April 2006 Lakelands Leader

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April 2006
Volume 8 Issue 4
what’snews? Residents Seek Answers
It’s Time to Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to participate in
the annual Lakelands Cleanup Day on
May 6. Details on page 3.
New Coach on Deck
The Lakelands Lionfish
Swim Team will
welcome new head
coach Beth Silva
this summer, story
on page 16.
Final Design Plans Debuted
The latest revisions and final plans for
the future Market Square Plaza on
page 14.
Of the Fate of the
GE Tech Park During
Town Hall Meeting
By Andrea Escher
During the
March 15
Town Hall
meeting,
Lakelands
resident
Andy Inkeles
shared his
comments
that a future
residential
community
would be a
welcome
addition to
the GE Tech
site.
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Photo Courtesy: Andrea Escher
A New Neighbor and His Business
Coming to Lakelands
Lakelands newest neighbor and his real
estate business are planning to arrive
in Lakelands this May, page 11.
Neighbor to Neighbor
Lucrative lawn service
has Lakelands teen
seeing green! Check
out page 17.
Lakelands
Family Fun Day!
large audience of Kentlands and
Lakelands residents gathered at
Lakelands Park Middle School on
March 15 to learn more about the fate of
future development at the former National
Geographic property now known as the
GE Tech Park.
As previously reported, AvalonBay
Communities has proposed the development of approximately 700 units, including single family homes, townhomes and
retail.
AvalonBay
Development
Consultant, Rich Koch, has previously
requested the City of Gaithersburg to
change the zoning of the site from I-3
Industrial to an MXD-Zoning to allow for
a mixed-use site.
During the course of the Master Plan studies by the City of Gaithersburg, four options
were previously presented for the site, however, the city eliminated two of the options,
keeping Option 1: Research & Development
See TOWN HALL MEETTING
continued on page 9
Lionfish Gear Up
For Summer
Swim Team Season
Alyssa Lahn couldn’t believe she
was up close and personal with
Dora the Explorer at the
Lakelands Family Fun Day on
March 19.
Turn to page 12 for more
photos of the fun!
Return Address:
The Lakelands Leader
960 Main Street
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Photo Courtesy: Denise McGovern
Lakelands Announces Changes
To Pool Pass Procedures
Registration Scheduled
For April 30 at the
Lakelands Clubhouse
By Andrea Escher
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he Lakelands Lionfish are gearing up for
another summer of sun, fun and swimming!
The team is preparing to kick off the 2006 swim
Goggles on and
team season on May 31.
ready for the start
The Swim Team Committee is excited to announce the of another summer
annual Lakelands Lionfish Swim Team Registration event will
of Lakelands
be held on Sunday, April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lionfish swimming.
Lakelands Clubhouse Red Room.
Lakelands children of all ages are invited to join the Lionfish! Since many of the community children vary in their swimming skills and levels, the Lionfish features two swim
teams, the "pre-team" and the swim team. In order to qualify for the "pre team" a child
should be able to jump in and swim half the distance of the lap pool, swimming either
the doggy paddle or underwater.
If you are new to the community or your child has never participated on a swim
team, the Swim Team Committee recommends not registering your child on April
30, but rather waiting for the team's Evaluation Day scheduled for May 31 at 4:00
p.m. The swim team coach and assistant coaches will watch the children swim in
See LIONFISSH continued on page 8
Residents Encouraged To Return
Application by May 12
By Andrea Escher
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he Lakelands Facilities Committee has spent the winter
preparing for the upcoming summer swim season. The committee
worked tirelessly reviewing concerns
addressed by residents during last
year's pool season. This year many
new policies and procedures will be
implemented so that all residents will
be sure to have a safe and fun summer swim season.
A common concerned issued by
residents is the significant number of
previous residents who moved from
Lakelands, but are still swimming in
the community pool over the summer. These residents are accessing the
pool via their Datawatch access cards
or residents letting them in. This year,
the Facilities Committee has finalized
plans for a new pool pass entry system. In order to access the pool this
summer, all residents will be required
See POOL PASS continued on page 10
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April 2006
from the design review committee
At the regularly scheduled March meeting of the Lakelands Design Review Committee, the following ten (10) applications were reviewed.
Sheryl Massaro
302 Inspiration Lane
Landscaping:
Approved with Stipulation Any adverse
drainage requirements which might result
from construction of a deck, patio, or
screened porch must be considered and
remedied.
Install Flagstone the back yard
Approved
Replace landing & treads on back stairs
with trek planks
Approved
Re-paint the step railings & fence white
Approved
Charles Hartman
927 Linslade Close
Add storage unit with lattice under
stairwell
Approved with Stipulation: 1. Shed must
abut house, 2. the size of lattice opening
to be smaller then two inches, 3. T-111 to
be painted white.
Ned McGowan
935 Linslade Street
Propose: to widen the driveway
Approved
Landscaping
Approved
John Judge
1333 Main Street
Landscaping & Re-grading side yard
Approved
Re-set fence along Main Street
Approved with stipulation that fences and
walls in other locations shall be a minimum of 32 inches and maximum of 72
in. high above grade.
Construct stamped concrete patio
Approved with Stipulation: Color of the
April 2006
patio to be blue/grey.
Timber retaining wall
Approved
Plant two crape myrtles and three lilacs
Approved must be three feet set back from
property line.
Construction of a rear deck
Approved but all vertical surfaces are to be
painted/stained white.
William Cassidy
1429 Main Street
Install picket white stain fence
Approved
Install a gate
Approved with Stipulation that gates may
not be more then 48" inch in width.
Install Storm Door
Approved
Claudette Bernstein
409 Placid Mews
Add a well craft window well to basement
window
Approved
Levy McCafferty
946 Rockborn Street
Landscaping
Approved
Install snowguards
Approved
David Kossoff
730 Still Creek Lane
Install a deck with staircase
Approved
Jamie Bass
Install a screened Porch
Approved with Stipulation
Gutters must match color of existing
gutter
Add a deck
Approved with Stipulation: Privacy lattice
not to exceed 72 inches in height from
base of deck
Jinsong Wu
Landscaping
Denied due to specified plantings must be
included on application
Build retaining wall with cinder block &
covered with stone veneer & stone cap
Approved
Install drainage with corrugated & perforated pipe
Approved with Stipulation that must not
adversely affect neighbor's drainage.
Build a step stair by the retaining wall
Approved
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted
by April 25, 2006 for the
May DRC Meeting.
Help K eep L akelands B eautiful!
Community C leanup S lated f or S aturday, M ay 6
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o celebrate Environmental Day, the Lakelands Environmental
and Beautification Committee (EBC) will sponsor a
Community Cleanup on Saturday, May 6. Come out and join us!
You'll get some exercise, meet like-minded residents in your neighborhood, and contribute to keeping Lakelands beautiful.
Preliminary plans call for meeting in Four Corners Park
at 9:00 a.m. on May 6. From there, small teams of people
will fan out to specified wooded areas in Lakelands that are
strewn with trash and need cleaning up. EBC members will
be on hand at Four Corners Park to hand out maps and
instructions, and the City of Gaithersburg will provide
trucks to carry away the debris we pull out of the woods.
Speaking of keeping Lakelands beautiful, please remember (and
explain to your kids) that every plastic bottle, paper cup and sandwich wrapper that's tossed in the street inevitably finds its way into
a storm sewer along the curb, and then directly into Lake Varuna.
The same holds for trash that blows away from overturned or overfilled garbage cans. This means that if you don't secure your trash,
your empty soup cans will end up floating in the lake. Lake Varuna
is our entrance showplace, a source of great "curb-appeal" for our
community. Let's all help keep it clean!
Watch the May edition of The Lakelands Leader and
www.lakelands.org for further details on the Community
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LCA
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Jim Wakefield
President
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Lake Coulson
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Director
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Treasurer
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Secretary
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MANAGEMENT
CMI
Debbie Durham
240-631-8338
[email protected]
EDITOR & ADVERTISING
MANAGER
Andrea Escher
301-519-1678
[email protected]
CONTRIBUTORS/WRITERS
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By Debbie Durham, Community Manager
Spring Cleaning Coming to Lakelands
These projects will be completed with the least amount of disA lot has happened over the first few months of this year. The ruption to the normal flow of the Clubhouse. I apologize in
Board of Directors and Lakelands Committees continue working advance for any inconvenience these projects may cause.
to enhance the community and improve the Association's operaNot only is the Clubhouse getting ready for spring, the comtions. Below please find a list of projects the Board and the community landscaping contractor has been very busy with spring
mittees have approved for 2006:
clean-up. Fresh edges have been dug around trees/beds and ferPalmer Brothers contractors are in the process of power tilizer has been spread. Soon it will be time to spread mulch and
washing and painting the exterior of the Community Center. wait for the flowers to bloom!
