DIRECTORY CHANGES
Attached to this newsletter are changes to the December 2002 Directory. Please file or post these in your directory. Future changes or corrections may be submitted by mail to Alice Chambers at 1431 Woodacre Drive or by e-mail to rchambers11@cox.net.

E-MAIL REPORTS TO MEMBERS
In the future we will increase the use of broadcast e-mail messages to inform members promptly about security incidents, deaths or other significant matters. We have learned that many members appreciate getting timely reports of this nature. For such messages our web site manager Ellie LeBaron maintains a confidential list of e-mail addresses (messages are sent as blind copies, so your address isn’t displayed) which now includes over 40% of the residents in our community. We urge those members who have e-mail addresses not in the directory to send them to Ellie at CWCA@mcleanonline.com if not already on the CWCA mailing list. And be sure to send her your new address if it should change. If you did not get a copy of this newsletter by e-mail, then you are not on the mailing list. This list will remain confidential and will be used only for meaningful communications from the association. You won’t be getting any junk mail. Information sent by e-mail may also be posted on our web site, www.mcleanonline.com/CWCAindex.htm. By the way, Ellie expects to move later this year with husband Joseph to Mauritania, to which he has been nominated as Ambassador. She plans to manage our web site from Mauritania (!!), but we will need a member to maintain the confidential e-mail list and forward CWCA messages to members. Please call Ellie at 237-1898 if you are willing to provide this service, one that will be very valuable to all residents.

SECURITY INCIDENTS
Some recent crimes and incidents remind us all to be alert and careful about protecting ourselves and our property. A truck was stolen from a Woodland Terrace driveway one night in late January. It was recovered within a few hours, parked not far away. In January a station wagon was stolen on Oak Lane and never recovered. In the 1500 block of Forest Lane one morning in late January a resident walking his dog observed a man attempting to open the basement window of a neighbor’s house. The man ran away upon being spotted. There were also some items recently taken from cars on Oak Lane and Woodman Drive. Recently a North Albemarle resident reported early morning footprints in the snow leading to her back door and then to the window of a neighbor.

These incidents highlight the need for all of us to be watchful and to report suspicious activities to the police. Remember that 911 is used only for emergencies such as a crime in progress. A suspicious activity or discovery of a recent crime is reported to the police using the number shown on page 3 of the CWCA directory (691-2131). Also, all residents are asked to report crimes or incidents to our Neighborhood Security Director, Tim Daley, at 241-0054 or e-mail: thdal652@aol.com. We want to keep a record of all incidents and inform members about them, both via e-mail and newsletters. Reminder: Keep your garage doors closed and keep the door from garage to house locked at night or when away. Another tip: When away from home for a week or more, with your car left behind, hide all your car keys or leave them with a neighbor so that anyone breaking into your house cannot use your keys to steal your car.

Finally, modern alarm systems are worth considering if you don’t have one and have security worries, and outside lights switched on by a motion detector are useful deterrents.

SNOWPLOWING
The duration and intensity of the recent storm hindered snow removal efforts everywhere. We regret that a few of you had to wait longer than usual to have your street plowed. However, our neighborhood had all streets open for traffic while others were still snowbound. We will have a discussion of snow removal procedures at the meeting.

CONTRACTOR LISTINGS
A resident recently asked for names of painting and carpentry contractors who have provided good service to members. A list of service contractors submitted by residents was posted on our web site more than two years ago, but few if any names have been received since, and there are no painters or carpenters on the list. We ask that any resident who had a good experience with a service contractor provide the name, phone number and any comments to CWCA@mcleanonline.com or to Alice Chambers at 536 3716.