Lake Currents December 2, 2022

The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

Holiday Home Decorating Contest

LOWA is pleased to sponsor the 3rd Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Registered homes will be included on a map on LOWA.org, members can tour the community and look at the homes

Contest Rules & Deadlines

December 2: Deadline to register your home for one category.

December 8: Deadline to decorate your home.

December 9-11: Garden Club will judge homes.

December 12: Winners notified.

December 16: Winners published in Lake Currents. Visit www.LOWA.org/HolidayHomes2022 to register.

Winners will be chosen from one of three categories. Gift cards will be awarded to first place and a runner-up.

Hallmark Holidays

Garland, wreaths, lights, everything for the picture perfect greeting card.

Wacky Tacky Winter Wonderland

Snow globes, figurines, inflatables, lots of lights, lasers. Anything goes!

More seasonal, less Christmas, Snowmen, sleighs, and more.

Fitness Center Closure

Mon., Dec. 5 at 5 PM

The Fitness Center will close at 5 PM on Dec. 5, for carpet cleaning. The center will reopen on Dec. 6 at noon.

Fri., Dec. 2 Christmas Tree Lighting 7 PM, Outside Fitness Center area

Sat., Dec. 3 Christkindlmarkt 9 AM-3 PM, Community Center

Tues., Dec. 6 Coffee & Conversation with Board Members 10 AM, Woods Center

Treasurer’s Report

by Walt Diercks, Treasurer, LOWA

Board of Directors

We are now more than halfway through our current fiscal year, which will end April 30, 2023. As you may recall, in several of my most recent Lake Currents reports I have written about the adverse effects that inflation and staffing issues have had on LOWA’s finances, and its ability to provide services to its members. From April 2021 through October 2022, inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is up over 12 percent, while the member assessment in this fiscal year’s budget increased 6.2%. This means that, with half of our current fiscal year over, our member assessment income already is lagging almost 6% behind inflation. The economic climate is challenging, and I am confident that LOWA and its members are up to that challenge.

The second quarter results are now in. Despite inflation and staffing challenges LOWA is still projected to finish with a very modest operating cash surplus. Our amenities as a group (the Equestrian Center, the Pools, the Fitness Center, Communications, Community Activities, and Golf Operations) are performing close to budget expectations. However, the Clubhouse and Fareways continue to have significant negative variances from budget. This is consistent with national trends showing that restaurants are being challenged by rising costs, staffing issues, and consumers reducing their discretionary spending. Adjustments are being made to address these negative variances. We will continue to diligently contain costs and look for opportunities to increase amenity revenue.

New Construction & Renovation Fees collected through Oct. 31 this fiscal year amount to $263,709. At the same time last year LOWA had collected $335,001 in NC&R Fees. The current state of the economy, as well as the declining number of undeveloped lots at LOW, probably account for the lower collected NC&R Fees this year. We still anticipate that NC&R Fees collected this year will be able to provide us with at least $200,000 to support next fiscal year’s budget. This year’s NC&R Fees experience does suggest that LOWA cannot continue to expect that NC&R Fees will provide the level of funds they have in the past.

By the time you read this, LOWA will be well along in its process for budgeting for its next fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023. That budget process will, by necessity, address the impact that inflation and staffing issues are having on LOWA’s budget. Three days of hearings on the budget with both the Finance Committee and the Planning Committee just ended on Dec. 1. The Board presently is scheduled to adopt the budget for the next fiscal year on Feb. 15. Now is a good time for members to educate themselves about the proposed budget and to provide comments and suggestions to staff, members of the Finance and Planning Committees and members of the Board.

One final item: Recently it has been asked on social media whether Orange County real estate taxes are being assessed and paid on LOWA common space (examples are the lakes, the roads, and the golf course) owned by the Association.

The answer is “No.” In fact, under Virginia law, localities are prohibited from assessing real estate taxes against LOWA and other HOAs for common space. LOWA presently owns two residential lots, which are not part of the common space, and pays about $400 per year in real estate taxes for these two lots. LOWA pays no other real estate taxes.

Sat., Dec. 10

Christmas with the Silver Tones 5 PM, Clubhouse (CH Restaurant will be closed for this special event)

Sun., Dec. 11 Dinner with Santa 4-7 PM, Clubhouse (Reservations only)

Wed., Dec. 14

LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center, Zoom

LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL

President’s Letter

by Teri Vickery

As you read this, the three-day Budget Hearings will have just been completed. Chaired by the Finance and Planning Committees, the hearings discussed the proposed fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget in detail with the General Manager and all his key staff. The Board attended these meetings as observers, and learned a lot about potential sources of revenue as well as potential areas to decrease expenses. The last day focused on large, proposed repair and replacement items as well as possible new assets and improvements. There is no doubt that this will not be an easy budget to construct, and a lot of difficult decisions will have to be made. Several revisions to this budget will occur over the next two months as the Board and General Manager try to find an appropriate balance between trying to fund all the things that would benefit our community and the realities of inflation, staffing shortages, and supply chain issues. The final budget will be approved by the Board at its Feb. 15, meeting and that will set the assessment for 2023-24, beginning May 1.

I thought this might be a good opportunity to update you on the situation at the main gate, especially since we saw backups once again during this Thanksgiving holiday. As many of you may already know, last year’s Board hired A. Morton Thomas to collect data on traffic patterns at the main gate. The Board also created a Working Group to work with AMT to develop various alternatives, either at the main gate or at a possible new third gate. One of the Board’s goals for this 2022-2023 term is to implement a plan to address congestion at the main gate. AMT made several presentations to the Board, the last on Sept. 21, which laid out options with estimated costs for each. The Working Group will make a presentation to the Board at its Dec. 14 meeting, and will recommend which alternative it believes the Board should approve. We will then solicit and consider member input before selecting a plan option. No alternative will be cheap or easy to implement, so I urge you to review the alternatives and provide your input when requested. Once an alternative is approved, we will start assessing funding options and develop a project schedule. Our intent is to communicate with our membership throughout this process to keep members updated on project schedule, funding, and progress. Traffic congestion has been an increasing problem for quite some time, and we hope to finally get proactive in solving it.

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving, whether you spent it alone, with friends, family, or neighbors. This is the season of many gatherings and events which can be delightful but also stressful. So, take some time to destress in whatever way works for you, and then get ready for a busy December. We will be lighting our Christmas tree on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 PM. I will be there, and I hope to see many of you there also. That will be the first of many holiday events which include Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 3 at the Community Center, a Dinner/Dance with the Silver Tones on Dec. 10 at the Clubhouse, and Dinner with Santa on Dec. 11 at the Clubhouse. Don’t forget to participate in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest or, if you prefer, drive around our community to see how creative your neighbors are!

