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Are hard sided cans with good lids all that’s needed? Well, not quite. All trash has to be in bags to contain it, the bags must go into the can, and the can’s lid must be firmly in place to keep our community clean. Based on this picture, taken Saturday, January 9, 2016, not all trash handling manages to achieve that goal. As it happens, these cans, and the debris around them, are at the other corner of the garage in the picture above.

The wetlands behind this particular alley tend to have a of lot trash in them a lot of the time. Why is not really a mystery.

Volunteering is a Great New Year Resolution

How Big A Mess? By Barney Gorin

By Karen Norris

Volunteer Open House 7–9pm, February 18 at Clubhouse,

Be There!

There are several ways residents can take an active role in the community, and one very important role is to participate through volunteer opportunities. In the past, Kentlands has enjoyed a very posi-tive response from its many engaged resi-dents, and the Kentlands Citizens Assem-bly (KCA) hopes to continue the trend for 2016. A little coaxing with good food and drink (the Kentlands way) at the upcom-ing Feb. 18 volunteer open house may help get things started.

Opportunities to volunteer include serving on a committee or even on the Board of Trustees. “The KCA needs volunteers,” explained Board President Barney Gorin. With a term appointment that generally lasts two years, there is

always a turnover of volunteers, and the call for new volunteers has become an annual process.

“We have an election coming up in the fall,” Gorin mentioned, “and we need two things: people to run for office and an election committee.” The election committee term appointment, by the way, lasts only one year.

There are several committees, some of which are standing and others ad hoc. These include:

• Kentlands Historical Trust, which approves all architectural changes;

• Board of Code Compliance, to help enforce the rules and standards;

• Election Committee, which helps supervise the election and ensure that information is sent out on time to the community;

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A picture speaks a thousand words... how careless trash disposal injured Mae West the turtle

Kentlands is a beautiful place. It’s beautiful by design, by population, and by maintenance. Most of us take good or better care of our homes and the surrounding area simply because we want to, but… trash is still a problem that is obvious to anyone walking in or near our wetlands and alleys.

Why?

Issue One: not putting out the trash in a solid container.

There are reasons why we are asked to use a hard container with a latching lid. Among those reasons are crows, foxes, and rats. When garbage, that is to say trash with food or food residue, is put outside in no more than a plastic trash bag, the critters can get at it, will get at it, and do make a mess.

How big a mess? Well, Google Earth tells me that it can be seen from space (that is Kentlands and a location where folks seem to have a continuing problem keeping their alley clean, in no small part because of an unprotected plastic bag or two).

PLEASE use hard sided containers with locking lids for your garbage! If saying please isn’t enough reason, there are two more: the Kentlands Citizens Assembly trash contractor will not pick-up any trash that is not in a proper container in the future; and the Board of Code Compliance is charged with enforcing the rules about trash, with fines if necessary.


Aerial photo proving that trash bags just aren’t reliable or adequate

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Kentlands Events February 2016All meetings will take place in the Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.

KCA Committee Meetings

February 3 Kentlands Historical Trust, 6:30–9pm

February 10 Activities Committee, 6–8pm

February 11 Board of Code Compliance, 6:30–9pm

February 24 KCA Board of Trustees, 7:30–10:00pm

KCA Events

February 12 Happy Hour, 5:30–7:30pm

February 18 Volunteer Open House I, 7–9pm

Social/Interest Groups

February 2 Acoustic Jam, 6–9pm

February 4 Garden Club, 7–9pm

February 5 Needle Arts, 9am–12pm

February 6 Young Artist Awards, 9am–5pm

February 9 Kentlands Community Foundation Meeting, 7:30–9pm

February 10 Villages Meeting, 3–4:30pm


February 13 Rock & Blues Group at the Carriage House, 1–4pm

February 15 Go Green Meeting, 7–9pm

February 16 K25 Meeting, 7–9pm


February 20 Rock & Blues Group at the Carriage House, 1–4pm

February 23 Acoustic Jam, 6–9pm


February 28 Kingfish Interviews, 11am–5pm

Important Dates

February 4 City Bulk Trash Pick-Up, 7am–2pm

February 10 Town Architect’s Open Hours, 5–6pm *By Appointment Only.*

February 15 Clubhouse & Carriage House Opens, 9am

CMC Office Closed

February 19 Visual Change Applications Due, 9am–5pm

Condo Meetings

February 17 View Condo Meeting, 7–9pm

February 23 Kentlands Ridge Condo Meeting, 7–9pm

February 25 Kentlands Condo Meeting, 7–9pm

Happy Hour

on February 12, from 5:30–7:30pm

Clubhouse Reminders2016 Assessment Coupon Books

You should have already received your coupon books for 2016. You will not receive a coupon book if you are on automatic debit. The 2016 monthly assessment fee for townhomes and single family homes is $136.49.

If you have not received a coupon book, please contact Community Management Corporation (CMC) at 703.631.7200 and speak with Customer Service.

Please be reminded to notify CMC via e-mail at [email protected] or via fax at 703.631.9786, if you relo-cate but do not sell your home. Provid-ing us with this information is vital and required because as a homeowner, you

are entitled to all pertinent information relating to the Association, and you are responsible for notifying CMC of address changes.

Residents of individual condominium associations will need to contact their management company regarding 2016 coupon books.

Updating Facilities Passes In 2016

It’s never too early to get your paperwork in for the annual renewal of Facilities Passes. We will begin updating passes in late February/early March of 2016. In or-der to expedite the process, please be sure that your HOA fees are current. If you are leasing your home here in the Kentlands, we require a copy of your current lease. If your lease has expired, and are leas-ing on a month to month basis, a com-pleted Month to Month Lease Verification

form is required and is available on our website at www.Kentlandsusa.com.

Renters must provide either a valid lease or completed verification form in order to renew facilities passes in 2016. Please note that all residents residing in a dwell-ing must be listed on the lease and corresponding verification.

Please forward leases and completed verification forms to Francine Lowenstein at [email protected].

Also of note, all residents’ children age 25 and older must provide a driver’s license or current change of address card from the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles, that reflects their Kent-lands address. No other form of residency verification will be accepted.



Z Yoga Classes Z Yoga Classes

@ the Kentlands Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg

12 week session Tuedays January 5- March 22 Fridays January 8- March 25

Tuesdays 9:15-10:15 am Yoga Flow/ Mixed Level

Start with a mindfulness practice followed by yoga asanas for balance, focus and strength.

Fridays 5:45-6:45 am Sunrise Yoga/ Mixed Level

Energize your morning with a bit of mindfulness practice followed by asanas for balance, focus and strength.

Cost: $216 one class, take 2 classes for $416

Drop in: $20 per class For more information contact Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin at 202.360.7166 for pricing.

Public Input Sought on Griffith Park Playground

The City of Gaithersburg is seeking public input on replacement playground equip-ment at Griffith Park at City Hall. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7:30pm in the Second Floor Gallery at City Hall, 31 S. Summit Avenue in Olde Towne, Gaithersburg.

Named for former Mayor John W. Griffith, Griffith Park at City Hall sits on nearly eight acres of land. Amenities include basketball and tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, an open field, a 1/2 mile pathway, and a playground with swings, a train and various climbing pieces. The existing equipment dates to the late 1990’s and is scheduled for replacement.

Gaithersburg was awarded $66,000 for this purpose through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space—Community Parks and Play-grounds Program. At the January 27 meeting, staff will present details about the project and solicit feedback from the public on possible replacement pieces. Designs will then be presented at subsequent meetings, with public voting ultimately helping to determine the final selection. It is anticipated that the park will be ready for a grand reopening in the fall of 2016.

