Exeter town crier

Spring

2004

                                  Message From The Vice—President

GROUP DISCOUNT ON REPLACEMENT TREES FOR HOMEOWNERS!

 

Spring Dog Show; Game And Movie Reviews

 

Recycling, It’s a Great Way That You Can Make A Difference

 

Tree Pruning; Pool Applications And Passes; “The County Seat”

 

Volunteers Needed; The Exeter Epicure

 

Boy Scout Mulch Sales; Leesburg Crime Line

 

Babysitters and Community Helpers

 

 

I’m ready for Spring!   I’ve had enough of the biting cold and fluffy white stuff, time for tulips and daffodils. As you have seen, we had to suspend repaving till March when it will be completed and repairs made. We also will begin a two year project to replace the trees on community property, which will start with stump removal.  Don’t forget for those of you who lost tress there is still time to order replacements through the Landscape Committee. Keep an eye open for Pool Pass Applications, which will be on their way to you very soon. Remember, if you are a new resident you will need a 1 ½”x

1 ½” photo for each family member, be sure to sign your names on the back.  We always need Community Volunteers, there are several openings on the Board of Directors, you can make a difference and be an important part of Exeter. PLEASE fill out the proxy and voting forms when you receive them later this spring. Everyone is welcome to attend our BOD meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month in the Clubhouse at 7:00 pm. At present, members are needed on the Landscape, Communication and Community Events committees.  If you are interested please contact Gene Campbell of PMP at 703-771-9355 or at gene.mc@pmpbiz.com.  Last but not least, the Exeter HOA Board of Directors recently adopted Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities, a series of 42 principles and practices designed to help association-governed communities promote harmony, enhance communication and reduce the potential for misunderstanding and conflict.  These were developed by the Community Associations Institute, a national organization representing condominiums, HOA’s, co-ops and planned communities.  We are off to a good start this year, your participation can make it a great 2004.

 

Jennifer Whyte

 

THUMBS UP              To our community members who followed Leesburg Law and are general good eggs; THEY CLEANED THE SNOW FROM THEIR SIDEWALKS!

To every dog owner who follows Loudoun County Law and is considerate of the people who walk on the grassy public areas; THEY PICK UP THEIR DOG POOP.

 

THUMBS DOWN        To those who DIDN”T CLEAN THEIR SIDEWALKS.

To the dog owners that think kids who play on the grassy areas and the landscapers, don’t mind walking in dog poop; so THEY DON”T PICK UP AFTER THEIR DOGS.

 

Calendar of Events

 

Annual HOA Meeting and Elections

Now is the time to start thinking about running for the Exeter HOA Board of Directors.  You will receive a mailing shortly with all the details.

Exeter Clubs (at the Stone Clubhouse)

BOOK—1st Monday of each month

CRAFT– 2nd Monday of each month

COOK—3rd Monday of each month

Spring Community Yard Sale

The annual Spring Community Yard Sale will be held April 10th. The HOA will place advertising in the local newspapers and put directional signs up on Yard Sale Day.  The format of the Yard Sale is: everyone displays their wares at their house.

Meet The Candidates For Local Office

April 17th at the Stone Clubhouse.  Time to be posted on the Bulletin Boards

Spring Dog Show

May 10th.  See article on page 3.

The Third Annual Front Yard Garden Show

Judging will be the week of June 21-25.  Get out your trowels, shovels, mulch and purty  plants; and start picking, pruning and planting!  Think spring!  Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both the Town Home and Single Family Home Divisions.  This is my FAVORITE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Pool Party

Date TBA (end of July or beginning of August.)  Food, Volleyball, Swimming, Music and Dance.  ADULTS ONLY (I.D.’s Checked!)  RESIDENTS ONLY.

