January-February 2007 Lakelands Leader

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, LAKELANDS!
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eader
The
January/February 2007
what’snews? Lakelands
Congratulates
Holiday House
Decorating
Contest Winners
Volume 9 Issue 1
633 Lake Varuna Drive
Ballet Petite Comes to Town
Calling all ballerinas, the popular Ballet
Petite studio has relocated to Main
Street. Story on page 22.
A Lakelands
Love Story
After 58
years of
marriage,
Lakelands
neighbors Jim and
Marianne Lubkin share their story of
lasting love and romance. Turn to page 25.
By Andrea Escher
A
pproximately six years ago an annual tradition began in
Lakelands, the community Holiday House Decorating
Contest! Every December residents from all over the
See HOLIDAAY HOUUSE continued on page 22
444 Lynette Street
Just a Bunch of Easy Riders
Community neighbors find new ways to hit
the open road — on Harleys, that is!
Check out page 24.
433 Lakelands Drive
Photos Courtesy: Andrea Escher
Sing-AAlong With Lots of Great Songs
Lakelands C ommittees
Seeking N ew M embers
To J oin
Crash at Lakelands Drive
Return Address:
The Lakelands Leader
960 Main Street
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Speeding Car Results in Thousands of Dollars
In Stonewall Island Repair
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By Andrea Escher
river error and speed
Speed and driver error was listed as
has been cited as the
the cause of a car crashing into the
cause of an early morning
stonewall center island at Lakelands
accident at Lakelands
Drive on December 28.
Drive. The accident
resulted in the car crashing into the stonewall
island at the intersection
of Lakelands Drive and
Great Seneca Highway.
The accident occurred
at 1:36 a.m. on December
28, 2006. According to
police the driver was turning left onto Lakelands
Drive from northbound Great Seneca Highway when the center island and wall were
struck. It is unknown if alcohol played a factor in the accident. The driver was not a
Lakelands resident.
Lakelands Community Manager Debbie Durham said she spent a few weeks
working with the driver's insurance carrier to ensure the recently completed repairs
were done as quickly as possible. Durham said the wall cost around $2,000 to repair
as well additional expenses for the replacement of landscaping. L
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Photo Courtesy: Debbie Durham
Lakelands own McDanald twins were
spotted at the Kentlands Foundation
Sing-Along. Story on page 30.
akelands is a great community because
of its many volunteers. But volunteers
are like touchdowns at a Redskins game,
there never seem to be enough.
The new Board of Directors is excited about the New Year and look forward to working closely with all of the
committee members and new resident
volunteers to help keep Lakelands a
wonderful place to live.
The LCA Board is currently looking
for volunteers to serve on various committees. There are ten committees, all
of which could use your help.
If you missed the Jump Start January
Committee kick-off on January 6 and you
are interested in joining or learning more
about the Lakelands Committees, please
stop by any one of the committee meetings or contact the committee chairperson for more information. The committees are always in need of residents who
would like to take part in helping to
enhance the community.
See JUUMP STARTT continued on page 3
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managementmentions
By Debbie Durham, On-Site Community Manager
It Takes You!
There's bad news and good news. First the
bad news: volunteers basically run the
Lakelands Community Association. Your
Board and each of your committees somehow
find qualified, competent people willing to
give up their free time to keep their neighborhood on track. Without them, projects
may go undone, your website might not get
updated, and your social events would be
understaffed or non-existent.
Now for the good news: volunteers basically run the Lakelands Community
Association! The LCA has a readily accessible supply of people from different backgrounds, with different skills and experiences, all with one very basic thing in common: They all call the Lakelands home!
Unfortunately, there's a little more bad
news: Finding good volunteers isn't easy.
Getting them on board is no picnic, either.
Volunteers can be extraterrestrial; we suspect
they're out there somewhere, but sometimes
we have no idea who they are or how to find
them.
On Saturday, January 6 the Association
held a "Jump Start" meeting to recruit
much needed committee volunteers.
Unfortunately it was not well attended;
only three new homeowners volunteered
their time to work on committees.
Your Board of Directors has worked
closely with the various existing committees
to address the operational needs of your
community, and they are committed in
keeping these committees active with the
involvement and participation of volunteers
just like YOU! If you have a few hours a
month to help keep Lakelands a great place
to live, please contact the On-Site
Management office (240)-631-8338.
New Fitness Equipment
Good news for the fitness enthusiast,
See MAANAAGEMENTT MENTTIONSS
continued on page 4
JUM
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Photo Courtesy: Andrea Escher
While there is no obligation to join, volunteering in the Lakelands is a very rewarding experience. In fact, many of our volunteers have served an average of three years
or more. We thank you in advance for your interest and dedication. L
Committee members met with Lakelands
neighbors who were interested in joining
the community committees.
LAKELANDS C OMMUNITY C OMMITEES
Budget & Finance Committee
*Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Peter Frey at
pff2006@verizon.net
Communications Committee
*Meets the 2nd Monday of every
month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Joe Mills at
jmills549@comcast.net
Community Relations Committee
*Meets 1st Wednesday of every month
at 7:00 p.m.
Covenants Committee
Meeting dates vary.
Contact Mary Bostwick at
marycbostwick@yahoo.com
Environmental Management &
Beautification Committee
*Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Katie Axley at
KHA7754@yahoo.com or Ron Smith
at nan-ron@comcast.net
Facilities Committee
*Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 7:15 p.m.
Contact Scott Fischthal at
Fischthal1@comcast.net
Live/Work Committee
The committee meets each month.
Contact Domenic Cicala at
domenicc@ohairsalon.com
Social Committee Meeting
*Meets the last Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact social@lakelands.org
Design Review Committee
*Meets the 1st Monday of every month Swim Team
Meeting dates vary.
at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Kelly Goldstein at
Contact Eric Kessler at
kellyandmarc@comcast.net
emkessler@comcast.net
* All committee meetings are held at the Lakelands Clubhouse unless otherwise noted!
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The
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L AKELANDS
eader
The Official Newspaper of Lakelands
LCA
Board of Directors
MANAGEEMENT MENTIIONSS Continued from page 3
the Facilities Committee has added the StepMill 7000 to the
Fitness Room. I have heard many good comments about the new
equipment including one resident who says "that machine is trying to kill me." Liz Sander of Main Street is thrilled with the stepper and uses it every chance she gets.
The new Stepmill 7000
has been in high use in
the Clubhouse fitness
room.
Jim Wakefield
President
jim@lakelands.org
the owner/agent. I recently saw a child driving a gas powered vehicle, which resembled a small motorcycle, on a Gaithersburg street
pulling another child on a skateboard. I think we can all agree this
poses a hazard to both the children and the other people in the area.
Please see the pictures below to get an idea of the vehicles
that are not legal in Montgomery County. I have also
attached a list of the fines and points associated with the
charges for operating such vehicles. The intent of this article
is to properly educate the parents and children of these regulations. After a recent discussion with many parents I found
that most people were told when they purchased the vehicles
that they were legal for use on the street.
These are NOT allowed on the streets or sidewalks at all,
regardless of operator's age and license status.
Beverley Frey
Vice President
bev@lakelands.org
Patrick McCalley
Secretary
pat@lakelands.org
Linda Wiesman
Treasurer
linda@lakelands.org
FINE: $275.00 / 0 points
Mike Aubrey
Director
mike@lakelands.org
MANAGEMENT
CMI
Debbie Durham
240-631-8338
debbie@lakelands.org
EDITOR & ADVERTISING
MANAGER
Andrea Escher
301-519-1678
leader@lakelands.org
Motor Scooter Reminders
In light of some recent activity in the community, I have
included some information regarding gas/electric powered motor
Causing or permitting an unauthorized minor to drive.
FINE: $275.00 / 5 points
Montgomery County police officer Chris Johnson was quoted in
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Washington Post as saying "Because
Montgomery County police officer Chris Johnson was quoted in Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Washington Post as saying “Because they're sold in stores, parents make the assumption that they
can buy these for their kids, but it is just a recipe for a child to get hurt.”
scooters. This information was provided by T. Cooper Security
Consultants, Inc., the Lakelands security contractor.
There seems to be an increasing number of electric/gas powered
"scooters" driving on the roads and sidewalks in the
Gaithersburg/Montgomery County areas. Please remind all residents that these are NOT legal to be driven on public roads or sidewalks. They are for use on private property only with permission of
they're sold in stores, parents make the assumption that they can buy
these for their kids, but it is just a recipe for a child to get hurt."
The list of illegal scooters has grown so much larger than the
four shown above. Before you purchase a "toy scooter" ask the
store manager if the scooter is legal to drive on the street. If you
get a vague answer (and you probably will) check with the police
department before you make the purchase. L
The Lakelands Leader is the monthly,
published means of communicating
information of interest to Lakelands
residents. It does not espouse any
political belief or endorse any product or service. Articles and letters
submitted for publication must be
signed and may be edited for length
and content. CMI and the LCA do
not endorse the products or services
advertised herein, nor are they
responsible for any claims made by
advertisers. The Leader is published
by the Association, which is responsible for form, content and policies.
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Cristina Strigel
703-777-7676
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BUILDING GOOD DENTAL HEALTH ONE TOOTH AT A TIME
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lakelandsinbrief
By Andrea Escher
Tree Recycling Continues in January
The annual holiday tree-recycling program wraps up at the end of January.
Residents who still have live holiday trees
and wreaths to place out for pick-up after
January will need to contact the
Gaithersburg Public's Work Department
at 301-258-6370 to see if a special pick-up
can be arranged on recycling day.
The Holidays Are Over!
While the holiday lights and garland may
add charm and character to your home and
the community, the holiday's are officially
over and it's time to take down your decorations. We appreciate your cooperation.
Don't Play on Icy Ponds/Lakes
There are several ponds/lakes located
throughout Lakelands and Kentlands.
Parents are asked to remind their children
not to play near or on the ponds and lakes
during the winter season. While the ice
may look solid, there have been incidents
in Montgomery County of children and
adults falling through ice on ponds. Please
be careful and keep off the ice!
Rent the Clubhouse
Spring and summer are right around
the corner! Now is the time to start thinking of where you will host your next big celebration. Is there a baby shower, birthday
party, or family reunion on the horizon?
Why not host your next event at the
Lakelands Clubhouse? Community events
and activities are being organized, and
room availability is limited, so be sure to
contact Sandra Berry at 240-631-8338
today to reserve your spot. Rental rules
and regulations, a fee schedule, and rental
application are available online by logging
on to www.lakelands.org.
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Scoop the Poop
Even though its winter and we've had
above average temperatures, those little stinky
piles of dog poop are starting to pile up
around the grassy areas (and some sidewalks),
around the community. Pet owners are not
picking up after their pets and as a pet owner;
you have the responsibility to clean up after
them. Do your part to help keep the community clean and feces free! Everyone will thank
you for your cooperation.
