Lansdowne on the Potomac

FEATURED ARTICLES 17 Nature’s Miracles 24 A Real Estate Win In 2010 32 Three New FUN Restaurants Open Close To Lansdowne 38 Simple Ideas To Set Yourself Apart

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Spring 2010

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Board of Directors Contact: [email protected]

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EDITORIAL POLICY The Lansdowne on the Potomac newsletter, the Lansdowne Connection, is a quarterly publication, which aims to print resident articles and announcements. Article topics of most interest include landscaping, home repair, interior design, child and pet information, and community issues. Residents should submit personal announcements (births, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, honors, etc.) to share with the community.

HOA INFORMATION 3 Board Report Monitor Your HOA Account On Line COMMITTEE REPORTS 4 Activities 5 International Day 6 Communications 7 Covenants 8 Facilities & Grounds 10 Safety & Security Traffic Safety and Speed 11 Survey Awards Contract 12 Personal Training 14 Technology Use Your Bandwidth: Watch Your Favorite TV Programs Online 15 6th Annual Lansdowne Turkey Bowl

28 Bringing a Children’s Science Center to Northern Virginia 30 The Ultimate Seafood Market 32 Three New FUN Restaurants Open Close to Lansdowne 33 Gout De Paris - A Taste of France in Ashburn 34 Organizing the Garage 35 Backyard Birding 36 Local Happenings 38 Simple Ideas to Set Yourself Apart 39 Did You Know? 40 Winterfest Montage 41 Relay for Life 42 Some Helpful Household Tips 43 Lansdowne Real Estate Sales November 09 - January 10 44 Ashburn Fire & Rescue 45 Letterboxing in Lansdowne 46 Loudoun County Public Schools Calendar and Announcements Central Loudoun Youth Football League 48 SLES Monthly Food Drive

Publication of articles is subject to space availability; submission does not guarantee publication. Non-resident articles will be considered and accepted based on space availability and topic.

16 FEATURED ARTICLES 16 Tooth Trauma 17 Nature’s Miracles 18 Chandeliers, The Crowning Jewel In Your Home Tame Your Decorating Dilemmas 49 RESIDENT INFORMATION Seminar 49 New Resident Information 20 Fact or Fiction? The Skinny on Health and Fitness Fables 49 Community Services 22 Raising Resilient Children One Day 50 Community Contacts At A Time Taking A Walk With Our Dogs 23 Word Play Through The Neighborhood 24 A Real Estate Win in 2010

Resident articles and announcements are due approximately six weeks before delivery of the newsletter, and should be sent to [email protected]. Other items, (e.g. questions) especially those requiring rapid response, should go to the Lansdowne website, www.lans downehoa.com. Past newsletters are available on the Lansdowne website.

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Please submit articles in a Word document, without information that is advertising in nature. The name, contact information, and occupation of the article author will appear with the submission. Articles should be approximately 350 words in length, and contain appropriate material geared to all residents. Articles submitted must be approved by the HOA staff, and may be edited for length and/or content. The HOA staff may decline publication of any article that is not appropriate, or does not serve the general interest of the community.

Potomac Club General Manager

Bill Boos [email protected] 571-333-1212 ext: 12

Site Staff Assistant Manager

Tara Flores [email protected] 571-333-1212 ext: 11

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Activities & Events Director

Nanci Patrick [email protected] 571-333-1212 ext: 15

HOA Information

Board Report By: John Whitbeck

John Whitbeck President

Janine Leete Vice President

Hani Elnaggar Secretary

Larry Miller Treasurer

John Caron Director

It is once again an honor to be serving as the President of the Lansdowne on the Potomac Board of Directors. I would like to take this opportunity to give you a sense of the state of our community with this report as well as a series of communications you will receive over the next few months. The clear message I heard speaking with residents during the election is that communication can always be improved. The Board is going to improve communication with the community by providing residents with a series of reports as to many of the issues raised during the recent election. You can expect commentary on important issues such as the Openband Contract, improvement of common areas and Lansdowne's finances. I sincerely hope these communications will not only give you all a sense that we are doing our best to get you as much information as possible, but will also address any questions you have about the issues raised during the election. The state of our community is very good. We have five Board members who are committed to working together to make Lansdowne better. Each of the Board members may disagree from time to time; however, we all respect each others' opinions and will work together even when we vote differently on particular actions. I am very excited to be working with these exceptional people and I hope you will take the time to get to know all of our Board members. I would particularly like to welcome Larry Miller, our newest Board member. Larry has worked tirelessly for the community as a volunteer for the last few years, and we welcome his enthusiasm and ideas to the Board. The financial state of our community is also very good. The 2009 financials will be audited by the association accounting firm and those documents will be posted on the website when complete. The 2010 budget is complete and we are happy to say that there was no increase in the general assessment required. Collection of unpaid assessments and management of delinquencies remains a challenge, but we are in much better shape than many other associations in this difficult economy, and we are making a very solid effort at paying down the loan for the indoor pool with a large contribution towards the loan balance this year. We are also seeing activity by our Board in issues that affect our community. The Board continues to follow the school boundary proposals, publicizes all available

information and strives to gauge the residents' opinions and preferences. Our Board Secretary, Hani Elnaggar is also leading a very important working panel to review and influence the NCC Development project. This panel is comprised of both Board members and members of the community and will go a long way towards making sure we have a strong voice in whatever development occurs on the NCC site. Our management company continues to serve our community in an efficient and cost effective manner. Some recent staffing changes include the promotion of Tara Flores to Assistant Manager and the addition of Nanci Patrick, who will have responsibility for all communication, activities, events and club management. Derek Wakefield, who served as Facilities and Grounds Manager has moved on and we wish him well. You will also see many changes to the way the Board conducts its business in the coming year. Board meetings will be monthly and will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at approximately 9:00 – 9:30 p.m. The Board will also hold work sessions in addition to its monthly meetings to hold discussions and deal with issues left over from the meetings. These will be conducted on an as-needed basis. We will also be holding quarterly town hall meetings. These meetings will be an opportunity for all residents to speak on any issues they wish to address. The first quarterly town hall meeting was held on January 27, 2010. Other changes include the adoption of a Board Conduct Policy, expanding the role of officer positions on the Board and having Board members appointed as liaisons to each of the committees. Finally, in addition to requests for more frequent and detailed communications from the Board, the recent Board election revealed many misconceptions and misunderstandings among the residents, particularly with respect to the Board's decision making process. We hope that the changes outlined above will enable residents to feel more involved and more informed. Thank you for again giving me the opportunity to serve the community as the Board President, and I look forward to working with each of you to improve our community.

John

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Committee Reports Activities Paola Fisher - Chair Happy New Year to all our families in Lansdowne! The start of this year brought about several changes to our Activities Committee. At our first meeting, we officially welcomed our new Chairman, Paola Fisher, and expressed our thanks to our outgoing Chairman, Jocelyn Lasher, for all her time and hard work. The committee wishes Jocelyn the very best with her new endeavors, and we look forward to planning the upcoming activities for our Community with Paola. Paola has been a member of the Activities Committee for six years and brings with her the experience of having volunteered on a number of events over the years. At the same time, we also want to welcome Nanci Patrick, CMC's new Activities and Events Director.

SURVEY The Activities Committee survey was sent out in response to feedback we received from the Community about seeking your ideas for the kinds of activities you would like for us to sponsor. We want to thank those of you who took the time to fill out the survey and provide us with your feedback and comments. While the responses by no means reflect a majority in our Lansdowne Community (out of 2155 homes in Lansdowne, 190 residents responded), the committee will carefully review your comments as we finalize our events for 2010. We did receive some very specific feedback from some respondents; while others did not provide us with suggestions for the types of activities that would fit the kinds of activities they are looking for.

2010 ACTIVITY COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS Chairman

Paola Fisher

Co-Chair

Susan Postle

Secretary

Cindy Harper

Connection Coordinator

Janet McCormick

Other Members:

Myra Goldberg

In working to finalize our 2010 events, we want to share the following with you: ? The Activities Committee will be operating under a reduced budget this year and with a smaller group of volunteers.

Virgil Dicenzo Activities & Events Director

? Yes, “volunteers.” Members meet once a month and then we juggle our schedules with the many additional hours we spend working on the events we sponsor for our diverse Community.

Nanci Patrick

Committee members and officers look forward to providing our Community with a broad spectrum of events in 2010.

? According to the survey results, Oktoberfest came in second place under the largest Attended (2009, Previous Years, and Plan to Attend events) and Family Favorite columns (Summer Concerts/Movies came in first). Another worthy note; our committee lead for Oktoberfest came in under proposed budget for two years in a row. With that savings, the committee was able to put money upfront for this year's Winterfest event and, last year, to install the permanent fencing around the concert area.

RECAP OF EVENTS Before we move forward with some of the proposed events for 2010, we thought it appropriate to give you some final notes for 2009. For members of our Community who attended Activity Committee events last year, we want to thank you for contributions to: ? Loudoun Interfaith Organization - Charity for all events. Your role in providing 15 cases of “canned food” by bringing canned goods to each event made a difference for needy families in our area.

Rather than fill this page with numbers, we thought we would provide you with the order of Family Favorites. They are: Summer Concerts, Oktoberfest, Turkey Trot, Winterfest, Halloween Parade, Breakfast with Bunny and Neighborhood Mixers (these were tied in ranking), Dog Bone Hunt and Photos with Santa (these were tied in ranking).

Birthday Blessings, Inc. - Charity for the Oktoberfest ? event. Your participation in donating approximately $600 in toys to Birthday Blessings, Inc., provided gifts for children who would otherwise not have had a gift.

The bottom line for any event, Activities Committee sponsors and with the neighborhoods help - is to provide a venue to bring our Community together. With so many people, a wide range of ages, different stages of life, different likes/dislikes, it's a challenge to find events that will extend across our unique situations. Our hope is that you will continue to give us feedback, volunteer whatever time and talents you have, and make this a “Model Active” Community. If you have ideas of your own or others that you learn about from people in other communities, please share your ideas with us. Take an active approach and volunteer to help.

Lansdowne Safety Center (Ashburn Volunteer Fire/ Rescue Department) - Charity for Turkey Trot. Your participation in the Turkey Trot event allowed our Activities Committee to donate $10,000 to the volunteer organization that mans the new fire/rescue facility that serves our Community during the evening hours. ?

What a great way for Lansdowne Community to help our bigger community of organizations!

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Committee Reports UPCOMING EVENTS* First Two Quarters 2010 March 11 Neighborhood Mixer March 27 Egg Roll April 24 Earth Day/Dog Bone Event May 1 Spring Yard Sale May 30 The Electric Company, Summer Concert Series June 5 International Day June 12 The Oz Revue, Summer Concert Series June 25 Gonzo’s Nose, Summer Concert Series Look for the summer events to include our summer concert series, outdoor movies on the green, and a brand new event - International Day.

Watch for email blasts, announcements, and future connection articles for event announcements. The committee continues to look for changes/ adjustment for other events so please watch for email blasts and future articles for dates and changes.

REMINDER Please remember to bring a non-perishable food donation to each event. The Activities Committee will collect these donations and give them to the Loudoun Interfaith Organization on behalf of the Lansdowne Community. We are always looking for volunteers for our events. Feel free to call Nanci Patrick at 571-333-1212 ext. 15 or email: npatrick @lansdownehoa.com if you would like to volunteer for any of the events/activities throughout the year. We greatly appreciate your help.

