Jan.–July 2014 Feb. 2005 The official newsletter of the Crosspointe Homeowners’ Association Vol.18,Vol. 27, IssueIssue 61
Tennis action on one of the newly resurfaced courts.
Workers resurfacing the Glen Eagles tennis courts.
2/ Crosspointe Contacts /ARB Application Tennis courts resurfaced and Approval Process 3/ Important Numbers 5/ Board Notes – June for summer fun! 8/ SCF - Landfill Fate, Meals Tax 9/ Oak Chase Playfield Reservations Kevin Garrahan, the Oak Chase courts may take 1–2 10/ Pool Committee Tennis Committee Chair weeks to complete. Our goal is to 11/ Adult Pool Party Invitation ll eight (8) Crosspointe courts have all eight courts resurfaced by the 12/ 2014 Cruisers Coaching Staff are being resurfaced by Mid Fourth of July. Atlantic Tennis Courts and 14/ Congratulations Crosspointe Grads! the work should be complete by the Resurfacing extends the life of the 18/ Watching Our Neighborhood A courts and saves money! 21/ Community Reminders / HOA Fourth of July! As of mid-June, the four courts at Glen Eagles have been While tennis players will immediately Assessments / FSR Connect successfully resurfaced and now look notice the smooth, clean, crack-free 22/ Crosspointe Gardener and play like brand new courts. Work surface that provides a true bounce, 24/ Workhouse Arts Center / LCAC Back 2 School has commenced on the two courts at the most important benefit of resur- 26/Republic Services Greentree Manor and should be com- facing is economic—periodic resurfac- 27/ Classifieds / Community Calendar plete by June 20. After the Greentree ing will extend the operating life of 28/ Classifieds courts have been completed, work will asphalt courts and save considerable begin on the two courts on Oak Chase amounts of money. Well-maintained in this issue Circle. Depending upon the weather, continued on page 3 www.crosspointe.info crosspointe contacts The ARB application and approval process Management Board of Trustees Homeowner’s are reminded that all ARB (Architectural Review Board) Company Howard Kaufer, President applications are due by the close of business on the Monday prior to the FirstService Residential 703.690.7364 11351 Random Hills Rd. [email protected] ARB meeting. Any application submitted after that date will be consid- Suite 500 Bob Klocek, Vice President ered a post deadline application, which may or may not be looked at by Fairfax, VA 22030 703.690.2346 TEL 703.385.1133 the ARB at their meeting. [email protected] FAX 703.591.5785 Alan Sullivan, Secretary If the ARB does not review a post deadline application at their meeting, Crosspointe 703.690.0650 the application will be placed on the agenda for the next scheduled ARB Community Center [email protected] 8275 Glen Eagles Lane meeting. Additionally, all incomplete ARB applications will be returned Brian Riley, Treasurer Fairfax Station, V. 22039 to the homeowner for additional information. Once the application is Open Mon.–Fri., 703.690.6821 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. [email protected] complete, it will be placed on the agenda at the next scheduled ARB TEL 703.690.2321 John Cewe, 703.690.3534 meeting. FAX 703.690.8574 [email protected] After an application has been approved, an inspection will be performed Community Manager Pat Ciarlo, 703.690.0269 Robert Schultz [email protected] 120 days after approval, or sooner if the homeowner notifies the office [email protected] Bruce Evjen, 703.690.0649 the project has been completed. The inspection is conducted to verify [email protected] Assistant Manager the project was completed in accordance with the approved application. Phil Zampino Ed Mills, 703.690.2130 [email protected] [email protected] If the project was not completed, a new application must be submit- Larry Rice, 703.690.6101 ted and ARB approval obtained. If the project was not completed in Trash Contractor [email protected] AAA Trash, 703.818.8222 accordance with the ARB approval, the homeowner will be notified and the issue(s) will need to be resolved. As always, homeowners who have an application on the agenda for review are highly encouraged to attend the ARB meeting to answer any Architectural Crosspointe Cruisers questions the ARB might have regarding the application. Review Board www.cpcruisers.com Joana Garcia, Chair [email protected] If you have any questions, please contact the community center office at [email protected] Swim Team Rep. 703.690.2321. Budget & Finance Ann Repczynski Phil Ciarlo, Chair [email protected] 703.690.0269 Dive Team Rep. Communications Jeff Specht VACANT [email protected] Asst. Dive Team Rep. Neighborhood Watch Joy Wolfe Gary Saturen, Chair [email protected] 703.495.0674 The Crosspointe Chronicle is the official Published 10 times a year by the [email protected] newsletter of the Crosspointe Homeown- Crosspointe Communications Committee. ers’ Association (HOA), 8275 Glen Eagles Distrubution to 1350 Crosspointe homes. Open Space Civic Associations Lane, Fairfax Station, VA. 22039 Copies available online. Bob Falkenstein, Chair Representative Contents are for information only. Articles Web site: www.crosspointe.info [email protected] South County Federation express the opinions of the authors, not Communications Committee Chair: Robert Robertory the HOA. The HOA Board of Trustees, the VACANT Pool Committee [email protected] Communication Committee, the Chronicle Tom Wears editor, and the contributors assume no Circulation Managers: [email protected] responsibility for errors, omissions, or Donna & Jim Davis 703.690.7098 consequences resulting from information Production: Rudolph Desktop Design Tennis Committee provided in this or any previous edition. [email protected] Kevin Garrahan, Chair The HOA does not officially endorse any of For inquiries: [email protected] 703.495.0630 the products or services advertised herein.
