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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Nov.-Dec. 2012

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier TodayNovember-December 2012

THE COUNTY CODEPRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY,MARYLAND

REQUIRED REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, WEEDS, LITTER, AND DEBRIS FROM

SIDEWALKS AND

DEBRIS FROM ROADWAYS.

Sec. 23-150. Duty to remove snow, ice, weeds, litter, and debris.

(b) It shall be the duty of the owner or lessor, as the case may be, of a residential dwell-ing ... to remove snow and ice from any sidewalk abutting the subject property within forty-eight(48) hours after snow has fallen or ice has formed as a result of inclement weather or runofffrom abutting surfaces.

(c) It shall be the duty of the owner or lessor, as the case may be, of a residential dwelling to remove litter and debris from the property line of that building, lot, or land to the edge ofthe concrete curb and gutter adjoining the roadway ...

(f) Any person primarily responsible for the removal of snow, ice, weeds, litter, or debriswho breaches said duty shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars($100.00) for each separate offense.

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or are a new owner, please

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

November-December 2012Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee

301 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President

Member, Executive CommitteeChair, Facilities Committee301 325-0497

[email protected]

Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee301 [email protected]

Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee

301 [email protected]

Paul Buehler, Trustee301 776-9886

[email protected]

Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security Committee301 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]

CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

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

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

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

Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

2012-2013 Board

of Trustees

Election Results 4

Braggin Writes 5

August 2012 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7

September 2012 ACCC Meeting Minutes 8

September 2012 MCA Board MeetingMinutes 9

Financials 11

Security Committee Report 13

Glo in the Garden 16

ACCC Approval Form 18

Helping Hands 21

Advertising 22


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BOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 13 and Tuesday, December 11 for the monthly board meengs at

Deerfield Recreaon Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are encour

aged to aend.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (ACCC) MEETINGSACCC meengs are held the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Recreaon Center, preschool

room. The next meengs are Thursday, November 1 and Thursday, December 6.

ELECTIONOFTHE 2012-2013 MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.BOARDOF TRUSTEES

The Annual MCA Meeng was held on September 23, 2012 at the Mont

pelier Barn. Current President, Bob Derrick, presented A Year Within

Montpelier which reviewed the past years social events and common

ground improvements. A handout of the MCA finances and proposed

budget was provided to all aendees by our current Treasurer, Lillian

Fazio. In addion, there were several community speakers, including

Mary Lehman, Senator Peters, Delegate Geraldine

ValennoSmith and representaves from our very

own Prince George County Police Department.

It was also a me to thank our present Board of Directors for all they have done this past year to

keep our community beauful and safe for all. Each one has taken me from

their busy schedule to keeping our community the wonderful, fun, unique

place to live.

Another major part of this annual meeng is elecng a new board. This year

we had only 7 candidates, all of whom are presently serving. Congratulaons to the followingelected 20122013 MCA Board Members:

We are all busy, we all have a love for this community, and therefore we must not assume others will do it!!! This

year out of 695 homes, only 43 ballots were received. This is less than ten percent of the Montpelier Community.

There are several ways to be involved and some are as easy as vong!!!! Remember, this is your community!!!

Thanks to all who voted and those who came out to the Montpelier Barn. I would also like to thank Marie Epplemann

and Dawn Puma for their assistance and laughter. To everyone, enjoy this beauful Fall weather!

Lynne Collman

Elecon Commiee

Paul Buehler

Bob Derrick

Patricia Douville

Lillian Fazio

Jack Keang

Richard Mason

Jean Sorrenno

President Bob Derrick and Vice President Jack Keating

Trustee Richard Mason,Security Committee

County CouncilwomanMary Lehman

Marie Eppleman, Dawn Puma and Lynne Collman, Election Committee

Photos courtesy of Tony Fleming


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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORSOur daughter Julia O'Neil (former lifeguard at the pool)

got commissioned a second Lieutenant in US Army this

past July as a disnguished military graduate. She is

branched Military Police and will be staoned in Europe

upon compleon of training.

Tim and Jeannene O'NeilShadetree Lane

Our granddaughter, Grace Bonner is a biology major at

University of Maryland in the Science Scholars program.

Last week she received an Outstanding Achievement

Award from College Park Scholars. During the same

week she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor

society. Grace's parents are Marla and Andy Bonner ofColumbia, MD. Marla grew up in Montpelier.

Marty and Ginny Novak

(longme Montpelier residents)

Joseph Perry Young, 81, passed away on Septem

ber 28th at his home. He was a senior spacecra

systems engineer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight

Center for 30 years and connued his aerospace

engineering career as a contractor for NASA unlhis death.

Born at home in Refugio, Texas on January 14th,

1931 to Mary Elizabeth Collier and Joseph Calvin

Young, he graduated valedictorian of his high

school. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree

from the University of Oklahoma in aeronaucal/

mechanical engineering and went on to earn two

masters degrees from the University of Southern

California and Drexel University in aerospace and

mechanical engineering. Joe also served in theU.S. Army during 19551957 and worked at the

Army Chemical Center in Edgewood, MD.

