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2006 Board of
Trustees

Chair, Executive Committee

301- 206-4443
mccullap@erols.com

Executive Committee Inside this issue: MONTPELIER TODAY

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December ACCC Report
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January 2006 Minutes
Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by the
Montpelier Community Association,
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January ACCC Report
Inc. Material for the newsletter
must be submitted by the 15th of
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Financial Report
the month prior to publication.
Please forward all association and
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newsletter correspondence to:
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Opposition to Strip Club
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Laurel, MD 20709-2503
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ACCC Approval Request Form
or e-mail to:
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2005 Home Sales
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 March 1, 2006
Dear Neighbors,
It would not really be a normal winter here without
at least one good snow and on February 12th we
woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland. It was
the kind of snow that I dreamed about as a kid back
in those years when I did not have to shovel snow
from a driveway. This was my kind of snow. It
looked glorious as it glistened in the morning sun
and the drifts on the patio furniture looked like
snowmen having a tea party. The good feeling was
aided by the fact that our County workers did an
outstanding job of plowing our streets so we could
go out if we needed to. The snow only lasted one
week and that was sufficient for me. I am now
ready for spring and once again the weather is
teasing us as the daffodils and crocus push their
heads above the ground.
As you think about March, did you know that Great
Britain and her colonies considered this the first
month of the year until 1752? Historians tell us that
France was the first to institute January 1st as New
Year’s Day. The name March actually was attrib-
uted to the ancient Romans who named this month
after the Roman god of war. Since I am a peace
loving person, maybe that is why March is not my
favorite month of the year. April fits my persona
much better and even its name evokes good
thoughts. The traditional meaning for April comes
from a Latin word meaning “to open” and this is an
allusion to the trees and flowers opening their first
flowers of the year. Soon the cherry blossoms will
all be in bloom and those seeds and bulbs you
planted last fall will start to spring forth as your indi-
vidual gardens begin to display a kaleidoscopic ar-
ray of color.
around your homes. As the spring flowers begin to
burst forth in their glorious array of colors, you can
take pride in knowing that you may have planted
the seeds that started this process. As spring ar-
rives again this year, think about your flower gar-
dens and what it took to transform a seeming insig-
nificant seed into a magnificent plant with each be-
ing unique and radiating it own special beauty. Just
as you have the capability of starting a seed on its
journey to become a wonderful plant, you also have
the capability to help change the life of another per-
son into a vibrant contributor to our society. Spring
is the time when it is refreshing to take walks, enjoy
the beauty of new flowers, listen to the euphony of
song birds and meet and greet your neighbors. I
challenge each of you to be that person that makes
a positive effort to help nourish your neighbors with
words of praise and encouragement and to be that
person that makes a positive difference. Reach out
in a demonstration of friendship to someone you
may not know. Remember that success is not
achieved by those who fearlessly guard their differ-
ences, but by those who seek out connections.
The truly great person is the one that has contrib-
uted value, purpose, and meaning into the lives of
others. You can be that person. A friendly
neighborhood where you know and watch out for
your neighbors is also a safer neighborhood. Help
keep Montpelier safe and beautiful.
Paul W. McCullagh
President, MCA Board of Trustees

One of the things I enjoy about Montpelier in the

spring is the exquisite beauty and character of the
plants and flowers that most of you have planted

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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 14 and Tuesday, April 11 for the monthly board meetings at
Deerfield Community Center, preschool room.
All meetings begin at 6:45 pm.
MCA Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month.
Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to attend.

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Share your news with your neighbors. Please send items to
this column by email, mail, or phone: Honor Roll: Improved Grades:
emhughes@comcast.net/ 240 995-1995 / P.O. Box 2503, Allydria—10th grade Aria—6th grade
Laurel, MD 20709. Yelena—9th grade
Jeremy—4th grade
Once again our grandson, Mathew, is maintaining
his unbroken 4.0 GPA at his middle school in Vir- Charmain
ginia. He is a member of the National Junior Honor
Society and will be playing in the Fairfax County
Solo & Ensemble Festival. Whotta kid!!!:) Our homeowners at 9218 Twin Hill Lane were the
winners of the BEST RELIGIOUS DISPLAY in the
Linda & Dave Spevack Holiday Lighting Contest. Congratulations!
Susan Mathis
Social Committee
I am happy to report that 3 out of 4 of my children
received honor- roll on their last report cards. The
fourth child improved her grades and is shooting
for honor roll.

2006 AFFIDAVITS AND ASSESSMENTS DUE MARCH 1

All Montpelier homeowners should have received the 2006 affidavit and assessment
notice. The assessment for 2006 is $245 and was due March 1. If you have not al-
ready mailed this in, please complete the affidavit now and send it with assessment
payment to MCA, PO Box 2503, Laurel, Maryland 20709. All payments received after
March 31, must include the 1 % ($2.45 per month) late fee.

If you need another copy of the affidavit, please send an email to em-
hughes@comcast.net or call Mary Hughes at 240 938-1995 to request a copy.

EL PAGO POR 2006 SERA $245 Y DEBE DE SER PAGADO ANTES

DE EL PRIMERO DE MARZO
Todos los propietarios de la comunidad Montpelier deben de haber recibido el Acta de
la comunidad Montpelier por 2006. El pago por 2006 sera $245 y debe de ser pagado
antes de el primero de Marzo. Favor de llenar el acta y enviarla con el pago a MCA, PO
Box 2503, Laurel, Maryland 20709. Todos los pagos recibidos despues de 31 de Marzo
tiene que incluir el 1% ($2.45 por mes) cobro de vencimiento.
Si se necesita otra copia de el acta, por favor mande un e-mail a em-
hughes@comcast.net o llama a Mary Hughes 240 938-1995 para solicitar una copia.

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 Montpelier Community Association, Inc.
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2005

Trustees in Attendance: John Bertak, David Hart- match the existing siding and style of the house.
ley, Paul McCullagh, Julia Coldren-Walker, All neighbors have approved the proposed con-
Maribeth Petit, and Kendra Wagner. struction. There was no ACCC representation at
Trustees absent with cause: Suzanne Haversack, the meeting. Trustee McCullagh made a motion to
Susan Mathis and Lucy Young reverse the denial by the ACCC for the construc-
Community Members present: Perry Iannoconi, tion provided that the final plans are submitted to
Rich Schroeher (Case Design), June Martin the ACCC and all required county permits are ob-
(Caroline Center), and Mary Hughes. tained. Trustee McCullagh stressed that each case
will be judged on its own merits. The motion was
Trustee McCullagh called the meeting to order at seconded and Trustees Coldren-Walker, Bertak,
6:55 PM. Roll was called and a quorum was pre- McCullagh, Wagner, Petit and Hartley approved
sent for conducting business. the motion unanimously.

