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Reach Out
Volume 44 Number 3  April 17, 2015
The Village of Long Reach
Stonehouse
8775 Cloudleap Court
Columbia, MD 21045
Office Hours:
Phone: 410/730-8113 or 301/596-3265
Mon-Fri 9am—4pm
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 410/730-5882
‘Long Reach Community Association’
Website: www.longreach.org
Long Reach Village Calendar
April 21
April 25
April 29
BOARD
MEETING
7:30pm *
Village Elections
& Flea Market
RAC
MEETING
7:30pm *
May 2
May 5
May 13
Long Reach
Plant Swap
9:30 am– Noon
BOARD
MEETING
7:30pm *
RAC
MEETING
7:30pm *
May 16
May 19
May 29
Village-wide
Yard Sales
7pm
BOARD
MEETING
7:30pm *
Next Reach Out
Publication Date
* meeting held at Stonehouse
Reminder… Stonehouse will be closed on
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
School’s Out
Cupcake Blast!
Looking for a
Summer Job?
Be a Camp Counselor!
Long Reach Community Association is accepting
applications for camp counselors. Applicants must love
working with children, enjoy swimming, and more. Must be
at least 18 years old & available between June 22-July 31.
Call 410/730-8113 for application information
Friday, May 1 (new date!)
1:00-3:00pm
at Stonehouse
$5 per child
Looking for a fun activity for your children?
Nothing’s better than spending an afternoon
learning to decorate delicious sweet treats! This
event is best suited for older kids grades 3—8.
Register now - Call 410/730-8113
Long Reach Village Board
Long Reach Community Association Staff
Karen Hitcho, Chair
Sarah Uphouse, Village Administrator
Nina Basu, Vice Chair
William Taylor
Ed Coleman
Josh Friedman,
CA Council Rep
Russ Swatek
410/884-9532
[email protected]
410/935-9279
[email protected]
301/596-7152
[email protected]
410/730-8637
[email protected]
410/715-7351
[email protected]
Rita Seidelman, Assistant Village Administrator & Facilities
Maryann Cohea, Covenant Advisor
Darlene Brown, Covenant Advisor
Trissie Manwiller, Facilities
Tina Addo, Program Coordinator
Marta Evans, Bookkeeper
Merelyn Santos, Community Assistant
Lydia Overton, Front Desk
410/799-1497
[email protected]
Anne Kulesza, Newsletter Coordinator
Village Board Highlights
NEW UPDATE!
 Met with county and residents for a presentation of
Tamar/Old Montgomery
Road Intersection
the proposed roundabout at the Tamar and Old
Montgomery intersection.
 Approved 15-Day Letters for following properties:
5743 Margrave Mews
5758 Flagflower Place
8780 Tamar Drive
 Removed flag on 5749 Twelvemonth Court.
 Met with the County Executive, Allan Kittleman about
the Village Center Revitalization.
 Approved donations for Prom After Parties for both
Oakland Mills High School and Long Reach High
School.
 Approved the third quarter FY15 budget.
The Village Board meeting agenda and approved minutes
are posted on our website, www.longreach.org
CA Needs Volunteers!
Columbia Association is looking for
volunteers to help count the number
of pedestrians, bicyclists and other
users on CA’s pathways in late May.
Sign-up online at http://bit.ly/pathwaycount2015.
For details, contact Scott Templin at 410/715-3166 or
[email protected].
Want village news electronically?
Send your e-mail address to us at
[email protected]
and you’ll be placed on our e-mail list.
Howard County Traffic Engineering
met with the Long Reach Board and
residents on June 17, 2014 to hear concerns from the
residents about the Tamar Drive and Old Montgomery
Road intersection in Jeffers Hill. They returned to report on their findings on March 17, 2015. Kris
Jagarapu, Department of Planning and Zoning traffic
engineer, presented the results of the traffic studies
and a preliminary plan for a roundabout. The statistics
were compared to previous studies, and it was found
that there has been little change in the volume of
traffic traversing the intersection. The intersection operates at an A-B level of service which is very good;
however, there continues to be safety issues.
