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February 2014
Lake Linganore Association Community News The Official Notification Publication of the Lake Linganore Association Photo of Lake Linganore taken by Andrew Murdock, owner of Natural Artistry Photography
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Lake Linganore Association at Eaglehead
LLA Staff
6718 Coldstream Drive ◆ New Market, Maryland 21774 ph: 301.831.6400 ◆ fx: 301.831.3246 ◆ www.lakelinganore.org
Robert Kimble
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Dawn Vargas
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Brett Hamilton Village Manager x112 vm2@lakelinganore.org
Carla Scott
ECC Administrator x113 ecc@lakelinganore.org
Gary Jenkins
Finance Manager x114 gjenkins@lakelinganore.org
Jordyn Dowd
Communications Specialist x115 communications@lakelinganore.org
Kim Howell
Village Manager x116 vm1@lakelinganore.org
Jennifer Edwards Office Coordinator x117 jedwards@lakelinganore.org
Anna Clements
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Doug Kolbjornsen Maintenance Supervisor
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Meet the Board of Directors Dana Schlichting President
Glenn Weigle Vice President
John Allemang Treasurer
Liz Timberlake Secretary
Chris Vermillion Director
Phillip Wagner Director
Mark DeBord Director
Email the Board of Directors at: bod@lakelinganore.org
BoD Meetings BoD meetings are held the first Monday of the month. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Lake Linganore Association office. The meeting agenda is e-mailed to the community the morning of the meeting date or the Friday before. Workshops are held every 3rd Monday of the month. This is a working session for the Board of Directors.
Community Directory Village Chairs Aspen
Brian McMynne [bmcmynne@gmail.com]
Aspen North
John Peters [jpeters@cordish.com]
Audubon North
Meadows
Cary Frey [MeadowsVillage@gmail.com] Cindy Hoffman
Nightingale Katherine Hembree [katehembree@gmail.com]
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Mary Ellen Baker [bakerkmlj@aol.com]
Melinda Dawson [auduboncondos@yahoo.com]
Audubon North Townhomes Vacant
Balmoral
Dennis Woofter [dwoof17@gmail.com]
Coldstream
Lisa Martinis [imartinis@aol.com] Pat Veon [pveon@comcast.net]
Pinehurst Kay Riddle [kayriddle@mris.com]
West Winds West Winds BoD [westwindsboard@gmail.com]
Woodridge
Trish Flora [trishflora@comcast.net]
Committee Chairs & Group Leaders Trailblazers
Katrinka Westendorf [LLATrailblazers@gmail.com] Kathy Murtagh
Friends of the Lake Committee
Christine Dagostino [FriendsofLakeLinganore@gmail.com]
Lake Dredging
Bob Charles [bobandmel04@hotmail.com]
Environmental Control Committee
Water Quality
Golf Cart Committee
Eaglehead Community Preservation Corporation, (ECPC)
John Allemang [ecc@lakelinganore.org]
Ryan Burroughs [rjburroughs17@gmail.com] Nick Nilan Scott Marko
Municipal Incorporation Committee
John Allemang [lla_incorporation@rocketmail.com]
Strategic Planning Committee
Liz Timberlake [LLAStrategicPlanning@gmail.com]
Tennis Committee
Jose Miletti [LakeLinganoreTennis@gmail.com]
Neal Spungen [nspungen@llwater.com]
MJ Minton [mjminton@comcast.net]
LLA Finance Committee John Allemang [jdallemang@yahoo.com]
Lake Linganore Conservation Society Charlotte Dusold [llcsinc@comcast.net]
Contracts Committee
Don Hoffmann [dchoffmann@aol.com]
Events Committee
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PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE Go to www.BBT.com to pay your dues this year. Your Annual Dues Invoice will be arriving in the mail soon, along with instructions for making payment.
Starting Feb. 1st, 2014 With new ways to pay: You can now go online at BBT.com to pay by Mastercard,速 MasterCard速 Debit Card, Diners Club,速 Discover 速 or JBC. Payments are processed the next business day. A $9.95 convenience fee is charged for payment by credit card.
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You can go online at BBT.com and make a one-time electronic funds transfer from a checking or savings account at any U.S. financial institution. Payments may take up to four business days to process.
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You can send your payment from any U.S. financial institution using an online bill pay provider.
