Winter Wonderland

The Woodlake Community Association Newsletter

December 2012

In This Issue

2013 Fee Schedule, pgs 2-3 Staff Member Remembered, pg 3 Is Your Backyard Fire Pit Legal? pg 5 Board Briefs, pg 6 Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday, pg 7 Staff Takes Fitness Challenge, pg 9 ARB Approvals, pg 11 New Residents, pg 11 Community Liaisons, pg 11 What To Know About SNOW, pg 13 Resident Spotlight, pg 14 WSRC Programs, pg 17 Turkey Trot Raises $20,000! pg 18 Covenant Clips, pg 19 WCA Calendar, pg 21 Luminary Night, pg 21 Give This Christmas Away, pg 23

2012 Is Award-Winning Year For Woodlake!

As another year draws to a close, Woodlake has much to be proud of. We won three categories in the well-known "Best & Worst" edition of Richmond Magazine in 2012: BestDesigned Residential Development, Best Suburban Neighborhood Entrance, and Best Community Yard Sale. In the category of Neighborhood With The Widest Variety Of Architectural Styles, we came in second. Woodlake Board, staff, committees and volunteers invested many hours in a variety of projects and programs in 2012 that were undoubtedly instrumental in residents' votes for Woodlake as the best! While we can't name them all, a few in particular stand out!

The WCA Long Range Planning Committee took on the challenge of creating and implementing a community-wide survey to identify our strengths and opportunities, as well as our challenges. The 18-question survey received a record number of responses, giving us an incredible data set to evaluate, and helping the committee as they work to set the long-term direction of our community. Residents began enjoying our most visible and exciting achievement in August, when our new bike trail opened, connecting Harbour Park to many of our neighborhoods, and creating a beautiful space for watching nature. Our maintenance crew took on the arduous

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Winter Wonderland Holiday Decorating Contest

$100 GRAND PRIZE!

Two $50 SECOND PRIZES!

Use one of the 5 categories to inspire your decorating theme, then call the WCA at 739-4344 to enter. You may enter in 2 categories. Voting will take place after dark, December 14-19, and winners will be announced at woodlakeonline. com at 11AM on December 20.

Traditional Holiday

Decorate your home in a "traditional" holiday look.

Winter Whimsy

Create a whimsical or children's display to appeal to all ages.

YOU BE THE JUDGE!

Bundle up, jump in the car, and take your family on a tour of Woodlake's Winter Wonderland, then go online to vote for your favorites. Watch for more details in the December newsletter.

Back To Nature

Emphasize natural elements such as fruits, vines, and other plant material, but be sure to light it so it can be seen after dark!

Creative Use Of Light

Decorate using mostly lights in a creative and tasteful manner.

Best Wreath Or Door

Don't want to go all out? Create a stunning wreath or door display, and light it well so it can be seen at night.

14900 Lake Bluff Parkway ? Midlothian, VA 23112 ? 804-739-4344 ?

Woodlake Community Association Board of Directors

George Rogerson, President tombesscatherine@

Sharon Markowski, Vice President gjm185@

Mark Riblett, Treasurer riblettfamily@

Del Rio Walkey, Secretary dwalkey@

David Faulkner, Director belize@

Ray Turcan, Director RNTURCAN@

Brian Krezel, Director krezelbk@

WCA Office & Staff

Woodlake Community Association, Inc. 14900 Lake Bluff Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 TEL: (804) 739-4344 FAX: (804) 739-5157

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Julie Joyner Community Manager communitymanager@

Lyn Hornick Accounting Manager accounting@

Cindy McVey Community Services Manager services@

Brian Hoyle Community Standards Manager communitystandards@

Gail Fenske Volunteer & Special Projects Coordinator

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Dawn Desper Administrative Assistant admin@

John Russell, Maintenance Manager

Life on the Lake is published 11 times per year by the Woodlake Community Association.

The WCA welcomes information, stories and photos about life in Woodlake.

Please submit by the 10th of each month. services@

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Woodlake Community Association 2013 Fee Schedule

Assessment (Residential)

Capitalization Fee (one-time) Hand Billing Fee

$492.60/year $123.15/quarter $492.60 $10.00/quarter

Signs Yard Sale Sign Lost Pet Sign FSBO/FLBO Sign FSBO/FLBO Lead-In Sign

$20.00 refundable $20.00 refundable $65.00 ($45 refundable) $20.00 refundable

Publications Phone Directory Covenants, Design Guidelines

$6.00 $6.00 each or $10 for both

Boating & Facilities Day Sailor Mooring Post T-Rack RV/Dry Storage Lot Pontoon Marina Slip

$15.00/year $70.00/year $45.00/year $720.00/year $850.00/year

Pontoon Boat Rental

Fri-Sun

1? Hours

2 Hours

Mon-Thur

1? Hours

2 Hours

$45.00 $60.00 $35.00 $60.00

Pavilion Rental

Resident Functions / Outside Functions, rented by a resident

1-25 People

$20/$30 per hour

26-50 People

$30/$45 per hour

51-100 People

$50/$75 per hour

101-200 People

$80/$120 per hour

Over 200 People

$120/$180 per hour

Weddings Only

$700/$1400 per day

See Mailbox Prices on page 3

Life on the Lake

WCA Staff Member Remembered

The Board and staff were deeply saddened to learn that retired Woodlake Community Association employee and North Chase resident Jude Kinney passed away in November 2012. Jude worked in the WCA office for a number of years as our office manager. The first person that met you at the door or answered the phone, Jude took great pride and delight in providing our community members great customer service from start to finish. A talented and creative writer, Jude took charge of a multitude of projects, such as a revision of our directory blue pages, and she initiated regular newsletter articles, including the Neighborhood Knockout and Spotlight on Special People series. She could often be found working after hours to make sure that an article was just so, and spent extra time listening to every customer who needed an empathetic ear.

