The Newsletter Of The Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today
May-June 2012

MONTPELIER TODAY

May-June 2012

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2012 Board of Trustees

Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee 301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee Chair, Facilities Committee 301 325-0497 jjkjln@aol.com Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Tennis Committee 301 776-3267 lillian.fazio@aol.com Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee 301 490-7614 pldouville@verizon.net Paul Buehler, Trustee Chair, Pool Committee 301 776-9886 buehler@freestate.net Dave Eisenberg, Trustee 301 776-1842 eisenberg44@gmail.com Tim Jacobs, Trustee Chair, Communications Committee 916 712-1731 tim@jacobszone.com Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee 301 776-3555 rsmason@aol.com Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 sorrentino12@verizon.net

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

Julia O'Neil l fe uarded for 2 year a e ool Gradua n year fro ay on n ery on e of May n r nal u ce a G of a oc a e n M l ary Sc ence and Soc olo y S e o e o nd e loy en n area n er eld and eannene O'Ne l S arl n Lane

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The Prince Georges County Health Department is encouraging all residents to review their dog, cat and erret vaccina on records to ensure their ra ies immuni a ons are up-to-date! State law requires that all cats, dogs and errets e vaccinated against ra ies y our (4) months o age, and e kept current.

pleased to o er low cost ra ies vaccina ons to all Prince Georges County residents, said c ng Health cer Pamela Creekmur. a ies con nues to e a real threat in our community and the Health Department wants every dog, cat, and erret to have their required ra ies vaccina ons. o w o Ju 2, 2012. The cost or each vac. (Please ring e act change).

The est way to protect your amily and your pet is to Low- o keep your pets ra ies vaccina on up-to-date. There- M y 12, 2012 ore, the Prince Georges County Health Department is cina on will e Clinic Date May 12, 2012 June 2, 2012 Location Greenbelt 20770 Bowie 20715

Location Address Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road Bowie High School 15200 Annapolis Road

VACANT OR ABANDONED HOUSE NEXT DOOR?

Call the Property Standards Group of the Prince Georges County Department of Environmental Services to report deteriora ng condi ons or maintenance issues ith vacant or a andoned homes - 301 883-6100
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2012 Tu A Paul uehler, o Derrick, Patricia Douville, David Eisen erg, Lillian Fa io, Jack ea ng and Jean Sorren no. Tu A w C u Tim Jaco s Co u yM Mary Derrick President . Derrick called the mee ng to order at PM. There was a quorum to conduct usiness. S y R o T Dou The minutes o the Decem er oard mee ng were reviewed. Trustee ea ng made a mo on to accept the minutes. Trustee Sorren no seconded the mo on and it passed unanimously. T u R o L zo Trustee Fa io distri uted the monthly statements. Two long-term delinquents have paid their assessments. et income o , a er all ills paid or . 5 , trans erred to eserve which rings the total eserve to , . ( por on o this is invested in a CD). 99s will e sent out y the accountant. There is appro imately , outstanding in delinquent assessments rom prior years. soted m er installed. Trustee ea ng will talk to rickman a out this also. ques on arose regarding plans or plan ngs so the Gardening Commi ee will e consulted. Trustee uehler will e having a pool commi ee mee ng in Fe ruary and will seek their input at that me. oo Co u Bu ,C o Pool Management quotes are s ll eing solicited. Con nental and merican have su mi ed quotes. The encing has not een done yet due to the weather. Trustee uehler would like the swim team divisionals to e held at Montpelier this year. So Co C Bow o ,C o o report. The ne t event will e the Easter Egg Hunt.

ACCC M Bo ,C o Trustee ea ng reported that the mee ng was quite short and there were two simple approval requests. Trustee Derrick asked a out the complaint on Cedarrook. The CCC is monitoring the pro lem and a le er has een sent no ying them o the pro lems. Co u o Co T J o ,C o

Trustee Jaco s needs to put the audit compila ons on the we site. The CCC Groupsite was paid and the managers reduced to two (M. oddie and M. Hughes). M. Hughes has not su mi ed the computer speci ca ons yet. Co J ,C o Trustee ea ng has een trying to meet with the rickman representa ve to discuss a new proposal or and the re-seeding o the all elds. Trustee ea ng has also een trying to meet with the mem er hired to clean the tennis courts. The slope on the ack hill could use another creo6