The rust has been removed from the railings in the pool area
and the shade trellises were power washed and will soon be Does Your Landscape Rock?
painted. The contractor will also clean, seal and paint the
Although most homeowners associate landscape with flowers,
wooden benches in the community.
trees, and lawns, these elements are only part of the story. When
The swim/fitness entrance foyer of the Community Center thinking about your landscaping, you also need to pay attention
will be painted and some minor construction changes will be to "hardscape." This term refers to the inanimate elements of landmade: To protect the
scaping such as stone
walls from damage
walls, concrete or brick
Harmony is the key to good landscape design. Look for materials that
Wainscoting will be
patios, tile paths, and
blend in with your home’s architecture. Light tones create a sense of
installed
on
the
wood decks.
entrance and hallway spaciousness; dark tones define boundaries. Dark red masonry is a natural
Stonewalls
offer
walls and the opening
many opportunities for
complement to green foliage. Resist the temptation to throw too many
in the wall of the
creativity. They can be
colors, designs, or shapes into your landscape plan.
guard room will be
used to divide the front
closed. Once this work
lawn from the street,
has been completed, the Association will explore ways to decorate line the sides of a driveway, fence adjoining properties, outline a
the entrance area.
garden, or even terrace a hillside to prevent erosion.
Non-skid flooring will be installed in the shower rooms on the
Harmony is the key to good landscape design. Look for matelower level. During the installation the bathrooms in the base- rials that blend in with your home's architecture. Light tones crement level will be closed. Please use the bathrooms on the first ate a sense of spaciousness; dark tones define boundaries. Dark
level. Once the floors are installed, the bathrooms will be power red masonry is a natural complement to green foliage. Resist the
washed and painted.
temptation to throw too many colors, designs, or shapes into your
Over the summer months the front entrance foyer will be landscape plan.
painted and if possible, some decorations will be added to the
Remember that landscaping projects within Lakelands
area. The red & green rooms will receive a fresh coat of paint Community Association also requires approval of the Design
(and possibly a color change) along with the first floor bath- Review Committee.
rooms and kitchen.
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Lane in the Woods Bond Release Review Meeting
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akelands residents who reside in Lane in the Woods are
invited to attend a Bond Release Review Meeting on April
6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakelands Clubhouse.
The Board and residents will review the details on the
upcoming bond release for Lane in the Woods. Discussions
will also include landscaping, lights, the nature trail, as well as
possible changes to the original site plan.
For further information about this upcoming meeting,
please contact Community Manager, Debbie Durham, at 240631-8338 or [email protected]. L
(50 square ft. minimum thru April 30th)
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Cristina Strigel
703-777-7676
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By Andrea Escher
Rumor Has It…
The City of Gaithersburg will be installing speed humps along Main Street beginning at the Rt. 28 (Darnestown Road) entrance running along Lakelands Park,
Lakelands Park Middle School and the future Shaare Torah. Stay tuned as more
information is confirmed.
Kentlands/Lakelands Youth Summer Basketball Coming Soon
Basketball season is just around the corner! The Kentlands/Lakelands Youth Summer
Basketball League is open to all Kentlands and Lakelands girls and boys, ages 8-13.
Games will be held in a 3-on-3 format on Sundays beginning late June through July. Look
for more information on registration coming soon.
Participate in the Playgroup
The Lakelands playgroup meets every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the
Green Room of the Lakelands Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity for tots of all ages
to gather for some playtime fun and the chance for parents to enjoy adult conversation.
The playgroup is open to all Lakelands residents and more tiny tots are encouraged to
join the group. Stop by the Clubhouse, or contact Playgroup Coordinator, Kim Wilkes,
at 301-963-1444 or [email protected].
Scoop the Poop
It's starting again! The warm weather is approaching and dog walkers are out in
full force. Unfortunately, many pet owners are not picking up their pets poop. As a
pet owner, you have the responsibility to clean up after your pet. Do your part to
help keep the community clean and feces free. Everyone, including your pooch,
thanks you for your cooperation.
Turn Your Lights On
Spring has sprung and soon the warmer weather will be attracting lots of pedestrians
in the community. We encourage all residents to turn their front porch and rear alley
light fixtures on during the evening hours. This will help keep the community well lit
and hopefully deter any vandals from getting into mischief.
Building a Deck or Fence?
It's prime time for the installation of fences, decks and other landscaping
improvements to homes. The Lakelands Design Review Committee (DRC) reminds
all homeowners a Design Review Application MUST be submitted PRIOR to any
modifications to the exterior of your home. Applications are reviewed by the DRC
the first Monday of every month. The Lakelands on-site management office must
receive applications by the 25th of each month. Applicants will be notified in writing regarding their change requests. To eliminate the possibility of a delay, it is helpful to include designs, sketches, photographs, color samples, etc. This will help the
committee gain a better picture of the changes you intend to make to your home.
Applications are available for downloading on www.lakelands.org or at the on-site
management office. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact
Community Manager Debbie Durham at 240-631-8338.
Trash Can Reminder AGAIN…
Residents are still ignoring the repeated reminders to return their trash cans and recycling bins to their garages. If you drive down any alleyway in the community, several trash
cans and recycling bins can be found lying in the middle of the alley. Residents are once
again asked to return their trash cans and recycling bins to their garages, or stored out of
sight after pick-up. It would also be helpful for neighbors to write their address on their
trash can and recycling bin in the event your can blows away.
Dates Are Going Fast!
Trying to find the perfect place to host your next social event? Why not rent the
Lakelands Clubhouse? Community events and activities are being organized, and room
availability is going fast, so be sure to contact Sandra Berry at 240-631-8338 today to
reserve your spot. Rental rules and regulations, a fee schedule, and rental application are
available online by logging on to www.lakelands.org.
Are You New to Lakelands?
Welcome! Please take a moment to stop by the Lakelands Clubhouse on Main
Street to pick up your Clubhouse access card and any additional information you
may need to help you easily transition to your new home in Lakelands. Just a quick
FYI: trash is removed on Monday and Thursday, and recycling is collected on
Thursday. To obtain a recycling bin, please contact the City of Gaithersburg at 301258-6370. For more information about life in Lakelands, please contact the on-site
management team at 240-631-8338.
April Board of Directors Meeting
The Lakelands Community Association Board of Directors will conduct their regularly scheduled Board meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Lakelands Clubhouse, 2nd floor. We hope to see you there.
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APRIL calendarofevents
Design Review Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Eric Kessler at [email protected]
for more information.
Community Relations Committee Meeting, 7:00pm. Red Room (1st
floor) of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Lakelands Playgroup, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Green Room of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Kim Wilkes at 301-963-1444 or
[email protected] for more information.*Meets every Thursday.
Communications Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Kerri Donnelly for more information at
[email protected].
Lakelands Environmental Management & Beautification Committee,
7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Debbie
Durham at [email protected] for more information.
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Peter Frey at [email protected] for
more details.
Live/Work Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse.
Swim Team Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Email Kelly Goldstein at [email protected] for
more information.
Deadline for submissions for the May Lakelands Leader. Contact
Andrea at [email protected] or call 301-519-1678.
Social Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Email [email protected] for more information.
Deadline for Design Review Applications. Please contact the on-site
management office at 240-631-8338 for an application.
Lakelands Community Association Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00
p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Swim Team Registration, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Red Room of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Kelly Goldstein at [email protected].
April 2006
2nd Annual
Kentlands/Lakelands Dog
Show Planning Under Way
Kentlands/Lakelands Dog Show Cochairs Lynda Ullmer and Lee Wilson hosted
the first organizational meeting in early
March
for
the
2nd
Annual
Kentlands/Lakelands Dog Show, which will
take place on Saturday, June 3 on the
Kentlands Green. If you'd like to lend a hand
(or paws), please give the Foundation a "woof"
by contacting them at 301-926-6636.
news&events
submission is May 31. Self-nominations
are welcome. For more information
please contact the Gaithersburg
Beautification Awards Coordinator
Maria Fullerton at 301-258-6330 or
nominate
by
e-mail
at
[email protected].
tickets are purchased in advance. Tickets
may be purchased at the Activity Center,
also located at Bohrer Park.
