MonthlyA PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONCAMAR 2013

C A M O N T H LY 1

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2 Why I Serve: InterviewWith CA Board MemberAndy Stack

3 CA Working on Lake andPond Management Plan

8 Be a Part of YourCommunity Events

The circle could soon be complete — in more ways than one.Lake Kittamaqundi has been one of the gems of Columbia’sdowntown from the moment the community was officially

founded in 1967. Yet while people can walk along most of the lake,there has never been a pathway going the entire way around it.

But now, as several other projects begin that will help bring thedreams of Columbia’s downtown to reality, Columbia Association (CA)is moving toward completing the loop around Kittamaqundi.

“This project has been a long time in coming to fruition. There hasalways been an expectation from many people that there would be apathway that would complete the loop around Lake Kittamaqundi,”said Dennis Mattey, CA’s director of construction.

Presently, there is an undesignated dirt path along part of theeastern side of the lake, a route created by people who have walkedthrough. But that dirt path doesn’t encourage people to walk entirelyaround the lake, Mattey said.

A feasibility study conducted by Hanover-based BayLandConsultants & Designers produced three options for completing a

pathway around Kittamaqundi: one option would loop entirelyaround the northern end of the lake; another option would includea boardwalk crossing over a northern section of the lake; the thirdoption would have a boardwalk and a landmark bridge over the lake.

BayLand recommended the first option, which has the lowestupfront costs, the lowest long-term maintenance costs, and providesthe longest route (2 miles) around the lake, Mattey said.

Completing that loop would involve paving 1,800 feet of existing trail;creating 670 feet of new trail meandering between trees; 90 feet ofboardwalk in a flood-prone area; and 36 feet of bridge across a swale.

The estimated cost of design and construction is about $513,000,according to BayLand — which is $131,000 less than option two and$386,000 less than option three. Infrastructure maintenance costsfor the project would be an estimated $2,110 a year, contrasted with$4,520 and $6,760 a year for options two and three.

CA staff will be making a presentation to Town Center residents onMarch 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Historic Oakland. Construction on the loopcould be completed by mid-2015, Mattey said.

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Columbia Association Looking to Complete the

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WhyA ndy Stack has lived in Columbia for 36 years —

33 in the village of Owen Brown. In that time,Stack has been very involved in the community.

When he’s not serving on the board, Stack and his wifespend time enjoying what their village has to offer, be itwalking and biking to the East Columbia Library, the OwenBrown Village Center or around Lake Elkhorn.

What is your role with the CA Board andthe Owen Brown Village Board?Stack: I am currently the Owen Brown Columbia Council representative.As such, I am an ex-officio member of the Owen Brown Village Board (whichmeans I don’t have a vote, but I do have all the other duties and responsibilitiesof a village director), and I am a member of the Columbia Association (CA)Board of Directors (where I do have a vote). For this year, I am the vice-chairman of the CA Board of Directors. I see my role as representing OwenBrown to CA.

What motivates you to serve? Stack: I enjoy living in Columbia and in Owen Brown. I want to help OwenBrown and Columbia succeed. Serving on the village board allows me to findout what is occurring in the village and surrounding area. When problemsoccur, the village board is able to get information. Being on the village boardmeans I can influence the direction the village is taking, and I can serve ourresidents. It is also a great way to hear from people and to meet people.

What issues do you feel are importantto Owen Brown?Stack: Development of the Snowden River Parkway corridor and thewidening of Snowden River Parkway; completion of the dredging of LakeElkhorn and the implementation of watershed improvements to reduce siltflowing into the lake; improving communications with our residents; ensuringthat the village is operated in a fiscally responsible manner; adopting acommunity plan to help guide redevelopment of the Owen Brown VillageCenter.

How can residents get involved with the board?Stack: Attend the village board meetings (generally the first and thirdTuesdays of each month); read our newsletter and website; [and] tell us yourcomments/concerns.

