If it is Raining… meet at the Community Center. We’ll divide the groups (as best as we can, considering the varying ages within our families): 0 to 4 yrs old: 2—2:30 PM & 5 to 8 yr olds and up: 2:30—3:00 PM March 2004 The Community newsletter serving the residents of Chantilly Highlands Homes Association cheap If it’s Sunny… everyone meet at the Community Center playground at 2:00 PM sharp! We’ll have about an hour of fun, Egg hunt, and then refreshments. Time to clean out the basement, garage and closets for the Annual Chantilly Highlands Community Yard Sale Saturday, April 17 th 8AM until 12 Noon Rain or Shine Questions?? Contact Susan McCullough (703) 904-8453 [email protected]CHHA Spring Egg Hunt — Sunday March 28 th • Feb Board Meeting Minutes • CHHA 5K Run/ Walk • News from our Schools • Swim Team Info • FFX Phone Listing • ACC Exterior Alteration Request Form • Letter to the Editor • FFX County Canine Ordinance, by Request • Women’s Networking Group • Green Friends Breakfast • Database Update Form • Advertising Inside... Spring is just around the corner! 2004 Homeowner Assessments ($205) are due no later than March 31, 2004. Reminder... Come meet the holiday bunny! Bring along a basket for your child to gather treats. The egg hunts will be grouped by age so its fun for everyone. Refreshments served after- wards in the Community Center.
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If it is Raining… meet at the Community Center. We’ll divide the groups (as best
as we can, considering the varying ages within our families):
0 to 4 yrs old: 2—2:30 PM & 5 to 8 yr olds and up: 2:30—3:00 PM
March 2004
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Community newsletter serving the residents of Chantilly Highlands Homes Association
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If it’s Sunny… everyone meet at the Community Center playground at 2:00 PM sharp! We’ll have about an hour of fun, Egg hunt, and then refreshments.
Time to clean out the basement, garage and closets for the Annual Chantilly Highlands Community Yard Sale
Saturday, April 17th 8AM until 12 Noon Rain or Shine Questions?? Contact Susan McCullough (703) 904-8453 [email protected]
CHHA Spring Egg Hunt — Sunday March 28th
• Feb Board Meeting Minutes
• CHHA 5K Run/Walk
• News from our Schools
• Swim Team Info
• FFX Phone Listing
• ACC Exterior Alteration Request Form
• Letter to the Editor
• FFX County Canine Ordinance, by Request • Women’s Networking Group
• Green Friends Breakfast
• Database Update Form
• Advertising
Inside...
Spring is just around the corner!
2004 Homeowner Assessments ($205)
are due no later than March 31, 2004.
Reminder...
Come meet the holiday bunny!
Bring along a basket for your child to gather treats. The egg hunts will be grouped by age so its fun for everyone. Refreshments served after-wards in the Community Center.
The Chantilly Highlander is a monthly publication which addresses neighborhood issues and serves the 908 homes of Chantilly Highlands. Articles are processed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Published advertisement is not to be considered an endorsement by the Board.
