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Please Dispose of Old Docks, Logs or Floats

 in a Responsible Manner

By Jeff Taylor

Over the last several years as a resident of the lake, nearly every spring I see someone towing a dilapidated dock piled with wood, carpet, floats and other debris down to the “toolies”. If you take a ride down to the west end of the lake, you will see what a junk yard it has become over the years. Besides creating an eye-sore for the lake, it also can create hazards for boaters & skiers. During spring high water, some of the docks or debris float out into the lake.

If you have old docks, logs or floats that are no longer serviceable, please dispose of them in a responsible manner, cut them up and haul them to a land fill. Be a good neighbor.

A REMINDER:

If you have 'stuff'

missing from

YOUR Beach......

.....Consider looking

on your neighbor's beaches.

They shouldn't have to

clean up your debris.

Washington Boater Alert

Mandatory Boating Safety Education

Mandatory Boating Safety Education is now a reality for Washington Boaters. Starting in January 2008, boaters 20 years old and under will need to have their cards with them when operating a boat or PWC of 15 or more horsepower.

A DLIA Sponsored Safety course will be conducted on May 31st, and again on June 7th at the Fire District # 3 Station House on Hwy 2. The tentative starting time is 9AM. The cost is $16 ($6 for Materials, $10 for the card.  Please bring a sack lunch, as the class is approximately 5 hours in length.

Please click here and send us your name and phone number to be added to the list.

Or

Contact Geri Guinn: (509)447-3597

Space is limited.  First come, first served.

1. Is this card a license?

   No, the education card is a one-time requirement and cannot be taken away from the operator nor does it have an expiration date.  But remember, once you are in the appropriate age bracket you ARE REQUIRED to have it in your possession when operating a boat or PWC as stated above.

   
   
2. When will I need to have a card?

   Here is how the program will be phased in:
   
   January 1, 2008 - All boat operators twenty years old and younger;
   January 1, 2009 - All boat operators twenty-five years old and younger;
   January 1, 2010 - All boat operators thirty years old and younger;
   January 1, 2011 - All boat operators thirty-five years old and younger;
   January 1, 2012 - All boat operators forty years old and younger;
   January 1, 2013 - All boat operators fifty years old and younger;
   January 1, 2014 - All boat operators sixty years old and younger;
   January 1, 2015 - All boat operators seventy years old and younger;
   January1, 2016 - All boat operators over 12 years will be required to have a card.
   Persons born before January 1, 1955 are exempt.

 The Diamond Lake Improvement Assocation suggests that it is a good idea to take the class even if your age doesn't yet require it.  The crowds and prices will likely increase in the future, but your card will always be valid.  We can all use a refresher course and an update on new regulations.  What a great opportunity this is to reinforce the safety in boating we all deserve.