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

Regular Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Tentative)

2:00 p.m., Community Center December 14, 2022

12:30 PM CALL TO ORDER

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

2 PM 2. OPEN SESSION

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation

2.3 Approval of Agenda

2.4 Approval of Consent Agenda

A.(2.5) Minutes: November 15, 2022

B.(5.1B) Committee Changes

C.(6.3) Amendments to the Fitness Committee Charter

D.(7.3) Entering Lots for Maintenance and Lot Violation Enforcement

3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS

4. PRESENTATION

4.1 Main Gate/Third Gate Working Group Presentation – Allie Felder, Working Group Member 4.2 FY 2023–2024 Budget Overview – Phillip Rodenberg, General Manager 5. REPORTS 5.1 Officer Reports A. Executive Session Actions 5.2 General Manager Report A. Coronavirus and LOWA B. November Financials C. Lakes Management Report 5.3 Committee Liaison Reports A. Maintenance and Ecology Committee – Recommendations Regarding Maintenance Inquiries 5.4 Committee Reports A. Legal and Compliance Committee – Clifton D. Wilks, Vice Chair 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Accepting the 2022-2026 Land Use Study for 20222026 for Planning Purposes 6.2 Consideration of Adopting the FY 2023-2027 Five Year Capital Plan for Budgeting and Planning Purposes

NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Discussion of LOWA’s 2022 Employee COVID-19 Policy

Consideration of Ratifying the President’s Actions Regarding FiberLync Construction in Sections 9 and 10

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Meeting, Saturday, January 7, 2023,

Center, 1 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open

Meeting, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Community Center, 12:30 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open

Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc. Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org

President: Teri Vickery

Vice Pres.: Rick Rappoport

Treasurer: Walt Diercks

Secretary: Leif Henecke

Directors: Carl Clawson Vassa Olson Bill Kay

General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)

Assistant General Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org)

Director of Facilities: James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)

Director of Finance: Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)

President of the Board General Manager

Editorial Staff

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

Regular Board of Directors Meeting November 15, 2022 Unapproved Minutes

1:00 p.m., Clubhouse

Note: These minutes are provided to members for review

Present Others

Teri Vickery, President

Rick Rappoport, Vice President

Phil Rodenberg, General Manager

Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 2:00 p.m.) (via Zoom)

Walter Diercks, Treasurer

Changes Coming at Main Gate

by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM

LOWA has shifted into Christmas holiday mode, as you can see at the Main Gate, Clubhouse and Fareways. I hope the decorations and lights add to your holiday cheer. Thanks to the Garden Club, the LOWA Maintenance Department, and individual volunteers.

Leif Henecke,

Secretary William Kay Vassa Olson Carl Clawson

Call to Order

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Olson, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel; and discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible.

Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 1:55 p.m.

2. OPEN SESSION

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 2:01 p.m. and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel; and discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible.

2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice

Secretary Henecke confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice made to all members of record.

2.3 Approval of Agenda

Motion by Kay, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda.

2.4 Approval of Minutes of the November 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.

Motion by Henecke, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the minutes of the November 5, 2022 Regular Board of Directors Meeting.

2.5 Excellence in Service Awards – Third Quarter 2022

The President and General Manager presented Excellence in Service Awards to the following:

Individual Award: Ciearra Longfellow, Clubhouse Assistant Manager

Individual Award: Kimberley Toone, Community Operations Manager

Team Award: Custodial Team Staff members Joey McClung, Loredana Varga, Genevieve Vasi and Cat Pruitt.

General Manager’s Award: Francesca Leblond, Fareways Awardees will each receive a day off with pay and a $50 gift card.

3. Member Comments on Business Agenda and General Comments: None.

4. PRESENTATION – Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

On October 1, the Board requested more background and project

See November 15 Board Minutes on p. 9

Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-9722237. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM

Vehicle Bar Code Hours: (Weather permitting)

Mon, Wed, Fri: 2-4:30 PM Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM-noon

Clubhouse: 540-972-2221

Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM

Dining Room: Wed 5-9 PM; Th-Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 11 AM-10 PM; Sun 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse

Communications Office: LakeCurrents@LOWA.org or 540972-2278 WebSupport@LOWA.org or 540755-3107

Community Center: 540-972-9680

On Thanksgiving Day, we experienced the busiest single day of the year and our Security team implemented an alternate setup at the Main Gate, aimed at relieving congestion from the crush of guest arrivals. One of our Road Patrol officers was posted at the entrance to open the barcode lane gate for guests already holding a TEK Control dash pass.

Security Chief Richard Harrell said that while there were backups, Security admitted all the guests without incident, and without a law enforcement mandated opening. Total guest count for Thanksgiving Day 2022 was 1,609, compared to 1,046 for Thanksgiving Day 2021.

It is important to remember the congestion we see on peak times when the LOWA Board of Directors discusses improving the Main Gate infrastructure. You may want to tune in to the Dec. 14 Board meeting to hear a presentation about construction options to improve the Main Gate to mitigate congestion.

ALLBOX. Look for the implementation of the AllBox on or after Feb. 1. You can see where we have paved a turn around lane in anticipation of the installation of the pedestal for the AllBox. Guests that do not have authorization will have to turn around and exit.

The LOWA Board has already approved the overnight closure and use of a TEK Control device called the AllBox to check in guests from 10 PM to 6 AM.

The big idea is to use automation to check in what averages to be 13 guests per night in an eight-hour period. The AllBox will enable a guest to scan an e-pass, look up/contact member using a 4-digit code, or call a security guard to get a pass and open the gate arm. We will still have two road patrol officers roving through the community during the overnight hours who can admit invited guests.

The Security contract costs with Allied Universal Security Services will increase next year; the AllBox helps to mitigate that cost increase.

Amenities

Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 5 AM-11 PM

Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020

LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL

ECC Office: 540-972-2211

M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM

Equestrian Center: 540-9722238

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 M, Tu, F, Sat, 8 AM-7 PM W, Th, 8 AM-9 PM

Sun: 8 AM-6 PM

*Last order will be taken 1-hour before closing time. Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before closing. Menu: www.LOWA.org/ Fareways

Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 8:30 AM

Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230

Golf Course: 9 AM daily; carts due by 5 PM

Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM

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

Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004

Courts available 7 AM-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 & holidays

GFL/County Waste: 540-727-0887 or 540-899-7722

Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Actual Budget

1,749,412 $ 1,879,870 $

Lot Assessments Receivable 1,181,306 1,050,579

Accounts Receivable Other 155,594 147,188

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (254,566) (209,844)

Inventories 84,136 80,538

Prepaid Expenses 324,737 317,932

Total Current Assets 3,240,619 3,266,263

Board Restricted Investments

New Assets and Improvements

789,975 627,549

Contingency 115,809 101,937

New Construction and Renovation 230,962 84,971

Repair and Replacement 3,736,834 3,496,949

Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) 464,006 459,702

Total Board Restricted Investments 5,337,586 4,771,108

Property and Equipment

Land and Improvements

1,684,730 1,684,730

Buildings and Additions 29,428,333 29,105,537

Furniture and Equipment 187,907 181,355

Vehicles and Construction Equipment 7,892,298 7,446,742

Construction In Progress 2,140,386 1,034,642 41,333,654 39,453,006

Less Accumulated Depreciation (20,092,013) (18,592,742)

Total Property and Equipment 21,241,641 20,860,264

Total Assets 29,819,846 $ 28,897,635 $

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable 224,652 $ 20,900 $

Accrued Expenses 240,448 323,072

Accrued Vacation 68,320 89,454

Refundable Deposits 218,393 52,686

Deferred Fees Billed 154,131 167,096

Deferred Fees - Discretionary Amenities 446,093 419,205

Deferred Lot Assessments 3,937,261 3,709,792

Current Portion of Long Term Debt 740,040 713,841

Total Current Liabilities 6,029,338 5,496,046

Non-Current Liabilities

Long Term Debt Net of Current Portion 881,935 1,659,501

Total Non-Current Liabilities 881,935 1,659,501

Members' Equity

Board Restricted 5,337,586 4,771,108

Unrestricted 17,570,989 16,970,980

Total Members' Equity 22,908,575 21,742,088

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity 29,819,846 $ 28,897,635 $

Revenue Assessment Revenue

Operating Assessment

2,626,290 $ 2,626,290 $ 2,447,569 $

Contribution to Reserves 898,860 898,860 849,671

CARC Assessment 406,830 406,830 406,830

Bad Debts (17,502) (17,501) (17,502)