S u y Co R M o ,C o Mr. Mason reported that there were three urglaries in the neigh orhood. He also thanked Mary Lehman or ge ng the speed camera ack at Montpelier Elementary. Mr. Mason wants to in orm the community o inorma ve mee ngs set up with the police department. He will su mit in orma on via the newsle er and yahoo list serv. Some upcoming mee ngs will e dealing with Cy ersecurity, Cops Co ee on the Canine Unit, and a Cops Co ee in March on evidence. The Co ees are held on the rst Thursday o the month at PM at the Senior Center in Laurel. Mr. Mason was a le to get Connect-a- ide to stop using Cedar rook, rwood and Mt. Pleasant as a cut-through a er receiving several complaints a out the uses speeding down these streets. Several people are interested in joining the security commi ee and Mr. Mason would appreciate sugges ons on the commi ee organi a on. T Co L z o, C o Trustee Fa io said the dirt has s ll not een delivered and the cracks cant e repaired un l Spring. There have een many complaints a out the keys or the tennis court, ut the lock will not e put on un l mem ers have a chance to learn a out the
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ACCC REPORT
Deerfield Community Center Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2012 Commi ee Mem ers Present rian Dennis, Jack ea ng, on Lenart, Pauline Pe , Diana Sowle, and Tim Shrews ury. Commi ee Mem ers sent Michael oddie and Toni yrd. Community Mem ers Present C. uckingham, Mr. and Mrs. eyes, Mr. and Mrs. Young, and M. Hughes. The mee ng was called to order at PM. T. Shrewsury made a mo on to accept the January minutes. The mo on was seconded y P. Pe and passed unanimously.

Bu 8 4 Cedar rook Lane wner su mi ed plans or renova ons to urned-out house. Thank you. 5 9 Cedar rook Lane o response to le er ( ) ut de ris is gone. Monitor to see i other issues have improved. 4 Eastgate Lane wner intends to remove res and junk. Hold to ne t mee ng. 9 9 5 Twin Hill Lane The de ris is s ll there. eigh or will e asked i ranches are on their lot. N w Bu arclay Place D. Sowle reported no issues with the vacant house. thers will look at the house.

9 Cedar rook Lane Le er needed or trailer in driveway. 8 5 Crystal ock Lane wners a ended the mee ng to clari y covenant compliance e ore proceeding with a day care home. It will have no more than si children and licensed y the county. Documenta on will e su mi ed to the CCC. Two neigh ors e pressed concern a out noise. The covenants do not require neigh or approval, ut their concerns were discussed. I it were to ecome a nuisance oth the county and the CCC could take ac on. 88 9 Gramercy ew owners asked i approval was needed or a new screen door, other upgrades, and am oo removal. o approval needed as the appearance o the house rom the street will not e changed. 9 Montpelier Drive o ca on o a dumpster and load o stone in the driveway. Thank you. 8 84 well Lane - o ca on o a load o dirt mulch in driveway. Thank you. The ne t mee ng o the CCC will e Thursday, March , at PM at Deer eld Community Center. The mee ng adjourned at 5 pm.

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new system and sign up or the keys. The signs need to e put up. OLD BUSINESS The lawyer sent a Cease and Desist le er regarding the eeding o the vultures. The mem er replied that she is not eeding the vultures. eighors will e contacted or addi onal in orma on. Trustees Fa io has not heard rom the mem er who e pressed an interest in the vacant posi on on the oard. The audit results s ll need to e posted on the we site. ekeying will e done when the mee ngs at the pool egin.

NEW BUSINESS Trustee Fa io needs to put some o the old records into the archives. a y swings need to e installed. I these reak, the oard should research a stronger grade swing. Trustee ea ng suggested that Mr. Mason speak with the police a out the school us drivers speeding through the neigh orhood. It was suggested that anyone who sees this should try to get the us num er. The ne t oard mee ng will e held on Tu y, u y 14, 2012 7 00 M at Deer eld ecrea on Center, preschool room. The mo on was made and seconded to adjourn at 8 5 pm. The mo on passed unanimously.

