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The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009
Volume 69,
Issue 3
Photo: © 2009
Brough Schamp
Hayden White
Page 3
Oktoberfest
Page 6
John Burkhardt
Page 10
COP Page 11
Notice of Annual
Meeting Page 11
Halloween Party
Page 12
Holly Hill Update Stoneleigh Residence
Page 13 Under Attack Page 14

2 Fall , 2009 The Stoneleighite
President’s Message
Dear Fellow Stoneleigh
Residents,
Since the leaves have
changed colors and the
holidays are fast approaching,
it is worth reflecting on
another wonderful year in
Stoneleigh. In addition to
living in such a great neighborhood, we
have much to be thankful for. I would
like to personally thank all those who
organized such events as the Labor Day
Fair, Oktoberfest, Kids Try-Athlon, the
Stoneleigh Stampede, the Halloween
Parade, and much more. A special
“thank you” goes to the Stoneleigh
Citizens on Patrol, for giving of their
time to keep an eye on the
neighborhood. I would ask that you
please consider volunteering for the
Stoneleigh COP, either by walking,
Community Calendar
biking, or driving the neighborhood.
The COP really makes a huge
difference.
Thanks to all those who pay their
annual dues and donate to the general
fund for neighborhood upkeep and
planting of trees, the neighborhood
once again ends the year in solid fiscal
condition. As a reminder, we will be
holding the Association annual meeting
on Thursday, December 10 th , at 7:00
pm, at the Stoneleigh Elementary
School.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday
season and I would like to thank
everyone on the community, pool, and
social committees once again for the
many hours of volunteer work -- it truly
was a pleasure working with all of you.
Warmest Regards,
Jon Carpenter
Please mark your calendar now for these important events: More details will be available on the
Stoneleigh email circuit.
Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, Dec 10
Ston. Com. Assoc. Annual Meeting, Dec 12
IN THIS ISSUE
Santa Tour, Wednesday, Dec 23, tentative
Pool Committee…………..……………..…..Page 4 John Burkhardt………………..……..………Page 10
Board of Governors……………………………….4 Citizens On Patrol…………..……….…….………11
School Liaison……..………………………………5 Notice of Annual Meeting…………………………11
Oktoberfest….………………….…………………6 Kids Halloween Party..…………………………….12
Outside Affairs, Traffic and Roads………..…… ..7 Holly Hill…….…………………………………….13
Bowling League…………..………………………8 Stoneleigh Residence Under Attack…….…………14
―Old Scouts‖ Reunion……………………………8 Board of Governors Election.………………………14
Garden Club and Potting Shed…….…………… 9 Labor Day Sponsors……..………………………….15
Cub Scout Pack…….……………………………10 Community Resource List…………………………..16
The Stoneleighite is published quarterly by the Stoneleigh Community Association, Inc. Letters to the Editor, news items, photos
and announcements of interest to Stoneleigh residents are solicited and will be printed whenever possible. Send items to the editor,
Lee Starkey, 919 Kingston Road, 410-377-2748, starkey919@verizon.net, or associate editor, Cara Walen, 710 Stoneleigh Road,
410-828-4034, carawalen@yahoo.com. The deadline for the winter issue is January 25, 2010.

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 3
Hayden White Wins ITA South/Southeast Regional Singles Title
Fredericksburg, Va. – Washington and Lee
University first-year student Hayden White
claimed the championship singles title on
Monday afternoon at the Intercollegiate Tennis
Association (ITA) Division III South/Southeast
Region Championships hosted by Mary
Washington University. White posted a 6-0
record over the three-day event, outlasting a
field of 64 singles players. On Monday,
October 5, he defeated Haverford first-year
student Kevin Caulfield in the semifinals by a
score of 6-1, 7-6 (4), before knocking off Johns
Hopkins senior David Maldow in the
championship match by a score of 6-2, 6-2. ….From W & L sports website October 5, 2009
Hayden, who resides on Marlborough Road with parents Beth and Patrick White and sister Chelsea, is a
June 2009 graduate of Towson High. Beth writes, “Hayden was attracted to Washington & Lee because of
its academic reputation. Despite being recruited by several Division I programs, he chose W & L because he
knew that he might be able to play high in the line-up and ultimately have a shot at gaining All-American
status. He was obviously delighted that he was able to acquire the All American title just 30 days into his
freshman year by capturing the regional conference title in early October, after defeating John's Hopkins
number 1 player and top-seeded David Maldow in straight sets. He hopes to be able to repeat it, but knows
the competition is difficult .
“After winning the regional tournament, Hayden went onto compete against the top 8 players in the
Division III singles bracket at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Small College
Championships held at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama. Despite being the only
freshman in the elite 8 competition, Hayden was able to earn a fourth place finish.
“Hayden was the third highest ranked recruit coming into Division III tennis this past year. He's looking
forward to the spring season at Washington & Lee when team competition starts.”
Reflections of Fall
I gaze out my window at the majestic oak tree across the street and marvel
that it began its life as a small, insignificant acorn. The squirrels are busily
gathering the acorns that will sustain them as they endure a long, harsh winter.
Nearby the leaves on the trees are bursting with exuberant color, shades of golden and
crimson, nature’s paint box at work! No longer green, the leaves seem to be saying a
glorious farewell as whirling and twisting, they tumble to the ground, brightening our
lawns and sidewalks.
As winter approaches, other trees are stripped completely bare of leaves, exposed. But
my oak tree, with miraculous strength, withstanding fierce wind storms, even when the
whole tree is encased in sparkling ice, holds on tenaciously to its clusters of now brown
and curled leaves.
We see these trees as ―lifeless,‖ but the work of preparing for the next springtime has
already begun. And our hearts will be delighted once again to see lovely green leaf
corsages popping out of lifeless bark, unfurling their beauty for all to see!
Marquerite Stucki