Submit articles, Letters to the Editor, camera-ready advertising (with check or money order), and/or photos of your event to: CHHA, c/o The Chantilly Highlander, P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA 20171. The deadline for all submissions is the 15th of each month. (Be sure to allow additional time for mail processing). Resident Non-Resident
KidWorks $ 2.50 $ 10.00 (through age 18 yrs)
Classified Ad $ 10.00 $ 15.00
Business Card $ 25.00 $ 30.00
Quarter Page $ 45.00 $ 50.00
Dan Feer …………………………. 571-203-9558 President
Will Gregory …………………… 703-787-3560 Vice President
Mary Kerr ………………………. 703-471-8511 Secretary
Jim Ceh ………………………….. 703-709-8560 Treasurer
Jeffrey Boehlert ………………… 703-435-2836 Liaison, Community Facilities
Wendy Osborn …………………. 703-834-7978 Liaison, Land Management
Mark Hassinger ………………… 703-435-4810 Liaison, Architectural Control Committee
Chris Tacinelli …………………. 703-787-0315 Liaison, The Chantilly Highlander Newsletter
Jerry Thatcher ………………….. 703-471-5818
Land Management Wendy Osborn 703-834-7978
Neighborhood Watch Will Gregory 703-787-3560
Pool House Phone 703-471-9867 (see also, Community Facilities)
Resale Packages Denise/Doug Fearson 703-742-8340
Swim Team Chair Steve Bachman 703-709-7470
Tennis Courts Steve Edwards 703-742-3353
Webmaster Jeffrey Parnes 703-904-0131
Women’s Networking Group Jerry Thatcher 703-795-9848 Wendy Payne 571-643-8869
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Chantilly Highlands Committees
2004 Board of Directors
ACC (Architectural Control Committee) Peg Heeter 703-709-8487 Open Open
Civic Affairs Jeffrey Parnes 703-904-0131
Community Center Rental (Answering Machine Line) 703-435-0736
Community Activities Open
Community Facilities Jeffrey Boehlert 703-435-2836
CHHA Board and Committee Meeting Times Newsletter suggestions and ideas, articles and pictures of your event are encouraged. Advertising ques-tions and other information may be directed to the Editor, at P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA, 20171.
T h e C o m m u n i t y Activities Committee meets as events are scheduled, and chairpersons vary throughout the year. If you are interested in leading an event or have ideas for commu-nity activities, please contact any current Board member.
T h e C o m m u n i t y Facilities Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM at the CHHA Community Center. Issues pertain-
ing to our swimming pool, tennis courts, the playground, Community Center and its grounds are managed by the Community Facilities Com-mittee. If you would like to become involved in this committee, contact Jeff Boehlert at 703-435-2836. The next meeting for Community Facili-ties is Mar 2nd.
The Land Management Committee handles all issues that involve the common areas of our community… mainly, lawn care and snow removal. Meetings are held as required. You may contact Wendy Osborn at 703-834-7978 with concerns or if you are interested in helping on the Land Management Committee.
The Board of Directors meets during the year on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meetings are open, and all residents are welcome. Please contact the Board President prior to the meeting for an issue to be placed on the agenda. The next Board meeting is Mar 4th at 7:30 P.M.
The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) meets each month at the Community Center. Contact any ACC member or appropriate Board member as listed on page 2 if you have ACC questions or concerns.
The Chantilly Highlander newsletter team welcomes articles and pictures of interest to the community.
Whether you run, walk or roll, all are welcome to participate. Last year we had close to 30 people partici-pate and we all had a great time. This year’s 5K will be held on Saturday, May 22nd. Start time is at 8AM. No registration is required. Like last year, this is an informal event. This means that you will need to bring your own water and watch. We will mark the course and take the pictures.
We have been thinking about making this event bigger. Some have suggested that it may be a great way to raise awareness for a cause like treatments for autism, or elementary education enrichment programs. The Board is supportive of this and is willing to help in any number of ways, but we need a team to take on the organization. Let Dan Feer ([email protected] or 571-203-9558) know if you want to be on this team.
Come on out on the 22nd of May for a bit of exercise, maybe meet a running partner or make some new friends.
Board Attendees: Dan Feer, Will Gregory, Jim Ceh, Mary Kerr, Jeff Boehlert, Mark Hassinger, Wendy Osborn,
Chris Tacinelli , and Jerry Thatcher Home Owner Attendees: Four resi-dents. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dan Feer. Election of Officers: The first item of business was the Election of Officers. Dan Feer asked if anyone was inter-ested in an officer position. Jim Ceh volunteered to be Treasurer, Will Gregory stepped up to Vice President, Mary Kerr volunteered as Secretary and Dan Feer stated he was willing to continue as President. With no other directors stepping forward a vote was taken and counted with a unanimous vote to accept the individuals who vol-unteered for such said position. Meeting Minutes: The Minutes of the January meeting were not available, but will be approved at the March meeting. Treasurer’s Report: The annual homeowners’ dues notice was re-viewed by the board and will be mailed next week. Dues are $205 per home and are due no later than March 31, 2004. Community Facilities: Jeff Boehlert volunteered to continue as Community Facilities Board Liaison. A contract has been signed to repair the pool fence. Awaiting call from Contractor with start date.
