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A Step Sister’s Story Angela Fuentes, Brambleton Resident

1 in 8 women have a chance of developingbreast cancer in their lifetime and, although bylooking at me you wouldn’t know it, I wasincluded in this statistic at the age of 34. As a

two-year breast cancer survivor, I can honestlysay that this diagnosis does not define me, infact, it has only strengthened me. On April 30th Iparticipated in the 40-mile, 2-day Avon Walk forBreast Cancer with the Brambleton Step Sistersteam for the 2nd time, I am currently training fora half marathon, I have recently started a blog,Everyday Road to Healthy http://www.everydayroadtohealthy.com, and I am theproud mother of 2 young boys.

The Step Sisters first participated in the AvonWalk in 2006. The team of 10, started byBrambleton resident Liz Levy, was formed inhonor of friend and neighbor AshleyCampolattaro’s mother, who had been recentlydiagnosed. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancertakes place in various locations nationwide,including Washington, DC. The money raisedgoes towards breast cancer research, breastcancer screening, and treatment and support forthose diagnosed. The event is so powerful andinspirational that every year the team continuesto grow. Five years and five Avon walks later, theStep Sisters are now a team of over 40members, including those diagnosed with thedisease, cancer survivors, family members, andneighbors and friends that have made it theirmission to fight breast cancer. As of this year,the team is now a 501c3 non-profit organizationand has raised an astonishing $400,000!

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Brambleton Community Association operates twopool complexes for Brambleton residents. Thesepools are available to all single-family attached &detached unit owners and ResidencesCondominium owners in good standing with theassociation; and Summerfield residents that optto purchase BCA pool membership.

The Community Center PoolThe Community Center PoolThe Community Center PoolThe Community Center PoolThe Community Center Pool – Located at42645 Regal Wood Drive. Complex consists of amain pool, wading pool, and spa. 703-542-2943

The Beacon Crest PoolThe Beacon Crest PoolThe Beacon Crest PoolThe Beacon Crest PoolThe Beacon Crest Pool – Located within theResidences Condominiums at 22650 Beacon CrestDrive. Complex consists of a main pool, wadingpool, spa, outdoor gas fireplace and grill, and a clubroom. 703-542-2220

Valid passes are necessary to enter both pools.Owners and their families that registered for the2007 swim season or later have a “Pass for Life” –and do not need to re-register in 2011 (as long astheir address has not changed). Residents who arenew to Brambleton, moved since the end of the2010 swim season, or renters within Brambletonnamed on an active lease will all need to registerfor a 2011 pool pass if they would like to make useof Brambleton pools this summer season. Childrenwho have turned 12 and 16 years old since theend of the 2010 swim season, or during the 2011swim season, will need to have their passesupdated.

Pool Operating HoursPool Operating HoursPool Operating HoursPool Operating HoursPool Operating Hours

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Memorial Day Weekend Through Labor DayMemorial Day Weekend Through Labor DayMemorial Day Weekend Through Labor DayMemorial Day Weekend Through Labor DayMemorial Day Weekend Through Labor Day(May 28th - September 5th)

When public schools are in session: MaMaMaMaMay 3y 3y 3y 3y 311111,,,,,2020202020111111 – June 11 – June 11 – June 11 – June 11 – June 16, 206, 206, 206, 206, 20111111 &1 &1 &1 &1 &AAAAAug. 29, 20ug. 29, 20ug. 29, 20ug. 29, 20ug. 29, 20111111 – Sep 2, 201 – Sep 2, 201 – Sep 2, 201 – Sep 2, 201 – Sep 2, 201111111111

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00pm –8:00pm

Tuesday and Thursday 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10:00am –8:00pm

When public schools are not in session: JuneJuneJuneJuneJune111117, 207, 207, 207, 207, 20111111 – A1 – A1 – A1 – A1 – August 28, 20ugust 28, 20ugust 28, 20ugust 28, 20ugust 28, 201111111111

Everyday (including Holidays) 10:00am –8:00pm

The Brambleton Community Center Pool will closefor scheduled Betta Swim Team swim meets.See posted schedule at the pool or on theCommunity Intranet for further details.

