The Montclairion - December 2014 by Montclair Property Owners Association

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volume 40, number 12 • december 2014

THE

NTCLA

MONTCLAIRION

a neighborhood newsletter published by the montclair property owners association.

PAGE 11 Winter Holidays Around the World PAGE 13 Get Ready for Winter Weather PAGE 20 Dam Study May Result in Increased Assessment

the holiday season

Celebrate with Santa and his helpers: page 18. Vote “Yes” to amend the Deed of Declaration - Page 18

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Local Directory MPOA Office Mailing Address 3561 Waterway Drive Montclair, VA 22025

Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm Wednesdays, Apr.-Oct.: 8:30 am - 8 pm

Phone: (703) 670-6187

Fax: (703) 670-9620

Website: www.montclairva.com FSRConnect: dcmetro.fsrconnect.com

Board of Directors

President & Precinct 3 Representative, Ned Greene . . . . . . . . . (703) 680-4669 1st Vice President, Amy Frederick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 730-3739 2nd Vice President & Precinct 2 Rep., Linda Cheng-Khan . . . . (703) 583-1975 Secretary, Tracy Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 590-0611 Treasurer, Doug Taggart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 878-1216 Precinct 1 Representative, William McCombs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 628-8606 Precinct 4 Representative, Ray Boisvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 489-7092 At-Large Directors Robert Clemens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 580-5396 Brad Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 357-3663 Pat Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 878-7957 Joellen Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 828-5656

Committee Chairpersons

Budget & Finance, Peter Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 932-1049 Communications, Nicole Wilberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 583-1857 Community Events, Trisha Helchinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (715) 379-6182 Covenants, Greg Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 595-9606 Election, Barbara Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . (703) 670-4381 History, Bill Riski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-8541 Lake Management, Richard Arvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 878-1657 Landscape & Facilities Management, Terry Tallent. . . . . . . . . .(703) 680-4935 Safety, Marie Juliano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-9719

Management Staff

General Manager, Heather McDevitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gm@montclairva.com Assistant General Manager of Administration Dulcy Murchison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . administration@montclairva.com Assistant General Manager of Operations Tom Whiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operations@montclairva.com Community Services Manager Vacant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . events@montclairva.com Community Services Administrative Assistant Samantha Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . newsletter@montclairva.com Covenants Administrator Jessica Spitalny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covadmin@montclairva.com

Covenants Inspectors Kristie Upperman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covinspector1@montclairva.com Bridget Geiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covinspector2@montclairva.com Jonathon Bradford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covinspector3@montclairva.com Administrative Assistant Elizabeth McKeone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adminassist@montclairva.com Erika DelAguila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@montclairva.com FirstService Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 385-1133

Prince William County

Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6465 Landfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-5750 Mosquito Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-6279 Non-Emergency Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6500 Park Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-7060 Post Office-Dumfries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 441-8304 Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-8154 Schools Ashland Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-8774 Henderson Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-2885 Montclair Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 730-1072 Pattie Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-3173 Benton Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 791-0977 Graham Park Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 221-2118 Saunders Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 670-9188 Forest Park High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-3200

Utilities

Electricity, NOVEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 335-0500 Gas, Washington Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 750-1400 Trash, American Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 368-0500 Water & Sewer, PWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 335-7950 Telephone, Cable & Internet Comcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 266-2218 Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 837-4966

Elected Officials

U.S. Senators Mark Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 676-2759 Tim Kaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-4024 U.S. Congressman, Rob Wittman: First District. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 225-4261 Virginia Senator, Toddy Puller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 765-1150 Virginia House of Delegates Representative Scott Lingamfelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 580-1294 Luke Torian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 785-2224 Board of County Supervisors, Potomac District Supervisor Maureen Caddigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-4645 School Board Representative, Potomac District Betty D. Covington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 221-0883

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FEATURES 9 10 11 13 14 20 21

CONTENTS

Neighbor to Neighbor Toys for Tots Winter Holidays Around the World Get Ready for Winter Weather Call for Board Candidates Dam Study May Result in Increased Assessment Protecting Your Identity During the Holidays

EVENTS 10 18

Holiday Home Decorating Christmas in Montclair

DEPARTMENTS

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4 Community Watch/Incident Report 5 President’s Message Board Briefs 7 Manager’s Message 8 Public Notice 22 News Around the Community 25 Around Town 29 Community Information 31 Classifieds 34 The Play Page 35 December Calendar 36 January Calendar

Community Watch/Incident Report: September 2014 Incident Type False Alarms

PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 2

PCT 4 WW Dr. 1

Sep Total

Aug Total

July Total

June Total

Disorderly/Noise

Traffic/Parking Violation

Animal Complaints

Miscellaneous*

Veh Accident/Reckless Driving

Suspicious Person

Domestic Dispute

Larceny

Suspicious Vehicle

Vandalism

Alcohol/Drug Related

Trespass

Solicitor/Pan Handling

Firearm Violation

Assault

Vehicle Theft

Burglary/Attempted Burglary

111

121

108

Total Incidents

Key: PCT=Precinct; WW Dr.=Waterway Drive

Find your precinct by visiting www.montclairva.com/documents-and-forms.html.

*Miscellaneous: (2) Fireworks Violation, Gone on Arrival (1) Other High Priority, Assisted; (1) Found/Seized Property, Report; (1) Hit & Run, Report; (1) Indecent Exposure, Gone on Arrival Zero Incidents Involving: Firearm Violation, Vehicle Theft, Arson, Beach Trespass, Homicide, Robbery Notes: ARRESTS: (1) Suspicious Vehicle; (1) Domestic Dispute Community Watch source data available at https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/police/Pages/Monthly-Watch-Reports.aspx

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President’s Message The 2014 Lake Montclair dredging is complete. Over 15,000 cubic yards of silt and other undesirable material was removed from our lake. Dredging is done every 5-6 years. Without dredging, many areas of the lake would quickly become marshland and would become unusable for docks and boating. During the dredging some of the lakefront property owners’ docks were partially or completely under water, mine included. This short time inconvenience was necessary in accomplishing long-term improvement. Sewer lines cross Lake Montclair at several locations. In order to prevent possible damage or breaking these lines, the lake surface elevation must be raised a foot. An apparatus is placed on the lake’s down pipe to accomplish this. After placing the apparatus we experienced a dry period of no rain, and it took an unusually long period of time to reach the one-foot requirement. While waiting, the dredging concentrated on the areas in the lower portion of the lake. 95% of the silt entering Lake Montclair comes down Powell’s Creek and settles above the main sewer line located in the upper portion of Lake Montclair. When Mother Nature met our needs and the one-foot increase was reached, the dredger moved to the upper portion of the lake so this area could be cleaned and the lake elevation returned to normal as soon as possible. Since the majority of the dredge material came from that area, it took some time.

Ned Greene, President

Dredging not only clears the coves, permitting unrestricted use of docks and boats, it removes excess nutrients (nitrogen and phosphate) which has ceased an unusually large growth of algae in Lake Montclair the past two years. Dredging also helps to keep the lake water clean and improves clarity. Our lake users, swimmers, boaters and fishermen can benefit from this dredging and yes, the fish will also.

Ned Greene President

Board Briefs - November 12 Board of Directors Meeting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Approved imposing sanctions or initiating legal action for violations of the Community Guidelines for three accounts unless completed by specified dates; Approved minutes from the October 8, 2014 Board of Directors meeting; Approved change of date of determination on the Election Administrative Schedule from 2/9/15 to 2/10/15; Approved management agreement with FirstService Residential DC Metro, LLC for January 1-December 31, 2015; Denied amendment to Community Guideline 5.4.8 Docks, Piers and Wharves; Denied proposals for Cardinal Drive fence project: removal and replacement by Long Fence Company, Inc. to be funded from Capital Projects, and tree and vegetation removal by Mitchell Tree Service, to be funded from Common Area Enhancement Fund; Approved proposal from Mitchell Tree Service for removal of Cardinal Drive fence, dead trees and vegetation to be funded from Capital Projects; Deferred proposal for removal and replacement of Cardinal Drive fence, to be funded from Capital Projects FY2016 to December meeting; Approved Variance request for oversized shed in sub-association; Denied Variance request for oversized shed exceeding the permitted number of storage units on lot in sub-association; Denied Variance request for oversized shed; Deferred Variance request for Rubbermaid shed to December 10 meeting; Approved Variance request for fence less than ten feet inside property line; Approved PIR for installation of swale and rip rap; Approved PIR for removal of tree within 100 feet of Lake Montclair; Approved Variance request for stamped concrete walkway; Approved PIR for wood steps within 100 feet of Lake Montclair; Deferred approval of lifeguard agreement to December 10 meeting; Approved agreement with Bristow Area Triathlon and Swimming, Inc. to host 2015 Montclair Triathlon, contingent upon review by attorney; Approved Montclair Triathlon Committee charter (see page 8); Approved agreement with Election Trust to provide services for the 2015 Precinct Representative Election and Approval of FY2016 Budget; Denied inclusion of community vote on 2015 Annual Ballot to add to Amended Deed of Declaration a waiver of assessments for 100% disabled veterans; Denied amendment of Community Guidelines 5.4.13(d) Fences for Single Family Homes; Deferred amendment of Community Guidelines 5.4.14(a) Fences for Townhomes and Cluster Homes to December 10 meeting; Deferred amendment of Community Guidelines 5.4.37 Security Cameras to December 10 meeting; Approved change of compliance date for violation of the Community Guidelines for one account.