Crystal Aquatics contract expires March 31, 2004. Splash Aquatics will be the pool service this season. Before the pool season begins, the pool house will be re-keyed. The board of directors will be cleaning out the club house attic and office in the near future. A suggestion was to store only HOA equipment/supplies at the club house. Bids are being received to fill in the cracks on the tennis courts and to seal and re-stripe the parking lot. Funds for these repairs are covered in this year’s budget. Resurfacing of the parking lot is planned for 2007. A concern by a homeowner was raised about the delay in receiving return phone calls made to the HOA. The board will be looking at its procedures. Land Management: Wendy Osborn is continuing as the board liaison for this committee. Two tetherball poles were abandoned on common ground off of Lady Bank Lane and removed this week. There are concerns about the gas line grassy area between Mother Well and Glen Taylor is turning into mud due to children playing in the area. This is common ground and is the responsibil-ity of the HOA. The board is aware that this is an area where many of the neighborhood children play. So as to not prohibit from playing in a safe en-vironment, Land Management will be looking into seeding the area. Con-cerns are that the children do not play in the area while the seeding is laid. Suggestions were made to seed part of the area in the Spring and rope off,
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allowing the children to play in the other section when in the Fall, that area would be seeded. Bridget Rivas of Rivas Design is providing a landscape design for both of the Centerville entrances and the Stone Heather entrance. Bids for planting will be accepted once the design is approved. Entrance lights were also a topic of discussion. One is not working due to being hit by a fallen tree in the hurricane. Jeff Boehlert will handle the repair of this light. Community Events: This position is in need of a board liaison. This position is responsible for oversee-ing the community events through-out the year, keeping them within their budget, and recruiting chair-persons. Events include the Spring Egg Hunt, 5K Run, Golf Tourna-ment, Community Day, Halloween Festival and the Holiday Party. The thought is that if volunteers do not step forward to help organize these events, then the events will not take place. A few individuals and organizations have stepped forward to help with a few of the events. Jerry Thatcher is consider-ing being the board liaison and will confirm by the March board meet-ing. Long Range Planning/Neighborhood Watch: Will Greg-ory volunteered to continue to be the board liaison for this commit-tee. The Long Range Planning Com-mittee’s goal is prepare for repairs and future expenses so that the
The Oak Hill Elementary School PTA has a Book Exchange every June for the students to exchange gently used books for “new” books to read over the summer and throughout the year. But we need your help too!
During the months of March, April and May, the Oak Hill PTA will be accepting donations of gently used books for grades K-8. Your dona-tions is tax deductible and a receipt can be provided.
If you have books to donate, please drop them off during school hours in the Oak Hill ES lobby, in the box marked: Book Exchange”. If needed, your donation can be picked up at your home. Please call Louis Reingold at 703-689-0174 to arrange for pick up.
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News from the School Grounds...
Swim Team continued on page 8...
Oak Hill ES PTA Annual Book Exchange
CH Graduation-Reserved-Seat Raffle
The Chantilly High School All Night Grad Party committee an-nounced the start of the Gradua-tion-Reserved-Seat Raffle.
Raffle tickets are $5 each. Win-ners, along with their family and friends, will enjoy a stress-free Graduation Day ceremony on June 15 at George Mason University.
The 1st place winner will receive 16 reserved seats, front row, stage left. 2nd place will receive 16 seats, second row, stage left, with the 3rd place winner receiving 16 reserved seats, third row, stage left
Tickets will be sold at CHS school events during the winter and spring. Tickets may also be pur-chased from any ANGP chairper-son. The drawing will be held dur-ing the Senior Meeting in May.
