The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 19, No. 09
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August 27, 2021
LOW Labor Day Weekend Ski Show & Fireworks
On Saturday, Sept. 4, Lake of the Woods will be hosting the LOW Ski Club Show followed by Fireworks at Clubhouse Point. This year, due to COVID concerns and related budget constraints, there will be no carnival games, parade, or car show. Clubhouse Beach restrooms will be open. The Clubhouse will be hosting music and a buffet on the deck; reservations are required and space is limited. Ski Show Begins: 7:00 PM Fireworks Begin: At Dark (between 8:15-8:30PM)
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David Ehrlich
2nd
Road Closures due to Fireworks on Saturday, Sept. 4: • Closing at 5 PM- Lake of the Woods Parkway (towards the Clubhouse) • Closing at 5:30 PM- Clubhouse Dock • Closing at 7 PM- Fitness Center • Closing 30 mins. before fireworks- Lakeview Parkway closed between Lake of the Woods Parkway and Yorktown Boulevard o Traffic will be detoured at Wakefield Drive and the Main Gate Any unattended belongings (such as chairs or coolers) left at Clubhouse Point, Shoosmith, or any other common area prior to 7 AM on Sept. 4 will be confiscated. We ask that all community members help to keep the roadways open so that emergency services can have access at all times. Illegally parked cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. Staff and volunteers will be on site in the Clubhouse Parking Lot to help coordinate parking.
Tommy Britt
3rd
We Need Your Vote in the LOWA Board Election Help us reach 800 votes!
View the board election instructions & candidate profiles on our website www.lowa.org/BoardElections21 Phyllis Sakole
2nd
Raymond Greeney
Nearly 40 photos were submitted, and the judges have made their picks. Congratulations to the winners! LOWA Gift Certificates were awarded to the winners: First Place, $50, David Ehrlich; Second Place (tie), $25, Phyllis Sakole and Tommy Britt; Third Place, $10, Raymond Greeney. Thanks to everyone who participated.
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2, 7 Association News 2-11 Board Minutes 3, 18-19 General Manager's Column 3 Financials 4, 5 Calendar 9, 10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22-23
There are 3 candidates running for 3 vacancies:
Walt Diercks Cliff Wilks Rick Rappoport Can’t find your ballot? Be sure to check your email account’s spam or junk folder or email support@vote-now.com. For a paper ballot, see the July 30 issue of the Lake Currents or stop by the Holcomb Building.
Friday, Aug. 27 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Island Gerry
Monday, Sept. 6 LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
Saturday, Aug. 28 6 PM Clubhouse Pool closes early Beer & Pretzel Fundraiser 7-10 PM, Clubhouse Pool
LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center, Zoom
Vote in the ECC Referendum www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum support@vote-now.com https://vtnw.com/go/LOWAResend/
Saturday, Sept. 4 Fireworks, dusk LOW Ski Club Show, 7 PM, CH Dock Member Services Open, 9 AM-1 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 8 LOWA Annual Board of Directors Meeting 9 AM, Community Center, Zoom Thursday, Sept. 9 LOWA Special Board Meeting/Retreat 9 AM, Community Center
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
President’s Letter
Agenda Fifty-First Annual Membership Meeting September 6, 2021, 10 AM Community Center
by Jennifer Zukowski
This may be my final President’s Letter to you, depending on whether we get 800 member votes to certify the election. Two of the candidates will get threeyear terms. The one with the lowest number of votes will get a one-year term. If we do not get a quorum, the current Board remains in place until we do. We will keep holding Members Meetings until we reach a minimum of 800 votes. A hard copy of the proxy ballot was included on page 4 of the July 30 Lake Currents, which you can drop off in the Ballot Box at the Holcomb Building. If you would like to vote electronically, please contact support@vote-now.com. While I have enjoyed my term as President of LOWA, it is time to elect a new President. Indeed, it is time to elect new officers.
The Fifty-First Annual Meeting of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. will convene at 10:00 a.m., Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021, 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.
The Board learned at our most recent meeting that LOWA is implementing Driver Safety Training beginning this fall. Training will be taught by Chief Scott Walter and offered to all employees who operate LOWA-owned vehicles and their own vehicles while at work. The purpose of the training is to help enhance employee and member safety and to protect LOWA assets. Should this be my final President’s Letter, I want to thank my fellow Directors for their guidance and support. I would also like to thank Management, particularly our General Manager, for all the support, not only to me, but to the Board and the Association. No one can imagine all the work they do on behalf of LOWA.
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Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Jennifer Zukowski Vice Pres.: Pete Brown Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Teri Vickery Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks
Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.
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Observe Meeting Via Zoom Call to Order by President for Zoom link visit Jennifer Zukowski www.LOWA.org/Agendas 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establishment of a Quorum of the Membership by Secretary Teri Vickery A. Approval of Agenda 3. President’s Remarks and Recognitions 4. Annual Report by General Manager Phil Rodenberg 5. Awards, Certificates, and Honors by President Zukowski 6. Comments from Members in Attendance 7. Announcement of Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors (Reconstitution Meeting) Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Community Center, 9:00am 8. Announcement of Next Regular Board Meeting Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat Thursday, September 9, 2021, Community Center 9:00am Regular Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Community Center, 2:00pm 9. Announce Close of Voting for Election of Directors by President Jennifer Zukowski 10. Announcement of Voting Results by President Jennifer Zukowski 11. Adjournment
General Manager:
Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)
Director of Facilities: James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)
Director of Finance:
Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
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Lake Currents August 27, 2021
Most of you are aware by now that we have a serious problem with backup occurring at the front gate and that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has told us we have to let people through to avoid a traffic accident on Route 3. GM Phil Rodenberg kindly set up a meeting with VDOT at VP Pete Brown’s and my request. The meeting occurred on Aug. 13, and included Chief Walker and Bobby Jones. We met with VDOT Louisa District Administrator Al Saunders and six other VDOT staff members to discuss traffic congestion on Route 3 due to Main Gate Security screening. VDOT will be reviewing the 2016 Welford Engineering Report. While not very popular at the time, it may be our least expensive alternative. An entry at that gate would remove about 40% of the traffic coming into the main gate. At present, there are so many contractors coming into the Main Gate, removing contractor traffic would be hugely helpful. We asked if Mr. Saunders would mind attending a Town Hall to speak with the Membership, and he said he would be happy to.
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents is the official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc; all content in this newsletter is published at the discretion of the LOWA Board of Directors and Management (USPS 872-400) and is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
The Value of LOWA Disclosure Packets: Avoiding Headaches Before Real Estate Closings
Regular Board of Directors Meeting August 18, 2021, Unapproved Minutes 12:30 p.m., Community Center
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM
Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Others Jennifer Zukowski, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Philip Brown, Vice President Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 2:00 p.m.) Walter Diercks, Treasurer Teri Vickery, Secretary Clifton Wilks Carl Clawson Heidi Brown Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 12:32 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible; and discussing personnel matters. Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 2:00 p.m.
Lake Currents August 27, 2021
2. OPEN SESSION Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 2:10 p.m. and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible; and discussing personnel matters. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Director Vickery confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice made to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of Minutes of the July 21, 2021, Regular Board meeting. Motion by Vickery to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2021 Regular Board meeting. Yea: Zukowski, Wilks, P. Brown, Clawson and Diercks. Nay: 0. Abstain: Vickery and H. Brown. Motion passed 5-0-2. 2.5 Excellence in Service Recognition President Zukowski, General Manager Rodenberg were assisted by Human Resources Manager Karin Mollard in presenting Excellence in Service Awards for the Second Quarter 2021 as follows: Individual Award: Bridget Hutchens, Equestrian Operations Manager Team Award: Equestrian Center Staff: Melissa Zukowski, Asst. Equestrian Manager,
Summer is a busy time for LOWA, and I hope you are squeezing all the goodness out of these final summer days before Labor Day. Speaking of busy, it is an understatement to say the LOW real estate market is quite active these days. The LOWA Finance Department processed 437 Disclosure Packets from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021. The previous year was 377. And with 437 packets, there were 437 site inspections by our Covenant & Site Inspector and our Environmental Resources Manager. What is a Disclosure Packet? Sometimes called the Resale Packet, the Disclosure Packet is a set of LOWA and lot-specific documented items, totaling 21 items, most of which are required by the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act. The packet is ordered by the seller and normally made available to the purchaser. I always strongly recommend a seller order the packet to avoid headaches before and unexpected trouble at the closing table. Some members mistakenly assume the Disclosure Packet is unnecessary and just consists of the Governing Documents (Restrictive Covenants, Bylaws and Regulations) already available online on the LOWA website. However, it includes much more. Preparation of the packet includes a review of the lot’s financial account for any outstanding balances, such as unpaid assessments and other charges, and a lot file and site inspection of the lot for any outstanding lot violations. The site inspection includes the driveway culvert pipe, which sometimes fails inspection because it is partially or fully clogged or rusted out. Lately, I have heard from sellers who get the bad news their driveway culverts failed inspection, and they feel the pressure of the real state closing deadline. I encourage sellers and their realtors to pay close attention to the disclosure inspections and not delay in addressing them. When it comes to the cleaning or replacement of the driveway culvert pipe, the Environmental Resources Manager in the Maintenance Department can point you in the direction of contractors that perform that work. The main point is do not put off addressing the failed inspections. LOWA will work with you to address the failed inspections, but a lot depends on timely action by the seller. Stay cool on these hot days and remember we have fireworks on Sept. 4!
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
See August 18 Board Minutes on p. 7
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237, press 0. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Limited Walk-in service Vehicle Bar Code Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 2-4:30 PM Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM-noon Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Wed 5-9 PM; Th-Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 4-10 PM; Sun 4-9 PM Sat Lunch, 11 AM-4 PM Sun Lunch, 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Takeout Available Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680 ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Amenities Maintenance Office:
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt.
Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Takeout Available M, Tu, F, Sat, 8 AM-7 PM W, Th, 8 AM-9 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM *Last order will be taken 1-hour before closing time. Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before closing. Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 5 AM-11 PM Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily
540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Marina Gas Dock Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Tues.-Fri. 12-7 PM (through Sept. 5) Sept. 6: 11:30 AM-6:30 PM 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Pools: Sept. 6 Last day pools are open Clubhouse: 4-8 PM, M-F; 11 AM-7 PM, Weekends Sweetbriar: 1-8 PM, Open Weekends/ Holiday Only
Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
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Financials
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Statement of Revenue and Expense Unaudited July 31, 2021
Revenue Assessment Revenue Operating Assessment Contribution to Reserves CARC Assessment Bad Debts Total Assessment Revenue Operations Center Revenue Administration Tenant fees New Construction and Renovation Fees Other Income-PPP Loan Waiver Proceeds Security Communications Fitness Equestrian Environmental Resources Pools Community Activities Golf Operations Clubhouse Fareways General Maintenance Roads Total Operations Center Revenue
Lake Currents August 27, 2021
Total Revenue Operating Expenses Direct Costs of Merchandise Sold Salaries Payroll Taxes/Employee Benefits Insurance Expendable Furnishings Supplies Contractual Services-Security Contractual Services-Golf Maintenance Contractual Services-IT Support Contractual Services-Pool Management Contractual Services-Other Operating Leases Loyalty Program Repairs and Maintenance Telecom Utilities Interest Expense Taxes and Licenses Meals and Entertainment Charity Depreciation Other Total Operating Expenses Excess of Revenue over Expenses
Actual $
$ $
1,223,785 424,835 203,415 (8,751) 1,843,284
$
$ $
$ $
3,226,772
$
270,673 857,806 182,766 137,354 11,486 219,009 185,617 112,133 33,049 79,305 185,274 23,325 12,631 71,274 32,466 57,456 18,984 25,192 6,686 362,503 6,227 2,891,216
$
Prior Year Actual
Budget
109,589 65,261 167,895 15,000 34,907 22,778 29,496 155,388 34,727 16,688 189,999 381,382 158,853 225 1,300 1,383,488
$
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Balance Sheets | Unaudited | as of July 31st ASSETS 2021
335,556
1,223,785 424,835 203,415 (8,751) 1,843,284
$
$
1,451,609 144,451 203,367 (8,750) 1,790,677
$
$
109,459 75,699 167,895 18,000 35,905 20,850 30,075 162,603 15,745 13,424 160,098 272,950 96,425 250 864 1,180,242
$
133,557 72,873 107,660 21,900 33,457 11,386 20,403 142,436 8,435 10,714 153,106 195,922 73,957 225 200 986,231
$
3,023,526
$
2,776,908
$
177,874 860,398 189,702 144,318 12,750 208,682 188,649 112,090 29,538 75,350 187,388 27,195 9,000 91,259 24,000 52,649 27,059 7,662 362,503 12,326 2,800,392
$
162,091 784,894 159,834 132,158 2,901 172,439 188,717 104,511 29,890 56,359 109,844 27,735 8,645 52,851 21,163 43,955 45,347 23,501 7,854 337,500 8,988 2,481,177
$ $
223,134
$ $
295,731
Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Lot Assessments Receivable Accounts Receivable Other Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Inventories Prepaid Expenses
$
Total Current Assets
$
3,421,252 1,780,252 166,505 (240,439) 81,814 612,111
4,838,345
5,821,495
456,044 101,937 210,562 3,870,550 743,464
460,990 101,463 167,628 2,317,142 419,057
5,382,557
3,466,280
1,684,729 29,105,538 181,355 7,446,742 582,115 39,000,479 (18,230,243)
1,684,730 27,804,041 177,436 7,282,928 1,136,918 38,086,053 (16,801,280)
20,770,236
21,284,773
$ 30,991,138
$ 30,572,548
$
$
Board Restricted Investments New Assets and Improvements Contingency New Construction and Renovation Repair and Replacement Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) Total Board Restricted Investments Property and Equipment Land and Improvements Buildings and Additions Furniture and Equipment Vehicles and Construction Equipment Construction In Progress Less Accumulated Depreciation Total Property and Equipment Total Assets
2,897,893 1,686,125 166,200 (258,996) 78,038 269,085
2020
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Accrued Vacation Refundable Deposits Deferred Fees Billed Deferred Fees - Discretionary Amenities Deferred Lot Assessments Current Portion of Long Term Debt Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Long Term Debt Net of Current Portion Total Non-Current Liabilities Members' Equity Board Restricted Unrestricted Total Members' Equity Total Liabilities and Members' Equity
235,201 332,390 87,205 46,649 246,547 589,120 5,562,018 710,472 7,809,602
614,042 148,272 96,959 10,853 275,733 507,911 5,413,712 1,258,823 8,326,305
1,869,771
2,650,303
1,869,771
2,650,303
5,382,557 15,929,208
3,466,280 16,129,660
21,311,765
19,595,940
$ 30,991,138
$ 30,572,548
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Reserve Analysis FY 2021/2022 Unaudited
2021-2022 04/30/21 Balance 2021/2022 CTR Interest NCR Fees Loan Advances Expenditures Debt Service Transfers Board Authorized Transactions 07/31/21 Balance 4
Repair and Replacement 2,303,690 1,699,341 (326,132) 193,650 3,870,550
New Assets and Improvements 433,972 (21,884) 43,957 456,044
Contingency 101,937 101,937
New Clubhouse Area Construction Recreation and Renovation Complex Fees (CARC) Project 448,169 167,895 (405,502) 210,562
123,757 813,469 (193,762) 743,464
Total Reserve 3,411,525 2,512,810 167,895 (348,016) (193,762) (167,895) 5,382,557
Treasurer’s Report
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Key Measures July 31, 2021 Unaudited
by Walt Diercks, Treasurer, LOWA Board of Directors 07/31/20
$3,886,570
$4,020,689
% 79.1%
$ $5,862,279
13.8% 7.1% 100%
$1,020,370 $525,491 $7,408,140
% 7.1% 1.2% 0.4%
Total Assessment Billing $7,408,140 $7,198,842 $6,955,359
Delinquencies (FY 21-22): % Collected to Date Receivables - Current (Current Year) Receivables - Delinquent (Current Year)
Delinquency Rate FY 21-22 Delinquency Rate FY 20-21 Delinquency Rate FY 19-20
Income Statement Key Measures Golf Operations Rounds of Golf Played
Current Year YTD 6,455
Prior Year YTD 8,721
$74,072 28,481 58,072 19,730
$66,902 26,529 46,253 10,802
$7,170 1,952 11,819 8,928
Current Year YTD $42,388
Prior Year YTD $0
Variance $42,388
Daily Greens Fee Revenue Daily Cart Fee Revenue Annual Memberships Merchandise Sales
Events Revenue
Clubhouse
381,382 (400,546) ($19,164)
195,922 (291,281) ($95,359)
185,460 (109,265) $76,195
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Summary, Operation Center Income Statement Comparative to Budget (Includes Depreciation in Administration) Year to Date July, 2021 Revenue YTD Actual Administration Annual Member Assessment Operating Assessment Contribution To Reserve CARC Project Bad Debts NCR Depreciation Subtotal Administration Security Communications Fitness Equestrian Environmental Resources Pools Community Activities Golf Operations Clubhouse Fareways General Maintenance Roads Grounds Excess of Revenue Over Expenses
$
174,850
UNAUDITED
Revenue YTD Budget $
185,158
1,223,785 424,835 203,415 -
1,223,785 424,835 203,415 -
$ 2,186,029 15,000 34,907 22,778 29,496 155,388 34,727 16,688 189,999 381,382 158,853 225 1,300 -
$ 2,196,337 18,000 35,905 20,850 30,645 162,603 15,745 13,424 159,528 272,950 96,425 250 864 -
$ 3,226,772
$ 3,023,526
(8,751) 167,895
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) $
(10,308)
Expense YTD Actual $
--
(8,751) 167,895
496,055
Expense YTD Budget $
--
$
(10,308) (3,000) (998) 1,928 (1,149) (7,215) 18,982 3,264 30,471 108,432 62,428 (25) 436 -
$
$
203,246
$
362,503 858,558 201,970 55,751 12,821 60,596 164,962 118,567 41,513 262,370 400,546 151,656 252,033 185,937 123,936 2,891,216
490,824
$
--
$
$
362,503 853,327 202,311 59,895 15,106 52,064 172,302 100,969 42,149 242,857 340,096 117,534 263,107 194,252 144,423 2,800,392
Net Income (Loss) YTD Actual
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) (5,231)
$
--
$
$
(5,231) 341 4,144 2,285 (8,532) 7,340 (17,598) 636 (19,513) (60,450) (34,122) 11,074 8,315 20,487 (90,824)
Net Income (Loss) YTD Budget
(321,205) $ 1,223,785 424,835 203,415 -
$
$
(8,751) 167,895 (362,503) 1,327,471 $ (186,970) (20,844) 9,957 (31,100) (9,574) (83,840) (24,825) (72,371) (19,164) 7,197 (251,808) (184,637) (123,936) 335,556
$
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)
(305,666) $ 1,223,785 424,835 203,415 -
(8,751) 167,895 (362,503) 1,343,010 $ (184,311) (23,990) 5,744 (21,419) (9,699) (85,224) (28,725) (83,329) (67,146) (21,109) (262,857) (193,388) (144,423) 223,134
$
(15,539) --
(15,539) (2,659) 3,146 4,213 (9,681) 125 1,384 3,900 10,958 47,982 28,306 11,049 8,751 20,487
Lake Currents August 27, 2021
Total Revenue Total Expense Net Surplus (Deficit)
Variance (2,266)
Notes
Cash & Cash Equivalents - Operating
07/31/21
As I noted in my last report, our 2020/2021 fiscal year is now behind us. After I provide information on the first quarter of fiscal year 2021/2022, I will report on the accounting wrap up for fiscal year 2020/2021. As you may recall, when we adopted the budget for this fiscal year, we used conservative assumptions for both revenue and expenses. Because of the uncertainty created by COVID-19 we adopted a program where we would look at the results for the first quarter to see if we needed to take additional steps to weather the COVID-10 storm. The first quarter results are now in. I can summarize the first quarter in one phrase: “Our financial position is strong.” Amenity revenue has increased significantly over last year. But like every other organization, we face the challenge of inflationary pressures, as well as difficulty in recruiting employees. I note that, despite all these challenges, Fareways actually showed a small profit of over $7,000 for the first quarter. A hopeful sign of perhaps a less stressful time to come. New Construction & Renovation (“NC&R”) Fees revenue continues to be strong. We budgeted $250,000 in NC&R fees for all of 2021/22. As of the end of the first quarter, we already have collected $167,895, giving us confidence that we will exceed the $250,000 budgeted. Although our prior fiscal year is now in the rear-view mirror, we have had some accounting and other related tasks to perform. Here’s a summary of those tasks: Our outside auditors completed their audit and gave LOWA a “clean” audit. We are in the process of preparing LOWA’s tax return. While the Federal government changed its tax code to assure that the proceeds of a forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan would not be taxable at the federal level, the Commonwealth of Virginia did not do so for State taxes. Therefore, we anticipate that LOWA will wind up paying some taxes on the $782,000 it received under the PPP. The outside audit included an estimate for these State taxes. We are in the process of preparing LOWA’s tax return and will know the amount we have to pay soon. Every summer we look at the prior fiscal year to determine whether we had an unrestricted operating cash surplus or deficit. Due to the PPP forgiven loan and careful financial management we had projected a surplus more than $300,000 and included that amount in our budget for this fiscal year. The actual results are that, despite the need to pay Virginia taxes on our forgiven PPP loan, we had a cash surplus of $323,408. The Board transferred the $23,408 not placed in the current year’s budget into NC&R Reserve for fiscal 2020/2021, increasing the total in that reserve to $233,970, and then transferred that amount into the New Asset & Improvement Reserve to be earmarked for the ongoing Patrick Henry Court to Small Marina Drainage Improvement Project. I remain cautiously optimistic that LOWA will continue to meet or exceed its budget for this fiscal year.
