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Sea Breeze PUBLISHED BY HILLSMERE SHORES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

www.hillsmereshores.net Additional Contact Information on page 19

There was some major excitement on Hillsmere

Lake October 23. In the 17 years that my husband

and I have lived with a view of the lake, we have

only seen three eagles. One was about 16 years

ago and two other sightings many years apart.

Well I am thrilled to report that my husband and

I witnessed not one but THREE Bald Eagles .

One was even perched in an Osprey’s nest. They

were circling the lake for about 20 minutes. It was

majestic with their white heads and white tails!

They were flying very low and coming close to our

house. I hope this is a sign that we will see more

eagles on the lake. -Kathy McFadden

In this Issue…

President’s Message 2-3 Piers & Harbor 11-12

Community News 4 Garden Club 13

Meeting Recaps 5 Welcome Committee 14

Candidate Bios 6-8 Local News 16

Election Instructions 9 School News 17

Election Ballot 10

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~ Christian Elkington, President

President’s Message

Elections and Running for Office November 13th we will be electing the Officers of HSIA - President, Vice President, Secretary and

Treasurer. Some of our current Officers have decided that after years of service to the community they

will not be running for reelection. This is both a loss and an opportunity - a loss of experience and an

opportunity to bring a new set of talents to the management of Hillsmere Shores. Please plan to attend

the November General meeting on Thursday, November 13, at 7 pm, Key School Katharine Hall. We

will have our election of HSIA Officers and will be presenting the proposed FY2016 HSIA budget.

We have a full slate of candidates whose statements about their qualification, experience and goals are contained in this issue. We appreciate those who are running and their desire to be of service to our Community.

Mayo to Annapolis Force Main Pipeline

The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) is in the final design phase of the

pipeline project that will pipe effluent from the Mayo sewage facility to the Annapolis sanitation

facility. Many of you are already familiar with the pipeline project and some have raised concerns

about the project and its impact on Hillsmere. On October 22nd the DPW held the second community

briefing on the project that addressed many of these concerns.

The pipeline will run from the Mayo Peninsula under the South River and through Quiet Waters Park

before crossing under Hillsmere Drive to the parking lot at the library and eventually down Edgewood

Road to the treatment plant. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2015 and be completed by

the summer of 2016.

Will Hillsmere Drive Be Closed to Traffic?

No, the pipeline will be tunneled underground from a location in Quiet Waters Park under

Hillsmere Drive with no disruption to traffic. No open trenches will be required and the pipeline will

installed at a depth of 25 feet below the roadway.

Will There Be Odor From the Sewage?

Generally not. Although the pipeline will have vents to remove any air trapped in the pipeline the

effluent has been treated prior to entering the pipeline and is not raw sewage. The pretreatment has

removed any solid material. Since it has been treated prior to entering the pipeline it has considerably

less odor than raw sewage. In addition, any release of air will be processed through an activated

charcoal filtration system to further reduce any odor. Currently we have a number of similar vents

throughout Hillsmere at each of the sewage pumping stations. These vents regularly release air from

the Hillsmere sewer system which is transporting raw sewage. The vents in Hillsmere do not have an

activated carbon filter installed.

What about Construction Noise?

The construction noise will be noticeable particularly to some of the homes along Hillsmere Drive that

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border the park or are across from the public library. All construction will be Monday through Friday

and during daylight hours to minimize the impact on residential communities including Hillsmere.

More Information Other Questions?

The complete DPW presentation may be found at the DPW website (annearundelcounty.org/dpw).

Any questions about the project or the presentation should be directed to DPW. Contact information

is contained in the presentation.

Open Burning

Fall is here and many of us use our fire pits to extend the time we can spend outdoors. While small fire

pits and cooking fires including grills are legal and do not require a permit, no other outdoor burning

is permitted including the burning of leaves or brush which are collected by Anne Arundel County.

Enjoy the fall and the warmth of your fire pit, but remember your neighbors who may be have medical

conditions that are affected by smoke. They will appreciate anything you can do to minimize the smoke passing through the neighborhood.

