The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 18, No. 12
540.972.2237
LOWA.org
/LOWAssociation
October 23, 2020
LOW Garden Club Angels Among Us by Mary Sims and Jeanne Allen, Members, LOW Garden Club
Reminder to Remove Political Signs Please note: In accordance with LOWA regulation V.H.3, political signs must be removed by Wednesday, Nov. 4, the day following the election.
The Garden Club extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation to members of the Woodworkers Club who worked to shore up the lovely bridge in our Memorial Garden. We heartily thank Jim Klein, Glynn Smith, George Hedrick, and Hal Wood for the donation of their time and much-needed Photo by Mary Sims expertise. Memorial Garden Bridge A little history of the bridge--in 2013, the Garden Club received an honorarium from the family of deceased Garden Club member LaVanche Hall. The gift was used to fund a new wooden bridge over the existing stream, upgrading a previous one, and we enlisted the aid of the Woodworkers Club for construction. Over the years, settling and recurring flooding from the stream caused the bridge to shift position. We contacted Woodworkers Club President Glynn Smith, and they once again came to our rescue. The bridge’s position was remedied with pressure-treated lumber and hard labor. The Memorial Garden, adjacent to the lower-level Clubhouse parking lot, was constructed by the Garden Club Landscape Committee in 1985. Over the ensuing 35 years, it has been lovingly maintained by Garden Club volunteers. It is dedicated to all past members of the LOW Garden Club, and a monument at the top of the garden bears this inscription: “To those members, our friends, who have passed along the way. They left their mark by beautifying our community.” The purpose of the garden has always been to provide a tranquil place for reflection. The Garden Club invites the entire LOW community to visit the Memorial Garden. You are welcome to sit on a bench and contemplate the natural beauty of the quiet spot or walk the path along the stream through the beautiful woodland area and enjoy the peace and solitude. For more information about the Garden Club, please visit our website, www.lowgardenclub.org.
See Garden Club on p. 9
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2-4 Association News 2-7 General Manager's Column 3 Calendar 7, 8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 17 Classifieds 18-19
Tuesday, October 27 LOWA Special Board Meeting on Reserve Study 10 AM, Zoom
Sunday, November 1 LOWA Quarterly/Semi-Annual Assessment Due
LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership on Referendum 6 PM, Zoom
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Saturday, October 31 Halloween Scavenger Hunt 2:30-4:40 PM, Sweetbriar Pavilion 5-8 PM, Trick or Treat Alternative activities encouraged See Page 6 for Details
Tuesday, November 3 Election Day Polling hours: 6 AM-7 PM Saturday, November 7 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Zoom
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Vote in the ECC Referendum www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum support@vote-now.com https://vtnw.com/go/LOWAResend/ LOWA Phase 3 Coronavirus Information www.LOWA.org/CoronavirusPrevention
Association News
Why Does the Board Support Collecting Fines for Lot Violations? by Jennifer Zukowski
Two of our LOWA Members emailed the Board with questions regarding fines for lot violations. I would like to share Management’s response to these questions with you. 1) How does the process begin for addressing lot violations? The Covenants Inspector sends two warning letters. After the two warning letters, the violation is brought before the Board to decide whether LOWA can clean the lot or whether the violation goes to the attorneys. If the Board the chooses the lot cleanup route, it costs approximately $300 in staff time, postage, prep for Board action, scheduling and meeting with a contractor, reinspection, adding charges to the member’s account, plus the cost of the cleanup itself. Only the cleanup can be billed to the lot owner. We use our collections attorney to collect the cost of the cleanup if it remains unpaid for several months.
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If the Board chooses the legal route, the cost is approximately $1,000 which includes staff time, postage, LOWA Attorney demand letter charges, reinspection, and the result of the inspection letter. Recently, we have sent three demand letters. All three lot violations were brought into compliance. The lot owners paid nothing; the membership did. If the violations had not been brought into compliance, the Board could sue. An uncontested lawsuit costs $2,000; a contested lawsuit is $6,000. We could ask the judge for attorney’s fees, but there is no guarantee that the judge would grant our request. Needless to say, we do not want to spend Association money in that manner.
Special Board of Directors Meeting for the Purpose of Discussing the Annual Update of the Reserve Study Prepared by Miller Dodson Associates Agenda (Tentative) Community Center 10 AM, October 27, 2020 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:00 a.m. 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Approval of Agenda 2.3 Discussion of the Annual Update of the Reserve Study Prepared by Miller Dodson Associates 3. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 4. ADJOURNMENT The Governor’s Stay At Home Order precludes Members from physically attending BOD Meetings. Instead, Members may either send comments ahead of time to Board @LOWA. Org. or attend the virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Thank you.
2) How many lot violations have we had over the last three fiscal years? FY 2018/2019: 626 FY2019/2020: 629 FY 2020 to present: 348 3) How many lot violations were brought into compliance? (Keep in mind some lots have more than one violation.) FY 2018/2019: 793 FY 2019/2020: 558 FY 2020 to present: 360 4) How many lots have been charged by LOWA for violations over the last three fiscal years? FY 2018/2019: 17 lots, 21 charges FY 2019/2020: 11 lots, 19 charges FY 2020 to present: 11 lots, 13 charges
See President's Letter on p. 4
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Jennifer Zukowski Vice Pres.: Pete Brown Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Teri Vickery Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
General Manager:
Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)
Director of Facilities (Interim): James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)
Director of Finance:
Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
Main Marina: North or Front or Riverdale Lane
Small Marina: South or Back or Lakeview Parkway
Seeking Member Input Regarding Renaming Marinas The LOWA Board of Directors is considering renaming the Main Marina and the Small Marina to one of the suggested names above. The italicized names are primarily being considered at the November 7 board meeting. Please provide feedback by November 6. Email: Board@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 The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-9722278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Meet the Three-Way Test For Your House Number Post: “Help Me Help You”
Special Meeting of the Membership Agenda (Tentative)
(Members may also observe the meeting on the Zoom Conferencing Platform) The Special Meeting of the Membership of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. will convene at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road, Lake of the Woods, for the purpose of voting on each of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declarations of Restrictions which would (1) amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E and Section 6, subsection C of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) appeal to the Board of Directors, and (2) amend Section 12 of the Declarations to add a new subsection H to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations. 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SECRETARY ESTABLISHES A QUORUM OF THE MEMBERSHIP 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS 6. COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
8. PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED MEETINGS 9. ADJOURNMENT The Governor’s Stay At Home Order precludes Members from physically attending BOD Meetings. Instead, Members may either send comments ahead of time to Board @LOWA. Org. or attend the virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Thank you. ** Meeting may be recessed and continued to address this item at a future date.