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Manager’s Message American Disposal Holiday Updates Trash services will not be provided on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas or Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash collection will be made up on the next regularly scheduled service day. On these make-up days, crews come through neighborhoods earlier than normal, so please ensure items are placed curbside the night before. Christmas trees will be collected on Thursdays, the regularly scheduled yard debris collection day, after the holiday. Please remove all tinsel and decorations and do not place trees in plastic bags. In cases of inclement weather this winter, American Disposal cannot provide service to roads and/or areas which are deemed unsafe due to snow or ice. Service will be suspended and will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day. For more information or questions, contact American Disposal at (703) 368-0500.

Heather McDevitt, General Manager

Snow Plow Responsibilities With winter only weeks away, the forecast has us thinking snow. Montclair is a large community with many streets, and the maintenance for these streets is not all the same. Several streets located within Montclair are owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), but a few are privately owned. The owner of the street is responsible for ensuring its routine maintenance, including snow removal. The streets listed below are owned by MPOA. For snow removal information, contact our office at (703) 670-6187. If your street is part of a sub-association, as listed on page 29, contact your subassociation for further information. If your street is not listed in either of these locations, it is owned by VDOT. They can be reached at (703) 383-8368. MPOA Maintained Streets Andrews Place Barger Place Butler Place Chapman Place Duncan Place Fawn Place Maybury Place Myrtle Place Eyebrows, Northgate Drive

Beacon Hill Place Bishop Place Corwin Place Devonald Place Greenfield Place Harmony Place Nightingale Place Pleasant Hill Place Eyebrows, Waterway Drive

MPOA Office Closed The MPOA office will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 in observance of Christmas, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Additionally, the office will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19 for a staff function. If the area experiences inclement weather and you are unsure if the MPOA office is open, give us a call at (703) 670-6187. If the office is closed, a message will be left on the voicemail system stating such. Notice will also be posted on the community website. Warm regards,

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Public Notice

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As approved at the November 12, 2014 Board of Directors meeting. These amendments will go into effect January 1, 2014. Amendments to Community Guidelines Article 3, Enclosure 1 Standing Committee Charters i. Montclair Triathlon Committee Charter

1. BACKGROUND: The Montclair Triathlon Committee is a standing committee of the Montclair Property Owners Association (MPOA). The history of the committee dates back to 2014 with the establishment of an ad hoc resident race committee to determine feasibility of conducting a triathlon within Montclair. The 1st Annual Montclair Triathlon was successfully conducted on June 28, 2014. As a result, the MPOA Board of Directors (BOD) voted on September 10, 2014 to approve the Montclair Triathlon as an annual Montclair event necessitating the change from an ad hoc to a standing committee with an updated charter. 2. OBJECTIVES: a. To conduct an annual triathlon that provides family fun and brings the community together. b. To raise funds for MPOA while conducting a zero-cost to MPOA event. 3. GUIDANCE: a. The Annual Montclair Triathlon shall be scheduled for the last Sunday each June. b. Triathlon will be conducted at Dolphin Beach and other MPOA common property. c. The Committee will recommend the company to produce the event. d. The selected company will be required to sanction the event with USA Triathlon and have a USA Triathlon Insurance Certification to ensure professional status and provide $10 million in liability coverage for the event; e. List MPOA as additional insured on insurance certificate; f. Event company will provide complete race day event production to include set up and clean up; g. Event company will take direction; h. Montclair residents receive a discount; i. Event company is liable and responsible for payment of any damage to the MPOA common property as a result of race participation or company staff action associatied with the event; j. Event company will reimburse MPOA for all costs incurred associated with this event. 4. MEMBERSHIP: a. Size of the Committee: The body of the committee should consist of a realistic number of individuals so that it may function effectively. b. Chairperson Responsibilities: In addition to the Chairperson responsibilities listed in the Community Guidelines, Article 3, Section 3.7.1, the Chairperson will: i. Prepare and publish an agenda for each meeting. A draft agenda will be available for review at least 48 hours in advance. ii. Record meeting minutes.i Minutes should capture at a minimum 1. Start and end time of meeting; 2. Members in attendance; 3. Action items and voting results. iii. Not hold a meeting without a quorum; which is defined as a majority of the Triathlon Committee Membership.ii iii iv. Lead the committee discussions and facilitate the addressing of all agenda items in a timely fashion. v. Keep Committee members apprised on event-related discussions involving the Board Liaison, Board of Directors, and/or Management Company. c. Member Responsibilities: i. Provide Chairperson with availability for meetings in a timely manner. ii. Attend scheduled meetings for the purpose of discussing and planning the Montclair Triathlon. Members may also be asked to assist with specific triathlon activities. iii. Observe the triathlon and report observations/recommendations to the Chairperson for inclusion in the after action report.

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Public Notice 5. ADMINISTRATION: a. Article 3 of the Community Guidelines of Montclair (Committees) will be used as the basic document for administration of the Committee activities. b. The Montclair Triathlon Committee will meet as necessary for planning and coordination of the Montclair Triathlon. c. After action reports will be submitted after each triathlon. Reports will include an event summary, an estimated number of participants, financial

performance, and considerations for future events.

Chair may elect to delegate this responsibility to another Committee member.

ii.

Committee members may elect to use the meeting date as an opportunity for discussion, but no voting may take place without Quorum.

iii.

Should an issue be deemed important enough, i.e. time critical, and quorum cannot be met in person, voting may be conducted via email

provided ALL members are represented/accounted for. The Chairperson will be responsible for coordinating all electronic voting.

Neighbor to Neighbor Now that election day is over, we need to start forward thinking to the next election. The one that directly affects the community we live in. Each year we get the privilege of voting for who represents us on the MPOA board. Until recently, I was an offender of just reading the candidates profiles in the Montclairion (profiles they write themselves) and making my decision based on that. Over the past year I’ve taken the time to attend a large number of board meetings (often at the expense of hiring a babysitter because of my traveling soldier husband) and have had my eyes opened by what I’ve witnessed. Please take the next few months to come to the board meetings and see YOUR representatives in action. Please take note of how they speak to each other, how they speak to other residents and how they vote. Watch, in real life, who is respectful to their fellow residents and who is not. Take note of how they vote on different THE MONTCLAIRION • DECEMBER 2014

measures and compare it with their voting record from meeting to meeting. Witness how they interact with each other and with committee chairs. On the flip side, if you are thinking about running for one of the upcoming positions, please start attending meetings NOW and learning the rigors of the meeting. Familiarize yourself with Robert’s Rules and the policies, covenants, amendments, et al of the MPOA book. Join a committee and be active in the community. Make yourself the most appealing candidate you can. If you are not a currently serving board member, we do not have the chance to see you in action! Yes, I’m asking you to commit a few Wednesday nights (the 2nd of every month)--and often times they will be late nights if you stay until meeting’s end. But with that commitment, you’ll ensure that you are making the most informed decision on whom you vote for.

Neighbors, I encourage you to take charge in your community. This is one of the easiest things you can do--educate yourself on the best candidate and vote accordingly. Just don’t pick a candidate based on their profile in the Montclairion! Tava Jo Foster 15390 Autumn Lane

The views and opinions expressed in this and all Neighbor to Neighbor articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Montclair Property Owners Association. Neighbor to Neighbor articles may be submitted to newsletter@montclairva.com by the 5th of the month prior to publication. The Member’s name, address, and phone number must be included with all submissions. Any content that contains profanity, personal attacks, or is not related to a topic of concern to the MPOA will not be considered suitable for publication. Articles may be edited for length to allow as many submissions as possible to be included.

MPOA OFFICE DROP-OFF LOCATION Donate new and unwrapped toys for families in need. Through December 12, the MPOA office will be accepting donations for Toys for Tots. Help us make this year’s donation the biggest yet!

home decorating entry form Address Being Nominated: _____________________________________ Nominator Information Name: _______________________ Contact #: _____________________ Nominations due by December 11 to the MPOA office: 3561 Waterway Drive Montclair, VA 22025 Email nominations to newsletter@montclairva.com.

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winter holidays aroun dt he w o r

From National Geographic

lunar new year

Lunar New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It falls on February 19, 2015, but differs from year to year, between January 21 and February 20. Visits to friends and family take place during this celebration. The color gold is said to bring wealth, and the color red is considered especially lucky. The New Year’s Eve dinner is very large and includes fish, noodles, and dumplings.

christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas in the United States brings together many customs from other countries and cultures. Around the world, family members help decorate the tree and home with bright lights, wreaths, candles, holly, mistletoe, and ornaments. On Christmas Eve, many people go to church. Also on Christmas Eve, Santa comes from the North Pole in a sleigh to deliver gifts; in Hawaii, it is said he arrives by boat; in Australia, the jolly man arrives on water skis; and in Ghana, he comes out of the jungle.

hanukkah

Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday honoring the Maccabees victory over King Antiochus, who forbid Jews to practice their religion. For eight nights, Hanukkah is celebrated with prayer, the lighting of the menorah, and food. A menorah has nine candles, a candle for every night, plus a helper candle. Children play games, sing songs, and exchange gifts. Potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish, are traditionally associated with Hanukkah and are served with applesauce and sour cream.

kwanzaa

new year’s day

Learn about unique traditions, celebrations, and holidays that occur around the world during December, January, and February.

