VOLUME 22, NUMBER 11 Board of Directors News 1. The Finance Committee is seeking new members. If this is of interest to you, please contact the PMP office. 2. PGC, is continuing with tree replacement and general landscaping work, keeping pace with the mowing schedule. 3. The Board of Directors is very concerned about the erosion, storm run off and areas being affected by excessive water flow. We will be seeking expert advice from Wetlands Solutions Inc and Frederick County to develop a long term, comprehensive storm water plan to prevent further erosion in common areas and to remain compliant with both the county and state storm water maintenance regulations. 4. Daylight Saving Time will end and we will switch back to Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Sunday, November 4th. Please watch for children coming home from school in the twilight hours. 5. The Board wishes everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! November 2018 Monthly Calendar Nov. 1 ~ 7pm Conservancy Annual Mtg. @ VC Nov. 5 ~ 7:30pm Rec. Comm. Mtg. @ VC Nov. 6 ~ 7pm HCI Board Mtg. @ VC Nov. 8 ~ 7pm HCII Board Mtg. @ VC Nov. 9 ~ 4pm ACC Application Submission Deadline Nov. 13 ~ 7pm FAN Club Social @ VC Nov. 14 ~ 7pm ACC Mtg. @ VC Nov. 15 ~ 7pm SR Condo Board Mtg. @ VC Nov. 22 & Nov 23 ~ VC CLOSEDTHANKSGIVING Nov. 30 ~ 6:30pm Kid s Concert w/ Mr. Jon @ VC Thanksgiving Holiday Trash Schedule Single Family/Townhouses: There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day. Trash will be collected on the next regular pick-up day.
Important Information Single Family/Townhouse: Trash, Recycling & Trash Storage Trash disposal and storage of trash cans has become a problem in Spring Ridge. We want to remind residents of the rules and procedures to dispose of trash and to store trash cans in the community. The rule states: ARTICLE IX, Section 9.02 (e): "Trash and garbage containers shall not be permitted to remain in public view except on days of trash collection and after 6pm on days prior to trash collection. Trash shall be stored in closed metal containers or containers constructed of other suitable materials. No incinerator shall be kept or maintained on any Lot. We ask residents that when disposing of household trash to put the trash bags inside a trash container before putting the trash out for collection at the curbside. Individual trash bags should not be put out on the curbside. Animals will get into the trash bags and spread trash all over the community making the community look very unkempt. The same applies to your recycling during recycle collection days make sure the recycling is secured inside the recycle container so not to blow all over the community. Yard waste should be put out on the curbside inside proper landscape paper bags. Large branches should be cut in small sections no larger than 3 feet and bundled up before being put curbside for collection. Trash cans (recycle cans included) should only be put out on the street for collection at 6 pm on days prior to collection. All trash containers should be put away from public view no later than the end of the trash collection day. When not in use trash cans should be kept in the garage, backyard or screened from public view. These rules apply to regular household trash cans and recycle cans. With the exception of holidays and inclement weather, here is the Single Family/Townhouse trash collection schedule: Household Trash Monday & Thursday Yard Waste Yard Waste will continue every Wednesday. See below. Recycling (glass, paper, plastic, etc.) is not a service offered by Spring Ridge. It is fully serviced by Frederick County. Frederick County Recycling can be contacted at 301-600-2960 or by emailing recycle@frederickcountymd.gov Yard Waste Recycling Reminder Single Family/Townhouses: Yard Waste Recycling will continue every Wednesday until January 9, 2019, then will resume in March 2019. Grass and other yard clippings must be placed in paper bags, kraft bags or in a clean uncontaminated container separate from household trash or the standard co-mingled recycling. Yard Waste in plastic bags will not be accepted! Contact the Visitor Center with questions. Safety Tip: For your safety, please remember to wear bright colors or white when walking at night. This significantly helps drivers to see you when you are walking.
