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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 March/April 2016
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier Today March/April 2016
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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Marcy/April 2016 Inside this issue:
2016 Board of Trustees
Assessment Reminder 4
Home Expo 5 December 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 6
December 2015 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7 January 2016 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8
January 2016 ACCC Meeting Report 10
Financials 11
Security Committee Report 13
Social Committee Report 13
ACCC Approval Form 19
Helping Hands 22
Traffic Committee Report 12
Glo in the Garden 14
Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee 301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net
Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee 301 325-0497 jjktito@aol.com
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Tennis Committee 301 776-3267 Lillian_fazio@aol.com
Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee Chair, Social Committees 301 490-7614 pldouville@verizon.net
Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 buehler@freestate.net
Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 mgimbert@verizon.net
Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 tim@jacobszone.com
Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 rsmason@aol.com
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee Chair, Nominating Committee 301 776-3650 sorrentino12@verizon.net
Committees
Architectural Control & Compliance— Jack Keating, Chair 301 325-0497 jjktito@aol.com
Communications —Sean Beaver, Chair seanbeaver@gmail.com 202 330-7616
Elections & Swim Team — Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 lbcollman@gmail.com
Pool Committee—Mary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net
Welcoming Committee—Carolyn Campbell
Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes—888-622-4630 x103 emhughes@comcast.net
MONTPELIER TODAY 4 March/April 2016
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS All mee�ngs are at Deerfield Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.
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The monthly board mee�ngs will be Tuesday March 8 and Tuesday, April 12.
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The next mee�ngs will be Thursday, March 3 and Thursday, April 7
ASSESSMENT DUE MARCH 1, 2016
All Montpelier homeowners should have received the
no�ce of assessment, affidavit and pool form. The affi-
davit and pool form must be completed in full and re-
turned with the assessment before April 1, 2016 in or-
der to earn the bonus pass. A bonus pass is good for
10 guest entries to the pool. All passes are kept on file
at the pool.
The informa�on requested on the affidavit is required
by the Bylaws for the MCA to maintain a roster.
(SECTION 4. ROSTER. A Member Roster shall be main-
tained. For each Member, the Roster shall include the:
name of the Member;
mailing address of the Member;
street address of the Lot;
telephone number;
number of the Lot; and
membership date [se8lement date].)
If you did not receive the assessment mailing, a copy
can be downloaded from the website,
www.montpelieronline.org or you can call 888 622-4630
x103 and request the documents. A list of Member/Lot
numbers can be found on the website—
montpelieronline.org/docs/MemberNos.pdf
All payments postmarked a>er March 31, 2016 must
include a $50.00 administra�ve fee, in addi�on to the
1% per month interest fee ($3.15). (MCA Declara�on
for the Common Areas, Ar�cle V, Sec�ons 1 & 9.)
** PLEASE REMEMBER **
IN ADDITION TO THE ASSESSMENT PAYMENT, THE
AFFIDAVIT AND POOL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
AND RETURNED BY APRIL 1 TO EARN THE BONUS
PASS.
Last fall I a8ended the Prince George’s
County Ci�zens Police Academy (“CPA”) one
night a week, for 12 weeks. I loved it! The
classes, taught by experienced County po-
lice officers, give you an idea of the training
provided to our police force.
Have you ever wondered why the officer won’t tell you
why she stopped you un�l a>er you’ve given her your
“license and registra�on please”? Have you thought
about the increase in domes�c violence in the county or
wondered about sex crimes and the services provided to
a vic�ms of both crimes? Do you want to know why it
takes so long for police to wrap up an accident inves�ga-
�on? How many gangs are ac�ve in the County or in Lau-
rel and how can I tell if my child is turning toward gang
life? You’ll hear from every division in the Department
and they’ll answer any ques�ons you have – nothing is
off limits. Some of my favorite sessions were evidence
collec�on and the medical examiner’s office. We took a
trip to Bowie to the state-of-the-art 911 Call Center and
sat with call takers as calls came in; we visited the Special
Opera�ons Division in Landover to see marine opera-
�ons, the motorcycle division, and a canine unit demon-
stra�on and each of us went on a ride-along with an
officer from our district.
Prince George’s County Citizen’s Police Academy
MCA Community Yard Sale Saturday, APRIL 16, 8 am—Noon
Start cleaning your closets, aTcs and garages. Residents are invited to par�cipate in the
“MCA Community Yard Sale” on Saturday, April 16th. MCA will provide the adver�sing,
maps designa�ng your loca�on, and signs marking streets where garage sales can be found.
If you want your home listed on the map, we need to know by April 14th. Please contact Tricia Douville (pldouville@verizon.net or 301-490-7614) and provide your
name and address.
MONTPELIER TODAY 5 March/April 2016
A 6-week class for youth ages 18-25 is also offered.
The feedback from our companion class was very posi-
�ve from the par�cipants. Here’s an idea: How about
you and your “youth” a8ending at the same �me and
comparing notes?
As you can tell, I really enjoyed the class and I think you
will, too. When Richard Mason solicits volunteers for
the Ci�zens Police Academy, I hope you’ll sign up. It’s
such a posi�ve experience, and you’ll learn the pres-
sure on the cops when they have to decide whether to
shoot or don’t shoot.