4 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
The 2009 pool season ended
September 13 th . I hope everyone enjoyed
themselves and I appreciate the many
compliments I received over the course
of the summer.
I'm happy to report that the pool repair
we authorized over last winter was
successful. The water looked crystal
clear all summer and our staff did a nice
job keeping the property clean.
The Sharks continued to dominate the
Free State league that they compete in
and put together another undefeated
season. Thanks to George Kennedy and
his assistants for their hard work with
our swimmers.
The Synchronized Swimmers gave us
another great performance, thanks to all
of the dedicated coaches and the girls
Pool Committee Report
who participated. The Labor Day fair
was a huge success once again. Thanks
to Dean and Nicole Johnson and the
many volunteers that gave their time to
this annual tradition.
Finally, I want to thank the 2009 pool
committee for their contributions, and
ask that you please thank them as well
when you see them: Peter Bulkley
(treasurer), Keith Voss (grounds and
maintenance), Ellen Roberts (minutes
and event updates), Matt Bollinger
(social), Gwen Bowie and Kelly Reif
(non-resident memberships), Dave
Dorsey (resident memberships), Shelly
Roseborough (Sharks liaison), and Mike
Schuh (Synchronized Swim liaison).
They have given a lot of their time over
the past two years and a few will
continue to serve the pool committee.
The incoming chairperson and pool
committee members for 2010 will be
announced at the annual meeting in
December. I will also give a re-cap of
the season at that time and talk about
some future considerations being
discussed for the pool. Please try to
attend this meeting, especially if you
have suggestions.
Kevin Bowie, Pool Chairperson
2009 BOARD OF GOVERNORS, STONELEIGH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
President Jon Carpenter 830 Kingston Road 410-377-4891
1st Vice President Guido Galvez 609 Kingston Road 410-377-0086
2nd Vice President Pat Broome 7102 Rich Hill Road 410-823-0654
Secretary Anita Anson 603 Kingston Road 410-372-0820
Treasurer Richard Letocha 604 Stoneleigh Road 410-337-8367
Past President Dean Johnson 804 Kingston Road 410-377-4047
Garden Club Nancy Talbott 825 Wellington Road 410-377-0542
Greening & Recycling Brough Schamp 6907 Avondale Road 410-769-8016
Pool Committee Kevin Bowie 7110 Bristol Road 410-321-7932
Improvements & Restrictions Warren Anderson 602 Kingston Road 410-377-4205
Outside Affairs, Traffic & Roads Kathleen Williams 703 Stoneleigh Road 410-299-7011
School Liaison Marcie Hipple 815 Kingston Road 410-377-2971
Security COP Joe Oddo 704 Regester Avenue 410-377-6508
Social Co-chair Cara Denney 6904½ Petworth Road 410-377-0293
Social Co-chair Karla Whitman 704 Hatherleigh Road 410-321-1658
Stoneleighite Editor Lee Starkey 919 Kingston Road 410-377-2748