Important Information Spring Ridge Friends and Neighbors Club It's the festive time of year when we're planning menus for entertaining. The November 13th FAN Club meeting will feature guest speaker, Marc Monahan, owner of Spin the Bottle in Downtown Frederick. Marc will share his expertise for pairing wines with food for your holiday table. He will have wines available for tasting and share ideas for choosing that perfect match for Thanksgiving dinner and all those company meals you'll be preparing from now until we ring in the New Year! Join us at the Visitor's Center at 7pm for socializing and then our meeting and presentation at 7:30pm. You must be 21 years old to attend. Please note the meeting this month will be held on Tuesday the 13th and NOT the third Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Scouting For Food The Boy Scouts will collect food in Spring Ridge this fall as part of the national Scouting for Food initiative. Scouts will distribute empty bags on Saturday, November 3rd and pick-up filled bags on Saturday, November 10th. Please leave bags of unexpired, non-perishable food items on your front porch by 9am on Saturday the 10th. NO GLASS. Condo residents may leave filled bags outside the main entry door of your condo building for pick-up on November 10th. Thank you for your generosity. Oakdale HS Marching Band The Oakdale High School Marching Band is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, November 18th from 11am-2pm in the OHS cafeteria. Shop from a variety of vendors such as Thirty-one and LuLaRoe! Bring the little ones and get a picture with Santa, make a craft, and explore musical instruments. Contact Us Spring Ridge Conservancy, Inc. (Managed By: PMP, Inc.) Phone Number: 301-620-0782 Victor Rocha: victor.mr@pmpbiz.com Nadena Mowry: nadena.mg@pmpbiz.com Vinnie Perella: vinnie.perella@pmpbiz.com
Upcoming Events Recreation Committee News November 5: Rec Comm. Mtg. at Visitor s Center, 7:30 pm November 30: Kids Concert at Visitor s Center, 6:30pm December 8: Breakfast with Santa, 9:30am-11:30am Kids Concert: On November 30 Mr. Jon, the singing librarian, will be performing at the Visitor Center for a concert at 6:30pm. This is a great event for younger children to dance and sing along. Breakfast with Santa: Join us for breakfast with Santa! Santa will be at the Visitor Center on December 8th from 9:30am-11:30am for pictures and breakfast treats. There will also be small crafts for children. Please bring your own cameras to take your photos with Santa. Boo Bash: We had a great time at our adult Halloween party! Thank you to Mark and Dawn Perry for organizing this event. Fall Festival: Despite the rain, we had a great turn out and a wonderful afternoon. Thank you to Lauren and Jason Stanczyk, Kim Yanike, Hope Rollins, Jenny Lazarus, and Caitlyn Reed for organizing this event. Thank you to Brian Kenny from PGC Landscape for donating mums, haybales, and pumpkins! Recreation Committee Meeting: Our next planning meeting will be at the Visitor s Center on Monday, November 5th at 7:30pm. Come join us to help us plan our winter and spring events!
Fall Updates Time for Property Maintenance Fall is the perfect time to take care of maintenance items that can make a big difference for your home and the overall look of the property, especially when winter is right around the corner. Here are some ideas: Fences: Wood fences do not last forever. We have seen fences that have been installed over 15 years ago or more and now are in great need of replacement or repair. This is especially true in the case of split rail fences. If this is your case you should repair or replace the fence. Grass/weeds: Grass and weeds growing on cracks of sidewalks, driveways and in particular on the curb side areas gives a very unkempt look to your property. We have seen weeds/grass growing up to a foot near the curb side area in front of some homes in Spring Ridge. A little bit of Round Up once every 3 months applied in some of these spots would greatly improve the appearance of your home. Exterior painting and replacement of rotten wood trims: A coat of paint on the exterior trim of your home is one of the easiest ways to give your home a fresh, well-maintained appearance for little investment. If you have some rotten wood trim areas make sure to repair it properly. We advise you to replace the wood with the new paintable, low maintenance PVC trims. Flower beds/ gardens: Now that the summer is over, any vegetable gardens and flower beds around the house should be cleaned of dead plant materials. Tree trimming: A lot of front yard trees have branches growing into the sidewalks due to the growth throughout the summer time. Branches should be trimmed away from sidewalks in order to not impede passage. Leaf pickup: Rake leaves from your yard on a regular basis. Leaving leaves in your yard gives your yard a very unkempt look plus it will eventually destroy your lawn. Remember Spring Ridge offers Yard waste removal every Wednesday April through mid December. And, the first thing most people see is the front yard of your home and so we advise you to keep it clean and maintained. Pet Waste Picking up your pet(s) waste is not only law, but is a rule of the community association and shows common courtesy. Please be mindful and pick up after your pet(s). Please be aware that all animals must be on a leash, and accompanied by their owners at all times. This applies to dogs and cats. Not only is this the policy of Spring Ridge, but it is also a Frederick County law. Owners of unleashed/unattended animals face fines by not only the County, but also by Spring Ridge. In addition to this, Animal Control can and will be called to remove unleashed/unattended animals if this problem persists. Please be courteous to your neighbors as well as your pets.
