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August 2019 The OFFICIAL Newsletter of the Village of River Hill Vol. 27, No. 3

Thank these businesses who support the village through their advertising.

UPCOMING EVENTS8/2 Pool Party .................................. Pg 148/12 Bugs that Bite Seminar ................. Pg 8

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Northrop RealtyPCF Management Personal Computerworks, Inc.Revere Services, Inc.Eileen Robbins/Long & FosterVanguard OrthodonticsWesterlund/LeReve Real Estate David Williams Electric Co., Inc.Harry Witzke Funeral Home

The River Hill Community Associ-ation (RHCA) Board of Directors (RHBOD) is responsible for over-seeing the Association’s operations, establishing Association policies and procedures, advocating on behalf of the community, and generally ensuring that the Association is working to en-hance the quality of life for the property owners and residents of the Village of River Hill. During FY19, Richard Thom-as served as RHBOD Chairperson, as-sisted by Vice Chair Harjeet Jandu. Also serving on the RHBOD were Renée DuBois, Matthew Levine, Angela Ling, Tony Miceli, Dalia Shlash, and Adam White. Chao Wu served as River Hill’s Columbia Council Representative and ex officio RHBOD member for part of the year. Renée DuBois was appointed to complete the remainder of his term. High School seniors Yami-ni Ananth (Atholton High School) and Cindy Tian (River Hill High School) served as the Student Members on the Board. Day-to-day operations of the Association are handled by a paid staff.

May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019

Annual Report: The Year in Review

Informing the Community:

The association’s offices are located at Claret Hall, 6020 Day-break Circle, Clarksville (in the River Hill Village Center). The fa-cility is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Satur-day 9 a.m.-noon. The building is also open to the public during meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees. Associa-tion staff are available during these times to respond to residents’ questions, concerns, and requests.

A variety of information is available for residents at Claret Hall, including:• Architectural Guidelines;• Exterior Alteration Application forms and worksheets;• Association’s and Columbia Association’s (CA) legal docu-

ments;• Resale packets;• Welcome packets;• Columbia Flier; • The Villager;

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Area residents recently enjoyed “Coffee with a Cop” at Claret Hall. Howard County Police Department officers answered questions and informally talked with attendees during the event. More “Coffee with a Cop” sessions are being planned.

2 • The River Hill Villager • August 2019

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DUNFARMIN ESTATES $800,0005405 Jamesway Court

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August 2019 • The River Hill Villager • 3

Board Highlights . . .

Village Manager: Susan Smith, [email protected]

Covenant Advisor: Eva Lambright, [email protected]

Facility Coordinator: Eudene Rossi, [email protected]

Communications Coordinator: Jennifer Lynott, [email protected]

Events Coordinator: Leslie McDermott, [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Karissa Psathas, [email protected]

River Hill Claret Hall Office Hours:Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.–Noon

Letters to the Board can be addressed to the villageoffice at the address above, or you may send an email to: [email protected].

River Hill Community Association, Inc.Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle

Clarksville, Maryland 21029Phone 410-531-1749, 410-531-1769

Fax 410-531-1259website: www.villageofriverhill.org

THE VILLAGERCoordinator & Advertising, Jennifer Lynott:

[email protected]

Printing: Brown & Associates: www.brownandassociates.biz

Design/Production: www.realfreshcreative.com

RIVER HILL BOARDDave Dalpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Harjeet Jandu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Ling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Miceli, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Adam White, Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Yamini Ananth (Student Committee)Cindy Tian (Student Committee)

COLUMBIA COUNCIL REP.Renee DuBois, 443-686-0702 . . [email protected]

All meetings are held at Claret Hall in the River Hill Village Center. Agendas are posted at Claret Hall on the Friday prior to the meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend Resident Speak-Out during each board meeting. If you have written material you would like the Board to review, please drop it by the village office by the Thursday prior to the meeting. All ap-proved minutes are available for review at the village office and on the association’s website. For additional information, please contact the village office. (Contact info at left.)

NEXT BOARD MEETING: September 9 at 7 p.m. Please visit www.villageofriverhill.org to view the Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes.

Board Meeting Schedule

July 1, 2019

• The Board interviewed applicants for the Student Member Committee and voted to appoint Jeffrey Du for the period Sep-tember 2019 – August 2020.

• Approved the FY19 Facility Use Report, FY19 4th Quarter Fi-nancial Reports, and the accompanying variance analysis.

• Agreed to approve revisions to the Annual Report via email.• Approved a $100 donation to the Columbia Housing Center in

memory of Jane Dembner.• Minutes Approved: June 3, 2019.

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Governor’s Volunteer Appreciation Day at the State Fair

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Council Corner: CA Budget Process Begins, Resident Feedback Invited

July was the beginning of the two-year budget cycle for the Co-lumbia Association (CA). At the July work session, the CA Board of Directors discussed the total amount of the capital budget based on projected operating increases in net assets. Senior staff has in-formed the Board that capital spending, including renovations, could top $17-18 million. On July 25, 2019, the Board of Direc-tors was scheduled to vote on the capital and operating budget pa-rameters for FY21 and FY22. These votes will include the annual charge rate or assessment; I will be voting to maintain the current assessment rate, and not to increase the rate. Similarly, I will at-tempt to limit any increases in the sports and fitness membership rates for CA residents. However, this is only the beginning of the budget process.

Residents will have the opportunity to provide input on the FY21 and FY22 budgets on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at CA Headquarters (6310 Hillside Court, Suite 100, Columbia) during a regularly scheduled CA Board work session beginning at 7 p.m. I will be holding monthly Saturday “Bagel Bites and Talk” to gather feedback from residents. The topics tentatively scheduled include CA’s FY21-22 Budget. Upcoming sessions will be held on Septem-ber 7, October 5, November 9, and December 7. All meetings will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the River Hill Bagel Bin. If you are unable to attend a “Bagel Bites and Talk” session, please contact me to discuss your budget concerns so that I can repre-sent the village during the CA Board meetings.

