The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 18, No. 1
540.972.2237
LOWA.org
LOWA Zoom Background Photo Contest We are excited to announce the LOWA Zoom Background Photo Contest. We are looking for great photographs that showcase our community and amenities. Perhaps you have already taken some fantastic shots, or maybe you want to explore LOW and take some now. Photos should not feature people. Photos may be landscapes, abstracts or architectural. They may be taken from a serious or humorous perspective but should be appropriate for use on a work Zoom conference call. Any type of camera may be used to take the photo. Got your cell phone handy? Then snap a great shot and send it to us! Winners will receive LOWA Gift Certificates (no cash value) and will be announced on social media. LOWA Gift Certificates will be awarded as follows: first place $50, second place $25, third place $10. Winners will be selected by the LOWA Communications Staff. All decisions are final, including any disqualification due to contest rule violations. Please see below for contest rules & entry instructions. All eligible entries will be uploaded to LOWA.org on May 22 for members to view. Photos must be submitted by Monday, May 18, to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org. Contest Rules All members and tenants are welcome to participate. LOWA employees are not eligible to participate. Limit one photo submission per person. Photo entry email must include photographer’s (member’s) name and lot and section and phone number. Photos cannot include watermarks or text. Photos will be watermarked with the LOWA logo. All photos must be received by email and timestamped by Monday, May 18, 5 PM. Photos that feature illegal activities or violations of LOW regulations will be disqualified. Individual submitting the photo warrants that it is his or her original work. By submitting a photo for the contest, the photographer grants Lake of the Woods Association the right to publish the photo on all forms of media including but not limited to LOWA.org, Lake Currents, and LOWA Social Media. Final photos will be posted on Flickr and Facebook at the “No Rights Reserved” or “Creative Commons” license level so that people may download them and use them for zoom meetings.
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2 General Manager's Column 3 Association News 2-7 Board Minutes 3 Calendar 7-8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 18 Classifieds 18-19
Sunday, May 10 Happy Mother’s Day! Saturday, May 16 Boat Decal Deadline Wednesday, May 20 LOWA Regular Board Meeting via Zoom 2 PM, Community Center
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Meet Your Member Services Team by Charlie Maneval, Director of Finance
Today we spotlight Debbie Paxton from our Member Services Team. Debbie is the newest member of the team, joining us in August 2019. She has quickly become a key member of our team. Debbie bought her house here at the Lake in October 2018. Before joining the LOWA Team, she worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Kroger Pharmacy, where she served the residents of a small town in southwest Virginia. Her skills acquired working in this capacity prepared her well to work for us, especially during the Assessment period. Debbie enjoys working in Member Services and meeting everyone. Living and working at LOW provides her the opportunity to serve her neighbors while learning about life in a gated community. She Debbie Paxton appreciates living among like-minded neighbors who are quick to offer support, producing a strong sense of belonging. She encourages everyone to be patient when calling the Member Services area over the next couple of weeks as we work to get the thousands of stickers, decals, and barcodes out to everyone as quickly as possible. As a reminder, Member Services representatives are available from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday and from 9 AM to1 PM on Saturdays. If you have any questions for Member Services, please call 540-972-2237.
LOWA A Board d off Directorss Candidate e Announcement Three applications for board candidacy were received by the April 30 deadline. These members have announced their candidacy for the 2020-2021 Board : • Terii Vickeryy (Aprill 28,, 2020) • Carll D.. Clawson n (Aprill 30,, 2020) • Carll J.. Memmer (Aprill 30,, 2020) Candidates may also run for the Board of Directors by submitting a petition signed by at least 250 Voting Members who are eligible to vote in the election, one signature per Lot. Petitions must be submitted to the General Manager’s Office no later than 4 pm on May 15.
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed
TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
Wednesday, June 3 LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership Observe via Zoom 6 PM, Community Center
Vote in the ECC Referendum www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum support@vote-now.com https://vtnw.com/go/LOWAResend/
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LOWA Coronavirus Prevention Info www.LOWA.org/CoronavirusPrevention
Association News Lake Currents May 8, 2020
President’s Message by Clifton D. Wilks
At the May 2 Board meeting, we reviewed the actions taken by the staff concerning operations, given the COVID-19 pandemic. Those actions are updated on the April 24, as of 12 PM, report. The report can be seen on the LOWA.org website. hƩps://www.lowa.org/CoronavirusPrevenƟon These are the updates: On the Golf Course, Course Marshals will enforce social distancing. LOWA Committee Meetings are canceled through June 10 except for Environmental Control Committee, Legal and Compliance Committee, Investment Committee, and Rules Committee. Other committee meetings may be added as deemed essential with the approval of the LOWA Vice President. The Governor’s Stay at Home Order precludes Members from physically attending Committee Meetings. Committee members, Staff, ECC Applicants and LCC Defendants must keep six-foot social distancing and comply with the 10-person limit. Zoom capability is available for committee meetings. LOWA Security encourages use of TEKControl. LOWA Parks and Recreation: there are beach sand restrictions in place limiting the numbers of individuals on the sand. Loyalty Points Program points earned before April 30, 2020 are carried over until July 31, 2020. Community Wide Events in May and June may need to be delayed or rescheduled. The GM will announce the tentative schedule for community wide events by May 8. The GM will also announce if LOWA will phase in other amenities such as the fitness center, playgrounds, ballfields, courts, and campgrounds. LOWA may use a phased approach to offering events and opening amenities based on the Governor’s announcement. Community wide events include: Event
Potential Covid-19 Delay
May 22 Concert on the Point
Possibly Rescheduled for VA Reopening Phase 3
May 23 Opening of pools
Within 7 or 8 days from the end of VA Reopening Phase 1
July 3 Independence Day Celebration
Almost certainly rescheduled for September 5, 2020 Any actions that LOWA takes will be consistent with guidelines and/ or restrictions published by the Governor’s office and other appropriate governmental institutions. The Governor’s announcements from May 4 are being reviewed and applied to Lake of the Woods by the staff at this time. Continue to follow all published COVID-19 guidelines to maintain your safety and the safety of others. Look for published updates soon. We on the Board are getting accustomed to virtual meetings and have found that meetings have tended to be shorter in duration. Nonetheless, all scheduled business is being accomplished.
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Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Cliff Wilks Vice Pres.: Jennifer Zukowski Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Pete Brown Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
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Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting May 20, 2020 2 PM, Community Center 12:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:00 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: May 2, 2020 3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 4. REPORTS 4.1 Officer Reports A. Coronavirus and LOWA’s Response B. Executive Session Actions C. Committee Changes D. Referendum Update 4.2 General Manager Report A. Coronavirus and LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations Internal Control Quarterly Report 4.3 Committee Liaison Reports 4.4 Committee Reports A. Pickleball/Tennis Committee – Tena Marangi, Co-Chair 5. PRESENTATION 5.1 Storm Drainage Hot Spots Studies and Preliminary Cost Estimates A. Monroe Street at Lakeview Parkway Culvert Assessment - Nick Blankenship, Stormwater Inspector B. 10th Fairway Redesign Assessment - Chester Guzeck, Assistant General Manager 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving the Golf Business Plan 6.2 Discussion of Boat Maintenance at Marina and Marina Parking Lots 6.3 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Proposed Amendments to Bylaws Article IV.6, Meeting of Members Regarding Voting by Telephone 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Actions Related to COVID-19 LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations A. Fitness Center B. Other Items 7.2 Consideration of Approving a Friends of Lake of the Woods Project to Raise Funds for a Shade Structure at the Clubhouse Pool Snack Bar 7.3 Consideration of Approving the 2020 LOWA Employee Manual 7.4 Consideration of Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 7.5 Consideration of Authorizing the Acceptance of a Loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration through Village Bank from the Payroll Protection Program 8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Special Meeting of the Membership, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Community Center 6 PM • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Community Center, 1:15 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open Session. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Community Center, 1:15 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT The Governor’s Stay At Home Order precludes Members from physically attending BOD Meetings. Instead, Members may either send comments ahead of time to Board@LOWA.Org, or attend the virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary.
