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The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 19, No. 13

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Treats on the Point

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October 22, 2021

Sailing Club Announces Parade of Sail by Dan Kilgore, Club Secretary

Sunday, October 31st at Clubhouse Point, 6pm - 7pm Those who wish to hand out candy, please call the Community Center at (540) 972-9680 to register or for more info. Setup will begin at 5:45pm, trick- or-treaters arrive beginning at 6pm Share your Treats on the Point Photos with us and we might publish them in the next Lake Currents! Email us at LakeCurrents@LOWA.org.

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.

The sailing club is winding up our 2021 sailing season and we’re looking to finish with a bang. We will be hosting our annual Parade of Sail on Oct. 24, at 1 PM, starting from the main marina area. This is our premiere non-racing event and is open to all sailors on the lake. We invite club members and non-members to join us for a fun afternoon of sailing. Depending on winds, we usually sail past several lake beaches and larger coves before ending up at club house beach for a “sail by” of the club house. This will be followed by an early evening social to toast our season of sailing. So, before the cold weather locks us all into our homes and the boats go under covers and tarps, let’s get out on the water together and have some fun. Please email me at dan.kilgore@comcast.net to reserve your spot in the parade line, and other details. Looking forward to seeing you on the lake and at the social.

Trick-or-Treating in Lake of the Woods

October 31, 5 to 8 PM: If you will not be home, or do not wish to participate, please turn your outside lights off so the trick-or-treaters will know to pass by your house.

President's Letter Agenda Association News General Manager Membership Minutes Calendar Viewpoints Orange County Classifieds

2 2 2 - 11 3 3 7, 8 14 17 18 - 19

Saturday, Oct. 23 OC Sheriff’s Office Drug Take Back Day 10 AM-2PM, CH Lower Level Parking Lot Tuesday, Oct. 26 LOWA Special Board Meeting, Reserve Study 9 AM, Community Center, Zoom Sunday, Oct. 31 Treats on the Point, 6-7 PM Neighborhood Trick or Treat, 5-8 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 2 Election Day Polling Hours, 6 AM-7 PM LOW Trash Compactor Closed Saturday, Nov. 6 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center Sunday, Nov. 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends

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

Association News Lake Currents October 22, 2021

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

Final Referendum Results

Agenda (Tentative) Special Board of Directors Meeting for the Purpose of Discussing the Annual Update of the Replacement Reserve Study Prepared by Miller Dodson Associates Community Center, Marion Pronk Hall 9 AM, October 26, 2021

by Pete Brown

At the Oct. 6 continuation of the Special Meeting of the Membership, member David Florence made a motion to close the voting on the referendum. The vote was taken, and the voting was closed. The result was that both parts of the referendum failed because we did not get 2,131 “Yes” votes for either part. (see final referendum voting results page 9.) I stand behind the efforts of the Board over the past two years in initiating and pursuing the passage of the referendum. Passing both questions would have been a good thing for our community. There was overwhelming support for both issues from those Members who cast ballots. Unfortunately, our covenants require 50 percent plus one “Yes” votes (2,131) to pass, not simply a majority of those who voted. This shows the importance of voting in all association matters. I thank everyone who voted, whether yes or no. You voted your convictions. For those who didn’t vote for any reason, I hope you will become more engaged in association matters. For those who encouraged others not to vote, your actions helped prolong the voting efforts. The Board set the initial goal of 2,600 total votes to match a previous vote total and extended the voting window in pursuit of that goal. The final cost of the effort was $28,908. Bottom line: All ECC decisions are final, no appeal. We will continue to enforce our covenants with all the tools available to us, and will be considering all lawful alternatives. The goal of question two was and remains compliance with our rules and regulations. Those who disregard our requests for compliance will find themselves facing more harsh remedies than a simple fine, such as going to Orange County General District or Circuit Court, vehicle towing and property liens. We may need to add a budget subline for increased legal expenses for covenant enforcement, which will impact assessments. We will be reviewing all regulations and updating them to match all available lawful tools. For members who must live near properties in violation, the remediation may take longer. No one got all they wanted or won in the short term, but the Board remains committed to ensuring the greater community will win in the long run. I urge everyone to obey the rules and requests for compliance to those rules. Again, compliance is the goal, not penalties. Finally, I thank the Elections Committee, our staff, and my fellow Board members past and present for their efforts on behalf of our great community. LOWA will continue to be a wonderful place to live.

9 AM CALL TO ORDER 1.

10 AM 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Approval of Agenda 2.3 Discussion of the Annual Update of the Replacement Reserve Study Prepared by Miller Dodson Associates 3.

MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting November 6, 2021 10 AM, Community Center

LIVING WATER COMMUNITY CLINIC

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Helping to Build a Healthier Community

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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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

General Manager:

Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)

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

Director of Finance:

Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)

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Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2021, October 15, 2021, October 26, 2021 MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS

4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Planning Committee List of New Asset and Improvement Reserve Projects for the Five Year Capital Plan – Jim Zavrel, Planning Committee Chair

See November 6 Board Agenda on p. 5

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 Phillip Brown, President Richard Rappoport, Secretary

Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder

1. Call to Order President Brown announced the time of recess has now expired and called the Special Meeting of the Membership to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Center for the purpose of declaring a recess and continuing at a future date, or closing the 2019 Referendum voting period. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Establishment of a Quorum Secretary Rappoport confirmed that a quorum exists by virtue of the members present and by proxy; and further, that proper notice was made to all members of record.

by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM If you’ve driven anywhere around the community in the last few days you were probably slowed by traffic delays for Chemung Contracting, our asphalt paving contractor, who is paving the roadway on Lakeview Parkway, the Woods Center and Sweetbriar Park/Community Center lots and the Spotswood, Harpers Ferry, and Fairway Drive Mail Station and Holcomb Building west lots. This is all part of LOWA’s capital replacement program. The Lakeview Parkway paving is two sections addressing the third and fourth worst paving sections. The first and second sections were addressed in 2018 and 2019. The latest are from the Holcomb Building to midway at the Clubhouse Parking lot and Liberty Boulevard to Constitution Avenue. We added wider walking areas to help separate vehicles from walkers on the Liberty-Constitution stretch and at the roadside between Birchside Circle and Fairway Drive. We received favorable asphalt pricing from our contractor, so we converted the Woods Center and Sweetbriar Park/Community Center lots from chip and tar since hot asphalt lasts considerably longer - typically 15-20 years.

Association News

Asphalt Paving Versus Chip & Tar: What’s LOWA’s Future?