Please, dear Lake Currents reader, do me a kind favor. Go down to the end of your driveway and look at your residential number post - the one with the numbers of your street address. Do the post and numbers meet the three-way test of the LOWA Regulations? 1. Reflective numbers 2.
Contrasting colors (to the post or similar structure)
3.
Three (3) Inches high
If not, please replace that post and/or those numbers to make sure fire and rescue, law enforcement and security can find you in an emergency. A favorite line from the movie Jerry Maguire is applicable here: “Help ME help YOU.” We can’t find you if we don’t know where you are. LOWA Security Chief Walker is concerned that many homes in LOWA do not meet the three-way test. Please go to the nearby True Value (or other local store here in Orange County) and get and mount the reflective three-inch numbers. For more information, please see Covenants Inspector Matilde Barone’s article below referencing Regulation V.F.2. Thank you, and please continue your vigilance against COVID-19.
Residential Number Posts
by Matilde Barone, Covenant/Site Inspector Fire and Rescue personnel sometimes have difficulty finding the correct house when the number post is not in place or readily visible. For a lifethreatening emergency, minutes can make a difference. LOWA Regulation V.F.2. states: All house numbers shall be displayed on a post or similar structure at the street property line using reflective numbers of contrasting colors at least three inches high. The numbers must be placed so that they may be read from either direction. The numbers must be displayed so that they are readable from the street at night when illuminated with vehicle headlights. Your cooperation in complying with this regulation would be appreciated.
Amenities Fitness Center: 540-412-6016
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-9722237. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Limited Walk-in service
Community Center: 540-972-9680
Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Deck/Inside Dining Open w/ Restrictions Wed-Sun 5-9 PM (last order by 8:30 PM) Sat Lunch, 11 AM-4 PM Sun Lunch, 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Takeout Available Menus: www.LOWA.org/ Clubhouse
Equestrian Center: 540-9722238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt.
ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Inside dining open w/restrictions. Takeout Available Mon-Sat: 8 AM-9 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways
Daily: 8 AM-8 PM, Closed Sundays Annual Members only. Sign-up required: LOWA.org/ FitnessCenter Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 8 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 8 AM-5 PM daily Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM 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
Lake Currents October 23, 2020
7. PRESIDENT CALLS FOR MOTION TO RECESS AND CONTINUE THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OR ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF VOTING FOR THE 2019 DECLARATIONS OF RESTRICTIONS REFERENDUM ON (1) ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE APPEAL AND (2) LOWA VIOLATIONS CHARGES **
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager CMCA®, AMS ®, PCAM®
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
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
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
President's Letter from p. 2 5) How many lawsuits have been filed in the past three fiscal years?
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Tentative) November 7, 2020 10 AM, Community Center
None. The Board is reluctant to sue for lot violations because of the cost to the membership. We would rather the member with the violation pay a fine rather than have the membership pay attorney fees. That is the reason behind our support for Question 2. of the Referendum. We don’t want the membership to pay for lot violations. It is much simpler and quicker to charge a fine and let the lot owner in violation pay the costs.
9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER
6) Have we received funds for the cost of clean-ups from our collections attorney?
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Yes. Our collections attorney attempts to collect the amount owed to us, including outstanding assessments.
10:00 a.m. 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: October 21, 2020, October 27, 2020 Special Board Meeting, October 27, 2020 Meeting of the Membership 2.5 Employee Excellence In Service
7) Can we put a lien on the property for the cost of a cleanup? Yes. But that does not guarantee LOWA will be paid.
3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 4. REPORTS 4.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame 4.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff – Mark Amos 4.3 Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker 4.4 Report from LOW Fire and Rescue – Mike Cianci 4.5 Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins 4.6 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes D. Referendum Update 4.7 Report of General Manager A. LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status B. Lakes Management Report 4.8 Committee Reports A. Golf Committee – Bill Halpin, Chair
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Accepting the Replacement Reserve Annual Update Report by Miller Dodson Associates for Planning and Budgeting Purposes (Resolution 2020-24)
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Some comments on social media seem to interpret the referendum as a Board power grab. Nothing could be farther from the truth. We have more than enough work without trying to take on more. The referendum is for your benefit, certainly not for the Boards.
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status 6.2 Discussion of Five-Year Capital Plan 6.3 Discussion of Refinancing the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Loan 6.4 Consideration of Publishing for Member Comment Proposed Rules Changes to Regulation XVI, Environmental Control and Construction Procedures 6.5 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 7. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 8. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Community Center, 1:00 pm Executive Session, 2:00pm Open Session. Special Board of Directors Meeting (Dinner Meeting with Orange County Board of Supervisors), Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Clubhouse, 6:00 pm Open Session. Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Community Center, 1:00 pm Executive Session, 2:00 pm Open Session. 9. ADJOURNMENT
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The Governor’s Stay At Home Order precludes Members from physically attending BOD Meetings. Instead, Members may either send comments ahead of time to Board @LOWA. Org. or attend the virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Thank you.
Upcoming LOWA Phone System Upgrade
by Tom Sheridan, Chair, Ad Hoc Woods Center Complex Committee
by Charlie Maneval, Director of Finance
The Fareways Café survey is active and remains open for member participation until Oct. 30. We encourage you to take this survey and contribute your input. The survey is available online and includes only 14 questions, some of which allow you to enter your own comments. Please take a few minutes and take the survey at www.LOWA.org/ FarewaysSurvey2020 or scan the code shown here for access.
