Montpelier Today, May/June 2014

MONTPELIER TODAY 1 May/June 2014

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Please Note

If you have sold your home

or are a new owner, please

drop us a note listing the lot

number and the name of the

new owner. Requests for

resale packages ($25 paya-

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to the above address or call

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

May/June 2014 Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee

301 776-5008 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee


Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee


Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee

Chair, Social & Nominating Committees


Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]

Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]

Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 [email protected]

Committees

Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 442-5253 [email protected]

Communications CommitteeTony Fleming, Chair [email protected] 240 841-2787

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]

Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Welcoming CommitteeGloria Hynes [email protected]

Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]

2014 Board of Trustees

February 2014 Board Meeting Minutes 6

February 2014 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7

March 2014 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8

March 2014 ACCC Meeting Minutes 9

Financials 10

Security Committee Report 12

Social Committee Report 13

GLO in the Garden 15

ACCC Approval Form 25

Helping Hands 29

2014 Pool Guide 17

Swim Team Information 20


UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday May 13 and Tuesday, June 10 for the monthly board meengs at

Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners

are encouraged to a!end.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) The next meengs will be Thursday, May 1 and Thursday, June 5. All meengs are at Deereld Com

munity Center, preschool room at 7 pm.

Your help is needed. Gloria Hynes is working with the

County on the Bradford Tree Replacement Program.

Do you have Bradford Pear Trees along the street that

you would like the County to remove (free of charge)

or did you get a replacement tree that has now died?

Please email Gloria Hynes, Montpelier resident and

Master Gardner, at [email protected] and

provide the following informaon:

1. address

2. the number of replacement trees that are dead

3. the number of old Bradford Pear trees that you

want the county to cut down.

For those who might not remember the program or

are new to the neighborhood, the Bradford Pear trees

are the owering (white), manybranched trees which

just nished blooming in April. They are charming

arching over our streets, but unfortunately they have

become a problem. The tree branches are weak and

unstable in windy or snowy weather. In past years we

have had streets blocked with broken branches and a

few cars have been damaged as well. The trees are

also invasive. In response to these issues, the County

started a program to remove the Bradford Pears and

replace them with a variety of other trees. Oaks, ma

ples, red buds, crepe myrtle, etc. were oered to

those who had diseased or damaged pear trees re

moved. The County partnered with a design company

to ensure that replacement trees were suitable for

the area, but homeowners were also allowed to re

quest trees from the list available.

If you would like more informaon on the original

program, go to www.montpelieronline.org and do a

search for bradford pear. Gloria Hynes also discuss

es the current state of the program in her column on

page 19 of this newsle!er.

Do you have...

Bradford Pear Trees or

Dead Trees Along the Street/County Right of Way

Please contact Gloria Hynes at [email protected] to arrange a visit from the Welcoming Com

mi!ee. The commi!ee will only schedule the visit for a me convenient for you. They have lots of

informaon about our pool acvies, swim team, area programs and will be able to answer any

quesons that you have.


The 2014 Annual Assessment is PAST DUE

Every person or enty who owns a home in Montpel

ier is a Member of the Montpelier Community Associ

aon. The Developer created covenants and re

stricons for each Lot owned within Montpelier. Each

current and subsequent Owner of such Lot by ac

ceptance of a deed therefor, whether or not it shall be

so expressed in any such deed or other conveyance,

shall be deemed to covenant and agree to pay to the

Associaon:

a. annual assessments and charges; and

b. special assessments for capital improvements, such

assessments to be xed, established, and collected

from me to me as hereinaBer provided. (ARTICLE

V: COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS

Sec0on 1. Crea0on of the Lien and Personal Obliga

0on of Assessments)

Unpaid assessments are past due. The total now due

is $347.95 ($295 assessment, $50 administrave fee

and $2.95 interest per month). Assessments remain

ing unpaid in May will be turned over to the a!orney

for collecon.

If you need an adavit or pool user form, please email

or call Mary Hughes ([email protected]/ 888

6224630 x103). Please call the MCA treasurer, Lillian

Fazio301 7763267, if you have any quesons.

On April 5, 2014 Joe Sharpless passed away in Sun Lake AZ. Joe lived in Montpelier for over 25 years where he and

his late wife Nancy raised their daughter Carole. If you look at some of the "ancient" Marlin swim records in the 70

& 80's you may see Carole's records sll stand. She is one of our "original" Montpelier kids. Carole is Joe's only

immediate surviving family and she can be contacted on Facebook. Donaons in Joes memory can be made to:

Special Olympics Internaonal

Sports Development & Compeon

1133 19th Street NW

Washington DC 20036

R Parson

Crystal Rock Ln

IN MEMORIAM-JOE SHARPLESS

MCA Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 17th 8 amNoon

Now is the me to begin cleaning your closets, aTcs and garages.

All residents are invited to parcipate in the MCA Community Yard

Sale on Saturday, May 17th. MCA will provide the adversing,

maps designang your locaon, and signs marking streets where

garage sales will take place.

Obviously you can make a last minute decision to hold a yard sale;

however, if you want your home listed on the map, we need to

know by May 15h. Please contact Tricia Douville

([email protected] or 3014907614) and provide your name

and address.


Trustees in A8endance: Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Brad

Gimbert, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren

no, Tim Jacobs.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, and Patricia

Douville.

Community Members Present: Laszlo Boesze, Mary Der

rick, Rilla Po!er, Nancy Stakem and Mary Hughes.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:00

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the January 2014 board meeng were

reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

amended minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon

and it passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which

were distributed.

