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Spring Ridge
Review Newsletter
July 2002
Happy Independence
Day! 
The Visitor Center will be closed Thursday, July 4th for Independence
Day. Management and the Board of Directors would like to wish you a Happy
and Safe Holiday!
Is ADS Not Picking
Up Your Trash?
Following is a list of what ADS will pick up:
o Regular household trash
o Bundles of tree branches less than 4' in length with individual branches not thicker than 3" in diameter
o Grass - limited to 3 bags per pick up and no heavier than 45lbs. each
Following is what will NOT be accepted for pick-up (even if it is hidden at the bottom of the bag):
o Mulch, dirt, rocks or sod
o Pesticides, poisons, chemicals or any hazardous material o Liquids of any kind
o Lumber/constructions debris
If you have any questions in regard to your trash pick-up please call ADS at 301-695-0080 between the hours of 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Pond Work
As mentioned in the April issue of the "Spring Ridge Review" the pond
work near the soccer field is on the way. Basin Area E is having work
done some time around July 8th. To accomplish this, the construction equipment
will be staged near the excavation site. The developer will begin to mark
this area, so the residents will need to find alternate parking during
the excavation.
Architectural
Control Committee
Please remember to submit your architectural change application by Friday,
July 5th before 4:30pm. The next meeting is July 10th at 7:00 P.M. in
the Visitor Center. Applications are available at the Visitor Center or
on the web site at www.springridgeonline.com.
FedEx Drop-Off
Box
For your convenience, there is a FedEx drop-off box that may be used by
the residents. The box is located on the south side of the professional
buildings between the 2 buildings on the far side of the parking lot.
Conservancy
Board of Directors Meeting
The next meeting of the Conservancy Board of Directors is July 16, 2002
at 7:00 P.M. in the Visitor Center.
The Board of Directors Corner
1) The Pool Season is now in full swing. Please note the calendar posted by the entrance of the pool and the suggestion box. The pool opening will be delayed on the following Saturdays due to home swim meets: July 6th and July 27th.
2) The Board encourages pool patrons to bike to the pool if you can, this will help with the parking problem at peak hours. See the amended pool rules in this newsletter. The Board felt these revisions were necessary to clarify the present rules and procedures.
3) Thanks to those who volunteered in June on the Architectural Change Committee, your presence is much appreciated. One other very essential but less visible committee in Spring Ridge is the Finance Committee. If your background is finance or this is an interest of yours and would like to serve on this committee, please contact Richard Gemmell at the Visitors Center.
4) There is a new tenant in the Visitors Center. Conifer Realty, Inc., builder of the Senior Citizens Apartments, will have a temporary office in the Visitor Center for approximately three months. For information regarding the apartments please call 301-620-2620.
For Your Convenience:
Remember the "Drop Slot" at the Visitor Center
Whether we are open in the center or not you can always drop off an ACC
application, letter to the board, or an event application, etc... The
"drop slot" is installed in the outer left door at the bottom. Please
no "dues" payment.
Our hours at the Visitor Center are as follows: M - F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the doors open to the public at 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Remember you can always communicate with us, by using the "drop slot", or e-mail..
Pole Lights
If you notice a street light out anywhere in the community, look for the
6 digit ID number on the pole. The number is approximately 6' from the
ground. Once you have the number call the management office at 301-620-0782
and let us know where the pole is and the ID number. We will send in a
work request to Allegheny Power.
Ponds, Safety
and Your Children
Spring Ridge has various ponds on the property, both dry and wet. These
ponds do not have any type of safety fencing around them and can be very
dangerous for children. Some children get too close to the water's edge
and lose their balance in the soft earth. Others wade in shallow water
and fall into deeper holes. However, lack of close supervision, underestimating
a child's curiosity, and adults overestimating a child's sense of judgment
all contribute to accidents. Even though a child verbally acknowledges
a warning or caution, it does not mean that he/she understands the hazard
or risk, or will behave appropriately. The short attention span of a child,
plus the attractiveness of the water as a play area, render most verbal
instructions ineffective. An adult supervisor should never lose eye contact
with a child playing, especially around the Spring Ridge ponds.
