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The Glade Springs
Villager
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A Message From our General Manager |
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I started with the POA in early May. In my first few months with the GSVPOA we have accomplished the following tasks:
The following policies have been drafted, reviewed, and approved by the board:
- Meeting policy
- Board member code of conduct
- Committee member code of Conduct
- Fine Policy (to be implemented with the updating of the ACC Rules and Regulations).
The ACC Rules and Regulations are under review and being updated by the ACC Committee and are soon to be approved by the Board of Directors. We are seeking to resolve conflicting areas in the current document and uphold the current standards while making the regulations more owner friendly.
The management team has completed the data hygiene project, verifying the POA Ownership records. This included updating the current database and mailing all owners with any discrepancy letters and or emails requesting that they verify the contact information on file. It is noteworthy that a large percentage of the owner’s contact information which the POA had on file was accurate.
I have taken over the creation of the monthly newsletter. I am coordinating with the communications committee who will be providing me with the content and I am developing the newsletters.
We are in the process of migrating the covenants violations from a totally manual system to a modern online system that will allow for more accurate and consistent enforcement of the documents. I would ask that you please be patient as we work through the process of setting up the new system. As with any software system, there will be bugs to work out.
I, have started to work to document Standard Operating Processes for the office and other departments. I have attended over sixty meetings for POA in the ninety days (committee, Board, staff meetings, vendor meetings, and so on).
I with the help of a community volunteer, have reached out to internet and cable providers, local government offices, West Virginia State officials and agencies, as well as the FCC to request assistance in obtaining increased service for our neighborhood. Optimum has requested and been provided additional information and is currently performing a study to consider if they can extend service to some of the parts of our neighborhood that are currently not provided service. Frontier has informed us that they currently do not have plans to extend service to our neighborhood but we have requested to be added to the list of areas they will consider in the future. We have been informed by Senator Joe Manchin’s office that they are still working on our behalf on this matter.
We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are headed in the right direction together. Thank you all for your support as I have settled into my new position in our beautiful community.
Linda Horensavitz, PCAM
General Manager
Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association
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A Reminder to all Residents |
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Please do not feed the deer!
Feeding deer often makes them more vulnerable to starvation, predation, disease, and vehicle collisions, among other things.
Adult deer lose up to 20 percent of their body weight during winter, regardless of the amount or quality of food present.
Adult deer get as much as 40 percent of their daily energy during winter from their fat tissue.
During winter, cover – not forage – becomes the key to survival. Deer seek softwood cover (deer yards) to avoid deep snow, high winds, and extreme cold. Deer move little in these areas and use a network of trails collectively created. Travel is easier, as an escape from predators. Wintering deer tend to disperse over an area large enough to reduce competition for food and the risk of predation.
Feed sites congregate deer into unnaturally high densities. These high deer densities can:
- attract predators and increase the risk of death by coyotes or domestic dogs.
- spread disease among deer.
- cause aggression, wasting vital energy reserves, and leading to injury or death.
- reduce fat reserves as deer use energy traveling to and from the feed site.
- result in over-browsing of local vegetation and ornamental plants.
- deny access to food, because subordinate deer are kept away from feeding stations, and over-browsing by larger deer removes food available to fawns.
- increase deer-vehicle collisions. Vehicle-killed deer near feed sites can outnumber those that would naturally succumb to winter mortality.
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Woodhaven Pool Closing on Labor Day |
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The Woodhaven Pool will be closing on Labor Day - September 5, 2022.
Thank you to all our owners for a wonderful and safe pool season!
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Right now, the American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations, and we have a donation center in a location in Beckley that is open on Wednesdays from noon to 6:00 pm. You can schedule an appointment online by going to
1-800-RED-CROSS.
You can donate blood every 56 days which is up to six times a year. You must be in good health and feeling well. In most states, you must be at least sixteen years old and you must weigh at least 110 pounds.
If you are interested in finding other ways to help you can find more information online at www.redcrossbloos.org
- Host a blood drive
- Start A virtual Blood Drive
- Make a Financial Donation
- Become a volunteer
(Credit provided to the American Red Cross for the content provided).
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Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Rail Road |
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From September 12th to October 30th, Wednesday through Sunday you can take a two hours to ride on a steam train. This family-friendly adventure is kid friendly and a beautiful trip in the fall as the trees change colors. This train has an authentic 1920’s-era interior with a vintage wooden caboose. The train runs along the beautiful Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County.
For more information please see the website below -
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Glade Security is organizing and managing the 2022 Urban Deer Hunt for Glade Springs. Since this is conducted within a residential area, several strict rules apply. For the complete list of rules and additional details please contact Glade Security.
Hunting is by permit only from 9-3-2022 through 12-31-2022. Hunters must register at the Glade Springs Security Department office and complete an application to receive rules, regulations, a map of the hunt zone, and a permit for hunting on this private property.
Glade Springs will charge an administrative fee for permits at the cost of $20.00 dollars for each hunter.
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Hunters must possess and show a WV Hunting License.
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The hunt is for deer only. (The bag limit is 7 deer, which may include no more than 2 antlered deer. The first deer must be antlerless.)
- Deer are to be checked in online with DNR and a Glade field tag is to be filled out and turned into Security before leaving the property!
- Only the use of a legal compound bow or crossbow is permitted.
- Only residents, members, associates, and recommended guests by the POA or the Resort of Glade Springs will be permitted to apply for a permit to participate in the hunt.
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There is NO Hunting on Sundays.
- Hunters must always display their Glade Springs Permit in their vehicle, or have it on their person.
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Hunting is ONLY allowed within the designated/assigned areas determined by Glade Springs. Hunting on, or near golf courses is NOT permitted.
- Trespassing on residential private property is forbidden!
