Reach Out
Volume 44 Number 2 March 6, 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
School’s Out
Cupcake Blast!
Friday, March 27
1:30-3:30pm at Stonehouse
$5 per child
Looking for a fun activity with the kids? There’s
nothing better than spending the afternoon...This
event is best suited for kids grades 4-8.
Call the village office to pre-register 410/730-8113
Tamar & Montgomery Rd
Intersection
Have an interest in what is going on? Howard County will be meeting with the Village Board on
Tuesday, March 17, 7:30pm at Stonehouse to present
the study of the Tamar and Montgomery Road intersection! All residents are welcome and encouraged to
attend the meeting. Questions? Call the village office.
Long Reach Village Calendar
March 17
March 18
March 24
BOARD
MEETING
7:30 P.M.*
RAC
MEETING
7:30 P.M.*
Master Gardener
Series
7pm
April 1
APRIL 3-5
April 7
RAC
MEETING
7:30 P.M.*
STONEHOUSE
CLOSED
SPRING BREAK
BOARD
MEETING
7:30 P.M.*
April 15
April 17
April 25
RAC
MEETING
7:30 P.M.*
Next Reach Out
Publication Date
Long Reach
Flea Market
8am-noon
* meeting held at Stonehouse
Master Gardener Series
Presented by Howard County Master Gardeners
Classes held at Stonehouse • 7-9pm
Pruning
Columbia Cleans!
Saturday, March 21
9am—noon
Residents of all ages can participate
in a Columbia-wide Community Open Space clean up. CA
provides the bags and gloves and Long Reach provides water, donuts and coffee. This is a wonderful opportunity for
scout troops and teens wishing to earn community service
hours. Two locations: Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center and
the end of Tamar Drive in Jeffers Hill.
Tue., March 24
Spring Vegetable Gardens
Tue., April 21
Creating an Outdoor
Garden Space
Tue., May 5
To register, call the village office
410/730-8113.
Also, give us your email and we’ll send you a
reminder a week before the event.
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]
Village Board Highlights
 Approved to flag the following properties:
5388 Graywing Court
8964 Blue Pool
8569 Black Star Circle
9145 Helaine Hamlet Way
6197 Farstar Place
 Approved 15-Day Letters for following properties:
8935 Footed Ridge
9273 Lapwing Court
9291 Lapwing Court
8535 Hayshed Lane
5364 Graywing Court
 Moved to dismiss the covenant violation on 6166 Silver Arrows Way.
 Supported the CA staff recommendations to dredge
the Dannon Garth Pond.
The Village Board meeting agenda and approved minutes
are posted on our website, www.longreach.org
Searching for Spring
Saturday, April 11, 10-11:30am
The Columbia Sports Park
FREE! Crafts & face painting, Egg Hunt, and a
Magic Show. For ages 2-8.
Hurry– limited tickets are available at Stonehouse.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is limited to Columbia Residents Only.
Want village news electronically?
Send your e-mail address to us at
[email protected]
and you’ll be placed on our e-mail list.
Anne Kulesza, Newsletter Coordinator
CA Council Representative
Comments
By Russ Swatek
Recently one CA Board member strongly pushed letting
Dannon Garth Pond revert to wetlands rather than spending
the funds to implement the County mandated outfall repairs
and concurrently dredging the pond to maintain the water
depth necessary for some aquatic species. At the subsequent
CA Board meeting many residents appeared to testify as to
their appreciation of the pond and their valuing of it as being
as important as many of the more costly CA facilities. As a
result the necessary funding was left in next fiscal year's
budget.
However for years the CA Staff has been saying that Columbia
has 41 ponds. During talks with the County about what were
the real requirements for pond maintenance it was revealed
that many were an integral part of the stormwater
management system and that there are actually 121 ponds in
Columbia. Responsibility for maintenance of these ponds is
spread between CA, the County and some Homeowner
Associations. CA will be doing a study to determine who is
responsible for what, which ponds are necessary for
stormwater management, and which ponds are candidates
for possible reversion back to wetlands. Any decision to
actually convert an individual pond to wetlands will be vetted
in advance with the surrounding community.