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 5
School Liaison Report By Marcie Hipple
Baltimore County Calendar
Nov 16-20 American Education Week. Jan 18 Dr. King.’s Birthday observed—
Please visit your child’s classroom
schools and offices closed
Nov 19 Report cards distributed Jan 28 Second marking period ends
Nov 23 Elementary Conference Day. Schools Jan 29 Professional Development Day,
closed for elementary students
schools closed for all students
Nov 26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday—schools and
offices closed
Feb 11 Distribution of report cards
Dec 24-
Feb 15 Presidents’ Day—schools and
Jan 3 Christmas/winter break
offices closed
Stoneleigh Elementary School
900 Pemberton Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-887-3600
Nov 16 Grade 4 Visitation
Nov 17 Grade 2 Visitation
Nov 18 Grade 1 Visitation
Nov 19 Grade 5 and Kindergarten Visitation
Nov 20 Grade 3 Visitation
Nov 23 Elementary Parent /Teacher Conferences
Nov 30 Magnet School Applications
Towson High School
69 Cedar Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-3608
Nov 16 All Honors Concert - 7:00 pm (Meyerhoff)
Nov 18 Parent Visitation Day
Nov 24 Fall Sports Banquet - 6:00 pm (Auditorium)
Dec 1 Meet the Coaches Night - 6:00 pm
(Auditorium)
Dec 3 Financial Aid Night - 7:00 pm (Library)
Dec 10 Winter Concert - 7:00 pm (Auditorium)
Dec 17 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:15 pm
Jan 7 Academic Planning Night - 7:00 pm
Feb 12 Freshman Magnet Breakfast - 8:00 am
(Cafeteria)
Dumbarton Middle
300 Dumbarton Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-887-3176
Nov 17 Grade 6 Visitation Day
Nov 18 Grade 7 Visitation Day
Nov 19 Grade 8 Visitation Day and report
cards distributed
Dec 2-5 Book Fair
Dec 8 Stoneleigh Grade 5 Orientation
Jan 5 Parent conference registration
Jan 6 Parent Conference Day: 3:30—5:30
PM
Jan 11 Grade 8 Winter Concert: 7:00 PM
Jan 13 Grade 7 Winter Concert: 7:00 PM
Jan 19 Grade 6 Winter Concert: 7:00 PM
Jan 26 Grade 5 Parent Orientation: 7:00 – 8:30
PM
Jan 27 National Art Honor Society Inductions:
6:00 PM
Feb 11- School Play: 7:00 PM
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Feb 18 Science Fair: 6:00 PM (snow date: Feb
25)

6 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
Oktoberfest 2009 By Karla Elliott Whitman
Rain, wind and one of the lowest temperatures in Baltimore’s history did not stop the
annual Oktoberfest in Stoneleigh! The social committee wants to thank everyone who
bundled up, put on their raingear and made this year’s event a night to remember.
Cheers to each of you!
Ben Faraone, Dave Frisch, Jeff Whitehead Jeff Woolley, Barb & Joe Cirelli
Jen Bollinger & Annie Brown
Richard &
Pheobe
Letocha
R
Tracey &
Norman
Townsend
Melissa Oddo & Amy Godat

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 7
Outside Affairs, Traffic and Roads
By Kathleen Williams
Dumpster Days Are Once Again A Huge Success Thanks
to the efforts of several neighbors, Dumpster Day this year
was as much about keeping things out of the landfill as putting
them in. Carol Newill arranged for THE LOADING DOCK to
collect usable building materials. Collected items go to their
“store” to be sold at reasonable costs to homeowners. She
also arranged for VELOCIPEDE BIKE PROJECT to collect
bikes that are refurbished and then used in the Baltimore
area to keep cars off the road. Bernie Donnenenberg
collected clothing, toys and household items for Baltimore
County SOCIAL SERVICES. Three trucks full of electronics
were taken to the Recycling Center of the Baltimore County
Waste Management Center. Chris Iler and other Scouts
collected Aluminum for Boy Scout Troup 102. Other metal
was sorted into a dumpster specifically for recycling metal at
the County’s White Marsh center. Three additional dumpsters
were filled with non-metal bulk trash.
Kathleen Williams, Carol Newill, Paul Shamp, a volunteer, with Brough Schamp on top of the world.
Here’s Brough with the truck.
Stoneleigh’s annual Dumpster Day is sponsored by the Committee
for Greening and Recycling. We colleccted over $500 in donations
to support the shade tree planting program. Brough Schamp
schedules the dumpsters at no charge to the community through
Baltimore County, and also obtained the special permit to recycle
the large number of electronic items. All this couldn’t happen
without the help of many volunteers. My Google Group email
generated lots of volunteers. Your help is critical to making this
successful and it is much appreciated.
Traffic Calming The Maryland Legislature passed enabling
legislation for speed cameras to be placed in school and construction zones. Baltimore County passed the
necessary legislation and speed cameras will be installed before this Stoneleighite is in your hands.
There will be a camera on Dumbarton Road, but not on Regester in this first installation phase.
Historic District Tax Credits These tax credits are still funded, but in light of current economic
conditions, they could be eliminated, so if you are planning work, I would encourage you to make
application soon. This is just a reminder that because Stoneleigh was added to The National Register of
Historic Places as a Historic District in November 2003, residents are eligible for tax incentives against
their state income tax for approved work done to their homes. Baltimore County enacted legislation
making additional credits available. State credits of 20% of the cost of approved work are applied to
State income tax. County credits of an additional 20% are applied to property taxes. Applications must
be submitted to the State and County and approved by them before work begins or the credits will
not be given. I have compiled booklets with information intended to assist homeowners in determining
whether their planned work qualifies for the tax incentives and to provide a guide to the necessary forms
and data. If you would like a copy of the booklet, please call me at 410-299-7011, or email me at
Kathleen.Williams@longandfoster.com.

