Friday Flyer October 8, 2010

“Second Chance” Day Is for EVERYONE: Saturday, October 9, is a great day to

get rid of gently used clothing and household items (no major appliances), as well as computers and other electronic equipment.
LMOA and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys have collaborated to offer “Second Chance” Day as a convenient way and day
for residents to de-clutter. Bring items to the Goodwill donation center just outside the Falcon Hills (Turkeysag) Gate
between 8AM and 4PM on Saturday. Attendants will help you unload and give donation receipts on request. If you cannot
deliver your donations, call 1-540-292-9338 in advance to arrange for pick up. For more information on what Goodwill can
and cannot accept, see the special flyer that was delivered last weekend to mailbox cubbyholes. The flyer also is available
in the Clubhouse lobby and on the website at www.lmoa.org – click on the link on the homepage.

First-time Wine Tasting at Octoberfest: For the first time, Octoberfest will offer a wine tasting for adults
21 years and older. The event will begin at 1PM (note time change) on Sat., Oct. 16, at the Clubhouse. Five different
wines will be offered – two whites, two reds and one rose -- from four Virginia vineyards (Cooper, Del Fosse,
Blenheim and Horton). Cost is $6 per person for five tickets and a souvenir glass. Ticketholders may begin tasting at
anytime after 1PM, using their tickets for any of the wines offered. The tasting, sponsored by the Ashlawn Grille, will
be held outside the Terrace Room, under the Clubhouse deck.

2010 Octoberfest/Celebration of Autumn

Lake Monticello’s major fall event for the whole family will be held on Sat., Oct. 16, from 10AM through 3PM,
at the Clubhouse. Look for some favorite activities and more. For more information about the activities at
Octoberfest, see the special flyer that was delivered to mailbox cubbyholes last weekend and is available in
the Clubhouse lobby and on the website at www.lmoa.org.
Volunteers still needed: Help monitor rides, assist with games, man the information booth, judge the
pumpkin baking contest. To volunteer, call Trish at the LMOA Administration Office at 589-8263,
extension 101, or email Tmitchell@lmoa.org.

Help Put Pier Fund over the Top! We’re almost there: With the $1,115 raised at the Dixieland Jazz concert, the fundraising
effort for the community fishing pier is at 98% of the estimated $25,000 needed to construct the pier. As of Oct. 5, the fund is at
$24,469. To help push it over the top, send your donation (of any size) to Bo’s Pier Group, 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 102, #130,
Palmyra, VA 22963. Make out your check to LMOA and mark it for “Pier Fund.” Please note: Donations are not tax deductible. A
financial statement is available by written request to the VA Department of Consumer Affairs.

Public Hearing on Land Across from Main Gate: The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold a public hearing
on Wed., Oct. 20, at 7PM in the County Court Building. Citizens may speak on the developer’s request to amend two proffers
associated with development of 44.217 acres across from the Main Gate on Rt. 618. The requests were heard and turned down by the
Fluvanna Planning Commission in September. Proffer #8: Originally, the development was planned for occupants 55 years and older.
Southern Development is asking the BOS to amend the original proffer to loosen the age restriction. Proffer #15: Originally,
construction of left and right turn lanes at the entrance across from Crofton Plaza was required before the first certificate of occupancy
was issued. Southern Development is asking that improvements to the entrance be delayed until 50 units have been built. For details,
contact the Fluvanna Planning Office at 591-1910.

2011 Operations Budget Meeting: The Finance Committee, Board of Directors and Staff will meet on Tues., Oct. 12, at
6PM in the Terrace Room to discuss the proposed 2011 operations budget. The budget was presented on Oct. 5. Members are
welcome to attend all budget development meetings. Time will be allotted for member comments.

Are You Registered to Vote? Mid-term statewide elections will take place on Tues., Nov. 2. The deadline to register is 6PM
on Oct. 12. Absentee voting is available, but requires advance arrangements. For details, go to the Virginia State Board of Elections
website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.
Proposed Fluvanna/LMOA Land Swap: On Oct. 20, the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to enter into
a land swap with LMOA for unimproved properties. The county owns 34 acres that border three sides of LMOA’s campground. The
land was donated to the County by the Lake Monticello developer in 1975 to build a school. There are no plans to build a school at that
location. Because of a deed restriction, the County cannot use the property for another purpose without LMOA approval. LMOA owns
three parcels that border the Rivanna River that cannot be developed because they are in the flood plain. The property would be of
benefit to Fluvanna for recreational purposes.

Halloween Decorating Contest: To enter this annual event, register by contacting Trish at 589-8263, ext. 101, or
tmitchell@lmoa.org. Judging will take place on Oct. 27. Judges are needed. Contact Trish to volunteer.

