The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 16, No.8
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Annual Meeting of the Membership September 3, 2018 at 10 AM, Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road The purpose of this meeting is to elect three Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. The Annual Meeting is also the forum for the Annual Report from the General Manager and awards certificates and honors from the Honor Awards Committee. Board election proxy ballots were mailed by LOWA’s trusted agent, VoteNow.com, to the Membership on July 27, 2018. This year, will we will be selecting three Directors from a field of eight candidates. The two candidates receiving the most votes will each serve a term of three years, with the candidate receiving the third most votes serving a term of one year. CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Heidi V. Brown Phillip D. “Pete” Brown Ralph H. Debnam Walter E. Diercks William J. Feterle William J. Logan, Jr. Allen M. Priester Adrien L. “Terry” Terrenoire, Jr. Members are asked to vote for up to, but no more than, three candidates for the three vacancies. For those submitting proxy ballots electronically through LOWA’s trusted agent, Vote-Now.com, they must do so on or before September 1, 2018. Also, all paper proxy ballots mailed to Vote-Now.com must be received by Vote-Now.com on or before September 1, 2018, or paper proxy ballots may be provided to LOWA prior to the announcement of the closure of the voting at the Annual Meeting by the presiding officer. Any person designated by a member as proxy holder on the proxy ballot must attend the meeting in person for that proxy ballot to be valid. If you should have any questions, please contact the General Manager’s Office at 540-972-2214.
President's letter 2 General Manager's Column 2 Association News 2-10 Agenda 3 Board Minutes 3 CARC Update 3 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22-23
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August 10, 2018
Get Out & Go LOW! Scenic Photo Contest
Photo by Travis Miller
We are looking for great photographs that showcase our community, amenities and activities. Perhaps you have already taken some fantastic shots, or maybe you want to explore LOW and take some now. All photos that primarily feature a scenic view of common areas within LOW are welcome. Any type of camera may be used to take the photo. Got your cell phone handy? Then snap a great shot and send it to us! Winners will receive LOWA Gift Certificates (no cash value) and will be announced and their photos featured in the September 7 issue of Lake Currents. LOWA Gift Certificates will be awarded as follows: first place $50, second place $25, third place $10. Winners will be selected by the LOWA Communications Staff. All decisions are final, including any disqualification due to contest rule violations. Please see page 4 for contest rules & entry instructions. All eligible entries will be uploaded to LOWA.org on August 28 for members to view. Photos may be submitted any time between August 10 and August 27. Just email your photo to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org.
See Photo Contest Rules & Entry on p. 4
School Starts August 13: Bus Stop Safety Tips
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The greatest risk to your child is not riding a bus, but approaching or leaving one. Before your child goes back to school or starts school for the first time, it’s important for you and your child to know traffic safety rules. Teach your child to follow these practices to make school bus transportation safer.
See Bus Stop Safety on p. 5
August 10 Concert on the Point 7-9 PM, Island Gerry Duo
Friday, August 17 Music on the Point 7-9 PM, Chris Forzano & Mark Tarallo
LOWA Board Elections Voting Booths Available See page 9
Teen Pool/Pizza Party 8-10:30 PM, Sweetbriar Pool
Friday, August 24 Concert on the Point 7-9 PM, Unchained
Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Info LOWA.ORG/CAPITALPROJECTS
Monday, September 3 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center
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Wednesday, September 5 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board 9 AM, Community Center
Lake Currents online: LOWA.ORG/LAKECURRENTS
Wednesday, August 15 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center Thursday, August 16 Meet the Management 9-11 AM, Reading Room, Holcomb Bldg.
by Leighton Cumming
Although it feels like summer is ending shortly, there is still time for you to enjoy summer at the Lake. You can have dinner on the Clubhouse deck and watch the sun set. Enjoy a casual meal and drinks at Fareways. There are weeks left for fun on the beaches and in the pool. Just watching boats and water skiers on the lake is fun, too. There will be concerts and music on the Point. You still have time for pony rides at the Equestrian Center. Take a child or grandchild to ride Miss Fancy or Mr. Squishy and watch the smiles. As long as it’s not raining, have fun playing golf, tennis and pickleball. Parks and playgrounds are available for picnics, using playground equipment and just walking. Look around and enjoy the gorgeous landscaping our staff has planted. It’s summer for a while longer- enjoy! On a more serious note, there is still time for you to vote for three new directors for the Board. I encourage you to vote electronically because it is quick, easy and less expensive for the Association. If you want to learn how to vote electronically, bring your paper ballot and ID to the voting booth sessions in the reading room of the Holcomb Building August 14, August 22, or August 25. There will be people to tell you how to do it. School will start shortly. Every year we have Members or guests who get ticketed for passing stopped school buses. Please don’t be one of those. We need to keep all our children safe, and that means stopping for school buses picking up or letting children off buses. I wish you enjoyable and safe remaining weeks of summer!
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Association News
President’s Letter
Management by Patrolling Around: Sixth in an Occasional Series by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
It’s a rainy Tuesday in late July and I’m doing a “ride along” in a marked Ford Explorer patrol vehicle with LOWA Security Chief Scott Walker on the D3 Tour. One of LOWA Security‘s primary duties is to protect LOWA-owned property. “D3” is the mobile application Security uses to ensure and document that LOWA facilities are regularly and systematically checked on all three of the 24/7 Security shifts. Security constantly patrols everything from parks and beaches to dams and buildings. The D3 checkpoints vary from 20 to 40, depending on the time of day. Our first tour stop is a barcode on a post on Rapidan Road in Section 16 (Stratford Park) across Route 3. Chief has already logged in with his name and date when we began the tour. He holds his mobile phone to the barcode and D3 reads it. Chief explains that officers performing the D3 tour are trained to observe everything associated with the vicinity, and not just read the barcodes. Chief directs his officers to vary the tour so there is not a predictable pattern, especially during the overnight shift. Day shift tour is mostly about “bathrooms and beaches,” because the buildings are occupied, the Chief explains. Overnight shift covers the unoccupied buildings. We reach Spotswood Park, and read the barcode at the bathrooms. We check each to make sure everything looks normal. We walk the trail and greet a member walking his two dogs. So what else does an officer do during the D3 Tour? “Community policing” is the short answer. Riding with the windows down, we wave at members working in yards and walking along the street. This aspect of patrolling helps the officer get attuned to the neighborhood – its sights and sounds. It also makes the officer more accessible. We stop and chat with a member out getting some exercise. We are now at Mt. Pleasant Beach. Everything is in order. There is a family making the most of a cloudy day. At Pleasant Grove Beach, someone asks if I’m a security “trainee.” Just a ride along, we explain. We make our way street by street, and then to the Stables. Equestrian Manager Bridget Hutchens is hosting a barn full of youngsters for Pony Camp. We are walking through Greensprings Park (home of a specimen Red Oak Tree), when I ask about summer vandalism. No graffiti or serious vandalism this year, just “knick knacky stuff” like turned over trash cans. Last summer we had incidents of rock throwing and damage to vehicles parked along a street. Security worked with the Orange County Sheriff to locate a suspect.
Photo by Travis Miller
Past and present Board Members, Committee Members, LOWA Management and representatives of Wack General Contractor break ground at the Pool and Fitness Complex project site.
See General Manager on p. 4
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Leighton Cumming Vice Pres.: Cliff Wilks Treasurer: Bob Hoh Secretary: Jennifer Zukowski Directors: Carl Clawson Jeff Johnson Tom Sheridan
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Roy Mayberry (rmayberry@LOWA.org)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). The inclusion of advertising, logos or web site links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by LOWA, Inc. of the products or services so advertised. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting August 15, 2018 - Community Center 1 PM 1. 2 PM 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3. 3.1 A. B. C. 3.2 A. 3.3 A. 3.4 A. B. 4. 4.1
CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dinner: W, TH, SU, 5-9 PM; F, SA, 5-10 PM Lunch: S, SU, 11 AM-4 PM Bruch: SU, 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Office (Woods Center): 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
*The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update As of August 6, 2018 Project Financial Status Project Cost Estimate (Budget): $5,086,193 Current Funding: $458,422 – Cash allocated by Board $818,000 – Year 1 ($191/lot) billed in Regular Assessment Up to $5 Million Mutual of Omaha Bank loan in place June 20. Project Progress Design: 100 percent complete Bidding: Complete. Board awarded construction contract to Wack General Contractor (Thos. J. Wack Company) May 16. Contract executed June 8. Permitting: All permits received and posted. (New) Construction: Schedule June 2018-June 2019 Completed Erosion and sediment control measures. (New) Cut in the construction road. (New) Demolition began August 2. (New) o Fitness Center/Pool Building Demolished (August 2) o Clubhouse Beach Bathroom Demolished (August 6) Extended temporary fencing to the remainder of the limits of disturbance area on Teen Point. Communication: April 30 Information Session was a success with 109 members participating.