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-9722278 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
Management by Paddling Around: Making Waves on the Main Lake Ninth in An Occasional Series
Regular Board of Directors Meeting May 2, 2020, Unapproved Minutes 9:15 a.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Clifton Wilks, Presiden Jennifer Zukowski, Vice President Walter Diercks, Treasurer Phillip Brown, Secretary Carl Clawson Heidi Brown
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 10:00 a.m.)
Absent Benita Forrest Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 9:15 a.m. for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 9:35 a.m. 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA AND GENERAL MEMBER COMMENTS: None. 4. REPORTS 4.1 Report from Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Lee Frame reported there were two public hearings last month, both addressing taxation topics. Given the downturn in the economic outlook, the Board decided against any tax increase for the
SUP The sun finally broke through the clouds last Sunday, so I decided to take my standup paddleboard on the Main Lake. I put in at the floating dock at Sailboat Beach near the Clubhouse and worked my way south along the eastern side of the No Wake Zone to Birchside Cove and back. The water was choppy heading out and I saw lots of members making waves and enjoying skiing, tubing, and fishing. Thank you to the many boaters using the ski flags to signal nearby boaters of a skier or tuber either preparing to ski or who has just fallen. Please remember to follow the Boat Responsibly Guidelines (see www.lowa.org/boatresponsibly ) during COVID-19, including limiting your boat to your family and not others. I saw one of the white swans just cruising along, seemingly unaffected by everyone making waves. When I reached Birchside Cove, I saw several turtles just right under the surface. I called Faye Mohler, the LCC Clerk from my office, and got a chance to visit (while social distancing) with Faye, her husband Bill Holt, and their Yellow Labrador Maisy at their dock. Faye has been working from home to during the pandemic to help keep the Holcomb Building population to 10 persons. Apparently, I was there on the dock long enough to wait out the choppiness of the lake. My trip back along the inside of the No Wake Zone buoys was smoother. I saw a LOWA buoy out of place and contacted Environmental Resources Manager Bobby Jones who reset it on Monday. Back on dry land I passed the Clubhouse Pool and saw Tanner Kelson from Swim Club Management Group hard at work preparing for the opening of the pools. SCMG will be ready to open when LOWA says open. At this writing all of us at LOWA are anxious to hear what Governor Northam will say about opening public and private facilities, with an eye toward getting our amenities open once it is safe to do so. Even then, we may need to tighten back up if social distancing guidelines are not followed. I will put out an announcement on May 8 about amenities and events. We are preparing to open the Fitness Center in the late May timeframe, with a limit of 10 persons allowed under Phase I in Virginia. Possibly May 15. At that time, we will only allow Annual Fitness Center members to access the facility. No daily members and no guests. We will use a reservation “tee time” system for checking in. Some equipment will be tagged out to create spacing. We will tag out every other treadmill and relocate stationary bikes, for example.
Lake Currents May 8, 2020
2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 10:00 a. m., and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. Roll Call: Secretary P. Brown confirmed the physical presence of President Wilks and General Manager Rodenberg. Directors Zukowski, P. Brown, Diercks, H. Brown and Clawson were present via speakerphone and video using Zoom technology. 2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Secretary P. Brown confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of Minutes of the April 14, 2020 Regular Board of Directors Meeting. Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the minutes of the April 14, 2020 Regular Board of Directors meeting. President Wilks explained the guidelines for the meeting using Zoom teleconferencing capabilities and how Board and member participation is being accommodated.
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
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See May 2 Board Minutes on p. 12 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-9722237. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Walk-in service is not available. Annual Assessment renewal must be done by mail-in, phone-in, or drop off. LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy., Locust Grove, VA 22508 Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Takeout/Delivery Service Only: Wed-Sun 4-9 PM Menus: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680 ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Amenities
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM: Walk-in times for Lessons/Pony Rides-10 AM, 11 AM Trail Rides, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
Golf Course: 7:30 AM-7 PM daily When the golf course is closed for play, members may use the cart path portion of the golf course for walking/jogging.
Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Takeout Service via Window Service Mon-Tu: 8 AM-9 PM Wed-Sun: 8 AM-4 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways Delivery Available!
Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Closed until further notice
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays
Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230
Marina – Gas Dock Sat/Sun only: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Memorial Day: 11:30 AM-6:30 PM
Pickleball: Closed until further notice Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Tennis: Closed until further notice Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays 3
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Board Seeks Member Input on Amending Regulation III, Registered Tenants Regarding Tenant Check Out Form and Tenant Fee Refund The Board of Directors is seeking member comment regarding proposed amendments to Regulation III, Registered Tenants Regarding Tenant Check Out Form and Tenant Fee Refund. Members who wish to provide comment or feedback should email the Board at Board@LOWA.org by 5 PM, Friday, May 22. What is proposed? Why? The amendment defines a hard deadline for Members renting their properties to return a Tenant Check Out Form and request a Tenant Fee refund for the unused months. Delays in checking out tenants could mean former tenants still have active LOWA ID Cards and barcodes and are able to come into the community and access the facilities and amenities. The proposed amendments help achieve Board Goal #8: Preventing Amenity Use by Uninvited Guests and help to improve administrative efficiencies in the Finance Department’s ability to forecast revenues and expenditures more accurately. Who proposed it? The GM and Director of Finance proposed the amendments to gain administrative efficiencies. The primary change sought is an amendment to require Members who rent their properties to return the Tenant Check Out Form and make their Tenant Fee refund request within 30 days of when the tenancy relationship ends. The Board discussed the proposal and then referred it to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney. What is the effect? Members who choose to rent their property will need to pay the LOWA Tenant Fee upfront, in its entirety. Members may then submit the Tenant Check Out Form and request a refund of the unused portion within 30 days of when the tenancy relationship ends. To punctuate the urgency to turn in the form and make the refund request once the tenancy relationship is at its end, the amendments will limit the refund of the unused fee to no more than one full month prior to the date of the refund request, plus the remaining full months before May 1. The proposed amendments to the regulations are highlighted in bold and reads as follows: III. REGISTERED TENANTS A. GENERAL 1. LOWA is a community comprised of single family residence dwellings. A Tenant is a Non-Member residing in a home in LOWA where the homeowner does not reside, regardless of whether any money or in-kind consideration is exchanged with the homeowner. The exception is the homeowner’s parents, children, brothers and sisters. 2. All Tenants (including Short-Term Tenants, who are deemed to be Tenants registered for thirty (30) days or less) must be registered by Members. A Registered Tenant is anyone who (1) meets the Tenant requirements in Subsection A.1, (2) has a properly executed Tenant Information and Acknowledgement Form on file with LOWA documenting the Tenant/Member relationship, including a listing and contact information of all occupants of the property and acknowledgement and consent to LOWA’s rules and regulations, and (3) has Tenant Fees paid by the Member in advance of occupancy, and if applicable, annually thereafter. Short-Term Tenants shall be registered through Member Services or entered into the Visitor Management System with LOWA Security. 3. Members with Tenants (including Short-Term Tenants) must pay LOWA the Tenant Fee for all of their Tenants. The Tenant Fee is a fee charged to Members who make arrangements with Non-Members to allow them to occupy their homes, in accordance with Paragraph 12.D of their Section’s Declaration. (See Regulation III.B). The purpose of the Fee is to compensate LOWA for the management and use of amenities and for the wear and tear on LOWA streets, parks, recreational amenities, assets, and resources by Tenants residing in the community. The Tenant Fee will be charged to the Member for each tenancy. The amount of the Tenant Fee will be set by the Board of Directors annually and will run in LOWA’s fiscal year from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. For purposes of measuring the length of any tenancy, one day of Tenant occupancy in a calendar month will be deemed as Tenant occupancy for that entire month. 4. Registered Tenants will be authorized to use LOWA amenities upon payment of applicable fees set forth in the Board Adopted Fee Schedule for such use. B. RENTAL LIMITATIONS SET BY DECLARATIONS OF RESTRICTION Lake of the Woods Declarations of Restrictions Section 4.B. states as follows: “Homeowners may rent up to two homes within Lake of the Woods to tenants who will comply with all Lake of the Woods Covenants and regulations. This provision applies to every lease application submitted to LOWA on or after March 8, 1998.” (Referendum August 1996).
