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Volume 57, Issue 2
March/April 2011
ACA OPERATIONS UPDATE
By: Alby Bacon, ACA President
Spring is finally just around the comer Hallelujah! Of
note this Spring, Dumpster Days are scheduled at the
ball field Friday March 11th 9 AM until Saturday March
12th at 2:30 PM. We need to provide watchers to direct
traffic to the right dumpsters. Please call me (410-9230047) if you can fill a shift for an hour or so. Also Beach
clean up will be May 7th with a rain date of May 14th.
ABI will be holding late registration at Town Hall on
those dates. Please also take note that the annual Gardener's Club Plant Sale is scheduled for Town Hall this
year on April 30th.
Hearings on the comprehensive rezoning for our
district will be held at the Anne Arundel County Council,
Arundel Center, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD on
March 21st, April 4th and 19th and May 2nd. These will
be for the first readings of the bill. Comments from the
community members interested in these projects will be
welcome at the hearings. All meetings are held at 7:00
PM. I am hopeful we will have good representation at
these hearings. One of the proposed projects is the
Crownsville Town Center Shopping Center that was
presented to us by the developers at our November
Dumpster Days
Friday, March 11th 9 AM — 5 PM
until
Saturday March 12th 9 AM — 2:30 PM
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If you haven’t heard about this annual
event, ACA brings the benefit of the Millersville landfill to Arden. Bring your
household junk to the dumpsters at the
ball fields to clean out your house!
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Arden Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23rd, 1 PM
RAIN DATE: Saturday, April 30th
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To make this happen, we need volunteers for the following: someone to act as
an Easter Bunny (we have a costume),
hiding eggs, setting up, cleaning up, and
preparing/providing baked goods.
This may be the LAST Easter Egg
Hunt to take place in Arden. Lisa Watts
has planned the event for the last 5 years
and is looking for someone to take the
reigns. If you are interested, please call
her at (301) 537-7195.
2009 meeting. The proposal hopes for a pharmacy and
smaller grocery store similar to a Graul’s among other
things. In time, they hope the Post office may move
there as well. The last time this was presented to us,
the majority approved of the proposal. I hope to have
the principals at our March 16th ACA meeting to give us
an update.
One of the other proposals is to change the zoning
on the other two comers of Sunrise Beach Road and
Generals Highway to commercial. The developer will
also be at the March meeting. He wants to put in a
Rita's Italian Ice and maybe a florist shop on the lot
across Sunrise Beach Road from the WAWA.
Mr. Ray Gill will also be at the March meeting to
make a few comments about his new book, "Ethna
Carbery Patriot Poet of Ireland", about Ireland's struggle for freedom. He is a resident of Section Five and will
be available to sign books as well. So we'll have a busy
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ARDEN ON THE SEVERN NEWSBUOY
Circulation 970 Households
Editor:
Advertising:
Andrew Huppert
Scott Stose
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ARDEN COMMUNIITY ASSOCIATION
PO Box 241, Crownsville, MD 21032
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Section 1 Rep:
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Section 5 Rep:
Alby Bacon
Patrick Guibao
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Etta Bardelang
Brenda Greer
Susan Fenton
Scott Stose
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Alby Bacon
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Arden Gardeners:
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Madonna Gambrell
Kim Cogar
Barbara Peterson
Don Yeskey
Lisa Watts
Alby Bacon
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A TO Z KIDS
ABI OFFICERS AND CONTACTS
ABI OPERATIONS UPDATE
ACA MEMBERSHIP FORM
ACA OPERATIONS UPDATE
ACA OFFICERS AND CONTACTS
AG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
ARDEN AUTHOR: IRISH HISTORY
ARDEN GARDENERS PLANT SALE
ARDEN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN
ARDEN SECURITY, GEN. WARNING
CALENDAR
FITNESS CORNER
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
INVISALIGN: BRACES ALTERNATIVE
MINOR HOME REPAIRS FOR SENIORS
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CONTACTS
NEWSBUOY STAFF/ADVERTISING
NEW PROPERTY OWNERS
SECOND ANNUAL TREE CONTEST
SEVERN RIVER KEEPER CLEANUP
SRA 100TH ANNIV. CELEBRATION
REAL ESTATE CORNER
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
REVITALIZE ARDEN’S PLAYGROUNDS
TECHIE DAN’S TECH TIME
TEN SONGS I RECOMMEND, PT 1
THE TOOTH HURTS
VIEW FROM THE PASSENGERS SEAT
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ARDEN GARDENERS
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
By: Madonna Gambrell
Taking a turn back to our roots, the Arden Gardeners plan to scale down this year’s annual plant sale. We
will be back in mid spring by popular demand, but with
a new location and reduced stock.
Look for us at Town Hall on Saturday, April 30th
from nine to one. As always, we will showcase colorful
healthy and hardy annuals and perennials selected for
our lovely Severnside neighborhood.
We have invited Willow Oak Farm to supply us with
a select collection of popular culinary herbs.
Once again, Arden Gardeners will offer prized
specimens lovingly propagated by our members. They
have chosen varieties that will provide color, variety and
interest to this area’s specific soil, light and wildlife conditions.
Prices are very reasonable for the quality plants we
have chosen, but be advised that there will not be a half
price sale this year. The sale will be held rain or shine,
drizzle or hail. Purchases can be made by cash, check
or charge card. Plan to arrive early, as this year’s supply may be reduced by as much as half.
As always, your friendly neighborhood garden club
will cheerfully offer planting, pruning and landscaping
advice. With herbs supplied by Willow Oak, expect to
be inspired with wonderful scents and fresh recipe
ideas.
Remember Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8th. Fresh
blooming flats, baskets and fragrant herbs make lasting
gifts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to purchase and contribute plants in the name of a loved one,
for our soon to be expanded Arden on the Severn Memorial Garden
Save the date, spread the word, watch the signs.
Arden is continuing our Annual (and Perennial!) Plant
Sale. Follow the crowds of enthusiastic gardeners to
Town Hall, 1026 Omar Drive, Crownsville, MD on Saturday April 30th from 9:00 AM sharp until 1:00 PM. See
our “cut out and put on your fridge” , reminder advertisement on page 31!
2011 Arden Community Association Contribution
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 2011 Annual Contribution (per household)
$ 10.00
 Patron Level
$ 20.00
 Benefactor Level
$ 50.00
 Neighborhood Watch (Police Patrol Fund)
$
TOTAL Enclosed: $
Mail to ACA, P.O. Box 241, Crownsville, Maryland 21032
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ABI OPERATIONS UPDATE
By: Keith Slack, ABI Chairman
Spring is just around the corner and Mother Nature
has enticed us with some nice warm days the past
couple of weeks. With spring approaching, we have set
a date for Beach cleanup. May 7, 2011 is Beach
Cleanup Day with May 14th being a rain date. We usually get started around 9 AM and go throughout the day
cleaning up leaves, cleaning out drainage ditches, picking up sticks, and doing minor work on the beaches.
