Lake Currents, November 19, 2021

The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 19, No. 15

540.972.2237

LOWA.org

/LOWAssociation

November 19, 2021

Photo by Dan McFarland

Roy Nalley, of the LOWA Maintenance Department, test-drives the new dredge (a Cat 306 Excavator/Barge combination) in the Flat Run Forebay.

The dredge, with its bigger bucket and longer arm, will be deployed to remove silt and sediment from various locations in both lakes.

Temporary Road Delays during Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 27, 8:30 to 9:30 AM

540-972-2230

Reminder to Remove Political Signs Please note: In accordance with LOWA regulation V.H.3, now that election day has come and gone, please remove all political signs, flags and banners.

President's Letter 2 Board Goals 2 Association News 2 - 11 General Manager 3 Board Minutes 3 Calendar 7, 8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 17 Classifieds 18 - 19

Saturday, Nov. 20 LOWA Committee Fair 1-4 PM, Clubhouse Wednesday, Nov. 24 LOWA Maintenance closed at 11 AM LOWA Offices closed at 12:30 PM Fareways Café closed at 2 PM Vehicle Barcode hours: 10 AM-noon Thursday, Nov. 25 Happy Thanksgiving!

Closures: LOWA Offices Closed Fareways Café, Equestrian Center, LOW Trash Compactor Closed Golf/Pro Shop closed at 3 PM

The front nine of the Golf Course will be used for the Turkey Trot.

Road Delays may occur at the following locations: • Holes 1 & 2, 4000 Lakeview Parkway • Holes 3 & 4, Pine Valley Road • Holes 4 & 5, 3900 Lakeview Parkway • Holes 7 & 8, Sand Trap Lane • Holes 8 & 9, Eagle Court

Friday, Nov. 26 LOWA Offices Closed Saturday, Nov. 27 Member Services Closed Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 2022-2023 LOWA Budget Presentations 9 AM, Community Center See p. 4 for schedule Friday, Dec. 3 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7 PM, near Fitness Center

Saturday, Dec. 4 Christkindlmarkt 9 AM-3 PM, Community Center Wednesday, Dec. 15 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center, Zoom LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL

Association News

President’s Letter

by Pete Brown

At our last Board meeting on a cold Saturday morning, the parking lot was full. It wasn’t to attend the meeting, but to watch the kids’ soccer games.

Temperatures were not much above freezing, but enthusiasm was high. Parents were bundled up on the sidelines. The young people that can play sports outside in shorts can also stand at the bus stop without wearing a coat in wintry weather. I get cold just thinking about it.

Calling for volunteers: Our annual Committee Fair will take place this Saturday, Nov. 20, from 1 PM to 4 PM in the Clubhouse. The Board of Directors relies on Committees to help form policy. We have 25 committees that are the research and development, arms and legs, subject matter experts, and “heavy lifters” of Lake of the Woods. Come and meet with members of the committees and learn more about what they do. Here is your chance to get involved in one of our committees that matches your area of expertise or interest.

Now that clocks have fallen back, it gets dark early. Dogs must still be walked, mail picked up, and people still need a little exercise after work walking outside. Please drive carefully.

This is a season of reflection on the things for which we are grateful. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

LOWA Board of Director Goals 2021-2022 1. Maintaining Financial Stability Explore financial options toward 2022-2023 Budget decisions that enable LOWA to sustain itself through COVID-19 by offsetting possible amenity and administrative income loss. Consider (1) deferral of new capital projects, (2) use of New Construction & Replacement (NCR) Reserves income toward Repair and Replacement Reserve and New Asset and Improvement expenses and (3) use of other prudent financial decisions that (A) promote financial stability (B) preserve Association assets (C) avoid an assessment increase of no more than six percent and (D) avoid deferred maintenance.

Manage the FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023 budgets as complementary to optimize operating cash.

(Overarching Goal 7) 2. Lakes and Stormwater Management Plan Implementation Develop a priority list of projects for the next five years based on the Fall 2021 A. Morton Thomas and Associates Lakes and Storm Water Management Plan Study. Review the study at a working group level, then Board level, and determine action steps regarding the following: 1) whether increased staff may be necessary to meet desired levels of leaf removal and ditch repair 2) addressing water runoff from fairways through capital projects and 3) establishing metrics to measure the effectiveness of lakes and stormwater management projects. Complete design, bid, and award the Patrick Henry Court to Small Marina Drainage Improvement Project by Spring/Summer 2022. Begin construction by Summer 2022, if advantageous.

(Overarching Goals 1, 2)

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3. Automation of Amenity Payments Continue efforts to automate payments, including memberships, amenity fees, guest passes and all applicable liability waivers. Define objectives for users and administrators for A) guest waiver and pay at remote location B) electronic signature and C) reduce paper. Explore online single amenity membership registration form with waiver. Begin with paperless early boat registrations (Spring 2022) and pay-on-site with pickleball/tennis and pools (Summer 2022).

(Overarching Goal 6)

The Join us for...

540-972-2221 * Takeout Available www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse

Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch!

Dinning Room Hours: Wed: 5-9 PM Thurs-Fri: 5-10 PM Sat: 11 AM-10 PM Sun: 1-4 PM Sun Brunch: 10 AM-1 PM (Closed Monday & Tuesday)

4. Main Gate/Third Gate Pursue resolution to Main Gate inbound congestion as a first step in addressing community traffic issues. Use a working group and retain an engineer to develop Main Gate strategies and report to the Board by AprilMay 2022. Review the 2016 Welford Study. Afterward, use working group and engineer to develop strategies for a long-term solution, including building a Third Gate. Provide progress report to Board by August 2022.

(Overarching Goals 1, 2, 4) 5. Roadway Infrastructure Consider a strategic plan to convert chip and tar to asphalt paving. Define objectives, consult with paving companies, consider various approaches (including phasing), and develop financial plan by August 2022 (Overarching Goals 1, 2, 4) Adopted, November 6, 2021

Menu online

Vegan & Vegetarian options available

Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.

Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Pete Brown Vice Pres.: Teri Vickery Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Rick Rappoport Directors: Jennifer Zukowski

Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks

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General Manager:

Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)

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

Director of Finance:

Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)

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 is the official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc; all content in this newsletter is published at the discretion of the LOWA Board of Directors and Management (USPS 872-400) and is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508.

LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Note: These minutes are provided for member review

Present Others Phillip Brown, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Teri Vickery, Vice President Linda Brooks, Recorder Walter Diercks, Treasurer Richard Rappoport, Secretary Jennifer Zukowski Clifton Wilks Absent Carl Clawson Call to Order

Thanksgiving at LOW for Everyday Good Deeds

by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ®CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM Happy Thanksgiving, LOW! The big question this week is: who is a blessing in your life for whom you are thankful? I try to live by the creed: “Be a thankful person.” I hope you do too.

I am thankful for the employees and volunteers that help keep LOWA one of the best large-scale communities in Virginia.

I have the privilege of working with many dedicated individuals on the LOWA staff. I’m thankful for all the big and little things that these men and women do -- the everyday good deeds that keep LOW moving forward.

• Good deeds such as the Fareways Cafe server who recently performed the Heimlich maneuver to save a member in distress.

(See Viewpoints on Page 14.)

