Edgehill Association, P O Box 1528, Yorktown, VA March / April 2018

Editor: Margaret Morris: gmarg123@gmail.com Website: http://www.edgehillonline.org

Edgehill Board Positions Open for2019

Elections are November 2018Installation in January 2019

Edgehill Homeowners Association is seeking GeneralBoard Members, Treasurer, and Membership Director.

Duties for each position:

General Board Member: Attend monthly board meetings,vote on issues for the community, help with activities whenpossible, help solicit new members.

Treasurer: Should have basic bookkeeping skills. Basic dutiesare to collect membership dues, pay bills for the association,such as mortgage, utilities and other incurred expenses. Bankreconciliations and basic Financial Statements are preparedmonthly. Quickbooks is the software we use and is pretty easyto learn. As a board member you would attend monthlymeetings andwork to help keep our pool and clubhouse a viableongoing concern. Theresa has offered to work with the newTreasurer now to help learn how it works. Contact TheresaWalker at: walkertheresa100@gmail.com (757-876-6188) ifyou're interested, and she will help orient you to the positionbefore you take over.

Membership Director: Needs basic computer skills forspreadsheets,Word documents, some email duties. Process andtrack new memberships; work closely with treasurer; maintainlist of active members and provide this to the board and poolmanagement; distribute membership packets to pool members(pool passes, guest passes, pool schedule and rules) to all activepool members before pool opens in spring; Answermembership questions by email and phone; Solicit newmembers; Check sign-in sheets at pool; Attend monthly boardmeetings and advise board of membership activity. ContactLynn Cooper at: edgehillmembership@gmail.com or(757-877-8865.)

A HUGE THANK-YOU to Craig Kanai ofKanai Plumbing for once again coming to ourrescue after an emergency call on a Sundaymorning at the clubhouse. We appreciate hiskindness and willingness to help. Thank you so

much! We have some amazing people in this neighborhood!

at: edgehillmembership@gmail.c

Pay your Edgehill Membership Online at: https://squareup.com/market/edgehill-association-inc

Also: If you wish to make a donation to the pool fund, oranything else, the link is also on this page. For information,contact Theresa Walker at walkertheresa100@gmail.com or(757) 876-6188.

EDGEHILL ANNUALYARD SALE !

Saturday, April 28, 8 am to 2pm

It’s time to clean out closets, drawersand garages again! A $10 rental fee will get you two six-foottables to use at your driveway, balloons for your mailbox, and youraddress marked on the Edgehill map.

Pick up the tables the evening before at the clubhouse and returnthem at the end of the day, on Saturday.

The $10 fee helps defray the cost of newspaper ads and printingthe maps. Contact Patti and Dicki Wells atpkwells54@gmail.com or (757-879-5030).

HABITS CREATE

MAGIC

President/Membership Lynn Cooper 877-8865Vice Pres/ MaintenanceVice Pres/Rental Roxanne Lord 890-9432Secretary Cindy Brown 739-0391Treasurer Theresa Walker 876-6188Swim Team President Laurel Garrelts 817-1103

Director Jane Deasy 890-9340Director Steve Fisher 877-4025Director Tara Galvez 898-3199Director Steve/Pat Childers 898-4969Director Buck Rodgers 930-3757Director Keith Pelletier 561-1414Director Pandie Howell 897-4250Web Page/Newsletter Margaret Morris 898-5547

EHA BOARD MEMBERS

EDGEHILL: A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

Possibly because of age, as well as wear and tear, the Edgehill pool has recently sprung a leak and is slowly but surely draining water intothe ground. At this point in time, we still have not been able to locate the source of the leak, although we hope to over the next fewweeks. Once we find the leak, we will have to repair it, which will cost us money we don't really have. In the past, when things neededto be done, people have been generous in donating the funds necessary to make it happen. We are once again in a position where weneed people to step up and help. If you can see your way clear to give some small donation to help defray the cost of pool repair, wewould be grateful. Please contact Theresa Walker at: walkertheresa100@gmail.com (757-876-6188) if you can help.ALSO: If you have an intimate knowledge of plumbing in, around, or beneath a pool, contact Roxanne Lord: lordtncc@cox.net,or 890-9432; or Theresa Walker (See above.)