During the past 20 years he became an avid bicy

clist. He parcipated in many charity bike rides

across the U.S, supporng his favorite causes

while enjoying various regions of the U.S.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille Gil

lan Young, his four daughters Cynthia Shelberg,

Carol Halligan, Mary Jo Naber and Claudia

Florenzo, and nine grandchildren.

A celebraon of life service will be held on No

vember 24, 2012 at Oaklands United Presbyteri

an Church, Laurel, MD. In lieu of flowers dona

ons may be made to the Naonal Mulple Scle

rosis Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

or the Brain Injury Associaon of Maryland.

COMMUNITY GENEROSITY

Several years ago a Prince Georges County police officer, Cpl. Findley, was killed in the line of duty. Montpelier

homeowners rallied behind his family and collected a sizeable donaon to assist them in their me of sadness.

Now, unfortunately, it is me to show our generosity once again. PFC Adrian Morris, a 24 yearold County police

officer was killed in the line of duty and his family needs our help. He was the sole support of his mother and

younger brother and being a police officer had been his dream since childhood.

We will process the donaons the same way we did for the Cpl. Findley fund. Checks should be made out to the

MCA with a memo notaon that it is for the Morris Fund. The MCA treasurer, Lillian Fazio, will collect the donaons

and aer a cut off date (to be announced) will prepare a check for the Morris family fund from the MCA account.

Security Chairman, Richard Mason., will present the donaon to Major Putnam, Prince Georges County Police Com

mander of District VI, who will direct it to the Morris family.

Please be generous as the police officers do an excellent job keeping us safe and it is not oen we can show our

appreciaon.

IN MEMORIAMJOE YOUNG


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Call 311 to report potholes to blighted properes. 311 is a onestop locaon that resi

dents can call to get answers to quesons and resolve nonemergency issues.

The call centers hours of operaon are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday Friday.

Cizens and residents can also access CountyClick by going to

countyclick311.com or by downloading the app to any Apple or Android mobile device.

LEAVES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

As residents of Prince Georges County, we are required to remove leaves and debris from our proper

ty to the edge of the concrete curb and guer adjoining the roadway. The County

does not provide vacuum service.

The County does provide yard waste collecon year round (pickup is every

Wednesday). This weekly curbside collecon of yard waste includes grass clip

pings, leaves, small branches, brush and Christmas trees. However, the leaves

must be bagged or in trash cans with handles and lids. If you dont want to rake

and bag your leaves, hire a neighbor from the Helping Hands lisng on page 21 for

the chore.

According to Susan Hubbard, Public Informaon Officer for the Department of

Public Works (DPWT), residents may receive a noce if they fail to get rid of their

leaves and they can be fined $100 if they fail to comply. She notes that leaves can be a hazard if they

are not disposed of properly, clogging storm drains and creang slippery road condions..

NEVER RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE STREET. THE COUNTY DOES NOT VACUUMLEAVES.

NEVER RAKE LEAVES OR PUT ANY DEBRIS INTO A STORM DRAIN.

Yard Waste Collecon

(301) 952-7630

Weekly curbside collecon of yard waste will be collected year round. Yard waste includes grass clippings,

leaves, small branches, brush and Christmas trees.

Yard waste must be placed in securely ed, heavyduty paper or plasc bags, or heavyduty trash cans with han

dles and a secure lid.

Limbs collected curbside must not exceed four (4) feet in length and three (3) inches in diameter and must be

securely ed 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.


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Trustees in Aendance: Bob Derrick, David Eisenberg,

Lillian Fazio, Jack Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sor

renno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and PatriciaDouville

Community Members Present: M. Boddie, P. Collman,

M. Derrick, D. Gibson, and M. Hughes

Guests: Krista Gronlund and Susan Burke Harrison,

Ardmore Enterprises

President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Krista Gronlund and Susan Burke of Ardmore Enterprises,

which owns a group home on Boxford Court, discussed

their residenal services program for developmentally

disabled adults and their desire to be good neighbors inMontpelier.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)

The minutes of the July 2012 board meeng were re

viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements and a

delinquent assessment payment report.

Our legal efforts connue and several court appearanc

es are on the docket. Once delinquent accounts areturned over to the aorney, the Board members

should have no further contact with the delinquent

member. If contacted respond by telling them to con

tact the aorney as indicated in the leer.

Trustee Fazio asked if a compilaon or an audit was

needed this year. Compilaons were done for 2009

and 2010. Trustee Derrick asked Trustee Fazio to find

out the cost of an audit versus a compilaon and when

the last full audit was done.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

Mr. Boddie reported that there was no meeng in Au

gust because of lack of quorum. He reported that thegroup home on 12506 Silverbirch took care of the

guers in a very mely manner.

There are two new issues: complaints about cars be

ing repaired in a driveway on Shadetree and a large,

work truck parked on a curve on Silverbirch.

The home on Churchfield was cleaned up by the own

ers and looks good.

Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

The bounceback problem on the List Serv has been

fixed.

Approximately 247 users are on the yahoo list serv. Heesmates that there are about 125 homes represented.

Trustee Jacobs reported that he might be receiving a

bill for the website but he will get with the treasurer to

find out what it is for and to turn it over for payment by

MCA.