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Big things such as maintenance staff inspecting the dams during severe weather, dredging sediment from lake coves, and plowing roads and parking lots during snow season.

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Helpful acts such as the Roads crew heavy truck driver coming in on a Sunday to push up the leaf and branch pile to keep the 9.9 Maintenance Area organized.

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Timely actions such as the Security officer performing a welfare check at the home of a senior who doesn’t answer the phone when an out-of-town relative calls.

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Little things such as the riding instructor teaching horsemanship to a Member’s grandchild.

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Cancelled prior to meeting)

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

4. PRESENTATION: Planning Committee List of New Asset and Improvement Reserve Projects for the Five-year Capital Plan.

Planning Committee Chair Jim Zavrel summarized the steps taken by the Committee to review and rate proposed projects for inclusion in the 2022-2026 Five-year Capital Plan. The Committee also held a Town Hall meeting to get member input, and aligned each project with the Board’s adopted Overarching Goals and Strategies and the draft Board Goals for 2021-22 board term, as closely as possible. A chart was submitted to the Board summarizing the Committee’s recommendations and rationale for approval, conditional approval, deferral or denial of specific projects. The Board will consider the Planning Committee’s recommendations in preparing the FY2022-23 budget.

And don’t forget our volunteer leaders on the Board of Directors and Committees that give up their time and talents to make decisions and give advice on topics from lake health to lap swimming, budgets to burgers, and planning to pickleball courts.

When you add up all these everyday good deeds, you and I really have quite a lot for which to be thankful here at LOW. Thank you also to our LOW members who stay current on their assessments and give us helpful feedback on the operation of your community.

I hope your Thanksgiving is equally as blessed. Enjoy and be safe!

P.S. Please use TEK Control to check in your guests TODAY! Don’t wait. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year at the Main Gate.

Security will be implementing congestion control measures that day to help keep check-in as smooth as possible.

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2. OPEN SESSION Pledge of Allegiance President Brown called the meeting to order and into Open Session at 10:02 a.m. in the Community Center.

2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Secretary Rappoport confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice made to all members of record.

2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Vickery, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda.

2.4 Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2021, October 20, 2021 and October 26, 2021.

Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2021 Meeting of the Membership.

Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2021 Regular Board meeting.

Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2021 Special Board meeting.

Association News

Regular Board of Directors Meeting November 6, 2021, Unapproved Minutes 10 AM, Community Center

See November 6 Board Minutes on p. 12 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-9722237, press 0. Email: Frontdesk@ LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Limited Walk-in service Vehicle Bar Code Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 2-4:30 PM Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM-noon

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.

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

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

Community Center: 540-972-9680

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

Daily 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily

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

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 and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays

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Association News Lake Currents November 19, 2021

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

Schedule for Presentation of 2022-2023 Budget to Finance & Planning Community Center Tuesday Tuesday 11/30/2021 11/30/2021 9-12 1-5 X X

Dept Code

Department

Overview Fee Schedule 101 102 304 202 306

Administration Security Pools Fitness Community Activities

501 502 503 303

General Maintenance Roads Grounds Environmental Resources

301 201 401 402 310/510

Community Center Wednesday Wednesday 12/01/2021 12/01/2021 9-12 1-5

X X X X X X X X X X X

Equestrian Communications Clubhouse Fareways Golf Operations

X X X X

Capital Plan

Tree Removal Requests

by Rachel Johnson, Environmental Resources/ECC Admin Assistant As of Nov. 18, the ECC will not be accepting any tree removal requests (live or dead) until the spring. The exception to this would be if the tree(s) present a hazard or danger to the lot owner or his/her property. If you have any questions, please contact the ECC office at 540-972-2211.

Pro Tips:

Pssst…we hear Santa will be visiting on a LOW fire truck again this year.

Watch for him on the following nights:

Dec. 17, 18, and 19.

Use TekControl for all your holiday guests and be sure to register your guests by November 24th! the 102 Lakeview Parkway address for direct 1. Use GPS navigation to the main / visitor’s gate. an E-pass or make sure that your guests have 2. Use their photo ID and your address, name and phone number handy at the gate.

with barcodes should use the 3. Members back gate, especially during peak hours

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Community Center Thursday 12/2/2021 9-12

What “De-bundling” Our Cable Bill Means

by William Lukaczyk, External Affairs Committee

Lately there seems to be some misunderstanding about the Environmental Control Committee, so we thought the Lake Currents would be a good place to clarify a few things.

The ECC is the only committee chartered by the covenants of Lake of the Woods. Our primary purpose is to “approve or disapprove in writing, before any work Is commenced, all plans and specifications for any structure or improvement to be erected or moved upon any residential lot.”

What does that mean? Let me give you examples - and these are not all-inclusive. Any new construction, whether a new home, an addition, a deck, retaining walls, patio, docks, sheds, or firepit, must be evaluated to see if the plans adhere to the regulations of the Association. Before the exterior of any home is painted a different color, or a tree over six inches is cut down, it must be approved. If you’re not sure - no problem - just call the ECC office and ask, 540-972-2211.

Whenever a property owner wants to make a change to their property’s exterior, they fill out paperwork and a member of the committee goes to the site and completes an evaluation. At the following ECC meeting, the committee member presents their evaluation and the committee votes. The committee Covenant Enforcement 2021 has the right to disapprove any plans orStatistics details thatAs areAugust not in accordance with Matilde Barone, with Inspector Environmental Control of the subject regulations or areBy not in harmony the general surroundings lot, or adjacent buildings or structures. We know nobody likes to be told no Violations Statistics when they’re trying to enhance their property. Our goal is to collaborate with Year to date Violations 722 The most common every member to achieve a New mutually satisfactory outcome whenever possible. violations were Signs, August Violations 18 Number post, unsightly Resolved Violations The ECC also makes recommendations to the Board 12 of Directors.

Times Violationswere first made, 104 change. When our covenantsRemaining and regulations who ever heard of a fancy outdoor kitchen? So, from time to time, when the committee believes our reguAugust Violation Expenses Cost Qty. Subtotal lations need to beFirst updated or clarified, we40.00 makex a recommendation Class Letters $ 15 $ to the Board.

600.00 In closing, the ECC works We 3uphold the regulaSecond Letters /Certified Mail $for you, the 60.00homeowner. x $ 180.00 Demand letter from LOWA Attorney $ 600.00 x 0 $ same thingstions.

As volunteers and homeowners ourselves, we want the MONTHLY COST TO ASSOCIATION $ 780.00 you do - to keep our property TOTAL values up, our nuisance properties down, and to preserve the qualities that brought us all to Lake of the Woods.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the ECC office at 540-972-2211

De-bundling is a new word that cable companies don’t want you to know.

It’s the word the industry uses when you break your cable bill apart and move some of those charges elsewhere.

When looking at each part, people are realizing that they could save money or get better enjoyment by not buying everything from one place. However, you realize that the one thing you can’t realistically stop paying for is internet service.

Consider these parts.

Internet Service: This is the backbone that all your “internet of things” need. You need it and must pay it, unless you have a friendly neighbor helping you out.

