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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Nov-Dec 2010

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

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Presidents Letter4

Braggin Writes5

August 2010 Board Meeting Minutes6

August ACCC Meeting Minutes7

September 2010 Board Meeting Minutes

8September ACCC Meeting Minutes9

Treasurers Report10

New Board Information13

Marlins Corner14

ACCC Approval Request Form18

Helping Hands23

Inside this issue:

MONTPELIERTODAYis published by the

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Montpelier Community Association,Inc. Material for the newslettermust be submitted by the 15th ofthe 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 an

endorsement of products orservices by the Board ofTrustees 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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For Inquiries:Mary Hughes, [email protected] x103

MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

November-December 2010Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee

301 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President

Member, Executive Committee301 325-0497

[email protected]

Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee


Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee


Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Pool Committee


Richard Dengler, TrusteeChair, Security Committee

Chair, Facilities Committee301 [email protected]

Dave Eisenberg, Trustee301 [email protected]

Tony Fleming, Trustee202 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee

Chair, Communications Committee916 [email protected]

CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

Benevolent Fund Vacant

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

Social Carla Bowen, [email protected]

Assistant to the BoardMary Derrick888-622-4630 [email protected]

Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

2010-11 Board of Trustees


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FROM THE PRESIDENT

BOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMMCA BOARD MEETINGSAREOPENTOALL MONTPELIERHOMEOWNERS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 9 and Tuesday, December 14 for the monthly board meetings at

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

MCA Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month.

Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to attend.

Dear Neighbors,

I would like to thank all of those residents who cast

their ballot for the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees and/

or attended the Annual Meeting on September 26th

.

While we had our usual turnout, the percentage of our695 homes represented was rather low. A re-cap of

the year was provided that included a slide show of

what the Board did to improve the common grounds,

our socials and efforts to keep everyone informed. As

a special bonus, we enjoyed hearing from some special

guests to include local politicians and a law enforce-

ment officer.

Officer Wilson spoke to us about security in our

neighborhood, the candidate for Prince Georges

County Sheriff, Melvin C. High spoke about the roles

and responsibilities of the Sheriffs Department, Ms.

Rosalind A. Johnson, running for the District 1 School

Board, spoke on the challenges of the public school

system and finally Senator Douglas J.J. Peters (who is

not running this year) and Ms. Geraldine Valentino-

Smith, running for House of Delegates, District 23A,

gave us some insight on how to possibly obtain grant

money for our community.

We ended the afternoon with plenty of opportunities

to share concerns and voice opinions after electing 9

members to the new MCA Board for 2011. One Trus-

tee, Julia Coldren-Walkerchose not to run again this

year. She has served as a Trustee for the past fiveyears and has made significant contributions during

that time. On behalf of MCA, I would like to thank

Julia for her dedication to our community. In addition,

we would like to welcome Tony Fleming as the newest

Trustee.

Your new MCA Board was seated at the October

monthly meeting and, after some discussion and a

vote, the Officers and Executive Committee will remain

the same as last year. We advised the committee

chairs that were present at the meeting that theyshould update their committee charters and bring

them to the November meeting to be approved by the

Board.

If you have been considering getting involved in your

community, now is the perfect time to step up to the

plate. While the Pool, Social and Swim Team activities

subside for a few months we have many committees

that remain busy all year. Most committees meet

very informally and are always interested in new

points of view. Or, just come to a Board meeting and

see what is going on.

Our monthly Board meetings are held the second Tues-

day of each month at 7:00 pm at the Deerfield Run

Community Center on Route 197. All homeowners are

invited to attend and be part of the planning for the

upcoming year. Many of the questions and concerns

that are posted on the Yahoo Listservcan be discussed

with the Board in person at these meetings. Many of

you have some great ideas and suggestions that could

possibly benefit the entire community. Come on out

and let your voice be heard.

Bob DerrickPresident


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A BIG THANK YOU to all the neighbors thatbought candy from my son, Stevie, for his Special Olym-

pics Bowling. He sold 200 bars. Thanks to all that

helped.Ellen Metz

Another BIG THANK YOU to a great Montpe-lier neighbor, Sherwood Hall. Mr. Hall helped out one

of his neighbors, but rather than taking any money for

his help, he suggested that a donation be sent to the

Benevolent Fund. Mr. Hall has done this on several

other occasions as well.

My daughter Alanna (Friel) Turner deliv-

ered Dexter and Savannah on

9/27/10. Alanna and her husband Steven

Turner are now the proud parents of six. Their

other children are Ashlyn, Jack, Brooke and

Vivian. The twins and Mom are all doing fine.

Also of note: I married Deborah (Deb) Melton, formerly

of Lakewood, Colorado on 7/10/10 in Denver, Colo-

rado. We met at Breckenridge Colorado where Deb is a

ski instructor. We plan to spend the winter in Colorado,

skiing of course!

David Friel & Deb

Ivory Pass

My son, Rich Potter, is currently exhibiting his paintingsat the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt. He set himself the

task of producing a painting a day for a year, 365 works

of art. His art is quite unusual; ranges from hilarious to

angst and weltschmerz. Funny, strange, and thought

provoking. It will be on display at the New Deal until

October 31st, 2010. It may be displayed at other places

after that. Rich trained as a clown for 3 years with Bar-

num & Bailey, and toured the world with that company.

He has since made a living as an entertainer at various

venues in many places, most recently in Baltimore's

Inner Harbor. He has also designed computer graphics,

and has had some comic strips published. This week,

he had a nice article and photo published in the Ga-zette, and in the Greenbelt News. You can get more

information at his website,

Rilla Potter

Silverbirch Lane

Samantha Bowman just received her white coat this

past weekend by way of induction into the field of audi-

ology that she has undertaken at the University of Pitts-

burgh. This ceremony is done at the beginning rather

than at the end of a four year clinical degree to remind

students of their professional and ethical commitments

to the patients they serve.