Lake of the Woods Declarations of Restrictions Section 12.D, states in part as follows (except for Declarations for LOWA Sections 5, 9, 10, 12 and 18): “Additionally, the Association shall have the power to levy a tenant fee in an amount not to exceed the current annual charge upon the owners of lots occupied by other than the lot owners.” (Referendum August 2014) C. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Members who wish to lease their homes to Non-Members (Tenants) must complete a properly executed Tenant Form prior to Tenant occupancy and pay all Tenant Fees in advance. 2. Members will be responsible for the actions of their Tenants, including charges and summons for each occupant of the household as well as all guests the Tenant authorizes to have access to the community. (See Regulation I.G.) 3. 3. The Member’s account will be billed for all Tenant Fees and any other charges levied against the property, and the Member will be responsible for making payment, or assuring that such charges and fees are paid timely. 4. The Member will complete and submit the Tenant Check Out Form in a timely manner, but no more than thirty (30) days of when the Tenancy relationship terminates. Delays in submission may impact the total amount of Member refund. D. TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES Tenants must sign the Tenant Form which will require acknowledgement of and consent to any LOWA Rules and Regulations. E. ADMINISTRATION 1. LOWA will process Tenant Forms within five (5) days of receipt and will issue up to two (2) Tenant ID cards. The ID card authorizes admittance to LOWA and all amenities. All other authorized occupants must be issued other types of ID cards or guest passes. 2. The Tenant Form must be complete in all respects including the names and contact information and vehicle information for the Tenants and all authorized occupants who will reside in the home and their relationship to the Tenant. The Tenant Form will include the tenant’s acknowledgment of and consent to LOWA rules and regulations. In addition, LOWA will communicate any issues with respect to a Tenant-occupied home to the Member and the Tenant in a timely manner regarding violations of LOWA rules and regulations, charges, summons, etc. 3. If a Tenant Form is submitted by a Member’s agent, a copy of the agency agreement, or a signed statement by the Member and agent that the agent is authorized to act on behalf of the Member must accompany the Tenant form. LOWA will only communicate with a Member’s agent if a copy of the agency agreement or written statement is on file with LOWA. 4. LOWA will process the Tenant Check Out Form within seven (7) days of receipt and a refund of unused Tenant Fees will be issued. Tenant Fees for Annual tenancies terminating early will qualify for refunds based upon the amount of months left in the fiscal year (May 1 through April 30). Such refund will comprise prorated amounts representing all full months remaining under the lease term up through April 30 beginning with the full month on which the date the Tenant Fee refund request is submitted in writing to the Finance Department. 5. LOWA reserves the right to request from the Member or Agent a copy of the lease agreement with the Tenant. F. LOWA will accept a Tenant Form to sublease a property for single family dwelling use only. G. UNREGISTERED TENANTS Members who allow unregistered Tenants to occupy their homes will be issued a summons and must appear before the Legal and Compliance Committee for adjudication. If found guilty, the Member will be required to contact the Finance Department and register the Tenant in accordance with the requirements of this regulation and bring the account with LOWA to current status, including the payment of the summons and Tenant Fees in arrears.
Board Amends Regulation V, Regarding No Trespassing Signs on Private Lots The Board of Directors, at its May 2 meeting, approved an amendment to Regulation V, regarding No Trespassing Signs on Private Lots. This amendment was a revision to the one that was approved on Feb. 1 (see the Feb. 14 issue of Lake Currents to view the full approved amendment). The regulation needed to be further amended because the 3-inch lettering height is too big for the 16 inch by 9 inch sign. What is the effect? Signs will now be required to use 2 ½ inch lettering for “NO” and 1 ¾ inch lettering for “TRESPASSING.”
We are targeting June 13 as a possible opening of the Clubhouse and Sweetbriar Pools, with the thinking that is when Virginia goes into Phase II for gatherings of 50 people. Because it is such a large gathering, the Independence Day Celebration including fireworks for July 3 will almost certainly be postponed until Saturday, Sept. 5. The May 23 Concert on the Point will likely be rescheduled to later in the summer or cancelled. Clubhouse and Fareways will continue with carryout and delivery only until we get to the Phase II 50-person limit. We are anxious to get our amenities open to members, but we must be smart about it. There are two important questions regarding opening the amenities: “Can we open?” and “Should we open?” In almost every instance the answer is yes, we can be ready to open with new social distancing and cleaning requirements. But the answer to the second question must be weighed carefully. Our demographics tell us we have several vulnerable people living in our community. And so, choosing the right time to open facilities such as the pool, fitness center, and the outdoor playgrounds and courts is no small matter. I hope you are staying safe and I encourage you to follow the latest development on www.LOWA.Org.
by Chester Guzek, AGM, LOWA
The best smell of the spring is fresh cut grass; of course, this is my opinion. When living on the Lake of the Woods Golf Course, one can enjoy an open space back yard, the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of fresh cut grass.
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Ladies tee up on the green in front of some members’ homes.
I hope this helps to clear up some common questions related to living on the golf course. If you have any further questions, please contact the golf Pro Shop at 540-972-2230.
Lake Currents May 8, 2020
There are a few things to remember while living on the course: 1. The white stakes are out of bounds markers for golfers. The stakes do not represent one’s property line. When doing work in your back yard, please visit ECC to check your property plat that marks your corners. 2. When clearing your yard of debris, do not pile it on the golf course property. You must take your debris to 9.9. Golf maintenance will maintain, if possible, to the property line. If you place debris on the golf course property, it will be moved back in your yard. 3. Do not walk your dog on the golf course. Per LOW Regulation IX.2.c, domesticated animals are not permitted on the golf course. 4. Golfers are not permitted on your property. The Golf Pro Shop directs golfers to stay out of property owners’ yards. However, if a golfer comes into your yard to retrieve a ball, you may report the incident, with cart number, to Security. 5. The golfer is responsible for any damage to one’s property. If a window gets broken, the golfer knows to contact the property owner. If the golfer does not contact you, then please get the cart number and report the incident to Security and Golf Pro Shop.
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Lake Patrol Officers Howe and Jacobs are ready for a great boating season, and would like to ask all lake users to review LOWA Regulations Section X. Familiarize yourself with new rules that are in effect starting this year. Officers are available to perform watercraft safety inspections should you have any questions regarding USCG required equipment. Please have a safe and enjoyable boating season. See you on the Lake.
