The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 17, No. 17
540.972.2237
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December 20, 2019
Holiday Event Weekend at LOW LOWA kicked off the holiday season with three holiday events. The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Christkindlmarkt and the LOWA Member Holiday party were filled with festive fun for everyone. On Dec. 6, the Tree Lighting Ceremony had 150 people in attendance and featured our brand new Norway Spruce from Grelen Nursery of Orange County. LOWA would like to thank RRMM Lukmire of Arlington, A. Morton Thomas Associates of Richmond, and Downey and Scott Construction Management Services of Warrenton, who each provided a $500 donation toward the purchase of the tree. Christkindlmarkt, held on Dec. 7, was full of amazing local vendors selling crafts, décor, and baked goods. Vendor spaces all but sold out on the first day and more than 500 people perused the vendor tables and seasonal merchandise in the Community Center. On Dec. 8, The LOWA Member Holiday party had a record attendance of over 900 people. Over 600 gifts were donated by members for the Orange County Children’s Toy Box, the largest charitable Christmas gift haul in years, helping to make the season brighter for children in need in Orange County. Photos by Dan McFarland and Tracie Hayes
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Board Agenda 2 President's Letter 2 Association News 2-10 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 Calendar 7-8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 17 Classifieds 18-19
Christkindlmarkt
Member Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 24 LOW Trash Compactor closed at noon
Wednesday, Jan. 1 LOWA Offices Closed
Jan. 1-14 LOWA Clubhouse closed
Dec. 24 & Dec. 31 LOWA Offices closed at 12:30 PM Maintenance closed at 11 AM
Saturday, Jan. 4 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center
LOWA Website Links
Wednesday, Dec. 25 LOWA Offices Closed Fareways Café Closed Clubhouse Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 14 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 7 PM, Community Center
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Association News Lake Currents December 20, 2019
President’s Letter by Clifton D. Wilks
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. It has been my pleasure to serve the entire Association. As we approach the holidays, we should all be thankful for the many blessings given to us. We live in an excellent community with amenities to provide enjoyment to any of us in some way, be it use of the lakes, pools, community center activities, or participating in and with clubs and service organizations. On Dec. 6, for the second time, I was honored to preside over the Christmas Tree Lighting in front of the new Pool/Fitness Center building. It seemed to me that there were more children present this year, and they got to see Santa. The choir was appropriately festive, and it was again a very positive event. We had to replace the previous Christmas tree, but we received $1,500, nearly half the cost, in donations from Downey and Scott Construction Management, RRMM Lukmire, and A. Morton Thomas Associates toward its replacement. On Dec. 8, the Clubhouse Committee and your Board of Directors welcomed attendees to the Association holiday party at the Clubhouse. Many of the attendees expressed support for the Board. The number of gifts donated for children was staggering; the collection filled two tables plus the floor in front of them. Thanks to all of you for providing gifts to help needy children enjoy the holidays. On Dec. 3, 4, and 5, I attended, along with other Board members, the Joint Finance/Planning Committees meeting on the proposed budget. I heard many interesting and positive ideas about the proposed budget, which the General Manager and the Board will consider before final approval of the budget in February. The Finance Committee has provided their positive recommendations which will be considered and incorporated as the Board decides. Last year, on Dec. 12, we had a Special Town Hall Meeting of the Board of Directors, to allow Chris Haney, of the Forensus Group, forensic accounting and investigative advisors, to provide answers to Members questions about the embezzlement. On Nov. 19, this year, the judge sentenced Mr. Mayberry to some six years in prison and ordered him to repay the approximately $114k we spent recovering his theft. This community is a great place to live and, on behalf of the Association, I wish you a Happy Holiday season and New Year.
Photo by Dan McFarland
Elections Committee member Marty Caldwell (L) assists Pat Unkle as she registers her electronic vote in the ECC Referendum.
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Cliff Wilks Vice Pres.: Jennifer Zukowski Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Pete Brown Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting January 4, 2020 10 AM, Community Center 8:45 AM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:00 AM 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2019, December 11, 2020 3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff - Mark Amos 3.3 Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker 3.4 Report from LOW Fire & Rescue President – Jeff Liebold 3.5 Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins 3.6 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes D. Referendum Update 3.7 Report of General Manager A. November Financials B. Lakes Management Report C. Budget Update 3.8 Committee Reports A. Safety and Security Committee – Rick Rappaport, Committee Chair 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Loyalty Program Update – Charlie Maneval, Director of Finance 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Amendments to Regulation V.H, Use of Property--Individually Owned and LOWA Owned Property, Regarding No Trespassing Signs on Private Lots 6.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Amendments to Regulation X, Use of Lakes, Regarding Watercraft Liability Insurance 6.3 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to X.A.7, Use of Lakes, Regarding Lowering the Sunset to 7 a.m. Speed Limit from 15mph to 10 mph. 6.4 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to X.B.1.c, Use of Lakes, Regarding Ski Flags 6.5 Consideration of Modifying the Golf Course Front Nine Fairways Renovation Implementation Schedule 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Community Center, 5:45 pm Executive Session, 7:00 pm Open Session • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, February 1, 2020, Community Center, 12:45 pm Executive Session, 2:00 pm Open Session 11. ADJOURNMENT *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). The inclusion of advertising, logos or web site links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by LOWA, Inc. of the products or services so advertised. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Tabletop Exercise Aims at Readiness for Dam Issues Members Encouraged to Sign Up for Rave Alerts
Special Meeting of the Membership on the Referendum December 10, 2019, Unapproved Minutes 7:00 p.m., Community Center
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Clifton Wilks, President Jennifer Zukowski, Vice President Walter Diercks, Treasurer Phillip Brown, Secretary Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder
1. CALL TO ORDER President Wilks call the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Community Center for the purpose of considering closing the Referendum voting period or declaring a recess and continuing at a future date. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Establishment of a Quorum Secretary P. Brown confirmed that a quorum of members exists because of the members present and by proxy; and further that proper notice was sent to all members of record.
Level 2: Potential dam failure situation, rapidly developing Level 3: Urgent; dam failure appears to be imminent or is in progress Here are five things to know about our dam readiness: 1. LOWA Maintenance conducts an inspection of the Veterans Dam on the Main Lake and Keaton’s Dam on Keaton’s Lake every day of the year.
5. President’s Remarks President Wilks explained the benefits to LOWA members to vote for approval of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declaration of Restrictions in the Referendum to: 1) Amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E; and Section 6, Subsection C of the Declarations to clarify an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) quorum and establish an ECC appeal to the Board of Directors; and, 2) Amend Section 12 of the Declarations to add a new Subsection H to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations.
2. Each year, LOWA hosts either a tabletop exercise or a drill exercise to fulfill the requirements of our Operation and Maintenance Certificate issued by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Dam Safety.
5. Balloting Report At the request of Secretary Philip Brown, Elections Committee Chair Lisa McKinney reported the current ballot count as follows: Electronic ballots cast: 1037. Paper ballots cast: 669. Total ballots cast: 1706.