International Day - June 5, 2010

International Day

The Activities Committee is planning an International Day on June 5th, featuring culturally diverse performances, local restaurant booths and craft vendors. If you are interested in participating please contact Nanci Patrick via email at [email protected]. Please watch for more information coming soon as we finalize details. We hope to see you at this fun event!!

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Committee Reports Communications The Communications Committee is in the process of updating the Lansdowne HOA web site. Within the next few months, the look will be changed to a more user-friendly vertical menu, and we will be eliminating the repetitive “drillingdown” method of finding information. We are hoping the new layout will make it easier for residents to locate necessary information without having to search throughout the site. Also, the committee recently introduced a supplement to the quarterly newsletter, the “Lansdowne Update”. The Update is meant to be a quick, informal burst of information for residents, covering topics such as Board of Directors and committee meeting schedules, special events and meetings, crime reports, etc., without having to wait for the quarterly newsletter. It is delivered in a blast e-mail to all residents who have an e-mail address on file with

Dave Nemetz - Chair the HOA, our goal is to provide 2-3 issues per month, as information warrants. If you do not receive blast e-mails from the HOA and would like to begin doing so, please check www.landsownehoa.com for instructions on how to sign up. As always, the Communications Committee is in search of volunteers. If you have an interest in helping, either contact the HOA staff to express your interest, or better yet, attend a monthly committee meeting and see what the Communications Committee is all about. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the Potomac Club Conference Room.

The next deadline for The Connection is April 20, 2010

Committee Members ACTIVITIES Paola Fisher - Chair Virgil DiCenzo Myra Goldberg Cindy Harper Janet McCormick Susan Postle

COMMUNICATIONS Dave Nemetz - Chair Malgorzata Dudley Sri Maddaluri Reina Weiner

COVENANTS Ellen Shea - Chair Jeff Chapman David Harbour

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS Peter Phaneuf - Chair Katie Rohde Alan Smart Karen Sullivan

FINANCE Larry Miller - Chair Gordon Caylor Kevin Gates Anne Qu Peter Tony

The Lansdowne Board of Directors has appointed residents to fill positions on Association Committees. The committees continue to work on issues that affect the entire community. Committee meetings are open to all residents and each committee encourages input. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the appropriate committee via www.lansdownehoa.com.

SAFETY & SECURITY Gabriel Vargas – Chair EJ Todd – Co-Chair Rochelle Schneider Secretary Patti Habiby Richard Jackson Matt Lott Jeff Marco Nancy Todd

TECHNOLOGY Brent Trimmer - Chair John Footen Jon Forcade Dennis McCormick Erik Moon John Starke

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Lansdowne on the Potomac and Earth Day Team Together! Earth Day is approaching and the Lansdowne Green Committee has some great events planned for the clean-up, education and beautification of our great community…but we need your help!

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Green Seminar - April 22 – 7 pm

New Electronic Recycling – Bring all of your electronics to be recycled (cell phones, vcr's, stereos, tape decks, printers, TV's and computer monitors) There will be small fee for all TV's and computer monitors, everything else is free.

Thursday evening at the Potomac Club, we will have a “Going Green” seminar with experts that will teach you how to make your home more energy efficient, safer and even save you money. th

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Saturday morning will be the day we clean up Lansdowne! We will be selecting common areas in the five different sections of Lansdowne and taking out the TRASH. We need every volunteer possible. Everyone is invited…Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, parents, students…. you get the picture!

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Committee Reports Facilities & Grounds During the fourth quarter of 2009 the Facilities & Grounds Committee made recommendations or informed the HOA Board of Directors about the status of the new community signs, completed upgrades to the Potomac Club and Highland Park playgrounds, completed turf improvements to areas of West Goose Creek, River Oaks, and Highlands Park, and started working on neighborhood trail improvements. The Committee also formed a subcommittee in the West Goose Creek area in order to work on improving the tot lot in that part of the neighborhood. The F&G Committee also hired an energy company to perform an audit of the Potomac Club. The FGC received a response and comments from the county on our proposed modifications to the neighborhood signs. There are more revisions needed so a meeting is scheduled with the county. The F&G Committee estimates that each sign would cost approximately $27,000. The committee is waiting on a review by the county of a sketch of the proposed sign before issuing an RFP for final designs and quotes. Currently there are no funds available for this project in 2010.

Peter Phaneuf - Chair The F&G Committee hired a consulting company to help plan the installation of new trails around Lansdowne. At the December meeting, it was reported that the existing plans are still approved and active and that the county is not going to require bonding. F&G is in the process of working with the conservancy to see whether they will be responsible for repair and replacement in order to plan for future costs. Currently the budget allows for two sections to be built the east side of Upper Belmont from Riverside Parkway to Riverpoint Drive and South side of Riverside Parkway from Coton Manor to Belmont Ridge. The F&G Committee hired an energy company to perform an energy audit of the Potomac Club. The audit was completed in December. The results were discussed at the January F&G Meeting. The committee will report their findings and make recommendations to the BOD. (Continued)

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Committee Reports Facilities & Grounds cont. The F&G Committee is also looking to improve the tot lot in West Goose Creek and has consulted the county to see what modifications are allowed. The county is looking into whether we can expand the existing tot lot, or install new equipment and remove the old. A sub committee was formed consisting of members of the West Goose Creek Community and will report to the full committee on the best use of an empty lot on Rocky Creek Drive and the best possible solution for the existing tot lot. A pool cover was ordered, delivered, and installed for the Potomac Club outdoor pool. This will greatly reduce the dirt that enters the pool in the off season as well as serve as an important safety feature. Members of the F&G Committee, in conjunction with HLS, identified several areas of common land that require enhancements and improvements, including the need for large rock removal. Three areas were selected (Chartier near the entrance of Highland Park, Parker Ridge in West Goose Creek and the land surrounding the tennis courts) for work last fall at a cost of $25,000. This project was completed and the effects have already been noticed! A ping pong table was purchased for the Potomac Club for the enjoyment of all. Please see the front desk to check out paddles and balls. Homeowners were present at the November meeting to request funding for additional landscaping around Pond D. Pond D is located off Riverpoint Drive (in River Oaks) and is behind or around the

attending homeowners' households. A subcommittee was formed and will make recommendations to the F&G Committee. There are numerous capital improvement projects that the F&G Committee would like to see initiated and has requested that the Board consider funding some or all of these projects. Please note that the list below includes projects that would require several years to fund and complete: ? Fitness improvements ? Green committee improvements from the energy audit ? Highland Park upgrades ? Funding for approved Trails along Belmont Ridge and Riverside Parkway ? A new concession stand at the Potomac Club Pool ? Asphalt curb at the Waterfall to prevent water run off The FGC, which is made up solely of Lansdowne homeowners, is seeking volunteers to participate in committee activities. To apply for membership, interested homeowners should submit a written request for appointment with a short description of interest including qualifications and attributes that could benefit the committee. This written request should be sent to peterp@smartneighbor hood.net.

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Committee Reports Committee Reports Safety & Security

Traffic Safety and Speed…. Over the last several months the HOA and our Safety & Security Committee have received several urgent complaints, requests and concerns related to a persistent and dangerous speeding problem throughout our community. The Safety and Security Committee, along with the help of the Facilities and Grounds Committee, HOA management, and our Board, in an attempt to address this problem head on, went as far as to allocate several thousands of dollars to purchase our own Mobile Radar Sign in order to monitor neighborhood traffic and make drivers more aware of their actual speed. In addition to the Mobile Radar Sign, our committee investigated and invited a vendor to give us an estimate as to what it would cost to lay down speed bumps along problem related neighborhoods. In the end, after several meetings we came to learn that a significant percentage of our streets are VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) owned roads and are subject to VDOT rules and regulations. This being said, we quickly came to the conclusion that purchasing our own Mobile Radar Sign was not going to be feasible. Under VDOT and other state laws and Federal FAA regulations, we came to learn that the private ownership and operation of any radar equipment on VDOT roads is simply not allowed. We also came to learn that laying down speed bumps on VDOT operated roads was also not a clear-cut option. In short, the community needed to undertake a study to address this specific issue(s) which soon came under county budget restraints.

Gabriel Vargas - Co-Chair

and pay closer attention to the simplest driving laws. Three, as a community we need to be proactive and make the call(s) to the Loudoun Sheriff's Office or go online and report these problems. The safety and well-being of our children and community members should be our first priority. As a committee we will take a more aggressive stance in addressing this problem in the months to come. We will start by developing, implementing, and executing an educational campaign for our community, targeting this problem, which we will disseminate, through the quarterly newsletter, our Lansdowne portal and e-mail blasts. We will address this problem not only within our own Safety & Security Committee, but with our community Board and HOA Management. We will make an aggressive attempt to invite Loudoun County Sheriff's Department to address our concerns in an Answer & Question forum. If there are any suggestions, ideas or solutions, we would gladly welcome your input. Our committee meets monthly, on the second Monday of every month at 6:45 PM in the Potomac Club. I encourage you to get involved and help make a difference!

Unfortunately, there is no immediate or easy solution to the speeding problem we have in our community. After several meetings with our Loudoun Sheriff's representative we were informed that the fastest and most effective way to address this problem was to simply call the Sheriff's Department and lodge a complaint when we encounter any “speeders”. Our Loudoun Sheriff's representative informed us that Loudoun County Traffic Division takes these types of calls very seriously and will send a Sheriff to start monitoring problem-related neighborhoods. If there are clear-cut speeding problems, the Sheriff's department will initiate several protocols which in the end may lead to more signs and more of a sheriff's presence. In short, the emphasis is for our community members to pick up the phone and lodge a complaint. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Department has an online link which you can navigate to and make your complaint(s) known.  http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1456  Loudoun County's Sherriff's Department (703) 771-5725

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Safety and Security Survey Awards Contract By: EJ Todd, Co-Chair Safety & Security Committee Your Safety and Security Committee determined that to adequately address the Safety and Security issues of our community will require the expertise of a professional safety and security consulting firm. The committee contacted several firms for proposals to provide a Lighting, Safety and Security Survey to address immediate and long term community requirements. The goal of the assessment is to assist the community in maintaining a warm and welcoming environment for residents, guests and personnel, while at the same time minimizing or decreasing the likelihood of assaults, vandalism or crime. Additionally, the assessment will further assist the Security Committee in effectively addressing security and safety needs in the future.

and all other areas to reduce access to unsupervised locations within the community. Standing Stone Inc. will provide as a deliverable an assessment report which will include commentary, evaluation, and specific recommendations for each of the areas described in the Scope of Work. The report will also consider that each area of the community is unique in setting and location. Thus, different recommendations will be generated for each area.

Based on our review of the proposals received, we have awarded a Contract to Standing Stone Consulting Inc. (target date to begin survey: Spring, 2010). Standing Stone Consulting began in 1995 as a management consulting company, but in 1999 Standing Stone gathered a concerned group of security, Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED), and emergency response experts and began offering their expertise to clients. These consultants have years of real world, firsthand experience. Together they have worked on thousands of safety, security, and emergency response applications.

SCOPE OF WORK ? In cooperation with the concerned members of the Security Committee and interested members of the community at large, the contractor will offer a plan for the improved safety and security of the neighborhood, as well as a plan for moving forward with security improvement as the needs arise. ? The contractor will use the internationally accepted security planning process of Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED) coupled with their own Response Enhanced Design (RED) process. Response Enhanced Design was developed to specifically aid response to an incident and to ensure that security features compliment those of emergency response rather than compete with them. ?

