S chool is almost out and the pool is open! Once again we reached membership capacity. Caroline Milam, our Pool Committee, and its many volunteers did an outstanding job painting, cleaning, repairing, and preparing the pool. Please watch out for increased traffic in the neighborhood as our members enjoy the park and pool. We ask everyone to slow down and car pool when possible to ease parking challenges. The park is looking great and final landscaping is now done on the baseball field repairs. Stop by and enjoy a nostalgic game. Bookings for our community center and pavilion are filling up fast. Please see our website (www.braddockheights.org) for information on how to reserve the facilities. The website is a great resource for all Braddock Heights news and pool information. You can also check us out of Facebook. As detailed in the BHHS article below, Braddock Heights lost one of our community matriarchs last month. Franny Randall will long be remembered for her dedication to our community and its history. Our thoughts go out to the Randall and Delaplaine families. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]. Mark Koltz, President BRADDOCK HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOLUME XXXVI, No. 3 www.braddockheights.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE President’s Corner........1 BHHS News................1 Barracudas News........2 Pool News..................3 BRADDOCK HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 243 Braddock Heights, MD 21714 Join the BHCA Today! Membership information below. PRESORTED STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID FREDERICK, MD PERMIT #892 JUNE 2018 President: Mark Koltz, 240-490-7951 Vice Pres.: Doug Sims, 301-606-3326 Treasurer: Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690 Secretary: Bev Donald, 301-371-7501 Pool Comm. Chair: Caroline Milam, 240-409-3189 Program Comm. Chair: Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690 Property Comm. Chair: Mike Cottrell, 301-371-7827 Member Comm. Chair: Doug Sims, 301-606-3326 Facility Rentals, Nancy Moser, 240-586-1342 BHCA Directory Ask your neighbors if they are members of the BHCA. If not, let them know for $50 annually, they get bimonthly newsletters containing impor- tant information regarding the Braddock Heights Community. They will have voting rights at general meetings on issues involving the BHCA pool, park and pavilion. They should also know BHCA represents their interests at the county level when necessary. This includes pedestrian safety, traffic issues, blighted properties and more. We are all volun- teers and we need volunteers to support the Board Directors in a myriad of operational areas. The newsletter contains dates of important events - annual spring and fall picnics, pool opening and closing, clean-up dates, etc. Come join the fun! For more information and contact data, go to www.braddockheights.org. Send dues to: P.O. Box 243, Braddock Heights, MD 21714-0243 Membership Information BOARD MEMBERS Craig Campbell, 301-371-7806 Mike Cottrell, 301-371-7827 Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690 Daryl Happ, 301-371-8078 Bill Jacocks, 301-371-9664 Penny Jacocks, 301-371-9664 Karen Koltz, 410-440-5932 Mark Koltz, 240-490-7951 Jody Koogle, 301-371-0558 Caroline Milam, 240-409-3189 Doug Sims, 301-606-3326 Lisa Tosh, 301-371-9721 PRESIDENT’S CORNER JUNE 2018 BRADDOCK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BHHS) NEWS AND INFORMATION F rederick and Braddock Heights has lost a dedicated and inspira- tional woman who left an amazing legacy to our community. Franny Randall passed away late last month at the age of 93. She was a lifelong supporter of the BHCA, BHHS, and Frederick historical preservation. She was instrumental in the formation of the BHHS and loved sharing our area’s history and her knowledge. Franny served for many years as the parliamentarian for the BHHS board, and hosted numerous holiday parties at her beloved Casa Loma. She was choir director at The Church of the Transfiguration in Braddock Heights for forty years. Throughout her amazing life, she emphasized education, music and broadening horizons through travel. A life-long learner, she had a passion for history that led her to write two books and several pamphlets on Frederick history. Franny earned her 75-year member pin from the Frederick Chapter of the DAR and received several Continued on page 2
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School is almost out and the pool is open! Once again we reached membershipcapacity. Caroline Milam, our Pool Committee, and its many volunteers didan outstanding job painting, cleaning, repairing, and preparing the pool.
Please watch out for increased traffic in the neighborhood as our members enjoythe park and pool. We ask everyone to slow down and car pool when possible toease parking challenges.