The CA Board of Directors is also reviewing a Stream Bank Sta-bilization program. There are approximately 35 miles of streams that flow through Columbia’s open space. CA contracted with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a stream bank erosion study. The study produced a spreadsheet and maps noting ero-sion situations that the board has further tasked CA’s Open Space Management team to clarify, and report on streams that have me-andered or eroded to within 100 feet of homes. Should you have a home that is affected by stream erosion notify me so that I can be sure it is included in the report. The board, along with CA staff, will then collaborate to potentially develop a Stream Bank Stabili-zation Project Fund to cost share with residents and protect resi-dential structures from continued stream bank erosion.

CA’s Open Space and Facilities Services Division is also rec-ommending a long-term strategy to reduce the number of neigh-

borhood centers from fourteen to six. Several of the neighborhood centers are currently in need of renovations or are scheduled for renovations. The Board has asked the villages for their input and I will be discussing this subject during the “Bagel Bites and Talk” on September 7 at 10:30 a.m. The Village of River Hill could be im-pacted as The Meeting Room, located next to the outdoor swim-ming pool, is considered a neighborhood center.

Renee DuBois, River Hill Representative to Columbia Council and the Columbia Association Board of Directors. Email: [email protected].

Disclaimer: This column reflects the views of Renee DuBois only and not those of the CA Board or the River Hill Board of Directors.

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River Hill Square Construction Underway

Undoubtedly by now readers have noticed that construction of the River Hill Square retail development, on the site of the former River Hill Garden Center, is well underway. Perhaps you’ve been wondering what those huge metal cylinders are for? They are part of the stormwater management system which has been designed to accommodate a 100-year storm. What can the community ex-pect to see happening over the next month or so? The developer anticipates that building construction will begin in mid-August and paving will be complete by the end of August. They are aiming for the center to open in late spring 2020. The United States Post Office, which will have a branch in the center, is the only tenant announced to date.

Meanwhile, construction is occurring on the corner across MD 108 from the center. This project is the start of the realignment of Sheppard Lane. When this work is complete, there will be a 4-way signal at the intersection enabling vehicles to enter/exit the River Hill Square site and allowing for longer turn lanes on Sheppard Lane and MD 108. Sheppard Lane will need to be closed for 1–2 weeks in order to make the connection. The intersection is expect-ed to be complete by late December 2019, although this timeline is dependent on weather and Verizon and BGE schedules. The con-tractors will do their best to minimize traffic disruptions during construction.

At Right: The landscape along MD 108 in Clarksville continues to change with the project to realign Sheppard Lane beginning and the construction of a new retail center.

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Grassroots Seeks Meals for Homeless Shelter Residents in August

Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention cen-ter and shelter for the homeless, depends upon the community to help provide dinner meals for its 50 residents.

Many generous individuals and groups prepare and deliver food on a regular schedule, and the meal calendar is often filled. During the summer months, however, vacations impact meal do-nations. The calendar for August is nearly empty, and Grassroots is looking for volunteer cooks to help out.

Meals are especially needed for weekdays. Most popular meals are fried chicken (100 pieces feed everyone), chicken casseroles, spaghetti and meatballs, and pizza (12 large pizzas, any toppings, are needed for a meal). For questions or to schedule a meal dona-tion, please contact kitchen staff at 410-531-6006 or email [email protected].

Donors can also contribute cash. A donation of $150 will buy dinner for everyone. Mail a contribution to Grassroots, 6700 Free-town Road, Columbia, MD, 21044.

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit ARTsites takes the artwork out of the Howard County Arts

Council galleries and places it in public spaces all across Howard County. Every year, these head-turning art displays create new vi-sual landmarks and increase the community’s access to the arts.

ARTsites 2019 sculptures will be installed throughout the month of August and will remain in place until July 2020. Be sure to take a look and enjoy them when you are out and about in How-ard County! Here’s where to find them.

ARTsites 2019 Sculptures & Venues:

• Butterfly by Mary Angers Howard County Public School System Administration Building

• Hallelujah by Charlie Brouwer Howard County Library System, Central Branch

• Affinity 5 by Jeff Chyatte Howard Community College

• Iron Horse by Craig Gray North Laurel Community Center & Park

• Rybee House 3 by Stephen Klema James & Anne Robinson Nature Center

• Ark by Charles Pilkey The Arc of Howard County

• Red Writer by Richard Pitts Howard County General Hospital

• Yellow Stone by Richard Pitts Columbia Association, Slayton House

• The Door in the Woods by Chris Plaisted Clarksville Commons

• Sanctuary II – Faith, Hope, and Love by Paul Steinkoenig Gary J. Arthur Community Center

• Zig Zag Boogie Woogie by Bill Wood AIDA Bistro/Corporate Office Properties Trust

• Crimson Ring by Glenn Zweygardt Howard County Government, George Howard Building

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Watershed Tip of the Month

Give Your Lawn a Restful Summer Vacation

Let your lawn relax over the summer. During heat waves with little rain, we are often inclined to turn

on sprinklers for the grass. Not necessary. In fact, all that water-ing encourages the growth of crab grass and summer weeds. At that point, we reach for the herbicides, and a vicious cycle is born: sprinkling and spraying, sprinkling and spraying. A good portion of the water also runs off onto the driveway, sidewalk or road, sending lawn chemicals and other pollution to our streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

Most Maryland lawns are cool season grasses (fescues, blue-grasses, ryegrasses). They are designed to go semi-dormant over the summer, and we wake them at our peril. Here are some lawn-care tips that will conserve water and reduce pollution to the bay:• Grass should be cut no shorter than 3 or 3 ½ inches. This taller

grass will encourage deeper, drought- and pest-resistant roots and shade out weeds.

• Let the lawn go dormant over the summer.• Consider replacing some portions of your lawn with grasses

and other native plants that are naturally drought-resistant. If you absolutely can’t resist watering:• Water only when grass shows signs of wilting. Water early in

the morning to reduce evaporation. Deep, slow watering a cou-ple times a week is less harmful than frequent, short watering. Stop watering when the water runs onto pavement.

