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The Glade Springs
Villager
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Message from our General Manager |
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Dear Community Members:
Day Light Saving time starts March 12, 2023, don't forget to adjust your clocks.
On a recent trip to the Woodhaven Maintenance Shop, I was excited to see one of our winter staff members working on new tee markers for the Woodhaven course. They are going to look great on the course this summer.
On Stonehaven, you will note that drainage work is being addressed. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this will help address the pooling water and improve your overall golf experience. I have included a photo below of the drainage work on Stonehaven.
Rules and Regulations Reminders: it’s all about the can, the trash can that is, the current Rules and Regulations require that your household trash be inside of the trash can, even when placed at the curb on your trash pickup day. If you have a bulk pickup scheduled or your vendor misses a pickup at your home creating additional trash, please let the POA office know about your situation.
TRASH CONTAINERS
- Trash containers are mandatory and must be stored inside garages, basements, or fenced areas. No trash containers may be visible from the common areas, including the streets and sidewalks. Trash containers must be screened from public view.
- Individual bags containing household trash at the curb are not acceptable. Bags may only be used for lawn debris. This is to prevent birds and other animals from ripping the trash open and the trash littering the neighborhood and attracting wildlife to the area.
- Trash containers shall be removed from the street on the day the garbage service runs. If an owner’s trash service company misses an owner's trash service pick-up, then the owner shall contact the POA office and inform the management staff if they will need to leave the trash containers out for a separate pick-up.
- If an owner has a bulk trash pickup scheduled, owners shall contact the POA management office to make them aware of the bulk pick-up so that staff can address any complaints at the office.
- Fines will be issued in accordance with the Board’s approved Fine Policy. The Fine Policy can be obtained on the POA’s website or by requesting a copy from the POA management staff. A copy of the current policy has also been attached to this document.
Respectfully yours,
Linda Horensavitz, PCAM
General Manager
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2023 Boat Registration
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Boat Stickers are now available from the POA office or through the online store. All motorized boats on Chatham Lake must be registered using the form below and display a GSVPOA sticker on both sides of the boat. A third sticker is provided for display on the trailer. The cost is $15.00 plus tax for each boat registered. The boat owner must provide proof of insurance with the additional insured "Glade Springs Village POA Inc." on the policy.
Please remember that Chatham Lake is for the exclusive use of Glade Springs residents, property owners, and their guests who must be accompanied by a POA member. Only boats registered to a POA member are permitted. The Chatham Lake rules are included on the registration form.
If you have any questions on the Boat registration process, please contact the POA office at 304-763-5382 or at info@gladespringspoa.com
Chatham Lake – Usage and Safety Regulations
Lake Use
- Chatham Lake is for the exclusive use of Glade Springs residents, property owners, and their guests. (Guests must be accompanied by resident or property owner.)
- Residents and property owners are responsible for their guests’ action
- Use lake at your own risk.
Boating
- All state and federal boating regulations apply to Chatham Lake in addition to the VPOA regulations.
- All residents, property owners, or guests must have a lake use permit for their motorized boats and trailers. These permits may be obtained at the VPOA office by filling out a registration form and paying a fee. Two permit stickers must be displayed on the boat (both sides on the front of boat). Trailers must also display a permit sticker, in a location which is easily visible to guard at the front gate (driver’s side on the front of trailer).
- Non-motorized watercraft do not need a lake use permit.
- No boat exceeding 28 ft. in length shall be permitted on the lake unless approved by the VPOA.
- The following watercraft will not be permitted on the lake: houseboats (having living quarters), boats with toilet facilities, and “unconventional craft” such as jet skis, water bikes, wave runners, drag boats, hydro planes, power racing boats, or jet propelled water craft.
- Persons under age 12 may not operate a motor boat unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.
- The entire lake is a “no wake zone;” speeds shall not exceed 5 miles per hour.
- No excessive noise, regardless of source, is permitted; no disruptive behavior is allowed on the lake or dock area.
Swimming
- No lifeguards present; swim at your own risk.
- Swimmers and persons on the boat dock need to be aware of the hazards to them of oncoming boats and stay clear of boats approaching them.
