KCA and LCA Join Together for a Night Out

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This Month
Movie on the Lawn
July 12
The Sandlot
Movie starts at dusk
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July 2015
It rained,
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and rained
Wacky Water Day
July 25
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KCA and LCA Join
Together for a Night Out
The Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA)
and Lakelands Community Association (LCA)
are joining neighborhoods across the nation
to hold a National Night Out (NNO) event
on August 4. NNO is an annual communitybuilding
campaign
that
promotes
partnerships between police and community,
and neighborhood camaraderie to make our
neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
This is the first time that the two
communities are working together to
Beatty Proposes Changes to
Kentlands Market Square
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sponsor an event. Dana Macena, KCA
Communications & Events Director said,
“We’ve been trying to build reciprocity
between Kentlands and Lakelands and
establish events that will bring the two
communities together. National Night
Out is all about building community, so I
thought this would be the perfect event to
hold together.”
National Night Out will be held
See NIGHT OUT on page 3
Community News, page 3
Downtown News, page 4
Meet Your Neighbors, page 6
City News, page 14
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Community News
From the DRC
The Design Review Committee reviewed the following
applications at their June meeting:
Frederick & Alysa Hinshaw
509 Kersten Street
Installation of egress window. Approved.
Craig Mintz & Rebecca Green
918 Rockborn Street
Installation of privacy fence. Approved with drainage clause.
Anne Brister
529 Kersten Street
Remove grass, stones & walking path. Replace stairs, add pavers,
planter walls and new plants. Approved with drainage clause.
Marci Michael
705 Linslade Street
Hardscaping in backyard. Approved with drainage clause.
Manashi Bagchi
717 Bright Meadow Drive
Extend back porch up to detached garage. Deferred.
Dena Horton
528 Market East Mews
Remove dying trees. Plant small redbud tree. Approved.
Melissa & Darren Bernstein
726 Turtle Pond Lane
Construct a front porch. Approved with drainage clause.
From NIGHT OUT on page 1
throughout the community with a variety of activities for all
ages. On the Kentlands Clubhouse Lawn a family-friendly party
will feature a DJ, dunk tank, moon bounces and inflatables, a
glow stick party, and root beer floats. Representatives from the
Gaithersburg Police Department, the mayor and members of
City Council will be on hand. In addition, firefighters from Fire
Station 31 will bring one of their trucks for children to explore.
Lakelands residents will be given access to the Kentlands
pool during the event, as long as they have their valid Lakelands
access card with them. Crepes a Go Go will have a station set up
on the lawn and will be selling a sampling of their favorite crepes.
Other food will be available to purchase.
In Kentlands Downtown, Pinky & Pepe’s Grape Escape will
be holding a Mystery Wine Tasting and Boulevard Tavern will be
holding a Mystery Beer Tasting for adults 21 and older. Children
ages 12 and up will participate in a Scavenger Hunt throughout
Kentlands Downtown.
Mike Aubrey, Realtor is sponsoring the event. “I am
honored to be a sponsor of this year’s National Night Out
event. As a neighborhood resident and a supporter of our local
police, it’s extremely important that we raise awareness and
promote camaraderie between the police force and neighbors
William & Kathy Lee
606 Pheasant Street
Replace stone pathway with pavers. Install garden boarders,
gazebo & arch garden arbor w/ gate. Approved with drainage
clause.
Katie Axley
602 Still Creek Lane
Add stepping stones through front bed from driveway to front
walk. Add new bed for utility box coverage. Approved.
Bike Gaithersburg’s Monthly Ride
Join Bike Gaithersburg and explore the bicycle connections between
Gaithersburg’s Green Park and the Crown development. July’s Kidical
Mass Gaithersburg ride will be held on Saturday, July 11, beginning at
10:00 a.m. The ride will start at the Gaithersburg Green Park, located
at 151 Bickerstaff Way, and will continue along shared-use paths
and low traffic level streets to the Crown development. A portion
of the ride will focus on advocacy efforts for bicycle infrastructure
in the Crown development, as well as existing connections in the
Gaithersburg Greenway. Kidical Mass social rides are slow paced
rides focused on fun. Come early and play at the Green Park or stay
and hang out at Crown. For more information about the July ride and
Bike Gaithersburg, visit www.bikegaithersburg.com.
July Board Meeting
The Board will host its next meeting on Monday, July 20, at 7:00
p.m. on the second floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Please
note this date is different from the usual second Monday of the
month. All residents are welcome to attend. The meeting begins
with an Open Forum during which residents can address issues
of concern.
to keep our community a safe and wonderful place to live,”
said Aubrey.
Thanks to the following businesses for their participation
in this event: Pinky & Pepe’s Grape Escape, Boulevard Tavern,
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Paragon Kentlands 10,
Bark!, Tipo’s Toy Box, Kentlands Psychotherapy, Crepes a Go Go,
Pritchard Music Academy, Chyten Premier Tutoring & Test Prep,
and Zengo Cycle.
NNO is a project of the National Association of Town Watch
(NATW), the nation’s premiere non-profit crime prevention
organization, dedicated to the development and promotion of
crime prevention in communities across the nation. NATW is
a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch
groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention
associations and concerned citizens. Every year, on the first
Tuesday evening in August, neighborhoods across the nation
host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various
community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth
events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
Through this NNO event the LCA and KCA hope to
enhance the relationship between our two communities and
law enforcement, all while having some fun and creating a true
sense of community, so mark your calendars and be sure to join
in the fun!