Secretary’s Report, Kendra Wagner:
The minutes of the November were reviewed and
two typographical errors were noted. Trustee Col-
dren-Walker made the motion to approve the
amended minutes. The motion was seconded and
passed unanimously.
The ACCC is in need of a chairperson. The com-
mittee will continue to meet the first Thursday of
every month. Trustee McCullagh stressed that a
representative of the ACCC committee should up-
date the trustees every month and, ideally, would
attend the monthly board meetings.

Treasurer’s Report, Julia Coldren-Walker: TRAFFIC, John Bertak, Chair

Trustee Coldren-Walker reported that the checking Trustee Bertak drafted a letter regarding speed
account has $103,284 with $49,973 pending which bumps. He received some feedback on driveway
leaves a balance of $53,311. The E Trade account lighting and will continue to survey the neighbor-
is $100,500 and the three business accounts are hood. Trustee McCullagh reported that the leaf
$29,000, $47,000 and $26,000. The budget was pick-up was delayed again because of the weather.
presented, but there are questions about the pool The board discussed whether the neighborhood
expenses. Trustee McCullagh asked if the white would like to opt out of the leaf pick-up program.
coating had been done and Trustee Haversack will
be consulted about the bill from Community Pools. FACILITIES, Paul Petit, Chair
ACTION REQUIRED. Mr. Petit asked for an in- Mr. Petit has tried to get information and bids on
crease on the landscaping budget and he is getting lawn care and landscaping. He will get additional
additional bids. Trustee Hartley also noted that proposals and will present them to the board. He
$300 should be listed for the web hosting. Pool will also look into the playground equipment re-
furniture replacement ($2,500) was also added to pairs. Mr. Petit will notify Greenthumb, the current
the budget. The 2006 budget will be finalized and landscape company, of the bid solicitation and also
published in the January newsletter. ask them for a copy of the current contract. The
current contract with the Criscuoli boys ends in No-
Committee Reports: vember with ' uncontracted'time between Decem-
ber and April so there is ample time to work up a
POOL COMMITTEE, Suzanne Haversack, Chair new contract. Trash pick-up may be needed more
No report. Trustee McCullagh will go over the pool often when the pool is open. ACTION REQUIRED
invoice with Trustee Haversack.
SOCIAL, Susan Mathis, Chair
ACCC Trustee Mathis was not able to attend the meeting
Perry Iannoconi presented an appeal to the board but submitted a report. The Santa visits, the holi-
of trustees. The ACCC denied his request for rais- day decorations contest, and the caroling has all
ing the roof of the garage for an addition to his been scheduled. Trustee Mathis thanked Joe Cris-
home on Crestmont Lane. He presented the plans cuoli, James Mathis, Richard Rewalt, Sandy Martin
and drawings and explained the reasons for need- and Darlene Finke for all their help with the Santa
ing the addition (additional space and an elevator). visits.
The designer also attended the meeting and an-
swered additional questions. The new section will (Continued on page 7)

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SECURITY, Richard Dengler, Chair
No report. Trustee McCullagh repeated that the
best security is to be watchful and reminded every-
one that cars should not be left running and unat-
tended. Several cars were stolen last year in this
manner and police have the authority to issue $50
tickets.
post-petition assessments on 12203 Shadetree.
New Business:
Newsletter deadline is December 15. The treasurer
needs all information from committee chairs to final-
ize the budget. The budget will be printed in the
January-February newsletter. With the holidays
the newsletter delivery may be delayed.

WEB COMMITTEE, David Hartley, Chair Comments from Attending Members:

No report. June Martin, Residential Coordinator for the Caro-
line Center, visited the meeting. The Caroline Cen-
Old Business: ter owns two homes in Montpelier as residences for
Legal Issues: MCA attorney Corinne Rosen filed a individuals with developmental disabilities. Two
request for oral examination on 12416 Radnor and members complained about large trucks/vans
a lien is recorded. parked haphazardly in the street blocking traffic.
The deed was provided to the PG Sheriff regarding Ms. Martin will look into the matter. The newsletter
the Sheriff’s Sale of 12815 Fernwood. will also be sent to her.
A Lien was prepared for 12802 Silverbirch for non-
payment of 2005 assessment. The next meeting will be held on the second Tues-
Ms. Rosen confirmed that there is a lien on 8904 day of January, January 10, 2006 at 6:45 at Deer-
Royal Ridge for nonpayment of the 1999 special field Recreation Center, preschool room. The mo-
assessment. tion was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:26
Letter sent to the bankruptcy attorney regarding P.M. The motion passed unanimously.

December 1, 2005 7. 8907 Eastbourne Lane – Thomas will check on

Members Present: Curt Davies, Brian Dennis, Mark two abutting sheds.
Chandler, Thomas Jaehnigen, Ron Lenart, Jan 8. 9302 Montpelier Drive – still no house numbers,
McCullagh, Jeri Witt invoice not sent.
Member Absent: Dave Friel 9. Excel Spreadsheet – Thomas will update the
spreadsheet with results from the last survey.
The meeting was held at Deerfield Run Elementary
School Community Center. The meeting was called New Business:
to order at 7:30 PM by Brian Dennis as acting chair. 1. 12102 Cedarbrook Lane – Shed approved.
The November meeting minutes were approved. 2. 8703 Crestmont Lane - Owner, Mr. Iannaconi,
Jeri Witt volunteered to take notes for the minutes. requested approval for second story above garage.
Approval denied by majority vote since addition to
Old Business: the house would be in violation of the MCA cove-
1. 12815 Fernwood Turn – email to attorney Nov. nants (Article III Garages/Carports). Appeal also
30 – sheriff’s sale planned, state of MCA lien un- denied. Owner will appeal decision to MCA Board at
known. next monthly meeting.
2. 8706 Oxwell – letter sent to Mr. Harkins stating 3. 12501 Cedarbrook Lane – Request for bath-
that the ACCC voted not to pursue legal action room remodeling approved.
against this assisted living home. 4. 12417 Radnor Lane – Request for enclosed
3. 9219 Twin Hill – letter received from owners screen porch and shed approved
with copy of contract to paint red shed dated 10
March 2005. Other:
4. 12501 Raven Way – letter sent with approval for 1. Jeri Witt and Jan McCullagh resigned from the
6-ft fence with swimming pool. Approved 8-foot side committee.
extension for fence on this corner lot. 2. New chair and new members needed.
5. 12339 Shadetree Lane – letter sent approving 3. Reservations made through June 2006 to hold
8-foot corner-lot fence extension. future meetings at Deerfield Run on first Thursday
6. 8719 Oxwell Lane – House repairs completed – of each month.
check returned to Mrs. Beahr.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