For more information, call Dianne Coup
at 301-258-6350 or email [email protected]. You may also visit the City's
website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
City Devotes Special Day to City Celebrates Green Week
Man’s Best Friend, Bark in the with Grand Opening of “Green”
Nominate Your Neighbors for
Park Returns
Building and Other Activities
the Annual City of Gaithersburg
Reward the loyalty and devotion of your
The City of Gaithersburg encourages
Landscape Awards
The City is looking for outstanding
examples of residential and commercial
landscaping for its annual Gaithersburg
Beautification Awards. Designed to honor
those who value beautifully landscaped
and well-maintained properties, and who
work diligently to help make Gaithersburg
such a lovely City, the awards will be presented on October 16, 2006.
Any commercial or residential property
within the City limits may be nominated.
The City's Beautification Committee
members will judge the nominees in June
and July, and will select one winner from
the many commercial and residential categories listed on the nomination form.
Honorable mentions may be awarded if
deemed necessary.
Judges will be looking at the functional
and aesthetic aspect of design, use of plant
and hardscape materials, maintenance,
and suitability of design to purpose.
Nomination forms are available at all
City facilities or via download at
gaithersburgmd.gov. The deadline for
April 2006
favorite four-legged friends at Bark in the
Park, the City of Gaithersburg's annual
canine celebration.
Scheduled for
Saturday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m., the event includes a dog obstacle
course, a bone hunt and even a costume
parade! Bark in the Park takes place at
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506
South Frederick Avenue.
The entire afternoon is devoted to our
canine citizenry and their owners. Dogs
can strut their stuff in the "Doggone It
Parade" or show off their hunting prowess
in the "No Bones About It" bone hunt. A
dog trainer will be on hand to teach old
dogs new tricks and vice versa. There will
also be a dog obstacle course, photo booth,
rabies clinic, and plenty of useful information from a variety of vendors.
New this year are three exciting additions: a Flyball demonstration, a Frisbee
Dog demonstration, and a K9 musical free
style demonstration.
Admission for all this fun is only $10
per dog. Dogs residing in the City of
Gaithersburg receive a $2 discount if
residents to participate in activities that
celebrate, educate, and improve the natural world during Green Week, May 1
though 6. In addition to being fun and
educational, it's also a great way for
school children to earn service learning
credits while making Gaithersburg a
more beautiful place to live.
Environmental Awards
The Mayor and City Council annually
recognize businesses, schools, homeowners associations, scouting troops, and
individuals for their commitment to the
environment.
The
Environmental
Awards program also allows the City to
honor its environmental partners for
advisory and volunteer services and
encourages organizations to network and
learn about local efforts. Awards will be
presented on May 1 at 6:15 p.m. at City
Hall, 31 S. Summit Ave. Nomination
forms are available on the City's website
at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. Deadline
for submission is Friday, April 7. This
program is sponsored by Gaithersburg's
Environmental Affairs Committee.
“Green” Youth Center
Grand Opening
With floors made of recycled rubber,
insulation made of recycled blue jeans, and
dozens of other environmentally sensitive
features, the new Youth Center at
Robertson Park is a marvel of environmental construction. It is the City's first
"Green" building, conforming to strict
standards set by the U.S. Green Building
Council. Middle school students are invited to check out the new facility on Friday,
May 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where
there will be environmental arts and crafts
projects, scavenger hunts, reptile displays
and more cool things to do and see. An
official grand opening ceremony will be
held at 4:00 p.m. The Youth Center is
located at 801 Rabbitt Road.
Community Cleanup Day
Spring cleaning takes on new meaning
during this year's community-wide
Cleanup Day Saturday, May 6 from 9:30
a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Hundreds of volunteers and organizations will pitch in to
clean up streams, schools, parks, and
homeowner association common areas.
Volunteers will be provided with gloves,
pickup sticks, and trash bags. The City is
seeking individuals, schools, scouting
troops, homeowners associations, and
other organizations interested in volunteering or hosting an event.
For more information and to volunteer during Green Week, please contact
the Office of Environmental Affairs
at
301-258-6310
or
e-mail
[email protected].
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By Andrea Escher
Photo Courtesy: Kaufmans
Kaufman Hikes the Grand
Canyon for a Cure
One of our own Lakelands residents is
participating in an exciting expedition for a
great cause. Andrew Kaufman, of Heathwalk
Mews, has joined the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society's creative new adventure
fundraising program, Hike for Discovery.
This particular hike is an endurance trek
into and (hopefully) out of the Grand
Canyon at the end of May.
Kaufman will be preparing for the journey over the next several months, by joining his team on weekly hikes throughout
the Washington, DC area, including several difficult all-day slogs in Shenandoah
National Park. He will be gearing up for
hill-training over this period of time to
raise awareness and funds for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The
money Kaufman collects will help doctors
work toward better treatments and a cure
Lakelands own Andrew Kaufman is
for these diseases. These efforts are critipreparing to hike into and out of the cal as blood cancers kill more children in
Grand Canyon next month to benefit the United States than any other cancer
the Leukemia and Lymphoma
and strike even more adults. An estimatSociety's Hike for Discovery.
ed 110,960 new cases of blood cancers
will be diagnosed nationwide this year alone; some 55,100 patients will die.
Kaufman has been touched personally by this cause when his father was diagnosed
with Lymphoma several years ago. Fortunately, due to the type of research that the
Society supports, doctors were able to come up with a treatment which has kept his cancer in remission thus far.
If you are interested in more information, or if you would like to help make a taxdeductible donation, please log on to Andrew Kaufman's website at
www.active.com/donate/hfdnca04/hfdAKaufma. Or feel free to contact Andrew directly at [email protected]. We wish him all the best!
Lakelands Own Corbett Cycles for Peace
Anyone that knows Linslade Street neighbor James Corbett knows that one of his passions
is biking, in particular, mountain biking. This passion has lead to a love of the outdoors and
to actively working with the local mountain
bike club, MORE, to build trails for the community to enjoy. As he approached his 40th
birthday, Corbett says he was looking for ways
to show that the years meant nothing. About a
year ago, he heard of a way to combine his passions for biking and the environment with
Israel and peace in the Middle East. Each year
close to 150 riders bicycle approximately 300
miles from Jerusalem to Eilat to raise money to
benefit the Arava Institute for Environmental
Studies. Students at the Institute include
Israelis, Palestinians, Jordanians and others
from around the world. By encouraging environmental cooperation between peoples, the
Institute is working towards peace and sustainable development on a regional and global
scale. The ride takes place from May 5-May 10
with a total five days of riding. Additional information may be found at http://www.israel- Lakelander James Corbett of Linslade
ride.org. If you wish to support this cycling for Street will be mountain biking during
the Israel Ride 2006 next month.
peace project, donations may be made at
http://arava.kintera.org/2006israelride/jcc. We wish Corbett all the best on his journey!
Lakelanders Hopp & Emami Host Jazz Guitarists John Ware and
Walt Johns to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Last year alone, an estimated 114,530
people in the United States were diagnosed
with leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. To
improve the lives of those affected by these
diseases., Main Street residents Rachel
Hopp and Jessica Emami, are hosting "An
Evening of Jazz & Silent Auction" to Benefit
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
The concert featuring Jazz guitarists John
Ware, Walt Johns, and other well known
area musicians, will be held on Sunday,
April 30, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, located at
311 Kent Square Road in Kentlands. A
silent auction of goods and services generously donated by the City of Gaithersburg
and local businesses, including Elizabeth
Arden and Crest Cleaners, will be held during the event.
Proceeds from the event will help
meet the hosts' fundraising goals as members of the Society's National Capital
Hopp and Emami are excited to
welcome Jazz guitarist John Ware to Area Team in Training. Team in Training
is the Society's largest fundraising protheir benefit to aid the
gram, and members participate in a variLeukemia & Lymphoma Society.
ety of endurance sports events. In June
Rachel and Jessica will be joining over 1,000 other cyclists in a Century (100-mile)
bicycle ride around Lake Tahoe.
Tickets for "An Evening of Jazz & Silent Auction" are $40, and can be purchased
in advance of the show beginning April 1st, from the hosts Rachel Hopp, 301-9776263,
[email protected]
or
Jessica
Emami,
301-233-4203,
[email protected]). Tickets can also be purchased at Stamper Health & Wellness,
208 Main Street, Suite 100 (www.stamperhealth.com).
LIONFFISH Continued from page 1
order to determine whether your child will be placed on the "pre-team" or the
swim team. Registration will also be held on May 31 at the pool.
The cost to register your child on the Lakelands Lionfish is $150.00 per child
with a family cap of $425.00. Payment is due at the time of registration. Each child
will receive a complimentary Lionfish swim cap upon registration.
In addition to registering your child, this is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your children to new Lionfish head coach Beth Silva and purchase spiritware and swim suits.
