Volunteer needed to pick up The Rambler from editor, have it printed (at Mail Boxes, Etc. in Kingstowne) and distribute copies to each route. Involves counting newsletters for the routes and separating into bags. This person also will be responsible for maintaining the roster of volunteers who deliver The Rambler. Commitment is about 3-4 hours over the Thursday-Saturday before the 4th Tuesday of each month that The Rambler is printed (September-November, January-June).
In addition, since Marty Williams has started as our new editor, she is looking for someone to take her delivery route of The Rambler. Delivery takes place the weekend before the 4th Tuesday of the month.
If you can help, please give Carl Sell a call at 703-971-4716.
Special Crime Alert
March 18, 2003
Ridge View Drive 5900: On March 18 at 11:55 p.m., an Alexandria area man, 39, got out of his car and was walking to his house when two men ran at him from some bushes at the side of his home. One man pointed a sawed-off shotgun at the victim and demanded the bags he was carrying. The suspect grabbed the bags from the victim and struck him in the head with the weapon. Both suspects then fled the area in a white Nissan Maxima. The victim refused rescue for a cut on his head. The armed suspect was described as black, in his late 20's, five feet nine inches tall and weig! hed 170 pounds. He was wearing a white shirt and jeans. There is no description of the second suspect.RHCA Position Available - Rambler Distributor
Volunteer is needed to pick up the Rambler from editor, have it printed (at Mail Boxes, etc. in Kingstowne) and distribute copies to each route manager. Position includes counting newsletters for the routes and separating into bags. This person also will be responsible for maintaining the roster of volunteers who deliver the Rambler. (All the routes are presently covered and have several standby substitutes.) Commitment is about 3-4 hours over the Thursday-Saturday before the 4th Tuesday of each month that the Rambler is printed (September-November, January-June).
In addition, we are looking for someone to sell ads for the Rambler in order to help offset the costs of production.
If you can help, please give Carl Sell a call at 703-971-4716.
Keep an eye open for our "Slow Down - We report Speeders" Signs
On Friday evening, Nov. 8, 2002, the two signs designed to help control speeding in Rose Hill were stolen from their locations on Cottonwood Drive and the corner of Willowood and Saddle Tree. The police have been notified and RHCA is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. Obviously, someone is taking great objection to our campaign to protect our community from speeders. If you see anyone speeding, get the license number and call the police non-emergency number 703-691-2131. Maybe the thief will get caught speeding!
If you have any information, call the police or one of the RHCA officers. Your information will be kept strictly confidential. We also are asking for information about the sign that was missing from the area near Lark lane and Rose Hill Drive in late September. It was a sign announcing our monthly meeting.
Breaking News!
One of our signs mysteriously reappearedNovember 14th after being missing for six days!
Neighborhood Watch Needs Volunteers
If you can spare a few hours during 2003, we can use your help and lessen the burden on others. We do ask that you attend a police-sponsored orientation program and then commit to approximately four hours of service durin9 a six-month period. Call Nei9hborhood Watch Coordinator Woody Betts at 703-971-0520 or contact him via e-mail at rosehillwatch@aol.com
Heritage Plan Update
On Wednesday, October 23, the Fairfax County Planning Commission adopted a comprehensive plan amendment that limits development of the Heritage Academy site on May Boulevard in Rose Hill to that which is compatible with the entire community. The owner of the property had asked that the density be raised to 4-5 dwelling units per acres. The property is zoned R-3 which would allow approximately 2.6 dwelling units per acres. The previous plan language, adopted years ago when the property was known as the Meadowview Swim Club, identified the use as private recreation. The new language will call for potential residential development at 2-3 dwelling units per acre. The Rose Hill Civic Association and the Lee District Land Use Task Force supported rejection of the increase in density and recommended that residential density in the plan be compatible with the actual zoning. If you have questions, call Carl Sell at 703-971-4716.
Fairfax County Crime Solvers
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Fairfax County Crime Solvers along with the Fire Marshal's Office is asking for the public's assistance identifying the persons responsible for an arson which occurred at the Rose Hill Elementary School, located at 6301 Rose Hill Drive, in Alexandria. Fire investigators were called to the school about 4:45 PM on Monday, July 22, after a fire consumed the playground to the rear of the school. The equipment was made with a plastic, protective coating which contributed to the fire quickly consuming the entire playground. Due to the extensive damage, the playground will need to be completely replaced. Estimated cost of damage to the playground is $65,000.00.
Anyone with information on this arson or the people responsible is asked to call Fairfax County Crime Solvers at 1-800-673-2777 or 703-691-8888. a $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information which leads to an arrest and indictment.