Trustee Fazio reported on the sale of a house on Twin

Hill and the request to se!le delinquent assessment

fees. She reported that the oer did not cover the

MCA expenses or assessments and did not recom

mend accepng it. Trustee Fazio made a moon to

decline the oer and insist that all outofpocket fees,

including a!orneys fees (and any costs related to

release the lien), judgment, and assessments be paid

in full. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it

passed with Trustee Keang opposed.

Trustee Fazio reported that a vacant house on Mont

pelier had nally been sold and a foreclosure went

through on a house on Valerie Lane.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Trustee Keang reported that the ACCC reviewed the

Maryland laws regarding the installaon of solar collec

tors on homes in the state. As the laws protect the

homeowners right to install solar collectors on the

roof of their home, the ACCC will no longer require

prior approval as long as the installaon meets all

State and local laws. An announcement will be printed

in the next newsle!er asking homeowners to merely

nofy the ACCC of the intent to install the solar collec

tors and the approximate date for installaon.

The homeowner responded to the ACCCs le!er re

garding a 6 foot fence installed without prior approval.

The homeowner submi!ed the approval request and

explained other extenuang circumstances and the

approval was granted.

Trustee Keang suggested that the Board consider

installing solar panels on the roof of the pool buildings

to oset some of the $12,000 which the associaon

spends on electricity. The board will look into this.

Communica0ons Commi8ee: Tony Fleming, Chairper

son

Mr. Fleming reported increased interest in the Mont

pelier Facebook page. He encouraged the board to

post items on the website to keep the content fresh

and keep it current and useful.

The website has lost one adverser and space is availa

ble. The rate is reasonable ($30 for two months) and

we can handle several more rotang ads on the site.

Facili0es Commi8ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

CoChairs

The gazebo kits are $6,000 to $8,000. Trustee Keang

suggested that the board could purchase the materials

and build this with volunteers for less money.

Trustees Gimbert and Buehler are reviewing the play

ground equipment catalogue and will have recommen

daons.

Trustee Buehler has found several more opons are

now available for a handicap liB at the pool.

Trustee Buehler ask for the oor ling to be extended

into the bathhouse showers this year.

Pool Commi8ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Ms. Derrick reported on three bids for the management

contract at the pool. Lighthouse ($59,700), American

($59,000, plus an hourly rate for a third guard in August),

and Winkler (a lower bid, but it needed to be reviewed to

ensure they have the exact same scope or work). The

board asked the execuve commi!ee to review the bids

and scope of work and decide before the next board

meeng if the bids are nalized.

Social Commi8ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

(absent)

A 5K preliminary meeng was held by Mr. Arzayus, last

years organizer. The tentave date for the event is

September 6, 2014. Trustee Mason will ask the police

to hold the date so they can provide similar support to

last years.

The next event will be the Easter Egg Hunt on Satur

day, April 12.

Security Commi8ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason distributed his report and introduced

commi!ee member, Nancy Stakem. Ms. Stakem plans

to a!end the next Cizens Police Academy.

Trustee Mason also distributed a memo on solicitaon

(Continued on page 7)

Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

February 11, 2014


and asked that it be included in the next newsle!er.

The last Cops Coee topic was about Adult Protecve

Services. Call 211 for Maryland Human Service Agen

cies.

The next Cizens Police Academy will start March 31

and lasts 12 weeks. An announcement was sent to

the community.

Trac Commi8ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason is working to get more people inter

ested.

Homeowners wanng to keep their Bradford pear

trees will be allowed to do so when the program to

remove them comes back through Montpelier.

Trustee Mason looked into lighng the MD Rt 197

Montpelier sign. It is owned by the MNCPPC and is on

Maryland State Highway rightofway. He was told

that it is very dicult to get them to respond to a re

quest like this.

Trustee Mason is looking into companys interested in

electrifying Montpeliers exisng gas lights.

Trustee Mason has a list of streets with pot holes

which he will give it to the county. Homeowners can

call the county to report on potholes by calling the

311, County Click number.

Many of the green Comcast Cable boxes are in bad

shape and are unsightly. Trustee Mason will contact

Comcast and ask them to x them.

Tennis Commi8ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

The Consumer Complaints Board told Trustee Fazio to

take MidAtlanc to Small Claims Court if they do not

repair the courts as promised; however, it does not ap

pear to be the appropriate venue for the associaon.

Welcoming Commi8ee: Rilla Po8er, Chairperson

Ms. Po!er has enjoyed reviving the Welcoming Com

mi!ee and meeng new neighbors, but she announced

that she must pass the chair posion on to someone

new. She will be happy to explain the dues and

stressed that it is an enjoyable task. Trustee Derrick

thanked her for reviving a commi!ee which promotes

such good will for the community.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, March

11, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,

preschool room. The moon was made and seconded

to adjourn at 8:17 pm. The moon passed unanimously.

(Continued from page 6)

February 6, 2014

Meeng Minutes

Commi8ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert and Jack Keang.

Commi8ee Members Absent with Cause: None.

Community Members Present: Bob Derrick and Mary

Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 7:00 PM by M. Bod

die. The minutes of the January meeng, as transcribed

by M. Hughes, were amended. J. Keang made a moon

to accept the amended minutes. B. Dennis seconded the

moon and it passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

12704 Silverbirch Lane Repairs are not completed, but

the weather has been harsh. A le!er will be sent to

the homeowner that the ne will be held in abey

ance unl April 1.

