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Your Community Newslet ter Serving Chant i l ly Highlands Visi t us on the NEWLY redes igned websi te at www.chha.org

July 2009

In This Issue:

The Chantilly Highlander

Board Minutes 2 Community Calendar 4 Swim Team Blood Drive 4

Classified Ads 10 Board & Committee Contacts 11

Crime Notices 8

Dues are Past Due 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.

Kindergarten Registration at Oak Hill

If you have a child who will turn 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2009, please

register for kindergarten as soon as possible. Oak Hill Elementary School office hours are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., telephone 703-467-3500.

Emerald Ash Borer Infestations In a letter received from the Fairfax County Public Works

and Environmental Services, we received the following infor-mation in part:

“In the summer of 2008 three infestations of an insect called emerald ash borer (EAB) were discovered in Fairfax County. EAB larvae kill ash trees by feeding on the inner bark and dis-rupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients.” Fair-fax County was identified as one of the many local counties quarantined for emerald ash borer. As such, the following items may not be moved from quarantined areas without a com-pliance agreement: all hardwood firewood, ash nursery stock, ash green lumber, any other ash material, living, dead, cut or fallen, including logs, stumps, branches, roots, as well as com-posted and uncomposted chips from any species of ash. A sur-vey with traps are underway to determine the extent of the in-festation in the county.

Additional information for this and other topics can be found at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/environmental/trees.htm, or by calling 703-324-5304.

Protect Your Home While on Summer Vacation

Be sure to lock all doors and windows before you leave and let a trusting neighbor have a key. When leaving your home, practice the following advice: • Discontinue newspaper and other deliveries by phone or in

person ahead of time. Do not leave notes. • Arrange for lawn care and have someone remove advertising

circulars and other debris regularly. • Notify the post office to forward your mail or have a trust-

worthy person pick it up daily. • Inform neighbors of your absence so they can be extra alert

for suspicious people. Leave a key with them so your place may be periodically inspected. Give them your contact infor-mation.

• When you leave, do not publicize your plans. Some burglars specialize in reading newspapers accounts of other people’s vacation activities.

• If you find a door or window has been forced or broken while you were away, do not enter the house. The criminal may still be inside. Use your cell phone or a neighbor’s phone immedi-ately to summon police.

• Do not touch anything or clean up if a crime has occurred. Preserve the scene until police inspect for evidence.

For summer (and year-round) safety, the Fairfax County Police Department reminds residents to always: • Lock your doors before you leave. • Trust a neighbor with a key. • Be a concerned neighbor yourself. For more crime safety information, contact the Fairfax County Police Department Public Infor-mation Department, 703-246-2253, TTY 711, or your local police station. From http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare/summer

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Chantilly Highlands Homes Association Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 4, 2009

Submitted by Mike Laverdure Minutes are tentative and will be reviewed and approved at the next Board Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2009.

The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2009.

Members of the Board present were: Paul Thurneysen, Mi-chelle Doucette, Larry Miller, Imrana Umar, Mike Laver-dure.

Those in attendance included three members of the commu-nity and two members of the Architectural Control Com-mittee (ACC). The residents discussed their dispute re-garding the size and placement of a play structure (previously approved by the ACC). The neighbors were encouraged to come to an amicable agreement with re-spect to the complaint by that the play structure creates a visual nuisance. The homeowner with the play structure has offered to apply for approval from the ACC and relo-cate the structure within his yard.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported that 865 of the 909 lots within Chantilly Highlands had paid their annual dues, leaving 44 lots outstanding and having missed the due date.

Community Facilities Report: Poolside chairs and tables have been purchased. Additionally, numerous repairs have been completed in and around the community center. The meeting room air conditioning unit is not working correctly and still needs to be serviced/replaced.

Swim team use of the pool has been approved. Addition-ally, the local Boy Scout Troop will use the pool to com-plete swim testing prior to camp. A local Girl Scout Troop will run the concession stand this year.

Playground construction is scheduled to begin at the end of June (and should take less than a week to complete).

Long Range Planning: A representative from Facility En-gineering Associates, P.C. will conduct the walk-through of the Community Center, pool, playground, and common grounds on Friday, June 12, as part of the “Reserve Study” commissioned by the Board (and required by law).

Architectural Control: Two commercial trucks are parked in the community. Fairfax County authorities are looking into this.

Several neighbors are involved in a dispute involving park-ing on a pipe-stem, installation of an unauthorized fence, installation of an unauthorized basketball hoop, and a homeowner who appears to have stopped mowing his lawn.

