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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Jan.-Feb. 2012

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier TodayJanuary-February 2012

What willWhat will 22012 bring?012 bring?

New for 2012

New Board of Trustees Member (see page 4)New Tennis Court Access (see page 13)

New Security Committee Chairperson (see page 14)

and much more inside


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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

January-February 2012Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee301 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President

Member, Executive CommitteeChair, Facilities Committee301 325-0497

[email protected]

Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance CommitteeChair, Tennis Committee301 [email protected]

Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee301 490-7614

[email protected]

Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Pool Committee301 776-9886

[email protected]

Dave Eisenberg, Trustee301 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, TrusteeChair, Communications Committee916 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino301 [email protected]

CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

Benevolent Fund Vacant

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair301 [email protected]

Security Richard Mason, Chair301 [email protected]

Social Carla Bowen, [email protected] 622-4630 x104

Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes888-622-4630 [email protected]

Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

2012 Board of Trustees

Presidents Letter 4

Braggin Writes 5

October 2011 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 6

October ACCC Meeting Minutes 7

November 2011 MCA Board MeetingMinutes 8

November ACCC Meeting Minutes 9

2012 Annual Budget 11

Treasurers Report 12

NEW Tennis Court Access 14

ACCC Approval Form 17

Helping Hands 21

Marlins Swim Team Report 15


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2011-2012 MONTPELIER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bob Derrick, [email protected] 776-5008

12608 Cedarbrook Lane

Jack Keating, Vice [email protected] 325-0497

9307 Montpelier Dr.

Patricia Douville, Secretary

[email protected] 490-7614

8904 Eastbourne LaneLillian Fazio, [email protected] 776-3267

8716 Crystal Rock Lane

Paul [email protected] 776-9886

9000 Golden Pass

David [email protected] 776-1842

12506 Cedarbrook Lane

Tim Jacobs

[email protected] 712-1731(C) or 240-841-2787 (H)

8711 Crestmont Lane

Jean Sorrentino

[email protected]

301 779-3650

12229 Valerie Lane

ACC Committee

Michael Boddie

[email protected]

301 317-5535

12402 Eastgate Lane

Communications Committee

Tim Jacobs

[email protected]

240 841-2787

8711 Crestmont Lane

Elections CommitteeLynne Collman

[email protected]

12309 Shadetree Lane

Facilities Committee

Jack [email protected] 325-0497

9307 Montpelier Drive

Nominating CommitteePatricia Douville

[email protected] 490-7614

8904 Eastbourne Lane

Pool CommitteePaul [email protected] 776-9886

9000 Golden Pass

Social Committee

Carla Bowen

[email protected]

Security Committee

Richard Mason

[email protected]

301-776-3555

Swim Team CommitteeLynne Collman

[email protected]

Tennis Committee

Lillian [email protected] 776-3267

8716 Crystal Rock Lane

2011-2012 Committee Chairpersons

Updates from the Board of Trustees

Thank you toMs. Jean Sorrentino the most recent addition to the 2012 Board of Trustees andMr. Richard Ma-

sonthe new Security Committee Chairperson. Both Jean and Richard are long-time Montpelier residents who have

raised families in the neighborhood and believe this is still a great place to live.

The 2012 Affidavit and Assessment will be mailed to all members during the last week of January 2012. The assess-

ment is $275 and is due March 1, 2012. This is a $10 increase from 2011, which the Board felt was needed to fund

the Replacement Reserve Account and keep pace with repairs to aging structures. Any member who is unable to pay

the assessment in full and on time should contact Bob Derrick, President, or Lillian Fazio, Treasurer, to discuss pay-

ment arrangements. Late assessments are subject to additional fees to the homeowner and create unnecessary

expenses to the Association. Personal financial information is not required, just a good faith plan to meet this obli-

gation of Montpelier membership.


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Our granddaughter, Katie Gritton, graduated from Ste-

venson University, summa cum laude, on December 19.

Katie spent much time with us in her early years and

enjoyed many summers at the montpelier pool with her

grandfather, Bernie Elliker. She is currently employed

by the Tower Federal Credit Union and lives in Ellicott

City with her mother, our daughter Karen Gritton, who

also grew up in Montpelier as a teenager.

Bernie and Colleen Elliker

Silverbirch Lane

Mary - Our daughter Madeleine (Stein) Fletcher is

graduating from UMUC with a BA in history. We are so

proud of her!

Rene and Bruce Stein

Montpelier Drive

Our 10 year old son Peter has been busy writing some

great stories and Christmas songs in anticipation of

Christmas!

The Thompsons

Mt. Pleasant Drive

My son, Ned Potter, is now visiting from Spain, and is

enjoying hooking up with some of his old duckpin bowl-

ing friends. And my daughter Jennifer Potter-

Karoutsos, will be visiting here from Greece from 26

Dec., until 5 Jan. 2012. If any of their friends would like

to visit with them, I'm sure they would be delighted.

They will both be leaving about 5 Jan. 2012.

Rilla Potter

My son Thomas, who swims for the Montpelier Marlins

in the summer and Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club

year-round, was ranked #5 in the U.S.A. in the Boys-Age

11-200 Yard Butterfly, as published by USA Swimming

for the period 9/1/10-8/31/11. The National Age Group

Recognition Program is an awards program for the top

level of age group swimmers in the country. We are so

proud of Thomas' success, but also his dedication to

training. And it all began with the Marlins!

Eric Brown de ColstounOxwell Lane

FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

The Property Standards Group (PSG) is responsible for

ensuring that exterior property/premises are main-

tained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.

All exterior walls should be free from holes, breaks,

and loose or rotting materials. Exterior wood surfaces should be painted or covered

with a protective treatment.

