September 2013

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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K
By Sam White
August 31, 2013: Race Day. Training had been consistent, carbs had been consumed
and hydration was at its peak. It was a beautiful morning and I was ready. However
despite how prepared I may have felt, there were big things at stake: I was racing my
co-worker and KCA Assistant Manager, Arthur Gailes, and I had my pride to uphold.
This concerned me more than anything, mainly because of all the trash-talking that
was tossed around the office over the past few weeks and the ever present feeling that
I would be eating my words.
To make things worse, I arrived at Market Square over an hour early, because I thought
the race was at 8am, when in fact it was at 8:30am. This mental lapse gave me plenty
of time to hash out my pre-race jitters, but after watching the few hundred children
who participated in the Kids Fun Run and Tot Trot run happily down Main Street and
wandering around as the vendors set up their exhibits for post-race displays, the hour
went by surprisingly quick and race time was upon me. I met up with Arthur and we
made our way to the starting line. “We had better start in wave two” I said. At least
we agreed, as a couple of regular guys in their mid-twenties, that we weren’t about to
hang with the big time runners and the young cross country stars with their youthful
exuberance and fully functioning knees.
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After a warm and welcoming introduction by Foundation Director Carrie Dietz,
a lovely performance of the Star Spangled Banner by a group of local high school
singers and a send-off from Gaithersburg Mayor Sydney Katz, the race began and
immediately my fears were confirmed: Arthu;r bolted off the line and was out of sight
before I could say “uh-oh”. I was in trouble, but I got to a pace I thought I could sustain
and hoped that I could ride out of the dust he had left in his wake.
I must say that of all of the races I have participated in, the 5ks, the half marathons,
the mud runs, there has not been one that gave the overall race experience of this one.
Running along the intertwining streets that connect Kentlands and Lakelands and seeing people out on their porches cheering on the runners was truly uplifting (and kept
me on pace). Being new to the area, it cast the community in a very positive light and
gave me a fresh perspective on the pride that the people of Kentlands and Lakelands
take in their communities. This was all achieved without considering the enthusiastic
Course Marshalls standing on every corner, the perfectly spaced water stops manned
with cheering volunteers and the live performances by local bands scattered along the
course, including Kentlands own Acoustic Jams group. After experiencing all of these
New Businesses in Kentlands
By Kate Myers
Eat, Play, Sweat: Three Businesses to Open on Center Point Way
Three new businesses—a restaurant, toy shop and fitness studio—will open their doors
in Kentlands Downtown over the next several months.
Tipo’s Toy Box
The first store scheduled to open, Tipo’s Toy Box, will fill the space previously occupied by Persiano Gallery, at 720 Center Point Way. Husband-and-wife team Lew and
Sandi Tipograph plan to open on October 19, barring any permitting issues. Tipo’s will
stock high-end, educational toys, books, arts and crafts and baby gifts from nearly 100
different manufacturers, including Bruder, Corolle, LEGO, PLAYMOBIL and Schleich.
Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Inside...
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For nearly 30 years, the Tipograph’s owned a toy and kid’s clothing store in Washington, D.C. The couple decided to narrow their focus to just toys and spent three years
scouting the perfect location. “We wanted to be in a place with a strong sense of community,” says Lew Tipograph, a fourth-generation retailer (“Tipo” was Lew’s nickname
growing up). “The Kentlands is very accessible, and we like the mix of stores. Also,
there’s really nothing like this [a specialty toy store] in Gaithersburg.”
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Fiesta Time in the Kentlands. ........................ 3
Geothermal Construction Under Way. ....... 3
Kentlands Events........................................ 4
City News. ................................................. 5
From The President. .................................... 6
BOCC Monthly Focus. .............................. 6
Manager’s Corner...................................... 6
From The Treasurer..................................... 7
Article Coming........................................... 7
Kentlands Historical Trust.......................... 8
Proposed 2014 KCA Budget....................... 9
Kentlands Travel Tales.............................. 13
School Scoop. ......................................... 17
Get in the Spirit........................................ 17
Oktoberfest at the Kentlands. ................... 18
The Celebration of Hospice
Caring Gardens..................................... 18
Foundation Update................................... 19
At Your Service. ....................................... 20
Statue Art — Memorial Gift
for the Quince Orchard Library............. 21
Kentlands Firehouse
Annexation Complete. ............................ 21
Kentlands Classifieds. ............................... 21
Kentlands Real Estate Listings.................... 21
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Geothermal construction under way!
Fiesta Time in the Kentlands!
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Kentlands Events September–October 2013
Volume 34 n Issue 09
Editor and Advertising Manager
Sam White
301.948.2071
[email protected]
Because of Clubhouse construction, all events are in the Carriage House unless otherwise noted.
KCA Committee Meetings
Important Dates
September 23 Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
September 27
TGIF Happy Hour, 5:30–7:30pm
President
September 25
Board of Trustees, 7–9:30pm
October 3
Bulk Trash Pickup
Tim Clarke
[email protected]
September 30
Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
October 9
October 2
Kentlands Historical Trust, 6:30–8:30pm
Meeting with the town architect,
5:30–6:30pm
October 7
Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
October 15
K25 Meeting, 7pm–9:30pm
October 8
October 21
Visual Change Applications due
Vice Chair
Jarrod Borkat
Environmental Management Committee,
4–5:30pm
October 10
Board of Code Compliance, 6:30–9pm
Secretary
Judy Gross
October 14
Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
October 15
Budget and Finance Advisory Committee,
7:30–9pm
September 27
Comedy and Magic Society, 8pm at the
Arts Barn
October 21
Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
September 28
October 23
Board of Trustees, 7–9:30pm
Singer Songwriter Concert Series, 3pm and
7:30pm at the Arts Barn
October 28
Turf Management Workgroup, 7–9pm
October 11, 18,
29, 25, 26, 27 “War of the Worlds” and “When Welles
Collide”, 8pm at the Arts Barn
October 13
22nd Annual Oktoberfest at Kentlands,
12N–5pm
October 20
Fall Bridal Showcase, 12N–4pm at the
Kentlands Mansion
October 27
SFZ Salon Series–Beyond Folk, 3pm at the
Kentlands Mansion
October 30
Comedy and Magic Society, 8pm at the
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Kentlands Citizens Assembly
Board of Trustees
[email protected]
Chair
Neil Harris
Treasurer
Robert Randolph
Trustee
Alex Kleinman
Staff Writers
Kate Myers
Amy Pfeiffer Wales
Carrie Dietz
Staff Photographers
Sam White
EDITORIAL POLICY:
The Kentlands Town Crier is the primary regularlypublished means of communicating information
of interest to Kentlands citizens. It is published
by the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for
the form, content, and policies of the newspaper.
The newspaper addresses items of legitimate
interest to the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.
It does not espouse any political belief
or endorse any product or service.