For more information on the public meetings and the replacement project please visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov or contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture at 301.258.6350.

Gaithersburg Aquatic Center Offers Deep Water Open Swim

The deep water well at the Gaithersburg Aquatic Center is now open for deep water recreation on select weekday evenings. “Several patrons of the Aquatic Center asked us to consider opening the well so they could use it for recreational and therapeutic purposes,” said Aquatic Superintendent Jen Mogus. “We were happy to explore a way to work those requests into our schedule.”

Diving from boards and jumping from the sides will be prohibited during these sessions, allowing swimmers and those engaged in water exercise to enjoy the well safely. Patrons are responsible for bringing any equipment they would like to use during these open sessions.

The deep water well is available for open swim Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during Family Recreational Swim, 6:30pm to 7:30pm. During all other Family Recreational Swim times it will be open for diving board use only.

The Gaithersburg Aquatic Center is owned by Montgomery County Public Schools and operated by the City of Gaithersburg after school and when school is out of ses-sion. It is located adjacent to Gaithersburg Middle School at 2 Teachers Way. The Center features six 25-yard lap lanes, two diving boards, an outdoor patio, full-size lockers, and a shallow-water “teach pool.” It is open evenings and weekends for lap and recreational swimming and also hosts swim lessons and water exercise classes. For information call 301.258.6445 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

“Heritage” Exhibit features African American Artwork on Display at Gaithersburg Activity Center

In celebration of African American History Month, the City of Gaithersburg presents “Heritage,” an exhibit featuring the artwork of Dorothy Brooks, James E. Murphy, Jr. and Rodney Sikdar, on display through February 21, 2016, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Viewing hours are Monday through Saturday from 8am to 9pm. and Sunday from 8am to 5pm.

Dorothy Brooks was born in Washington State, a place she considers one of the most beautiful places in the continental United States. Most of her formative years were spent growing up on the East Coast, during a time when the diversity of life and cul-ture changed at a very fast pace. Brooks began her fascination with art at an early age during a class trip to the National Museum of Art. While standing in the cor-ridor, she was so overwhelmed with a multitude of feelings she decided there was only one thing important enough to become in her life and that was an artist. Brooks

wanted to help others feel what she felt when viewing the artwork. She began drawing in pencil at age seven, and at twelve, she was working with oils. While Brooks has tried other medi-

ums over the years, she recognized that oils were her one true love. It is a medium with great flexibility and life that speaks deeply to her. More of her work may be found here.

“For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be an artist,” says James E. Murphy, Jr. as he recalls his 4th year in grade school, a pivotal point in his life when he decided to pursue his passion for art. Murphy attended the Baltimore School for the Arts High School and the Maryland Institute College of Arts, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Communication. After college, he began his art career as a freelance illustrator completing illustrations and designs for nu-merous clientele including Physical Therapy Today Magazine and Umoja Children Greeting Cards. Today, Murphy’s focus is on his fine art drawings, paintings and re-productions, which he distributes through his own company, Something For Your Soul Fine Arts. His list of accomplishments continues to grow as his art has been featured in various exhibits, numerous art shows and festivals and on Baltimore’s WJZ-TV Channel 13. Murphy sums up his work by simply stating, “I am a hus-band and a father, a man of faith as well as a man of color; it is these experiences that I seek to explore and express in my art.” More of his work may be found at www.somethingforyoursoul.com.

Rodney Sikdar was born 1989 in West Africa. His artistic skills were noticed as early as the age of five when he started drawing and molding with clay. By nine, he realized he had gifted artistic hands and worked on his art continuously on his own, developing his skills in both drawing and painting. In 2007, he had the opportunity to participate in a 40-hour intensive visual arts course sponsored by the International Research Insti-tute of Africana Heritage and was awarded a certificate. His work has been displayed in prestigious exhibits in Monrovia, Liberia, including a historic exhibit regarding the Ebola crisis. Sikdar is a member of the Liberian Professional Painters Organization. This is his first exhibit since arriving in the United States.

Please note that all images are copyrighted by the artists and most of the artwork is for sale. For more information please contact Shellie Williams at 301.258.6394, [email protected], or Andi Rosati at 301.258.6350, [email protected].



Barney Gorin

Well, it’s getting to be that time of the year again. What time is that you ask? Snow time.

As someone who moved to South Carolina in 2012 after 37 years on the Eastern Shore, I never thought I would be saying that again. As a symbolic gesture, when I moved, I donated all but one thin coat to charity as I was told that it only got below freezing about a half dozen nights. This turned out to be true. It was very unusual living somewhere where they don’t winterize irrigation or shut down the pools. Although it wasn’t warm enough to swim every day, many people would sit by the pool on nice days, all winter long.

As you may have noticed, our snow removal provider has placed “snow stakes” throughout the community. This is to keep the plows away from the fire hydrants, in-lets drains, etc. in the event the snow piles up over a period of time to the point that these parts of the infrastructure can’t be seen. We ended up with a plow in a ditch on the side of the road in a community I managed in Delaware because it snowed so much the ditch leveled out with the roadway.

At the risk of repeating information that has been previously published in the Express, the Kentlands Citizens Assembly is responsible for removing snow from KCA owned property such as the mews, areas around the Clubhouse, and com-mon area walkways throughout the community. The KCA is not responsible for city owned streets, areas that directly abut condominiums or parking areas in the shop-ping centers. If you are in doubt as to whose responsibility a certain area is, please feel free to call the Clubhouse at 301.948.2071 during business hours to inquire or e-mail me at [email protected].

Homeowners are responsible for shoveling the sidewalks adjacent to their homes within 12 hours of the last snowfall or freeze, per the Municipal Code for the City of Gaithersburg. If you’re unable to do that, please call the Clubhouse at the number above and the staff will be happy to give you contact information for volunteers willing to shovel. The KCA snow removal provider will begin to plow when the accumulation reaches 2”.

Speaking of the Express, if you are receiving the Town Crier (mailed) but not the Express (e-mailed), please e-mail your name and address, along with your e-mail address if different from the one you’re e-mailing from, to [email protected]. The Express, which is e-mailed bi-monthly, along with other important e-mail blasts, is how the Association leaders and management communicate with homeowners, especially when information is time sensitive or urgent. While NextDoor is a great vehicle for homeowners in need of vendor refer-rals or to advertise their services, it is not the official means of communication for the KCA. Please call the Clubhouse or e-mail me directly with concerns, questions, and suggestions regarding Association issues.

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A Hidden Gem

One of the things that is great about Kentlands (ok … in my opinion) is that we have access to a number of gems that are hiding in plain sight. The Carriage House, tucked between the Arts Barn and a private home is among these.

The Carriage House belongs to the Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) and has for a score of years or so. If memory serves, the KCA bought it from Great Seneca Development for $65,000 on the general theory that it would be very useful, albeit for what was not defined at the time.

Availability has gotten to be a bit tricky over two decades because the “useful” theory has turned out to be very true. A number of organizations such as the Bridge Club and the E-Communications Working Group use “the right side” of the Carriage House (as shown in this picture) for their meetings and “the left side” houses the Kentlands Community Foundation’s (KCF) offices and the KCF’s archive of Kentlands historical material.

While the KCF’s archive is the majority of the historical material in the Carriage House, there is some on the “right side” as well. There is a large overhead photo that shows where Kentlands was to be built circa 1988. Quince Orchard Park is clearly

visible to the bottom left of the undeveloped area, the historical buildings, includ-ing the Carriage House, that are now so familiar in Old Farm show up just to the

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EWS The Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) would like to remind all Kentlands

residents that parking in the mews is not permitted. We have received numerous complaints about vehicles parking in and blocking the mews. Please keep in mind that any vehicle parked in the mews not only hin-ders the everyday activities of other residents but also the trash companies, snow plows, and emergency vehicles providing services to our community.