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Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (May28th-September 5th)

When public schools are in session: MaMaMaMaMay 3y 3y 3y 3y 311111,,,,,2020202020111111 – June 11 – June 11 – June 11 – June 11 – June 16, 206, 206, 206, 206, 201111111111AAAAAug 28, 20ug 28, 20ug 28, 20ug 28, 20ug 28, 20111111 – Sept 2, 201 – Sept 2, 201 – Sept 2, 201 – Sept 2, 201 – Sept 2, 201111111111

Monday - Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10:00am –8:00pm

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Everyday (including Holidays) 10:00am –8:00pm

Post-Season (Sept. 10&11 and 17&18)

Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm

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Time for Some Summer FunBeth Huck, Events and Programming Coordinator

We are windingdown on ourspring events,with a successfulcommunity yardsale and a greatspring wine tour,

and are coming up on a busy and fun time ofyear in the world of Brambleton events. AllBrambleton residents should head out to theCommunity Center pool on the last day of school,Thursday June 16th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,for our Summer Kick-Off party, where we willhave fun water slides, a dunk tank, pool games,deejay, food vendors and more! Teen Night willfollow at 8:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with thedeejay sticking around. So it’s time to unwindfrom the long school year and hang out with yourfriends (non Brambleton Residents are $5 for

teen night), and eat some pizza – come on out,you deserve it!

Are you fired up for Red, White, and BRAM: Picnicon the Plaza? Well you should be! It’s going tobe a blast, with concerts, games, food vendors,fireworks and more! Grab the family and headout for some picnic style fun. Don’t forget tobring your blankets and/or chairs, bring a picnic(sorry no outside alcoholic beverages allowed) orbuy some delights at one of the various foodvendors available. The cost is $3/person (Max$15 family) and if you bring your Brambleton poolpass, you will receive $1 off per person.

And don’t forget the Sizzlin’ Summer ConcertSeries, which kicks off on June 30th with TheMonster Band at 7:00 p.m., along with openingact, Canadia Rock, at 6:00 p.m.

There is a virus in Brambleton that is spreadingthroughout the community. This dreaded virus isknown as Common Area EncroachMENTitus.While you may not have caught this virus directly,it is possible that you have been affected by itthrough your neighbors’ actions. While this virusis considered dangerous and needs immediateattention, there is hope!

Brambleton’s common areas are there for theuse and enjoyment of all Brambleton owners,residents and their guests. No owner or residentshould make exclusive use or claims to anyportion or parcel of common area. Commonarea encroachment occurs when an owner,resident or individual makes unapprovedimprovements, modifications, or alterations tothe common area. Encroachment can occur in anumber of ways such as when an owner builds afence beyond their property line; plants treesand shrubs in the common area; installspersonal play equipment in the common area;dumps yard debris or other unwanted materialsin the common area; clears the natural area orthe wetlands buffer behind their property. Thesymptoms of this virus affect how neighbors andresidents of Brambleton can use and enjoy thecommon area.

To avoid catching the virus, don’t make plans toimprove the common area without going throughthe adopt-a-spot process; refrain from placingpersonal equipment or materials into theCommon Area; and do not dump anything intothe Common Area. If you’ve already caught thevirus, the best and most effective relief is a self-administered cure. Possible steps to takeinclude removing personal equipment from thecommon area; allow the natural area torenaturalize; or removing any dumped piles ofunwanted debris from the common area.Choose the cure or cures that best works foryour strain of the virus. These immediateactions can help to stop the virus dead in itspath.

If owners and residents have a difficult time self-curing from this virus, the BrambletonCommunity Association has a few remedies itcould administer. The community’s Declarationgives the Association the right and responsibilityto operate and maintain the common area in theinterest of ALL owners and residents. If virusesare found by association staff, owners will berequested to remove the personal property fromthe common area. If this does not cure thevirus, then the association will perform advanced

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DSYS Football – Starts its 5th SeasonFall registration is now open for players 7 to 16 years old. DSYS is a member club of FCYFL(Fairfax County Youth Football League), which is comprised of more than 22 clubs, 380 teams,7,200 players and 1,200 coaches. It is the only youth tackle program in Loudoun structured toestablish various levels of competition based upon a player’s ability, age, and weight. Visitwww.dullesyouth.com for registration information.

Brambleton’s Common Area EncroachMENTitus VirusRick Stone PCAM, General Manager

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Comments on CovenantsRosemarie Linder, Covenants Manager

As a planned community, Brambleton has certain recordedcovenants which require its owners to take certain actions topreserve the aesthetic nature and character of thecommunity. These responsibilities can be found in TheDeclaration for Brambleton and in the Design Guidelines forBrambleton.

The Brambleton Community Association also has certainresponsibilities outlined within these documents. One of thoseresponsibilities is to enforce various covenants and

responsibilities that are placed on the owners within the community. In our ongoing efforts tomeet this obligation and to maintain Brambleton as one of the most architecturally pleasing andbest-maintained communities in this area, and in accordance with the governing documents of theAssociation, exterior inspections of homes and lots is ongoing throughout the year.