Television: Modern TV programming does not come from big TV networks anymore. Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, HBOmax, Paramount+, and many more can be viewed on your TV or on other devices such as a laptop or tablet. You can take it with you outside the home. Many streaming sources also sell local air TV channels too. Many new shows or your favorite sports team may not be on the local cable. There are so many new choices now if you do not limit yourself to the old set top box.

Wi-Fi Hardware: You can pay the cable company to rent a Wi-Fi access point. But you can also buy them, and they don’t cost you every month. Many modem/Wi-Fi Router combo prices are under $100.

Home Phone: Most people have ditched their old telephone line. Cell phones eliminated this need. If you still want a home phone, you can get VOIP (Voice over Internet) for as low as $60 per year.

Everything else the cable company pitches: You can get that from other sources, or not buy it.

The bottom line is that you must buy internet to make most everything else work. When our current monopoly internet supplier slows down and has high prices, we need to build a fiber to the home system to make it right.

If you are interested in a town hall meeting about fiber-optic Internet alternatives, email us at lowftth@gmail.com.

Covenant Enforcement Statistics As September 2021

by Matilde Barone, Inspector Environmental Control Violations Statistics Year to date Violations New September Violations Resolved Violations Remaining Violations September Violation Expenses First Class Letters $ Second Letters /Certified Mail $ Demand letter from LOWA Attorney $

759 37 55 89

Cost

The most common violations were Signs, Number post, unsightly

Qty. 37 $ 11 $ 0 $

40.00 x 60.00 x 600.00 x

TOTAL MONTHLY COST TO ASSOCIATION $

Subtotal 1,480.00 660.00 -

2,140.00

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the ECC office at 540-972-2211

Covenant Enforcement Statistics As October 2021

by Matilde Barone, Inspector Environmental Control Violations Statistics Year to date Violations New October Violations Resolved Violations Remaining Violations October Violation Expenses First Class Letters $ Second Letters /Certified Mail $ Demand letter from LOWA Attorney $

Cost

40.00 x 60.00 x 600.00 x

773 14 40 64

The most common violations were Signs, Number post, unsightly

Qty. 14 $ 4 $ 2 $

TOTAL MONTHLY COST TO ASSOCIATION $

Thursday November 4, - Saturday, December 4, 2021

Subtotal 560.00 240.00 1,200.00

Collections coordinated by :

2,000.00

LOW Lioness Lions Club

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the ECC office at 540-972-2211

David Wilkinson

(540) 907-5800 Billy Jack

snapperjackyardcare@gmail.com

Please drop off NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS at any of the following locations: 

LOW Clubhouse & Fareways Café

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LOW Lions Velona Building (Saturdays, Nov.6th - Dec 4th, 9:00-11:30 AM)

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by Elizabeth Dulaney, Vice Chairperson

Association News

Environmental Control Committee: Who Are We?

LOW Lioness Book Sale, Ferris Building (November 27th, 8:30 AM -12:30 PM)

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The Licata Group, Attn: Pat Licata (Near CVS)

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Association News

2021 Winter Pony Camp Join us for winter fun with our ponies at Winter Pony Camp! Open to ages 5 -12.

December 27 - 30 11 AM - 2 PM $250 members, $300 non-members Space is limited, contact the Equestrian Center to register! 540-972-2238 Go Ca t Ca ndy ne s?

Holiday Home Decorating Contest LOWA is once again pleased to sponsor the 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.

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Contest Rules & Deadlines

December 3: Deadline to register your home for one category.

December 9: Deadline to decorate your home.

December 10-12: Garden Club will judge homes.

December 13: Winners notified.

December 17: Winners published in Lake Currents.

Visit www.LOWA.org/HolidayHomes2021 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.

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

Dinner with Santa at YOUR CLUBHOUSE Sunday, December 12, 2021 4:00 to 7:00 pm Menu Garden Salad with white balsamic or

garlic ranch dressing Rolls and Butter Fried chicken Green beans Macaroni and cheese Cookies and Brownies

Reservations are required $15.95 For Adults $9.95 Kids under 12 Kids 3 and under Free Call 540-972-2221 to make your

Reservation and payment is due when you make your reservation

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

Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 9 AM 2022-2023 LOWA Budget Presentations, CC See p. 4 for schedule

November 19 - 25 LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Nov 16

8 AM 12 PM

SCAMS 2021- Presented by Deputy, Ron Kesner, Triad Coordinator

1 PM

Real Virginia

2 PM

Joint Meeting, Orange County Board of Supervisors / LOWA Board – Nov 17

5 PM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Nov 16 November 26 - Dec 2

8 AM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Nov 16

12 PM

SCAMS 2021- Presented by Deputy, Ron Kesner, Triad Coordinator

1 PM

Real Virginia

2 PM

Joint Meeting, Orange County Board of Supervisors / LOWA Board – Nov 17

5 PM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Nov 16

Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. For schedule updates, check online at www.LOWA.org/ Calendar.

Investment/Treasurer: 11/22, 1 PM, CC Golf: 11/22, 3 PM, WC External Affairs: 11/22, 7 PM, CC Rules: 11/23, 3 PM, Zoom Safety/Security: 12/1, 3 PM, CC ECC: 12/2, 9 AM, WC Ad Hoc Woods Center: 12/2, 3 PM, CC Finance: 12/6, 2 PM, CC, Zoom Fitness:12/7, 3 PM, CC • 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.

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.

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

COMMITTEE FAIR

Saturday, November 20 1:00 – 4:00 PM Clubhouse

Connect · Learn · Join Drop by committee booths and meet committee members.

Come out and see some of our community’s best bakers, crafters, and artisans displaying and selling their work for the upcoming holiday season!

This year’s vendors include: Backwards Canvas, Lazy Lyon Coffee, Blue Sparrow Giftery, LOW Hooks & Needles, Castaway Jewelry, Creatively Yours, and SO MANY MORE!!!

For questions or more information, call the Community Center at (540) 972-9680

LOW Community Center: December 4th, 2021, 9am-3pm

Learn about the many committees to choose from and volunteer to serve as a member, alternate or advisor!

Refreshments Available Members Lounge Open

What Sparks Your Interest?

Board of Boating Examiners Clubhouse Communications Elections Environmental Control Equestrian

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Annual Christkindlmarkt

Wednesday, December 15 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom

Association News

Saturday, November 20 1-4 PM LOWA Committee Fair, CH

External Affairs Fareways Finance Fitness Golf Honor Awards Lakes Legal & Compliance Maintenance & Ecology Nominating Pickleball / Tennis Planning Pools Rules Safety & Security

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Association News

Saturday, November 20 1-4 PM LOWA Committee Fair (CH).

C a lend a r of Ev e nts

SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location

Wednesday, November 24 LOWA Offices Closed at 12:30 PM. Maintenance Closed at 11 AM. 10 AM-12 PM Vehicle Bar Code Hours at LOWA Member Services.

4-8 PM Meet & Greet at the Clubhouse, Sections 4 and 13. Info: 540-972-2221.

Friday, November 26 LOWA Offices Closed Saturday, November 27 LOWA Member Services Closed 8:30 AM Turkey Trot (Pro Shop).

Info: 540-972-2230.

