The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 16, No.9
540.972.2237
LOWA.org
Where to Find a Book in Lake of the Woods by Tessa Moore, Girl Scout Troop 804
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August 24, 2018
Be sure to participate in the LOWA Board Election. Voting and candidate information available on LOWA.org. For those submitting proxy ballots electronically through LOWA’s trusted agent, Vote-Now.com, they must do so on or before September 1, 2018. Also, all paper proxy ballots mailed to Vote-Now.com must be received on or before September 1, 2018, or paper proxy ballots may be provided to LOWA prior to the announcement of the closure of the voting at the Annual Meeting by the presiding officer. Any person designated by a member as proxy holder on the proxy ballot must attend the meeting in person for that proxy ballot to be valid.
Get Out & Go LOW! Don’t forget to submit your photos for the contest by August 27. Email them to LakeCurrents@LOWA.ORG. For contest rules and more information visit LOWA.org.
Little Library at Sweetbriar Park
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What may seem like an ordinary box sitting on a post in Sweetbriar Park is actually a portal to many exciting and different worlds; it’s a Little Library. A Little Library is a box that houses books and not only do books have fictional worlds written within their covers they also have many benefits including mental stimulation, memory improvement, and vocabulary expansion. I successfully completed this project for my Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn by completing a public service that should have a minimum of 100 hours of work. I chose Little Libraries because of my love for books. I also placed libraries at Booster Park and at the Ruritan Building at the corner of Route 20 and 522. Any type of book is accepted, such as children’s, self-help, young adult, nonfiction, cooking, etc. Take a book, leave a book; it is there for your enjoyment! Please enjoy the Little Library and use it!
Photo by Dan Reams
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR ASSOCIATION.
Leighton Cumming, Jeff Johnson, Tom Sheridan
President's letter 2 Financials 2, 6-7 Association News 2-10 Agenda 2, 4 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 CARC Update 3 Pool Survey 9 Calendar 11-12 Viewpoints 18 Orange County 25 Classifieds 26-27
Friday, August 24 Concert on the Point 7-9 PM, Unchained Saturday, August 25 LOWA Elections Voting Booth Open 9 AM-1 PM, Holcomb Building
Monday, September 3 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center
September 11 & 12 LOWA Special Meeting of the Board for the purpose of a Retreat 9 AM, Community Center
Closed on Labor Day (9/3) LOWA Offices LOW Trash Compactor
LOWA Website Links
Tuesday, August 28 LOWA Special Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
Wednesday, September 5 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board 9 AM, Community Center
Saturday, September 1 Karaoke at Fareways Café, 7-11 PM $5.50 Dinner Special
Saturday, September 8 LOW Community Yard Sale 9 AM-2 PM, Sweetbriar Park
Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Info LOWA.ORG/CAPITALPROJECTS dwellingLive LOWA.ORG/DWELLINGLIVE Lake Currents online: LOWA.ORG/LAKECURRENTS
Association News Lake Currents August 24, 2018
President’s Letter by Leighton Cumming
My three-year term on the Board of Directors will end shortly after Labor Day. The three years have been filled with challenges, interesting new things to learn, and the opportunity to meet people I hadn’t met before. There are many more things I will miss about being a director than those I won’t miss at all. I will leave it to your imagination to guess which activities fall in each category! The Work of the Board LOWA Boards of Directors are like a local form of representative government. Much as Federal, State and County governments have elected representatives, LOW Members elect Directors to make decisions for our Association, which is made up of all Members. Thus, Directors must address the needs of the entire Association and the membership as a whole, not just the needs of the individual Members who elected them. They must address current needs, plus anticipate future needs as best they can. Matters requiring Board decisions come from the General Manager, from Directors themselves, from Committees, and from individual Members. One of the biggest parts of the Board’s work is approval of the annual budget. There is a schedule for consideration and approval of the budget beginning in August, going through discussions in town halls, committee meetings, Board discussions etc. The final budget is approved in mid-February. Work of the Current Board This has been a very active year for the Board. One of our primary responsibilities is to maintain the Association’s common areas, meaning our roads, parks, pools, Clubhouse, golf course, equestrian center, lakes and various Association buildings. What does it mean “to maintain the common areas”? Does it mean that we are only required to keep the common areas to the level they were 51 years ago? Most Members would probably say that the common areas should be kept in good condition and updated as necessary. Given that requirement, we worked this year on a variety of projects including our biggest project, the Clubhouse Area Recreation Project. We approved the project design and timetable, approved a loan from Mutual of Omaha Bank for up to $5 million, awarded a clerk of the works contract to Downey and Scott to keep construction on schedule, and awarded a construction contract to Wack Construction. Demolition is underway with construction to start shortly. We made a recent change in the design of the pool to have the midpoint depth be 4 feet with a gradual slope to 6 feet at the end of the pool. Other projects included • paving the roughest part of Lakeview Parkway near the compactor site , • adding an extension to the Clubhouse deck and replacing the Clubhouse dock, • instituting the first part of a point of sale system covering orders for the Clubhouse restaurant, • converting two tennis courts to six pickleball courts and overseeing a new tennis/pickleball committee arrangement • authorizing the sale of the Germanna House and applying the proceeds to the CARC project, • and finally, this Board completed the work of three prior boards and many committees in approving final versions of the LOW vision and mission statements, and overarching goals. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to serve on the LOWA Board. Thank you.
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Agenda (Tentative) Special Board of Directors Meeting August 28, 2018, Community Center 2:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
OPEN SESSION 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 1.3 Approval of Agenda PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Independent Financial Audit Report, PB Mares Certified Public Accountants - Dan Haynes, Partner and Gerry Goodman, Audit Manager MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1 Consideration of Authorizing the President to Sign the LOWA and Friends of Lake of the Woods Inc., Memorandum of Understanding NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Accepting the Independent Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2018 from PB Mares Certified Public Accountants MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
*The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. 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.)
Glad You Asked Treasurer’s Report for the First Quarter May – July 2018
by Bob Hoh, Treasurer, LOWA Board of Directors First of all, LOWA’s financial health is excellent. Considering the severe weather impacts so far this year, our Assessment and Operational Center status are good, resulting in an overall positive variance to budget after the first quarter. For this article I had hoped to provide the results of our final audit for our 2017-2018 fiscal year that ended on April 30. Unfortunately, even though we have been told there are no problems with the audit, it missed the deadline for this article submission so we’ll plan to cover it in the next quarterly report. Instead, I would like to address a member’s question regarding another important financial matter with a quick overview. Q: Why does LOWA have an investment committee? A: There are two main reasons our Association has an investment committee. First, it is required by Lake of the Woods Association, Incorporated bylaws. It is covered in our bylaws Article XIII, Financial and Investment Management. Second, it makes good sense because LOWA is a multi-million-dollar entity. I will expand on each of these reasons. The bylaws provide guidelines to help the Board of Directors carry out its fiduciary responsibility to “promote, maintain, create and preserve a peaceful enjoyment of the property and the protection of property values in the Association.” The objectives of these guidelines are to provide financial stability, safety of principal, liquidity and accessibility of funds, and yield on
See Treasurer on p. 24 Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Leighton Cumming Vice Pres.: Cliff Wilks Treasurer: Bob Hoh Secretary: Jennifer Zukowski Directors: Carl Clawson Jeff Johnson Tom Sheridan
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Roy Mayberry (rmayberry@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 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). The inclusion of advertising, logos or web site links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by LOWA, Inc. of the products or services so advertised. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
As of August 17, 2018
Project Financial Status Project Cost Estimate (Budget): $5,086,193 Current Funding: • $458,422 – Cash allocated by Board • $818,000 – Year 1 ($191/lot) billed in Regular Assessment • Up to $5 Million Mutual of Omaha Bank loan in place June 20. Project Progress Design: 100 percent complete Board of Directors approved a change order for the middle of the lap pool to deepen it from 3.6 feet to 4.0 feet (NEW) Bidding: Complete. Board awarded construction contract to Wack General Contractor (Thos. J. Wack Company) May 16. Contract executed June 8. Permitting: Complete Construction: Schedule June 2018-June 2019 Completed • Demolition continues through August 24. (NEW) • Site Contractor mobilized to begin work August 20. (NEW) Upcoming • Removal of flagged trees, basketball fencing and court • Begin infill of existing pool Communication: • April 30 Information Session was a success with 109 members participating.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting August 4, 2018, Approved Minutes 8:30 a.m., Community Center Present Others Leighton Cumming, President (Exec Session only) Clifton Wilks, Vice President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Bob Hoh, Treasurer Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 10:00 a.m.) Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Carl Clawson Tom Sheridan Jeff Johnson
1. New Clubhouse Pool. On August 15, after receiving design input from pool patron members, the Board of Directors approved a change order to modify the middle of the new lap pool to deepen it from 3.6 feet to 4.0 feet, which increases the exercise area for deep water aerobics. The change order costing $40,000 for design and construction (mostly additional materials) is charged to project contingency. The lap pool portion of the new Clubhouse Pool is designed for leisure lap swimming, lessons, and aquatic exercise classes. Target completion date is May 24, 2019. 2. Don’t forget. Sweetbriar Pool is open for two post-Labor Day weekends, September 8-9 and 15-16 from 11 AM to 8 PM This is the second year of a two-year Pools Committee experiment to see if members enjoy the additional time. Also, remember our Soggy Doggie Swim at the pool is September 22 from 10 AM to noon. We allow resident dogs to swim when accompanied (on the pool deck) by the owner/handler. Pre-registration is required. See pool schedule at www.LOWA.org/Pools. Be sure to fill out our annual Pool Patron Survey on page 9. 3. You may recall my column from July 27 floated the trial balloon of moving Independence Day fireworks to Friday night to enhance the familyfriendly member-guest experience and avoid the heavy traffic crush at the front gate. Some liked the idea, but most members contacting me said they did not. The main concern is Friday evening traffic at the front gate will mix commuters coming home with event visitors. Another point is not everyone has Friday off, and those traveling to LOWA will be rushed. Additionally, the Ski Club said it wanted to keep the ski show and the fireworks together. So at this point, the fireworks show is still planned for Saturday, July 6, 2019. 4. Board Election. Some members using Vote-Now.com are sending feedback that we pass to the Board of Directors and Elections Committee. Many find the process easy and convenient. If a member sends an email identifying an issue with the site, we contact Vote-Now.com immediately. James Claiborne, the owner of the company, has been very responsive. LOWA encourages those that received paper ballots to use the code number to vote online, on or before September 1. The Board set a goal of 1,000 members voting online. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you at the Annual Membership Meeting on September 3!
Lake Currents August 24, 2018
LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.
I hope you are enjoying our intermittent sunny weather, which sure beats all that early summer rain. Here is an update on some key issues at LOWA.
Association News
Pools and Such
Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update
Call to Order In the absence of President Cumming, Vice President Wilks presided over the meeting. President Cumming was present via speakerphone for the Executive Session.
