The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 19, No. 05
540.972.2237
LOWA.org
Veterans Club 4th of July Reminder by Fred Pulis, Member, LOW Veterans Club
The LOW Veterans Club would like to remind residents of the upcoming celebration of the signing of The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This year will be the 244th anniversary of the unanimous signing of the declaration by the13 United States of America. All 56 delegates’ signatures are found on the document signed in Philadelphia. As the day approaches, the Veterans Club would like to quote some of the most significant parts of this document: “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that Photo by Fred Pulis among these are Life, Liberty and the Veterans Club President Mike pursuit of Happiness. That to secure Ferguson displays the recently these rights, Governments are instituted purchased United States Space Force among Men, deriving their just powers Service Flag that was first presented from the consent of the governed.” This revolutionary document started at the LOW Golf Tournament during this country on its way to becoming a opening ceremonies on June 12. democratic republic and should rightly be honored and celebrated on the 4th of July each year. Our country was founded on this concept and has continually tried to improve and enhance liberty for all. The Veterans Club recently conducted opening ceremonies for two different LOW golf tournaments held on June 12 and June 26. All Armed Forces Services Flags were presented, including the newly established Space Force Service Flag. The next LOW Veterans Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, at 7 PM at the Clubhouse. All LOW resident veterans are encouraged to attend this entertaining and informative gathering of fellow veterans. For further information about the LOW Veterans Club and its activities, please contact club president Mike Ferguson at 571-235-5313 or email him at colferguson@msn.com.
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Equestrian Committee Offers Riding Lesson Scholarships by Ashley Rush, Member, Equestrian Committee
The Equestrian Committee has been busy! “All our dreams can come true, if we have the Riding Lesson Scholarships will be offered to courage to pursue them.” students who are interested in horses ~Walt Disney and learning how to ride. Riding is a wonderful outdoor sport, but it can be expensive and consequently not available to everyone. Riding Lesson Scholarship would cover the cost of a block of five riding lessons (valued at $240) at the Equestrian Center to be given by our qualified trainers who have extensive horse knowledge, great interpersonal skills, and dedication to the job and horses. Applicants (ages 7-18) must have parental approval, live in the LOW community, and complete an application that includes a paragraph on why they want to be selected. Participants will be selected (based on need and interest) by a rotating working group of three Equestrian Committee members. The application can be picked up at the Holcomb Building or downloaded from the following website location: www.LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter. The deadline for submission of the application is Saturday, August 7. Instructions for submission are set forth on the application itself. Five scholarships will be awarded on or before Saturday, Aug. 28. If the student shows interest and aptitude, subsequent scholarships could be approved by the Equestrian Committee if funding is available. The project is being supported by Friends of Lake of the Woods, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises donations to enhance community projects which are not budgeted by LOWA but have received the board’s approval. Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible contribution toward the Riding Scholarship Program may do so by contacting FLOW. See https:// friendsoflow.org/donate/. Or you may mail a tax-deductible donation to FLOW and request that they earmark your donation for the Riding Scholarship Program. Friends of Lake of the Woods PO Box 282 Locust Grove, VA 22508
2021 LOWA Board Election & Candidate Bios Check out the Candidate Profiles, featured on page 4, for the 2021 LOWA Board Election. Three candidates are running uncontested to fill three seats that will become vacant in September 2021. Two candidates will be elected to a three-year term; and one candidate elected to a one-year term. LOWA needs a minimum of 800 votes to secure a quorum for the meeting. Meeting notices will be sent out at the end of July and members may vote online using their unique code (as noted on the notice) via Vote-Now.Com (preferred method), via telephone voting with Vote-Now.Com, by paper proxy ballot or in person at the Annual Meeting of the Membership on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. To gain cost efficiency, we plan to have Vote-Now.Com email electronic ballots to all lot owners with the emails on file with LOWA. Paper ballots will also be included in a future edition of Lake Currents.
President's Letter 2 Association News 2-7 General Manager's Column 3 Special Meeting Minutes 3 Board Candidates Profiles 4, 5 Calendar 9, 10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22-24
July 4 LOW Trash Compactor Closed Monday, July 5 LOWA Offices Closed Friday, July 9 Mid-Summer Pool Patron Survey Deadline www.LOWA.org/PoolSurvey0721 Saturday, July 17 Pirates & Mermaids Day at Sweetbriar Pool
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Vote in the ECC Referendum www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum support@vote-now.com https://vtnw.com/go/LOWAResend/
REMINDER…
LOWA Annual Fireworks Show Has Been Postponed to Sept. 4, 2021
Association News Lake Currents July 2, 2021
President’s Letter by Jennifer Zukowski
A member recently asked about activities for children. Please see a list below, prepared by Tracie Hayes, our Community Operations Manager, of activities available to children. These activities are advertised in Lake Currents for you and your children’s enjoyment. Two pools that hold sports night and theme nights as well as two movie nights. One full basketball court and four half courts (one inside the Community Center). Camps: sailing. pony, basketball, tennis, and junior golf. Soccer Easter egg hunt. Fishing tournament. Family dance night. March Madness. Mobile skate park. Bingo nights. Treats on the Point. Dinner with Santa and visit with Santa. (One at Clubhouse and one LYF puts on at the Community Center). Open gym. Seven parks with playgrounds. Nine beaches. Tennis and Pickleball courts.
by Nick Blankenship, Environmental Resources Manager Just a reminder that LOWA is collecting information about stormwater issues and concerns. Members can send photos or videos of their lots or other areas within LOW that have experienced flooding or drainage issues. Email your photos, videos, location, and member information to Stormwater@LOWA.org More information is available at www.LOWA.org/stormwaterinfo.
Objects in the Lake
by Nick Blankenship, Environmental Resources Manager LOWA is seeing a trend with an increase in buoys and floats being placed in the Main Lake by members. These floats are confusing to boaters and are a navigational hazard. Round buoys near the shoreline inside the No Wake zones detract from the beauty of the lake. Unauthorized buoys or objects used in lieu of buoys which have been placed in the lake must be removed by July 31, 2021 (extended from the previous deadline of June 30). See Regulation X.C.7: Floats for the regulation information. If you have questions, please contact Nick Blankenship at 540-972-2211 or nblankenship@LOWA.org
We ask that members using the back gate please be mindful of noise. Living near Flat Run is noisy enough without members revving their engines or making other nuisance noises while coming in the back gate. Your thoughtfulness will be much appreciated. I would like to make a correction to my last article. The porta-potties were not approved by the Board in November. They were approved on Feb. 17, 2021, when the Board approved the 2021-22 Annual Budget. Since my last article, members have responded by asking the Board to keep the portapotties at all community beaches. “They are a great convenience and help keep our lakes clean.” said one. I will note that a picture of one porta-potty with trash in it was sent to the Board. A follow-up revealed that it was an oversight and was cleaned right away once reported. Maintenance checks all the portapotties for trash or odor during working hours. Some of our Board members, including myself, have checked out the facilities and found no trash or smell. If you should find trash or odor, please call Maintenance at 540-972-2211. On behalf of the Board, we wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday. Remember, no LOWA fireworks until Labor Day. Photo Provided
LOWA is pleased to introduce Jacob “Jack” Diehl, our new PGA Golf Operations Manager. His anticipated start date will be around the middle of July. Jack will be moving to the area from Birmingham, Alabama, where for the past year and a half he has been overseeing golf operations for Greystone Golf and Country Club, including merchandising, golf instruction and tournaments. Jack has a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton, with a concentration in finance and marketing and over 20 years of experience in golf operations. He is a passionate ambassador of FUN to members, guests and especially team members.
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Jennifer Zukowski Vice Pres.: Pete Brown Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Teri Vickery Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks
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Stormwater Management: Flooding & Drainage Issues
General Manager:
Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)
Director of Facilities: James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)
Director of Finance:
Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@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 is the official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc, all content in this newsletter is published at the discretion of the LOWA Board of Directors and Management. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Others Jennifer Zukowski, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Teri Vickery, Secretary Linda Brooks, Recorder 1. CALL TO ORDER President Zukowski called the Special Meeting of the Membership to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Community Center for the purpose of considering closing the 2019 Referendum voting period or declaring a recess and continuing at a future date. This meeting is being held in person as well as using the Zoom Teleconference Platform in order to accommodate members who wish to observe the meeting rather than attend in person. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Establishment of a Quorum Secretary Vickery confirmed that a quorum of members exists by virtue of the members present and by proxy; and further, that proper notice was made to all members of record. 4. Approval of Agenda Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda.