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Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 9 AM 2022-2023 LOWA Budget Presentations, CC. See p. 4 for schedule

CC

9:15-10 AM

M, W, F

Church 540-972-9060

CC

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

F

Al.goodwyn@gmail.com

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

M

Sonja 540-972-1734

Senior Softball 50+

HF

9 AM

F

Square Dancers Club

CC

7:30-9:30 PM

2 / 4 /5 F

Dick 703-298-6254

Stretch and Flex

CC

8:30-9:15 AM

M, W, F

Frances 540-972-5435

Volleyball Adult/coed

CC

7-11 PM

SA

Michael 540-809-7406

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

CH Pool

9 AM & 10 AM

M, W, F

Carol 540-972-6739

Yoga

FC

9:15 AM (varies)

SA

FB Group: LOW YogaBonnieBell

$

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Barry 540-972-8964 th

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Yoga Gentle

$

FC

10:30 AM

W

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga Chair

$

FC

10:30 AM

M

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga Flow

$

FC

M, W

Rebekah 908-358-8406

9 AM FUN (subject to change)

Time

Day

Contact

AARP Meeting

CH

9:30 AM

3 M

Carolyn 540-972-3306

Bridge, Sunday Duplicate

WC

7 PM

SU

Joe 540-972-8052

Bridge, Wed Ladies

WC

9 AM-3 PM

W

Betty 785-8882

Bocce Club

CC, Rm. 1

7 PM

3 TH

Dirk 540-402-5557 Lowbocce@gmail.com

Friday, December 3 7 PM Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (near the Fitness Center).

Book Club, LOW

Wilderness Lib.

1 PM

2nd W

540-972-9284

Saturday, December 4 9 AM-3 PM Christkindlmarkt (CC).

Info: 540-972-9680.

Civic Club Meeting

Pat 540-735-7998

Civil War Study Group

Charles 540-972-2401

Closet Quilters

Maureen 540-972-7010

Deadline for submissions to the Dec. 17 issue of Lake Currents is Dec. 6.

10 AM

1st W

Nancy 540-972-2599

Craft Group

LOWC

9:30-11:45 AM

TU

Debra 540-399-1210

DAR Susannah Chandler

CC

1 PM

2 SA

Betty Larson 540-661-7202

Democratic Club

CC

1 PM

2nd W

Kerry 540-220-8547

nd

Marguerite 540-972-3681

Friends of Wildlife (FOWL)

CC

7 PM

4th W

FB: livingwithwildlifeatlow

Fun Bunch 55+

CC

10 AM-1 PM

TU

John 540-972-5611

Garden Club

CH

12:30 PM

2 M

Jan 540-972-1630

Litter Pick-up in LOW

Around LOW

9 AM

3 SA

Jan 540-972-1630

LOW Arts

CC

2 PM

1 W

Jennifer 703-508-1104

LOW Hooks & Needles

CC

9-11 AM

TH

Sharon 540-812-5652

nd

Happy Tails Dog Club

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LOW Lioness Club

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Chess Club

Advertising Info? Call 540-9722278 or email LakeCurrents@LOWA.org Media Kit online at LOWA.org

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Contact

Basketball Seniors 50+

ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & Location

Wednesday, December 1 2 PM LOW Arts Meeting (CC). Info: www.lakeofthewoodsart.com.

4-8 PM Meet & Greet at the Clubhouse, Sections 3 and 6. Info: 540-972-2221.

Day

Aerobics Forever Fit

Thursday, November 25 Happy Thanksgiving!

Closures: LOWA Offices, Equestrian Center, Fareways Cafe, LOW Trash Compactor. Golf/Pro Shop closed at 3 PM.

Time

Donalda 540-412-2857/Jan 540-755-2696

LOW Lions Club

CC

1 TH

Linda 571-328-9247

LOW Players

CC

7 PM

2 W

Dave 540-972-6289

Mahjongg Mothers of Preschoolers

CC

1-4 PM

M

Debby 540-412-5240

LOWC, Founders

9:15 AM

1st /3rd W

Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org

Photography Club, LOW

CC

7 PM

4 M

Bill 540-834-9866

Pick & Sing

WC

6:30 PM

2 /4 TU

FB Groups/lowpickandsing

Republican Club, LOW

CC

7 PM

2 M

Dave 703-618-3658

Veterans Club

LLCH

7 PM

4 TH

Mike 571-235-5313

Wilderness Toastmasters

Zoom

6:30 PM

1 /3 TU

WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com

Woodworkers Club

CC

7 PM

4th TU

Glynn 703-625-3849

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nd

th

nd

th

nd th st

rd

Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page

LGA News

Solos December Schedule

Our official LGA Season has come to an end. We held our Fall Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 29. Special thanks to Dawn Lofdahl and Sue Flores for doing an outstanding job on organizing the Fall Awards Luncheon.

Our new Officers for the 2021-2022 are: Karen Woods, President; Lori Barnes, lst Vice President; Kitty MacFadden, 2nd Vice President; Karen Cakouros, Secretary; Gail McCarthy, Treasurer; Phyllis Sakole and Pat Shrader, 18-Hole Tournament Chairs; Mary Jane Atwater and Judy Ludgivsen, 9-Hole Tournament Chairs; Sharon Carmicael and Denise Reese, Nominating Committee.

Special thanks to Dottie Lohr who coordinated the donations and food for the Wilderness Food Pantry this year. She reported that the LGA has generously given $5,365.00 in addition to a numerous amount of food items for the Wilderness Food Pantry from Nov. 1, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2021. Food donations can be placed in the LGA Closet.

Match Play Winners this year were Heidi Brown in the 18-Hole Ladies Group, and Diane Ressa in the 9-Hole Ladies Group.

Ringer Award Winners this year for the 18-Hole Ladies group were: Silver: Flight A – Low Gross – Nancy King, Low Net – Sharon Debnam; Flight B – Low Gross – Anne Smith, Low Net – Heidi Brown.

Green: Flight A – Low Gross – Sue Collie, Low Net – Joan Rudisill; Flight B – Low Gross – Sherry Newman, Low Net – Brenda Agnew; Flight C – Low Gross – Karen Woods, Low Net – Phyllis Sakole.

Ringer Award for the 9 Hole Ladies Group was Toni Keating.

Most Improved Awards were given to: 18-Hole Ladies – Sue Collie; 9-Hole Ladies – Jane Neubig.

Our Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Clubhouse on Friday, Dec. 3.

We are collecting donations for families in need. Donations can be placed in the LGA Box in the Pro Shop or brought to the Luncheon on Dec. 3.

With the holidays upon us, you may need a break to relax and enjoy a meal with pleasant conversation. Our club meets on Wednesdays for brunch or dinner. This month, we will also attend a performance of the LOW Players Christmas presentation. To join us, please contact Pam Nalls (POC) at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. Our December schedule is provided by Diane Welborn.

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• Wed, Dec. 15 – Bella Cucina, 4444 Germanna Highway. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

• Wed, Dec. 22 – Mama’s, Locust Grove, 32311 Constitution Highway. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

• Wed, Dec. 29 – Guacamole Mexican Restaurant on Constitution Highway/Rt 20. Meet there at 4:30 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

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2021 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Near the Fitness Center Join us live and in-person for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Special guest appearance from Santa!