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar on January 1. There are often fireworks at midnight to celebrate the new year. Commonly served in the southern part of the United States, black-eyed peas are thought to bring luck and prosperity for the new year, greens (usually collards) bring wealth, and pork because pigs root forward.

three kings day

At the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas comes a day called the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. This holiday is celebrated as the day the three wise men first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. On this day in Spain, many children get their Christmas presents. In Puerto Rico, before children go to sleep on January 5, they leave a box with hay under their beds so the kings will leave good presents. In France, a delicious King cake is baked. Bakers will hide a coin, jewel or little toy inside.

winter solstice

The Winter Solstice occurs around December 21. It is the shortest day of the year. People all over the world participate in festivals and celebrations. Long ago, people celebrated by lighting bonfires and candles to coax back the sun.

On December 26, Kwanzaa is celebrated. It is a holiday to commemorate African heritage. Kwanzaa lasts a week during which participants gather with family and friends to exchange gifts and to light a series of black, red, and green candles, which symbolize the seven basic values of African American family life that are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Chinese New Year

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Get Ready for Winter Weather! Recent Virginia winters have been cold and snowy, and many people had power outages. It’s so important to be winter-ready that the National Weather Service and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management have set aside November 30 through December 6 as Winter Preparedness Week. No matter the predictions, a significant winter storm is always possible. With an El Nino weather pattern expected this season, there could be a wetter than normal winter. El Nino winters can be snowier if conditions are right, as in the winter of 2009-10. Remember: an important part of winter weather planning is being prepared to stay where you are until conditions improve. To be ready, take these steps: Get a Kit Basic emergency supplies include: • Three days’ food that does not require refrigeration or electricity to prepare it; • Three days’ water equalling one gallon per person per day; • Battery-powered and/or hand-crank radio, with extra batteries; • For businesses and offices, some bottles of water, food bars and a radio or TV to hear local information about whether or not it is safe to travel; • A power pack for recharging cell phones and other mobile devices. THE MONTCLAIRION • DECEMBER 2014

Make a Plan Everyone needs an emergency plan: • Decide who your out-of-town emergency contact will be; • Where will you meet up with family members if you can’t return home?; • Get an emergency plan worksheet at ReadyVirginia.gov;

Weather Terms Freezing Rain - Creates a coating of ice on roads and walkways. Sleet - Rain that turns into ice pellets before reaching the ground, causing roads to freeze and become slippery. Winter Weather Advisory - Cold, ice and snow are expected.

Stay Informed Before, during, and after a winter storm: • Listen to local media for information and instructions from emergency officials; • Be aware of winter storm watches and warnings and road conditions; • Plan ahead, and get where you need to go before the weather gets bad; • Get road condition information 24/7 by calling 511 or checking 511Virginia.org; Download the Ready Virginia App Free app for iPhone and Android features: • Location-specific weather watches and warnings issued by NWS; • Disaster news from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management; • Customizable family emergency plan that can easily be shared; • Checklist for gathering emergency supplies; • Links to register for local emergency alerts.

Winter Storm Watch - Severe weather, such as heavy snow or ice, is possible in the next day or two. Winter Storm Warning - Severe winter conditions have begun or will begin very soon. Blizzard Warning - Heavy snow and strong winds will produce a blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill. Ice Storm Warning - Freezing rain will produce 1/4” or more of ice, a possibly damaging accumulation that could pull down trees and utility lines. Frost or Freeze Warning - Below-freezing temperatures are expected.

call for board candidates Are you interested in how your community is run? Would you like to get involved and help make Montclair the best it can be? Consider playing a role in formulating policies that will guide the future of Montclair as a member of the Board of Directors. Montclair needs your active participation! Four Precinct Representatives are needed to serve on the Board of Directors. These members are to be elected at the next

Applications due by close of business Tuesday, January 13

Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2015. To be eligible for election, you must be a member of the Association in good standing and own a home or lot in the precinct for which you are running. To find out in which precinct you are located, check the Precinct Listing on the next page. To become a candidate, complete the Call for Candidates form on page 17, or on our website at www.montclairva.com, and deliver it with a photo to the MPOA office by close of business (5 p.m.) Tuesday, January 13.

Annual Meeting Administrative Schedule DATE December 10, 2014 January 13, 2015 January 14, 2015 January 21, 2015 February 2, 2015 February 10, 2015 February 12, 2015 February 18, 2015 February 25, 2015 March 12, 2015 March 14, 2015

DESCRIPTION Board of Directors to approve FY2016 Budget Presentation for Annual Meeting Deadline for Board Candidate nomination petitions, close of business (5 p.m.) Board of Directors to set Annual Meeting agenda and approve Annual Meeting packet Annual Meeting packet to contractor for set-up and printing Board Candidates submit photos and answers to five Election Committee questions, to be posted on website and Facebook group Record Date: The date for determining which Persons are Members and entitled to vote Notice of Annual Meeting and Annual Meeting Packet mailed to all owners of record List of Members as of Record Date available for review at the MPOA office TBD: Candidates Night Referendum ballots and internet voting deadline, close of business (5 p.m.) Annual Meeting - Southlake Recreation Center 9 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Call to Order Referendum in-person voting from 9 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. (after budget presentation) THE MONTCLAIRION â&#x20AC;˘ DECEMBER 2014

Precinct 1 Andrews Place Backwater Court Barger Place Barnacle Place Beachland Way Beacon Hill Place Bishop Place Brawner Drive Breeze Way Buena Vista Drive Bunker Court Butler Place

Catamaran Court Chapman Place Clearwater Court Corwin Place Cove Lane Devonald Place Dolphin Drive (evens) Duncan Place Ebb Tide Court Fawn Place Garden Gate Court Greenfield Place

Harmony Place Higgins Drive Hopkins Drive Ibsen Place Lands End Court Lansdale Place Larchmont Court London Place Marbury Heights Way Marlington Drive Marshlake Lane Maybury Place

Moncure Court Moncure Drive Montview Drive Myrtle Place Olivia Way Outlook Place Peach Court Pinecrest Court Pleasant Hill Place Port Washington Court Renton Court Saltwater Drive

Sanibel Court Seal Place Skiff Court Spalding Drive Trisail Court Tranio Court Viewpoint Circle Widewater Drive Winding Creek Drive Windward Court

Buckingham Court Camelot Court Candlestick Drive Cranberry Court Crocus Lane Cypress Court Dalebrook Drive

Dartmoor Drive Deer Park Drive Dickerson Place Dolphin Drive (odds) Edgewood Drive Fairway Drive Henderson Lane

Hidden Valley Court Kings Valley Court Lazy Day Lane Northgate Drive Oriole Court Prestwick Court Shady Knoll Court

Sheffield Drive Singletree Lane Spillway Lane Sunny Knoll Drive Vista Drive 4157-4199 Waterway Dr. Wendy Court

Cogenbury Court Edgehill Drive Fallstone Place 15500-15650 Golf Club Holly Hill Drive Iris Lane Jonathan Court Kenton Circle

Keswick Court Laurel Ridge Road Loganberry Lane Maywood Drive Melody Lane Paige Point Way Pike Trail Rhame Drive

Ridgecrest Drive Royal Crescent Court Silvan Glen Drive Skyline Drive Southwood Place Thistle Court Timber Ridge Drive Vals Way

4609 Waterway Drive 4172-4198 Waterway Dr. Whisperwood Court Windsong Lane Yorktown Drive

Hickory Nut Place Holleyside Court Holleyside Drive Huntgate Lane Hyacinth Place Inlet Place Larkspur Lane

Lindenberry Lane Live Oaks Court Maple Glen Court Mill Spring Drive Mimosa Trail Oak Crest Court Peppermill Court

Ridgewood Court Rincon Place Shadow Oak Court Shadow Woods Court Silver Leaf Court Spring Branch Boulevard Streamside Court

Sugar Maple Lane Sugarbush Lane Tallowwood Drive Waters Edge Drive Willow Oak Place Wintercress Court Woodglen Court

Precinct 2 Alexander Place Ashgrove Drive Beacon Court Benson Court Boxwood Drive Brandywine Road Buck Lane

Precinct 3 Autumn Lane Avon Drive Barrington Place Battersea Road Beachview Drive Beaver Dam Road Cliffbrook Court Cliffview Drive

Precinct 4 Afton Court Beachwater Court Bridgeport Drive Camellia Lane Cedar Knoll Court 15461-15499 Golf Club Groveside Court

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CALL FOR CANDIDATES

Board of Directors Candidate Form Are you interested in how your community is run? Would you like to get involved and help make Montclair the best it can be? Consider playing a role in formulating policies that will guide the future of Montclair as a member of the Board of Directors. Montclair needs your active participation! Four Precinct Representatives are needed to serve on the Board of Directors to be elected at the next Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2015. To be eligible for election, you must be a member of the Association and in good standing. To become a candidate and ensure your name is on the official ballot, complete the candidate form below and deliver it with a photo to the MPOA office.