Financials
Balance Sheet Key Measures
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3
112,422
Notes To Income Statement Note 1: Note 2: Note 3:
REVENUE: 0 EXPENSE: REVENUE: 0 EXPENSE: EXPENSE: 0 0 0 0 0 Key: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Food Sales (+$49k); Beverage Sales (+$42k); Banquet Sales (+$13k) Cost of Goods Sold (-$55k) Food Sales (+$41k); Beverage Sales (+$21k) Cost of Goods Sold (-$25k); Supplies (-$7k) Salaries & Benefits (+$6k); Repairs & Maint-Bldgs/Grounds (+$3k); Landscaping (+$3k) 0 0 Numbers represented as positive or (+$xxK) reflect a positive variance to budget 0 0 0
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Association News
LOW Real Estate Fall Open House by Brenda Rogers, Open House Coordinator
The LOW Real Estate Open House will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3 from noon to 4 PM. It begins at the Clubhouse where you may pick up a list of houses participating in the open house. Invite friends and relatives who may be considering moving to Lake of the Woods. If you have been thinking about selling your house, this is the perfect time. You may list with a Realtor, or choose to sell by owner. For more information, call Brenda at 540 972-8117 or email: drogers73@msn.com.
End of Season Pool Events by Darcy Jennings, Pools Committee
Photos provided
(Above) PGA Golf Operations Manager Jack Diehl with Ladies Golf Association Member Karen Woods draw the winning name in the LOWA Golf Simulator Raffle. (Below) Diehl congratulates LOW Member Pete Hruskoci, who won the drawing.
The Adult Beer and Pretzels Pool Committee final season fundraiser sponsored by FLOW will be a fun “hopping” event Aug. 28, 7-10 PM. There will be live music by Nashville recording artist Kathy Johnson, along with Line Dancing lessons. The silent auction will return with some cute baskets, along with the 50/50 raffle, so bring your cash and checks. There are a limited number of tickets available, so go online and order your tickets right away: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/FLOWwineandcheese/6648. Rain date is Friday, Sept. 3.
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Soggy Doggie is the last, but not least, pool event of the year. Sweetbriar Pool will be ready for our four-legged swim event on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 1-3 PM. Proof of your dog’s vaccination is REQUIRED. Pet swim only, no people in the pool. As always, owners clean up after their furry family members. In lieu of a registration fee, we ask that you make a donation of dog or cat food, or a check payable to the Orange County Animal Shelter. Registration must be done in advance: www.lowa.org/Amenities/Swimming.Pools/Pool.Events.Activities Pool Hours: Sweetbriar Pool Aug. 11-Sept. 6 1 PM-8 PM, Weekends and Holidays Only
Clubhouse Pool Aug. 11-Sept. 6 Monday-Friday: 4-8PM Weekends: 11 AM-7 PM
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9:00am Call to Order Join Zoom Meeting 1. Pledge of Allegiance for Zoom link visit 2. Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation www.LOWA.org/Agendas 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Certifying Election Results 5. Seating of New Directors 6. Electing Officers 7. Setting the Annual Calendar Including Board Retreat 8. Selecting Committee Liaisons 9. New Business A. Consideration of Setting Virginia State Golf Association Rates for 2022 10. Member General Comments 11. Schedule of Meetings: • Special Meeting of the Board For the Purpose of a Retreat Thursday, September 9, 2021, Community Center, 9:00am-5:00pm • Regular Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Community Center, 2:00pm 12. Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
9:00am Call to Order Open Session Meeting Notice and Quorum Executive Session – Annual Legal Briefing with Lunch 1:00pm Senior Management Discussions Member Comments Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.
3. Member Comments on Business Agenda and General Member Comments Members commented on additional funds for the stormwater management project, the flagpole project (Item 6.4) and the Lakes Committee research summary on reducing pollution risks while performing boat maintenance work. 4. REPORTS 4.1 Reports of Officers The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary had no report at this time. A. Executive Session Actions Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board adjust the General Manager’s contract and compensation based on merit review as discussed under personnel matters in Executive Session. B. Committee Changes Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee changes as presented on the Committee Change List dated August 18, 2021: (D-21-91) Name Jon Anderson Paul Conrad Stephanie Sakacsi Janet Klingensmith James Pena _________ *Term Extended
Action Committee Term-end Date Voting* Board of Examiners Resigned Board of Examiners Advisor Clubhouse Voting* Pools September 18, 2024 Alternate Safety & Security
C. Referendum Update: Secretary Vickery reported that as of today 2,264 ballots have been received in the Referendum, which is essentially unchanged since June. D. Board Election Update: Secretary Vickery reported that as of today 390 votes have been cast in the Director election, 360 electronic, 23 paper ballots and 7 by phone. Vice President P. Brown emphasized that 800 votes are needed to establish a quorum for a valid election, even when there is only one candidate for each available seat. 4.2 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations: Coronavirus Status There have been no changes made recently to current Covid safety precautions. LOWA is still planning on holding the Labor Day weekend activities as planned, with Fireworks on September 4th. Management continues to monitor the status and make changes if indicated. B. July Financials and Forecast In July we collected $322,430 in FY2021/22 lot assessments for a total of $5,862,279, or 79.1% of total lot assessments billed. This compares to 76.9% collected at this point in the prior fiscal year. As of July 31, the Unaudited Income Statement Budget- to-Actual Comparison Summary showed a favorable variance of $112,422, primarily due to better than budgeted revenue by the Clubhouse, Fareways and Golf operations. The delinquency rate is 7.1%, compared to 6.7% as of last July. Director of Finance Charles Maneval confirmed LOWA’s overall financial performance for the first quarter shows we are off to a good start versus
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Agenda (Tentative) Special Meeting of the Board Board Retreat September 9, 2021 9:00am, Community Center
Brittany Cicero, Jessica Berry, Trenity Bumbrey and Lindsay Timbrook. All recipients will receive a day off with pay and $50 to spend as they wish. 2.6 Recognition of Sheila Wimble, LOW Barracudas Swim Team Coach In appreciation for her 43 years serving as coach to the LOW Barracudas Swim Team, the Board agreed by consensus to approve a plaque in her honor for permanent display at Sweetbriar Pool.
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Agenda (Tentative) Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors September 8, 2021, 9:00 AM Community Center
August 18 Board Minutes from p. 3
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Soggy Doggie Swim is back! Shhh..
Sweetbriar Pool Sunday, September 12 1:00 – 3:00 pm
SILENT AUCTION
to benefit the Equestrian Committee Riding Scholarship Program
(Rain Date – Sunday, Sept 19)
Registration including proof of vaccinations is REQUIRED.
**** Clubhouse Entry Hall ****
Pre-registration is available online at
Wednesday, September 1 through Sunday, September 5
www.lowa.org/Amenities/Swimming_Pools/Pool_Events_Activities
No HUMAN is allowed in the pool with the dogs at any time. All Owners are responsible for clean-up duty.
4 PM 9 PM
Auction items include wall art, gift certificates, jewelry, equine-themed items, and more. Come see the items and bid! The winners will be contacted by phone or text. Pay for item(s) you win by personal check made out to FLOW (Friends of Lake of the Woods). A member of FLOW will be present for collection of checks.
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In lieu of a registration fee, we ask for a donation of dog or cat food or a check payable to the Orange County Animal Shelter.