 

Memorandum

 

TO:  Homeowners who have missing or damaged trees to replace

FROM:  The Landscape Committee

The Landscape Committee has obtained discounted pricing for homeowners!  Planting/delivery will take place in the spring of 2004, but we need to hear from you now if you are interested.  The price is dependant on total volume, and we need to notify the purveyor ASAP, to get the best pricing.  Below you will find a list of trees, with  a brief description; and the negotiated price (subject to slight increase for 2004.)  If you think you might be interested AT ALL, please call and let us know.  We need firm commitments by March 15th  These prices are for delivered, installed, and mulched.  Our thanks go to Blake Landscapes for providing us with these great prices.  When you decide on the tree (s) that you would like to order, or if you want more information, please call 703-779-5604 and speak with Liz Ptak.  We will notify you as to the date of delivery as we approach spring and can firm up the date with Blake.  All trees must be paid for in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5%

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15%

20%

 

 

 

 

Discount

Discount

Discount

Discount

 

 

Size:

1-5 trees

6-10 trees

11-20 trees

21-40 trees

41 + trees

 

 

Caliper

 

 

 

 

 

Common Name

Description

or Feet

Unit Price

Unit Price

Unit Price

Unit Price

Unit Price

European Hornbeam

Columnar in youth, rounded in

1.75 - 2"

319.00

303.05

287.10

271.15

255.20

 

  age.  Dense, formal in appearance. Best in full sun.  40’ x 30’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpleleaf Flowering Plum

Upright, dense, pink blooms in

2 - 2.5"

269.50

256.03

242.55

229.08

215.60

 

  mid spring.  Juicy, edible fruits.  Purple foliage.  Full Sun. 20'x20'

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Bud 'Forest Pansy'

Abundant tiny flowers, to purple,

6 – 8 ft.

214.50

203.78

193.05

182.33

171.60

 

  before spring foliage.  Yellow fall colour.  "Touch of Class"-native.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  20'x35'.  Lt. Shade or full sun.  Suffers from any stress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amur Maple

Small, round-headed, extremely hardy.

2 - 2.5"

299.75

284.76

269.78

254.79

239.80

 

Red fall color.  Winged seeds (red in summer) stay through winter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the best small trees.  Little attention, many soils.  15'-18' x same.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Maple

Lg. Shrub/small tree; interesting

5 - 6 ft.

357.50

339.63

321.75

303.88

286.00

 

foliage.  Rich, well drained soil w/ organic matter required. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Most 6-10 feet, equal spread. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Yellowwood

Pendulous clusters of white,

2 - 2.5"

398.75

378.81

358.88

338.94

319.00

 

fragrant, wisteria-like flowers.  May not bloom every year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow seedpods in fall.  Dep. On cultivar, 35 - 50 ft. tall

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honey Locust 'Shademaster'

No thorns, pods.  Lacy foliage.

2 - 2.5"

376.75

357.91

339.08

320.24

301.40

 

Great for patios and shade loving plants.  Treat for mimosa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

webworms (defoliators!)  30-70 ft. high x same spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowering Pear 'Cleveland Select’

Stronger than the Bradford.  Better

2 - 2.5"

211.75

201.16

190.58

179.99

169.40

 

  branching, better disease resistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kwanzan Japanese Cherry

Most popular and hardiest of

2 - 2.5"

239.25

227.29

215.33

203.36

191.40

 

  the flowering ornamental cherries.  Rose-pink in May. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Maple ’October Glory'

Flowers - tiny, red.  Smooth gray

2 - 2.5"

391.88

372.28

352.69

333.09

313.50

 

bark.  Easy to transplant, grows rapidly.  Can be weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Gum 'Rotundiloba'

Glossy, green, star-shaped

2.5 - 3"

342.38

325.26

308.14

291.02

273.90

 

  leaves.  Great fall colour.  Winged or corky bark projections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  30-50' high, 20-30 ft. spread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Dog Show

May 15th 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!)

 

Game and Movie Reviews

Movies

There are brand new movies in stores and in theaters right in your town!  Lets check it out!

                First there’s the new movie Cheaper by the Dozen.  A hilarious picture for the whole family to watch, it’s about a very strong family of 14 members. There are 2 parents and 12 kids and they’re on a mission.  To get through a few weeks without letting mom find out while their dad coaches Pro Football.

