C hesterfield V illage

APRIL 2012

NEIGHBORHOOD

NEWSLETTER OF THE CHESTERFIELD VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION www.hoachesterfield.com

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Pool construction nearly complete

by Melissa Wittmer

What an exciting year to be on the Board of Directors. Monthly board meetings are now wellattended by residents who come to have a voice in the discussions. One of the most visual (and noisy) improvements is occurring at the pool. Last year, the pool was repainted and brand-new tiles were installed. This looked great, but the pool concrete deck was cracking and in need of repair. One of the obvious areas in need of work done was around the edge of the pool where severe cracks were allowing pool water to get behind the tiles. The Association contracted with Gary Weaver of All Brite pools and Curtis Triplett of Triplett Overlays LLC to repair the pool deck. During this process, all cracked areas of the deck were cut out and filled. Then, the entire surface was ground down and washed to expose the concrete surface. Now, the fun stuff begins! Curtis Triplett is experienced in working with concrete and decorate overlays. His company is transforming the pool deck with stamped concrete patterns. The original surface was a textured spray-deck. The new deck surface will be long-lasting, crack resistant and slip-resistant.

A brick border will be applied around the perimeter of the large pool and baby pool and the interior deck will be stamped with a stone pattern. The end result will be beautiful and will blend in nicely with the existing design of the pool clubhouse.
Want to go to the pool this summer? All residents must have an electronic pool pass card when they attend the poolthis pass proves your residency. Contact Bob Sheldon at 887.9311 if you need a pool pass. Pool rules and regulations are posted at the pool and on the association website at www.hoachesterfield.com. The pool should open Friday, May 25 for Memorial Day Weekend.

Letter From the President

By Michael Olmsted

This is Home!
CVHA Board of Directors
President Michael Olmsted 417.887.8376 Vice President Lorna Hammock 417.225.2011 Secretary Melissa Wittmer 417.889.9296 Treasurer Jennifer Choi 954.240.9434 Architectural Control Dale and Susie Brothers 417.887.7159 Pool Robert Sheldon 417.887.9311 Clubhouse Rentals Chad Carter 417.501.6345 Neighborhood Watch Edd Liniger 417.887.1375 CVHA Contact Email Address hoachesterfield@gmail.com Twelve years ago my wife and I had met for lunch in a Chesterfield Village restaurant because it was convenient to the separate meetings we had that day. With our two children gone from the nest we no longer needed a five bedroom house on a double lot. Just for fun we drove through CV and spotted an interesting house under construction. I went inside first, then called to my wife: Come inside ... you will want to see this, but I'm afraid it will cost us! There were fewer and smaller trees then. We could see the Palace Theater marquee from our windows. I remember the key meeting when we voted to buy the development from Barry Cox and everyone present wrote a check then and there to finalize the deal. What attracted me then and continues to make me stay here? The covenants are good and the residential and commercial areas remind me of smaller towns I grew up in and where I served my first churches. Alan Bates, the architect who designed the commercial area, was a member of my church. Growing up in an Air Force family and through 45 years of pastoral ministry, I saw most of the U.S. and some of the world. Retiring after 22 years as senior pastor of University Heights Baptist Church in Springfield, Nan and I elected to remain in Chesterfield Village, a quiet place where we can enjoy coffee on our patio, neighbors who are friendly and helpful, and where we can walk to a restaurant or theater. After years of being on call 24/7, serving on various boards, and attending endless meetings, retirement offers challenges for my wife as well as me. As a minister I always believed in community involvement outside the church, so I have campaigned for school bonds, helped with other non-profits, done programs for art groups, served on boards for the Museum of Ozarks History and Parents as Teachers, etc. Even now in my golden years I continue to believe we should all volunteer to benefit our community. In my second year as president of our CV board I continue to be impressed with those who serve with the welfare of our neighborhood as their motivation. Every month I witness the energy and concern of these good people, who bring their business experience and practical knowledge to the table, as we face everything from large pool maintenance expenses to residents who ignore our covenants and the welfare of our village. The one frustration that every board has faced from day one has been how to rectify the actions of a resident who acts without considering how it will affect neighbors, or fails to pay annual dues, or neglects to care for their property. We retain legal counsel, file liens and consider filing suit in small claims court, but try other solutions first. Sometimes we must call the police. Know that our board works with one goal in mind: to make CV a wonderful place to live for all residents. When the pool opens this spring, you will see updates and improvements. The city is already addressing some tree problems (city right-of-way areas only) and has asked us to work with them to improve our neighborhood. This week the city is repairing sidewalks damaged largely by tree roots. We encourage your involvement with the police sponsored Neighborhood Watch program. If you see any suspicious person or activity call the police: your input is valuable. Chesterfield is a village where we can work together to maintain friendliness, pride of ownership, and a good life. For my wife, Nan, and me Chesterfield Village has become home!