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The Wilderness Food Pantry Friday, OCTOBER 1, 2021
1 PM Shotgun Start/ Registration 11:30 AM Help support our community Wilderness Food Pantry during this most challenging time and join our efforts in serving the needs of our community members. Join us as a player ($75); a hole sponsor ($100) or make a donation ($25 min) and be recognized as a supporter of the Wilderness Food Pantry
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Contact:
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Wednesday, September 8 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board, CC, Zoom
August 27 – September 2 LOWA Regular Board Meeting August 18
8 AM 11 AM
Virginia Department of the Blind and Visually Impaired Informational Video
12 PM
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2:00 PM
BOD Candidate Forum
4:00 PM
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5 PM
Thursday, September 9 9 AM Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat, CC Wednesday, September 15 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. For schedule updates, check online at www.LOWA.org/ Calendar.
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12 PM
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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• Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www. LOWA.org/BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540-972-9680 or email ZoomHelp@LOWA.org.
LOWA Regular Board Meeting August 18
Stop by and join our group! Every Weekday Morning at 8 AM Clubhouse Parking Lot Lower Level We also host fun gatherings, happy hours, and other great events throughout the year. Lake of the Woods Walkers Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335596958261178
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Investment/Treasurer: 8/30, 1 PM, CC Safety/Security: 9/1, 3 PM, CC Fareways Café: 9/1, 2 PM, WC Ad Hoc Woods Center: 9/2, 3 PM, CC ECC: 9/2, 9 AM, WC Finance: 9/6, 2 PM, CC Fitness: 9/7, 3 PM, CC Clubhouse: 9/8, 1 PM, CH M&E: 9/8, 3 PM, CC
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
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Monday, September 6 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership, CC, Zoom
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Association News
Friday, August 27 10:30 AM Civil War Study Group (LLCH). Info: Charles 540-972-2401. 7 PM Concert on the Point, Island Gerry.
C a lend a r of Ev e nts
SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Saturday, August 28 6 PM Clubhouse Pool closes for event. 7-10 PM Beer & Pretzel Pools Fundraiser (CH Pool). Info: 800595-4849.
Day
CC
9:15-10 AM
M, W, F
Basketball Seniors 50+
CC
11:30 AM-1:30 PM F
Al.goodwyn@gmail.com
Boxing Cardio, Beginner $
FC
6 PM
M, W
Ryan 540-287-1780
12:30 PM
TU
Alison 703-347-5280
Forever Fit
Wednesday, September 1 2 PM LOW Arts Club (SB Pavilion). Info: www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com. Saturday, September 4 7 PM LOW Water Ski Club Show Fireworks at Dusk.
$ FC
Monday, September 6 Labor Day. LOWA Offices Closed. LOW Trash Compactor Closed. 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. Last Day Pools are Open. See Page 3 for hours.
CC
10:10-11:45 AM
TH
Renee 703-405-7687
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
Square Dancers Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2 / 4 /5 F Dick/Lynn 703-298-6254
Stretch and Flex
CC
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 540-972-5435
FC
6:30 PM
TU, F
Hallie 859-322-3182
$
John 540-229-7940
nd
th
th
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SA
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers & Joggers Club
Varies
9 AM
M, W, SA
Diane 540-388-2930
Walkers Meetup Group
LLCH, p. lot
8 AM
M-F
Vassaatthelake@gmail.com
Water Fitness
CH Pool
9 AM & 10 AM
M, W, F
Carol 540-972-6739
Yoga Gentle
$
FC
10:30 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Chair
$
FC
10:30 AM
M
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Flow
$
FC
9 AM
M, W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change) Location Time Day
Tuesday, September 7 10-11:30 AM Impaired Vision Support Group (CC). Info: Gail. sauro@yahoo.com.
Contact
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3 M
Carolyn 540-972-3306
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7 PM
SU
Joe 540-972-8052
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Diana 540-972-7594
Wednesday, September 8 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. 1 PM LOW Democratic Club Meeting (CC). Info: lowdemocrats.org.
Bridge, Wed Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Joan 540-972-7548
Thursday, September 9 9 AM LOWA Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat (CC). Info: 540-972-2214.
Civic Club Meeting
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
Maureen 540-972-7010
Saturday, September 11 5 PM Good Time Cruise-In (LG Town Center). Info: www.goodtimecruisers.webs.com. 1 PM DAR Meeting (CC). Info: 540-661-7202.
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
DAR Susannah Chandler
CC
1 PM
2 SA
rd
Bocce Club
Dirk 540-622-3440
Book Club, LOW
Wilderness Lib. 1 PM
2nd W
Chess Club LOWC, rm. 211 10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Rochelle 540-972-3438
nd
Kerry 540-220-8547
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2 M
Jan 540-972-1630
nd
info@happytailsdogclub.net
Knowledge Club
LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com
Litter Pick-up in LOW
Around LOW
9 AM
3 SA
Jan 540-972-1630
LOW Arts
CC
2 PM
1 W
Jennifer 703-508-1104
LOW Hooks & Needles
CC
9-11 AM
TH
Sharon 540-812-5652
rd st
Donalda 540-412-2857/ Jan 540-755-2696
LOW Lioness Club
(Weather Permitting)
Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday 10 AM-noon Member Services, Holcomb Building 540-972-2237, press 0
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Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
Happy Tails Dog Club
Vehicle Barcode Registration Processing Hours
540-972-9284 Kurt 703-401-8592
Childhelp Auxiliary
Sunday, September 12 1-3 PM Soggy Doggie Swim (SB Pool). Registration: LOWA.org/ Amenities/Swimming_Pools/Pool_ Events_Activities.
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Contact Church 540-972-9060
Pickleball Lessons
Strong to the Core
Sunday, September 5 9 AM Hunter Horse Show (EQ). Info: 540-972-2238.
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Time
Aerobics
LOW Lions Club
CC
1st TH
Linda 571-328-9247
LOW Players
CC
7 PM
2 W
Dave 540-972-6289
Mahjongg
CC
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders 9:15 AM
1-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
1st /3rd W
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Photography Club, LOW
CC
7 PM
4 M
Bill 540-834-9866
Pick & Sing
HF Pavilion
7 PM
2 /4 TU
FB Groups/lowpickandsing
Republican Club, LOW
CC
7 PM
2 M
Dave 703-618-3658
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4 TH
Mike 571-235-5313
Wilderness Toastmasters
Zoom
6:30 PM
1 /3 TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Glynn 703-625-3849
nd
th
nd
th
nd th st
rd
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
a. In addition to complying with the Declaration and these Rules and Regulations, removal of trash and recycling materials must be in compliance with trash and recycling hauling company guidelines. 3. Inoperable vehicles, vehicles in a visible state of disrepair, or vehicles lacking proper registration or license plates, shall not be parked or stored on any residential lot unless parked in a completely enclosed garage. 4. Unlicensed motor vehicles are those not displaying the full current legal documentationrequired for license to travel on public roads of Virginia. (2/2012)
The Board of Directors, at its Aug. 7 meeting, voted to amend to Regulation V. Use of Property, Section D. regarding pickup and storage of trash and recycling containers.
( Sections E-N remain the same. )
What is the effect? The amended regulation states that members may leave trash and recycled containers by the street “no earlier than 5:00 PM on the evening prior to pick up and stored by 9:00 AM the morning after pickup”. Exceptions may be granted by the General Manager. It also clarifies that trash and recycling containers can be sufficiently screened from view from any street, lake, and golf course as well as stored away in a basement, garage or shed. For example, a lattice screen can be added to hide the containers on the side of the house.
Questions and Answers Regulation V. Use of Property, Section D. Amendment Regarding Pickup and Storage of Trash and Recycling Containers
The amendments to Regulation V read as follows:
1. What is the issue LOWA is trying to solve? Two issues. (1) Trash and recycling receptacle containers are sometimes left out for days after the pickup day. (2) Containers are sometimes not properly stored or screened.
(Sections A-C remain the same. ) D PERSONAL PROPERTY/TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS/ INOPERABLE VEHICLES / UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES 1. Personal property, such as lawn and garden tractors (20 hp or less), equipment, ladders, trash and recycling containers, accumulations of building supplies, lumber, toys, etc., shall not be stored in the front or side yards or in an unsightly manner in back yards. It is recommended these items be stored in a basement, garage, or approved shed, or sufficiently screened from view from the street, lake, and golf course. Installation of any building in which to store personal property requires ECC approval. Trash and recycling containers may be stored in the side yards behind the front planes of the house as long as they are sufficiently screened from view of the street, lake, and golf course. 2. All trash and recycling containers shall be placed by the street for pickup after 5:00 PM on the evening prior to pick up and stored by 9:00 AM the morning after pickup. At all times residents must consider the effects of weather and animals when placing their trash and recycling containers by the street for pick up. Trash and recycling overflow must be contained. Exceptions may be granted by the General Manager.
2. Does LOWA have a grace period during inclement weather such as snow, ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.? Yes. LOWA inspectors do not do enforcement inspections during these times. Also, County Waste contacts LOWA and homeowners to implement an alternate schedule. Inclement weather days are infrequent – two to three times a year.
4. What is the enforcement process? The site inspector issues an initial notice letter to resolve the issue before a charge is ever assessed. The inspector will work with a member to resolve the matter amicably.