See August 4 Minutes on p. 5 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dinner: W, TH, SU, 5-9 PM; F, SA, 5-10 PM Lunch: S, SU, 11 AM-4 PM Bruch: SU, 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 972-9680
Amenities
Sat/Sun: by appointment, call by Friday 3 PM
Fareways Café: 972-2216 Mon-Wed; Fri-Sat: 7:30 AM-9 PM Thurs: 7:30 AM-10 PM Sun: 7:30 AM-7 PM Fitness Center: 972-9680 Daily 5 AM-10 PM Located in the Lower Level Clubhouse
ECC Office (Woods Center): 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily
Equestrian Center: 972-2238 Lessons, pony rides, trail rides M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM
Maintenance Office (Community Center): 972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Marina Hours: Selling EthanolFree Gas Summer Hours (May 29-Sept 2): Closed Mondays Tues-Fri: 12-7 PM; Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Labor Day: 11:30 AM-6:30 PM Fall Hours (Sept. 4-Oct. 14): Sat/Sun Only: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily 7 AM-7 PM. Closed Wednesdays
Pool – Sweetbriar: 540-412-6834 Mon-Fri, 2-8 PM (through Aug. 31) Sat/Sun: 11 AM-8 PM (through Sept. 16) Labor Day (Sept. 3) 11 AM-8 PM
Trash: LOW Compactor Site 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
Pickleball: Tena Marangi 540972-8964 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
Security/Front Gate: 972-2210 or 972-2020 LOWA.ORG/DWELLINGLIVE Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM to 11 PM
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Agenda Forty-Eighth Annual Membership Meeting September 3, 2018, 10:00 AM Community Center The Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. will convene at 10 AM, Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018, at the Community Center, Lake of the Woods, for the purposes of giving the Annual Report of the Association, acknowledging outgoing Board Members and recognizing the contributions of volunteers. All members of Lake of the Woods Association are urged to attend.
Lake Currents August 24, 2018
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Call to Order by President Leighton H. Cumming Pledge of Allegiance Establishment of a Quorum of the Membership by Secretary Jennifer Zukowski 4. President’s Remarks and Recognitions 5. Annual Report by General Manager Phil Rodenberg 6. Awards, Certificates and Honors by Honor Awards by Committee Chair JoAnn Buttimer 7. Comments from Members in Attendance 8. Announcement of Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors (Reconstitution Meeting) • Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Community Center, 9 AM 9. Announcement of Next Regular Board Meeting • Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat, Tuesday, September 11, and Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Community Center, 9 AM-5 PM • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, Community Center, 2 PM 10. Announce Close of Voting for Election of Directors by President Leighton H. Cumming 11. Announcement of Voting Results (If Available) by President Leighton H. Cumming 12. Adjournment Please submit questions in writing on the index card provided. They will be collected after the Annual Report. *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. 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.)
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Agenda (Tentative) Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors September 5, 2018, Community Center 9 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Certifying Election Results 6. Seating of New Directors 7. Electing Officers 8. Setting the Annual Calendar Including Board Retreat 9. Selection of Committee Liaisons 10. Member General Comments 11. Schedule of Meetings: • Special Meeting of the Board For the Purpose of a Retreat, Tuesday, September 11, and Wednesday, September 12, Community Center 9 AM-5 PM. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, September 19, Community Center, 2 PM 12. Adjournment *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. 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.)
LOWA Launches Loyalty Program The Amenity Wide LOWA Loyalty program will launch on September 4. All members and tenants will automatically be opted-in to the program and will be able to earn Loyalty Dollars by making purchases at any amenity (exclusions apply). Members will be required to present their LOWA ID card at the time of purchase, and points will be tracked using the primary member number of the household. Members will earn $0.05 per dollar spent at all amenities (Ex. $5 per $100 spent) and $0.025 per dollar spent on all Annual Amenity Memberships (Ex. $2.50 per $100 spent). The program will be reviewed in March of 2019 and periodically thereafter. Members will be able to log-in to LOWA.org to track their Loyalty Dollars online. Loyalty Dollars will expire 12 months from the earning date, when a property is sold or transferred, or when a member/tenant is no longer residing in the community. Loyalty Dollars are NOT transferrable. For more information and a full list of eligible purchases and exclusions, visit www.LOWA.org/Loyalty.
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering personnel matters. Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 9:55 a.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Sheridan, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 10.05 a.m., and affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Secretary Zukowski confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of July 17, 2018 Regular Board of Directors Meeting. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Board of Directors meeting.
Name Action Brenda Rugless Term of Service Bren Anderson Voting Jonnie Feterle Alternate V. Nadine Daniel Advisor Janet Himmelberger Alternate Joya Lord Voting Lisa McKinney Resigned Dennis Villareal Removed Louise Kadlec Resigned Lisa McKinney Resigned Ken Kuzma Term of Service Gayle Buresh Resigned Karen Woods Voting George Brock Resigned Dana Compton Voting Keith Neeley Voting Deborah Newton Alternate Candace Maxwell Voting Henry Boggs Wright Voting Michael Tate Term of Service Bruce Kay Voting* Warren Lee Resigned Ossie Schmidt Resigned Fred Marshall Resigned Ken Rouse Resigned Don Cope Resigned John Trach Resigned Julie Wilson Resigned Gil Churchill Resigned Vassa Olson Alternate George Lovelace Voting* ________ *Extend Term of Service
Committee Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Elections Elections Elections Elections Equestrian Finance Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf M & E M & E M&E M & E M&E M&E M&E M&E M&E M&E M&E M&E Pools Rules
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Lake Currents August 24, 2018
3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County District 5 Supervisor Supervisor Lee Frame reported that the County is pursuing development of a new ordinance which would set up a Registry for short-term house rentals. There has been a significant increase in shortterm rentals over the past few years. Due to the lack of any regulations governing these businesses, the transient occupancy tax is not being collected. The Supervisors passed a resolution asking the State government to declare Orange County an agricultural emergency to provide relief for farmers who have lost much of their crops due to the persistent rain. The State has also agreed to fund a Route 3 corridor study. The Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan now includes two new zoning districts which will allow a business or developer to come in with a master plan. A consultant was hired to provide a detailed summary of the demographics in the Germanna-Wilderness area. 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff’s Office: No report available. 3.3 Report from Allied-Universal Security Chief Scott Walker reported that on July 7th Guard Gate staff processed a “crushing” volume of incoming traffic. Considerable rain events have interrupted the Lake patrol schedule. Two homeowners have experienced significant financial scam losses from an outside contractor; he encouraged members to report all such events to Security. In July, staff responded to 203 calls for service and issued 53 traffic summonses. There were no DUI’s and no arrests made. Reports of vandalism have been unusually low over the summer. 3.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc.: No report available. 3.5 Reports of Officers The Vice President had no report. Secretary Zukowski explained that when appropriate, some e-mails she receives from members are referred to the General Manager so they get the best response to their concerns. Treasurer Hoh said that the financial and audit reports for FY2017/18 should be available by the Board’s mid-August meeting.
A. Executive Session Actions Motion by Zukowski that the Board approve the Executive Session action regarding the General Manager’s contract and compensation. Vote: Yea: Wilks, Zukowski, Sheridan, Hoh and Johnson. Nay: Clawson. Motion passed 5 to 1. B. Committee Liaison Reports Director Hoh reported he met with the Golf Committee chair and other members to gather feedback on the proposal to post a road sign on Route 3 advertising golf at LOW. C. Committee Changes Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to amend the current Committee Change List to indicate Dennis Villareal as removed from the Elections Committee, and barring him from any Committee appointments for a one-year period. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee Change List as amended. (D-18-82)
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August 4 Minutes from p. 3
See August 4 Minutes on p. 23
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Financials
Financials, First Quarter May - July 2018 July 31, 2018
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Balance Sheets | July 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Lot Assessments Receivable Accounts Receivable Other Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Inventories Prepaid Expenses Total Current Assets Board Restricted Investments New Assets and Improvements Contingency New Construction and Renovation Repair and Replacement - including CARC Total Board Restricted Investment Property and Equipment Land and Improvements Buildings and Additions Furniture and Equipment Vehicles and Construction Equipment Construction In Progress Less Accumulated Depreciation Total Assets
2018
2017
$ 2,787,182 $ 2,772,585 1,583,352 1,296,398 211,065 210,263 (234,193) (238,020) 67,573 74,467 50,571 83,988 4,465,549 4,199,682 17,896 75,859 177,458 3,062,066 3,333,279
78,269 101,275 94,149 2,442,742 2,716,435
1,684,730 21,169,545 106,695 6,346,848 1,579,145 30,886,962 (14,349,163) 16,537,799 24,336,627
1,918,029 19,209,737 102,101 6,187,211 1,596,308 29,013,385 (13,475,373) 15,538,012 22,454,129
Lake Currents August 24, 2018
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Operations Accounts Payable Capital Projects Accrued Expenses Accrued Vacation Refundable Deposits Deferred Fees Billed - Tenant/Storage Deferred Fees - Discretionary Amenities Deferred Lot Assessments - Operations Deferred Lot Assessments - CTR Deferred Lot Assessments - CARC Total Current Liabilities Members' Equity Board Restricted Unrestricted Total Liabilities and Members' Equity
149,372 349,568 208,540 56,050 40,706 361,791 411,494 3,186,365 1,251,558 609,815 6,625,258
176,383 51,473 173,757 68,350 48,542 386,602 398,884 3,205,623 1,122,729 5,632,343
3,333,279 14,378,090 17,711,369 $ 24,336,627
2,716,435 14,105,351 16,821,786 $ 22,454,129
Revenue Assessment Revenue Operating Assessment Contribution to Reserves CARC Project Bad Debts Total Assessment Revenue Operations Center Revenue Administration Tenant fees New Construction and Renovation Fees Security Communications Fitness Equestrian Environmental Resources Pools Community Activities Golf Operations Clubhouse Fareways General Maintenance Roads Grounds Total Operations Center Revenue Total Revenue Operating Expenses Direct costs of merchandise sold Salaries Payroll Taxes/Employee Benefits Insurance Expendable furnishings Office Supplies Other Supplies Contractual Services Dues and subscriptions Repairs and maintenance Telecom Utilities Taxes and licenses Recruiting Meals and entertainment Travel and training Equipment rental Depreciation Other Total Operating Expenses Excess (Deficit) of Revenue over Expenses
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250) 1,666,329
Prior YTD Actual
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250) 1,666,329
1,068,541 374,243 (16,250) 1,426,534
112,957 85,123 119,288 11,650 40,437 14,806 22,544 148,046 10,046 14,951 137,559 412,266 142,353 475 63 0 $ 1,272,564
97,844 104,475 0 19,500 41,268 16,250 32,275 140,119 10,160 14,707 186,545 388,597 125,316 625 1,400 0 $ 1,179,081
102,626 97,520 120,663 16,960 39,205 16,269 26,610 128,764 12,313 14,026 150,544 311,028 132,547 550 600 0 $ 1,170,225
$ 2,938,893
$ 2,845,410
$ 2,596,759
258,763 788,826 163,137 74,417 6,249 91,365 158,533 438,595 2,315 92,846 21,575 60,900 17,399 2,857 32,182 705 3,956 300,000 10,941 $ 2,525,561
