The Chantilly Highlander

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ACC Alteration Request Form Bicycle/Moped Info Board & Committee Contacts Board Minutes Classified Ads Community Calendar Halloween Activities Voting Information

Your Community Newslet ter Serving Chant i l ly Highlands Visi t us on the web at ht tp: / /www.chha.org

October 2004

NEW DEADLINES & RATES! The deadline for the newsletter has been

changed to the 12th of the month, and the following ad rates have changed:

NON-RESIDENT Business Card ad - $40 NON-RESIDENT 1/4 page ad - $60

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND

PARTY Everyone is invited to attend the

Chantilly Highlands Annual Halloween Parade and Party! Meet Sunday, October

31st at 1:30 PM at the common area at Kilbrennan and Kinross, near Centreville

Rd. The parade will end at the Community Center with treats, fun, and lots of

mystery surprises! If it is raining, meet at the Commu-

nity Center at 1:30 PM.

Chantilly Highlands Annual Golf Tournament

Sun 10/10 @ 9:30 am Cost $60

Breakfast, lunch, fees, & prizes For more information, or to

register, contact Lawrence

Shorten at 703-435-7760.

The Haunted House Awaits You!

There’s something for everyone! Friday, October 22nd

& Saturday, October 23rd From 7 - 9 PM

at the Community Center Donations requested for

the Haunted House Games and food tickets are 25¢

Hosted by Girl Scout troops 541 & 3122

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Chantilly Highlands Homeowners Association Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 2, 2004

Submitted by: Wendy Osborn August minutes were not available for approval.

Minutes are tentative and will be reviewed and approved at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting. Board Attendees: Jim Ceh, Dan Feer, Mark Hassinger, Wendy Osborn and Chris Tacinelli Absent Board members: Jeff Boehlert, Mary Kerr and Jerry Thatcher Treasurer’s report: The budget is on track and current expenses are under budget. We will have capital ex-

penditures by the end of the year for the parking lot repaving and tennis court resurfacing. Land Management: The Stone Heather entrance sign and playground playhouse are in need of repair and

will be addressed. Community activities: A volunteer has come forward and is interested in coordinating social events. There

will be a fall planning meeting for volunteers to look at the social calendar and begin planning events. A volunteer recognition party is being planned for January.

ACC: The ACC is working on a new exterior application request form and will finalize after board review and feedback.

Highlander: Effective October, the newsletter deadline will be the 12th of each month. There also will be new business rates for non-resident ads.

The newsletter and database manager are working on the resident directory that will be published in October. Old business: The board continues to review by-laws and covenant revisions. It was reported incorrectly in

the August newsletter that signs are permitted in the VDOT public of way. The right of way is the VDOT state right of way and signs are not permitted.

New Business: Open contract positions for webmaster, bookkeeper and resale were reviewed and will be voted on.

The Morgan Stanley money market was closed and consolidated into a checking account. We will be insuring that all other funds are secured and FDIC insured. There has been lack of progress in meeting a settlement agreement with a resident in violation of multiple

covenant infractions. A letter by the CHHA attorney has notified the owner that he is in material breach of the settlement agreement.

Chris Tacinelli made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Jim Ceh seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:22pm.

ACC REMINDERS For these and other ACC Covenants, go to http://www.chha.org/acc/acc2001.html#Index

TRASH CANS shall not be placed curbside prior to 6 p.m. or dusk, whichever comes first, on the evening be-fore pickup. Make sure lids are on and secure to prevent animals, odor, and wind blown garbage from affect-ing adjoining homes. Trash and garbage containers shall not be permitted to remain in public view except on days of trash collection. Paper and plastic bags curbside for trash is not acceptable. (Be sure to follow your

trash collection company’s policies regarding items for pickup.)

FIREWOOD must be neatly stacked and located behind the house. Firewood cannot be used to create a fence or barrier between proper-ties. Storage of firewood on Open Space or Common Ground is pro-hibited. (Be sure to have your fireplace and heating units properly serviced or cleaned.)