Fairfax County continues to pursue criminal and civil action against a homeowner facing numerous charges of building

and zoning violations. This same property has numerous violations of CHHA rules, regulations and ACC Guide-lines. The Board is awaiting information from CHHA legal council as to options the Board might take to ensure compliance by this homeowner and in determining a course forward.

Newsletter, Database & Website: A review will be under-taken to determine the requirement for a HOA paper newsletter mailed to each resident. Replacing the news-letter with an electronic version, posted on the CHHA website could result in saving approximately $1,000 annu-ally.

Neighborhood Watch: No report. Community Events, Land Management & Civic Affairs:

The recent storm left several trees down and clean-up is being addressed. The installation of speed humps and raised crosswalk are underway.

With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad-journed at 8:50 P.M.

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Child Supervision Guidelines When school is not in session, it sometimes may be nec-essary to leave children unattended for short periods of time, although children 7 or younger should never be left unattended. Lack of supervision is one of the most preva-lent child neglect problems. The following guidelines rep-resent minimally accepted standards for the supervision of children and have been developed by social work profes-sionals in collaboration with the community. There may be situations, even within these guidelines, when it is not safe to leave a child unsupervised. Parents ultimately are responsible for making decisions about their child’s safety.

Whenever any child is unsupervised or unattended the following should apply:

• There must be no emotional, medical, or behavioral problems that affect judgment or decision-making skills.

• The child must be comfortable being alone.

• The child must have a safety plan worked out with the parent/caretaker and must demonstrate the ability to follow the safety plan.

Age Guidelines:

7 years and under: Should not be left alone for any period of time.

8 to 10 years: Should not be left alone for more than 90 minutes and only during daylight and early evening hours.

11 to 12 years: May be left alone for no more than three hours and not late at night or in circumstances requiring inappropriate responsibility.

13 to 15 years: May be left unsupervised, but not over-night.

16 to 17 years: May be unsupervised for up to two con-secutive overnight periods.

For more safety tips and fun summer activities, see the Fairfax County Department of Family Services’ “Guide to Summer Fun and Safety."

From http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare/summer

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7:30 PM -CHHA Board Mtg

Pool Noon - 8 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

Pool Noon - 8 PM

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

NOODLE DAY

CUT OUT THIS CALENDAR FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Make sure all household members are familiar with and follow our pool rules.

Pool Noon - 8 PM

Pool Noon - 8 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

Pool 11 AM - 4:45 PM

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

FLOAT NIGHT

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

NOODLE DAY

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

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NOODLE DAY

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

NOODLE DAY

Pool 11 AM - 4:45 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

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NOODLE DAY

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NOODLE DAY

Swim Team Meet—Pool

Closes Early

Pool closes early for Swim Team

Home B Meet

Donate Blood and Save Lives On Wednesday, July 15, you can help save lives while you

cheer on the Chantilly Highlands swim team. The Chantilly Highlands Dolphins will host Ashburn Farms for a swim meet that evening, and Inova Blood Donor Services will be there as well. From 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. you will be able to donate blood if you are in good health, at least 16 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Just one pint of blood can save several people—among them, newborn babies, cancer patients, burn victims, and open-heart surgery candidates.

Inova Blood Donor Services estimates that an average of 200-300 donations are required every day to meet the de-mands of the 15 hospitals they serve in the DC metropolitan area. If you are able to donate blood on July 15, please call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are appreciated. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids the day before and the day of the drive. Also, enjoying an iron-rich diet during the days before the drive will assure an elevated iron count. An iron count that is too low can keep an otherwise eligible donor from being able to participate. Due to travel restrictions, less than 40% of the area’s population is currently eligible to do-nate blood. Please help keep a safe and adequate blood sup-ply in our local hospitals by registering to donate.

Swim Team Invitational—Pool

Closes Early

Pool 11 AM - 4:45 PM

Pool 11 AM - 4:45 PM

Swim Team Meet—Pool Closes Early

Blood Drive - see article above

Rain date for 7/6 swim team meet

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

FLOAT NIGHT Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

Pool 11 AM - 9 PM

NOODLE DAY

Independence Day

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• Roof gutters- Clean out leaves and debris blocking and holding water.

• Discarded cans and containers- Remove, store inside or turn upside down.

• Old tires- Store tires where they will not collect rainwater.