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Have payments automatically deducted monthly, directly from your bank account at a U.S. financial institution. You can enroll by mail or online. Payments are debited the 3rd of the month. If the 3rd falls on a weekend or holiday the payment is debited on the following business day. ACH 1% interest rate still applies.
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Mail annual payment and coupon to a pre-assigned post office box, listed on your dues invoice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL ACH CUSTOMERS
You will have to re-enroll for ACH this year. You can do so online or by mail. Your new enrollment form will be included with your dues invoice. Please note all ACH payments will now be debited on the 3rd of each month, beginning March 3rd, 2014.
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Meeting Calendar: February - March Calendar
Meeting
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MIOC LLA BoD Coldstream SPC Trails Comm Events LLCS Pinehurst ECPC Meadows BOD Workshop (closed) Teen Vol Club Contracts Committee LLA ECC WW-BoD WW ECC BOD & LLCS Aspen Village Condo BOD Audubon Condos LLA Finance Meeting-VM's office Village Chairs Meeting
2/1/2014 2/3/2014 2/4/2014 2/6/2014 2/8/2014 2/10/2014 2/10/2014 2/11/2014 2/12/2014 2/13/2014 2/17/2014 2/17/2014 2/18/2014 2/18/2014 2/19/2014 2/19/2014 2/24/2014 2/24/2014 2/25/2014 2/25/2014 2/25/2014 2/26/2014
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MIOC LLA BoD Coldstream SPC Trails Comm Events LLCS Pinehurst ECPC Meadows BOD Workshop (closed) Contracts Committee LLA ECC WW-BoD WW ECC BOD & LLCS Aspen Village Condo BOD Audubon Condos LLA Finance Meeting-VM's office Village Chairs Meeting Coldstream
3/1/2014 3/3/2014 3/4/2014 3/6/2014 3/8/2014 3/10/2014 3/10/2014 3/11/2014 3/12/2014 3/13/2014 3/17/2014 3/18/2014 3/18/2014 3/19/2014 3/19/2014 3/24/2014 3/24/2014 3/25/2014 3/25/2014 3/25/2014 3/26/2014 4/1/2014
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√ TES VO Governance Begins at the Ballot Box
CALL FOR CANDIDATES Understanding The Nomination Process
To run for the Board of Directors in Lake Linganore, you must be a member (specifically a "property owner" of a lot or home). Interested members must complete a Candidate Profile Form, available on the LLA website homepage at: www.lakelinganore.org This form will request a series of information needed to verify property ownership, good standing status and general qualifications. All Members interested in running for the Board of Directors, must submit a Candidate Profile Form by 5:00pm, on March 3, 2014.
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective Candidates must satisfy the following requirements in order to be eligible for nomination. According to the LLA Covenants, Prospective Candidates must submit: 1. A candidate must be a member (property owner) of the Association in good standing. All assessments, fees, fines, and all other monetary obligations to the Association must be current in status. To verify your financial status, please contact Gary Jenkins, Finance Manager at 301-831-6400 x114 <gjenkins@lakelinganore.org> 2. Candidates may not have any outstanding covenant violations on any LLA property. To verify that you do not have any violations, please contact Brett Hamilton, Village Manager, at 301-831-6400 x112 or email him at, <bhamilton@lakelinganore.org> 3. Candidates must submit a Letter of Disclosure, stating whether or not they have any current business connections to the LLA, the Eaglehead declarant or the LLA property developer.
Candidate Profile Form Questions 5-31-2014
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Notices & Reminders Yard Waste: Disposal Options
The LLA yard waste service ends in November and will begin again in Spring 2014. Frederick County offers free disposal sites. LLA residents are encouraged to take advantage of these county options. Unbagged leaves, grass clippings, brush trimmings and limbs (no longer than 8’ long and 6” in diameter) can be left by residents at two County locations at no cost: Reichs Ford Road Yard Waste Recycling Site 9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 am-4:30 pm Walkersville’s Heritage Farm Park 9224 Devilbiss Bridge Road Residential Drop Off Only April 1 - October 31 (9am to 7pm) November 1 - March 31 (9am to 4pm)
New Village Manager
Mailbox Manners
Village Managers are the primary point of contact for member concerns and operational issues. Reach out to your Village Manager if you have a question, would like to make a report, or are experiencing service issues. Village Managers are best equipped to address inquiries and will be able to notify the appropriate Staff or allocate resources as necessary.