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Board Seeks Member Input on Amending Bylaws Article X, Committees, Regarding Formation and Responsibilities of Subcommittees, Virtual Meetings The Board of Directors is seeking member comment regarding proposed amendments to Bylaws Article X, Committees, Regarding Formation and Responsibilities of Subcommittees, Virtual Meetings. Members who wish to provide comment or feedback should email the Board at Board@LOWA.org by 5 PM, Friday, May 22. What is proposed? Why? The amendment authorizes committees to form subcommittees to help with the performance of committee charters and defines the limitations of those subcommittees. The amendment was proposed in response to a request from the Clubhouse Committee to form a subcommittee; upon reviewing the request it became apparent that the Bylaws were unclear about whether committees have the authority to do so. A secondary amendment, to Subsection 8.2, is also proposed. In response to new practices that have been put into place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is also a need for the Bylaws to better define the requirements for committees to hold a virtual meeting Who proposed it? The GM consulted with the LOWA Attorney who recommended the Board amend the Bylaws if the Board wishes to give committees this authority. The President and the GM collaborated on the amendment to Article X, Committees, so that there will be uniformity among the committees. The President proposed the additional language for the Virtual Meetings. What is the effect? The amendment spells out the subcommittee appointments, responsibilities, membership, renewal, coordination with the Vice President, and subcommittee recommendation review process. Members of a subcommittee shall be comprised of the voting members of the primary committee. The proposed amendments to the regulations are highlighted in bold and read as follows: ARTICLE X. COMMITTEES Section 1. General. The overall mission of Lake of the Woods Committees is to add value to the Association by advising and assisting the Board of Directors and the General Manager in carrying out their responsibilities to the Association. Their specific responsibilities and special characteristics or exceptions, if any, shall be delineated in their respective charters and approved by the Board of Directors. The Board may appoint or dissolve any committee as it deems in the best interest of the Association, except that the committees contemplated by Article II.6 of the Articles of Incorporation, shall be required. Section 2. Types of Committees. There shall be three types of committees: Required Committees, Standing Committees and Special (also known as Ad Hoc) Committees. a. Required Committees. The following committees shall be required: 1.Environmental Control Committee 2.Finance Committee 3.Legal and Compliance Committee 4.Maintenance and Ecology Committee (i) Environmental Control Committee (ECC). The ECC is the only committee whose specific powers and duties are granted and set forth in the Declaration, as amended. In addition, the Board may assign other duties and procedures to the committee which, in the opinion of the Board, will benefit the Association. Composition: The committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) members but not less than three (3) members in good standing appointed by the Board of Directors for three-year staggered terms. A quorum for ECC shall be three (3) members. After completing one three-year term, a member may be reappointed for a second three-year term, but may not thereafter be re-appointed again until after the lapse of one year. However, a member appointed to fill an unexpired term may then be appointed and/or re-appointed to serve two consecutive terms. Any vacancy on the committee shall be filled through appointment by the Board to serve out the unexpired term. (ii) Finance Committee. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to advise the Board on financial management and policy issues, and to provide to the Board financial analyses and projections to aid the Board in managing the efficient and effective use of the members’ assessments and the other fees paid by the members of the Association. (iii) Legal and Compliance Committee (LCC). The LCC functions as the regulation enforcement arm of the Board. The LCC holds hearings
and resolves allegations of violations of the Declaration and Rules and Regulations established by the Association. (iv.) Maintenance and Ecology Committee (M&E). The M & E Committee assists the Director of Facilities and the General Manager in evaluating the physical condition of all Association-owned facilities, grounds and equipment. The committee monitors current operations and assists with long-term planning. b. Standing Committees. In addition to the required committees, the Board may establish and appoint members to Standing Committees to accomplish its work. Standing committees perform a continuing function and provide advice and assistance over a broad range of issues of an operation. c. Special (Ad Hoc) Committees. From time to time the Board may establish and appoint special (or ad hoc) committees to advise the Board on specific projects, needs or issues. The Board may appoint as many members in good standing to serve on a Special Committee as it deems necessary. The Board may also appoint the General Manager and key Management staff to serve as nonvoting members. In establishing a Special Committee, the Board shall state the Special Committee’s assignment and an expected end date to complete the assignment. In any event, the Board shall have the authority to change the Special Committee’s assignment and/or dissolve the Special Committee at any time. The Special Committee shall remain established until dissolved by the Board. The Board shall also have the authority to remove and/or replace Special Committee members at any time. Section 3. Authority. Unless otherwise provided in the Declarations or as required by law, all committees function as advisors to the Board and have only that specific authority granted to it by the Board as outlined in the Committee Responsibility Section of its charter. Under no circumstances shall the committee Chair or any other committee member give direction to any LOWA personnel in dealing with committee matters except as approved by the General Manager. Additionally, no personal financial gain shall accrue from service on a LOWA Committee, except that requests for reimbursement of direct expenses, with receipts attached, may be submitted to the GM with the approval of the committee Chair. Section 4. Reporting Responsibility. The committees report to the Board. In addition to committee meeting minutes, oral and written reports shall be given periodically at the Board’s monthly meeting at least as often as specified in the committee charter. When a committee approves a motion requesting Board action, that motion will be forwarded in writing to the Board with a copy to the General Manager. A brief annual report of the committee’s activities during the preceding year shall be submitted to the Board by August 1 of each year, using a Board approved format. Section 5. Composition. Unless otherwise provided in the Declarations or as required by law, the provisions of this Section 5 shall apply to all committees except Special (Ad Hoc) Committees. All committee members shall be appointed by the Board from LOWA members in good standing. The Board in its sole discretion may remove a committee member with or without cause. Unless otherwise set forth by the Board in the committee charter, each committee shall be composed of not less than seven (7) voting members appointed for three-year staggered terms. A committee may have as many alternates and advisors as needed to perform committee activities, as requested by the Committee Chair, and as approved by the Board. Any voting member vacancy whether by term expiration, resignation, or removal shall be filled through appointment by the Board with the Chair’s recommendation. Family members occupying the same LOWA household may not serve on the same committee during the same time period. The Board may also grant exceptions to the number of voting members who may serve on a committee at any given time, based on the needs of that committee to carry out its mission. Such exceptions shall be stated under “Special Characteristics” of the respective Committee Charter. A member of the Board may serve as liaison to a committee as a non-voting member. Section 6. Organization. Each committee (with the exception of the Special (Ad Hoc) Committees) will elect the following officers from its committee members during its first meeting in September of each year for a one (1) year term and forward its new structure to the Vice President of the Board with a copy to the General Manager: a. Chairperson (Chair). The Chair is responsible for calling and conducting meetings, setting and submitting the agenda, and periodically, providing written and oral reports on committee activities to the Board and community as specified in the committee charter. The Chair must be a voting member of the committee. b. Vice Chairperson (Vice-Chair). In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair performs all the duties of the Chair. Vice-Chair must be a voting member of the committee. c. Secretary. To be elected by the voting members of the Committee,
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Governor Northam has issued a stay at home order effective through June 10. All committee meetings are therefore canceled except for the Environmental Control (ECC), Legal & Compliance (LCC) and the Rules Committees until after June 10. We will be in touch should the stay at home order be lifted prior to June 10 or extended beyond June 10. Please contact me at 540-3954816 if you have any concerns. ~Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Board Vice President
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or in absence of a vote, may be appointed by the Chair. The Secretary takes the minutes of all meetings, submits them in draft form to all Committee members. Following approval by the Committee, the Secretary submits the approved minutes to the Board of Directors, General Manager, Communications Coordinator, and all Committee members. In the absence of both the Chair and Vice-Chair, the Secretary shall act as Chair pro-tempore.
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Section 8. Meetings. The following apply to all meetings of the LOWA committees and subcommittees: a. Open Meetings. Subject to Section 55-510.1 of the VPOAA, all committee and subcommittee meetings shall be open to all members. Minutes shall be recorded and shall be available to all association members. b. Executive Sessions. Committees and subcommittees may convene in executive session for a period during any meeting in accordance with Section 55-510.1 of the VPOAA. c. Notice of Meetings. Notice of the time, date and place of each meeting of a committee and subcommittee shall be published at least three (3) business days in advance in a manner where it is reasonably calculated to be available to a majority of the Lot Owners. d. Agenda. The Committee shall provide a designated period of time during a meeting to allow members an opportunity to comment first on the committee’s business agenda and at the end of the meeting on any matter relating to the committee. The committee’s agenda must be posted three business days in advance of the meeting on the Association website. The Committee Chair is responsible for sending the agenda to the Communications Manager in a timely manner. During a meeting at which the agenda is limited to specific topics the comments of members may be limited to the topics listed on the meeting agenda. e. Electronic Participation. Committee and subcommittee members may elect to participate in meetings via telephonic, video conference, or other electronic means, including entirely virtual meetings, subject to the availability of conferencing equipment or software by LOWA. If the meeting place is a physical location, then two (2) committee or subcommittee (for subcommittee meetings) members must be physically present at the meeting place included in the notice. If the meeting place is a virtual conferencing platform, then such platform is the meeting place for notice purposes. All virtual meetings must be coordinated through the General Manager for time, date, and committee support. LOWA is not responsible for providing equipment to individual committee members to facilitate their participation f. Order and Decorum at Meetings. All meetings of the Association shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, or other widely recognized rules governing order and decorum in meetings.
