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Past Issues August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 April 2005 February 2005 January 2005 December 2004 November 2004 October 2004 September 2004		Spring Ridge Review Newsletter September 2005 Board of Director's Corner Next Meeting: September 20 th - 7pm at VC • As you may have noticed, bridge and road construction has begun to realign the Quinn Road bridge. This project is scheduled to be finished in November 2006. • Residents are reminded that soliciting in Spring Ridge is not permitted. If you notice individuals going door to door, please call the Visitor Center , during their business hours. If this occurs after hours, on the weekend, or over a holiday, call the Frederick County Sheriff's office at 301-694-1046. • Reminder that the Annual Meeting will be held on November 3 rd . The formal notification and announcement will follow. • PMP confirmed that the upkeep of the single family road sidewalks are the HOA's responsibility, not the county's. Therefore, this maintenance cost will be included in the next reserve study. This will not immediately affect assessments. • Residents are encouraged to complete the Pool Survey located on the Spring Ridge website. • Requests for bids on operating a food concession stand at the Spring Ridge Pool for 2006 will be posted in the Frederick News Post and The Gazette. • Thanks to the Recreation Committee and Pool Committee for planning and running all the activities this summer. We appreciate your efforts in making these activities part of our community. Calendar of Events Sept. 5 ~ LABOR DAY - Visitor Center Closed 7:45am - Race Day Registration/Race Check- In for 5K and 1Mile Fun Run/Walk Noon to 4pm - Concert Series Finale at Pools Sept. 9 ~ 4:30pm - Deadline for ACC Application Submission Sept. 10 ~ 8am to 2pm - Fall Community Yard Sale Sept. 12 ~ 7pm - Recreation Committee Meeting at VC Sept. 13 ~ 7pm - Pool Committee Meeting at VC Sept. 14 ~ 7pm - ACC Meeting at VC Sept. 17 ~ 9am - Youth Soccer Begins at Soccer Field Sept. 18 ~ 8:30pm - Pools Close for Season Sept. 20 ~ 7pm - Conservancy BOD Meeting at VC Sept. 21 ~ 7pm - FAN Club Social at VC Happy Labor Day! PMP, Inc. and the Visitor Center will be closed Monday, September 5 th in observance of Labor Day. PMP, Inc. and the Conservancy Board of Director's wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Annual Meeting and Election The Spring Ridge Conservancy Annual Meeting will be held at Spring Ridge Elementary on November 3 rd at 7pm . At that time, there will be an election for one (1) position opening on the Board of Directors. A “Call For Nomination” letter will be mailed to each owner soon. If you would like to get more involved in your HOA, now is the time to step forward. Serving on the Board is rewarding because essentially you are “giving” back to your community. Come join the Board and really find out what is happening in your community. Please contact Richard Gemmell, Community Manager, at 301-620-0782 or richard.ag@pmpbiz.com, if you are interested in finding out more about serving on the Board. Snack Bar Vendor Wanted Spring Ridge Community is seeking a vendor to provide seasonal Pool Concessions beginning in the 2006 summer season. The Community will provide the shell, approx. 168 sf. Vendor must superintend the build-out, fully equip and outfit, and meet all health department codes and inspections. Knowledge of food service a must-food service license and certifications required. Vendor to staff, run, and be responsible for daily operations. Rent, contract, insurance, and waivers required. Please submit sealed bid indicating qualifications, suggested menu, hours to be open, and equipment layout and licensing status by September 30, 2005 . Contact the Spring Ridge Visitor Center at 301-620-0782 for area additional information. Car Pooling If anyone is interested in car pooling to/from Baltimore , please call Nancy at 301-293-0146. New County Ordinance Effective January 1, 2005 the County Commissioners adopted a new ordinance restricting the parking of certain vehicles on public right-of-ways in the county. These restrictions include the following: • “Restricted Vehicle” means: A motorized vehicle with a manufacturer's rated capacity in excess of three quarters (3/4) of a ton or rated at or capable of a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle combination weight of ten thousand and one (10,001) pounds or more. A trailer used for commercial purposes, recreational vehicles, and buses are “Restricted Vehicles.” • “Trailer” means: A vehicle that has no motor and is designed to carry