Culvert Cleaning
The LLA is happy to announce that the Village Manager position has been filled. Denese Depeza has joined the team and brings a wealth of experience to this position.
When retrieving your mail from grouped mailbox areas, please be courteous and prompt in retrieving mail and moving your vehicle so other residents can access the area. To ensure that drainage and stormwater management systems operate properly, it is important for residents to do their best to maintain clear culverts in front of their home. Working with your neighbors to keep culverts free of large amounts of debris will help avoid drainage issues during a weather event.
Compliance Corner
A list of common compliance issues that have either been reported to the Lake Linganore Homeowners Association or have been observed by staff while in the community. Please understand compliance is used to help maintain property values. If you have received a letter feel free to reach out to the Village Manger with any questions or concerns. Remember to check regulations regarding changes to the property with current ECC guidelines before beginning work. *All excerpts came directly from the Rules and Regulations that can be found on our website at: www.lakelinganore.org
Post Lamps
traffic and parked cars to allow for the safe passage of snow removal equipment and / or emergency service vehicles. This plan will go into effect no more than eight hours prior to the forecasted weather event and will remain in effect no more than eight hours after precipitation has ceased.
During Winter Weather
In addition, residents are asked to do the following in snow emergency situations:
Please check to ensure the post lamp on your property is in working order. When a post lamp or the like is installed on any lot or attached to any Living Unit, the Owner of such Lot or Living Unit shall maintain it and light it from dusk to dawn and bear all costs thereto. Please follow the winter weather plan to ensure proper snow removal. Winter Weather Plan The LLA Winter Weather Plan is to be enacted anytime there is the potential for a winter precipitation event including snow, sleet and / or freezing rain as pronounced by the National Weather Service. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that roadways are clear of vehicle 10
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Clear snow from your driveways, parking areas, heating compressors, mailboxes, nearby fire hydrants, storm drains and trash container areas.
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Do not park on the streets; park in your garage or on your driveway so that snow plows can properly clear the roadway.
Winter Weather Plan The LLA Winter Weather Plan is to be enacted any time there is the potential for a winter precipitation event including snow, sleet and/or freezing rain as pronounced by the National Weather Service. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that roadways are clear of vehicle traffic and parked cars to allow for the safe passage of snow removal equipment and emergency service vehicles. This plan will go into effect no more than eight hours prior to the forecasted weather event and will remain in effect no more than eight hours after precipitation has ceased. Residents are asked to do the following in snow emergency situations: •
Do not park on the streets; park in your garage or driveway so that snow plows can do their job and emergency vehicles can get through, if needed.
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Please remove all basketball hoops, soccer nets, and other portable items that may be damaged by snow plows.
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Clear snow from your driveways, driveway culverts, sidewalks, parking areas, heating compressors, mailboxes, nearby fire hydrants, storm drains and trash container areas.
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Report hazards and areas in need of maintenance to your Village Manager. In case of an emergency involving community roads and properties after office hours, call 301-293-3802. The information will immediately be reported to LLA officials.
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Four-wheel drive and snowmobile owners are asked to be available to assist neighbors with emergency medical access needs or other service assistance.
The following roads are deemed “Snow Emergency Routes.” Parking along these roads will be prohibited during a storm event once the Winter Weather Plan is effective. Vehicles parked along these roads during a storm event will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Snow Emergency Routes ASPEN: Accipiter Dr. BALMORAL: Balmoral Ridge (includes mailbox area) COLDSTREAM: Coldstream Dr./Coolfont Crossing/Eaglehead Dr. MEADOWS: Fox Chase Rd./Fox Chase Crossing/Meadowlake Rd. NIGHTINGALE: Nightingale Ct. NORTH SHORE: North Shore Way WEST WINDS: SanAndrew Dr./Country Club Rd. WOODRIDGE: Woodridge Dr./Woodrise Rd. PINEHURST: Old Barn Rd./Pinehurst Dr./Rockridge Rd./Twin Lake Dr./Hemlock Point Rd./Lakeridge Rd./East Lakeridge Rd./West Lakeridge Rd./Edgewood Rd./Beach Dr.
