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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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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
Want to live near here? Seach For Homes In Gaithersburg MD Here Short Sales Help for Gaithersburg MD HomeownersPreparing your family for a short sale. .When we are working with a seller who is doing a short sale and the lender finally approves the contract. . The seller have just a few short weeks to get ready to move out. Our services take in consideration that you will need a new place to move and we take that responsibility by preparing you for this move.  We take the worry away and we cooerdinate your move according to your short sale. . we find you a home to go to as part as our services. We take action according to the time frame the lender is giving us for you. During the process of selling your property. . you should be preparing for your move slowly. Make a plan of the steps y...
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Historic Designation Requested For Kentlands Firehouse Notice - Joint Public Hearing: HD-34 (Kentlands Firehouse), 12/5/2011  CITY OF GAITHERSBURG31 South Summit AvenueGaithersburg, Maryland 20877Telephone: 301-258-6330 NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING The City of Gaithersburg Mayor and Council and Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the time and place noted below. Meeting: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGApplication Type: HISTORIC DESIGNATIONFile Number: HD-34, Historic Designation Application - Kentlands FirehouseLocation: 321 FIREHOUSE LANEApplicant: CITY OF GAITHERBURG HISTORIC DITRICT COMMISSION Day/ Date/Time: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7:30PMPlace: GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL IMPORTANT The application requests historic designation of the Kentlands Firehouse at 321 Firehouse Lane...
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Spoon Mums at Longwood Gardens 11/13/11 If you enjoy Chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers, now is a good time to visit Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Kennett Square is located just west of Wilmington, Delaware. The current exhibit in the very large Conservatory is the Chrysanthemum Festival.  It is a good place to spend a day for pure pleasure and any needed attitude adjustment. Longwood Gardens is one of our favorite travel destinations.  It is about 127 miles from our home in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  If you need a hobby that you can take into retirement, try travel and flower photography.  I have over 20,000 pictures in my Facebook albums if you wish to see them.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  The Chrysanthemu...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Autumn Rose in Kentlands I enjoy my regular walks through the Kentlands and Lakelands communities in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With my camera in hand, I seek the changing colors of the season. It was still dark for my early walk this morning and the sky was lighted by a full moon. Have an outstanding weekend and please share photographs from your favorite places.  Thursday, November 3, 2011 walk through Kentlands with camera in hand.  Seeking the colors of autumn.  Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Audrey June-Forshey, GRI, Gaithersburg, MD
(RE/MAX Realty Services)
Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Realty Services | (240) 403-0400 10 Glazebrook Ct, Gaithersburg, MD What a Great Home! 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $374,900 Year Built 1977 Sq Footage 1,126 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Covered spaces Lot Size 5,400 sqft HOA/Maint $13 per month DESCRIPTION Awesome home centrally located in the heart of 20878! There is light hardwood flooring through out the main level. Large living room and separate dining room Granite counter tops. Great fenced back yard! Cozy fireplace in the recreation room. Fourth Bedroom is den/study on lower level with a private full bath. Close to the Kentlands shops. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining r...
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Thousand Bloom Mum At Longwood Gardens A single Chrysanthemum plant with 1,000 blooms is one of the featured displays in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  The Chrysthemum Festival runs until November 20 so you still have time to make the trip to Longwood Gardens with your camera in hand.  It is one of our favorite destinations and we try to attend all of the major exhibits during the year. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. The Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens always provides opportunities to enjoy and photograph the Autumn Flowers on display.  Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
  "Fernando, we want to see homes before we talk to a loan officer. . and only then. ."   Stop! There is something you should know now. .  Getting a pre-qualification should be your FIRST STEP It costs nothing to determine if you can buy a home right now and the price range in which you should be looking. . should you not  have the range of your affordability before you can start looking for homes? A loan officer will help you with this and we will be glad to recommend one to you "Stop, only SERIOUS buyers seek for a pre-approval before looking for a home. . .CHECK OUR POLICY HERE I know the temptation is there to “go see what’s -- out there” but I can assure you that you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Most buyers will start their home search outside of their price range an...
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Experience Cultural Delights in an Elegant Setting with Music at the Mansion SeriesPosted 11/10/11     Gracing the landscape since 1900, Gaithersburg’s Kentlands Mansion provides an intimate setting for an evening of musical delights.  With the new Music at the Mansion series, patrons can enjoy a variety of musical styles in the elegant surroundings of this stately home. On Saturday, November 26, the Mansion hosts Around the World with Silver Roots.  Shawn Wyckoff (flute) and Maria Millar (violin) perform a rich blend of classical and world music with luxurious tone, technical mastery and superb musicianship.  The flute and violin are two of the most beloved instruments, and their likeness can be found in virtually every culture’s music.  Julliard-trained musicians Wyckoff and Millar pe...
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Do you have ornamental cabbage in your garden? When I walk through Kentlands, I see a lot of ornamental cabbage.  It seems that many love this plant but I am told that others do not care for it.  What are your thoughts? Please share photographs from your favorite places in the the comments for this post. Ornamental Cabbage Thursday, November 3, 2011 walk through Kentlands with camera in hand.  Seeking the colors of autumn.  Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Adds New Location to Safe Speed Enforcement Program 11/9/11   A new location has been approved for enforcement efforts under the City of Gaithersburg’s Safe Speed Program.  The speed enforcement cameras, which became operational on November 1, 2011, are deployed in both directions of Christopher Avenue.  The posted speed limit on Christopher Avenue is 30 miles per hour. Jurisdictions within Montgomery County were granted the authority to operate the cameras in 2006.  Conducted in conjunction with the City of Rockville, the Town of Chevy Chase and Montgomery County, Gaithersburg’s Safe Speed Program authorizes the use of the cameras in residential and school zones with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.   The Gaithersburg Police Department conducted traffic surveys t...