The contractor's assessment for the community will include a thorough physical survey of the neighborhood using both basic and advanced (or second generation) CPTED principles. Because each area of the community is unique in character, the contractor will consider this factor and provide an assessment for each area that includes an evaluation of the following factors: Natural Surveillance – The contractor will evaluate placement of physical features that maximize visibility. This could be achieved by examining the physical structure of the community and its surroundings, including shrubbery, lighting, structural placement, fencing, and other types of physical features. Access Management - The evaluation will include the use of signs, well-marked areas, and landscaping to guide people and direct the flow of people and consider restrictions of access to various areas using real or symbolic barriers. In Addition CPTED will examine the landscaping

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Come join us for an important series of Neighborhood Watch workshops focusing on you and your family’s personal safety. No individual, home or community is immune from the possibility of being a victim of crime. Being informed in ways to avoid situations that invite crime is a starting point to protecting you and your family. A representative from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit provides FREE seminars intended to equip the residents of our community with the knowledge to take crime prevention measures.

· To report suspicious activity, call the Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Phone: 703-777-1021 · Neighborhood watch contact at Sherriff’s Office: Deputy Specialist James Spurlock Phone: 703-771-5749 Email: [email protected]. · Register to receive Loudoun Alerts for latest Loudoun news @ www.loudoun.gov · Access the Sheriff’s Neighborhood Watch Newsletter: @ http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=2392

How much more convenient can it be? The Neighborhood Watch seminars are held at our Potomac Club, they are only 1 hour and childcare is provided for our parents who attend.. A schedule of the 2010 seminars is listed below. If you have any suggestions for additional topics you would like to have presented or if you have any other suggestions, please feel free to contact the Safety & Security Committee through the HOA website (www.lansdownehoa.com).

INTERNET SAFETY Wednesday, April 21ST @ 7:00pm

BURGLARY PREVENTION th Wednesday, March 10 @ 7:00pm This seminar is intended to help citizens reduce the chances of becoming the victim of a burglary. The class focuses on such topics as lighting, choosing the best locks, alarm systems, burglar behavior, information/intelligence gathering, psychology of burglars, trends in burglary, and other topics related to burglary prevention.

This seminar is designed to increase parent’s awareness of the ever increasing hazards that their children may be exposed to via the internet. The class covers such topics as, online predators, sex on the internet, sexting, general online and cell phone internet use, along with other relevant topics. The class is for adults only and children will not be allowed in the classroom during the presentation due to explicit content.

VACATION SAFETY th Saturday, June 12 @ 4:00pm

PERSONAL SAFETY FOR WOMEN nd Saturday, May 22 @ 10:00am This session is an information based class to help women better understand and prevent attacks from perpetrators. Topics that will be covered in this class will include risk behaviors, safety preplanning, traditional weapons and non-traditional weapons, identifying threats, fight or flee psychology. THIS CLASS IS NOT A HANDSON CLASS. It is offered for information purposes and is a great precursor for the “hands on” Women’s Safety class offered by the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office in the Summer and Fall.

This seminar is intended to help citizens plan safe vacations for themselves and their family. The class focuses on such topics as destination choices, choosing accommodations, personal safety in unfamiliar areas, information gathering, and other topics related to safety while on vacation. All seminars are approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours and will be held in the Ballroom at the Potomac Club.

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Use Your Bandwidth: Watch Your Favorite TV Programs Online

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By: Erik Moon Today, your television viewing options are practically unlimited. Since the 1998 launch of the TiVo Digital Video Recorder (DVR), people have been able to watch all their favorite TV programs on their own schedule. Prime-time could be experienced at any time, without having to worry about un-set blinking VCR timers and tapes that would run out of space. Well, a decade later, even the DVR might be showing its age.

improvement tip, there's a good chance you find something to your liking. Most of the services mentioned above are available from Windows and Mac computers and can be watched on-screen. What many people don't realize is that these services can now be watched on your normal TV set. For instance, owners of Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii game machines can now watch Netflix streaming movies directly from those consoles. Some newer high-end Blu-ray players have this streaming capability built-in. Many "Connected TVs" are now being sold that have built-in streaming capabilities to watch Hulu content -- so, if you have one of these TVs or consoles, make sure you connect them to one of your smart-home network jacks to give them the internet connection they need to take advantage of these services.

What you might not know -- or you might already be enjoying this today -- is that many TV studios have made entire collections of TV programs available online. Because of the widespread availability of high-speed internet, and our particularly high-speed internet available in Lansdowne, TV content can be enjoyed on your computer or on your TV at the click of a mouse. These new Video On Demand services bring together the convenience of DVRs and the immediate access of the Internet. Free websites like Hulu (www.hulu.com), CBS-owned TV.com (www.tv.com), Sling (www.sling.com) and Joost (www.joost.com) are supported by advertising and have full episodes of some of your favorite shows available online. These internet TV sites even make entire collections of non-syndicated programs available for viewing. The programs have current commercials inserted in them so you can watch for free.

If you are in the market for a new TV (or HDTV) and want these kinds of capabilities, be sure to look for the Netflix, Hulu or Yahoo! Connected TV logos on the box. These new TV sets will connect directly to your internet connection. If you purchase a TV or console that uses a wireless connection to access the internet, be sure to upgrade your wireless access point and the Ethernet hub in your smart-home panel. Many people who purchased homes in Lansdowne received 10-Mbps hubs to connect to the Internet -these new streaming services will work much better if you have a newer 100-Mbps (or even faster 1-Gbps) switch in your panel. Wireless connections using the latest 802.11n (instead of 802.11b or g) access points will see similar improvements and much more reliable connections.

There are also paid internet TV and movie rental services like Apple's AppleTV that uses iTunes for purchasing TV programs (most shows are between $.99 - $1.99 and movies can be watched for $1.99 to $3.99). AmazonVideo (www.amazonvideo.com) offers a similar paid service. The paid services have the advantage of higher quality (in some cases near-HD) programming and no commercial interruptions.

If you live in Lansdowne, you have a great high-speed internet connection -- take full advantage of it and find an old favorite or maybe try something new!

In addition to mailing traditional DVDs and Blu-ray discs to your home, both Netflix and Blockbuster Video now also offer online paid movie rental services. A portion of their movie libraries are available to "Watch Instantly" on your computer. If you have a rental account, just click on their Watch Instantly links to select a movie to watch. These internet on-demand services are free to traditional disc rental customers. If you're not currently a subscriber, both sites have 30-day free trial memberships -- so start watching! If you are into finding short clips that are mostly created by amateurs, YouTube is an ad-supported website with both commercial and amateur content. Most of the content on YouTube is in the form of 15 second to a few minute long clips, but there are entire episodes and documentaries available as well. If you're looking for a new hobby, need a quick humor fix or a home

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Committee Reports

6th Annual Lansdowne Turkey Bowl

Congratulations to the 2009 Lansdowne 6th Annual Turkey Bowl Winning Kids Team, led by Steve Salva. The Event took place at Belmont Ridge Middle School on Thanksgiving Day

Matt Gilson, Jack Speroni, Cam Florence & Matthew McClure (pictured left to right)

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Tooth Trauma Running around on the soccer field is a great way for kids to get the exercise they need while having fun with friends and learning about being on a team, but getting a tooth knocked out can end the fun pretty quickly. Getting hit in the face or falling and hitting something are two of the most common ways to get a dental injury when playing sports. Thousands of kids have traumatic dental injuries every year, ranging from a small chipped tooth to an accident that knocks out a tooth completely. Chipped teeth are the most common mouth injury, but most chipped teeth can be easily fixed by a dentist by either smoothing the area off, or adding tooth colored bonding material to the area Accidentally biting or cutting your lip, cheek, or tongue is another common occurrence and in most cases it can cause a great deal of discomfort but no lasting damage. If it's a more serious laceration, you may need to visit the emergency room to get stitches. Wash the area with warm salt water and then apply pressure with a cold compress to try to stop the bleeding. If bleeding is severe or doesn't stop, go to the emergency room of your local hospital. A more serious injury is a knocked-out tooth (avulsion). This injury is considered a dental emergency because your chances for reimplanting the tooth depend on how quickly you get dental treatment. See a dentist within 30 minutes of the accident -- you're more likely to save the tooth. If your child's tooth is knocked out, pick it up by the crown (the chewing surface of the tooth), do not touch the root. If it is covered in dirt you may gently rinse it with water, but do not scrub it, touch the root or wrap it in a paper towel or tissue. If possible, gently replace the tooth in the socket and hold it gently with your finger on

the way to the dentist. If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, it should be kept moist. The best solution to put it in is a product called Save-a-Tooth, which can be ordered online www.save-atooth.com/index.html. A kit for one tooth costs $15 and it makes sense to have one around the house. The solution in the kit is designed to keep the tooth healthy and can improve the chances that it will be successfully re-implanted. If it is not available, use milk or place the tooth in your mouth next to your cheek. The most important thing is to get to a dentist as soon as you can, within 30 minutes if possible. There is an easy and cheap way to avoid a traumatic dental injury: Wear a mouth guard during sports. Sports such as soccer and basketball are some of the more common sports that we see dental injuries; kids don't usually wear a mouth guard when playing them, but there is a lot of contact that happens. Mouth guards can be purchased from a sporting goods store, or your dentist can provide a better-fitting custom mouth guard that may be less bulky and more comfortable. People who have braces should be even more diligent about wearing a mouth guard. Getting hit in the mouth when you have braces can cause quite a bit of damage to your cheeks and lips. Have fun out on the field, but take the proper precautions!

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By: Russell Mullen, DDS, MS, Resident. Dr. Mullen is a Lansdowne resident and has an orthodontic office here in Leesburg.

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Nature’s Miracles Some children at The Boyd School including Lansdowne o n t h e Po t o m a c resident Abigail Fisher, saw one of Nature's greatest miracles right before their eyes. They raised five Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis. The children saw the caterpillars' transition as they matured, changed into chrysalides, and finally emerged as Painted Lady butterflies! The butterflies' development took three weeks and were released into the environment. According to Ms. Carol Kolojeski, “Our most amazing moments of the month came with the wonder of watching our caterpillars become the beautiful butterflies they were born to be. We watched this happening every day and the children were totally enthralled by the process. The children set them free. I have a feeling that every butterfly they see will be the ones they saw come to life in our classroom.” The Boyd School Broadlands Campus is currently enrolling for the 2010/11 school year. The Boyd School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Montessori Society. The Boyd School, established in 1994, is locally

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Chandeliers, The Crowning Jewel In Your Home By: Karen Dunlop How many of us are still living with our builder supplied generic brass chandelier in our dining rooms and foyers? As we decorate our homes, it's so easy to put those elements that we perceive as not essential low on the priority list but often times it's those very elements that can do so much in transforming a space. Chandeliers are a perfect example. The right chandelier can transform a space from boring to WOW! Chandeliers can be just as visually interesting as a piece of fine art that speaks to you or add a touch of elegance and sparkle like a precious piece of jewelry that makes you feel extra special each time you wear it. Chandeliers help set the tone and mood of the room. They can be grand and elegant or simple and understated. They complement the style of the room, mirroring the elements that help define that space. They can add an unexpected touch in a powder room or make a little girl's bedroom feel like a suite for a princess. Consider breaking away from tradition and hang two smaller pendant chandeliers above a dining table. There are so many options in styling and application today that you can really be creative and find one that reflects your taste and personality. The key in selecting the right size chandelier is to look to the size of the space it

will be in. A simple guideline to follow is to have the desired diameter of the chandelier approximately equal the width and length of the room. For example, a 15' x 15' room would need about a 30” diameter chandelier. If your ceilings are taller than average, you'll want to increase the diameter to avoid it looking too small for the space. When measuring for a dining room, table size also comes into play. As a rule of thumb, the diameter should equal half the width of the table or two feet narrower than the table length. When hanging a chandelier in your dining room, keep about 32” of space between the chandelier and the tabletop. Allow more space if you have a large centerpiece. The goal is to find a height that's comfortable for conversation yet still allows you to enjoy its decorative elements. When hanging a chandelier in a two-story space, such as a foyer, the minimum height of installation should be 7' and not hang below the second floor. As beautiful as chandeliers are, they cannot adequately light your dining room on their own. You'll want to supplement and balance the lighting levels throughout the room by adding decorative wall sconces or buffet lamps to a sideboard. A mirror strategically hung to reflect the chandelier light is very effective in subtly increasing lighting levels. Never underestimate the impact of candles, they are a great source for additional ambient light and really create an

intimate setting. Always put your chandelier on a dimmer switch so you can adjust your light levels depending upon your entertaining needs. A buffet dinner will require maximum lighting while you'll want lower light levels for that intimate dinner. As they so much in life, it's the little things that matter and when it comes to your home, a chandelier, while not so little in size, can be that little thing that really makes all the difference in a space. Karen Dunlap is owner and principal designer of KMD Interiors LLC, offering full service interior design to simplify your life. Individual needs and inspirations are the foundation for all her design work in creating comfortable, personalized spaces for her clients. Contact Karen at 571-2186531 or email at Karen@kmdinteriors. com for more information.