Designated Parking Areas During Snow Events PINEHURST: Hemlock Point Rd. at East Lakeridge Gravel Pulloff (7 Cars) MEADOWS: Eaglehead Dr Pulloff Across from Meadows mailboxes (4 Cars) COLDSTREAM: Pool Parking Lot WEST WINDS: Pool Parking Lot laketalk February-2014
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FOR SALE Black TV / entertainment cabinet, built in pwr strip, top doors open & push in, bottom doors open out, multiple shelves, 22" D x 44" W x 76" H, orig $850 @ Basset, "like new" $200 - Rick @ Lbpupy@aol.com for pics / or more info. FOR SALE Whirlpool side by side refrigerator. White. Excellent condition. Great as a 2nd refrigerator. $325. Please call 301-865-0085. TUTOR AVAILABLE Recently retired teacher living in WestWinds can tutor your child. Experience in both Reading and Math. Call Jackie at 301-865-4996 or email Ohiostar1@aol.com SEEKING CARPOOL Carpool needed for daily morning drop off at Mt. Airy Christian Academy located at 144 and East Watersville Road between Mt. Airy and Woodbine. If interested, please call 301.524.1112 FOR SALE General Electric Stove with Hood, used, $100. Call Steve at 301-865-0831 or email stevenkrieg@aol.com BABYSITTING & PET CARE A 17 year old senior at Linganore High School and certified babysitter with the American Red Cross Association offering babysitting services for all ages. Also offering pet care for when your animals need looking after while you're away from home. Email Kelsey at lovetoride962@gmail.com or call/text (301) 712-8902. MATH TUTOR Experienced, certified Secondary Mathematics teacher who lives in Summerfield can tutor your child. I specialize in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, but will consider an opportunity to tutor for any K-12 math course. Please call Laura at (703) 475-7182 or littellelaura@yahoo.com 12
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When we experience a winter weather event there are many factors that come into play during the snow removal process. We encourage residents to review the following, so that there is less confusion about how this process works. During a Snow Storm: The main focus is always to keep open, to the best of our ability, all main roads within the communities (Eaglehead Drive, Sanandrew Drive, Pinehurst Drive, Finn Drive, etc.). After main roads are open and passable, secondary roads will be addressed. After primary roads and secondary roads have been opened, a pass can be made on courts and townhomes. Spreading salt is not common during heavy snowfall, due to plowing still in progress. It is wasteful and unproductive to continuously salt roadways, and then repeatedly plow away the salt. After the storm: Main roads will be opened and cleaned up first, followed by secondary roads. The final step is to clean all court heads, townhomes and intersections. Salt will be spread on necessary areas. Sidewalk Maintenance: Homeowners are responsible for snow removal on sidewalks in front of their property. Lake Linganore is responsible for common area sidewalks.
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PLEASE: Do not park your cars on the streets, cul-de-sacs or courts. Please park in driveways. Roads are narrow and make it difficult for plow trucks to pass, as well as a liability if roads are slippery. Do not allow children to build tunnels in snow banks. (Plow trucks will push additional snow into pile) Do not throw snow back into the roadway. Be patient. TIPS: Parking in driveway reduces the amount of snow you have to shovel Wait until all plowing is done before shoveling the apron of the driveway Be cautious, often the main roads within the development are clear before Boyers Mill and Gas House are completely open and passable.
Frequently Asked Questions When will my road be plowed? Primary roads are attended to first (Eaglehead, Pinehurst Dr, Sanandrew, Finn etc.) followed by secondary roads. Once all primary and secondary roads are open, courts, cul-de-sacs and townhouses will be opened. Why haven’t they cleaned up my court completely? Once the snow has stopped, primary roads are cleaned up first, followed by secondary roads, courts, cul-de-sacs and intersections. Also, cars parked on the side of the road or in courts make it difficult to maneuver and plow effectively. Why aren’t they spreading salt? Under most circumstances, salt will be put down after the snow has stopped. If you put salt down on top of snow, it will be plowed off the road.