238,128 819,281 198,643 79,104 13,422 74,890 228,245 439,443 2,477 88,820 20,200 55,299 18,106 2,238 33,150 2,625 4,025 300,000 10,449 $ 2,628,545
246,530 835,569 153,245 74,482 20,679 79,809 166,778 529,571 1,744 68,791 23,770 66,389 13,704 2,378 32,612 2,558 3,771 312,501 9,643 $ 2,644,524
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216,866
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Reserve Analysis FY 2018/2019 New Assets New Repair and and Construction and Replacement Improvements Contingency Renovation Fees
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CARC Project
Total Reserve
YTD 2018-19 5/01/18 Balance 2017/2018 CTR YTD Interest YTD NCR Fees YTD Expenditures YTD Transfers 7/31/18 Balance
1,397,804 1,669,992 4,599 (836,306) 2,236,089
19,530 43 (1,677) 17,896
114,798 222 (39,161) 75,859
57,929 241 119,288 177,458
220,695 2,416 (25,390) 628,256 825,977
1,810,757 1,669,992 7,520 119,288 (902,534) 628,256 3,333,279
Allocated Funds Projected Balance
1,419,187 816,902
2,968 14,928
0 75,859
0 177,458
67,631 758,346
1,489,786 1,843,492
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Key Measures | 1st Quarter YTD | July 31, 2018 Balance Sheet Key Measures 7/31/2018 7/31/2017 Cash & Cash Equivalents - Operating $2,787,182 $2,772,585
Collected to Date Receivables - Current (Semi-Annual / Quarterly) Receivables - Delinquent (Current Year) * * Estimate 2% for year
450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000
% 76.6%
250,000
$ $5,153,538
200,000 150,000 100,000
18.1% 5.3%
50,000
$1,221,588 $355,191 $1,576,779 Assessment Billing $6,730,317 $5,771,136 $5,703,040
% 5.3% 1.2% 1.9%
Delinquency Rate FY18-19 (as of July 31) Final Delinquency Rate FY17-18 Final Delinquency Rate FY16-17
500,000
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YTD Actual
Income Statement Key Measures Golf Operations Rounds of Golf Played
Current Year YTD
Clubhouse Events Revenue
6,559
Variance (884)
$40,326 $22,229 $199,160 $17,303
$49,015 $23,063 $187,365 $20,553
($8,689) ($834) $11,795 ($3,250)
Current Year YTD $56,856
Prior Year YTD $24,404
Variance $401
$412,266 $417,892 ($5,626)
$311,028 $387,458 ($76,430)
$23,669 ($17,847) $5,822
Total Revenue Total Expense Net Surplus (Deficit)
YTD Budget
AMENITY EXPENSES May 2018 - July 2018
Prior Year YTD 7,443
Daily Greens Fee Revenue Daily Cart Fee Revenue Annual Memberships Merchandise Sales
Financials
Delinquencies (FY 18-19) as of July 31 2018:
AMENITY REVENUE May 2018 - July 2018
500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 -
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Revenue YTD Budget
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)
Expense YTD Actual
115,049
696,499
Administration Annual Member Assessment Operating Assessment Contribution To Reserves CARC Project Bad Debts
317,368
202,319
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250)
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250)
Subtotal Administration Security Communications Fitness Equestrian Environmental Resources Pools Community Activities Golf Operations Clubhouse Fareways Maintenance Roads Grounds
1,983,697 11,650 40,437 14,806 22,544 148,046 10,046 14,951 137,559 412,266 142,353 475 63 -
1,868,648 19,500 41,268 16,250 32,275 140,119 10,160 14,707 186,545 388,597 125,316 625 1,400 -
115,049 (7,850) (831) (1,444) (9,731) 7,927 (114) 244 (48,986) 23,669 17,037 (150) (1,337) -
Excess (Deficit) Revenue Over Expense
2,938,893
2,845,410
93,483
Expense YTD Budget 675,197
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) (21,302)
(379,131)
(472,878)
93,747
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250)
1,061,810 417,498 203,272 (16,250)
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(21,302) (9,429) 3,471 697 6,985 6,065 27 11,038 (1,466) (17,847) (13,828) 29,999 78,432 30,139
1,287,198 (182,571) (13,019) 11,381 (22,516) (29,254) (50,073) (45,925) (103,094) (5,626) 5,874 (217,370) (132,620) (89,052)
1,193,451 (165,292) (15,660) 12,128 (19,770) (43,246) (49,986) (57,208) (52,643) (11,448) 2,665 (247,219) (209,715) (119,191)
93,747 (17,279) 2,641 (747) (2,746) 13,992 (87) 11,283 (50,451) 5,822 3,209 29,849 77,095 30,139
102,981
413,333
216,866
196,467
696,499 194,221 53,457 3,425 45,060 177,300 60,119 60,877 240,653 417,892 136,479 217,845 132,683 89,052
675,197 184,792 56,928 4,122 52,045 183,365 60,147 71,915 239,188 400,045 122,651 247,844 211,115 119,191
2,525,562
2,628,545
Note 1:
REVENUE: EXPENSE:
NCR Fees (+$119K), Interest Income (+$8K), Tenant Fees (-$19K) Legal Consultation (-$13K), Credit Card Fees (-$12K)
Note 2: Note 3: Note 4: Note 5:
REVENUE: EXPENSE: EXPENSE: EXPENSE: REVENUE:
Summons/Fines (-$8K) Contractual Services (-$6K) Salaries & Benefits (+$8K) Salaries & Benefits (+$11K) Daily Greens Fees (-$33K), Tournaments (-$11K)
Note 6: Note 7: Note 8:
EXPENSE: EXPENSE: EXPENSE:
Net Income Net Income (Loss) (Loss) Variance YTD YTD Favorable Actual Budget (Unfavorable)
Note
Revenue YTD Actual
Salaries & Benefits (+$13K) Salaries & Benefits (+$14K), Contractual Services (+$11K), Sand & Gravel (+$12K), Asphalt (+$35K) Salaries & Benefits (+$12K), Contractual Services (+$8K) Key: Numbers represented as positive or (+$xxK) reflect a positive variance to budget Numbers represented as negative or (-$xxK) reflect a negative variance to budget
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Summary, Operation Center Income Statement Comparative to Budget (Includes Depreciation in Administration) Year to Date July 31, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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Association News
Thoughts from the Pro by Rea Hargraves, PGA
August 24-25 27 28 31 September 3 5 6 8 10
Men’s and Senior Men’s Club Championship Ladies Member/Member – Social (Putting Green), 3-6 PM Ladies Member/Member (Ryder Cup), 8 AM Shotgun Friday Night Couples Event, 5 PM Shotgun Labor Day Observed Pappy Yoakum Golf Tournament, 9 AM Shotgun Orange County H.S. Match (Back 9), 4:30 PM Tee Times MGA Scramble, 9 AM Shotgun Pythias Golf Tournament, 9 AM Shotgun Special Olympics (Putting Green), 5 PM
On Saturday, August 11, we held the “Fat Boys” Golf Tournament at Lake of the Woods. They had 40 players participating. This event was sponsored by Tim Grant and Dan Cronin. The format was Best Ball Net of the Two Person Team. The first place team was Keith Neeley and Dustin Priddy. They shot a 29-27=56. That afternoon, we also held the LOWA Junior Club Championship / Junior Golf Event. This event was originally scheduled for July 21, but was rained out. For the Junior Golfers ages 11 to 13, Trevor Funk was our Junior Club Champion. Chase Whelan was the Junior Tournament Winner. For ages 7 to 10, our Junior Club Champion was Jack Barnes. Chad Maclin was the Junior Tournament Winner. I’ll see you on the course.
Photos by Rea Hargraves
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Junior Club Championship/Junior Golf Event - Ages 7-10 (L-R) Liam Vance, Junior Tournament Winner Chad Maclin, Junior Club Champion Jack Barnes, and John Maclin.
Ages 11-13, (L-R) Junior Tournament Winner Chase Whelan and Junior Club Champion Trevor Funk.
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Your opinion matters! Let us know what you liked and what you thought could be improved at Sweetbriar Pool this summer. Please consider all aspects of pool operation as you answer this survey. Each year LOWA hires a pool management company to operate, maintain the pools and provide lifeguard staffing. This survey may also be filled out online at LOWA.org. Return completed surveys by September 7, to the Holcomb Building, 102, Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Fareways serves breakfast all day, along with sandwiches, burgers and salads. Call for takeout, 540.972.2216
Karaoke Hosted by Reed Beving & Bill Feterle Saturday, September 1 7-11 PM
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Dinner Special: BBQ & Coleslaw $5.50 Monday-Wednesday;Friday-Saturday: 7:30 AM to 9 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM to 10PM Sunday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
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Save on Green Fees, Play Afternoon Golf!
The LOW Golf Course is now offering discounted a�ernoon rates. LOWA Members: $20 Guests: $25
Reserve a Tee Time: 972-2230 Afternoon Rates effective daily, after 12 PM. Includes green fees and cart.
Summer Concerts on the Point 2018 7 PM - 9 PM
Friday, Aug 24 Unchained
Thanks for joining us, See you next summer!
Saturday, September 8th at Sweetbriar Park 9am to 2pm For more information on how to register, call the Community Center Office at 540-972-9680 10
Book your next event at the Clubhouse!
Contact the Clubhouse for more information: 540-972-2221
Monday, September 3 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership, CC Wednesday, September 5 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board, CC
TV18, shown on Comcast Channel 18, features unique shows designed especially for Lake of the Woods. To view our videos online visit: LOWA.ORG/TV18.
Tuesday, September 11 & Wednesday, September 12 9 AM Special Meeting of the LOWA Board for the purpose of a Retreat, CC
August 24 – August 30 8 AM NOON
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 15th Meeting LOWA Board Candidates Forum
1 PM
Real Virginia
3 PM
BOD Candidates Interviews 2018
5 PM
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 15 Meeting
9 PM
LOWA Candidates Forum
Wednesday, September 19 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC
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Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees.
August 31 – September 6 9 AM NOON
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 28th Meeting LOWA Board Candidates Forum
1 PM
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2 PM
LOWA Board Candidates Forum
5 PM
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8 PM
BOD Candidates Interviews 2018
Have a show idea? TV18 is now accepting new shows from members and local organizations to air on Channel 18 & our TV18 on LOWA. org. For more information, view our TV18 Community Programming Guidelines on www.LOWA.org/tv18 or contact the Communications Department at 540-972-2278.
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Golf: 8/27, 3 PM, WC ECC: 8/30, 8:30 AM, WC Fitness: 9/4, 4 PM, CC Safety/Security: 9/5, 3 PM, WC Pickleball/Tennis: 9/10, 5 PM, CC External Affairs: 9/10, 7 PM, CC Finance: 9/10, 7 PM, CC CYA: 9/10, 7 PM, CC Equestrian: 9/11, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 9/11, 7 PM, CC
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FC Fareways Cafe 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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Friday, August 24 10:30 AM Civil War Study Group Presentation (CH). Info: Charles 540-645-2705. 7-9 PM Concert on the Point, Unchained. Order a to-go meal at the Clubhouse, 540-972-2221.
C a l e n da r o f E v e n ts SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Sunday, September 2 12 PM LOW Ski Club Show (CH Dock). Monday, September 3 Labor Day. LOWA Offices Closed. LOW Trash Compactor Closed. 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership (CC). Info: 540-9722214.
8:30-9:30 AM
M, W, F
Church 540-972-9060
CC
7-8 PM
2 /4 TU
Call to Register Audrey 703-401-5050
Call
TBD
TBD
Diane 540-388-2930
CC
10:30 AM
M, TH
Donna 540-972-1977
Kayak Club
Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch
6 PM 10 AM
TU F
Mary 540-972-6760
Meditation Class
CC
4-5 PM
1 /2
Pickleball Beginner Class
CC
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
TH
Greg 540-388-2540
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
Square Dancers LOW Social Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2 / 4 /5 F
Linda 571-328-9247
Square DancersLords & Ladies
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
1st/3rd F
Sims 540-972-3187/ Haring 540-972-1924
Stretch and Flex
CC
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 972-5435
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers Club
Greensprings Clubhouse
9 AM 9 AM
M, SA W
Diane 540-388-2930
$
Wilderness Pres. Sweetbriar Pool
10 AM 11 AM & 11:45 AM
TU, TH, SA M, W, F
Carol 540-972-6739
Yoga – Intermediate
$
CC
9-10:15 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Gentle
$
CC
10:30-11:45 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Chair
$
CC
9:30-10:30 AM
F
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – All Levels
$
CC
$
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN Location
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nd
TH
Terry 540-412-2282
John 540-229-7940 th
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5:30-6:30 PM TH (subject to change)
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Time
Day
Contact
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Larry 540-972-1847
Art for Fun
CC
1:30-3 PM
3 TH
Elaine 540-845-4127
Wednesday, September 5 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board (CC). Info: 540-972-2214.
