THE FOUNDATION

Board of Directors

Jim King, Janet Riddlebarger

Melinda Dunford, Donna Gresh,

Bruce Harper, David Hubble,

Richard Hirsh, William Sanders,

Cindy Harrison

Architectural Control

Committees

Stroubles Mill

Bob Bowden, Glen Earthman,

Dawn Elvinger

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.

John Buyers-Property Manager

Hethwood Foundation Staff

Josh Sharitz, Hethwood Director

hfdirector@hethwoodfoundation.com

Carol Schafer-Powers, Office Manager

cbspowers@hethwoodfoundation.com

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

Hethwood Hoorah News from the Director

May 2013

Hard to believe it is already May!?! What an exciting and busy month here at Hethwood

as things really start to pick up for the summer! There are a lot of important things that happen

in May, so please check out the activities and information.

What is one really important thing that happens in May? Hethwood annual dues pay-

ment in the amount of $302.69 is due on May 1st; a late fee will be assessed for any dues received

after May 10th. Your dues notice should have included an envelope and dues coupon that are spe-

cific to your property; both of which should be returned with your payment in order to ensure

proper credit to your account. Please help us keep accounting costs low by sending dues payments

to the address on the coupon. You must allow 6 days for receipt by mail! Don’t forget that you will

not be able to access any events or amenities, including the pool or fitness center, until your dues

have been received; don’t miss out on any of the great things we have coming up, get those dues

payments in!!!

Please remember, Hethwood annual dues payment is a deeded obligation that covers

many things. Please read inside a Benefits and Services page highlighting the numerous items

your low annual assessment covers. Every lot/unit in Hethwood contributes equally to the upkeep

of the community. The Hethwood Foundation consists of the following neighborhoods:

Chowning Place, Haymarket Square, Pilgrim’s Point, Foxridge Apartment Homes, Stroubles Mill

and Mission Hills. As a member of Hethwood, our residents here did not just purchase real estate,

but instead have bought into the community as a whole. Thank you in advance for ensuring that

the funds that support the community are paid on time.

The covers are off of the pools already, and we are hard at work getting those soon to be

sparkling pools ready for our residents use! We will open the facilities as staffing and weather

permits-please see the tentative schedule, as well as other important pool info inside. We will be

attempting to open the Briarwood pool earlier this season. Pool pins will be available opening

weekend, as well as various days throughout the following week. As always, we strive to keep our

amenities available to residents while balancing the need to manage our facilities in a fiscally

responsible manner. Please remember that in the event of bad weather or a very low swimmer

count, we will re-evaluate the schedule at one or both facilities for that day. In the event of in-

clement weather, feel free to contact the office or the pool phones (numbers listed inside) to check

on the pool schedule prior to heading out. Except for in cases of persistent inclement weather, we

usually try to keep one of the facilities available. If your usual pool is unavailable, please try the

other!

Are you looking to get fit this summer? Lucky for you, as a Hethwood resident, you are

surrounded by plenty of quality amenities and activities meant to keep you moving! You can join

Hethwood for swim lessons. We will also be introducing a brand new fitness program for our resi-

dents beginning in June called “Swim Gym”. This program will introduce you to a fun workout

routine that will strengthen your core and overall help your quality of life. The end of each class

will wrap up in the pool to allow you stretch out those tight muscles and sooth those aching joints.

The class will be taught by a certified personal trainer. We will be holding both morning and

evening classes in an effort to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. Keep your eyes on the

Hoorah next month for additional details!

Just a reminder that while this beautiful weather will bring on the beloved May flowers,

it is always possible they could be accompanied by other not so desirable vegetation! Please make

sure that you continue to maintain your yard and landscaping as the summer goes. It is particu-

larly important if you have foliage that is located on the borders of your lot-pay close attention

that you do not encroach on any common area or your neighbor’s property. This is particularly

true near the trail because overgrown vegetation is an irritating intrusion on the rest of the com-

munity’s use. The Hethwood staff will be paying particular attention to grass growth as well as

encroachment issues along common areas during summer inspections. Thanks for your helping in

keeping curb appeal, and ultimately overall property values, up in the beautiful community of

Hethwood!

