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2016 Spring Newsletter

Committee News General Information in No Particular Order
The board members and the few people who volunteer
cannot do all the work alone. We need your help to Gate – Your Gate Access Card will no longer work if
organize the expertise and interests that exist within the you did not renew your membership by the end of the
Shores. The only requirement to join is living here. Spring Meeting. I will delete all gate codes for members
that are not current.
Audit/Budget Committee Report – Curious where your
money goes? Come to the Spring Meeting to find out. Gate Camera – Smile! You are on camera every time you
approach the gate. Anyone tampering with the gate will
Beach/Erosion/Waterways Committee Report – . face legal action. Your picture will be sent to the police

Landscape Committee – As always we’ll be maintaining department for identification and prosecution for
the grounds at pool & waterfront as well as adding new trespassing.
plants where possible
Beach Parking – Only current members of Hollywood
Maintenance Committee- We continue to address repairs Shores are authorized to use the gate via their Gate Access
needed on the many aging systems and structures Cards. All others are trespassing. Vehicles/trailers should
associated with our pool and waterfront. This year we plan back into the creek side of the parking lot (the side away
to install additional lighting for those summer evening pool from the River). Do not block the boat ramp or piers.
parties! Beach Area is CLOSED 10:00pm – 5:00am

Playground Committee –We hope to install a basketball WFC Chores that must be Completed on our Clean Up
court near pool but simply can’t afford it now. Mark your Weekends – How this works: The board will come up with
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calendar for the July 4 Bike Parade on July 4 at 9:00 a.m. a list of tasks that are needed for pool and boat ramp/docks
After two trips around the community, we’ll have popsicles opening. Some tasks are new and many others you have
& then jump in the pool. seen before (see below). Come to the pool house and Lorie

Pool House Committee –We will be setting up a large TV or another board member will identify a task to match your
with DVD player to entertain kids with “movie nights”. talents.

Pool Operating Committee – We are taking applications Pool, Pool House, and Pump House – Pressure wash
for lifeguards/pool operators now. We’ll even help with stains and grind rusted areas in pool, prime rusted areas,
tuition costs to get certified! Check our Web Site for paint as required, paint pool ladders, caulk cracks in
applications or Call Lorie for more info. concrete and anchor pool fence. Install diving board.

Website Committee – Our site now hosts pool party Clean and organize Pool House, replace shower curtains,
reservation forms, pool regulations, by-laws, lifeguard trim hedges, and Clean Pump House.
application form, board member info, and a “contact us”
link to email questions and concerns. Our Facebook page is Playground and Surrounding Ground – Mow and weed-
a great place to share info with neighbors. We now have eat property, trim trees and hedges, paint where needed,
over 35 “friends”. Please join us on Facebook. Check these paint and install Teeter Totter, and spread fabric and mulch.
sites often to keep up with the latest!
Beach Area – Clean up beach and picnic areas (pick up
Important Phone Numbers trash), mow and weed eat property, trim trees, spread fabric
Animal Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-475-8018 and mulch, repair bench and short pier.

Non-Emergency 911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-475-8016 Events for this year – 4 of July Bike Parade, Open
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County Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-475-8008 House, Community Yard Sale, Community Clean Up
SMECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-475-5631 Weekends, Summer Picnic, Halloween Party for Kids, Kids
Miss Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-257-7777 movie nights and more!
MetroCast Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-427-0705
Evergreen Trash Service…………………….240-468-6677 Swimming Lessons – These classes fill up fast, contact
HVFD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-373-2900 Barbara Skane - 301-290-1895 or e-mail at
Dish Network TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-926-5457 barbara_skane@olg.com these classes fill up fast, so get
STM County Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-475-4200 your child’s name on the list. (
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PAX Base Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-342-3000 1 session: June 20–July 1 M-F)
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2 session: July 11–22 (M-F)

Trivia Answers
1) 1956, 2) 600 Sq Ft 3) Calcium Htpochlorite 4) 11,684 Miles
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