Tracy Bowman

Shadetree Lane

Montpelier resident and professional photographer

Gerlinde Keating was presented with the 4th Annual

Photography Masters Cup Nominee title in the category

of Wildlife at a prestigious Nomination & Winners

Photo Show attended by over 40,000 online viewers

who logged on live from 154 countries to see the climax

of the industry's most important event for color pho-

tography.

The awards Jury included Christie's in New York, Na-

tional Geographic Channel, Fox Broadcasting Company,

Amsterdam Worldwide, Kodak USA, Esquire in London

who honored Color Masters with 235 coveted title

awards in 31 categories. The judges reviewed thou-

sands of images for eight weeks before making their

final nominations and Gerlinde Keating's "The Art ofNature," received a high percentage of votes overall.

See the 4th Annual Winners & Nominees at http://

www.thecolorawards.com/gallery and see Gerlindes

website at: www.photoartbygk.com.

And our last BIG THANK YOU to: Julia Coldren-Walker

for her many years of service to the community as a

Trustee to the Montpelier Community Association;

Michael and Joseph Criscuoli for their many years of

service to the community as Montpelier Today deliver-

ers; and the Heidels for their great work as newsletter

deliverers, as well.

FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

THE FIRST ANNUALTHE FIRST ANNUALTHE FIRST ANNUALTHE FIRST ANNUAL

MONTPELIERMONTPELIERMONTPELIERMONTPELIER

KIDSKIDSKIDSKIDS

TRIATHALONTRIATHALONTRIATHALONTRIATHALON

Parents and neighbors, please join me in planning the First Annual Montpelier

Kids Triathalon. Help is needed in the planning stages, course design and legality

of having a triathalon for our children. The TriAthalon will be broken into at least 2

age divisions, 6-9 and 10-13(?) and I have also had a request that we have a mini

Tri for adults. If you are interested in helping, please contact me at

[email protected].


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

August 10, 2010

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Richard Dengler,

Bob Derrick, Dave Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs,

Jack Keating

Trustees Absent with Cause: Julian Coldren-Walker,

Patricia DouvilleCommunity Members Present: Mary Derrick, Tony Flem-

ing

President Bob Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:07

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Patricia Douville

Minutes of the July 2010 Board meeting were reviewed.

Trustee Dengler made a motion to approve the minutes

as written. The motion was seconded by Trustee Fazio

and passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

As of August 6 there are 14 unpaid 2010 assessments and7 unpaid long-term assessments totaling $11,663.45.

Trustee Fazio and Mary Derrick contacted homeowners

with delinquent assessments to remind them their pay-

ments were past due. Some telephone numbers had

been disconnected and messages were left for those indi-

viduals that did not answer. At this time, Trustee Fazio

will coordinate with Mary Hughes to determine the indi-

viduals and the exact amounts that need to be turned

over to the attorney for collection.

To date, $154,728.00 has been spent from the Reserve

Fund.

COMMITTEE REPORTSACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

There was not a quorum present at the regularly sched-

uled August meeting so it was rescheduled for August 12,

2010. A couple people have expressed interest in joining

the ACC Committee.

Benevolent Fund: Chairperson vacant

No report. The Board will continue to manage any re-

quests until a new Chairman steps forward.

Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

Trustee Jacobs has updated the newsletters and chair-

men on the Montpelier website. Tony Fleming has up-dated the WordPress software which will provide a few

more options and will help uploading the newsletters to

the website.

Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

The City of Laurel has donated a new seat for the swing

set and Trustee Eisenberg offered to help Trustee Dengler

install it. Trustee Dengler will confirm if the Criscuolis

want to renew their trash/tennis court contract.

The fence company reported that the tennis court fence

is mechanically sound and the tension is fine, so there is

no need to replace it. If it is determined that the fence

should be painted before the new windscreens are in-

stalled, three bids will be required.

Pool: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

The pool is running smoothly. There appears to be a hor-

net problem on the volleyball court which needs to be

addressed.

Dog Day at the pool will be September 18th

from noon to

4:00 PM. Trustee Buehler will put the information to-

gether to advertise the event in the September newslet-

ter. Lighthouse will be contacted to provide a lifeguard.

Trustee Buehler will also talk to Lighthouse about the

rules concerning having an adult party at the pool.

Trustee Buehler would like to replace the ping pong tableat the pool with a more industrial strength version.

A lengthy discussion was held concerning the amount of

pool funds available to cover the expense. A motion was

made by Trustee Dengler to have Trustee Buehler re-

search industrial strength or commercial grade ping pong

tables under $1,000.00. The motion was seconded by

Trustee Keating and passed unanimously.

No date has been set for another Flick n Float.

Social Committee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson

Plans are under way for the Labor Day Luau to be held

Saturday, September 4, 2010. Trustee Buehler will organ-ize a Volleyball Tournament to be held that same day.

Security Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

Two houses on Graystone and 12 cars have been broken

into within the past week.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

No report.

Old Business:

Trustee Fazio presented a quote collected from Jim Har-

kins from Mid-Atlantic to repair the tennis courts. The

quote was for $25,000.00 and included patching the low

spots, repairing and sealing cracks, removing the mold,

resurfacing, and repainting the lines. The tennis courts

are in bad condition and this process is less expensive

than completely digging up the courts and rebuilding

them. If this project is approved, it should be undertaken

before winter weather sets in.Trustee Jacobs made a motion to get two more quotes torepair the tennis courts. It was seconded by TrusteeEisenberg and passed unanimously.