By Keithan Samuels

I Serve

AnInterviewWithCA BoardMemberAndy Stack

Columbia Elections Coming Up Next Month Get Involved

Dorsey’s SearchElection Day: April 20, 8am–1pm, at Linden Hall (4765 Dorsey Hall Drive in Ellicott City)Seats available: Three on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Harper’s ChoiceElection Day: April 20, 9am–3pm, at Kahler Hall (5440 Old Tucker Row in Columbia)Seats available: Three on the village board

Hickory RidgeElection Day: April 20, 9am–3pm, at the Hawthorn Center (6175 Sunny Spring in Columbia)Seats available: Five on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Kings ContrivanceElection Day: April 19, 5–7pm, and April 20, 9am–1pm, at Amherst Hall(7251 Eden Brook Drive in Columbia)Seats available: Three on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Long ReachElection Day: April 20, 9:30am-12pm, at Stonehouse(8775 Cloudleap Court in Columbia)Seats available: Two on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Oakland MillsElection Day: April 20, 8:30am–5pm, at The Other Barn(5851 Robert Oliver Place in Columbia)Seats available: Seven on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Owen BrownElection Day: April 20, 9am–3pm, at the Owen Brown Community Center(6800 Cradlerock Way in Columbia)Seats available: Three on the village board

River HillElection Day: April 20, 9am–3pm, at Claret Hall (6020 Daybreak Circle in Clarksville)Seats available: Three on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

Town CenterElection Day: April 20, 9am–5pm, at Historic Oakland Manor (5430 Vantage Point Road in Columbia)Seats available: Three on the village board

Wilde LakeElection Day: April 20, 9am–3pm, at Slayton House (10400 Cross Fox Lane in Columbia)Seats available: Five on the village board, one on the Columbia Council

By Aria White Connor

EACH OF THE 10 VILLAGES IN COLUMBIA HAS A VILLAGE COMMUNITYassociation that regulates the village’s covenants, organizes activities forresidents and determines the architectural guidelines for the villageneighborhoods. In addition to having a vilage board, each village also electsone Columbia Council representative to serve as a member of the ColumbiaAssociation (CA) Board of Directors.

This year, elections will be held on Saturday, April 20. Election times andlocations vary. Visit ColumbiaVillages.org for village community center contactinformation.

Lake and PondManagement Plan

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areas. Right now we’re trying to get a handle onconditions, including what we experience historically,where we are now and where we need to go,” Mattey said.

A draft of the lake and pond management plan isexpected to be developed before the end of April. Thefinal plan will tie the management of sediment, waterquality and vegetation in the lakes to Columbia’s

Watershed Management Plan, which isbeing implemented to improve waterquality in the streams feeding the lakes and to reduce the amount of sediment beingcarried by our streams to the lakes and ponds.

the sediment has built up to the point that it becomesoverly expensive to remove.

“It’s possible to do intermediate and small dredgingoperations when the sediment has accumulated at theupper end of a lake or creek,” Mattey said. “That will

allow us to push majordredging efforts out abit, all while main -taining the appearanceof the lakes and savingmoney on dredging.”

Dredging was com -plet ed in early Februaryat Lake Elkhorn, the lastof Columbia’s threeman-made lakes to have

sediment removed during the past few years. This newlake and pond management plan would allowfor sediment to be removed before it can againbuild up to a similar extent.

“This plan may change over time infrequency, in methodology and in focus on new

Columbia Association (CA) is developing a lakeand pond management plan that will bring amore proactive approach to dealing with

sediment once it is in Columbia’s lakes and ponds. Infuture years, the plan also would address other issuessuch as water quality, vegetation and wildlife.

“If you don’t manage the sediment, you reduce theaquatic habitat and the aesthetic value of CA’s lakesand large ponds,” said Dennis Mattey, CA’s directorof construction.

The plan would include the use of bathymetricsurveys that measure the topography at the bottom of

the lakes and provide informationon how much sediment hasaccumulated. These surveyswould lead to a timeline forregular maintenance of the lakes.The survey data would also help

CA staff know when enough sediment hasaccumulated that it is time to remove it — and before

C A M O N T H LY 3

By David Greisman

THE COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION (CA) BOARD OFdirectors voted Feb. 14 to move forward with the Inner Arborconcept plan for Symphony Woods, a proposal that wouldpotentially turn the park into more of a destination — while stillrespecting and even incorporating the trees that define it.

The proposal passed by an 8-2 vote, andalso included establishing a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity that would implement theplan. CA will now be able to begin the sitedevelopment plan part (also known as steps9 through 16) of the county governmentapproval process for phase one of the park.CA President Phil Nelson said after themeeting that he hopes to start that part ofthe approval process “as soon as possible.”

As for the future phases of the Inner Arbor Plan, CA wouldbegin at step one of the 16-part approval process, whichprovides numerous opportunities for public input. CA staff willbe meeting with county government officials about moving

forward with that, according to Nelson.The Inner Arbor concept plan proposes several new amenities

for Symphony Woods, incorporating elements intended to turnthe 36-acre park into something more than a place that is barelyand rarely used — excepting people walking through the park

while en route to concerts at MerriweatherPost Pavilion, as well as annual events suchas Wine in the Woods.