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Downtown News
Vasilis Moving to Former Star Diner
Vasilis Mediterranean Grill has signed a lease to move into
the former Star Diner location at 705 Center Point Way. The
restaurant has been in its current space on Main Street for 15
years and is owned and operated by the Hristopoulous family,
Bill and Julie, Theo and Yanni. The space will be renovated both
inside and out, by HapstakDemetriou+, one of the top hospitality
design firms in the country. Theo said, “We are really excited to
be working with them.” He explained that they are considering
two different concepts for the exterior and that the interior will
feature considerably more seats than the current restaurant, as
well as a private room for parties, two chef’s tables with private
menus, and a full bar. Renovations are slated to be complete
by early spring 2016. In the meantime, Vasilis remains open at
353 Main Street. Theo said that it is important to his family to
keep business alive on Main Street once they move to the new
location. They are considering opening a New York style sub
shop in the space.
There’s a New Tavern in Town
Brasserie Beck (311 Kentlands Boulevard) has transformed
itself from a brasserie to a new American casual dining spot,
called Boulevard Tavern. RW Restaurant Group partner, Chef
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daily, and not just from time to time. They say they hope to
create a restaurant that grounds the neighborhood and offers
the sense that each guest is dining at their own kitchen table,
but with someone much more skilled preparing the meals.
Highlights of the menu include the Tavern Burger, Maryland
Crabcake Sandwich, Crab Stuffed Baked Oysters, Grilled
Calamari, three types of wings, and RW Restaurant Group’s
signature mussels. Serious drinks, local and global brews, and
an impressive selection of wines round out the entire tavern
experience.
Main Street Farmers & Artists Market
The Main Street Farmers and Artists Market, located at the
Main Street Pavilion at 301 Main Street, is open on Saturdays
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Products available for purchase
include locally grown produce throughout the growing
season. The variety of fruits and vegetables changes weekly
as different crops reach maturity. In addition to produce, a
variety of meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, cider, jams and
jellies, granola, fresh herbs, natural soaps, and plants and
flowers may also be available. The farmers will be joined by a
variety of local artists, acoustic performers, and craftspeople
with unique handcrafted items, freshly prepared foods, potted
plants and cut flowers. This market is an Eat Fresh Maryland
partner, fully committed to increasing access to fresh, local
food for Marylanders of all backgrounds and incomes through
federal nutrition benefits. WIC, FVC and FMNP checks are
accepted. Select farms accept SNAP.
Market Square Live
The first-annual 2015 Summer Concert Series Market Square
Live is underway, with live music every Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday evening this summer. Food and beverages are available
from Vasilis Mediterranean Grill and seating is available for up
to 200 people. The line-up for July is as follows:
July 1 Empty Ecstasy
July 17 Second Time Thru
July 3 Open
July 18 Smoke n Mirrors
July 4 No concert
July 22 A Little Bit Blue
July 8 Tom Blood
July 24Texas Chain Saw
Horns
July 10 Open
July 11The Sandra Dean
Band
July 15 Dave Levine
July 25 Open
July 29 Billy Thompson Trio
July 31 Open
Escape the Heat at the Free
Kids Movie Series
In an attempt to ensure that all kids can enjoy the timetested tradition of movie-going in the summer, Paragon
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From DOWNTOWN NEWS on page 4
Theaters, located at 629 Center Point Way, offers a familyfriendly movie series throughout the summer. Showings are
free to the public, with the exclusion of large groups. Space is
limited, and admittance is on a first come, first served basis.
Movies will play at 10:00 a.m. according to the following
schedule:
July 7-9
July 14-16
July 21-23
July 28-30
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Mr. Peabody and Sherman
Penguins of Madagascar
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
New Instructor at Two Left Feet
Two Left Feet® Dance Studio, located at 217 Market Street West,
welcomes Adeile Solis as a dance instructor. Solis took classes
at Two Left Feet as a middle school student. She is currently
a teacher at Beall Elementary and a Wootton High School
graduate. She has significant experience in cheerleading
and was on her university’s dance team. Solis joins the Two
Left Feet team as a Cheer/POMS/Hip Hop instructor for ages
6-14. In addition to leading classes, she will also be teaching
a cheer workshop this summer. Two Left Feet is introducing a
new schedule with classes for kids from 14 months to 12 years
old. For more information call 240-632-2345 or visit www.
twoleftfeetdance.com.
Need Something Notarized?
Look no further than the Clubhouse
Notary services are available at
the LCA Management Offices
by both Community Manager,
Michele Kennedy, and Director
of Communications and
Administration, Gina Dropik.
They are authorized to witness
the signing of important
documents, and are available to do so during
normal business hours at the Clubhouse (9:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m.) Please call ahead to let them know
you are coming and to be sure and bring proper
identification. They can be reached at 240-631-8338.
The Lionfish are hosting a multi-team
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The pool will close at
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Rupal Turner Imparts Ancient
Wisdom for Modern Living
By Gina Dropik
Rupal Turner is a very analytical person who loves math,
numbers and the stock market. She has a degree in accounting
and finance, and although she worked for one of the big four
accounting firms early in her career, she now uses her talents in
an entirely different way. Turner is one of only a few consultants
worldwide certified in Classical Feng Shui and is well-versed in the
ancient science of Vaastu. She works as a private consultant and
has clients throughout the United States, Australia and India.
Turner is the private student of an internationally-renowned
Tibetan monk and has been training with him for 16 years. “He
has imparted secrets to me that go back thousands of years,” she
said. Feng Shui is defined as the Chinese philosophical system
of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment.
