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Spring Ridge Review Newsletter
February 2004

Board of Directors Corner-February 2004
Meeting: February 17, 2004 at 7 p.m.

1. The Board thanks Dorothy Ellis and Susie Houston for stepping forward as the Co-Chairs for the Recreation Committee. Look for their February meeting announcement in the newsletter.

2. As part of the “Spring Cleanup” in Spring Ridge the board will be putting a new piece of playground equipment at the Spring Forest Playground. Let us know what you think about this new addition.

3. The Finance Committee is looking for new members. This committee reviews the operating and capital budgets, reviews all expenses, and makes recommendations to the Board concerning our investments. If interested please contact Richard Gemmell at 301-620-0782.

4. Shortly, in conjunction with the Architectural Change Committee (ACC), the Board will begin reviewing the covenants as they apply to some of the new construction materials. Specifically, the Board will review substitutes for pressure treated lumber used for both decking and fencing.

Directory Volunteers Needed

The 2004 Spring Ridge Community Directory is complete and ready for distribution. Management is seeking volunteers to distribute directories throughout the community. If you are interested in volunteering to distribute directories, please contact the Visitor Center at 301-620-0782. Thank you.

Blood Mobile

The Mobile American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2004 from 12 noon - 4pm in the Visitor Center parking lot. If you are interested in donating, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment.

Winter Weather

It has come to our attention that residents are leaving their shovels, brooms, sleds, and other winter equipment at the front of their properties long after the weather event has ceased. We would like to remind you that storage of items at the front of properties is prohibited. We will understand the items being left out during the weather event, but we ask that you bring them in when you are finished with them. Your cooperation in keeping Spring Ridge an attractive community is appreciated.

Calendar of Events

Feb. 2 ~ 3pm to 7pm - Book Mobile
Feb. 3 ~ 7pm - Pool Committee Meeting in VC
Feb. 6 ~ ACC Deadline
Feb. 10 ~ 7pm - Recreation Committee Meeting in VC
Feb. 11 ~ 7pm - ACC Meeting in VC
Feb. 12 ~ 7pm - Hampton Court II Board Meeting in VC
Feb. 17 ~ 12 noon to 4pm - Blood Mobile in VC Parking Lot
                  7pm - Conservancy Board Meeting in VC
Feb. 18 ~ 7pm - FAN Club Remodeling Expo in VC
Feb. 24 ~ 7pm - Spring Ridge Condo Boar Meeting in VC
Feb. 28 ~ 7pm to midnight - FAN Club 10th Anniversary Party at Holiday Inn - Route 40

Neighborhood Watch Needs Revived at Spring Ridge

If you were not able to attend the Annual Meeting this past November, you missed Dfc. Kevin White of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department. Officer White spoke about the Neighborhood Watch program in Frederick County and the need to rekindle interest here within Spring Ridge. Officer White indicated that Spring Ridge is a relatively quiet community but we are not without some problems. And in an effort to maintain the safe, quiet status, the Neighborhood Watch program must be revitalized. The program needs block captains to volunteer to promote, disseminate, and support the Neighborhood Watch program.
Let this be the year that you actually pitch in and volunteer.

Please contact Dfc. Kevin White at 301-694-2167

Frederick Baseball Association

The Frederick Baseball Association for 12 and under Baseball, and 14 and under Girls Softball, is holding spring registration on Saturdays and Sundays, February 21 through March 14, 2004 1pm to 4pm at Staley State Park (across from North Frederick Elementary School (Motter Avenue and 10th Street). For more information call 301-695-9066.

Street Light Update

As you may or may not know, all of the Spring Ridge street lights are maintained by Allegheny Power. Management inspected every street within the development and forwarded to Allegheny Power a list of 19 street lights that were either burned out, on 24/7, or damaged. Hopefully, Allegheny Power will get to work on these lights. If you see a street light that has recently been damaged or burned out, please call management with the pole number. Thank you.

A New Book Group is Forming

A new book group is organizing to study the works by and about J.R.R. Tolkien. While Lord of the Rings (LOTR) is sure to be discussed at some point, it will not be the focus of this group. Other activities of the group can be the LOTR related Trivial Pursuit games, collectable items showing, trading, and buying whatever else interests and informs the group members regarding Tolkien. I’ve recently joined the Tolkien Society and hope to have access to their vast store of publications for the group’s use. I hope to bring back some wonderful things when I visit Oxford, Great Britain in April.

The first organizational meeting will be Wednesday, February, 25, 2004 at 7:00 pm at my home: Linda Turner, 6302 Hawkins Court North, just off of Spring Ridge Parkway, 301-668-8210. This is open to everyone interested, all ages, and not just Spring Ridge Residents, so invite others to join in!