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ACCC REPORT

Meeting Minutes August 12, 2010

Committee Member Present: Michael Boddie, Brian Den-

nis, Thomas Jaehigen, Toni Byrd, Jack Keating and Diana

Sowle

Community Members Present: Tim & Kathleen Shrews-

bury, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Eiserike, Tim Jacobs and Jeri Witt

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Minutes of the

June 3, 2010 were approved unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

12205 Brittany Place - violations corrected.

12204 Cedarbrook - violation corrected.

12400 Cedarbrook - debris in yard - further investigation

needed.

12411 Cedarbrook - Shed is within Covenants, but built

without prior approval therefore fine of $50.00 is still in

effect.

8908 Eastbourne - gutter repair - M. Boddie will contact.

9003 Eastbourne - contacted Patuxent Wildlife regarding

turkey vultures again.

9006 Eastbourne - gutter repair - M. Boddie will contact.

12407 Eastgate - trees down - M. Boddie will contact.

8811 Gramercy - no evidence of day care being run out of

this location.

8718 Granite - violation corrected.

8717 Graystone - violation corrected.

8719 Graystone - violation corrected.

12609 Ivystone - gutter repair - M. Boddie will contact.

12812 Silverbirch Lane - need county approval for fencing

over easement.

9207 Twin Hill - Excess vehicles gone; matter resolved.12202 Valerie - violation corrected.

12208 Valerie - violation corrected.

8819 Gramercy Lane Yard maintenance needed, card-

board in windows, numerous cars in driveway and on

grass/gravel extension, trash and junk in the backyard and

driveway, including a Washington Post vending machine.

NEW BUSINESS:

12205 Cedarbrook - replacement of roof approved.

8705 Crestmont - 10 x 12 x10 shed replacement ap-

proved.

8709 Crystal Rock - handicap access sidewalk approved

8906 Eastbourne - replacement of garage door, trim, gut-

ter, shutters and windows approved

9001 Golden Pass - replacement of windows, 10 x 12 x 10

shed, sidewalk and patio approved. Also, driveway to 27

ft. only and 4 ft. fence exception to bring fence to side

master bedroom window.

12205 Mt. Pleasant - 8 x 11 x 10 shed approved.

12306 Mt. Pleasant - sunroom approved

12316 Mt. Pleasant - notification of dumpster in driveway.

8725 Oxwell - windows & driveway replacement ap-

proved.8791 Oxwell - drainage problem - homeowner working

with county.

8801 Oxwell - satellite dish approved.

8809 Oxwell - 10 x 12 x 10 shed and continued mainte-

nance of 6 ft. fence approved.

12417 Radnor - downed tree limbs in yard - letter to be

sent.

12421 Radnor - no prior approval for construction - letter

to be sent.

12511 Silverbirch - replacement of fence approved.

Sections need to be restructured - held to next meeting.

Mr. Tim Shrewsbury expressed interest in joining the

ACCC. The committee voted and his request it was ap-

proved unanimously.

The tennis court drinking fountain has been ordered but it

is backordered.

New Business:

All newsletter articles should be submitted to Mary Hughes

by August 15, 2010.

The Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, Sep-

tember 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Montpelier Arts Center.Tony Fleming commented on the necessity of having mod-

erators on the Yahoo listserv. He indicated that it may ex-

pedite the receipt of messages if they were not held up by

the moderators. Trustee Jacobs indicated that moderators

were still required and he did not want to delete that op-

tion at this time. Additional moderators are always wel-

come.

Trustee Jacobs made a motion that Trustee Dengler pur-

chase a security camera under $100.00. It was seconded

by Trustee Keating and passed unanimously. The No Tres-

passing signs were removed when the new fence was in-

stalled at the pool in the spring and it is necessary that they

be put back on the fence.

There was a lengthy discussion concerning pool security

and Trustee Keating suggested that a statement be placed

in the newsletter stating that MCA will prosecute individu-

als caught breaking into the pool. In addition, if neighbor-

hood children are caught vandalizing MCA property a letter

should be sent to the parents, and if necessary, the bill to

repair any damaged property.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14,

2010 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Run Recreation Center, Pre-

school Room. The motion was made by Trustee Dengler

and seconded by Trustee Fazio to adjourn at 8:37 PM. The

motion passed unanimously.

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

September 14, 2010

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Julia Coldren-

Walker, Richard Dengler, Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,

Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs and Jack Keating.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Dave EisenbergCommunity Members Present: Michael Boddie, Carmen

Booker, Carla Bowen, Mary Derrick, Tony Fleming and M.

Hughes.

President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:00

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the August 2010 board meeting were re-

viewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to accept the

minutes. Trustee Coldren-Walker seconded the motion

and it passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Chevy Chase Bank is now Capital One Bank. Copies of

the financials were distributed to all.

The delinquent assessments were turned over to the

attorney for collection. She has also been asked for an

update on several other pending matters.

Reimbursement of funds must be accompanied by re-

ceipts and an itemized list of what was done. Hired la-

bor costs need to first be approved by the board.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

The committee now has nine members. TrusteeDengler made a motion to accept the two new mem-

bers to the ACC Committee, Tim Shrewsbury and

Pauline Pettitt. Trustee Coldren-Walker seconded the

motion and it passed unanimously.

The board was asked for guidance whether the commit-

tee could hold a meeting without a quorum. The board

held that monthly meetings did not require a quorum,

but that decisions/votes required a quorum and email

or the groupsite could be used to reach a quorum. This

should be added to the guidelines in the future.

There have been some problems with leaving bulk trash

at the curb for several weeks. A notice will be put in the

next newsletter.