“There is a strong correlation between the powers of land and
man’s fortune. But most of what people know about Feng Shui
is over -simplified. It’s not an interior decorating technique,”
Turner explained. “A house is subject to visible energies and
invisible energies. The invisible energies where you live and work
directly affect the opportunities
and luck that come your way.”
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the powers of the land and conveys
that knowledge to help her clients
deflect negative energies and
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energies. She explained that there are
three major areas in which she helps her clients: (1) To remedy existing
problems in life; (2) To enhance health, wealth and relationships; (3)
To forecast future possibilities. She is quick to explain that her practice
is not fortune telling. “It’s very scientific. The numbers don’t lie.”
Born in India, Turner came to the United States as a small
child. She grew up in Texas and moved to the DC area after she
was married. She recalls that when she and her husband moved
into a small house in Potomac, her life started to spiral downward.
“I have always been very aware of the energies of my environment
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and I started to wonder if the house had anything to do with it.”
This is when she immersed herself in the study of Feng Shui and
Vaastu (an ancient architectural design science that explains how
to create environments in accordance with the laws of nature so
that inhabitants experience support and prosperity).
After they moved out of that house, things started to improve
and what started as a passionate hobby turned into a full-time
career. At first, she offered her services on the side, before starting
her consulting business in 2006. Through her comprehensive
analysis of the exterior and interior of homes and businesses,
Turner makes recommendations for reducing or eliminating
negative influences and provides guidance on how to arrange,
enhance, harmonize or balance the energies in a space to
promote dramatic improvements in her clients’ happiness, wellbeing and success.
Over the years her clients have included members of two U.S.
presidential families, a pentagon general, Washington socialites,
investment bankers, economists, CEOs, doctors, entrepreneurs,
local restaurant owners, and many others. “I have analyzed
boutiques on Rodeo Drove, more than 20 properties on 5th Avenue
in New York City and casinos on the strip in Las Vegas,” Turner said.
Turner has lived in the Lakelands with her teenage
daughter, Kishori, since 2003. “We love, love, love living here!”
she exclaimed. In her spare time, she enjoys investing, traveling,
biking, swimming and cooking. For more information on Turner
and the practices of Feng Shui and Vaastu, visit her website at
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The Future of Kentlands Market Square
Let Your Voice Be Heard
By Gina Dropik
On June 17, Ken Miller, Chief Operating Officer for
Beatty Management Company, presented an amendment to
the approved Schematic Development Plan and Site Plan for
Kentlands Market Square, to the City of Gaithersburg Planning
Commission. Several members of the community attended the
meeting and expressed their opposition to the proposal.
The amendment would change up to 5% of the current
retail space to office and educational use, with a restriction
that no more than 2.5% of that space would be located along
Market Street between Kentlands Boulevard and Center
Point Way. This would allow Beatty to find tenants for the
retail space in Market Square who are not retail businesses.
According to Miller the proposal was made in an effort to fill
vacant spaces in the center, and to select stable tenants who
will enhance the vitality of the center over the long term. “Our
goal is to find tenants who will complement one another and
are successful,” said Miller.
Prior to the Planning Commission hearing, on June 15,
the Kentlands Citizens Assembly held a Town Meeting with
Mr. Miller. A number of Kentlands and Lakelands residents
attended, in addition to local business owners. The general
consensus was that Beatty has a negative reputation in the
community and that they are concerned about the proposal.
Many of them expressed to Miller that they believe there needs
to be a more solid plan. They indicated that they would be
supportive of the right businesses coming to the community,
but that consideration should be given to which businesses
are located next to each other.
The Planning Commission will keep the proposal open
until July 9. Citizens can submit testimony until 5:00 p.m.
on that date, via email to [email protected], or
in writing to Planning Commission, City of Gaithersburg, 31
South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877.
On July 15 the Planning Commission will review the
proposal and make a recommendation to the mayor and city
council, who will discuss it at their meeting on August 3.
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Montgomery Council Seeks Applicants
for County Board of Appeals
The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants
for two four-year terms on the County Board of Appeals.
The terms of Stan Boyd (Democrat) and David Perdue
(unaffiliated) expire in September 2015. Mr. Perdue, currently
serving as chair, has completed two full terms and is therefore
not eligible to apply for reappointment. Mr. Boyd will be
completing his first full term, and has indicated his intent
to apply for reappointment. Applications for the position
must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July
22. Letters expressing interest, including a resume listing
professional and civic experience, political party affiliation,
home and office telephone numbers and an email address,
should be addressed to: Council President George Leventhal,
County Council Office, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville,
Maryland 20850 or can be emailed to county.council@
montgomerycountymd.gov.
By law, no more than three members of the board shall
be from the same political party. These positions can be filled
by a Democrat, a Republican, a voter who is unaffiliated
with a party or a voter who is a member of another party
officially recognized by the Board of Elections. Because of
the requirement that no more than three members be from
the same political party, the Council cannot appoint two
Democrats. Current members of the board include Chair
Perdue (unaffiliated), Board Member Boyd (Democrat),
John Pentecost (Democrat), Carolyn Shawaker (Democrat)
and Edwin Rosado (unaffiliated). Members of County boards,
committees and commissions may not serve on more than one
such group at a time.
Members of the board receive $15,162 annually, with the
chair receiving $21,429. Salaries are adjusted annually each
December to reflect 50 percent of the change in the Washington
Area Consumer Price Index. Duties of the Board of Appeals
include hearing and deciding requests for variances from
development standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance;
hearing appeals from certain administrative decisions rendered
by county government agencies; and hearing oral argument on
decisions of the hearing examiner on conditional uses.