Representatives from Underwater Wear will display samples of the official team
swimsuit. Swim team families will be able to purchase and take home their swimsuits on April 30.
The Swim Team Committee will host an informational Parent Meeting on May
18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Room of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Committee members
will discuss the swim team schedule, policies, and procedures as well as recruit volunteers to serve on various positions within the committee.
If you have questions regarding the Lakelands Lionfish Swim Team, please contact Swim Team Committee Chairperson, Kelly Goldstein, at 301-977-8969 or via
email at [email protected] L
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April 2006
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TOWN HALLL MEETIING Continued from page 1
Compiled by the Prigal Brothers, Re/Max Realty
FOR SALE
Address
329A Cross Green Street
29A Golden Ash Way
570 Helene Street
649B Main Street
658A Main Street
528 Market East Mews
301 Lakelands Drive
423 Leaning Oak Street
492 Lynette Street
471 Market East Mews
724 Market Street East
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Cottage
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UNDER CONTRACT
Address
534 Helene Street
413 Kersten Street
560 Leaning Oak Mews
817 Linslade Street
448 Lynette Street
415 Main Street
650B Main Street
1203 Main Street
510 Nirvana Street
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Address
713 Bright Meadow Drive
335B Cross Green Street
955 Featherstone Street
658 Gatestone Street
565 Helene Street
407 Main Street
1127 Main Street
506 Sheila Street
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Miller & Smith
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$423,900
$600,000
$479,900
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$674,900
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$800,000
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The information above was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied
upon without verification. These were not listing/sold exclusively by Prigal Brothers/Re/Max Realty.
April 2006
and Office Park or Option 3: Mixed Use
Development open for consideration.
Residents eagerly expressed interest to
the City to rezone the site to a Mixed
Used Development rather than keeping
the site zoned I-3 for additional office
space and warehouse. "We have such a
unique community," said Kentlands resident Mike Pickett. "Keeping the site
zoned for office and warehouse is a waste
of a beautiful community, and maximizing the residential would be an asset to
the communities."
Koch reminded residents that if the
City keeps the site zoned I-3, residents
could possibly expect to see another
MedImmune style campus erected on the
property. Residents also commented they
did not appreciate the "scare-tactic" flyers
and emails circulated by Koch in early
February and felt he intentionally misrepresented himself as a Kentlands neighbor
and not as the future developer of the site.
Residents expressed concern over the
density of a future residential community,
however the majority of residents agreed
that preserving the green space and lakes
surrounding the property should be the
city and future developer's top priority.
"What attracted me to the community are
the lakes and I think the City should consider taking down the "No Trespassing"
signs and put in trails and paths," said Beth
Richard of Main Mews.
Golden Ash Way resident Daniel
Golding echoed similar concerns. "The
City Council should turn the lakes into
usable space," said Golding. "The office
building and warehouse are outdated
and the City and developers should find
a way to make the area more enjoyable."
Kentlands neighbors Richard Arkin
and Demos Chrissos suggested the City
host an active charette process, similar
to the current Crown Farm project, so
that residents, the City and developer
can create a plan that works in the best
interest of everyone.
"It's not the right time for the development of this project," says Kentlands
neighbor Marsha Hopp. "The City
should concentrate on the Crown Farm
project first and then focus on the GE
site after they see what works and doesn't work over there."
The majority of Lakelands residents
say they would love to see the current
warehouse facility torn down. "The warehouse is a warehouse," says Pheasant
Street neighbor Andy Inkeles. "Even
though I knew it was there when I bought
my house, it doesn't fit in with a residential community."
While the future of the warehouse is
unknown, the City of Gaithersburg says
they will hire a Professional
Preservation Specialist to determine the
potential historical and architectural significance of the office building before
any future demolition takes place.
The City announced that the record
for the GE Tech Park Special Study Area
will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
April 20, 2006. A policy discussion on
the special study area has been tentatively placed on the agenda for the
Mayor and Council meeting on
Monday, May 1, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Residents who were unable to attend
the Town Hall meeting are encouraged to
direct any comments to City Hall at 31 S.
Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
20877, or via e-mail to [email protected]. Residents may also contact
the City directly for more information at
301-258-6310. L
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POOLL PASSS Continued from page 1
to produce their new pool pass.
Pool Pass Applications were mailed
out to all Lakelands homeowners in early
February. Many residents still have not
returned their applications back to the
on-site management office at the
Lakelands Clubhouse. In order to receive
your pool passes before the pool's opening on Saturday, May 27, all applications
must be returned to the management
office prior to May 12. Pool passes will be
available for pick-up at the on-site management office (2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse) starting April 21.
Pool passes will be issued to each
member of the family. Upon entrance to
the pool, pool passes must be presented
and given to the monitor on duty at the
pool entrance lobby. The pool passes
will be kept at the desk and will be
returned to you upon exiting. Residents
will not be admitted to the pool without
their pool passes, no exceptions.
Datawatch cards WILL NO LONGER be
accepted as a pool pass. Datawatch cards will
still be used to access the Lakelands
Community Center and Fitness Room.
If you do not have a pool pass application,
please contact the on-site management office
at
240-631-8338
or
email
[email protected].
New Pool Management Company
In addition to the new pool pass policy,
the
Lakelands
Community
Association has hired a new pool management
company,
Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. (REI) to manage the
Lakelands pool this summer. REI says
they guarantee a mature and polite staff
thanks to a manager which will keep a
close eye on his lifeguards. REI also says
residents will see cleaner locker rooms
and overall noticeable difference in the
pool management.
Adult Swim Every Hour
A heated topic last summer, the
Lakelands Board of Directors and
Facilities Committee has agreed that adult
swim will be held every hour for fifteen
minutes. When a lifeguard blows the whistle for adult swim, all children under the
age of 18 must exit the main and lap pools
for fifteen minutes. The children are permitted in the baby pool only. Children will
not be permitted to remain on the "beach"
entrance during adult swim.
No Pool Furniture on the Beach
Last summer it was a pretty common
occurrence to see residents sitting in
lounge chairs blocking the entrance to the
"shallow beach" in the main pool. When
chairs are lined up along this entrance,
lifeguards and parents find it difficult to
access the children quickly in the event of
an emergency. Also the chlorine from the
pool is damaging the metal on the chairs.
We ask that you please sit on the side of
the pool or stand in the pool. Please do
not move the lounge chairs into the pool.
If you have questions or concerns
regarding the pool and upcoming pool season, please contact Community Manager,
Debbie Durham, at 240-631-8338 or
[email protected]. L
Lakelands S wimming
Lessons R egistration
Going O n N ow!
By Andrea Escher
T
he Lakelands Community Association
has hired Recreational Enterprises,
Inc. (REI) to manage the Lakelands pool
this summer. REI has announced swimming lessons for both children and adults
will take place beginning June 19 and registration is going on now.
Swim instructor Kris Santos has
been hired by REI to head up the swim
lesson program for the summer. Santos
is currently working on his degree in
Elementary Education at the University
of Maryland. Santos is no stranger to
the pool industry, having spent four
years as a Certified Pool Operator and a
swim coach in both Montgomery
County and Prince Georges County for
three years.
Children's Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for children
will begin on June 19 and run
through June 29, with classes beginning every Monday through Thursday
morning at 8:30 a.m. Each session
will consist of eight lessons with a
rain make-up day of Friday. A 30minute session will be offered for
children ages 3-6 and children ages 614 will be offered a 45-minute lesson.
A minimum of three children per
class are needed for each session with
a maximum of six children per class.
The cost for the children's swimming
lessons is $60.00 per student for the
eight class session.
If your child will be going to camp or
otherwise busy during the day, please
email Santos about evening children's
classes. He will make every effort to
accommodate schedules.
Private Swim Lessons for Children
Private lessons are available for students of all ages. The cost for private lessons is $25.00 per student for a 45minute class.
Adult Swim Lessons
Adults of all ages will enjoy eight, 45minute evening classes. The cost is
$50.00 per student and a minimum of
four students per class is needed for
each class, with a maximum of 10 students per class.
Adult Stroke Development Classes
For those of you who love to swim,
but are feeling a little rusty, Stroke
Development Classes will be offered in
the evenings. The cost for this program
is $25.00 per student with a maximum
of 10 students per class.
Registration is going on now for all
children and adult classes,
please contact Kris Santos
at [email protected]
or call 301-5
509-2
2089.
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April 2006
Lakelands Community Yard Sale May 20
Event Sponsored By Community’s Newest Neighbor, Michael D. Fox Realtors
By Andrea Escher
Michael D. Fox and
his son Jon will open
a new real estate
office at the former
Greene's Market
site in May.
