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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Nov.-Dec. 2012
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier TodayNovember-December 2012
THE COUNTY CODEPRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY,MARYLAND
REQUIRED REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, WEEDS, LITTER, AND DEBRIS FROM
SIDEWALKS AND
DEBRIS FROM ROADWAYS.
Sec. 23-150. Duty to remove snow, ice, weeds, litter, and debris.
(b) It shall be the duty of the owner or lessor, as the case may be, of a residential dwell-ing ... to remove snow and ice from any sidewalk abutting the subject property within forty-eight(48) hours after snow has fallen or ice has formed as a result of inclement weather or runofffrom abutting surfaces.
(c) It shall be the duty of the owner or lessor, as the case may be, of a residential dwelling to remove litter and debris from the property line of that building, lot, or land to the edge ofthe concrete curb and gutter adjoining the roadway ...
(f) Any person primarily responsible for the removal of snow, ice, weeds, litter, or debriswho breaches said duty shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars($100.00) for each separate offense.
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Inside this issue: MONTPELIERTODAYis published by the
MONTPELIER COMMUNITYASSOCIATION, INC.
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M O N T P E L I E R T O D A Y i spublished six times per year (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug,Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by theMontpelier Community Association,
Inc. Material for the newslettermust be submitted by the 15th ofthe month prior to publication.Please forward all association andnewsletter correspondence to:
P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709-2503
or e-mail to:[email protected]
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services by the Board ofTrustees or the Montpelier
Community Association, Inc.
Please Note
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or are a new owner, please
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number and the name of the
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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
November-December 2012Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive CommitteeChair, Facilities Committee301 325-0497
Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee301 [email protected]
Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee
Paul Buehler, Trustee301 776-9886
Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security Committee301 [email protected]
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]
CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair301 [email protected]
Social Carla Bowen, [email protected] 622-4630 x104
Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes888-622-4630 [email protected]
Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102
2012-2013 Board
of Trustees
Election Results 4
Braggin Writes 5
August 2012 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7
September 2012 ACCC Meeting Minutes 8
September 2012 MCA Board MeetingMinutes 9
Financials 11
Security Committee Report 13
Glo in the Garden 16
ACCC Approval Form 18
Helping Hands 21
Advertising 22
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BOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 13 and Tuesday, December 11 for the monthly board meengs at
Deerfield Recreaon Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are encour
aged to aend.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (ACCC) MEETINGSACCC meengs are held the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Recreaon Center, preschool
room. The next meengs are Thursday, November 1 and Thursday, December 6.
ELECTIONOFTHE 2012-2013 MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.BOARDOF TRUSTEES
The Annual MCA Meeng was held on September 23, 2012 at the Mont
pelier Barn. Current President, Bob Derrick, presented A Year Within
Montpelier which reviewed the past years social events and common
ground improvements. A handout of the MCA finances and proposed
budget was provided to all aendees by our current Treasurer, Lillian
Fazio. In addion, there were several community speakers, including
Mary Lehman, Senator Peters, Delegate Geraldine
ValennoSmith and representaves from our very
own Prince George County Police Department.
It was also a me to thank our present Board of Directors for all they have done this past year to
keep our community beauful and safe for all. Each one has taken me from
their busy schedule to keeping our community the wonderful, fun, unique
place to live.
Another major part of this annual meeng is elecng a new board. This year
we had only 7 candidates, all of whom are presently serving. Congratulaons to the followingelected 20122013 MCA Board Members:
We are all busy, we all have a love for this community, and therefore we must not assume others will do it!!! This
year out of 695 homes, only 43 ballots were received. This is less than ten percent of the Montpelier Community.
There are several ways to be involved and some are as easy as vong!!!! Remember, this is your community!!!
Thanks to all who voted and those who came out to the Montpelier Barn. I would also like to thank Marie Epplemann
and Dawn Puma for their assistance and laughter. To everyone, enjoy this beauful Fall weather!
Lynne Collman
Elecon Commiee
Paul Buehler
Bob Derrick
Patricia Douville
Lillian Fazio
Jack Keang
Richard Mason
Jean Sorrenno
President Bob Derrick and Vice President Jack Keating
Trustee Richard Mason,Security Committee
County CouncilwomanMary Lehman
Marie Eppleman, Dawn Puma and Lynne Collman, Election Committee
Photos courtesy of Tony Fleming
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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORSOur daughter Julia O'Neil (former lifeguard at the pool)
got commissioned a second Lieutenant in US Army this
past July as a disnguished military graduate. She is
branched Military Police and will be staoned in Europe
upon compleon of training.
Tim and Jeannene O'NeilShadetree Lane
Our granddaughter, Grace Bonner is a biology major at
University of Maryland in the Science Scholars program.
Last week she received an Outstanding Achievement
Award from College Park Scholars. During the same
week she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor
society. Grace's parents are Marla and Andy Bonner ofColumbia, MD. Marla grew up in Montpelier.
Marty and Ginny Novak
(longme Montpelier residents)
Joseph Perry Young, 81, passed away on Septem
ber 28th at his home. He was a senior spacecra
systems engineer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight
Center for 30 years and connued his aerospace
engineering career as a contractor for NASA unlhis death.
Born at home in Refugio, Texas on January 14th,
1931 to Mary Elizabeth Collier and Joseph Calvin
Young, he graduated valedictorian of his high
school. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree
from the University of Oklahoma in aeronaucal/
mechanical engineering and went on to earn two
masters degrees from the University of Southern
California and Drexel University in aerospace and
mechanical engineering. Joe also served in theU.S. Army during 19551957 and worked at the
Army Chemical Center in Edgewood, MD.