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Special Board of Directors Retreat on Overarching Goals and Strategies and Executive Session, July 23 and 24, 2018 9:00 a.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review Present Others Leighton Cumming, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Clifton Wilks, Vice President Bob Hoh, Treasurer Absent Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Jeff Johnson Carl Clawson Tom Sheridan
See July 23 & 24 Minutes on p. 11
Amenities
Equestrian Center: 972-2238 Lessons, pony rides, trail rides M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM Sat/Sun: by appointment, call by Friday 3 PM
Fareways Café: 972-2216 Mon-Wed; Fri-Sat: 7:30 AM-9 PM Thurs: 7:30 AM-10 PM Sun: 7:30 AM-7 PM Fitness Center: 972-9680 Daily 5 AM-10 PM Located in the Lower Level Clubhouse Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily
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OPEN SESSION Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: July 23 and July 24, 2018; August 4, 2018 Employee Excellence In Service Awards REPORTS Officer Reports Board of Directors End-of-Term Acknowledgements Executive Session Actions Committee Changes General Manager Report CARC Project Update Committee Liaison Reports Safety and Security Committee – Back Gate Traffic Control Committee Reports Clubhouse Committee – Kathy Merritt Pickleball/Tennis Committee – Tena Marangi/Miff Devens PRESENTATION Independent Financial Audit Report, PB Mares Certified Public Accountants – Dan Haynes, Partner and Gerry Goodman, Audit Manager 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Amendments to the LOWA Article IV. Meeting of Members, Article V. Board of Directors – Selection – Term of Office, and Article X. Committees (Resolution 2018-14) 6.2 Consideration of Approving Amendments to LOWA’s Procurement Policy (Resolution 2018-15) 6.3 Consideration of Approving a LOWA Amenity Wide Loyalty Program 6.4 Discussion of Flat Run Forebay Conceptual Plan 6.5 Consideration of Authorizing the President to Sign the LOWA and Friends of Lake of the Woods Inc., Memorandum of Understanding 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Accepting the Independent Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2018 from PB Mares Certified Public Accountants 7.2 Consideration of Modifying the Pool Contract with Winkler Pool Management, Inc. Regarding the two Post Labor Day Weekend Openings 7.3 Consideration of Extending the Pool Contract with Winkler Pool Management, Inc., to Include Two September Weekends 7.4 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Annual Meeting of Members of the Association Monday, September 3, 2018, Community Center 10 AM. • Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Community Center 9 AM. • Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat Tuesday, September 11, and Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Community Center 9 AM. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, Community Center 2 PM.
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Maintenance Office (Community Center): 972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily 7 AM-7 PM. Closed Wednesdays
Marina Hours: Summer Hours (May 29-Sept 2): Closed Mondays Tues-Fri: 12-7 PM; Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Security/Front Gate: 972-2210 or 972-2020 LOWA.ORG/DWELLINGLIVE
Pool – Sweetbriar: 540-412-6834 Sat/Sun: 11 AM-8 PM (through Sept. 16) Mon-Fri, 2-8 PM (through Aug. 31) Pickleball: Tena Marangi 540-9728964 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM to 11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
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Lake of the Woods Association Overarching Goals and Strategies Adopted July 24, 2018 On July 23 and 24 the board met to consider revising or amending the Overarching Goals and Strategies that provide guidance to the Board and the Association. As a result of the two-day retreat, the board reviewed the 2017 Vision, Mission, and Values Statements as well as the eight Overarching Goal Statements. The opted to keep them “as is, however they made selected modifications to the corresponding strategies under the Overarching Goals. The Board also determined that the New Asset and Improvement Reserve Projects that are submitted to the board for consideration must correspond to at least one Overarching Goal and Strategy. Lastly, the Board determined that the Annual Goals, set by the Board, will be SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely). Vision Statement A welcoming, diverse, residential, gated community of single-family homes and recreational amenities that supports the evolving needs of members and their families now and in the future. Mission Statement Enhance the community through sound governance, management and business practices that promote the quality of life for all members. Values Statement We value diversity, respect for all people and the environment, participation and open communication.
General Manager from p. 2 We pass a home construction site on Confederate Circle, and I ask Chief how many contractors are in LOW today. “Over 200,” he says. What’s been the biggest change since he started? “Members are doing major remodeling and massive makeovers.” Chief Walker began at LOWA on May 1, 2013, when then Allied Barton (now Allied Universal) Security Services won the security contract. We drive to Hollyfield Park. LOWA Groundskeepers are installing new windscreens at the Pickleball courts that opened July 4. There are two road patrol officers on each of the three shifts covering a 24-hour day. Officers with the Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) designation can initiate traffic stops. I ask about speeding. Chief believes speeding is down, partly due to the visibility of patrols. We are on Lakeview Parkway near Harper’s Ferry Drive when Chief flashes his lights as a warning to an oncoming vehicle. The driver slows. Speeding can result in a summons to the Legal and Compliance Committee or, if the speed is 20 miles per hour over the posted limit, the SCOP officer can write a reckless driving summons to Orange County General District Court. We drive to the Clubhouse and walk near the construction fencing for the Clubhouse pool/fitness construction project. We meet the Wack Construction Superintendent, who explains his crew is disconnecting the Clubhouse Beach bathroom before demolition begins. We discuss the security procedures for the project’s construction employees. Our last stop on the tour is the Veterans Dam gate controls. Chief places a note in the D3 report that water is flowing over the spillway – as it has been quite often these days! Thanks to Chief Walker for the informative ride along. Chief offers to let me work in the “hub” at the front gate on a busy day. Perhaps I will!
Photo Contest from p. 1 Contest Rules
Lake Currents August 10, 2018
GOAL 1: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Community Environment Strategies 1. Upgrade procedures, equipment and facilities to preserve and enhance our natural environment. 2. Provide adequate resources to enforce covenants and regulations governing the natural environment. 3. Maintain and upgrade the appearance of all LOWA common areas. 4. Enhance green space and natural areas, and increase green space where possible. 5. Continue to support the Lakes Management Implementation Plan. GOAL 2: MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE OUR LOWA INFRASTRUCTURE Maintenance and Upgrade of Infrastructure Strategies 1. Provide required resources and personnel sufficient to maintain and implement the Emergency Action Plan for Dam Safety. 2. Sustain the appearance and functionality of all LOWA facilities, structures, grounds and equipment through maintenance, repair, replacement or improvement. 3. Implement the plans to upgrade all roads and associated drainage facilities including ditches and culverts.
All members and tenants are welcome to participate. LOWA employees are not eligible to participate. All photos must have been taken within LOW during 2018. Limit one photo submission per person. Photo entry email must include photographer’s (member’s) name and lot and section and phone number. Photos cannot include watermarks or text. All photos must be received by email and timestamped by Monday, August 27, 5 PM. Photos that feature illegal activities or violations of LOW regulations will be disqualified. Selfies, collages and family or group portraits should be done in such a way as to showcase our beautiful neighborhood. Individual submitting the photo warrants that it is his or her original work. By submitting a photo for the contest, the photographer grants Lake of the Woods Association the right to publish the photo on all forms of media including but not limited to LOWA.org, Lake Currents, and LOWA Social Media.
See Overarching Goals on p. 6
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Bus Stop Safety from p. 1 FOR PARENTS LOWA Bus Stop Guidelines Parents parking at the bus stops should observe the white lines set back 50 feet from the intersection, designating the parking area. This line is designed as a visual reference for parents, so motorists are not forced to navigate the congested intersections. Consider carpooling to avoid multiple vehicles parked along the shoulder waiting for the bus. Parents should always park in the direction facing the intersection and safely on the shoulder when possible. Never park along both sides of the roadway. This creates a safety hazard for motorists and children navigating the area. Never block a driveway. Stay clear of fire hydrants. Safety Starts at the Bus Stop Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Visit the bus stop and show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb. Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play. Get On and Off Safely When the school bus arrives, your child should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before approaching the bus door. Your child should use the handrails to avoid falling. Use Caution Around the Bus Your child should never walk behind a school bus. If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, tell them to walk on a sidewalk or along the side of the street to a place at least five giant steps (10 feet) in front of the bus before crossing. Your child should also make eye contact with the bus driver before crossing to make sure the driver can see them. If your child drops something near the school bus, like a ball or book, the safest thing is for your child to tell the bus driver right away. Your child should not try to pick up the item, because the driver might not be able to see what is happening.
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FOR DRIVERS Make school bus transportation safer for everyone by following these practices: When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely. Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood. Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops. Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state, as well as the flashing signal light system that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: o Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. o Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before starting to drive again. For more info visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bussafety#topic-bus-stop-safety.
Lake Currents August 10, 2018
Article IV, Meeting of Members of the LOWA Bylaws provides information on the use of proxy ballots when a vote of the membership is taken. As a Virginia Non-stock Corporation, and as provided for in Section 6, Methods of Voting, Lake of the Woods uses proxy ballots as an approved method for members to cast their votes in elections, referendums, or any other meetings, and allows members to assign their individual voting rights to a designated individual who attends the meeting in their place. As a member of LOWA, when you designate a proxy, that proxy may exercise the following three rights: 1. Cast your vote as marked on your ballot, 2. Count toward establishing a quorum at the meeting, and 3. Cast your vote on motions for continuation of the business of the meeting. When you complete your ballot in the proxy section, “I do hereby designate and appoint _________,” you are identifying and assigning this individual your three voting rights: 1. Assigning a proxy means that the vote marked on your ballot is cast by your proxy who attends entire the meeting on your behalf. 2. A minimum number of voting members must be in attendance to establish a quorum before proceeding with the meeting. Your proxy representative counts as your voting representative for this purpose. 3. All matters of business requiring a vote may be conducted, from opening to closing of the meeting or any continuation of the meeting, when a minimum number of voting members are present. When you leave the proxy section blank, you are assigning your three proxy rights to the Board Secretary. If you assign someone other than yourself as your proxy to act on your behalf at the meeting, that individual must attend the full meeting. If you assign yourself as the proxy, then you must be present at the full meeting for your vote to be counted. The LOWA Elections Committee is providing this explanation to eliminate any confusion and answer questions that have arisen regarding voting rights and to ensure that you, as a member, cast a valid proxy vote. LOWA Bylaws provide you the ability to revoke your proxy up until the announcement of the closure of the meeting (LOWA Bylaws, Article VI, Section 6.d). Members choosing to revoke proxy must submit a signed revocation of proxy, in writing, to the Board Secretary prior to closing of the meeting in order for the revocation to be valid.