Josh Sharitz, CMCA® Hethwood Board Meeting

The next Hethwood Foundation Board of Directors

quarterly meeting will be held on July 15th, at noon in

the Huntsman Clubhouse.

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The Hethwood office will be closed on Monday,

May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Fun Activities

Kid’s Movie Night Friday, May 17th from 7PM – ???PM @ Briarwood Clubhouse

Movie: Rise of the Guardians Rated: PG

We will enjoy popcorn and Kool Aid. FREE Parents please accompany your children.

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 partici-pant registration and request ID. We also reserve the right to take pictures at our events to be used in our publications and market-

ing. Please RSVP when requested so we are not wasteful or short on supplies. Thank you!

Senior Breakfast Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00AM–11:00AM @ Huntsman Clubhouse

Please RSVP 552-5252 by May 16th Join the Hethwood team for a yummy breakfast!

Exam Study Break Sunday, May 12th, 8:00PM-10:00PM Briarwood Clubhouse

Students take a well deserved break from your studies and join us for some yummy pizza, sodas and snacks. Congratulations to our graduating seniors!

Kid’s Bingo Friday, May 24th 1:00PM-2:00PM Briarwood Clubhouse

Please RSVP 552-5252 by May 16th Play Bingo and win fun prizes & candy.

Parents please accompany your children. PRIZES

Enjoy the New Sundeck Located by the Briarwood pool

We are excited to offer an area where you can lounge, relax, “catch some rays” or have a picnic.

Come, relax and enjoy!

Lap Swim @ Briarwood 6:00 to 7:00PM

Beginning June 3rd. Come on out and swim! Check out our new lap lanes!

Introducing Swim Gym Starting in June Re-energize your New Year’s fitness resolutions, improve your swimming strokes, lose weight, get fit, meet new

friends…. all in a fun & supportive environment. 20 minutes dry land & 20 minutes swimming Instructor: Julia Knopp NASM certified personal trainer. Choose morning, evening or both classes.

T & TH Morning class 8-9AM @ Huntsman pool, or T & Th Evening Class 6-7PM @ Briarwood pool Register & pay @ Hethwood office $35 by June 7th

Dates: June 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25, 27th, July 2nd & 5th (instead of the 4th)

Hethwood Hurricanes We are currently trying to organize the Hethwood Hurricanes swim team.

We are looking for Hethwood adults to assist, and swimmers of all ages to participate. It’s great fun for kids and adults! Contact the Hethwood office for more information.

Important Information

I would like to receive the Hethwood Hoorah via mail.

Please print clearly!

My name is: ______________________________Phone contact #’s______________________

Please mail to: _________________________________________________________________

My Hethwood address: __________________________________________________________

I am a resident/homeowner: _______ I am an out-of-town homeowner: _______

I am a renter: _______ Lease expiration date: ________________

We will stop sending the Hethwood Hoorah after your lease ending date listed above.

If you choose to renew your lease in Hethwood and would like to continue receiving the Hethwood Hoorah, please let us know in writing.

Mail this form to:

Hethwood Foundation, Inc. 750 Hethwood Blvd., 100 H Blacksburg, VA 24060

or send an email with the info above to: cbspowers@hethwoodfoundation.com.

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 each month. If you would prefer to receive a written copy, please fill out the form below and return it to the office or email with the same information

2013 Hethwood Foundation Dues = $302.69 The Hethwood dues payment is an annual payment shared by the entire Hethwood community, for the effective management and maintenance of our attractive common areas, wonderful amenities and fun activities for our membership. It is truly the best deal around! The dues invoices have

been sent and payments are due by May 1st each year. If you have any questions or if you have not received a dues invoice by now, please contact our office right away @ 552-5252. Hethwood deeded neighborhoods include the following:

Chowning Place, Foxridge Apartment Homes, Haymarket Square, Mission Hills, Pilgrims Point and Stroubles Mill.

Hethwood Dues Reminder for the Spring Hethwood Foundation, Inc. has a third party-CFM, who handles all dues collection and accounts payable via a lock box system.

