1. December 2012
Understanding Snow Removal
Love it or hate it, we certainly get our fair share at Fort Drum! While most Residents can agree that
it is gorgeous to look at, and loads of fun to play with, we also understand that it can cause quite the
headache from time to time. One of the biggest sources of winter stress for Residents, Families, and
everyone who lives or works in the North Country, is removing all the snow.
As a general rule, snow is removed by our service provider, Mainscape, according to the following:
1. Main Roadways
2. Loops and Streets - Remember
Roadways with minimal traffic
(loops, etc.) will not have the same
quality of ice and snow control as
higher traveled areas (i.e. Riva
Ridge and other main roads.)
3. Bus Stops
4. Sidewalks along major roadways
Adirondack Creek
5. Mail Kiosks
9797 Constitution Blvd. 6. Overflow parking areas
955.6640 7. Sidewalks along side roads in
Home Numbers front of homes.
9400—9700 8. Fire Hydrants
Community Manager
Robin Corpening Residents are responsible for clearing the snow from their driveways and
sidewalks leading to their home. This is very important for the safety of not only Residents,
Crescent Woods but also any visitors or Mountain Community Homes staff that may be coming to each home. Please
11799 Harvest Blvd. note: If these areas are not clear, technicians will not perform requested service orders. If sidewalks
955.6641 are shared, we ask that you take a few minutes and have a friendly conversation with your neighbor
Home Numbers
9800, 9900, 11000, 99000
regarding how to share the snow removal responsibilities for these areas.
Community Manager One of the greatest sources of confusion
Rhonda Rogers each year for Residents seems to be, “Why
do you pile all that snow at the end of my
Monument Ridge driveway!?” Believe us, we hate it too…
10897 Salerno Road
955.6642
one of the joys of life in the North Country!
Home Numbers Just when you think you’re done clearing
9000—9300, your driveway, here comes the snow plow
10800—10900, 94000 again. We promise you that if there was a
Community Manager better way to remove snow from the streets
Paula Empey we would do it. Unfortunately, the snow from
the street has to be pushed to the side and
Rhicard Hills that means some of it ends up at the end of
8499 Lewis Ave. driveways. The “good news” is that we do
955.6643 use big snow blowers to clear snow from common sidewalks. That will help remove some of the snow
Home Numbers at the end of the driveways.
6100—6600,
8000—8600, Leray
Community Manager We hope our Residents understand that sometimes the best laid plans are thrown askew when the
Jenna Waite snowfall is sudden, substantial, and the first of the season! As with any plans, we are continuously
looking for ways to improve the processes and welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have.
Maintenance And as always, should you have specific questions or concerns we encourage you to work with your
955.6650 friendly community center staff!
www.fortdrummch.com
2. Going away for the holidays? Remember to
Space Heaters put your house on home watch!
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Going on vacation for two or more weeks during the holidays? Don’t forget to
Commission estimates that more place your home on Home Watch.
than 25,000 residential fires every
year are associated with the use Residents are obligated to notify the Community Management Office any time
of space heaters, resulting in more they leave their residence for more than two weeks. Upon notification, Mountain
than 300 deaths. In addition, an Community Homes staff periodically checks the residence to help ensure
estimated 6,000 people receive adequate maintenance is performed during the absence, both to conserve utilities
hospital emergency room care and to reduce possible damage. For absences of more than 30 days, extra
for burn injuries associated with measures are taken to protect the property such as more frequent checks and
contacting the hot surfaces of installation of a water alarm to help prevent the possibility water overflow.
room heaters, mostly in non-fire
situations. Please remember that pets cannot remain in the home during your absence.
You are also still accountable for any necessary lawn care and snow removal
during any absence from the home. A list of service providers is available on
the Mountain Community Homes website or by contacting the Community
Management Office.
How to place your house on Home Watch
Notify your Community Management Office of your future absence by completing
a Notification of Absence form. For an absence of more than 30 days, a Home
Care Checklist for an Extended Absence form is completed as well. Please note
that whenever a home watch is requested, your whereabouts are always kept
private and confidential.