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4. Monitor Orange County housing development codes, and develop a feasibility plan that puts LOWA infrastructure in compliance. GOAL 3: PROVIDE AMENITIES AND FACILITIES SUPPORTING RECREATIONAL AND LIFESTYLE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS Amenities Supporting Recreation and Interests of Members Strategies 1. Develop and implement improvements and enhancements to the Clubhouse area that will serve Member needs and interests. 2. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to enhance the Community Center Complex to meet the needs of the community. 3. Maintain the appearance and operation of all amenities in an attractive and functional condition. 4. Ensure that the lakes will be able to support: 1) water sports, 2) boating, 3) a productive fishery, 4) public beaches, 5) boat docking for those not on the lake, 6) boat storage, and 7) marinas for launching and servicing boats. 5. Extend the network of walking/biking trails that are easily and safely accessible to all LOWA Members. 6. Explore opportunities to enhance existing amenities and add new amenities that meet the needs and interests of Members.
GOAL 8: EXERT POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Influence on External Development Strategies 1. Provide input concerning all development in the watershed of the lakes, the inundation zones in the Route 3 corridor, and all property adjacent to LOWA. 2. Encourage LOWA residents to become informed about county issues, attend county meetings, and become involved in county projects. 3. Promote greater representation in local government and nongovernment organizations. 4. Seek opportunities to influence development of areas adjacent to LOWA. 5. Seek opportunities to increase riding, walking and jogging trails on National Park Service and/or other adjacent property. 6. Provide input to the County Comprehensive Plan and the GWAP to the benefit of LOWA. 7. Explore a plan to accommodate the Orange County fiber optic backbone by determining how to appropriately provide infrastructure to bring this capability to LOWA residents.
GOAL 4: PROVIDE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS Secure Environment Strategies 1.Maintain a “gated community� and provide adequate resources to control access, and enforce community regulations. 2. Utilize Neighborhood Watch, Security patrols, surveillance systems, and other media to help maintain vigilance, identify threats, protect resources, and protect Member and community property. 3. Partner with local and state law enforcement and emergency services, including LOW Fire and Rescue, for the continued safety and security of LOWA Members. 4. Provide required resources, training, personnel and equipment, to implement LOWA emergency plans. 5. Develop and implement infrastructure improvements, policies, procedures and compliance strategies that promote safe walking, biking, boating and vehicular travel. GOAL 5: Enhance Communications With and Between Members Strong Communications Strategies Upgrade information exchange to achieve rapid and reliable communications with and between Members. 1. Maintain a family of regular online and printed publications to provide information to all Members. 2. Explore new technologies for improving video communications. 3. Explore options for new methods for Member communication with the Board and Staff, and for Member-to-Member communication. 4. Explore improving Association and member access to high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi. GOAL 6: PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES Administrative Support Services Strategies 1.Maintain a compensation structure and competitive benefit package adequate to retain a highly qualified and motivated staff. 2. Continue a “customer satisfaction� mind-set among LOWA employees. 3. Develop and implement plans to use modern technology to work more cost effectively and efficiently in operating the business of the Association and in delivering member services. 4. Establish an internal feedback/audit system for administrative services. 5. Maintain an effective Human Resources program that includes accurate position descriptions, procedures for recruiting, screening, selecting, training and compensating staff, competitive salary and benefits, and periodic performance evaluations. GOAL 7: INSTITUTE MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL PLANNING Strategic and Financial Planning Strategies 1. Establish and maintain a repeatable capital planning process that includes a land use study, long term strategic outlook 6 to 10 years, and a 5-year plan of which the first year is the projected annual budget of replacement and new capital projects. 2. Develop a strategic outlook that identifies major capital projects ($100,000 or more) and the impact on the Operating Budget for Years 6 to10. Each project should include a rationale for why it is needed and an estimate of its funding over the five-year period. 3. Update the land use study every 5 years, the long term strategic outlook every 3 years, and the 5-year plan annually.
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4. Generate funds through the annual budgeting process, budget surpluses, land/lot sales, and external financing to cover operations, asset replacement and anticipated improvements to the amenities and infrastructure. 5. Establish a competitive fee schedule annually that strives to optimize usage of existing amenities. 6. Every 5 years or sooner, contract the services of an outside specialist to conduct a Reserve Study of all LOWA assets, in order to determine the projected replacement costs and schedule of LOWA existing assets. 7. Consider the recommendations of the Annual Reserve Study Update to determine the schedule of existing asset replacement, annual contribution to the Repair and Replacement Reserve (CTR), the Reserve’s minimum balance, or provide a cost/benefit analysis for other action.
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Association News
Thoughts from the Pro by Rea Hargraves, PGA
Aug 11 Aug 16
Aug 17 Aug 18-19 Aug 18,19, 25, 26 Aug 23
Fat Boys Golf Tournament - 9 AM Shotgun Senior League Match-LOW vs. Fawn Lake, 9 AM Shotgun; Orange County High School Match (Back 9), 4:30 PM Tee Times Jefferson League Scramble, 9 AM Shotgun Ladies Club Championship, 8:30 AM Shotgun Men’s and Sr. Club Championship –Match Play, 9 AM Shotgun Senior League Match –LOW vs. Regency Blue, 9 AM Shotgun; Orange County High School Match (Front 9), 4:30 PM Tee Times
On July 18 and 19 we held the Male/Female Golf Tournament. For this event we had 15 couples participate. The Overall Low Gross Team was Dan and Sharon Cronin. They shot a 84-76=160. The Overall Low Net Team was Bob and Anne Smith. They shot a 59-59 =118. Everyone had fun! We also had our Third Junior Golf Camp for 2018. We had six students in the class. At the “Sweetbriar Golf Course,” Timmy Furness won the trophy for low score. Everyone really had a good time during the class. I’ll see you on the course.
Photos by Rea Hargraves
Low Net winners: Bob and Anne Smith (Above) Low Gross team winners: Dan and Sharon Cronin (Below)
Elect Walt Diercks LOWA Board of Directors
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Photo provided
Junior Golf Camp participants congratulate Timmy Furness, kneeling, on his win.
The Right Choice for Right Now Committed to Serving the LOW Community
Six Areas I Will Address as a Board Member:
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1. Make LOWA’s budget easier to understand and more accessible and transparent
i LOWLINC Volunteer
2. Strengthen planning and fiscal discipline
i Member, LOWA 50th
3. Improve customer-focused approach to member services 4. Maintain LOW amenities and services
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5. Improve communications 6. Listen to all sides; work to reduce conflicts
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Fareways serves breakfast ALL DAY along with sandwiches, burgers and salads. Call for takeout, 540.972.2216
Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event
Open Mic Nights Every Tuesday 8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 DATE: AUG 31, 2018 SHOTGUN AT 5:00 PM
Sign up in the Pro Shop or Rea Hargraves, PGA May 12, 2017contact - 5:00pm Shotgun at 972-2230 Sign up in the Pro Shop orfor contact Janet Thompson at more information
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Monday-Wednesday;Friday-Saturday: 7:30 AM M to 9 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM to 10PM Sunday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
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972-6758 for more information
Summer Concerts on the Point 2018 7 PM - 9 PM
Friday, Aug 10 Island Gerry Duo Friday, Aug 24 Unchained Order a to go meal for concerts by Thursdays! Contact the Clubhouse for more information: 540-972-2221
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Lunch: Sat & Sun,11 AM - 4 PM Dinner: Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-9 PM. Fri & Sat, 5-10 PM Brunch: Sunday 10 AM-1 PM Menus: WWW.LOWA.ORG/CLUBHOUSE To make reservations, call the Clubhouse at 540-972-2221.
Music on the Point August 17, 7-9 PM Featuring Chris & Mark
Thursday, August 16 9-11 AM Meet the Management, RR
TV18, shown on Comcast Channel 18, features unique shows designed especially for Lake of the Woods. To view our videos online visit: LOWA.ORG/TV18.
August 10 – August 16 8 AM
Art For Life
9 AM
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 4th Meeting
NOON
LOWA Board Candidates Forum
1 PM
Real Virginia
3 PM 5 PM 8 PM
BOD Candidates Interviews 2018 LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 4th Meeting LOWA Candidates Forum
August 17 – August 23 8 AM
Fishing with Louie
9 AM
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 15th Meeting
NOON
LOWA Board Candidates Forum
1 PM
Real Virginia
3 PM
BOD Candidates Interviews 2018
5 PM
LOWA Regular Board of Directors – August 15th Meeting
8 PM
LOWA Board Candidates Forum
Covenant Enforcement Statistics
by Matilde Barone, Inspector Environmental Control During the month of July, inspections of Sections 9 and 10 were completed, and 62 new issues were addressed. Of these and ongoing issues, 66 were resolved and 5 items were sent to the Board of Directors, for resolution. The most common violations were maintenance of improvements, unlicensed vehicles, unsightly dead trees, and overgrown lots. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the ECC office at 540972-2211. Please note the ECC office has been relocated to the Woods Center Trophy Room. Lake of the Woods appreciates the members who maintain their properties and help work to keep LOW beautiful.
