The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 18, No. 16
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LOW Garden Club: Winter Wonderland
by Karen Kovarik, Publicity Chairman and Rose Javier, Member The Garden Club transformed the Clubhouse and grounds to a Winter Wonderland well before the arrival of winter. The Clubhouse Decorating Committee, chaired by Jan Davis, Mary Sims and Shellee Williams, worked in shifts so that we could have social distancing for our members. With an abundance of imagination, silver spray paint, flocking and dedication, our members created a Winter Wonderland for your enjoyment. We want to offer a special thanks to LOW Facilities for their assistance over the past months. By Saturday, Dec. 5, the generosity of Lake of the Woods residents had added a touch of Santa’s Workshop to the décor. The Photo Provided lobby overflowed with gifts for the Christmas Toy Drive. Helping to spread the festive look around the community, members of the Garden Club will judge the Home Holiday Decorating Contest, with the results published in Lake Currents. While COVID has forced the Garden Club to cancel its traditional Winter Tea, it should not stop us from celebrating the arrival of winter. When we welcome the winter solstice on Dec. 21, the days will start getting longer! By February, when we hope – with the help of a vaccine – to resume regular meetings, our days should be at least 90 minutes longer. A closing note about our friends the trees: Trees provide value. Life could not exist on Earth without trees. Trees produce most of the oxygen that we breathe, absorb carbon dioxide, reduce the amount of storm water runoff, reduce erosion and pollution in our waterways, reduce the effects of flooding, and provide food and shelter to wildlife. In addition, mature trees increase property values by 1020%. When assessing the health or safety of a tree, hire a certified arborist who is knowledgeable in the science of tree care. Stay away from tree service companies recommending topping, limbing up a tree, or climbing a tree with spikes, practices compromising the health of a tree. Learn more on proper tree care at: https://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner.
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2 Association News 2-7 General Manager's Column 3 Special Meeting Notice 4 Calendar 5, 6 Decorating Contest Winners 8, 9 Orange County 13 Classifieds 14-15
LOWA Holiday Closures See Calendar page 6 December 18, 19, 20 Santa Visit on Fire Truck www.LOWFR29.com See page 3 Wednesday, January 6 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Zoom
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Wrapping Up the 2020 Toy Drive
by Claudia Low, LOW Lioness Lions Orange County Children’s Toy Box Chair, and Ryan Richardson, LOWA Clubhouse Manager The Lake of the Woods Lioness Lions and Lake of the Woods Clubhouse Manager Ryan Richardson would like to thank our community members and those outside the lake for their generous donations to the Orange County Children’s Toy Box. The donations, toys, and cash have been overwhelming and generous. We would also like to thank the following locations, their volunteers, and staff for allowing us to place a decorated collection box at each setting: Photo by Ryan Richardson • LOW Clubhouse Toys donated to the Lions Toy Drive • LOW Fareways Café for the Orange County Children’s Toy • LOW Lioness Lions Dinner Box overflow the donation box. Meeting at Sweetbriar Pavilion, November • LOW Lioness Lions Book Sales, October and November • LOW Lions Saturday Flea Markets, two weeks • The Licata Group, Pat Licata and staff • Coldwell Banker Elite, Kathy Merritt and staff We hope you have had an opportunity to go to the Clubhouse to look at the donations. Once you enter the front doors of the Clubhouse you will be walking into a magical wonderland of toys. Ryan and staff have done an amazing job of placing all the toys in the decorated boxes, under the holiday trees, on the tables, and up and down the hallways. Great job, Ryan and staff; looks great! All toys were picked up by the Orange County Children’s Toy Box committee on Tuesday, Dec. 8. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, please remember that your generosity has enabled so many children in Orange County to have a wonderful day. We should all be very proud of how we have helped with the toy drive. May your holidays be safe, and remember those that have helped us through these trying times. Thank you all. We live in a very caring, generous community.
Wednesday, January 20 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Zoom Monday, January 25 LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership on ECC Referendum 5 PM, Zoom
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President’s Letter
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Tentative) January 6, 2021 2 PM, Community Center, Zoom
by Jennifer Zukowski
Greetings Members. On behalf of the Board, I hope everyone is in the holiday spirit and enjoying the season. I can imagine you are tired of hearing about the referendum. Surprise, Board members are too! That being said, we wouldn’t be doing our fiduciary duty if we did not continue reaching out to members who have not voted. It’s your Association, you have the right to vote. The Board is hosting three virtual Let’s Talk Referendum zoom sessions in the New Year to answer any questions you have about the referendum. Let’s begin by asking you to send comments or questions to Board@lowa.org. We welcome any questions or feedback you can give us. Happy Holidays Everyone!