The domain name will need to be renewed for three

years for approximately $30. Trustee Jacobs is to get

with the Treasurer to get the domain bill sent to the

Associaons Treasurer so it can be tracked, budgeted

for and paid.

Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson

No change to pending projects.

Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson (absent)

Trustee Sorrenno and a community member reported

there have been incidents with people using the pool

late at night aer closing. Members were encouraged

to call Trustee Derrick or Trustee Mason if it happens

again.

The bees were sprayed and the problem is much

beer. The Board was reminded that our Pool Management

contract included School hours (2:007:00 pm Sept. 47

and 1014) and the extended season for two weeks

aer Labor Day. Dog Day will be September 22.

Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson (absent)

The Labor Day Luau is scheduled for Saturday, September

1 at the pool, with games around 3:00 pm and dinner at

5:30 pm.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason thanked those who aended the Police

Night Out. There was good aendance from our com

munity.

Peter Brown and Trustee Mason toured the Beltsville

staon. It is an old staon and they hope to have a

new building in about four years. The Commander of the Beltsville Police Staon, Kevin

Putnam has been invited to the annual meeng. Coun

cilwoman Mary Lehman has also been invited. Dele

gate ValennoSmith confirmed that she will aend.

Wrien invitaons will be sent and Ms. Lehmans office

will be called.

Since a resident asked about rules for noise and quite

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

August 14, 2012


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hours, the noise ordinance was put on the list serv

and will be reprinted in the newsleer.

Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio will call to get a date for fixing the tennis

court cracks.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Keang has two bids for repairing the parking

lot and the lowest bid is $114,000. He will get a thirdbid.

The legal requirement of how the gypsy fund can be

used was discussed. Trustee Keang suggested that

there is now an increased risk of West Nile Virus

which is spread by mosquitoes and possibly the fund

should be used for spraying. Trustee Jacobs discussed

the costs of a survey for gypsy moths and he was told

that the amount now in the account has more than

enough if spraying for gypsy moths was required

again. P. Collman who was on the board at the me

the account was created explained that it was derived

from a special, voluntary assessment and was to be

kept separate from other funds. The aorney or accountant may have to determine if the money can be

used for anything other than gypsy moths.

The purchase of some new items of playground equip

ment is on hold for the new board.

NEW BUSINESS

Annual Meeng is Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm.

There are seven nominees. One current board mem

ber missed the deadline and would like to be on the

board again, but his name cannot be on the ballot.

The two vacant posions will be filled by the new

board as interested individuals come forward.

Refreshments will be provided by Trustees Fazio and

Sorrenno.

Neighbors connue to complain about the vulture

nuisance and have provided proof of a member feed

ing them. A cease and desist was already served on

the member who denied feeding them. Trustee

Keang made a moon to turn the maer over to the

aorney. Trustee Eisenberg seconded the moon and

it passed unanimously.

Professional community management services were

discussed if the community cannot get members in

terested in volunteering to be a Trustee. The bylaws

would have to be amended if this became necessary.

Trustee Derrick will look into the cost of management

services.

Trustee Mason asked about deer migaon services

available to the community. The deer populaon in

the neighborhood has increased, but no one was

aware of any way to limit damage to landscaping on a

community level.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Sep-

tember 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon

Center, preschool room. The moon was made and

seconded to adjourn at 8:33 pm. The moon passed

unanimously.

(Continued from page 7)

Deerfield Community Center

Meeng Minutes of September 6 , 2012

Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian Den

nis, Jack Keang, and Pauline Pe.

Commiee Members Absent: Ron Lenart, Tim Shrews

bury and Diana Sowle.Community Members Present: M. Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 7:05 PM. The minutes

of the July meeng were approved by unanimous vote.

Old Business:

9314 Montpelier Drive Hearing on Friday, September 7

on covenant violaons (fence, mold) and fines.

8711 Crestmont Lane Hold to next month regarding jet

skis on the lawn and debris in the yard.

12209 Shadetree Lane Leer sent (8/14) and one car

was fixed but there is a new one. Hold to next

month.

New Business:

12203 Briany Lane There is a hole on the side of the

house. A leer will be sent.

12302 Silverbirch Work van with cherry picker has

been moved from the street to the driveway. The

vehicle is used in daily commung.

12219 Valerie Lane No response to leer sent (9/4)

telling them they must have prior approval to build

the structure in their back yard and giving them the

size requirements for sheds. Hold for next month.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, October

4, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center, Pre

school Room. The meeng adjourned at 7:45 pm.

ACCC REPORT


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2012

Trustees in Aendance: Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Tim

Jacobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren

no.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, PatriciaDouville and David Eisenberg

Community Members Present: M. Boddie, L. Boesze,

M. Derrick, T. and C. Smith, J. Tilghman, and M. Hughes

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

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)

The minutes of the August 2012 board meeng were

reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

$19,096 was placed in the reserve account.

Collecon of delinquent accounts with our aorney

has recovered $13,000 since 2008. Trustee Fazio re

ported that she was a witness in court this week and

the judge ordered the defendants to make full res

tuon.

Trustee Fazio is meeng with the accountant this

week and will get the costs for compilaons, reviews

and audits.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

Mr. Boddie received a complaint concerning a com

mercial van parked in the street. The ACCC cannot

regulate parking in the streets, only in driveways. The

Security Commiee researched the applicable County

rules for street parking. County parking regulaons

were posted on the List Serv and published in the

newsleer and on the website.

