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Getting ready for Spring in Montpelier with the Easter Egg Hunt and Glo in the Garden.TRANSCRIPT
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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 March/April 2014
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier Today March/April 2014
Goodbye Winter Goodbye Winter Goodbye Winter Goodbye Winter ----
Hellooo Spring.Hellooo Spring.Hellooo Spring.Hellooo Spring.
Easter Egg HuntEaster Egg HuntEaster Egg HuntEaster Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12Saturday, April 12Saturday, April 12Saturday, April 12
2 pm at the Common Grounds2 pm at the Common Grounds2 pm at the Common Grounds2 pm at the Common Grounds See page 9 for detailsSee page 9 for detailsSee page 9 for detailsSee page 9 for details
Photo by Gloria Hynes
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MONTPELIER TODAY 2 March/April 2014
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MONTPELIER TODAY 3 March/April 2014
Inside this issue: MONTPELIER TODAY is published by the
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MONTPEL IER TODAY i s published six times per year (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by the Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Material for the newsletter must be submitted by the 15
th of
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P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709-2503
or e-mail to: [email protected]
Advertisements are not an endorsement of products or services by the Board of Trustees or the Montpelier Community Association, Inc.
Please Note
If you have sold your home
or are a new owner, please
drop us a note listing the lot
number and the name of the
new owner. Requests for
resale packages ($25 paya-
ble to MCA) should be sent
to the above address or call
888-622-4630 x102.
If you are renting your home and have a mailing address other than Montpelier, please let us know. We want all members to receive their MCA correspondence and MONTPELIER TODAY in a timely manner.
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For Inquiries: Mary Hughes, Editor [email protected] or 888-622-4630 x103
MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
March/April 2014 Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008 [email protected]
Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee
301 325-0497 [email protected]
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267 [email protected]
Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social & Nominating Committees
301 490-7614 [email protected]
Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]
Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]
Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]
Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 [email protected]
Committees
Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 442-5253 [email protected]
Communications Committee Tony Fleming, Chair [email protected] 240 841-2787
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]
Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]
Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]
Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102
2014 Board of Trustees
Presidents Letter 4
December 2013 Board Meeting Minutes 6
January 2014 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7
January 2014 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8
Easter Egg Hunt 9
Financials 10
Security Committee Report 12
Traffic Committee Report 13
Swim Team Committee Report 14
ACCC Approval Form 16
Helping Hands 21
GLO in the Garden 15
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MONTPELIER TODAY 4 March/April 2014
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday March 11 and Tuesday, April 8 for the monthly board meengs at
Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners
are encouraged to a!end.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) The next meengs will be Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 3. All meengs are at Deereld
Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Winter warriors,
The 2014 Board is seated and diving into the business
of our community by planning an excing summer
around the common grounds. The 2014 Board you
elected consists of:
Jean Sorenno, an original homeowner who is giving
us another year of her careful deliberaons; Brad
Gimbert, who grew up in his current home and jumps
in to help anyone in need, is the co-chair of Facilies
Commi!ee with Ron Paul Buehler, our long me swim
team advocate; Jack Keang, our professional capital
improvements project manager, has agreed to serve
as our Vice President for another year; Tim Jacobs, the
voice of reason from Crestmont Lane, connues to
serve his newly adopted community; Lillian Fazio, an-
other original homeowner, donates her bookkeeping
excellence and hones her skills in Quick Books as our
Treasurer and Tennis Commi!ee chairman; Tricia Dou-
ville, who grew up within sight of the pool, returns as
our decision making conscience, Board Secretary, and
party planning Social Chairman; and last but not least,
Richard Mason, the Security and Trac Commi!ee
Chairman extraordinaire, blasts into another year of
watching our streets and linking us so carefully to not
only the Prince Georges County Police but County
Councilwoman, Mary Lehman.
Thanks to all of them for their reless service year
a7er year.
Our goal this year is to provide something for every-
one; we want to get every last neighbor to the com-
mon grounds for at least one funcon. Last year, we
had the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
and I met someone who has lived here for a number of
years, but had never been to the common grounds.
She gured the pool was just too crowded and pre-
ferred running. How nice that Felipe Arzayus 5K &
Fun Run added a new dimension to our oerings. This
year will be even bigger and be!er.
You know the saying use it or lose it? Well, would-
nt it be nice if our community promoted our own 30-
minute acvity challenge? We have opportunies to
challenge anyone in our community and to connue to
bring our families together, we are planning acvies
that will appeal to a wide variety of interests. Your
Assessment, and a host of volunteers, bring us:
Tennis
Pickle Ball
Walking/Jogging Path around the Common Grounds
5K Fun Run
Water Aerobics
Easter Egg Hunt
Wednesday Night Pizza at the Pool
Flick n Float Movie Nights
Independent Lap Swimming
Fall Fesval with Hay Ride and Cake Walk
Pot lucks @ Memorial Day, 4th
of July & Labor Day
Learn about small hand tools at the Sunshade Build-
ing Day
Basketball, Soccer, So7ball, Volleyball and plans for
Horseshoes (new) and Shue Board (new)
We are so lucky to live in such a great community
where our neighbors step forward to keep our homes
a!racve and compevely priced. The Architectural
Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) had two new
members sign up, Michael Flowe (2013) and Lawrence
Taylor (2014) which is GREAT news since our form of
self government can only survive if we have interested
neighbors. Thank you so much to both of them.
We also enjoyed the revitalizaon of the Welcome
Commi!ee and their Saturday visits to newcomers to
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MONTPELIER TODAY 5 March/April 2014
Have You Paid The 2014 Annual Assessment ?