Jude provided enthusiastic support for Woodlake before, during, and after her employment with us, as a volunteer and community advocate. Chances are great that if you walk the trails, attend community functions or come by the office on occasion, you had the opportunity to enjoy a conversation with Jude!

To Jude's husband, Jim, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, we extend our sympathies, and we'll remember Jude's many contributions to Woodlake over the years. Her passion for community, service and people will be missed by all of us.

Jude Kinney with her husband Jim, enjoying the lake she loved.

December 2012

2013 WCA Mailbox Prices

Box only (pick up at WCA, you install)

Nameplate only (use existing box and post)

Number Plate only (use existing box and post)

Full Unit With Name (includes post, nameplate and box)

Post and Nameplate (use existing box)

$30 $41 $46 $159 $139

Box and Installation

Blank Nameplate only (use existing post and box)

Full Unit with no name (includes post, blank nameplate and box)

Post with Blank Nameplate (use existing box)

$48 $29 $150 $130

For options not listed, call WCA at 739-4344

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Is Your Backyard Fire Pit or Chiminea Legal?

With their glowing warmth and beautiful, dancing flames, it's easy to get caught up in the ambiance of a fire pit's glow; however, fire departments all over the country report an increase in calls related to this popular item. It's always important to keep fire dangers in mind and use your fire pit cautiously and responsibly, and with our county's current drought conditions, it's especially important to be diligent. Read on to make sure you're in compliance with local ordinances, and that you're keeping your family safe around the backyard fire.

Fire departments all over the country report an increase in calls related to backyard fire pits.

Woodlake is in a "No Burn" section of Chesterfield County, meaning that open burning is not allowed at any time without a permit. That means you can't burn leaves or other yard debris, but what about your fire pit or chiminea?

According to the Chesterfield County Fire Marshal's Office, backyard "warming fires" are perfectly legal, as long as a few rules are followed: ? Burning must be for recreational, warming purposes only. ? The pit and/or fire may be no larger than 3'X 2' (If your pit is larger, the fire must be kept to this size). ? Use only "clean" wood. Burning of any toxic materials is prohibited, including but not limited to: paper, used lumber or trade waste, impregnated or treated/painted wood, toxic or hazardous waste or their containers, building or demolition materials, household waste. In other words, burn only the same firewood you would use in your indoor fireplace. ? Keep adequate fire extinguishing equipment on hand to control or extinguish the fire should it start to spread or get out of control. Fires should be constantly attended by a competent person until it is extinguished and no longer smoldering.

Questions about campfires, warming fires and bonfires should be directed to the Chesterfield Fire Marshal's Office at firemarshal@ or (804) 748-1426.

Permanent outdoor structures, such as fireplaces or in-ground fire pits must be approved by the ARB before construction. Call Brian Hoyle at 739-4344 for more information.

Fire Pit Safety

Position it safely

Place or build your fire pit at least 10 feet from structures and flammable items.

Put it on solid ground

Place a fire pit on a solid surface and in an open area, avoiding overhanging trees or rooflines. Never use a free-standing fire pit directly on your deck or other flammable surface. Experts recommend that you place it on a fire pit pad, stone slabs or bricks over the wood. A fire pit can then be used safely on top of these surfaces, as long as the fire-resistant materials extend at least 24 inches beyond the perimeter of the fire pit.

Don't place it in an enclosed area

Fumes from fire pits can be harmful without proper ventilation.

Keep an extinguisher handy

Always keep a fire extinguisher near your fire pit and know how to use it correctly. Use safety gloves when handling a hot fire pit.

Avoid using soft wood

Woods such as pine or cedar that pop will likely throw sparks. Use only hard, seasoned wood.

Never use lighter fluid

The National Fire Protection Association and the Consumer Product Safety Commission say pourable fuel can cause flash fires and burns when added to an already burning fire pit. Both organizations warn against using liquid fuel.

Man the flame

Never leave any fire unattended, especially if children are nearby.

Stay three feet from the heat

Establish a three-foot "kid-free zone" around your fire pit. Teach your children and their friends the rule, and always watch children who are near a fire.

Dress appropriately

Don't wear loose-fitting clothing or flammable fabrics such as nylon.

Cool it

Throwing water in a fire pit may not be enough to extinguish the flame completely. To be safe, let coals cool and gently pour water over them. Make sure the embers are completely extinguished before going indoors.

Dispose of ash properly

Do not clean out the coals or wood right away, but allow to cool fist. Even if you think they're completely out, don't use use plastic or paper bags. Buy a metal ash bucket at your local hardware store and use that to allow ash and embers to cool thoroughly.

December 2012

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