On Monday, Nov. 2, all LOWA offices and locations, including Security, will be migrating to a new phone system. In addition to having all the functionality of the current phone system, this new system will be cloud based, eliminating the maintenance and support costs of hosting a separate phone server. Staff will also now be able to access instant messaging and desktop audio and video conferencing functionality (think “Zoom”) right from their desktop. They will also have the ability to seamlessly forward and transfer calls from any device connected to the system. Community Members and third parties will have a new user experience when dialing the main office number, 540-972-2237. Instead of going directly to a Member Services Receptionist, you will be offered a menu of call routing options to get you to your favorite amenity, the main office, or Security, quickly and efficiently. Of course, you will still have the option to speak to one of our Member Services representatives, get answers to TEKControl questions, and reach Security as needed. We are very excited about this new system and the additional opportunities and functionality it will provide. We expect it to be a big step forward in improving productivity and reducing costs.
Don’t Throw Away Your 2020 Pool Passes
by Tracie Hayes, Community Operations Manager
Association News
Fareways Survey Reminder
If you purchased a 2020 Short Term Pool Pass, do not throw it away. You will be able to use any remaining visits you had during next year’s pool season. We know that it was difficult for many members to enjoy the pools this year due to COVID-19; as such, LOWA Management has agreed to extend the passes. Thanks to the Pools Committee for asking if this could be done. If you have any questions, please call the Community Center 540-9729680 or email CommunityActivities@lowa.org.
Lake Currents October 23, 2020 CHRISTMAS Bees & Trees Farm!
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this season—lots of adorable new items! Also in our Farm Store you’ll find our private label BBQ sauces, jams, butters and salsas along with our Black Angus beef cuts, raw honey and fresh eggs. We just love our Lake of the Woods customers!
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Association News
Be a Halloween Hero: Follow These CDC Trick or Treat COVID-19 Safety Tips
Take Advantage of the LOWA Seasonal Fee Schedule Discounts! Boat Registrations: Discounted 50%, Beginning 9/1
Trick-or-Treat Alternatives • • •
Family Halloween movie night with your household members. Participate in a scavenger hunt with your household members. Have a virtual Halloween party.
Golf Annual Fees: Discounted 50%, Beginning 11/1
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips •
Pickleball / Tennis Annual Fees: Discounted 50% Beginning 11/1 Fitness Center Annual Fees: Discounted 50% Beginning 11/1 Visit www.LOWA.org/Forms to download amenity forms. Call 540-972-2237 or email FrontDesk@LOWA.org for info.
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Trick-or-treat only with members of your household. Wear a face mask (don’t wear a costume mask over it because it may be difficult to breath). • Maintain 6- foot social distancing. • Stop only at houses where people are wearing masks. • Bring hand sanitizer.
DON’T T FORGET!
and The Lioness Lions Club
Scavenger Hunt
Charity Night, Thurs. Oct. 29 Suppor ting
DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2020 (Rain Date 11/1) TIME: 2:30 - 4:40 PM STARTING POINT: Community Center Parking Lot PRICE: $10.00 per car.
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES
PLEASE REGISTER so we have plenty of TREATS!
Call (540) 972-9680
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Oct 23 - 29 8 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 2 PM 5 PM 8 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 2 PM 5 PM
Saturday, November 7 10 AM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom
LOWA Regular Board Meeting October 21
Tuesday, November 17 2 PM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom
Real Virginia St. Jude Charity Event LOW Players - Driving Miss Daisy
Wednesday, November 18 6 PM, LOWA Special Board Meeting Dinner with Orange County Board of Supervisors, CH
LOWA Regular Board Meeting October 21
Oct 30 – Nov 6
LOWA Regular Board Meeting October 21 Real Virginia Special Meeting of the Membership, October 27 Meeting of the Membership LOWA Special Board Meeting October 27
Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees.
Have a show idea? TV18 is accepting new shows from members and local organizations to air on Channel 18 on LOWA.org. For more information, view our community programming guidelines on www.LOWA.org/tv18 or contact the communications department. To view board meetings online log-in to LOWA.org and visit www.LOWA.org/Videos
NOTICE:
TV 18 Schedule Subject to Change
Committees are meeting via Zoom. For schedule updates, check here and online at www. LOWA.org/Calendar. To access the Zoom meeting agendas, please visit www.LOWA.org/ CommitteeAgendas, member log-in required. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540972-9680.
Deadline for submissions to the Nov. 6 issue of Lake Currents is Oct. 26. Deadline for submissions to the Nov. 20 issue of Lake Currents is Nov. 9.
Lake Currents October 23, 2020
Lakes: 10/26, 2:30 PM, CC, Zoom Golf: 10/27, 3 PM, CC, Zoom Communications: 10/28, 3 PM, CC, Zoom ECC: 10/29, 9 AM, Zoom Finance: 11/2, 2 PM, CC, Zoom M&E: 11/4, 3 PM, CC, Zoom Safety/Security: 11/4, 1 PM, CC, Zoom
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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Tuesday, October 27 10 AM, LOWA Special Board Meeting, Reserve Study, CC, Zoom 6 PM, LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership, ECC Referendum, CC, Zoom
The Lioness Lions Club is pleased to present
The 2020 White House Ornament
Penny & Charlie Ostlund Penny: 540.903.9732 Charlie: 540.903.7796 pennyohomes.com postlund@cbeva.com
This beautiful miniature portrait is $22.00. Please contact: Darcy Jennings 703-772-2080 Kathy Merritt 540-538-6605
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Saturday, October 24 10 AM-2 PM DEA Drug Take Back Day sponsored by Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Lower Level Clubhouse Parking Lot.
C a lend a r of Ev e nts
For updates, please see www.LOWA.org/Calendar or call the contacts listed below. SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Event
Tuesday, October 27 10 AM LOWA Special Board Meeting on Reserve Study (CC), via Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. 6 PM LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership on Referendum (CC), via Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. Saturday, October 31 2:30-4:40 PM Halloween Scavenger Hunt, fee, (SB Pavilion). Co-sponsored by Lioness Lions Club and LOWA. Register: 540-972-9680. 5-8 PM Trick or Treat, Alternative activities encouraged. See Page 6 for Details. Sunday, November 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tuesday, November 3 Election Day Polling hours: 6 AM-7 PM.
Saturday, November 7 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214.