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 Montpelier Community Association, Inc.
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2006

Trustees in Attendance: David Hartley, Suzanne management, Steve McLaughlin, about the Stay-
Haversack, Susan Mathis, Paul McCullagh, Julia right system which was recommended and pur-
Coldren-Walker, Maribeth Petit, Kendra Wagner, chased three years ago. ACTION REQUIRED.
and Lucy Young. Mr. Dengler was concerned about water levels and
Trustees absent with cause: John Bertak the anti float valves at the pool. Suzanne will
Community Members present: Richard Dengler, check on the matter. ACTION REQUIRED.
Brian Dennis, Paul Petit and Mary Hughes.
TRAFFIC, John Bertak, Chair
Trustee McCullagh called the meeting to order at No report. Trustee McCullagh said the leaves are
6:46 PM. Roll was called and a quorum was pre- being picked up. He recommends that leaf vac-
sent for conducting business. uuming discontinue and that residents bag or com-
post their leaves in the future. The county should
Secretary’s Report, Kendra Wagner: enforce laws prohibiting raking leaves into the
The minutes of the December meeting were re- street.
viewed. Trustee Young made the motion to ap-
prove the minutes. The motion was seconded and FACILITIES, Paul Petit, Chair
passed unanimously. Mr. Petit received two proposals for lawn care out
of six companies contacted. Medina came in at
Treasurer’s Report, Julia Coldren-Walker: $12,000 and Custom Cuts Lawn Care at $23,000.
$3,060 deposited last month. The proposal guidelines include maintenance in-
Several owners paid assessments early and will side pool area. The current company, Green-
have to be notified of the increase for 2006. thumb, did not respond. Greenthumb’s contract
E Trade account was not available. will end in April after the spring mulching.
Approximately $82,000 being spent on the pool The Ground’s Cleanup Contract with the Criscuoli
upgrade. boys was submitted. It was same as last year and
The association has four savings accounts, the E- includes weekly trash pick-up and a schedule of
Trade account, and the checking account. Trustee leaf and debris removal. Some duplication of work
McCullagh and others will work with Trustee Col- was removed from the landscape company guide-
dren-Walker to identify these accounts and pull lines. A motion was made to accept contract. The
together the figures for the Reserve Replacement motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Fund. ACTION REQUIRED. Light repaired at the pool parking lot ($203.00).
Benevolent Fund does have a separate account Mr. Petit is still looking for someone to fix the play-
($2,072 Business savings account). ground equipment. ACTION REQUIRED.

Committee Reports: SOCIAL, Susan Mathis, Chair

POOL COMMITTEE, Suzanne Haversack, Chair
Trustee Haversack reported that the caulk, tile and
coping stones have been replaced. White coating
has not been done because the weather got too
cold. The pool is covered and the work will be
done as soon as it is warm enough in the spring.
$36,795 is still owed for the repairs ($55,682 paid
to date). Trustee McCullagh suggested that 5% be
retained until all work has been completed.
Trustee Haversack asked about the current filter
system. Stayrite filters are expensive ($572) and
hard to find. There were problems with filters last
year and the county requires pools to have replace-
ment filters on hand to pass inspection. The pool
committee will research other filter systems and
present the information to the board at a future
meeting. Mr. Dengler will speak to the former pool
Trustee Mathis reported:
48 children received handmade holiday ornaments
and a visit from Santa.
A small group went caroling.
The holiday light judging was challenging but en-
joyable. The results appeared in the January
newsletter.
The next social event is an Easter egg hunt which
may be combined with a spring festival.
The social committee hopes to have more activities
this summer.
ACCC, Brian Dennis, Vice-Chair
Mr. Dennis distributed the December and January
ACCC meeting minutes. Both Jeri Witt and Jan
McCullagh resigned from the ACCC and Mr. Den-
nis wishes to remain Vice Chairperson. The major
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issue at the December meeting was an addition
over the one-story garage area. As it directly vio-
lated one of covenants saying that the roof line of
the garage should not be changed, approval was
denied. Mr. Dennis reminded the board of trustees
of this covenant and asked if these modifications
are the direction the board wants to take for the
neighborhood.
There will be a sheriff’s sale of the house at Fern-
wood Turn. Our lawyer is working on it and the
MCA and Benevolent Fund should receive approxi-
mately $10,000 for unpaid assessments, fines and
legal fees.
Mr. Dennis believes that the ACCC should not be
responsible for the benevolent fund, and it should
be disbursed by the Board of Trustees. Mr. Dennis
will discuss this at the next ACCC meeting.
All houses but one have address numbers now.
The survey was completed last week and letters
will be sent for violations.
The ACCC is hoping to have several new members
after the interest generated through the Yahoo mail
group.
Trustee McCullagh noted for the record that board
approval of one exception to the MCA covenants
does not stand as a precedent that would require
approval in all future cases. Mr. Dennis repeated
that changing the roof line of the garage is a dra-
matic change to the appearance of the house. It is
a covenant restriction and any exemptions should
be considered carefully.
Next meeting of the ACCC is February 2 at 7:30
PM
SECURITY, Richard Dengler, Chair
Prince George’s County Police are returning to the
beat system. They put extra police in commercial
areas over the holidays. There was one break-in,
several cars were broken into and one domestic
disturbance in the neighborhood. Overall, the com-
munity is still in good shape. Trustee Petit asked if
it were true that you can be ticketed for warming up
your car in your driveway. It you leave the car un-
occupied, with the engine running, you can be tick-
eted ($50) and one point on your license. The
Towne Center area was reinstated as a Hot Spot.
Mr. Dengler recommended that it not be used after
dark.
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WEB COMMITTEE, David Hartley, Chair
The web hosting bill is $300 and is now due. Trus-
tee Coldren-Walker said it is in the budget and will
be paid. Trustee Hartley is working to convert the
PC version of the database to a web based sys-
tem.
Old Business:
The 2006 affidavit, pool user form and assessment
letter were reviewed. The grounds pass will be
issued again this year. Mr. Dengler reported that
the Security Committee uses the grounds use pass
requirement to remove non-residents from the
neighborhood. Trustee McCullagh asked Trustee
Haversack and Mr. Petit to review the pool informa-
tion and facilities information and submit all revi-
sions to Ms. Hughes. The pool committee will take
pictures again this year and the pictures from last
year are still valid. Pictures are required to be on
file to use the pool. The picture requirement will be
strictly enforced this year
A line on the affidavit requesting emergency notifi-
cation by email was deleted.
New Business:
There is a meeting regarding a strip club at the
Club Amazon on Route One and a petition is circu-
lating regarding the award of a liquor license to this
establishment. The information and petition will be
put on the website. ACTION REQUIRED.
MCA residents can attend the following meetings if
interested:
Proposed Konterra development master plan meet-
ing - January 25 and 26 at Martin Luther King Mid-
dle School.
Beaverdam Watershed Watch Group meeting -
January 17 at the Greenbelt Library.
Annual Open House in Laurel - February 12 from
1-4 PM.
Comments from Attending Members:
The next meeting will be held on the second Tues-
day of January, February 14, 2006 at 6:45 at Deer-
field Recreation Center, preschool room. The mo-
tion was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:37
P.M. The motion passed unanimously.
 January 5, 2006
Members Present: Brian Dennis, Mark Chandler,
Thomas Jaehnigen, Ron Lenart
Members Absent: Curt Davies, Dave Friel
The meeting was held at Deerfield Run Elementary
School Community Center. The meeting was
called to order at 7:36 PM by Brian Dennis as act-
ing chair. The December meeting minutes were
not available for approval. Ron Lenart volunteered
to take the minutes of the meeting.
yard at 12611 Cedarbrook Lane.
Other:
1. Everyone should try to recruit new committee
members. Brian will post the need for new mem-
bers on the Yahoo Group site and an announce-
ment will be made in the newsletter.
2. The responsibilities for the eleven different
Montpelier sections were reassigned as follows:
Sections Lots

