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1 The Chantilly Highlander Your Community Newsletter Serving Chantilly Highlands Visit us on the NEWLY redesigned website at June 2009 They May Already Be Here! The speed hump and raised crosswalk installation had already started at the time this newsletter issue was being prepared. The rainy weather has likely been an obstacle in the start and completion of the project. Please be sure to abide by all marked speed limits in our community. Make sure all drivers in your household are aware of the new traffic calming devices, and know that excessive speed with the devices may cause damage to your vehicle. With nicer weather upon us, it is important for all drivers and pedestrians to abide by the laws so that we may all enjoy the summer without incident. No Dues, No The POOL IS OPEN! See Rules on pages 7-9. If your HOA dues (including any late fee or additional assessments) are not yet paid, your family will be restricted from using the pool and other community facilities until paid in full. Make sure to bring a new photo of all household residents the first time you visit the pool to update our records. Crafts For a Cause Arts and crafts from a variety of Northern Virginia vendors, including glass, photography, handbags, and jewelry. June 13 th from 9 AM to 4 PM Oak Hill Elementary School To benefit the National MS Society Please note: If you are a vendor and would like to reserve a space, please contact Jacki Varacalli at jacki@jackisglass.com CHHA continues to seek a Community Activities Chairperson to organize and run various community events throughout the year. Without someone to lead and organize community activities, it is unlikely that the community will have many of its regular events and activities. Co-chair this committee with a friend or neighbor. If you are interested in learning more about this terrific opportunity to get involved in your community, contact Paul Thurneysen at (703) In This Issue: Board Minutes 2 Community Calendar 4 Rules 7-9 Classified Ads 10 Board & Committee Contacts 11

2 Page 2 Chantilly Highlands Homes Association Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 7, 2009 Submitted by Mike Laverdure Minutes are tentative and will be reviewed and approved at the next Board Meeting. Meeting called to order by President Paul Thurneysen, 7:35 PM. Twelve homeowners were present in addition to 7 board members. There was a discussion of swim team use of the pool on 4th of July. The swimming meet will be over by 11 AM. There was a discussion of outside pool membership. The board did not change the current policy and there were no motions on this issue. Playground improvement and repair: The board unanimously passed a proposal to go forward with Phase 1 of playground repair. There was some discussion of funding Phase 2 of the project, but the board wanted to wait for the capital expenditure study to be complete. [5 minute recess at 7:55] There was a discussion of a pipestem parking issue on Stone Heather. A violation letter has been sent. We also discussed a vacant house on Scotsmore. Treasurer: Crystal Aquatics installed some skimmer pads. We discussed the process for cleaning the community center after use by groups. Forty-six homeowners have not paid their annual dues. This is a much higher number than previous years. We will mail a letter to these people. The board also voted to sue three delinquent homeowners from previous years rather than attaching a lien to the property. The board approved the purchase of new pool furniture. There is no events coordinator yet. Civic Affairs: There was a discussion of the development west of Centreville Road. There was a brief discussion on renewing the web site for five years and publishing the directory. Adjournment at 8:57 PM. The Chantilly Highlander ACCEPTING BIDS TO RUN POOL CONCESSION STAND Concessions Manager/Team needed ASAP to run the pool concessions stand this summer. Interested parties should contact the board for additional information and to apply at chhaboard@chha.org.

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4 Page 4 Classic Painting Excellence...every job, every day. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE & CONSULTATION Office Cell phone Beepet@hotmail.com Our customers come first! We Are Licensed & Insured Residential & Commercial We Paint Areas Where Most Painters Ignore The Chantilly Highlander FREE INSPECTION Serving Leesburg for over 42 years! (703) Ask about our Green Pest Control Protecting the environment while protecting your home! for a money saving coupon! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 11 AM - 8 PM Noon - 8 PM Last Day of 14 Flag School Day Noon - 8 PM closes early Noon - 8 PM 11 AM - 9 PM Noon - 8 PM 11 AM - 9 PM CUT OUT THIS CALENDAR FOR FUTURE REFERENCE June AM - 8 PM 11 AM - 8 PM 11 AM - 8 PM 11 AM - 9 PM 11 AM - 9 PM 7:30 PM -CHHA Board Mtg 11 AM - 8 PM 11 AM - 8 PM 11 AM - 9 PM opens 1 hr late for swim team time trials Noon - 8 PM 11 AM - 9 PM Swim Team Home A Meet for Swim Team 7 AM 11 AM Home B Meet 11 AM - 9 PM 11 AM - 4:45 PM 11 AM - 9 PM 11 AM - 9 PM Make sure all household members are familiar with and follow our pool rules, starting on page 7 of this issue.