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2012 Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patricia Dou ille, illia a io, i acob a ea orre o b w h C Da i Ei e berg a ack ea g Comm y M mb P M Bo ie, M Derrick, M Hughe a R Ma o Pre i e t B Derrick calle the ee g to or er at PM here wa a quoru to co uct bu i e S y R po Do v ll he i ute o the a uar boar ee g were reiewe ru tee acob a e a o o to acce t the i ute ru tee orre o eco e the o o a it a e u a i ou l R po L ll F zo ru tee a io i tribute the o thl tate e t a e e t ha e bee recei e a two ar al or a roxi atel $ 5, wo a e e t al o recei e ING ha bee acquire b Ca ital O e a o ebruar here wa a i cu io about i e g i tock which a i i e i or er to get a higher i tere t rate, but thi i ri k a a ot be allowe i the b law e the o o a it a e u a i ou l he roect are ) Re lace broke kitche cabi et a cou terto a urcha e a all water heater ($ , ); ) ix te i court rai age with ll a rai ($ , ); ) Re air o ball i el ($5, ); ) Clear ea all arou the le i e a back o the ool ($ , 5 ); 5) I tall two o eable u brella at the bab ool ($ , ); ) ix the ool back hill with a re ch rai ($ , 5 ) a i tall a brick ace wall a eat; ) Re urbi h the la grou hre e re aterial ($ , ) ru tee ea g will be a ke i the brick wall eat will be le el a ha e a te i talle ru tee Buehler al o a ke about le or the ool bathroo Bi a a ea ibilit tu are ee e o ) white coa g or the ool a ) arki g lot re ur aci g ru tee ea g ha ot bee able to eet with the e ber hire to clea the te i court he Ma ter Gar e er were a ro e to hire two hel er or clea -u a la g at $ hour he co tract or earl co o grou ai te a ce were i cu e he co tract will i clu e owi g at the ower li e (the r t twel e eet) a lea re o al o ce a week ro e te ber Dece ber ru tee Dou ille a e a o o to awar the co tract to Ma & A a Yar er ice or $ , ru tee acob eco e the o o a it a e u a i ou l ra h re o al at the ool will be ee e a the e ber re o ible or thi la t ear will be co tacte

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Marlin Car Wash

Saturday, May 19th
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick off their 45th season with a car wash on May 19th in the pool parking lot. The team is self-supporting and is comprised of Montpelier neighborhood children ages 6-18. Our swimmers will clean and vacuum your car or truck while you relax and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee and munch on some delicious baked goods. Donations will be accepted.

Wanted: Voice of the Marlins

Needed for Saturday Swim Team Home Meets
Contact Lynne Collman (301) 776-3098 or lbcollman@gmail.com

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MEMBERS ONLYTENNIS COURT ACCESS

TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY
The keys to the new tennis lock are available. Please call 301-776-3 67 be ore a e key. They can be icked at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane. n to ick yo r

t is i era ve that all tennis layers res ect the se o the co rts and ake every e ort to revent na thorized se. That eans locking up a er yo lay and not giving out the key to eo le who will not abide by the r les. Lillian Fazio Tennis Co i ee Chair

2012 Committee Chairpersons

Michael Boddie Tim Jacobs Lynne Collman maboddieus@yahoo.com m@ acobs one.com LBCollman@gmail.com 301 317-5535 240 841-2787 301-776-3098 12402 Eastgate Lane 8711 Crestmont Lane 12309 Shadetree Lane Patricia Douville k ln@aol.com pldouville@veri on.net 301 325-0497 301 490-7614 9307 Montpelier Drive 8904 Eastbourne Lane Social, Carla Bowen cbmcasocial@verizon.net Security, Richard Mason rsmason@aol.com 301-776-3555 Tennis, Lillian Fazio ilovwag@_______aol.com 301 776-3267 8716 Crystal Rock Lane P Paul Buehler buehler@freestate.net 301 776-9886 9000 Golden Pass Swim Team, Lynne Collman LBCollman@gmail.com 301-776-3098

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MCA Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 19th
Now is the time to begin cleaning your closets, attics and garages. As the saying goes, one mans junk is another mans treasure. All residents are invited to participate in the MCA Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 19th. MCA will provide the advertising, maps designating your location, and signs marking streets where garage sales will take place. Obviously you can make a last minute decision to participate, however; if you want your home listed on the map, we need to know by May 16th. Please contact Mary Derrick (derrickr@wans.net or 301-776-5008) and provide your name and address. This event will take place rain or shine and the advertisement will indicate the time is from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. You can begin or end whenever you please, but maps will only be available during that five hour timeframe.