- It is recommended that “long distance” swimmers wear a life jacket or tether some type of floatation device to themselves when swimming.
Fishing
- Fishing at Chatham Lake is catch and release.
- Stocking of fish in the lake, without VPOA permission, is prohibited. Dumping of live bait fish into the lake is also prohibited.
- No trotline, limb line, yo-yo, jug fishing, spear fishing or use of commercial nets is permitted.
- No fishing on Stonehaven and Woodhaven Golf Course ponds.
After Dark at Chatham Lake Boat Dock and Parking Area
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Matt Felber, Director of Golf |
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Glade Springs Village Property Owners,
I am sure everyone is looking forward to the official start of the 2023 golf season at Stonehaven and Woodhaven. As we get into our spring weather (more available days for golf!), we have a few items we would like to remind everyone about as we start the new season. For those players who would like the opportunity to tee off on holes near their homes (instead of the #1 tee), please be sure to call the golf shop for availability and to let us know you will be on the golf course. We need this information for various reasons, including scheduled golf maintenance, safety, and the collection of rounds data to name just a few. It is important to not jump in front of other POA members or guests when not checking in and starting at #1.
The morning text database has been well received, and we continue to add highlights to cart rules, hours of operation, and other important information in a quick morning text. If anyone is not receiving those messages, please stop by the Stonehaven Starter House and scan the QR code to add your number to the list. Anyone who has "opted out" will have to scan the barcode again to begin receiving the morning messages because we as staff are unable to add you back into the database from the software.
We have our 2023 trail pass available for purchase. This year, the board has approved and moved forward with the combined trial fee of $600.00 plus tax. This will also include one GHIN number, and additional numbers may be purchased for $34.00 plus tax. There will no longer be a separate Stonehaven and Woodhaven trail pass. The Golf Committee will be working on adding fun events throughout the summer on the Woodhaven golf course. For example, when a trail pass holder plays at Woodhaven, they have access to the fleet carts if needed. Previously, when we have mixed course events such as Member/Member or the GSVPOA Club Championship, the former Stonehaven trail pass-only holder would have to pay for their cart fee(s) on the Woodhaven course. This will be included for the 2023 season.
We have a couple of new options for the upcoming golf season. We will be offering discount passes for prepaid member cart fees and prepaid guest of member green fees that include cart fees. We will have a punch card that will be sold that includes 10 fees prepaid and gets you two for free. This pass will only be valid for the 2023 season and will expire on December 31, 2023. The unused time will not roll over to the 2024 season. All passes can be purchased at the Woodhaven golf shop or the Stonehaven starter house. During inclement weather, please call ahead for availability.
For those POA members that are interested in taking advantage of booking online, please email Matt Felber at matt.felber@gladespringspoa.com Tyler Farley at tyler.farley@gladespringspoa.com and we will reset your online access and update your username and password. This will be a great opportunity as we are soon to install our new point of sale system that will allow you the to pay at the tee, via your phone, and avoid any lines in the golf shop for payment of cart fees and/or guest fees if applicable. The new system has many additional functions that will be integrated as we bring it online.
Just a friendly reminder.
We are now in our winter season, and the weather hasn’t always cooperated for golfing conditions, but we have many that take advantage of the nicer days. We would like to remind everyone of the winter course rules and availability. The Stonehaven Starter House will be open 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., depending on weather conditions. Please call (304) 763-3332, (304) 207-2186, or you can email us at Golf Shop Email for information on Stonehaven during the cold weather months.
We are in our frost delay season, and it is important to check conditions and/or opt-in to our text database for information. The bathrooms on the golf course are now closed for the winter season and have been winterized. The Woodhaven Golf Course is closed until April 1, 2023. If anyone would like to purchase items from the golf shop at Woodhaven, please email matt.felber@gladespringspoa.com Tyler Farley at tyler.farley@gladespringspoa.com for availability during the winter season.
Players that are visiting Stonehaven will be required to park in the gravel parking area toward the #10 tee.