Please mark your calendars and come out and join
some community residents to help cleanup and prepare
the beaches for the season. If you have any questions,
please contact your section representative.
I am very sad to report that recently Frank Murphy
has passed away. Frank has lived in the community for
many, many years and was heavily involved with ABI
and also with Arden Rec. Frank did so many things for
the community that I could fill the entire article listing all
his accomplishments and volunteer work. Frank was a
huge help assisting myself along with other new board
members with past history and also ideas and suggestions for moving forward. It’s not going to be the same
without running into Frank and Prince in his pickup
throughout the year. Frank will truly be missed and our
thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Our Annual Shareholders Meeting was held in
January in which we have an approved budget for the
2011 season. The significant addition to the beaches
this year will be a truckload of white sand for beaches
1, 4, and 5. I wish we could afford more, but with the
most recent BP Gulf oil spill the price of sand prices
has increased significantly due to supply and demand.
Between the work that we’ve done the past few years
cleaning out and fixing runoff areas on different
beaches, I really feel this is a good investment and
hope we can keep adding a few truckloads per year
and build up the sand on our beaches.
A special thank you goes out to Jack Higgs. Jack
has agreed to donate new signs for the beaches and
launch areas. This will save us a significant amount of
money and assure that we are consistent throughout
each beach when we post signs. The signs that are
posted around different beaches have evolved as the
need arose and some of the information has changed
so this gives us the opportunity to be consistent and
alleviate confusion.
I would also like to thank our new Registrar, Pete
Martel, and our previous Beach Manager, Kim Cogar,
for putting in a significant amount of time and effort
enabling us to go virtually 100% paperless with beach
passes and permits. Last year Kim designed, populated, and rolled out a database where we have a lot
information, shareholders information, beach pass information, car pass information…..at the tips of our fingers. This is a HUGE convenience and time saver for
everyone involved with ABI to not have to go back
through a stack of papers to answer questions.
Pete has expanded on this and has come up with
a lot of new ideas on how to make things more efficient
and easier down the road handling all the beach passes
and permits. You will notice that when you get your
beach cards and passes this year you will also receive
the same form that was sent with stamps on when it
was received etc. This will be a receipt that can be kept
for your records in case of any dispute or question.
Pete has taken on the task of scanning all forms for our
records before they are sent back to residents. Let me
tell you, this is A LOT of work especially for a volunteer.
If you see Pete around during the summer, please let
him know how much you appreciate his efforts.
Don’t forget to mark May 7th on your calendars as
Beach Cleanup Day and come out and join some of
Arden residents pitching in to help better the community
and beaches. I’ll be there to help, that’s for sure.
PLEASE HELP!
Arden Beaches, Inc. still needs a
Treasurer.
If you would like to fill this position,
PLEASE call the ABI President, Keith
Slack, at (410) 923-3555 right away!
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FITNESS CORNER
By: Terri Arnold
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Welcome to my corner! The last issue of Newsbuoy
I offered some tips to make 2011 a banner year for your
health. How is that coming along? Have you started
incorporating any changes? It takes desire and commitment to make any kind of change. It also takes information on how to get there. If your goal is to lose weight
and become leaner and healthier then I recommend
nine simple tools that will take you there:
1. Eat meals & snacks slowly
2. Eat only when you're hungry
3. Practice daily relaxation techniques to de-stress
4. Reduce sugar, artificial sweeteners, and stimulants
5. Eat natural foods
6. Drink 64oz. of water a day
7. Walk for 30 minutes a day
8. Regularly exercise
9. Be as active as possible
Now let’s break this down and look at all aspects of
tool #1 - eat meals & snacks slowly. Do you gulp down
your food? Eat on the run? One of the most common
eating habits for people who are overweight is eating
too quickly and not chewing food properly. Oftentimes
the end result is we eat more than we need. Eating
slowly enables us to know when we’ve had enough.
When we eat quickly we often go past the point of when
our stomach is full. Sensory nerves in our stomach take
about 20 minutes to tell our brain that we’ve had
enough food. By slowing down the rate at which we eat
we re-learn what it feels like to have eaten enough
rather than eaten too much and feel stuffed. Practice
putting knife, fork or spoon down in between bites or if
eating food without cutlery never put food in your mouth
until everything is swallowed. Also, chew food thoroughly. It’s been recommended we should chew a
mouthful of food at least 21 times.
Eating is important enough for us to give it our full
attention and wherever possible we should separate
eating from all other activities. We should enjoy our
food and the experience of eating. Eating is a great
pleasure of life so why rush it? Explore the pleasures
derived from the food we eat by doing it slowly and with
awareness. In the process we will re-sensitize ourselves to signals our body naturally gives out - signals
we may have been ignoring for some time.
In addition to eating slowly, it’s important to take the
time to consider what our bodies actually need. The
human body instinctively knows the food it needs to
keep alive and healthy and we need to slow down and
listen to it. I recommend regularly practicing the technique of thinking before eating. It goes like so - think of
a possible portion and type of food. How would this
food make your body feel in half an hour and then an
hour? Does it offer energy or does it take energy away,
possibly leaving you tired or bloated? If that food choice
is one that the body needs and will give you energy
then put it on your menu list. If you don’t think this food
will see you happily through the next few hours, then
discard it. Practice thinking before eating as often as
possible. This approach will guide you back to a varied,
well-balanced diet where the food we eat gives us more
energy and will promote weight loss.
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A TO Z KIDS
Painting Ideas for Young Children
By: Christine Moore
Young children love paint and there are so many
different ways they can explore the process of painting.
The traditional way, of course, is to use a paintbrush,
but it does not have to stop or begin there. Aside from
using their own fingers and hands, this article is filled
with various other ways for young children to experience painting and provides inexpensive alternatives to
finding the material needed.
Painting Preparation: Before the painting begins,
an area needs to be chosen where some mess can
occur. If an easel is not being used, then a table should
be covered with a tablecloth or newspapers. For toddlers, try using a highchair selected for art activities.
Washable liquid tempera paint, found in most craft
stores or big outlets, such as Staples, works best for
painting with young children. Trays for holding the paint
should be chosen and a cheap solution for this is to use
clean Styrofoam grocery trays.
Prepare more than one piece of paper per child for
quick replacing and set up the clean up area before
painting occurs. Children can wear smocks or a bigger
sized old shirt worn backwards to keep paint off of their
clothes. When all the set up is done, then painting catastrophes with the young children involved are less
likely to occur.