Please call ahead so I know how many to plan for, as refreshments will be served. “We have only to decide what to do with the time that we have been given.” - J.R.R. Tolkien. This seems to be a great way to spend it.

Thank you - Linda Turner

Towing Concerns

Management has recently come to a new agreement with Dorsey’s Towing. This is a reminder that Dorsey’s and Management will be diligent in patrolling the parking lots of all the Condo Associations as well as the Town House parking lots. Residents in Town Houses are encouraged to move their cars at least once every fifteen (15) days. Condo residents should move their cars at lease once every thirty (30) days (as stated in your documents). Commercial and oversized vehicles are not permitted unless they are here conducting business at the time. Also, please be sure that all your vehicles have current tags on them. The full explanation of parking rules is available in your documents. Vehicles in violation will be tagged and towed within seventy-two (72) hours.

Ecology Services Contact Information

As of November 17, 2003, all Ecology Services Customers with missed pick-ups or bulk collection requests should contact 301-528-8001. All billing questions please call 1-800-932-7229.

Upcoming Events at the Spring Ridge Community Schools presented by the PTAs and PTSAs of Spring Ridge Elem., Oakdale Elem., Thomas Johnson Middle and Thomas Johnson High Schools.

Feb. 2 ~ 7pm - Safe and Sane Meeting - TJHS
Feb. 3 ~ 7pm - PTA Meeting - SRES
7pm - PTA Meeting - OES
Feb. 9 ~ 7pm - PTSA Executive Meeting - TJMS
Feb. 16 ~ Schools Closed
Feb. 19 ~ 7pm - PTSA General Meeting - TJHS
Feb. 20 ~ 7pm - PTSA Dance, 7th grade - TJMS

For more information please contact the respective schools. Times and dates subject to change.

Schifferstadt’s “Shingle Mingle”

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum in Frederick is mounting a campaign to replace their roof. For a donation of $100 or more, you will receive an invitation to the Shingle Mingle, an evening of food, wine and entertainment, at Marameade, a historic estate near Middletown.

Listed on the Register of Historic Places, Schifferstadt is the oldest building in Frederick. Schifferstadt is a fine example of German Colonial architecture. Tours are available from April through December. For information and tickets, contact Janet Riley at 301-698-1363.

Book Mobile Information

The Frederick County Library Book Mobile will be at the Visitor Center parking lot on Monday, February 2, 2004 from 3pm - 7pm. Come with the kids and get some books you can enjoy together.

If you need additional information about the bookmobile or other library services call your local branch or the Extension Services at 301-694-1615.

2003-2004 Snow Removal

Single Family Homes: All streets are maintained and plowed by Frederick County, including Spring Ridge Parkway, and Ridgefield Drive. All sidewalks in the single family neighborhoods are to be shoveled by the homeowner.

Town Homes and Condos: Here are some of the snow removal guidelines for the 2003-2004 season. In a snow/sleet storm, if accumulation is under 2", the contractor is to apply chemicals to the common sidewalks and roads. If total snow/sleet accumulation is 2-4", the contractor is to begin plowing only after 2" has actually accumulated on the roadways. Chemical application will begin with the parking areas and private roads, followed by common sidewalks. In a big snowstorm, the contractor will plow to open up the private roads. However, most of the detailed snow removal work will not take place until after the snow has finished falling.

The asphalt walking path will be shoveled from Knollwood Drive to the school. However at the corner of Ridgefield Drive, only one side of the street will be shoveled to the school. The side that seems better to shovel is the Visitor Center side since the school itself doesn’t shovel their own path on Ridgefield Drive. There are safe cross-overs in front of the school. (Management will remain flexible on these issues as the needs change in the community.)

Town Homes: One or two parking spots in the overflow lots should be used for snow piles. CONTRACTORS ARE NOT TO CLEAR OUT INDIVIDUAL PARKING SPOTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO MOVE THEIR VEHICLES FOR SUCH SERVICE. If multiple spots are empty at the time the plows are there, the Contractor may clear them. Please don’t shovel snow from around your vehicle and throw it back into the street. The snow should be placed in your yard, out of the way, not in the street and not on the sidewalks.

If snow accumulation is over 4", the same treatment will be applied as described above, and careful attention will be kept to the location of snow piles. Areas to be specifically avoided are mailboxes, fire hydrants, and bus stops. Once accumulation reaches 4" or more, walking paths are to be cleared (one snow blower path) near the end of the storm. As always, residents should use caution at all times. The contractor can’t be everywhere for every weather event. Please remember to NEVER use rock salt on any sidewalk or concrete surface. Rock salt severely damages concrete. Please do not use it.

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