Your Community Newslet ter Serving Chant i l ly Highlands Visi t us on the web at www.chha.org—now in COLOR onl ine!

May 2008

In This Issue:

The Chantilly Highlander

Dues Notice 1 Pool Opens 1 CHHA Board Minutes 2 Community Calendar 4 Pool Rules 5 ACC Exterior Alteration Request Form 9 Egg Hunt Pictures 12 Classified Ads 14 Board & Committee Contacts 15

Community Yard Sale Community Yard Sale Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 10th Saturday, May 10th Saturday, May 10th

9 am 9 am 9 am --- 12 noon 12 noon 12 noon Rain or Shine! Rain or Shine! Rain or Shine!

UNPAID HOA DUES NOTICE

If you have not yet paid your HOA dues, your family will be restricted from using the pool and other community facilities until paid in full, including any late fee and additional as-sessments. The amount to remit for HOA dues with late fee is now $257. Mail payments, with your lot number on the memo line of your check, along with the dues invoice to: CHHA, PO Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA 20171.

POOL OPENS May 24th at 11 a.m.! See pages 5-7 for pool rules and hours of operation. Make sure that ALL members of your household understand the rules to avoid problems later. Tear out these pages for easy reference.

NOTE: UPDATED FAMILY PICTURES & LOT NUMBERS REQUIRED FOR POOL ENTRY!

Upon your FIRST visit to the pool this year you will be required to bring an updated photo of all your family members which will be kept for our files. Addition-ally, all residents (including children approved to at-tend the pool alone), must know their lot number to sign in. This is necessary because our files are organ-ized by lot number. Thank you for your prompt atten-tion.

Note that our pool management company has changed—welcome back Crystal Aquatics.

Register Now for Kindergarten If you have a child who will be five years of age on or before September 30, please contact Oak Hill Elementary between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, telephone (703) 467-3500, to register for 2008-2009. Additional in-formation is also available on the Fairfax County Public School w e b s i t e a t www.fcps.edu.

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Minutes are tentative and will be reviewed and approved at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting.

Board Attendees: Larry Miller, Wendy Hunt, David Howlett, Imrana Umar, Greg Zilberfarb and Michelle Doucette

Absent Board members: Paul Thurneysen and Brian Keagy

Homeowner attendees: 0 David Howlett called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. Treasurer’s Report: The balance sheet was handed out

and reviewed. Seventy-one properties still need to pay dues and letters will go out this weekend. The newslet-ter will also have an article about this and the conse-quences of not paying dues. The dues and the pool contract will be listed on the next budget sheet (the contract has now been signed and dues are being col-lected).

The board reviewed status of current and longer standing dues status.

Community Facilities: We have signed our contract with Crystal Aquatics. Pool rules will go in the next news-letter.

Land Management: Clean Fairfax Council will give us free supplies for a clean up day. Sadly, there have been no volunteers for this event in recent years.

Architectural Control Committee: The need for consis-tent window grids was discussed and tabled.

Community Activities: The Egg Hunt was a big success. Thanks to all who helped with the activity! The Yard Sale date had to be moved due to the newsletter time-line. The board voted on the date and May 10th was chosen to avoid several events going on during this month.

Civic Affairs: Successful conclusion of high school re-districting results in neighborhood staying at Chantilly High School.

Neighborhood Watch: No new business. The board dis-cussed the informal crime alert system that is going on in the neighborhood.

Communications - Newsletter and Website: Poems have been submitted for the Poet Laureate contest. The website is being reviewed and the web master is doing

Chantilly Highlands Homes Association Board of Directors’ Meeting

Thursday, April 1, 2008 Submitted by Wendy Hunt

an excellent job. We are looking to extend his contract and are trying to figure out how to automate data gath-ering.

Articles for the newsletter are due to Deb Neuberger by the 12th of each month. Items for the newsletter were discussed.

Long Range Planning: No open issues. Old Business: No issues. New Business: Chantilly High School is asking for a do-

nation to their all night graduation party to keep gradu-ating teens from driving drunk that evening. This event has been very successful as they have had no accidents for 20 years. David Howlett moved to make a donation to the event. It was approved unanimously.