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Hunting is NOT permitted within 500 feet of any dwelling or roadway.
- All hunters must provide an adequate means of transportation so that killed animals may be transported completely concealed from public view.
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Looking for a Few Good Women and Men |
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Greetings GSVPOA Members from the Golf Committee,
The Golf Committee is in need of some new members. As a committee member, you work with the Director of Golf to plan and coordinate golf activities for the POA members; along with providing advice to the POA Board on golf-related items.
Meetings are conducted monthly during the golf season. In the off-season, the meetings will be held as needed. Committee members do not need to reside at Glade year round or in Glade. The member only needs to be a POA member in good standing. If your winter is elsewhere then you can join the meeting via a conference call so don't let that hold you back.
If you are interested in joining the golf committee or want further information please contact:
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Meet the Staff: Tyler Farley, Assistant Director
of Golf Operation
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Tyler Farley is our Assistant Director of Golf Operations, and he has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Concord. After graduating, Tyler worked for a non-governmental organization in South Korea that focused on Korean reunification and a better relationship between North Korea and the US. Tyler also taught English in South Korea and Japan for 4 years. During the COVID pandemic, Tyler moved back to the US. Tyler also likes to golf and currently plays off a +1 handicap. Tyler loves to play guitar, basketball, and tennis in his spare time and is an avid chess player. He is also Big Cavs and Browns fan and he enjoys watching movies and hanging out at cafes.
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GSVPOA 2022
Club Championship winners
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Congratulations to the
GSVPOA 2022
Club Championship Winners
Championship Flight - Gross
1st Place – Bumper Wright
2nd Place – Stewart Myers
Championship Flight - Net
1st Place – Drew Walker
2nd Place – Stewart Myers
White Tee Flight - Gross
1st Place – Dave Ramela
2nd Place – James Akers
White Tee Flight - Net
1st Place – Robert Worley
2nd Place – James Akers
Gold Tee Flight - Gross
1st Place – Richard Schambach
2nd Place – Chuck Pullins
Gold Tee Flight - Net
1st Place – Bill Miller
2nd Place – Steve Wagaman
Women’s Flight - Gross
1st Place – Karen Rainey
2nd Place – Laurie Finley
Women’s Flight - Net
1st Place – Mary Fulbright
2nd Place – Laurie Finley
Men’s Super-senior Flight - Net
1st Place – Clay Reno
2nd Place – Bill Gailey
Below is a link to the full leader board for the event:
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Just for Kids Golf Tournament |
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The Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center held their 11th annual golf tournament on the Woodhaven Golf course on August 19, 2022. The tournament fielded 26 teams in three flights to raise money for the organization. The event was an opportunity for the community to learn more about the work of the center and bolster the efforts of Just For Kids in reducing trauma and raising awareness about child sexual abuse in Southern West Virginia.
“This tournament is a way to spread the word about the work we do and to raise needed funds for the children we serve.” said Marcy Nolan, Just for Kids Board President. “I am continually impressed by the interest and support that the golfing community has in raising the needed funds to continue the essential services that Just for Kids provides in the community.”
This tournament is co-chaired by Rick and Stoya Lay. The Title Sponsors were John and Tali Stepp and the Tournament Sponsors were Kris and Mark Serbinski.
What is Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center?
As a nationally accredited child advocacy center, JFK’s four main goals are to:
- Work as a team with law enforcement, child protective services and the prosecutor’s office to provide a friendly environment in which to conduct forensic interviews of children who have been subject to criminal child abuse;
- Provide a family advocate to work with the child and family;
- Offer counseling to those children who disclose abuse; and,
- Provide prevention and awareness training in the communities we serve. Our new Outreach Advocate would love to meet and talk with you about opportunities to change the conversation about child sexual abuse.
Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center recently moved into “Trudy’s House”, the former Ambrosia Inn this spring. Scott Miller, Executive Director commented that, “We have seen a dramatic change in both the children and families that come for services and in the professional team that assist in the work. All are excited to come into a home setting that is child friendly, spacious and soothing to the soul. The environment plays a big role in reducing trauma for a child who has just experienced abuse, and in so many instances allows the child to have the courage to tell their story.
Last year, despite the pandemic, Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center:
- Interviewed 316 children who were alleged victims of child sexual abuse, physical abuse or witness to violent crimes.
- 80% of those children disclosed actual abuse that they suffered. As hard as it is to imagine that so many children are being abused,
- Only 1 in 10 children tell, so there are likely over 3000 children in Raleigh and Fayette Counties who were criminally abused last year.
- JFK has three forensic interviewers on staff who are called by either Child Protective Services or law enforcement to arrange an interview for a child when allegations arise.
- They conduct an average of 25 interviews a month. These children have been sexually or criminally abused, witnessed a violent crime, or experience severe neglect.
- 73% of the children we serve are under 12 years old.
This year’s event raised over $75,000 from team registrations, silent auctions, raffles and sponsorships.
Congratulations to the winners - Women’s Flight winners were: Karen Rainey, Caroline Ramsey, Lauren Ramsey and Marla Bass. The Men’s Flight winners were: Doug Amtsberg, Dwight Smith, Dave Pack and Steve Mahoney. The Mixed Flight winners were: Laurie and Hank Sammons and Sally and Jack Bogers.
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From the Dam and Safety Committee |
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Do you fish in Chatham Lake? Are you willing to provide us with some information?
We are asking owners who fish Chatham Lake to let us know what species of fish they are catching in the lake so that the Dam Committee is aware of the types of fish species that make up our fish population.
This information will help the Dam Committee with future decisions regarding the health of the lake. You can email your observations on the fish population to info@gladespringspoa.com
Remember Fishing in Chatham Lake is catch and release only.
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