5 Page June The Chantilly Highlander Page 5 Each May to November, eleven sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available. All but the Frying Pan market host Fairfax County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinics. Citizens can bring plant or insect samples for pest identification or disease diagnosis. Master Gardeners also help citizens by having informational displays on topics such as Container Gardening or EcoSavvy Gardening. More information and a complete list of market locations can be found at Wednesdays Frying Pan Farmers Market, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm May 6 - October 28. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon In front of Frying Pan Country Store Thursdays Herndon Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 7 - October 29. Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose

6 June Page The following is a list of links to various county resources: Fairfax County Web Site Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs Budget Information Emergency Information Channel 16 Viewing Guide Economic Development Authority Don t Let the Bugs Bite The Chantilly Highlander Page 6 Lyme disease is a bacterial illness transmitted by a deer tick bite. While cases have been reported in Virginia since 1982, for the past five years 77 cases have been reported annually on average, mainly from the eastern and central parts of the state. May, June, and July are the months that deer ticks are most active. Within two days to a few weeks after being bitten by an infected tick, 60 percent of people develop a circular or oblong rash at the site of the bite, which may have a bull s-eye appearance. In addition, fatigue, headache, fever, stiff neck, muscle aches, joint pain and swollen lymph nodes can occur. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause chronic arthritis or heart and nervous system complications in some people several weeks to months after exposure. Transmission is via the deer tick. Because this tick is so small, many people are not aware of its bite. Persons who work or play in their yard, participate in recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, or engage in outdoor occupations such as landscaping, may be at risk of getting Lyme disease. Treatment is with oral antibiotics, with a longer course of treatment for later stage disease. Prevention is best accomplished by wearing long pants and sleeves, and socks to keep ticks of your skin. Also use an insect repellent with 20-30% DEET on exposed skin and your clothing. When returning home, perform tick checks on your body and clothes to make sure you do not bring them inside with you. More information can be found at

7 Page June CHANTILLY HIGHLANDS POOL FACILITY 2009 RULES AND REGULATIONS The Chantilly Highlander Page 7 These rules and regulations were approved by the Community Facilities Committee in coordination with the Board of Directors. Their purpose is to assure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at Chantilly Highlands. All Homeowners, their families, and guests must abide by these rules. Revisions may be made at any time by the Community Facilities Committee. The safe operation of the pool depends on every parent being responsible for his or her own children and that the Manager has adequate enforcement authority. These rules are not intended to replace or diminish the parents responsibility for the safety of their children. Non-swimmers and novice swimmers require special attention of their parents. Children using the baby pool, which is not guarded, require constant supervision. Throughout these rules, the term Manager will be used to denote the actual Manager or, when not present, his/her designated assistant. A Responsible Person is defined as a parent, guardian, or other individual, 14 years old or older, designated by a parent. Section I. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES The Manager has complete authority and responsibility for the safety and orderly operation of the pool. He/She may deny the use of a section of the pool to any person of any age that does not exhibit adequate proficiency for that section. Any situation not covered within these rules will be subject to the judgment of the Manager. Failure to obey the direction of a lifeguard is cause for removal from the pool facility. If you see a rule infraction please bring it to the attention of the Manager and if the situation isn t resolved immediately, please contact (posted out front) the Company s Manager or Larry Miller so that it can be dealt with and corrected. The Manager has complete authority to eject anyone at any time from the pool enclosure for the remainder of the day. Such action will be documented on a special form and reported to the Community Facilities Committee within a timely manner. If the offender is under 13 years of age, he/she must stay within the pool enclosure until a Responsible Person is contacted. Serious or repeated infractions of the rules and regulations will be documented in a log and will result in dismissal from the pool for the remainder of the day. A second dismissal will result in a one week suspension from the pool. A third dismissal will result in suspension from the pool for the remainder of the summer. Parents will be notified after each incident resulting in dismissal. The penalty for extreme incidents may include suspension of pool privileges for the individual or the entire household. Any matter requiring immediate action should be discussed with the Manager. Homeowners with comments or complaints about the operation of the pool should submit them in writing to: Paul Thurneysen -Board of Director s President Larry Miller, Board of Director s Liaison Jeff Boehlert, COMFAC committee member The photographs of each lifeguard with their names, The Company Manager, Larry Miller and Jeff Boehlert s as well as phone numbers will be posted at the entryway into the pool. Any incidents or comments can be directed to the Company Manager and/or Larry Miller. If the need is immediate or there is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed the Company Manager or Mr. Miller can be called. Section II. MEMBERSHIP Membership is available to all persons whose primary residence is located in Chantilly Highlands. Membership privileges will be withheld for all persons residing in a home for which the homeowner s dues (including late fees) are not fully paid, pool guest fees are unpaid, or failure to complete registration. Funding for the comes directly from homeowner s dues. Babysitters, 14 years old or older, will be admitted with a note of authorization from a parent. Members must provide up-to-date membership data and a recent family photo for pool entry. All members must sign in with their name and Chantilly Highlands Lot Number at the front desk before entering the pool area. Section III. POOL SCHEDULE AND HOURS The will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, and close at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 7. The hours from May 23 through June 18: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sundays 12 noon - 8 p.m. The hours from June 19 though September 7: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays 12 noon - 8 p.m. Special hours of pool operation and special events will be posted at the pool and, to the extent possible, be listed on the calendar in the CHHA Newsletter. The pool will close at 4:45 p.m. prior to selected Community and Swim Team evening events. The pool will open at 1pm on Saturdays after swim meets.

