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Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 42 Quincy, CA 95971 COUNTRYCLUB NEWSLETTER VOL. 28 NO. 1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LAKE ALMANOR COUNTRY CLUB FEB.-MARCH 2020 Be prepared by Kristy Cox upcoming planning meeting to discuss the upcoming drill. Listed below are some of the preparation tips for an evacuation In Linda Satchwell’s November 20, 2019 article “Be Firewise: emergency. Evacuation Preparation,” Satchwell discussed how “the Gold Mountain Firewise Committee is leading the way when it comes to I. Have “go-bags” ready in the car or an accessible place—at all ‘Firewise best practices’ in Eastern Plumas County.” times A. Pack items that will help if there is no power Satchwell also shared how the Gold Mountain Committee held two B. Suggested “go-bags” items: recent voluntary evacuation drills in August and October of 2019. 1. 4-in-1 crank operated flashlight 2. AM/FM radio Their Chairwoman, Kathy Kogge, explained that the participants 3. USB charging adapter device were given the date and time of the drill. On the chosen date and 4. combination whistle time, they were instructed to pretend that they had no power and 5. compass that also contains a storage compartment only a half hour to evacuate their homes. with an all-in-one tool 6. small lantern According to Kogge, the goal of the drill is for “people to feel 7. warm gloves confident they can leave safely and prepared.” Having a drill, 8. hand warmers whether it’s actually evacuating one’s home, or merely going 9. an emergency thermal blanket through all the steps, prepares residents for an actual emergency. 10. a respirator type mask for smoke (N95 or P100 is recommended) The LACC Firewise Committee, LACC management, and the 11. extra glasses Peninsula Fire District are all planning an evacuation drill on May 12. essential medications 14, 2020. More information will be announced in the NABR Network, LACC newsletter, and local radio stations regarding an SEE PREPARED, Page 3 INSIDE: Employees Thank You • Mike Bagby celebrates 30 years with LACC • GM report Firewise Information • Music Update • Photo Contest Forms PAGE 2 FEB/MAR 2020 VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT By Steve Fleming By Scott Devereaux, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Dear members, By the time you read this message we will be well into 2020. Please accept my belated Happy New Year wishes 2019 presented challenges and opportunities for our community. Possibly the greatest concern was Welcome to 2020. We are off and running in the new decade. While final numbers will not be wildfire risk. Several catastrophic wildfires hit neighboring communities here in Northern California and available until our annual audit is complete in April, it looks like 2019 was a solid year financially as expected members were deeply concerned that such an event may happen here. Peninsula Fire for the association. Revenues should exceed expenses. Department and local Cal Fire agencies started a program of lot inspections. As a result of their efforts and members rallying to the call, lot clean up and fuel removal was nothing short of amazing! Our Fire Clubhouse – A Board workshop regarding possible improvements to our Clubhouse was held in Wise Committee headed up by Barbara McArthur put together an educational program and a call to January (prior to the writing of this article so I do not have any details). The Clubhouse is one of action campaign that yielded great results. Hundreds of trailer loads of fuel made their way to green two major focal points in our community (Rec 1 being the other). And as we have made a waste. number of improvements to Rec 1 over the last few years, now maybe time to turn our attention Moving ahead LACC staff, management, the Fire Wise Committee and individuals have been working to making the Clubhouse more usable and appealing to members. Please watch for more closely with Peninsula Fire Department and Cal Fire to enhance upon what we did well last year. information on this subject as it becomes available. Improved lot inspections, education, evacuation route clearing, emergency planning and green waste access to name a few. Also, we are planning a contractor forum to better coordinate contractors and Roads – During the first part of the year, we will be reviewing what can be done to improve the member needs when it comes to fuel reduction and Fire Safe compliance. road surface of the roads that were worked on in 2019. In addition, staff will be looking at As I write you, we are in the middle of winter at LACC. So far Mother Nature has been kind (moderate improving the road shoulders on East Mountain Ridge. snow fall), I expect that will change. Please be sure to