Message from the President

Gary Duvall

April 25, 2020

I hope that you are all well, as we face this

coronavirus crisis together. This lake is our

community, and our refuge in this difficult time.

We will need to adapt our Lake Cavanaugh

Community Association (LCIA) and Community

Center (LCCC) events to conform to legal and

insurance safety rules. Our collective good health

should be our first priority. Our state has started

gradually loosening the isolation orders, so we hope

to hold our annual rummage sale and selected other

events, while practicing safe distancing as required.

Our first LCIA member meeting is scheduled for

Saturday May 23rd at 10 am, and it will be an online

Zoom video meeting. Future member meetings will

be on July 4, Aug 1, and Sept 5, and we will notify

members before each meeting whether it will be live

or video. We will email details to all members who

have paid their dues 10 days before each member

meeting date.

Renew or join now online at

www.lakecavanaugh.info, or use the form attached

and mail in your check. THIS IS THE LAST

NEWSLETTER THAT WILL BE SENT TO

NON-MEMBERS. Members may:

* receive three additional newsletters and all other communications; * come to and help plan our fun events, and meet neighbors in committees and as volunteers; * use our lending library, sport court and equipment, and WI-FI; * attend, discuss, and vote at four annual community meetings; * rent the LCCC as C-19 rules permit; * use play structure being constructed this summer;

A new member benefit this summer will be grocery delivery to the LCCC every Saturday morning. See article and ad below for details. In our LCIA Board meeting in April we set our goals for 2020 as: raising membership to 300 people; involving more younger people; using the LCCC consistent with coronavirus rules; and improving communication. We will discuss these and other goals at our video member meeting on May 23rd. Other topics include: * possible implementation of a lake security camera

system;

* crime report, and security camera report;

* report from volunteer fire department;

* lake level and lake water quality reports;

* report on upcoming events and activities;

* report on the status of Skagit County’s long delayed

SMP;

* status of the two legal actions by two separate

groups to stop logging of Frailey Mountain.

Let any board member know if you have other topics

that you want to discuss.

Thanks to Kathy and Chris Kane for organizing a

highly successful Earth day litter cleanup around the

lake, with about 20 volunteers collecting about 15

sacks of trash! Thanks to Brent Humble, Dwight

Small and Leonard Ness for installing our new

sound system, including amplifier, wireless

microphone, inset speakers inside and out, and blue

tooth controls.

We are always looking for additional volunteers, and we have a Board opening. Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends while giving back to the community. Please contact me or the relevant activity chair listed on www.lakecavanaugh.info , Our Community, Officers and Committees, to join in. I look forward to seeing you (virtually) at the upcoming member meeting on May 23rd and at events this summer!

April 2020

About the Publisher -LCIA Membership & Mission

This newsletter is published by the Lake Cavanaugh Improvement Association (LCIA). This first newsletter of the summer is sent to Lake Cavanaugh residents for whom we have email addresses; subsequent newsletters are sent only to dues-paying members of LCIA. To join the LCIA see the dues form at the end of this Newsletter or go to: www.lakecavanaugh.info.

The mission of the LCIA per our Bylaws are:

1. To promote friendship and cooperation among Lake Cavanaugh residents, and 2. to solve common problems and to achieve common goals.

LCIA 2020 Officers and Committees

President: Gary Duvall Vice-Pres: Shannon O’Kelley Treasurer: Christine Nielsen Secretary: Steve Mace Directors: Larita Humble Mike Renstrom Mick Steinman Vacant Position

Newsletter: Devin Sola devinmsola@gmail.com

Advertising: Gay Duvall duvallg@comcast.net or 206.330.5305 Webmaster: Jeanine Mars Duvall Directory: Robin Gibaut robingib2018@gmail.com

For more information on Officers and Committees, and to volunteer, see:

http://www.lakecavanaugh.info/contacts/

LITTER PICK UP THANK YOU BY CHRIS AND KATHY KANE

Thank you volunteers who helped celebrate Earth Day by joining the annual Around the Lake litter cleanup on the following Saturday, April 25th. As a community, we are looking neat and tidy even if it Is pouring rain. We would like to thank the following volunteers who came out to make our Lake Cavanaugh look so clean. Matt and Traci Douglas get the prize after cleaning up Deer Creek Road and bringing back two carloads of large black sacks and other heavy items. South Shore Drive had Gay and Gary Duvall, Rob and Wendy Patterman, Mark and Doni Henry, as well as,