2 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle Tennis Committee Important Community Numbers continued from page 1 Learn by Watching facilities last longer and are less ex- Community pensive in the long run. Many outdoor the Pros Community Center...... 703.690.2321 asphalt tennis courts last only about You can watch some of the top profes- FirstService Residential...... 703.385.1133 15–20 years before they require ex- sional men and women players this AAA Trash Disposal...... 703.818.8222 pensive reconstruction of their asphalt summer when the Citi Open tourna- base and/or gravel sub-base. Our cur- ment comes to Washington’s Rock County rent resurfacing should get us to the Creek Park Saturday July 26 –Sunday Police & Fire (Emergency)...... 911 30-year mark, with only having to un- August 3. I like to watch the early Police (Non-Emergency)...... 703.691.2131 rounds because you can see some Fairfax County Animal Control... 703.691.2131 dertake routine resurfacing and minor great matches up close on the outside crack repairs! The Tennis Committee courts. You can also learn a lot from Utilities applauds the trustees and Budget & watching the pros work out on the Virginia Power...... 888.667.3000 Finance Committee for their commit- practice courts. Washington Gas...... 703.750.1000 ment to ensuring that Crosspointe’s Verizon...... 703.876.7000 facilities are responsibly maintained. For ticket information, go to CitiO- penTennis.com. Be sure to check out Cox Cable...... 703.378.8400 Five step process the special events that include USTA Water Authority...... 703.698.5800 Member Appreciation (Monday July Resurfacing is a lot more involved than 28), and Junior Team Tennis Day (Tues- VDOT just slapping on a fresh coat of paint. day July 29). Hope to see you there! VDOT...... 800.367.7623 Mid Atlantic Tennis Courts utilizes a VDOT (Snow Plowing)...... 800.367.7623 rigorous five step process that typi- VDOT (Potholes)...... 800.367.7623 cally take about 5–7 rain-free days to bering to wear only non-marking complete for each pair of courts. First, To Report: tennis shoes on the courts. Running existing cracks are cleaned, filled, and Missing Street Signs shoes have small black cleats that will sealed. Second, the cracks are covered (Fairfax County)...... 703.934.2840 mark up the courts and cause prema- with a special heavy duty fabric de- Outages, including street lights ture wear of the surface paint. Run- signed keep the cracks from re-emerg- (Virginia Power)...... 888.667.3000 ning shoes can also cause you to injure ing. Third, a thin layer of black acrylic Abandoned Cars yourself when playing because they (Fairfax County Police)...... 703.691.2131 material is spread over the entire court. have no lateral support and can very The purpose of this acrylic layer is to easily result in you rolling over your provide a smooth level playing surface. ankle. Non-marking tennis shoes are Fourth, two layers of special paint designed to leave only white marks mixed with small amounts of fine sand Please keep pets off the courts that quickly fade in the sun and wash are installed. The amount and size of away when it rains. If you must bring a pet with you, the sand determines the speed of the please tie it up outside the fenced area court and provides suitable traction. Courts are for tennis only and make sure that it remains quiet and does not distract the enjoyment of Our courts will have the same type of Even though the courts have an others. paint (Deco Turf II) that is used at the asphalt base, the overlying layers of US Open in New York City. Fifth, the acrylic and sand-based paint can easily white lines are painted on the courts. Limited playing time while others be damaged by non-tennis activi- are waiting Because the white paint does not con- ties such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer, tain sand, they can get very slippery bicycles, and especially skateboards. With the new lights and new court when damp. All non-tennis activities are prohibited surface the courts at Glen Eagles have Remember to wear only non- and if you observe any non-tennis use already been getting more play during marking tennis shoes of the courts, please call the Fairfax the evenings. Please remember that County police non-emergency number when others are waiting, play is limited Please help us to keep the new court (703.691.2131). Violators will be held to one hour of singles or 1.5 hours of surface in good condition by remem- responsible for damages. doubles.
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4 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle Board of Trustees
June 2014 Board Notes Board President Howard Kaufer
he Board of Trustees (Board) nity pool party to be held at the Oak improve the health of magnolia and president called the June Chase pool on August 9, 2014. The crepe myrtle trees that suffered dur- 2014 meeting of the Board party will include a food truck from ing the unusually cold winter. Tto order at 7:00 p.m. All but two which attendees can purchase a variety ÂÂ In addition to the two proposals, trustees attended the meeting. Other of foods. the Board ratified a unanimous e- attendees included the chairman of Two spending proposals were be- mail vote that increased the amount the Open Space Committee (OSC), a fore the Board. of a tennis court resurfacing con- member of the Social Committee, the tract by $500 to reflect additional ÂÂ The first was toeplace r a retain- Crosspointe manager, and a vice presi- work determined necessary during ing wall on Association prop- dent of the management company. the course of contract performance. erty that had degraded. The Board The Board edited and approved unanimously voted to accept the The OSC chairman briefed the the BOT minutes of the May 2014 best value proposal that included Board on a long standing encroach- meeting. The Board reviewed the obtaining a necessary County per- ment matter. The Board agreed that minutes from the most recent ARB, mit. The retaining wall repairs were the OSC should continue its efforts OSC and Pool Committee meetings, funded from replacement reserves. at resolution with the homeowner. If and accepted the April 2014 financial those efforts do not succeed, the Board ÂÂ The second proposal, also ap- statements. can issue a decision to protect associa- proved unanimously, was for the tion rights and property. The Social Committee updated the investment in measures designed to Board on plans for an adult commu- continued on page 6
Crosspointe Chronicle www.crosspointe.info July 2014 5 Board of Trustees continued from page 5 tions. Management will continue its contractor expressing concern over Several governance resolutions were work on the resolution. some recent incidents. Â on the agenda. Â Finally, the Board formally ac- Management provided the monthly ÂÂ The first volvedin Resolution cepted Policy Resolution 2014-02, update on the status of contract 2013-01, Assessment Collection Late Fee for Delinquent Assess- performance, and management tasks Procedures. The Board approved ments. Consistent with new legisla- during the last month. two clarifications to the resolution tion, the resolution restores the late to reflect the intent that the rel- fee to $25. The Board had approved Executive Session the new figure at the May 2014 evant date for determining whether The BOT entered into executive ses- meeting. [See page at right.] late fees and collection costs are sion to discuss individual homeowner assessed to an account is the date New Hope Church has asked for accounts and a retail development payment is received, not the date Crosspointe to support the Church’s planned for Silverbrook Road. After the owner transmits the payment. upcoming 5K run that will pass returning to public session, the Board The updated language will be pub- through some streets in Crosspointe. voted to reject three requests for late lished as an amended resolution. The Board requested that New Hope fee waivers, and have the manage- Consistent with the amendments, provide assurance that it will take ac- ment company further review a matter the standard demand letter issued tion to mitigate noise that was expe- involving a non-sufficient funds check. when an account is delinquent will rienced during last year’s run. If that Regarding the retail center, which is also be revised. assurance is received, Crosspointe will on the lot next to one containing CVS, ÂÂ The Board also considered a re- not object to the race. the Board agreed to follow counsel’s vised due process policy resolution The Board was briefed on the Presi- advice and to re-engage with the most to address ARB and other viola- dent’s plan to send a letter to the pool affected homeowners.