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By Bob Myers, Montgomery County MD Real Estate
(Re/Max Realty Services)
How’s the Gaithersburg, Darnestown and North Potomac Real Estate Market in 20878? The Gaithersburg, Darnestown and North Potomac real estate market is in good shape in zip code 20878 compared to last year at this time - the average sold price is up by 11%; the average days on market is down 5%; and sellers are getting close to what they are asking - 95% of the list price. What Has Sold? In September, 24 single family homes, 11 condos and 10 town homes were sold. There was 1 short sale and 6 foreclosures in the 20878 zip code. The neighborhoods with the most homes sold were Lakelands and Kentlands, which is no surprise, considering how large these communities are. Do you want to stay up to date on what homes are selling for in your neighborhood? Then sign up for our Market Snapshot Repor...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
  "Appraisals Don't Lie"     As we were ready to yet SAVE another one of our clients form a foreclosure. . We got the listing, we got a buyer, we got an approval . .. .and then we got hit with the unexpected  "Fernando, we got a problem. . The new buyers appraisal did not make it to the agreed sales price. ." That was a problem, but easily fixed under normal circumstances..  but who says short salesare normal The steps we take are aggressive and designed to SHOCK and AWE the investor with theses news.. "I know, you were expecting to sell this property but. .it turns out that the value has dropped even more than we anticipated." Here is a copy of the appraisal Here is a copy of the latest comparables  and I need for you to change your approval letter. . . thank you! Most often, we do no...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Cleaning An Egged Car 11/07/11   Every now and then cars in our neighborhood have been egged.  So, many have asked how to remove the eggs. Ted Blitgen provided these tips for his Kentlands neighbors A solution for removing the egg:If you've ever been victimized by neighborhood pranksters or vandalism, you've likely had your car egged. While discovering an egged car is nerve racking, trying to remove the egg and yolk creates further irritation. The key is to remove the egg stain shortly after the incident. However, if the egging occurred overnight, or while you were out of town, the yolk will crust, making removal twice and hard. Here are a few tips for removing egg from cars, without ruining the paint. Step 1: If possible, do not allow the egg to sit on the car for an extended period, e...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Good excuse for autumn fat If you are a squirrel, you have a good reason to fatten up before the winter season. The rest of us will still have to suffer with our diets. I met this furry neighbor on my Sunday afternoon walk through Kentlands. Life is good in Maryland. Please share your photographs in the comments for this post. Perhaps, you might have images of other good reasons to fatten up in the fall. Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
What is your favorite autumn color? I just returned from a long walk through the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  The leaves are brilliant with their fall colors. It is hard for me to select a favorite color. The Dahlias are still blooming even though we had snow last weekend. Life is good! Please share your favorite autumn photographs in the comments for this post. Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show, National Capital Dahlia Society, September 25, 2010, Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, Maryland. Montgomery County. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
The Colors of Autumn 11/06/11 I enjoy walks through the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With my camera in hand, I try to capture some of the changing colors of the season. This is an image that is easily missed if you do not look closely at the dried up plants in the flower gardens. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. This is what a Coneflower looks like after the blossom is long gone. The location is Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Notice to Kentlands Residents of City Election, City of Gaithersburg, Maryland Registered voters are entitled to vote in the City of Gaithersburg Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  This election is for the purpose of electing three City Council Members. Each one of the three candidates elected shall serve a four year term. Mayor Sidney Katz has circulated a letter requesting support of the three incumbents, Jud Ashman, Cathy Drzyzgula and Ryan Spiegel.  The other two candidates are Paula Ross and Tom Rowse.  Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  The polling place is Church of Jesus Christ Of The Latter Day Saints, 16 Kent Gardens Circle, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Please plan to cast your votes and encourage your neighbors to participate in this election. Watch for this si...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
What to take to bed with you Notice from Kentlands Neighborhood Watch   KentlandsNeighborhoodWatch@yahoogroups.com Subject:  What to take to bed with you Even if your car does not do this, tell all your friends & relatives & neighbors who could use this for help. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you c...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
White Chrysanthemums in Maryland Autumn is a time to enjoy beautiful flowers in Maryland.  Chrysanthemums are among our favorites. The kinds of Chrysanthemums that most of of us have in our gardens are not what you will see when you attend the shows conducted by the outstanding gardeners in the region.  These pictures are a couple of examples from the recent show at Brookside Gardens. Life is good in Maryland and we are very thankful that we have such beautiful blooms to enjoy. Please share your favorite photographs in the comments for this post. 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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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Sunny Day Chrysanthemum We have an absolutely beautiful sunny day in Maryland and I thought I would share this beautiful yellow Chrysanthemum with you.  Dolores captured this image in the Conservatory at Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. We are truly thankful to have beautiful chrysanthemums in Montgomery County.  Chrysanthemum Display:  Autumn Harvest is the seasonal Conservatory Display at Brookside Gardens. October 8 through November 20, 2011. Our visit was on October 22.  Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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