Proudly serving the residents of our Fallon Community. December 2014

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What’s Inside!

•Upcoming Events

Our Gift To You

Save the Date: Fallon Ski Trip

Holiday Tree Disposal

Holiday Decorations

•Perks Card

•Community News

Issue Resolution

Fallon Holiday Events

•Living Green Tips

Lincoln Military Housing

Community Newsletter

Happy Holidays!

This December, Santa's helpers at Lincoln have a fun-filled month planned. Santa is counting on Lincoln's employees to bring you a festive event and goodwill! They have been planning events and activites throughout the year to provide you and your family winter fun with food, crafts,

and the gift of the holiday spirit. The Community Services team, your District Office Staff, and your Maintenance Team will make this a very special holiday season. We don't want you to miss out - look through this newsletter for the Our Gift To You event details!

Happy Holidays from Lincoln!

To our wonderful residents, Lincoln would like to thank you for your service to our country. We appreciate the sacrifices your family makes year-round. During this holiday season, it touches our hearts even more deeply, and we want to make the holidays as magical and special for you as possible. We hope you'll join Lincoln and allow us to bring holiday cheer to you and your family.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date:Fallon Ski TripLet’s hit the slopes and ski Tahoe! Feel the speed and exhilaration of flying down the mountain with the wind in your face and the fresh powder under your skis or snowboard!

This is great trip for beginners and pros! Lincoln Military Housing will provide your ski or snowboard rental, snacks, lift ticket, and a bus ride to and from Mt. Rose.

Please note: If you are selected for this event and do not show-up, you will not be able to participate in the next two Lincoln events due to the high cost of this event. It is not suggested that young children including babies participate. Please no strollers or pets.

Date: Saturday, January 31st

Event Time: 6:00 AM -6:00PM

Check-in Time: 6:00 AM (Bus departs at 6:20 AM)

Location: Bus pick-up is at the District Office

Lottery Begins: Tuesday, January 13th at 8:30AM

Lottery Ends: Thursday, January 22nd at Noon

To Enter the Lottery: Visit wwwlincolnmilitaryresident.com

Contact: Ashley at agarcia@lpsi.com with any questions.

Our Gift To You

This holiday season, Lincoln Military Housing wants to show our military families how much we appreciate you by throwing a holiday celebration. Please join us for a delicious lunch along with family photos with Santa. Families will enjoy “minute-to-win-it” games with prizes. Kids will also have a special prize that they can pick

out.

You must enter the lottery on our website to attend this event. There will be two separate signups, please sign up for the time frame you would like to attend only.

Date: Saturday, December 20thTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ( please only sign up for the time you prefer)Location: Multipurpose Room at the BOQsLottery Began in November.Lottery Ends: Friday, December 12th At Noon To Enter The Lottery: Please visit the website at www.lincolnmilitaryresident.comContact: Ashley at agarcia@lpsi.com with any questions.

Holiday Tree DisposalPlease bring your tree to the district office for pick up on Monday, December 29th through Monday, Jaunary 12th Please do not cut the tree, but do remove all stands and lights.

Holiday Decorations

It’s that time of year again to gear up for a Happy Holiday Season. While you get ready to pull out your tinsel and toolbox, please remember the Lincoln guidelines for holiday

décor. Holiday lights can be on display between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM from October 21st until the second week in January. After the approved time period for holiday décor has passed, all lighting should be removed and stored properly.

Please keep the following guidelines in mind when spreading holiday cheer with lights and decoration:

• To ensure everyone’s safety, please avoid overloading circuits and/or overusing extension cords.

• All lights and decorations need to avoid damage to the home. For example, nails/screws/tacks should not be used – please use gutter clips or a similar clip device to affix exterior lighting.

• You are welcome to decorate your front shrubbery but lawns need to remain clear for normal maintenance.

•Lincoln and the Community Services Team wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!

Community NewsPerks Card Program

The Perks Card Program is designed to reward those residents who

regularly attend Lincoln’s wide variety of events. Residents are given a stamp on their card at each event they attend. Only six stamps are needed to fill the card, so remember those Perks Cards at every event and keep reading your newsletters so you can mark your calendars for any upcoming events! You can obtain a new Perks Card at any Lincoln Military Housing event. You can turn in a filled card to any Community Services Coordinator or your District Office.

Congratulations to our December winner of a $50 Gift Card!Paola Mesa

Please visit your District Office by December 12th to pick up your prize.