Adavits and Assessment Noces were mailed to all
Montpelier homeowners in late January. The Assess-
ment is $295 and due March 1, 2014. All members
paying the assessment on me receive one free pool
passgood for 5 free entries during the 2014 season.
If you havent paid the assessment and lled out the
adavit, dont delay. Payment of the assessment is
due March 1 and late a7er March 31, 2014. Payments
a7er March 31 must include an addional $50 admin-
istrave fee and $2.95 interest per month.
If you need an adavit or pool user form, please email
or call Mary Hughes ([email protected]/ 888
622-4630 x103).
Please call the MCA treasurer, Lillian Fazio-301 776-
3267, if you have any addional quesons.
Montpelier. Rilla Po2er and her volunteers get the
names of our new residents from Mary Hughes, our
reless Administrave Assistant, and send newcomers
a post card asking for a good me to stop by. Their
welcome includes some informaon about Montpel-
ier, Laurel and the County and a box of cookies or
some other goodie. Who doesnt like giving or geUng
cookies? Unfortunately, Rilla must step down (very
reluctantly) from organizing the visits and is asking for
someone to replace her. What a be!er way to stay
involved, at your own pace, with the community.
Come help us welcome all those newcomers!
In addion to what I menoned above, your lowest
annual assessment of any in the Balmore Washington
Metroplex gets you:
Volunteer self government (one of the last in exist-
ence)
Well maintained athlec facilies
A volunteer administered system to maintain good
community relaonships (ACCC)
Controls on standards of good taste for improve-
ments to our homes
Maintenance of our high standards to help a!ract
home buyers
Communicaons professionals that volunteer their
experse to keep us all informed
Master Gardeners design services , labor and advice
column
Project management professional that gets the most
out of every capital improvement dollar
Pool administraon volunteers that provide a safe
and fun lled summer
Tennis enthusiasts that protect our FOUR full-sized
courts
Volunteer nancial management that passes inde-
pendent audit every year
Security advice and responsiveness that includes a
close associaon with the Prince Georges County
Police
Iniave and momentum to work on our trac and
roads issues with our County Counsel
An outlet to resolve issues among neighbors
Why not get involved early this spring? Sign up to help
us build our own sun shade over the picnic pad by the
sand volleyball court (e-mail me at [email protected]
to volunteer) or work on our landscaping as we get it
ready for the summer.
Lastly, we are considering adding solar panels to our
pool buildings to generate some addional revenue,
plan to add a new feature or two to the open-year-
round playground, and plan to re-whitecoat the pools
(once the season is over). There is something for eve-
ryone this year with the Montpelier Community!
Bob Derrick
President
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Neighbors, now that we are getting ready
for spring, dont forget to
clean up the leaves and debris
along the curbs surrounding
your yard.
And while sprucing up the yard, re-
member that the County will not pick
up YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS. Yard trim must be placed in heavy-duty paper
bags or re-usable trash cans with lids. Limbs
collected curbside must not exceed four (4) feet
in length and three (3) inches in diameter and
must be securely ed in bundles.
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MONTPELIER TODAY 6 March/April 2014
Trustees in A2endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,
Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang,
Richard Mason.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Brad Gimbert and Jean
Sorrenno.
Community Members Present: Laszlo Boesze, Mary
Derrick, and Mary Hughes.
President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at
7:02 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the November 2013 board meeng were
reviewed. Trustee Fazio made a moon to accept the
minutes. Trustee Keang seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements
which were distributed.
Trustee Fazio reported that the accountant started
the compilaon. He also proposed an annual fee for
accounng services ($4,000). The board would like
to see what services are covered in the proposal be-
fore making a decision.
Trustee Fazio recommended an increase in the year-
ly assessment to build up the reserve fund again and
to fund the upcoming capital expenditures of white
coang and repairs. Trustee Buehler expects the
capital expenditures will be low and Trustee Jacobs
quesoned why the assessment needs to be in-
creased if we are in the black. Trustee Keang re-
minded the trustees that in addion to the white
coang, the pool building will need a new roof, new
pool furniture will be needed and new sun shades
have been proposed. Trustee Mason said our assess-
ment is low and cost of living is increasing. The in-
crease is limited to 5% per the governing documents.
Trustee Douville made a moon to increase the as-
sessment to $295 for 2014. Trustee Keang second-
ed the moon and it passed unanimously.
The proposed annual budget was reviewed. Com-
munity member, Mr. Boesze, suggested an increase
for electric. Maintenance and repair for the pool was
also increased. Trustee Keang made a moon to
accept the amended budget. Trustee Fazio seconded
the moon and it passed unanimously. A copy will
be printed in the next newsle!er.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
Trustee Keang reported that a new neighbor has a
camping trailer in the driveway. A call will be made
to explain that it must be in storage between Novem-
ber 1 and March 31.
A ne was held in abeyance unl February 1 for a
homeowner to nish repairs to his house.
Communicaons Commi2ee: Tony Fleming, Chairper-
son (absent)
No report.
Facilies Commi2ee:
A chairperson is sll needed. Trustee Buehler will dis-
cuss the posion with Trustee Gimbert.
Pool Commi2ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
The pool is winterized and the cover is in place.
Social Commi2ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
Trustee Douville has not been able to get a date for
visit of the Santa on the retruck. Trustee Buehler
will also try to get the date so that it can be an-
nounced to the neighborhood.
The holiday lights judging will be Sunday, December
22. The winners will be announced on the website,
facebook, newsle!er and email.