All dues payments should be made out to Hethwood Foundation, Inc. and mailed directly to the lock box (below) along with the account ticket or coupon or use one of the Smartstreet Payment Options included with your dues coupon. (See page 4 in this newsletter)

Hethwood Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 105007

Atlanta, GA 30348-5007 A Dues payments are always due May 1st. Pease allow for 7 days mailing time. A $5.00 late fee will be charged by CFM to your account if your

payment is received late. Late fees will be charged on any dues received after May 10th. Please note that the Hethwood Foundation gets charged extra fees for any payments that do not go through the lock box system with the appropriate account ticket, so please help us save on fees.

Late dues payments are also subject to administrative fees. We will continue to put reminders in each newsletter leading up to the dues deadline. If you have any questions about the process; call us. We are always happy to help!

Donate to Goodwill Foxridge will continue to have EDGAR (Goodwill Donation Box) on-site for small item donations. It long term box is located close to the

8400building (Fitness Center area) between Hunters Mill Rd and Richmond Lane. Goodwill will also be setting 3 additional EDGAR donation boxes on the property during the summer. They will be placed on 5/10/13 and removed on or about 8/26/13 in the following locations:

Near the dumpster area on Foxhunt between 2700 - 2800, on Blue Ridge Dr between 10100 - 10500, and in the back parking lot of Briarwood pool. These donation Boxes are available for clothing, accessories, linens, housewares, 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.

CFM Management Services Smartstreet Payment Options

These are payment options for Hethwood annual dues payments only.

Association Name: Hethwood Foundation, Inc

Homeowner Account Number: use account number as it appears on your coupon

Online Payment Via eCheck or Credit Card* (one time & recurring options)

How does it work? You set up a one time or recurring payment using eCheck, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.

What do I need to do? Simply follow the directions below:

Log in to www.smartstreet.com

Select “Online Payments”

Choose “One Time Credit Card Payment”*, “One Time eCheck Payment” or “Recurring Payments”

Note: You will need a login ID to set up a recurring online payment which can be obtained by selecting “Register Now” and completing the form.

Select your association and follow the instructions on the screen

*There is a $9.95 convenience fee and a $5,000 maximum per transaction, if you pay via a credit card.

ACH/Recurring Automatic Draft

How does it work? Your assessment is automatically deducted from your account when due.

What do I need to do? Log in to www.CFMManagement.com and select “Resident Services” or contact CFM Management Services at (703) 941-0818 to obtain an ACH (Direct Debit) Authoriza tion Form. Then complete the form and send it with a cancelled check to CFM Management Services.

US Mail/ Lockbox

How does it work? You write a check, enclose coupon and mail it in every time your assessment

is due. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for the check to reach Smartstreet.

What do I need to do? Write a check payable to your homeowner’s association, as it is written on the coupon, and mail it along with your payment coupon to the address listed on the coupon. I Important: Write your homeowner account number - as it appears on the coupon - on the check.

Your Bank’s Online Bill-Pay

How does it work? Set up your community association as a payee with your bank’s online banking bill-pay.

What do I need to do? Please complete your bill-pay setup exactly as follows:

Payee: Hethwood Foundation, Inc

Address 1: C/O CFM Management Services

Address 2: PO Box 105007

City: Atlanta, State: GA Zip: 30348-5007

Account Number/Reference Number: Your Homeowner Account Number - as it appears on your coupon

If you have questions, please call CFM @ 703-941-0818 and ask for Community Services Dept. or email

Rosa Maradiaga @ rmaradiaga@cfmmanagement.com

SWIMMING POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Hethwood has two great swimming pools for your enjoyment!

Huntsman Pool Briarwood Pool 2631 Sheffield Drive 2210 Tall Oaks Drive

Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg, VA 540-552-2558 540-951-0237

1. POOL HOURS: Huntsman 12 noon - 8:00pm Briarwood 11:00am - 6:00pm Lap swim only M-TH 6-7:00PM

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND RESIDENTS

All persons using the pool or pool area do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. The management assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury in connection with such use. Persons using the pool covenant and agree with the owner or management to make no claim against the owner or management for, or on account of, loss of life or personal injury or damage to or loss of personal property.