A reminder to neighbors that leaves are not to be put

into the street will be posted in the next newsleer.

Trustee Mason asked that the ACCC take over moni

toring the vacant/abandoned houses. Mr. Boddie

said OK.

Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

Junk mail has been cleared out of the ListServe ac

count.

Trustee Jacobs needs to give the treasurer a bill to

have the domain name renewed ($30) before the end

of the year. He also has a receipt which he needs to

give to the treasurer for reimbursement.

Trustee Mason asked why he does not always see his

own messages to the yahoo group when they go out

on the list serv. He also has a design for the cover of

the next newsleer to encourage more parcipaon

on the list serv. Trustee Derrick will discuss Newsleer Covers with the Administrave Assistant.

Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson

Trustee Keang reported that a Montpelier resident has

permission to use the soccer field Wednesday evenings

for pracce.

Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson (absent)

No report. Trustee Derrick expects informaon on ADA

opons, rules for sponsored swim team members, and

suggesons for pool management for next year. It was

menoned that there were no complaints at the pool

this year.

Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson (absent)

The Labor Day Luau was well aended and even bigger

than the July 4th

party. Over 280 hamburgers and 200

hotdogs were served.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

The Board was told that the Execuve Commiee

approved donang $300 to PFC Adrian Morris Memo

rial Fund, PG County Police officer killed in line of

duty.

Trustee Mason distributed his report and said that

there were no crimes in Montpelier for the month.

County parking regulaons were posted on the List

Serv and published in the newsleer and on the web

site.

The Execuve Board approved a donaon of $300

(Benevolent Fund) to the Officer Morris Family Fund.

Officer Morris was the young police officer from Dis

trict VI who died in a car crash.

Trustee Mason will aend the County Advisory Board

which meets monthly. He asked if there were any

volunteers for the Cizens Police Academy which is a

12 week program (meets on Monday nights) which

teaches what a police officer does. Trustee Mason reminded the community to be wary

of scams and to call the police if a solicitor refuses to

leave aer being told that there is no solicing in

Montpelier or for violaons of the County noise ordi

nance.

Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio is sll trying to get the date for fixing the



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tennis court cracks. She also reported that a sign

came down and it will be put back up.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Keang has two bids for repairing the park

ing lot and the lowest bid is $114,000. He will get a

third bid. Trustee Derrick reported that P. Collman was re

viewing his files on the gypsy moth and he will check

the archives for files also to determine if the fund

can be used for other purposes.

The purchase of some new items of playground

equipment is on hold for the new board.

NEW BUSINESS

Annual Meeng is Sunday, September 23 at 2:00

pm. Trustee Derrick will present a slide show of the

past years accomplishments. Trustee Fazio and

Trustee Mason will speak also. The guest list will be

finalized and guests will be reminded that they have

five minutes if they wish to speak.

Trustees Fazio asked that the guard shack repoinng

be done. Trustee Keang has been trying to get

addional bids.

C. Smith reported on mosquito problems in the East

gate Lane area. She contacted Ms. Lehmans office

and the Maryland Department of Agriculture for

help. A representave of the DOA is scheduled to

survey Ms. Smiths property and that of nine neigh

bors to give suggesons on what they can do. Sev

eral members said that the neighborhood used to

be sprayed for mosquitos. Trustee Derrick encouraged them to keep the board informed on their find

ings and define the best acon for the community

and we could publish recommendaons for reduc

ing mosquito habitats in the Newsleer.

L. Boesze reported that speeding on Montpelier

Drive is terrible. Cars pass in the center lane and the

shoulder and speed through at 50 mph. He suggest

ed that the board look into geng police in un

marked cars. Trustee Derrick discussed speed mi

gang choke points and traffic circles. A Traffic

Commiee needs to be formed to find out how to

get support and funding for projects such as this.

Trustee Derrick asked those present to talk to their

neighbors and see if they can find a person willing to

lead a Traffic Commiee.

Trustee Mason suggested that a Welcoming Com

miee be created. He believes that he has someone

to chair the commiee. A proposed budget and a

descripon of their acvity should be presented to

the board.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Oc-

tober 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Cen

ter, preschool room. The moon was made and se

conded to adjourn at 8:35 pm. The moon passed

unanimously.


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

BALANCE SHEET

as of September 30, 2012


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TREASURERS REPORT

MCA Profit & LossSeptember 2012


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Connued from page 10

TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY

The keys to the new tennis lock are available. Please call 3017763267 before aempng to pick up your key.

They can be picked up at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane. It is imperave that all tennis players respect the use of

the courts and make every effort to prevent unauthorized use. That means locking up aer you play

and not giving out the keyto people who will not abide by the rules.

Lillian Fazio

Tennis Commiee Chair


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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORTTelephone Scam

Helen Hass, a long me Montpelier resident, successfully

avoided a phone scam. She received a call saying her

grandson was in a DC jail with a drug charge and the caller

wanted Helen to send a money gram for $4000 to release

him from jail. She became extremely suspicious when the

caller asked her to send the money to Lima, Peru and gaveher a 514 area phone number which is in Quebec, Canada.

