Restaurant vs. Bank In Lakelands

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September 2006
Volume 8 Issue 8
Restaurant vs. Bank
In Lakelands
what’snews?
5K Race is Running into Lakelands
The Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk is
set to hit the streets on September 2,
details on page 20.
Lakelanders Encouraged To Log On and Vote
By Andrea Escher
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Photo Courtesy: Jon Long
Book Club Anyone?
The Empty Nesters group is debuting a new
book club open to all, check out page 6 for
the scoop.
Shaare Torah Coming Soon
Construction is nearing completion on
the synagogue site in Lakelands, story on
page 24.
Lakelands
Youngster Winning
Designer
Her winning design
will be featured on
this year's 5K
Run/Walk t-shirt,
meet the
eight-year-old
artist on page 14.
Photo Courtesy: Andrea Escher
or the past six years Lakelands residents have driven up and down
Lakelands Drive on a daily basis
passing the heavily wooded area of trees
bordering Lake Varuna, never imagining
Lakelands residents say they would
prefer a restaurant rather than a bank
at the 3.5 acre of undeveloped land
on Lakelands Drive.
the site will eventually feature the construction of a restaurant.
Classic Communities, the developer
of Lakelands, currently owns the parcel
of land which is slated for the construction of a 6,000 square foot restaurant on
the 3.5 acre site. The future restaurant is
old news to Lakelands residents who
have been urging Classic Communities
to forgo their plans to build a restaurant
and come up with a better alternative.
On
several
occasions
Classic
Communities President Steve Eckert has
stated to the Lakelands Leader that eventually a restaurant would be constructed on the
site; however, despite several discussions with
interested buyers in the restaurant business,
Eckert says he still has not found the right
business or design to fit the site.
Over the years quite a few residents
have actively opposed any construction on
the site and have even gone as far as organizing a resident petition to ban construction. The Lakelands Environmental
Management
and
Beautification
Committee held meetings with both
Classic Communities and the City of
Gaithersburg in an effort to try and come
up with alternatives such as suggesting
Classic Communities donate the land to
the City of Gaithersburg.
Citing concerns of increased traffic
back-ups, pedestrians and overall traffic
flow around Lakelands, residents say a
restaurant will add a significant number of
cars on an already busy Lakelands Drive.
Patrons entering and exiting the future
restaurant site would have to turn onto
Lakelands
Drive
at
the
main
entrance/exit off Great Seneca Highway.
A sole entrance/exit for the restaurant
parcel was not considered for construction off Great Seneca Highway and the
Maryland State Highway Administration
says they would more than likely not
grant the creation of another
ingress/egress on Great Seneca Highway,
just steps away from Lakelands Drive.
See RESSTAURAANTT VS. BANK continued on page 3
So Long,
Summer!
Lakelands Pool Closes
Labor Day Weekend
By Andrea Escher
Lakelands Dog Swim Returns!
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he "dog days" of summer may be nearing an end, but on Monday,
September 4 it will be all about some doggy fun in the sun! Once again
Lakelands will be turning over the pool (an hour before it closes for the summer season) to all Lakelands dogs.
Join your four legged canine friends and their owners for the annual
Lakelands Dog Swim at the pool on Monday, September 4, 2006 from 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. weather permitting.
This event is sure to be a "howling" good time! Last year over 75 pooches took to
the pool for a little splishing and splashing. If you missed last year's event and you
want to check out what it's all about, log on to www.lakelands.org and click on
"Photo Gallery" to view a video of last year's first ever dog swim.
All dog swim participants must be on leashes (that means your dog) on the
pool deck and please remember the doodie bags for clean up.
Dogs and their owners will be allowed in the main pool only! The lap pool
and children's wading pool will be open for regular use. Children and adults
not participating in the dog swim will not be permitted in the main pool. L
Lakelands residents
enjoy a few final
days of fun in the
sun before the
Lakelands pool
closes Labor Day.
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Photo Courtesy:
Bob London
Return Address:
The Lakelands Leader
960 Main Street
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Look out! The Lakelands pool is going
to the dogs! Join them for the annual
Lakelands Dog Swim on September 4.
Photo Courtesy: Joe Mills
By Andrea Escher
chool is back in session and
Halloween merchandise is filling the
shelves in retail shops, all signs that summer is once again coming to an end.
The Lakelands pool, which has been
the hot bed of activity for residents, saw
quite a bit of action this summer. With
pool parties, swim meets, swim lessons
and all around enjoyment of fun in the
sun, the Lakelands pool will officially close
for the summer season on Labor Day,
Monday, September 4. The pool will not
have extended hours past Labor Day.
A special thank you to all
Lakelands residents for their patience
with the debut of the new pool pass
system and the new pool management firm. The pool will re-open for
the 2007 season next May, only nine
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September 2006
managementmentions
By Debbie Durham, Community Manager
The Pool Has Closed But Please…
Do not discard your pool passes! The
passes issued to each resident are permanent passes. In March 0f 2007, each resident will receive "2007" sticker, 2007 Pool
Rules and a guest pass. Attach the sticker
to the back of your pass to make the pass
valid for 2007 swim season.
It is very important that you hold onto
your passes. The Facilities Committee will
discuss implementation of fees to replace
lost pool passes and extra guest passes.
This information will be sent to each resident with the 2007 Pool Rules.
Snack Bar
I would like to hear your opinion on
the snack bar this year. It would be great
to hear from you on what you liked about
the snack bar and what you thought we
could do a better job with. I understand
that many people want hot foods. I am
working on up grading to microwave pizza
and hot dogs next year! Feel free to email
me at debbie@lakelands.org with your
comments and suggestions.
The Lakelands Clubhouse Gets a Facelift
The Association has been so busy this
summer that I can honestly say I am happy
to see summer come to an end
The
Clubhouse has been given a face lift with
new paint inside and out, new floors
installed in the pool locker rooms, wood
floors have resurfaced and curtains will be
hung at the front entrance windows.
I am asking everyone to please treat the
rental rooms gently. Move as little furniture as possible, do not attach anything to
the walls and clean up after your event.
To make clean up easier, I have purchased cleaning supplies that will be made
available to anyone that uses the rooms. If
these items are not made available at the
end of your event, please ask the monitor
on duty to get them for you.
The new floors in the shower rooms
did not perform as I had anticipated, it
was nearly impossible to keep the floors
clean. The contractor that installed the
floors inspected them over the summer
and he also disappointed. The contractor will return the first week of
September to thoroughly clean the
Home Inspection Update
We still have about 100 residents that
have not responded to the 2006 Spring
Inspection Notification or to the second
notice that was mailed July 18, 2006.
Please send your response form to the
management office so that we may
remove your name from our list. If you
prefer, an email will work as well as the
response form. Please include your
name, address and the maintenance you
performed in response to your inspection notice. Email should be sent to
debbie@lakelands.org
The next step that the Association will
take to encourage residents to complete
the required maintenance is scheduling a
hearing for each resident with the
Covenants Committee. The committee
will discuss the maintenance violation(s)
with the resident and decide the best
course of action.
I would like to "Thank" all the residents that have already completed the
maintenance/repairs. General maintenance goes a very long way in keeping
property values up.
September 2006
floors and install a thicker topcoat so
that dirt will not adhere to the floor.
Blood Drive Scheduled
The blood drive that was held last year
was a huge success. Such a success, that
the Association will be scheduling another
blood drive this fall. Watch the web site
for more information.
Security
T. Cooper Security Consultants, Inc.
apprehended the juveniles that were
responsible for the most of the items
stolen from garages. These juveniles are
not Lakelands residents.
But unless everyone closes their
garage doors, thefts will begin again. In
August, T. Cooper noted about 35
garage doors open in an eight hour period. News about areas that are "easy
pickens" travels fast among the undesirable people. The goal is to make
Lakelands a place that undesirable people do not want to visit.
Questions for the Manager:
Resident: People are driving so fast they cut
the corners in the Mews and have
destroyed the grass. Why is speeding an
issue in the Mews and all of Lakelands.
Help?
Manager: Speeding is addressed in every
issues of the Leader. I can only guess that
the residents that read these articles say
"They can't mean me". I am in your community every day all day and I see people
speeding from Grandmothers to teens.
Everyone is in a hurry. There is one person that I see every morning when I enter
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RANT VS. BANK
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Taking residents concerns into consideration, Eckert approached the Lakelands
Community Board of Directors in July to discuss the possible change in use from
restaurant to bank. Eckert says in an effort to create less impact on traffic and
pedestrian flow into and out of Lakelands, Classic Communities is offering to construct a bank instead.
"A financial institution such as a bank will have limited hours during the week and
on weekends," said Eckert. "Traffic flow and pedestrian concerns will not be an issue
during the morning and evening rush hour and the bank would be closed during late
evening hours as opposed to if you had a restaurant on the site."
The Lakelands Board of Directors advised Eckert they would take Classic's new
concept to the community for a vote. In early July a survey was posted on www.lakelands.org asking residents to weigh in on whether they would prefer a restaurant or a
bank. While so far the overwhelming majority has voted to keep the site undeveloped,
Eckert and the LCA Board say leaving the site undeveloped is not an option.
Currently residents are saying they prefer a restaurant rather than a bank.
LCA President Jim Wakefield tells the Leader the survey will continue to be
posted online until September 15 and the LCA will provide to Classic
Communities with the final results. Lakelands residents are encouraged to log
on to www.lakelands.org and click on "Surveys" to post their vote for what they
would like to see at the community entrance.
To date Classic Communities has not filed additional requests to the City of
Gaithersburg's Planning Department to change the site plan from restaurant to
bank. So for now a restaurant continues to be in the works, but when and which
restaurant remains to be seen. L
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LCA
Board of Directors
Jim Wakefield
President
jim@lakelands.org
Lake Coulson
Vice President
lake@lakelands.org
Mark Ezrin
Director
mark@lakelands.org
Pat McCalley
Treasurer
pat@lakelands.org
Bev Frey
Secretary
bev@lakelands.org
By Andrea Escher
No Trash Service on Labor Day
Since Labor Day will fall on Monday,
September 4, Waste Management will not
be providing trash service on the holiday.
Trash service will resume on Thursday,
September 7. Please do not put your cans
or trash bags out prior to the holiday.
Thanks for you cooperation.
Please Change Those Burned-O
Out Bulbs
The sun is setting a little earlier every
evening and the alleyways in Lakelands are
looking pretty dark. We remind each and
every homeowner to take the time to
replace the burned-out light bulbs behind
the garages in the alleyways. Please help to
do your part to keep the community safe
and well lit.
EDITOR & ADVERTISING
MANAGER
Do Not Throw Out Your Pool Passes
The pool season is over but residents
are reminded not to throw away their pool
passes. Updated stickers for the 2007 season will be available beginning in the
spring. Residents will receive stickers to
place on their cards for next season and
SEPTEMBER calendarofevents
SEPT. 2 Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Run,
SEPT. 13
8:30 a.m. in Kentlands Market Square. Log on to
www.kentlands.org for more details.
SEPT. 4
SEPT. 6
SEPT. 11
MANAGEMENT
CMI
Debbie Durham
240-631-8338
debbie@lakelands.org
Slow Down! School is Back in Session
The familiar scene of children in the
neighborhood heading to school and
school buses around Lakelands is the sign
of the start of yet another school year! We
remind all motorists in the community to
please STOP when school bus lights are
flashing red and slow down and pay attention to children walking to school. Please
use caution, drive slowly and pay attention.
