With a covenants committee playing an integral part of the covenants enforcement policy the board is looking for volunteers.  If you want to become more involved in your community or have any questions please contact : 

Bob Barr at 509-763-2232 or Kathy Kelly at 509-763-0629

 or leave a message at number below:

509-763-4309

or email:

chiwawa@nwi.net

REMINDER TO ALL OWNERS:

 

November 24^th , 2008

Dear Fellow Owners:

Winter is upon us.  The Board would like to take this opportunity to update you on several topics concerning your community.

At the board meeting held on November 15, 2008, the Board considered a request for an extension of the effective date for the Amended Protective Covenants.  The Board voted to extend the cutoff date for the use of homes as short-term rentals within the community until July 1^st 2009. This is a six month extension. There are several reasons for this extension.  One reason is  the impact of current economic conditions. The Board understands that the real-estate market is in a severe slump and those that want to liquidate their investment properties in order to comply with the covenants need time to do so.  It is not the goal of the Board to force anyone into financial ruin. It should be noted however, that the Board is very aware that a majority of owners have voted not to allow short term rentals. The decision to extend the deadline was not unanimous. There will be no further extensions. This stipulation was the only reason the extension passed. It is suggested that owners using their homes as short-term rentals do everything they can to bring their properties into compliance with the amended covenants. Additionally, every effort should be made to minimize the impact of these properties to the community during this interim period. 

The Covenant Enforcement Policy can be found in ”Documents”

Washington State Patrol

Media Release

Chief John R. Batiste  

Office of the State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Michael Matlick

 Captain Jeff DeVere           

Government and Media Relations

(360) 596-4011 – office

(360) 596-4015 – fax

http://www.wsp.wa.gov

***For Immediate Release***

Date:  July 16, 2009

Contact:  Deputy State Fire Marshal Esther Hernandez

  (360) 596-3926

 

Evacuation during a Wildfire

 

The need to evacuate during a wildfire is a real possibility for anyone that lives in a wildfire prone area.  During the 2008 fire season the threat was real and the danger was very close to home for residents of East Wenatchee during the Badger Mountain Fire.  With above normal significant fire potential predicted for areas of Eastern Washington this summer, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking homeowners:  Have you and your family talked about what you would do in the event you are asked to evacuate due to the danger of an approaching wildfire?

It is the responsibility of local law enforcement and fire officials to order and execute an orderly evacuation.  This includes going door to door and making face-to-face contact whenever possible.  In Washington State there are three generally recognized evacuation alert levels that homeowners should be familiar with during a fire:

Level I – This is an initial notification in person to inform the residents of the situation, and the process which may follow.

Level II – People are requested to consider leaving the area, or be ready to leave at a moment’s notice due to the high possibility of the fire reaching the area.  Access back into the area may be limited at this point.  This may be the only notice that you receive.

Level III – The fire is in the area.  People are to leave immediately.  Access to the area is restricted.

Block Watch for Chiwawa River Pines was started in 2003 as a senior project for a local high school student.  As Chiwawa River Pines grows it’s even more relevant.

The following is from the Chelan County Website:

“The Program works through cooperation – NEIGHBORS WATCHING OUT FOR NEIGHBORS. Neighbors know who you are and what type of car you own. They may be the first to notice a burglar at your window or door. Each neighbor can effectively watch those homes to each side, the front and back of his own home.”

Report suspicious or illegal activity to the CC Sheriff Dept. 

Non – emergency 509-663-9911

http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/so/so_blockwatch.htm

Chiwawa Community is looking for bids to install 16 water meters on Cottonwood Lane.

For more information please call 509-763-4309 or email chiwawa@nwi.net

Chiwawa River Pines is looking for bids on an addition to the water building on Cottonwood. 

For more information please call 509-763-4309 or email chiwawa@nwi.net