Helen called her grandson's cell and found him to be okay.

She then called 911 and two District VI Police Officers came

and took her report. The FBI is also involved. Call 911 im

mediately if you experience this type of scam.

MCA does not have Approved Vendors List

The MCA does not have a list of approved vendors. We

have never given a company wrien permission to solicit in

Montpelier. If they don't have County approval and if they

don't have ID, please ask them to leave. If a person conn

ues to knock on your door, get his company name and

phone number and call their office. If a person will not

leave, call 911. Here is the small noce I tape next to my

door bell. It doesn't always work, but I've seen a few solici

tors walk away. This noce is compliments of a Montpelier

resident.

Unless you are family, a friend, or you

have an appointment, please do not disturb.

Ulity Imposters

Balmore Gas and Electric Company warns customers to

be aware of ulity imposters and be vigilant about personal

and home safety. Individuals may misrepresent themselves

as BGE employees in order to steal cash, gain entry into

customers homes or obtain credit card and personal infor

maon. Although it is rare for the BGE representave to

require entry into the customers home, if the entry is re

quested, the customer should always ask to see photo

idenficaon. All BGE employees and contractors carry

company idenficaon badges, which should be visible at

all mes, displaying their name, photograph and idenfica

on number. Customers may call BGE at 8006850123 to

verify the credenals of an individual vising their home

without an appointment. If customers are concerned for

their safety, contact 911. BGE no longer accepts cash pay

ments in the field and generally only requires entry into a

customers home in response to emergencies, to checkequipment, read meters or to start/stop service. Addion

ally, customers should never give personal informaon

such as credit card numbers to people claiming to repre

sent BGE. BGE regularly offers advice to customers in its

monthly bill insert, "BGE Connecons."

Identy The and Counterfeing Identy

The District VI COPS Coffee was led by Special DC FBI

Agent, Sam Kold, who has 24 years experience with coun

terfeing and identy the. He says there are over 12 mil

lion vicms each year and that one federal agency must be

charged with the invesgaon of each crime. He empha

sized the importance for each US Cizen to be vigilant and

prevent these crimes. Mr. Kold emphasized the following:

1. Request a free copy from each of the three credit bu

reaus every 12 months. They are: EQUIFAX 1800685

1111 or www.equifax.com; EXPERIAN 18883973742 orwww.experian.com; TRANSUNION 18009168800 or

www.transunion.com.

2. Monitor your checking account and your credit cards

regularly to for any irregularies. Nofy credit card compa

nies when traveling, especially out of the country.

3. Have a financially savvy family member or close friend to

ask quesons about investments and offers.

4. Be suspicious of all email, text, US Mail, and phone calls

about deals or scams. Check with financial friends.

5. Be careful when receiving "work from home" offers,

third party EBay type purchases, and unsolicited corre

spondence from alleged federal agencies, i.e., IRS.Automobile Break ins

A Montpelier resident reported a breakin to their car

parked in their driveway. There was lile taken because

there was very lile in the car. This resident didn't lock

their car and didn't have any outside lights on at night. We

can't guarantee that your car cannot be broken into, but

we assure you that the more precauons you take, the less

the chance of a robbery. Be prepared and be vigilant.

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Presentaon

There were five Montpelier residents at the last COPS

Coffee ATF presentaon by Special Agent Gregg Hine, a 23

year specialist for commercial arson cases. He handles larg

er arson cases in MD and works closely with State and

County ATF and police. ATF was formed in 1882 and reor

ganized a few mes to the present "Alcohol, Tobacco,

"Firearms, and Explosives," which is under the jurisdicon

of the US Jusce Dept. Their Naonal Laboratory Center is

in Beltsville. They test numerous types of fires, train local

firefighters, research fire sources, causes, and the best way

to treat. ATF recommends fire exnguishers and fire hoses

be aimed at the source of a small fire. Larger industrial fires

should be aimed in a circular moon so that the enre

flame is treated. They are also responsible for liquor and

cigaree tax stamps. Their Weapons Tracing Center is inMarnsburg, WV.

Speeding In Montpelier

Speeding automobiles and trucks in our community conn

ues, especially on Montpelier Drive and Mt. Pleasant Drive.

We see increased traffic which will be more noceable

when the MD 200 Inter County Connector is completed to

US Route 1. Muirkirk Rd, Cedarbrook Lane, and Montpelier

Drive will see the most increase. The County Police have

temporarily reduced the speeding and illegal passing but


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only when their highly visible cars and speed cameras are in

place. The Security and Safety Commiee plans to meet

with the Department of Public Works to develop a permanent plan to reduce speeding. Please contact Richard Ma

son, Security Chairman, if you would like to serve on this

traffic commiee.

COPS Coffee Fire Prevenon Meeng November 1, 2012

The next COPS Coffee presentaon is Thursday, November 1

at 1:00 PM at the Laurel Senior Center. The County Fire De

partment will discuss precauons we should take to prevent

fires, especially during the holidays. Remember to change

smoke detector baeries when you turn your clocks back

one hour on Sunday, November 4th..