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Upcoming Dates To Remember:

Property Management Meeting — November 4 Election and General Meeting — November 13

Pool Meeting — November 5 Board Meeting — November 20

Piers and Harbor Meeting — November 11 Sea Breeze Deadline — November 20

Our community BigTent group has been online for just over a year now. We have about 192 members, and

would love to see more residents join! Sign up today to network with other Hillsmerians, stay up to date

on community and local happenings, participate in groups/committees and even sell or give items

away! We have the following groups already set up and running: Hillsmere General Group, Hillsmere

Moms & Dads, Hillsmere Pool, Hillsmere Running Group, and Hillsmere Recreation & Planning. We are

exploring the possibilities of adding other subgroups, and are open to ideas.

For Hillsmere residents to join the community on our BigTent website, please email Lori Nichols-

Hogbin: Lorilei5@outlook.com. Lori will send you an email invitation from BigTent with a link to select,

and sign up. New members are able to select which groups they want to join, and which emails they want

to receive. There is even a YouTube video link in the invitation to watch to see how exactly to sign up for

BigTent.

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Election and Budget Meeting – Please plan to attend the November General meeting on Thursday, November 13, at 7 pm, Key School Katharine Hall. We will have our election of HSIA Officers and will be presenting the proposed FY2016 HSIA budget. Everyone that is a 2014 HSIA member can cast a vote for HSIA officers. A $17 dues payment gives one member of the household the right to vote. Additional household members who wish to vote require payment of an additional $17 per person. Members must be 18 years of age or older. Renters and other persons not on the tax records must provide proof of residency by providing a copy of a Driver’s License or other documentation. If you would like to vote at the General Meeting and are not a current member of HSIA, please download an HSIA membership form from our website at www.hillsmereshores.net and mail the form and payment to HSIA, P.O. Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403. If you do not have access to the internet, please call the Administrator at 410-263-4456 for a membership form.

Don’t want to wait in line at the General Meeting? You can join HSIA the night of the November General Meeting. However, it really speeds up the check-in line if you’ve mailed in your membership form ahead of time. Your neighbors and the HSIA Administrator thank you in advance!

~ Jean Somers, HSIA Administrator

HSIA Community News and Events

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General Meeting of the HSIA Membership,

Meeting Summary

Please go to www.hillsmereshores.net for complete meeting minutes

Motions from September General meeting (postponed and continued on Oct. 15, 2014):

Old Business: There was a discussion about the erosion at the beach, specifically the point of land on the west side of the netted swim area, separating the east and west beaches. At the July Board meeting, there was a discussion of erosion at the beach. The Beach Committee feels that vegetation in place needs time to take hold before any action is taken. At the July Board meeting, Mark Carroll motioned that based on the information presented concerning the Shoreline Renovation, no action is required. As the vegetation matures, the Beach Committee shall advise the Board of their recommendation as to any further action that may be required. There has been more land washed away by current storms. Sandy Anderson motioned the Board reconsider what is going on at the beach before the erosion gets worse. Connie Sparrow seconded the motion. Vote taken – motion passed.

Phil Jones motioned that when the Board reconsiders beach erosion, the Board considers restoring the beach to what the community voted for in 2012 to include rip rap. Jeri Singleton seconded the motion. Discussion. Christian Elkington commented that rip rap is being considered and Christian already has a quote. Phil Jones withdrew the motion.

BUILDING PERMITS

An HSIA Building Permit is required: Every time an Anne Arundel County Building Permit

is required. The responsibility of obtaining an HSIA Building Permit does not fall on your

builder, it falls on you.

The following items are needed to obtain an HSIA Building Permit:

1. A copy of the Anne Arundel County Building Permit.

2. A copy of the construction location on the property when required by the County.

3. Cash or check in the amount of $5.00 made payable to HSIA, unless we sent you a

certified letter. If a Certified Letter is required, the cost is $20 for the permit.

4. Mail to HSIA, P.O. Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403

Permits are required for construction of new houses, new sheds, additions to houses or

sheds, retaining walls, piers and bulkheads. When in doubt, or if you have any questions,

please call the HSIA Building Permit Chairperson, Bill Anderson, at 410-279-1666.

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CANDIDATES FOR HSIA OFFICERS

Nominations for HSIA Officers will be accepted until the voting starts on election night, November

13th. This includes write-ins.