A great thank-you to those people who have generously donated funds for the repair of the pool. Your donations aredeeply appreciated and will help defray the cost of repairs.

SEEKING DONATIONS TO DEFRAY POOL REPAIR

HELP NEEDED WITH CLUBHOUSE PROJECTS!

Volunteers needed to complete one or two projects around the Edgehill Clubhouse. This is a good opportunity for a teenneeding voluneer hours. Contact: Theresa Walker at: walkertheresa100@gmail.com (757-876-6188)1. Painting exterior trim on the clubhouse.2. Slides on playground, and the playground in general3. Tree with fungus needs to be treated or cut down.

What a class act!Between the fur coat and the shoes, Irma Cane

has it all!

Need Volunteers to help with Pool "Kid's Day Care" visiting groups.

We have two organizations who bring a group of kids to the pool one day a week during the summer for two or three hours. Whenthey arrive, we need volunteers to sign them in, give them instructions about pool rules, and hand out arm bands. We also needsomeone to remain at the pool during the time they're there. Traditionally, the groups have been well-behaved and no trouble.If you are willing and interested, contact Roxanne Lord: lordtncc@cox.net or 890-9432. These summer camp kids usually come

betwen 12 noon and 12:30, but are gone by 2:30 or 3:00 at the very latest. One group arrived on Monday and the other on Friday last year. Thedays will most likely remain the same this season.

One of the greatest gifts you can give to yourloved ones is to listen to them.

CALENDAR QUICK LOOK

March2 - School Early dismissal3 - HORTICULTURAL Event27 - Yorktown Bookclub30 - School Early Dismissal

April2 - 6 - Spring Break, Schools

27 - Yorktown Bookclub

28 - Edgehill Yard Sale29 - Swim Team Sign-up

29 - Clean-Up day

YORKTOWN BOOK CLUB

March 27 – Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. VanceApril 24 – One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus

Keep the Edgehill Eels swim teamin mind for next year. It's a greatexperience for young people andexcellent exercise!

EDGEHILL: A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

NEW NEIGHBORS?If you have a new neighbor move in next door, they deserve to be welcomed appropriately. Please notify Susan Rife:

rifesa2@gmail.com so she can present them with a welcome basket.

Interested in getting more information about the Edgehill EELS Swim Team or ready to sign up for another excitingyear?

Mark your calendar for April 29th from 2 to 4 pm. We will be at the clubhouse to answer all your questions and sign upswimmers. We finished last year as the DIVISION 3 Champions and look forward to competing again this year. Kids fromage 3 to 18 can join the team to have fun and develop as a swimmer. Practices begin the day after Memorial Day and end thelast week in July. We compete in swim meets with other local teams and look forward to keeping this Edgehill tradition alive!The team is always looking for sponsors as well so if you would like to advertise your business on a banner or on our teamshirt, let us know! For questions, please email eelpresident@gmail.com or call 757.817.1103.

The 24th Horticultural Extravaganza -- Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Poquoson High School

The Horticultural Extravaganza is sponsored by the VA Cooperative Extension and the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners.More than 100 individuals attend this annual event. Registrants will attend classes, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations atthis 1-day event. They will receive information from gardening enthusiasts and experts on a wide variety of horticultural topicsranging from bee keeping to healthy lawn management, from composting to proper pruning techniques, and gardening fromAster to Zucchini. Vendors and exhibitors will provide information, answer horticultural-related questions, and will displayplants and garden products. Preregistration required: Call the York/Poquoson Extension Office at 757-890-4940 to register.

