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Proudly serving the residents of our Thurmont Neighborhood October 2016

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Sunday, October 9Fall Fest

Saturday, October 29Columbus Day

Monday, October 10Our offices will be closed in observation of the holiday

HalloweenMonday, October 31

Trick or Treat Hours are 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“Trick or Treat, Smell my feet, Give me something good to eat”

This childhood chant brings back memories. Want your kids to have

the old fashioned experience you had growing up? Move into Lincoln

Military Housing where your neighbors are more like family. New

residents that sign a lease and existing residents that refer a friend that sign a lease will both receive a $150* Treat

AND that’s NO trick!*Some restrictions apply.

Contact the District Office at (301) 416-0250 for details.

RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEYWE STRIVE FOR 5!!!

Your opinion matters!! The Annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is coming your way this month and your feedback is important to us. This annual survey measures how well Lincoln Military Housing is meeting your needs and expectations as our valued resident. Your survey responses will assist our planning to provide you and your family with the quality homes, communities, and services you have come to expect.

Surveys will be sent electronically to the email address you provided Lincoln. If the email address is the .mil, you can forward the survey to your personal email. This will allow both the service member and spouse the opportunity to complete the survey together.Surveys will be sent out Thursday, October 6. If you do not receive your survey by Friday, October 7, please check your Spam folder. If you still do not have your survey, please contact your District Office.

Survey responses are anonymous. Your feedback will be gathered by the independent company, CEL & Associates. They will separate the comments you asked to be shared with Lincoln Military Housing.Please note that surveys will include a Comment Section, which, unlike your survey, anonymity is optional. The comments may be used to note any housing or maintenance questions or concerns that you would like personally addressed by the LMH staff or offer specific recommendations.Early responses will have a chance at winning one of many Visa Gift Cards ranging from $100 to $300.

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COMMUNITY SERVICESPoint Of Contact:

Niki FalzonePOC Email:

nfalzone@lpsi.comPOC Phone:301-416-0250

DISTRICT STAFFDistrict Manager:

Niki FalzoneService Technician:

Scott Martin

DISTRICT OFFICE5111 Foxville Gardens

Sabillasville, MD 21780301-416-0250 Office301-416-0253 Fax

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pmSaturday ClosedSunday Closed

Important Telephone NumbersLINCOLN AT YOUR SERVICE: 888-578-4141 (toll free hotline)

Family Advocacy Victim Advocate301-646-8482

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator(SARC)

202-257-0843Chaplain

301-271-1577

Partner Information/City EventsZombie Paintball at the Crumland Farms dur-ing the entire month of October. An infested wasteland of Zombies awaits you! Load up and roll out on a tractor-pulled double-wag-on zombie killing machine! Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse with some target prac-tice as the flesh-eating zombies attack! Fri-day & Saturday nights: gates open at 7:00 pm; last ticket sold at 10:00 pm. Corn maze and haunted house tickets are also available. For more information call 301-845-8099 or visit http://www.screamlandfarms.com/.

Thurmont NewsDid You Know…Thursday, October 6 is when the an-nual resident satisfaction survey is sent out? If you didn’t know, now you do. We want to hear from you!!! Surveys will be emailed to the email address that we have on file. Entries are au-tomatically entered into a lottery for a FREE gift card, so make sure you get yours in today! Don’t forget, We strive for 5.

Trick or Treating within housing will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 31. Re-flective clothing or flashlights are strongly

recommended. Only Trick or Treat at houses with their outdoor lights on. Residents who do not wish to take part in Halloween should leave their lights off. Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

Relocating Within LMHCamp Lejeune: Heroes Manor

Lincoln Military Housing (and its parent company, Lincoln Property Company) offer a wide selection of housing for service members and their families. Each month a district will be featured so that you can learn more about what Lincoln has to offer within its communities across the United States.

Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) is home to the largest Marine Corps Base on the East Coast. Less than three hours away from the state capital of Raleigh, Camp Lejeune is nestled between the popular tourist destina-tions of the Crystal Coast and Topsail Beach.

Heroes Manor serves E1 to E5 and is our flagship community. This newly-built neighborhood offers three and four bedroom homes, totaling 560 homes, 31 of which are ADA accessible. Each home includes TOLI wood grain flooring on lower levels and plush carpeting upstairs. Oversized family rooms and sun-filled living spaces are staples in each floor plan. Kitchens are equipped with black energy star appliances, granite counter-tops, and solid wood cabinets. All homes have full-sized laundry rooms with utility sinks and storage areas, along with ample closet space throughout. Each home has an attached two car automatic garage, private fenced yard, and screened backyard patio. There is a two-pet maximum for either cats or dogs.