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voter referendum, if the BOS What’s A summary of events which affect the Crosspointe area, votes for it. This tax would be and especially what transpires at the South County imposed on the purchase of all Federation (SCF), an organization of homeowners prepared and ready-to-eat food associations and civic associations in the area south of and beverages. Lee Chapel Road and the Fairfax County Parkway. Nobody likes taxes, but there are many critical unfunded needs in our area, particularly in the LANDFILL FATE AGAIN DEFERRED school system. Mr. Hyland’s comment was, “If a meal tax is not implemented, then the real Is A Meals Tax The Answer To School Needs? estate taxes may increase much more. The meal tax is controver- Cathy Bonnefil and Bob Robertory time, ESI is to work with Fairfax County sial, and already under intense fire by the restaurant industry. Landfill staff with the goal of agreeing on a com- promise, and which must fit within the The most important thing is that, On June 16, only one day before the framework set forth by Chairman Bulova, if this tax is passed, it provides a scheduled up-or-down vote at the including: way to pay for government that Fairfax County Board of Supervi- · is not on the backs of homeown- ·Date certain landfill closure of Dec 31, sors (BOS) meeting, EnviroSolutions ers. Assuming the tax passes, the 2025. (ESI) submitted a revised proposal in BOS would determine how it · what some perceived as an attempt to ·Eliminate the berm entirely (expressly would be used; and I think that avoid a categorical rejection of their stated to be her preference) or signifi- using it to support local educa- proposed landfill extension. Sharon cantly reduce its height to no more than tion would be an excellent use.” Bulova, Chairman of the BOS, drew a 20’. Preferably, no mechanically stabilized For more information, go to: line in the sand by proposing items for earthen berm at all. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dmb/ · ifc/ifc-meals-tax-white-paper_june- a “pretty firm (framework), the param- ·In lieu of developing a park on top of the 2013.pdf eters within which we are willing to closed landfill, ESI will substitute green work “ with ESI. There followed a vig- energy usage and/or community ameni- Reinforcing Mr. Hyland’s com- orous exchange of concerns by several ties. Supervisors: not only our own Gerry ments about needs in our local · Hyland who honed in on ensuring ·Wind turbines and geothermal will not school system , Mr Dan Storck “finality” to this process and who has be part of any green energy uses. (Mt Vernon District represen- · tative on the School Board) invested untold hours in spearheading ·No truck entry from, or exit to, north- provided alarming statistics and the effort to protect our environment bound Furnace Road. and land values; but also Pat Herrity trends which portend a loss of of the neighboring Springfield District In this writer’s opinion, Crosspointe resi- stature and quality in the Fair- who spoke up about the expressed dents should applaud the faithful work of fax County school system. For concerns from his constituents, despite these elected officials! example, there are 120 languages spoken at home in the Fairfax the fact that the landfill is not in their Although the landfill issue has dominated County School system, and the district; and Linda Smyth who stated South County focus, many other topics were incoming Kindergarten class has that her high-construction Providence raised at the recent South County Federa- a 30% poverty rate and almost District doesn’t really require access tion (SCF) meeting, a couple of which merit 40% needing ESL instruction. to a bigger landfill in Lorton because attention here in Crosspointe. they already recycle almost everything. Over the last few years, Fairfax After discussion, the BOS voted to Meals Tax County schools have grown at a again defer the final decision until Mr. Hyland supports the new Meals Tax 2% annual rate, but received only their July 29 meeting. In the mean- Task Force, which may get the issue on a 1% funding increases, so per-
8 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle sonnel cuts have resulted, even to include teachers. We are experiencing the loss of some of our best teachers, who after Accepting Oak Chase playfield years of negligible salary raises and increasing job stress, are transferring to other school systems. reservations August 1 Mr. Hyland handed out a packet of information papers The playfield located across from the Oak Chase pool is available including one specifying that Covanta Fairfax, Inc. has been for organized sports. During fall soccer seasons, the playfield is awarded an extended Waste Delivery Agreement for at available for soccer practices. The fall season runs from late- least 5 years beyond the February 1, 2016 expiration of the August through mid-November. During other months, the field current Service Agreement. Covanta is a waste-to-energy is available to other Crosspointe groups and for general play facility. without reservations. A few website links related to other SCF meeting topics are: ·· Practice times will be on the hour and limited to two days per · week, per team. · Lorton Road Construction Updates: http://www.LortonRoadCon- struction.com ·· The playfield will be divided so that three teams can practice · at one time. ·Furnace Associates: htttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/furnaceas- soc.htm ·· Proper conduct must be displayed on the playfield or privi- · leges will be revoked. ·Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/ laurelhill/master_plan.htm Playfield reservations will be accepted beginning August 1. · ·Workhouse Arts Foundation: www.workhousearts.org Non-reserved fields will be open on a first come-first served · basis. Reservations must be submitted to the community center ·Concerts at the Workhouse: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/perfor- mances office by a Crosspointe resident. Forms are available at www. crosspointe.info. (Open Space)
Reservation requests must specify: ·· Date and time ·· Age group of the team ·· The number of Crosspointe residents on the team There are a large number of teams in Crosspointe. If scheduling conflicts arise, practice times may be allocated based on the number of Crosspointe residents on the team and/or teams may be limited to only one practice a week. Schedules can be viewed online at the Crosspointe Web site and will also be posted at the Oak Chase pool.