CA adopted an Aquatics Master Plan a few years ago, and
among other things it called for the creation of additional
indoor lap lanes, preferably within a structure suitable for
hosting swim meets. The budget for next fiscal year includes
$350K to do the preliminary engineering work for a new
indoor pool. Recently the new CA President recommended to
the Board that this money not be spent, and instead pursue
more distant plans that could include partnerships with other
entities such as the county. The CA Board is currently
scheduled to discuss this further at the March 12th Board
meeting.
C
Ommunity NEWS
Senior Seminars— Attend one or all of these informative
FREE seminars designed to help you make
sound decisions as you transition into
senior life: Tue., April 7, 5-7pm: Legal and
Financial Considerations and Tue., May 5,
5-7pm: Senior Housing Options. Seminars are
held at The Hawthorn Center. For details and to register,
call 410/730-7327.
Art Center Spring Break— Sign your kids up for an
amazing day or week of creative fun! Go
home with an exciting project every day.
Full day, 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child.
March 30-April 6. For grades 1-8. For details
and to register, call the Art Center at 410/730-0075.
Soil Testing— Analyze the nutrients in your soil and
determine the type and amount of fertilizer
needed. Pick up a bag from Stonehouse and
drop it back off here. CA will send it to a lab
for analysis.
Excite Columbia— Columbia Association's (CA) citizens
academy, Excite Columbia, will return for its
spring 2015 session. The six-week program will
be held on Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28,
6:30- 8:30pm at CA Headquarters. To register,
visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Excite.
Howard County GreenFest— Enjoy a free family event
celebrating Earth Month on Saturday, April 18
from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Howard Community
College in the Burrill Galleria. Get practical
information about steps to take to promote
environmental responsibility. For details, visit
www.hcgreenfest.org .
Village-wide Yard Sale— SAVE THE DATE– the Long
Reach Village yard sale will be held on
Saturday, May 16. Call the village office to
sign-up your street & we’ll give you a ribbon
and advertise your street in a Columbia Flier
ad.
Yard Waste Recycling— Curbside yard
waste recycling will resume the week of
March 30, 2015. For more information,
www.howardcountymd.gov/yardtrim.htm.
The Long Reach
4th Annual Plant Swap
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
Snow Information
Stonehouse Snow Closing: Stonehouse
does not follow Howard County school
closings. If the weather is bad, you can
call Stonehouse, 410/730-8113, to see if
Stonehouse is open. Conditions at each
of our facilities are evaluated independently to decide if activities can be conducted safely.
Every attempt will be made to put Stonehouse weatherrelated closings and/or class cancellations on our website, www.longreach.org, and on our Facebook page,
Do Not Park along Cul-de-Sacs: Your court cannot be
plowed if cars are parked on the street. Parking on the
inner circle of cul-de-sacs is always illegal, but plows can
only clear your circle if there is enough room.
Move Cars Off Public Streets: Please move all cars into
driveways so plows can clear curb to curb and have a
place to put the snow. Otherwise, cars will be plowed in.
Uncover Storm Drain Inlets: If melting snow has no place
to drain, it causes street icing and flooding.
Clear Your Sidewalks: The owner of property abutting a
sidewalk is required to remove snow from the sidewalk
within 48 hours after the snow has fallen (Howard
County Code). This also applies to townhouse and
condominium associations.
Where To Go For More Snow Information
Snow Emergency Info.