Meeting Adjournment: With no additional new business to discuss, David Howlett made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Wendy Hunt seconded it. The board unanimously approved the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 pm.

You are Cordially Invited to

Terra Chapman’s Open Studio

Art Show and Benefit

Please join graduating Chantilly High School artist, Terra Chapman, at her home studio for a show and sale of her original artwork and prints.

Reception: Friday, May 30th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Open Studio: Saturday, May 31st from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

A Benefit for the Heifer Fund will be also be held with the prize being a choice of one of three full-size art prints.

Address: 13243 Stone Heather Dr., Chantilly Highlands For further information: 703.437.8788 or at www.terrachapmanart.com www.heifer.org **Feel free to invite others you think may be interested in attending.

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place plants in clay pots inside larger plastic pots or cover clay pots with aluminum foil, you will reduce the fre-quency at which you must water. Remember to punch a drainage hole if foil is used.

• Bright-red and deep-red salvias are good for concen-trated color in full sun. Use the lighter or pastel shades of salvia in partial shade.

• Pinch back annuals when 4 to 6 inches high to pro-mote bushy growth. Some that require pinching are zin-nias, petunias, and salvia.

• Good border plants: marigolds, petunias, ageratums, and fibrous begonias.

• Impatiens is the most satisfactory annual for use in shady areas. Begonias, coleus, ageratum, salvia, and vinca prefer light shade (5 to 6 hours of sunlight.)

• To grow annuals in pots on the patio, use a light-weight soil mixture. Keep the plants well watered, as con-tainer-grown plants dry out fast. Apply water soluble fer-tilizer according to package directions every two weeks.

• Don't be surprised if variegated hosta has green leaves when grown in the sun. The best, variegated, color pattern is developed on plants in a semi-shady location.

See LAWN on page 13

LAWN & LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR MAY Below are some tips offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Go to http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources for more information. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and bug spray while you are out in the yard!

• Some common ground covers suitable for sunny loca-tions include Ajuga (Ajuga reptans), Moss Pink (Phlox subulata), and Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis).

• Plants that do not need "deadheading" include bego-nia, impatiens, coleus, alyssum, ageratum, lobelia, vinca, and salvia.

• Plants that flower each year, require little care, and are rarely bothered by pests or disease, include these per-ennials: coneflower, bleeding heart, coralbell, daylily, geum, hosta, bergenia, Virginia bluebell, and veronica.

• These flowers save time and work in the garden by dropping dead blooms and thus requiring no trimming or dead-heading: mignonette, love-in-a-mist, cleome, scabiosa, and daylily.

• Potted plants, when placed outdoors, may need to be watered more frequently than if they were inside. If you

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Chantilly HS Prom

Oakton HS Prom

Memorial Day

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T e a c h e r A p p r e c i a t i o n W e e k

SOL testing begins in FCPS schools in May and goes through June. Make sure to check with your school before planning any absences for your child during these weeks.

Pool Opens! 11 AM-8 PM

Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM Pool 11 AM-8 PM

Girl Scouts Car Wash RAIN DATE 10 AM—1 PM

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Noodle Day Noodle Day

Girl Scout Car Wash 10 AM—1 PM

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CHANTILLY HIGHLANDS POOL FACILITY

2008 RULES AND REGULATIONS These rules and regulations were approved by the Community Facilities Committee in coordination with the Board of Direc-tors. Their purpose is to assure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at Chantilly Highlands Pool. All Homeowners, their families, and guests must abide by these rules. Revisions may be made at any time by the Community Facilities Committee. The safe operation of the pool depends on every parent being responsible for his or her own children and that the Pool Man-ager has adequate enforcement authority. These rules are not intended to replace or diminish the parents’ responsibility for the safety of their children. Non-swimmers and novice swimmers require special attention of their parents. Children using the baby pool, which is not guarded, require constant supervision. Throughout these rules, the term “Pool Manager” will be used to denote the actual Pool Manager or, when not present, his/her designated assistant. A “Responsible Person” is defined as a parent, guardian, or other individual, 14 years old or older, designated by a parent.