Happy 4th of July, LOW! It’s unusual to not be preparing for the fireworks show that was supposed to be July 3. Back in March, LOWA was dealing with COVID-19 restrictions and chose to delay fireworks to Sept. 4 rather than risk losing our deposit with American Fireworks. I always brag about our spectacular fireworks show, made doubly astonishing by the reflection in the Main Lake. All this will have to wait until September. In the meantime, I ask that you follow Commonwealth law for fireworks. Safest bet: stick with fountains and other ground-based fireworks. (See fireworks rules on Page 19.) July is a busy month for construction on the LOWA common areas. 1. Wilsey Roofing is currently replacing the entire Clubhouse roof. We anticipate the work will be completed by Oct. 1, but it may be as soon as late August. You may see the shingles that are staged along the roof line. The asphalt shingles are 50-year shingles – the same as the ones on the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center. We are managing the project in a way to minimize disruption to Clubhouse Deck dining. 2. Chemung Construction won our annual asphalt contract and will be resurfacing two sections of Lakeview Parkway for a surface that should last 20 years. The first is in front of the Holcomb Building near the front gate between Lake of the Woods Way and midway along the Clubhouse parking lot. The second is between a point near Liberty Boulevard and Constitution Boulevard. We are also adding a two-foot area to allow walkers to have more separation from vehicles. We are paving three mail stations: Fareways, Harper’s Ferry and Spotswood. 3. R.E. Horner won the bid to add a walk-in cooler/freezer at the Woods Center for the Fareways Cafe. The new cooler/freezer will increase our food and beverage storage capacity, remove some of the heat load from the kitchen from the existing freezers and refrigerators, and provide more elbow room for the busy Fareways staff. Horner will start beginning in mid-July. We expect minimal disruption to Fareways. Stay current on the latest LOWA construction projects by reading the General Manager’s Report attached to each Board of Directors meeting packet on www.LOWA.Org/Agendas. P.S. A GM colleague once told me there should always be a “wet paint” sign up somewhere signaling there is constantly work going on to improve the community like the three projects above. The most recent wet paint signs were at the Clubhouse and Community Center where our Building crew repainted the handrails!
Lake Currents July 2, 2021
5. President’s Remarks President Zukowski explained the benefits and cost savings to LOWA members to vote in favor of the two proposed amendments to the Declaration of Restrictions in the 2019 Referendum to: 1) Amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E; and Section 6, Subsection C of the Declarations to clarify an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) quorum and establish an ECC appeal to the Board of Directors; and, 2) Amend Section 12 of the Declarations to add a new Subsection H to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations. President Zukowski provided an Interim Ballot Count from data provided by Vote.NOW on June 8th. There were 2262.92 votes cast on Amendment #1, and 2257.92 ballots cast on Amendment #2, with 81.2% of voting in favor of Amendment #1, and 70.0% voting in favor of Amendment #2. Elections Committee Chair Leighton Cumming reported that as of today, 2239.92 ballots have been cast on Amendment #1, and 2234.92 cast on Amendment #2, a reduction of 23 ballots since June 8th. This is due to members who voted subsequently moving out of LOW, requiring those ballots to be removed from the total count.
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ®CMCA, ®AMS, ® PCAM
Association News
July is Busy for Construction Around LOWA Common Areas
Special Meeting of the Membership on the Referendum June 24, 2021, Unapproved Minutes 5:00 p.m., Community Center
See June 24 Board Minutes on p. 11 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237, press 0. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Limited Walk-in service Vehicle Bar Code Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 2-4:30 PM Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM-noon Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dining Open w/Restrictions Wed 5-9 PM; Th-Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 4-10 PM; Sun 4-9 PM Sat Lunch, 11 AM-4 PM Sun Lunch, 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Takeout Available Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680
Amenities Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center):
ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt. Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Inside dining open w/restrictions. Takeout Available M, Tu, W: 8 AM-9 PM Th, F, Sat: 8 AM-10 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM *Last order will be taken 1-hour before closing time. Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before closing. Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 5 AM-11 PM
Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily
Pools: Clubhouse: 11 AM-7 PM Sweetbriar: 1-8 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
Marina Gas Dock Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Tues.-Fri. 12-7 PM Closed Mondays
Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays
Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays
Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
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Candidate Profiles Lake Currents July 2, 2021
Rick Rappoport LOW Residence: 101 Woodland Trail (2014-present); member since 2007
LOW Residence: 226 Birchside Circle since ’97 (fulltime since ‘13)
Family: Wife: Christy; 3 adult children, 8 grandchildren
Family: Wife: Mary-Jane Atwater Two adult daughters
Education and Training: The American University, BS in Justice, 1985 The FBI National Academy, Quantico VA 1992 Relevant Experience Summary: A 40-year career in law enforcement with over 25 years in senior command positions; administrative and budget experience; leadership positions in several professional associations. Career History: 1976-2000: Fairfax County Police Dept; Patrol Officer – Deputy Chief of Police 2000-2014: Fairfax City Police Dept; Chief of Police 2014-2015: Amtrak Police Dept; Deputy Chief of Police (Mid-Atlantic Division) Adj. Professor, George Mason University, 2010-2014 International Association of Chiefs of Police, Civil Rights Committee Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP), Executive Board, President Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation, Executive Board FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), VA Board, President Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council, Executive Board Community Service: Lake of the Woods Lions Club: Member 2015-present; Board of Directors 2016-18; President 2018-19 LOW Lions Wilderness Food Pantry: volunteer 2018-present; Chair, Board of Directors, 2020-21 LOWLINC: Volunteer since its inception LOWA Committees: LOWA Planning Committee, 2015-19 LOWA Safety & Security Committee, 2017-20, Chair 2019-20 Clubs and Organizations: LOW Woodworkers Club Why do you want to serve on the Board? Preserving and protecting the property values and the quality of life in a community of this size is a complex undertaking. I believe that my professional skills will be of value in representing the interests of the membership and working with the Association Board and its leadership team to enhance our community. What personal strengths do you bring to the Board of Directors? Significant experience in working collaboratively with others, problem solving, and finding consensus on complex issues that enable organizations to move forward. What do you think is the most pressing issue facing LOWA? LOW has an aging infrastructure that will require repair/replacement to maintain the quality of life that we enjoy. At the same time, our funding sources are evolving. For example, road fees associated with new construction will decline in the coming years. The Board will be challenged to balance changes to fees and assessments with opportunities to increase revenues from our amenities. Where capacity exists to add income from outside users, without an adverse impact on use by LOW members, may be part of the solution. If elected, what do you see as the most important short and long term goals for the LOWA community? Short term: Complete the referendum. The outcome will have a large impact on how LOWA enforces community standards and on the funding required (annual assessments) to do so.
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Walt Diercks
Long term: With more and more development in and around Orange County our property values will increase, IF we maintain the quality of the community. More development around us will affect traffic, noise, stormwater runoff and water quality. LOWA should strive to be a best-value community, not a deteriorating community in the middle of nicer neighborhoods. That will require an active role in Orange County affairs and a commitment to make wise investments in community infrastructure. We all want to pay the lowest assessment possible, but not at the expense of losing value in our larger home investment.
Education and Training: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., ‘67 Juris Doctor, UVA, ‘72 Relevant Experience Summary: Over 40 years’ experience in corporate organization and governance and managing and planning for corporate financial obligations. Member, Virginia, D.C, and U.S. Supreme Court bars Career History: Partner in Washington, D.C. law firm ‘81-present (semi-retired since July 2013) General Counsel, Washington Star Newspaper, ‘77-‘81 Deputy Asst. Director & Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, ‘72-‘77 Engineer in private industry, ‘68-‘70 Community Service: Director of Lake of the Woods Association, 2018-present (Secretary 2018-19, Treasurer 2019-present); member, LOW Lions Club (2015-present), volunteer for Wilderness Food Pantry and other club programs; volunteer, LOWLINC (2014-present), volunteer providing services to members; providing pro bono legal assistance to local non-profit organizations, including LOWLINC, LOW Lions Club, LOW Lions Club Foundation, LOW Lioness Lions Club, LOW Lioness Lions Club Foundation, LGA and Friends of Lake of the Woods (2014-present); providing free notary services to residents of Lake of the Woods (2015-present). LOWA Committees: 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, ‘16-‘17 Clubs and Organizations: Volunteer, LOWLINC; Member, LOW Lions Club Why do you want to serve on the Board? I have served as an LOWA director for almost three years, including one year as Secretary and as Treasurer since September 2019. I have taken a leadership role in LOWA’s successful response to the operational and fiscal challenges created by COVID-19, including obtaining $782,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program and the very favorable refinancing of the mortgage for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex. LOWA will be facing additional COVID-19 challenges during at least the next year. I believe that my experience on the Board and as Treasurer, coupled with my professional experience as an engineer and as a lawyer on corporate governance and financial issues, will enable me to assist LOWA in meeting those challenges. What personal strengths do you think you bring to the Board of Directors? A track record in identifying and solving problems and reducing conflicts, which includes the ability to listen carefully. Ability to work constructively with a group. Ability to understand financial statements, budgets, and fiscal planning. A thorough understanding of LOWA’s budget and financial performance. What do you think is the most pressing issue facing LOWA? The most pressing issue is the short-and long-term financial health of LOWA. In the short term, this means dealing with the continued challenges created by COVID-19 as the pandemic hopefully recedes. On an on-going basis, LOWA also must continue cost-effective efforts to improve the water quality of our lakes and undertake projects to improve storm water management. Longer term, LOWA must address the financial challenges created by the trend of reduced income from tenant fees, as well as the anticipated reduction in New Construction & Renovations fees as the relatively few remaining undeveloped lots are developed. Those challenges will put pressure on the assessment. If elected, what do you see as the most important short-and long-term goals for the LOWA community? Our members have a right to expect that our Restrictive Covenants and Regulations will be enforced fairly and promptly. No member should have to live next to a poorly maintained lot for extended periods of time. A short-to midterm goal is to continue to develop and use innovative methods of enforcement, including passing along to violators of our Covenants and Regulations the costs incurred by LOWA because of those violations. As noted above, our long-term goal must be securing the financial health of LOWA while maintaining services and keeping our amenities and common areas well-maintained and up-to-date.