• Direct water to the soil at the base of plants. Excess water on

leaves can increase the chance of disease. • Occasional overhead watering during hot, dry weather can pro-

vide moisture for spiders and other beneficial insects. Over-head watering should be done only in the early morning.Source: Maryland Cooperative Extension.

Why Wasn’t My Recycling Picked Up?

As of June 15, 2019, any type of plastic bags/film are no longer accepted in recy-cling. Items placed out for re-cycling should be loose in the county assigned recycling bin/cart. Recyclables will not be collected curbside if they are in plastic bags – this includes yard waste. Plastic bags and film should be taken to your local retail or grocery store. All plastic bags and film are not ac-ceptable in curbside recycling. This includes: • Grocery/retail bags• Mattress/furniture covers• Newspaper bags• Bread bags• Dry cleaning bags• Plastic wrap from toilet paper rolls, napkins, paper towels, bot-

tles of water, etc.

Do not put yard waste such as grass clippings, weeds, and leaves in plastic bags. It won’t be collected.


• Produce bags• Frozen vegetable bags• Food storage bags• Bubble wrap• Air filled bags for packaging

Did you know that 11% of the stuff Howard County residents think is recyclable and put in their blue bin doesn’t belong there and ends up as trash? Your help is needed to keep Howard Coun-ty’s recycling clean and marketable. Contaminated or improper

materials cause problems at recycling processorsand downgrades the end product. For more infor-mation and a fun online recycling sorting game, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Bureau-Of-Environmental-Services/Recycling.

Village Center Courtyard Concert Series

The summertime Courtyard Concert series con-tinues during the month of August at the River Hill Village Center. Be sure to come by to enjoy the fol-lowing performances before the end of the season! Concerts are held every Friday through August 16 from 6-8 p.m. near the courtyard at the Village Cen-ter. Here is the schedule for the remaining perfor-mances:• Friday, August 2: Patsy’s Honky Tonk Torch &

Twang (Classic Country & Honky Tonk Music)• Friday, August 9, 2019: Naked Blue (Folk Rock)• Friday, August 16, 2019: Steve Zurier Trio (Tra-

ditional Jazz)

“Bugs that Bite” Seminar Learn how to combat mosquitoes and ticks before they can

bother you. Find out about ticks in the area, prevention tech-niques, how to spot the symptoms of Lyme disease, interesting facts about mosquitoes and how to combat mosquito breeding, as well as information about the newest bug threat in our area—Tri-atominae (aka The Kissing Bug). Presenter, Danielle Tyeryar, Co-lumbia Association’s Environmental Program Assistant, will tell you everything you want to know about these annoying pests.

Claret Hall (6020 Daybreak Circle) will be the site of the final “Bugs that Bite” seminar of the summer on Monday, August 12 at 7 p.m. Advance registration is requested by calling 410-531-1749 or emailing [email protected].

For more information, contact Danielle Tyeryar at 410-715-3000 (ext. 2525) or email [email protected].

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

• Association service provider lists for: lawn mowing, babysitting, and snow shoveling;

• Special event and class information from CA, Howard Commu-nity College, and local non-profits; and

• Publications including Parent’s Guide to Howard County, How-ard Magazine, Her Mind magazine, Howard County Resource Guide for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Caregiv-ers, Business Monthly, JMORE, and the Howard County Bea-con. The association uses multiple tools to communicate with res-

idents:The Villager, a monthly newsletter delivered to all properties

by carriers who live in the community. In FY19, the carriers were: Sean Boullé, Garrett Donnelly, Trevor Donnelly, Erin Duncan, Luke Duncan, Sarah Gezewich, Hannah Gitelman, Lucas Gitel-man, Jacob Hamet, Adam Hawthorne, Connor Hawthorne, Josh Hernandez, Matt Hernandez, Kenzie Kleinberger, Melissa Klein-berger, Sarah Kleinberger, Eric Key, Maddie Lynott, Sydney Ly-nott, Woodie Lynott, Nitesh Parikh, Sayyeed Mohammed, Alison Siil, Caroline Siil, Samantha Smole, Sean Smole, Jack Smoot, Tyler Windsor, and Robby Windsor; • The Association’s website: www.villageofriverhill.org;• Facebook – www.Facebook.com/RiverHillCommunityAssocia-

tion; • Facebook – www.Facebook.com/ClaretHallMD; • Facebook – www.Facebook.com/WatershedCommittee; • Twitter – @RHCAClarksville; and• Constant Contact emails.

Involving the Community:

The association continually seeks to involve and engage mem-bers of the community. Residents serve on association commit-tees, special events are held throughout the year, and classes that are open to village residents and others are offered at facilities managed by the association.

The association offered the following community building pro-grams and events in FY19:• Block Party Grants • Cul de Sac Beautification Grants • Food on the 15th Collection Drive (all year)• Master Gardener Seminar: Composting (May 2018)• Flea Market (June 2018)• Bugs That Bite Presentation (June 2018)• Independence Day Parade (July 2018)• Prepare for Success School Supply Donation Site (July/August

2018)• River Hill Pool Party (August 2018)• River Hill Meeting Room Open House (August 2018)• WatershedPalooza (September 2018, sponsored by Watershed

Committee)• Neighborhood Yard Sales (September 2018)• Haunted Hallow’s Eve (October 2018, in conjunction with the

River Hill Village Center Merchants and Kimco Realty) • Breakfast with Santa (two seatings) (December 2018)• CA Open Space Management Appreciation Luncheon (Janu-

ary 2019)• Leveling the Playing Field Sports Equipment Collection Drive

(January 2019)

• Master Gardener Seminar: Herbs – Indoor Herb Gardening (January 2019)

• CA’s Teen Outreach Committee Toiletries Drive Donation Site (January 2019)

• School’s Out Bingo (February 2019)• Claret Hall Open House (February 2019)• Master Gardener Seminar: Trees, Wonderful Trees (February

2019)• Flavors of Haiti Event (February 2019, co-sponsored with CA’s

International Exchange and Multicultural Program) • Coffee. Crafts. Karaoke. (March 2019, sponsored by the Teen

Advisory Committee)• Columbia Clean-up Day (March 2019)• Master Gardener Seminar: Growing & Maintaining a Fescue

Lawn (March 2019)• Indian Summer Drive Tot Lot Ribbon Cutting (March 2019)• Columbia-Wide Searching for Spring Egg Hunt (April 2019)• Master Gardener Seminar: Baywise Landscaping (April 2019)• Rain Garden Planting and Oyster Reef Ball Making Event (April

2019, sponsored by the Watershed Committee)• Shredding & E-cycling Event (April 2019)• Village Election Day (April 2019)

The following class programs were held at Claret Hall and the River Hill Meeting Room: GOSU Martial Arts, Chinese Wushu, Music Together with Miri, Tien Shan Kung Fu, Zumba, Aphasia Book Club, and Bollywood Cardio. The association also makes

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

space available at both facilities for rent to River Hill residents and others. Columbia lien payers receive a 10% discount on the rates and the buildings are rented for a variety of social events and meetings.