• Birdbaths- Clean and change the water every five to seven days.

• Wading pools- Change water regularly and turn over when not in use.

• Drainage ditches- Keep open and free from debris that holds water.

• Canoes and boats- Cover with a tight-fitting tarp or turn upside down.

• Tarps on woodpiles or garden equipment- Re-move sagging areas.

• Ornamental ponds- Stock with small fish. • Puddles and wet or soggy areas- Drain or backfill. • Standing water on your property- Treat with a

lavaracide to prevent mosquito breeding.

Mosquito Control Is Your Responsibility As reported by the Washington Post on June 9, 2009,

mosquitoes throughout Fairfax County have tested positive for the West Nile virus. With the excessive rainfall this spring, standing water has provided excellent breeding grounds for mosquitoes. According to Fairfax County’s Environmental department, the number of mosquitoes car-rying the West Nile virus is also up this year. About 20% of people infected with the virus will actually develop symptoms, which include body aches, nausea, and fever.

To avoid mosquito bites, make sure that all window and door screens fit tightly and are free of holes that mosquitoes can use to enter the house. When outside, wear light-

colored clothing with long sleeves and long pants. Use an insect repellent indicated for mosquitoes and follow the label instructions. For more information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes, contact the Fairfax County Health Department, 703-246-2300, TTY 711.

It is very important that everyone take a moment to iden-tify the areas in their yard where water has collected and mosquitoes can breed. The most effective way to eliminate mosquitoes around your home is to tip and toss the standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs. Common problem areas and ways to correct them are:

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FREE INSPECTION Severe Weather Reminders

The summer weather can be unpredictable, ranging from mild and comfortable to severe with warnings. If you plan on leaving your children home alone for any amount of time (only if age appropri-ate), make sure that they are mature enough, and educated, about what to do if severe weather strikes while you are away. Sign up to receive important emergency alerts, notifica-tions, and updates from the Fairfax County Com-munity Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean. Messages will be delivered to the devices you register: email, cell phone, text pager, satellite phone, wireless device.

If storms or tornadoes are in your area, stay informed by listening to the radio, television, or a NOAA Weather Radio for the latest tornado watches (which means that tornadoes are possible and you should stay tuned to the radio or television news) and warnings (which means that a tornado has been sighted and you should take shelter immediately).

If a tornado is headed your way, shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's base-ment. If there is no basement, move to a small, window-less interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. Protect your body from flying debris with a heavy blanket or pillows. Take precautions if you can not get to a substantial building.

If you are in open buildings such as shopping malls, gymnasiums or civic centers, try to get into the restroom or an interior hallway. If there is no time to go anywhere else, seek shelter right where you are. Try to get up against something that will support or deflect falling de-bris. Protect your head by covering it with your arms.

If you are outdoors or in an automobile, get out of your vehicle and try to find shelter inside a sturdy building. A culvert or ditch can provide shelter if a substantial build-ing is not nearby — lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass or bridge, because debris could get blown under them or the structures themselves could be destroyed.

Do not stay in mobile homes. You should leave imme-diately and seek shelter inside a nearby sturdy building or lie down in a ditch away from your home. Mobile homes are extremely unsafe during tornadoes.

For more information about tornado preparedness, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency or call the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management at 571-350-1000, TTY 711. Additional information is available on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Web site at www.vaemergency.com.

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Before digging in your yard for home improvements, planting a tree, or

other projects, call 8 1 1 o r v i s i t www.call811.com at least two full busi-ness days before you plan to begin your project.

REMEMBER to submit an ACC Exterior Alteration Application BEFORE starting your next home improvement or remodeling pro-ject! Also remember to contact Miss Utility before you dig in your yard—it’s the law! Go to www.missutility.net/homeowners for more information and to request marking your yard or call 811. Find our ACC application online at www.chha.org/formsrequests.htm.

Picnics and Food Safety Warm weather also means the picnic season has ar-

rived. To be safe, the Health Department reminds pic-nickers that raw meat, poultry and seafood need to stay in a cooler with ice until cooked thoroughly. Keep all perishable foods, especially those made with mayonnaise, raw eggs, deli meats or seafood, in the cooler as much as possible.

When transporting food, keep it cold by using an insu-lated cooler with sufficient ice or ice packs to keep the

food at 41 degrees or below. Pack food from the refrigerator into the cooler immediately before leaving home, and keep the cooler in the coolest part of your car. Also, keep your cooler out of direct sun and in the shade or under a shelter. Avoid opening the lid too often, which lets

cold air out and warm air in. Pack beverages in one cooler and perishables in a separate cooler.

