Swim Team Wrap-up

August 4, 2010
By Krista Brick
Swim Team Wrap-up

Both Lakelands and Kentlands swim teams wrapped up their seasons in late July touting a successful 2010. The Lakelands Lionfish finished top of the Montgomery County Swim League “J” division, earning second place in the divisional meet but enough overall points throughout the season to take the first place trophy. The Lionfish are tentatively...
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Shop Talk

August 4, 2010
By Staff
Shop Talk

“Shop Maryland Week” Begins August 8 Just in time for back-to-school shopping, August 8 – 14 has been designated “Shop Maryland Week,” according to state officials. During this week, Marylanders can enjoy tax-free shopping on clothing and footwear under $100. Examples of qualifying items are sweaters, shirts, slacks, jeans, dresses, robes, underwear, belts, shoes...
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Kentlands/Lakelands Projects Win Planning Awards

August 4, 2010
By Sonya Burke

For the first time in over five years, the Gaithersburg Planning Commission is recognizing local projects and organizations for excellence in planning. The commission publicly voted on the 2009 nominees at the June 16 meeting and plans to recognize the winners with certificates to be presented at a ceremony on September 15 at City...
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Ridgepoint Pathway Leads to Notification Questions

August 4, 2010
By Sonya Burke
Ridgepoint Pathway Leads to Notification Questions

The last leg of the Ridgepoint Pathway project in Kentlands was completed this summer, but questions are now being raised about why the neighboring community was not notified of the construction. Ted Blitgen lives in The Orchards community and says he successfully opposed the pathway, which runs between Ridgepoint Place and Quince Orchard Road,...
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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

August 4, 2010
By Staff
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Pepco The power company’s response to the power outages in Montgomery County was slow-going while communication with customers was incredibly poor. Pepco’s outage maps should be accurate, its reporting system should be reliable, and information about what is going on in the field should be gathered and shared. Alert Gaithersburg If you have not...
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Your Views

August 4, 2010
By Your Views

Say No to Lakelands Antenna To the Editor: Please do not allow the installation of this T-Mobile antenna at Lakelands. Every time we turn around, someone is proposing something which will destroy the character of the neighborhood. The existing lighting around the park is already not pleasingly aesthetic — even though practical. But a...
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