Security Communicaons in Montpelier CommunityPlease read the word cloud collage in this issue of Mont

pelier Today. This represents important messages you

missed by not being on our Montpelier Email Group. The

Security Commiee uses the Email group to email many

mely security alerts and community police announce

ments. The easy to join Montpelier email group instrucons

is also in this magazine.

BE SAFE AND SECURE, AND PLEASE BE VIGILANT!

Richard Mason, Security Chairman


INTERESTED?Join the Montpelier community email list today and add to thediscussion. It is easy to join the Montpelier Email Group List. Go to our Montpelier website

http://montpelieronline.org/join-the-montpelier-email-list/Submit your request and wait a few days to get your invitation.

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Now that we are enjoying the cooler weather, many homeowners are having rec-

reaonal fires or burning leaves and twigs in their back yards. In Montpelier, it is

very likely that your outside fire does not comply with the County Code. It is im-

portant to understand the Countys requirements for fires, to pracce safety and

be considerate of our neighbors. According to informaon from Marc Bashoor,

Prince Georges County Fire Chief, County Code allows recreaonal and open

burning under certain circumstances with specific requirements:

At least 30 foot distance from structures (buildings, decks, sheds, etc.)

A 10 foot clearing around the fire (free of ignitable material) which must be

aended unl fully exnguished.

However, he also notes that ifany burning creates a nuisance for neighbors, both

the Fire Department and Health Department can and will act -- call the non-

emergency Watch Office 24 hours a day at 301-583-2200 and ask for a Special

Hazards Inspector to be sent out.

Code related to open burning and recreaonal fires is reprinted below.

Restrictions

on Fires

andFirewood in

Prince

Georges

County

Sec. 11-268. Open fires generally.

(a) Where permied by the provisions of Secon 19-

104, and 19-105 of this County Code, burning by open

fires shall be subject to the following condions:

(1) Open fires shall be aended at all mes unl

completely exnguished.

(2) Garbage, dead animals, animal waste, res,

plasc, rubber, and other materials which create dense

smoke or emissions injurious or noxious to people or

property shall not be burned.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to kindle

any open fire except leaf burning, cooking fires, or recre-aonal fires without first nofying Public Safety Commu-

nicaons of such burning. Where burning connues for

more than one (1) day, the Fire/EMS Department shall

be nofied prior to 8 A.M. on each day of burning.

(4) The Fire Chief or authorized representave

may prohibit such burning at any me it is determined

that the kindling of an open fire creates a fire hazard.

(5) Except for those fires used for cooking food

on property occupied by a single-family dwelling, open

fires shall be not less than thirty (30) feet from any

building or structure. A clear space free of ignitable

materials not less than ten (10) feet in diameter shall be

maintained around the fire.

hp://lis.princegeorgescountymd.gov/lis/

The Prince Georges County Code requires that all firewood stored on a

property must be neatly stacked and a minimum of 18" above the

ground or 6" above an approved weed-free surface.

If a Code Official issues a Noce of Violaon to the owner or responsible

person for the property. The owner has a specified amount of me to cor-

rect the violaons before being fined.

And now to

the

Firewood


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GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbors,

By the me you read this issue we will be well into the

fall of 2012. However, there is sll much gardening to be

done. For many of us, this just gives us an excuse to stay

outside and soak in the warm and comfortable fall days.

This me of year gives me opportunity for reflecon on

the results of new planng designs, renovaon of designsthat need change, plants that haven't thrived or just

wanng to create another look. Just like we want to up-

date our wardrobe, updang the garden should always

be on the list.

ARBOR -TRELLIS

Since your house has property on either side, did you

ever consider pung in arbors? The arbor is an invita-

on to enter the garden. It is the perfect structure for

defining an entry way, marking the beginning of a path or

simply providing a vercal interest. Arbors can be pur-

chased in wood, metal or vinyl. The rusc character of

wood compliments a country design and the curves cre-

ate a graceful passageway to support roses, clemas,

flowering vines and my favorite, Trumpet Vine that

aracts hummingbirds all summer and fall. You don't

have to spend lots of money for these arbors. Check out

second hand stores, Harbor Tools in Laurel or even kits

that are used for weddings.

POTS

I have put most of my energy in planng perennials in

the ground, but this year I have renewed my interest in

planng in pots. First of all, it is easier. I favor large plas-

c or Styrofoam pots which are light weight and easy to

move. I might place that pot or set of pots in the front of

the house in the spring me then move them to the

shade in the hot summer. Pots can be just as important

as the plants themselves. They can set the style and color

of the space. Somemes they can stand alone and be

the focal point.

This summer, as I was driving down the street, I spoed a

blue and white tall vase that my neighbor had set out by

the trash. Well, not for long ! I placed the vase on a met-

al table that I had purchased for ten dollars. This was

surrounded by large Lion's Head Day Lilies all of which

were the focal point from the entrance. Oen, at thisme of year garden shops are discounng items at below

cost just so they don't have to store them through the

winter. If you have clay or ceramic pots and are con-

cerned that they may crack, either take them inside,

empty them and turn them over or put them close to the

house, protected from the elements and wrap them.