The park is looking great and final landscaping is now done on the baseball field repairs.Stop by and enjoy a nostalgic game. Bookings for our community center and pavilion arefilling up fast. Please see our website (www.braddockheights.org) for information on how to reserve the facilities.The website is a great resource for all Braddock Heights news and pool information. You can also check us outof Facebook. As detailed in the BHHS article below, Braddock Heights lost one of our community matriarchslast month. Franny Randall will long be remembered for her dedication to our community and its history. Ourthoughts go out to the Randall and Delaplaine families.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected].
Mark Koltz, President
BRADDOCK HEIGHTSCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
VOLUME XXXVI, No. 3 www.braddockheights.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUEPresident’s Corner........1BHHS News................1Barracudas News........2Pool News..................3
BRADDOCK HEIGHTSCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 243Braddock Heights, MD 21714
Join the BHCA Today!Membership information below.
PRESORTED STD.U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDFREDERICK, MD
PERMIT #892
JUNE 2018
President: Mark Koltz, 240-490-7951Vice Pres.: Doug Sims, 301-606-3326Treasurer: Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690Secretary: Bev Donald, 301-371-7501Pool Comm. Chair: Caroline Milam, 240-409-3189Program Comm. Chair: Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690Property Comm. Chair: Mike Cottrell, 301-371-7827Member Comm. Chair: Doug Sims, 301-606-3326Facility Rentals, Nancy Moser, 240-586-1342
BHCA DirectoryAsk your neighbors if they are members of the BHCA. If not, let themknow for $50 annually, they get bimonthly newsletters containing impor-tant information regarding the Braddock Heights Community. They willhave voting rights at general meetings on issues involving the BHCApool, park and pavilion. They should also know BHCA represents theirinterests at the county level when necessary. This includes pedestriansafety, traffic issues, blighted properties and more. We are all volun-teers and we need volunteers to support the Board Directors in a myriadof operational areas. The newsletter contains dates of important events- annual spring and fall picnics, pool opening and closing, clean-updates, etc. Come join the fun! For more information and contact data,go to www.braddockheights.org.
Send dues to: P.O. Box 243, Braddock Heights, MD 21714-0243
Membership Information
BOARD MEMBERSCraig Campbell, 301-371-7806Mike Cottrell, 301-371-7827Tom Dixon, 301-371-5690Daryl Happ, 301-371-8078Bill Jacocks, 301-371-9664Penny Jacocks, 301-371-9664
Karen Koltz, 410-440-5932Mark Koltz, 240-490-7951Jody Koogle, 301-371-0558Caroline Milam, 240-409-3189Doug Sims, 301-606-3326Lisa Tosh, 301-371-9721
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
JUNE 2018
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BHHS) NEWS AND INFORMATION
Frederick and Braddock Heights has lost a dedicated and inspira-tional woman who left an amazing legacy to our community.Franny Randall passed away late last month at the age of 93.
She was a lifelong supporter of the BHCA, BHHS, and Frederickhistorical preservation. She was instrumental in the formation of theBHHS and loved sharing our area’s history and her knowledge.Franny served for many years as the parliamentarian for the BHHSboard, and hosted numerous holiday parties at her beloved Casa Loma.She was choir director at The Church of the Transfiguration inBraddock Heights for forty years.
Throughout her amazing life, she emphasized education, music andbroadening horizons through travel. A life-long learner, she had apassion for history that led her to write two books and severalpamphlets on Frederick history. Franny earned her 75-year memberpin from the Frederick Chapter of the DAR and received several
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awards for her work with Historic Preservation.She was also very active with the FrederickCounty Historical Society, serving as boardmember many years. Franny was a long-timemember of the Frederick Woman's Civic Club,served as past president, and was honored by theclub with a resolution recognizing her 50+ yearsof service.
A dedicated philanthropist, she loved to helpothers. Franny was a founding trustee of theCommunity Foundation of Frederick Countyand received the "Leadership in Philanthropy"award. She was a 1945 graduate of HoodCollege and received a master's degree from The Johns Hopkins University. Franny was an ardent supporter ofHood College and served a 12-year term as a Trustee at the college, later becoming trustee emerita. She wasmember of the Alumnae Association, and was former president. In 1998, she received the "Excellence in AlumnaeService" award. Franny was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Hood College in 2006. Franny will be missed. Passing by Casa Loma, we will always be reminded of the incredible impact she had on ourspecial community.