Liz Clark, Mt. Pleasant Drive
(Continued from page 4)
MONTPELIER TODAY 6 March/April 2016
Trustees in A:endance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,
Brad Gimbert, Jack Kea�ng, Richard Mason and Jean Sor-
ren�no.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, Lillian Fazio,
Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and Mary
Hughes.
President Bob Derrick called the mee�ng to order at 7:07
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the November 2015 board mee�ng were
reviewed. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on to accept the
minutes. Trustee Sorren�no seconded the mo�on and it
passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio (absent)
• Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements, which
were distributed.
• The assessment and budget for 2016 was discussed.
Trustee Kea�ng requested that the treasurer provide
the board with the total expenditures for 2015, when it
able to be produced. With the expense of white
coa�ng of the pool looming, Trustee Kea�ng made a
mo�on to increase the assessment to $315 for 2016.
Trustee Douville seconded the mo�on and it passed
unanimously.
• Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on to accept the budget
for 2016. Trustee Sorren�no seconded the mo�on and
it passed unanimously.
ACC Commi:ee: Jack KeaFng, Chairperson
• Trustee Kea�ng reported on the December ACCC
mee�ng.
• New tenants stored a large trailer in a driveway a>er
November 1. The property manager and homeowners
were no�fied and the trailer was removed.
• The guidelines and approval form are under review.
One small change was suggested to the approval form.
Once the commi8ee has finished their review, they will
be submi8ed to the Board.
CommunicaFons Commi:ee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson
(absent)
Mr. Beaver expects to have the ra�ng system ready by
the next mee�ng. The MCA a8orney will be consulted
concerning the possibility of MCA incurring any liability
for nega�ve reviews that might get posted to our site.
FaciliFes Commi:ee: Paul Buehler (absent) and Brad
Gimbert, Co-Chairs
• Trustee Gimbert installed a trashcan near the baseball
backstop. He was asked to get another one for the
basketball court area.
• The dumpster, that has limited use during the winter,
might need to be emp�ed before March.
• Trustee Gimbert will speak to D. Buehler to make sure
that C. Heidel has been shown the route. He will be
asked to add emptying the new cans to his route as
well.
• Fence repair will be done for free when the company
has some le>-over fencing from other projects.
Pool Commi:ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
Replacing the sand in the filters is past due (over five
years). Lighthouse es�mates the cost at $4,500 and it can
be done at any �me. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on for
our pool management company, Lighthouse, to replace
the sand in the filters for approximately $4,500. Trustee
Gimbert seconded the mo�on and it passed unanimously.
Social Commi:ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
• Caroling for Cans is being organized for December 18, 7
- 9 PM. At this point, five residents want carolers to
visit their home.
• The Holiday Lights judging will be December 20, 6 - 8
PM. Gi> cards will be awarded to winners. Pictures
will be posted on the website and winners announced
on the list serve and Nextdoor.
Security Commi:ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
• Trustee Mason reported no crimes for this month, but
solicitors are s�ll a problem. The MCA board does not
give permission to companies to solicit in the neighbor-
hood.
• Trustee Mason received a scam Facebook message
a>er a friend’s account was hacked. If you received
emails or messages with offers too good to be true,
don’t believe them.
• Trustee Mason and the local police were impressed
with the quality of Ring Video Doorbell, a device that
enables one to see someone at your door remotely
through your phone or tablet.
• Prince George’s County Police have reported a 50%
reduc�on in crime. It you report an incident to 911 and
you would like to know what the police have done, tell
(Continued on page 7)
Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2015
MONTPELIER TODAY 7 March/April 2016
the 911 operator that you would like feedback from
the officers.
Traffic Commi:ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
• According to the latest County plan Eastgate Lane will
be totally repaved in 2016.
• Trustee Mason called the school bus dispatcher to
complain about school busses speeding in the neigh-
borhood. Trustee Kea�ng felt that the busses have
slowed down and thanked him.
• There has been nothing new about the Montpelier
Drive Traffic Calming Project update mee�ng.
• WSSC is currently working on Montpelier Drive. Trus-
tee Kea�ng reported that the WSSC workers are very
polite and willing to accommodate residents impact-
ed by their work.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Trustee Kea�ng discussed the security camera pro-
ject for the common grounds. He has one quote and
Trustee Gimbert was asked to try to get one if his
company would be interested in this type of installa-
�on. Three quotes will be obtained.
• Trustee Kea�ng discussed the Eagle Scout Project to
install engraved benches and a picnic table on the
common grounds. The cost of a bench has increased
to $870 and he will donate another $200 and asked
that the board authorize the addi�onal $170 needed
to have an engrave bench installed. Trustee Douville
made a mo�on to donate $170 to the project to en-
grave a bench, which would commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the Montpelier Community in 2016.
Trustee Sorren�no seconded the mo�on and it
passed with Trustee Kea�ng abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS:
• The contract with the administra�ve assistant should
be submi8ed next month for review and approval.
• The dra> minutes of the annual mee�ng were distrib-
uted. Board members will review them and discuss
any changes needed.
The next board mee�ng will be held on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recrea�on Center,
preschool room. The mo�on was made and seconded
to adjourn at 8:17 pm. The mo�on passed unanimous-
ly.