Lakelands Dog Swim at the Pool, 4:00 p.m. Pool closes
for the season!
Happy Labor Day! Management office closed for holiday.
SEPT. 19
Community Relations Committee Meeting, 7:00pm. Red
Room (1st floor) of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Communications Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor
of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Joe Mills for more
information at jmills549@comcast.net
Design Review Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m. 2nd floor of
the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Eric Kessler at
emkessler@comcast.net for more information.
SEPT. 12
SEPT. 15
Lakelands Environmental Management & Beautification
Committee, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Ron Smith at non-ron@comcast.net.
SEPT. 25
SEPT. 26
SEPT. 27
any upcoming seasons. Lost or thrown away
passes may be subject to a replacement fee.
Quite a few pool passes have not yet
been picked up by residents. Passes are
available for pick-up during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9-5) at the
Lakelands Clubhouse.
If you are in need of a Datawatch access
card please be sure to stop by the Lakelands
onsite management office on the 2nd floor to
get your card. Access to the pool/fitness
room is restricted and you must have a
Datawatch access card and pool pass to gain
entry to the Lakelands Clubhouse facility.
One access card is issued to each home in the
community free of charge. If you require additional cards or have lost your card, there is a
See IN BRIEF continued on page 14
Facilities Committee, 7:30 p.m. 2nd floor of Lakelands
Clubhouse, contact Scott Fischthal at fischthal1@comcast.net or 301-963-2308.
Lakelands Happy Hour & Line Dancing, 6:30 p.m. at the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact social@lakelands.org.
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd
floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact Peter Frey at
pff2006@verizon.net for more details.
Deadline for Design Review Applications for October DRC
meeting. Please contact the on-site management office at
240-631-8338 for an application.
Social Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Red Room at the
Lakelands Clubhouse. Contact social@lakelands.org for
more information.
Lakelands Community Association Board of Directors
Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Contact board@lakelands.org for more information.
Andrea Escher
301-519-1678
leader@lakelands.org
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Articles and letters submitted for
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CMI and the LCA do not endorse
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form, content and policies.
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Cristina Strigel
703-777-7676
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September 2006
September 2006
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assignmenteducation
Rachel Carson Report
T
he new school year began on August
28 for all Montgomery County
schools, including Rachel Carson
Elementary School (RCES).
New to the school this year is Assistant
Principal Belinda Drayton. In addition,
several new teachers have joined the staff
including Rachel Lubkin, teaching second
grade; Gwin Rebovich, teaching third
grade, and Jessie Bell, teaching fourth
grade. In addition, Doug Whitman has
been hired as a P.E. teacher and Randy
Ash, a former fourth grade teacher, is taking over as the Staff Development Teacher.
Perri Slosky, former Media Specialist, is
taking over as the safety patrol supervisor.
Principal Larry Chep said the School
Improvement Team met during the summer
and developed a new School Improvement
Plan which will focus on math and other ways
to support students who are not meeting
their proficiency level. In addition second
through fifth grade students will increase
their daily math instruction from 60 minutes
It’s Back to School for Students!
By Gina Dropik
to 75 minutes. Chep added the Team also
developed a new school-wide discipline
process which will go into effect at the start of
the school year.
Back to School Nights will be held on
September 6 for parents of pre-kindergarten through second graders and
September 7 for parents of third through
fifth graders and all Learning Centers.
This will give parents an opportunity to
meet their children's teachers and learn
about what tasks and goals will be accomplished for this school this year.
Kentlands resident Betsy Shiner, the
new president of the RCES Parent
Teacher Association (PTA), says she is
looking forward to a great school year.
Shiner said that the PTA will be conducting their annual Sally Foster fundraiser
shortly after the school year begins.
Other annual PTA events planned for
September include the Spaghetti Dinner
on September 15 and Dads and Donuts
on September 25. Shiner said that one
thing they will be doing differently this
year is to hold a few PTA meetings at
Governor's Square Apartments. "We want
to include those outside the immediate
neighborhood," she said. A translator will
be present during the meetings for those
who don't speak English.
We wish everyone a safe and success
back to school year!
Lakelands Park Middle School News
The start of the new school year at
Lakelands Park Middle School means a full
What Are they Reading?
Empty Nesters Club
Introduces New
Lakelands Book Club
T
he Empty Nesters Club is reviving a Book Club in
Lakelands! Interested readers should plan to
attend the group's first meeting on Thursday,
October 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakelands Clubhouse
in the Red Room. The Book Club is open to all
Lakelands residents, not just the Empty Nesters!
The Book Club will be reading the best selling
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novel, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime" by Mark Haddon. Here's a sneak peek:
Christopher Boone is a fifteen and has Asperger's, a
form of autism. He knows a great deal about math and
very little about human beings. When he finds his neighbor's dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey
which will turn his world upside down.
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. Suggestions
are always welcome for future Book Club readings.
For questions or more information please contact
Mickey at silvrfoxx1@aol.com. L
house! With the addition of an eighth
grade class, Principal Joe Sacco says they
have 875 students enrolled for the new
school year, 330 more students than last
year. In addition Sacco says thirty new staff
members have been hired.
Sacco said this year they are putting a
lot of emphasis on expanding the number
of students in the higher level classes. "I
have purchased an internet-based program
called Skills Tutor that will be used to help
move students from a proficient level to an
advanced level, which should increase our
number of gifted and talented (GT) students," said Sacco. He also explained that
students can work on the program in class
and at home which gives them a lot of
feedback. Sacco said they are also piloting
the Renzulli Program, another GT program from the University of Connecticut
that will be used in all science classes.
LPMS has received a grant from
Montgomery County for the Hidden
Gems program which identifies and nurtures students who were never in a GT
class prior. The school also received a grant
from the City of Gaithersburg for their
Parent University and the Jewels program,
which helps female students who have
been identified as needing additional academic support.
The County has set a goal of 80 percent
of all eighth graders taking algebra or
geometry. Sacco says that LPMS is currently at 77 percent, which is the highest percentage in its cluster. He said, "I think we'll
be up to 80 percent in two years."
Several new classes are being offered at
LPMS including Forensic Science, French,
Television Studio, and additional art and
choir classes. In addition, track has been
added as a new middle school program and
will be offered in addition to soccer, baseball
and basketball as a competitive sport.
Sacco is also looking into offering an
After Care Program at the school. Last year
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approximately a dozen students were bused to Ridgeview Middle School for Bar-T. "I am
hoping to have a program available here in September," said Sacco.
Back to School Night will be held at the school on September 13 for parents of sixth
graders, and September 14 for parents of seventh and eighth graders. Both events will be
held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and provides a great opportunity for parents to meet their children's teachers and learn about their classes.
Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) President Saghi Agha-Kahn said
her major goal for this year is to increase family participation in PTSA events and
on PTSA committees. In addition she hopes to develop collaborations with the
school to meet the school community's needs, increase PTSA membership and to
develop and maintain a solid budget.
Agha-Kahn said the PTSA will be conducting multiple fundraisers throughout the
year including selling a line of gift wrap and gifts in the first half of the year, and cookie dough in the second half of the year. "We will have a Bingo and Pizza Night in
November, our Second Annual Basketball Night in March, and a variety of movie nights
during the year," said Agha-Khan. Winter and spring concerts and art shows will be held
in conjunction with Scholastic Book Fairs. L
2006 – 2007
Montgomery County Public School Calendar
Aug. 28
Sept. 23
Sept. 27
First day of school
for students
Monday
Holiday—Labor Day
Tuesday
Holiday—Gubernatorial
primary election day
Saturday
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday Grading/planning
Oct. 2
Monday
Yom Kippur
Oct. 20
Friday
MSTA Convention
Oct. 31
Nov. 1
Nov. 7
Tuesday
First marking period ends
Wednesday Professional day for teachers No school for students
Tuesday
Holiday—General
Offices & schools closed
election day
Thursday
Parent conferences
Early release day K-8;
students dismissed after lunch.
Friday
Parent conferences.
Early release day K-8; students
Report cards distributed.
dismissed after lunch.
Thursday
Holidays—Thanksgiving
& Friday
Monday
Holiday—Christmas
Tues.-Fri.
Winter break
No school for students
and teachers
Sep. 4
Sept. 12
Nov. 9
Nov. 10
Nov. 23-24
Dec. 25
Dec. 26-29
2007
Jan. 1
Jan. 15
Jan. 19
Jan. 22
Feb. 1
Feb. 19
Feb. 27
Mar. 26
Mar. 27
April 2-5
Apr. 6 & 9
Apr. 11
May 28
Jun. 14
Jun. 15
Jun. 22
Monday
and teachers
and teachers
Monday
Monday
Holiday—New Year's Day
Holiday—
Martin L. King, Jr. Day
Friday
Second marking period ends
Monday
Professional day for teachers No school for students.
Some 10-month
employees work.
Thursday
Report cards distributed
Monday
Holiday—Presidents' Day
Tuesday
Grading/planning
Monday
Third marking period ends
Tuesday
Professional day for teachers No school for students
Mon.-Thurs. Spring break
and teachers
Fri. & Mon. Holidays—Easter
(Note: Passover begins
at sundown on April 2)
Wednesday Report cards distributed
Monday
Holiday—Memorial Day
Thursday
Last day of school
Students dismissed after lunch
for students
Friday
Professional day for teachers
Friday
Report cards mailed
September 2006
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from the designreview committee
At the regularly scheduled July and August meetings of the Lakelands Design Review Committee, the following thirty-nine (39) applications were reviewed.
Annika Petersen
744 Gatestone Street
Instillation of a concrete patio - Approved
with stip: Drainage: Any adverse drainage
requirements which might result from
construction of a deck, patio, or screened
porch must be considered and remedied.
Bob & Judy Murphy
1219 Main Street
Approve color for the front door Approved
Kelly Scherr
420 Danbridge Street
Install a storm door - Approved
Michael & Jennifer Slater
825 Still Creek Lane
Add screened porch with steps to rear of
house - Approved with stip: Drainage: Any
adverse drainage requirements which
might result from construction of a deck,
patio, or screened porch must be considered and remedied.
Bob Torche
701 Linslade Street
Enlarge garage to 26x26 - Approved with stip:
Siding & roofing to match current material.
Drainage: Any adverse drainage requirements which might result from construction of a deck, patio, or screened porch
must be considered and remedied.
Emil & Sherri Mara
462 Market Street East
Replace current stone patio with paver
patio and steps: Approved with stip:
must be considered and remedied.
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Michal & Gil Limonchik
1104 Main Street
Install satellite dish - Approved
Caren Shugarman
Take down tree leaning toward house:
Approved with stip: Management's office
must receive copy of approval from the
City of Gaithersburg, before any works
begins.
Take down three (3) maple trees - Denied
Aaron Yustein
1332 Main Mews
Install brick patio & replace back yard
grass - Approved with stip: Drainage: Any
might result from construction of a deck,
patio, or screened porch must be considered and remedied.
Alison Hancock
441 Lynette Street
Install deck over garage - Approved with
stip: Drainage: Any adverse drainage
construction of a deck, patio, or
screened porch must be considered and
remedied.