New features potentially would includea dinner theater, a children’s theater, acommunity venue, an iconic sculpture, atreehouse amphitheater, an elevated treecanopy walk, a sculpture garden, arestaurant and cafes, a fountain plaza, meandering paths and CA headquarters.

A 1,750-space parking garage would be nearby, outside of thepark where Toby’s Dinner Theatre is presently located.

For more information, go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/SymphonyWoodsPark.

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By David Greisman

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PersonalTraining

Programs@CAColumbia Association (CA) has plenty of personal

trainers to help you get in shape and reach your fitness

goals faster this year. Read on to learn how a personal

trainer can help you become healthier and happier.

Do you lack motivation or can’t find time toinclude working out into your dailyroutine? Did you promise yourself that

this would be the year that you take better care ofyourself? Do you want to start a fitness program butaren’t sure where to start? A personal trainer canhelp motivate you and get you started on the righttrack on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. CA hasa variety of Personal Training Programs to choosefrom. If you are just getting started and have notexercised in a while, that’s OK. CA can match youup with a trainer who can educate you on the

proper way to exercise and design a workout foryour level. If you work out on a regular basis andjust want to kick your workout up to the next level,then a personal trainer can help you with that, too!

“Personal trainers provide fun, challenging andeffective workout sessions for their clients,” saysSam Yurko, CA’s Director of Personal Training. “Theywill also make it easier for the client to understandwhat is best for them to do when they are not withthe trainer. Many trainers keep in regular contactwith their clients to make sure they are keeping ontrack with the program so they achieve their goals.”

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KNOWLEDGEAll CA’s Personal Trainers arecertified by nationally accreditedcertifying organizations. CA’sTrainers keep up with the latest in health and fitness throughprofessional training and internal and external continuing education programs.

SAFETYProper form reduces the likelihood of injury. Our trainers are extremelyconscientious of your safety and will instruct you on proper form/technique, and the use of all facilityfitness equipment. If necessary,trainers will communicate with yourdoctor or therapist to follow theirrecommendations. All trainers arecertified in CPR and the use of anAutomatic External Defibrillator.

TIME EFFICIENCYSave time by having a thoroughworkout pre-planned by your trainer.Follow structured workouts to meetyour fitness goals.

MOTIVATIONAL COACHINGLike quality coaches, PersonalTrainers provide you with greatinspiration and instill a desire forpersonal improvement.

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There are so many personal training programs, from one-on-one sessions to smallgroup training. CA also has several fitness challenges throughout the year such asThe Biggest Winner and Rock Your Jeans.

“CA personal training has been a wonderful asset to my health. Having a trainernot only helps me hold myself accountable for making my lifestyle a healthier one,but it also gives me the ability to learn new ways of doing it,” says Biggest Winnerparticipant Felicia Haggerty.

Check your current CA Activities Guide or visit ColumbiaFitness.org for a listof personal and group training sessions.

Getting started with your own personal trainer is just a click away. To learn moreabout CA’s personal training programs, visit ColumbiaFitness.org, click on the“Contact Us” tab at the top of the page and fill out the questionnaire and tell usabout your health, fitness goals and objectives. We will match you with a trainerthat will meet those goals and objectives.

“CA personal trainers are positively changing the lives of those individuals andgroups living and working in Columbia every day,” Yurko says. “I love to hear thepersonal improvement stories that our trainers and their clients communicate to meon a weekly basis.”

Let one of our personal trainers create a program at your level of fitness so thatyou can learn ways to include health and fitness in your life — and so that you canbe the healthiest that you have ever been!

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REACHYOURGOAL

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The Columbia Association’s (CA) Youth and Teen Center at the Barn (YTC@TheBarn)recently held its 4th annual clothing drive to help those living in Columbia who arein need. We got a chance to speak with Youth and Teen Program Coordinator Safire

Windley to get a quick recap of the event. The event was held on Saturday, Jan. 19, andSunday, Jan. 20.

What kinds of items were you offering to those in need?Windley: Shoes, sneakers, jeans, coats, sweaters, shirts, jackets, pots, pans, purses, book bags,jewelry and books. Although we only requested clothes and accessories, we received all kindsof items. We collected more than 3,000 items! It was great to see most of everything go!