Painting with Sponge Stamps: Sponges dipped
into paint leave a fun bubbly texture on paper. Young
children can use sponges in the store bought sizes,
usually rectangle, or the sponges can be cut up into
other shapes. It is a good idea to demonstrate to preschool and toddler ages how to stamp the paper with
the sponge to produce the shape. One idea is to tell the
children to kiss the paper or to jump like a frog. Many
children will still want to create their own art pieces and
experience the painting with their own process, which is
just fine. This style of painting does not require a lot of
paint in the tray. The sponge will absorb the paint
quickly, but can be used many times over producing
paint work on the paper.
Other suggestions for stamp painting are cookie
cutters, old kitchen utensils, such as potato masher or
spatula, wooden blocks, and old thread spools. Next
time you are walking through a dollar store, look at the
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items and imagine if it will make a fun shape or design
with paint and whether it can be easily gripped by preschool or toddler hands. The key is to think outside the
box and try out other items to create a fun process for
young children experiencing paint.
Painting with Miniature Rollers: Miniature rollers
can be found in paint stores or dollar shops and is a
great way for young children to paint. This rolling style
works well with stencils taped onto the paper. After the
entire page has been covered in paint, and the paper is
dry, the stencil can be lifted off to reveal the shape or
design. Stencils can be made with thick paper or thin
cardboard paper, such as a cereal box. Another suggestion for a stencil is to use a paper doily taped on
paper which creates a snowflake style design.
Painting with Marbles: This painting activity requires a large tray that will hold paint while the marble
rolls back and forth. The paper is taped to the bottom of
the tray and a few tablespoons of paint placed in the
middle. Then a large marble or even a golf ball, can be
moved around the paper by the young children who are
grasping both sides of the tray. Another version of this
is to use a shoe box and have the young children
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
SRA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
By: Andrew W. Huppert, Editor
Severn River Association
Greetings from your editor! The recent delivery of a
letter to our household gave me pause to reflect on
what a difference “the little things” can make in the lives
of others. I was affected in such a way to dwell on it for
days, and thought I would share my thoughts with the
community to pay it forward, so to speak.
In an effort to show our continued support of the
troops that defend this nation, our household decided to
write to, bake for, and generally send what we could to
hopefully ease the life of an active duty soldier either in
Iraq or Afghanistan. Ultimately, we connected with a
gentleman who has now served three different tours in
both areas of the globe and is currently back again. The
letter we received was from him. As you could imagine,
he has more important things on his mind, but he took
the time to write to thank us for the continued support
and specifically for one of the items that we included in
our last shipment. In summary of his comments, simply
stated it was: thanks for the baby wipes.
Now, I will admit there was more to it than that, but I
have limited space and should probably get to the point
I am trying to make. The baby wipes were from my son,
Tom, who wanted to pick something ‘he’ could include
in the shipment. I had included, in my letter to this gentleman, the significant thought Tom had put into the
decision and, of course, a disclaimer that I hoped the
other guys wouldn’t make too much fun of him. What
amazed me was his response.
The inclusion of baby wipes to a soldier at arms
from a little boy allowed him to clear sand from his face
and neck. They allowed him to cool himself off in the
100+ degree heat. It allowed him to clean off his personal belongings, including his weapon to the point that
it helped keep the mechanics functioning — protecting
him and allowing him the knowledge that it would not
fail him when he needed it. This simple, excrement
clearing, package of throw away items that we use daily
did all that for another human being.
It’s these simple, little things that make all the difference to others. All I ask is to consider that when moving
about your day and interacting with those around you.
On Friday, April 29,
2011, to recognize its 100th
anniversary, the Severn
River Association has invited the residents of the
Severn River communities
to a grand celebration, including a reception, dinner
with wine, and a video presentation of 100 years of
Severn River conservation at the historic Governor
Calvert House.
Founded on April 29, 1911, The Severn River Association is possibly the oldest river advocacy group in the
nation. From picking up trash to helping restore oysters,
the group is focused on getting more people to take
actions that improve water quality at a local level.
The group recognizes that restoring the health of
the Chesapeake Bay is not going to be easy, but continues to work at both the local, state and federal level
to meet their goal of a clean and healthy waterway. As
they continue to make headway in the political arena,
their focus on getting more people to do their part to
protect the river and the Chesapeake Bay remains a
driving force.
The belief that pollution in our river and in our bay
starts with us, drives most of their members to take
direct action to counteract the damage affecting our
own neighborhoods. Participation in Project Clean
Stream, recruiting hundreds of waterfront residents to
raise oysters, inviting speakers to monthly association
meetings to share information on topics such as bayfriendly boating and rain gardens and establishing a
Severn River Stormwater Action Fund are only a few of
the amazing strides they are taking to achieve success.
For more information on purchasing tickets to this
event, please contact Betsy Love at (917) 939-9409 or
betsyl@truenorthintl.com.
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THE GREENING
OF HOME CONSTRUCTION
Al Friedman, Long & Foster Realtor
Recently,
I was involved in a
final walk-thru
inspection
with
some
buyers and
the construction site supervisor on a
new
home
they
were
purchasing.
As he was
describing
the energy saving features built into the house, I started
thinking about the dramatic changes and developments
that have occurred over the last 20 years in the home
construction industry. I thought it would be a good opportunity to share some of these developments with
you.
The first thing he talked about was how the exterior
of the home was built using 2” X 6” framing, which was
not necessarily a revolutionary idea. He further explained, however, that by doing so, it allowed for wider
spacing between the boards. Thicker insulation could
then be placed in the exterior walls, providing a higher
“R” rating (refers to the measurement of insulation
value being provided). The additional advantage was
fewer opportunities for cold air to seep in around the
timbers, thus saving energy.
Window engineering improvements is another component that has seen remarkable changes over the last
quarter century. Modern windows come equipped with
multi-pane glass, with built in vapor seals. Low E glass
reduces outside influences on indoor temperature fluctuations.
Roofing systems have improved by a better understanding of good ventilation. Most new roofs are now
installed with ridge vents, and soffit and eave ventila-
tions, allowing air to circulate throughout the attic
space. This not only improves temperature maintenance in the home, but extends the life of the sheathing
and roof shingles as well. Lighter color shingles also
help to preserve energy, reflecting heat away from the
home.
Heating and air conditioning systems have made
huge strides. Modern heat plants are much more efficient than those of previous generations. Alternative
systems, such as solar and geothermal are becoming
more mainstream as installation costs continue to go
down. These new systems make better use of sustainable energy.
Flooring is another area where sustainable products
are becoming more commonplace. Two of these types
that are starting to appear, include bamboo and cork.