8 June Page The Chantilly Highlander Page 8 Section IV. GUESTS Guests must be accompanied by a homeowner who is a Responsible Person and must depart the pool facility when the homeowner departs. Guest Fees: The cost of guests will be paid at the pool at the time of admission. The rates are: Adults /Children (over 2 yrs.) $3.00/day Monday - Friday $5.00/day Saturday & Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day pass cards may be purchased at the pool house for $ Each card will have ten punches equivalent to $2.00 per punch. Weekday admissions with pool pass card is one (1) punch ($2.00/day) per person Saturday & Sunday admissions with pool pass card is two (2) punches ($4.00/day) per person A maximum of five (5) guests per homeowner household will be admitted per day. Homeowners will be responsible for the conduct of their guests and responsible for any damage to pool property. If a guest damages pool property, the cost of the damage will be charged to the homeowner. Section V. HEALTH AND SANITATION All persons must wear proper bathing attire and take a shower before entering the pool. Admission will be refused to all persons having colds, coughs, inflamed eyes or infections, or individuals wearing bandages. No pets are allowed within the pool enclosure. No smoking is allowed within the pool enclosure. Eating, drinking, and gum chewing will be confined to the umbrella picnic areas. No eating, drinking around the concrete pool deck or baby pool. All children using the pool facilities who are not reliably toilet-trained must wear swim diapers and an appropriate bathing suit. DISPOSABLE AND CLOTH DIAPERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE POOL. All persons are encouraged to use the diaperchanging tables located in the dressing rooms. Section VI. DIVING Divers will not dive until the previous diver has cleared the area below the board. AND ARE AT THE LADDER EXITING. After surfacing, a diver must swim directly to the nearest ladder without delay. Only one person is permitted on a diving board or ladder at any time. Excessive bouncing or horseplay of any kind is prohibited on the diving boards. Flotation devices of any type are prohibited in the diving area, even when such devices are authorized for other parts of the pool. The diving boards cannot be closed if any one person wishes to dive. Section VII. SPECIAL RULES FOR CHILDREN Children under 16: In order to prevent excessive fatigue or chilling, children under 16 are required to leave the main pool, upon signal of the lifeguards, for a minute break period once every hour. This rule will not apply to the baby pool. This rule will apply whether or not a child displays the swim test emblem. Children under 13: To encourage children to develop strong swimming skills, a swim test emblem will be awarded to any child 12 and under who demonstrates swimming proficiency by passing a swim test conducted under the supervision of the Manager. This test consists of: Swimming one length using any combination of strokes Treading water for one minute in an upright position EMBLEMS MUST BE ATTACHED TO BATHING SUITS TO BE VALID. Children 11 years old may come to the pool unaccompanied only if they display the swim test emblem. Any child 12 and under who does not display the swim test emblem must remain in the roped-in shallow section of the main pool or must be accompanied by a responsible person who will remain within easy reaching distance of the child. Children 12 and under may use the diving boards only if they display the swim test emblem. Children under 11: Children 10 years or younger will not be admitted to the unless accompanied by a Responsible Person. Section VIII. BABY POOL Only children 5 years of age or younger may use the baby pool. All children using the baby pool must be accompanied by a Responsible Person who must remain within the baby pool enclosure at all times. Food is not allowed in the baby pool enclosure. No chairs are allowed in the baby pool. Section IX. CAPACITY Maximum pool capacity is 244. The Manager will post a notice at the pool entrance when the maximum capacity is reached. When the number of members and guests within the pool enclosure reaches 180, only members will be admitted. Guests will not be

