The VILLAGE CRIERVolume 66, No.05 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

Published by the Associates of Loch Raven Village, Inc., Since 1947

Letter from the President

Dear Neighbors,

Fall is upon us, meaning by the time you have read this, some of our proud traditions will have taken place, such as the Halloween Decoration Contest and Halloween Costume Parade, and even more are right around the corner --- Santa’s Ride and the Holiday Decoration Contest. These annual events continue because our community recognizes the importance of maintaining the Village’s traditions and emphasizes the importance of being more than just neighbors.

Our community was started back in 1947 and was specifi cally planned to be a cohesive neighborhood, with Loch Raven Elementary School as the community anchor, with homes starting on Aberdeen and the surrounding area, until branching out to include additional homes south, west, and northwest of the school.

We have agreed to live as one community. We have agreed to be bound by the same covenants, rules, and to act together in the interests of the community, even over individual wants. Since 1947, far more often than not, our community has acted together and without regard to physical barrier or artifi cial lines drawn. Those lines may differentiate parts of Loch Raven Village to others, but they should not divide us. We should support efforts that unite us in as many ways as possible.

Obviously, we will not agree on all issues at all times. However, we are 1,472 homes strong. If we dedicate ourselves to a goal, we are far more likely to get results. Together, we have the strength and we have the numbers to make a difference.

Now, we have several long-term issues for which this community needs your help and participation. We need to make sure that Pleasant Plains Elementary School is as strong of an asset as possible for our children and our community. We need more contributors for the Crier and other communication outlets. Just as important, we all want Loch Raven Elementary School building and site to remain of benefi cial use to the Village for years to come. However, the building needs major renovations. We need a team of people to help with a long-term plan, fundraising and other efforts to

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FREEPancake Breakfast with Santa!

Join us for crafts, caroling, and small gifts for the children.

Saturday, December 6th 9 – 11 a.m. at Babcock Church

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Associates of Loch Raven Village.For Santa’s Ride Information

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Is Your Child Readyfor Kindergarten?According to Baltimore County Public Schools, if your child will be fi ve years old by September 1, they are eligible to enroll for next year’s kindergarten class. Registration at Pleasant Plains Elementary is on April 28. The school urges parents to enroll children in the spring instead of waiting until summer. Getting an accurate number of incoming students allows for proper planning and staffi ng allotments for next year. For more information about registration see School News on page 5.

HEAR YE!HEAR YE!

ALRV ANNUALAPRIL MEETING

Wednesday, April 12th7:00 p.m.

Loch Raven Center1801 Glen Keith Blvd.----------------------------------

with special guestCouncilwoman Cathy Bevins

The old, abandoned Raytheon (formerly Bendix) building that has long stood at this Joppa Road location, and which provided a place of employment for many LRV residents in days gone by, has been demolished to make room for the mixed-use Loch Raven Commons. Apartments, a convenience store, and retail businesses will be located at the property. Residents and businesses alike are glad to see the unused site being revitalized.

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The Village Crier Editor – Mary Noy lrvcriereditor@gmail.com Layout – Minuteman Press Advertising – lrvcrierads@gmail.com LRV Website – snairwell@hotmail.com LRV Facebook – odonnell.lrv@outlook.com

CONTACTS

Baltimore County Code Enforce-ment – 410-887-3351 District 5 County Councilman – David Marks 410-887-3384 council5@baltimorecountymd.gov District 6 County Councilwoman – Cathy Bevins 410-887-3388 council6@baltimorecountymd.gov Pet Locator – Darrell Krushensky 410-823-6330 Police – 911 or 410-887-2222

Information – baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc06 Solid Waste Management – 410-887-2000

(off-campus resident complaints) Richard Goldschein at 410-704-2057

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President – Jason Garber lrvcommittee@gmail.com Vice-President – Nick Linehan 443-895-1407 kiscape@aol.com Treasurer – Leslea Knauff 410-823-0648 Secretary – Antoinette O’Donnell odonnell.lrv@outlook.com

BOARD MEMBERS

Gary Herwig garysherwig@hotmail.com Bruce Knauff 410-823-0648 Peter Moulder pmoulder49@gmail.com Brendan Moulder bmoulder43@yahoo.com Sue O’Neill 410-823-8765 Susan Redpath sredpath402@comcast.net Rachel Rossbach rach.synn@gmail.com Gretchen Sarkin 410-828-8952 Kate Walkinshaw snairwell@hotmail.com

COMMITTEES - It takes a Village!