Special Meeting of the Membership on the Referendum October 6, 2021, Unapproved Minutes 5:00 p.m., Community Center

4. Approval of Agenda Motion by W. Diercks and seconded, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. 5. Secretary’s Report Secretary Rappoport called on Elections Committee Chair Leighton Cumming to provide the interim status report on ballot returns. Ms. Cumming reported that as of today, there were 2204 total ballots cast, and 2212.42 total weighted ballots cast.

7. Member Comments: None 8. President Brown then asked for a motion to close voting on the 2019 ECC Appeal and LOWA Violation Charges Referendum. Motion by D. Florence, passed unanimously, to close voting in the 2019 Referendum proposing amendments to the Declaration of Restrictions; specifically with regard to closing the voting on the ECC appeal and LOWA violations charges. Secretary Rappoport reported the final ballot tally as follows, and declared the amendments had failed:

Why does Lakeview Parkway get hot asphalt treatment and my road get chip and tar? That’s the question some LOW members are asking. The answer is we are maintaining the roads system handed down from the developer in the 1960s to now. But the roadways don’t have to stay that way. We could devise a plan to convert every street to hot asphalt paving to lengthen the life of the roads. The main issue is the upfront costs. The rule of thumb is hot asphalt roads cost twice as much but last two to three times longer. In LOW, the main roads carrying the most traffic, namely Lakeview Parkway and Yorktown Boulevard, are asphalt and the rest, with a few exceptions to resolve erosion issues like on hilly Edgehill Lane, are chip and tar. We use contractors to apply hot asphalt and our Roads Department applies the chip and tar on a five-year cycle. Chip and tar is less expensive but it has hidden costs such as the chips that get in the roadway ditches and culverts. We can convert them to hot asphalt as we did Yorktown Boulevard in 2012. It will take planning for a phased program and a significant commitment of upfront funds. In the long run, we will be better off since hot asphalt roadways last longer and the Association’s investment in the roadways will translate to private lot value. This is good since LOWA exists to maintain and improve the value of the private lots.

See General Manager on p. 5

See October 6 Board Minutes on p. 12 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237, 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 Takeout Available Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse

Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Takeout Available 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

Lake Currents October 22, 2021

6. President’s Remarks The Referendum proposed two amendments to the LOWA Declarations: Amendment #1 was to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee Appeal to the Board of Directors; Amendment #2 was to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations. President Brown noted that in spite of several extensions to the voting period and multiple strategies employed to increase ballot returns, for several reasons the Referendum was unable to attract enough voting members over two years of earnest effort. Of those who did vote, most supported the proposed amendments. This ballot initiative has cost LOWA $28,908 to date.

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

Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Marina Gas Dock Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM (through Oct. 31) 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 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 3

Association News

Board Amends Regulation III, Registered Tenants, Regarding Tenant Fee Regulations, Effective November 1

The Board of Directors, at its Oct. 2 meeting, approved amendments to Regulation III, Registered Tenants, Regarding Tenant Fee Regulations. Background Information: Per LOWA Regulation III, the purpose of the Fee is to compensate LOWA for the management and use of amenities and for the wear and tear on LOWA streets, parks, recreational amenities, assets, and resources by Tenants residing in the community. The Tenant Fee will be charged to the Member for each tenancy. Members may rent up to two homes within the Lake and Tenants must comply with all Lake of the Woods Covenants and Regulations. LOWA has just under 200 rentals within the community, comprised of mostly long-term rentals and about 20 short-term rentals. Tenant fees are currently budgeted to bring in about $300,000 annually. What is the effect? Members who had previously benefitted from the “Family Exemption” to the tenant fee may now be eligible for an exemption under the new “Authorized Occupant” policy. An Authorized Occupant is a person who resides in the home and who does not have any financial obligation to pay rent to reside in the home. After signing an Authorized Occupant Certification Form, Members with Authorized Occupants will not be required to pay the tenant fee.

Lake Currents October 22, 2021

What action do members with Tenants or Authorized Occupants need to take? • Members with Tenants who pay rent or any other consideration must ensure that their tenants are properly registered with Member Services. o If your tenant is properly registered then NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. o If you are not sure if your Tenant is registered, please contact Member Services at 540-972-2237 or FrontDesk@LOWA.org • Members who were previously approved for the Family Exemption will be sent the Authorized Occupant Certification Form by the LOWA Finance Department via letter and/or email no later than Monday, Oct. 25. o Members who would like to request an Authorized Occupant Certification form should contact Member Services at 540-972-2237 or FrontDesk@LOWA.org • Tenant forms are available at www.LOWA.org/Forms

The approved amendment(s) to Regulation III, Registered Tenants reads as follows: A.

GENERAL

1. LOWA is a community comprised of single family residence dwellings. A Tenant is a Non-Member residing in a home in LOWA where the homeowner does not reside, pursuant to the terms of a rental agreement. A person who is an Authorized Occupant is not a Tenant and Members with Authorized Occupants are not required to pay the Tenant Fee established in Regulation III.A.3. An Authorized Occupant is a person who resides in the home who does not have any financial obligation to pay rent to reside in the home. Rent is money or any other consideration exchanged with the homeowner. For an Authorized Occupant to be recognized by the Association, prior to occupancy of the Authorized Occupant the Member must submit a signed Authorized Occupant Certification Form to the Association attesting that the Authorized Occupant does not have any obligation, either financially or other consideration of value, to pay rent to reside in the Lot and agreeing to notify the Association if the Authorized Occupant’s status changes to that of a Tenant. Failure of the Members to submit the Authorized Occupant Certification Form or submission of a materially false statement on an Authorized Occupant Certification Form will result in the Member being required to pay the Tenant Fee for the relevant fiscal year or years.

2. All Tenants (including Short-Term Tenants, who are deemed to be Tenants registered for thirty (30) days or less) must be registered by Members. A Registered Tenant is anyone who (1) meets the Tenant requirements in Subsection A.1, (2) has a properly executed Tenant Information and Acknowledgement Form on file with LOWA documenting the Tenant/Member relationship, including a listing and contact information of all occupants of the property and acknowledgement and consent to LOWA’s rules and regulations, and (3) has Tenant Fees paid by the Member in advance of occupancy, and if applicable, annually thereafter. Short-Term Tenants shall be registered through Member Services or entered into the Visitor Management System with LOWA Security. 3. Members with Tenants (including Short-Term Tenants) must pay LOWA the Tenant Fee for all of their Tenants. The Tenant Fee is a fee charged to Members who make arrangements with Non-Members to allow them to occupy their Lots, in accordance with Paragraph 12.D of their Section’s Declaration. (See Regulation III.B). The purpose of the Fee is to compensate LOWA for the management and use of amenities and for the wear and tear on LOWA streets, parks, recreational amenities, assets, and resources by Tenants residing in the community. The Tenant Fee will be charged to the Member for each tenancy. The amount of the Tenant Fee will be set by the Board of Directors annually and will run in LOWA’s fiscal year from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. For purposes of measuring the length of any tenancy, one day of Tenant occupancy in a calendar month will be deemed as Tenant occupancy for that entire month. 4. Registered Tenants and Registered Authorized Occupants will be authorized to use LOWA amenities upon payment of applicable fees set forth in the Board Adopted Fee Schedule for such use. (Sections B-G Remain the Same.)