‘No Parking’ signs are posted at the beginning of each mews to help raise awareness of the consequences of parking in the mews. Residents found parking in the mews for a first time will receive a friendly warning. If the vehicle is found parking in the mews again, the resident will receive a writ-ten notice giving 48 hours to have the vehicle removed or the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. The KCA kindly asks all residents and their guests, relatives, visitors, etc. to abide by the KCA parking policy. n


Protect Your Pipes!

Many of you live in homes that have fire retardant sprinkler systems. Specifically, all townhouses, condominiums and the live / work townhomes (60% of the residences in the Kentlands) are required to have functioning “suppression” systems.

In addition, those of you who live in single family homes have exterior spigots.

Regardless of the type of your home, we all have the same problem—very cold temperatures are not friendly to our pipes and the water that runs through them!

Over the past two winters, as the temperatures have approached the teens and single digits, the Kentlands has seen a number of pipe ruptures. These ruptures are always a huge deal! The financial costs and personal property loss are very high. Please make sure your homeowners or condo insurance policies are up to date.

The past two years, sprinkler pipe ruptures have been especially expensive for several of our condo associations. Condo associations have discovered that their builders did not always ensure proper insulation for sprinkler pipes located in garages, attic or dor-mer spaces, and along external walls (specifically to feed the sprinkler over a deck).

Single family home owners have also seen significant damage due to cracked pipes feeding external spigots.

As we finally hit a true stretch of cold temperatures and the first snow is likely coming, there are things you can do to help prevent these pipe ruptures….

(1) If you own an attic or dormer space, please make sure the pipes and the space is adequately insulated. If you live in a condo, please speak with your condomini-um’s management company or board. The Kentlands Clubhouse management staff is not the first point of contact for all condominiums. Contact information for the different condo associations can be found on the www.KentlandsUSA.com web-site under the tab ‘Condo Associations’.

(2) Please make sure all of your pipes along “outer walls” reside in appropriate insu-lation. The insulation should be between your pipe and the outside wall of your home. Of-ten, the insulation is installed between the drywall and the pipes, exposing the pipes to the external elements. This is wrong and often the fault of the builder. If you or your condo association has experienced ruptures, it is worth it to inspect the insulation around your pipes.

(3) Find out if you have frost-proof spigots. The frost proof ones withstand the elements a lot better than the non-frost proof ones.

(4) Do not forget the sprinklers and pipes in your garage! You should maintain a sufficient temperature in the garage to prevent the pipes from freezing. There are four ways to help with this. Ultimately, if your pipes are not properly insulated, you need to add insulation.

• CLOSE YOUR GARAGE DOOR—It sounds simple, but I have noticed how quickly the temperature in my garage drops when the garage door is open. Even if you are outside shoveling snow, playing with the kids, or out walking the dog, that 5–10 minutes the garage door remains open in freezing temperature can put your pipes at risk. If you do not have a garage key pad, just carry your garage door opener in your pocket and keep the garage closed and insulated.

• Install a temperature gage in the garage. Some newer garage door openers come with a thermometer.

• Insulate your garage door—many condos are built with very simple garage doors that leak a substantial amount of air. You can purchase simple garage door insulation kits at Lowes, Home Depot, and Amazon.

• Heat your garage—there are always concerns when using a heating element in a garage. It must be done appropriately, but there are ways to do it safely.

It is never too late to take precautions to protect your pipes! If the insulation around your pipes is installed improperly, you will need to fix that long term, but making sure your pipes are properly taken care of in the cold regions of your home will pay off in the long run. n

BFAC Update

The KCA welcomes three new members to the Budget and Finance Advisory Com-mittee: Ade Alli, Greg Cohen, and Ken Quittman. They bring a mix of relevant pro-fessional skills and personal perspectives, which will be valuable in accomplishing the committee’s varied functions and representing diverse Kentlands constituencies. Gentlemen: It’s good to have each of you on board, and thanks for stepping forward!!

The committee’s role, as spelled out in Administrative Resolution 20, is important and complex--never boring!--but from experience, it is not particularly difficult and does not need to be extremely time consuming. It includes reviewing and discussing KCA financial documents and identifying any issues for attention by the KCA Board, President, or staff. Such documents include the monthly CMC Financial Reports, the annual Replacement Reserve Study, and the annual Audit Report. On request, the BFAC also provides analyses of fiscal implications of policy options being considered by the Board, and recommends strategies for investment of KCA reserve funds. The BFAC is closely involved in the annual KCA budget process, reviewing drafts for accu-racy, clarity, compliance with Board decisions, and fiscal implications, and ultimately offering budget recommendations to the Board.

KCA Finances in Context

At the turning of the year, it seems timely to review KCA’s fiscal results in 2015, budgeted expectations for 2016, and for background, to include data from 2013–2014 as well. The table below summarizes the results.

As can be seen, KCA’s reserves are projected to be at a relatively low point at the end of 2015, though still very substantial, and to begin a healthy recovery in 2016. Total Income has risen to cover increased costs, especially for transfers to reserve funds, but there have been savings in some other areas, such as Administrative and Recre-ation Center Expenses, and Other Expenses (which in some years have been higher than usual because in those years “Other Expenses” included Contributions to Prior Year Equity). While net income has been negative in some years, especially 2015, it is reassuring to note that KCA ran a substantial surplus in 2013, and incidentally also in 2010–2012 (ranging from $3,268 to $159,732). So there is good reason to be optimistic about the future. 2013 2014 2015 2016 Year End Year End Year End Year EndBALANCE SHEET Actual Actual Projected Projected

Unappropriated Owners’ Equity 333,947 424,027 383,112 382,372 Titleholder Contribution 446,825 491,283 501,085 508,085 General Reserves 846,516 294,903 650,800 862,307 Recreation Facilities Reserves 723,666 776,081 170,242 308,456 Capital Reserves 39,573 67,892 109,643 150,403

Total Reserves 2,390,527 2,054,185 1,814,882 2,211,623

Full Year Full Year Full Year Full Year INCOME STATEMENT Actual Actual Projected Budget

Assessment Income 1,823,134 1,854,384 2,000,768 2,256,417 Other Income 163,023 142,794 146,145 138,864

Total Income 1,986,158 1,997,179 2,146,914 2,395,281

Administrative 82,124 64,066 67,502 69,235 Publications and Communications 40,701 41,756 50,499 46,300 Local Expenses (Water Service, SF & TH Trash) 118,944 119,955 123,617 126,679 Maintenance & Services 281,988 358,039 488,273 401,032 Recreation Center Expenses 492,429 459,837 455,237 376,774 Professional Services 496,825 532,639 550,914 550,006 Taxes & Insurance 47,621 46,361 57,436 58,134 Other Expenses (Bad Debt, Contrib. to Prior Year Equity) 46,658 19,478 500 3,000 Total Transfers to Reserves Funds 299,853 427,576 540,512 764,771

Total Expense 1,907,142 2,069,708 2,334,490 2,395,931

Net Income/(Loss) 79,015 (72,529) (200,160) (740)



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Volunteering is a Great New Year Resolution

• Budget and Finance Advisory Committee, which works with the Board Treasurer and is quite busy from February through June, when the draft budget is being compiled;

• Welcoming Committee that plans and implements welcome receptions for new residents, a nice Kentlands tradition;

• Activities Committee, to ensure that underserved demographics are included in social activities in the community, which includes popular movie nights, happy hours, holiday parties throughout the year and more; and

• E-Communications Committee that plays a vital role in developing the Kentlands website and communications strategies for the community.