Both provide aesthetic beauty as well as long lasting
endurance. They are also beneficial to personal health.
The softer materials are easier on your joints, allowing
more “give” when walking on them.
Something else I'm seeing in almost all new home
construction now is engineered floor joists. Replacing
the old standard 2” X 8” or 2” X 10” systems, these new
ones almost completely erase the possibility of warping
and bowing over the years. They are also more stable,
reducing the possibility of floors becoming loose. We all
have experienced what a squeaky floor board feels and
sounds like. In addition, these engineered systems
eliminate the need for as many mature trees to be cut
down for construction.
Energy consumption can also be reduced in the
home with inexpensive modifications as well. Electric
outlet insulators can be installed for pennies, keeping
cold air outdoors in the winter, and warm air out in the
summer. Monitoring devices can be placed on appliances such as water heaters to help control the energy
being consumed in non-peak hours, saving home owners on their electric bills.
These are but a few of the innovations being implemented in home
construction, and more are being
developed everyday. For more
information on these and other real
estate matters, please go to my
website at http://www.alchefsellshomes.com.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Etta Bardelang
Editors Note: If you
enjoy the recipe of the
month, please consider
contacting me and supplying one of your own.
I am continually looking
for ideas and, if the
family-cooks of Arden
are anything like me,
one of the hardest decisions of each day is simply what to make for dinner!
Chicken With Sauerkraut
I’m sure you are thinking what I thought, chicken +
sauerkraut sounds a bit strange, but I assure you that
you will be just a surprised as I was! Think chicken
reuben! The best part about this recipe is that you can
make a single serving or as many as you want!
Boneless chicken breast(s)
Monterey Jack cheese (slices)
Thousand Island dressing
Sauerkraut, undrained
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
In the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish, place
undrained sauerkraut.
Top with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Places slices of cheese atop each chicken
breast (feel free to use more if you are a
cheese fan).
Top the cheese with Thousand Island dressing.
Bake, uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
The topping of each chicken breast will be
lightly browned and bubbly.
WEEKLY TRASH COLLECTION
Adapted from Hometown Annapolis
Capital Article, January 13, 2011
If you missed the article in the Capital back in January, you should be aware that County Executive John
R. Leopold announced that he is looking into switching
from twice-weekly curbside trash collection to weekly
collection to save money and encourage recycling. If
this sounds familiar, recycling officials proposed the
same idea back in 2000, but the idea was unpopular.
At the time, residents feared that the weekly pickup
would be inconvenient and smelly, but the county’s
trash management system has come a long way in the
past 10 years. Volume was the major problem in 2000,
but since that time recycling has been pushed heavily.
At present, the county offers larger recycling bins and
single-stream recycling (the materials don't have to be
sorted) and the county has been testing larger recycling
bins with wheels and lids. By increasing the recycling
percentage, the county intends on shrinking the volume
of smelly waste material that is discarded weekly.
Not only does this make sense for the environment,
the financial ramifications are widespread. By eliminating fill material, it would reduce the expansion and cost
of maintaining the Millersville landfill. Reduced vehicle
travel means less pollution, maintenance, and gasoline
expenses. All in all, the current estimation is that it
would save the county upwards of about $2.2M a year.
As trash and recycling expenses are managed
through an enterprise fund, money can't be shifted out
of the fund for other needs. However, the savings can
be used to stave off increases to the annual waste
management fee paid by homeowners (currently $275).
The county could also end up making money by collecting and selling additional recyclable materials.
The statistics show that the amount of waste we are
recycling has increased from 26 to 39 percent in the
last decade. As a result, many residents don't use the
trash-only day at all, or use it sparingly. Before printing,
we checked the poll at the Capital website and of the
555 people voters, 66% were in favor of the change.
The county executive’s hope is that having all trash and
recycling collected on one day will lead residents to put
more into the recycling bin.
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TEN SONGS I RECOMMEND, PT 1
By: Michael Friedman
I have been into music for a long
time. I love the many sounds you
can hear in a song and the emotions
songs conjure up. Simply put, music
moves me. With a base knowledge of forty years of
songs, I enjoy many different genres. You could say I
have an eclectic taste in music. The types I enjoy include Rock and Roll, Alternative, Classical, New Age,
Easy Listening, and so much more. I hope you enjoy
these songs as much as I do.
1. Ryan Writes Plays by “Monster-0” from the CD
Monster-0 Works for You. Nothing else stuck out
on this EP except for this song. A great instrumental song that my brother led me on to. While
all the other songs on this CD have lyrics, it does
makes me wonder if Monster-0 should have stuck
to instrumentals. With Spring coming soon, this
song seems like a good yard work song.
2. I Wanna Be Adored by The Stone Roses from the
CD “The Stone Roses”. Great introduction to a
CD from a band with a short career. Their selftitled first CD provided them with the “One Hit
Album” status.
3. Wheels Of Confusion / The Straightener by Black
Sabbath from the CD “Black Sabbath Vol. 4”.
This CD is Black Sabbath's “The White Album” (see #9), their experimental side. However,
“Black Sabbath Vol. 4” still contains their trademark metal including this song. Great ending!
4. In The Dark by Billy Squier from the CD “Absolute
Hits”. Most known for The Stroke, Squier had
other hits including this keyboard laden song. I
like this song because it makes me think of Annapolis. Originally culled from his second release,
“Don't Say No”, this CD is when Billy became
popular. To me, this song doesn't sound like his
other songs because of the drumming. Most of
his music follows the powerful drumming formula.
Here, the drums take a backseat to the keyboard.
5. Third Stone from the Sun by The Jimi Hendrix
Experience from the CD “Are You Experienced”. I
think this an underrated Hendrix song and great
guitar work at the end.
6. Big Love by Fleetwood Mac from the CD “Tango
In The Night”. I like the guitar work on this song.
Lindsey Buckingham did a great job on this song.
To keep this article family friendly, I will not comment on the grunts in this song.
7. I Need A Lover by John Mellencamp from the CD
“The Best That I Could Do”. Very underrated and
my favorite from Mellencamp. Most people think
of his heartland stuff but this is just a simple song
about love. This originally comes from his second
CD, “A Biography”, back when he was known as
Johnny Cougar. All I can say is that the song puts
me in a good mood.
8. The One Thing by INXS from the CD “Shabooh
Shoobah”. I think Michael Hutchence's singing is
reminiscent of Mick Jagger in this song. His singing is sometimes compared to Jagger but I don't
think he always embraced that style. Probably my
favorite from this great Australian band (R.I.P.
Michael Hutchence).