Put Your Trash/Recycling Bins Away
Many residents are leaving their trash
cans and recycling bins out indefinitely. Not
only does this make the community look
"trashy," but also creates obstacle courses in
the alleyways from cans, bins and trash that
have blown around. Residents are required
to return their trash cans and recycling bins
to their garages (or stored out of sight) after
trash/recycling pick up.
Are You New to Lakelands?
Welcome! Please take a moment to stop
by the Lakelands clubhouse on Main
Street to pick up your copy of the
Lakelands Leader, phone directory,
Clubhouse access card, and any additional
information you may need to help you easily transition to your new home in
Lakelands. Just a quick FYI: trash is
removed on Monday and Thursday, and
recycling is collected on Thursday. To
obtain a recycling bin, please contact the
City of Gaithersburg at 301-258-6370. For
more information about life in Lakelands,
please contact the on-site management
team at 240-631-8338.
January & February Lakelands Board
Meetings
The Lakelands Community Association
Board of Directors will conduct their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 24 and
February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd
floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse. L
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assignmenteducation
By Gina Dropik
Winter Break Is Over, It’s Back to Work
at Rachel Carson Elementary School
W
inter break is over and the children at Rachel Carson Elementary School (RCES)
are back in school and hard at work. The last weeks before the break were filled
with many fun holiday activities. The teachers and staff enjoyed a wonderful
Staff Appreciation Luncheon provided by the PTA on December 19. Parents provided
homemade dishes and desserts to thank them for all they do and to wish them a happy
holiday. A special thank you to the following families for helping to contribute: Blake,
Bowen, Canova, Cantrell, Collins, Coulson, Dacy, Dropik, Eyrich, Faraone, Freedberg,
Gallagher, Goldstein, Goorevich, Gotkin, Greenwell, Kahn, Kalra, Luteran, Marsh,
McCann, McDanald, Nejame, Nelson, Palmiere, Ploshnick, Salem, Schwendinger,
Stanford, Streight, Strodel, Tash, Wilson and Yuan.
On December 20 the Rachel Carson chorus, band, and string ensemble presented their
annual Winter Concert, which was held at Quince Orchard High School for the first time.
An additional portable classroom was recently installed in the back of the building. The new portable is occupied by General Music teacher, Linda Benoit. The new
portable will allow Benoit to teach in a room of her own, instead of moving from class
to class with a cart.
RCES will host a NAACP Parents' Council Meeting on January 19 in the Media
Center at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be led by Brian Roberts, RCES parent and
NAACP Parents' Council Representative. The mission of the Parents' Council is to
provide assistance, guidance and support to African American and other minority
parents and students of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) using encouragement, information sharing, training, positive motivation, critical evaluation and
advocacy as they pursue the highest quality education possible. During the 45minute meeting Roberts will present the progress-to-date of African American and
Hispanic students against the states goals, the current efforts to support the
Homework Club at RCES and other Parents' Council programs from other nearby
schools. Attendees will also have an opportunity to voice their concerns.
The NAACP meeting is being held at the same time as the January Family Movie
Night, which will also begin at 7:00 p.m. in the all-purpose room. Parents are welcome
to attend the meeting while their children watch the movie. The featured movie is Cars.
Admission and popcorn is free. Candy and drinks will be available for a nominal fee. In
addition to the movie there will also be a 50/50 Raffle and a raffle for Cars lithographs.
Students and their families are invited to bring pillows, sleeping bags or low outdoor
chairs. If you really want to be comfortable, you can even wear your pajamas.
Students have two shortened weeks in January. Schools are closed on Monday,
January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Day, and then on Monday, January 22
for a staff professional day. The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the
calendar for the 2007-2008 school year, which will begin on Monday, August 27, 2007
(the Monday before Labor Day) and end on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The entire calendar is available on the MCPS website at www.mcps.k12.md.us.
Kindergarten Open Houses will be held on February 16 and March 9, beginning at
9:15 a.m. This is a chance for parents who are considering sending their children to
Kindergarten at RCES next fall. Principal Larry Chep will meet with the parents to discuss the program and answer questions. Parents will also have the opportunity to visit the
kindergarten classes. All children who are five years old by September 1, 2007 are eligible for kindergarten in the fall. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents who are new
to the school to see what Rachel Carson has to offer their children.
With the winter coming soon, we think, parents are reminded that information about
weather-related school closings is announced on area radio and television stations; on the internet at www.mcps.k12.md.us or Schoolsout.com; and on a taped telephone message service at
301-279-3673. If schools are closed or delayed, the announcement will be made no later than
6:00 a.m. If schools are closing early, the announcements are made by 11:00 a.m.
Please remember to look for this article each month to find out about all of the
happenings at Rachel Carson throughout the school year.
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The Latino Student Organization (LASO) planted 100 tulip bulbs
and 36 daffodils bulbs in front of the school as part of a service project to beautify the entrance to the building. Karen Luensman, LASO
sponsor said, "We're looking forward to seeing those pretty flowers
coming up in the spring."
Report cards will be distributed on February 1. The Montgomery
County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2007-2008
school year, which will begin on Monday, August 27, 2007 (the
January is Maryland Reading Month. In celebration Rachel
Monday before Labor Day) and end on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The
Carson Elementary School will host an Author Night and Book
entire calendar is available on the MCPS website at
Swap on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
www.mcps.k12.md.us.
Local author Katy Kelly will be the featured
A National Geography Bee competition is an annual event at
author. Kelly has written three books for
LPMS to foster geography education and interest in the classroom.
young readers titled, Lucy Rose Here's
All students participate through their social studies classes. The
the Thing About Me, Lucy Rose Big
first round was held before winter break. Students were put
on Plans, and Lucy Rose Busy Like
through seven rounds of oral questioning and the student with the
You Can't Believe. Kelly lives in
most correct questions was the class winner. Each class winner
Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has
moved on to the semi-final round. Those 28 students took a writworked as a reporter for People
ten test and the top ten competitors moved on to the school-wide
magazine, a feature writer for the
finals which were held on January 3. After both the final and
Life section of USA Today and is
championship rounds, sixth grader Foteine Dimitrocoupoulos
currently a senior editor at US News
won the school-wide competition. On January 19, she will be tak& World Report. She is scheduled to
ing the qualifying state test to see if she can compete in the state
talk from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. about how
competition in March. State winners move on to the National
she came to be an author and write her
Local author Katy Kelly, best known for Competition in May where they may earn $25,000 in college scholbooks. She will also answer questions
"Lucy Rose Here's the Thing About Me," arships and $500.00 in cash.
will autograph books and speak to students
from children in the audience. Students
The first LPMS PTSA Family Night of the New Year will be a Movie
during the evening of January 24 at Rachel Carson.
will be able to purchase her books and have
Night at the Kentlands Stadium 10 on January 23. Students, families
them signed by her as well.
and staff voted for the movie of their choice, and the winner was We
The Book Swap will be open before and after Kelly's presentation. Students can Are Marshall. Prior to the movie there will be a pizza party at the theater. Students can
participate in the Book Swap by bringing in unwanted books to school before the pre-order tickets and pizza. The pizza will be provided by Potomac Pizza. L
event. They will get a ticket for each book. The night of the event they can redeem
each ticket for a new book of their choice. The Book Swap is sponsored by the
January – February Calendar Reminders
Student Government Association SGA.
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Rachel Carson Author Night
And Book Swap Welcomes
Katy Kelly
Lakelands Park Middle School News
Lakelands Park Middle School (LPMS) students have been very busy. Two Music and
Art Nights were held in December. Friends and family gathered at the school on
December 13 for a choral music performance and on December 14 for a band and
orchestra performance. Visual Art, Digital Art and Tech Ed. projects were on display
both nights.
The PTSA coordinated a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on December 15. Several families pitched in to provide the teachers and staff with a selection of salads, hot and cold
entrees, and homemade holiday cookies to show how much they are appreciated.
January 22 . . . . . . . . .No School - Professional Day
February 1 . . . . . . . . .Report Cards Sent Home
February 14 . . . . . . . .Valentine's Parties
February 16 . . . . . . . .Kindergarten Open House, 9:15 a.m.
February 19 . . . . . . . .No School - Presidents Day
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By Gina Dropik
Lakelands Own McConnell
Performs in Arts Barn
Production of Nunsense
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ake Varuna Drive resident Mary
McConnell will be shedding her role
as wife and mother and slipping into
character as Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress
of Novices during the Gaithersburg Arts
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Barn debut production of the musical
comedy Nunsense.
A member of the Sandy Spring Theater
Company, McConnell, along with four
other cast mates, are excited to perform a
Photo Courtesy:
Andrea Escher
neighbortoneighbor
show which has become an
space because it's comfy and cozy,"
international phenomenon
she said. "And it's a great way for
right here in the commupeople in the community to
nity. The curtain goes
get out and enjoy a perup on February 16.
formance and the arts so
The
story
of
close to home."
Nunsense begins when
A three year resithe Little Sisters of
dent of Lakelands,
Hoboken discover
McConnell and her
that their cook, Sister
husband Mike and
Julia, Child of God,
their son Brian moved
has accidentally poito the community from
soned 52 of her fellow
Clarksburg. "We decided
sisters, and they are in
to downsize and found the
dire need of funds for the
Lake Varuna Drive neighbor Mary
burials. While it may sound a
McConnell will be staring as Sister Mary
bit depressing and morbid, the
Hubert in the Arts Barn debut production
show immediately takes a comedic
of Nunsense in February.
twist as the remaining sisters decide the best
way to raise the money is to put on a variety Lakelands a convenient location to comshow. Joining Sister Mary Hubert is Reverend mute to our work and we just fell in love
Mother Regina, a former circus performer; a with our home," said McConnell.
streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister
When McConnell is not busy practicing
Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who for her performances, she works full time as
is a wannabe ballerina; and wacky Sister Mary a logistics specialist for the government conAmnesia, the nun who lost her memory when tracting firm SAIC. She has also served for
a crucifix fell on her head.
the past two years on the Lakelands
McConnell has spent the past two Communications Committee. McConnell
months rehearsing for the show. "Because has been a great asset to the committee by
it's such a small cast we've become really taking the monthly meeting minutes, servclose-knit," said McConnell. "It has given ing as web administrator of the www.lakeus a chance to get to know each other real- lands.org website and sharing her thoughts
ly well." McConnell said the show is per- and opinions on ways to make communicafect for everyone to enjoy no matter what tions in the community even better.
religion you practice. "The show as a silly
If you would like to see McConnell and
little play, with lots of funny nun jokes and the other "Little Sisters of Hoboken" be sure
catholic school jokes, and it's totally non- to check out Nunsense at the Gaithersburg
offensive," she said.