The association is committed to involving residents of all ages and its Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) is key to meeting this ob-jective. The TAC helps make many association-sponsored events a success. Yamini Ananth, and Cindy Tian chaired the TAC in FY19. The members of the TAC for the 2018 – 2019 school year were: Ashley Chen, Jeffrey Du, Anna Feng, Tudhjot Jandu, Mad-die Lynott, Alexander Oh, Alena Shen, and Isabelle Zhan. The TAC’s Coffee, Crafts, and Karaoke event raised funds in support of suicide prevention. The TAC debuted Teen Talk, a new column in The Villager, written by teens for teens. RHCA also supported local youth by continuing to charter Boy Scout Troop 618. Mi-chael Cornell, a former River Hill Columbia Council Representa-tive and Board Member, serves as the Chartering Organization’s Representative.

River Hill’s Watershed Advisory Committee (WAC) focuses on educating and engaging residents on efforts to reduce storm water runoff and erosion and improve watershed quality. WAC Members are Simone Smith (Chair), Sari Chapman, Bruce Eberle, Cara Heilveil (also River Hill’s representative to the CA Watershed Com-mittee), Elisabeth Hoffman, Heidi Hoffmeister, Rae Correll-Brown (Student Representative), Jack Sacchetti, and Iris Zhan (Student Representative). Adam White served at the RHBOD’s liaison to this committee.

Throughout the year, the association seeks to support local organizations that are integral to and benefit the community. In FY19, free usage of space was given to the following organizations: Columbia Association, Columbia Clippers Swim League, Pheasant Ridge Rapids Swim Team, and Boy Scout Troop 618. The associ-ation made donations to Howard Heroes, in memory of fire fighter Lt. Nathan Flynn, Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department, How-ard County Police Foundation, River Hill High School PTSA Post Prom Event, Atholton High School PTSA Post Prom Event, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Improving the Community:

The association continuously works with residents, the coun-ty, CA, and others to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Village of River Hill. These efforts take many forms including advocating for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle amenities, provid-ing community input on local development projects, and enforc-ing the association’s architectural and maintenance covenants. In FY19:• CA Tot Lot RH-25 (Indian Summer Drive) was upgraded as a

result of association advocacy.• The association advocated for the retention of street trees and

screening at the Grace Drive/Quiet Night Ride intersection as part of the planned installation of pedestrian and bike ameni-ties associated with the Cedar Creek (formerly Simpson Oaks) development.

• The association testified in support of Council Bill 59-2018 amending PlanHoward 2030 to enable Erickson Living Proper-ties II, LLC plans for a continuing care retirement community fronting on MD 108 to continue to the next step in the devel-opment process.

• RHCA also testified before the Planning Board in support of changing the zoning to a Community Enhancement Floating Zone for three properties on MD 108 for the Erickson Living project.

• Plans for the Robinson Overlook project were reviewed and op-portunities provided for residents to learn about and provide input on this mixed-income, multi-family rental housing de-velopment.

• The association coordinated with the Howard County Office of Transportation (OOT) to address the community’s need for overflow outdoor pool parking when bike lanes are installed along Summer Sunrise Drive.

• The association monitored the River Hill Square (former River Hill Garden Center) commercial project as it worked its way through the county’s review and approval process.

• The association supported the implementation of the Clarks-ville Pike Streetscape Plan and Design Guidelines during meet-ings with the OOT and State Highway Administration.

• The association submitted written input to the County Execu-tive regarding the County’s priorities for Maryland Department of Transportation projects. The association requested funding for traffic and safety improvements along MD 108 and noise barriers along MD 32.The following residents volunteered on the Architectural Com-

mittee (AC) and Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) to en-sure the village’s covenant process runs smoothly, changes made to residential properties are in keeping with the community, and architectural and maintenance violations are addressed: Moham-mad Saleem (AC Chair), Karen Jespersen (AC), Karen Smith (AC), Debbie Trapuzzano (AC), Ilona Mallon (AC), Syed Ahmad (RAC), Roy C. Brown II (RAC), Thomas D. Johnson (RAC), Jim Munro (RAC), Gary Sauers (RAC Chair), and S. Jennifer Zhai (RAC). In FY19:• 163 exterior alteration applications were reviewed by the RAC

and final decisions were made by the AC. One AC decision was appealed.

• The Covenant Advisor received and processed 156 requests for Letters of Compliance (LOC).

• During the LOC inspection process 25 properties were found to be non-compliant at the time of their first inspection and required follow-up. Of these 25 properties, 2 were sold in noncompliance. One property has since been brought into compliance with the architectural and maintenance covenants.

• The association received 182 complaints, the majority of which were residential property maintenance issues. When appropri-ate, complaints were referred to the responsible departments within CA, Howard County government, Kimco Realty, and the State Highway Administration.

• When a property owner does not resolve covenant violations, the association can proceed with further action which may in-clude restricting residents from using CA facilities and pro-grams, flagging CA’s assessment files, and/or proceeding with legal action. At the end of FY19, the association had 2 active covenant enforcement cases with CA’s Architectural Resource Committee (ARC).