1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:00 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: December 16, 2020 3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Wake Boat Working Group – Phil Rodenberg, General Manager 4.2 Woods Center Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Project – Tom Sheridan, Ad Hoc Woods Center Chair 5. REPORTS 5.1 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes D. Referendum Update 5.2 Report of General Manager A. LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status B. Lakes Management Report C. Budget Update 5.3 Committee Reports A. Safety and Security – Lauren Cotton, Chair B. Finance Input on Budget – Jane Haltmaier, Chair 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status 7.2 Consideration of Approving a Residential and Commercial Trash and Recycling Removal Services Contract. 7.3 Consideration of Ranking FY 2020-2021and FY 2021-2022 New Asset and Improvement Reserve Projects 7.4 Discussion of Woods Center Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Project 7.5 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Community Center, 1:00 pm Executive Session, 2:00 pm Open Session • Special Meeting of the Membership, Monday, January 25, 2021, Community Center, 5:00 pm 10. ADJOURNMENT
Let’s Talk Referendum Series Join select board members on the following dates for Zoom chat sessions. Board members will answer any questions that you might have about the referendum ballot questions. Zoom information will be posted on www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum. • Jan. 7 at 10 AM • Jan. 14 at 4 PM • Jan. 21 at 10 AM
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Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Jennifer Zukowski Vice Pres.: Pete Brown Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Teri Vickery Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks
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Director of Facilities (Interim): James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)
Director of Finance:
Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. The Governor’s Stay At Home Order precludes Members from physically attending BOD Meetings. Instead, Members may either send comments ahead of time to Board@LOWA.Org, or attend the virtual meeting via Zoom. 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.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.
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 540-9722278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Replacing our Amphibious Excavator With a Land-Based Excavator is a Win-Win
by Pete Brown, Vice President, LOWA
Santa Visits on LOWVFD Fire Engine December 18, 19 & 20
This schedule is tentative and may change, based on weather or calls for service. Please visit www. LOWFR29.com to view the Santa Tracker Friday, Dec. 18, starting about 5 PM, the procession will be from the Front Gate to Confederate Circle on the marina side of the Lake, then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. Saturday, Dec. 19, starting about 5 PM, from Confederate Drive to the Front Gate on the golf course side; then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. Sunday, Dec. 20, starting about 5 PM, one trip around Lakeview Pkwy, then to Rapidan Drive, Wilderness Shores and Somerset subdivisions, then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-9722237. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Limited Walk-in service Closed from Jan. 1-19 Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dining Open w/Restrictions Wed-Sun 5-9 PM (last order by 8:30 PM) Sat Lunch, 11 AM-4 PM Sun Lunch, 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Takeout Available Menus: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM LOWA’s Amphibious Excavator – made for dredging silty clay from shallow waters - is up for replacement next year. You may have seen our operator dredging in Keaton’s Lake or the Main Lake. The Maintenance Department has researched alternatives and determined a land-based excavator set on a custom-built barge can provide a less expensive and more effective alternative. The all-in price for the landbased excavator, barge, and related items is $235,000, compared to the $306,000 for a new amphibious excavator. The source of the funds is the Repair & Replacement Reserve. We collect funds for the reserve each year and fund the current capital replacement projects. Our Consulting Engineer, Don Rissmeyer, P.E., of A. Morton Thomas, concurs with this decision. We talked to industry experts in the dredging and heavy equipment industries, and got advice from a Maritime Consulting Manager. For our lakes, all advised moving away from an amphibious excavator to a standard land-based excavator on its own floating custom barge. All advised this setup is more cost effective, faster, gives greater productivity, is more reliable (less down time), and offers faster repair when down, due to easy access of local parts. This is good news for our finances and for improving the health of the Lakes. “Mud cat” hydraulic dredging was not advised for LOWA. This type of dredging here would require running very long vacuum lines across the lake during all operations from each dredging point to a LOWA owned lot on land where the sediment could be pumped into massive piles or sediment bags/ containers. You may ask how does this all work? Just as with our current amphibious excavator, the operator positions the excavator and uses its arm and bucket to lift sediment out of the coves into a barge. When full, the barge is moved to a location along the shore where the operator uses a land-based clamshell scoop to load a dump truck. When full, the dump truck is driven to the 9.9 Maintenance Areas where it is dumped in a Corps of Engineers-approved pit. Later, the Maintenance Department will screen and mix the sediment with other materials and use it for supplemental soil. Virtual Town Hall. On Dec. 10, LOWA conducted its first-ever entirely virtual Town Hall on the topic of Wake Boating and Wake Surfing. We received some excellent feedback from our members. There were 48 connections for the Zoom call and 16 individuals spoke. Management and key committees are working on recommendations to deliver to the Board of Directors in early January. To see the PowerPoint, go to the Lakes and Marinas page on www.LOWA.Org. On behalf of the women and men who work at LOWA, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2021! We hope and pray COVID-19 will soon be a thing of the past, and we all can fully enjoy our one-of-a-kind community!