Lake Currents November 19, 2021

LOWA is selling a vacant lot suitable for home construction

7 PM LOW Players Carolers & Refreshments 7:30 PM Ceremony Per CDC Guidelines, please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated or if you are vaccinated and unable to social distance in a crowd.

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Original Art for the Holidays

Feeding Wildlife – In a Word, Don’t

LOW Community

by Jen Heinz, Chair, LOW Arts

by Linda & David Sam, Members, Friends of Wildlife at the Lake

The next LOW Arts meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 2 PM in the Community Center Game Room. During our business meeting, we will be electing new officers for the coming year and formulating the 2022 calendar of events. Our “artist in the spotlight” will be Deanne Lawrence. If you visited our September art show you probably saw Deanne’s unique stone houses and miniatures, perfect for your fairy (or troll) garden. Deanne will be showing us her technique for creating these outdoor-friendly works of art.

New members and visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings.

Our Online Holiday Shop is now open for the season through Dec. 10, at www. lakeofthewoodsart.com. Browse our galleries and pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family on your holiday shopping list. Our artists will deliver your purchases right to your front door.

Among the artists featured for the first time in our Online Holiday Shop is Karen Weingartner. Karen and her husband recently moved to LOW from Phoenix to be closer to their family. Karen works in watercolor, acrylics, and alcohol inks. She started painting and showing her work about 10 years ago in shows and galleries around Phoenix. She ran a free arts program in Phoenix for three years and taught classes for various groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, and survivors of suicide. For the last three years before her move, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Artist Guild. Karen doesn’t shy from the bold use of color in her paintings, as evidenced by the whimsical menagerie of floral animals and stunning abstracts, available in our holiday shop.

If you’d like to be added to our email list for notices of LOW Arts events, please visit our website at www.lakeofthewoodsart.com and sign up. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

We all naturally want to help wildlife, especially during the harsh winter weather. It is, however, not a good idea to feed them, according to the experts.

Here’s why: 1–Serious health problems, like malnutrition, can occur when you don’t feed wild animals the specialized diet they require. Foods like bread, crackers, or french fries are especially problematic as they provide no nutritional value.

2–Providing food for wildlife causes dependence. Wildlife can also lose their natural fear of humans and can become a nuisance or even a safety risk.

3–Providing food may change the range of wild animals or the natural timing of movement and migration.

4–Feeding in neighborhoods can create a danger for animals and humans when inadvertent encounters between animals & vehicles occur.

5–Wildlife feeding can create competition for food, resulting in fighting and injury. It can also create crowded situations where diseases can be more easily spread (sometimes even to pets & humans).

6–And finally, IT IS ILLEGAL to feed deer or bear in our area. It is also “illegal to feed any wild animal when the feeding results in property damage, endangers people or wildlife, or creates a public health concern.” (Virginia DWR) While feeding wildlife is discouraged for all those reasons, we know many enjoy feeding backyard birds. Future articles will discuss how/when to do that, as well as how to create quality natural habitats that provide food & shelter for wildlife.

We hope you follow us on our Facebook page Living with Wildlife at LOW: www.facebook.com/LivingwithWildlifeatLOW/

Garden Club: Leaves

Lake Currents November 19, 2021

by Rose Javier, Committee Member Leaves offer great benefits to wildlife and your garden’s soil. Don’t throw them away! Allow them to do what nature intended: Protect and enrich the soil, offer food for ground-feeding birds, provide a nursery for butterfly larvae/pupae, cover for overwintering queen bumblebees and other beneficial insects and microbes, and afford animals like frogs and salamanders places to hunt and hide. Leaves are packed with trace minerals that trees draw up from deep in the soil, so in a wooded area leave them. When added to your garden, mulched leaves feed earthworms and beneficial microbes. They lighten heavy soils, help sandy soils retain moisture, and make an attractive mulch in the flower garden. Leaf litter breaks down with the help of mycorrhizal fungi that move carbon into soil, extract nutrients for plants, protect them from disease, and lessen soil erosion. Take raked leaves from the hardscape and place them in your planted beds, a couple of inches thick to protect the soil and provide insulation from the cold. Shredding leaves is another option, but try not to shred all the leaves before applying—it won’t help the wildlife. If you must have lawn, leave small amounts of leaves on it and mulch them in situ. Use your mower to shred leaves on grass to improve lawn health by naturally fertilizing the soil. Freshly fallen leaves are high in minerals, and don’t kill soil organisms like synthetic fertilizers do. So, do wildlife, trees, and your garden a favor and use this valuable resource nature gave us; the best part is, it’s free!

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Santa will be visiting the Lake of the Woods on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Community Center.

The Lake Youth Foundation will be taking reservations for this event as it has in past years, so each child can have their own special time with Santa.

Reservations will be taken beginning on Sunday, Nov. 21, by contacting Diane by phone at 540-972-8634 or by email at hileman1@comcast.net.

Parents and grandparents are free to take pictures of their children.

Refreshments will be served, and each child will have the opportunity to make a Christmas ornament while waiting to see Santa.

This event is free to LOW residents, but LYF always welcomes donations to help us fund our scholarship program and other fun family events. Please check out our website at www.lakeyouth.org for more information about our foundation.

If you love to plan children’s activities, please contact us at info@ lakeyouth.org, because we are always looking for extra volunteers!

Lions Tree of Love

by Peter Williams, Lake of the Woods Lions Club In three weeks, on Saturday, Dec. 11, the Lions Club Tree of Love will be dedicated and lit at the Wilderness Center at the intersection of Routes 3 and 20, across the street from Sheetz and McDonalds. For those who have been meaning to donate to the Tree and have yet to do so, you still have time to make your donation to the Lake of the Woods Lions Club Foundation and have the names of those you wish to remember, or honor, printed in the commemorative program. The tree will remain lit in the hours of darkness until the first week in January. For years, the Tree of Love has played a meaningful part in the holiday celebrations in this part of the county.

By the way, please don’t confuse it with the Lake of the Woods Association’s Christmas Tree lighting or the Living Water Community Clinic’s Tree of Life Gala, equally joyous happenings in the Lake of the Woods community!

The lights with which the trees will be decorated (white for those who have passed away, red for those to be honored for kindnesses and services, and purple in honor of our veterans) cost just $5 each, but the Lions will welcome greater donations! The Foundation is a 501-C3 organization, and your donations may be tax-deductible. All proceeds will be shared among several needy families in Lake of the Woods and Orange County to help them enjoy the Christmas holiday.

Please send your check payable to the Lake of the Woods Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 805, Locust Grove, VA 22508 with a list of those to be remembered and honored, indicating the appropriate color lights. Donations should be received by the Lions by Dec. 3 at the latest, please.

Lake Currents November 19, 2021

Mea Culpa. The last article gave the wrong ticket prices for The Players Christmas offering, We Need a Little Christmas, featuring our Show Stoppers singers, many of the same singers who were in the Players smash hit The Addams Family Musical.

We also added a second matinee for Dec. 18, at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now for $20 for adults and $18 for students. The dates are Dec. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM, and Dec.18 and 19 at 2 PM. Tickets can be purchased on our web site: www.lowplayers.org or by calling Sandie Frame at 540-972-6385.