Security Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason distributed his report and said there
were no crimes reported in Montpelier in the last
two months.
A gi7 card for guns will be held in Laurel on De-
cember 14.
The Cops Coee topic was on safety in the home.
The Senior Appreciaon Breakfast featured presen-
taons by Councilwoman Mary Lehman and the Di-
rector of Laurel Hospital.
Trac Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Pepco announced that only Mr. Pleasant, not Cedar-
brook, was geUng new trees to replace those cut down.
Trustee Mason will speak to them and Mary Lehman to
be sure that Cedarbrook also gets new trees.
Tennis Commi2ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio reported that our a!orney sent a le!er to
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2013
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MONTPELIER TODAY 7 March/April 2014
the company concerning our guarantee on the courts.
They have said that they sll intend to x the cracks.
Welcoming Commi2ee: Rilla Po2er, Chairperson
(absent)
Trustee Mason reported that 8 post cards have been
sent out to new neighbors to set up a welcome visit,
but no visits are scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS:
Whitecoang will be considered in the spring as too
many unanswered quesons arose during the bid pro-
cess. Three bids, all around $100,000, were secured,
but there were many caveats included which could
raise the price. At this point it is best to work on the
Scope of Work, redo the bids and prepare for white
coang next fall as soon as the pool closes.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
preschool room. The moon was made and seconded
to adjourn at 8:22 pm. The moon passed unanimous-
ly.
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Deereld Community Center
January 9, 2014
Meeng Minutes
Commi2ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert and Jack Keang.
Commi2ee Members Absent with Cause: None.
Community Members Present: Bob Derrick, William Gar-
re!, and Mary Hughes.
Guests Present: Charles Grillo, Vivint Solar
The meeng was called to order at 7:03 PM by M. Bod-
die. The minutes of the December meeng were not
available.
OLD BUSINESS:
12704 Silverbirch Lane Fine held in abeyance unl Feb-
ruary 1 pending compleon of repairs.
12234 Shadetree Lane Large mobile home is gone. No
violaon exists at present.
New Business:
12203 Shadetree Lane A fence (over 4 7 tall) was in-
stalled without prior approval. A le!er will be sent
giving the owner 30 days to request approval for
the fence and an excepon to the 4 7. require-
ment or remove the fence.
8803 Gramercy Lane Homeowner requested approval
for a 10x12 shed. J. Keang made a moon to
approve the shed pending receipt of the nal di-
mensions for height (not to exceed 10 7.) The
moon was seconded and passed unanimously.
12505 Ivory Pass - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a re-
quest for approval to install solar panels on the
roof. M. Flowe made a moon to approve the
request. C. Hebert seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
12613 Mt. Pleasant - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a
request for approval to install solar panels on the
roof. M. Flowe made a moon to approve the
request. C. Hebert seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
12613 Ivystone - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a re-
quest for approval to install solar panels on the
roof. M. Flowe made a moon to approve the
request. C. Hebert seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
The ACCC Guidelines, as revised at the December 3, 2013
meeng, were approved and signed by all commi!ee
members. They will be given to the Board of Trustees at
the January 14, 2014 meeng.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, February
6, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Community Center. The
meeng adjourned at 7:35 pm.
ACCC REPORT
Boats, Campers, Recreational Vehicles, & Trailers May Be
Parked in Your Driveway Beginning April 1 through October 31.
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2014
Trustees in A2endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,
Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Ja-
cobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and
Mary Hughes.
President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at
7:02 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the December 2013 board meeng
were reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to ac-
cept the minutes. Trustee Douville seconded the mo-
on and it passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements
which were distributed.
Trustee Fazio reported $63,353 net income for the
associaon for 2013. She put $50,000 into reserve,
which brings the reserve accounts to $128,000.
Trustee Fazio recommended a yearly contract for
accounng services with A. Simmons. The Basics
package covers a compilaon, tax preparaon,
1099s, and support including Quick Books instruc-
on and the cost ($3,788) is in line with our current
charges for accounng. Trustee Douville made a
moon to enter into the Basics annual package
($947/quarterly). Trustee Sorrenno seconded the
moon and it passed with Trustee Keang opposed.
Trustee Keang raised the queson whether three
bids for the annual contract are required by the gov-
erning documents. There have been problems in the
past nding accountants willing to take on this ser-
vice and Mr. Simmons is local and has provided good
service at a reasonable price. Trustee Keang will
see if there are accountants interested in providing
the service that the associaon needs for the future.
Trustee Fazio reported that the sale of a vacant
house on Oxwell Lane has fallen through. The associ-
aon has a money judgment for past due assess-
ments which should be paid when the house is sold.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
Trustee Keang reported that the trailer on
Shadetree is gone.
Four approvals were granted for solar panels and one
approval for a new shed.
A le!er was sent for a 6 foot fence installed without
prior approval.
Facilies Commi2ee:
Trustee Derrick made a moon to accept Trustee
Gimbert and Trustee Buehler as co-chairs of the Facili-
es Commi!ee. Trustee Keang seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously.
Pool Commi2ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
The pool is closed.
Social Commi2ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
The holiday lights judging went well. The winners
were announced on the website, facebook, news-
le!er and email.
The next event will be the Easter Egg Hunt on Satur-
day, April 12 and a cake walk may be added to the
event.
Security Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason distributed his report. The re de-
partment said it is okay to burn leaves at present, but
if condions get dry it will not be allowed.
District VI has a new commander, Major Cara Lloyd.
