| MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT
I am going to start this message on a serious note. I have noticed a somewhat
sad trend here in Exeter. People are bringing out the police for situations that
might well be avoided if only neighbors would talk to neighbors. I am talking
about dogs barking, hot tubs gurgling and alleged trespassing. Leesburg keeps
growing but our police force doesn’t. Of course you should call out the
police when something is wrong, don’t misunderstand me, but I think a lot
of issues could be solved without police intervention. Next time something happens,
before you call the police, think for a moment; “Could I solve this issue
by just going to talk to my neighbor?” If the answer is “Yes,” give
it a try, if that doesn’t work; at least you know you have done your best.
Spring is on the way, Easter is at the end of
the month. We urgently need an Easter Bunny
for the kid’s party on March 19th. If
you can do it, please contact either Marilyn
on 703-669-2796 or
Exeterevents@aol.com.
Work will commence shortly on upgrading the
facilities at the pool and refurbishing the
Clubhouse. The Landscape Committee will be
doing more tree planting as well.
Last but not least, we say a sad farewell to
Gene Campbell, our Property Manager at PMP.
Gene will still be with PMP but is heading
up the HR Department. We also
extend a warm welcome to Karri Johnson, our new Property Manager.
Have a great Easter.
Want to be on the Board of Directors?
Sadly, several of our Board members have left
Exeter, and we are looking for folks to join
the BOD and become involved in our community.
Elections will be
later this Spring, mailings will be forthcoming.. We also need people for the
ARB and other committees. If you would like any information, please contact: Exeterevents@aol.com
The Easter Bunny Is Visiting
The Easter Bunny is coming to visit the Clubhouse on Saturday March 19th
From 11:00 to 1:00.
He’s bringing pizza, games, and is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt. If you want
to join him, please phone Marilyn Torres on 703-669-2796 to reserve a place.
We can only take the first 50 to call!
Exeter Calendar of Events
March 19th (Saturday)—Children’s Easter Party at the Stone Clubhouse.
April 16th (Saturday)— Community Yard Sale, held individually in your front
yard with all advertising done by the HOA.
May 21st (Saturday)—Third Annual Dog Show, see information in ad.
May 28th (Saturday) — Opening Day Pool Party, Pizza and sodas, details
to follow.
June 27th-July 1st— Fourth Annual Front Yard Garden Show, all judging during
this week and winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Nothing artificial
please!
August 6th (Saturday)— Pool Party, details to be announced.
Christmas Holiday Lighting
Awards
Christmas lighting and decorations bring much
joy, hope and brightness into the holiday season.
Some more so than others! Thanks to the following
Exeter residents
who helped contribute to our holiday spirit and awaken the meaning of the season:
Best All White Lights: 502 Peppermill Terrace
Best Coloured Lights: 634 Radford Terrace
Largest Display: 821 Catoctin Circle (They also won an award from the Town of
Leesburg)
Most Original: 314 Stallion Square
Best “Themed” Display: 111 Colleen Court
Greatest Child Appeal: 128 Stoneledge
Most Animated: 348 Barnfield Square
Most Elegant: 205 Whitney Place
Property Inspections!
The starting date for Annual Inspections will
be Mid to late March. They will continue on a
section by section basis until complete.
Events and Parks
IN LEESBURG
Hometown Arts and Craft Show
Saturday, March 19, 2005
An assortment of handcrafted items, including dolls, jewelry, floral designs,
furniture, quilts, soaps, fine art, baskets and much more will be available to
buy. The show will feature over 60 local and regional crafters at this annual
event. This craft show is the perfect opportunity to find a unique gift. Remember
Mother’s Day and teacher appreciation gifts will be needed after the craft
show.
Location: At Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
Time: Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Hop on over and join Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department for the Fourteenth
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg, VA. Gates open at 9:45 a.m. This year
the Easter
Bunny will be
hiding over 15,000 eggs filled with candy and special prizes for one through
seven-year-olds throughout Ida Lee Park. In addition we will have a separate
hunt for the one-year, two-year, and three-year olds.
As an added attraction to the egg hunt, there will be UNLIMITED rides on a moon
bounce, jumbo slide, fire truck train, balloon artists and more fun attractions
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A food vendor will be available on site or families
are invited to bring lunches to enjoy a fun picnic at their favorite spot in
the park. Families should also remember their cameras for great photo opportunities.
Tickets can be pre-purchase tickets by stopping in or calling Ida Lee Park Recreation
Center. Tickets are $5 per child in advance and $6 at the gate. The price of
admission includes all attractions except food vendors. Parents pay no admission
fee. Pre-purchasing tickets is strongly recommended in order to proceed through
the gate quicker.
Parking is available in the front fields located off Rt. 15/North King Street.
The event will be held rain or shine.
Garden Show
Now in its 15th year, the festival will satisfy both the avid and
beginning gardener's appetite by offering award winning landscape displays with
designers
on hand,
fresh cut flowers, trees and shrubs, garden sculptures, arts and crafts, fountain
displays and much more.