Old Business: Curt Davies 1&3 1 – 48 & 122 - 180

1. 9219 Twin Hill – Status of red shed will be re- Mark Chandler 4&6 192 – 255 & 325 - 402
viewed monthly by the committee.
2. 12501 Raven Way – no response to letter ap- Ron Lenart 2&5 49 – 121 & 256 - 324
proving 6-ft fence – swimming pool. Thomas Jaehnigen 7&8 403 – 472 & 473 - 521
3. 8907 Eastbourne Lane – Thomas will check on
two abutting sheds. Dave Friel 9 & 10 522 – 572 & 573 - 597
4. 9302 Montpelier Drive – Mark will check on the
Brian Dennis 11 598 - 699
house numbers.
5. Excel Spreadsheet – Thomas will update the The next meeting is scheduled for February 2,
spreadsheet with results from the last survey. 2006 at 7:30 PM at Deerfield Run Elementary
School Community Center. Ron informed the com-
New Business: mittee that he would be out of town and will miss
1. Ron and Thomas will conduct a new survey, the next meeting. Brian asked the committee
possibly this weekend. members to arrive a few minutes early to help set
2. Brian will check on the unregistered truck full of up the tables and chairs.
debris at 12321 Shadetree Lane.
3. Thomas will check on the mattress in the front The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM.

--
Kudos to the snow plowers and the snow shovel-
ers! Our recent foot+ of snow was quickly dis-
patched by the county crews. Some streets, as
always, took a little longer to get cleared, but on the
whole, the community was quickly passable. (Snow
removal is an important task should emergency
vehicles be needed.) Also, thanks to all community
members who kept their vehicles out of the street
with the predicted snow so that the plows could
easily access the roads.
On other traffic issues:
A few simple tips for exercisers and dog walkers to
keep our community pedestrian safe -- Because
Montpelier is mostly without sidewalks, we must
take our exercise on the sides of the streets.
Please remember to walk facing traffic after dark.
You need to see the vehicles approaching and they
need to see you. Wear light colored or reflective
clothing at night and please carry a flashlight.
This would be a great year to consider improving
your outside lighting that faces the street you live
on. Most residents have either improved their light-
ing with electric pole lamps, motion-sensitive light-
ing, etc., or have retained the original gas-lamp
pole lights. However, a rather large number of
homes in our community currently
have driveway pole lamps that are
not in use. One night recently I
counted more than 50 such lights
(poles without working lights) while
driving just about one third of the
streets in the community. Other
homes had neither pole lamps nor
other outside lighting on the drive-
way. For security and safety both, I
encourage you make sure your
property is well lit. Go on-line to the Montpelier list-
group and ask your neighbor how they reactivated
their original gas lamps, converted gas to electric
lights or added other lighting enhancements.
John Bertak, Chair

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Montpelier Community Association
1/31/06 2/14/06
Etrade 1/31/2006 $ 101,103.17 $ 101,103.17
Money Market 662 1/31/2006 $ 29,353.93 $ 29,353.93
Money Market 601 1/31/2006 $ 26,939.14 $ 26,939.14
Money Market 766 1/31/2006 $ 47,641.67 $ 47,641.67

Checking 1/31/2006 $ 99,775.98

Deposits
2/1/2006 $ 3,704.00
2/10/2006 $ 23,765.00
2/14/2006 9,465.00

Outstanding checks 7371 $ 203.75

7352 100.00
7355 43,397.90
7356 350.00
7357 217.85
7358 694.00
7364 15.06
7365 245.00
7366 329.55
7367 24.87
7368 15.75
7369 129.89
7370 138.95
7371 110.71
7372 300.00
7373 1,061.00 $ 89,375.70

Julia Coldren-Walker, Treasurer

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The 2006 Montpelier Easter Egg Hunt will be held
on Sunday afternoon, April 9, from 4:00-5:00 PM.
There will be two hunting areas, one for children
through kindergarten age, the other for 1st-6th
graders. I need some teenagers to come to the
pool area at 2:00 to make sure the area is clean,
and to help hide eggs (for those of you needing a
few more community volunteer hours, this is a
good opportunity).
Following the Egg Hunt, there will be a Community
Wide potluck picnic in the open field next to the
pool parking lot. Please RSVP by April 7 if you
plan on joining us for this first social event of
Spring. We will provide beverages and paper
goods. Please bring a covered dish to share. We
will have tables set up for the food, but please
bring a quilt or folding chairs to sit on.