PIZZA AT THE POOL

Are you tired of being inside? Are you tired of cooking? Are the kids asking whats for dinner?
Time: 6-7p oca on: l Cost: $3 p s 4f ) !!! Must bring a side dish or dessert!!! ign up at the pool or email lbcollman@gmail com No later than pm
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th tar ng une and every Wednesday Night weather permi ng Bring the family along with a side dish or dessert and enjoy the evening with your neighbors down at the pool!

Pizza Mommas are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!!! Lynne Collman & Sue Thompson
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2012 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 17-23 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

P O O L H O UR S f o r 2 0 12
May 26 31: Sat (Memorial Day) Tue Wed Thur Sun Tue Wed Sat Sat Sun Monday (Labor Day) Tue Fri (School Hours) Sat Sun 2Mon Fri (School Hours) Final Weekend Sat (Dog Day) 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:00 PM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:00 PM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

June, July & Aug

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POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED

Individual pictures are required for all pool users 6 and over. These pictures should be similar to a school id photo, drivers license photo or passport photo. Your name and lot number (or address) should be on the bac of our photo. The ate a endants are instructed to refuse entr to an one who does not have a photo on le. Send photos to: MCA PO Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709 You ma also brin photos to the pool durin re ular pool hours. Onl the famil members (and paid extended famil ) listed on our 2012 pool user form will have access to the pool. If ou did not ll out the pool user form and return it with our adavit, pic one up at the pool or ou can download one at www.montpelieronline.or . All informa on (birthda if under a e 1 , rela onship to owner, etc.) is required.

SWIM LESSONS
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The following rules and regulations have been established for the benefit, health and safety of all patrons of the pool facility. These will help provide enjoyable recreation for all members and their guests. Pool Management or the MCA Board of Trustees may institute new regulations at their discretion in the interest of safety. The following are not intended to be all inclusive:

All MCA Members should ensure their children and guests understand and observe all pool rules.
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Swim diapers are required for all children not completely toilet trained. No running, pushing, or horseplay in the pool area. Patrons will not use profanity or abusive language in the pool area. Spou ng of water by mouth and similar unhygienic ac ons are not permi ed. Swimmers may not sit, stand, hang, or play on pool ropes or lane lines. No glass or brea able containers are permi ed in the pool facility. icycles must be par ed in designated areas. se of s ateboards, scooters, roller blades and other li e ar cles are prohibited in and around the pool area. Smo ing is strictly prohibited in the pool area which includes the front gate and Food Pavilion. Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must deposit all trash in the proper recepta cles. No diving into the pool e cept in the diving well. No oata on devices of any ind are permi ed in the div ing well. Flips o the pool edge are prohibited. nly one person allowed on the diving board at a me. ump or dive straight out o the end of the diving board, not o the side. ivers must eep both their feet on the pool dec un l the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swim

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Tipping, roc ing or use of pool chairs for other than their intended use is prohibited. Patrons are responsible for any damage they cause by willful misuse of pool property. The MCA and Pool Management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The pool sta will hold ar cles for two wee s before disposing. The pool will be open for all ages on the hour through 45 minutes past the hour. The last 15 minutes of each hour will be reserved for l ly swimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the pool dur ing these periods. nder no circumstances shall a member or guest enter the water without a lifeguard on duty. No unauthori ed entry into the gate o ce, guard room, or pump room is permi ed. Patrons must obey all posted rules. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any me due to personal discre on, opera onal di cul es, or inclement weather. Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regula ons of the pool facility. They have been given the authority by the MCA oard of Trustees to enforce these rules. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. Persons that appear to be under the in uence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the premises.

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MCA members who are registered pool users, in good standing, may bring guests to the pool. A guest pass is required for any non-member age 6 and over entering the pool and is good for the entire day. 1. Guest passes must be purchased at the pool in groups of 5 or $25.00. Each pass is good for a one day pool admission. No single day passes will be sold. 2. No cash will be ta en at the pool. nly chec s from the MCA member with a valid picture I wh h l h r MCA r ) will be accepted 3. All guests must be signed in and accompanied by the MCA member. 4. Guest passes do not e pire and passes from previous years will be honored. The Bonus Guest Pass issued for paying your assessment by March 31, 2012 will expire at the end of the 2012 swim season.