9. Sexy Sadie by The Beatles from the CD “The
Beatles” (The White Album). Surprisingly, liking
all kinds of music, I never really got into the
Beatles. Don't understand what all the fuss was
about. Maybe because I wasn't alive then! One
thing I do dig is “The White Album” for its creativity. When I like a song for being creative, that
doesn't necessarily mean that I like the way it
sounds. I just appreciate it for being different.
However, Sex Sadie sounds like the normal
Beatles song but I like the way it sounds.
10.Left Hand Suzuki Method by Gorillaz from the
CD “Gorillaz”. This song comes from their self
titled CD where the song Clint Eastwood put
them in the spotlight. Damon Albarn is part of the
group, the same Damon Albarn who fronted Blur.
Neat piano in this song from a cartoon band. Oh,
by the way, how do you see them live?
Questions? Comments? Any recommendations for
songs that you would like to see make the list? I am
always open to new music. Shoot me an email at madcatr@gmail.com. Enjoy!
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ARDEN SECURITY
GENERAL WARNING
REVITALIZE
ARDEN PLAYGROUNDS
From the AOTS Website
By: Kyle Curran
The NewsBuoy was contacted via the Arden on the
Severn website about an encounter in the woods a little
north-west of the field where they fly the remote controlled planes; this is right off Evergreen Road on the
way into Section 5.
The person who reported the encounter stated that
he was hiking deep in the woods and came upon a very
rough looking, bearded man laying on his side with his
head in his hand (like he was watching TV) while laying
in the bushes/weeds/leaves. He was startled enough to
say hello to the unknown man who didn’t respond to
him verbally. The event scared the gentleman who
reported this to the NewsBuoy to the extent that he
wanted the rest of Arden to be aware that it occurred
and felt that he should report it.
Time has taken its toll on the Arden Beach playgrounds. If you are concerned about the safety and
quality of children’s play areas in Arden, and you would
like to join forces to create safer, updated and more
interesting places to play, please join us for an organizational meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday, April 12 at
7:00 PM.
For more information, please contact Kyle at arden.playground@gmail.com
“Play is on the decline throughout America. Not
enough playspaces are being built, and those that exist
are often in disrepair.” -- From http://kaboom.org/
about_kaboom
Better play areas lead to stronger neighborhoods
and healthier families! Let’s do this!
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
By: Kim Cogar, Program Chair
Hello Ardenites. I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season this past winter and now gearing up
for spring. As warmth approaches, we hope to see
more neighbors out and about. This past winter has
been pleasantly quiet with a few nuisance incidents
here and there. We would like to take this opportunity to
thank all our neighbors for diligently keeping that extra
eye out. The communication of incidents and reporting
concerns to the police has improved immensely over
the past several years since we’ve started our program.
Congratulations to Arden on the Severn for establishing
a successful Neighborhood Watch Program. We are
now reviewing our program to see where we can make
improvements and are in need of volunteers. If you
would like to volunteer to help out with the Neighborhood Watch program and/or have your e-mail added to
our communication network, please e-mail ardenneighborhoodwatch@verizon.net. Being part of this
program is extremely rewarding and is a great way to
get to know your neighbors and your community better.
Another valuable resource is home security DVR
cameras. We have had these cameras pay off in catching wrong-doers over this past year. If you have installed cameras on your property, please provide that
information to us for our unpublished inventory so that
we can network to help prevent crime and possibly
catch criminal activity. This information will ONLY be
accessed by the program manager and the police, if
needed. These cameras are valuable tools we would
like to take complete advantage of them. If you need
assistance with the installation of this equipment,
please contact ardenneighborhoodwatch@verizon.net.
We have a technical specialist who has volunteered to
assist. We would like to thank those of you who have
already provided camera information for this program.
We are slowly re-establishing our police patrol security fund needed to continue extra uniformed patrol.
Your donations are greatly appreciated. If you would
like to make a donation, please make your checks payable to ACA and write “NW Security Fund” in the
memo, and send it to P.O. Box 241, Crownsville, MD
21032 or send a donation in with the recently mailed
ACA membership application. Again, your support is
greatly appreciated. This additional uniformed patrol is
a crucial part of our program and brings much needed
visibility and assurance to our streets. We count on
your continued contributions to enable us to provide this
extra patrol. Many thanks to those who have and continue to contribute to this fund.
As always, remember to think “Preventative”: ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLES and DO NOT leave
valuables in your vehicles (locked or not), especially in
plain sight. REMOVE THE TEMPTATION. Use COMMON SENSE and be AWARE of things going on
around you. Remember, if it doesn’t look right, it probably isn’t. Please report ALL suspicious activity to the
police immediately by dialing 911. All concerns are
justified and deserve attention. An officer may be patrolling our area during an incident that you are witnessing
and by calling 911, they have a greater chance to catch
a criminal with little response time. You just never know
if an officer is right around the corner and can be there
immediately. Please don’t hesitate. Call 911 right away
then follow up by reporting the incident to your
Neighborhood Watch representative or by emailing
ardenneighborhoodwatch@verizon.net.
We are always looking for additional assistance.
Remember, the best way to report an incident or suspicious activity is by calling 911 for police assistance.
(FITNESS CORNER Continued from page 6)
Take the time to learn how much food you really
need and what your body actually needs to eat. Remember it’s a learning process and if you do end up
eating too much don’t beat yourself up about it, just pay
attention to how you feel and remember you can always
behave differently next time. Remember, long-term,
lifestyle changes happen gradually. There’s way too
much stress in getting it right all the time. Everyone
slips up occasionally and when we do if we instead
focus on the things we’ve done to change and improve
our eating habits we’ll get back to a more healthful program because the body instinctively knows what it
needs for health. We just need to listen to it.
Look for greater insight into tool #2 - eat only when
you're hungry - in the next issue of Newsbuoy. But if
you can’t wait until that time give me a call at (410) 9232082 or email sheba51@comcast.net.
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ARDEN AUTHOR HONORS
IRISH HISTORY & HEROES
Arden resident Ray Gill, a retired journalist and
government press officer, has celebrated his ancestry
by writing a book about an Irish poet important in the
late 19th century surge of Irish pride and nationalism.
Ethna Carbery, Patriot Poet of Ireland, wrote
during the Gaelic Revival period that honored Ireland’s
history, culture, heroes, and martyrs. Her verses drew
on legends from the ancient Celtic past as well as modern events that emphasized courage and resistance
against British rule.
Gill’s research has enabled him to describe the
historic events and personalities featured in the poems.
Her famous ballad about Roddy McCorley, hung by the
British for his role in the 1798 rebellion, is often sung by
Irish music groups today.
Gill, 77 years old, had a career in which he wrote for
the old Baltimore Evening Sun and the News American,
served on a congressional staff, and as a press officer
for a government agency. To contact him, e-mail:
rgill24@comcast.net.