Tame Your Decorating Dilemmas A FREE SEMINAR SERIES AT THE POTOMAC CLUB FOR LANSDOWNE RESIDENTS AND GUESTS

Do you feel stuck in decorating your home? Is pulling together a color palette a challenge? Join us for the next quarterly decorating seminar Taming Your Outside Spaces—Decks, Patios and Porches at the

Potomac Club on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00pm From the basics of decorating to inspiring ideas, Karen Dunlap of KMD Interiors and Andrea Schwartz of Designz will share their design expertise to help make decorating your home fun again! Please RSVP to either Karen at [email protected] or Andrea at [email protected] to reserve your place.

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Fact or Fiction? Get the Skinny on Health and Fitness Fables By: Lisa Allen and Trish Drennan We're inundated with so much information, tips and advice about fitness and nutrition these days that it's tough to know what's fact and what's fiction. Should you really stop eating after 7 p.m.? Is working out longer really the best way to burn calories and/or fat? Should foods containing fat be avoided at all costs? Our trainers tell us one thing, the Internet says another, and the latest medical studies urge us to go in yet another direction. No wonder we're all left scratching our heads, wondering how to eat, how to work out and how to manage our health! Our philosophy at Motiv8Me is a lifestyle approach that doesn't include fad diets and quick fixes, so we wanted to uncover the truth about some of the more pervasive health and fitness “advice” out there: Working out in the “aerobic zone” is the key to fat burning. It turns out the longer duration, aerobic-based training (e.g. longer runs, hour-long cardio classes) may not be the holy grail of fat burning that we've all been led to believe. According to IDEA Health and Fitness Association, short-burst anaerobic training is the “new frontier” in the fitness field. “Despite the low time commitment [of high-intensity interval training], we're showing many of the benefits that people associate with traditional endurance exercise,” says Martin Gibala, chair of the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for healthy adults under age 65 now recommends vigorously intense cardio, done 20 minutes a day, 3-days a week, as well as eight to ten strengthtraining exercises twice a week, or moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week. In fact, vigorous-intensity physical activity is now recognized explicitly as an integral part of the ACSM's physical activity recommendation. In other words, the more intense the workout, the less time required to burn calories. At Motiv8Me, we've studied this new trend very closely and have designed workouts that feature short, highintensity anaerobic work using heart-rate monitors and full-body strength training. Shut the fridge after 7 p.m. It's smart to stop eating a few hours before you go to bed,

but not because what you eat is suddenly going to appear on your hips the next morning. Your body doesn't know what time it is when you eat, so it metabolizes calories eaten after 7 p.m. the same way it does the calories you eat earlier in the day. However, it can be smart to say no to munchies after 7 p.m. for two other reasons: you'll be more comfortable going to bed without digestion issues associated with snoozing on a full stomach. And, many people tend to mindlessly nosh in the evening in front of their favorite TV show or while surfing the Internet. That's a surefire way to take in more calories than you need in any given day. Lifting weights will bulk you up. So many women shy away from weight training for fear of bulking up. But here are the facts: less than 1% of women, and less than 10% of males, have the genetic predisposition to naturally develop muscle bulk from strength training, according to the American Council on Exercise. In fact, women who forgo weights out of fear of becoming overly “muscle-ey” may be at a disadvantage when it comes to their health, putting them at risk for osteoporosis later in life. Need more convincing to go pump some iron? Women tend to lose about ½ pound of muscle each year after age 30 – so by age 40 they need 250 fewer calories each day to just maintain weight, according to researchers at weight-loss site SparksPeople. Women also gain an average of 10 pounds per decade after age 40, so it's doubly important to take control of your weight now. If you're watching your calories while you strength train, any new muscles you build will help you look lean and strong, not bulky. Need even more reasons? Strength training exercises can help you preserve bone density while also improving and preserving muscle mass and balance -- and it can lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes and even help relieve arthritis symptoms. No carbs and no fat = best weight loss. Repeat after us: carbs and fats are not the enemy! Carbohydrates are an important fuel source for your body and are in fact necessary for safe, steady weight loss, according to

Oprah contributor and author Dr. Mehmet Oz. The key is to choose your carbs smartly – go for complex carbs found in fruits and vegetables and select packaged goods with five or less ingredients. Say “yes” to unprocessed whole grains (think quinoa, brown rice, Ezekiel breads) and “no” to enriched or bleached flour (bagels, white rice, baked goods). Likewise, not all fats are created equal. Dietary fat is necessary for day-today organ protection, vitamin absorption and hormone production – and it has the added benefit of making you feel satisfied and fuller longer. Again, choose your fats wisely – go for heart-healthy monounsaturated fats found in nuts, avocados, olive oils, and fish, while avoiding unhealthy trans fats and saturated fats found in many packaged goods, meats, and dairy products. A consistent exercise routine is best. Sticking with a consistent exercise schedule is indeed key to overall health and fitness but sticking with the same workout day after day, week after week and month after month is a quick way to hit a fitness plateau (not to mention a burn-out from sheer boredom). By doing the same routine every time you work out, you develop these muscles and become better at doing those particular exercises, but eventually, your muscles become accustomed to the work and will stop progressing, and calorie and fat burning will slow or be nonexistent, according to CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Exercise variety will ensure that you continue to burn calories and build muscles and cardio endurance effectively. Muscle confusion is a popular buzz word these days but don't go overboard. At Motiv8Me, we believe it's critical to strike the right balance between muscle memory and muscle confusion in order to maximize your output while keep your muscles guessing – in other words, give yourself time to benefit from your new workout before switching it up. A low calorie diet is the key to weight loss. Severely restricting calories by forgoing a meal or eating very little may seem like an easy way to slim down, but it will backfire on you, we promise. When you go several hours without food, your body panics and goes into storage mode to conserve fuel, according to Dr. Oz. That's one reason people who eat breakfast are on average (Continued)

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Featured Articles Health & Fitness Fables cont. thinner than those who skip the morning meal – breakfast eaters keep their metabolism revved up and steadily burning throughout the day. The way to lose weight and keep it off is to: 1.) Know your calorie budget, i.e. the number of calories you should eat to maintain your weight and then remove a sensible number from that (200-400); 2.) eat small, balanced meals every 3 to 4 hours to keep your metabolism humming – and avoid those hungerdriven binges that hit when we go too long between meals; 3.) eat foods that your body was built to run on – natural food sources and packaged goods with ingredients you recognize; 4.) get moving; smart nutrition paired with a consistent exercise routine is proven to be the best way to shed pounds; and 5.) Get your sleep – the highest percentage of fat busting hormones are produced while you sleep – so skip the late night shows and hit the sack! While many fitness and nutrition myths are fading fast thanks to popular shows like The Biggest Loser and reporting from experts like Dr. Mehmet Oz and CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, there are still plenty of misconceptions out there and you may be following one without knowing it. So before you employ the Internet or your friend's latest scoop, take the time to do a little research and be sure to get your information from credible sources. By: Lisa Allen and Trish Drennan, of Motiv8Me: Fitness with a Mission (www.motiv8menow.com)

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Raising Resilient Children One Day At A Time Remember when you were a student and your teacher said; “Define the word and use it in a sentence.” Well, we don't have to stand at our desks any longer and recite an appropriate sentence, but we may want to think about what resilience truly means. Briefly, it's the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, to spring back after we've been bent out of shape, so to speak. And that's what we hope to see in our children – the capacity to bend rather than break and remain in the game. The art of raising resilient children begins early in a child's life But don't worry if you haven't begun yet. Any day is a good day to start building resilience in your children. Resilience is what I like to call a building block skill. The more bricks children are able to stack on their resilience pile, the stronger their structure becomes. Psychologists often say that children become resilient when their parents allow them to figure things out by themselves and then become responsible for their actions. Fixing all our children's problems, challenges or frustrations may be helpful in the short term, but it's just that – a short term solution. Most of us parents have a far greater goal though; we hope to recognize a lifelong strength in our children – the one we call resilience. So, how do we help them become resilient? Simply by stepping back, allowing them to experience some frustration and then figure out what to do next. When we offer children time and the opportunity to think problems through and come up with a workable solution, we encourage the process along. Unfortunately, there's no other way to learn how to deal with problems than to deal with them. And as all adults know, self-taught lessons are the ones that endure. Although it's not easy, it's wise for parents to watch kids doing their “work” – thinking and acting on their own behalf. Supporting and loving them always, but not doing the “work” for them. We watched our kids when they didn't make the team, get invited to the birthday party, get chosen for the part, had an assignment they hated, failed to make the honor role or had a less than perfect school teacher to deal with, to name just a few disappointments. Our role was to listen and support. Unless the children were in an unusually difficult situation, we watched, waited and observed how our children handled it without getting involved. My neighbor was a wonderful observer. As the mother of four, her children frequently invited school-age friends to their home. She set the rules for arguments among the kids before the first angry word was uttered. In her home the mantra was; “Unless there's blood, don't call me.” That sentence still brings a smile to my face. Sounds a bit shocking initially I know, but that brief statement meant she trusted the children in her home – hers and everyone else's – to settle their own arguments and work it out. Marsha gave children time and opportunity to problem solve. Wayne Dyer, well known psychologist, author and speaker, does the same. He has said he lives the “Tao” ( Tao Te Ching by Chinese

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philosopher Lao Tzu.) At the in-ground pool at his home he was often the unofficial lifeguard, charged with watching his grandchildren and some of his friend's children as well. Within minutes of their first splash in the pool, the arguments began. “He pushed me, she splashed me, she won't let me go in first, etc., etc., etc. After each incident they ran up to him complaining of another child's supposed misdeeds expecting he would intervene and referee. He didn't. He simply said that he was living the “Tao,” which of course meant absolutely nothing to the kids intially, but later they understood. After repeated requests for him to get involved were denied, the children settled their own disagreements simply and quickly on their own. Time and the opportunity to problem solve. Now that's a great gift for 2010. Reina S. Weiner- Author/Speaker /Educator, Strong From the Start – Raising Confident and Resilient Kids, [email protected], 571-333-9139

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Word Play There are many ways to make learning fun. Words are the foundation of language, and everyone can benefit from word play. Here are some great ideas to bring new words into your home.