Age Requirement for Admittance:

(All results for proficiency swim tests must be registered with the Pool Manager.) 8 to 10 Years Old: Member children who have passed our pool proficiency swim test may be supervised at the pool by an adult or sibling age 13 and above, provided they too have passed our proficiency swim test. 11 to 15 Years Old: Member children may enter without adult supervision provided they have passed our pool proficiency swim test. Children who do not pass the swim test must be supervised by a member 13 or older, who has passed the proficiency swim test.

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Montpelier Marlin Swim Team: Celebrating Its 45th Season! Come Join -- Be Part of Marlins History
Montpelier Communitys largest recreational youth program is celebrating its 45thSEASON!
Help the Marlins celebrate; children, ages 6-18, who love to 7-8p coached by Jeannene ONeil and Brian Abdo swi ; interested in having n and ee ng new riends, So we are calling on every one o yo : grandparents, a nts, co e o t and join in on the n!!! ncles, neighbors: - do yo have grandkids, nieces, nephMontpelier Marlins are happy to welco e back o r Dy- ews, riends with kids? Swi ers do yo have riends na ic coaching sta o Brian Abdo, Joe Mills and Michaela looking or a swi tea ? yo do, or interested in hos ng ild ach one will con n e to bring a resh o tlook and please contact e or co e on down to o r Open Ho se, perspec ve in crea ng a n and co pe ve tea he sched led or the week o May 28th coaches look orward to welco ing back any ret rning egi tra on and pen o e ree da o regi tra on e bers as well welco ing New Swi ers!!! and pen o e rom e da , Ma 29t to Ma 31 t, 6 30 o ens re that we have swi ers to carry on the Montpel- -8pm at o r comm nit pool on Cedarbrook Lane. yo ier radi on, we are recr i ng all available Montpelier are new to the neighborhood, interested in adop ng a co nity children Also, the MCA Board has approved swi er or es ons regarding the tea , this is the e the Adopt- A- Marlin Swimmer Program which allows a to co e to the pool to eet the coaches and parents o MCA a ily to sponsor a non-resident swi er to par ci- swi ers and have yo r es ons answered hen regispate on the Marlin Swi ea For ore details please tering, yo will have the opport nity to p rchase a swi see the Marlins Adopt-A-Swi er Progra s it, goggles and o r newl de igned cap he Marlin Swi ea will add evening prac ces to what yo have any es ons, please contact the Swi ea has tradi onally been a orning prac ce sched le ven- chair an, Lynne Collman, (301) 776-3098 or ing prac ces will be held esday and h rsday nights ro (lbcollman@gmail.com) The Marlin Swim Team is comprised of swimmers, ages 6-18, wi ar ing le els of abili es. n accordance wi e safe reg la ons of e pool, e swimmer m s be able o pass e pool s swim es . e es , consis of reading wa er for 1 min e and swimming across e di ing well. e es will be adminis ered b e coac ing s a.

Marlin Dates to Remember

Annual Swim Team Car Wash: Ma 19 (8:30-1pm) Montpelier Pool Prac ce Schedule: a 29- a 31/ J ne 5-J ne 7 (7-8pm) Da Prac ce egins June 11: Monda Thursda : 8:30-9:30am (swimmers 11 & older) / 9:30-10:30am (swimmers 10 & o nger) Frida : 9-10am all swimmers/followed b a mini brea fas (alwa s pop lar) ening Prac ce: esda / rsda 7-8pm**** New Time Trials: June 9 8:30am aurel n ita onals: Jul 8 rac ce ee wi s arlins o ob ain mes for swim- ( 4:30 -9pm Fairlands) mers in all e en s. Helps coac es o seed e rs mee & Di isionals: Jul 21 swimmers wor o e in s. n addi on, i allows e ( swimmers must qualif ) paren s e oppor ni o prac ce eir ol n eer s ills. Swim Team Part : Jul 23 Montpelier Pool Team Pictures: June 22 9am Regular Season Meet Schedule: J ne 16; J ne 23, J ne 30, J l 7; J l 14 All Stars: Jul 28 (swimmers must qualif )

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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

Replacing our fence or dri ewa ?

STOP and SUBM T an ACCC Appro al Request Form rst.

Co enants are enforced and nes are le ied and collected. f o are planning an wor o e ex erior of o r ome, rs ll o e ACCC Appro al Req es Form loca ed in e er Montpelier Today newsle er and on-line a www.mon pelieronline.org. S bmi o:
A CA : Arc i ec ral Con rol & Compliance Commi ee .O. Box 2503 La rel, D 20709

OR S D NG W TH TH SAM CO OR AND NO A T RAT ONS, YOU MAY PROC D W THOUT PR OR APPROVA . All other changes/replacements require PR OR APPROVA . Proceeding without prior appro al shall cons tute a co enant iola on su ect to enforcement, including nes.

