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July 2007

Board of Director’s Corner
Meeting: July 17th- 7pm at VC

The Board thanks all the residents who came to the Conservancy Board Meeting on June 19th.  The Board and Management Staff of both PMP and High Sierra will be working to solve the pool problems mentioned at the meeting and sent in by the community.  While we expect the new pool management company needs time, we are serious about solving all issues.  We hope you see the differences already, with the posting of the rules and the pool chemistry.  Also, we have changed the procedure to gain admittance to the pool on a trial basis, reducing wait times at the gate.  We will try this and meet again in July to assess how this test is working.

The Board acknowledges the efforts of the Sharks Swim Team, with over 180 children signed up and participating.  This activity is truly a community effort.

The Recreation Committee has a number of exciting events planned throughout the summer.  Please see their announcement in this newsletter.

One activity that will not be held is the Bike Parade on July 4th.  This activity was canceled as no one stepped forward with enough advance notice to chair this event.  We hope to schedule this event again next year, with community volunteers to run it.

The Spring Ridge Firehouse is nearing completion.  Look for the announcement of the Grand Opening shortly.

Finally, the Board regrets to inform you that the Pool Committee was disbanded under terms of the Pool Committee Charter, as their membership had fallen below the required four members.  The Board will attempt to reconstitute the Pool Committee in order to plan pool activities for the 2008 summer season, by asking more people in the community to volunteer this fall.

Happy Independence Day!

The Visitor Center and PMP, Inc. will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.  The Spring Ridge Conservancy, Inc. Board of Director’s and PMP Management wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Calendar of Events

July 4 ~ INDEPENDENCE DAY - Visitor Center Closed

     Noon to 4pm - 4th of July Pool Party at Pools

July 6 ~ 4pm - ACC Application Submission Deadline

July 7 ~ 6pm - Concert at Soccer Field

July 8 ~ RAIN DATE: Concert at Soccer Field

July 11 ~ 7pm - ACC Meeting at VC

July 14 ~ 8:30pm to Midnight - Adult Pool Party (Pre-Registration Required)

July 17 ~ 7pm - Conservancy BOD Meeting at VC

July 21 ~ Swim Meet - Pool Opens After Meet Ends

     RAIN DATE: Adult Pool Party (See Above)

July 22 ~ RAIN DATE: Swim Meet (See Above)

July 26 ~ 7pm - Hampton Court Condo BOD Meeting at VC

Pool Hours

June 18th-August 26th 10:30am-8:30pm, Daily

July 4th Hours:10:30am-6pm, OPEN TO ALL

July 4th Pool Party For Residents

Come celebrate Independence Day at the Spring Ridge Pool!  High Sierra and Spring Ridge invite Spring Ridge residents only and their guests to a July 4th Pool Party.  Bring your family and enjoy swimming, pizza, a DJ and fun for everyone!  Happy Independence Day America!!  See the flyer in this newsletter or on the website at www.springridgeonline.com

Pool Committee Update

It is with much regret that the Board of Directors announce that  the long-standing  Pool Committee is dissolved.  The Charter for the committee states that at least 4 members shall make up the committee.  Unfortunately, the committee lost several of its members this year and the last year.

The Board of Director’s, along with the entire  community, want to thank all of the committee members,  both present and past for their hard work and volunteer spirit.

Many of the pool committee events that are normally scheduled for the season will simply not take place this year. The Board will send out a “Call” for volunteers next January for the 2008 pool season.

New Pool Rules and Operational Improvements

In an effort to improve the safety of the pool as well as the administrative operation, the following changes have been instituted:

Sharks and Minnows will no longer be allowed to be played in any of the pools.

An additional 4 Square area for the older kids has been placed near the soda machines.

The Board is looking at allowing Café Lorraine to offer prepared foods for the members at the pool.

Jumping off of the diving board can only be done straight out away from the board. Never to the sides.

High Sierra Pool Management has been asked to institute a “zero tolerance” approach to horse play and problem behavior. They have also been asked to be professional, courteous and friendly while still enforcing the rules.

As an experiment, the Board has asked High Sierra to immediately return pool passes once members have stopped at the attendants table. This should eliminate the slow process of both entering and leaving the pool areas by the members and their guests.