Solicitors connue to be a problem. The County re-
quires a permit for solicitors and the associaon nev-
er gives permission for solicing. Call 911 if a solici-
tor will not leave the premises when told to do so.
Vehicles without current, valid tags are not allowed
to be stored in your driveway or on the street.
Trac Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Pepco planted 44 trees near the power lines along
Cedarbrook and Mt. Pleasant. They are red buds and
dogwoods.
The Cops ocers received many comments on
lighng needs in the neighborhood.
Trustee Mason has made three calls to the county
regarding the dead tree on the corner of Briardale
and Cedarbrook. He was told it can take up to a year
for a response.
Trustee Mason was told that all Bradford pear trees
will eventually be removed by the county. As this
will change the appearance of Montpelier, Trustee
Mason was asked to get addional informaon. He
will nd out if this can be delayed, staggered or if
people can opt out of the program.
Tennis Commi2ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
There has been no acon from Mid Atlanc on the
cracks in the tennis court surface. Trustee Fazio will
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MONTPELIER TODAY 9 March/April 2014
write them a le!er that the associaon will le a consum-
er complaint with the Maryland A!orney Generals
oce, the Be!er Business Bureau, and the Home Im-
provement Commission if they do not repair the courts
as promised.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Buehler will look into purchasing a shade struc-
ture kit to be installed on the pad at the volleyball
court. Facilies Commi!ee might consider asking for
volunteers from the community to install it.
New equipment for the playground will be researched
again.
Trustee Douville suggested that a call for new board
members be put on the covers of the next newsle!ers.
Trustee Derrick suggested that all board members try
to nd at least one person to run for a board posion
or join a commi!ee through personal conversaons
with likely neighbors.
Trustee Douville asked interested board members to
a!end the January 25 meeng on the 2014 5K at Mr.
Arzayuss home.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 7:54 pm. The moon passed unanimously.
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Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm MCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common grounds
Bring your Easter basket and join us for a hoppin fun time.
Ages 12 and under (adult must be present).
RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP by April 5 April 5 April 5 April 5 to Tricia Douville,
301 490301 490301 490301 490----7614 7614 7614 7614 or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with the total children attending, their ages, and your lot number
In case of inclement weather, please check the
MCA Info line 888 622 4630 Helpers Needed:
Contact Tricia if you can help hide eggs for the hunt!!!
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MONTPELIER TODAY 10 March/April 2014
FINANCIAL REPORT
Montpelier Community Associaon, Inc. Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual
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MONTPELIER TODAY 11 March/April 2014
Submi!ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual, connued
Jan 14 Budget
BALANCE SHEET
As of January 31, 2014
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There were no reported crimes in our community since
our last report in Montpelier Today. Residents have ex-
perienced nuisances of solicitaon and suspicious knock-
ing on doors and windows. Please read the Police and
Security Commi!ee recommendaons for immediate
acon to reduce and stop door to door solicitaon. With
both types of personal invasion, please call 911 so the
local County patrolmen can invesgate. The 911 dis-
patchers are not the police. The dispatchers encourage
you to provide as much informaon as possible. Our
police department encourages you to call 911 if in
doubt. As the police say, "Please don't complain if you
haven't called the police." The police remind me it is
every resident's responsibility to report suspicious and
illegal acvity to 911. District VI (Beltsville) command
has changed and we now have Major Kara Lloyd, Com-
mander, and Capt. Tony Mills as Assistant Command-
er. Major Lloyd, who spoke at our last MCA Annual
Meeng, supports our community and appreciates all
that our residents do to prevent crime in our neighbor-
hood.
Please ask all ulity representaves for idencaon.
There have been a number of imposters trying to come
in your house. BE AWARE! Connue to be totally aware
of phone, mail, and internet scams. Do not respond or
send any money.
The next Cizens Police Academy session begins on 3-31-
14 and runs every Monday evening for 12 weeks. This is
an excellent experience since you get to see how each
department funcons. Please call Richard Mason for
more details.
Richard Mason, Security Chair
[email protected]/301-346-6250
SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION
1. The Security Commi!ee recommends you
place a sign next to doorbell that says:
Unless you are family, a friend, or you
have an appointment, please do not disturb.
2. You do NOT have to open door. If you do,
kindly tell solicitor that it is against Prince
Georges County law and Montpelier Commu-
nity policy to allow solicing unless they have
a county permit and badge.
3. Keep a picture of the no solicing sign near
your front door. There are signs posted at all
entrances to Montpelier.
4. Keep a copy of the County Dept. of PermiUng,
Inspecons, and Enforcement Ordinance an-
nouncing no solicing unless solicitor is issued
a permit and badge. Tel 301-883-3840 for
more informaon.
5. If they do not leave, get a good descripon of
person and even take picture of them. Also
get a car descripon, if available.
6. If solicitor won't leave, tell the person that
you are calling 911 for the police to come.
Since we have No Solicing signs at all four
entrances to our community, the violaon is
also considered trespassing.
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MONTPELIER TODAY 13 March/April 2014
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT Your Trac Commi!ee has called the Prince Georges
County Dept. of Public Works to request pot holes be
repaired on Montpelier Drive, Shadetree Lane, Radnor,
and Royal Ridge. Thanks for all your reports.
We are contacng Comcast Cable to request they repair
all cable boxes in the community. You can assist by
calling Comcast, too.
The last phase for the county to remove mature Brad-
ford Pear Trees on their right of way won't start for 1 to
2 years. The Tree Managers will have a community
meeng, and residents can request that trees in front of
their house not be removed.