Rain,
Rain ... DON'T Go Away!
According to Frederick, we are still in a level one mandatory water use
restriction even after all the recent rains. A drought emergency has been
declared for the Frederick area. This means that you are prohibited from
watering your grass, washing your vehicle, or washing paved surfaces.
For more information you may want to check out the Maryland Department
of the Environment's website at www.mde.state.md.us.
Dog and Cat Licenses
Frederick County requires all cats and dogs to be licensed. For your convenience
you may purchase your dog/cat license at the management office.
The Recreation Committee News
PLAYGROUPS
Playgroups are still forming. Please call Kim Shull at 301-663-7818 for
details. The groups are currently meeting on Monday mornings at 10am at
the Spring Ridge Park. Please feel free to attend.
SCREEN ON THE
GREEN
Screen on the Green was a huge success. More than 100 Spring Ridge residents
brought their chairs, blankets and picnic dinner to the park and enjoyed
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory on the big screen. Thanks to Paula
& Dan Pitts, Alison Stumpfig and Mary Morgan for all your hard work organizing
this outstanding event. Also, thanks to the volunteers who ran the concession
stand. Congratulations to all the golden ticket winners.
MEETING
The next Recreation Committee is Monday, July 8 at 7pm at the Visitor's
Center. Topics on the agenda will be the Frederick Keys night, Adult Pool
Party and the Golf Tournament. Everyone is invited to attend. If you have
any questions, please call Karen Ritter at 301-831-4228.
FREDERICK KEYS
NIGHT
Frederick Keys night is Friday, August 2, 2002. Game time is 7:05pm. Gates
open two hours early. Please fill out the bottom and return to the Visitor's
Center along will a check (made payable to the Spring Ridge Recreation
Committee) or cash. Tickets are $7 per person. Limited seating is available.
Contact Karen Ritter at 301-831-4228 with any questions.
ANNUAL
SPRING RIDGE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Attention Men and Women golfers of Spring Ridge..details are being finalized
for our 1st Annual Spring Ridge Golf Tournament to be held in late September.
It will be a Scramble event held at a nearby golf course. The cost will
be between $60-70 per person for a continental breakfast, lunch after
the 18 hole tournament and prizes for the winning teams. Please pick up
an application at the Visitor's Center or email springridgegolf@aol.com
to have one sent to you. Teams will be balanced by ability and gender,
so it should be a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the game
of golf together.
4TH OF JULY PARADE
Calling all bikes, strollers and wagons...come and show off your holiday
spirit in our 2nd Annual Fourth of July Parade. All Spring Ridge participants
should meet at Spring Ridge Elementary on Thursday, July 4th at 9:30am.
Judging will be held for the Most Patriotic and Most Creative bike, wagon
and stroller with prizes being awarded. The parade will begin around 10am
and follow Ridgefield Drive to Spring Ridge Parkway to Spring Forest Road
to the soccer field. Please join us at the pavilion for donuts, drinks
and a MAGIC SHOW for all to enjoy. Anyone interested in judging or helping
with this event, please call Alison Stumpfig at 301-620-1904.
ADULT POOL PARTY
Look for details in the August newsletter for the Adult Pool party to
be held on Saturday, August 24th.
SHARK NEWS
Many of you have noticed the recent activity at the pool. No need to be
alarmed though, it's just the Spring Ridge Sharks in a full blown feeding
frenzy! The season is now in full swing and this year's competitors are
training hard. Our first meet against Braddock Heights was a win, 356-214!
They were great opponents and have some great swimmers! Our Head Coach
Megan Marshall, her brother Ben, Emily Basford and Ashley Demeza are all
doing a great job with our swimmers! We also appreciate our community's
support and to those of you who came early to the pool to cheer us on!
Our next home meet will be Saturday, July 6th. The pool will open for swimming after the meet is finished. Spring Ridge is fortunate to have such a large pool. The other teams of Frederick in our Division can not host Divisionals and asked us if we could. Saturday, July 27th is when we will be hosting Divisionals. The pool will be closed until 1:30pm. Again, we thank our community friends for supporting all these hard working swimmers!