Fairfax Corner 14 Theaters; CHS PTSA; Circuit City; Dandy Res-taurant Cruises; the Arnsmeyer Family; Capital Restaurant Con-cepts; Chantilly Turf Farms, Inc.; The Women's Club; Blockbuster Video; Blue Iguana Restaurant; Jiffy Lube #1250 Chantilly; Ron Rush; Cox Communications; Fox-field Community Association; Pa-triot Harley Davidson; Franklin Middle School PTA; Holiday Inn Select, Expo Center; Holiday Inn Fair Oaks; Sierra Suites; Clemson University; Christopher Newport University and Ferrum College.
To donate to the ANGP, contact email [email protected] or call 703.222.8100.
Thank you to All Night Grad Party Donors…
At the Feb committee meeting for Chantilly High School’s All Night Grad Party (ANGP), members were pleased to learn that local merchants and supporters had al-ready started donating prizes and services for this year’s celebration which is scheduled for June 15.
The ANGP committee sends a big “thank you” to the following in the community: Van Management/ McDonalds Greenbriar; The Spa-ghetti Shop; The University of Alabama; the Picini Family; Shop-pers Food Warehouse; Northern Virginia Temporaries, Inc.; Nova Chickens, Inc. T/A Popeyes; Para-mount’s Kings Dominion; Tom Hoover Roofing & Siding Co.; Meadows Farms; Holiday Inn Fair Oaks; Dr. Jack Weil, DMD;
CHHA Swim Team Resurfaces for 2004!
Join the Swim Team!! Advice from The Answerman
Bob: What is the swim team?
Answerman: The Chantilly Highland’s Dolphin Swim Team is a combination of ad-vanced swim lessons and an introduction to competitive swimming. It is open to boys and girls from 5-18 years of age. Last year we had 150 children, from be-ginners to some of the fastest swimmers in the metro area. Our season runs from the beginning of June to the end of July. Your children will make great progress in their swimming skills, working on all four competitive swim strokes and com-peting in meets against kids from neighboring communities. Sign-up will be in April at the community center. Watch the April Chantilly Highlander for the date and time and for our new web site listing.
Karen: How good a swimmer does my child have to be to join the swim team?
Answerman: Your child must be able to swim one length of the pool on his belly and one on his back. New 8 and under swimmers will need to show their skills to the coach at the GMU indoor pool in May. We want to make sure your child is water safe.
Sue: Why are you such a big fan of the community swim team and why should my child join?
Answerman: One of the reasons that my family enjoys the team has nothing to do with swimming. The swim team has en-abled my family to belong to a commu-nity within a community. Before we joined the Dolphins, we knew only our immediate neighbors. Now we know dozens of great people from Chantilly Highlands. The swim team involves 150 children from 85 different families.