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Martha 540-972-0385
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
CC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Saturday, September 8 9 AM-1 PM AARP Food Collection to benefit Wilderness Food Pantry (Front gate parking lot). 9 AM-2 PM LOW Community Yard Sale (SB Park). Info: 540-972-9680. 9 AM Tennis Social, $2 fee (HF). Info: Tom 703-786-8811.
Aug: Elaine 540-972-8129 Sept: Betty 548-2112
Book Club, LOW
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
540-972-9284
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 540-972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
TBA
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
CH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 540-972-2737
Eclectic Book Club
Call for location
7:30 PM
Last TH
Geraldine 540-388-2449
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7PM
4th TU
JoAnn 540-412-1666
Investment Club
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 540-972-0395
Sunday, September 9 9 AM Hunter Horse Show (EQ). Info: 540-972-2238. Wi-Fi available at the Holcomb Building, Woods Center, Clubhouse and Community Center.
Knitting & Crocheting
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CC
9:30-11:30 AM
W, F
Sharon 540-848-8510
Knowledge Club
CC
10-11 AM
3rd TU
Alayna 540-370-0000
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
LOW Fliers R/C Club
CC
5-8 PM
3rd F
Terry 412-760-4593
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
Joyce 309-533-9227/ Julie 540-412-9952
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
12:30-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Jessica 703-297-6784
Open Mic Night
Fareways
5:30-8:30 PM
TU
Fareways 540-972-2216
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Marilyn 540-972-0392
Photography Group
FC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Professional Women’s Networking
CC
7 PM
4th TH
Jennifer@jenniferbeavers.com
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4 W
Connie 540-972-0083
Susannah Chandler DAR
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Robbie Rokosz 540-972-4512
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
TBD
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 540-972-0153
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC
6:30 PM
1st/3rd TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Shop
Compactor Bldg.
9 AM
2nd SA
Hal 540-972-9803
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Hal 540-972-9803
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Saturday, September 1 7-11 PM Karaoke at Fareways Café. $5.50 dinner special.
Contact
Carolina Shag Dance Lessons Exercising for Health
Tuesday, August 28 2 PM LOWA Special Board Meeting (CC). Info: 540-972-2214.
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Aerobics
Joggers Club
Saturday, August 25 9:30 AM Republican Women’s Club Program (CC). Info: Toni 540-9720295.
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LOW Fire & Rescue invited visitors to tour Engine 29 and to test out the fire hose.
Photos by Jamie Wachter
OC Sheriff’s Office bloodhound Blue and his handler Sergeant Brown demonstrated his search abilities before joining the crowd at the National Night Out event.
Allied Universal Security Chief Walker (Center) grills hot dogs for the crowd.
This young man gives the event a high five!
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LOW celebrated “National Night Out” on August 7. Representatives from the Virginia State Police, LOW Fire and Rescue, LOW Allied Universal Security and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were on hand at Sweetbriar Park to answer questions, display vehicles and equipment, and conduct demonstrations. Thank you to all the First Responders and others who supported this event!
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September Tennis Social
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LOW Community
The next Open Tennis Social will be held on Saturday, September 8, at 9 AM. Tennis Socials are structured around open tennis play in a Round Robin format. Play starts at 9 AM and continues until about 11 AM. Partners are changed at 30 minute intervals. All levels of play are welcome, Tennis Social play bears no resemblance to Davis Cup, or USTA tournament play. Water is provided if you don’t bring your own. Food and friendship follows the play in the gazebo, with everyone bringing a dish to share. A $2 contribution covers new tennis balls, and set ups for the food and drinks. To sign up for the September 8 Social, call Jane and Tom Neubig at 703-786-8811 or jeneubig30@gmail.com. Hope to see you there.
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Corrado Apostolakis (L) and Franklin Farrell V (R) assist an adaptive watersports skier.
The LOW Lions are pleased to have a strong partnership with Orange County Public Schools. We provide scholarships and teachers grants, support the robotics team, and perform vision and hearing screening in the schools. As a result of our dialogue with past School Superintendent Brenda Tanner and OCHS Principal Kelly Guemple, we added new scholarships this year for technology and career and technical education. Our first two winners, Corrado Apostolakis and Franklin Farrell V, were recommended by their teachers Darron Breeden (Hornet Technology) and Laurie Jamerson (Robotics). Both are outstanding role models for launching this program. Both have impressive technical credentials, including participation on the winning OCHS Air Force Association Cyberpatriot’s Team, and the OCHS Robotics Team, for which they designed, built, programmed, and tested the robots. More importantly, the two epitomize the Lions motto “we serve” through their support of our community. Corrado and Franklin teach disabled vets and handicapped kids to water ski in the Adaptive Water Sports program. Franklin also works with On the Edge, the parent organization of Adaptive Water Sports, to organize training and volunteer events, work with disabled kids and vets, and keep the boats running with his mechanical skills. Corrado teaches kids in grades K-5 in the Smithsonian Camp Invention program about electrical circuitry and outer space. Both scholarship recipients will attend George Mason University in the fall. Corrado will study cybersecurity engineering, and Franklin, mechanical engineering, which he hopes will lead to a career in the automotive industry.
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LOW Tennis Club members enjoy a tennis social.
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Lake of the Woods resident and Marine Corps veteran James Lee Corbin celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Corbin, born in De Funiak Springs, Florida, enlisted in the Marine Corps in August of 1940. Because of his patriotic upbringing, there was never a doubt about his entering the service. He stated, “I am so glad I’m a Marine.” After completing boot camp specialty training in artillery, he was assigned to the patrol gunboat USS Erie, located in Panama. His duty was to help provide the ship’s antiPhoto by Dan McFarland aircraft defense and protect the Marine Corps veteran James Corbin Panama Canal. celebrated his 100th birthday August 9. Shortly after his wedding on June 4, 1942, Corbin and the Erie were deployed to escort a British convoy near Trinidad. On November 12, the ship was struck by a torpedo and the crew was ordered to abandon ship. The Erie was temporarily restored by the Navy and Corbin was one of 15 marines tasked with remaining on the ship. However, the Erie began taking on water again, and the 24-year-old Corbin had to abandon the same ship for the second time. Two years later, this member of the greatest generation was sent to the island of Guam as a sergeant. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to a special duty on the island of Tinian. He was ordered to guard a box about 12 feet long. “It was roped off and there was a canvas over it,” recalled Corbin. Corbin remembered his superior’s orders: to “shoot anybody that doesn’t halt and I will court-martial anyone who does not carry out that order.” The artillery expert was guarding a B-29 bomber that was being painted, the “Enola Gay.” The box contained one of the atomic bombs that would be dropped on Hiroshima. Three days after that, on Corbin’s 27th birthday, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The 5-year Marine veteran went on to a very successful career as an independent pharmacist. Corbin and his family moved into LOW in 1979.
It’s time to say ALOHA to summer, and that means the final show of the season by The Lake of the Woods Ski Club. This year’s tropical themed show will take place at noon on September 2. We look forward to the end of summer show because we get to showcase all the new skills our members have been working on all summer. Our skiers are always looking for ways to improve their technique and work on their new skills. They are often taught by visitors from other clubs or groups to help learn these skills step-by-step; a lot of times these visitors become part of our club too! This summer some of our skiers were beyond happy to work with John Walker Photo provided (Florida ski clubs: Gold Coast, Young skiers practice pyramid building Diamond for Nationals, on dry land, prior to taking the act on the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees for 2 water. (L-R) Franklin Farrel, Charlotte Nationals, Massachusetts Pettyjohn, John Walker, Natalie Pettyjohn, Oxbow ski club and LOW), and Ethan Pettyjohn. Tim Gaylord (Sea World and LOW), and Josh Setina (Wisconsin ski clubs and LOW); each have many years of past ski show experience. Our club was also fortunate to have the expertise of Avery Ditmars whose ski club group, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees, won the Southern Regionals Show Ski Championships of 2018. They have taught our members how to do Boat O’s, pyramids, jumps off the ramp, hop docks, adagio, ballet and swivel. At the show you’ll see a wide variety of these improved acts! Our skiers really love to have an excited audience to perform for, so please plan to attend on Sunday, September 2, at noon! Thank you for your continued support!
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LOW Community
My Voice is Trapped in My Body And Can’t Get Out!
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Lioness Card Party, Luncheon and Fashion Show
by Alayna Stiffler, Wilderness Toastmasters
by Connie Skelton-Devens, Member, LOW Lioness
Fear is powerful. Do you believe it? Are you willing to debunk it in your life? Voices are used by everyone in the world in a multitude of languages, some we understand, and others we cannot make heads or tails out of. Fear is in everyone, in every language and in your lifetime, certainly you have met someone who has witnessed the depth of fear. Are you personally driven by the fear within you? Fear that makes your heart race, palms sweat, traps your voice and makes you shudder at the thought of speaking at an event or of talking to someone in a setting where your voice can be heard? Often, fear can expose the raw nerves. A person’s voice can get trapped inside and, at a young age, will most likely be labeled as shyness, which follows into the adult years. Toastmasters can help you to overcome your inner fear of success, because you can fail repeatedly in Toastmasters without receiving a grade for performance. There are no tests in a Toastmaster’s Club, but there is a lot of recognition for positive strides, as you slowly or quickly reach your own personal milestones. Most importantly, there is no pressure to speak until you are ready. Your personal growth is paced at the speed you want to go. Toastmaster’s has helped many improve in their networking skills, presentations, and has helped people achieve the job promotion that they have been striving for. If you want to learn more about Toastmasters, and how we can help you personally and professionally in your own development, give us a try. We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 PM in the Community Center classroom. To learn more about Toastmasters International, visit Toastmasters.org or you can email WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com for more information. We are a new club in Locust Grove and would like to have you join us.
The Lake of the Woods Lioness Club is planning their annual Card Party, Luncheon and Fashion Show. The party will take place on Friday, September 28, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Clubhouse. The chef-inspired luncheon will feature chicken salad with fruit and apple torte. The fashions will be by Designs of Occoquan. Snacks, coffee and tea will be available all day, as well as a cash bar from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. In addition to the games, luncheon and fashions, there will be a raffle for fabulous gift baskets and a silent auction. Reservations will begin to be taken on August 24 and continue until the event is sold out. Bridge players should sign up with a partner. Players of other games should include all members of their party with reservations. Space is available for those who only wish to come to the luncheon and fashion show. Tickets are $26 per person to benefit the Lioness Benevolence Fund. For reservations, contact Jan Lemieux at 540-972-8888.