Calendar
Aerobics
Church 540-972-9060
Meditation Class
Terry 540-412-2282
Praise & Worship Dance
Sonja 540-972-1734
Senior Softball
John 540-229-7940
Square Dancers Club
Dick/Lynn 703-298-6254
Square DancersLords & Ladies
Ruth/Marty 540-412-2186 Joyce 540-972-1924
Stretch and Flex
Frances 540-972-5435
Volleyball Adult/coed
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers & Joggers Club
Diane 540-388-2930
Water Fitness
Carol 540-972-6739
Yoga Gentle
$
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Chair
$
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Flow
$
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Flow on the CH Beach $
Bonnie 540-850-8585
Zumba, seniors
Elba 540-850-8577
$
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change) Event Contact
Wednesday, November 4 2 PM LOW Arts Meeting, Zoom. Info: www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will be sponsoring a DEA Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM-2 PM, Lower Level Clubhouse Parking Lot.
AARP Meeting
Carolyn 540-972-3306
Catholic Bible Study Group
Karen 262-894-9618
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540-972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
Diana 540-972-7594
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
Joan 540-972-7548
Bocce Club
Dirk 540-622-3440
Book Club, LOW
540-972-9284
Chess Club
Kurt 703-401-8592
Childhelp Auxiliary
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
540-972-9680
Craft Group
Rochelle 540-972-3438
DAR Susannah Chandler
Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
Kerry 540-220-8547
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
info@happytailsdogclub.net
Investment Club
George 540-840-2740
PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE
Knitting & Crocheting Knowledge Club
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Litter Pick-up in LOW
Jan 540-972-1630
LOW Lioness Club
Donalda 412-2857 Mary 703-231-6297
LOW Arts
Jennifer 703-508-1104
LOW Lions Club
Charlie 540-903-7796
LOW Players
Dave 540-972-6289
Mahjongg
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Photography Club, LOW
Bill 540-834-9866
Republican Club, LOW
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by Tracy Johnson, LOWA Facilities Coordinator If you missed out the first couple of times, then come out for our Seventh Annual Surplus Sale! Lake of the Woods will be accepting sealed bids on the items listed below. Bid items will be available for viewing at 7 AM, Monday, Oct. 26 thru 7 AM, Friday, Oct. 30, at the LOWA Maintenance Building, 114 Fairway Dr.. Sealed bids will be accepted at that time. Sealed bids will be opened at 8 AM on Friday, Oct. 30. You will be notified by telephone ONLY if you are the winning bidder. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. If you refuse an item on which you are the winning bidder, then Lake of the Woods will reject all items you bid on. All items MUST be picked up by 8 AM, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Any items not picked up AND paid for by Nov. 3 WILL BE RESOLD. Minimum bid on each item is $10 unless otherwise indicated. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS. Items for sale: Description
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LOW Woodworkers Club members (L-R): Jim Klein, Glynn Smith, George Hedrick and Hal Wood stand on the Memorial Garden bridge.
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A First for Lake of the Woods: A Drive-Through Flu Clinic
LOWLINC volunteers passed out “goodie bags” and talked with residents after the vaccinations. The goodie bags, filled with juice, snacks, and hand sanitizer were the LOWLINC and CVS way to say thank you for helping to keep our community healthy and safe by getting a flu shot. We thank Lake of the Woods Fire and Rescue, Security and LOWA, which all assisted with logistics. LOWLINC was pleased to receive grant support of $760 for the flu shot clinic from The Power of Change program. This program receives funding from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative members who volunteer to have their electric bills rounded up to the next highest dollar as a tax-deductible contribution. Visit www.thepowerofchange.org for more information on this program that helps nonprofits in our region. We plan to provide a second drive-through clinic for flu shots again next year, but hopefully without the dual threat of the flu and coronavirus. If you would like more information about LOWLINC, please visit our webpage, www.lowlinc.org, or call 855-569-5462. We welcome your inquiries for membership, and volunteer drivers are always welcome to join the team.
by Emily Slunt, LOWLINC Vice Chair
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The Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic, sponsored by LOWLINC and CVS Pharmacy, serves LOW members in their cars.
On Oct. 7, 13 teams made up of 50 golfers participated in the weekly competition. The team of Eric Barnes, Bill Baker, Dave Witmer and Bill Halpin came out on top of the Two Best Balls (Net) game. It has been noted that not all golfers are posting scores as they should. Members are reminded to post scores to ensure that a current and accurate handicap is considered for competition. Your score should be neither artificially high nor artificially low, to be fair to other golfers and yourself. Members are again reminded to respect the course by following cart restrictions, placing sand in divots, repairing ball marks on the green and raking bunkers (leave rakes outside the bunkers). Repairing a fresh ball mark or divot takes only five seconds. A freshly repaired ball mark will heal completely in 24 hours. A fresh ball mark left unrepaired for just one hour takes15 days before the ugly scar has healed satisfactorily. Let’s all do our share to help keep our course “Best in the Burg.”
Over 200 Lake of the Woods residents received a flu shot on Saturday, Oct. 3, while staying in their cars and staying at the Lake! This very successful event, conceived and organized by LOWLINC, took place in the lower level Clubhouse parking lot. Pre-registration was required on the LOWLINC website. LOW residents came prepared with masks and medical cards, and the flow of traffic moved smoothly throughout the four-hour period. Our local CVS Pharmacy provided the staff and vaccines for both the adult/child and the high dose senior vaccine. LOWLINC, a non-profit service organization within the Lake dedicated to helping seniors continue to live safely and independently in their homes, managed logistics and provided the volunteers to help with traffic flow and hospitality.
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After months of meeting via Zoom, the LOW Arts artists and art lovers enjoyed a “field trip” to Ellwood Manor on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The weather was perfect, and the fall colors were just starting to appear. Many thanks to LOW Arts member Diane Smith, who is also a docent at Ellwood Manor, for organizing the outing and providing the group with the history of the site and best spots for photography and sketching. Our appreciation, as well, to the Ellwood Manor staff and Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield for providing access for our group. Several highlights of the day, including a plein air painting by Lisa Spencer Ballard, are shown. Stay tuned for our “virtual studio tour” coming soon to your computers and TV screens! We’re very excited to offer our friends and fans the opportunity to take a peek inside our studios, share some of the art we’ve been creating since our last show, and spotlight some of our new artists here at the Lake. Our next LOW Arts meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 2 PM. Please visit our website at www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com for more information and to join us. All are welcome!
