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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Molly the Lifesaver Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Squad just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver. https://ow.ly/XlEN50RiXZ0This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4342Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Turn In a Gun, Get a Food CardJoin us for a gun buyback event on April 20 at United Church of Christ of Seneca Valley. Turn in your working guns, no questions asked and receive up to $200 in Giant gift cards. Drive-thru only, 9 am-1 pm. Save lives and get rewarded! More info: https://ow.ly/ow0750Ri8OyThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4349Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, April 18 & 20CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   WINTER SEASON Select Thursday 11 AM - 2:30 PM   April 18 ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   Nomz Food Truck: Best Persian food truck in the DMV!   Black Horse Kettle Corn: The perfect salty and sweet snack.   Bread & Cupcakes: Fresh breads, hearty soups, and tasty treats.   Calypso N 'Roux: Frozen prepared chicken, meats, fish, seasonings and juices.   Gram's Jam's LLC: Homemade jams, apple butter and honey.   Izaak Walton League of America: Historic conservation organizations working to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.    Saints Row Brewing: Locally craft...
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27The Gaithersburg Police Department is gearing up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27! Safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications by dropping by our police station at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue between 10am and 2pm.Info: https://gburg.md/takebackdayThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 2930 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Autumn Flowers in Colonial Williamsburg Dolores and I spent a five day Thanksgiving weekend in Colonial Williamsburg. One of the first places we visited was the historic Powell House and grounds.  Flowers were still blooming in the gardens.  The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.  We like to visit Williamsburg several times each year and recommend the area to you as a very special travel destination. Please share your photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. The gardens at the Powell House in Colonial Williamsburg Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Colonial Williamsburg Kitchen and Garden Dolores and I always enjoy visits to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday periods are a wonderful time to visit because all of the decorations are on display. These pictures were taken on Thanksgiving day when many of our thoughts turn to good food. When you tour Williamsburg, take time to visit the kitchens and gardens and added pleasure.  These scenes are at the kitchen and gardens of the Benjamin Powell House. The following information is from the Colonial Williamsburg website: The Benjamin Powell House Property acquired by Benjamin Powell in 1763 Operated contracting ("undertaking") business at site for 20 years Powell built notable Williamsburg landmarks Benjamin Powell was a carpenter who became a contra...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Rare Birds in Colonial Williamsburg In the 18 century, there were billions of passenger pigeons in North America and those in the north migrated to Virginia and North Carolina for the winter. Squab was one of the favorite meals in Colonial Williamsburg. Doves and pigeons were delicious and young pigeons and doves were the squab. Wild birds could be shot or the young birds could be captured before they learned how to fly.  The young birds are very tender at this point. Residents of Colonial Williamsburg kept captive pigeons and doves as a food source. The birds had their own houses and would live in the houses. As stated by Elaine Shirley, the rare breeds manager at Colonial Williamsburg: “They produce offspring, we eat the offspring; they come home, the kids are gone, they lay some more...
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Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Decorations Dolores and I always enjoy visits to Colonial Williamsburg.  The Thanksgiving and Christmas season is a wonderful time to visit and enjoy the holiday decorations.  All of the wreaths are made of natural materials and they follow traditional themes for the Colonial period in Virginia.  We took hundreds of photographs in the historical area. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Holiday Wreath IMG_1243 Traditional holiday wreath at Colonial Williamsburg.  Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Holiday Safety Tips Notice From Kentlands  Neighborhood Watch James Hubbard jhubb00@verizon.net Montgomery County, Maryland Police Offer Holiday Season Safety Tips As the holiday season approaches, and in light of the three recent kidnapping and robbery incidents at the Westfield Wheaton shopping mall, Montgomery County Police would like to offer this comprehensive list of tips to help keep residents safe while shopping, while walking, and while at home.  While opportunities for robberies and burglaries increase during the holiday season, many robberies and burglaries can be prevented by keeping these safety tips in mind. When shopping: Do not become distracted by your shopping.  Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Park in well-lit parking lots and park as close t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
The Last Dahlias of the Season Dahlias have added to the colors of autumn in Kentlands and it is sad that the beautiful blooms in our home garden are now gone for the season.  We turn to our photographs for fond memories of the images that gave us much pleasure. Now, we seek the new colors of the season.  Dolores and I just returned from a five day visit to Colonial Williamsburg where we took over 800 photographs.  The colors of the season have changed but are still bountiful. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Dahlia in Kentlands I enjoy walks through Kentlands and Lakelands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With camera in hand, I attempt to capture the colors of the season.  This Dahlia was in our home garden. Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon ...
