The Barnstormer

November 2009 A monthly newsletter from the Box Hill Community Services Association, Inc. 2920 Strathaven Lane * Abingdon * Maryland * 21009 Office 410 515 3958 * Fax 410 515 3962 * Website: www.boxhillnorth.org

Veterans Day

In 1921, a World War I unidentified American soldier was buried in Arlington National

Cemetery. His name and birthright were unknown. President Warren G. Harding officiated at

the interment ceremonies. The Tomb of the Unknown stands alone atop a hill overlooking

Washington, D.C. Similar ceremonies honoring unknown soldiers, took place in England at Westminster

Abbey, and France near the Arc de Triomphe.

These memorial services commemorated the anniversary of the end of World War I at 11:00 a.m.,

November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). This day was dubbed Armistice Day.

Armistice Day became a recognized holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday twelve

years later. On June 1, 1954 the commerative date was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.

On Aug. 3, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to select and pay tribute to unknown

soldiers of World War II, and the Korean War. On May 30, 1958 the President awarded each military hero the

Medal of Honor. The Unknowns were then interred in the plaza beside their World War I comrade.

On Memorial Day, May 28, 1984 President Ronald Reagan presented the Medal of Honor to the

Vietnam unknown while he presided over the funeral. The unknown Vietnam War hero was buried in the

Tomb of the Unknowns absorbing the tradition of burying one soldier or sailor to represent all who gave their

lives for their country.

The remains of the Vietnam Unknown were exhumed May 14, 1998 due to suspicion of identity. DNA

tests identified the man as Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie. Lt. Blassie was shot down near An Loc,

Vietnam in 1972. The crypt that contained the remains of a Vietnam Soldier will remain vacant. Remember

those fallen veterans and all American service people on November 11, Veterans Day.

Box Hill Barn HoursBox Hill Barn HoursBox Hill Barn HoursBox Hill Barn Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm

Tue –Fri 9am – 2pm

November Meetings/EventsNovember Meetings/EventsNovember Meetings/EventsNovember Meetings/Events

9th Senior Breakfast 9:00a.m.

16th Outreach Committee 7:30 p.m.

16th Design Review Board 7:30 p.m.

18th Board of Directors 8:00 p.m.

Office Closed 11/26 & 11/27

December Meetings/EventsDecember Meetings/EventsDecember Meetings/EventsDecember Meetings/Events

2nd Pool Committee – 7:00 p.m.

3rd Townhouse Committee 6:30 p.m.

6th Children Holiday Gathering

8th Design Review Board 7:30 p.m.

14th Senior Breakfast 9:00 a.m.

14th Outreach Committee 7:30 p.m.

16th Board of Directors – 8:00 p.m.

Office Closed 12/24, 25, 12/31 & 1/1

Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of Directors

Shari Morris

Robyn Kalwa

Carol Townsend

Anne Lyle

Sandy Umerley

Committee ChairsCommittee ChairsCommittee ChairsCommittee Chairs

Children’s – Tami Killian-Sears

Design Review – Doyle McCracken

Outreach – Carol Townsend

Website – Eric Morris

Townhouse – Darlene Sakers

Pool – Cathy Norman

Playground – Shari Morris

Grounds – Barbara Nesbitt

Barnstormer ContributorsBarnstormer ContributorsBarnstormer ContributorsBarnstormer Contributors

Joe Hughes: Feature Story Editor & Writer

Carol Townsend: Layout, Artwork, Writer

Joann Donato: Calendar

BUDGETED

BUDGET ITEM AMOUNT

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INCOME

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COURT SETTLEMENTS -$

INTEREST INCOME

FINANCE CHARGES 900.00$

INTEREST INCOME - GENERAL 200.00$

INTEREST INCOME - RESERVE 200.00$

MISC. INCOME 2,000.00$

RESERVE CD CASHED -$

RESERVE FUND TRANSFER -$

TH ASSESSMENTS 109,955.00$

(210 @ 130.90/QTR)

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TOTAL INCOME 113,255.00$

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EXPENSE

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BAD DEBT 2,000.00$

MISC. EXPENSE 250.00$

POSTAGE 100.00$

PROF. FEES - LEGAL 3,000.00$

REPAIR / MAINTENANCE

MISC. EQUIPMENT -$

GROUNDS 5,000.00$

LAWN 21,000.00$

SNOW 7,000.00$

TRASH 43,500.00$

REPLCEMENT RESERVE EXP. -$

UTILITIES - PARKING LIGHTS 6,700.00$

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TOTAL EXPENSES 88,550.00$

TOWNHOUSE RESERVES 15,000.00$

2006-2007 RESERVE MAKE UP 9,700.00$

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TOTAL EXPENSES / RESERVES 113,250.00$