(Continued from page 6)
Deerfield Recrea�on Center
December 3, 2015
Commi:ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni
Byrd, Brian Dennis, Michael Flowe and Jack Kea�ng.
Commi:ee Members Absent: Sean Beaver.
Community Members Present: Susan Habig and Mary
Hughes.
The mee�ng was called to order at 7:03 PM by Chair-
man J. Kea�ng. There was a quorum to conduct busi-
ness. The minutes of the November mee�ng, as tran-
scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. M. Flowe made
a mo�on to accept the amended minutes. T. Byrd se-
conded the mo�on and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
12509 Cedarbrook Lane –There has been no response
to the cease and desist sent (11/12) regarding a
van with a flat �re stored in the driveway for
months, nor any ac�on to bring this into compli-
ance. M. Boddie made a mo�on to send a no�ce
of hearing and impose a fine of $100 a month if
compliance is not met by December 12. The hear-
ing will take place at the January 7, 2016 ACCC
mee�ng. M. Flowe seconded the mo�on and it
passed unanimously.
8700 Oxwell Lane – The house is vacant, bank owned
and needs maintenance. If the responsible party
can be iden�fied, a le8er will be sent.
9200 Pleasant Court – Homeowner is working to bring
the house into compliance. Hold un�l the February
mee�ng.
12502 Raven Way – The owner and rental manager was
no�fied November 1 that the large trailer in the
driveway is a covenant viola�on. B. Dennis made a
mo�on to send a cease and desist, giving ten days
to remove the trailer. M. Flowe seconded the mo-
�on and it passed unanimously. The le8er will be
sent by priority mail.
NEW BUSINESS:
9213 Montpelier Drive – A complaint was made that
the placement of the stockade fence is in viola�on
of the covenants because it starts forward of the
rear of the house and a por�on of the fence is in
disrepair and falling down. T. Byrd made a mo�on
to send the homeowner a no�ce of the viola�ons.
B. Dennis seconded the mo�on and it passed unani-
mously.
9314 Montpelier Drive – The front gu8ers are detached
from house and there is mold or algae on the house.
T. Byrd made a mo�on to no�fy the homeowner of
(Continued on page 8)
ACCC REPORT
MONTPELIER TODAY 8 March/April 2016
Trustees in A8endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patri-cia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack Kea�ng, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren�no. Trustees Absent with Cause: None. Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Mary Der-rick, Dody Gibson, and Mary Hughes. President Bob Derrick called the mee�ng to order at 7:02 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business. Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville The minutes of the December 2015 board mee�ng were reviewed. Trustee Douville made a mo�on to accept the minutes. Trustee Kea�ng seconded the mo�on and it passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio
• Trustee Fazio prepared and distributed the monthly financial reports.
• Due to the �reless efforts of the Board in pursuing those that don’t pay, uncollected assessments have been reduced from $15,000 to $10,900.
• There is $59,000 in savings currently. The treasurer recommended funds be transferred to the Reserve Fund. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on to transfer $50,000 to the Reserve Fund. Trustee Mason second-ed the mo�on and it passed unanimously. This will bring the Reserve Fund to almost $182,000. This leaves $30,000 in checking which is sufficient for startup funds for the 2016 season.
• WSSC sent an ‘es�mated’ bill for more than $1,000. Trustee Fazio requested an actual reading since the common grounds get very li8le use during the winter. An actual reading and the associated bill now would be
be8er than carrying a credit when the meter is finally read in the summer.
• Republic Service (dumpster) billed the MCA for Decem-ber and January pickup in addi�on to the rental only fee (which is billed when you only rent the container without the weekly pick up). The rental fee has been paid, but they con�nue to bill for December and Janu-ary pick up. The treasurer called to get it straight but they did not respond. A registered le8er should be sent regarding the agreement for suspending the ser-vice over the winter or someone call them again. Trus-tee Gimbert volunteered to call them to see if he could sort it out.
ACC Commi:ee: Jack KeaFng, Chairperson
• Trustee Kea�ng submi8ed the December mee�ng minutes and the agenda from the January mee�ng.
• Le8ers were sent out regarding some viola�ons, in-cluding a fine and the installa�on of a structure with-out prior approval.
• Trustee Derrick reported that the Na�onwide a8orney represen�ng the MCA in the legal ma8er now on ap-peal expects to have the decision some�me in March.
CommunicaFons Commi:ee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson
• The recommended vendor ra�ngs system is up on the MCA website, but some kinks with access have to be worked out. There should not be a problem with liabil-ity for the MCA if someone posts a nega�ve review. Liability would be on the author of the ra�ng itself.
• The Montpelier Community 50th anniversary was dis-cussed. Mr. Beaver has s�ll not received much of a response for pictures or stories about the early days of the neighborhood. It will take a door to door campaign
(Continued on page 9)
Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2016
the viola�ons. M. Flowe seconded the mo�on and it
passed unanimously.
12342 Shadetree Lane – There is a trailer in driveway,
lawnmower on the porch and the lamppost is leaning.
A le8er will be sent.
12346 Shadetree Lane – There are gas cans and junk
outside front door, and a ladder and other items in
driveway. A le8er will be sent.
12210 Shadetree Lane- The lamppost is leaning. A le8er
will be sent.