The exterior property should be free from weeds,

grasses, annual plants, and vegetation in excess of 12

inches.

Plant growth must not obstruct walkways, sidewalks,

streets, adjoining driveways and/or the house num-

bers identifying the address of the dwelling.

Gutters and downspouts must be maintained in

good repair and free from obstructions

PSG will inspect property complaints and can issue a

citation to the owner of record if the property is not

maintained properly. Unfortunately, this can be a slow

process, but conditions will eventually improve it

may also take multiple phone calls. The Board hasfound that some interested parties do not maintain

vacant property unless there are complaints, so dont

hesitate to report a problem.

Recently, the Board was able to get vacant houses on

Royal Ridge and Montpelier Drive cleaned-up and

neighbors have been provided with contact information

to keep after those responsible for these properties. If

you make a complaint feel free to also report these

issues to the board and ACCC for additional help.

DO YOU HAVE A VACANT OR ABANDONED HOUSE NEARBY?Call the Property Standards Group of the Prince Georges County Department of Environmental Services to

report deteriorating conditions or maintenance issues with vacant or abandoned homes - 301 883-6100

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGSFORALL MONTPELIERHOMEOWNERSBOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday January 10 and Tuesday, February 14 for the monthly board meetings at

Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. All meetings begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are

encouraged to attend.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Community Center, preschool room.

The next meetings will be Thursday, January 5 and Thursday, February 2.


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

October 11, 2011

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, and Jack

Keating.Trustees Absent with Cause: Richard Dengler and Dave

Eisenberg. Tony Fleming (resigned)

Community Members Present: Mary Hughes

President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:02

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business. Trustee

Derrick reported that Trustee Eisenberg informed the

board that he will be unavailable for the October, No-

vember and December board meetings.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the September 2011 board meeting

were reviewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to ac-

cept the minutes. Trustee Jacobs seconded the motionand it passed unanimously. The board also reviewed

the minutes of the last annual meeting. These will be

put on the website in draft form so that the member-

ship can review them. They will be formally reviewed

and approved at the next Annual Members meeting,

Sept 2012.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

She received the compilations (our annual audit ac-

tions) for 2009 and 2010 and they can be emailed to

anyone who wants to see it online and they will beposted on the website.

All delinquent accounts should be turned over to the

attorney and the board wants liens in place wherever

necessary. Trustee Derrick wants to start collection

proceedings earlier than we have been doing in the

past.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

M. Boddie submitted a list of the ACCC members.

They will be given to the new board for approval. He

also provided contact information for the board to

use to reach him. One current member has discussed

resigning, but M. Boddie still has to speak with him.The guidelines and protocols are unchanged.

A board member reported that a new member had

questions regarding his fence and Mr. Boddie said

that he received the message and had been playing

phone/email tag trying to discuss the issue.

A board member reported a complaint on Twin Hill

Lane. M. Boddie will look into it.

Vacant houses were discussed. The ACCC has started

the list and will submit it to the board.

Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, ChairpersonTrustee Jacobs reported that he has updated the pass-

words for maintaining the website and he has backed-

up everything. There are five new members on the ya-

hoo group list serv.

Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler and David

Eisenberg, Co-Chairpersons

Trustee Derrick has possession of the baby swings.

Trustee Buehler received a complaint about dog poop

in the playground.

The signs for the tennis courts are in the storage shed

and need to be put up.

Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Pool Winterization: The water was turned off and air

blown through the pipes. Trustee Buehler will make

one more inspection of the winterization and author-

ize the payment to Lighthouse. The filters could not

be inspected, but Lighthouse will come back to try to

open them.

The volleyball net is in storage.

The soccer net is in tatters and Facilities can consider

replacing it.

There are already two pool management contracts

submitted for next year. Both were submitted with-out the benefit of having our operating procedures

and hours of operation. Trustee Derrick requested

Trustee Buehler send the quotes so we can request

new ones based on our contract requirements.

Social Committee: Carla Bowen (not present), Chair-

person

C. Bowen agreed to continue as chairperson for next

year. She is looking into a December social event.

Security Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

Trustee Dengler turned over all keys/cylinders/

paperwork for Security and Facilities. A new chairper-son is needed.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio ordered a new sign for the gate asking

people to lock it when leaving. She also reported that a

group of women who walk by regularly have started

locking it whenever they see it open. The board dis-

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cussed whether R. Shoupe could lock it every night.

Trustee Keating offered to price up a magneto lock on a

spring loaded door that would lock after every entry(given that the door is allowed to close). The combina-

tion would have to be dialed in to enter and to leave.

There being no additional old business, Trustee

Derrick recessed the meeting at 8:02 pm. The new

board was seated and Trustee Derrick called the

meeting to order at 8:02 pm.

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Patricia

Douville, Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs and

Jack Keating.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Dave Eisenberg.

Trustee Douville nominated Trustee Derrick to remain

President of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Fazio sec-

onded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee

Derrick nominated Trustee Keating as Vice President.

Trustee Fazio seconded the motion and it passed unani-

mously. Trustee Derrick nominated Trustee Douville as

Secretary. Trustee Buehler seconded the motion and it

passed unanimously. Trustee Douville nominated Trus-

tee Fazio as Treasurer. Trustee Derrick seconded the

motion and it was passed unanimously. Trustee Derrick

nominated Trustee Douville to be the third member of

the Executive Committee. Trustee Fazio seconded themotion and it passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Derrick made a motion to accept M. Boddie

as Chairperson of the ACCC. Trustee Jacobs seconded

the motion and it passed unanimously.

Trustee Douville reported that a new elections com-

mittee chairperson might be needed as L. Collman

would like to pass the committee on to someone

new. This will be discussed with her further.