thank those unsung heroes in maintenance for their tireless efforts to keep our roads open. Emergency vehicle access to your home is job one, so be Fire Safety – The Firewise Committee is busy working on several possible projects for the year. patient with berm clearing. I have seen a concerted effort put forth this winter to clear berms as time In conjunction with Peninsula Fire, we expect to conduct an emergency evacuation drill in the permits. community during the month of May. The committee is also researching another joint venture We are a great community, being good neighbors and thinking of others needs and concerns is what involving “ready, set, go bags” for members. The association is working with Peninsula Fire to makes us great! improve the lot inspection program that started last year in conjunction with Cal Fire. As a point of reference, more lots were inspected in the country club last year than the entire three-county Thank you for allowing me to serve. area serviced by our local Cal Fire combined. Election Rules – The state has adopted new rules that will govern association elections going forward. Members should have already seen an email notice regarding these changes which the Board will finalize in February. Golf – Over the holiday period, we encountered multiple problems with people on the golf course. Please – no winter activities unless the posted signs say it is okay. Even then, you must stay off of greens and tee boxes. Even foot traffic across a frozen green can cost thousands of dollars in repairs next spring. 501 Peninsula Drive • Lake Almanor • California 96137 Administrative office: (530) 596-3282 • FAX (530) 596-3877 GM Coffees – These informal chats continue to be popular in the community. I try to host one every three weeks or so on a different day and time up in the Clubhouse. It is a great opportunity Email: [email protected] • www.lacchoa.com to talk about many different aspects of the community and what is on members’ minds. www.project2105.org There is a growing number of special weekend functions being planned throughout the winter Clifford Gate: 259-5320 Sugar Pine Lounge: 259-5440 months so please watch the Nabr network for dates and times. Clifford’s Restaurant: 259-2026 Security: 259-5320 Golf Shop: 259-2868 Sports Center: 259-3656 Communications – Website – Newsletter: 259-4982 General Manager Coffees All editorial content is the sole responsibility of the At the LACC Clubhouse Lake Almanor Country Club Board President: Jim Craig • Editor: Jessie King LACC does not endorse any business advertising in this publication Feb. 18th Tues. 10:00 am Published by Feather Publishing Co., Inc. March 10th Tues 2:00 pm P.O Box B, Quincy, CA 95971 • (530) 283-0800 • FAX: (530) 283-3952 April 2nd Thurs. 11:00 am All advertisingcontent is the sole responsibility of Feather PublishingCo., Inc. To advertise in this newsletter, contact the Chester Progessive: April 20th Mon. 3:00 pm Box 557, Chester, CA 96122 • (530) 258-3115 FEB/MAR 2020 PAGE 3 Preparations for PREPARED, from Page 1 making your 13. duct tape II. Listed below are some of the preparation tips for pets and more: homes A. Have animal crates ready to go and plan ahead to have: as fire safe as 1. attach ID to each crate and pet 2. plastic containers already filled with food, bowls, possible! leashes, toys, medicines, and bedding 3. pet’s vaccine and medical records, dog license, It is recommended that smoke detectors be installed in all living and pet first aid kit spaces of your home. Battery-operated smoke detectors should be 4. photos of your pets with descriptions of breed, cleaned and the battery changed at least twice a year. color, and size A handy way to keep up on this chore is to simply clean the 5. all items ready to load into the car detector and change the battery each time the time changes in the 6. locate pet friendly hotels in Reno 7. prearrange family or friends who will take your pets fall and spring. At the same time you clean and replace your for a period of time batteries in your smoke detector, you should also be inspecting your fire extinguisher. Please look for part II of the “Firewise” evacuation suggestions in Every home should have at least one ABC fire extinguisher. the April issue. ABC rated fire extinguisher are able to work on – Trash, Wood, Paper, Liquids, Grease and Electrical Equipment. To inspect the extinguisher, make sure no parts are missing from the extinguisher and that the gauge pressure is in the operable range. Some extinguishers only have a green pop-up pin on it; make sure the pop-up pin is up. Peninsula Fire District does provide a service where the on-duty crew will come to your house and assist with replacing the batteries/cleaning your smoke detectors and will also inspect your fire extinguishers.