2012 Landscape Renovation for SWWHA

Introduction:
Landscaped areas typically have a lifetime of 20-25 years. The original SSW landscape was developed and included in the neighborhood design to enhance and beautify the neighborhood as well as to distinguish it from other residential areas. Association members may well agree that the layout of this area was a major attraction when purchasing their home. Landscaping affects the value of each of our homes and Shady Woods West real estate values as well.
Although adequate TLC and maintenance has been provided over the years, plant selection and soil as well as watering patterns and techniques, trimming and pruning dictate the life span of trees, shrubs and perennials. Eventually, routine gardening, amendments, incidental replacements, mulching and “tweaking” will no longer sustain the aesthetic of the original landscape. Irrigation systems deteriorate and become antiquated or ineffective as plant materials grow and mature.
And, finally, unreliable broken lighting and overgrown conditions present a safety concern to residents. Sure footing and a secure route for all is our goal. New and improved lamps and posts and subtle landscape lighting will provide reliable light that is unaffected by weather and wind.

The grounds crew with volunteers will oversee the demolition, installation and maintenance of the landscape renovations. Professional contractors will be utilized as reflected in the budget. All who volunteer will be provided information and training on the watering, weeding, pruning and trimming methods and techniques required to maintain our renovated landscape. The grounds crew will organize and collaborate with volunteers and genuinely welcome all who wish to help with this project.

Where:
In the traffic circles at Brandywine, Stonybrook & Alameda, 36th Court and 37th & Stonybrook entrance(demolition and hardscape). 37th & Stonybrook entrance will be planted and 34th Terrace and Wanamaker entrance will be renovated when the expansion of Wanamaker Drive is completed(fall, ’12).


What:

• Remove rocks, trees, shrubs and plants from designated areas to bare ground.
• Remove roots, landscape materials, light fixtures, irrigation equipment.
• Amend soil.
• Replace antiquated and broken irrigation system with cost-effective and water-conserving drip irrigation.
• Add timers to the irrigation system to assure regular and regulated irrigation.
• Install electrical posts on Brandywine and 36th Court.
• Replace electric lamps and posts.
• Add hardscape to 37th & Stonybrook entrance.

When:

• Fall demolition of Brandywine, 36th Court, 37th & Stonybrook
• Fall or spring installation of 37th and Stonybrook hardscape.
• Late fall installation of electrical posts, lamps and posts.
• Spring planting of trees, shrubs and perennials.
• Spring installation of the irrigation system.

Comments and Questions:
You are invited to contact members of the grounds committee with your questions and comments. Members of the committee are Joe and Pam Foreman, Don Catron, Errol Williams, Jeff Sorenson and Jane and John Fowler. Phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses are in the directory.




Submitted by Jane W. Fowler
10/18/11

 

 

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Shadywood West Homeowners' Association has been scheduled for 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 10, 2011 in the HyVee Meeting Room (Upstairs). Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events

Your Shadywood West Social Committee has been hard at work putting together neighborhood events and activities for the upcoming year. Back by popular demand is the Shadywood West Neighborhood Garage Sale, just in time to clean out those closets and storerooms for Spring!

To get the sale rolling at the start of the season, we scheduled April 1-2, 2011, as our sale dates to correspond with the Sherwood Sale. We’ll put an ad in the paper that says that the sale starts at 7:00 a.m. each day and closes when the last garage door goes down in the neighborhood.

We hope you can participate! If you have any questions or need additional information, just let me know. I’ll send out additional reminders as the date draws closer. In the meantime, here are some additional upcoming events for your calendar. Watch your email for more information! If you’d like to volunteer to help with any of the events, we’d love to hear from you.

Shady Lady Breakfast: Organizers are Pam and Deacon Oroke

Back by popular demand! Come join us for breakfast and some neighborly chat! When the group meets, members can determine an ongoing date for future breakfast get-togethers.

DATE: Wednesday, Mar. 30 8:30 a.m.

TIME: 8:30 a.m.

PLACE: Hy-Vee

COST: Dutch Treat

Easter Egg Hunt/Egg Toss/Family Day

Again, a well-loved event revived from the past. Come take your picture with the Easter Bunny! Volunteers needed to help on the day of the event!

DATE: Saturday, April 16; rain date April 23

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

PLACE: To be determined

COST: $3 per child, which covers the cost of eggs, candy, prizes, etc.

Neighborhood Out-To-Eat Nights: Organizers are Pam and Deacon Oroke

The last time we got together, Bridget organized dinner at McFarland’s and we all had a wonderful time. Join us as we sample a few different dining establishments—and make plans to come to our Holiday Dinner Out in December.

DATES AND PLACES:

· Friday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. at Boss Hawg’s (dinner out)

· Saturday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. at Paisano’s (dinner out)

· Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. at Top of the Tower (dinner out)

COST: Dutch Treat

4^th of July Neighborhood Parade and Potluck Picnic

Everyone’s invited to participate! Form a Kazoo Band! Organize a Doggie Brigade! Sit out in your lawn chair! And do be creative with your decorations….Prizes given for the best parade “float”—be it a bike, a lawnmower, a car, a scooter, whatever!

DATE: 4^th of July, of course!

TIME: Parade starts at 10:00 a.m., with Potluck Picnic immediately thereafter

PLACE: Parade to organize at 34^th and Stonybrook. Picnic in the Brandywine cul de sac (unless we can find a shadier location!). Larkin pool open to adults and children who have supervision from a family member.

COST: Free! Families just need to bring table service, drinks, and meat for their family as well as a dish to share with neighbors.

Neighborhood Recycle Day: Organizer is Larry Strecker

We’ll be organized to haul away paint, motor oil, TVs and computers. We’ll also provide information for recycling common items as well as batteries, appliances, and furniture. More information on dates and locations of trucks for neighbors to load with recyclables will come shortly. Neighbors with trucks who can take away a haul on the designated day are needed! Cost is free!