Wine Talk
by Joe Szadvari, Sommelier Quality, quality, quality!! I love it when you get great quality and value in a wine. Here are some that I recently tried and recommend: Sanrocchetto Verdicchio Jesi, Marches, Italy, Vintage 2017 - What a lovely little wine this is! Nicely smooth on the palate, the full flavor of ripe peaches, with a hint of citrus, makes this a real charmer. The amphorashaped bottle is a characteristic of Verdicchio wines. Serve with fresh cheeses, tasty smoked meats, summer salads, or as a summer “sipper”. Price: About $12 a bottle Montresor, Valpolicella, Il Veronese, Veneto, Italy Vintage 2015 – This entry-level wine to the world of Amarone (powerful red wine) was a pleasure to drink. Corvina, Rondonella, and Molinara grapes make up this superb wine from an area near Verona. Loads of ripe fruit, especially cherry, both in the aroma and flavors, make this the perfect wine to try. It would even please those who want to try dry, red wines, but don’t want the bitter and astringent mouth-feel. Price: About $15 a bottle. Vistamar, Corte de Campo, Andes Red, Rapel Valley, Chile, Vintage 2015 – If you like a wine with loads of flavor and great structure, this is one you should try. Four grape varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenére, Petit Syrah, and Petit Verdot, make up this great blend. Aromas and flavors of ripe blueberries with hints of herbs and cedar make this wine an outstanding value. It will need about one hour of aeration though, to experience its great flavors. This is the perfect wine to serve with grilled or barbecued meats. Price: About $15 a bottle. Bellini, Tuscan Dessert Wine, Italy, NonVintage - The traditional Italian dessert wine, Vin Santo (Holy Wine) of Tuscan fame, is quite expensive, but this offers a much more affordable price. A good, traditional dessert wine, it is dark yellow, with an amber hue, and offers aromas of dried apricot and nuts. Medium-bodied and medium sweet, it has a lovely, creamy, nutty after-taste. The perfect pairing with cheese or fruit drizzled with honey! Price: About $10 for a 500 ml bottle.
1” x 3” x 8’ Woodworking Challenge by Hal Wood, President, LOW Woodworkers Club
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1" x 3" x 8' Rules: Participants must be residents or organizations/groups residing within Lake of the Woods. Members of the LOW Woodworkers Club cannot participate. Use only one piece of 1” x 3” x 8’ pine lumber (fasteners such as glue, nails, screws, hinges, etc., and finishes such as stain, paint, etc., will be permitted). No other materials can be used. Start date July 7. Contestants must register with LOW Woodworkers by submitting an email referencing the 1x3x8 Woodworking Challenge with your name and email address to glynn.smith123@gmail.com, up until September 15. Each contestant must drop off their project at the LOW Woodworkers table at the LOW Visual Arts Council’s Fine Arts, Crafts, and Photography Show located at the LOWA Community Center on Saturday, September 22, between 9 and 10 AM. Subsequently, judges will review all submitted projects and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be presented at 2 PM on September 22. All participants will be allowed to leave their projects on display until 5 PM on Sunday, September 23. Projects will be judged on three criteria: Originality, Artistic presentation, and Woodworking techniques.
LOW Art Show, Sept. 22 & 23. Entry forms available at the Holcomb Building and the Community Center. Look for yellow form. Deadline to enter September 15. Questions? Jan Moore 540-972-9355 or Sallie Wallace 540-972-0412. Learn to Square Dance. Join the LOW Square Dance Club on Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM at the Community Center for a FREE lesson. Singles, Couples and Families – ALL are welcome and no dancing skills required. Meet our friendly community and exercise your brain and your body. Beginners’ classes also start on September 10 and every Monday thereafter: $75 for a 15-week series. Not sure it is a good fit? Come to a free session at the Community Center on Friday, August 31 or Monday, September 10. Text (or Call) at 571-328-9247 or email lowsquaredanceclub@gmail. com for more information or to RSVP, Like us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/lowsquaredance/. Sept. 1, Annual Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival, in Madison. 9 AM-4 PM. Free admission and free shuttles and parking available at the Madison County High School. Get your “Taste” of Arts, Crafts, History, Magic, Music, Beer and Wine Tent ($15 to enter tent for tasting, then can purchase by the glass), History and food. The Virginia Tourism Corporation’s LOVEwork will also be in front of the main stage on the Library Lawn again this year for that perfect photo op! For more information: http://www.madisonva. com/ or call The Madison Chamber of Commerce at 540-948-4455. AARP Chapter 5239: Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Baseball Game, Sept. 22, National Park, Washington D.C. Depart 1:15 PM for 4:05 PM game, $75 pp. Info: John 540-972-4883, Dave 571-3344913, or Nick 540-972-0350. AARP Chapter 5239 sponsored Trips. Shenandoah National Park Fall Foliage Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Oct. 17, includes lunch, park admission, and stop at winery, $85. White House Holiday Tour, Dates requested: Dec. 14, 18, 20. Includes U.S. Capitol/U.S. Botanic Garden, $56. Contact Barbara, 540972-4651 or wisecruiser@hotmail.com. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Please email Ginny at project_excel.ooy@outlook.com or call 571-259-8951 for more details and a volunteer application (a background check is required). 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 Wells Fargo Bank, Wilderness Pharmacy, LOW Hair Studio, and LOW Security.
Dining for Charity. AARP Chapter 5239 is sponsoring an event to support local Orange County charities. By enjoying lunch or dinner at the Bella J. Cucina Restaurant on Tuesday, August 28, they will donate a percentage of the proceeds to benefit our neighbors in need. The LOW Lions Golf Tournament will be on Saturday, Sept 29 at the LOW Golf Course, 1 PM Shotgun Start, and 11 AM Putting Contest. Coed-4 person Scramble. Get a team together or we will pair you up. $65/person (before Sept. 1) Includes: green/cart fees/ dinner/prizes. All monies raised will be used to support local charities. For more information contact Pro Shop or call Dick 540-412-6062. Good Time Cruisers Free Car Show. Every second Saturday each month; 5 PM until sundown at Locust Grove Town Center, Routes 20 and 611. Family Friendly, Cars, Food, and Fun. Proceeds go to local charities. www.goodtime-cruisers.webs.com. LOW Directory. The 2018 directory is available! Cost is $10 at Member Services in the lower level Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com; or 540-972-3306. Cause 4 Paws. We are in the need of 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 are 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, 540-972-4960 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Ferris Bldg. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540-4129854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9-12, or call Lion Mark at 412-9994, Lion Susan at 972-2772, or Lion Dave at 972-2125 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member need a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you! O.C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to do dog adoptions at PetSmart on weekends and/or transport cats during the week to PetSmart stores. Donations are tax-deductible, we are a 50l(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations can be mailed to OCHS, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: 540-672-0069. orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org.
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 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Cindy at 540-972-1187. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity, donations are tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon.
Human Services
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon., 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Meeting every Wed. and Fri., 7 PM at 32345 Constitution Hwy. Suite O. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group: Third Wed., 10 AM, Room 210. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group: Meets third Tues., 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr. Free. Support offered for care partners and those diagnosed. Call to confirm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 540825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@ rrcsb.org. 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. Diabetes support group starting in Culpeper at Wellspring Health Services. Call for info: 540-825-4557; 541 Sunset Lane, suite 301. Find us on facebook @ wellspring health services. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H). 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: 540-8545922, ask for 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. For info. or to join, call 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call toll free: 888-5089274 to verify the monthly schedule and to check for special opening dates and times. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Stan, 540-412-9854.
LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, please contact Dave at 540972-2125, Susan at 540-972-2772 or Mark at 540-412-6694. If contact points 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 Sept. 25. Change of Location to 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: Christy, 540-412-2470. Saint Seton’s Orphaned Animals is a non-profit, animal welfare charity providing assistance to low income families for spay/ neuter and preventative care for dogs and cats. Call Jeanette, 540809-2625. Website: http://www. saintseton.com. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 540-9720726, or Ed 724-523-5255. 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. through Fri. with minimum of 48 hours notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-8253100 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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Deadline for submissions to the September 7 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 27. Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 21 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, Sept. 10.
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AARP to Collect Food for Wilderness Food Pantry
Viewpoints
by Norma Ervin, Food Drive Chair
Saturday, September 8, will be the date for the annual collection of food to benefit the Wilderness Food Pantry. Hours will be 9 AM until 1 PM. The parking lot across from LOW Guard House will be the collection site. Items needed include peanut butter (lots), jelly, “helpers” and other meal makers, canned meats [spam-hash-fish-stews and chili]; canned beans of all sorts; canned veggies, (peas, mixed vegetables, beets) pasta sauce, cereal (Always NEED lots of cereal), sides (box potato and pasta), soups (chicken noodle is a favorite, but cream soups can help make a meal), condiments such as catsup, mustard and mayo. Coffee is a pleasant surprise for clients. Cash and checks are always welcome; Food Pantry staff uses this money to purchase items from the Fredericksburg Food Bank. Checks should be made out to WILDERNESS FOOD PANTRY. Don’t forget that food and money donations are tax deductible! Dining for Charity is another way to help the food pantry and other Orange County Charities. Bella J Cucina will donate a percentage of dining for lunch or dinner on Tuesday, August 28. Please enjoy a meal out and help a neighbor. Invite friends to join you for lunch or dinner. No coupons are needed.
Study Says Runners Live Longer
Lake Currents August 24, 2018
by Diane Clauson, Member, Joggers Club
We know the benefits of exercise and all exercise is good, but, according to Runners World magazine, an international study of 55,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 100 showed if you just start running between one and two hours per week, you can lower your risk of cardiovascular and cancer related deaths dramatically. According to the study, runners live far longer than those who exercise regularly, but don’t run. With all the statistics, we can certainly make choices about what exercises we feel are most beneficial for us personally, but with the statistics about running, I think it’s top-notch. So lace up your jogging shoes and kick up some dirt for a longer, healthier you. Join the joggers club today; not only will we get the great benefits, but will get to see some great views here in Lake of the Woods. Call for location and times, Diane, 540-388-2930.
LGA News
by Heather Kuzma, Publicity Chair, LGA Five letters were submitted to Viewpoints, and all have been printed. Lake Currents prints all Viewpoints submitted that meet Viewpoints Guidelines. The comments and opinions offered by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association. Letters for publication should be limited to 175 words or less, be submitted by a member in good standing with the association, and emailed to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org. Letters are published as submitted and not subject to editing, except where required to conform to Board approved guidelines. Letters must include writer’s name, lot and section number.
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The LGA Picnic/Election and Employee Appreciation Day takes place on Tuesday, September 11, in the Cart Barn. The meeting begins at 10:30 AM. Next year’s budget will be presented. Member feedback is welcomed. Make suggestions for changes you would like to see take place next year. We will vote on the budget at the fall meeting/luncheon in November. Lunch follows the meeting at noon. The Woods Center, Fareways, and IGM Staffs are invited to join us for a fried chicken lunch. Nadine Daniels, Pat Shrader, and Dottie Lohr are the co-chairs. A sign-up sheet requesting dessert/bread donations is in the ladies’ lounge. Nominating Chairs Betty Gosnell and Julia Hooper present the following slate of officers for the 2018/2019 LGA season: President: Sheran Marks 1st Vice President: Karen Woods 2nd Vice President: Dorothea Barnes Secretary: Pat Shrader Treasurer: Lisa Halpin Tournament Chair (18 Holes): Janice Mincey and Loretta Yurkus Tournament Chair (9 Holes): Karen Cakouros Nominating Committee: Denise Reese and Lori Barnes Absentee ballots are available upon request and must be submitted three days prior to September 11. All golfers are invited to play in the St. Jude’s Cancer Tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 18. Join us for a great day of golf and support a worthy cause. Sign up as a foursome or we’ll arrange it for you. Sign up in the Pro Shop lobby. Cost is $50 per person (plus $25 for greens/cart fees for non-annual members). Lunch, snacks and prizes are included as well as $25 per player donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Drop your check, payable to “LOW LGA” with St. Jude Tournament noted in the St. Jude Box at the Pro Shop check-in desk. Questions: Contact Louise Hoh at 540-972-1706 or Lisa Halpin at 540-972-5903. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Sponsorship forms are available at the Woods Center or through Pat Shrader at 540-972-2055. Hole sponsor checks are made payable to “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” with “LOW LGA St. Jude Tournament Hole Sponsor” noted. Attach check to Sponsorship Form.