8 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
Stoneleigh Mixed Bowling League By Nancy Talbott
The 37 th consecutive year of
Stoneleigh duckpin bowling is off to
another great start. We started out with
13 teams, but not full teams. So it was
decided to disband the 13th team and fill
in the missing spots. Six new people
joined us this year. We have several who
are returning after a year off. It is a great
way to meet new people, have fun and
even get in a little aerobic exercise. All
ages are welcome to bowl – we have
players as young as 22 and as young as
92!
The competition is tough already with
some high statistics on the books. Dave
Rittmeyer has a high set of 444 and Diana
Rush has a 361. For high game, we have
Dave Rittmeyer with a 171 and Kathy
Bacon with a 139. Team averages are
fairly close this year, which makes for
some exciting games. The team in first
place at the moment is Team #4, The
Simpsons, with a 17-7 win/loss record.
Team members are Meg Elseroad,
Natalie Talbott, Steve Baloga and Jay
Damon. The theme for names this year is
cartoons or cartoon characters. Second
place team is #12, Li’l Pigs & Big Bad
Wolf. Team members are Lauren Jaques,
Pat Tatar, Joan Spurrier and Mike Grillo.
High team set is #2, Danger Mice, with a
1335; second place is #4, The Simpsons,
with a 1316.
Our Halloween party will be Thursday,
Oct. 29 th , with costumes being optional.
Everyone brings something tasty to eat or
drink, making for a very interesting
evening. We will have our Christmas
party on Thursday Dec. 17 th . The league
is as much about having a fun time
together with friends and neighbors as it
is about bowling.
If you are looking for something to do
on an otherwise boring Thursday
evening, come join us. No experience
necessary. The season is 16 weeks in the
first half and 16 weeks in the second half,
with a roll-off in the first week or two in
May. If a full time commitment is not
what you want, then we are always
looking for people to be substitutes. You
don’t have to be regular bowler or already
have an average. If you just have to want
to have fun and meet new people, come
on down. Prices are: as a regular bowler
$12.00 and as a substitute $8.50. If you
have any questions, please
feel free to call me, Nancy
Talbott, league secretary,
410-377-0542.
“Old Scouts” never die. . . they just go to another Camporee!
There are those who claim that the Stoneleigh Boy Scout
Troop 352, of the Baltimore Area Council, enjoyed its heyday
in the mid 1940s to 50s. Those were the days of summer
camps like Camp Howell on the bay, Camp Rodney on the Elk
River in Cecil County, and Broadcreek in Harford County,
learning new skills such as canoeing, cooking, swimming, firebuilding
(without burning the tent down) and in the process
making new friendships that last a lifetime. Some of the
scouts went on to form a sea scout unit, Ship 352, which
opened even more horizons to metropolitan-bred fellows. At
the Labor Day Fair this year, seven “old scouts” got together
to reminisce. Pictured here from the left are Lee Starkey,
John Patten, David Dishler, Terry Feelemyer, Carl Hossfeld,
Chip Wood and Andy Adkins. By Lee Starkey