5. Members can view the Emergency Actions Plans and inundation maps at www.LOWA.org/DamEAP
3. The Veterans Dam Inundation Zone is completely in Orange County, but the Keaton’s Dam Inundation Zone is in both Orange County and Spotsylvania County. http://orangecountyva.gov/ 4. In case of a dam issue, Orange County will notify county residents by way of Rave Alerts. Sign up for Rave Alerts by going to the Orange County VA website and searching for “Rave Alerts”
Lake Currents December 20, 2019
4. Approval of Agenda Motion by R. Hancock and seconded, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda.
On Dec. 16, LOWA hosted a Tabletop Exercise for our Emergency Action Plan related to the Veterans and Keaton’s Dams, with the aim of being ready in case a real issue related to the integrity of the dams develops. All in all, 17 representatives from various departments and agencies of LOWA, LOWA Security, Orange County, and Spotsylvania County, plus our Dam Engineer, participated in the morning-long event at the Clubhouse. Environmental Resources Manager Bobby Jones led the exercise that included identifying and taking action to correct a hypothetical problem and notifying and coordinating with county and state agencies. The scenario evolved from a Level 1 issue to a Level 2, then a Level 3, as a severe storm rolled in. The good news is that, in the end, the threat was averted, and the dam repairs were made to ensure the integrity of the dam. When there is an actual dam issue, LOWA makes an Emergency Level Determination at one of three levels and contacts our agency partners, including the Orange County Emergency Service Department. The levels are: Level 1: Unusual event, slowly developing
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2020!
6. Members Comments: None.
See December 10 Board Minutes on p. 5 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 **Closed from Jan. 1-14** Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dinner: W, TH, SU, 5-9 PM; F, SA, 5-10 PM Lunch: S, SU, 11 AM-4 PM Brunch: SU, 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse
Amenities
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM: Walk-in times for Lessons/Pony Rides- 10 AM, 11 AM Trail Rides, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Sun: 8 AM-6 PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 AM-8 PM Thurs: 8 AM-9 PM
Community Center: 540-972-9680
Winter Hours (Jan. 1-15) Sun: 8:30 AM-7 PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8:30 AM-9 PM Thurs: 8:30 AM-10 PM
ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily 5 AM-11 PM
Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM to 11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays
County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
Prorated member fees available Up to 50% off! Join the Fitness Center, Golf Club, or Tennis & Pickleball See the Fee Schedule on LOWA. org/forms; or call Member Services at 540972-2237.
Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
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Association News Lake Currents December 20, 2019
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2019 Financial Audit is Now Complete
Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting January 14, 2020 7 PM, Community Center
by Walter Diercks, Treasurer and Charlie Maneval, Director of Finance
Over the past several months, we have made good progress in improving our financial systems and reporting. We have now completed, and the Board has accepted, the financial audit reports for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and April 30, 2019. Both of these audit reports, together with the forensic audit report completed in November 2018, are available on the LOWA website and in the reading room at the Holcomb Building. As you review the annual audit reports, there is an item we want to highlight that you may have a question about. The total Excess of Revenues over Expenses shown for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019 of $1,283,147 is considerably higher than the $46,032 reported for the prior fiscal period ended April 30, 2018. This increase is primarily due to two items. The larger item is the annual $191 CARC-related portion of the assessment. This is a new item in 2019 and is classified as additional Revenue in the 2019 audit report. This revenue is used to make the loan payments for the new Fitness Center and Clubhouse Pool facilities and accounts for $813,278 of the additional income. The other item is the $173,020 budgeted increase in our contribution to overall Reserves for fiscal year 2019 versus 2018. This item was also classified as additional Revenue in the 2019 audit report and accounts for $173,020 of the additional income.
5:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: January 4, 2020 3. REPORTS 3.1 Officer Reports A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Changes C. Referendum Update 3.2 General Manager Report A. Budget Update 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports A. Maintenance and Ecology Committee i. Culverts and Roadside Maintenance Resolution 3.4 Committee Reports A. Rules Committee – George Lovelace, Committee Chair B. Finance Committee - Committee Input on FY2020-2021 Budget – Jane Haltmaier, Committee Chair 4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Amendments to Regulation X, Use of Lakes, Regarding Wake Surfing 5.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Amendments to Regulation IV, Individual Behavior, and VI, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, Regarding Restrictions on Long Term and Overnight Parking on LOWA Common Areas 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Board Support for Funding and Carrying Out the Lakes Management Implementation Plan (Resolution 2020-1) 6.2 Consideration of Awarding a Contract for Flat Run Forebay Construction with Funds to Come From Repair and Replacement Reserve 6.3 Discussion of Finance Committee Recommendations to the Procurement Policy 6.4 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 6.5 Discussion of Referendum Get Out the Vote Strategies 7. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, February1, 2020, Community Center, 8:45 am Executive Session, 10:00 am Open Session • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, February19, 2020, Community Center, 12:45 pm Executive Session, 2:00 pm Open Session 10. ADJOURNMENT
Notice: Fee Schedule Changes At the Nov.19 LOWA Board meeting, the Board of Directors voted to amend the 2019-2020 Fee Schedule to adjust the fees for disclosure packets as follows. These changes are effective December 1, 2019. Current New Disclosure Statement Fee – Paper Format $150.00 $176.05 Disclosure Statement Fee – Electronic Format $125.00 $146.71 Disclosure Statement Fee – Expedite Fee $ 50.00 $ 58.69
*The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
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7. Consideration of Close of Voting or Declaration to Recess and Continue at a Future Date. Motion by J. Spadaro and seconded, to recess and continue the Referendum ballot period to Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road. Vote: Yea by present and proxy: 1703. Nay: 3. Motion passed. 8. Recess There being no further business, at 7:15 p.m., President Wilks declared the meeting to be in Recess until Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Phillip Brown, LOWA Secretary
Clubhouse Closed? Try Fareways Café
by Chester Guzek, Assistant General Manager, CMCA® What are you going to do after New Year’s Day? Your Clubhouse is closed (Jan. 1-14) for annual maintenance and you’re looking for some fun, good food, and entertainment. Your Fareways Café has just what you’re looking for, with numerous events scheduled while the Clubhouse is closed. • • • • •
Winter hours at Fareways will be in effect during the two week Clubhouse closure, and are as follows: • • • • • • •
Jan. 1-14 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:30 AM to 7 PM 8:30 AM to 9 PM 8:30 AM to 9 PM 8:30 AM to 9 PM 8:30 AM to 10 PM 8:30 AM to 9 PM 8:30 AM to 9 PM
It has been a pleasure meeting all of you and Thank You again for welcoming me to Lake of the Woods! Cooler temperatures are setting in and some of you have put the clubs away for the winter season. For those serious about your game, now is the time to kick back, think about your weaknesses (could be you or your equipment), figure what you need to work on and put a plan in place. One thing that I need to do is get in shape, which is my plan this winter. We all do a lot of sitting around during the holidays for whatever reason. Dinners with family, driving from place to place, working at your desk or just sitting around catching up with family and friends. One thing I have recognized over the years is that my body doesn’t work like it used to when I was younger. Sound familiar? Think about something for a minute…we tee it up on the first hole, it takes about 3 to 5 holes to loosen up and then after every shot we sit in a golf cart and drive to our ball. God forbid if there is slow play; then we end up sitting even longer. I’ve noticed after getting good and loose, I begin to tighten up again on the last few finishing holes and end up making a bad swing due to the stiffness. Long story short, flexibility is crucial and maybe something we should think about working on over the winter months. You never know, you may gain a few yards! I’ve had a few people ask me about lessons over the winter. This is something I plan to put together for January and February and hope to provide these lessons indoors at the Community Center. Along with lessons, I am a certified Club-Fitter and Club Repair Specialist. I opened my own business back in 2005, Proper Stix Golf and have kept all my equipment related to club repair. Some of the services I hope to provide to all members include loft and lie adjustments, shaft replacement, shaft shortening or lengthening, swing weighting, grip sizing, frequency analyzing and of course grip replacement. Golf equipment can be hard to understand when you begin talking about all the specifications that come with one club. Believe it or not, sometimes your clubs can be the cause of some of your poor shots. Length alone can be an issue. Most drivers on the market today are 45 to 46 inches, which is too long for some to control and make “center” contact on the clubface. It doesn’t sound like a lot but an inch to a half inch in either direction (longer or shorter) can make a huge difference. As most of you know, we have different groups that play during the weekday evenings: LOWA L.E.G.S. on Monday, Farm Team on Wednesday (Thank you, Nancy!) and Industrial League on Thursday. I plan to add a few more next year and hope I can attract some of you to come out and try this great game we call golf. Some ideas include group clinics/lessons, weekly morning and afternoon short game clinics, individual lessons, group lessons, skins game and more couple fun events. If you have a group of people that would like to learn in a comfortable environment, stop by and let’s talk about it. I can customize lessons to meet your needs or the needs of your group. Juniors are a key factor to growing the game and sustaining the game. I do provide lessons for juniors of all ages. If golf clubs are an issue, no worries; we have a few junior sets you can borrow. I’ve also brought in brand new sets of rental clubs. So tell your guests they do not need to bring their clubs when they travel, we can accommodate all!
