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Past Issues July 2002 June 2002 May 2002 April 2002 March 2002 February 2002 January 2002 December 2001 November 2001 October 2001 September 2001 August 2001		Spring Ridge Review Newsletter August 2002 The School Year Will Begin Soon Before long, the leaves will change and kids will be heading back to school. Please remember to watch out for children crossing streets and waiting at the bus stops. Parents: Remind your children to practice safety when crossing streets and waiting for buses. Drivers: Please slow down around the bus stop areas and cross walk areas, especially by the school. School Corner Upcoming Events at the Spring Ridge Community Schools presented by the PTAs and PTSAs of Spring Ridge Elem., Oakdale Elem., T.J. Middle and T.J. High Schools. August 8 Pre_ordered school supply kit pick_up _ OES 22 10am_2pm-Open House for new and returning students _ TJMS 5-7pm - Orientation for K students and parents _ OES Pre_ordered school supply kit pick_up _ OES 23 Open House 2:30-4 -SRES 26 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 28 6_7pm _PTA Back to School Night _ K Parents only _ OES September 3 7pm _ PTA Meeting _ OES 11 6:45pm _ PTSA meeting and Back to School Night _ TJMS 12 7_8pm _ PTA Back to School Night _ 1st thru 5th Grade Parents _ OES 6:30-8:30 PTA Back to School Night K-2 Parents - SRES 17 6:30-8:30 PTA Back to School Night 3-5 Parents - SRES For more information please contact the respective schools. Required By Frederick County Frederick County requires all cats and dogs to be licensed. According to Frederick County Animal Control Ordinance, Division 2 Section 1-5-33: “No person shall own or have custody of any dog or cat over six (6) months of age unless such dog/cat is licensed as herein provided, and has been vaccinated against rabies in a procedure approved by the Maryland Public Health Veterinarian. Proof of rabies vaccination shall be given to the seller of dog and cat licenses.” For your convenience you may purchase your dog/cat license at the Visitor Center. ADS Schedule* ADS may from time to time change their routes and pick up schedule. It would be advisable that the homeowners put their trash out the evening before, after 6 p.m., to avoid not having their trash picked up the following morning. “The Law” As you may know, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has jurisdiction over Spring Ridge. When there is a crime being committed such as soliciting, noisy parties, illegally parked vehicles on county roads, or any suspicious vehicle please call the Sheriff’s office first and then notify management. The Sheriff’s office has the ability to remedy the problem quickly in most cases. The Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phone number is 301-694-1046. Crime Prevention Tip of the Month: With the hot summer we have been experiencing, drivers and passengers may be leaving their windows rolled down in their vehicles. Be sure to roll up those windows and keep your doors locked! An open window in a vehicle may lead to theft of radios, cell phones, and even theft of the vehicle itself. Don’t be a victim of a crime that can be easily prevented. Board of Directors Corner 1) The Board has given approval to Boy Scout Troop 371's project to stencil the storm drains in Spring Ridge, indicating that they are part of the Chesapeake Bay's drainage. We appreciate them undertaking this extensive environmental project. 2) A reminder, pool passes are not transferable, they are for Spring Ridge residents only. Individuals using a guest pass must be accompanied by a Spring Ridge resident. 3) The Volunteer Appreciation party went off without a hitch on June 27th. Thanks once again to all those who volunteered in 2001 and 2002. Blood Drive Time Blood supplies nationwide have reached critically low levels, with less than one day’s supply of several blood types. Thousands of accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies and countless others who need blood to stay alive are hoping you'll care enough to help them. All blood types are needed. Come give blood at the Visitor Center on September 23, 2002 from 1-7pm. Please contact Brenda at 301-620-0782 if you are interested in donating to schedule your appointment. Thank you. Directory Days Are Here Again! The 2003 Spring Ridge Directory is under way. Any NEW residents who wish to be included needs to fill out the form on page. 5 of this newsletter. If you are already listed in the directory, but have changes, please notify management via e-mail at brenda.mm@pmpbiz.com or other written correspondence. NO CHANGES? Do nothing. However, those interested in keeping their name and phone number listed on the helper list must submit the form. The forms must be submitted by December 1, 2002 to be included. ADVERTISING: Residents who are interested in advertising in the 2003 Directory should contact the management office at 301-620-0782 and leave a name, mailing address and number. Please keep your eyes on the upcoming newsletters for information and updates. Landscaping Treatments STM will have 4 more applications this Summer and Fall: one in September, November and December 2002. Most of the treatments will be fertilization rather than herbicidal treatments. There will be one broadleaf weed control application in October. Treated areas will be posted with signs throughout the property. These areas should not be walked upon by the homeowners or pets until the treatment has dried. Pool News ADULT NIGHT- Only a few Adult Nights remain this season, and you won't want to miss them!! They are August 12th and August 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. These are great times to relax at the pool with your favorite float, read a book, or bring your BONKO group. MOM/DAD - You need a night out! Why don't you join us on August 12th and August 26th? TEEN PARTY- Calling All Teens! It's your turn to PAAARRRTY! The second annual teen party will be held on August 17th from 8:30 until 11 PM for ages 11 - 17. The enclosed admission slip must be presented; no one will be admitted wihout it. Admission is $5.00. Music will be provided by Silver Spring Sound. There will also be pizza and soda. Come and dance, eat and have fun with your friends! PARKING- Just a reminder..... As parking is very busy at the pool, please remember that there are two bike racks available for your convenience. And please, NO parking along the curbs whereas it causes congestion and potential danger. The parking lot is often filled to the limit with young children and parents walking to their cars.... please SLOW DOWN! NEW MEMBERS NEEDED- Get wet with us!! Yes, we are an active, vibrant pool committee. We would appreciate having more members to join our committee so that we can maintain our status as the best pool group in the county. Incidently, you don't even have to know how to swim to join. Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month from 5-7pm at the Visitor Center. FAMILY PARTY - All those who attended the Family Party on Sunday July 21st had more fun than they imagined! Food was available for residents to purchase and a DJ was on hand for everyone’s enjoyment. Once again, the kids’ coin dive was a huge success! The limbo and relay races were also big hits this year. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the following local businesses who donated certificates and merchandise for our door prizes: Spring Ridge Photo, Paul's Ice Cream and Coffee Gourmet, Spring Ridge Cleaners Exxon, Weis Market, J & P's Pizza Restaurant, Blockbuster Video, Spring Ridge Salon and Spring Ridge Liquor. SCUBA- The Brass Anchor SCUBA Center completed two "Discover SCUBA" sessions for residents of Spring Ridge. They are definitely a "Class Act". We thank them for coming with all the equipment, professional dive masters, and stellar attitude in giving us this experience You can still sign up for their course which will take place every Monday and Tuesday night for five weeks from 6:30 - 8:30 beginning July 29th. Classroom time will be held at the Brass Anchor on E. Church St. and pool time will be here at Spring Ridge. Cost for the course is $299. plus fins, snorkel and masks. Call or stop by the Visitors Center if interested POOL TOUR- Miss Amy's Day Care Center had an educational and enjoyable experience seeing how the pools operate. Valissa, Assn't Mgr. at the pool, demonstrated for the children how the chlorine and Ph levels in the pool are tested. She also let them see the vacuum system and pumps that keep the pools sparkling clean. Questions about duties of the lifeguards were answered. Next year we hope tours can be expanded for youth groups. POOL PASS NO-NO’S- Homeowners may not lend their pool passes or guest passes to non residents to use. The SR pool is intended for SR residents and their guests ONLY. Guests without a full-time resident accompanying them will not gain access in the pool. Also, delinquent homeowners who have their pool privileges revoked should not be brought into the pool as a guest of another homeowner. All parties involved in violating this notice is subject to revoked pool pass privileges for the remainder of the season. Please be aware of the drought in Frederick County. Help conserve water by taking shorter showers and keeping an eye on your children in the bathrooms. If you see children playing in the showers– speak up or at least tell a guard. Please check Lost and Found if you have lost anything at the pool. Check the pool bulletin board so you can keep up on pool events. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the pool committee please submit them in writing to the Visitor Center. Swim tests are still being given daily by the guards. If your child hasn’t passed his/her swim test and received their bracelet see one of the guards and ask what you need to do in order for your child to become a “swimmer”. The Recration Committee News The Fourth of July Bike Parade was a huge success. Congratulations to all the winners for Most Patriotic and Most Creative bike, wagons and strollers. Thanks to Alison Stumpfig, Mary Morgan and to all the volunteers for making this a fun-filled event. Playgroups are still forming. Please call Kim Shull at 301-663-7818 for details. The groups currently meet on Monday mornings at 10am at the Spring Ridge Park. Please feel free to attend. The Adult Pool Party will be Saturday, August 24th from 8-midnight. The cost is $10 per person. Gather your neighbors and come to the pool for great music, lots of delicious finger foods, soft drinks and swimming. A raffle will be held and tickets will be available at the door. Everyone is welcome to BYOB but NO GLASS BOTTLES. Please fill out the registration form on page 5 of this newsletter and return it to the Visitor Center by 8/21. Pre-registration is needed for this event. Checks can be made payable to: SRRC (Spring Ridge Recreation Committee). The next Recreation Committee Meeting is Monday, August 12th at 7pm at the Visitor’s Center. Topics on the agenda will be the Community Yard Sale, a Seniors event, and the SR Golf Tournament. Everyone is invited to attend. If you have any questions, please call Karen Ritter at 301-831-4228. Attention Men and Women golfers of Spring Ridge…plans have been finalized for our 1st Annual Spring Ridge Golf Tournament to be held Wednesday, October 9th. It will be a Scramble event held at Musket Ridge Golf Club, which is a beautiful course about 20 minutes west of here in Myersville. The cost will be $76 per person for golf, a continental breakfast, lunch, and prizes for everyone. The 88 spots will fill up fast, so turn your form along with your check or cash into the Visitor’s Center. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a day of golf together. Please complete the entry form to register. 2002 Spring Ridge Golf Tournament Details Date: October 9, 2002 (Wednesday) Place: Musket Ridge Golf Course 3555 Brethren Church Road, Myersville, MD Times: 7:30 - 8:45am Free driving range, team assignments and intros, and a fine Continental Breakfast in the Clubhouse 8:45 - 9:00am Mount up on carts to travel to your starting hole 9 - 1:30(approx.) Play an exciting 18 holes of golf with your team 1:30 - ??? Eat a fine lunch with new and old friends, and receive some great prizes Please send the entry form located at the end of the newsletter and your check for $76.00 to: Spring Ridge Recreation Committee 6134D Springwater Place Frederick, MD 21701 Make checks payable to: Spring Ridge Recreation Committee
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