Crosspointe Chronicle www.crosspointe.info July 2014 9 Pool Committee 2014 POOL HOURS G len Eagles Oak Chase Summertime 703.690.4895 703.690.3525 Weekend & Weekend & Dates Weekdays Weekdays pool reminders Holidays Holidays June 26 Josh Helms, Secretary, Pool Committee 11am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm to July 31 Pool Parties August 1 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 9 pm to Labor Day There is a free service available to all members! Patrons may reserve a gas grill and space for a pool party on a Homeowners who are not in good standing may have their pool first-come first-served basis by mak- privileges suspended until their account balance is brought current. ing arrangement directly with manager of the pool you wish to use. There are two grills at Oak Chase and three ages of participants, number of guards may still obtain new ID cards (no grills at Glen Eagles, permitting four required, and length of the party. photo and good for this season only) simultaneous parties. Parties are not Contact the pool managers for more and stickers by completing the 2014 permitted during holidays and holiday information. Pool Registration form available at the weekends. Guests must pay the guest onsite office. Each Friday afternoon fee. Pools are also available to rent for Late Registration the forms will be provided to the Glen parties outside normal hours. Rental Eagles pool office by 3 p.m. for pickup fees vary based on the particulars of The authorized walk-in pool registra- by residents. the party, including the numbers and tions sessions have ended. Residents
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Saturday, August 9 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Oak Chase Pool
Who? RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATE POOL MEMBERS (All must be at least 21 yrs. old) ~ CROSSPOINTE POOL PASS ID What’s the next step? AND PHOTO ID REQUIRED ~ ***RSVP by July 26*** and tell us: PLEASE RSVP 1. How many are coming. Food Available for purchase from Doug the Food Dude 2. If you want to reserve wraps/salad from food truck (most $8–$12) food truck. Include your name and what you want. You pay at the party. www.dougthefooddude.com 3. Have even more fun by volunteering Drink for as little as 30 minutes—or different Bring what you want to drink. NO GLASS !! options. Paper products, ice tea, flavored water, mixers, ice, fruit salad & cookies will be furnished Just add “send me volunteer info” in your email —you can see what’s needed and BONUS : What interest/activity groups are you interested in for if it’s a fit. Thanks! We LOVE Volunteers. Crosspointe? Ex., bridge, mountain climbing, book club, yoga RSVP TO: lovers, caring for aging parents, fly fishing ???? [email protected] Include your name, contact info & area of interest. Email to [email protected]
Crosspointe Chronicle www.crosspointe.info July 2014 11 Cruisers Swim & Dive Introducing the 2014 Crosspointe Cruisers Swim and dive team coaching staff
Ann Repczynski – Swim Team Rep; Jeff Specht, Joy Wolfe – Dive Team Reps The Crosspointe Cruisers are gearing up for another exciting season! The coaches are working hard to ensure the team’s readiness for our upcoming meets. Among our coaching staff are both new and familiar faces.
fall, following in her father’s footsteps. to travel the world for two years. As a Tim Peterson is returning as the She is looking forward to working with coach she strives to couple technical Head Swim Coach. He has been the swimmers and seeing their im- acuity with the exuberant feeling of coaching with Crosspointe and Na- provements. jumping in the air. “Hoopla!” tions Capital Swim Club for the past few years. He swam for Northwestern University in college, as well is a native Katie More, Sarah Keeth, and Reid Brown is in her second year of coaching. Son of Jenni, Reid and Crosspointe Cruiser himself. He looks Megan Clark are joining the Jenni make an excellent coaching forward to helping each swimmer do Cruiser coaching staff full time this team guiding our divers through the their personal best. year. Katie and Sarah were ‘interns’ technique necessary to be successful last year and have easily stepped into in the NVDL. So much so, our Dive the shoes of coaching. All three young Jasmine Arzadon, one of the team’s Team is in Division 1 this season. new Assistant Head Swim Coach is coaches are students at South County returning to the Cruiser deck … this High School. Katie Moore and Megan Each year the Cruiser coaches are time as a coach. Jasmine spent her Clark both swim for NCAP and South dedicated and work hard to improve NVSL days tearing it up in the pool County throughout the year. Finally, each individual swimmer and divers. for the Cruisers holding many CP Mayleigh Davis is getting her feet wet Their work is already paying off and records. She recently graduated from as a Cruiser Intern Coach help out a the season looks very promising. The Wingate University where she swam couple of days a week with the swim- youngest swimmers have already gone all four years. mers. from barely putting their faces in the water to swimming across the pool. The young divers are doing that dive Jenni Brown is our returning Head Nakysa Kheirandish is in her third off the board, and getting that hurdle Dive Coach for the Cruisers. She grew year of coaching and working with done right. The Crosspointe Cruis- up as a gymnast where she excelled young swimmers on the team. She is ers have great expectations from both in vault and tumbling. While playing another Asst Coach alongside Jasmine their athletes and their coaches in the at a public pool, she was spotted by a this year. Nakysa is currently enrolled upcoming season. at Virginia Tech where is studying to dive coach and asked her who she dove become a dentist. She too swam as a for. She went to one of the dive team’s Cruiser and loves coaching the team practices and discovered the shear joy she grew up on and expects to have of flying high in the air without wor- another fantastic season. rying about landing on that pesky four inch beam. She was fortunate enough to be under the tutelage of legendary Katie Egbert has also been on the coach Julian Krug at the University of Cruisers for 13 years and coached for Pittsburgh. He then pointed her in the three. She is a graduating senior at direction of High Diving Shows (think South County Secondary School and circus), where she had the opportunity will be attending Texas A&M in the
12 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle Crosspointe Chronicle www.crosspointe.info July 2014 13 The Chronicle takes great pride in recognizing our Crosspointe Graduates Congratulations to the Class of 2014