12203 Shadetree Lane Homeowner acknowledged mis

take in installing a 6 foot fence without requesng

prior approval and submi!ed a complete approval

request and request for an excepon for a 6 foot

fence to increase security at the home. B. Dennis

made a moon to approve the request for a 6 foot

fence for security and given the extenuang circum

stances, as explained in a le!er from the homeown

er, no ne will be issued for proceeding without prior

approval. J. Keang seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

New Business:

8805 Churcheld Lane Vivint Solar presented a request

on behalf of the homeowner for approval to install solar

panels on the roof. B. Dennis made a moon to approve

the request. M. Flowe seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

The ACCC reviewed the Maryland Statute allowing home

owners to install solar collectors on the roof of their

homes. B. Dennis made a moon to post the statute in

the newsle!er and explain that ACCC approval is not re

quired as long as the roof mounted installaon conforms

to all State and local laws. J. Keang seconded the mo

on and it passed unanimously. The ACCC would appre

ciate nocaon prior to installaon.

The ACCC secon assignments were amended.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, March 6,

2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Community Center. The

meeng adjourned at 7:45 pm.

ACCC REPORT


Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

March 11, 2014

Trustees in A8endance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,

Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Jack Keang, Richard Mason

and Jean Sorrenno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and Tim Ja

cobs.

Community Members Present: Joe Bacarella, Mary

Derrick, Gina Oliva, Jack Shaw, and Mary Hughes.

Guests Present: Floyd Zoblotny, Diane Richardson.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at

7:00 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the February 2014 board meeng

were reviewed. Trustee Sorrenno made a moon

to accept the minutes. Trustee Keang seconded

the moon and it passed unanimously.

A complaint has been led against the MCA over a

fence. A copy will be made available to all board

members. The MCA a!orney is ling a moon to

dismiss.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements

which were distributed.

Trustee Fazio reported that the house on Twin Hill

went to se!lement and the MCA was paid for all

delinquent assessments, legal fees, and the current

2014 assessment.

404 out of 695 assessments have been paid to date.

Our taxes were prepared and no payment is due.

The Adopt a Marlin fees from last season ($250)

were deposited in the MCA account.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Trustee Keang reported that Lawrence Taylor joined

the ACCC bringing the total members up to 6.

Two neighbors complained about an excessive num

ber of cars being parked along the street at the group

home near their homes. They shared with the Board

that when they quesoned one of the occupants

they were told that training meengs were being

held. The Board agreed that it was a ma!er for the

ACCC and their complaint would be registered with

the ACCC and it would invesgate for compliance.

Communica0ons Commi8ee: Tony Fleming, Chairper

son

Membership in Nextdoor connues to increase. We

have 165 likes on our Facebook page and 170 sub

scribers to the NextDoor email list (from 140 dier

ent households).

Trustee Derrick asked for more of the community

events to be put on the website and board members

should provide content as well.

Facili0es Commi8ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

CoChairs

Trustee Buehler is out of the country, but he wants to

meet with the commi!ee to discuss playground recom

mendaons, the liB for the pool and le in the show

ers. Trustee Keang volunteered to price it with his

contacts.

Pool Commi8ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Ms. Derrick reported on three bids for the manage

ment contract at the pool. Lighthouse ($59,700), Amer

ican ($59,000 with no extra guard in August), and Win

kler ($48,000, but it does not include the chemicals and

closes the pool on September 1.) Ms. Derrick noted

that the Lighthouse bid was $1,300 higher than last

year, but they have been reliable and responsive over

the past several seasons that they have had the con

tract. Trustee Keang made a moon to choose Light

house to manage the pool this year. Trustee Douville

seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

Social Commi8ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The next event will be the Easter Egg Hunt on Satur

day, April 12 with a Cake Walk.

The Community Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 17.

The swim team will be asked if they want to do a car

wash on that day as well.

Security Commi8ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Nancy Stakem reported on security issues to the

community while Trustee Mason was out on town.

She has a conict and cannot a!end the next Ci

zens Police Academy, but registraon is sll open.

There have been no reported crimes in Montpelier.

Residenal burglaries are up in the county.

The police conducted a car seat safety check last

month.

The Annual Police Night Out is August 5th.

Trustee Mason invesgated the street parking issue

on Silverbirch and found there is nothing the Associa

on can do to restrict parking along the busy narrow

street.

Trac Commi8ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason called the county regarding potholes

on streets in Montpelier. Call 311 to report them.



Trustee Mason contacted Innity regarding the poor

condion of the green cable boxes, but he was pessi

misc that they would do anything about it.

Tennis Commi8ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

A neighbor requested that two of the tennis courts be

painted with lines for Pickleball for $800. There is no

need to purchase special nets and the lines will be a

dierent size/color to disnguish them from the ten

nis lines. The game is easier to play than tennis and

can be played by all ages. There will be several Learn

Pickleball sessions planned by volunteers. Trustee

Fazio spoke to several tennis players and only two

were against the idea, but others did not mind and

suggested courts # 2 and 3 be painted. Trustee

Keang made a moon that he would pay for one

court to be painted for Pickleball. Trustee Mason se

conded the moon. ABer discussion, the moon was

amended by Trustee Keang that courts 2 and 3 be

painted with Pickleball lines (he will sll pay for one).

Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it passed

unanimously.

Trustee Fazio received no response to her le!er

about xing the cracks in the tennis courts and the

warranty from MidAtlanc. She led a complaint with

the Be!er Business Bureau.

Welcoming Commi8ee:

There has been no response to the request for a new

chairperson.

NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Keang requested our landscape contractors

provide bid to roll the walking path.