Voting Instructions and Ballots for election of HSIA Officers are in this issue of the Sea Breeze on

pages 9-10. All Candidates are residents of the Hillsmere Shores Community and are confirmed to be

current in their HSIA Membership.

Mike Penn—Candidate for President

I have been a Hillsmere resident for 10 years, and a member of the HSIA Board of Directors for the

past year. My wife and I have 3 children, ages 7, 9 and 11. My children all attend Annapolis public

schools, and are members of the Hillsmere swim team, Go Hammerheads. My wife and I both

contribute our time to the community and our family has enjoyed all the community has to offer. In

the summer we are constant visitors to the pool, beach, marina and boat ramps.

During my time on the board I have come to appreciate how complex decisions are made that affect

all the residents here. I wish to support the residents of Hillsmere by shaping and protecting our

community assets in a direction determined by the residents.

Jerry Lichtenberg—Candidate for Vice President

Hello my name is Jerry Lichtenberg and I would like to run for Vice President of HISA. I have lived in

Hillsmere for three years and I have loved every minute of it as a current and active HSIA member. It

is a great piece of the Annapolis area with so much potential. Our community has so much to offer

our residences. The beach, marina, pool and natural resources around us. I would thoroughly enjoy

making Hillsmere an even more fun place to be. As Vice President of HSIA I would support the

President and committees to better our community.

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(Candidate bios, continued from page 6)

Suzanne Martin—Candidate for Treasurer

I have lived in Hillsmere two times, once from 2005 – 2009 and again from 2012. Originally from

Michigan, I have lived on the East coast most of my adult life and have called Burlington, VT, Boston,

MA;, Hartford, CT; Clifton, VA; and Wichita, KS home. Growing up on the Great Lakes, it was an easy

sell to land in Annapolis and just great good fortune to discover Hillsmere. I have been overwhelmed

by the dedication and commitment of our current board to this community. With this kind of

dedication it is easy to see why Hillsmere continues to be such a wonderful place to call home. We are

interested in our environment, preserving the amazing and challenged body of water that we live on,

providing and maintaining superlative amenities and caring for our neighbors. The board has

dedicated countless hours to our community and it has been humbling to be part of such a dedicated

group of people.

I am a fundraiser by profession and have worked for Johns Hopkins University School of

International Studies and the Jane Goodall Institute doing Major Gifts, Alumni Affairs and Annual

Fund work for these institutions. I currently support the work of the Advancement Office at the Key

School and manage several budgets for that office.

My husband, Wayne owns a small government contracting firm focusing on Technology Transition for

the Navy. I have two grown children, Elizabeth, an EMT living in Denver, CO and Tripp, a

Wilderness Program Director at The Hyde School in Bath, ME.

My spare time is devoted to singing with the Annapolis Chorale and Chamber Choir as well as a small

all-women group, Cantori. I also volunteer for our local SPCA and have two terrific rescue dogs.

Emily, our golden retriever will soon be tested to become a therapy dog and Gryff, the golden-mix will

just cheer her along from the sidelines.

I have served in the role of Treasurer for a little over a year, having been appointed last year after the

former Treasurer moved out of town. My goal is to continue with what I have learned this past year

about the intricacies of the HSIA budgets and to manage our finances with thoroughness and rigor.

Additionally, my goal is to provide accurate and timely budget information to the community as well

as keeping meticulous records of HSIA expenditures and income. Our community should be very

proud of the way the HSIA Board manages its assets and I have been very proud to be a small part of

that work. I greatly look forward to continuing to serve the Hillsmere community – it’s a terrific place

to live!

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(Candidate bios, continued form page 7)

Kathy McFadden—Candidate for Secretary

I am Kathy McFadden, and am a current dues paying member of HSIA, and have been during the

17-plus years we have lived in Hillsmere.

I am seeking a second term for the position of Secretary of HSIA. Having spent nearly two years on

the board, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible time, effort and dedication your elected officials,

committee chairs and committee members put into making this one of the best communities to live

in. We are volunteers with very few paid positions running a significant organization with over 1200

homes. There are so many issues that we have to act on each month. I can honestly say all of the

members take their roles seriously when making decisions for our community.