During the past 20 years he became an avid bicy
clist. He parcipated in many charity bike rides
across the U.S, supporng his favorite causes
while enjoying various regions of the U.S.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille Gil
lan Young, his four daughters Cynthia Shelberg,
Carol Halligan, Mary Jo Naber and Claudia
Florenzo, and nine grandchildren.
A celebraon of life service will be held on No
vember 24, 2012 at Oaklands United Presbyteri
an Church, Laurel, MD. In lieu of flowers dona
ons may be made to the Naonal Mulple Scle
rosis Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
or the Brain Injury Associaon of Maryland.
COMMUNITY GENEROSITY
Several years ago a Prince Georges County police officer, Cpl. Findley, was killed in the line of duty. Montpelier
homeowners rallied behind his family and collected a sizeable donaon to assist them in their me of sadness.
Now, unfortunately, it is me to show our generosity once again. PFC Adrian Morris, a 24 yearold County police
officer was killed in the line of duty and his family needs our help. He was the sole support of his mother and
younger brother and being a police officer had been his dream since childhood.
We will process the donaons the same way we did for the Cpl. Findley fund. Checks should be made out to the
MCA with a memo notaon that it is for the Morris Fund. The MCA treasurer, Lillian Fazio, will collect the donaons
and aer a cut off date (to be announced) will prepare a check for the Morris family fund from the MCA account.
Security Chairman, Richard Mason., will present the donaon to Major Putnam, Prince Georges County Police Com
mander of District VI, who will direct it to the Morris family.
Please be generous as the police officers do an excellent job keeping us safe and it is not oen we can show our
appreciaon.
IN MEMORIAMJOE YOUNG
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Call 311 to report potholes to blighted properes. 311 is a onestop locaon that resi
dents can call to get answers to quesons and resolve nonemergency issues.
The call centers hours of operaon are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday Friday.
Cizens and residents can also access CountyClick by going to
countyclick311.com or by downloading the app to any Apple or Android mobile device.
LEAVES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
As residents of Prince Georges County, we are required to remove leaves and debris from our proper
ty to the edge of the concrete curb and guer adjoining the roadway. The County
does not provide vacuum service.
The County does provide yard waste collecon year round (pickup is every
Wednesday). This weekly curbside collecon of yard waste includes grass clip
pings, leaves, small branches, brush and Christmas trees. However, the leaves
must be bagged or in trash cans with handles and lids. If you dont want to rake
and bag your leaves, hire a neighbor from the Helping Hands lisng on page 21 for
the chore.
According to Susan Hubbard, Public Informaon Officer for the Department of
Public Works (DPWT), residents may receive a noce if they fail to get rid of their
leaves and they can be fined $100 if they fail to comply. She notes that leaves can be a hazard if they
are not disposed of properly, clogging storm drains and creang slippery road condions..
NEVER RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE STREET. THE COUNTY DOES NOT VACUUMLEAVES.
NEVER RAKE LEAVES OR PUT ANY DEBRIS INTO A STORM DRAIN.
Yard Waste Collecon
(301) 952-7630
Weekly curbside collecon of yard waste will be collected year round. Yard waste includes grass clippings,
leaves, small branches, brush and Christmas trees.
Yard waste must be placed in securely ed, heavyduty paper or plasc bags, or heavyduty trash cans with han
dles and a secure lid.
Limbs collected curbside must not exceed four (4) feet in length and three (3) inches in diameter and must be
securely ed in bundles. Bundles of limbs and bags of dry grass and leaves must weigh less than 60 pounds. Wet
grass and leaves must weigh less than 25 pounds.
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Trustees in Aendance: Bob Derrick, David Eisenberg,
Lillian Fazio, Jack Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sor
renno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and PatriciaDouville
Community Members Present: M. Boddie, P. Collman,
M. Derrick, D. Gibson, and M. Hughes
Guests: Krista Gronlund and Susan Burke Harrison,
Ardmore Enterprises
President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Krista Gronlund and Susan Burke of Ardmore Enterprises,
which owns a group home on Boxford Court, discussed
their residenal services program for developmentally
disabled adults and their desire to be good neighbors inMontpelier.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)
The minutes of the July 2012 board meeng were re
viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the
minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements and a
delinquent assessment payment report.
Our legal efforts connue and several court appearanc
es are on the docket. Once delinquent accounts areturned over to the aorney, the Board members
should have no further contact with the delinquent
member. If contacted respond by telling them to con
tact the aorney as indicated in the leer.
Trustee Fazio asked if a compilaon or an audit was
needed this year. Compilaons were done for 2009
and 2010. Trustee Derrick asked Trustee Fazio to find
out the cost of an audit versus a compilaon and when
the last full audit was done.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
Mr. Boddie reported that there was no meeng in Au
gust because of lack of quorum. He reported that thegroup home on 12506 Silverbirch took care of the
guers in a very mely manner.
There are two new issues: complaints about cars be
ing repaired in a driveway on Shadetree and a large,
work truck parked on a curve on Silverbirch.
The home on Churchfield was cleaned up by the own
ers and looks good.
Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson
The bounceback problem on the List Serv has been
fixed.
Approximately 247 users are on the yahoo list serv. Heesmates that there are about 125 homes represented.