Member (Owner) and Tenant Fee Structure (2021-2022 Fee Schedule) Member & Tenant with Rent Member & Authorized or Other Considerations Occupant without Rent or Other Considerations Annual Assessment: $1,739 Annual Assessment: $1,739 Annual Tenant Fee: $1,543 No fee

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The purpose of the Fee is to compensate LOWA for the management and use of amenities and for the wear and tear on LOWA streets, parks, recreational amenities, assets, and resources by Tenants residing in the community.

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A Tenant is a Non-Member residing in a home in LOWA where the homeowner does not reside, pursuant to the terms of a rental agreement.

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An Authorized Occupant is a person who resides in the home and who does not have any financial obligation to pay rent to reside in the home.

In fact, the LOWA Board of Directors just set a goal to explore conversion of the roadways and parking lots to hot asphalt. The goal’s aim is developing a phasing and financial plan for conversion. In the meantime, the Board is considering funding a Roads crew of three staff to be dedicated during leaf season to cleaning the leaves from the ditches to keep the ditches operating properly and the leaves from our Lakes and then during the off-season working to keep the ditches working properly. What do you think? Should we keep maintaining the chip and tar roadways? Convert them to asphalt paving? What about the upfront cost of conversion? These will be the topics of the day in the next few months as the Board, Management and Committees puzzle through the Board Goal.

The Board of Directors is seeking member comment regarding proposed board goals for the 2021-2022 board term. Members who wish to provide comment or feedback should email the Board at Board@LOWA.org by Nov. 3, by 2 PM. The Overarching Goals can be found at www.LOWA.org/Board. Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Board of Director Goals 2021-2022 Board Term

Want to learn more? Check out www.lowa.org/capitalplanning

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)

Enjoy this amazing fall weather and please stay COVID safe.

November 6 Board Agenda from p. 2 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 A. B. C. 5.7 A. B. 5.8 A.

REPORTS Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame Report from Orange County Sheriff – Mark Amos Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker Report from LOW Fire and Rescue – Dan Cianci Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary Executive Session Actions Committee Liaison Reports Committee Changes Report of General Manager LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status Lakes Management Report Committee Reports External Affairs – William Lukaczyk, Chair

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) 6.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents Proposed Amendments to Regulation V.B,C, and K, Use of Individually-Owned Property, Regarding Vehicles with Advertisements Parked on Private Lots 6.3 Consideration of Accepting the Level II Replacement Reserve Report FY 2022 for Planning and Budgeting Purposes

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) 4. Main Gate/Third Gate Pursue Main Gate congestion relief as a first step in resolving the Main Gate vehicle stacking problem. Use a working group and retain an engineer, review 2016 Welford Plan, consider various approaches to resolving long term problems, including building a Third Gate. Provide progress report to Board by August 2022. (Overarching Goals 1, 2, 4)

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Adopting Board Goals for 2021-2022 Board Term 7.2 Consideration of Adopting an Addendum to the LOWA and Allied Universal Security Services Agreement Regarding Body Cameras 7.3 Consideration of Approving a Lot Re-Division and Authorizing the President to Sign 8. 9.

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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)

DIRECTOR COMMENTS SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Meeting of the Board, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Clubhouse, 1 PM Executive Session; 2 PM Open Session • Special Board of Directors Meeting (Dinner Meeting with Orange County Board of Supervisors), Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Clubhouse, 6 PM Open Session • Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Community Center, 1 PM Executive Session; 2 PM Open Session

Lake Currents October 22, 2021

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)

Association News

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Draft Board of Director Goals 2021-2022 Board Term

General Manager from p. 3

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Association News Lake Currents October 22, 2021

2021 Winter Clothing Drive Once again, the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Lions and Lioness Clubs, is collecting clean, gently used, or new warm items. • •

Thursday November 4, - Saturday, December 4, 2021

DONATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 COLLECTION DROP OFF STATIONS –

Ryan Richardson, Manager

*Lake of the Woods Club House *Holcomb Building (Lower Level) *Licata Group Real Estate (Near CVS) *Fareways/Pro Shop entrance *Edward Jones Investment (Across from LOW Gate) *Lions Yard Sale (Saturdays 8:00 – 11:00; Velona Building) *Lake of the Wood Church – Box Outside Worship Center

All donated toys will remain in Orange County and will be given to children in our area

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) 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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Coldwell Banker Elite, Attn: Kathy Merritt (Across from LOW Front Entrance) Monetary donations are accepted. Please make checks payable to: Orange County Children’s Toy Box, P.O Box 1117, Orange, VA 22960-0659

Or donate online at: occtoybox.org

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CHILDREN’S COATS – HATS – GLOVES

(Children’s Items Are Especially Needed)

Collections coordinated by : LOW Lioness Lions Club

COATS – SWEATERS – GLOVES – HATS

With your help, we hope to help as many needy families as we can. Volunteers will distribute the winter clothing on Saturday October 30th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry (located on State Road 20 in the Locust Grove Town Center). For more information please call Bill Kay (860) 989-9441 or Nicki Buell (703) 217-5615. Thank you in advance for your support!

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Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center

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Wednesday, November 3 6-7:30 PM LOWA Committee Chair Orientation, CH

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Tuesday, October 26 9 AM LOWA Special Board Meeting On Reserve Study, CC, Zoom

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Friday, October 22 7:30 PM LOW Players presents the Addams Family (CC), fee. Tickets: www.lowplayers.org. Saturday, October 23 9 AM-2 PM LOW Wilderness Tiques Food Drive (Front Gate parking lot). Info: 540-972-7753. 10 AM-2 PM Drug Take Back Day (LLCH parking lot), sponsored by Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Info: 540-672-1200. 2 PM LOW Players presents the Addams Family (CC), fee. Tickets: www.lowplayers.org. 7:30 PM LOW Players presents the Addams Family (CC), fee. Tickets: www.lowplayers.org. Sunday, October 24 1 PM Parade of Sail (Main Marina). Info: dan.kilgore@comcast.net. 2 PM LOW Players presents the Addams Family (CC), fee. Tickets: www.lowplayers.org.

