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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 March-April 2012
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier Today March-April 2012
Meet Some of Our Montpelier Marlins
Young and Talented Year Round
Swimmers!
Marlin - Young Guns – Matthew, Frankie, Carolyn, SuzannahSee page 12 for more on the Marlins
*** 2012 ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE ***
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Inside this issue: MONTPELIER TODAYis published by the
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
http://www.montpelieronline.orgCommunity Information Line-
888-MCA-INFØ(888-622-4630)
M O N T P E L I E R T O D A Y i spublished six times per year (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug,Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by theMontpelier Community Association,
Inc. Material for the newsletter must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to publication.Please forward all association andnewsletter correspondence to:
P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709-2503
or e-mail to:[email protected]
Advertisements are not anendorsement of products or
services by the Board of Trustees or the Montpelier
Community Association, Inc.
Please Note
If you have sold your home
or are a new owner, please
drop us a note listing the lot
number and the name of the
new owner. Requests for
resale packages should be
sent to the above address or call 888-622-4630 x102.
If you are renting your home andhave a mailing address other thanMontpelier, please let us know.We want all members to receivetheir MCA correspondence andMONTPELIER TODAY in a timelymanner.
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State and County, must be
displayed on all advertisements
For Inquiries:Mary Hughes, Editor [email protected] or 888-622-4630 x103
MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
March-April 2012 Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive CommitteeChair, Facilities Committee 301 325-0497
Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee
301 490-7614 [email protected]
Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Pool Committee
301 776-9886 [email protected]
Dave Eisenberg, Trustee 301 [email protected]
Tim Jacobs, TrusteeChair, Communications Committee 916 [email protected]
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]
CommitteesArchitectural Control & Compliance—Michael 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 Hughes—888-622-4630 [email protected]
Resale Packages—888 MCA INFO x102
2012 Board of Trustees
President’s Letter 4
Braggin’ Writes & Announcements 5
December 2011 MCA Board MeetingMinutes 6
December ACCC Meeting Minutes 7
January 2012 ACCC Meeting Minutes 8
Treasurer’s Report 9
Easter Egg Hunt 10
Security Committee Report 11
Marlin’s Corner 12
ACCC Approval Form18
Helping Hands 22
GLO in the Garden 14
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR ALL MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday March 13 and Tuesday, April 10 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, March 1 and Thursday, April 5.
Dear Neighbors,
I would like to thank all of those residents who cast
their ballot for the 2011-2012 Board of Trustees and
attended the Annual Meeting on September 25th
.
Turnout was very light leading one Trustee to quip “wemust be doing a good job” but, for the Board to really
work we need nine members!
The beauty of having nine Trustees is that Montpelier
is almost sure to get a diverse group “at the helm.”
Trustees pull and tug at every issue until, in the end, a
fair and reasonable compromise decision is reached.
We are fortunate to have just enough variety to keep
us on our toes, but not so much that we cannot end
our meetings as friends. With 695 families in Montpe-
lier I am sure there is someone interested in devoting
two hours one evening a month to their community.
Our Board is a “government for the people, by the
people” type group. It is remarkable to see the dy-
namics of the Trustees as they impart their personal
values and beliefs on the community’s business. A
little microcosm of democracy at work. A quorum is
required to conduct business and a simple majority
rules. If you have been considering getting involved in
your community, now is the perfect time to step up to
the plate. We need one more Trustee!
I would like to welcome Jean Sorrentino, our newest
Trustee. She is an original resident and raised a family
right here in Montpelier and provides a tremendous
balance to our deliberations. Thank you to her for
volunteering her time to the community.
One of our longest serving Trustees, Richard Dengler
chose not to run this year. He has served in a variety
of capacities over the years. He has made significant
contributions during that time as a Trustee, the Secu-
rity Committee Chairman, Facilities Chairman, and
thousands of hours volunteering and watching over
our community. On behalf of MCA, I would like to
thank Richard for his hard work, master keying skills,
vision for the common grounds and dedication to our
community over these many years.
Our monthly Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Deerfield
Run Community Center on Route 197 just north of
Montpelier Drive. All homeowners are invited to at-
tend and be part of the planning for the upcoming
year. Many of the questions and concerns that are
posted on the Yahoo Group Page or topics found on
MontpelierOnline.com can be discussed with the
Board in person at these meetings. Let your ideas and
suggestions benefit the entire community. Come on
out and let your voice be heard.
Bob Derrick
President
2012 ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE
Send in your 2012 MCA Assessment ($275) before March 31 and earn a 2012 pool guest pass.(These passes are kept on file at the pool, are non transferable, and expire at the end of the 2012 pool season.
Regular Pool Passes do not expire and can be purchased at the pool or with your assessment for $25.00.)
Assessments received in April must include a $50 administrative fee and $2.75 interest
($327.75). Need another Affidavit/Pool User Form– download a copy at www.montpelieronline.org or call 888
622-4630 x 103 and leave your address and another will be sent to you.
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Maddox Locher made Honor Roll for first and second
quarter in 4th grade at Faith Baptist Christian School!!!
Jennifer Locher
Pleasant Court
This might be a bit late for the spring newsletter, but I
just had to brag and write a bit. My son, Rich the
Clown, got a nice spread in our local Gazette newspa-
per, 9 Feb. 2012. He was featured with a couple of his
clown buddies in a front page article, with photo, re-
garding his show, 'Clown Caberet'* which is a showcase
for entertainment talent. When his sister and brother
were visiting in December, we all went to see the show,
which is at NY Ave. near 6th St., NW D.C. We
enjoyed the unusual entertainment, and were glad we
were able to see it together.
