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Snow Update

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on February 7, 2010

According to WTOP radio, this is the largest snowfall for the Washington metro area ever recorded, with Dulles Airport reporting 32.4 inches.

Genesis drivers desperately moved the snow to open the roads to give us access to Sunrise Valley Drive. We don’t have much space to pile snow, so many people will have lots of digging out to do. They apologize for any cars and driveways blocked in, but please understand that this was the best they could do with 30″ of snow.

Genesis hopes to line up tractors and will work through the week to widen the roads and clear blocked areas, but since tractors are in high demand, it may be a few days. Once the plow work is done, Genesis will sand, but we’ve asked them to sand the Lakespray and entrance hills.

Today’s relatively warm and sunny weather helps to melt the snow, but that makes it heavier and harder to move. Nonetheless, it might be a good idea to clear your drives now before they ice over.

Also, a number of people have fallen tree limbs. Genesis will be able to help us clear them once our snow crisis is resolved. If you have specific requests, please contact Michelle at michelle.k.kinch@gmail.com to be added to a list.

Please be patient during this historical time.

Winter Snow

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on February 3, 2010

Snow removal crews started in the middle of the night and should be done clearing the 4-6″ of snow from our streets and parking areas. Don’t expect sanding, because most areas uncovered old sand. With 40 degrees today, things should get better not worse.

According to Accuweather.com, there is a significant snowfall facing us again Friday into Saturday. We could be facing measurements similar to Decembers “big storm” (15-18″). If we get hit with another “big one” this week, Genesis knows what needs done based on lessons learned from then.

Before we know it, you will be seeing us cutting green grass around flowering trees.

Neighborhood Watch Schedule

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on January 18, 2010

While crime may be up in some areas, it’s not at Lakeport Cluster.  This is in part thanks to our Neighborhood Watch team that patrols the cluster looking for and reporting suspicious activities. 

Upcoming patrol calendar

    29-31 Jan	Sandy & Dick L.
    05-07 Feb	Valerie & Clarence D.
    12-14 Feb	Linda R. & Marston M.
    19-21 Feb	James P. & Carol L.
    26-28 Feb	Kristen B. & Kent. B.
    05-07 Mar	Sharon C. & Marilyn B.
    12-14 Mar	Helene M. & Mary O.
    19-21 Mar	Steig H. & Tom J.
    26-28 Mar	Jesse & Elizabeth V.
    02-04 Apr	Liz & Gil B.
    09-11 Apr	Paul & Cookie C.
    16-18 Apr	Wanda & Paul T.
    23-25 Apr	Kristina O. & Nick I.
    30 Apr-02 May	James P. & Karen C.

If you’d like to contribute a little time toward keeping Lakeport Cluster safe, please contact Sandy Laeser.

In addition, please visit the link below to access the Fairfax County Police newsletter service center to sign up to receive The Reston Reliance: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/newsletter.

Holiday Decorations

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on January 11, 2010

We’d like to thank everyone that participated in the Holiday Spirit with lights, caroling, etc.!  With your help, the Cluster looked very cheerful and seemed to “warm up” this holiday season, but it’s time to face 2010.

As a reminder, the Lakeport Handbook’s Section II (Cluster Rules and Traditional Customs & Courtesies) requires that all ”Winter holiday lighting and decorations [...] be removed by January 15th.”  If you haven’t already removed your decorations, please plan to this week.

Lakeport Caroling

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on November 30, 2009

You are cordially invited to celebrate the holidays with Caroling at Linda & Rich Rosenberg’s home on Sunday, December 13th. For details, please view their invite.

2008 Virginia House Bill 516

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on October 30, 2009

For any resident interested, Fairfax County is holding an information session.  Industry leaders will discuss how Virginia House Bill 516 and other recent legislation affect homeowner and condominium association communities, board members, and managers.

Date: Monday, November 9, 2009

Time: 7 p.m. — 9 p.m.

Where: Fairfax County Government Center

REGISTER HERE

Leaf Blowing

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on October 29, 2009

Genesis removes all of our leaves at Lakeport Cluster twice each fall.  Our first is scheduled for right around November 12.  Poor weather and/or an emergency in Genesis’ schedule  may move that a day or two.  Our second will occur when all leaves are finished falling in December.

Standards Meeting

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on October 26, 2009

Date: Wednesday Nov 4, 2009

Time: 7 – 9 PM

The Lakeport Cluster Association is forming the 2009‐2010 Standards Committee. If you are interested in volunteering your time to establish the next phase of standards updates and reviews, please join now. This committee will be responsible for reviewing, researching, writing, and finalizing approval through Reston Association’s (RA) Design Review Board (DRB).

We are pleased to announce that since there have been no content changes, the revised Awning and Garage Door Standards have been approved by RA. That’s only the beginning though. The following Standards need revision: Outdoor lighting, House numbers, Colors, Decks – Trex in front?, Storm doors, Siding, Windows, Roofing, and more!

Please RSVP your interest to James Pan at jpamco@yahoo.com

Fall Cleaning?

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on October 13, 2009

Is it time clean out your garage to make room for your car before winter?  Is it time to give away those summer clothes you never had a chance to wear this year, or was it even last year?

The Vietnam Veterans of America will be coming through Lakeport Cluster next Tuesday (October 20th) to pick up your give away clothing, housewares, appliances, tools, etc..  It’s easy to do…

1) Schedule a pick up online at www.vvapickup.org or call (800) 459-8387.

2) Place your VVA marked boxes and bags out by 8:00 am on October 20th.Vietnam Veterans of America

BE AWARE

Posted By Lakeport Cluster on October 11, 2009

As the days get shorter, Neighborhood Watch would like to remind you to be aware of your surroundings.  Fairfax County’s October news releases list a couple of violent crimes reported by the Reston Police District.
 
As a reminder, please keep an eye out for strangers, and call 911 if you feel that you are in danger.