The Show Stoppers will be singing songs you know or recognize and some that will be new to you. Join us and take a break from any worries or concerns you might have, and help us celebrate and enjoy this joyous season with music.

We are always looking for new members to join our group. Our next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2022. We usually meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the Community Center, classroom 1, starting at 7 PM. Please join us.

Photo by Terry Hileman

Santa and Mrs. Claus wait for their next young visitor at the Lake Youth Foundation sponsored Visit with Santa.

LOW Community

Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports Foundation wants to thank the community for its continued support of the events we put on for differently-abled veterans, adults, teens, and children. We had a wonderful year, welcoming back participants and their families to our beautiful lake. We were able to do most of our usual activities, except for only a few, due to safety precautions of covid.

Those who came were extremely appreciative, not only to get out of their homes and out on the water, but to the Lake of the Woods community for welcoming them back. We thank General Manager Phil Rodenberg, the resident volunteers from LOW, LOW Security for keeping our water area safe, boaters who respected our event perimeter, Ryan Richardson, who is always helpful with last minute items we need, and Maintenance who keep our parks and shared spaces clean and enjoyable. We can tell you that 2021 was a great success for us, and we couldn’t do it without Lake of the Woods and all the wonderful people who live and work here.

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5. REPORTS 5.1 Report from Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Lee Frame reported that the Board will probably be adopting the newly-drawn voting districts at their November 17th meeting here at LOW. This is done every 10 years based on census data. Volunteers are needed to serve on four County Committees: Community Services Board, the Criminal Justice Board, the Orange County Youth Commission and the Social Services Advisory Board. Elections this past week resulted in all Supervisors being re-elected.

5.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff’s Office: None.

5.3 Report from Allied-Universal Security (AUS) Security Chief Scott Walker reported that his Security staff is now 100% vaccinated against Covid-19. The body camera testing period for SCOP officers is almost over. The LOWA Board will consider approving an amendment to the AUS contract allowing the use of body cameras by SCOP officers later on today’s agenda.

Vandalism was reported at Hollyfield Park on October 31st, which is being investigated. Activity of note in October included one theft, 9 animal complaints, 15 noise complaints and 5 motor vehicle accidents. Staff responded to 173 calls for service and issued 84 traffic summonses.

5.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc.: None.

5.5 Report from Orange County School Board Representative: None.

5.6 Reports from Officers: The President, Secretary and Treasurer had no report.

Vice President Vickery reported that 18 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs attended the recent Orientation. A Committee Fair is scheduled for November 20th so interested members can learn more about the work of our 21 Committees.

A. Executive Session Actions: None.

B. Committee Liaison Reports: None.

C. Committee Changes Motion by Vickery, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee changes as presented on the Committee Change List dated November 6, 2021: (D-21-121) Name Action Committee Wendy Gwaltney Alternate Clubhouse Peter Williams Alternate Clubhouse David Cummings Resigned Legal & Compliance 5.7 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations: Coronavirus Status The General Manager noted that OSHA has issued a vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees, effective January 4. This puts LOWA in this category. Sixty-eight percent of our LOWA employees are already vaccinated. LOWA management will be discussing the need for changes to our vaccine policy to comply with the mandate.

B. Lakes Management Report On October 25, Keaton’s lake received 90 gallons of algaecide to treat the blue-green algae bloom. A second treatment is planned next week.

Residents have been advised of lake use restrictions until post-treatment water quality sampling deems it safe for human use. New higher-capacity dredging equipment has been received. Recent dredging has removed 344 cubic yards of sediment and debris from Keaton’s lake.

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N0vember 6 Board Minutes from p. 3

Decks Additions Basements Remodels Kitchens

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Bathrooms Sunrooms Insurance Restoration New Homes Etc.

Free estimates and references available upon request.

Call: 703-966-9495 Fax: 540-785-4758

C. Other Business Four shade structures have been installed at the Clubhouse pool, including one at the Snackbar, and three were installed at Sweetbriar pool. Cost of the project was $24,426, which is considerably less than the $38k budgeted for the project.

FLOW will be contributing $2,566 toward the Snackbar shade structure.

Residents have been notified that REC will be clearing power line right-ofways throughout the community over the next several months. Details were published in the November 5 issue of Lake Currents.

RFP’s have been issued for next year’s Pool Management, Golf Maintenance and Annual Financial Audit. Board action on proposals is scheduled for early in 2022.

5.8 Committee Report: External Affairs Committee Committee Secretary William Lukaczyk reported they are monitoring and researching several projects in the area, including the Redfish Solar Farm on Catharpin Road, the proposed Signature Station development just west of Walmart, Wilderness Crossing plans at the Intersection of Rtes 3 & 20, cost options for obtaining home fiber-optic cable, and third gate financing and design.

Orange County school children are wearing masks with no major outbreaks of virus, although there is a shortage of bus drivers. The real estate market has been very strong with about a 10% sales price increase over the past year.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Amendments to LOWA Bylaws Article XVI: Amendments; and LOWA Regulations Section I.K: General, Regarding the Procedure for New and Amended Bylaws and Regulations. (Resolution 2021-26) (D-21-122) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2021-26, a Policy Resolution, regarding the procedure for new and amended Bylaws and Regulations, effective immediately.

6.2 Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Regulation V: B.C. and K: Use of Individually-owned Property, Regarding Vehicles with Advertisements Parked on Private Lots. (D-21-123) Director Diercks suggested some added language to the current draft.

Due to the number of small edits already suggested throughout the draft document, it was felt the Rules and ECC Committees should undertake a follow-up review.

Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to refer the revised draft back to the Rules Committee and Environmental Control Committee for one final review before the Board accepts the final draft.

6.3 Consideration of Accepting the Level II Replacement Reserve Report FY2022 for Planning and Budgeting Purposes. (Resolution 2021-28) (D-21-124) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2021-28, an Administrative Resolution, accepting the Level II Replacement Reserve Report FY-2022 dated November 3, 2021, for planning and budgeting purposes.

6.4 Consideration of Approving Amendments to the Maintenance and Ecology Charter. (D-21-125) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the amendments to the Maintenance and Ecology Charter.

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Adopting Board Goals for the 2021-22 Board Term.

(D-21-126) Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt the Board Goals for the 2021-2022 Board term dated November 6, 2021.

7.2 Consideration of Adopting an Addendum to the LOWA and Allied Universal Security Services Agreement Regarding Body Cameras. (D-21-127) Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt the addendum to the LOWA and Allied Universal Security Services Agreement establishing the body-worn camera program. (Cost to our Operating budget is estimated to be up to $2500 annually.)

7.3 Consideration of Approving a Lot Redivision and Authorizing the President to Sign. (D-21-128) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Lot Redivision for Section 13, Lot 162 and 163, and authorize the President to sign.

8. Director Comments: None.

9. Scheduled Meetings • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in the Clubhouse. Executive Session: 1:00 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m.

• Special Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in the Clubhouse. Open Session: 6:00 p.m. Agenda: Dinner Meeting with Orange County Board of Supervisors.

• Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 1:00 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m.

10. Adjournment Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 11:38 a.m.

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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.

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.

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 Mon. through Thurs., by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 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-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540825-3100 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.

Let us help you create the outdoor space you always dreamed of!

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Human Services

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 540547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net.

Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@agingtogether.org.

