August 2015 - Hethwood Foundation

August 2015
Hethwood Hoorah
THE FOUNDATION
Board of Directors
Janet Riddlebarger Donna Gresh,
Melinda Dunford, Bruce Harper, David
Hubble, Richard Hirsh, Alice Allen
William Sanders, John Burke,
Architectural Control
Committees
Stroubles Mill
Bob Bowden, Mike Hyer, Rick DiSalvo
Pilgrims Point
Erik Stromberg & Damon Thompson
Mission Hills
Werner Kohler, Karin & Richard Dugan,
John & Chris Cusimano
Leslye Bloom, Chris Vogt
Haymarket Square
Raines Property Management, Inc.
Chowning Place
Townside Property Management, Inc.
Kathy York-Property Manager
Hethwood Foundation Staff
Josh Sharitz-Hethwood Director
[email protected]
Carol Schafer-Powers-Office Manager
[email protected]
Emily Horn-P/T Assistant
[email protected]
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm- 5:30pm
Voice: (540) 552-5252
Fax: (540) 552-2830
www.hethwoodfoundation.com
750 Hethwood Blvd., NW #100 H
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hethwood Fitness Center
Located @ 8400 B
Hours: M - F 8am - 9pm
Sat. 10am - 9pm
Sun. 1pm - 9pm
The Hethwood office will be
closed on September 7th in
observance of Labor Day.
News from the Director
August is upon us and it is simply amazing how quickly the time can go by. Hopefully you are taking the chance to
enjoy the great facilities here at Hethwood in this gorgeous weather. You choose the pace that suits you from a relaxing stroll on
the over five miles of trail around the community, a pick up game at any of our sports courts, a dip in one of our two sparkling
pools, or a picnic to appreciate the beautiful views from various areas of the community. Enjoy Hethwood living at its best!
This summer has already been full of wonderful activities including late night swims, popsicles by the pool, 3 fantastic rounds of swimming lessons, entertaining kids movie nights, corn hole tournaments and our 4th of July Splash and Bash.
Thank you to the wonderful aquatics team that helped put these events together this year. Also please help me in saying thanks
to Hethwood Market for the great food and treats that they shared with us again this summer at our 4 th of July event. I would also
like to give a special shout out to my aquatics team members who have been recognized as one of our Guards of the Week.
Congratulations to Ethan Apisa, Erika Gresh, Jane Chadwick, Zach Treser and Maura McMahon on being named Guard of the
Week this summer. I would also like to congratulate Jack Saban and Hannah Mertes on being named Guard of the Month this
summer as well. The entire aquatics team does a fantastic job, but these have gone above and beyond so please give them a
high five or fist bump the next time you see them and tell them to keep up the good work. Keep an eye out; you may also see
Jack and Hannah sporting their very snazzy Guard of the Month t-shirts.
As the weather this season has been very unpredictable, please bare with us as we attempt to run our pools in the
most professional and fiscally responsible manner possible. If the mornings are gloomy and grey we may delay opening at one
or both pools, this does not mean that we will be closed for the day just that we will open later when the weather may be more
appealing to our residents. Afternoon thunder storms are always an issue as we are not sure how this will affect our pool operations. Again we will strive to remain open if the forecast projects that the storm will pass; however, if it is projected that the evening will consist of primarily thunder storms the pools may close. As our responsibility is to the entire community and our duty is to
operate the facilities within the community in a fiscally responsible manner. We will do our best to keep operations costs down
and keep unnecessary expenditures to a minimum. On an afternoon that the weather is less than desirable please feel free to
contact the Hethwood office at 552-5252, the Huntsman Pool at 552-2558 or the Briarwood Pool at 951-0237 for pool opening/
closing information.
Every year when our school age students return to school and our college students begin working back into their
class schedules we also begin preparing for the pool operation hours to change due to our staffs availability. This year we anticipate both the Briarwood and Huntsman pool operating under our current schedule through August 16th. Beginning on August
17th both pools will begin operating from 4-8pm during the weekdays and the Huntsman pool will operate from 11am-6pm on
weekends and the Briarwood pool will operate from 12-8pm on weekends. We are always looking for some additional staff
members that could help us extend those anticipated operation hours. If you know of someone coming back to the area that has
or is looking to obtain a Lifeguard certification please send them my way because I would love to work with them.
As the summer is gearing down I also ask that you take a few minutes to visit the Hethwood Foundation website at
www.hethwoodfoundation.com and complete our Summer/Aquatics survey. When reviewing these surveys we are looking for
ways that we could improve or change our summer operations for the better. Each homeowner within Hethwood has a voice;
please take the time to share your thoughts with us. Let us know, we want to grow!!