Install new laundry room addition Approved with stip: Drainage: Any
might result from construction of a
deck, patio, or screened porch must be
considered and remedied
Edward Tupling
509 Stonemason Drive
Modification of previously approved structure gazebo to reduce size & change location - Approved
Gary & Karen Myers
1375 Main Street
Add a deck to rear of house - Approved
with stip: Drainage: Any adverse drainage
porch must be considered and remedied
and vertical surfaces to be
painted/stained white or off white.
Add a flagstone patio to rear of house Approved with stip: Drainage: Any adverse
drainage requirements which might result
from construction of a deck, patio, or
remedied.
Mark & Carol Abrams
Landscaping - Approved
Install white stone bricks along sidewalk
& entire length of house -Denied as
The DRC Committee recommends using
similar materials as 409 Stonemason
Drive.
Kathy Inkles
627 Pheasant Street
Remove dead tree - Approved with stip:
Pending Management office receipt of
permit from the City of Gaithersburg
Trim dead limbs off oak tree - Approved
with stip: Pending Management office
receipt of permit from the City of
Gaithersburg
Add a dry stacked stone boarder around
flower bed in front of house - Approved
Mark & Debbie Ezrin
706 Turtle Pond Lane
Install a screen door - Approved
Steven & Lisa Schrier
Install granite stone edging - Approved
Chris & Cara Copeland
Install fence on back of property Approved with stip: Wood fences at
frontages or that abut community property shall be painted white. Wood fences in
other locations. i.e. rear yards & side
yards that do not abut community property must be finished by painting or staining white or off white.
Mike Wilson
Install open rear deck - Approved with stip:
must be considered and remedied
Gary Young
609 Lake Varuna Dr
Add a screened porch to back of house Approved with stip: Vertical surfaces to be
painted/stained white or off white to
match existing trim.
Add a stone walkway & stairs - Approved
Add a flagstone patio with a retaining
wall - Approved
Landscaping - Approved with stip: The
replaced trees to be set back at a minimum of 5ft from property line.
Facilties Committee
960 Main St
Install a fence around basketball court
area - Approved
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September 2006
Scott Friedman
Install in ground basketball hoop on side
of driveway - Approved
Adam & Pam Salem
Add removable concrete edging to the
front of house - Denied: The DRC
Committee recommends using similar
material as 409 Stonemason Dr.
Amy & Jeremy Cuber
710 Turtle Pond Lane
Install storm door& a build out for the
door - Approved
Barbara Chester
91 Golden Ash Way
Install a Storm Door - Approved
Dan & Marla Rubin
520 Kersten Street
Install a shed dormer - Approved
Evan Chu
909 Main Street
Replace exterior light fixture - Approved
with stip: Amy of the fixtures submitted
will be approved. Color of fixtures must
match if more than one fixture is
installed.
Sandy Wexler
618 Sill Creek Lane
Install flagstone walkway - Approved
Alan Marcus
465 Phelps Street
Install concrete stepping stones between
side walk & curb in the front yard Denied: Please submit plat to show property line.
Install stepping stones between driveway
pads - Denied: Please submit plat to show
property line.
September 2006
Pete & Bev Frey
Install red bricks on outside of fence line
along the edge - Approved
Patrick McCalley
Install granite cobbles along the front
yard edge - Approved
Mark Brandsdorfer
Fill in holes behind house to correct erosion problem, and add grass - Approved
with stip: Any adverse drainage requirements which might result from your
actions must be considered and remedied.
Install in-ground basketball hoop Approved with stip: Light may not be
installed
Jay & Amitha Emmanuel
Build a deck at the rear of house Approved with stip: Drainage: Any adverse
from construction of a deck, patio, or
remedied.
Build 5x6 mudroom bump out off the
kitchen into deck - Approved
Luke Wong
420 Main Street
Replace existing awing in front of store
with a red awing - Approved
Put in a new red awing over back door Approved
Bryan & Christine Sherman
805 Gatestone St
Add a addition over the garage with windows - Denied
Add two story addition with wood burning fireplace and brick chimney - Denied
Add a eight foot deck to upper level Denied
All requests need:
1. Need architectural drawings
2. Need signatures from 724, 728
Linslade st
3. Need signatures from 809 Gatestone St
Andrew Hausman
Add a square paver patio - Approved with
stip: Any adverse drainage requirements
which might result from the construction
of a deck, patio, or screened porch must
be considered and remedied.
Landscaping - Approved with stip: Any
might result from the construction of a
deck, patio, or screened porch must be
considered and remedied.
Stephen & Denna Miskiel
1377 Main Street
Add a flagstone patio to rear of house Approved with stip: Any adverse drainage
requirements which might result from the
Add a boxwood around patio - Approved
with stip: Any adverse drainage requirements which might result from the construction of a deck, patio, or screened
Mike & Jan Anderson
923 Main Street
Replace garage door - Approved
Pete & Christine Bechtel
621 Lake Varuna Drive
Add patio - Approved with stip: Any adverse
from the construction of a deck, patio, or
remedied.
Landscaping - Approved
Add a crepe myrtle tree - Approved with
stip: Must be 5ft from property line
Replace existing 2x3 flagstone path with a
2x2 - Approved with stip: Any adverse
from the construction of a deck, patio, or
remedied.
Jim & Barbara Barry
310 Inspiration Lane
Add a 15x12 flagstone in backyard Approved with stip: Please provide verification of material
Flagstone not to exceed 15x12.
Gregory Walsh
937 Gentlewood Street
Install basketball hoop above the garage
door - Approved
Replace garage lights - Approved
Richard Lamagna
410 Lakelands Drive
Installation of concrete patio under
recently installed deck.
Build a walkway from garage to the
basement
Both Denied: Please provide the following
information: house plat and drawing of
the project
NOTE:
Applications must
be submitted by
September 25, 2006
for the
October DRC Meeting.
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news&events
Empty N esters C lub A nnounces F all E vents
Empty Nesters enjoyed an evening of great food and friends at the home of
Nancy and Art Rogers in August.
W
Photo Courtesy:Bev Frey
By Bev Frey
ith fall just around the corner, the Empty Nesters Club has been busy hosting and planning some future events. In August, Nancy and Art Rogers hosted a "fancy" hors d'oeuvre party, where friends enjoyed great food and conversation. And the men didn't even turn on the Redskins game! As always, we outdid ourselves. Thanks to the Rogers for their hospitality!
Since good food is of the essence, Saturday, September 30 is Dining Out at Café
Mileto on Mateny Road in Germantown at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements have been made
for a private dining area, and dinner/ beverage costs is each person's responsibility.
Please RSVP to Bev at bafpff@aol.com or 301-330-6197 for more information. Hope
that you can join us for a great Italian dinner.
And something new for all…The Empty Nesters Club is sponsoring a new Book
Club that is open to everyone who likes to read! The first meeting of the book club
will be Thursday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Red Room. The selection
for the month is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night -Time" by Mark
Haddon. The book is easily available on line or at local bookstores. So read the book
(or not) and join the group for a lively discussion. Suggestions are welcome for future
book selections.
Please contact Mickey at silvrfoxx1@aol.com for more information.
Some plans in the works include a Holiday Party, the second annual Progressive
dinner and a Chili tasting party…good for a cold winter night. We are also looking
for a golfer who would like to organize a golf outing for fall. Any volunteers?
For further information, please log on to the Lakelands website. On the menu bar,
click "Clubs" to find the Empty Nesters. Hope to see you soon. L
“Taste” of Gai thersburg A dds
New Flavor to Annual Festival
For twenty five years the streets of Olde
Towne Gaithersburg have come alive each fall
as the City hosts its annual Celebrate
Gaithersburg street festival. To honor its
quarter century status, organizers this year
have added several exciting features, including a Taste of Gaithersburg and a World
Market. It all takes place on Sunday,
September 17 from Noon to 5 p.m. A several block area around the intersection of
Summit and Diamond Avenues will be
closed to traffic as revelers enjoy music, food,
arts, crafts, amusements and more.
New this year is the "Taste" of
Gaithersburg. Local restaurants will be on
hand to offer delectable samples from their
menus. Enjoy a wide range of culinary
delights ranging from Southern BBQ to
Indian curry. Other fair favorites, including funnel cakes and ice cream, will be
available throughout the festival.
The City World Market is also a new
addition. Artisans, importers and entertainers from around the globe will share
their wares and talents under the World
Market tent, located in the parking lot
adjacent to the Wells/Robertson House
near City Hall. A unique element of the
World Market is an education initiative,
supported by Gaithersburg's Economic
Development office. Qualifying artisans
received 10 hours of free business development training over the summer, including
information on registering a business,
where and how to obtain loans, product
pricing, marketing, and more. The City
World Market is sponsored in part by
Washington Woman magazine, the
Gaithersburg-Germantown and the
Greater Maryland Hispanic Chambers of
Commerce, and Montgomery College.
Four stages of live entertainment will
showcase a wide range of musical styles.
Singer-songwriter Josh Kelley kicks off
the entertainment on Stage I, the City
Hall Concert Pavilion, at 12:45 p.m.
He's followed by The Pat McGee Band,
a rock & roll favorite originally from
Richmond, Virginia, who takes center
stage at 2:45 p.m. Stage I is sponsored
by Carriage Homes at Summit Crossing
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On Stage II in Olde Towne Park, near the train station, enjoy the blues and boogie
sounds of Deanna Bogart at Noon. Then kick up your heals to the vintage sounds of the
Fabulous Hubcaps at 3 p.m. Stage II is sponsored by Ryan Homes at Hidden Creek.
Stage III on North Summit will feature the Latin rhythms of Sol y Rumba throughout
the day. A variety of community performances, including dance and choral music, can
be found on Stage IV on East Diamond Avenue.
Youngsters are in for a special treat with interactive theatre, games, demonstrations and
amusements. Little ones will enjoy wandering through Bubble Island, or trying their skills on
the Forest Oak Boy Scouts rope bridge. Creativity comes alive at the Black Cherry Puppet
Theatre and the Middle Earth Studios, with costumed story telling and creative dramatics.
Explore the natural world in the Discovery Creek Rolling Rainforest, marvel at Mad Science
of Washington, and stick your tongue out with the creatures of Reptiles Alive.
A Kids Health and Fitness Area features karate and tumbling demonstrations, speed
and agility drills, and the chance to be in your own safety video with KinderVision.
Moon bounces, slides, a climbing wall and an obstacle course round out the family fun.
The Children's Activity area, located in the parking lot adjacent to City Hall, is sponsored in part by Washington Parent magazine.
Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County will be on site at the festival, constructing the
actual front wall for one of the dozens of town homes Habitat volunteers are currently building in Burtonsville, Maryland. Dozens of other nonprofit groups will also be on hand with
information and resources on a wide range of topics.
The City of Gaithersburg will recognize its newest citizens during a naturalization ceremony conducted at noon at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Immediately following the
swearing in, the Mayor and City Council will present awards for the Outstanding
Organization, Distinguished Citizen and Distinguished Friend of Gaithersburg.
Ample free parking is available at the public garage on the corner of South Summit
and Olde Towne Avenues. Additional parking is available at the Activity Center at
Bohrer Park. There will also be shuttle service to and from satellite parking at Lakeforest
Shopping Center. Please note that no alcohol, skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, or pets
are allowed at the event.
The festival is sponsored in part by MIX 107.3 FM and Washington's CW Television
(formerly The WB). For a complete festival schedule visit the City's website at
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/celebrate or call 301-258-6350.