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Monday, May 25 Memorial Day LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed Notice to Advertisers: The Communications Department/ Lake Currents will be available M-F, from 8:30 AM-5 PM, by email or telephone only. The Holcomb Building will be closed to walk-in traffic. Email: LakeCurrents@ LOWA.org. Phone: 540-972-2278.
Section 9. Voting. A quorum, or simple majority, of voting members needs to be present in order for a committee or subcommittee to vote on any motions presented at the committee or subcommittee meeting. Alternates, beginning with the alternate with the most longevity, shall be considered voting members when a quorum is not present. Any voting member, including the Chair, of a committee may present a motion for consideration by their respective committee and may vote in the same manner as other committee members. Only in Legal and Compliance Committee hearings in the event of a three-way tie on the matter of the amount of a monetary penalty, the Chair’s vote shall constitute the deciding vote. Advisers have no voting privileges. Voting by secret or written ballot is prohibited in any open committee meeting, except for the Legal and Compliance Committee. Absentee or proxy voting is not permitted. Section 10. Tenure. This Section applies to Committee members only. When a voting member’s term expires, resigns, or the member is removed from the committee the Board shall fill the vacancy, considering the Chair’s recommendations. The term begins at date of appointment as a voting member and ends three years after that date. After serving two three-year terms and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, a committee member may be reappointed for any additional period as determined by the Board at that time to ensure that a committee has a quorum of members or for any reason in the best interest of the Association. Once a Committee member’s tenure expires, they need wait for a one-year period before rejoining the same Committee. (Amended August 15, 2018)
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Section 7. Subcommittees. At a duly noticed open Committee meeting, a Committee may vote to appoint a subcommittee to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties and functions, subject to the following requirements and subject to the approval, further requirements, and/or further conditions of the Board of Directors, in its discretion: Subcommittees shall be comprised of no more than 3 members, all of whom must be voting members of the appointing Committee. Subcommittees shall be tasked only with those specific responsibilities set forth in the appointing Committee Charter as approved by the Board of Directors. Subcommittees shall be approved each calendar year at the appointing Committee organization meeting in September. The Vice-President of the Board shall be notified in writing by the Committee Chair of the appointment of any subcommittees, the members thereof, and purpose(s) of such subcommittee. Subcommittee recommendations shall be made to the appointing Committee, and only those recommendations duly approved by a majority of the appointing Committee members in a duly noticed open Committee meeting may be presented to the Board of Directors.
Section 11. Communication. a. Information Gathering. Committee and subcommittee members must have prior approval of the General Manager to contact third parties as necessary to gather information to carry out committee or subcommittee responsibilities. b. LOWA Legal Counsel and/or Government Representatives. Committee and subcommittee members must have prior approval of the General Manager to initiate contact with LOWA Counsel and/or Government Representatives on official LOWA business. c. Media. If approved by the General Manager and the committee Chair, committee and subcommittee members may inform local news media of LOWA-scheduled events and LOWA participation in outside events. All other contacts with the media on official LOWA matters will be conducted through the General Manager. Section 12. Liability Insurance Policy. The members and former members of the ECC, as required in the Articles of Incorporation, as well as the members and former members of all other committees and subcommittees, shall be indemnified, at Association expense, to the extent of coverage under the Association’s Directors and Officers Liability Policy, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with the defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding against them by reason of being or having been such member.
The Board shall have full authority and discretion to affirm, reverse or revise, in whole or in part, the decision of the Committee. The Board shall have no time deadline during which to decide an appeal, but the Board shall make reasonable efforts to make such determination at a Board meeting within thirty (30) days after an appeal has been submitted to the Board. The Owner will be invited to speak at the meeting during the Board’s consideration of the Owner’s appeal, unless the Board determines, in its own discretion, that the circumstances of the appeal warrant immediate consideration by the Board, irrespective of the Owner’s attendance at the meeting. Any decision or determination by the Board of an appeal shall be provided in writing to the submitting Owner and shall be final.
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The Board shall have authority to adopt and publish reasonable rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to appeals of disapprovals or denials of the Committee to the Board. 6. SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF RESIDENCES AND STRUCTURES C. The Committee shall have the authority to set up propose regulations to the Board of Directors pertaining to the height and size requirements for all other types of buildings and structures, including fences, walls, copings, etc. Any such proposed regulations shall require the approval of the Board of Directors.
The purpose of this meeting is to vote on each of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declarations of Restrictions which would (1) amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E and Section 6, subsection C of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (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. By vote at the Membership Meeting of March 3, 2020, the meeting was recessed and continued to June 3, 2020.
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Each Amendment is provided below. Language being removed will be shown with strikethrough, new language is shown in bold italics. AMENDMENT #1. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE B. The Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) members, nor less than three (3) members, with staggered terms, and shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Committee members shall be subject to removal by the Board of Directors and any vacancies existing from time to time shall be filled by appointment. A quorum for this Committee shall be three (3) members. (Ref. Mar 1990) A quorum for this Committee shall be a majority of Committee members.
Any such violation charges assessed against an Owner shall be collectible as an assessment, including but not limited to constituting a lien against such Owner’s Lot and being the personal obligation of such Owner. Vote.Now.Com, LOWA’s trusted agent, mailed on July 12, 2019 and emailed on July 15, 2019 proxy ballots, according to preference, to the Membership and emailed reminders with a link to the voting site. Vote.Now.Com sent email reminders on several occasions since then to the Members who have not yet returned proxy ballots. The proxy ballots include an “Approve” or “Disapprove” vote on EACH of the proposed amendments, above.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE D. The Committee shall approve or disapprove plans, specifications and details within thirty (30) days from the receipt thereof. One (1) set of said plans and specifications and details with the approval or disapproval endorsed thereon, shall be returned to the person submitting them and the other copy thereof shall be retained by the Committee for its permanent files. of completed plans, specifications, and/or details in accordance with this Section 5 and Section XVI of the Rules and Regulations, as determined by the Committee. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE E. The Committee shall have the right to disapprove any plans, specifications or details submitted to it in the event the same are not in accordance with all of the provisions of these Restrictions; if the design or color scheme of the proposed building or other structure is not in harmony with the general surroundings of such lot or with the adjacent buildings or structures; if the plans and specifications are incomplete; or in the event the Committee deems the plans, specifications or details, or any part thereof to be contrary to the interests, welfare or rights of all or any part of the real property subject hereto, or the owners thereof. The decisions of the Committee with respect to plans, specifications, or details thereof shall be final. (Referendum Aug 1996) In the event that the Committee disapproves or denies the plans, specifications and/or details submitted, the Committee shall do so in writing to the submitting Owner, providing the date of the disapproval or denial and the Committee’s basis for the disapproval or denial, which shall include any provisions of the Declaration (i.e., recorded covenants), Bylaws, Rules and Regulations (hereafter “Governing Documents”) which the Committee deems applicable and/or supportive of its disapproval or denial.
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Any disapproval or denial of plans, specifications and/or details by the Committee pursuant to this Section may be appealed by the submitting Owner to the Board of Directors (“Board”). The grounds for appeal are limited to (1) the Committee’s denial violates one or more provisions of the Governing Documents or applicable law or statute and/or (2) the plans, specifications and/or details submitted to and denied by the Committee are not regulated by the Governing Documents or law or statute.
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The appeal must be in writing, with the following information: (1) a copy of the submitted plans, specifications and/or details, (2) a detailed statement of the reasons for the appeal, specifically addressing the grounds for the appeal as limited herein, and (3) the remedy sought. Any written appeal must be received by the Board within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the decision of the Committee. If the tenth (10th) day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Holiday, such receipt of the written appeal shall be due no later than the next business day.