The committee has received no proof that the vultures

in the Eastbourne area are being fed. The Cease and

Desist letter needs to be located.

The board member who offered to pay the $50 fine was

asked to send in the check.

Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

The minutes of past board meetings need to be put on the

website. T. Fleming offered to help.

Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

The trash and tennis court contract with M. Criscuoli isprepared through June 2011. It will be sent to the

board for review. The frequency of tennis court leaf

removal needs to be reviewed.

Trustee Dengler will get bids for painting the tennis

court fence.

Hydroseeding can be added to the Brickman contract

for $3,136. The outfield area should be removed from

the contract. It was verified with the treasurer that

there were sufficient funds to pay for this. Trustee

Dengler made a motion to amend the Brickman contract

to have the grounds area hydroseeded for $3,136. Trus-

tee Coldren-Walker seconded the motion. The motion

passed unanimously and Trustee Dengler will get specif-

ics on the guarantee, top soil and rock removal. Signs

will be posted that the basketball court/fields will be

closed to give the grass time to grow.

A member reported that there was dangerous, iron rod

and concrete in the field behind the backstop. It will be

checked to determine if it is part of the soccer goals.

Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Trustee Buehler reported that the community had a

wonderful pool season.

Trustee Keating made a motion to allow Trustee Buehler

to buy a ping pong table suitable for the pool for $600.Trustee Jacobs seconded the motion and it passed

unanimously. The old table and new table will be prop-

erly stored at the pool for the winter. Trustee Buehler

will work with Trustee Fazio to arrange for payment.

Trustee Buehler discussed amending the four lifeguard

system for next years contract. There were times when

we only had three lifeguards. He will ask Lighthouse for

a refund. Trustee Keating suggested that this be written

down and shared with the new board which will be

elected at the annual meeting.

Trustee Buehler reported on rough-housing at the vol-

leyball court. He made a motion to require members to

have a purchased guest pass for any guests to use the

facilities, including the playground, basketball and vol-

leyball courts. Trustee Keating seconded the motion.

During discussion, several members felt that the gate

attendants did a good job of controlling access, as did

the pool management. The motion failed. (Yes votes:

Buehler. No votes: Coldren-Walker, Dengler, Douville,

Fazio, Jacobs. Abstaining: Keating.)



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The fill spout will be fixed with winterizing. Trustee

Buehler was not sure if the underwater lights have

been fixed. Winterization will be discussed later this

week. Lighthouse will supply a manager for the Dog

Day.

Social Committee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson

Ms. Bowen reported that the Labor Day Luau was a

huge success with over 250 people attending. There

may be a fall festival also. Ms. Bowen would like to

have more members for the committee. She will ask for

volunteers via the yahoo group and newsletter.

Security Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson

Trustee Dengler reported that there have been no

new incidents since the two break-ins. The same per-

son was responsible for both incidents and he has a

photo. Trustee Jacobs asked if the photo could be

posted online for possible identification. A police

contact number should be used for any replies.

Locks will not be changed until winterizing is com-

pleted.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported that J. Harkins is still trying to

get a third quote for resurfacing. He has two quotes

(one for $25,000 and one for $35,000 and two other

companies came out, but did not bid. The painting of

the fence should be done before resurfacing. Trustee

Dengler made a motion, which Trustee Coldren-Walker

seconded, that the executive committee could approve

one of the three bids which Trustee Dengler will get for

painting the fence. The motion passed unanimously.

Trustee Douville made a motion, which Trustee Coldren

-Walker seconded, to give Mr. Harkins one more week

to get another bid on resurfacing the tennis courts and

then the executive committee will decide on the bids

(which could be only two). The motion passed with

Trustee Jacobs voting no, Trustees Coldren-Walker,

Dengler, Douville, Fazio voting yes, and Trustees

Buehler and Dengler abstaining.

Old Business:

The drinking fountain and the lens for the light in the

parking lot is on back order.

Mr. Simmons promised the audit report for next week

which will be in time for the annual meeting.

New Business: Community member, Carmen Booker, asked for per-

mission to use the soccer field for practice for her

team of U-13 girls on Wednesday and Fridays from 6-

7:30 pm. They have been and will continue to clean

up after practices. Trustee Coldren-Walker made a

motion to allow the Bookers to use the soccer area,

until such time as the grass is reseeded, for their soc-

cer practices. Trustee Keating seconded the motion


Community member, Tony Fleming, reported that

several candidates expressed interest in attending the

annual meeting if they win their primary election.

Trustees Douville and Fazio will provide snacks for the

annual meeting.

The annual meeting will be held on Sunday, September

26, 2010 at 2 PM at the Montpelier Arts Center. The

next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October

12, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Center,

preschool room. The motion was made and seconded

to adjourn at 8:55 pm. The motion passed unani-

mously.


September 9, 2010

Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni

Byrd, Brian Dennis, Jack Keating, Ron Lenart, and Tim

Shrewsbury.

Committee Members Absent: Thomas Jaehnigen, and

Diana Sowle.Community Members Present: Jean Baker, M.

Hughes, Tim Jacobs, Pauline Pettitt and Jonathan Ty-

son.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM. T. Byrd

made a motion to accept the amended August 2010

minutes. T. Shrewsbury seconded and the motion and

it passed unanimously. It was subsequently discov-

ered that an address had been omitted from the min-

utes and T. Byrd made a motion to modify the min-

utes. M. Boddie seconded the motion and it passed

unanimously.

Old Business:

12400 Cedarbrook The yard is improving.

12411 Cedarbrook M. Boddie will contact board

member who offered to pay the fine of $50.00.8908 Eastbourne - M. Boddie attempting to make con-

tact.

9003 Eastbourne Vultures have been seen in the

morning hours. No evidence of feeding them.