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Tuesday, October 26 9 AM LOWA Special Board Meeting, Reserve Study (CC). Info: 540-972-2214. Saturday, October 30 6-8 PM Trunk or Treat at LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060. Sunday, October 31 6-7 PM Treats on the Point (CH Point). Info: 540-972-9680. 5-8 PM Neighborhood Trick or Treat.

C a lend a r of Ev e nts SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location

Time

Day

Aerobics

9:15-10 AM

M, W, F

Church 540-972-9060

Basketball Seniors 50+

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Al.goodwyn@gmail.com

Boxing Cardio, Beginner $

6 PM

M, W

Ryan 540-287-1780

Forever Fit

12:30 PM

Alison 703-347-5280

LLCH

4-7 PM

Christine 703-674-7451

Line Dancing Pickleball Lessons

10:10-11:45 AM

Renee 703-405-7687

Praise & Worship Dance

LOWC-WC

10 AM-12:30 PM

Sonja 540-972-1734

Senior Softball 50+

9 AM

Square Dancers Club

7:30-9:30 PM

2 / 4 /5 F

Dick 703-298-6254

Stretch and Flex

8:30-9:15 AM

M, W, F

Frances 540-972-5435

6:30 PM

TU, F

Hallie 859-322-3182

Strong to the Core

Barry 540-972-8964 th

Volleyball Adult/coed

7-11 PM

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

TBD

8:45 AM (varies)

FB Group: LOW YogaBonnieBell

Yoga Gentle

10:30 AM

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga Chair

10:30 AM

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga Flow

M, W

Rebekah 908-358-8406

ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & Location AARP Meeting

9 AM FUN (subject to change)

Time

Day

Contact

9:30 AM

3 M

Carolyn 540-972-3306

Bridge, Sunday Duplicate

7 PM

Joe 540-972-8052

Bridge, Wed Ladies

9 AM-3 PM

Betty 785-8882

Bocce Club

Dirk 540-622-3440

Book Club, LOW

Wilderness Lib.

1 PM

2nd W

Chess Club

Tuesday, November 2 Election Day, Polling Hours: 5 AM-7 PM LOW Trash Compactor Closed

Childhelp Auxiliary

Wednesday, November 3 6-7:30 PM LOWA Committee Chair Orientation (CH). Info: 540-972-2214.

540-972-9284 Kurt 703-401-8592

LOWC, rm. 211

10 AM

Nancy 540-972-2599

1st W

Civic Club Meeting

Pat 540-735-7998

Civil War Study Group

Charles 540-972-2401

Closet Quilters

Maureen 540-972-7010

Craft Group

LOWC

9:30-11:45 AM

Debra 540-399-1210

DAR Susannah Chandler

1 PM

2 SA

Betty Larson 540-661-7202

Saturday, November 6 9 AM-3 PM Holiday Bazaar at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 9151 Ely’s Ford Rd, F’burg. 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info :540-972-2214.

Democratic Club

1 PM

2nd W

Kerry 540-220-8547

Sunday, November 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends

Happy Tails Dog Club

Fire & Rescue Auxiliary

Marguerite 540-972-3681

Friends of Wildlife (FOWL)

7 PM

4th W

FB: livingwithwildlifeatlow

Fun Bunch 55+

10 AM-1 PM

John 540-972-5611

12:30 PM

2 M

9 AM

3 SA

Garden Club

Jan 540-972-1630

info@happytailsdogclub.net

Litter Pick-up in LOW

Around LOW

Jan 540-972-1630

LOW Arts

2 PM

1 W

Jennifer 703-508-1104

LOW Hooks & Needles

9-11 AM

Sharon 540-812-5652

LOW Lioness Club

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

LOW Lions Club

Deadline for submissions to the Nov. 5 issue of Lake Currents is Oct. 25. Deadline for submissions to the Nov. 19 issue of Lake Currents is Nov. 8.

Contact

Advertising Info? Call 540-972-2278 or email LakeCurrents@LOWA.org Media Kit online at LOWA.org

1 TH

Linda 571-328-9247

LOW Players

7 PM

2 W

Dave 540-972-6289

Mahjongg

1-4 PM

Debby 540-412-5240

Mothers of Preschoolers

LOWC, Founders

9:15 AM

1 /3 W

Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org

Photography Club, LOW

7 PM

4th M

Bill 540-834-9866

Pick & Sing

HF Pavilion

7 PM

2 /4 TU

7 PM

2 M

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

7 PM

4th TU

Glynn 703-625-3849

Republican Club, LOW

nd th st

FB Groups/lowpickandsing

Dave 703-618-3658

Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. 2019 Referendum Ballot Count Summary as of October 06, 2021

Total Ballots Cast Total Weighted Ballots Cast

2,204.00 2,212.42

Total Possible Ballots Participation Rate Total Ballot Initiative Cost to Date

as of Oct. 6, 2021

Both questions on the referendum ballot were supported by a large majority of Members, but fell short of the 2,130 votes required for the questions to pass. Results show that Question 1 failed by 336.08 votes and Question 2 failed by 574.75 votes.

4,258 52.0% 28,908 Weighted Results Votes For

Votes Against *

Votes Cast

QTY

1 - Approve amendment to Sections 5 and 6 of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) Appeal to the Board of Directors?

2,200.42

1,793.92

81.5%

406.50

18.5%

2,130.00

336.08

2 - Approve an amendment to Section 12 of the Declarations to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations?

2,196.42

1,555.25

70.8%

641.17

29.2%

2,130.00

574.75

Amendments

QTY

Votes Needed to Pass Total Remaining Needed to Pass

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Final 2019 Referendum Ballot Count Summary

Total Ballot Count

* includes 23 abstentions counted as Votes Against

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Board Amends Regulation XVII, Use of the Community Center The Board of Directors, at its Oct. 2 meeting, approved amendments to Regulation XVII, Use of the Community Center. What is the effect? The new regulation changes will clarify the consequences for violating the rules and regulations; violators may suffer penalties, including loss or suspension of their Community Center privileges, as determined by the General Manager or his/her designee. The amendments also clarify the requirements for bringing alcohol into the Community Center, as well as the dress code for within the Community Center. The approved amendment(s) to Regulation XVII, Use of the Community Center reads as follows: A. GENERAL 1. The Community Center has been established to provide meeting and recreational facilities for LOW members, non-profit civic/service, social, performance, educational, fitness, and recreational groups. User and cleanup fees will be established by the LOWA Board of Directors. Situations and circumstances not covered by these regulations will be handled at the discretion of the General Manager. 2. In return for the use of these rooms, all groups and organizations are expected to contribute to the general cleanliness and order of the Community Center following use. All furniture and equipment must be returned to original locations All trash and debris must be removed from the building following each use. Privileges that are abused may be rescinded or a cleaning fee may be applied. 3. All Community Center users must abide by the Regulations and posted rules governing the Community Center. Violators of these Regulations and rules may suffer penalties, including loss or suspension of their Community Center privileges, as determined by the General Manager or his/her designee. B. 1.