Rilla Potter
Silverbirch
* More information is at www.ClownCabaret.com. &
read the article online at www.gazette.net/article/20120209/NEWS/702099885/1097/clowns-take-serious-approach-to-humorous-art-form&template=gazette
FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS
ALSO FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS First United Methodist Church
424 Main St., Laurel, Md.
Coming Events: In the Fellowship Hall
Lite Lenten soups on Thursdays at 6:30 from Feb. 23 toMarch 29, speaker to follow.
Women's "Glow for GOD" Event , MARCH 16 + 17; Fri-
day 6:30-8:30 p.m. "Beautification of body " with work-
shops on make- up, nails, sleep and foot massage.
Saturday 8:30 to noon "Beautification of Soul" with
breakfast at 8:30 and seminar speaker Flossie Dryden,
graduate of Lancaster Bible College and former mission-
ary to Barbados
Events are free and babysitting provided.
Sign up by March 11 at 301-725-3093.
Questions call Lois Hamilton at 301-498-9736.
Vacation Bible School
Our Savior Lutheran Church on Rt. 197 is excited to
host Sky VBS the week of July 23-27, 2012. Children
from age 4 through the completion of 6th
grade are in-
vited to join us daily from 9 am to 12 noon for songs,
games, Bible learning, and other enrichment activities.
Registration will be available online beginning in June;
the cost is $10 per child. Check the church website for
more information, www.oslclaurel.org, or call 301-776-
7670.
MONTPELIER SENIORS (50+) -Looking for an opportunity for
regular exercise and friendly com-
petition at exceedingly reasonable
costs. Join the Maryland Senior
Men’s Golf Association at Patux-
ent Greens Golf Club in Lau-
rel. Several of your Montpelier
neighbors regularly participate in this activity; Patuxent
Greens is undergoing a major upgrading this winter and
it is one of very few area courses that allows golfers to
walk; power carts are available, but not mandatory forthis golf league.
WHO: Maryland Senior Men’s Golf Association (MSGA)
WHAT: An affiliate of the state-wide Maryland Senior
Golf Association, the Patuxent Greens senior’s group
offers weekly local tournaments plus opportunities to
travel to other golf clubs for friendly competition. Golf-
ers of all ability levels are welcome.
WHEN: Wednesday mornings – April thru the end of
golf season
WHERE: Patuxent Greens Golf Club – Rt. 197 in Laurel
(14415 Greenview Drive)
Details: MSGA membership @ $15 per year is open to
players 50 years of age and above and requires an ac-
tive handicap. Handicap service can be purchased
through the club, but is free if you join the Insider Plus
Membership at Patuxent Greens @39 per year. Weekly
Greens & Cart Fees depend on the membership cate-
gory chosen by each player -- Costs and other details
for INsider Plus or other membership categories can be
obtained from Patuxent Greens Golf Club (301-776-
5533) or http://www.patuxentgolf.com
For more information on the Maryland Senior Golf As-sociation, please contact Montpelier resident John Ber-
tak at [email protected] (301-490-5286)
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2011
Trustees in Attendance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,
Lillian Fazio, Jack Keating and Jean Sorrentino.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, DaveEisenberg and Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and Mary
Hughes.
President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:13
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business. Trustee
Derrick thanked Trustee Sorrentino volunteering for
one of the vacant positions on the board. [By action
taken by the Executive Committee outside of the regu-
lar Board of Trustees meeting, Ms. Sorrentino’s nomina-
tion was accepted and she was appointed to fill a vacant
position.]
Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the November 2011 board meeting
were reviewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to ac-
cept the minutes. Trustee Fazio seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.
• Trustee Fazio reported that she expects to put
$40,000 into the reserve account at the end of the
year.
•
Delinquent accounts and legal suits were reviewed.A spreadsheet of all delinquent accounts and their
legal status was distributed to the board.
• The budget for 2012 was discussed. Maintenance
funding has been moved into the contingency fund.
Several projects will have to be considered in the
future: cracked concrete around the pool; the path
near the tennis courts from Briardale Lane; the pool
parking lot; and white coating for the pool. Repair-
ing the parking lot was estimated to cost $60,000-
$80,000 and white coating another $20,000. Trus-
tee Keating made a motion to raise the assessment
$10, to $275, for 2012. Trustee Fazio seconded the
motion and it was approved by unanimous vote.
Trustee Derrick made a motion to accept the
budget, pending the adjustment to reflect the in-
crease in assessment. Trustee Keating seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
• Two of the vacant houses have been cleaned up
after several calls to Property Standards and the
maintenance companies contracted by the banks
with an interest in the properties. Neighbors of
both of these houses will be given the telephonenumbers of those entities so that they can register
complaints or request maintenance of the proper-
ties.
• A cease and desist should be prepared by the attor-
ney regarding the neighbor who is feeding vultures.
Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson
(absent)
• Trustee Jacobs needs to put the audit/compilations
on the website.
• The administrative assistant was asked to pick out
the laptop and software needed for the MCA work.
A new recorder which can transpose the minutes
directly to a Word document was also discussed.
• Trustee Derrick reported that a member was auto-
matically removed from the list serv after having
his email “hacked.” Communications Committee
needs to explain the procedures for removing
someone from the list serv.
• The ACCC Groupsite needs to be paid via the MCA
account before it is shut down. The admin assistant
was asked to take care of this and authorized to
reduce the managers to two (M. Boddie and M.
Hughes) and upgrade the storage space for a cost
of $9.00 per month.
Facilities Committee: Jack Keating, Chairperson
• Trustee Keating reviewed the insurance and the
upgrades are fine.
• Trustee Keating will meet with Brickman to discuss
the maintenance contract. Brickman will deliver 11
yds of dirt for support to the tennis courts now that
the ground is not so soft. Trustee Keating asked if
volunteers will spread the dirt or if quotes are
needed. Brickman will also be asked how much it
would cost to cut the grass around the power line.