Jessica Ward Vammen and her darling kids. West Shore Dr. was handled by Peter and Jani Nager and Jim Roberts and Cindy McGuiness. North Shore Dr. was covered by Larita and Brent Humble, Jaye Bywayer and Priscilla McElhose, and Kathy and Chris Kane. If you see any of these volunteers, please let them know you are grateful. We are so appreciative of everyone’s help and enthusiasm. Together many hands made light work. Thanks again, Chris and Kathy Kane

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COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL BY PRISCILLA MCELHOSE

LCIA members can rent our beautiful Lake Cavanaugh Community

Center (LCCC) for your gatherings with friends and family, in accordance

with social distancing rules in effect at the time. It is a perfect space

for weddings, reunions, birthday parties, and much more.

There is seating for more than 100, lots of parking, a fully

equipped kitchen with a commercial dishwasher, restrooms, and a

new sound system. Please visit: http://www.lakecavanaugh.info/community-center-rental/

Call for more information or a tour:

Priscilla McElhose (360) 422-5606

or Laurita Humble (206) 794-7141

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GET READY FOR THE LAKE

RUMMAGE SALE!

BY CHRISTINE NIELSEN Donation Days: Friday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 1 Sale Days: July 2 – 4 Start saving your GOOD STUFF. You know, all those piles of things that you’ve been accumulating during your Stay-Safe-at-Home time, and you haven’t had anywhere to take it. We’ll take it! Please be sure your donations are clean, in good shape and sellable. We want to assure you that during the Rummage Sale we will comply with the current government safety guidelines that are in effect during that time and we will do everything we can to make this an enjoyable and profitable event for the community.

The Rummage Sale is our best and largest Fund Raiser aside from the dues and financial donations that our members contribute for the upkeep of the Community Center and the activities we sponsor. Please support us by joining the association, donating to the projects, and volunteering to help. If you are donating large items like furniture please do not leave unless there is someone at the Community Center to OK your donation and you leave your name and contact information. If it does not sell you must agree to pick it up by Sunday, July 5. Look for a list of items that can and cannot be donated at www.lakecavanaugh.info/events Please consider volunteering to help set-up and take-down the Rummage Sale or help during the Sale Days. Be part of the team! Call or text my cell #360-420-7140 Thank you all and we’re looking forward to a Great Sale!

2020 LAKE CAVANUAGH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR BY GARY DUVALL Always held on the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 6, 11:00 am to 2:20 pm at the Lake Cavanaugh Community Center, with proper hygiene and distancing. WE HAVE EXHIBITORS, BUT NEED A COORDINATOR. To volunteer, or receive an application please contact any of our Events Committee: Nancy Bailey (360) 422-5423

Priscilla McElhose (360) 422-5606

and Matt Douglas (206) 406-1697

(206) 505-3255 or prisch@msn.com

FIREWORKS INFORMATION BY LARITA HUMBLE

From the Office of the State Fire Marshal the dates and times common fireworks may be legally sold or discharged in areas with no ban or restrictions are:

Jun 28th……………………...Between 12:00 noon and 11:00 PM Jun 29th through Jul 3rd …...Between 9 AM and 11:00 PM Dec 31st……………………………….Between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM Sky lanterns are strictly prohibited at Lake Cavanaugh. Legal Fireworks definition RCW 70.77.136

LOGGING ON FRAILEY MOUNTAIN APRIL 2020 UPDATE BY BOB MCCULLOUGH Breach of Covenant Lawsuit

Previous LCIA newsletter editions have com-municated the status of efforts by the Lake Cavanaugh Trust to ensure any logging of Frailey Mountain was safe and in accord-ance with law. This article concerns the companion effort of another resident to accomplish the same thing. Bob McCullough, a Lake Cavanaugh resident, has filed a lawsuit against two companies that propose to use a lot – 33242 South Shore Drive – in the Lake Cavanaugh subdivision #3for ingress and egress to log portions of approximately 300 acres on Frailey Mountain. When the original subdivisions for Lake Cavanaugh were platted back in 1948, there were restrictions placed on the lots that prohibits commercial use of the lots. Restriction #3 of Lake Cavanaugh Subdivision #3, where 33242 South Shore Drive is located, states: No Lots shall be used for commercial business or manufacturing purposes. It is believed the reason that the companies want to use the property - 33242 South Shore Drive – is that it is more expensive to use other dedicated rights-of-ways to access the harvest areas. Environmental restrictions make accessing their proposed harvest areas more difficult and costly which may be why Weyerhaeuser sold the property before logging it in the first place. A Breach of Covenant suit was filed in October 2019 to enforce the covenants that prohibit lots in Lake Cavanaugh Subdivision No. 3 from being used for commercial business. The suit is presently pursuing discovery to better assess how they intend to use the Property.