Amenities Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center):
ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt. Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Inside dining open w/restrictions. Takeout Available Mon-Sat: 8 AM-8 PM Sun: 8 AM-5 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 8 AM-8 PM, Closed Sundays Annual Members only. Sign-up required: LOWA.org/ FitnessCenter
Lake Currents December 18, 2020
We each have an important question to ask ourselves, and we are at a crossroads. What kind of community do we want to live in? The referendum will determine one of these two options. 1. A well-kept neighborhood where people maintain their homes and keep their yards tidy. 2. A neighborhood of lingering violations of our rules resulting in unsightly homes and lowered property values. We average about 90 violations per month. Most good neighbors respond to the ECC letters and correct the violations. Many, however, ignore the letters and delay or neglect to correct the violations. This results in long sequences of staff time, letters to the owners, and now, finally, to the court system to get the corrections made. The cost is shared by all 4,259 lot owners. Everyone who bought property in LOWA agreed to abide by our covenants, bylaws, and rules when they purchased. Therefore, all lot violations must and will be corrected. The question is who pays for nudging the owner to comply, the owner, or all of us? Part two of the referendum is to aid our ability to enforce our covenants by once again issuing fines for non-compliance. This worked well for almost 50 years, until the courts ruled that the right to issue charges needed to be in our covenants. The purpose of the referendum is to put “teeth” back into the covenants and shift the cost of bringing lots into compliance back to the lot owner and not all 4,259 lots. The truth is hardly anyone ever paid the $10 per day charges. (These were for up to 90 days). This was a great incentive for the lot owner to simply correct the violations in a timely fashion. There are a lot of negative things being said against the referendum by a handful of people on social media. I hope they are lucky enough not to live next to one of the continuous violators that let their houses and lots fall into disarray. This is indeed a Board initiative, but it is to benefit your property values, not to give the Board power. I am happy to discuss the referendum with anyone. Give me a call. By the way, part one gives you the right to appeal certain ECC decisions. Again, your benefit, not to give the Board power. I hope you will vote in favor of both questions on the referendum.
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Daily 9 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM-5 PM daily
Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 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 Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
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Misuse of Tennis /Pickleball Courts by Alice Mote, Member, Pickleball/Tennis Committee
NOTICE Special Meeting of the Membership January 25, 2021at 5:00 PM, Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road
I recently played tennis at the Lake of the Woods Tennis Courts and was saddened to find that someone had dragged and left two heavy aluminum benches onto one of the courts near the center net. This unauthorized court activity left gravel, court surface scratches and probable net damage. People were also playing something new called “tennissoccer” on the courts, kicking the soccer ball into the nets as hard as they could. That has also been seen by a Pickleball player who called Security to stop that activity. Lake of the Woods spends a significant amount of money maintaining our lovely courts, Photo provided which are to be used only for tennis and Pickleball play. There are no strollers, roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, or anything else allowed on the courts. The ONLY things allowed are the games that are designated for play within the courts. If you see court abuse, please immediately call Security before the courts are damaged and you, the residents, must pay for the repairs! Thank you for your concern and following the rules!
Members May Also Observe the Meeting on the Zoom Conferencing Platform The purpose of this meeting is to vote on each of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declarations of Restrictions which would (1) amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E and Section 6, subsection C of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (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. By vote at the Special Meeting of the Membership of October 27, 2020, the meeting was recessed and continued to January 25, 2021.
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE …. B. The Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) members, nor less than three (3) members, with staggered terms, and shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Committee members shall be subject to removal by the Board of Directors and any vacancies existing from time to time shall be filled by appointment. A quorum for this Committee shall be three (3) members. (Ref. Mar 1990) A quorum for this Committee shall be a majority of Committee members. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE …. D. The Committee shall approve or disapprove plans, specifications and details within thirty (30) days from the receipt thereof. One (1) set of said plans and specifications and details with the approval or disapproval endorsed thereon, shall be returned to the person submitting them and the other copy thereof shall be retained by the Committee for its permanent files. of completed plans, specifications, and/or details in accordance with this Section 5 and Section XVI of the Rules and Regulations, as determined by the Committee.
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Back Gate Navigation App
by Alan Boyd, Virginia State Manager, VDOT-Louisa Residency The Waze navigation app has changed routing for all Lake of the Woods destinations to require entrance through the main visitor gate. This was done at the request of the LOWA General Manager in coordination with VDOT and the Waze Editing Community. This will cause residents who live by the Flat Run Road gate to see a longer route displayed to get to their house; up to an additional 8 miles distance (15 min travel time). This was done to prevent visitors and delivery drivers from trying to enter via the residents-only gate and prevent backups on Flat Run Road. If you have the barcode to get through the back gate, you can still get Waze to route to that gate. Enter your destination, most likely selecting “Home,” but it can be the address, then select Go to get routed to the destination (via the Visitors Gate). Then, select search again and search for Lake of the Woods Residents Gate. Select Go and then you get a popup for “New route” or “Add a stop.” Select “Add a stop.” The route recalculates to use the back gate. The Lake of the Woods Residents Gate can be saved as a Favorite, so you don’t have to type it each time, but just select it from the favorites list. 4
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Let’s Talk Referendum Zoom Meetings 10 AM, January 7 & January 21 4 PM, January 4 Info: LOWA.org/ECCReferendum Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. For schedule updates, check here and online at www. LOWA.org/Calendar. Investment/Treasurer: 12/21, 1 PM, Zoom Lakes: 12/21, 2:30 PM, CC, Zoom ECC: 12/22, 9 AM, CC, Zoom Finance: 1/4, 2 PM, CC, Zoom Fitness: 1/5, 3 PM, CC, Zoom ECC: 1/7, 9 AM, Zoom Ad Hoc Woods Center: 1/7, 3 PM, CC, Zoom Pools: 1/12, 10 AM, CC, Zoom Equestrian: 1/12, 1:30 PM, CC, Zoom Safety/Security: 1/13, 1 PM, CC, Zoom M&E: 1/13, 3 PM, CC, Zoom Viewing and Accessing Zoom Meetings: Go to LOWA.org. Member Login Required. • Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www.LOWA.org/ BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. • Committee Meetings: To access the Zoom meeting and agendas, visit www.LOWA.org/ CommitteeAgendas, for Zoom link. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540-972-9680 or email ZoomHelp@LOWA.org.
