Covenants Corner By: Marcy Janet, Covenants Coordinator Pool Information By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager. Inside This.

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1 April/May 2007 Volume 18, Number Pool Information By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager The pool opens on Saturday, May 26. We are pleased to announce the pool will be managed by Winkler Pool Management. The hours of pool operation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends until the Manassas City Schools close on Friday, June 15. After school closes the pool will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Labor Day. For your convenience, the pool rules are printed on pages 4 and 5 of the Defender. Please make sure to take a moment to review them. The following is some additional information regarding the pool. If you received your electronic facilities pass (pool pass) last year, you do not need to do anything to obtain a new pass. The same pass will be used every year. If you have lost or misplaced your pass, and you need to obtain a new one, the cost is $25. If you did not receive a pass last year, and still need one, you can come by the office to have your picture taken. Everyone 5 years of age or older will need a facilities pass with a picture. Children under the age of five will be issued a card with no photograph. Passes for new individuals cost $5. Replacement cards cost $25. Payment can only be accepted by check. Staff will be available with altered office hours from 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 10, to prepare facility passes. Passes may only be obtained in the office from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment. The pool pass form can be found on page 9 of the Defender. Rental Units Renters are required to obtain authorization from the owner of the Wellington home prior to registering for the pool. Renters will need a completed Tenant Designation Form signed by the owner and a completed pool registration form before facility passes will be issued. The Tenant Designation Form is available at the on-site office. Continued on page 8 Covenants Corner By: Marcy Janet, Covenants Coordinator Once again, we would like to thank all of the residents who have responded to the inspection letters received and made correction in such a timely manner. One of the most notable fixes is the removal of trash cans that have been stored in front of homes. What a big difference it makes when driving throughout the community. Keep up the good work. On the subject of trash Please do not place your trash cans and bags on the common areas. Trash should be in the front of your home, at the appropriate time and pick-up days. Aside from the negative visual impact, trash cans and bags piled around fire hydrants is a potential safety hazard. Remember to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic. Please use a trash can to keep your trash from blowing around the neighborhood and secure items in your recycling bins. With the approach of warmer weather, residents are starting to plant and begin the grass cutting cycle. City residents may leave their grass, leaves, branches, bush and garden trimmings road side for collection. Please contact the City of Manassas Trash Hot Line at for questions regarding yard waste. Please do not use plastic bags for yard waste collection. They will not be collected. Here are a few suggestions to keep violation notices from appearing in your mail box. Keep the grass weed free and maintained at a height no greater than 6 inches. Keep trash and trash cans, yard tools, etc, stored out of sight. Power wash mold and mildew off siding, decks, fences and front porches. Inside This Board Members...2 Condo Info...3 Meeting Information...3 Pool Rules...4,5 Neighborhood Helper List...7 Trash and Recycling...8 Pool Pass Application...9 Volunteer Community Service...11 Pool Frequently Asked Questions...12 Keepers of the Grounds...12 Community Calendar...15

2 Page 2 Wellington Community Association Board of Directors Andrew Lopez alopez@wellingtonca.org Christopher Sims csims@wellingtonca.org Suzanne W. Seaberg sseaberg@wellingtonca.org Bob Porch bporch@wellingtonca.org Michele Samoy msamoy@wellingtonca.org Tim Violett tviolett@wellingtonca.org Chip Hierlihy chierlihy@wellingtonca.org Legum & Norman Managing Agent for the Wellington Community On-Site Office: Wellington Community Center 9700 Wellington Road Manassas, Virginia Phone: FAX: Mon. Fri.: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. After hours emergency phone: On-Site Staff: Debbie Johnson, General Manager Joyce Virgil, Asst. General Manager Marcy Janet, Community Coordinator Robert Lazaro, Maintenance Legum & Norman Corporate Office: 4401 Ford Ave., Suite 1200 Alexandria, VA Phone: Fax: Hours: Legum & Norman Corporate Staff: Mon. Thurs. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Barry Barrett, Community Manager Inas Hadieh, Assoc. Manager (assessment and resale questions) The Wellington Defender Visit Wellington on the Web! The Wellington Community Association website is located at: The site includes useful information for Wellington members about the Association s policies, procedures, services, schedule of meetings and events, as well as various contacts. Comments and suggestions from the Wellington membership regarding the website are encouraged. Advertising in the Wellington Defender Wellington Defender advertising prices are as follows: Full Page $ Half Page $75.00 Quarter Page $60.00 Business Card $45.00 These prices apply per newsletter. Advertisement is on a first come, first served basis. Payment is due prior to publication. If you wish to place an advertisement in the Wellington Defender or have any questions, please contact Debbie Johnson at or at mainoffice@wellingtonca.org. The deadline for submission of ads for the May issue is May 1, 2007.