Another great movie this week is Peter Pan.  It’s a very cool, funny, action movie about a witty young boy named Peter Pan, and how he lives in a magical place where dreams come true.  The only catch is that there is an evil pirate named Captain Hook trying to destroy him and his friends, Wendy, John, and Michael.

            Here’s one the children of the family will love, Teachers Pet.  This is a movie that shows great determination for dogs everywhere! It’s about a dog named Spot who wishes to become a real boy, and goes to school with his owner and best friend Leonard to learn human things.  Hilarious for the family!!

Go and watch these great movies before they’re gone!!!

by Krysta Jancin

Video Games

There are some fairly new games for the whole family

in stores for you to rent or buy.   One that is both challenging and fun is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. If you like Harry Potter and you want adventure, play this game.  It is available for the PC, Sony Playstation 2, Nintendo Game Boy Advanced and Nintendo GameCube.  (This game is a single player game)

                For an older game that is fun and adventurous try Gauntlet: Dark Legacy.  Each player can choose to be a different character.  The goal is to release each realm from the bad guys.  It is available for the Sony Playstation 2, Nintendo Game Boy Advanced and Nintendo GameCube.  (This game is a single or multi-player game)

                Happy Gaming!!!

                :by Patrick Jancin

            If you like scary but adventurous games try Jak II. You will travel from world to world; meet new friends and foes. You will also gain new weapons, strategies, and vehicles. (RATING T)

                JetX2O is a fun, high speed game. You will be able to unlock new racers and races as you gain experience. The most fun part of this game is all the cool watercraft. (RATING E)      

By: Aaron Ptak

 

Recycle, It’s A Great Way That You Can Make A Difference!!!!

By:  Tony Witt

 

As part of a school activity, I was asked to come up with a project that would benefit our World.   I decided to review our recycling practices here in Leesburg, because most of us may not understand all of the recycling regulations and know that some of the policies have changed. Recycling is easy and effective.  If we all make the effort, we can make a big difference.

First, I wanted to point out that recycling became mandatory in Loudoun County in 1991 for both residents and businesses.  On January 1, 2003 new regulations came into effect.  The following table shows when the new polices came into effect.

 

Date

Action

January 1, 2003

County residents must begin recycling newspapers, magazines, glass

bottles and jars, metal and aluminum cans, and plastic beverage and detergent containers.

July 1, 2003

County residents must begin recycling cardboard, paperboard and yard waste (grass clippings and leaves.).

October 1, 2003

Businesses must recycle at least one Principal Recyclable Material (PRM) generated annually in the largest quantity.  PRMs include paper, metals, plastics, yard waste, wood and textiles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What can I place out at the curb for waste management to pickup?  Well, I have made a table below that lists what is recyclable and what is not.  I have also added some suggestions for preparing the material.

 

Material

Do’s

Do Not’s

Newspapers and Magazines

Tie in bundles or put in grocery bags or recycling bin. Glossy inserts included.

Phone books and thick catalogs are now accepted.

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Glass Bottles and Jars

Included is any colored glass.  Remove caps and rinse.

No broken glass, light bulbs, window glass or mirrors.

Aluminum and Steel Cans

Rinse and can be crushed to save space.  Foil is now accepted.

No spray cans or scrap metal.

Plastic Bottles and Containers

Include only No. 1 and No. 2 plastics.  Remove caps and rinse.  Crush to save space.  Styrofoam is now accepted.

No toys, flowerpots, plastic wrap or plastic bags.

Cardboard

Include paperboard, cereal boxes and shoeboxes. Must be broken down. Packing material and wax-lined boxes are now accepted.

 

Grass and Yard Waste

Include grass, weeds, twigs, leaves and prunings.  Place in biodegradable paper lawn bags or a trashcan clearly marked as “yard waste”.

Do not place in plastic bags or cardboard boxes.  No not mix with household trash or recyclables.  No sod, rocks or dirt.

 

The Town of Leesburg has a new recycling company, Con-Serv Industries(CSI).  They have their own sorting facility, which makes recycling easier for all of us.  All of your recyclables can be put into one container, except for “yard waste”.  There is no longer a need to separate out all of your paper products.