Most changes to the appearance of your lot or exterior of your home require submission andapproval of a Design Review Application. For more detail, see The Design Guidelines forBrambleton. The following are examples of common exterior modifications which require anapplication:

Please note, Brambleton’s builders do not provide the homeowners association with informationregarding options which may have been included with the purchase of your home, as such; we mayidentify these modifications as requiring an Application. A copy of your options sheet from thebuilder may be submitted in lieu of the Application.

· Decks · Fences

· Patios, retaining walls, landscape borders · Sheds

· Play Sets, Trampolines and Basketball Hoops · Hot tubs, Spas

· Changing color of trim, doors or shutters · Changes to exterior lighting

· Gazebos, Sunrooms and Screened Porches · Walkways and other types of pathways

· Removal of turf or trees · Changes in ground cover

Although the primary goalof the Step Sisters is toraise money for breastcancer research, being apart of the team is somuch more. It hascreated an opportunity tobuild new friendships andstrengthen oldfriendships, provided aunique support system for

its team members, and through amazingteamwork we have organized communityfundraising events. Our biggest fundraiser is theBrambleton Ribbon Run, which is held everyspring. The outpouring of support from the

Brambleton community has been amazing andwe are very thankful for all who are a part of it.

If you are interested in learning more about theStep Sisters, joining the team or becoming moreinvolved in our community events, pleasecontact us [email protected]. If youwould like a more personal account of the 2011Avon Walk for Breast Cancer DC, I invite you toread my blog, Everyday Road to Healthy, athttp://www.everydayroadtohealthy.com/2011/05/03/avon-walk-2011-or-bust/.

While conducting exterior inspections, we will identify exterior maintenance items which requireattention. The items reviewed include, but are not limited to, the following:

All inspections are performed by the staff of the Brambleton Community Association and aretypically conducted from the property line. Staff does not enter fenced yards or access decksduring these inspections. In accordance with the Association’s enforcement policies, notice will besent to provide time to correct items noted to be in violation of the Brambleton’s governingdocuments or policies.

· Trim · Doors & Windows

· Address Number & Plaque · Landscaping, Yard & Lot Condition

· Mailbox & Mailbox Post · Leaders & Gutters

· Front Walk/Steps & Driveways · Foundation & Basement Walk-out

· Decks, Gazebos, Screened Porches, · Arbors & Trellises

· Roof, Siding & Shutters · Fences

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Bramble10: A Decade Worth Celebrating

2011 marks Brambleton’s 10th anniversary, andwe need you to help us celebrate! Throughoutthe summer, become our fans and followers onFacebook and Twitter for Bramble1Bramble1Bramble1Bramble1Bramble100000flashbacks, trivia and contests. We want youyouyouyouyou tobe a part of the Bramble1Bramble1Bramble1Bramble1Bramble100000 story, so feel freeto share photos of your special Brambletonevents: anything from move-in day to birthdays,block parties and other milestone achievementscelebrated here in the community! Simply e-mailyour photos to [email protected] with abrief description of the occasion and identifythose in the picture(s).

Special anniversary gifts are waiting for you inthe Brambleton Town Center – but you neverknow where or when a gift will be revealed – somake this your destination for family fun! The100-day countdown to the 10 Year Anniversarybegins on June 17th and culminates with the FallFestival on September 23rd & 24th when wecelebrate this great community, one decade inthe making! See you at the Town Center.B_Here!

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News from the DeveloperBrambleton’s Sizzlin’ SummerBrambleton’s Sizzlin’ SummerBrambleton’s Sizzlin’ SummerBrambleton’s Sizzlin’ SummerBrambleton’s Sizzlin’ SummerConcert Lineup AnnouncedConcert Lineup AnnouncedConcert Lineup AnnouncedConcert Lineup AnnouncedConcert Lineup Announced

This year’s “Free” Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts inthe Plaza are:

June 30 – The Monster Band (Party Dance)http://www.themonsterband.com/July 14 – Jah Works (Reggae)http://www.jahworks.com/July 28 – Doug Segree (Acoustic Rock)http://www.dougsegree.com/August 11 –John Luskey (Country)http://www.johnluskey.com/August 25 – Kelly Bell Band (Blues/Funk/HipHop) http://www.phatblues.com/

B_entertained@Brambleton!

La Cucina Italiano Opening this SummerLa Cucina Italiano Opening this SummerLa Cucina Italiano Opening this SummerLa Cucina Italiano Opening this SummerLa Cucina Italiano Opening this Summer

The Brambleton TownCenter Associates ispleased to announce thatLa Cucina Italiano will be anew tenant at theBrambleton Town Center -

they are anticipating opening this summer.