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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 LGES Locust Grove Elementary 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
Deadline for submissions to the Jan. 15 issue of Lake Currents is Jan. 4. Deadline for submissions to the Jan. 29 issue of Lake Currents is Jan. 15.
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C a l en d a r of Events
Friday, December 18 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck, Marina side of the Lake. Schedule may change. Info: www.LOWFR29.com.
Friday, January 1 Happy New Year! LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed
Saturday, December 19 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck, Golf Course side of the Lake. Schedule may change. Info: www.LOWFR29.com.
January 1-19 Clubhouse closed
Sunday, December 20 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck, one trip around Lakeview Pkwy. Schedule may change. Info: www. LOWFR29.com. Thursday, December 24 LOW Trash Compactor closed at 12 PM LOWA Offices closed at 12:30 PM Maintenance closed at 11 AM Golf and Pro Shop closed at 2 PM Clubhouse & Fareways closed at 5:30 PM Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas! Closures: LOWA Offices, Clubhouse, Fareways, Golf & Pro Shop, LOW Trash Compactor Saturday, December 26 LOWA Member Services closed Thursday, December 31 LOWA Offices closed at 12:30 PM Maintenance closed at 11 AM
Wednesday, January 6 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. Thursday, January 7 10 AM Let’s Talk Referendum with LOWA Board Members, Zoom. Info: LOWA.org/ECCReferendum. Wednesday, January 13 7 PM LOW Democratic Club, Zoom. Info: www.lowdemocrats.org. Thursday, January 14 4 PM Let’s Talk Referendum with LOWA Board Members, Zoom. Info: LOWA.org/ECCReferendum. Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day LOWA Offices closed LOW Trash Compactor closed Deadline for submissions to the Jan. 15 issue of Lake Currents is Jan. 4. Deadline for submissions to the Jan. 29 issue of Lake Currents is Jan. 15.
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Special Membership Meeting Notice from p. 4 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE …. E. The Committee shall have the right to disapprove any plans, specifications or details submitted to it in the event the same are not in accordance with all of the provisions of these Restrictions; if the design or color scheme of the proposed building or other structure is not in harmony with the general surroundings of such lot or with the adjacent buildings or structures; if the plans and specifications are incomplete; or in the event the Committee deems the plans, specifications or details, or any part thereof to be contrary to the interests, welfare or rights of all or any part of the real property subject hereto, or the owners thereof. The decisions of the Committee with respect to plans, specifications, or details thereof shall be final. (Referendum Aug 1996) In the event that the Committee disapproves or denies the plans, specifications and/or details submitted, the Committee shall do so in writing to the submitting Owner, providing the date of the disapproval or denial and the Committee’s basis for the disapproval or denial, which shall include any provisions of the Declaration (i.e., recorded covenants), Bylaws, Rules and Regulations (hereafter “Governing Documents”) which the Committee deems applicable and/or supportive of its disapproval or denial. Any disapproval or denial of plans, specifications and/or details by the Committee pursuant to this Section may be appealed by the submitting Owner to the Board of Directors (“Board”). The grounds for appeal are limited to (1) the Committee’s denial violates one or more provisions of the Governing Documents or applicable law or statute and/or (2) the plans, specifications and/or details submitted to and denied by the Committee are not regulated by the Governing Documents or law or statute.
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The appeal must be in writing, with the following information: (1) a copy of the submitted plans, specifications and/or details, (2) a detailed statement of the reasons for the appeal, specifically addressing the grounds for the appeal as limited herein, and (3) the remedy sought. Any written appeal must be received by the Board within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the decision of the Committee. If the tenth (10th) day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Holiday, such receipt of the written appeal shall be due no later than the next business day.