Trustee Keang reported that Ma! and Adams Yard

Service had a contract with a 2year extension. No

other bids were received. Their bid increased $1300,

but it now includes several extra services that we re

quested last year and paid for separately. Trustee

Keang made a moon to accept the proposal of Ma!

and Adams Yard Service for landscaping services.

Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it passed

unanimously.

The pool cover is weak in some places. Trustee

Gimbert will ask Lighthouse to take a look at it and if it

can be repaired. He will ask Mr. Dengler how old it is.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, April 8,

2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, pre

school room. The moon was made and seconded to

adjourn at 8:46 pm. The moon passed unanimously.


ACCC REPORT

March 6, 2014

Mee0ng Minutes

Commi!ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert and Jack Keang.

Community Members Present: Lawrence Taylor and

Mary Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 6:58 PM by M. Bod

die. The minutes of the February meeng, as tran

scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made

a moon to accept the minutes. J. Keang seconded

the moon and it passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

12704 Silverbirch Lane Fine held in abeyance unl

April 1 for repairs to the exterior.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lawrence Taylor volunteered to join the ACC Com

mi!ee. J. Keang made a moon to welcome L. Taylor

as a member of the ACCC. M. Flowe seconded the mo

on and it passed unanimously.

8782 Oxwell Lane Homeowner noed the ACCC that

there will be a PODS in the driveway around April 10.

8774 Oxwell Lane Homeowner noed the ACCC prior

to the installaon of a Direct TV dish.

12114 Mt. Pleasant Drive Homeowner noed the

ACCC prior to the installaon of satellite dish on the

back of the chimney.

12204 Barclay Place A trailer is in the driveway. J.

Keang made a moon to send a le!er explaining

the covenant and the guideline allowing boats, trail

ers, etc. to be parked in the driveway between April

1 and October 31. B. Dennis seconded the moon

and it passed unanimously.

12403 Eastgate Lane A dumpster is in the driveway.

Owner will be contacted to nd out how long it will

be there.

A community member asked the ACCC if there were any

covenants addressing holiday lights and decoraons

which are sll displayed on some houses in the neigh

borhood. There are no specic covenants which ad

dress this complaint.

New survey secons were discussed amended. A copy

will be emailed to all members.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, April 3,

2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Community Center. The

meeng adjourned at 7:32 pm.


FINANCIAL REPORT

Jan March14 Budget


Submi!ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

Jan March14 Budget

N

Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual, con0nued

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT The pot holes on Montpelier streets are gradually being

repaired. The enre county needs the Public Works

a!enon and commi!ee member Colleen Elliker is stay

ing in touch with them to get the remaining holes lled.

With the help of Councilwoman Mary Lehman, Colleen

has been successful in geTng Comcast Cable to repair

most of the cable boxes on our right of ways.

Gloria Hynes has an update for the Bradford Pear Re

placement Program. Our County eld inspector found a

total of 14 dead out of 829 trees planted in Montpelier.

These dead trees have been marked with white paint

and are scheduled for replacement this coming fall/

winter. The county is trying to help Montpelier home

owners realize the Bradford Pear Trees have reached the



The only reported crime in Montpelier the past two

months was US Mail theB. Thanks to one of our neigh

bors, a young "hooded" male was captured by the Coun

ty Police near the common grounds on 32414. The

accused criminal had a knapsack full of mail. His father

suddenly appeared and was retained as an accessory to

the crime. The teen tossed some of the incoming mail

he stole on the path between the tennis courts and the

nearby houses. I picked up that mail which was given to

the addresses on the mail. The police turned the alleged

criminal over to the Postal Inspectors (Postal Police) who

will take over this case. All mail was returned to the ad

dresses. We also learned that mail was stolen from the

postal truck. The le!er carrier was red because there is

no tolerance for a mail truck leB unlocked. Police and

USPS strongly recommend that outgoing mail be brought

to the PO or to a mail box.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot alerted taxpayers

to a new phishing scam aimed at garnering personal in

formaon from taxpayers. Cizens reported to the In

ternal Revenue Service (IRS) that a front posing as the

Taxpayer Advocate Service sent them the following

email: Your reported 2013 income is agged for review

due to a document processing error. Your case has been

forwarded to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolu

on assistance. To avoid delays processing your 2013

ling, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolu

on assistance. In the email, there's a link to get con

tact informaon for the bogus "advocate" assigned to

the case. There is also a fake case number. Do not click

on any links or reply to the message," Franchot said.

Anyone who receives the message may forward the

email to the IRS at [email protected]. "The IRS and the

Comptroller's Oce do not contact taxpayers in this

fashion, Franchot connued, "and we do not ask people

to conrm their reported income online."

Thanks to all our residents who called 911 when they

saw a suspicious acvity. The County Police want to

know about these acvies. We also appreciate police

presence in our community.

Here is a reminder for calling County services:

211 / County Social Services emergency number for

food and shelter.

311 / non emergency county services not related to

police

911 / all police ma!ers

The MD Park Police presented their mission for the MD

area at the Senior, and "not so Senior" Coee. Their two

major divisions are Road Patrol, and Parks and Recrea

on area including hiking trails. They also perform com

munity services such as digital child ID. They are pro

acve in inspecng parks and trails. They encourage resi

dents to call 911 if they see illegal or quesonable ac

vies in one of their parks. You can also call directly to

their communicaons center EMERGENCY: 301459

3232 or NONEMERGENCY: 3014599088

At the last Cizens Advisory Council meeng, the county

police reported that in a number of recent burglaries, at (Continued on page 13)

SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

MONTPELIER

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BALANCE SHEET

MARCH 31, 2014


On Saturday, April 12 over 50 young children

and their parents came out to enjoy one of the

rst beauful days of Spring. They collected

eggs (over 900) hidden along the walking path,

around the tennis courts, in the playground and

in the playing elds. The Easter Bunny even

made an appearance (Thank you, Jacob Lami

rande!) The kids enjoyed a

moon bounce (Thanks,

Brad Gimbert), bunny hop

races and guessed how

many candies were in con

tainers. But the highlight

was the Cake Walk! Many

parcipants, young and

old, won goodies made by

neighbors. Thanks Mary

and Bob Derrick for our

favorite neigh

borhood acvity.