Arts Barn starting February 16. The show
McConnell has always had an interest in will run Friday and Saturday evenings from
the theatre. A Music major at Catholic February 16 through March 4 starting at
University, she performed for many years with 8:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3:00
the Damascus Theater Company. Over the p.m. For more information about the perpast ten years she has performed in at least ten formance please call the Arts Barn at 301shows including Oklahoma, Godspell, Oliver 258-6394. The Arts Barn is located in the
and Carousel. In addition she has done some Kentlands at 311 Kent Square Road.
vocal directing and served as Music Director
We wish McConnell all the best in her
for the production of Into the Woods at the Arts performance and as they say in show busiBarn. "I love the Arts Barn, it's such a great ness, break a leg! L
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Builder
Ryland
Michael Harris
Miller & Smith
Ryland
Miller & Smith
Ryland
Ryland
List Price
$409,900
$830,000
$510,000
$419,800
$485,000
$409,900
$439,900
DOM
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124
189
78
8
101
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Melville
Melville
Chesterfield
Wye
Georgetown
Georgetown
Mt. Vernon
Georgetown
Mt. Vernon
Tarquin
Tarquin
Model
Builder
List Price
$760,999
Bartholomew NV Homes
$949,949
$500,000
Vintage
Miller & Smith $499,900
Vintage
Vintage
Vintage
Melville
Ryan Home
$699,900
Westport
Michael Harris $899,900
Tarquin
Ryan Homes
$694,900
Vanderbilt NV Homes
$599,995
Mt. Vernon Ryland
$439,900
Georgetown Ryland
$395,900
Georgetown Miller & Smith $598,900
Fairgate
Ryan Homes
$510,000
NV Homes
$824,428
Tarquin
Ryan Homes
$679,900
Chesterfield NV Homes
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$730,000
$939,900
$500,000
$480,000
$530,000
$485,000
$570,000
$700,000
$882,500
$667,500
$580,000
$414,000
$396,000
$580,000
$510,000
$810,000
$662,000
$985,000
DOM
61
5
0
253
61
12
22
142
52
128
32
128
10
68
106
198
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Listings as of 1/10/07
The information above was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied
upon without verification. These were not listing/sold exclusively by Prigal Brothers/Re/Max Realty.
New customers only. Exp. 2/28/07
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news&events
“Schools Out for the Arts”
Gaithersburg's "Schools Out for Arts," a
program that provides an opportunity for
learning when Montgomery County Public
Schools are closed, continues in 2007 with
performances by comical stuntman Michael
Rosman and zany musician Billy B. The
shows take place at the Gaithersburg Arts
Barn, 311 Kent Square Road.
With original tricks and stunts, Michael
Rosman executes his "Amazing Feats of
Comedy" in a unique manner. Copious
doses of excitement, humor, and comedic
action join forces in this wonderfully crafted program that will surely leave a lasting
imprint on all audiences. He will perform
on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
Billy B. In Concert exhibits upbeat
entertainment, pleasing family and festival
audiences alike. Through the peppiest
tunes and craziest moves, Billy guarantees
the kudos of a young crowd with an
arrangement of his flamboyant best. His
performance takes place on Tuesday,
March 27, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets for each show are $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents. They may
be purchased online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress or by calling 301258-6394.
City Sponsors Bus Trip to
American Girl Place New York
The City of Gaithersburg invites you to
spend a day you'll never forget at American
Girl Place New York. Situated in the heart
of the Big Apple's most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood,
American Girl Place New York is more
than a store, it's a place for magical experiences and memories.
A deluxe motor coach will depart from
the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S.
Frederick Avenue, at 6:30 a.m. on
Saturday, March 24. It is scheduled to
arrive at American Girl Place New York at
approximately 11:30 a.m.
The day includes lunch at the
American Girl Café at 12:30 p.m., followed by admission to the American
Girls Revue Show at 2 p.m. Participants
are then on their own to shop and enjoy
New York until the bus departs for
Gaithersburg at 5 p.m. Return to the
Activity Center is anticipated by 10 p.m.
The fee of $105 for City residents and
$135 for nonresidents includes deluxe
motor coach transportation, lunch, and
the Revue Show.
For more information and to register
please call 301-258-6350 or purchase tickets online using RecXpress at
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress.
City Sponsors Trip to See
“Phantom of the Opera” at
Kennedy Center
Make plans now to see the ever-popular "Phantom of the Opera" starring
Howard McGillin at the Kennedy Center
Opera house on Sunday, June 24, 2007.
The City of Gaithersburg has a limited
number of orchestra seat tickets for the
7:30 p.m. performance, so early reservation is recommended.
This seven-time Tony Award-winning
musical features lavish sets and costumes,
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and some of the most incredible special
effects ever created for the stage. For nearly two decades, Andrew Lloyd Webber's
production has been weaving its spell of
magic over theater-goers around the world.
The bus departs at 5 p.m. from the
Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South
Frederick Avenue, and will return to
Gaithersburg at approximately 11 p.m.
There will be time to eat dinner at the
Kennedy Center should you choose. Cost
is $84 for City residents and $90 for nonresidents, and includes the theatre ticket
and transportation.
For more information and to register
please call 301-258-6350.
City Summer Camp Registration
Begins January 25
The City of Gaithersburg is dedicated to providing your child with the best
summer camp experience. To accomplish that, the City has three components to the summer camp program.
The first component is our Specialty
Camp Programs which include clinics
such as soccer, basketball and tennis.
Also included in the specialty camps are
the School of Skate and the School of
Basketball. The second component is
the Youth Activity Programs. These YAP
sites offer a day camp experience except
in a shorter day, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Finally, our All Day Camp Programs
offer campers a full range of activities
from games and sports to swimming and
field trips.
Registration for summer camp programs begin for City residents on January
25. Summer camp will begin on June 18. If
you would like more information on the
available summer camp programs or to register, log on to www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
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HAPPY B IRTHDAY!
H
Happy birthday to Lilah Ashery. Lilah will celebrate her 2nd birthday on January 20. We
heard she will be having a big party with her family.
We hope you get lots of great toys and enjoy that ice
cream and cake.
H
appy belated birthday wishes to Hailey Rubin who celebrated her 5th birthday on January 12. Hailey had a
great time celebrating with family and friends but most
importantly, opening her many presents. We hope you had a
great day.
H
appy belated birthday to Hallie
Maytin. Hallie celebrated her
5th birthday on January 15 with a
party at Bowl America. Hallie was
joined by her family and friends and
received lots of great birthday gifts.
We hope you had a great birthday.
H
appy belated
birthday to
Annie Faraone! Annie celebrated her 1st birthday on
January 8. Annie was joined by her mom, dad, brothers
and sister and other family members as they celebrated
this milestone birthday. We hope it was a memorable
one! Happy birthday!
H
appy birthday to Bobby Faraone! Bobby will celebrate his 3rd birthday on February 12. Bobby is
looking forward to a big party with his friends and family. We hope you have a great birthday and don't forget
to make a wish when blowing out your candles.
H
appy birthday to Bella and
Emma Neal! The girls will be
celebrating their 3rd birthday on
February 10 with a princess theme
birthday party at the Little Gym full
of their family and friends. We hope
you both have a great birthday and
enjoy that cake and ice cream!
It’s A Girl!
C
H
appy birthday wishes to Dylan Smith!
Dylan will be celebrating his 1st
birthday on February 27 and will be joined by his
family and friends. We hope you have a
great birthday.
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ongratulations to Erik and Michaelen Barsness of
Nirvana Street upon the birth of their second
baby, daughter Claire Victoria Barsness. Claire made
her debut on October 24, 2006 at 1:58 p.m. weighing
8lbs, 11oz. and 21 ½ inches long. Big sister Chloe is so
excited about the family's new addition and has been a
big help to mom and dad. Congratulations and welcome
to Lakelands baby Claire.
fromthedes
ignreviewcommittee
At the regularly scheduled December and January meeting of the Lakelands Design Review
Committee, the following ten (10) applications were reviewed.
Tom & Kim Chaikin
948 Gentlewood Street
Install entry door - Approved
Install forest green shutters with dog
ears - Approved
Samuel Ireland
525 Kersten Street
Install backyard patio with steps & walkway - Approved with stipulation: Drainage:
Any adverse drainage requirements
which might result from construction of
a deck, patio, or screened porch must be
considered and remedied.
Install irregular flagstones & brick edging - Approved
Install steps at garage & transfer river
gravel under deck to existing grass Approved
Mike Staley
415 Lakelands Drive
Add a sunroom /porch to be built over
the existing deck to connect to the
house and the detached garage: Denied:
1.Dimensions and building materials list
is not located on site plan 2. The DRC
Committee recommends you meet with
them at the next meeting in February.
Rebecca Prigal
437 Lakelands Drive
Install black ice shields on porch roof Approved
Andrew & Traci Klein
426 Leaning Oak Street
Remove shutters from front of house Approved
Lori Shell
550 Market Street East
Install storm door that is not on the
HOA approval list - Approved with stipulation that the color of storm door must
match color of front door or trim.
Claudette Bernstein
409 Placid Mews
Correction from November 2006
Remove deck and replace with a patio
Add decorative black wrought iron railings to stone steps - Approved
Add 4 ft wrought iron gate - Approved
Add 7 ft wrought iron arbor - Approved
Michael Brille
925 Rockborn Street
Replace flagstone walkway with brick
paver walkway - Approved
Construct 2 ft high brick planter wall
around bed in front yard and add a
brick walkway - Approved
Carla Tevault
529 Shelia Street
Install glass storm door: Approved
Joseph Pelzman
Install deck in back of garage, Approved
with stipulation: 1. The door leading to
upper deck must be 6 panels, nine or
ten light panes 2. All vertical surfaces
to be painted/stained white to match
trim color 3. Drainage: Any adverse
drainage requirements which might
result from construction of a deck ,
patio, or screened porch must be considered and remedied
Lakelands Snow Removal Plan
T
he white stuff will, we think, eventually make an appearance this year and every year
Lakelanders question just who is responsible for plowing and shoveling when it
comes to snow removal in the community. Below is a summary of snow removal
responsibility, and remember as a resident of Lakelands, you have a job to do too!
COMMUNITY STREETS
Streets will be plowed by the City of Gaithersburg; as
any questions or concerns can be directed at them by calling 301-258-6370.
ALLEYS
The Lakelands Community Association will provide for
plowing of all the alleys (mews); as well as, the sidewalks
along our Clubhouse and other specified common areas.
The Association's contractor is scheduled to begin services when snow falls reach a depth of three (3) inches; as
their ultimate goal is not to remove all the snow from our
site, but rather to permit/facilitate the safe ingress and
egress for all residents within our community.
PARK AREAS/PORTIONS OF PATHS/COMMON WALK WAYS:
The Lakelands Community Association's contractor will
clear many of the common walk-way areas. Keep in mind that
primary thoroughfares will be cleared first. Clearing all walkways will take many man hours and with storm conditions to
be considered. Caution and patience are important ingredients
for safety. To minimize damage to sidewalks and streets, contractors hired by the Association will use sand rather than salt.