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As we begin our fall season, our meeting format may have changed, but DAR service to our country and community is full steam! Currently, we are working with the VA Clinics in Fredericksburg and participating in a Community Classroom/Literacy project helping to supply books to school children learning virtually at home. Plans for continuing our Community Genealogy Study Group are underway and information will be sent out soon to previous participants. Anyone interested in joining the group, please call or email for more information. Assistance in genealogical research is always available through our group members. Everyone is welcome! So many things were shut down earlier this year, but our members still “participated” in the first DAR Continental Congress held virtually, as well as District meetings, State meeting and workshops and other virtual programs, and now we plan to hold our November and December meetings via Zoom as well! Hopefully, we will be able to hold our first “in person” meeting again in January at the LOW Community Center. Our programs are open to the public, and everyone is welcome! If you have any questions about the Genealogy Study Group or the DAR, please email SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com, or call 540-661-7202.
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Lake Authors of the Wilderness
Pedestrian Safety Month
by Sharon Lyon, Steering Committee Member
by John P. Farrell Jr., Secretary/Volunteer Firefighter, LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
Lake Authors of the Wilderness is a writers group serving the Orange County community, including Lake of the Woods and the surrounding area. The club supports and educates writers in polishing, promoting, and selling their work. Our members range from novice writers to published authors. We write both fiction and nonfiction, and have published novels, short stories, young adult books, children’s books, poetry, anthologies, and blogs. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month, currently on Zoom. We are happy to announce the recent publication of the following books by our members: • The Meter’s Always Running, A Haunted City Mystery, by C.A. Rowland, available on Amazon.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated October as the first-ever national “Pedestrian Safety Month.” The agency is making pedestrian safety the focus of October as part of its continuing efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users. “With this designation of October as Pedestrian Safety Month, the Department is affirming its commitment to working closely with our state and local partners to make our roads safer for pedestrians,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “At some point in the day, we are all pedestrians – especially right now, when everyone wants to get outside for some fresh air,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator James Owens. “Everyone has a role to play in ensuring pedestrian safety. We must keep working to reduce pedestrian deaths from traffic crashes and this first-ever Pedestrian Safety Month will help save lives in communities across the country.” “At FHWA, we partner with states and local communities to implement innovations in pedestrian safety by promoting proven safety countermeasures,” said Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Nicole R. Nason. “Collaboration will be key as we all work toward the shared goal of reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways. We must work together to make our roads safer for our most vulnerable road users – pedestrians.” Each week of the month, NHTSA will highlight dangerous driving behaviors that put pedestrians at risk, as well as ways to improve pedestrian safety. NHTSA has developed resources to help states and local communities identify, address, and improve pedestrian safety, including a data visualization tool, safety tips, and social media graphics and messaging. Please use the following link for some pedestrian safety resources and safety tips: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/get-materials/pedestriansafety/everyone-pedestrian?_ga=2.209718621.914295990.1601494557482113873.1579569156.
• Killing Spring, a Novel of Suspense, by Melinda Crocker, available on Amazon.
• Love is Eternal - Soulmates Forever (Book 2 in Destiny of Lovers series), by Arlene Michel Rich, available on Amazon. • Woman at the Garage Sale, by Suzi Weinert, available at bluewaterpress.com and Amazon. • Samantha’s New Baby, child’s picture book for ages 4-8 years, by Lois Griffin Powell, coming soon to Amazon. • Kesha and the Artifact’s Curse, a middle/young adult fantasy mystery, by Lois Griffin Powell, coming soon to Amazon. We plan to participate in the Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 5. Please stop by our tables in the lower level clubhouse parking lot. Interested in learning more or joining us? Follow us on Facebook at Virginia Lake Authors; Contact us at lakeauthors@gmail.com.
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• The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II, by Mari Eder, available for preorder on Amazon.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon, Wed, Fri, at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. For a free COVID-19 regional resource list, go to www. agingtogether.org. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org. Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org.
LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Rick, 540-316-1398. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please contact Lion Deb at 919-412-0351 or Lion Ed at 540-412-1507. If contacts are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Nov. 17 in the Community Center. You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-848-5829 or Carol, 540972-0664. 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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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. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 8 AM-3 PM. Price is $30 each, which supports the scouts summer camp activities. Pre-orders can be made by emailing cbjr74sa@gmail.com or calling 540316-1456. Please come out and support the scouts while also getting into the Christmas spirit. 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. Scouts Popcorn Fundraiser. Hello from a proud parent of two new scouts! We miss being able to see you at our popcorn stands this year, but you can still get your hands on some goodies and support our Cub Scout Pack 197 and Boy Scout Troop 197. Many popcorn options, including support for Military/First Responders, are available. To place orders please visit https://www.trails-end.com/ store. At the top of the webpage 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 a happy and healthy fall! Any questions can be directed to Scout Popcorn Kernel, Jessica Salo, at jessjsalo@gmail.com. Pack and troop are enrolling new scouts for the ‘20-21 year at this time. You can get information at BeAScout. org. 2020 LOW F&R Phone Directory. Cost is $10, cash or check only. Pick up your copy at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg., or LOW True Value 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. 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 Lion Deb at 919-412-0351 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. O. C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to assist with our Trap/Neuter/Return program, our Voicemail team, updating our Facebook page, writing articles for our Newsletter, etc., or serving on our Board of Directors. For more information, please contact 540-972-5556 or OrangeCountyHumaneSocieyVa. org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 60+ years. Donations may be tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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by Heather Kuzma, Communications, LGA
Lions Tree of Love
by Peter Williams, Member, LOW Lions Club With Christmas two months away, it is time to turn our attention to the less fortunate among us. For many years the Lake of the Woods Lions Club has decorated a tree with Christmas lights donated by members of the local community, either in memory of deceased family members and friends or in honor of individuals who have provided comfort and support to people in time of distress or need at this time of the year. We also decorate a second tree, in honor and memory of U.S. military veterans. The lighting of the trees, to be dedicated by Rev. Adam Colson, Senior Pastor of The Lake of the Woods Church, will take place at 2 PM on Saturday, Dec. 5. They will remain lit until the early days of January. The trees will be located on the grass in front of the Wilderness Center at the intersection of Routes 3 and 20. Throughout the coming weeks, until the early days of December, we invite our neighbors to purchase lights on the trees. White lights are in memory of the deceased, red lights of special people to be honored, and purple lights for veterans. Each light can be purchased for a $5 donation. All proceeds will be given to a family or families in Orange County most deserving of help, due to their strained circumstances and facing a joyless Christmas season. To make a donation to the Tree of Love, please send a note to the Lions, giving the names of the individuals to be remembered and the color of the light requested, accompanied by your check for $5 for each person named, payable to “LOW Lions Foundation,” to LOW Lions Club, Tree of Love, P. O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. The LOW Lions Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible. The Tree of Love has played a joyful part in our community’s celebration of the season down through the years, and we hope that this year the tree will attract more donations than ever before.
