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Past Issues February 2005 January 2005 December 2004 November 2004 October 2004 September 2004 August 2004 July 2004 June 2004 May 2004 April 2004 March 2004 February 2004 January 2004		Spring Ridge Review Newsletter April 2005 Board of Director’s Corner Next Meeting: April 19th - 7pm at Visitor Center 1. It is with regret that the Board has accepted Dave Ryan’s resignation as Chair-Person of the Finance Committee. For the past seven years Dave has worked tirelessly on the Spring Ridge Conservancy budgets, assessments, investments, and reserve study. He has provided us with excellent advice and many tools to manage our financial resources. We wish Dave the best in his future endeavors. 2. The Spring Ridge Directories have been distributed thanks to the many volunteers. 3. The Board received a preliminary proposal for the design and construction of the new fire station. It will be similar to the West View Station on New Design Road, but will not have a cupola. The projected cost is $2.2 million. 4. The Board has received quotations to replace the playground equipment on Ridgefield Circle and Flagstone Court. This will be accomplished this spring and summer. 5. The Board appreciates the residents who volunteered to serve on the Board filling Mr. Hammerle’s term and congratulations to Terri Kubic, who will serve the remainder of his term. ACC Fine Warning Since the completion of the annual ACC inspection, Management has sent out over 300 letters to homeowners who installed items on the property but did not apply for them. Several months have passed and over 200 of those of you that received these letters have not responded. According to the Architectural Guidelines the Board of Directors has the right to issue a fine against any and all homeowners who have not applied for their changes. Please take the time to complete this simple process and avoid the possible upcoming fine. Shovels, and Sleds, and Salt, Oh My! The winter weather is gone, but the signs that it was here still remain. This is a reminder that after a winter event, you should bring in all your shovels, sleds, and other winter gear. Do not leave it sitting on your front porch. During the last inspection there were more than 100 homes that had at least a shovel being stored in their front yard. Please store these items in their proper places. Management will be paying especially close attention to this during the next inspection. Solicitors Management would like to provide the following information to residents regarding solicitors/solicitation: i Spring Ridge has a No Solicitation policy. There are “No Solicitation” signs at both entrances of the community. i Solicitors who go to homes door to door sometimes state they have a permit to solicit on the property. Please note that this is information is false. Permits are not issued for solicitation in Spring Ridge because the community is considered private property. i If a solicitor comes to your door, please tell them there is No Soliciting in Spring Ridge. Then immediately call Management in the Visitor Center at 301-620-0782 to report the solicitor (Be sure to include the name of the street where the solicitor was seen). If the solicitor comes over a holiday or weekend, please call the Frederick County Sheriff’s office at 301-694-1046 to report them. Calendar of Events Apr. 11 ~ 7pm - Recreation Committee Meeting at VC Apr. 12 ~ 7pm - Pool Committee Meeting at VC Apr. 13 ~ 7pm - ACC Meeting at VC Apr. 14 ~ 7pm - Hampton Court I BOD Meeting at VC Apr. 19 ~ 7pm - Conservancy BOD Meeting at VC Apr. 20 ~ 7pm - FAN Club Social at VC Apr. 21 ~ 7pm - Spring Ridge Condo Annual Meeting at VC Apr. 27 ~ 7pm - Sharks Swim Team Meeting at VC Paying HOA Dues Via Online Banking Any residents who pay their HOA Dues via Online Banking should provide their bank the following address: 82-A Worman’s Mill Court; Frederick, MD 21701. Do Not Use the P.O. Box address on the payment coupons. This causes your payments to be late. Boy Scout Mulch Sale Boy Scout Troop 371 will be holding a Mulch Sale on Saturday, April 16th. Residents may pre-order the mulch and have the option of picking it up at the Visitor Center Parking Lot for a $4.25 fee or having it delivered to their home for a $5.00 fee. For more information, please call Jim Eaton at 301-831-6560. Trash Reminder Management has recently noticed that residents in single family and townhouses have been leaving their trash out for extended periods of time. Management