3. IDENTIFICATION

All adult residents are to show a picture identification card when entering the pool area. It is our policy to ask everyone for proper identification, even if we know you. This is done to establish residency, treat everyone equal-ly, and satisfy Fair Housing requirements. Adults, please have your ID ready when being admitted to the swim-ming pool. Children (or adults in certain circumstances) not having a picture ID, will be issued a pool pin by the Hethwood office. Pins are to be worn at all times upon entering the pool area. Initial pins are free; however, re-placement pins (nonrefundable) may be purchased for $2.00.

4. GUESTS

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.

Any individual guest who resides within a 25 mile radius of Hethwood may visit our pools no more than

five times within the calendar month. Attendance will be tracked at the gates.

Guest fees are $4.00 and are paid at the pool gate. Children under 2 years are free.

Half price discount guest passes may be obtained at the Hethwood Foundation office for out-of-town

houseguests (proof of residency requested) staying for seven or more days. This pass may be valid for up to 14 days and will allow the out-of-town houseguest admission for one-half the normal guest fee.

Residents planning a gathering of more than 10 guests are REQUIRED to contact the Hethwood office 7

days in advance, so that we may plan and provide adequate staff. Please see pool party rules for details. 5. PRIVILEGES

If a resident is delinquent in the payment of rent, late fees, damages, or dues, pool privileges will be suspended. Residents that are not current may not use the facilities or be a guest under any circumstances.

6. POOL SUPERVISION

The pool will be in the charge of a qualified head lifeguard who will be under the direct supervision of the manage-ment. The pool staff has the authority to suspend any resident's swimming privileges due to rule, regula-tion or policy violation. (The suspension period may vary with the severity of the violation). Pool staff may request a swim proficiency test at any time.

7. SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN

Children under 4 yrs. may use the wading pool only when accompanied and supervised by an adult.

No child under the age of 10 yrs. will be permitted entry to the pool area without direct supervision by an adult or

guardian (must be at least 16 yrs. old).

Children, ages 10 yrs. and 11 yrs., may come to the pool unaccompanied by an adult if they pass the swim test (must be able to swim 25 meters with good form and tread water for 3 minutes) and have written permission from their parent. A lifeguard must give this swim test and has the appropriate form for the parent to sign.

Babysitters must be 16 years or older. Babysitters/care takers registered through the Hethwood Office will not be

charged a guest fee unless another adult from that family comes to the pool while they are babysitting. Please contact the office for further details.

8. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY

Swimming is permitted only when the pool is open. Violators will face disciplinary action by management.

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9. PROPERTY DAMAGE The cost of any damage will be charged to the responsible party. Management cannot be responsible for loss or damage of any kind.

10. USE OF LIFE PRESERVERS, ETC. Artificial flotation devices (water wings, inner tubes, etc.) may not be used at any time.

U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices (PFD'S) may be approved, by consulting with a lifeguard. Floatation swimsuits may be used only if the brand is U.S. Coast Guard approved.

11. CLOSING OF THE POOL

The pool may be closed at any time due to inclement weather, equipment breakdown, or other operational difficulties. 12. DIVING RULES - This equipment is strictly for use at your own risk.

Only one person may be on the diving board at a time.

Diving is ONLY permitted straight away from the board. No diving toward the walls will be permitted.

No specialty dives.

Upon completion of the dive, swim to the nearest ladder IMMEDIATELY. Do not swim under the boards.

In the interest of the majority, and at the sole discretion of the lifeguards, the diving boards may be closed.

13. FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND THEIR CONTAINERS

No intoxicants may be brought into the pool area. No food or drink will be consumed in the immediate apron portions of the pool area. Trash and refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided; please recycle. No glass or other breakable objects will be allowed. Coolers may be checked for contents of glass or intoxicants. Smoking is not permitted inside the fenced area of the pool. Ashtrays will be provided outside of the area for your convenience.

14. RULES CONCERNING HEALTH

Before entering the pool, all bathers must take a cleansing shower.

Admission will be denied anyone with skin abrasions, colds, coughs, inflamed eyes, infection or anyone wearing bandages.