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Members are asked to vote “Approve” or “Disapprove” on EACH of the above proposed amendments. For those submitting proxy ballots electronically through LOWA’s trusted agent, Vote-Now.com, they must do so on or before 11:59 PM on June 2, 2020. Also, all paper proxy ballots mailed to Vote-Now.com must be received by Vote-Now.com on or before June 2, 2020, or paper proxy ballots may be provided to LOWA prior to the announcement of the closure of the voting at the Special Meeting by the presiding officer. Any person designated by a Member as a proxy holder on the proxy ballot must attend the meeting in person for that proxy ballot to be valid. If you should have any questions, please contact the General Manager’s Office at 540-972-2214.
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12. LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION H. In addition to all the remedies and authorities provided to it by this Declaration, the Bylaws, the Articles, the Rules and Regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Board of Directors has the authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations as may be permitted by, and so as to comply with, applicable statute, including a rule permitting the Association to levy and assess any violation charges established by the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (“Act”) or any other applicable statute.
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With the nation in hibernation, the Veterans Club would like to remind residents of the important historical days in May. Victory in Europe - VE Day - on May 8; Armed Forces Day on May 16; and Memorial Day on May 25. Today, the 75th anniversary of the World War II Allied victory in Europe, was supposed to be a three-day ceremony in the nation’s capital. The planned ceremony was cancelled; however, the pageant committee is encouraging all residents to undertake a national toast to the heroes of WWII at 3 PM on May 8 by standing up, raising a glass, and making the following toast: “To those who gave so much, we thank you.” Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May. President Truman, in 1949, declared it a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. He led the effort to establish a holiday for citizens to unite and honor our military heroes for their patriotic service. The first official Armed Forces Day took place on May 20, 1950. In honor of the special day, B-36 bombers flew over state capitals. In 1961, President Kennedy declared Armed Forces Day as a national holiday. In addition, Armed Forces Day plays an important part in educating society and expanding knowledge of the military and the role they play in the community. Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. This year on May 25, the nation will reflect and remember the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The nation honors those who lost their lives and did not come home, reflecting on their service, and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today. For information about the LOW Veterans Club and its activities, please contact club president Dan Greene at 540-972-0153 or email him at greene7841@gmail.com.
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With the hard work of Childhelp Founders Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara, April was designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1979 by President Carter. If you are catching up on movies these days, one not to miss is Lifetime’s For the Love of a Child, available on Prime. It’s the true story of the two actresses on Asian USO-type tours in late 50’s rescuing homeless mixed-race orphans- the beginnings of Childhelp. Instead of our annual Day of Hope Luncheon, Childhelp brought all chapters together for a video conference. The event provided an opportunity to assess what needed to be done in view of recent circumstances when large scale fundraisers are canceled across the country. So, at this time when we are distancing from the children, we engaged in contacting Congress, - Senators Warner and Kaine and Congresswomen Spanberger - informing them that Childhelp, too, needs funding, and requested consideration in relief bills. On a smaller scale, our member Barbara Robinson, known for her exquisite quilts, has been making hundreds of masks for people in our community, raising over $1,400 for the Village. These days, we offer appreciation to our donors who have supported us through the years. The idea (thanks to Barbara and Leslie) is when we order and pick up our take-out, we drop off an Auxiliary card to let them know we are here for them now. Please stop by Leslie’s house for your packet of cards (including list of restaurants). No need to call Leslie since packets are available in a basket on her front porch. Help yourself! Judy Swartout continues to follow through, alone, with Birthday Backpack wrapping operations. If you are interested In helping out, when the time comes that we can gather again, please, contact Judy, vatarheel@aol.com. For more information about our Childhelp LOW Auxiliary, contact our membership chair, Jill Humphries at janjinla@aol.com or 540-972-1179. Stay safe and be well.
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(L-R) Garry and Pam Archer and Carolyn Durphy load food donated to the AARP Food Drive. AARP Chapter 5239 held a “spur of the moment” food drive for the Wilderness Food Bank on Friday, April 17. This was done with an email blast to all our members. Pam and Garry Archer, along with Carolyn Durphy, loaded up their pickup in their driveway from 10 AM to 3 PM. Our members were quick to respond. It was a great day and, in the end, we took in about 1,200 pounds of food stuffs and $1,900 in checks. We delivered it to the Wilderness Food Pantry on Route 20, where Stan Lasover and John Beisheim received it off the truck. Thank you to everyone who turned out to respond to our request.
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coming year. Broadband initiatives are continuing, although no grants have been forthcoming for the project. Dogwood Village Senior Living and Nursing Home has been COVID-19 free so far. The Board is preparing for the possible lifting of restrictions on public activities in June. There are 36 reported cases of COVID-19 virus in the County, but it is not known if any are residents of LOW. 4.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff: No report. 4.3 Report from Allied-Universal Security Chief Scott Walker reported that calls from Neighborhood Watch members have increased, as have complaint calls due to more members staying home. There has been an obvious reduction in front gate traffic and incoming guest traffic. Lake patrols have started. May 15th has been designated “Wear It Out Campaign Day” to raise member awareness to wear life jackets when out on the lake. Security staff will be wearing life vests on their work shifts that day. 4.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. President Jeff Liebold could not attend the meeting but submitted a written report which was accepted by the Board. In April, there were 22 calls to the Fire Department, 9 inside LOW and 13 outside. Rescue received 11 calls, 5 inside LOW and 6 outside. Community Risk Reduction messaging continued throughout April. May messaging will focus on preparing boaters for an on-board fire. 4.5 Report from Orange County School Board: Representative Jim Hopkins reported that the School Board is meeting regularly but taking recommended social precautions in the name of safety. Schools are closed but teachers are working. Modifications are being prepared for commencement exercises to accommodate safe social practices and will be employed as recommended at that time. 4.6 Reports of Officers: President Wilks thanked the Community for cooperating with social distancing recommendations during the pandemic and for the caring spirit of many members who are helping others in the community. The Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer had no report. A. Executive Session Actions: None. B. Committee Liaison Reports: President Wilks reported that the Rules Committee continues to meet using Zoom distancing technology and will meet again in May. Most Committee meetings have been cancelled indefinitely, with the exception of those deemed essential, such as LCC and ECC. C. Committee Changes Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee changes as presented in the Committee Change List dated May 2, 2020: (D-20-44) Name Action Committee Teri Vickery Resigned Nominating Committee D. Referendum Update Secretary Philip Brown reported that 2090 Referendum ballots have
been returned, 1408 electronic and 682 paper. A reminder to vote was sent with the Assessment billings resulting in an increase in ballot returns. The next Meeting of the Membership to determine the status of the Referendum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center. This will be a “virtual meeting” as a quorum exists by virtue of the number of proxy ballots already cast. 4.7 Report from the General Manager A. Coronavirus and LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations The GM updated the Board on the current status of LOWA community activities and business operations, and potential event delays affecting the opening of the pools and fitness center. By May 8, a decision will be made on whether Independence Day events scheduled for July 3 will go ahead or be postponed until Labor Day weekend. LOWA will phase-in opening of the playgrounds, ballfields and courts as restrictions ease. The “use by” date for Loyalty Plan dollars has been extended to July 31st. B. March Financials In March we collected $66,328 in current year lot assessments, for a total of $6,764,259, or 97.3% of the FY2019-20 lot assessments billed. As of March 31, the Unaudited Income Statement of Budget-to-Actual Comparison Summary showed an unfavorable variance of $56,591. There is no expectation this variance will turn positive by the end of April. Our focus will be to minimize costs and manage resources to mitigate the financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The delinquency rate as of March 31 was 2.7%. FY2020-21 assessment billings were mailed on March 27th. Members who may be experiencing financial issues are encouraged to contact the Finance Department to discuss payment options. As of today, we have collected 65% of the total amount budgeted for the 2020/21 fiscal year. C. Lakes Management Report Construction contractor Docks of the Bay has substantially completed work on the Flat Run Forebay. On April 23, Spotswood Contracting installed the fountain in the 14th pond. D. Other Business LOWA’s Road Department completed improvements to the RV/Boat Storage Lot. Internet connections supporting communications between our main facilities were upgraded and Wi-Fi access points re-set. A new Jonas module was installed and is being evaluated. If results are good, members will be able to place Clubhouse and Fareways orders online for pickup or delivery. All canoe/kayak storage racks will be replaced in June/July by the Buildings Department, and an additional 36 racks will be added for distribution at several lake access locations. The Clubhouse is offering Mother’s Day takeout dinner specials for pickup or delivery.