Trustee Jacobs reported that he might be receiving a
bill for the website but he will get with the treasurer to
find out what it is for and to turn it over for payment by
MCA.
The domain name will need to be renewed for three
years for approximately $30. Trustee Jacobs is to get
with the Treasurer to get the domain bill sent to the
Associaons Treasurer so it can be tracked, budgeted
for and paid.
Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson
No change to pending projects.
Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson (absent)
Trustee Sorrenno and a community member reported
there have been incidents with people using the pool
late at night aer closing. Members were encouraged
to call Trustee Derrick or Trustee Mason if it happens
again.
The bees were sprayed and the problem is much
beer. The Board was reminded that our Pool Management
contract included School hours (2:007:00 pm Sept. 47
and 1014) and the extended season for two weeks
aer Labor Day. Dog Day will be September 22.
Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson (absent)
The Labor Day Luau is scheduled for Saturday, September
1 at the pool, with games around 3:00 pm and dinner at
5:30 pm.
Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason thanked those who aended the Police
Night Out. There was good aendance from our com
munity.
Peter Brown and Trustee Mason toured the Beltsville
staon. It is an old staon and they hope to have a
new building in about four years. The Commander of the Beltsville Police Staon, Kevin
Putnam has been invited to the annual meeng. Coun
cilwoman Mary Lehman has also been invited. Dele
gate ValennoSmith confirmed that she will aend.
Wrien invitaons will be sent and Ms. Lehmans office
will be called.
Since a resident asked about rules for noise and quite
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2012
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hours, the noise ordinance was put on the list serv
and will be reprinted in the newsleer.
Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio will call to get a date for fixing the tennis
court cracks.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Keang has two bids for repairing the parking
lot and the lowest bid is $114,000. He will get a thirdbid.
The legal requirement of how the gypsy fund can be
used was discussed. Trustee Keang suggested that
there is now an increased risk of West Nile Virus
which is spread by mosquitoes and possibly the fund
should be used for spraying. Trustee Jacobs discussed
the costs of a survey for gypsy moths and he was told
that the amount now in the account has more than
enough if spraying for gypsy moths was required
again. P. Collman who was on the board at the me
the account was created explained that it was derived
from a special, voluntary assessment and was to be
kept separate from other funds. The aorney or accountant may have to determine if the money can be
used for anything other than gypsy moths.
The purchase of some new items of playground equip
ment is on hold for the new board.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Meeng is Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm.
There are seven nominees. One current board mem
ber missed the deadline and would like to be on the
board again, but his name cannot be on the ballot.
The two vacant posions will be filled by the new
board as interested individuals come forward.
Refreshments will be provided by Trustees Fazio and
Sorrenno.
Neighbors connue to complain about the vulture
nuisance and have provided proof of a member feed
ing them. A cease and desist was already served on
the member who denied feeding them. Trustee
Keang made a moon to turn the maer over to the
aorney. Trustee Eisenberg seconded the moon and
it passed unanimously.
Professional community management services were
discussed if the community cannot get members in
terested in volunteering to be a Trustee. The bylaws
would have to be amended if this became necessary.
Trustee Derrick will look into the cost of management
services.
Trustee Mason asked about deer migaon services
available to the community. The deer populaon in
the neighborhood has increased, but no one was
aware of any way to limit damage to landscaping on a
community level.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon
Center, preschool room. The moon was made and
seconded to adjourn at 8:33 pm. The moon passed
unanimously.
(Continued from page 7)
Deerfield Community Center
Meeng Minutes of September 6 , 2012
Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian Den
nis, Jack Keang, and Pauline Pe.
Commiee Members Absent: Ron Lenart, Tim Shrews
bury and Diana Sowle.Community Members Present: M. Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:05 PM. The minutes
of the July meeng were approved by unanimous vote.
Old Business:
9314 Montpelier Drive Hearing on Friday, September 7
on covenant violaons (fence, mold) and fines.
8711 Crestmont Lane Hold to next month regarding jet
skis on the lawn and debris in the yard.
12209 Shadetree Lane Leer sent (8/14) and one car
was fixed but there is a new one. Hold to next
month.
New Business:
12203 Briany Lane There is a hole on the side of the
house. A leer will be sent.
12302 Silverbirch Work van with cherry picker has
been moved from the street to the driveway. The
vehicle is used in daily commung.
12219 Valerie Lane No response to leer sent (9/4)
telling them they must have prior approval to build
the structure in their back yard and giving them the
size requirements for sheds. Hold for next month.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, October
4, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center, Pre
school Room. The meeng adjourned at 7:45 pm.
ACCC REPORT
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2012
Trustees in Aendance: Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Tim
Jacobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren
no.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, PatriciaDouville and David Eisenberg
Community Members Present: M. Boddie, L. Boesze,
M. Derrick, T. and C. Smith, J. Tilghman, and M. Hughes
President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:00
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)
The minutes of the August 2012 board meeng were
reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the
minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.
$19,096 was placed in the reserve account.
Collecon of delinquent accounts with our aorney
has recovered $13,000 since 2008. Trustee Fazio re
ported that she was a witness in court this week and
the judge ordered the defendants to make full res
tuon.
Trustee Fazio is meeng with the accountant this
week and will get the costs for compilaons, reviews
and audits.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
Mr. Boddie received a complaint concerning a com
mercial van parked in the street. The ACCC cannot
regulate parking in the streets, only in driveways. The
Security Commiee researched the applicable County
rules for street parking. County parking regulaons
were posted on the List Serv and published in the
newsleer and on the website.