12207 Valerie Lane –A ladder and junk is in the driveway
and side of the house. A le8er will be sent.
8736 Oxwell Lane – A le8er will be sent regarding the
trailer in the grass in the front, side yard.
Guidelines were discussed and members will con�nue to
suggest revisions online.
NOTIFICATION:
9305 Montpelier Drive – No�fica�on to cover brick fa-
çade on Jamestown with white siding.
8805 Oxwell Lane – Homeowners expect to have a
dumpster from 12/14 – 12/19 while renova�ons are
made to the interior of the home.
12604 Cedarbrook Lane – Dumpster no�fica�on 12/7-9
while house is resided.
8716 Crystal Rock – No�fica�on that cedar shake will be
removed and siding installed to match the rest of the
house.
The next mee�ng of the ACCC will be the first Thursday
of the month, January 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield
Recrea�on Center, pre-school room. The mee�ng ad-
journed at 8:22 pm.
(Continued from page 7)
MONTPELIER TODAY 9 March/April 2016
if we are to collect memorabilia and volunteers to plan a social event recognizing the Communi�es’ 50th birthday.
FaciliFes Commi:ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert, Co-Chairs
• Trustee Gimbert spoke with Mr. Dengler about geTng the cores replaced in the common grounds pad locks.
• One of the lights in the playground is out and the head is loose on a light near the pool. Trustee Kea�ng has men�oned in the past that he would ask his electrician to look at them next �me they are in the area.
• The new shade structure is “all weather” so the Chair-men decided to leave it up over the winter.
Pool Commi:ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
• Mrs. Derrick expects to have quotes for the 2016 man-agement contract from Lighthouse very soon.
• Pool membership was discussed and whether any forms need to be revised. The Board approved the forms and expressed their support of the Chairperson and the gate a8endants for applying their own discre-�on regarding residency rules as the cases come up.
Social Commi:ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
• Six carolers visited about 11 houses for the caroling social event. It was well received by everyone involved and there was interest is doing it again next year.
• Thank you to Trustee Derrick and Mr. Beaver for the Holiday Lights judging. Mr. Beaver did a great job pos�ng the winning houses on the website and Face-book page.
• The Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 19th.
Security Commi:ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
• There have been four break-ins in the neighborhood over the past month (Oxwell, Cedarbrook and Mount Pleasant).
• Residents are encouraged to get to know their neigh-bors so they can more easily recognize when some-thing looks out of the ordinary. Also, immediately re-port suspicious ac�vity by calling 911, NOT the non-emergency line.
• Cpl. Wilson, our Community Outreach Policeman for several years now, has been transferred to the Bowie sta�on.
• Chief Magaw re�red and is now the Director of Public Safety. It is expected that the County Council will ap-prove Deputy Chief Henry Stawinsky as Interim Chief.
• Liz Clark graduated from the Ci�zens Police Academy. Montpelier now has 8 graduates. There will be anoth-er academy for adults and youth announced in the Spring. Anyone interested in par�cipa�ng in the free training should contact Trustee Mason.
Traffic Commi:ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
• Emergency work at Montpelier Drive and Cedarbrook, unrelated to the pipe replacement program, caused a water shutdown for several hours on 1/6/16.
• A new Prince George’s County project manager has been assigned to the Montpelier Drive Project. There are plans to present the final 4 plans to the Board be-fore introducing it to the community, but no mee�ng dates have been announced.
Welcoming Commi:ee: Carolyn Campbell Flowe, Chair-person The commi8ee has been given a list of new owners and is working on handouts which will be useful. Trustee Derrick requested a copy of the list and also a list of those newcomers who have been visited. OLD BUSINESS:
• Trustee Derrick reminded the Facili�es Co-Chairmans that a map of the walking route for trash pick-up would be helpful when they brief C. Heidel on his new du�es. Especially since there will be 2 new trashcans to empty.
• Trustee Gimbert was unable to get a bid for the securi-ty camera project, but he will find out if a company he knows are interested. Trustee Kea�ng believes that he can get another bid or two. Three will be required since this acquisi�on is expected to be over $1000.00.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Installing photo cell ligh�ng at the Montpelier sign was discussed. The Board approved of the idea and Park and Planning will be approached about the plan.
• The blue house on the corner of Rte. 197 and Montpel-ier is to be auc�oned on January 20.
• The County has been asked to evaluate the leaning tree off Oxwell Lane and Royal Ridge to determine if they should remove it. If, in the County’s determina-�on, it is a danger of impac�ng County property they do have the right to remove it.
• The walking path needs some TLC (new drainage pipe and a new layer of asphalt millings) so the Board will seek volunteers and a date to spread the millings for the walking path when the weather permits.
• Some concrete work on uneven surfaces at the pool will need to be scheduled for the Spring. A mee�ng is needed to discuss exactly what is needed. The go-ahead was already given for replacing the sand in the filters.
• The Board approved con�nuing the yearly service con-tract with our accountant ($945 quarterly). This in-cludes the By Laws required annual review.
• Deerfield Rec Center is disposing of some lockers and offered them to the MCA. Trustee Gimbert will get them for use in the guard shack.