9 Page June The Chantilly Highlander Page 9 admitted until the attendance declines to below 180. When the pool attendance is at capacity, members must wait in the parking lot area and will be admitted as others leave the pool facility. Members will be admitted in the order in which they arrived. Section X. RULES OF CONDUCT Running, pushing, wrestling, dunking, fence jumping or causing undue disturbance in or around the pool area is prohibited. Abusive, offensive, or profane language is prohibited. Unruly, offensive behavior is prohibited. No skateboards, scooters, roller blades, bicycles, etc. are allowed on the pool grounds. No persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs will be permitted on the pool property. The cost of any property damage will be charged to the member responsible. Swimming goggles are permitted for eyewear usage only. They must not be used as projectiles or diving toys. Section XI. ACCESSORIES (Floats & Toys) No snorkels, hard balls, rafts, canoes, inner tubes, or any other type of aquatic equipment is permitted in the main pool, except upon specific approval of the Manager and on designated float nights. The size of floats used on float nights must not exceed 5 feet by 3 feet. Snow tubes are prohibited, regardless of size. Nerf and Koosh balls are allowed unless the situation becomes unruly as determined by the lifeguards. Children with water wings must be under adult supervision. Radios, tape players and CD players are prohibited except when earphones are used. No heavy sports equipment will be allowed in pool enclosure, (i.e. bats, baseballs, footballs, basketballs, lacrosse equipment, soccer balls, etc.). Masks must be of the plastic or tempered-glass type. All bicycle riders will park their bicycles in the designated area. Bicycles, strollers, etc. are prohibited on all sidewalks to allow for access of emergency vehicles. Lifeguards may remove a toy at any time if it is being misused or causing safety problems. Tuesday and Thursday s will be Noodle Day from pool opening to closing. Float nights will be July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Section XII. FOOD Food is permitted only in the umbrella picnic areas. Glass bottles, jars or other glass containers are prohibited in the pool enclosure. No alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the pool premises, including the parking area. Snack sales occur during break time. There are no snack sales during the last break of the day. Bills larger than a $10 will not be accepted. Section XIII. GENERAL All swimmers must wear appropriate bathing suits: cut-off jeans or baggy clothing will NOT be allowed in the pool. Street shoes are not permitted on the pool deck. No persons will use the pool facilities unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty. All injuries that occur on the premises must be reported immediately to the Manager. The swimming lane nearest the diving boards will be roped off at all times for the use of those wishing to swim laps. Others should stay clear of this area. During periods of heavy lap lane use, the Manager may move the rope to include two lanes, provided that doing so would not cause undue crowding in other parts of the pool. Tables may not be reserved by placing towels and/or personal belongings on them. No sitting on tables or the backs of chairs. No jumping any of the fences. All members will respect the property rights of homeowners in the neighborhood. Do not use lawns for shortcuts or in any way violate the rights of other people. CHHA and the pool management company will not be responsible for the loss of personal property or damage to personal property. All lost articles turned over to the Manager will be held for about 15 days. There will be a lost/found container place near the soda machines. All unclaimed articles will be disposed of at the discretion of the Community Facilities Committee. Section XIV. PARKING AND SPEED LIMIT The parking lot is for the vehicles of the pool members and their guests while utilizing the pool, tennis courts, playground, or picnic area. All other uses including overnight parking, driver training, commuter parking, and vehicle maintenance are prohibited. Vehicles in violation will be towed. The cost for towing and storage will be the responsibility of the member. The speed limit on the driveway and parking lot is 5 mph. Section XV. AFTER-HOURS TRESSPASSING/VANDALIZING VIOLATIONS Anyone caught trespassing/vandalizing any CHHA property after the pool is closed will be subject to arrest and also having his or her pool admittance and community center privileges revoked.