Bathers should impose this responsibility themselves, but if in doubt, consult the lifeguards.

Swim diapers must be worn by any bather who is incontinent, lacks toilet training or is otherwise deficient in voluntary

control of excretory function.

Pollution of swimming pool is prohibited. Urinating, discharge of fecal matter, expectorating or blowing the nose in any

swimming pool is prohibited. 15. DRESS

All bathers must wear appropriate swimming attire (bathing suit or wet suit). Dripping bathing suits in the building areas must be avoided! Cut-off shorts and other street apparel will not be allowed in the pool! Bathers must wear fully opaque coverings (refer to Town of Blacksburg Code Section 14-108). Thongs are prohibited.

16. RESTROOMS Restrooms will be open during pool operation. 17. PETS

Pets are not allowed in the pool area. Pets may not be tied to trees, fences, or other structures in the Hethwood common area outside of the pool.

18. WHEELED RECREATION VEHICLES

Wheeled recreation vehicles, skateboards, roller blades, or skates of any type, will not be allowed in the pool area. Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted.

19. PHONES

The telephones located at the pools are reserved for emergency and staff business use.

20. REVISION OF RULES These rules may be revised or additional rules established at any time. Please ask office or lifeguards for a listing of addi-tional pool policies and basic lifeguard guidelines. Questions regarding conduct or pool rules should be addressed to the Head Lifeguard or Management. Revised 1/18/2012

EARLY SEASON POOL OPENING INFORMATION

PHOTO ID’S ARE REQUIRED WHEN ENTERING THE POOL. FOR ALL POOL PATRONS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND ABOVE

Exception - Any adult with no PHOTO ID at all, may get a pool pin. A picture ID can be obtained

from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a nominal cost.

Pool Pin Registration is needed for persons under 16 years of age without a picture ID.

Please note that Hethwood dues must be paid prior to being issued pool pins.

A parent or legal guardian must register for the pins.

New pins are issued annually; a replacement pin is $2.00 and is non refundable

Pool pins must be worn on the bathing suit when at the pool.

PLEASE pick up pins for your children during Pool Pin Registration (see below).

We have extra staff available to handle several people at a time so that you do not have any unnecessary wait.

Pool pin registration will not be available at the Hethwood office to allow for the Hethwood staff

to accomplish their daily responsibilities during the normal business hours.

Pool Pin Registration Huntsman clubhouse on Wednesday & Thursday evening- May 15th & 16th from 5:45 to 7:45PM

Pool pins will also be available at the Briarwood pool during the early season hours.

Early Season Pool Hours Depending of lifeguard availability and weather permitting, we anticipate opening the Briarwood pool on:

May 11 & 12th, 14th & 16th, 18th & 19th, 21st & 23rd from 11:00AM to 6:00PM.

Saturday - Monday, May 25th to 27th both the Briarwood and Huntsman pools will be open regular pool season hours. Tuesday - Friday, May 28th to 31st the pools will be open

Briarwood pool 12Noon to 5:00PM Huntsman pool 4PM to 8:00PM

Regular Pool Season Hours

Briarwood 11:00AM to 6:00PM w/lap swim only Monday -Thursday 6-7:00PM &Huntsman 12 Noon to 8:00PM.

Please note: As we start the swimming season, we may be working on an abbreviated schedule (during the weekdays) until all of our lifeguards are out of college and high school. Rest assured we will open the pool as much as possible.

Please feel free to call the Hethwood office if you have questions 552-5252. Thanks!

Transfer of Privileges

Homeowners, if you have renters and you wish them to have the use of your recreation privileges you may forfeit your privileges to the renters residing in your home. The property owner must sign and complete a Transfer of Privileges

form. Please contact the Hethwood office for a form or information.

Swimming Lessons Begin in June!

The good news is…..the schedule of swimming lessons is in this issue of the Hethwood Hoorah. We hope this will help you plan your summer activities and make American Red Cross

swimming lessons an important priority for everyone! We also plan to offer Swim Gym in June for those of you trying to find a new fun way to get into shape!

See you at the pool!