LOW Small Business Day
Wednesday, September 5 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board, CC Tuesday, September 11 & Wednesday, September 12 9 AM Special Meeting of the LOWA Board for the purpose of a Retreat, CC Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. Pickleball/Tennis: 8/13, 5 PM, CC External Affairs: 8/13, 7 PM, CC Community/Youth: 8/13, 7 PM, CC Elections: 8/14, 9 AM, CC Equestrian: 8/14, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 8/14, 7 PM, CC M&E: 8/15, 7 PM, CC LCC Meeting: 8/15, 7:30 PM, CC LCC Hearing: 8/15, 8 PM, CC ECC: 8/16, 8:30 AM, WC Honor/Awards: 8/16, 9:30 AM, CC Lakes: 8/20, 7 PM, CC
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FC Fareways Cafe HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center Investment: 8/20, 1 PM, CC Treasurer Mtg. to follow Rules: 8/21, 4 PM, CC Planning: 8/22, 7 PM, CC Golf: 8/27, 3 PM, WC
Voting Booths Available for BOD Election Holcomb Building, Reading Room Thursday, August 9 from 9 AM-noon Tuesday, August 14 from 11 AM-2 PM Wednesday, August 22 from 2 PM-5 PM Saturday, August 25 from 9 AM-1 PM
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Have a show idea? TV18 is now accepting new shows from members and local organizations to air on Channel 18 & our TV18 on LOWA.org. For more information, view our TV18 Community Programming Guidelines on YYY .19# QTI VX or contact the Communications Department at 540-972-2278.
Monday, September 3 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership, CC
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Wednesday, August 15 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC
Be sure to bring your Member ID and your paper proxy ballot, which includes your unique 11 digit registration code.
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Friday, August 10 7-9 PM Concert on the Point, Island Gerry Duo. 8-10:30 PM Teen Pool & Pizza Party (SB Pool). Saturday, August 11 9 AM Tennis Social (HF Courts) $2. Info: Jan or Jim, 540-972-8888. 5 PM Good Time Cruise-In at Locust Grove Town Center. Info: goodtimecruisers.webs.com. Tuesday, August 14 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg.). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
Calendar
Wednesday, August 15 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 540-972-2214. Thursday, August 16 9-11 AM Meet the Management (RR). Info: 540-972-2214. Friday, August 17 2 PM WFOL Author Presentation (Wilderness Lib.). 7-9 PM Music on the Point, Chris Forzano & Mark Tarallo. Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Saturday, August 18 6 AM LOW Anglers Tournament (CH Dock). Info: LOWAngler.webs. com.
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Monday, August 20 10 AM AARP Meeting (CH). Info: Larry 540-972-1847. Tuesday, August 21 10 AM LOW Knowledge Club (CC). Info: LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail. com. Thursday, August 23 7 PM LOW Veterans Club Presentation (CC). Friday, August 24 10:30 AM Civil War Study Group Presentation (CH). Info: Charles 540-645-2705. 7-9 PM Concert on the Point, Unchained. Saturday, August 25 9:30 AM Republican Women’s Club Program (CC). Info: Toni 540-9720295. Deadline for submissions to the August 24 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 13. Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 7 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 27.
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Wi-Fi available at the Holcomb Building, Woods Center, Clubhouse and Community Center.
C al en d a r o f E ve n t s SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Time
Day
Contact
Aerobics
LOWC
8:30-9:30 AM
M, W, F
Church 540-972-9060
Joggers Club
Call
TBD
TBD
Diane 540-388-2930
Kayak Club
Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch
6 PM 10 AM
TU F
Mary 540-972-6760
Meditation Class
CC
4-5 PM
1st/2nd TH
Terry 540-412-2282
Pickleball Beginner Class
CC
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
TH
Greg 540-388-2540
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
Square Dancers LOW Social Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2 / 4 /5 F
Linda 571-328-9247
1st/3rd F
Sims 540-972-3187/Haring 540972-1924
Square DancersLords & Ladies
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
nd
John 540-229-7940 th
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Stretch and Flex
CC
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 972-5435
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers Club
Greensprings Clubhouse
9 AM 9 AM
M, SA W
Diane 540-388-2930
Water Fitness
$
Wilderness Pres. Sweetbriar Pool
10 AM 11 AM & 11:45 AM
TU, TH, SA M, W, F
Carol 540-972-6739
Yoga – Intermediate
$
CC
9-10:15 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Gentle
$
CC
10:30-11:45 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Chair
$
CC
9:30-10:30 AM
F
Yoga – All Levels
$
CC
5:30-6:30 PM TH ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)
Rebekah 908-358-8406 Rebekah 908-358-8406
Location
Time
Day
Contact
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Larry 540-972-1847
Art for Fun
CC
1:30-3 PM
3rd TH
Elaine 540-845-4127
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Martha 540-972-0385
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
CC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Elaine 540-972-8129
Book Club
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
Alice 540-972-4782
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 540-972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
TBA
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
CH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 540-972-2737
Eclectic Book Club
Call for location
7:30 PM
Last TH
Geraldine 540-388-2449
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7PM
4th TU
JoAnn 540-412-1666
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 540-972-0395
CC
9:30-11:30 AM
W, F
Sharon 540-848-8510
Investment Club Knitting & Crocheting
$
Knowledge Club
CC
10-11 AM
3rd TU
Alayna 540-370-0000
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
LOW Fliers R/C Club
CC
5-8 PM
3rd F
Terry 412-760-4593
LOW Lioness Club
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 540-4129952
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
12:30-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Jessica 703-297-6784
Open Mic Night
Fareways
5:30-8:30 PM
TU
Fareways 540-972-2216
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Marilyn 540-972-0392
Photography Group
FC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Professional Women’s Networking
CC
7 PM
4th TH
Jennifer@jenniferbeavers.com
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Connie 540-972-0083
Susannah Chandler DAR
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Robbie Rokosz 540-972-4512
TOPS weigh in/meeting $
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
TBD
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 540-972-0153
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC
6:30 PM
1st/3rd TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Shop
Compactor Bldg.
9 AM
2nd SA
Hal 540-972-9803
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Hal 540-972-9803
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Childhelp Activities
by Laura Fitch, Childhelp Auxiliary
Photo by Laura Fitch
Children make ice cream selections while auxiliary member reading buddy Pat Almany looks on. Approximately 60 children responded to the not-to-be-missed, calliope-like music and enjoyed cool refreshment under the Alice Tyler Village shade trees.
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Thanks to the generosity of our community, the ice cream truck will be back, August 22 from 3 to 4:30 PM. On Saturday, August 11, our annual Village Luau will be held from 1 to 3 PM. Volunteers will gather for setup at 11:30 AM. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll set up indoor games. We can use more help with the Pool, Jell-O Toss, and Water Slide, as well as volunteers to decorate. If you want to help out, but haven’t signed up yet, please contact Karen Woods at kandkwoods@comcast.net, 540-972-4807. Lunch for volunteers will be provided after setup. Wade Hardman, Childhelp’s Director of Community Services, was pleased to report that the Harry’s Ale House dinner event raised $500 for Alice C. Tyler Village. Thanks to Harry’s who donated a percentage of patrons’ tabs to the Village. Keep this in mind for the future - easy participation, great food, and for a great cause. Our next birthday backpack gift wrapping will be Tuesday, September 11, at Judy Swartout’s home. If you want to help, please contact Judy, vatarheel@aol.com or 540-972-5566. Other events coming up include a September Bike Rodeo. The bike event is an obstacle course, which includes cones to circumvent as well as “water hazards” for the young bikers. Area police present safety tips on biking and give a demonstration of their motorcycles. The following month, Virginia Wildlife will be on hand again for the children’s delight. And mark your calendars for our annual Village Halloween party, scheduled for Saturday October 27. Our annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance and Silent Auction is fast approaching. October 20 is the date. If you haven’t made arrangements yet, but want to, you may still contact Gayle Buresh at 540 972 2637 or geburesh@comcast.net.
To learn more about Childhelp, or the Village, check out the website at childhelp.org or contact our, membership chair, Jill Humphries at 540972 1179 or janjinla@aol.com. Join us at our monthly meeting, the first Wednesday of each month, at 10 AM at Lake of the Woods Church. Come early for coffee and conversation.
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AARP Hot Topics: Fraud, Identity Theft, Safety, Social Security
LOW Lioness Club Awards Scholarships
by Linda Shnayer, Lioness President
Yes, those are universal concerns, and they can be major problems for seniors. On Monday, August 20, Locust Grove AARP 5239 welcomes GenÊa Luck, Associate State Director of Multicultural Outreach for the Virginia AARP State Office as speaker. She will share the latest information on the following topics: Modify Your Home for Comfort and Safety; Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft; and Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits. These are all of vital importance to seniors. Luck delivers community-based workshops for the Age-50-and-over populations across the Commonwealth. She is charged with developing stronger u c k community-based engagements to provide insight to all the G en Ê a L unique offerings of the AARP. AARP’s 2018 national legislative goals are focused on protecting and strengthening Medicare and other health care benefits, supporting family caregivers, maximizing the independence of older adults, helping people who are 50 and older to lead healthier lives, securing Social Security long-term solvency and adequacy, improving retirement income security, and ensuring that individuals of all ages have the financial resilience to take control of their retirement. This is a meeting not to be missed, where information that can be hard to find will be presented. Join AARP at 9:30 AM for morning snacks and fellowship. The meeting begins at 10. For further information contact Larry Eiben at 540-972-1847.