3 The Wellington Defender Page 3 Wellington Condominium Residents The condominiums are managed by SCS. They can be reached at Please direct any questions regarding condo parking and permits, landscaping, snow removal or other issues relating to the condominiums to SCS Management Company. The Parking Committee Meeting for March will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Please consider volunteering to serve on this committee. The Board of Directors Meeting for April will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend! Covenants Committee Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. The deadline for Design Review Applications is the Tuesday before the meeting. All residents are welcome to attend the Covenants Committee Meetings!

4 Page Pool Rules 1. The Association is represented by the managers and lifeguards, who have been instructed in the rules of the pool. Any conflicts shall be addressed with the pool manager or assistant manager ONLY, who will bring the issue to the Association if it cannot be satisfactorily resolved. 2. Certified lifeguards will be on duty at all times the pool is open. They have the authority to use their discretion to enforce the rules to maintain a safe and healthy environment. The manager is in charge of the pool and is there for the protection of persons using the pool. The manager has the authority to order the removal from the pool of anyone for infractions of the rules or when safety is threatened. When such removal from the pool occurs, the pool manager will forward a copy of the incident report to the Association s designated representative who will note the removal in that person s facilities access records. Once three such removals are noted in the access records, the holder of the pass will be denied access to the pool. The holder of the pass must appear before the Board of Directors who will determine any action taken with regard to pool privileges. The manager may prohibit entry to anyone for up to one week for each violation or for a 1-year period with authorization of the Board of Directors. No refund for monies for use of the pool for this year will be made. 3. Safety is of primary concern to the Association and its members. All persons using the pool do so at their own risk and agree to abide by the rules for use of the facility. The Association assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury in connection with such use or for any loss or damage to personal property. Members (unit owners, tenants, and non-residential members) are responsible for the action of their children and guests. 4. Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person sixteen (16) years of age or older while in the pool area. 5. No person shall use the pool facilities unless the pool is officially open and lifeguards are on duty. Unauthorized persons found inside the pool enclosure when the pool is closed may lose their privileges for the remainder of the pool season and risk prosecution for trespassing. 6. All bathers shall take a shower bath using soap and warm water and thoroughly rinsing off before entering the pool. (Parents are urged to instruct their children.) This will help keep the water disinfected and sanitized, as well as cut down on costly chemicals. The Wellington Defender 7. Persons who have obvious infections (colds, lesions, open sores, etc.) will not be allowed in the pool. 8. Swimmers must wear proper swimming attire. No street clothing will be allowed in the pool, including but not limited to cutoffs, dungarees, t-shirts or similar attire of the type, which will unravel and cause drain clogging. Additionally, street (hard-soled) shoes are prohibited in the pool area. 9. Swim Diapers must be worn by diaper-aged children. 10. Persons must stay clear of guard stations at all times and in no way distract on-duty lifeguards in the chairs. Please direct all concerns to a manager or the lifeguard on the deck. 11. Persons unable to demonstrate an ability to swim will not be permitted in the diving/slide area or in areas of more than a 6 depth. The ability to swim shall be demonstrated by continuously swimming one deep end pool length and treading water one minute. 12. No play equipment, play pens, wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and strollers) are permitted in the pool area. 13. No pets (except seeing-eye dogs with an unsighted person) are permitted in the pool area. 14. Instructional flotation devices may be used at the discretion of the lifeguard. Tubes, rafts, and hard balls are prohibited. Wacky Fun Noodles and soft balls are allowed at the discretion of the lifeguard. Soft tubes and balls are allowed in the wading pool under adult supervision. Only life jacked approved by the U. S. Coast Guard and swimmies may be worn. Children wearing such aids must be within arm s length of the person sixteen (16) years or older who is supervising the child. 15. Running, pushing, wrestling, dunking, and standing or sitting on another s shoulders is prohibited, as this endangers other swimmers. 16. There will be a fifteen (15) minute rest period for children each hour. During this period, children must be completely out of the pool to allow adults 18 and older to swim. No infants or toddlers are allowed in the pool at this time. 17. Children using the wading pool are the responsibility of the parent(s) or escort and must be accompanied and supervised by an adult or escort who is also within the permeter of the wading pool. Children over six (6) years of age are not permitted in the wading pool, even during the fifteen-minute adult swim break.