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 9
The Garden Club of Stoneleigh
By Sara Douglas
The Garden Club of Stoneleigh’s schedule for the coming months includes the following. All activities
are open to guests and non-members. Please contact Sara Douglas, (410) 560-9026, for more
information.
Tuesday, November 10, 11:30 am, business meeting and brown bag lunch at the home of Betty
Ford, 9403 Seven Courts Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236. At 1:00 pm, “Arrangements for the
Holidays” will be presented by Susan Koterwas, Floral Designer from Radebaugh Florists. Join
us to learn how to make beautiful floral designs for your home this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 8, 12:00 pm, Christmas Luncheon at Christopher Daniel Restaurant, 106
W. Padonia Road, Timonium, MD. Please bring a new, unwrapped present for a child to benefit
“Toys for Tots”. Contact Sara Douglas to reserve your place (410) 560-9026.
Tuesday, January 12, 10:45 am, at Jan Smith’s home, 604 Hastings Road, Towson, MD 21286.
Tyler Diehl, head of gardens at Ladew Topiary Gardens, will be providing a demonstration on
“Table Top Topiaries”. Join us for this fascinating and informative demonstration! Business
meeting and brown bag lunch to follow demonstration.
WHAT IS AN HERB?
An herb is a plant or part of a plant that is
used for food, medicine, flavoring or scent and
includes a wide variety of plants. Many of these
plants have a long tradition of medicinal uses
that have actually been proven scientifically to
be effective.
Carrie Engel of the Valley View Nursery in
Cockeysville spoke to the Garden Club of
Stoneleigh and discussed the use and growing
patterns of herbs. A small window box or a
strawberry type jar are good ways to have herbs
From the Potting Shed
By Sara Douglas
fresh and handy to the kitchen. Some will grow
in partial shade as well as full sun. Choose annual
or tender perennial herbs for best results
indoors. After the ground freezes, mulch your
herb garden. Use the dried herbs to make oils,
vinegars, potpourris, wreaths, soaps, candles,
etc.
There is an excellent handout at the garden
center about herbs and their care and feeding.
Carrie Engel will be available to answer other
questions. An herb garden close to the kitchen
encourages their use in culinary dishes.

10 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
Cub Pack 352 has received several new
scouts since September and a new Tiger
Den has been started. We welcome
Maggie Tindall as our new Den leader for
that den! The new scouts, and all of our
returning scouts, have been busy. We
visited the possums, ducks, turtles and
fish of Marshy Point Nature Center earlier
in October. An injured turtle was found
and a recovered turtle was released back
into the wild.
Stoneleigh Cub Scout Pack 352 Update
Later in October, we had a family
event, returning to North Run Farm in
the Greenspring Valley. The scouts
tested themselves in the maze, and
everyone returned! It was a brilliant day and The cubs meet the park ranger at Marshy Point
many pumpkins were found, destined to become
Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, the Pack meeting for October was a Halloween
costume party with entire families attending. A very “scary” time was had by all.
Coming up this fall, the Pack has a Neighborhood Cleanup Day scheduled where our scouts
will clean yards for our neighbors in Stoneleigh, Anneslie and Wiltondale, who might otherwise
might not be able to do the work themselves. This will be followed in December with a trip to
Pickersgill to cheer the residents with our rendition of Christmas carols and other holiday
favorites.
It is never too late to join scouting. If you know of a 1 st -5 th grader who would enjoy scouting,
encourage them to give us a call for more information.
Alan Bowman, Committee Chair, Cubpack352@gmail.com
PHOTO
The Stoneleigh Community Congratulates
John Burkhart
John Burkhardt, the son of Kim and John Burkhardt of Wardman
Road, graduated from Towson High School and is attending UMBC.
John is an accomplished drummer in a national music program and
toured with a grammy-winning group last February.
Welcome to Stoneleigh, Luke!
Jeff and Cara Walen are proud to welcome the birth of another Redskin
fan, Luke Xavier Walen, to their home at 710 Stoneleigh Road. Luke
was born on August 28, 2009, weighing in at 6lbs 14 oz. Mom, Dad,
and baby Luke are doing great!