Due by Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 5 p.m. to the MPOA Office Biographical Sketch (Please Attach a Photo) All information given on this form and any attachments will be published in the Montclairion and the Annual Meeting Packet. Answers to the questions below may be provided on a separate sheet of paper.

Name: _________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________Precinct#_____ Home Phone: _________________ Work/Cell Phone: ________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________________________ 1. How long have you been a Montclair owner? ___________ Years 2. Do you have any homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association and/or committee experience? Please describe (50 words or less). 3. Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member? Please describe (50 words or less). 4. Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors (50 words or less)? 5. Give a brief statement (50 words or less) on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair. I certify that the answers to the above questions are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature THE MONTCLAIRION â&#x20AC;˘ DECEMBER 2014

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Christmas in Montclair Holiday Home Decorating

Saturday with Santa

Nominate a neighbor or yourself for most festive house in the neighborhood. Form is available on page 10, on our website or at the MPOA office. Vote for the Neighborhood Favorite on our Facebook group December 12 through December 17 at facebook.com/groups/ MontclairPOA.

Santa Claus is coming to town! On Saturday morning, watch Santa and his elf helpers parade through the neighborhood in their big red firetruck. Stops will be for roughly two minutes unless otherwise noted. Track Santa on our Facebook group at the link above. At 3:30 p.m., Santa will make his way to Southlake Recreation Center for refreshments and photos until 5:30 p.m.

Nominations Due December 11

Saturday, December 13

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Santa Stops Candy will only be distributed at Santa Stops. 9:00 a.m.

Santa Departs MPOA office

Intersection of Holleyside Drive and: 9:03 a.m. Huntgate Drive 9:06 a.m. Millspring Drive 9:09 a.m. Sugar Maple Lane Intersection of Tallowwood Drive and: 9:12 a.m. Wintercress Court 9:15 a.m. Camellia Lane Intersection of Lindenberry Lane and: 9:18 a.m. Camellia Lane 9:21 a.m. Silverleaf Court 9:26 a.m.

Spring Branch Boulevard Cul-de-Sac

Intersection of Spring Branch Boulevard and: 9:29 a.m. Beachwater Court 9:32 a.m. Inlet Place 9:37 a.m. Woodglen Court 9:40 a.m. Holleyside Drive 9:43 a.m.

Entrance to Island Homes

Intersection of Maywood Drive and: 9:48 a.m. Timber Ridge Drive 9:53 a.m. Edgehill Drive Intersection of Beachview Drive and: 9:58 a.m. Battersea Road 10:03 a.m. Skyline Drive Intersection of Loganberry Lane and: 10:08 a.m. Silvan Glen Drive 10:11 a.m. Golf Club Drive 10:16 a.m. 10:18 a.m. 10:23 a.m.

Fallstone Place Cul-de-Sac Fallstone Place and Thistle Court Avon Drive & Beaver Dam Road

Intersection of Fairway Drive and: 10:28 a.m. Candlestick Court 10:31 a.m. Ashgrove Drive 10:35 a.m.

Dolphin Beach (10-minute stop)

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Intersection of Marlington Drive and: 10:50 a.m. Brawner Drive 10:53 a.m. Moncure Court 10:58 a.m. 11:03 a.m.

Intersection of Widewater Drive and Montview Drive Intersection of Viewpoint Circle and Lansdale Place

Intersection of Breeze Way and: 11:08 a.m. Outlook Place 11:11 a.m. Windward Court 11:15 a.m.

Southlake Recreation Center (15-minute stop)

11:33 a.m.

Intersection of Marbury Heights Way and Olivia Way

Intersection of Hopkins Drive and: 11:40 a.m. Montview Drive 11:45 a.m. Marlington Drive Intersection of Edgewood Drive and: 12:10 p.m. Cypress Court 12:15 p.m. Kings Valley Court 12:20 p.m. Prestwick Drive Intersection of Dalebrook Drive and: 12:25 p.m. Northgate Drive 12:30 p.m. Lazy Day Lane Intersection of Vista Drive and: 12:35 p.m. Dalebrook Drive 12:38 p.m. Singletree Lane 12:41 p.m. Buck Lane 12:45 p.m. 12:48 p.m.

Northgate Drive Cul-de-Sac Intersection of Northgate Drive and Oriole Court

Intersection of Edgewood Drive and: 12:51 p.m. Buckingham Court 12:54 p.m. Brandywine Road 1:00 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:08 p.m.

Intersection of Cranberry Court and Cindy Lane Windsong Lane Cul-de-Sac Intersection of Windsong Lane and Kenton Circle

Intersection of Cliffview Drive and: 1:13 p.m. Jonathan Court 1:16 p.m. Barrington Place 1:18 p.m. 1:21 p.m. 1:25 p.m.

Intersection of Golf Club Drive and Ridgewood Court Intersection of Larkspur Lane and Mimosa Trail Kids’ Dominion

Dam Study May Result in Increased Assessment As a dam owner and operator in Virginia, MPOA is obligated to complete an inspection of the dam by a Professional engineer and to renew our operating permit with the state every two years. On November 8, 2012, Virginia’s Soil and Water Conservation Board implemented new regulations (4VAC5020-54 under The Dam Safety Act, Article 2, Chapter 6, Title 10.1) that required MPOA to provide an inundation study as part of our most recent permit renewal that was due on September 30, 2014. MPOA contracted with an engineering firm, who conducted the inundation study resulting in a report dated July 11, 2014. The study required engineering analysis of the dam and emergency spillway (Dolphin Beach and parking lot) and modeling of the effects of major rain events. Previous regulations required modeling of a “100 yearevent”, which refers to rainfall totals that have a one percent probability of occurring at that location in a given year or looked at another way, would occur once every 100 years. A 100year event for our area is 8.2 inches of rain in a 24 hour period. The regulations now require additional analysis of “Probable Maximum Precipitation” (PMP) for 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours. These equate to 28, 33, and 37 inches of rain respectively. PMP is defined by 20

the American Meteorological Society as “the theoretically greatest depth of precipitation for a given duration that is physically possible over a particular drainage area at a certain time of year.” In other words, this is 3.4 to 4.5 times more rainfall than was previously considered and takes us from a 100 year-event to a 1000 year-event. The study concluded that the emergency spillway may not be of sufficient design to withstand the runoff from these significantly increased rainfall events.

revised spillway design by that time, while we continue to investigate the applicability of the regulations to our situation. We anticipate that the currently desired corrective measures would cost several hundred thousand dollars, potentially breaking $1 million. Without state or county resources, this cost would be born solely by the MPOA membership, through a special assessment. As a point of reference, each $350,000 of cost equates to approximately $100 per MPOA lot.

The MPOA Board of Directors and Management Agent are working directly with state and county representatives to gain some clarification on the design requirements. We are also attempting to gain an understanding of the applicability of these new regulations to our dam, which was constructed 50 years ago. At present, we have a temporary operating permit for the dam, which requires the submission of an “alteration permit application, ensuring that the dam can safely pass the requested spillway design flood with enough freeboard” by December 1, 2015. If MPOA were to not comply with this requirement, the state could require that the lake be drained. In order to be in a position to comply, it is imperative that we begin actions that would result in a

The MPOA Board of Directors will provide updated information as meetings are scheduled and discussions occur, but we encourage individual MPOA members to contact their elected State and County representatives and ask for assistance in solving this problem. The Board will continue to work for a viable solution, but your voices are needed as well. Your elected representatives contact information is included inside the front over of each Montclairion. A copy of the inundation study report can be obtained from the MPOA office during normal business hours. It will also be posted on FSR Connect for download. Should you have questions, suggestions, or desire to discuss further, please contact any Board member. THE MONTCLAIRION • DECEMBER 2014

Protecting Your Identity During the Holidays Identity theft is a problem any time of the year. But, while consumers are focused on giving during the holidays, crooks are focused on taking. If there’s one thing consumers don’t need, it is dealing with identity theft during the holidays. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) offers the following tips to help consumers protect themselves during the busy holiday season: Be Aware of Your Surroundings Sidewalks and malls will be crowded and shoppers will be distracted—the perfect combination for a pick-pocket. If someone bumps into you, don’t assume it was an accident. Women should clutch purses closely at their side or in front of them with the wallet hidden at the bottom. Men should stow wallets in an inside coat pocket. Don’t Carry Large Sums of Cash Charge your purchases or use a debit card. Just remember that credit cards offer some protections that debit cards don’t. When you use a credit card, you can dispute a purchase before paying for it. With a debit card, the money is removed from your account at the time of the purchase. A thief can wipe out your checking or savings account before you ever realize the theft has taken place Guard Your PIN Number at the ATM Be aware of anyone lurking around the ATM, and if someone is standing too close, simply ask him or her to step back. Thieves can also install devices that read your information at the ATM without you knowing it. If you notice anything unusual about the ATM, use a different one, and report what you’ve seen to the bank. THE MONTCLAIRION • DECEMBER 2014

Don’t Let Your Credit Card Out of Sight Unscrupulous clerks or waiters can copy your card information or swipe your card into a second card reader and later make a new credit card for themselves. Worse yet, they can sell your information to an organized crime ring.