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NET INCOME -$

BUDGET BALANCE -$

ACT. T/H ASSESSMENTS COL. -$

PRIOR YEAR ASSESSMENTS -$

2010 PROPOSED

TOWNHOUSE

ANNUAL BUDGET

BREAKDOWN OF INDIVIDUAL

TOWNHOME DUES

QUARTERLY

HOA DUES ………………..$ 52.90

TRASH……………………… $ 51.78

LAWN/SNOW…………...$ 33.33

GROUNDS ………………. $ 5.95

PARKING LOT LIGHTS….$ 8.00

MISC/LEGAL………………$ 2.44

RESERVES *……..….…..$ 29.40

TOTAL ………………….. $ 183.80

* Money saved for Capitol

Improvement projects such

as concrete replacement,

repaving, storm drain repair.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT 700.00$

PLAY GROUND EQUIPMENT 6,000.00$

SNOW REMOVAL 3,500.00$

TENNIS COURTS 1,500.00$

TRASH REMOVAL 5,500.00$

REPLACEMENT RESERVE EXP. -$

SOCIAL

ADULT EVENTS 500.00$

CHILD / TEEN EVENTS 1,000.00$

SENIOR BREAKFAST 540.00$

WELCOME COMMITTEE 350.00$

SUPPLIES OFFICE 1,500.00$

TAXES

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 1,500.00$

FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES 2,000.00$

FED. UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 115.00$

PROPERTY TAXES 1,800.00$

STATE INCOME TAXES -$

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 70.00$

UTILITIES

SECURITY 1,500.00$

ELECTRICITY 15,000.00$

HEATING OIL 3,200.00$

TELEPHONE 2,200.00$

WATER 2,000.00$

WAGES 27,500.00$

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TOTAL EXPENSES 145,305.00$

GENERAL RESERVES 31,400.00$

2006-2007 RESERVE MAKE-UP 16,397.80$

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TOTAL EXPENSES / RESERVES 193,102.80$

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NET INCOME -$

BUDGET BALANCE -$

ANNUAL

BUDGET ITEM BUDGET

INCOME

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COURT SETTLEMENTS -$

2009 GEN. ASSESSMENTS 181,552.80$

(858 @ 52.90)

INTEREST

FINANCE CHARGES 500.00$

INTEREST INCOME - GENERAL 250.00$

INTEREST INCOME - RESERVE 3,500.00$

L. C. RENTAL FEES 4,500.00$

BARNSTORMER ADS 1,200.00$

MISC. INCOME 1,500.00$

RESERVE CD CASHED -$

RESERVE FUND TRANSFER -$

SOCIAL - ADULT -$

SOCIAL - CHILD/TEEN 100.00$

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TOTAL INCOME 193,102.80$

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EXPENSE

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BAD DEBT 1,000.00$

BANK CHARGES 220.00$

CONTRIBUTIONS 500.00$

BUSINESS INSURANCE 10,310.00$

ELECTION EXPENSES 500.00$

HEALTH INSURANCE 4,600.00$

MISC. OTHER/EVENTS 1,300.00$

POSTAGE

ADMINISTRATION 2,200.00$

BARNSTORMER 2,200.00$

PRINTING

ADMINISTRATION 1,500.00$

BARNSTORMER 5,500.00$

PROFESSIONAL FEES

AUDIT / TAXES 5,500.00$

LEGAL GEN. 2,000.00$

LEGAL DRB -$

MANAGEMENT 4,300.00$

REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE

MISC. EQUIPMENT -$

BUILDING - JANITORIAL 1,500.00$

BUILDING - STRUCTURE 5,700.00$

GROUNDS 3,500.00$

LAWNS 15,000.00$

2010 PROPOSED

GENERAL FUNDS

ANNUAL BUDGET

The Box Hill Community

Leisure Center, more

commonly known as

“The Barn,” has finally

been repainted. Anne Lyle has

been the driving force behind the

change. As the old paint continued

to chip and rust spots began to form

on the doors, Anne finally managed

to convince the board it was time

for a makeover. The interior was

painted with earth tone colors.