See May 2 Board Minutes on p. 15
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Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is July 28 in the Community Center. You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Christy, 540-412-2470. 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. Paid Advertisement
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon, Wed, Fri, at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). 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. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org. 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. For info, please call 540972-9060 or www.lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, 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. Usually open the first
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May 2 Board Minutes from p. 12 4.8 Committee Reports Elections Committee: Chair Lisa McKinney reported the Referendum still has not quite met its goal of 2600 ballots. Sixty-two more ballots not previously cast were received from six mobile voting station events, but future station voting had to be discontinued due to close personal contact. The Committee is looking at a way to set up a “drive-thru” paper ballot drop off. Interested members are encouraged to join the Elections Committee to help handle the Referendum and upcoming Director elections. Members are encouraged to suggest questions for the Director candidates this year for the Channel 18 interview.
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Actions Related to COVID-19 LOWA Community Activities and Business Operations. A. Fitness Center Closing Review No action taken. Re-opening of the Fitness Center will be considered again at the May 20th Board meeting and again in June as pandemic conditions evolve. B. Financial Position and Operations, and Capital Outlook Director of Finance Charles Maneval summarized key information on LOWA’s current financial position, operations and capital spending outlook for the remainder of the current fiscal year, and for the first quarter of the next fiscal year. Updates will be provided to the Board on May 8 and June 10 based on feedback provided by government authorities. Strategies to optimize our financial status include application for a forgivable loan through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to support employee retention; adopting a temporary hiring freeze and eliminating overtime except in emergencies; ongoing reviews of operation centers to forecast cash flow and resumption of key operations, and delaying purchases and major operating expenses. The PPP “forgivable” loan has been approved by the Small Business Administration, but will require a vote by the LOWA Board to accept it. It is forecast there will be sufficient revenues to support all operations thru the end of July 2020, and overall LOWA remains financially healthy. 6.2 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. (D-20-47) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve entry to the lots in Case Nos. 20-0502-01, 20-0502-02 and 20-0502-04 on or after May 2, 2020 to perform maintenance as stipulated in the ECC Chair’s letters to the individual lot owners, and that the properties be billed for the cost related to such work in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Restrictive Covenants.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment the Proposed Amendments to Regulation III: Registered Tenants, Regarding Tenant Check-out Form and Tenant Fee Refund. (D-20-45) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents for member comment the proposed amendments to Regulation III: Registered Tenants, regarding the tenant Check-out Form and tenant fee refund. 5.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment the Proposed Amendments to LOWA Bylaws Article X: Committees, Regarding Formation and Responsibilities of Subcommittees. (D-20-46) Motion by P. Brown that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents for member comment the proposed amendments to LOWA Bylaw Article X: Committees, regarding formation and responsibilities of subcommittees. Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board amend the proposed version to be published in Lake Currents by substituting the following language for Item 8.e: “8.e. Electronic Participation. In the event it is impractical or unsafe to assemble in a single location as determined by the General Manager, Committee and subcommittee members may, if authorized by the General Manager meet in an entirely virtual platform via telephonic, video conference, or other electronic means, including entirely virtual meetings, subject to the availability of conferencing equipment or software by LOWA. If the meeting will be entirely virtual, in such circumstances the Committee or sub- committee must give notice of the entirely virtual meeting to LOWA members contemporaneously with notice provided to the Committee or subcommittee members, using the best available method given the nature of the impractical or unsafe circumstances, and the Committee or subcommittee must make arrangement for LOWA members to have access to the meeting through telephonic, video conference or other electronic means. All virtual meetings must be coordinated through the General Manager
for time, date, and Committee or subcommittee support. LOWA is not responsible for providing equipment to individual Committee members, subcommittee members, or LOWA members to facilitate their participation. Otherwise, when there are no such impractical or unsafe circumstances, meetings of Committees or subcommittees shall be held at a physical location, in which case Committee or subcommittee members may participate via telephone, video conference or other electronic means, subject to the availability of conferencing equipment or software by LOWA, provided however that at least two (2) Committee or subcommittee (for subcommittee meetings) members must be physically present at the meeting place included in the notice.” Vote on the original motion as amended passed unanimously.
See May 2 Board Minutes on p. 16
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6.3 Consideration of Suspending Regulation I.K: General, Amending Regulation V.H.7.c: Use of Property—Individually-owned and LOWAowned Property, to Modify No Trespassing Sign Letter Height Standards. (Resolution 2020-12) (D-20-48) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board suspend Regulation I.K: General; and adopt Resolution 2020-12, a Policy Resolution, amending Regulation V.H.7.c: Use of Property—Individuallyowned and LOWA-owned Property, to modify No Trespassing Sign letter height standards. I further move the Board direct the GM to publish the final amended regulation in Lake Currents.
8. SCHEDULED MEETINGS ď‚ˇď€ Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in the Community Center o Executive Session: 12:45 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m. ď‚ˇď€ Special Meeting of the Membership on Referendum: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center. ď‚ˇď€ Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in the Community Center. o Executive Session: 1:15 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a. m.
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LOWLINC is going “virtual” for its May Speaker Series, with a presentation that’s tailor-made for these unprecedented times we are living through. We are going to be talking about the tremendous health benefits that can be gained from…writing. Most of us think of writing as work. We write on deadline, for a grade, to compete or publish. But what if writing is play? What if writing brings pleasure, satisfaction and meaning? What if the act of writing makes blood pressure go down, not up? Nancy Pierce Morgan, Director Emeritus of the Arts an or g and Humanities Program at the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Nancy M Center, has devoted her career to helping people over the “I hate writing” threshold to – ‘Hey, this is fun!’ Through practice and research, she has contributed to evidence that suggests writing might be just what is needed to feel better. LOWLINC is offering her program on May 13. Learn how expressive writing--the simple act of writing thoughts and feelings--contributes to health and wellbeing. Participants will learn about the science behind this claim, hear stories of people who benefited from expressive writing, and, time permitting, try an exercise or two. No special writing skills are needed to participate. Come find out if writing might just bring more joy and meaning to life. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:30 PM. It will be presented via video conferencing, using the popular Zoom platform (please note that Zoom has fixed the security and privacy concerns that have been publicized). See our website at www.lowlinc.org for information on how to access the workshop. LOWLINC is pleased to welcome all Lake of the Woods residents to its free Speaker Series.