Section I. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES The Pool Manager has complete authority and responsibility for the safety and orderly operation of the pool. He/She may deny the

use of a section of the pool to any person of any age that does not exhibit adequate proficiency for that section. Any situation not covered within these rules will be subject to the judgment of the Pool Manager. Failure to obey the direction of a lifeguard is cause for removal from the pool facility. If you see a rule infraction please bring it to the attention of the Pool Manager and if the situation isn’t resolved immediately, please contact (posted out front) the Pool Company’s Manager or Larry Miller so that it can be dealt with and corrected.

The Pool Manager has complete authority to eject anyone at any time from the pool enclosure for the remainder of the day. Such action will be documented on a special form and reported to the Community Facilities Committee within a timely manner. If the offender is under 13 years of age, he/she must stay within the pool enclosure until a Responsible Person is contacted.

Serious or repeated infractions of the rules and regulations will be documented in a log and will result in dismissal from the pool for the remainder of the day. A second dismissal will result in a one week suspension from the pool. A third dismissal will result in suspension from the pool for the remainder of the summer. Parents will be notified after each incident resulting in dismissal.

The penalty for extreme incidents may include suspension of pool privileges for the individual or the entire household. Any matter requiring immediate action should be discussed with the Pool Manager. Homeowners with comments or complaints

about the operation of the pool should submit them in writing to: Paul Thurneysen -Board of Director’s President Larry Miller, Board of Director’s Liaison Jeff Boehlert, COMFAC committee member

The photographs of each lifeguard with their names, The Pool Company Manager , Larry Miller and Jeff Boehlert’s as well as phone numbers will be posted at the entryway into the pool. Any incidents or comments can be directed to the Pool Company Manager and/or Larry Miller. If the need is immediate or there is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed the Pool Com-pany Manager or Mr. Miller can be called.

Section II. MEMBERSHIP Membership is available to all persons whose primary residence is located in Chantilly Highlands. Membership privileges will be

withheld for all persons residing in a home for which the homeowner’s dues (including late fees) are not fully paid, pool guest fees are unpaid, or failure to complete registration. Funding for the Pool comes directly from homeowner’s dues.

Baby-sitters, 14 years old or older, will be admitted with a note of authorization from a parent. Members must provide up-to-date membership data and a recent family photo for pool entry. All members must sign in with their name and Chantilly Highlands Lot Number at the front desk before entering the pool area.

Section III. POOL SCHEDULE AND HOURS The Pool will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, and close at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 2. The Pool hours from May 24 through June 17: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays 12 noon - 8 p.m. The Pool hours from June 18 though September 2: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays 12 noon - 8 p.m. Special hours of pool operation and special events will be posted at the pool and, to the extent possible, be listed on the calendar in the

CHHA Newsletter. The pool will close at 4:45 p.m. prior to selected Community and Swim Team evening events. The pool will open at 1pm on Saturdays after swim meets. Continued on Next Page

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Section IV. GUESTS Guests must be accompanied by a homeowner who is a Responsible Person and must depart the pool facility when the homeowner

departs. Guest Fees: The cost of guests will be paid at the pool at the time of admission. The rates are: Adults /Children (over 2 yrs.) $3.00/day Monday - Friday

$5.00/day Saturday & Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day Pool pass cards may be purchased at the pool house for $20.00. Each card will have 10 punches equivalent to $2.00 per punch.

Weekday admissions with pool pass card is one (1) punch ($2.00/day) per person Saturday & Sunday admissions with pool pass card is two (2) punches ($4.00/day) per person A maximum of five (5) guests per homeowner household will be admitted per day. Homeowners will be responsible for the conduct of their guests and responsible for any damage to pool property. If a guest damages

pool property, the cost of the damage will be charged to the homeowner. Section V. HEALTH AND SANITATION

All persons must wear proper bathing attire and take a shower before entering the pool. Admission will be refused to all persons having colds, coughs, inflamed eyes or infections, or individuals wearing bandages. No pets are allowed within the pool enclosure. No smoking is allowed within the pool enclosure. Eating, drinking, and gum chewing will be confined to the umbrella picnic areas. No eating, drinking around the concrete pool deck or baby pool. All children using the pool facilities who are not reliably toilet-trained must wear swim diapers and an appropriate bathing suit. DIS-

POSABLE AND CLOTH DIAPERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE POOL. All persons are encouraged to use the diaper-changing tables located in the dressing rooms.