Other BTC News: The Virginia Wine Factory isanticipating opening Memorial Day weekend.B_here@Brambleton!

BTC List of Tenants:www.brambleton.com/towncenter

Brambleton’s Community Garden –Brambleton’s Community Garden –Brambleton’s Community Garden –Brambleton’s Community Garden –Brambleton’s Community Garden –“Let Us Garden”“Let Us Garden”“Let Us Garden”“Let Us Garden”“Let Us Garden”

On Saturday, March 21st,Brambletonians beganplanting in their very ownCommunity Gardencreatively called “Let UsGarden”. This is a pilotprogram that took off in

Brambleton; the 35 lots were reserved almostimmediately at a cost of only $50 for the seasonwhich was then donated to Loudoun Interfaith.

We will update the album as we watch ourgarden grow. B_gardening@Brambleton!

View more pictures here: http://goo.gl/wj8gH

Misguided Angels Opens Baby/KidsMisguided Angels Opens Baby/KidsMisguided Angels Opens Baby/KidsMisguided Angels Opens Baby/KidsMisguided Angels Opens Baby/KidsDepartmentDepartmentDepartmentDepartmentDepartment

Misguided Angels hostedan “unveiling” event onWednesday, May 18th oftheir Baby/KidsDepartment. Attendeesenjoyed cupcakes,

cocktails, door prizes and a secret sale! Stop byand check out this cute new department.B_unveiling@Brambleton!

View more photos here: http://goo.gl/RKXXZ

Brownstones by Miller & SmithBrownstones by Miller & SmithBrownstones by Miller & SmithBrownstones by Miller & SmithBrownstones by Miller & Smith

Miller & Smith’s brandnew Brownstonetownhome models arenow open and sales havealready exceededexpectations! Please

contact Laura to set up a tour of these beautifulnew homes at 703.434.0807.B_inspired@Brambleton!

View more photos here: http://goo.gl/baxfI

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In April, a group of schoolchildren were invited tocome to the BrambletonTown Center to learn allabout what it takes torun a business inBrambleton. As you will

see in the pictures, the children had a wonderfultime meeting the owners and learning moreabout how the businesses work.B_learning@Brambleton!

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Other Builder NewsOther Builder NewsOther Builder NewsOther Builder NewsOther Builder News

Van Metre HomesManor Series debut anew larger floor plan,the “Stanford”;Camberley Homesdebut a new floorplan, the “SantaMonica”; Winchester

Homes opened their new “Abbey” ModelSaturday, May 21st; and, Gulick Group & StanleyMartin are now sold out! B_home@Brambleton!

More information here:www.brambleton.com/homesalesQuick Delivery homes:http://www.brambleton.com/quickdelivery

RRRRRegal Fegal Fegal Fegal Fegal Fooooox 1x 1x 1x 1x 16’s Summer Mo6’s Summer Mo6’s Summer Mo6’s Summer Mo6’s Summer Movie Expressvie Expressvie Expressvie Expressvie Express

Regal Entertainment ispleased to announcetheir “Summer MovieExpress” - movies forjust a $1 on Tuesdays& Wednesdays startingJune 21st at 10am atthe Brambleton Town

Center’s Regal Fox 16.

Full schedule here: http://goo.gl/eqyyd

Sport & Health’s Inaugural Journey 4 aSport & Health’s Inaugural Journey 4 aSport & Health’s Inaugural Journey 4 aSport & Health’s Inaugural Journey 4 aSport & Health’s Inaugural Journey 4 aCure RCure RCure RCure RCure Run Raises Almost $1un Raises Almost $1un Raises Almost $1un Raises Almost $1un Raises Almost $17,000!7,000!7,000!7,000!7,000!

Sport & HealthBrambleton’s InauguralJourney 4 a Cure Run/Walk had a greatturnout on Saturday,April 30th, with over900 registered runnerswho in turn helped

raise almost $17,000 for the cause - impressivefor their first event! The 2012 Journey 4 a CureRun will be held in September.B_fundraising@Brambleton!

View more photos here: http://goo.gl/x3Nev

Bands Rock Brambleton In Contest FinaleBands Rock Brambleton In Contest FinaleBands Rock Brambleton In Contest FinaleBands Rock Brambleton In Contest FinaleBands Rock Brambleton In Contest Finale

Nine Loudoun youthbands emerged fromtheir parents’basements Saturday,April 30th, to competefor the top title in theLoudoun County Battleof the Bands and the

opportunity to open for the headline act duringthis year’s YouthFest in Brambleton on June25th. In the end it was Ashburn’s LightspeedRescue that won top honors after voting by thecrowd and a panel of judges. They were the bandfeatured in our Flashmob video, which has hadover 2,000 hits on Youtube! Brambleton andMiller & Smith are proud to be sponsors ofLoudoun County’s Annual Youth Fest.B_winning@Brambleton!