Mondays 6:30: YogaThursdays 6 pm or 4:30 pm, depending on week: Chair YogaMay 27 - Memorial Day Picnic!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC

It's once a year, and it's always fun. However, it does require preparation. If you're interested in volunteering, this is a good placeto start. We need help purchasing and cooking food, setting up, keeping up with RSVPs, etc. Contact Lynn Cooper at:edgehillmembership@gmail.com or (757-877-8865.)

Edgehill Resident Membership Enrollment 2018 FAMILY LAST NAME _______________________________________PREVIOUS POOL PASS # (if known)_________ HOME ADDRESS____________________________________City_________________________ PHONE:_____________________ CELL ________________________ CELL ______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________ Household members: (please include age for minors or Senior discount) __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age (If more, list on back of paper.)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCES: Family: limited to those currently living at membership address. Any household residents not included in the membership may not come to the pool as guests. __ Family Membership - 3 members $400 by 4/1: $380 __ Family Membership - 4-6 members $450 by 4/1: $428 __ Family Membership - more than 6 members $450 + $25/person by 4/1: $428 +$24/Person

__ Couple Membership $300 by 4/1: $285 __ Single Membership $200 by 4/1: $190 __ Senior Couple (at least one member 62 or older) $200 by 4/1: $190 __ Senior Single (62 or older) $150 by 4/1: $142

__Active – non pool membership which includes member activities, discount on clubhouse rentals, eligibility to vote on Association issues and serve on Board. $100/household First Responders - 20% Discount Active Duty Military – 10% Discount __ Family 3 Members $320 __ Family 3 Members $360 __ Family 4-6 Members $360 __ Family 4-6 Member $405 __ Family more than 6 Members $360 + $20/Person __ Family more than 6 Members $405+$24/Person __ Couple $240 __ Couple: $270 __ Single $160 __ Single $180

All memberships include 2 guest pool passes. Guest passes are $5 each at the snack shack. Please plan ahead as snack shack is not always open and guards do not accept cash. __Check here to purchase discounted Guest pool passes - savings $1 each

Include payment for additional passes: ______ $40 for 10 passes.

__My additional support donation of $______ is enclosed

Please note: *Early discount is only available when payment and form are received by due date using one of payment options below. *Membership cards must be presented for entrance at pool gate. *Membership cards and pool schedule will be mailed by May 21. Payment options: 1 - Pay online with credit card at http://www.edgehillonline.org and send this form to address below or email it to edgehillmembership@gmail.com 2 - Mail form and check to: EDGEHILL ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 1528 YORKTOWN, VA 23692-1528 3 - Drop form and check in lock box at front door of 307 Grafton District Road.

Questions? Email edgehillmembership@gmail.com or call 757.877.8865

Keith Pelletier has had an interesting and an exciting life. He was born in Quantico, VA.“I was a Marine Corps Brat,” Keith said. “I grew up moving all over, and attended four high schools in four years,

starting in Pensacola Florida and ending in Newport, RI.”After graduating from high school in Newport, Keith entered the University of Maine as an Earth Science major. “I'd

always had an interest in ships, the sea, and in science,” he said. "While I was at UMaine, I learned that nearby SouthernMaine Tech had aMarine Science program and anOceanographic training ship. I jumped at it, which turned out to be fun,but also tough going. We spent a month of each 16 week semester on the ship, and had to cram eighteen semester hoursinto twelve weeks, but it was a fulfilling and happy time. I also had the added benefit of learning navigation and marine engineering there."After graduating, Keith discovered just how rare jobs were in the field of Oceanography. He joined the Coast Guard in September of 1979 after