City Elections
The City of Gaithersburg municipal elections will be held
on Tuesday, November 3. City residents who are registered
to vote in Montgomery County are automatically registered
to vote in City of Gaithersburg elections. The deadline to
register to vote for this year’s election is Monday, October
19. For registration information contact the Montgomery
County Board of Elections at 240-777-VOTE (8683) or visit
www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
The board normally holds weekly hearings all day
Wednesday and work sessions every other week. If necessary
to accommodate an extended caseload or continued hearings,
the board schedules hearings on other weekdays. Members are
expected to prepare for the hearings by reading the cases to be
heard and to share the workload of drafting and editing opinions
or to follow-up on investigations on specific cases. Members
work approximately 15-25 hours a week.
Letters of application and resumes are made public as part
of the appointment process. Interviews are open to the public
and will be televised. A financial statement of assets, debts,
income and family property interests will be required of all
applicants. Only the appointed candidate will be required to
make the financial statement available to the public.
REMEMBER WHEN?
This Month in
Lakelands History
2005
Mayor Sidney Katz threw the ceremonial first pitch
at the official opening of Billy’s Playground and the
ball fields at Lakelands Park. The Environmental and
Beautification Committee announced completion of
landscaping improvements at the Kersten Street Tot
Lot, the Chestnut Hill Street Tot Lot and the common
space of Market Street East. Several Lakelands
families participated in the annual Race for the Cure in
Washington, D.C.
2010
In order to prevent beavers from clogging Lake
Varuna’s low flow outfall pipe with debris, a contractor
was hired to install a fence around the pipe. The
Lionfish dedicated a tree in memory of Dean Thrush,
a longtime Lionfish dad, at Lakelands Park. The LCA
was in discussions with the City of Gaithersburg’s
Department of Public Works regarding the possibility
of installing stop signs on Golden Ash Way, particularly
at the intersections of Market Streets East and West,
Clayhall Street, and Inspiration Lane.
Want more history? Peruse past editions of
The Leader at www.lakelands.org
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Calendar of Events
JULY 2
Bulk Pickup JULY 3
Lakelands on the Lawn, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
JULY 6Design Review Committee, 7:00 p.m.,
2nd floor
Zumba Class, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 7
Bridge Lessons, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 9 History Book Club, 7:30 p.m., Red Room
JULY 10 Movie on the Lawn, The Sandlot, dusk
JULY 13 Zumba Class, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 14 Bridge Lessons, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 16 Book Club, 7:30 p.m., Red Room
JULY 20Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
2nd floor Conference Room
Zumba Class, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 21 Bridge Lessons, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
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JULY 22 Budget Committee, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor
Facilities Committee, 7:00 p.m.,
Red Room
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JULY 25 Wacky Water Day, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
JULY 27 Zumba Class, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
JULY 28 Bridge Lessons, 7:30 p.m., Green Room
Kentlands/Lakelands Pool Reciprocity
Lakelands residents may bring Kentlands residents as their
guests to the Lakelands pool without using their guest pass,
under the condition that the Kentlands resident shows their
valid Kentlands Pool Pass. Kentlands residents may bring
Lakelands residents to their pool only during weekdays free
of charge, with the condition that they present their current
Lakelands Pass and must be accompanied by a Kentlands
resident at all times.
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Movie Night
Residents enjoyed a warm spring evening on
the lawn watching Grease Sing-a-Long on
June 13th.
LAKELANDS ON THE LAWNEDULED
Friday, July 3, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
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Balloon Twister
Sno Cones
Cotton Candy
Moon Bounce
Obstacle Course
Field Games
Potomac Pizza will be selling dinner.
Wacky Water Day
Saturday, July 25
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
On the Lakelands Lawn
Come in your swim suits and be prepared
to get wet while participating in variety of
fun water activities!
Infinity Water Slide • Inflatable Slip & Slide
Dunk Tank • Water Guns • DJ • Sno Cones
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Coming Up in August
August 14:
Movie on the Lawn: The Princess Bride
Bring refreshments, blankets
or low chairs and enjoy
this beloved classic fairy tale on
an inflatable screen on the lawn.
Invite your Kentlands friends
too! The movie will start at dusk.
August 22:
Beer & Bingo
7:30 p.m.
Enjoy an adult-only night out with bingo, beer and
refreshments!
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City News
City Wins Award from Community Action
Partnership
At its annual Human Services Conference in May, the Maryland
Community Action Partnership recognized collaboration
efforts within the City of Gaithersburg with a Partnership
Award. Gaithersburg was recognized as being an exceptional
partner with the regional Montgomery County Community
Action Agency, especially in support of the Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The city was also recognized
for partnering with the Montgomery County Community Action
Agency to host a public forum in January about poverty in the
county, bringing together stakeholders and service providers
to discuss the most important issues impacting low-income
residents. For information visit www.maryland-cap.org/ or
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs.
City Adopts $68.2 Million Budget for FY16
On June 1, the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council adopted a
Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) budget of $68.2 million. It took effect on July
1. The ad valorem property tax rate remains unchanged at $0.262
per $100 of assessed value. Along with the budget, the Mayor and
City Council also adopted the City’s Strategic Plan for FY2016 and
a comprehensive fee schedule, which includes a listing of all fees,
charges, fines, and forfeitures as provided in the ordinances of the
City of Gaithersburg. All documents are available for viewing on
the city’s website. For more information, contact the Department
of Finance and Administration at 301-258-6320.
