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This site was last updated on 2/5/10

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For more news and information for and about the Lake Monticello community

follow this link to this week's Friday Flyer.

(Archived issues of the Friday Flyer dating back to July 1994

are located in the Resource Room in the Administration Office.)

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Please Help Keep Our Streets Safe in Snowstorms

•  Please do not park vehicles on the road right of way -- park in your driveway at least 15 feet from the street to make sure your vehicle doesn't interfere with snow plowing .

•  If you do not have to travel this weekend, please stay off the streets.

•  Parents, for safety's sake, do not allow your children to use the streets for sledding, snowboarding, etc .

•  For more information see the Feb. 5 Friday Flyer.

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Trash and Recycling Pickup

LMOA has been notified by Waste Management there will be

no trash or recycling pickup today, Friday February 5,

due to the closure of the transfer stations.

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SLEDDERS AND SNOWBOARDERS: When the snow is at least 4 inches deep, the fairway of golf course hole #14 is open for sledders and snowboarders. Access from Mulligan Street . Please park as far off the road as possible.

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Local Snow Removal Contractors

LMOA does not recommend businesses or contractors. However, below is a list of commercial snow removal contractors who have contacted LMOA offering their services to Lake Monticello residents.

Click here for a list of local snow removal contractors.

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IDEAS, HOPES, PLANS, DREAMS WELCOME

If interested in running for one of two upcoming vacancies on the LMOA Board of Directors, you must complete the petition process. For more information or to pick up a petition package, call Communications Manager Peggy Alexander at 589-8263, ext. 111. Deadline to return completed petitions is 5PM, March 29.

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FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIAN ELECTRIC COOP POWER INFORMATION

Go to the website at www.forcvec.com or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MyCVEC .

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FREE H1N1 VACCINATION CLINIC: The VA Dept. of Health will hold a clinic on Tues., Feb. 16, from 5 to 7PM in the Terrace Room . All ages will be served.

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BOARD WORK SESSION

•  Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7PM in the Faulconer Room to discuss proposals for member vote at the annual meeting in June. Members are welcome to attend. Time will be allotted for member comments.

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VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER: The Ashlawn Grille will serve a scrumptious four-course dinner for you and your honey on Valentine's Day, Sun., Feb. 14. Selections will include Clams Casino, Oysters Rockefeller, Stuffed Mushrooms & more for starters, followed by a special salad, a choice of Beef Wellington, Pheasant or Cipino for the entree and dessert to be determined. Call for reservations at 591-1151.

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CHANNEL 10 PRESENTS

Programs are shown at 9AM and 7PM daily.

•  Through Wed., Feb. 10: Host Al Picinich introduces members of the Broadcast Group and talks about how they produce programming for cable channel 10.

•  Thurs. - Wed., Feb. 11 - 17: President Leighton Cumming and Communications Manager Peggy Alexander talk about upcoming Board vacancies and the petition process for candidates. Also, Ted Makranczy gives an update on the Community Fishing Pier fundraising campaign.

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

Wed., Feb. 10, from 12N to 5:30PM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. All are welcome to donate to this worthy cause. A portion of dona tions may go toward other areas that are in desperate in need of blood.

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AQUA VA RATE INCREASE -- FORM LETTER IN OPPOSITION

    LMOA has drafted a form letter that may help some residents who wish to register their opposition to the rate increase requested by Aqua Virginia for water and sewer services in our area. To get the form letter electronically, click here: FORM LETTER. Printed copies are available at the Administration Office.

    To use the form letter, simply fill in your name and address in the blanks at the top, add your own comments where indicated after the first paragraph (and delete the directions), and add your signature and date at the bottom.

    If you choose to write your own letter, be sure to refer to case # PUE-2009-00059.