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Why the Civil War Still Lives: Topic of CWSG Dinner
Childhelp
by Barbara Robinson, Member, LOW Childhelp Auxiliary
Lioness Card Party
by Lynne Travis, Member, LOW Lioness Lions Club
Book Club
by Mary R. Nolan, LOW Book Club
The LOW Lioness Lions Club invites all Lake residents and their friends to attend our annual Card Party, Luncheon, and Fashion Show on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Clubhouse. The event will take place from 9 AM to 3 PM. Our Clubhouse chef has planned a delicious luncheon; snacks, coffee, and tea will be available throughout the day as well as a cash bar, which will be open from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All types of card games are encouraged. Bridge players should sign up with a partner. Players of other games need to include the names of all persons in their party when they make their reservations. Reservations will also be available for people who wish to attend the luncheon and the fashion show only. The cost of this event is $26 per person. Reservations can be made with Susan Bergner at 540-755-7936, until the event has sold out. The fashion show will be highlighting easy, comfortable styles by J. Jill. Come bid on the silent auction and beautiful gift baskets; other prizes will be raffled off after lunch. Proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction, and the basket raffles will benefit Lioness-supported charities in our community. Invite your friends, neighbors, and card groups and join us for a fun-filled day!
The subtitle of The Devil in the White City, LOW Book Club’s selection for its Sept. 8 meeting, could be considered a summary of the book’s dual themes. Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America describes the planning, obstacles, and success of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The book, by Erik Larson, also explores events and details involving the exploits of the man considered to be the first modern serial killer, who used the allure and magnetism of the fair to ensnare his victims. The book is available in multiple formats from all three local library systems (Orange County, Culpeper County, and Central Rappahannock Regional). LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room of the Wilderness Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is necessary. The Guest List, by Lucy Foley, is the selection for the club’s Oct. 13 gathering. For further information about the club, call 540-972-9284.
Spend The Night At Bees & Trees Farm! —We now offer luxury overnight accommodations—
A part of the Bees & Trees Farmhouse, our all-new guest suite is completely private with its own parking, separate entrance and outdoor sitting porch. Enjoy the saltwater pool, a Þre in our outdoor Þreplace or just cuddle up in our large suite with private bath, Blue-ray DVD, Bose CD, refreshment fridge, central heat/AC and amazing sunrise and sunset views courtesy of seven windows and two French doors! A bottle of wine or fruit/cheese tray is just a text away!
For more information or to book your stay, visit the Bees and Trees website and click on “The Garden View Suite.”
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It certainly was great to be back at the village again, this time, for an outdoor party. Usually, we would have had our summer luau at the village, but we switched it up a little bit this year, and made the theme a little bit country, and a little bit (not rock ‘n roll) but a retirement party for two of the beloved psychiatrists who have served at the village for years. The kids loved being able to dress up in cowboy hats and bandanas to have their pictures taken, and a lot of the boys kept trying to walk off with the cowboy hats, the only part of their “costume” they couldn’t keep! Outside, there were lots of inflatable games, like basketball, to play. It was hot, but the kids didn’t seem to notice, and there was lots of laughter. When you first walked into the gym, where lunch was being served, the laughter and happy yelling was nearly deafening; it was simply a happy, happy sight to behold. Another reminder about our silent auction, scheduled to begin online Oct. 2, and conclude at our annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance on Oct. 16. Tickets ($65) for the dance are still available, either online, at www. lowchildhelpauxiliary.org, or contact Gayle Buresh at geburesh@comcast. net. You are also welcome to attend just the auction; it’s open to anyone. Last, but never least, we invite you to join the auxiliary. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at the LOW Church in Friendship Hall at 10 AM for one hour. We have a lot of fun, and several areas where you can participate, like being a pen pal or a reading buddy or helping at the many parties we host. Or maybe you’d rather participate “behind the scenes” — helping wrap presents for birthday backpacks. We’d love to have you.
The Civil War Study Group will host its annual dinner on Sept. 23 at 6:30 PM at the Clubhouse, preceded by a social hour beginning at 5:30 PM. It is open to the public. Our guest speaker will be award-winning author and historian Gregg Clemmer, whose subject will be Why the Civil War Still Lives. He has been featured on national media, including MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS radio, and frequently leads Smithsonian Institution tours of battlefields and caves. Clemmer will compare the details and events of the 1860s with today – everything from clothing styles, poems and music, to speeches, food, and quotes of the famous, infamous, and forgotten. But of more importance, perhaps, what is the war’s enduring legacy? And how do Americans today compare with those from that time in their response to devastating events? Expect the unexpected. Dinner reservations are required. Ticket prices and details are available at the CWSG website at civilwarstudygroup.org. LOW Clubhouse COVID-19 protocols in place at the time will be followed. Everyone with an interest in Civil War history or historic preservation is invited to attend CWSG presentations. For more information about this program or the Civil War Study Group, contact Charles Brewer, 540-6452705 or go to civilwarstudygroup.org.
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LOW Community
by Charles Brewer, President, Civil War Study Group
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Lions Provide Educational Materials to Summer School Students
by Heather Kuzma, Communications LGA
by Richard Unser, Public Relations Chair
The President’s Cup Tournament was named to honor LGA past presidents. Congratulations to the following winners of the 2021 event: 9 Holers A Flight Low Gross Linda Burton Low Net Ceci Bassford
2 Best Scores 44+42=86
B Flight Low Gross Sue Flores Low Net Carol Bohrer
61+57=118
36+40=76
39+38=77
18 Holers Silver Flight Low Gross Ann Pugh Low Net Nancy King
84+79=163 70+68=138
Green Flight A Low Gross Loretta Yurkus Low Net Deb Newton
84+92=176
Green Flight B Low Gross Sheran Marks Low Net Elaine Shirkey
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(L-R) LGA past presidents, Nancy King, Pat Shrader, Sheran Marks, Jeanne Woodward, Loretta Yurkus, and Judy Ludvigsen. Not pictured are Judy Hall and Kathy Smith.
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The St. Jude Golf Tournament has a full field! Thanks to all who signed up to play. Donations and hole sponsors are still welcome. If you want to “Help the Children,” forms are in the pro shop. Place your form and check, payable to St. Jude Research Hospital, in the St. Jude box by Sept. 7. Thank you for your generous support.
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The Orange County Public School’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) bus is a mobile solar-powered classroom in a repurposed school bus, which was largely funded and made possible by a $15,000 donation from the Lake of the Woods Lions Club. While the STEM bus is traditionally used by students to try out computer coding and experiments with robots, among other STEM activities, this summer the bus was used as a location to pass out 548 free grade-appropriate books, STEM activity kits, and math games to Orange County Summer School elementary students. Many of the educational materials distributed this summer were made possible by a Lions classroom grant of $5,000. When the STEM bus was at the Locust Grove Primary and Elementary Schools in June, several LOW Lions came out to tour the STEM bus and help Jessica Sarver, OCPS STEM Coordinator, distribute the educational materials to excited summer school students. LOW Lions also support OCPS students in various other ways, including student scholarships, Leo Clubs, the Head Start program with grants for classroom materials, and state mandated vision and hearing screenings. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries and geographic areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects and have extended their service impact through the generous support of Lions Clubs International Foundation. You can find out more about all the programs and activities that are supported by the LOW Lions Club by going to its website: https://www.lowlions.org/
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(L-R on top left) LOW Lions Dick Unser, Bill Kay, Jean Schumitz, and Charlie Ostlund help distribute educational materials to summer school students at the Lions STEM bus.
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With gratitude, the Garden Club thanks the many who helped make our fundraising for the Garden Restoration Project a success. This list includes the Lake of the Woods Association, those who patronized our two plant sales, and the many, both within the Lake and outside, who contributed to our fundraising efforts. The work has begun, and soon members will be digging up plants near the Clubhouse to make room for the new ones. The best of those will be featured at our fall plant sale in October, in time to be planted in your gardens. Our support of Penny Pines continues to reforest Virginia’s National Forests. Jeanne Allen received a Penny Pines award from the club, representing a plantation of seedlings bought in her honor for her many contributions to the club. Jeanne has spearheaded our Food Pantry collection, helped with the Dam Walk development (drawing plans, selecting varieties, shopping for trees), and has been very involved with the Clubhouse Garden and other board projects. If you would like to nominate someone for an award, let Linda Ticomb know while we continue to collect our pennies. A thought on trees from Warren Buffett, who reminds us that “the shade tree we enjoy today is the fruit of someone’s labor in the past.” Want a safe weed killer? Member Chris Naser offers the following recipe: 1 gallon white vinegar, 1 cup salt, 2 tablespoons dish washing detergent. Combine in two gallon sprayer, and go.
The 37th Annual Lake of the Woods Fine Art Show and Sale will be held at the LOW Community Center on Saturday and Sunday, September 2526 from 10 AM-5 PM both days. Admission is free. You are invited to stop in to see the unique offerings of our Lake of the Woods artists, authors, and woodworkers. Whether it’s time to freshen up your artwork, pick up a one-of-a-kind gift or start your holiday shopping, we guarantee to have something for everyone. Check our website at www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com for a sneak peek of some of the art that will be available. The goal of the art show is twofold - to showcase our LOW artists and their work, and to raise money for the art programs at the Orange County public schools through a raffle of donated artwork. Our raffle items this year will knock your socks off! The adorable creatures you see here were created through a collaboration of six members of the LOW Woodworking Club and six of our LOW Arts members. These wooden pull toys will each be part of the raffle that will also include a “big basket of art” valued at over $500, and a stunning handmade cutting board by Rick Rappoport. Raffle tickets will be available during the show and at the Clubhouse on the evenings of August 27 and September 16. You need not be present to win and raffle tickets are just $1 each. Take a chance for a good cause! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 2 PM at the Community Center Lions Pavilion. Our “artist in the spotlight” will be Lisa Ward demonstrating her unique mosaic work. New members are welcome at any time – visit www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com for more information. Join us!
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Monday at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). For other local online AA meetings go to http://d39. wildwoodweb.com/Meetings.shtml. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. For a free COVID-19 regional resource list, go to www. agingtogether.org. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org.
