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Forest Lakes Community NewsAugust 2020
IN THIS ISSUE• Mobile Home Park Rede-
velopment Proposal• Phase III Continues • Mobile DMV• New to Forest Lakes?• Fall Bulk Pickup & Shred• Tennis News and contest!• A Hero Among Us
Dear residents,
In light of recent national and global events, the Forest Lakes Board of Directors would like to make a non-partisan statement reflecting the values of diversity and inclusion in our neighborhood.
We believe Forest Lakes should be a place where all feel welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or national origin. We believe that as an increasing number of diverse residents choose our neighborhood, we become a stronger community.
As we’ve said many times in the past months, we are all in this together. Let’s keep finding our common ground. Thanks for helping make Forest Lakes a place where everyone feels at home.
Best regards,
The Forest Lakes Board of Directors [email protected]
Derek Duval, President
Sue Friedman, Vice President
Scott Elliff, Treasurer
Jimmy Baranik, Director
Mike Tubridy, Director
Dick Billings, Director
Todd McGee, Director
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FLCA Site Manager (dues, ARB, common ground maintenance requests, building rentals, pool, and other FLCA issues or questions).
Julia Stinnie Community Group, Inc. Tamera Hammond Community Group, Inc.
1828 Pavilion Circle Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 973-4596 [email protected] [email protected]
After-hours emergencies involving common areas, buildings or facilities
Community Group Emergency Hotline (call 911 also if necessary)
1-804-254-0427. Follow prompts for Homeowner Services; include your contact info and description.
Arbor Lake, Ashland Stephanie Crouch Real Property, Inc.
(434) 823-4407 [email protected] [email protected]
Ravenswood and Ravenscroft
Danielle Campbell Real Property, Inc.
(434) 465-6917 [email protected]
Willow Bend, Worth Crossing
Mark Marshall Real Property, Inc.
(434) 202-1852 [email protected] [email protected]
Springridge Mark Marshall Real Property, Inc.
(434) 202-1852 [email protected]
Gateway Village Sanjay Suri Community Group, Inc.
(434) 984-0700 [email protected]
Mailbox Nameplates and Repairs
Dick Billings (434)960-4999 [email protected]
Soccer Field Reservations Tamera Hammond [email protected]
Tennis Pro Jim Labinski Tennis Pro Shop (North): (434)974-5567 Cell: (434) 249-6420 [email protected] 1818 Pavilion Circle, C’ville 22911
Webmaster Forest Lakes Website – www.forestlakes.net
Tamera Hammond [email protected]
OTHER CONTACTS
Drivers/Car Licenses Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
866-368-5463/www.dmvnow.com
Electricity Dominion Virginia Power (888) 667-3000
Roads & Signs, Snow Plowing
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
1-800-FOR-ROAD/800-367-7623
Trash Removal County Waste (434) 296-6000
Water and Sewer Albemarle County Service Authority
(434) 977-4511
Gas City of Charlottesville (434) 970-3211
Albemarle County Police Non-Emergency
(434) 977-9041
Updated 10.22.19/FOREST LAKES CONTACT PAGE
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Keeping in the LoopMOBILE HOME PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALAs you may have heard, a developer has purchased the existing mobile home park adjacent to Ashwood Boulevard, Route 29 and the Ashland sub-association of Forest Lakes. RST Development has submitted a proposal to build 362 units on that site, a combination of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in three story buildings, and (8) 50-foot tall townhouse buildings, all with a road connection to Ashwood Boulevard.
Like any development, there is a long process of hearings and approvals before anything proceeds – and there will be lots of opportunities to provide input, as was done for Brookhill, Places 29, the bypass, and other projects of local interest.
The FLCA Board is beginning to dig into the details of this proposal, and the potential issues that likely will be involved: traffic congestion at the Ashwood intersection (especially in conjunction with added traffic from Brookhill), where and how children living there would go to school (given the overcrowding that already exists at Hollymead and Sutherland), light and noise pollution, stormwater management, and general aesthetics.