Closing hours may change due to scheduled events. Come out and enjoy the fun!
Lake Currents December 20, 2019
Jan. 4 - Chris Forzano will be playing live music between 6 and 8:30 PM. Jan. 7 is Open Mic Night, starting at 6 PM. Jan. 8 is Trivia Night. Come out and test your knowledge, 6 PM. Jan. 9 - our new Dart League starts. Jan. 10 is Beatles Night, featuring The Acoustic Onion from 6 to 9 PM. Closing time will be 10 PM. • Jan. 11 is Karaoke with special hosts Bill Feterle and Reed Beving, FROM 7-10 PM. • Jan. 14 is Open Mic Night starting at 6 PM. • Jan. 15 is Trivia Night, 6 PM.
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Association News Lake Currents December 20, 2019
Our Internet Bandwidth Needs by William Lukaczyk and Neil Buttimer, External Affairs Committee
A few years ago, Route 3 was a two-lane road. Once, that was sufficient, but fortunately, more lanes were added so today’s trips are fairly smooth. Our cable TV and Internet are facing a similar situation – increased traffic. If Santa Claus brought some cool electronics, we may have to rethink our Internet service. For a 4K Ultra High Definition TV, Netflix recommends a constant 16Mbs rate. Assuming other Internet devices share your connection, you should increase that data rate by another 50% to about 24Mbs. Typically, two or more streams are needed per household, so you need 40Mbs per house. And that is before the kids and grandkids show up with their devices! We have over 3,800 homes in LOW; that adds up to about 100,000 Mbs total, or 100 gigabits per second for all of us. Our current cable system would not be able to handle this amount of data. Cable companies use fiber optic cable for the long haul to get near us. This can handle much larger amounts of data. The slowdown is when our data reaches copper coaxial cable. Our cable provider uses a hybrid system that uses fiber optic feeders up to those grey boxes with the green lights you see on telephone poles. From there to your home, they use copper coax cable, shared with your neighbors. This section’s capacity, called “bandwidth” is small. To cope with the bandwidth limit, the company must balance the number of homes, level of users and strength of equipment. Balancing the number of houses on a grey box is tough because of location of boxes and street layouts. With ever-growing advances and reliance on the Internet, today’s copper coax cable to houses eventually will not be able to support our community’s needs. A study group has been looking at eventually moving to “fiber to the home” for the LOW community. Fiber Optic cable directly to our homes would increase the internet speeds we can get by about 40 times. Look for more information in future Lake Currents or you can send an email to lowftth@gmail.com.
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting December 11, 2019, Unapproved Minutes 12:45 p.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Clifton Wilks, President Jennifer Zukowski, Vice President Walter Diercks, Treasurer Phillip Brown, Secretary Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 2 p.m.)
Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 12:48 p.m. for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts; and discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 2:15 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board enter into Open Session at 2:20 p.m., and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts; and discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible; and affirm that the Board met in Executive Session again on November 27 for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Secretary P. Brown confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Forrest, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of Minutes of November19, 2019. Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the minutes of the November 19, 2019 Regular Board meeting. 2.5 Employee Excellence in Service Awards, Third Quarter 2019 The General Manager and President Wilks presented Individual Employee Service Awards to Carolyn Brodeur, Communications Director and Bobby Jones, Environmental Resources Manager; both receiving a gift certificate and one day off with pay. Amber Hubbell, Community Activities Assistant was presented with a General Manager's Award and received a gift certificate. 3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of Officers: Officers had no reports. A. Executive Session Actions: None. B. Committee Changes Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee Changes as presented in the Change List dated December 11, 2019 as follows: (D-19-135) Name William Holt William Lukaczyk H. Cris Collie Tim Breuker Mike Derreberry Randy McKinney Mike Rieley Allie Felder William Wang Tim Breuker Lauren Cotton ______ *As of 1/2/2020
Action Alternate Voting Alternate Resigned Voting Alternate Voting Advisor* Alternate Resigned Voting
Committee External Affairs External Affairs Golf Legal & Compliance M&E M&E M&E Planning Safety & Security Safety & Security Safety & Security
Term-end Date December 10, 2022 December 10, 2022 December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022
C. Referendum Update At the request of Secretary P. Brown, Elections Chair Lisa McKinney provided an update on the Referendum. To date 1706 ballots have been cast, resulting in a vote by the Membership on December 10th to extend the Referendum period to March 3, 2020 when another Membership meeting will 6
See December 11 Board Minutes on p. 15
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Tuesday, January 21 10 AM, Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Cliff Wilks and Pete Brown
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park Locust Grove Elementary LGES School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. Investment: 12/23, 1 PM, CC Treasurer Mtg. to follow ECC: 1/2, 8:30 AM, MCR Finance: 1/6, 7 PM, CC Fitness: 1/7, 4 PM, CC Safety/Security: 1/8, 3 PM, WC M&E: 1/8, 5 PM, MCR Pickleball/Tennis: 1/13, 4 PM, CC CYA: 1/13, 7:15 PM, CC Equestrian: 1/14, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 1/14, 7 PM, CC LCC Meeting: 1/15, 7:30 PM, CC LCC Hearing: 1/15, 8 PM, CC ECC: 1/16, 8:30 AM, MCR Lakes: 1/20, 7 PM, CC
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Association News
Saturday, January 4 10 AM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC
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Tuesday, December 24 LOWA Officesclosedat12:30PM Maintenance closed at 11 AM LOW Trash Compactor closed at noon Wednesday, December 25 LOWA OfficesClosed Fareways Café Closed Clubhouse Closed Tuesday, December 31 LOWA Offi ces closed at 12:30 PM Maintenance closed at 11 AM Wednesday, January 1 LOWA OfficesClosed
Calendar
Saturday, January 4 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 540-972-2214. 6-8:30 PM Live music at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216. Tuesday, January 7 6 PM Open Mic Night at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216. 6:30 PM Wilderness Toastmasters Meeting (CC). Info: WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com. Wednesday, January 8 1:30 PM LOW Democrats Meeting (CC). Info: LOWDemocrats.org. 6 PM Trivia Night at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216. Friday, January 10 6-9 PM Beatles Night at Fareways Cafe featuring The Acoustic Onion. Info: 540-972-2216.