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Gaithersburg Ski Club Open to Middle, High School Students  Middle and high school students in Gaithersburg are invited to join the Gaithersburg Ski Club.  Purchase a Night Club Card, and take advantage of great skiing opportunities at Ski Liberty and Ski Whitetail every Saturday in January and February.  Packages vary, and can include equipment rentals, lessons, lift tickets, advantage cards and transportation.  Fees range from $320 to $425.  The bus departs and returns to the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.    For more information on how to join the Gaithersburg Ski Club, stop by the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School, or contact Rachel Tailby at rtailby@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301-258-6350 x144.  Please note, the registration deadli...
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Delicious Simple Plum Crumble Recipe 8-10 ripe plums 4-5 Tbsp. sugar Chilled cream, to serve   For the crumble topping: ½ stick plus 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour           A pinch of salt ¼ cup sugar A medium ovenproof dish, buttered Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and put a baking sheet on the middle shelf to heat. Halve the plums and remove the pits. Cut the halves into quarters if they are very large. Toss them with the sugar and tip them into the prepared baking dish. (For a special treat, toss the uncooked plums in a little sloe gin). To make the crumble topping, use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour with the salt until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Alternatively do this in a food processor. Stir in the sugar. Lightly sc...
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White Chrysanthemum IMG_0193 at Brookside Gardens 11/25/11 Dolores and I always enjoy visits to Brookside Gardens in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.  When you visit, be sure to have your camera in hand. Take a look at their website for the current events, exhibits and educational programs. Over 400,000 people visit Brookside Gardens each year. White Chrysanthemum IMG_0193 We attended the 51st Annual Potomac Chrysanthemum Show at Brookside Gardens on October 22, 2011.  Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Baby Gorilla at the National Zoo 11/23/11 It is fun to photograph animals and a special treat to photograph the young ones. Take time to visit a zoo, with camera in hand, and spend a few hours for personal enjoyment.  We are fortunate to be within an easy driving distance to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Dolores and I are very thankful that we can share our photographs with you.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Baby Gorilla at the National Zoo We visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC on Sunday, November 13, 2011.  Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
                    Courtesy of www.straightfromthefarm.net  Visit their website for additional pictures     and more receipes. http://straightfromthefarm.net/2009/08/24/from-the-archives-beet-cake/ CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE 1 C. margarine, softened, divided1 1/2 C. packed dark brown sugar3 eggs at room temp1 1/2 oz. dark chocolate5 medium beets/2 C. pureed beets1 t. vanilla extract2 C. all-purpose flour2 t. baking soda1/4 t. salt1/2 t. cinnamon1/4 t. nutmegconfectioners' sugar for dusting To make beet puree, trim stems and roots off beets and quarter them.  Place in heavy sauce pan filled with water.  Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 50 mins or until the beets are tender.  Drain off remaining liquid and rinse beets in cold water as they'll be too hot to handle otherwise.  Slide sk...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Holiday Events Kentlands Holiday Party featuring Santa and Carriage Rides set for December 10 The KCA will be celebrating the season at the Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10th from 6 pm to 9 pm.  Santa will be on hand, so don't forget your cameras!  Horse-drawn carriage rides will return, weather permitting.  Please call 301-948-2071 or email Activities Director, Anita Parks to sign up for this event; the deadline to RSVP is Sunday, December 4.  As tradition follows, we ask that you bring a favorite holiday dessert to share with your neighbors.   Please remember that all KCA-sponsored events and activities are open to Kentlands residents only; however, all single head-of-households are entitled to bring one adult guest. Holiday Giving ProgramOnce again the Foundation will...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Onion Pie Recipe From Dolores Kelley TO MAKE AN ONION PIE From The 18th Century Recipe Converted For the 21st Century Cook   The apples and onions sweeten the potatoes and eggs, and the butter and seasoning tie everything together. A ten-inch springform pie pan works best for this pie with a top crust.   4 -5 small Yukon gold potatoes 2 large Granny Smith Apples 2 medium yellow onions 8 large eggs   (You can make it with 4 eggs as well) 3 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly cracked pepper ½ to 1 tsp. ground (or grated) nutmeg ½ to 1 tsp. mace 4 oz. butter Frozen puff pastry or homemade pie crust.    1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2.    Boil and slice the eggs. 3.    Pare and slice the potatoes, apples and onions. Slice everything ¼ inch thick. Place the apples and potatoes in a bowl...