Restrictions Committee – Leslea Knauff 410-823-0648 Block Captains – Bruce Knauff 410-823-0648 Block Party Grants – Antoinette O’Donnell odonnell.lrv@outlook.com Citizens on Patrol – John Kelly LRVillageCOP@aol.com

Susan Redpath, Antoinette O’Donnell Gardens – Gretchen Sarkin 410-828-8952 Marketing – Rachel Rossbach rach.synn@gmail.com Membership – Peter Moulder, Brendan Moulder, Susan Redpath Real Estate – Leslea Knauff 410-823-0648

Nick Linehan 443-895-1407 kiscape@aol.com Welcome – Sue O’Neill 410-823-8765 Brendan Moulder bmoulder43@yahoo.com

ALRV MEETINGS

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month

7:00pm, Loch Raven Center 1801 Glen Keith Boulevard, Room 102

unless otherwise noted in events calendar; no meeting in August

Residents are encouraged to attend, and to help in our ongoing work

“to protect, maintain, and enhance the property values of Loch Raven

Village homes, and the quality of life of Loch Raven Village residents.”

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the area through landscaping and other design features and to make sure that quality of life issues such as lighting, noise and visual clutter (among others) are addressed. There is still work to do in the general area, but we are hopeful that this initial round will spur additional investment and growth and will help build stronger relationships between area businesses and our community. We are looking to play a greater role in infl uencing the area projects, each project’s appearance and use, and other things so that our neighborhood benefi ts from these projects.

For our community to have an even greater infl uence over some of the projects on the way, those yet to come and those in the greater area, we need your help. We need you to become members of the Association. We need your help on the Board. We need your help at meetings. We need you to attend events. We need your help with bigger projects and we need your help with smaller projects. Even things like delivering this issue of The Crier takes neighborhood volunteers, and for those of you that delivered January’s issue and those delivering this issue, on behalf of the Board, thank you!

We have approximately 1,500 homes here in Loch Raven Village. Therefore, we have the numbers to be more infl uential and to accomplish more things, but for that to occur, we need people to join, to volunteer and/or to show up to certain events or meetings so others see how strong our community truly is.

If you have any questions, come on down to our monthly meeting at Loch Raven Elementary School/Center (every second Wednesday each month except August). Also, as always, please feel free to e-mail me (lrvcommittee@gmail.com).

Jason Garber

Letter to the EditorMany thanks to Jason Garber. Someone recently dumped a mattress in the alley behind the Giant. Because the alley is private property, Baltimore County would not pick it up and dispose of it. I contacted Jason Garber and asked for his help. Within a week, Jason and some helpers got a truck, picked up the mattress & disposed of it. As a 32-year resident of Loch Raven Village, I know this is just one of many examples of the importance of paying your dues and taking care of our neighborhood. Mary Fran StromyerKirkwall Court

Letter from the PresidentDear Neighbors,

As written in November and as you may have heard, there are a number of changes happening and being discussed in the Loch Raven area. Soon, we will have new businesses where the Bel-Loc Diner and Baynesville Electronics, are and where the old Raytheon/Bendix building was. Ukazoo Books is going to be opening close to the intersection of Loch Raven Blvd. and Joppa Road and I hope to see you there!

The Loch Raven/Joppa Commercial Revitalization District is important to us. We want to have businesses in close proximity to our neighborhood that not only provide much needed services and goods, but we also want those businesses to augment the attractiveness of the area and relatedly, help with our property values. For these reasons, the ALRV Board has endeavored to make sure, to the extent possible, that the projects coming in improve the general appearance of

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Plan Ahead for Dumpster Day — June 17thThe Loch Raven Village and Knettishall communities are sponsoring the Spring Dumpster Day (a bit later than usual) to provide an opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted household and yard items that may be too cumbersome to place in weekly trash or yard pickup. This community clean-up program is managed and paid for by the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Manage-ment to assist communities in keeping their neighborhoods clean.

Dumpster Day will be held on June 17 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon or until dumpsters are fi lled at the parking lot of Pleasant Plains Elementary School.

Take advantage of this opportunity to discard unwanted stuff in your home and yard. Please review the acceptable and prohibited items listed. This is not a sub-stitute for the weekly trash pickup, and contractor demolition cannot be accepted.