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Saturday, January 11 7-10 PM Karaoke at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216.
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Tuesday, January 14 6 PM Open Mic Night at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216. 7 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 540-972-2214. Wednesday, January 15 1 PM LOW Republican Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: TomNortham@aol.com. 6 PM Trivia Night at Fareways Café. Info: 540-972-2216. Thursday, January 16 6-8 PM LOW Fishing Club Meeting (CC). Info: LOWANGLERS1@ GMAIL.COM.
C al en d a r o f E ve n t s SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location Aerobics
LOWC
Time
Day
8:30-9:30 AM
Contact
M, W, F
Church 540-972-9060
Dance: Shag, line
CC
7 PM
2nd/4th TU
Audrey 703-401-5050
Edelweiss Dancers
CC
6-8 PM
SU
Brooke 540-972-4628
Meditation Class
CC
4-5 PM
1st/2nd TH
Terry 540-412-2282
Pickleball Beginner Class
CC CC
10:30 AM-12 PM 11 AM-12:30 PM
TH 1/11
Dave 540-846-1613
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734 John 540-229-7940
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
Square Dancers Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2nd/ 4th/5th F
Dick/Lynn 703-298-6254
Square DancersLords & Ladies
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
1 /3 F
Ruth/Marty 540-412-2186 Joyce 540-972-1924
Stretch and Flex
CC
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 540-972-5435
FC
9-9:45 AM
TU
Elba 540-850-8577
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU, TU, TH, SA
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers & Joggers Club
Grnsprings CH
9 AM 9 AM
M, SA W
Diane 540-388-2930
Water Fitness
Wilderness Pres. Resort
10 AM & 11:15 AM
M, W, F
Carol 540-972-6739
Strength & Toning
$
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Yoga Gentle
$
FC
10:30-11:45 AM 11 AM-12 PM
W F
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Chair
$
FC FC
10:30 AM 9:30-10:45 AM
M F
Rebekah 908-358-8406
M TU W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Flow
$
FC
9-10:15 AM 6:30-7:30 PM 9-10:15 AM
Yoga Foam Roll/Restore
$
FC
6:30-7:30 PM
TH
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Rise & Flow
$
FC
8:30 AM
SA
Bonnie 540-850-8585
Zumba, seniors
$
FC
TU
Elba 540-850-8577
9:30-10:30 AM FUN (subject to change)
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & Location
Time
Day
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Contact Larry 540-972-1847
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Rani 540-972-7859/Ann 540-9723326 Joyce 540-972-1924
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Book Club, LOW
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
540-972-9284
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 540-972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
CH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
540-972-9680
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
DAR Susannah Chandler
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 540-220-8547
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
info@happytailsdogclub.net
Investment Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
George 540-840-2740
CC
9:30-11:30 AM
W, F
Sharon 540-848-5810
Knowledge Club
CC CC
10 AM 6:30 PM
3rd TU 3rd TH
LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
CH
6 PM
2nd TH
Ann 540-972-3326 Rani 540-972-7859
Knitting & Crocheting
$
LOW Lioness Club LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
3rd TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
1-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Open Mic Night
Fareways
5:30-8:30 PM
TU
Fareways 540-972-2216
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Marilyn 540-972-0392
Photography Club, LOW
WC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Deadline for submissions to the January 17 issue of Lake Currents is January 6.
Republican Club
LLCH
1 PM
4th W
TomNortham@aol.com
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 540-972-0153
Deadline for submissions to the January 31 issue of Lake Currents is January 20.
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC
6:30 PM
1st/3rd TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Glynn 703-625-3849
TOPS weigh in/meeting $
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Wanna Get Rid of Stuff? AARP 5239 Can Help
Decluttering and Downsizing is a new topic available through AARP. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or from getting health care into their homes. Cleaning out your house while you can is a gift and an inheritance you can leave to your children. So, come and learn how to get started! Join us in the Clubhouse Great Hall for breakfast treats at 9:30 AM. The meeting begins at 10. For additional information contact Larry Eiben at 540-972-1847.
by Madeline Salustri, Publicity Chair Is your “stuff” taking over your home? Is it stressing you out? Are you having a difficult time giving away your “valuable stuff” because no one wants it? Michael D’Ostilio, AARP State Volunteer, can help! He presented programs to Locust Grove AARP Chapter 5239 last year, and will present a new program on Decluttering on Monday, Jan. 20. D’Ostilio retired from the U.S. Army in 1995 and from the Federal Government in 2015, where he served as the Chief of Investigations, Assistance, and Hot Line Branch for the Army Inspector General Mi Agency. He was also a senior instructor at the Army cha Inspector General School where he developed curriculum and el D ’ O s t il i o monitored instruction. He began working with AARP as a legislative volunteer in 2016, and has participated both at the state and federal levels, talking with legislative officials on healthcare and caregiving initiatives affecting seniors. He is also a member of the AARP Virginia Speakers Bureau and has presented topics on brain health and home fit. In 2017, D’Ostilio was presented with the AARP Virginia Rookie of the Year Award.
Solos January Schedule by Pam Nalls, Member, Solos Club
As 2020 arrives, the LOW Solos Club prepares for another great year. We meet on Wednesdays for lunch or dinner, usually frequenting restaurants in Locust Grove, Culpeper or Fredericksburg. Most of us are retired/single and enjoy these weekly get-togethers. Why not start 2020 off by joining us? Contacts: Pam Nalls, pnalls@verizon.net, 540-972-5253; or Bob Lerner lernerbobl@aol.com, 540-972-9971. Our January schedule follows:
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Wed, Jan 8 – Bella Cucina on Route 3; meet there at 5 PM. RSVP by noon that day to Bob at 540-972-9971 or lernerbobl@aol.com. Wed, Jan 15 – Lunch at Basilico Italian Deli at Harrison Crossing. Let’s meet at the Lower Level Clubhouse Parking Lot for carpooling at 11:30 AM. Wed, Jan 22 – Clearwater Grill on Route 3; meet there at 5 PM. RSVP by noon that day to Bob at 540-972-9971 or lernerbobl@aol.com. Wed, Jan 29 – Mama’s on Route 20; meet there at 5 PM. RSVP by noon that day to Bob at 540-972-9971 or lernerbobl@aol.com.