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Sept. 13, Shamrock Charity Classic Golf Tournament at LOW Golf Course. Registration: Bill Halpin, 540-972-5903 or Dave McLaughlin, 703-915-3537. Good Time Cruisers Free Car Show! Second Saturday each month, 5 PM until sundown at Locust Grove Town Center, Rtes 20 and 611. Family Friendly, Cars, Food, & Fun. Proceeds go to local charities. www. goodtime-cruisers.webs.com. LOW F&R Phone Directory. The 2021 Directory will be available in August. Cost is $10, cash or check only. Pick up your copy at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg., or LOW True Value Hardware. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. We work on the Directory year-round; if you have changes, corrections, or deletions, please email: LOWFRTREASURER@gmail.com. Cause 4 Paws. We need volunteer foster homes, monetary donations, and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-4854181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of the month (Feb.-Nov.) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted the day of the sale. No reference or textbooks, please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 8-10:30 AM. Call 540-388-0110 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member needs a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you!
Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Sept. 28 in the Community Center (call to confirm date). You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www. redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-8485829 or Carol, 540-972-0664. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available MonFri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.
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Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Rick, 540-316-1398. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please call 540-388-0110.
Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. O. C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to assist with our Trap/ Neuter/Return program, our Voicemail team, updating our Facebook page, writing articles for our Newsletter, etc., or serving on our Board of Directors. For more information, please contact 540-972-5556 or OrangeCountyHumaneSocieyVa. org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 60+ years. Donations may be tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Orange County Free Clinic Charitable Golf Tournament 18th Annual Tony Fogliani Memorial Golf Tournament. Friday, October 1, 2021. Meadows Farms Golf Course. 8 AM Registration, 9 AM Shotgun Start. For more info call: 540-672-3530
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Finally! Tickets for The Addams Family Musical go on sale to the public on Monday, Aug.30. As I write this, two weeks in advance, we are planning on having our regular seating at tables of 10. If CDC guidelines deem otherwise, we will implement those guidelines. In previous articles, I wrote about the main characters in this funny musical. There are more actors in the cast, portraying the dead ancestors. You will have to come to the play to see who they are and what era they portray. If you really can’t wait, go to our website; while there, why not buy your tickets? Dates for the play are Oct. 15, 16, 22, and 23, with shows starting at 7 PM. Matinees will be on Oct. 17 and 24, starting at 2 PM. Ticket prices for the performances are adults $29, students $24 and children under age 12, $15. You can purchase tickets on our website, www.lowplayers.org, or by calling Sandie Frame at 540-972-6385. If you enjoy live theater, come join us. The Players welcome new members and visitors to our meetings, held on the second Wednesday in Classroom 1 at the Community Center, starting at 7 PM. Please come and see who we are, and what we do.
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My goodness. Here it is September already, but there’s still time for you to enjoy activities and meet new friends before winter arrives. If you are unfamiliar with the Solos Club, we meet on Wednesdays for lunch or dinner. But we also have outings-- picnics, plays, movies, house parties, etc. Here’s our September schedule.
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Wed, Sept. 1 – Olive Garden, Central Park, Fredericksburg. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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Wed, Sept. 8 – Metro Diner, Greenbrier Shopping Center, Fredericksburg. Meet for a 10 AM breakfast. Please RSVP by 11 AM the prior day, Tuesday, to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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Wed, Sept. 15 – Guacamole Mexican Restaurant on Constitution Hwy/Rt 20. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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Wed, Sept. 22 – Ruby Tuesday, Culpeper in Dominion Square. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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Wed, Sept. 29 – Picnic at LOW Campground Pavilion. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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Turnout continues to be high for MGA Day as 41 members participated on Aug. 4. Members played an individual net score game divided into four flights. The winners in each flight were: Flight A Flight B Jim Corsones Cris Collie Dave Lloyd Mike Reiley Jim Funk Eric Barnes Bob Hoh
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On Aug. 11, the game was “Scramble-2 Putts In.” Thirty-three members were divided into two flights. The A/B flight winners were Dan Cronin, Steve Broaddus, Dan Deputy, and Keith Himmelberger. In second place were Terry Sindt, Lem Forrest, Cris Collie, and Gene Mulholland. The C/D flight winners were JT Darby, Rick McInnis, Reid Beving, and Mike Hill. They were followed by Bob Mackes, Dana Compton, Steve Donohoe, and Jack Burton. The MGA Senior League team travelled to Regency at Dominion Valley where they lost a close match to the home team. LOW won three of the individual matches and tied a fourth, but the winning scores could not overcome the losing scores differential. Winning for LOW were Terry Sindt and Dan Cronin, Alan Lofdahl and Keith Neeley, and Roy Stein and Gene Mulholland. Jim Corsones and Cris Collie tied their opponents.
Troop 197, based at Lake of the Woods, recently held a Court of Honor for three new Eagle Scouts. Clayton Cangelosi and Matthew Browne became Boy Scouts by crossing over from Cub Scout Pack 19, where each earned the Arrow of Light award. Ethan Eclipse joined the Troop directly in 2014. All three earned their Religious Emblem through vigorous study and service. All three Eagle Scouts were inducted into the Scout’s honor society, the Order of the Arrow. Cangelosi has filled several Troop positions, Including Quartermaster, Assistant Patrol and Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior and Senior Patrol Leader. He earned the Eagle rank by fulfilling more than the requirements in merit badges and earning the bronze and gold palms. For his Eagle Scout project, he planned and executed the beautification of the Orange County Animal Shelter’s exterior, adding two stone pathways and a reconstructed garden space. Browne has filled Troop positions of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, filling in as Senior Patrol Leader on several occasions, and Troop Instructor. He also earned his Eagle rank by fulfilling more than the requirements in merit badges and earned the bronze, gold, and silver palms. For his Eagle Scout project, he created and placed several houses for the American Kestrel, a small hawk, at James Madison’s Montpelier. Eclipse has filled Troop positions of Assistant and Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Troop Instructor. He, too, earned his Eagle rank by fulfilling more than the requirements in merit badges, and earned the bronze, gold, and silver palms. For his Eagle Scout project, he built and placed several sturdy benches along walking trails, also at James Madison’s Montpelier.
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budget. Our financial condition remains solid and we anticipate we are on pace to finish the year with a positive variance. To date, LOWA has received $839,234 in grant funding and assistance to offset the cost of the impact of the pandemic on the Community and its operations. Amenity performance for the first quarter was strong. LOWA’s on-hand cash balances continue to be sufficient to meet currently planned operations and capital project activity based on forecasted receipts and spending activity through the end of FY2021/22. As of the end of July, we received $167,895 in New Construction and Renovation fees, against the budgeted amount of $250,000 for the fiscal year to be allocated to current year operations. Finance staff continues to monitor Covid relief grant programs to determine Association eligibility. C. Board Goals Final Report The General Manager provided a final summary of the status of each of the seven Board goals for the 2020-21 Board term. Two goals, that of maintaining financial stability during the Covid pandemic, and exploring options for safe operation of wake boats are complete. The other five are partially complete and ongoing as those projects need longer time periods to complete. D. Other Business LOWA is implementing a Driver Safety Training Course this fall for all employees who operate LOWA-owned vehicles and their own vehicles while at work. On August 11, the Orange County Health Department and Buildings Department inspected our beach porta-potties and had no concerns. LOWA management will continue to research costs and options for a permanent solution. LOWA management and Security are exploring with VDOT staff ways to relieve traffic congestion on Route 3 caused by Main Gate security screening. Security will continue to employ temporary measures to manage traffic at peak times until a more permanent solution can be found. 4.3 Committee Liaison Reports: None. 4.4 Committee Reports A. Elections Committee Chair Leighton Cumming reported the Committee has done a lot of work on the Referendum this year. Starting in June, their focus turned to the Director election. They held a Candidate Forum and recorded interviews with the candidates for Channel 18. Return of ballots this year has been much lower than this time last year, and she encouraged members to vote. A quorum of 800 votes is still needed, even when the candidate slate is uncontested. Currently, only 390 ballots have been cast. She reviewed the several different ways members can vote. B. Lakes Committee: Vice Chair Chris Forzano gave a comprehensive report on the work of the Lakes Committee researching the potential pollution risk factors, issues and challenges inherent in boat maintenance work by boat owners in LOW. The Board will continue to review the study before deciding the best course to take on any pollution policy. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulation V.B., C. and K.: Use of Individually-owned Property, Regarding Vehicles with Advertisements Parked on Private Lots. (D-21-92)
Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney proposed amendments to Regulation V.B.C. and K: Use of Individually-owned Property, regarding vehicles with advertisements parked on private lots. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Additional Funds for the Lakes and Stormwater Management Plan Study for Related project Engineering Services. (D-21-93) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board approve $10,000 in additional funds for A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. for the Lakes and Stormwater Management Plan Study for related project engineering services, funds to come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund balance. 6.2 Discussion of Beach Port-a-Potty Survey Results. Communications Manager Carolyn Brodeur reviewed the results of the Port-a-potty Survey taken this past month; 436 members responded. An analysis of the overall feedback was that members would like porta-potties to be available seasonally at all beaches, but that Ramsay Beach should have one available year-round. The Board agreed to discuss this further at their September 15 meeting and management staff will continue to collect more information and data. 6.3 Consideration of Unobligated Cash Surplus and Final Disposition of New Construction and Renovation Reserve Funds. Motion by Diercks that the Board adopt Resolution 2021-20. Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board postpone consideration of Resolution 2021-20 until the September 15, 2021 Board meeting to allow time for the Finance Committee to send its recommendation to the Board. 6.4 Consideration of Approving the LOW Vets Flagpole at the Woods Center. (D-21-94) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the LOW Vets Flagpole Project at the Woods Center for fundraising purposes only. Design and placement will be presented to the Board for approval at a later date. 6.5 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. (D-21-95) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve entry to the lots in Cases #21-0818-01 and #21-0818-02 on or after August 18, 2021 to perform maintenance as stipulated in the ECC Chair’s letters to the individual lot owner, and that the property be billed for the cost related to such work in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Restrictive Covenants. 6.6 Consideration of Member Complaints. (D-21-96) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that upon due consideration of the Complaint filed by Owner Edward Halstead dated July 28, 2021, received in Member Services on July 28, 2021, wherein the Complainant alleges a failure on the part of the Board of Directors to: 1) “Respond within 10 business days to my request that a no smoking prohibition be in place at Ramsay Beach pursuant to DCR General Park Rules and Regulations”; and 2) that the “Board failed to respond within 10 days to complaint submitted on 6-20-21. I requested a copy of the record of the vote on my reasonable modification requests for fencing around all of the Section 7/Lot 117”; the Board determines the following: 1. The Complainant Case #CICB-2021-0818-01 is denied and dismissed for the following reasons, none of which are mutually exclusive of the others: a. The Complaint Form is intended for violations of the Virginia Property-Owners’ Association Act (“Act”), the Common Interest Community Board (CICB) Regulations (“Regulations”), and any other applicable common interest community law or regulation, none of which were violated by the Association’s failure to: 1) Respond within 10