The County will now charge communities a fi ne if prohibited materials are found in the dumpsters at the landfi ll. PROHIBIT-ED MATERIALS AND CONTRACTORS WILL BE TURNED AWAY!! NO HOUSE-HOLD ELECTRONICS ARE ALLOWED!! You may legally dispose of these items at designated county landfi lls.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:The following items will be accepted for disposal: Box springs / mattressesFurnitureHouse furnishingsLawn furnishings / tools / grillsLawn mowers / edgers Brush /yard wastePlastics / metals /wood scrapsToys / bikes / toolsBroken glassCement / rocks Propane tanks (if clean and cut in half)HeatersWindows / screensGas rangesHot water heaters

PROHIBITED ITEMS:According to Baltimore County Law the following items are prohibited for dis-posal and CANNOT BE accepted at the dumpster day event:Explosive or fl ammable materials Chemicals / paints/ oils / antifreezeTires (on or off rims)Medical / animal wastesBatteries / PCBs / liquids or liquid wastesFreon (refrigerators / freezers / air con-ditioners)Computers (CPUs, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, cables)Televisions, VCRs, DVD players, video displaysTelephones, answering machines, fax machinesAsphalt, black top Large stumpsWood logs greater than 8 inches in diam-eter and 6 feet in length

Volunteers are needed! We had a great turnout last year from both neighborhoods. This is a great community event, so if you aren’t sure how to get involved with your neighborhood this is a great way to get started. You get to meet your neighbors and also some of our elected offi cials who stop by. Volunteers from both communities will be on hand to direct traffi c, help keep prohibited items from landing in the dumpsters, assist our senior and handicapped neighbors unload their vehicles, and clean up the parking lot. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions please call Nick Linehan at 443-895-1407.

Community Builders WantedBabcock Presbyterian Church would like to invite Loch Raven Village and Knettishall neighbors to join our Community Builders group. Volunteers help with community activities such as the movie nights, community yard sale, breakfast with Santa and hopefully much more. If you are interested in volunteering at one of these events or any future activities, please contact Marianne Waugh at waughgirl1@gmail.com or 410 733-8871, or Chris Sartor at sartorlaxfh@verizon.net.

Pleasant Plains ElementaryPre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018 School Year:If your child will be 4 years old by September 1, they are eligible to enroll in Pre-Kindergarten. The Pre-Kindergarten registration dates are May 12 and May 26. If your child will be 5 years old by September 1st, they are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. The Kindergarten registration date is April 28. Registration is by appointment only. Beginning in April, you may contact the PPES offi ce at 410-887-3549 for an appointment.Weather Night at Halstead Academy – March 22 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.PPES families are invited to participate in weather activities. Please RSVP.Restorative Practices Parent Workshop – March 28 9:00-10:30 a.m. Join us for a special presentation on Restorative Practices, how it is implemented in our school, and what you can do at home. Please RSVP.Family STEAM Night – March 28 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come out to see this year’s STEM Fair projects and Safe Racers, build, and create with us! Please RSVP.Scholastic Book Fair – April 3–7PARCC Night for 3rd-5th Grade Parents – April 5 6:30 p.m.Spring Garden Clean-up – April 22

Immaculate Heart of MaryThe Little Mermaid Jr. – April 28 and April 29 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets please call 410-668-8466.

Annual Mother’s Day fl ower sale – May 12.IHM is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. If you would like to schedule a tour of IHM please visit: ihmschoolmd.org or 410-668-8466 for more information.

Loch Raven Technical Academy17th Baltimore County Cops & Kids Basketball Clinic at Loch Raven Technical Academy 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is required, please email khicks@baltimorecountmd.gov to register. March 17

