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Past Issues September 2003 August 2003 July 2003 June 2003 May 2003 April 2003 March 2003 February 2003 January 2003 December 2002 November 2002 October 2002		Spring Ridge Review Newsletter October 2003 Board of Directors Corner Next Board Meeting - October 14, 2003 1. Thanks to those who volunteered; the Landscape Committee is up and running. The Board looks forward to the recommendations from this group. 2. There have been incidents of criminal activity within Spring Ridge. In an effort to increase the community awareness and to reenergize the Neighborhood Watch program, we have invited a representative from the County Sheriff’s Department to speak at the Annual Meeting in Novebmer. (See article on Page 3.) 3. The property annexation rights will be retained by the developer, Mr. Buchanan, until December 2004. This is the deadline for action on both the Baer and Busheers property, which border Spring Ridge and are being considered for annexation. Conservancy’s Annual Meeting Spring Ridge Conservancy’s Annual Meeting will be November 6th at the Elementary School. The Annual Meeting is a great thing to attend because all of the Committees and sub association Board members provide information about the past year’s activities. Also, this year an election is planned where 3 Board members will be elected. Please participate by casting your vote. Look for the Call for Nomination forms to be mailed out very soon. Please don’t be guilty of apathy. Voting just takes a few minutes! Thank you. Motorcycle Riding Club Hello, my name is Scott Gahs. I’m trying to form a community-wide motorcycle riding club. It would be open to all bikers, all bikes. If you are interested or want more details, please email me at sgahs@attg.net. I hope to hear from you. Ride safe. School Corner 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. More information will be arriving from your respective schools via mail for the new school year. Oct 1 ~ Conference Sign-ups - TJMS Oct 6 ~ Schools Closed - Yom Kippur Oct 7 ~ 7pm - PTA General Membership Meeting - Media Center - OES 7pm - PTA General Membership Meeting - Media Center - SRES 7pm - Executive Board Meeting - TJMS Oct 7-8 ~ Conference Sigh-ups - TJHS Oct 8-15 ~ Book Fair - OES Oct 8 ~ 5-8 pm - Roy Rogers Fundraiser for the SRES Computer Lab Oct 9-15 ~ Book Fair - SRES Oct 10 ~ 8am - Parents and Pastries - SRES Oct 11~ 3-6pm - Fall Festival - SRES Oct 13-14 ~ Schools open 4 hours late Oct 14 ~ 7pm - Conversation with the Superintendent - TJMS Oct 15 ~ Schools close 3 ½ hours early Oct 16-17 ~ Schools Closed Oct 21 ~ 7pm - PTSA General Membership Meeting - Media Center - TJHS Oct 25 ~ 10am-2pm - School Wide Clean-up - TJHS Oct 28 ~ 7pm PTA County Council - Monocacy MS Oct 31 ~ Spirit Day – Favorite Character Day - SRES Nov 3 ~ Schools Closed Nov 8 ~ Homecoming - TJHS For more information please contact the respective schools. Times and dates subject to change. Seasonal Decorating Residents are reminded that seasonal decorations such as Christmas lights, Halloween window decals and the like are permitted. However, the decorations or holiday theme lawn ornaments must be removed within 30 days of such holiday. CLASSIFIEDS For Sale: Mattress & Boxspring. Full Size. Inc. black, metal, decorative frame. Excellent condition. $100/ obo. Sofa. Camel-back Sleeper. Striped pastel pattern. Perfect condition. $150/ obo. Call Pam or Marty @ 301-846-0292. 2000 Ducati 748S. Red, 3021mi, biposto. Mint condition, garage-kept, never raced/never dropped. Rare - 1 of 2000 in U.S. New cover included. $9,500/make an offer - MUST SELL!! Book value - $9915.00. Motorcycle sells for $15,000 brand new! Call 301-991-9438. Dining Room Set. Drexel, Pecan wood. Seats 12. 2pc China cabinet. 2 - 18" leaves. Pads and 6 matching upholstered chairs included. $2500/ obo. Call 301-695-9079. For Sale: Dining Chairs. Set of 6. Wooden w/ arm rests. Call $. Antique Cabinet. Wooden, tile top, mirror. Call $. Shop Vac. $10. Call 301-624-5502. For Sale: TV Stand. Dark gray w/ swivel top & tinted glass doors. Hidden VHS/CD/DVD storage, 2 adj. shelves. Brand new, exc. cond. 26"H x 40"W x 23"D. $100/obo. Ice Skates. Girls, size 10. White. Good cond. $10. Tap Shoes. Girls, sizes 8.5-13. Black. Exc cond. $10 ea. Call Tom or Sue Boughner at 301-668-4559. Email: sueboughner@mindspring.com. WANTED: Electric guitar lessons for young teenager. Call 301-624-5502. For Sale: Exercise Machine. Tony Little’s Freestyle Elite Gazelle. Not the one in stores. Retail $414.95. Only a few months old. Asking $250/ obo. Stereo. Pioneer. Includes everything, 100 disc CD changer. Like brand new. $500.00 Call Christina at 301-668-2425. “Thank You” from the Red Cross The American Red Cross would like to thank everyone that participated in the blood drive on September 8, 2003. They received a donation of 27 units; which was very close to their goal. Management would like to thank those who gave for your life-saving donation. Note to all Residents A jogger was recently flashed by a young male on the asphalt path near the pools in the wooded area. The Sheriff’s department was notified. For your safety, we recommend that you not walk in the more remote, wooded areas without a partner. Additionally, please report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Department and management. Salvation Army Food Drive Once again Spring Ridge is working with the Salvation Army this holiday season to provide non-perishable food for the hungry and needy in our area. The Salvation Army barrel will be located in the Visitor Center lobby. Drop off your non-perishable food between 11am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Please help out those less fortunate this holiday season. Landscape Committee Who has a green thumb? If you like getting your hands a little dirty, the landscape committee is for you. The committee is looking for volunteers who don’t mind