would like to remind residents of the following rules and regulations published in the Declaration of Covenants of Spring Ridge: 6. “Trash and garbage containers shall not be permitted to remain in public view except on days of trash collection and after 6pm on days prior to trash collection. Trash shall be stored in closed metal containers or containers constructed of other suitable materials. No incinerator shall be kept or maintained upon any lot.” 7. “No garbage or trash containers shall be kept on the front or side yard of any lot, and, garbage and trash containers kept or maintained in the rear yards of any lots shall be screened from public view at all times.” Your cooperation in keeping Spring Ridge a beautiful community is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Vacation Rentals Coconut Malorie-OC. Bayside adjacent to Fager’s Island (59th Street & The Bay), 750 sq. ft. suite/efficiency, sleeps four (4) people, Jacuzzi, pool, and fitness room. July 2-9, 2005. $650.00, contact Nancy at 301-293-0146. Cancun Rental - Westin Regina. One (1) bedroom, great beach, various weeks available. $1,000.00 per week. Contact Nancy at 301-293-014. Yard Waste Recycling For Single Family and Town Homes: Yard waste and grass clippings pickup will occur on Wednesdays from April through November only. Grass and other yard clippings can be placed in paper bags, kraft bags, or loose in uncontaminated containers. The trash hauler cannot/will not take grass/yard waste in plastic bags. No sod will be allowed. 4" diameter branches may be bundled with cord and recycled as well, as long at the bundle does not exceed 4' in length. All yard waste and grass clippings will be recycled which helps our environment and saves the association in landfill dumping fees. Should you have any questions, contact the management office at 301-620-0782. Lost and Found Found - Bicycle. Fuji Bicycle. Please call 301-620-0793 and please be prepared to provide a description of the bicycle. Book Mobile Information The Frederick County Book Mobile will be at the Visitor Center parking lot on Monday, April 11th and Monday, April 25th, 2005 from 3pm to 7pm. If you need additional information about Library Services, please call Extension Services at 301-694-1615. Classifieds For Sale: Wooden Dining Table Set. Includes 2 leaves, 6 swivel around rocker chairs, muted colors appearing beige, and very comfortable. $260.00 OBO; Couch. 90 inch FLEXSTEELE Couch, striped hunter green and burgundy, like new condition. $375.00 OBO; Lazy-Boy. Large, comfortable, champagne colored, and very good condition. $75.00 OBO; TV-Room Chair. Large, comfortable, chocolate velour-type material, and in great condition. $50.00 OBO; Chair. Ice cream parlor chair, wrought iron. $30.00 OBO; Misc. Antique Collection: Utensils, tins, boxes, etc. Separately priced; Misc. Items. Baskets, Frames, Small Tables. All individually priced; Endirons Set. $25.00 OBO; Mink Coat. Black, Gorgeous, Women’s size 10. $5,000.00 OBO; and Jacket. Foxxy Blue Fox Jacket, Women’s size 12. $220.00 OBO. For any of the above items, please call 301-662-3450. Ice Skating Dress. Black Velvet, long sleeved with chiffon skirt and black velvet matching zipper jacket, like new, youth large. $55.00; Ice Skating Dress. Turquoise Velvet, long sleeved with chiffon skirt, like new, youth large. $45.00. For either dresses, call 301-631-1272. Soccer Shoes. Youth size 2.5, black, only used two (2) seasons. $8.00 OBO. Call 301-620-1462. Futon. Queen Size Futon with blond hardwood frame. Converts from (firm) bed to sofa. Great condition, hardly used. $120.00. Call 301-698-5160. Wanted: Soccer Shoes. Size 5 Youth Soccer Shoes. Call 301-620-1462. Forsythia & Burning Bush Will Look Different This Spring! Tall, overgrown, and leggy forsythia and winged euonymus (Burning Bush) shrubs will be given a new lease on life this spring through renovation pruning performed by ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance. Renovation pruning involves selective removal of the oldest heaviest stems as close to the ground as possible and leaving the newer stronger stems at about 24 inches in height. A few facts: # On deciduous shrubs this pruning will stimulate new shoots to grow just below the pruning cut. The new shoots will give you dense vigorous growth that will be trained into a shapely bush. # The proper timing of renewal pruning is important. Severely overgrown shrubs will respond best if pruned just before new growth begins. # The only downside is that you