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Do I need to shovel my sidewalk? Yes, the homeowner is in charge of shoveling the sidewalk in front of their homes (including Townhomes). The Association is responsible for common area sidewalks. laketalk February-2014
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by Charissa Roberson I stared out the window of the car as I drove home. I passed the welcoming Lake Linganore sign, and followed the gentle curves of the road through the tall trees. It was so well-known to me, and yet it felt strange. I was seeing my world through new eyes…now that I knew the man who had conceived it. Everything, the lake, the dam, the buildings—this place I had known all my life—was born from his mind. How could it be that I knew so little of him? There was so much to know. Scarcely half an hour ago I had been to his home and in his very office. “Welcome!” A cheery blonde lady greeted me with a smile and led the way to the front door. With my head tucked against the numbing cold, I stepped onto the threshold. The door was an impressive piece, mahogany set with an old-fashioned leadlight window. My hostess, Carolyn Anderson, held it open for me, and I slipped inside. “I’m glad you came,” she said, closing the door behind us. “I wish Dad were here to show you around himself.” I took a slow step into the warm, quiet house—the home of J. William Brosius, Jr., 14
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the founder of Lake Linganore. The rich gold of natural wood gleamed in the walls and closets and ceiling—everywhere—mixed with darker swirls of cinnamon brown grain. To the left, a flight of steps curled upwards into the second floor of the house, twisting around a halved black cherry tree trunk that was erected as the central pole; a second set of stairs led to a sitting room below. Both staircases were fashioned with handrails formed from slices of black cherry limbs that had been cut and smoothed to reveal their inner beauty. Rising from the floor of the
sitting room, two complete tree trunks met the ceiling above, natural pillars that fit perfectly with the ambiance of the house and the countryside surrounding it. The trunks supported a huge hand-hewn wooden beam, which I later learned had been rescued by Mr. Brosius from the old barn on his property, and incorporated into the structural design of his home. At the far end of the room, a wall of windows looked out from the sitting room over a tiled solarium, and then beyond to the sloping meadow and the wooded hills and the rippling Linganore Creek running
west. I was struck by the way the architecture gave the impression of light and openness, achieved by floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and mirrors that reflected sunlight even into the spaces that had none. Carolyn led me down the hallway and into the kitchen, a rustic, homey room. Pale sunlight illuminated a rack of spices and cabinets filled with porcelain mugs. While Carolyn heated apple cider on the stove, I peeked through a doorway into another room. It was a dimly lit dining room; a long table of dark walnut ran down the middle, set with candles. The walls were crafted of old, thick fieldstone and rough-cut beams of wood. It was like stepping back in time. Carolyn followed my gaze. “This part of the house was a one-room log cabin with a loft, built in the late 17oo’s next to a mill race. A stone addition—which includes the kitchen—was built later. When our family bought the house, the log cabin and the stone addition were covered with whitewash and drywall. My mother stripped the whitewash from the outside walls; later my father tore the drywall down to reveal the bare stones and logs inside the house. And then he found this.” She pointed to a deep, natural stone fireplace, set back in the far wall. “It was an exciting discovery for him.” She smiled fondly at the memory. “And see that black kettle there? The metal piece it’s hanging from is the original hand-forged iron arm. Dad found it buried in the dirt floor of the old barn. He brought it inside, and it fit perfectly into the holes at the side of the stone hearth.” I couldn’t help grinning.
What a find! Around the corner I discovered a hallway, the “gallery,” as Mr. Brosius had called it. One side showcased photographs of his family and friends; the other was lined with bookcases built into the wall. The bookcases were overflowing with literature—books stacked double, sitting on the wooden stools, wherever there was space. There were books on houses, architecture, wars, history, as well as dictionaries, classics, novels, adventures… knowledge of every kind. There were ancient books. One was a dictionary from the 1700’s, completely in French, and falling apart with age. I nearly gasped with delight as I saw some of my favorite books in leather bound covers on Mr. Brosius’ shelves. I felt a sudden connection with the man who owned these books, and obviously cherished