Total Assessment Revenue 3,914,478 $ 3,914,479 $ 3,686,568 $

Operations Center Revenue Administration 238,369 $ 195,533 $ 193,967 $

Tenant Fees 112,914 117,485 126,792

New Construction and Renovation Fees 263,709 - 335,001

Security 25,800 33,000 29,500

Communications 72,260 68,946 66,903

Fitness 68,524 70,530 52,705

Equestrian 50,077 56,975 50,112

Environmental Resources 310,512 316,054 297,136

Pools 46,182 48,511 41,841

Community Activities 39,705 34,825 32,819

Golf Operations 398,799 337,104 367,235

Clubhouse 594,729 751,850 692,680

Fareways 299,156 343,825 287,540

General Maintenance 564 675 575

Roads 150 1,925 2,700

Total Operations Center Revenue 2,521,449 $ 2,377,238 $ 2,577,506 $

Total Revenue 6,435,927 $ 6,291,717 $ 6,264,074 $

Operating Expenses

Direct Costs of Merchandise Sold 527,640 $ 516,637 $ 485,159 $

Salaries 1,719,816 1,864,253 1,695,775

Payroll Taxes/Employee Benefits 339,887 447,397 342,068

Insurance 245,358 246,462 257,621

Expendable Furnishings 22,271 22,486 17,308

Supplies 410,018 416,179 401,424

Contractual Services-Security 401,124 382,836 372,136

Contractual Services-Golf Maintenance 280,193 281,917 259,732

Contractual Services-IT Support 18,375 21,630 68,032

Contractual Services-Pool Management 172,840 180,485 102,153

Contractual Services-Other 307,604 269,317 266,924

Operating Leases 56,601 47,144 56,114

Loyalty Program 16,060 10,000 13,798

Repairs and Maintenance 107,526 110,969 88,384

Telecom 59,549 50,815 64,075

Utilities 113,125 114,191 117,527

Interest Expense 27,520 - 31,258

Taxes and Licenses 54,997 57,799 44,844

Meals and Entertainment 38,365 41,250 26,155

Depreciation 775,002 775,001 725,002

Other 18,728 25,222 12,706

Total Operating Expenses 5,754,600 $ 5,923,990 $ 5,498,195 $

Excess of Revenue over Expenses 681,327 $ 367,726 $ 765,879 $

0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000

AMENITY REVENUE May 2022 -October 2022 YTD Actual YTD Budget

Total $1,905,744 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000

AMENITY EXPENSES May 2022 -October 2022 YTD

Wednesday, December 14

2 PM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, Community Center, Zoom

Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change. Visit www.

LOWA.org/Committees or www. LOWA.org/Calendar To join Zoom meeting, go to www.LOWA.org/ CommitteeAgendas, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required.

Finance: 12/5, 2 PM, CC Fitness: 12/6, 3 PM, CC

External Affairs: 12/6, 4 PM, WC

Safety/Security: 12/7, 2:30 PM, CC ECC: 12/8, 9 AM, WC

Pickleball/Tennis: 12/12, 1 PM, CC, Zoom

Equestrian: 12/13, 1:30 PM, CC

Ad Hoc Future Financial/Funding: 12/13, 3 PM, CC.

Clubhouse: 12/14, 1 PM, CH M&E: 12/14, 3 PM, CC

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

• Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www.LOWA.org/ BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required.

MCR Maintenance Conference Room

RR Holcomb Building Reading Room

SB Sweetbriar Park

ULH Upper Level Holcomb

LOW MARKET STATS (through 11/28/2022) as reported in Bright MLS: 40 coming soon/active 18 under contract 259 closed since 1/1/2022 Pancho Director of First Impressions

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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Friday, Dec. 2

7 PM Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, outside near the Fitness Center.

Saturday, Dec. 3

9 AM-3 PM Christkindlmarkt (CC). Info: 540-972-9680.

Monday, Dec. 5

Fitness Center closed at 5 PM for carpet cleaning. Reopens Dec. 6 at noon.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

10 AM Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Walt Diercks and Carl Clawson (WC). Info:540-9722214.

Saturday, Dec. 10

11 AM Intro to Yoga Workshop (CC), free. Info: www. risingdawnyogastudio.com

2 PM Lions Trees of Love Dedication (Wilderness Center). Info: anglodane@comcast.net

2-5 PM LOW Arts Reception at Fareways Café.

2-5 PM Lake Youth Foundation Visit with Santa (CC). Reserve: Diane, 540-972-8634.

5 PM Christmas with the Silver Tones Dinner (CH). Reserve: https:// www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/5430/ event/1295508 540-972-2222.

Clubhouse Restaurant will be closed for special event.

Sunday, Dec. 11

4-7 PM Dinner with Santa (CH). Reserve: 540-972-2221.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214.

Friday, Dec. 16

5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Info: www.LOWFR29.com

6:30 PM Ugly Sweater Karaoke at Fareways Café: 540-972-2216.

Saturday, Dec. 17

5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Info: www.LOWFR29.com

Sunday, Dec. 18

5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Info: www.LOWFR29.com

Calendar of Events

SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change)

Location Time Day Contact

Aerobics CC 9:15-10 AM M, W, F Linda 540-412-5795

Basketball Seniors 50+ CC 11:30 AM-1:30 PM F Al.goodwyn@gmail.com

Dance Meet Up CC 7-9 PM 1st TH FB: DanceMeetUp

Forever Fit $ FC 12:30 PM TU, TH Alison 703-347-5280

Line Dancing LLCH 4-7 PM SU Christine 703-674-7451

Pickleball Lessons CC 10:10-11:45 AM TH Renee 703-405-7687

Praise & Worship Dance LOWC-WC 10 AM-12:30 PM SA, M Sonja 540-972-1734

Seated Standing Fitness $ FC 12:30 PM M Alison 703-347-5280

Senior Softball 50+ HF 9 AM F Barry 540-972-8964

Shape Up $ FC 12:30 PM W Alison 703-347-5280

Square Dancers Club CC 7:30-9:30 PM 2nd/ 4th/5th F Dick 703-298-6254

Stretch and Flex CC 8:30-9:15 AM M, W, F Frances 540-972-5435

Walkers & Joggers Club Varies 9 AM M, W, SA Diane 540-388-2930

Walkers Meetup Group LLCH, p. lot 8 AM M-F Vassaatthelake@gmail.com

Water Fitness (seasonal) CH Pool 9 AM & 10 AM M, W, F Carol 540-972-6739

Afternoon Yoga Flow $ FC 4-5 PM 10:30 AM TU, TH SU Traci 703-229-7077

Yoga Yin $ FC 7-8 PM TU, TH Dawn 516-522-1953

Yoga FC 9:15 AM (varies) SA FB: LOW YogaBonnieBell 540-850-8585

Yoga Chair FC 10:30 AM M Rebekah 540-881-0997

Yoga Gentle $ FC 10:30 AM W Rebekah 540-881-0997

Yoga Flow $ FC 9 AM M, W Rebekah 540-881-0997

Yoga Vinyasa Flow $ FC 7-8 PM W www.risingdawnyogastudio.com

ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)