In addition to curbside pick-up there are two locations in the town of Leesburg where you can drop off your recyclable bottles, cans, newspapers and cardboard.  These locations also accept magazines, phone books, catalogs, and white office paper. The recycle collection stations are located in the parking lots of Wal-Mart on Edwards Ferry Road and the Food Lion at 720 S. King Street. 

Most of us do not understand that there is more to recycling than what we put out to the curb.  Motor oil, automobile batteries and anti-freeze are accepted free-of-charge at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility Recycling Center. Books can be donated to used book dealers or the Loudoun Library Foundation.  Churches and charitable organizations accept clothes, working appliances and furniture.  Plastic grocery bags are taken in by most grocery stores.  Packing and shipping stores will often accept packaging material.  The U.S. Postal Service collects toner cartridges from the public at the Post Office.

For more information on recycling in Loudoun County please contact the Office of Solid Waste Management at 703-777-0187 or www.loudoun.gov/oswm.

 

 

Tree Pruning By Dominion Virginia

 

During the next several weeks, Dominion Virginia Power plans to conduct routine tree-pruning and brush clearing operations in our neighborhood to clear … primary power lines in our area.  Dominion Virginia Power wants you to be aware of its plans, since some of this work may affect trees on or near your property.
To accomplish this work, Dominion Virginia Power has contracted with Asplundh Tree Expert Company. Asplundh employees are specifically trained to ensure that trees are pruned in ways that will not weaken or harm them.
Dominion Virginia Power is required to adhere to the most recent guidelines that employ the use of "natural" techniques that involve fewer pruned limbs and produce a stronger tree. Branches too near power lines are generally pruned at the point where they grow from a parent limb or trunk, (this) encourages growth of new limbs away from power lines.
As this work takes place, please contact Asplundh Tree Expert Company toll free at 888-324-9922 should you have any questions regarding the scheduling of this work or you may contact Keith Evans of Dominion Virginia Power at 703-359-3026.
Eugene M Campbell, CMCA®, AMS®
Community Manager PMP Inc [Leesburg]
Voice 703.771.9355 x 15   FAX 703.771.9366

 

Watch For 2004 Pool Applications In The Mail

 

Applications for 2004 pool passes will be mailed to all homeowners shortly. If you lease your property and provide pool membership to your tenant, check the applicable box at the top of the application, sign and date it, and forward the form to your tenant for completion.

Residents who have their passes from 2003 should indicate that as instructed on the application and stickers will be issued for you to place on your passes.

If you are new to the neighborhood or don’t have your 2003 pass, each applicant will need to submit a photograph, which should be no larger than 1 ½” X 1 ½". Don’t forget to write the name of each member on the back of the photograph.

Each household will receive 10 free guest passes. Additional guest passes may be purchased for $10 with your registration form or from PMP during the season. No guest passes will be available for sale at the pool.

Important Reminders

        -      Homeowners past due on assessments or with covenants violations may have their right to use the pool suspended, subject to notification and hearing.

        -      All material (stickers, pool passes and guest passes) will be delivered to the pool in envelopes listing the street address for pick up on your first visit to the pool.

        -      Please note that you must have a valid pass to enter the pool!

Have a great pool season! #

 

Excerpt from “The County Seat”

by Mark Herring

 

This will also serve as the final edition of The County Seat, because my term as Leesburg District Supervisor expires(d) on December 31st. . If you wish to contact me about anything in the future please email me at Mark@MarkHerring.org or call me at my law office on Market Street at 703-669-9090.