Read more here: http://goo.gl/6cOYQ

View our Flashmob here on Youtube:http://goo.gl/fuebW

Mother’s Day Video Contest WinnerMother’s Day Video Contest WinnerMother’s Day Video Contest WinnerMother’s Day Video Contest WinnerMother’s Day Video Contest Winner

We are pleased toannounce the winnerof our Mother’s DayVideo Contest isHunter with his firstofficial original song –now uploaded to ourYoutube Channel!

Who knows, America’s Got Talent could be nextfor this talented young man.B_capturing@Brambleton!

View Mother’s Day Contest winning video here -http://is.gd/hlzUNzView Baby Contest winning video here –http://goo.gl/Jyjh5View Pet Contest winning video here -http://goo.gl/QEn2W

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BrambleBrambleBrambleBrambleBramblettttton Students Earn Ton Students Earn Ton Students Earn Ton Students Earn Ton Students Earn Top Honorop Honorop Honorop Honorop Honors ats ats ats ats atFirst Lego League World FestivalFirst Lego League World FestivalFirst Lego League World FestivalFirst Lego League World FestivalFirst Lego League World Festival

Team NX-Treme earned1st place for mechanicaldesign for their robot atthe First Lego LeagueWorld Festival in St.Louis, MO. The WorldFestival is regarded asthe Olympics of Lego

Robotics. This international competition featured82 of the world’s best teams and ran from April27- May 1. After winning top honors at the statetournament, this Brambleton-based teamrepresented Virginia and the District of Columbiaat the St. Louis festival.

Read more here: http://is.gd/ObT67g

Stone Hill Middle School Becomes 8Stone Hill Middle School Becomes 8Stone Hill Middle School Becomes 8Stone Hill Middle School Becomes 8Stone Hill Middle School Becomes 8ththththth

LCPS School to “Watch” in the NationLCPS School to “Watch” in the NationLCPS School to “Watch” in the NationLCPS School to “Watch” in the NationLCPS School to “Watch” in the Nation

Eight of LoudounCounty Public Schools’13 middle schoolshave been designatedas a School to Watchby the National Forumto Accelerate Middle

Grades Reform. Stone Hill Principal RodneyMoore was happy to receive the honor, especiallysince the middle school has only been open forfour years. “This is a great honor and honestly, Ithink it is a great indicator of our school’scommunity,” Moore said. “This award is a truetestament to how hard our students, teachers,administration and parents have worked toachieve such a high academic level.”

Read more here: http://goo.gl/J5dXk

Dulles Metro May Construction UpdateDulles Metro May Construction UpdateDulles Metro May Construction UpdateDulles Metro May Construction UpdateDulles Metro May Construction Update

PROGRESS! PROGRESS! Work continues on theTysons East Station along Route 123 at ScottsCrossing. This will be the first stop on the

westbound DullesRail extension.Photo by StephenBarna, DullesCorridor Metrorail

Project

Read more here: http://goo.gl/eUJPj

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With summer right around the corner, warmerweather and higher humidity, most people areexperiencing out of control frizzy hair!

Here at HairLoom studio we have 2 solutions forthis. The first, Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi KeratinDeep Conditioning Treatment. This 15 minutetreatment has Awapuhi and keratin extract whichoffer intense strengthening, moisture and shineto transform damaged and frizzy hair. For themonth of June we are offering this service for$20 which is a great price considering it will stayin your hair for up to 6 weeks and will benefit youin the way of giving you a smooth and sleek look.Finish the service of with a blowdry to really seethe results.

The second is Coppola’s Keratin ComplexSmoothing Systems. This service completelyeliminates frizz and damage with a longer lastingeffect. The treatment infuses the hair withkeratin making it stronger and healthier for up to5 months. It cuts your blowdrying time in halfgiving you a much faster routine, not having toworry about your hair puffing up once you getoutside in the elements. It’s a natural product soit will not chemically alter your hair and would berecommended as an addition to a color orhighlighting service. For the Coppola KeratinTreatment we are offering $50 off yourtreatment. For more information or to schedulean appointment please call: 703-327-3339

Middle and High School students, community

groups and school groups, including sports

teams and clubs are invited to participate in this

year’s YouthFest, June 25th at the Brambleton

Town Center. PTA’s, PTSO’s, and booster groups

are also invited.