Special thanks to John Dou

ville who lled and hid

many eggs, set up, cleaned

up and coordinated the

Bunny Hop races. Also

Ma8hew Coleman, An

drew O'Neill, Simone

White and Chris Mathis

who helped hide the eggs.

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If you plan to parcipate, please email or

call Tricia Douville [email protected] 301

4907614 with your address. Maps will be

available around the neighborhood and signs

will direct shoppers to your house.

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DATE CHANGE: The annual Hot Dog Pot Luck

will take place on MONDAY, May 26 star0ng at

5:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share. There

will be a sign up sheet at the pool or you can call

or email me [email protected] 301490

7614 to let me know you'll be there and what

you'll bring. MCA will supply hotdogs and

drinks.

WLJTLYJHO NUVZM PU[[H HM MZL PSSK will start

on Wednesday, June11. I'm looking for a few helpers for

this weekly event. For our new neighbors, if you want to

parcipate sign up at the pool by 2:00 PM each Wednes

day to parcipate. Bring $2.00 for pizza and a side dish or

dessert to share. It's a great way to meet your neighbors!

WHMLI ALIS\UWY will start June 16 and take place on

Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 8:00. The cost is

$5.00 per session. Just drop in if you want to parci

pate. Please call the pool for weather related cancella


least one door to the house had been leB unlocked. All

members of the household need to be vigilant with lock

ing up. Make sure your garage doors are closed when

not in the front yard.

The ocers also emphasized the importance of recording

serial numbers of all your valuables and taking pictures of

unique items, especially jewelry. Record serial numbers

on the back of the printed picture. If you use electronic

data, make backup copies so that if your laptop or phone

is stolen, you have the serial number. Having this data

helps not only to recover the stolen items but speeds up

your homeowners insurance claim.

There were many mely emails from our Community

Police Ocers that were emailed to the community on

our Yahoo Group Email and Nextdoor Montpelier

community email. Examples are the free Soberride for

St. Patrick's Day, criminal wanted posters, free car seat

safety check, and a police blanket drive. Please sign up

with our group emails for both of these mely services

so you get informaon immediately. Thanks to Nancy

Stakem for her assistance on the Security Commi!ee.

Richard Mason, Security Chair

[email protected]/3013466250


end of their life span. Many trees are diseased and they

are a liability problem. Residents will have the choice of

keeping the trees on their right of way.

The new intersecon of Cedarbrook and Odell at

Muirkirk Rd is scheduled to start within the next month.

Ulity realignment work has started.

Drive safely, be courteous to other drivers, and please

obey the speed limit of 25 MPH on all Montpelier roads.

Richard Mason, Trac Chair

[email protected]/3013466250


SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT


ons.

JNKO 4MZ CLKL\IHMUST will take place on Friday, July 4

at the pool. Games and acvies start at 2:00 PM Pot

Luck starts at 5:30.

MSTM]LKULI 5K Save the date! The second annual

MCA 5K will take place on Saturday, September 6. You

have plenty of me to prepare for this event!

Tricia Douville

Social Chairperson


The 36th 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, June 27th Friday, July 11th

Friday, July 18th

Friday, July 25th Friday, August 8th

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 Park-way (Route 295)

For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805

The South Laurel Recreation Council

Come out to the tennis courts and learn to play PICKLEBALL on our

two freshly painted pickleball courts. Paddles and balls will be

provided at the courts from 10 am to noon on

Saturday, May 24. (Bring you bathing suit the pool opens at noon!)


Hi Neighbor,

HERB GARDENLast year I made a

concerted eort to plant several

Basil plants. I had already had suc-

cess with Oregano plants that had

come back for several years. In

September, I dried the Basil, as well

as the Oregano, and later blended

the two together. I have used good

quality spices for many years, but

never experienced the heady bou-

quet that has come from my kitchen blend. Of course, I

use it in all my Italian sauces, soups, shrimp dishes or

with mushrooms, garlic, or Italian parsley over steak.

Rosemary actually grows as large as hedges in Turkey. It

gives a savory scent when brushed up against. Roasted

baked chicken covered with Rosemary and olive oil along

with roasted red potatoes makes a grand Sunday meal.

Lemon Grass, Lavender, Fennel, Sage, Mint and Chives

all thrive in our climate. My friends from the Caribbean

as well as those from Africa "SEASON" their sh and

meat. Several of our neighbors plant Garlic and hot red

peppers used in Asian cooking.

In the Fall, I cut and dry the herbs, and use the coee

grinder to reduce the dried leaves. Place in a fancy jar for

special Christmas presents. So nd a sunny place, amend

the soil with cow manure or clay buster, choose your

herbs, plant and wait for fresh wonderful results.

