LAKE OWASSA - "Our Little Piece of Heaven"

SEVERAL LOCA REMINDERS!!

SEPTIC PUMPING:   LOCA recommends that all homes have their septics pumped every three years.  The septic pumping committee report in the June newsletter outlined our arrangements with Accurate Waste Systems, 973-252-8400, contact person Natalie Munos.   AWS will arrange scheduling and answer any questions you may have regarding group rates, etc. 

This voluntary septic initiative has resulted in over 50% of all homes being pumped in the last three years.  If the last pumping was 2015, you are due again!

Of course, members may use any septic company they choose.   Please forward a copy of your receipt to Danae Dotz, P.O. Box 657, Branchville, NJ  07826, for inclusion in the database. 

MAINTAINING OUR SEPTIC SYSTEMS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WE CAN DO TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF OUR WATER!

GOLF OUTING AND SOCIAL -  Friday August 3, 2018

Hidden Acres Golf Course, 14 Ayers Rd, Sandyston, NJ  973-948-2000

Plan to arrive between 4:15 and 5:45.

Groups of 4 players.  Come and socialize on the deck even if not playing.  BYOB

No rain date scheduled.  Questions – call Ed Mullins 201-739-2763 (cell)

SAILBOAT REGATTA – Saturday August 4, 2018  11 am – 1 pm

Meet in the middle of the lake.  Chairperson Joel Weinbraub

E-NEWS - JULY 13, 2018

The 2018 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce our unanimous decision to nominate the following LOCA Proprietary Members in good standing to these respective positions:

Larry Putera – President

Peg Mullins – Vice President

Len Ferraro, Jr – Board of Governor (term expires 8/26/18)

Vicki Simpson – Board of Governor

Mark Vogel – Board of Governor

The LOCA Board of Governors has endorsed these nominations of the Nominating Committee.

Committee members: Brad Batastini – Chairperson, Bob McDowell, Cathy Doremus, Joel Weintraub, and Judy Roman.

There are term limits for LOCA officers under the bylaws.  The final two-year term for David Mintz, President, ends in August, 2018.  Board members who are not officers serve three year terms and do not have term limits.

There are three ways LOCA proprietary members in good standing can be nominated for a Board of Governors (BOG) or officer position:

1.     A written nominating petition signed by 10 voting proprietary members may be submitted to Danae Dotz, LOCA secretary-treasurer on or before Sunday August 5, 2018.  However, in order for the nominee’s name to appear on the proxy in the August newsletter, the petition must be received by July 20, 2018.

2.     Any LOCA proprietary member in good standing who wishes to nominate someone may do so from the floor on the day of the August general meeting.

E- News- June 25, 2018

Important Reminders

·      LOCA prohibits fireworks aimed over our water from any LOCA property-including private docks or floats.

·      If you see anyone shooting fireworks over or into the lake you are to call the police and notify them at - 973-383-1514

•  There are still boats on the lake without Loca area and current 2018 stickers.   Please make sure all current stickers are on ALL boats.   If boats are on the lake without the appropriate stickers, a violation will be issued to the proprietary member.  

Maintaining Our Excellent Water Quality!

·     Do NOT use herbicides, such as Roundup, within 25 feet of the lake!

·     Do NOT fertilize lawns within 25 feet of the shoreline. If you need to fertilize, use ones with low N-P-K values. Avoid using water soluble fertilizers as they can easily runoff into the lake!

·     Avoid blowing lawn clippings into the lake.

·     Clean up after pets, especially near the shoreline.

·     Create riparian barriers and use native plants when beautifying the shoreline. Creating these barriers helps to prevent sediment and nutrients leaching into the lake.

Natural Poison Ivy Treatment

  1 Cup salt

  1 Gallon vinegar

  8 drops liquid dish detergent

Combine salt and vinegar and heat until salt dissolves.  Cool, add detergent.  Pour into spray bottle or pour directly on poison ivy.

Be careful where sprayed as mixture will kill all vegetation.

REMINDER:  EFFECTIVE THIS SEASON, NO SWIM FLOATS WITH METAL BARRELS OR        

                            EXPOSED STYROFOAM ARE ALLOWED ON THE LAKE!

SAVE THE DATES: 

·      GOLF OUTING AND SOCIAL:  Hidden Acres Golf Course, Friday Aug. 3, 5 PM, groups of 4 (2 of the 4 golfers must be lake members).  Come and socialize on the deck even if not playing golf.  BYOB  Contact Ed Mullins 201-739-2763

·      SAILBOAT REGATTA:  Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 AM  - 1 PM  Meet in the middle of the lake.  Chairperson Joel Weintraub

·      WINE AND CHEESE:  Saturday, Aug. 25, 4-8 PM on the Island.  BYOB and an appetizer.  There will be MUSIC once again.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Sunday Aug. 26 10 AM at the Lafayette Fire House, RT 15, Lafayette, NJ

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL LOCA MEMBERS ABOUT “FOREIGN” BOATS

No boat, kayak, canoe or paddleboard may be placed on Lake Owassa unless it is owned by the LOCA member and has both the Area Number and current Annual Sticker on the boat.  No renters or guests are ever permitted to place their watercraft on Lake Owassa.  This rule protects our lake from invasive organisms and plants that can infect and harm our lake for everyone.  Despite our constant reminders, some LOCA members have been permitting renters and guests to bring their boats to the lake.  This violation of our Bylaws cannot continue.  Any LOCA members who permit renters or guests to place their boats on Lake Owassa may have their lake privileges and membership suspended or revoked.  The LOCA Board of Governors, to protect our lake for everyone, is now compelled to enforce a zero tolerance policy for this violation. 

Thank you for helping to keep our lake clean, safe and pollution free.

The LOCA store has gone online!  You can go to the Loca Store tab on the website or Click HERE or go to https://lakeowassa.itemorder.com to shop for the latest Lake Owassa apparel and goods! Like any store, our designs and options will be changing from month to month and year to year, so please check back often for new items and designs!

If online shopping isn't for you or if you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us at lakeowassa.store@gmail.com! 

Happy Shopping!

The Lake Owassa Store Committee

Kate Adam, Lisa Diller & Peg Mullins

Coast Guard Regulations

 The US Coast Guard has determined that the Stand Up Paddle Boards are “vessels” and therefore, must follow USCG regulations! The following regulations apply to all vessels

including motor boats, sail boats, kayaks, canoes, and now stand up paddle boards.

• Every vessel must be equipped with a USCG-approved Type I, II, III life jacket for every person on board
• Any person on board under the age of 13 must wear the USCG approved life jacket.
• The jacket must be in “serviceable condition” without rips, tears, or deterioration that will diminish its performance.
• The jacket must be of an appropriate size and fit for the wearer.
• If you wish to read more, go to  www.nrs.com/learn/uscg-regulations-for-sup.asp 

Please, be conscious of these regulations when operating any motor boat, sail boat, canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board! Also, remember each of these need to have on their LOCA Area sticker and yearly sticker!