Location Time Day Contact

AARP Meeting CH 9:30 AM 3rd M Pierre 540-972-0519

Bridge, Sunday Duplicate WC 7 PM SU Joe 540-972-8052

Bridge, Wed Ladies WC 9 AM-3 PM W Glenda 540-758-8882

Bridge, Friday CC 1-4 PM F Toby 540-972-8251

Bocce Club CC, Rm. 1 7 PM 3rd TH Dirk 540-402-5557 Lowbocce@gmail.com

Book Club, LOW Wilderness Lib 1 PM 2nd W 540-972-9284

Chess Club Kurt 703-401-8592

Childhelp Auxiliary LOWC 10 AM 1st W Karen 540-972-9043

Civic Club Meeting Pat 540-735-7998

Civil War Study Group Charles 540-972-2401

Craft Group LOWC 9:30-11:45 AM TU Debra 540-399-1210

DAR Susannah Chandler CC 1 PM 2nd SA Betty Larson 540-661-7202

Democratic Club CC 1 PM 2nd W Kerry 540-220-8547

Friends of Wildlife (FOWL) CC 7 PM 4th TH Fowloflow.com, 540-395-3205

Fun Bunch 55+ CC 10 AM-1 PM TU John 540-972-5611

Garden Club CH 12:30 PM No Dec. Mtg. 2nd M Jan 540-972-1630

Happy Tails Dog Club info@happytailsdogclub.net

LOW Lioness Club Donalda 540-412-2857/Jan 540-755-2696

LOW

571-328-9247

PM 2nd W Dave 540-972-6289

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

Photography Club, LOW CC 7 PM 4th M Jen Heinz 703-508-1104

Pick & Sing FW 6:30 PM 2nd /4thTU FB Groups/lowpickandsing Pickleball Club Renee 703-405-7687

Quilting Gurus CC 8:30AM12:30PM 4th W Betty 540-972-6807

Republican Club, LOW CC 7 PM 2nd T LOWRepublicanClub.com

Veterans Club LLCH 7 PM 4th TH Mike 571-235-5313 Woodworkers Club CC 7 PM 4th TU Glynn 703-625-3849

Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page

Assistant General Manager Carolyn Brodeur summarized options for location, possible AED device brands, necessary maintenance and monitoring responsibility, requirements in Virginia Code and LOWA governing documents, as well as associated cost considerations. A decision matrix was offered to assist the Board in the decision-making process.

Without objection, President Vickery requested the General Manager include sufficient funds in the next budget for installing an AED at Hollyfield Park and at three other locations mentioned in this study.

5. REPORTS

5.1 Reports of Officers

The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary had no report.

A. Executive Session Actions: None.

B. Committee Changes

Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to approve the Committee changes as listed on the Committee Change List dated November 15, 2022 as follows: (D-22-139)

Name Action Committee

Olin Greene

Alternate Finance

Jennifer Zukowski Alternate Finance

Vincent Cusack Resigned Golf

Tommy Thompson Resigned Golf

Bill Wilson Resigned Golf

Laura Gand Covill Voting Pickleball/Tennis

Clifton Wilks

Voting Rules

Term-End Date

The Communications Department will hold a member survey from November 18 through December 2 to gather feedback on a proposal to change the date of the Annual Membership Meeting.

5.3 Committee Liaison Reports

A. Fitness Committee Charter Amendments

Director Diercks explained the updates suggested are to reflect changes in the way responsibilities are being handled.

B. ECC Proposed Amendments to Regulations

Director Kay reported the ECC continues to work on proposed amendments to Regulations V and XVI. A draft should be ready for the Board in December or January.

5.4 Committee Reports

A. Fitness Committee – John Yurechko, Chair

Since October 2021, the Fitness Center has experienced modest growth from 740 to 789 members with 1579 membership cards issued. Net income of $28,912 against $28,414 estimated revenue in the budget resulted in a net income variance from budget of $498. FLOW funds were used for upgrading equipment and group fitness classes were expanded to include Yoga and other core fitness and cardio classes. On the wish list are new/ replacement equipment requests and a desire to have improvements to the walking paths folded into ongoing LOWA budgetary efforts. Overall, the Fitness Center financials remain healthy.

B. Maintenance and Ecology Committee (M&E)

November 14, 2025

Pamela Nalls Term of Service Rules November 14, 2025

5.2 Report of General Manager, Phil Rodenberg

A. Coronavirus and LOWA: The Orange County transmission rate is currently classified as “low”. LOWA staff vaccination rate is now 95%.

B. October Financials

In October, we collected $406,235 in FY2022/23 lot assessments, for a total of $6,901,603 or 87.8% of total lot assessments billed. As of October 31, the preliminary unaudited Income Statement Budget-to-Actual Comparison Summary showed a favorable variance of $313,601, primarily the result of unbudgeted New Construction and Renovation (NCR) fee receipts. Delinquency rate on October 31 as 4.4% compared to 3.5% at this time last year.

The forecast for LOWA’s FY2022/23 year-end cash flow from operations is currently projected to be $47,000. Efforts continue to improve restaurant margins and monitor operations and costs at other amenities. An updated forecast will be available the end of this week.

C. Other Business

The GM has divided the duties of the former Digital Projects Coordinator among existing staff as a way to retain, promote and crosstrain current personnel. As a result of these changes, Chris Porter has been promoted to Communications Assistant, Travis Miller to Video & Media Specialist and Jessica Salgado-Garcia of Member Services will also serve as the Business Systems Support Representative.

Chair Jack Simons reported the Committee has a full complement of members and four alternates. The Committee is meeting monthly and tracking progress made on ongoing activities related to dredge work, ditch and road repairs and leaf removal. Capital proposals were provided for the annual budget in the areas of ditch repair/replacement, the Veteran’s Dam walking trail and stormwater management crew resources. Various means and methods for improving water quality at Keatons Lake are being explored in consultation with the Lakes Committee. M & E is continuing to work with several other Committees on a broad variety of projects, and has helped develop an enhanced LOWA Safety Manual which is nearing final review.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

7. NEW BUSINESS

by John Farrell Jr., Public

Officer

Players Scrooge a Huge Success

by Lee Frame, LOW Players

The Lake of the Woods Players recent production of Leslie Bricusse’s Scrooge The Musical played to sold out audiences and received raves from those who attended. About 1,300 tickets were sold, the largest audience ever for the LOW Players. This musical, based on Charles Dickens classic tale, A Christmas Carol, portrays a miserly old man visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to learn the true meaning of Christmas and change his miserly ways.

The production was superbly directed by Barbara Cochran, who has directed several well-received productions at Lake of the Woods and other venues in the region. In his first engagement with the LOW Players, Musical Director Paul Beaulieu coached soloists and chorus members to beautifully present the musical score. Choreographer Bobbi Jo Phillips created routines that greatly enhanced the production. Producer Bob McFarland has a long history of producing LOW Player productions.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, members of Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Inc. concluded their annual food drive to benefit the Wilderness Food Pantry.

This year the food drive added over 1,840 pounds of food to the shelves of the Wilderness Food Pantry, and over $1,750 to their coffers. All collected funds and food were delivered by our volunteers to the staff at the pantry to help neighbors in need.

“We are grateful to everyone in the community who helped to make the collection successful. This annual event could not happen without our dedicated volunteers and our local partners, Walmart (Facility #5731) and Food Lion (Store #973),” said retired Fire Chief and Food Drive Chairman Dick Ferguson. “In these complicated economic times, we know that we have neighbors in need of assistance; local pantries, such as the Wilderness Food Pantry, continue to see an increase in those enrolling in their programs.

The highlight of this production was the absolutely outstanding performance of John Hollinger, who played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The intensity and emotion he brought to this role really stirred the audience and other cast members. Other significant performers included Tim Witherspoon as Bob Cratchit, Anna Sammel as Isabel. Steve Hein as Tom Jenks, Wilson Johnson as Jacob Marley, Dave Schubert as Mr. Fezziwig, and Cameron Kuvinka as Tiny Tim.