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August 18 Board Minutes from p. 18 business days to his request for a no smoking prohibition at Ramsay Beach; and 2) Failure to provide record of the vote. b.1 The first Complaint alleges LOWA did not respond to Mr. Halstead; however: i) LOWA is not a State Park; ii) Beach Regulations must be approved by the Board; and, iii) Failure to answer an E-mail with an opinion about a policy is not a violation of State law. b.2 The second Complaint alleges the Board failed to respond within 10 days to Complaint submitted on 6-20-21 for a copy of the record of the vote of the reasonable 0modification request for a fence around all of Section 7/Lot 117; however: i) LOWA Attorney Andrew Elmore sent Mr. Halstead a letter by mail and E-mail dated May 26, 2021. Mr. Elmore stated “The Board unanimously denied the request for a perimeter fence on May 1, 2021.” ii) Nevertheless, LOWA is providing Mr. Halstead a copy of the approved minutes of the May 1, 2021 Board of Directors meeting. c. While the Board reserves all rights and does not waive any rights: i) The Complaints fail to assert a claim in which relief can be granted internal to this process and procedure. d. For the reasons stated, the Board did not violate the Act or the Regulations. 2. The General Manager will advise, in coordination with the Association’s legal counsel, the Owner in writing of the Board’s decision herein and reasons therefore, in accordance with the Association’s adopted Complaint Policy. Further motion by Diecks, passed unanimously, that upon due consideration of the Complaint filed by Owner Edward Halstead dated July 30, 2021, received in Member Services on July 30, 2021, wherein the Complainant alleges a failure on the part of the Board of Directors to “Respond to proper purpose request law VAPOAA & CIC Law & LOWA governing documents for a list of proxy voters that were allegedly present to constitute a true and legal quorum” at the June 24,2021 Special Membership Meeting, the Board determines the following: 1. The Complainant in Case #CICB-2021-0818-02 is denied and dismissed for the following reasons, none of which are mutually exclusive of the others: a. The Complaint Form is intended for violations of the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (“Act”), the Common Interest Community Board (CICB) Regulations (“Regulations”), and any other applicable common interest community law or regulation, none of which were violated by the Associations’ failure to provide a list of proxy voters. b. The Complaint alleges LOWA did not provide a list of proxy voters; however, the General Manager mailed the list of proxy voters to Mr. Halstead on August 4, 2021. c. While the Board reserves all rights and does not waive any rights: i. The Complaint fails to assert a claim in which relief can be granted internal to this process and procedure. d. For the reasons stated, the Board did not violate the Act or the Regulations. 2. The General Manager will advise, in coordination with the Association’s legal counsel, the Owner in writing of the Board’s decision herein and reasons therefore, in accordance with the Association’s adopted Complaint Policy. Further motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that upon due consideration of the Complaint filed by Owner Edward Halstead dated July 30, 2021, received in Member Services on July 30, 2021, wherein the Complainant alleges a failure on the part of the Board to “Reprimand the General Manager for causing me great fear, disturbing me and interfering with my peace”, the Board determines the following: 1. The Complainant in Case #CICB-2021-0818-03 is denied and dismissed for the following reasons, none of which are mutually exclusive of the others:
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a. The Complaint Form is intended for violations of the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (“Act”), the Common Interest Community Board Regulations (“Regulations”), and any other applicable common interest community law or regulation, none of which were violated by the Board’s failure to reprimand the General Manager. b. The Complaint alleges that the General Manager threatened Mr. Halstead with legal action if Mr. Halstead contacted VoteNow to request his vote be rescinded. However, the General Manager E-mailed Mr. Halstead to warn him two times on July 29, 2021 after Mr. Halstead contact VoteNow by phone and text claiming to be the LOWA Inspector General. The General Manager stated “This is unwelcome contact with our vendor. Please cease and desist this kind of contact. If you do not, you will hear from our attorney.” c. While the Board reserves all rights, and does not waive any rights: i. The Complaint fails to assert a claim in which relief could be granted in this process and procedure. d. For the reasons stated, the Board did not violate the Act or the Regulations. 2. The General Manager will advise, in coordination with the Association’s legal counsel, the Owner in writing of the Board’s decision herein and reasons therefore, in accordance with the Association’s adopted Complaint Policy. Note: The Complainant was invited to speak to each complaint but did not attend the meeting. 6.7 Consideration of Complaint Process and Form. Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to table the matter and take it up at the September 15, 2021 Board meeting. 7. Director Comments Vice President Brown said that for those who would like to vote electronically and are having trouble doing so, they should visit support@ vote-now.com for help.
9. Adjournment Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 4:29 p.m. Teri Vickery, LOWA Secretary
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8. Scheduled Meetings • Annual Meeting of the Membership: Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center. • Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center. • Special Board Meeting/Retreat: Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 1:00 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m.
Due to the holiday weekend and events, we anticipate a high volume of traffic at the visitor’s gate between Sept. 3-6. Be sure to enter all guests by Thursday, September 2. Use the 102 Lakeview Parkway address for direct GPS navigation to the main / visitor’s gate.
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Food Insecurity: Topic of Democratic Club Meeting Combating Food Insecurity in Central Virginia will be the subject of the Sept. 8 meeting of the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club. Dan Maher, president and chief executive officer of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, and Nicki Buell, director of the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, will speak about the role of their organizations in addressing the needs of our food-insecure neighbors. They will also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their programs and offer suggestions for ways citizens can help. The meeting will begin with a meet-and-greet session at 1 PM in Classroom 2 of the Community Center. The program will begin at 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome, regardless of political affiliation. Maher, who grew up in Hampton, Virginia, attended The h er D a n M a College of William and Mary, where he earned a B.B.A. degree in business management. He continued his education at St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia, obtaining a Master of Divinity degree. Subsequently, he spent almost 15 years in a variety of roles in ministerial and religious settings in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., before returning to Virginia to work three years as director of education at The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News. His non-profit organization career path then led him to the Beaumont, Texas, area, where he served as vice president for development and communications with Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas for four years, followed by nearly eight years as chief executive officer of the Southeast Texas Food Bank within the Feeding America network. Maher’s recent move within the Feeding America network has returned him to Virginia. He began serving the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank in January of this year. Buell has been an active volunteer with the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry since 2017. For the past four years, she has been responsible for setting up the “link to feed” program as well as preparing and submitting all monthly federal reports. More information is available at the LOW Democrats’ website at lowdemocrats.org.
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by Fred Pulis, Member, LOW Veterans Club The next meeting of the LOW Veterans Club is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7 PM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Our featured speaker will be a representative from the Americans in Wartime organization. Besides providing a description of their mission and history, a scheduled recording of willing club members as to their experience in wartime will be possible. These individual stories will be recorded for posterity in the Voices for Freedom Museum. All LOW resident armed services veterans are encouraged to attend. Informative and entertaining information will be provided in our usual one-hour meeting. An update of the progress on the LOW Veterans Club Flagpole Project will be provided as promised. All requested information has been provided to the Ad Hoc Woods Center Committee and to the LOWA Board of Directors. The Facilities staff has completed a new site drawing which includes new handicap parking and the associated sidewalk into the Woods Center, including the location of the flagpole and the associated 70 square feet of Heroes Walkway. The Walkway will contain a walking path of 24X24” pavers, a border which will contain bricks that will document all ten major armed conflicts, from World War I with dates and number of casualties. This first section will provide an opportunity for members of the LOW community to purchase any of the 178 bricks honoring the service of a veteran. For further information about the Veterans Club and its activities, please contact club president Mike Ferguson at 571-235-5313 or email him at colferguson@msn.com.
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If you are a bridge player at Lake of the Woods, now is the time to find a partner and sign up for LOW Winter Bridge. Winter Bridge is intended to be a social event and we welcome all bridge players. Between October 2021 and April 2022, you will play against every other team, meeting new friends and exercising your mind. Each team of two sets its own match dates and times with each other team – typically about 18 games total. Each match is composed of five rounds of four hands each, using Chicago scoring. Because of Covid, Winter Bridge teams were not able to meet in their homes for the 2020-21 season, but a resolution was found and led us to learn Trickster, a free app for desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, etc. This season, for the first time, LOW Winter Bridge teams have a choice in how they play: they may invite other teams to their homes; or they may play on Trickster. Because some teams have members not located at LOW, every team must be willing to play a few games on Trickster. If you need assistance getting started with Trickster, contact Joe Freeland, David Kraus, or anyone else you know who is familiar with the application. The entry fee is $80 per team, which provides for end-of-season cash prizes and a luncheon tournament. Teams must sign up before Oct. 1; the entry fee must be received by check prior to Oct. 1, made out to LOW Winter Bridge. Mail checks to: LOW Winter Bridge, c/o Joe Takacs, 102 Tyler Trail, Locust Grove, VA 22508. To set up our Winter Bridge Roster, we require information for each team member, including name, phone number, email, and mailing address. Send roster information to: David Kraus (krausman369@gmail.com). The member roster, contact info, rules, instructions, and blank score sheets will be provided to members prior to start of the games. For more information, contact Kraus, 571-334-4913, or Joe Freeland, joe. freeland@verizon.net, or 540-972-8052.