Thank you to those of you that have already paid your Hethwood Homeowner Assessments. As a resident of Hethwood your contribution goes toward the upkeep of the entire community. If you are among the few residents yet to pay those
assessments please bring those by the office as soon as possible. You will not have access to the wonderful amenities that
Hethwood has to offer until those assessments are paid. As late notices have been sent to those of you who have not paid
assessment our next step in the collection process is to obtain a warrant in debt or lien against you and your property. There is
still time to enjoy the pools so get those assessments in soon so you can enjoy those amenities and avoid any further late and
administration fees.
Finally, we will continue to perform our routine community inspections. We will be paying close attention to yard care
and will document the need for mowing or necessary trimming needed at any particular property. Please continue to take proper
care of your yard because if not tended to on a regular basis it can get out of hand very fast. Thanks for all you do to keep the
community looking great.
At the request of many of our Stroubles Mill residents and because the beginning of the public school year is approaching, please remember that if you or your children pass through anyone’s property on the way to school that the owner of
the property can report them for trespassing to the local authorities. I realize that this may result in a shorter trip to school for
many of our residents, but you must respect your neighbor’s property and their wishes not to have residents passing through.
To all the students in the neighborhood, we wish you the best of luck this year as you start the school year and
thank you to all the residents of the Hethwood Communities for a safe and successful summer.
Best Wishes,
Josh Sharitz, CMCA, AFO
Hethwood Foundation Director
Hethwood Board Meeting
The next Hethwood Foundation Board of Directors
quarterly meeting will be held on October 12th at noon in
the Huntsman Clubhouse.
The Annual Meeting of the Members will be held @ 8PM
on October 19th in the Huntsman Clubhouse.
Fun Activities
Late Night Swim @ Huntsman Pool
Friday, August 7th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Join us for an extended evening of swimming. We’ll even have some
fun with water polo for those that are interested!
Enjoy a refreshing popsicle…. while supplies last.!!!
We will have another late night Swim @ Huntsman Pool
Friday, August 14th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Hethwood August Yard Sales
Saturday, August 8th & 15th 7:00AM – 12 Noon
The August yard sale will be held on the lawn area in front of Food Lion (close to Hethwood Blvd.)
and will begin at 7:00AM and end at 12 noon. Please call and register (552-5252) as space is limited.
We appreciate Lester Development allowing us to use the lawn area, so we are careful to follow their policy of no
cars on the grass. Come on out and get some great stuff at great prices!!!
Please register by the 6th for the first one, and by the 13th for the second one-call 552-5252. Rain cancels.
Kid’s Movie Night
Movie: Big Hero 6
Friday, August 21st 7PM – ???PM @ Briarwood Clubhouse Rated: PG
We will enjoy popcorn and Kool Aid. FREE Parents please accompany your children.
Popsicles by the Pools
Join us at either pool for a cool treat!
Saturday, August 22nd @2PM
First come first served...while they last! Rain cancels.
Senior Citizen Hearty Breakfast
Thursday, August 27th @ 10-11AM @ Huntsman Clubhouse
Join us for a hearty breakfast sure to start your day off right!
Please register by calling 552-5252 by Monday, August 24th.
Get Dominos Pizza for $5
Wednesdays come out to the Briarwood Clubhouse from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and enjoy fresh,
hot pizza from Dominos! Summer schedule – Dominos is at Briarwood when Va Tech is in session.
Call 552-5252 if you have any questions.
Tuesday & Thursday Hatha Yoga class
6PM to 7PM in Huntsman Clubhouse
Hethwood/Foxridge residents pay $5 per class. The class is appropriate for a variety of ages and levels.
Join instructor Nicole Paglialonga in our relaxing Hatha Yoga classes here Hethwood . Kindly show your driver’s license
or other picture ID with your Hethwood or Foxridge address and you will receive the special class rate-$5. Please
remember to bring your own mat and feel free to email Nicole if you are new, or have questions at:
[email protected] or call the Hethwood office at 540.552.5252.
Important Activities Notice
All Hethwood activities are first come first served while supplies last and are for Hethwood residents only. If you would like to
bring a guest at a minimal charge, please call the Hethwood office @ 552-5252.We reserve the right to set minimum and maximum
participant registration and request ID. We also reserve the right to take pictures at our events to be used in our publications and
marketing. Please RSVP when requested so we are not wasteful or short on supplies. Thank you!
Seasonal Pool Information and Changing Hours
Hethwood has two great swimming pools for your enjoyment!
Hethwood Foundation, Inc.