BRADFORD PEAR TREESWe have to face the good, the

bad and the ugly facts concerning the Bradford pear

trees. The county chose this tree to be planted in our

subdivision because of it's resistance to disease over

forty ve years ago. Since the county planted the trees,

they were responsible for pruning them. However, that

was not done and even if they had been pruned, the

trees grew too large with the branches that reached out

horizontally and broke or split aBer heavy snows. The

wood of the tree is a soB wood and with age became

very bri!le. The other problem is that the branches bifur-

cate too early in it's growth resulng in branches very

low to the ground also contribung to it's suscepbility

of fracturing branches.

Two years ago, the county chose to replace many of the

trees. Montpelier had more pear trees and the most

complaints about declining condions, but everyone was

not happy. Several of the neighbors felt that the beauty

of the white blossoms in the Spring me jused leaving

the trees in place. Others felt the neighborhood would

lose some of it's charm. These arguments have merit,

however, the trees only have a

certain life span.

I am presently working with the

county and it is my contenon

that trees that were replaced and

died should be exchanged by the

contractor without addional cost

to the county, therefore not im-

pacng their decision to recfy

the current situaon. Those re-

sponsible in the county asked me

to be paent for budget or the lack of it will inuence

their acons. The county should also reevaluate the con-

dion of the remaining pear trees. As residents, we too

have the responsibility to water the trees that the county

plants so let me know your opinion.

SPRING BULBSRemember, last Fall I planted tulip bulbs

in pots and covered the pots with soB large hole neTng

to prevent deer and cri!ers from eang them? Well, it

worked! The tulips are growing through the neTng and

none of the pots have been disturbed.

PLANTING FOR SUCCESSOne of the best ps I can

share with you is the proper way to plant new specimens

in the garden. Frankly, plants can be very expensive and

one puts great eort and expectaon in the plant

choice, so why not take the steps to success?

1. Dig a hole with sloped sides three mes as wide as the

root ball and no deeper than the root ball. Save the soil

and add equal parts mulch, Leaf Gro or planng mix.

2. Remove the plant from the pot. Soak the root ball in

water in a bucket of water for several minutes. If you nd

the root ball hard and dry, soak over night.

3. Untangle any ma!ed roots with a fork or culvang

tool.

4. Place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root

ball is level with or slightly higher than the ground.

5. Fill in around the root ball with the amended soil.

6. Construct a shallow basin around the plant to hold

water.

7. Water thoroughly.

E mail me of your neighbor's garden so I might feature

them in the next issue. I do appreciate all the enthusiasm

and support for the col-

umn. HAPPY GARDEN-

ING !!!!!!!

Gloria Hynes,

Master Gardener

Prince George's County

GLO in the GARDEN


Marlin Car Wash

Saturday, May 17th

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick

o their 466h season with a car wash on May 17th in the pool parking lot.

The team is self-supporng and is comprised of Montpelier

neighborhood children ages 6-18.

Our swimmers will clean and vacuum your car or truck while you relax and en-

joy a FREE cup of coee.

Donaons will be accepted.

KICK OFF THE START OF ANOTHER MONTPELIER POOL SEASON...

MEMORIAL DAY HOT Dog

POTLUCK AT THE POOL

MONDAY, May 26

5:00 pm Dinner

MCA will provide hotdogs and drinks.

Please bring a dish to share. There will be a sign up sheet at the pool or you can call or email me

[email protected] 301-490-7614 to let me know you'll be there and what you'll bring.


May 25 31 Sat Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wed Fri 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

June, July & Aug Sun Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wed Sat 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

September 1 Sun 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

September 2 Mon (Labor Day) 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

September 3 5 Tue Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 6 8 Fri Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 9 12 Mon Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 13 15 Fri Sun (Final Weekend) 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 21 Sat (Dog Day) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2014 POOL GUIDE2014 POOL GUIDE2014 POOL GUIDE2014 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 17-19 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING

THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

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 back of your photo. The gate at-

tendants are instructed to refuse entry to anyone who

does not have a photo on file. Send photos to:

MCA

PO Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

You may also bring photos to the pool during regular

pool hours.

Only the family members (and paid extended family)

listed on your 2014 pool user form will have access to

the pool. If you did not fill out the pool user form

and return it with your affidavit, pick one up at the

pool or you can download one at

www.montpelieronline.org. All information

(birthday if under age 18, relationship to owner, etc.)

is required.

POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED

POOL HOURS for 2014

May 24 - May 27 Sat - Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 28 - May 31 Wed - Sat 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

June, July, August: Sat - Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed - Sat 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 1 Labor Day 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 2 - 4 Tue - Thur 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 5 - 7 Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 8 - 11 Mon - Thur 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM September 12 - 14 Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 20 Sat (Dog Day) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM


MCA Pool Rules and Regulations 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 follow-ing are not intended to be all inclusive:

All MCA Members should ensure their children and guests

understand and observe all pool rules.

1. Please give the lifeguards and pool sta the respect they deserve. They are there for your protecon and should never be considered babysi!ers. Children should not be leB at the pool unsupervised.

2. Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children. Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests.

3. All children under age 8 must be connually supervised by an adult while at the pool. You must be within arms length of children that can not swim at all 0mes. This rule applies to children of any age.

4. A parent or childcare provider must remain with children in the wading pool area at all mes.

5. Appropriate swimsuits are required in the pool. No street shorts or cut-os are allowed.

6. All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.

7. Individuals who appear to present a health hazard (i.e. contagious diseases, infecons, open cuts, bandaged wounds) will not be allowed to use the pool.