In addition, the following two committees worked together with staff and leadership to release the recent Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new landscaping contractor and select a preferred vendor for approval by the Board of Trustees. Because of the dollars involved, “it was a significant responsibility,” Gorin added.

• Environmental Management Committee that addresses general landscaping around the Kentlands; and

• Turf Management Group, which is focused on organic initiatives, reducing community reliance on chemical treatments.

“The people who give of themselves to work on committees contribute greatly to the quality of life in the Kentlands,” said Gorin. “These committees are what makes Kentlands—the Kentlands.” A change this year is an effort to recruit youth, ages 15 and above, to serve on committees or subcommittees to better plan for events and resources that speak to this target population.

Want to Learn More?

Several information sessions and open houses that include time for socializing and networking among residents, committee members and Board members have been planned starting in February (see ad below). These events provide an excellent strategy to learn more and identify any areas of interest.

This year, three terms expire for two members of the Board of Trustees and the Board president. The Board information meetings will provide an overview of the scope of this important leadership opportunity through volunteer service to the community. The Board information session II will go over the elections process and timeline.

For More Information on Volunteering for Committees and the Board of Trustees

Contact Barney Gorin, KCA Board President, at [email protected].

Other Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to formal committee and Board service, there are other volunteer opportunities in the Kentlands community. One example is the casually organized Lend a Helping Shovel band of volunteers. Winter is here. It will eventually snow. KCA recognizes that some residents will need help shoveling their sidewalks and drive-ways. If you would be willing to lend a helping hand, or shovel in this case, please


All leases and verifications will be forwarded to the City of Gaithersburg to assure compliance with the city’s licensing requirement for all rental units.

Parking on Public Streets

Please be reminded to park within marked street spaces. Cars that are illegally parked (too close to stop signs or too close to mews entrances) risk receiving a parking ticket from the Gaithersburg police.

Also, please be aware that the City of Gaithersburg has a 48-hour parking limit

on public streets that is enforced. You may be issued a ticket if you are parked more than 48 hours. The following is taken from the Online Municipal Code:

Chapter 14 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Sec. 14–16. Parking for more than

forty-eight hours prohibited:

No person shall park any motor vehicle or other vehicle upon any street, avenue, road, highway, public parking lot or

vacant lot for a continuous period of more than forty-eight hours at

any one time. n

BOCC January Focus: Windows and General Outside Condition of Home

SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, February 18th7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

@ Kentlands Clubhouse

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE I

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE IIMonday, April 11th7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


BOARD INFORMATION SESSION I

BOARD INFORMATION SESSON II

Monday, June 13th7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Thursday, September 15th7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


GET INVOLVED IN THE NEW YEAR! BE A VOLUNTEER!

Contact KCA President Barney Gorin at [email protected] for more information on volunteer opportunities.

call the Clubhouse at 301.948.2071 and ask for Francine Lowenstein, or send an email to [email protected] to have your name added to this year’s volunteer snow removal list. This act of kindness may even be eligible for high school community service credit. KCA greatly appreciates anyone willing to volunteer time and effort to this great neighborhood initiative. n

The Kentlands Board of Code Compliance suggests that titleholders inspect all outside window frames and observe the general outside condition of the home.

Look especially for peeling paint or discolored siding, shutters, damaged gutters, rot-ted wood window frames, loose or missing shingles and damaged doors (including garage doors) and frames. Also check the condition of all fences as to rot, discolor-ation, missing boards/pickets etc. Kindly ensure that all Muntins (window grids) are in place.

REMINDER: All Kentlands code requirements can be fulfilled easily through early planning. In starting the process of enhancement, the following are suggested guidelines.

After inspection, create a list of items that need attention. Determine the items that can be done as a DIY project and those that would be better suited for attention by a professional contractor. Establish target start and completion dates for work items. Keep in mind that outdoor projects can usually be started in late March and should be completed by the end of September.

Contact and qualify contractors EARLY-ON to do whatever work is needed. To do so in the spring will result in delays as Contractors start lining up their work schedules very early in the year.

As a general reminder, if any replacement necessities are contemplated, review the Vi-sual Change Application (VCA) guidelines to determine if approval is required before making exterior changes to material, design or color of your property. Submit a Visual Change Application as early as possible to preclude any delays in needed work.

If you are not sure whether a Visual Change Application is required, or if you have any questions about the VCA process, please contact Katie Mell, Assistant Manager, at [email protected] or 301.948.2071. Visual Change Applications are available at the Clubhouse and can be downloaded from the Kentlands website at KentlandsUSA.com. n


February is a Grand Month for Music at Arts on the Green

February sees the return of the sfz salon series for classical music, a tuneful tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein and a chance for everyone to belt out Broadway tunes at our second annual Broadway Sing-Along. So if music warms your heart, you’ll need to spend time at Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion during this wintry month. And if you are trying to “think spring,” read about the Spring Break Camps coming to the Arts Barn. Details follow… for tickets and class and workshop registration, call the Arts Barn at 301.258.6394. Arts on the Green is located at 311/320 Kent Square Rd in Gaithersburg. More information at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

In Concert

Brahms and Bunch

Saturday, February 20 7:30pm • Tickets: $25; $12 (18 & under) • Kentlands Mansion

The sfz salon series returns with engaging conversation, wine and, of course, wonderful chamber music. On February 20, it will be classical and contemporary pieces by Brahms and Bunch, respectively—with an exciting bonus piece.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violist extraordinaire, Karin Brown, and pianist by Alex Peh, sfz salon’s talented cura-tor, will perform Brahms’ Sonata in E-flat major op. 120 no. 2 and Kenji Bunch’s Suite for Viola and Piano. This program is a perfect example of the sfz series’ ad-venturous and wide-ranging perspective on classical and contemporary chamber music. Johannes Brahms requires mini-mal introduction; the 19th century com-poser and pianist is one of the “Three B’s” of classical music (with Bach and Beethoven). Contemporary composer Kenji Bunch may be less well known, but has emerged as one of the most promi-nent, prolific, and versatile American composers of his generation. His mu-sic has been performed by over forty orchestras, in premiere venues on six continents. He has also performed his own groundbreaking works for viola. Could he be a “Fourth B” in the making?

Beyond Brahms and Bunch, Peh will also perform the Washington D.C. premiere of a solo piano piece, Columba (2015), by Phyllis Chen. As a composer, Chen’s music has been described as “spellbinding” (NY Times) and “mesmerizing” (Chica-go Reader). Her website says that Chen

focuses “on the use of toy pianos and miniature objects/instruments to distill and express the many things in life.” With this in mind, expect Peh to not only play piano but to literally pull surprises out of a box!

On Stage

A Grand Night for Singing • Presented by Montgomery Playhouse

February 12–27 • Tickets: $22 (general); $12 (14 & under) • Arts Barn

Broadway’s tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein illustrates how wonder-fully timeless their music is. The musical revue’s 30 songs are from shows including Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music and Cinderella. It doesn’t get any grander than this! There is a special matinee on February 20 at 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 & up.