Bureau of Highways
Bureau of Utilities
Bureau of Environmental Services
On the Internet
County- www.co.ho.md.us
State– www.chart.state.md.us
School Closings– www.hcpss.org
410/313-2900
410/313-7450
410/313-4900
410/313-6444
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*
5556 High Tor Hill
Security light above garage;
Trampoline
Approved
5379 Flight Feather
Front door & 2 sidelights
Approved
8548 Window Latch Way
Deck-composite & white rail; Approved
Paver patio/sitting wall
9087 Lambskin Lane
Privacy fence; Security lights; Approved
Landscape edging
6491 Summer Cloud Way
Roof and skylight
Approved
6063 Granite Knoll
Security lights; Deck, paver
patio
Approved
5777 Yellowrose Court
Privacy Fence
Approved/FT
9107 Goldamber Garth
Remove Front tree
Approved
6143 Starburn Path
Remove Front tree
Approved
5423 Chatterbird Place
Garage door
Approved
8364 Silver Trumpet Drive
Add egress window
Approved
8509 Moon Glass Court
Roof, 2 skylights & vent
Approved
6408 Dawn Whistle Lane
Solar panels (47)
Approved
8964 Blue Pool
Paddock fence; Swing set
Approved
6110 Campfire
Deck
Approved/FT
8587 Black Star Circle
Garden edging and lighting;
Garden ornaments
Approved as
amended
5731 Margrave Mews
Picket fence; Security lights;
Front deck; Widen walkway
with pavers
Approved
5731 Margrave Mews
Roof; Edging; Deck with roof; Approved as
Shed; Yard ornamentation
amended & as
exceptionMtg. #1
5641 Phelps Luck Drive
Front patio; Pathway; Edging
Approved
9008 Flicker Place
CA Rain garden #2
Approved
*This list is a sampling of recent applications
Done with Cold!
Down with Spring!
By the Long Reach
Covenant Advisors
As the weather begins to get warmer, it is a good
time to prepare your property for Spring.
 Walk around your house & inspect the building
and yard. Look for mildew or discoloration,
peeling or rotting siding or trim, leftover leaves,
fallen limbs or other yard waste. Keep in mind
that yard waste recycling collection will begin
early Spring.
 By now, all holiday decorations should be
removed from the exterior of your house.
 Any alteration to the exterior of your property
requires an application and approval by the
Long Reach Architectural Committee before the
work begins. This includes edging along a
sidewalk or driveway or around flower or shrub
beds. Also, any construction projects must be
completed within 120 days of the start date.
 If you will be making home improvements this
Spring, call Howard County Licenses and Permits
410-313-2455 to find out if you need a permit.
 If you have county street trees at the curb in
your yard, you may prune them provided you
do not irreparably damage the tree.
 If you are planning on putting in a garden plot
this Spring, keep in mind that residential plots
exceeding ¼ of the rear yard or 150 square feet
(whichever is smaller) need annual approval by
the Architectural Committee. No approval is
needed for smaller garden plots.
Celebrate your
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 4/17/15
Saturday, April 25
8am- noon
A perfect opportunity
to sell your treasures
and find great buys!
Cost is $15 per space for Long
Reach residents
$20 for non –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.
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.
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:______________________________________
My Spanish Academy is offering a fun way to learn Spanish from a native Spanish speaker & experienced teacher.
Songs, crafts, dance, music & more!
For ages 2-12 yr.  50 or 75 minute classes
Classes held at Stonehouse
Saturdays 9:30 am—12:30pm
Tues & Thurs: 6:30pm-7:20pm
Enroll now! Call Stonehouse 410/730-8113
Join Columbia’s new Allstar dance team!
Boys & girls ages 6-17 will learn Poms while
using Jazz and Hip Hop techniques.
Tues & Thurs, 6:30pm—8pm at Stonehouse
For details, call Stonehouse 410/730-8113
or email [email protected]
Stroller Strides of Howard County is a total fitness
program for moms with their babies. Stroller
Strides is a stroller-based fitness program.
Tuesday– Friday • 10-11am
Indoors at Stonehouse • 410/730-8113
To register, visit howardcounty.fit4mom.com
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!
Nominations Open
March 1-March 21
Two Village Board & the CA Representative positions will be filled at
the annual Long Reach election on
Saturday, April 25, 2015
 Candidates must be owners or lease-holding
tenants of properties in Long Reach.
 Candidates must file a Nomination Petition no later than
March 21, 2015 at noon.
 Petitions and election information can be picked up at
Stonehouse beginning March 1, 2015 or obtained
online at www.longreach.org.
Election Committee Members are needed—consider volunteering. For information call Stonehouse at 410-730-8113.
Everything you expect a great camp to be…and more!
Registration Now Open
Register and pay in full by April 1, and receive 20% off your
entire balance.
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
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Junior Camp - Ages 4-6 Regular Camp - Ages 7-12
Extended Camp Available
Located at Phelps Luck Neighborhood Center
For more information, call 410/730-8113