The next board mee�ng will be held on Tuesday, Febru-ary 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recrea�on Center, preschool room. The mo�on was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:18 pm. The mo�on passed unanimously.
(Continued from page 8)
MONTPELIER TODAY 10 March/April 2016
Deerfield RecreaFon Center January 7, 2016
Commi:ee Members Present: Sean Beaver, Michael
Boddie, Toni Byrd, Brian Dennis, Michael Flowe and Jack
Kea�ng.
Commi:ee Members Absent: None.
Community Members Present: Bob Derrick, Peter
Schultheiss, and Mary Hughes.
The mee�ng was called to order at 7:06 PM by Chairman
J. Kea�ng. There was a quorum to conduct business.
The minutes of the December mee�ng, as transcribed by
M. Hughes, were reviewed and T. Byrd made a mo�on
to accept the minutes. M. Flowe seconded the mo�on
and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
12509 Cedarbrook Lane – No response to no�ce of hear-
ing and fine sent 12/4 regarding a van with a flat �re
stored in the driveway for months. No�ce of fine of
$100/month, star�ng 12/12/15, will be sent.
9213 Montpelier Drive – Homeowner provided emails
that he had permission for repairs to 6 >. stockade
fence (2009) and said fence is not in disrepair. T.
Byrd made a mo�on to send a le8er thanking him for
the informa�on, no�ng the fence is not leaning, and
the ma8er is now closed. M. Boddie seconded the
mo�on and it passed unanimously.
9314 Montpelier Drive –Repairs have been no�ced at
the house (le8er sent 12/4 re front gu8ers and
mold). Monitor.
8736 Oxwell Lane –Ma8er is closed. Thank you.
9200 Pleasant Court – Homeowner met compliance with
the yard and ma8er is closed. Thank you.
12502 Raven Way – Trailer is gone and the ma8er is
closed. Thank you.
12342 Shadetree Lane – Trailer and lawnmower are
gone. Thank you. Monitor lamp post.
12346 Shadetree Lane – Front of the house looks worse
a>er the le8er of 12/4 re items, gas cans, etc. outside
front door; car cover, ladder, and other items in
driveway. M. Hughes will contact owners to discuss
the ma8er.
12210 Shadetree Lane- Le8er sent 12/4 re leaning lamp-
post. B. Dennis will monitor.
12207 Valerie Lane – Le8er sent 12/4 re ladder and junk
in driveway and side of house. Monitor.
NEW BUSINESS:
9307 Montpelier – T. Byrd made a mo�on to reconcile
the agreement/approval to reflect that the 6 > fence
was approved for the back of the property and one
side. M. Boddie seconded the mo�on and it passed
with J. Kea�ng abstaining. (M. Boddie, T. Byrd, B. Den-
nis, M. Flowe, S. Beaver vo�ng to approve.)
8733 Oxwell Lane – Homeowner requested an excep�on
to install a shed/workspace of 144 sq. >. (12 ‘x 12’) for
woodworking projects. B. Dennis made a mo�on to
approve the request and excep�on for oversize shed/
workspace in back yard. M. Flowe seconded the mo-
�on and it passed with S. Beaver abstaining. (B. Den-
nis, M. Flowe, T. Byrd, M. Boddie vo�ng to approve.)
8736 Oxwell Lane –The covenants were reviewed with
regard to using “permeable pavers” to replace drive-
ways. B. Dennis made a mo�on that concrete, perme-
able pavers are an acceptable surface material for
Montpelier driveways. M. Flowe seconded the mo�on
and it passed unanimously. Driveway replacement
requires prior approval of the ACCC.
12322 Shadetree Lane – S. Beaver made a mo�on to
approve the request for an addi�on and small covered
pa�o in back of the house, pending receipt of a copy
of the approved permits. M. Boddie seconded the
mo�on and it passed unanimously.
8745 Oxwell Lane –A structure has been installed in the
front yard without prior approval. A le8er will be
sent.
The Guidelines were discussed and a dra> of the pro-
posed revisions will be prepared.
APPROVED ONLINE:
12311 Shadetree Lane – Approval granted for 10 x 10
shed in back yard.
NOTIFICATION:
9004 Eastbourne - solar installa�on.
12705 Cedarbrook - no�fica�on to remove detached
chimney and dead tree.
The next mee�ng of the ACCC will be the first Thursday
of the month, February 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield
Recrea�on Center, pre-school room. The mee�ng ad-
journed at 8:44 pm.
ACCC REPORT
MONTPELIER TODAY 12 March/April 2016
WSSC: Emergency work at Montpelier Drive @ Cedar-
brook on 1/6/16 caused no water for that sec�on. This
was not related to the pipe replacement program.
Thanks to Bob Derrick for keeping the community in-
formed.
Montpelier Drive Project: Erv Beckert, Chief of Road
Design for the county and the new Project Mgr for our
project, Sameer Sharma, are mee�ng with their Director
to finalize the project plans. They hopefully will ask to
meet with the MCA Board at our March 8th mee�ng to
present their 4 plans. I have suggested that they have
the floor from 8 to 9 PM. They plan to use the County
Public Works workers to complete the project.
Snow Tips from Prince George's County: I sent �mely
emails to the community providing safety �ps, County
services, and progress with plowing our community.