“Citizen Pet of the Year” Title Up for Grabs
The City of Gaithersburg invites all pet residents and their owners
to compete in the “Citizen Pet” Photo Contest. Residents are
encouraged to take photos of their family pets and enter them for
a chance to be declared “Citizen Pet of the Year.” Please note, cats
and dogs must have a current City of Gaithersburg Pet License. All
qualified photo entries will be posted on the city’s Facebook page
where voting will take place. The photo with the most number of
“Likes” will be named Gaithersburg’s Citizen Pet of the Year and
will receive a $75 PetSmart gift card, with second and third place
winners receiving $50 and $25 PetSmart gift cards, respectively.
Submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on July 20. Photos will be
available for “Liking” beginning July 23 until 5:00 p.m. on August
20. Certain restrictions apply. For complete contest rules, entry
form and pet license application, visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
Benjamin Gaither Center Celebrates
Expansion, New Name
The newly expanded and renamed Benjamin Gaither Center for those
ages 55+ celebrated its official grand reopening on June 11. Formerly
known as the Gaithersburg Senior Center, renovations included the
repurposing and expansion of the lobby area. It now houses a 1,000
square foot Fitness Center, a redesigned administration area, and
expanded computer and lecture rooms. Along with the renovations
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Gaithersburg Celebrates 4th of
July with Fireworks Spectacular
Join friends and family for the City
of Gaithersburg’s Independence Day
celebration featuring live music, food,
activities, and spectacular fireworks
on Saturday, July 4, at the Montgomery
County Fairgrounds. Gates open for
pedestrians at 5:00 p.m. Strolling
entertainers and family-friendly games and activities will
delight kids of all ages beginning at 6:00 p.m. The “Rollex
Band” will take the stage at 8:00 p.m., performing a variety
of dance party songs. A welcome ceremony with remarks
by the Mayor and City Council takes place at 8:20 p.m.,
followed by more music. The fireworks display is set to
launch at dark. Attendees are welcome to bring their own
food and blankets to enjoy a picnic during the event. Food
will also be sold at the celebration. For safety reasons,
alcoholic beverages, glass containers, rollerblades, skates,
bikes, pets, and fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited.
The Montgomery County Fairgrounds is located at 16
Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg. Walk in at Chestnut or
Dalamar Streets beginning at 5:00 p.m.; the Perry Parkway
entrance to the Fairgrounds will be closed. The fireworks
may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Visit
www.gaithersburgmd.gov for details.
came an opportunity to rename and rebrand the center. The
center, which is available for community use in the evenings and
on weekends, is named for Benjamin Gaither, an early settler who
built his home on three acres of land adjacent to Deer Park, near the
famous Forest Oak tree. The tree, upon which the city’s logo is based,
served as a historical symbol for the city until it was toppled in a storm
in 1997. More than 560 members currently enjoy the offerings of
the center, which include fitness programs, trips to local museums,
historical sites and cultural performances, discussion groups,
informational lectures, wellness programs, art classes, and many
social activities. The center also houses a full service kitchen and
provides a daily lunch to qualifying adults through the Montgomery
County Nutrition Program. Memberships for individuals and couples
are available. The center is located at 80 Bureau Drive.
City Events
Fulks Corner Farmers Market
Thursdays, 12:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Corner of Route 355 & Fulks Corner Avenue in Olde Towne
Products available for purchase include a vast assortment of fruits
and vegetables, jams and jellies, various herbs, flowers and plants,
honey, cider, fruit butters, baked goods, and a variety of meat.
See CITY NEWS on page 15
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From CITY NEWS on page 14
Thursday Morning Kids Concert
10:30 a.m.
City Hall Concert Pavilion
Admission: Free
From puppets to magic to storytelling, parents and children
alike will enjoy the variety of performances.
July 2: Uncle Devin – a live, participatory musical experience
that connects with children through drumming and the art of
storytelling.
July 9: Mr. Gabe & The Circle Time All-Stars – a musical
performance of nursery rhymes, folk songs and modern favorites
for children up to age six.
July 16: Brian Curry – an entertaining show that combines magic
and comedy.
July 23: Yosi Meets Eugene – award-winning children’s recording
artist Yosi and puppeteer/actor Johnny Beirne use songs, stories
and humor to bring kids closer to understanding that being
different is not just good, it’s fantastic.
July 30: Opera Kids – this show introduces young audiences
to the world of opera with arias, storytelling and audience
participation.
Complementing the Thursday Morning Kids Concert series, the
Gaithersburg Community Museum hosts activities appropriate for
children ages 5 to 10 that reinforce the themes and performances
from earlier that day. Materials may be limited; reservations are
recommended.
July 2: Make a Drum
July 9: Make a Nursery Rhyme Character
July 16: Make a Magic Trick
July 23: Make a Paper Bag Puppet
July 30: Decorate Opera Glasses
Evenings in Olde Towne
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Concert Pavilion
Admission: Free
Wind down the workday with great music in a casual, outdoor
setting. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for lawn seating and
grab some local carryout to enjoy during the concert, or enjoy the
music before dining in Olde Towne afterwards.