The Board shall have full authority and discretion to affirm, reverse or revise, in whole or in part, the decision of the Committee. The Board shall have no time deadline during which to decide an appeal, but the Board shall make reasonable efforts to make such determination at a Board meeting within thirty (30) days after an appeal has been submitted to the Board. The Owner will be invited to speak at the meeting during the Board’s consideration of the Owner’s appeal, unless the Board determines, in its own discretion, that the circumstances of the appeal warrant immediate consideration by the Board, irrespective of the Owner’s attendance at the meeting. Any decision or determination by the Board of an appeal shall be provided in writing to the submitting Owner and shall be final. The Board shall have authority to adopt and publish reasonable rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to appeals of disapprovals or denials of the Committee to the Board. 6. SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF RESIDENCES AND STRUCTURES …. C. The Committee shall have the authority to set up propose regulations to the Board of Directors pertaining to the height and size requirements for all other types of buildings and structures, including fences, walls, copings, etc. Any such proposed regulations shall require the approval of the Board of Directors. AMENDMENT #2. 12. LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION …. H. In addition to all the remedies and authorities provided to it by this Declaration, the Bylaws, the Articles, the Rules and Regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Board of Directors has the authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations as may be permitted by, and so as to comply with, applicable statute, including a rule permitting the Association to levy and assess any violation charges established by the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (“Act”) or any other applicable statute. Any such violation charges assessed against an Owner shall be collectible as an assessment, including but not limited to constituting a lien against such Owner’s Lot and being the personal obligation of such Owner. Vote.Now.Com, LOWA’s trusted agent, mailed on July 12, 2019 and emailed on July 15, 2019 proxy ballots, according to preference, to the Membership and emailed reminders with a link to the voting site. Vote.Now.Com sent email reminders on several occasions since then to the Members who have not yet returned proxy ballots. The proxy ballots include an “Approve” or “Disapprove” vote on EACH of the proposed amendments, above. Members are asked to vote “Approve” or “Disapprove” on EACH of the above proposed amendments. For those submitting proxy ballots electronically through LOWA’s trusted agent, Vote-Now.com, they must do so on or before 11:59 PM on January 24, 2021. Also, all paper proxy ballots mailed to VoteNow.com must be received by Vote-Now.com on or before January 24, 2021, or paper proxy ballots may be provided to LOWA prior to the announcement of the closure of the voting at the Special Meeting by the presiding officer. Any person designated by a Member as a proxy holder on the proxy ballot must attend the meeting in person for that proxy ballot to be valid. If you should have any questions, please contact the General Manager’s Office at 540-972-2214. Members may observe the meeting by dialing in to the Zoom Conference Platform using the following information: Need Zoom Info Visit: www.LOWA.org/Agendas
By Matilde Barone, Inspector Environmental Control Violation Statistics Year to Date Violations New November Violations Resolved Violations Open/Unresolved Violations Cost of November Violations Cost First Class Letters $ 40.00 x Second Letters /Certified Mail $ 60.00 x Demand letter from LOWA Attorney $ 600.00 x
156 94 31 125
The most common violations were political Signs, Number post, unsightly, and leaves disposed of in a ditch.
Qty. 94 $ 12 $ 2 $
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Lake of the Woods Association, in partnership with the LOW Garden Club, was pleased to host our first Holiday Home Decorating contest. The contest was held in lieu of our many holiday events that were cancelled. LOWA partnered with the LOW Garden Club, which provided four separate teams of judges who went around the community over the weekend of Dec. 11-13. Below is the winner and runner up from each category.
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Griswold Glory: Runner Up, Jamie Kunsman, 108 Monticello Circle.
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by Barbara Robinson, Member, LOW Childhelp Auxiliary
After taking the week off for Thanksgiving, 30 golfers worked off their turkey consumption in the Best Two Balls of Three game on Dec. 2. Only four strokes separated the first and fourth place teams. The team of Matt Mckenna, Earl Porter and Garth Lamb won the top spot. Second place consisted of the team of Dave Lloyd, Bernie Hamilton, and Tom Wertz. Following in third place were Alan Lofdahl, Gene Mulholland, and Dana Compton. Two teams tied for the fourth and final spot. On Dec. 9, 27 men braved the cold and participated in the penultimate match of the 2020 season. Like the previous match, this match was also Two Best Balls of Three. Two teams tied for first place with a score of 137. The two teams were (1) Lem Forrest, Gene Mulholland and Skeeter Marcum and (2) Mark Strickler, Deo Hardman, and Rick McInnis. In third place at 141 was the team of Jim Corsones, Charles Mincey and Tom Wertz. Fourth place went to Steve Cain, Keith Himmelberger and Dave Witmer with a score of 143. If you haven’t paid your 2020-2021 MGA dues, please do. The dues are $20 and may be paid by either cash or check. Place the dues in a marked envelope and deposit it in the MGA box located in the Pro Shop. Checks are to be made payable to LOW MGA. Respect the course by obeying the cart restrictions, putting sand in divots, fixing ball marks on the greens (yours and others), and raking bunkers (leave rakes outside of the bunkers). Looking for a Christmas gift? Check out the new inventory in the Pro Shop. Special discounts on FootJoy Weatherwear; Taylormade, ProV1 and Prov1X golf balls, plus more. Gift certificates are available for either merchandise and/or rounds of golf. Here’s wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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As of Dec. 1, our generous LGA members have donated over $1,300 for the Christmas Families Fund. Thanks to Nicki Buell, LGA member and Food Bank volunteer, for identifying four local families in need to receive this year’s gift. No doubt the total donation will increase as we collected until Dec. 15. Thanks to all who contributed. Our annual Christmas party has been cancelled due to the COVID situation and the restrictions on groups meeting at the Community Center. LGA dues