Last Update: 5/23/2010

Water and sewer: Right of way

We had two new neighbors on Charolais Dr. contact us this week about the water and sewer work that appears to be starting up again. They received a letter from the Guilford County Planning and Development Department alerting then that the water and sewer lines would be coming through their back yards and that a number of trees would need to be removed, and some outbuildings moved. The County made an average offer in the range of $300 and asked that the letter be signed and notarized, and returned by May 30th.

They did not find these terms acceptable and called the County to ask what their options were. The people they spoke to said that the County is willing to negotiate or threaten to possess your land through "eminent domain", but they have to hear back by the 30th - they don't have to receive the letter by the 30th, but they do have to hear from the residents.

A useful link that they forwarded with info about eminent domain - http://landlaw-nc.com/eminent_domain_faqs.html

If you are in a similar situation, and would like to talk with the neighbors who contacted us, send a message via the web form.

Any further information on the water and sewer status will be posted on the Lynwood Lakes website as we hear about it.

Flood Plain/Insurance changes
We received a couple of emails from Lynwood residents alerting us that they had received messages from their insurance company saying that they would be required to carry flood insurance due to changes in FEMA's definition of what constitutes higher risk flood areas. This could affect all houses around the lakes.
For more information, check back here or use the Contact page and we will put you in touch with the other residents who are researching this issue.

Christmas Party
December 6th 6-8pm
Moose Lodge
5031 Blakeshire Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-8003
Map it!
Please RSVP by December 1st via the Contact page

Pork Butt Sale and Decoration Contest
Lynco’s Annual Pork Butt Sale
Only $25!
Pick up December 15
To reserve, or for more information, use the
Contact page
** Decoration contest details to come.

Lake WILL be lowered
The Board reversed itself again and decided to lower the large lake by opening the drain valve. This will bring the lake down by about another 9 inches compared to the level on 10/11. The valve will then be closed sometime toward mid-December in the hope that the lake will be full again by spring.

Lynco Fundraiser
Since repair estimates for the big lake dam are now well under previous projections, the Board voted not to hold a fundraiser this fall.

Pig Pick’n
The Board decided not to reschedule the Pig Pick’n this year. The spring 2008 event is expected to be held around the usual time (May).

Good News on Big Lake
The engineering report on the overflow pipe at the Big Lake Dam indicates that the pipe is in better shape than thought. Some repair may be needed at the outlet end. But, the main section of the pipe should be good for at least another four years we’re told. 

Take out those Bass
Please do not "catch and release" small bass in the Big Lake. The bass are eating all the brim and crappie hatchling and there’s still not enough food for the bass, so they tend to stay small. Either allow them to die before putting them back or move them to the small lake. There is also a wire basket located on a dock in the middle of the lake. Put anything you catch and don’t want in the basket and put the basket in the water. The fish will later be removed and either used for food or transferred to the small lake. 

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