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The Lake of the Woods Lioness Lions Club awarded scholarships to two Orange County High School students. At our July 12 meeting, Jan Lemieux presented the $1,500 LOW Lioness Bridge Scholarship to Rachael LaDouceur. Rachael addressed the membership to express her appreciation and tell us about her plans for the future. The Bridge Scholarship is generated by funds paid to Lioness Jan Lemieux for bridge lessons. The $1,000 LOW Lioness Scholarship was awarded to Dianne Cortes who, due to scheduling conflicts, was unable to attend our meeting. Funds for this scholarship come from various fund raising activities of the club. Both of these young women are well deserving, as evidenced by their academic and community service accomplishments. We are very proud of both recipients and wish both of them the best of success at George Mason University in Fairfax. Scholarship applications are solicited by the Lake Youth Foundation from our local high schools in early spring. Lioness representatives sit in on interviews, review applications and choose recipients from those applicants. Lake of the Woods graduating seniors for next year should check with their guidance counselors to obtain 2019 applications. Should you be a woman looking for a way to use your talents and skills to make a local impact and change lives, contact the Lioness Lions Club at lowlioness.org.
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Congressman Brat Featured August Speaker
Tickets on Sale Now: LOW’s Wine Tasting
by Mary-Jane Atwater, Art of Wine Planning Committee
On Saturday, August 25, the Susan Allen Republican Women’s Club will host Congressman Dave Brat in the Community Center. Social time will begin at 9:30 AM with light refreshments. We will open the meeting at 10 and introduce the Congressman. He will give us a rundown of his work this past year and will tell us why he is running for re-election this fall. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors. Be sure to Co call Brenda Rogers at 540-972-8117 or email ng re s drogers73@msn.com to reserve a seat. sm Brat believes that the United States was founded on an D av e Br a three pillars, which together made this the greatest nation on t the face of the earth: the Judeo-Christian tradition, the rule of law and the free market system. He is honored and humbled to fight for these values and serve the people of Central Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, which stretches from Culpepper in the north to Nottoway County in the south. He has a B.A. in Business Administration from Hope College, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the American University. Early in his career, he worked in the private sector for the accounting firm Arthur Andersen in Detroit and Chicago, and then at the World Bank assisting developing world economies. Over 20 years ago he accepted a job at Randolph Macon College, teaching economics, and his family made Virginia home. He later became chairman of the economics and business department and also chaired the ethics minor program at the college. He served two Virginia governors on Economic Advisory Boards. He served as an Advisor to State Senator Walter Stosch, and served as President of the Virginia Association of Economists. Brat is a member of the House Budget Committee, Education and the Workforce Committee, and the Small Business Committee. He is chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access. The family resides in Henrico County. Brat and his wife, Laura, have two children, Jonathan and Sophia who attend Virginia public schools.
The secret is out: LOW residents love wine! On Sunday, September 23, LOWLINC invites you to come sample local wines at the The Art of Wine. LOW’s Second Annual Wine Tasting will be held at the Lions Pavilion at Sweetbriar Park from noon to 4 PM. Make it a leisurely afternoon, and pair your favorite wine with delicious fare purchased from one of the two food trucks, or enjoy a cheese plate we’ll offer for sale. Plus, you won’t want to miss the LOW Visual Arts Council Art Sale next door in the Community Center. Wine-tasting tickets ($15) are on sale now for this LOWLINC fundraiser. Just go to lowlinc.org and follow the instructions to register and purchase your ticket online. The first 500 ticket holders will receive a complimentary wine glass to use in tasting. Your ticket entitles you to free tasting with the seven participating wineries. You also can purchase a glass or bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy with your food, or a case to take home. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $20 (cash only), so save money and time at the event entrance by buying your ticket now. We welcome the following wineries: Castle Gruen Vineyards and Winery, Gray Ghost Vineyards, Hammerstone Cellars, Horton Vineyards, Mountain Run Winery, Old House Vineyards and Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery. Our two food trucks are the Ultimate Food Operation (UFO Food Truck) and Talk of the Mountain. You must show a photo ID with proof that you are 21 or older in order to participate in tasting. We will have a separate entrance with no entry fee for those who wish to come for food only, but not participate in wine tasting. Wine tasting is open only to LOW residents and their invited guests and will be held rain or shine. For questions, please email lowlincwine@gmail.com.
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by Bill Halpin, Gen. Thomas F. Meagher Division, Ancient Order of Hibernians
After a two year hiatus, the Halfway to o Saint Patrick Day Celebration returns to the Lake ake of the Woods Clubhouse on September 15, from m 6 to 10:30 PM. Come join the fun; organize a table for or eight! It’ll be a sit-down dinner with a choice ice of two menu selections: Salmon or Corned ed Beef. There’ll be door prizes; live music by Fredericksburg’s premier Celtic band, DragonFyre; Irish Dance performances by the Muggivan School of Irish Dance, and Céili dance lessons. Each guest will receive a commemorative Irish Coffee glass. There will be a 50/50 raffle and numerous door prizes provided by our patrons, including It’s About Thyme, the Piedmont Steakhouse, the Old House Vineyard, and others! Come and enjoy this traditional midyear celebration of Irish dance, music, and entertainment! Anyone who attended these halfway celebrations in the past will tell you what a great time everyone enjoyed! Tickets are $35 per person. To reserve your tickets, call Bill Halpin, 540-972-5903. Sponsored by General Thomas F. Meagher Division; AOH is a 501c(8). Net proceeds will be donated to local charities.
When you read this, the President’s Cup should be heading into the third and final round on Tuesday, if the weather cooperates. Good luck to all participants. The deadline to sign up for the Member/Member Tournament is August 20. There will be a social on Monday, August 27 from 4 to 6 PM at the Woods Center. The tournament will take place on Tuesday, August 28. If you haven’t picked your partner yet, now is the time. The cost is $20, plus any applicable green fees. The format will be Ryder Cup. All LGA members are invited to the social. If you are not participating in the tournament, there is a $5 charge for the social. Lori Barnes and Phyllis Sakole are chairing this tournament, and there is a sign up sheet and details posted in the ladies lounge in the Woods Center. Be sure to save the date, Tuesday, September 18, for the St. Jude’s Benefit Golf Tournament. Come on out, have some fun, and help the children! Look for more details to follow. Golfers and non-golfers who are music lovers have another fun opportunity to support St. Jude’s. Visit Fareways Café on any Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Chris Forzano and Mark Tarallo will be performing and donating all of their tips to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Their charitable journey will continue with a special Music on the Point” concert on Friday, August 17, from 7 to 9 PM, with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s. There will be fun, music, gifts, and a lot of LOW support for Finding Cures and Saving Children. Remember, summer rules are now in effect. Exceptions are holes #5, #6, and #14 where the golfer can lift, clean, and place the ball in the fairway within one club length, not nearer the hole. Tuesday start time is 8 AM. Check in by 7:30.
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Human Services Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon., 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Meeting every Wed. and Fri., 7 PM at 32345 Constitution Hwy. Suite O. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group: Third Wed., 10 AM, Room 210. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group: Meets third Tues., 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr. Free. Support offered for care partners and those diagnosed. Call to confirm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 540-825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@rrcsb.org. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. Diabetes support group starting in Culpeper at Wellspring Health Services. Call for info: 540-825-4557; 541 Sunset Lane, suite 301. Find us on facebook @ wellspring health services. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H). Offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, ask for Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. For info. or to join, call 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org.
LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call toll free: 888-508-9274 to verify the monthly schedule and to check for special opening dates and times. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Stan, 540-412-9854. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, please contact Dave at 540-972-2125, Susan at 540-972-2772 or Mark at 540-412-6694. If contact points are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Sept. 25. Change of Location to the Community Center! You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www. redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walkins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Christy, 540-412-2470. Saint Seton’s Orphaned Animals is a non-profit, animal welfare charity providing assistance to low income families for spay/ neuter and preventative care for dogs and cats. Call Jeanette, 540809-2625. Website: http://www. saintseton.com. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 540-9720726, or Ed 724-523-5255. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-A-Van will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon. through Fri. with minimum of 48 hours notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 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, 540-9721629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com.