learning about their oceanographic program with a Marine Science Technician jobspecialty.Without a meteorology background, however, he had to wait for two years to attendthe Coast Guard’s Marine Science Technician School. While on the waiting list, he was assignedto a Coast Guard station in PortsmouthNewHampshire, where he qualified to run rescue boatsoff the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. “It was blast,” he said. “But I do remember doingsome serious praying in stormy seas!” Upon graduation from the Coast Guard Marine ScienceSchool, he was assigned to the Coast Guard’s oceanographic cutter Evergreen. While on theEvergreen, he spent time in the North Atlantic and the Arctic doing oceanographic surveys,studying andmodeling the LabradorCurrent and themotion of icebergs for the International Icepatrol.He then went to the International Ice Patrol in Groton, CT, where he worked until 1987. He

flew as an Aerial Ice Observer, tracking icebergs and using the information to warn ships at seain the busy North Atlantic shipping lanes about the icebergs' locations. The goal was to preventanother Titanic catastrophe.

“It was the best job in the world. We spent part of the year on Ice ReconnaissanceDetachments, flying out of Newfound, Labrador andGreenland. Then we would jump on shipsand conduct Oceanographic surveys, using the data to improve our products. I was fortunateenough to be there when we were computerizing the Ice Patrol. I learned a number of

programming languages and was part of a team that wrote programs to predict where the icebergs we found would travel based upon the oceancurrents. The idea was that if we could accurately predict where an iceberg would be, we could save on expensive flight hours. We were quitesuccessful.”At that point, Keith was promoted out of a job and began working as a computer systems manager in Washington. Realizing that it would be

difficult to return to Marine Science, he was selected for Officer Candidate School. After being commissioned, he entered the Maritime Safety andSecurity field, where he spent the last 23 years of his career. Among other things, he worked in oil and hazardous materials emergency response:When there was an oil spill, he made sure it was cleaned up properly. He was involved in ship safety inspections, including small vessels up to cruiseships, oil tankers and more, as well as marine casualty investigations. “The idea is to prevent accidents, and then if a casualty occurs, we investigateto find the cause and hopefully prevent future accidents,” Keith added.

In the course of his Coast Guard career, he was stationed in multiple places, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Seattle, Philadelphia, St.Croix in the Virgin Islands, Toledo, OH, Portsmouth, VA, and Yorktown. While in St. Croix from 1999-2001, he commanded a Marine SafetyDetachment. “It was fun, but was a seven-day-a-week job,” he said.” It was also adventuresome: “I don’t know what was scarier: The hurricanesor being alone on a deserted beach with $2 million of cocaine, praying that the good guys would show up before the bad guys!” After departing St.Croix, he taught in the Marine Safety Schools here in Yorktown from 2001-2006, and was the Chief of the Coast Guard’s Marine Inspection andInvestigation School.Keith met his wife, Tammy, while teaching in Yorktown. She was also in the Coast Guard, and attended one of his courses. They eventually

exchanged phone numbers and were married in October of 2003. Their first year of marriage was long-distance, as she was stationed in Boston.She eventually moved to the area in September of 2004. They now have three children: Ben, 13; Ryan, 11; Zoey, 9, all of whom are home-schooled(A big job).In 2006, Keith left the area and was assigned as the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Toledo, Ohio. “Another

great job I was fortunate to have,” he said. “We covered all maritime operations in western Lake Erie, and worked with multiple Federal and Stateagencies in border security and anti-terrorism. He transferred back to the area in 2009, where he was assigned to the Coast Guard Atlantic AreaCommand in Portsmouth doing strategic planning. That’s when he and Tammy found their house in Edgehill. “I lived nearby onmy first Yorktowntour, and I had always liked the neighborhood, so we were fortunate to find a home here. Looking at yet another transfer, he decided to retire in2012 after 33 years of service. “I was tired of moving, and we loved it here and didn’t want to leave,” he said.Keith has always been very involved in his children’s activities, acting as Cub Scout Leader for six years. From there, he volunteered to work