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

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Nov. 26 & 27 Annual Christmas Wreaths Sale at the LOW Front Gate. The LOW Boy Scout Troop #197 will be once again selling Fresh Christmas Wreaths on Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27 from 8 AM-3 PM. Price: $30 each, which supports the scout summer camp activities. Pre-orders can be made by emailing cbjr74sa@gmail.com or calling 540-316-1456. Please come out and support the scouts while also getting into the Christmas spirit. Wreath door hangers and floor tripods are also available. In keeping with A Scout is Reverent, this year we will also be selling Christmas yard signs “Christmas begins with Christ” and “Jesus is My Reason for the Season,” $15 each, both for $25. Don’t need a wreath or sign, stop by anyway; friendly support and donations are always welcomed.

Popcorn and Peanuts Fundraiser by Boy Scouts Troop 197 and Cub Scout Pack 197 (both sponsored by Lake of the Woods Church). There are many tasty options and support for Military/First Responders is also available. To place orders please visit https://www. trails-end.com/store. At the top of the web page it will ask you for a Scout Code: To support our Cub Scout Pack please enter scout code: 0K5G17TV; or to support the Boy Scout Troop please enter scout code: DTYHU01U. We appreciate your support and wish everyone happy and healthy Holidays!

Any questions can be directed to Scout Popcorn Kernel, Jack Simons at JOSimons179@gmail.com. Pack and Troop are enrolling new scouts for the ‘21-22 year at this time. You can get information at beAScout.org.

LOW F&R Phone Directory. The 2021 Directory is available for $10, cash or check only. Pick up your copy at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg., or Ace Hardware. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. If you have changes, corrections, or deletions, please email: LOWFRTREASURER@gmail.com.

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 can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-4854181 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 8-10:30 AM. 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 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.

Orange County Humane Society of VA. Our TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) feral, free roaming cat program is in need of canned and dry cat food as well as monetary donations. All 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. Please Like us at Orange County Humane Society VA Facebook.

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.

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Veterans Club

by Fred Pulis, Member, LOW Vets

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The LOW Veterans Club will hold its annual Christmas Dinner/Dance on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Clubhouse. The dinner service will start at 6:30 PM. Disc Jockey Dicky Estes will provide music.

The Veterans Club has decided to invite, and provide free meals at the Christmas dinner to, all LOW World War II veteran residents and their guests. All LOW-resident World War II veterans are encouraged to contact Club President Michael Ferguson at 571-235-5313 or email at colmferguson@msn.com.

All other veterans and active-duty members of any Armed Service and their guest are encouraged to attend. Business attire is suggested, and tuxedo/dress uniform is optional. Wearing of military medals or ribbons on lapels is encouraged.

Reservations are now available for the Dec. 3 Christmas Party. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person. The menu consists of one of four choices which include: Lacy’s Chicken, Sea Bass, chopped sirloin with brown gravy, and eggplant Parmesan. Included as part of the Christmas dinner will be a vegetable medley, baby baked potatoes, garden salad, and chocolate cake.

Menu selection and check, made out to LOW VETS, can be sent to Ted Cryblsky at 410 Westover Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 1. For additional information, Ted may be reached at 703-203-7563.

The Veterans Club Christmas Dinner will feature a Christmas tree decorated with pictures of veterans. Any veteran can submit a picture (in uniform) prior to Dec. 1. The picture will be placed on the tree and remain there until after New Year’s Day. Any singular photo (preferred) should be sent to Fred Pulis at 107 Meadowview Lane. For more information, contact Fred at 540-388-4482 or email at scpopulis@gmail.com.

The Veterans Club continues to offer for purchase individual Memorial Bricks along the Veterans Memorial Walkway in front of the Clubhouse.

More information is available at the LOW Veterans Club website, LOWveteransclub.

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Cause 4 Paws will have several booths at the Christkindlmarkt at the Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 AM to 3 PM. We will be selling Christmas and yard sale items, Cause 4 Paws t-shirts, items decorated with cat pictures e.g., socks, pens, and even spoons, books on cats, pierced earrings, bracelets, and necklaces with animals, fantasy, travel, and food themes. You can also purchase tickets for our 2021 raffle drawing; the grand Photo provided prize of which is a double size Cat Quilt made and donated by Carolyn Bohling displays her quilt, the grand prize in the Cause 4 Carolyn Bohling, a member of the Fredericksburg Modern Quilt Paws raffle.

Guild. The quilt is made up of various colors of cats. Many other prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded. Raffle ticket prices are: $2 for one ticket, $5 for three tickets and $10 for eight tickets. The raffle drawing will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Trophy Room at Fareways beginning at 1 PM. The number of people attending will be limited.

Cause 4 Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization supporting feline rescue. We are continually in the need of volunteer foster homes, monetary donations, and donations of the following cat/kitten food: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue and donations may be tax deductible. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call me at 540-412-5764 or email me at marywilks@comcast.net.

As always, we will be accepting cat food and/or monetary donations at this and all our events. Again, thank you for your continued support.

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LOW Book Club

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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. 8 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-Warning Stories, compiled and edited by Joe Wheeler. The stories take place from the 1800s 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 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 Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is necessary.

The book chosen for discussion at the Jan. 12, 2022, meeting is The Doctors Blackwell, by Janice P. Nimura.

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

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The Supervisors recently modified the Orange County Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory dwellings on the same lot as a single-family dwelling. A national trend to permit such accessory dwellings has evolved to deal with the limited availability and costly expense of housing. The county ordinance previously permitted such dwellings, but limited the size to one 800 square foot dwelling per lot. The modification removed the size limitation but still allows only one accessory dwelling per lot. The ordinance is permissive in allowing accessory dwellings, but does not require them. Land use restrictions such as Lake of the Woods covenants would still have to be adhered to.

There is an opening on the Board of Directors of the RappahannockRapidan Community Services (RRCS) organization. The mission of RRCS is to improve the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive behavioral health, developmental disability, substance use disorder, and aging services.

RRCS strives to accomplish its mission by offering a comprehensive array of services in our local communities. The board meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 1 PM in Culpeper. The RRCS has a website that provides information about the organization and duties of board members. If you are interested, please contact me at the email address below.

Another board vacancy is on the Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB): The Board’s mission is to enable participating localities to work together to develop community-based pretrial court services and post-conviction alternatives to incarceration for misdemeanants and certain nonviolent felons. The participating localities include Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and Nelson County. The board convenes quarterly to discuss trends in crime and incarceration, and to consider proven alternatives to incarceration that enhance long-term public safety goals.

The CCJB has a website where you can learn more about specific activities and board participation. If you would be interested in serving on this board, please let me know at the email address below.

The Orange County Youth Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors to act in an advisory capacity to the Orange County Office on Youth. The purpose of the Orange County Youth Commission is to foster wholesome youth development and the prevention of juvenile delinquency.

The commission makes recommendations for policy and procedure for the Office on Youth consistent with this purpose, including overseeing the goals and objectives for the Office on Youth. A representative from each of the five voting districts serves on this commission. Currently the District 5 seat is open. Members are appointed for four-year terms by the Board of Supervisors. Regular meetings of the Youth Commission take place on the third Tuesday of the odd-numbered months, beginning at 7 PM in the Town of Orange. The Orange County website has more information on this commission. If you would like to impact youth programs in the county, please consider serving. You can contact me at the email address below.