CVHA Committees
NeighborWoods Program Melissa Wittmer 417.889.9296 Kids Club Lorna Hammock 417.225.2011

Please address all correspondence to:

Chesterfield Village Homeowners Association Inc. 2101 West Chesterfield Blvd. Bldg. C, Suite 100 PMB 69 Springfield, MO 65807

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Neighborhood Clean -up Mailbox need a touch-up? Edd Liniger has already put a fresh coat of paint on Day Scheduled all of the light poles and stop signs in the neighborChesterfield Village will have a clean-up day on Sunday, May 6. Please show up at the pool clubhouse at 2:00 p.m. to help out. Plans are to do a spring-cleaning in the clubhouse, pick up trash if needed and to fill the pool planters with new plants. This is a great project for kids to be involved in! Please bring some cleaning supplies, shovels, and gardening gloves. We need your help, so please show up and meet your neighbors. Call Melissa Wittmer at 889.9296 if you have any questions. hood. He is offering to paint mailboxes too. Please contact him at 887.1375 for information about prices and scheduling.

Egg Hunt was a Success

The Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt on March 31 was a lot of fun! Seventeen children and their parents participated in the annual event at the pool clubhouse/tennis courts. After kids found eggs outside and on the courts, everybody returned to the clubhouse for refreshments and fun. What a great way to meet new neighbors.

Like us on Facebook to win prizes!

Chesterfield Village has a page on Facebook. Find us at www.facebook.com/ chesterfieldvillagehoa. We plan to use the page to post event reminders and general information. Neighbors can also post to the site! Like the page to be entered into a drawing for prizes like gift certificates to area restaurants and theaters. The winner of Mays drawing will be posted in the next newsletter.

Spring Yard Sale is Coming up!

If you have plans to go anywhere on the morning of April 28, be prepared for lots of traffic in the neighborhood. The Spring Yard Sale is a big neighborhood event that is wellattended. Be careful when driving as many people will be driving and walking in the streets. The sale is scheduled to run from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Ads will run in the Springfield News-Leader and on several online sites, including Craigslist. Good newsthe $3 fee to participate in the yard sale has been waived!

Neighborhood Directory
Residents who are new to the neighborhood should submit their information to Melissa Wittmer so that it can be included in the new directory. Please contact Melissa Wittmer at 417.889.9296 or at chesterfieldvillagenewsletter@gmail.com if you have questions. Plans are to publish the directory this summer.

Advertising Rates
Current circulation is about 200 homes. Business card: $25, 1/4 page: $40, 1/2 page: $65, Full page: $100
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Wont You Be My Neighbor?

A column that profiles a neighbor each month.

