No Cows! But Great Parade

Residents of Sand Point kept up a 42 year history with the annual Forth of July-ish neighborhood parade.  Three generations participated in this year’s event featuring bikes, trikes, wagons, and garden carts.  Red, white and blue decor made for a patriotic and festive procession.  To ensure no challenge was made to the residents of Cloverdale no cows were permitted.  Parade organizers were heard to say that the Sand Point parade is likely the only parade circling a two block loop within two miles of the Pacific Ocean, to be found in the continental United States.  Please enjoy our photo gallery of this year’s event and the special video we posted on YouTube.

Hoe Down in Cow Town

Determined to try new July 4th weekend events we attended the Hoe Down in Cow Town today in Cloverdale.  This parade wound through town with a mix of local fare including a colony of bunnies and the infamous Smokey the Bear.  The parade is thought to be unique in the country as it is lead by a cow; this year a Holstein named Clover accompanied by Tillamook County Dairy Princess Ambassador, Kristen Kaste. Take a look at our exclusive photos from this year’s event.

Dam Update

The following statement was made today on the DLWID Facebook page.

“Tetra Tech will be continuing the erosion study through next week. Dam to be replaced following completion of the study which will most likely be done by Thursday.”

Latest Update

The DLWID reports that the D-River dam was installed on Wednesday June 22nd.

It’s About Dam Time

We have received many inquires related to the unseasonably low lake levels and offer this explanation. The Devils Lake Water Improvement District has been conducting an erosion study to determine if and how the lake level impacts erosion on properties surrounding Devils Lake. In order to facilitate the study the dam has been left out until completion of the fieldwork. The work was scheduled to begin June 14, 2011 and last one week.

The Devils Lake Water Improvement District holds a Recreational Water Use Right on Devils Lake. The water impoundment right allows the District to store additional water in the lake between April 15 and October 15.  The level of the impoundment has been a hotly debated topic in the communnity over the past two years.  The DLWID board resolved last year to exercise the maximum impoundment right of 9.53′; the current lake level is at 8.9′ approximately 7 1/2″ lower than the target level.

We are hopeful that the dam will be constructed in the coming week.  We have inspected the site and found that the vertical members are all in place. Therefore all that would be required is the placement of the horizontal elements which should be able to be accomplished in short order.  At that point we can hope for a period of rain to restore the lake level.

Open Water Swim And Paddle Board Race

There will be several open water events in beautiful Devils Lake at Regatta Park on Sunday, June 19th from 9:00 to 12:30. All races will be on a diamond-shaped course with anticipated 68 to 71 degree water. The opening race will be an 800 or 3,000 meter swim, run concurrently, to be followed by a 400 or 1,500 meter swim, also run concurrently. The last event will be a 1,500 meter standing paddleboard race. These events are open to 2011 United States Master Swimming member swimmers and USA-Swimming member swimmers age 10 and over. For more information on fees, times, rules and regulations for the Open Water Swim, please email Jason Garding, Event Director, at jason@lincolncity.org or call 541-994-2131.

June DLWID Board Meeting Report

The Devils Lake Wateri Improvement District held its June board meeting in the District offices on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011.  Several interested parties attended the meeting.

Executive Session of the Board: The Board of Directors held an Executive Session preceding their regularly scheduled meeting.

Budget Hearing: The final presentation of the District’s 2011-2012 budget was made during the hearing.  The public in attendance was granted a moment to comment on its content.  There were no comments from those in attendance. After asking for public comments the Board of Directors unanimously passed the proposed budget.

Third Annual Potluck on the Point

Please hold Saturday August 6^th at 6:00 pm open to come join us for our Third Annual Potluck on the Point.  Last year was a great success with some sixty-five residents of Devils Lake in attendance. Come share some great food and fun with your lakeside neighbors.  The get together will be hosted by Mitch and Dana Moore at 2929 NE Loop Drive on Sand Point.

Plan to bring your favorite dish, appetizer, main dish or casserole and join us, with your neighbor and friends for an afternoon of fun. Watch your email for more details and be sure to mark your calendar today!

Attend June DLWID Meeting

Board Meets June 2, 2011 6:00pm

The Devils Lake Water Improvement District Board meeting will be held in its offices above Radio Shack Thursday June 2nd at 6:00pm.   The best way to stay informed is for all lake front homeowners and interested parties to attend these important meetings.

There are several topics of importance to lake residents on this month’s agenda.  The meeting will begin with the final public hearing on the District’s 2011-2012 budget which is scheduled to be adopted by the Board following public comment.  Two new Board members; Kip Ward and Noel Walker will be introduced during the meeting.  Discussions of the status of the Erosion study scheduled for mid June as well as the proposed Devils Lake Festival in July are on the agenda.  Additionally, the current state of the Districts grass carp application and an update on the Septic Tank Revitalization Program as well as the Save Our Shoreline Program will be presented. An update on the potential purchase of the Union 50 Club is anticipated.  After a few months of missed meetings, we will finally be able to attend this month’s meeting, and are looking forward to providing an update following the meeting. Please follow the links below to access the latest agenda, staff reports and meeting minutes:

Agenda
Staff Reports
Minutes
FY 2011-2012 Budget

DLWID Election Results

May 17, 2011 Special Election

The following election results are for the May 17 Special Election in Lincoln County, Oregon. These results were posted at approximately 8:00 p.m. on May 17. The elections office states result will be updated throughout the night until all of the votes have been counted.  With 91% of the 10,847 votes counted and 13% of those votes counted in the DLWID we forecast approximately 126 uncounted in District ballots, which should not change the results posted below. (Final Count Update posted 12:57am 5/18/11 with 12,059 or 99.99% counted, are now reflected in the results shown below.)

Devils Lake Water Improvement District, Position 1
Jack Strayer	560
Noel Walker *	847
Devils Lake Water Improvement District, Position 2
Douglas Pirie	579
Randy Weldon *	799
Devils Lake Water Improvement District, Position 3
Joe Barnes	577
Kip Ward *	856

May 17 Special Election

What follows is an article as it appeared in the Newport News-Times on May 11, 2011 containing interviews with three of the DLWID candidates.  You will find the responses from candidates Joe Banes, Kip Ward and Jack Strayer below. New-Times Editor’s note: The same questions and request for information were emailed to all six candidates. Douglas Pirie, Randy Weldon, and Noel Walker but they did not respond.