8. Swim diapers are required for all children not completely toilet trained.

9. No running, pushing, or horseplay in the pool area.

10. Patrons will not use profanity or abusive language in the pool area.

11. Spoung of water by mouth and similar unhygienic acons are not permi!ed.

12. Swimmers may not sit, stand, hang, or play on pool ropes or lane lines.

13. No glass or breakable containers are permi!ed in the pool facility.

14. Bicycles must be parked in designated areas. Use of skateboards, scooters, roller blades and other like ar-cles are prohibited in and around the pool area.

15. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool area which includes the front gate and Food Pavilion.

16. Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must deposit all trash in the proper recepta-cles.

17. No diving into the pool except in the diving well. No oataon devices of any kind are permi!ed in the div-ing well. Flips o the pool edge are prohibited.

18. Only one person allowed on the diving board at a me. Jump or dive straight out o the end of the diving board, not o the side.

19. Divers must keep both their feet on the pool deck unl the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swim directly to the ladder aBer going o the board. Do not swim to the wall.


20. Tipping, rocking 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.

21. The MCA and Pool Management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The pool sta will hold found arcles for two weeks before disposing.

22. 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 adults only swimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the pool

during these periods.

23. Under no circumstances shall a member or guest enter the water without a lifeguard on duty.

24. No unauthorized entry into the gate oce, guard room, or pump room is permi!ed.

25. Patrons must obey all posted rules.

26. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any me due to personal discreon, opera-onal dicules, or inclement weather.

27. Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regulaons of the pool facility. They have been given the authority by the MCA Board of Trustees to enforce these rules.

28. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. Persons that appear to be under the inuence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the premises.

Guest Policy and Procedure: 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 for $25.00. Bulk passes may be pur-

chased in groups of 25 for $87.50. Each pass is good for a one day pool admission. No single day passes will be sold.

2. No cash will be taken at the pool. Only checks from the MCA member with a valid picture ID

(which includes their MCA address) will be accepted

3. All guests must be signed in and accompanied by the MCA member.

4. Guest passes do not expire and passes from previous years will be honored. The Bonus Guest

Pass issued for paying your assessment by March 31, 2014 and the Bulk Passes will expire at

the end of the 2014 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 profi-ciency swim test.



MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee

Approval Form Member No: Date:

Name: Address: Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed

Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters) Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from

established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniously with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS, dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.

Attach the following:

Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration. Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration. I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested

alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will be notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC approval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association. Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709 or email to [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

For Architectural Committee Use Only Project No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:


SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (approval

form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No sheds,

detached structures-including fences, and driveways

may be erected or altered without prior approval.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constute a cov

enant violaon subject to enforcement, including nes.

If you are planning any work* to the exterior of your

home, rst ll out the ACCC Approval Request Form lo

cated in every Montpelier Today newsle!er and online

at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may

also be brought to the monthly meeng. Meengs are

the rst Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deereld

Community Center.

REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS,

and/or GARAGE DOORS IN THE SAME COLOR and MATE-RIALS with NO ALTERATIONS,? YOU MAY PROCEED

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. If in doubt or you have a

ques0on, contact the ACCC by email/phone.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILERS

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in stor-

age between November 1 and March 31. Violaons can result in a ne of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

The ACCC requests nocaon before placing a POD,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include

the maximum me that the structure will be on the lot.

Use an Approval Form for nocaon or send an email

to [email protected].

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Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) is commi!ed to working with homeowners to ensure

covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meengs and when all

requested informaon is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installa

on of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Mary

land Real Property Code (reprinted below) prohibits restricve covenants that impose limitaons on the installaon

of solar collecon panels on the roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive

use of the roof. With this in mind, the ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installa0on of roof-

mounted solar collectors provided that they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests

no0ca0on of the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installa0on. Noca

on may be made by email, mail or submi!ed on an approval form.

GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !


FirstFirstFirstFirst Friday of the Month, April Friday of the Month, April Friday of the Month, April Friday of the Month, April through Octoberthrough Octoberthrough Octoberthrough October Get free admission to Montpelier Mansion with Self-guided tours

from11 am-6 pm Tavern Games from 3-6 pm Free! All ages welcome! Friday of Month, AprilFriday of Month, AprilFriday of Month, AprilFriday of Month, April----October, 10October, 10October, 10October, 10----11 am11 am11 am11 am As part of our Free First Fridays program, costumed staff will read a story and have related activities for pre-schoolers. Afterwards, you can do a variety of creative, fun activities! They may include: visiting the Hands-On-History Room, exploring the Dinosaur Room, exploring the sights and scents of the flower and herb garden, and more! It's up to you to choose. Free! Preschool for Pocket-Full of Stories Chocolate TeaChocolate TeaChocolate TeaChocolate TeaSaturday, May 17, 1:30 pm Along with our usual delectable fair of fine finger sand-wiches, cakes, pastries and scones, we'll have chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Book early! This ones going to fill

up fast! Space is limited. Price includes self-guided tour of Montpelier and gratuity. Cost: $29/person; $25/Members of the Friends of Mont-pelier Reservations and advance payment required by May 14. 12 & up Montpelier's Spring History Lecture Series: History Montpelier's Spring History Lecture Series: History Montpelier's Spring History Lecture Series: History Montpelier's Spring History Lecture Series: History Through a Drinking VesselThrough a Drinking VesselThrough a Drinking VesselThrough a Drinking Vessel Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 pm This is the third of three history lectures on the beverag-es, libations and social culture of 18th century life. In this talk, Maureen O'Prey will speak on beer in coloni-al America. Free 12 & up Research Cafe: African American GenealogyResearch Cafe: African American GenealogyResearch Cafe: African American GenealogyResearch Cafe: African American Genealogy Saturday, June 28, 2014 11 am-1 pm