For more information on food safety, contact the Fairfax County Health Depart-ment Food Safety Section, 703-246-2444, TTY 703-591-6435. From http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare/summer

Wednesdays Frying Pan Farmers Market, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon—In front of Frying Pan Country Store

Thursdays Herndon Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose

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The caller tells the senior they have been involved in an accident or arrested for DWI. They plead with the senior to wire money and not tell "mom and dad." They also say the money cannot be sent directly to them because their wallet is in the car which was impounded. Instead, they ask for the money to be sent to a "friend" or "attorney." In some cases, another person posing as the "attorney" calls the senior a few minutes later and supports the claims made by the initial caller.

This technique, known as social engineering, is preying on the fact that most seniors will do anything to help a family member. Steps need to be taken to not fall victim of this attack.

If you get a call from anyone asking for immediate money, you need to: ◊ Verify who the caller is by asking personal questions. ◊ Be cautious; don't give personal information. ◊ Call other family members before sending any

money. ◊ Call the location where the "family member" is being

held or treated. ◊ Remember, an unsolicited call does NOT guarantee

verification.

The following incidents were recently reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. As always, be alert and report suspicious person(s) or activities to the police at their non-emergency number, 703-691-2131. Of course, if there is a life-threatening event call 911. Break-In May 26, 2009

Cobra Drive, 1 p.m., a man awoke hearing a noise and discovered a masked man standing in his dining area. The man fled when he saw the resident.

Arrests Made in Bank Robbery May 21, 2009

Two men inside a bank during an armed robbery dis-armed the gunman and held him until police arrived. On Wednesday, May 20, police were called to the BB&T Bank, located at 13300 Franklin Farm Road, around 10:44 a.m. An investigation determined the man entered the bank wearing a mask, displayed a handgun and an-nounced the robbery. That's when the two men were able to subdue him after a brief struggle. Officers arrived a short time later and took the suspect into custody.

The two men sustained minor injuries during the scuf-fle with the gunman. The 23-year-old victim was trans-ported to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and the 42-year-old victim was treated at the scene. The investigation is ongo-ing.

UPDATE - Two people have been arrested in connec-tion with the bank robbery that occurred on May 20. Marlon Negassa, 37, of the 14500 block of Golden Oak Road, was charged with robbery, the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding and ab-duction. He was also charged with possession of narcotics for a prior, unrelated offense. Zoghanno Holmes, 50, also of the 14500 block of Golden Oak Drive in Centreville, was charged with robbery. She was also charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle stemming from a previous, unrelated case. Holmes was located near the bank robbery scene and an investigation determined she was operating with Negassa. Police Warn Seniors of "Phony" Callers

Several seniors across Fairfax County have been vic-timized by a phone scam in recent weeks. Thousands of dollars have been lost by these few individuals and many others have nearly lost money.

The scam begins with a phone call from a "grandchild."

Crime Notices

My Neighborhood Fairfax County has an application at www.fairfaxcounty.gov called My Neighborhood that allows residents to search for actual calls received by police. Note that often these calls prove to be very different from the caller’s original description or information. Also note that some crimes do not appear on any maps and others are lumped together—this is done to protect the victims. Generally incident information is available for viewing within 48 hours of the time an incident is reported.

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Only Rain Down the Drain Did you know that the water that goes down the storm

drain on your street flows right into your local stream? Polluted rain water is the nation’s number one water qual-ity problem. So what can you do to prevent water pollution? Properly dispose of used motor oil and house-hold hazardous waste, such as paint, batteries, and household cleaners. Do not pour them on your driveway or into the storm drain. Visit the Fairfax County web site at

www.fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5068, to find information on safely disposing of hazard-ous waste.

When you are sprucing up your yard this spring, avoid using excess fertilizer or pesticide, especially be-fore rain is predicted. Wash your car at a commercial car wash or in a location where the soapy water will not run into the storm drain. Sweep up dirt, grass clippings, and other yard waste instead of washing them down the driveway and into the gutter. Not only will this protect our streams, it also saves about 80 gallons of water. Always pick up pet waste from your yard, sidewalk, or park area.

Volunteer to help with Fairfax County’s storm drain labeling program. The program labels storm drains with the “No Dumping” message to remind people about the dangers of dumping anything into a storm drain. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov and click on “Environment” or call 703-324-1423.