• Trustee Keating donated a cover to keep the tennis
court cleaning equipment protected while it is
stored at the courts.
• The tennis courts will be secured with a lock and
key. Trustee Fazio will handle the distribution of
the keys to tennis players. She will keep track of
the keys handed out and members will be asked to
sign for a key and will pay a small fee if the keys are
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lost. This procedure will be phased in over thewinter and notices will be put in the newsletter,
on the website, on the info line and the list serv.
A sign will also be posted at the tennis courts.
• All of the tree work has been done and Abbey Fritz
submitted the contract for the fencing ($1,068).
The contract will be signed and the treasurer will
send in a down payment.
• The revised Guidelines for Making Proposals to
the Board for Expenditures was discussed. A writ-
ten scope of work is required to be submitted to
the board for all expenditures over $1,000. This
will help determine if the project has enough sup-port to warrant additional effort to secure three
bids and ensure that all bids are for the same
scope of work. It will also provide the board with
the information needed to make an informed de-
cision. Trustee Keating made a motion to adopt
the revised Guidelines for Making Proposals to the
Board. Trustee Sorrentino seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson (absent)
No report.
Social Committee: Carla Bowen (not present), Chair-person
No report.
Security Committee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Derrick made a motion to approve Richard
Mason as Security Committee Chairperson. Trustee
Douville seconded the motion and it passed unani-
mously.
Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, ChairpersonTrustee Fazio reported on her meeting with Mark Far-
thing who installed the new surface. Mr. Harkins was
also present. The hairline cracks are on the painted
area, not where they repaired the surface, but he will
talk to his operations person and get back to Trustee
Fazio.
OLD BUSINESS:
The contract for the admin assistant was reviewed.
Trustee Derrick made a motion to approve the con-
tract, not to exceed $20,000. The motion was sec-
onded and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Derrick asked that the admin assistant keep
board members informed of decisions made in their
absence from a board meeting. This will be a regular
procedure to be taken by the assistant.
The Marlins Swim Team would like to continue the
“sponsorship” of non-members to try to increase swim
team participation. Use of the pool is limited to swim
practice, meets and swim team events. Trustee
Keating made a motion to approve the “adopt a Mar-
lin” swim team sponsorship. Trustee Douville sec-onded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Cen-
ter, preschool room. The motion was made and sec-
onded to adjourn at 8:55 pm. The motion passed
unanimously.
(Continued from page 6)
Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2011
Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni
Byrd, Brian Dennis, Jack Keating, Ron Lenart, and Pauline
Pettitt.
Committee Members Absent: Tim Shrewsbury and
Diana Sowle.Community Members Present: M. Hughes.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM. J. Keating
made a motion to accept the amended November 2011
minutes. The motion was seconded by R. Lenart and
passed unanimously.
Old Business:
8713 Crystal Rock – Photos reviewed and file will be
scanned and distributed for further discussion.
9314 Montpelier Drive –Legal action proceeding
against non-compliant homeowner (fence in
disrepair, no paperwork regarding the State’s
plan to fix the fence and algae was not removed
from house).
9302 Montpelier Drive – Legal action proceeding re-
garding violations (oversized shed, placement, noprior approval).
12202 Mt. Pleasant Drive – No response to cease and
desist (10/4) regarding missing gutter. T. Byrd
made a motion to levy a $200 a month fine if
repairs not made to bring the house into compli-
ance. R. Lenart seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
9203 and 9207 Twin Hill - No response to letters sent
(Continued on page 8)
ACCC REPORT
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that sticks at the curb need to be bundled. R. Le-
nart will revisit to check for debris in the drive and
numbers on the house.
New Business:
12804 Cedarbrook Lane – J. Keating made a motion to
send a letter to the homeowner asking for a de-
tailed description of the repairs being made to the
home damaged by fire and reminding them that
an approval request may be needed. T. Byrd sec-
onded the motion and it passed unanimously.
12509 Cedarbrook Lane – Complaint received regarding
noise, junk and business activity at the home cre-
ating a nuisance. B. Dennis made a motion to
send a letter citing Article IV, Section 3 of the
covenants. The motion was seconded and passedunanimously.
12412 Eastgate Lane – Complaint received regarding
tires and junk. It will be checked to see if they
have been removed.
The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, January
5, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.
(Continued from page 7)
ACCC REPORT
Deerfield Community Center
Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2012
Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Jack
Keating, Ron Lenart, Pauline Pettitt, and Diana Sowle.Committee Members Absent: Toni Byrd, Brian Den-
nis, and Tim Shrewsbury.
Community Members Present: M. Hughes.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM. J. Keating
made a motion to accept the December 2011 minutes.
The motion was seconded by R. Lenart and passed
unanimously.
Old Business:
8713 Crystal Rock – The railing clearly was not removed
which was part of the settlement. Letter neededthat they have 30 days to remove the railing. A
fine of $200 a month will be imposed if the railing
is not removed.
12202 Mt. Pleasant Drive – Gutter has been replaced.
Thank you.
12412 Eastgate Lane – Tires and junk are still there so a
letter will be sent.
12804 Cedarbrook Lane – No response to letter
(12/12/11) to the homeowner asking for a de-
tailed description of the repairs being made to the
home damaged by fire. Hold to next month.
12509 Cedarbrook Lane – No response to letter
(12/12/11) citing Article IV, Section 3 of the cove-nants regarding noise from business activities and
junk around house. Revisit next month. M. Bod-
die suggested that the committee be prepared to
act before the next meeting if additional informa-
tion is provided.
9207 Twin Hill Lane – The debris is still there. A letter
will be sent.