Turner James Arndt Stephanie Bishop T.J. Arndt graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School Graduating from: South County High School for Science and Technology on June 21, 2014. While at College attending: Virginia Tech TJHSST he was a 4 year member of the crew team and of the band program, playing alto saxophone in the Throughout high school, Stephanie has participated in Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Colonials, the Marching Stallions and Winterguard at South County. and Jazz II bands. TJ is an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout She also participated three times in the pit orchestra for Troop 688. TJ will attend The University of Alabama in the spring musical and twice in the District X All-District the fall to study Civil Engineering and Construction Management. Band on flute and piccolo. Stephanie is a member of multiple honor societies, including National Honor Society, Science NHS, Spanish NHS, Mu Alpha Theta (math), and Tri-M Congratulations TJ! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad Music HS. She has been an honor roll student throughout high school, and enjoys volunteering in the community for Crosspointe Animal Hospital, in addition to other organizations. She plans to major in Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech, and hopes to go on to vet school following undergraduate studies. Adam Bacon Adam will be attending James Madison University in the fall, majoring in business marketing/information Kelly Collier systems. Adam graduated with an advanced diploma from South County High School. He is a member of the Graduating from: South County High School National Society of High School Scholars and the SCHS College attending: University of Tennessee National Honor Society. He served as a volunteer at the Lorton Community Action Center and the Wounded Accomplishments: Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chamber Warrior Project. Adam played Varsity Golf for four years Singers, French Club, Young Republican, Lacrosse, Track where he served as Captain his junior and senior years. and Field During his four years, the golf team won 4 straight conference titles, 4 straight regional appearances, 3 of 4 undefeated seasons, a 2nd place Regional finish and a 3rd place Motto: Go Vols!!!! finish at the State Championship his senior year. Adam will continue to play golf at JMU.
Allison Belkowitz McKenzie Cory
Allison graduated from South County High School with Graduating from: South County High School Honors. She was a member of the Crew team and sev- College attending: University of Kansas eral honor societies. Allison participates in Girl Scouts, which she joined in Kindergarten at Halley Elementary McKenzie participated in the marching band at South School. She earned her Bronze, Silver, Gold and Silver County as a member of the color guard. She participated Trefoil awards. Allison also held leadership positions in winter guard all four years and was a guard captain in her BBYO youth group. In June, Allison received the her senior year . McKenzie was also a member of The Linda Cohn Memorial Award from her synagogue, which National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. is awarded to the outstanding high school student of the year. Allison will attend the She has been on two mission trips to Guatamala and is University of Virginia as a pre-med student. looking forward to going again in August before heading off to college. McKenzie will be attending The University of Kansas in the fall and will be a third generation Jayhawk!
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Krista DeBrosse Rachel Epstein Graduating from: East Carolina University Graduating from: South County High School Krista DeBrosse just graduated from East Carolina College: James Madison University University with a degree in Hospitality/Event Manage- ment and a minor in Business. She graduated Summa Rachel has been on the Dance Team at South County Cum Laude and is a member of ZTA sorority. One week for 2 years, as well as danced at HeartBeats Music after graduation she was hired at PMMI (The Associa- and Dance for 13 years. Throughout high school the tion for Packaging & Processing Technologies) in their clubs she took part in included the National Honor tradeshow department. Society (NHS), National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS), Thespian Honor Society (THS), DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club, and Stallion Ambassadors. She has also helped out in community events such as the Halloween Bash, Snack With Santa, and the Easter Egg Hunt every year since 2007.
Michael DeBrosse Vincent Faiella Graduating from: South County High School Vincent graduated from Frostburg State University College attending: Virginia Tech (FSU), Frostburg, Maryland on May 22, 2014. He received a Bachelor of Science with a major in English. Michael has played baseball for South County for four At FSU he was a member of the college swim team for years as a pitcher. He is one of the founding members of four years and team captain his senior year. While on the the charity organization at the school, Stallions Lend a swim team, from his freshman to senior year he made Hand. An Honor Student, Michael was in South County’s the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) All Academic Team Leadership Program. In the fall he will attend Virginia and the Swimming Coaches Association of America Tech, where he will be studying Finance. He wants to go on to be a financial advisor. Scholar All America Team. He was also member of the National Honor Society, Phi Eta Michael’s proud parents are Wesley and Nancy DeBrosse. Sigma. Vincent is pursuing a graduate degree and a career in the Federal government.
Alyssa Desmond Nicole Frazzini Graduating from South County High School Nicole Frazzini graduated from South County High College attending: Christopher Newport University School. She participated and held leadership roles Alyssa has been involved in Young Life and DECA. She in several clubs including DECA, Key Club, National & volunteered with Lab Rescue, played soccer and field Spanish Honor Societies, Student Government, Mu hockey. She will be attending Christopher Newport Alpha Theta, and Dance Team (among others), as well University in the fall 2014, where she plans to major in as dancing competitively for 13 years at Heartbeats Pre-law. Music and Dance.
Next year, Nicole will attend the University of Pennsylvania where she will begin major- ing in English and math. She plans to be very involved in one of the dance companies on campus, as well as in other community service organizations.