Congratulations to
9218 TWIN HILL LANE
WINNERS OF THE 2005 MONTPELIER
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST
Best Religious Display

We apologize for the typographical error for this address which appeared in January-February edition of
Montpelier Today
Susan Mathis, Chair

11 March-April 2006
1. Crime in the Washington and surrounding
area is decreasing, but the statistics are still
not good. AA, Montgomery and Howard coun-
ties are reporting the same spike in theft from
auto incidents as PG is experiencing. Items
stolen from our area have been found in
Lanham and areas south of here. This would
indicate, but cannot be proven, that the perpe-
trators live in those locations. The city of Lau-
rel reported 69 incidents of theft, 28 of which
were theft from auto events. Stealing air bags
is the rage.
2. There is no positive eye witness to any of the
theft from auto events in the area. A citizen
patrol in Montpelier would be looking for an
unidentified needle in a hay stack. The perpe-
trators are probably stealing the car and the
license plates they are using to get here, so
what would we be looking for?
3. Lock your car and keep any valuable item cov-
ered up, or take it inside your house.
4. Close and lock your garage door, even when
you are at home.
5. Report any suspicious people in the neighbor-
hood to 911 immediately, please don’t report
the mail man.
6. Please report any incidents to me via e-mail,
rdeng55@comcast.net.
7. If you don’t want solicitors, put up your NO
SOLICITING sign.
8. The chart below illustrates that crime in our
area (District 6) is much lower than other ar-
eas of the county:

Crime Data Comparisons for February 8 through February 15 2006

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6

Robbery - Commercial 2 0 2 2 1 0
Robbery - Residential 1 0 1 1 1 0
Robbery - Citizen 14 1 11 10 0 0
Carjacking 5 1 1 0 0 0
Assaults 13 10 16 15 6 3
Burglary - Commercial 3 8 7 6 0 2
Burglary - Residential 7 3 9 14 5 6
Burglary - Citizen 5 0 1 0 1 1
Stolen Vehicles 36 19 58 39 22 11

MONTPELIER AREA CRIME STATISTICS JAN/FEB 2006

12/25/2005 Theft>$100 125xx Cedarbrook

1/31/2006 Theft from auto 87xx Oxwell
2/1/2006 Theft from auto 88xx Gramercy
2/1/2006 Theft from auto 87xx Oxwell
2/3/2006 Vandalism 29xx Claxton*
2/3/2006 Theft from auto 122xx Valerie
2/10/2006 Theft from auto 83xx Montpelier*
2/11/2006 Recovered stolen vehicle 132xx Claxton*
2/11/2006 Recovered stolen vehicle 128xx Claxton*

*Not located in Montpelier Richard Dengler, Security Chair

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Need Community Service Hours? Call Susan Mathis to volunteer.

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 Did you know that you can go to the United States
Postal Service website and easily have your mail held while you are
out of town? You can also arrange to have the held mail delivered to your home
on the date you return. It’s fast and easy and really works! Go online at www.usps.com and
look for the box “Receiving your mail” and click on “Hold Mail.”

• For same day service, online requests must be submitted by 2AM CST Monday - Saturday.
• Mail can be held from 3 to 30 days.
• Normal delivery will begin on the date you specify.
• Online access to request this service is currently limited to certain ZIP Codes but it is avail-
able to 20708 zip code.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

The hearing to be held on March 1st, 2006, to accept testimony and evidence regarding the change in the
mode of operation of the licensed premises described below has been continued until May 3, 2006:

t/a Amazon
Class B, Beer, Wine and Liquor
Corporate Enterprise, Inc.
13501 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Robyn C. Kim, President
Nick Gladen, Secretary/Treasurer

The hearing has been re-scheduled for:

May 3, 2006
7:00 p.m.
5012 Rhode Island Avenue
Hearing Room 200
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at
301-699-2770.

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

(LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD)
FRANKLIN D. JACKSON, CHAIRMAN
NAM K. KIM, VICE CHAIR
DENNIS B. MILLER, COMMISSIONER
SHAIHI MWALIMU, COMMISSIONER
EARL J. HOWARD, COMMISSIONER

Attest:
Diane M. Bryant
Administrative Assistant
February 15, 2006

14 March-April 2006
 STRIP CLUB OPPOSITION CONTINUES
You are encouraged to attend the Prince George’s County Liquor Board hearing on Wednesday, May 3rd
at 7 pm at the County Service Bldg. 5012 Rhode Island Ave, Hearing Room 200, Hyattsville. The Liquor
Board will consider Club Amazon' s request to no longer operate as strip club, but operate instead as a
"regular restaurant" during the day and as a nightclub during the evenings. CASE (Citizens Against Sex-
ual Exploitation) will request the Liquor Board to include language that will prevent Amazon from offering
any nudity, lingerie shows, wet T-shirt displays, topless waitresses or dancing, or any other form of so-
called "adult entertainment.”

In addition, you may also voice your support for House Bill 946 (PG 322-06),“Alcoholic Beverages in Unli-
censed Establishments.” This bill would outlaw unlicensed “bring your own bottle” (“BYOB”) clubs and
other such establishments in Prince George’s County. Call or write to:
MARY A. CONROY JAMES W. HUBBARD
Democrat, District 23A, Prince George's County Democrat, District 23A, Prince George's County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 423 Lowe House Office Building, Room 213
84 College Ave. 84 College Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1991 Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1991
(410) 841-3098, (301) 858-3098 (410) 841-3103, (301) 858-3103
1-800-492-7122, ext. 3098 (toll free) 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3103 (toll free)
fax: (410) 841-3850, (301) 858-3850 e-mail: james.hubbard@house.state.md.us
fax: (410) 841-3234, (301) 858-3234

State Senator Leo Green, who represents Montpelier, has co-sponsored the following Senate Bill 72 with
Senator John Giannetti:

Prohibiting a bottle club in Prince George's County or an agent or employee of a bottle

club from giving, serving, dispensing, keeping, or allowing to be consumed on the prem-
ises alcoholic beverages or specified other items after closing hours; prohibiting nudity
and specified sexual displays at bottle clubs; authorizing inspectors of the Board of Li-
cense Commissioners to issue civil citations; providing for a penalty of $5,000 for a first
offense and $10,000 for each subsequent offense.