LOW Residence: 1531 Lakeview Parkway Family: Mary Kay Wilks (wife), permanent LOW residents since 2003, Kathryn Jackson, Daughter Education and Training: Frank W. Ballou High School, Washington DC.; Training through U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Postal Service (USPS, including advanced advocacy training in multiple forums.), Northern Virginia Community College, Germanna Community College. Occupation/ Career History: Retired USPTO, 2009 2006-2009: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, Employee Relations, USPTO 2005-2006: Human Resources Specialist, Labor Relations, USPTO 2003-2005; Area Labor Relations Specialist, Mid-Atlantic Area, USPS 1986-2003: Labor Relations Asst. Labor Relations Specialist and Manager, Labor Relations, USPS 1977-1986: Supervisor, USPS 1973-1977: Clerk, USPS
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What personal strengths do you think you bring to the Board of Directors? As Association President, I followed Robert’s Rules of Order to set the proposed agendas through the offices of the General Manager, conduct the meetings and the business of the Association. It takes four votes to get anything done on the Board. Directors were able to advance their specific causes or not through the voting process. We were able to reach consensus on many issues and advance the welfare of the Association and its Members. In addition, when on the Rules Committee and the Ad Hoc Pool Fitness Center Committee, I prepared agendas and ensured that they were properly posted for the members. When conducting the meetings, the agenda was the blueprint for getting work done. I am an honest person with a strong sense of fair play. My work experience involved working with people striving to achieve win-win solutions when possible.
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LOWA Board & Committees: President of the Association, 2018-2020 Vice-President of the Association, January-September 2018 Board Liaison to the following committees: Rules, M&E, ECC, LCC, Equestrian, Safety & Security, Honors & Awards. Member of the Investment Committee Rules Committee, Secretary and Chair; 2012-2016. Outstanding Service Award, 2015. Ad Hoc Pool Fitness Center Outdoor Recreation Complex Committee, 2016; LOWA Outstanding Committee Chair award, 2016.
Melanie Thompson Broker (540) 379-6262
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What do you think is the most pressing issue facing LOWA? The most pressing issue is guiding our amenities to recovery from the effects of the pandemic. Businesses and amenities are opening for fuller participation by Members. The Board must look for ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses where possible. In addition, the Board continues to support the current referendum to help maintain community standards. Failure to pass the referendum will have long term negative impact on the cost for seeking Member compliance with those that violate the Covenants, Rules, and Regulations.
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If elected, what do you see as the most important short- and long-term goals for the LOWA community? In response to the previous question, I outlined what I believe are the most important short-term goals. In the longer term, we must update our Lakes Management plan, including managing several stormwater hotspots. The Patrick Henry Court to Small Marina project needs to be completed also. We continue to improve our financial procedures, including fixed asset management, through the Director of Finance and with the participation of appropriate committees. As always, the Association needs to strike a balance between maintaining and/or enhancing amenities and the financial stresses of ever-increasing assessments.
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by Greg Stoner, Member, Fitness Committee
by Scott Walker, Chief of LOWA Security
The next meeting of the Fitness Committee will be on Tuesday, July 6, at 3 PM in the Community Center. This is an extremely important meeting, as the Committee will be discussing potential new equipment purchases for the Fitness Center. We urge all members of the Fitness Center and anyone looking to join the Fitness Center in the future to attend and help the members of the Fitness Committee provide LOW Management its recommendations for new purchases. The Committee will also be discussing rearranging the current Fitness Center floor plan to accommodate the return of stored equipment and end-of-life equipment replacements. These deliberations will have a major impact on the near-term future of the Fitness Center and its operations. Pictured is the new Life Fitness PowerMill Stair Stepper that will be arriving any day now. A smooth stepping motion and 25 different speeds make the PowerMill ideal for exercisers who prefer slow climbs or those looking for one of the most challenging and intense cardio workouts at the Fitness Center. The large step space and anti-toe-pinch design ensure secure footing during everything from high-intensity to moderate workouts.
This past month, we all got caught up in the story of the fox family that lived in section 8. Sadly, the mother and some of the kits had been hit by vehicles. Soon after, at the request of local members, LOWA Security placed cones near their den to encourage motorists to slow down. However, unbeknownst to LOWA Security and Management at that time, it appears that the foxes were also a nuisance or a hazard to one or more of the members that lived nearby. The member contacted Virginia Wildlife Removal and asked them to attempt to relocate the foxes to a rehabilitator. Virginia Wildlife Removal reviewed the member’s video proving the nuisance and hazard to the member’s family prior to removal. It is legal for a professional wildlife removal company, operating under license by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, to set traps on private property for the purpose of removing nuisance animals. These foxes were preventing the homeowner from accessing their property, and were deemed a nuisance. The foxes were trapped and removed from this private lot lawfully. Virginia Wildlife Removal did attempt to deliver the trapped foxes to a local rehabilitator. Due to the amount of mange and illness, the foxes could not be saved, and the rehabilitator recommended they be put down. Virginia Wildlife Removal works inside the community daily, and makes every attempt to place wildlife with licensed rehabilitators to later be released back into the wild. LOWA Regulation IV, Individual Behavior, sub paragraph B.2 states: “The trapping or killing of wild animals, other than rats, mice, moles and other destructive pests within LOW is prohibited. As an exception, the General Manager may authorize such activities in specific situations.” While the General Manager had not authorized the trapping of these foxes, he likely would have done so, given that the trapper verified the nuisance claim of the lot owner. LOWA advises all members to request permission for trapping such wildlife in the future. LOWA does not have wildlife experts on staff, but will consult with such experts to help make the best decision for both members and animals alike. To request permission, contact the General Manager’s office at 540-972-2214 or GMOffice@LOWA.org. If you need assistance outside of business hours, call Security at 540-972-2210.
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Fitness Committee Important Meeting
Fox Family Follow Up
Our Pools Have Been Busy!
by Pete Brown, Vice President, LOWA Board
by Darcy Jennings, Pools Committee
Sometimes it is difficult to understand seemingly simple things when they are explained in necessary “legalese.” A good example would be the recently passed rules on wake surfing and wake boarding (wake surfing = untethered to boat, wake boarding = tethered to boat). We enacted these rules for safety of participants, safety of unpowered watercraft, protection of shorelines and aquatic vegetation. The new rules are under Regulation X.n.1-5. Our rules go through an arduous process, including legal review, before being enacted by the Board. Members of the Lakes Committee commented to me that the rules may be hard to understand as written in “legalese,” and offered suggestions to share with members to clarify the language in plain English. I have summarized them here. X.n.4 – Wake boat operators engaged in wake surfing activities shall maintain a safe distance from the centerline buoy course, but not exceed an operating distance of 75 feet from the centerline course. Plain English translation – Wake surfing can only be done within 75 feet of the new centerline buoy course.
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Movie Night at Sweetbriar Pool.
X.n.5 – Wake boarding is prohibited within 300 feet of shore and south of a line between buoys 17 and 28 when a wake boat is deploying wakeenhancement devices. Plain English translation – Vessels using wake enhancing devices for wake boarding must stay 300 feet from shore.