Free exhibit space is being made available to

these groups so they can provide information

about their activities and accomplishments to

other teens. Groups are encouraged to feature

some type of attraction or game with their

exhibit. “We want these groups to be creative,”

said YouthFest Coordinator Kristin Garrett. “They

can set up carnival style games, a craft, a

competition, even inflatables.”

New this year, student groups have the

opportunity to do some fundraising at YouthFest.

They can sell snacks, t-shirts, spirit wear or

whatever represents their group.

Student crafters and businesses may also have

free exhibit space at YoutFest. “There are so

many talented teens in the community that

make items such as jewelry and cards. With a

YouthFest exhibit space, they can display and sell

these items,” said Garrett.

Additional exhibit space and sponsorship

packages are available by contacting Kristin

Garrett at [email protected] or calling

(571) 439-4725.

For more information, please visit

www.loudounteens.org and facebook.

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Free Space at YouthFest for Student GroupsKristin Garrett, Youth Advisory Council Coordinator

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Redistricting has beencompleted; Brambleton isnow in the Blue RidgeDistrict and I am your newrepresentative to the Boardof Supervisors.

As you may know, Irepresented this area fortwo terms prior to the last

redistricting. At that time my district includedSouth Riding, Middleburg, western Loudounfarms, and even part of Leesburg. Among thethings I’m proud of accomplishing during thoseyears was convincing the Board of Supervisors tobuild Briar Woods High School and Freedom HighSchool simultaneously, ahead of schedule. Thatdecision saved millions of dollars and served theimmediate interests of two communities. It is anexample of my record of serving simultaneously avariety of communities – suburban subdivisions,towns, rural villages, and open farm land. Ienjoyed representing such a diverse district then,and I’m sure I’m going to enjoy it just as muchnow.

Serving these various communities has given mea broad perspective for governing. While eachcommunity may be distinct and have its uniqueissues and needs, there are common themes

that bind all of us together – the need for goodschools (preferably in our own neighborhoods),affordable taxes, a safe environment, anadequate transportation network, and an honestgovernment responsive to our needs. It is mygoal to do everything I can to make thesepossible for you. I have always concentrated myefforts on addressing these common themeswhile pursuing specific solutions for eachindividual community’s needs.

My wife and I want to get to know you, and giveyou an opportunity to get to know us. We’re only20 minutes away, in Aldie, and will be spending alot of time in Brambleton. In June we will behaving dessert at the Blue Ridge Grill on the firstfour Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00. Weinvite you to join us for coffee and discussionsabout any topic you wish. I look forward togetting to know you and serving you.

My office door is always open, and if you can’treach me there (703-777-0210) please feel freeto call me at home (703-327-4299). If you wantto receive my periodic district newsletters, e-mailme at [email protected] to be included onthe mailing list. In addition, to learn more aboutme, some of my past efforts as a representative,and my goals for the future, I invite you to checkout my website, www.jimburton.org.

Introducing Jim Burton

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Hello Brambleton!

As a Brambletonian, some

of you are aware that a

portion of Brambleton is

now in the Blue Ridge

Board of Supervisor’s

District for voting. This

applies to those of you

who vote in the Briar Wood High SchoolBriar Wood High SchoolBriar Wood High SchoolBriar Wood High SchoolBriar Wood High School,

Legacy Elementary Legacy Elementary Legacy Elementary Legacy Elementary Legacy Elementary and PinebrookPinebrookPinebrookPinebrookPinebrook

ElementaryElementaryElementaryElementaryElementary precincts.

Every ten years the County evaluates the district

lines based on the census. Ten years ago we had

approximately 169,000 people in Loudoun

County and now we have around 312,000.

Therefore some districts needed to shrink and

some get larger in order to equalize the

population in the districts to about 40,000

people per district.

As a candidate, I am excited to be representing

Brambleton and am aware that as a community

you have some different needs from the rest of

the Blue Ridge District. You chose to live in a

great community and you should have the

support from your elected representatives to

protect and improve it for you and your family.

It is time for the Blue Ridge District to move up

to modern times and take advantage of voting

for someone in who is current with citizen needs,

willing to have a transparent open-door

government, and truly willing to work to bring

economic development and new businesses into

Loudoun County. Having served on a Town

Council I have experience with these needs and

of the need for the County to work with all

members of the community.

As a mother of three, I understand that it is

preferable not to have to drive out of the County

you live in to go to work. It is also helpful to keep

people in the County working during the day, as it

helps our local economy. It is equally important

that we focus on quality of life as a whole in the

community through solving transportation and

school issues.