The following committee chairs were approved:

Communications-Trustee Jacobs; Facilities-Trustee

Keating; Nominating-Trustee Douville; Pool-TrusteeBuehler; Social- C. Bowen; Tennis-Trustee Fazio.

Committees need to submit their protocols and mem-

ber lists to the new board.

The contract for cleaning the tennis courts should be

reviewed. A storage shed at the courts was suggested

to keep the equipment accessible.

The board discussed filling the two vacant positions

on the new board. Trustee Buehler reported that

other communities have used incentives, such as

board members assessments being waived, to en-

courage more people to volunteer. The current by-

laws would have to be amended to offer such an in-centive.

The board discussed ways to offer support to a mem-

ber who is in the hospital recovering from an acci-

dent. Trustee Douville will coordinate this with the

family.

The survey of the grounds will cost approximately

$1200-$1800 depending upon structures in the line of

sight which could make the survey more difficult.

Trustee Keating feels that the board can do it them-

selves and determine where the MCA property lines

are. There was also discussion regarding an insurance

claim for the branches which came down in the re-

cent hurricane. One bid for tree service was receivedfrom Adirondack Tree Service and another bid will be

solicited, possibly from Affordable Tree Service.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, No-

vember 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Cen-

ter, preschool room. The motion was made and sec-

onded to adjourn at 8:52pm. The motion passed unani-

mously.

(Continued from page 6)

Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2011

Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian Den-

nis, Jack Keating, Pauline Pettitt, and Diana Sowle.

Committee Members Absent: Toni Byrd, Ron Lenart and

Tim Shrewsbury.

Community Members Present: M. Hughes.

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM. J. Keating

made a motion to accept the amended September 2011

minutes. The motion was seconded by B. Dennis and passed

unanimously.

Old Business:

9314 Montpelier Drive Attorney will be contacted

again for additional action (no paperwork regarding

the States plan to fix the fence and algae was not

removed from house).

8900 Montpelier Drive Newspapers still on the roof,

gutter has fallen completely off. Department of Envi-

ronmental Resources has been contacted numerous

times. P. Pettitt will investigate this further.9302 Montpelier Drive The shed is still standing and no

approval request has been received for a shed. A mo-

tion was passed to send a letter notifying the owner

that the July 22 deadline was not met so the matter will

be sent to the attorney.

12202 Mt. Pleasant Drive A cease and desist was sent


ACCC REPORT


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2011

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, and Jack

Keating.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Dave Eisenberg.Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and Mary

Hughes

President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:10

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the October 2011 board meeting were

reviewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to accept the

minutes. Trustee Douville seconded the motion and it

passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

Trustee Fazio reported a debit to the MCA of $5,100

rather than the authorized $2,100. The $3,000 has

been repaid but she will ask the bank why they paid it

when she had only authorized $2,100.

Delinquent accounts and legal suits were discussed.

Trustee Derrick requested a complete spreadsheet of

delinquents and their legal status.

Member thanked the MCA for benevolent fund dona-

tion of $50.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Vacant houses were discussed. 8911 Royal Ridge has a

sign posted indicating that $1,500 of clean-up is required.

Trustee Derrick requested information from the county

whether they intend to clean it up and file a lien. He also

requested information from C. Rosen on costs for a lien ifthe association were to maintain the property.

Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

Trustee Jacobs will move the billing for the Sharepoint

to the MCA.

Trustee Derrick said that the email the board link

should be removed from the website. He also asked

that the actual email address be visible instead of

email Trustee Eisenbergs address needs to be cor-

rected also.

Facilities Committee: Jack Keating, Chairperson

The tree which came down is on MCA property and the

insurance paid for the fence damage. The tree will be

taken down by Affordable Tree Service along with sev-

eral other dead trees for $1,500.

Trustee Keating will meet with the Master Gardeners to

review their proposals.

Get with Brickman to set up needs for the new contract

and fall clean-up.

Trustee Keating made a motion to spend no more than

$1,500 to purchase an 8x8 wooden shed for the tennis

court vacuum. Trustee Jacobs seconded the motion.

After discussion, the motion was tabled. It was sug-


10/4 regarding missing gutter. Hold for next month.

8911 Royal Ridge Lane No reply from Department of

Environmental Resources or the owner. The grass

and brush is several feet high. P. Pettitt will investi-

gate this further.

New Business:

B. Dennis made a motion to approve M. Boddie as Chair-

person of the ACC Committee. D. Sowle seconded the

motion and it passed unanimously. This will be pre-sented to the board for approval.

R. Lenart offered to resign from the committee as he has

been out of town frequently. M. Boddie will discuss this

further.

Section assignments were discussed and will be sent to

all members.

8709 Granite Lane P. Pettitt made a motion to approve

the request to replace concrete sidewalk in front of the

porch. J. Keating seconded the motion and it was ap-

proved unanimously.

8718 Oxwell Lane Owner requests additional time to

prepare camper for storage after the November 1

deadline. B. Dennis made a motion to allow the owner

to keep the camper in the driveway until November 20

due to the extenuating circumstances. J. Keating sec-

onded the motion and it passed with B. Dennis, D.

Sowle and J. Keating voting yes and P. Pettitt opposed.

8906 Briardale Lane Dumpster notification for installa-

tion of sump pump and drain.Members will note vacant houses in the neighborhood

during surveys.

The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, Novem-

ber 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center.

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm.



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gested that the vacuum could be brought to the courts

when the leaves start to fall and be kept covered and

chained near the back gate until it is no longer needed.

Barbed wire is needed along the top wire to keep out

intruders from the pool. The wire near the transformer

and the playground gate has been stretched and broken.

Trustee Derrick made a motion to install barbed wire near

the playground gate and the transformer for $1,068.