The warm weather and lifting of the covid restrictions have brought many LOW members back to enjoy both pools. Every Friday night is Sports Night at the Clubhouse pool from 4 to 7 PM. The basketball hoops and volleyball net will be set up for anyone. School age kids might enjoy a place to cool off, meet friends and play basketball and volleyball. Lap lanes will be closed from 4 to 7 PM. Water Aerobics classes are off to a great start. Both the 9 AM and 10 AM classes are full which makes for a lot of water splashing. Carol Greeney has been leading the classes with
Finally, any vessel not using wake-enhancement devices may ski, tube, or wake board anywhere outside of the no wake zone which is 100 feet from shore. I hope this is helpful. Next up: another attempt to translate the two Referendum questions into plain language!
It’s another beautiful day at the Lake! LOW Honor Awards Committee Celebrates our Heroes
The award will be presented at the LOWA Annual Membership Meeting on September 6, 2021 at 10am.
The Show Must Go On
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Along with most other committees and clubs here at Lake of the Woods the regular work of the Honor Awards Committee was detoured by the COVID-19 virus. But the response of this community to the virus has been notable, and we would be remiss if we failed to honor those who stepped forward to meet the challenge. The Committee has decided to suspend the awards typically given in favor of one new all-encompassing one: Lake of the Woods Home-Town Heroes Award. “Hero” nominations are open to all, and we believe you all are in the best position to know the contributions your friends and neighbors have made to meet the growing needs of our stricken neighbors. “Hero” nominations are open and unlimited! Nomination forms are available on www.LOWA.org/forms. The deadline is Friday, August 20, 2021 by 4:00 PM and nominations should be mailed to: Lake of the Woods Association, Attn: Jennifer Zukowski, Honor Awards Board Liaison, 102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508 or email to bodzukowski@gmail.com.
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new playlists to keep everyone moving. Movie Night- SOUL at Sweetbriar pool was well attended. Free glow sticks, popsicles, Gatorade, and popcorn were available for all. We did learn more popcorn would be needed for our next movie night: The Croods-A New Age, Aug. 7. Mermaid and Pirate Day will be at Sweetbriar pool - July 17, all day. There will be decorations, games, and a free ice cream for anyone who comes in costume. Watch out, there could be sharks and mermaids swimming with you all day, along with surprises around every corner! Rain date is July 18. The Pool Fundraiser-Adult Wine and Cheese Social July 31, 7 to 10 PM at the Clubhouse pool. The entry fee is $15 per person for 2 glasses of wine and appetizers. Additional glasses of wine may be purchased that evening for $5 per glass. Bring your cash for the 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Rain date is Aug. 7. Tickets for the Wine and Cheese Social must be purchased in advance and are available online at: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ FLOWwineandcheese/6648. There is a direct link at the LOWA website under Pool Activities or on the Lake of the Woods Assoc. Facebook page. If you have any questions or trouble connecting, you can email Pools Chairman, Janet Klingensmith at irelandkling@yahoo.com for assistance. August events: Sports Team theme day: Aug. 21, another movie night, and The Beer and Pretzel Social: Aug. 28.
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The LOW Lioness Lions Club holds an annual School Supply Drive to support the Locust Grove Primary and Elementary Schools. We help these two schools by providing supplies needed to ensure a successful school year for the teachers and students.
1ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Donations will be collected at the FRONT GATE
The Meadows Golf Course Flat Run Rd., Locust Grove, VA
July 10th and July 24th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Or you may donate a check for The Lionesses to purchase the items listed below
CAPTAINS CHOICE Check In: 8:00 a.m.
Please mail checks to P.O. Box 811, Locust Gove, VA 22508
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
(Make checks payable to “LOW Lioness Foundation” and write “School Supply” in the check memo section)
Please donate ONLY the items listed below:
$10K HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE SPONSORED BY THE NELLIS GROUP
Locust Grove Primary School (Grades K-2)
RAFFLE, GREAT PRIZES, & LOTS OF FUN! AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, Last, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, “Most Fun” All proceeds go directly to taking care of the medical, emotional, and dental needs of eligible patients.
REGISTRATION
Individuals: $100 per hole Businesses: $250 for 3 holes
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Cost per player: $125
Others: $500 for 6 holes Sponsorship Contact: Ray Farmer at 540-847-1064 or
Team of Four (4): $100 ea. Team registration must list (4) players
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Composition and spiral notebooks Colored pencils and markers Packs of lined 3x5 index cards Highlighters Headphones/ear buds (Dollar Tree $1.00) Plastic pencil box Handheld pencils sharpeners Pencil top erasers Black Dry Erase markers Colored folders 1” Binders Crayons (24 pack) Hand sanitizer Disinfectant wipes Ziploc bags (only quart and gallon sizes) Tissues Refillable water bottles (Dollar Store $1.00)
Thank you for your continued support of this important project. Questions: Teresa Wisniewski 703-901-9023 or Judy Ludvigsen at 540-760-4982
Adult Wine & Cheese Social Pools Fund Raiser Saturday, July 31, 2021 Hosted by LOWA Sponsored
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Pools Committee by FLOW
Saturday, July 17 th (All Day)
Sweetbriar Pool Enjoy swimming, games and decorations. Food surprises throughout the day. Come dressed in theme and get a free ice cream. (While supplies last)
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Clubhouse Pool Raising funds for Snackbar Shades
$15 per person entry fee (Includes 2 glasses wine + appetizers) ($5 for each addl glass) Cash Only at the door
Tickets must be purchased in advance online at: LOWA.org website – Pool Activities
Or www.tix.com/ticket-sales-FLOWwineandcheese/6648 Or Call (800) 595-4849 (addl fees apply) Purchase deadline July 26th.
50/50 Raffle and Auctions - Cash or check only Rain Date August 7th
Lifeguards will be on duty
8 AM 11 AM 12 PM
July 2 - 8
LOWA Regular Board Meeting June 30 Special Meeting of the Membership Real Virginia
1 PM
Aging Together 5 Over 50 & Dementia
5 PM
LOWA Regular Board Meeting June 30 July 9 - 15 LOWA Regular Board Meeting June 30 Special Meeting of the Membership Real Virginia LOWA Regular Board Meeting June 30
8 AM 11 PM 12 PM 5 PM
Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. For schedule updates, check online at www.LOWA.org/ Calendar. Finance: 7/6, 1 PM, CC Fitness: 7/6, 3 PM, CC Safety/Security: 7/7, 3 PM, CC ECC: 7/8, 9 AM, WC Equestrian: 7/13, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 7/13, 7 PM, CC M&E: 7/14, 3 PM, CC Lakes: 7/19, 7 PM, CC Rules: 7/20, 3 PM, CC LCC: 7/21, 7:30 PM, CC LCC Hearing: 7/21, 8 PM, CC
To View & Access Zoom Meetings: Go to LOWA.org. Member Log-in Required. • Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www.LOWA.org/ BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540972-9680 or email ZoomHelp@LOWA.org.
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
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Sunday, July 4 LOW Compactor Closed
C a lend a r of Ev e nts
SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Monday, July 5 LOWA Offices Closed Wednesday, July 7 2 PM LOW Arts Meeting (CC). Info: Jennifer 703-508-1104. Saturday, July 10 8:30 AM Tennis Social, $2 (HF). Info: Gloria 540-972-2450. 9 AM-1 PM Lioness School Supply Drive at Front Gate. Info: Teresa 703-901-9023 or Judy 540-760-4982. Sunset Drive-In Movie, Aladdin (SB). Info: EstonTurner155@ hotmail.com. 5 PM Good Time Cruisers Free Car Show (LG Town Center). Info: www.goodtime-cruisers.webs.com.
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Deadline for submissions to the July 16 issue of Lake Currents is July 2. Deadline for submissions to the July 30 issue of Lake Currents is July 19.
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Catholic Bible Study Grp
CC
1-2:30 PM
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Karen 262-894-9618
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
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SU
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540-972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
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7 PM
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Bridge, Wed Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
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Bocce Club
CC
7 PM
2nd Tu
Dirk 540-622-3440
Book Club, LOW
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1 PM
2 W
540-972-9284
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
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Childhelp Auxiliary
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10 AM
1 W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
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7 PM
2 W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4 F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
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Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
540-972-9680
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
DAR Susannah Chandler
CC
1 PM
2 SA
Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2 W
Kerry 540-220-8547
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
2 M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7 PM
4 TU
info@happytailsdogclub.net
Knowledge Club
CC CC
10 AM 6:30 PM
3 TU 3rd TH
LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com
Litter Pick-up in LOW
Around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
CH
6 PM
2nd TH
Donalda 540-412-2857/ Jan 540-755-2696
LOW Arts
CC
2 PM
1st W
Jennifer 703-508-1104
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
3 TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
LOW Players
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Dave 540-972-6289
Mahjongg
CC
1-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1 /3 W
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Photography Club, LOW
WC
7-9 PM
1 /3 TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Pick & Sing
HF Pavilion
7 PM
2 /4 TU
FB Groups/lowpickandsing
Republican Club, LOW
CC
7 PM
2nd M
Dave 703-618-3658
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4 TH
Mike 571-235-5313
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC or Zoom
6:30 PM
1 /3 TU
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Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4 TU
Glynn 703-625-3849
LOW Lioness Club
Daylily Gardens
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Saturday, July 17 1-8 PM Pirates & Mermaids Day at Sweetbriar Pool.