Gaithersburg Crime Reports Now Available Online
The Gaithersburg Police Department announced in August that summaries of serious
crimes and crime trends reported in the City are now available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/crime.
The crime summaries will be posted daily or as needed by the Police Community
Services Division. Previously the summaries were distributed to affected communities via
e-mails unique to each neighborhood. Individuals and communities are now directed to
the City's website, where City-wide information will be posted. The Community Services
Division will continue to contact neighborhoods if specific crime trends are detected.
"It is our hope that additional eyes and ears will help us solve more crimes," said
September 2006
Gaithersburg Police Chief Mary Ann Viverette. "Perhaps neighbors who see the summaries online will have information or remember something that can help."
The Gaithersburg Police Department is a nationally-accredited law enforcement
agency that shares responsibility for services with the Montgomery County Police, providing coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Department responds to calls for
service as necessary, and utilizes community action teams, when appropriate, to solve
problems and deal with issues affecting the safety of all City neighborhoods.
For more information please call 301-258-6400 or visit the City of Gaithersburg Police
website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/police.
15th Annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
The 15th Annual Oktoberfest will be held on Sunday, October 8 from noon to 4:00
p.m. on the Kentlands Green adjacent to the Kentlands Mansion. Enjoy Bavarian music,
dance and food, crafts, children's activities and more. Free parking will be available at the
GE Site as well as shuttle service to the site. Watch next month for more information.
Gaithersburg To Host Crab, BBQ Feast in September
The entire community is invited to enjoy crabs and BBQ as the City of Gaithersburg
hosts its Crab Feast & Karaoke Night on Saturday, September 30 at the Montgomery
County Agricultural Center, 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the buffet will be available at 6:00 p.m. Catered by
Red Hot & Blue, the buffet features pulled pork and chicken, baked beans, potato salad,
and desserts. Crabs will be served from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music and Karaoke will run
from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Admission is $35 for City of Gaithersburg residents and $39 for nonresidents.
Children 10 and under will be admitted for half price. Groups of 10 or more will receive
a discount of $2 per ticket. Beverages will be available for an additional fee. Ticket sales
are limited, so early purchase is recommended. Tickets are available now and can be purchased at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue. For more
information please contact 301-258-6350 or parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov. L
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Coming Attractions!
Upcoming Events
Produced by the
Lakelands Social Committee
September 2006
•
Lakelands Dog Swim
Monday, September 4
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lakelands Pool
The pool is closing and it's time to turn the pool over to the dogs! Bring
your four-legged friend to the pool with a leash and doggy clean up bag.
•
Happy Hour & Line Dancing
Friday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Lakelands Clubhouse
Let's dance! This month's Happy Hour will include the usual beer, wine
and sodas and appetizers courtesy of Cantina D'Italia and line dancing
instruction courtesy of Lakelands own Two Left Feet dance studio. We
hope to see you there. Adults only, please!
Proudly sponsored by…
285 Kentlands Boulevard • 301-3346-22499
217 Market Street West
301-9948-88858
lakelandslistings
Compiled by the Prigal Brothers, Re/Max Realty
FOR SALE
Address
633 Chestnut Hill Mews
301B Cross Green Street
339B Cross Green Street
605 Gatestone Mews
22 Golden Ash Way
29B Golden Ash Way
32 Golden Ash Way
99 Golden Ash Way
102 Golden Ash Way
532 Kersten Street
619 Linslade Street
418 Lynette Street
643A Main Street
657A Main Street
732B Main Street
1013 Main Street
460 Lynette Street
471 Market East Mews
254B Market Street East
417 Phelps Street
422 Phelps Street
428 Phelps Street
453 Phelps Street
Housing Type
Townhouse
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Cottage
Single Family
Townhouse
Condo-Town
Townhouse
Cottage
Townhouse
Single Family
Townhouse
Townhouse
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Condo-Town
Townhouse
Townhouse
Cottage
Condo-Town
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Single Family
Single Family
UNDER CONTRACT
Address
461 Lakelands Drive
744 Lake Varuna Mews
717B Main Street
453 Lynette Street
468 Lynette Street
Housing Type
Townhouse
Single Family
Condo-Town
Single Family
Townhouse
Townhouse
SOLD
Address
433 Clayhall Street
331A Cross Green St.
625 Gatestone Square St.
35A Golden Ash Way
624 Lake Varuna Drive
628A Main Street
Housing Type
Townhouse
Condo-Town
Townhouse
Condo-Town
Single Family
Condo-Town
Model
Fairgate
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Melville
Vintage
Mt. Vernon
Vintage
Fairgate
Georgetown
Tarquin
Georgetown
Georgetown
Mt. Vernon
Tarquin
Fairgate
Builder
Ryan Homes
Ryland
Ryland
Main Street
Ryan Homes
Miller & Smith
Ryland
Miller & Smith
Main Street
Miller & Smith
Mt. Vernon
Turnberry II
Fairgate
Fairgate
Fairgate
Single Family
Chesterfield
Bartholomew
Miller & Smith
Ryan Homes
Ryland
Ryland
Ryland
Ryan Homes
Ryan Homes
Main Street
Ryland
Classic
Ryan Homes
Ryan Homes
Ryan Homes
NV Homes
NV Homes
NV Homes
Model
Jefferson
Michener
Mt. Vernon
Builder
Michael Harris
Ryan Homes
Ryland
Fairgate
Fairgate
Ryan Homes
Ryan Homes
Model
Turnberry
Georgetown
Fairgate
Georgetown
Abernathy
Georgetown
Builder
Classic
Ryland
Ryan Homes
Ryland
NV Homes
Ryland
List Price
$549,000
$469,900
$465,000
$555,000
$849,900
$539,900
$459,870
$545,000
$560,000
$549,900
$775,000
$599,900
$739,000
$419,000
$418,900
$464,500
$684,900
$520,000
$540,000
$446,900
$540,000
$545,000
$539,000
$549,900
$875,000
$1,119,999
$1,110,000
DOM
42
19
58
218
56
84
91
98
10
145
70
48
77
55
74
34
6
125
411
10
96
103
17
60
113
29
3
List Price
$669,900
$874,900
$453,000
$819,000
$549,900
$539,900
DOM
15
63
110
107
8
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List Price
$565,000
$417,500
$574,900
$423,000
$1,195,000
$414,414
Sold Price DOM
$560,000
91
$415,000
57
$550,000
36
$415,000
21
$1,150,000 27
$414,414
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Listings as of 08/17/06
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.
MANAGEEMENT Continued from page 3
the community and I know they are going 45mph. They are an accident waiting to happen.
The grass in most of the Mews is ruined because residents drive too fast to negotiate the curves. The one to two seconds you gain by speeding, will not shorten
your commute. This is a very young community with hundreds of children and
it only takes a second for a tragedy to occur. Please slow down. Children need
to look both ways before crossing a street and drivers need to slow down. I will
get off my soap box now but if you see people speeding and can get their tag
number, report it to the police at 301-279-8000. The Lakelands security contractor has issued a number of speeding tickets to residents and will continue with
the hope that it will make people reduce their speed.
Resident: There are a number of kids going to the pool alone and they are under the
age of 12. I thought all children under the age of 12 had to be with a person over 18.
Manager: You are correct. This rule was put in place to protect your children.
Young children need to be supervised by an adult at all time when they are at the
pool. On the Pool Pass Application we ask for each birth date of each children.
Unfortunately, some residents decided not to provide this information or just
gave the wrong date. If you see underage children at the pool alone please let me
know and I will contact the parents. L
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Kentlands Film Society
Memberships Sell Out
First Screening
To Be Held
September 24
By Judy Hubbard
W
hat a great idea! That's what Robert
Randolph and his brother-in-law,
Artie Wehrhahn concluded when
they were discussing classic archival films and
the possibility of showing them at the
Gaithersburg Arts Barn to local residents.
The conversation was a natural one since
Artie manages the film vaults for the
Museum of Modern Art, home of one of the
world's most important collections of preserved original motion pictures - ranging from
Thomas Edison's work of 1884 to films made
by Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese in
the 1990s. Robert approached the Kentlands
Citizens Assembly Board of Trustees with the
idea. The Board suggested Robert work with
the Kentlands Community Foundation to
revive the Foundation's dormant Kentlands
Film Society; the Kentlands Community
Foundation picked it up; and the present
Kentlands Film Society was born!
A survey established the kinds of films
that residents prefer. People in Kentlands
obviously like films, however they like
many different films. As a community we
resemble a family in which the members
all want to go to a different theater in the
multiplex! The survey did establish that
September 2006
there is a strong interest in dramatic films
as well as foreign and independent films.
Classics from the 40s and 50s were popular and the Programming Committee did
consider some of these but found that film
quality was often a problem. Hence
Robert's original idea had to be changed.
The Programming Committee after viewing more than 80 films in the course of 8
weeks made its final selection of the following five outstanding films to be shown
at the Arts Barn:
September 24, 2006
Monsieur Ibrahim
(French with English subtitles) rated R
November 12, 2006
Run, Lola Run
(German with English subtitles) rated R
January 21, 2007
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
(USA) rated G
March 11, 2007
I'm Not Scared
(Italian with English subtitles) rated R
May 6, 2007
Nowhere in Africa
(German with English subtitles) rated R
Once the films were chosen, the committee needed to publicize them. At this point
Andrew Lefton and his daughter, Andreana,
arrived on the scene and offered their help.
They astounded the committee with their
artistic and technical skill as well as generously donating their printing facility. They produced a beautiful brochure including descrip-
Clockwise from left: Maureen Green;
Jacqueline Lefton; Pouyan Amirshahi;
JoAnn Stengel; Joanne Shields;
Andreana Lefton; Ann Tognetti;
Bonnie Dunn; Judy Hubbard.
tions of the films and an application form.
Subscriptions are $30.00 per person for all
five films and are transferable to someone else
if the purchaser is unable to attend a show.
No activity in Kentlands is complete without a social aspect. Joanne Shields and
JoAnn Stengel are organizing a social hour to
precede the film and an informal discussion
following the film. Both events will be in the
Carriage House next door to the Arts Barn.
Some enthusiastic residents, led by cochairs Judy Hubbard and Ann Tognetti, with
the help of the Kentlands Community
Foundation and the Kentlands Citizens
Assembly, have converted a great idea into
reality. Although subscriptions are already sold
out, there will be a limited number of individual tickets (12-15 per night) at $7.00 for walkins on the night of each movie. Subscription
members may pick up their season ticket at
the Gaithersburg Arts Barn on September
24th, the night of the first movie. L
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P
erforming an eclectic set of jazz and world rhythms
from 1930's jazz to 1970's funk and everything in
between, the Swingin' Swamis will introduce listeners to a
wide variety of popular and lesser known music during a
free Backyard Concert at Gaithersburg's Kentlands Green
on Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. The concert was
originally scheduled for August 3, but was postponed due
to excessive heat.
This concert is part of Gaithersburg's "On Stage"
summer concert series, which includes more than thirty engaging, enriching and enjoyable concerts and performances. Performances are held at the Concert Pavilion in Olde
Towne, the Arts Barn in Kentlands, and in parks throughout the City. All outdoor performances are free. For more information call 301-258-6350. L
IN BRIEF Continued from page 4
site management office. If you have any
questions regarding the process, please
contact Community Manager Debbie
Durham at 240-631-8338.
Building a Deck or Fence?