The team will host
the annual
community yard sale
on May 20.
M
ichael D. Fox has been in
the real estate industry for
the past thirty-five years
and has spent the majority of his
time calling his Darnestown Road
office home, but beginning this
month, Fox will be welcomed as
Lakelands newest neighbor as well
as the newest business to set up shop
in the community.
Fox purchased the former
Greene's Market building at 817 Linslade
Street in early April. According to Jon Fox,
the team will be opening a second office
right here in Lakelands inside Greene's
Market. Fox says his father, Michael, will
make the upstairs his permanent residence.
"We are planning an upscale real
estate office," says Fox. "We plan to put
furniture on the porch so residents can
come to relax, and we even plan to have
a wireless internet signal so residents
can access the internet via their laptops
on the porch." Fox also says plans are in
the works for a gumball machine out
front of the office for the children as
well as a centralized coffee machine for
residents to stop in for a cup.
Opposition to the opening of the
Fox's real estate office was voiced by several Lakelands residents during the
March 8 Gaithersburg Planning
Commission meeting. Despite concerns
raised over increased traffic and parking
on Linslade Street, the Planning
Commission approved Fox's request.
Fox says he does not see any potential
concerns with traffic and parking.
"Typically only one or two office staff will
be on duty during the weekdays and weekends, and we really do not anticipate
clients coming to the office," says Fox. "We
are not going to be a high-traffic office like
the Long & Foster office."
Eager to contribute to the community
and become actively involved with his new
neighbors, Michael D. Fox Realtors is
excited to host the Lakelands Community
Yard Sale on Saturday, May 20. Fox says
the event is open to all Lakelands residents
and will be held at Four Corners Park
between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The
event will be held rain or shine. There is
no cost to participate in this year's event.
"Just bring your treasures to the park and
turn that old junk into dollars for your
pockets," says Fox.
Fox says he will place a large display ad
in the Gaithersburg Gazette advertising
the sale as well as set out directional signage on major roadways. In addition the
Fox team has arranged for a truck to dispose of those unwanted items you don't
sell. Finally to keep up that community
spirit, Fox will be providing hot coffee and
doughnuts the morning of the event.
Be sure to mark May 20 on your calendars and be sure to stop by the
Michael D. Fox Real Estate Office opening in May to say hello. L
Residents S hare T houghts o f C oncern a t
Neighborhood W atch K ick O ff M eeting
By Stephan Varga
N
early 50 Kentlands, Lakelands and Orchards residents gathered at the Kentlands Clubhouse on February 23 for the
kick off of the Neighborhood Watch Program in hopes of
increasing safety and generating a greater sense of community.
"The program will emphasize education and public commu-
nication in addition to acting as a liaison," said Chairman Brett
Cosor, a self proclaimed "volunteeraholic" and Kentlands resident since the spring of 1995. "The emphasis will be more on the
neighbors than on the watching," Cosor said.
The program includes three separate Neighborhood Watches
in the Kentlands, Lakelands and Orchards communities, which
will be overseen by a single umbrella committee.
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By Andrea Escher
T
he Lakelands Social Committee pulled out all the stops for the first ever Lakelands
Family Fun Day! The event, held on Sunday, March 19, included a dazzling magic
show courtesy of master magician Wendy Wand. Wand had the children in awe over
her tricks and special surprises. A hilarious card trick even had Lakelands parents laughing out loud and her amazing needle through a balloon without making it pop had
everyone wondering, how'd she do that?
After the show, Lakelands tots enjoyed a few fun-filled activities courtesy of Andy's
Parties on Main Street and pizza courtesy of Potomac Pizza.
It was a special visit from Dora the Explorer and Scooby Doo that made the event
complete. The children couldn't wait to get up close and personal with their favorite cartoon characters. Dora and Scooby took photos with the children and led them
in a few dances and games.
More than fifty children came out to enjoy the event. The Social
Committee couldn't be more pleased with the turn out and want to
thank Wendy Wand and Andy's Parties for providing such great
entertainment. Finally a special thank you to the Family Fun Day
Sponsor, Potomac Pizza, for donating the pizzas for the event. L
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Photos Courtesy: Andrea Escher
Dora the Explorer & Scooby Doo Star
Attractions at Lakelands Family Fun Day
April 2006
Shamrockin Good Times at the Lakelands
St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour
Photos Courtesy: Kelli Knight
The Lakelands Social Committee, (l-r) Kate
Bradley, Mickey Trinite, Kelli Knight and Mary
Bracho, threw a St. Patrick's Day themed Happy
Hour attended by more than 75 residents.
Ron Smith and
Beverly Frey say
the appetizers
courtesy of
O'Donnells in
Kentlands were
delicious.
By Andrea Escher
April 2006
H
appy birthday wishes to Abigail Moon! Abigail was busy
celebrating her 2nd birthday on March 31 with a party
of her family and friends. We hope you had a great birthday
and enjoyed that cake and ice cream!
H
appy birthday to Madison Wakefield of
Featherstone Street! Madison will celebrate her 7th birthday on April 7 with a
birthday party with lots her friends. We hope you have a great
birthday and get lots of presents.
H
appy birthday wishes to Jack Stid of
Lake Varuna Drive. Jack will celebrate his 6th birthday on April 24 with a party full of
family and friends, even his Grandma and Grandpa are coming all the way from Michigan to help celebrate his special
day. We hope you have a great birthday and don't forget to
make a wish when you blow out the candles.
T
hey came dressed in green and ready to
party! The Lakelands St. Patrick's Day
Happy was THE place to be to celebrate
the holiday. More than seventy residents
attended the fun, dressed in festive gear, sampling a delicious spread of food courtesy of
O'Donnells in Kentlands. It wouldn't be
happy hour without the green beer, spirits
and friends. Lakelanders had a blast mingling
and catching up with neighbors they haven't
seen since the summer.
The Lakelands Social Committee has
already scheduled another festive happy hour
event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, that's right
Friday, May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The
committee has already received word that
Baja Fresh in Kentlands will be dishing up the
appetizers. If you missed this St. Patrick's Day
Happy Hour, then you won't want to miss the
Cinco de Mayo celebration.
A special thanks to the Lakelands Social
Committee and all the residents who
helped make this year's St. Patrick's Day
Happy Hour a huge success. L
who’snews
HAPPY B IRTHDAY!
H
appy birthday to Katie,
Annie and Ella Coulson of
Gatestone Street. Katie will celebrate her 8th birthday on April
9, Annie will celebrate her 5th
birthday on April 17 and little
sister Ella has already celebrated
her 3rd birthday on March 26.
We hope these girls have a great
birthday and get lots of presents.
Dressed up and ready to celebrate St.
Patty's Day, Janice Stevens and Mickey
Trinite had a blast mingling with their
neighbors during the Happy Hour.
Share Your News!
Celebrating babies, birthday and other major milestones? Share it with your friends and neighbors in the
Lakelands Leader “Who's News” announcements. Email us today at [email protected] or call 301-519-1678.
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Market Square Advisory Committee Releases
Final Plans for Market Square Plaza
T
he
Market
Square
Advisory
Committee completed discussions on
the final plans for the future Market
Square Plaza, the former site of the
Kentlands Ice Skating Rink. After an initial meeting with residents during the winter, the Committee suggested several revisions to the design plans which include: :
Walkways/Pathways Widened
The pathways have been widened. The
area in front of the office building will
now be the same width as the aisle
between Star Diner and Five Guys.
Main Plaza
The proposed tables and chairs presented
have been removed from the area. The area
is over 3,000 square feet with ample space for
a center focal piece and occasional programming. The space will be fitted for both power
and water service in the event that the center
space requires either/both. Slater Associates
has placed a sun dial in this space as a center
piece until a final determination of a future
"art piece" is selected and approved.
Landscape/Hardscape
The balance of landscape/grass areas
versus hardscape has been shifted to
increase the hardscape per the
Committee's suggestions. The "lawn" area
and "planting bed" areas should be viewed
as fluid areas and not necessarily set in size
and shape at this stage.
Concrete Changed to Pavers
Portions of what were originally shown
continues on facing page
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April 2006
Continued from previous page
as concrete have been revised to show pavers. 12"x12" or 9 " x 9" pavers have been used
on the pathways and gathering areas.
Additional Seating
Additional seating has been added along the pathways and in other spaces of the
Plaza. Benches and the stone wall around the green areas will also create even more
opportunities for seating.
There has frequent discussion regarding public art within the plaza. It was
determined that a concurrent process and discussion with the Art In Public
Places Committee would be an appropriate means of addressing this issue.