9006 Eastbourne - Gutter repaired. Thank you.

12407 Eastgate Trees have been removed from the

front. Matter closed.

8819 Gramercy Lane a letter of complaint was sent

to the owner in June. Cars have been moved, but


ACCC REPORT


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TREASURERS REPORT

October 12, 2010

1. Our audit has been completed by our accountant. He

would like to set up a meeting to discuss methods of

implementing his suggestions.

2. Homeowners owing assessments have been sent to

our attorney.3. A new debit card has been issued by CapitalOne. Ac-

cess to the bank account has been given to Bob Der-

rick.

4. Two Certificates of Deposit will mature in early Decem-

ber. There are no plans to reinvest them in new CDs

at present.

5. Attached are Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Compared to

Budget, Profit & Loss for September and Year-To-Date,

and Vendor Expenses for September.

BALANCE SHEET

the house is still in disarray. The committee will

observe and discuss online whether a cease and

desist letter is needed.

12812 Silverbirch Owner must get county approval for

fencing over easement. Further research needed to

see if neighbors have been contacted for com-

ments.

9207 Twin Hill Vehicles are gone. Matter closed.

12417 Radnor M. Boddie will investigate to see if tree

limbs remain in the yard.

12421 Radnor Homeowner responded to letter sent

re no prior approval for construction. Work was

done to the existing deck, so no additional paper-

work was required. Homeowner provided the pa-

perwork for filing.

New Business:

12211 Shadetree Request for approval of roof re-

placement and windows. T. Byrd made a motion to

approve the request. R. Lenart seconded and it

passed unanimously. Homeowner explained the

schedule of repairs.

12322 Shadetree Request for approval of replacing

damaged wood fence with vinyl fence. B. Dennis

made a motion to approve the request provided

that all neighbors who can see the fence sign to

approve the request. R. Lenart seconded and it

passed unanimously.

12410 Silverbirch Request for approval of new siding,

shed and decking was approved unanimously.

12211 Mt. Pleasant Request for approval of pergola,

fence, shed and deck was approved via online vote.

9302 Montpelier Drive A letter was prepared con-

cerning a box spring and mattress left at the curb

for weeks.

8738 Oxwell Homeowner requested approval of plans

for reconstruction of his Framingham which was

destroyed by fire. Exceptions were requested for:

(1) a bump-out on the side of the master bed-

room; (2) a bump-out in the back; and (3) 3 sky-

lights in the front part of the roof. B. Dennis made a

motion, which T. Shrewsbury seconded, to approve

the plans and exceptions as proposed. The motion

passed unanimously.

Pauline Pettitt expressed interest in joining the com-

mittee. R. Lenart made a motion to add P. Pettitt to

the committee. T. Shrewsbury seconded the motion


Discussion on clarification of what is allowed in drive-

ways between May 1 and October 31 was postponed to

the next meeting. Discussion can also take place via

the ACCC Groupsite.

P. Pettitt was assigned M. Boddies section for future

surveys. The sections will be posted online for furtherrestructuring.

A community member asked if the ACCC was responsi-

ble for monitoring street cleaning. The streets are

county property and he was encouraged to contact his

county council members.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. The next meeting

of the ACCC will be Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7:00

PM at Deerfield Community Center.



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How to Join the Montpelier Email Group

MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE1 888 MCA INF

( 1 888 622-463 )

Press (zero) for Community Announcements

Press 11 for the ACCC

Press 12 for Resale Packages

Press 13 for the Administrative AssistantMessages can be left at all extensions except for the

Announcement Line .

Remember

you can call the Information Line(1-888-622-4630) or check the website

(www.montpelieronline.org) or (during

the pool season) call the pool (301-317-

0106) for updates on activities that may

not be included in the Montpelier Today

newsletter.

Continued from previous page

To get started follow these steps exactly.

1. Have a computer that can get to Internet.

2. Enter this URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/

Montpelier

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

4. You will now have different steps depending whether

or not you already have a YAHOO account:

If you do have a YAHOO account, skip to STEP 7. If you

do not have a YAHOO account click on the button to

create a new account. Fill in all the information.

5. Enter the Code numbers exactly as they appear on the

screen and follow the directions.

6. You MUST VERIFY your Email account.7. Once the account is verified and saved you can now

complete the FORM on the GROUP. Go to URL: http://

groups.yahoo.com/group/Montpelier

8. Enter your House Address or LOT number and enter

your REAL name.

9. Once that is submitted you may have to wait a few

days to get your request. If you need it quickly or need

help, please call Tim Jacobs, Communications Chairper-

son, at 240-841-2787.


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On September 26, 2010, the Annual MCA Meeting was

held at the lovely Montpelier Arts Center. During the

meeting, ballots were counted and MCA Board of Trus-

tees were elected. A total of 79 ballots were collected

out of 695 homes, a disappointing 11% of the total

community.

I would like to thank each and every board member

for taking the time out of their busy/hectic schedule to

keeping our community the wonderful, unique, fun

place to live.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 MCA Board Mem-

bers. Their contact information is listed below.

Remember this is your community. If interested you

can attend the monthly meetings or join one of the

many committees. Thank you to all who participated

whether as a candidate or handing in your ballot. In

addition I would like to thank my Election Committee,

Marie Eppelmann and Dawn Puma for all your helpand laughter. Happy Fall to all!!!!