Swim Lesson Information All swim lessons will be held at the Huntsman pool on unless otherwise stated. Registration for classes begins June 6th. Anyone

participating in Hethwood swim lessons must sign a Hethwood Foundation Activity Waiver and pay for the class at the Hethwood of-fice (in Apt. 100 H above the Foxridge Welcome Center), prior to the registration deadline. Payments may be made via personal

check or exact cash. Due to extra fees, debit and credit cards are not accepted.

Per session cost for swim lessons: Hethwood residents $30 Non-residents $40.00 Per session cost for stroke and turn refinement: Hethwood residents $15 Non-residents $20.00

Class Descriptions Hethwood uses American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses to teach aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression and provides an inclusive ap-proach to swimming , as well as an increased emphasis in the areas of drowning prevention and water safety. We use Water Safety Instructors specifi-cally trained in Red Cross swimming instruction. The materials are composed of various levels. Each class will incorporate Longfellow’s Whales Tales, which are age appropriate safety lessons. Please see Red Cross Learn- to-Swim Program Class descriptions and schedule. Instructors will make ad-justments the first day of class if children are misplaced and if there is room in a different level class. Please make every effort to place your child cor-rectly. Classes have a minimum & maximum number of participants. Parent & Child Aquatics: 6 months—4years of age ( parent/guardian in water participation is required). Learning objectives include: learn to ask for permission before entering the water; learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner; feel comfortable in the water; explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely; explore buoyancy on the front and back position; change body position in the water with support. Learn to expect adult supervision when near water; learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner; explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern completely; glide on the front and back with assistance; perform combined stroke on front and back with assistance; change body position in the water.

Learn to Swim: Levels 1-4 (Child must be at least 4 years of age). Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills- Learning objectives: enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side; blow bubbles through mouth and nose; bobbing; open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects; front and back glides and floats; recover to vertical position; roll from front to back and back to front; tread water using arm and hand actions; alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back; alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back; combined arm and leg actions on front and back. Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills- Learning objectives are: enter and exit water by stepping or jumping from the side; fully submerge and hold breath; bobbing; open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects; front, jellyfish and tuck floats; front and back glides and floats; recover to vertical position; roll from front to back and back to front; change direction of travel while swimming on front or back; tread water using arm and leg actions; combined arm and leg actions on front and back; finning arm action. Level 3: Stroke Development- Learning objectives are: enter water by jumping from the side; headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions; bobbing while moving toward safety; rotary breathing; survival float; back float; change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back; tread water; flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front; front crawl and elementary backstroke. Level 4: Stroke Improvement- Learning objectives are: head first entries from the side in compact and stride positions; swim under water; feet first surface dive; survival swimming; front crawl and backstroke open turns; tread water using 2 different kicks; front and back crawl, elementary back-stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly; flutter and dolphin kicks on back. Stroke & Turn Refinement- Learning objectives are: shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke; tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely; front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming; front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly; sculling.

Session 2 July 8th - July 18th Classes are on M & TH 10:00-10:45am Parent & Child Aquatics 10:00-10:45am LTS Level 1, 2 11:00-11:45am LTS Level 3, 4 10:00-11:00am Stroke & Turn Refinement Wed’s July 10th & 17th Registration Required by July 1st

Session 1 June 17th - June 27th Classes are on M & Th 10:00-10:45am Parent & Child Aquatics 10:00-10:45am LTS Level 1, 2 11:00-11:45am LTS Level 3, 4 10:00-11:00am Stroke & Turn Refinement Wed’s June 19th & 26th Registration Required by June 10

Session 3 July 29th - Aug 8th Classes are on M & Th 10:00-10:45am Parent & Child Aquatics 10:00-10:45am LTS Level 1, 2 11:00-11:45am LTS Level 3, 4 10:00-11:00am Stroke & Turn Refinement Wed’s July 31st & Aug 7th Registration Required by July 22nd

Cancellation Policy Participant cancellations will result in a $10 processing fee deducted from the refund to cover some expenses. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks processing time. Cancellations must be in writing with a correct mailing address.