Social Groups
September 20Needle Arts, 9am–12N
September 23
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
September 24
Acoustic Music Jams, 6–9pm
September 25
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
September 27Needle Arts, 9am–12N
September 30
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
Community Chorus, 4:30–9pm
Articles submitted for publication must be signed
and may not be libelous. Letters may be published
as space permits. Articles and letters may be
edited for length and content. The deadline for
submitting articles will be the last day of the
month. Articles may be either dropped at the
Clubhouse, faxed to 301.948.9730, or mailed to:
October 1
Acoustic Music Jams, 6–9pm
October 2
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
October 3
Garden Club, 6:30–9pm
Kentlands Town Crier
c/o The Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
October 7
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
October 9
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
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layout Design
September 21, 22 Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS, 11am
and 2pm at the Arts Barn
Join us for Happy Hour!
October 4Needle Arts, 9am–12N
October 11Needle Arts, 9am–12N
October 14
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
Community Chorus, 4:30–9pm
October 16
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
October 18Needle Arts, 9am–12N
October 21
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
Community Chorus, 4:30–9pm
October 22
Acoustic Music Jams, 6–9pm
October 23
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
October 25Needle Arts, 9am–12:N
Anne-Marie Thomas
AnyArt Studios LLC • AnyArtStudios.com
October 28
Spanish Group, 2:30–4pm
Community Chorus, 4:30–9pm
© Copyright 2013, Kentlands Citizens Assembly.
All Rights Reserved.
October 30
Bridge Club, 1–4pm
SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kentlandsusa.com City Events
Join your neighbors at a KCA-sponsored Happy Hour
on Friday, September 27 from 5:30pm–7:30pm
at the Kentlands Clubhouse. We’ll serve wine, beer,
soft drinks & light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy while
you meet old friends and new.
RSVP today by calling 301.948.2071
by September 26—see you there!
Kentlands Residents 21 years and older
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Art Things
Gaithersburg also provides absentee
voting. Applications will be available
as of October 4 and can be downloaded online, picked up at City Hall,
or requested by mail by calling 301.258.6310. Mail or drop the application off at
City Hall and, once approved, a ballot will be mailed to you. Note that absentee
ballots will not be mailed out after October 30, but can be picked up in person
at City Hall. All ballots must be received either by mail or by in-person delivery to City
Hall no later than 8pm on Election Day, November 5.
The unique artworks of Sandra Davis,
Lauren Kaplan Rutley and Keith Subani
will be presented in a mixed media group show at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park
from September 27 to November 24, 2013. An artist reception, free and open to the
public, will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 7–8:30pm. The Activity Center is
located at 506 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.
Sandra Davis works in a unique style that blends small scraps of paper, largely from
magazines, to create images combining collage and decoupage techniques. The
source of the paper largely comes from fashion magazines, shredded documents, envelopes, and paper towels, and she sometimes incorporates acrylic paint skins from
leftover projects. The choice of material allows Davis to mix texture and colors, bold
tones and muted shades to create a cohesive look. Similar to Impressionist painting
characteristics that include relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, her art appears to be painted until the viewer gets up close to see the individual pieces of paper.
The subject matter ranges from female figurative to afro-centric topics as well as floral
compositions. Davis is considered a “green or repurpose” artist.
For more information on City of Gaithersburg elections, including instructions for absentee ballots and early voting, contact the Elections Clerk, Lauren
Klingler, at 301.258.6310, ext. 2172 or [email protected]. Up-to-date
election information and campaign finance reporting can also be found online at
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/elections.
Gaithersburg to Conduct Biennial Citizen Survey
Randomly Selected Households will Receive Questionnaire Soon
She is a native of Rockville, Maryland and a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
More of her work may be found at www.imagerybydavis.com.
Within the next few weeks 1,200 City of Gaithersburg residents will be randomly
selected to participate in a scientifically sampled mail-in survey to evaluate City
services, programs and policies. The results of the National Citizen Survey™ will be
available in January, and will be used to help elected officials and City staff prioritize
strategic initiatives and direct resources. The last survey was conducted in the fall
of 2011.
Lauren Kaplan Rutley is a self-taught painter who draws inspiration from impressionists like Mary Cassatt, folk art, and 1960’s artists Margaret Keane and Glenn Heath.
Her training in sculpture and black-and-white photography informs her interest in
texture, form and patterns made by light. She works primarily in acrylics on canvas,
and sometimes mixed media, such as chalk, vintage sheet music, spray paint and ink.
Surveys will only be available to randomly selected residents, and can be provided
in Spanish upon request. Residents who receive notification in the mail that they’ve
been selected are strongly encouraged to complete and return the survey. The more
feedback the City receives the more accurately our initiatives can be tailored to meet
community needs.
Rutley resides in Rockville, Maryland. Her son suggests many of the themes for her
paintings, which is possibly why she has such a large following of parents with children. This is Rutley’s first exhibit of her paintings. More of her work may be found at
www.lalapaints.com.
The National Citizen Survey™ is sponsored by the International City/County
Management Association in cooperation with the National Research Center, Inc.
The questionnaire and survey procedure was designed based on the experience of
hundreds of local governments of all sizes. Scientific sampling and weighting of the
responses in each city ensure accurate and reliable results.
Keith Subani was born in Kingston, Jamaica. As a self-starter, he began his art career in 1972. He was inspired by his love and desire for creative expression. Subani continues to display his many talents throughout the Washington metropolitan
area, specializing in painting, poetry and Reggae music. Subani’s mission is to spread
a positive consciousness throughout the world. More of his work may be found at
www.imobopartproductions.com.
For more information please contact the Gaithersburg Department of Community and
Public Relations at 301.258.6310 or email [email protected].
Please note that all images are copyrighted by the artists and most of the artwork
is for sale. For more information, please contact Andi Rosati at 301.258.6350 or
[email protected].
Get in Shape at Zumba in the Park
The City of Gaithersburg invites you and your
family to an evening of outdoor dance exercise at
Zumba in the Park. Drop in on one or all of the free
classes taking place this fall at locations in Kentlands
and Olde Towne.
Gaithersburg Residents Urged to Register to Vote for Municipal Elections
Last day to register is October 21 for November 5 Election of Mayor, Two City
Council Members
Classes in Kentlands will be held on Tuesday,
September 3 and Thursday, September 12 at
Kentlands Market Square, 821 Center Way. Classes
in Olde Towne will be held on Fridays, September 6,
20 and 27 and October 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the
City Hall Concert Pavilion, 31 South Summit Avenue. All classes take place from
7 to 8pm.
Gaithersburg residents will cast ballots for Mayor and two City Council Members on
Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The Mayor and Council Members each serve the community at-large for a four-year term. The terms of office for Mayor Sidney A. Katz and
Council Members Henry F. Marraffa, Jr. and Michael A. Sesma expire in November.
City residents who are registered to vote in Montgomery County are automatically registered to vote in City of Gaithersburg elections. The deadline to register for this election is Monday, October 21, 2013. For information contact the Montgomery County
Board of Elections at 240.777.VOTE (8683) or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Shake it to the Latin rhythms of Zumba, which features interval dance sessions
that combine fast and slow rhythms to maximize fat burning. Learn the Tango,
Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton while you experience an hour of body-energizing,
stress-relieving fun.