If you are interested in participating in the historical society, please contact Mark Koltz at [email protected] 240-490-7951. In the meantime, please reach out and share all Braddock Heights memories or memorabilia forour archives.
SWIMMING POOL NEWS
FROM THE BRADDOCK HEIGHTS BARRACUDAS SWIM TEAM
We are ready for the 2018 FSSL season! We are readyto practice, have fun and compete in Division 3!Below is an updated list that includes dates for all thekey BHST Barracuda events for the 2018 swimseason.
Please note these important upcoming dates:
Events:• Pre-Season Practices began June 4th• Registration Closes – Sunday, June 10th• Team Kickoff Event (Middletown Park) – Wednesday, June 13th from 6-7:30pm
• 1st In-Season Practice (held at BH pool) – Monday, June 18th
• Main Cup Fundraiser Night – Wednesday, June 20th• Season End Luncheon at MVF Activity Building –Sunday, July 22nd
Meets:Saturday, June 16th - Away at WhittierSaturday, June 23rd - Home vs. Windsor KnollsSaturday, June 30th - Away at Lake LinganoreSaturday, July 14th - Home vs. Robin MeadowsSaturday, July 21st - Divisionals at Robin MeadowsSaturday, July 28th - All Star Meet (time qualified)
If you would like information regarding the teamplease go to the Swim Team page on the BHCAwebsite and “Click to find out more” or go directly towww.TeamUnify.com/recfsbhb/. We invite you to joinus this summer and look forward to seeing you at thepool!
Pam Wilson, Braddock Heights Barracudas Swim Team Board
2018 Season Underway and Memberships Full!First, a huge THANK-YOU to the PoolCommittee TEAM for working so hard on
Opening Day preparations including coordinationwith our pool management company to pass ourcounty health department inspection! It really took avillage this year!! And thank-you to our members forgetting your photos to us - we had a record year formost membership pages generated before OpeningDay! Want to be added to the Wait List for 2019season? Please email: [email protected].
Swim Lessons: Lessons are available for scheduling.The 2018 Registration form with details on schedulingand pricing can be found online at https://braddock-heights.org/about-our-pool/swim-lessons. Please donot hesitate to contact MacKenzie Petrrey at:[email protected]. Or, you maycall her at: 240-626-9068. You can coordinate forgroup, private, or semi-private lessons. Please note:the lessons are for Braddock Pool members ONLY.)
Season Opening Shindig: Hope you made it to ourfirst annual Season Opening Shindig pot luck on June10 and met some of the volunteers who make it hap-pen at our little neighborhood pool! If you would liketo volunteer and join our fun, please contact CarolineMilam: 240-409-3189.
Extended Pool Hours: We hope you will enjoy someextra time at the pool with family and friends.Extended hours until 8:30 p.m. (Thursdays throughSundays) begin on Thursday, June 15 throughSunday, July 29.
Summer Splash: Please join us for our annual eventon Sunday, August 26 from 12 noon until 3 p.m.There will be NO rain date. We will have “Ray theDJ,” again and tons of fun. If you are available tovolunteer for the event, in any way, please contactDoug Sims: 301-606-3326.
Pool Parties and Large Groups: Friendly reminder ofour large group policy - members accompanied bymore than 5 guests must notify the pool manager atleast 48 hours in advance of the visit (301-371-8007).The Gate Guards have a form for this that needs to be filled out in advance with names, ages and mem-bership status of each member of the party.
Lost-N-Found: At the end of the day, the pool staffwill place all items found in a bin right inside theguardhouse. Please help us keep the guardhouse neatby removing your items promptly. We remove, wash,and donate the items to charity each month (and morefrequently, if needed).
Did Your E-mail Change? Simply email us at:[email protected] so we can reach you forannouncements, including membership season notifications.
Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/BraddockHeightsCommunityAssociation
Comments, Compliments, Complaints? Contact us anytime to share your comments and concerns, or askquestions about the pool and pool management. You may contact me at 240-409-3189, e-mail us [email protected], or mail your suggestionsto: BHCA, P.O. Box 243, Braddock Heights, MD21714. All information will be discussed at a committee meeting and forwarded to ContinentalPools.
Caroline MilamPool Committee [email protected]
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