Mary Lehman asked me to send email to the County
Dept. of Public Works advising the snow plowing service
in our community. The primary problem was that the
county contracted private companies with trucks and
plows too small for the 26 inches of snow. They also
missed some side streets and did a poor job of plowing
two lanes and widening intersec�ons. The county had to
hire bob cats to widen streets to two lanes and clear
intersec�ons. The county web site for plowing updates
did not work.
Richard Mason, Chairperson
Rsmason@aol.com/301-346-6250
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
Financial Informa�on Submi8ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
MONTPELIER TODAY 13 March/April 2016
Crime in Community:
• Front door of house on 8700 block of Oxwell Lane
was knocked in on 12/30/15 at 5PM.
• Break in on 12300 block of Mt. Pleasant Drive @
10:56AM on 1/7/16. Informa�on from Crime Re-
ports. Back door of laundry room kicked in. Alarm
went off and intruder was scared away and did not
enter the house. Nothing was taken. Both owner
and next door resident emailed info to me.
• Break in on 12600 block of Cedarbrook Lane @ 4:34
PM on 1/7/15. Informa�on from CrimeReports.
Have requested info from involved resident. Please
report any incidents a>er informing Police.
• A “possible” a8empted break in in the 8900 block of
Churchfield Lane immediately a>er the snow storm
of 1/29-1/30/16. I sent group emails to community
reminding all residents, even with a snow storm, to
lock doors and windows and have outside light on
at night.
• Break in of Jeep Wrangler the night of 2/6/16 in the
12800 block of Silverbirch Lane. A “so> top” Jeep
parked on Fernwood Turn, was purposefully not
locked so thief would not slash the top. There was
nothing in the Jeep. We suggested that this vehicle
be parked in their driveway with outside light
turned on. Thieves do not like lighted areas.
• Phone Scams: Official sounding threatening phone
scam aimed for small businesses and personal inter-
ests groups and a sex offender email alert sent to
infect your computer when you open the email.
Security Commi:ee New Year's ResoluFons:
Resolu�ons all community residents should follow:
• If you see something, say something. If in doubt,
call 911. The police want you to use this service.
• Get to know your neighbor. This creates a more
friendly community and helps to watch your neigh-
bor, especially if no one is home during the day, or
when traveling.
Prince George's County Police:
• Chief McGaw re�red effec�ve 12/31/15 was ap-
pointed Prince George's County Director of Safety.
• Cpl Wilson requested a transfer to Bowie District 2
effec�ve 1/8/16. This gives him more opportunity
for promo�on.
• Weekly “Wanted Criminals” no�fied us of game
store robbery on Rte 1, Laurel on 1-2-16.
• Interim Chief Henry Stawinski will be approved as
next Chief by County Council. He is a 20 year County
Police Officer
• I have provided the Police COPS Coffee with 8 ideas
for future programs for the renamed Coffee and
COPS for Seniors
• Resident Liz Clark, graduated from the latest Ci�-
zens Police Academy on 12/14/15. This was a spe-
cial event because Montpelier now has 8 graduates.
We also heard remarks from Chief McGaw and Dep-
uty Chief Stawinski. Congratula�ons to all gradu-
ates. There will be a youth and adult Ci�zens Police
Academy opportuni�es this Spring. The next Prince
George's County Ci�zens Police Academy will start
on March 21, 2016.
• County police canvased community on foot in the
area of the break ins, immediately a>er the burgla-
ries in January. I met with the detec�ve assigned to
these cases to assist in his inves�ga�on. No further
informa�on available from the detec�ve.
• Explorers, sponsored by the police department,
were very helpful during the storm. They specifically
helped one elderly woman in need.
• Prince George's County District VI COPS Unit is
transferring 5 of the 7 officers to new assignments.
New officers will be selected with the next month.
My temporary contacts are Cpl Woody and Sgt
Manley.
Richard Mason, Chairperson
Rsmason@aol.com/301-346-6250
SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT
SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Annual Egg Hunt—Saturday, March 19 at 2 pm at the
MCA Common Grounds. Bring your Easter basket and
join us for our annual egg hunt. Ages 12 and under (an
adult must be present). Please RSVP by March 16 to
Tricia Douville (pldouville@verizon.net or 301 490-
7614) with the total number of children a8ending, their
ages, and your address or member number.
Helpers are always needed and appreciated for stuffing
and hiding the eggs.
Yard Sale—Saturday, May 16 8 am to Noon
If you plan to par�cipate, please email or call Tricia
Douville pldouville@verizon.net 301-490-7614 with
your address. Maps will be available around the neigh-
borhood and signs will direct shoppers to your house.
Tricia Douville
Social Chairperson
MONTPELIER TODAY 14 March/April 2016
Hi Neighbors,
We have all survived the thirty inches of snow and the
night of wind that made me feel like Dorothy living in
Kansas. Also I’m missing that �me out on the pa�o
having a refreshing beverage with my neighbor and a
few laughs.
Spring has arrived! I see the promise and beauty of the
season with the budding of Forsythia and Tulips pop-
ping up from places I had forgo8en I had planted, but
with all the excitement of color, I am reminded that the
next couple of weeks are full of chores… so let’s start
with the hardest one first.