If class is cancelled due to weather you will be called, and the class will be held the following Monday or Thursday. If Stroke and Turn Refinement is cancelled due to weather, you will be called and the class will be held the following Wednesday.

HETHWOOD BENEFITS AND SERVICES Hethwood provides a varied number of benefits and services, which are designed to provide value to the community and maximize your investment. In an effort to keep our residents informed we have listed many of the items your Hethwood Foundation dues pays for: The upkeep and maintenance of:

8 Tennis Courts (4 are lighted) 2 Sparkling Jr. Olympic Size Swimming Pools w/Sundecks 7 Playground Areas 2 Clubhouses Available for Rentals

4 Sand Volleyball Courts Multiple Picnic Areas w/Charcoal Grills Two Gazebos & Softball Field & Open Green Spaces 3 Basketball Courts Duck Pond and Surrounding Trail Practice Disc Golf Tee Over 5 Miles of Trails w/Fitness Stations Nicely Equipped Fitness Center Convenient Trail to VA TECH New in 2013-Sundeck overlooking Briarwood pool and pond area

Staffing and supplies for recreational functions

Fitness classes/activities, including trained staff and equipment

Hethwood monthly newsletter, Architectural Standards & By-Laws, and office supplies

A website with up-to-date Hethwood news, important information and forms

Payroll/benefits for staff and third party accounting services

Legal advice and training in order to remain compliant with federal and state legislation, including amendments to the

Virginia State Statutes in regards to Common Interest Communities

Ongoing education for the Hethwood staff, including designation of the Hethwood Director as a Certified Manager of

Community Associations and an Association Management Specialist

Real estate taxes/Insurance

Staffing and supplies for all mowing and landscaping completed in Hethwood common areas

Electricity and/or gas for amenities and community signs

Water and chemical consumption for swimming pools along with seasonal staffing

An American Red Cross certified Learn-to-Swim program during summer months

Enforcement of the Hethwood Foundation By-Laws and Architectural Standards throughout the community, including regular

neighborhood inspections and follow up

Coordination of all Applications for Architectural Changes with the neighborhood Architectural Control Committees along with

final approval or denial

Organization of all quarterly Hethwood Foundation Board of Directors meetings and the Annual Meeting of the Members in

October

The Foundation compiles and maintains information to be included in Disclosure Packages and makes them available to

Hethwood homeowners upon request. Current homeowners are legally required to provide the information to individuals purchasing their home. Reading the information serves to educate homeowners prior to their home purchase to understand and appreciate our community.

Recap of Capital Improvements Completed in 2012: Trail paving, including Heather Drive tunnel up between Mission Hills & Pilgrims Point BW & HM pool improvements BW Clubhouse kitchen up to ADA standards New AC compressor for HM Clubhouse Grills at various locations Fitness Center Cardio equipment upgraded Mailbox replacement -Plymouth, Gloucester & Capistrano Mailbox pad replacement – Capistrano Repair cracks on tennis court near 8400 building and Fitness Center Pine tree replacement at end of Albemarle & Tall Oaks Replace some fencing along Heth Farm in Stroubles Mill Damaged/diseased tree removal Total Estimated Costs: $181,515

Improvements Scheduled for 2013: HM & BW pools new chemical control systems BW pool caulking around entire perimeter between the deck & coping BW pool replace entire fence-black aluminum BW add concrete sundeck and black aluminum fence BW some new pool furniture, new lap lanes and reel Rubber mulch for playgrounds & fitness stations Trail paving around the pond New (used) HF truck Replacement of basketball goals & poles Planting some replacement trees around pond area Replacement benches & trash can around softball area Replacement of benches around pond area Update thin client computers for office Total Estimated Costs: $131,987

Important Information

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!

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(s) should be left properly secured, with key turned in immediately after the contracted time

and clubhouse ready for the next inspection and rental.

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.

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.

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 $60 per load. Another option for debris, is to utilize the Montgomery County Consolidated Waste Sites. www.montgomerycountyva.gov, or call 382-5793.

The Stroubles Mill Garden committee selects the Morgan home at 2902 Ashlawn Dr. as our April Garden of the Month.