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LOW Democrats Work to Keep Virginia Blue
by Laura Fitch, Member, LOW Childhelp Auxiliary
by Kerry W. Sipe, Publicity, LOW Democratic Club
Photo by Charles Hix
LOW Childhelp Auxiliary members share a Merry Christmas luncheon meeting. The Democratic Club’s 2020 officers were introduced at the Christmas Luncheon Dec. 4. Shown (L-R) are Gerri Colucci, membership; Jennifer Heinz, programs; Valerie Smallwood, secretary; Kerry Sipe, publicity; Chris Carr, special events and historian; Anne Boyd, community service; and Shirley Pfile, chair. Not shown is Howard Newman, treasurer.
LGA News
by Heather Kuzma, Publicity Chair, LGA With the year coming to an end, we can all look forward to a very happy 2020. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please place your checks for $25, made out to LOW LGA, in the box in the ladies’ lounge at the Woods Center. Note on the check that you are a 9- or 18-holer. If you have any questions, 18-holers can contact Deb Newton and 9-holers can contact Mary Ann Rogers. The dues for the Golden Girls is $5. Golden Girls can contact Lisa Halpin with any questions. It is important to get your dues paid early so that you will be listed in the 2020 LGA Booklet. If you have sweeps money on the books, you have until April 30 to spend your money at the pro shop. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, official handicaps will change daily. There will be more information on this change coming soon. Merry Christmas to all from the LGA.
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After an energizing election season in 2019 resulting in a new Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, the members of the LOW Democratic Club will turn their attention to preparing for the 2020 election season. Members and interested LOW residents are encouraged to join us at the first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1:30 PM at the Community Center. Bettina Weiss, campaign manager for the re-election of Rep. Abigail Spanberger, will address the club on plans for the election. Weiss will provide an update on Rep. Spanberger’s accomplishments during her first year in the House of Representatives. A member of the Foreign Relations and the Agriculture Committees, Rep. Spanberger has already distinguished herself as a pragmatic problem-solver who is working across party lines to propose and pass legislation that will benefit her constituents and enhance national security. As important has been her constituent services work which has returned more than $570,000 to constituents and solved more than 600 cases in 2019. In addition, there will be presidential “straw poll� to gauge support for the Democratic candidates in advance of our Virginia “Super Tuesday� primary on March 3. Participants will have an opportunity to speak on behalf of their favorite candidate. New club officers for 2020 were introduced at the club’s annual Christmas Luncheon Dec. 4 at the Clubhouse. They are Shirley Pfile, chair; Valerie Smallwood, secretary; Howard Newman, treasurer; Jennifer Heinz, programs; Gerri Colucci, membership; Chris Carr, special events and historian; Anne Boyd, community service; and Kerry Sipe, publicity. More information is available at the club’s Website at lowdemocrats.org.
LOW Community
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As part of the Auxiliary’s Birthday Book for Children Program, we are sponsoring an art contest for the children to design bookmarks. Each participant will have his/her art work placed in a bookmark plastic sleeve as a reward for participation. Then a panel will select several of the best submissions and have them professionally printed/laminated and made available for a child to select a birthday book and a birthday bookmark. The back of the bookmark will recognize the Childhelp Auxiliary for donating the books to children. They consist of books the children can learn to read from and those books which can be read to the children to ask them questions about story line, art work etc. We now have close to 60 such books to address this new reading requirement. There are now also below-level-one books in the birthday book program for a child at this level to select. The reading grade level of each new arrival is measured by Penny when the child arrives at the Village so that teachers, staff, and reading buddies have an accurate assessment about each child’s reading level.
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LOW Veterans Club
Why I Don’t Feed Deer by David Florence, Member
The LOW Veterans Club held its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 6, at the Clubhouse and honored all veterans in attendance. World War II veterans Alex Salustri and Frank Liberti were guests of the club and were provided special recognition as well as free meals. That was also true for their spouses. Members of the club, along with their guests, enjoyed an excellent dinner as well as music provided by DJ Charles Estes. Santa Claus even showed up as a surprise visitor. The Veterans Club announced it $1,000 donation to the Families of the Wounded. In addition, the newly elected officers for 2020 were introduced. Club President Dan Greene presented our newly-designed service coin to Clubhouse Manager Ryan Richardson, photographer Dan Reams, and Charles Estes for their outstanding service to our organization. They deserve special thanks, as well as the LOW Garden Club who let us place our Christmas tree inside the Clubhouse. Garden Club President Nancy King donated the patriotic Santa that is next to the tree. The Club Christmas tree featured over 60 pictures of service members, along with Christmas bulbs representing all branches of the armed forces. Also, the tree is topped with the 2017 White House Christmas ornament. The tree will remain on display at the Clubhouse until early January. For further information about the LOW Veterans Club and its activities, please contact Club President Dan Greene at 540-972-0153 or email him at greene7841@gmail.com. The Veterans Club wishes everybody a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
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Who hasn’t enjoyed a picturesque scene of deer? Having camped extensively in my earlier years in the U.S. and three Canadian provinces, I’ve treasured a generous number of sightings of this beautiful creature. I’ve even sometimes appreciated seeing them in Lake of the Woods. The fact is, though, based on what I have learned about deer from my studies in natural science, and confirmed by my observations, I don’t feed deer, because I want the best for them. I also want the best for my neighbors, as well as for my family and myself. To be realistic, deer in these parts get some of their food at Lake of the Woods. I have no reason to think that will change anytime soon. This said, it makes sense to not feed the deer and not have feeding stations in our yards. Doing so encourages their more frequent presence in some places, at times, which comes with a number of costs to the deer and to us. Feeding deer can increase the frequency of their street crossings while we are driving in Lake of the Woods, as well as increasing the frequency of them eating our ornamental plants that are not protected by a repellent. It also increases the risk of our exposure to deer ticks. Another cost is attracting other creatures to our yards, including, but not limited to, rodents, raccoons and, theoretically, black bears, which have been known to wander through our community. Feeding deer can also lessen their dependence on their natural food and can cause an unhealthy metabolic change in their digestive system. It can also desensitize them to human contact, which does not bode well for them when they wander into nearby areas during hunting season. All of these are for your consideration, as versions of keeping costs down at Lake of the Woods, when it makes sense sen ense en s to do d so. chapter The author is a member of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Fredericksbur Izaak Walton League – an of the Iz organization dedicated to the o cconservation of nature and outdoor recreation. o
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LOW Community
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon, Wed, Fri, at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@agingtogether.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Bible based support group designed to help you through your grief journey after the loss
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Fundraisers Cause 4 Paws. We are in need of volunteer foster homes, monetary donations and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-485-4181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Directory. Cost is $10 at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information:
Human Services
Dave at 540-972-2125, Susan at 540-972-2772 or Mark at 540-4126694. If contacts are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Jan. 28 at the Community Center. You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Christy, 540-412-2470. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 540-9720726, or Ed 724-523-5255. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available MonFri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.