Trimming the Tree - Safely
Picking the tree
• Choose a tree with fresh, green
needles that do not fall off when
touched.
Residents are prohibited
from the operation of Placing the tree
electric heaters in homes, • Before placing the tree in the stand, cut
garages or common 1–2” from the base of the trunk.
hallways. In addition to being a • Make sure the tree is at least three
safety hazard, one electric heater feet away from any heat source, like
uses more electricity than 100 CFL fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat
light bulbs. vents or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an
We assure all Residents, that exit.
each home’s heating system is • Add water to the tree stand when it is
placed and water daily.
completely adequate in providing
warmth to each room. If you have Lighting the tree
any concerns, please contact • Never use lit candles to decorate the
the Maintenance Department at tree.
315.955.6650. • Replace any string of lights with
worn or broken cords or loose bulb
connections.
• Connect no more than three strands After the Holiday
of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 • Get rid of the tree after the holidays or
bulbs for screw-in bulbs. when it is dry.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so • Dried-out trees are a fire danger and
the cords do not get damaged. should not be left in the home or
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights garage, or placed outside against the
before leaving home or going to bed. home.
3. Congratulations to this month’s
Super Saver Winners
Run Fans in Reverse
The Karki Family
Super Saver of Adirondack Creek
The Super Saver Award is a monthly award to
a Family who has changed their habits over the
last year to conserve energy. Each Super Saver
is awarded 1000 Conservation Credits. They are
also considered for the Grand Super Saver Prize,
an energy-efficient washer & dryer ($1500 value),
awarded annually.
If you or someone you know is super at saving
energy, be sure to fill out a nomination form today!
Forms are available on the SYNERGY Rewards
website, https://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-
Residents/Resident-Resources/SYNERGY-
Rewards. Remember, you must have an activated
account to be eligible!
“We believe that energy saving is the most important measure that everyone should implement
in daily life. Saving electricity is not difficult. Just by turning off lights when leaving the room,
turning off the computer when finished, unplugging electric devices when finished charging,
etc. When we go away on a trip, we make sure to unplug all the electronic equipment because Most people think of fans only when
most items have stand-by functions that consume electricity even when they are turned off. they want to be cool, but many ceiling
We fill our dishwasher efficiently. We keep our doors and windows closed when heat or air units come with a handy switch that
conditioning is on. We usually keep our thermostat at or below 70 degrees. If we are cold, we reverses the direction of the blades.
put on warmer clothes or use a blanket. We prefer to use fluorescent light bulbs in our house Counterclockwise rotation produces
because they use 75% less energy and last longer than incandescent light bulbs. We wash full cooling breezes while switching
loads of clothing and we use the coolest water possible.” to clockwise makes it warmer: air
pooled near the ceiling is circulated
Effective Ice Melt Use back into the living space – keeping
your room considerably more
When using your free ice melt, keep the following tips in mind: comfortable!
• Salt is only effective if the temperature is over 20°.
• The Magnesium Chloride now available to Residents at the PX is more effective
than rock salt in temperatures below 20°
• Ice Melt should be used to aid in ice melt and prevent slipping hazards.
• Ice Melt does not prevent snow and ice accumulation.
• Ice Melt should be used sparingly, more salt does not necessarily melt ice quicker
or more effectively.
• 1 cup of salt should cover a 5 sq foot area.
• Ice Melt can deteriorate concrete and natural materials (rust the bottoms of cars,
ruin leather shoes). Keep it to paved, concrete areas whenever possible.
• Please store in a dry place, out of the elements.
• Rock salt should not be used on concrete surrounding new homes due to its
corrosive nature. Rock salt destabilizes the newly poured concrete, which requires
one year to fully cure. If you have purchased your own ice melt and reside in a
newly constructed area, please be sure you are using Magnesium Chloride and not
pure rock salt!
Ice Melt Vouchers Now Available at Your
Community Center!