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.

The Virginia Standards of Learning are updated every seven years by the Virginia Board of Education. The Virginia Department of Education has appointed the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative to recommend changes that will be made in the Mathematics Standards of Learning. If approved by the Virginia Board of Education, the changes will be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year.

The Virginia Department of Education’s website states: “The Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative has its origin in a groundbreaking 2018 study from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics.” In this “groundbreaking” study, one of the key recommendations is to “create equitable structures in mathematics.”

That does not sound ominous until one discovers “structures” means classes and “equitable” means eliminating all ability grouping math classes.

The study refers to ability grouping classes as “spaces of marginality and privilege.” This “groundbreaking” study is why the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative proposes removing Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 from the Virginia Standards of Learning. The state cannot stop local school boards from offering these courses, but if students cannot receive a verified credit, the students may be reluctant to enroll.

Based on the school board’s equal educational opportunities policy, no one by virtue of their race or skin color should be viewed as inherently privileged.

Equity means all students should have equal opportunities to participate in ability grouping math classes according to their ability and achievement.

Removing Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 from the Standards of Learning will reduce the educational opportunities for all students. If there is an equity concern in ability grouping mathematic classes, reducing the educational opportunities to make everyone equal is not the proper solution.

This “groundbreaking” study from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics fixes nothing except to line the pockets of college professors, consultants, and political activists who are pushing these proposed changes on Virginia’s K-12 school system. In my opinion, the Virginia Board of Education should reject the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative to ensure a mathematics curriculum that permits all students to achieve their full potential.

It is a privilege to represent Lake of the Woods on the Orange County School Board. If I can be of assistance, please contact me at jhopkins@ocss-va.org.

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BOBCAT WORK - Lot Clearing, Grading, Gravel Driveway Spreading. Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128.

BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls.

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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.

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CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 540-898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request.

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CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References.

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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 PATIOS and stamped concrete patios. 540-8451047. Class A Contractor, LOW resident.

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CULVERT CLEANING or Replacement. Call Larry 540-2227948.

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DAN The HANDYMAN Carpentry, painting, power washing, and gutter cleaning. Free estimates.540-841-7450.

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ELECTRICIAN (ASAP Electrical and Plumbing) with over 35 years experience. Call, email or text Larry today for your free quote. No job too small. Veteran/LOW resident. 540226-5570. ASAPLarry@aol.com.

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

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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.

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IVAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Professional painting, drywall repair and installation. We also install crown molding, chair rail, baseboards & all your carpentry needs, kitchen & bath remodeling, hardwood floor installation, also installation of ceiling fans & light fixtures. Gutter cleaning & roof debris removal.

Does your house or deck have unsightly mold - let us make it beautiful again by power washing it! We also paint garage floors with 2-part Epoxy paint. Senior citizen & military discounts. Licensed & Insured. Call Ivan Ducceschi 540729-0939.

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JUNK REMOVAL, Clusterducksjunkremoval.com, we are quick, reliable, affordable, and we always show up! Licensed and Insured. Call 571-409-0211.

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

LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

LEAF and DEBRIS Removal, Gutter Cleanouts, Any and all yard needs. Call TRIAD Landscaping for your Free Estimate today. Fully insured, References available, 571402-2313. TriadLandscapingVa@ gmail.com.

LEAF REMOVAL with Billy Goat Leaf Vac. Experienced. Call Brian at 540-219-7660.

LEAF REMOVAL, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

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

MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589.

NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564.

PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589.

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.

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 CLUBHOUSE. Accepting applicants for Part-Time positions: • Servers. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and energy. Work schedule includes the hours of 4 PM to 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday, along with some holidays. If you are 18 and older, have a positive, out-going personality, and are a team player, this job is for you. Some restaurant experience preferred • Host/Hostess to welcome/greet guests, manage timely guest seating, some computer knowledge.

• Banquet Captain to assist in supervising/coordinating banquet events with service staff, oversee setup breakdown, cleanup and reset of club functions. Knowledge of procedures and equipment used in preparing and serving large gatherings required.

• Banquet Servers needed to provide excellent customer service when serving guests and assist with Banquet set up and tear down. Must be able to work flexible hours.

• Banquet and Lounge Bartenders. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Must mix and serve beverages and possess superb customer service skills. TIPS certification will be provided. One–two years experience desirable.

• Dishwashers to remove soiled dishes from tables, sanitize tables, ensure silverware, glassware, napkins, condiments are available for patrons. Load, run and unload dishwasher.

• Expeditors to bring food from the line to the table in a timely and organized manner.

EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Part-Time Stable Worker to assist with barn chores, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses, and blanketing when weather requires. Some assisting with pony rides, trail rides and helping with special events. Previous experience working with Equines required.

FAREWAYS CAFE- Accepting Applicants for Part-Time Positions: • Servers are needed to assist with Café operations. Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Some restaurant experience preferred.

• Line Cooks needed to accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One year experience is preferred and ability to work flexible hours.

MAINTENANCE – Seasonal Leaf Removal Crew of three. For immediate hire to remove leaves from community drainage ditches and culverts. This seasonal work begins in October and continues through the end of the leaf pick-up season. Laborers will operate light trucks and assist with leaf vacuum operations and traffic control at work site areas. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., and work in all weather conditions in loud noise level. HS diploma/GED equiv.

For Sale REGISTERED MINI Aussie Pups for sale. Male and female. 540-6728069.

Wanted

PONTOON Boat TRAILER, looking for a 23-24 foot. Also Pontoon Boat Seats in good condition. 540-205-4543.

WE ARE Seeking to rent dock space for our 20 foot pontoon boat.

We are very flexible on terms, conditions and cost. Please call or text us at 571-279-5702.

Misc.

ANNOUNCING the Career Nursing Academy MEDICATION AIDE Course. Virginia Board of Nursing approved, 68 hours.

Day, Evening, Weekend Classes available. Cost: $800. Info/Start Dates: www.careernursingacademy. com or Call/Text 703-402-2509.

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Tree Removal, LEAF REMOVAL, Brush Removal, Mulching, Tree & Hedge Trimming, Yard Work, Mowing, Retaining Wall, Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Junk Car Removal

CeLL: 540-718-7119 Fully Insured & Licensed 24/7 Service

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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.

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PLUMBER (ASAP Electrical and Plumbing Services) with over 35 years experience. Call, text, or email Larry for all of your plumbing needs. No job too small. Veteran/ LOW resident. 540-226-5570.

ASAPLarry@aol.com.

PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

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.

SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977.

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.

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. 540718-3794.

TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.

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

TRIDENT MARINE Canvas & Upholstery is the premier Canvas and Upholstery business within a 500 mile range of Central Virginia.

We custom fabricate and repair Canvas, Upholstery, Leather and Vinyl products as they pertain to the boating industry. TMCU is also the premier professionals in the area of boat Detailing, Transport, and Winterization. Licensed and Insured. We will come to you. Free Estimates. 540-205-9509.

WATER / SEWER LINE replacement and repair. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW.

Located in the Food Lion Center “The Market Place”

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