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Paul Frazzini Alec Christian Jones Paul Frazzini graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Crosspointe is the only home Alec has known. He attended Tech on May 16 with a B.S. degree in Marketing and Silverbrook Elementary School from Kindergarten thru 6th Minor in Creative Writing. Throughout his time at Tech, he grade. He was a member of Cub Scout Pack 88, Troop 688 participated in various extracurricular activities including with the Boy Scouts and has participated on many youth drumming in the Jazz and Pep Bands and announcing the sports teams during that time. Alec was a proud member of the Crosspointe Swim and Dive teams for many years weekly sports report on the school’s radio station, WUVT. and was active in the community as a volunteer for the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. Alec was a 12 time After working on an internship for a social media company varsity letterman participating in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track 9th thu this spring, Paul is currently seeking a job in the Marketing Communications field. 12th grades. Alec is a two-time “Washington Post All-Met”honorable mention for Cross Country (2012 & 2013). First Team All District Cross Country, First Team All Region and First Team All State his senior year. Alec also competed in the District, Regional and State Championships for Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field. He holds the South County High School records for the Three Mile and 5000-meter events for Cross Country and Chandler Freelander the outdoor record and indoor for the 3200-meter event. He was recently selected to the “ALL South County Team” at the South County Athletic Awards event. Alec will be Chandler Freelander graduated with distinction on attending the School of Management, majoring in International Business, at George May 18, 2014, from the University of Virginia with a B.A. Mason University this fall. He will be a member of the Patriot Cross Country Team and in Arts and Sciences. She double majored in Cognitive will also run for the Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field teams. Science and in Sociology and minored in Studio Arts. Congratulations from Mom, Dad, Alexa, Aidan, and his grandparents, During her time at UVA, she was the President of UVA’s James R. Jones, Sr., Jesse and Ingeborg Christian. We love you and are very proud of you, best wishes! Film Makers Society, worked at UVA’s Digital Media Lab, and interned at Charlottesville’s public news internet site “EarlessRabbit.com” as well as the Virginia Film Festival.
Caitlyn Kost On May 16, 2014, Caitlyn Kost graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Biological Sciences & a Gavin Gilbert minor in Psychology. While at VT, Caitlyn was an active A 2014 graduate from South County High School, member of the Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority, the Phi Gavin will be attending The University of Mississippi Sigma Biology Honors Fraternity, & Sigma Alpha Lambda, in Oxford, Mississippi this fall. Gavin plans to pursue a a National Leadership & Honors organization. Caitlyn degress in Integrated Marketing Communications, and be additionally worked as an undergraduate in a polymer a part of the Greek Life on campus. chemistry research lab & recently learned that the team’s lab findings will be published in a prominent scientific journal. Caitlyn plans to pursue a future in the allied health professions field.
Zach Gilbert Nicholas Kryza A 2014 gradualte from South County High School, Nicholas Kryza graduated from South County High School Zach will be attending Rhodes College in Memphis, on June 19, 2014. He played freshman football, swam Tennessee this fall. While attending Rhodes College, Zach for two high school seasons, and was a member of the will be playing Division III Lacrosse and plans to study Varsity Baseball team. He plans to attend James Madison Computer Science. University in the fall to study Business. This summer, Nick is working as a Crosspointe lifeguard and enjoying his final season on the CP Cruisers swim team.
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Justin Mancusi Kevin Shea Justin graduated from South County High School as Kevin graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree an Honors Graduate. At South County, Justin ran cross from James Madison University. He was a member of country and track, was a member of the National Honor the first graduating class of the School of Hospitality Society, and participated in many other activities and Management. He also received his qualification as a clubs. He will attend University of Virginia in the fall Certified Specialist of Wine. majoring in computer engineering. Kevin is currently backpacking across Europe with his sister, Caroline, both graduates of SCSS. He will be start- ing his career at the new Marriott Marquis in Washington DC as a Food and Beverage Intern in the Voyager management trainee program.
Jacob Meighen Maggie Rudnicki Jacob Meighen graduated from South County High Graduating from: South County High School School. Jacob applied to and was accepted to a variety of College attending: Virginia Tech colleges/universities and has decided to begin his college studies at NOVA to obtain his AS in Engineering. He will Maggie is a member of the National Honor Society and then transfer to a 4 year school to finish his Mechanical French Honor Society. She was a member of the March- Engineering degree. ing Stallions Color Guard and served as Captain her senior year. She also participated in Winter Guard all four Throughout his High School years, Jacob has been very years and was the team Captain her senior year. Maggie engaged in a number of activities. He has been an out- is very excited to be heading to VA Tech and plans to study Biology. standing goalie on a number of club soccer teams and been very active in the Civil Air Patrol, where he has obtained the rank of Tech Sargent and several prestigious awards and certifications along the way. Additionally he has provided well over 1,000 hours of Lauren Nicole Valente community service throughout his High School years by serving those less fortunate within our local community and beyond. In June, Lauren graduated from South County High School with an advanced diploma. At South County, While we are very proud of the young man that Jacob has become, Lauren was a member of the National Honor Society, it is his example of intelligence, compassion, thoughtfulness and action SGA Leadership program and was an officer for the that warms our hearts the most. Mom & Dad Stallions Lend a Hand club. Lauren also was a member of the SYC soccer club competing in the WAGS league since middle school.
Lauren will be attending James Madison University in the fall majoring in Hospitality Caroline Shea Management. Caroline graduated cum laude with a BS in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. She received a first place award for her research at Virginia School of Osteopathic medi- Stephen Vizcarra cine and will be presenting her research at a symposium Stephen Vizcarra is graduated this month from South in Seattle this summer. Her goal is to go on to medical County High School. He will be attending the College school and she has been on 2 medical mission trips, to of William & Mary in the fall. Stephen was a member Honduras and Ghana. of the Varsity Stallions football team, a member of the National Honor Society, and an Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Caroline is celebrating her achievement by backpacking across Europe with her Troop 688. brother, Kevin.