Section VI. DIVING Divers will not dive until the previous diver has cleared the area below the board, AND ARE AT THE LADDER EXITING. After surfacing, a diver must swim directly to the nearest ladder without delay. Only one person is permitted on a diving board or ladder at any time. Excessive bouncing or horseplay of any kind is prohibited on the diving boards. Flotation devices of any type are prohibited in the diving area, even when such devices are authorized for other parts of the pool. The diving boards cannot be closed if any one person wishes to dive.

Section VII. SPECIAL RULES FOR CHILDREN Children under 16: In order to prevent excessive fatigue or chilling, children under 16 are required to leave the main pool upon

signal of the lifeguards for a 10-15 minute break period once every hour. This rule will not apply to the baby pool. This rule will apply whether or not a child displays the swim test emblem.

Children under 13: To encourage children to develop strong swimming skills, a swim test emblem will be awarded to any child 12 and under who

demonstrates swimming proficiency by passing a swim test conducted under the supervision of the Pool Manager. This test consists of:

Swimming one length using any combination of strokes Treading water for one minute in an upright position

EMBLEMS MUST BE ATTACHED TO BATHING SUITS TO BE VALID. Children 11 years old may come to the pool unaccompanied only if they display the swim test emblem. Any child 12 and under who does not display the swim test emblem must remain in the roped-in shallow section of the main

pool or must be accompanied by a responsible person who will remain within easy reaching distance of the child. Children 12 and under may use the diving boards only if they display the swim test emblem.

Children under 11: Children 10 years or younger will not be admitted to the Pool unless accompanied by a Responsible Person. Section VIII. BABY POOL

Only children 5 years of age or younger may use the baby pool. All children using the baby pool must be accompanied by a Responsible Person who must remain within the baby pool enclosure at

all times. Food is not allowed in the baby pool enclosure. No chairs are allowed in the baby pool.

Section IX. CAPACITY Maximum pool capacity is 244. The Pool Manager will post a notice at the pool entrance when the maximum capacity is reached. When the number of members and guests within the pool enclosure reaches 180, only members will be admitted. Guests will not be

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admitted until the attendance declines to below 180. When the pool attendance is at capacity, members must wait in the parking lot area and will be admitted as others leave the pool fa-

cility. Members will be admitted in the order in which they arrived. Section X. RULES OF CONDUCT

Running, pushing, wrestling, dunking, fence jumping or causing undue disturbance in or around the pool area is prohibited. Abusive, offensive, or profane language is prohibited. Unruly, offensive behavior is prohibited. No skateboards, scooters, roller blades, bicycles, etc. are allowed on the pool grounds. No persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs will be permitted on the pool property. The cost of any property damage will be charged to the member responsible. Swimming goggles are permitted for eyewear usage only. They must not be used as projectiles or diving toys.

Section XI. ACCESSORIES (Floats & Toys) No snorkels, hard balls, rafts, canoes, innertubes, or any other type of aquatic equipment is permitted in the main pool, except upon

specific approval of the Pool Manager and on designated float nights. The size of floats used on float nights must not exceed 5 feet by 3 feet. Snow tubes are prohibited, regardless of size. Nerf and Koosh balls are allowed unless the situation be-comes unruly as determined by the lifeguards.