Trustee Keating seconded the motion and it passed

unanimously. Abbey-Fritz will install the wire.

Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Final payment to Lighthouse was authorized.

The hours and dates have been worked up by Trustee

Derrick and will be provided to Lighthouse, American

Pool, Winkler and one additional company for bidding for

next season.

Trustee Buehler will propose some capital projects for the

pool at the next meeting. He would like to have canopies

installed, improvements to the kiddie pool, and possibly

tile the bathroom floors.

Social Committee: Carla Bowen (not present), Chairper-

son

The next social committee event will be the Easter Egg

Hunt.

Security Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

A new chairperson is needed. Trustee Derrick will ask Mr.

Mason.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported hairline cracks on courts 3 and 4.

She spoke to the installer and he will look at it but work

cant be done until Spring. We have a warranty/

insurance. Trustee Keating offered to speak with him.

11 cubic yards of dirt was supposed to be delivered by

Brickman last week. If this isnt done soon the contract

will be cancelled.

Mr. Harkins will put up wind screens next Spring.

Signs need to be put up on the fence.

Trustee Keating will address the magnetic lock on the

tennis courts next month.

OLD BUSINESS:

Lynn Collmann offered to stay on as Chairperson of the

Elections Committee.

Ms. Tilghman and Ms. Sorrentino expressed interest in

joining the board.

The electronic compilations for 2009 and 2010 still need

to be posted to the website.

NEW BUSINESS

The doors and gates at the pool will be rekeyed.

There needs to be discussion whether the light-weight

baby swing should be replaced with a heavy duty swing.

A list of contracts, durations, etc. needs to be created.

Trustee Keating made a motion to increase the assistants

hourly rate to $24.00 per hour. Trustee Douville sec-

onded the motion and it passed unanimously. Her con-

tract will be reviewed next month.

Trustee Jacobs will research purchasing an MCA laptop

and scanner/printer for the assistants use.Trustee Buehler made a motion to pay the newsletter

carriers a bonus of $50 for excellent service at the discre-

tion of the newsletter editor. Trustee Jacobs seconded

the motion and it passed unanimously.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Decem-

ber 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Center,

preschool room. The motion was made and seconded to

adjourn at 8:32pm. The motion passed unanimously.


ACCC REPORT

Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2011

Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni Byrd,

Brian Dennis, Jack Keating, Pauline Pettitt, and Tim Shrews-

bury

Committee Members Absent: Ron Lenart and Diana Sowle

Community Members Present: G. Frigm, S. Habig, P. Me-

dina, and M. Hughes.

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM. J. Keating made

a motion to accept the amended October 2011 minutes.

The motion was seconded by B. Dennis and passed unani-

mously.

Old Business:

9314 Montpelier Drive No response from attorney on

legal action against non-compliant homeowner (fence

in disrepair, no paperwork regarding the States plan

to fix the fence, and algae was not removed from

house).

8900 Montpelier Drive P. Pettitt reported that she was

unable to determine ownership of the house as it has

been sold numerous times with no paperwork to backup the transactions. Newspapers still on the roof, gut-

ter has fallen completely off. Department of Environ-

mental Resources has been contacted numerous times

but can only cut grass. M. Lehmans office will be con-

tacted for additional help.

9302 Montpelier Drive Owner called re ACCC letter

(10/14) that the matter (oversized shed, placement, no

prior approval) will be sent to the attorney. M. Boddie

returned the call leaving cell and home numbers but



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has not been contacted. The matter will be sent to the

attorney.

12202 Mt. Pleasant Drive A cease and desist was sent

10/4 regarding missing gutter. Hold for next month.

8911 Royal Ridge Lane The grass and brush is several

feet high.

New Business:

12502 Raven Way Homeowner presented a request for

approval and exception to build a 6 foot fence for pri-

vacy and protection. Homeowner was unable to get

one neighbor signature. That neighbor was also present

and read a letter explaining her position into the record.

(Copy attached). M. Boddie made a motion to approve

a 6-foot, wooden fence to start at the back of the

house. J. Keating seconded the motion and it passed

unanimously. The owners were encouraged to cooper-

ate in removing the bamboo between the properties

before the fence is installed.

8713 Crystal Rock Photos needed to determine if viola-tion exists.

12409 Eastgate Lane POD notification.

Look for boats and trailers in surveys.

Note vacant houses also.

9203 and 9207 Twin Hill have sticks at the curb which

need to be bundled. Letter will be sent.

The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, December

1, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The

meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Attached letter read into record:

12504 Raven Way

Laurel, Maryland 20708

October 25, 2011

Reference: Request for Approval of Fence Installation at

12502 Raven Way

I am reluctant at this time to agree to the Installation of a

fence on the border between my house and the house of my

new next door neighbors at 12502 Raven Way. There is a

more than 30-year old stand of bamboo (now cropped to

about 5-feet tall and mostly dead or dying; see photos at-

tached) that spans most of the involved property line. I have

been dealing with this insidious Invasive bamboo since 1979.

(The original bamboo stand, now extended by Mother Na-

ture, was there when I . moved ln.) Minimally, the following

conditions would have to be met:- Permanent removal of all bamboo, both above and below

ground

- Clean fill dirt as needed

- Professional survey, with at least three permanent markers

installed

- Written agreement with neighbors at 12502 Raven Way to

mutually inspect their property and mine in the vicinity of the

areas of now present bamboo to search for and eradicate

new bamboo using Round Up for a period of three growing

seasons, several times per season. (Some of the more recent

invasive outcroppings of new bamboo were found to have

extended Into a dense woodsy area near the back of my

neighbors property. I am experienced at recognizing new

bamboo growth in various forms, and would like to continue

to do the search and destroy" mission.)