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

RHCA FY20 Operating Budget

What Lies Ahead:

The association signed a 5-year Management Contract with CA in FY19. This contract enables RHCA to manage Claret Hall and the River Hill Meeting Room and retain the rental revenue to fund association operations. It also defines the operational relationship between the village and CA and various reporting requirements. Having a 5-year contract, rather than the standard 1- or 2- year contract, provides longer term certainty for the association and frees up staff and the Board of Directors’ time to focus on other matters of importance.

CA continued its evaluation of Columbia’s neighborhood cen-ters in FY19. To aid in this analysis, RHCA provided CA with more usage, income, and expense data for the Meeting Room than has been provided in the past. In FY20, CA will analyze the data and is expected to involve the village associations as it makes deci-sions regarding the long-term future of the neighborhood centers. Meanwhile, toward the end of the fiscal year RHCA staff began working with a client hoping to utilize the Meeting Room on a reg-ular, weekday basis beginning in September 2019.

In FY19, the association experienced a shift in the types of ex-terior alteration applications reviewed by the RAC and AC. Re-quests for tree removals, followed by applications for color and material changes, were at the top of the list. A rise in requests for water remediation projects, likely caused by the extremely wet weather, also occurred. These trends are expected to continue as the community ages and property owners find they need to focus on maintenance, replacement, and updates. In FY20 the associa-tion will advocate with CA to update a tot lot in the Pointers Run neighborhood and make other capital and operating improve-ments to maintain the quality of CA amenities in the community. The association will also continue to advocate on behalf of River Hill residents with respect to the various development and redevel-opment projects occurring in the Clarksville/River Hill area with the goals of improving safety and creating a sense of community.

What can River Hill’s residents do to help? Let the association know what is important to you. Share your concerns and ideas with the Board of Directors and staff. Participate in programs the association offers or volunteer in some capacity. Stop in at Claret Hall to check out the space or pick up some information. Let us know what you want the future of the village to be.

River Hill Community Association FY20 Operating Budget

The association’s Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) operating budget, for the period May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020, was approved in May and is presented in the table at right. FY19 operating budget and actual income and expense data are also shown. The associa-tion ended FY19 with an increase in unrestricted net assets of $33,726 and $93,422 in cash reserves. FY19 revenue was great-er than budget. This difference is largely due due to the distribu-tion of approximately $10,000 from the Village Contingency Fund by the Columbia Association which was not included in the FY19 budget. Additionally, in FY19 total expenses were under budget. A part-time position remained unfilled for several months during the year, resulting in staff salaries and related expenses being less than budgeted. Special event expenses were also significant-

FY20 Budget ($) FY19 Budget ($) FY19 Actual ($)Revenue1. CA 298,321 277,566 287,573

2. Lease & Rental 200,415 193,974 195,268

3. Tuition & Enrollment 0 0 0

4. Interest 500 500 2,038

5. Special Events 1,635 1,500 2,650

6. Fees 25 25 46

7. Miscellaneous 62,270 60,000 60,447

8. Gain/Loss on Disp of Asset 0 0 0

TOTAL INCOME 563,166 533,565 548,022

Expenses9. Staff Salaries 278,336 260,037 252,231

10. Janitorial Salaries 0 0 0

11. Contract Labor 0 0 0

12. Payroll Benefits 35,238 29,288 27,806

13. Payroll Taxes 21,860 20,748 20,293

14. Janitorial Expenses 48,790 48,546 47,940

15. Fees 27,326 28,706 22,143

16. Operating Expenses 9,660 8,447 10,671

17. Business Expenses 3,500 3,400 2,652

18. Insurance 16,000 16,000 13,900

19. Advertising 6,000 6,110 5,801

20. Newsletter 45,000 45,000 43,868

21. Other Printing 500 500 243

22. Donations/Contributions 400 300 600

23. Special Events 12,820 19,839 9,301

24. Taxes 155 140 131

25. Utilities 27,200 25,800 25,241

26. Repairs & Maintenance 21,300 20,090 22,249

27. Furniture & Fixtures 2,500 2,000 4,981

28. Total Exp Before Depr 556,585 534,951 510,051

29. Depreciation 5,200 5,200 4,245

30. TOTAL EXPENSES 561,785 540,151 514,296 Incr/Decrease in Unrestricted Net Assets

1,381 (6,586) 33,726

ly less than anticipated in FY19. Most special events offered by the association cost less to hold than budgeted. Also, $5,083 in grant funds from the Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded to the asso-ciation’s Watershed Committee were not spent and will be carried over into FY20.

In the FY20 budget, CA’s next distribution from the Village Contingency Fund has been included as revenue. Moderate in-creases in lease, rent, and newsletter revenue have also been bud-geted. While on the expense side, the conversion of a part-time position to full-time and salary increases will result in higher staff-ing related expenditures in FY20. The association is planning cap-ital improvements at the Meeting Room and Claret Hall in FY20 to enhance operations and user experiences. As always, the associ-ation will continue to strive to provide residents with quality ser-vices and programs while operating within budget.


Classes in River Hill Bollywood Cardio (Claret Hall)

M ongoing 7:30-8:30 p.m.For details and registration, call 301-455-4564 or send an email to [email protected].

Chinese Wushu (Meeting Room)

Sat ongoing 10-11:30 a.m.Call 240-247-7048 or email [email protected].

GOSU Martial Arts (Meeting Room)

Mon/Wed/Th ongoing 6-9 p.m. For information or to register, email [email protected] or call 240-678-3854.

Music Together with Miri (Claret Hall)

Returning this FallFor information visit www.musictogetherwithmiri.com or call 301-758-0304.

Tien Shan Kung Fu (Claret Hall)

Tu/Th ongoing 7:30-8:45 p.m.Call 410-381-9077 or email [email protected].

Zumba (Claret Hall)

Tu/Th ongoing 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. classes.Call 410-245-5900 or email [email protected] to register.

School News

“Like” Us! The River Hill Community Association is on Facebook. www.facebook.com/RiverHillCommunityAssociation

2019-2020 School CalendarThe school year for all Howard County Public Schools will

begin for students on Tuesday, September 3. School-based staff return on Wednesday, August 21. This year, the 2019-2020 aca-demic calendar will not be printed. It is available online at www.hcpss.org or as a printable PDF at www.hcpss.org/f/news/calen-dars/datesonly201920.pdf.