We would like to invite you to join a Forest Lakes owners-only virtual meeting sometime in August where we would review with you all of what we have learned, answer your questions, get your feedback on the issues that you see with this proposal – and most importantly determine how we want to move forward as a community in responding to the developer’s proposal. Among other things, we would expect to schedule a meeting subsequently where the developer would hear from the full community – but the FLCA Board believes that getting an overall position and approach to dealing with this proposal is an important first step,
If you are interested in learning more about this proposal, providing your input, and potentially being actively involved with this as it proceeds, pleaser reply to the Forest Lakes office ([email protected]) and include your name, address, email and phone number.
We will be in touch as we schedule this meeting. Scott Elliff, FLCA Board Member
PHASE III CONTINUES IN FOREST LAKES Pools – Staffing will be reduced greatly when our college guards start leaving for school. What a great job ALL of our guards have done this season! Beginning on AUGUST 17th, both pools will close at 8:00pm. Residents may reserve socially distanced “stations” for their family at each pool. Residents may not make reservations for other residents or put non-family members with their reservation. North pool time slots are for two hours, south pool time slots are for 1.5 hours. You may reserve one time per day at either pool and can be made up to 3 days in advance. Three lap lanes will be available at the north pool during regular pool hours by reservation only. Six lanes are available during the 8:00-9:00pm hour (through August 16th). You may reserve a 45 minute or 1-hour time slot; up to three people in a lane, all from the same family. To make a reservation for pool time or lap swimming, go to our website at www.forestlakes.com Amenities/Pools for the link.
Beginning at 5:00pm each day, you may make a reservation at either pool for the 8:00-9:00 hour, even if you have visited the pool earlier that day (through August 16th).
Adult Early Morning Lap Swimming – Reserved lap lane swimming will be available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:45-8:30am and from 8:45-9:30am at the South Pool. Adults may share a lane with other adult family members. To reserve a lane, go to our website at www.forestlakes.net Amenities/Pool.
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FOREST LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The FLCA office is currently accepting phone calls only.
In-office appointments are available if needed, all CDC protocols will be followed.
Hours remain Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. | 434-973-4596
Tennis/Pickleball – Courts are by reservation only. You must be signed up with Kourts.com. To register, you must either email [email protected] and provide your address and phone number or call the office at 434.973.4596 and provide your email, address and phone number.
Fitness Center – We will continue to allow six residents in at a time, for one hour time slots by reservation only. One time slot per day per person. The gym is open from 7am – 7pm every day. To make a reservation, go to our website at www.forestlakes.com Amenities/Fitness Center for the link.
Volleyball – Court is open. Social distancing is required. Games may be played with family members.
Playgrounds – Play Safe! Social distance. Wash/sanitize your hands. Our playgrounds are not disinfected.
Currently, no guests are allowed at any of our facilities.
Thanks to all residents for helping this summer run smoothly at our facilities.
MOBILE DMV IN FOREST LAKES All dates previously scheduled for the Mobile DMV in Forest Lakes have been cancelled. When allowed, we will reschedule all visits.
NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD?We welcome you! Under “normal” conditions, new residents would visit the FLCA Office to pick up pool cards, gym cards, and get the lay of the land. But, as we all know, things are not normal. We ask, if you are new, please fill out a Resident Information Sheet (you can find one on the website under “Documents”) and return to the office either by email ([email protected]) or in the drop box at 1828 Pavilion Circle. If you are renting, please include a copy of your lease for our files. Once our office opens back up, please come by and introduce yourselves – we’d love to meet you!
FALL BULK PICK UP AND SHRED DATESFall Shred date is scheduled for Friday, October 16th. Fall bulk pick up is scheduled for Saturday, October 17th. Details will be in September’s newsletter.
ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR OUR EMAILS?It’s easy get on the list. Either go to our website at www.forestlakes.net under “Announcements” and sign up or call the office at 434.973.4596 and they’ll do it for you! Be an informed resident!
Keeping in the Loop, Continued
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FLCA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGThe next regular Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, 26 August at 6:00pm. Meeting location is to be determined. For information, please contact the office at 434.973.4596. The agenda for the meeting is available one week prior to the meeting at the association office and on the website. Please note that the topics for the meeting can change.
ACTIVITIES ON HOLDUntil further notice, meetings for Card Crafters, Book Club and Bible Study are on hold. The JMRL bookmobile will continue services once libraries are open again. The Forest Lakes TGIF and Earth Day Clean up will be held at later dates to be announced.