putting their hands in the earth and helping with some flowers installations in the Spring and Fall. If this interests you, please contact Jane Garner at 301-662-0549. Bicycles - Lost and Found LOST. Dark green and black Diamondback bike lost/ borrowed this past summer. If you’ve found this bike, we’d love to have it back, no questions asked. Reward. Please call 301-698-1256. FOUND. Bike found on Claridge Drive. If you are missing a 26" girl’s bicycle, please contact the Visitor Center and we will see if the bike you are missing matches the one we have. Fireworks are Prohibited The use of fireworks is prohibited within the community. We had an incident where some fireworks were used and they landed in a neighboring town home section where kids were playing. If you notice the use of fireworks, please contact the Visitor Center at 301-620-0782. Pedestrian Safety Reminder It has been brought to management’s attention that many vehicles have been parking in the public right-of-way. Vehicles should not park in such a manner as to impede the normal, safe flow of foot traffic. Forcing a pedestrian out into the street is never a good idea. OAKDALE REC CENTER FALL PROGRAMS There is still time to register for the following programs being offered this fall at the Oakdale Recreation Center. Gymboree - 8 weeks. Ages 2-4years. Thursdays beginning October 2. Cost $56. Acrylic Painting - 6 weeks. Ages 16years+. Saturdays beginning October 4. Cost $35. Fall Craft Series - 4 weeks. Ages 9-14years. Tuesdays beginning September 30. Cost $25. Jazzy Jewelry - 4 weeks. Ages 9-14years. Tuesdays beginning September 30. Cost $25. Karate - 8 weeks. 7-14years. Thursdays beginning October 9. Cost $28. Please call the Frederick County Dept. Of Parks and Recreation at 301-696-2936 or go to www.recreater.com for more info. Tree and Lawn Waste Dumping Over the past few months we have seen an increase in the dumping of branches, grass, trees, and other yard waste in the wooded common areas. The wooded areas around Spring Ridge are meant for the enjoyment of the residents, not for dumping. Cleaning the debris out of these areas takes money from Conservancy funds, which could lead to higher homeowner dues. Please help keep costs down and Spring Ridge clean, by not dumping in common areas. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEW NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM in the Spring Ridge community. A presentation will be made at our Annual Meeting in November. All homeowners are needed to attend for the program to work! Let’s make our community a safer place to live! 2004 SPRING RIDGE DIRECTORY The 2004 Spring Ridge Directory is under way. Any NEW residents who wish to be included need to fill out the form below. If you are already listed in the directory, but have changes, please notify management via e-mail at melissa.ej@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, 2003, to be included. ADVERTISING: Residents who are interested in advertising in the 2004 Directory should contact the management office at 301-620-0782 and leave a name, mailing address and phone number. Be sure to check out the upcoming newsletters for information and updates. D-------------------------------------------------------- 2004 DIRECTORY UPDATE FORM Please print clearly and return to the Visitor Center by December 1, 2003. Address:________________________Phone:_____________________ RESIDENT(S): First Name:__________________Last Name:_______________________ First Name:__________________Last Name:_______________________ First Name:__________________Last Name:_______________________ CHILDREN: (Date of Birth Optional) Name:_______________________Date of Birth:__________________ Name:_______________________Date of Birth:__________________ Name:_______________________Date of Birth:__________________ Name:_______________________Date of Birth:__________________ INDICATE DESIRE TO BE INCLUDED IN COMMUNITY HELPER SECTION (Must have listed #) Name:________________________ Age: _________Service(s): _____________________ Lot Maintenance This has been an especially good year in terms of rainfall, and as a result almost everyone’s lawn is green and lush. Unfortunately, it has also caused grass and weeds to grow at an accelerated rate. During a routine inspection, it was noted that there are many lawns in desperate need of mowing, and flowerbeds seriously requiring weeding. While summer may be coming to an end, the importance of lot maintenance is not. It is not expected that every home be picture perfect, though it is expected that everyone adhere to the rules and regulations of Spring Ridge. Keeping lawns mowed, flowerbeds weeded, and shutters and siding painted and in good repair, will keep property values up, and violation letters down. Also, it would be very helpful if residents would mow the strip of grass that separates the common area sidewalk from the road, as well as cut or pull the weeds that grow in the cracks between the road and the curb. Remember, Spring Ridge is a community and we all need to work together to make this a good place to live. Rec Committee News Start planning your costumes now! October 25th is the date for the Adult Halloween Party at Whiskey Creek Golf Club. Please check your mailbox in the coming weeks for a separate mailing with all of the details. The Rec Committee is looking for someone to play “Santa” for Santa’s Workshop on December 7th from 3-5pm at the Visitor Center. If you can help, please call Alison Stumpfig at 301-620-1904. Get a Taste of Frederick’s German Heritage The Spring Ridge FAN Club will honor Frederick’s German roots with an Octoberfest-style meeting on October 15th. It will feature Tom Flores, Brewmaster at Brewer’s Alley in downtown Frederick. He will provide beer tasting of their many brews and explain the brewing process. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center at 7pm.
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