If you will not be in town on Election Day, or if it is simply more convenient, you have
options other than going to the polls on November 5. This year Gaithersburg is hosting
two early voting days. Regardless of your precinct, you are invited to cast your ballot
at City Hall before Election Day. City Hall is located at 31 South Summit Avenue near
the Train Station in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The two early voting days are:
This event is sponsored in part by Shady Grove Radiology. For more information call
301.258.6350. n
Sunday, October 27
9am–2pm
Saturday, November 2Noon–5pm
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www.kentlandsusa.com n JULY 2013
FROM THE
Tim Clarke
President
Summerfest Fiesta
This Fall Kentlands will have an election for three Board of Trustee positions. We
need people.
Approximately 350 residents came to the Summerfest Fiesta on Saturday, August 31st
to enjoy music, food, drinks and most important, a good time socializing with other
residents in your community. We will discuss the event with the Activities Committee
to see if there are enhancements needed for next year.
The Board meets monthly and has substantial staff assistance. Board members are
expected to attend meetings, and generally Board members are asked to be a liaison to certain committees. We need people who have interest in how the community is managed, no prior experience is required. The Board members are expected
to bring their common sense and enthusiasm. It would be great to have some youth
representation.
Event Signup
As upcoming events are announced, we ask that residents call or stop by the Clubhouse and put your name(s) on the list of attendees. We do this to ensure that there
is enough food and drinks for those who have indicated they would be attending the
event.
The Board faces questions concerning the next several years in maintaining our
properties, how best to spend the assessment income, how best to celebrate our
25th Anniversary, and how to be the Kentlands of the future.
There were 99 folks who asked us to place their name on the list that didn’t attend
Summerfest, so we ask that you let us know if you won’t be able to attend and we will
remove your name from the list. It will allow for more efficient use of your assessment
dollars.
Budgets are important as a framework for managing the community. Come to the
next Board meeting and speak out on this and other topics.
There will be an Annual Meeting on October 22, 2013. I will then be able to address the State of the Community and the people will have the chance to address
budget matters. Please come to that meeting and let your voice be heard.
Alley Lights
We have complaints from residents concerning the number of homes that do not have
working alley lights. Not only is this a safety issue for you and your neighbors, this is
a requirement that is defined in the Kentlands Design Standards which states, “Garage
doors opening onto an alley and doors facing a primary frontage other than a street
shall have a light fixture that is lit from dusk to dawn”. We ask for your cooperation in
keeping your alleys safe in the evenings.
I look forward to seeing you at the Board meeting in September and at the Annual
Meeting. If you have comments or questions, please contact me.
Tim Clarke
102 Booth Street, # 18
[email protected] • 240.912.9217
House Numbers Visible in Alleys
In the unfortunate event fire or police need to respond to the alley side of your home,
it is important to have your house number visible in the rear for emergency response
crews.
BOCC Monthly Focus: Yard Maintenance
Kentlands is a walking paradise with sidewalks, lake trails and an adjacent commercial district. In the winter, the city of
Gaithersburg requires homeowners to remove snow from their frontage sidewalks
in order to provide a safe passage for our
pedestrians. During the growing seasons,
it is equally important to keep your sidewalks clear of overhanging vegetation.
We all love our annuals and perennials,
but when the lavender takes over the full
width of the sidewalk, it is time to get out
the garden pruning shears. Overhanging
and encroaching vegetation can scratch
the pedestrian or force them to step out
into the street, both detrimental to use
of the sidewalks for walking, jogging or
stroller-pushing.
With the Fall season just ahead of us,
please take advantage of the cool weather
to get your yard and sidewalk zone under
control. Prune your trees and shrubbery as
required to keep the sidewalks clear. Remove dead perennials or annuals and remove or replace any seasonal vegetation.
As the trees initiate their dormant cycle,
SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kentlandsusa.com Trash Receptacles
Please remember that all trash is to be stored in vermin-proof and waterproof containers with tight-fitting lids. This is a KCA requirement and is part of the City of Gaithersburg Code. Trash bags placed out for pickup attract vermin and birds that tear open
bags and carry garbage throughout the community. This is a health issue and it is very
unsightly. We are asking the trash contractor to give us addresses when they find bags
not in closed containers.
rake and remove fallen leaves and make
sure to follow the community and City
of Gaithersburg leaf curb-side pick-up
schedule. The City initiates curb-side leaf
pick-up on our Thursday recycle-day for a
period of weeks starting in late October or
early November. The Kentlands Citizens
Assembly landscape contractor also initiates curb-side and alley-side leaf pick-up
in October. Further details and schedule
will be published in our community paper, newsletter or website.
Annual Meeting
You should have received your notice of the annual meeting that will be held on October 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse. KCA President, Tim Clarke will present
the “State of the Community” and the 2014 draft budget will also be presented that
evening. There have been multiple budget work sessions and the Board approved the
draft budget at their August 24, 2013 meeting. This will be your chance to voice any
concerns or thoughts regarding the 2014 budget.
As a reminder, review the Visual Change
Application guidelines to determine
if approval is required before making
exterior changes to material, design or
color of your property, including landscaping. If you are not sure whether
a Visual Change Application (VCA)
is required, or if you have any questions about the VCA process, please
contact Arthur Gailes, Assistant Manager,
at [email protected] or
301.948.2071. Visual Change Applications are available at the Clubhouse and
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Thank You
Thank you to everyone for enduring the construction during the geothermal heating
and air conditioning installation. We know this was an inconvenience and the area
was not aesthetically pleasing during the process. The contractor is working to ensure
that all areas are cleaned and the landscaping is restored. Once we have a sense of the
actually energy savings, we will report those numbers to you.
Last year we sent an email blast thanking parents for how well-mannered their children are when visiting the Clubhouse to swim. This year, on behalf of the staff, once
again we need to say thank you. Parents, you should be proud of the politeness and
mannerisms displayed by your children! n
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Reserve Fund Trends and Patterns
One focus of these articles is on helping Kentlands residents know how their
assessments are spent. KCA’s budgets, such as the 2014 budget currently under
consideration, provide much of the answer. But expenditures from KCA’s reserve funds
occur outside the operating budget, so it may be of interest to review KCA’s experience
in that regard over the years.
As shown in the supporting graphics on page 10, reserve fund balances have grown,
in accordance with the recommendations in our Reserve Studies. Lately, balances
have declined in the General and Recreational Facilities Reserves, but for an excellent
reason: important projects have been paid for from the reserves. Recent asphalt repairs
and the Clubhouse geothermal HVAC system are examples.
To help place these expenditures in context, it may be worthwhile to review the
overall patterns of KCA’s reserve spending. Expenditures have increased sharply in
the past two years, especially with regard to paving (asphalt, concrete, and brick).
