From The President

Our fall picnic will be Saturday September 11 at 4:30. Food will be served from 5:00 – 6:30. There will be games for the kids as well as the adults. The rain date is Sunday September 12. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there.

District directors are finishing up collecting dues for 2010. The dues are still $10. If you have not yet done so, you can give the $10 to your district director or you may mail a check to: Orchard Hills Community Association, PO Box 104, Lutherville, MD 21094.

Pam Burke
President Orchard Hills Community Association

Community News

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

Condolences to:

• The Pickett family Sandsbury Road on the death of Mr. Jack Pickett;

• Jane Amy of Malbay Drive and Lisa Spagnolo of McPherson Court on the death of Jane’s sister and Lisa’s aunt;

• The Kammer family of Lyn Court on the death of Mrs. Dortha Kammer;

• The family of Ms. Cheryl Carouge of Othoridge Road; and

• The Siegmund family of Othoridge Road on the death of Mr. Siegmund’s mother.

Thanks, Neighbor!

From a neighbor on Dublin Drive:

“At least 9 lucky and grateful neighbors of Mary Hook on Dublin Drive are still so thankful to Mary for plowing all of us out of the ‘big snow.’ What a tremendous job. All year long Mary does helpful and thoughtful things for her neighbors. Our heartfelt thanks.”

From Julie Munschauer of Westbury Road:

“I want to thank my thoughtful and generous neighbors who took care of me during our 3-snow storm winter: Jennifer Kinard and Beth and Steve George who by hand and snow blower cleared my sidewalk 3 times and Bill Delauder and his brother-in-law who plowed out my car and cleared the street in front of my house. Also, Sharon Delauder and Jennifer Kinard offered shopping trips which were much appreciated- my secret Santas. Thanks guys and gals.”

If you know of a community resident who has been especially neighborly, let us know so we can acknowledge it in future newsletters.

Picnic

Please mark your calendar for September 11 (rain date September 12) for the annual Orchard Hills Community Association picnic. See the flyer for details.

Rats

Due to the Charles Street construction, there have been reports of rats in the neighborhood. Residents may call in complaints or request information using the Rid Rat telephone number, 410-887-RATS, or they may fill out the online complaint form at http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/permits/ridrats/ratcomplaints.html.

Cats

There have been several new complaints about cats roaming the neighborhood. Baltimore County code requires all dogs and cats to be leashed when off the owner’s property. Owners may be fined for allowing pets to roam. Residents with concerns about unleashed dogs or cats should call Baltimore County Animal Control at 410-887-5961. In addition, many home centers sell cat and dog repellants that can be applied to planting beds.

One Warm Coat

Karen Marcellino of 36 Othoridge Road is starting an ongoing community project under the name of “One Warm Coat.” She is collecting gently worn coats for children and adults. All donations will be cleaned, mended and given away to local shelters in need. Karen will have a large donation bin labeled “One Warm Coat” in her driveway to drop off coats all year long. For more information, call Karen at 410-821-7234. Please remember to call or drop off coats when cleaning out your coat closet.

Baltimore County News

Recycling

We have been asked to remind residents not to put their recycling materials in plastic bags. Recyclables may be mixed together and set out for recycling collection in a variety of containers, including:

• recycling containers up to 34 gallon capacity;

• trash containers up to 34 gallon capacity, for recycling use only (marked with a large “X” or “RECYCLE”); or

• small cardboard boxes (boxes collected with contents).

Paper and cardboard may also be tied in bundles with non-plastic string or placed in paper bags for collection. Containers are limited to a maximum filled weight of 40 pounds. Boxes, bags, and bundles are limited to a maximum filled weight of 30 pounds.

If the container has a lid, the lid must not be fastened to the container with rope, wire, chains, etc.

Containers with hinged lids and/or wheels are not recommended. Also, the County’s web site, http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/recycling/singlestream/collectioninformation.html lists the following items that are acceptable for recycling:

• Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, EMPTY aerosol cans, aluminum foil and pie pans

• All colors of glass bottles and jars

• Narrow-neck plastic bottles and jugs (with a to recycling symbol, or without a number or recycling symbol), wide-mouth plastic containers (such as butter, cottage cheese, peanut butter, yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, and whipped topping containers), rigid plastics (such as buckets [with or without metal handles], drinking cups, flower pots, coolers, drums, 5-gallon water bottles, lawn furniture, pallets, plastic window well covers, and toys)

Note: laundry baskets, garbage containers and recycling containers will be collected for recycling IF a note requesting this is prominently attached.

• Newspapers (including all inserts), magazines, phone books, catalogs, books , writing and computer paper, mail, paperboard, cardboard (flattened), milk and juice cartons/boxes, cardstock, copy paper (including NCR - No Carbon Required - copy paper), envelopes (plastic windows ok), fax paper, ice cream containers, letterhead paper, non-metallic wrapping paper, paper bags.

Farmers’ Market

More than 20 Baltimore County farmers have joined together to form a new Farmers’ market at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The market takes place on Wednesdays from 2p.m. to 6p.m.

From the Baltimore County Police

Once again Precinct 7 officers are responding to an increase in calls regarding door-to-door solicitors. As in the past, we are finding that some of these solicitors are licensed and legitimate and some are not.

Some of the solicitors will actually tell you that they are neighbors of yours (they aren't) who live "right around the corner" (they don't) and may mention the names of other neighbors (easily available in many computer databases including Maryland Real property Search) in an effort to gain your confidence. The intent of this message is NOT to suggest that all door-to-door solicitors are fraudulent or are there to scam you for money. However, please be cautious and check into the veracity of the solicitor's claims as to where the money is going. If you're not sure, or you just don't feel "right" about it, check into the background of the supposed company before making any financial donation.

Also, be aware of the following:

1. Solicitors in Baltimore County are required to be licensed as a peddler/huckster through the Baltimore County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

2. Solicitors must carry that license with them.

3. The license does not give the solicitor the right to remain on your property after being told to leave.

We strongly suggest to area residents NOT to allow any door-to-door solicitors into your home. If you allow the person to give the sales pitch, listen to it through the door. ASK to see their Baltimore County Huckster's License that they are required to carry. If the person makes you feel uncomfortable, simply tell the person to leave your premises and not return. Remember...it's YOUR home and you are NOT required to allow them entry and you are NOT required to listen to a sales pitch. If you don't want them there, tell them to leave. If they refuse, call 911.

From the Archives

Blips and Clips from back issues of The Orchard:

From the August 1960 edition:

“The co-chairmen of the Fall Dance Committee . . . . would like to have you give Merchant Green Stamps toward their project. These will be used . . . to acquire an attractive item for raffle.”

BABY SITTERS

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.

BATHTUB AND TILE REGLAZING

Great Pricing with Quick Reliable Service!

http://sonsfinishings.com/.

CHILD CARE

Looking for childcare in the neighborhood? Considering a home environment? Think Little Angels Pre-school & Daycare! Every day a fun day where children learn colors, shapes, alphabet, counting, songs and much more through play. Lots of activities daily: sand play, arts and crafts, science. Fenced-in back yard for outdoor activities. In the supervision of experienced pre-school teacher. 132 Dublin Drive. Call 410-337-4945 or 443-710-1467.

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

POWER WASHING

Need a power washer? Decks, sidewalks, whatever needs cleaning. Call Chris Spagnolo, 443-824-3590 or 410-339-5737. Free Estimate

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.

We would like to thank our neighbors for all their support in these difficult economic times.

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