March 2024

Dear Community Members:

Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 10, 2024; don't forget to adjust your clocks forward.

As the Ides of March brings the spring to us, you may be thinking of making changes and updates to the exterior of your home. This is a reminder that all of the homes in the POA that are making any exterior changes to your home require a permit from the ACC before any changes are made or started.. You can obtain a copy of the current ACC Rules and Regulations by clicking this link to ACC Rules and Regulations. (Phase One owners, please contact the ARB Board for information on their current requirements.).

If you have trees that need to be removed, you can access the tree removal form online at Link to Tree Removal Form. All trees must be marked by the owner with brightly colored tape before the trees are inspected and a permit is issued for removal. If you need the tape to mark the tree it can be purchased at cost from the POA office for $3.00 a roll. (Phase One owners, please contact the ARB Board for information on their current requirements.).

Trail passes are available at the Woodhaven Pro shop, if you need information on a golf trail pass, please reach out to the Woodhaven Pro shop. They will be happy to help you.

Respectfully yours,

Linda Horensavitz, PCAM

General Manager

2024 Boat Registration

We are pleased to announce that the annual 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 $25.00 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. The board permit application can be obtained online at GSVPOA 2024 Boat Permit

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.

To obtain a boat registration form please click on the link to the POA website below, and return the form the POA office,

Boat 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

GSVPOA Chatham Lake – Usage and Safety Regulations

• Chatham Lake is for the exclusive use of Glade Springs residents, property owners, and their guests. (Guests must be accompanied by a resident or property owner.
• Residents and property owners are responsible for their guests’ actions.
• Use it at your own risk.

Boating

• All state and federal boating regulations apply to Chatham Lake in addition to the GSVPOA 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 GSVPOA management office by filling out a registration form and paying a fee. Two permit stickers must be displayed on the boat (on both sides of the boat). Trailers must also display a permit sticker in a location that is easily visible to guards at the front gate (driver’s side on the front of the 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, hydroplanes, power racing boats, or jet-propelled watercraft.
• Persons under the age of 12 may not operate a motorboat unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.
• The entire lake is a "no wake zone," and 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 are present, swim at your own risk.
• Swimmers and people on the boat dock need to be aware of the hazard's oncoming boats pose to them 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 fish in the lake without GSVPOA permission is prohibited. Dumping live bait fish into the lake is also prohibited.
• No trotline, limb line, yo-yo, jug fishing, spearfishing, 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
• No loitering after dark.

 Spring has Sprung!

Glade Springs Village Property Owners,

As we begin to transition from winter to early spring, we can all feel the buzz around the property! The courses are beginning to wake up, hints of color are starting to pop, and it’s invigorating watching everything come alive. Anticipation for the golf season is always high, but we must be patient. The Turf Care team has to remain sharp and prepared for inconsistent conditions with precious little time to remedy any surprises that the course incurred over the winter. No matter how excited we are to be back on course, we have to proceed with caution. We have a plan in place to provide the best playing conditions that are possible now, but more importantly, to ensure the course will be in championship form a few short weeks down the road.

Course:

We are rolling all fine surfaces to smooth any irregularities that inevitably will occur from soil expansion and/or heaving from our regular freeze and thaw. Heights of cut have been raised to reduce the risk of damage and to assist in the spring clean-up. Following the initial cut, we are supplementing with regular mowing and rolling, as needed, until all systems are equipped with actively growing turf.

We do not want to push the course too hard this time of year. As we all know, here, we are susceptible to non-uniform temperature fluctuations. If we were to experience a warm spell and push for an early green-up, it would be extremely counterproductive. If followed by a sharp decrease in temperature, and even worse, coupled with snow and ice, we would be on our heels for months. Positioning us poorly moving forward into the golf season.

Spring aeration is right around the corner, so please remember that aeration might create a short-term disruption in your game, but the long-term benefits greatly outweigh the inconvenience.

Cart Rule:

Be prepared for cart restrictions in the early spring. In this area of the country, we are exposed to snowmelt and slowly thawing soil profiles. Saturated soils, in conjunction with slow turf growth, mean that fine turf areas will stay wetter longer in the early spring. Once these soft conditions are combined with cart traffic, rutting, and soil compaction are inevitable. So please stay aware of the daily cart rule and realize that any restriction is for the benefit of us all and will begin to relax in the coming weeks.

It’s always exciting to see everyone back on course, but we must remember to be patient. It is early in the season, and there are plenty of good days to come. So, I hope you enjoy being outdoors, and know that we are working diligently to ensure your golf course will be in the best possible condition as the season progresses.