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SCHOOL NEWSCalvert HallAll-State Chorus & BandShea Carroll ‘20, Luke Salyers ‘20, Ryan Ritzes ‘18, John Enders ’17, and Robbie Spratt ‘17 were named to the All-State Chorus. Spratt, a four year member of the All-State Chorus, also earned a spot in the All-Eastern Chorus. Chris Hennighausen ‘18 was named to the All-State band. National Merit ScholarsEmlyn Davies ‘17, Chris Miller ‘17, and Jack Purcell ‘17 have been named National Merit Scholarship Program Semi-Finalists. Additionally, Grady Beck ‘17, Jake Cassell ‘17, Tim Dragonette ‘17, John Enders ‘17, Palmer Fabian ‘17, Colin O’Mara ‘17, Donovan Sachs ‘17, and Matthew Schaab ‘17 have been named Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Program. Les Mis Comes to The HallThe Calvert Hall Theatre Department will perform Les Misérables this spring. The show which features Calvert Hall students and females from 14 area high schools will debut on Friday, March 31 in McManus Theatre. The musical will also show on April 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9. Tickets can be purchased online at www.calverthall.com/theatre. Calvert Hall Lands Five in Maryland State BoychoirFounder and President of the Maryland State Boychoir, Frank Cimino ’65, announced fi ve Hallmen were named to the 2016-2017 Maryland State Boychoir - Brian Kelly ’17, Robbie Spratt ’17, Joris Valkenberg ’17, Luke Salyers ’20, and Tyler Taylor ‘20. Robotics Team 5588 C, E, and V aligned to win the Dulaney High School VEX Robotics Crunch Time Qualifi er. Teams E & C are now ranked 10th and 11th in the world for skills. Twenty-fi ve CHC students attended the Johns Hopkins Model United Nations Conference in Baltimore. Our students served as delegates and debated global issues such as refugees, poverty, foreign aid, and global economics. Graham Scheper ‘18 won an outstanding delegate award.

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Garden Plots AvailableDid you know that Babcock Presbyterian Church has a community garden? Are you feeling the urge to till the soil and grow some of your own vegetables? Plots are available for this growing season! Contact Chris Sartor for information at sartorlaxfh@verizon.net.

Flea Market at Babcock Babcock Presbyterian Church will be holding a Yard Sale & Flea Market on Saturday May 13 from 8:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Spaces are $15. If you are interested in a space, please contact Marianne Waugh at waughgirl1@gmail.com or 410 733-8871.

In Search of School News ReportersThe Crier is in need of additional volunteers who would be able to provide information about upcoming school events for inclusion in each of the six issues printed yearly. Responsibilities include perusing the school’s website, newsletter, and other communications to parents, as well as occasionally calling the school to make enquiries, and sending your information to the Crier editor. The schools we cover in The Village Crier are Pleasant Plains Elementary, Loch Raven Academy, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Loch Raven High School, and Calvert Hall. A few hours of your time every other month would be so greatly appreciated! If you can help us out, please email the editor at lrvcriereditor@gmail.com.

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Share your news with the Village Crier – welcome a new neighbor, wish someone a happy birthday, announce the birth of a child! Over the Fence is your opportunity to tell others what is going on in your part of the Village. Email lrvcriereditor@gmail.com.

two big sisters were excited to meet the new addition to their family. LRV welcomes our newest resident!

Congratulations to Kristina and Matt Kok of Pleasant Plains Road on the birth of their son Elliott Robert on February 13. Elliott’s

53rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 8th10:30 a.m.

At Pleasant Plains Elementary School

For children aged three years through 3rd grade.

No cost or registration.(Rain date is April 15th.)

Holy Week Services Babcock Presbyterian Church Maundy Thursday (April 13) – 7:00 p.m.Good Friday (April 14) – 7:00 p.m.Easter Morning Service (April 16) – 10:00 a.m.Immaculate Heart of MaryPalm Sunday (April 8 & 9) – Sat. Masses at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Sun. Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 12 noonHoly Thursday (April 13) – 7:30 p.m.Good Friday (April 14) – Passion service at 7:30 p.m.Holy Saturday (April 15) – Blessing of Easter Foods at 11:00 a.m. Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m. with choir, organ, brass quartet and timpaniEaster Sunday Masses (April 16) – 7:30 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. with choir, organ, brass quartet and timpani; 12:15 p.m.

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Tips from the COP Whether someone received a new bike for Christmas or you already own a bike, now would be a good time to record the serial number. That information, together with the make and model may help in recover-ing your bike if stolen or lost. The serial number is found on the underside of the pedal crank shaft. This information will be useful should you be fortunate enough to have the bike recovered by the police, as they log bikes by serial number. Call Precinct 6 at 410-887-2361 when the bike disappears and ask to speak to Offi ce Kathy Kraemer about a stolen bike. The police keep the bikes for 30 days before disposition. It’s best to take bikes indoors at night or

store in a locked shed. Always lock bikes to a sturdy structure when not in use! A free standing bike, even if left for a few minutes, is an invitation for someone to take it for a permanent ride! Remember,

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Contact the COP coordinator at LRVillageCOP@AOL.COM.

Remember to keep your porch lights on through the night. It’s our fi rst line of defense against mischief, and looks pretty too! Shine bright LRV!