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11 June 2009 COMMITTEE INFO Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meetings are open, and all residents are welcome and encouraged to participate. To include a specific item on the agenda, please contact the Board President. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) meets monthly at the Community Center. Contact any ACC member or appropriate Board member if you have ACC questions or concerns. Chantilly Highlander newsletter welcomes your articles and community photos of specific events. Advertising questions and other information may be ed to CHHANewsletter@chha.org or mailed to the Editor at P.O. Box , Oak Hill, VA, Community Activities Committee identifies and schedules events for the participation of Chantilly Highlands families. The committee meets as events are scheduled, and chairpersons vary throughout the year. If you are interested in leading an event or have ideas for a community activity, please contact a Board member. Community Facilities Committee (ComFac) meets the first 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 Land Management Committee handles all issues that involve the common areas of our community: primarily lawn care and snow removal. Meetings are held as needed. You may contact Paul Thurneysen at with questions and if you are able to help on the Land Management Committee. Advertising Rates: KidWorks (Under 18 yrs) Classified Ad Business Card 3½ W x 2 H Quarter Page 3¼ W x 4½ H Resident $ 3.00 $ $ $ Page 11 The Chantilly Highlander is a monthly publication which informs the community of upcoming events, committee meeting highlights and decisions, and provides a forum to communicate items of interest to your neighbors! Articles are reviewed (subject to editing), and published at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Published advertisement is accepted, however it is not considered an endorsement by the Board. Electronic submissions are encouraged via ; however, please also provide a camera ready printed copy for comparison if there are graphics or fonts (print styles) that must be maintained. address: CHHAnewsletter@chha.org (Include Chantilly Highlander in the subject line so it is not deleted as spam) Mailing address: CHHA, c/o The Chantilly Highlander, P.O. Box , Oak Hill, VA Please submit articles, advertising (with payment), and photos so they are RECEIVED by the 12th of each month for consideration in the next month s issue: be sure to allow sufficient time for mail processing. Any non-profit notices will be included only if space allows guaranteed placement must be paid advertising. Classified & KidWorks ad wording should be no more than 30 words and is subject to editing due to space constraints. Non-Resident $ $ $ $ CUT OUT AND HANG BY YOUR PHONE FOR HANDY REFERENCE! 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 Architectural Control (ACC) Civic Affairs Community Ctr Rental Community Events Community Facilities Database Administrator Garden Club Land Management Neighborhood Watch House Phone Resale Packages Swim Team Chair Tennis Courts Webmaster Web Posting Carla Abbud Cindy DiPalma Brian Keagy Michelle Doucette Jeffrey Parnes Answering Machine OPEN Jeffrey Boehlert Greg Zilberfarb OPEN Paul Thurneysen Imrana Umar (see Comm Facilities) Lori Manik Karin Johnston Steve Edwards Greg Zilberfarb Greg Zilberfarb See to the right OPEN CHHAdatabase@chha.org OPEN CHHAwebpostings@chha.org 2009 CHHA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Paul Thurneysen VICE PRESIDENT David Howlett TREASURER Michelle Doucette chhatreasurer@chha.org SECRETARY Mike Laverdure chhasecretary@chha.org COMMUNITY FACILITIES Larry Miller LONG RANGE PLANNING Mike Laverdure chhasecretary@chha.org ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL David Howlett NEWSLETTER, DATABASE & WEBSITE Greg Zilberfarb NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Imrana Umar COMMUNITY EVENTS LAND MGMT & CIVIC AFFAIRS Paul Thurneysen BOARD MEMBER Brian Keagy

12 Chantilly Highlands Homes Association P.O. Box Oak Hill, VA POSTMASTER PLEASE DELIVER BY THE 1ST OF THE MONTH