Frequently Called Numbers in Fairfax County… Animal Control 703-830-3310
Bldg & Construction Permits 703-222-0801
Decals (County Vehicle Stickers) 703-222-8234
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 703-761-74655
Library (Public) 703-324-3100
Miss Utility (Always, before you dig!) 1-800-257-7777
Poison Control (Emergency) 202-625-3333
Police (Non-Emergency) 703-691-2131
Recycling Information 703-324-5052
Senior Citizen Information 703-324-5411
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Permits & Inspections/Streets/ Roads/Storm Drainage/ Sidewalks/Transportation/ Trees-removals, hazards, fallen, etc.) 703-383-8368
Voting Information — Elections 703-324-4735
Zoning — General Information 703-222-1082 Applications-permits, variances 703-324-1290
Noise Ordinance Issues 703-324-1300
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money is allocated appropriately in the budget. No news to report at this time. Neighborhood Watch will be taking on a new look here shortly via the CHHA website. Since it is difficult to obtain volunteers to walk the beat to protect our subdivision, there are plans in the works to allow home-owners the ability to enter any suspi-cious or actual crimes directly into the website so that the other 909 homeowners are informed in a timely manner. However, any crimes should still be reported to the local Fairfax County Police Depart-ment. Architectural Control: Mark Hassinger, a new member to the board and a homeowner here in CHHA for over 20 years, has stepped up to the position of Archi-tectural Control board liaison. Mark will be leading a committee that re-views and enforces the current ar-chitectural control rules, regulations and procedures. This committee is appointed by the Board. Covenants and By-Laws Progress: The Covenants and By-Laws are still being reviewed by the review committee. A committee will be meeting again soon to finalize the documents and present to the HOA legal counsel for evaluation of legal sufficiency. Once sufficiency has been determined, all documents will be presented to the homeowners for review and then approval. Seventy-five percent (75%) of all members must approve for the changes to take effect. Old Business: None at this time. New Business: It was brought to the board’s attention that a rental
home in the community has many cars associated with it and cars are parking illegally. The board made the recommendation to the con-cerned homeowner to contact the County Zoning Department and Po-lice Department regarding this is-sue. A copy of the CHHA Cove-nants and Bylaws will be delivered to the home to confirm that they have a copy. The Chantilly Highlander editor contract is once again up for re-newal. A posting has been placed in The Chantilly Highlander re-questing bids. Chris Tacinelli will be the board liaison to this position. A concern was raised about the ad-vertising within The Chantilly Highlander. It was suggested that this publication contain more infor-mation and details of what is hap-pening within the community. In order for this to transpire, the com-munity needs to be willing to pro-vide information to the editor for inclusion. The Board of Directors will hold an executive board 12-month calendar planning meeting on Thursday, Feb-ruary 19th at 7:30 p.m. Jeff Boehlert made a motion to ad-journ the meeting and Mary Kerr seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
February 2004 Board Meeting Minutes, continued from page 4...
“Man’s Best Friend” Please see page 9 for a note to all dog owners in Fairfax County.
Attach a picture or drawing of the proposed alteration and a photocopy of your house location survey (plat map) which you received at settlement. Indicate the location of the proposed alteration on the plat. These submissions must be kept in the committee files for future reference and will not be returned.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to obtain any and all permits in order to comply with all Fairfax County regulations concerning the proposed alteration. Nothing herein contained nor in subsequent CHHA approvals shall con-strue that the alteration to land or structures in accordance with these plans is allowed to violate any of the provisions or building or zoning codes of Fairfax County or the Commonwealth of Virginia, to which the above property is or may be subject. Further, nothing herein contained nor in subsequent CHHA approvals shall be construed as a waiver or modifi-cation of any said restriction. Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Feb 9, 2004 Re: Cox Communications From: The Blalocks – Kinross Circle
In May 2002 some crews showed up in Chan-tilly Highlands from Atlanta that were subcon-tractors for Cox Communications. They were supposed to upgrade the existing cable system to fiber optic cable and bring broadband inter-net service to the community. I was happy to hear the news. That was the last time I was happy with Cox.
Cox Communications, behind schedule and being fined by the county for failing to meet the upgrade deadline, needed to hurry the in-stallation process. Along the way they com-pletely ignored our property rights. The sub-contractors proceeded to invade the neighbor-hood, placing large equipment on our lawns and digging large trenches to place their fiber optic cable.
The process left our community with yards destroyed, driveways cracked and sidewalks damaged. Cox did little to nothing to fix the damage until an increasing amount of calls forced them to make an effort to do the mini-mum amount required by their franchise agreement. My family’s odyssey came to a head last week when it became apparent that Cox Communi-cations was completely devoid of any integrity and I would have to seek reparations through the court system.
A synopsis of my family’s ordeal; • Cox destroyed my front lawn. • Cox endangered my children and other
neighbors with large open pits. • Cox killed a tree (which it utilized as lev-
erage) • Cox knocked out the power by hitting the
lines. • Cox hit the gas line. • Cox cracked the driveway (twice) • Cox cracked the driveway apron (three
times). • Cox poured concrete in subfreezing tem-
peratures and a rainstorm. • Cox poured the driveway apron with my
vehicles in the driveway • Cox left large patches of the yard with no
restoration at all.