750 Hethwood Blvd., Apt 100 H
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-552-5252
Huntsman Pool & Clubhouse
2631 Sheffield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-552-2558
POOL HOURS: Huntsman 11am - 6:00pm
Briarwood Pool & Clubhouse
2210 Tall Oaks Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-951-0237
Briarwood 12:00noon - 8:00pm
Lap swim M-F 11am-12pm & 6pm-7pm
Please be aware that pool hours will be changing as our lifeguards return to school (see below). We will make every effort to
open as much as possible. As hours change they will be posted at the pools. Feel free to call the pools or Hethwood office.
HETHWOOD OFFICE HOURS: The office is located on the 2nd floor of the 100 building in Apt. H- above the Foxridge Welcome Center.
The office is open weekdays M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm and typically closed for lunch 1-2pm. We do not want to miss you.
Sometimes our job requires us to be out and about, so a phone call ahead may be prudent.
Photo ID’s are required for pool patrons 16 years and over when entering the pool. Exception: Any adult with no photo ID at all may get a pool
pin. Individuals are usually able to get a photo ID from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a fee. Children (or adults in certain circumstances) not having a picture ID, will be issued a pool pin by Hethwood lifeguards (at either pool) when pools are open. Pins are to be worn
at all times upon entering the pool area. Initial pins are free; however, replacement pins (nonrefundable) may be purchased for $2.00.
Hethwood Homeowners Assessments must be up- to -date in order to access amenities.
Renters from Haymarket Square, Chowning Place, and any of the Hethwood detached homes need to have a current Transfer of Privileges
form on file with the Hethwood office. Please check with the owner or management company to be sure they have sent one on your behalf.
GUESTS & PASSES
All guests must be accompanied and registered by a resident. Residents will be allowed to entertain up to three guests on any one
day. Conduct of the guest is the direct responsibility of the resident. Guests are subject to the rules that apply to residents.
Guest fees are $4.00 at the pool gate. See $3 discount pass info below. Children under 2 years are free.
Yellow Pass
Yellow discounted guest passes are $3.00 ea. and must be pre-purchased @ the Hethwood Foundation office
(see office hours above).
Residents may purchase as many yellow passes as wanted throughout the current season.
The yellow pass is valid for one visit per one guest during the current season.
Orange Pass
Orange discounted guest passes are $3.00 ea. and must be pre-purchased @ the Hethwood Foundation office.
Allows for one resident to entertain up to 6 guests pending availability of lifeguards
This pre-purchased pass requires a designated day and pool that the resident and their guests will be attending.
This allows us to evaluate staffing for a larger than average bather load at a particular pool.
If pools close early (for weather or other) then two hours of pool use is considered a completed pass-see lifeguards. If the pool is closed on the
designated day (for orange pass) then the resident will be required to return to the Hethwood office for selection of another date. Passes
will only be valid for the current season. No refunds will be given if passes are not used during the current season. We can not be responsible for the weather or seasonal lifeguard availability. Passes will not be accepted on July 4 th & certain special events.
End of Season Pool Hours
The pools will be operating on their regular schedule until August 16th.
Beginning August 17th -both pools will be open from 4pm – 8:00pm during the week.
The Huntsman pool will be open 11 am – 6 pm on the weekends
The Briarwood pool will be open from Noon – 8 pm on the weekends.
Extra staff for orange passes and pool party room rentals will not be available after August 9th.
The last day the pools will be open for the 2015 season is Friday, September 11th.
Important Information
Stroubles Mill Neighborhood Association News
Lots of neighbors turned out for the annual Stroubles Mill
Patriotic Parade on the Fourth of July. Kids and adults shared
in the fun by dressing up or decorating their bike in red, white,
and blue. Many thanks to Susan Powers and Dawn Viers for
organizing the festive parade.
Stroubles Mill Garden of the Month
The Stroubles Mill Garden Committee chose the Yaun’s of Stradford
Lane as Garden of the Month. They have a wide variety of well kept
shrubs and trees together with islands of perennials and annuals.
Garden flags, bird feeders, and a Sun-dial invite the viewer to enjoy
their landscape. Feel free to enjoy their yard and all the beautiful
gardens in our neighborhood.
Special Pick Ups of Debris
Citizens who need collection of debris outside of Spring/Fall Clean Up should call the Town of Blacksburg Finance Dept. @ 961-1851 to request a
special pickup. There is a prepaid fee of $65 per load. If you have only a small amount maybe you can split the cost (and pile to be picked up) with
your neighbor. Another option for debris, is to utilize the Montgomery County Consolidated Waste Sites. For more info see
www.montgomerycountyva.gov, or call 382-5793.
Do you have a house for sale?
There may be another Hethwood resident interested in your home!