There is still time for those last
minute installation of fences, decks and
other landscaping improvements to
homes before winter arrives. The
Lakelands Design Review Committee
(DRC) reminds all homeowners a Design
Review Application MUST be submitted
PRIOR to any modifications to the exterior of your home. Applications are
reviewed by the DRC the first Monday of
every month. The Lakelands on-site management office must receive applications
by the 25th of each month. Applicants
will be notified in writing regarding their
change requests. To eliminate the possibility of a delay, it is helpful to include
designs, sketches, photographs, color
samples, etc. This will help the committee gain a better picture of the changes
you intend to make to your home.
Applications are available for downloading on www.lakelands.org or at the on-
Are You New to Lakelands?
Welcome! Please take a moment to
stop by the Lakelands Clubhouse on
Main Street to pick up your Clubhouse
access card and any additional information you may need to help you easily transition to your new home in Lakelands.
Just a quick FYI: trash is removed on
Monday and Thursday, and recycling is
collected on Thursday. To obtain a recycling bin, please contact the City of
Gaithersburg at 301-258-6370. For more
information about life in Lakelands,
please contact the on-site management
team at 240-631-8338.
$12.00 fee. Access cards will also only be
issued during normal business hours from
the management office.
September Board of Directors Meeting
The Lakelands Community Association
Board of Directors will conduct their regularly scheduled Board meeting on
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:00
p.m. at the Lakelands Clubhouse, 2nd
floor. We hope to see you there. L
LakelandsT-Shirt Contest Winner
Imagines 5K’s Community Spirit
Moving Her
Photo Courtesy: Susan Mudd
Swingin’ Swamis Concert on Kentlands
Village Green Rescheduled for September 7
By Susan Mudd
A
ccording to Emiko Fukado's mother,
Maria, she was "thrilled, but kind of in
disbelief" when she heard the good news
about winning the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K
Race T-shirt contest. Eight-year-old Emiko
spent much of her summer in Japan, visiting
her grandmother, so we contacted Emiko
through email to find out more about her
contest entry, which illustrates this year's
theme: Community Spirit on the Move!
"I love my neighborhood," Emiko
explained. Living in Lakelands on Market
Street West, Emiko has never run in the race
that winds through the Kentlands and
Lakelands neighborhoods, but still wanted
to draw a picture for the contest. "The picture I drew is of me running and my friend
cheering me on." Emiko used deep vibrant
blues, oranges and purples in the picture
because she thought they were pretty colors.
She loves to draw, and it comes as no surprise that art is a favorite activity at school.
Gymnastics is a close second.
The contest itself has been a tradition for 5K racers and walkers will be proudly
over a decade, and supports one of the
displaying the winning artwork of
Kentlands Community Foundation's goals in Lakelands oonw eight year-old Emiko
promoting the cultural arts. Over 200 entries
Fukado on this year's race t-shirt.
were submitted for this year's contest, and
winners were selected for four different age categories. Emiko, as the grand prize winner,
will receive a $50.00 check for her design, plus the honor of seeing her picture on every race
t-shirt. Each of the other category winners will receive $25.00 checks, and all entries will be
on display on race day, September 2. Emiko, and the other age group winners will be presented their cash prizes during the Post-Race Festival in Market Square shortly after the 5K
Run & Walk finish. Winning the other age categories were Sophia Campana (ages 5 and
under); Camille Horan (ages 9 - 11) and Elizabeth Escobar (ages 12 - 15).
Will Emiko run in the race this year? "No, but I will still go to the event, "she said.
Now that's community spirit. L
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HAPPY B IRTHDAY!
H
appy belated birthday wishes to Cameron
Levine! Cameron celebrated his 6th birthday on
August 7. Cameron enjoyed spending the day with
family and friends, but most importantly opening up
all those presents. We hope you had a great day.
H
appy birthday to Grace Stephens who will
celebrate her 3rd birthday on September 4.
Grace will be hosting a party for her friends at
the Germantown Volunteer Fire Department,
Station #29. We hope you have a great birthday.
H
H
appy birthday to Ayliana Moses who will
celebrate her milestone first birthday on
September 9. Ayliana's mom and dad say the
past year has been the best year of their lives and
they can't wait to party for her big birthday bash!
appy belated birthday wishes to Kayla
DeAngelis! Kayla celebrated her 3rd birthday
on August 26 with her parents and baby sister Ava
as well as family and friends at the Potomac Horse
Center. We hope you enjoyed your birthday and ate
lots of cake and ice cream.
H
appy belated birthday wishes to Matthew
Antolick! Matthew celebrated his 2nd birthday on
July 15 and had a cake and ice cream party with his parents, four-year-old brother James and lots of family and
friends. We hope you had a super second birthday.
H
appy birthday to Alexa Linchuck who will
celebrate her 4th birthday on September 9.
Alexa plans to spend her birthday having a party
with her family and friends but is especially looking forward to that yummy cake and ice cream.
H
appy birthday to Kate Faraone! Kate will be celebrating her 5th birthday on September 30 and
says she will have a party with her friends and family
and all of her back to school friends. We hope you have
a super birthday.
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H
appy belated 1st birthday wishes
to Abigail and Madalyn Peska!
The girls celebrated their big birthday
on August 12 with family and friends.
Big brother Alexander says his little sisters had a great birthday and they can't
wait till they turn two! We hope you
both had a great day!
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Happy Hour, Dancing, a Murder
Mystery and a New York Trip
Quite a Bit is In Store for Lakelands Social Events This Fall
Photo Courtesy:Kelli Knight
(L-R) Jan Stevens, Nancy Smith, Ron
Smith and Mickey Stevens catch up at
the Hawaiian Luau Happy Hour.
By Kelli Knight
T
he Lakelands Social Committee hosted
several great events this summer. From
the pool opening party to the Fourth of
July BBQ bash and monthly happy hours,
there was something for everyone to enjoy
this summer.
After taking the month of August off to
enjoy those last weeks of summer fun, the
Lakelands Happy Hour will return on
Friday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. with an
evening of beer, wine and sodas as well as
appetizers courtesy of Cantina D'Italia.
This month's Happy Hour will include
line dancing! Representatives from Two
Left Feet on Market Street West will be
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providing dance instruction. You won't
want to miss it.
We have decided to bring back the
Murder Mystery Dinner Party in
October. The event has been planned
for Saturday, October 28, just in time
for Halloween! The evening will include
dinner courtesy of Buca Di Beppo as
well as beer wine and sodas. After dinner enjoy a entertaining murder mystery show full of twists, turns and surprises. The cost for this event is $20.00
per person. This event is limited to the
first 60 residents who sign up, so register today by calling Sandra at the
Lakelands Clubhouse, 240-631-8338.
The annual community bus trip to New
York City for the holidays is back! Save the
date of Saturday, December 9. More details
will be announced soon so watch the
Lakelands Leader and www.lakelands.org. L
September 2006
Thinking of
Running for the
Board of Directors?
By Andrea Escher
A
re you toying with the notion of running for a seat on the Lakelands Community
Association (LCA) Board of Directors? Then this is your chance! The LCA will be
hosting Board elections this November.
An election packet will be mailed to all homeowners within the coming weeks. A Call
for Candidates Application will also be included. Residents interested in serving on the
Board of Directors should fill out the form and return it to the on-site management
office by the posted deadline date. So watch your mailbox for more information.
Residents interested in serving on the
Board of Directors should fill out the form and return it to the
on-site management office by the posted deadline date.
Residents will cast their votes for two candidates to serve on the Lakelands
Community Association Board of Directors. The Board positions currently held by Lake
Coulson and Mark Ezrin are up for re-election. At press time, it is unknown if eiither of
these Board members will seek to run for additional terms on the Board. So if you are
eager to serve your community via the Board of Directors, this is your chance.
In late October residents will receive a second mailing featuring the biographies of all
candidates running for the Board as well as a proxy ballot. Elections will be held during
the Lakelands Community Association Annual Meeting to be held in November. Date
and time will be determined.
Be sure to watch The Lakelands Leader for complete Lakelands election coverage this fall. L
Good Things Come to Those Who Log On!
So Why Haven’t You
Logged On to
www.lakelands.org?
By Andrea Escher
W
ww.lakelands.org is the official
source, other than the Lakelands
Leader, for up-to-date community news,
information
and
correspondence.
Residents have found the community message board as the perfect place to chat with
neighbors regarding references for contractors, pose questions regarding high utility
bills and whether attic fans are a plus for
your home. Other features such as the
address book and classifieds are two of the
most frequently viewed pages.
with prizes to entice and encourage residents to log on! So be sure to watch the
Lakelands Leader and www.lakelands.com
for more details.
If you are a new resident to Lakelands
or a long-time resident who has never
logged on, please log on to www.lakelands.org and click "Request Log-In." A login name and password will be emailed to
you shortly. For questions regarding the
www.lakelands.org website please call the
Lakelands On-Site Management office at
240-631-8338.
We'll see you online! L
Here are some interesting facts about
www.lakelands.org:
• 988 of 1302 of Lakelands residents
have logged on at least once since moving in (that's 75.9%)
• From July 18, 2006 to present the
Message Board had 10,124 page views
(WOW!)
• www.lakelands.org has an average of
1,117 page views per day
• www.lakelands.org has an average of
7,819 page views per week
• The most responded to survey was back
in November 2004 entitled "Bubble
Over the Pool?" with 123 responding
The Lakelands Communications
Committee would like to see even more
resident participation on the website. In
the coming months, the Communications
Committee will be hosting several contests
September 2006
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13th Annual Kentlands/Lakelands
5K Set for Saturday, September 2
Parking Restrictions
And Street Closings
Will Affect Both
Kentlands and
Lakelands
BY BRIDGET RYDER, KENTLANDS COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION MANAGER
O
n Saturday September 2 over 1,500
participants are expected to participate in this year's 5K race through
the Kentlands and Lakelands neighborhoods. The race starts and ends near Market
Square, bringing participants and their
friends and family to Kentlands/Lakelands
business area. However, in order to ensure
the safety of all race participants, race streets
will be closed to parking before and during
the race and car traffic will be restricted.
The Kentlands Community Foundation
realizes the need to restrict parking and
close streets or restrict access during the race
may inconvenience some residents and
Market Street merchants. The City thanks
you in advance for your attention and
understanding, and greatly appreciate the
cooperation of the merchants of Market
Square and the residents of Kentlands and
Lakelands. Please call The Foundation with
any questions at 301-926-6636.
The first event of the day will be the Kids'
Fun Runs, which will take place in Market Square at 8:00 a.m. The 5K race will follow
beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Golden Ash Way, just east of the intersection of Inspiration
Lane. The 5K finish line will be on Market Street East near Main Street. Most roads are
Photo Courtesy: Jon Long
due to be reopened by 9:30 a.m. We will close sections of Market Street and Center Point
Way to create a pedestrian friendly area for our post-race Merchant's Expo.
It is suggested that you plan your schedule around this event. You will not be allowed on to
the course while the runners are participating. The course marshals will do their best to re-route
you or get you across the course when they consider it safe.