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For Everyone: AARP 5239 “In the Flesh” Meeting
June 24 Special Meeting Minutes from p. 3 6. Comments from Members in Attendance One member provided information on why the Referendum has continued to be extended, and noting renewed efforts will be made to solicit votes, especially at well-attended community public events and locations. (Note: The General Manager explained that although members can attend this meeting on Zoom as observers, they cannot comment because the rule at the time the Referendum was initiated was not yet in place to allow comment from members not in attendance.)
by Madeline Salustri, Publicity Chair
7. Consideration of Motion to Recess and Continue the Special Meeting of the Membership, or Close the voting for the 2019 Declarations of Restrictions Referendum on: 1) the Environmental Control Committee Appeal; and 2) LOWA Violations Charges. Motion by Janis Rieley, passed unanimously, to declare the meeting in Recess for continuance on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Center, located at 110 Sweetbriar Park Road. 8. Scheduled Meetings • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. 9. Recess There being no further business, President Zukowski declared the meeting in Recess at 5:22 p.m., to reconvene at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2021 in the Community Center. Teri Vickery, LOWA Secretary
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Maskquerade Party, Aug. 7. Dining, Dancing, and Entertainment! Let’s round up our spirits and have a fun time together! Finally! Wear your favorite mask in and take it off to party. We will have a contest for a winner of the most striking mask. Join us on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Clubhouse when the Battlefield Boogie Club will host its 15th Annual Cannon Ball Blast! The Sunset Party at the Clubhouse will have something for everyone. Oh yeah, dinner and dancing to beach music and old-time rock n roll DJ, showing off our footwork with shagging, line dancing, and just plain free flow dancing. The entertainment will dazzle you and our silent auction will have just what you want. Door prizes and 50/50 will surprise you with take homes. The fun will fill your 5-9 PM evening after a proud (sentimental) sunset toast. You won’t be out too late, and you will meet up with old and new friends! Tickets are $39 per person, which includes one free drink and a room full of just what you need. Register with Audrey 703-401-5050. It has been a long time since you were on the dance floor. We are going to have a Blast!
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Come meet and greet “in the flesh” old and new members of AARP 5239. The Locust Grove chapter of AARP will meet on Monday July 19, in the Great Hall of the Clubhouse. We invite you to gather with us at 9:30 AM to enjoy fellowship and breakfast treats. The meeting will begin at 10 AM. We are excited to welcome Ronald Kesner, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Triad Coordinator, who will present Scams 2021. He will speak about the senior scams that have erupted during the pandemic. This is undeniably a timely topic for our population; included in his talk will be cases in Orange County. Kesner has served in Law Enforcement since 1982 r ne s e (39 years continuous service). He retired from the Albemarle K R o n ald County Police Department as a Master Police Officer and is currently working as the sworn Triad Coordinator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. He is a former Instructor in Firearms and Police Emergency Driver Training. He has also served as a Child Sexual Assault Investigator, Bicycle Patrol Officer, Marine Patrol on Lake Anna, and School Resource Officer. His personal interests are tennis and flying small aircraft as a private pilot. All are welcome to attend. Those who are not yet 50 years old may join as associate members. Further information is available from Joan Albertella at 540-972-7779 or William Ruark at 540-219-8261. Mark July 21 for AARP now!
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Lioness Lions Club Presents Scholarships Press Release
LOW Community
The Lake of the Woods Lioness Lions Club recently awarded a total of six scholarships. Three students attending Germanna Community College were awarded $1,500. This scholarship is specifically for students in good academic standing who are single parents. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students receiving these scholarships were Vanity Nambatya, who is pursuing a Nursing degree, Katherine Jackson, an Early Childhood Education degree and Tomika Wong, also a Nursing degree. The Lioness Club also presented $1,000 scholarships to three graduating high school seniors. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students pay for higher education. They must reside in Lake of the Woods and have volunteered their time and talents to better their community. Recipients of this award were Jasmine Glaze, who will pursue a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Longwood University, Kylie Trask, Global Cultural Studies at Duke University and Duke Kunshan University in China, intending to to pursue a career in the Foreign Service, and Kyle Johnson, a finance major at James Madison University. Kyle is also a member of the Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire Department! The mission of the Lioness Lions Club is to serve the needs of the local community and wider world whilst enjoying fun and friendship.
Kylie Trask
Tomika Wong
Kyle Johnson
Deadline for submissions to the July 16 issue of Lake Currents is July 2.
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Deadline for submissions to the July 30 issue of Lake Currents is July 19.
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Celebrating 25 Years!
by Barbara Robinson, President, LOW Childhelp Auxiliary
KED? O O F OU LR ROO Y E HAV AT YOU
by Marty Hartmann, Vice Regent
The Community Genealogy Study Group, sponsored by Susannah Chandler Chapter, will be meeting throughout the summer at the Community Center. We have added research work session days with one-on-one help available as well. It is FREE to anyone interested in their family genealogy, getting started, learning where to find information, guidance, getting help, helping others, or just wanting genealogical camaraderie! We have all levels of members, from just starting to professional genealogists. Wi-Fi is available, so bring your laptop or tablet and your family research! Summer schedule: Saturdays, 1-3 PM: July 10 work sessions; July 24 - meeting with program plus research time; Aug. 14 - work sessions; Aug. 28 - meeting with program plus research time. If you have questions, are interested in joining the study group, or need some help with your family research, please email SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com or call 540-661-7202 for more information or meeting times. DAR chapter meetings begin again Sept. 11, but our members are still quite busy welcoming new members, continuing our community service projects, and attending various DAR programs and events. If you would like to find out more about the Daughters of the American Revolution and our chapter, email SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com or call 540-6617202. We would be happy to answer your questions! Even though we will miss our Independence Day celebration at Clubhouse Point this year, remember to celebrate all the men and women who risked their lives and fortunes to establish this wonderful country for all of us!
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At our July meeting, we celebrate 25 years of the LOW Childhelp Auxiliary, which really occurred in March, but we wanted to wait for everyone to be vaccinated. And, with nicer weather, we can celebrate outside, at the Sweetbriar Pavilion. Three of the founding members are still current members, including the first President of the Auxiliary, so we have a great opportunity to recognize them for their contributions. Mary Lou McFarland, Nancy Horch, and Karen Kovarik were three founding members, with Mary Lou the first President, and Nancy Horch heading the first Reading Buddy group established by the Auxiliary. Karen leads our special events activities at the Village. The Auxiliary’s origin began under the LOW Lionesses helping with Christmas gifts at the Village. In March 1996, Mary Lou held the first Auxiliary meeting at her home. The Auxiliary’s first sponsored event at the Village was a bike rally (with an obstacle course) that the children loved. We continued to help with parties at the Village, but then added a summer luau and birthday baskets (now birthday backpacks) when we found that most children never received even a card on their birthdays. The backpacks are filled with lots of small gifts and one large gift. The Auxiliary is not primarily a fundraising organization, relying instead on dues and donations (Divine Nails, a local business, is a major contributor). The only fundraiser we have is our fall dinner dance and silent auction. Our budget is approximately $40,000 and supports the activities we provide at the Village throughout the year, and small donations to the Village for items such as common area furniture replacement, or indoor/outdoor therapy (e.g., a rock-climbing wall) for the children. If you would like to join us to begin our next 25 years, we’d love to have you! You can contact Karen Cakouros at karencak@comcast.net or go to our website, www.childhelpauxiliary.org.