The rest of the cast are theatre-loving volunteers from throughout the region. It consisted of many LOW Players regulars, but also included many first-time participants and a number of children, guaranteeing a strong basis for the LOW Players of Into the Woods and Guys and Dolls in 2023.

Garden Club Board Grateful for Hard-Working Members

by Donna Chernowetz, Treasurer, Lake of the Woods Garden Club

Our board appreciates the work and time that our members put into so many projects. There really are not enough words to thank them. The holiday season is upon us, and although the bulk of gardening tasks are finished, the LOW Garden Club is still hard at work, making sure that all the gardens we care for continue to receive the care they need this season. We also continue to collect plastic bags toward another Trex park bench, and donations toward our award-winning Penny Pines project that provides reforestation for decimated areas.

This week, the Garden Club is getting ready to judge the LOW Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Winners (and runners-up) of this annual outdoor event will be published in the Dec. 16 edition of Lake Currents. Residents will be able to drive around and see the half-dozen homes published in the newsletter.

As a small token of appreciation to our workers, the club provides a Holiday Tea every December. A bounteous spread of treats is provided, and a fun activity ensues. Each member brings a cup or mug from home, which generates lots of conversation.

We appreciate all the warm comments from those of you who notice and enjoy the Memorial Garden, Clubhouse Garden, and Wilderness Library Garden. We wish you all the happiest of holidays!

The LOW Garden Club is a member of the Shenandoah District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, as well as the National Garden Clubs. It is through the national organization that we participate in Penny Pines. At each meeting, we collect pennies for the purchase of acres to be planted in our national forests, to replace trees lost due to fire, drought, or other natural disasters. Our club’s donations are earmarked for Virginia, but individuals may donate a plantation for any state they choose.

Solos December Schedule

by Pam Nalls, Member

From the LOW SOLOs Club to all; best wishes for a Wonderful Christmas! Need a time out from the holiday rush? Come join the LOW Solos Club and relax for a few hours! We meet on Wednesdays for brunch or dinner, and have outings such as plays, movies, house parties, etc. Our Point of Contact (POC) is Pam Nalls at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. The December schedule, prepared by Judy Ayers, follows:

• Wed, Dec 7 – Vita Felice Restaurant, Fredericksburg. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

• Wed, Dec 14 – LOW Fareways Café. Meet there at 10:30 AM for brunch and NOTE - RSVP to POC by 11 AM on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

• Wed, Dec 21 – Bella Cucina/Mexican. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

• Sunday, Dec 25 - Enjoy a Very Merry Christmas!

• Wed, Dec 28 – Clearwater Grill, Locust Grove. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

Vets Celebrate Veterans Day

by Julia Hutt, LOW Veterans Club

The Clubhouse hosted dual ceremonies prior to the Veterans Day dinners on Nov. 11, for all veterans who reside in Lake of the Woods. The original annual Veterans Day ceremony had been canceled due to inclement weather. The observances included remarks made by Club President Mike Ferguson, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Club Vice President Dan Greene, and an illuminating address on the origin of Veterans Day by Bill Derryberry. It was concluded with the musical combo, Just Friends. Mark, Chris, and Jan played and sang a medley of service songs. As each service song played, veterans across the room stood to honor their respective branches.

The Veterans Club was proud to present Club Manager Ryan Richardson and the Clubhouse staff a plaque recognizing their continuing support of veterans in the Lake of the Woods community.

On the warm winter morning of Dec. 7, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii, hundreds of Japanese planes carried out a wounding strike on the Pearl Harbor naval base. They managed a complete surprise, and for nearly two hours the Japanese fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes assailed United States forces. This year, as we sip our coffee, let us pause and remember the shock, pain, suffering, and battle for their lives that our fellow Americans were experiencing that fateful December day. To honor those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, all United States government buildings and the White House will fly the American flag at half-mast.

The Veterans Club reminds its local veterans of the Holiday Ball on Dec. 9, from 6 to 10 PM at the Clubhouse. The club will hold their next monthly meeting on Jan. 26, at 7 PM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. For information about the LOW Veterans Club, contact Club President Mike Ferguson at 571-2355313, email at colmferguson@msn.com, or our website at www.lowvets.club.

Book Club

by Mary R. Nolan, LOW Book Club

During the busy Christmas season, when leisure (and reading) time is often limited, the short story is a convenient and welcome literary source. For its Dec. 14 meeting, the LOW Book Club will discuss selections from the many Christmas story collections available in all three local library systems.

Among collections containing the most varied and diverse tales are A Vintage Christmas, a Collection of Classic Stories and Poems; The Family Read-Aloud Christmas Treasury, compiled by Alice Low; and Christmas in My Heart: A Timeless Treasury of Heart-Warming Stories, compiled and edited by Joe Wheeler. The stories take place from the 1800’s to modern day. Christmas would not be complete without Charles Dickens, and The Oxford Illustrated Dickens Christmas Stories entertains with sentimental and thought-provoking episodes, and without one mention of Scrooge and Tiny Tim.

For mystery lovers, tales from the darker side of the season are told in Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop: ‘Tis the Season to be Deadly, edited by Otto Penzler; The Mistletoe Murders and Other Stories, by P. D. James; and The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries, also edited by Otto Penzler. These vintage stories from classic crime writers explore another side the of the supposed season of good will.

All the above books are available in print format.

The LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room of the Wilderness Branch Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is necessary.

The book chosen for discussion at the Jan. 11 meeting is Lessons, by Ian McEwan.

For further information about the club, call 540-972-9284.

Photo provided Garden Club members take a short break this week to enjoy a Holiday Tea, a gift from their club leaders.

Photo provided Presenting and receiving the Veterans Club plaque are (L- R): Dan Greene, Mike Fergusen, Clubhouse Manager Ryan Richardson, Bill Derryberry, and Nathan Pacifico.

7.1 Discussion of Adopting the FY2023-2027 Five-year Capital Plan for Budgeting and Planning Purposes.

Management recommends the Board discuss the Five-year Capital Plan today in preparation for action at their December 14, 2022 Board meeting. The General Manager proposed five projects be included in FY2023 totaling $243,000. Directors offered their comments and recommendations on possible changes to specific items in the plan affecting capital spending in the FY2023/24 budget.

7.2 Consideration of Transferring the Ventrac Mower in the Reserve Study and Authorizing Expenditure from the Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund Balance. (Resolution 2022-35) (D-22-140)

Motion by Henecke, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2022-35, a General Resolution, regarding transferring the Ventrac Mower in the Reserve Study and authorizing an expenditure from the Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund balance.

7.3 Consideration of Lot Violation Enforcement and Entering Lots for Maintenance.

(Removed from Agenda prior to meeting)

7.4 Discussion of Land Use Study Recommendations

The Planning Committee updates the Land Use Study every five years. This 2021-2026 update focuses on issues which most impact land use within the LOW community and are consistent with Board goals set for the coming year. A summary of their findings and recommendations was presented and discussed. The Land Use Study will assist the Board with the capital planning and budgeting processes as needed. Chair Allen Priester and Vice Chair Allie Felder of the Planning Committee responded to questions.

7.5 Consideration of Approving the Use of a Consent Agenda to Streamline Board Meeting Voting. (D-22-141)

Motion by Henecke, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the use of a Consent Agenda to streamline Board meeting voting.

7.6 Consideration of Approving a Lot Rejoinder/Easement Waiver Relocation Agreement and Plat in a Form Approved by the LOWA Attorney, and Authorizing the President to Sign. (D-22-142)

Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve a lot rejoinder/easement waiver relocation agreement and plat in a form approved by the LOWA Attorney, and authorize the President to sign.

