From The President

Welcome, Spring. 

    It was nice to see so many neighbors helping each other shovel out from the record setting snow storms this winter.  

    Many thanks to the Dehoffs for inviting the Easter Bunny to our Easer Egg hunt. It was great to see so many neighbors on a beautiful afternoon.

    Please remember to be considerate of your neighbors. I have recently received emails, phone calls and letters from residents with complaints about their neighbors. Although we all have a right to park in the street, please try not to block neighbors cars or driveways. Also, remember that the pile of debris in the yard may be attracting animals that we would rather not have living in our community. Sometimes all it takes is a conversation with your neighbor reminding them about your concerns.

    As I begin my second year as president, I would like to thank all of the board members for another wonderful year. 

    Watch for information about the annual yard sale this spring.

Pam Burke
President Orchard Hills Community Association

Community News

Neighbor In Need

A long time Orchard Hills resident is in need of an “O” blood type kidney. She has been on dialysis for the past 9 months. To learn more, call Carol at (410) 245-8877.

Condolences to:

• The Burke family of Burleigh Road on the death of Lisa’s father, Mr. James Johnson, Sr. of Dublin Drive;

• The Esslinger family of Dublin Drive on the death of Mr. Warren Esslinger;

• The family of Ms. Evelyn Manella, former resident of Burleigh Road.

Please let us know of births, deaths, weddings, graduations, etc. for your family or your neighbors.

Thanks, Neighbor!

We have heard of many instances of neighbors helping neighbors during this winter’s snow storms. If you know of a community resident who has been especially neighborly, let us know so we can acknowledge it in future newsletters.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Winners

Congratulations to this year’s Eater egg hunt prize winners:

• Grand Prize: Becca Glass

• Special Egg: Benjamin Kinard

• Special Egg: Jason Bell

Thanks to everyone who helped with setup, cleanup or donated candy.

Baltimore County News

Recycling

The Baltimore County Department of Public Works has expanded the list of items that are acceptable for recycling. For information, visit http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/recycling/singlestream/collectioninformation.html. 

Also, Baltimore County has partnered with The Loading Dock, Inc., to accept reusable building materials at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh and the Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility in Cockeysville. Donations to The Loading Dock may be tax deductible and help keep usable materials out of the landfill. For more information, visit http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/recycling/loadingdock.html.

From the Baltimore County Police

The County Police have issued their annual reminder about “Deception Burglaries.” Deception burglaries have one common theme - to get the homeowner distracted by getting them to walk into another room, or, more frequently, asking the homeowner to step outside and then getting them to move to the side or rear of the house (out of view) while a second suspect enters the house through the unlocked door and steals whatever is quickly accessible to them. This second suspect is almost always out of the house before the homeowner re-enters. Here's how it works:

The first suspect will come to the door, knock on the door or ring the doorbell, and use some type of ruse to win the confidence of the homeowner. For example, the suspect may tell the homeowner that he works for a fence company (or satellite TV company...or roofing company...or landscaping company...you name it, they've tried it) and tell the homeowner that he or she needs to step outside with him and examine a portion of their property. To gain the confidence of the homeowner, the suspect might say "he doesn't want to infringe on property lines, so he needs the owner to examine the line in the rear of the property." If the homeowner does step outside, he or she will generally leave the door unlocked and the first suspect will escort the homeowner around the back - out of view - of that door. Sometimes, the first suspect will use a cell phone he is carrying to "call his boss...or the office...or Land Records..." when, in fact, he is ACTUALLY CALLING THE SECOND SUSPECT to let him or her know that entry into the home can now be made without detection. Sometimes, the first suspect will remain on the phone the entire time and actually feed information back to the person who has entered the house. After about ten minutes, the first suspect and the homeowner will walk back into the house AFTER the second suspect has slipped out. Sometimes, it may not be immediately apparent that items were stolen from the house (i.e. money and credit cards from a purse or wallet, jewelry, etc.) These burglars generally take smaller items that are easy to grab and conceal quickly.

From the Archives

Blips and Clips from back issues of The Orchard:

From the April 1959 edition:

“A bridge club was held at the home of a certain party. The highlight of the evening was the hostess chasing a mouse with the hopes of catching in a glass jar. It seems the girls were to squeamish to swat it.”

BABY SITTERS

Liz Spagnolo (certified babysitter), 410-339-5737.

Anna Trueschler, 410-821-6916.

BAGPIPER

Anyone who needs a bagpiper for a wedding, funeral or other special occasion, call Chris Spagnolo at 410-339-5737.

DIVERSIFIED INSURANCE INDUSTRIES, INC

General insurance and insurance for associations. B. Dianne Saine 410-433-3000.

DOG WALKING

Kat for hire! She’ll walk your dog(s) around for an agreed time and a reasonable price. Call 410-825-7727 and ask for Kat Budrecki.