301.258.6394

llevy–[email protected]

Questions? Contact Laurie Levy-Page

Performing Arts Coordinator

City of Gaithersburg/Arts Barn/Arts on the Green ARTS on theGet in the Act

Broadway Sing-Along

Sunday, February 28 3:30pm • $10 per person • Kentlands Mansion

After its rousing debut in 2015, Broadway Sing-Along is back. Part of AOTG’s “Get in the Act” programming, Broadway Sing-Along invites the audience to belt out—enthusiasm being at least as important as singing talent--favorite tunes from clas-sic Broadway musicals. The afternoon of singing will be led by Cory Davis, energetic and accomplished new music director of the Gaithersburg Chorus. Don’t know the lyrics? We’ve got your back with lyric sheets. Plus, there’s a musical theatre trivia

contest with fun prizes.

Relax, bring the kids (or not) and participate in the arts at this lively and most definitely not intimidating event in the beautiful and intimate Kentlands Mansion. All ages are welcome and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Classes & Workshops

If you are planning a staycation this spring break, consider making it an especially fun and memorable one by enrolling your child in one of Arts Barn’s spring break camps. The camps run from March 28–April 1 from 9am–3pm.

For ages 4-6, Arts Barn offers Trash to Treasure Art Camp. Campers use recyclable materials to create a variety of art projects. Kids age 7–11 can come to Exploring the World Through Art. They will learn about types and styles of art from all over the con-tinent and then make their own versions, using a variety of media. For both camps, the week culminates in an exhibit of their artwork, which family and friends are invited to attend.

And for kids ages 12–15 years, there is On Your Toes Improv. Improv skills are not only incredibly fun to learn, they also add to every young actor’s toolbox. Learn to take a word and turn it into a hilarious skit and much more in this high-energy week. The final day includes a performance for family and friends. Improv camp will be led by up-and-coming performing artist Mason Trappio, winner of DC’s Funniest Comedian Contest at the University of MD in 2011 and 2012. Trappio has also performed at DC Improv and at the Kennedy Center in a play for Bentzen Ball, DC’s premiere comedy festival.

In the Gallery

Arts Barn

Throughout February: Seeking the Soul: the Artist’s View of the World and its

Inhabitants. Features: Alessandra Chiottia (Mixed media); Dareya Cohen (Jewelry);

Sue Kay (Watercolor); Yolanda Prinsloo (Oil); and Edward Solow (Photography).

Kentlands Mansion

Throughout February: Third Annual Art League of Germantown (ALOG) Exhibit

features art in many media by member so of ALOG.

ARTS BARN • 311 Kent Square Road • Gaithersburg, MD 20878

301.258.6394 • www.gaithersburgmd.gov • www.facebook.com/ArtsontheGreen n

Karin Brown

Alex Peh

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K25 to Host Formal Gala Celebration

4.16.16

Save the date.

Limited Tickets for Sale Now!By Claire Lane

The Kentlands 25 Committee is hosting a formal gala next April as a grand and final celebration for the 25th Anniversary of our community. The April 16th gala will be an adult-only affair, bringing our friends and neighbors together to celebrate in style. In keeping with the era of our community’s birth, the 1980s cover band, The Reagan Years, will be performing live!

MedImmune has graciously offered the use of their headquarters facility across the street as a venue for this fantastic evening of cocktails, dinner, music and dancing, and socializing. With generous support from the KCA and the Kentlands Community Foundation and donations from local businesses, the ticket price will be only $100 per person. Tickets will are available for purchase now at www.kentlands25.org, and space is limited to 200.

“We really want to make this an outstanding night for all the Kentlands neighbors who want to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary,” said gala organizer Lee Wilson. “We have worked hard to pull together a fantastic evening, in a great space, with excellent food. We have also been very deliberate about keeping the price point as low as possible. I don’t think it would be possible to get a nicer, formal evening of dinner, music and dancing at this price,” Wilson added.

“This gala has been the capstone of our K25 plans from the beginning, and now we have so much more to celebrate after so many successful, community-building events that have been produced over the last two years,” commented Ailene Renzi, K25 co-chair.

Check your photo files for memories of Kentlands early days

Do you have any “classic” early Kentlands photos you’d be willing to share for the Gala slide show? If so, please email them to [email protected] . We will have a slide show running during our cocktail hour that you won’t want to miss. Additional details about the Gala (including suggested attire) are available on the K25 website (www.kentlands25.org).

Space is limited for the gala, so please be sure to purchase your tickets early! n


Dance Dance Dance!!!

By Tamar Rhode

This portrait of Souzan Mills is written in honor of her five year anniversary as owner of Studio Booseh.

Born in Tehran, Souzan and her family had to leave Iran because of the Iran-Iraq war in the early 1980’s. When the Iranian army began recruiting her 14 year old brother to join, Souzan’s family fled to Switzerland. Shortly after, Souzan and her father returned to Iran for another year, then went to Turkey before Souzan was finally sent to the U.S. At 13 years old, she arrived at Dulles International Airport alone but went to live with her aunt in Montgomery County.

Though only 13, Souzan was placed in the 9th grade as an ESOL student at Richard Montgomery High School. She made friends easily, particularly with other Iranian girls. As a youth Souzan dreamed of being an aerospace engi-neer with NASA, but it was dance that formed the common thread from child-hood to adolescence, from Tehran to Gaithersburg. And of course, it was the 80’s!—Flashdance, Thriller, Dirty Dancing and breakdancing were everywhere. Soon enough, she realized that her abili-ties in this arena far exceeded those in the maths and sciences necessary to pursue an aeronautical career.

By the time her parents arrived in 1987, Souzan had changed significantly. She had adapted to American culture and in turn it had swept her in. Dance occu-pied her free time- primarily international dance which included belly dancing. Rehearsal for school programs kept her there late nearly every day. Her strict fa-ther forbade belly dancing, perceived in their homeland as something associated with prostitution. Souzan, however, was quite determined and continued to pur-sue her interest.

After graduating from high school Sou-zan held a few different jobs, ultimately

My Big Finds

By Kari Conklin

I finally decided to visit the neighbor-hood’s new pop-up shop, My Big Finds, at 215 Market Street West. I had seen numerous posts about it on Facebook and Instagram; the store is around the corner from me, so I thought it was time to check it out! I also heard the vibe was great, so I wanted to see it for myself.

I was able to park right outside and saw cool stuff in the window, which caught my attention and instantly drew me in.

becoming involved with skin care. Souzan put in the 400-800 hours of the-ory and practice to become board certi-fied in this. She learned to work with dif-ferent skin types, with people of varying ethnicities. She worked with practitioners and top surgeons at a variety of Medical Spas as a medical esthetician, learning and loving it all the way.

Finally, in December 2010 Souzan opened Studio Booseh, Persian for ‘kiss’. The Studio is intimate, the classes charged, the dancers devoted. Here, Souzan com-bines her two favorite majors—dance and skin care. Belly Dance, Zumba, and Barre are featured, as is permanent make-up – eyebrow enhancement, scar cam-ouflage, and any lip enhancement you can imagine to make you beautiful. And why wouldn’t you want to be beautiful? Souzan’s sculpted body and beautiful features are the perfect inspiration! We join her in toasting 5 years as owner, instructor, and all around beautician! n

said she is thrilled to meet new people and surprised that she hasn’t met all these great people before.

When I was at the checkout area, I saw the sign identifying her numerous “future finds” in the back. That’s when she told me why she’s closed Monday and Tues-days; which is when she finds new “finds” but also makes things look fresh and new around the shop. She wants people to feel like they can’t go a week without popping in or they’ll miss her new offerings.

Jodi offers to find items for you if you have something specific in mind. Her shop was cozy, warm and inviting. The holiday décor had given way to New Year’s and Valentine’s Day items.

Jodi mentioned how warm, kind and supportive the community has been of her venture, which is open through the end of February. My friends and I have encouraged her to stay longer, to which she said “we’ll see what happens”. n

Once I opened the door, there was a sweet smell and I later found out it was a candle burning, which she actually sells in the store. (I came home with a Smoked Tobacco Pipe candle—don’t knock it until you try it!)