5 The Wellington Defender Page The pool may be closed at the discretion of the pool manager on duty in case of thunder, lightning, rain, operational breakdown, or unsanitary conditions. The pool will reopen as soon as conditions would permit. 19. The pool is a family environment. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. 20. Radios are not permitted in the pool area. The only exception to this rule is walkman type radios with earphones played at a volume that does not disturb others. 21. Swimmers shall not swim in the diving/slide areas except to exit the pool after diving. Swimmers shall always remain clear of the ladders except when entering or exiting the pool 22. Due to possible damage or injury, holding onto pool ropes is prohibited. 23. Only one person at a time is allowed on the diving board, ladder and inside the slide tube. 24. The previous diver/slider must be allowed to clear the area in front of the diving board. 25. Patrons must wait on the first landing of the slide tower until the person at the top of the slide enters the slide tube. 26. Patrons may not enter the slide tube until previous slide rider exits from the pool. 27. Diving is limited to the forward direction (no inward dives). No diving shall be permitted from the side of the diving board. 28. Slide patrons must ride in face up, feet first position with arms crossed over chest and legs crossed at ankles. 29. Slide patrons must immediately surface after sliding and exit at the deep end ladder nearest the slide. 30. After a dive, the diving area must be promptly cleared by exiting the pool using the ladder on that side of the pool. 31. Only one bounce is permitted on the diving board. 32. Running dives from the deck are prohibited. 33. Children 4 ft. and taller may use the slide, if they have demonstrated the ability swim as outlined in Rule # Slide patrons may not wear life jackets, eyeglasses, goggles or jewelry on the water slide. 35. Patrons may not wear water shoes, or swimwear with buttons, snaps, belts or other sharp objects on water slide. 36. Smoking, chewing tobacco, and chewing gum are prohibited in the pool area and dressing rooms. Smoking is not allowed inside the building. Smoking is allowed in the outside pool area at a designated site, outside the 6 fence perimeter. Smokers are asked to keep the area clean and not to leave matches or lighter unattended. 37. No food or beverages are allowed in the dressing rooms, in the pool or the pool edge. A designated area is provided for picnic needs. 38. Glass containers are not permitted in the pool area or bath house. Styrofoam cups and balloons are also prohibited as these materials can clog and cause damage to the pool filtration system. 39. Intoxicants will not be allowed in the pool area, except for Association sponsored events. Intoxicated persons will not be allowed in the pool area at any time. 40. All refuse must be placed in containers provided for this purpose. Keeping the facilities clean is everyone s responsibility. Volunteer Dinner

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7 The Wellington Defender Page 7 Environment and Natural Resources Prince William Cooperative Extension By: Anne M. Seiff, Support Assistant Transforming Hillsides into Gardens ~ April 23 (Monday) from 7 pm 9 pm Tired of mowing that hillside? Master Gardener Shelley Reynolds provides ideas for design and plant material that will allow you to limit erosion and transform that hillside into an enjoyable, colorful naturalized garden. Location: Community Room, Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia. Cost: Free; registration required. Please call or at master_gardener@pwcgov.org (under score between master and gardener) to register. Neighborhood Helper List (updated 5-06) Curt Hoeckele Mow lawn, rake leaves, shovel snow, misc. yard wk Shannon Betancourt Pet sit, dog walking, snow shoveling Alicia Chamness Babysitting, pet sit, shovel snow Peyton Tucker Yard work, baby sitting, general helper Scott Ahlers Mow lawn, shovel snow, misc. other work Sheila Reilly Pet sit, dog walking KJ Black Yard work, pet walking, misc. chores Jason Cameron Mow lawn - Wellington/Hastings area Melissa Burstein Babysitting, pet sit, pet walking, misc. gardening Diana Ness Babysitting, rake leaves, snow shoveling, misc. wk Brad Wilson Mow lawn, rake leaves, pet walk, snow shoveling Crystal Coats Rake leaves, pet sit, pet walk, snow shoveling Ashleigh Herbert Pet sit, dog walking, snow shoveling, rake leaves Jesse Coffin Mow lawn, pet sit, water plants, shovel snow Chris Punzi Mow lawn, shovel snow, rake leaves, yard work Katie Leatherman Pet sit/walk, baby sit, rake leaves, shovel snow Ryan Seitz Snow blowing - Wellington/Azalea Grove Cassie Whiting Baby-sit, pet sit/walk - Wellington/Strawflower area Brendan Brown Hand wash & wax cars, trucks, boats - Wellington area Corinne Meyer Pet sit/walk, play with pet - Wellington/Saffron Hill Ct. If you are interested in being on a list of Wellington young people who would be willing to baby sit, mow lawns, shovel snow, etc. for pay, please fill out and return the form below to the Wellington Community Association at 9700 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA We will run the list in the monthly Wellington Defender. Name: Phone (Only 1 phone number will be listed): What Jobs: Area: Neither the Wellington Community Association, nor the Management Company endorses or accepts responsibility for any helpers listed in this Neighborhood Helper List. Helpers are listed in order received.