for the 2020/2021 season are $25 for golfers and $5 for Golden Girls. Please make your checks out to LOW LGA with “Dues” on the memo line, and note if you are a 9 or 18 holer. Place your check in the box in the Woods Center ladies’ lounge. The deadline for paying dues, if you want to be listed in the LGA booklet, is Jan. 15. If you are a new member, or need to update your email address or phone number, fill out one of the forms available next to the lock box and attach it to your check. If you have any questions, contact one of the following Membership Chairs: 18-Holers, Deb Newton; 9-Holers, Mary Ann Rogers; Farm Team, Sue Collie; Golden Girls, Lisa Halpin. Handicap fees are due by Dec. 31. The fee for the 2021 season is $38. Check with Kim or pro Mike Harvey in the pro shop about payment. Your check should be made out to LOWA. If you are a Golf Annual Member, the handicap fee is included in your amenity payment. The deadline to use your Sweeps in the pro shop is April 30, 2021. The LGA will continue to hold four Tuesday tee times through Visit LOW residents, December. The signup sheet is posted in the ladies’ lounge. Sabrina Morgan (General Sales Manager), Dottie Lohr will continue to deliver and Singleton Taylor (Salesperson), LGA donations to the Wilderness Food Bank. Leave your donations at Volvo Cars Fredericksburg for a of non-perishable food items in the new vehicle for the Holidays! LGA closet at the Woods Center. Your generosity is appreciated, and You can shop our selection of the need is greater than ever.
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As we (finally!) say farewell to 2020 and look ahead to next year, we of the LOW Childhelp Auxiliary are also sad to say farewell to one of our dearest and oldest auxiliary members—Jill Humphries. Jill and her husband Jack moved to North Carolina shortly after Thanksgiving to be just a bit closer to children, but not so close, as Jill puts it, to annoy each other. Jill kept track of all the auxiliary members; our comings and goings, addresses and emails, and when we all became members. Hopefully one of us can pick up where Jill has so ably left off! Normally, during the Christmas season, we would be traipsing out to the village quite often. We would have our traditional gift-wrapping fun day, hanging out in a room in the barn that’s absolutely full of gifts that need wrapping for dozens of kids. Around lunchtime, the staff shows up with a nice lunch to refuel us and keep the energy level up until all the gifts are wrapped. Then there’s the holiday buddy gift giving. Members can volunteer to buddy up with a child and buy a gift that is on that child’s Christmas list. At the holiday party, the member meets the child, gives him or her the gift, and gets to spend some time with the child. There’s an entire morning of fun involved — Santa comes, and the kids get to have their pictures taken with Santa, snacks are provided, the kids even get in on the fun with their own little show. But this year, as with so many other events, we’ll have to pivot to something a little more virtual, with notes and photos, instead of in person. Whatever it takes, for the love of a child.
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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. For a free COVID-19 regional resource list, go to www. agingtogether.org. 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 540-547-4824 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 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg.
Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Rick, 540-316-1398. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please contact Lion Deb at 919-412-0351 or Lion Ed at 540-412-1507. 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, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Jan. 19 in 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 1-800-7332767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-8485829 or Carol, 540-972-0664. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-A-Van 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 Mon-Fri. 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, 540-9721629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com.
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Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org. Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) 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. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions
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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 9 AM to noon. 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. Volunteers needed to assist with our Trap/Neuter/Return program, our Voicemail team, updating our Facebook page, writing articles for our Newsletter, etc., or serving on our Board of Directors. For more information, please contact 540-972-5556 or OrangeCountyHumaneSocieyVa. org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 60+ years. Donations may be tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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Join LOW Arts in the New Year If you’re an artist or an art lover, if you’d like to learn some new art techniques, or if you want to meet some new friends who enjoy sharing their creative ideas, then LOW Arts is for you. 2020 required a lot of “out of the box” thinking to keep our efforts going after in-person meetings were cancelled in the spring. But we adapted! We still meet monthly (currently on Zoom) and feature a different artist “in the spotlight” at each meeting, sharing their artwork or teaching us a new technique When we had to cancel our annual art show, we pivoted and decided to create a “virtual studio tour.” You can view those videos on our website at www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com. Another new addition is our online art gallery featuring the painting, jewelry, pottery, glass, and photography created by our artists – all available for sale. While these adaptations have worked out well for us in 2020, we certainly expect to get back to in-person meetings and to hold our annual art show in 2021. Many thanks to LOWA for acknowledging LOW Arts and our collaboration with the Woodworkers Club to create the Holiday Photo Op setups that you can find by the Fitness Center. We’d like to give a special shout-out to Glynn Smith of the Woodworkers, who ably project managed this effort from start to finish. If you haven’t yet taken your photo up there, grab your Santa cap and go! Our next LOW Arts meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 2 PM on Zoom. Our artist “in the spotlight” will be Nan Lamb, sharing her 3D decoupage technique. New members are welcome at any time – just send an email to low.arts.va@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list for meeting information. Happy New Year to all!