A reminder to neighbors that leaves are not to be put
into the street will be posted in the next newsleer.
Trustee Mason asked that the ACCC take over moni
toring the vacant/abandoned houses. Mr. Boddie
said OK.
Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson
Junk mail has been cleared out of the ListServe ac
count.
Trustee Jacobs needs to give the treasurer a bill to
have the domain name renewed ($30) before the end
of the year. He also has a receipt which he needs to
give to the treasurer for reimbursement.
Trustee Mason asked why he does not always see his
own messages to the yahoo group when they go out
on the list serv. He also has a design for the cover of
the next newsleer to encourage more parcipaon
on the list serv. Trustee Derrick will discuss Newsleer Covers with the Administrave Assistant.
Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson
Trustee Keang reported that a Montpelier resident has
permission to use the soccer field Wednesday evenings
for pracce.
Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson (absent)
No report. Trustee Derrick expects informaon on ADA
opons, rules for sponsored swim team members, and
suggesons for pool management for next year. It was
menoned that there were no complaints at the pool
this year.
Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson (absent)
The Labor Day Luau was well aended and even bigger
than the July 4th
party. Over 280 hamburgers and 200
hotdogs were served.
Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
The Board was told that the Execuve Commiee
approved donang $300 to PFC Adrian Morris Memo
rial Fund, PG County Police officer killed in line of
duty.
Trustee Mason distributed his report and said that
there were no crimes in Montpelier for the month.
County parking regulaons were posted on the List
Serv and published in the newsleer and on the web
site.
The Execuve Board approved a donaon of $300
(Benevolent Fund) to the Officer Morris Family Fund.
Officer Morris was the young police officer from Dis
trict VI who died in a car crash.
Trustee Mason will aend the County Advisory Board
which meets monthly. He asked if there were any
volunteers for the Cizens Police Academy which is a
12 week program (meets on Monday nights) which
teaches what a police officer does. Trustee Mason reminded the community to be wary
of scams and to call the police if a solicitor refuses to
leave aer being told that there is no solicing in
Montpelier or for violaons of the County noise ordi
nance.
Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio is sll trying to get the date for fixing the
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tennis court cracks. She also reported that a sign
came down and it will be put back up.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Keang has two bids for repairing the park
ing lot and the lowest bid is $114,000. He will get a
third bid. Trustee Derrick reported that P. Collman was re
viewing his files on the gypsy moth and he will check
the archives for files also to determine if the fund
can be used for other purposes.
The purchase of some new items of playground
equipment is on hold for the new board.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Meeng is Sunday, September 23 at 2:00
pm. Trustee Derrick will present a slide show of the
past years accomplishments. Trustee Fazio and
Trustee Mason will speak also. The guest list will be
finalized and guests will be reminded that they have
five minutes if they wish to speak.
Trustees Fazio asked that the guard shack repoinng
be done. Trustee Keang has been trying to get
addional bids.
C. Smith reported on mosquito problems in the East
gate Lane area. She contacted Ms. Lehmans office
and the Maryland Department of Agriculture for
help. A representave of the DOA is scheduled to
survey Ms. Smiths property and that of nine neigh
bors to give suggesons on what they can do. Sev
eral members said that the neighborhood used to
be sprayed for mosquitos. Trustee Derrick encouraged them to keep the board informed on their find
ings and define the best acon for the community
and we could publish recommendaons for reduc
ing mosquito habitats in the Newsleer.
L. Boesze reported that speeding on Montpelier
Drive is terrible. Cars pass in the center lane and the
shoulder and speed through at 50 mph. He suggest
ed that the board look into geng police in un
marked cars. Trustee Derrick discussed speed mi
gang choke points and traffic circles. A Traffic
Commiee needs to be formed to find out how to
get support and funding for projects such as this.
Trustee Derrick asked those present to talk to their
neighbors and see if they can find a person willing to
lead a Traffic Commiee.
Trustee Mason suggested that a Welcoming Com
miee be created. He believes that he has someone
to chair the commiee. A proposed budget and a
descripon of their acvity should be presented to
the board.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Cen
ter, preschool room. The moon was made and se
conded to adjourn at 8:35 pm. The moon passed
unanimously.
(Continued from page 9)
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
as of September 30, 2012
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TREASURERS REPORT
MCA Profit & LossSeptember 2012
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Connued from page 10
TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY
The keys to the new tennis lock are available. Please call 3017763267 before aempng to pick up your key.
They can be picked up at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane. It is imperave that all tennis players respect the use of
the courts and make every effort to prevent unauthorized use. That means locking up aer you play
and not giving out the keyto people who will not abide by the rules.
Lillian Fazio
Tennis Commiee Chair
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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORTTelephone Scam
Helen Hass, a long me Montpelier resident, successfully
avoided a phone scam. She received a call saying her
grandson was in a DC jail with a drug charge and the caller
wanted Helen to send a money gram for $4000 to release
him from jail. She became extremely suspicious when the
caller asked her to send the money to Lima, Peru and gaveher a 514 area phone number which is in Quebec, Canada.
Helen called her grandson's cell and found him to be okay.
She then called 911 and two District VI Police Officers came
and took her report. The FBI is also involved. Call 911 im
mediately if you experience this type of scam.