Creation of More Rooms
In response to the suggestions of creating more "rooms" within the plaza, Slater
Associates has created additional spaces. Bench areas along the pathways, green areas
behind the benches, table areas outside the office building, an "outside lobby" area for
the office building and the center area are examples.
Art In Public Places
There has frequent discussion regarding public art within the plaza. It was determined that a concurrent
process and discussion with the Art In Public
Places Committee would be an appropriate
means of addressing this issue.
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Mayor and Council and
the Planning Commission as
well as on going internal review by
the planning staff. Many further details
will be worked out along the way. Items such
as including backless benches, determining the shapes of the planting beds and the selecting
the types of trees and shrubs, etc. will be an evolving process.
As The Lakelands Leader goes to press, a work-session is scheduled with the Mayor and
City Council on March 27, 2006, with a formal approval hearing before the Gaithersburg
Planning Commission scheduled for May 3, 2006. L
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“A Sweet Taste of Kentlands”
Kentlands Garden Club Dessert
Reception and Silent Auction
To Be Held at the Kentlands Mansion
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
7:00 to 9:00pm
You and your neighbors and friends are invited to attend the
Kentlands Garden Club spring gala at the Kentlands Mansion. This
year we will be serving dessert, coffee, champagne and wine.
Kentlands restaurants and bakeries are providing a large variety of
delicious desserts. In addition, there will be a silent auction of Visual
Arts and Night on the Town events donated by local artists, merchants
and Garden Club members. This event is open to adults over the age
of 21. You are encouraged to invite friends and family to join us at
the beautiful and historic mansion that is in our midst.
So please mark your calendar and spread the news about this evening
to remember, the first Thursday in May.
The cost is $10.00 per person for Garden Club members,
$15.00 per person for non-members.
Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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RSVP by April 26, 2006
Checks payable to:
Kentlands Garden Club
c/o Joanne Shields
212 Holmard Street
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New Head Coach Prepares
To Lead Lionfish to Victory
By Andrea Escher
T
he Lakelands Lionfish Swim Team is
excited to welcome a new head coach to
the team this summer, Beth Silva. Silva
has spent the past sixteen years at the pool.
Since 1990, Silva has served as head coach
and swim lesson coordinator for many programs including, Twin Farms, (1990-1994),
Westleigh, (1995-1999), Ward Swim Club
(1998-2001), Damascus High School Varsity
Swimming and Diving (2000-20004), and
Waters Landing, (2001-2002).
Silva has extensive experience coaching
and swimming in the Montgomery County
Swim League and joins her husband Jorge as
the assistant coach and program manager for
the Hydro-Sonic Tiburones.
Silva says she chose to pursue coaching
because she believes that competitive swimming can be an incredible experience for children and teenagers. "Not only does it instill a
lifelong habit of exercise and athleticism, it
teaches discipline and dedication," says Silva.
"A good swim coach provides a child an
opportunity to develop skill and confidence,
to pursue individual goals and learn the value
of teamwork." She also believes that a swimmer is more than just an athlete in the water;
each child is an individual.
When she's not busy poolside, Silva
works full-time as a teacher at the
Barnesville School and just recently
received her Masters Degree in Education.
Silva says she is excited to join the
Lakelands Lionfish team and looks forward to meeting all the swim team families
during the team's registration on April 30
and on the first day of practice, May 31.
"We are really excited to have Beth
coach our swim team," says Lakelands
Photo Courtesy: Beth Silva
Come One - Come All to
New head coach Beth Silva is excited
to lead the Lakelands Lionfiish to
another successful swim team season.
Swim Team Committee Chairperson,
Kelly Goldstein. "We believe that she will
be a wonderful asset to our program and
we are looking forward to a fun and eventful swim season!"
Also joining Silva at the pool this summer will be Assistant Coaches Bryan Jack
and Rachel Miskiel.
The Lionfish will hit the deck on May 31
for Evaluation Day. The team will practice
Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. in the lap pool during June and July.
The swim team assures the Lakelands Leader
that one lap lane will remain open and available for resident swim during practice times.
The Lionfish will host several
Wednesday evening swim meets from 6:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as well as Saturday morning swim meets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. The lap pool will be closed during all
home swim meets. L
April 2006
neighbor
to
neighbor
By Andrea Escher
Lakelands Teen Turns
Mowing Service into
Lucrative Lawn Business
T
On the average a weekly lawn care package starts at $25.00 per week, but
Dantus says he will offer "block discounts" for neighbors in Lakelands. In
addition Dantus Lawns will be offering a "vacation package," where residents can purchase a block of mowings over the summer when needed.
Dantus says he is excited that residents can now log online to his website and pay their bills online as well as request a quote for service.
"My business has
grown so much thanks
to Lakelands neighbors and their referrals that I expect this summer to be
even more successful than previous
years," says Dantus.
If you would like more information
about Dantus Lawns and the
Lakelands Lawn Service, please contact Adam Dantus at [email protected] or call 301-466-1781. L
Lakelands own Adam Dantus is excited
to turn his lawn service into a real
business venture.
hey say the grass is greener on the other side and in the case of Lakelands neighbor Adam Dantus, it's the grass which has turned him into one of the community's youngest entrepreneurs.
At a mere eighteen years old, Dantus should be enjoying what's left of his senior
year at Wootton High School and preparing for college next fall, but for Dantus it's
all about work. This five year Bright Meadow Drive resident holds several part time
jobs, including a part-time Lakelands Clubhouse monitor as well as an assistant in
the sales and marketing department for the Maryland Nighthawks professional basketball team. He recently tried his hand at a radio broadcasting gig announcing the
play-by-play during Nighthawks games.
As if three part-time jobs and school wasn't enough, Dantus has decided to become
a self-employed businessman debuting Dantus Lawns. For the past three years
Lakelanders may have heard or even used the ever-so popular Lakelands Lawn Service.
"I average about 30-40 Lakelands customers per year," says Dantus. "I recently created
a website, www.dantuslawns.net, to inform residents about my services."
With spring in the air and the thought of having to maintain your lawn on a
constant basis, Dantus says now is the perfect time to start thinking about establishing a regular lawn care routine. "I offer a full weekly Lawn-Care Maintenance
Program," says Dantus. "I use the latest equipment to cut the lawn and mulch the
clippings and with each visit, the grass is cut, beds are trimmed and, grass clippings are blown off of sidewalk and driveway areas." Dantus says every other week
he edges the sidewalk and driveway edges, providing that clean, crisp look that
Lakelands customers demand.
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Megginson is a self-taught decorator, who has achieved national success in her field. She
writes a column for Home Accents Today, lectures around the country to retailers, and
has written a book entitled, The Absolutely Essential Guide to Planning Fabulous Retail
Events. She lives in Boyds with her husband and daughter. Visit the L&M Designs website at www.lmdesigns.net to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the
store's grand opening.
M a r b l e S l a b C r e a m e r y Opens A pril 1 3
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By Gina Dropik
L & M D e s i g n s Relocates t o M ain S treet
Lynnie Megginson and Jason
Lengyel prepare for the opening of
L&M Designs on Main Street.
L
&M Designs, a unique gift
shop and interior design center is opening at 204 Main Street
in May. Owner Lynni Megginson
is moving her business to the
Kentlands after operating at the
Shops at Potomac Valley for the past nine years. "Design is the bread and butter of my
business, but because our design center was in a different location than our retail location, a lot of people didn't know about it," says Megginson. The new Main Street location will feature a retail area on the first floor and a full design center on the lower level.
Megginson says her goal is to be a one-stop shop, and "make everything in the store utterly irresistible." In order to achieve this, she is planning buying trips all over the world to
bring in unique items.
The design center will feature a huge library of wallpaper, trims, tassels, carpeting,
draperies, upholstery and more. The center will even feature "Mini Lynni," a separate
room for children. "I know what it's like to shop with impatient kids, so I wanted to provide a safe environment, geared toward kids," says Megginson. "So parents can browse
without worrying. The "Mini Lynni" will feature a TV, X-Box, and DVD player."
Working along side Megginson, is her brother Jason Lengyel, who coordinate all window treatment installation, carpentry, and custom work including custom cabinetry.
Mark your Calendar for:
arble Slab Creamery is scheduled to open on April 13 at 510 Main Street in
Lakelands (next to Crepes-a-Go-Go). This specialty ice cream shop will feature a
variety of freshly baked waffle cones, over 40 super premium ice cream flavors, and a variety of yummy items to be mixed into the ice cream to create a unique ice cream experience. The store gets its name because the ice cream is scooped onto a frozen marble slab,
where the mix-ins are blended into the ice cream. They will also offer soft-serve nonfat
frozen yogurt, specialty coffee, homemade cookies, brownies, pie, and custom-decorated
cakes. Owner Ray Herron says he is excited about finally opening in the Lakelands and
to be offering catering for businesses and parties.