LOW Republican Club by Tom Northam, President
Come and join our TRUMP Victory Celebration Event with other Republicans at the Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 until 8 PM, with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 per person. There will be special visitors, and you will be glad you were there! For reservations call: Toni Ruther, 540-972-0295 or email: jtruther@verizon.net. Or register on the LOWRC Website: https://lowrepulicanclub.com/trumpvictory/ to make reservations and pay online. Reservations must be in by 11:59 PM Nov. 11. The next meeting of the LOWRC will be held at the Community Center on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 PM with a review of the election, the results, and for the development of future strategies as well as the implementation of our Political Outreach activities. Also included will be finalization of the TRUMP Victory Celebration Event. All are welcome to attend, however, members with prior registration will be given preference due to COVID-19 seating restrictions. The Sergeant at Arms will lock the door when maximum occupancy has been reached. Member registration is at: https://lowrepublicanclub.com/nov2020meeting/. For additional information, contact Tom Northam at: tom@lowrepublicanclub. com, or telephone 540-308-9365.
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The 2020 LGA Match Play Tournament ended on Thursday, Oct. 8. Loretta Yurkus is the Match Play winner. Joan Rudisill is the first runner up. Margaret Darby and Deb Newton tied for second runner up. Congratulations to all the winners. The Fall Luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 6 at the Clubhouse. There will be a Thanksgiving-style served buffet. The cash bar will open at 11:15 AM and lunch will start at noon. We will have memorial tributes to LGA members who died recently: Gladys Southern, Joan Burnett, Dorothea Barnes, Barbara York, and Cindi Webb. Memorial donations for these members have been made by the LGA to the designated charity chosen by each family. The newly elected board will be installed, and a short business meeting will follow. Look for the signup sheet and details in the ladies’ lounge at the Woods Center. Dottie Lohr reported that, since March, very generous LGA members have donated $7,765 to the Wilderness Food Bank. We also donated many pounds of assorted food items. This year, Dottie also has collected over 20 donated coats. The coats will be given out at the Food Bank in October. Dottie will continue to check the LGA closet at the Woods Center for donations that she will deliver.
Toot! Toot! All Aboard
by Glynn Smith, LOW Woodworkers Club
The LOW Woodworkers Club Express.
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All Aboard the LOW Woodworkers Club Express! The Express will be arriving at the LOW Church Auction on Nov. 20. Our membership is honored that the Church will be displaying the Woodworkers Club handmade train set as one of the items that will be up for auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the benefit of two clinics that the Church supports. During the COVID social distancing, the Woodworkers Club has been busy building a wooden train. Each of the cars was constructed of oak (the cars/ engine) and walnut (the wheels) by an individual member of the club. It was an appropriate project; each member could build their individual car at their own location and be compliant with social distancing. Special thanks to Jim Klein, who was the “Engineer” of the Trian Committee, and to Gil Churchill, for making all the trucks (wheel assemblies) for each car. Gil also made a bonus car, an operating crane car! Club members Max Hildreth, Ed Hoffman, Glynn Smith, and Hal Wood contributed by each making a car. The engine and six cars are each approximately 12” long and 5-6“ tall (the crane is a little taller). What a great accent around the Christmas tree or gift for a special grandchild! So, get on board and help make the LOW Church auction a success in their efforts to support their very special clinics.
Sailing Club Pandemic Cup Series Wraps Up by Dan McFarland, Race Committee Chair
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When Covid-19 pandemic restrictions caused the necessary cancellation of the Sailing Club’s Fall Racing Series, Club Handicapper Richard Chitty proposed an unofficial race series, sailed single-handed to enable proper social distancing. The races came to be known as the Pandemic Cup series, and, under Chitty’s management, proved to be quite successful in producing a higher-than-average number of solo racers on the starting line. A few weather-driven cancellations forced several make-up races, but in the end, 12 races were completed. Sunfish sailor Jean Westholt took a runaway win for the series, logging six first place race finishes. Flying Scot sailor Dan McFarland placed second, with four firsts, with Chitty taking third place aboard his Sunfish. Club Commodore Gary Close, with the remaining two first place finishes in his Flying Scot, was fourth. Other members competing included Dan Kilgore and John Padgett in Flying Scots, Bill Ruark, Bill Wemmerus, and John Keating in Sunfish, and new club member Carol Donaho in her shiny red Sandpiper. Committee Boat duties were handled ably by Dwight Westholt, Ed Hoffman, and Mike Musatow.