BOAT, CAMP R, RV, TRA

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Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must e in storage No em er 1. Boa s, campers, RVs, and camping railers m s be in s orage from No em er 1 through March 31. Violaons can res l in a ne of 250 per mon .

Or b email o em g es@comcas .ne . ee ngs are e rs rsda of e er mon a 7 a Deereld Comm ni Cen er.

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e ACCC req es s no ca on before placing a OD, d mps er, or similar s r c re on an lo . lease incl de e maxim m me a e s r c re will be on e lo . se an Appro al Form for no ca on.

A XT R OR CONSTRUCT ON, ADD T ONS, A T RAT ONS, SH DS, F NC S, ( NC UD NG R P AC M NT) R QU R PR OR APPROVA

o cons r c on, addi on, or al era on of a on pelier ome s all be made wi o prior appro al (see appro al form on preceding page) from e Arc i ec ral Con rol & Compliance Commi ee. is incl des sa elli e dis ins alla on. All ex erior colors and ma erials s all blend armonio sl wi e neig boring dwellings. F YOU AR R P AC NG YOUR X ST NG ROOF

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Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can be found online: www.montpelieronline.org

Join the Montpelier EMAIL GROUP

is easier an e er o oin e on pelier Email Gro p Lis s ead on o er o o r on pelier websi e h p://montpelieronline.org/ oin-the-montpelier-email-list/ Once s bmi ed wai a few da s o ge o r req es . f o a e ro ble, please email em g es@comcas .ne . Remember o can call e nforma on Line (1-888-622-4630) or c ec e websi e (www.montpelieronline.org) or call e pool (301-3170106) for pda es on ac i es a ma no be incl ded in e on pelier oda newsle er.

MONTPELIER WEBSITE

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MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE

1 888 MCA INF ( 1 888 622-463 )

ress (zero) for Comm ni Anno ncemen s ress 11 for e ACCC ress 12 for Resale ac ages ress 13 for e Adminis ra e Assis an ress 14 for Social E en s & RSV s ress 15 for ennis Co r Access essages can be le a all ex ensions excep for e Anno ncemen Line .

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Member No: Name: Address: Telephone:

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee Approval Form Date: For Architectural Committee Use Only Eton
Shed Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)
Project No: Date Received: Letter Sent:

Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Type of Alteration: Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Siding/Paint Deck

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 windows, 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 Name Name Name (Print) (Print) (Print) (Print) Address Address Address Address Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Signature Signature Signature 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 residing 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, concurrence 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 comments 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.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
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Spring at Montpelier Mansion!

christening dresses, hats, quilts and other types of family heirlooms. Led by Montpelier Mansions Collections Manager, Karen Whitehair, this workshop will introduce you to Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while indulging in a seasonal, some of the techniques used by conservators to care for and store textile materials. The workshop will consist of prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones your choice of quality an overview of environmental agents that attack textile loose leaf teas, served on imported English china and materials, basic techniques anyone can use to slow them tiered silver stands. Tea will be served in Montpeliers down, a tour of re-housed materials found in the sites elegant East Wing. Lots of springtime surprises in store! Reservations required by May 2! Call 301-377-7817 collections storage area, and a direct hands-on experience to learn how to do the same thing at home. (no e-mail reservations please) $40/Resident; $45/Non-resident $27.50 per person, includes gratuity and self-guided tour. Cost: RSVP Info: Reservations and advance payment rePayment required in advance. Adult quired. Please call (301) 377-7817 Ages: 16 and up

Spring Surprise Tea at Montpelier Mansion Saturday, May 5, 2:30 pm

18th Century Tavern Games Night

Laurel Branch of Prince Georges County Memorial Library System

Family Fun Time at Montpelier Mansion Sunday, June 10, 4 to 6 pm

Come explore the grounds of Montpelier, play games, dress up in old-fashioned clothes, take a tour, learn an 18th century dance, and more. A nice way to spend a summer evening. Visitors are welcome to have a picnic dinner on the grounds, but please have a rain plan as there are no inside eating facilities at Montpelier. FREE! Canned food accepted for donation to local food banks. All ages