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C. 1. 2. 3.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Groups and other users of the Community Center may bring in commercially-prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages that will be served by volunteers of the group using the facility. No outside commercial catering will be permitted in the Community Center without the express approval of the General Manager. The Clubhouse will have the right of first refusal for commercial catering in the Community Center. Commercial catering is defined as any food that is either: prepared on-site by a commercial entity, served in commercially-owned equipment and/or served by paid professional staff. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Community Center except in strict compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Regulations established by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Rules and Regulations established by the Board of Directors and the General Manager of LOWA. With the express advance approval of the General Manager, groups may serve alcohol at social functions providing it is not sold or included in the price of admission. Provision of any alcoholic beverages brought into the Community Center must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult over twenty-one (21) years of age at all times. Exceptions for sale of alcohol at community-wide events may be made with express written permission from the General Manager, as long as ABC license requirements are met. CONDUCT Smoking, including marijuana smoking and any use of electronic smoking devices, (see IV. F. 2.) is not permitted in the Community Center. No advertising shall be permitted except as approved by the Community Operations Manager or General Manager. No personal items shall be stored in the Community Center without express permission of the Community Operations Manager or General Manager.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Pets are NOT permitted in the Community Center without the express permission of the Community Operations Manager or General Manager. A person with a disability shall have the right to be accompanied in and around the Community Center by a dog trained and in service as a service animal. Rough or boisterous conduct or use of profane language is not permitted. Suggestions and complaints should be brought to the attention of the Community Operations Manager for appropriate action. Users are liable for damage caused to LOWA property and/or the property of individuals or groups that have prior permission to store items in the Community Center. Community Center users must adhere to the requirements of the Policies and Procedures for Lake of the Woods Association Meeting Rooms and Outdoor Facilities, the Regulations, the posted rules, and Facility Use Request Forms established by the Board of Directors, Community Operations Manager and General Manager.

D. 1.

DRESS CODE Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times. Muddy shoes must be cleaned before entering. Bathing suits must have proper covering. Cleated shoes and other shoes that may mark the flooring must not be worn in the Community Center.

E. 1.

RESERVATIONS The operating hours of the Community Center will be determined by management, and membership will be informed through the various LOWA means of communication. Individuals, groups, or organizations wishing to reserve space in the Community Center must make advance arrangements with the LOWA Community Operations staff. A user’s fee and a cleaning fee may be charged according to Community Center use policies, rules and regulations.

F. 1.

2. 3. 4.

USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES All users of the Community Center must adhere to the requirements of the Policies and Procedures for Lake of the Woods Association Meeting Rooms and Outdoor Facilities, the Regulations, the posted rules, and Facility Use Request Forms established by the Board of Directors, Community Operations Manager and General Manager. Use of the Community Center is at Applicant’s/Responsible Party’s/ User’s own risk. Fire code maximum occupancies will be strictly adhered to. No one is permitted to enter or use the stage area without the express permission of the Community Operations Manager or the GM.

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

by Geraldine Hodson, Member, Communications Committee

Winter can be hard enough on humans who have a warm house. Even a mild winter is harder on the wildlife we share this community with. Here are some simple ways we all can help them survive and thrive in the season.

Please join us at the LOWA Committee Fair at the Clubhouse on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 4 PM. Do you know that our Lake of the Woods community has 21 committees that are designed to address a wide range of community needs? The committee members are all volunteers and residents of LOW. One of these committees might just be a match for one or more of your talents and/or interests. For example, are you interested in communications, golf, tennis, finance, horses, boating, safety? Whatever your interest is, you will have the opportunity to learn more about these committees at the Committee Fair. The Communications Committee is the advising committee of the LOWA Communications Office and sees the Fair as an excellent way to share the vast wealth of fun activities and community services each committee provides. Members from each of the 21 committees will have a table at the Fair, with representatives who will be able to answer your questions about the services/ activities of their committee and will provide hand-outs, including how you can join. They will also provide information about the goals and mission of the various committees. These LOWA committees liaison directly with the LOWA Board and provide invaluable service to our great community. They really are the backbone of our community and ensure that all our voices are heard. Admission to the Fair is free, refreshments will be provided, and a great raffle will be awarded each hour of the Fair. The LOWA Communications Committee came up with the idea for the Fair; it is the brain child of former Communications Committee Chair Linda Bowyer. She pictured it as a hands-on way for the community to learn, and participate, in the many fun activities and community services each committee provides. The Fair was originally scheduled for March of 2020. However, due to the pandemic, it was postponed. To make up for this, in May of this year, the Communications Committee, now led by Nadine Daniel, held a “virtual” fair to bring the cancelled event back to life. If you would like a brief preview of the Nov. 20 event, you can watch short committee videos on Channel 18, LOWA. org, or Facebook.com/LOW association from this “virtual” fair. You can also read about the committees and obtain a membership application at LOWA.org. Here is the complete list of all 21 committees: Board of Examiners, Clubhouse, Communications, Elections, Environmental Control, Equestrian Center, External Affairs, Fareways, Finance, Fitness, Golf, Honor Awards, Lakes, Legal and Compliance, Maintenance and Ecology, Nominating, Pickleball, Planning, Pools, Rules, Safety and Security.

WATER: Clean water is essential for drinking. Also, birds must clean their feathers to keep themselves waterproof and warm. Use a heater to keep bird baths and ponds from freezing. FOOD: Provide a diverse selection of foods for a variety of birds. Black oil sunflower seeds, Nyjer thistle, suet, chunks of fruit, mealworms, or peanuts are good choices. Avoid cheap seed mixes, which consist mostly of useless fillers. Wait until spring to deadhead flowers and cut ornamental grasses. Birds eat seeds and make nests from grasses. Critters store nuts and seeds from plants. Squirrels love unshelled peanuts, dried corn on the cob, or chunks of carrots and apples.

SAFETY: When deicing, calcium magnesium acetate is considered the most wildlife friendly. The worst option is rock salt. PLANTING: As you plant, choose native plants and trees that produce seeds, nuts, and berries. Also select dense evergreen shrubs and trees. Consider planting mulberry, blackberry, elderberry, crabapple, holly, rose, and sumac. Examples of plants that produce berries year-round include bayberry, viburnum, chokeberry, wintergreen teaberry, dogwood, and winterberry holly.