The 5K race is a wonderful community event and brings together runners and walkers of all ages, volunteers, neighbors and community members from the greater
Gaithersburg area. Please join us this year and show your support. You may register or
volunteer online at www.kentlands.org. If you have any questions or comments, please
call the Kentlands Community Foundation at 301.926.6636. L
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September 2006
Your Capital Contribution
Vote Is Still Needed
D
uring the several past months, the Lakelands Community Association (LCA)
Board of Directors and Budget & Finance Committee have been gathering votes
to pass Article 5, allowing the LCA to amend the governing documents. This
change will allow the Association to collect a Capital Contribution fee from new homebuyers. To refresh your memory, original Lakelands homeowners paid a one time fee
that helped cover the cost of establishing the LCA and community facilities. Amending
Article 5 would allow the LCA to assess new home-buyers this one time fee, which would
be three times the monthly dues or approximately $225.00 paid at settlement. These
reserve funds would be used for future improvements to the community, helping defray
rising costs. All new homeowners will pay this one-time Capital Contribution fee at no
cost to you, the current owner.
If you recently received a ballot in the mail please take a moment to vote for or
against amending the governing documents, and return the signed and dated ballot
to the On-Site Management office. For those who still need to vote, ballots are available at the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Please return your vote to:
Lakelands Community Association
960 Main Street
or
Fax# 240.631.8311
Thank you for your support.
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It’s Back to School Time
For Your Pet, Too!
he end of summer can be a difficult
transition time for the family dog.
After having the children home to
play with all summer, your best friend
may be lonely and bored — especially if
mom and dad are off at work all day.
A sudden change in routine can
cause an otherwise happy, wellbehaved dog to display undesirable,
even destructive behaviors.
Exercise is key
If Buddy has started chewing on the
furniture or messing in the house, it's
time to take action.
Exercise is one of the most important
elements in solving the problem, because
a well-exercised dog is more likely to sleep
than chew up the sofa. The family pet is
probably getting less physical activity,
mental stimulation and one-on-one
attention than he's been accustomed to
over the summer. Boredom can cause
him to get into all sorts of trouble when
he's home alone.
Best Friends trainers recommend
pumping up your dog's exercise routine
to at least 30 minutes a day. An active
round of fetch, a long walk, or roughhousing with canine friends at the dog
park are all good options. If possible,
they suggest, exercise him in the morning, so he's tired and ready for a nap
when you walk out the door.
Training refresher
A refresher training course can also be
a good idea at this time of year. During
unstructured summer days, your pet's
previous training may have been forgotten from lack of regular practice. For his
own safety, every dog should be able to
consistently obey basic commands like
September 2006
"come", "sit", "down" and "stay" , say Best
Friends trainers.
If your pet has forgotten his basic
skills — or has never been trained - now is
a good time to enroll in a group class in
Basic Manners. You'll learn proper techniques for correcting and reinforcing
behaviors.
If your dog already knows the basics,
an advanced training course can help you
keep him challenged. There are a wide
range of specialty courses and training
classes available as well as competitive
programs like agility and freestyle that
will engage mind as well as body.
Dogs like to have a job, say Best
Friends trainers, and any regularly-practiced training routine will be good for
mental as well as physical stimulation.
Even a few minutes a couple of times a
day can be effective — as long as the sessions are practiced consistently every day.
Whatever type of activity you choose,
they add, be sure to reward his hard work
— with affection or with a treat.
Other tactics
Another good alternative to lonely
days at home is doggy day camp, where
dogs play together in a safe, supervised
environment. In most cases, a pet need
only attend two or three days a week to
benefit. Most dogs come home tired and
happy from all the exercise and play and
the benefits last for several days.
Distraction tactics can also help with
some pets. Leaving your dog with a cube
or a kong filled with peanut butter,
cheese or another favorite treat can keep
him busy for hours.
For more information about dog
training and problem behaviors, seek the
advice of a professional trainer. L
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inated in the best sandwich sub-category of the Cheap Eats category, and Clover has been
nominated in the Fashion, Women's Boutique category.
As a nominee, doughboys and Clover have received a free listing on the W*USA 9
website for 2006. The W*USA 9 A-List is the most accurate and fair online voting available Consumers can only vote once. Votes will be accepted on W*USA 9 between now
and September 8th. Log on to www.wusa9.com/alist and vote. The A List contest covers
a variety of industries, so be sure to cast votes for other favorites as well.
As The Leader goes to press, both Clover and dougboys are winning in their respective
categories, so be sure to keep those votes coming in and good luck.
Lakelands W elcomes C h e f B r y a n ’ s K i t c h e n
By Gina Dropik
Public’s A ssistance N eeded
To H elp S olve
Market S quare
Vandalism
The City of Gaithersburg Police
Department is seeking assistance in
solving a case involving vandalism in the area of Market
Square and the Kentlands. On Saturday evening, August 5, and Sunday evening, August
6, 2006, some time after 11:00 p.m., vandal(s) stenciled approximately 40 images of a face
on several buildings and sidewalks in the Kentlands Shopping Center and Market
Square. There are no suspects at this time. Anyone with information about this incident
is encouraged to contact the Gaithersburg Police Investigative Section at 301-258-6400.
The V ote I s O n... W ill d o u g b o y s and C l o v e r
Be R anked D .C.’s B est?
Lakelands own dougboys and Clover have been nominated for W*USA 9's D.C. areas
best businesses and there is still time to vote online for your favorites.
Consumers have already nominated more than 700 of the best businesses in DC, and
doughboys and Clover are now leading the race to be the best. dougboys has been nom-
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Chef Bryan Davis recently purchased the former Ronaldo's of
Potomac kitchen on Market Street
West and has renamed it Chef
Bryan's Kitchen. Davis, a highlytrained and experienced graduate of
the L'Academie De Cuisine, says he
has been in the food industry for
more than eighteen years as everything from a waiter and bartender to
a personal chef and caterer.
Davis says he has always wanted
his own kitchen and when Ronaldo's
went up for sale he saw it as opportunity to provide a variety of his services from a central location. "It's basically a culinary services venue," he
said. "No matter what a customer is
looking for I can build something
around it."
Davis offers a variety of cooking
classes including public classes, private classes and children's classes in
his newly acquired kitchen. He also
offers catering for dinner parties,
large events, and corporate team
building. All of his food is prepared
fresh in his kitchen using the finest
ingredients. In addition, he offers
public and private Supper Clubs and
meal preparation where customers
can choose from a list of 60 different
entrees. His meal preparation service
has a small twist from what is offered
Chef Bryan Davis is excited to debut
Chef Bryan's Kitchen at the
former Ronaldo's kitchen on
Market Street West.
Photo Courtesy: Gina Dropik
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at the other local businesses. "While customers are preparing meals to take home, I prepare a meal for them to enjoy here when they are finished," said Davis.
For more information, to register for classes or Supper Clubs, or to check out his
menus, visit his website at www.bryanskitchen.com. Chef Bryan can also be reached at
301-977-4707. Chef Bryan's Kitchen is located at 251 Market Street, West on the second
floor (above Doughboys).
K i b a n d a Arrives i n M arket S quare
Kibanda is the Swahili word for hut. Walter Oguike chose this name for his new store
located at 118 Market Street in Market Square because he felt the store reflects the culture of Eastern Africa, where Swahili is spoken. Walking into the store feels like walking
into an African hut. Kibanda features a wide variety of authentic handmade art from
Zimbabwe, Kenya, South America, Vietnam and other exotic locations.
Kibanda manager Wanja Ngetha
says their new Market Square location features a variety of products
from exotic locations.
Photo Courtesy: Gina Dropik
Oguike says that every item in the store is unique. "You won't find another like it anywhere." Many of the stone carvings he carries are made by the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe.
He explained the artists all use hand tools to create their pieces. In addition to the handmade stone carvings, the store also carries a selection of wood carvings, masks, leather
products, scarves and fabrics, and collectibles such as hand-carved ostrich eggs from
South Africa. A native of Nigeria, Oguike has lived in the states for 14 years, and travels
to many far away places to collect the items for his stores. "It is my passion," he said.
Oguike has operated a similar store in Frederick for the past three years called
Carvings Unlimited. "I thought that Kentlands Market Square would be a great place to
open another store because of its mixed culture and heavy foot traffic," he said.
A grand opening is scheduled to be held on September 16. The Zimbabwe
Ambassador to the United States, the South African Ambassador and the Nigerian
Ambassador will all be present for the ribbon cutting. In addition the Sankofa Dance
Theater will entertain shoppers with African dancing. Oguike said, "I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet the people in the neighborhood."
Oguike says that he will be greatly increasing his inventory over the next few months
and plans to bring some of the artists to the store to demonstrate their work. In the near
future he also plans to arrange vacation packages to locations in Kenya and South Africa.
Z o d i a c G r i l l , A R estaurant, B ar a nd B BQ
The Zodiac Grill is set to open at 654 Center Point Way in the location formerly occupied by the Last Mango. The new restaurant offers a large variety of dining
and entertainment options. Owner Sanjeev Tuli owns two other restaurants in
Washington, D.C. and says he chose to open another hot spot in the Kentlands
since it is a "very vibrant" place.
Tuli chose the name "Zodiac Grill" since he felt it was something that would be easy
to identify with. The décor of the restaurant features pictures of the various zodiac signs
and patrons whose birthdays fall under the current zodiac sign are offered specials.
Making the most of the spacious location, the Zodiac Grill seats 120 in the main
dining room, 40 seats outside under the new awning, and 15 seats in the Zodiac
BBQ in the rear.
The restaurant features eight plasma screen televisions and a 10-foot television
screen where patrons can watch sports. At night the Grill will feature night club
activities such as live bands, which will perform Thursday through Saturday
evenings, beginning at 9:00 p.m.
The menu features a wide variety of items prepared by Chef Stephan Dowler,
formerly of Clydes. Appetizers include such items as bacon-wrapped shrimp, egg
rolls, lettuce rolls, French onion soup, fried green tomatoes, and more. The remainder of the menu includes appetizer salads, a variety of wood-fired oven gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, paninis, clubs, ruben, burgers, fish tacos, crab cakes, chicken dishes such as spicy jerk chicken and basil asiago chicken, surf 'n turf, mango fillets, and
several steaks. In addition to the usual entrees, the Grill will feature weekly specials.
"I really want to stress a nice presentation," said Tuli. A children's menu includes all
the basic favorites for little diners.
The upstairs of the Zodiac features a martini and tappas bar. "We are offering 20 different tappas," said Tuli. Happy hour will be held daily from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and tappas are half price.
In the rear of the restaurant (near the Mediterranean Grill) Tuli has incorporated Zodiac BBQ which offers take-out of their wood-fired grill items, several types of
wings, and more. Patrons should note there are three different entrances to the
restaurant, one for the main dining room, one for the BBQ, and one for the
upstairs bar area.
Tuli says that he is looking forward to serving the neighborhood and feels sure that
Lakelanders are going to "keep me on my toes." L
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Shaare Torah Construction Nears Completion
By Andrea Escher
A
fter almost five years in the making, the new synagogue for the
Shaare Torah congregation is nearing completion.
Construction began earlier this year at the site located on
Main Street across from Lakelands Park. According Shaare Torah
Representative Marsha Hopp the facility is expected to open in mid
October. Shaare Torah has plans to host a grand opening celebration
for members during Hanukah.
Throughout the construction process, Shaare Torah has kept
residents and congregation members apprised of the construction status by posting monthly updates of each phase of the
development process. The three story building will include nursery school classrooms on the lower level, main offices and class-
Construction will be completed in mid October at
Shaare Torah's new home on Main Street in Lakelands.
PhotosCourtesy: Andrea Escher
rooms on the main level and the worship/multipurpose room on the top level.