However, the City does use salt in its snow removal policy.
SIDEWALKS ALONG RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES:
Residents are responsible for clearing the sidewalks along their property lines
(that means front side and rear were applicable) within 12 hours after a snowfall,
ice storm, etc. Sand, non-clumping or non-corrosive de-icer should be applied as
appropriate to enhance safety.
PRIVATE PROPERTY PORCHES, WALKWAYS, STEPS, ETC:
Residents are responsible for removal of snow from their own walkways, steps, porches, driveways, etc. Sand, non-clumping or non-corrosive de-icer should be applied as
appropriate to enhance safety.
For additional questions regarding snow removal in Lakelands, please contact Community
Manager Debbie Durham at 240-631-8338 or via email at debbie@lakelands.org. L
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lakelandssecurityreport
• While on foot patrol the officer noticed
toilet paper thrown in the trees on Kersten
Street The officer searched the area but
found no one around.
• A Gaithersburg City officer approached
the T. Cooper officer and informed him
that someone in the Kentland's area is
smashing car windows and grabbing anything within reach. Officers in Lakelands
kept a look out for anything suspicious.
• A call was dispatched in the area of
Heathwalk Mews for a dispute over a parking space. Both a Gaithersburg and T.
Cooper officer arrived and found two residents arguing over a parking space. The
officer from Gaithersburg City left and the
T. Cooper officer spoke to the residents
and told them to find other parking spaces
and go home or they will be charged with
disorderly conduct. The residents complied and went home after finding other
parking spaces.
November 2006
• An anonymous caller reported juveniles in
the tot lot at Gatestone Street and
Chestnut Hill Mews. The officer searched
the area and did not find any children
around the tot lot or surrounding areas.
• Officers responded to a call for a hit and
run accident on Market Street. When the
officer's arrived the victim had left the
scene and cancelled the request for police.
• A call went out to check the welfare of
two young females sitting on a roof on
Golden Ash Way. The officer responded
and found the femals on the roof. The
officer spoke to the parents of the
females. The parents said it was fine and
they were allowed to sit on the roof. The
officer warned the parents since it was a
tin roof the youngsters could slide off and
get seriously injured but the parents felt
they were fine so the officer left after giving his warning.
• A total of five garage doors were found
open during the month of November.
• Several teenagers were asked to leave the
tot lot on Main Street. The two females
in the group lived on Golden Ash Way
and the three males with the females did
not live in the area. When the officer
approached the males they took off running towards the shopping center. The
officer followed the females' home and
requested they stay in their home. After
escorting the females' home, the officer
continued to look for the males but did
not find them.
• The officer was made aware of a group of
people scamming for money in Kentlands
and in the shopping area. The group has
been reported to say they are trying to
raise money for a Brazilian soccer team to
play in a tournament out of the country.
The teens are riding around in a van wearing soccer jerseys asking for money.
When asked if they lived in the area they
said they have a relative that living in the
Kentlands area. If this van is seen in the
area residents are encouraged to try and
get the tag number and call the police
non-emergency number 301-279-8000.
Residents are reminded to:
1. Keep garage doors closed and vehicles
locked
2. Keep front and rear outside lights
turned on after dark.
3. Call the non-emergency line at 301-2798000 to report any suspicious activity.
All addresses and names have been removed
from this report.
What Are They Reading?
C
lose to a dozen Lakelands book
lovers have been attending the
newly established Lakelands
Book Club meetings. The Club meets
the second Thursday of each month at
7:30 p.m. in the Red Room of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. For January the
Club read the Harper Lee best seller,
"To Kill a Mockingbird," and for
February they are preparing to read "A
Civil Action," by Jonathan Harr.
Here's a sneak peek:
A Civil Action "is a page-turner. So
rich and vivid that it becomes a good
deal more than a simple, interesting
case study." The critically acclaimed
bestseller tells the true story of an
obsessed young lawyer who gives up
just about everything to fight two prestigious law firms and two of the
See BOOK CLUUB continued on page 21
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Andy’s Parties Presents Kids Playroom
And Child Enrichment Classes
Photo Courtesy: Halley Moses
Lakelands Own Halley Moses To Teach
Kalediscope Adventures Program
By Gina Dropik
A
ndy's Parties, located at 422 Main
Street, is introducing a new line of
themed children's enrichment
classes, including the Kaleidoscope
Adventures Program, Andy's Book Club
for Kids, and Mommy & Me classes.
Each curriculum serves a specific age
range and educational purpose.
The Kaleidoscope curriculum was codeveloped by Lakelands resident Halley
Moses and is based on the Andy's Parties
theme parties but also incorporates an
educational concept to offer a fun way for
children to learn basic skills. A Pirate
Adventure, called Pirates on the High Seas,
involves a treasure hunt, pirate dress-up
activity, a craft, movement games and
introduces basic geography and compass
directions. An Animal Adventure, called
Fun In the Jungle, is designed to introduce
animals and animal sounds. Other
Adventures include Royalty For a Day,
Superhero Training, Ridin' The Railroad, and
Diggin' Dinosaurs.
Moses, an elementary and middle
school teacher, is currently a stay-athome with her one-year daughter
Ayliana. Moses said she understands the
Lakelands resident Halley Moses is
excited to be teaching the
Kaleidoscope Adventures enrichment
program at Andy's Parties on
Main Street.
need Kaleidoscope will fill for parents.
"As a mom and a teacher, I understand
how important it is for children to have
fun while they learn," said Moses.
"Kaleidoscope offers age-appropriate
activities with fun take-home activities
to continue the learning (and fun) at
home!" "It's a really fun way to learn and
BOOK
K CLUB
B Continued from page 20
nation's largest corporations on behalf of the families and citizens of Woburn,
Massachusetts, whose loved ones died because they drank the water.
Describing a lawsuit that lasted nine years, A Civil Action reveals that even
with the best lawyers and evidence on the victims' side, justice can be elusive,
especially when it involves malfeasance by powerful corporations. Read how the
unlikeliest of heroes emerges when a young, hotshot, Porsche-driving lawyer
takes the case, initially with hopes of winning millions, and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity, as he is led to confront connected and powerful interests who will do anything to win.
A Civil Action is considered by many to be the best book ever written on the
legal system.
This book is easily available to purchase on-line or at local bookstores! Read
the book or just join the Book Club for a lively discussion.
The next meeting of the Lakelands Book Club will be held on Thursday, February
8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Suggestions are always welcome for future Book Club readings.
For questions or more information please contact Mickey at silvrfoxx1@aol.com. L
it gives moms a place to take their kids."
Andy's Parties co-founder, Paula Ross is
confident the Kaleidoscope program will
be a great addition to the Andy's Parties
repertoire. "Our Kaleidoscope program is
great for classes and camps because it
allows the children to use their imaginations, its fun, and it incorporates many disciplines," said Ross. "The adventures are a
fabulous way to offer fun, interactive programming in a way that kids and their
teachers will love."
Andy's Book Club for Kids has separate
classes for children ages 3, 4-5, 6-7, and 810 years old. Each class will bring a book
to life. The 8-10 year-old class will receive
their own book(s) during their class session
and complete activities related to several
chapters each week.
The Mommy & Me Playgroup Program is
for babies ages 0-10 and 10-18 months, and
includes free play, music, parachute play,
story time and more.
In addition the Andy's Parties facility
will be open for free play in its new play
room. Co-founder Andrew Ross says the
room will feature a play kitchen, play tent,
a puppet theater, and lots of puzzles, books
and games. "People can come in and use
the play room for a small fee, or playgroups
can rent the space," he said.
Classes can also be held off-site at
homes, schools, or other facilities. For
schedule and class descriptions visit
www.andysparties.com or call 301-3092FUN. Andy's Parties continues to provide birthday parties, enrichment classes,
and corporate events and is currently
expanding through franchising and new
corporate locations. L
More www.lakelands.org
contests are on the way!
Be sure to watch for more
details next month.
PRIVATE BALLET CLASSES
For Children Ages 8 Years and Older
In the Kentlands/Lakelands Area
With Professional Performer/Instructor
Dodie Holmes
Call 301-9919-88430 for
Rates & Scheduling
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Photo Courtesy: Ballet Petite
Ballet Petite Debuts New Kentlands Main Street Location
Ballet Petite’s littlest ballerinas enjoy an afternoon of playing “Madeline” during
the Magical Morning class at the new Kentlands location.
By Gina Dropik
B
allet Petite is excited to announce they
have has relocated from their Shops at
Potomac Valley to the Kentlands at
367 Main Street. The new studio offers classes for children 18 months to seven years of
age from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a
week. The studio is currently enrolling for the
winter semester.
Ballet Petite owner Nancy Parenti has
been dancing since she was 13 and has
taught at the Washington School of Ballet.
She obtained her degrees in dance from
University of Maryland and American
University. After teaching for 17 years,
Parenti decided to offer classes on her
own. She started by renting a small space
at a church and her enrollment continued
to grow. "There are threads of what I did as
a child in the programs I've designed," said
Parenti. "The program is a unique mix of
art forms with a primary base." She
designed all of the costumes and props
used in her curriculum. She has since
grown her small church studio into five
prosperous studios in Rockville, Bethesda,
Potomac, Gaithersburg and McLean.
Ballet Petite course offerings include classes for boys and girls 18 months through seven
years of age. In the "Baby Dance" class, parents use motion and touch to stimulate their
baby's sense of movement and music. The
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"Dancing Together" class allows 2 and 3-yearold students to take the lead while dancing
with their parents. The focus is on large
motor skills as they work on dance steps and
begin to follow the teacher.
"Magical Mornings" is designed for children ages 2½ to 3½, and helps to develop
independence and confidence without parent assistance. The children explore creativity
and self-expression while focusing on music
and body awareness. "Classical Child" classes
are for children ages 3 to 4½ and teach
dancers basic positions and terminology.
In the "Introduction to Ballet" class students ages 4½ - 5½ are introduced to more
advanced concepts in movement and
music, preparing them for the rigors of
future
academic
ballet
study.
Concentration is placed on fine-tuning
motor skills, building teamwork, and
expanding a sense of special awareness.
Parenti's "Musical Theatre Petite" offers
classes in jazz, singing, acting, tap for children
ages 3 to 6. These include "Story Theatre" in
which young actors and actresses respond to
Literature through drama and music; and
"Showtime," a Musical Theatre performance
ensemble who perform locally in small specially selected venues.
Dancers then advance to The Youth
Performing Arts School where they transition to classical ballet training. Parenti
offers instruction in dance, voice and acting. Students study a graded syllabus, many
with the ambition of pursuing a career in
the performing arts or arts related subjects.
The current winter session runs from
January 2 through March 25 and registration is ongoing. The Spring session will
run from March 26 through June 16.