Our ice melt voucher program has officially rolled out, and you can now pick
up a coupon good for 2, 20-lb bags of ice melt at the Main Post Exchange.
Please be aware Residents are only allotted 2 free bags each season, so
remember to follow the tips for effective use and use sparingly!
4. FORT DRUM AND
Calendar of Events AREA SERVICES
Trash Schedule
December January Trash pick up scheduled Child Youth & School Services - 772-0629
for December 25 will be SKIES Unlimited is sponsoring
December 3 January 1 pushed back one day. Kids Day Out on December 8 from
Annual Holiday Sale New Year’s Day Your scheduled pick up 9 am - 3 pm at the SKIES Facility,
10-2 -OTBP Gift Shop for January 1 will run as P-10730 Challe Drive for youth
Offices Closed
normal. in grades K - 5. This day-long
event costs $50 per child and will
December 4 January 2 include classes in Pick-N-Paint
Holiday Celebration CLIF Ceramics. Sewing, Kids In The
5-7 -Commons 10-11 - Commons Christmas Tree Kitchen, and Tumbling. Each child
Pickup will enjoy lunch and bring home
December 5 January 9 Getting rid of your tree after the items they created themselves.
CLIF Fort Drum Informational holiday is easy! Starting January Reserve a spot for your child by
10-11 - Commons Town Hall Meeting 2 you can place your bare tree calling 772-0629.
10:30-12 - Commons neatly curbside. A Mountain
Community Homes technician will Army Community Service- 772-7807
December 6 BOSS and ACS are proud to invite
Holiday Tree Lighting January 10 be picking them up until January
16. If you wish to keep your tree the Fort Drum community to the
Ceremony FRG Symposium Reindeer Run 5K Fun Run/Walk
longer, you are responsible for
5:15-5:45 - Main Post Chapel 9-4 - Commons on December 15. The race begins
disposal.
at 9 am at the Army Community
December 13 January 21 Service parking lot. Run in
Trees for Troops Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community a holiday costume to compete
in the costume contest. Dogs
TBD Offices Closed Helpers welcome to run with NYS
Need help shoveling your registration and leash. Hot
December 14 January 29
sidewalk and driveway this year? chocolate and cookies at ACS
Here Comes Santa Toddler’s Day In You can find an updated list of after the race. Call for more info.
Starting at 4 - 11-1 Adirondack Creek the Community Helpers at your
All Communities community center or right on our
January 29-30 website: http://www.fortdrummch.
December 24-25 AFAP Conference com/Current-Residents/Resident-
Christmas - 9-3:30 - Commons Resources/Forms-Downloads
Offices Closed
Online Service Prep Your
Snow Removal Request
Have feedback? We encourage Mountain Community Homes wants
Home for
you to contact the Mainscape to remind Residents that service Winter
Customer Service line at and convenience are just a click Please remember to remove
1.800.481.0096 for any question away with online service requests! the hose from the water
or concern. They’re glad to help! Residents with a signed Permission spigot on the exterior of your
to Enter on file with the community home to help prevent pipes
Decorations office can submit routine service from freezing during the
All exterior yard decorations should requests online. Visit our website
winter months. We also ask
be removed three weeks after all for more information. https://
www.fortdrummch.com/Current- Residents with common area
nationally recognized holidays.
Residents/Maintenance/Submit-a- hallways to remember to close
Please see Resident Guide section
6.16 for additional details. Maintenance-Request their entry doors at all times.