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LGA News
by Heather Kuzma, Communications, LGA
by Beverly Arnold, LOWA Member and VBS Monitor
Top winners in the 2-Lady Team Tournament were: First place Low Gross: Sharon Debnam and Denise Reese and First place Low Net: Melinda Wertz and Pat Shrader. We had a very nice day for our Member/Guest Tournament. All the LGA members and guests were treated to a great time. Thanks to Lori Barnes and her committee for their hard work. Here are the top winners:
This is the sixth year that the bluebird nest boxes on every hole of the LOW golf course have been monitored weekly by trained volunteers of the Virginia Bluebird Society. These boxes have fledged an average of 116 eastern bluebirds every year, and also host Carolina chickadees and house wrens. Ours is the largest group of bluebird nest boxes monitored by the Virginia Bluebird Society in Orange County. On a recent weekly check of the 11th hole, monitors found a nest box and its 4x4 wooden post had been knocked out of the ground and the nest material and eggs were thrown out. A new post and nest box will be installed, but golfers should note that this box, also serving as the 100-yard marker, is temporarily absent. The nest boxes monitored by the Virginia Bluebird Society are protected by state and federal laws prohibiting tampering with or destroying a nest box and its contents. If you have information about the destruction of the nest box, please contact LOW Security. Any homeowner with concerns about a golf course nest box near their property may contact the pro shop, which will coordinate with the homeowner and the local VBS members to correct any issue. Last year at this time 56 bluebirds had fledged. This year we are on track with an equal number. At least half of the bluebirds are beginning their second nesting. However, the end of year total will be less than previous years, due to the loss of the hole # 11 nest box which historically fledges 10 bluebirds every year. If any local organizations are interested, LOW resident and Orange County VBS Coordinator Chris Browning is available for informative talks and additional information on the bluebirds and the local trails, as well as the VBS. He can be reached at cbjr74sa@gmail.com. We appreciate the support of the golf course and its members in helping to conserve bluebirds and other cavity nesters. We especially appreciate the continuing support of the Ladies Golf Association in providing the funds to replace the post and nest box.
Overall Low Gross: Jeanne Woodward and guest Mary Ann Panich - score 73 Flight A Low Gross: Louise Hoh and guest Ellen Allen - score 77 Flight B Low Gross: Denise Reese and guest (granddaughter) Morgan Edwards - score 79 Flight C Low Gross: Carol Bohrer and guest Bev Wood - score 86
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The Match Play Tournament start date has been moved to July 10. Look for the signup sheet and details posted on the LGA bulletin board. The President’s Cup Tournament takes place on three consecutive Tuesdays, July 27, Aug. 3, and Aug. 10. This is an individual, flighted, stroke play tournament. Winners are determined by their combined two best rounds out of three. If you can’t play one of the Tuesdays, you can still compete with the scores from the other two. The entry fee is $5, in addition to the usual $3 fee, to be paid when you check in on the first Tuesday. There will also be a regular Tuesday game each week, and participants must sign up each week, as usual. Be sure to save the date - Tuesday, Sept. 21, for the annual St. Jude Tournament. Chair Anne Smith has already formed her committee, and they are busy preparing for the event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There is a lot of preparation to be done. If you would like to volunteer to help, come to the next meeting on July 14, at 10 AM in the Community Center Meeting Room #1. Please remember to bring non-perishable food items next Tuesday, July 6. Look for Dottie Lohr’s car with the trunk opened, waiting for your generous donations for the Food Bank.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Monday at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). For other local online AA meetings go to http://d39. wildwoodweb.com/Meetings.shtml. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. For a free COVID-19 regional resource list, go to www. agingtogether.org. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@agingtogether.org. Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org.
Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is July 27 in the Community Center (call to confirm date). You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-848-5829 or Carol, 540972-0664. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.
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Good Time Cruisers Free Car Show! Second Saturday each month, 5 PM until sundown at Locust Grove Town Center, Rtes 20 and 611. Family Friendly, Cars, Food, & Fun. Proceeds go to local charities. www. goodtime-cruisers.webs.com. LOW F&R Phone Directory. Cost is $10, cash or check only. Pick up your copy at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg., or LOW True Value Hardware. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. We work on the Directory year-round; if you have changes, corrections, or deletions, please email: LOWFRTREASURER@gmail.com. Cause 4 Paws. We need volunteer foster homes, monetary donations, and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-485-4181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of the month (Feb.Nov.) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted the day of the sale. No reference or textbooks, please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 8-10:30 AM. Call 504-388-0110 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member needs a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you!
Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Rick, 540-316-1398. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please call 540388-0110.
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Aug. 11-14, Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fair (Culpeper County). Fair begins each night at 6 PM, on Saturday at 1 PM. Fire Department Parade Aug. 12, 6:30 PM. Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull Aug. 14, 10 AM. Cash Prizes given away Aug. 14. Rides, Games, Food & Fun. 20057 Fleetwood Heights Rd., Brandy Station. Info: www.bsvfd.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 the Ferris Building & Holcomb Building.
Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. O. C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to assist with our Trap/Neuter/Return program, our Voicemail team, updating our Facebook page, writing articles for our Newsletter, etc., or serving on our Board of Directors. For more information, please contact 540-972-5556 or OrangeCountyHumaneSocieyVa. org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 60+ years. Donations may be tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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Art Show Registration Now Open
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by Jen Heinz, Chair, LOW Arts
Lake Artist Alert! It’s time to register for the 37th Annual Fine Art Show to be held on Sept. 25-26 at the Community Center. The entry form is now available to reserve your exhibit space; spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis until full. Email low.arts.va@ gmail.com to request an Macro Refraction entry form by email, pick photograph by Karen O’Donnell up a printed copy at the Holcomb Building, or check the Art Show page on the LOW Arts website to download a copy. Exhibitors must be LOW residents and show only original artwork of their own creation. Those who are new to exhibiting at LOW will be asked to provide representative images of the work they will display with their entry form. Visit www.lakeofthewoodsarts.com to learn more. The next meeting of LOW Arts will be held on Wednesday, July 7 at 2 PM in the Game Room of the Community Center. After a brief business meeting, our LOW Arts “artist in the spotlight” will be Karen O’Donnell, an avid photographer who is also a member of the LOW Photo Club. With a focus on macro/close-up photography, Karen uses a variety of techniques to create images that capture the detail and beauty of the world around us. During the pandemic she honed her skills and experimented with taking those macro images into the realm of abstract. She will share her discoveries and her secrets with us during her presentation. Our meetings are open to all artists and art lovers, please join us!
Viewpoints Word Count Update The maximum word count for Viewpoints Letters has been increased from 175 words to 200 words. This change takes effect with the July 2 issue of Lake Currents.
Solos: We’re Back
by Pam Nalls, Member, Solos Club The LOW Solos Club has resumed activities! The Solos meet on Wednesdays for lunch or dinner. We also have outings such as picnics, plays, movies, miniature golf, house parties, etc. POC: Pam Nalls at 540972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. Our July schedule, provided by Millie Russinko, follows:
Wed, July 14 – Red Lobster at Spotsylvania Towne Center Mall. Meet in the Lower Level Clubhouse Parking Lot for carpooling by 5 PM. RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. Offering Management Services since 2016.
Wed, July 21 – Harry’s Alehouse at Harrison Crossing. Meet in the Lower Level Clubhouse Parking Lot for carpooling by 5 PM. RSVP by 11 AM that day to Pam at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net.
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by Karen Kovarik, Subscription Chairman We are so excited to report that live entertainment is alive, and that Stage Alive! will be among the first to present concerts in 2021. Once given the green light, the Culpeper County High Schools promptly confirmed the dates we had negotiated with our artists, and we are off to the races - that is, printing our colorful brochures and ordering tickets. To give you a heads up, and let you mark your calendars, let me share the schedule: Sept. 9: The Diamonds, Lets Rock Broadway, Eastern View VHS Oct. 2: The Richmond Symphony, Culpeper County HS Nov. 12: Ted Vigil, A John Denver Tribute, CCHS Feb. 3, 2022: The Peacherine Society Orchestra, EVHS March 12, 2022: America’s Sweethearts, CCHS April 23, 2022: Emmet Cahill, Irish Tenor, EVHS The first three are encore performances from performers we have so much enjoyed in past seasons. The 2022 performers will be new to our stage, and if you can’t wait for the brochure to meet them, visit www.stagealive.org for a preview. Stage Alive! has over 400 subscribers that have carried over their subscription from the canceled season. In July, we will mail concert brochures for the new season, and that mailing will indicate if you are already subscribed. We are looking forward to bringing this lineup to you and reviving Stage Alive!
