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Spring Ridge Review Newsletter
January 2002

CHRISTMAS TREE REMOVAL
The following are the locations for the Christmas tree drop-off for the Conservancy only. Please be sure to remove all decorations from your trees prior to disposal. Do not have tree bags, stands or tinsel on trees. Look for guide signs. Pick up will be the week of January 21st - 25th

Lower visitor center parking lot
Upper visitor center parking lot near the tot lot
End of Newport Dr E
End of Pine Crest Ln at Circle
Common area of Briarcliff Ln & Way
Next to playground on Spring Forest Rd
In center court area of Bannister Ct
End of Dresden Ln (near the woods)
Hillsborough Dr between Barrington Ct & Marlborough Terr
All Condo areas will be posted

COUNTY HUNTING SEASON
By the time the January Spring Ridge Review reaches you, hunting season will be changing from muzzle-loader season to bow season. Bow season starts January 1st and ends January 31, 2002.

As homeowners at Spring Ridge we encourage all of you to keep an eye out for hunters. All hunters must stay at least 150 yards from any occupied structure (home). If a hunter is seen on or near the perimeters of Spring Ridge please notify the County Sheriff's Dept. Their phone number is 301-694-1046. A special thanks goes out to the homeowners that have been on the look out for hunters. Your diligence is most appreciated. Thank you.

FLAG ETIQUETTE
The flag is the symbol of our national unity, our national endeavor, our national aspiration. The flag tells of the struggle for independence, of union preserved, of the sacrifices of brave men and women to whom the ideals and honor of this nation have been dearer than life. There is a great website on Flag Etiquette broken down into categories such as: Standards or Respect, Displaying the Flag Outdoors, Raising and Lowering the Flag, Displaying the Flag Indoors, Parading and Saluting the Flag, The Salute, and The Flag in Mourning. Check out the website at www.usflag.or/flag.etiquette.html.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From the Management Staff
Richard Gemmell, Community Manager richard.ag@pmpbiz.com
Kelly Blundell, Assistant Community Manger kelly.ab@pmpbiz.com
Brenda Mostoller, Administrative Assistant brenda.mm@pmpbiz.com

HERE COMES SUZY SNOWFLAKE
Single Family Homes: All streets are maintained and plowed by Frederick County. All sidewalks in the single family neighborhoods are to be shoveled by the homeowner. For missed areas/questions call 301-694-1564.

Town Homes: 2002 Board approved snow removal guidelines! In an ice storm if accumulation is under 2" the contractor is to apply chemicals to the sidewalks and building entrances. If total snow and ice 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 and entrances.

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. IT IS THE RESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. If spots are empty at the time the plows are there, the Contractor may clear them.

If snow accumulation is over 4" the same treatment will be applied as described above, and careful attention will be given to the location of snow piles. Once accumulation reaches 4" or more, walking paths are to be cleared (one snow blower path) near the end of storms only. As always, residents should use caution at all times. The contractor can't be there for every weather event. Please remember to NEVER use rock salt on any sidewalk or concrete surface. Rock salt severely damages concrete.

Merry Christmas - Happy New Year from Spring Ridge Professional Park 9093 & 9099 Ridgefield Drive
Our Information Center and Model, is at 9093 Ridgefield Dr, Suite 206. A listing of owners, and their services are available at the model.

Now Open - 9093 Ridgefield
204 Lighthouse Financial Advisors, Inc. 301-846-9173
204 Parios Associates, Inc. 301-846-7786
207 Spring Ridge Real Estate Group, LLC. 301-695-3333
103 Spring Ridge Dance Center 301-639-2141
104/105 Frederick Primary Care Associates 301-682-4100
106 The Pediatrics Center of Frederick 301-682-4965
107 Spring Ridge Chiropractic Center 301-620-8566
205 Spring Ridge Family Dental Care 301-663-6770
201 Spring Ridge Physical Therapy &Wellness Center 301-696-5595

Coming Soon - 9099 Ridgefield The exterior of our final building is nearly complete. We only have 9 suites left. Come see us today. Mike or Sam are in the model daily from 10 to 5 PM and weekend appointments can be scheduled.

Phone: 301-662-6400
Web: www.spring-ridge.net

DIRECTORY THANK YOU
The directory is complete and on its way. Thanks to all who have volunteered to help in this distribution. The directory will be delivered by mid-January.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORNER
1) Thanks to the Recreation Committee for organizing the Spring Ridge Holiday parade, and for arranging the appearances of Santa, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer AND the Grinch. Also, thanks to the Recreation Committee for the Toys for Tots Collection at Spring Ridge, many children's Christmas will be brighter because of your efforts.