I have had the privilege to chair the Welcome Committee and revive it into a very active group. We

have an enthusiastic team that gives new residents a feeling of belonging right away when they

receive a welcome bag.

Those who know me are aware that I am passionate about the environment, and the responsibility of

a waterfront community to help keep our waterways cleaner. One small method with big impact is

picking-up after our beloved dogs. Living on the water, we need to be good stewards of the

Chesapeake. This past year the board approved funding for installing several doggie bag waste

stations. They are being used by many residents but I still witness several who don’t clean up after

their dogs.

During my career I have spent over 27 years in an executive management position in the non-profit

industry; 19 as the association executive director. I was appointed last year as the executive director

for a national association. For eleven years I owned and operated a global business. During my

career, I have served on dozens of volunteer boards and committees, chairing many of them. Besides

chairing the HSIA Welcome Committee, I have also served on the Bylaws Committee. In the last

community we lived in, I was on the homeowner’s board and served as its President for two years.

For decades, I have sharpened my skills in business, volunteer community groups and religious

organizations where disputes between members can unfortunately occur. In every instance, I have

sought consensus among participants in order to achieve agreement.

My husband Bill and I, along with our dog “Zoot” deeply love living in Hillsmere, and it will be my

honor to serve as your HSIA Secretary for a second term. This is a great community and a much

sought-after place to live. Residents truly care about it and go the extra mile to make it a wonderful

place to call home. Living in a neighborhood that has so much to offer is a privilege, and I would

strive to continue that history as a board member.

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HSIA Election Voting Instructions

Vote By Mail: If you are unable to attend the November 13th HSIA General

Meeting, just follow these simple steps in order to vote by mail.

Tear the ballot out of the Sea Breeze or download a copy from the Hillsmere

Shores web site (www.hillsmereshores.net).

Fill out the election ballot.

You must include your name, address, date, and signature in the space provided

on the ballot.

Mail the signed ballot to HSIA, PO Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403. Be sure to

mark “Ballot” on the envelope.

Ballots must be received prior to the General Meeting.

Vote In Person: Please note: If you are voting in person, there is no need to

provide your name, address, date, and signature on the ballot.

Tear the ballot out of the Sea Breeze, download a copy from the web site, or pick

up a ballot at the meeting.

Have your ballot validated upon arrival at the meeting. You do NOT need to

mark your selections before the ballot is validated.

Please be prepared to show a picture ID.

Drop ballots in the ballot box or hold them for collection.

Note: You may have someone else drop off your completed, signed ballot at the General Meeting by following steps 1, 2, and 3 in the Vote by Mail section above.

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Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association

Officer Election Ballot

Key School Katharine Hall

November 13, 2014, 7:00 pm

Only HSIA members in good standing may vote. One vote per membership.

Please vote for one for each position:

In order for a ballot to be accepted by mail-in vote or other than in-person, the following

must be completed:

____________________________________ ________________________________________

Voter’s Printed Name Voter’s Address

____________________________________________________ _______________

Voter’s Signature Date

President ______ Mike Penn

_____________________________________

(write-in or floor nomination)

Vice President ______ Jerry Lichtenberg

_____________________________________

(write-in or floor nomination)

Treasurer ______ Suzanne Martin

____________________________________

(write-in or floor nomination)

Secretary ______ Kathy McFadden

_____________________________________

(write-in or floor nomination)

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~ Steve Vanderbosch, P&H Chair

Piers & Harbor News

Winter Is Coming!

The strong winds and coastal flooding last month serve as a vivid reminder that winter is coming. And

some of the almanacs and prognosticators predict a harsh winter! If you have not already begun, now

is the time to haul and/or winterize your boat. BoatU.S. has published a Boater’s Guide to Winterizing,

which may be found at: http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/winter/winterizing.pdf and

includes a handy checklist: http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/winter/winterworksheet.pdf .

If you are leaving your boat in the water at the marina this winter, please:

(1) Make sure your boat is properly moored, using extra lines and chafing guards as necessary.

(2) Check your boat often, especially after ice and snow events.

(3) Do not use unattended space heaters in your boat.

If you are a year-around boater, you may want to check out this article from the American Boating

Association about cold weather boating:

http://www.americanboating.org/safety_cold_weather_boating.asp

The article stresses the importance of life jackets, proper clothing, leaving a float plan, carrying a VHF

radio, EPIRB and flares, and other safety tips for winter boating.