Thirty-three parking spaces will be located in the rear with parking also available at
Lakelands Park and along Main Street.
Currently the congregation has been meeting at Lakelands Park Middle School with
the nursery school located nearby at Fairhaven United Methodist Church on
Darnestown Road. Hopp says the nursery school will move into the building after the
New Year.
Shaare Torah would like to thank members of the congregation as well as the
Lakelands community for all of their support and cooperation during the construction time. L
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September 2006
Photo Courtesy:Andrea Escher
Fence To Be Erected
At Basketball Court
The Lakelands basketball
court fencing project is
nearing completion.
By Andrea Escher
T
he Lakelands Facilities Committee received approval from the Design Review
Committee during their July meeting to erect a partial fence at the Lakelands basketball court.
Construction has already begun at the court located along Main Street. The committee decided against installing a fence similar in material to the tennis courts and has
agreed that continuing a portion of the stone retaining wall and black iron fencing from
the pool deck was the most aesthetically pleasing approach.
In mid August contractors completed the work of the two foot retaining wall along
the basketball court. It is anticipated the 10 foot black iron fencing material will be
installed before the end of the month.
The entire basketball court will not be fenced it. The committee recommended fencing in the section of the court along Main Street closest to street traffic. L
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Lakelands S ecurity F irm A pprehends
Burglary S uspects
By Andrea Escher
I
t was a routine night on patrol in Lakelands during the evening of July 28 for T.
Cooper Security which turned into a break in a recent rash of burglaries from
vehicles and garages in Lakelands.
According to Community Manager Debbie Durham, T. Cooper has been focusing their evenings patrolling the community alleyways checking for open garage
doors. During the late evening of July 28, a security officer came upon two
teenagers acting suspicious near an open garage in an alleyway. Upon further investigation, T. Cooper determined the teenagers were intoxicated and contacted
Montgomery County and Gaithersburg Police for assistance.
Once inside the suspect's residence, police discovered a
large quantity of stolen property believed to have been stolen from almost
a dozen garages and vehicles in Lakelands.
Montgomery County Officers arrived at the residence of one of the suspects in
the 1000 block of Bayridge Terrace (in the Fernshire community across from
Quince Orchard Road). Once inside the suspect's residence, police discovered a
large quantity of stolen property believed to have been stolen from almost a dozen
garages and vehicles in Lakelands.
As previously reported, between June 14 and July 10, six bikes were stolen from
garages on Main Street, Stonemason Drive and Gatestone Street. In addition, cd's,
jewelry, a GPS system and other miscellaneous personal items were stolen from
vehicles parked along the 1100 block of Main Street.
Residents who were victims to property stolen from their garages or vehicles, and
can identify these items, should contact the Montgomery County Police Investigative
Unit at 301-840-2347 and speak with Detective Peacock or Strashensky. L
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MCPS Proposes Reconfiguration of School Access
By Richard L. Arkin
A
Montgomery County Public Schools
staffer is proposing to reconfigure
the entry drives at Rachel Carson
Elementary School to promote pedestrian
safety and improve traffic flow.
The proposal, which was presented at
the July 28 meeting of the Kentlands
Citizens Assembly Board of Trustees by
Raymond Trout of MCPS engineering
staff, would move the upper level parking
lot access away from the "five-way" intersection with the bus and visitors parking
entries, Kent Oaks Way, and Little Quarry
Road. The upper parking lot entrance
would be moved up Kent Oaks Way
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toward the curve as the roadway climbs
into the Hill District, creating a more conventional crossroad intersection at the
Little Quarry, Kent Oaks and the bus and
lower parking entry.
Under the plan, a pathway from The
Orchards community that currently deadends at the top of the upper parking lot
would be extended beside the parking lot
and extended to the entry sidewalk. A
retaining wall and railing would be added
as part of the path construction.
"These changes would separate pedestrians from bus, drop-off, and staff and visitor
traffic," Trout explained, "to create a much
safer and much more efficient environment."
Some parking spaces would be moved
from one parking lot to another for this
construction, Trout said, but the total
number of spaces at the end of the project would be unchanged. Some trees
would be removed, he added, but two
trees would be added on the site for
each tree taken away.
Trout said this was part of a two-year
program to improve traffic and pedestrian
traffic for local schools. He said similar
projects were being planned for Jones Lane
Elementary School and Roberto Clemente
Middle School.
Trout said that the next step would be
the development of more refined drawings. He added that he hoped to get
approvals and funding for the project to
allow construction to be completed
between June and September 2007. L
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Kentlands M en’s C lub R eturns
In S eptember
Lakelands Men Encouraged To Participate
By Ted Gross
T
he Kentlands Men's Club will host a "Welcome Back Meeting" on September 9
and will welcome Dr. Greg Swistak from the Wellness Speakers Bureau to discuss on the timely topic of Anti-Aging and Longevity. After taking a summer
hiatus, the Club has been busy organizing the line-up of 2006 series speakers.
The Kentlands Men's Club is open to both Kentlands and Lakelands residents.
The Club meets the second Saturday of every month at the Kentlands Carriage
House (321 Kent Square Road) beginning at 8:00 a.m. for a light breakfast followed
by a special guest speaker.
On October 14, the Men's Club will welcome Scott Leishear of Edward Jones, a
Montgomery Village Investment firm, to provide some insight into ideas of investing for retirement.
The Men's Club is continuing to search for interesting speakers for the upcoming Spring 2007, if you know of any potential speakers with interesting topics, or for
more information about the Kentlands Men's Club, contact Ted Gross at 301-2081015 or log on to www.kentlandsmen.com. L
Kentlands Men's Club Fall Schedule
September 10, 2006
Dr. Greg Swistak
Anti-aging and Longevity
October 14, 2006
Scott Leishear
Investment for Retirement
November 11, 2006
Walden Gajo
Computers: repair, maintenance
operation
December 9, 2006
Seeking Speakers
All Kentlands and Lakelands men are encouraged to attend!
September 2006
It’s Time To Head to the Polls!
Lakelands Residents
To Cast their Vote
at Lakelands Park
Middle School
By Andrea Escher
I
t's official! Starting with the September
12 Primary Election, Lakelands Park
Middle School (1200 Main Street) will
be the new voting location for Lakelands
residents for all upcoming elections. All
registered Lakelands residents should have
received a new "Voter Notification Card,"
in the mail last month listing their new
polling location. If you are unsure of your
voting location, please contact the
Montgomery County Board of Elections at
240-777-VOTE for more details. There is
still time to register for the upcoming
General Election on November 7.
If you plan to head to the polls on
September 12, here is a quick peek at the
candidates vying for your vote.
CANDIDATES FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY
EXECUTIVE
Robin Ficker (Unaffiliated)
Chuck Floyd (Republican)
Robert Raymond Fustero (Democrat)
Ike Leggett (Democrat)
Steven Silverman (Democrat)
CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY
COUNCIL AT LARGE
Amber Gnemi (Republican)
Adol T. Owen-Williams II (Republican)
Tom Reinheimer (Republican)
Shelly Skolnick (Republican)
Tufail Ahmad (Democrat)
Hugh Bailey (Democrat)
Marc Elrich (Democrat)
Reggie Felton (Democrat)
Nancy Floreen (Democrat)
Bill Jacobs (Democrat)
Cary Lamari (Democrat)
George L. Leventhal (Democrat)
Robert Bo Newsome (Democrat)
Donell Peterman (Democrat)
Bette Dale Petrides (Democrat)
Michael L. Subin (Democrat)
Duchy Trachtenberg (Democrat)
Joseph P. Horgan (Green) (General
Election Only)
Janice L. Norman (Unaffiliated) (General
Election Only)
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Howard A. Denis (Republican)
Roger Berliner (Democrat)
Scott R. Dyer (Republican)
Sharon Dooley (Democrat)
Mike Knapp (Democrat)
Henry F. Marraffa, Jr. (Republican)
Phil Andrews (Democrat)
Bob Dorsey (Democrat)
City Hosts Youth Soccer and Baseball
Programs at Lakelands Park
Mark D. Fennel (Republican)
Amber Gnemi (Republican) (Withdrawn)
Mike Jones (Democrat)
Marilyn J. Praisner (Democrat)
Dennis E. Walsh (Republican)
Valerie Ervin (Democrat)
Hans Riemer (Democrat)
STATE'S ATTORNEY
James F. Shalleck (Republican)
Daniel M. Fox (Democrat)
John McCarthy (Democrat)
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Terry Bork (Republican)
Rick Dabbs (Democrat)
Caryn Hines (Democrat)
Loretta E. Knight (Democrat)
SHERIFF
Dave Stultz (Republican)
Edward A. Clarke (Democrat)
Raymond Michael Kight (Democrat)
Rob Moroney (Democrat)
BOARD OF EDUCATION AT LARGE
Shirley Brandman
Dana Eugene Gassaway
John Horan Latham
Tommy Le
Arquilla Ridgell
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1
Judy Docca
Michael Ibañez
Patricia B. O'Neill
Philip Kauffman
Nancy Navarro
Susie Werner Scofield
Registration Going On Now
T
he City of Gaithersburg will offer youth soccer and fast pitch softball programs at
nearby Lakelands Park this fall. The City's programs are structured to allow the
most amount of play time while allowing for an individual to participate in other
activities. There will be one practice and one game per week for each of these programs.
Youth Soccer for Grades 1 & 2
An introduction to the game of soccer using "modified" FIFA rules. Each team will
consist of nine players on the field at a time. Emphasis will be on fundamentals, team
play and sportsmanship. Games will be played at Lakelands Park. Cost is $40.00 for residents and $55.00 for non-residents.
• Two leagues: one for boys and one for girls.
• Games will be played on Saturdays.
• One practice per week (day, time and place determined by the coach at the coaches
meeting).
• Practices are held at local parks, and will be scheduled for after 5 p.m.
• The season will begin on Saturday, Sept. 16 with a team practice.
• All participants must wear shinguards!
• Coaches will contact players after Sept. 13 regarding practice times for Sept. 16.
Fast Pitch Softball for Grades 6-112
• Most games played at Lakelands Park!
• Established teams are encouraged. Every effort will be made to place individuals
together from the same school.
• Season starts the week of Sept. 11.
• One practice per week.
• Cost per player: $45 City Resident $60 Nonresident
• If we don't get enough teams, we may combine with GAC and OBGC.
• Activity #
Middle School: #20030
High School #20031
Registration is going on now and will continue through September 6. Registration is
on a first come, first served basis. The City cannot guarantee entry into the program for
any registration received after September 6. Residents may register online via Rec-Express
at www.gaithersburgmd.gov or by calling 301-258-6350. L
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Back to School Bag Lunches
Your Kids Will Love
T
he time has come to start packing school lunches again. This ordeal always presents
a challenge for parents and kids alike. Parents want to provide their pride and joy
with nourishing meals that will keep them healthy and thriving through the afternoon. Kids want to bring lunches that will be the envy of all their friends, and that they
can eat quickly enough to have some time left over for the playground. There must be a
way to make everyone happy (and healthy).