If you support these bills, please encourage others to tell their elected officials in the Maryland General
Assembly to support these bills.

Sample letter to General Assembly Legislators:

Dear (Maryland State Representative or Senator):

I strongly urge you to support (House Bill 946/Senate Bill 72) legislation that would help control unli-
censed “bring your own bottle” (“BYOB”) clubs and other such establishments in Prince George’s
County. As you know, Prince George’s County has seen numerous crimes and other problems resulting
from these clubs and establishments and this affects more than just residents of Prince Georges County,
whether we work or visit the area or just pay for it in other ways like higher insurance rates. This legisla-
tion is critically important to help solve this problem and I hope that you will give it your support.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS]

15 March-April 2006
 CURB NUMBER
REPAINTING

As part of Glenn Hogie’s Boy Scout Eagle Project, the Boy Scouts of Troop 9 (based at Oaklands Pres-
byterian Church) will be repainting the house numbers on curbs in Montpelier. The numbers will be re-
painted with a white base and black numbers, as well as possibly reflective beads, which would allow
them to shine at night and mark the edges of the roads. Please remember that you still need numbers
on your house that are visible from the street; these curb numbers are a supplement to those numbers,
not a replacement.

Glenn, a Montpelier resident, is currently researching paint and paint application methods to make sure
these numbers will last. He will also run tests to determine if it is feasible to paint all numbers in Mont-
pelier with his limited number of Troop 9 scouts or if he will only be able to complete a portion of Mont-
pelier. He expects to begin the curb painting early this summer. If you have any, comments, questions,
or concerns about the project, e-mail Glenn Hogie at . More information will be forthcoming
in the next newsletter.

Request a Recycling Bin Bulky Trash Collection

(301) 952-7630—Call to receive your recycling bin.
Requests are limited to two (2) bins per year. Re-
quests can also be made online at:
www.co.pg.md.us/Government/AgencyIndex/DER/
Forms/recycle-bins
Collection for Senior Citizens and the Disabled
(301) 952-7600
Bulky Trash Collection is provided by appoint-
ment only. To schedule an appointment, call
(301) 952-7600, Monday through Friday, be-
tween 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To schedule an
appointment electronically please e-mail us at
BulkyTrash@co.pg.md.us

The County provides front door collection of recy- Appointments are scheduled for normal County
clables for senior citizens over 65 years of age and workdays on a first-come, first-served basis.
for disabled persons. To qualify, no one living in
the home can be under 65 years of age or be If the County fails to make the scheduled collec-
physically able to carry the collection containers to tion date due to inclement weather, we will re-
the curb. To make arrangements for front door col- schedule the collection for the next day.
lection, call (301) 952-7630.
Acceptable materials include:
Yard Waste Collection Furniture and refrigerators (Remove refrigerator
doors for safety reasons).
Yard waste collection begins on April 15 and con- Washing machines and dryers.
tinues through January 15. For more information Hot water heaters and lawn mowers (Remove
about yard waste collection, call (301) 952-7630. the gas tank and drain the oil from lawn mow-
ers).
Yard waste must be placed in securely tied, heavy- Other large materials generated in the house-
duty plastic bags or heavy-duty trash cans with hold that are not picked up by refuse collection.
handles and a secure lid. Cardboard boxes and
paper bags are not acceptable containers.
Limbs must not exceed four (4) feet in length and
three (3) inches in diameter and must be securely
tied in bundles. Bundles of limbs and bags of dry
grass and leaves must weigh less than 60 pounds.
Wet grass and leaves must weigh less than 25
pounds. The yard waste collection day in Montpe-
lier is Wednesday.

16 March-April 2006
CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS OR Covenants are enforced and fines are levied
and collected. If you are planning changes to the
ALTERATIONS REQUIRE PRIOR exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Ap-
APPROVAL proval Request Form located in every Montpelier
# Today newsletter and on-line at
Montpelier home shall be made without prior ap- www.montpelieronline.org. Submit the form to:
proval (see approval form on preceding page)
from the Architectural Control & Compliance Com- MCA
mittee. This includes FENCE, SHED and SATEL- ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance
LITE DISH installation. All exterior colors and Committee (ACCC)
materials shall blend harmoniously with the P.O. Box 2503
neighboring dwellings. Proceeding without prior Laurel, MD 20709
approval shall constitute a covenant violation sub-
ject to enforcement, including fines. The ACCC meets on the first Thursday of every
month at Deerfield Community Center.
BOATS MUST BE IN
STORAGE THROUGH APRIL 30
Boats cannot be stored or parked on your
property from November 1st through April 30th.