- Written agreement with neighbors at 12502 Raven Way

never to plant any newly acquired invasive bamboo

For many years, one of my goals has been to eliminate all of

the bamboo. Five or more years ago, I started cropping some

of the bamboo I knew was mine. I repeatedly applied Round

Up to this bamboo. About two years ago, I received permis-

sion from the then-owner of the property next door to go

onto her property to apply Round Up to kill her bamboo.

(This was shortly after the owners renter had hired someone

to crop the then-remaining bamboo.) Repeatedly applying

Round Up was tedious, laborious, costly, and time-

consuming. My over 30-years of bamboo" experience tells

me that although lve successfully killed most of the bamboo,

there are tufts and other nascent growths that likely were

not eliminated with the Round Up applications to date. Con-

servatively, I estimate that Ive spent over $400 in Round Up

costs.

In conversation with my neighbors on Sunday, October 23,

2011 I outlined my thoughts about how to prepare the site

for the possible Installation of a fence. Frankly, I have been

thinking about the bamboo removal issue for years. I said

that I think that a back hoe or other suitable equipment

would be needed to remove all of the bamboo (above and

below ground). I think that removing all of the bamboo by

hand, including digging out all of the intertwined knots of

roots and dangerous, pointy, and strong bamboo stumps is

unrealistic. Further, I think that some fill dirt would be

needed. In my experience at trying to contain and control

escaping bamboo, lve noticed that clumps of bamboo rootshold on to considerable soil.

It is obvious that a professional land survey would have to be

done. I am in favor of having at least three permanent mark-

ers installed along the property line. These markers would

minimize questions regarding the boundary.

Water run-off may be affected in the area where the pro-

posed fence would be connected to the MNCPPC fence run-

ning along the back side of our properties and those of some

on Oxwell Lane. It seems likely that leaves, twigs, and other

debris will accumulate in the corners where the fences would

meet, thus possibly changing the water course.

Some of the questions I have at this time are:

- The material and style of the proposed fence (neighborsmentioned wood"). I would not agree with the installation

of a non-wood, or non-Trex- like fence.

- The height of the proposed fence

- The offset of the proposed fence from the property line

I am unable to give a straightforward approve or dont ap-

prove" answer to the request by my neighbors for permission

to erect a fence along most of our joint property line. An

over-30 year old stand of bamboo ls centrally involved. I

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such time as all of the bamboo shoots and roots, dead or not,

above or below the ground, have been removed. lve spent

32+ years battling the bamboo, and I dont want it to come

back. The existing stand of cropped bamboo and bamboo

stumps is ugly. Many of the bamboo stumps are pointy and

hazardous.

I do not want less than an excellent and complete removal

job of this bamboo menace. Fill dirt mlght be needed. A pro-

fessional land survey is imperative. Permanent property

markers make great sense. Realistically theres only one

chance to do this job right. Careful planning is the key. A job

worth doing is a job worth doing well. I think that the winter

months should be used to draw up plans (with the provisos

stated), discuss them, and make arrangements for work to be

done in the early spring.


INCOME

Assessments @ $275.00 $191,125 Administrative Costs

Extended Family Membership 3,000 Administrative Assistant 15,600

Guest Passes 2,000 Office Expense & Supplies 2,500

Administration Fees 2,000 Monthly Meetings 1,440

Legal Reimbursement 500 Mileage Reimbursement 300Fines 100 P.O. Boxes 375

Interest-Late Assessments 250 Total Administrative Costs 20,215

Resale Pkgs 250

Bank Interest 1,250 Newsletter

Advertising 5,200 Printing 7,000

TOTAL INCOME $205,675 Admistrative Assistant-Wages 2,400

Delivery 1,800

EXPENSES Supplies & postage 500

Pool Operations Total Newsletter 11,700

Pool Contract 59,000

Minor Maintenance 500 Professional Fees

Gate attendants 10,500 Accountant 5,000

Furniture 5,000 Attorney 5,000

County health inspection 400 Reserve Study 0

Total Pool Operations 75,400 Total Professional Fees 10,000

Common Grounds Insurance 7,000

Landscaping Contract 9,000

General Maintenance 500 Other Expenses

Gate Keeper 2,400 Social Committee 3,000

Cleanup 1,000 Taxes 2,000

Courts & Playground 1,000 Communications 500

Total Common Grounds 13,900 Refunds 500

Annual Meeting 325

Utilities Total Other Expenses 6,325

Electric 10,000

Water 6,000 Contingency 21,522

Trash 3,000

Telephone 1,000 Required for Reserve Fund 19,113

Gas 500

Total Utilities 20,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $205,675

Montpelier Community Association Annual Budget for 2012


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JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE

Name: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Phone(evenings) or email: ________________________________

Please mail to:MCA

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709-2503

Architectural Controland compliance

Communications

Election committee

Finance

Facilities (Grounds)

Governing Documents

Pool Operations

Nominating

Security

Social

Tennis

...or call a board member to volunteer. Phone numbers/email addresses are listed on page 3.

Weekly curbside collection of yard waste

is collected year round. Yard waste in-

cludes grass clippings, leaves, small

branches, brush and Christmas trees. For

more information about yard waste col-

lection, call (301) 952-7630.

Yard waste must be placed in securely tied, heavy-duty

paper or plastic bags, or heavy-duty trash cans with

handles and a secure lid. Cardboard boxes are not

acceptable containers.

Limbs must not exceed four (4) feet in length and three

(3) inches in diameter and must be securely tied in

bundles. Bundles of limbs and bags of dry grass and

leaves must weigh less than 60 pounds. Wet grass and

leaves must weigh less than 25 pounds.