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 11
An Important Message From Stoneleigh Citizens On Patrol
By Joe Oddo, Chair and Jeff Walen, Incoming Chair
Jon Carpenter, President of the Stoneleigh Community
Association, spoke recently with Chief Jim Johnson of the
Baltimore County Police Department, who stated that there has
been a number of break-ins in the area of Wiltondale, Anneslie,
and Idylewylde. He is asking that all residents be aware of
their surroundings and use caution when securing their homes.
Please keep your doors locked, garages secured, and automobiles locked. The police are
patrolling all neighborhoods, including Stoneleigh in both marked and unmarked cars.
Chief Johnson urged common sense. Leave lights on in your home when you are not there.
Leave music on or the TV on as well, as this gives the impression that someone is home. The
break-ins usually occur when people are not home, and have happened during the day and
evening. Do not leave items such as bikes, strollers or lawn equipment unattended outside.
If you see something suspicious, please do not hesitate to call the police. No matter how
insignificant you feel it is, please call. DO NOT CALL THE COP BUILDING OR MEMBERS
OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD! CALL THE POLICE AT 911, OR
410.887.2222.
All COP patrollers, please try to make extra patrols during the fall season if
your schedule permits. Please e-mail me (Jeff Walen, jfwalen@yahoo.com)
with your availability to patrol. We would like to have at least one patroller on
the streets of Stoneleigh during evening hours, particularly from 7pm - 1am.
Photo by Karen Jackson of Anneslie
Stoneleigh COP Bike Patrol Rolls on
Halloween
At 10:00 pm October 31 st , sixteen COP bikers
made the rounds of Stoneleigh streets to ensure
a peaceful conclusion to Halloween. Pictured
here from the left are:
Matt Hampton, Chris Lehmann, Nate
Collamer, Nick Resurreccion, Eric Paltell,
Super Hero Steve Broussard, Brian Schwanke,
Joe Brandli (back), Tom Blanks, Pat Bollinger
(back), Peter Malmquist, Jim Sheridan,
Welcome Back Keith Voss, Brian Voss, Jerry
Jackson, and Mike Schuh.
Notice of Annual Community Association Meeting . In accordance with the bylaws of the
Stoneleigh Community Association, Inc., notice is hereby given that the Annual Membership
Meeting will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 7:00 pm in the Stoneleigh School
cafeteria, 901 Pemberton Road, Baltimore, MD 21212. A slate of officers and candidates for the
Board of Governors for the year 2009 to be voted on is presented on page 14 of this issue. All
members of the community association are urged to attend. Our bylaws require a quorum vote in
order to have a valid election. Please make every effort to attend.

12 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
Kids Halloween Party 2009 by Liz Felsen
We started off with a picture perfect October day for our 2009 Stoneleigh Kids Halloween Party at the pool
parking lot. While enjoying coffee for the mom’s and dads and juice and snacks for the kids, we listened to the
sounds of Yo Ellis Woodard and played some great spooky games!
A new addition to the party this year was “The Bouncy Castle of Doom” and it was a huge hit! All the kids
enjoyed themselves so much that we forgot to do the parade until it was too late! Oh well, there is always next
year! Special thanks to Kathleen Williams for donating the treat bags and a big thank you to all the social
committee members, Cara Denney, Karla Whitman, Karen Fireman, Karen Smith, Amy Godat, Noel Morelli and all
of our super volunteers (husband’s included) who helped out with games, set up and clean up!!!
Ben, Karen and Henry Fireman
David, Carter, Laura and
Reagen Bonnichsen
The village scene (reminiscent of La Boehme?) Music by Yo Ellis
Paige Bollinger
All photos by Liz Felsen

The Stoneleighite Fall, 2009 13
Holly Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center, located on Stevenson Lane and
backing up to Hatherleigh Road, changed
ownership over a year ago. Not long after its
purchase, the new owners decided to build a
major three story addition to house an
additional 50 residents and modernize the
facility. The addition, as originally proposed
by the Holly Hill board, was going to be only
40 feet from the Stoneleigh residents' homes,
have an above ground storm water
management facility near the residential
property line, and have a suboptimal parking
arrangement. The Stoneleigh residents
affected, as well as the Stoneleigh
Community Association, were very
concerned that this major construction could
have significant negative effects on property
values and impact the quality of life for the
residents. As a result, the directly affected
neighbors, supported by the community
association, retained an attorney to address
issues with the proposed construction.
Over a period of 8 months, Holly Hill and
the affected neighbors negotiated regarding
the proposed addition. The attorney for the
The Broome family, Pat and Jen with Jason and Ryan,
enjoying a beautiful fall day at the Halloween party.
Holly Hill to Build Major Addition By Pat Broome
neighbors effectively argued to Holly Hill
that either Holly Hill modify its plans, or the
neighborhood had sufficient legal precedent
to prevent Holly Hill from building its
addition. Consequently, Holly Hill agreed to
all of the following demands from the
residents: the new addition cannot be any
closer than 70 feet from the affected
neighbors' property line, the storm water
management will be underground and sent
out to Stevenson Lane, the parking and
delivery entrances will be toward Stevenson
Lane, and the neighbors will have final
approval over all landscaping plans that abut
their property lines.
From the beginning, Holly Hill has
exhibited a very strong desire to remain good
neighbors to the Stoneleigh Community. Its
efforts to work closely with the affected
neighbors to find a mutually agreeable
solution is evidence of this. The Stoneleigh
Community Association would especially
like to thank Andy Whitman for all his hard
work in protecting the neighborhood's
interests.
If you would like to see a .pdf file with before and after plat maps of the proposed addition, please email a request
to patb@obsidianrealty.com.