Thank you to all who participated in the “Keep Calm and Find What’s Wrong” Contest in last month’s Crier issue. Congratulations to Eileen Connolly! You are the lucky winner of the $25 Panera Gift Card.

Springtime often fi nds us working on im-proving our homes. Don’t forget to check Guidelines before making structural or color changes. As always please feel free to contact a board member or locate Guidelines and Covenants on our site at LochRavenVillage.com for more informa-tion or to answer your questions.

More Movies!Are you wondering if there will be more movies on the lawn at Babcock this spring? Well wonder no more – the an-swer is yes! Movie nights will again be sponsored by the Associates of Loch Ra-ven Village and Babcock Presbyterian Church on three consecutive Fridays – June 3, 10, and 17. There will be a free cookout from 6:30-7:30 followed by kids’ activities until it gets dark. The movies will be shown rain or shine.

Look for more information about movie selections in the next issue of the Crier and also on the Loch Raven Village Face-book page.

Supporting Babcock’s PantryMy Little Pantry at Babcock Presbyterian Church is supplying 200 meals a week to residents in the surrounding community. If you’d like to make a donation to pur-chase food you can send a check/money to: Babcock Presbyterian Church, 8240 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson MD 21286. If you have any questions or would like more information about the pantry, call the church offi ce at 410-825-3314.

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ALRV Board MeetingsMarch 8April 12May 107:00 p.m., Loch Raven CenterContact: Jason Garber at lrvcommittee@gmail.comPlease note that the board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month.

LOCH RAVEN LIBRARY EVENTSNotice: The repairs to the bridge connecting the Loch Raven Library/Health Center to the parking lot have been completed!Preschool Story TimeFridays 9:30 a.m.Baby Story TimeFridays 11:00 a.m.Chess Club for Kids (under 8 with adult)Drop in to play and practice yourbeginning to intermediate chess skills with others.March 16, April 6 & 20 5:00 p.m.Urban Pirates Story TimeAhoy, mateys! This special story time takes young buccaneers on a swashbuckling adventure. April 2 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Loch Raven Comics ClubSchool ageJoin us for round-robin comics making games with people of all experience levels! Supplies provided.April 1 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Professor Mike’s Magic & Science Show!All ages – children under 8 with adultEnjoy a fun combination of science demonstrations with magic, juggling and comedy.April 30 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

CROMWELL PARK EVENTSPlan Bee – all ages (5+)Learn all about bees including the native species such as the Mason & Leafcutter bees. You’ll do your part in supporting the habitat of these low-maintenance insects by creating a nesting can for your yard. $3 members /$5 non-members. Reservations required. Nature CenterMarch 19 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Events Calendar March – AprilThe Events Calendar provides a snapshot of upcoming activities in and around our community. For a complete list of activities at Loch Raven Library, visit: bcplonline.org/events/datelines-loch-raven. For more information on events at Cromwell Park visit info@cromwellvalleypark.org.

Drop in Gardening! – Individuals/Families ages 13+Volunteers join us for a morning in the garden. We provide direction, gloves, tools and water. You bring a hat, sun screen and a little energy. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Children’s Garden March 25, April 1 & 29TALMAR gardens Mother’s Day Plant Sale – TALMAR invites you to purchase your fl owers, vegetables, & herbs at our annual sale. Come check it out and support their programs that serve wounded warriors and people of all abilities. TALMAR Gardens (use the Sherwood Farm Entrance and follow the signs).May 13 & 14 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Craft Fair at Loch Raven High SchoolAnnual event with crafters, vendors, food, and kids activitiesMarch 18 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Towson University Edible Book FestivalAdults & TeensParticipants create entries inspired by a favorite story, a pun on a title or author name, or anything that expresses a love for literature! All entries will be displayed, judged and eaten. Student entries are eligible for prizes. April 11 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Towson University, Cook Library Towson Food and Culture ExchangeAdults & TeensDo you have a favorite recipe that speaks to who you are and your culture? Bring that dish (enough to feed about 10 people), the recipe (10 copies) and your story to Towson University’s food and culture exchange event. For more information and/or to register, visit libraries.towson.edu/events. April 26 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Towson University, Cook Library Room 507Flea Market at Babcock ChurchMay 13 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Loch Raven Village Book ClubMarch 16April 20Panera’s at Towson Place 7:30 p.m.Contact Rita at 410-825-0002

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