Dispose of your leaves responsibly. If you

rake and bag the leaves, the County will

pick them up weekly (Wednesdays).

Dont forget our Helping Hands (page 21)if you need to hire someone to help you

There is NO vacuum leaf service.

NEVER RAKE LEAVES to the STREET

or CURB.

Yard Waste Collection


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TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS:

Due to misuse of the tennis courts and the courts being frequently left unlocked, the Board of Trustees

is initiating a new policy for entrance to the courts.

There is a KEY lock on the gate. Members in good standing with the community (those that have paidtheir assessments and have no outstanding fines) can get a key by calling the Montpelier Information

Line:

888-622-INF (4630) x 105

and follow the prompts and a tennis committee member will arrange to issue you a key.

It is imperative that tennis players respect the use of the courts and make every effort to prevent unau-

thorized use. That means locking up after you play and not giving out the keyto people who will not

abide by the rules.

When you sign for the key you will be agreeing to the following:

1. I will not allow the key to be used by anyone not authorized.

2. I will ensure the key is used to gain access to the tennis courts to only play tennis.

3. I will ensure the tennis courts are locked after use.

4. I understand if I lose the key there will be a $ 25.00 charge for replacement.

NEW FOR 2012TENNIS COURT ACCESS

COPS Coffee

The next PG County Police COPS Coffee is at the Laurel Senior Center on January 5th, 2012 at 1:00 PM. The

topic will be published on montpelieronline when the information is available.

SPEED CAMERAS

Our PG County Police Community Officer, Jason Wilson, advises speed cameras are at the following locations

are now active:

Contee Rd (both directions) between US Route 1 and Larchdale Rd

Van Dusen Rd (north) just north of hospital

Van Dusen Rd (south) between Rte 198 and Cherry Lane

Old Sandy Spring Rd

Cherry Lane (both directions) in front of Laurel High School

Beltsville Drive in front of Calverton Elementary School

SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

EVENTS AND INFORMATION

I was honored to be asked to be chairman of theMontpelier Security Committee. I was raised in the

Northern suburbs of New York City, studied at Dickin-

son College and graduated for Fairleigh Dickinson

University. After serving two years in the US Army, I

was employed for 30 years by Roadway Express in

operations, sales and sales management. I am now

enjoying retirement, which is the best job I've

had. My wife, Emily, and I have lived in Montpelier

for 36 years. We raised two boys here, and thor-

oughly enjoy living in the Montpelier community. I

have been on the Security Committee for a few years

because I want our community to be safe. I have had

recent communications with the PG County Police,

and am working with Dick Dengler, the previous

Chair, to continue his excellent work. I encourage

everyone with security issues to email me at rsma-

[email protected] or call me at 301-776-3555. Also,

please contact me if you would like to serve on the

Security Committee.

Richard Mason

Security Committee


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THE MARLIN FAMILY SENDS WARM

WISHES AND A WONDERFUL 2012 TO

ALL OUR MONTPELIER NEIGHBORS!

Winter is here!!! Coats, boots, gloves and hats have replaced the

summer carefree look of shorts, bathing suits and flip flops. Dont

despair; spring and summer are not far ahead. In fact, in just 4

short months the Montpelier Pool will be firing up in preparation

of the Marlins 45th

season.

The Marlin Swim Team is a summer league that welcomes children

from 6-18 with a varied diversity of swim skills. This program has

been one of the largest recreational programs in Montpelier for

over 44 years. Marlin Swim Team has seen many CHANGES over the years from the styles of

bathing suits; unique coaching styles to the high tech equipment; all of which have benefitted

swimmers as well as their families. Over the last few years, the team has experienced a decrease

in the number of participants. While our team continues to be competitive, fewer swimmers

are making it more challenging.

CHANGE is needed again so . . . Adopt- A- Marlin!

To ensure that we carry on the 44 year tradition of the Montpelier Marlin Swim Team which

began at the inception of the Montpelier Community, the team needs more swim members. Last

year, the Montpelier Community Board unanimously approved the Adopt A-Marlin pro-

gram. As a result, this past summer, our team membership increased by 2 new Adopt-A-Marlin

swimmers who proved to be wonderful additions to our small team.

The Adopt-a-Marlin Program allows a MCA family to sponsor a non-resident swimmer to par-

ticipate on the Marlin Swim Team. The MCA member must be in good standing within the

MCA (No outstanding annual dues or legal matters/lien against ones home). The MCA familycan sponsor 1 non-resident or 1 non-resident family. The MCA family does not need to be part

of the Swim Family or present at the pool.

The non-resident swimmer must pass the required swim test before becoming a swim team par-

ticipant. Non-members will swim only during swim team practice hours, swim team meets, and

any other swim team related functions such as swim party, pep rally and or fundraisers.

So we are calling on you do you know anyone in our neighborhood or outside the community

who would like to be on the swim team? Calling on grandparents are your grandkids inter-

ested in swimming? Calling neighbors, parents, swimmers do you know any children, nieces,

nephews, friends who would like to be on a swim team? Swimming is a great sport!!! In addi-

tion, the Marlin Team really does bring out the best in our youth great teamwork and Cama-raderie!!!!

If you are interested in the Adopt-A-Marlin Program, or have any questions, please contact

Lynne Collman at ([email protected]) or (301)776-3098.

