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Located in the town of Arnold along scenic HWY 4 in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County at 4,000 feet, our community enjoys the majesty of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and Big Trees State Park in Stanislaus National Forest. Lake Mont Pines is a private community with a picturesque lake offering seasonal activities and year-round local recreation and amenities. Come enjoy our "Little Piece of Heaven" where you can enjoy hiking, golf, tennis, skiing, swimming, boating, wine tasting, fine dining and much much more!


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Happy New Year!

ATTENTION / Lost & Found

A very nice neighbor has turned in a set of keys that he found on Fawn Circle.  Please call the office to identify and claim your lost keys.

CAUTION

Due to cold weather, we have shady parts of the lake with ice that is not very thick.  Everyone is advised to please stay off the ice.  Children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
 
Oh the weather outside is beautiful! Warm weather and no snow continues!  We do have an ICY PIER!


New Report from Neighborhood Watch:

We had very High winds the first few days of December.  We lost a number of trees, limbs and some homes were damaged, power was out and roads were closed during repairs. Members should have their homes and wires inspected for damages.  We are calling members and advising of problems, when discoverd.  PG&E says that ALL downed wires can carry power, so exercise caution at all times.

CHIMNEY CAPS OR SPARK ARRESTORS
Also, with the windstorm damage of December 1, 2011, we are still seeing damage or things being blown around.  It has been reported that the Chimney Caps or Spark Arrestors on your chimneys can be askem or blown off. A few have been found on the ground.  Always check these before use.

DIRT BIKE FOUND
:  On Friday December 9,2011 a KTM Dirt Bike was found at the shore of the lake in Lake Mont Pines. White fenders, orange and reds, lots of stickers.  No lic. plates. It was reported to the CHP. So if you think your bike was stolen, please contact the CHP.

 

BOATS AROUND THE LAKE: We are currently inspecting boats stored around the lake.  Boats not marked with member lot numbers, stored incorrectly, not registered, or not secured properly will be confiscated, held and then disposed of.  If we have any information on a boat we will contact the owner and make every effort to avoid a problem.  It is always recommended that members retrieve their boats and store them elsewhere during the winter.  We did have some kayaks stolen from the lake shore this summer.  Storage is at each owner's risk and boats must be registered with the office.  Please call to make sure your boats are in full compliance.

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS:  

Ducks
As you may know, one of our Directors, Kevin Brush, really enjoys working with wood ducks and has a passion for their care and well being.  Here is a video from one of Kevin's recent workshops.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxWDpi6pYuA

Arnold Rim Trail reports that post signs have now been installed on the trail directing hikers to LMP.  This was approved by our Board.  ART and the US Forest Service were very careful in the placement of these signs so that hikers will only be directed toward LMP.  There are no signs in the community directing to the trail head as it was felt that this wold contribute to traffic and parking concerns.  Please enjoy the trail and do not disturb these signs.  More information is available on the internet at arnoldrimtrail.org

A NEW LAW went into effect on 7/1/11.  It requires homes that burn fossil fuels and/or homes with an attached garage must install a Carbon Monoxide Detector.  These can be purchased at our local hardware stores and should be installed on each living level at a low point on your wall.

NEW  Here is our November 2011 Newsletter

NOTICE TO MEMBERS: At the November Board meeting we discussed our old pier and diving floats.  Yes, we plan to replace them in 2012.  The Board likes to involve interested members so an ad hoc Committee is being formed, just like we did with the playground.  Interested members may volunteer to be on this committee.  Please contact the office and/or just send us your comments and suggestions for consideration.  We are looking at wood or changing to aluminum.  Various designs and components are being considered.  We welcome member input on these important assets to our community.  Please call the office, send us a note, email or attend our January 2012 meeting to let us know your ideas, suggestions and thoughts. 

We are also wondering how members feel about all of our LMP activities, facilities, site improvements, member services and always welcome member input.  We discussed forming a Social Committee to help the Board and Management plan and organize events and summer activities in our wonderful community.  If you like our current programs that's great.  If you have ideas, input or suggestions for us to consider, again, please call the office, send us a note, email or attend our January 2012 meeting.  You are invited to join the Committee, or just let us know your input and thoughts on our community operations. 
The exact date of the January 2012 meeting is being considered and will be posted when a decision is made. 