Student Parking at Local High Schools

Permission for students to drive and park vehicles on school system property is a privilege, not a right. In order to be grant-ed this privilege, students must obtain a student parking permit each school year, which requires students and parents/guard-ians to annually attend a driver safety session and to pay a $15 fee for the parking permit (check or exact change). Students must also comply with all school rules related to driving and parking on school property in order to retain this privilege. The Safe Driving Presentation is ONLY for juniors and seniors.

All juniors and seniors who wish to park on school grounds must attend a Safe Driving presentation prior to receiving a park-ing permit. Students must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian for the duration of the presentation. Once the presenta-

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School Newstion has started, late students & parents will not be admitted—no exceptions. Parent/guardian must be with the student during the entire presentation.

Safe Driving Presentation dates at River Hill High School:• Wednesday, August 28 at 6 p.m.• Tuesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.

Safe Driving Presentation dates at Atholton High School (AHS) were not available as of press time for this issue. Check their web-site for information at https://ahs.hcpss.org.

Safe Driving presentations will be held at each high school in the county. Students may attend any presentation at any school. If attending a presentation at another school, please contact that school in advance to confirm the date and time.

What to bring:• Valid Driver’s License/Learner’s Permit• Vehicle Information (Tag number, make, model, year, and color)• Parent/Legal Guardian

Important Facts:• All students who plan to drive and park at school at any point

during the school year must attend a safe driving seminar with a parent or guardian.

• Students do not need to attend a seminar at their home school however students can only purchase a parking pass from their home school.

• Student does NOT need to have their driver’s license to attend.• Permits will not be issued to students with any outstanding ob-

ligations (fees, books, materials, or equipment).

Shop Maryland Tax-Free WeekThe second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is des-

ignated as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. The first $40 of a backpack or bookbag purchase is also tax-free. Accessory items, except for backpacks, are not included. The Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2019 is Sunday, August 11–Saturday, August 17.

Additionally, there is a tax-free three-day weekend every Feb-ruary during which the state sales tax will not apply to the sale of any Energy Star Product listed below, or solar water heater. The weekend for 2020 is February 16–18.

Energy Star Product means an air conditioner, clothes washer or dryer, furnace, heat pump, standard size refrigerator, compact fluorescent light bulb, light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb, dehu-midifier, or programmable thermostat that has been designated as meeting or exceeding the applicable Energy Star Efficiency re-quirements developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-cy and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Boundary Review Updates:

Community Sessions ConcludeThe last of four community input sessions took place on July

18 at River Hill High School where approximately 240 communi-ty members were in attendance. The session allowed communi-ty members to review the options outlined in the 2019 Feasibility Study and collaborate on solutions with other members of the community in small group sessions.

Each group included a notetaker who captured the conversa-tions and feedback provided by the group. This feedback is being shared with the Superintendent to help inform his recommen-dation to the Board of Education on August 20. Input submit-ted online or through paper surveys, and by the Attendance Area Committee will also help to inform the Superintendent.

The presentation is available online for those who were not able to attend any of the sessions.

Next StepsFollowing the August 20 boundary recommendations made by

Superintendent Martirano to the Board of Education (BOE), the BOE members will discuss the recommendations and hold three public forums to hear public input. The dates for those forums are:• Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m.: Families currently zoned for

Centennial HS, Howard HS, Mt. Hebron HS, Oakland Mills HS.• Tuesday, September 24, 7 p.m.: Families currently zoned for

Atholton HS, Hammond HS, Long Reach HS, Wilde Lake HS.• Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m.: Families currently zoned for

Glenelg HS, Marriotts Ridge HS, Reservoir HS, River Hill HS. A final decision will be made by the BOE on November 21. The

new boundary lines will be effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

https://ahs.hcpss.org


Architectural News

The Resident Architectural Committee (RAC) review and rec-ommendation meetings are generally held at 7:30 p.m. at Claret Hall. The sign-in sheet is available at 7 p.m. and applications are reviewed in the order that applicants sign in. Applicants should bring any supplemental documentation, application amend-ments, or additional information that the RAC may have request-ed. Residents are encouraged to attend the RAC review meeting.

Architectural Guidelines and application forms for exterior alterations as well as for in-home businesses can be obtained online at www.villageofriverhill.org under Covenants in the menu bar; or at Claret Hall. Agendas are published in the Villager when the publication schedule permits. RAC meeting agendas are posted at the Village office and on the website.

Please allow 5-6 weeks for the entire application process.

RAC APPLICATION SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

Submit Application By For Meeting On

July 12, 2019 August 7, 2019

July 26, 2019 August 21, 2019

August 30, 2019 September 18, 2019

September 13, 2019 October 2, 2019

September 27, 2019 October 16, 2019

FAST TRACK SCHEDULE

Application Deadline Fridays by 12 Noon

Next Meeting: August 7, 2019

6332 Victorious Song Lane Fence6017 Pure Sky Place Shed6428 Fairest Dream Lane Addition, Deck, Patio, Tree Removals6509 Barley Corn Row Basketball Equipment12116 Hidden Waters Way Basketball Equipment

AC DecisionsJuly 17, 2019

Pending12145 Flowing Water Trail Trash Enclosure6333 Morning Time Lane Tree Removals5757 Whistling Winds Walk Addition, Deck, Front Porch6031 Red Clover Lane Fence6525 Radiant Gleam Way Deck6012 Ascending Moon Path Tree Removals & Tree Replacement6433 River Run Mulch Bed

June 19, 2019

Approved6617 Forest Shade Trail Tree Removals


Architectural News6320 Velvet Path Water Remediation7001 Jeweled Hand Circle Patio, Mulch Under Playset

Approved with Condition6409 Mellow Wine Way Patio, Fire Pit, Retaining Wall June 5, 2019

Approved12105 Hidden Waters Way Tree Removals6617 Forest Shade Trail Tree Removals12120 Hidden Waters Way Shed