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Kids Backpack Campaign. The Orange Downtown Alliance needs your help in filling backpacks for Orange County children K-12th grade. School starts August 15. Partial list of items needed: Colored Markers, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Kids Scissors, Large Glue Sticks, Loose Leaf Paper, Marbled Composition Notebooks, One Inch Binders. Additional items needed are listed at www.theoda.org and www.ocss-va. org. Monetary donations can be made out to: ODA and mailed to P.O. Box 283, Orange, VA 22960. Drop Off Location ODA 130 W. Main St., Suite 200 Orange, VA 22960. For more information contact director@theoda. org or 540-672-2540. Good Time Cruisers Free Car Show. Every second Saturday each month; 5 PM until sundown at Locust Grove Town Center, Routes 20 and 611. Family Friendly, Cars, Food, and Fun. Proceeds go to local charities. www.goodtime-cruisers.webs.com. LOW Directory. The 2018 directory is available! Cost is $10 at Member Services in the lower level Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com; or 540-972-3306. Cause 4 Paws. We are in the need of volunteer foster homes, monetary donations and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-9724960 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Ferris Bldg. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540-4129854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9-12, or
call Lion Mark at 412-9994, Lion Susan at 972-2772, or Lion Dave at 972-2125 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member need a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you! O.C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to do dog adoptions at PetSmart on weekends and/or transport cats during the week to PetSmart stores. Donations are tax-deductible, we are a 50l(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations can be mailed to OCHS, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: 540-672-0069. orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org. Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Cindy at 540-972-1187. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity, donations are tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon.
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Aug. 18, The Lignum Ruritan Club on Gibson Lane, Lignum - Shrimp Dinner (spicy & plain) Saturday, August 18 from 5-7 PM. Adults, $20 (all you can eat); Children ages 6-12, $10; 5 and under free. Further info call 540-825-4599, 540-399-1363, or 540-825-2157. Aug. 20, Job Fair from 12:30-3 PM, at Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Looking for part-time, full-time or long-term careers? Fourteen employers are confirmed with more on the way. Some of the employers attending are Hampton Inn; Plow & Hearth, Zamma; At Home Care Staffing; William A. Hazel, Inc.; Dept. of Corrections; Toll Brother, Inc.; Childhelp and EC. Sponsored by PRACEP, Goodwill, Virginia Career Works, Piedmont Workforce Network, VA Employment Commission and DARS. For more information call 540-847-9238, marty.baldwin@fredgoodwill.org. LOW Art Show, Sept. 22 & 23. Entry forms available at the Holcomb Building and the Community Center. Look for yellow form. Deadline to enter September 15. Questions? Jan Moore 540-972-9355 or Sallie Wallace 540-972-0412. Free Beginner’s Introductory Square Dance Sessions: The LOW Square Dance Club is holding Free Beginners’ Modern Western Square Dance Sessions on Fridays, August 10 & 31 at 7:30 PM, at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Drop in for one or all sessions to learn a few easy steps. No dancing skills required, no special clothes – just a desire to have fun and make new friends. All are welcome. RSVP: Text (or call) 571-328-9247 or email lowsquaredanceclub@gmail.com. Sept. 1, 26th Annual Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival, in Madison. 9 AM-4 PM. Free admission and free shuttles and parking available at the Madison County High School. Get your “Taste” of Arts, Crafts, History, Magic, Music, Beer and Wine Tent ($15 to enter tent for tasting, then can purchase by the glass), History and food. The Virginia Tourism Corporation’s LOVEwork will also be in front of the main stage on the Library Lawn again this year for that perfect photo op! For more information: http://www.madisonva. com/ or call The Madison Chamber of Commerce at 540-948-4455. Story Time Tuesdays at Wilderness Library: 10:15 AM Toddler Time, children ages 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver. 11 AM Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver. All programs are drop-in, individual registration is not required. Info: 540-854-5310. AARP Chapter 5239: Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Baseball Game, Sept. 22, National Park, Washington D.C. Depart 1:15 PM for 4:05 PM game, $75 pp. Info: John 540-972-4883, Dave 571-334-4913, or Nick 540972-0350.
AARP Chapter 5239 sponsored Trips. Shenandoah National Park Fall Foliage Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Oct. 17, includes lunch, park admission, and stop at winery, $85. White House Holiday Tour, Dates requested: Dec. 14, 18, 20. Includes U.S. Capitol/U.S. Botanic Garden, $56. Contact Barbara, 540972-4651 or wisecruiser@hotmail.com. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at Wells Fargo Bank, Wilderness Pharmacy, LOW Hair Studio, and LOW Security.
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I left my wallet and watch in one of our golf carts on Wednesday, July 18. After looking through the carts that evening, riding the cart path and walking much of the course looking for the wallet, my wife and I were greatly relieved by a phone call from the Pro Shop on Thursday morning. Someone had found the wallet (and watch) and turned them in. Thank you whoever you are! You are a great example of the kindness and honesty of our wonderful community. Pete Brown Terrific Friday night on the clubhouse deck. Shuttle from parking lot a nice service. Table for two on the newly expanded deck. Beautiful view and weather. Prompt service for the evening by Lauren. Our dinner selections were delicious and served in a timely, no rush manner. The added pleasure of the music by Chris and Mark was a giant plus to the night. We enjoyed the music so much we stayed for an after dinner drink made by Ciara (spelling?) the super bartender. All those folks, chef too, made the evening a wonderful dining experience. Jim Gonzalez Our esteemed President has omitted a tiny, little detail in her letter in Lake Currents (7/27/18). She has claimed that it is a rumor that the new pool is 3 1/2 feet deep. What she has not told the community is that all but the last 15 feet in length is 3 1/2 feet deep. The remaining 15 feet in length is 5 and 6 feet deep. The blueprint that was printed in the Lake Currents neglected to indicate where the deeper part begins. If you look at the little triangles and circles across the width on the right side of the pool, those are the backstroke flags and is where the deep part is. The pool is 82 feet long. Only about 18% of the length is over 3 1/2 feet. The community deserves to know all of the facts, not just the pre-selected ones. Marj Lohmann GM Note: Thanks to Marj for bringing this concern to LOWA’s attention. We immediately double checked with the pool design engineer to make sure the water aerobics requirement was incorporated. The lap area of this pool was programmatically set up for leisure lap swimming, lessons, and aquatic exercise classes. View the design with the engineer’s pool depth comments at LOWA.org/CapitalProjects. I am continually amazed and disturbed by the numbers of people who frequently walk on the wrong side of our streets and roads. There have been constant reminders, on channel 18 and elsewhere, to walk “facing traffic�, but the problem continues. Coming back from the fireworks recently was particularly disturbing, as entire families were walking with their back to the traffic. Everyone knows that our streets are narrow and not well lit, so safety compels walkers to face oncoming traffic. Please be careful! Bill Wemmerus Let me begin by saying that, as always, LOWA put on a GREAT fireworks display this year. I think it is as good as, if not better than, the one at the
National Mall. My wife and I strongly urge LOWA to keep the firework display on Saturday evenings. The switch to Fridays that Mr. Rodenberg suggested would reduce the number of families able to view this spectacular display, while creating a traffic jam for people returning from work on Friday evening, without solving the underlying entry backup problem. Many weekenders and many relatives visiting resident families will not be able to get to LOW for a Friday display, thereby reducing the number of people able to enjoy it. The solution to the backup problem should not be to sacrifice the joy of families getting together to view the fireworks. Whatever happened to the plan to create a second entry gate off of Route 3? Isn’t that the best solution to this entry-backup problem? Thank you. Martin L. Grossman
Five letters were submitted to Viewpoints, and all have been printed. Lake Currents prints all Viewpoints submitted that meet Viewpoints Guidelines. The comments and opinions offered by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association. Letters for publication should be limited to 175 words or less, be submitted by a member in good standing with the association, and emailed to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org. Letters are published as submitted and not subject to editing, except where required to conform to Board approved guidelines. Letters must include writer’s name, lot and section number.
Getting Ready to Say Hello Dolly by Marilyn Davis, Manager, LOW Players
Have you heard the glorious singing in the Community Center lately? It’s our Hello Dolly cast practicing for the big show. The dancers have started dancing, the costumes are being sewn and the set is getting built. It’s going to be quite a stunning production. You will see familiar faces in our cast, as well as some new ones. Did you see our float in the July 4th parade? That lovely young lady who sang so beautifully will be playing Irene Malloy, the milliner who no longer believes in love until Dolly Levi comes along. You can’t find happier music than this musical, based on the Thornton Wilder play The Matchmaker. With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, Hello Dolly is an all-time favorite American musical. We are getting such great feedback from you that we have added another performance. The dates are October 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 at 7 PM; and October 14 and 21 at 2 PM. Tickets will go on sale around the first week of September. We will announce the exact date soon, so stay tuned. The Players have a few more events coming up like a possible fundraiser and a Christmas play at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford. Keep watching for the latest news.
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WFOL to Host Local Author Gary Close
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Tennis Pro Brian Ratzlaff (center) provides instruction to Sara Turney (left) and Isabella Cianci (right). Children ages 5 to 13 enjoyed the free Youth Tennis Clinics July 30 through August 3 at Hollyfield Tennis Courts. The clinics were led by Tennis Pro Brian Ratzlaff, certified PTR Professional. A special thanks to the following sponsors for their support: Design Craft Homes; LOW True Value Hardware; JZ Signs; LOW Tennis Club; and Brian Ratzlaff.
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Wilderness Friends of the Library will host local author Gary Close at the Wilderness Branch Library at 2 PM on August 17 to discuss his novel Breakout. As a recent column in the Free Lance Star noted: “We love authors at the Library. Without them, the people who are willing to dedicate their time to bringing stories to the world, we could have fewer opportunities to travel the world from the comfort of our homes, live in another time period or view life through someone else’s experiences.� (FLS, 7/24/18, G ar Christie Hoerneman). y C lo se Close’s novel has a familiar setting, but with a twist; it is a science fiction thriller set in Culpeper! The author has woven a tale of UFO’s, and government cover ups, interwoven with the legal system and the press. Gary has an extensive jobs resume, including news reporter and later editor for the Culpeper Star-Exponent and Culpeper Commonwealth Attorney. Those experiences are reflected in Breakout, and the result is a frighteningly authentic work. Gary is a new resident of Lake of the Woods, and has taken up sailing with our sailing club.