Winter Slips

By the time you read this cold weather may have already arrived, which means the Marina will

transition to winter operation by turning off the fresh water and pump out systems. As previously

noted, we will try to accommodate slip holders who are leaving their boats in the water with temporary

assignment to more protected slips behind the bulkhead (Slips #1-#51).

In order to make Winter Slip assignments we need to hear from:

(A) Bulkhead (#1-#51) slip holders – if you are hauling or trailering your boat, we need to know: (1)

when your slip will be available for temporary assignment, and (2) when you expect to

return to your slip next spring. Please send an email to marinaslips@hillsmereshores.net

advising when your slip is available (you have hauled out) or will be available (you know for

sure when you are hauling out), and when you expect to return.

(B) Slip holders on the outer piers (#A1-#A28, #C1-#C18) who are requesting temporary Winter

Slip assignments along the bulkhead. Again, please send an email to

marinaslips@hillsmereshores.net to request a temporary Winter Slip assignment. There are no

guarantees that a Winter Slip will be available for you, but the Slips Committee will make every

effort to accommodate your request.

Winter Slip assignments are temporary, and the Winter Slips must be vacated by March 15, 2015, or

sooner if requested by the permanent slip holder. Failure to remove your boat from a temporary

Winter Slip assignment will result in charges of $25/day beginning April 1, 2015.

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P&H Report continued from page 11)

Coastal Flooding

Unfortunately we experienced another flooding event at the Marina in early October, resulting in the

pump-out holding tank being flooded, debris being deposited throughout the marina, and parts of the

Sand Spit gravel lot being covered in silt. Reports suggest these “nuisance flooding events” will

become more common in our area.

Budget and Slip Fees for Calendar Year 2015

The P&H Committee is working on the Budget and proposed slip fees for next season, Calendar Year

2015 (Fiscal Year 2016). As everyone should be aware, one of the major factors in the budget is a

continuing effort to reduce Marina debt. The commercial loan used to finance the Marina repairs has

been reduced from $242,000 to about $202,000, and we will continue to try to accelerate principal

payments to reduce the debt further. Although the final decision on fees is up to the HSIA Board, it is

anticipated that base rates for slip fees will increase by 3% across the board, with a premium assessed

for bulkhead slips similar to the current year’s premium. It is also anticipated that fees for Ramp Keys,

Kayak Racks and the Boat Park will see modest increases.

Traffic Calming

We continue to plan for the installation of traffic calming measures (i.e., speed bumps). This is a

REMINDER to everyone to DRIVE SLOWLY on the Sand Spit, even during the Fall and Winter

months. The Sand Spit has a posted 5 mph speed limit. Consider it a “No Wake Zone” and drive at

idle! No Wake = No Dust!

Marina Gate Card Re-Programming

The Marina Gate Control System still needs to be re-programmed to add additional cards and

de-authorize other cards. Unfortunately, this may have to be done manually, and the

Marina may have to be closed to vehicles for several hours. Notice will be given prior to the

reprogramming work and Marina gate closure.

P&H Meeting Time and Place

The P&H monthly meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the

Key School Science & Library Center, Room 102. All slip holders, ramp key holders, Wait Listers,

Kayakers, Boat Parkers, etc. are encouraged to attend.

UPCOMING TOPICS INCLUDE: Slip Fees for 2015; Budget for FY2016; Review of proposed changes

to Marina Rules and Regulations; and Emergency Response Plans. As an all-volunteer organization,

we welcome your participation and your ideas. Volunteers are always needed for various sub-

committees, such as Operations, Steering, Slips and Construction.

The Marina after the big surge

storm in October.

Photo credit: Royce Bradshaw

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~ Millie Sample, President

Hillsmere Garden Club

End of the Year Garden Club Activities: November 19, 2014 —Department of Natural Resources and Backyard Garden Habitat, Kerry Wixsted will present a program on butterflies. December 17, 2014—We celebrate together with a luncheon at Carol Creek.