Monday, May 14, 7pm

Join costumed interpreters from Montpelier Mansion in Laurel for tavern games at the library! 18th century pub games, like Shut the Box and Buck, were popular pastimes at English and American pubs. Played with dice, cards, or sometimes board games and boxes, these games provided hours of entertainment. FREE 507 7th Street, Laurel, MD 20707 Laurel Library Tel: (301)776-6790, TTY: (301) 808-2061. http:// www.pgcmls.info/Laurel or Montpelier Mansion (301) 377 -7817, TTY: (301) 699-2544 www.pgparks.com

Montpelier Mansion History Lecture The Snowdens and the Civil War Wednesday, May 16, 7:30pm
Spring History Lecture Series- Join us the third Wednesdays in March, April and May at 7:30 pm for free history lectures. The talks are enlightening, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the refreshments, delicious! The Snowdens and the Civil War Wayne Smith, Civil War re-enactor, author, history teacher, researcher, and long-time Montpelier Mansion docent, will share his findings on the three children and ten grand-children of Nicholas and Elizabeth Snowden who have documented Civil War service. Free

Whats in Your Closet? A Textile Preservation Workshop Saturday, May 19, 9 am to Noon
Kick off Preservation Week with this workshop on how to preserve your familys textiles such as wedding dresses,

Friends of Montpelier
Membership Fee: $15/year Additional Family Member: $5/year NAME ADDRESS

PHONE
Mail to:
Friends of Montpelier c/o Jeri Witt 12215 Shadetree Lane Laurel, MD 20708

CASH
Benefits Include:

CHECK

Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special
events

For more information or reservations Montpelier Mansion: (301) 377-7817; TTY (301) 446-3302 Holly.Burnham@pgparks.com www.pgparks.com
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Montpelier Cultural Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week

Friday, May 11, 8 pm Cantare These WAMMIE award winning musicians hail from Brazil and Argentina with Bolivian roots, and perform music from all of Latin America.

Exhibitions
April 5 - May 25, 2012 Sam Lacombe Lacombe is a realist painter who uses geometry and neon signage to capture the urban environment.

Friday, May 18, 8 pm Memphis Gold Memphis Gold is Chester Chandler a Blues musician from Tennessee who began his career on Beale Street at age eight and has played with many bluesmen over the years including B.B. King and Bobby Parker.

April 9 - May 28, 2012 Rufus Norman Friday, May 25, 8 pm Aaron Jones and Claire Mann of Montpelier resident artist, Rufus Norman exhibits for the Old Blind Dogs featuring Run first time in the Resident Artist Gallery. His colorful, imagiA world Celtic program featuring performers from Scotnative acrylic paintings depict people, places, life. land, Ireland, Canada, USA, and Japan. British Isles roots music comes to life in a new, fresh take. April 10 - May 27, 2012 Joyce Yu-Jean Lee Ms. Lees latest work explores how illumination is depicted Friday, June 1, 8 pm Jeff Aug within various cultures and societies. Using green-screen Laurel native, Jeff Aug is a cool underground guitarist who animation, video projection, and digital prints the artist Plays a six string acoustic guitar with amazing speed and reframes the history of painting, film and video in order to uses it as his percussion section as well This is extreme explore how viewers consume visual information in our acoustic guitar and extremely good. technology driven society. Exhibition in Celebration of Asian Pacific American Month April 10May 27

Jurying for Studio SpaceDeadline Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Montpelier holds an annual jury for studio space at the arts center. All interested artists should check the proThe Folk & Blues Series spectus which can be downloaded or mailed. Contact the Individual Concert Tickets are $20 unless otherwise noted. arts center, 301 377-7800 or email: montpelFor tickets please call the arts center at 301-377-7800. ier.arts@pgparks.com. Montpelier Arts Center has three galleries, classrooms and studios for artists. Studios vary Visa and MasterCard are accepted in size and rent to qualified artists at the rate of $8 square foot per year ($9.60 for artists residing outside of Prince Friday, May 4, 8 pm Deep River Rising David Holt, George's & Montgomery Counties.) Resident artists who Bryan Sutton, and T. Michael Coleman have studios at Montpelier are also eligible for solo exhibiThere is a deep river of traditional music running through North Carolina. Grammy Award winners David Holt, Bryan tions in the Resident Artists Gallery on a rotating basis and have access to the studios seven days a week. Sutton, and T. Michael Coleman explore the richness of that musical culture. Tickets for this performance are $25.