I was quickly greeted with a “hello” and was asked how I could be helped, but I wasn’t followed around the store. It has a neat setup of different rooms, with lots to see. I had to go through the store multiple times to notice everything.

The pricing was very reasonable, but more importantly, the items brought me on a trip down memory lane! The merchandise is unique and each subse-quent visit brings new finds and unique purchases, at affordable pricing.

I found myself in a discussion with Jodi Rapaport, the owner, about the Star Diner jukebox she bought along with other finds she scored like the ‘neon’ Burger signs and the marquee sign.

Jodi explained how the Star Diner was a pivotal part of the community when she moved to the Kentlands more than nine years ago and she wanted to preserve its memory via her shop.

She continued on to say as customers come in, they are excited to see the Star Diner items. It creates a dialog to discuss their past in the development and fos-ters new relationships. After living in the Kentlands for more than nine years, Jodi

Souzan Mills, owner of Studio Booseh


contractor debris even if you’re doing it yourself—will be there after the “big stuff” trash truck is gone on the first Thursday of the month.

If it happens that your “stuff” turns out to be left behind, PLEASE pick it up the same day rather than wait, with desperate hope, that someone else will take care of it. If you put it there, it’s YOUR responsibility.

Yes, Kentlands is a beautiful place. Let’s all do the small things needed to keep the surrounding area pristine to keep it beautiful for ourselves, for our kids, and for our wildlife friends. Earth Day does not have to be just April 22nd. In fact, if we make “every day Earth Day” by just one or two small things, things as simple as picking up that plastic gadget that holds the beer cans someone donated to our neighborhood, we do our bit for the entire world and all its creatures. n


How Big A Mess?

Issue Two: loose material escaping “into the wild.”

There are a lot of ways that individual pieces of trash end up roaming free. The “unbagged” nature of recyclables means that they are especially able to escape the surly system’s bonds to roam free, especially on windy days. People comply with open container laws by throwing that empty beer can from their car as soon as the nectar is exhausted. Small children are prone to leave toys and sox and mittens behind. Older kids leave other articles of clothing. The list goes on…

Are even small pieces of plastic a problem? Well, ask Mae West the turtle (see photo on page 1). That plastic ring may be the smaller piece of the tamper proof cap on a gallon jug of milk. Think about it and then look around for trash in our neighbor-hood a bit. Pictures of the animals that are injured or sentenced to an ugly death by careless trash disposal make Mae, here, look positively healthy and are proba-bly a bit too intense for publication in the Crier. All of us can, and SHOULD, do our part.

Issue Three: donations from others.

Well, maybe “donations” is not the right term. We are told that non-Kentlanders intentionally bring their trash here for disposal from time to time and leave it in specific locations. One of these spots is near the corner of Tschiffely Square Road and Kendrick Place.

If you happen to see some-one bring in a load of trash to donate to Kentlands, please take a picture or two of these generous individuals and call the Clubhouse (301.948.2071) to let us know what’s going on and where. We want to thank them appropriately!

But the “donations” come from concerned parents or caregivers, too. Really! This picture is of the area under the trees between Tschiffely Square Road and Rachel

Carson Elementary. It’s truly sad to see what the folks waiting to pick their kids up leave behind, all the more so because Rachel Carson’s name is so closely associated with caring for our environment.

Issue Four: “stuff” they are not going to take.

It turns out that some of us, in our more optimistic moments, believe that the City will remove debris that is on their “uh—no, not that” list. This includes contractor debris, household hazardous waste, propane tanks or tanks under pressure, motor vehicles parts and tires, and latex or oil based paint or paint cans). The wood and carpet in the picture—

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Kentlands Historical TrustPrepared by Katie Mell

Minutes of the Kentlands Historic Trust Meeting 12.02.15

Committee Members Present:Susan Darcey, KHT Acting ChairRuthzaly Weich, KHTAde Alli, KHTMarina Khoury, DPZ

Management/Residents/ Owners/Guests Present:Katie Mell, Assistant Manager, CMCBarney Gorin, President, KCATom Miller, 113 Leekes Lot WayGordon MacKay , 113 Leekes Lot Way (Architect, MacKay Construction)Susan Goldberg, 421 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Kentlands Clubhouse.

David & Susan Goldberg, #16-001Block II • Lot 5 • 421 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.

Storm Door: Approved to install a white full glass Provia Deluxe storm door to the front of the home.

Kevin & Shari McCann, #15-117-A (Revisit)

Block JJ • Lot 25 • 733 Chestertown St.

Windows: Approved to replace all windows with Andersen 400 Series.Note: All windows, including new or

replacement windows, shall have muntins.Door: Approved to install steel ProVia smooth heritage rear entry doorSiding: Approved to replace all Masonite siding with Countrylane hardie plank 8.25” cedarmill lap siding and Arctic White hardie trim.

Rick Tavares, #16-002Block RR • Lot 19 • 628 Kent Oaks Way

Windows: Approved to replace all win-dows with double hung Pella Proline 450 Series. Color and grids to match existing windows. Note: All windows, including new or re-placement windows, shall have muntins.Door: Approved to replace rear door with Provia 3 panel patio door. Color and de-sign to match existing door.

Thomas Miller, #16-003Block CC • Lot 4 • 113 Leekes Lot Way

New Home: Approved to rebuild home after house fire.Stipulations: Per the Kentlands Design Code “Two or more windows in the same rough opening on a façade (frontage) shall be separated by a minimum 4 inch post.” Window and door specifications, including manufactures, model number, color, and materials, to be submitted.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. n


From The Treasurer: KCA Finances in Context

Current Financial Highlights

As of November 30, 2015, total cash and investments stood at $1,533,648, a decrease of 28% since the beginning of 2015. Invested reserve funds were $1,438,036, a decrease of 23%.

Amounts allocated to each of our reserve funds were as follows:

• Recreational Facilities Reserve $726,984 (down 6% since the start of 2015)

• Titleholders Initial Contribution fund $500,245 (up 2%)

• Unappropriated Owners’ Equity $351,498 (unchanged since the start of the year)

• Capital Project Reserve $105,366 (up 55%),

• General Reserve $(44,383) (down 115%)

To reconcile these figures with the year-end projections shown above will require an inter-fund transfer, but that is just a bookkeeping action and does not involve any actual movement of funds.

Total Income for the year to date was $1,955,662, 2% below budget chiefly because of a 42% shortfall in Interest Earned on Reserve Accounts and 26% in Town Crier Advertising Income,). These shortfalls were partly balanced by better-than-expected income from:

• Facilities Rental Income ($2,143 or 29% favorable to budget)

• Titleholders Initial Contribution ($1,242 or 4%)

• Snack Bar Income ($594 or 8%)

• Expenses year-to-date totaled $2,156,675, which was $161,784 (8%) over budget.

Expense categories that were over budget for the year to date included:

• Snow Removal Services, $89,440 (217%) over budget

• General Repairs & Maintenance, $42,525 (186%)

• Site Management Staff Payroll, $18,489 (5%)

• Community Center Utilities, $14,102.16 (27%)

• Consulting/Engineering, $4,869 (33%)

• Town Crier Publication and Distribution, $4,092(10%)

• Single Family & Townhouse Trash Rem, $3,437 (3%)

• Transfers to Titleholders Initial Contribution Fund. $3,226 (10%)

• Website Maintenance, $1,906.86 (127%)

The overall net deficit for the year so far was $201,012, which was $199,295 (12%) unfavorable to budget.