Classifieds

For Rent: Dewey Beach, DE Condo.  2 bedroom, 1 bath, Available for weekly summer rentals, Pool front, 1 block to beach, ½ block to bay, Full kitchen, Sleeps 6 comfortably.  Sorry, No Smoking or Pets!  Contact Lisa at LRW1234@hotmail.com or 301-448-6969.

For Sale: Desktop glass, Rounded corners, semi-rounded edge, 3/8 inch thick, One side clear, Other side hazed, Perfect condition, Never used.  Asking $40.00.  Call 301-624-5502.

For Sale: 2 piece sectional sleeper/sofa, Queen size, Wine twill fabric, Good condition. $500.00. Contact 301-663-6367.

Lost and Found

Found: Blanket.  Blanket with pictures of animals, possibly used for child’s room.  Please call 301-620-0782 or stop by Visitor Center if this could be yours.

Found: Bicycle.  Approximately a 22 inch bike.  Please call 301-620-0782 or stop by the Visitor Center if you think this bicycle you be yours.  Be prepared to provide a description of the bicycle to claim it.

Recreation Committee News

Thank you to Chris Smith for once again organizing Spring Ridge Night at the Frederick Keys baseball game.  We had our biggest turn out ever – 155 people attended from our neighborhood.  Everyone who attended enjoyed at beautiful night and great fireworks.

The Fourth of July Bike Parade has been canceled this year due to lack of a chairperson.  Please volunteer next year if you would like to see this event return.

Thanks to “Cops and Robbers” for an outstanding performance at the Soccer Field on June 9th.  We hope everyone had a wonderful time.  All future concerts will be held at the Soccer Field from 6pm-8pm, Except August 4th (Rain Date: August 5th) will be held at the Pool.  The Concert Series for the summer is as follows:

Poor Mary:  Saturday, July 7th (Rain Date: Sunday, July 8th) 6pm-8pm
RedLine (AT POOL):  Saturday, August 4th (Rain Date: Sunday, August 5th) 6pm-8pm
Georgia Lea and SCC:  Saturday, August 11th (Rain Date: Sunday, August 12th) 6pm-8pm
LandShark:  Saturday, September 8th (Rain Date: Sunday, September 9th) 6pm-8pm

The Adult Summer Pool Party will be held on Saturday, July 14th from 8:30pm-Midnight.  We hope to see you at the pool for an evening of fun, with a Western theme!  Rain Date will be July 21st, 8:30pm-Midnight.  See the Registration Form in this newsletter.

The first “All Day Scrapbooking” event was a lot of fun, so we will be hosting another one on Saturday, August 4th from 9am-5pm.  Please bring your scrapbooking supplies and enjoy a light breakfast, snacks, drinks and lunch at the Visitor Center.  The cost of $20.00 will cover food, drinks and door prizes.  If you have items that you would like to swap with others, we will set up a table for swapping.  We have 4 spaces available, so get your registration fee in early.  Please call Heidi Hambrecht at 301-846-7918 or email at hhambrecht@yahoo.com to save your spot.  If you have a scrapbooking or stamping home business and would like to set up a table to sell your products, please contact Heidi Hambrecht.

It is time again for our 3rd Annual Spring Ridge 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.  All runners and walkers are welcome to join us on Monday, September 3rd.  You may register online at www.myhealthunlimited.com

The Recreation Committee will be holding a “Gently Used Children’s Clothing Sale” on Saturday, September 8th from 8am-Noon at the Visitor Center.  If you are interested in selling any “Gently Used Children’s Clothing” at this sale, contact Katie Horning at 301-698-5624.  The fee is $10.00 per table and only a few spaces are left.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:  (More information in the August Newsletter)

                   September 15th:  Fall Community Yard Sale  (Rain Date:  September 16th)
                   September 22nd:  Screen on Green  (Rain Date:  September 29th)

Neighborhood Watch News

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Please bear this phrase in mind as the heat from the summer sun begins to warm us during the Dog Days of Summer.  The following information was extracted from http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp to remind us that preventing heat related illness is paramount for a cool, incident-free summer.  As we travel within the community and surrounding areas, engaging in activities, remind others of the tips mentioned here to assist in the possible prevention of a heat related illness.

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness:

• Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot. 
• Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps. 
• Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library–even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. 
• Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. 
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. 
• NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle. 
• Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others.
• Check regularly on:
  • Infants and young children
  • People who have a mental illness
  • Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure 
• Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

If you must be out in the heat:

• Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. 
• Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.  A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too. 
• Try to rest often in shady areas. 
• Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).

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