ALBANY COMMUNITY PDATE - Lincoln Military Housing · 2017-07-28 · Dublin 20%, Rainforest Café 10%. Call ahead to ensure you have up to date information. EXTERMINATING (ORKIN PEST

ALBANY

COMMUNITY UPDATE

ALBANY DISTRICTMCLB Albany, GA

12036 Putnam Blvd.Albany, GA 31705

229-888-6662Fax: 229-888-8946

OFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

STAFFDonna Griffin ....................... District ManagerCandice Hurst.....................Assistant ManagerLarry Williams .......................... MaintenanceWilliam (Bill) Doering ................MaintenanceJustin Tranthem ....... Maintenance Supervisor

RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSDesire AhearnSarah BradfordAmy Sanchez

Peggy SimmonsAshley Turner

For All Maintenance Requests Call Lincoln At Your Service

1-888-578-4141(24-hour Service Center)

IMPORTANT NUMBERSEmergencies ............................................911Police Dispatcher .................... 229-639-5181Animal Control ........................ 229-639-5698Pass & I.D. ................................ 229-639-5100Housing Referral ..................... 229-639-5963Fire Department ...................... 229-639-5911(from a cell phone)Fire Department .......................................911(from a resident land line)

Proudly serving the residents of the Albany community.

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MANAGERS CORNERWhat a wonderful summer we have enjoyed so far this year! Our community is thriving and as active as ever with cookouts, the pool, and our monthly Community Events. I just wanted to remind everyone that you can reserve the Community Center for your own get together. Many residents have already taken advantage of this opportunity and have used it for birthday parties, baby showers, and retirements. I look forward to seeing even more parties and events held here.

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone for your participation in our activities and events, and for the wonderful amount of feedback received from our CEL surveys. With your help, we will continue to improve our service to you and we strive to give you and your family the best housing experience possible.

The temperature is still climbing, and I would like to give everyone a friendly reminder to keep backyards mowed, which will help prevent snakes and other creatures from taking over our neighborhood. School is also right around the corner, so please keep an eye out for school buses and the children who will be getting on and off twice daily. Remember to drive the speed limit to help keep everyone safe.

Thank you all for being a part of our family here in Hill Village,

Donna GriffinDistrict Manager229.888.6662

LINCOLN MILITARY HOUSING COMMUNITY POOLThe pool is open 7 days a week! 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.

If you haven’t stopped by the pool yet, now is the time!

Please read and follow the pool rules, which are listed on the fence in the pool area. If you have any questions, the lifeguard on duty will be able to help you. Also, please remember that hard boogie boards and personal floating loungers are not allowed in the pool. Thank you.

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TIPS AND TRICKS: Disney Military Edition!A few helpful tips and tricks are listed below. If you would like to contribute, please e-mail Candice Hurst at [email protected] Disney Armed Forces Salute offers Disney theme park tickets at over half off the regular price and Disney resort rooms at a 30% to 40% discount.- Service Members can purchase discounted Disney park tickets from the Ticket/Travel office located in the MCX. Maximum of (6) tickets per valid Military ID may be purchased at a time- The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located on Walt Disney World property where you can find room rates at a lower price point than other Disney resorts.- Find these discounted dining options within Disney Springs: The House of Blues 25% discount, Wolfgang Puck Café 20%, Cooks of Dublin 20%, Rainforest Café 10%. Call ahead to ensure you have up to date information.

EXTERMINATING (ORKIN PEST CONTROL)Extermination services are performed Monday mornings. Call 229-888-6662 to have pest control exterminate your home. You must stop by the office and fill out a release letter upon each request.

Don’t forget our team is here for you 24-7. Our toll free Maintenance hotline for all your repair needs is 1-888-578-4141.

TRASH CANSTRASH PICK-UP IS ON MONDAY MORNINGS. Please store trash cans in their proper place, located on the side of your home, on all other days.

Recycle containers are also picked up Monday mornings. Please have the containers out by 7:30 a.m. After recycle pick-up, or if you miss recycle pick-up, please remove containers from street curb.

LEASE UPDATES ARE VERY IMPORTANTUpdate your lease with any changes you may have during your

residency. This includes, but is not limited to: rank change, pets or additions to your family.

If a resident has received a letter from Lincoln Military Housing regarding incomplete information in your file, please stop by the office to complete the forms. It is very important that we have all records up-to-date and new forms filled out. Thank you for your cooperation. Any

questions, please call the office at 229-888-6662.