Please contact our office as we will be adding a tab on our website titled ―Homes for Sale‖. Send us a photo of your home, the
address, (a total of 3 sentences) and a link to your realtor. All submissions must be electronic. Please include your name and
phone number for our records. We will not give it out unless you direct us to do that,
or if your home is for sale by owner. We’ll help you get the word out!
Before You Make Changes To Your Home or Add Structures….
If you are planning to make any changes please note that according to the bylaws; an Architectural Control Committee shall
approve or disapprove any additions or alterations to the building exteriors, including fences, painting-color changes, walls, walks and any
type of outbuilding/structure. An Application for Architectural Change/Addition must be submitted along with detailed information, samples and
measurements as requested on the form, to the Architectural Control Committee, as well as to the Hethwood Foundation for approval. Generally the
process moves quickly, but one should allow for a 30-day approval process. Please contact the Hethwood office for this form or print one from the
Hethwood web site www.hethwoodfoundation.com.
Satellite Dishes
The FCC allows for the residents of planned communities to install direct broadcast satellite dishes. Before installing any satellite dish,
we request that you complete a Notice of Intent to Install an Antenna. The form as well as information regarding installation size
and location can be printed from the Hethwood web site or picked up at the Hethwood office. Once this is filed with the
Hethwood Foundation you are free to carry out installation, unless for some reason the size or location does not conform to applicable standards.
Important Disclosure Package Information
Please note, if you are selling your house/condo/townhouse you (the seller) are required to furnish the buyer with a
disclosure package. The disclosure package includes important information regarding the Hethwood by-laws, exterior home and yard inspection,
architectural standards, dues requirements, and other important information. Realtors know this and often request one on your behalf.
Some realtors may not. It is the seller’s responsibility. If you are selling your home, please remember to request a disclosure package
in writing from the Hethwood Foundation. You may go to www.hethwoodfoundation.com and use the interactive form or print off a form.
Please note that an exterior home and yard inspection will be completed as required. Any violations noted must be reported in the disclosure
information, and a letter will be sent to you as well. Any violations will need to be remedied in an appropriate time frame.
Haymarket Square owners must obtain a disclosure package from both the Hethwood Foundation (552-5252) $50 and
Raines Property Management 951-0000 (cost $50). Likewise, Chowning Place owners must obtain a disclosure package from both the
Hethwood Foundation (552-5252) $50 and Townside Inc. (552-4000) electronic $225 and paper $250. A purchaser may cancel the contract if
timely delivery of the association disclosure package is not completed.
Clubhouse Rentals
We have two great clubhouses available for Hethwood homeowners and residents of Foxridge to rent. The cost for rental is $50 and the deposit is
$300. Consider the Briarwood Clubhouse for your special event. It is easy to clean, the furniture can be moved around for dancing, and it is equipped
with a range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave for your convenience. The Huntsman Clubhouse is reserved for non-alcoholic events such as
meetings, classes, showers etc. It has a full kitchen and is available for daytime use during office hours. The clubhouses are great for hosting larger
groups that may not fit in your home comfortably. This is a privilege for our residents and it is hoped that any rentals will be treated that way.
Residents are responsible for returning the clubhouses to their original condition with furniture in place, cleaned completed (residents are to provide
own cleaning supplies) and trash removed to a dumpster. The clubhouse(s) should be left properly secured, with key turned in immediately after the
contracted time and clubhouse ready for the next inspection and rental.
Classified Advertising
Stay in Touch with the Hethwood Hoorah Monthly Newsletter!
The current monthly newsletter is usually available the 1st week of any given month
and is available via our website, mail or email. Support our ongoing green initiative
by signing up to receive the Hethwood Hoorah and other notices by email. Please go
to www.hethwoodfoundation.com and click on the tab that says Newsletter and
follow the easy format. The newsletter will then come to you monthly and notices...
as sent out. If you would prefer to receive a written copy via mail, please give us
your name, property address, mailing address and phone number, or email us with
the same information.
Computer Help
15 year old computer literate
teenage boy available to help people inexperienced with computers
with technology issues. Please
leave a message at 540.320.0373
leaving your name
& the problem requiring help.
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Pet-Sitting/Walking
Thinna Svetanant 540.552.2475
Erika Gresh
540.230.8500
Lauren Jaeger
540.320.2781
Rachel Minnich 540.230.4959
Halle Keighton
540-558.8763
Dylan Minnich
540.230.4959
Dakota Dudley
540.613.2855
Ethan Dehoff
540.961.1728
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Baby-Sitting
Lauren Jaeger
320-2781
Emily Gresh
808-5572
Erika Gresh
230-8500
Molly Stedfast 757-620-5924
Emily Mertes
553-5494
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[email protected]
540-951-0990
820 Heather Drive, Blacksburg
Come out to the Hethwood Market on Monday
nights for BBQ. Tuesdays & Wednesdays for a
take out dinner, and Thursdays for pork ribs.
