A few reasons why we love Lilac Park.

Email From Merita Callaway, Calaveras County Supervisor:

March 28 – roads were clear and snow was piled high – One of your residents needed help getting into her home. The call went out, and Lilac Park responded. You truly reflect what being a neighbor is all about. Thank you Lilac Park. Thank you.

Posted on the Bulletin Board by ALPHA’s Secretary / Treasurer:

A hardy thank you to GE for coming to the rescue on Sunday, March 27, with his 13 horsepower snow blower to create a path thru the 5 ft berm for a Lilac Park resident. G, in 30 minutes you did what would have taken 7 of us 3 hours. Thank you. …

Lilac Park isn’t the biggest community in Arnold, but we think it’s the best.

Weather Update

Good news! It looks like the snow has stopped. It’s still gray and overcast, but the snow has started to melt. The forecast is looking brighter….

Conditions Update: Friday, 3/25/11

Power Status – 3:30pm

Power remains on in Lilac Park. Grace Neurath, ALPHA’s Secretary/Treasurer, and her  husband Rene, walked Lilac Park this morning and found several trees down. There was one house with a tree on it’s roof and a deck that came down under the snow load. Both owners already know about it. If we find any other properties with any visible damage from the storm, we will be sure to let you know.

Power Status – 1:15pm

The power is back on in Lilac Park. Received word that a PG & E truck was headed to the top of the hill and an hour later the power was restored.  Let’s hope it stays that way.

Conditions

Snow conditions are such that if you’re planning to head up to Lilac Park today, be prepared to dig out / blow off your driveway. Average snow depths are being reported at three to four feet with a berm that’s much deeper depending on where you are.

Update on conditions in Arnold

After days without power, cable, and for some, internet access, we’re back on line. The weather continues to be extremely stormy, with high winds and continuous snow fall.
We encourage you to check the “Webcam” tab, as well as the “Bulletin Board” tab, and add your comments about weather conditions in Arnold. This is a great venue to keep all Lilac Park residents informed. Thank you!
(If you need the password, send us an email, and we’ll send it to you.)

Power Outage Update

Power restored, Comcast service down

Attention Lilac Park Homeowners,

Power has been restored to Lilac Park as of 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 22 – it went out on Sunday, 3/20 around 11:00am), but Comcast service to much of the area remains non-operational. No ETA has been given as to when it will be restored.

We will keep you up-to-date via posts here on the ALPHA site and by e-mail.


Winter Storms Continue to Dump Snow

More snow is forecast for the Sierras and Arnold is expected to get more in the coming days. As always, please be prepared for winter driving conditions and carry chains. Be sure to check the road conditions (view ‘Road Reports’ to left) before heading into the mountains.

To view the Winter Storm Warning, click HERE.

Make Your Property Fire Safe

 

Photographer: Jim Zornes

Make Your Home & Community Fire Safe Year Around!

 

Clear 100 feet for fire safety (or to your property line, whichever is nearest — as required by California Public Resources Code 4291

Remove Dead Vegetation

  • First 30 ft – Remove everything that is DEAD: dead trees, branches, brush, all dry grass, leaves, and pine needles.
  • Next 70 feet — Remove ALL dead trees and brush.
  • Dry, cut grass, leaves and pine needles MAY STAY on the ground.
  • Thin and Separate Live Vegetation
  • Prune Your Trees

For more detailed information and information regarding required burn permits, click here. To download a CalFire PDF Flyer on burnpile safety, click here.

Cal Fire annual inspections to begin soon.


Lot Cleaning Services

These cleaning services are in no particular order. Arnold Lilac Park Homeowners Association makes no endorsement or recommendation of ANY lot cleaning services. These are listed for your convenience only.

Paul Bunyan Forest Debris Service 795-4457
Sierra Helpful 728-8207
Frank Stone 795-1808
Sierra Lot Cleaning 795-4556
Perry Gentry 795-4292
Bruce’s Tree Service 772-7905
D&L 768-6977
Mike Davis 795-4628
Dan Lamb 795-8834
Bitner Property Services 728-0141
Mountain Seasons Service 795-9121
Jon Dashner and Sons, Inc. 795-4175/795-4180
Sean Murphy 728-1233
Wood’s Lot Services 795-5440

March HOA meeting cancelled!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the March Arnold Lilac Park Homeowner’s Association meeting has been cancelled. The next schedule meeting will be on Saturday, April 2, 2011.

March HOA meeting changes

Note: The March Homeowner’s Association meeting is rescheduled to Saturday, March 12, 2011, starting at 10:00 AM at the Arnold Public Library.

Spring Web Site

Just a courtesy note to ALPHA Members.

The ALPHA “Spring” web site will launch in mid-March. Fear not! None of the functionality will change and you’ll still find all of the same great content, we’re just updating the colors and layout slightly to correspond with the coming of Spring.


Power in Lilac Park is back on!

Good news! As of 4:00 PM this afternoon, power is back on! If you’re coming up to Arnold, be prepared to shovel your way into your driveway and home. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful winter wonderland in Arnold