GREAT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN SIDEWALK CHALK With chalk in hand, head outside to the world's largest blackboard—the sidewalks, driveways and playgrounds near your home! Practice spelling. Play hangman. One person can draw a picture and another can spell the word. Write words in different colors and connect them as in a crossword. In one sidewalk square, write a letter and then write as many words beginning with that letter as possible. Get other family members or neighborhood children involved and expand everyone's vocabulary. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Together, read a short, age appropriate newspaper article. Make sure your child is interested in the topic. Then, let your child pretend to be a news reporter. Give your child a pretend microphone, such as a hairbrush or paper towel roll, and let them “report” the story back to you. This works wonders on verbal skills and comprehension skills. It also helps your child to think sequentially and relate information in a logical manner. Bloopers are sure to make the activity fun, but keep at it until your child is confident with the material.

person who holds the dictionary. 1. Webster finds and calls out an obscure word from the dictionary. If a player has even remotely heard of the word and gives a definition resembling the real one, a new word is chosen.

7. As the definition is read a second time, players cast votes by a show of hands for the definition that they think is the real dictionary definition. All players must vote; those players who have not yet voted when Webster reads the last definition must vote for the last definition. Webster may not go back and reread definitions out of order.

2. Provided that no one has heard of the word, Webster gives the correct pronunciation and spelling of the word Scoring: Each player who voted for the real to the players, who write it on their paper. dictionary definition gets one point. Each player whose definitions received 3. Webster then writes one of the a vote from another player gets one point. correct definitions on his or her paper. If no player voted for the real dictionary Players write a fictional but believable definition of the word on their papers definition, the person playing Webster gets and give to Webster when they are one point. finished. Players should sign their name At the end of each round, the dictionary below their definition. is passed to the person next person, who 4. Webster collects the definitions them becomes Webster. Play continues from the players, adds the real definition, until each player has had the opportunity to be Webster. The person with the most points and shuffles them. 5. He then reads the definitions wins the game. aloud to the players once, keeping the author's name anonymous. 6. Webster reads the definitions again to the players, keeping the definitions in the same order as they were read the first time.

GREAT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Photographic Memory: Pick a word of the day. Make it age appropriate, and one that will add to your child's growing vocabulary. If you need ideas, talk with your child's teacher to get suggestions for word lists. Write one word per day on an index card. At breakfast, reveal the word and look up the meaning. Write it on the back of the card, along with the pronunciation and part of speech. Use the word throughout the day. Draw a picture of it; add synonyms or antonyms; write it in a sentence. At dinner or bedtime, reveal things you've learned about the word. Challenge others to use the word. Make up “fake” definitions and try to get others at the table to guess the correct meaning. Keep all index cards together in a book. A 4” x 6” photo album works well. Review the words frequently. Fictionary: This is a great game using only three items; a dictionary, paper and pencils. Directions: Each round is led by "Webster," the

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A Real Estate Win in 2010 By Hallie Cranford, Realtor So you’ve decided that this is the year to sell your home. This can be a really emotional experience for many people because to you, it isn’t just a house, it may be where your child was born, a place where you entertained old friends, watched your children grow and made new friends. It is where you celebrated holidays with family and where you retreated to when life was overwhelming. No wonder it is an emotionally exhausting endeavor, imagining someone else, even another family, in your beloved home. This is where you have to stop and disassociate all those wonderful memories from your house. To most people looking at your home for sale, it is just a house, not a home. They may have ideas about how it could be a home, but at this point they don’t have all those wonderful memories yet. They are coming in with a critical eye to see if this is a place they could create memories in, and wondering if it is better than the other options they have seen.

CHECK YOUR CURBSIDE APPEAL Check on your landscaping, is it alive and vibrant looking? If not, invest some time and money in some annuals to brighten up the curb appeal. The lawn should be well manicured and trees looking tidy. A big potted plant really dresses up a front porch. Make sure any porch furniture is clean and well painted. Make sure your front door is nicely painted and fresh looking and that your outside siding, brick and windows, are clean and fresh. Weigh any remodeling with the return you will get. Your Realtor can help you with this. Some expenses don’t really pay off in the end, so it is best to spend your money on things that will bring the most return. These tips will help your home be appealing to any buyers and help you have a real estate win in 2010.

PACK AND DE-CLUTTER Getting your house ready to go on the market is the first major step in a Real Estate win. Pack away books, most toys and collections. They are going to have to be packed away eventually anyway, so why not go ahead and do it now, and de-clutter. Go through cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms and get rid of typically half the stuff in them. Crowded cabinets and countertops give the visual queue that there isn’t a lot of room in the house. The common rule of thumb for most of us is we can pack away half the stuff and leave the rest. So that is half your clothes, towels, spices, and everything else. There are a few exceptions to this for those who are clutter busters and don’t keep much anyway, but for the rest of us, half is a good start. The one time half is not good enough is on countertops. All bathroom and kitchen countertops should be clear of almost everything, including toasters, blenders, and most other kitchen and bathroom tools. Pack away anything that is really personal such as photos, religious relics, plaques, and taste specific décor. You want someone to walk in and envision this as their house, which is hard when you have it personalized with your own stuff, so make it easier for them by removing all personal décor.

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PAINT AND CLEAN If your paint is bold or bright, ask your realtor if you should repaint to a more neutral color. You want your home to appeal to the majority, so make it as neutral as possible. Either take the time, or be willing to pay for a housekeeping company to come in and do a deep clean. It will be worth any money that is spent to make things look clean and well taken care of. Clean all the carpets. Replace all light bulbs inside and out that are no longer working. Make sure all bedding, curtains, and tablecloths are clean and wrinkle free. Always make sure the beds are made while the house is on the market. It is hard, but well worth the effort to keep shoes in the closet, coats in the closets and all dishes in the cabinet or dishwasher.

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Bringing a Children's Science Center to Northern Virginia By Jill McNabb Almost two million people live in Northern Virginia, and yet the region hosts no children's museum or science center. In fact, across the United States, Northern Virginia is the only large metropolitan area without a museum designed for and dedicated to children. A group of concerned citizens has formed a non-profit organization dedicated to filling this gap. Our goal is to build an interactive exploration center that incorporates traditional museum exhibits with cutting edge discovery experiences. The "Children's Science Center" will have a science and technology focus and operate in harmony with the high-tech companies that populate our business community. In a partnership with our public and private school systems, the Children's Science Center will provide an informal learning environment that will promote science literacy and develop innovative leaders for the next generation, bolstering our economy and quality of life.

America Needs To Mobilize Around STEM Education With its emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), one of the Children's Science Center's primary goals is to complement the existing educational system and help meet the great challenge schools face in inspiring children in the United States to pursue STEM education. The United States leads the world in scientific and technological innovation, but the global marketplace is increasingly competitive, and our leadership is at risk. Recent studies by the Boston Consulting Group and the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation rank the United States eighth and sixth in

global innovation, respectively. In recent years, the United States has made the least progress of the countries analyzed in improving its innovative capacity and internal competitiveness. Most importantly, the gap that exists between the human capital resources in the United States and the rest of the world is closing rapidly. While United States Department of Labor workforce projections for 2014 show that 15 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations require significant science or mathematics training, America is not producing enough of the kinds of workers needed to fill these positions. At the same time, China has revamped its educational system, and recently declared that 60 percent of its GDP will be related to science and technology within the next two decades. These trends threaten America's economic competitiveness. One of the reasons for these trends is the significant decline in children's interest in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions that fuel our economy. The issue primarily is cultural -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics just aren't "cool" to today's students. The impact of this seismic attitudinal shift is shocking. In a recent international assessment of 15-year-old students, the US ranked 28th in math literacy and 24th in science literacy. The US ranks 20th among all nations in the proportion of 24year-olds who earn degrees in natural science or engineering. We must change these trends. For America to retain its competitive advantage, we need to spark our children's curiosity in math and science and make our children excited about learning the crucial skills that our economy needs. The purpose of the Children's Science Center is to achieve these goals. Children's Science Centers Play An Important Role In Science Literacy Children's science centers are uniquely positioned to help achieve these goals because they have a demonstrated ability to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics "cool" to today's students. Children's science centers offer interactive, hands-on exhibits that make these subjects fun and enable children to learn through play. These informal learning experiences supplement

formal academic programs by promoting science literacy and the development of creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that are essential educational building blocks. Children's science centers recognize the importance of engaging children in science and technology at an early age, and then maintaining that enthusiasm as they grow. For this reason, the Children's Science Center will focus on the early-learner audience (children aged 0-5) as well as elementary learners (those aged 6-12) and their families. We also will have important programs for older children, including youth docents and a teen advisory board that will engage these older children in the further pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics training.

Support Our Effort to Create A Children's Science Center We are in the planning stage of our proposed Children's Science Center. We have conducted extensive research and developed a business plan to establish the framework and vision for an important community resource. In addition, we are hosting Museum without Walls events to raise awareness and we are in the process of raising funds for the development of our exhibit plan, otherwise known as the "experience plan." We already have received significant support from the community. The Junior League of Northern Virginia, our first true partner in this effort, has pledged $250,000 to the project. Throughout the first half of 2010, the Children's Science Center is hosting a series of seven “Community Conversations” in Northern Virginia with goals to spread awareness about about the proposed Children's Science (Continued)

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facility. Join us in our quest to fill a much-needed gap in Northern Virginia – a Children's Science Center dedicated to children and centered around the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines that serve as the lifeblood of our business community. For more information, to volunteer, or to sign up for our newsletter visit, www.the childrensciencecenter.org. Look for us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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The Ultimate Seafood Market By: Maura Wells There is a lot of tradition in Bobby Moore's life. Over 70 years of it to be exact. Bobby Moore, from the Village of Pine Valley, is carrying on a tradition that his grandfather, Joe Cannon, started in the early 1900's when he began selling and delivering milk on a horse-drawn wagon in downtown DC. After a period of time, Bobby's grandfather, a true businessman at heart, opened a restaurant on B Street S.E. which he named the Congressional Restaurant. The depression hit hard and Joe began selling 50 cent homemade pies at Union Station. His delicious pies had quite a following, and he had many loyal customers. Eleanor Roosevelt was actually one of his most devoted fans. Joe Cannon finally found his niche when he opened a seafood business in 1937 at the Municipal Fish Market on Water Street, currently known as Maine Avenue. At the time he opened his seafood stall, Joe had no idea what a clam or an oyster was, he just knew that with his obsession for quality food, this was where he belonged. Joe worked many long and hard hours selling fish, often sleeping there after a busy day. He once told the Washington Post that he had sold many a pound of fish at 5 cents per pound. Bobby's dad, Robert, started up in the family business in nd the 1950's, and together they opened a 2 location in Western Market, which is now the home of the K Street corridor by the Prime Rib restaurant. When this location became prime real estate for the city, it was closed down, and Bobby's dad found the location in Georgetown that Cannon's Fish Market has called home ever since. Customers flocked to the new Georgetown location, and it is there that they began to pick up more of an elite, high-class clientele. People often waited over an hour and half to get their hands on the wonderful, fresh delicacies that were available there. Senator Edward Kennedy was a customer since “day one', and was a fan until he died. The market would deliver fresh fish and seafood to his Georgetown home on a daily basis. Every day that Senator Kennedy was in town, he would get an order from Cannon Seafood- his favorites being flounder, scallops and swordfish. The market was a draw for many celebrities and dignitaries. Katherine Graham's personal chef shopped there 3-4 times per week. Jack Kent Cooke called orders in all the time. Elizabeth Taylor and Senator Warner were frequent customers. Willard Scott is a favorite as well, and he still comes by when he is in town. Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, and others, were part of the daily mix.

shucks 2000-3000 oysters a day during the holidays. On New Years Eve, they sold over 1000 pounds of lobster to eager customers- many of whom drove hundreds of miles to get their seafood goodies from Cannon's. Other big sellers at the market are swordfish, Chilean sea bass, sushi-grade tuna, grey sole, wild salmon, jumbo lump crab meat and lobsters of all sizes. Bobby prepares crab cakes, too. He says that his jumbo lump crab cakes are the best aroundmade fresh, with only jumbo crab meat- never using backfin or fillers, Bobby does not cut corners on his crabcakes, and you can really taste the quality. Bobby says that for his Lansdowne neighbors, he will provide same day delivery on Thursday, Friday and Saturday if you call before 12 noon. For the months of March and April, all Lansdowne residents will get 15% off all orders, with free delivery on any order over $45.00. Call 202-337-8366, ask for Bobby, and see what's fresh today. Bobby will give you fantastic personal service, and you can enjoy the ultimate seafood and fish that is of the highest quality, and the freshest around. 70 years of selling great seafood in the area is truly a testament to the standards that Cannon's Seafood Market aspires to.