Sincerely,

Lynne Collman

2010-2011 MCA Board of Trustees

Bob Derrick, President

[email protected]

301 776-5008

12608 Cedarbrook Lane

Jack Keating, Vice President

[email protected]

301 325-0497

9307 Montpelier Dr.

Patricia Douville, Secretary

[email protected]

301 490-7614

8904 Eastbourne Lane

Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

[email protected]

301 776-3267

8716 Crystal Rock Lane

Paul Buehler

[email protected]

301 776-9886

9000 Golden Pass

Tony Fleming

[email protected]

202 213-6856

8702 Crystal Rock Lane

Richard Dengler

[email protected]

301 725-6930

8702 Granite Lane

David Eisenberg

[email protected]

301 776-1842

12506 Cedarbrook Lane

Tim Jacobs

[email protected]

916 712-1731(C) or 240-841-2787 (H)

8711 Crestmont Lane

Contact Information for the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees

ENJOY SOCIAL EVENTS?

The Social Committee needs additional volunteers to join the committee and help with upcoming social

events. If you are interested or just want some additional information, please contact Carla Bowen, So-

cial Committee Chairperson, [email protected].

In an effort to improve our common grounds and return the area to a safe environment for our chil-dren to play on and enjoy, a portion of the field has been hydroseeded and fertilized. Please refrain

from walking or playing on the new grass until it is well established.

Thank you for your cooperation!

R. Dengler

Facilities Chairperson

KEEP OFF THE GRASS !!


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MONTPELIER MARLIN'S CORNER

Summer is over, pool is closed and school is in full swing for our Montpelier Marlins and their families. Where we

were once together on a daily basis, we are all swimming in different directions or as the weather gets colder hiber-

nate!! Even though the weather is changing, before we know it another swim season will be upon us. If interested

in keeping up your swim skills or getting a head start, there are several winter teams and programs available. If in-terested, please contact me at I can be contacted at [email protected].

On another note, we are looking into designing a website for our fabulous team. We are seeking people who have

knowledge in this area and are willing to volunteer your time to work with us. We feel this will be a valuable tool in

attracting new swimmers and keeping everyone updated on events and activities associated with the team. If inter-

ested please contact me or Eric Brown de Colstoun ([email protected]).

Thank you and Happy Fall!!!!

Sincerely,

Lynne Collman

______________________________________________________________________________

Safe Holiday Shopping Public Seminar

At 7 pm on November 4th, Officer Kenneth Hibbert, will present a program called Safe Holiday Shopping. This is a

very informative program developed by the Prince Georges County Police to help seniors and others through the

busy holiday season -- the season when everyone is scurrying around making frantic preparations for the coming

weeks.. It is also the time that criminals are just waiting to strike. The police will give tips so that chances of fal-

ling prey to crime are greatly reduced.

For those who can't attend at 7 pm, Officer Hibbert will conduct the very same popular Safe Holiday Shopping

seminar also at the regular monthly Coffee for Seniors public meeting at 1 pm November 4, at the same location

13310 Laurel, Bowie Road.

R. Dengler, Security Chairperson


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Yard Waste CollectionWeekly curbside collection of yard waste will be collected year round. Yard waste includes

grass clippings, leaves, small branches, brush and Christmas trees. For more informationabout yard waste collection, call (301) 952-7630.

Yard waste must be placed in securely tied, heavy-duty paper or plastic bags, or heavy-dutytrash 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 besecurely tied in bundles. Bundles of limbs and bags of dry grass and leaves must weigh lessthan 60 pounds. Wet grass and leaves must weigh less than 25 pounds.

Once the yard waste is collected, it is taken to the Prince George's County Prince George's

County Yard Waste Composting Facility. This County-owned and operated composting facilityprocesses over 50,000 tons of yard waste annually

To report a missed collection or register a complaint about your yard waste collection, please

call (301) 952-7630.

GENEALOGY LECTURE RESEARCHING AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY,

A LECTUREBY MICHAEL HAIT

Where: Laurel Library

507 7th Street

Laurel, MD 20707

Contact: Arlene Ogurick

(301)776-6790

(301) 808-2061

When: Saturday, November 6, 2 to 4pm

What: Professional genealogical researcher, lecturer and author of Records of the

Slave Claims Commission, 1864-1867 Michael Hait, who specializes in

Maryland research, will speak on doing research on African-American

genealogy.

This program is in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution traveling

exhibition, Between Fences. Between Fences is part of Museum on MainStreet, a Collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the

Maryland Humanities Council. For a complete schedule of events related

to Between Fences at Montpelier Mansion and its partner museum, the

Laurel Museum, visit our website at www.pgparks.com/between_fences.

Cost: Free

Remember: THE COUNTYHASDISCONTINUED VACUUMED LEAF COLLECTION

BAG YOUR LEAVES and the County will pick them up weekly (Wednesdays)


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All Tickets are $13 for general admis-sion. Admission for students (18 &under) & seniors (65 & over) is $10.

BEDROOM FARCEWeekends November 5- November

25, 8 pmby Alan AyckbournDirected by Howard Berkowitz

Trevor and Susannah, whose marriageis on the rocks inflict their miseries ontheir nearest and dearest, three cou-ples whose own relationships are

tenuous at best. An endless Saturdaynight of co-dependence and dysfunc-tion, beds, tempers and domestic or-der are ruffled, leading all the playersto a hilariously touching epiphany.

PETER PAN,THE MUSICALWeekends December 3 through

December 19, 8 pmWritten by J. M. Barrie, adapted forthe stage by Piers Chater RobinsonDirected by Michael HartsfieldProduced by Maureen Rogers

This is the Holiday family show for

Laurel Mill Playhouse.Peter Pan, like its namesake, is a talewhich never ages. Children and adultsalike have all fallen under the spell of

Neverland, a place where children canfly and exciting, frightening adven-tures happen every day. Come and fallunder the spell!

Produced by special arrangement withInternational Theatre and Music,LTD.

