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The Overlook an Independent Newsletter by and for the Residents of Snowden Overlook VOLUME 12 ISSUE 4 OCTOBER 2020 THE OVERLOOK AN INDEPENDENT NEWSLETTER BY AND FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SNOWDEN OVERLOOK Chillin’. With limited options for in- TABLE OF CONTENTS: person gatherings, SOCA arranged SOCA News …………………. 2 EDITORIAL for visits from several food trucks, Condo News…………………. 3 all vetted with health and safety in Clubs & Committees.................6 No question about it, the COVID19 mind and maintaining appropriate For Your Health …………...……8 pandemic has resulted in immense social distancing. To the delight of Book Nook...............................9 suffering, staggering loss of life, devoted users of the pool, it finally Travel ……………………..….11 created great hardship for many opened - only a few weeks later Meet Your Neighbors..............13 people and exposed deep fissures than planned - and remained open Miscellany..............................16 in many communities throughout the until October 4, giving swimmers an Public Service ……….………17 United States. Although the statis- extra week! Tech Tips …………………….18 tics show that our zipcode 21045 Rich’s Corner..........................19 has reported the most COVID19 Take a few minutes to test your fa- infections in Howard County, adher- miliarity with the ‘movers and shak- ing to state and county health di- ers’ in the community by matching rectives as well as to measures the photos on page 20 with their adopted by the Snowden Overlook names! NEXT ISSUE Board of Directors has enabled the community to remain virus-free. Wishing you a colorful fall and an January 15, 2021 early Happy New Year, DEADLINE FOR As has become routine, reports SUBMISSIONS from SOCA and the condo associa- — Pamela Bluh Van Oosten tions are included in this issue of The Christy Wilson January 8, 2021 Overlook, as well as a few commit- Editors tee reports. Instead of descriptions of far-flung, exotic destinations, the travel column features a couple of QUOTE TO LIVE BY locales much closer to home. Meet Your Neighbors shines the spotlight on a couple who have called Snow- “Nothing in life is to be den Overlook home for fifteen feared; it is only to be years! understood. Now is the Many of SOCA’s summer ‘traditions’ time to understand such as the pool parties and cele- more, so that we may brations for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Grandparents Day, and fear less.” Labor Day had to be abandoned — Marie Curie this year as was the monthly spring and summer social, ‘Grillin’ ‘n’ 1 SOCA NEWS Political Signs – ‘Tis the season. Here are the Outdoor Speakers – Two new speakers have basic requirements for such signs in Snowden Over- been installed on the deck, outside the awning. This look: should help during events when we make announce- Candidate, proposition, or other political signs ments, play games, etc. Many thanks to Joe Socha for concerning the election on Tuesday, November 3 are connecting these to the existing sound system at the subject to the following: clubhouse. – They may NOT be displayed anywhere on SOCA Community Area (along Dried Earth Blvd., on or Reopening of the Clubhouse – The board around the gates and guard house, or on or around is looking for opportunities to safely restore some the clubhouse and pool area) at any time. clubhouse activities. Unfortunately, there is nothing – Within a condominium, signs may be permit- new to report so far. ted 30 days before an election (after October 3rd), but must be removed by 7 days after the election (by November 11th). Check your condo guidelines for any Cleaning – Due to the closure of the pool and the special requirements for your condo. continued closure of the clubhouse, the cleaning con- tract has been revised to provide less frequent service. Food Trucks in Snowden Overlook – Clubhouse staff have arranged several of these. They Landscaping – The Landscaping Committee is have been popular and more are planned. SOCA evaluating proposals for improvement of the plantings plans to provide soft beverages and ice cream at fu- at the gate entrance to SO. This project is expected ture events. to include removal of dying and overgrown shrubbery and new plantings. The irrigation system for this area is also working again. 2021 Budget – Watch for a draft soon. Committees – The board is still seeking volunteers Pool – Thanks to Pool Committee chair Rich Turner, to chair the clubhouse and landscape committees. If our intrepid band of volunteer Certified Pool Opera- interested, please let anyone on the board know. tors (CPOs) and pool check-in volunteers, our pool was able to remain open through October 4. It is missed — Lou True, President already. Clubhouse Kitchen – Remodeling has been completed. There are now two dishwashers, a single, deeper sink, and a beautiful new, extended counter- top. Clubhouse Painting – A contract has been awarded for repainting the clubhouse inside and out. The work is expected to begin this month. I’m sorry to report that no clubhouse activities are expected to be disrupted as a result. 