CLEANING YOUR GARDEN:
The first task is removing and compos�ng any annual
plants that remained over winter. If you did not cut
back grasses last Fall, do so now. Once you see new
growth at the base of plants, prune away the old
stems. Some shrubby plants with woody stems like
Artemisia, Buddleia, Coreopis, Lavender need to be cut
back because they only bloom on new growth. It is
best to wait un�l danger of frost is past. Most of these
plants will let you know when it is the �me to prune by
showing signs of opening buds in the lower stem por-
�ons or new growth at the base of the plant. Cut the
ornamental grasses to within twelve inches from the
ground. Pull out any dead centers of the grasses. The
new growth will fill in.
Remember the rule:
early Spring bloomers
set their flower buds in
the Fall. Pruning them
in the early Spring
would mean cuTng off
the flower and answers
the ques�on ”why don’t
my plants bloom”? I
made this mistake for
years, cuTng the stems
of my Hydrangea. There
are two groups in that
family: the macrophylia
or mop heads that we
called snow balls that grow on old wood and the panic-
ulata Hydrangea like LimeLight that grow on new wood
and can be cut back in early Spring.
We have all been assessed the “rain water tax”. The
federal government under the “clean water act” has
put pressure on the state of Maryland to clean up the
Chesapeake Bay. Many prac�ces have been ini�ated
by the state limi�ng farmers and industry in what can
be dumped or allowed to drain into the bay. Prince
George’s County notes that water coming off roofs of
houses as well as driveways carry dirt and debris
straight into the sewer. From there the water goes into
the Patuxent River and into the Chesapeake Bay. Pro-
grams such as rain gardens, permeable driveways, and
rain barrels a8ached to the down spouts are designed
to keep so much water from going right into the sewer.
One thing that will nullify all this good work is allowing
your dead leaves from last Fall to run into the street
and down to the sewer, so PLEASE rake up those old
leaves and put them into a mulch pile or fold them into
your soil or just place them in cans or bags (NO PLASTIC
BAGS) and put out for the county pick-up every
Wednesday.
PRUNING KNOCK OUT ROSES
Knock Out Roses
have become
very popular in
the country.
They are prolific
bloomers and
have less dis-
ease, and are
drought toler-
ant. You will
need gloves, hand pruners and loppers to start the
pruning. Also have some alcohol to clean the tools so
that you do not spread disease from one bush to an-
other. Your objec�ve is to leave one third of the plant
intact. Prune out small weak branches, keeping a stur-
dy skeletal form. Don’t cut into the crown. You need
good air circula�on in a rose to prevent mildew. When
deciding how to cut a branch, snip right above the leaf
bud. Darker colored canes are old and can be pruned
out for they are less produc�ve. Also, prune out cross
over branches. Dead heading which is cuTng off old
flowers s�mulates the growth of new blooms. Cut on
an angle so the water runs off the stem. Pruning can
be done by mid March, then fer�lize heavily. Since
roses of most selec�ons have a resurgence in the Fall, it
would be wise to fer�lize again in the Fall. Never put
any of the dead leaves into the mulch pile as some of
the leaves might have mildew or black spot on them
and that spreads during the hea�ng process of the
mulch.
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GLO in the GARDEN
MONTPELIER TODAY 15 March/April 2016
YEAR OF THE TOMATO
There is nothing more tasty than ea�ng a ripe tomato
just picked from the garden-your garden! There are
many programs in the county and schools encouraging
us to grow our own food and tomatoes are an easy
plant to start with and you can grow them in pots!
It is best to rotate your crops from one place to anoth-
er the following year. If that is not prac�cal, then
change the soil in the pot using half new soil and half
cow manure. Soilless mixes are lighter and give be8er
circula�on to the mix. Start early, purchase Early Girl
or Fourth of July plants that will ripen within fi>y five
to sixty days. Be prepared to cover the plants with
plas�c or canvas if there is danger of frost. When posi-
�oning the plant in the dirt, first remove the lowest
stems, then �lt the plant so that more of the main
stem touches the ground. Cover those stems with dirt.
This will s�mulate more of a root system. Water
around the edge of the pot to encourage root growth.
Lastly, place three to four calcium Tums into the soil.
This will prevent tomato end rot. Add fer�lizer, worm
cas�ngs or worm tea. I can hardly wait to cut into that
cold tomato, with so> mozzarella cheese on top and
fresh Basil!
PROGRAMS ABOUT
GARDENING
Most days you can find
two gardening pro-
grams on PBS that not
only give you new ide-
as but show gardens
from all over the Unit-
ed States. Look for
Growing a Greener
World and P. Allen
Smith, Garden Home
on channel 480 at
12:30 PM.
So happy gardening !!!!!!!!!!!!
Gloria Hynes
Prince George’s Master Gardener
Photos Courtesy of Gloria Hynes
(Continued from page 14)
MONTPELIER TODAY 17 March/April 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 pm MCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common grounds Bring your Easter basket and
join us for a fun time. Ages 12 and under (adult must be present).
RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP by March 16 March 16 March 16 March 16 to Tricia Douville, 301 490301 490301 490301 490----7614 7614 7614 7614 or pldouville@verizon.net pldouville@verizon.net pldouville@verizon.net pldouville@verizon.net with the total children attending,
their ages, and your lot number In case of inclement weather, please check the MCA Info line 888 622 4630
Helpers Needed: Contact Tricia if you can help hide eggs for the hunt!!!