Children with water wings must be under adult supervision. Radios, tape players and CD players are prohibited except when earphones are used. No heavy sports equipment will be allowed in pool enclosure, (i.e. bats, baseballs, footballs, basketballs, lacrosse equipment, soccer

balls, etc.). Masks must be of the plastic or tempered-glass type. All bicycle riders will park their bicycles in the designated area. Bicycles, strollers, etc. are prohibited on all sidewalks to allow for

access of emergency vehicles. Lifeguards may remove a toy at any time if it is being misused or causing safety problems. Tuesday and Thursday’s will be Noodle Day from pool opening to closing. Float nights will be July 6, July 20, August 3 and August 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Section XII. FOOD Food is permitted only in the umbrella picnic areas. Glass bottles, jars or other glass containers are prohibited in the pool enclosure. No alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the pool premises, including the parking area. Snack sales occur during break time. There are no snack sales during the last break of the day. Bills larger than a $10 will not be

accepted. Section XIII. GENERAL

All swimmers must wear appropriate bathing suits: cut-off jeans or baggy clothing will NOT be allowed in the pool. Street shoes are not permitted on the pool deck.

No persons will use the pool facilities unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty. All injuries that occur on the premises must be reported immediately to the Pool Manager. The swimming lane nearest the diving boards will be roped off at all times for the use of those wishing to swim laps. Others should

stay clear of this area. During periods of heavy lap lane use, the Pool Manager may move the rope to include two lanes, pro-vided that doing so would not cause undue crowding in other parts of the pool.

Tables may not be reserved by placing towels and/or personal belongings on them. No sitting on tables or the backs of chairs. No jumping any of the fences.

All members will respect the property rights of homeowners in the neighborhood. Do not use lawns for shortcuts or in any way vio-late the rights of other people.

CHHA and the pool management company will not be responsible for the loss of personal property or damage to personal property. All lost articles turned over to the Pool Manager will be held for about 15 days. There will be a lost/found container place near the soda machines. All unclaimed articles will be disposed of at the discretion of the Community Facilities Committee.

Section XIV. PARKING AND SPEED LIMIT The parking lot is for the vehicles of the pool members and their guests while utilizing the pool, tennis courts, playground, or picnic

area. All other uses including, overnight parking, driver training, commuter parking, and vehicle maintenance, are prohib-ited.

Vehicles in violation will be towed. The cost for towing and storage will be the responsibility of the member. The speed limit on the driveway and parking lot is 5 mph.

Section XV. AFTER-HOURS TRESSPASSING/VANDALIZING VIOLATIONS

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Farmers Markets Open May 1st If you love fresh produce and home-baked goods, we have some great news for you. Whether it's honey straight from the hive, fresh cut flowers, or pasture-raised meat, you will find it all at the open-air farmers markets of Fair-

fax County. This is much more than grocery shopping; this is a family outing, a wonderful warm-weather adventure, and a healthy one too! The Office of Community Horticulture at Green Spring Gardens is

pleased to announce that the Fairfax County Farmers Markets are opening for the 2008 season. The 2008 season of the Fairfax County Farmers' Market kicks off May 1st and continues until November 19th. There are 11 markets located across the county, open dif-ferent days throughout the week. The markets are well-known for top quality local foods. All farmers and pro-ducers come no further than 125 miles from Fairfax County. All but the Frying Pan market host Fairfax County Coop-erative Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinics. Citizens can bring plant or insect samples for pest identification or disease diagnosis. Master Gardeners also help citizens by having informational displays on topics such as Container Gardening or EcoSavvy Gardening. Below are some of the local markets. Go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm for a complete list. Wednesdays Frying Pan Farmers Market, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Vienna/Oakton Farmers Market, 8:00 am - noon

Thursdays Herndon Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon

Saturdays Reston Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon

Girl Scout Troop 3132 is holding a car wash fund-raiser on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Chantilly Highlands Community Center. Please stop by and support our girls!

Going to the prom that night? Let the Girl Scouts wash your car for you so you’ll have more energy for dancing!

Rain date Sunday, May 18th, same time.

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A new Fairfax County web page and other activities focus on ways residents can help the environment. The Cool Neighborhoods web page offers practical tips and resources for helping residents to be environmentally conscious in “My Household” and “My Neighbor-hood.” Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/environment/coolcounties/neighborhoods/.

• The Bright Futures Project will launch a two-week, student-led drive on April 22 to replace one incandescent bulb with one compact fluo-rescent light bulb for each child enrolled in the Fairfax and Arlington county schools sys-tems. Further information is available at www.brightfuturesproject.org.