Community Services Department• Tel: 858-505-4136

• Ashley Garcia Community Services Coordinator, • Ext. 226, agarcia@lpsi.com

• Cindy Farless, Community Services Director,• Ext. 223, cfarless@lpsi.com

• Courtney Ludwig, Community Services Administrative

Assistant, cludwig@lpsi.com

Fallon District Office1000 Cottonwood Drive, Fallon, NV 89406

Tel: 775-423-9569

• Lou Scott , District Manager, lscott@lpsi.com• Jackilou Davis, Assistant Manager, jdavis@lpsi.com

• Teresa Leon, Customer Service Representive, tleon@lpsi.com• Sal Alvarado, Service Technician• Josh Pecheco, Service Technician

• Romeo Lampano, Service Technician• Stephen Lavoie, Porter

Roadside America 888-895-1744

Lincoln Military Housing is not responsible for information from other organizations published in this newsletter.

Issue Resolution for ResidentsThe following should assist you with resolution of an issue should something occur at your home that causes you dissatisfaction withLincoln Military Housing:1. The first step is to contact your District Office and relay the issue to them to give them the opportunity to resolve it.2. If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction contact the District Office again and ask to speak to the District Manager. In almostevery case the District Manager can solve the issue.3. If the issue is still not solved after speaking to the District Manager, call the Lincoln General Management Office (GMO) at858-874-8100 and ask to speak to the Regional Property Manager for your specific District.4. In the unlikely event the Regional Property Manager cannot satisfy your request contact the GMO again and ask for the RegionalVice President of Lincoln Military Housing.5. At this point if the issue still remains, you will need to contact a Navy Supervisor at the Housing Office at Naval Base San Diego.619-556-8443, dial prompt 6, followed by a second prompt 6, and ask to speak with a Housing Supervisor.

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Fallon Holiday EventsFallon’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting-Friday, December 5th at 6:00PM

Fallon’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display-

Wednesday, December 31st

For more information call or visit: 775-243-5105 www.cityoffallon.com

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Bonus Energy Saving Tip:Would you like to lower your monthly energy usage? Keep this energy saving tip in mind:• Replace your old holiday lights with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light strings. Although they cost more initially, LEDs use a fraction of

the energy of traditional holiday lights and they last up to 20 years.

• Plug your indoor and outdoor lighting displays into a timer set to run during the earlier evening hours. Per housing guidelines, holiday lights are authorized for use between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM from Thanksgiving Day until the second weekend in January.

• Rather than adding more lights to your tree, try enhancing the existing lighting with tinsel, mirrored ornaments and other reflective items.

Making a difference this holiday season can include volunteering, donating to an organization, or helping out another military family, but don’t forget about the environment too! Here are some tips to do your part throughout the holidays.

•Userealdishesandflatware,insteadofservingfoodonpaperorStyrofoamatholidayparties.Iftherearen’tenoughtogoaround,userecycledpaperproducts,recyclableandreusableplates.Inexpensiveclothnapkinsarealsoagreatalternativeandabitfancier.Use darker colors to hide stains. This can become a year round ritual saving you green while living green.•Sendane-cardwithaphotoofyourfamilyandaholidaywish,orane-viteifyouarehostingaparty,insteadoftraditionalgreeting cards. You may also create a website with holiday wishes, news and images and email the link to friends and family.•Reducewrappingbymakingitpartofthepresent.Putgiftsinabasket,terracottagardenpot,orreusablebag.Useribbontotieabow on larger presents instead of wrapping the entire package. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year.•UseLEDlightsinsteadofconventionallights.Ituses15%oftheenergyofastandardincandescentlightandisbrighter.•Lookforgiftswithanenvironmentalmessage:refillablethermos,anaturebook,itemsmadefromrecycledmaterialsorproductswith rechargeable batteries.•Insteadofmore“stuff”forthekids,startthemasavingsaccountandwatchitgrow.Itteacheschildrenthevalueoffinancial conservation. •Honorgiftrecipientswhoalreadyhaveeverythingbygivinggiftstoothers.Sendfarmanimalsseedorcleanwaterandhealthcareto people in developing nations. Check out these organizations with gifting options: The Heifer Project (www.heifer.org), the Rainforest Alliance (rainforest-alliance.org), the African Wildlife Adoption Center (www.awf.org) and the Alternative Gifts Foundation (www.alternativegifts.org).

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