Sources of Information, and How to Get More

The description of BFAC functions came from AR-20 plus the author’s ten years of personal experience as a BFAC member, Chair, or Board liaison. Past financial data came from CMC year-end Financial Reports, and future projections came from KCA’s 2016 Budget. Interested Titleholders are welcome to review any of these documents by dropping in at the KCA offices. They are also welcome to sit in on BFAC meet-ings, which normally occur on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7:30pm, in the Clubhouse. n

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By Karen Norris

KCA Requires the Increasingly Elusive Incandescent Bulbs for Outside Lighting

Most of us are used to incandescent light bulbs, including what some consider the warm glow of light emitted from these types of bulbs. With the changes in legislation, not only in this country but also around the world, restrictions on the manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs are making them more difficult to find in the market-place. There are some exceptions that include candelabra lights, colored or certain specialty lights, appliance lights and others.

Outside Lighting

Proper lighting helps create comfort in the home, in addition to the obvious need for light when it is dark outside. In addition to decisions about the type of lighting to use indoors, there are considerations for outdoor lighting, as well. During the win-ter months, proper outside lighting in the mews helps promote a safe environment, reducing trip hazards and discouraging crime. KCA reminds residents to leave their mews lights on when it is dark outside, and the management office, in fact, monitors mews light participation throughout the winter months.

While incandescent bulbs were once required elements of the Kentlands Citizen Assembly (KCA) outside lighting requirements, Exhibit A of the architectural standards, Miscellaneous Item 12, was updated to reflect, “Energy efficient fluorescents are ap-proved. The bulb shall be bulb-shaped and not coiled spring-shaped if the bulb can be seen in the fixture.” The Board of Code Compliance released an article in October 2013 reminding homeowners “that when installing new long lasting or energy efficient light bulbs such as compact fluorescent lights (CFL) or light emitting diodes (LED) that, per the Kentlands Design Standards, they need to be ‘bulb’ shaped.” There are questions and issues that remain, however, about these alternative bulbs.

Benefits of Alternative Bulbs

According to manufacturers and vendors, electric lighting consumes up to 25 percent of the average home energy budget. Incandescent bulbs use more electricity than other styles of light bulbs. The public drain on electric and financial resources is real, considering the widespread use of light bulbs. Reducing or eliminating the use of incandescent bulbs, therefore, would create both environmental as well as overall financial benefits. Alternative light bulbs require less electricity, last longer and are brighter than their incandescent counterparts. A 60-watt LED bulb, for example, will be brighter than a 60-watt incandescent bulb.

Objections to Alternative Bulbs

Alternative bulbs are more expensive to purchase than incandescent bulbs, so the cost is upfront rather than use over time. Some alternative bulbs don’t dim, or cost more to work with dimmer switches. Buyers must read packages carefully to confirm dimming capabilities, if they are desired. Some alternative bulbs contain mercury, which is another worrisome environmental and health concern. Some emit blue white light, which is more industrial in nature, rather than the perceived warmer light of incandescent bulbs.

It is possible to find alternative light bulbs with warmer light like the incandescent bulbs, but that would require additional reading of labels and a rudimentary understanding of the Kelvin color temperature scale:

• 2700K homes, restaurants (“warmest light” like incandescent bulbs)

• 3000K offices, retail stores

• 4100K showrooms, bookstores

• 5000K museums, hospitals

• 5600K simulated outdoors (whitest light)

Basically, the higher the number on the package, the more blue/white the light.

LED Bulbs

Light emitting diode (LED) bulbs are becoming the more practical substitute for incandescent bulbs. They contain no mercury or other chemical hazard. They come in

a variety of whites, as marked on the package. Not all LED bulbs can dim, but some can. Just read the package and expect to pay more for dimming capability. LED bulbs turn on and off instantly at any temperature, like incandescent bulbs. They have a long lifetime and they radiate almost no heat. They are brighter than incandescent bulbs and use less electricity. Some LED bulbs have what’s called a parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) rating, which will be designated on the box label. PAR lighting allows lights to have a superior focusing ability, a benefit for outdoor lighting.

LED bulbs are shaped like incandescent bulbs; however, many LED bulbs have a solid white base or neck that screws into the socket. The white neck of the bulb changes its appearance somewhat from the traditional incandescent bulbs. While indoors use would be a matter of personal choice, the design standards do not address the white base of LED bulbs for outdoor use.

Halogen

Halogen bulbs can look like flood lights or can be tubular in shape. Halogen bulbs are commonly used in desk lamps, track or accent lighting, but can be found in ceiling fix-tures and pedestal fixtures. Halogen lights, particularly outdoor lights, can also have a PAR designation. Halogen light bulbs are more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, and may be more likely to meet the new regulations for illumination and light intensity; however, halogen bulbs can run very hot and have been known to cause fires when placed too close to fabrics such as curtains.

Compact Fluorescent

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) are formed in a continuous tube in a spiral shape which approaches similar light casting qualities as standard incandescent light bulbs rather than the original fluorescent bulbs; however, the spiral-shaped CFLs are not approved for outdoor use in the Kentlands. The design standards for outside require CFLs that have a globe of glass over the spiral. While many CFLs include the globe over the spiral to mirror the look of an incandescent bulb, the important distinction about CFLs, however, is that they contain mercury. They use less electricity than in-candescent bulbs, but mercury is a toxic element. Buyers need to read and understand the package and label information. Buyers should also ask retailers about recycling programs to reduce the adverse impact of mercury to the environment once the bulb is burned out. Most local hardware stores accept old fluorescent bulbs for recycling. If a bulb breaks, it is important to avoid contact with the mercury.

Fluorescent

Fluorescent tubes come in several styles and shapes, but they all produce light using the same process. Electric current passes through a mercury vapor and “excites” the gas. This allows the fluorescent bulb to glow. Fluorescent bulbs do not turn on instantly when cold. Because fluorescent bulbs are so widely used, particularly in business and manufacturing environments, manufacturers today are developing fluorescent bulbs with reduced mercury content compared to original designs, and recycling programs now are intended to prevent mercury release; however, the public needs to use those recycling programs for them to be effective. New lamp types offer improved starting characteristics, and dimmable types are now available. Again, buyers must read labels and ask retailers about recycling programs.

High Intensity Discharge

High intensity discharge (HID) lights are powerful and are used mostly for automotive headlights, outdoor security lights, parking garage lights, roadway lights and other commercial applications. HIDs produce light from an electric arc that flows between electrodes inside a clear quartz, which is filled with gas and metal salts. Various types of chemistry are used in the arc tubes for different characteristics such as color temperature and intensity. Responsible disposal should be followed when the HIDs no longer work.