Directions to the parking area:
Coming from the main gate, continue through the clock tower and make a left on Edward Drive, Follow Edward Drive, and make a left on George Lane. As you approach the end of George Lane, turn left, and the parking area is straight ahead. Please call the golf shop at 304-763-3332, and we will pick you up and bring you and/or guests to the Stonehaven Starter House to check in for golf and collect appropriate fees.
We will be distributing the carts for the Stonehaven Golf Course and collecting fees through the Stonehaven Starter House. Do not use the GSR Hotel parking lot across from the Stonehaven 1st tee or the main Cobb parking areas. The GSVPOA golf staff will do their best to accommodate our POA members and all guests during this transition.
Please scan the available QR code at the Stonehaven Starter House or Woodhaven golf shop. Please answer the questions on the first text so we can update your information and edit our text database. This system will be utilized for cart rules, exciting new information, and other direct-to-member texts.
Thank You,
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Matt Felber, PGA
Director of Golf POA
Glade Springs Village POA
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2023 GSVPOA Golf Calendar
(Tentative, the schedule is subject to change)
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Golf Course Superintendent Update
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Dear GSVPOA Members,
Spring Preparations and Conditions
As we transition from winter to early spring, we implement a number of different cultural practices in anticipation of the inconsistent weather that we encounter here in southern WV during this shoulder season. We all know that time is precious, so we are diligently working through all of winter's little surprises and executing essential maintenance, making sure all the legwork is complete for a successful season. The plan that we have in place will help to manage the uncontrollable events, providing excellent playing conditions for now but, more importantly, ensuring the courses will be in championship form for spring, summer, and beyond.
We will be rolling fine surfaces before the first cut is made to smooth any surface irregularities, which are inevitable from soil expansion and heaving from our regular freeze and thaw. Cut heights will be raised to reduce the risk of damage and to aid in spring cleaning. Following this initial cut, we will supplement regular mowing with rolling as needed until the turf resumes active growth. Plant growth regulators will also be used to stretch out our mowing frequency, enabling us to focus our efforts on the other areas that will require attention post-winter. These applications also assist in the suppression of the unsightly annual bluegrass seed head, minimizing its expansion, as it thrives in these conditions. Soil temperatures are being closely monitored, and we continue to scout for any active disease.
Also, please be prepared for cart restrictions during the month of March. Turf becomes easily saturated as a result of snowmelt and slow-thawing soil profiles. This, in conjunction with slow turf growth, means that fine turf areas will always stay wetter longer in the early spring. Once these conditions are combined with cart traffic, we end up with rutting and/or soil compaction. So please stay aware of the daily cart rule and realize that any restriction is for the benefit of the course and will begin to relax in the coming weeks.
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Call for Nominations for the
GSVPOA Board of Directors
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Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association, Inc. is calling for nominations for two seats on the Board of Directors. Both seats are for a three-year term expiring in 2026. As the Bylaws provide, a nominating committee has been formed consisting of the current board of directors and representatives from our community. The nominating committee is soliciting nominations for the board from our POA members who are eligible to vote. To nominate an eligible person to serve in this position, please use the nomination form below. Please complete it and mail it to the POA office or email it to info@gladespringspoa.com.
The nomination form (see below) must be used to submit a nomination for these board seats. A nomination made by any other means is not valid and will not be considered. Nominations will be open until 4:30 pm on March 24, 2023. The nominating committee will review each nomination form and schedule an interview with each candidate.
After the interviews are completed, the nominating committee will nominate one or more members for each open board seat that they believe will serve the best interests of GSVPOA and its membership. After making the nominations, the secretary of the board of directors will mail each eligible member a ballot identifying each candidate with spaces opposite each name with the words “For” and “Against”. Only ballots with one vote for each candidate will be counted. Ballots with no markings or both “For” and “Against” marked will not be counted as valid ballots. Under no circumstances will a write-in vote or votes be counted.