• The Recycling Roadshow, held at a variety of locations in the county, offers the public an opportu-nity to recycle computers and electronics, in addition to shredding documents. A calendar of Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program events, including community clean-ups and hazardous waste collections, is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/recycling/announce.htm.

RECYCLE FLOURESCENT LIGHT BULBS, tak-

Activities and Web Page Focus on Environmental Stewardship ing care not to break them. Fluorescent lamps contain small quantities of mercury which may create potential adverse health effects if released into the environment. By recycling these lamps, the mercury is removed and recovered for reuse while the balance of the materials are either recycled or disposed of according to federal and state environmental regulations. Take the lamp to

the I-66 Transfer Station Complex and the I-95 Landfill Complex household hazardous waste sites during scheduled dates and times only. Call 703-324-5230, TTY 711 for more information. NOTE: Businesses may NOT take fluorescent bulbs or other hazardous materials to these loca-tions. For more information, see http://w w w . f a i r f a x c o u n t y . g o v / d p w e s / t r a s h /

disphazcomm.htm. Fairfax County is one of the founding members of the national Cool Counties initiative, which was launched in July 2007 in partnership with the Sierra Club, to reduce local governments’ greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per-cent by 2050. Since 2003, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has implemented close to $7 million worth of projects and programs to address air quality and global climate change. Additional information can be found at http://earth911.org/recycling.

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THE CHANTILLY HIGHLAND EGG HUNT WAS A LOT OF FUN!

Hundreds of parents and children braved the cold temperatures to hunt eggs with the Chantilly High-lands Easter Bunny! Known for his fabulous eggs, the Easter Bunny yet again delivered fun, chocolate, hun-

dreds of toy lambs, and great pictures for all the children in the neighborhood. Community Activities Director

Wendy Hunt was on hand to paint bunnies, eggs, flow-ers and rainbows to those that could stand still without shivering! CHHA President Paul Thurneysen was the

best Egg Hunt supporter and could be seen doing every-thing from taking photographs to picking up the play-ground. The largest pastel cupcakes ever seen were

happily devoured and a good time was had by all.

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•Sharpen your lawn mower blade monthly since a dull blade can pull grass seedlings from the soil instead of cutting them.

•Lengthening the time between waterings combined with deep, heavy watering encourages root growth while re-ducing top growth in lawns. This increases the root-to-shoot ratio and produces plants that are more resistant to wilting when exposed to infrequent watering.

•Plan a landscaping project on paper first. Do not over plant, be sure you know the ultimate size of each plant, and allow for growth.

•Lawns maintained at the correct height resist disease and weed infestation. Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue should be kept between 2 to 3 inches in height. Mow fre-quently, removing no more than one third of the blade at each cutting.

•Don't over water your lawn this summer. Too much wa-ter leaches nitrogen from the soil, encourages weeds, and invites disease problems.

•If your lawn is bluegrass/fescue, fertilize in the fall. Fer-tilizing now will keep you behind the lawn mower all spring and increase chance of injury to your lawn from summer disease and drought.

•Moles feed on white grubs and can ruin lawns while burrowing after them. Moles can be eliminated by elimi-nating the grubs. Consult the Cooperative Extension Ser-vice for current pest control recommendations.

•Grass clippings can be used as a mulch in flower beds and vegetable gardens if allowed to dry well before use. Fresh, damp, grass clippings will mat and may attract pests. Never use clippings from a lawn that has been treated with a herbicide.

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KidWorks Pet Care-12th grader willing to take care of your pets anytime. Experienced, responsible, and dependable. Ref-erences available. Call Jennifer at (703) 787-9323. Babysitting (Rebecca 15 yrs) or Mother’s Helper (Abby 13 yrs) avail to take care of your children. Can also come together. Certified Babysitting classes completed. CH residents 11 yrs. (703) 435-9333. Lawn Mowing – Experienced high school freshman will mow, bag grass and edge your lawn for $25 this summer. Call Andrew at 703-481-9288.