Richard Mason, Trac Chair
[email protected]/301-346-6250
Sec. 5-202. License required.
Any person who intends to act in the capacity of a solicitor shall, prior to entering into or upon any residential dwelling ..., obtain a license therefor from the Director [of Permitting, Licenses and En-forcement], except those persons, partnerships, or corporations specifically exempted under Sections 5-207.06, .07 of this Division.
Sec. 5-205. License: description; to be carried on
person.
(a) A license issued pursuant to this Division shall show the name and address of the solicitor, the name and address of the business to be represented, the date of issuance and expiration of the license, and one (1) of the photographs submitted by the licensee shall be attached to the license. (b) Every licensee shall carry his license with him at all times while engaged in soliciting and shall display said license to the prospective buyer prior to making any solicitation. Every licen-see shall permit any person, upon request, to per-sonally inspect his license, including any police officer or County inspector of licenses who makes such request. (c) It shall be within the discretion of the Director to allow a person, partnership or corpora-tion soliciting within the County to design its own badge to be worn by all its employees and agents located in the County; provided, that: (1) All such badges are first submitted to and approved by the Director. (2) One design is
used for all such employees and agents. (3) The badge contains such information as required by the Director, including, but not limited to, the name of the licensee, the name of principal, expiration date, and a disclaimer stating that possession does not constitute endorsement by the County. (4) The said principal thereby immediately assumes responsibil-ity to secure proper distribution of the license and its return upon expiration. (5) Any unauthorized use thereof, or fraud or misrepresentation perpetuated by the use thereof in any unauthorized manner, is actionable against the person undertaking such dis-tribution. (d) No license shall be valid unless it bears the signature of the Director or his lawful designate and has his official seal affixed thereto. (CB-119-1974)
Sec. 5-207.09. Penalty for violations of act.
Any person required to be licensed under this Divi-sion who acts in the capacity of a door-to-door so-licitor without first having obtained a license, or continues to act after a license has been denied, sus-pended, or revoked, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or incarceration up to six (6) months in jail, or both such fine and imprisonment. (CB-119-1974) Source: http://lis.princegeorgescountymd.gov/lis
THE PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY CODE
SUBTITLE 5. BUSINESSES AND LICENSES, Division 15. Door-to-Door Solicitors
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MONTPELIER TODAY 14 March/April 2014
THE MARLIN FAMILY SENDS WARM WISHES FOR A
WONDERFUL 2014 TO ALL OUR MONTPELIER NEIGHBORS!
Does it seem that winter is here to stay? Cold weather condions; ice and snow, snow and more snow? Two
hour school delays or be2er, no school!!! Coats, boots, gloves and hats replace the summer carefree look of
shorts, bathing suits and ip ops? Dont fret, not yet good news is on the horizon that pesky Phil the
groundhog predicts spring is scheduled to arrive in late March.
Spring rewards us for surviving winter by giving us bold beauful colors and warm weather with promise of a
great summer to follow! Summer in Montpelier rewards the community with the opening up the pool and the
start of another great Marlins Swim Season. In fact, in just 3 short months the Montpelier Pool will be ring up
in preparaon of the Marlins 47th season. The Marlin family looks forward to welcoming back return swimmers
and especially looks forward to greeng new swimmers and their families.
The Marlin Swim Team is a summer league that welcomes children from 6-18 with varied levels of swimming
skills. This program has been one of the largest recreaonal programs in Montpelier for over 46 years. Swim-
ming is a great sport!!! In addion, the Marlin Team really does bring out the best in our youth great team-
work and camaraderie!!!!
Look for more informaon in the Spring Newsle2er.
Interested, quesons or concerns please contact Lynne Collman at [email protected] or (301)776-3098.
Marlin Team Corner!!!
Thank you and may 2014 be good to all!!!!!!
What do our swimmers do during the o season?
Here are just a few:
5th graders at Montpelier Elementary School, Kae
Godshall and Allison DeMik along with a third student
won a spot in the Final 4 in Prince Georges County
Science Bowl. They will put their talents to the test
on April 1, 2014.
Amanda Hong, 8th grader, at Chesapeake Math It
Academy (CMIT) took 3rd place in Chemistry at CMITs
3rd Annual Stem Fair.
Swim is not only limited to the summer. Ma2hew
Collman nished his rst season with Eleanor Roose-
velt Raiders Swim Team. Laurel High School Swim
Team wins are up due to several of our older Marlins.
Caroline Su2on, Mia Rutherford, Madison Tu2le along
with Adam Gebhardt helped the Spartans to a 7-1 sea-
son. South region Championships are next on their
calendar. Go Spartans!
On another good note, our former Voice of the Mar-
lins, Michael Criscoli is on the road to recovery aRer a
long illness. Keep the prayers coming and of course
cards are welcome.
Anymore news on our Marlins, please dont hesitate
to forward it o to me. I will include it in the Marlin
Highlight Secon.
As chairperson of the Welcoming Commi!ee, I have
enjoyed vising our new neighbors, along with several
other long term residents of Montpelier. Unfortunate-
ly, family health issues have made it necessary for me to
vacate this pleasant task, and I would like to nd some
Montpelier residents willing to lead and parcipate in
the Welcoming Commi!ee. I can brief you on the usual
things we have been doing, and perhaps you can create
new ways to welcome our new residents. It is not a
dicult task and we have always delighted in meeng
the new people. I can provide names of people willing
to help; contact me if you need more informaon.
