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Take time to get to know and

create relationships with your

neighbors and local businesses.

When we hold each other ac-

countable and work together

with a common goal, change

begins.

Happy New Year!

Renee Washington,

Vice President

Moving in a

New Direction

This is one of the most joyful

times of the year as we leave

behind our holiday celebra-

tions and prepare for all the

excitement and surprises that

lie ahead in the New Year!

I think all that has happened

in 2016 is a very clear mes-

sage that we must press on

and take steps in a new direc-

tion.

This new direction must be

one of action because the only

way to see change is through

action. We must be more

active in our local communi-

ties where we live, spend our

money and pay taxes. We

must be more active with

holding our community lead-

ers to task whether it’s our

state congressman or the

members of our condominium

association.

So, I challenge you in this

year of 2017...

Instead of simply complaining

about a situation, figure out a

way that you can help to im-

pact or make a difference in

that situation.

Change usually begins at

home.

Make time to attend monthly

condo association meetings

and bring your ideas so we

can see positive change here

in The Pines.

Attend community and county

meetings to make your voice

heard in the Largo/Upper

Marlboro area. Attend your

children's school events in

order to hold our educators to

task.

President’s Message

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Snow Plan 2

Important

Dates

3

What’s New? 4

Why Do We

Need

Reserves?

5

Teen

Summer Jobs

7

Christmas in

April

8

Cleaning &

Trash Schedule

9

A C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S L E T T E R F O R O W N E R S

& T E N A N T S O F T H E P I N E S

O N E C O N D O M I N I U M S Pines One News J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 1

CVI

Community Manager:

Asharelah Watford

301 596-2600 x423

Community Admin:

Letitia Thomas

301 596-2600 X200

Community Accountant:

Dawn Croft

301 596-2600 x223

Service Coordinator:

Gloria Rice

301 336-3850

Next Issue:

April 2017

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making slight pathways to the

entrances of each building’s

front and widely used rear en-

trances. After this work is

accomplished, they return to

clear the front of buildings,

steps and lead walks. Mainte-

nance staff also spreads sand,

specifically on the steps,

walkways and problem areas

in the driving lanes. Once all

main areas are cleared, the

workers begin on secondary

rear and isolated walkways.

Let It Snow! The maintenance staff is

equipped and ready for the

snow. All plans are in place.

Snow services do not actually

start until the snow has

stopped falling and/or depth

has reached approximately 2

inches. At 2 inches of snow,

the association’s snowplow

begins opening the driving

lanes throughout the parking

lots. Once the snow has

stopped, the plow begins to

widen the lanes and eventual-

ly begins to push snow from

the individual parking spaces.

Soon after the snow has

stopped or reached an ap-

proved level, the crew begins

Please be assured that the Associ-

ation works diligently with man-

agement to provide the best snow

service that it can for the com-

munity.

Lastly, we encourage all residents

to use extreme caution at all

times when traveling on foot, as

well as, in vehicles in the commu-

nity and elsewhere. We truly ap-

preciate your patience and coop-

eration during snow season.

Are you placing your trash in

plastic bags and sealing them

tightly before placing in the trash

bin?

You don’t want your trash to

spill & smell up the trash room.

Plus, it’s unfair and unhealthy to

the residents on the T-level of

your building!

FROM THE PINES ONE

MAINTENANCE CREW

As a reminder, please do not

store anything near or around

your furnace. Items so close to

the pilot light could ignite!”

SAFETY FIRST!

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Other Dates to Remember

January 16 MLK Jr. Day (Federal Holiday)

January 20 Inauguration (Federal Holiday)

February 14 Valentine’s Day

February 20 President’s Day

March 25 Maryland Day

Board Of Directors Meeting Dates

Unless notified otherwise, meetings are held the first

Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. The meetings are

held at your on-site office, Condominium No. One of

the Pines, Inc., 10210 Prince Place, Unit T-1.

January 2017 (no meeting)

February 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

April 4, 2017

Board meetings are open to all homeowners and

tenants. You are welcome to attend.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - On January 28, 2017, Prince George's County will provide an update on the NEW Re-

gional Medical Center and the Primary Health Care Strategic Plan.

Soon to be located at Largo Town Center, the New Regional Medical Center is set to be a state-of-the-art facility of-

fering a Cardiac Surgery Center, comprehensive Cancer Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Stroke and Neuro-

care Center. The medical facility will be affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and will be the first

teaching hospital in the southern region of the state.

The New Regional Medical Center is a key component to the County's Primary Health Care Strategic Plan-to transform

the County's healthcare system to support and help improve the health of residents in the County and the Southern Mar-

yland Region.

The meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but space is limited. Attendees must RSVP at www.pgplanning.org/

PHCSP.htm. FREE parking is available and continental breakfast will be provided. Attendees who will need translation

service, please call (301) 952-2021.

WHO: Prince George's County and M-NCPPC / Prince George's County Planning Department

WHAT: New Regional Medical Center County-wide Community Meeting

WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2017

9:00 am. - 10:00 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Program

WHERE: Prince George's Community College, Largo Student Center, 301 Largo Road, Largo, MD 20774

INFORMATION: Visit www.pgplanning.org/PHCSP.htm or call (301) 952-2021; TTY: (301) 952-4633

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New Tow Company

The new towing company for your association’s towing needs is:

SLT Towing & Recovery

711 Richie Road

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

240-304-6108

Towing rates are as follows:

Hook-up $175.00

Storage $ 50.00 per day

Call SLT Towing & Recovery if vehicle was towed.

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM, Sat: 9AM - 12PM & Sunday by appointment only, however you may be able to pick up your vehicle 24/7 if you give a one hour call notification. Vehi-cles parked on the property between midnight and 7 a.m. without a permit will be towed at the vehicles owner’s expense without notice.