Mail letters before the deadline of February 17, 2010 to:

State Corporation Commission

Document Control Center

P. O. Box 2118

Richmond, VA  23218-2118

As an alternative, you can post your comments electronically from the SCC Public Comment web page. Click here to access the page then scroll down to case number PUE-2009-00059, where you can read the application, and register your comments. This deadline also is February 17.

    For additional information, click here for the SCC Case Document Search web page. Click 'Search Cases' at the top of the screen and then enter case number PUE-2009-00059.

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MUSKRAT CONTROL will begin first week in Feb. To report problems with muskrats, fill out a Wildlife In cident Form, available in the Administration Office or online at www.lmoa.org under Library, Forms. Return to Meg Gore or Linda Adams at the Office. Any lakefront owner not wanting muskrat control on their property should call Meg at 589-8263, ext. 110; or Linda at 589-8263, ext. 108.

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DONATIONS NEEDED TO BUILD COMMUNITY FISHING PIER

    The Board of Directors has authorized volunteers from Bo’s Pier Group to begin raising money to cover the cost of the community fishing pier. As originally proposed, LMOA will build the pier exclusively with donations and volunteer labor. The estimated cost of materials is $25,000. Your assistance is needed, whether you can give $10, or $100 or $1,000 or more. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

    A flyer with donation form is being delivered to mailbox cubbyholes this weekend. The flyer also is available electronically by clicking HERE. Please read the information provided and send whatever you can comfortably give. Just fill out the form and return it along with your check to the address listed or to the LMOA Administration Office. LMOA will accept credit card payments at the Administration Office. Thank you for helping make this community amenity available to all residents and their guests, regardless of ability age or physical limitations. [Please note: The return address on forms and envelopes used early in January may not be correct. Please use the address on the form being distributed this weekend.]

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EXCITING CHANGES COME TO THE EAGLES NEST

Mike and Dana Hartling, owners of the Dogwood Café, will assume management of the Eagles Nest shortly. Watch for announcements of the openin g, coming soon.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Lake Monticello Pool

Apply now as lifeguards, swim instructor and front desk staff for the 2010 pool season. Employment applications available at the Clubhouse and on the website at www.lmoa.org under Library, Forms. For more information, call Pool Manager Mary Acree at (434) 960-8010.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORIES

•  Outdated decorations: The Environmental Control Committee (ECC) will be citing out-of-date holiday decorations as violations of PM 13.03 IX A. 1, which prohibits unsightly and unkempt lots.

•  Clogged ditches and culvert pipes: Lot owners must keep ditches and culvert pipes clear of leaves, trash and other debris, per PM 11.01, Storm Water Management. The ECC will begin citing violations.

•  For more information call the ECC office at (434) 591-0196.

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FLUVANNA COUNTY CODE RED ALERT SYSTEM

To be notified of County emergencies, you can enter your phone number and email address to Fluvanna system. Go to the website at www.co.fluvanna.va.us and follow the link.                                                    ~ ~ ~

LMOA EMERGENCY 300 INFORMATION

To get details on declared emergencies, call the LMOA main number at 589-8263 and, at the prompt, dial extension 300. The recorded message will give updates or will tell you if there is no emergency in progress.

Emergency 300 Information extension is not a source for emergency help . For emergency help, always dial 911 .

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DO NOT FEED THE DEER

Virginia law and LMOA policy prohibit feeding deer

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FOR GOLF COURSE CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION

check the website at www.lakemonticellogolf.org or call the Pro Shop at 589-3075.  ~~~~~~~~~

LEAF DISPOSAL SITE IS OPEN

for disposal of leaves only

9AM to 3PM daily inside the fenced area at Tufton Lake

Please empty and take bags for reuse.

No tree branches, brush or trash. No commercial dumping.

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VA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FLU HOT LINE

1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343).

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GATE ENTRY PROBLEMS? Call Andrea at 589-8263, ext. 102.

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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS

For information on current full-time, part-time, permanent and seasonal Lake Monticello employment opportunities, click here: LMOA Employment.

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