Grammie’s Attic
Open i n
Lakelands
A
unique new retail store,
Grammie's Attic, has
opened at 255 Market Street
West in suite 200. Owner
Charlotte Reppy is excited to
offer heirloom, vintage and
classic baby clothes.
Several years ago Reppy
was looking for the perfect
Charlotte Reppy invites you and
baby gift and had a hard time finding that speyour children to take a visit to
cial something. Once she did find it, it was the
Grammie’s Attic.
beginning of a new business venture. Reppy rescued baby clothes from all over the country and created an online internet store. After
two years she had accumulated enough items to open a retail store.
"I found this space and I just loved it because it's so bright," said Reppy. Grammie's
Attic features baby clothes dating back to the 1800's. Some have been worn, others are
brand new. Reppy restores them by whitening, brightening and pressing them for the
next generation of babies. "It takes a lot of patience," she says.
Reppy also found several manufacturers specializing in classic lines of baby clothing.
Grammie's Attic is stocked with a wide range of items including portrait dresses, special
occasion clothing, holiday outfits, christening gowns, baby sailor suits and hats, bonnets,
booties, baby linens, diaper shirts, daygowns, pinafores, and accessories. Classic brands
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include Feltman Brothers, Polly Flinders, Sarah Louise, Will'beth, Petit Ami, Garden of
Angels, C. I. Castro, Carriage Boutique, and many more. Sizes from newborn to size 4
are available, and a few items in larger sizes are available as well.
Grammie's Attic is located above the Yellow Balloon. Store hours have not yet been
determined, but are expected to be 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. Reppy says the store will
be closed on Tuesdays. For more information you can contact Reppy at 301-926-1666 or
visit her website at www.grammies-attic.com.
Day D ream D ance D ebuts i n K entlands
D
ay Dream Dance studio will
open at 216 Main Street in
Kentlands on April 3 and is now
registering for spring and summer
classes for children ages 3-18.
Class offerings include pre-ballet,
kids bop, tap, ballet, jazz, pom,
hip-hop and a Mind & Movement
Day Dream Dance owner
Program, which is an enrichment
Lakisha Reid has set up her
experience for children ages two
new dance studio at
through five.
216 Main Street.
Owner Lakisha Reid says her
mission is to teach the art of dance to children and teens in a stress-free, fun, and
encouraging environment. Reid previously worked with Montgomery County teaching classes at their facilities. She also taught a traveling day care dance program at
area preschools "I've danced all my life!" says Reid, "I love dancing and I love kids,
so I decided to put it all together."
Reid will also offer an optional program, Create-a-Class. A group of friends who might
want to take dance classes can choose what type of dance they'd like to do and how many
classes they'd like to take. They can pick a day and time from the Create-A-Class schedule and enjoy a discounted rate.
Birthday parties at Day Dream Dance are available including a Princess Party for ages
3-6, which includes private studio time, a mini ballet class, dress-up time, dance games
and photos. The Diva Party for ages 8-10, includes a mini hip-hop dance class, dance
games, dress up and karaoke. A Teen's Dream Party for ages 13 -16, includes two hours
of open studio space for up to 20 children, music of your choice, light effects, mini hiphop dance class and photos. All parties include paper products, decorations, table time
to open gifts and eat cake, and a Party Pro.
Day Dream Dance also offers a summer camp at Rocky Hill Middle School in
Clarksburg. The Hip Dance Camp infuses the latest music with the freshest dance
moves creating a high energy fun camp atmosphere. Top quality dance instruction,
weekly themes, arts and crafts and fun games round out the session. Beginner to
advanced level dancers are taught choreographed routines and explore the process of
making a video, from set design to final performance. Each session ends with a show
for family and friends.
Spring classes will run from April 3 through June. For more information or to register visit the website at www.daydreamdance.com or call the studio at 240-361-3622.
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by the Lakelands
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Social Committee
Coming Attractions!
By Genie Tillisch
Trends
May 2006
Cinco De Mayo
Happy Hour
Friday, May 5
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lakelands Clubhouse
Although Happy Hours are usually planned for the last Friday
of the month, it didn't seem fittin' to let the Cinco De Mayo
holiday slip by without a proper celebration. Cerveza, vino, margaritas, and
aperitivos will be provided. Adults only, please!
Proudly sponsored by…
622 Center Point Way • 301-3330-00889
* Pleasse note, there will not be a Happy Hour on the
lasst Friiday of May.
B
y the time you read these
words, I'm hoping that all of
Lakelands is as green as the
Emerald Isle. However, writing this
column in the fourth week of March
(why does March need to have five
weeks when we could definitely use
another week in August?), it appears
that Winter is unwilling to relinquish
his brownish grip on the Washington
area. Day after day, the weatherman
whines that temperatures should average in the upper-50s but today's high
will only reach 37 degrees with a nice,
brisk 20 mph wind for a special windWill global warming affect the cool
temperatures of early spring enjoyed
by Hellebores?
chill treat. Ah well, it's good for kite flying
if you still have your down coat at the ready, and the early daffodils seem to last forever.
Does anybody really know what's going on with the weather these days? I think not.
The dire warnings presented by environmentalists of global warming, melting polar ice,
and the extinction of species ranging from the magnificent polar bear to the very cacti in
the Arizona desert will no doubt come to pass. Our addictions to oil, gas, and coal, our
preference for warm houses in the winter and cool offices in the summer, our highly
mobile, high-tech society seem to assure it. We're all guilty to one degree or anotherwhat's your carbon footprint? (See www.carbonfootprint.com for more information.)
How these changes will affect us on a local scale, however, is more difficult to predict.
In the grand scheme of things, the gardener's woes seem pitifully small. Several years
ago, Europe experienced its worst heat wave in decades. Snow and ice in the Alps melted at an unprecedented rate. Glaciers that had not changed for millennia receded. Small
avalanches were common and frequent. Flooding ravaged valleys as streams became
swollen into rivers and rivers turned to torrents. The elderly died at an unprecedented
rate as much of Europe does not have air conditioning. In a "normal" summer, they don't
need it. This winter, by contrast, was one of Europe's harshest on record with record
snowfall and low temperatures. It seems we are in for extreme swings.
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The structure of each Neighborhood Watch may include the use of "block captains"
for every 12 to 15 dwellings. "The block captains will report to the umbrella committee who will relay messages to the Police," said Sgt. William White of the Gaithersburg
Police Department.
"The Neighborhood Watch is not a police auxiliary," Cosor said, "We are eyes and
ears, not hands and feet."
Cosor said he plans to bring in a number of experts to educate residents on emergency preparedness issues ranging from fire safety and bomb threats to Avian flu. "The
primary function of the program, however, will be to open up communication within
the whole neighborhood," said Kentlands resident Pam Cosor. "Good things happen
in communities when people talk to each other."
Many residents at the meeting expressed frustration not only with the recent vandalism and bomb hoax but what they feel is a negligible sense of community in the
neighborhood.
One aging resident complained of having shoveled snow from her driveway while
a youthful resident stood idly nearby. Another resident said she was sorry to say she
did not know a single other person at the meeting.
Residents also expressed numerous concerns involving the neighborhood youth,
specifically skateboarders. Residents discussed the possible creation of a community
recreation center while the young skateboarders in attendance adamantly inquired
about the possible construction of a neighborhood skate park.
Cosor explained to the skateboarders that the Neighborhood Watch Program
alone could not directly propose and construct a skate park, but that the goal of the
program was to create a forum for ideas and open communication with the potential
to act as a political intermediary.
Cosor said he hoped to get neighborhood youth involved in the program.
"I don't want to create an organization of a bunch of old people running around
chasing young people," Cosor said. "We must have youth involved to solve problems
with youth."
The February 23 meeting and all future group meetings are in the development
phase of the organization. Eventually the three distinct watches will meet separately,
Cosor said.
The immediate goal of the Neighborhood Watch is to recruit volunteers for one to
two hours a month. At press time no additional meeting dates or details have been
announced. Be sure to watch www.lakelands.org, the monthly flyer or the Lakelands
Leader for further information. L
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How will the Mid-Atlantic fare as global warming takes over our planet? We are
not so far south to be in the South, and we are not so far north to be part of the
North. Here in Montgomery County, we are not so close to the ocean to fear rising sea levels, but we are not so far from the ocean to escape its moderating effect
on temperature extremes. We are in a gray area, not so cold, not so hot, but at times
awfully cold and terribly hot. Our heat does not last quite so long; our cold is not
unbearable.