How many people were in attendance? Windley: This year we served a total of 528 individuals. We had 33 volunteers register andhelp through our National Day of Service request. There were also a total of 49 volunteerswho helped from the start of the project, which includes all 27 Teen Outreach Committee(TOC) members.

How does it feel to know that you were able to give back to thecommunity?Windley: One the greatest feelings in life is to purposefully lessen the burden for someone,through a simple act of kindness. Giving back is like Columbia, or even the world — one bigcircle; because we dwell in the same circle, and we all benefit. On behalf of the entire TOC,it was truly a time-consuming project that took a lot of perseverance — and I do mean ALOT! Collecting, sorting, labeling, transporting thousands of items to the distribution area,then organizing and setting up for distribution (for both days). Though the work waschallenging, the faces of gratitude and overall assurance of folks knowing that theircommunity had their back was invaluable. Actually, it was priceless — so much so that TOChas declared that we will be back for year number five in 2014.

Is there anything else you would like to add about the 4th annualClothing Drive?Windley: I would personally like to give a special thanks to all the 10 Columbia VillageAssociations, Columbia Art Center, Supreme Sports Club, and Warren’s Barber Shop in OwenBrown for welcoming our collection boxes at their facilities. Kudos to all 10 finalists of the2012 “Hear My Voice Teen Idol” competition for decorating and delivering collection boxesto the designated drop-off sites. A heartfelt thanks to Eggspectation in Ellicott City for donatingfresh coffee, muffins, fruit and lunch for our volunteers. Thank you to Harris Teeter grocerystore in Kings Contrivance for donating bags for our “shoppers” to put their donated items in.And of course, we could not have had such a successful event without the driving force, theColumbia community! Much thanks to all who gave; we simply cannot thank you enough!

For more information on the Youth and Teen Center at the Barn or CA’s Teen OutreachCommittee, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/teens or like us on Facebook atFacebook.com/YTCAtTheBarn.

Best Foreign FilmsPresentationColumbia Art Center Hosting

By Erin McPhail

By Keithan Samuels

CA is currently accepting applications forthe 2013 Spirit of Columbia Scholarship.Applicants must be students who live on

CA-assessed property or have a parent thatworks on CA-assessed property, have a

minimum of a C grade average, and havedemonstrated a history of voluntaryservice to the Columbia community.

Applications can be found at ColumbiaAssociation.org/Scholarships.The deadline to apply is March 15. For more information, call 410-715-3161.

Scholarship Deadline Coming Up

Calling all movie critics! As part of the Columbia Art Centerand Little Patuxent Review’s Salon Series, HowardCommunity College professor Marie Westhaver and Howard

Community College professor and movie critic Mike Giuliano willhost “Best Foreign Films,” a presentation that will show clipshighlighting some of the greatest foreign films. At the end of thescreening there will be a discussion with Westhaver and Giuliano.

“Film has such a universal appeal to all ages,” said Liz Henzey,director at the Art Center. “Mike’s and Marie’s presentations reallyengage the community. You end up walking away feeling veryinspired to check out different genres of film.”

This marks Westhaver and Giuliano’s second film presentation.Last year, the two professors held a Salon Series presentation on thebest films in history, which brought in more than 40 people and waswell-received.

“Last spring’s movie discussion received such a positive responseand had one of our largest Salon Series audiences,” recountedHenzey. “As a result of the positive feedback, we asked both filmhistorians to speak again.”

“Best Foreign Films” will take place on Wednesday, March 13,at 7pm at Columbia Art Center. For more information about thisevent, please contact Columbia Art Center at Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org or call 410-730-0075.

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CA Supporting ElectricVehicle Infrastructure in

ColumbiaCOLUMBIA ASSOCIATION (CA) RECENTLY FORMALIZED ITS partici -pa tion in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program to support clean electricvehicle fleets in the United States. CA is in the process of installing three electricvehicle charging stations in two of our villages — Harper’s Choice and Owen Brown.These charging stations will contribute to the development of an infrastructure inthe community that improves the viability of electric vehicle ownership. Several carmanufacturers offer electric vehicle models, and these types of vehicles areexpected to become a growing segment of the automotive market.

Why support electric vehicles in our community? The average gasoline-poweredvehicle emits about one pound of greenhouse gas emissions for every mile driven.Mobile fuel combustion is a significant share of our overall carbon footprint andassociated climate change impacts.

While electric vehicles charged from the grid still have the upstream emissionsassociated with electricity generation, those emissions are much lower than if thevehicle were burning gasoline to operate. If we are better able to leverage cleanelectric vehicles in our community, we reduce our contribution to climate changeand increase the sustainability of our transportation infrastructure.