Seeking volunteers to help install a rain garden! This fall, a rain garden will be installed at the new "Community Building" adjacent to Harbor Drive and the Community Pool. The rain garden is designed to capture the flow of rainwater off of the house and lawn. A big thank you goes to HSIA for providing support and space for the garden, and Chris Moore, Hillsmere resident and Registered Landscape Architect, for designing the rain garden. Debra Lambert, Hillsmere resident and Master Watershed Steward Candidate is coordinating the project. Debra has recently completed her coursework at the Watershed Stewards Academy and is seeking volunteers to help plant the plants in the rain garden and apply mulch. A volunteer event is being planned for early November. If you are interested in participating, please contact Debra at debralambert99@yahoo.com. No experience is necessary.

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~ Kathy McFadden, Welcoming Committee Chair

Welcome Committee

Help Wanted: We need someone who is skilled in computer, Web and

Internet work to come to our home and assist us with intermediate to

advanced computer challenges. This is an "as needed" request, probably

5 to 10 hours per month. $20 per hour. We prefer a Hillsmere Shores

resident. Dr. and Mrs. Cookson, 410-626-1878.

I am happy to report that the Welcome Committee has replenished our supply of bags and am ready

to deliver. In the past couple of weeks six bags have been distributed to new residence.

It was exciting to see two new families attend the last Happy Hour. One had just moved in less than

a month from the time of the happy hour with their brand new baby. They had not yet received

their Welcome Bag and were delighted that such a service is provided by our community. The other

family’s bag was given to them and they were appreciative of the information.

We are happy to announce a new member to the committee Susan Gratzer. She has pitched right in

and will be delivering two bags to the families that have moved in down the street from her.

If you know of someone who has moved in to our neighborhood owner or renter, please contact me at kjmcfadden@comcast.net with the street address and if you know the name that’s helpful too.

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Local News and Events...

HILLSMERE READERS

This column welcomes local and community-related items of interest or events.

Please send your information to seabreeze@hillsmereshores.net or HSIA PO Box 3485

Annapolis, MD 21403 Attn: Sea Breeze Editor

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library— Please go to www.aacpl.net

for full schedule of library events.

Toddler Time—Thursday, November 6, 10:00am

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate

stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Preschool Storytime—Tuesday, November 11, 10:00am

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readi-

ness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Family Storytime—Monday, November 17, 6:30pm

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities

while building early literacy skills.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club—Tuesday, November 18, 6:30pm

Knit or crochet baby hats and other projects for a local hospital. Experienced knitters willing to help

beginners are encouraged. Bring your #10 needles (if you have them) and your community spirit.

Anne Arundel County Department of Health—Please go to www.aahealth.org for more

information about free flu vaccines.

Starting Tuesday, October 14, free seasonal flu shots and nasal spray will be available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Department of Health’s Glen Burnie (410-222-6633) and Parole (410-222-7247) health centers. Call for appointments. The vaccine is free; however, donations to help cover the cost of administering the vaccine are welcome.

Center Locations: Glen Burnie Health Center, 416 A Street, S.W., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 and

Parole Health Center, 1950 Drew Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run —Thursday, November 27, 9:00am

Please go to www.fleetfeetannapolis.com for more information.

Join the Fleet Feet Sports crew as we host the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K Fun

Run! This is a beautiful tour "by run" of the downtown Annapolis area that is open to public! This

event is not officially timed, but we will have a finisher's clock at the end of the run.

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Neighborhood School News

Discover Key! We invite you to attend Key’s Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2014, from 1:00 until 3:30 p.m.

Beginning at 1:00 p.m., all visitors will have the opportunity to talk with faculty members, review the curriculum, and see a student performance. Parent-led tours of the Division of choice (First School, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) will follow and will include faculty and presentations and panel discussions.

In the First School, teachers will work with children visitors, involving them in hands-on projects and a music activity.

For more information about admission to Key, please visit www.keyschool.org, call 410-263-9231, ext. 1226 or email Jessie Dunleavy, jdunleavy@keyschool.org.