Other categories of spending been prominent in other years: Tot Lots & Outdoor
Furniture in 2009, Stormwater drainage (largely paid for out of the Capital Improvement
Projects Reserve) in 2011, Pool projects in 2012, and Clubhouse projects (the
geothermal HVAC) in 2013.
It has been suggested that KCA revise the structure of its budget planning and reporting to improve transparency with regard to reserve transactions. Other community
associations around the country use different budget structures that do this. Perhaps
KCA can look forward to making progress in this regard.
Current Financial Highlights
Cash and Investments. As of July 31, 2013, KCA had $2,531,340 in Total Cash &
Investments. This was a decrease of 4.6% ($122,306) since last month, chiefly due to
expenditures from reserve accounts ($147,168 from the General Reserve for asphalt
repairs and $55,792 from the Recreation Facilities Reserve for work related to the
Clubhouse HVAC replacement).
Income. Total Income for the year to date was $1,164,967, essentially on budget.
Expenses. Total Expenses YTD were 7% below budget. The only categories that were
over budget, and the over-budget amounts, were Transfers to Reserves Funds, Taxes
& Insurance, Publication and Communications, and Administrative ($6,850, $4,512,
$1,798, and $290 respectively).
Net Income. Year-to-date Net Income was $40,371, compared to a net loss of $42,878
expected at this time of year. Full year Net Income is projected to be $86,764,
compared to the $3,514 anticipated in the budget.
Sources of Information, and How to Get More
All KCA financial data presented here are derived from CMC’s unaudited
monthly Financial Reports. As always, further details are available in the source
documents, which interested Titleholders are welcome to review by dropping in at the
KCA offices. n
Interested in learning more?
The next Board of Trustees meeting is on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00pm
at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Community participation is always welcome,
so come down and get to know how your community works!
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Kentlands Historical Trust
Committee Members Present:
John McCutcheon, Chair KHT
Mikel Daghici, KHT
Hamid Nazari, KHT
Management/Residents/
Owners/Guests Present:
Arthur Gailes, CMC
Andrew Moneyheffer, DPZ
The meeting was called to order at
6:30pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013
at the Kentlands Clubhouse.
Steve Sundell, #13-834
Block KK • Lot 43 • 535 Chestertown St.
Color Change: approved to paint front
door “rushing stream” (blue-green).
Valerie Harnois, #13-835
Block CC • Lot 12 • 351 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.
Landscaping: approved to build stone
pathway to the left of the garage leading
to the basement door.
Harvey & Susan Kaye, #13-836
Block MM • Lot 6 • 522 Chestertown St.
Door: approved to replace front door to
Provia fiberglass-clad wood door with
glass panels. Color: brown.
Melissa & Aaron Knoll, #13-837
Block UU • Lot 36 • 113 Ridgepoint Pl.
Garage door: approved to replace existing
garage door with Clopay Model T-52 steel
door. Color: “Sandtone” (light brown).
Jennifer & Michael Quinn, #13-838
Block QQ • Lot 3 • 713 Kent Oaks Way
Door: approved to replace existing front
door with Jeldwen Idlewild ¾ Lite fiberglass
door with decorative glass. The Kentlands
code requires that fiberglass doors have
a wood grain veneer or wood embossed
finish. The approval is only approved with
these or similar finishes. Color: black.
Storm door: approved to remove existing
storm door.
Diana Manerskaya & Vasiliy
Korotchenko, #13-839
Block QQ • Block 48 • 525 Kent Oaks Way
Mailbox: approved to replace the existing
mailbox with steel post-mount mailbox.
Color: white.
Wei Zhao, #13-840
Block NN • Block 1 • 611 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.
Siding: deferred to replace existing siding
on left and rear with HardiePlank Select
Cedarmill. The Kentlands Historical Trust
requests the paint color, width of siding
boards, and detailed product pictures.
New siding must match existing siding
exactly in paint color, board width and
appearance.
SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kentlandsusa.com By Arthur Gailes
Wei Zhao, #13-841
Block NN • Block 1 • 611 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.
Door: approved to replace existing rear
door with Therma-Tru 6-panel fiberglass
door. The door must have a wood grain
veneer or embossed wood finish. Color
to match the current door it will replace.
Volunteer Needed
for the Kentlands Historical Trust
By the Kentlands Historical Trust
The Kentlands Historical Trust (KHT) is seeking new members
with architectural and/or construction experience.
The KHT is in charge of reviewing all of the architectural changes
that occur within the Kentlands Community. KHT members also use
their experience and expertise to help their fellow residents
maintain and improve their properties.
Brian & Lori Hampton, #13-842
Block E • Lot 2 • 113 Beckwith St.
Windows: approved to replace existing
windows with Anderson 400 series Woodwright insert window units. Muntins to
match existing. All windows on the same
façade must match.
Shutters: approved to replace existing
shutters with functional western red
cedar shutters. First floor shutters will have
decorative Fleur-De-Lis cutout with copper
capping. Color: brown. Shutters must be
proportional to the opening they serve.
Color Change: approved to paint trim
around windows “Monterey White” (offwhite).
The KHT meets at the Clubhouse on the first Wednesday of each month at
6:30pm to review Visual Change Applications. By reviewing the applications,
the KHT is able to help the Kentlands stay consistent throughout the community.
Appointments to the KHT last for two years, but can be renewed.
The KHT works to keep the community at the cutting edge of technology and
innovation while preserving the Kentlands’ unique architectural design. In
the last year, the KHT has reviewed everything from standard garage door
changes to the addition of solar panels and the reconstruction of the Kentlands
Firehouse.
The Kentlands Historical Trust is open to all Kentlands Residents. If you have
architectural or construction experience, or if you have any experience that you
think would be relevant to serving on the committee, please feel free to apply.
Robert & Mary Wasik, #13-843
Block RR • Lot 7 • 730 Kent Oaks Way
Awning: approved to install a retractable
SunAir awning across the rear of the property. Color: Mocha (solid, not striped).
If you are interested in serving on the Kentlands Historical Trust, please
send a note of interest and background information to Arthur Gailes at
[email protected], or call him at 301.948.2071.
Paul Linzer, #13-844
Block C • Lot 28 • 221 Beckwith St.
Siding: approved to replace existing
siding with HardiePlank Cedarmill
Beaded Lap siding on rear of house and
garage. Color: “Woodland Cream.”
Marc Kraus, #13-845
Block QQ • Lot 63 • 410 Little Quarry Rd.
Color Change: approved to paint front window trim and door trim white (not off-white).
David & Julie Weber, #13-846
Block JJ • Lot 31 • 105 Midtown Rd.
Rain Barrells: approved to install rain barrels on rear corners of the home. Rain
barrels installed in front of home must be
wood, painted to match vegetation (forest
green or dark brown), or fully hidden by
white fence or shrubbery.
Patrick & Susan Keefe, #13-847
Block T • Lot 6 • 362 Hart Rd.
Deck: approved to extend and refurbish
deck. The extension will extend to the right
side of the rear of the home. Existing deck
materials will be replaced with Trex Tanscend, which will match the new extension.