Democratic Club Welcomes Board Member Teri Vickery by Jennifer Heinz, Programs Chair
Teri Ryan Vickery, a member of the Lake of the Woods Association Board of Directors, will speak to members of the Democratic Club at a special evening session at the club’s first meeting of 2021. The meeting will begin at 7 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 13, via the Zoom online meeting app. Vickery was elected to the LOWA board earlier this year and serves as the board secretary. In addition to answering member questions, she will provide an update on recent board actions of note, the budget planning process, and the impact of the Teri Vickery coronavirus on LOWA operations. Club members will discuss the new legislative session and plans to celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on Jan. 20, and the re-election victories of Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Abigail Spanberger. The new year means it’s time again to pay club dues. Please visit our website at https://www.lowdemocrats.org to download the membership form and return it with your annual dues of $30. New members are welcome now and throughout the year. Our officers and committee chairs welcome your comments, suggestions, and volunteer help. They are: Valerie Smallwood, chair; Paul Conrad, vice chair; Howard Newman, treasurer, Bill Wemmerus, secretary; Kerry Sipe, communications chair; Ann Boyd, outreach chair; Ellen Wilson, special events chair; Gerri Colucci, membership chair; and Jen Heinz, programs chair. The club routinely meets at 1 PM, on the second Wednesday of each month.
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One letter was submitted, but did not comply with our guidelines, and was not printed. Lake Currents prints all Viewpoints submitted that meet Viewpoints Guidelines. The comments and opinions offered by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association. Letters for publication should be limited to 175 words or less, be submitted by a member in good standing with the association, and emailed to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org. Letters are published as submitted and not subject to editing, except where required to conform to Board approved guidelines. Letters must include writer’s name, lot and section number.
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The Re-Employing Virginians (REV) Campaign will help current and future students cover the costs of tuition and fees in fields that will lead to careers in their community. Virginians who lost their job due to COVID-19 and received state unemployment benefits on or after Aug. 1, 2020, or who lost a full-time job because COVID-19 caused their place of employment to close or reduce staffing, and who is now working in a part-time job that pays less than $15 per hour, are eligible. The benefits provide up to $3,000 toward an Associate Degree or $1,500 toward an industry certification. Students who are currently enrolled are also eligible. You can contact Germanna Community College for further information. In a recent article, I mentioned that the Dogwood Nursing Home had been recognized as one of the best nursing homes in Virginia. I am pleased to announce that Dogwood was further recognized as the winner of the 2020 Health Quality Innovator of the Year Award for their effective approach to dealing with COVID-related distancing. The county is extremely proud of the staff that does so much to take care of the county’s most vulnerable citizens. The Supervisors held a Public Hearing in October to receive inputs on modifying the boundary line between Orange County and Spotsylvania County. Current maps show a straight-line boundary. However, the actual end points of that line may have been known in 1734 when the Orange County was formed, but they now cannot be determined. Virginia Code authorizes two localities to establish a boundary line between them by agreement and allows Orange and Spotsylvania Counties to use the Geographic Information System (GIS) to depict the boundary line. The boundaries of individual property lines are known in GIS and that is the basis for the new boundary between the two counties. The new boundary line keeps people in the county where they pay taxes and where they send their children to school. Both counties have passed resolutions agreeing to the new boundary and these resolutions will be submitted to the district court for final approval. At the Dec. 1 meeting, the Supervisors approved sending a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency addressing an appeal and comments on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for Orange County. The letter specifically addressed the flood stage maps for Lake of the Woods Main Lake, Keaton’s Lake, and the 14th Hole Pond. This letter forwarded the LOW Board’s resolution requesting FIRMs to accurately reflect 100-year flood stage levels, as determined by LOW’s dam engineer. The enthusiastic input of individual LOW members in responding to this appeal resulted in the submission of 96 separate letters and emails to the county. These inputs were also included in Orange County’s letter to FEMA. As I understand the discussions between the LOW engineer and FEMA, an adjustment is expected. The county letter was sent on Dec. 2. 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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As the year comes to an end the LOW Veterans Club has a total membership of 136, including four World War II veterans as well as 48 paid up for life members. The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions restricted our meetings for most of 2020. Hopefully, the upcoming year will be more promising. One element of the club mission is to educate members and nonaffiliated veterans about information concerning them. One such item is the Department of Veterans Affairsannounced new policy of allowing VA health care professionals to practice across state lines, in accordance with the scope and requirements of their VA employment, regardless of conflicting state requirements. This regulation allows the VA the ability to hire health professionals from any state and quickly place them in area of need. This new policy Photo by Mike Ferguson change is extremely useful in battle against COVID-19. The LOW Veterans Club Also, the VA announced it Christmas Tree is on display at the is seeking 8,000 volunteers for Clubhouse until January. Featured Phase III clinical trials for at least are individual pictures of veterans four different vaccine candidates. in uniform at various times in They are seeking volunteers in the their careers. In addition, hanging military health system including Christmas bulbs represent each retirees and their family members. individual service of the United To volunteer, inquire at your local States Armed Forces. The top of VA medical center or complete the tree is decorated with a 2017 a screening survey at www. White House Historical Association coronaviruspreventionnetwork.org. According to the Retiree ornament commemorating Assistance Office, the VA is President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s prioritizing its patients to receive the first day in office. COVID-19 vaccine when approved. The Veterans Club wants to The priority groups are, in order: thank the LOW Garden Club and the 1. Veterans in VA nursing homes Clubhouse for allowing us to display 2. Those age 85 in non-VA our patriotic Christmas Tree. nursing homes 3. Veterans over the age of 75 4. Those receiving hemodialysis or chemotherapy 5. Homeless veterans For further information about the Veterans Club and its activities, contact club president Michael Ferguson at 571-235-5313 or email him at colmferguson@msn.com. The LOW Veterans Club wishes everybody the best of holiday cheer and a Happy New Year.
