In the News

The HOA recently sent notices to several homeowners that black algae stains are a maintenance violation and requires mitigation (cleaning). These black stains typically occur on north facing roofs (receives little sunshine and can remain damp for long periods) and are caused by an airborne algae (type of mold) that is endemic to the east coast from Florida to New England. Once a roof is affected, the spores can literally spread from home to home. There are several remedies not the least of which is roof replacement (ouch). There are also several products and countless businesses that claim the offending spores and resulting stains can be removed. Here are the remedies:

If you did ... you get a second chance before the recycle bin police come after you! ;-)

On Thursday, June 19th, Con-Serv Industries delivered new 48 gallon recycling containers to all residents in Raspberry Falls. We distributed notification asking that residents leave out their smaller containers that morning for pickup. Several residents did not leave their small containers out so we are asking that if you still have the smaller bins, please place those recycling bins curbside this Thursday, June 26th by 6:00a.m. A truck will be by to pick up the old containers. Please use these new containers for the single-stream recycling program.

Calling all Volunteers!!! The Raspberry Falls HOA is in need of volunteers to serve on the following Resident  Committees: 

On Thursday, June 19th, CSI will be delivering a single 48 gallon container for all recycle material. Please have your smaller containers curbside by 6:00 am and leave the containers out for pick up by CSI. The larger containers will be delivered the same day.

From the Marquis sales office:

Marquis Homes is hosting a Groundbreaking Event Saturday, May 31st form 1 - 5 PM. The Estate Series Westover Model is under construction. Take golf cart community tours and learn about all of the breathtaking collections of Marquis Homes at Raspberry Falls. Raspberry residents are invited to attend.


Download the complete brochure to learn more:
Ground Breaking Ceremony May 31 2008.pdf

Virginia International Polo Club (VIPolo) will host another exciting polo event to benefit Capital Hospice. The inaugural Polo Cup was such a success that VIPolo founder and polo player Maureen Brennan was very excited to continue their involvement with Capital Hospice. The proceeds from the Polo Cup will go toward the Loudoun County Inpatient Center Building Fund. Thanks to the leadership of visionary real estate developer Al Van Metre, the proposed facility will have a home in Van Metre’s Glascock Field at Stone Ridge where US 50 and Gum Springs Road meet.

There are many of us (maybe all of us)  that only received one recycle bin from our new contractor (CSI). After waiting patiently for an answer from the HOA, I called CSI to get the straight scoop. Here it is:

They didn't have enough on hand to provide two to each homeowner. More bins are on order and will be delivered as soon as they are received by CSI. In the meantime, I will improvise (save those boxes from COSTCO!).

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted 7 to 2 to deny permits to build several cell towers in western Loudoun. Here's an excerpt from Sally Kurtz, Catoctin supervisor:

The towers would have detracted from western Loudoun's historical charm and natural beauty. Imagine a gigantic fake pine rising 40 feet above the rest of the trees. ... We sell scenery. Our rural tourism business is booming, and that is because of the way the area looks.

Supervisors Waters and York (board Chairman) voted to approve the applications on grounds that many residents in western Loudoun are unable to access broadband internet that the new towers could provide. They also cited a safety concern because of spotty cell coverage in some areas.

So, no new cell towers in the vicinity of Raspberry ... at least not for now.

The homeowners elected Kathy Haberman to the HOA Board of Directors at the annual meeting tonight. Kathy is a 14 year Leesburg resident and a Raspberry resident since 2004. She currently is serving on the Landscape and Budget committee with Scott Lutz, Matt Elliott and Greg Branic. She is looking forward to serving the community as a Board member and preserving the Raspberry character and quality of life we all enjoy. Kathy is now the second homeowner on the Board as we prepare for the long anticipated HOA turnover to the residents from Van Metre.

Congratulations Kathy!