Thank you. May 2012 be good to all!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Lynne Collman


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Mini One Act

FestivalWritten and Performedby You! (Maybe)

Wednesday January 4th at 8:00 PM

Perfectly Good Airplanesby Steve LaRocqueA father trying to reconcile with his daughter years afterhis divorce from her mother.With Jeanette Brown and Larry SimmonsDirected by Mike Hartsfield and Larry Simmons

Waiting for Dingleman's Cometby Albi GornA teenage girl wants to help her family by taking them ona hike to see a comet.With Morgan Wenerick, Kathy Wenerick-Bell and EdHigginsDirector: Larry Simmons

Walking Off Plutoby Natalie BlankTwo sisters clash over dealing with an event that willchange their lives.With Julie Rogers and Jeanette BrownDirected by Larry Simmons

Thursday January 5th at 8:00 PM

Perfectly Good Airplanes by Steve LaRocqueWalking Off Pluto by Natalie BlankTickets are $10 for general admission. For reservations,please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further infor-mation visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.orgor contact Maureen Rogers at [email protected] or 301-452-2557.

Friday January 6, 2012

for one night only!

Elvis Returns!Birthday Tribute!Celebrating the Birthday ofElvis on January 8. Jed Du-vall performs as the King ofRock n' Roll, Elvis. JedDuvall is a award-winningElvis Presley performer.Representing all eras of theKing -- the Rocking 50's,the comeback in 1968, andthe Vegas years -- Jed hasperformed all over thecountry.

Tickets are $12 for general admission.

Saturday January 14, 2012 through Sunday January

15, 2012

It Was A Very Good Year - a Musical Tribute to

Frank SinatraStarring Tony Sands

There will be two performances: Saturday January 14

at 8:00 PM and Sunday January 15 at 2:00 PM.

A special dinner and theatre bundle is available both

days! $32 per person includes dinner at Salute's Res-

taurant (next door to the theatre) and admission to the

performance. Reservations are a must!

Performances run weekends from Saturday January 14,2012 through Sunday January 15, 2012 with Friday andSaturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15for general admission. Admission for students (18 andunder), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is$15.

Friday February 3, 2012 through Sunday Febru-

ary 26, 2012

The Hollow by Agatha ChristieDirected by Mark AllenProduced by Maureen Rogers

There will be two Sunday matinees, dates to be an-nounced.

An unhappy game of romantic follow the leader explodesinto murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of SirHenry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center ofthe trouble: Henrietta, his mistress; Veronica, his ex mis-tress; and Gerda, his wife are all at The Hollow. Also vis-iting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) andMidge (who loves Edward). When the inevitable murderoccurs, nearly everyone has a motive and most had theopportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and SergeantPenny to solve the crime.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel FrenchPublishing Company. Performances run weekends fromFriday February 3, 2012 through Sunday February 26,2012 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8p.m. Tickets are $13 for general admission. Admission forstudents (18 and under), active duty military and seniors

(65 and over) is $10.

For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press2. For further information visit the web site atwww.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact MaureenRogers at [email protected] or 301-452-

2557


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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee

Approval FormMember No: Date:

Name:Address: Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton

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

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

Attach the following:

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

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

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of hishome to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-

siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also becontacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the

ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will benotified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACCapproval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association.Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709.

Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:

Revised 1207


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Replacing your fence or driveway?

STOP and SUBMIT

an ACCC Approval Request Form first.Covenants are enforced and fines are levied and col-

lected. If you are planning any work to the exterior of

your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval RequestForm located in every Montpelier Todaynewsletter and

on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Meetings are

the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield

Community Center.

ALL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS,

ALTERATIONS, SHEDS, FENCES, (INCLUDING

REPLACEMENT) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVALNo construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (see ap-

proval form on preceding page) from the Architectural

Control & Compliance Committee. This includes satel-

lite dish installation. All exterior colors and materials

shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring dwell-

ings. IF YOU ARE REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF

OR SIDING WITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERA-

TIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR AP-

PROVAL. All other changes/replacements require

PRIOR APPROVAL. Proceeding without prior approval

shall constitute a covenant violation subject to en-

forcement, including fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER ENFORCEMENTBoats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage by

November 1.

Boats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in

storage from November 1 through March 31. Viola-

tions can result in a fine of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests notification before placing a POD,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please in-

clude the maximum time that the structure will be on

the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification.

RENTING YOUR HOMENOMONTPELIERHOMECANBEUSEDFORANYPURPOSEOTHER

THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. NOTIFY YOUR

RENTALMANAGEMENTCOMPANY.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE

1 888 MCA INF( 1 888 622-463 )

Press (zero) for Community Announcements

Press 11 for the ACCC

Press 12 for Resale Packages

Press 13 for the Administrative Assistant

Press 14 for Social Events & RSVPs

Press 15 for Tennis Court Access

Messages can be left at all extensions except for the

Announcement Line .

Remember you can call the Information Line

(1-888-622-4630) or check the website

(www.montpelieronline.org) or call the pool (301-317-

0106) for updates on activities that may not be in-

cluded in the Montpelier Today newsletter.

Join the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the Montpelier EEEEMAILMAILMAILMAIL GGGGROUPROUPROUPROUP

1. Connect to the Internet and enter: http://

groups.yahoo.com/group/Montpelier

2. Click the Button at the middle right of the screen.

3. You will now have different steps depending whether

or not you already have a YAHOO account:

If you do, skip to STEP 7. If not ,click the button to cre-

ate a new account. Enter all information.

4. Enter the Code numbers as they appear on the screen

and follow the directions.

5. You MUST VERIFY your Email account.6. Once the account is verified/saved complete the FORM

on the GROUP. Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/

group/Montpelier

7. Enter your House Address or LOT number and enter

your REAL name.

8. Once submitted wait a few days to get your request. If

you need it quickly or need help, please call Tim Jacobs,

Communications Chairperson, at 240-841-2787.

MONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITE

www.montpelieronline.org


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The Montpelier Film SeriesSaturday, January 21, 6 pm

PersepolisPersepolis French, 2007 (G)Persepolis is an animatedautobiographical film byartist Marjane Satrapi.Based one her populargraphic novels the film de-picts her experiences grow-ing up in Iran under sev-eral regimes and revolu-tions, the rise of the mul-lahs, and the imposition ofthe veil. It is a dark past, ahard story. But it is also a movie of surprises: there's the

striking art work, but also the tempo, fantasy, and drama,and the young author's forceful point of view. The bestthing is the sense of real lives - her parents, uncle, grand-mother, friends and enemies - throbbing behind the im-ages and voices. (Joan Dupont, The New York Times)Iranian cuisine will be served.

Tickets for both dinner and the film are $25 and must bebought by Friday noon preceding the Saturday screening.Tickets for the film only are available for $10 on the dayof screening. Seated is limited and film only tickets maynot always be available. Seniors (60+) and arts centermembers receive a 10% discount. Call the arts center to

purchase tickets with either Visa or MasterCard.

Saturday, February 18, 6 pmElla Fitzgerald

Live at Montreux

1969

Ella Fitzgerald Live atMontreux 1969 UnitedStates, 2005 (G)

Saturday, February 18, 2012Treat yourself to a concertby one of the greats. Thisconcert video is from Ella

Fitzgeralds first appearance atthe Montreaux Jazz Festival in1969. Captured in beautifullyrestored black and white footage,

this concert features 14 tracks that exhibit Fitzgerald'swide range as an artist, with accompaniment by EdThigpen on drums, Frank de la Rosa on bass, andTommy Flanagan on piano.American cuisine will be served.

Tickets for both dinner and the film are $25 and must bebought by Friday noon preceding the Saturday screening.Tickets for the film only are available for $10 on the dayof screening. Seated is limited and film only tickets maynot always be available. Seniors (60+) and arts centermembers receive a 10% discount. Call the arts center topurchase tickets with either Visa or MasterCard.

Montpelier Spring Jazz SeriesThe complete spring jazz series (7 concerts) is $125Montpelier Members and seniors 60+ receive a 10%discount.

Individual Concert Tickets are $20 unless otherwisenoted.

For tickets please call the arts center at 301-377-7800.Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Friday, March 2, 8 pmDavid Snchez

Friday, March 9, 8 pm

Tony Martucci


Ethel Ennis


Dick Morgan

Friday, March 30, 8 pmRon Kearns and Paul Wingo Quartet

Friday, April 13, 8 pmGerald Clayton

Friday, April 20, 8 pm

Dave Ballou, trumpet trio

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week

GLO in the GARDEN

Montpeliers gardening column will be back in the next issue (March-April 2012).


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Montpelier Mansion:

(301) 377-7817;

TTY (301) 699-2544

[email protected]

www.pgparks.com

Wintertime at Montpelier Mansion!

Montpelier Mansion will be changing their tourtimes starting in January 2012. The new

times will be:

Self-Guided Tours: Year around, Thursday Tuesday, any time between 11am and 3pm.

Guided Tours: March November only, Sun-

days at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Winter on the Plantation

Saturday, January 28, 1-3pm (no snow date)

Through hands-on activities, learn about thechores and pastimes of enslaved workers inMaryland in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ages: All Ages.Cost: $5/participant Reservations recom-mended. (301) 377-7817

Friendship Tea atMontpelier Mansion

Saturday, February 11, 2:30 pm

Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while indulging in aseasonal, prix fixe menu of fine finger sand-wiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, butteryscones your choice of quality loose leaf teas,

served on imported English china and tiered sil-ver stands. Tea will be served in Montpelierselegant East Wing.

Reservations required! Call 301-377-7817

(no e-mail reservations please)

Cost: $27.50 per person, includes gratuity andself-guided tour. Payment required in advance.For Ages: Adult

George Washington Musicale withZephyrs and Flora

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 pm (snow date, Sun-day, February 26, 2:00 pm)

Zephyrs and Flora is a small ensemble of re-corder players, supplemented by other instru-ments such as harp, tambourine, drums, andviola da gamba. Their repertoire includes musicfrom the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroqueeras, as well as folk music from countriesaround the world, and religious music of Europeand North America.

Cost: $10/FoM Members; $15/Non-membersRSVP Info:Reservations required. Please

call (301) 377-7817Ages: 12 and up

Mail to:

FOM Membership ChairPO Box 3006Laurel, MD 20709

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events

Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $10/yearAdditional Family Member: $5/year

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE CASH CHECK


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Advertise your businessIN COLOR on

www.montpelieronline.org.

Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are

renewable for 2-month periods (2011-May-June/July-

August/September-October/November-December).

One advertisement will be displayed on each page of

the website in random rotation.

Advertisers (community or resident businesses) will be

responsible for providing finished graphic:

280px wide x 120-350px high

300 dpi resolution

PSP or EPS (Photoshop formats) preferred,but .JPG, .TIFF, .GIF also acceptable

No animated or transparent graphics

Have your own website? Include the link!

Design services available at an addition $20 /

hour.

Graphics received by the 15th

of the month previous to

the rotation period (i.e., June 15th

for July-August rota-

tion) will be published for the full 2-month period.

Statistics on impressions and click-through rates for

each two-month billing period available upon request

(first reports available July 1).

Space is limited to ensure optimal visibility for ads.

MCA reserves the right to refuse advertising for any

reason.

Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected],

888 622-4630 x103 for more information.

A NEW Way to

Advertise !

Advertise on MontpelierOnline.org

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E-mail: [email protected]

Cheryls

Pet Grooming

301 490-1126

Special attention to theYOUNG, OLD, and BAD!

$10 off for all new customers

Laurel Business * Est. 1980 * Montpelier Resident


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