them. How I wished I could have met him. But he had passed away on May 31, 2013. Carolyn gestured to the books with a wide sweep of her hand. “He loved to read. He was driven by an insatiable quest for knowledge.” I read the titles of the dozens of architecture books, many by renowned architects Frank Lloyd Wright and E. Fay Jones, and was astounded by how much research Mr. Brosius had given to his career. “He always thought things through in detail,” Carolyn said. “He wanted everything to be the best possible." We drank our cider, and then I followed Carolyn upstairs for the rest of our tour. The walls, as we walked up the stairs, were decorated with black and white photos taken by Mr. Brosius. Carolyn pointed them out. “He was constantly recording his observations
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in his travels, especially for future ideas and inspiration, the details of land planning, design, construction and landscaping.” “Did he travel a lot?” I asked, mounting another stair. She laughed. “To all seven continents, more than seventy countries and almost every U.S. state. He would study quality living environments all over the world, always gathering ideas for his project.” His project: Lake Linganore—a revolutionary idea in a time when people were just beginning to think of ways to preserve the environment and build in sympathy with the land. Upstairs, we quietly moved through the house’s unique historical design: the most recent addition, built by Mr. Brosius; the mid-19th century stone portion, added generations earlier; and the late 18th century log cabin, which was the original structure. As we stepped into the 18th-century section of the house, the floorboards beneath our feet creaked with age, and again I had the tingling feeling of walking backwards into a different time than my own. But for me, the best was still to come—it
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was time to visit Mr. Brosius’ office. Collecting our coats from the foyer, Carolyn and I bundled up, preparing to face the chilly outdoors. “Did I tell you about this door?” she asked, gesturing to the front entryway I had noticed upon my arrival. “It was saved from an old building in Baltimore when it was torn down. Dad was always saving things and reusing them; he grew up during the Great Depression, so that became a habit early on in his life.” She tugged the door open and we stepped out into the frosty wind, heading across the driveway to the barn beside the house. Hurrying into the building, I found myself at the foot of a short flight of stairs. I eagerly climbed the steps, and emerged at the top into the office. It spanned the entire middle floor of the renovated barn. The southern wall was paneled with glass, offering a picturesque view of Mr. Brosius’ favorite landscape—the unaltered beauty of nature. There were multiple tables and desks, and folders, drawers, and lines of filing cabinets stuffed with maps, papers, and sketches. Every flat surface was
covered with paper. The room was arranged as if Mr. Brosius had just stepped outside for a breath of fresh air. I almost expected to see him in a corner, intently occupied with pencil and paper. But the room was quietly still. Many notes written in Mr. Brosius’ careful, elegant script were scattered throughout the office: personal reminders, spontaneous observations, and promising ideas. He had labeled everything from boxes and cabinets to his father’s pocket-watch and a piece of twisted wire. A corroded metal cylinder had been tagged with the emphatic statement, “Copper does (NOT) last forever!” I smiled at that. Carolyn opened one of the drawers and pulled out a sheaf of blueprints, sorting through it until she found the plans she wanted. “Look,” she said, pointing to the detailed drawings. Curious, I gazed at the beautiful, lodge-style building that was depicted. “This was his plan for the Coldstream community center. It was designed by E. Fay Jones,” she explained. “What is built now as the LLA office was only meant to be the first stage.” She showed me an adjoining piece on the plans,
to the side of the large main building. I was amazed. Imagine if people knew of this plan, and all the others—hundreds more—that filled the cabinets. Mr. Brosius had so many ideas that were never realized. I crossed the room and walked over to one of the big windows, peering out at the twilight gathering beneath the trees. The glass was cold from the outside air. Then I noticed something stuck to the window in the top corner, a sort of sticker. As I stood on my tip-toes, I read: “’America is too big for small dreams’- Ronald Reagan.” I paused for a moment. None of us would be sharing in this beautiful community if our founder hadn’t believed in dreaming big. Without Mr. Brosius, Lake Linganore wouldn’t exist. But by working to make his vision a reality, J. William Brosius, Jr., has left every resident of Lake Linganore a legacy— both to cherish and to fulfill.