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Dahlia in Kentlands IMG_0037 - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs We have a cloudy, rainy day in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The last of the Dahlias in our home garden have faded with the cold weather so we must turn to our photographs for the wonderful colors that we have recently enjoyed.  This Dahlia was in our home garden in Kentlands. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Dahlia in Kentlands IMG_0037 I enjoy walks through Kentlands and Lakelands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With camera in hand, I attempt to capture the colors of the season.  This Dahlia was in our home garden. Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Brien Berard, Maryland Real Estate Agents - Laurel Real Estate
(Remax Professionals Laurel MD)
Much like her sister city Germantown, Gaithersburg residents are primarily people that commute to work in theDC. area.  The close proximity to the nations capital makesGaithersburg a prime spot for residence.  An effect of this proximityis seen in the diverse and active community of over 50,000 residents. Gaithersburg enjoys a strong economy, with local industry as well.  Major economic activitiesare biotechnology, telecommunications, and software development. Manyof these activities are related to Federal Government contracts.Because of Gaithersburg's proximity to the Nation's Capital and thesemajor industries, the City hosts many visitors, both foreign anddomestic. The city is very involved with the residents.  Throughout the year, the City sponsorsmany cultural events. During the spr...
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Volunteer Needed for the Kentlands Board of Code Compliance   There is an opening for a volunteer from the Kentlands community to serve on the Kentlands Board of Code Compliance (BoCC). The BoCC deals with the exterior appearance of Kentlands properties by investigating potential violations of community codes, which include both maintenance standards and the Kentlands Design Standards. The BoCC attempts to informally resolve violation issues and to facilitate remedial action by, for example, working with property owners to establish reasonable compliance dates. Issues are tracked until resolved.   The BoCC meets at the Kentlands Clubhouse on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM . If you are interested in serving on the BoCC, then please contact Chantel Reid at creid@cmc-management....
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Police Warn of Credit Card Theft Incidents Targeting Elderly Victims 11/20/11 Kentlands Neighborhood Watch Officers from the Montgomery County Police 4th District are investigating several incidents in which elderly citizens have become victims of credit card theft. On September 9, the wallet of an 89-year-old man was stolen while he was on an elevator in the medical office building located at 18109 Prince Philip Drive in Olney.  On October 20, the wallet of an 87-year-old woman was stolen from her purse while she was shopping at the Giant Food store located at 3860 International Drive in Silver Spring (Leisure World Plaza).  In this incident, the suspects distracted the victim by asking him to help them locate a lost contact lens. Shortly following both incidents, the suspects used the...
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Blue Cayman Iguana at the National Zoo - Dolores and Roy Kelley Photographs Dolores and I visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC last Sunday.  It was a perfect day to visit the zoo.  The Blue Cayman Iguana was one of my favorite creatures to photograph. Take time to visit your local zoo, with camera in hand, for a most enjoyable day.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Blue Cayman Iguana We visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC on a beautiful day, Sunday, November 13, 2011. Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Burmese Python at the National Zoo - Dolores and Roy Kelley Photographs This morning, I posted a blog and photographs of a beautiful tiger at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.  In one of the comments, I was asked if they still have snakes in the exhibits of the National Zoo.  The answer is a definite yes! Dolores and I enjoyed our Sunday visit to the National Zoo.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Life is good! Burmese Python We visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC on a beautiful day, Sunday, November 13, 2011. Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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