8 Page 8 Jim Faulk (Associate Broker) Service Value - Experience Full Service Listings at 4.5% CASH BACK to my Buyers Multiple Top Producer and Million Dollar Awards Over 10 years experience JimSellsForYou@aol.com Assist your Bottom Line Discover the Possibilities Save this AD Considering a New or Certified Pre-Owned Lexus? Contact Wellington Resident, Cliff Stewart My Promise to you a great deal on the Lexus of your choice plus I will pick-up your vehicle and take it in for service for as long as you live in Wellington Lee-Jackson Memorial Hwy Chantilly, VA Your Wellington Neighbor Cliff Stewart ph: cell: e: cstewart@pohankalexus.net The Wellington Defender Continued from front page Guest Passes There will be no charge for the first guest pass. The guest pass will enable you to bring 25 guests to the pool for the 2007 season. The guest pass will be mailed to you during the first part of May. If you use all of the punches on your free guest pass, and you would like to bring more guests to the pool, you will need to purchase a new guest pass for $20.00, payable by check only. A new guest pass will have 25 additional punches on it. Remember, you only need to purchase a new guest pass if you use all of the punches on the free one, which will be mailed to you during the first part of May. Guest Limits There shall be a limit of five (5) guests at any one time per resident member and non-resident member household. Residents who hold a valid facility pass who are between the ages of 16 and 18 shall be limited to two guests. This guest must present identification to the pool staff to be retained with the sponsor s pass and returned upon exit from the pool. Inclement Weather Closing Policy The pool will close immediately and the deck cleared upon the first indication of an electrical storm (lightning). The pool will reopen 45 minutes after the last indication of lightning. Emergency Closing of the Pool Occasionally, there will be instances where a pool patron has vomited or defecated into the pool, requiring the pool staff to clean the affected area and chemically treat the water. Depending upon the severity of the incident and the size of the area affected, the pool may be closed from 45 minutes up to 6 hours, in cases where a complete filtration cycle is necessary to render the pool water safe. In an effort to reduce the occurrences of these types of incidents, pool patrons are encouraged to use the restrooms prior to swimming and instruct their children to do so as well. Diapered children are required to wear swim diapers. Trash and Recycling By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager Did you ever wonder where you can drop off a broken television or old computer? Did you ever question why the trash company doesn t haul away the television sitting curbside or what you can do with large bulk items? These and many more trash related questions and answers can be found on the Manassas City web site at or at the Price William County Government site located at These sites are loaded with information regarding general trash pick up procedures, days of pick up and holiday information. You can also find dates and places to dispose of your motor oil, old paint and electronic recycling. Do your part and stash your trash!

9 The Wellington Defender Page 9 WELLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 2007 RESIDENT FACILITIES PASS REGISTRATION Must be filled out for your household if: You are new to the Wellington Community You did not register in 2006 Your have changes from your 2006 registration NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: (home) (work) (cell) NAMES OF PERSONS OCCUPYING RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name Name Telephone Number Telephone Number In consideration of using the Wellington Community Association Pool, the resident(s) hereby agree(s) to abide by the Association rules and regulations regarding the facilities. FALSIFICATION OF ANY INFORMATION GIVEN WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POOL PRIVILEGES. Signed Date

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11 The Wellington Defender Page 11 Volunteer Community Service By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager Most of the area middle and high schools have programs that require a number of community service hours from the student members. The Association recently received calls from two Wellington students looking for a task to perform to fulfill their requirements. Carley Wilson was the first caller. Ms. Wilson policed her area of the neighborhood and removed trash from the side of the road. She picked up trash on a Wednesday after trash pick-up and was quite amazed at all of the trash that was blowing around the neighborhood. Naomi Ruiz also policed her area for trash removal and also retrieved numerous bags. We take our hats off to both these young ladies for taking pride in their school activities and in their neighborhood. After their trash collecting experience, both girls will be more conscience of how and where they dispose of their trash. If there are any other students or scout clubs within the neighborhood who would be interested in working on a group service project, please contact the on-site office or your Board of Directors with your ideas and plans for approval.