Please call or email me if you would be interested -
[email protected] or 301 776-0007. It is a great
way to meet new people and inform them of some of
the great resources we have in our local area.
Rilla Po!er
WELCOMING COMMITTEEHELP NEEDED
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MONTPELIER TODAY 15 March/April 2014
Hi Neighbor !
Well Spring is nally here and I for one can't wait to get
back to the garden.
As many of you may be aware the state and our county is
involved in the Watershed Protecon and Restoraon
Program. The literature states that every day, trash, oil,
sediment, chemicals and other pollutants collect on our
roofs, roads, parking lots and driveways. When it rains,
the pollutants travel over these surfaces, ow into the
storm drains and in great volume end up in our creeks,
rivers, lakes and streams. Prince Georges County has a
"Rebate Program" which will reimburse you for buying
and using rain barrels, green roofs, permeable pavement
and planng rain gardens. You can contact them for the
details at [email protected]. Besides
the rain barrel, the rain gardens seem to be the most
praccal.
Recently, I spent a week in the country club secon of
North Arlington, Virginia, caring for my grandchildren
while their parents were vacaoning in the West. I had
the usual tasks of picking up and driving children to voice
lessons, library etc. and I began to be more aware of the
landscaping of the properes as I drove around the com-
munity. Many of these homes were built in the 7ies
and are sll owned by the original families, but others
have been purchased by families with young children., so
there is a good mix. Sounds like Montpelier.
One major dierence with our community is the land-
scaping in the front of the properes. In Montpelier, the
homes sport great expanses of lawn. That grass must be
cut, ferlized, re-seeded and watered. All that ferlizer
runs into the sewer system and adds to the polluon of
the Bay. In the Arlington community, the homes have
very li!le lawn. There are evergreen bushes, dogwood
trees, spirea bushes and grass-
es or just ground cover. The
homes seem much more ele-
gant and estate like.
Why not secon out a percent-
age of your lawn, check for
ulity placement, then decide
what plants or trees you could
purchase. There are so many
books, magazines and infor-
maon to help you as well as
the local nurseries. Maybe the
rst year, you would just plant
the foundaon shrubs. If you get pre-approval from the
county, they will reimburse you up to $2,500.00. We as
a community can make Montpelier have that elegant
estate look, improve the desirability and really help the
environment.
Many of you have admired the Limelight panicle hydran-
gea that are planted in front of the fence inside the pool.
These large ower clusters last the enre summer,
change from snow white to green and pink in the Fall and
then hold the snow in winter in the shape of snow clus-
ters. In colonial mes, the owers were o7en cut, a san
bow ed to the stem then placed in the Christmas tree.
Flowers grow on new wood so you can prune in the
Spring. As you trim, remove a few older stems from the
bo!om to allow more light and air circulaon into the
shrub. When pruning cut at an angle, just above a set of
leaf buds. New owering branches will sprout here, as
well as lower on the stem. Panicle hydrangea are pest
resistant. Very shady locaons are its worst enemy, re-
sulng in few owers.
Remember those tulips that I suggested be put in pots
with neUng so the cri!ers don't
eat them? Well let me know
how well that experiment went.
I am sll gathering informaon
about puUng up Bat Houses so
they can eat all the mosquitos
this summer instead of me.
Enjoy your gardening and the gi7
that God has given us in His crea-
ons. Quesons ? E mail glo-
Gloria Hynes
Prince Georges County Master Gardener
Photos courtesy of Gloria Hynes
GLO in the GARDEN
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MONTPELIER TODAY 16 March/April 2014
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee
Approval Form Member No: Date:
Name: Address: Telephone: Email:
House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton Type of Alteration:
Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed
Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters) Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from
established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniously with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS, dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.
Attach the following:
Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration. Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration. I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested
alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.
Signature of requester
Neighbor comments:
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will be notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC approval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association. Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709 or email to [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
For Architectural Committee Use Only Project No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:
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MONTPELIER TODAY 17 March/April 2014
SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form
Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home
No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier
home shall be made without prior approval (approval
form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No sheds,
detached structures-including fences, and driveways
may be erected or altered without prior approval.
Proceeding without prior approval shall constute a cov
enant violaon subject to enforcement, including nes.
If you are planning any work* to the exterior of your
home, rst ll out the ACCC Approval Request Form lo
cated in every Montpelier Today newsle!er and online
at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCA
ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709
Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may
also be brought to the monthly meeng. Meengs are
the rst Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deereld
Community Center.
REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS,
and/or GARAGE DOORS IN THE SAME COLOR and MATE-
RIALS with NO ALTERATIONS,? YOU MAY PROCEED
WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. If in doubt or you have a
queson, contact the ACCC by email/phone.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILERS
Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in stor-
age between November 1 and March 31. Violaons can result in a ne of $250 per month.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC. The ACCC requests nocaon before placing a POD,
dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include
the maximum me that the structure will be on the lot.
Use an Approval Form for nocaon or send an email
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Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the
ACCC Approval Form can be found online:
www.montpelieronline.org
MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) is commi!ed to working with homeowners to ensure
covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meengs and when all
requested informaon is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.
The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installa
on of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Maryland
Real Property Code (reprinted below) prohibits restricve covenants that impose limitaons on the installaon of
solar collecon panels on the roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive use of
the roof. With this in mind, the ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installaon of roof-mounted
solar collectors provided that they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests nocaon
of the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installaon. Nocaon may be made by email, mail or submi!ed on an approval form.
GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !
