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Trash Pickup Delayed - 3 Feb
3 Feb 2010  Because of the inclement weather, Allied will pickup trash starting on Feb 3rd as scheduled.  Any remaining pickups will be done Thursday morning.

Annual Meeting - POSTPONED ONCE AGAIN
3 Feb 2010  After careful consideration and lengthy discussion your Board of Directors has decided to take the following action relating to the Forest Lakes Annual Meeting scheduled for Wed, February 3, 2010.

The meeting will be held as scheduled, however, no business other than adjournment to another date and location will be made. The intent is to open the meeting, entertain a motion and second to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, February 17, 2010 (alternate weather date of Wednesday, February 24, 2010), starting at 6:00 p.m. and changing the meeting location to the North Pool House.

This change was decided after a review of the projected weather conditions for this weekend, and the potential for a closed meeting facility should schools be closed.

Previously submitted proxies and ballots will be honored at the re-convened meeting.

We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to address the weather related changes.

Honoring Community Volunteers
21 Jan 2010  To recognize volunteers in our community and formally thank them for their service and contributions to Forest Lakes, the Board of Directors will be holding an appreciation reception on February 19, 2010. If you know someone who has devoted time and effort to making Forest Lakes a better place to live by volunteering for social programs, beautification activities, special projects, or any other volunteer activities, please send that person's name and a brief description of their service to the FLCA office or send an email to manager @ forestlakes.net.

Beware of Thin Ice
1 Jan 2010  During the colder weather our lakes can begin to freeze, forming a thin layer of ice. They freeze just enough to tempt children (and adults) into playing on the ice. It may look inviting, but it's anything but safe. Temperatures in our area do not stay cold enough for the water our lakes to freeze solid. Be aware that there are thin spots on the ice, especially around the edges, that will crack even under a small amount of weight. PARENTS, TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PLAYING ON THE ICE AND BE VIGILANT WHEN YOUR CHILDREN ARE OUTDOORS NEAR OUR LAKES.

Please VOTE!
27 Dec 2009  To avoid another costly mailing (in case we don't have enough votes), please send in your proxy/ballot prior to the annual meeting on Feb 10th, even if you'll be attending.  Thanks.

Daily Progress Article
4 Dec 2009  This article about Forest Lakes was recently in Home Style section of the Daily Progress.

Energy Efficiency Improvements
5 Nov 2009  Energy efficiency improvements have been made throughout our Forest Lakes facilities over the past few months. For tips on what you can do to reduce your utility bills and weatherproof your home, go to the Piedmont Environmental Council's Web site. Click on "Hot Issues" and then on "Energy Efficiency".



Trash Tips and Recycling Phonebooks
Updated 8 Dec 2008  Allied would like to pass along the following tips to help with trash collection:

• Place trash toters and recycle bins on opposite sides of your driveway.
• Cut and bundle not more than 3ft in length vegetation trimmings.
• Don't put out more than 10 bags of leaves per pickup.

Also, if you recently received a new phonebook, you can just toss your old one(s) in your recycling bin.  Allied Waste accepts phonebooks as well as all these other items.

 

Signs
A reminder that Forest Lakes by-laws prohibit signs, including political and "For Sale" signs on common property except to advertise an open house on the day of the open house.  Signs in violation of this regulation will be removed.

Renovating or Thinking about Removing a Tree?
Most exterior changes to your home, including landscaping changes require prior approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB).  This includes, but is not limited to,  fences (including invisible ones), sheds, tree removal (greater than 6 inches in diameter), and paint color changes.  Information on procedures and forms, is on the Architectural Review page.

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