Please, take extra caution not to

scratch newly waxed floors or newly

painted walls

Community

Bulletin Board

Design Review

There is no denying it, dog urine

severely damages grass. All dog

owners have to suffer through the

unsightly spots. They try

everything from extra watering,

to giving their dog pills or

tomatoes juice to change the

acidity of a dog’s urine… and

still, they have ugly yellow

circles on their lawns. Then

again, it is a small sacrifice to

endure when you love your pet.

Then, there are those who do not

own pets, and they too have the

yellow circles on their lawns,

their spots are due to the location

of their home. They happen to

live on the main circle or a side

street that is often the path of

those who walk their dogs. It is

not fair to those who invest time

and money into keeping their

property nice to have to endure

such damage to their lawns. Be

considerate when walking your

dog; don’t

let them

urinate on

the lawns

of your

neighbors!

Children’s Holiday Party HoHoHo… Mark your calendars for December 6

th (1-3pm). Box Hill North Children’s

committee will be hosting a fun and eventful holiday gathering. Volunteers are needed. If

anyone is willing to play the jolly fellow from up north, we have the suit, beard and cookies

ready for you! Please help make this event special for the children of Box Hill North.

The Outreach Committee

would like to thank

Michele Kobert

Sponsor of November’s Senior

Breakfast.

See Michele’s Tastefully Simple

advertisement on the outside cover

of this Barnstormer.

SENIOR BREAKFAST

December 14th

January 11th

February 8th

March 8th

When you sign up for the online version of the Barnstormer, please call the office 410-515-3958 or please e- mail boxhillbarn@verizon.net and let us know so we can stop mailing the Barnstormer to your home. This will help keep costs down and create less waste.

Please consider helping in

your community.

Volunteering is rewarding

and a great way to meet new

friends!

Go Green! Get your copy of the

Barnstormer on the web.

Attention all Box Hill Business Owners: ADVERTISE FOR FREE! Outreach is putting together a booklet of businesses from within our community. The booklets will go into welcome baskets.

Copies of the booklet will be available in the office when completed. All businesses are welcome to advertise. Day care,

demonstrators, contractors, accountants, healthcare, realtors, all are welcome. Please send in your business card or create an

advertisement the size of this square. Promote your business within your community, and the best part is… It’s FREE! 410-

515-3958 or e mail boxhillbarn@verizon.net (Deadline 15 December 2009).

Starting this month, the Board of Directors meetings will

begin with a community social. Please join us for dessert and

conversation starting at 7pm on the 18th

of November.

Welcome to Box Hill North

Alan & Marilyn Miller Boxthorn Road

Lance Lebrun Kipling Court

Sean & Jessica Grode

Alder Court

Happy Thanksgiving Box Hill

Box Hill Babysitters

Briana Bell 17 410-569-1172

Sara Walker 14 410-569-1287

Bianca Granese 17 410-569-1372

Victoria Henderson 13 410-569-1978

Gabrielle Killian 16 443-512-8326

Michele Marciniak 15 410-515-3791

Gisselle Killean 13 443-512-8326

Michelle Knight 21 443-866-8182

Taylor Staton 14 410-569-8734

Jacki Blinn 21 443-686-1579

Box Hill Petsitters

Michelle Knight 21 443-866-8182

Alex Hudak 13 410-515-1356

Tyler Granese 14 410-569-1372

Michael Jenkins 13 410-569-3275

Gabrielle Killian 16 443-512-8326

Jordyn Little 13 410-515-1516

Michele Marciniak 15 410-515-3791

Dylan Reinhardt 13 410-569-8364

Gisselle Killian 13 443-512-8326

Sara Walker 14 410-569-1287

FREE TUTORING Every Wednesday at the Barn, 6pm to 7pm Math, Reading, Writing, Chemistry, Spanish

Community Bulletin

Board Continued….