9203 Twin Hill Lane – The limbs are gone and there are
house numbers on the house.
New Business:
9201 Lawnview Lane – Request for approval of 6 foot
fence for privacy and hot tub. The request was
approved unanimously.
8908 Churchfield Lane – Request for approval of two
garden windows. The request was approved
unanimously.
12101 Mt. Pleasant Drive – R. Lenart asked if large
stand of bamboo behind the house visible from
Muirkirk Road is a violation.
12203 Barclay Place – D. Sowle will check on the vacanthouse.
8804 Churchfield Lane – P. Pettitt checking on the va-
cant house. The trash cans are stored in front of
the garage and bushes and leaves at this house are
no worse than the neighbors. No violation exists at
this time.
Neighbors should be encouraged to clean up the leaves
in front of their houses. The county will pick them up if
bagged.
The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, Febru-
ary 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. FINANCIALS
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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT
COPS Coffees
The Prince George’s County Police COPS Coffees are held
monthly, the first Thursday of every month, at the Laurel
Senior Center at 1:00 PM. The topics will be published
on montpelieronline.org and the yahoo list serv as soonas the information is available.
At the February 2nd coffee, an attentive group of about
30 seniors fixed their eyes on a couple of disciplined per-
formers in a meeting room at the Center. The pair, a man
and his dog, was a team from the County K-9 Unit. The
man was Cpl. Scott Allen. His companion - a year old Bel-
gian Malinois/German shepherd mix named Rambo.
Cpl. Allen put Rambo through his paces with all-but in-
visible gestures and an occasional whispered command.
Instant Obedience could have been Rambo’s middle
name and it was hard to tell who was having more fun:the Corporal, Rambo or the audience. It did seem that
those who saw the performance left feeling a little bit
safer knowing that Cpl. Allen and his partner, the fearless
- and at this time - only strictly attack dog, are on the job
in Prince George’s County.
The next presentation is from the Prince George’s County
Dept. of Environmental Resources on Thursday, March 1.
Additional Events in March & April
March 14 - MONTPELIER WEDNESDAY CLUB invited PFC
Jason Wilson, our Police Community Representative to
speak to the members about safety in your home and in
the community. Officer Wilson will start his presentation
at 8:00 PM. For more information, call Marge Bresson @
301-490-4187.
March 26 - CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY is a free, 12-week
course conducted by the County Police in Lanham, 6 to 9
PM every Monday. Learn the responsibilities of our
county police officers. There will be exciting demonstra-
tions about action taken in specific situations. To learn
more, please email me at [email protected] or call me
at 301-346-6250.
April 19 - COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - The next
big meeting of Neighborhood Watch for West Laurel will
be Thursday, April 19th at the West Laurel Community
Center. A Secret Service Agent will speak about identity
theft. Learn how this increasing theft is done through
banks, checks, and the internet, etc. See counterfeit
money and the difference with the real thing.
The Home Security Survey
Please review the following information to help protect
your home. Most of these are reminders and please re-
member to watch you neighbors property too. Cpl
Woody encourages questions via his email. Have the
police visit your house and get friendly advice to help you
protect your house and property. I had the survey and
learned additional ways to protect my family.
They inspect the following inside and outside:
• Hinged, garage and sliding doors
• Frame and strike plates
• Locks
• Hinges
• Door viewers
• Windows and casements
• Alarms
• Lighting
• Shrubbery
They introduce and review:• Security habits
• Operation ID
• Vacation practices
• Neighborhood watch
• Safety inside and outside of your home
For more information or to schedule a home security
survey, please e-mail [email protected]
Protect Your Automobile From Theft
PFC Wilson, our Community Relations Officer from the
County Police asked me to share this excellent informa-
tion on how to protect your automobile from theft.
1. Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area.
2. Remove all items of value. If you have a portable
GPS, wipe off suction cup marks on your windshield
or dash. Thieves break into cars suspecting that a
GPS is hidden in the vehicle.
3. Lock all of your doors and roll the windows up.
4. Activate your vehicle alarm, if you have one.
5. Be sure to keep garage doors closed when not in
front of the house.
These are easy steps to reduce the probability of becom-
ing a victim of theft from auto. Remember, if an item is
stolen from your vehicle and it is not permanently at-
tached or is an aftermarket product, it may not be cov-
ered by your insurance company.
Montpelieronline.org - Please remember to click on to
our community web site for interesting topics about our
community, including a video of the Police Canine pres-
entation provided by Laurel-TV.
Richard Mason
Security Committee
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If you want to be part of this fun and make new friends, come join the Marlins!!If you don’t swim all year round – many of our swimmers don’t, no worry, just bring your fun loving enthusiasm and
determination. The Marlins look forward to meeting new swimmers this season!!!
Need more information, contact me – Lynne Collman at [email protected]!! See you at the pool!
Marlin Corner:It’s 4:15 am when the alarm sounds, the blender whirs, and a protein shake is hastily assembled.
Next, a swim backpack containing fins, paddles and goggles is found, then parent and swimmer are
off to a 90 minute early morning swim practice before school.
This is part of the routine for a year round swimmer these days. Yardage may vary, but 20,000 y a r d s
and 12 hours a week of training is not uncommon. As the MCA Marlins approach their 2012 summer season, several
neighborhood kids anchor the team with their dedication to the sport and year round swimming. These kids arecertainly doing their part to support Michelle Obama’s “ play 60” campaign for young kids to stay healthy and fit!
The Montpelier Marlins continue to be highly ranked in the Prince-Mont Swim League thanks to all the Montpelier
families who participate in summer and winter swimming. Here are some interesting facts about the four swimmers
featured on our MCA cover “Young Guns” this month.