Cox Communications in the past 2 years has never done anything to remedy the problems that they were not forced to do. They did re-spond by.
First, denying it was them even after being shown over 50 photos and videotape. Claimed to have a valid easement but never could produce one.
A Cox GM [named] presented bogus docu-ments that he stated were valid easements. One he claimed was a “builder’s easement” dated 4 years after my home was built and one from a person who was never the homeowner. After threatening litigation, Cox sent a contrac-tor out to replace the driveway 8 months after the damage. The contractor poured the driveway in sub freezing temperatures the night before the massive snowstorm in January 2003 telling me “it will be fine”. The driveway, now one year old, has multiple cracks some as long as 15 feet. The driveway apron was replaced once in the pouring rain leading to half the concrete flow-ing down the street. After promising to fix it correctly and notify me when they would be out to do the replace-ment by a VP of Cox [named], another sub-contractor showed up and ripped out the apron and poured the new one with my vehi-cles in the driveway. I had to drive through the yard and over the curb to get out.
Some interesting facts that you may want to know if Cox placed cable lines in your yard:
- They were supposed to install the lines only on the right of way which is the small strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street. - They were not supposed to be in your yard at all unless it was for the drop cable to connect your home. - If they placed a line through your property, that is considered an encroachment and Cox must obtain an easement from the property owner before they place the line. - Each property owner can negotiate what would be fair and reasonable compensation for the utilization of their property with Cox. Cox has now utilized your property to make a profit for almost 2 years! - Cox took the act now; ask questions later strategy, betting most homeowners would not be aware that Cox illegally installed their lines on their property without fair and reasonable compensation. - Not exactly the business practice of a com-pany that wished to be rated on ethics - To compound the problem, not only did they fail to restore many lawns to their previous conditions as required by the franchisee agree-ment, they denied they were the company that caused the problem.
After 2 years of relentlessly pursuing Cox to hold them accountable, I have learned the fol-lowing.
The franchisee agreement signed by the Board of Supervisors and Cox Communications al-lows the Fairfax Cable and Consumer Protec-tion Division to fine Cox for not following the agreement.
What is the maximum fine that can be levied against the $9 billion company? $200 dollars.
[A Cox representative] was outright dismis-sive of the Cable and Consumer Protection Division He viewed them as a mere incon-venience.
As far as the damage to my property, the representative [named] stated quote, "You should be thanking me for raising the value of your home by bringing modern access to your community”
Negotiations with Cox broke down because they insisted on two provisions that I was not willing to stipulate.
#1 Cox wanted a confidentiality agreement that I would not tell any other Chantilly Highland Homeowner that Cox was en-croaching on their property so they could avoid paying for easements.
#2 They wanted to record the easement at the Fairfax County courthouse as being granted for the sum of one dollar which was another way to avoid anyone finding out how much they had to pay.
In this time of corporate greed and general lack of integrity and ethics, you would think that large corporations would learn their lesson. Cox obviously has not as they em-ploy a stable of corporate attorneys whose purpose is to thwart any attempt to hold Cox accountable for their actions. One great example is the e-mail I sent to a CEO [named] of Cox who did not respond but did block me from sending him any more e-mails.
If you are unhappy with the conditions Cox left the neighborhood such as lawn damage, sidewalk damage, driveway damage I suggest you hold Cox accountable. They will never change their business practices unless they are made to, by court order or community outrage.
I will be happy to provide documentation and insight and Cox phone numbers and contact information to any Chantilly High-land homeowner who wants to get more information. E-mail me at [email protected].
A Letter to the Editor...
Editor’s Note...editorials are the ex-press opinion of the writer and are printed at the discretion of the Board of Directors with regard for subject, content, length, should not be personal in nature and are not to be construed as sanctioned by CHHA.