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likely several organized gangs behind W atching our neighborhood these incidents. An USPS Inspection Service of- Gary Saturen, Neighborhood Watch Chair ficer has been assigned to cases in In this column last month I noted that we’ve entered the warm this area. He is Agent Brancato, and weather period of the year, when the number and variety of can be contacted at 703.280.7224 or incidents tend to increase. After another month and incident reports from our residents, I can confirm that. I’d like to give you an 1-877.876.2455. If you have been a update on what’s being done to deal with a couple of these issues. victim of mail fraud/mail tampering, and in all future cases, contact Agent Brancato in addition to the Fairfax Crosspointe update The police have let us know that these County Police. issues are occurring all over Fairfax Continuing mail tampering/fraud County and beyond. This is by no A couple of our residents have sug- problems: means a local Crosspointe problem. gested that part of the problem (theft of outgoing mail from homeowners’ Over much of the last year a number In a few of these cases, apprehensions individual mailboxes) could be effec- of Crosspointe residents have reported have been made primarily because tively reduced by placing large USPS mail tampering and even several bank tellers have become suspicious of mail drop boxes at a few Crosspointe incidents of checks being removed attempts to cash altered checks. Most locations. These mail drop boxes from home mailboxes, with subsequent of these apprehensions have been have been requested. Support for attempts to alter and then cash the made in nearby Maryland jurisdic- this request has been provided by the checks. Those problems have contin- tions. Police believe that there are Crosspointe Board of Trustees, Fairfax ued in the last month. County Board of Supervisors mem-
18 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle ber Pat Herrity, and most recently, in the Glen Eagles parking lot and staff, use of these facilities and adjacent Congressman Frank Wolf. Hopefully around the tennis courts at that loca- parking lots at other times is a tres- Crosspointe will receive a positive tion: It appears that the Glen Eagles passing violation. response shortly. facilities may be this summer’s evening Crosspointe has alerted our police “hangout” location of choice, just as (I applaud the efforts of all involved in patrols asking that priority attention the Oak Chase facilities and parking this initiative to develop an alternative be given to both of these community lot were over the last couple of years. to help us protect our outgoing mail. property areas. The community will We ask readers to help us spread the Even assuming that the suggested fully support trespassing and other word that these areas are only available solution is implemented, the potential charges made by the police in an effort for use when the facilities are open. for theft of incoming mail and parcels to avoid recurring problems, cost and/ Unless special arrangements are made will still be an issue. These incidents, or abuse of the community’s property. through our community management while at its worst during the holi- day season, have occurred as well in Crosspointe. Always consider making alternative arrangements for receiv- Summer Vacation Planning ing your incoming mail and parcels to Planning a vacation this summer? Start by ·· Secure your doors by using deadbolt locks. avoid this part of the problem, par- making sure your home is protected while Have a relative, friend or neighbor check ticularly if you are not usually at home the house daily. when deliveries are made, or if you are you’re away. Here are some safety tips to ·· Arrange to have the grass cut. not able to retrieve your mail shortly protect your home while on vacation: ·· Do not advertise that you are going on va- after it is delivered. These perpetra- The principle is… tors have been known to closely follow cation by posting your plans on Facebook make your home look like you never left. USPS mail delivery vehicles, removing or sending texts that you are going on what has been delivered shortly after ·· Keep shades and blinds in their normal vacation. Thieves have access to Facebook the postal staff place it in your home positions. Keeping your shades up allow as well. mailbox). your neighbors to see if there is anything ·· Ask a neighbor to park their vehicle in your suspicious happening while you are gone. I will continue to use these articles driveway. Activate your alarm system if you to provide you with updates on this ·· Stop the mail and newspaper deliveries or have one or tell a neighbor that you will be subject. ask a relative or neighbor to collect them gone and to call the police if a suspicious while you are gone. incident occurs. Trespassing ·· Put timers on several household lights so Crosspointe staff as well as our volun- they can turn off and on at appropriate teer committee members have reported times. a pattern of finding trash including ·· Do not leave large amounts of cash at empty alcohol bottles and what appears home. to be drug paraphernalia or residue
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20 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle A few community reminders Your 2014 HOA Assessments The annual Crosspointe community- Basketball Goals As a member of the Crosspointe wide inspection is in progress. Please All portable basketball goals must be look around your property and attend stored out of sight when not in use. Homeowners’ Association, you should receive a bill (payment coupon) for the to those items that need some atten- Privately owned basketball goals are quarterly assessment about two weeks tion. prohibited from being located in the before the due date, unless you are Please trim back all tree and shrub street. enrolled in the Automated Payment branches that obstruct sidewalks and Fairfax County setback Program. paths. (Crosspointe Standards, Section requirements require VI Property Maintenance Standards) basketball goals to be Quarterly assessments are $225 Signs located 15’ from the per quarter, exclusive of pipestem front property line and assessments, and are due on January 1, Only temporary real estate signs may 12’ from the side property April 1, July 1, and October 1 (these due be displayed on any lot. line. dates never change). (Article VI, Section 4 of the Covenants) Fairfax County does not Please be aware that political signs The Board of Trustees encourages permit use of basketball goals are prohibited per the Association’s owners to utilize the Automated between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. rules. Payment Program offered by FirstService Residential. Owners may also use the PayLease service (www.paylease.com) to make payments. Selling? Register today on If using the coupons you MUST send your You’ll need to obtain FSRConnect™ payment to: a disclosure packet Many of you have previously reg- Crosspointe Swim & Racquet, Inc. istered onto the FSRConnect™ site, c/o FirstService Residential which is an additional online site that The Virginia Property Owner’s P.O. Box 11983, Newark, NJ 07101-4983 supplements the Crosspointe Web site. Association Act (POAA) On FSRConnect™ you can view various Do not mail the payment to the requires property owners Crosspointe documents, reports— community manager or leave it in the who live in a community and perhaps most important —all of community center dropbox. association and are selling your personal account information. their home to obtain an as- A late fee of $25 is charged for payments You can update/edit your information sociation disclosure packet more than 30 days past due. Should and submit address or e-mail changes and to provide it to the new payment not be received within 45 days when necessary. You can monitor purchaser. If you are prepar- of the due date, additional collection fees your payment history and obtain your ing to sell your home, you will be assessed to the owner’s account. current balance. may obtain this disclosure Also, privileges to use the pool or any packet by going online at This is a secure site so you must other Crosspointe recreational facility may www.fsresidential.com. register and be provided with a PIN. be suspended if your assessments are not If you have not already registered paid. on this site, you can go to www. fsresidential.com or use the link Remember—you are responsible for pay- at the Crosspointe Web site www. ing your quarterly assessment by its due crosspointe.info under the Resources date even if you do not receive the bill. drop down menu.