8. Director Comments: Director Olson reminded members to use the TEKControl portal on our website to register incoming visitors and guests, especially important now due to the large volume of visitors over the holidays.

9. Scheduled Meetings

Special Dinner Meeting of the Board of Directors with Orange County Supervisors: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in the Clubhouse. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.

Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 1:00 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m.

10. Adjournment

Motion by Olson, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Leif Henecke,

LOWA Secretary

Equestrian of the Quarter

by Beth Goodwin-Doughty, Member, Equestrian Committee

We are proud to announce and congratulate our second quarter award winner, Catalina Falcon! Catalina came to the Equestrian Center with a love for horses, but with very limited experience. In the two summers she has had lessons, her love has further blossomed, and she has a very bright future in the sport. Catalina has ridden all our LOWA lesson horses and can barely pick a favorite, but when pressed, she says Patton is her favorite because he has taught her the most about posting. The Equestrian Center would also like to thank her grandparents, Luiz and Karen Falcon for enrolling Catalina in lessons, helping her to apply to the Equestrian Center Committee’s Scholarship Program, and supporting and enabling her to stay consistent in her riding routine. How is the Equestrian of the Quarter chosen?

Our trainers, Bridget and Sarah, evaluate the students on the following criteria:

*Must have attended at least eight lessons during the quarter

*Prompt and prepared when student comes to lessons

*A self-starter – knows what to do and gets it done

*Pro-active with tasks – i.e., grooming, etc.

*Shows progression in learning

*Good attitude

*Diligent with the horse

*Takes responsibility to care for the horse

Each winner receives a Certificate of Excellence and a gift card. Our next Equestrian of the Quarter will be announced in February.

Photo provided Catalina Falcon and Patton

Photo by Jim Hopkins

Over 80 participants joined in the fun at the Eleventh Annual LOW Turkey Trot.

Notices

The Blue Ridge Chorale. Sun., Dec. 4, 3:30 PM, Holiday Concert, Culpeper Baptist Church. This is a free event; however donations will be greatly appreciated.

Project Excel Program. Reading and Math volunteers are needed at the Locust Grove Primary and Elementary Schools for the Project Excel program. Apply online at OrangeCounty.gov/286/Project-Excel or call Ginny Biggs at 571-259-8951. 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.

Fundraisers

Motorcoach Day Trip from LOW, sponsored by AARP Locust Grove Chapter 5239. Christmas Town, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Wed., Dec. 28, Depart 1 PM Return 11 PM. Enjoy the international holiday traditions, cuisine, and shows surrounded by over 10 million mesmerizing lights. Price: $125. For flyer, contact Barbara, 540-972-4651 or wisecruiser@hotmail.com

LOW F&R Phone Directory

The LOW Directory is available for $10, cash or check only, at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company.

Cause 4 Paws. We need 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 may be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-4854181 or Darlene 540-972-8038.

LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of the month (Feb.-Nov.) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted the day of the sale. No reference or textbooks, 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 AMnoon. Call 540-388-0110 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member needs 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 9 AM to noon. To arrange for donation pickup, call Terry at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be

tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the Velona Building is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon.

Orange County Humane Society of VA. Our TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) feral, free roaming cat program needs canned and dry cat food as well as monetary donations. Food donations may be dropped off at Locust Grove Vet Clinic. Monetary donations are needed for all our programs, including our Pets In Place program for pet dogs and cats in need. Mail donations to: OCHSVA, PO Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508, or send through Paypal. Remember when shopping with Amazon, select us as your charity of choice. OCHSVA is a 501(c)3 charity, your donations may be tax deductible. Facebook: Orange County Humane Society VA. Call 540-672-0069, for questions about our TNVR community cat program (that we affectionately call Andi’s Cats), and our Pets In Place program.

Human Services

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Monday at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). For other local online AA meetings go to http://d39. wildwoodweb.com/Meetings.shtml

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: 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

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 Bible-based 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, dental care, and prescription assistance to the eligible uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Medical and dental care available on the 2nd Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Call 540854-5922 for medical appointments. Call 540-854-5923 for dental 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 Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Nicki, 703-217-5615.

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 call 540-388-0110.

Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: 540-672-0793.

Parkinson’s Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at The Lake of the Woods Church at 4 PM. Contact Lee Moore at 540-972-0395 with any questions.

Red Cross Blood Drive: From noon to 6 PM, in the Community Center. Usually fourth Tuesday every other month (call to confirm date). You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for schedule and 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

morning after pickup.

If you would like to haul your own trash, Orange County operates a manned compactor/recycling site inside LOW on Shoosmith Rd., near the main dam. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 7:30 AM-7 PM; Closed Wed; Sat, 8 AM-5 PM; Sun, 9 AM-5 PM. For more information contact 540-672-9600.

Photo from GFL Twitter Page LOWA’s exclusive trash service is GFL/County Waste. If you are interested in private curbside trash service, please contact them at 540-899-7722. Pickup day is Wednesday. The holiday schedule may result in the pickup day being one day after on Thursday, but check with GFL for changes. As a reminder, all trash and recycling containers shall be placed by the street for pickup after 5 PM on the evening prior to pick up and stored by 9 AM the

Trees of Love – Your last chance!

by Peter Williams, Chair, LOW Lions Trees of

Love

Committee

If you had meant to make your donation to the Lions Trees of Love, but have not done so yet, you have one last chance to have your loved ones and friends commemorated and honored! The trees will be dedicated and lit in one week’s time, at 2 PM on Saturday Dec.10 at the Wilderness Center on Route 3, opposite Sheetz and McDonalds.

Honorees’ names must be received by Dec. 8 to be included in the commemorative brochure. Of course, the Lions will gladly accept “late” donations, until Dec. 15.

Please send your list of those to be remembered, with your check in the amount of $5 per person, to LOW Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove VA 22508. Donations more than $5 per person/per light will be greatly appreciated and bring greater Christmas joy to needy families in our local community. For more information, please call me at 540 972-7117.

Santa Claus to Visit Volunteer Fire & Rescue

by John Farrell, Jr., Public Information Officer

If you think Santa only travels by sleigh, pulled by reindeer, you may be surprised if you visit Eastern Orange County this year. The Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will once again host this special guest as part of our annual visit from Santa Claus.

With a large vehicle to maneuver, Santa will stay on main roads and follow a lead vehicle to allow community members and visitors, a safe viewing area.

“Because of his busy schedule, Santa will be unable to stop for pictures,” said Fire Chief Mike Cianci. The following schedule may change due to weather or calls for service:

• Friday, Dec. 16 – 5 PM. From the LOW Front Gate to Confederate Drive on the marina side of the lake, then to Route 3 to Sheetz and Food Lion, ending at the Walmart parking lot.

• Saturday, Dec. 17 – 5 PM. From Confederate Circle to the Front Gate on the golf course side, then along Route 3 to Sheetz, Food Lion, and ending at the Walmart parking lot.

• Sunday, Dec. 18 – 5 PM. One trip around Lakeview Parkway, then to Rapidan Drive, Wilderness Shores and Somerset subdivisions, then along Route 3 to Sheetz, Food Lion, and ending at the Walmart parking lot.

If you can’t make it in person, you may also follow Santa each of these nights via our webpage: http://lowfr29.com

We hope that this holiday tradition continues to help make your holiday a little merrier; however, LOWVFR regrets that we will not be able to sell Christmas trees this year, due to a large price increase coupled with an overall shortage of available trees.