LOUDOUN FREE COMMUNITY CLINIC

Loudoun Community Free Clinic, housed in the old Leesburg Hospital on Cornwall Street, is a another fine example of Loudoun's community spirit. The Clinic opened in 2002 to serve medically uninsured Loudoun County residents with limited incomes and in need of medical services. Staffed by area physicians, nurses and other volunteers who give freely of their time, it provides a vital service to our residents in need. During its first year of operation in 2002, it served over 1400 clients and as of October 2003 over 1500 clients were treated with demand expected to grow. Clinic hours are Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 9:00pm and operates on a first come, first served basis. The Clinic treats acute non-emergency care patients (diabetes, hypertension and asthma are commonly treated), but also provides referrals and patient education.  The Clinic serves a wide range of clients from service industry employees who are not provided healthcare and cannot afford it, to professionals who have been laid off and have exhausted COBRA benefits, to the indigent and unemployed. To be eligible for services individuals must meet the following criteria:

♦ Have no health insurance

♦ Meet income eligibility guidelines

♦ Live in Loudoun County

♦ Are between the ages of 18 – 64 (services for children are available elsewhere within Loudoun County)

Lyle Werner, Executive Director of the Clinic emphasizes the Clinic’s reliance on local businesses and citizens in the community to support its operations. I recently spoke with Lyle about the progress of the clinic, and she stressed to me the need to

recruit more clinic volunteers. Currently operating with a total of about 125 volunteers, the clinic ideally could use 500 volunteers to permit expansion of clinic hours and keep up with the growing client population. Along with volunteer medical professionals, volunteers are needed as Spanish speaking interpreters, individuals skilled in web design services, and those who can help with various administrative tasks including data entry. If you would like to volunteer your skills or perhaps have a service or items the clinic can use, please contact Lyle Werner at phone 703-

779-5412 or email lwerner@lh.org.

 

Leesburg Crime Line Seeks Support

 

Your tips can and do make a difference in helping to keep Leesburg a safe and crime-free community!

            The Leesburg Crime Line, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is comprised of Leesburg citizens and business owners. The Crime Line was created in 1997 to establish an anonymous telephone tip line and reward system aimed specifically at providing a method to solve criminal cases in the Town of Leesburg. This citizen-business partnership works to make the Town of Leesburg a safe and crime-free community by providing a secure and anonymous means through which valuable information will reach the Leesburg Police Department that might not otherwise be provided. The Crime Line, Inc. Group manages the costs associated with maintaining the telephone tip line and establishes the monetary amount of rewards paid. Rewards are offered for valid tips that lead to solving crimes, locating wanted persons, recovering stolen property, etc. It is another successful part of Leesburg’s community policing philosophy and spirit!

            The Leesburg Crime Line, Inc. needs your help now! Crime Line is in need of citizen and business volunteers to lend time to sit on the board in order to carry out the business of this highly successful, nonprofit community organization. In addition, the Crime Line needs donations. Because this is a strictly volunteer, nonprofit organization, it only exists with community help and support. If you can help and you want to make a difference in the Town of Leesburg, then the Crime Line welcomes you on board. If you cannot spare the time but wish to make a donation, that is great too!

            In year 2002, two-thirds of the tips received netted positive results in furthering criminal investigations to successful outcomes. Without community support and the Crime Line, these cases may have remained unsolved. Your help is necessary to make a continuing impact on a safer Leesburg. Your are asked to get involved!

            To find out how you can make a difference and be a part of the Leesburg Crime Line, Inc., please contact board members Brian Ours at 703-777-3444, Billy Lickey at 703-777-5727, Sandy Kane at 703-443-2189, or Rachel Pollock at 703-777-4877. Send your emails to leecrimeline@cs.com. If you are interested in helping make business decisions for Crime Line or giving a donation to its fund, Crime Line wants you on board! Help keep Leesburg safe. Call Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS! Cash for crime tips.....no need to identify yourself!

 

Boy Scout Mulch Sales

 

Boy Scout Troop 1168 Mulch Sales
Mulch Type: Bagged Shredded Hardwood
Delivery Date: TBD (March 2004)
Quantity: 10 Bag Minimum Order (Free Delivery)
Price: $4 per bag


If you're interested please contact us via email at bsatroop1168@yahoo.com with your name and phone number and we'll have a member of our troop contact you.  Thank you for your support.

 

BABYSITTERS AND COMMUNITY HELPERS

 

 

 

 

 

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