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Mulch Summer Gardening Tips Add additional mulch where it is needed in planting beds to retain · Ellen Peterson MPSLD, Master · If you don’t already recycle your moisture and keep weeds down. Gardener and Horticulturist grass clippings when you mow, Organic materials tend to decompose more rapidly in hot, humid weather. Mowing/Grass please consider doing it now. The EPA estimates that yard waste · Roses · As temperatures increase, mowing accounts for up to 50% of what heights should also increase to 2½ is dumped in landfills during the Roses that are cut from your garden –3 inches for bluegrass and fescue growing season. Even when clip- late in the day tend to last longer. This combinations. Never remove more pings are taken by municipalities is a different practice than for other than ⅓ of the grass blade which to composting sites, it is expensive cut flowers, which should be cut in the causes stress to the plant. If the and not without problems. Equally early morning. grass is cut too short, root growth important is that clippings that are is slowed and turf is less tolerant of mulched back onto the yard pro- Spider mites heat and drought. Weeds are more vide desirable organic matter and Typical hot dry weather is ideal for likely to invade the lawn. nutrients. Research shows lawns spider mites on evergreens such as · will show significant improvements ·It is important to keep mower when mulching is done for a year. It spruces. If you suspect you may have blades sharp. A dull blade will rip is not a replacement for the annual an infestation (dead spots), hold a and shred grass which will weaken fall application of fertilizer. white sheet of paper under a branch the plant and promote disease. and give it a gentle tap. If mites are
22 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle The Crosspointe Gardener present, they will drop onto the paper the beetles into jars of soapy water to into the storm drains. Turf grass does and you’ll see them crawling around. prevent them from flying away. not need more than an inch of water A small infestation can be treated with per week during the growing season, a forceful spray of water from your Stakes and wires so it is easy to overwater and it’s in- hose. More severe infestations should It was pointed out to me that many credibly wasteful. Deep and infrequent be treated with a pesticide specifically people tend to forget to remove tree watering helps to maintain healthy recommended for mites. stakes that were used when planting roots and reduces weeds from germi- nating. Containers was done. Staking is typically used only when planting is done on steep Rain barrels Check your containers daily for mois- slopes or when weather conditions ture. In hot, dry weather, these con- will be severe. Stakes and any wires You can collect storm water runoff tainers need to be watered at least once should usually be removed after one from the roof of your home by con- daily if not more frequently. year. This is ample time for roots to necting downspouts to rain barrels. become established. When wires are They come in a variety of sizes and can Feeding not removed they girdle the tree and be made of wood or recycled plastic. Do not fertilize turf, trees, and shrubs cause many health problems over the Fairfax County periodically offers a during hot, dry weather. When plants life of the tree. homeowner workshop. See http:// are stressed, it is more harmful to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/rain- encourage plant growth. barrels.htm for further information. The benefits of collecting storm water Pruning in a rain barrel include: · Spring flowering shrubs should be ·Collected water can irrigate plants pruned immediately following their or be slowly released, allowing it to show. Pruning later during the sum- seep in and replenish supplies of mer will remove flower buds for the groundwater. following season. · ·Naturally soft rain water (that does Dogwoods not have dissolved minerals) is better for your plants and also for Flowering dogwoods are sensitive to washing your car. drought stress. Keep them healthy by · maintaining a large ring of mulch 2-3” ·Saves money as well as water. · thick around but not touching the ·Helps mitigate pollution in the trunk (remember – NO volcanoes!). Chesapeake Bay by reducing runoff. Water them thoroughly during dry periods. As always, con- tact me at Japanese beetles W atering 703.495.9027 or A big July headache is the attack of Water runoff is a big problem whether LN856@ Japanese beetles. Beetle traps are really it results from a rainstorm or from aol.com if not very effective for the typical home- our sprinklers. Water flows directly you have owner because they tend to attract from our yards into the storm sewer any questions more beetles into the yard. If you feel system and moves quickly into creeks, or problems. it is necessary to use traps, place them streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. If at least 25 feet from plants that tend to you use a sprinkler system, monitor Happy be susceptible. They are especially fond it carefully to be certain only turf and Summer! of deteriorating flower blossoms. You planting beds are watered and not the Happy can prevent the beetles somewhat by pavement. I’ve seen some yards that Gardening! removing blossoms and by knocking are sending huge amounts of water
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24 July 2014 www.crosspointe.info Crosspointe Chronicle Community News Back-2- School ack to School is an exciting time in the life of a child and their parents! However, for manyB low income families in South- east Fairfax County, it can be extreme- ly stressful as families worry about how they will afford the necessary school supplies. YOU (and your friends, col- leagues, neighbors, book club, faith- based group—you get the idea!) can help minimize the worry and ensure a confident start to the school year for local children by donating a new backpack and supplies. LCAC is utilizing “Sign Up Genius” so that you may “adopt” a child and then use the grade specific list of school supplies to fill a backpack with appropriate supplies for each child that you “adopt.” When selecting back- packs, please be mindful of the gender of the child. (A 4th grade boy would probably not be happy if he ended up with a pink Hello Kitty backpack!) Visit http://bit.ly/1oNnjtG to see the list of children who need your help. For more information, visit LortonAc- tion.org or if you have questions, mail [email protected] or call Kathy, 703.339.5161, ext. 170.
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