Lake of the Woods WaLkers Meetup Group

Information or questions about wildlife or the group can be directed to our Facebook page Living with Wildlife at LOW: www.facebook.com/ LivingwithWildlifeatLOW/. Our monthly meeting is held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 PM in the Community Center.

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SHELTER: Fallen leaves suppress weed growth and fertilize the soil. But if you feel you must rake them, at least rake them into flower beds or wooded areas; they are great mulch and offer a habitat for ground birds and frogs. Create a brush pile for housing—larger branches and cuttings topped with smaller debris. (This can be cleaned up later in the spring.) Provide basic wooden birdhouses on posts or hanging from trees.

See what we mean? There really is something for everyone. We look forward to meeting you at the Committee Fair on Nov. 20!

Stop by and join our group! Every Weekday Morning at 8 AM Clubhouse Parking Lot Lower Level We also host fun gatherings, happy hours, and other great events throughout the year. Lake of the Woods Walkers Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335596958261178

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LOWA Committee Fair

Lioness Book Sale

October 6 Board Minutes from p. 3 Votes Cast Amendment #1: 2200.42 Amendment #2 2196.42

by Ann Wood, LOW Lions Lioness Club

Votes For/Against Votes Needed to Pass/ Remaining to Pass 1793.92 / 406.50 2130.00 / 336.08 81.5% 18.5% 1555.25 / 641.17 2130.00 78.0% 29.2%

574.75

LOW Community

9. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Center. Special Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center. Agenda: Discussion of the updated Reserve Study. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Community Center. Executive Session: 9:00 a.m. Open Session: 10:00 a.m. 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 at 6:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Agenda: Dinner Meeting with Orange County Board of Supervisors. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Richard Rappoport, LOWA Secretary

Solos November Schedule by Pam Nalls, Member, Solos Club

As the holiday season approaches, the Solos’ November dining schedule offers some varied meeting times and locations, should you care to join us. We will not meet on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving Day. Our club meets on Wednesdays for brunch or dinner. We also have outings -- picnics, plays, movies, house parties, etc. Feel free to visit our friendly group to check us out. POC: Pam Nalls at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. Judy Ayers provides our November schedule.

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The Lake of the Woods Lioness Club has many wonderful used books looking for good homes! From mystery to romance to the Civil War, and more, there are great selections from which to choose. The book sale is held the last Saturday of the month (except for December and January) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, at the Ferris Building. For your convenience, the books are arranged by category, and then alphabetically by author; one of the Lionesses is always available and happy to help you. There is a sign on our door: “If you learn to love to read, you will never be alone.” So many have found this particularly true during the COVID confinement. All proceeds from the sale go directly to the community to support scholarship programs, LOW Fire & Rescue, the Orange County Free Health Clinic, and many more worthy causes. Good books belong in good homes; so please come by and find the perfect books for you!

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. For a free COVID-19 regional resource list, go to www. agingtogether.org. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org.

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 1-800-733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walkins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-848-5829 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 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.

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LOW F&R Phone Directory. The 2021 Directory is available. Cost is $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. We work on the Directory year-round; 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, 540-485-4181 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.

Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care, 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: Rick, 540-316-1398. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please call 540-388-0110.

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Oct. 23, Wilderness Pantry Food Drive. The LOW Wilderness ‘Tiques will sponsor a food drive for the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 AM to 2 PM, in the parking area directly across from the security gate. You won’t even need to leave your car. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the pantry would especially like to have traditional Thanksgiving items. In lieu of food donations, we will accept checks made payable to the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry. For questions, call Cris at 540-9727752. Thank you for supporting the Wilderness ‘Tiques Food Drive! Oct. 27, Informational Presentation on Strokes at Trinity Senior Village, 1 PM, 3015 Somerville Rd., Locust Grove. RSVP: Denice Caswell, 540-680-1491. LOW Lioness Lions Club Winter Clothing Drive Wilderness Food Pantry. Donations must be received by Oct. 26. Collecting (adult/children) clean, gently used, or new warm coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats for local area needy residents. See ad for drop off locations. Info: Bill Kay, 860-9899441 or Nicki Buell, 703-217-5615. Nov. 6, Holiday Bazaar, 9 AM-3 PM, St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 9151 Ely’s Ford Rd., Fredericksburg. All proceeds go to charity. 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.

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 Feral, free roaming cat program (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) is in need of canned and dry cat food as well as monetary donations. All food donations can 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, we affectionately call Andi’s Cats and our Pets In Place program.

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The Susannah Chandler Chapter celebrated our 19th anniversary with founding members Betty Larson (pictured L-R) and Martha Sukites. We kicked off the celebration with an open house, and enjoyed sharing the history, mission and activities of DAR and our chapter here in Locust Grove with videos, stories, food, and friendship! We had new faces, old faces, and visitors from afar! On Sunday, Oct. 10, we celebrated DAR Day of Service, placing flowers and flags at a local cemetery. It was both moving and rewarding. As a service organization, we are involved in many community service projects and events, including veterans, education, schools, and historic preservation. Our next chapter meeting will be on Nov. 20, as our chapter will be co-hosting an annual National Defense Luncheon on Nov. 13 (our normal meeting day) at Graves Mountain Lodge. The Community Genealogy Study Group meets next on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 1 PM at the Community Center. The group is open to anyone interested in researching their family genealogy; walk-ins are welcome. It is free with no obligation, and plenty of help is available. Individual sessions can be arranged at other times as well, by request. If you have questions about the Community Genealogy Study Group, or would like to find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution or our chapter, please email SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com or call 540-661-7202. We will be happy to answer your questions!

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Fall began with the Garden Club plant sale. Results were modest, but we still want to thank the members and the public who supported our sale. Proceeds will help with the Clubhouse Renovation project, which is scheduled to start Oct. 18, when “out with the old” begins. Two members of the Veteran’s Club attended our last board meeting to brief the board on their plan to expand the brick circle in front of the Clubhouse to add commemorative bricks to honor veterans and to update the signage. The LOWA Board has approved the project, and the purpose of their visit was to assure us they would coordinate with our renovation. A second Garden Club renovation project is the Wilderness Branch Library Garden. This begins with the Orange County Department of Public Works which will be digging “out with the old” to make way for new plantings. The intent is to create a small path to facilitate maintenance, and to introduce more native plants. The library staff is enthusiastic, and the project will also be supported by the Friends of the Library. The LOW Garden Club is a member of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs.