Secure All Personal Info, Even at Home Unfortunately, many times an ID thief is someone we know. During the holidays, you may have guests in your home. Remove temptation by putting personal information out of sight.

Lighten Your Wallet Remove anything from your wallet that you don’t absolutely need to have with you. That way, if someone is successful in stealing it, they won’t get as much. Never carry your Social Security card with you, but check other cards that might use your SS# as an identifier. If you’re not going to be using your checkbook, leave it at home.

Sign Up for a Credit Monitoring Service These services alert you via email anytime there is an inquiry or other activity to your credit report. In other words, if someone tries to open an account in your name, you’ll know about it. Such services are offered by all of the major credit reporting bureaus, and could be money well-spent.

Make Copies of Your Credit Cards Copy both sides of all your cards. If you lose your wallet, you’ll have easy access to all of your account numbers and phone numbers, allowing you to alert your bank immediately. Keep Up With All Receipts Not only will you need them to make returns easily, but crooks are very interested in stealing the information they contain. Never stuff the receipts into your car visor or leave them exposed in any way. Open Credit Card Statements Immediately Check the bill for any unauthorized purchases. Even better, keep a watchful eye on your accounts by going online and reviewing your accounts each week. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, report it right away to your bank. Doing so will likely remove any payment responsibility you might have for fraudulent purchases.

Order Your Credit Report Consumers are allowed one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three bureaus. Order a report now from one bureau, and order another one in January from a different bureau. This will give you a good snapshot of activity and will alert you to anything unusual. In spite of all your efforts, if you are victimized by ID theft, contact an NFCC Member Agency for help. Their certified counselors can walk you through the steps to recovery. To find the agency closest to you, dial (800) 3882227, or go online www.DebtAdvice.org. To locate a Spanish speaking counselor, call (800) 682-9832. For more information about identity theft visit NFCC at www.ProtectYourIDNow.org.

News Around the Community Schools

Forest Park Bruin Band Superior!! Your Forest Park Marching Bruin Band had worked hard all season to perfect their performance at numerous competitions throughout the county on their show “The Cosmos, A Celestial Journey.” On October 25, they earned the score of superior, the highest score possible at the recent VBODA (Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association) competition. Forest Park High School’s music program continues with performances from their Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble bands. We invite you to join the Forest Park High School’s Wind Ensemble for the 14th Annual Tiny Tots Musical Performance. It is an excellent opportunity for young children to get acquainted with musical instruments and share in the joys the band students have had with music. Popular music from TV and movies will be performed by Forest Park’s top 22

Guest appearances by favorite characters in costume will be featured and following the show, the band students will encourage children to come to the stage to see up close the instruments they play and answer any questions.

Henderson Elementary Henderson’s Read-a-Thon in October was a huge success! We can now report that the net profit from all your generous donations was over $20,000, with every penny going to purchase new computers, iPads, classroom equipment and supplies, field trips and much more for our school!!! This wonderful event was chaired by our brilliant PTCO Vice-President, Kim Chamberlain, with the guidance of our awesome Assistant Principal, Beth Nuckles!

If you should have an older student at home curious about music or would like to sample the musical performances by Forest Park’s bands, please join us on December 10 at 7 p.m. for our winter concert. Selections will be played in the auditorium of Forest Park High School by the Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble for your enjoyment at no cost. Happy holidays to everyone!

Election Day Bake Sale News We’re also proud to report that the PTCO’s annual Election Day Bake Sale made a profit of over $600 for our Huskies!!! Thanks SO much to our terrific new Hospitality Chair and Henderson Grandmother, Kathleen Landi, and our fantastic PTCO President, Michelle White, for all your work in making this event happen!

award winning Wind Ensemble. There are 3 performances from which to choose: Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.

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News Around the Community Husky Night Out at Chipotle - December 16 Everyone in the community is encouraged to join us Tuesday, December 16 from 5-8 p.m. at the Chipotle restaurant at 4269 Merchant Plaza (a.k.a. The Glen) in Lake Ridge at the intersection of the PW Pkwy and Old Bridge Rd (across from the Chinn Aquatic Center and Library). You can print out the flier on our webpage at www.ptco.hendersones.schools. pwcs.edu, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting Henderson Elementary and Chipotle will donate a whopping 50% of the proceeds to our school!!! Rummage Sale - April 11 Henderson’s Indoor-Outdoor Rummage Sale will be held this spring on Saturday, April 11. Please consider donating your unwanted items to the indoor rummage sale when you’re Spring Cleaning over 2015’s Spring Break. Your donations are tax-deductible and will be collected during the week prior to event. Watch this space for more details in future Montclairion issues. For questions about the indoor sale/donations, contact Gaby Goggin at cakeartist@verizon.net or 703-590-2966. For questions about the outdoor sale/renting spaces, contact Jennifer Buser at snflwr7grl8@ verizon.net. PTCO News Correction Our column in the October Montclairion contained a typo. The first line should have read “With the awesome support from Henderson families and the community, the PTCO was able to donate $15,000 toward much-needed new technology to our school!” (not $150,000). Want More Bang for Your Buck at Target? Using one of Target’s RedCards (Target Debit Card, Target store Credit Card or Target Visa Credit Card) will give you a 5% discount on all purchases every time you shop at a Target store or Target.com! In addition, if you link your card to Henderson Elementary, Target will give our school 1% of all your purchases. This is truly a win-win for our community and our school!!! Apply online at www.target.com/ redcard or at a Target store. Then sign up for their Take Charge of Education program at the store, on Target’s website or by calling 1-800316-6142 and link your card to Henderson Elementary using School ID #104489. THE MONTCLAIRION • DECEMBER 2014

Questions? Comments? Want to volunteer? We’d love to hear from you! You can email anyone on the PTCO board at HendersonPTCO@gmail.com John F. Pattie, Sr. Elementary As we begin to prepare for the upcoming holiday season, we are reminded of the commitment of our school namesake, John F. Pattie, Sr., that of community service, support, and giving to others. We collected canned and dry foods for the ACTs Food Drive through Thanksgiving. Starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, we continue to collect canned and dry foods, as well as new gloves/ mittens and small toys for the Salvation Army Food and Toy Drive. Our collections for the Salvation Army will end on December 18 for pick-up on December 19. Join us on December 6 for our Annual Holiday Bazaar. Mark your calendars for this great shopping opportunity! The girl scouts will be volunteering to watch your children in the movie/coloring area while you shop! There will also be a game truck to entertain the older children. There are still vendor spots available, please email pattieptco@gmail.com for more information. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pattie students will soon be selling Attraction Books containing coupons for HUNDREDS of businesses in Prince William County. The books will be $20 each and 50% of the sale will go to our school. Don’t miss this opportunity to save money and support Pattie! Let your holiday shopping raise money for our school! Do you have a Target RED card? This debit or credit card allows you to get 5% off your Target purchases but when you use it you are also helping our school. The Take Charge of Education program will donate 1% of your purchase. To date, Target has donated over $6,500 to Pattie Elementary. Let’s earn even more money for our school. After signing up for the RED card, call (800) 316-6142 and link your card to Pattie Elementary using School ID: 104458. Spirit Night for December will include three great restaurant options! Dine at Not Your Average Joe’s, Zoe’s or Brixx Pizza on Wednesday, December 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a portion of your bill will be donated to Pattie. This is a great opportunity

to enjoy dinner out, do a little shopping and enjoy the festive feel of Stonebridge Shopping Center. Whether you are a Pattie family or a neighbor to our school, you are invited to support John F. Pattie, Sr. Elementary School! Each year we help purchase books, learning materials, PE equipment, Art and Music supplies, important technology, science experiments, and other needed supplies for the classroom. We also help fund field trips and after school clubs, as well as sponsor fun family events throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Scouting

Boy Scout Troop 35 By Aidan Clarke, Troop Scribe November was a helpful month. On the first of November, the scouts distributed bags for “Scouting for Food.” The scouts had a great time knowing that they were helping collect food for families in need for Thanksgiving. They delivered bags to houses in the Montclair and surrounding communities. Those who donated items were happy to see the scouts again on the 8th when the bags of non-perishable foods were picked up. Many thanks to those who supported this important community effort. The scouts worked on their aim for this month’s campout. A shooting sports campout was held the weekend of the 14th to the 16th at the Izaac Walton League in Fairfax County. Safety is always a priority and the scouts received training prior to taking a turn shooting archery, rifles and shotguns. With Thanksgiving at the end of the month, it was a wonderful time for scouts to enjoy spending time with families and eating lots of tasty food. Relatives were seen, turkeys were eaten, and scouts were happy. If you or someone you know is interested in scouting, please contact Scoutmaster Dave Legge at troop35scoutmaster@gmail.com or visit the troop website at http://www. troop35dumfries.com/index.html. A Boy Scout is always prepared. Troop 35 is prepared to welcome you.