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Classics Book Club: The LOW Classics Book Club is now meeting regularly and open to new members. Members may define Classics differently, but we have all enjoyed discovering books we never got around to-or re-reading an old favorite. We meet the first Tuesday of the month, but currently only quarterly. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. If you would like details, location information or to be placed on the notification list for future meetings, contact Carla Everhart by email at everhartnew@ gmail.com, or call 540-412-0851. Story Time Tuesdays at the Wilderness Library: 10:15 AM, Toddler Time,15-20 minutes of stories, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 3 yrs old with a caregiver. 11 AM, Preschool Storytime, 30-45 minutes of stories, action rhymes, music, and crafts for children 3 to 5 yrs old with a caregiver. Info: 540-854-5310. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at the Ferris Building & Holcomb Building. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Please email Ginny Biggs at: project_excel.ooy@outlook. com or call 571-259-8951 for more details and a volunteer application (a background check is required). New Republican Club Formed at Lake of The Woods. The former Susan Allen Republican Women’s Club (SARWC) was dissolved effective December 31, 2019, and a new organization has been formed by the Republican Orange County Committee (ROCC) for both men and women to take its place. The new Lake of the Woods Republican Club will hold its first meeting in the LLCH on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 1 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce people to the LOW Republican Club and to form an interim Management Team to activate the First Steps.
of a loved one. See www.griefshare. org. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Several leaders, a minister, and a workbook will be available to assist you. Please call for days and for more info, 540-972-9060 or www.lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call: 888508-9274 to confirm schedule and to check for special opening dates and times. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Stan, 540-412-9854. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, please contact
Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@ msn.com; or 540-972-3306. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9 AM to noon, or call Lion Mark at 540-4126694, Lion Susan at 540-972-2772, or Lion Dave at 540-972-2125 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member need a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you! Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. O.C. Humane Society. We are in need of volunteers to help with shelter dog adoptions at Petsmart in Central Park from 10AM-4PM on weekends to find forever homes for these loveable dogs. You need to be familiar with the handling of dogs. For more information please contact 540-972-5556 or orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 61 years. Donations are tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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Sailing Club Honors 2019 Winners by Dan McFarland, Race Committee Chair
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The Lake of the Woods Sailing Club honored its top performers of the year at an awards luncheon Dec 7 at the Clubhouse. Commodore and Master of Ceremonies Gary Close welcomed 34 members and guests to the annual celebration. David Florence provided musical entertainment. The program’s speaker was Past Commodore Jimmy Lee, who discussed the sailing club’s 40-year history. Award winners honored included Most Improved Sailor John Keating, and Scatchard Sportsmanship Award winner Richard Chitty. Dan Kilgore scored his second straight win in the Round Turtle Sailing Club Past Commodore Island Challenge Race. Jean Westholt Jimmy Lee reminds luncheon was honored as Club Champion, and guests of high points in the Lee was awarded the Wilderness Cup. sailing club’s 40-year history. The club’s Spring Racing Series will begin Saturday, April 18 with the first race scheduled to start at 11 AM. The 38th Annual Invitational Regatta will be held the following week, Saturday, April 25. For more information on the club or sailboat racing at Lake of the Woods, contact Gary Close at g57close@aol.com or 540-718-0191.
LOW Garden Club: A Winter Wonderland
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by Karen Kovarik, Publicity Chairman The Garden Club, with assistance from our grounds crew, has transformed the Clubhouse and grounds into a winter wonderland, and we hope you all will visit the Clubhouse to admire the results by New Year’s Day. All hands on deck Thursday, Jan. 2, at 8:30 AM when we must undecorate the Clubhouse. No regular meeting will be held in January, but a field trip is planned for Tuesday, Jan. 14, to tour Color Orchids greenhouses. We will meet at 12:15 PM at the lower level of the parking lot to car pool. This promises to be a real day brightener for a January day. Finally, put Wednesday, Feb.12, on your calendar for our annual Chocolate, Cheese and Wine affair. This will be by ticket only and reservation information will follow.
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Award winners for 2019 include (L-R) Scatchard Sportsmanship Award winner Richard Chitty, Turtle Island Challenge winner Dan Kilgore, Wilderness Cup winner Jimmy Lee, Club Champion Jean Westholt, and Most Improved Sailor for 2019 John Keating.
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LOW Fishing Club Recap
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Congratulations to Richard Stanton and Scott Michanco for winning the 2019 Anglers of the Year Award. Well deserved and hard fought. The Fall Classic tournament winners were Steve Lovelace and James Hostekla. Overall for 2019 the Lake produced some of the largest weigh-ins the club has ever seen. Five-limit bags over 19 pounds were the norm, with multiple weigh-ins over 20 pounds. We had great turn outs averaging 11 or more boats per event. For those interested in joining the club or coming to our next meeting, it is scheduled for Jan. 16, from 7 to 8 PM, in the Community Center. Thanks to all those who fished this year. Any questions can be sent to LOWANGLERS1@GMAIL.COM.
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Fishing Club 2019 Anglers of the Year are Scott Michanco (L) and Richard Stanton.
James Hostekla (L) and Steve Lovelace won the Fall Classic tournament.
5. Members Comments on Business Agenda Five members commented on a variety of issues to consider before adopting a renovation strategy for the front nine fairways at the Golf Course.
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be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. In the interim, the Board and management will work to find ways to encourage more members to vote. 3.2 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. October Financials In October we collected $317,503 in current year lot assessments for a total of $5,834,789, or 83.9% of the FY2019-20 lot assessments billed. As of October 31, the Unaudited Income Statement Budget- to-Actual Comparison Summary showed a favorable variance of $221,080, with overall operations performing well and on track against budget for the year. Delinquency rate on October 31 was 4.2%, slightly higher than last month due to member payment delays. Final notices of delinquency have been sent out, and 65 members have been sent to collections. B. Lakes Management Report On November 19, three construction companies attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting for the Flat Run Forebay Project. Final bids are due December 19, for a contract award on or about January 4, 2020. C. Other Business Holiday events have been very well attended, especially Christkindlmarkt and the Member Holiday Party. The Turkey Trot Golf Event attracted only 13 participants. The Clubhouse served 387 meals on Thanksgiving. 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports A. Lakes Committee/Safety & Security Committee Director H. Brown led a discussion on two proposed amendments to LOWA Regulations as follows: 1) A Resolution from the Lakes Committee recommending a Speed Limit change from 15 mph to 8 mph from Sunset to 7 a.m., with alternative speed recommendations from the Safety and Security Committee; and, 2) Proposed changes to the wording of the Regulations governing Water Sports activities from the Lakes Committee, specifically addressing Ski Flag use. (technical language fixes). President Wilks reported that the Safety & Security Committee met and offered their perspective on the night time speed and recommended that a speed of 10 mph may be used as many watercraft cannot measure speeds below 10 mph. They also offered alternative language on the ski flag proposal. Without objection, President Wilks asked that these requests be put on the agenda for the January 4, 2020 Board meeting for referral to the Rules Committee. 3.4 Committee Reports Legal & Compliance Committee Chair Mike Cianci could not be present, but submitted a written report to the Board. The number of plea categories was reduced from three to two. Statistics on the number of cases heard and outcomes were also provided. 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Report on the Independent Financial Audit for Year-end 2019: Steve Bernhardt, Auditor Senior Manager with Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham. Mr. Bernhardt provided highlights of the audit report covering cash flow, balance sheets, liabilities, member equity and income and expenses and other key areas. Overall the auditors assigned LOWA a rating of “unqualified opinion” to the FY2018-19 audit, the highest rating available. There were no questions from the Board members or members. Without objection, President Wilks took up Item 7.1 on the Agenda at this time for a vote by the Board. 4.2 FY2020-21 Budget Overview The GM provided the Board with an overview of the proposed FY202021 Budget which included a few modifications already made to the initial proposal. He reviewed the major revenue/expense factors and capital projects driving the need for an increase in the assessment, and pointed out areas where costs can be lowered and income increased. Currently, the assessment for FY2020-21 is projected to be $1721, which is a 5.4% increase or $88 higher than the current assessment. Changes to the budget are still possible. The budget is scheduled for final approval by the Board on February 19th.