Thank You, 

Patrick Murphy,

Golf Course Superintendent

Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association

If you need to reach Patrick, you can email him at Patrick Murphy's Email

Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association, Inc. is calling for nominations for one seat on the Board of Directors. The seat is for a three-year term expiring in 2027. As the Bylaws mandate, a nominating committee has been formed consisting of the current Board of Directors as well as representatives from our community. The nominating committee, therefore, is soliciting nominations for the Board from our POA members who are eligible to vote.



Eligibility requirements for voting as well as sitting on the Board require that the member is current with all assessments and there are no outstanding violations.

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 this Board seat. A nomination made by any other means is not valid and will not be considered. Nominations will be open until 4:00 PM on March 21, 2024, and all applications (including those submitted by email as well as paper copies) MUST be received at the POA office before the deadline to be considered valid.

The nominating committee will review each nomination form and schedule an interview with each candidate. These interviews will be in person and will be scheduled for March 27 and March 28, 2024.

The nominating committee for the 2024 election will be:

• Carolyn Hefner
• Tom Lemke
• Ken Dunlap
• 
  

After the interviews are completed, the nominating committee will nominate one or more members for the open Board seat that they believe will serve the best interests of GSVPOA and its membership. After the final slate of nominees is determined by the GSVPOA Board, each eligible voting member will be mailed a paper ballot around April 15, 2024.

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 15, 2024. 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 count. The nominating committee and the Board of Directors will be asking two members to observe the count as witnesses.

The results of the election shall be announced at the Annual meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Glade Community Church.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact our secretary, Betty Callender, at Betty.Callender@gladespringspoa.com

(Form available here)

POA Board of Directors

The GSVPOA Management office is open Monday to Friday with administrative hours each day and staff is available by appointment only during administrative hours.

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@gladespringspoa.com

 Commonly Requested / Needed Phone Numbers

www.gladespringspoa.com

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

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:

For more information, check out the City of Beckley website:

https://beckley.org/city-event-calendars/

Beckley's Irish / Celtic Week - Join us on March 10 to kick off Irish / Celtic Week in Beckley – Enjoy an Irish / Celtic sing-along with Patrick O’Flaherty at 2 pm, and watch the Lincoln County Cloggers at 3:15 pm, at the Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre, Free admissions. Donations accepted for the Bill Withers Statue. The event is sponsored by the Irish Heritage Festival grant from WV Culture & History. Other events the week of March 10-17 include an Irish / Celtic Restaurant Week, Irish Road Bowling (3/16 at New River Park), and more. Stay tuned for more Irish / Celtic Week events, for more information contact: Beckley Events: at 304-256-1776, jmoorefield@beckley.org

To reserve a city property (city park, gazebo, Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza, trail) for events, contact Beverly Farris at 304-256-1748.

The ever-popular Dam Socials will begin in April and continue through October.

The First Dam Social will be held on Wednesday, April 03, 2024, at 5:00 PM. (Weather permitting) 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. 

betty.callender@gladespringspoa.com

Emergency Services Information

When you call law enforcement, they will respond in the following manner:

The City Police vehicles and West Virginia State Troopers vehicles are both outfitted with a CAD computer system unit. The CAD allows the officers to be notified of the 911 call for service as the 911 call center operators enter the calls for service into the system. The officers will respond to calls in real-time. Officers can also be dispatched through the 911 call center to areas of need. A non-emergency call to the police will still come up on the CAD system for the officers. Available officers will respond to non-emergency calls in order of priority. Sometimes they can respond right away, and other times that means the call must wait while other, more serious issues are addressed first.

When you call for ambulance service:

Jan Care keeps an ambulance at the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. The Glade Springs calls for service are first sent to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department; if they do not currently have an ambulance or the needed equipment available, then the call will be sent to the Ghent Fire Department for service. The 911 call center has a list of what fire departments to call for service in each area and in what order. The fire trucks in our area are now manned with fully trained paramedics and EMTs to assist the public. At times, you may have a fire truck arrive in the area to assist you first, but they are fully manned with paramedics and EMTs to care for you. In most cases, emergency services will arrive through the front gate of the community. Arrangements have been made to make back gate access via a gate pass available to the local fire department ambulance.

The Glade Springs guard's primary responsibilities are to observe and report. They are trained in basic first aid and the use of AED equipment. The guards are not authorized to arrest or act as police.

For all emergency services including medical emergencies and police assistance

please call 911 directly.



A special thank you to Greg Duckworth, Glade Springs head of security, and John Zilinski, 911 Call Center Director, for the information provided.