July 2: Vintage #18, Jazz
July 9: Trio Caliente, Latin Trio
July 16: King Teddy, Swing
July 23: Travis Tucker, Pop/R&B
July 30: Fabulous Exaggerations, Classic Rock
Independence Day Celebration
Discovery Thursdays
July 4, gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gaithersburg Community Museum
Admission: $2
See CITY EVENTS on page 17
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Zumba Classes Continue; Yoga on Hold
Zumba classes continue to be offered on Monday
evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Room of the
clubhouse, for residents age 16 and older. The cost
is $5/person by cash or checks only, payable to
the instructor. Please show up for class at least 10
minutes early. Bring a water bottle, towel and any
other props you’d like. Yoga classes are on hold for
the summer and will resume after Labor Day.
A: In this situation we would first consider how you feel as the
parents of a teenager. What are your beliefs about vacationing
as a family? How do you feel about leaving your daughter in an
unsupervised environment for a long period of time? By allowing
her to stay home while the rest of the family is away, are you
giving her the responsibilities of a young adult? It is important
to recognize that at 17, your daughter is not yet an adult. That is
a lot to ask of her to be able to take care of herself and resist the
temptations that being alone may bring.
After considering your thoughts on all of these things, if
you indeed feel that now is not the time for her to be missing
vacation, this is what we would suggest for you: 1) Ask her how
she feels about missing vacation. It is important that you let her
know you are listening to her side of things. 2) Explain to her
in a positive way why you think now is not a good time for her
to miss vacation. Let her know that you understand why she
would want to stay, but explain that there is plenty of time when
she is an adult to make these kinds of decisions on her own.
Maybe allow this situation to become a learning opportunity
for your daughter. If you make clear the goals she should strive
for, she may become more motivated and willing to take on new
responsibilities to prove her maturity. 3) Reassure her that her
presence is necessary on your family vacation. Maybe it would
lose some of its fun without her.
Whatever your reasons may be, be forthcoming so that she
may see your perspective. This will keep the conversation away
from becoming a lecture. Good luck!
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Facilities Access Cards
If you haven’t gotten your Lakelands Facilities Access
Card yet, they are issued on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the
second floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
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From CITY EVENTS on page 15
Free Admission
(See page 14 for compete details)
Yoga in the Park
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket. All ages.
Free Admission
City Hall Concert Pavilion
Zumba in the Park
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31
7:30 p.m.
City Hall Concert Pavilion
Admission: Free
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.
movies on
the lawn
Bring refreshments and blankets or
low chairs. Movies will start at dusk
on the corresponding lawns.
HulaFest
Saturday, July 11, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
City Hall Concert Pavilion
Admission:
Enjoy hula dancing and fun with hula hoops while the band Hula
Monsters performs. Refreshments will be available from food
trucks.
Couple’s Day Miniature Golf Special
Sunday, July 12
Miniature Golf Course at Bohrer Park
One date member pays, the other plays for free.
3rd Annual SportsFest
Saturday, July 18
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
Youth entering grades K through 8 can participate in a 1K
Fun Run followed by challenges in baseball, softball, soccer,
volleyball, basketball, and track and field.
July 10 – Lakelands
Enjoy this 1993 American coming-of-age
film comedy which tells the story of a group of
young baseball players during the summer of 1962.
Story Time Station
Tuesday, June 28
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Gaithersburg Museum
Admission: $3 per child, adults free (no fee for infants in arms)
This read-aloud book program is recommended for ages 3 6. This month’s theme is Summer/Beaches. Due to limited
space, pre-registration is encouraged. Register online at www.
gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress or at the door.
The City Hall Concert Pavilion is located at 31 S. Summit Avenue
(next to City Hall). The Activity Center at Bohrer Park is located
at 506 South Frederick Avenue (next to Gaithersburg High
School). The Gaithersburg Community Museum is located at
9 S. Summit Ave. Visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-2586350 for more information on all City News & Events.
July 11 – Kentlands
This 1998 comedy-drama chronicles the life of a
man who is initially unaware that he is living in
a constructed reality television show, broadcast
around the clock to billions of people.
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TEENS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Lissy Boderman is preparing
for College
thing at exactly the same time is pretty hard.” They practiced five
days a week, for 2½ hours a day, from August through February.
Graduation is over. Beach week is now a sweet memory.
The team performed a different routine at each home football
For Lissy Boderman, this summer is all about preparing for
game. In addition, they had a six-minute competition routine.
college. Having grown up in the Lakelands, she has graduated
This year, the team took third place in all five of their invitational
from Rachel Carson Elementary School, Lakelands Park Middle
competitions.
School and Quince Orchard High School
Like most seniors, Lissy celebrated the end
(QOHS). In August, she will leave the safety and
of her senior year with Beach Week in Ocean
security of Lakelands to start a new chapter of
City. “I shared a house with 12 people right on
her life at the University of Maryland. “I loved
the beach. It was really fun,” she said. “And
growing up here,” she said. But of course she is
I met a lot of new people, too, because there
excited about the future.
were seniors there from Rockville, Poolesville,
Lissy was one of 13 valedictorians in the
Wootton and other schools, too.”
QOHS class of 2015, which means she had
For the summer, Lissy is working two jobs;
straight A’s throughout her four years in high
one as a life guard at Lakewood Country Club
school. “I had straight A’s in middle school too,
and the other as a hostess at the Cava Mezze
except for a B in PE, because I didn’t change into
restaurant in Traville Village Center. “I’ll be
my gym clothes,” she laughed.
saving money for college,” she said.