Approved with Condition12209 Summer Sky Path Fence

Disapproved6478 River Run Retaining Wall

May 1, 2019

Approved with Condition5901 Bright Flow Mews Landscape: Screening Bushes

FAST TRACK DECISIONS

Approved5758 Whistling Winds Walk Deck Stain6636 Towering Oak Path Tree Removal6304 Eastern Star Way Tree Removal6640 Towering Oak Path Tree Removal7152 Morning Light Trail Door Hardware Change6401 Autumn Sky Way Color Change: Siding, Shutters, Trim; Style Change: Siding12145 Flowing Water Trail Color Change: Roof6016 Ascending Moon Path Tree Removal6109 Swift Current Way Color Change: Roof6504 Hazel Thicket Drive Tree Removal & Replacement6309 Morning Time Lane Color Change: Roof6609 Towering Oak Path Color Change: Siding, Shutters6415 Few Star Court Front Door Replacement7100 Morning Light Trail Color Change: Siding, Trim; Tree Removal5804 White Pebble Path Color Change: Siding, Shutters6301 Enchanted Key Gate Tree Removal12121 Flowing Water Trail Deck: Material Change

A Better Way:

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes are Not Always Best Handled as Covenant Complaints

Neighbor-to-neighbor disputes are disputes that are lodged by one owner or several owners of a separate interest within the com-munity against another owner of a separate interest.

Some common examples of neighbor-to-neighbor disputes are disputes relating to such things as: (1) noise (playing loud music or T.V.s, yelling, musical instruments); (2) issues with pets and pet owners (3) parking issues; (4) overhanging trees; but the main one, here in the village, is property maintenance.

Although the association has a covenant complaint process, there are times that the association finds that residents appear to be using the complaint process to wage a neighbor-to-neighbor war. Initially the association will always be responsive to the par-ties and will investigate to determine if a true covenant violation exists. Once a complaint is determined to no longer be a Cove-nant issue, that there is misuse of the covenant complaint pro-cess, or that the complaints are unreasonable in nature, the River Hill Community Association’s Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Architectural Committee and staff, will determine wheth-er complaints involved in the dispute will continue to be accepted.

As a community, we should always strive for an environment of kindness and civility. Tips to accomplish this include:• Meet and talk in a neutral environment in an effort to “find a

solution” to the problem;• Be respectful of your neighbor’s concerns and address the

issues in a civilized manner without using inflammatory or threatening language or conduct;

• Be rational and don’t get emotionally charged;• Try to resolve the dispute with the assistance of a professional

mediator or through binding arbitration. There are resources that can help you when relationships get

tricky. If this occurs, the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Cen-ter at 410-203-2330 can help with neighbor to neighbor disputes. For more information, visit the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center of Howard County at www.mcrchoward.org.

New to the Neighborhood?We’re Glad You’re Here!Please come in to Claret Hall to introduce yourself, pick up a Welcome Packet and small gift. We have lots of information to help you get acquainted with the community. Welcome Packets and gifts are for River Hill CPRA-assessed properties only. Not sure? Call 410-531-1749 or visit www.villageofriverhill.org.

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AROUND TOWN74th Annual Howard County Fair

Sat., Aug. 3 - Sat., Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily at Howard Coun-ty Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship. Bring the family to enjoy amusement rides and games (2-11 p.m. weekdays; 12-11 p.m. weekends), livestock shows, commercial exhibits, “Kids and Critters” petting barn, horse shows, home arts, horse and tractor pulls, live entertainment and much more! Standard admission (ages 10 and up) is $5 before 5 p.m.; $7 from 5-11 p.m. Seniors (age 62 and up) $3. Children under age 10 are free. Daily gate specials and ride specials. Details and full schedule of events available at www.howardcountyfairmd.com.

Pet Portrait Paint NightFri, Aug. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. In a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy creating a paint-ing of your favorite pet! Explore the basic techniques of painting texture in this step-by-step workshop. Whether your inspiration is your dog, cat or another favorite pet, you will leave with a work of art to enjoy and showcase in your home. Note: In order for the instructor to give you personalized instruction with your portrait at the workshop, please email three photos to Columbia Art Cen-ter at least five days prior to this workshop. Light refreshments available. Feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks! $25 CA member; $35 all others. Register online at www.columbiaasso-ciation.org/facilities/columbia-art-center/class-registration.

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AROUND TOWN

Did you know?Claret Hall is often the place where found items get turned in and people who have lost items claim them. If you find something, bring it by. If you’ve lost something, call us!

410-531-1749.

Merriweather Movie Night: WoodstockFri., Aug. 16, 7 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a screening of the original documentary. The iconic festival started as “3 days of Peace and Music” and became an American cultural touchstone, and if you can’t make it back to New York for the anniversary concert, cele-brate the festival’s legacy at one of America’s finest concert ven-ues. The film will be screened on the lawn only, so grab a blanket and friends and join the fun! In the event of rain, the film will be screened inside the pavilion. The film is just over three hours long. The film is rated R, so youth 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Merriweather Post Pavilion concession stands will be open serving food and beverages at community pricing levels. Tickets $10. Information and ticket purchase available at www.bit.ly/woodstockmovienight.

Clarksville Commons Summertime Movie Series

Every Wednesday in August and the second and fourth Thurs-days, 8 p.m., on the plaza at Clarksville Commons, 12240 Clarks-ville Pike, Clarksville. Free; all are welcome. Please see www.clarksvillecommons.com for movie details.

Live Music at Clarksville CommonsEvery Friday through September, 6:30-9 p.m., on the plaza at Clarksville Commons, 12240 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. Great local musicians and bands. Free; all are welcome. Details about each week’s performance available at www.clarksvillecommons.com.

Volunteer Opportunity Info SessionThurs., Aug. 22, 1 p.m. at East Columbia Branch Library, Marvis Thomas Meeting Room, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. A-OK Mentoring-tutoring is actively seeking volunteers! People from all backgrounds and experiences are welcome to participate in the or-ganization. A-OK Volunteers serve as mentors and tutors for pre-school and elementary school children and middle school youth in Howard County schools and in community programs. Information sessions are held regularly to learn more about A-OK Mentoring- Tutoring and available volunteer opportunities. Volunteer work with A-OK requires weekday, daytime hours. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. RSVP to [email protected] or 443-895-2457.