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Using Your Voice to Capture Your Audience
by Alayna Stiffler, LOW Knowledge Club
by Alayna Stiffler, Wilderness Toastmasters
Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that you are ready for the second stage of your life. It was not planned; you expected to continue on as you did the day before, but bam, your life was changed in an instant. Are you ready to embrace change and transition, or would your emotions spiral into a panic? A typical life conversation does not consist of “by the way I am not going to be here tomorrow because I’m going to have an accident on the way home and I plan on staying in the hospital for a few weeks because I will be hurt or I may even die.” Our minds were not designed to be having that type of conversation and if your family is anything like mine, when someone leaves, we say, “be careful, drive safely, have a good time, see you tomorrow or I love you. “ One of the many reasons for The Knowledge Club is help you make informed decisions before it is too late. There are many resources that saturate the internet, but there are many not qualified to give correct answers. Often the advice is based on personal experience, which can be disastrous if it is not the right answer for you. In fact, many resort to a Facebook-sponsored fundraiser, because of being unexpected or unprepared. Our goal is to educate you with the free resources that are available before something happens or before the wrong decisions are made. The Knowledge Club meets monthly at 10 AM on the third Tuesday of the month at the Community Center. Our next event will be on August 21. We will be talking about retirement and health care with our guest speaker. For more information, email LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com.
People label. The first word that is uttered is usually an indicator of whether a speaker will grab your attention or tune you out. By the end of the second sentence, you have been captured or released. Recently, I watched a video of a 13-year-old girl who demonstrated shyness and intimidation. As she was being interviewed, she shuffled her feet, held her head low, spoke softly and you could see how uncomfortable she was. Once the music started, though, she captured her audience and drew them in, leading to a standing ovation. Her weak voice became a powerhouse and she knew her super strength. The people who interviewed and intimidated her were the ones who would be judging her, but she didn’t let fear stop her. Her performance was mesmerizing and, honestly, I wonder if her interview was a pre-meditated ploy to shock her judges. Either way, she did exactly what she intended to do. Capture her audience with her voice. In Toastmasters, there is no judgment; no criticism. There is compassion and also suggestions to help you improve and become the speaker or presenter that you desire to be. There is no homework and the pace is at your speed because it is all about you. Where else can you go to have undivided attention focused on helping you? No matter what age you are, there is never a day that you should not take advantage of learning. Wilderness Toastmasters meets at 6:30 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Community Center. Our club is focused on becoming a Charter Club in this area and we are actively seeking members ages 18 to 125. To learn more about Toastmasters and our sister club, please email WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com.
Living History at Fredericksburg Battlefield National Park Service Press Release
The smells of campfire and gun smoke will once again fill the air on Marye’s Heights at the Fredericksburg battlefield on Labor Day weekend. Union soldier reenactors will be on hand to show the weapons, uniforms, and equipment carried 155 years ago. Watch as troops march in formation and hear about the fighting techniques used during the Civil War. Visit the camps to learn how the troops lived in the field. The battle-damaged Innis House will be open with civilian living historians relating their experiences. Weekend events include: Explore the soldier encampment & Innis House Saturday, September 1 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, September 2 9 AM to 3 PM Musket firing demonstrations Saturday at 11 AM, 2 and 4 PM, and Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM Interactive Campfire Program Saturday at 7:30 PM: A Sense of History examines the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of battle. Parking is available at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard. All programs are family friendly, free of charge, and open to the public. For additional information, call 540 693-3200, or check www.nps.gov/frsp.
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July 23, 2018, 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER President Cumming called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. in the Community Center for the purpose of discussing Overarching Goals and Strategies. Meeting Notice and Quorum Secretary Zukowski confirmed the presence of a quorum and that proper notice was made to all members of record.
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July 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. President Cumming announced the time of recess has expired. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 8:58 a.m. for the purpose of discussing and considering a contract. Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session. OPEN SESSION Motion passed unanimously to enter into Open Session and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a contract. 1. Consideration of Awarding a Contract to P. J. Williams Co., Inc. for Interior Work on the Maintenance Building. (D-18-80) Motion by Wilks to award the Maintenance building interior buildout contract, including concrete work, to P. J. Williams Company, Inc. of Madison, VA in the amount of $97,446. Motion by Clawson to amend the motion to read “not to exceed $97,446”. Vote: Yea: Hoh and Clawson. Nay: Cumming, Wilks, Zukowski and Sheridan. Motion failed 2 to 4. Vote on the original motion passed 4 to 2. Yea: Cumming Wilks, Zukowski and Sheridan. Nay: Hoh and Clawson 2. Discussion of Overarching Goals Continuance…. The Board entered into a discussion of strategies for Goals 5 through 8; namely, Communication, Administration, Strategic/Financial Planning, and County Planning/ Development. A recess was called at 9:55 a.m. and the Board reconvened at 10:05 a.m.
Deadline for submissions to the August 24 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 13.
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3. Consideration of Adopting the Revised Overarching Goals and Strategies. (D-18-81) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt the Overarching Goals and Strategies as modified during retreat. The Board agreed by consensus to send the newly-adopted Overarching Goals and Strategies to the Committees and then publish in the Lake Currents to request member comments on priorities and to assist the next Board in developing annual objectives.
Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 7 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 27.
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Lake Currents August 10, 2018
The Junior Sailing Program of Lake of the Woods Sailing Club held two Sailing Camp sessions this summer, offering training to young resident sailors as well as visiting grandchildren of LOWA members. The first beginner’s session, June 25 through 29, exposed inexperienced sailors to parts of the boat, rigging, boat safety, seamanship, boat handling and teamwork. The young sailors demonstrated their newly acquired skills in Optimist Pram, Sunfish, Laser and Zuma sailboats. In addition to basic sailing maneuvers like tacking and gybing, the campers were taught safety-related skills such as the safety position and getting out of irons, a condition that exists when attempting to sail too close to the wind results in loss of boat speed and steering control. The advanced session, July 2 through 6, allowed more experienced young sailors the opportunity to practice more advanced boat handling maneuvers and perfect their sailing technique. In more than a dozen years operating the sailing camps, the Junior Sailing Program has trained several hundred young campers in the sport of sailing. On August 25, the Sailing Club will hold its annual distance race, the Round Turtle Island Challenge, down the length of the main lake, around Turtle Island, and returning to finish. All Lake of the Woods sailors are welcome to compete. For more details, or to register for the race, contact Dan McFarland, 540-846-0730 or danmcfarland1@comcast.net.
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OPEN SESSION The Board entered into a discussion to review the vision, mission and values statements and discuss the use of Overarching Goals in setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely) goals and strategies. This exercise was then applied to further discussion of Goals 1 thru 4; namely, Environment, Infrastructure, Amenities and Security. By consensus, the Board discussed and revised Goals 1 through 4. Member Comments: A member was concerned that the roadway ditches are eroded more than usual due to the recent storms. Recess: The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. to reconvene on July 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
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The Selven Powell Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the LOW Lions Club, will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at the LOWA Golf Course. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 1 PM and a Putting Contest that begins at 11 AM. The cost for the tournament is $65 per player. This fee includes green and cart fees and dinner after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to teams finishing in first, second, and third place, and for closest to the pin and closest to the line for both men and women. Put your foursome together or sign up individually. Sign up using the registration form on the Lions website: lowlions.org, at the Pro Shop, or the Velona Building on Saturdays, or call Lion Dick at 540-412-6062. Play golf with your friends, win prizes, and support your community. This annual Lions event supports grants and scholarships to local educational programs. This year the LOW Lions awarded grants to Orange County teachers as well as scholarships to Orange County High School seniors and Germanna Community College students. Help us continue to support our Orange teachers’ efforts to enrich their educational programs and to help the college students’ tuition needs. If you don’t play golf, please ask your family, friends, and neighbors to support this Lions Fundraiser.