FALL CLEAN UP

As always, if you cut and rake up the dying plants in the

fall, there will be less to do in the spring. I e up my fig

trees and place a fence around them. As I rake up the

leaves, I just pile those leaves around the tree. This will

protect the base roots from freezing and thawing

through the icy winter. The mulch blanket will keep the

soil temperature at about 32 degrees. My husband

helps by mowing the grass and fallen leaves which I thenplace directly into the flower beds or pile around the

boom of the rose bushes.

FOURTH SEASON

Oen the garden is almost abandoned in the winter,

partly because cold, snowy, icy weather prevents you

from geng outside, but there is another way of looking

at the garden. There are several

plants that have bright red berries

most of which aract the birds.

There is no need to cut the orna-

mental grasses back unl the

spring. They offer an arresng

display that compliments flowering

plants nearby while making an

elegant statement on their own.

As spring arrives or in late winter,

depending on how cold it is, the

most beauful flower will start to

bloom. Hellebores, many know it as Christmas Rose,

peaks its head up through the frost. The flowers vary in

color from greenish-white to pink and mauve. They re-

quire a moist but well drained soil posioned in the

shade of trees or at the foot of shrubs. The soil must be

rich in organic maer.

BULBS

Remember last year I suggested

the easy way to plant bulbs was in

various sized pots and insert be-

tween low bushes or plants so they

seem to just pop up and welcome

you in the spring? I am going to

add more good soil to each pot

and see what happens next spring.

One advantage has been that none

of the criers including marauding

deer have eaten them.

BIRDS

Please make that addional invest-

ment in purchasing good sunflower

seeds for the birds and keep those

feeders full all winter. Birds eat lots

of insects and grubs from your lawn.

Hang suet for the birds need to store(Continued on page 17)


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Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________

Please mail to: MCAP.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709-2503

...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.

JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE

ArchitecturalControl & compliance

Communications

Election committee

Finance

Facilities (Grounds)

Governing Documents

Pool Operations

Nominating

Security

Social

Tennis

Benevolent Fund

more fat in the cold and be ready to enlarge their family

in spring.

BAGWORMS

In the last issue I menoned that

I have the unwelcome "bag-worm

invasion" on some junipers. Well,

here is what the University ofMaryland says: Gypsy moth, bag-

worm and eastern tent caterpillar

will defoliate thousands of acres

of oak and other plants. Our job

is to prevent as many eggs from hatching in the spring

as possible. The egg masses are laid by the female

moths in spring. Bag-worm form a cocoon which hang

from the branches. They feed on deciduous plants such

as sycamore, maple, locust, arborvitae, juniper and

pine. I will keep pulling off those cocoons unl April

and what I can't reach, I will spray with Bayer Advanced

insect control that actually is absorbed into the plant. I

purchased this product at Behnke's nursery in Beltsville

and applied it in early September.

So as the temperature drops, I will be perusing the

magazines and catalogs for new ideas to update my

garden next spring.

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

You are all invited to my photography show at the John

Hollingsworth Gallery of the Pataxent Wildlife Museum.

The art work will be displayed for the month of Novem-

ber. This is my fourth me at the gallery and I am al-ways excited to share my passion for capturing the

beauty of God's gis with old and new friends.

Thanks for all your com-

ments. Quesons? E mail

[email protected] or

check the Home & Garden

Informaon Center website

www.hgic.umd.edu for other

mely ps.

Gloria Hynes,

Master Gardener

Prince Georges County


Photos in this column provided courtesy of Gloria Hynes

Santa Fly-In

Watch Santa fly

into the historic College Park

Airport and have your

picture taken with him.Enjoy holiday arts & crafts in the museum.

Saturday, December 1

12 noon - 4 pm

$4/adults; $3/seniors; $2/ages 2-18;

FREE/ages 1 & under

College Park Aviation Museum

1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740

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


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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee

Approval FormMember No: Date:

Name:Address:Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton

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

established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniouslywith the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, 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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Replacing your fence or driveway?

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request

Form Before You Start

Covenants are enforced and fines are leviedand collected. If you are planning any work to theexterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC ApprovalRequest Form located in every Montpelier Todaynews-letter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Sub-mit to:

MCAATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Meetings arethe first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at DeerfieldCommunity Center.

EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION(INCLUDING REPLACEMENT)

No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelierhome shall be made without prior approval (see ap-

proval form on the preceding page) from theACCC. This includes satellite dish installation. Allexterior colors and materials shall blend harmoniously

with the neighboring dwellings. IF YOU ARE RE-

PLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF OR SIDINGWITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERA-TIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRI-OR APPROVAL. All other changes/

replacements require PRIOR APPROVAL.Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute acovenant violation subject to enforcement, includingfines.

BOATS, CAMPERS, RVS, TRAILERS

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers are no longerallowed to be parked in your driveway andmust be in storage by November 1 through

March 31.Violations can result in a fine of $250 permonth.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests notification before placing aPOD, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot.Please include the maximum time that the struc-

ture will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form fornotification.

RENTING YOUR HOME

NOMONTPELIERHOMECANBEUSEDFORANYPUR-POSE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONEFAMILY. NOTIFYYOURRENTALMANAGEMENTCOM-PANY.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

If its November, then...