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VOTING INFORMATION

With Election Day creeping up on November 2nd, those who are new to the area, or others who have not yet registered to vote, must register by October 4th. You must be at least 18 years old by November 2nd, a US citizen, and a Virginia resident. In addition to electing our President, we will vote for

members of Congress, state constitutional amend-ments, and bond issues.

Four bonds that voters will be asked to vote on are: Human Services Facilities Bonds, $32.5M; Public Library Facilities Bonds, $52.5M; Parks and Park Facilities Bonds, $75M; and Transportation Im-provements and Facilities Bonds, $165M. More in-formation on these bonds can be found at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/bond.

Your options to register are restricted to do-ing so in person at this late date. Go to the regis-trar’s office between 8 AM and 6 PM weekdays at 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite #323. The phone number is 703-222-0776. For recorded infor-mation 24 hours a day, call 703-324-4700. You can get an application at public libraries, DMV offices, various government offices, or by downloading from http://www.sbe.state.va.us/votregserv/reg2vote.htm#virginia.

Information for absentee ballots is available by calling 703-222-0776 or at http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/absentee.htm.

Set a good example for the youth in your household and fulfill your civic obligation by regis-tering and voting this election year. 2

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Don’t forget to mark your calendars to set your clock back one hour on Sunday,

October 31st.

(You get to sleep an extra hour!)

Read This Before You Drive Off to DMV

If you’re not aware, the DMV has a utility available online to find out how long you might have to wait by checking the agency's web site, http://www.dmvnow.com, before your visit. This tech-nology links with the "take-a-number" system in state-wide DMV offices to provide you with approximate wait-times on the web for each location. Customers can find an office location, cur-rent wait-times at that location and wait-times at other nearby offices. Wait-time is calculated based on the number of customers in the lobby, transaction types, and the average time to complete those transactions. You can also find out what documents you will need to bring with you to DMV. Take some time to explore the transactions available via the Internet. DMV offers 19 online transactions, includ-ing driver's license and vehicle registration renewals. Don't go to DMV unless you have to!

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Your Chantilly Highlands Neighborhood Specialist

A Quality Full Service Realtor with a

Personal Investment in Your Satisfaction

when Buying or Selling a Home.

“When you know how much I care, you’ll care how much I know!”

Jerry L. Thatcher Realtor ®

703-795-9848

jerrythatcher01@aol.com

Did you know that in Virginia… ...it is ILLEGAL to mount license plates frames, colored glass, plastic or any other type of covering on your li-cense plates that alters or

obscures the letters, numbers, decals or the state where the vehicle is registered, and when the regis-tration expires.

WORD OF THE MONTH tommyrot (TOM-ee-rot) noun: Nonsense;

foolishness.

Looking for Some Fall Family Fun?

On October 16 &17, from 10 AM - 4 PM there will be free self-guided tours down tree-lined country roads to 22 privately owned Loudoun county farms. Stop at an alpaca or horse farm, pet goats and sheep, tour a winery, or pick your own pumpkin. Meet the farmers who produce apples, honey, pumpkins, gourds, and herbs.

You can get a brochure for the Farm Color Tour, with a map and directions for participating farms. To request a brochure either call 1-800-LOUDOUN or email your request to ahiggins@loudoun.gov.

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Print and Complete Form Mail to:

CHANTILLY HIGHLANDS HOMES ASSOCIATION ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

P.O. Box 710238 Oak Hill, VA 20171

Name: _____________________________________________ Email address: ___________________________ Phone: (_______)________________ Work: (_______)_______________ Cell: (_______)_______________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Lot: ______________ Proposed Alteration: ____________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Start Date: _______________________ Estimated Completion Date: _________________________ Detailed Description (i.e., materials, dimensions, color, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Attach a picture or drawing of the proposed alteration and a photocopy of your House Location Survey (Plat Map) which you received at settlement. For paint requests include a color swatch. 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 construe that the altera-tion 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 modification of any said restriction. Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Opening doors and closing sales!

Sellers •Time is money: I provide customized marketing programs to sell your home quickly and at the highest price.