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How to Properly Dispose of Pet Waste by DoodyCalls Pet waste removal is an important tenet of responsible dog ownership. The first step is picking up what your pet leaves behind. The second is making sure it is disposed of properly. A common misconception surrounding pet waste disposal is that Fido or Fluffy's waste serves as a natural fertilizer and can simply be collected into the garden or flower bed. Dog owners take note: This is not true. In fact, leaving pet waste on the ground or concentrating it in one specific area of the yard can seriously harm soil quality and can be dangerous for both families and their pets. The idea that pet waste makes for a plentiful and affordable fertilizer stems from the use of cow or horse waste as a soil enhancer. Unfortunately not all waste is made equal, and determining whether an animal's waste is beneficial to the ground depends primarily upon the animal's diet. As a rule of thumb, in order for waste to be used as an effective fertilizer, it must consist mainly of digested plant matter. Cows and horses are herbivores, which makes their waste ideal for use as fertilizer. Dogs, on the other hand, are carnivores, making their byproducts unsuitable for soil enrichment. Another common practice for disposing of collected waste is to designate an area of the yard as a sort of compost heap, with the hope that the waste will decompose over time. For anyone with such an arrangement, you may notice that your heap has yet to disappear, but rather continues growing. It is possible to compost dog waste, but in order to do so, the heap must exceed 165 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately five days to safely sterilize the manure. Most backyard compost systems rarely reach this temperature, and even if they did, it would still be inadvisable to use the waste as fertilizer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, dog 18
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waste - composted or otherwise - should never be used on crops grown for human consumption. As simple and natural of a solution as it may seem, this practice is actually bad for the environment and also presents a host of potential health hazards for you, your family and your pet. Dog waste carries disease-causing bacteria that can be transmitted directly to humans and make them sick. Ringworm, roundworm, salmonella and giardia are examples of such bacteria, all of which are found in dog feces and are easily transferable upon contact. Roundworm, for example, is one of the most common parasites found in dog doo and it can remain infectious in contaminated soil and water for years. How prevalent is roundworm? A recent CDC study found that 14 percent of Americans tested positive for them. Pet waste should always be picked up and removed from your property on a regular basis. DoodyCalls recommends scooping waste into a trash bag, then double-wrapping it with another bag and placing in the garbage to be collected and taken to the landfill. However, you should check to make sure this method of disposal is in accordance with local laws and regulations. If you do follow the bag and garbage method, be sure to double bag the waste and tie knots at the top of both bags to ensure the waste is properly sealed. This is mainly to protect garbage collectors from coming into contact with the waste upon pickup. For those who prefer to wash their hands clean of the entire cleanup business, local pet waste removal services will gladly handle all of the messy work for you, including removal of accumulated waste heaps. In short, keep your property and community healthy and doody free, by cleaning up after your pet!
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“How is the market doing?” is the question I am most frequently asked the moment someone hears I’m a REALTOR®. It is what most people want to know, but how relevant is that question? It all depends on what you are trying to achieve. For someone selling their home to downsize or move to a completely different area, or for buyers planning on purchasing their first home, it can be extremely important, affecting their bottom line substantially. However, for someone selling to buy again in the same area or in a market with similar house pricing, what they lose on one side of the transaction, they will gain on the other. For those planning to upsize; the more the market favors the buyer, the better!
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The question is; “Does it really make sense to wait until the market goes up in order to receive a higher price for your home?” For those who are upside down on their mortgage, then perhaps it does, but for everyone else; the more you receive, the more you are likely to pay. Ask any local Realtor 'in the know' about Lake Linganore, and they will tell you that housing inventory remains low; indicating that if this trend endures, the market must ultimately continue it’s slow but steady improvement. For first time home buyers and buyers moving from more expensive areas, the current conditions are quite advantageous. Additionally, for anyone thinking of selling their current home to upsize, the phrase Carpe Diem (seize the day) springs to mind. As Mahatma Gandhi said – "The future depends on what you do today" – so keep timing in mind when exploring your real estate goals.
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Lessons From the Lake Workshops
A Call for Survey Takers by Taylor Schuman
The Lake Linganore community is a wonderful place to live. From the verdant landscape to the amenities, and engaging events like the popular Farmers Market, we find a strong community focused on family and the great outdoors. For any community to thrive, regular maintenance and care is required, including caring for the land as much as the people who live in it. Many people and organizations, including Friends of the Lake, the Frederick County Government, and the United States Geological Survey, invest a great deal of time and energy to help ensure that the lake and surrounding environment are healthy; however, there is still plenty that we, as private citizens, can do.
er you (the LLA resident) to better sustain and protect the lake that we all treasure. In the end it is up to residents to care for the local environment in the ways they feel will best sustain and support the village communities. To this end, a preliminary online survey has been created to gauge your interest and collect your opinions about the environment around Lake Linganore. The information collected from this survey will help in finalizing the information and topics addressed at the workshops on April 19th and 25th. Please take the time to go to the web address below and complete the survey; the more people provide feedback, the more the workshops can reflect the interests and needs of the LLA community.
