January 2014 - Hethwood Foundation

January 2014
Hethwood Hoorah
News from the Director
THE FOUNDATION
Board of Directors
Jim King, Janet Riddlebarger
Melinda Dunford, Donna Gresh,
Bruce Harper, David Hubble,
Richard Hirsh, William Sanders,
John Burke
Architectural Control
Committees
Stroubles Mill
Bob Bowden, Glen Earthman,
Mike Hyer. Rick DiSalvo
Pilgrims Point
Erik Stromberg & Damon Thompson
Mission Hills
Werner Kohler,
Patty & Scott Renneckar
Karin & Richard Dugan,
John & Chris Cusimano
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]
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Voice: (540) 552-5252
Fax: (540) 552-2830
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
Start this year off right by setting goals in increments you can achieve, be realistic, write down
your goals and talk about them out loud to enforce them, don’t be hard on yourself for small slips and
keep trying! Our Hethwood community has all that you will need to get back in shape after the holidays
and all the wonderful meals that go with it. Take advantage of our 5 miles of trail and get out and make
it part of your routine to take an evening stroll or jog. This time could not only help with your physical
health, but also with your mental health, by letting the day’s stress fade away with the pounds. We hope
that the amenities that Hethwood provides will benefit all of our residents in a positive way.
As always, we are focused on an excellent standard of maintenance for existing amenities
with improvements that enhance the community, and activities that enrich the lives of Hethwood residents. We will operate the Foundation in both a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. We
are part of the Go Green initiative and we made a commitment to be mindful of the ways we can impact
not only the bottom line, but also how we can set an example to be conscientious in our day to day
activities. And as always, we will provide tremendous customer service as we work to maintain the integrity of Hethwood by administering protective covenants, architectural standards, and handling general issues within the community.
While completing necessary inspections in the neighborhood, it is not our intention to offend
any of our residents. These inspections are to benefit the collective homeowners by providing a fresh
perspective. Our homes are often our biggest investment, so let’s all work to keep our properties looking great in 2014. We will strive to continue working together to make Hethwood the most desired
neighborhood in Blacksburg. We can start by looking at projects around our properties that could benefit from a little TLC and making a plan. Consider a fresh coat of paint or roofing on storage buildings,
tree & bush pruning, pressure wash moldy siding and decks. Plan for landscape improvements for the
spring after we escape the winters chill. Some things we will be keeping a watchful eye on while performing inspections is the proper storage of your recreation equipment, such as bicycles, boats, kayaks,
etc.These should be neatly stored in your garage or storage building and not left cluttering your yard or
driveway.
One of our projects that we will be working to complete this month is to update our photo
archive for all of the homes in Hethwood. You may notice us walking through the neighborhood and
taking photo of your home, do not be alarmed, this will simply be used as a reference tool for our office
and will not be shared with anyone outside of the Hethwood office. We appreciate your understanding
and cooperation while we complete this project.
As many of you have established a New Years resolution, the Hethwood staff has many New
Year’s resolutions as well-we want 2014 to be one of the best years on the books! 2013 was a great
year for us and presented a few new faces on our Hethwood Board. We are also working hard to plan
some new and exciting activities.
Winter usually brings the opportunity to enjoy a little fun time in the snow. We love to see the
various snow creations all around the neighborhoods. Keep an eye on the website to see if we snapped
a photo of your snowy concept to be featured online. As a very important winter reminder (see additional information inside), please remember NO ONE is allowed in or on the pond for any reason. Even
when the pond may appear to be frozen over, there is no way to check the thickness and consistency of
the ice. Please do not risk your safety. Along the same lines, we ask that no one throw rocks into the
pond. Not only does this create a weaker ―shoreline‖ by removing the border, but it also costs Hethwood, and ultimately each resident. It becomes a budget expense when we have to dredge the rocks
out of the center and reinforce the bank. Thanks for your help in this matter!
The next meeting for the Hethwood Foundation Board of Directors will be Tuesday, January
21st at noon. We have some wonderful changes on the slate for this upcoming year. We are very excited about the proposed enhancements to the amenities and common areas; please stay tuned for more
details as each project approaches. Keep in mind that resident feedback is important and we need
YOUR input, please join us for any Hethwood Foundation Board meeting.
Josh Sharitz CMCA, CPO, AFO
Hethwood Board Meeting
The next Hethwood Foundation Board of Directors
quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st @
12:00 noon in the Huntsman clubhouse.
The Hethwood office and fitness center will be closed for the holidays
on the following dates:
December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 31st & January 1st.
Fun Activities
Hethwood Holiday Decorating!
Many thanks to all the folks that decorated for the holidays
and also those that participated in the luminaria lighting!
Tuesday & Thursday Hatha Yoga class 6PM-7PM Huntsman Clubhouse
Cost for classes-residents $40 (for 8 classes), NR $50 (for 8 classes)
Please register and pay Cardio Uncaged in advance or the date of the class.