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As we head into fall (already?), the Susannah Chandler DAR Chapter begins our new program year with welcoming new members, community service projects, events, and interesting programs. Our first meeting kicks off Saturday, Sept.11, at the Community Center at 1 PM; the program will be on the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. The first trip began in September 1821 and became America’s first great international commercial highway. What does that have to do with the DAR? Join us for the presentation! All our programs are open to the public. One of our ongoing community service projects, the Community Genealogy Study Group, has been meeting throughout the summer; it has been great fun encouraging and helping those on their family genealogical journeys. We’ve had great participation and will continue to meet on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Community Center. The next meeting will be Saturday, Aug.28, at 1 PM. Everyone is welcome! If you have questions, are interested in joining the study group, or would like help with your family research, feel free to email SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com or call 540-661-7202 anytime for more information or meeting times. If you would like to find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution and our chapter, please email Susanna.ChandlerChapter1@gmail. com or call 540-661-7202. We would be happy to answer your questions!
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has an active Triad Program serving the senior citizens of the county, With 20% of the county residents over the age of 65, programs that deal with seniors are an important part of county services. Services include providing File of Life packets to citizens. These packets enable citizens to record essential medical information so that when EMTs arrive on scene they can ascertain key medical information for emergency treatment when patients or family members are unable to provide that information. The File of Life packet is kept at the home, usually on the refrigerator, with a decal for the home entrance letting EMTs know it is available. Triad also provides the Emergency Wristband Identification with a dedicated PIN# that can also provide emergency medical information when you are not at home on in your vehicle and unable to communicate. Triad supports the Project Lifesaver program which provides wrist radio transmitters for dementia or autistic individuals that could wander away and become lost. The Lifesaver antenna/receiver can detect the lost individual’s wrist transmitter and locate the individual for safe recovery. There have been multiple actual situations where this system has been successfully employed. The antenna/receiver has also been tested on aircraft for situations where individuals have wandered great distances. The wrist transmitters are regularly checked for proper operation with battery replaced by a cadre of Triad volunteers. Currently there are 16 clients being served by this program Triad also provides Guardian Alert pendants which are carried on your person enabling you to contact the 911 Center for emergency help if you are unable to reach the phone in your home. Triad plays an important role in protecting seniors from crime including scams, fraud and elder abuse. It provides education presentations on various forms of crime to various groups throughout the county. The Triad Coordinator will conduct home security surveys for seniors to make your home more secure. In addition to crime prevention efforts the Triad Coordinator has worked with other sheriff deputies and other county offices to follow up with victims of scams, frauds or elder abuse. In a few cases some of the lost money or other valuables have been recovered for the victims. In most cases however, the funds are lost and the Triad Coordinator ensures appropriate crime reporting to local, state and federal officials. Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT) is a group consisting of local businesses, senior service organizations, law enforcement, emergency services and seniors from the community. SALT acts as an advisory board for Triad activities. Most of the funding for Project Lifesaver and Guardian Alert equipment comes from donations. Volunteers do much of the work for Triad and volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Triad team, please complete the online interest form on the county website or contact the TRIAD Coordinator at 540-672-1536. The local census numbers are now available. Orange County population increases by 2,773 people. My district, District 5 increased by 919 people, almost a third of the county increase. That means that in the redistricting process, District 5 will have to have about 400 less people to provide equal representation in the county. How the redistricting occurs will be developed by the Board of Supervisors. The process requires public comment and Public Hearings before a final decision. The redistricting will not Let us help you create the affect this fall’s election. outdoor space you always dreamed of! If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@orangecountyva.gov.
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See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER/HOMEWARD Bound Care, LLC. State Certified/ Insured CNA/RMA Assisted living in your home. Short or long term care, day or night. Can manage all the patients needs. LOW resident. Excellent References. Diane Clauson: 540-388-2930. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 540-898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com. COMPLETE LAWN Care Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072, Travis Stanley. COMPUTER REPAIR - by Tech Sense, Inclusive IT support. 9 years supporting LOW, 540-656-7571. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONCRETE PATIOS and stamped concrete patios. 540-845-1047. Class A Contractor, LOW resident. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT PIPE Replacements 540-718-3794. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. DAN The HANDYMAN Carpentry, painting, power washing, and gutter cleaning. Free estimates.540-841-7450. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. Licensed and Insured. 540-242-1532. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High
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For Sale 2016 YAMAHA VX Deluxe Jet Ski. Only 10 hrs on it. Excellent condition. $9200. Call 703-402-8773. HATTERAS HAMMOCK & Racoon Trap, 540-972-4161.
Yard Sales GARAGE SALE, Moving, Downsizing. 8 AM, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 & 29, rain or shine. 110 Cumberland Circle. Furniture, Housewares, Woodworking tools, Yard tools.
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General applications are always welcome. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE
COPPERSTONE PROFESSIONAL Estate Sale. 125 Larkspur Lane. Fri., August 27, 10 AM-4 PM; Sat., August 28, 10 AM-4 PM; Sun., August 29, 12 PM-4 PM. Jewelry, Crystal, Collectibles, Art, Glass, antique, vintage & contemporary furniture. Photos at CopperStone or estatesale.com. Info: C. France 540-273-8746.
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ADMINISTRATION – FINANCE. Full-time ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT. The successful candidate will process and reconcile daily Point of Sale system sales information from amenities, prepare check requests to replenish amenity cash, assist in preparing monthly F/S schedules, perform monthly bank reconciliations and provide backup support as needed. Good people skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and communication skills a must. Two years college or three years in similar background required. Excel proficiency required. CLUBHOUSE. Accepting Applicants for Part-Time positions: • SERVERS. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm and energy. Work schedule includes the hours of 4 PM to 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday along with some holidays. If you are 18 and older, have a positive, out-going personality and are a team player, this job is for you. Some restaurant experience preferred • HOST/HOSTESS to welcome/greet guests, manage timely guest seating, some computer knowledge. • BANQUET SERVERS needed to provide excellent customer service when serving guests, and assist with Banquet set up and tear down. Must be able to work flexible hours. • BANQUET AND LOUNGE BARTENDERS. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays. Must mix and serve beverages and possess superb customer service skills. TIPS certification will be provided. One–two years experience desirable. CLUBHOUSE. ASSISTANT CLUBHOUSE MANAGER Full-Time Salaried Position: The ideal candidate will oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership, ensure all safety, sanitation and food handling standards are consistently met and all State laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages are strictly adhered to including staff training and certification. Experience in closing procedures including cash reconciliation desired. Excellent customer service skills essential. A minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience required. EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Part-Time STABLE WORKER to assist with barn chores, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses and blanketing when weather requires. Some assisting with pony rides, trail rides and helping with special events. Previous experience working with Equines required. FAREWAYS - Now Accepting Applicants for Part-Time Positions: • SERVERS are needed to assist with Café operations. Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Some restaurant experience preferred. • LINE COOKS needed to accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One year experience is preferred and ability to work flexible hours. MAINTENANCE – Full-Time hourly positions: • ROADS CREW. Operate vehicles and equipment as required to maintain and repair streets, work with the team to patch holes, install/maintain street signs, cut brush and seasonable remove snow and ice. Able to lift 50 lbs., proficient with weed trimmers, chain saws and vehicles. Work in all weather conditions, exposure to fumes, hot liquids and materials. HS diploma required,1-year exp.
Lake Currents August 27, 2021
JUNK REMOVAL, discounts for LOW residents, call 571-409-0211, ClusterDucksJunkRemoval.com. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, Installation, Maintenance. Professional Tree Removal. Excavations- basements, water lines, lot clearing. Residential, Commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@ gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PET-SITTING / DOG Walking. Lisa Ward of “Ward of the Dogs” specializes in Lake of the Woods dogs. Your house or mine. To discuss your pet-sitting needs, call 520-612-5190. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Call 540-642-2349 or email: jnave@comcast.net. Licensed/Insured. $140 all houses! PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REPAIRS & ROOFING. Install new and repair any small roof issues-- don’t wait until they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. Best warranty. 540-972-9444 or lakescapes.llc@ gmail.com. ROOFING and REPAIRS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SELLING? DON’T want the stress/expense of fixing & waiting for your house to sell when you could close in two weeks? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-287-7143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800, Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off.
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logan edmisten
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We would like you to meet Realtor Logan Edmisten. Logan is a young man who exemplifies what the young generation of Realtors brings to the industry. Anyone who meets Logan is quick to recognize two very distinct things, first, he is a deep thinker who thinks outside of the box. Secondly, he loves people for who they are and it shows in everything he does.
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Logan has been a licensed real estate agent in our local area for the last 3 years and excels in representing both buyers and sellers in a multitude of situations. He finds special satisfaction in helping people buy their first home, but finds joy in helping anyone achieve their goals.
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When Logan isn’t working he spends his time with photography, growing plants and enjoys fitness and working out in various forms. Logan is a Freemason and is a champion for local businesses.
4062 Germanna Hwy in Locust Grove 1/4 mile west of Lake of the Woods on Route 3
You can reach Logan at 540-207-8236 for all of your real estate needs.
Monday-Friday 9-4:30 Saturday 10-1 Additional hours by appointment. Contact us about in home consultation.
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