Check out their Facebook Page for menus, live
local artists, and their planned wine/beer tastings
from local vineyards and breweries.
cash & credit cards.
Check out our weekly dinner menu!
PUPPY OBEDIENCE
& KINDERGARTEN
CLASSES
For puppies 10-16 weeks old.
Classes are for 6 weeks.
Call for class information.
Call Rosie Higdon
(540) 552-9112
of Hi-D-Ho Dog Training
Classes are available
for older dogs as well.
www.hi-d-ho-dogtraining.com
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Experienced teacher for
Italian lessons All ages & all levels.
Call 540.505.0495
[email protected]
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Available for French or
English as a Second
Language tutoring.
Individual or small group
help can be arranged.
Call Susan @ 540-449-3596
Credentials available
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Native & Experienced French
Instructor—M. Francoise
Mitzutani-Rousseau
All levels, All ages
540.552.6006
[email protected]
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Tues-Sat 10am-6PM
The ReStore appreciates
receiving gently used furniture,
appliances, flooring, cabinets,
doors, windows& construction
materials. Profits go directly
toward the mission of providing
safe & affordable housing in the
NRV. Call 381-1155
for more information on pickup.
1675 N. Franklin St
Christiansburg, VA
Blender: Osterizer 10 speed
black designer blender, glass
Jar. Almost NEW $25 OBO
Call Nancy 540.552-4934
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Ariston stackable, front-loading
washer & dryer with stainless
steel drums-like new!
Ideal for condo, apt., even an RV.
Cost $1200 newAsking $750. Call Wayne at
951-1190 or email
[email protected]
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STRONG STRAIGHT—A
STUDENT AVAILABLE FOR:
Lawn Mowing,
Leaf Raking, Pet Sitting
Snow Shoveling,
And any other yard work!!!
Contact Dakota Dudley at:
http://dforce113.wix.com.services
540-613-2855
[email protected]
Studio 700 Salon
700 N. Main St. Suite F
Blacksburg
www.studio-700.com
540.953-3912
[email protected]
Hethwood residents present
or mention this ad for
$5 off your service!
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Teenager Available for
Yard Work
Weeding, mowing, etc. Price is
negotiable. Please call
540.961.1728
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Lawn Mowing & Leaf
Raking in Mission Hills
Call Ryan Vogt
540.808.6809
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Want a unique gift?
Portraits drawn from you
favorite photo of your
family, kids, pets, home, etc.
Call 961-0829 or email
[email protected]
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Arthur Cennamo
ABR GRI Licensed Realtor
540-230-6065
www.arthurcennamo.com
Coldwell Banker
Townside Realtors
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Learn Right Driving
Behind the wheel instruction
Call Leslie or Steve Roberson
[email protected]
F/T & P/T positions available
at Foxridge & Hethwood
Apartmenthomes.
Call 540-951-1221 or stop
by The Welcome Center
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Insurance rates going UP?
Need to review your coverages
for possible SAVINGS?
Call Mark Parcell,
Associate Agent
Shelton Insurance &
Financial, Inc.
- Nationwide Insurance Co
[email protected]
(540) 381-6358 or (540) 230-5504
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Wanna’ make a
little extra cash???
People needed to rake leaves,
mow lawns, weed gardens,
mulch and assist with yard work.
The Hethwood office team tries
to maintain a list of people in
the neighborhood that neighbors
can call when they need some
assistance with typical yard care.
This is a great way to make a few
extra $$. Our lists need to be
replenished! Please email the
Hethwood office or call if you’d
like to be on the list. Call
540.552.5252 or email at
[email protected].
Hethwood Residents - As a service to you, Hethwood offers you a space in each monthly newsletter (as space permits) to place your
classified ads, FREE OF CHARGE! Please try to limit your ad to 10 lines. Just turn your ad in at the Hethwood office prior to the
13th of the month, to be placed in the following month’s newsletter. For more information, call the Hethwood office at 552-5252.
You can also email your ad to [email protected]. Due to space limitations, we reserve the right to remove
repeat ads as needed, to make space for new advertisements. Please be reminded to always check references for quality of work etc.
as the Hethwood Foundation, Inc. can not assume these responsibilities.
HETHWOOD FOUNDATION, INC.
750 Hethwood Blvd., 100 H
Blacksburg, Va. 24060
HETHWOOD RESIDENTS