by Steve Lovelace, President, LOW Fishing Club
7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Accepting the Independent Financial Audit Report for Year-end 30 April 2019. (D-19-136) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the Independent Financial Audit dated December 11, 2019 for the year-ending April 30, 2019, as prepared by Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham, CPAs. 7.2 Consideration of Accepting the Mid-year Capital Plan Report. (D-19-137) Facilities Director Jessica Graves reviewed selected items in the
See December 11 Board Minutes on p. 16
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7.9 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. Motion by Forrest, passed unanimously, to table consideration of Case No 19-1211-1 to the January 4, 2020 Board meeting. 7.10 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Bylaws Article IV.6: Meeting of Members, Regarding Voting by Telephone. (D-19-143) Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney proposed amendments to Bylaws Article IV.6: Meetings of Members, regarding voting by telephone. 7.11 Consideration of Ratifying the General Manager’s Decision for the Emergency Purchase of a Caterpillar 926M Wheel Loader for $175,178.13, with Funds to Come from the Repair & Replacement Reserve Fund Balance. (Resolution 2019-29) (D-19-144) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2019-29, a General Resolution, ratifying the General Manager’s decision for the emergency purchase of a Caterpillar 926M Wheel Loader for $175,178.13, funds to come from the Repair & Replacement Reserve Fund balance, effective immediately.
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December 11 Board Minutes from p. 15 Capital Plan report for the Board. In FY2019-20, LOWA has 92 capital projects in the Capital Spending Plan, including carryovers from previous years. Of those, 39 are complete, 49 are in progress and 4 are on hold. Of the total $1,096,224 spent on completed projects, there was a savings of $60,407 over the total amount budgeted for those projects. Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the Mid-year Capital Report. 7.3 Consideration of Modifying the Golf Course Front Nine Fairways Renovation Implementation Schedule. Motion by H. Brown, that the Board modify the golf course frontnine fairways renovation implementation schedule a follows: 1) Only sprig two holes in May 2020 (numbers 1 and 5) and review growth results before proceeding; and 2) Sprig the remaining six holes in August 2020 or carry over the remaining six holes to May 2021. (There are 12 total acres to be sprigged on the front nine.) Motion by H. Brown to amend the motion that the Board modify the golf course front-nine fairways renovation implementation schedule as follows: Remove all trees that have been previously identified for the project, seed and/ or sod where necessary, and hold sprigging to 2021 for re-evaluation. AGM Chester Guzek responded to questions from the Board during discussion. Motion by Diercks to table the motion and take it up at the January 4, 2020 Board meeting. Vote: Yea: Diercks, P. Brown, Clawson and Wilks. Nay: Forrest, H. Brown and Zukowski. Motion passed 4 to 3.
8. Member General Comments One member commented on the need for “No Trespassing” signs. 9. Director Comments: No comments. 10. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 8:45 a.m. Open Session: 10:00 a.m. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 5:45 p.m. Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
Recess: President Wilks declared the meeting in Recess at 4:40 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 4:50 p.m. 7.4 Consideration of Approving a Stormwater Drainage Study for Lakeview Parkway and Monroe Street Culverts. (D-19-138) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board approve $5000 for a stormwater drainage study for the Lakeview Parkway and Monroe Street culverts, funds to come from the old R#710 Planning & Design Project from FY2017-18. 7.5 Consideration of Approving a Fairway Redesign Study for Stormwater Drainage Improvement for the 10th Fairway. (D-19-139) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve $5000 for a Fairway Redesign Study for stormwater drainage improvement for the 10th Fairway, funds to come from the Administration 101 Budget Engineering Consultation line item. 7.6 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, Regarding Wake-surfing. (D-19-140) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney proposed amendments to Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, regarding wake-surfing. 7.7 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulations VI.I and VI.K: Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots; and IV.G.1: Individual Behavior, Regarding Overnight Parking on LOWA Property. (D-19-141) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney proposed amendments to Regulations VI.I and VI.K: Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots; and Regulation IV.G.1: Individual Behavior, regarding overnight parking on LOWA property. 7.8 Consideration of Suspending Regulation 1.K: Procedure for New Amended Regulations; and Amending Regulation VII: Use of the Campgrounds, Regarding Check-in and Check-out Procedures. (Resolution 2019-28) (D-19-142) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2019-28, a Policy Resolution, to suspend Regulation 1.K: Procedures for New and Amended Regulations; and amend Regulation VII: Use of the Campgrounds, regarding check-in and check-out procedures, effective immediately.
11. Adjournment Motion by Forrest, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Phillip Brown, LOWA Secretary
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I recently attended a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) conference where the primary purpose was to prepare the VACo legislative program for the next session of the Virginia General Assembly. This legislative program is a list of county priorities in areas of economic development, land use, environment, agriculture, finance, transportation, general government, health and human services. These priorities are initiated by seven VACo Steering Committees. I serve on the General Government Steering Committee and am the Vice Chair of the Health and Human Resources Committee. There were over 80 specific recommendations on these areas of government. You can see these recommendations by going to the VACo website. Orange County participation in developing this program is very important since laws and budgets passed by the General Assembly significantly impact county governing in terms of activities that we are required to be or prohibited from doing and costs that impact local taxpayers. A continuing complaint that local governments have is unfunded mandates. Virginia legislators will come up with something that they think is good for the citizens, but don’t want to raise the taxes to implement it, so they will require local governments to implement and pay for it. Another complaint is that county governments are required to provide the same services to their citizens as towns and cities, but do not have the same taxing authority as the towns and cities. VACo staff will lobby for counties during the sessions of the General Assembly and the VACo legislative program provides the basis for the lobbying effort. The VACo conference also offered the opportunity to meet with state legislators and senior members of Virginia’s executive branch. There were a dozen breakout sessions where state legislators and officials made presentations on current issues affecting local government. I moderated a session with State Senator Favola and Carl Ayers, the Virginia Director of Family Services, that addressed new federal laws on foster care. In the past, local social services could not tap into federal funds for foster care until the child had been removed from the home. An interesting aspect of this new federal Families First Prevention Services Act is that Title IV-E federal funds can now be utilized for family support services in advance of child removal, thus avoiding the need for removal. Other breakout sessions covered topics such as broadband, solar projects, workforce development, conflict of interest and the Chesapeake Bay. Videos of some of these sessions are also on the VACo website. In addition to our participation in the VACo effort to affect General Assembly legislation, the Orange County Supervisors prepare a separate list of legislative priorities that we provide to our state senator and delegate. Many of these priorities mirror those proposed by VACo. However, there are additional issues that are specific to our county or other rural counties. For instance, Orange County schools do not receive the same Cost of Competing Adjustments that surrounding counties get for higher cost of living and this affects our teacher recruitment and retention. This list of priorities can be viewed in the Nov. 13 Supervisor agenda on the county website, If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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Services 1 CALL ABOVE All A+ BBB Rated, Ask Luke Zello Takes Care of It All. A Best of the Burg multiple category Top 5, Home Depot Pro Referral, Class A Licensed & Insured family operated company, 20+ year LOWA residents. Our professional tradesmen love to work and we donate heavily to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of human trafficking. Protect yourself. Before you hire, verify licensed contractors at www.dpor. va.gov/LicenseLookup. See All of our classifieds & give us a call. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 1 CALL ABOVE All Johnny B Quick Services. Leaf Removal, Mulching, Tree removal, Painting inside and out, Heating Repair, Junk Removal and more. Call our team at 540-903-5369. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. A&T ENTERPRISES Household repairs and upgrades. Install Toilets, Water Heaters. No job too small. LOW resident 6 years. References available. Terry 412760-4593. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-222-6649. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ARE YOU Just thinking about selling in 2019-2020. Market is strong, inventory is low. For no obligation consultation call or email Vassa Olson w/United Real Estate Premier. Serving LOW homeowners since 1991. Vassaatthelake@gmail. com or 540-840-9444. ARE YOU looking to get your house cleaned? Need someone who is affordable? I offer the best service at a reasonable price! I’m living in the lake and I have special treatment for my neighbors retired people! Give me a call and we’ll get a great deal! Wanda 434-825-3774. ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Leaf Removal, Mulching, Junk Removal, and Moving. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473.
ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3588. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BARBARA’S CLEANING. Regular, Move-in or out, or One-time Cleanings are welcome. Baths & Kitchens a specialty. 540-672-8069. BEST SNOW Removal - 540840-2248. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER - RESPITE Relief. State Certified Nurses Aid. Your CNA on the go, when you need short term care. Need a sitter for a few hours? LOW resident. Insured. Diane, 540-388-2930. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 540-898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com. COMPLETE LEAF Removal/ Services. Stanley Lawn Care, 540308-8072. COMPUTER REPAIR - Inclusive IT support: virus removal, data recovery, startup and internet issues, cracked screens, backups and more. 8 years supporting LOW 540-656-7571 Support@ TechSense.tk. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates.
DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540-207-0979. DOG WALKING, Pet Care, Plant Care & House Sitting Services by Chelsea. LOW resident since 1982 with references! Call or text today 804-467-4770. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY REPAIR - Premier Arbor Services LLC 540-718-3794. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FALL SERVICES: Seasoned Firewood, Leaf Removal, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Bobcat Services, Snow Removal, Driveway Restoration, & Miscellaneous Cleanup. Free estimates, Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FIREWOOD. ALL seasoned hardwoods; split and ready to burn. Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072. FLEA & TICK yard treatments. 1st Class Exterminating 540-8546759. Rodent control. Free Pest Inspection. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE ROOF Inspections, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GARY’S OUTDOOR SERVICE. Leaves and gutter cleaning. Call 540-229-5959. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Home Owner. Kenny Skeen, 540972-4326. HANDYMAN PLUS - 33 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. Serving LOW over 20 years. I don’t claim to know it all,
and I can’t do it all, but what I can do, I do well. To inquire and for a free estimate, call Erich 972-2664. HANDYMAN SERVICES and Remodeling. Local and Reasonable Prices! 35+ years. Skilled and Experienced. Everything on your “To-Do-List.” Call Raymond at 540604-1343. HOME HEALTH CARE Aide - CNA with 20 years experience caring for the elderly in LOW is currently available to take care of your loved one in your home. References are available upon request. Please call Mary Green at 540-854-7858. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, installation, maintenance. Residential, commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. LAMPLIGHTS LLC - Clean and Service Gas Fireplaces and Front Yard Lights Refurbish or Replace. Free estimates. Call Joel 540-8405343, joel@gaslamplights.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING - PREMIER Arbor Services LLC. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming, mulching, stone work. 540-718-3794. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL 20 year LOW Resident. Curbside Vacuum Service, Full Leaf Removal Service Call for estimate- Ed 540-661-7722, Bruce 540-406-0595. LEAF REMOVAL and Gutter Cleaning, Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. MULCHING 4 The BEST Price, Ask Logan at Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5473. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. P&D HANDYMAN Services 804-200-3556 Serving LOW SINCE 2018 Power washing, Painting, Gutter cleaning, Carpentry, Window cleaning. 30 yrs experience. PAINTING & DECORATING - Interior/Exterior, Residential/ Commercial, Dry Wall Repairs, Power Washing, Free Estimates. Albert L. White, 540-399-1777.
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RED 2004 CHEVY SSR- 61,858 mi, no accidents, almost new tires, new VA inspection clear title, great condition, service warranty, garage kept! $18,500 OBO. Call 540-8427198, leave message or text
BOAT DOCK Wanted: Experienced boater would like to rent a dock on the big lake for the 2020 season. Please call Frank 216-509-8924.
All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@ LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid VA driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
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Maintenance – Full-Time Groundskeeper needed to perform general landscaping maintenance tasks for routine and special events. Must have experience in operation of grounds care equipment. Position requires heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions. Buildings Maintenance – Full-Time Technician. Seeking applicants to perform general maintenance and repair of LOW building systems to include water, sewer, electrical, carpentry, heating, cooling and ventilation. Must be able to work in all weather, move/lift up to 80 lbs. At least 2 years facilities maintenance trade preferred or trade or technical school diploma or certification.
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FRIDAY, July 3, 2020 The LOWA Independence Day Parade is back! Start planning your floats and getting ready to celebrate the Fourth in style! No group is too small. Use your pick-up, car, bike or walk with your organization. Whether you have been in the parade before or are new, we welcome you to join in!
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PAINTING and DRYWALL Repair. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REPAIRS & ROOFING. Install new and repair any small roof issues-don’t wait until they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. Best warranty. 540-972-9444 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. ROOFING and REPAIRS - We guarantee to save you $500 or more verses competitors on roof replacements. Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. SELLING? DON’T want the stress/expense of fixing & waiting for your house to sell when you could close in two weeks? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. SNOW REMOVAL - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. TREE CARE/REMOVAL Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540-718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. TYLER’S HARDCORE Tree Service - “We Get the Job Done.” Tree and stump removal from storm damage, mulching, lot clearing, backyard clearing, hauling, and tree trimming. Dead wood limbs removed out of trees. You will be pleased with my work when we are finished. Payment due when work is completed. References upon request. Call us 24/7 at 540-860-6550. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WE BUY Houses & Fix yours! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WHAT’S UNDER Your House? We fix wet crawlspaces with transferable warranties. Sump pumps installed/ replaced. Free inspections, second opinions. Licensed and Insured. Since 1993. Call D&B Services, Inc. 540972-7361. LOW Resident. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773.
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