as the Recruit Coordinator with the Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps after son Ben joined. “I help with recruiting, act as a go-between for parentswho come in, provide help and information, and track kids’ progress and learning, including the time they spend coming to practice and performing.To advance from Junior Corps to Senior Corps in Fife & Drum, and wear the uniform, a player must learn the instrument and have a minimumof 66% attendance and performance. In the process they learn to play a musical instrument, learn history, and gain leadership skills. They also earnvolunteer hours—not bad for a mere $35 a month.Not to let toomuchmoss attach itself to his north side, Keith is now taking guitar lessons with his younger son Ryan. “I’ve discovered that while

my son can listen to the guitarmusic and pick it up quickly, it takesmemuch longer,” he said. His daughter is learning to play the violin. “We attendedMerle Fest in North Carolina and my daughter was captured by the fiddle. “She decided she wanted to learn, so now she’s taking lessons. She alsotakes piano lessons and does quite well.”In addition to the home schooling, guitar lessons, scouts, Fife & Drum, Keith has also found time to volunteer for the Edgehill Homeowners

Association. Besides doing odd jobs like replacing toilets in the building, and general work around the grounds, he has served on the board since2014. His wife Tammy is involved with the Edgehill Eels. Keith and his family are a definite asset to the Edgehill community.

Edgehill Resident Membership Enrollment 2018 FAMILY LAST NAME _______________________________________PREVIOUS POOL PASS # (if known)_________ HOME ADDRESS____________________________________City_________________________ PHONE:_____________________ CELL ________________________ CELL ______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________ Household members: (please include age for minors or Senior discount) __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age (If more, list on back of paper.)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCES: Family: limited to those currently living at membership address. Any household residents not included in the membership may not come to the pool as guests. __ Family Membership - 3 members $400 by 4/1: $380 __ Family Membership - 4-6 members $450 by 4/1: $428 __ Family Membership - more than 6 members $450 + $25/person by 4/1: $428 +$24/Person

__ Couple Membership $300 by 4/1: $285 __ Single Membership $200 by 4/1: $190 __ Senior Couple (at least one member 62 or older) $200 by 4/1: $190 __ Senior Single (62 or older) $150 by 4/1: $142

__Active – non pool membership which includes member activities, discount on clubhouse rentals, eligibility to vote on Association issues and serve on Board. $100/household First Responders - 20% Discount Active Duty Military – 10% Discount __ Family 3 Members $320 __ Family 3 Members $360 __ Family 4-6 Members $360 __ Family 4-6 Member $405 __ Family more than 6 Members $360 + $20/Person __ Family more than 6 Members $405+$24/Person __ Couple $240 __ Couple: $270 __ Single $160 __ Single $180

All memberships include 2 guest pool passes. Guest passes are $5 each at the snack shack. Please plan ahead as snack shack is not always open and guards do not accept cash. __Check here to purchase discounted Guest pool passes - savings $1 each

Include payment for additional passes: ______ $40 for 10 passes.

__My additional support donation of $______ is enclosed

Please note: *Early discount is only available when payment and form are received by due date using one of payment options below. *Membership cards must be presented for entrance at pool gate. *Membership cards and pool schedule will be mailed by May 21. Payment options: 1 - Pay online with credit card at http://www.edgehillonline.org and send this form to address below or email it to edgehillmembership@gmail.com 2 - Mail form and check to: EDGEHILL ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 1528 YORKTOWN, VA 23692-1528 3 - Drop form and check in lock box at front door of 307 Grafton District Road.