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It’s that time of the year again for candy, treats, DJ music, a bubble machine, and a Lake of the Woods Fire Truck, all compliments of The Lake of the Woods Church. Children are invited to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes to enjoy a fun-filled evening on Saturday, Oct. 30, between 6 and 8 PM, at The Lake of the Woods Church. Church volunteers will decorate the trunks of their cars for everyone’s Halloween pleasure and excitement, and all treats will be pre-packaged for COVID-19 safety. All children are welcome to Trunk or Treat even if they have never attended the church. Two years ago, over 200 costumed children attended this event. This year it is a Saturday event, which occurs the day before the Treats on the Point at Clubhouse Point on Sunday. Directions to The Lake of the Woods Church: After entering the main gate, turn left onto Lakeview Parkway. Drive approximately 2.3 miles. A LOW Church sign will alert you to Church Lane. Turn left and a traffic team will direct you. The Lake of the Woods Church provides Sunday worship services and Sunday School classes for all ages, in addition to Wednesday evening programs for children, youth, young adults, parents, and families. Visit www. lowchurch.org or call 540-972-9060 for more information.

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by Heather Kuzma, Communications LGA Our final Fun 18-Hole Scramble will take place next Tuesday, Oct. 26. Even though this is the last of our organized Tuesday tournaments, we can still get together and play golf on our beautiful fall days. Look for a signup sheet with tee times at the Woods Center. The Farm Team sessions ended on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Thanks to Nancy King for continuing this group to encourage new golfers and introduce new members to the LGA. The Fall Awards Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 29 at the Clubhouse. Festivities will start at 11 AM. The 2021-2022 officers will be inducted. The treasurer will present the budget. Revisions to the bylaws will be voted on. Awards will be presented to special tournament winners. The Match Play Finals have been delayed. Results will be announced via email. The LGA 50th Anniversary Committee has been formed, and will be busy planning the celebrations to take place in 2022. If you would like to help and share your ideas, contact Karen Woods at kandkwoods@comcast.net. Dottie Lohr will continue to collect non-perishable food items for the food bank. You can leave donations in the LGA closet at the Woods Center.

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Thank you again to the Lake of the Woods community for visiting our art show over the Sept. 25-26 weekend. We had a great time talking with our visitors and hope you were impressed by the quality and diversity of the artwork created by your friends and neighbors. It was nice to bring back the Art Show after a year missed. If you’d like to see photos from the show, please visit our website at www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com and click on Fine Art Show to see the slideshow. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 2 PM in the Community Center Game Room. We’ll start planning our 2022 activities, and our “artist in the spotlight” will be Allita Irby. In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Allita will share her process of incorporating Native American “bundling” techniques into her mixed media artwork. This process was taught to her by a Native American friend. An example of Allita’s work is pictured here. Visitors and new members are always welcome to attend our meetings. You don’t need to be an active artist to join us. All you need is an interest in art and an interest in spending time with new friends who enjoy it too. Please bring and wear your facemask for our indoor meetings. Watch for our Online Popup Holiday Shop, coming Nov. 10 – more details to follow!

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Christmas is only 10 weeks away and the Lake of the Woods Lions will be erecting the Tree of Love at the Wilderness Center at the intersection of Routes 3 and 20, to mark their annual fundraising drive to benefit needy families in Lake of the Woods and Orange County, who are facing a bleak Christmas this year, particularly those with children. There will be two decorated trees. The taller one will be donated by Meadows Farms and festooned with white lights in memory of family and friends who have passed away, and with red lights in honor of folks who may have shown kindness or performed services of benefit to the community at large. The smaller live tree will be decorated with purple lights in honor and memory of our veterans. The trees will be lit on Saturday, Dec. 11, and will remain lit during the hours of darkness until the first week of the New Year. To contribute, please send the names of the individuals whom you wish to remember, together with your check for $5 per light, to LOW Lions Club Foundation – Tree of Love, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. The LOW Lions Club Foundation is a 501-C 3 charitable organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible. All funds raised will be shared among needy families, to bring some joy into their lives at Christmastime. Thank you very much in advance for your generosity.

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The LOW Veterans Club will hold its annual officer nominations and elections at our next monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Elected officers for the 2022 terms include President, Secretary, Internal Communications Director, and Quartermaster. Additionally, the Veterans Club is seeking someone with a financial aptitude to volunteer to serve as Club Treasurer. The duties and responsibilities are to ensure that current records are maintained to reflect the financial condition of the Club. These records will include income, cash, outstanding advances, accounts receivable and other assets, accounts payable, and fund balances (net assets). Also, be responsible to prepare and submit an annual budget and disburse funds as directed by the Board. All positions are open and club members are encouraged to consider volunteering for these particularly important responsibilities. For further information about the Veterans Club and its activities, please contact club president Mike Ferguson at 571-235-5313 or email him at colferguson@msn.com. The October meeting will feature Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Kesner who is the Orange County TRIAD Coordinator. The TRIAD program combines Law Enforcement, Senior Service Providers, and Senior Citizens working together to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly. It promises to be an informative as well as entertaining presentation. To honor LOW veterans, the LOW Clubhouse will offer a free evening meal to any LOW resident Armed Forces veteran on Thursday, Nov. 11, (Veterans Day). Menu entrée selections include Chicken Parmesan; Tilapia; 6oz marinated sirloin; and liver and onions. All eligible veterans are encouraged to make reservations with their menu selection by contacting the Clubhouse at 540-972-2221. The requests should be made quickly due to limited seating. The Veterans Club expresses our gratitude to the entire team at the Clubhouse for providing this offer. The Veterans Club continues to offer for purchase individual Memorial Bricks along the Veterans Memorial Walkway in front of the Clubhouse. Specific information about this can be found in our ad below or by contacting our LOW Vets Club website.

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by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor

If you have not seen the Addams Family musical, there are still some tickets available for the last four shows. I finally saw the whole show last Sunday. What fun to watch the macabre Addams family and their dead ancestors as they attempt to deal with a “normal” family for the sake of their young adult daughter. Evening performances are tonight, Oct. 22, and tomorrow, Oct. 23, with shows starting at 7:30 PM. Matinees will be on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24, starting at 2 PM. Ticket prices for the performances are adults $29, students $24, and children under age 12, $15. You can purchase tickets on our website, www.lowplayers.org, or by calling Sandie Frame at 540-972-6385. While we are not providing cookies this year, there is a cash bar for wine, beer, soda, and water. We are still dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic and the more severe Delta variant in our area. Wearing masks for all indoor activities with large groups is a requirement. We hope that this requirement will not interfere with your enjoyment of the performance, and we thank you for your understanding. The Players will provide hand sanitizer, and, at all tables, sanitizing protocol will be conducted between shows.