MCA does not have Approved Vendors List
The MCA does not have a list of approved vendors. We
have never given a company wrien permission to solicit in
Montpelier. If they don't have County approval and if they
don't have ID, please ask them to leave. If a person conn
ues to knock on your door, get his company name and
phone number and call their office. If a person will not
leave, call 911. Here is the small noce I tape next to my
door bell. It doesn't always work, but I've seen a few solici
tors walk away. This noce is compliments of a Montpelier
resident.
Unless you are family, a friend, or you
have an appointment, please do not disturb.
Ulity Imposters
Balmore Gas and Electric Company warns customers to
be aware of ulity imposters and be vigilant about personal
and home safety. Individuals may misrepresent themselves
as BGE employees in order to steal cash, gain entry into
customers homes or obtain credit card and personal infor
maon. Although it is rare for the BGE representave to
require entry into the customers home, if the entry is re
quested, the customer should always ask to see photo
idenficaon. All BGE employees and contractors carry
company idenficaon badges, which should be visible at
all mes, displaying their name, photograph and idenfica
on number. Customers may call BGE at 8006850123 to
verify the credenals of an individual vising their home
without an appointment. If customers are concerned for
their safety, contact 911. BGE no longer accepts cash pay
ments in the field and generally only requires entry into a
customers home in response to emergencies, to checkequipment, read meters or to start/stop service. Addion
ally, customers should never give personal informaon
such as credit card numbers to people claiming to repre
sent BGE. BGE regularly offers advice to customers in its
monthly bill insert, "BGE Connecons."
Identy The and Counterfeing Identy
The District VI COPS Coffee was led by Special DC FBI
Agent, Sam Kold, who has 24 years experience with coun
terfeing and identy the. He says there are over 12 mil
lion vicms each year and that one federal agency must be
charged with the invesgaon of each crime. He empha
sized the importance for each US Cizen to be vigilant and
prevent these crimes. Mr. Kold emphasized the following:
1. Request a free copy from each of the three credit bu
reaus every 12 months. They are: EQUIFAX 1800685
1111 or www.equifax.com; EXPERIAN 18883973742 orwww.experian.com; TRANSUNION 18009168800 or
www.transunion.com.
2. Monitor your checking account and your credit cards
regularly to for any irregularies. Nofy credit card compa
nies when traveling, especially out of the country.
3. Have a financially savvy family member or close friend to
ask quesons about investments and offers.
4. Be suspicious of all email, text, US Mail, and phone calls
about deals or scams. Check with financial friends.
5. Be careful when receiving "work from home" offers,
third party EBay type purchases, and unsolicited corre
spondence from alleged federal agencies, i.e., IRS.Automobile Break ins
A Montpelier resident reported a breakin to their car
parked in their driveway. There was lile taken because
there was very lile in the car. This resident didn't lock
their car and didn't have any outside lights on at night. We
can't guarantee that your car cannot be broken into, but
we assure you that the more precauons you take, the less
the chance of a robbery. Be prepared and be vigilant.
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Presentaon
There were five Montpelier residents at the last COPS
Coffee ATF presentaon by Special Agent Gregg Hine, a 23
year specialist for commercial arson cases. He handles larg
er arson cases in MD and works closely with State and
County ATF and police. ATF was formed in 1882 and reor
ganized a few mes to the present "Alcohol, Tobacco,
"Firearms, and Explosives," which is under the jurisdicon
of the US Jusce Dept. Their Naonal Laboratory Center is
in Beltsville. They test numerous types of fires, train local
firefighters, research fire sources, causes, and the best way
to treat. ATF recommends fire exnguishers and fire hoses
be aimed at the source of a small fire. Larger industrial fires
should be aimed in a circular moon so that the enre
flame is treated. They are also responsible for liquor and
cigaree tax stamps. Their Weapons Tracing Center is inMarnsburg, WV.
Speeding In Montpelier
Speeding automobiles and trucks in our community conn
ues, especially on Montpelier Drive and Mt. Pleasant Drive.
We see increased traffic which will be more noceable
when the MD 200 Inter County Connector is completed to
US Route 1. Muirkirk Rd, Cedarbrook Lane, and Montpelier
Drive will see the most increase. The County Police have
temporarily reduced the speeding and illegal passing but
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only when their highly visible cars and speed cameras are in
place. The Security and Safety Commiee plans to meet
with the Department of Public Works to develop a permanent plan to reduce speeding. Please contact Richard Ma
son, Security Chairman, if you would like to serve on this
traffic commiee.
COPS Coffee Fire Prevenon Meeng November 1, 2012
The next COPS Coffee presentaon is Thursday, November 1
at 1:00 PM at the Laurel Senior Center. The County Fire De
partment will discuss precauons we should take to prevent
fires, especially during the holidays. Remember to change
smoke detector baeries when you turn your clocks back
one hour on Sunday, November 4th..
Security Communicaons in Montpelier CommunityPlease read the word cloud collage in this issue of Mont
pelier Today. This represents important messages you
missed by not being on our Montpelier Email Group. The
Security Commiee uses the Email group to email many
mely security alerts and community police announce
ments. The easy to join Montpelier email group instrucons
is also in this magazine.
BE SAFE AND SECURE, AND PLEASE BE VIGILANT!
Richard Mason, Security Chairman
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Now that we are enjoying the cooler weather, many homeowners are having rec-
reaonal fires or burning leaves and twigs in their back yards. In Montpelier, it is
very likely that your outside fire does not comply with the County Code. It is im-
portant to understand the Countys requirements for fires, to pracce safety and
be considerate of our neighbors. According to informaon from Marc Bashoor,
Prince Georges County Fire Chief, County Code allows recreaonal and open
burning under certain circumstances with specific requirements:
At least 30 foot distance from structures (buildings, decks, sheds, etc.)