The county recommends a roundabout that would be
approximately the same size as the Owen Brown
Homespun/Cradlerock roundabout that is working
well. The Tamar Drive intersection will work in conjunction with the roundabout that is being installed at
the corner of Oakland Mills Road and Old Montgomery
Road. The Village Board and the residents that attended the meeting were in favor of the county going forward with the design plans for the roundabout. Once
the engineering design is further developed, the county will present the plan to the Village Board for further
input on the conceptual design. The development and
construction of the roundabout will be dependent on
the county budget.
Sign-up to get information via e-mail (see left)! We will
be keeping residents informed by announcing meeting
dates in Reach Out and on our on-line media.
C
Ommunity NEWS
Live/Silent Auction— Jeffers Hill Elementary School PTA
will host an auction on Friday, May 8, 7-9pm,
at Jeffers Hill Elementary School. DJ, Photo
booth, music performances and more! Free
event—everyone welcome. For a full
list of auction items, visit http://jhespta.weebly.com/jhesauction-sponsors.html .
Breathe Deep Columbia 5K Walk— Join the fight to
stop lung cancer and participate in LUNGevity Foundation’s event on Saturday, April 25 at Town Center
Columbia, MD. To register, visit lungevity.org/Columbia.
Paper Shredding— The next County-sponsored event is
April 25th, 9am-1pm at the Meadowbrook
Park & Ride (exit 1A off Route 100). For list
of accepted items, visit http://
www.howardcountymd.gov/Shredding.htm.
CultureFEST South America— Enjoy an afternoon of
South American music, dance performances and displays.
Sunday, April 26, 1:30-4:30pm at the Howard County
Miller Branch Library. The event is free for the entire family. For details, call 410/715-3162.
7K Run to Remember— The Maryland State’s Attorneys’
Association presents the 2nd annual 7K run on
Saturday, April 25, 8:30am at Centennial Park.
All proceeds go to the Maryland Network
Against Domestic Violence. Register online at
www.active.com and search “7K to remember.”
Creating Columbia Mini-Course— This is the second in
a series of courses to explore the planning & development
of Columbia. Thursdays, 4/30, 5/7, and 5/14, 7-8:30pm at
Historic Oakland in Town Center. For details, call Columbia
Archives 410/730-3103. Register online at Columbiaminicourse.eventbrite.com.
Dog Day Afternoon— WOOF, There it is! Attend the 9th
annual dog-centric event on Saturday, May 2,
11am-3pm at the Columbia Dog Park.
Activities include pet communicator readings,
raffles, canine contests, music, food, face
painting, pet-related vendors, and more.
Bring the entire family, including your pooch, to this free
event! For details, visit www.columbiaassociation.com/iwant-to/attend/dog-day-afternoon.
SLOW the FLOW
Spring with its April showers is
rapidly approaching. Here are
three low cost ways you can slow
the flow of rainwater & improve
the landscape of your yard.
Free Soil Test
Local residents can help restore and protect
Columbia’s waterways by participating in free soil
testing that will analyze the nutrients in their lawn’s
soil and determine the type and amount of fertilizer
needed. By reducing the application of unneeded
fertilizer, residents may save money and help protect
Columbia’s streams, ponds and lakes. Soil sample
bags may be picked up and delivered to your Village
Association office. Instructions for how to take a soil
sample will accompany the bag. For more
information, contact CA’s Watershed Manager John
McCoy at [email protected].
Free Rain Barrel
Howard County is giving away barrels for you to build
your own rain barrel. The barrel comes with
pre-drilled holes, but additional parts and assembly
are required. To collect your FREE BARREL visit
the rain barrel and compost bin workshops at Alpha
Ridge Landfill with the Master Gardeners on the first
and third Saturday of the month, April through
October. Alpha Ridge Landfill is located at 2350
Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104. The
workshops are held at the gazebo, just inside the
entrance to the landfill.