Come discover your African American heritage with Na-thania Branch Miles! A noted author and speaker with the Speakers Bureau of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Prince George's Co., MD Chapter), she will introduce you to the best sites to start your re-search. Nathania can also help you overcome thwarted research attempts you may have encountered. Refreshments are sold separately. Reservations are rec-ommended as space is limited. Computers not provided, so please bring your laptop! Cost: Residents: $3;Non-Residents: $5 Adults Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 Contact: 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

Mail to:

Friends of Montpelier c/o Jeri Witt 12215 Shadetree Lane Laurel, MD 20708

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events

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

NAME ADDRESS PHONE CASH CHECK

Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

First Fridays Wine Tas0ng at Snow Hill Manor

In this series, enjoy wine sampling from local vineyards, live entertain

ment and light refreshments. Don't miss it, it happens the rst Friday

of each month, MayOctober (with the excepon of July)

Resident: $25; NonResident: $25

21 & up

Snow Hill Manor Historic Site

3012492004; TTY 3014466802

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Friday, May 2, 8 pm Margot MacDonald, IndieMargot MacDonald, IndieMargot MacDonald, IndieMargot MacDonald, Indie----Pop Rock VocalistPop Rock VocalistPop Rock VocalistPop Rock Vocalist Songwriter, vocalist, live looper and one-woman band Margot MacDonald gives haunting and powerful perfor-mances that make you forget about technology as you lose yourself in layers of lush vocals and striking melo-dies. She is the current Washington Area Music Associ-ation Artist of the Year, a recipient of D.C.s Power 30 Under 30 award. $25/person; 10% discount for Mont-pelier members & seniors Saturday, May 3, 11 am Celebrate National Fitness Month / Pen & Pose: A Celebrate National Fitness Month / Pen & Pose: A Celebrate National Fitness Month / Pen & Pose: A Celebrate National Fitness Month / Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and WritingWorkshop in Yoga and WritingWorkshop in Yoga and WritingWorkshop in Yoga and Writing Our stories often lie hidden not just in our grey matter, but in our muscles, glands, guts and breath. The crea-tive work of both yoga and writing can illuminate path-ways into feelings, memories and images stored deep within our bodies. In this unique workshop, poet and yoga teacher Yael Flusberg will lead you through yoga

practices interspersed with writing exercises to help you mine your inner riches. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat and your favorite notebook and pen. Ages 18 & up; FREE Smooth Sounds for Seniors at MontpelierSmooth Sounds for Seniors at MontpelierSmooth Sounds for Seniors at MontpelierSmooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, May 8, 12 amThursday, May 8, 12 amThursday, May 8, 12 amThursday, May 8, 12 am Sounds Like EttaSounds Like EttaSounds Like EttaSounds Like Etta Visit Montpelier this spring for a fun, new series of spe-cial programs just for seniors ages 60 & better! Youll be mesmerized by the rich and amazing sounds

of Etta Duren, a fantastic vocal-ist wholl perform popular R&B

and jazz selections made famous by Martha Reeves, Gladys Knight and of course, Etta James. Tickets: $12/person Friday, May 9, 8 pm Walt Michael, Folk/Bluegrass/CelticWalt Michael, Folk/Bluegrass/CelticWalt Michael, Folk/Bluegrass/CelticWalt Michael, Folk/Bluegrass/Celtic In his forty years as a performer, musician, vocalist, recording artist, composter, band leader, educator and artistic director, Walt Michael has established himself as an expressive performer of the hammered dulcimer. Walt Michael and his band continue to cross barriers, tastefully and successfully blending tradition with inno-vation. This performance is supported by a Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grants Program. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, May 16, 8 pm Cyrus Chestnut, Jazz PianoCyrus Chestnut, Jazz PianoCyrus Chestnut, Jazz PianoCyrus Chestnut, Jazz Piano Cyrus Chestnut constructs melodies that tell stories on

the black and white keys of the piano, based on experi-ences hes seen, felt and heard. Chestnuts brand of crisp articulation and blues-influenced harmony evokes another era, skillfully blending sounds while unabash-edly bringing gospel into his club performances. Tickets: $30/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Saturday, May 24, 11 am Celebrate National Fitness Month / The Art of YogaCelebrate National Fitness Month / The Art of YogaCelebrate National Fitness Month / The Art of YogaCelebrate National Fitness Month / The Art of Yoga


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Enjoy an hour-long yoga class in the beautiful galleries of Montpelier Arts Center. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Following the class, explore the art exhibitions in the galleries or discover the gorgeous grounds of Montpelier. Ages 18 & up; FREE Saturday, May 31, 5 pm Resonance of South Asia with SitarResonance of South Asia with SitarResonance of South Asia with SitarResonance of South Asia with Sitar Enjoy a sitar concert in honor of Asian-Pacific Ameri-can Heritage Month. This program features a display of traditional tapestries and saris/fabrics from South Asia and connects the music and traditions of Indian classi-

cal music with raag-mala paintings, a Saari exhibition and cuisine of the land. Tickets: $20/person Smooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, June 5, 12 am Chuck Fisher Performs CountryChuck Fisher Performs CountryChuck Fisher Performs CountryChuck Fisher Performs Country Visit Montpelier this spring for a fun, new series of special programs just for seniors ages 60 & better! Hee haw in your cowboy hat while you listen to the smooth sounds of Chuck Fisher singing a variety of traditional and contemporary country western selec-tions. Tickets: $12/person


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