We would like to welcome all our new residents.  We hope you enjoy living here and we look forward to meeting you soon.  Following are our "new" homeowners:

Jason Zoldak & Heather Blauchard	10706 Big Oaks Court
Anna Lancaster & Margaret Frankston	10719 Heatherwood Drive
James Malove	10702 Heatherwood Drive
Angel Otero	10607 Crestwood Drive
James M. Welborn II	10820 Heatherwood Drive
Kyle & Joe Ierardi	10703 Cedar Post Lane
Julia Pugh	10714 Holleybrooke Drive
Christopher Townsend	10714 Crestwood Drive
Zebulun Kipp	10000 Knotty Pine Court
Mary Achille	6304 South Ridge Court

BB Shootings

On June 7, 2010, many resident incurred vehicle damages due to BB shootings.  The suspects are possible residents of our neighborhood.   The police have reports on file; and, are working on the case(s).  If any resident who has incurred damages related to BB shootings and has not contacted the police or his/her/their insurance company, please do so ASAP.  It is extremely important  that the police have as much information as possible in order to apprehend and convict the perpetrators.

The HHOA has also incurred damages at the park and pool.  When the police are ready to file charges, we will be first in line.  There has also been damage to at least one resident's home related to these incidents.  The police are diligently working on the case(s), and they need your cooperation.

The HHOA is offering a reward to anyone who comes forward with information that will lead to a conviction.  If you see or hear anything which may be helpful to the police, please call the non-emergency police number (540) 582-7115.  So that we can maintain our community a safe place to live, we must pull together to keep the minority of unsupervised, mindless cowards from ruining what we worked so hard to enjoy in our community.

Please keep your eyes and ears open.  We hope to resolve this situation soon.  Thank you.

July 5 at 2:00 PM
July 8 at 8:00 PM
Holleybrooke/Cobblestone Subdivision
Neighborhood Watch Information Sessions

Hello, fellow neighbors.  Summertime is here and we are gearing up to conduct our second round of kickoff meetings.  Thanks to all in the community who signed up as interested in joining our neighborhood watch during pool pass sign ups.  If you were one of those individuals who wanted to obtain information before committing, or haven't yet had an opportunity to learn more about what we are all about, then your chance is coming.  We will hold two information sessions at the park pavilion on Monday, July 5th at 2:00 PM, and on Thursday, July 8th at 8:00 PM.  We hope to see you there.

HHOA Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists active participation of Holleybrooke residents in cooperation with Spotsylvania County law enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce, if not eliminate crime in our community.  Our program also promotes neighbors to know each other while working together in a spirit of unity in curbing crime.  In the process, the members of our community become continuously cognizant of suspicious activities in the neighborhood; punctual in reporting incidents to the Sheriff's Office; and, efficient in circulating relevant communication for our community awareness.

The HHOA Neighborhood Watch Program is one which community residents, in cooperation with local law enforcement authorities, directly participate in the detection, prevention, abatement and reporting of criminal activities in the community.  Therefore, in order to institutionalize the program, our community involves proactive members who can assist us in achieving our program's goals.  Ultimately, our community will be a better and safer place to live in the county.

The HHOA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator is currently soliciting volunteers.  If you are interested in joining our program, please go to www.holleybrooke.org/pdf/NeighborhoodWatchSurvey.pdf and submit your information as an email attachment to holleybrookenw@yahoo.com.  We could use all the help we can get.

Robert Borka                     

We invite all seniors, 55 and over, to join the Holleybrooke Seniors for fun and good conversation.   We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.  We are currently meeting at the Golden Corral in Massaponax.  If you need a ride, it can be arranged for one of the current members to pick you up.

In December we held our Christmas Luncheon at Mimi's Cafe.  All enjoyed good food and wonderful times with each other.

If you would like to join us in any of these activities or have further questions, please call Ann McKlveen at 786-2127 or Fran Scott at 710-5854. (V. Beall)

Please take time to read our ACC Guidelines and check your property for the areas indicated in this article as well as those in the guidelines.  Notice of Violation letters will be sent if any of the following requirements are not taken.   (Lines in red below are most frequent violations at this time.)

• Vehicles must be in an operable condition (must display all current state decals, tags), they cannot be parked on the grass, and they cannot be "covered" just to disguise the fact that they are inoperable.
  
• Pick up all litter surrounding your property (bags with telephone books, cans, paper, flyers, etc that were placed in the paper boxes).
  
• Clear your property's drainage ditches of leaves and debris.  This will allow drainage efficiency of storm water runoff through our properties.  Please place leaves and debris in proper trash receptacles at your residence.
  
• Lawns must be properly maintained.  Keep the lawn mowed and free of litter before you mow.  Pick up litter before you mow.
  
• The rear and sides of your house must be kept in an orderly manner.  Junk must be removed.  Do not dump items into your neighbor's yard.
  
• Trash MUST be kept in a CLOSED CONTAINER.  Do not store bags of trash in a trailer or outside! 
  
• Dead trees must be removed from the property.
  
• Yard sale signs, including those posted on poles, must be removed immediately after the sale.
  
• Outbuildings must be maintained (painting, new shingles, etc.)
  
• Political signs must be removed the day after the election!
  
• Be a courteous neighbor.  While parking on our streets is not an ACC violation; DO NOT park your car so as to create a road hazard for your neighbor!
  
• Advertising signs may not be displayed for more than 5 days (home improvement).
  
• Home-based business advertising may not be displayed in the yard.