The ultimate goal of electric vehicle charging stations is to augment the servicewith solar photovoltaic electricity generation. Under this scenario, a portion of theelectricity that powers the vehicle would be from a renewable source and have noassociated greenhouse gas emissions. CA is taking important steps to help fostera clean energy economy in our community.

By Chick Rhodehamel

DOGDAYAfternoonSaturday,April 27

11am-2pmHopewell Park

Bring Your Canine to

Bring your best four-leggedfriends out for an afternoon of

entertainment, contests,treats and fun activitiesfor dogs and their owners.Area pet vendors will beavailable to supplyinformation on keepingyour dogs happyand healthy.

For more informationcall 410-715-3104 or visit

ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events.

2013 CAcampssign upnowfor

It’s not too early to start thinking about what your kids are doing this summer. Register now for the 2013 CA Camps Season!Register before April 5 to save $100 off four weeks or $200 off eight weeks of camp.The camp season will be from June 24–August 23.For more information, go to ColumbiaCamps.org or call 410-715-3165 or e-mail Camps@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

FREEEVENT

March Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House: “Arcane Convergence”:Adam Zynger (fractalprints) and Linda Trope (Mixed Media)Now - Sat, Apr 13HHoouurrss vvaarryy •• BBeerrnniiccee KKiisshh GGaalllleerryy aatt SSllaayyttoonn HHoouussee �CCJJBBllaacckk@@CCoolluummbbiiaaVViillllaaggeess..oorrgg

Flower Arranging –A Master GardenerProgramSat, Mar 2 •• 10am •• Claret Hall 410-531-1749.

Baltimore WatercolorSociety ExhibitionThu, Mar 7-Sun, Mar 31Reception: Sat, Mar 9, 3-5pm •• Columbia ArtCenter •• 410-730-0075.

Rainbow Theater Fri, Mar 8 •• 10amSlayton House TheaterWLEvents@ColumbiaVillages.org.

Biggest WinnerSuccess CelebrationSat, Mar 9 •• 11am-1pmColumbia Athletic ClubBiggest.Winner@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

Baby ExpoSat, Mar 9 •• 11am-4pmOwen Brown Community Center410-381-0201.

Duct Tape PursesSat, Mar 9 •• 10am-12pm • TheHawthorn Center • 410-730-7327.

Indoor TriathlonChallengeSun, Mar 10 •• 6amSupreme Sports Club410-381-5355.

Spa DayMon, Mar 11 •• 10am-3pmColumbia Gym KidSpace410-531-8984.

Ingredients for aSuccessful VegetableGarden – A MasterGardeners PresentationThu, Mar 14 • 7pm • Owen BrownCommunity Center • 410-381-0201.

CA Board MeetingThu, Mar 14 • 7:30pm • CAHeadquarters • For updated dates and times, please visitColumbiaAssociation.org.

Family Bingo NightFri, Mar 15 • 7:30-9pm • TheHawthorn Center • 410-730-7327.

Family Bingo NightFri, Mar 15 •• 6-7:30pmSupreme Sports Club • 410-381-7559.

Girls’ Night Out:Decorative One StrokeDaisy VotivesFri, Mar 15 •• 6:30-8:30pmColumbia Art Center • 410-730-0075.

Master Gardeners – PruningWed, Mar 20 •• 7pmStonehouse •• 410-730-8113.

Town Center Senior LuncheonWed, Mar 20 •• 11am-1pmHistoric Oakland •• 410-730-4744.

Lively Arts for LittleOnes Presents: ChrisFascione – StorytellerFri, Mar 22 •• 10am

The Other Barn in OaklandMills 410-730-4610.

Town Center Egg HuntSat, Mar 23 •• 10-11amVantage Point Road Park410-730-4744.

Spring Ice Skating Show:Come Fly with Mickey

Sat, Mar 23 & Sun, Mar 24Times vary • Columbia Ice RinkColumbiaFASC.com.

CA Board MeetingThu, Mar 28 •• 7:30pm •• CA Head -quarters • For updated dates andtimes, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.

Save the Date: Searching for SpringSat, Apr 6 •• 10-11:30amColumbia SportsPark • 410-381-0202.

Save The Date: King’s Contrivance Village Flea MarketSat, Apr 20 •• 9am-12pmKing’s Contrivance Amherst House410-381-9600.

Have a question or comment? E-mailCAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.org.