Lissy Boderman
Her years at QOHS were busy, both
Lissy will be attending The University of
academically and athletically. She was an AP Scholar, a member
Maryland, College Park as an Honor student, admitted to the
of the National Honor Society, the English and Math Honor
Charles E. Smith School of Business. “I chose Maryland because
Societies, and Vice President of the Science Honor Society. In
I felt like it had the most to offer me,” she said. Plus, her older
addition, she was a four-year varsity athlete and captain of her
sister graduated from Maryland, so there is a certain amount of
poms team.
familiarity with the school. “I’m really close to my family, so it
“Poms took up a lot of time. As one of the captains, I had to
will be nice to be close to home,” she added.
help choreograph all of the routines,” she explained. “We had a
Challenging classes and tailgating are the two aspects Lissy
team of 19 girls. Trying to get 19 people to do exactly the same
says she is looking forward to the most. She said that although she
would have liked to join the dance team, she wants to experience
the fun of sporting events as a spectator. She said she also plans
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The future certainly looks bright for Lissy. Although she has
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not officially declared a major, she said she’d like to work in the
medical field, but as a business person.
By Gina Dropik
301.258.6350
www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Summer
Camps
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For Ages 5 - 14
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Arts on the Green
Junior Detective Day
Art League Exhibit
Kentlands Mansion
Admission: $10
Gaithersburg Police Officers will be on hand
to help participants (best suited for ages
5-12) complete a variety of police training exercises focusing
on physical fitness. Learn about neighborhood safety, witness
K-9 demonstrations, and explore an actual police car to see all
the high-tech equipment police officers use. After completing
all training courses, new recruits will be sworn in as “Junior
Detectives” by Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka. Grandma
Kona’s Ice Truck will be on hand with icy beverages for purchase.
Through July 17
Mansion Gallery
Viewing hours are generally Monday
– Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., but due to event scheduling, call
ahead to confirm gallery access.
Admission: Free
View the multiple media work of the Maryland Art League. The
show features pieces by eight artists, including their work in
photography, pastels, collage, acrylic and silk painting.
Imageries from Life
July 3 - August 9
Arts Barn Gallery
Viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Saturday 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Admission: Free
View the representational oil paintings of Jennifer Kahn Barlow,
Susan La Mont and Carol Vogel, along with metal sculptural
work from Arts Entwine. Also, the work of the students of Carol
Vogel will be on display in the invitational gallery.
14th Annual One Act Play Festival
July 17-26
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Arts Barn Theater
Admission: $20
Montgomery Playhouse presents two alternating sets of oneact plays including Hopscotch, by Israel Horovitz – directed by
Michael Abendshein; Outside the Box, by Cory Atwood – directed
by Cory Atwood; Two Stairs at a Time, by Steven Bienstock –
directed by Steven Bienstock; Musing, by Jacy D’Aiutolo – directed
by David Dossey; Call Me When You Feel Bad, by Rob Gorman –
directed by Rob Gorman; Hotline, by Elaine May – directed by
Bruce Hirsch; Asleep on the Wind, by Ellen Byron – directed by
Vanessa Terzaghi; and Relativity, by Steven C. Silver – directed by
Anne Vandercook.
Immense Blooms:
Petals and Pigment Art Party
Friday, July 17
Arts Barn
7:00-9:30 p.m.,
Admission: $45 resident, $50 nonresident
Relax with friends and learn to paint in the style of Georgia
O’Keeffe. Beginners to intermediate-level artists are welcome.
All art supplies, including canvas, will be provided. Must
be at least 21 years old. Workshop includes one drink ticket.
Additional wine and beer will be available for sale. ID is
required. Register with a friend and receive a $5 discount for
each person. Instructor: Jaree Donnelly.
July 19
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Camps
Creativity and fun are the focus at Arts Barn’s one-week arts
camps for children and teens age 7 and up. Although many
camps are already full, some still have space available. For more
information, visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn or stop by
the Arts Barn.
The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Kentlands.
For tickets, gift certificates and workshop registration, call 301258-6394 or visit at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/theaterat-the-arts-barn. The Arts Barn offers American Sign Language
(ASL) interpreters for designated theatrical performances.
Performances are signed by advanced students from Montgomery
College under the direction of Professor Pauline Laster. Contact
the box office in advance of an ASL-designated performance to
reserve seats that will allow viewing of the ASL interpreters.
The Kentlands Mansion is located at 320 Kent Square Road
in Kentlands. For information call 301-258-6425 or visit
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/
kentlands-mansion.
New Arts & Events App
Explore Gaithersburg with a new App that puts
concerts, plays, art exhibits, farmers markets,
museums, parades and festivals at your fingertips.
Search “Gaithersburg Arts & Events” in the iTunes
or Google Play store, then download the App so you
won’t miss anything that’s happening right in your
own backyard.
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FOCUS ON FITNESS
Keep Your Mind on Your Run
By Lenore Gelman, Personal Trainer
On many days I really look forward to a run. I love running
for several reasons, and an important one is that it helps me stay
positive. After I run, no matter how hard it was or how exhausted
I am, I always feel a sense of accomplishment. Even if the rest of
the day involved some wasted time, the fact that I went for a run
makes me feel good.
However, I definitely get tired sometimes and there are
occasions when I am not feeling so great mid-run. I have developed
a collection of techniques to keep myself focused and able to
complete my run. In addition, I have recently been learning about
mindfulness while running, which in short, is calming the mind
and concentrating on your breathing to stay in control of your body.
So I thought this summer month would be a good time to share a few
of these techniques to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
• Concentrate on your breathing. Think about slowing it down,
breathing from the belly and not the chest, and using your
breath to help control your pace.