12 Page 12 Wellington Pool Frequently Asked Questions Does everyone in my household need a pool pass? Yes. Each person over the age of five listed on the pool registration form will need a proximity card with photo, issued by the Association. Those children aged five and under will be issued a card with no photograph. Remember, if you ve already gotten a facilities pass, you do not need to do anything to renew it. What if I have a childcare provider? Your childcare provider must be at least 16 years of age and listed on your pool registration form. The childcare provider will be issued a special photo proximity, which will allow access to the pool only when caring for children who have valid Wellington facility passes. There are no guest privileges associated with the childcare provider pass, including children who are being cared for that are not Wellington residents. What if I rent a home within the Wellington Community? Renters are required to obtain authorization from the owner of the Wellington home prior to registering for the pool. Renters will need a completed Tenant Designation Form signed by the owner and a completed pool registration form before facility passes will be issued. The Tenant Designation Form is available at the on-site office. Guests Each guest over the age of two must be recorded on the guest sign in. Wellington residents must be at least 16 years of age to bring a guest to the pool. Wellington residents between the ages of 16 and 18 are limited to two guests. Residents over the age of 18 may bring 5 guests to the pool. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of Wellington the entire time they are at the pool. What if I have an adult relative or friend who will be visiting me and wishes to take my children under the age of ten to the pool without me? Unfortunately, children under the age of ten must be accompanied by a Wellington resident with a valid pool pas who is at least 16 years of age. Can I bring refreshments to the pool? Yes. Wellington residents are welcome to bring refreshments, so long as they are consumed in the designated area and trash is placed in the receptacles located on the pool deck. No alcoholic beverages are permitted! Also, please be reminded that glass containers, Styrofoam cups and balloons are not allowed within the pool enclosure. The Association provides vending machines located in the pavilion for use by pool patrons. The Wellington Defender Keepers of the Grounds By: Tim Hughes, Grounds and Landscaping Committee Wellington is still looking for a few good residents to be members of the Grounds & Landscaping Committee. If you re interested in seeing Wellington maintain its beautiful, clean and natural landscapes, then we hope you ll show an interest in this committee. The community representatives on this committee provide oversight on issues regarding grass mowing, landscape gardens, tot lots, litter control and trash receptacles. The committee also offers ideas and advises the Board of Directors on designs and plantings of flowers, shrubs and trees in the community. If you have a naturally green thumb and find yourself interested in beautification beyond your own property line, then you re a very, very good candidate for this committee. Spring is just around the corner and we would like to have representation on the committee from each section in Wellington so that we have fair and balanced representation. If interested in being a committee member, please contact the Association office or call Tim Hughes at Mulch Sale Workers

13 The Wellington Defender Page 13 Annual Spring Mulch Sale By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager The Annual Spring Mulch Sale was a huge success. The weather cooperated and it was warm and sunny. No rain this year like in the past! The Association began the mulch sale years ago as an incentive to residents to spruce up their yards. The mulch mixture is of exceptional quality and less expensive than the mulch sold in most area stores. Another great benefit of the sale is that you don t have to leave the neighborhood and the Wellington volunteers help you load it into your vehicle. Thank you to Board Member Bob Porch, who was instrumental in compiling the list of purchasers, working the check in table and directing traffic throughout the day. A special thank you goes out to all the heavy lifers who loaded cars, truck and trailers. A 3 cubic foot bag of mulch weights approximately 25 pounds (maybe more) and after lifting 2,000 bags it can become back breaking! Thanks to Bill Burcin, Rodney Desmet, Mickey Heyward and Dan Strishock for the heavy lifting. These gentlemen have been helping with the mulch sale for years and we could not do it without their help! I slung a few bags myself and used muscles I forgot I had! A few of the guys even went the extra mile and loaded mulch and delivered it to their neighbors. After four hours of heavy lifting, most of the volunteers went home and spread mulch. Thanks again for your help and see you at the next Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Annual Volunteer Dinner By: Debbie Johnson, General Manager The Annual Volunteer Dinner was held in March at O Meara s Restaurant & Pub for the 2006 community volunteers. The menu consisted of lemon chicken, roast beef, garlic potatoes and delicious mixed vegetables. A yummy cake was also served to finish up the evening. Board President Andrew Lopez thanked all of the attendees for attending the dinner and thanked them for their help throughout the year. Again, without volunteers, many events can t take place. Below is a list of individuals who helped out during the 2006 season. Bob Porch, Andrew Lopez, Christopher Sims, Suzanne Seaberg, Michele Samoy, Tim Violette, Dennis Young, Bob Ferguson, Stephanie Shoram, Dee Kuwalik, Rick Ritner, Mike Wittlinger (moved), Adil Godrej, Marilyn Pratt, John Rosko, Jalon Zimmerman, Ben Cotton, Cynthia West, Steve, Conrad, and Kinsey Yaddof, Mickey Heyward, Rod Desmet, Dan Strishock, Crystal Violette, Rhonda Caplis and Tim Hughes. If you have not participated in a Wellington event in the past, please join in the fun and sign up to today!