2 CONDO NEWS KENDALL I • Signs may be displayed in areas known as Limited Common Elements, like the yard in front of your The Doors of Dublin … house. Signs may not be posted in the Common Ele- … have nothing on the doors ment areas such as the area between houses. Signs of Kendall I. During the last should also not be displayed in windows. week of July, all residents had their doors painted. Choosing • Signs may be displayed 30 days prior to the elec- from a rainbow of colors, the 4 tion and must be removed 7 days after the elec- most popular choices were: tion. • Signs should be proportional to the display area. Red Theatre The political parties who provide you your signs Needlepoint Navy know what’s allowable in Columbia and will pro- Kale Green & Black vide you the right sized sign. as Night (tied for 3rd) We can’t wait to see the fall wreathes on the front — Mike Hassett, KI Board Member doors soon!! Landscaping Update KENDALL II One of the best kept secrets in Kendall I is our wood- land garden nestled between With the fall season upon us, we can all enjoy the col- the “inner ring” homes. It’s our orful landscape. Though you will now need a sweater own private sanctuary open to or a jacket, this is a great time to escape to the side- all KI residents. This past sum- walks around our lovely neighborhood and to engage mer, a number of dead arborvi- with your neighbors. No doubt, many of you have tae were replaced, areas of made some new friends in this manner during the past dead compacted grass were re- six months. sodded, and a general trimming of overgrown trees gave the In fact, it is common in Kendall II and other communities, area the equivalent of a fresh coat of paint. In October, there to find small groups gathering outside for a drink, per- are plans to power wash and re-stain the 4 benches. haps some carryout and, of course, great conversation … all while practicing social distancing. If you’ve never visited this area, take a walk through the gardens some beautiful fall afternoon. Bring a I would like to thank Rich Turner, the K II board presi- book and catch up on your reading on one of the dent, for his untiring service to our community. He took benches. Or just sit a bit and relax. the necessary training this year to become a Certified Pool Operator and was responsible for scheduling the You may get lucky and be invited to sit at Fred’s white pool attendants throughout the summer. Without volun- linen tabletop backyard café. teers like Richard, our pool would not have been open in 2020. Many thanks to all involved. Signs, Signs, Signs Thanks, too, to Joe Smothers for coordinating the sum- Well, it’s election season. Passions will be running high mer watering team responsible for the plants and with record voter turn-out expected. Feel free to dis- shrubs in the Snowden roundabout, which always looks play your red, blue, and purple colors. Just keep in exceptional. mind a few guidelines: 3 CONDO NEWS The Kendall II board continues to be actively en- gaged in compliance and property maintenance and repairs in 2020. Kendall II was built between 2005 VILLAS I and 2007, so the roofs, in particular, require more TLC as they age. Architectural Changes – You may have noticed that, The Annual Meeting of Owners in Kendall II was held during the last few months, several unit owners modi- in July and the following members were elected to fied or removed certain fairly recent changes to their the Board of Directors: front yards. This was necessary because earlier changes were made without approval. PLEASE, if President: Richard Turner you wish to make significant changes to the exterior Vice President: John Bezold of your home, SEEK APPROVAL. This applies to new Treasurer: Frank Rittermann or modified decks or patios, etc., but also to land- Secretary: Steve Reading scaping changes, especially to front yards. Examples Member at Large: Gordon Fuller include: adding gravel, stones or pavers. Again, Continued good health to all. please seek approval first to save yourself and your association the trouble and expense of dealing with — Frank Rittermann, Treasurer the consequences of a failure to do so. Architectural Guidelines – Revisions are under de- velopment by the Architectural Advisory Committee OVATION (KENDALL III) and the board. Expect to see it when issued for com- ment by the community. Meanwhile, a Quick Sum- It is difficult to comprehend that six months have mary of requirements will be distributed by email elapsed and the real threat of the coronavirus contin- and in the community document distribution boxes ues as a shroud covering the Kendall III (Ovation) res- next to mailboxes.
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