Leesburg’s historic district will be transformed into a botanical paradise
with more than 95 vendors plus a variety of food, entertainment, and an entire
area geared toward young children with exciting performances, activities, story
telling, unique arts and crafts, and more.
The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission is $3 per person, with ages 6 and under free.
For further event information, please call the Leesburg Parks and Recreation
Department at (703) 777-1368.
Catoctin SkatePark is a 12,000 square-foot lighted skating area for in-line skaters,
skateboarders, and *bikes built by the Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation
Department in conjunction with the Friends of Ida Lee. The area includes an assortment
of obstacles, storage shed, benches, picnic tables, vending machines and free
parking.
The design includes a skating surface skimmed with 1.5 inches of asphalt and
coated to provide a smooth skating surface, as well as an assortment of obstacles-
launch ramps, fun boxes, rail slides, and half-pipes - to challenge skaters'
skills. As an example of the design elements included in the park, the half-pipe
structure is a "U" shaped piece of equipment, the most popular in the
past decade. Skaters drop in from 10-foot high verticals and skate back upward
to the other side.
The facility was developed through a unique collaborative effort, initiated by
a group of young Leesburg skaters, that included public and private financial
support, the in-kind donation of services, and grass roots fundraising efforts
ranging from raffles and food sales to the "Battle of the Bands" special
events.
Catoctin SkatePark is one of a kind in Northern Virginia. If you would like more
information about the Catoctin SkatePark, call 703.771.4771.
What you need to bring to use the SkatePark:
• • Protective gear
• • helmet
• • Kneepads
• • elbow pads
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
The NVRPA provides 19 parks in the Northern Virginia area for public use, including
six in Loudoun County.
Algonkian Regional Park, located on Fairway Drive in Sterling, offers swimming,
golf, fishing, boating, a playground, vacation cottages and a meeting center.
Phone: 703-450-4655
Balls Bluff Regional Park, located on Balls Bluff Road in Leesburg at the site
of a historic Civil War battle, offers scenic hiking trails along the Potomac
River. Phone: 703-737-7800
Brambleton Regional Park, located near Beaverdam Reservoir, features an 18-hole
golf course. The park is located near the intersections of Routes 772 and 659,
between Arcola and Ashburn. Phone: 703-327-3403
Red Rock Regional Park, located on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg, offers trails,
hiking and a nature sanctuary. Phone: 703-737-7800
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, located north of Leesburg, is a 286-acre working
farm with livestock including peacocks, chickens and pigs. The park is available
for groups of schoolchildren. To schedule a school tour, school representatives
may call 703-779-9372.
The W & OD Railroad Regional Park, a 45-mile linear park extending from I-395
in Arlington to Route 690 in Purcellville, offers a paved jogging and bicycling
trail. There is an adjacent bridle path from Vienna west to Purcellville. Phone:
703-729-0596
Seen any good new family movies lately?
I can’t say that I have either. Why not take the time to check out some
of the golden oldies instead? We recently obtained the set of Pink Panther movies,
(minus three that seem to have some type of legal battle with the studio) and
what a hoot for all who were watching, from the age of 11 through 83! Everyone
love the classic confrontations between Inspector Jacques Clouseau (the hopelessly
bumbling detective with a genius for resting his hands in the wrong place (on
the surface of a spinning globe, for instance) and mangling the English language.)
and his faithful man servant Cato. Remember those attacks? Cato has been given
strict instructions, by Clouseau, to attack him at any time possible with absolutely
no warning Cato does so frequently and with disastrous results in each instance.
Like the time they fell through the floor into the next apartment! It left us
all in stitches. It is an absolute hoot to see poor old Chief Dreyfus get more
and more twitchy and paranoid as Clouseau manages to injure him at every turn.
Clouseau bumbles about solving the cases almost purely by accident as he stumble
over clues, his own feet and many inanimate objects! These movies are definitely
worth a re-visit and can be rented at the local video stores.
Thinking of planting a new tree?
Blake Landscapes, Inc., our community landscaper,
will once again offer discounted pricing to Exeter
residents who would like to have a tree installed.
If you are interested in this offer, please contact:
Brad Yurish, VP Landscape Maintenance
Blake Landscapes, Inc.
17978 Sycolin Road
Leesburg, Va 20175
W 703 777 5596 x 103
C 703 898 1838
Fax 703 777 8719
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE:
Boy’s Bicycle—20 inch, dark blue,
Roadmaster.
$20
Computer Monitor—17 inch, NEC. $30
Call Misha at 703-779-5604.
THIRD ANNUAL DOG SHOW!
May 21st at 10: 00 a.m.
Rules and Regulations:
All dogs must be kept confined or on a leash
and under control of the exhibitor at all times.
Your dog must be up to date on all vaccinations.
Please, no puppies
under 3 months of age for their own health and welfare.
The Dog Show categories:
Best Tail Wagger
Best Speaker
Best Owner/Dog Look-alike
Best Trick
Best Costume
Largest Dog
Smallest Dog
Prizes will be awarded in all categories with great joy and
enthusiasm (just like a Jack Russell!)
Prize categories may be added as we proceed at the discretion of the judges!
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