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 2005 MONTPELIER HOME SALES
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8900 Churchfield Lane $350,000 Rambler
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12505 Cedarbrook Ln
8901 Boxford
$380,000
$335,000
Cape Cod
Colonial
PURCHASE A RESALE PACKAGE!
12206 Brittany Pl $400,000 Colonial MARYLAND LAW REQUIRES THAT SELLERS
12208 Brittany Pl $400,000 Other PROVIDE A RESALE PACKAGE TO NEW OWNERS.
9204 Montpelier Dr $370,000 Rancher
9204 Twin Hill Ln $434,900 Cape Cod The Resale Package contains a copy of the
8706 Oxwell Lane $375,000 Rancher Association’s governing documents/bylaws, the
8803 Orwood Lane $303,500 Colonial most current financial statement, an MCA
9205 Pleasant Ct $405,000 Cape Cod membership affidavit form, a copy of the most
12600 Silverbirch Ln $387,000 Colonial recent newsletter, notice of any lawsuits
12303 Mount Pleasant Dr $400,000 Colonial pending against MCA and a cover letter from
12312 Mount Pleasant Dr $440,000 Cape Cod the MCA President about Montpelier.
9731 Oxwell Ln $418,000 Cape Cod
9204 Ethan Ct $395,000 Rancher
8792 Oxwell Ln $439,500 Cape Cod
It is the responsibility of the seller to obtain this
12812 Silverbirch Ln $379400 Rancher Resale Package, either directly or through a
12316 Shadetree Ln $430,000 Cape Cod real estate agent.
12305 Mount Pleasant Drive $400,000 Colonial Failure to do so can void sale of the home.
811 Gramercy Ln $445,000 Cape Cod
8711 Crystalrock Ln $417,000 Colonial Resale Packages can be obtained by sending a
8903 Church Field Ln $434,000 Cape Cod request and check for $25.00 to:
12507 Cedarbrook $370,000 Colonial
12205 Brittany Pl $429,000 Colonial MCA
12807 Silverbirch Ln $375,000 Rancher P.O. Box 2503
12311 Shadetree Ln $419,200 Colonial Laurel, MD 20709-2503.
8754 Oxwell Ln $415,000 Colonial
8817 Gramercy Lane $439.000 Colonial You may also contact Dawn Puma at 301-776-
8718 Oxwell Ln $440.000 Colonial
7947 to request a resale package.
12602 Ivory Pass $395,000 Rancher
8707 Royal Ridge Lane $412,400 Rancher
8903 Montpelier Drive $410,000 Colonial
12222 Shadetree Ln $398,000 Rancher
12300 Mount Dr $405,000 Rambler
12502 Silverbirch Ln $449,900 Cape Cod Thursday, March 16, 11 am
12503 Ivory Pass $460,000 Colonial
12220 Shadetree Ln $447,000 Cape Cod
8717 Granite Ln $454.000 Colonial
8708 Oxwell Ln $415,000 Colonial
12813 Fernwood Turn $400,000 Cape Cod

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 Montpelier Cultural Arts Center
12826 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1993; TTY 301-490-2329
Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week

Saturday, March 4-Wednesday, March 29 Main Ethel Ennis live at Montpelier, was released on
Gallery 37th Annual Laurel Art Guild Open Juried Montpelier’s JazzMont label in 2005.
Exhibition This year' s juror is watercolor painter,
Friday, March 31 8 pm
Geri Smith.
Ron Holloway Quintet
Friday, March 3-Tuesday, March 28 Resident Art- As anyone can hear from his recently released CD,
ist GalleryPinkie Strother, Paintings and mixed me- Ron Holloway & Friends, Live at Montpelier, tenor
dia works.Reception: Sunday, March 5, 2-4 pm saxophonist Holloway has remarkable flexibility and
is at home playing all forms of jazz from hard bop to
Friday, April 7-Friday, June 2 Main Gallery
funk. He has a flawless reputation as a musician’s
Asian Pacific American Heritage Exhibi-
musician.
tion, Digital Photographs by Barbara Tyroler-
Gallery Talk: Friday, April 7, 6:30-7:30 pm Friday, April 21, 8 pm
Michael Thomas Quintet
Friday, April 7-Tuesday, May 30 Library
Multi-faceted horn player, Michael Thomas brings
Gallery Michael Farrell, Landscape paintings
his Quintet to Montpelier for the first time. A 1996
using pastel and acrylic in a process that
Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship winner, Thomas
evokes a sense of light and place.
has played in the Washington area with all the
Saturday, April 1-Friday, April 28 greats-Keter Betts, Buck Hill, Betty Carter, Jimmy
Resident Artist Susan Howland, Abstract paintings Heath, Larry Willis and Nasar Abadey.
and drawings by resident artist.
Friday, April 28, 8 pm
Peabody Ragtime Ensemble
@ AA 1 &, - Montpelier welcomes back the Peabody Ragtime
' 1 1 Ensemble, an eclectic 7-piece jazz band playing
Ragtime, Dixieland and all that Jazz!
This spring Montpelier will present two concert Se-
ries: Jazz and Folk & Blues. Series tickets for the Friday, May 5, 8 pm
Jazz concerts are $120 for seven concerts. Series Tribute to Keter Betts
tickets for the Folk series are $60 for 4 concerts or In the last concert of the spring jazz series, area
get all eleven concerts for the special price of $160. musicians join in a tribute to the late great bassist
Individual tickets for both series will be $20. and jazz legend.
(Members and seniors over sixty receive a 10% dis-
count.)
Montpelier Spring Jazz Series Friday, March 3, 8 pm
Friday, March 10, 8 pm Gordon Bok
Legendary New England singer of sea shanties and
Dick Morgan Quartet
Virginia native and longtime Washingtonian, Pianist folk songs leads off the second annual Montpelier
Morgan and his group bring a distinctive style to the Folk and Blues Series.
jazz standards. Friday, May 12, 8 pm
Friday, March 17, 8 pm Odetta
Legendary Folk and Blues singer whose powerful
Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut, will play at Montpelier in a special voice inspired a generation.
solo performance. Chestnut is the heir apparent to Friday, May 19, 8 pm
the legacy of jazz’s greatest pianists. He is the mas- Mark Puryear
ter of nearly every genre from gospel to hard bop. Blues guitarist Mark Puryear plays traditional Pied-
Friday, March 24, 8 pm mont and Delta Blues.
Ethel Ennis with Trio Friday, June 2, 8 pm
The Baltimore-based Ennis has sung to critical ac- Kaki King
claim all over the world and is recognized by audi- “Queen of Acoustic guitar”, Kaki King, brings an ex-
ences and peers alike as one of the best singers of citing young sound to the folk and blues genre.
her generation. Her latest CD, Ennis Anyone? -

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Events at the Patuxent Research Refuge

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and
Rt. 197 south of Laurel. The North Tract Station is located off of Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, just east of the Balti-
more-Washington Parkway.

Refuge Birthday Bash! All Ages guides and binoculars recommended.