Summer camps and classes begin on June
18. For more information contact the studio at 301-229-6882 or check out the website at www.balletpetite.com.
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MES Continued from page 1
community take time out of their
busy schedules to beautify their
homes for the holidays.
Wreaths hang from front doors and
windows, candle lights illuminate,
fences are dawned in garland and trees
and bushes sparkle with lights. Those
who celebrate Hanukkah even find simple ways to spread the holiday spirit
around their home.
On the evening of December 15 a
team of judges toured the community
starting at 5:00 p.m. With so many
beautifully decorated homes it took
almost two hours for the judges to
narrow down their choices and pick
the three grand prize winners.
Congratulations to:
William & Dara Castle
433 Lakelands Drive
George & Elizabeth Moon
444 Lynette Street
Mike & Lisa Stid
633 Lake Varuna Drive
Each of these award-winning homes
will be receiving a gift certificate courtesy of the Lakelands Community
Association. These homes were chosen
based upon both their outstanding day
and evening presence.
We congratulate all the winners
and all the residents who decorated.
It seems as if more homes then ever
found the time to add holiday touches and decorations this season. We
hope everyone had a happy holiday
and a Happy New Year. L

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By Andrea Escher
G
aithersburg neighbors Jim and Jill
Worley have spent the past three years
running the very successful Goddard
School in Frederick, Maryland. It was around
the same time as the grand opening of
Goddard in Frederick, the Worley's began the
process of looking for the perfect Goddard
location right here in Gaithersburg.
"We live just a mile from Lakelands in the
Orchard Valley community," said Jim Worley.
"We thought it would be great if we could
find a location close to home and since
Gaithersburg did not have a Goddard
School, it was just the place." "It has taken us
three years to find the site and get the necessary approval from the City of Gaithersburg
to move forward."
The Goddard School will be debuting
this spring at their brand new, now under
construction location at 900 Wind River
Lane, less than one mile from Lakelands
off Quince Orchard Road in the Quince
Orchard office complex.
"We chose this location because we felt
that the surrounding communities would
welcome having a high quality preschool in
their community," said Worley. "Having lived
in Gaithersburg for fifteen years we were particularly excited about the opportunity to provide quality educational service to our friends
and neighbors."
With over 250 schools located nationwide, The Goddard School is the largest franchise in the world focused on Early
Childhood Education. "We have been rated
the #1 Preschool Franchise for five years in a
row," said Worley. "The Goddard School is
focused on developing a lifelong love of learning for children ranging in age from 6 weeks
JANUARY/FEBRUARY calendarofevents
JANUARY 23 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of
the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Peter Frey at
pff2006@verizon.net for more information.
JANUARY 24
FEBRUARY 5
FEBRUARY 6
FEBRUARY 7
FEBRUARY 8
FEBRUARY 12
FEBRUARY 14
FEBRUARY 15
FEBRUARY 19
FEBRUARY 20
Lakelands Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse.
Design Review Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Eric Kessler at
emkessler@comcast.net for more information.
Lakelands Environmental Management & Beautification
Committee, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Contact Ron Smith at nan-ron@comcast.net for more information.
Community Relations Committee Meeting, 7:00pm. Red Room
(1st floor) of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Book Club, 7:30 p.m. in the Red Room of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Mickey at silvrfoxx1@aol.com.
to 6 years of age. We
Goddard School owners Jim and Jill Worley
do also support a
are excited to be offering a high quality educational
BEFORE and AFTER
facility just one mile from Lakelands.
care program for
school age children."
The Gaithersburg
Goddard School will
provide a comprehensive curriculum including focus on: Language
Arts, Foreign Language (Spanish), Cognitive/Math Skills,
Social
Sciences,
Science & Nature,
Creative Art, Music
and Movement, Sign
Language, Computer
Science, Physical Education and Health &
Nutrition.
The 13,250 square
foot school will include two infant classThe new facility will include computers in
rooms, two toddler classrooms, four early every classroom, a comprehensive set of learnpreschool classrooms, four preschool class- ing tools, two playgrounds (one for children
rooms and three pre-kindergarten class- under 3 years of age and one for children over
rooms. Worley said all of the Goddard 3 years of age), and a gymnasium.
Head Teachers will have a minimum of a
While the school is not expected to
Early Childhood or Elementary Education open until March or April, Worley said
degree. "We have a rigorous Quality they have already begun taking enrollAssurance process which helps to insure a ments. "We will have a number of Open
clean, healthy, and safe environment for the Houses after the school opens, but since
children attending," said Worley. "This the school is under construction, we are
process includes training for all our teach- able to tour prospective parents at our
ers, unannounced inspections, routine Frederick school for the time being."
Mystery Callers and Mystery Shoppers, etc."
Worley and his wife are high school sweetWorley said Goddard parents should be hearts. After high school they both graduatable to expect lots of daily communication. ed from the University of Maryland, Jill with
"In addition to either myself or my wife a music education degree and Jim with an
being on site every day we provide daily engineering degree. The couple moved to
report cards for each and every child in the Gaithersburg fifteen years ago after moving
school," said Worley. "Our parents never here from New Jersey. They have three chilhave to wonder what their child did in dren, all girls, ages 9, 12 and 14.
school that day. We've all experienced the
If you are interested in more information
standard child answer to "What did you do about the future Goddard School, please conin school today?"...the standard child tact Jim or Jill at 301-208-8787 or via e-mail at
answer is "Nothing".
gaithersburgmd@goddardschools.com. L
Photo Courtesy:Worley family
Goddard School Opens First Gaithersburg Location
One Mile From Lakelands This Spring
Communications Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Joe Mills for more information at
jmills549@comcast.net for more information.
Facilities Committee, 7:30 p.m. 2nd floor of Lakelands
Clubhouse, contact Scott Fischthal at fischthal1@comcast.net or
301-963-2308 for more information.
Lionfish Swim Team Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Green Room of the
Lakelands On-Site Office Closed In Observance of Presidents Day
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of
the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Peter Frey at
pff2006@verizon.net for more information.
Deadline for the March 2007 Lakelands Leader edition. Please
contact Andrea at leader@lakelands.org for more information.
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 23
FEBRUARY 26
FEBRUARY 27
FEBRUARY 28
Market Street Condominium Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Green Room of
the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Deadline for Design Review Applications for December DRC
meeting. Please contact the on-site management office at
240-631-8338 for an application.
Heathwalk Condominium Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd
floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Social Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Red Room of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact social@lakelands.org for more information.
Lakelands Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the
Meeting dates are subject to change.
Log on to www.lakelands.org for updates.
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Y
The Roar of the Engine,
The Wind In Your Face
ears ago when you would think of Harley Davidson motorcycle riders the image of burley, bearded, tattooed men
draped in leather came to mind. But Harley riding isn't just
for bad boys anymore. On nice warm days in Lakelands it is not
uncommon to hear the roar of a few motorcycles in the community. According to Adrian Wright, a Certified Motorcycle Safety
Instructor at Montgomery College, over the past year the number
of motorcycle and motorbike riders in Lakelands has increased.
With the average Harley Davidson ranging in price from
$5,000 to $30,000, which does not include custom touches,
more suburban dad's are shedding their khaki's and polo
shirts and slipping on their leather gloves, sliding on their helmets and hitting the open road.
"Lately we have been having at least one Lakelands or
Kentlands resident in the certification course I teach," said
Wright. "Many of the participants are men, and a few gals, who
have ridden bikes years ago and have decided to purchase a new
bike and get back in the driver's seat."
Sheila Street resident Joe Mills started riding when he was
17 years old. "In the seventies I use to race dirt bikes until I
was 23, and I've owned several bikes over the years," said Mills.
"When I got married I gave up riding until the kids grew up, BByy AAnnddrreeaa
now I'm a big kid again."
EEsscchheerr
Today Mills is the proud owner of a 2005 Harley Davidson
Sportster, but is trying to sell his bike and upgrade to the Electra Glide
model. "My Sportster is in perfect condition and has only 3,000 miles
on it, perfect for anyone looking for the Harley experience.
When asked what he enjoys most about his Harley, Mills
said cruising around on the open road. "It's the ultimate experience of feeling free," said Mills. "I also enjoy riding the bike
in parades for holidays."
Golden Ash Way resident Ira Fox echoes Mills experience of
feeling free. "There is nothing better than riding on a single lane
country road — no traffic, no cell phones, no pagers and no email,
just the roar of the engine and wind in my face," said Fox.
Riding motorcycles since he was just 10-years-old, Fox said he rides his 1994 Harley
Davidson Softail Heritage Nostalgia every other weekend. "I use to make it a point to ride
every weekend but that was before my wife and I had our baby," said Fox. "Now I get out
a few times a month."
Fox said he enjoys riding out in the country. "I tend to ride out in Northern
Maryland and West Virginia, where there is no traffic expect for the occasional
horse/cow crossing," he laughs.
Both Mills and Fox say they would like to find more riders in the community. "As
I am finding out with my one-year-old, this community is very busy with their children," said Fox.
Wright tells the Leader that while most of the adults in his safety training course hosted by Montgomery College are riders who have had some prior experience, there are
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neighbor Joe
Mills enjoys
riding his
Harley
Davidson
Sportster
every
chance he
gets!
quite a few residents who have decided that you're never too old to learn how to ride.
"A lot of times people will start on a motorcycle when they are in their teens and then
they get married, have kids, have a house, pay tuition, and a bike becomes less of a priority," said Wright. "As the house gets paid and the kids get older, a motorcycle becomes
a higher priority. That's why people come back especially in their late 30s and early 40s."
Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced rider, all motorcycle and
motorbike riders are required to have a valid classification on their driver's license.
According to Wright the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) now
offers motorcycle rider training courses for new and experienced riders. The courses teach the participants the special skills and mental strategies necessary for
responsible motorcycle operation. Statistics show that more than 90 percent of riders involved in crashes had no formal training, were self-taught or learned from family, friends or whoever sold them the motorcycle.
In Maryland, participation in a motorcycle rider course is voluntary except for individuals under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 must complete either the Basic
Rider Course or the Alternate Basic Rider Course before applying for a motorcycle
license. Over 100,000 people have learned to ride a motorcycle with the MVA's
Motorcycle Safety Program. Maryland's approved curricula meet or exceed the standards
established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
If you're interested, and have never ridden a motorcycle but want to get a license, then
consider the Beginners Rider Course (BRC). If you can ride a bicycle, you can learn to
ride a motorbike, and get your license. The course work requires a couple of evenings
for classroom work, and practical riding skills are taught over two mornings or afternoons on a weekend. This includes a practical and a written test, with course materials
and a motorcycle plus protective gear provided.
Sound good? Well there's a catch, there are only a limited number of classes available
that are local to Lakelands from Montgomery College. The college is located at 12 South
Summit Ave, on the 4th Floor, in Gaithersburg, MD. Registration will be held on Friday
February 9 starting around 7:00 or 7:30 a.m. Be aware that the classes for the first semester (running from March through to late June) fill up very quickly and places are available on a first come first served basis. Most of them are taken on the first morning.