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Veterans Golf Tournament
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Many years ago, maybe in 2015, a lady named Marie Barrett transferred into our Lake of the Woods Garden Club from the Manassas Garden Club, and asked why we were not collecting for Penny Pines? Our club had no idea what she was talking about. She soon had us collecting our pennies to replant trees in our National Forests. Shortly thereafter, the LOW Garden Club oversaw providing table centerpieces for our Shenandoah District Meeting. So, our club members gathered Mason jars and painted green pine trees on them with red Penny Pines lettering to be used as collection jars. We also made 5” x 7” posters and bookmarks as handouts. At the District meeting, we asked how many did not know what Penny Pines was. Almost every hand in the room went up – and so the collections began. Joy Poole soon became the VFGC Penny Pines state chairman, so we gathered more Mason jars, painted more collections jars, and made more posters and bookmarks to give out at various VFGC district and state meetings. To date, from 2015 to May 2021, VFGC clubs have donated 408 plantations! As each plantation represents $68, we have donated a total of $27,744! So many trees have been planted thanks to the efforts of one woman. Thank you, Marie Barrett! Last December, Joy applied for an award to recognize the efforts our VFGC members put forth for the Penny Pines project. She is proud to share with you, and to thank you, as all of us played a part in our winning the 2020 National Garden Club Hazel Johnson Conservation Education award. Please keep passing the collection jars, so we can plant more trees! The LOW Garden Club is a member of the Shenandoah District, the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and the National Federation of Garden Clubs.
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The Lake of the Woods Men’s Golf Association Veterans’ Golf Tournament benefitting Fisher House Foundation was held on a soggy Lake of the Woods golf course Saturday, June 12. One hundred golfers braved the adverse playing conditions supporting this worthy cause. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world, including Virginia. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $500 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. The MGA’s goal for 2021 was to provide a $15,000 donation to Fisher House. We exceeded that goal by several hundred dollars, thanks to the many LOW residents and local businesses in the Locust Grove, Culpeper, and Fredericksburg area. A donor list is displayed on the MGA bulletin board in the Woods Center. The opening ceremony began with the LOW VETS presenting the colors of each branch of our armed forces. The pledge of allegiance was recited, followed by the singing of our national anthem by MGA member Charles Mincey. Board member Heidi Brown then related her personal knowledge of two families who directly benefitted from Fisher House. Over $4,100 in non-cash contributions were awarded to tournament winners and participants. Big winners of the day were: Flight A Dave Lloyd Steve Broaddus Mike Dearring Jim Corsones
Flight B Matt Kube Paul Hibbs, Jr Matt Hibbs Steve Creegan
Flight C Pat Shrader Heidi Brown Carolyn Erbaugh Jenny Reilly
Show Stoppers and Upcoming Shows by Sandra Frame, LOW Players
A special thanks to those who came to the Clubhouse deck to eat, to be entertained, and to support our Show Stoppers singing group on June 18. They will be returning to that deck on July 16, to offer more entertainment. Reservations can be made through the Clubhouse for that event. Auditions for The Addams Family are over, a cast has been chosen, and rehearsals start in July. Mark your calendars for the play dates: Oct. 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24. We will be returning to the Community Center with the more traditional seating arrangement. Tickets will go on sale in September. This is a fun musical for all ages featuring a whacky paranormal family, a “puppy love” story, and some “normal” human others. Finally, the Christmas concert, We Need a Little Christmas, is scheduled for the week before Christmas. There will be more about this concert as we get a little closer to that time.
Flight D Bernie Hamilton Brian Hamilton John Hamilton Wayne Cook
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Ladies closest to the line - Sharon Carmical Men’s closest to the line - Keith Himmelberger Ladies closest to the pin - no winner Men’s closest to the pin - Bill McClary After the match everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon catered by the Fareways Cafe. The MGA would like to thank the golfers, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, LOW VETS, ProShop staff and Fareways personnel for making this tournament a great success.
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Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers (they burn at up to 2,000 degrees). Older children should use them only under close adult supervision. Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands Never light them indoors Only use them away from people, houses, and flammable material Never point or throw fireworks at another person. Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting. Never ignite devices in a container Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks! Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding. Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
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The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia govern the use of Fireworks on private property within Lake of the Woods. No Fireworks may be discharged on LOWA property except with the permission of the General Manager. Prohibited Items: the following types of Fireworks require a permit to be discharged on private property: firecracker, torpedo, skyrocket, or other substance or thing, of whatever form or construction, that contains any explosive or inflammable compound or substance, and is intended, or commonly known, as fireworks and which explodes, rises into the air, travels laterally, or fires projectiles into the air. Allowed items: The following types of Fireworks do not require a permit to be discharged on private property: sparklers, fountains, Pharaoh’s serpents, caps for pistols, or pinwheels, commonly known as whirligigs or spinning jennies.
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Lake Youth Foundation Awards Scholarship
by Gene Mulholland, Communications
The Lake Youth Foundation was proud to award a $1,000 scholarship to Virginia McGlothlin, who graduated from Orange County High School this year. She will be attending James Madison University in the fall and plans to major in History. All applicants are judged on academic achievement and community service. The Lake Youth Foundation has awarded $44,000 in scholarships since our organization was formed in 2005. If you would like to donate to LYF’s Scholarship Fund, please mail your check to P.O. Box 964, Locust Grove, VA 22508. If you have any questions, contact Lois Powell, Scholarship Chairperson, by email at info@lakeyouth.org. You may also visit our website at www.lakeyouth.org. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to funding programs and events for Lake of the Woods youth.
Flight A Flight B Flight C Alan Lofdahl Delaney Jewell Steve Donohoe Rich Cox Keith Himmelberger Bernie Hamilton Dave Lloyd Paul Hibbs Roy Stein Lem Forrest Mike Rieley John Ferrante
Flight D Claude Rogers Harry Lee Bill McClellan Larry Cooney Bob Mackes
MGA Senior League On June 10, the MGA Senior League team traveled to the Culpeper Country Club and saw their four-game winning streak end. Contrary to previous matches, the LOW team could only garner three wins and a tie of the nine individual matches. For LOW, Alan Lofdahl and Keith Neeley (10.5-7.5); Mark Strickler and Terry Sindt (10.5-7.5), and Bob Hoh and Gene Mulholland (9.5-8.5) were victorious. Steve Broaddus and Steve Cain earned a tie (9-9). The MGA Senior League team traveled to Fawn Lake on June 17, where they suffered their second consecutive defeat. As in their previous match, LOW could only manage three wins and a tie of the nine individual matches. The winning twosomes were Eric Barnes and Steve Broaddus (9.5-8.5), Steve Cain and Jim Funk (9.5-8.5) and Paul Hibbs and Gene Mulholland (10.5-7.5). Dave Lloyd and Mike Snelson tied their Fawn Lake counterparts (9-9). The team’s record stands at 4-3 as the first half of the regular season ends. They next play on July 8, with a home match against Regency Blue. Chip Shot A man tees up at the first hole. Suddenly, a woman wearing a bridal gown comes running toward him. “You bum! You bum!” she screams. “Aw, c’mon, dear, he says. “I told you only if it rains.” Reminders 1. Follow cart rules 2. Fill divots with sand 3. Repair ball marks on greens (yours and others) 4. Rake bunkers and leave rakes outside of bunkers 5. Enter scores
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MGA Day After an off week, MGA Day reconvened on June 16. Thirty-eight members competed in a modified Stapleford match. The individual winners were as follows:
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Orange County Supervisor’s Letter
Lake Currents July 2, 2021
The Virginia General Assembly recently doubled the allowed fines for littering. A Public Hearing was held on a new county littering ordinance and several citizens provided comments in favor of the new ordinance. The Orange County Board of Supervisors subsequently enacted the littering ordinance which would make it unlawful to dump or otherwise dispose of trash, garbage, refuse, litter, a companion animal for the purpose of disposal or other unsightly matter on public property, including a public highway, right-of-way, property adjacent to such highway, or on private property without the written consent of the property owner. If the trash or garbage has been ejected from a motor vehicle, the owner or operator of the vehicle shall be presumed to be the person ejecting such trash or garbage. A person convicted of such a violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,500. It is recognized that a law enforcement officer seeing such a violation is not highly likely, but signage to let county residents and others passing through the county know of this ordinance, may help to reduce the amount of trash that accumulates along our roads. As an indicator of the ongoing littering problems, 20 youth volunteers in the Town of Orange held a clean-up in the main street area. This was done in coordination with the Orange County Office on Youth. They picked up over 6,500 cigarette butts during the clean-up; some of the disgust comments made by these young volunteers may impact their future attitude about smoking. On a positive note, for waste disposal, the electronics recycle event conducted in May served 80 vehicles and collected 17 pallets of electronic material that will not end up in the landfill with its potential for ground water contamination. The county plans a hazardous waste collection event this fall, and further information will be provided later. The Wilderness Crossing developer recently held a public town-hall-type meeting in which the proposed development was presented. About 60 people attended, asked questions, and provided comments. For those who were unable to attend, a replay of that presentation is planned to be placed on the Wilderness Crossing website (https://wildernesscrossingva.com/lifestyle). At a recent meeting, the Supervisors held a Public Hearing to get input from the citizens and subsequently approved the Secondary Six-Year Plan for roads in Orange County. This plan sets priorities for the Virginia Department of Transportation secondary road improvements over the next six years. Roads such as Routes 3, 20 and 522 are not within the secondary road system, and are not included in this plan. Although VDOT has Orange County projects involving bridge repairs, construction of a roundabout, and safety improvements, the Six-Year Plan deals primarily with surfacing treatments on unpaved roads. VDOT works with county officials to determine what roads will be surfaced with traffic counts being a significant factor in road selection. VDOT allocates Orange County about $300,000 to $400,000 per year for these treatments. However, the cost of these road treatments is about $300,000 a mile, so only about a mile can be completed each year. For longer stretches of roads, funding may be set aside for several years so such projects can be completed at one time. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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COMPUTER REPAIR - by Tech Sense, Inclusive IT support. 9 years supporting LOW, 540-656-7571. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONCRETE PATIOS and stamped concrete patios. 540-845-1047. Class A Contractor, LOW resident. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CONTRACTOR - HIRE a Professional without all the material and subcontractor mark-ups. Credit cards accepted 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT PIPE Replacements 540-718-3794. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. DAN The HANDYMAN Carpentry, painting, power washing, and gutter cleaning. Free estimates.540-841-7450. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. Licensed and Insured. 540242-1532. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DECK STAINING/Painting/ Sealing. Call Mark 540-845-1816. DONAHUE HOME Improvements Additions, sunrooms, screen porches, bath remodels, decks. Over 30 years experience. We do it all and do it well! Resident since 1967. 540-220-2764. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FLOORING - HARDWOOD/Tile/ Laminates. Call Mark 540-845-1816. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE INSPECTIONS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589.