Rain Garden Cost Share Program
The Columbia Association (CA) is offering the Rain
Garden Cost Share Program to provide a cost-effective
way to help residents of Owen Brown and Long Reach
villages plant their own rain gardens. CA, through a
grant from Maryland Department of Natural
Resources, will pay 75% of the rain garden installation
cost with the remaining 25% paid by the resident. CA
also has a landscape firm on contract for installation.
Residents need to apply to their village Resident
Architectural Committee for rain garden approval. CA
will schedule installation once the application is
approved, the 25% resident share is paid to CA, and
the maintenance agreement signed.
Join us for ARTreach, a free outdoor community arts festival at the Long Reach Village Center. Enjoy
exhibits, arts demonstrations, and hands-on activities led by local artists. Take in the sounds and sights of
local and regional performing artists. View artwork created by and for the community. Interact with
performers, face painters, community organizations, and more as you stroll the village center.
The arts are vital to building positive, thriving places to live, work, and play! Help us engage the community
and re-imagine Long Reach—the village with a heart—by infusing its center with visual, literary, and
performing arts. To learn more or to get involved, visit http://www.artreachhoco.org.
Like us on Facebook at ARTreachHoCo or follow us on Twitter: ARTreachHoCo.
ARTreach is a partnership between Celebration Church, Columbia Association, Columbia Association Art Center,
Columbia Festival of the Arts, Howard County, Howard County Arts Council, and Long Reach Community Association.
Cul-de-sac
Landscaping Grants
The Long Reach Community
Association could provide you
funds, up to $200 if your plan is
approved, for the purchase of plant materials,
and give coupons from local nurseries to make
those dollars stretch.
Hurry! The grants are limited. Application packets are available at Stonehouse. For details, stop
by or call the village office at 410/730-8113.
Party with the neighbors!
Holding a block party is a fabulous way to
meet new neighbors and hang with friends.
Stop by Stonehouse now through Labor Day for a
free Block Party Kit which includes helpful tips
and a $25 grocery store gift card for supplies.
Covenant Corner
Exterior alterations to your property
require approval by the Resident
Architectural Committee (RAC), which meets
every other Wednesday.
Application forms and a helpful Guideline Booklet can be picked up
at Stonehouse. You can also download the Exterior Alteration Application or In-home Business Application form from our website
www.longreach.org.
The list of applications for RAC review is posted at Stonehouse two
weeks prior to the RAC meeting, on our website, and postcards are
mailed to adjoining property owners. For more information, contact
Darlene Brown or Maryann Cohea at 410/730-8113.
Recent Exterior Alteration Applications*
9050 Flamepool Way
Edging; pavers; security lights Approved
6402 Dry Barley Lane
Rear bay window
Approved
8657 Worn Mountain Way
Tree removal
Approved
8623 Hayshed Lane
Replace windows, shutters,
front door; stain deck
Approved
5541 Windysun Court
Paver path; gravel beds; bird Approved
feeders
8988 Sidelong Place
Red front door
Approved
8628 Vast Rose Drive
Front landscaping
Approved/FT
5780 Flagflower Place
Front door
Approved
5465 Luckpenny Place
Deck; edging; flag bracket;
Retaining wall
Approved/FT
5465 Luckpenny Place
Security lights in front, side,
and back
Approved
8935 Footed Ridge
Front railing; edging; deck;
privacy fence
Approved
8992 Buckskin Court
Front landscaping/edging
Approved
5602 Lightspun Lane
CA rain garden
Approved/FT
8574 Hayshed Lane
Front door; stain siding, trim
and fascia
Approved
6458 Summer Cloud Way
Tree removal; plant 1 tree
Approved
*This list is a sampling of recent applications
Spring Home
Tips!
As the weather gets
warmer, now is a good time to attend to exterior
maintenance and improvement of your home.

It’s a great time to walk around your house and
inspect the building. Look for mildew or discoloration, peeling or rotting siding or trim, fallen
limbs and other yard waste.

Remember that any alteration to the exterior of
your house or property requires approval by the
Long Reach Architectural Committee. This includes landscaping more than 4 feet from the
foundation of the house, walkways, decks, patios and any type of landscape edging. Also remember that any construction project must be
completed within 120 days of the start date.