Fostering quality of life as an “Advocate for the

Community” is what I am about, and I look

forward to meeting with you when I come door to

door. I look forward to hearing from you about

your concerns and interests. Please feel free to

contact me.

www.clarkeforloudoun.com

facebook at Friends of Janet Clarke

[email protected]

Authorized By Friends of Janet Clarke

Introducing Janet Clarke

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Hello Neighbors! I amwriting to introduce myself.My name is Jo-Ann Chaseand I am running torepresent you in theVirginia House ofDelegates for the 87th

District. I moved toBrambleton in 2004 andtruly love our community. I

hope to be able to represent your interests asyour Delegate.

As you may know, the districts for the VirginiaHouse of Delegates have been reorganized, andwe are now part of the 87th District (previouslylocated in the Hampton, Virginia area). As such,our community now has an opportunity forrepresentation along with our friends in othersectors of Loudoun County and parts of PrinceWilliam County.

I know well and understand the specific interestsand concerns of Brambleton residents. We careabout our children and our schools. We dealwith the complexities of and expenses related tocommuting in Northern Virginia. We want safecommunities for our families. We are concernedabout the economy, jobs, and taxes. I lookforward to meeting many of you and discussingthese topics with you.

I am a small business owner, I own my own realestate brokerage company – Exclusive Realty,and have been active with the Republican Partyfor all of my adult life. I currently serve on theState Central Committee (SCC) of theRepublican Party of Virginia and hope to

translate the knowledge and expertise that Ihave developed as part of the SCC in the VirginiaHouse of Delegates. The Republican primary forthe House of Delegates race will take place onAugust 23, 2011 and the general election will beheld in November 2011.

If you have questions about my campaign, Iencourage you to email me([email protected]), visit me on Facebook(Jo-Ann Chase for Virginia Delegate 87th District),or view my website (jo-annchase.com). I hopeyou’ll consider supporting my candidacy,Neighbor.

Introducing Jo-Ann Chase

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Kids love fishing, and it’s pretty clear why. Noother activity combines quality time with momand dad with worms, frogs, slimy fish and mud.For kids and adults alike, such a combination isalmost guaranteed to create lasting memoriesand moments of genuine hilarity.

To celebrate all of the things that make fishingwith kids awesome and smelly, Ashburn Patch isthrowing the first ever Ashburn Kids FishingPhoto contest on Saturday, June 4.

The contest is simple. All kids12 and under areeligible. On June 4, take a kid fishing on any lakeor pond in Ashburn and start snapping photos.Then, post your best photo toashburn.patch.com, and we’ll select winnersfrom all of the entries and award prizes. Thephotos don’t even need to have fish in them,just shots of the kids having a great time fishingin Ashburn.

Like any good infomercial, there’s more! AshburnPatch will join up with the Brambleton CommunityAssociation to host a kids fishing celebration atthe Brambleton Community Center on themorning of June 4th from 7:00 am to 12:00noon.

Come on by to pick up free fishing educationalmaterials – such as coloring books, posters andcertificates of participation – from the VirginiaDepartment of Game and Inland Fisheries, meetsome of the Ashburn Patch editors and writers,as well as some of our sponsors and specialguests (to be announced, stay tuned).Brambleton residents can make the quick walkfrom the community center to one of the nearbyponds to get their fishing on.

Don’t have a fishing license? No problem. Thecontest coincides with Virginia’s “Free Fishing

Days,” so no license is required. Don’t know howto fish? Volunteers will be available at theBrambleton Community Center to help show youthe ropes.

Ashburn Patch is sponsoring this event as a“catch and release” contest. Participants areencouraged to take a photo of any fish caughtand release them back to the water. There’sabsolutely nothing wrong with a fish dinner, butdue to the small size of many of the ponds inAshburn, this contest will focus on creatingmemories, not a meal.

All participants are reminded to check local rulesand regulations before fishing in any body ofwater. Stay tuned to Ashburn Patch for additionaldetails about the fishing contest and thecelebration at the Brambleton CommunityCenter.

Get Ready for the Ashburn Patch Youth

Fishing Photo ContestSean Farrell, Ashburn Patch

It can be hard getting over the memories of being

out-fished by your little sister.Credit Sean Farrell

Board of Directors Meetings

Board of Directors meetings are held at

the BCA Management Offices, located

at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210.

Upcoming MeetingsUpcoming MeetingsUpcoming MeetingsUpcoming MeetingsUpcoming Meetings

Tuesday, June 7, 8:15 a.m.Tuesday, August 2, 8:15 a.m.