All ballots must be received or postmarked on or before May 11, 2023. They should be sent to the attention of the President of the board of directors using the self-addressed return envelopes included with the ballots. Upon receipt of each ballot, the President shall place the ballots in a secure place and they shall not be opened until the date of the election. The elections committee and the Board of Directors will be asking two members to observe the count as witnesses. The date of the election shall be May 30, 2023. On the date of the election, the elections committee shall open and count the ballots. The results of the election shall be announced at the Annual meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Glade Community Church.
POA Board of Directors
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GSVPOA Management Office Hours |
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The GSVPOA Management office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can reach the office staff at 304-763-5382 or you can email us at the POA Management office at info@gladespringspoa.com
If you would like to submit an article or a photo to the Communications Committee to be considered for inclusion in a newsletter, please email it to the office and we will be happy to pass it on.
Has your contact information changed? Do you have a new email, phone number or mailing address? Don't forget to let the POA office know so we can stay in touch with you. Email the management team your new contact information at info@gladespringspos.com
Commonly Requested / Needed Phone Numbers
The POA Management Office – 304-763-5382
Woodhaven Pro Shop – 304-763-3332
The Front Gate – 304-763-4385
Cobb Golf Shop – 304-763-2050
The Resort Main Number – 304-763-2000
American Electric Power (AEP) – Electrical Service -888-710-4237
Frontier – Telephone - 800-921-8101
West Virginia American Water Company – Water - 800-685-8660
Shady Spring Public Service District – Sewer -304-255-1565
Optimum Cable -877-694-9474
Mountaineer Gas – Natural Gas -800-834-2070
Raleigh County Tax Department – 304-255-9162
Beckley Garbage – 304-252-6051
Oak Hill Garbage – 304-255-6551
Lusk Garbage Disposal – 304-253-3292
Bunkers – 304-763-0817
Small Talk Café – 304-763-0814
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Irish/Celtic Heritage Week – March 11 – 17, 2023 in Beckley
The City of Beckley will celebrate an Irish / Celtic Heritage themed week on March 11–17, with a variety of activities from road bowling to a concert and food specials. On Saturday, March 11 (rain date 3/18), an Irish Road Bowling demonstration will take place on the McManus Trail. Local road bowler Mark Whitt will offer an introduction to road bowling. On Sunday, March 12, an Irish/Celtic Concert event is planned at The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre featuring a concert by Patrick O’Flaherty. Tuesday-Friday, March 14-17, Irish/Celtic Food Week will be celebrated at local restaurants. For more information, contact Beckley Events at 304-256-1776 or visit beckley.org, or follow “Beckley Events” on Facebook.
Events organized by Beckley’s Events Committee with the City of Beckley:
Follow “Beckley Events” on Facebook for more details and events. Also, visit Beckley. Events to add other local events on the Chamber’s Community Calendar. Another local event source – raleighcountyevents.com.
Beckley Events: 304-256-1776, jmoorefield@beckley.org. The City of Beckley's outdoor events don’t begin until April.
To reserve a city property (city park, gazebo, Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza, trail) for events, contact Beverly Farris at 304-256-1748.
Events organized by Beckley’s Events Committee with the City of Beckley:
March – Irish/Celtic events – 3/11-Road Bowling demo on McManus Trail, 3/12 - Celtic music at The Raleigh, plus food specials during the week & more
For more information, check out the City of Beckley website:
To reserve a city property (city park, gazebo, Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza, trail) for events, contact Beverly Farris at 304-256-1748.
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The Beckley Welcome center, located at 406 Prince Street, hosts the bike share program. About Bike Beckley, by using the On Bike Share Smartphone App, riders can select and unlock a bike straight from their phone. Once the ride is completed, bikes are returned and docked back in the rack at the Beckley Welcome Center. On Bike Share software tracks all bike and rider activity so information can be tracked in real-time.
A credit card is needed when you register to use the On Bike Share Smartphone App. Bikes can be checked-out at the Beckley Welcome Center at “no charge” as long as they are returned back to the Welcome Center docking station.
The benefits of implementing a bike share pilot in Beckley are in line with those of other cities that have established successful systems. In general, bike share systems are inexpensive and quick-to-implement transportation options and based on other cities’ experience can deliver a variety of transportation and mobility, economic, health, safety, and quality of life benefits. As has been seen in U.S. cities with existing programs, bike shares can provide a fundamental shift in the way people move about and make decisions on transportation.
