May 2015 Newsletter

Manager’s CornerFarewell to Suzanne DelaneyThose of you who visit or callthe Management Office here atFairlington Villages have probablycome to know Suzanne Delaney,our Administrative Assistant forthe past four years. You could alwaysexpect a cheerful expressionand helpful service when you spoke with Suzanne.March 27 was her last day with us as she decided topursue a new opportunity. We wish her well. We willmiss her.The Care and Feeding of Your Garbage DisposalThe powerful roar of your disposal’s motor mayconvince you it can take on any garbage you throwits way, but it’s important to remember that yourdisposal is not a trash can. Garbage disposals aredesigned to grind small bits of biodegradable foodwaste to help prevent clogged drains. Proper use andmaintenance will not only extend the life of your appliance,but will also spare you costly service calls.Do:• Small amounts of skinless, boneless, pit-lessand non-fibrous foods are safe to grind.Don’t:• Shells, skins, husks, rinds and other hard orfibrous materials should not be put in thedisposal (e.g., clam shells, oyster shells, cornhusks, fruit pits, banana peels, avocado skinsand bones).• Large amounts of starchy foods (e.g., noodlesand rice) should not be put in the disposal. Althoughthey are easily ground, they expand inwater and can clog drains.Always:• Run cold water when operating the disposal.Keep the water running after you turn off theunit to flush out the remaining food products.Never:• Use hot water when operating the disposal.• Put non-food materials through the disposal.This includes all types of glass, plastic, and metals(e.g., bottle caps, aluminum foil, and plasticwrap).• Put harsh chemicals in the disposal or down thedrain.Sometimes:• Occasionally grinding bits of citrus peel helpsclean and freshen the disposal.• Grinding a little ice once a month helps scrapeaway deposits and remove odors.Management OfficeLocationFairlington VillagesA Condominium Association3001 South Abingdon StreetArlington, Virginia 22206North Fairlington NewsMay 2015Hours8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday9 a.m.-2 p.m. SaturdayClosed Sundays and federal holidays5CommunicationsTelephone: 703-379-1440Fax: 703-379-1451General Info Email: office@fairlingtonvillages.comService Request Email: service@fairlingtonvillages.comWebsite: www.fairlingtonvillages.comStaffColin A. HornerJohn WilliamsMiguel GalvezMark JohnsonErin MoranSuzanne DelaneyMary Lou AbreuGeneral ManagerAssistant General ManagerFacilities ManagerOperations ManagerAdministrative AssistantReceptionistReceptionistEmergencyAfter Hours Emergency: 703-600-6000Patrol ServiceTo contact security duty officer, call 703-930-7282.If the officer does not answer, the phone will page him/her. If the officer does not call back within 10 minutes,call again. Security hours: 8 p.m.-4 a.m. nightly.Sewer LinesThe proper use of your garbage disposal bringsto mind the general use and condition of our sewerlines. Fairlington Villages has undertaken an ambitiousprogram of re-lining the sewer lines in Fairlington.This program, started more than ten years ago,has resulted in almost 90% of the lateral sewer linesreceiving a significant extension of their useful lives.Nevertheless it is important to remember certain facts:• The sewer laterals and stacks were NOT replacedwhen Fairlington Villages was convertedto condominiums 40 years ago. That makesthem 70 years old.• The sewer laterals (from building to streetmain) serve all the units in each building, notjust your unit.• When the property was first built, apartmentunits did NOT have:1. Garbage disposals2. Dishwashers3. Washing MachinesColin A. Horner, General Manager, CMCA ® , PCAM ® continued on page 6