Article - Real Property 2119. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) Restriction on use includes any covenant, re-
striction, or condition contained in: (i) A deed; (ii) A declaration; (iii) A contract; (iv) The bylaws or rules of a condominium or
homeowners association; (v) A security instrument; or (vi) Any other instrument affecting: 1. The transfer or sale of real property; or
2. Any other interest in real property. (3) Solar collector system means a solar collector or
other solar energy device, the primary purpose of which is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating. (4) Solar easement means an interest in land that: (i) Is conveyed or assigned in perpetuity; and (ii) Limits the use of the land to preserve the receipt
of sunlight across the land for the use of a property own-ers solar collector system. (b) (1) A restriction on use regarding land use may not
(Continued on page 18)
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MONTPELIER TODAY 18 March/April 2014
impose or act to impose unreasonable limitations on the installation of a solar collector system on the roof or exte-rior walls of improvements, provided that the property owner owns or has the right to exclusive use of the roof or exterior walls. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, an
unreasonable limitation includes a limitation that: (i) Significantly increases the cost of the solar col-
lector system; or (ii) Significantly decreases the efficiency of the
solar collector system. (c) (1) A property owner who has installed or in-
tends to install a solar collector system may negotiate to obtain a solar easement in writing. (2) Any written instrument creating a solar easement
shall include: (i) A description of the dimensions of the solar
easement expressed in measurable terms, including verti-cal or horizontal angles measured in degrees or the hours of the day on specified dates when direct sunlight to a specified surface of a solar collector system may not be obstructed;
(ii) The restrictions placed on vegetation, struc-tures, and other objects that would impair the passage of sunlight through the solar easement; and
(iii) The terms under which the solar easement may be revised or terminated. (3) A written instrument creating a solar easement
shall be recorded in the land records of the county where the property is located. (d) This section does not apply to a restriction on use
on historic property that is listed in, or determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for inclusion in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.
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Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit March 1 - 31, 11 am to 4 pm (closed Wednesdays) See beautiful, one-of-a-kind turned
wood objects. Woodturning demonstrations on week-ends, weather permitting. Call to confirm. Free Saturday March 1. 11am-1pm Kids! Be a wood turners Be a wood turners Be a wood turners Be a wood turners apprentice! apprentice! apprentice! apprentice! Learn how wood is turned on a lathe, then help make a chair. Youll even sign a (pretend) appren-tice contract with a quill pen! $5 per participant. Wednesday, March 19, 7:30pm Free Spring Lecture Spring Lecture Spring Lecture Spring Lecture History Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking Vessel Rod Cofield, Exec. Dir. of Historic London Town & Gar-dens, will speak on taverns & travel in the 18th century. Saturday, March 22, 1:30pm TEATEATEATEA Enjoy a prix fixe menu of finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, scones, and your choice of two loose leaf teas. In honor of Womens History Month, well cele-cele-cele-cele-brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes, who fought for womens right to vote. Wear white, like the suffragettes, if you like. Res-ervations/advance payment required-$29, $25 for Friends of Montpelier. Includes gratuity & self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations by Wed. March 19! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reservations) Adults. First Fridays First Fridays First Fridays First Fridays of each month from March - October. FREE 10-11am-Pocketful of Stories, preschool story & activity time. 11am-6pm Free self-guided tours of Montpelier. 3-6pm Play old-fashioned tavern games in East Wing. Saturday, April 12, 1:30pm TEATEATEATEA Enjoy a prix fixe menu of finger sandwiches, cakes & pastries, scones, and your choice of two loose leaf teas. Welcome springWelcome springWelcome springWelcome spring----wear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnet, chapeau or sombrero. Prizes for the best hats. Adult. $29, $25 for Friends of Montpelier. Includes gratuity & self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations/advance payment
required. Reservations by April 9! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reservations please) Wednesday, April 16, 7:30pm FREE Spring LectureSpring LectureSpring LectureSpring Lecture----History Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking Vessel Mike Olmert, film maker and author, will speak on colo-nial coffee house culture. Saturday, April 26, 10am to 4pm FREE Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Visit artists in their studios, see art exhibits. Enjoy a tasty lunch, take in a lecture. Kids -play in the hands-on his-tory playground, art projects, live animal exhibit, and more. This year, celebrate the beauty of Montpeliers grounds and bring a kite to fly, see kite flying demos and giant kites, and make your own kite.