R.P. Buehler
Carolyn SuttonSwimming Age-13/14. Swims for Maryland Suburban
Swim Club (MSSC) at Fairland Aquatics Center. Favorite
strokes are the Butterfly and Backstroke. Favorite events
are the 100 Fly and 200 Individual Medley. Enjoys draw-
ing in her spare time. Favorite celebrity, Taylor Swift.
Favorite Books, The Hunger Games, also enjoys the HarryPotter series. Carolyn has been swimming with the Mar-
lins for three seasons and enjoys the Marlins Pep Rallies.
Carolyn will no doubt be a top scorer in our girls 13/14
age group this year. It is especially enjoyable to watch
her swim the individual medley as she is well rounded in
all her strokes. Carolyn is also an integral part of the
Marlins girls relay. Carolyn’s parents are Paul and Su-
sanne Sutton.
Frankie SpitzaSwimming Boys 11/12, Swims for Maryland Suburban
Swim Club (MSSC) at Fairland Aquatics Center. Favoritestrokes are the Breaststroke and Freestyle. Favorite
event is the 50 Breaststroke. Favorite Swimmer, Michael
Phelps. Favorite Books, Harry Potter. Also enjoys playing
basketball and is currently playing with LBGC’s winter
basketball league. Favorite celebrity, Tim Duncan of the
San Antonio Spurs. Enjoys playing the NBA 2012 on his
Xbox. Frankie has been swimming with the Marlins for
six years. Frankie is quite talented for his age and being
12, will be anchoring the Boys 11/12 age group this sum-
mer. Frankie’s brother, Andrew, also swims for the Mar-
lins. Frankie’s parents are Ken and Anne Spitza.
Suzannah MillsSwimming Girls 11/12 Swims for Fairland Aquatic Swim
Team (FAST) at Fairland. Favorite strokes are the Back-
stroke and Freestyle. Favorite event is the 200 Back-
stroke. Favorite Books, Percy Jackson Series. Youngest of
the seven Mills children (all Marlin swimmers – past and
present), Suzannah has been swimming for the Marlins
for seven seasons and enjoys the summer swim season as
she “gets to hang out with all my friends.” Suzannah has
learned the sport well from her siblings as she has estab-
lished pool records in the 9/10 age group. Her freestyleis smooth and efficient and a thing of beauty to watch.
The Marlins are expecting amazing things from Suzannah
in the future. She is very fond of the egg “McMarlin”
breakfast sandwich sold at the Saturday swim meets.
Suzannah’s parents are Charlie and Jane Mills.
Matthew CollmanSwimming Boys 13/14, Swims for Maryland Suburban
Swim Club (MSSC) at Fairland, Coached by former-
Marlin/Marlin Coach Matt Harris. Favorite stroke is the
Backstroke. Favorite Event is Relays. Matthew has been
swimming with the Marlins for seven years. Enjoys thecheering and encouragement at swimming events from
the team and Marlin parents . Also enjoys being with
community friends and the camaraderie of the swim
team during the summer. Favorite Swimmer -Michael
Phelps. Matthew loves just going down to the pool to
hang out and meet new friends. Other interests include
the Boy Scouts where Matthew is currently a “Star” rank.
Matthew enjoys camping and learning new skills with the
boy scouts. Enjoys playing and watching football, espe-
cially the Baltimore Ravens. Favorite Celebrity - Ray Rice
from the Ravens. Wears a “Live Strong” wrist band in
support of Lance Armstrong’s Cancer Research. Matthew
will be rounding out the Boys 13/14 age group, contribut-ing big numbers to the Marlins tally. Matthew’s sister,
Danielle, is also on the Marlin swim team. Matthew’s
parents are Paul and Lynne Collman.
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TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS:
The keys to the new tennis lock are available. They can be picked up at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane. Please call
301-776-3267 before attempting to pick up your key.
It is imperative that all tennis players respect the use of the courts and make every effort to pre-vent unauthorized use. That means locking up after you play and not giving out the key to people
who will not abide by the rules.
Lillian Fazio
Tennis Committee Chair
NEW FOR 2012—TENNIS COURT ACCESS
JOIN A MONTPELIER COMMITTEE
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone(evenings) or email: ________________________________
Please mail to: MCA
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709-2503
Architectural Control
and compliance
Communications
Election committee
Finance
Facilities (Grounds)
Governing Documents
Pool Operations
Nominating
...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.
ACC Committee
Michael Boddie
301 317-5535
12402 Eastgate Lane
Communications Committee
Tim Jacobs
240 841-2787
8711 Crestmont Lane
Elections Committee Lynne Collman
301-776-3098
12309 Shadetree Lane
Facilities Committee
Jack Keating
301 325-0497
9307 Montpelier Drive
Nominating Committee
Patricia Douville
301 490-7614
8904 Eastbourne Lane
Pool Committee
Paul Buehler
301 776-9886
9000 Golden Pass
Social Committee
Carla Bowen
Security Committee
Richard Mason
301-776-3555
Swim Team Committee Lynne Collman
301-776-3098
Tennis Committee
Lillian Fazio [email protected]
301 776-3267
8716 Crystal Rock Lane
2012 Committee Chairpersons
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GLO in the GARDEN
Hi Neighbor,
I look out the window and notice the forsythia bushes
of lemon-yellow are reaching out through the ever-
green bushes, small crocuses are tenderly popping up
and the King Alfred daffodils genuflect near the en-trance my home in glorious bouquets of majesty.
SPRING IS HERE ! That means there is plenty of work to
do. One of the first tasks is to rake up any leaves and
debris left from winter.
WHAT AND WHEN TO PRUNE
• Hydrangea: Hydrangea are globular, conical, or flat-
tish clusters of many individual flowers. Some bloom
on old wood and some bloom on new wood.