Stay In The Know Habitat For Humanity Box Tops Did you know that the Spring Ridge Visitor's Center is a collection point for the Box Tops for Education program? Last year, two Cadette Girl Scouts who live in Spring Ridge worked with the community managers and board of directors to get approval to place a collection box at the Visitor's Center and to advertise the program as part of a sustainable project to earn their Silver Award. Contributions are donated to the middle school that serves Spring Ridge Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School. You can read more about this project in the April 2017 and October 2016 Spring Ridge newsletters available at www.springridgeonline.com. If you already collect box tops for our two local elementary schools (Spring Ridge and Oakdale) please continue to do so. But if you have been throwing box tops away, this information is for you! You can drop off Box Tops for Education at the Visitor's Center 24/7. During business hours, please stop in and drop them in the collection box. But when the Visitor's Center is closed you can use the mail slot. We request that you put the box tops in a zip lock bag. More information about the Box Tops for Education program can be found at www.boxtops4education.com. Questions? Please email rhonda.hillman@gmail.com. Habitat For Humanity now picks up for free in Spring Ridge. Gently used furniture, appliances and building materials are wanted. All upholstered furniture must be free of rips, tears, stains and pet hair and odor. All items must be on the first floor, ground level unless you live in a building with an elevator. In order to process your donation pick up request, pictures of the items should be sent to faith.pippins@frederickhabitat.org. Please include the age of any appliances, your address and contact number. Habitat For Humanity s driver has the final decision upon arrival. He will inspect the items and provide a receipt. MOMS Club of Frederick-East The MOMS Club of Frederick-East is a support group for stay-at-home mothers, offering support and activities for mothers and their children. Please contact momsclubfrederickeast@gmail.com for information.
Classifieds Services ISO someone to clear our sidewalks and driveway after a snowfall. Must be dependable and prompt. If you are interested, please call 301 662 0790. Feel free to leave a message. Or send a message via FB. We request to meet with you to explain our needs and discuss cost. Spring Ridge Adult looking for work: Available for babysitting, adult care-giving or companion, in-home cleaning, etc. First Aide Certified. Contact Mary Ann at 301-378-3464. 16 year old babysitter available in Springe Ridge. CPR certified and has babysitter license. Available day and night. Contact Colin at 240-440-4913. Knife sharpening: Knife sharpening $5 each knife. Pick up or drop available. Contact Bill at bdvance71@gmail.com Tutor Available: Special Ed background. Executive functioning, organization, writing, reading. Contact Sheila at 301-524-9994. Roommate Wanted: Ground floor condo in Spring Ridge, 1 bedroom available with bathroom, female age 40 or older preferable, would have access to community amenities, close to downtown Frederick, no pets, no smoking. If interested, contact 240-457-7347 to discuss price and other details. You may leave a message or text also. Spring Ridge Resident looking to rent a condo in the neighborhood beginning in February 2019. Call 301-471-4539. For Sale 1 cream/floral sofa in excellent condition - $175 & 1 coordinating sage upholstered chair in excellent condition - $75. Purchase both for $200.00 and save. Call 301-694-0847. Solid Oak Bedroom Set, Headboards, small dining buffet, wall unit and hutch. Call 301-524-9994. Free standing woven wicker display/storage unit with arched dome. Excellent condition. Ideal for bathroom towels, toiletries, and more. Sturdy metal frame for extra strength. Price $85. Retails for $230. Measures 67" high, 15" wide, and 12" deep. Call Rob at 240-578-3999. Logan Simplex 700 mat cutter. Professional 4-foot model. Never used. As-new condition. Save money on picture framing. Retail $250+. Selling for $100. Call Rob at 240-578-3999. Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne Dinnerware set. Original pattern. Ironware. 8 place settings and extra plates. Extras include covered platters, side pieces, casseroles, teapots and much more. Call Rob at 240-578-3999. Furniture for sale. Tall white bookcases (5 shelf) $15.White dressers ($20) each. Beautiful white living room and sofa set $300.00 (will sell separately) 3 piece white iron glass top table set $150); formal dining room set of French- Italian design (make offer) and 4 piece full size bedroom set. (200.00) call 240-440-2720.