Dwane and Lora Turnage

Chesterfield Village is about to lose a wonderful family. The Turnages have lived in the neighborhood for nine years and they are moving to Kansas City to pursue a career opportunity. We are all busy people and Dwane and Lora are no exception. Dwane currently works in the marketing department of Kansas City Life Insurance and Lora works at Mercy as a respiratory therapist. Thankfully, the Turnages cared about this neighborhood enough to take the time to serve on the boardseveral times! Dwane served one term as Vice-President and Grounds, two terms as President and grounds, two terms as grounds board member and one term as pool supervisor. Lora served two terms as President of the Board. Dwane and Lora agreed to be interviewed for the newsletter and their responses follow: One of the nice things about Chesterfield is that there have not been substantial changes in the neighborhood since we moved in. During our time on the board we did see improvements made to the fence and monuments on Cox road, the pool deck and equipment were refurbished, the tennis courts were resurfaced and the clubhouse interior was freshened. We also won a grant from the city through the "Neighborwoods" program to replant trees along the boulevard that were destroyed in the ice storm. But a delightful thing about the neighborhood is that everyone keeps their properties looking so nice, that I can honestly say the homes look as good today as they did then. We moved to Chesterfield for several reasons. First the location is excellent. It is close to everything. Second, the architecture of the neighborhood appealed to us. So many neighborhoods, even very nice ones, often have a "cookie cutter" look. Chesterfield is full of unique homes that are beautiful. Finally, the amenities of the neighborhood are unmatched. Our Clubhouse, pool and tennis areas along with our common grounds are on par with any top flight neighborhood in the city and we made use of them often. Our neighbors are the thing that we will miss most about living in Chesterfield. We have made some wonderful friends in the neighborhood. It is so nice to take a walk and feel like you live in such a friendly and inviting place. Being close to the Palace and some great eateries is a nice bonus, and nothing can beat the wonderful pool on a hot summer's day. When not working we enjoy our two kids Griffin and Katie who have grown up in Chesterfield. Griffin is currently a freshman at Kickapoo and is on the Varsity tennis team. I enjoy tennis as well. Kate is very active in the arts and is currently in the Troupe at Little Theatre. Lora has been able to participate with Kate as they have been in a production together. We also enjoy volunteering at our church. We are strong proponents of neighborhood involvement. I have said many times that before we served on the board, we owned a home in Chesterfield, and after we served we felt more like a residents of a community. Service is a great way to meet your neighbors and feel connected in a special way to your community. We highly recommend it. If there are things that you don't like or that you would like to see enhanced, there is no better way than to stand up and make it happen.

Dont buy the house, buy the neighborhood. -Russian Proverb

Do you know of a neighbor who should be featured in this column? Please contact Melissa Wittmer at chesterfieldvillagenewsletter@gmail.com or call 417.889.9296. Residents can submit articles with photographs for the column.

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Just for fun

Contributed by Tyler Smith
I think it would be great if everyone in this neighborhood enjoyed the Chesterfield Village entertainment as much as I. Why go to the Gillioz? Theres nothing special about the Palace Theatre. JQH and the Juanita Hammons Hall are places to go with a lot of people you dont even know. Why not join the free shows with folks you know - your friends? All these good people are your neighbors and the entertainment can be found on nearly every street corner in our lovely neighborhood. Here is an example of what goes on around you. The story below is about Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Bird (on the left) plays the part of Mrs. Smith in the story. Mr. Bird (on the right) play the part of Mr. Smith. Now the story goes like this: Act 1 - Scene 1: Mrs. Smith (bird on left) says - You had better do what I say! Mr. Smith (bird on right) says - Yes ma'am ! The End!

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NeighborWoods Project is Picking Up

by Melissa Wittmer

Its been a while since weve had any information about the NeighborWoods Program in Chesterfield Village. The good news is that the City recently hired a new coordinator of the program and he has quite a lot of work to do to get the City back on schedule with tree plantings, maintenance and overseeing NeighborWoods project proposals. I attended a proposal workshop meeting on April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. At the meeting, the new coordinator of NeighborWoods, Troy Powell, gave an overview of the program and what neighborhoods must do to participate. The program overview described the purpose of the program as a goal to develop and maintain our community forest. By partnering with the citizens of Springfield, especially through its neighborhoods, together we can rejuvenate, enhance and sustain this valuable community asset. This program is important to Chesterfield Village because the City of Springfield completed a detailed tree inventory this year to identify trees that need to be removed and pruned along city right-of-ways. In addition to finding 55 trees that need to be removed, they also identified 147 locations throughout the
Melissa Wittmer and Troy Powell, Assistant Urban Forester Technician

neighborhood that would potentially be good places to plant new trees. If we want the trees, though, we have to do some work. The NeighborWoods Committee in Chesterfield Village has about three active members and we desperately need more people. Committee members will eventually be trained by the City of Springfield as Tree keepers. The committee will also plan and organize neighborhood plantings and mulch days. The City will plant trees that are between 1 and 2 inches in trunk diameter for deciduous trees (about 6 to 16 feet tall) and between 4 to 16 feet in high for evergreen trees. Our goal this year is to plant at least 25 trees. Committee members do not have to plant treesthe City will actually do that for us if needed. We just need to water the trees consistently for 5 years to get them established. Twice a year, the City will provide enough mulch for all of the trees. We (the neighborhood) is responsible for applying the mulch. The proposal process is competitive. The Tree City of USA Citizens Advisory Committee members will evaluate all proposals, taking into consideration the six requirements of the proposal: Narrative, Planting Plan and Map, Establishment Plan, Tree Permits, Estimated Project Costs Worksheet and Request Form, and Itemized Budget. The proposal deadline is quickly approaching and one of requirements is to show adequate neighborhood participation
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Hi! My name is Kenny and I recently moved into the neighborhood with my wife, Jessica, and our two kids. We own Lucky Nails nail salon and our commitment is to our clients and our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with all of our services. We hope that we can make your visit memorable. We are a full service nail salon specializing in Solar nails, gel nails, SOAK OFF GEL MANICURE. We also provide spa manicures and pedicures. We hope to see you and very thankful for your support!