lose a season of bloom on forsythias. So be prepared this spring to see compact, crisp shrubs standing where overgrown mounds of dense foliage once lurked. Decorating Dilemmas Solved! At April FAN Club Social Need some decorating ideas to spruce up the rooms in your home? Come to our next FAN Club Social scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th at 7pm in the Visitor Center. Karri Mast from Interior Stylist by Karri will discuss “Transforming Space to Fit Your Style.” Transform your room from ordinary to extraordinary in just a few hours. Whether you’re creating a new space or just rethinking your present one, there are a lot of simple, good design strategies that will be discussed. Her ideas may give you that added inspiration to get ready for spring. The FAN Club, which is open to all Spring Ridge residents, provides opportunities to socialize with neighbors through monthly socials, interest group activities, and special events. For more information, please call Welcoming Chairperson, Donna Seely at 301-624-1991. Pool Committee News Water Aerobics – Pending Board of Directors approval, a Water Aerobics program will hopefully commence this season for classes. The Pool Committee is looking for your input on the Water Aerobics. Send your email response to the Pool Committee at springridgepool@adelphia.net . After many discussions, the Pool Committee decided to keep the age at 11 years old for being admitted without adult supervision. The Pool Committee is working closely with Century to ensure that children adhere to the Pool Rules. A Snack Shack is now in the “whispering stages.” One of the possibilities is that the Snack Shack may be managed by one of our own establishments, Paul’s Café. Sharkey’s Tip for Pool Etiquette - Remember, the guards are there for your safety and enjoyment. Help them out by listening to them and being polite to them. Watch for details regarding Water Aerobics and the Snack Shack in future newsletters. Please join us for the next Pool Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 12th at 7pm in the Visitor Center. Recreation Committee News Thanks to all who came out on March 19th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. We could not have had a better day for the event. We had a total of 118 children attend, what a great turnout! The children were able to enjoy a great petting zoo, snacks, and of course, the Easter Bunny. A big thanks to Heidi Hambrecht, Melinda Yuhas, Tina Gamble, Katie Horning, Laura Garner, Darren Ritter, Jeff Ketchum, Michele Kavanagh, and Sarah Amoriell. The Spring Ridge Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 21st from 8am-1pm. Look for the registration slip in the May newsletter. Call Christine Clark at 301-624-5489 or Tina Gamble at 301-228-3676. T-Ball will begin Saturday, April 2nd for ages 3-5. Registration will begin at 9am at the soccer field. Play will be from 9:30am-10:30am. Bring your glove. Volunteers are needed. Call Laura Garner at 301-514-7318. The Summer Music Concert Series begins Monday, May 30th from 6pm-8pm at the soccer field. Call Kelly Crispell at 301-631-8177. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, April 11th at 7pm in the Visitor Center. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Shark’s Swim Team News Summer is on it’s way and the Spring Ridge Sharks Swim Team season is getting closer! The Swim Team Committee is planning events for an exciting season! Our next committee meeting is Thursday, April 27th at 7pm at the Visitor Center. Watch the marquee for any changes. We invite all swim parents, past and present, to come and help with the plans for the season. Registration for the swim team is Sunday, May 15th from1pm-4pm. Registration forms will be in the next newsletter and available at the Visitor Center after May 2nd. At registration only, we will have swim apparel and team swim suits to try on and order (team suits are optional). Completed Registration Forms are to be turned into the Visitor Center. Registration runs from May 15th through June 4th. Ages of swimmers are five (5) through eighteen (18). We are a part of the FSSL (Frederick Summer Swim League) and one of fourteen teams comprised of three divisions. We are in Division I. Our swim season begins May 31st through July 31st. Meets are held on Saturdays starting the second half of June through July 31st. Questions? Please contact SCARRGO2@aol.com. Thank you, Johannes Gross, Chair Gary Roeder, Co-Chair
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