NEWSLETTER :
APR. - MAY 2016
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors Be Better Neighbors”
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
THIS COVERS UPCOMING EVENTS AND WILL BE YOUR ONLY NOTICE.
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ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP!!
Saturday and Sunday, April 23th & 24th
at McGowan Park from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 am on Sunday until all four dumpsters are full, but in any event, no later than 5pm.
rules are simple: only one (1) load per lot will be allowed until 12:00 noon on Sunday. if the dumpsters are not yet full at that time, then any lot – on a first come basis – may bring another load until all 4 dumpsters are filled.
at the time rubbish is brought, everyone will need to check in and give their lot number or their address as identification. All lot numbers (or addresses) will be checked. Only community members may participate.
you may notbring household garbage (food waste, etc.), yard waste, animal waste, tires, car batteries, microwaves, TVs or any electrical appliances, computers, printers or fax machines, or paint cans (unless the cans are dried out), or any type of accelerants. Rubbish will be checked so if you have any questions please check with the attendants before unloading.
there will be a separate trailer for all metal items (i.e. appliances, lawn mowers, etc.).
Please Note: You do not need to be current in your assessments/dues in order to come to the Spring Clean Up. Also, if you know a member who has rubbish, but is unable to bring it themselves due to medical issues or lack of a vehicle, please call Ed Nielsen [884-2713] prior to the clean-up so we can try and make pickup arrangements.
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KIDS ANNUAL FISHING DERBY
Sunday, May 15th.
Our first fish drop will be on May 2nd and the lake will be closed from that day until the day of the Fishing Derby.
Signs will be posted and the Lake will be monitored.
THE FISHING DERBY IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OLD, BUT UNDER 18. A SPECIAL FISHING ACTIVITY IS SET FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5.
CHECK IN: START AT 8:00 A.M. (PETE RIX PK.)
FISHING: 9:00 A.M. TO NOON
WEIGH IN TIME: 11:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M
PRIZES - AWARDS: 12:30 – 1:00 P.M.
LUNCH: STARTS AT 12:30 P.M.
R U L E S:
- ONLY THE CHILDREN CAN FISH. (Adults can fish after 12:00 noon.)
- THEY MUST KEEP AND BRING IN THE FIRST THREE FISH CAUGHT.
- THEY MUST LIVE IN LAKE OF THE WOODS OR BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RELATIVE OR FRIEND WHO LIVES IN LAKE OF THE WOODS.
- ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE LIFE JACKETS ON IF THEY ARE ON THE WATER.
- THE CHILD MUST SET THE HOOK AND REEL IN THE FISH BY HIM OR HERSELF. AN ADULT MAY HELP WITH CASTING THE LINE AND NETTING THE FISH.
Note: According to Washington Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife all fishermen – age 15 and older – must have a fresh water fishing license. This applies to anyone fishing on our lake, despite the fact that it is a private lake and we purchase the fish. While the licenses are required by the State, we lack resources to check for compliance.
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and speaking of clean up
The saga continues in our quest to eradicate garbage, unlicensed or inoperable vehicles, garbage, trailers (campers, 5th wheelers) that violate our protective covenants & restrictions, etc. from our community’s roads, properties and parks. These eye sightslower our property values, as well as our image.
unlicensed/inoperable vehicles, trailers, campers & 5th wheelers, and garbage accumulatedon lots falls under the direction of the Compliance Committee, and in some cases, the Architecture Committee. the non-compliant properties are sent a notice and the property owner given 30 days to clean up their property.
If the property isn’t cleaned up, a 2nd notice is sent. If, after the 2ndnotice is sent their property is still not in compliance, the Compliance Committee takes the matter to the Board for approval to fine theproperty owner $100 per month, per issue (and per car) until the property is cleaned up.
Smaller garbage issues also plague us!! Garbage, bottles, cans, fast food wrappers, etc. gather on our roads and in the culverts. Each property owner is responsible for the 25’ in front of their home – beginning at the center of the road. Please clean it up!
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“MONEY” MATTERS:
AS OF JANUARY 1STWE HAVE A NEW BOOKKEEPING SERVICE – HOA COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS. ANY QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO THEM AT (253) 985-3812. “JANET BIGGS” IS OUR ACCOUNT MANAGER.
OUR HOMEOWNERS’ ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 REMAIN AT $360 FOR THE YEAR. UNLESS THEY ARE PAID IN ADVANCE, A MINIMUM OF $30 MUST BE PAID EACH AND EVERY MONTH BY THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH OR A $5.00 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED. WE ALSO APPROVED A $150.00 SPECIAL WATER ASSESSMENT FOR 2016. THIS ASSESSMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, 2016.
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CHECK OUT OUR WEB PAGE!!
See what’s new in our community at
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We list new and upcoming events, minutes, governing documents, notice of water system issues, and alerts you should be aware of.
You can also receive informationvia e-mail. Just access the web page, click on “Join our e-mail list” and provide your info.
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2016BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Tanya Michaels (Pres.)884-2088
Dave Tyler (1st VP)884-9951
Ed Nielsen (2nd VP)884-2713
Mary Day (Secr.)313-0227
Susan Thompson (Treas.)303-0132
Christine Anderson 707-731-7131
Shawna Anderson432-4703
Genevieve Ellis884-5096
Tinker Jolliff884-4477
Clate Williams313-0274
Architecture Committee:
Ron Hardy
Robert (Bob) Dietz
Doug Shaw
Community Message Phone: 884-9256
WE TRY TO KEEP YOU INFORMED AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR COMMUNITY! We’ll haveinformation posted on our web page, recorded on our message machine [(253) 884-9256], and signs posted at all three entrances (138th, 140th and 146th). Check these resources BEFORE calling Officers/Directors.
If you have any questions about our covenants and restrictions, compliance issues, or architectural standards, please call the Lake of the Woods Community Club’s message line at (253)-884-9256.
The messages are taken off several times a week. Whoever takes the message will call you back and help you or refer you to another who can. Make sure you leave a message, complete with your name, phone number and Lot number.
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TO CONTACT OUR SECURITY:
IF YOU NOTICE ANYTHING THAT LOOKS SUSPICIOUS, PLEASE E-MAIL SECURITY AT OR THROUGH OUR WEB PAGE OR YOU CAN CALL OUR SECURITY OFFICER, GERALD (JERRY) LOWE AT:
(253) 693-8409
for emergencies call 911
Don’t Tamper with Water Meters
We have learned that some Community members have - or are attempting to – turn the water on/off at their water meters. Please remember that no one has the right or authority to do so! IF you need to turn your water on or off, please use the shut off valve in or at your home.
If you need to utilize the water meter itself you must first call DAVE TYLER at 253-884-9951. He will either do it or give you permission.
Under the terms of the Patriot Act, it’s a federal offense to tamper with a water system. Additionally, there’s a hefty fine assessed by Lake of the Woods if you do.
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P.S. Due to both a lack of volunteers and a lack of interest we have cancelled the Community Potluck and Halloween from our yearly Special Events Calendar.
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