GIFTS ERRANDS EXPRESS

Do you need help with errands, grocery shopping, a ride to the doctor or airport? Call and let us do these pesky chores for you. We offer you personal services that can save you time, energy and take the guesswork out of gift giving for any special occasion while also taking care of those pesky errands that everyone hates to do. Our service include: returning videos and library books, grocery shopping, picking up the kids from school and much more. Call Ann Siegmund 410-321-0725.

HANDYMAN

Lawn cutting and small household jobs. Reliable and reasonable. Call Don Campbell, 410-821-0896.

HOUSE PAINTING internal/external. Free estimates. Call Jim McNaughton 410-823-0096.

LAWN CARE Ben Boblooch 410-296-1721

LAWN MOWING

Nathan Cash 410-296-3540

LAWN SERVICES/LANDSCAPING

RM Land & Home Services. Please call Randy Montgomery at 443-418-1866 to schedule a free estimate today!

NEW! TARGETS BELLY FAT

GoChi (goji berry) based. Clinically proven, triple patented. Enhances metabolism. Controls appetite. Increases calorie burning. Cleanse fat-storing bacteria in gut. 90-day guarantee. Fast, tasty, simple liquid delivery. Distributors needed. Pam Gecan 410-337-8272.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Quality service at an affordable price. Weddings, portraits (Senior & Family), parties, events. Contact Grisha Iventichev 443-520-1718 www.Iventphotography.com

PRE-PAID LEGAL

Pre-Paid Legal provides your entire family with affordable legal access to protect your rights in any situation … including Identity Theft. “You have a right to know your rights”. Contact Vandenberg and Associates, 115 Warwick Drive, 410-828-6155 or e-mail rvande@comcast.net .

REAL ESTATE

Pat Kimmett, Long and Foster Realtors, 410-453-0500 (W) or 410-825-9216.

SENIOR CAREGIVER / COMPANION

Maintain your loved one's lifestyle. Church visits, grocery store, Dr. visits etc. I am conscientious, reliable and honest. All seniors deserve dignity, respect and patience. Have valid drivers license. Exc. refs. Contact Pam at 410-321-1389.

TREE SERVICE

In need of tree and shrub work? American Tree Service is in our community. Please call Stephan Szoke (owner, licensed and insured) at 410-825-7575 today to schedule a free estimate. www.mdtreeservice.com

WEB DESIGN, ETC

I can design your web site, host your web site, take over management of your existing site, and more – contact Nils Lehneis at 410-409-6448 (cell), e-mail at webmaster@nalweb.net, or see http://nalweb.net

President:

Pam Burke

20 Dublin Drive

410-321-5636

Vice-president:

Jennifer Fryer

18 Cavan Drive

410-296-0060

Recording Secretary:

Stephanie Boblooch

115 Hedgewood Road

410-296-3017

Corresponding Secretary: Sigrid Szoke

1306 Warwick Drive

410-821-8467

Treasurer:

Rosemary Carey

128 Othoridge Road

410-828-6256

Assistant to the President: Steve Lippy

1323 Warwick Drive

410-296-9150

Membership:

Ann Siegmund

105 Othoridge Road

410-321-6343

Newsletter Editor:

Jim Carey

128 Othoridge Road

410-828-6256

District 1:

DiAnne and Donnie Saine

149 Othoridge Road

410-321-4570

District 2:

Hal and Darline Duckworth, 149 Warwick Drive

410-321-9668

District 3:

Mary Trueschler

39 Othoridge Road

410-821-6916

District 4:

Sigrid Szoke

1306 Warwick Drive

410-821-8467

District 5:

Rosemary Carey

128 Othoridge Road

410-828-6256

District 6:

Stephanie Boblooch

115 Hedgewood Road

410-296-3017

District 7:

Josh Greaver

1317 Warwick Drive

District 8:

Lisa Burke

1322 Burleigh Road

410-321-7102

District 9:

Ashli Zeigler

145 Westbury Road

410-828-4409

District 10:

Beth Snyder

103 Hedgewood Road

410-821-6580

District 11:

Shannon Davis

1202 Dublin Court

410-821-7420

District 12:

Lisa Spagnolo

1308 McPherson Court

410-339-5737

District 13:

Jane Amy

1311 Malbay Drive

410-828-6314

District 14:

Lynn and Nils Lehneis

114 Hedgewood Road

410-583-7369

District 15:

Sarah Montgomery

118 Warwick Drive

410-823-0067

District 16:

Jennifer Fryer

18 Cavan Drive

410-296-0060

District 17:

Andy Droney

28 Dublin Drive

410-321-0059

District 18:

Laurie DeHoff

12 Dublin Drive

410-828-4375