MOVE OUTIf you wish to move out of your home, you are required to submita 30 day notice of intent to vacate in writing. Just stop by the office to fill the notice out. You must pay all rent and other amounts due, including any charges for damage to the home (normal wear and tear expected). The house must be thoroughly cleaned and completely empty on date of move out. House keys, mailbox keys, and access cards must be returned at move out. Any questions, call the office at 229-888-6662.

RECIPE SHARINGMini Fruit PizzasIngredients- 24 ct. sugar cookie dough- 8 oz Cream Cheese- ½ cup sugar- 1 tsp vanilla extract- 1 container Cool Whip- Your favorite assorted fresh fruitDirections1. Bake sugar cookies as directed and allow to cool completely.2. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in Cool Whip until it reaches desired consistency.3. Spread cream cheese mixture over cookies.4. Decorate with your favorite assorted fresh fruit.

Lincoln Military Housing would like to encourage residents to share their recipes with us. If you would like to have your favorite recipe added to the newsletter, please call the office at 229-888-6662, or e-mail [email protected]. Thank you.

KEEPING WILDLIFE OUTWith the heat, we will see an increase in snakes, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies around base. The best way to keep your home and family safe is to maintain a cleaned and trimmed backyard.

Mowing and weed-eating, as well as keeping the yard clear of standing water sources and clutter will help prevent mosquitos, snakes, and spiders from taking over.

If you find any wildlife that needs to be removed, we ask that you please contact the Game Warden at 229 639-5188 or call PMO Non-Emergency at 229 639-5181 after hours. Please also inform us at the office if need be 229 888-6662.

Question: According to Georgia legend, there is a tree that legally owns itself and all land within 8 feet of its base. Who deeded the tree ownership to itself and what city is it located in?

Please e-mail your answer to [email protected]. The first person who answers the question correctly will receive a gift card.

LINCOLN MILITARY HOUSING Green Article

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Replace Light BulbsReplace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and save 75% off lighting costs.Unplug ElectronicsUnplug electronics, battery chargers and other equipment when not in use. Taken together, these small items can use as much power as your refrigerator.Buy Energy Efficient AppliancesAlways buy ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and equipment - they’re up to 40% more efficient. Find rebates and incentives in your area using our rebate finder.Keep Cool With Ceiling FansReduce air conditioning costs by using fans, keeping windows and doors shut and closing shades during the day. Most ceiling fans use less energy than a light bulb.Be Smart About LightingTurn off unnecessary lighting and use task or desktop lamps with CFLs instead of overhead lights.Power Down Your ComputerEnable “power management” on all computers and make sure to turn them off at night. A laptop computer uses up to 90% less energy than bigger desktop models.Wash Clothes in Cold WaterWhen possible, wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy used in a clothes washer goes to water heating.Load Up Your DishwasherRun your dishwasher and clothes washer only when fully loaded. Fewer loads reduce energy and water use.Maintain Your Clothes DryerMake sure your dryer’s outside vent is clear and clean the lint filter after every load. When shopping for a new dryer look for one with a moisture sensor that automatically shuts off when clothes are dry.

AUGUST: Energy Saving Tips - Free and Low Cost Recommendations

• Getting a new computer or other electronics for school? Make sure to purchase energy efficient models.• Use reusable lunch bags for children to take their lunch in. Pack healthy fruits and vegetables instead of prepackaged snacks and a reusable water bottle or thermos for them to take their drinks in instead of prepackaged drinks.• Academic paper use generates mountains of waste—28 pounds per year for each student, teacher and staff member in one New York City school alone. Choose processed chlorine free (PCF) paper, avoiding releases of dioxin and mercury in the bleaching process, and the highest percentages of recycled post-consumer waste (PCW) available. • Choosing refillable pens and pencils will not only save on waste, but will also save your wallet!• Use rechargeable batteries for calculators instead of buying new ones every time they die.• If clothes still fit, encourage children to wear the old pieces and just mix in a few new pieces instead of buying all new clothes. If they no longer fit, donate them to charity where someone will be able to use them.• Cover school books in paper instead of plastic. Not only will it protect children’s books, it will be environmentally friendly and they can decorate it to fit their own personal style.• As always, set a good example for your children by reducing, reusing, and recycling! It will make a difference!• Speak with school administrators about planting a tree on school grounds each September or flowers can be planted by children at a later date.

SEPTEMBER: Going Green for School

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GRANDPARENTS DAY PATRIOT DAY

AUTUMN BEGINS

Monthly community event will be announced via emails and flyers.

Monthly community event will be announced via emails and flyers.