Pickleball Is For All Ages
Stage Alive! Let The Season Begin
by Greg Stoner, Member, Pickleball Club
by Karen Kovarik, Subscription Chairman
Photo by Greg Stoner
Pickleball Club members compete on LOWA’s new Hollyfield Park pickleball courts.
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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and the fastest growing club in Lake of the Woods. It is a great way to get some exercise, have fun and meet many of your fellow LOW neighbors. You will meet some wonderful folks in the LOW pickleball community and have the opportunity to make many new friends. With the LOW Pickleball Club membership nearing 200, you will meet and make friends with a very diverse group. Although approximately 60 percent of present day players across the country are over 60 (the oldest LOW player is 89), the sport in recent years has caught on with younger folks in a big way. Due to the tremendous growth of pickleball among the country’s youth, the USA Pickleball Association established the USAPA Juniors Program for ages 7-19 to promote the sport with this age group. At Bethel Park High School, near Pittsburgh, Physical Education Coach Nick Santora hosts classroom after classroom of kids interested in pickleball. He stated in an article in Pickleball Magazine (September/October 2016) that, “We have many sport units for kids to choose from, but pickleball ranks in our top two every semester. It seems that pickleball is easy enough to play that beginners love it, while the more advanced tennis kids enjoy it equally at a higher level.” The LOW Pickleball Club will be offering free introductory lessons on Monday, August 20, from 7:30 to 9 PM and on Saturday, September 8, from 9 to 11 AM. These lessons will be held at Hollyfield Park on the six new outdoor courts. All equipment is provided. Just wear a good pair of athletic shoes. Running shoes are not recommended. The Club also offers free introductory lessons every Thursday, indoors in the Marion Pronk Hall at the Community Center, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For further information, call Greg Stoner at 540-388-2540.
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The Stage Alive Community Concert Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the community since 1970. Stage Alive!, as we are known, sponsors six concerts each concert season, between September and May. Our association serves the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, and Spotsylvania. The goal of our association is to bring a wide variety of professional musical entertainment to the broadest possible segment of our community, at the most reasonable price possible. Our concerts feature artists with proven regional, national or international reputations. In each concert year, we try to book something for everyone -- a mix of classical, popular, dance, vocal, and instrumental music. Season subscription tickets for our 49th season were mailed on August 11. If you did not receive yours, and you subscribed, phone me (540-9727866). If you failed to subscribe, it isn’t too late to go on-line to stagealive.org and sign up using a credit card. Or, you may print out an application (or pick one up the Holcomb Building or Wilderness Library) and mail it in. Our season opens Thursday, September 6, at the Culpeper County High School with the Richmond Symphony providing a concert of light classical, movie and popular music. We are fortunate to receive a grant from the Virginia Fine Arts Commission that helps us bring this excellent orchestra to Culpeper, and we appreciate being one of the 200 or so audiences who will have the opportunity to hear them this year. Based on the $60 cost of the season subscription ticket, the concert costs you just $10, which would only cover parking at the Carpenter Theater in Richmond. The high school, of course, has free parking and is handicapped accessible. This is a cultural bargain right in your own backyard! Don’t miss it. Single admission tickets will be sold in the lobby before the concert for $25 adult or $5 student.
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LOW Ladies ’n Friends
Lifestyle Changes to Eliminate Living Paycheck to Paycheck
by Kathy Smith, President
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LOW Ladies ’n Friends is a senior ladies bowling league that meets at the AMF Bowling Center in Fredericksburg each Monday from 10 AM to noon. Teams of three ladies bowl three games each week, for 27 weeks. The season ends by April 1. The 2018-2019 season will begin on Monday, September 17. A planning meeting will be held Monday, September 10, at 10 AM. We will meet at the lanes to confirm returning teams, review league rules, review weekly costs and meet any new members. Membership is open. Ladies interested in joining the league should contact Kathy Smith at 540-972-3093 or kunze1471@comcast.net. You may join as a team of three, or as an individual willing to be placed on a team. If you bowled last season as a sub and wish to change your status to member, please contact me ASAP.
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Avoid living paycheck-to-paycheck by starting with small steps and working up to the bigger steps. For every week of the year, add $1 weekly until you reach $52 by the last week of the year. Collect $5 bills and save them for vacation money or rainy day money. Stop saying “I can’t afford,” “It is not in my budget,” or “Payday can’t get here fast enough!” Set a budget. It probably is affordable when mindless spending is eliminated. Challenge yourself to track your unconscious spending habits for one week and eventually for a one month. Track every cent you are spending, from stopping at the convenience store for your morning coffee and pastry to the end of the day when you make your last purchase. Are you giving away money to help someone else avoid living paycheck to paycheck, so that your own everyday living is paycheck to paycheck? Stop now! You are lining someone else’s pocket instead of your own. Save your money and start giving yourself money so you don’t have to live paycheck to paycheck. The Knowledge Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Community Center Classroom. Our next meeting will be held on September 18 at 10 AM; topic will be health care facilities. Ask us about our Thursday meetings; next meeting will September 13 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Email LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail if you would like more information. RSVP is preferred, but not necessary. Free and light refreshments always provided. We are accepting coat donations for middle school students. Please bring them on September 18, or email us for a drop off location.
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The Lake of the Woods Visual Arts Council’s 36th annual Art Show and Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23, at the Community Center. Set-up is September 22 from 8 to 10 AM, with the show open from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. For LOW artists, photographers, and crafters, there is still time to enter; the deadline is September 15. Each year a drawing of donated items is featured; with tickets sold both at the show and also at various times at Photo provided the Clubhouse prior to This driftwood creation by Nate Smith is the show. All proceeds one of several items to be raffled off at the are given to Orange LOWVAC Art Show and Sale. County art teachers. The items donated this year include: a collection of Patty Bell’s greeting cards; a driftwood creation by Nate Smith; a photo by Bob Gibson; and Linda Sutphin’s Pour painting, plus a lesson teaching that art. Drawing for the prizes is held Sunday; you do not have to be present to win. New this year, the Wood Workers Club is having a 1x3x8 Challenge, with judging at 9 AM Saturday at the Art Show. Contact Hal Wood, 540-9729803, for details. On Sunday, from noon to 4 PM, LOWLINC’s wine tasting fundraiser will be held at the Sweetbriar Pavilion. See the LOWLINC website lowlinc.org for details. Lake Authors will also be selling their books, and the new Photographers Club exhibiting their works. There will be so much to see! Mark your calendars so you do not miss this exciting community event! Call Jan Moore 540-972-9355 or Sallie Wallace at 540-972-0412 for more information about the Art Show.
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Lake of the Woods residents are privileged to be offered a valuable Medicare Workshop on Wednesday, October 10, 1 to 4 PM at the Clubhouse. The workshop, jointly sponsored by Locust Grove AARP Chapter 5239 and LOWLINC, aims to inform Medicare recipients of their rights and benefits under the several different Medicare parts. Hospital, Health Insurance and Prescription plans will be discussed. Many residents are Medicare enrollees. How well do we understand the intricacies of all the plans and the benefits that are available? This information is essential for all, especially Medicare enrollees, to understand. Two Medicare experts will present the workshop: Ridge Multop is an AARP Virginia Community Ambassador, who will give the Medicare 101 lecture: Plans A, B, C and D—coverages and costs. Prior to his retirement, he was Director of Congressional Relations and Political Affairs at AARP. His areas of expertise include Social Security, retirement security, Medicare and health care. Poppy Foddrell is Aging Support Coordinator with Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services/Area Agency on Aging. She is also the coordinator of the Virginia Insurance Counseling Assistance Program. She will delve into the details of Medicare Part D – Prescriptions. She will have information on the prescription plans available for 2019 and will provide information on how you can ensure you have the best plan for your needs. There is no cost for this workshop, which is funded in part by a grant received from AARP’s Chapter Awareness Grant program. Registration will be required, and tickets are available at lowlinc.org. For more information, contact Carolyn Rourke at 434-602-2508.
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Where can you go to exercise your brain, have a low-impact physical work-out, make new friends, have fun, and feel part of an inclusive community? The Lake of the Woods Square Dance Club is offering beginner level square dance lessons starting Monday, September 10, at 7:30 PM. This is a FREE lesson and a chance to sign-up for the 15 week series. The instructors are Chris Stacy, who learned to call while working at MIT, and Steve Futato, reluctant husband, who discovered that he loved to dance and to teach! It promises to be a great time for all. Held in the Community Center, the cost for 15 lessons is $75. Youngsters accompanied by a parent are free. (Home-schooled children may qualify for physical education credit.) The 45 year old LOW Square Dance Club hosts dances the second,
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The Sailing Club completed its rescheduled Parade of Sail August 4, with a field of eight sailboats participating. Very light winds constrained the parade to the northernmost area of the main lake, but the sailors finished at the Clubhouse Dock, then retired to the Clubhouse to celebrate the occasion. The club hopes to make this an annual event.
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fourth and fifth Fridays of each month. Updated from what you might remember from grade school, “Modern Western Square Dancing,” has benefits, both to your health and to your social life. It is a great way to exercise both your brain and body. It is low impact exercise and requires no prior dance experience. Following the instructions of a “caller” and coordinating with dancers in your square gets those mental juices flowing and reduces stress levels! We are an extremely friendly group and welcome all new comers. Square dancing is “Friendship set to music.” Not sure if it is right for you? Drop in Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM in the Community Center gym for a free lesson. Everyone is welcome – singles, couples, families; no special clothes or dance skills required. To check out a dance, drop by the Community Center on dance nights. For more information or to RSVP, text (or call) 571-328-9247 or email lowsquaredanceclub@gmail.com.
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4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA Members commented on the Golf Sign proposal and the LOWA/FLOW Memorandum of Understanding
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Golf Course Promotional Signs. Motion by Hoh that the Board authorize the placement of a sign at the 16th Fairway on Route 3 for the purpose of promoting golf. Vote: Yea: 0. Nay: 6. Motion failed 0 to 6.