For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information

visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers

at [email protected] or 301-452-2557.


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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee

Approval FormMember No: Date:

Name:Address:Telephone:

(Home) (Office)

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton

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

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

Attach the following:

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

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

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




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

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

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

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

For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:

Revised 1207


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Installing a satellite dish to your home?

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 ofyour home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request

Form located in every Montpelier Todaynewsletter and

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

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance

Committee (ACCC)

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM

at Deerfield Community Center.

CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS,

ALTERATIONS

REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVALNo new construction, addition, or alteration of a Mont-

pelier home shall be made without prior approval (see

approval form on preceding page) from the Architec-

tural Control & Compliance Committee. This includes

satellite dish installation. All exterior colors and ma-

terials shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring

dwellings. Proceeding without prior approval shall

constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement,

including fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER

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

storage from November 1 through April 30.

UNLICENSED CARSArticle IV, section 5 of the covenants states no vehicle

can be stored on any lot except inside the garage. All

cars, covered or uncovered, must have a valid license

tag and sticker. Residents may be required to provide

proof of licensing if the license tag is not clearly visibleon the vehicle. In addition to the covenant above,

Prince Georges County Code states it is unlawful to

have more than one motor vehicle ... dismantled, inop-

erable or unlicensed on your premises. The one vehicle

that is allowed must be inside a closed garage.

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

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

clude the maximum time that the structure will be on

the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification.

RENTING YOUR HOMENOMONTPELIERHOMECANBEUSEDFORANYPURPOSEOTHER

THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. NOTIFY YOUR

RENTALMANAGEMENTCOMPANY.

A printable copy of the MCA Governing Docu-

ments and the ACCC Approval Form can be found

online: www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

ACCC Meeting Dates: Thursday, November 4 and Thursday, December 2.

Meetings are at Deerfield Recreation Center at 7 PM.


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[email protected]

(301) 952-7600

Bulky Trash Collection is provided by ap-pointment only. To schedule an appointment,

call (301) 952-7600 or e-mail Bulky Trash,Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m.

and 4:00 p.m. Appointments are scheduledfor normal County workdays on a first-come,

first-served basis.

If the County fails to make the scheduled

collection date due to inclement weather, we

will reschedule the collection for the nextday. If the homeowner fails to place items at

the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled col-

lection day and the items are not picked up,the homeowner will have to reschedule forthe next available date.

Note: Bulky Trash Collection does not pickup materials from evictions, foreclosures,unoccupied properties, commerical proper-

ties, apartment complexes, home renova-tions, remodeling projects or clean lot en-forcement. The disposal of materials fromthese sites is the responsibility of the land-

lord, contractor or business owner.

To schedule an appointment electronically,please e-mail us at [email protected]

with the following information: Name; Ad-

dress; Telephone number; and a list of spe-cific items to be collected by Bulky Trash.

Acceptable Materials

Furniture and refrigerators (Remove

doors, for safety reasons, from all appli-ances)

Washing machines and dryers Hot water heaters and lawn mowers

(Remove the gas tank and drain the oilfrom lawn mowers)

Other large materials generated in the

household that are not picked up by re-fuse collection

Vehicle Tires (Limit 4, No Truck Tires)

Unacceptable Materials

Materials from evictions, foreclosures,unoccupied properties, commercial prop-erties or apartment complexes

Construction and demolition debris

Stumps and logs Skids and pallets Drums, tanks, kegs and barrels (plastic

and metal) greater than 55 gallons in

size unless the sides are removed andthe vessel flattened prior to collection

Hazardous and bio-hazardous medical

waste Compressed cylinders of any size, shape

or condition Asbestos

Liquids, including paint, sewage and sep-tic waste

Radioactive material

Animal carcasses Automobiles or auto parts

Chemical and/or petroleum cleanupwaste

Plastic packing materials and plasticsheeting

Soil, rocks, grubbing material and spoil Ash

Shingles, roofing materials Fencing/Sheds/Gazebos Riding lawnmowers

Mirrors Windows Glass Wood (unless it is a piece of furniture)

Home Renovation/Remodeling debris.

Bulky Trash Collection

The Architectural Control and Compliance Committee has received several complaints from Montpelier resi-

dents concerning mattresses, cribs, and other large items left at the curb for many days to several weeks. It is

a violation of Article VI, Section 1 of the Covenants to allow garbage or rubbish to remain on any Lot. If you

have scheduled a trash pick-up, please be a good neighbor and put the items out no earlier than 24 hours be-fore the scheduled pick-up.


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Snapshots in Time: Our Community in 1910 and 2010 focuses oncommunity and its many meanings. Open through December 17,

2010.

Taste of Laurel, Closing Event for Between Fences and Barriers &GatewaysSunday, November 7, 1:30-3:30pmVisit the Laurel Museum for the 3rd Annual Taste of Laurel. Laurel is a city

of many different cultures and that comes across in the food that can befound around town. Explore the diversity of the town's food in this freeevent.All ages

Contact: Lindsey Baker, Director, [email protected], http://www.laurelhistory.org

This program is in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, Between Fences, and its companion ex-

hibit, Barriers and Gateways: The Immigrant Experience. Between Fences is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration

between the Smithsonian Institution and the Maryland Humanities Council, and will be at Montpelier Mansion from Septem-

ber 20-November 7. Barriers and Gateways is a companion exhibit and programming, also appearing at Montpelier Mansion,

that focuses on the metaphorical boundaries faced by immigrants throughout history. For a complete schedule of events

related to Between Fences at Montpelier Mansion and its partner museum, the Laurel Museum, visit our website at

www.pgparks.com/between_fences.