Just in time for spring cleaning, yard waste recycling collection has resumed and will continue
through the spring, summer and fall. Howard
County will accept unlimited yard clippings. For
more information, call 410-313-SORT.
Bringing Dance to Columbia, MD for over 30 years
Stonehouse, 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia
www.cindeevelleballet.com  410-465-7674
We are committed to providing quality dance instruction in all forms of dance!
Our experienced and professionally trained dance teachers will caringly
develop your child in consideration of age, experience and ability.
Performance
opportunities for
all ages
Creative Dance  Preballet  Kinderballet  Ballet Prep  Jazz
Combination Classes  Classical Ballet  Point  Tap  Lyrical/Modern  Lyrical/Ballet 
Hip Hop  Adult Classes  Competition
Class schedules & tuition information is available on our website
www.cindeevelleballet.com and at Stonehouse 410/730-8113
Try us out! FREE CLASS VOUCHER-Ballet with Cindee Velle
Childs Name:_______________________________________ Parents Name:______________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________
Email:______________________________________
Ballet with Cindee Velle’s
Summer Dance Camp 2015
Dancing  Crafts  Swimming 
and More!
Stroller Strides of Howard County is a total fitness
program for moms with their babies. Stroller Strides
is a stroller-based fitness program.
Students of all levels will enjoy &
benefit from the camp!
Tuesday– Friday • 10-11am
Register Now
1 Session
To register, visit howardcounty.fit4mom.com
Aug 3– Aug 7
Indoors at Stonehouse • 410/730-8113
Open to students
entering grades K-8
Hours: 8:30am– 5pm
*Extended camp to 6pm is available
Hurry! Early Bird Discount if
registered before June 15th
For details, call 410/730-8113
“SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES”©
Coming to Long Reach!
ETIQUETTE PROGRAM
Saturdays, May 2 - June 13
9:30am – 11am at Stonehouse
Ages 8—14 $115/Session
Let us help your young lady soar in social
situations and become a social butterfly!
In this 6-week etiquette program, young ladies
receive real life coaching that will set them apart
when in social and professional settings. Topics
include: proper table manners; social media
etiquette; effective communication techniques;
properly setting a dinner table and more.
PLEASE NOTE: The May 9th session is scheduled at a relaxed, casual local café. The June 13 session will be a semiformal dining experience at a local restaurant including a
four-course meal. Both sessions will be held in the afternoon. Additional $45 cost for both dining experiences.
For more information and to register,
call Stonehouse at 410/730-8113
8 week session starts May 9, 9:30am
Classes held at Stonehouse 410/730-8115
Celebrate your next
special event at Stonehouse
Long Reach offers unique and varied facilities that
can accommodate a range of activities from
business meetings to weddings & receptions.
Choose a large, full-service ballroom complete with
a professional kitchen, or an attractive
conference room at Stonehouse.
And for more casual affairs, consider selecting one
of three affordable Neighborhood Centers.
Conveniently located near Rtes. 100 & 175, I-95.
Call Stonehouse for rental rates and availability.
Stonehouse  410/730-8113
www.longreach.org
$10.00 Off Any Social Rental
Must Present Coupon ∙ Expires 6/1/15
All ads in The Reach Out are PAID ADVERTISING. The Long Reach Community Association does not endorse any goods or services advertised in our newsletter.
These are unedited statements as submitted by the candidates. All statements are cut off at the 150th word.
2015 LONG REACH VILLAGE BOARD CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
(2 positions open)
Nina Basu (Phelps Luck)
I have been privileged to serve Long Reach for more than a decade. I am asking for your vote to continue to advocate for our community. I love Long Reach and am thrilled to raise my family here. As a community, we have faced
some challenges. However, this community has come together like no other to meet those challenges. I have been
a tireless advocate for Long Reach, working to transform our Village Center and to continue to strive to make our
community better.