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COMMITTEE INFO Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month at

7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meetings are open, and all resi-dents are welcome and encouraged to participate. To include a spe-cific item on the agenda, please contact the Board President.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) meets monthly at the Community Center. Contact any ACC member or appropriate Board member if you have ACC questions or concerns.

Chantilly Highlander newsletter team welcomes your articles and community photos of specific events, or just whatever is going on in your neighborhood! We would also love your suggestions and ideas for new features as well as feedback on current content. Advertising questions and other information may be emailed to Newslet-ter@chha.org, or mailed to the Editor at P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA, 20171.

Community Activities Committee identifies and schedules events for the participation of Chantilly Highlands families. The committee meets as events are scheduled, and chairpersons vary throughout the year. If you are interested in leading an event or have ideas for a community activity, please contact a Board member.

Community Facilities Committee (ComFac) meets the first Wednes-day of every month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Issues pertaining to our swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, Com-munity Center and its grounds are managed by the Community Fa-cilities Committee. If you would like to become involved in this committee, contact Jeff Boehlert at 703-435-2836.

Land Management Committee handles all issues that involve the common areas of our community: primarily lawn care and snow removal. Meetings are held as needed. You may contact Paul Thur-neysen at 703-318-1468 with questions and if you are able to help on the Land Management Committee.

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The Chantilly Highlander is a monthly publication which informs the community of our accomplishments, upcoming events, commit-tee meeting highlights and decisions, and provides a forum for you and your family to communicate items of interest to your neighbors! Articles are reviewed and published at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Published advertisement is accepted, how-ever it is not considered an endorsement by the Board. Electronic submissions are encouraged via email; however, please also provide a “camera ready” printed copy for comparison if there are graphics or fonts (print styles) that must be maintained.

Email address: Newsletter@chha.org (Include ‘Chantilly Highlander’ in the subject line so it is not deleted as spam)

Mailing address: CHHA, c/o The Chantilly Highlander, P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA 20171

Please submit articles, advertising (with payment), and photos so they are RECEIVED by the 12th of each month for consideration in the next month’s issue: be sure to allow sufficient time for mail processing. Any non-profit notices will be included only if space allows—for guaranteed placement it must be paid advertising. Classified & KidWorks ad wording should be no more than 30 words, or will be subject to editing. Advertising Rates:

Chantilly Highlands Committees 2008 CHHA Board of Directors

Carla Abbud Cindy DiPalma Brian Keagy Jeffrey Parnes Answering Machine Wendy Hunt Jeffrey Boehlert Dave Puchrik OPEN Paul Thurneysen Imrana Umar (see Comm Facilities) Lori Manik Karin Johnston Steve Edwards Jeffrey Parnes Greg Zilberfarb

Architectural Control (ACC)

Civic Affairs Community Ctr Rental Community Events Community Facilities Database Administrator Garden Club Land Management Neighborhood Watch Pool House Phone Resale Packages Swim Team Chair Tennis Courts Webmaster Web Posting

703-925-0949 703-471-1874 703-909-7698 703-904-0131 703-435-0736 703-467-8188 703-435-2836 Database@chha.org OPEN 703-318-1468 703-471-4923 703-435-2081 703-796-1061 703-437-5452 703-742-3353 703-904-0131 703-779-4890

President Paul Thurneysen 703-318-1468

Vice President David Howlett 703-689-9840

Treasurer Michelle Doucette 703-870-7677

Secretary Wendy Hunt 703-467-8188

Community Facilities Larry Miller 703-707-0891

Long Range Planning OPEN OPEN

Architectural Control David Howlett 703-689-9840 Newsletter, Database & Website

Greg Zilberfarb 703-779-4890

Neighborhood Watch Imrana Umar 703-471-4923

Community Events Wendy Hunt 703-467-8188

Land Mgmt & Civic Affairs

Paul Thurneysen 703-318-1468

Board Member Brian Keagy 703-909-7698

When calling board or committee members, please be mindful that they are volunteers, with jobs and families, making sacrifices to serve our community. Try to contact the appropriate

liaison or committee chair for the best response to a concern/question.

Chantilly Highlands Homes Association P.O. Box 710238 Oak Hill, VA 20171

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