14 Fall, 2009 The Stoneleighite
Stoneleigh Residence Under Attack from WWII Ghost Airplane
Or, How Neighborly Cooperation Can Lead to a Win For Two Families,
By Jim and Beverly Wallace, 701 Kingston, 410.377.7658
During this past summer, on a hot evening on the back porch, the
Wallaces looked at the rear side of their neighbors' garage and suddenly
saw it as a blank canvas. What if a scene could be painted on the gable
to add interest to the landscape of the back yard? What about an
airplane? Jim Wallace, son of a retired air force officer, suggested a B-
25 bomber coming out of the clouds, somewhat akin to the famous flight
by the Doolittle Raiders depicted in "30 Seconds over Tokyo" during
World War II.
Jim floated the idea by their neighbors, the owners of the garage,
Michelle and Dan Phillips, who both embraced it. Dan, a World War II collector and airplane lover, provided the
ladder and prepped the gable.
Sydney Wallace, an interior design major at the University of Alabama, became the artist. Ignoring the heat,
rain and mosquitoes, she completed the design before going back to school, much to the enjoyment and approval
of the Phillips and the Wallaces.
This was such a gratifying experience for both families and shows what can happen when neighbors accomplish
things together. The Wallaces got to know the Phillips better, learned of common interests, and can now laugh at
their yard being under attack.
Stoneleigh COP Wants You! The second order of COP vests has arrived, thanks to Keith Voss!
These fashionable, crime stopping wonder vests are now available and ready to be put to good use! If you are
interested in signing up for our COP, please send Jeff Walen, jfwalen@yahoo.com, or Janice Arcieri,
janjoeka@comcast.net, an email. You owe it to your neighbors and yourself to be a part of this team.
This Proposed List Of 2009 Board Of Governors, Stoneleigh Association Will Be Presented for Election
at the Stoneleigh Community Annual Meeting December 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Stoneleigh School
Please see official notice on page 11.
President Guido Galvez 609 Kingston Road 410-377-0086
1st Vice President Pat Broome 7102 Rich Hill Road 410-923-0654
2nd Vice President TBD
Secretary Anita Anson 603 Kingston Road 410-372-0820
Treasurer Richard Letocha 604 Stoneleigh Road 410-337-8367
Past President Jon Carpenter 830 Kingston Road 410-377-4891
Garden Club Nancy Talbott 825 Wellington Road 410-377-0542
Greening & Recycling Brough Schamp 6907 Avondale Road 410-769-8016
Pool Chair Ellen Roberts 811 Tred Avon Road 410-823-0412
Improvements & Restrictions Warren Anderson 602 Kingston Road 410-377-4205
Outside Affairs, Traffic & Roads Kathleen Williams 703 Stoneleigh Road 410-299-7011
School Liaison Marcie Hipple 815 Kingston Road 410-377-2971
Security/COP Jeff Walen 710 Stoneleigh Road 410-828-4034
Social Co-Chair Jen Bollinger 703 Chumleigh Road 410-377-6868
Social Co-Chair Karla Whitman 704 Hatherleigh Road 410-321-1658
Greening & Recycling Brough Schamp 6907 Avondale Road 410-769-8016
Stoneleighite Editor Lee Starkey 919 Kingston Road 410-377-2748
Stoneleighite Associate Editor Cara Walen 710 Stoneleigh Road 410-828-4034
Your attendance is needed for a quorum vote!

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The Stoneleigh Community Association
Thanks our 2009 Labor Day Sponsors
Wells Discount Liquors
Kathleen Williams – Long & Foster
Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home
Sue & John Gould - Coldwell Banker
Autobahn of Towson
Sherwood Auto
Pat Broome – Obsidian Realty
Woodbrook Exxon
Dr. Thomas B. Fahey, Jr., D.D.S., P.A.
Greg’s Bagels
Chef’s Expressions Catering
Dominic Petrucci Contractor
Uncle Wiggly’s Ice Cream
Gratitudes
Please patronize these businesses that are so generous to our community. Without
their support the Labor Day Fair would not be possible.