William A. Taylor (Kendall Ridge)
I welcome the opportunity to represent my community on the Long Reach Village board. I have been a resident of
Columbia for 25 years and I have lived in the Village of Long Reach for over 15 years. In recent years past, I have
served on the board in various capacities Including chairman and vice chairman of the board. As part of the village
board, we were able to accomplish many projects such as increasing the presence of the police in our neighborhoods
when necessary, act as a liaison from the community to the Owners of the village center, and act as a sounding board
for the community regarding development of certain property. As a member of the board, I would like to see more
community programs for our youth and more support from the local businesses for community projects. Thank you.
2015 COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL REP. CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
(1 positions open)
Edward (Ed) T. Coleman (Jeffers Hill)
Hello, my name is Ed Coleman and I am asking for your vote to be your representative on the Columbia Association
board.
My priorities include:
 Ensuring that the Columbia Association steps up and becomes a full partner in the revitalization of our Village
Center.
 Keeping and improving our neighborhood pools for recreation, exercise and competitions.
 Improving the openness, responsiveness and services to all residents.
The actions of the Columbia Association have a direct impact on our property values and our quality of life. Our
homes represent a long-term investment and the Columbia Association board must develop a vision and framework
to reflect our goals as a community and provides stability as Long Reach and Columbia embrace the future.
As your representative I will work to ensure that the Columbia Association fulfills this mission responsibly and transparently. You can contact me at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Janet Evans (Locust Park)
I am a business professional with 20+ years’ experience and am a firm believer in balance fiscal, social and environmental. As a CA Representative, I would like to support Long Reach with additional opportunities for building community, including enhanced pedestrian accessibility through improved path and bicycle navigation, supporting activities to bring people together and the revitalization of the Long Reach Village Center.
Additionally, I think it is critical to robust community governance to have transparency and open discussion. I would
invite community input and would communicate on issues relevant to Long Reach.
Decision making that supports environmental, social and economic sustainability in a thoughtful and balanced way
can create the conditions for a community to thrive and the balance to sustain it going forward. This is consistent
with the vision on which Rouse founded Columbia and continues to apply to future growth within Columbia and Long
Reach Village.
Long Reach Community Association Election Rules
Following are the rules that will be in effect for all absentee and in-person voting for the Village Elections.
References for specific items are as follows: Covenants, the Long Reach Covenants; Articles, the Long Reach Articles of Incorporation;
By-Laws, the Long Reach Community Association By-Laws.
1. The voting will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 9:30 am to 12 noon at Stonehouse in the Long Reach Village Center.
2. Only members of the Association in good standing are eligible to vote (By-laws, Section 8.07).
3. The Columbia Association assessment rolls and the apartment tenant lists together form the official voter registration list. Nonappearance of a qualified voter's name shall be referred to the Election Monitor Committee for resolution (By-laws, Section 8.07).
A current, valid identification acceptable to a member of the Election Monitor Committee will serve as proof of resident
membership (By-laws, Section 1.10). Tenants must also present an executed copy of their lease in order to verify membership [LR
Covenants, Article I, Section 1.20, (ii)].
4. Each voter is allowed one vote for each membership held in the Association, but if a membership is jointly held, i.e., multiple
owners or multiple tenants, etc., and any such vote is in dispute, then no vote shall be counted for that membership (Covenants,
Article III,3.02.B.; Articles, Article Seventh B.). Multiple votes may only be cast by the owner of more than one lot, the owner of
more than one condominium unit, and/or the owner of more than one share in a cooperative (Covenants, Article III and Articles,
Article Seventh A.).
5. Votes must be cast in person with the following exceptions only (Covenants, Article III, E.; Articles, Articles Seventh E.; By-laws,
Section 1.07A):
a. In the case of a corporate member, the vote may be cast by the president or a vice president of such corporation or such
other officer as may be designated in writing by the president or a vice president of the corporation (Covenants III,
3.02E.; By-laws, Section 1.07A and 8.08).
b. Any member unable to attend the Annual Meeting may cast an absentee ballot (By-laws, Section 1.07A). The rules
regarding absentee ballots appear on the absentee ballot packet.