The LOWVFR appreciates the support of the community and the donations that keep the department operating safely and effectively. Donate via our website or Facebook page; we also accept cash, check, or PayPal. All funds donated may be tax deductible and go to assisting our members with maintaining their certifications to assist our community.

LOW Arts

by Lisa Spencer-Ballard, Publicity Chair

The holidays are upon us, and our lives are busy with friends, family, and gatherings. Amid it all, LOW Arts would love for you and your guests to join us for an afternoon of live music, appetizers, and art at Fareways Cafe on Saturday, Dec. 10, between 2 and 5 PM. The art reception is open to the public and is free. Bring your guests and let them experience our December LOW Arts Exhibit and Artist’s Reception, featuring the artistic talent of Lake artists. This is another collaboration between LOW Arts and Fareways. Most of the artwork is for sale directly through the artists.

Starting Dec. 1, and through Dec. 31, LOW Arts will have a new holiday display of smaller gift items at the Wilderness Branch Library. The entryway display case will be filled with lights and sparkles, celebrating this season with an assortment of hand-crafted items created in our LOW Arts workshops. Our elves have been at work

We would like to invite you to our monthly meetings where new members are always welcome. Our goal is to provide an enriched experience in the arts for both our club and community members. To find out more, find us on Facebook and visit our website at www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com

Seasonal Visitors

by Mary Titone, Member, Friends of Wildlife at the Lake

Around Thanksgiving every year, our Lake of the Woods waters become home to flocks of Coots and Buffleheads—those birds you see on the lake one minute, and then, poof, they’re gone! While most of our waterfowl prefer full-timer status, these birds doing the disappearing act are usually only here until around Apr. 15. Hmmm, are they rushing off to file their taxes, or are they tax evaders?

LGA News

by Sheran Marks, LGA

Communications

Even though the regular LGA Season is over, there are tee times available in December. Sign up in the Ladies Lounge. The new LGA budget is posted in the Ladies Lounge. Reminder: LGA dues ($25) are due. You may put them in the LGA Box in the Pro Shop.

We are pleased with our new flags on the greens – Red Flag indicates the hole is in the front. White Flag indicates the hole is in the middle, and the Blue Flag indicates the hole is in the back. We no longer have pin positions 1–4. Here are the Ringer Tournament winners for the past season: 18-Hole Ladies Group: Silver: Low Gross: Nancy King; Low Net: Heidi Brown.

Green: Flight A Low Gross: Carolyn Erbaugh;Tied for Low Net: JoAnn Roth and Joan Rudisill.

Flight B: Low Gross: Louise Hoh; Tied for Low Net: Karen Woods and Betty Gosnell

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Top: American Coots. Bottom Left: female Bufflehead. Bottom Right: Male Bufflehead.

The American Coots have greyishblack plumage with white tips on the secondary flight feathers, red eyes, white bills, and reddish-brown frontal shields on the foreheads. Similar in size to a small duck, coots have long, lobed toes. These toes help propel the Coots while swimming, to get through mats of plant material on the surface of the water, and to disperse body heat in high temperatures.

Weighing up to three pounds, Coots feed on the surface of the water or dive up to 25 feet, either to feed or to make a quick getaway. They eat mostly plant material but will also feed on small fish, tadpoles, snails, worms, insects, and the eggs of other birds. Communing in flocks of a few birds to hundreds, the Coots can live up to 20 years. They are migratory birds, coming to winter with us from the north-central US or Canada. Their two most common predators are the osprey and the bald eagle.

Male Buffleheads are black and white, with glossy heads and large white patches behind the eyes. Female Buffleheads aren’t as striking, displaying more muted shades of gray.

Buffleheads also dive for their food, using their wings to “fly” through the water. While enjoying insects, they also feast on plant material and fish eggs.

The flock size for Buffleheads is small, less than 50 birds. With a lifespan of approximately 13 years, Buffleheads are visiting from Alaska or Canada. Their most common predators are several species of owls, bald eagles, and other large predatory birds.

These returning wintering populations of Coots and Buffleheads indicate that our habitat is healthy and desirable! Welcome them!

Flight C: Tied for Low Gross: Phyllis Sakole and Pat Shrader; Tied for Low Net: Lisa Halpin and Margaret Darby.

9-Hole Ladies winners are: First Place – Linda Burton, Second Place –Diane Ressa, Tied for Third Place – Kitty MacFadden and Jean Poole. Congratulations to the winners! We are looking forward to our holiday party on Dec. 2, at the Clubhouse. We will be collecting donations for families in need that we are sponsoring this year. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

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Toys for Tots 130 or Bust Pickleball Tournament

by Bob Keating, Member, Pickleball Club

I woke up this past Saturday morning, the mercury read 24 degrees, and I thought to myself, are all Pickleballers this crazy?

Yes, they are!

Within an hour, the pickleball courts were full as players volleyed back and forth, part of the Toys for Tots, ‘130 or Bust’ pickleball tournament.

The fourth just for fun tournament, organized through the LOW Pickleball Club, was held to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots mission. For the tournament, all players were asked to donate a toy as their entry fee.

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The Toys for Tots program was established in 1947, and annually proudly donates 19 million toys to over 7 million children. The LOW Pickleball Club certainly participated this year, donating 128 toys.

A total of 42 teams entered the round-robin tournament: 11 men’s doubles, 10 women’s doubles, and 21 mixed doubles teams. The caveat for entry into this tournament was that the aggregate age of each team had to be 130 years or greater. A shout out to our most seasoned team - Jim Bois and Gail MacMullan – 152 years!

After months of planning by the Pickleball Board tournament committee, the event was deemed a huge success. The time and effort taken has helped improve everyone’s game. “I’m convinced it makes us all just love the sport even more,” said Dave Gledhill.

By tournament’s end, 126 games of outstanding competitive play had been completed. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were presented in each division:

• Men’s Doubles: Gold: Bob Keating/Joe Lentine; Silver: Paul Jacobson/ Todd Edwards; Bronze: Jim Latham/Jim Simprini

• Women’s Doubles: Gold: Nancy Lentine/Rae Ellen Smith; Silver: Toni Keating/Jeanne Porter; Bronze: Deb Hoisington/Lynn Heisler

• Mixed Doubles: Gold: Linda Kadar/Dave Gledhill; Silver: Rae Ellen Smith/Todd Edwards; Bronze: Lynn Heisler/Fred Lange

Thank-you to all who made this tournament a success!

Orange County Supervisor’s Letter

by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor

Most of you are aware that, in addition to the elected Lake of the Woods Association Board of Directors, there is an extensive committee structure that provides recommendations to the Board and, in some cases, actually carries out the functions of the Association. Orange County has many similar committees, boards, and commissions to assist with county governing. Just as LOWA Board members have liaison relationships to the various committees, the Orange County Supervisors have similar relationships and duties. Supervisor relationships and liaisons are both internal to the county and external. Various internal relationships include Airport Commission, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Health Center Commission, School Board, Social Services Advisory Board, Volunteer Fire Chief’s Association, Germanna Wilderness Area Steering Committee, and liaisons with the towns and LOWA. External Relationships include the Central Virginia Jail Authority, Rapidan Service Authority, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, and the Virginia Association of Counties.

Like LOWA, the Supervisors have appointed citizens to serve on various boards and committees. Some of these appointments are assigned by voting district so that each Supervisor has a specific slot on a committee or board and others are at-large. A number of LOW residents are serving with the county and I will mention them so that you know who is supporting your county government. Currently serving members are:

Jerry Hubbell Airport Commission

Serge Ogranovitch Board of Zoning Appeals

John Licata Economic Development Authority

Simon Gray Germanna Community College Board

David Kraus Library Board

Bryan Nicol Planning Commission

Bud Moody Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services

Robert Fuqua Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board

Janis Rieley Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board\

Pamela Frederick Skyline Community Action Partnership

Steven Blahut Social Services Advisory Board

William Logan Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board Terence Maple Tourism Advisory Committee

Please let these people know that you appreciate their service on your behalf. If you have questions about county government, or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at lframe@ orangecountyva.gov.