Mopheads bloom on old wood so do not cut them
back or you will be cutting off potential flowers.
These varieties are often blue, pink, or rose. The Pani-
cle hydrangea flower on new wood or current sea-son’s growth and can be severely pruned after the fall
frost or early spring. White flowers bloom in pyrami-
dal panicles in late summer to fall, turning pinkish-
purple with age. These plants can take the strong
summer sun. They
are well-suited to
use in dry flower
arrangements and
a favorite of the
Spicebush butter-
fly. There is also a
Oakleaf hydrangeathat grows four to
six feet in height
and has wide, deep-green leaves that turn red to pur-
ple in the autumn, tapered panicles of midsummer
white flowers that persist into fall and exfoliate rusty
brown stems are revealed in winter. The flowers
grow on new wood. Lastly, there are the latest intro-
duction of hydrangea to the market called rebloom-
ers. Their reblooming potential is dependent on
weather, fertilization and good luck!
• Roses: Pruning your rose bushes is not difficult.
With a little knowledge, you’ll find it to be a creativeprocess, rather then a chore. For
shape and growth, cut off old or
diseased canes to help your rose
maintain an attractive, full
shape. If the canes are not white
or green inside, cut lower. Cut
away thin, stringy canes-these
will not be able to support
blooms and will waste the
bushes’ energy. If canes are crossed and rubbing to-
gether, cut the smaller one back. Proper pruning pro-
motes the growth of new shoots and buds,
strengthen existing canes, helps the bush produce
more blooms and opens up the form of the rose bush
aiding air circulation. This is key to preventing fungaldiseases. Always purchase roses from a dependable
nursery and enjoy their perfume, color and presenta-
tion.
• Liriope and Tall Grasses: This is also a good time to
cut back Liriope and tall grasses. If the grasses are
getting too large for the space, dig them out, cut in
half and replant. You can start a new landscape island
or share your plants with a neighbor.
NEW MARYLAND STATE LAW
Have you heard of the Fertilizer Use Act of 2011? One
of the main goals is to limit the amount of nitrogenand phosphorus that will eventually end up in the
Chesapeake Bay. An easy guideline is to pick a lawn
fertilizer who’s middle number is very low or zero. The
plants need nitrogen not phosphorus. Don’t let the
product shower into the street where it will wash into
the sewer system.
Remember dear neighbors to take time to notice the
signs of spring, stroll the garden and enjoy the bless-
ings. Happy Gardening!
Gloria Hynes, Master Gardener
Prince Georges County
Comments ? Questions ?
Email: gloriahynes@verizon .net
Photos courtesy of Gloria Hynes
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True Life:I Am A LaurelMill Worker
The exhibit ex-plores Laurel’shistory as a milltown and the com-munity’s early
growth. Using areal 1870s familyto tell the story, itintroduces visitorsto the lives andexperiences of thep e o p l e w h oworked in town’scotton mill be-tween the 1830s-1929, when themill closed forgood.
Using the 10-member Water-
man family, selected from 1870s census records, visi-tors learn about the jobs different members of the fam-ily, including its seven children, might have performedat the cotton mill. Visitors will be given a card for oneof the family members and follow them through theexhibit. An adult visitor might follow Mark Waterman,49, who may have worked in the picking room at themill, where once the cotton bales were moved into thepicking room, the cotton was unpacked and debris suchas twigs, leaves, and bugs were removed. He mighthave earned: $7.43/wk or 11 cents/hr. A younger visi-tor might follow Sarah, his 13 year –old daughter, whomay have worked as a creeler in the weaving room,making sure there was a constant supply of fresh bob-bins for the cotton emerging from the card frames. Shewould have earned $4.00/wk or 6 cents/hr. In a pay-master’s section of this room, and in an area in the
Museum’s downstairs, visitors learn firsthand whatthese wages might have purchased.
The exhibitions’ second area re-creates an 1870s millworkers home in the Laurel Museum’s building. This isthe first time that the Laurel Historical Society has re-created millworkers' quarters. Housing 10 people (9family members and one other individual) the spacewould likely have been very crowded, with multiple
children sharing beds and bedrolls. In addition to bed-ding, and trunks to store items, the space includes 3kinds of lighting (kerosene, candle and oil), 2 types of heating (wood and coal), a chamber pot, sewing imple-ments, fishing rod, baseball bat, clothing, and otheritems of everyday life that might have been present ina mill family home. The Laurel Museum building wasoriginally 4 separate apartments, with individual kitch-ens for each family in the basement. The re-creationalso includes a basement kitchen set-up as the 1870sfamily might have had, and where, the exhibit specu-lates, Virginia Bradley, a 25 year-old, white femalelisted as living with the family, might have slept.
True Life: I am a Laurel mill worker
will run through December, 2012.
Calendar of Events
March 8, 2012 Life after Freedom: Maryland's African AmericanCommunities during Reconstruction and BeyondLaurel Municipal Pool Room - 9th and Main - 7 PM.Free
April 12, 2012 Run of the Mill: History and Archaeology of Mary-land MillsLaurel Municipal Pool Room - 9th and Main - 7 PM.
Free
Laurel MuseumHours of Operation Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm
John Calder Brennan Research
Library Monday 10-12 & By Appointment
Group Tours can be arranged
through appoinments.