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Carriage Rides Around Downtown Manassas

Around Town - Ongoing Events Carriage Rides Around Downtown Sundays through December 21 Manassas Train Station, Manassas Hop in a carriage and tour the historic streets of Downtown Manassas. Take in the sights and sounds of the season! Free carriage rides will leave from the Train Depot and take you around Historic Downtown. FREE Children’s Theatre: A Christmas Carol Saturdays through December 27, 1 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton When Scrooge, the owner of a hotel, decides that his employees can’t have the day off to enjoy Christmas with their families, Santa (in disguise) decides it’s time for a change. Santa sends the Spirit of Christmas to visit Scrooge and show him his past, present and future. Will Scrooge’s heart change? You will have to go and enjoy this wonderful original adaptation to discover the answer. Make this Christmas one that Scrooge will never forget! Tickets are $13/adult, $9/child under 12. $$ Dada Re-Discovered Daily through December Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton Dada Re-Discovered explores how contemporary media and ideas can filter past Dada concepts and artwork. This exhibit will feature sound, video, performance and other visual mixed media. Dada, an art movement birthed out of World War I Eurpoe, was a rejection of prevailing standards in

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art. As it came to America, it became associated with the absurd, yet stayed grounded in anti-culture and avant-garde artistic ideas. FREE Doughnuts with Santa Saturdays through December 20, 11 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton Join Santa and his helpers for a special experience at Doughnuts with Santa. Each ticketholder will enjoy two tickets and a choice of juice or coffee while Santa and his Elves read a classic Christmas story and lead a fun-filled family sing-a-long. There will be plenty of time to meet Santa and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for those special photos! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet-andgreet with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves. Tickets are $20/person. $$ Farmer’s Market Saturdays in December, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Prince William & West Street, Manassas Find fresh produce, meats, beverages, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more from vendors within a 150-mile radius at the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market. Enjoy quality, fresh, homemade finds from local area vendors! FR FCPS Art Teachers Exhibition Daily through December 15 Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton The best art teachers teach in Fairfax County and exhibit at the Workhouse! For many years a primary

goal of the Fairfax County Public Schools Fine Arts Office has been to seek out and hire candidates who are not only great teachers, but also great artists. Today, there are more than 350 visual art teachers in FCPS, many of whom continue to practice artmaking while sharing their expertise with students. The FCPS Fine Arts Office is proud to partner with the Workhouse Arts Center to organize an exhibition showcasing the talents and artistic achievements of these artist-teachers. FREE Ultimate Frisbee Saturdays in December, 9 a.m. Southlake Recreation Center, Montclair A group of neighbors get together for a friendly game of ultimate frisbee on Saturday mornings. If you would like to play, please contact Frank at (703) 583-8680. All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience necessary. FREE

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Around Town - December Events Thur 4

Lego Club 4:30-6 p.m. Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale City If you’re a great Lego builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. The library will provide the Legos, while the kids provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your adventures. Please leave your Legos at home: we don’t want you to lose your favorite pieces! Ages 5 and older. Registration required. Limited spaces. FREE 3rd Annual Swing Machine Big Band Christmas Extravaganza 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas Join the Swing Machine Big Band in welcoming the holiday season...big band style! Enjoy the toe tapping traditional and not-so-traditional songs performed as only a real Big Band can! Tickets are $29/person, $20/senior, student or military. $$$

Fri 5

Merry Old Town: Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30-8 p.m. Manassas Museum Lawn, Manassas Make time to enjoy old-fashioned family fun at the Merry Old Town Celebration! The holiday fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with music and at 6 p.m. when Santa arrives at the Manassas Depot via VRE train. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Manassas Museum. Take a free hayride around Old Town and go for a skate at the Harris Pavilion ice rink. Of course, Santa will hear the Christmas wishes of all children at the Harris Pavilion gazebo. FREE Christmas in New York 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas Angela Knight Ministries joins Azalea Charities to benefit the Wounded Warrior program. AKM’s annual holiday extravaganza will bring you into the season with joy and laughter. Tickets are $15-20. $$

Mason Opera 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas Mason’s School of Music showcases its talented opera singers in a performance perfect for families. Tickets are $20/person, $15/student. $$

Sat 6

A Visit from Santa at Williams Ordinary 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Williams Ordinary, Dumfries In December of 1862, artist Thomas Nast made one of the first known illustrations of Santa Claus. Santa was shown giving gifts to soldiers in the field at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. This year, Santa will dust off that old suit he wore back then and make an appearance at Williams Ordinary in Dumfries. Guests can make old-time holiday decorations and Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves for their trees at home. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase. FREE Merry Old Town 69th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Old Town Manassas Join Old Town Manassas for the 69th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. Please visit gmchristmasparade.org for details, including parade route. FREE Family Day - Christmas 12-3 p.m. Marine Corps Museum, Triangle Santa and Mrs. Claus make their journey from the North Pole so they can visit with the children. FREE Gingerbread House Workshop 1:30-3 p.m. Center for the Arts, Manassas Join the Center after the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade and build a gingerbread house! This fun event provides a special time when parent and child may work side by side in festive creativity. You bring one bag of candy to share and we’ll supply

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the gingerbread and goodies to make your own “home sweet home”. Class is limited to 20; register early at center-for-the-arts.org. Tickets are $27 for 1 adult and 1 child. Each additional child is $10 (limit to 3). Supply fee $10/couple. $$$ Mason Opera 2 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas See Saturday, December 6 information. $ Holidays at Liberia 4-7 p.m. Liberia Plantation, Manassas Experience the holidays as they were in the 1860s. Enjoy a tour, refreshments, living history and seasonal music. Tickets are $15/adult, $7.50/child under 12. $$ Manassas Symphony Orchestra: Circus! Circus! 4:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas From the big top to the barnyard, the MSO has an afternoon of fun with music about animals as it ushers in the holiday season with its annual family concert. Continuing in the long MSO tradition of commissioning new works based on children’s books, hear the premiere of GMU professor Glenn Smith’s new work based on the classic Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book, Owl Moon. Also with sixth-grade violin prodigy Georgiana Grinstaff from Fairfax County. Tickets are $20/person. $$ The Wonders of Christmas 7:30 p.m. Hylton Chapel & Events Center, Woodbridge Join the New Dominion Choraliers for its holiday concert, “The Wonders of Christmas.” This concert will surely get you in the holiday spirit! There will be a variety of beautiful choral music accompanied by several musicians as well as dancers from Dance, Etc. to enhance a few of the musical selections. This is a family friendly show, as we will have a visit from Santa Claus! There will be ample seating and tickets are available at the door for $15/adult, $10/ students and seniors age 55 and over, $5/children ages 5-13, and free for children age 4 and under. Support this community organization who has been sharing music in the area for nearly 20 years! $$ Cabaret Series: Holiday Magic 8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton Hop into the sleigh and enjoy the ride as we present some of the most memorable songs from the holiday season! Featuring music from favorite holiday films and those December television perennials, with a jazz-inspired twist, the cabaret cast will start the holiday season on the right note! Tickets are $25/ person and include planche campagnarde. $$

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Around Town - December Events Sun 7

Historic Manassas Merchant Open House 12-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas Downtown Manassas is all dressed up for the Holidays and our merchants invite you to come, partake of Holiday nibbles, sip some wine or mulled cider and enjoy the warmth and hospitality that abounds. Discover shops filled with unique items, helpful elves to make your holiday purchases a delight to give. You just might want to keep some for yourself! FREE Santa Visits Rippon Lodge 12-3 p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site, Woodbridge Santa Claus will be visiting Rippon Lodge on Sunday afternoon. Learn about Christmas traditions of the past. Be on your best behavior so he will have you on the nice list. Bring your wish list for him. Parents will be given special “Things Santa Should Know” cards upon arrival. Bring your camera for pictures! Dress for the weather as some activities are outside. Tickets are $2/child. $ Carriage Rides 12-3 p.m. Marine Corps Museum, Triangle Santa and Mrs. Claus make their journey from the North Pole so they can visit with the children. FREE Cabaret Series: Holiday Magic 2 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton See Saturday, December 6 information. $$ Asaph Dance: Clara’s Christmas 2 Sessions: 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas Clara’s Christmas, a unique and poignant interpretation of the traditional Nutcracker and the beautiful choreography to Handel’s timeless Messiah will start your holiday season with joy and inspiration. Tickets are $30/person, $20/student and senior. $$$ The Wonders of Christmas 3:30 p.m. Hylton Chapel & Events Center, Woodbridge See Saturday, December 6 information. $$ Holiday on the Home Front WWII Christmas Candle Tours 5-8 p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site, Woodbridge It’s 1943 and World War II is in full swing. What was Christmas like for Wade and Dessie Ellis at their Rippon Lodge home? WWII artifacts and decorations will be on display throughout the house. Listen to a holiday fireside chat with FDR or a Bob Hope Special. Try your hand at making ornaments using what materials were on hand due