We are happy to announce the appointment of 2 members to our Board of Directors at our November Meeting.  We welcome members Kevin Brush and Nick Bressani to the Board.  Per the Bylaws, their term of office will expire at next year's Annual Meeting.  We still have vacancies on the Board.  Interested members should attend our meetings or contact the office for information on how to participate at LMP.

Public Notice:  Our Supervisor, Merita Callaway wants to notify everyone about the following information regarding recycling: "Calaveras County residents and businesses can now put all plastic recyclables marked 1 through 7 in with our mixed recycling. This is huge news for our County, as it includes Styrofoam products, yogurt containers, DVD cases, VHS tapes, as well as numerous other recyclables. Please check out our website below where you will find a useful link to the recycling resin codes.  Please share this information with your families, friends, neighbors and co-workers to help get the word out. Thank you for recycling"  http://www.ccsolidwaste.org/

  • Cal Fire non compliance notices and citations have been sent to property owners who need to do work on their properties to comply with State law.  Questions should be directed to  Cal Fire. 209-428-1131.  Here is a review of the Cal Fire guidelines with frequently asked Questions & AnswersMore information is available on the Cal Fire page on this website. A big THANK YOU to Lynn Glocker and all VIP volunteers for helping make our community fire safe.  Our VIP services in Calaveras County are ranked #1 in the State and our LMP program is #1 in our area!  Congratulations to all our volunteers.
  • Burn permits are always required when burning is allowed.  Permits may be obtained from Cal Fire and Ebbetts Pass Fire station. All burning, when allowed, is subject to the rules and hours which can also be obtained from fire officials.  Burning may only take place on specified burn days during certain hours.  The burn day hot line for this information is 209-754-6600.  
  • UPDATE: 2ND Tuesday of the Month.  If you’re 65 yrs or older you get free dumping of wood debris at Millers on HWY 4 In Avery.
  • Fire Safety / CAL-FIRE /VIP   view the videoview the video
  • ARCHTECTURAL CONTROL  Please remember per the CC&R: Live healthy tree removal, all exterior modifications, additions or alterations on your property requires prior approval from the Association. Here is an  Architectural Modification Request Forms that must be completed and approved prior to beginning any work.  Note: We understand that removal of leaning, dead, topless and emergency problem trees should be done promptly and will not require prior approval.  Forms can be completed and submitted after the fact. 
  • Some of the improvements that require approval:  New construction/additions, sheds,  refuse corrals, exterior painting, deck additions, roof replacement, fencing, window changes, driveway paving, septic installation and propane tank placement.  Please call before you install! 
  • In accordance with the Association's Rules and Enforcement/Fine Policy, Hearings have been conducted and members have been fined for violations of the above. 
  • Lake Mont Pines Celebrated our 50th Year in 2010! - 50th Anniversary visors and beach bags with attached cooler are available for sale in the office. Come enjoy the mountains!

 


What's New at the Lake...
 
Winter and the Holidays are now upon us.  Here are some of the fun events held in 2011. 

7/14/11 A great time was had by all at our July potluck dinner at the Lodge.  Great food , fun and friends.  We had close to 60 guests who celebrated Everett's 85th Birthday.  Everett was presented with a watch from Lake Mont for all his efforts and years of dedicated services to the Association.  Photo by: Don Shinn



Happy Birthday Everett & Thank You!
Photo by Lynn Glocker.

Photo by Lynn Glocker

7/9/11 We had a fun movie night with about 60 guests enjoying "How To Train Your Dragon".  We had 3 outdoor movie nights this summer! 


   


Shark attack!!!  Sand creation contests were very popular.


Let's go surfin!  The Brush family after a day at the Lake.

We hope everyone enjoyed our annual 4th of July celebration on Saturday 7/2.  We had great weather, a wonderful crowd all having fun at our BBQ, contests, Ice Cream Social and rockin dance.  Thank you Michael & Christina for the great Fireworks show and all our staff for a great Holiday weekend and fun summer!.

Thank you Cal Fire for containing a fire near Menominee and Diablo View Ct.

 
Beach Time!


Watermellon eating contest!


Disco Fever!

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