2) The Board appreciates those who volunteered for the "infrastructure" committee. In January, we will be contacting you to outline your responsibilities.

3) STM,the landscape contractor, has advised the Board that it is time for a proper pruning of the forsythia and "burning bush" shrubbery along the Parkway and Ridgefield Drive. Just to alert you that although this pruning will look extreme at first, it will result in healthier, rejuvenated plants that will be beautiful. :You'll see the results of this in the spring.

4) At the annual meeting, the Board indicated that it was exploring the possibility of collecting two months of homeowner fees on the transfer/sale of property within Spring Ridge from the buyer.

This measure has been approved, but the exact date of implementation has not been determined. *See the tentative language contained in the Board Resolution at the bottom of this page.

5) Best wishes to all this Holiday Season.

*SPRING RIDGE CONSERVANCY RESOLUTION TO IMPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE RESALE FEE

WHEREAS, Section 5.01 of the Declaration requires the Board of Directors to meet its annual expense of the Conservancy;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has after careful consideration and the application of reasonable business judgement;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is this _____ day of ___________, 2001

1. That beginning on __________ of ____________,2002, an administrative resale fee equal to two months of an owner's monthly assessment shall be collected at the time of settlement. This fee will be assessed on any unit resold in the Spring Ridge Conservancy, Inc. The fee shall be payable to Spring Ridge Conservancy Inc.

THE RECREATION COMMITTEE NEWS
The Winter Holiday Parade Event was a huge success. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this event an enjoyable one. Thanks to Fred Schumacher and his fellow musicians for the wonderful holiday music, thanks to all of those in costume, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and the Grinch and the drivers in the parade, The Lemon's, The Masser's and The Emmerick's. Also, thanks to Ron Morgan for stepping in as Santa. We apologize for the fire truck not being available.

As promised, the Recreation Committee spent several hours driving around the neighborhood checking out all of the beautifully and creatively decorated condos, townhomes and singles family homes. We would like to recognize the following single family homes:

Best Display of lights in the front yard: 6451 Marlborough Terrace
Honorable Mention: 6305 Danville Terrace, 8906 Danville Terrace and 8902 Remington
Place Best Display of lights in the front and back: 9505 Ashbury Court
Most Creative Display: 9313 Hillsborough Drive and 6133 Cornwall Terrace
Winter Wonderland was turned in by the homes on Claridge Drive North and Bellevue Place
Townhomes: Best Display of lights: 6005 & 6007 Newport Lane
Condos: the three condo buildings on: Spring Ridge Parkway

Spring Ridge looked incredible during the holiday season! Thanks to everyone who decorated!

The Toy Drive was flooded with toys. Thanks to everyone who donated. A majority of the toys were donated to Toys for Tots and the rest were donated to needy families in Frederick County. Thanks to Pastor Bob for all of his help.

Please mark your calendar for Monday, January 14. This is the first meeting of the New Year and elections will be held for the new recreation committee board. If you are interested in holding an office (Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary or Fundraising), please come to this meeting. Nominations and elections will be held that night at 7pm at the Visitor's Center. Also, if you are interested in organizing a specific event, please come to this meeting. Everyone is welcome and we are looking for new members. The Recreation Committee organizes such events as the Easter, Halloween and Winter Holiday events, T-ball, the Bike Parade, Adult Pool Party, the 5k Family Fun Walk, the community yard sale and the toy drive. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Natalie Long at 301-682-8656 or Karen Ritter at 301-831-4228. Thanks to all of the hardworking members of the 2001 Recreation Committee. Spring Ridge is a better community because of people like you.

The Spring Ridge FAN Club General Meeting
Wednesday, January 16 at 7 PMAt the Visitors Center

Interested in getting advice about financial planning, how to manage your portfolio and current information on the new tax law changes? These are some of the topics our guest speaker, Shabri Moore of Wealth Strategies will be discussing. Join us as we celebrate a New Year of exciting FAN Club events!

For more information about the meeting or becoming a FAN Club member, please call: Lynn Schumacher, Membership Committee Chairperson at 301-694-0829.-OR- Welcoming Chairpersons: Vicky Lagdon 301-662-5228, Sharon Chipps 301-696-0174, or Virginia Grant 301-695-2811.

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