Carrol Spurgeon, #13-848
Block EYE • Lot 12 • 218 Massbury St.
Storm Door: approved to install Pella fullview storm door. Frame will be white to
match existing ;trim.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. n
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Proposed 2014 KCA Budget
General Repairs and Maintenance are decreased by $15,570 because workers have
caught up with recent repair needs.
Police Patrols are decreasing by $17,000. The relocation of Montgomery County’s
Rockville police headquarters to the former National Geographic building has resulted
in much higher police visibility in our community and incident reports are low. The
Board feels that we will not need much by way of extra patrols in the foreseeable
future.
By Neil Harris, Chairman, KCA Board of Trustees
The KCA budget draft is complete and ready for your review. The budget will be discussed at the September KCA Board of Trustees meeting on the 25th. The budget will
be finalized at the following BoT meeting on October 23. You can have your input at
those meetings, at the KCA Annual Meeting on October 22, or by email addressed to
[email protected].
Pool Furniture and Fitness Equipment upgrades are complete, reducing this line item
by $56,000.
Community Center Utilities are decreased by $16,417 because of expected changes
thanks to the new geothermal system.
The detailed budget draft spreadsheet is posted on our website, kendlandsusa.com.
Once you log in to the site, click KCA Business and then click KCA Budget, and look
in the 2014 folder.
The Capital Improvement Fund is being replenished with $60,000 to fund anticipated
new projects in the next several years. These projects are being discussed by the Board
and may include upgraded facilities around the swimming pool.
The assessments are divided into three categories: General, paid by all titleholders
based on the type of property; Club, paid by those who have access to the KCA recreation facilities; and Trash, paid by the single family houses and townhomes where the
KCA provides trash pickup. Your monthly bill is the total of these categories.
At the end of 2013 we expect to have a total of $1,938,674 in our various reserve
funds. By the end of 2014 these will increase modestly to $1,950,554. There is considerable uncertainty in this number, depending on the retaining wall repairs, and is
likely that this number will be higher.
This year there was an increase in the General assessment, a decrease in the Club assessment, and no change in the Trash assessment. The Trash contract was re-negotiated
to a much lower rate a couple of years ago by our General Manager, Randy Fox, and
will stay low for the duration of the multi-year agreement.
Our auditors have reported that the KCA’s financial condition is excellent. We have
strong reserves and our assessment collection rate is high compared to other communities in this economy. The KCA Board of Trustees has worked hard to make sure the
assessments stay fairly constant while making needed repairs and improvements to the
common property and maintaining appropriate levels of reserve funds for the future.
2014 PROPOSED MONTHLY ASSESSMENTS
Change
General
Club
Trash
Total
Colonnade
11.91
$11.91
+$0.16
House
73.58
27.88
10.53
$111.99
+$1.61
Condo
55.18
27.88
$83.06
-$.50
Beacon Place
11.25
$11.25
+$1.27
Kentlands Manor
11.18
11.18
$22.36
+$3.51
Accessory
29.50
$29.50
+$3.38
Again, please come to a KCA Board meeting or the KCA Annual Meeting or email us
with any questions or concerns. n
The General assessment increase is largely driven by the need to increase funding
to its reserve fund. The large retaining wall that runs alongside our community on
Quince Orchard Road is once again showing signs that it may need repairs. This wall
had engineering work done about five years ago to improve drainage so that hydraulic
pressure is minimized. At this time, engineering studies are under way to determine
what the issues may be and what steps may need to be taken. This budget assumes
that $500,000 may need to be spent from our reserves, which means that we need to
increase funding by about $80,000 to begin replenishing that fund. There is more than
enough in reserves to cover this expense, thanks to prudent reserve funding in recent
years, and the fund does not need to be replenished all at once. We also hope that the
actual repair work will be significantly less than the $500K, which would have a positive effect on future budget years.
The Club assessment is lower because there is no major repair work anticipated this
coming year after several major repairs were undertaken in the past year. Also, the
HVAC system replacement is less costly than originally anticipated because of the
State of Maryland’s grant to offset the cost of our new geothermal system.
Major changes are:
Site Staff Payroll decreases by $17,189 because of staffing changes.
Consulting/Engineering decreases by $12,000. We completed a full reserve study last
year which does not occur every year, and we do full site inspections every two years.
Because of timing, this category bounces up and down from year to year.
Landscaping and turf management is increasing by $36,670, partly in anticipation of
extra expenses that are expected from the Turf Management Task Force and the rest
from improving the flower beds at the entrances to our community and elsewhere.
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Reserve Fund Trends and Patterns
as referenced in the Treasurer’s Report on page 7...
Reserve Expenditures by Category 350,000 300,000 Paving 250,000 Pool 200,000 Stormwater Drainage 150,000 Clubhouse 100,000 Tot Lots & Outdoor Furniture Other 50,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 YTD Reserve Fund Balances
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
Rec Fac Reserves
600,000
General Reserves
500,000
TIC
400,000
Unapp Owners' Eq
300,000
Cap Imp Reserves
200,000
100,000
0
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KENTLANDS TRAVEL TALES
By Denise Burcksen, [email protected]
So where did you go for summer vacation?
One Hill District family went to Germany, Belgium and Holland and did a driving tour
of the castles along the Moselle and Rhine Rivers.
And that family was mine! We have family and friends in these countries, and every
time we go we try and visit a new corner to keep it interesting for us.
This year, we mapped out a driving tour that followed the castles along the Moselle
and Rhine Rivers as we made our way to relatives in Mainz, Germany. Mainz is the
home of Johannes Gutenberg, who introduced moveable type printing to Europe and
is famous for the Gutenberg Bible. Mainz is worthy of a day or two to explore, to visit
the Gutenberg Museum, the Chagall windows at St. Stephen’s Church, the lively street
market and its many shop-lined streets to stroll through.
The Moselle area is the most famous wine-producing area in Germany and is
known for its Riesling production. Driving along the river was not only relaxing, but
absolutely beautiful…. very steep green hills with rows upon rows of grapes, and
quaint, picturesque villages clustered along the river.
We stayed in a family-run hotel in Beilstein, which is so small it’s not even on
the Michelin map; but even Beilstein has a castle. After a dinner of just-picked
mushrooms in white wine sauce with herbs and homemade spaetzle with a
crisp, dry Riesling (there IS such a thing), we walked up to the castle ruins to look
around, which seems to be the only nightly entertainment in the village.
We continued on to Koblenz,
where the Moselle meets the
Rhine. Koblenz is a bustling, big
city and a popular stop on many
river cruises. We spotted the
Lorelei Rock (not difficult, it’s
actually huge), the most famous
feature of the Rhine Gorge,
a 65km section of the river
between Koblenz and Bingen
that’s a World Heritage Site.
A very strong current and rocks
below the waterline have caused
many ship accidents there.
Together with the legend of
the Lorelei mermaid or “Rhine
Maiden”, it’s a popular tourist
stop. Alas, the Rhine mermaid
did not make an appearance.