On April 19th and April 25th the LLA will be hosting two "Lessons from The Lake" workshops. These public workshops are designed for all LLA residents to become better informed about the environment in which they live and the impact they have on it. Through presentations and displays, participants will gain knowledge and resources on community and homeowner practices that can help to sustain and protect the natural surroundings that typify this community. These workshops will cover topics like local flora and fauna, sustainable gardening practices (rain barrels, composting, etc.), the project to dredge Lake Linganore, and the dangers of runoff and erosion. There will also be activities for kids to enjoy, including a presentation by a local naturalist on the organisms that we share the lake with. Other than the scheduled speakers, these workshops will be open information-sharing events where you can peruse displays and posters, and talk to professionals about the topics above. Come learn as much as you want, about the topics you want!
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These workshops will be followed by a one-day project, in which workshop goers are encouraged to participate in the installation of a rain garden near the LLA office. Through this project participants can apply what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned at the workshops by helping to plant native plants that will reduce the amount of polluted water running into the lake. The ultimate goal of these workshops is to help educate and empow20
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I welcome correspondence with anyone who has questions about this project or the workshop topics. If you would like to help with these workshops in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me! Contact: Taylor Schuman tschuman@frederickcountymd.gov 301-600-1306
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Learn what a soil test really means, how to read one and how to meet it with organic materials. Learn pest management strategies in an organic garden and methods and materials to manage pest issues. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
This class offers an explanation and tasting of the varietals grown at Elk Run, what their characteristics are, and why Elk Run grows them. Varietals grown around the world will be touched on. The class will compare wines of similar varieties and their taste differences will be discussed. Wines will be served, as well as breads and cheeses. This class is from 2-4pm
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Planetarium Show: Extreme Planets February 6th
Just two decades ago, there were no known "Earth-like" planets orbiting the sun-like stars outside our solar system. Explore the idea of what "Earth-like" means and take an immersive journey to several worlds that may stretch your imagination. Showings at: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm Earth and Space Science Laboratory 210 Madison St. Frederick, MD 21701 For More Information: 240-236-2694
CMATC Auction of Toys and Farm Materials February 8 - 9, 2014
Auction of toys and farm-related materials with dealers from all over the East Coast. Consignments taken on Friday, February 7th from 8am-7pm. Farm materials auction on Saturday February 8th, 11am. Toy show & sale on Sunday, February 9th from 9am3pm. Frederick Fairgrounds, Bldg 13 & 14 797 E Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 For More Information: 717-552-7691
February 9th
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Sweetheart Special Dinner Train February 15, 2014
Enjoy a four-course meal, gracious service and live entertainment in a grand setting. Board a richly restored dining car at the train station in Walkersville for 6pm departure, and settle back and relax to background piano music and fine dining throughout your leisurely two-hour train ride. Catering by Carriage House Inn. Reservations required. 6pm departure. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville, MD 21793 For More Information: 301-898-0899
Diary of A Worm, A Spider, and A Fly February 24, 2014
Discover the secret whimsical world of insects! Based on the bestselling books, this hysterical coming-of-age musical will have the whole family cheering for these quirky crawlers as they face problems and milestones common to us all. Showings at 10am & 12:15pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 For More Information: 301-600-2828
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Get Involved, Stay Informed:
Volunteer in Your Community When most people purchase a home in an HOA community, volunteerism is not typically at the forefront of their mind. However, the associations presents unique opportunities to contribute to activities that directly benefit your family and neighborhood. Anytime a group of homeowners work together for a common goal, practically anything is possible. From increasing our community's aesthetic appeal and eliminating neighborhood crime, to creating a more influential voice on regional issues—the association can help residents build a platform for the issues they are passionate about. The possibilities are limited only by our community's ability to work together towards common goals. A good way to start engaging with the association, is to gain a clearer understanding of how an HOA operates. Joining committees and attending Board Meetings will help you grasp the theory behind our governing documents. You may learn more about how the Board of Directors functions and how the management staff operate. Lake Linganore Association, like other organizations, needs the support and involvement of its members in order to succeed and reach its full potential. Just think of the goals that can be achieved when we all work together for the betterment of our community. Lake Linganore Association can be the vehicle for so much positive change this year. In 2014 there are more opportunities than ever before—events, workshops, classes, festivals—the sky is the limit, so join us in our mission to create the best lifestyle possible! Get involved, stay informed and volunteer where your efforts make a big impact! 24
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Lake Linganore Association 6718 Coldstream Drive New Market, MD 21774
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