Orange County

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toys were collected by the Toys for Tots pickleball tournament.

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DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999.

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FALL/WINTER SERVICES: Seasoned Firewood, Aeration, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Bobcat Services, Driveway Restoration, & Miscellaneous Clean-up. Free estimates, Stanley Lawn Care, 540308-8072.

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HANDYMAN PLUS - LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. Serving LOW over 25 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.

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JOE’S TRENCHING & Stump Grinding. Offering Grading for Shed Preparation. Call for great rates, 804-424-0025. Licensed & Insured. Visit us at JoesTrenching.com or Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/stumpandtrench/.

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LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, Installation, Maintenance. Professional Tree Removal. Excavations- basements, water lines, lot clearing. Residential, Commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@ gmail.com

LANDSCAPINGHARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

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LEAF REMOVAL, French Drain, Culvert Pipe, Wood Fence, Landscaping, Storm Damage Tree Service, Overgrowth Cutback/ Bush Hogging, Gravel Installation, Power Washing, Junk Removal. Call/Text: 540-850-8060. Trinity Home Improvements, LLC. www. trinityhomeimprovementsva.com/.

LEO’S TREE Removal & Landscaping. Reliable and Honest, 571-719-0784.

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NEED WORK around the house? We do Flooring, Tile, Custom Wood Work, Construction and Cleaning needs. Contact us at 540-538-3938 or 240-856-0508.

NON-MEDICAL, SENIOR In Home Care. Home Comfort Solution’s LLC. Licensed and insured. 12 plus year’s experience. References upon request. Yonna Philipp Administrator 540-717-8245 .

NOTARY LOW- Mobile Local Services- Saturdays and evenings upon request. Beth 540-226-2402.

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PET-SITTING / DOG Walking. Lisa Ward of “Ward of the Dogs” specializes in Lake of the Woods dogs. Your house or mine. To discuss your pet-sitting needs, call 520-612-5190.

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ROOFING and REPAIRS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

ROOFING REPLACEMENT and Repairs, Class A Contractor. 540-8451047 or Barbara at 240-271-3737.

SMALL HAUL. 540-735-7977.

SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-287-7143, 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 & BUSH Trimming Tree Removal Topping Stump Grinding Crown Reduction Lot Clearing Deadwood Removal Crane service 24Hr emergency service Free estimates Please call or text! 571359-9303.

TREE CARE/REMOVAL - Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794.

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TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128.

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.

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.

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MOVING SALE: Black end tables, sofa, vintage magazine table, farmhouse dining table with drawers, four chairs and a matching bench, a painting and prints. Phone 540-845-9585 for viewing and prices.

PORTABLE HOME Generator by Generac - GP 5500, 6875 watts starting, used approx. 20 hours. $700. 540-661-7646.

GOLF – Golf Professional Part-Time. Ensure guest satisfaction, provide golf instruction, implement and coordinate golf events, tournaments, outings, leagues, junior/youth golf camps, teaching clinics and other golf programs designed to improve services to enhance competitive positioning in the marketplace. Requirements include a PGA Level A1 certification or higher. Hours are flexible and compensation is negotiable. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required along with social media proficiency. This position will require working evening and weekend hours.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

• Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector, Full-Time hourly position to provide inspections and enforcement for land disturbing activities. Requirements include: (1) Able to obtain DCR E&S Inspector Certification (2) Minimum 1 year experience in constructions & storm water management, (3) Some college with degree preferred in environmental science or related field; (4) Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (5) Knowledge of GIS programs preferred

$1,000 SIGN ON BonusVirginia Regional Transit is seeking FT/PT CDL Drivers to operate a passenger service in and around the Culpeper area. Benefits apply. Call Judy at 540-338-1610, ext. 1204, for further information. www.vatransit. org, EOE M/F/D/V.

NOW HIRING Detailers, Laborers, Marine Techs. www. lowmarine.com/ContactUsEmployment

• Environmental Resources Manager, Full-Time salaried position. To provide expertise and make management decisions for recreational lakes and surface water issues. Additional responsibilities include: budgetary and personnel items pertaining to lakes, marinas, stormwater management, and regulation enforcement. This position conducts monitoring, research, data collection, and analyses related to lakes and tributaries for implementing long-term watershed management strategies, operating two dams in accordance with VA regulations. Required skills include GIS, technical writing, interpreting environmental data, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with administration, community committees, and other association departments. Qualifications: A minimum of B.S. in limnology, biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources management, or other closely related field. Two-three years’ experience in management of water resources, especially recreational lakes, can be substituted.

MAINTENANCE: Roads Full-Time hourly position. Operate vehicles and equipment as required to maintain and repair streets, patch holes, install/maintain street signs, cut brush and seasonably remove snow and ice. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., use a variety of hand tools, chain saws and vehicles. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions in loud noise level and exposed to fumes, hot liquids, and materials. HS diploma required with one year related experience.

• Custodian Full-time hourly position, responsible for keeping assigned building clean and pleasant for workers and residents. The majority of work is performed in LOW facilities and common areas. Some prior experience is preferred.

• Grounds Full-Time Hourly Positions. 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.

CLUBHOUSE. Part-Time positions:

• Servers. Excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and energy. Work schedule: 4 to 10 PM, Wed. through Sun. along with some holidays. Must be 18 and older. Some restaurant experience preferred.

• Sous/Saute Kitchen Lead to accurately prepare and cook a variety of meats, poultry and seafood as well as vegetables and other food items using various kitchen equipment. Duties include plating and garnishing. Complying with Clubhouse standards for portion sizes, cooking methods and other policies essential. 2 yrs. min. experience.

• Dishwashers. Load, run and unload dishwasher, wash/store all tableware and kitchenware. Maintain adequate level of cleaning supplies.

• Food Expeditor to bring food from the line to the table ensuring proper garnish and food temperature, keep expo station clean and stocked.

FAREWAYS CAFE- Part-Time positions:

• Servers. Must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Some restaurant experience preferred.

• Line Cooks. Accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products. One year experience is preferred, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit.

• Busser to remove soiled dishes from dining room to kitchen, sanitize tables, set tables and assist servers when needed.

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.

The Childhelp organization exists for the primary purpose of helping victims of child abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention, and treatment. The programs they implement have significantly impacted children in every state in the United States. More than 11 million children in fact

But, like most organizations, it is largely the things that happen within an organization locally that impacts our specific community the most Childhelp is no exception and we are proud to have Childhelp as a local neighbor.

The Lake of the Woods Auxiliary Chapter of Childhelp participates in special enrichment programs for individual children on a one-onone basis, including Birthday Baskets, a Library Program, and the Special Friends initiative

Coldwell Banker Elite Realtor Joann HargraveRoth has been a member of the Lake of the Woods Auxiliary Chapter for years. She, along with her late husband Don have volunteered in many capacities such as being Christmas Buddies and Reading Buddies to name a couple.

Coldwell Banker Elite, in addition to providing outstanding service to our clients, is dedicated to serving our community’s great needs For more information, please email Joann at jroth@cbeva.com.

Grove, VA 22508

JOANN HARGRAVEROTH Lake of the Woods Auxiliary Member