Joe Cannon continued working in the family business well into his 80's, and today, it is still a family run venture. Our neighbor, Bobby, has worked there since he was thirteen years old! He started out cleaning bathrooms, and then went on to start weighing and washing the fish, and stacking it in the coolers. Bobby's life was spent in the market, and he did not often get a chance to do the things that boys his age got to do. He always had to work- even on the weekends. Six days a week, and long hours were the norm. It was also very hard, physical work. Bobby's dad retired in 2007, and Bobby took over as owner at that time. He remodeled the store and put in new cases. He employs two people, and they have been there for a total of 27 years. Cannon's is famous for their cooked shrimp. Hand-peeled and deveined, and cooked in- house, the domestic shrimp is fresh and delicious. Bobby says that you can tell the difference from his shrimp and the shrimp from other retailers- it is firmer, sweeter and not mushy. Oysters are a big draw, too. Cannon's routinely

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Three New FUN Restaurants Open Close to Lansdowne Recently a number of casual dining restaurants, with a sports bar theme, have emerged in our area. All have their own unique style and personality but were certainly designed for friends and family to meet, eat, watch some sporting events and share a drink together in a fun and lively atmosphere. These three “new” local establishments are Main Street Wings, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, and Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar.

Main Street Wings - located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center at Ashbrook Commons Plaza, Ashburn - is one of two family owned restaurants located in Loudoun County. They like to define themselves as a “Classic American Grill” with a comfortable and relaxed dining atmosphere offering quality service and freshly prepared food. They offer a diverse menu of items utilizing a number of family recipes not found elsewhere - such as the “Strombizza” which is a creation where the classic stromboli meets the pizza pie. They also offer the traditional bone-in and boneless Buffalo Wings with more than 20 signature sauces. But what impressed me the most and sets them apart from your average “wings” restaurant was the variety of menu items offered ranging from starters to desserts with everything in between. And there is a large bar and a number of televisions featuring a variety of sporting events. Main Street Wings has more of a family restaurant feeling than most. And an added benefit for Belmont residents is that they deliver - lunch and dinner. For more information visit www.mainstreetwings.com or call 571-2099800.

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The Greene Turtle of Leesburg is located in the Best Buy Shopping Center off Battlefield Parkway. This is a popular franchise with operations in Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC and Virginia with it’s roots starting in Ocean City, Maryland back in 1976. The first thing you will notice when you visit the restaurant is the wall to wall televisions throughout. Not only are they located everywhere you look in the bar area, but every booth has a TV as well. so there is no chance of missing that special program or sporting event. When you visit the Greene Turtle, at any moment, cheers may erupt with everyone getting involved with the current sporting event being viewed. Parents please note that there is a choice of five channels and the offer children’s programming as well. There is definitely a sports bar feeling to this establishment with ample photographs and memorabilia highlighting professional-sports personalities as well as local teams and players. The atmosphere is upbeat, fun and high energy with the wait staff and bartenders moving at breakneck speed to keep everyone happy.

This was my first time visiting a Greene Turtle and it was a very enjoyable experience, especially due to the fact that we had our own TV during the NFL playoffs. For more information visit www.thegreeneturtle.com or call 703-777-5511.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, located in the Wegman’s and Target Shopping Center in Dulles - with the “old” Wegman’s - is one of the newest to open as part of a nation wide chain. I would consider this restaurant the definition of the “Wings Style Restaurant” type of dining environment with the large open dining area with an equally large bar and lounge. There is certainly enough going on to keep one’s attention. Large screen televisions are located throughout the restaurant along with the jukebox for personalized music selections and bar trivia video games to get the whole family involved. During our visit there was certainly a diverse group of patrons on hand from families celebrating a child’s birthday to college students celebrating their recent college graduation. At lunch the dining area seemed filled with “men” in a variety of work attire from uniforms to suits.

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Organizing the Garage With Spring just around the corner, and a garage that has not been cleaned or organized in months, we thought it would be a great time to share these worthy tips. Most of this article was inspired by HGTV, a terrific cable station with all kinds of fantastic ideas for the home. The garage is usually where we store everything that doesn't have a place in our home. If your garage needs a serious overhaul consider the following. 1- If there is no place for it in your home - and that’s why it’s in the garage - do you really need it at all? Be prepared to be decisive. 2- Plan ahead so you have enough time to really dedicate to this project. Back-to-back days are recommended (like an entire weekend), so items that are being sorted don't have to sit out in piles for long. Try to plan for a good weather weekend, because you'll have to pull many items out of the shelter of the garage. If you plan ahead and leave yourself enough time, you won’t feel the pressure to just lump things together improperly. 3- Consider hiring someone to give you assistance. Hire an expert, or get a team of people to work on the project; otherwise it may turn into an overwhelming task that will be abandoned halfway through. Although friends and family may be willing to help with some bribery, be sure you have a plan to direct the process from start to finish.

each type of item to live, considering its frequency of use and the available space. For instance, recycling should live near the entrance to the home, tools should live near the workbench and so on. Consider "valuable real estate" when you are considering available space. Parking spaces and shelves at eye level or within reach are "valuable real estate." Less valuable real estate would be very high or low shelves and should be reserved for less frequently accessed items. 8- Install built-in cabinets or modular storage if needed. Now that you know what you're keeping and how much space you have, determine what containers to use. Make the most of vertical space with wall-mounted pegboards and wire grids that hold everything from sports equipment to garden tools. Take advantage of overhead space with sturdy shelves that mount to the ceiling. 9- Now put what’s left in place. Relocate items to their new homes within the garage. And once you are all finished, sit down and set up a schedule for organizing on a regular basis. Put a quarterly or biannual garage maintenance appointment on your calendar. If it doesn't make it onto your calendar, it's less likely to happen. Remember to put things away promptly after using them for everyday garage organization.

4- Categorize the items in your garage. Some typical item categories in the garage are recycling, sports and recreational equipment, camping gear, automotive, seasonal decor, garden gear and tools, seasonal clothing and footwear. Evaluate things like luggage and paint. Perhaps it’s best to store them elsewhere. It's much easier to tackle a garage after you've organized the rest of the house. The garage tends to be a dumping ground for all the "unknowns" throughout the house, so once you determine the purpose of your interior storage, many garage items can be relocated. 5- Group the garage's contents. Once you know what categories of items will live in your garage, begin grouping them into these categories in the driveway or the center of your garage. A few cardboard boxes will help you group, because everything from huge paint cans to nuts and bolts will eventually need to be contained. Be sure to label the boxes. You may want to wait to purchase containers until you have a clear view of your needs to ensure you have the correct sizes and level of sturdiness you will want. And be sure the containers are clear or you have a big marker and labels so items are easy to locate later. 6- Trash or donate items that don't fit the categories. Sometimes random parts or items are discovered in the garage and you don't know what to do with them. If you want to keep them, store them with the most similar category or in a visible place so you remember you have them. Otherwise, start your donation and trash piles now.

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Backyard Birding By Leslie Sinn reprinted with permission by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

If you would like to become involved in an activity that you can participate in at any time of year, in any location, and in all types of weather — try birding! Birding is something that people of all ages enjoy. You can go birding on your own or with family or friends. There are even organized birding clubs. All you need to get started is a pair of binoculars and a field guide to local birds. A couple of good books to start with are Peterson’s Field Guide to the Birds East of the Rockies and the Audubon Society’s Field Guide to North American Birds. These books and many other books on birds are available at the local library. You can start by putting out a feeder and trying to identify the birds that visit. In the wintertime, birds are easier to spot because of the lack of leaf cover on most of the trees and their willingness to come in close for the food available at your feeder. If you like a challenge, or would like to help in a bird research project, The American Birding Association sponsors a Young Birder Contest. For this contest, kids have to keep a field notebook in which they record their bird sightings. The contestants are judged on their entries and the amount of improvement that they show over the course of the year. You can access the ABA website at www.american birding.org. BirdSource and the Cornell Ornithology Laboratory sponsor a number of birding events including the Great Backyard Bird Count, Bird Feeder Watch, Pigeon Watch and a number of other activities throughout the year. The BirdSource website can be accessed at www.birdsource.org and the Cornell Ornithology Laboratory website can be accessed at www.birds. cornell.edu. Good luck and have fun birding!

Photo of an Eastern Bluebird, taken by Larry Meade in Ashburn

Downy Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker - If you aren’t sure about starting out on your own, you can get help from experienced birders by participating in organized bird counts. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy participates in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count—join us next year. Beginners of all ages are welcome and are paired with experienced birders. Participating in birding classes is another option. The LWC will be offering a Basic Birding class for young people in January with a follow-up Advanced Birding class in February. Please check the Young Naturalist’s Programs listing and contact information on the previous page for more information.

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Local Happenings Spring Gumbo Weekends at Breaux Breaux Vineyards - 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln Hillsboro, VA 20132 540-668-6299 Sat, Mar 6 Sun, Mar 28 - Cajun Gumbo Weekends return to Breaux Vineyards every weekend in March! Wine & Cheese Pairing Willowcroft Farm Vineyards- 38906 Mount Gilead Rd - Leesburg, VA 20175 - 703-777-8161 Sat, Mar 6. Join us for a special tasting of Willowcroft wines paired with some of our favorite cheeses. B r e a u x Vi n e y a r d s M e r l o t Ve r t i c a l Breaux Vineyards - 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln Hillsboro, VA 20132 - 540-668-6299 Sat, Mar 13 - Experience the Virginia Merlot voted "Best in Class" at the Los Angeles County Fair! Rosé Wine Tasting Willowcroft Farm Vineyards - 38906 Mount Gilead Rd - Leesburg, VA 20175 - 703-777-8161 Sat, Mar 20. Kick off the start of spring with a tasting of Rosé wines from around the world. Bluegrass Jam Heritage Farm Museum - 21668 Heritage Farm Ln - Sterling, VA 20164 - 571-258-3800 Sun, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 28. Join musicians from the region in an afternoon of music. Meet new people, improve your skills. Bunny Bonanza Heritage Farm Museum - 21668 Heritage Farm Ln - Sterling, VA 20164 - 571-258-3800 - Wed, Mar 31. Learn about responsible pet ownership from members of local animal organizations.