Many of the plants that we grow here are, by necessity, highly adaptable. They must
endure several months when temperatures may not rise much above freezing. They must
survive an extreme cold snap that keeps temperatures in the teens or even below zero.
The same plants must awaken from their winter state in the spring and quickly adjust to
80 or 90 degree temperatures without a long transition. They must send forth leaves,
flower, and fruit in the sweltering heat and humidity that characterize our summers.
They must overcome the all too frequent drought.
Most plants do well in either cold or warm zones. Hemlock trees do well in
Canada but languish in Georgia. Similarly, certain pines thrive in North Carolina
but don't do so well in Maine. With our moderating combination of heat and cold,
both species can be grown here.
Daffodils also do not do well in the South. Maryland is just fine for daffodils, but go
any farther south than Virginia and they start to falter. Some plants require a certain
amount of cold to inspire bloom. Peonies and lilacs require some seriously cold weather or they just throw in the towel; they are generally happy here. On the other hand,
camellias are traditionally plants of the Old South. Due to some new cold hardy introductions, Maryland gardeners can now fully appreciate this group. But you'd need a lot
of luck to grow these babies north of the Mason-Dixon.
So we seem to be fortunate in our geographic location. Although we can only grow
the frost-tender species as annuals, we can grow a huge variety of plants here. Plants that
need the cold and plants that need the warmth. A degree or two difference in the earth's
overall average temperature that defines global warming shouldn't affect us. Or will it?
The answer is, it probably will. That global warming is occurring is undisputed, however its ultimate effects are understood but little. A superficial view would presume that
every place on earth would simply get warmer-global warming means warmer, right?
Apparently, not so. If the sea is raised and its salinity diluted with fresh water from the
polar caps, scientists believe that the Gulf Stream will slow down. That could possibly
send Europe into an ice age and would certainly put a damper on all those Ocean City
beach houses. Perhaps the Mid-Atlantic would become a much colder (or warmer) place,
possibly for many thousands of years. There goes the neighborhood.
So while you're watching your garden turn from brown to green this month and enjoying the miracle of spring, consider taking action to protect your experience. Join the no
cost "Stop Global Warming Virtual March" at www.stopglobalwarming.org. This site is
dedicated to provide a "non-partisan online effort to bring all Americans together to
acknowledge that global warming is here now." The goals of the marchers are to 1)
encourage our government to join the rest of the world in solving this problem and 2)
develop clean energy products by using the expertise of American business. Both your
garden (and your grandchildren) will thank you. L
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communityclassifieds
FOR SALE
SERVICES NEEDED/AVAILABLE:
Babysitter Needed: I am in need of a babysitter to care for my 16 month old son on Tuesdays
from 2:30pm-6:30pm every week. Preferably a high school senior or college student looking for
some extra spending money. Pay is negotiable. References a must. Please email
[email protected] or call 240-994-1357.
MOVING SALE: Couch and love seat; glass/brass coffee table & end table; brass bed; dinette
set; bar stools & more. Call 301-990-8845 or [email protected] for photos.
FOR RENT
30 Foot Ladder: Sturdy, 17 gauge, 30 foot extension aluminum ladder. Excellent condition.
Valued new at $300.00, asking $110.00. Call 301-646-1374.
Home Needed to Rent: Walter Reed physician looking for a home or townhome to rent in the
Lakelands. Willing to sign long term lease.Available June/July. 3-4 bedrooms. No smoking &
no pet family. Please contact [email protected] or call Jeff Cutler 615.599.4947
FOR SALE: Antique rocking chair. This Stickley designed dark wood chair is in excellent condition but needs to be upholstered. $100 negotiable. Call Mo 301-990-4329 or
[email protected]
1995 Ford Contour: Excellent condition, like new. Well maintained, one owner. Great first car
for son or daughter or a great second car. Asking $2,500. Email [email protected].
1995 Toyota Camry: 81K, white automatic 4-door sedan, orginal owner, good condition. $4500,
Call 301-340-1530.
Loveseat and chair: From 'This End Up' (i.e. wooden arms and sides). Cushions are multi-color
dark stripe. In good condition, perfect for a finished basement small seating area. $40 OBO.
Will happily email you a picture. Please call or email, [email protected] or 301-947-1142.
Evenflo Stroller Travel System: A like-new travel system in stylish grey plaid fabric for sale-includes Evenflo Portabout Carseat and base and matching stroller. Stoller has unique one-hand
steering. Carseat has matching head bumper and boot/blanket to keep baby warm. Car seat was
used for 6 months and stroller was used for less than a year. Asking $100. Please contact
Michelle at [email protected] or 240-632-0841.
Victorian-style Living Room Furniture: Includes sofa, love seat, chair, burgundy w/ gold accents.
Three marble top tables. One coffee & two end. Two years old; like new. Cost $2200. Sale $1200
OBO. See pix. Call 301-990-3120 or email [email protected]
Practically New Pet Stroller: Fits one or two pets. 20 x 16 x 31 deep. Four wheels, partially covered. $100.00. Call between 2:00 & 4:00 and leave name, 301-840-0028.
1995 Nissan Pathfinder: This truck runs well and is regularly maintained. Accessories include:
sun roof, A/C, stereo, 5-speed manual transmission, good tires, frame and body. White with
black interior and optional Yakima roof and bike racks. $3400, please call 240-731-0171 or 301330-2791.
Items for Sale: Computer Armoire, cherry wood finish - $300, TV Armoire, cherry wood finish
- $200, High Boy chest of drawers, cherry wood finish - $200, Antique Victrola, works, original
finish - $750, GE White All Gas Range, new - $200. Call Lynn or Duane at (301) 926-9786.
Schwin Airdyne Exercise Bike & Rack: Asking $350.00. Call Norm at 240-631-6522.
Items for Sale: Bassett-Mirror Dining Room Table and 6 Side Chairs 46W x 77L 1/2 inch
beveled glass. The seats are covered in navy damask material but can easily be changed to any
fabric. Paid $1800/asking $1100 for the set. It's less than 15 months old and has only been used
5 times. Maytag Gas Dryer - 18 mos. Old. Paid $500/asking $200 - Excellent Condition. Call
Carol at 240-277-4650.
What conditions
can be helped with
chiropractic care?

Lower back pain
Sciatica
Headaches
Neck pain
Whiplash
Sports Injuries
Corolla, NC - Outer Banks House for Rent: Fabulous five bedrooms, sleeps 14 with ease, have
several spectacular ocean views. This home includes a private gate pool, multiple TV's and
DVD's and computer with high speed wireless Internet access. Located within a 5-minute walk
to the beach. All the ingredients for a wonderful vacation are available in this comfortable,
attractive and well maintained retreat. Several weeks in July and August are still available. For
a first hand view go to www.twiddy.com and search for property number - p134 or Nirvana
Neverland, locally call 301 990 6862 or email us at [email protected].
Ocean City Condo for Rent: Spend a week with the ocean at your doorstep. 2BR, 2BA with
ocean views from every room on 107th street. Recently renovated w/center isle kit, designer tile
in bldg w/ 2 pools, gym, store and game room. Rates vary for summer season. Call Mo 301-9904329 or [email protected].
Golf & Beach Vacation Home: Bear Trap Dunes, Bethany Beach. 4 bedrooms/3 baths.
Screened porch, deck and patio on golf course. Three pools, five tennis courts, beach shuttle
runs all day. $2,500 a week. Call 301-963-3027.
Suite of Rooms in Kentlands: Private bath, available now, single, non-smoking, $900/month;
call 301-926-5917.
Lakelands Cottage For Rent: 3 BR, 2.5BA. Convenient to Shops and Entertainment.
$1,700/month. 240-683-9772.
Ocean City Condo Rental: SUNSET ISLAND --Plan to spend your upcoming vacation in this
spacious 3 BR/2 full BA condominium located at the notorious Sunset Island, Traditional
Neighborhood Development (TND) - a private beach community conveniently located at 67
Street on the bay side. This brand new condo sleeps eight with washer/dryer, full kitchen, great
room, covered parking and a private balcony that overlooks the bay. Enjoy community amenities including private beaches, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, general store, marina and
more. Contact: 301-512-5337 or go to www.sunsetislandcondo.com.
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Community classifieds are free to all Kentlands and Lakelands residents
($10 fee applied to non-residents).
To place your classified, email us at [email protected] or call 301-519-1678.
Deadline for the May issue is April 20, 2006.

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19110 Montgomery Village Ave.,
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Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 258-0876
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