Mix and Match
It's important to give your kids some input when it comes to school lunches, because, when
lunchtime comes around, you won't be there to say "three more bites before you can leave the
table!" Ultimately, your children will decide whether they're going to eat at all of their lunch,
so it's better to pack something that they enjoy than have the food you packed end up in the
cafeteria garbage can. Most kids love "interactive" food-dipping fruit, vegetables, crackers or
bread in sauces and spreads; assembling miniature cheese and cracker sandwiches; or making
tiny fruit kebabs on toothpicks. Give them some choices from each food group, and allow them
to mix and match for a nutritionally balanced lunch. The perfect bag lunches should include
enough variety to keep your kids from getting bored, but don't be surprised if they settle on a
few favorites and request them week after week. Kids like to have a few familiar, comforting
things nearby when they are away from home.
Variety is the Spice of Lunch
Fruits and vegetables should be small and easy to eat, like grapes, cherries, small plums,
blueberries, melon cubes, baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper wedges and lightly
steamed broccoli florets. Beyond sliced bread, try crackers, pita bread, corn bread, muffins,
baked tortilla chips, mini bagels, tortillas or even pasta salad. For protein, there's good ol'
peanut butter, but the kids might also enjoy hummus, bean dip, sliced cheese, yogurt, cold
cuts, tuna salad, egg salad or a thermos full of chili. When serving tuna, egg or chicken salad,
mix in shredded carrots, apples, zucchini, bell peppers, raisins, nuts-anything to add nutrition
and fiber without adding lots of empty calories. With such a hearty and nutritious lunch that
you know your kids will love, you can even feel good about slipping a cookie or a brownie into
the bag. School lunch will never be boring again!
Need a little more inspiration? Here are a few lunch ideas to get you started:
FOUR-CCHEESE PITA POCKET
This pocket sandwich is packed with an Italian-seasoned blend of four cheeses. If you
want to add a little extra oomph, spread on some of your child's favorite spicy mustard.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, stir together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper. Split the bread halfway around the edge and fill it with the cheese mixture. Wrap the
sandwich in aluminum foil and bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Makes 1 serving.
PIZZA IN A PITA
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Few foods have a higher lunchtime approval rating than pizza. This one, with the
main attractions packed inside pita bread, can be served plain for finicky types or loaded
with extras, such as pepperoni, olives, or peppers, for daredevils.
Ingredients
1 whole-wheat pita bread
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. pizza or tomato sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Split the pita bread halfway around
the edge and spoon in the cheese, tomato sauce, and any toppings. Wrap the pita in aluminum foil and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Makes 1 serving.
You Can Be In My Club Sub
This healthful sandwich is totally kid-approved:
Crusts are cut off, it's layered, and umbrella toothpicks are mandatory. Divide two
bread slices, crusts removed, into horizontal halves. Spread one slice with mustard, top
with a slice of ham, and a slice of your child's favorite cheese.
Cover the second bread slice with chicken or turkey and mayonnaise. Cover the third
slice with mayonnaise, tomato and cucumber slices. Stack the layers, top with the fourth
bread slice, and cut in half. Insert a toothpick into each stack.
September 2006
FOR SALE
Free: Two (2) seven year old male cats available to a
good home. All toys, litter boxes are available as
well. Call Beth at 301.990.7232 or liz.cockerham@yahoo.com.
Graco Pack-n-Play: Great condition. Comes
with bassinet and changing station. Also
includes music, sounds, and vibrations. $55.
Call
919-418-4200
or
email
kmshirley1@msn.com.
Miscellaneous For Sale: ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER: Modern, glass front with gold
accents. Ample display room with storage for
TV, VCR/DVD, etc. Four sections - 80" H x
116" W x 22" deep. Glass shelves, mirrored
backs, background lights. Must see to truly
appreciate - $1,600 obo. COCKTAIL TABLE:
Light wood base with octagonal glass top, 44",
purchased at Danker. $550 obo. In Lakelands,
call (301) 330-4050.
For Sale: 19" Sony color TV with remote.
Great for college residence, $59.. 301-926-0437
or wmreed@erols.com.
For Sale: 1 set of artificial ivy TOPIARY
TREES - $50 (purchased for $150), 1 set of
CHRISTMAS TOPIARY TREES - $20, 1
POTTERY BARN KIDS yellow table bell
lamp shade - $10 (perfect for a girl's nursery),
1 POTTERY BARN KIDS yellow floor bell
lamp shade - $15 (perfect for a girl's nursery),
stainless
steel
standalone
Kenmore
MICROWAVE OVEN with Use and Care
Guide only 2 years old - $75 (purchased for
$275; Specifications: Power Supply - 120 V
AC, 60 Hz, Rated Power Consumption - 1,600
W, Microwave Output - 1,200 W, Rated
Current - 13.5 A, Overall Dimensions
(WxHxD) - 23 7/8 x 13 9/16 x 19 13/16,
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) - 17
17/32 x 10 7/8 x 18 21/32, Capacity of Oven
Cavity - 2.1 Cu. Ft.). Email rhondawakefield@yahoo.com or call (785) 537-3159.
September 2006
communityclassifieds
ROLLING PLANTER STAND FOR CONTAINER PLANTS: hand-crafted from California redwood, these stands make it a snap to move heavy
container plantings on the deck or patio. They have
heavy-duty rubber casters and range in size from 12"
square to 15" square. The stands will support containers up to 100 pounds. The wood is weathertreated and changes to a lovely gray with age. $10
each or 2 for $17. Please call Kathy @ 301 926-8703
or e-mail kmreiffenstein@aol.com.
Travel bags (BagBoy brand) for protecting golf
clubs and the golf bag while traveling. Are great
for air travel. Have 2 for sale at $60 each (will
sell one or both); originally paid $200 each and
were used only once. Just like new. Well padded
bags with heavy duty zipper. Please call 301-9638111 or email to fbleonhardt@starpower.net.
For sale: A queen Sealy Posturepedic mattress
along with box spring for $100, in great condition! Also, a queen iron sleigh bed for sale
$100. If you or anyone you know is interested
please email us.
Pick up only. Email:
gatorkev@verizon.net.
For Sale: Ralph Lauren French Oak writing desk
with black leather inlay, 30 1/2 " high by 30 1/2 "
deep by 60 inches long, mint condition and barely
used, asking 1150.00. Ethan Allen Solid Cherry
Entertainment Center 23 1/2 " deep by 48 " wide
by 70" tall, hideaway doors. Very Good
Condition, asking 850.00 Nichols and Stone solid
maple Opus Dining Table (can view on Nichols
and Stone website: www.nicholsandstone.com as
Opus Extension Table) 30 1/2 " high by 42 " wide
by 70 " long (extends to 130 ", seating 10 comfortably), like new condition with custom table
pad, asking 1350.00. Email cjbernstein@comcast.net or call Claudette at 301-580-8955.
Miscellaneous For Sale: Fold Up Roll Away
Bed, full size in good condition. Telescope, in
good condition. Twin box spring mattress in
good condition. Call 301-987-7280 for more
information.
Stanley 'Caroline' Collection: Every girl's dream
furniture. Two nightstands. Double 7-drawer dresser with vertical mirror. Computer desk with large
hutch and matching desk chair. Almost perfect
condition, 2 years old. Retail value: $4,023. Asking
$1,995. This is a STEAL! Call 301-758-5785.
Miscellaneous For Sale: 4 white wicker/weather
rest. front porch chairs with cushions (1 is rocker)
($275, pd $800 2 yrs ago); Wood Hunter Douglas
white blinds (2 std size, 2 full door) (BO); dresser
and small bedroom armoire (great for kids room);
white baby glider with blue cushion ($40); neutral
sofa and chair ($175); wrought iron/glass coffee
table ($40); 2 upholstd side chairs; wall shelves;
washer/dryer $150 OBO; set of men's golf clubs
and bag ($50) Email: hmfrance@hsphlaw.com
Furniture For Sale: Like new coordinating sofa,
comfy chairs, coffee table and area rug. $500
each. Also, Antique Armoire, $1,500 obo and
full bed (headboard and footboard) along with
matching night table $500.00. Ficus tree
$25.00. Please contact elizabethkarp@aol.com
or call 301-674-4448 if interested.
Roll Top Desk: Solid pine roll top desk,
mahogany stain, in good condition. $200. Call
301-330-1332.
For Sale: Treadmill $450.00, good condition.
Schwinn ladies bike, $75.00, good condition.
Antique
Roll-Top
Desk,
$100.00.
Call 301-943-5809.
To place your classified, email us at leader@lakelands.org or call 301-519-1678.
Deadline for the October issueis September 20, 2006.
SERVICES NEEDED/AVAILABLE:
Help Wanted: The Doggie Walkers are coming to
Lakelands! Established dog walking service is
expanding into Lakelands. We are building a team
of DOG WALKERS who can be available M-F, 113. Some flexibility with hours. Come get exercise
and play with our fun-loving doggie clients! $12$14/hr, part time. Please contact us for immediate
consideration: lisa@doggiewalkers.com
Nanny Needed: We are in need of a loving
nanny/babysitter to watch our 3-month old son
on Tuesdays from 10:00-3:30 in our Lakelands
townhouse. Anyone interested please email
Arianna at frogerator@comcast.net or call 301785-6600!
Nanny Needed: Seeking experienced
Nanny/child care full-time M-F for our 13
month old daughter asap. She's very sweet and
gentle, wonderful personality, easy to feed,
almost potty trained, naps morning and afternoon (2 hrs each time). Your home or our's.
She's learning to walk now, does not crawl, rolls
and scoots on her butt, but loves being carried.
Very healthy and happy child. Please contact
me at Zena@huen.com or call 301/527-1583.
Live-In Nanny Wanted: Looking for a responsible
and experienced nanny/housekeeper who is willing
to live in a loving home from Monday through
Friday. Must have experience with newborns and
toddlers. A person who drives would be ideal.
References required. If you or someone you know
is interested, please contact Lara at 240-631-9715.
FOR RENT
For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Kentlands,
1 blk from the pool and 3 blks from shopping.
Metro bus stop is steps away. New carpet/paint.
Will consider purchase option after 1 yr lease. No
pets. $1700/mo. Pls. call Joe at 301-213-0913.
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September 2006
Heat and Humidity
Blamed for Low
National Night Out
Turn-Out
By Andrea Escher
W
ith temperatures soaring past the
one hundred degree mark and
overwhelming humidity, the turnout for the annual National Night Out
Against Crime on August 1 was less than
anticipated. Those residents who did brave
the heat were treated to ice cream, balloons and other freebies courtesy of the
City of Gaithersburg.
This year's event was relocated to the
Rachel Carson Elementary School field.
Some residents say they didn't enjoy the
new location and felt the intimacy of the
Kentlands Village Green site was a better
choice to bring out both Lakelands and
Kentlands residents.
Parents and children toured
Gaithersburg police cruisers and
Montgomery County motorcycles. A
moonbounce provided hours of jumping fun as well as the DJ spinning tunes.
The children participated in games,
hula-hopping contests, face painting
and more. A special drug demonstration
by City Police Officer Chad Eastman
and his K-9 companion had everyone on
the edge of their seats.
A special thanks to the City of
Gaithersburg and to Kentlands, Lakelands
and local residents for coming out to celebrate and for showing that communities like
these will take a strong stand against crime. L
A demonstration
by a K-9 drug dog
kept the audience
in awe.
This little cutie proved she
had what it takes to make to
the hula hoop championship.
September 2006
Photos Courtesy: Bob London
The heat didn't
keep the kids
from taking a
jump or two on
the moonbounce.
Free ice cream kept all the
residents cool in the heat.
Games, like the
ball toss, were
a hit with the
kids.
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