In additional to the beginner's class, there are also the "Alternate Beginners Rider
Course" and "Experienced Rider Course" (ERC) classes. The Alternate BRC (or BRC II)
is for riders who don't have a license but know how to ride. The Experienced Rider
Courses (ERC) class is for those who want to improve their current riding skills.
For the BRC II and ERC classes, the classes fill up less quickly. Would a BRC II
be better for you? Consider this point: The BRC II is not unlike an SAT prep
class. Students are expected to bring to the class, already developed motorcycle riding skills. The purpose of the class is to hone those skills to some extent and prepare for the written test. There is little time for remediation during the class. In
other words, this is not a class for students with little or no experience. This is a
class for experienced riders to prepare for and take the MVA licensing skills tests
(which includes a practical test and a written test).
The cost for the classes might be subject to change, but is currently the same as last
year; for the BRC/BRC II it is $175, and the ERC is $100.
Spring and summer will be here soon, and getting a motorcycle license from certified
instructors might just save your life, and open up a whole world of exciting new opportunities that could last a lifetime, who knows, maybe we'll see you around the neighborhood. L
For more details check out these websites:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/bits/motorcycle.html
http://www.marylandmva.com/MVAProg/moto/default.htm
How To Find the Right Preschool
Lakelands Residents Weigh In on Their Preschool Picks
D
id you think it was hard choosing a
college? How about buying a house?
Choosing a job? Choosing a
spouse? Well, if you have a toddler, it may
seem like none of those compare to what
it's like choosing a preschool. How hard
can it be, you might ask, to find a decent
place for a two, three or four-year old to
spend a little time with other kids, get
acclimated to being without you for a
short while, learn to take direction from
another adult, and give you a much needed break? If you're not very picky, it isn't
hard at all. Simply choose the one that's
the most convenient. Or the one that your
neighbor sends her kids to. Or the one
that everyone who's anyone goes to. Does
it need to be more complicated than that?
Not necessarily. It may be that this program turns out to be a great fit for your
family in every way. If so, you're lucky.
There are a great many attributes on
which preschools differ making comparing schools a confusing and frustrating
endeavor. Many parents get in a panic
about the preschool selection process
before their child even reaches preschool
age. Unfortunately, many of them are
focused on the wrong problem. They are
more concerned about their child getting
into a "desirable school", than they are
about determining what makes a school
desirable for their family. It's a bit like
going on a job interview and being so
concerned about making sure they like
you, you forget to ask the questions that
will help you decided if you like the job.
The fit has to be a good one for the experience to be a good one.
So, what is the right approach to choosing a school so that you minimize frustration, panic and bad choices? First of all, be
aware of the variables on which schools differ and decide which ones are important to
you. These will be your guidelines for selection. Then visit schools that fit the profile
you've developed and see how they feel to
you and to your child. You may find after a
few visits, that things you thought were
important are not and things you hadn't
considered are. Keep an open mind, but
also remember that your initial criteria
were chosen for a reason. To help you
through this process, here is a list of questions to ask yourself before you start looking, some variables to consider, and what
you should look for on visits.
First Steps: 1) Why are you considering
preschool at this time? Because everyone
else is? Because you know your child needs
more than you can offer at home? Because
you need to go back to work? Make sure it
is for the right reasons. There may be other
options that work better for you and your
child. 2) How much preschool does your
child need? How many days? All day or
part day?3) Potty training. If your child is
not potty trained, don't assume he or she
will be when September rolls around. Find
a school that can accommodate children in
diapers or Pull-ups.
Variables to consider: 1) Proximity to
home/work. 2) Religious affiliation-yours or another. You may not think this
matters to you, but you might feel differently in the long run. 3) Ethnic/cultural
diversity. 4) Philosophical orientation
(Developmental, Academic, Montessori,
etc.) 5) Approaches to discipline. Do
they utilize time-outs? A "let the children
work it out themselves" approach? No
school will admit to using a punitive
approach to discipline, but many do. This
is something you will need to visit the
school several times to determine. 6)
Accreditation and licensing (check for history of complaints). 7) Student/Teacher
Ratio (state limit is 12/1) and class size. 8)
Teacher/assistant teacher qualifications,
turnover, CPR training. 9) Facility-cleanliness, condition, space, equipment/
materials. 10) Security of building &
play yards. 11) Environmental factorssafety of neighborhood, unsafe traffic
near school, pollutants from nearby
businesses. 12) Does your child have special needs? Can they be accommodated
at this school?
The Lakelands Leader asked residents to share their preschool recommendations. The following is a list of the most common preschools/nursery
schools suggested by your fellow neighbors. It is important to contact each school to find out their registration process for the upcoming 2007-2008
school year. In many cases registration has already begun and some area schools already have extensive waiting lists.
School
Academy Child Development Center
B'Nai Israel Early Childhood Center
Barnesville School
Butler School
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day
Franklin Montessori/Day School
Geneva Presbyterian Day School
Georgetown Hill
Goddard School
Goddard School
Kentlands Childrens Center
Kehilat Shalom
Seneca Academy/Circle School
Shaare Torah
St. Raphael Catholic Nursery School
Temple Beth Ami
Location
Gaithersburg
Rockville
Barnesville
Darnestown
Rockville
Rockville
Potomac
Darnestown
Gaithersburg
King Farm
Kentlands
Gaithersburg
Darnestown
Lakelands
Rockville
Rockville
Telephone
301-762-8206
301-816-5578
301-972-0341
301-977-6600
301-881-1400
301-279-2799
301-340-7704
301-527-1377
301-208-8787
301-330-2300
301-590-7355
301-869-1929
301-869-3728
301-926-8356
301-762-2143
301-762-5594
England for eight years, before moving to New York,
where they were finally reunited with their parents. While in England she was trained as a
nurse. "It wasn't my choice, but hat's just
what you did during wartime," said
Marianne. A cousin of a close friend of
Marianne's arranged a blind date with Jim
but Marianne didn't want to go. "I had
By Gina Dropik
just had a bad experience with a blind
date the week before, but I went anyway."
ith Valentine's Day just
Recalling those early years she said, "Jim
around the corner Placid
was so handsome and he made my knees
Street neighbors Jim and Marianne
buckle." They were married less than a year
Lubkin say they know the secret to havafter the fateful blind date.
After 58 years of
ing a long and happy marriage.
When they met Jim was working on his
After being married for 58 years, yes 58 marriage Marianne
Doctorate at Colombia University. He had
years, the couple is considered the experts and Jim Lubkin say
already earned a Bachelor and Masters Degrees
respect and
in keeping love and romance alive. So
in Engineering at Colombia. In the early years
patience is the key
what's their secret? "Marrying a woman to a long life of love
of their marriage, they lived in Kansas City and
who is tolerant," said Jim. But Marianne
Westport, Connecticut where Jim worked in
together.
said the secret is respecting each other, and
research and development. Marianne pursued
allowing each other the freedom to just be themselves.
her love of the arts and theatre by attending art school.
While the each has their own interests, Jim enjoys sports She also managed a clothing boutique in Connecticut.
and reading, while Marianne enjoys going to the theatre and
In 1963 Jim was offered a full professorship at
concerts, the couple shares many interests like traveling, the Michigan State, a job he held out 30 years for. While Jim
love for their children and grandchildren.
was teaching, Marianne earned a Bachelors and Masters
Born in Germany, Marianne was sent to England on a degree in German literature with a minor in education.
kinder transport in 1939 at the age of 14, in what she She eventually took a job as a teacher at a local high
described as her Jewish parents attempt to save their children. school, where she taught for 13 years.
Along with her younger brother and older sister, she lived in
During the sixties the couple did a lot of traveling, includ-
After 58 Years of Marriage,
Lubkins Share the
Secret To a Long and
Happy Life
Photo Courtesy: Lubkin
W
Visits: 1) Go as many times as possible
before you make your decision. Any place
can look great once. You need several visits to
really get a feel for the school. 2) Are the kids
happy? Sick? Is it chaotic or orderly? How are
fights or misbehavior handled? How are kids
handled if they're hurt or sad?
Lastly, here are some "bottom lines"
things to remember to put the challenge of
finding a preschool in perspective:
• Know your child. Know yourself. What
does your child really need? What do
you really want for your child?
• No place is perfect. Prioritize your wishes.
Ultimately, you have to go with your gut.
• There is no "best" school. No place is
right for every family. Listen to recommendations of others, but always make
the decision that is right for you.
• Don't let fear of not getting in to a "good"
school rush your decision. o If there is a
school you really love but it is full, keep calling. Most places have spaces open up as
September approaches.
• If after your child has been at the school
for a while, you feel you made the
wrong choice, don't feel "stuck." Better
to take them out of a bad place than
have them continue.
• It's only preschool! Good luck! L
Ages
3&4
2-5 years
4 years
3&4
K-12 only
2-6 years
2-4 years
2-4 years
3&4
3&4
2 ½ to 5
2-4 years
2-4 years
2-4 years
3 & 4 years
2-4 years
Program
Part/full day
Mornings Only
Full Day Only
Unknown
Full Day Only
Part/full day
Part day
Mornings Only
Part/Full Day
Part/Full Day
Part/Full Day
Mornings Only
Part Day
Part Day
Part Day
Part Day
ing a year of sabbatical leave in England and Holland. They
also traveled to Indonesia and spent nine months in India. "I
fell in love with India and Indonesia and their cultures," said
Marianne. So she retired from teaching and started importing wearable and decorative arts from the two countries. She
has traveled to India fourteen times since then. "I would
bring back interesting things and hold sales in my house. I
had a customer list of over 2,000 people," she said. A variety
of her favorite finds are showcased throughout their
Lakelands townhouse.
Four years ago Jim and Marianne decided to move to
the east coast to be closer to their families. "We have a lot
of family in the New York area," said Marianne. They
couple chose the D.C. area because one of their sons
lived in Bethesda at the time. While Marianne is a city
girl, Jim prefers the country and hates traffic. When they
found the Lakelands they thought it was charming and a
good compromise for the two of them.
These days they are enjoying retirement and traveling, often visiting their two sons and five grandchildren. In the past two years they have made several trips
to New York, went on a cruise, went sailing in the
Caribbean, visited England, Israel and spent three
weeks in India. Marianne is currently training as a
docent at the Freer Sackler Gallery, which she says is
"crazy" at her age. At home Jim says he "pumps iron" for
an hour every other day. "It keeps me strong," he said.