8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS: Director Wilks thanked Lisa McKinney for her leadership and hard work on the Elections Committee this past year. 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. • Annual Meeting of the Membership: Monday, September 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center. • Annual Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center. 10. Adjournment: Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Secretary
Fun Facts with Dolly!
by Marilyn Davis, Manager, LOW Players Do you know when Hello Dolly! opened on Broadway? Who was the first Dolly? Who played Dolly in the movie? Finally, do you know what show the LOW Players are doing this fall? The answer to that last question is, of course, Hello Dolly! It’s an American classic and we are proud to bring it to you. It’s going to be a fun-filled show with some familiar faces in our cast as well as some new ones. You will hear great familiar songs like Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Elegance, It Only Takes a Moment, and, of course, the title song – Hello Dolly.” We guarantee you’ll be singing along with us. When do tickets go on sale? They go on sale starting September 3. Ticket prices are only $29 for adults and $24 for students. What are the dates for the shows? The dates are October 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 at 7 PM, and October 14 and 21 at 2 PM. Tickets can be purchased on the website. Go to lowplayers.org or you can still call Sandie Frame, at 540-972-6385. Leave a message for a return call. We have a lot of newcomers out there. If any of you who love theater and might be interested in seeing what we all do on and off stage, please join us. Of course, all residents are welcome at our meetings. We meet the second Wednesday of the month in Classroom 1 of the Community Center, starting at 7 PM. Our next meeting is September 12. As for the fun trivia questions – Hello Dolly! opened on Broadway on January 16, 1964. Carol Channing was the first Dolly and Barbra Streisand was the movie Dolly. Here’s a little extra credit Dolly trivia – Who played Cornelius Hackl, the never-been-kissed stock clerk, in the movie? Answer - Michael Crawford, who went on to fame as the Phantom in Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera. Hope you enjoyed our quiz. Now come and enjoy the show.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Status Report on 2017/18 Board Goals. The General Manager provided a summary of progress made and current status of the nine FY2017/18 Board Goals adopted last fall. Two are complete (Major Capital Project tasks and Pool/Fitness center preparation and planning stages), two are complete and ongoing (Improving LOWA Income stream, Dog Park), and three are partially complete (Tennis/Pickleball Committee and Charter chores, adoption of ways to increase Amenity Usage using Loyalty Programs, and increasing member participation in Electronic Voting. The Lakes Management Implementation Plan continues to progress in the areas of the Flat Run Forebay design and the 14th Fairway Pond project. Strategies to improve the Youth Activities Program are also complete except for adoption of a Comprehensive Plan. 5.2 Discussion of LOWA Amenity-wide Loyalty Program. Finance Director Roy Mayberry presented the results of the pilot Summer of Fun Loyalty punch card program which was initiated to encourage member usage of LOWA amenities. Management recommended the Board approve buildout to an annual, amenity-wide Loyalty program using our existing Jonas Club Management System for program launch on September 4, 2018. An overview of how the program would be administered was provided. Although there is no upfront cost to initiate the program, budget staff would still need to estimate the offsetting revenue and expense related to conducting the program. 5.3 Consideration of Approving Amendments to LOWA Regulation V: Use of Property—Individually-owned Property, Regarding Overnight Parking. (Resolution 2018-12) (D-18-83) Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2018-12, a Policy Resolution, regarding overnight parking effective immediately. 5.4 Consideration of Approving Amendments to LOWA Regulation XIII: Use of the Tennis Courts, Regarding Pickleball Rules. (Resolution 201813) (D-18-84) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2018-13, a Policy Resolution, regarding Pickleball rules, effective immediately.
7. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS: Members commented on how FLOW administers their projects and benefits the LOW community; an opportunity for members to elect new Directors who would focus more on member rights; and a suggestion to improve communications by holding a Town Hall in September to get feedback on what issues concern members the most. Announcements included reminders to members of the Candidate Forum on August 5 at 4:00p.m., and the Civic Club meeting on August 8th at 5:30 where members will have an opportunity to thank community volunteers.
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3.6 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. June Financials In June we collected $188,819 in current year lot assessments for a total of $4,851,631, or 72.1% of FY2018/19 lot assessments billed. As of June 30, the Preliminary Unaudited Budget Summary shows a favorable balance of $152,613, reflecting a solid start to the current fiscal year. As of June 30th, the delinquency rate is 6.3%, which is in line with expectations at this point in the budget cycle. We have collected 100% of estimated boat registration fees forecast, but tenant fee revenue continues to fall as more owners sell their homes rather than continuing to rent. Golf operations revenue remains under budget and this continues to be under regular review. B. Lakes Management Report Progress continues to be made on the 14th Pond Retrofit and Forebay Project. A 90% conceptual design was presented on July 17 and the design reviewed and comments taken at that time. A joint permit application has been submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers, and the design was also submitted to Orange County for review. Contractor Solitude Lake Management applied algaecide to Keaton’s Lake on July 13. After going over the dam during high water events, 14 large grass carp were rescued from Flat Run below the Main dam and released back into the lake. C. Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update LOWA now gets a weekly report from WACK construction as the project progresses. Regular updates are printed in each issue of the Lake Currents and every Friday by e-mail to members on the E-mail list. D. Other Business Due to a change in Virginia law effective July 1, our Special Conservators of the Peace officers can no longer use the word “police”. LOWA Security Chief Scott Walker has created a new patrol badge design to replace the old badges. 3.7 Committee Reports: None
6.2 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee Proposed Amendments to LOWA Regulations IV.F: Individual Behavior; VIII.A.4: Use of the Clubhouse; XII.E.1: Use of the Swimming Pools; and XVII.D.1: Use of the Community Center, Regarding Smoking, including Vaping and E-cigarettes. (D-18- 85) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the proposed amendments to LOWA Regulations IV.F: Individual Behavior; VIIIA.4: Use of the Clubhouse; XII.E.1: Use of the Swimming Pools; and XVII.D.1: Use of the Community Center, regarding smoking, including vaping and E-cigarettes. 6.3 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. (D-18-86) Motion by Sheridan, passed unanimously, that the Board approve entry of the lots in cases #18-0804-01, 18-0804-02 and 18-0804-03 on or after August 4, 2018 to have the yards mowed and cleared of debris and that each property be billed for the cost related to such work in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Restrictive Covenants. 6.4 Discussion of LOWA and Friends of the Lake of the Woods, Inc. (FLOW) Memorandum of Understanding. The General Manager asked the Board to review the draft Memorandum of Understanding between LOWA and FLOW to give guidance on the next steps. A copy has been sent to the LOWA attorney for review. The draft will be put on the next Board meeting agenda for further discussion and approval.
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Treasurer from p. 2 investments. This is accomplished by focusing our investment instruments to FDIC Insured Money Market (MM) Funds, FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit (CDs), Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS), U.S. Treasury Bills and U.S. Treasury Notes. All these are very safe and insured. A committee makes good sense because LOWA currently has an investment portfolio of over five million dollars, primarily from our assessments, collection of which begins at the start of each fiscal year. Our portfolio has two categories - Operating Funds and Board Restricted Investments. Our Operating Funds of approximately $2.4 million include a checking account, two MM accounts and two CDs (one three month and one six month). These are used to pay our bills and make purchases to operate the Association for the year. Board Restricted Investments of approximately $3 million include moneys set aside to fund our reserve accounts used to maintain and replace Association assets and infrastructure, for example repaving our roads and replacing our amenities as needed. This category includes five CDs with maturities from three to nine months. We are purposely keeping the terms to less than a year to take advantage of rising interest rates. The Investment Committee members are the President of the Board, the Treasurer, the General Manager, the Director of Finance and the Chair of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer chairs the committee, which meets monthly. The Director of Finance is our “point man” in working with our advisors. I invite any interested members to join us at our meetings. Please let me know if this was helpful. If you have questions or comments please contact me at bhoh@lowa.org. I’m glad you asked.
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by Judeth Johnson, VP, OCHS Fine Arts Boosters The Orange High School Fine Arts Boosters is a non-profit organization which supports the Fine Arts programs of Orange County High School. We are currently in the beginning of our marching band season where our students practice two weeks before school starts and four days a week once school begins. They also will play at a football season kickoff bonfire, home football games, Saturday competitions around Virginia, and three parades (Homecoming, Gordonsville Veteran’s Day, and Orange County Christmas). The OCHS Fine Arts Boosters and Marching Hornets would greatly appreciate any support that you could provide. This can be in monetary form, gift cards, or products (sunscreen, deet-free bug spray, first aid kits, ice packs, rolling coolers, Gatorade, etc.) If you are able to support us in any way, please contact Amy Fitch, President, OCHS Fine Arts Boosters, at 540-661-6100 or amyhfitch@comcast.net. Thank you for your support of our program!
by Mary R. Nolan, Member, LOW Book Club The selection for the September 12 LOW Book Club meeting is The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan. It is a nonfiction account of the planning, construction, inhabitants and guests of the palatial Biltmore House built in the western North Carolina mountains by George W. Vanderbilt in the 1890s. Still in existence and open to the public, the estate remains in the builder’s family, and this book brings the reader right up to date on the continuing significance of the house and its environs in the 21st century. The LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room of the Wilderness Library. The selection for the October 10 meeting is Carnegie’s Maid, by Marie Benedict. It is a fictional tale of a young Irish girl working in the household of another Gilded Age magnate. For additional information, call 540-972-9284.
LOW Fun Bowling League
by Brooks Barnes, Secretary/Treasurer The LOW Fun Bowling League season for 2018-2019 will begin Thursday October 4 and run for 24 weeks. It is a mixed handicap league that bowls at AMF Fredericksburg every Thursday at 1 PM. The LOW Fun League is a group of bowlers at all skill levels, out to have a good time while getting a little exercise. We invite everyone who likes, or thinks they would like, to bowl to join this group. You don’t have to be a good bowler. Believe me, a lot of us are not that good! A meeting for all captains, and anyone else interested, will be held on Thursday, September 13 at the Community Center at 7 PM. If you are interested, please contact Brooks Barnes at brooksbarnes@ comcast.net or call 540-972-6230. We look forward to another fun year of bowling and camaraderie.
September Events for SOLOs by Judy Ayers, SOLOs Member
SOLOs is a group for singles residing in LOW. Right now we seem to be composed of retired people with various backgrounds in education, government, and the medical field. Most enjoy reading and staying active. We’d like to have you join us at some of our September events, which are as follows: • Wed., Sept. 5 - Red Lobster near Costco in Fredericksburg. Come and bring a friend. RSVP to Bob at 540-972-9971 or email lernerbobl@aol. com by noon that day. Meet in the lower level parking lot to carpool at 5:15 PM. • Wed., Sept. 12 - El Vaquero West on Route 3 near Clearwater Grill. RSVP to Bob by noon that day and meet there at 5:15 PM. • Wed., Sept. 19 - O’Charlie’s in Central Park. (Free pie for dessert on Wed.) Call Bob by noon to RSVP, and meet in the lower level parking lot to carpool at 5:15. • Wed., Sept. 26 - Bring your own bag supper and we’ll carpool to the Wilderness Presidential Resort on Route 3, and eat in the new pavilion, then play a round of miniature golf. RSVP to Bob and meet in the lower level parking lot at 5:15 PM. (Subject to the weather!)
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Surveys have shown that there are a significant percentage of homes with children under twelve years old that keep guns in their homes. In order to increase the safety of these guns, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services and the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District are assisting in the distribution of gun trigger locks. The Health District has purchased universal trigger locks that work on rifles, handguns, and shotguns to block trigger access, and will be providing them free at community events in the health district. In addition, the locks will be available at the front desk of each local health department. The Health District is also collaborating with local pediatricians, who will distribute the trigger locks to their patients. Additionally, locks will be available at the following local Community Services locations: • Culpeper Behavioral Healthcare Clinic, 650 Laurel Street, Culpeper • Community Services Administrative Office, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper Another step in implementing the Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan (GWAP) was completed recently with the Supervisors’ approval of two new zoning categories for the GWAP area. The zoning for Planned DevelopmentMixed Use and Planned Development-Business districts encourages all future development in these areas be conducted with master development plans. These zoning categories have fewer specifics and allow for more flexibility and creativity by the developer. Once the master development plan is approved, that plan then becomes the guidance for all development in the area covered by each plan. I have mentioned over the years the changes that the 1998 Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief Act has on the amount of taxes you pay on your personal vehicles. Although the personal property tax (car tax) is a local tax, the state was reimbursing up to 70 percent of that tax through a payment to the localities. Because of the ever-increasing costs of this reimbursement, in 2005 the state held the amount paid to the localities at a fixed value. In Orange County’s case, it is $2,763,073. Because of the increased number and value of vehicles in the county, this fixed dollar amount covers an ever smaller percentage of the individual tax on each vehicle. Starting at 70 percent in 2005, the reimbursement steadily dropped to 32.08 percent last year. Since last year, the number of vehicles has increased from 35,382 to 35,565 and their average value has increased from $8, 217 to $8,422. As a result, the percentage reimbursement has dropped to 31.44 percent. Each year the county finance department calculates this percentage and the Supervisors approve this tax change by resolution. Any increase in the tax rate would reduce the state reimbursement to an even smaller percentage. However the Orange County personal property tax rate of $3.75 per $100 valuation has not changed for several years.