Section 4:
Scott E. King
817 Vine Street
Mary Kelly
821 Hollywood Blvd
Benjamin M. Dorsey
806 Scenic Place
Eric & Joann Best
1002 Stoney Lane
Section 5:
Mark Killorin
1129 Chinaberry Lane
NEW PROPERTY OWNERS
We apologize to anyone listed in error or left out. This information is from the
Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation. Please notify us of the error
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SECOND ANNUAL
ARDEN TREE CONTEST
Arden Gardeners
Those of us living in Arden are lucky to have so
many trees in our neighborhood. Some may disagree
when they are raking leaves in the fall, but they provide
many benefits to keeping the Bay and Severn River
clean as well as helping with storm water management.
Each mature tree will remove 5,000 gallons of water
from the soil, helping to contain water runoff and pollution. They provide considerable shade and cooling in
the summer and when they drop their leaves in the
winter, allow sun to come through and warm our homes
saving at least 15% in energy costs. They provide much
needed habitat for animals as well as food sources too.
With this in mind, Arden Gardeners would like to
once again sponsor a contest to honor our trees that
are particularly noteworthy. If you believe that you have
a tree that is the tallest, largest diameter, most unusual,
most beautiful or unique, we want to know. Naturally,
we are particularly interested in Maryland Native Trees.
Laura Donaldson from Maryland Department of Natural
Resources will be participating in the judging as well as
other members of Arden Gardeners. The tree does not
have to located on your property and may be part of our
surrounding Severn Run Natural Area.
If you think your tree is special, call Susan Guyaux
at (410) 923-0874 or email at beebabe@comcast.net
by April 8th and let us know the following information:
Name, Address, Phone number, Location of Tree, What
is special about this tree?
Last year we had many entries and found some
beautiful trees that make our neighborhood a lovely,
welcoming environmental sanctuary. Help make this
year just as interesting and fun as last year by emailing
or calling in your nomination.
If you would like to plant a tree, the Marylanders
Plant Trees Program offers a $25 coupon to buy a tree
at local nurseries costing more than $50 funded by an
legal settlement from Midwestern power companies
from the Attorney Generals office. Go to
www.trees.maryland.gov to get coupons and to calculate the financial and ecological benefits of your tree.
INVISALIGN
THE CLEAR ALTERNATIVE TO
BRACES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
By: Rodney A. Floyd D.D.S., P.A.
There are a lot of options to get a straighter, healthier smile today. In order to make the right decision for
you, here is some information on a technique called
Invisalign compared to traditional braces:
Advantages of Invisalign vs. traditional braces: Invisalign straightens teeth while allowing you to still eat
the foods you love. Can treat crowding, spacing, cross
bite, overbite and under bite. Aligners are virtually invisible and can be removed at any time. This promotes
periodontal health by allowing you to brush and floss as
normal. This eliminates common problems encountered
by patients with traditional braces of plaque retention
which leads to decay, white opaque spots developing
around brackets and swollen bleeding gums.
Once Dr. Floyd determines that you are a candidate
for lnvisalign, our office will take appropriate photographs, bite registrations and impressions of your teeth
to allow the Align Technology Lab to scan your models
and provide us with a computer generated three dimensional version of your teeth. From this model, you are
shown in real time how your teeth are scheduled to be
moved with the proposed length of time it will take to
accomplish it. It is from viewing this presentation that
you as the patient will decide to proceed with treatment
so that the series of appropriate aligners can be fabricated.
Take advantage of our Spring Special of $500.00
off Invisalign treatment and a free consult to see if you
as an adult or your teenage children are a candidate for
this revolutionary technique. This is a limited time offer
so make your appointment as soon as possible. Call us
today at (410) 923-2586 or (410) 987-4783
REMEMBER TO SMILE!
This could have been
WHITE SPACE!
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TECHIE DAN’S TECH TIME
By: Daniel Friedman, Tech Guy
Oh no! Not again! Another article about Apple iDevices (iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone in this case). How could
he? It’s okay, because this is an article that doesn’t
have to do with Apple and their iDevices. Next time.
Now, let’s get to the topic. The first half is printing from
an iDevice to a non HP printer. The latest update that
Apple offered for iDevices allowed them to now print
from most ‘apps’ through a feature called AirPrint. The
problem is that they only support HP printers. So, let’s
start out with the items you’ll need. First, you’ll need a
networked printer (the setup was explained in a previous article). For those that don’t know what a network
printer is, it’s a printer that is plugged directly into a
wireless router allowing you to print from any computer
or any other device that has a print function, without
cables. You will also need an iDevice, of course. You
will need a computer that you can keep turned on for
when you need to print something from your iDevice in
the space that your wireless network is located. Next,
you'll need is a program called AirPrint activator. You
can get that at http://goo.gl/At6nx. Follow the steps in
this image below. Schritt = step.
Now, for step 3,
make
sure
“airprint.exe is enabled in your firewall.” Click the Start
button, Control
Panel, System and
Security. Then, under
Windows Firewall
click “Allow a program through Windows Firewall”. On
the list should be “AirPrint”. Click the check box on the
left hand side and then you should be able to print from
the ‘app’.
Next up, I want to talk about a little thing called
Square. What is Square you ask? Well, Square is the
replacement for those big clunky credit card readers.
This is a cool piece of tech for those of you that are
store/shop owners.
As seen above, the
Square plugs into a headphone jack of any iDevice
and any Android Device. You
can even take a picture of
the item you are selling. The
app (that you can get on the
iTunes app store and the
android app store) also allows you to send receipts
either via a text message or via an email. The email
receipt even includes a map that shows you where you
purchased the item. If you are without your credit card
but just so happen to remember your credit card number, the credit card number can be entered manually.
The reader does take off the standard percentage from
the seller and some of that goes to the bank and some
of that goes to Square. The greatest thing about Square
is it’s free to order and there are no strings attached.