6. All votes must be cast on validated ballot forms only [By-laws, Section 8.03(viii) and (ix)].
7. Votes for three Village Board candidates will be counted. The Village Board will be elected to two-year terms. Votes by the same
voter may be combined on one ballot if initialed by the Election Monitor Committee representative. Any additional votes cast on
any ballot beyond those permitted will not be counted. Write-in votes will not be counted (By-laws, Article VIII, Section 8.07).
Election Monitor Committee:
Karen Hitcho, Chair ~ 410/884-9532
Josh Friedman ~ 410/715-7351
VOTING INFORMATION
Who Can Vote
Owners and tenants of Long Reach lien-paying property in good standing are entitled to vote. Only one vote per ownership or tenancy interest will be counted. (Tenants must have on file at Stonehouse a copy of their current lease.)
When & Where to Vote In Person
Polls will be located in the courtyard at the Long Reach Village Center, 8775 Cloudleap Court. Polls are open from 9:30 a.m. to 12
noon, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
What to Bring to Verify Residence
Current, valid identification is required of everyone voting in person on Election Day. If you are a leaseholder, you must also bring a
copy of your current lease. Copies will be made at no charge.
Absentee Voting
You may vote by absentee ballot, either by returning your mailed ballot or requesting a ballot by mail or in person from Stonehouse.
All absentee ballots must be received at Stonehouse by 4 p.m., or by a member of the Election Committee no later than midnight,
Friday, April 24, 2015.
Ballot Priority (Multiple Ballots Received)
If multiple ballots are submitted for a single property, the first ballot received has priority.
Local Spring Activities!
The Long Reach
4th Annual Plant Swap
Saturday, April 25
8am- noon
A perfect opportunity
to sell your treasures
and find great buys!
Cost is only $15
per space for Long Reach
residents
For details, stop by Stonehouse or call
410/730-8113
Please Note: This event is not open to commercial vendors,
political causes and candidates. Promotional/informational
materials may not be distributed.
Saturday, May 2  9:30am-noon
Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center
Socialize with neighbors
while swapping perennial
plants. Bring a plant
and take a plant. Bring a
plant for others. Or just
come to pick up plants!
Each plant must be labeled
with the plant name and in a
pot or plastic bag to
protect the roots.
For more details, call Stonehouse
410/730-8113
Master Gardener Series
Presented by Howard County Master Gardeners
Classes held at Stonehouse • 7-9pm
Spring Vegetable Gardens
Tue., April 21
Creating an Outdoor
Garden Space
Tue., May 5
To register, call the village office at
410/730-8113. Also, give us your email and
we’ll send you an email reminder.
Saturday, May 16
Have a sale in the comfort of your
own yard & we’ll handle the
marketing for you. It’s that easy!
Visit Stonehouse or call us to
sign up your street. We will
list your street in a Columbia
Flier ad & give you a ribbon
for your street sign!
Call to register 410/730-8113
LONG REACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
8775 CLOUDLEAP COURT
COLUMBIA MD 21045
PRESORT STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
COLUMBIA, MD
PERMIT NO. 1236
LONG REACH FLEA MARKET—Sat., April 25, 8am -noon @ Stonehouse
Rent a space to sell your goods or just have fun shopping!
Two Village Board Members
& the Columbia Association
Representative will be elected.
If you have not returned an absentee
ballot, come vote at Stonehouse on
Saturday, April 25, 2014
9:30am – 12 noon
Everything you expect a great camp to be…and more!
Registration Now Open
Pizza Parties  Sleepover Night  Drama
Swimming  Arts & Crafts  Dance 
Special Events  & much more!
Three Two-Week Sessions
Session I: June 22– July 3
Session II: July 6– July 17
Session III: July 20– July 31
We need you! Volunteers are needed to help
count election ballots on Sat. afternoon April 25th.
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Junior Camp - Ages 4-6 Regular Camp - Ages 7-12
For Information, call
Extended Camp Available
Stonehouse 410/730-8113
Located at Phelps Luck Neighborhood Center
For more information, call 410/730-8113