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Community Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27 1 p.m. Lake of the Woods Comm. Ctr. (Rm. 2) 110 Sweetbriar Park Rd. Locust Grove, VA 22508 Community Meeting Thursday, Nov. 12 10 a.m. Clearwater Grill 4276 Germanna Hwy. Locust Grove, VA 22508
Community Meeting Thursday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. Clearwater Grill 4276 Germanna Hwy. Locust Grove, VA 22508
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You will learn: • The Medicare basics you need, including information about eligibility and enrollment dates • A breakdown of the pros and cons of your options such as Original Medicare, Medicare supplements, and Medicare Advantage plans • Ways to save money on your medical and prescription drug costs • How to get coverage over and above what Original Medicare provides • Details about Mary Washington Medicare Advantage plans available in your community Community Meeting Thursday, Nov. 5 10 a.m. Clearwater Grill 4276 Germanna Hwy. Locust Grove, VA 22508
Community Meeting Friday Nov. 13 1 p.m. Lake of the Woods Comm. Ctr. (Rm. 2) 110 Sweetbriar Park Rd. Locust Grove, VA 22508
For a complete list of meetings, visit mwmaplan.com/LearnMore and click “Attend a Seminar.” Call 855.930.0725 (TTY: 711) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.*
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by Bill Derryberry, Volunteer, Lions Club Wilderness Food Bank
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What is the benefit of a desk for a child stuck at home for virtual school? It gives them a dedicated space to focus on education. A sense of pride. There is a need for kids to have a small student desk or even a TV tray and, if possible, a designated space for virtual school. Many children are using kitchen tables, beds, and couches for online classes. Sometimes there are distractions in these areas. A desk is conducive to concentration and learning. About a month back, I initiated a project to collect desks, suitable for online classes, for kids that need them. Desks or TV trays that are suitable for a laptop computer are needed. I was able to distribute 13 of these desks at the Lions Club Wilderness Food Bank. Some of the desks and TV trays were donated by residents of the Lake; some were purchased and donated. One mother stated, “I’m so glad to get my son off the kitchen table.” If you have a suitable desk or TV tray to donate, I will be glad to pick it up at your house. If you want to purchase a computer desk, lap desk or TV tray to donate, I will be glad to pick them up at Home Depot or Walmart. You will need to designate me, Bill Derryberry, as the pick-up person. There are suitable desks at both stores for $40 or less. The desks will be made available at the Lions Club Wilderness Food Bank. If a child living in LOW needs one, I will deliver it to the child’s home. Volunteers to assist are welcome. For donations, or to volunteer, contact me at desksfororange@gmail.com.
by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor
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With funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the Orange County Office on Youth has announced a grant opportunity for parents or guardians of children who have seen an increase in child care expenses due to COVID-19. The program will assist in childcare for school age children, kindergarten through age 12, who have been impacted by school closings and modified schedules. It will cover expenses from Aug. 24, 2020 through the end of this year. The specific details of eligibility are available in a county news release that can be seen on the county’s website under the news section of the Living in Orange tab. You can get an application by calling the Office on Youth at 540-672-5484. The Supervisors have completed selecting their strategic priorities for the next couple years. The priorities cover two separate areas, economic development and effective government. One priority under economic development is the implementation of an open-access fiber optics network to provide affordable high-speed broadband to all residents and businesses in the county. Another is the implementation of the Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan (GWAP), including land use and planning for infrastructure (water, sewer, transportation, and telecommunications). I am encouraging town hall-type meetings in advance of the formal GWAP application submission, so that citizens have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposal. Under effective government, we want to implement “Digital Citizen,” where all citizens have easy and secure access to all county information and the ability to securely conduct engagement and transactions with the county. The other priority for effective government is implementing the improved Land Mobile Radio System and the new Public Safety Building. This building will house the 911 call center, the Sheriff’s facilities, the Fire & Rescue Department, the IT facilities, and the combined Emergency Operation Center/new Supervisor Boardroom. Also included is the upgrade of networks analysis of county functions and organization. The priorities can be viewed on the county website. One of my collateral roles as a county supervisor is serving as Chairman of the Orange County Health Commission that oversees the Dogwood Nursing Home and Senior Living. On Oct. 2, Newsweek and Global Data Research Statista announced that Dogwood Village has been selected as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2021. The ranking identified the 400 top facilities across 20 states. Dogwood Village ranked in the top ten best facilities for Virginia. The ranking placed emphasis on COVID-19 response by facilities and the protocols put in place to keep residents safe. Dogwood Village residents continue to remain Covid-19 free, thanks to continued efforts by the Dogwood staff. I am extremely proud of the Dogwood staff and the citizens of Orange County who have supported Dogwood in many ways for many years. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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$100 Cash Giveaway for ROOF REPLACEMENT Referrals leading to a signed contract. Is Your Roof 15+ years old or Leaking? Shingles Damaged, Missing, Deteriorating? Moss/Algae Growing? Ceiling/ Attic Water Stains? We are GAF & Owens Corning Certified Class “A” Roofers and Insurance Claims Specialists. All our roof systems come with a Non-prorated 50 Year Material and Labor Warranty & 10 Year Workmanship Warranty. All Warranties are Fully Transferable Greatly Increasing the Value & Sell-ability of your Home. We will beat any roof replacement bid from equally licensed and certified roofing contractors using comparable material / warranties. Check out our Stellar 5 Star HomeAdvisor Reviews at AskLukeZello.com. 100% Zero Interest Financing Now Available! Free Inspection, Repairs and Replacements, Call 540-406-3589. 1 CALL ABOVE All A+ BBB Rated, Ask Luke Zello Takes Care of It All. A Best of the Burg multiple category Top 5, HomeAdvisor Top Rated & Elite Pro, Home Depot Pro Referral, Class A Licensed & Insured family operated company, 20+ year LOWA residents. Our professional tradesmen love to work and we donate heavily to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of human trafficking. Protect yourself. Before you hire, verify licensed contractors at www.dpor. va.gov/LicenseLookup. See All of our classifieds & give us a call. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 10% OFF SALE - Please mention this ad for Discount! House Washing. Deck Staining, Exterior Painting, Driveway Sealcoating. We Install Mulch and Gravel. 540-850-8060, www. TrinityHomeImprovementsVA.com, Call or Text. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 25-YEAR NO Clog Guarantee Aluminum Gutter Guard Installation. Ask Luke Zello, 540-460-3589. A/C & HEATING Installation/ Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. AIRPORT SHUTTLE Service Returns. Didier’s Rides to Dulles, Reagan, Richmond and Charlottesville, Mask required, 540661-2377. ANTIQUE CLOCK Repair, grandfathers, electric, and battery. LOW resident. Call Hunter, 540219-7324.
ARE YOU Just thinking about selling in 2020. Market is strong, inventory is low. For no obligation consultation call or email Vassa Olson w/United Real Estate Premier. Serving LOW homeowners since 1991. Vassaatthelake@gmail. com or 540-840-9444. ARE YOU looking to get your house cleaned? Need someone who is affordable? I offer the best service at a reasonable price! I’m living in the lake and I have special treatment for my neighbors retired people! Give me a call and we’ll get a great deal! Wanda 434-825-3774. 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. BOAT/RV STORAGE Locust Grove, 540-760-9711. BRICK/STONE Masonry Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Take charge State Certified Insured Nurses Aide. Can manage all the patients needs. No worries when you need short term or long term care. LOW resident. Diane, 540-388-2930. 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 HOMES - Please call Tammy for an estimate at 703638-5701. COMPLETE LAWN Care Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. 540-308-8072, Stanley Lawn Care, Travis Stanley.
CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. DAN The HANDYMAN - Gutter cleaning, power washing, painting, custom carpentry. LOW member, 35 yrs experience, 540-841-7450. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. Licensed and Insured. 540242-1532. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540207-0979. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE INSPECTIONS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Home Owner. Kenny Skeen, 540972-4326.
HANDYMAN PLUS - 34 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. Serving LOW over 20 years. I don’t claim to know it all, and I can’t do it all, but what I can do, I do well. To inquire and for a free estimate, call Erich 972-2664. HOME HEALTH CARE Aide CNA with 20 years experience caring for the elderly in LOW is currently available to take care of your loved one in your home. References are available upon request. Please call Mary Green at 540-854-7858. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. HOUSE WASHING- Go from green to clean with our low pressure application method, Specializing in exterior cleaning. Call Orange County Wash Pros 540-268-0308. IVAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Professional painting, drywall repair and installation; tile/backsplash 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. 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. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, Installation, Maintenance. Professional Tree Removal. Excavations- basements, water lines, lot clearing. Residential, Commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@ gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING - PREMIER Arbor Services LLC. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming, mulching, stone work. 540-718-3794. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF PROBLEMS? We remove and haul away. Great rates. Free estimate. Call John at 540-907-5662. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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.
Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@ gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. STILL WRITING that memoir? Got the next great novel underway or a completed manuscript? CLP’s dedicated staff of target audience readers, editors, and designers will be your personal writing partner on your path to publication. Contact us today for a free consultation! info@ creativelicensepublishing.com. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. Resident of LOW wishing to care for your child any age. Please call at 703-615-7472. TREE CARE/REMOVAL Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540-718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WE BUY Houses & Fix yours! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773.
LOWA Employment EQUESTRIAN CENTER - Part Time STABLE WORKER. The successful, dependable candidate will assist with barn chores, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses and blanketing when weather requires. Additional duties may include assisting with pony rides and parties, trail rides and helping with shows and other special events. Previous experience working with Equines required. FITNESS CENTER - Part Time Position – ATTENDANT - Join the team at the Fitness Center and assist the Manager in ensuring members work out in a safe and welcoming environment. Duties include: open/close daily, greet and check in all guests, answer inquiries, assist in keeping equipment clean and well maintained, receive /process payments for services accurately and demonstrate commitment to fitness and personal wellness. Excellent customer service and communication skills essential. Must have ability to lift 50 lbs. One year experience working in related environment highly desirable. Must be 18 or older. MAINTENANCE – Full Time GROUNDSKEEPER positions – Join the crew and assist in performing general landscaping maintenance tasks for routine and special events. Must have experience in operation of basic grounds care equipment. Positions requires heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions. 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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Deadline for submissions to the Nov. 6 issue of Lake Currents is Oct. 26.
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2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Motorhome. 38 ft., Excellent Condition. 60,000 miles. Non smokers. No pets. $54,000. Call 540-748-1835. FRESH EGGS for Sale. 6 1/2 miles West of LOW. 540-672-8069.
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NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRESSURE WASHING- Dirty home? We use a low pressure application that’s safe for your siding, Call Orange County Wash Pros 540-268-0308. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRO SEAL - SEALCOATING and Striping. Driveways, Parking Lots, Walking Paths, Neighborhood Streets. Give your asphalt the protection it deserves! Free Estimates. 540-907-5662 or www. prosealtoday.com. REPAIRS & ROOFING. Install new and repair any small roof issues-don’t wait until they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. Best warranty. 540-972-9444 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. RESIDENTIAL CLEANING & Electrostatic Disinfection Services Available. We’re a local, full-service cleaning company that specializes in providing office, residential, and short-term rental cleaning services in Fredericksburg, Lake Anna & Lake of the Woods. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Contact: info@ cleaningforcollege.com or 540-4797808. ROOF WASHING- 80% of roofs are replaced prematurely due to color, we are known to bring them back to life! We use a low pressure application that kills any organic growth, Call Orange County Wash Pros 540-268-0308. 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. SENIORS: NEED a little help while maintaining your independence? Our caregivers are professional CNAs with current background checks. Let us help you! Call Nobility Home Care, where You are the priority. Nobility Home Care. Trustworthy. Licensed, bonded and insured. License #HCO212422. 540-281-3668; www. nobilityhomecare.org. 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. 540-2877143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800,
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“The Licata Group sold my home at Lake of the Woods very fast. They are very knowledgeable and resourceful with realty in the area, very polite and very professional. I would recommend them to anybody whether they be strangers, friends or family. We appreciate John and the rest of the team at Licata Group for all they’ve done.” - Jonathan R.
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"The Licata Group was wonderful to work with. Both Pat and John went above and beyond to help me get one house sold and another one bought. I highly recommend this firm for all real estate needs." - Julia D.
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"We’re moving up from Selma, Alabama to be closer to family, and to enjoy the Lake of the Woods ambiance. I just want to say that Keith Neeley from The Licata Group has been fantastic throughout this whole process. I can’t recommend them enough. I hope if you’re thinking about buying or selling in this wonderful gem of a community, you’ll give them a call.” - Richard R. "I really appreciated Keith Neeley's patience with our son, as he is in a wheel chair and it does take him time to get in and out of homes. We really appreciate a Real Estate Professional who we can call upon when we need to and ask questions accordingly. Thank you, Keith and to all the other members who helped!" - Mike C.
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"Just closed on our house in Lake of the woods, John was our agent. He was accessible and quick to respond at all points of the sale. The Licata group has been a great support in purchasing our first home in Virginia, and John was wonderful. His team made this process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Highly recommend!" - Adam & Rachel D.
"Keith and Jazmine worked extremely hard and fast to make my closing happen in a very tight schedule. They were excellent in answering all my emails and processing all the documentation to make sure the deal happens. Words may not capture my immense sense of gratitude to each, but I just want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU." - Glenn M.
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