The highlight of our drive
south along the Rhine was
an overnight stay in Oberwessel at a real castle, Burghotel
Auf Schonburg. This was the
splurge to keep teenager interested in the family vacation. We reserved the Tower Room, an octagonal-shaped
room with a massive wooden bed which really did require the four-step ladder
to get into. An original tower with a catapult to play with, beautiful grounds
complete with a large scale chess set and myriad rooms and libraries to hang out
in provided all the entertainment we needed. An included 4-course gourmet dinner
and very hearty breakfast capped a truly memorable experience, for parents
AND teenager. n
We made a day trip to Cochem, which is a larger city on the Moselle with
many hotels, cafes, restaurants, shops and Cochem Castle. So how do you
keep a teenager engaged in a trip like this? Ice cream and plenty of it,
especially scoops of vanilla with fresh strawberries and mounds of real whipped
cream served up in a crystal goblet. Strong and free Wi-Fi in the hotels didn’t
hurt either.
And, visiting castles. I suppose we Americans are fascinated with castles because
we don’t really have any in our young country. Or maybe it’s the Disney Princess/castle fantasy we grow up with. Castle Eltz is a picture-perfect turret castle
dating from the 12th century, which is still original-family-owned and occupied.
Much of the original furniture and family heirlooms are still inside. The Knights
Hall was the family meeting room, the most important room in the castle.
Besides pretty impressive full suits of armor, it features “The Rose of Silence” which
decorates the door in Knights Hall. This symbolized the promise that the spoken
word would not leave the room. Nice idea to this day! We left with a very palpable
feeling of what it must have been like to live in the Middle Ages.
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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K
Continued From Cover...
things, the level of detail put into planning such an event that highlights the very best of what the community has to offer
was more than evident. The volunteerism and participation and sponsorship that made it all happen were truly amazing,
and all whom were a part of that day should be commended for their efforts. I could go on with my heartfelt appreciations,
but it was business time and I had a race to run.
I had been hopeful that if I could hold my pace I would catch Arthur eventually, and after about 2.5 miles I was right.
His strong start had finally caught up with him and halfway up Tschiffely Square Road I powered past and took the lead.
We were both noticeably tired at this point but the competition wasn’t over and we knew it. I never looked back to see
if he was gaining, I just kept my head up, focused on my breathing and used the energy from the crowd of supporters on
Main Street to push me across the finish line. By the time I turned around to check my time, Arthur had come through
not seconds later. It was an epic race day in every way, and an epic competition that will no doubt continue next year! n
5K Top Finishers
TOP THREE MALES
1 1/13 1172
Chalie Bitew
M 25 Washington DC
15:41 15:40 5:03
2 1/8 1043
Sean O’Leary
M 21 Bethesda MD
15:47 15:47 5:05
3 1/49 1171
Mesfin Abebe M 30 Washington DC
15:49 15:49 5:06
TOP THREE FEMALES
12 1/59 1176
Christine Ramsey
F 30 Baltimore MD
17:12 17:12 5:32
22 2/59 488
Megan McNew F 34 Baltimore MD
18:10 18:09 5:51
31 1/32 837
Regina Schreiber F 16 North Potomac MD
19:04 19:02 6:08
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Quince Orchard High School
NOTE: MCPS are closed
Friday, October 18 for
the Maryland State Teachers Convention.
Rachel Carson
Elementary School News
Principal’s Tea & PTA Meeting
Tues, Oct. 1 • 6:30–7:30pm
All Purpose Room
Pizza Bingo Family Fun Night
Wed., Oct. 9 • 6:30–8:30pm
All Purpose Room
Lakelands Park
Middle School Update
Sixth Grade Outdoor Education Trip
In celebration of its 25th anniversary,
the school has partnered with Schools for
Salone to build a school in Sierra Leone.
The school will provide boys and girls
whose educations were stunted by the
country’s diamond wars the opportunity
to attend school in a safe, secure environment. Construction (scheduled to begin in
December 2013) and first-year operations
will cost $50,000. At least $25,000 must
be raised before construction can begin.
Contributions can be mailed to:
International Film Festival
Sponsored By Kentlands Film Society
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7pm
Kentlands Stadium 10 Theater
629 Centerpoint Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Quince Orchard High School
Attn: Robis School
15800 Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
$8 at the door or online at
www.Kentlands.org after September 6
Individuals can donate online at
SchoolsForSalone.org. (Click the DONATE
button on the right hand side and be sure
to add Robis School and note your QO
affiliation in the section where it asks for
more information about your donation.)
Oct. 7–9 & 9–11 (two sessions)
Skycroft Conference Center
Middletown, MD
Marching Band Yard Sale (Front of school)
Sat., Sept. 21 (rain or shine) • 9am–1pm
Students will head to the Skycroft
Conference Center for outdoor learning
experiences designed to increase their
content and process knowledge and
nurture awareness, appreciation and
stewardship for the natural environment.
Booster Club Meeting
Wed., Oct. 9 • 7–8pm
Homecoming Dance
Sat., Oct. 5 • 8–11pm
More information from Betty Hafner, 301.503.4746
or [email protected]
This global event takes place during one week in fall when more than
100,000 people in over 300 cities across six continents gather in cinemas,
museums and cafes to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the Annual
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
MANHATTAN SHORT is your chance to see the next generation of filmmakers
from around the world. In the past ten years, six of the films were nominated for
Oscars in the short film category.
Audiences will be asked to vote for the ONE film they think should win.
The winner is announced on Sunday October 6th. Info at www.MSfilmfest.com.
PTSA College Fair
Tues., Oct. 15 • 6:30–8pm n
Get In the Spirit!
The holidays are just around the corner and if you’re looking for ways to
decorate beyond the traditional trappings, then here are a few great ideas for
your consideration.
studded balls in a variety of colors. And later, this same bowl could then be
filled with glass balls mixed with gold and silver leafed fruit, and even foods that
reflect the shades of the season, like artichokes and pomegranates.
Consider your lighting!
To complete your table settings, take a cue from the objects you’ve used to fill
your decorative bowl to designate each place setting. If, for instance, miniature pumpkins are a part of your Thanksgiving mix, give each guest his or her
own. Carve out the centers and use them as mini-vases for appropriately scaled
flowers. Or make openings large enough to accommodate votive candles. The
same concept works equally well with artichokes for Holiday settings. You might
even feature seasonally-themed stationery as place cards, finishing each one
with a keepsake stickpin.
Is your family one that does Thanksgiving in a big way? Then you may want to
consider making some changes to traditional accent lamps with white or cream
colored shades. Perhaps a lampshade style in one of today’s rich harvest hues
would be the perfect “new” accent. Rich gold shades, for instance, will cast a
beautiful warm glow throughout any room. On the other hand, if you enjoy
going all out for the extended holiday season, you might want to exchange
your current lampshades for ones with red or green shades. This kind of lighting
design can be particularly appropriate in a room already decked out in a red and
green color scheme.
Glowing Candles!