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Gingerbread House Workshop - December 6 to rationing. Tickets are $5/person. Children under 6 are free. $

Tue 9

Pre-K Tuesday 10-11 a.m. Manassas Museum, Manassas Ages 3-5 with adult. Activities may include story telling, crafts, songs and outdoor exploration. Tickets are $10/child. $ Santa Visits the Dale City Library 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale City Join the library for holiday stories and have your picture taken with Santa. All ages welcome. No registration is required. FREE

Wed 10

Family Day - Christmas 12-3 p.m. Marine Corps Museum, Triangle See Saturday, December 6 information. FREE

Thur 12

American Festival Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas The joy and magic of the holiday season comes alive when this energetic and polished pops orchestra presents a festive concert of cherished Christmas carols, holiday favorites, and the popular audience sing-along. Under the baton of founder and Artistic Director Anthony Maiello, these talented musicians make the holidays merry and bright with an evening of musical holiday cheer. Tickets are $30-$50. $$$

Around Town - December Events Sat 13

Doggie Tales 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale City Did you know that reluctant or struggling readers who read to dogs feel more relaxed when they read, enjoy reading more and can become better readers? Kids of all reading abilities are invited to read to registered therapy dogs at the library. Bring your own book or use one of ours! Come by and read to Savannah or Junior or just drop in for a visit. Ages 4-11. No sign-up required. FREE Enslaved Holiday 5-7 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site, Manassas Take a candle lit tour of the main house and slave quarter to learn how the enslaved community celebrated the holidays and how they resisted the institution that kept them enslaved. Living history vignettes will allow some of the enslaved workers at Ben Lomond to come to life, giving you a unique perspective into this period of American history. Tickets are $7/person. Children under 6 are free. $ Joyful and Triumphant Winter Concert 5 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas The Manassas Chorale presents Joyful and Triumphant Winter Concert. Get in the spirit of the season as the 100-voice Chorale, 30-voice Ensemble, and orchestral accompaniment perform holiday favorites and new carol arrangements. Concert with a Cause: Please help support SERVE. A full list of donatable items can be found at www. manassaschorale.org. Tickets are $18-$20. $$ 2nd Saturday Art Walk 6-9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community. Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience the ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshments and music. The social atmosphere of the monthly art walk makes it the perfect destination for a date night or girls’ night out, as well as for art collectors and art appreciation groups alike. These monthly events are also perfect for family art outings. FREE In Concert: O, Holy Night 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton Workhouse cabaret vocalists perform the most loved music of the season on the Workhouse stage.

Join the Workhouse for a musical sleigh ride on a journey of music, love, laughter and memories that is sure to delight all. Tickets are $15/adult, $8/ youth and student. $$

first sincere, often playful, presentation of friends, family, and French society made as early as age 6 to his later fashion layouts and portraits. Tickets are $10/person. $

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In Concert: O, Holy Night 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton See Saturday, December 13 information. $ Clint Black Christmas 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas This country music legend brings a heartwarming concert of his original Christmas songs and beloved hits to the Hylton Center. Don’t miss this special Christmas concert by one of country’s greatest singer-songwriters! Tickets are $33-$55. $$$

Mon 15

Forest Park High School Winter Choir Concert 7 p.m. Forest Park High School, Woodbridge The FPHS Winter Choir Concert is December 15 in the school auditorium. This year the Singing Bruins will be joined by the Henderson Elementary School Chorus. The show starts at 7 p.m. The performance is free although donations are always welcome. Come celebrate the season with us! FREE

Tue 16

Henderson Elementary Night at Chipotle 5-8 p.m. Chipotle on Merchant Plaza, Lake Ridge Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. Print out the flier on our webpage at www.ptco. hendersones.schools.pwcs.edu, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting Henderson Elemengary and Chipotle will donate 50% of the proceeds to the school. FREE

Thur 18

Santa Visits the Dumfries Library 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dumfries Neighborhood Library, Dumfries Come and enjoy a visit with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday story read and Santa will be talking with all the children. Please stop in at Dumfries or call to sign up for this program. FREE VMFA Lecture Series: An Album of a Century Photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue 7:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton French photographer and painter Jacques-Henri Lartigue is most famous for his stunning photos of automobile races, planes, and fashionable Parisian women from the turn of the century. This lecture explores Lartigue’s photographs from his

Manassas Ballet Theatre: Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas Celebrate the magic of the holidays when Manassas Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker spreads cheer to Northern Virginia. This traditional ballet is set in 19th century Germany and opens at a charming Christmas party at which the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer gives his niece Clara a magical Nutracker. Thus begins Clara’s unforgettable winter-dream journey with her Nutcracker prince the grandeur of the Christmas tree that grows to a towering sixty feet tall, toy soldiers that come to life, fighting alongside their Nutcracker leader to battle with the Mouse King and his army, the dancing snowflakes, and the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets are $35-55. $$$

Sat 20

Civil War Christmas 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge See the park’s very own jolly Civil War era Santa in his homemade, festive suit. Bring the entire family for an afternoon of holiday cheer. Enjoy period music, costumed interpreters, and light refreshments. Make decorations as folks during the Civil War did. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa. Admission is $2 per person or $6 per family. $ Ballroom Social Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton Get on your dancing shoes and come out to the Workhouse for an evening of social ballroom dance led by an instructor. Bring a friend, a date or a group and enjoy a casual, fun night out. Start your evening by learning some new moves with a ballroom minilesson! Mini-lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. and are $5/ person. Then, take your new moves to the dance floor when open dancing begins at 8 p.m. Open dance is $10/person. Complimentary refreshments and a cash bar will be available in the gallery. There is no need to get fancy unless you feel like it - the dress code is casual. All skill levels are welcome even if you have two left feet! $

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Community Information Board of Directors Meetings

The Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of the month at the MPOA office. The Executive (closed) Session of the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Open Session for all residents and guests at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Assessments

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Trash Collection

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Classifieds Childcare

Childcare Childcare in my Montclair home, grandmother 25 years’ experience. Accepting ages 0-5 years. CPR certified. Kindergarten readiness, outdoor play area, large indoor fully stocked playroom, arts & crafts. Excellent references. M-F 6:30-5:30. Call Brenda (703) 670-3247.

Cleaning

Flower Fresh Home Cleaning Flower Fresh Home Cleaning servicing happy Montclair residents for 27 years. Come home to a Flower Fresh house. Amazing references. Call Michelle - (703) 878-3486. Holly’s Housecleaning In a hurry - no time to clean. Call Holly (703) 2324318. KB Cleaning Services Residential and commercial cleaning. Ten years experience. Free estimates, reasonable rates, and references. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call (703) 680-6906. R&M Cleaning Services/House Cleaning Reliable experienced, good references, flexible scheduling, reasonable rates. We bring our own equipment. Weekly, biweekly, monthly occasionally, move in/out, offices. For free in-home estimate, call Maryen/Raul at (703) 321-5335. Tidy Maids 22 years’ experience. 50% off first cleaning. Very detailed job. Excellent local references. Licensed and insured. Move in/out, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Supervised by lady owner. We wil leave your house sparkling clean. (571) 228-7572. Free estimate.

Home Improvement

A-1 Drywall Doctor & Water Damage Repairs Drywall finishing, repairs & installation. Home maintenance services. Water damage analysis & painting/caulking. American owned & 20 year Montclair resident. (571) 989-2558. AAAAA Basements, baths, kitchens, deck and fence repair, power washing, exterior wood rot, drywall finishing and repair, crown molding, foreclosure specialist and more. 28 years’ experience. Licensed & insured. Free estimate - (703) 987-5096. Air Duct Cleaning Dryer vent cleaning, furnace and A/C cleaning, chemical cleaning of the blower and coil. Heating and cooling maintenance. (703) 580-1835.