For More Information

Any questions or requests about additional, alternative or new outdoor light fixtures should be presented through the visual change process and applica-tion, or contact the Assistant Community Manager, Katie Mell, at 301.948.2071 or [email protected]. n

Light Bulbs Just Got More Complicated


FOR SALE

Address Housing Type List Price DOM

124 Kendrick Pl. #28 ........................... Condo .....................................$285,000 ............................72

406 Kentlands Blvd. #304 ................... Condo .....................................$290,000 ..........................143

302 Ridgepoint Pl. #38 ........................ Conddo ...................................$299,900 ..........................157

7 Granite Pl. #416 ............................... Condo .....................................$299,999 ..........................192

113 Chevy Chase St. #113................... Condo .....................................$350,000 ..............................4

178 Chevy Chase St............................. Condo .....................................$380,000 ..............................5

87 Chevy Chase St............................... Condo .....................................$434,900 ............................25

539 Tschiffely Square Rd. .................... Townhome ...............................$489,000 ..............................2

532 Tschiffely Square Rd. .................... Townhome ...............................$598,900 ..........................108

21 Kent Gardens Cir. ........................... Townhome ...............................$759,900 ..............................2

103 Beckwith St. ................................. Single Family ...........................$769,900 ............................59

345 Little Quarry Rd.. .......................... Single Family ...........................$849,900 ..........................102

223 Thaxton St..................................... Single Family ...........................$875,000 ..........................103

311 Thaxton St..................................... Single Family ...........................$882,000 ..........................223

UNDER CONTRACT


7 Granite Pl. #115 ............................... Condo .....................................$211,000 ..........................109

17 Granite Pl. #499 ............................. Condo .....................................$285,000 ..........................119

124 Kendrick Pl. #26 ........................... Condo .....................................$295,000 ..........................159

7 Booth St. #406.................................. Condo .....................................$317,000 ............................30

402 Ridgepoint Pl. #36 ........................ Condo .....................................$335,000 ............................75

136 Thurgood St. ................................. Townhome ...............................$584,900 ............................39

721 Chestertown St. ............................ Townhome ...............................$589,900 ............................54

465 Tschiffely Square Rd. .................... Cottage ....................................$734,900 ..........................196

121 Treehaven St. ................................ Single Family ...........................$979,000 ............................89

SOLD (12/1–present)

Address Housing Type Orig/List Price Sold Price DOM

7 Granite Pl. #117.....................................Condo ....................... $235,000 ................. $225,000 ...............96

17 Granite Pl. #193 ..................................Condo ....................... $239,999 ................. $243,000 ................. 6

31 Booth St. #457 .....................................Condo ....................... $274,000 ................. $274,000 ...............12

31 Booth St. #251 .....................................Condo ....................... $360,000 ................. $360,000 ...............83

84 Chevy Chase St. ...................................Condo ....................... $415,000 ................. $422,500 ................. 6

110 Clagett Crossing Pl. ............................Cottage ...................... $585,000 ................. $570,000 .............124

303 Inspiration Ln. ....................................Townhome ................ $729,900 ................. $722,000 ...............22

FOR RENT


322 Main St. ....................................... Condo .....................................$1,500 ................................73

17 Granite Pl. #291 ............................. Condo .....................................$1,895 ................................26

31 Booth St. #B56 ............................... Condo .....................................$1,999 ................................32

17 Granite Pl. #495 ............................. Condo .....................................$2,200 ................................12

23 Arch Pl. #472 ................................. Condo .....................................$2,250 ..............................118

111 Chestertown St. ............................ Townhome ...............................$2,900 ................................31

Kentlands Real Estate Listings

The information above was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. Information was retrieved on 01/11/2016 by Valerie Harnois, REALTOR 301.980.4883 • Old Line Properties • [email protected].

Send Dana Macena your classified at [email protected].

Romantic Waterfront Sunsets for Rent

It’s time for family and friends to relax and enjoy breath taking, panoramic views of the romantic Roanoke Sound. This fully furnished and equipped, 3 level, 5 bed-room, 4 1/2 bath, single family home has gorgeous, unobstructed water views and is available weekly or for a long, luxuri-ous weekend. Take in the beautiful sunsets while soaking in the oversized Hot Tub or lounging on the wrap around deck. Three Master bedroom suites with en-suite private bath. Great room with flat screen and surround sound. Hi speed wireless internet. Private ocean front pool club (olympic and kitty pool, restaurant and shower rooms) and tennis with daily shuttle service. Golfers will enjoy the home’s location on the 18th hole of the Nags Head Golf Links (http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Nags-Head-Golf-Links/About-the-Club/ General-Information) and boaters have 2 sound side docks exclusive for community use.

Book your 2015 reservation (for rental home “Masters 20”), by January 31st and receive 10% off of weekly rate. Veteran, hero, and repeat renters discounts also available. Go to http://www.resortrealty.com/rentals/nags-head/masters-20/5599/ for photos, reservations, and additional contact/information.

Experienced Care Giver in the Kentlands

Babysitter/nanny/in-home elderly care available in the neighborhood provided by wonderful grandmother and caregiver. Prior experience with care for children and elderly as well as children with special needs. Excellent cook and available to help with needs around the household as well. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Has own transportation. Please call Sarah for more information at 301.525.9722 or email at [email protected].

SPORTCRAFT Foosball Table—$200 installed

I bought this a few years ago and no longer have need for it. The table is rock solid and in excellent condition.

The table measures 56” long by 30” wide without the rods. You will need at least 10’ by 10’ room to play comfortably and move about.

The table is solidly built and some-what heavy. It has been partially disassembled so that it can be moved through doors. I will need your assistance moving it to your house. Once there I will set it up at its new location and make sure it is level at no additional cost. I will leave you with the instruction manual, balls, parts list and special silicone oil that is used to lubricate the bushings. James Pash • 240.273.6165


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A Hidden Gem

north of Inspiration Lake. The National Geographic Society’s large holdings, which many early Kentlands settlers felt would be undeveloped in perpetuity rather than turned into Lakelands, are inside the thinly lined, white boundary at the center of the picture on page 6.

The Carriage House’s history lesson goes further back, in the form of a wonderful quilt that celebrates some of the events along the way of Kentlands creation. It also goes forward with other artifacts, in-cluding news reports describing the New Urbanist, Kentlands, the concept, some early designs, and photographs of the construction that transformed raw land into a vibrant community. These are also on display to be enjoyed by all those who visit the facility.

It almost seems a shame that the folks using the Carriage House are looking at bridge hands or planning the next generation of Kentlands communica-tions strategy rather than looking at the material that’s on the walls around them! Ah, well… some of us just enjoy what’s hanging on the walls. n


CITY NEWS: Essay Contest Celebrates African American History Month in Gaithersburg

In celebration of African American History Month, the City of Gaithersburg Multicul-tural Affairs and Educational Enrichment Committees are hosting an essay contest for third, fourth and fifth grade students from Gaithersburg elementary schools. The top three winners will read their es-says and receive awards during a special reception on Monday, February 22, 2016, from 6 to 7:30pm at the Activity Cen-ter at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue. The public is invited to attend.

Students are asked to “Tell us about an African American who inspires you and why.” The person can be a role model in the student’s life or someone famous who serves as an inspiration for who the student aspires to be in the future. Essays should be typed, double spaced and between 100 and 300 words. They will be judged on content and originality. The student’s name, grade and school must be includ-ed in the essay’s heading. Submit entries by Friday, January 29 via e-mail [email protected], with “MAC Essay Contest 2016” in the subject line. For more information, please contact Andi Rosati at 301.258.6350 x128, e-mailarosati@ gaithersburgmd.gov, or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

Participants Sought for 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Harp and Shamrock Society of Gaithersburg and the Peterson Compa-nies/Rio Washingtonian Center, will host the 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 10am on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Washingtonian Center. Live entertain-ment will follow the parade until 1pm.

Community groups and other organiza-tions are invited to march in the parade. This is a great way to be involved in the community and to get your group no-ticed. Past participants have included Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations, and more.

Note: participation by groups/organizations other than City of Gaithersburg officials, departments or committees does not constitute City of Gaithersburg endorsement.

A participant application form is avail-able on the City’s website. If you are in-terested in participating at the parade as a sponsor, please e-mail Mary Gray at [email protected]. If you are inter-ested in participating at the parade as a vendor, please e-mail Laurie Yankowski at [email protected].

For more info call the City at 301.258.6350 or The Harp and Shamrock Society at 240.447.9744, www.hssg.org. n


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