If one pair of candlesticks on your fireplace mantle is good, then a collection
is even better. If you collect crystal, for example, pull together a grouping in
all shapes and sizes, old and new. Add candles of varying heights and you’re
ready to set a romantic holiday mood in any room. And as the seasons change,
simply change the color of your candles! Don’t be afraid to mix and match the
style of your candlesticks either. An eclectic collection invariably says something
about your personal style—something that’s sure to make any holiday decorating
scheme more memorable!
Beautiful Tabletops!
Today, fresh is in! So why not consider decorating your holiday table with a
beautiful fresh flower arrangement? Even floating a few carefully chosen flowers
in a beautiful ceramic or fine art glass bowl would definitely help your tabletop
take center stage.
At Thanksgiving time, a beautifully designed bowl might be carefully filled
with nature’s bounty of squash, gourds, and miniature pumpkins. Or you could
even take a more decorative approach and fill your centerpiece bowl with seed
Kentlands Town Crier Michelle Belsito
Certified Interior Decorator
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New Businesses in Kentlands
New Layout, Expanded Activities Featured
at 22nd Annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
Continued from front cover...
After the holiday season, Tipo’s will host classes and special events, and a web site is
scheduled to launch soon.
Largent’s Restaurant & Bar
The City of Gaithersburg presents the 22nd
annual celebration of Oktoberfest at the
Kentlands, Sunday, October 13, 2013, from
noon to 5pm. This year’s expanded festival
now covers Kentlands Village Green, the
grounds of Kentlands Mansion, Main Street
and Market Square, all connected by marked
walking paths and a festival-wide trolley route. Admission and parking are free.
Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to
and from satellite parking at 101 and 200 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince
Orchard Road.
Can Matt Largent finally break the curse of 654 Center Point Way—the site of three
restaurant and bar failures in recent years? Largent insists he’s up to the challenge. “I’m
not nervous about it at all,” he says. “The problem is not the area or location; it’s the
layout and management. We’re making the changes that need to be made, like adding
bathrooms to the first floor. We’re not just changing the name and menu; we’re making
a brand-new restaurant.”
Largent is spending nearly $1 million to renovate the space. The first floor will be a
family dining area with mostly booths, ten of which will feature individual televisions.
“Kids can watch TV while their parents eat and relax,” he says. He’s also adding a
separate carryout entrance on the side, so customers don’t need to enter the actual
restaurant to pick up their order.
A new Wine Terrace, a traditional Beer Garden, food vendors and the ever-popular
performances of the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers will grace the Old Farm, the grounds around the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. A second stage showcasing folk-rock duo The Kennedys and the
Elizabeth, Phil and Chris trio, horse-drawn wagon rides, apple pressing demonstrations and other family-friendly activities are also featured at this location.
The second floor will be more of an adult’s area with a large bar, live music and games
like Golden Tee and skee-ball. A former operating partner at the Greene Turtle in
Olney, Largent says the decision to offer separate spaces for families and adults is
based on past experience. “At the Greene Turtle we had a combined bar and dining
area, and it was really hard,” he says. “By keeping the adult area upstairs we won’t
hurt the family business.”
Just a few blocks away, along Main Street in the commercial heart of Kentlands, the
fun continues with three more stages of entertainment featuring variety bands and
community groups, artists, crafters, a business expo, strolling entertainers, chalk
artists, aerialists, a children’s crafts and activities area, and plenty of restaurants and
retail establishments to explore. Please note some activities have a nominal fee.
Largent describes the menu as “fresh, American-style food,” with sandwiches, burgers,
wraps, soups, salads and steak and seafood entrees. The restaurant will be open for
lunch and dinner every day and the upstairs area will stay open until 2am on Fridays
and Saturdays.
While the two areas are within easy walking distance of each other, festival-goers
can hop on a connecting trolley as volunteer docents offer information about the
history of Kentlands and its significance as an early pioneer in the new urbanist
movement.
“We want to be the go-to restaurant for Kentlands residents,” says Largent, who hopes
to open in early November. “People want something here; I think they’re tired of
walking by an empty space.”
Oktoberfest at the Kentlands is hosted in partnership with the Kentlands Downtown Partnership, the Kentlands Citizens Assembly and the Kentlands Community
Foundation and is sponsored in part by Growlers Brew Pub, Washington Parent, the
Maryland State Arts Council, JamesHardie, and Whole Foods Market—Kentlands.
Orangetheory Fitness
After plans for an upscale raw bar collapsed last spring, Orangetheory Fitness is set to
take over the space formerly occupied by Qdoba Mexican Grill at 622 Center Point
Way. This will be the first Maryland location for the nationwide chain. “The Kentlands
is a fitness-oriented community, and we’re excited to bring our unique workout here,”
says Orangetheory Fitness area representative David Ballow.
Orangetheory Fitness offers members a group personal training workout broken into
three intervals: indoor rowing, treadmill work and strength training with free weights
or suspension bands. Participants wear a heart monitor during their workout to train
in a target zone. During the 60-minute workout, members exercise at 84 percent or
higher of their maximum heart rate for 12 to 20 minutes. This produces what the studio
calls “the Orange Effect,” a jumpstart in metabolism that enables participants to burn
an extra 200 to 400 calories post-workout.
Construction at the Kentlands location will start in October, and Ballow says he hopes
to open in December. n
Kentlands Downtown Partnership Announcement
The Kentlands Downtown partnership is going to have its next monthly
luncheon at 12:30 on October 9 at Buca Di Beppo at 122 Kentlands Blvd. All are welcome (not just KDP members) and we especially welcome
people who work from their home! If your readers have any questions
about the lunch or the KDP they can contact me at 202.907.3400 or at [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kentlandsusa.com For more information call 301.258.6350 or visit the City’s website at
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/oktoberfest.
A special note from The Garden Club: Please help the city get into the
Oktoberfest spirit by decorating your homes and gardens!
The Celebration of Hospice Caring Gardens
The Celebration of Hospice Caring Gardens, a new fundraising event, will be held
at Hospice Caring’s Cottage, on Tuesday, October 1, 1–3pm, at 518 S. Frederick Ave,
Gaithersbug. Launching the new Children’s Garden and Rose Garden and the Gardens
Catalogue, an indoor theatrical performance by Mary Ann Jung as Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth Tudor I of England, will take you on a royal romp through the less serious
aspects of life in her era. Her show will feature an insider’s look at Renaissance food,
clothing, pastimes, manners, and dancing. Mr. Jung has been featured on CNN, Good
Morning America, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Smithsonian, among others.
An afternoon tea will be provided by Tranquil Traditions and light refreshments will
be offered. Tickets are only $20 per person. Make your reservations today! Visit www.
hospicecaring.org, or call Jeannette Mendonca at 301.869.0113. Tickets are will call.
Or, use order form at http://hospicecaring.org/pdf/2013CelebrationOfTheGardens.pdf
Sponsorships are also available. For more info, call Jeannette, or go to
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Adult Chorus
(Fall Semester begins September 16)
Community Chorus Offers
Musical Fun for Everyone
Love to sing? Come join the fun in the
Kentlands Community Chorus! No matter where you live—all are welcome!