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The ONLY LAKEFRONT Lot currently available for sale. Excellent building location on our smaller lake for that new home you always wanted. Lot sloping down towards the water, perfect for a walkout basement. 135 Larkspur Ln, Lot 218, Sec 13, VAOR137912. $214,900. Listed with Vassa Olson, United Real Estate Premier, www.VassaOlson. com or 540-840-9444 for details.
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ARE YOU Just thinking about selling in 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 LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BOAT/RV STORAGE Locust Grove, 540-760-9711. 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/PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Take charge State Certified Insured Nurses Aide. Can manage all the patients needs. No worries when you need short term or long term care. LOW resident. 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. CLEANING by KIM - General House Cleaning, Move-in, Moveout, Misc. tasks. Serving LOW for over a decade, 561-542-6787. CLEANING of GUTTERS & Roofs. Snow & Leaf Removal. 540845-1047. 35 years at LOW.
COMPLETE LAWN Care - Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. 540-308-8072, Stanley Lawn Care, Travis Stanley. COMPUTER REPAIR - by Tech Sense, Inclusive IT support. 9 years supporting LOW, 540-656-7571. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONCRETE WALKS, Patios, Stamped Concrete, Clean and Seal, 540-845-1047. 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. DAN The HANDYMAN - Gutter cleaning, power washing, painting, custom carpentry. LOW member, 35 yrs experience, 540-841-7450. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. Licensed and Insured. 540242-1532. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE INSPECTIONS - See our first classified ad. 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 - 34 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 REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
HOUSE CLEANING, $40 hour. Michelle Smith, 540-222-7409. JORDANS LAWN & Landscaping - Yard Clean-up Specials! Any of your lawn, landscape and tree needs. Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Tree Removal. Call 540-229-2678. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, Installation, Maintenance. Professional Tree Removal. Excavations- basements, water lines, lot clearing. Residential, Commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.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 PROBLEMS? We remove and haul away. Great rates. Free estimate. Call John at 540-907-5662. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, Yard Work, 540-845-1047. 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. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. 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, 540-4063589. 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 - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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.
WATER / SEWER LINE replacement and repair. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WE BUY Houses & Fix yours! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Repairs and Replacement. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773.
LOWA Employment EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Part-Time STABLE WORKER. The successful, dependable candidate will assist with barn chores, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses and blanketing when weather requires. Additional duties may include assisting with pony rides and parties, trail rides and helping with shows and other special events. Previous experience working with Equines required. MAINTENANCE – Full-Time GROUNDSKEEPER. Join the crew and assist in performing general landscaping maintenance tasks for routine and special events. Must have experience in operation of basic grounds care equipment. Positions requires heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions.
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General applications are always welcome. 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 Virginia driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
FRESH EGGS for Sale. 6 1/2 miles West of LOW. 540-672-8069. TROY BILT self propelled chipper, shredder vacuum. CSV 204. Chromium steel blades, 3” chipper, 24” vacuum, Briggs & Stratton engine. $350. 703-946-1003.
Misc. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $1195 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check, drug screening, CPR, uniform, B/P cuff. Next Start Date: Jan.19, 2021. Info: 703-402-2509. FREE LARGE Pot Belly Pig, 540-672-8069.
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SENIORS: NEED a little help while maintaining your independence? Our caregivers are professional CNAs with current background checks. Let us help you! Call Nobility Home Care, where You are the priority. Nobility Home Care. Trustworthy. Licensed, bonded and insured. License #HCO212422. 540-281-3668; www. nobilityhomecare.org. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-2877143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800, Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@ gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. SNOW REMOVAL - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. STAINLESS STEEL Wire Railings, New. 540-845-1047. 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. USA ALL The WAY USA! Leaf Removal, Junk Removal, Gutter Cleaning (1-2 Story houses Only), Mulch/Rock/Gravel Installation. Overgrowth Cutback/Bush Hogging, Underground Drain (Gutter downspout Only), Culvert Pipe Installation. Call/Text 540-850-8060. Trinity Home Improvements, LLC. WWW.TrinityHomeImprovementsVA. com. 10% Off for Veterans, Firefighter, Military, Police, First Responders. God Bless America!
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