Neighborhood amenities include 24-hour emergency maintenance with Lincoln At Your Service (LAYS) 888-578-4141, free lock-out service, playgrounds, a state-of-the-art clubhouse (with kids’ playroom, a zero grade entry pool and fitness center), walking trails with exercise stations, a dog park called Bark Park, a soccer field, and free community events.

The dynamic Community Services department has a mission: “To im-prove the quality of life for our military residents through programs designed to strengthen personal connections between neighbors and to partner with like-minded local organizations to support this goal”.

To learn more about this fantastic community, contact Tim Ferner, Dis-trict Manager at tferner@lpsi.com or call the District Office at 910-355-0112.

Join Us for Free LMH Activities

Fall FestGrab your boots and scarves for a day of Fall Fun at the pavilion. Join us for the Third Annual Foxville Fall Fest! Events will include a chili cook-off (corn bread is welcomed too), family scarecrow building contest, hayride, crafts, and games for the entire family. Please RSVP and let us know if you will be creating a chili to WOW the judges at the chili cook-off.

Date: Saturday, October 29RSVP by: Monday, October 17For details on this exciting event, please visit our web-site at www.Lincoln MilitaryResident.com and log on with your tenant ID. Your ID is located on your YES energy bill.

Brunch Upon A TimeOnce upon a time in a kingdom far away there lived a chef that showered military families with goodies and treats. Journey to the Community Center on Sunday morning for brunch before a day of shopping at Col-orfest. Menu will include all your breakfast and lunch favorites.

Date: Sunday, October 9RSVP by: Tuesday, October 4For details on this exciting event, please visit our web-site at www.Lincoln MilitaryResident.com and log on with your tenant ID. Your ID is located on your YES energy bill.

Recipe Corner: Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats

Recipe and photo courtesy of www.allrecipes.com Prep Time: 15 minutes Ready in: 15 minutesIngredients:4 Honeycrisp apples - cored and quartered 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) 1 (2.25 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds

Directions:With a small, sharp paring knife, cut a lengthwise wedge from the skin side of each apple quarter, leav-ing the peel around the wedge for lips. If desired, rub the cut portions of the apple quarters with lemon juice to prevent browning. Poke 5 or 6 slivered al-monds into the top and bottom of the cut-out area to make snaggly teeth.

October: Trick or Treat Safety tips• Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight, glow bracelet or necklace,

or flashing attire for visibility. Light-up shoes are also practical, and ever-so-noticeable on a dark Halloween night.

• Adults should plan out a route in advance and check it during the daylight for such obstacles that could trip up youngsters. Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods or areas.

• Obey the law. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.

• There is safety in numbers. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group. • Avoid costumes that drag on the ground. While cute initially, costumes that drag can trip up little feet, get caught on

bushes, and create a tussle that sometimes results in the child wanting to remove the costume. • Pick costumes that are bathroom-friendly as well. Parents should pre-plan a bathroom stop along the way.• Be sure a child’s mask allows full visibility and breathing. Some masks only have small eye slits and nothing for the nose

or mouth. Parents should try on masks for size and not hesitate to cut out larger openings for a trick or treater’s comfort. Children also enjoy wearing makeup - try this instead of masks.

• Trick or treaters should walk, not run, and should never cut across lawns or driveways. Obstacles could exist that aren’t readily visible in the evening.

• Only trick or treat at houses that are lit. Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick or treaters often leave off their lights as a sign; respect their preference.

• Think “practical” over “cute” when picking a trick or treat goody bag or container. Some of seemingly-fun ones sold in stores are heavy--before any treats are added; others are too long and will drag the ground or have sharp edges that could scrape against tender skin.

• Keep track of time and don’t trick or treat after 9:00 p.m. That allows ample time for children to trick or treat, and by then, the excitement of the evening and the candy/treats means little ghouls will be tired, anyhow.

• Candy has a shelf life and can go bad—especially if it’s made of chocolate. Check all dates on candy before allowing youngsters to eat it. Also, don’t let your kid munch the treats while they’re out. You want to look at everything before they eat it. Toss anything that’s open or homemade.

And the most important tip ... Have a great time! Make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy!!!!!!!!

Coloring Corner: Trick or Treat