BABYSITTER AND PETSITTER LISTThe FLCA office has a list of babysitters and petsitters that are Forest Lakes residents – for Forest Lakes residents. If you would like a copy, please call the office! If you’d like to be put on the list, please email Tamera at [email protected].
Neighborhood Notes
AD SPACE OFFEREDThe Forest Lakes Community Newsletter offers ad space in each monthly issue. The newsletter reaches 1455 households—all within five minutes of many businesses in Charlottesville and northern Albemarle County. The submission deadline for advertisements is the 23rd of each month. The newsletter is delivered to all Forest Lakes households the 1st weekend of every month. It is printed in black and white. The newsletter is also available (in color) on our website, www.forestlakes.net.
Rates are as follows:
Size (wide x tall) Price Per MonthBusiness card 3.5” x 2” $20.00
1/4 Page 3.75” x 5” $45.00
1/2 Page 7.5” x 5” $75.00
Full Page 7.5” x 9.5” $150.00
A 10% discount is available for prepaid ads placed to run at least 3 months.
Ads are subject to approval by the Forest Lakes Community Association. Ads should be print ready and emailed as a PDF to [email protected]. For further questions, please email or call (434) 973-4596.
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FOREST LAKES TENNIS NEWS
FROM THE DESK OF JIM LABINSKI, DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
August, 2020
Dear Forest Lakes residents,
Did you know that playing tennis was rated as one of the safest, least risky, activities to partake in during the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s right up there with getting takeout food! It is my hope that all Forest Lakes tennis players are able to get some court time in, despite the Virginia summer heat. To this end, early morning court times now begin at 8 am at both North and South Courts. Evening hours have likewise been extended to 9 pm at both sites.
The Heat is On! You don’t have to play in the middle of the day to feel the heat. Even when playing earlier in the morning or later in the night Forest Lakes players must respect the heat and take precautions. I recommend playing in light-colored, breathable athletic wear. Get used to playing in a hat and sunglasses. Be sure to bring plenty of cold water, a towel, and wristbands (that’s a blatant plug for the Pro Shop merchandise) as you WILL be sweating! It’s a good idea to “pre-hydrate.” Begin this process the day before playing and continue to load up on the water the day of your reservation. If you expect a marathon of a match, consider supplementing the water with some Gatorade or other electrolyte drink.
Get sufficient sleep, and maintain a healthy diet including a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit. (Don’t be a slob--make sure your banana peels and apple cores find the trash bins! Please make sure your plastic water bottles, Gatorade bottles, and the flip lids of your tennis ball can find their way to the recycle bin in your house, or the one near the entrance to the Pro Shop.)
Guest Policy During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, no guests are allowed to play on the tennis courts. This is in line with the Forest Lakes Community Association rules regarding all Forest Lakes amenities. At the last FLCA Board meeting on July 22, the members voted unanimously to continue this no-guest policy until the pandemic is over.
Kourts App Update The new court hours are for all to see on the Kourts app. You must use the Kourts app to make a court reservation. You must be on the Player List to access the Kourts app. Send your name, cell phone number, and email to the FLCA office to start booking court time. If you are not going to make it to your court time, please cancel your court in a timely manner. Not doing so will result in 20 lashes with a wet pool noodle.
Court Maintenance 101 Nothing bums out a Forest Lakes tennis player more than showing up for their court time and see that it hasn’t been groomed by the previous group of players. After playing on the Clay Tech courts at North, players should brush and line their court. Hang up the court sweeps and liners on the fence, well off the ground.
Afternoon storms can play havoc with the tennis schedule. In some cases, the court could be playable in an hour or two after the rain—but you must rebook your court time. If water remains on the court, DO NOT attempt to remove the water with a drag broom! That moves the water, but also the good Har Tru material. Be patient and wait a little longer until the court dries out or reschedule for another day.
A Contest - Just For Fun I take my tennis equipment very seriously. And I take pride in my coordinated tennis outfits—right down to the shoes. Take a guess: How many pairs of shoes are in my current rotation? The person guessing the right number will win a pair of black, double-wide wristbands endorsed by Metallica drummer, Lars Uhlrich (a former top-ranked junior in his native Denmark). In the event of more than one person guessing the right number, here’s the tiebreaker: How many pairs of Nike shoes do I have?