We have 156 swimmers representing our community this year (a new record) and I would like to thank all of you for your hard work and dedication in your endeavors. Congratulations on making the team!
Our Pasta Picture Night was a big success and we hope that everyone went home full. A special thanks goes to the Chair, Shani Roeder, and all of her helpers who worked so hard to make it a success! Dan Whelan took our team picture and we thank him for taking all of those individual photos too! We chose our team song and found a name for our shark mascot that night. He will be known now and forever as "Chomper"! Go Sharks!!
Our swimmers took white T-shirts and tye-dyed them red and blue for a patriotic team spirit! Thanks to Judy Riley for chairing and to all of her helpers. The swimmers love wearing these "special spirit shirts" all season long
Spencer Fotos-Lawton
Spring Ridge Shark Chair
Pool News
SUMMER SPLASH
PARTY
The committee welcomed the summer with the "SUMMER SPLASH 2002" party
on June 8th. The pool was decorated with colorful balloons and the hotdogs
and chilidogs were enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone who joined in
to start the season off right.
FAMILY PARTY
Mark your calendars for the second annual family party to be held on July
20th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The Pool Committee will have Bis-Kit On the
Run Caterers serving Jumbo Hotdogs and chips for $2.50, Hotdogs and chips
for $1.00, Fruit Cup for $2.25, BBQ Chicken, baked beans, potato salad
and club roll $4.00. Ice Tea and Lemonade (16oz cups) $1.00. Individually
wrapped cookie or brownie $.50. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Soup
Kitchen of Virginia and West Virginia. Music will be provided by Silver
Spring Sound and D.J/Karoake company. There will be pool games and other
exciting things happening. So come sing with your friends, play some games
and join us for a fun afternoon at the pool on July 20th.
LOOKING FOR NEW
MEMBERS
As always, the pool committee appreciates everyone's support, but we would
like to do more. If anyone is interested in joining the committee and
making Spring Ridge Pool the best in the county, please join us at the
next meeting on July 1st at 7:00 PM in the Visitor Center.
TEEN PARTY
The second annual pre-teen/teen party will be held August 17th from 8:30
to 11:00 pm for 11 to 17 year olds. Look in the August newsletter for
the exciting details.
GUEST PASSES
Additional guest pass cards are available for $20 per card of ten (10)
visits at the Visitor Center. You may purchase them at the visitor center
Monday - Friday between the hours of11:00am - 5:00pm.
SCUBA
Our first Discover Scuba was held on June 15th from 8:30 to 10:30 with
16 people attending. Due to the response Brass Anchor Scuba is offering
Spring Ridge residents the chance to become a scuba diver. The course
will take place every Monday and Tuesday night for 5 weeks beginning July
29th from 6:30-8:30pm. Class room time will be held at Brass Anchor Scuba
on E. Church St. and all pool time will be at the Spring Ridge Pool. The
cost for the class is $299/person plus equipment (fins, snorkel and mask)
and $20/quarry dive (consist of 2 dives for certification). Space is limited
so please call the visitor center if you are interested. Did you miss
out on the last FREE Discover Scuba? There will be one more FREE opportunity
for you to take advantage of on July 20th from 8am-10:30am. Call or stop
by the Visitor Center if interested.
ADULT NIGHT
Our first Adult night was held on June 17th with several in attendance.
The next Adult night will be July 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. There will
be a table set up for anyone who wishes to bring a favorite dish to share
with neighbors and friends. Bring a float and relax for the evening in
the pool. Book clubs or BONKO games are welcome! Maybe Mom and Dad just
need a night out away from the kids! See you on the 1st.
PARKING AT THE
POOL
Just a reminder to residents... Parking is somewhat hectic at the pool
and we would like to remind everyone of the two bike racks available for
your convenience. Also, no parking is allowed in front of the Visitor
Center Monday through Friday for pool purposes. Visitor Center parking
is available on weekends only for the pool. And please obey the NO PARKING
on the curbs.
POOL HOURS: Open daily 10:30am - 8:30pm
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