people or property, and to be towed by a motor vehicle. • It is unlawful to park a Restricted Vehicle on a public right-of-way. • It is unlawful to park a trailer that is detached from a motor vehicle on a public right-of-way. • It is unlawful to park any vehicle for more than forty-eight (48) hours of any public right-of-way, except when the vehicle is parked adjacent to the property lines of the owner's residence/business and where parking is not otherwise prohibited. • This section does not prohibit any vehicle from parking on a public right-of-way for a reasonable period of time necessary to loan/unload property/passengers. • Any law enforcement agency may tow and impound any vehicle parked in violation of this section, and the owner of the vehicle is responsible for paying all towing, storage fees, and any other fees. Spring Ridge Pole Lights Along all of the main roads in Spring Ridge are pole lights. Management has seen numerous lights out recently. If anyone sees a pole light out, please make note of the pole light number (located near the top of the pole). Then please report it to Management at richard.ag@pmpbiz.com or 301-620-0782. Management will contact Allegheny Power and they will make the repair. Thank You! The Parents and Swimmers of the Sharks would like to thank Johannes Gross for another great season! For lugging all his sound equipment around to make our meets mor enjoyable! To Beth Gross for hosting a fourth fun filled Banquet and to Gary Roeder for co-chairing the team with Johannes and keeping all our times and records straight! Thank You! Neighborhood Watch Kids are growing up and alot of them will be driving this coming school year. Take the time to go over the rules of need for speed and the privilege it is to have a drivers license! Be aware, we have a deputy in the neighborhood who when not on call has been parked on the Parkway and has caught several going in the 55's, believe it or not!!! At that kind of speed, we really do not want to see anyone in the neighborhood hurt due to a car going too fast! Also, know your car insurance policies. Do you really understand them? Put yourself in the drivers seat and know you and your children driving are well insured!! Why not ICE your cell phone?????? Type ICE in your cell address book with a name beside it so if there is an emergency and the Paramedics find your cell phone the EMT's will know who to contact to let them know where you are. We are hearing all sorts of kids being picked up by strangers and perhaps even people they think they know everywhere in the US! Communities just like ours! Take the time once again and go over those secret codes that families have instilled, so if someone happens to hit our neighborhood, just a re-reminder that the kids have already been told of this re-enforcement!!! Also, everywhere teen sex is on the rise. Youth drinking and drugs are among our culture. Take time to have them re-think every decision they are making and just say NO!!! Follow through with them on their where-abouts and let them know you will be checking! This is the best deterrent for making bad choices. Join us on Tuesday, October 25th at the Visitors Center for the next Neighborhood Watch meeting. Bring your comments and concerns. We'll hold another Community Conversation with Ms. Beth Mowery of the Frederick County Health Department. She will bring us up to date on the communication techniques when talking to our teenagers on the issues of sex. Please join us for this informational session. Block Captains are still needed. If interested, contact Lise O'Connell 301 698-1252 oconnell@xecu.net or Debbie Smith 301 662-6234 Smith2u4u@msn.com to be put on the confidential email list. With your support we can keep our neighborhood aware of what's happening...see you on the October 25th! Directory Days Are Here Again!! The 2006 Spring Ridge Directory is under way. Any NEW residents who wish to be included need to fill out the form in this newsletter. If you are already listed in the directory, but have changes, please notify management via e-mail at nadena.mg@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 2, 2005 , to be included. Residents/Businesses who are interested in advertising in the 2006 Directory should contact the Visitor Center at 301-620-0782 for more information. Classifieds *For Sale :* Printer. Hewlett Packard Deskjet, barely used, 932C. $30.00. 