Hours of Operation Wednesday & Friday 10am-2pm; Sunday 1pm-4pmJohn Calder Brennan Research Library: Monday 10-12 & By Appointment

Tours By Appointment Only

Laurel Museum817 Main Street, Laurel301 725-7975

ExhibitionsFriday, November 5-Saturday, December 4

Mind Sets: Gips, Carnie, WalkerMain Gallery

Guest curated by the former director of the Art Gallery atthe University of Maryland, Terry Gips, the works in thisexhibition use recent scientific information to give visu-alization to the big questions raised about memory,mind/body connections, creativity and morality.

Public Reception: Sunday, November 7, 2-4 pmAll ages welcome. FREE

Wednesday, November 3-Sunday, January 2, 2011George Smyth, The ExtrasLibrary Gallery

Photography of contemporary subjects printed using thehistoric Bromoil process. This is the first exhibition by awinner of the 2010-12 Library Gallery Competition jur-ied by John Ruppert, Professor of Art, University ofMaryland.

Public Reception: Sunday, November 7, 2-4 pmAll ages welcome. FREE

Film Series-The Art of Film Fall 2010-Winter 2011Films on the theme of the immigrant experience. Dinnerwill be Served. Tickets on sale after October 1 are $25/$22.50 for members & seniors. Call the arts center, 301-377-7800. Visa or MasterCard accepted.

Saturday, December 11, 6 pmDIRTY PRETTY THINGS, 2003 (R)Two illegal immigrants living on the seedy side of Lon-don get involved in a dangerous conspiracy. This power-ful film shows the lengths immigrants will go to to makea better life for themselves. Dinner will be served.

Saturday, December 18, 6 pm

GOODBYE SOLO, 2009 (R)Solo is a Senegalese cab driver working to provide abetter life for his young family. William is a toughSouthern good ol' boy with a lifetime of regrets. Despitetheir differences, both men soon realize they need eachother more than either is willing to admit. This film ex-plores the passing of a generation as well as the rapidlychanging face of America. Dinner will be served.

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708

301--377-7817; TTY 301-446-3302; Fax [email protected]


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V i s i t o u r R e p r o d u c t i o n K i t c h e nThe Reproduction Kitchen offers visitors a chance to seethe work that went into the Snowden's famous hospitality.Learn about the skilled workers - enslaved, indentured andfree - who enabled plantations like Montpelier to prosper,from those who built the kitchen to those who cooked thewide array of tempting dishes enjoyed at early Maryland'sfinest tables.

Between Fences

Ends November 7

Between Fences, a traveling exhibit and part of the Smith-sonian Institutions Museums on Main Street initiative,tells the stories of fences and barriers across the U.S.Whether real or imagined, fences can both unite and divideus. This country could not have been settled and built with-out fences. But fences are more than functional objects;they are powerful symbols.

Each host site for Between Fences creates a companionexhibit, based on fences, boundaries and barriers in theirown community. For our companion exhibit, MontpelierMansion, working in partnership with the Laurel Mu-seum, has chosen to examine the invisible, yet veryreal, barriers from all times in history - faced by immi-grants and forced migrants like Africans brought to beenslaved.

Our companion exhibit "Barriers and Gateways: TheImmigrant Experience in Laurel, Maryland" will be ex-ploring the challenges and successes of local families,neighbors and communities. Language, how we dress,what we eat and what we believe can set us apart, orprovide an opportunity for sharing and growth.

Contact: Holly Burnham at 301-377-7817 or [email protected]

HolidayCandlelight ToursFriday,December 10-Saturday,December 11, 6 9 pm

Warm up your winter evenings with festive music,lovely candlelight and traditional holiday greens.Local garden clubs display their creative skillsthroughout the house. Area performers entertain

nightly. Light refreshments served.

And New This year! Kids! Stop by the CarriageHouse for fun hands-on activities! Learn about theholiday traditions of some of Marylands first immi-grants, make Christmas crafts, and more.

Ages: All Ages.

Cost: $3 adults, $1 children ages 6 17 (free forages 5 and under)

No reservations required. Refreshments served.

Contact Information: (301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) 446-

3302 www.pgparks.com

MMMMONTPELIERONTPELIERONTPELIERONTPELIER MMMMANSIONANSIONANSIONANSIONRoute 197 and Muirkirk Road

Fridays & Saturdays, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18,

Sunday, December 26, & Saturday, Jan. 1, 7 pm

Join us for a hayride through the Festival of Lights. Stop by the nature center to warm up

by the campfire and to enjoy refreshments. Space is limited on the hay wagon reserva-

tions are required.

Cost: $5/person Ages: All ages Location: Old Maryland Farm

301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 20774

Contact: 301-218-6770; TTY 301-699-2544

HOLIDAY

HAYRIDESTHROUGH A

FESTIVAL OF

LIGHTS

Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $10/year

Additional Family Member: $5/year

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE CASH CHECK

Mail to:FOM MembershipChairman

PO Box 3006Laurel, MD 20709

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events


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Helping Hands are younger residents of Montpelier willing to work for otherresidents 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.

Sandra Smith

[email protected] Cell: 301-758-7103

MHIC# 123363 Fax: 240-524-8509

P.O. Box 1363 Laurel, MDP.O. Box 1363 Laurel, MDP.O. Box 1363 Laurel, MDP.O. Box 1363 Laurel, MD

214 Windridge Acres Ct.

Silver Spring MD 20905

Saturday, December 4, 12 noon-4 pm

Watch Santa fly into the historic College ParkAirport and then have your picture taken with

him. Enjoy holiday arts and crafts in the mu-seum.

All ages

Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors,

$2/ages 2-18, FREE/children under 2

College Park Aviation Museum1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park

www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544

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