Laurel-Beltsville SeniorActivity Center7120 Contee RoadLaurel, MD 20707301-206-3350; TTY 301-446-3402
Mondays-Thursdays: 8 am-9 pmFridays: 8 am-5 pm (evening rentals)Saturdays: 8 am-2 pm (evening rentals)
Sundays: Closed (evening rentals)
This state-of-the-art senior activity cen-ter is built adjacent to the Laurel Re-gional Hospital. The center amenitiesinclude a lobby; a snack bar; a fireplacelounge; game tables; a fitness room; aceramics room; an exercise room; an arts and craftsroom; a hobby woodcraft room; a billiards room; a com-puter lab and conference room; and the great room,which has a stage and a catering kitchen. If you are
60 and better and reside in PrinceGeorge's or Montgomery Counties,membership to the center isfree. Non-residents may purchase amembership. To get your free Senior ID,bring proof of residency and age to anyMNCPPC facility during normal operatinghours. Not quite 60? If you are 50-59years old you, too, can purchase a mem-bership. Don't miss out! Be sure to enjoy
the benefits of this new senior activitycenter.
The great room is available for rentalsand seats up to 220 people comforta-bly. The great room is well appointedand features a platform stage, state-of-
the-art sound system, and a catering kitchen. For de-tails on rentals, please call 301-206-3350.
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The Property Standards Group (PSG) is responsible for
ensuring that exterior property/premises are maintained
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 numbers
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 cita-
tion to the owner of record if the property is not main-
tained properly. Unfortunately, this can be a slow process,
but conditions will eventually improve — it may also take
multiple phone calls. The Board has found that some
“interested parties” do not maintain vacant property
unless there are complaints, so don’t hesitate to report a
problem. Please also let the Board and/or the ACCC about
any vacant/abandoned homes.
DO YOU HAVE A VACANT OR ABANDONED HOUSE NEARBY?Call the Property Standards Group of the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Ser-
vices to report deteriorating conditions or maintenance issues with vacant or abandoned homes -
301 883-6100
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DEVELOPMENT IN OUR AREA ?
The MCA receives many notices of proposed development of property in Prince George’s County, notices of hearings,
invitations to become a person of record for specific projects, etc. Unfortunately, most of these are time-sensitive
and cannot be reprinted in Montpelier Today or they simply contain too much information to reprint. Whenever
possible, anything dealing with our area will be included in the the newsletter; however, they will be consistently
posted online at www.montpelieronline.org/local-development-planning. Links to the Virginia Manor and Contee
Road Realignment are posted there as well. These links come from the Public Works and Transportation section of
the County website which is another great source of information regarding major road improvements in Prince
George’s County. www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/AgencyIndex/DPW&T/projects.
The map on page 17 shows the Stormwater Concept Plan related to the Intersection Improvement Project near Ce-
darbrook Lane and Muirkirk Road. There was no timetable included with the information and as of the printing of
this newsletter, the editor had not received a response to that request. According to the Chief Engineer for WBCM,
the engineering firm submitting the plan: “The plan does not impact developed property on Cedarbrook Lane and
Orwood Lane. Our concept plan proposes four bio-swales to meet the stormwater management requirements for the
project. These bio-swales are basically roadside ditches with a special planting soil to promote vegetative growth to
improve nutrient uptake from the ditch flow. The bio-swales are not designed to retain ponded water.” The map on
page 17 and two additional maps of the adjacent area are posted on the Montpelier website and any additional infor-
mation received will be posted there as well.
We realize that our whole community is not online and if there are individuals in the community who would like to
submit articles for the newsletter on area development, including road and traffic issues, we would be very inter-
ested in hearing from you.
M. Hughes, Montpelier Today editor & website contributor
888 622-4630 x 103
For information about yard waste collection, 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.
If you rake and bag the leaves, the County will pick them up
weekly (Wednesdays). Don’t forget our Helping Hands (pg
22) if you need to hire someone to help you with this chore.
It’s Spring—Get Rid of ThoseDecaying, Dangerous Leaves
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural 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 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 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 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 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 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 [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 HOMENO MONTPELIER HOME CAN BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER
THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. NOTIFY YOUR
RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
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 INFØ( 1 888 622-463Ø )
Press Ø (zero) for Community Announcements
Press 1Ø1 for the ACCC
Press 1Ø2 for Resale Packages
Press 1Ø3 for the Administrative Assistant
Press 1Ø4 for Social Events & RSVPs
Press 1Ø5 for Tennis Court Access
Messages can be left at all extensions except for the
Announcement Line Ø.
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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ExhibitionsResident Artist Gallery
March 4-28Patricia Philips Bowden, Paintings
The 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 oth-erwise noted. For tickets please call the arts center at301-377-7800. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Friday, March 2, 8 pm
David Sánchez
Friday, March 9, 8 pmTony Martucci
Friday, March 16, 8 pmEthel Ennis
Friday, March 23, 8 pmDick Morgan
Friday, March 30, 8 pmRon Kearns and Paul Wingo Quartet
Friday, April 13, 8 pmGerald Clayton
Friday, April 20, 8 pmDave Ballou, trumpet trio
The Folk & Blues SeriesThe complete spring Folk and Blues (6 concerts) is $104Montpelier Members and seniors 60+ receive a 10%discount. Individual Concert Tickets are $20 unless oth-erwise noted. For tickets please call the arts center at301-377-7800. Visa and MasterCard are accepted
Friday, April 27, 8 pm Al Petteway and Amy White Their repertoire includes original, traditional, contempo-rary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music with occa-sional nods to rock and jazz.
Friday, May 4, 8 pm Deep River Rising David Holt,Bryan Sutton, and T. Michael Coleman There is a deep river of traditional music runningthrough North Carolina. Grammy Award winners David
Holt, Bryan Sutton, and T. Michael Coleman explore the
richness of that musical culture. Please note tickets forthis performance are $25.
Friday, May 11, 8 pm Cantare These WAMMIE award winning musicians hail from Braziland Argentina with Bolivian roots as well, and performmusic from all of Latin America.