A 10 foot clearing around the fire (free of ignitable material) which must be
aended unl fully exnguished.
However, he also notes that ifany burning creates a nuisance for neighbors, both
the Fire Department and Health Department can and will act -- call the non-
emergency Watch Office 24 hours a day at 301-583-2200 and ask for a Special
Hazards Inspector to be sent out.
Code related to open burning and recreaonal fires is reprinted below.
Restrictions
on Fires
andFirewood in
Prince
Georges
County
Sec. 11-268. Open fires generally.
(a) Where permied by the provisions of Secon 19-
104, and 19-105 of this County Code, burning by open
fires shall be subject to the following condions:
(1) Open fires shall be aended at all mes unl
completely exnguished.
(2) Garbage, dead animals, animal waste, res,
plasc, rubber, and other materials which create dense
smoke or emissions injurious or noxious to people or
property shall not be burned.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to kindle
any open fire except leaf burning, cooking fires, or recre-aonal fires without first nofying Public Safety Commu-
nicaons of such burning. Where burning connues for
more than one (1) day, the Fire/EMS Department shall
be nofied prior to 8 A.M. on each day of burning.
(4) The Fire Chief or authorized representave
may prohibit such burning at any me it is determined
that the kindling of an open fire creates a fire hazard.
(5) Except for those fires used for cooking food
on property occupied by a single-family dwelling, open
fires shall be not less than thirty (30) feet from any
building or structure. A clear space free of ignitable
materials not less than ten (10) feet in diameter shall be
maintained around the fire.
hp://lis.princegeorgescountymd.gov/lis/
The Prince Georges County Code requires that all firewood stored on a
property must be neatly stacked and a minimum of 18" above the
ground or 6" above an approved weed-free surface.
If a Code Official issues a Noce of Violaon to the owner or responsible
person for the property. The owner has a specified amount of me to cor-
rect the violaons before being fined.
And now to
the
Firewood
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GLO in the GARDEN
Hi Neighbors,
By the me you read this issue we will be well into the
fall of 2012. However, there is sll much gardening to be
done. For many of us, this just gives us an excuse to stay
outside and soak in the warm and comfortable fall days.
This me of year gives me opportunity for reflecon on
the results of new planng designs, renovaon of designsthat need change, plants that haven't thrived or just
wanng to create another look. Just like we want to up-
date our wardrobe, updang the garden should always
be on the list.
ARBOR -TRELLIS
Since your house has property on either side, did you
ever consider pung in arbors? The arbor is an invita-
on to enter the garden. It is the perfect structure for
defining an entry way, marking the beginning of a path or
simply providing a vercal interest. Arbors can be pur-
chased in wood, metal or vinyl. The rusc character of
wood compliments a country design and the curves cre-
ate a graceful passageway to support roses, clemas,
flowering vines and my favorite, Trumpet Vine that
aracts hummingbirds all summer and fall. You don't
have to spend lots of money for these arbors. Check out
second hand stores, Harbor Tools in Laurel or even kits
that are used for weddings.
POTS
I have put most of my energy in planng perennials in
the ground, but this year I have renewed my interest in
planng in pots. First of all, it is easier. I favor large plas-
c or Styrofoam pots which are light weight and easy to
move. I might place that pot or set of pots in the front of
the house in the spring me then move them to the
shade in the hot summer. Pots can be just as important
as the plants themselves. They can set the style and color
of the space. Somemes they can stand alone and be
the focal point.
This summer, as I was driving down the street, I spoed a
blue and white tall vase that my neighbor had set out by
the trash. Well, not for long ! I placed the vase on a met-
al table that I had purchased for ten dollars. This was
surrounded by large Lion's Head Day Lilies all of which
were the focal point from the entrance. Oen, at thisme of year garden shops are discounng items at below
cost just so they don't have to store them through the
winter. If you have clay or ceramic pots and are con-
cerned that they may crack, either take them inside,
empty them and turn them over or put them close to the
house, protected from the elements and wrap them.
FALL CLEAN UP
As always, if you cut and rake up the dying plants in the
fall, there will be less to do in the spring. I e up my fig
trees and place a fence around them. As I rake up the
leaves, I just pile those leaves around the tree. This will
protect the base roots from freezing and thawing
through the icy winter. The mulch blanket will keep the
soil temperature at about 32 degrees. My husband
helps by mowing the grass and fallen leaves which I thenplace directly into the flower beds or pile around the
boom of the rose bushes.
FOURTH SEASON
Oen the garden is almost abandoned in the winter,
partly because cold, snowy, icy weather prevents you
from geng outside, but there is another way of looking
at the garden. There are several
plants that have bright red berries
most of which aract the birds.
There is no need to cut the orna-
mental grasses back unl the
spring. They offer an arresng
display that compliments flowering
plants nearby while making an
elegant statement on their own.
As spring arrives or in late winter,
depending on how cold it is, the
most beauful flower will start to
bloom. Hellebores, many know it as Christmas Rose,
peaks its head up through the frost. The flowers vary in
color from greenish-white to pink and mauve. They re-
quire a moist but well drained soil posioned in the
shade of trees or at the foot of shrubs. The soil must be
rich in organic maer.