Sponsored in part by The Grilled Oyster &
Pritchard Music Academy.
Now Enrolling:
Children’s Chorus
(Fall Semester begins September 23)
K–1st Grade
Mondays 4:30–5:10pm
Kentlands Clubhouse
Introduce your little one to music
and the joy of singing with others.
$160 (includes materials).
Ambassadors Show Choir
(Auditions September 9)
Teen Glee Musical Theater
(Fall Semester begins September 23)
Grades 3–12
Mondays 6:15–6:40pm
Kentlands Clubhouse
Grades 6–12
Mondays 6:45–7:45pm
Kentlands Clubhouse
Auditioned group that sings solos and
ensemble numbers at special events and
community performances throughout
Gaithersburg. ($95 includes materials).
Ambassadors must also be a member of either the Youth or Teen Glee
Chorus. Apply to audition by emailing
[email protected].
Sing and move to popular music and
showtunes. A fun and hip group that
will showcase singers who want to
develop their star power and shine on
stage! $195 (includes materials).
18 and older
Mondays 7:45–8:45pm
Kentlands Clubhouse
This group is open to any adult who loves
to sing and wants to gather in a relaxed
and fun setting. We will sing traditional
to popular to musical theatre repertoire
with the goal to have a great time singing
together. $180 (includes materials).
*Please note each chorus needs a minimum class size or chorus semester
will be cancelled. So please encourage
your friends to join, too!
Manhattan Short
Film Festival 2013
Youth Chorus
(Fall Semester begins September 23)
Sponsored by the Kentlands Film Society
Grades 2–5
Mondays 5:15–6:10pm
Kentlands Clubhouse
Kentlands Stadium 10 Theater
629 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Children will continue to develop their
ear training and vocal abilities with fun
and age-appropriate repertoire that introduces them to harmony and various musical styles. $190 (includes materials).
Sunday, October 6, 2013
$8 at the door or $8 (plus fee) online after
September 6
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Statue Art Memorial Gift
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FOR SALE
Kentlands Real Estate Listings
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on
Market
Many of us remember the tragic automobile collision last September which took
the life of two of our neighbors. Beth Colton and Sy Baden, residents of Hart Road.
Beth died instantly and Sy passed away in April 2013. Both were known throughout the community for their outgoing spirit and generous contributions to make
Kentlands the unique place which it is. Beth and Sy were always seen walking
their dogs and they never missed a chance to engage in conversation.
172 Kendrick Pl #14 ................ Condo...............................$289,000 ...................... 58
415 Ridgepoint Pl #24.............. Condo............................... $300,000 ..................... 28
124 Kendrick Pl #16 ................ Condo...............................$309,990 ...................... 35
400 Kentlands Blvd #203 ......... Condo...............................$318,000 ...................... 17
410 Ridgepoint Pl #32 ............ Condo...............................$319,000..................... 153
On their front porch, a statue of two children reading was a treasured piece of art
displayed by Sy. That statue has now been purchased and donated by Michelle
and Tim Clarke to the Quince Orchard Community Library at 31 Quince Orchard
Road, in memory of Beth Colton and Seymour Baden. Take a look at the artwork when you visit the Quince Orchard Library and remember these two great
neighbors and their contributions.
214 Ridgepoint Pl #34 ............. Condo...............................$354,900 ...................... 76
150 Chevy Chase St #205 ........ Condo...............................$449,000 ...................... 51
592 Chestertown St .................. Townhome.........................$540,000 ........................ 7
624 Chestertown St................... Townhome.........................$549,999 ...................... 56
572 Chestertown St .................. Townhome.........................$579,000........................ 9
We want to thank Jacåk Donnell for his work on securing the stature and his
dedication to the care of it. There will be a small service in October and if you
wish to join, call Michelle .
341 Little Quarry Rd ................ Single Family Home...........$689,900 ...................... 69
202 Chestertown St................... Single Family Home........... $749,900 ....................... 0
UNDER CONTRACT
Michelle and Tim Clarke
240.921.9217
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on
Market
182 Kendrick Pl. #12................ Condo...............................$285,000 ........................ 3
Kentlands Firehouse
Annexation Complete
164 Kendrick Pl. #28................ Condo...............................$310,000......................... 3
110 Chevy Chase St. #101 ....... Condo...............................$334,900 ...................... 43
117 Kent Oaks Way ................. Single Family Home...........$719,000 ...................... 27
149 Kent Oaks Way.................. Single Family Home...........$749,900....................... 60
342 Hart Road.......................... Townhome.........................$799,900....................... 18
After completing the complicated process of purchasing the building from the City
of Gaithersburg, and receiving approval of their renovation plans by the City Historic
District Commission and the City Planning Commission, the purchasers requested that
the property be annexed into Kentlands.
During the planning and development of Kentlands, the City took ownership of the
historic Mansion, Barn, and Firehouse. The Mansion and now Arts Barn are successful City properties. Jackie and Alex Krakovsky have now made the historic
Firehouse a success. The documentation required for the annexation completed with
the signing of documents last month. I hope all will welcome our new neighbors at
321 Firehouse Lane. They hope to move in, with their two daughters, before this
winter, after the extensive renovations are accomplished.
305 Beckwith St........................ Single Family Home ..........$1,050,000.................. 130
SOLD (6/1–present)
Address
Housing Type
Orig/List Price Sold Price Days on
Market
154 Kendrick Pl. #26............... Condo......................$315,000..........$299,500........ 35
406 Kentlands Blvd. #303........ Condo......................$300,000..........$292,500.......... 7
344 Alfandre St........................ Townhome...............$735,000 .........$735,000.......... 7
102 Holmard St....................... Single Family Home.$769,900 .........$749,900........ 39
324 Thaxton ............................ Single Family Home.$839,900 ........$791,000........ 33
414 Tschiffely Square Rd.......... Single Family Home.$899,900..........$850,000.......... 8
Tim Clarke
President, KCA
240.921.9217
[email protected]
207 Lake St............................. Single Family Home.$1,050,000.......$1,025,000....... 8
FOR RENT
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on
Market
328 Main St. ............................ Condo...............................$1,350............................. 8
401 Ridgepoint Pl. #16............. Condo...............................$1,850............................. 7
407 Ridgepoint Pl..................... Condo...............................$2,200............................. 3
The Kentlands: A Home For All Seasons
480 Tschiffely Square Rd........... Condo...............................$2,850............................. 7
The anthology includes 45 stories written by the mover, shakers, and residents of
Kentlands. The book includes the history of the properties, the town planning, and
many wonderful stories of our community. Cost is $29.95.
The information above was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be accurate, but should
not be relied upon without verification. Information was retrieved on 9/13/2013 by Valerie Harnois,
REALTOR-REMAX Metropolitan Realty 301.980.4883.
Contact Judy Gross, publisher. 301.208.1015 or [email protected].
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