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replacement. We would love to help with your boat’s canvas and cover upholstery needs. Affordable and High Quality. Call Sam at 570-4494540 for an estimate. BOBCAT WORK - Lot Clearing, Grading, Gravel Driveway Spreading. Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. BRICK/STONE Masonry Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Homeward Bound Care, LLC. Take charge State Certified Insured CNA/RMA. Can manage all the patients needs. No worries when you need short term or long term care day or night. Diane, 540-388-2930. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 540-898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com. CLEANING & INSPECTION Services 540-845-1816. Rental cleanouts, New home buyer cleanings, weekly & bi-weekly cleaning services available. Please call Larry at 540-920-7880. COMPLETE LAWN Care Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072, Travis Stanley.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 25-YEAR NO Clog Guarantee Aluminum Gutter Guard Installation. Ask Luke Zello, 540-460-3589. 30+ YEARS RESIDENT. Animal Care and House Cleaning. Call Linda 540-220-2138. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ABOVE ALL Else, Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. ADDITIONS, ROOF Replacement, Kitchen/Bath Remodel, Deck. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. ALL AMERICAN Lawn Services, LLC. Free Estimates, Lawn Care, Mulching, Fertilizing, Aerating, Leaves & Brush Removal, and Trimming of Bushes. Please call Anthony at 540-809-7890. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. APPLIANCE/JUNK Removal. LOW resident 8 years. Quick, reliable, affordable. Call Cluster Ducks 571-409-0211. Check out our Facebook page. ARE YOU looking to get your house cleaned? Need someone who is affordable? I offer the best service at a reasonable price! I’m living in the lake and I have special treatment for my neighbors retired people! Give me a call and we’ll get a great deal! Wanda 434-825-3774. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Handyman Service, 540-735-7977. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BATHROOM/KITCHEN Remodel, Call Mark 540-845-1816. BOAT COVERS and CANVAS REPAIR Boat Covers, Boat seating, and Custom Boat Canvas repair and
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Wanted WANTED: SEEKING to lease/ rent dock space from private party for 20’ pontoon boat. Very flexible on terms, conditions and cost. Please call or text to 571-279-5702.
Misc. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $1195 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check, drug screening, CPR, uniform, B/P cuff. Next Start Date: Aug. 28, 2021. Info: 703-402-2509. ROUTE 20 FLEA MARKET – Open Saturdays, Sundays & holiday weekends from 7 AM-7 PM. Rent a space. Food trucks welcome. 34477 Constitution Hwy (Wendell’s Laundromat). Call Shelva 540-8546157 or 540-661-8399.
Employment PHYSICAL THERAPIST. Lakeside Manual Physical Therapy in Unionville is seeking another physical therapist to join our team. 45 min one on one appointments. Full time, Part time, or PRN available. Please email: billing@mountainsidept.com for additional information.
Deadline for submissions to the July 16 issue of Lake Currents is July 2. Deadline for submissions to the July 30 issue of Lake Currents is July 19.
LOWA Employment CLUBHOUSE - Part-Time SERVERS. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and energy. Work schedule includes the hours of 4-10 PM Wednesday through Sunday along with some holidays. If you are 18 or older, have a positive, out-going personality and are a team player, this job is for you. Some restaurant experience preferred. Part-Time HOST/HOSTESS to welcome/greet guests, manage timely guest seating, excellent customer service, good communication skills and some computer knowledge. Part-Time LEAD COOK. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be able to prepare, portion and cook food products with competency in other areas of food preparation. Looking for team players. Previous experience desired. Part-Time BANQUET SERVERS. Provide excellent customer service when serving guests; assist with Banquet set up and tear down. Must be able to work flexible hours. Part-Time BANQUET AND LOUNGE BARTENDERS. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Must mix and serve beverages and possess superb customer service skills. TIPS certification will be provided. One-two years experience desirable. CLUBHOUSE- Full-Time SOUS CHEF. Will work with Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, oversee staff, assist with menu preparation, ensure quality and freshness of food products, monitor ordering and stocking. Five+ years previous restaurant experience in similar position, restaurant industry knowledge along with formal culinary training. EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Part-Time STABLE WORKER. The successful, dependable candidate will assist with barn chores, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses, and blanketing when weather requires. Additional duties may include assisting with pony rides and parties, trail rides, and helping with shows and other special events. Previous experience working with equines required. FAREWAYS – Part-Time SERVERS are needed to assist with Café operations. Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Some restaurant experience preferred. Good communication skills and team spirit important. Part-Time LINE COOKS needed to accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit.
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PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PET-SITTING / DOG Walking. Lisa Ward of “Ward of the Dogs” specializes in Lake of the Woods dogs. Your house or mine. To discuss your pet-sitting needs, call 520-612-5190. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Call 540-642-2349 or email: jnave@comcast.net. Licensed/Insured. $140 all houses! PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REPAIRS & ROOFING. Install new and repair any small roof issues-don’t wait until they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. Best warranty. 540-972-9444 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. ROOFING and REPAIRS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SELLING? DON’T want the stress/expense of fixing & waiting for your house to sell when you could close in two weeks? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-2877143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800, Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@ gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. STAINLESS STEEL Wire Railings, New. 540-845-1047. 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. TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. TYLER’S HARDCORE Tree Service - We Get the Job Done. Tree and stump removal from storm damage, mulching, lot clearing, backyard clearing, hauling, and tree trimming. Dead wood limbs removed out of trees. You will be pleased with my work when we are finished. Payment due when work is completed. References upon request. Call us 24/7 at 540-860-6550. WATER / SEWER LINE replacement and repair. Class A Contractor. 540-8451047. 35 years at LOW. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WE BUY Houses & Fix yours! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Repairs and Replacement. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773.
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HANDYMAN PLUS - 34 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. Serving LOW over 20 years. I don’t claim to know it all, and I can’t do it all, but what I can do, I do well. To inquire and for a free estimate, call Erich 972-2664. HOME HEALTH CARE Aide - CNA with 20 years experience caring for the elderly in LOW is currently available to take care of your loved one in your home. References are available upon request. Please call Mary Green at 540-661-8685. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. INFANT & TODDLER Childcare, my home 6 AM-6 PM. I will also prepare your toddler for kindergarten. Years of experience with great references! Please call 540-340-2868. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, Installation, Maintenance. Professional Tree Removal. Excavations- basements, water lines, lot clearing. Residential, Commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@ gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LAUNDROMAT, WENDELL’S – 10 New Washers! Open 7 days a week, from 4 AM-7 PM. 34477 Constitution Hwy. Call Shelva 540854-6157 or 540-661-8399. 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/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. M.A.N.’s REMODELING, INC. Drywall and remodeling. When you see the name Mark throughout these ads it is tied to my company. All work guaranteed for at least 1-year. Insured for your peace of mind. Don’t fall for contractors that markup materials and subcontractors. I am personally on every job working beside my guys. Show me a proposal by a licensed and insured contractor and I will beat their estimate. L.O.W. resident for 11 years. Free estimates. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better finish. Call Mark 540845-1816.
General applications are always welcome. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE
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