BULBS
Remember last year I suggested
the easy way to plant bulbs was in
various sized pots and insert be-
tween low bushes or plants so they
seem to just pop up and welcome
you in the spring? I am going to
add more good soil to each pot
and see what happens next spring.
One advantage has been that none
of the criers including marauding
deer have eaten them.
BIRDS
Please make that addional invest-
ment in purchasing good sunflower
seeds for the birds and keep those
feeders full all winter. Birds eat lots
of insects and grubs from your lawn.
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Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________
Please mail to: MCAP.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709-2503
...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.
JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE
ArchitecturalControl & compliance
Communications
Election committee
Finance
Facilities (Grounds)
Governing Documents
Pool Operations
Nominating
Security
Social
Tennis
Benevolent Fund
more fat in the cold and be ready to enlarge their family
in spring.
BAGWORMS
In the last issue I menoned that
I have the unwelcome "bag-worm
invasion" on some junipers. Well,
here is what the University ofMaryland says: Gypsy moth, bag-
worm and eastern tent caterpillar
will defoliate thousands of acres
of oak and other plants. Our job
is to prevent as many eggs from hatching in the spring
as possible. The egg masses are laid by the female
moths in spring. Bag-worm form a cocoon which hang
from the branches. They feed on deciduous plants such
as sycamore, maple, locust, arborvitae, juniper and
pine. I will keep pulling off those cocoons unl April
and what I can't reach, I will spray with Bayer Advanced
insect control that actually is absorbed into the plant. I
purchased this product at Behnke's nursery in Beltsville
and applied it in early September.
So as the temperature drops, I will be perusing the
magazines and catalogs for new ideas to update my
garden next spring.
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
You are all invited to my photography show at the John
Hollingsworth Gallery of the Pataxent Wildlife Museum.
The art work will be displayed for the month of Novem-
ber. This is my fourth me at the gallery and I am al-ways excited to share my passion for capturing the
beauty of God's gis with old and new friends.
Thanks for all your com-
ments. Quesons? E mail
check the Home & Garden
Informaon Center website
www.hgic.umd.edu for other
mely ps.
Gloria Hynes,
Master Gardener
Prince Georges County
(Continued from page 16)
Photos in this column provided courtesy of Gloria Hynes
Santa Fly-In
Watch Santa fly
into the historic College Park
Airport and have your
picture taken with him.Enjoy holiday arts & crafts in the museum.
Saturday, December 1
12 noon - 4 pm
$4/adults; $3/seniors; $2/ages 2-18;
FREE/ages 1 & under
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee
Approval FormMember 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 theproject 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 harmoniouslywith the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, canbe seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans formajor 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 willbe 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 hishome 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 becontacted 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 benotified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACCapproval 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.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:
Revised 1207
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Replacing your fence or driveway?
SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request
Form Before You Start
Covenants are enforced and fines are leviedand collected. If you are planning any work to theexterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC ApprovalRequest Form located in every Montpelier Todaynews-letter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Sub-mit to:
MCAATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee
P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709
Or by email to [email protected]. Meetings arethe first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at DeerfieldCommunity Center.
EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION(INCLUDING REPLACEMENT)
No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelierhome shall be made without prior approval (see ap-
proval form on the preceding page) from theACCC. This includes satellite dish installation. Allexterior colors and materials shall blend harmoniously
with the neighboring dwellings. IF YOU ARE RE-
PLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF OR SIDINGWITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERA-TIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRI-OR APPROVAL. All other changes/
replacements require PRIOR APPROVAL.Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute acovenant violation subject to enforcement, includingfines.
BOATS, CAMPERS, RVS, TRAILERS
Boats, campers, RVs, trailers are no longerallowed to be parked in your driveway andmust be in storage by November 1 through
March 31.Violations can result in a fine of $250 permonth.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests notification before placing aPOD, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot.Please include the maximum time that the struc-
ture will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form fornotification.
RENTING YOUR HOME
NOMONTPELIERHOMECANBEUSEDFORANYPUR-POSE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONEFAMILY. NOTIFYYOURRENTALMANAGEMENTCOM-PANY.
Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the
ACCC Approval Form can be found online:
www.montpelieronline.org
MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT
If its November, then...
November 2, 10 amCedric Williams, Mixed MediaLibrary GalleryReception: November 2, 7-9 pmThrough mixed media collages, theartist observes the ways in whichbuildings, sufaces, and structureschange upon abandonment.
November 2-November 25Steven Williams, Mixed MediaResident Artist Gallery
November 2- November 25, 2012Reception: November 4, 2-4 pmUsing acrylic paint, found objects andimages on masonite, the artist con-structs paintings that draw from sur-realism and abstraction.
November 2-December 26Bowie State Art Faculty Exhibi-tion Main GalleryNovember 2-December 26, 2012Reception: November 2, 7-9 pm
Artists who teach at the BowieState University Arts Departmentwill participate in a group showfeaturing their latest works.
December 9-December 30Patuxent Art League Juried Exhi-bition -Main GalleryReception: December 9, 2-4 pmJuried by a regional professional, thisexhibition showcases work from art-ists who are 18 years and older andlive in Maryland, Virginia, and theDistrict of Columbia, and includespainting, drawing, photography,sculpture, collage and more.