Fairfax County Canine Ordinance others. Dogs must be restrained by a dependable leash and controlled by a responsible person when off the prop-erty of the owner. (County Code Sec-tion 41-2-4) Vicious and Dangerous Animals
Owners of vicious animals must keep them confined and not permit them to be a danger to people or other animals. It is against the law to keep wild or exotic animals as pets. (County Code Section 41-2-7 and 41-7-1) Cruelty to Animals
It is against the law to maliciously kill, disfigure or poison animals. All pets must be humanely treated with proper food, water, shelter and exer-cise. It is also against the law to over-load, torture or cruelly beat any animal. (State Code 3.1-796.122)
It is against the law to allow animals to trespass on, destroy or damage another person's property. Animals must not fre-quently and habitually make loud and objectionable noises or be kept in such a manner as to cause unsanitary conditions. County Code concerning dog [excrement] pet waste:
The owner or custodian of any dog shall be responsible for the removal of excreta deposited by such dog on the property of another, including public areas ("pooper scooper" regulation).
It is against the law to allow animals to run at large on public property or the private property of
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Joining the team will not only im-prove your children’s swimming, but you can’t help but meet a few kindred spirits to befriend. If you are new to the community, it is the fastest way to find out all the cool things to do in the area. If you de-sire to get your child involved in the most obscure extra-curricular activ-ity, you can be sure to find at least one swim team parent who knows where to sign up. I am continually amazed at the level of expertise to be found among our families. If you plan to travel almost anywhere in the world, a Dolphin parent has been there, done that, and can show you pictures.
Another reason that my children like the team is that swimming is both an individual, as well as a team sport. They continually try to improve their personal best times but in a team en-vironment. My children swim year round and play softball, soccer and basketball as well.. Summer swim-ming is the only opportunity they have to participate in a Chantilly Highland’s community team that is not only multi-age, but also involves both boys and girls. In what other sport would you see a bunch of 14 year- old boys cheering for 10 year- old girls? In summer swimming you can see this every Saturday morning.
Our family has been involved with the team for 10 years and will hopefully be there for at least an-other 5. Our best community memories have been watching our neighbors’ children grow from summer to summer, going from chocolate-covered kids who can’t swim a lick, to self composed young people who glide through the water and enjoy sharing what they’ve learned with a new bunch of little chocolate-covered kids.
Steve Bachman Swim Team Chairman
Please be a good neighbor and my “Best Friend”!
As requested by a CHHA neighbor...
For more information, see Fairfax County legal aspects of pet ownership: http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/ps/ac/legal.htm
Swim team continued from page 4...
Not only is chronic dog barking unfriendly for neighbors, it is animal
cruelty. Please help keep all our neighbors and neighborhood
The eighth Green Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 13 — same time, same place, new topic, and hopefully, some new friends. When: Saturday, March 13 8:30 to 10:00 AM Where: Old Country Buffet Fair City Mall - Route 236 (Main Street) and Pickett Road in Fairfax City Program: "Air Quality--Can We Meet the Standards?" Speakers: Congressman Jim Moran (8th District) Kambiz Agazi, Fairfax County Environmental Coordinator
Green Friends Breakfast...