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STONELEIGH COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST
The following young people have indicated an interest in providing services to community residents as indicated. Please contact them for the help you need.
Babysitting 410 - 410 -
Sara Mullan (25)……………………..443-286-8581 Ellie Kavanagh (18)……………..…….. 828 8742
Experienced with children, 1st grade teacher Experienced with kids; has younger brother
Pete Burkhardt (16) .…………..…………. 583 5831 Sarah Starkey (18) ……….……………. 377 5249
TRC camp counselor; great with kids of all ages Red Cross Cert; exp., available during college breaks
Andrew Pflaum (16) ………………....……377 8097 Julia Burke (21)…………….….………….377 2260
Experienced with children Certified; Available during College Breaks
Lizzy Spencer (16) ……….…………………377 2081 Molly Mulderrig (16)……….…………….769 8740
Maureen (Mo) Sunderland (16)……....377 7851 Olivia Jones (19) ……………….……….. 821 5286
St. Joseph’s Safe Sitter Class, lots of experience St. Joseph’s Safe Sitter course; experienced
Rachel Jones (22)………………………..…. 821 5286 Alex Weber (18) ……………………..443 564 9446
Available in the summer Experienced with babysitting
Amelia Thomas (18) ……….…………….. 821 8474 Maddie Thomas (21) …………………… 821 8474
Responsible. Personable. Experienced Avail. Summer/holidays,Red Cross Cert,College student
Emma Buresh (18) ………………...……. 967 7618 Katherine Gill (16) ………….……………. 321 0622
Available after school and evenings Red Cross Cert, experienced , loves kids
Abbott Ottinger (16) …………….……… 377 9989 Laura Ottinger (16) …………………….. 377 9989
Kaitlyn Krall (15) ……………………..…… 377 0307 KC Paltell (14) …………………………….. 828 8913
Red Cross Cert.; exp’d with ages 1 and up Responsible, certified and enjoys kids of all ages
Julie Gill (14) …………………………..……..321 0622 Kacey Mullan (23)…………………..……..746 1480
Experienced, loves kids Experienced with children
Michelle DiMenna (16)...………..……….377 5320 Aly Yarkony (14) …………………..……..296-5206
Red Cross Cert., lifeguard, loves kids, exp’d Red Cross Cert.
Lawn Mowing, Snow Shovelling and Leaf Raking
Timothy McDade (19)…….……….. 377 8859 Tyler Williams (20) ……………..……….377 5675
Connor McDade (17) ………………..377 8859 Kayleigh Weber (17) ………...……443 564 9447
Andrew Pflaum (16) ……………….. 377 8097 Tyler Voss (15)……………….……….443. 604. 3648
Pet Sitting
Hallie Cooke (17) ..…………….…….. 821 7413 Sam Baida-Spell (18) ………………… 377 5052
Party Helper
Connor McDade (17) ………………… 377 8859 Kayleigh Weber (17) …….………..443 564 9447
Kaitlyn Krall (15) …………………….. 377-0307 Alexandra Krall (12) ………………..….. 377 0307
Julia Burke (21)……………….…….….377 2260 Andrew Pflaum (16) ……………………... 377 8097
Available during College Breaks
KC Paltell (14) …………………………..828 8913 Michelle DiMenna (16) …………………..377 5320
House Sitting
Alice Arcieri (26) ………………………..377 0739 Julia Burke (21)…………………………….377 2260
Lawyer; experienced Available during College Breaks
Miscellaneous Services
John Burkhardt …………………………583-5831 Pete Burkhardt …………………………… 583-5831
Drum lessons Guitar lessons
Audrey Grant …………………….240 446 1083 Melissa Bear ……………………….………..823-6121
PIANO LESSONS Beginning to intermediate lessons TUTORING - MD certified teacher, 4 years teaching exp.
From experienced instructor. in Howard County School System, K – 8 all subjects
Sean Comber ……………………………..828 4553
Juggles, makes balloon animals; visit www.iggy.mysite.com
This list is complied from responses to The Stoneleighite. The Stoneleigh Community Association has made no investigation of the qualifications of persons
listed and bears no responsibility for persons on the list. Please conduct your own interviews. To add your name, remove your name or make changes to
your listing, contact Cara Walen, carawalen@yahoo.com.

The Stoneleighite FIRST CLASS
821Hatherleigh Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Please Deliver TO
Stoneleigh Community Association invites you to….
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12 th
Stoneleigh Elementary School Cafeteria
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Please remember to bring one unwrapped gift for the
Baltimore County Social Services Toy Drive.
Toys for all age groups (up to age 14) are needed.
RSVP to Audrey Kennedy by 12/7
410-296-0990 or audkennedy@gmail.com
If you call, please remember to spell each child’s name clearly.