ASHBURN FARMERS MARKET Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. 43480 Yukon Dr - Ashburn, VA 20148 540454-8089. Hours Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Jun-Oct.

Agro-Depot Indoor Farmers Market Come see why area eco-sensitive consumers are making Agro-Depot Indoor Farmers Market their new "Green Option". Buy a bushel or a bunch of our seasonal produce and products from some of the area's top-quality providers of fresh produce, breads, artisan cheeses, meats, eggs, gluten-free goods, teas, and more. Stop by our Tea Bar and choose from 27 regional favorites or...blend one of your own! If you prefer, order all of your needs from our exclusive 10page Seasonal Produce & Products Catalog, and we will have your order ready when you arrive. Spend the afternoon enjoying a slice of nationally known Hill High pie or enjoying your purchases in our picnic and pond area. 35246 Harry Byrd Hwy Round Hill, VA 20141 - 540-338-7173. Hours Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Cascades Farmers Market 21060 Whitfield Pl. - Sterling, VA 20164 - 540-4548089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Hours Sunday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM - May-Oct.

Leesburg Winter Market 11 Fairfax St - Leesburg, VA 20175 - 540-4548089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nov-Apr. Lovettsville Farmers Market 16 S Berlin Tpk - Lovettsville, VA 20180 - 540454-8089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Hours Tuesday 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM May-Oct. Middleburg Farmers Market W Marshall St - Middleburg, VA 20117 - 540454-8089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Hours Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM May-Oct.

Farmer John's Wayside Market 15520 James Monroe Highway - Leesburg, VA 20176 - 703-771-8982 Farmers market selling everything from hot peppers to white eggplant. Hours-Mid-June through Thanksgiving, 8am until sunset.

Purcellville Farmers Market N 21st St Parking Lot - Purcellville, VA 20132 540-454-8089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Hours Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 P- May-Oct.

Gardens of Delight 40602 Charles Town Pike - Paeonian Springs, VA 20129 - 540-882-9113 Growers of delightful plants, herbs, light-scented and fragrant plants, and more. Hours Mon-Sat 9-6pm, Sun 10-5pm. Great Country Farms Country Store Bluemont, VA 20135 540-554-2073 - Fresh produce, honey, jams, pottery, gifts, candles, soaps, and gift baskets.

Classics Movie Night Rocky Horror Picture Show - March 6

Comedy Night Featuring Roger Keiss and Al Ernst - February 27

Leesburg Summer Market 11 Fairfax St - Leesburg, VA 20175 540-4548089. Features the finest and freshest locally grown produce and products. Hours Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM May-Oct

Crooked Run Orchard 37883 East Main Street - Purcellville, VA 20132 540-338-6642 Pick-your-own fruit farm. Please call ahead for availability and picking conditions.

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Layng's Flower Farm 23520 Evergreen Mill Road - Aldie, VA 20105 703-327-0872 Hours April-December Daily 106pm.

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Southern States Coopertive 201 West Washington Street - Middleburg, VA 20117 - 540-687-6324. Hours Mon-Fri 8-5pm Sat 8-4pm Sun 10-4pm.

Ashburn Classics ... Is a local organization for those over 50 years old. You are invited to attend and learn more on a variety of very interesting issues. For the next meeting time and location and more information on this organization in general, please call Peggy Chapman at 703-723-3056.

Resident and Community Articles Loudoun Aftercare Program First Annual DINNER AUCTION

Friday, March 5, 2010 - 6:30 PM Prison Fellowship Ministry - 44180 Riverside Pky - Lansdowne

To Benefit Alpha House (our goal is to open a home for our women in 2010)

To purchase tickets online: www.loudounaftercare.org KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Eddie Mason MASE Training, Founder/President, CEO Seven-year NFL veteran linebacker with the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins. ONE HORSE TOWN BAND - JULIA KASDORF Washington Area Music Association's 2006 "Wammie” Theme: “RENEW & RESTORE” Our goal is have a greater ministry of renewal and restoration to the men and women in need of aftercare in Loudoun County. Loudoun Aftercare Program is a consortium of churches in Loudoun County, Virginia dedicated to working with those coming out of prison or jail. For additional information or if you would like to make a donation or place an advertisement in our catalog, please contact Debora Lavin at Loudoun_ [email protected] or 703-554-8469

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Simple Ideas to Set Yourself Apart By Kyle Thurman, APLD When living in the suburbs it is easy for your home to get lost in the sea of “like” homes. We buy and live in beautiful homes and communities with intentions of personalizing our homes. Over time, however, our projects are sometimes forgotten about. The winter is a great time to step back and look at your outside projects, when yard maintenance is minimal and many plants have lost leaves and are dormant. Here are some simple ideas to set your landscape and hardscape apart.

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A lot of times, builders will leave you with a basic “L” shaped walkway. It leaves nothing to the imagination and isn't very inviting to your guests. Whether it is formal or informal, simple curvilinear lines will not only add interest but will change the overall look of the front of your home and lend itself to more creative plantings.

Often the idea of a water feature is dismissed. However, water features are ideal focal points in any garden. Not only do they attract birds and wildlife, they mask sound pollution. Styles can vary from large cascading features or a simple disappearing or urn-style fountain. The choice and placement of boulders, stonework, and plantings can link the water feature to your home and property, creating a unified landscape composition. There are many ways you can enhance your landscape and set yourself apart. If you have any questions about your property I’d be happy to take your call. Kyle Thurman, APLD - Environmental Enhancements - 703.421.7400

By altering or changing your existing walkway, you can drastically change the overall impression your guests will have when entering your home, and be unique from your neighbors. Natural materials vary from irregular to linear, from flagstone to pavers, and even in color from the reds and tans of Tennessee flagstone to the blues and grays of Pennsylvania flagstone.

Whether it is seasonal color rotations or a perennial foundation planting, sprucing up the front foundation can add a lot of interest to your home. Now is a great time to look at the bones of your garden and envision what heights, colors, and textures are missing. Your garden does not have to be large and sprawling to be unique and beautiful. It could be as simple as adding a few accent plants to your existing landscape or one specimen plant.

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Did You Know?? By Helen Long The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital offers scholarship funds for students seeking education in the field of nursing. This program was established in 1959, and, in the spring, will mark 50 years of awarding scholarship money to worthy recipients. The monies are given to students as supplemental aid. For the year 2009-2010, $100,700 was awarded to 53 students in amounts ranging from $900 to $3,000. The criteria for selections include: a copy of a letter of acceptance into an accredited school of nursing. This is a required part of the application. Funds are not available for pre-clinical studies. A student's financial need must be established in writing. Academic performance is a large part of the selection process. A student must be accepted or currently enrolled in a certified program, and a copy of the last semester grades is needed. Students in schools of nursing in or out of state, on-line schools, LPN studies, or those in post-graduate studies are eligible. Applicants must also live or work in Loudoun County. Scholarship application forms are available at the Inova Loudoun Hospital Gift Shop, the Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, the Ladies Board website (www.ladiesboard.org), or by calling Ms. Margaret Vaughan at 540-338-6221. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, before the deadline, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. No application will be considered if it is post-marked after this date. At least $80,000 will be available for scholarships this year, with a possibility of an increase in this amount. Funding for the project is from the Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale, held each year in October, also from the Inova Loudoun Hospital Gift Shop, Lights of Love and the Twice Is Nice Thrift Shop. All of these ventures are Ladies Board projects. So, if you donated items to the Rummage Sale in the past, you are a part of this good work.

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Relay for Life The American Cancer Society wants everyone to have more birthdays! Less cancer, more birthdays! Find out how you can help by participating in the 2010 Relay for Life. This signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society is celebrated in thousands of communities across the United States every year. Join us for the Loudoun County Relay for Life events. Don't miss your opportunity to help us to fight this terrible disease! Form a team and join in, volunteer or, for more information, go to easternloudoun relay.org. Here is another way you can help: Cans for Cancer: If life is currently keeping you way too busy to help in any major fundraising event, please consider saving all of your aluminum cans and emailing us to have them picked up (cansforcancer@smart neighborhood.net). We strive to pick up the cans within a day or so of being notified. We then take the cans to a recycler and get paid for them. All funds go to the American Cancer Society.

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Resident and Community Articles Some Helpful Household Tips We found some of these little know hints of great assistance and hope you will too. HELP FOR: BLEACH SPOTS ON CLOTHING AND FURNITURE- First try a color remover which you can find in a grocery store. You can remove the color and then re-dye. Or consider just sprinkling more bleach on the fabric randomly to make your own creative design. Craft paints are also fun to work with - to use with a paint brush or a fabric marker. SMELLY WET CLOTHES - If they are clean but smell because they were left too long in the washer - just run through the rinse cycle again but add one cup of white vinegar. SHRUNKEN SWEATER - Soak for at leave five minutes in a sink of 2 tablespoons hair conditioner and lukewarm water. Do not rinse. Roll the sweater up in a towel to remove excess water. They lay it on a dry towel, and gently pull the sweater to reshape. Or if you can stand it - after removing the excess liquid have the owner put it on and it will be more apt to take the shape you want. OBJECTS DROPPED DOWN A DRAIN - Cover the nozzle of the hose on a wet/dry vacuum - not a regular vacuum cleaner - with the leg of a pair of panty hose. Stick the nozzle into the drain opening, and turn on the vacuum. After the object has been retrieved, run water into the drain to refill the trap. SCRATCHED HARDWOOD FLOORS - Consider a matching permanent marker. Crafts store have an extensive array of widths and colors to select from.

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ELLY'S CLEANING SERVICE - for more than 22 years we have been serving the Virginia and Metropolitan area with reliable, honest, guaranteed service and unmatched rates. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time or move/out. We have been serving Ashburn residents since the beginning and we grow with your community. For free estimates call Elly at 703.981.7090. Monday thru Saturday. GRASS MOWING “CHEAP” - Lansdowne residents only - for town home and single family, now accepting new residential customers for 2010: mow, edge, blow and seasonal applications. FENCE POWER WASH and re-stain, contact Retired Professionals for more information email: [email protected] or call Jack at 703-858-0103.