Tuesday, October 4, 8:15 a.m.

Tuesday, December 6, 8:15 a.m.

Trash Collection

Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays

Yard Debris: Tuesdays (March - Dec)

Recycling: FridaysAAA: 703-818-8222

Do You Need to Apply?

Our office regularly receives applicationsfor decks, patios and fences. Please notethat an application is also required for playequipment, awnings, and for smallerprojects like changing the color of paint onyour front door.

Submit completed applications to themanagement office at 42395 Ryan Road,Suite 210, Brambleton VA 20148, via faxto 703-542-6266 or [email protected].

As the Covenants Committee meets onceper month, it is important to submit all ofthe required information with yourapplication so as not to delay review ofyour project.

Important Information to Know

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Brambleton Community Association

42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210

Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

703-542-6263 (p) 703-542-6266 (f)[email protected]

Brambleton Community Center

42645 Regal Wood DriveAvailable for private rentals and

community programming.

Contact Beth Huck:[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Kick-Off/Teen Night

June 16

Red,White and BRAM:

Picnic on the Plaza

June 25

Summer Concert

The Monster Band

June 30

Notary Service

The Brambleton Community Association offersNotary services at the Brambleton ManagementOffice. If you are interested in utilizing thisservice, please note the following:

· Available by Appointment Only - pleasecall 703-542-6263.

· Notary service is free to Brambletonresidents for the first two documents,with a $2.00 fee per documentthereafter. Non-residents will be charged$2.00 per document.

· Photo ID required.

· Witnessing on documents will not beprovided by the Brambleton CommunityAssociation.

Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify truecopies of birth, death or marriage certificates.Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may

perform such a certification.

NOVEC

Please contact NOVEC at 1-888-335-0500 forany street light outages. Be sure to give yourstreet address and the pole number whenmaking the call.

Need Mailbox Repair?

Black Mailboxes - Call Main Street Mailboxes at703-753-5521

Weathered Bronze Mailboxes - Call DominionElectric Supply Company, Erin Schwartz, at703-631-8100

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Important Contact Numbers

Community Management ContactsCommunity Management ContactsCommunity Management ContactsCommunity Management ContactsCommunity Management Contacts

Brambleton Community Management Office 703-542-6263 703-542-6266 (f)

Brambleton Welcome Center 703-542-2925

Residences at Brambleton (AMS) 703-542-6263

Summerfield Condo (CMC) 703-327-4818 703-542-5845 (f)

BCA ServicesBCA ServicesBCA ServicesBCA ServicesBCA Services

Verizon

- Activation/Account Changes/Billing/Disconnect(M - F, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) 800-501-1172

- Repair 888-553-1555- Questions/Assistance w/ Verizon.com 888-669-9901- Assistance w/ Suspension of Service 888-338-9333

RecycleBank 888-727-2978

AAA Recycling & Trash Removal 703-818-8222

Utility ContactsUtility ContactsUtility ContactsUtility ContactsUtility Contacts

Dominion Electric - North of Ryan Road 888-667-3000

NOVEC - South of Ryan Road 888-335-0500

Miss Utility 800-552-7001

Washington Gas 703-750-1000

Water/Sewer: Loudoun Water 571-291-7880

County ContactsCounty ContactsCounty ContactsCounty ContactsCounty Contacts

Emergency: Fire/Rescue/Police 911

Animal Care & Control 703-777-0406 540-882-3984 (f)

Building Permits 703-777-0220

Post Office, Ashburn 703-729-1642

Sheriff: Non-Emergency 703-777-1021

Sheriff: Traffic Hotline 703-771-5798

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Brambleton Committees

Activities CommitteeChair: Lori Fetterman

Membership: Open

Upcoming Meetings:June 15, 7:30 p.m.

July 20, 7:30 p.m.

Covenants Committee

Chair: Mike Dorrity

Upcoming Meetings:June 13, 7:00 p.m.

July 11, 7:00 p.m.

Financial Advisory Committee

Chair: Mark Davis

Membership: Three seats openUpcoming Meetings:

June 28, 7:30 p.m.

July 26, 7:30 p.m.

Grounds & Facilities Committee

Chair: Mike BrownMembership: One seat open

Upcoming Meetings:

June 21, 7:00 p.m.July 19, 7:00 p.m.

Technology Ad-hoc CommitteeChair: Paul Raven

Upcoming Meetings:

June 7, 7:00 p.m.

* All Association Committee meetings are held

at the BCA Management Offices, located at42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210.

Please contact [email protected] for moreinformation on joining a committee.

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