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At a recent meeting, the Supervisors passed a resolution supporting disaster relief for Orange County farmers. Two separate major rain events in May and June caused major flooding on agricultural land. The Rapidan River achieved flood-stage water flow in less than 24 hours from the rain onset, with surges of 23 feet above normal levels. The local Virginia Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with USDA offices, reported major damage on 2,000 acres of soybean, corn, wheat and barley crops and 20,000 acres of mixed forages. An economic loss of approximately $5 million was sustained by Orange County agriculture. Additionally, cropland erosion, debris deposits, fencing losses and stream bank degradation resulted in another estimated $70 thousand in losses. The resolution requests the Governor of Virginia designate Orange County an agricultural disaster area to submit to the President for consideration of a Presidential Declaration to get federal financial support for the farmers. The Germanna Foundation is preparing a Time Capsule to be opened in July 2068. The Foundation has invited various organizations that have a connection to the Foundation to provide letters or proclamations that will be placed in the stainless steel cylinder. Orange County has such a connection and the Supervisors have approved a resolution for inclusion in the Time Capsule. Since the 50 year timing is similar to the time frame for the Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan, the opening of the Time Capsule will provide the opportunity to see how the actual conditions in 2068 compare to the Plan adopted in July 2015. Orange County has 902 miles of Virginia Department of Transportation roads, 189 miles of which are primary roads and 713 miles are secondary roads. It might be of interest to know that the speed limit on all roads in Virginia is 55 miles per hour, unless otherwise marked. Much of Orange County is unmarked and therefore has the 55 miles per hour limit. If a citizen requests a lower speed on some section of VDOT road, the Supervisors will examine the situation and, if considered appropriate, will request that VDOT conduct a speed study. VDOT has conducted six traffic studies at the request of the Supervisors this year. Four of these were speed studies, two of which resulted in reduced speeds, another included speed warning signs and the remaining study recommended no change. Our local resident engineer from VDOT does a good job of keeping the county informed on issues of interest and assisting in getting road improvements, consistent with available VDOT funding. There are currently six road projects throughout the county that are under construction or about to start; the closest to LOW is the intersection of Routes 3 and 20. In 2018 about 80 miles of roads in the county will undergo some form of resurfacing at a cost of about $3.7 million. Additional projects include pavement marking, culvert replacement, guardrail repairs and maintenance to bridges. A bridge replacement was recently completed on Route 630 over Pamunkey Creek. In addition to these ongoing efforts, with the resident engineer’s help, the county has submitted five projects for a VDOT road improvement program including three projects for Route 20 intersections. 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.
On September 7, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirees of the VA Battlefields Chapter welcomes fellow retiree and LOW resident, DJ Mallmann to speak on his book Shibboleth. Mallmann is a retired Navy Senior Chief and retired CIA senior analyst. He spent decades authoring intelligence reports for senior policy makers and briefing key decision-makers on developing issues in the Middle East and North Africa. Shibboleth is about an NSA intercept threatening the President that could have multiple meanings, leading law enforcement and intelligence agencies on different paths. Is the threat exclusively against the sitting President or does it reach to all the former Presidents? Or is it something else? Drones, mines, homegrown terrorists and false flag operations confuse the situation. This book grabs you at the beginning and doesn’t let you go until the very end. Lunch will be served at the Clubhouse with a choice of VA baked ham or tilapia for $23 per meal. Your meal will also include salad, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with red peppers and almonds, tea/coffee, and dessert. Open bar will begin at 11 AM, with lunch at noon, followed by Mallmann’s talk. If you are interested in attending our luncheon meeting, please send in your check with your meal selection to Bruce Bixby, 310 Liberty Blvd, Locust Grove, VA 22508, BEFORE September 1. Please make your check out to CVBC. If you have any questions, please contact either Steve Logan at 540972 1714 or Debbie Christie at 540-972-7281.
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On Aug 24 at 10:30 AM in the Clubhouse Grand Ballroom, Civil War Study Group founding member Joe Rokus will present a talk on Union Sgt. Jerome Peirce. Peirce was in the 36th Massachusetts, which saw action in the Western Theater (Vicksburg and other battles) before coming East to be included in Burnside’s 9th Corps. He was killed at Spotsylvania Courthouse. His remains were eventually reinterred at Fredericksburg National Cemetery, where for many years an annual delivery of flowers to his Fragment from last letter Sgt. grave was a mystery. Joe tells the Jerome Peirce wrote his wife story of this tradition and adds some prior to his death at the Battle of detail of Sgt. Peirce’s life, gleaned Spotsylvania Courthouse. from his recent study of over 200 Pierce letters loaned to the National Park Service by a Peirce descendant. Everyone with an interest in Civil War history or historic preservation is invited to attend our presentations. For more information about the program or the Civil War Study Group, contact Charles Brewer 540-645-2705 or go to civilwarstudygroup.org.
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Services 1 CALL ABOVE All Johnny B Quick Services. Driveway Sealing, Mulching, Tree removal, Painting inside and out, A/C Repair and Maintenance, Junk Removal and more. Call our team at 540-903-5473. 1 CALL TAKES Care of It All Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. A&T ENTERPRISES - Household repairs and upgrades. Install Toilets, Water Heaters. No job too small. LOW resident 6 years. References available. Terry 412-760-4593. A/C & HEATING Ask Logan for Repairs and Maintenance check ups at 540-903-5473. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL TYPES of Alterations. Lillian 540-412-5741. ALL-IN-ONE LANDSCAPE Maintenance - Complete Lawn and Landscape Services. Call Dave 540842-3786. ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, and Junk Removal. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Class A Licensed/Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafficking. See all our classifieds. AskLukeZello.com, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT PAVING, Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BABYSITTER AVAILABLE anytime until August 27th and after that only on weekends. LOW Resident, Red Cross Certified. Please call 703-930-3069. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls.
Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat slips, Ground level decks, Walkways, Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. Licensed and Insured, including Workman Compensation for all employees. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else. LOWA has contracted our services for the past 15-plus years. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build many beautiful docks each year. We do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, and the new LOW Kayak Dock. We recently installed over 1000 ft., of new bulkhead work at Meadow Farms Golf Course. Let us show you why we stay so busy. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Our price, materials, and quality is unmatched. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - Move-in, Move-out or regular cleanings. Call Barbara 540-423-9304. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com. COMPLETE LAWN Care - Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. 540-308-8072, Stanley Lawn Care, Travis Stanley. COMPUTER REPAIR (Tech Sense) - Inclusive technology support: virus removal, data recovery, smartphone and tablet, networking, backups and more. 540-656-7571. www.TechSense.tk. Email: Support@TechSense.tk. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. CUSTOM SHARPENING 540308-9895. www.fastsharp.com. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999.
DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540207-0979. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY PAVING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY SEALING, we use environmentally friendly Sealmaster to keep our lake safe. Call Johnny B. Quick and save money at 540903-5369. ELECTRICAL ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ENGRAVED YARD Signs/Posts with name address, any size/color. Farm Tables made to order - metal or wood. 540-222-4182 or 540-336-7350; website: JimniLaserengraving.com. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. HANDYMAN PLUS - 30 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. 2-stage pressure washing, Quality painting and staining, Decks and repairs, Screen porches and sunrooms, storage sheds, siding repairs, Doors and locks, gutter guards and cleaning, lighting and plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters, drywall repairs, and more! Call Erich, 972-2664. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – Raymond’s Handyman & Remodeling. No job too big or too small. Licensed, experienced builder/contractor. Everything from your “honey-do” list to major remodeling. Ask me to give you the names of my many happy customers. Reasonable prices. Call 540-604-1343. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369.
JUST THINKING About SELLING your house and don’t know how to start or who to call? I can offer free guidance and a free written estimate of value. LOW Realtor since 1991 Call Vassa Olson at 540-840-9444 or Vassaatthelake@gmail.com, C-21 Redwood LOW. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING MULCH, double-shredded hardwood. Delivered on dump truck, 17 cu. yds. or 10 cu. yd. size loads. 540825-1472. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, Call Johnny B. Quick at 540-903-5473, and talk to Logan, Leaf Removal Specialist. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MAID In AMERICA House Cleaning and Other Odd Jobs. 30 years experience, References available, Free estimates. Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy. 540-7188025. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING SERVICE. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. MULCHING 4 The BEST Price, Ask Logan at Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5473. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. PEST CONTROL- Call (833) 700-PEST (7378) or WWW. USAPESTCONTROL.NET. Local/ Veteran Owned & Operated. Affordable Residential & Commercial Service; Special Rates for Seniors, Military, and LOW Residents. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Do you have mold on your siding, rotten wood, that’s a HOA violation. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates. Licensed/Insured. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
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The Lake of the Woods CHURCH CHILD Care Center & Preschool Seeking Preschool Teacher for this upcoming school year. Must have at least two years’ experience working with preschool age children and a background in Early Childhood Education. Approximately 20-25 hours per week, this is a year-round position. For more information, please contact Belinda or Tracy at 972-2349.
Clubhouse. Part-Time Servers/Banquet Servers. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be over 18 years of age, personable with good communication skills and basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures. Ability to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds essential. Community Center. Part-Time Community Operations Specialist. The successful qualified candidate will provide for the transport, set up, operation and breakdown of audio and visual equipment for meetings, outdoor special events and other functions as required. Duties also include: maintaining calendar and requirements of events, setting up rooms for Board, committee and group meetings and special events, assisting with building security and department administrative duties. HS diploma or GED required with trade or technical school diploma preferred and 2 years’ experience in audio/event coordination field. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
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Fareways. Part-Time Bartender. Successful applicant will mix and serve beverages at the Sports Bar and Grill. Applicants must be 21 years old, willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Job requires superb customer service skills. One-two years’ experience required.
NURSE AIDE COURSE. $895 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: September 11, 2018. Info: 703-4022509.
Fareways. Part-Time Line Cook. Position available at the Golf Course Sports Bar and Dining facility. Required to accurately and efficiently cook hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. A minimum of one year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@ LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid VA driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
For Sale Wi-Fi available at the Holcomb Building, Woods Center, Clubhouse and Community Center. To reserve meeting space in all facilities: Woods Center, Community Center, Lower Level Clubhouse, and Sweetbriar Park/Pavilion, contact the Community Center 972-9680, or see “Forms” at LOWA.org.
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ROOFING and REPAIRS - No leak guarantee! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. TREE CARE/REMOVAL - Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773.
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