Good a>ernoon my friends,
It appears that some residents may have experienced
the> of mail from their mail box. Here are some quick
�ps which can help secure your mail.
• Remove all obstacles that block you from seeing
your mailbox.
• Get rid of all your paper and mail based banking
and credit transac�ons. Choose the online op�on.
• Make sure your mailbox closes �ghtly.
• Install a mailbox chime or mailbox alarm.
• Use le8er slots inside the Post Office for your
mail, or hand it to a le8er carrier.
• Pick up your mail as soon as possible. Don’t leave
it in your mailbox overnight. If you're expec�ng
checks, credit cards, or other nego�able items,
ask a trusted friend/neighbor to pick up your mail.
• If you don't receive valuable mail you're ex-
pec�ng, contact the issuing agency immediately.
• If you change your address, immediately no�fy
your Post Office and anyone with whom you do
business via the mail.
• Don’t send cash in the mail.
• Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town so
that they can hold your mail un�l you return.
• Report all suspected mail the> to a Postal Inspec-
tor.
• Par�cipate in your neighborhood watch program.
• Consult with your local Postmaster for the most
up-to-date regula�ons on mailboxes, including
the availability of locked centralized or curbside
mailboxes.
Hope this helps. Your community friend,
Cpl. Woody #2305
Prince George’s County Police De-
partment , District VI C.O.P.S. Unit
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MONTPELIER TODAY 18 March/April 2016
MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT
The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to en-sure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when all requested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.
SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form
Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home
No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier home shall be made without prior approval (approval form on the next page) from the ACCC. No sheds, detached structures (including fences) and drive-ways may be erected or altered without prior ap-proval.
Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement, including fines. If you are planning any work to the exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form located in every Montpelier Today newsletter 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 emhughes@comcast.net. Forms may also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER STORAGE
Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage between November 1 & March 31. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.
The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification or send an email to emhughes@comcast.net.
RENTING YOUR HOME
No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify your rental management company. Homeowners are responsible for covenant compliance.
Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can be found online: www.montpelieronline.org
PLEASE … PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR YARD.
COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or allowed to re-main on any Lot.
Email—emhughes@comcast.net or accc-report@montpelieronline.org or call 888 622-4620 x102 with your questions.
MONTPELIER TODAY 19 March/April 2016
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
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of 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 emhughes@comcast.net. 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:
MONTPELIER TODAY 20 March/April 2016
Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of Montpelier Membership Fee: $15/year Additional Family Member: $5/year
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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
Community Theatre in the Heart of Laurel, Maryland
508 Main Street in Downtown Laurel
WHAT IS IT? Sunday, March 13, 11 am-4 pm (closed Wednesdays) Back by popular demand! See Montpelier filled with all kinds of gizmos, gadgets, thingamajigs and whatchamacallits. Your job is to figure out, “what is it?” Parents and grandparents will see things they haven’t seen in years! Kids will get a kick out of the nifty items of bygone eras. A fun outing for the whole family! All ages. Cost: Regular tour prices apply: $5/adults; $4/seniors; $2/children (5-18); Free/children 4 and un-der WOODTURNER’S EXHIBIT Saturday, March 10 – Sunday, May 1 11 am to 4 pm (closed Wednesdays) Exhibit Opening, Saturday March 19, 1-3pm. See beautiful, one-of-a-kind turned wood objects, all hand-made by members of the Chesapeake Woodturn-ers. Woodturning demonstrations on April weekends, weather permitting. Call to confirm. Free. All ages. BLUE STOCKING TEA Saturday, March 26, 1:30pm Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the ladies in the Blue Stocking Society, an 18th century English literary group for women. Come as you are, or as your favorite female author of character, from mod-ern times or the past. We will serve a prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pas-tries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality
loose leaf teas, all served on china and tiered stands in Montpelier’s elegant East Wing. $29 per person, $25 for members of Friends of Mont-pelier. Price includes gratuity and self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations and advance payment re-quired. Reservations required by Wednesday, February 23! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reservations please). Adult
Friday February 26, 2016 through Sunday March 20, 2016Sunday matinee perfor-mances on March 13 and March 20 at 2:00 P.M.
Man of LaMancha The classic story about tilting with windmills and reaching the unreachable star, set in a Span-
ish dungeon in the 16th century. Don Quixote de la Mancha's quest for honor and right in a world gone mad is deeply moving but laced with humor and superb mu-sic.
Friday April 1, 2016 through Sunday April 17, 2016
I Hate Hamlet A young and successful tele-vision actor relocates to New York, where he rents a mar-velous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the
opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there's one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore's ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that
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MONTPELIER TODAY 21 March/April 2016
once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissipated Barrymore whose Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and Andrew Rally, hot young tele-vision star, leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, the apartment. Performances run weekends from Friday February 26, 2016 through Sunday March 20, 2016 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.
(Continued from page 20)
MONTPELIER TODAY 22 March/April 2016
Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or fixed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a “Helping Hands” listing. Please
call 888 622-4630 x103 or email emhughes@comcast.net to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
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