Come check out a bike and ride the trail!!!
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As the weather starts to warmer, we are all looking for some fun, family outdoor activities. If off-roading is your way of relaxing, you may want to check out Burning Rock Off-Road Park. Off Road for the Whole Family, Burning Rock Off Road Park is the perfect alternative to your everyday beaten path. The park, located just 3.5 miles from the town of Sophia, is situated on 10,000 acres and offers over 100 miles of trails ranging from the “family-friendly” Tams Loop to the “winch recommended, enter at your own risk” favorite – The Amazon. There are trails for every type of bike, ATV, UTV or Jeep and every type of rider from novice to pro.
The 70-acre trailhead is only 15 minutes from Beckley and features a general store, pavilion, campground, rustic cabins, RV hookups, Glamp and Platform tents, showers, restroom facilities, and ATV Wash Rack.
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The ever-popular Dam Socials will begin in April and continue through October.
The First Dam Social will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Join us at the parking lot by Chatham Lake and catch up with your neighbors. Feel free to bring a snack to share, but it is not required. Dam Socials are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month from April through October. All residents are welcome. Contact Betty or John Callender for more information.
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Activities Planning Group
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Would you like to help plan community activities?
Maybe Pickleball at Woodhaven or family-centered fun throughout the summer? The GSVPOA would like to help facilitate more activities for our residents. If you are interested and willing to help get this off the ground, please contact us at info@gladespringspos.com. Volunteers will then be contacted to form a planning committee.
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Lewisburg Chocolate Festival - April 8, 2023
More Events Added Weekly!! to the website.
Chocolate Chase 5k/10k
Greenbrier County Courthouse, 912 Court Street N, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
All proceeds to benefit Hospice Care’s Lewisburg Office and The Peyton Hospice House.
Beckley Concert Association
Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium, 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride," acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.
Presbyterian Church, 203 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
Award-winning harpist and vocalist Meghan Davis combines the ethereal beauty of the harp with her stunning angelic voice. Ms. Davis is one of the few musicians in the world who can sing while playing the harp. This concert will feature popular musical selections from Broadway!
An evening with Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, and author Peggy Noonan: March 16, 2023
The University of Charleston will be hosting an Evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Peggy Noonan in March.
We know this is a busy time of year, but we wanted to get on everyone’s calendars for what is sure to be an interesting evening. It will be free and open to the public. More details will be sent out closer to the event date. For questions about the event, contact Gail Carter, VP of University Development, at gailcarter@ucwv.edu Carrie Stollings carriestollings@ucwv.edu.
West Virginia Dance Company Performances - March 18, 2023
Woodrow Wilson High School 400 Stanaford Road Beckley, WV 25801
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While even though we live in a golf community, outside our community is a wild and wonderful world of nature and many trails that can take you there.
Just within the New River National Gorge National Park and Preserve there are 100 miles of trails. The New River Gorge National Park includes the Gauley River National Recreation Area as well as the Bluestone National Scenic River. Within these areas, there are many trails, some easy and short, some strenuous. You can go to nps.gov.neri to see the hikes, as well as visit the Visitor Centers, and any Ranger will help you plan hikes.
We also have some great State Park trails around us. Little Beaver is literally right next door to Glade Springs. Babcock State Park about 1 hour away has awesome trails and a gristmill that can’t be missed seeing. Camp Creek, Brush Creek Falls, and Pipestem are south of us with trails within those parks that are fun to hike. Twin Falls State Park is also nearby with good trails.
If driving far to go hiking is not for you, there are trails around Piney Creek at the YMCA Soccer Complex right in Beckley. Those trails are right here in the city of Beckley but offer a time and space to get back in nature.
So, when you want to take a break from golfing and want to take a walk in the woods, there are so many great options around you to take. Your heart and mental being will thank you. As John Muir, a philosopher once said: "in every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks“
Thank you to Jackie Wright for submitting this article we are thankful you are part of our community.
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