Artists and Crafters Needed for Fall Craft Fair at the Lake Monticello Clubhouse on Sat., Nov. 13, from 9AM to 3PM.
The cost to set up inside the Clubhouse is $35 per space, including a table, or $25 with your own table. Cost to set up outside with your
own table is $25. Reserve your space by calling Andrea at 589-8263, ext. 102.

The Acres Pond Spillway

On the morning of Friday, October 1, the spillway beneath the small storm water retention pond in the Acres section of Lake
Monticello failed, causing the pond to drain. The management of the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association (LMOA), which owns and
maintains the pond, inspected property downstream from the pond to Jackson Cove and found no damage as a result.
Ponds and lakes are designed with a spillway system to prevent the accumulation of water over the capacity that the pond or lake
was built to contain. When water exceeds the normal level, the spillway allows it to flow out, preventing flooding and property damage.
Earlier this year, the Acres spillway developed a slow leak, causing the water level to drop by as much as two feet at times. Upon
close inspection, it was discovered that an area of rust along the underwater spillway assembly had become perforated, allowing water
to pass through. Immediate action was taken to block the leak as a temporary fix while a permanent solution could be found. No one
could foresee the heavy rains that fell last week, causing the temporary fix to give way, the leak to widen and most of the water to drain
from the pond.
From the first sign of trouble with the spillway, the goal was and continues to be a reliable, permanent repair that can be made in a
fiscally responsible manner. The process to meet this goal is underway, having begun shortly after the source of the problem was
discovered. LMOA consulted with the engineer on the original pond project to assist in development of an appropriate design and work
plan. The engineer also inspected the dam and reported no evidence that the integrity of the dam was compromised by the recent
event. Contractor bids for the required work are due not later than October 15. Once the LMOA Board of Directors accepts a bid, work
will get underway as soon as possible thereafter.
Not only is the pond an attractive aesthetic feature for the community, it also is an important part of Lake Monticello’s storm water
management program. Its key role is to collect sediment from storm water runoff from the Acres and property upstream to prevent it
from flowing into Jackson Cove and the main lake. It is imperative to accomplish a proper, permanent solution, and that takes time.
While LMOA understands the frustration of property owners adjacent to the pond, there is no quick and easy way to correct the
spillway problem. The loss of the water in the pond was unfortunate and unexpected but, in the long run, may actually expedite the
work. The pond would have been drained by the contractor before work could begin.
LMOA cautions residents to avoid walking along the pond’s edge or on the muddy bottom, which are very soft and pose a potential
hazard, and to keep children and pets away form the pond until the repair is made and the water level back to normal.

CHANNEL 10 PRESENTS
Programs air at 9AM and 7PM daily
y Through Wed., Oct. 13: John Platt will preview the Oct. 16 Octoberfest/Celebration of Autumn.
y Thurs. – Wed., Oct. 14 – 20: Hear what the Lake Monticello Beautification Corps is doing to beautify the community.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
[LMOA events & activities are printed in bold type.]
Sat., Oct. 9 8AM-4PM Second Chance Day,
Goodwill Donation Ctr., Turkeysag Trail
Sun., Oct. 10 3:30PM Newcomers & Old Friends, FR
Mon., Oct. 11 8AM Aerobics, TR
9AM Duplicate Bridge, FR
12:30PM Mah Jongg for Fun, FR
1PM Sewing Circle, FR
6PM Brownie Troop 1100, TGR
 6PM Girl Scout Troop 657, TR
7PM Chess Club, TBR
Tues., Oct. 12 8AM Environmental Control Committee, OB
8AM Aerobics, TR
8:30AM Steering Committee, TBR
9:30AM Basket Weaving, TR
1PM Canasta, FR
1PM Casual Bridge, FR
5:30PM Girl Scout Troop 2047, FR
6PM Budget Meeting, TR
7PM Pinochle, TGR
7PM LM Swim Team, TBR
7:30PM Broadcast Group, FR
Wed., Oct. 13 7:30AM Rotary Club, AG
9AM Line Dancing, TR
9:30AM Ladies’ Bridge, FR
1PM Ad Hoc Committee on Fishing Pier, TGR
4PM Golf Committee, CR
6:30PM Rivanna Lions Club, FR
7PM Crafting Group, TBR
7PM Lake Preservation Committee, TGR
Thurs., Oct. 14 8AM Aerobics, TR
9:30AM Piecemakers, TR
12:15PM Mah Jongg, FR
1:30PM Low Vision Support Group, TGR
6PM Girl Scouts, Juliettes, TGR
7PM Computer Users Group, TR
Fri., Oct. 15 8AM Aerobics, TR
1PM Hand and Foot, TR
Sat., Oct. 16 10AM-3PM Octoberfest/Celebration of Autumn, CBY
AG – Ashlawn Grille; ATC – Ashlawn Tennis Courts; BBF – Bunker Ball Field; CBY – Clubhouse Back Yard; CH – Clubhouse; CR –
Crofton Room; OB – Operations Building; EN – Eagles Nest; FR – Faulconer Room; GC – Golf Course; P – Pool; PS – Pro Shop; TGR
– Terrace Game Room; TBR – Terrace Board Room; TR – Terrace Room; TL -- Tufton Lake