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Make Marbled Clay Coasters at Wilderness Branch Library by Michele Beamer, Branch Librarian
Join us on Thursday, September 20, from 10:30 AM to noon, to make a set of four colorful marbled clay coasters. Each participant will use several colors of modeling clay to make a set of marbled coasters. There will be a variety of colors to choose from to personalize your coasters. The coasters will need to be baked in an oven at 275 degrees once participants take them home, in order to harden them and complete the project. This program is open to 20 adult participants. It is free to the public and all supplies are included. Please register in person at the front desk or call 540854-5310. Registration will open 30 days in advance of the program.
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Rentals LAKEFRONT RENTAL for vacations, graduations, reunions at your back door. Sleeps 18. Three night minimum. Call Tom at 540268-0908. (LOWA registered).
Services 1 CALL ABOVE All Johnny B Quick Services. Driveway Sealing, Mulching, Tree removal, Painting inside and out, A/C Repair and Maintenance, Junk Removal and more. Call our team at 540-903-5473. 1 CALL TAKES Care of It All Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 1ST CLASS EXTERMINATING, LLC, 540-854-6759. “Pet and People Friendly Treatments.” 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 30+ YEARS RESIDENT. Animal Care and House Cleaning. Call Linda 540-220-2138. A&T ENTERPRISES Household repairs and upgrades. Install Toilets, Water Heaters. No job too small. LOW resident 6 years. References available. Terry 412760-4593. A/C & HEATING Ask Logan for Repairs and Maintenance check ups at 540-903-5473. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL TYPES of Alterations. Lillian 540-412-5741. ALL-IN-ONE LANDSCAPE Maintenance - Complete Lawn and Landscape Services. Call Dave 540842-3786. ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, and Junk Removal. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Class A Licensed/Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafficking. See all our classifieds. AskLukeZello.com, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT PAVING, Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589.
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE anytime until August 27th and after that only on weekends. LOW Resident, Red Cross Certified. Please call 703-930-3069. BRICK/STONE Masonry Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat slips, Ground level decks, Walkways, Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. Licensed and Insured, including Workman Compensation for all employees. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else. LOWA has contracted our services for the past 15-plus years. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build many beautiful docks each year. We do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, and the new LOW Kayak Dock. We recently installed over 1000 ft., of new bulkhead work at Meadow Farms Golf Course. Let us show you why we stay so busy. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Our price, materials, and quality is unmatched. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - Move-in, Move-out or regular cleanings. Call Barbara 540-423-9304. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail. com. CLEANING YOUR House as mine. Great deals. Ask for references. I live in the lake. Call Wanda, 434-825-3774. 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. 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. CUSTOM SHARPENING 540308-9895. www.fastsharp.com. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DONAHUE HOME Improvements - Additions, sunrooms, screen porches, bath remodels, decks. Over 30 years experience. We do it all and do it well! Resident since 1967. 540-2202764. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY PAVING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY SEALING, we use environmentally friendly Sealmaster to keep our lake safe. Call Johnny B. Quick and save money at 540903-5369. ELDERLY CARE SERVICES Be touched by an angel 24/7. LOW residents say “Best care and most affordable.” Licensed CNAs, RN and LPN. Personal care, companion care, special care to remain at home, doctor visits; errands, mobility support, household management, homemaker services. Lowest priced elderly care in LOW and surrounding area. We’ll design our services to match your needs 24/7. Services also include: light meal preparation, light housekeeping and all assistance with activities of daily living to increase and prolong independence. Call Flying Angels, Sharon Hutto at 540-710-3722. ELECTRICAL ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ENGRAVED YARD Signs/Posts with name address, any size/color. Farm Tables made to order - metal or wood. 540-222-4182 or 540-3367350; website: JimniLaserengraving. com. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. HANDYMAN PLUS - 30 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. 2-stage pressure washing, Quality painting and staining, Decks and repairs, Screen porches and sunrooms, storage sheds, siding repairs, Doors and locks, gutter guards and cleaning, lighting and plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters, drywall repairs, and more! Call Erich, 972-2664.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS – Raymond’s Handyman & Remodeling. No job too big or too small. Licensed, experienced builder/contractor. Everything from your “honey-do” list to major remodeling. Ask me to give you the names of my many happy customers. Reasonable prices. Call 540-604-1343. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. JUST THINKING About SELLING your house and don’t know how to start or who to call? I can offer free guidance and a free written estimate of value. LOW Realtor since 1991 Call Vassa Olson at 540-840-9444 or Vassaatthelake@gmail.com, C-21 Redwood LOW. KENNY SKEENS Home Repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Homeowner. 540-972-4326. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING MULCH, double-shredded hardwood. Delivered on dump truck, 17 cu. yds. or 10 cu. yd. size loads. 540825-1472. 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, Call Johnny B. Quick at 540-903-5473, and talk to Logan, Leaf Removal Specialist. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MAID In AMERICA House Cleaning and Other Odd Jobs. 30 years experience, References available, Free estimates. Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy. 540-7188025. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING SERVICE. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. MULCHING 4 The BEST Price, Ask Logan at Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5473. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589.
LOWA Employment
2000 BUICK LASABRE, 117.8 miles, good condition, garage kept, silver, $2995.00, 972 9457. 2006 YAMAHA WAVERUNNER FX Cruiser with trailer and cover. 188 hrs. Excellent condition, on floating dock at LOW. $5000/obo. Call 703-569-0927 if interested. FRESH Brown EGGS 540-4239304. NEW! USED ONCE. Sun Dolphin 5-Seat Pedal Boat with Canopy built-in cooler, Made in USA. $500.00, Call 301-943-2920.
Administration. Part-Time Accounting Assistant. Seeking qualified candidate to work with Accounting Manager and Coordinator on daily revenue recognition from Association amenities. Job duties include providing clerical support to Finance as needed. Good people skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and good communication skills required. HS Diploma plus 1-2 years experience in similar background plus Excel proficiency essential. 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. Clubhouse. Part-Time Servers/Banquet Servers. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be over 18 years of age, personable with good communication skills and basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures. Ability to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds essential.
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Community Center. Part-Time Community Operations Specialist. The successful qualified candidate will provide for the transport, set up, operation and breakdown of audio and visual equipment for meetings, outdoor special events and other functions as required. Duties also include: maintaining calendar and requirements of events, setting up rooms for Board, committee and group meetings and special events, assisting with building security and department administrative duties. HS diploma or GED required with trade or technical school diploma preferred and 2 years’ experience in audio/event coordination field. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
GARAGE SALE - This weekend. Home Décor, Tools, Boat items, Appliances, recreation items and more. 3413 Lakeview Parkway (LOW), Friday, Aug. 24; Sat., Aug. 25; and Sunday, Aug. 26, from 9 AM-4 PM. 540-972-3070.
Fareways. Part-Time Bartender. Successful applicant will mix and serve beverages at the Sports Bar and Grill. Applicants must be 21 years old, willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Job requires superb customer service skills. One-two years’ experience required.
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Fareways. Part-Time Line Cook. Position available at the Golf Course Sports Bar and Dining facility. Required to accurately and efficiently cook hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. A minimum of one year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit.
The Lake of the Woods CHURCH CHILD Care Center & Preschool Seeking Preschool Teacher for this upcoming school year. Must have at least two years’ experience working with preschool age children and a background in Early Childhood Education. Approximately 20-25 hours per week, this is a year-round position. For more information, please contact Belinda or Tracy at 972-2349.
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 VA driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS To Today’s Music - Beginner and Follow-on classes in September, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 PM. Cost $40.00. Classes held Community Center. Register for classes email: thedanceguy@comcast.net for details. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $895 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: September 12, 2018. Info: 703-4022509. VIRGINIA GROWN Fresh Produce, 5 miles W on Route 3, Stevensburg. 540-718-8025. To reserve meeting space in all facilities: Woods Center, Community Center, and Sweetbriar Park/ Pavilion, contact the Community Center 972-9680, or see “Forms” at LOWA.org. Deadline for submissions to the September 7 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 27. Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 21 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, Sept. 10.
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PEST CONTROL- Call (833) 700-PEST (7378) or WWW. USAPESTCONTROL.NET. Local/ Veteran Owned & Operated. Affordable Residential & Commercial Service; Special Rates for Seniors, Military, and LOW Residents. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Do you have mold on your siding, rotten wood, that’s a HOA violation. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates. Licensed/Insured. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ROOFING and REPAIRS - No leak guarantee! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. STEPPING FORWARD A New Beginning LLC Life Church, www. charlotclaudon.com 864-556-0321. 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. TYLER’S HARDCORE Tree Service - “We Get the Job Done.” Tree and stump removal from storm damage, mulching, lot clean up, backyard clearing, hauling, and tree trimming. Dead wood limbs removed out of trees. You will be pleased with my work when we are finished. Payment due when work is completed. References upon request. Call us 24/7 at 540-8606550. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773.
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Lake Currents August 24, 2018
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Meet Your Real Estate Team! Specializing in working with buyers since 2011, John Licata leads the Licata Group real estate team. John has an extensive background in sales, leadership, logistics, strategic planning, project management, and small business survival skills. John previously owned and managed a moving and storage company in Northern Virginia prior to making LOW his home in 2008.
Pat Licata is a dedicated, creative, energetic Lake of the Woods resident who shares her love for “the lake” by serving the community as a full-time, professional, top-producing REALTOR specializing in working with sellers. She differentiates herself through her involvement in, and knowledge of, the LOW community, as well as her real estate expertise. Keith Neeley has called Orange County his home since 1979. After graduating from Orange High School, he enlisted in the US Navy for 4 years. He then graduated from Mary Washington College with a degree in Business Administration. Keith has had his real estate license since 2004 and was named GPAAR Rookie of the Year in 2004. Keith has sold hundreds of homes in and around Orange County, working with Relocation Services, bank foreclosures, many satisfied clients and friends. Keith lives in Lake of the Woods with his wife, Carrie.
Mary Maurer joined the Licata Group after moving to Culpeper with her husband and two children from Northern Virginia in 2016. She joined Keller Williams as a Realtor in 2015 after 18 years in restaurant management and training. She brought her experience of businessmanagement, customer service, communication, and problemsolving to the Licata Group team.
Dan Seiler’s personal core values include continued professional improvement and community development. His professional designations include Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP). He maintains a real estate license in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Volunteer activities have ranged from the United States Peace Corps to “Raise Against Hunger” through his local church in Fredericksburg, VA. Jazmine Rubi joined Licata Group from an extensive background in customer service and sales. She brings her passion for customer service along with her determination to go above and beyond for her clients to the Licata Group team. She enjoys a challenge and helping her fellow teammembers. She joined the Licata Group after becoming familiar with John and Pat and their presence in the community at Lake of the Woods and wanting to be a part of a business that gives back.
Jane Capone left Northern Virginia with her husband, after many years of running family businesses. In Charlottesville she was presented with an exciting new venture of Office Management for a Real Estate firm. This is where her love of the business flourished. She really enjoys working with Realtors and being a part of the Real Estate process. She loves the variety and everyday challenges they bring and being able to solve problems. Michele Bowen recently joined The Licata Group due to her desire to be involved with the best of the best. Michele has acquired a wealth of knowledge with Fortune 500 companies such as Verizon and Capital One specializing in customer service, sales, quality assurance and research. Being the Listing Manager at The Licata Group presents Michele with the professional challenge she desires and the personal reward she appreciates.
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