Substance Misuse Prevention Training: High in Plain Sight

Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Howard High School auditori-um, 8700 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia. Join HC DrugFree and Delphi Behavioral Health Group to meet “Tall Cop” Jermaine Galloway as he provides more than 120 visual aids and discuss-es trends such as clothing, ways to conceal drugs, and much more. This event is free, but tickets are required. To register, go to www.bit.ly/highinplainsighttallcop. For more information, contact Carol Boyer at [email protected] or 443-591-2070.

Children’s Concert: Mr. Jon & FriendsSun., Aug. 4, 10 a.m. at The Chyrsalis, Symphony Woods, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Mr. Jon & Friends is Parents’ Choice Award-winning music for kids and their families. This en-ergetic family music is all about fun, movement, and laughter! Singer/Songwriter Jon Lewis had a decade of playing shows in coffee houses, recording CD’s, and having opportunities like being on a T.V. show, being a finalist in a national song writing compe-tition, and having international radio play from Belize to Ireland. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. for playtime with Imagination Playground and the performance starts at 10 a.m. Snacks will be available for sale, but feel free to bring a picnic (no glass or alcohol). Free. Tick-ets available at www.bit.ly/eventbritemrjon.

Sunset Serenade Concert: GrooveQuestWed., Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at Centennial Park South, 10000 Rt 108, Ell-icott City. Enjoy 60’s Rock at the final Sunset Serenade concert of the summer at Centennial Park. Free. Open to the public. For de-tails, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/sunsetserenades.

T&T Baltimore Steel Drum Orchestra Concert: Caribbean

Fri., Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. The world-famous Trinidad & To-bago Baltimore Steel Orchestra has been providing the finest au-thentic Caribbean steel drum music since its founding in 1971. All ages. Free. Sponsored by Howard County Parks and Recre-ation. No ticket or registration required. More information about all offerings is available at www.howardcountymd.gov/sunsetser-enades.

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NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO.

Woodie Lynott Early Lilacs Path 443-878-8036

Sean Smole Autumn Wind Circle 410-963-1051

Reid Thomas Ascending Moon Path 410-531-2073

Tyler Windsor Floating Clouds Path 410-992-2441

Get on the list!The River Hill Community Association maintains a list of residents who mow lawns in the neighborhood. To have

your name added, call 410-531-1749 or email us at [email protected].

NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO.

Sydney Ash ** Autumn Wind Circle 678-780-9662

Alyza Berson Swift Current Way 443-812-5742

Mycah Berson Swift Current Way 443-812-5791

Jennifer Bleakney Waving Tree Court 410-531-5391

Paige Cohen ** Onward Trail 240-470-6158

Giuliana Del Buono Distant Thunder Trail 410-707-3430 (c)

Jonathon DiPietro * Leaves of Grass Court 410-531-1343

Charlotte Farris Radiant Gleam Way 410-300-7060

Casey Greenberg Fairest Dream Lane 410-531-0331

Alma Hagstrom ** Morning Time Lane 667-786-2080

Lina Hassan Gentle Light Lane 667-231-5605

Lesleigh Hilliard Rippling Water Walk 443-492-8221

Cedar Kennedy ** Countless Stars Run 443-805-7581

Dani Krause ** Shining Stars Lane 443-812-4641

Kelly Long Tall Timber Drive 410-531-3357

Erin Lovell * River Run 301-467-9608

Maddie Lynott Early Lilacs Path 443-535-8956

Laura Mason Shining Stars Lane 410-733-7566

Miranda Mazzella * White Pebble Path 410-531-7899

Anna Munro ** 202-725-5102

Kim Munro * 202-731-3248

Ethan Peeples•• Great Star Drive 443-574-5259

Samantha Smole** Autumn Wind Circle 410-963-1051

Evan Spind Empty Song Road 443-956-8172

* CPR/First Aid Trained ** CPR/First Aid Certified

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

Stay Connected!In addition to The Villager, the River Hill Community Association

has a number of ways to keep you updated about the community.

Website: www.villageofriverhill.org

Facebook: River Hill Community Association/Claret Hall

Twitter: @RHCAClarksville

Email List: To sign up, text CLARETHALL to 22828

Help Wanted – Facility AssistantLooking for a part time assistant to staff our facility on weeknights and weekends. The candidate should be friendly, helpful, and committed to ensuring our renters have a pleasant experience. Must have a flexible schedule. A customer service or sales back-ground is desired. Please email resume to [email protected].

Reclaim and Repurpose Your SpaceTime Saver Advantage Specializes in Decluttering and Organizing. Our team provides the physical energy, objectivity, and account-ability to turn chaos into order. Contact Beverly Johnston: 410-428-6771. [email protected] or www.tsadvantage.com.

Animal Crackers TLC Pet Sitting “Our Passion is Your Pets”

Professional Dog Walking & Cat/Dog TLC Visits (vacation, mid-day, overnight) New Client Discount. Free binder & gift. Contact: www.PetSittinginMd.com: 443-745-8309; [email protected].

Be a Guest at Your Next CelebrationTime Saver Advantage specializes in “day of” party support includ-ing Mitzvahs, Graduations, Weddings, Anniversaries, and more. Contact Beverly Johnston – 410-428-6771, www.tsadvantage.com or [email protected].

Junk Hauling, Heavy Lifting, Odd JobsWe can take items to the dump, move furniture in your home or of-fice and do other odd jobs. River Hill High School student-athletes. Call Woodie 443-878-8036 or John 301-509-4390.

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20th Annual Independence Day Parade Thrills Spectators!This year’s parade included many new participants along with the traditional favorites. The Atholton High School Marching Band made its debut appearance in the parade and was well-received by the crowd, Scripps Spelling Bee Champ Saketh Sundar got to ride in an historic Ferrari and many other groups joined the fun with their festive outfits and decorations. Best of all, the parade was completed just in time before the rain arrived! Thanks to all who participated and to those who came out in support of this much-loved community event. See you next year!

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