Marianne stays in shape by doing water aerobics three
times a week. They both agree that eating healthy is
another secret to a long and healthy life. L
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lakelandshomeshowcase
Home Specialties
Home Specialties
Address: 840 Lake Varuna Mews
Price: $1,199,998
Year Built: 2001
Current Taxes: $6,081
Current HOA Fee: 75.00
Builder : NV Homes
Model: Chesterfield
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4 full baths, 1 half bath
Total Square Footage: 4,740
Open House: January 21, 2007 from
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jennifer Columbo, Keller
Williams Realty, 240-388-2052 or
jennifer@jennknowsrealestate.com
Address: 744 Gatestone Street
Price: $775,000
Year Built: 2000
Current Taxes: $5,771
Current HOA Fee: $75.00
Builder: Ryan Homes
Model: Melville
Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms
Baths: 4 full baths,
1 half bath
Contact: Joyce Rausnitz,
Long & Foster Real Estate, at
301-548-4276 or Joyce.Rausnitz@lnf.com
This exquisite home is available for purchase right here in Lakelands! Facing Lake
Varuna it offers unique privacy and boasts lovely year round views which can be enjoyed
from the spacious front porch.
This beautifully decorated 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, model like home features 9' ceilings
on all three levels. Cherry hardwood floors welcome you throughout the entire first level, as well
as a beautiful Medallion in the foyer, ceiling speakers throughout, with individual volume control, and abundant trim are just a few upgrades included in this custom built extraordinary home.
The gourmet kitchen boasts beautiful cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, granite countertops, center island, walk-in pantry, and computer center. The adjoining oversized family
room warms you with a fireplace and a gorgeous recessed cherry entertainment alcove.
The large master suite dawns its own dry bar, walk-in closet, lighted tray ceiling, and
fine moldings. The elegant master bathroom features a seated shower, jacuzzi tub with
jets, upgraded tile, cherry vanities, granite countertops, and even a telephone. The second bedroom includes its own private full bath as well.
A state of the art theater room on the finished lower level includes additional insulation,
surround sound system, stadium seating, and rope floor lighting, just like at the movies, Wall
sconces, and a custom built entertainment center that will fit your television.
Just outside the theater is a huge recreation room featuring a magnificent cherry bar
and brick wine cellar with wrought iron doors. Perfect for entertaining!
The rear yard includes a flagstone patio, stone wall, fountain, trex deck and two car
detached garage. No detail was missed on this home!
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Perfect proportions welcome you to this corner Gatestone street single family home
that has everything.
Bamboo flooring and
custom molding and trim
are detailed throughout the
first level of this bright and
sunny home adding the
perfect flair. A private living room and traditional
dining room greet guests as
they enter the front door
and foyer. The spacious
kitchen features such
upgrades as ceramic tile
flooring, granite countertops, and stainless steel
appliances. A quaint family room adjacent to the kitchen provides the perfect place for
family entertaining. A large custom deck is located off the kitchen and family room.
This home is one of the rare Ryan Homes Melville models to feature a second master
suite on the main level complete with hardwood flooring.
The upper level of the home features wall to wall carpeting, large master suite and
master bath as well two large bedrooms with walk-in closets and a hall bathroom.
The finished walk-out lower level includes carpeting, plenty of space for entertaining
and a fifth bedroom and bathroom. Access to your patio and attached two car garage sits
just outside the doors of the lower recreation room.
This home features lots of upgrades and is perfect for the family who enjoys guests
and entertaining! There is plenty of space throughout this beautiful Lakelands home.
The Lakelands Leader is seeking staff writers for monthly
contributions for this and other publications. Writing
experience a must. Competitive pay. Individual also needed to
promote advertising sales for Lakelands and local
communities. This is a commission-based part-time position.
For more information please call Andrea at 301-519-1678
or email leader@lakelands.org.
Market Square Plaza Completed
Advisory Committee
Members Say
It’s too Soon
To Determine if
Plaza is a Success
Construction has
been completed at
the Market Square
Plaza.
By Andrea Escher
Photo Courtesy: Andrea Escher
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akelands and Kentlands residents have
been taking advantage of the recently
completed Market Square Plaza in the
heart of Market Square. Located smack dab in
what used to be the Kentlands Ice Skating
Rink, the new plaza features stone seat walls,
benches, evening lighting and landscaping
enhancements.
After a few months of construction, the
3,000 square foot plaza has been revitalized
into a bustling focal point of Market Square.
The Market Square Advisory Committee
spent several months working with architect
John Slater of Slater and Associates to make
the site a more attractive location for
Kentlands. The Committee worked tirelessly
providing opinions on the types of landscaping, benches and stonework to be included in
the Plaza design plans.
"What we have right now is about a 90
percent completion (substantial completion) of the first phase of the project." said
Richard Arkin, Advisory Committee
Member. "The hardscape is in place. The
landscaping has been started. It's open to
the public. It is a vast improvement over
the ice rink. However, it's the dead of winter and I believe it's a bit too early to tell
how it will look and feel once spring has
rolled around, the plantings have started
to fill in, the spindly trees have grown a bit,
programming has started, and people have
begun to use the plaza and give it an identity. There are still a few things missing,
including a major piece of art (such as a
water feature, a sculpture, etc.) to serve as a
focal point. So far, so good, I would say."
Advisory Committee Member Nanette
Horan also echoes Arkins comments and to
feels it's too soon to comment on the overall
Plaza completion. "I need to see how people
can interact with the space in the spring and
summer months," said Horan. "I do feel
strongly that the space will not be complete
until the AIPP (City of Gaithersburg Art in
Public Places) committee has the opportunity
to place art in the space."
Residents seem to be enjoying the
new Plaza. Kentlands condominium
owner Galena Roskinsky tells the Crier
she has enjoyed sitting on the benches
and watching other neighbors stroll by.
"I get my coffee or an ice cream cone and
I sit here and read the newspaper or just
people watch," said Roskinsky. "I've
noticed more people enjoying the Plaza
and taking advantage of the nice seating
areas since they have been installed."
Despite the noticeable "No Skateboarding"
signage, Lakelands resident Geoff Smith said
he is concerned the Plaza will encourage more
skateboarding and loitering. "I thought the
Plaza was going to be less spread out to make
skateboarding more difficult, I didn't realize
there would such a substantial amount of
open space in the center," said Smith. "I honestly don't see where this is going to deter
teenagers from hanging out; I think it will just
invite more trouble."
The City's Art in Public Places
Committee will begin researching public
art or statues to place in the Plaza.
Currently there is no set timeline as to
when public art will be installed. L
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What is Neighborhood Watch
and Should Lakelands
Have One?
By Corporal Rudy Wagner, City of Gaithersburg Police
L
ately there has been much discussion in the Kentlands and Lakelands communities about Neighborhood Watch. If you monitor the Kentlands ListServ you
have probably seen a plea for volunteers and read about the frustration felt by
some of your neighbors as they have attempted to organize a Neighborhood Watch
Program. The question often asked is, "Why has it been so difficult to get an active
Neighborhood Watch organized in these communities?" Many other neighborhoods
throughout the City have formed active Neighborhood Watch groups, including:
Olde Towne, Saybrooke, Brighton/Summit, and the West Riding communities.
Many people are not familiar with the basic concepts of a Neighborhood Watch
Program. It is increasingly evident to me that most of the residents of the
Kentlands and Lakelands neighborhoods already lead very busy lives. The thought
of one more time consuming commitment is simply not appealing. For some residents, there may be a belief that there really is no need for Neighborhood Watch.
There may be other reasons that Neighborhood Watch has not succeeded thus far,
but it is my belief that the number one reason why its concepts have not caught on
is that many residents just do not know enough about Neighborhood Watch. This
article is intended to shed some additional information on the elements of
Neighborhood Watch and to explain the benefits to the members of the community who choose to become involved.
Is there really a need for a Neighborhood Watch in your community? No matter how
nice a community may seem, in actuality, there is no community totally exempt from the
effects of crime. The fear of being victimized is a compelling problem for all citizens.
Many people feel helpless when they or their communities are victimized. It doesn't matter if the crime is vandalism, a theft from a vehicle, or an armed robbery. Each time that
someone is victimized, there is often more than just a material loss. The resulting intimidation and fear can cause victims or their neighbors to change their behavior. They may
avoid locations or activities because of their perceptions of crime. This is especially true
if they feel powerless to do anything about it.
Neighborhood Watch can be a powerful tool to take back control of one's neighborhood. It gives the residents of the community an active part in ensuring that
their neighborhood is the safe place they want it to be. Neighborhood Watch
involves four very important and inter-related components: Communication, Target
Hardening, Operation Identification, and being a Block Watcher.
The Neighborhood Watch Program is designed to open the lines of communication
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among the residents,
the community and the
local police department. The Gaithersburg Police Department
assists
the
Neighborhood Watch
organization by conducting training and
sharing information.
This training should be
ongoing in an effort to
increase citizen awareness of crime and to
improve personal safety.
Periodic training can be Lakelands neighbors
delivered on topics of will be surveyed to
concern for the com- determine their
munity as well as safety thoughts as to
and crime prevention whether a
Neighborhood
information.
Watch should be
Target hardening re-organized in the
involves simple tech- community.
niques for improving
security at home by securing doors, windows and property with proven security hardware and techniques. Operation Identification involves marking high dollar items
with your driver's license number and recording serial numbers.
Block Watchers are those residents involved in Neighborhood Watch that are
trained in what is suspicious and how to report criminal or suspicious activity.
Programs such as, Operation Identification; the Watch Your Car Program; and
Neighborhood Watch are proven techniques to reduce criminal opportunity within
your neighborhood.
There are only so many police officers, and they cannot be everywhere at all times.
No matter how much you increase police patrols in the community, there are going
to be times when the police are not present. Residents live in a community, so it
makes sense to have the residents be the eyes and ears that detect and report crime
and suspicious activity. The police department will teach the residents about what
is considered suspicious and about how to relay the appropriate information to the
police in the most effective and expeditious manner.
There is no deterrent more effective than an entire neighborhood of "nosey neighbors". Almost everyone remembers in their childhood that a nosey neighbor was
sure to tell your parents if you misbehaved. Can you imagine the positive affect on
crime of a whole community of nosey neighbors? If you were up to no good, you
would find another neighborhood to commit your crime.
Crime depends on three components: desire, ability, and opportunity. The three
components added together form the crime triangle. Take away any part of the triangle and you reduce crime. Desire is the most difficult to affect, although a strong
community can certainly have an impact on the members within, especially the juveniles who are misbehaving. If a Neighborhood Watch Program is adopted and made
part of your lifestyle, you can remove the ability and opportunity for crime to occur.
You, your family and neighbors, and the police department working in collaboration
can be an insurmountable barrier against crime.
Prior to forming a Neighborhood Watch, a poll should be done to determine the
level of interest within the community. The next step is to identify the Organizers.
These Organizers are the individuals who should solicit volunteers and help select
Block Captains. Block Captains are responsible for ensuring that information is
shared with the Block Watchers. Each Block Captain should be responsible for no
more that ten to twelve houses. The Organizers and the Block Captains then will
need to recruit additional members and set up an informal meeting to discuss the
goals, mission, and objectives of the organization.