A Picture Perfect Home Improvement Loyal 12-year Montclairion advertiser! Licensed, bonded, insured. Exterior/interior remodel basement, bath, kitchen, decks, painting, etc. Handyman services available. If it can be done, we can do it! BBB member. NO MONEY DOWN! Call Mike (703) 590-3187. www.pphionline.com At My Painter Interior and exterior painting, power washing, deck & fence staining. Prompt and reliable. Quality work at reasonable rates. Free estimates. (703) 615-0923. Owner operated (USMC Ret.). Attention All Homeowners Be sure that you seal and protect all of your masonary & concrete flatwork this year. Front steps, walkways & patios. Call Ken at (703) 368-0984 to out & give a free inspection. “Protect your flatwork.” B&L Handyman Father and son team. Long time Montclair residents, specializing in decks, finishing basements, power washing, deck staining, electrical, gutter cleaning etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, bonded and insured. References available. Call (703) 670-3247. Brickwork All types of brick construction and repair; chimneys, patios, sidewalks, etc. Masonry contractor with 25 years’ experience. Montclair resident, references, free estimates. Call Ken Bradshaw at (703) 368-0984. Broadus Properties Home Improvement Quality home improvements with pricing in line with today’s economy. Repair wood trim, decks, fences, sheetrock; door replacement, tile and vinyl flooring, painting, and more. Licensed and insured. Call Steven (703) 969-0827. C&R Ceramic Tile Fully licensed and insured. Complete bathroom remodel, kitchen floors, backsplashes, foyers, patios, etc. Exceptional references. Please call for a free estimate. (571) 237-5483 or email cnrtile@yahoo.com. Cabinet Masters Bathroom Vanities, Kitchen Cabinets. Pull out drawers and organizing solutions. Granite and Laminate Countertops. Office workstations, Bookcases and Wet Bars. Design and installation over 20 years of experience. Montclair resident references. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates (703) 331-5781; sales@cabinet-master.com

Climatrol Heating & Cooling (703) 981-6664, www.climatrolhvac.com. Only $79.95 for heating and cooling system inspections or diagnostic service fee. We service all brands. Receive 10% off on repairs with this ad. Free second opinion on heat exchangers and compressors. Family owned business. Electrical Services Ceiling fans, recessed lights, outdoor lighting, dimmers, etc. New wiring and remodeling. Free estimates. (703) 398-5917. Exterior House Washing We clean all exterior surfaces. Deck cleaning and sealing. Owner/operator celebrating 30 years in business. 15% off with this ad. D&K Professionals of Dale City (571) 285-2725. Fred’s Finest Paintings Paint interiors and exteriors, remove wallpaper, power wash homes and decks and stain, minor wood repairs. Licensed and insured. FREE estimates. Business (703) 878-4872, cell (703) 966-7030. Gutter Cleaning No mess left behind. Clean downspouts, re-nail loose nails and gutter repair. (703) 580-1835. Handyman Services Gutter cleaning, carpentry, power washing, hauling, electrical, drywall repairs, complete home maintenance. (703) 580-1835. Hoskins Electric LLC. (703) 496-0777, Licensed & Insured, 10% Military & Senior discount. Attic fans start at $250. Ceiling fans start at $100. Complete Electrical Contractor since 1991. Any Electrical need satisfied & guaranteed. www.HoskinsElectricPWC.com. Free estimates. Junk Hauling Yards and basements cleared. Furniture & appliance disposal. Also offering yard work services. Email lighthauling1@aol.com or call (703) 497-4976 or (703) 599-8385. Melvin’s Handyman Services Carpentry & remodeling - free estimates - home improvement projects - reasonable rates. Licensed & insured. Call office (703) 680-4696 or cell (571) 274-0006 for an appointment. Check out website at http://melvinshandymanservices.com Neighborhood Garage Doors Repair and replacement of residential garage doors and openers. Local, family-owned and operated. (703) 680-5716. neighborhoodgaragedoors@ yahoo.com.

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Classifieds R.A.F. Painting & Pressure Washing, Lic & Ins Interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, deck staining. From hundreds of satisfied residential customers from St. Mary’s Cathedral to historic Goolricks Pharmacy. “Integrity, reliability and meticulous workmanship” never jumping back and forth between projects, payment upon completion. Always one home at a time. FREE estimates and sterling references. (540) 720-1713 or (540) 273-1781. Wess’ Home Improvement Tile and marble installation. Complete kitchen and bath remodeling. Licensed and insured. Special offers for Montclair residents. www. wesshomeimprovement.com; (703) 499-1577.

Landscaping/Lawncare

Aguilars Tree Service LLC Your tree and landscaping pros. No job too big or too small. “We do it all.” From tree removal, stump grinding, lot clearing and tree topping to mulching, planting and much more. Call for free estimates. (540) 212-1370. At My Landscaper Free estimates for all your lawn needs. Retainer walls, patios, mowing, trimming, mulching and much more. Montclair resident, 30 years’ experience. Free estimates. (703) 795-7788. Blue Ridge Landscaping Blue Ridge Landscaping offering mulch, retaining and decorative walls, drainage solutions, and more. Secure your spot. Schedule your fall aeration now! Visit us online at www.blueridgelandscapingva.com or call (540) 710-4616. College Bound Workers Established lawncare business in Montclair 7 years leaf raking, yard clean up, hauling, winter yard preparation. Garage & deck cleaning. Snow removal. Contact CBW at monica.skinner@comcast.net. (703) 909-9540.

Lessons/Tutor

A+ Tutoring, LLC Need help with your child’s school lessons: enrichment, remedial, homework. I work with all ages - preschool through adult - no math help above eighth grade. For older students, I can help with English, study skills, and writing term papers. Call Ms. Carolyn (703) 606-8021. David Kay Guitar and piano lessons in Cardinal Area. Former Air Force, beginners welcome. Call Dave (703) 878-3757. Math Tutor Algebra I through AP Calculus BC. Julie Anton, newly retired, with 43 years of experience. calculusfun@comcast.net (703) 919-9734. $50 an hour. Spring Branch Boulevard. Need a Tutor? Call Nova Tutors on (703) 501-1978 for a price quote. We do SAT/ACT Prep, math, science and language arts at all grade levels. Rates are affordable. Visit us on www.NovaTutors.com. Two Sisters Tutoring Montclair residents and former PWCS teachers offering tailored academic support in World Languages. English composition, and SAT and college prep. See our website for services, rates and packages. Montclair residents get $5 “good neighbor” discount. (571) 224-6927 or www. twosisterstutoring.net.

Businesses - Other

Computer Doctor: We Make House Calls Our Microsoft certified techs can assist with all your computer and networking needs. Professional, friendly and affordable. Serving Montclair since 1999. www.thecomputerdoctor.biz or (703) 670-7766.

Cutters Lawn Care Core aeration, overseeding, fertilizer programs. Please call (703) 670-3765.

Eiko’s Alterations and Custom Fashion Specializing in bridal, formal, business attire. 35 years’ professionalexperience. Montclair resident. (703) 595-6512; eikonovak@aol.com.

J&M Tree Service We offer lot clearing, removal, pruning, landscaping, topping, firewood, pressure washing, and masonry. As well as 24 hour emergency service. Fully insured quality service. Call us today for a free estimate at (540) 270-7183.

Mary Kay A new age of beauty is born. Introducing NEW! TimeWise Repair. Go back in time and lift away the years. Deanna Sivers, www.marykay.com/dsivers (703) 670-8742.

Mr. B’s Small Engine Repair Most power lawn equipment repaired, also chainsaws and snowblowers. Authorized Stihl dealer. 2347 Garrisonville Road, Stafford. Route 610 west 8.8 miles from I-95. (540) 752-0666.

The Pampered Chef Love to cook? Hate to cook? Everyone has to eat! Pampered Chef gifts are the very best treat! For great gift ideas, contact Sandi Clark (703) 895-8493 www.pamperedchef.biz/sandispampchef

Paw Keepers Pet Sitting Service Provides the quality care and love your pet deserves. Daily, vacation, holiday service available. All types of pets. Licensed, bonded, client reference list. Contact Jennifer at (703) 445-8090, www. pawkeeperspetsitter.com or pawkeepers@comcast. net.

For Sale/Rent

Beach Vacation Property Spacious 600 sq. ft. studio is located on Negril’s famous 7 mile beach. Uniquely located on the groud floor, it is surrounded by an array of tropical flora. Restaurant/bar onsite and the beach is 70 paces from doorstep. Call (703) 624-0967. For Sale 11 ft. crawdad boat w/electric motor and chair. $400.00. Call (703) 897-9339. For Sale Stunning waterfront property w/gorgeous views of Lake Montclair! This 5 BR, 3.5 BA home is filled w/gleaming hdwds, new kit w/hickory cabs, FABULOUS new baths, covered deck/porch overlooking the water, stairs to lush gardens and oversized dock! The LL boasts a wet bar, 5th BR and full BA! Price: $654,900. Contact: Mary Jo Edwards - (703) 878-2882.

Miscellaneous

Estate Planning We provide plan documentation, counseling, design, education and maintenance during the creation and life of a revocable living trust, last will and testament, medical directives, powers of attorney and/or trust settlement assistance. (703) 490-0901 or email andersonlawoffice@ymail.com. Massage Therapy Nationally certified and state licensed massage therapist/Reflexologist in Montclair. For information or to schedule an appointment please call Laura (703) 667-0679.

Note: The MPOA claims absolutely no responsibility for the reliability of sellers or the quality of the goods or services represented.

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History 7:30 p.m.

ASHA....................................Alexander Square Homeowners Association IHA.............................................................Island Homeowners Association NOB..........................................................Nob Hill Townhome Association NTA........................................................Northside Townhome Association SLC...............................................Southlake Cove Townhome Association

SLL..........................................Southlake Landing Townhome Association SRA...........................................................Southlake Recreation Association SRC...................................................................Southlake Recreation Center WETA................................................Water’s Edge Townhome Association

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