•Resources: I utilize traditional methods, as well as the latest technologies, to effectively market your home or property.

•Enthusiasm: As a fellow Chantilly Highlands resident, I know that this is a terrific neighborhood in an extremely desirable location, and my enthusiasm works to your benefit. Buyers •Commitment: I listen to your needs and goals, and provide personal service that allows you to make the best decision regarding a residence or investment property.

•Knowledge: I have knowledge of the many diverse neighborhoods in the region, new home builders, and market trends; and I apply that knowledge to your advantage.

Please call me at (703) 362-2657 or Email me at leeabbud@kw.com

Lee Abbud

To view current crime reports for our area, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ps/police/

crime_w.htm where you can view daily incident reports and

weekly summaries.

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Bicycle Helmet Use Several jurisdictions in Virginia require that every person 14 years of age or younger shall wear a pro-tective helmet whenever riding or being carried on a bicycle on any highway, sidewalk, or public bicycle path. Reference: §46.2-906.1

(Not a bad idea for adults to wear helmets either!)

Mopeds Generally the laws for the operation of mopeds are similar to the operation of bicycles. A moped is a bicycle-like device with pedals and a helper motor that has no more than two brake horse-power and produces speeds not exceeding 30 miles per hour. Moped operators must be at least 16 years old and must carry some form of identification that includes name, address, and date of birth. A moped is considered a vehicle while operated on a high-way. Mopeds can not be ridden on sidewalks or bike paths. Some localities in Northern Virginia may impose restrictions on the operation of mopeds. Lo-calities can require additional safety equipment for moped operation. Reference: §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-908.1, 46.2-914, 46.2-915.2, 46.2-1051 More information on these and other traffic-related topics can be found at the VDOT website at http://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice.

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Classified Advertising MOVING SALE!! Girl’s queen BR set, Boy’s twin BR set, LR set (2 sofas, 1 coffee table, 1 end table), Patio set (table, 6 chairs, umbrella), FR set (sofa, coffee table, 2 end tables), lamps, music ste-reo, appliances. Call 703-481-0392

Wood Dinette with five chairs for sale, $125.00. Call 703-707-0608

KC PetWatch...Experienced, dependable, in-home pet care. Daily walks, feedings, TLC, meds. Will handle mail, papers set security. Certified Pet CPR. Reservations/references. (703) 435-3408.

Avon - Don’t miss out on the exciting fall specials that Avon has to offer! Contact Kristine Morris for a free catalog. 703-464-9373.

KidWorks (Youth in Business...18 yrs & under)

Babysitter/Pet Sitter...Energetic 8th grader, certi-fied, available to do babysitting or pet sitting. Inter-est in athletics, games, reading, and music. Avail-able most weekends. Call Samantha at (703) 709-0177.

Pet Care. 9th grader willing to take care of your pets anytime. Experienced, Responsible, and De-pendable. References available. Call Jennifer at (703) 787-9323.

Lawnmowing: College student and area resident who has maintained neighborhood lawns for four years will mow and edge your lawn. Professional equipment, top quality service. References avail-able. Call Tim at (703) 481-1076.

Babysitter/Pet sitter...10th grader, CPR, Childcare & Emergency Care Certified. Loves games, all sports & all types of animals. Call Erinn at (703) 471-7269.

Lawn Mowing Service...Will mow and/or edge your lawn at an affordable price; make sure it is kept looking nice while on vacation; or help keep it trimmed weekly. For information, call Stephen at (703) 471-7269.

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7:30 PM Board Mtg 7:30 PM ComFac

Committee Descriptions and Meeting Times Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month

at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meetings are open, and all residents are welcome and encouraged to participate. To include a specific item on the agenda, please contact Dan Feer, Board President, at 571-203-9558.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) meets monthly at the Community Center. Contact any ACC member or appro-priate Board member if you have ACC questions or con-cerns.

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 informa-tion may be emailed to Newsletter@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 chairper-sons vary throughout the year. If you are interested in lead-ing an event or have ideas for a community activity, please contact a Board member.