The Association typically receives a phone call from homeowners who received violation notification.  In most cases, they will want to know why they are being singled out, and what about "Mr. Jones'" house.   The following summarizes actions taken by the Architectural Management:

• Major Violation Letters - 88 (illegal vehicles, litter and debris, grass)
  
• Additions or Changes - 1 (new deck)

On a positive note, as always, sincere appreciation goes to our residents who continue to be mindful of our covenants, and are courteous to our neighbors.

Please keep your lawn properly maintained.  If you need assistance, check the "Youth Services" of our Newsletter hardcopy for the list of teens within the community who can provide various services.

 

Speeding in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph within the Holleybrooke/Cobblestone subdivision is against the law.  Fortunately, we have received many complaints/concerns regarding speeding.  The Sheriff's department has been put on alert and hopefully they will be able to issue tickets to all who violate the speeding law.  We need assistance from our residents!  Please call the Spotsylvania Sheriff's office at 582-7115 and request a patrol for speeding, be sure to mention a specific location if necessary.  The Association cannot do this alone - ALL SPEEDING INCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE IN ORDER TO ENSURE SAFETY IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Animal Waste:
We received several calls from residents who have had the unfortunate task of cleaning up after a dog has defecated on their property, which includes the ditch and where their cars are parked in front of their houses.

2010 GRADUATES!  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES!  WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS!

The HHOA Newsletter created a column entitled "Hat's Off" which needs contributors like you to make it work.  This is a place where you can brag on yourself, your family or your neighbors regarding just about anything.  Do you have a new baby or similar announcement?  Did someone come to your rescue or someone else's?  Have you found a worthwhile charitable organization to give of your time?  Did a loved one receive orders of deployment or recently return?  Our community wants to recognize and honor these happenings.  Please let us know so we can post them here.

Thanks to all who help to keep the park area safe and clean.  If you see litter please do your part by picking it up and putting it in the containers. If you witness any suspicious or inappropriate activity in the pavilion or around the playground please notify the Sheriff’s office at 582-7115 immediately and then notify the HOA. (This includes extreme public display of affection)

Parents: Please advise your children NOT to use the trash can lids or picnic tables as skateboard ramps.

During a recent monthly meeting for the Chancellor Volunteer Fire/Rescue, a young girl from Powhatan County , Virginia (Monica, age 11) was introduced.  She is an animal lover who decided she wanted to do something to help animals.

Petmask.Com is the brainchild that she formed in order to provide a source to raise money to purchase Pet Rescue & Resuscitation Oxygen Mask for fire departments to help save animals.

Monica presented to the Chancellor Fire Department 4 complete sets of Pet Oxygen Masks to allow firefighters to give oxygen to pets rescued from fires. The masks come in three sizes.

If you'd like to donate, please visit www.Petmask.Com

You may designate a particular fire department as the recipient. The station that is currently the first call to our community is Chancellor #10 Fire and Rescue. (Information by Irene Davidson).

The pavilion has been a success even though we have continual vandalism.  All homeowners are welcome to use the pavilion for private birthday parties or family gatherings.  However, for liability reasons, the pavilion is not available for outside events such as sports team parties or church groups, etc.  If you want to reserve the entire pavilion for a family event, reservations are required prior to the event (two weeks notice, please).   So that all homeowners can enjoy the use of the pavilion, we ask that you always pick up after your event and either take your trash with you or utilize the large plastic trash receptacle by the shed which gets picked up on trash day.  The Board is in the process of preparing rules and regulations and they will be available to all homeowners soon.  Please use common sense when utilizing the pavilion and park area and read the existing signs.  Please remember that rules are made to protect us all.  We thank you.

Methods of Payment -

It has come to the Board's attention that there is some confusion as to how dues payments are accepted by the HHOA.  The HHOA ONLY accepts payment by check, money order or cash.  We are NOT set up to accept payment by credit card whether over the phone, in person or online.  Although online banking is now available by paying bills, the recipient is not necessarily set up to accept payment by electronic fund transfer (EFT).   The HHOA is NOT set up to accept EFTs.   Please check with your bank to find out how this process is completed if your recipient is not set up to accept funds electronically.   You may think that the funds are sent electronically, but in reality, a physical check is cut to the HHOA by means of a clearing house and the check is mailed through the US Postal System and reaches our post office box through the post office.

If for some reason the check does not clear your account (which you must monitor), chances are the check may have been lost in the mail.  The HHOA is not responsible for checks lost, stolen or returned.  The HHOA has been receiving non-electronic payments for twenty years and does not foresee changing its policy.  It is cost prohibitive.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.  Thank you.

 

July 16, 2010
(weather permitting)
8:00 PM at the Park
PG Movie TBA
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, popcorn, drinks and, or course, the kids!

 

Saturday. July 31, 2010
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Community Yard Sale will be advertised in the Free Lance-Star for Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Each resident who wishes to participate will be responsible for their own items at their residence.  Residents may place directional signs, however, they MUST be removed by Saturday evening or be subject to a fine.

Are you a stay-at-home Mom or working part-time?   Do you want to socialize with other fellow community moms and have play dates with the kids?  If you are interested in joining and/or forming the Holleybrooke/Cobblestone Moms Group, send an email to: HolleybrookeMomsGroup@gmail.com

If you have an idea for the newsletter or you would like to contribute an article, please contact us.
You may send your article or idea to the HOA address:

Holleybrooke HOA
P O Box 1088
Spotsylvania, VA  22553

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