Reproduce in part from the Fairfax Water Spring 2009 newsletter.

Leave your pets at home. That is the advice Fairfax County Animal Services officers give pet owners at this time of year. Take the dog to the veterinarian’s of-fice or to the dog park, but do not take it on errands, even when you are “just going to be a minute.” Days that seem mild to humans are too hot for a pet to be locked in a car. Leaving a window down an inch or two is not enough to provide a safe environment for your pet. Fifteen minutes in a hot car is enough for animal body temperatures to go from normal to deadly. If the temperature is in the 60s or higher, experts recommend not leaving pets or children in parked cars, even for short periods.

If you see an animal in a parked car that appears to be in distress or could soon be in distress, call the Pub-lic Safety Communications Center at 703-691-2131, TTY 711. Note the car make and model, license plate number and the location. If the pet owner might be in a nearby store, you can have the store page the owner over a public address system. Animal control officers,

Summer Pet Safety police officers and fire and rescue personnel have the authority to break into a car to rescue an animal in distress. Depending on the health of the animal at the time it is rescued, the owners can be charged with ani-mal cruelty.

From http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare/summer

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KidWorks Need your lawn cut? Responsible 17 year old in Chantilly Highlands. Call Max at 703-471-0329. Babysitter/Pet sitter - Need a responsible babysitter or pet sitter? Call Katie at 703-471-8654. Certified babysit-ting program successfully completed. Pet Care-12th grader willing to take care of your pets anytime. Experienced, responsible, and dependable. Ref-erences available. Call Jennifer at (703) 787-9323.

Summer Family Events For more information on these and other Fairfax County Park Authority events, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources.

Space by Day July 2, (All ages), 2-3 pm, Cub Run RECenter, 703-817-9407. Experience the universe up close and personal. We will use experiments and fun activities to delve into the mysteries of the solar system and the science of space. $4/child, $2/adult.

Sully Sunset Tours July 9 & 19, August 2 & 20, 5-7 pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Tour the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee as evening ap-proaches. Look for wildlife in the fields and bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the lawn. $6/adult, $4/senior and child.

World War II Living History July 11-12, 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sun-day, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Travel back to the World War II era as Sully Historic Site hosts Allied and Axis reenactors for a weekend of demon-strations, memories, and music. House tour included. $7/adult, $5/senior and child.

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

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

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

Chantilly Highlander newsletter welcomes your articles and commu-nity photos of specific events. Advertising questions and other infor-mation may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Editor at P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA, 20171.

Civic Affairs Committee for comments or questions contact Jeff Parnes at [email protected]; enroll in the Civic Affairs mail group at [email protected] to receive related notices.

Community Activities Committee organizes events for Chantilly Highlands families. The committee meets as events are scheduled, and chairpersons vary throughout the year. Interested residents should please contact a Board member.

Community Facilities Committee (ComFac) meets the first Wednes-day of every month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center regarding our swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, Community Center and its grounds. To become involved 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, meeting as needed. Contact Paul Thurneysen at 703-318-1468 with questions or to help on the Land Management Committee.

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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 inter-est 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 endorse-ment by the Board. Electronic submissions are encouraged via email; however, please also provide a “camera ready” printed copy for comparison if there are graphics or fonts (print styles) that must be maintained.

Email address: [email protected] (Include ‘Chantilly Highlander’ in the subject line so it is not de-leted as spam)

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

Please submit articles, advertising (with payment), and photos so they are RECEIVED by the 12th of each month for consideration in the next month’s issue: be sure to allow sufficient time for mail processing. Any non-profit notices will be included only if space allows—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. Advertising Rates:

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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.

2009 CHHA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Paul Thurneysen 703-318-1468 VICE PRESIDENT David Howlett 703-689-9840 TREASURER Michelle Doucette [email protected] SECRETARY Mike Laverdure 703-481-4511 [email protected] COMMUNITY FACILITIES Larry Miller 703-707-0891 LONG RANGE PLANNING Mike Laverdure 703-481-4511 [email protected] ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL David Howlett 703-689-9840 NEWSLETTER, DATABASE & WEBSITE Greg Zilberfarb 703-779-4890 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Imrana Umar 703-471-4923 COMMUNITY EVENTS LAND MGMT & CIVIC AFFAIRS Paul Thurneysen 703-318-1468 BOARD MEMBER Brian Keagy 703-909-7698

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