Each neighborhood is encouraged to decide what they want out of their
Neighborhood Watch organization. The organization belongs to the community not the police department. Usually, it involves no more than taking safety precautions at home, being watchful and aware of your surroundings, and communicating
with each other. Some neighborhoods have chosen to have monthly or quarterly
training. Many communities sponsor block parties to encourage participation in
Neighborhood Watch. On rare occasions, neighborhoods choose to conduct "neighborhood patrols".
The Gaithersburg Police Department strongly believes in this program. It has
been an extremely effective deterrent against crime throughout the United States. It
builds partnerships and communities, and it takes very little effort. The police
department is willing to assist your communities in developing a Neighborhood
Watch Program. In the near future, the Gaithersburg Police will be conducting
meetings in your community to discuss Neighborhood Watch.
If anyone is interested in additional information or in participating in the
Neighborhood Watch Program, you may contact Corporal Rudy Wagner or Elena
Ingram at the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6400. L
Lakelands Wakefield and Durham Find the Meaning
Of the Holidays at “Wreaths Across America”
By Andrea Escher
T
he holidays are typically a busy time
for Lakelands residents. Decorating
the home, hitting the malls (or the
internet) to buy presents for all those on
your gift list, hosting or attending
numerous holiday parties and celebrations, and finally there are holiday cards
to write, gingerbread to bake and before
you know it New Years is here and the
holidays are over.
It's during the holidays when people get
so wrapped up in their own holiday tasks
that they forget about the true meaning of
what the holidays are supposed to be about.
This year, to reflect on the sacrifices made
and freely given by those who will not be
home for the holidays, Harrington, Maine
business owner Merrill Worcester began finding a way to remember those who have given
their lives for our country and this year
Featherstone Street neighbor Jim Wakefield
and Community Manager Debbie Durham
joined him in this day of remembrance.
More then 5,000 wreaths were
placed on the headstones at
Arlington National Cemetery
thanks to the 500 volunteers.
determined for next December's Wreaths
Across America, residents are encouraged
to find time to participate next year. It
may be just one of the most memorable
of your holiday experiences.
"I feel I need to show my appreciation
to the nation's veterans," said Worcester.
"And I just want people to remember
the holiday season is more about heart
than money." L
volunteers as a tractor-trailer loaded with
5,000 wreaths arrived. One by one each
volunteer, some family members of
deceased loved ones, some current military
personnel, some Patriot Guard members
and some just pure strangers who came to
remember and honor, received wreaths to
lay on the headstones of fallen heroes.
As they describe the sea of headstones with one single green wreath and
red bow, they both said the experience
was unlike any other, a truly humbling
and rewarding moment.
While the date has not yet been
This was the first year
Community Manager Debbie
Durham participated in the
Wreaths Across America event.
with the idea of Wreaths
Across America.
The Worcester family
designated December 14,
2006 as Wreaths Across
America Day. Besides
sending wreaths to
Arlington, ceremonies
were also held at 230 veteran cemeteries and
monuments in every
state. This holiday season Worcester donated
8,000 wreaths to the
project.
Having heard about
the project from his sister last year, Wakefield
said he immediately knew he wanted to
take part this year. "When I saw the picture
on the web site of the "sea" of grave markers covered in snow, each with a wreath
laid in remembrance, I just knew that I
wanted to do my part this year to help,"
said Wakefield.
Wakefield shared his plans to volunteer
at Arlington with Durham who jumped at
the chance to also participate as well.
In the early morning hours of
December 14, Wakefield and Durham
arrived at Arlington along with 500 other
Photo sCourtesy: Jim Wakefield
Jim Wakefield lays a
wreath at the headstone
of a fallen solider.
Owner of one of the largest wreath
company's, Worcester Wreath Company,
Worcester began driving a truckload of
5,000 extra wreaths to Arlington National
Cemetery in 1992. With just a handful of
friends acting as volunteers, Worcester
made sure each wreath was placed on row
after row of white headstones and the
Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
Now in its 15th year, the event has grown
larger and larger with hundreds of volunteers and more elaborate ceremonies. But
this year Worcester's wife Karen came up
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Community Sing-Along Rings in the Holidays
By Bridget Ryder, Kentlands Community Foundation
The McDanald twins had a great
time singing carols at the
Kentlands Community Foundation
Annual Holiday Sing-ALong.
Photos sCourtesy: Nanette Horan
T'was the week before Christmas,
and all through the Mansion,
carols were sung in the grandest of fashion!
Every chair filled with carolers —
it was "Standing Room Only" —
it was cozy indeed, no room to be lonely!
Jingle bells ringing, and led by a Reindeer,
we sang the story of "Rudolph" out loud and
out clear!
Sing McDanalds
sing McNeils,
sing family of Lane!
"Twelve Days of Christmas" was spirited —
no, insane!
Tickling "the ivories",
Norman Katz led us all,
as we sang and we laughed
and had simply a BALL!
And so when we all could sing not a single
note more,
we shared cups of good cheer and
sweet treats galore.
The McCanns made it a
family event while mom played
the piano and the kids sang along.
Only 11 months left 'til the next Sing-Along,
it’s true
But for us, the year will be busy with
lots more to do
So please consider this as your first invitation
to join the Kentlands Community Foundation!
There's Dog Shows and Film Fests and Docent Tours, too!
There's 5Ks and House Tours, the Kentlands Exhibit — that's new!
The Young Artists and Registered Artists are all really great,
the Curious Club and Baby-sitting Coop are truly first rate —
but none would be anything, if it weren't for all of YOU!
The Foundation is open to anyone at all
So come from near and come from afar —
Anyone with ideas and energy — just call
Help us make something bigger than we (each) are!
Many thanks to Norman Katz for his superb piano playing, and to Kate Ruberry for
her assistance throughout the event.
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MULCH SALEBOY SCOUT TROOP 207: All proceeds
from this sale go towards our Scouts attending camp this
summer. Why dirty your trunk? Let us deliver and stack
in your driveway! Free Delivery within 10 miles of
Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church. 3.0 cubic FT. Bags of
Shredded Hardwood Mulch 1 to 9 bags - $4.25 per bag. 10
or more bags - $3.75 per bag. Mail-in orders must be
received by: Sat March 3rd. Delivery Date: Saturday
March 10th . Please include your name, address, phone
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information and checks (payable to Troop 207) to: Troop
207, 24302 Red Blaze Drive, Damascus, MD 20872.
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Honda Accord 2001 EXL: Asking $9100 OBO. 81K mi,
Excellent Cond., 1 owner, dark green ext, beige int, 2
door, mnrf, lthr int. Call 240-475-7881.
For Sale: Almost new little tikes car, asking $25 obo. Call
301-963-3070.
Rabbit Luxury Cage: New and never used. 36'x30'x18' one
level, 2=' deep plastic pan, tray slides, leg sets and Urine guards.
Price from new $110 - sale price $60 obo. Call 301-963-3070
Must Go! We have a formal breakfront and a desk with
executive chair and tall bookshelf for sale and must sell
ASAP. We would consider selling separately. Email alexisbsmith@comcast.net
Antique Bar: Rich, dark wood has three inset mirrors.
72" wide/22"deep/34"high. Larger mirror in middle section - 34" high. Ample storage cabinets and drawers and
open storage. Good condition, stunning - must see!
$1,000 obo. Lakelands (301) 330-4050.
For Sale: Graco infant swing (not new--about 5 years old),
works perfectly, immaculate, $30. E-mail jchnew@verizon.net.
For Sale: Refrigerator Side by Side, Whirlpool Gold,
Water & Ice in Door. New January 2005. Textured Black.
Perfect Condition. $850.00. Call 301-977-7677.
2005 BMW X5 4.4i, Gorgeous! 24k miles, 8 cyl., Dk.
Gray, Leather, Panorama Sunroof, Xenons, more! Full
warranty. $43,000 or best offer. Call 301-922-2164.
For Sale: Queen size futon w/storage underneath and matching coffee table ($250). Exercise bike barely used ($300).
Willing to negotiate. Contact Lisa at 301-990-1363.
For Sale: 2003 HP 5500 Color Laser Printer. 21 pages per
minute. Brand new cost $3,800. Will sell for $800.
Professionally maintained with low usage. Toner
Cartridges for HP 4500/HP4550 and HP5500 series.
HALF PRICE! Kyocera Royal Copystar 2310. Copy and
fax machine. Combination network printer, digital copier
and high performance fax: 23 copies per minute. Brand
new costs $5,100 in 3/00. Will sell for $700, can continue maintenance program for $40/month covers everything. Call (301) 417-1051 ext. 101.
For Sale: Small 20' TV Samsung for $30. Good for children's room or kitchen. Email: riasm@yahoo.com.
SERVICES NEEDED
Nanny/Nanny Share Wanted: Looking to hire/share full-time
nanny services in the Kentlands. Our son is an infant. Prefer
someone with experience in Child Development, must speak
English & be First Aid Certified. Contact Tiffanee at
301.990.6070 or tmneighbors@aol.com.
Crystal Chandelier: Black, art deco, 23 1/2" diameter must see! $275 obo. Lakelands (301) 330-4050
Nanny Needed: Looking for a Fun & Loving Nanny: Tues
- Thursday/30 hours in the Lakelands. We have twin girls
that will be 3 months old. Please contact Kris at 301-4427365 if interested.
Cocktail Table: Light wood base with octagonal glass top,
44", purchased at Danker. $500 obo. Lakelands (301)
330-4050.
Child Care Needed: I am looking for part time child care
1 day a week for my 5 yr old daughter and my son who is
30
2 1/2. I would like the children to come to your house.
Hours would be 8:30 - 5:30. Please call Sandee if you are
interested (301) 330-0055.
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Room for Rent: Fully furnished (or unfurnished) penthouse
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Rent includes all amenities, 2 walk-in closets, jacuzzi tub,
washer/dryer and all utilities (high speed internet,
cable/satellite TV, water, gas, electricity). Shops and retails
stores all within walking distance, Metro and bus accessible,
minutes from 270, good space for couples. Flexible shortterm leases and garage parking may be an option as well.
$950+ per month, available immediately. For more information, please contact Sean at 301-379-8784.
For Rent: 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo on the fourth
floor. Located at The Colonnade at the Kentlands. Condo
amenities include: pool view, fireplace, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, dishwasher, gas stove, microwave, large walk-in
closets in both bedrooms, double vanities, jacuzzi style tub
and standing shower in master bedroom, reserved parking
in a secure keycard entry garage, crown molding and
french doors opening to balcony and both bedrooms.
Community amenities include: pool,24 hour 2 story fitness center with a sauna, cinema/lounge (flat screen tv's)
pub and wine room (pool and foosball table). Great location, waking distance to shopping and restaurants. Easy
access to the 270 and close to Shady Grove Metro. Eager
to rent immediately!! Lease terms negotiable!! $1900.
Please call Kelly with any questions 520-981-3824.
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