Mail to:
Friends of Montpelier c/o Jeri Witt 12215 Shadetree Lane Laurel, MD 20708
Benefits Include:
Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter
Invitations to special
events
Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of Montpelier Membership Fee: $15/year Additional Family Member: $5/year
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Friday, March 7, 8 pmKristin CallahanKristin CallahanKristin CallahanKristin Callahan, Jazz Vocalist $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, March 13, 12 amEthel EnnisEthel EnnisEthel EnnisEthel Ennis $12/person Fri., March 14, 8 pm-Rory BlockRory BlockRory BlockRory Block, Blues Guitarist/Singer $25/person; 10% discount Montpelier members & sen-iors Movies at MontpelierSaturday, March 15, 6 pm Dinner and Movie: The CounterfeitersThe CounterfeitersThe CounterfeitersThe Counterfeiters $30/person, and must be purchased by 12 noon on the Friday immediately preceding the Saturday screening. Film only tickets $15/person on the day of the screen-ing. Film only tickets may not always be available. Visa or MasterCard - 301-377-7800, 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329. Fri,, March 21, 8 pm-Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Sheiks,Sheiks,Sheiks,Sheiks, Blues $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Classical Recital Series Sunday, March 23, 3 pm- Josh-Josh-Josh-Josh-ua Brownua Brownua Brownua Brown, baritone and Caitlin BudnyCaitlin BudnyCaitlin BudnyCaitlin Budny, soprano Please call the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 to make a
reservation. Concerts are free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Fri,, March 28, 8 pm-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-cus,cus,cus,cus, Jazz/Bass Clarinet $25/;
10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, April 4, 8 pm-Ccile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin Salvant, Jazz Vo-calist $30/10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, April 10, 12 am-Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Green Project.Green Project.Green Project.Green Project. Tickets: $12/person Friday, April 11, 8 pm Sherry WinstonSherry WinstonSherry WinstonSherry Winston, Contemporary Jazz Flute $25/; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Saturday, April 19, 1 pm Earth Day Celebration / The Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted Trees Enjoy a FREE screening of the Oscar winning animated film, The Man Who Planted Trees, join us for a fun and educational Earth Day activity for the whole family! This event is FREE, includes snacks and soft drinks. Friday, April 25, 8 pm-Big Daddy StallingsBig Daddy StallingsBig Daddy StallingsBig Daddy Stallings, Blues Vo-calist. $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier mem-bers & seniors Classical Recital Series-Saturday, April 26, 12 am Woobin ParkWoobin ParkWoobin ParkWoobin Park, piano. Please call the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 to make a reservation. Concerts are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
The 2014 senior golf season begins Wednesday, April 9
at Patuxent Greens Golf Club, just minutes from Mont-
pelier on Rt. 197. If you are looking for an opportunity
to get some regular exercise and parcipate in friendly
compeon, consider joining the Senior Mens Golf As-
sociaon (SMGA) at Patuxent Greens.
As a member of Maryland Interclub Senior Golf Associa-
on (MISGA), the Patuxent Greens seniors group oers
weekly play on Wednesdays, plus oponal opportunies
to travel to other nearby golf clubs for addional friendly
compeon. Golfers of all ability levels are welcome.
Patuxent Greens has undergone a major upgrading over
the past 3 years and it is one of the few area courses
that allow golfers to walk; riding carts are available, but
not mandatory for this golf league. The senior (age 50+)
group plays early on Wednesday mornings from April
through the end of golf season. April 9 will be an
informal day of golf and the season will ocially begin
April 16.
Our membership includes some life-long golf lovers,
while others are returning to the game a7er not having
had much me to play in the past, said John Bertak,
president of the SMGA and a
Montpelier resident. Sll other
players are brand new to the
sport, but no ma!er what the skill
level, they enjoy the challenge and
exercise that an early morning
round of golf can provide. All
players establish handicaps that
allow them to compete on an
equal basis with others in a variety
of team and individual formats.
MSGA membership is just $15 per year and Patuxent
Greens oers several types of club memberships includ-
ing INsider Plus category at just $39 annually. Weekly
greens and cart fees depend on the players membership
category -- Costs and other details for INsider Plus or
other membership categories can be obtained from
Patuxent Greens Golf Club (301-776-5533) or h2p://
www.patuxentgolf.com
For more informaon on the MSGA at Patuxent Greens,
please contact Montpelier resident John Bertak at (301)
490-5286 or email him at: [email protected]
SENIOR (50+) GOLF LEAGUE BEGINS PLAY IN APRIL
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Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or fixed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands listing. Please
call 888 622-4630 x103 or email [email protected] to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
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Please mail to: MCA P.O. Box 2503
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...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.
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Welcoming
City of Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe and Laurel Police
Chief, Richard McLaughlin, announced the installaon of
MedReturn Drug Collecon Unit at the Laurel Police De
partment, located at 811 5th
Street, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year for ALL AREA RESIDENTS.
Laurel Police Department Chief, Richard McLaughlin, says
the permanent units are a safe and reliable way to dis
pose of the unwanted, unneeded or expired medica
ons. This keeps them out of our water, landlls and
most importantly childrens reach. Once you have de
posited your unwanted, unused or expired medicaons,
the Laurel Police Department will dispose of the medica
ons in accordance with the laws.
If you have any quesons or would like to know more
about the program, please call the Laurel Police Depart
ment at 3014980092.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED MEDICATIONS SAFELY
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Advertise your business IN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.
Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are
renewable for 2-month periods. One advertisement will be displayed on each page of
the website in random rotation. Advertisers (community or resident businesses) will be
responsible for providing finished graphic:
280px wide x 120-350px high 300 dpi resolution PSP or EPS (Photoshop formats) preferred,
but .JPG, .TIFF, .GIF also acceptable No animated or transparent graphics Have your own website? Include the link! Design services available at an addition $20 /hour.
Graphics received by the 15th of the month previous to the rotation period (i.e., June 15th for July-August rotation) will
be published for the full 2-month period.
Space is limited to ensure optimal visibility for ads. MCA reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason.
Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected], 888 622-4630 x103 for more information.
Advertise on MontpelerOnline.org
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Weekly / Bi-weekly
Call now 240-643-8017 (Erica) [email protected]
LAWN SERVICES: regularly grass cut
(4 or 3 times a month)
emergency grass cut
(one time cut)
clean up leaves
fertilizer/weed prevent/
weed killer
grass seed
FLOWER BED CARE: general clean up
(weeds, leaves, and dead flowers)
restore edge or make new flower
bed
plant flowers, shrubs, etc.
trimming
mulching (available in red, black, or
brown color)
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RE/MAX Professionals
14405 Laurel Place, Suite 100
Laurel MD 20707