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

y NEWCOMERS AND OLD FRIENDS will meet Oct. 10 at 3:30PM at the Clubhouse. The LM Fire and Rescue team will be guest
speakers. All residents welcome, no matter how long you’ve lived here. Annual dues of $3/person give access to numerous
opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. For more information, call 540-471-7391 or 589-5474.
y FLUVANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING will be held at 3PM, Sun., Oct. 10, at Sunny Side Farm on Rt. 601
(Courthouse Rd.), three miles east of Palmyra. Guests will be Dr. Randy Lanford on the history of Sunny Side Farm, and James
Covington, current owner of the property. Public invited. The Holland Page Place 1865 log cabin across the road will be open after the
meeting.
y BEAUTIFICATION CORPS WORK PARTY, Mon., Oct. 11, at 9AM at the Main Gate to plant Fall flowers and bulbs. All are welcome
to help beautify our community.
y LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet Thurs., Oct. 14, at 1:30PM in the Terrace Game Room. Guest Dr. Douglas Weiss,
optometrist here at the Lake, will discuss the latest low vision devices available. All welcome. Questions? Call 591-4511.
y LM COMPUTER USERS GROUP will meet on Thurs., Oct. 14, at 7PM in the Terrace Room. Program will include two topics:
“Backing up Your Data” and “Upgrading to Windows 7 Operating System.” For more information, go to the website at
http://lmcug.apcug.org/. All welcome.
y LAST “LAKE, NO WAKE” KAYAK/CANOE OUTING for 2010 will be Fri., Oct. 15. Launch from any location and paddle until 12N.
Meet for lunch at the Main Beach (bring your own lunch). Open to all lake residents. Sponsored by Newcomers and Old Friends. For
info, call 591-0230.
y ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR, Sat., Oct. 16, from 8 to 2PM. Sponsored by Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Joseph/St.
Katherine Drexal Catholic Churches. Crafts, gifts, baked goods, raffles and more. Breakfast sandwiches available beginning at 8AM.
y HAPPY FACE: Watch for the annual Happy Face donation box to arrive in the Clubhouse lobby. Needed: gently used toys and
nonperishable canned and boxed food items. The box will be in place from Oct. 18 – Nov. 19 for the Dec. 4 Holiday Party to benefit
approximately 300 Fluvanna children in need. There will be a box in the Terrace Room for donations of greeting cards and calendars.
Sponsored by the Fluvanna Christian Service Society.
y NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE at the Administration Office for just $10 each. Proceeds go toward beautification of
our community by the LM Beautification Corps.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Call (434) 589-8263, ext. 300.

PRO SHOP: Open 7AM to 5:30PM. Carts due 30 minutes before sunset. For tee time or in inclement weather, call (434) 589-3075. For
information go to the website at www.lakemonticellogolf.org.
EAGLES NEST: Opens 7:30AM to 2PM daily. Breakfast Buffet, Sat. and Sun. until 12N. Blue Plate specials Mon. – Fri. from 7:30 to
11AM. Chair lift available. To-go orders welcome -- call 589-3512. For information or to schedule a meeting or other event, ask for or
email Manager Jet Thompson at Jet.EaglesNest@gmail.com.
ASHLAWN GRILLE: Open Tues. – Sat. 4:30-9PM, and for Sunday brunch from 10:30AM to 2PM in the Clubhouse. For information,
call (434) 591-1151.
MARINA: Open 10AM to 6PM, daily, selling plus grade gasoline for cars and boats, ice, bait, propane. For information, call (434) 589-
1692.
LEAF DISPOSAL SITE is open inside the fenced area at Tufton Lake for disposal of leaves, grass clippings and acorns. Please
remove leaves from bags and take the bags for reuse. No brush, trees, trash or other debris permitted. No commercial dumping.
HORSESHOES, Mon., Tues., Wed. at 10AM at Ashlawn Pits. All over 18 years welcome. For information call 589-4225.
ORGANIZED TENNIS: Ladies’ – 8AM, Mon. & Thurs.; men’s – 8:30AM, Tues., Wed., Fri.; and mixed doubles – 8:30AM Sat.

The Friday Flyer is an official weekly publication of the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association. It communicates matters of
general interest and presents information on policies, procedures, activities and events. The editorial staff is responsible for content
based on guidelines set forth in policy. Deadline for submission of announcements and news is 5PM on Wednesday, unless otherwise
announced. Email announcements to palexander@lmoa.org or drop off at the Administration Office. Submission does not guarantee
publication. The Friday Flyer is available at 15 locations around the community, online at www.lmoa.org and on cable TV channel
14/978 for your convenience. For more information, call (434) 589-8263, extension 111.