Saturday, March 18 10 AM – 3 PM Search for birds in several habitats on NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTER
National Wildlife Visitor Center this guided hike. Field guides and Nature Tots: Owls Outside
Participate in the Annual Refuge Sys- binoculars recommended. Sat., Mar. 11th, 10:30-11:30am & 1-
tem Birthday Celebration! Enjoy live Owl Prowl 2pm, Ages 3-4
animals, kid’s activities, and wildlife Sat., Mar. 4th, 5:30-7pm, All Ages Wonderful world of owls through
habitat tram tours. Explore the refuge at night while songs, stories and crafts in this inter-
17th Annual Wildlife Art looking and listening for owls. active program. It’s a hoot!
Show & Sale Signs of Spring Bark, Buds and Leaves
Sat., April 1 – Sun., April 2 10 AM Sun., Mar. 12th, 9-11am, Ages 16+ Weds., Mar. 8th, 3:45-5pm,
– 5:00 PM Explore the refuge for the first signs Ages 8-10
National Wildlife Visitor Center of spring plants on this guided walk. Explore the forest in this hands-on
Experience wildlife like never before! Field guides recommended. guided hike.
Come out Sat & Sun for the FREE art Making Sense of Nature Hike Bird Walk
show & sale. Tues., Mar. 14th, 1-2:30pm, Sat., Mar. 11th, 8-10am, All Ages
Earth Day Ages 5-7 Search for birds in several habitats on
Sunday, April 23 1 PM – 4 PM Explore the woods using your senses this guided hike. Field guides and
At North Tract in this fun, hands-on program. binoculars recommended.
Make a difference in a matter of a Bird Buddies Owl Prowl
hours by joining us for our Earth Day Tues., Mar. 28th, 1-2:30pm, Sat., Mar. 11th, 5:30-7pm,
work project! Ages 5-7 All Ages
The following programs are Learn about our feathered friends Explore the refuge at night while
FREE but REQUIRE advance through stories, songs, and a trip out- looking and listening for owls.
reservations. Call 301-497- doors in this fun program. Meadow Makers
5887. Please advise of any spe- Bird Walk Sun., Mar. 12th, 1-2:30pm,
cial needs in advance. Weds., Mar. 29th, 8:15-10:30am, Ages 8-12
NORTH TRACT Ages 16+ Get ready to make your way through
Bird Walk Search for birds in several refuge meadows and learn who lives in and
Sat., Mar. 4th, 8:15-10am, habitats on this guided hike. Field (Continued on page 23)

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
2006 Assessments are due. 1 2 3 4
Call 240 938-1995 or email emhughes@comcast.net for
questions. ACCC Mtg

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Closed

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Closed

April 2006
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Assessments are now past due. A late fee (1% per month) must be included with all payments after
March 31. Past due amount $247.45.
1

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Time Closed

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 Helping Hands are younger residents of Montpelier willing to work for other residents at hourly or
fixed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a “Helping Hands”
listing.

ODD JOBS
Name Phone Age Jobs

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uses meadows.
Bird Walk
BABYSITTERS
Weds., Mar. 15th, 8-10:30am, Ages 16+
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Name Phone Age
Field guides and binoculars recommended.
Bird Walk
Fri., Mar. 17th 9-11:30am, Ages 16+
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike.
Field guides and binoculars recommended.
Nature Tots: Baby Animals
Mon., Mar. 20th 10:30-11:30am & 1-2pm, Ages 3-4
It’s the time of year when baby animals start coming around!
Introduce your preschooler to nature’s toddlers through songs,
stories and more in this fun program.

Basics of Birding
Sat., Mar. 25th, 10am – 12pm, continuing
Sun., Mar. 26th, 9am – 11am, Ages 16+
Discussion and walk focusing on bird identification, habitats, and
equipment. This is a two-part series, participants must attend the
Saturday lecture followed by the bird walk on Sunday.

23 March-April 2006
 Lucille Young - Owner

Celebrate with flowers. Request unique ideas such as

Prince George’s County Waste Management
sponsors a Mulch Giveaway in the spring,
usually in April, to provide an opportunity for
citizens and residents to receive free mulch.
The mulch for this event is derived from the
Christmas trees that are collected or dropped
off for recycling. The Mulch Giveaway is held
in conjunction with Earth Day and is just one
of the many departmental programs under
the County Executive’s Livable Communities
Initiative.
For more information and specific dates for
the next Mulch Giveaway, check the County
website or call the Recycling Section at (301)
883-5045.
Comfort Baskets filed with treats, fruits and flowers for someone at
home or work. Floral Tea Cup Creations, Small Bouquets and
Ikebana are unique and give great pleasure.
CUSTOMIZED FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Open House, Get Well, Thank You, Religious, Graduations, New
Business, Seminars, Conferences, Presentation
Bouquets, School Events
WEDDINGS -Full wedding service including delivery and set up
at your location
CELEBRATIONS - Births, Birthdays, Engagements, Gradua-
tions, Promotions, Retirements, Anniversaries and New Home
FUNERALS - Altar Flowers, Casket Spray, Cross,
Easel Spray, Wreaths and Comfort Baskets
25 Years Experience in
Specialized Design

Phone/Fax: 301-776-2355
Email: $%%&"

We charge by the job,

not by the hour!

Volunteer at community events, assist the

Facilities and Grounds committee, or
maybe you have your own idea. The MCA
Board of Trustees and Committee Chairs
welcome your community service.

Contact any board member, committee

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Remember, help is needed for the Egg
Hunt, April 9. Contact Susan Mathis 240 WSSD #71122 MD 24148 24 Hour Service
604-9564.

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Painting : Interior /Exterior
Power Washing
Custom Decks /Screen Rooms
Finished Basements
Additions
Gutters/ Downspouts
Kitchens : Let our Kitchen Consultant design your new
kitchen right in your own home.
Roofing : The place to start your home improvements is at
the top of your home. We offer all styles of roofing and
back all of our roofs with a 5 year workmanship warranty .
Let our professional roof consultant design your new roof
or find and solve the problems of the old one
Windows and Doors
With the cost of energy on the rise you may want to con-
sider some energy saving maintenance free vinyl replace-
ment windows and doors. Or, maybe some new classic
wood interior type windows and doors with aluminum clad-
ding . It is your home and our professional consultant will
give you the information so that you can make the choice
that fits your style. We install all types of windows and
doors and are the distributor of the Great Lakes Windows.
Siding : We are your Alcoa Dream color consultant .
Let us give your Home a Facelift and add some Seri-
ous style that will make your home the envy of the
neighborhood

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Placing your Home Improvement needs in good
hands for over 30 years!!!

We specialize in Roofing, Siding, Windows, Kitchens,

Bathrooms and Home Additions.
Family owned and a name you can trust!

Call for a Free Estimate!! Bonded

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Office (301) 656-3188 Insured
References Available
Cell (301) 356-3297 MHIC # 10429

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 If your property has been listed for sale with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of
that listing.

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