Text or email me with your guess as to how many pairs of shoes I have in my current rotation, and just in case, how many pairs of Nikes do I have? The winner will be announced in next month’s newsletter.
Have you ever noticed how many different outfits I wear on the courts? At one time (in my bachelor days) I could go nearly a month before I needed to do laundry! (My wife Krista won’t let me do that anymore.) I’ll save the “how-many-outfits” contest for another time. Take care and see you on the courts!
Jim Labinsky Forest Lakes Tennis Professional 434.249.6420 (cell) [email protected] Facebook: Zen Tennis at Forest Lakes
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Do you know a Forest Lakes resident who has demonstrated a selfless act of kindness or done something good for the world without expectation of anything in return? If you have a story to tell, please contact us at [email protected]. We will feature stories periodically in the newsletter as a reminder that kindness is what unites us.
A Hero Among Us
No one wants to get the call. The one that starts with “(fill in name of kid) is okay, but…”
My wife Lisa and I got that call on a Saturday afternoon in late June from our 19-year-old son Landon’s phone but when Lisa answered, instead of Landon a female voice asks “Is this Landon’s Mom? My name is Liz, and I’m with Landon. He fell off a longboard and the EMTs are on the way…”
Lisa and I immediately jump in the car to drive to Crozet where the accident happened. We have no idea who Liz is or how she knows our son, but she stays on the phone with us the entire time, answer-ing our questions, filling us in on what she observes, and helping us coordinate with the EMTs over the phone once the ambulance arrives.
New plan emerges. EMTs are taking Landon straight to the UVA emergency room. He has a huge gash in his head and is concussed. We hear Liz ask the EMTs “can I ride with you, so he has a familiar face nearby?” They agree. We change routes and start heading to UVA, getting updates from Liz in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Any of you who have felt the sense of helplessness when you’re somewhere else when your kid is in an accident know the value of this type of reassurance.
If you’ve been to the ER during Covid you know that things are different. Only one family member is allowed back with a patient, so Lisa went to stay with Landon and I stayed in the waiting area. Enter Liz. Based on her poise and composure, Lisa and I had expected someone much older. Turns out Liz and Landon graduated in the same class from AHS.
Over the next half hour, I started learning about Liz. Rising 2nd Year at UVA. Took a first aid course while working with kids at ACAC and applied what she had learned on Landon after his bloody fall. Interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I only learned a few days later that Liz is a Forest Lakes resident.
By the time this newsletter is distributed, Liz will soon be starting back at UVA, and Landon will be at Virginia Tech (wearing a helmet when he longboards). No one wants to get one of those phone calls…but thank you, Liz Wombacher, for being the one to make it.
Derek Duval, FLCA President
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It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census! The Census is happening now…and everyone counts.
RESPONDING IS EASY, SAFE AND IMPORTANT It has never been easier to respond to the census from the comfort and safety of your own home.
If you have not yet completed your census questionnaire, please do so now using one of the following options:
• ONLINE – Visit 2020census.gov
• PHONE – Call 844-330-2020
• MAIL – Questionnaires were mailed to homes in April
Be sure to count everyone living in your home as of April 1, 2020. All census responses are confidential and protected by law.
Did you know… The results of the 2020 Census will guide the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funding annually to local communities for roads, schools, housing, health centers and more. Your response will impact the future of your community.
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Census Takers in Your Neighborhood
Census takers are hired from your area, and their goal is to help you and everyone in your home be counted in the 2020 Census. If the census taker who visits your home does not speak your language, you may request a return visit from a census taker who does speak your language.
Starting in early August, census takers will visit homes that haven't yet responded to the 2020 Census.
Census takers will wear masks and follow local public health guidelines when they visit your home. All census takers complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing and other health and safety protocols before beginning their work in neighborhoods.
If no one is home when the census taker visits, the census taker will leave a notice of their visit with information about how to respond online, by phone or by mail.
How to verify that someone is a census taker
If someone visits your home to collect information for the 2020 Census, check to make sure they have a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry Census Bureau bags and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo.
If you respond online or by phone today, a census taker is less likely to have to visit your home to collect your response.
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