We began our nominating this year the week of our last Snowstorm. The Morgan’s yard stood out despite the snow with their neatly edged borders, foundation

shrubbery in complimentary varieties, and sunny, mixed white and yellow daffodils. Now that spring is here the SMNA Garden Committee invites you to take a stroll and

enjoy the many beautiful yards our neighborhood offers.

Stroubles Mill News Now that our long winter has waved goodbye with a snow storm in April, we look forward to getting out and about to enjoy all that our neighborhood offers: walking trails, lovely yards to view, open spaces, and playgrounds. Once warmer weather arrives feel free to enjoy all that Hethwood has of offer in our pools, sports courts,

planned activities and neighborly encounters.

Planning a wedding? Come by the Hethwood office &

pickup a free magazine

Best of Bridals & Events while they last! See info for local vendors

& events planning.

BestOfNRVBridalsAndEvents.com

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12’ Pure Fun trampoline Less than one year old

Pd. $190 asking $100 firm

No netting included If interested call 540-557-7072

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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 parcelm1@nationwide.com

(540) 381-6358 or (540) 230-5504 _________________________

SECOND TIME AROUND

Thrift Shop

107 Ellett Rd

Blacksburg W-Th-F-Sat

between 10am & 4pm

Phone 540-951-4327

Gently used items please!

Benefits

Montgomery County

Humane Society

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“Protect Your Children

While They Are Online”

Time Limiting/Filtering &

Blocking/Block Outgoing

Content/Monitoring Tools

Call 540-808-5647 or email

kaschmid@vt.edu

Flat rate $45.00

Pet-Sitting

Blake Parker 951-2482

Ben Parker 540- 525-5554

Lauren Jaeger 320-2781

Kiana Harris 953-1888

Rachel Minnich 230-4959

Halle Keighton 540-558-8763

Erika Gresh 951-0913

Dylan Minnich 230-4959

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Baby-Sitting

Emily Gresh 808-5572

Molly Stedfast 757-620-5924

Blake Parker 951-2482

Emily Mertes 553-5494

Lauren Jaeger 320-2781

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GENERAL YARD WORK

CALL BEN PARKER

525-5554

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Arthur Cennamo

ABR GRI

Licensed Realtor

540-230-6065

www.arthurcennamo.com

Coldwell Banker

Townside Realtors

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hethwoodmarket@gmail.com

540-951-0990

820 Heather Drive

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Check out our

weekly dinner menu!

Redwood picnic table

with 2 benches

68" long - never used - $50

Call 951-3145

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Truck Bed Cover Like new – Excellent cond.

Complete SnapTonneau cover kit

for truck bed- black vinyl cover

that fits small trucks with 6’ long

bed. $150 or best offer.

Call 552-5252 ______________________________

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.

www.hi-d-ho-dogtraining.com

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Learn Right Driving

Behind the wheel instruction

Call Leslie or Steve Roberson

Boomers5@verizon.net

961-1412 449-8684

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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

2 Ladies bicycles-$30 each

Electric Treadmill-$30

4 Patio Chairs $10 each

or all for $30

Call 540-392-2365

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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

bwalter@vt.edu

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Dog Walker & House

Sitter Call 250-1846

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QUEST FLOOR CARE, LLC

Joseph Rogers-Owner Operator

540-818-4073

www.questfloorcare.com

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House for Sale

Original owner/resident

in Haymarket Square.

Three bedrooms, remodeled

Two bathrooms plus two & a

half baths, parquet, new carpet,

new vinyl, new refrigerator

& stove, washer/ dryer, finished

patio, gazebo, pull down attic storage.

Owner/Realtor

Call 540.392.3384 or

540.381.1033

Classified Advertising

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 Heth-

wood office at 552-5252. You can also email your ad to cbspowers@hethwoodfoundation.com. 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.

CAROL EGGLESTON 540.552.8026

BETH WIDDOWSON 540.392.5051

HETHWOOD FOUNDATION, INC. 750 Hethwood Blvd., 100 H

Blacksburg, Va. 24060

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US POSTAGE PAID BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

PERMIT NO. 233

HETHWOOD RESIDENTS