2 VCRS. $40.00 for both. Fax Machine . Paper included, barely used. $40.00. Coffee Maker. Mr. Coffee. $10.00. For any of the above items, please email Guccinmegmax@aol.com . Entertainment Center . Classic Cherry, from Sears, Height: 52", Width: 59 e ”, Depth: 19 ½”. $75.00/Offer. Treadmill. Folding, includes Exercise Monitor, from QVC. $110.00. For either of the above items, call 301-663-1410. Dining Room Set. Solid Cherry, Includes six (6) comfortable chairs with cream seats, Lovely side side server with turned legs and pretty detail. Beautiful condition. Asking $1700.00. Please call Gretchen Lager at 301-668-9615 to see. Pool Table. Slate Pool Table, Mint condition, Regulation size. $1000.00. Call 301-668-1967. Carpet. Karastan Carpet, 10' X 10', “Toffee Icing,” Overcut from recent carpet replacement. Come see how it looks in our home! Asking $200.00. Call Jenny at 301-662-1609. Sofa Hide-A-Bed. Full size, solid burnt orange textured fabric, two cushions and arm covers. $50.00. Dehumidifier. Frigidaire, portable, humidistat and fan controls, auto shut-off. $30.00. Patio umbrella and four (4) large patio chair cushions. Matching pale yellow and blue pattern. $50.00. For any of the above items, please call 301-682-6524 or 301-698-8202. Lost and Found Found: Adult bicycle, Found on Knollwood Drive . If you think this bicycle could be yours, please call Mike at 301-698-5531. Be prepared to provide a detailed description of the bicycle in order to claim it. For Rent Dewey Beach Condo. 2 bedroom-1bath condo, only one (1) block from beach, sleeps six (6) comfortably, pool, tennis, sauna, and w/d on premises. Sorry, no smoking or pets. Email lrw1234@hotmai.com or call Lisa at 301-537-6900. Don't Miss Out! Spring Ridge Ski Club Coming Soon! Check October's Newsletter or check the Spring Ridge Website for details: www.springridgeonline.com/committees/member.shtml The “Award Winning Night Club Card” is a terrific way to be on the slopes at great savings. For one low price you can ski or board every night by just showing your card. This Card is only available through group membership, although each member uses their cards individually. Looking for a Volunteer(s): Are you interested in being the Spring Ridge Ski Club Advisor? Please email Bonnie at SpirngRidgeSkiClub@adelphia.net . I NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Ski Club up and running! The Night Club Card Kickoff is Sunday, September 11, 2005 , at Liberty Resort, Dinner to follow. SPRING RIDGE FANS ARE COOL - Join Us! FAN (Friends and Neighbors) Club of Spring Ridge is having its first meeting on Wednesday, September 21 st at 7pm at the Visitor Center . Tom Flores, Brewmaster at Brewer's Alley will be there to inform us about beer and to provide us with many thirst-quenching samples. He has been invited back by popular demand because he is a most entertaining speaker. You are bound to find a sample of beer that you like, but if you don't— then COME FOR THE NUTS! There will be plenty of those too! Recreation Committee News The Summer Concert Series was a huge success. We featured some terrific bands and had a great variety of music. A big thank you to Kelly Crispell for organizing this fantastic event and Brian Chaney , our sound guy, for making it all work! We would also like to thank the high school students who earned community service hours while working the “snack bar” and Lise O'Connell for donating drinks! We could not have done this without their help! KUDOS to you! We had an outstanding turnout for this year's Adult Pool Party . Seventy-five people were in attendance enjoying the food, dancing, raffles, and yes...some were swimming! (Not all of them by choice!!) Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with food and decorations. Heidi Hambrecht, Dawn Strayton, help clean Melinda Yuhas, Stacey and Tim Ford, you rock! Thanks also to all the party goers who stayed behind to help clean up! You rock too! The Fall Community Yard Sale is Saturday, September 10 th from 8am-2pm . NOTE CHANGE: when you drop off your $1.00 and Registration Form to the Visitor Center , please pick up a blue and white balloon to display on your mailbox. Townhouses can tie them to their sale table. The maps will still be available at the Visitor Center the day of the sale. The $1.00 fee is to cover the cost of advertising in the Gazette and the Frederick News Post. The Registration Form is below. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Clark at 301-624-5489 or Tina Gamble at 301-228-3676. Attention Little Dribblers ages 3-5 , soccer is right around the corner. The start date is Saturday, September 17 th . Registration begins at 9am followed by instruction from 9:30am-10:30am. Soccer will run five consecutive Saturdays. A $10.00 fee will cover the cost of the t-shirt and an individual team photo. Cleats and chin guards are optional. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with instruction. Please call Karen Ritter at 301-668-0416. Mark you calendar and book your sitter! The Annual Spring Ridge Adult Halloween Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th from 8pm-midnight. This is the party you have heard so much about, ONLY BIGGER! We have booked Past Times Café, located at the Hampton Inn , and can accommodate 200 party goers this year! The cost is $25.00 per person and will include music, food, full bar, costume contests, and prizes! Tickets will be sold Saturday, October 8th at the Visitor Center from 10am-2pm . This event will sell out! If you have any questions contact Kim Lawrence at 301-694-0739. In order to continue offering these and other great events, the Recreation Committee is in need of officers for the 2006 Committee. If you are interested please contact Kim Shull at 301-663-7818. The next Recreation Committee Meeting will be held Monday, September 12 th at 7pm in the Visitor Center. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Pool Committee News Community Pool Party - The August newsletter didn't have the entire list of local merchants who contributed lovely prizes that made our July 30 th party such a success. An additional “Thank You” is extended to: Celebree Children's Center for the children's grand prize of a $50 Savings Bond. Kelli Paugh of Longaberger Baskets for the very attractive serving tray. Dana Wilburn of Tastefully Simple for the gourmet delights, and Kim Shull for the exclusive jewelry. Sheetz, Burger King, and McDonalds for supplies for the party (ice from Sheetz, cups and drinks from the others.) On August 6 th , which was Lifeguard Appreciation Day, the guards were the recipients of toiletry baskets from Spring Ridge's Mary Kay Representative, Nelda Aro. This was much appreciated. P.M.P. and Century Pools also contributed to the effort of thanking our guards by supplying them with treats such as Gatorade, cake, and pizza. The Pool Committee used donations from the community collected at the Community Pool Party to purchase a Frozen Smoothie Bar for the guards to use. Equally appreciated by the guards was the outpouring of compliments from the many patrons of the Spring Ridge Pools. Remarks from Century Pool President and CEO - Century Pools President and CEO, Gene Kijowski, toured our facility and had this statement to make: “It was such a pleasure to visit the Spring Ridge Community on Sunday. The lifeguards were vigilantly manning their posts and the pools looked great. I was also struck by the many parents partnering with us, taking active responsibility for the safety of their children. We are grateful to serve, and to be a part of the Spring Ridge Community.” Teen Party - The waxing moon on the muggy night of August 12 th resembled a slice of an orange. It shone above the most successful Teen Party Spring Ridge has had. Approximately 120 young people gathered to hear “their” music played by D.J. Shannon Baker of Soundsations. These most well-behaved teens danced, swam, bantered, played ball, ate, and stood around the pool looking sensational. Two girls who were asked to comment about the evening echoed the sentiments of the majority by saying “Let's do this again, and SOON!!! To the parents who picked up their children, Thank You for all the wonderful praise for our volunteers at the Teen Party. It is fantastic to hear how you appreciated the efforts of keeping your children safe. The teens are so grateful for the night time swim experience. It is a pleasure for the Pool Committee to volunteer for this event. Mini Minutes of August 9 th Pool Committee Meeting: • There has been a lot of broken furniture this season in need of repair. • Twelve new umbrellas have been retrofitted and were made available. • Communication between P.M.P. and lifeguards is above satisfactory. • Broken shower head/holder in Women's Locker Room was replaced. • Terri Kieft from the Finance Committee visited and advised on 2006 procedures. Sharkey's Etiquette Tip: If you have a suggestion for the pool operations, come to the Pool Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 13 th at the 7pm in the Visitor Center . We need you!! Share your thoughts with us! Reminders - First day of School for Frederick County Public Schools is August 25 th . Pool hours are from 3:30pm-8:30pm , Monday-Friday; Weekends and the Labor Day Monday (Sept. 5 th ) are from 10:30am-8:30pm . ADDITIONAL ADULT ONLY hours begin on August 25 th , and are held weekdays from 12-3:30pm , except for Labor Day. Adults 18 years of age and older ONLY will be permitted at pools.
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