Hillsmere Resident

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HSIA GENERAL MEETING PROXIES In order for a proxy to be used at an HSIA General meeting floor vote, it must have the following

information:

1. Name, address, and signature of person giving the proxy.

2. Name of person who will cast the vote.

3. The date of a single meeting for which it is valid.

4. The particular subject or subjects for which it is valid.

Proxies that do not have all of these items will not be accepted. Proxies must be in writing

and delivered to the HSIA Secretary or his or her designate at the General Meeting. Faxed

or scanned copies will be accepted. You may use the following format (it is also available for

download on the HSIA web site):

I hereby give my proxy to ____________________________________ and authorize him or her to vote

on my behalf on the following subjects:

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________

at the HSIA General Meeting to be held on _________________ and any continuation thereof.

________________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Print Name Address

________________________________________________

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HSIA provides these names as a courtesy to our residents who provide or require these services.

HSIA encourages residents to get references when hiring any service provider or contractor to work in your home.

OFFICERS 2014

President Christian Elkington 410-263-4456

Vice President T.J. Hurlburt 410-263-4456 Secretary Kathy McFadden 410-330-8432 Treasurer Suzanne Martin 410-263-4456

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014

Bill Anderson 410-263-4456 Helene Raven 410-263-4456 Mark Carroll 410-263-4456 Ray Sullivan 410-263-4456 Noel Gasparin 410-263-4456 Steve Vanderbosch Mike Penn 410-263-4456 410-263-4456

CHAIRPERSONS

Beach Kate Penn 443-482-9870 Building Permits Bill Anderson 410-279-1666 Budget Suzanne Martin 443-758-4962 Entertainment Nuala O’Leary 410-263-4456, x4 Historian Julie Crudele 410-263-4456, x 1 Membership Jean Somers 410-263-4456, x 1 Nominations Ted Shepherd 410-263-4456, x 1 Piers & Harbors Steve Vanderbosch 410-263-4456, x 1 Pool Linda Elkington 410-263-4456 and Justin McCabe Property Christian Elkington 410-263-4456 Security Matt Franz 410-263-4456, x6 Traffic Matt Franz 410-263-4456, x 1 Volunteer Coordinator Vacant 443-517-9820 Web Master Michael Gray 410-263-4456, x 1 Welcoming Kathy McFadden 410-330-8432 Zoning & Covenants Vacant Key School Liaison Irfan Latimer 443-321-7811 ANPF Representative Ray Sullivan 410-263-4456

COMMUNITY FACILITIES and LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Beach Picnic Area Reservations 410-263-4456, x2 Boat Ramp Keys & Boat Slip Assignment 410-263-4456 Guest Parking Passes 410-263-4456 Hillsmere Car & Boat Trailer Stickers 410-263-4456 Hillsmere Garden Club 410-268-5975 Hillsmere Swim Team 443-336-8432 County Community Services Specialist 410-222-1242 Animal Control 410-222-8900 Recycling Information & Bulk Trash Pick Up 410-222-6103

2014 BOARD MEETINGS - 7:00 p.m. Jan 30 Apr 24 Jul 31 Oct 30 Feb 27 May 29 Aug 28 Nov 20 Mar 27 Jun 26 Sep 18 Dec 18

2014 GENERAL MEETINGS - 7:00 p.m. Jan 9 May 8 Sep 11 Mar 13 Jul 10 Nov 13

All Board Meetings held at The Key School Science and Library Center

All General Meetings held at The Key School Katharine Hall

Babysitter/Mother’s Helper

Eva, age 11, 410-980-3414

Tibet, age 11, 443-924-8169

Kate, age 13, 410-626-0094

Keira, age 13, 410-268-7117

Ian, age 14, 443-875-2688

Olivia, age 17, 410-626-0094

Emily, age 17, 443-875-8205

Jaclyn, age 17, 410-280-5645

Linda, adult, 410-280-3245

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Damian, age 17, 443-603-8997

Elaine, adult, 443-822-6035

Ruth, adult, 410-280-8849

Linda, adult, 410-280-3245

Shondra adult, 410-280-1386

Yard Work/Odd Jobs

Damian, age 17, 443-603-8997

Linda, adult, 410-280-3245

THE SEA BREEZE Published by: the Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association (HSIA)

P.O. Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403

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Editor: Dana Billings [seabreeze@hillsmereshores.net]

Administrator: Jean Somers [admin@hillsmereshores.net]

Treasurer’s Assistant: Jim Schwallenberg

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