Community Facilities Committee (ComFac) meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Issues pertaining to our swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, Community Center and its grounds are managed by the Community Facilities 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 Wendy Osborn at 703-834-7978 with questions and if you are able to help on the Land Management Committee.

NEW NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

31 Halloween

Parade-1:30 PM

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Set Clocks B

ACK!

NO SCHOOL

Haunted House Fri & Sat 7 - 9 PM

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The Chantilly Highlander is a monthly publication which informs the community of our accomplishments, up-coming events, committee meeting high-lights and decisions, and provides a forum for you and your family to communicate items of interest to your neighbors! Arti-cles are reviewed and published at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Pub-lished advertisement is encouraged, how-ever it is not considered an endorsement by the Board. Electronic submissions are en-couraged via email; however, please also provide a “camera ready” printed copy for comparison if there are graphics or fonts (print styles) that must be main-tained.

Email address: Newsletter@chha.org (Please include ‘Chantilly High-lander’ in the subject line)

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

Please submit your articles, Let-ters to the Editor, camera-ready advertis-ing (with check or money order), and/or photos of your event to: The Editor. All submissions and payments must be RE-CEIVED by the 12th of each month for consideration of the next month’s issue, so be sure to allow sufficient time for mail processing.

Cut out and hang by your phone for handy reference!

President Vice President (Acting) Secretary Treasurer Architectural Control Liaison Community Facilities Liaison Land Management Liaison Newsletter Liaison Board Member

Dan Feer Wendy Osborn

571-203-9558 703-834-7978

Mary Kerr Secretary@CHHA.org 703-709-8560 703-435-4810 703-435-2836 703-834-7978 703-787-0315 703-471-5818

Jim Ceh Mark Hassinger Jeffrey Boehlert Wendy Osborn Chris Tacinelli Jerry Thatcher

Non-Resident $ 10.00

$ 15.00 $ 40.00

$ 60.00

Resident $ 2.50

$ 10.00 $ 25.00

$ 45.00

KidWorks (Under 18 yrs)

Classified Ad Busi-ness Card

Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

Civic Affairs Community Ctr Rental Community Activities Community Facilities Database Administrator Garden Club Land Management Neighborhood Watch Pool House Phone Resale Packages Swim Team Chair Tennis Courts Webmaster Women’s Networking

Group

703-925-0949 703-435-6028 703-481-3192 703-787-7745 703-904-0131 703-435-0736 703-435-2836 703-628-9929 703-742-6228 703-834-7978

Carla Abbud Melissa Hillelsohn Andrea Ward Ray Parisi Jeffrey Parnes Answering Machine OPEN Jeffrey Boehlert Bradley Matthews Trish Skaptason Wendy Osborn

(see Comm Facilities) Denise/Doug Fearson Steve Bachman Steve Edwards Jeffrey Parnes Jerry Thatcher Wendy Payne

703-435-2081 703-742-8340 703-709-7470 703-742-3353 703-904-0131 703-795-9848 571-643-8869

Mary Kerr Secretary@CHHA.org

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 Committees

2004 CHHA Board of Directors

“Try not to become a man of success, but a

man of value.” Albert Einstein

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

For your convenience, we’re on the WEB at http://www.chha.org

Making a Change to the Exterior of your property? ACC Alteration Request Form:

http://www.chha.org/extalt.html

Change in your household? Database Update Form: http://www.chha.org/dbform.html

Preparing to sell your home?

Resale Package Request: http://www.chha.org/resaler.html

Take a look at our web site to see past copies of the newsletter, learn about upcoming meetings and events, reference community guidelines and forms, learn more

about the neighborhood, home sales, and more!

Chantilly Highlands Community Center Rental Information

When planning your next party, consider renting the community center at $15/hour + $35 cleaning fee + $200 deposit (your deposit check is cashed and a refund is

processed approximately two weeks after the event is held). Call and leave a message with your name, phone number, and possible rental date(s) and times. The Community Center Coordinator will return your call.

Call (703) 435-0736