• Focus on your form. Relax the shoulders, keep your body
upright, arms close to your sides, eyes ahead, and stay light on
the feet.
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• Repeat a mantra, a few well-chosen positive words or a phrase,
to focus your mind.
• Count cars, trees, shapes in the clouds, people, etc.
• L isten to music. Listen to the words of songs. Make a pace
music list. Pace DJ is an app that modifies music beats per
minute to match your running pace. RockMyRun, another
app, allows you to choose how many beats per minute the
music should have, and will match the songs to the pace. If
you are out for a fast run, you can choose a speedy setting of
150 to 160 beats per minute. For a slower jog, try 120 beats per
minute.
• L ook ahead for landmarks, pick a target, run to it. Start over.
• Review your Things To Do List.
• Picture your favorite athlete.
• Review your goals for yourself physically and psychologically.
• Practice conversations you want to have with people.
• Be in the present moment. Just think about what you are doing
and how lucky you are to be alive and breathing.
“It’s just a hill, get over it.” This is my mantra. My sister bought
me a headband at a race expo a while back with this saying. I
wear the headband often, say it to myself a lot, and not just on
hilly runs. It motivates me and keeps me thinking positively. If
you have found mental games, mindful sayings or strategies that
have helped you complete runs successfully, I would love to hear
about them.
“Think strong, be strong, finish strong”
– Renee Metivier Baillie, middle- and long-distance runner
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The History Book Club will meet on
June 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Room, to
discuss Six Days of War: June 1967 and
The Making of the Modern Middle East by
Amb. Michael B. Oren. Looking ahead
to August, they have selected to read So
Far From God: The U.S. war with Mexico,
1846-48 by John S.D. Eisenhower. The
regular Book Club will meet on July 16 at
7:30 p.m. in the Red Room, to discuss The
Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Their
selection for the August 20 meeting is
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.
For more information, contact Mickey
Stevens at [email protected].
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Address
Housing Type
Model
Builder
List Price
DOM
652A Main St
624A Main St
204A Heathwalk St
630A Main St
652B Main St
696 Heathwalk Mews
709B Main St
409 Phelps St
416 Phelps St
611 Gatestone St
314 Chestnut Hill St
1030 Main St
918 Featherstone St
407 Main St
1425 Main St
948 Gentlewood St
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Cottage
Condo-Town
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Single Family
Single Family
Georgetown
Georgetown
Georgetown
Georgetown
Mt. Vernon
Alcott
Mt. Vernon
Fairgate
Fairgate
Fairgate
Georgetown
Tarquin
Jefferson
Georgetown
Bartholomew
Abernathy
Ryland
Ryland
Ryland
Ryland
Ryland
Main St
Ryland
Ryan
Ryan
Ryan
Miller & Smith
Ryan
M. Harris
Parkwood
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108
17
16
42
39
45
46
108
23
11
54
10
12
Model
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Address
Housing Type
Builder
List Price
DOM
522 Helene St
481 Lynette St
551 Market St E
517 Kersten St
902 Featherstone St
477 Lynette St
1010 Main St
736 Lake Varnua Mews
662 Gatestone St
708 Gatestone St
801 Gatestone St
419 Lakelands Dr
719 Lake Varuna Sr
929 Linslade Close
Townhome
Turnbury
Townhome
Vanderbilt
Townhome
Fairgate
Townhome
Vanderbilt
Townhome
Jefferson
Townhome
Vanderbilt
Townhome
Tarquin
Single Family
Hemingway
Townhome
Single Family
Michener
Single Family
Abernathy
Single Family
Chesterfield
Single Family
Custom
Single Family
Westport II
Classic
NV Homes
Ryan
NV Homes
M. Harris
NV Homes
Ryan
Ryan
Parkwood
Ryan
NV Homes
NV Homes
Hancock Homes
M. Harris
$550,000 $579,900 $585,000 $609,900 $614,900 $615,000 $644,950 $649,000 $725,000 $769,000 $835,000 $874,900 $1,059,900 $1,070,000 70
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10
3
20
18
225
108
85
5
0
13
0
Address
Housing Type
Model
List Price
Sold Price
DOM
303A Cross Green St
564 Leaning Oak Mews
676 Heathwalk Mews
164 Golden Ash Way
421 Clayhall St
591 Market St E
538 Bright Meadow Dr
448 Lynette St
805 Main St
705 Linslade St
510 Leaning Oak St
711 Gatestone St
918 Rockborn St
630 Still Creek Ln
943 Linsalde Close
Condo-Town
Cottage
Cottage
Townhome
Townhome
Cottage
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Georgetown
Alcott
Alcott
Vintage
Turnbury II
Alcott
Jefferson
Fairgate
Georgetown
Easton
Michener
Oxford
Bartholomew
Chesterfield
Bartholomew
$385,000 $479,500 $499,900 $524,900 $549,900 $599,900 $600,000 $600,000 $614,900 $710,000 $744,900 $779,900 $900,000 $949,900 $1,029,000 $390,000 $475,000 $495,000 $525,000 $540,000 $599,900 $617,505 $590,000 $611,900 $695,000 $765,000 $765,000 $900,000 $949,900 $1,010,000 39
8
8
127
38
6
7
11
3
150
2
12
0
15
0
SOLD
*Information obtained from MRIS as of 6/15/15 is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and neither suggests nor infers that Mike Aubrey or Long &
Foster Real Estate, Inc. participated as either the listing or cooperating agent or broker in the sale or purchase of all the properties depicted.
Compiled by Mike Aubrey, Long & Foster Real Estate
July 2015
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