The Hethwood Foundation is pleased to partner with Cardio Uncaged. Cardio Uncaged is a fitness studio offering
great group exercise classes such as Boot Camp, Yoga, Insanity, Zumba, and Turbo Kick. Since Cardio Uncaged
is right next door to our residents, we have been able to secure a great rate for Hethwood and Foxridge Residents. You can take any class at Cardio Uncaged for $5 per class. Just show your driver's license with your Hethwood or Foxridge address and you will get the special class rate. We are excited to have Cardio Uncaged in the
neighborhood! Class space may be limited. Call or check out their website to register or learn more:
www.cardiouncaged.com or 540-200-8272.
Senior Pizza and Movie
Thursday, January 23rd
from 12:00-3:00PM
Huntsman Clubhouse
Join your friends for some yummy pizza while enjoying The Great Gatsby!
Join us for some tasty food, great entertainment and good times.
Please RSVP @ 552-5252 by January 17th.
Kid’s Movie Night
Friday, January 17th from 7PM – ???PM @
Briarwood Clubhouse
Movie: TURBO Rated: PG
We will enjoy popcorn and Kool Aid. FREE
Parents please accompany your children.
Kiddie Craft Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, January 14th
from 4:30- 5:30PM
Briarwood Clubhouse
Have fun making winter crafts!
Please RSVP to 552-5252 by Thursday, January 9th
Parents please accompany your children.
Super Bowl XLVIII Party
Mark your calendar!
Plan to join in the fun on Super Bowl Sunday on February 2nd!
Join us at 6:00PM at the Briarwood clubhouse for a fun time.
Watch the game on our big TV and enjoy snacks, pizza
and sodas while you root for your favorite team.
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, request ID, and take photos for promotional use.
Please RSVP when requested so we are not wasteful or short on supplies. Thank you!
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Stroubles Mill Update
Thank you to everyone for making our Luminary Display on Sunday December 15th so beautiful.
Additional thanks to Margene Hirsh for organizing the event.
Have questions about the Stroubles Mill directory plans? Contact Jennie Hodge @ [email protected]
Please be a considerate neighbor.
At the request of several of our Stroubles Mill residents...please remember that if you or your children pass through
another homeowner’s property in an effort to go to school, that you must get permission from the homeowner.
Without permission and (at the homeowner’s discretion) they may call local authorities. It can be considered trespassing.
Many thanks to those of you that came out for Pictures with Santa
& Pet Pictures with Santa!
We had about 70 children that came to visit Santa. They also got to make ornaments, eat candy
canes and received a special reindeer antler button from Santa.
We had a smaller but fun group of pet owners that came out for Pet Pictures with Santa!
We will plan to do this again next year and try to make it even bigger and better!
Many thanks to those of you that brought 2 canned food items for the Montgomery County Food
Bank & many thanks to Santa for spending some wonderful time at Hethwood!
Brush Disposal Alternatives
Brush collection service occurs in Blacksburg twice a year during spring and fall cleanup. After that there are several alternatives
suggested by the T. O. B. and the Hethwood Foundation. Residents can call the Town (961-1851) to arrange a special pick up for
$65 a dump truck load. You may also haul your own brush to the Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority in Christiansburg for
a nominal fee. You may contract privately for brush removal services. Composting (a neat pile in your back yard) is possible for
small pieces. Another option for debris, is to utilize the Montgomery County Consolidated Waste Sites.
www.montgomerycountyva.gov, or call 382-5793.
Hethwood Annual Meeting News
Every year the Hethwood Board of Directors has three seats that come up for renewal. This was completed at the Annual Meeting
of the Members that was held on Monday, October 21st. Nominations for election to the Hethwood Board of Directors were made
by the Nominating Committee and or from the floor during the annual meeting. The following people were nominated & elected to
the Hethwood Foundation board: Melinda Dunford as a representative from Foxridge; John Burke as a representative from
Haymarket Square & Alice Allen, as a representative from HHHunt. We welcome them to the Hethwood Board!
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st at 12 noon in the Huntsman clubhouse.
We will be discussing and approving the 2014 budget and electing officers.
2014 Schedule of Hethwood Board Meetings
January 21st @ 12:00 noon in the Huntsman Clubhouse
April 21st @ 12:00noon in the Huntsman Clubhouse
July 21st @ 12:00 noon in the Huntsman Clubhouse
October 6th @ 12:00 noon in the Huntsman Clubhouse
Annual Meeting of the Members - October 20th @ 8:00PM in the Huntsman Clubhouse
Donate to Goodwill
Foxridge will continue to have EDGAR (Goodwill Donation Box) on-site for small item donations. It long term boxes are located
close to the 8400 building (Fitness Center area) between Hunters Mill Rd and Richmond Lane and in the back parking lot of
Briarwood pool. These donation Boxes are available for clothing, accessories, linens, house wares, toys, books and other small
non-breakable items. NO furniture or large items! Residents can contact Goodwill directly at 540-524-0079 to arrange for large
items to be picked up. Any item must be clean and gently used.