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for the program. My goal is to find at least 10 neighbors to volunteer to serve on this committee. You will have the satisfaction of participating in something that will beautify the neighborhood, increase property values, and provide enjoyment for future generations.

2012 Project Proposal Timeline

Friday May 11 - Preliminary proposal due. Friday June 8 - Proposals with signature of Urban Forester must be received at the Office of the Urban Forester: 1010 West Chestnut St., Springfield, MO, 65802 Friday July 6 - Applicants notified of project approval. Friday August 3 - All tree permits due for preliminary approval. May 1, 2013 - Approved applicants must have projects completed.

Save the Date!!!

Have you just moved in? Or, do you want to meet some new people who live in the neighborhood? Maybe you want to check out the changes at the pool. Plan to attend movie night at the pool on Saturday, June 9 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pizza will be served in the clubhouse. More information about the event will be published in the next newsletter. Special thanks to Jay and Lisa Jones for providing equipment and set-up for this event!

Want to help out?

Email Melissa Wittmer chesterfieldvillagenewsletter@gmail.com Include your 1. Name 2. Address 3. Phone Number 4. Email address Committee members will meet occasionally to discuss project plans. Committee members do not have to be knowledgeable about trees or gardening to volunteer! Committee members must participate in future training offered by the City of Springfield

Using the Brain Tracker grid below, how many words can you find? Each word must contain the central F and no letter can be used twice, however, the letters do not have to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. There is at least one nine letter word. Excellent: 41 words. Good: 35 words. Average: 28 words.

Puzzle Corner

CVHA Meeting Schedule

Monday, May 7 Monday, June 4 Monday, July 9
7:00 p.m. Every 1st Monday Chesterfield Village Clubhouse
Solutions on page 8

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Community Calendar
April 28 April 28 Chesterfield Village Neighborhood Spring Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. OTC Community Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., OTC Springfield Campus, Activities include annual car show, free welding repairs, plant sale, health screenings, Springfield-Greene County Library Book-mobile, kids activities Master Gardener Plant Sale at Nathaniel Greene Park, 7:30 a.m. Emerald Pointe and Emerald Park Neighborhood Garage Sale, 7:30 a.m. Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl Downtown, 9:00 p.m. Arts Fest on Walnut Street, Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tickets are $3 in advance at McDonalds Restaurants, $5 at the gate, Children 5 and under are free Chesterfield Village Neighborhood Cleanup Day at the Pool, meet at 2:00 in the Clubhouse Free admission all day for Mothers at Dickerson Park Zoo Memorial Day Weekend! Come hang out at the pool.

Covenant Corner
Covenants and restrictions were established to ensure the safety and beauty of our neighborhood. This column serves as a reminder of some of the covenants and restrictions we are required to adhere to. Residents can view the covenant in its entirety online at www.hoachesterfield.com

April 28 May 4-5 May 5 May 5-6

Lawns should be maintained and kept weed-free! Article 8, Section 9, b

Each owner shall keep all shrubs, trees, grass and plantings neatly trimmed, properly cultivated and free of trash, weeds, and other unsightly material. In the event that the owner fails to maintain his lawn...the Association may enter upon said lot and may do so, and the Owner shall reimburse the Association for its costs, upon demand.

May 7 May 13 May 25-27

Neighborhood Watch
It was reported to Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Edd Liniger, that an individual was removing mail out of mailboxes in an attempt to steal checks. The thief looked for mailboxes with flags up and removed all mail. Police were contacted and the person was arrested. Continue to use caution when leaving information in the mailbox.
Answer to puzzle on page 7:

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