantation pool house - Meet Santa and Have a Cookie is still on and scheduled for 3:30 - 5 PM.  Please come meet Santa have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate fill up on cookies and listen to a great Christmas story. We look forward to wishing everyone a Happy Holiday. See you Sunday!  The HOA of Winston Ridge
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11Dec 2023 by Stephen
Meet John and Karen Zimmerman

Meet John and Karen Zimmerman

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John Zimmerman is an retired Air Force service member stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, where he had a wealth of adventures which he documented in his recently published book "Vietnam Adventures and Retirement Travels."  John and his wife Karen, his partner for decades, share their stories and experiences of their time together for your enjoyment.  The book can be purchased through www.lulu.com or through Amazon.com in the near future.   John and Karen moved into Winston Ridge in the summer of 2022.  He is (as far as we are aware) one of the first published authors in the neighborhood!
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06Dec 2023 by Zac Wilson
Holiday Decorations Update

Holiday Decorations Update

landscaping, news
Winston Ridge neighbors we just wanted to provide an update on progress decorating the Morning Glory entrance. There was an issue with the lights and new lights were procured. We expect to have everything installed by this weekend.
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24Nov 2023 by Admin
2023 Holiday Fun Update

2023 Holiday Fun Update

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To our Winston Ridge Friends and Neighbors: We are thankful for each of you and the great neighborhood in which we live. We hope everyone has a wonderful time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday. We also wanted to let everyone know as quickly as possible so that you have time to adjust schedules, if necessary, that we have made a slight change to the Christmas Parade, Cookie Exchange, and Santa Visit schedule. Rather than starting with the cookie exchange, the parade will be held first.  It will start at 3:30 pm at the Plantation Pool.  Lineup for the parade will begin at 3:00 pm.  Remember that no cars will be allowed in the parade but you can have a golf cart that is street legal and properly…
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15Nov 2023 by Stephen

Winston Ridge: Assistant Change

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This email is to inform you that my esteemed assistant, Javan York, will be embarking on new adventures starting Friday, 11/17. We're sincerely grateful for his contributions and wish him every success in the future. I'm delighted to introduce you to our newest team member, Brandi Allred, who will be taking Javan’s position. She brings fresh energy and skills to enhance our services. During this transition, you might notice Brandi gradually taking over some of the responsibilities previously handled by Javan. While we fine-tune our processes, your understanding of any temporary adjustments in response times is greatly appreciated. Rest assured, I am committed to ensuring a seamless transition and will personally oversee Brandi's training to maintain the high standards you expect from us. Andrea ‘Drea’ Paulk, CMCAWinston Ridge Community ManagerElite…
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