DearDearDearDear Volunteers of the Volunteers of the Volunteers of the Volunteers of the PPPPoolooloolool,,,, We oftenWe oftenWe oftenWe often take for granted take for granted take for granted take for granted the positive efforts of the few;the positive efforts of the few;the positive efforts of the few;the positive efforts of the few; who by who by who by who by their their their their actionsactionsactionsactions greatly benefit many others. Such in the case of my volunteergreatly benefit many others. Such in the case of my volunteergreatly benefit many others. Such in the case of my volunteergreatly benefit many others. Such in the case of my volunteer base for pool seasons 2006 through 2009. base for pool seasons 2006 through 2009. base for pool seasons 2006 through 2009. base for pool seasons 2006 through 2009. I would like to extend my I would like to extend my I would like to extend my I would like to extend my appreciationappreciationappreciationappreciation to all of you for yourto all of you for yourto all of you for yourto all of you for your susususupport and generous commitment to the pport and generous commitment to the pport and generous commitment to the pport and generous commitment to the pool;pool;pool;pool; I could not have I could not have I could not have I could not have run the run the run the run the poolpoolpoolpool without you. I am grateful for the energy, enthusiasm and dedication you all brought with without you. I am grateful for the energy, enthusiasm and dedication you all brought with without you. I am grateful for the energy, enthusiasm and dedication you all brought with without you. I am grateful for the energy, enthusiasm and dedication you all brought with you as the pool gates opened and closed eachyou as the pool gates opened and closed eachyou as the pool gates opened and closed eachyou as the pool gates opened and closed each season. I want to say it was a pleasure working season. I want to say it was a pleasure working season. I want to say it was a pleasure working season. I want to say it was a pleasure working with each and every one of you either side by side or behind the scenes. No one is more with each and every one of you either side by side or behind the scenes. No one is more with each and every one of you either side by side or behind the scenes. No one is more with each and every one of you either side by side or behind the scenes. No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Please embrace Cathy Norman the newly appointedPlease embrace Cathy Norman the newly appointedPlease embrace Cathy Norman the newly appointedPlease embrace Cathy Norman the newly appointed pool chair for this upcoming 2010 pool chair for this upcoming 2010 pool chair for this upcoming 2010 pool chair for this upcoming 2010 pool seasopool seasopool seasopool season. She will need the same amount of support and help that I did. n. She will need the same amount of support and help that I did. n. She will need the same amount of support and help that I did. n. She will need the same amount of support and help that I did. With Gratitude, With Gratitude, With Gratitude, With Gratitude, Mary WalkerMary WalkerMary WalkerMary Walker Box Hill North Community Pool Chair 2006Box Hill North Community Pool Chair 2006Box Hill North Community Pool Chair 2006Box Hill North Community Pool Chair 2006----2009200920092009

All Box Hill Students may include their names

on lists for sitters, yard

work or snow removal.

Is Fall yard work getting to be too

much for you?

Call Dylan Reinhardt 410-569-8364

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Golf Committee 8:00p.m.

Senior Breakfast9:00a.m.

Design Review Board& Outreach

7:30p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving

Box Hill Office Closed

No Trash Pickup

Paper Recycle

Schools Closed

Schools Closed

Schools & Box HillOffice Closed

Glass Recycle

Paper Recycle

Early Elementary Dismissal - 1p.m.

Tutoring6-7p.m. in the barn

Tutoring6-7p.m. in the barn

Tutoring6-7p.m. in the barn

Board of Directors7:30p.m.

Daylight SavingsTime Ends

Bel Air Holiday TreeLighting - 6p.m.

2 Hours Dismissal forSchools

2009 Pot Luck Dinner and Bonfire

By: Joe Hughes

On Friday October 23, the Box Hill North Community held its annual Pot Luck dinner and Bonfire event,

sponsored by the Outreach committee. Sadly, the Bonfire was cancelled due to the weather, or expressly,

monsoon rain. The absence of the bonfire though, didn’t dampen the hearts, or appetites of the 25 Pot

Luck diners who met at the Barn.

Starting at 6:30pm, outreach committee members

Carol Townsend and Elaine Nohe welcomed everyone

to the Leisure center. The Pot Luck featured an eye-

catching cornucopia of meals including meatloaf, mash

potatoes, green beans, and a tasty taco pasta

casserole prepared by Sheila Knight. Aimed at the

sweet-tooth, Shari Morris baked chocolate chip

cookies, and by popular demand, Phyllis and Jim

Kordek carried-in a cinnamon cake, yummy! The food

was so good; a few people were spotted exchanging

long-held family recipes.

Folks stayed past dinner in spite of the bonfire cancellation. It was a good night to chat-up neighbors, and

make friends. “This is such a nice way to meet new people in the community,” remarked Sheila Knight.

“It’s also nice to come up to the pot luck and not have to cook dinner at home on a rainy Friday night.”

Many thanks go to our volunteers who helped make the event a success. Vinny O’Sullivan and Bob

Townsend helped with set-up. Anne Lyle, Elaine Nohe, Cathy Norman, Carol Price, and Carol Townsend

performed clean-up duties.

Once again the community Outreach Committee worked hard to plan another great Box Hill North event.

Check the Barnstormer every month for future events.

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