You can go to squareup.com to order yours. With that, I
thank you for reading my article and remind you to
email me with any questions, comments, or concerns
at Dan.Friedman.87@gmail.com
BUDGET
APPLIANCES
REPAIR SERVICES
Arden
Residents
Get
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P.O. Box 406
Crownsville, MD 21032
O: (410) 923-0015 • C: (410) 570-0973
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9 GHCCA,
7:30 pm
Baldwin School
Don Yeskey
(410) 923-6215
11 Senior’s Lunch
11:30 am
Alby Bacon
(410) 923-0047
11 Dumpster
12 Days
9:00a — 5:00p
9:00a — 2:30p
13 Daylight Saving Time
14 ABI Meeting,
Town Hall
7:00 pm
Keith Slack
(410) 923-3555
15 SRA,
7:00 pm
Arlington Echo
975 Indian Lndg
Millersville, MD
SRA Phone #
16 ACA Meeting
Town Hall
Alby Bacon
(443) 569-3556
7:00 pm
(410) 923-0047
17 St. Patrick’s Day
20 Pet Education
Seminar
1:00p — 2:00p
See page 28
24 Gardner’s Club
7:00 pm
Susan Guyaux
(410) 923-0874
1 April Fools Day
5 Cinco de Mayo
1 Arden Gardeners Scholarship
Deadline — See page 30
7 ABI Beach
Cleanup
2 Severn River
9:00a — 12:00p
Annual Cleanup See page 29
8 Mother’s Day
8 Senior’s Lunch
Alby Bacon
11:30 am
(410) 923-0047
8 Gardener’s Club DEADLINE
Tree Contest
See page 22
11 ABI Meeting,
Town Hall
Keith Slack
7:00 pm
Don Yeskey
7:30 pm
(410) 923-6215
18 Tax Day
19 SRA,
7:00 pm
Arlington Echo
975 Indian Lndg
Millersville, MD
SRA Phone #
23 Easter Egg
Hunt
Susan Guyaux
29 SRA 100th
Anniversary
Don Yeskey
Alby Bacon
14 ABI Beach
Cleanup
SRA Phone #
18 ACA Meeting
Town Hall
Alby Bacon
1:00pm
Indian Creek Sc
Susan Guyaux
(410) 923-0874
Calvert House
See page 11
30 Gardener’s Club 9:00a — 1:00p
Plant Sale
See page 31
(410) 923-3555
(410) 923-6215
11:30 am
(410) 923-0047
9:00 am
RAIN DATE
17 SRA,
7:00 pm
Arlington Echo
975 Indian Lndg
Millersville, MD
26 Gardner’s Club
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
11 GHCCA,
7:30 pm
Baldwin School
(443) 569-3556
24 Easter
28 Gardner’s Club
Keith Slack
13 Senior’s Lunch
(410) 923-3555
12 Revitalize Arden 7:00 pm
Playgrounds
See page 18
13 GHCCA,
Baldwin School
9 ABI Meeting,
Town Hall
9:00 am
At Your Beach
29 JFK’s Birthday
30 Memorial Day
(443) 569-3556
7:00 pm
(410) 923-0047
7:00 pm
(410) 923-0874
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“THE TOOTH HURTS”
By: Bay Country Veterinary Hospital
Your pet’s bad breath and dirty teeth are not just
cosmetic issues. They’re signs of oral disease and
possible infection.
By the time they’re four years old, 85% of dogs
and cats show signs of periodontal disease, a painful
inflammatory condition in which bacteria attack the
gums, ligaments, and bones that surround and support
the teeth. If left untreated, bacteria from an oral infection can have a clear path to the pet’s bloodstream and
vital organs, potentially causing life-shortening damage
to the pet’s lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and even the
brain.
Look for these warning signs:
 Bad breath – one of the first signs of dental disease
 A yellowish-brown crust of plaque on the teeth
956
near the gum line
Red and swollen gums
Pain or bleeding when your pet eats or when the
mouth or gums are touched
 Decreased appetite or difficulty eating
 Loose or missing teeth
If your dog or cat displays any of these signs,
periodontal disease may be present. That’s why it’s
important to have your pet’s teeth examined by your
veterinarian on a routine basis.
Regular dental checkups are important to maintain
not only your pet’s oral health, but overall health as
well. In fact, because pets age more quickly than humans, dental exams should become more frequent as
your pet ages. Think of it as a necessary part of your
pet’s preventive care plan. Talk to your veterinarian
about professional dental care and what you can do to
keep your pet’s teeth and body healthy.
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VIEW
FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT
Marge McGugan
On a cold, winter’s evening, we approached the
manor house up the oyster-shelled drive. We were
greeted at the door by the house valet and our informally dressed host, Mr. George Calvert. Inside, the
warmth of Riversdale Mansion was evident through a
flurry of activity of hospitality. Invited to make ourselves
at home, we retired to the parlor where we were entertained by a harpist playing period music. Alas, the pianoforte in the corner was silent. We then moved to the
dining area where we enjoyed our hostess’ favorite
cake recipe – it happens to be Martha Washington’s
recipe. Slices were served with hot, mulled cider, a
perfect addition on this cold evening. Afterward, we
were at liberty to move about the house, touring room
to room at our leisure. My fellow guests and I visited Mr.
Calvert in his sanctuary, his study. We admired the
mural wallpaper depiction of the French fox hunt that
covered the walls. Our party then moved to the ballroom, to admire the portraits of the six Lords Baltimore.
Too quickly went two hours at Riversdale Mansion in
Riverdale Park, Maryland and our holiday evening with
George and Rosalie Calvert.
The Riversdale Historical Society and Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation open up Riversdale
House for house tours each Friday and Sunday to anyone wishing to experience life in the early 19th century.
At the Visitor’s Center, which is open Monday through
Friday from 9 to 5, a visitor can examine the history of
the plantation. A Terrapin Alumnus (like myself) can
look into the home and life of Maryland Agricultural
College (now known as University of Maryland, College
Park) founder Charles Benedict Calvert. The budding
Indiana Jones among us can learn of the archeological
and historical research being used in the restoration of
the site. Students of African American history can examine the life and work of Adam Francis Plummer, a
slave who worked at Riversdale and kept a diary of
daily life of the slaves on the plantation. Admission for
this glimpse into life in 19th century Maryland is $3 for
adults, $2 for seniors/groups, $1 for children 5 through
18, and children under 4 are free.
Looking for something to do with the whole family?
Look into one of the special events at Riversdale. Try
“Tasting the Past: Heirloom Grains” on April 9 where
guests will learn about heirloom grains that were grown
on the plantation, followed by a chance to taste historic
recipes made from those grains. Mother’s Day and
Father’s Day tours are available for free, one free per
paid admission. Gardeners may want to visit on June 5,
Garden Day. Tour the garden and orchard and enjoy
demonstrations by the Kitchen Guild throughout the
afternoon. Each season, the Kitchen Guild also hosts
demonstrations of the foodways in the Dependency
Kitchen. These demonstrations use the produce available in that season to 19th century farmers. Best of all,
these demonstrations are free! Plan on showing the
children how food goes from ground to table by attending one of these demos. On March 6, the focus will be
on Soup du Jour; March 20, Spring Fast; and April 17,
Green, Green; just to name a few.
Need more information on Riversdale House Mansion? Check out their website through the Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation, www.pgpark.com/
things to do/history. All events and costs are listed
there. Take the slide show tour of the house. And I’ll
see you there!