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On April 21, the Supervisors held the Public Hearings on next fiscal year’s taxes and budget. This was held using Zoom and was simulcast on You-Tube for public participation. Usually members of the public are present at these hearings and provide input about taxes or the budget. Since the public did not have the opportunity to comment in person, the public hearing was held open for a week so that citizens could provide written comments by regular mail or by email. Those comments were reviewed at the April 28 meeting, and then the public hearings were closed. The Supervisors then voted on the taxes and budget for the next fiscal year. The tax rate on real estate properties was affected by the recent reassessment of properties in the county. Virginia statutes do not allow the county to increase its revenues due to higher assessments by more than 1% without a public hearing on the increase. The previous tax rate was $0.804/$100 of assessed value, but because the total assessed value in the county increased by 13%, an equalized tax rate would be $0.72/$100 assessed value. Although the county originally advertised a real estate tax rate increase, the Supervisors felt that raising taxes during the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was not appropriate. As a result, some budget items like pay increases were cancelled. Even with the equalized tax rate, some property owners will see an increase in taxes if their property was reassessed at more than 13% above the previous assessment. Others whose assessment increased by less that 13% will see a tax decrease. All other taxes remained the same as last year. One item of note is that the real estate taxes are divided into two different segments now. Since fire and rescue service makes up such a significant portion of the budget, that service has a separate tax rate of $0.11/$100 assessed value and the regular real estate tax is $0.61/$100 assessed value. The total is still the previously discussed equalized tax rate. Normally, the county ordinance on receipt of taxes requires the first installment of real estate taxes to be paid by June 5. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ordinance due date was changed to June 20. Also, the ordinance was changed to allow payments as late as July 20 without penalty or interest. This is a one-time change and has no effect on future tax due dates. The budget for the next fiscal year is about $124 million. About 35% of that comes from local taxes including real estate, personal property and others. Some 27% comes from the state, mostly for education, constitutional officers and children’s services. For just the next fiscal year, about 13%, or $15 million, will come from financing for major projects including landfill expansion, broadband initiative, rehabilitating the Blue Bell Building for vocational-technical training and an addition and a new roof for the Gordon Barbour Elementary School. Federal aid and other local revenue make up most of the rest of revenue. Major expenses include school operations (38%), debt service (19%) and public safety (11%). With the school portion of debt service, schools are over 50% of county expenses. Other expense items include public works (8%), general government (6%) health and human services (6%), community development (3%), judicial administration (3%) and other categories totaling about 5%. The General Assembly took action to eliminate the local share of state recordation tax in FY21, resulting in a loss of $174,431 in our proposed FY21 budget. We had to make an adjustment in the budget after the Public Hearing to deal with the decrease. 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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3 LOTS For SALE in Section 7. Lot # 24, 25 and 27, near small marina/ back gate. $120,000 for all three. Purchase before Labor Day, 35k per lot. Contact Larry at 202-302-6216 or 540-972-0922,, for more details.
Services $100 CASH GIVEAWAY to anyone who refers us for a Roof Replacement that results in a signed contract. We guarantee the lowest prices / highest quality on roof replacements & include a 15 year labor warranty, free gutter cleaning, and complete clean up. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 1 CALL ABOVE All A+ BBB Rated, Ask Luke Zello Takes Care of It All. A Best of the Burg multiple category Top 5, HomeAdvisor Top Rated & Elite Pro, Home Depot Pro Referral, Class A Licensed & Insured family operated company, 20+ year LOWA residents. Our professional tradesmen love to work and we donate heavily to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of human trafficking. Protect yourself. Before you hire, verify licensed contractors at www.dpor. va.gov/LicenseLookup. See All of our classifieds & give us a call. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 30+ YEARS RESIDENT. Animal Care and House Cleaning. Call Linda 540-220-2138. A&T ENTERPRISES - Most repairs and upgrades. New toilets and water heaters. Deck repairs, power washing. Full bath remodel. No job too small. In LOW since 2012. References: Terry 412-760-4593. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ADDITIONS, ROOF Replacement, Kitchen/Bath Remodel, Deck. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. 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. ARE YOU Just thinking about selling in 2020. Market is strong, inventory is low. For no obligation consultation call or email Vassa Olson w/United Real Estate Premier. Serving LOW homeowners since 1991. Vassaatthelake@gmail. com or 540-840-9444.
ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BASEMENT BUILDOUT, Call Mark 540-845-1816. BATHROOM/KITCHEN Remodel, Call Mark 540-845-1816. 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 - Take charge State Certified Insured Nurses Aid. Can manage all the patients needs. No worries when you need short term or long term care. LOW resident. Diane, 540-388-2930. CARPENTRY, FRAMING or Custom Build-ins. Call Mark 540845-1816. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING DONE Right! Over 20 years experience. All supplies included. Free estimates. Call Maid4-Hire, Theresa 540-920-8277. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. 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 REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DAN’S PLUMBING, 24-hour emergency service, water heaters, drain cleaning, faucets, service and repair. 540-242-1532. 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.
PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates or email: jnave@ comcast.net. Licensed/Insured. 10% Discount for seniors and military. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRESSURE WASHING-Orange County Wash Pros provides house washing, surface cleaning, boat washing, roof washing, and more. Call us now for a free estimate at 703-424-5467. REMODEL - YOU have an idea? We’ll make it a reality. Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements. Call Mark 540-845-1816. 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. ROOF LEAKING - Give us a call for a free estimate. Leaky roof or new, we’ve got you covered. Call Mark 540-845-1816. ROOF WASHING by Orange County Wash Pros, knocks mildew, moss, algae, and dark streaks right off your roof! Call today for a free estimate at 540-424-5467. ROOFING and REPAIRS - We guarantee to save you $500 or more verses competitors on roof replacements. Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. 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. 540907-5800 or snapperjackyardcare@ gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off.
TIRED OF HAVING that nasty scum line on your boat? Call Orange County Wash Pros for a free estimate on boat washing and waxing today at 540-424-5467. TREE CARE/REMOVAL - Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WATER / SEWER LINE replacement and repair. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 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.
For Sale 42” GLASS TOP Round Patio Table w/4 Chairs (2 swivel rockers). Excellent Condition. $300 cash. 540-972-7515. FRESH EGGS for Sale. 6 1/2 miles West of LOW. 540-672-8069. LANDSCAPING BLOCKS For Sale $.50 cents each. Call 540-212-1102
Employment HELP WANTED: 2 laborers to work summer starting May 1st. Call Almer at 807-467-1915 or Lisa at 402-421-9222.
Yard Sale YARD SALE 327 Birchside Circle. Saturday, May 16, 9 AM-4 PM; Sunday, May 17, 10 AM-4 PM. You name the price for items. All proceeds to go to St. Jude’s and other charities. Please wear face masks and practice social distancing.
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LANDSCAPING MULCH, doubleshredded hardwood. Delivered on dump truck, 17 cu.yds. or 10 cu.yd. size loads. 540-825-1472. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. M.A.N.’s DRYWALL & REMODELING, LLC. Drywall and remodeling company. 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 mark-up 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. MEAL PLANNING, PREP and Delivery to LOW Residents. Healthy meals prepared by a Registered Dietition. Special diet accommodations. Call today to place your order, 540-760-5337, suzyrd67@yahoo.com. Eat Well, Live Well, Love Well. MOLD, MILDEW, Algae? No problem, call Orange County Wash Pros for house washing, surface cleaning, roof washing, boat washing, and more. Call us today for a free estimate at 703-424-5467. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCH DELIVERY - Doubleshredded hardwood. Call Brian, 540-219-7660 or 540-672-0355. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. P&D HANDYMAN Services 804-200-3556 Serving LOW Since 2018. Power washing, Painting, Gutter cleaning, Carpentry, Window cleaning. 30 yrs experience. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better finish. Call Mark 540845-1816. PAINTING & DECORATING - Interior/Exterior, Residential/ Commercial, Dry Wall Repairs, Power Washing, Free Estimates. Albert L. White, 540-399-1777. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate.
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DOG WALKING Services, please call 540-920-7162. 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. DRYWALL - NEW Drywall or Repair Work. Call Mark 540-8451816. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Call Mark 540-845-1816. FASCIA/SOFFIT Rot, Call Mark 540-845-1816. FLOORING - HARDWOOD/Tile/ Laminates. Call Mark 540-845-1816. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE ROOF Inspections, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Home Owner. Kenny Skeen, 540972-4326. HANDYMAN SERVICES and Remodeling. Local and Reasonable Prices! 35+ years. Skilled and Experienced. Everything on your “To-Do-List.” Call Raymond at 540604-1343. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. HOUSE WASHING by Orange County Wash Pros keeps your house looking pristine! We can remove dirt, mildew, algae and much more! Call today for a free estimate at 540-424-5467. INSULATION - GARAGE/ Basements/Attic/Crawl Space. Call Mark 540-845-1816. JORDANS LAWN & Landscaping - Spring Cleanup Specials! Any of your lawn, landscape and tree needs. Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing. Call 540-229-2678. 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, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING - PREMIER Arbor Services LLC. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming, mulching, stone work. 540-718-3794.
LOWA Employment Maintenance – Full-Time position: Groundskeeper needed to perform general landscaping maintenance tasks for routine and special events. Must have experience in operation of grounds care equipment. Positions requires heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions. 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 VA driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
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