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Community Bulletin Board
Updated April 30, 2008

Social Events Calendar 2008
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        Next Event: May 24th Pool Opening Party 12-3pm

New Parking Guidelines for RV's, trailers, boats- effective 3/ 1/ 2008             Letter from Architectural Committee
       New Parking Guidelines
New Grass Cutting Guidelines Effective April 1st, 2008
       Grass Cutting Guidelines
General Guidelines
                                  List of current guidelines
                                  Homeowners Request for Architectural Changes

Tanterra Swim and Dive Team 2008 Registration
   Monday, April 28 or Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm. at Greenwood Elementary
   School Multipurpose Room. There will be a meeting beginning at 7:30 to
   review the new volunteer requirements, meet the coaches and reps, and
                             answer any questions. We will be beginning a a new and more flexible system to meet your volunteer commitments and will spend time reviewing this. Please plan to attend one of the dates to register.

An underwater Wear representative will be on hand for suit sizing and ordering and we will also have goggles, caps and other Tanterra swim items for sale.

For questions please call Colleen Swisher 301-774-0730 or Susan Johnson at 301-924-5979

"The Landscape Gardener" by Mark D. Uhl, Horticulturist

For years, Mark Uhl, a long time resident of Tanterra has been faithfully writing and publishing monthly articles in the Tanterra Today newsletter.
April 2008 Issue March 2008 Issue

Special Offer for Tanterra Residents from Van Sant Heating & Plumbing

Meet Brady. He's 4 years old, cute, and needs adoption! He is currently in a foster home sponsored by the Brittney Rescue League.
Read More...

Recommend Your Favorite Contractors (This is great!)
Do you have a contractor you're crazy about? Everyone is always on the lookout for a good plumber, electrician, lawn maintenance, termite company,
junk hauler, window washer, roofer, siding installer, driveway sealer, driveway paver, landscaper etc. Or if you live in the neighborhood and provide these services yourself, LET US KNOW! Recommend a Contractor

For Tanterra Residents Only...
Register for email notifications of important HOA
meetings, social events, neighborhood group discounts
with area contractors, and other special announcements.
Click Here

Tanterra Real Estate News:
See what's currently for sale, and what
sold 2008 YTD. Listing details & Photos included!
See past sales for 2007,2006,2005, 2004,2003,2002
See Builder floor plans for each model.

Are you a NEW Tanterra resident?
Don't be a stranger. We would love to get to know you! We have a neighborhood welcome committee and we would love to announce you on our website. Even better, email us your name and a little about yourself. You get big brownie points if you attach a family photo as well! Email us at admin@tanterra.com

Tanterra Pool Membership
Residents of Tanterra automatically belong to our pool and all activities are included in our HOA fees. Associate Memberships are also available.
Please click here for additional information.

Please remember to clean up after your pets. It's the law!
Not much can be more irritating than dealing with inconsiderate neighbors who let their dogs leave "treats" at the end of your driveway on a daily basis.
See the county "Pooper Scooper Law" and recommended guidelines for waste disposal ... Click Here

Getting ready to do some home improvements?
All residents must submit a "Request for Architectural Changes" form and receive written approval BEFORE any exterior work is started on your house. Exterior painting of your house requires samples. (Even if there is no color change). Requests are being turned around quickly. If you have any
questions regarding whether a request is necessary , call Hank Griffith at
(240) 461-7536 or email skayhank@comcast.net
Important News Articles from Architectural Committee

Homeowner Association Docs-
Covenants, By-Laws Available online in printable PDF format.
Architectural Change Request Forms

                          Moving? Print out all of the Articles of Incorporation, Covenants
                          and By-Laws that are provided on this web site or call Community
                          Paperworks to order your resale package online.
                          Sellers need to tell their settlement attorney to call Sue Barrett at
                          301-774-0234 to obtain HOA information required for settlement.

Advertise! Advertise!
Community Business Ads for Free!
Send us your info and we will design your ad and post it!
Tanterra te-Bay.... Post your own free classified ad in minutes! Announce a yard sale, post sale ads for household items, old computers, accessories , bikes, or whatever! It's easy!

Find out what's happening in the Olney Area ....

Want to know what is going on in the area and be involved in decisions effecting the Olney community? For more information visit the GOCA website. http://www.goca.org/index.html

The Olney Town Center Advisory Committee....

The Olney Town Center Advisory Committee wants to hear from you. Check information about current plans, proposals, and design elements, public meetings and other background information. Visit http://www.olneytowncenter.org

The Olney Coalition
Review Olney Development Plans

School Information
Montgomery County School Calendar - 2007-2008
Emergency information for MCPS and
K-8 Skill-Builders by Family Education.com

Sex Offender Registry www.familywatchdog.us
This is a much better website to check than the State's Sexual Offender list. It was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted. Enter your address and a map will pop up with a small icon of a house where you live. Surrounding your house you will see red, blue, and green, dots surrounding your neighborhood. The dots show where offenders live and where they work. Click on one of these dots and a picture of a person will appear with an address and the description of the crime committed. So easy!

Are You Tired of Ugly Roof Stains?
I've noticed lots of area homes that have this problem! It's especially noticeable on the steep Tanterra cape cod roofs. I did a bit of homework and found out that this is a much bigger problem than it was in the past. Surprise - it's not increased air pollution!

Apparently quite a few years ago, roofing companies changed the formula used on the back of the roofing shingles. The new backing lasts longer but is more conducive to the growth of algae. Now just after a few years, the roof starts showing those ugly black stains - especially on the North side. In no time, a new roof can look old, ugly & worn out! Our 6 year old textured roof just started to stain last year. I found out that most roofing companies recommend scrubbing with a chlorine solution that ruins the roof and kills your plants. After tedious research, I found only one single company in Maryland that uses a patented solution supplied by "American Roof Brite�". The process is absolutely safe for you, your roof, and your plants! After cleaning, the roof is treated with a special substance that keeps it looking brand new. The company was called Exterior Concepts and they are the only authorized dealer in Maryland. Cleaning was very reasonably priced too. We're so amazed and happy with our results, we want to share this good tip with our neighbors!
Call 1-800-553-4135 or 301-261-4134 See Product Website at www.arbroof.com
See a Brochure!

Special Thanks for our Tanterra catering needs this year...
Sole D'Italia Restaurant in Ashton Md.

Do you have a helpful tip like the one above that you can share on Tanterra.com? We would love to hear from you. Send info or tips and we will gladly post them for you. If you have local contractors that you have personally used and recommend, share the tip with your neighbors. Send us your suggestions!

A Tribute To All the Moms .... You'll love this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoelj7l668

Don't forget to pay your Tanterra HOA dues!
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Do you have news worthy of posting on the
Tanterra website?
Call or email Ann Joliet at 301-774-1415 or admin@tanterra.com