Items cannot have holes, tears or rips. Mattresses are not accepted.
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 click on the tab that says Newsletter and follow the easy format. The newsletter and notices will
then come to you at least monthly. If you would prefer to receive a written copy via mail please give us your name, home
address, mailing address and phone number, or email with the same information .
Important Information
Town of Blacksburg Christmas Tree Collection
Christmas tree collection is available to all Town of Blacksburg refuse and recycling customers.
Collection will occur during the first two weeks of January. Trees that are collected will be chipped and used as an
alternate fuel source.
Collection Guidelines:
 Place your cut tree at the curb no later than 7AM on Monday of the second week in January to ensure pickup.
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Trees & greenery must be free of all decorations and wire.
For more information please email [email protected] or call 540-961-1142
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 Structure
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. Haymarket Square has a form and owners should contact Raines Property Management 540-951-0000.
Chowning Place owners can contact Kathy York/Townside Property Management 540-809-3767 or email [email protected].
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, 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 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
One owner sale of house on
Lancaster Dr. 4 bedrooms, 2 full
baths, 1/2 bath on 1st floor. Multipurpose room over garage & full
walk out basement.
Call 552-5818 for further
information.
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Babysitter available evenings
& weekends. Working on
degree in Early Childhood and
currently teach preschool full
time. Call 240.585.3718
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20” Mongoose trick bike $75,
18” Schwinn blue bike with
training wheels $75,
Icon electric drum set
With head phones $75
Call 961-5001
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Pet-Sitting
Erika Gresh
951-0913
Lauren Jaeger
320-2781
Rachel Minnich 230-4959
Halle Keighton 540-558-8763
Dylan Minnich
230-4959
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Baby-Sitting
Emily Gresh
808-5572
Molly Stedfast 757-620-5924
Emily Mertes
553-5494
Lauren Jaeger
320-2781
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[email protected]
540-951-0990
820 Heather Drive, Blacksburg
Check out our weekly dinner menu!
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Learn Right Driving
Behind the wheel instruction
Call Leslie or Steve Roberson
[email protected]
961-1412 449-8684
WANTED– Students to do
miscellaneous yard work.
Call or email Hethwood so we
can start a contact list. We often
have people call our office
looking for someone to rake
leaves, shovel snow, and do
odd jobs. It’s a great way to make
a little money! Call 552-5252.
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Cardio Uncaged
is happy to be a part of the
Hethwood Community. Cardio
Uncaged is a fitness studio in the
Hethwood Shopping Plaza next to
Food Lion. We offer group fitness
classes including Zumba, Kickboxing, Yoga, Bootcamp and more, to
Hethwood residents at a low rate
of $5 per class. Drop by and visit
the newest members of your
community– first class is FREE!
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Dog Walker & Babysitter
Call 230-8500
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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.
Experienced teacher for
Italian lessons - all ages &
all levels. Call 540.505.0495
[email protected]
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Oak wood queen bed frame/
Mattress & box spring set.
Gently used & very good condition.
$150 for all.
Please call 320-7037
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4 Drawer dresser-light wood $25
Small red chest $15 OBO
Great for students.
Call 540.552.4934
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Ariston stackable washer &
dryer- like new-$850
Call 951-1190 or email
[email protected]
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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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Native & Experienced French
Instructor—M. Francoise
Mitzutani-Rousseau
All levels, All ages 540.552.6006
[email protected]
www.hi-d-ho-dogtraining.com
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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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Insurance rates going UP?
Need to review your coverages
for possible SAVINGS?
Call Mark Parcell,
Associate Agent
Shelton Insurance
and Financial, Inc.
- Nationwide Insurance Co
[email protected]
(540) 381-6358 or (540) 230-5504
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Arthur Cennamo
ABR GRI
Licensed Realtor
540-230-6065
www.arthurcennamo.com
Coldwell Banker
Townside Realtors
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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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Dog Walker & House
Sitter Call 250-1846
MUSIC LESSONS
Piano, keyboard, vocal coaching for
all ages by experienced teacher.
Specializing in piano for young
children. Guitar lessons also
can be arranged.
Contact Jeannette Tagg for more
information. 540.250.8333,
[email protected]
SECOND TIME
AROUND
Thrift Shop
107 Ellett Rd
CAROL EGGLESTON 540.552.8026
BETH WIDDOWSON 540.392.5051
Blacksburg W-Th-F-Sat
between 10am & 4pm
Phone 540-951-4327
Gently used items please!
Benefits
Montgomery County
Humane Society
[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 14th 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.
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