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Montpelier Cultural Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week
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Holidays at Montpelier Mansion!NEEDLEART 2012 EXHIBITIONNovember 3-25, 11am-4pm (closed Thanksgiving)Sponsored by Stitching Pretty of Laurel, Montpelier hoststhe 17th annual Needleart show. See the rooms of Mont-pelier filled with a dazzling array of stitched art, from nee-dlepoint to ribbon work. Judges choose winners in severalcategories, and you the visitor are invited to vote for the
Peoples Choice award. Demonstrations of variousneedleart techniques are given daily. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $3/children 5-18, children 4 and under free.
NEEDLEART EXHIBIT LECTURE by Patty Yergey, De-signer And Expert On Reproductions and Preservation ofAntique Samplers. Wednesday, November 7, 7:30pmPatty Yergey owns a design company, Samplers Revisited,which specializes in historical antique reproduction needle-work charts for the discerning needle worker. The designscover all levels of stitching excellence. Many of these de-signs were stitched by girls that did not have the finestteachers, linens, or threads. Her designs will be availablefor sale, along with samples on exhibit.
SCHOOLGIRL NEEDLEWORK FROM MARYLAND ANDTHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Wednesday, November14, 7:30pmGloria Allen, author and expert on antique needlework, willdiscuss schoolgirl needlework from both Maryland and the
District of Columbia, and the research behind her newbook, Columbia's Daughters: Girlhood Embroidery fromthe District of Columbia. She will sell and sign copies ofthis book and her previous book, A Maryland Sampling:
Girlhood Embroidery, 1738-1860. Free
HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS &
ORNAMENT EMPORIUMFriday, December 7, 6 9 pm, isTeacher Appreciation Night!Teachers get in free!Saturday, December 8, 6 9 pm, isPublic Safety Employee & Active
Duty Military Appreciation Night! Police, firefighters,EMTs & active duty military get in free!Warm up your winter evenings with festive music, lovelycandlelight, and traditional holiday greens. Area perform-ers entertain nightly. Light refreshments served.New this year, the Holiday Ornament Emporium, fea-turing original, handmade ornaments by juried artists, willbe up during Candlelight Tours, and until December 23.All Ages. $3 adults, $1 children ages 6 17 (free for ages5 and under). See above for designated free nights.
No reservations required. Refreshments served.Holiday Ornament Emporium, Dec 7 through 23,Thursday Tuesday (closed Wed), 11 am to 3 pm andduring Candlelight Tours.
WINTER BREAK STORIES AND CRAFTS OF LONG AGOThursday, December 27 11am for preschoolers, 1pm forelementary school students. Hear holiday and winter sto-ries from long ago, told by costumed interpreters, makecrafts, and more. $2/residents, $3/non-residents. Reser-vations recommended.
Mail to:
Friends of Montpelierc/o Jeri Witt12215 Shadetree LaneLaurel, MD 20708
Benefits Include:
Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter
Invitations to special
events
Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $15/yearAdditional Family Member: $5/year
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ADDRESS
PHONE CASH CHECK For more information or reservationsMontpelier Mansion:
(301) 377-7817;
TTY (301) 699-2544
[email protected] www.pgparks.com
The Montpelier Film SeriesDecember 8, 6:30 pmDinner and a Movie:Love in the Time of CholeraYoung Florentino and Fermina fall passionately in love.When Fermina chooses to marry a wealthy, well-borndoctor, Florentino is devastated and throws himselfinto hundreds of romances all while his heart is re-served for her. When Ferminas husband dies, Florenti-no attends the funeral with the intention of winning her
back after all these years.
Tickets for both dinner and the film are $30/person,and must be purchased by 12 noon on the Friday im-mediately preceding the screening.Film only tickets are available for $15/person on theday of the screening. Seating is limited and film onlytickets may not always be available.
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fixed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands lisng.
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 lisng.
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Come to a Board MeetingCome to a Board MeetingCome to a Board MeetingCome to a Board Meeting The second Tuesday of every month, 7 PM, Deerfield Recrea-on Center
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Matt & Adams Yard Service
(240) 281-3334
We are Montpelierresidents and have
served our community
for over six years. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service.Matt Derrick and Adam Bodmer
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DO YOU MISS THE COUNTY LEAF PICK UP?
You get the leaves to the curb . . . well vacuum them away!or
If you dont want to rake at all . . . well do the entire job!
CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!
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Also, look no further for your premiumsnow removal experts!
We provide a variety of yard and tree services and offer very competitive pricing!
Experienced * Insured * Reliable
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Advertise your businessIN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.
Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are renewable for 2-month periods.
One adversement will be displayed on each page of the website in random rotaon.
Adversers (community or resident businesses) will be responsible for providing finished graphic:
280px wide x 120-350px high 300 dpi resoluon 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 addion $20 /hour.
Graphics received by the 15
th
of the month previous to the rotaon period (i.e., June 15
th
for July-August rotaon)will be published for the full 2-month period.
Space is limited to ensure opmal visibility for ads.MCA reserves the right to refuse adversing for any reason.
Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected],888 622-4630 x103 for more informaon.
Advertise on MontpelierOnline.org
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MontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentMontpelierResidentPhone:301-776-2355/301-221-0745Fax: 301-776-2355
E-mail: [email protected]
We charge by the job,not by the hour!
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Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !
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Licensed & Bonded State Masters Lic#1291
Residential & Commerical
Cheryls
Pet Grooming
301 490-1126
Special attention to the
YOUNG, OLD, and BAD!
$10 off for all new customers
Laurel Business
Est. 1980
Montpelier Resident
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