Unfortunately, the defendants have not provided the legally required response to the requested discovery and so now a Motion to Compel has been filed with the court asking the court to make them follow the law. Once the discovery materials are received, the assessment and preparation of arguments can be completed, and the suit can proceed to the hearing. There is no date for the hearing yet as the companies have not complied and have not provided the required materials. Once the date has been set, an update will be posted. While it is impossible to predict how a court might rule, this is a very strong case and the courts should uphold the covenants and prevent the use of 33242 South Shore Drive for this commercial business operation. To date, Bob has covered all the costs of this suit personally but has been pledged financial support from many residents at the lake that are dedicated to protecting and preserving our property rights. To donate to the war chest, you can send checks payable to: Amicus Law Group PC IOLTA Account Attn: Lake Cavanaugh 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940 Seattle, WA 98101 Add Lake Cavanaugh on the Memo line on your check. All donations will be tracked, and all unused portions will be returned pro rata to the contributor once the case is resolved. You can email Bob at bob@southshorepartnersllc.com if you have questions and/or want to offer or pledge your support. This lawsuit is not affiliated with The Lake Cavanaugh Trust or The Lake Cavanaugh Improvement Association.

FROM PASTOR RE: LCCC CHURCH SERVICES BY IRENE SCHROERS

It is with sadness that our church pastor, Pat Vance, has recently decided not to Pastor our church this summer because of the fear of the COVID-19 virus affecting his family and him. Also, the rules of assembling make it very difficult for our Lake Cavanaugh Community Church to function. So, therefore we will not have any church services at the Community Center (barring any miracles) in the foreseeable future. May God bless you all as you go to church on the Internet. FYI: We had about 35 years of church services through many flu seasons without incident, so, we continue our perfect record!

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To apply for membership online visit:

http://www.lakecavanaugh.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LCIA-

Member-Application-Dues-and-Donation-Form-Feb-2020.pdf

FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILLARY BY GLORIA WICKLUND

2020 officers as follows: President...…………………...Gloria Wicklund Vice President...…………….Leona Digman Treasurer...…………………..Ann Penry Co-Secretaries...…………….Sue Phillips & Irene Schroers Historian...……………………Debbie Small Sunshine...…………………...Larita Humble What a very different year this is turning out to be!! Because of the Pandemic and the need to keep our community safe and well, we have cancelled our annual Pancake Breakfast this year. It is a big disappointment for all of us!

We also cancelled our March through May Auxiliary meetings. We hope to meet in June, but it is a "wait and see" for now. We do have new styles and colors of our Lakewear, which you will love! If you want to purchase merchandise, you may do so online (Facebook) or by appointment. Cash or check only, contact Teresa Philips:

ktphilips@frontier.com

Cell 425 299-8206

We hope to sell our Lakewear at the Fourth of July, Fun Run in August and Craft Fair in September! Thank you Auxiliary and Community for being so supportive of our amazing Fire Department! Please stay safe and well and Enjoy our beautiful lake this year!

GROCERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE AT LAKE CAVANAUGH BY LARITA HUMBLE

Exciting news LCIA members! Beginning Saturday, May 16th LCIA members will be able to receive the con-

venience of grocery delivery at the lake. This service is being provided by Darrington Chuckwagon in Arling-

ton. Place your order online at www.darringtonchuckwagon.com no later than 5 PM the Wednesday

prior to the Saturday that you want to receive your groceries. Pick up your order at the Community Center

the following Saturday morning at 9 AM. It's just that simple! Happy shopping!

PRESENTING OUR 35th ANNUAL EVENT!

ONCE AROUND LAKE CAVANAUGH

“A self-timed Fun Run to support a good cause”

This event is dedicated to Bob Sittner, our friend and former fire chief, who lost his life fighting a fire on South Shore Drive. He has been, and will continue to be, the driving force behind this race. All proceeds from this race are to benefit the development of the Lake Cavanaugh Volunteer Fire Department.