14 Page 14 City Information Animal Control City Hall City Police Fire Garbage/Trash Collections Giant Food Shopping Carts Spotted Neighborhood Coordinator Parking Enforcement Permits Property Maintenance Hot Line Street Light Problems Street Maintenance Trash Line Tax Payments Utilities FAMILIES ANONYMOUS If your child or other loved one has a drug, alcohol or behavioral problem, can you see what it s doing to you? Are you at your wits end? Do you need help in coping? Is someone you love destroying family harmony? Effective help exists. Families Anonymous offers weekly meetings right here in Manassas! The Wellington Defender Prince William Information Administration Center Animal Control County Police Fire/Rescue Landfill Permit Information Personal Property Taxes Recycling Street Name Signs Street Light Problems Zoning Information Let us be your ebay assistant Families Anonymous is a FREE twelve-step program for those concerned about drug abuse and related behavioral problems of a relative or friend. Completely anonymous Non-professional and non-religious No dues and no fees Not connected with any Church, hospital, or agency Meetings are held every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in room 24 at the Old Marsteller School (next to the Baptist Church on Rt. 234 across the street from the post office). Call: for more information or visit our website for other meeting locations and information SERVE, the local homeless shelter, food closet and emergency assistance organization, needs full size bicycles (24" or larger) for residents to use to get to appointments. The bikes can be re-conditioned, as necessary, before they are provided to the residents. Donations are tax deductible. Please contact Mickey Heyward at or BIX1222@aol.com. Don t wait in line at the Post Office, Come See Us! Shipping & Retail Services Careful Packaging of your Items. DHL, Fed Ex, Post Office & Large Freight Shipping. We use all carriers to find the best solution for your shipping needs. We Sell Stamps with No Mark Up. Copying Services, Faxing, Mailbox Rentals, Moving Boxes, Greeting Cards, Business Cards, and Novelty Items. ebay Services allows you to simply drop off your items so listing them on ebay is hassle free. We take professional photography, research each and every item, list your items at the appropriate time, answer all questions from potential bidders, collect funds, and ship your item with our ASO certified shipping center. Wellington Station Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA Ph: Fax: Web: doneen@shiponsitemanassas.com Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-6 Sat: 10-3

15 The Wellington Defender Page 15 April/May 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Covenants Committee Meeting Egg Hunt 10 to p.m Parking Committee Meeting 7 p.m Board Meeting 7 p.m Condo Meeting 7 p.m May 1 Covenants Committee Meeting 7 p.m Community- Wide Yard Sale 8 a.m. to Board Meeting 7 p.m Condo Meeting 7 p.m Pool Opens Please Help Fight Crime in Wellington What can you do to help? You can report vandalism, suspicious loitering, inappropriate activity and obvious crimes being committed in the community to the local authorities. This includes the trails, tot lots, tennis courts, parking lots and streets. Get to know your neighbors and help to look out for each other. The Manassas City Police can be reached at The Prince William County Police can be reached at For any EMERGENCY call 911. It takes the eyes and ears of all residents to make a difference.

16 Page 16 The Wellington Defender Happy Spring Wellington Neighbors!!! Leslie Punzi will donate $500 to the local charity of YOUR choice in YOUR name when she lists and sells your home! She believes in supporting our community where she lives and works. Just mention this ad when you speak with her. Together you can make a difference! is Call today: If you would like information on what your home could be worth in this market and how Leslie will help you to price, promote and present your home for sale, call today. Leslie.Punzi@longandfoster.com This advertisement is not meant as a solicitation of any current listing Wellington Community Association 9700 Wellington Road Manassas, VA STD PRST U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #8 GAM PRINTERS, INC. DULLES, VA