Questions? Email edgehillmembership@gmail.com or call 757.877.8865

Edgehill NON-Resident Membership Enrollment 2018 FAMILY LAST NAME _______________________________________PREVIOUS POOL PASS # (if known)_________ HOME ADDRESS____________________________________City_________________________Zip_______ PHONE:_____________________ CELL ________________________ CELL ______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________ Household members: (please include age for minors or Senior discount) __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age (If more, list on back of paper.)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCES: Family: limited to those living at membership address __ Associate Family - 3 members $350 __ Associate Family - 4-6 members $370 __ Associate Family - more than 6 members $370 +$25/person __ Associate Couple $310 __ Associate Single $210 __ Associate Senior Couple (at least one member 62 or older) $210 __ Associate Single (62 or older) $160 First Responders - 20% Discount Active Duty Military – 10% Discount __ Associate Family 3 Members $280 __ Associate Family 3 Members $315 __ Associate Family 4-6 Member $295 __ Associate Family 4-6 Member $333 __ Associate Family more than 6 Members __ Associate Family more than 6 Members $295+$20/person $333 +$24/Person

__ Associate Couple $245 __ Associate Couple $279 __ Associate Single $170 __ Associate Single $189 All memberships include 2 guest pool passes. Guest passes are $5 each at the Snack Shack. Please plan ahead as snack shack is not always open and guards do not accept cash. __Check here to purchase discounted Guest pool passes - savings $1 each

Include payment for additional passes: ______ $40 for 10 passes.

__My additional support donation of $______ is enclosed

Please note: *Membership cards must be presented for entrance at pool gate *Membership cards and pool schedule will be mailed by May 21. Payment options: 1 - Pay online with credit card at http://www.edgehillonline.org and send this form to address below or email it to edgehillmembership@gmail.com 2 - Mail form and check to: EDGEHILL ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 1528 YORKTOWN, VA 23692-1528 3 - Drop form and check in lock box at front door of 307 Grafton District Road.

Questions? Email edgehillmembership@gmail.com or call 757.877.8865

Cub ScoutPack 104JOIN NOW!Grades1 to 5

***VOLUNTEER AND BE HAPPY***Oneof the surprisingbenefits of volunteering tohelp the community is what's been named, the"happiness effect." According to Social Scienceand Medecine, people who volunteer their time tohelp others are generally happier and find morefun and fulfillment in their lives.

Edgehill NON-Resident Membership Enrollment 2018 FAMILY LAST NAME _______________________________________PREVIOUS POOL PASS # (if known)_________ HOME ADDRESS____________________________________City_________________________Zip_______ PHONE:_____________________ CELL ________________________ CELL ______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________ Household members: (please include age for minors or Senior discount) __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age __________________________ __________________________________ _______ __________________________ __________________________________ _______ First Name Last Name Age First Name Last Name Age (If more, list on back of paper.)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCES: Family: limited to those living at membership address __ Associate Family - 3 members $350 __ Associate Family - 4-6 members $370 __ Associate Family - more than 6 members $370 +$25/person __ Associate Couple $310 __ Associate Single $210 __ Associate Senior Couple (at least one member 62 or older) $210 __ Associate Single (62 or older) $160 First Responders - 20% Discount Active Duty Military – 10% Discount __ Associate Family 3 Members $280 __ Associate Family 3 Members $315 __ Associate Family 4-6 Member $295 __ Associate Family 4-6 Member $333 __ Associate Family more than 6 Members __ Associate Family more than 6 Members $295+$20/person $333 +$24/Person

__ Associate Couple $245 __ Associate Couple $279 __ Associate Single $170 __ Associate Single $189 All memberships include 2 guest pool passes. Guest passes are $5 each at the Snack Shack. Please plan ahead as snack shack is not always open and guards do not accept cash. __Check here to purchase discounted Guest pool passes - savings $1 each

Include payment for additional passes: ______ $40 for 10 passes.

__My additional support donation of $______ is enclosed

Please note: *Membership cards must be presented for entrance at pool gate *Membership cards and pool schedule will be mailed by May 21. Payment options: 1 - Pay online with credit card at http://www.edgehillonline.org and send this form to address below or email it to edgehillmembership@gmail.com 2 - Mail form and check to: EDGEHILL ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 1528 YORKTOWN, VA 23692-1528 3 - Drop form and check in lock box at front door of 307 Grafton District Road.

Questions? Email edgehillmembership@gmail.com or call 757.877.8865