Friday, May 18, 8 pm Memphis Gold Memphis Gold is Chester Chandler a Blues musicianfrom Tennessee who began his career on Beale Street atage eight and has played with many bluesmen over theyears including B.B. King and Bobby Parker.
Friday, May 25, 8 pm Aaron Jones and Claire Mannof Old Blind Dogs featuring Run A world Celtic program featuring performers from Scot-land, Ireland, Canada, USA, and Japan. British Islesroots music comes to life in a new, fresh take.
Friday, June 1, 8 pm Jeff AugLaurel native, Jeff Aug is a cool underground guitaristwho Plays a six string acoustic guitar with amazingspeed and uses it as his percussion section as well “Thisis extreme acoustic guitar and extremely good.”
The Montpelier Film SeriesSaturday, March 17, 6 pmBreaking Through the Clouds
Breaking Through the Clouds United States, 2005 (G)Celebrate International Women’s Month with the finalfilm of the series: a documentary about the first all-female air race in the 1920s. This tribute to these pio-neering pilots includes original footage of the race, andthe story of 20 gutsy ladies from ace pilot AmeliaEarhart to a preacher’s wife with a foul mouth. The ban-quet served in the film at the beginning of the race willbe served as the dinner for this film. Tickets for bothdinner and the film are $25 and must be bought by Fri-day noon preceding the Saturday screening. Tickets forthe film only are available for $10 on the day of screen-ing. Seated is limited and film only tickets may not al-ways be available. Seniors (60+) and arts center mem-bers receive a 10% discount. Call the arts center to pur-chase tickets with either Visa or MasterCard.
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week
Jurying for Studio Space—Deadline Tuesday, May 15, 2012Montpelier holds an annual jury for studio space at the arts center. The next jury will take place in May of 2012. Allinterested artists should check back for the prospectus which can be downloaded or mailed. Contact the arts cen-ter, 301 377-7800 or email: [email protected]. Montpelier Arts Center has three galleries, class-rooms and studios for artists. Studios vary in size and is rented to qualified artists at the rate of $8 square foot peryear ($9.60 for artists residing outside of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.) Resident artists who havestudios at Montpelier are also eligible for solo exhibitions in the Resident Artists Gallery on a rotating basis andhave access to the studios seven days a week. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the center.
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Montpelier Mansion:
(301) 377-7817;
TTY (301) 699-2544
www.pgparks.com
Spring at Montpelier Mansion!
March 3 – April 29, 11 am-4 pm daily
“ Dinosaurs Invade the Mansion!” an exhibit of fos-
sils found at the Dinosaur Park, Laurel's own 100 millionyear old deposit of fossils. Why dinosaurs at Montpe-lier? Because these fossils were first discovered by work-
ers at the Muirkirk Iron Works, on land that was ownedby the Snowdens, the owners of Montpelier. It seemedlike a natural fit, and a great way to share these rarefindings with the public. There will also be lots of dino-saur related activities for kids. The exhibit is open daily,11am to 4pm. The cost is only $3 for adults, $2 for sen-iors 60 and up, and $1 for children.
March 17 at 1:30 is our St. Patrick’s Day Tea, com-
plete with live music provided by Sine Nomine, a re-corder trio playing music from the renaissance and ba-roque eras, tea sandwiches, cakes and pastries, and of course, tea and scones. Tea will be served in Montpe-lier’s elegant East Wing. The cost is $27.50 per person,includes gratuity and self-guided tour. Reservations Re-
quired., payment required in advance. Adult event.
Spring History Lecture SeriesJoin us the third Wednesdays in March, April and May at7:30 pm for free history lectures. The talks are enlight-ening, relaxed, and the refreshments, delicious!
Chesapeake Campaigns of the War of 1812
Wednesday, March 21, 7:30pmScott Sheads, historian with the National Park Service atFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inBaltimore, will speak on the Chesapeake campaigns of the War of 1812.
Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 (same
program both days), 1pm to 4pm Hands-On HistoryDay: Be a Wood Turner’s Apprentice
Work in a wood turner’s shop and help make chairs theold-fashioned way. First, you’ll see how the legs andspindles are turned on lathe. Then you’ll sand and polishthem, and weave the seats. When you’re done, you’llget your very own apprentice’s contract, that you’ll fill
out yourself with a quill pen and ink! Cost $5 per par-ticipant. All ages. Reservations recommended.
Spring Bonnet Tea at Montpelier Mansion
Saturday, April 14, 2:30 pmWear your favorite bonnet, hat, chapeau or sombrero.Get creative! Prizes awarded in several catagories. Livemusic provided by Zephyrs and Flora, an ensemble of recorders, harp, tambourine, drums, and viola da gamba,whose repertoire includes music many eras and parts of the world. Indulge in a seasonal, prix fixe menu of finefinger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, but-tery scones your choice of quality loose leaf teas, servedon imported English china and tiered silver stands. Teawill be served in Montpelier’s elegant East Wing. Reser-vations required! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mailreservations) $27.50 per person, includes gratuity andself-guided tour. Payment required in advance. Adult
16th
Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs,
Tea and the ArtsSaturday, April 28, 10am to 4pmStroll among vendors of fragrant herbs, fine arts, hand-
made items like baskets, garden accessories, jewelry,and much more. Hear live music. Enjoy tea and sconesin the mansion. Visit artists in their studios and see avariety of art exhibits. Take a tour of Montpelier. Enjoya tasty lunch, take in a lecture. Kids can play colonialgames, do art projects, see a live animal exhibit, andmore. This year’s theme is “teas of the world,” so there
are lots of international treats in store. Free
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Advertise your businessIN COLOR on
www.montpelieronline.org.
Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and arerenewable for 2-month periods.
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 tothe rotation period (i.e., June 15
thfor 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.
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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 to be included on the next
Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
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