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by Mary R. Nolan, LOW Book Club In the 1920s, the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma were considered the wealthiest people per capita in the world. The land on which they had been forced to settle, after their exile from Kansas, proved to be rich in oil reserves. Not surprisingly, such wealth was a magnet for greed, avarice, and violence. The years 1920-1924 became known as the Osage reign of terror. Dozens of members of the tribe were murdered. When local law enforcement authorities were unable or unwilling to stop or solve these crimes, tribal leaders turned to a new federal agency, the FBI. The story of the events in this little-known episode in American history is skillfully told in David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon, the Osage Murders, and the Birth of the FBI. The book will be discussed in LOW Book Club’s Nov. 10 meeting. The book is available, in multiple formats, from all three local library systems (Orange County, Culpeper County and Central Rappahannock Regional). 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. For its Dec. 8 meeting, the club will discuss selections from the many Christmas story collections available in stores and all the local library systems. For further information, call 540 972-9284.

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Virginia Code requires a public hearing for budget amendments exceeding 1% of the total budget. On a regular basis, budget amendments are approved at almost every Supervisor meeting. Usually, these amendments involve small amounts, such as donations to the Animal Shelter or grants of several thousand dollars for various aspects of county governing. At a recent meeting, a public hearing was conducted for two budget amendments for the Orange County School System. The first was for a $1.2 million carryover from the last fiscal year. Those funds will be used for seven new school buses, a lighting repair project at the Locust Grove Middle School, and an increase in health insurance rates. The second amendment was for $5.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and will be used for emergency relief for elementary and secondary schools and for special education. There were no public comments at the public hearing and the budget amendments were approved. Every two years at the start of a new Board of Supervisors session after an election, the Supervisors establish a two-year set of strategic priorities. The County Administrator provides a status report on those priorities every few months. Four strategic priorities were established in two broad categories. Under the Vibrant Economic Development category, we wanted to implement an open-access fiber optic network, providing high-speed broadband which is affordable and available to all residents and businesses. As of the most recent report, the system is up and operating with 198 miles of fiber installed along county roads and over 1600 customers have signed up for service. The second priority under economic development is the implementation of the Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan, including infrastructure planning and land use. At this point, the Rapidan Service Authority has started the process for increasing water supply at this end of the county and a rezoning application for this area is under review by the county. Under the category of Effective Reflective Government, the priority was to develop a Digital Citizen which would include ready access to county information, streamline transactions for citizens dealing with the county, greater engagement with citizens through a variety of media and better information security. At this point the county has a digital newsletter, ongoing human factor training for cyber security, deployment of digital payment options, and progress in utilization of social media. The second priority was the implementation of key enterprise projects and building staff capacity to better serve the public. Two big enterprise projects, the Public Safety Building and the Public Safety Radio System are well along in development. The building is scheduled for move-in during October of this year. Towers have been constructed for the radio system, and radios are being installed in numerous vehicles. Organizational development and new human relations policies are under development for Supervisor review. After the November election and at the beginning of the next Supervisor term in January, the existing and any new Supervisors will review and establish new strategic priorities. 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.

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25-YEAR NO Clog Guarantee Aluminum Gutter Guard Installation. Ask Luke Zello, 540-460-3589. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ABOVE ALL Else, Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. ADDITIONS, ROOF Replacement, Kitchen/Bath Remodel, Deck. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Handyman Service, 540-735-7977. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BATHROOM/KITCHEN Remodel, Call Mark 540-845-1816. BOAT COVER Repair & Custom Boat Covers. We would love to create Custom Boat Covers, seat covers, and any Boat upholstery needs including repair. Affordable and High Quality. Call Sam 570-449-4540. BOBCAT WORK - Lot Clearing, Grading, Gravel Driveway Spreading. Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER/HOMEWARD Bound Care, LLC. State Certified/ Insured CNA/RMA Assisted living in your home. Short or long term care, day or night. Can manage all the patients needs. LOW resident. Excellent References. Diane Clauson: 540-388-2930.

CERAMIC TILE Work - Call George’s Home Improvements 540406-7783 CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 540-898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com. CLEANING by BARBARA Harris. Move-in, Move-out, one-time or regular basis. Baths & Kitchens a specialty. 540-672-8069. CLUSTER DUCKS, Junk Removal, Quick to respond and we always show up! Licensed and Insured. Call 571-409-0211. COMPETENT, COMPASSIONATE Care, Housekeeping, Errands. Help is on the way! To safely maintain independence in your own home. Jacqui, 540-287-4711. 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. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CONTRACTOR - HIRE a Professional without all the material and subcontractor mark-ups. Credit cards accepted 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT CLEANING or Replacement. Call Larry 540-222-7948. CULVERT PIPE Replacements 540-718-3794. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. DAN The HANDYMAN Carpentry, painting, power washing, and gutter cleaning. Free estimates.540-841-7450. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. Licensed and Insured. 540242-1532. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DECK STAINING - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783

DECK STAINING/Painting/ Sealing. Call Mark 540-845-1816. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES- Call George’s Home Improvements 540406-7783. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FLOORING - HARDWOOD/Tile/ Laminates. Call Mark 540-845-1816. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE INSPECTIONS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. HANDYMAN - CALL George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783 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. HOME IMPROVEMENTS - Call George’s Home Improvements 540406-7783. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. 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. JORDANS TREE & Landscaping - Yard Clean-up Specials! Any of your lawn, landscape and tree needs. Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Tree Removal. Call 540-229-2678. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783.

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 ISSUES - Call George’s Home Improvements 540406-7783. 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. TREE SERVICE - Specialize in Tree trimming, pruning, and tree removal. Jordans Tree & Landscaping Call 540-229-2678. TUTORING SERVICES Teaching Success, One Student at a time. www.rubricdesign.com. 434278-2742. 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.

WAVELENGTH BOAT Covers and Upholstery Repair. Prepare your boat for winter with custom boat and seat covers. We do cover repair, seat repair and any upholstery needs for your boat. Affordable and High Quality. Call Sam 570-449-4540. 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.

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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. 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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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 REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. M.A.N.’s REMODELING, INC. Drywall and remodeling. When you see the name Mark throughout these ads it is tied to my company. All work guaranteed for at least 1-year. Insured for your peace of mind. Don’t fall for contractors that mark-up materials and subcontractors. I am personally on every job working beside my guys. Show me a proposal by a licensed and insured contractor and I will beat their estimate. L.O.W. resident for 11 years. Free estimates. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. 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. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better finish. Call Mark 540-845-1816. PAINTING INTERIOR/Exterior - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATRIOT PAINTERS - Need a Painter, contact Joe. I will return call same day. Prices reduced. With priority going to jobs scheduled before end of year. Other discounts available. 540-834-9992. 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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