COMING SOON - DUMPSTER WEEKEND!

GREAT NEWS! We’re been approved to have three dumpsters placed on

the Pines One property in May and again in December 2017!

Prince George’s County will drop off the dumpsters on Friday, May 5

and pick them up on Monday, May 8, 2017 and drop off dumpsters

again on Friday December 1 and pick up on Monday, December 4, 2017.

More information will follow with the locations of the dumpsters for

the Pines One Community use.

March 12, 2017

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Why Do We Need Reserves?

Equipment and major components (like the roofs) must be replaced from time to time, regardless of whether we plan for the expense. We prefer to plan and set the funds aside now. Reserve funds aren’t an extra expense—they just spread out expenses more evenly. There are other important reasons we put association monies into reserves every month: “Whether or not” to me is like “over” to you (and me). 1. Reserve funds meet legal, fiduciary, and professional requirements. A replacement fund may be required by:

Any secondary mortgage market in which the association participates (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA).

State statutes, regulations, or court decisions. The community’s governing documents.

2. Reserve funds provide for major repairs and replacements that we know will be neces-sary at some point in time. Although a roof may be replaced when it is 25 years old, every owner who lives under or around it should share its replacement costs. 3. Reserve funds minimize the need for special assessments or borrowing. For most asso-ciation members, this is the most important reason. 4. Reserve funds enhance resale values. Lenders and real estate agents are aware of the ramifications for new buyers if the reserves are inadequate. Many states require associa-tions to disclose the amounts in their reserve funds to prospective purchasers. 5. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) requires the community association to disclose its reserve funds in its financial statements.

Front End only Parking Policy can be found at www.pines1.com under Rules and Regulations, page 6:

A-5 All vehicles parking facing a building must be front end only parking. All other vehicles must be parked with a "Permit A" or "Permit Required" permit visible from the parking lot (i.e. vehicles parked along the fence line or in an open space NOT facing a building must be backed-in)

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WHO DO I CALL?

WHAT IS THEIR NUMBER?

Pines One Condominium is managed by CVI.

Mailing address: 6300 Woodside Court, Suite 10

Columbia, MD 21046

Telephone: 301-596-2600 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

301-596-2086 after-hours maintenance emergency number

Fax: 301-596-2082

Payment address: Pines One Condominium

P.O. Box 65225

Phoenix, AZ 85082-5225

Pines One On-Site Office Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Address: 10210-T1 Prince Place

Telephone: 301-336-3850

Fax: 301-350-3888

Website: www.pines1.com

Email: pinesonecondominiums@verizon.net

Police 911 – emergency

301-352-1200 non-emergency; District II

Trash Collected from trash rooms on Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat

Bulk trash is a homeowner responsibility.

Recycling Pickups on Tuesday & Thursday.

Place recyclables in appropriate containers.

Gas Sub-meter Questions about your gas sub-meter or bill?

Contact YES ENERGY MANAGEMENT at 1-800-637-4242 or

www.YesEnergyManagement.com

Exterminating Got Bugs? For free service, call Economy Pest Control at 301-261-8388 for roaches,

ants, mice, rats, and silverfish. Association is responsible for termites. Report

termites to CVI office at 301-596-2600.

Towing Call SLT Towing & Recovery if vehicle was towed. Their number is 240-304-6108

and they are located at 711 Richie Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

Vehicles can be picked up during Impound Hours listed on their website:

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM, Sat: 9AM - 12PM & Sunday by appointment only,

however you may be able to pick up your vehicle 24/7 if you give a one hour call

notification. Vehicles parked on the property between midnight and 7 a.m. without a

permit will be towed at the vehicles owner’s expense without notice.

Mailboxes For mailbox key, contact a locksmith. Residents are encouraged not to leave

mail on top of boxes for pickup to avoid lost or misplaced mail.

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2017 SUMMER JOB TRAINING FOR YOUTHS AGES 15 TO 19

Who Knew?

According to the Farmer’s

Almanac peppermint candy

not only tastes good, but it can have

both a relaxing or invigorating effect,

depending on when you use it,

Reminder

For after hours emergency

maintenance issues, please call

301-596-2086. This includes

weekends & holidays.

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Non-commercial groups of 10 or more, including schools, nonprofits, and families

can schedule their visit up to one year in advance through the museum website.

Group reservations are no longer available by phone.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/groups/passes

Ron and Rick will offer a free Spring Maintenance

Inspection to one Pines One Community Senior (age

60+) during the month of April to help you make

sure your unit is up to code.

To be considered, please call the Pines One office at

301 336-3850 to have your name submitted.

One name will be drawn & randomly selected.

Christmas In April!

One of the best ways to help animals in our

community is through useful information.

Learn more about how to report a lost or

found pet, health tips, and a wide variety of

other pet-related issues at this site:

http://www.pgspca.org

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Building Cleaning Schedule:

Monday and Thursday

10212 10214 10216 10218

10230 10232 10234 10236

10240 10242 10244 10246

10248 10250

Tuesday and Friday

10200 10202 10204 10206

10208 10210 10222 10224

10226 10228

Trash Pickup:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday &

Saturday.

No pickup Wednesday and Sunday

Extermination:

The Association has a contract which covers

roaches, ants, silverfish, rats, crickets and

mice. Contact Economy Pest Control, 1-800-

498-1166 or 301 261-8388 to schedule an

appointment. Service is available on the 1st

& 3rd Saturday of each month.

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Condominium No. One of the Pines, Inc.

10210 Prince Place—T1

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Phone: 301 336-3850

Fax: 301 350-3888

E-mail:

pinesonecondominiums@verizon.net

Your input for the newsletter is appreciated!

Please drop by or call in your comments &

suggestions to the Pines Ones office !