The EPA has classified air pollution in the Washington region "severe." If the quality is not improved, we could jeopardize federal transportation funding. Do we have a crisis? What can be done? How are the various levels of government addressing this problem? Con-gressman Moran and Kambiz Agazzi will brief us and answer questions. Cost: Under $7.00. Pay the cashier as you arrive. If a senior, ask for the discount. No reservations are neces-sary. Note: You may bring flyers on your organization's events and activities. There will also be a time for an-nouncements. If you have friends or associates who would like to re-ceive notices about the Green Breakfasts, events and environmental issues, please provide their email ad-dresses. Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Green Group Facilitator
CHHA Database/Directory Update Form
Return completed form to: CHHA - Database Update Form P.O. Box 710238
Oak Hill, VA 20171-0238
In order to keep our community database information current, please provide the information below. For new homeowners or tenants… attach a copy of the settlement sheet or lease agreement. Primary Residents / Owner’s Name(s): ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ Today’s Date: ___________ CHHA Lot No: ________ Email address:____________________________ Phone: (______) _____________ Work: (______)______________ Cell: (______)_______________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Household Occupants other than above: _________________________ DOB: ______ ___________________________ DOB: ______ (Date of Birth)
Agent’s Fax (____)___________________ Agent’s Email: ________________________________________ CHHA Database Update Form http://www.chha.org/dbform.html Use additional paper if needed
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Please fill out and return this form if you have changes for the database for our community. If you know a neighbor who is not receiving their Chantilly Highlander, please offer this form to them. Thank you!
on March 20, 2004, to your driveway - 3 cu/ft bags. $4.00 per bag for orders of 10-35 bags
$3.80 per bag for 36-99 bags $3.60 per bag for orders of 100 or more bags
(10 bag min. to zip codes 20171, 22071 and 22033) (100 bag minimum to all other areas)
Mail your order with your name, address and phone, check payable to: BSA Troop 160 c/o Mark Keffer
12720 Laurel Grove Way, Fairfax, VA 22033. For additional information, please call 703-620-2231.
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Babysitter / Petsitter... 10th grader, CPR, Childcare & Emergency Care Certified. Loves games & all sports & all types of animals. Call Erinn at 703-471-7269. 6/04
Petcare… Homeschooled 8th grader would be glad to care for your pets anytime and pick up mail & papers. Responsible and experienced... Call Jennifer at (703) 787-9323. 5/04
KidWorks (Youth in Business...18 yrs & under)
Snow Removal… Need your driveway, walkway, or sidewalks shoveled? -or- Lawn Service... For all your lawn maintenance needs, call Greenstone Friends… Will & Jarrett at 703-435-5992. 3/04
Tiller for Rent... 2 hr minimum. We deliver & pickup — $20 per hour, you pickup & return — $15 per hour. Located in Chantilly Highlands. Call 703-904-0131. 3/04
Wanted… Experienced Nanny... Needed for full time care of one to two infants in/near Chantilly Highlands. Solid references, CPR required. Live-in preferred. Must have own transportation and speak fluent English. Please send resume and salary re-quirements to [email protected] or call 703-435-7375. 3/04
Home for Sale… Kinross Model backing to com-mon area. 4BR, 3 1/2 baths, finished basement. New roof, siding, vinyl trim. All new kitchen appli-ances. Call 703-481-0678. 3/04
Home for Sale… Chantilly Highlands location. 3 BR with loft/4th BR option, 3 1/2 baths, finished basement, new HVAC and siding, great location. $416,900. Call 202-427-4890. 3/04
Bedroom Furniture for Sale… Solid mahogany, complete BR set, headboard, 2 night stands, 2 dress-ers, mirror, very good condition. $599 or $650 with matching loveseat. Call 703-563-7644. 3/04
Chantilly Invitational Jazz Festival
Chantilly High School Band Department will host the 24th An-nual Chantilly Invitational Jazz Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th. The festival ends on Saturday night with the three highest-scoring big bands from the day’s competition returning for a true “Battle of the bands.” Defending champion of both the small combo and Big Band categories is Walt Whitman High School.
Admission to all events is free. Scholarships are awarded by The Big Band Society—Ed Walker Chapter and Contemporary Music Center of Chantilly.
The CH bands are directed by Keith Taylor and Alan Johnson. Visit http://www.chantillyband.org.
**All tapes are due with the Student Information Form no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at 2:30pm! **Dance Audition: A dance audition is required to complete the audition process. (A) Training Session- Wed., May 5, 2004 -CHS Cafeteria, 3:15-7pm (B) Choreography Audition- Fri., May 7.2004 -CHS Choral Room 105, times TBA