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19153 Rocky Crest Ter

$435,000

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19242 Mill Site Pl

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43698 Chicocoan Creek Sq

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43503 Squirrel Ridge Pl

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43759 Lees Mill Sq

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44148 Riverpoint Dr

$635,000

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43686 Chicacoan Creek Sq

$414,990

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19074 Grouse Ter

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19205 Sweig Ter

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19146 Chartier Dr

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19060 Grouse Ter

$394,000

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19452 Mill Dam Pl

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43684 Chicacoan Creek Sq

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43918 Kittiwake Dr

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Resident and Community Articles Ashburn Fire & Rescue Save the Date - Saturday, April 10 , 10 - 2 PM Join us for a "Grand Opening" at Lansdowne Safety Center The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Loudoun County, began running emergency calls from our new Lansdowne Station, Station 22, on Sandridge Way, in August, 2009. With any new building there is a period of time dedicated to finalizing all the details of construction. However, we are now ready to invite in our neighbors to visit and show off! Guided tours, fire trucks and ambulances,... prizes and refreshments. Check out www.ashburnfirerescue.org or find us on FACEBOOK for more details. Mark Your Calendar for a Golf Tournament to benefit Ashburn Fire & Rescue - to be held at Belmont Country Club on September 20th. More information to come in future issues, but we are currently accepting sponsorships. Pancake Breakfast– at the Ashburn Firehouse, 20688 Ashburn

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Letterboxing in Lansdowne By Ben Svoboda - 3rd Grade, Seldens Landing Letterboxing is a fun outdoor activity that I discovered recently and I wanted to share it with other families in Lansdowne. It is like a treasure hunt where you follow clues to find a box that is hidden. Inside the box is usually a stamp and a notebook. If you bring your own notebook, you can put their stamp in it as a souvenir. Plus you can put your stamp in their book and write them a note. There are letter boxes all over the place, even in Lansdowne. I made one with my family which you can try to find. It is in Kephart Bridge Landing Park. This area is fun to explore because the trail goes along Goose Creek. It also passes by the ruins of a canal that was built over a hundred years ago. You can still find parts of the stone walls of the canal. We have seen lots of snakes around in warm weather. We have also seen turtles, fish, shells, a great blue heron and crayfish. Do you want to find it? Here's how... LOCATION: Kephart Bridge Landing Park. The entrance is off Riverpoint Drive, right near Habitat Circle. There are houses all around it. CLUES: Here are the clues but you can also go to the website www.letterboxing.org. Click on 'Search for Boxes' and type in Lansdowne, VA. The name of the box is “Cardinal Place.” It is named after the Seldens Landing mascot. If you search under Leesburg, you will find lots more letterboxes. ? From the parking lot at Kephart Bridge Landing Park, take the trail toward Goose Creek. ? When you see the sign that says “Enter at Own Risk”, take the path to the right that goes along the water. ? Look up at the trees along the trail for a green trail marker painted on a tree trunk. When you get there, stop. ? Look to your right. Do you notice that the land drops down, like a long ditch? That is where the canal used to be. Can you imagine it filled with water and big boats going by? ? Now keep walking. When you pass the second green trail marker, you are very close so slow down. ? Look up ahead for where the trail seems to divide into two trails. Go to that fork and STOP. ? Now take about 10 big steps backward and STOP again. ? Look to your right across the canal ditch.

See the trees? Some are dead, and some are alive. Look for the big dead tree trunk with two smaller trunks going out of it making the shape of a “V”. It looks sort of like someone's legs up in the air, except one of the trunks is shorter than the other. ? The Cardinal Place Letterbox is hidden in that tree. ? Go to the back of the tree and look in the hole of the tree trunk. ? The letterbox is hidden behind some bark so look carefully. DISTANCE: Short. About ½ a mile round trip BRING: Notebook or paper, pen, rubber stamp if you have one, and the right shoes. It can be muddy, and when it's warm the plants are high. Please take good care of the letterbox and put it back carefully so the next person can find it too. GOOD LUCK! 703.944.7076 www.pftfilms.com [email protected]

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Resident and Community Articles Loudoun County Public Schools 2010-Calendar March 29-April 2 April 15 April 16 May 31 June 18

Holiday (Spring Break) End of Grading Period Student Holiday Holiday (Memorial Day) Last Day of School for Students/End of Grading Period

Stone Bridge High School Stone Bridge has been the site of many activities over the past few months, and future events will heat up the area, before the weather does! Please check the website www.cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/sbhs/site/ default.asp often for scheduled events that will be of interest to all.

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Central Loudoun Youth Football League “Football…Character…Community… Excitement” The Central Loudoun Youth Football League (CLYFL) was formed over 30 years ago to provide a formal sports program for boys and girls in the central Loudoun / Lessburg, VA area. Although we welcome all county residents, the league primarily serves boys and girls who will be attending Tuscaroroa, Heritage, and Loudoun County High Schools. CLYFL is dedicated to teaching excellent sportsmanship, teamwork, fitness, and leadership skills to our youth. While striving toward these goals, the league encourages camaraderie amongst the players and provides fun-filled games and events that families can enjoy together.

Lansdowne students will be attending Tuscarora High School next year.

Most importantly, we want our children to have a fun time while participating to the fullest.

Students currently enrolled in Stone Bridge High School can choose to stay at Stone Bridge, according to a decision made by the Loudoun County Board of Education.

Registration for the 2010 season is scheduled to open in mid-February. For more information about the league, please contact Steven Arnold at 571-228-8271 or [email protected]

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Stone Bridge High School GRADUATION Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 am George Mason University Patriot Center

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SLES Monthly Food Drive

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Each year, as the holiday season approaches, it can be easily observed that people tend to be more generous and caring for others. Charitable donations to food pantries reach their peak during the holiday season. After the holidays are over, these donations tend to dwindle. Unfortunately, one of the areas in which a continued need for generosity exists all year long is for the local families who are homeless or in desperate need of food. The local food pantries and homeless shelters are reporting significant increases in the number of people who are in need of assistance, while the amount of donations from the community has declined. Many families in our community expressed a desire to make a difference, and we view this as an opportunity for our families to help others in need, while providing our children with a very valuable life lesson. In response to this community need, Seldens Landing Elementary School (SLES) started conducting a MONTHLY food and “supplies” drive on behalf of the local food pantries and homeless shelters. In addition, the Lansdowne HOA has agreed to help out in this effort in order to expand this to the entire community! So, how can our students and their families help? For families of children attending Seldens Landing Elementary: SLES students are invited to bring non-perishable foods and other personal/cleaning items TO SCHOOL, and place them in the bins located inside the main school entrance. For families who do NOT have children attending Seldens Landing Elementary: Families can drop off donation items at the Lansdowne Potomac Club CLUBHOUSE in a special collection bin designated for this purpose. See the front desk for details.

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If your family donates I can of food it can make a DIFFERENCE! If you donate more than I can, it makes a HUGE difference! If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Aaron Beaule (SLES parent volunteer) at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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Following is a brief summary of services and amenities available to Lansdowne on the Potomac residents. Additional information on each can be found on the Community Intranet or at the Potomac Club.

1. Place scheduled trash for pick-up at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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3. Yard debris will be picked up on Wednesdays, except the 2nd week of January through first ofApril.

The HOA encourages residents to sign up for the Lansdowne HOA website. Submit any issues or problems to [email protected]. POTOMAC CLUB CARD & POLICIES All Lansdowne homeowners and immediate family members of a certain age are entitled to receive a Potomac Club Facilities Pass. The pass must be presented at the reception desk upon entrance. Please go to the front desk at the Potomac Club with your HUD-1 Settlement Statement to receive a photo identification Lansdowne Club Card. CSI TRASH & RECYCLING Trash removal services are provided by the Association through a contract with Con-Serv Industries, Inc. (CSI). The contract provides for twice weekly curbside pick-up and weekly pick-up of recycled items. The telephone number for the contractor is 703-444-3181.

2. Place covered recycling for pick-up by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Please note: Trash containers must be placed out of view as per the covenant guidelines. Please be sure and place your containers in approved locations on non trash and recycling days. E-MAIL ACCOUNT SET-UP Residents may receive “blast e-mail” announcements on non-OpenBand e-mail accounts, but all residents have access to five free e-mail accounts through OpenBand. Please contact OpenBand at 703-961-1110 for additional information. DIRECT DEBIT PROGRAM For your convenience, Lansdowne on the Potomac residents can pay monthly HOA assessments directly to CMC via the Direct Debit PaymentAuthorization plan. The form is located on the community website at www.lansdowne hoa.com.

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Many development sites and communities in Loudoun have areas that have been designated for “Tree Save” purposes. Designated Tree Save areas must remain undisturbed with few exceptions. Get the complete list of do’s and don’ts on the Community Intranet or call Dana Malone, County Urban Forester at 703-771-5991. LANSDOWNE CONSERVANCY The Lansdowne Conservancy is the Master Association for all of Lansdowne. The Conservancy’s responsibilities include landscaping, irrigation, electrical/street lights, trail maintenance/ repairs, snow removal, trash removal, and signage in the common areas along Lansdowne Boulevard, Riverside Parkway, Woodridge Parkway, Deerfied Avenue, Belmont Ridge Road and Upper Belmont Place. If you have any questions regarding the Lansdowne Conservancy or the many projects taking place, please contact Conservancy Manager at 571-333-1199. REAL ESTATE SIGN GUIDELINES The Board of Directors requires a standard real estate sign for any home for sale or rent and for which a sign is posted on the lot. Realtors and homeowners should allow 10 days for the processing and installation of these signs. Contact cre8tivesigns at 703-729-0200.

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Resident Information Community Services Darya Assareh (12) (571) 333-1024 Dog Sitting/Yard Work Lauren Betz (14) (703) 729-6124 Babysitting Katelin Boyd (12) (703) 729-4563 Babysitting & Pet Sitting - 10 pm weeknights/anytime weekends. Red Cross Certified Christie Boyden (16) (571) 333-2242 Babysitting & Pet Sitting-Red Cross Certified Samantha Brotman (14) (571) 223-1643 Babysitting Laura Brown (571) 333-0060 Babysitting & Pet Sitting-Red Cross Certified Mike Casey (14) (703) 729-4174 Pet & Plant Sitting Gabriella Caulfield (571) 439-0911 Babysitting - Red Cross Certified. References available. Any time weekends; weeknights call to check. Kevin Caulfield (571) 333-3515 Pet sitting/Lawn/Snow Services

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Lindsey Cochran (14) (703) 729-1823 Email: [email protected] - Babysitting until 10pm weeknights/anytime on weekends David & Thomas DeSimone (14) & (13) (571) 333-1993 Snow Shoveling, Pet Sitting & Leaf Raking Jack Drennan (9) (571) 333-5577 Dog Walking (mornings, afternoons and/or evenings)

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Dylan Drew (16) (703) 389-9683 Services- All yard work, gardening, shoveling snow, washing cars, babysitting, etc. Annie Earley (13) 703-858-9924 Babysitting & Pet Sitting Jenny Grim (16) (571) 333-1879 Babysitting & Pet Sitting

Judi Unger (17) (703) 729-2658 Babysitting, House & Pet Sitting/ American Red Cross Certified

Nikita Moroz (13) (571) 333-9235 Pet Sitting - References Available

Andrew West (13) (571) 333-9378 Pet & Plant Sitting

Steffi Muller (16) (571) 333-0658 Pet Sitting & Babysitting [email protected]

Paula Waterman (15) (703) 723-3874 Babysitting: weekdays until 10:00pm and weekends. References available upon request.

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Taking a Walk With Our Dogs Through the Neighborhood Many of us are dog owners here at Lansdowne. As such, we have a responsibility to our friends, neighbors and neighborhood, as we take our pets on our daily walks. As Spring approaches, many of us will be back to working on our flower gardens, and green lawns. Many of us spend a lot of money seeding, watering and trimming our lawns. So, it is not appreciated when we see another neighbor allowing their pet to use that lawn as a potty area. Please, be considerate of your fellow neighbors and keep your dogs off the lawns. Dogs are allowed to potty only on the grass between the sidewalk and the curb. It goes without saying that picking up after your dog is your responsibility as a dog owner, regardless of the size of your dog. We've recently experienced a problem in the Coton Commons area with someone allowing their dog to defecate on the sidewalk and not picking it up. Please be aware that it is one of our HOA rules that you must pick up after your dog. We have a large number of children who play on our sidewalks, as well as other adults who walk through our neighborhoods. Please keep the sidewalks clean for them.

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