The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 20, No. 8
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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. 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 Photo by Jamie McGuire should always park in the direction facing LOWA Security Chief Richard Harrell the intersection and safely on the shoulder Please keep our children safe by when possible. Never park along both following a few simple Laws and sides of the roadway. This creates a LOW Regulations: safety hazard for motorists and children • DO NOT pass buses navigating the area. Never block a • Watch for children crossing and driveway. Stay clear of fire hydrants. walking along the streets Safety Starts at the Bus Stop • Park all vehicles behind the white Your child should arrive at the bus safety lines behind the STOP signs 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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August 12, 2022
LOWA Signs Agreement with FiberLync /Orange County Broadband Authority
by Carolyn Brodeur, Assistant General Manager Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have signed an agreement with FiberLync/Orange County Broadband Authority to begin the first phase of installation of highspeed broadband internet fiber to the home. Installation will begin in Section 7, near LOWA’s back gate, with an initial target of about 320 homes. LOWA President Pete Brown and FiberLync Chairman Jim White have been integral in seeing this partnership come to fruition. FiberLync is owned by the Orange County Broadband Authority, under the Board of Supervisors. FiberLync is currently collecting expressions of interest. LOW Residents can visit www.fiberlync.net and click “Check Availability” to pre-register.
FiberLync Town Hall Meeting Thursday, August 25 6 PM, Community Center
FiberLync Representatives will provide a presentation, answer questions, and take preregistration from interested members.
Do You Have an Idea to Improve LOW’s Amenities or Infrastructure? by Allen Priester, Chairman, Planning Committee
If you have an idea that involves the purchase of new items for the betterment of the community or to improve existing amenities, facilities, or structures that LOWA owns, then the Planning Committee wants to hear from you! Simply describe your idea on the Planning Committee’s New Asset and Improvement (NA&I) form found on the LOWA website at www.LOWA.org/Forms. Any LOWA member, LOWA Committee member, LOWA Board member, or member of LOWA Management team may bring ideas for improvements for consideration by the Planning Committee and eventually inclusion into the LOWA budget. For consideration in next year’s budget, your idea must be received not later than Labor Day; earlier, if possible. If you have questions or difficulties with the form or describing your idea, please contact the Planning Committee by email to LOWAplngcmte@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
See Bus Stop on p. 5
President's Letter 2 Board Agenda 2 Association News 2 - 10 Board Minutes 3 General Manager 3 Calendar 9, 10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22 - 23 Employment Opportunities 23
Fri., Aug. 12 Concert on the Point 7 PM, The Unsuitables
Fri., Aug. 26 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Reunion Band
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
Wed., Aug. 17 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Clubhouse, Zoom
Wed., Aug. 31 LOWA Town Hall Meeting Wake Boats 6 PM, Clubhouse, Zoom
LOWA Communications: LakeCurrents@LOWA.org WebSupport@LOWA.org
Thurs., Aug. 25 LOWA Town Hall Meeting FiberLync 6 PM, Community Center, Zoom
Mon., Sept. 5 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center, Zoom