November 2, 10 amCedric Williams, Mixed MediaLibrary GalleryReception: November 2, 7-9 pmThrough mixed media collages, theartist observes the ways in whichbuildings, sufaces, and structureschange upon abandonment.

November 2-November 25Steven Williams, Mixed MediaResident Artist Gallery

November 2- November 25, 2012Reception: November 4, 2-4 pmUsing acrylic paint, found objects andimages on masonite, the artist con-structs paintings that draw from sur-realism and abstraction.

November 2-December 26Bowie State Art Faculty Exhibi-tion Main GalleryNovember 2-December 26, 2012Reception: November 2, 7-9 pm

Artists who teach at the BowieState University Arts Departmentwill participate in a group showfeaturing their latest works.

December 9-December 30Patuxent Art League Juried Exhi-bition -Main GalleryReception: December 9, 2-4 pmJuried by a regional professional, thisexhibition showcases work from art-ists who are 18 years and older andlive in Maryland, Virginia, and theDistrict of Columbia, and includespainting, drawing, photography,sculpture, collage and more.


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


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Holidays at Montpelier Mansion!NEEDLEART 2012 EXHIBITIONNovember 3-25, 11am-4pm (closed Thanksgiving)Sponsored by Stitching Pretty of Laurel, Montpelier hoststhe 17th annual Needleart show. See the rooms of Mont-pelier filled with a dazzling array of stitched art, from nee-dlepoint to ribbon work. Judges choose winners in severalcategories, and you the visitor are invited to vote for the

Peoples Choice award. Demonstrations of variousneedleart techniques are given daily. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $3/children 5-18, children 4 and under free.

NEEDLEART EXHIBIT LECTURE by Patty Yergey, De-signer And Expert On Reproductions and Preservation ofAntique Samplers. Wednesday, November 7, 7:30pmPatty Yergey owns a design company, Samplers Revisited,which specializes in historical antique reproduction needle-work charts for the discerning needle worker. The designscover all levels of stitching excellence. Many of these de-signs were stitched by girls that did not have the finestteachers, linens, or threads. Her designs will be availablefor sale, along with samples on exhibit.

SCHOOLGIRL NEEDLEWORK FROM MARYLAND ANDTHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Wednesday, November14, 7:30pmGloria Allen, author and expert on antique needlework, willdiscuss schoolgirl needlework from both Maryland and the

District of Columbia, and the research behind her newbook, Columbia's Daughters: Girlhood Embroidery fromthe District of Columbia. She will sell and sign copies ofthis book and her previous book, A Maryland Sampling:

Girlhood Embroidery, 1738-1860. Free

HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS &

ORNAMENT EMPORIUMFriday, December 7, 6 9 pm, isTeacher Appreciation Night!Teachers get in free!Saturday, December 8, 6 9 pm, isPublic Safety Employee & Active

Duty Military Appreciation Night! Police, firefighters,EMTs & active duty military get in free!Warm up your winter evenings with festive music, lovelycandlelight, and traditional holiday greens. Area perform-ers entertain nightly. Light refreshments served.New this year, the Holiday Ornament Emporium, fea-turing original, handmade ornaments by juried artists, willbe up during Candlelight Tours, and until December 23.All Ages. $3 adults, $1 children ages 6 17 (free for ages5 and under). See above for designated free nights.

No reservations required. Refreshments served.Holiday Ornament Emporium, Dec 7 through 23,Thursday Tuesday (closed Wed), 11 am to 3 pm andduring Candlelight Tours.

WINTER BREAK STORIES AND CRAFTS OF LONG AGOThursday, December 27 11am for preschoolers, 1pm forelementary school students. Hear holiday and winter sto-ries from long ago, told by costumed interpreters, makecrafts, and more. $2/residents, $3/non-residents. Reser-vations recommended.

Mail to:

Friends of Montpelierc/o Jeri Witt12215 Shadetree LaneLaurel, MD 20708

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events

Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $15/yearAdditional Family Member: $5/year

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE CASH CHECK For more information or reservationsMontpelier Mansion:

(301) 377-7817;

TTY (301) 699-2544

[email protected] www.pgparks.com

The Montpelier Film SeriesDecember 8, 6:30 pmDinner and a Movie:Love in the Time of CholeraYoung Florentino and Fermina fall passionately in love.When Fermina chooses to marry a wealthy, well-borndoctor, Florentino is devastated and throws himselfinto hundreds of romances all while his heart is re-served for her. When Ferminas husband dies, Florenti-no attends the funeral with the intention of winning her

back after all these years.

Tickets for both dinner and the film are $30/person,and must be purchased by 12 noon on the Friday im-mediately preceding the screening.Film only tickets are available for $15/person on theday of the screening. Seating is limited and film onlytickets may not always be available.



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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 lisng.

Please call 888 622-4630 x103 or email [email protected] to be included on the next Helping Hands

registry or if any updates are needed on your lisng.

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Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !

Montpelier SpecialistMontpelier SpecialistMontpelier SpecialistMontpelier Specialist

Licensed & Bonded State Masters Lic#1291

Residential & Commerical

Cheryls

Pet Grooming

301 490-1126

Special attention to the

YOUNG, OLD, and BAD!

$10 off for all new customers

Laurel Business

Est. 1980

Montpelier Resident


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