True Life: I Am A Laurel Mill Worker

The exhibit explores Laurels history as a mill town and the communitys e a r ly growth. Using a real 1870s family to tell the story, it introduces visitors to the lives and experiences of the people who worked in towns cotton mill between the 1830s-1929, when the mill closed for good.

Laurel Museum
Hours of Operation
Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm Sunday 1pm-4pm John Calder Brennan Research Library Monday 10-12 & By Appointment Group Tours can be arranged through appointments.

Saturday, May 5, 2 pm Laurel Branch 507 7th St., Laurel MD, 20707 301-776-6790
One of the most famous maritime disasters took place 100 years ago, and wireless played a central role that dark and cold night on the Atlantic. Had it not been for wireless (using Morse code) or radio, we would have no knowledge of what happened to the Titanic that night. Moreover, another 700 people would likely have died for lack of rescue, and the wreck would have not been discovered in 1985. The talk addresses one of the vital applications of prebroadcast radio and relates to exhibits already in place. Presented by Chris Sterling, George Washington University. Museum operated by the Radio History Society.

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The 34th Anniversary

of the

Montpelier Summer Concert Series

Montpelier Mansion Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel

FREE

Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM Friday, July 13th Friday, July 27th

Friday, June 29th Friday, July 20th

Friday, August 10th

Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair.
Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295)

For information, call 301-776-2805

The South Laurel Recreation Council

The South Laurel Recreation Council Volunteers invite you to a FREE CONCERT

MUSIC, MEMORIES, and FUN

by the

SHOWTIME SINGERS

THURSDAY, MAY 10TH 7:30-8:30 PM

No tickets or reservations needed. Adults only.
SLRC: 301 776-2805 LBSAC: 301 206-3350 Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Rd, Laurel, MD 20707 Next to Laurel Regional Hospital
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Final Phase of the Intercounty Connector

The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) has awarded an $89 million contract to design and build the final segment of the Intercounty Connector (ICC/MD 200). This will complete the ICC by constructing the final segment between I-95 and US 1 in Prince George's County. The full scope of work includes designing and building 0.9 miles of four-lane, tolled roadway with a partial interchange and crossing bridge at Virginia Manor Road and a continuous flow signalized intersection at US 1 near the Muirkirk MARC commuter rail station. Additional work includes 0.7 miles of improvements to US 1, 2.4 miles of resurfacing on I-95, and construction of 2.4 miles of collector-distributor roads adjacent to the north- and south-bound lanes of I-95. The $513 million project opened to traffic on schedule in November 2011. Engineering design work is underway, with construction starting this spring. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2013 / early 2014.

Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or xed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands lis ng. lease call -4 30 x103 or email emhughes@comcast.net to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your lis ng.

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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

(410) 796-1251 796-

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We charge by the job, not by the hour!

No Job Too Small

Free Estimates

Alexs Electrical Service Inc.

301-490301-490-2484 301-490Fax 301-490-3170
All work performed by a MASTER Electrician

410 798-6408
WSSD #71122 MD 24148 24 Hour Service

Servicing Laurel and surrounding communities for the past 25 years !

Montpelier Specialist
Licensed & Bonded State Masters Lic#1291 Residential & Commerical

Advertise on MontpelierOnline.org
Advertise your business IN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.
Montpelier Resident
Phone: 301-776-2355/301-221-0745 Fax: 301-776-2355 E-mail: lucyyoung2005@yahoo.com

Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are renewable for 2month periods. ne ad er sement will be displayed on ea h pa e of the website in random rota on. Ad er sers ommunity or resident businesses will be responsible for pro idin nished raphi : 280px wide x 120-350px hi h 300 dpi resolu on PSP or EPS Photoshop formats preferred, but .JPG, .TIFF, .GIF also a eptable No animated or transparent raphi s Ha e your own website? In lude the link! esi n ser i es a ailable at an addi on $20 hour.

Graphi s re ei ed by the 15th of the month pre ious to the rota on period i.e., June 15th for July-Au ust rota on will be published for the full 2-month period. Spa e is limited to ensure op mal isibility for ads. MCA reser es the ri ht to refuse ad er sin for any reason. Conta t Mary Hu hes, emhu hes@ om ast.net, 888 622- 630 x103 for more informa on.

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