Weekly Move-Out Whenever possible, we encourage you to attend
a session in your neighborhood. Make your move
Information Sessions less stressful! Residents are required to provide
Tuesdays - 9am at least 30 days written notice to their Community
Rhicard Hills Community Center Center prior to moving. Orders are only required Hours of Operation
Thursdays - 3pm if moving within the first six months of living with Monday— Friday
Crescent Woods Community Center Mountain Community Homes. Although reservations 8am—5pm
Fridays - 9am are not required, it is greatly appreciated if you call Saturday / Sunday
Monument Ridge Community Center the Community Center where you plan to attend the By Appointment
Adirondack Creek Community Center session. Thank You! Recreation Wing
Daily 5am—11pm
5. December 2012
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be
generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can
reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”
-Steve Maraboli
2 3 4 5 6 Holiday 7 8 Waterloo
Annual Tree Lighting Shopping
Holiday Sale Ceremony Trip - Bus
Holiday
10-2 5:15-5:45 leaves at 8am
Celebration
OFTB Gift 5-7 @ Main Post from Parks &
Shop Commons Chapel Rec
9 10 11 12 13 14 21
15
Volunteer of
Budget Family Night the Month BOSS 5K
HERE comes SANTA
Management 5-8 Ceremony Reindeer Run
Class The 10:30-11 The 4pm 9 - ACS
9-12 @ ACS Commons Commons All Communities Parking Lot
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
CYSS
Organization
Day - Polar Express
Facilities Movie
Closed 1 - ACS
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
OFFICES
CLOSED
30 31 OFFICES
CLOSED
For a full listing of events visit
www.fortdrummch.com
6.
7. Be sure to bundle up and
wait for Santa on your street
or at a Santa Sighting
location. (look for the signs)
Listen for the holiday music
and look for the flashing lights!
HERE comes
Friday, December 14th
SANTA
Adirondack Creek Crescent Woods Crescent Woods
Santa Sighting Route Santa Sighting Route 1 Santa Sighting Route 2
1. 4:30-4:45- Bus Stop on Sicily (near 9698) 1. 4:40-4:55 - Mailboxes on Saratoga / Brearly 1. 4:40-4:55 - Mailboxes on Woodland / Harvest
Between Butler & Dayton 2. 5:05-5:20 - Mailboxes on Mt View / Hickory 2. 5:05-5:20 - Mailboxes on Orchard / Waterview
2. 4:55-5:10- Bus Stop on Constitution (9498) 3. 5:30-5:45 - Mailboxes on Mt View / Willow 3. 5:30-5:45 - Mailboxes on Trillium / Westbury
Between Few & Dickinson 4. 5:55-6:10 - Mailboxes on Morgan / Bemis 4. 5:55-6:10 - Mailboxes on Mapleview
3. 5:20-5:35- Bus Stop on Constitution (9798)
Between Washington & Belfort Gap
4. 5:45-6:00- Bus Stop on Constitution (9598)
Between Hamilton & Gilman
Monument Ridge Rhicard Hills Rhicard Hills
Santa Sighting Route Santa Sighting Route 1 Santa Sighting Route 2
1. 4:30-4:50 (10900) Bus stop on Casino 1. 4:30-4:45- Mailbox on North Lewis (near 8412) 1. 4:30-4:45- Mailboxes on Edgewood (6300)
2. 5:00-5:20 (10800) Overflow on Salerno 2. 4:50- 5:05- Mailbox on Spraight (near 8525) 2. 4:50- 5:05- Mailboxes on Winterhaven (6400)
(across from new homes) 3. 5:10- 5:25- Playground on Jackson Loop (8500) 3. 5:10- 5:25- Mailboxes on Meadow Wood (6200)
3. 5:30- 5:55 (9300) 1st Overflow on Bastogne 4. 5:30- 5:40- Playground on South Lewis (8200) 4. 5:30- 5:45- Mailboxes on Grey Wolf (8100)
4. 6:05- 6:25 (9100/9200) Playground on 5. 5:45- 5:55- Mailboxes on Middle Lewis (8300) 5. 5:50-6:05- Bus Stop on corner of Jefferson
General Brown 6. 6:00- 6:15- Mailboxes on Falcon (6600) County and Madison Barracks (8000)
5. 6:10-6:30 (94000) Bark Park/ Sledding Hill/
Playground Area on Indigo Way
6. 6:35-6:55 (9000) Playground on Nancy
8. important
Disconnect
your hose
Hoses left connected freeze
and cause water leaks.
Don’t let this happen to you.
Disconnect your hose from your
outside water spigot.
Want more information?
Contact your community center staff.
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