PLEASE NOTE!!! Please bring and use a self-timing watch if you are interested in your finishing time. Unofficial times will be given at the finish line.

DATE: Saturday, August 1st, 2020

WALKERS START: 9:00 AM BIKERS START: 9:30 AM RUNNERS START: 10:00 AM DISTANCE: 7.8 miles

HELMETS: Required for biking participants.

LOCATION: Race starts and finishes at the Lake Cavanaugh Fire Station located at 35058 South Shore Drive. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

COURSE: One lap around beautiful Lake Cavanaugh in Skagit County, Washington. Run or walk a paved road surrounding our lake containing a few small hills within the first four miles. Water and aid stations provided.

EARLY/PRE- REGISTRATION: (must be received by July 18th, otherwise register on RACE DAY). Send check paya-ble to “LCFDA”, $20.00 for race and shirt; $15 for race only; plus registration form below ($2.00 off registration for children 12 and under) to: Terri Lawton, 34805 S Shore Drive, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25.00 race plus shirt; $20.00 for race only ($2.00 off registration for children 12 and under).

PARENT/GUARDIAN: Must sign if runner is under 18 years of age.

AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners, top 3 male and female bikers and top 3 walkers. All participants will be given a Participant Ribbon.

RACE SCHEDULE: 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. (or ½ hour prior to your start time) pick up number and/or shirt and/or registration.

ONCE AROUND LAKE CAVANAUGH REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY:

Last Name ____ ____First Name ______

Today's Date_________________Birth Date_______________Age on Race Day__________

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone # ( )

Email (for notification of future races only)________________________________________

CIRCLE ONE: runner walker biker (helmet required) Bib # _______________________

SEX: M F MEN’S T-SHIRT SIZE (while supplies last): S M L XL NONE

All entrants must read and sign the following:

In consideration of your accepting this entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims arising or growing out of my participation in this athletic event against Skagit County, Lake Cavanaugh Fire Department, Lake Cavanaugh Improvement Association, Pacific Northwest Track and Field, and USA Track and Field, and other political subdivisions or municipal corporations in which this race is contested and any and all sponsors, persons and entities associated with this event.

I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and have full knowledge of the risks involved with this event. I have read the entry information and certify my compliance by my signature. I also understand my entry is non-refundable. If I am under 18 years of age, my parents must co-sign.

Signature Parent/Guardian

INFORMATION:

Officially sanctioned by the PNTF and USATF

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“Once Around Lake Cavanaugh” Fun Run Sponsorship Form Proceeds received by the Lake Cavanaugh Fire Department Auxiliary to benefit our volunteer fire department $1 - $99 donation: Thank you for your support

$100-$299 donation: You will receive one free T-Shirt*

$300 - or more donation: Your name or company name will be printed on the Fun Run

shirts* and you will receive one free T-Shirt*

All sponsors names or company name will be posted at the firehall during the race

All donations are tax deductible. Please keep a copy as your receipt. Thank You.

*DEADLINE for donations with shirt printing is ONE MONTH PRIOR to the FUN RUN Name _______________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

Phone # ________-_____________________________________________

E-mail (for future sponsorship notification only) __________________________

$ Amount of sponsorship___________________________

*Please circle men’s T-Shirt size (if applicable): S M L XL

Please check one: ( ) you may use my name ( ) anonymous

What do you want printed on the Once Around Lake Cavanaugh Fun Run shirt?

_______________________________________________________________ For more information contact: Jean Thompson Email at: jetandmammy3@gmail.com Please make your checks payable to “LCFDA” and note that it is for sponsorship of the “Once

Around Lake Cavanaugh Fun Run”. Send your tax deductible donation to:

Jean Thompson 33764 Bamboo Lane Mount Vernon, WA 98274 * Sponsor T-Shirts will be in a labelled envelope and available for pick up the day of the race

at the preregistration table OR

*Arrangements need to be made for T-Shirt pick-up with Jean Thompson. Phone contact 360-422-8010 or Email: jetandmammy3@gmail.com

To advertise in the Lake Cavanaugh Newsletter, please contact Gay Duvall by email (duvallg@comcast.net) or by phone (206.330.5305)