Pet Education Seminar
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Bay Country is starting a monthly education series free for the community, beginning on Sunday, March 20th, 12pm. It's entitled, "Puppy Palooza: What
You Should Know About Puppies." The
presenters are Dr. Gene Bauer and
Christina Lopez, Veterinary Technician,
and they will discuss topics from feeding
and housebreaking to socialization and
health care. It's an excellent opportunity
to ask the experts. Space is limited, so
pre-registration is required by calling
(410) 923-3040. (Note: This seminar is
for pet owners only, not for pets!)
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SEVERN RIVER KEEPER/
SEVERN RIVER ASSOCIATION
CLEAN UP
MINOR HOME REPAIRS
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
The Severn River Keeper organization will be organizing a river cleanup in April and is looking for volunteers to help keep our waterways clean and clear. For
more information, please visit their website at http://
severnriverkeeper.org/volunteer.html
The planned cleanup for this spring will take place
at Luce Creek Stream at the Unitarian Universalist
Church of Annapolis April 2nd 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM.
The church is located at 333 DuBois Road (off of Bestgate Road). This cleanup has been organized in coordination with the Severn River Association. Gloves, coffee, and trash bags will be provided to all volunteers
and following the clean-up there is a picnic in the
church parking lot. All volunteers are welcome!
As winter takes hold of our wonderful community, my husband and I
wanted to make sure that all of our
senior citizens know that we are able
and willing to provide assistance with
minor home repairs. If you need assistance (or would like to help us provide assistance) please contact Barbara Petersen at (301) 332-9517.
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ARDEN GARDENERS
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
By Marge McGugan
The Arden Gardeners Environmental Scholarship awards
$500 to a deserving Old Mill
High School student intent on
pursuing college studies that
will lead toward preserving our
natural environment. Arden
Gardeners is looking for a
student with a history of environmental service who wishes to apply their knowledge
actively in industry upon graduation from college. Applications are now available from the Old Mill High School
guidance office - Mr. Hansen, to be exact - or Arden
Gardeners members Judy Belle Isle or Marge
McGugan. Application deadline is April 1, 2011. Completed applications can be returned to any above person. Seniors, it’s now on you to make the paperwork
happen! Good luck!
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meeting and I hope many of you will join us for this
important meeting on March 16th at 7 PM at Town Hall.
The traffic light at Veterans Highway and Old Generals Highway will be operational by the time you read
this. It took long enough but we were finally heard and
this should be a great improvement.
By now, you received your request for annual contributions to support ACA. I want to send a BIG thank
you to all of you who helped with this mailing. My
thanks to all of you who have responded for your financial support of our projects, groups and the extra Police
patrols. Please look for the Neighborhood Watch report
elsewhere in this issue for current security activity.
We had great casseroles and deserts at our February Senior luncheon. Several new members came and
you are always welcome if you are free on the 2nd
Friday of the month. March will see us enjoying corned
beef and cabbage with a tip of the hat to St. Patrick's
Day. If you have any ACA questions, please call me,
Alby Bacon Pres. (410) 923-0047.
ARDEN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN
By Marge McGugan
Perhaps you passed it, while walking on Severnview and Tudor, near Beach 2… Maybe you used the
bench as a rest while the kiddies played on the playground equipment… You may have wondered why this
bench was even here… If so, you visited Arden’s Memorial Garden, and you probably didn’t know it.
Arden Gardeners established the garden in memory
of one of our late club founders, Ellen Colison. The club
purchased and installed the bench using Plant Sale
funds. Club members gathered early one Saturday
morning to clear the area and begin planting. Since that
date, an azalea was added in memory of another late
club member, Pat Harrington. Members continue to
care for the area, keeping it trimmed back as best as
possible. Yet, it needs more; more plants, more ways to
memorialize Ardenites, more community involvement.
Claudia Ploor and I are working on updating the
Memorial Garden this spring and summer. We both
have special family members we wish to honor in this
location. We plan to add more plants and/or shrubs to
the landscape. We also plan to add a memorial for our
trusted, 4-legged family members – our “Good Dogs
All” memorial. If you would like to contribute a plant or
shrub in memory of a loved one or member of the community, please contact either of us at the e-mail addresses listed at the end of this article. Our goal is to
make this piece of Arden a quiet, serene location where
citizens can enjoy the view and remember their loved
ones close to home. We welcome all input to the design
of the landscape.
Another way you can honor those who have gone
before us is to watch out for the garden. Like every
other public space in our community, it is prone to vandalism. Please keep watch and report vandals immediately. The space may not be “sacred ground” like the
cemetery space is, but it is precious to many in our
community. And those honored are precious to all. Help
us preserve their memory with honor and dignity.
To help, donate time or items, or make suggestions,
contact Claudia at dcploor@verizon.net; or me (Marge)
at margaret_mcgugan@yahoo.com.
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The Arden Gardeners
13th Annual and Perennial Plant Sale
LOCATION CHANGE— Going back to our roots!
Saturday
April 30, 2011
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
NO RAIN DATE
Great Gifts
for Mother’s Day!
Proceeds help beautify Arden on the
Severn’s community gardens and fund
scholarship awards.
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shake the box back and forth which is a wonderful activity for outside.
Painting with Cars or Trucks: Boys will love this
painting adventure. Find old toy cars and trucks with
wheels that have tread marks on them. Place a large
piece of paper on a flat surface with some paint deposits. Then the young children can drive their vehicles all
throughout the paint leaving tire marks. This painting
activity is very suitable for toddlers.
Painting with Balloons: Balloons that are not
blown all the way have a nice handle on the end, are
bright and appealing. Young children find delight in
simply being allowed to place balloons in paint. This
painting activity works well on a flat surface with the
paint sitting in aluminum foil pie tins.
Potato and Apple Paint Art: Potatoes and apples
can be used for painting as well. If the apple is cut side-
Large selections of Annuals, Perennials,
Herbs, Bulbs including the
Arden Gardeners
Plant of the Year for 2011
Mastercard and Visa Accepted!
Arden Town Hall
1026 Omar Drive, Crownsville
ways, it will display a star in the middle. Potatoes cut in
half can then have a design carved into it with a paring
knife. If choosing food to use for painting, it is important
to explain to the young children that it is an exception to
the rule that food is for eating.
There are so many ways for young children to create art work using paint and this article is a start. Many
preschool and craft websites offer ideas. Regardless of
what is chosen, the focus should be on the fun process
and not the product. With that emphasize, the creativity
in children can freely flow.
For more on great activities for kids of all ages, feel
free to visit my website, Circle of Ideas, on-line at http://
www.circleofideas.net/ to learn all sorts of interesting
activities to keep your kids occupied indoors without the
assistance of electronic gadgets or the old standby, TV.
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