Vol. 15, No 18
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Equestrian Center Dog Festival
Welcome Back to the Clubhouse
by Melissa Zukowski, Equestrian Operations Assistant Manager Here at Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center, if there’s one thing we love more than our ponies, it’s our dogs. If you swing by for a visit, there is a good chance you’ll meet one of management’s fine Dog Assistants- Layla, Cooper, CJ, or Sasha. We are all happy to announce the return of the Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center Dog Festival. On April 28 from 11 AM to 4 PM, we will be hosting a whole pack of canine friends. Our local SPCA and various dog rescues will be on site to help find forever homes for dogs in need. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host demonstrations of their K-9 partners’ abilities in the covered arena at 1:30 PM. Our equine friends will also be available for $5 pony rides from 11 AM to 1 PM and again from 2 to 4 PM. Come join us in celebrating all of our four-legged friends! All dogs are welcome to attend, but please remember to bring a leash. Give us a call with any questions at 972-2238.
March 23, 2018
by Ryan Richardson, Clubhouse Manager There are a lot of things going on at the Clubhouse this spring including Easter Brunch on April 1, Mother’s Day Brunch on May 13 and the deck grand re-opening, just to name a few. We have enhanced our menus, to include daily and monthly specials along with the always-tasty Prime Rib Nights on Friday and Saturday. If you are more into fish and seafood, our raw bar with local oysters, clams and shrimp is a favorite of the membership, or you can let Chef Robert tempt your taste buds with his fish and seafood specials. Come on in to the Clubhouse, and give it a try; you will LOVE it! Sunday brunch (the best deal in town - $13.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids under 10) continues every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with carving, omelet, and waffle stations. Starting April 15, we will be hosting Family Night Buffets featuring different themed buffets and continuing every third Sunday of the month from 4 to 7 PM - $11.95 for adults and $6.95 for kids under 12; this month’s menu will include Clubhouse Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, green beans with red peppers, pasta and potato salads with cookies and brownies for dessert! Bring the family out for dinner at the Clubhouse! The deck is being replaced and expanded this spring to accommodate more seating and live music. The Summer Concerts on the Point will return on May 25 and will continue on the fourth Friday of every month. The incredible Lake of the Woods Independence Day Celebration, with the best fireworks display in central Virginia, is scheduled for July 7. Keep your eye on our Facebook page for new events like Wine and Beer dinners and live music on the deck. We look forward to seeing you at the Clubhouse! CHEERS!
Early Boat Registration Ends March 31 There’s still time to get your boat registered early. Member Services is open Saturdays, from 9 AM-1 PM; and Mon-Fri, from 8:30 AM-5 PM. Decals are available for motorized (pink) and non-motorized (blue) watercraft. Please bring your letter with you when registering your boat. Attach one decal on each side of hull at forward end of the watercraft so that decals are clearly visible. Decals must be affixed to and displayed on watercraft in the water, on canoes and kayaks on LOWA racks, or in the designated Dry Sail Parking area by May 1 to avoid a potential summons. (Reference LOWA Regulation X.B.1). We recommend that after buying the decal, you apply it immediately to your boat. The Easter Bunny has his boat decal, and so should you. Hop to it! (Non-Powered Boat Decal = Blue, Powered Boat Decal= Pink)
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2 Association News 2-10 CARC Update 3 General Manager's Column 3 Bylaws 4 Board Minutes 6 Community Discussion 6-7 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 16 Classifieds 21-23
Thursday, March 29 Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Carl Clawson & Tom Sheridan 7 PM, Clubhouse
By March 31 Assessment Mailing to LOWA Members
Saturday, March 24 The Netherlands Market 10 AM-noon, Clubhouse Point
Wednesday, April 18 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
March Madness 7-9 PM, Community Center
Tuesday, April 24 LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership 7 PM, Community Center
Wednesday, April 4 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 7 PM, Community Center
LOWA Website Links Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Info LOWA.ORG/CAPITALPROJECTS dwellingLive LOWA.ORG/DWELLINGLIVE Lake Currents online: LOWA.ORG/LAKECURRENTS
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
President’s Letter
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda Community Center, April 4, 2018
by Leighton Cumming
To give you an idea of the potential effect of the proposed referendum, we need to look at what the effect would have been on some prior projects if the referendum had been in effect then. The proposed referendum would require 2,129 member votes in favor of any project requiring an expenditure of $500,000 or more. No source of funds is specifically exempted by the referendum, so using funds from assessments, reserves, insurance, gifts, etc., over the $500,000 threshold, would trigger a requirement for a favorable vote by 2,129 members.
6 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 7 PM 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
One example from the past is the replacement of Sweetbriar Pool, which was seriously damaged in 2016 by being drained too quickly by the pool management company we were using at that time. It didn’t make business sense to repair the multiple cracks in the pool, so a replacement was necessary. Insurance covered over $500,000 of the replacement cost, with the remaining cost covered by various reserves. Spending the insurance money alone would have required a member vote. It is doubtful that enough members would have voted in time for the pool to have been replaced for the 2017 swim season.
3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes 3.2 Report of General Manager A. February Financials B. Lakes Management Report C. Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update 3.3 Committee Reports A. Board of Examiners – Jon Anderson, Chair B. Planning Committee – Allie Felder, Chair
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
There have been some statements that Lake of the Woods doesn’t need two pools. On the contrary, both pools are heavily used. The only way we managed the summer that Sweetbriar Pool was closed was that everyone cooperated in taking turns using the pool. That cooperation included groups like swim team members and water aerobic exercise participants, plus people just swimming for fun. The only way we could manage permanently with just one pool would be if we had one much larger pool with considerably more parking than we have now.
4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS
Construction of the Community Center was another large project which would have triggered a required member vote if this referendum had been approved at the time of that project. There was enough controversy about building the Community Center that the amount of time required to get the number of votes could have delayed the project for a very considerable time. It’s hard to imagine how we would manage today without the Community Center. It is used for everything from Board and committee meetings to plays and pickleball.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents the Proposed Amendments to Regulation IV, Individual Behavior Regarding Rules for the Dog Park 5.2 Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendments to Regulation VII, Use of Campgrounds (Resolution 2018-5)
As time goes by, construction costs will likely increase. More projects will meet the $500,000 threshold, triggering the requirement for a favorable member vote before the project can proceed, resulting in delays for significant repairs and replacements.
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving a Contract for Maintenance Building Construction 7. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS
I urge you to vote disapprove on the referendum.
8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Community Center, 2 PM • Special Meeting of the Membership, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Community Center, 7 PM • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, May 5, 2018, Community Center, 7 PM
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Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Leighton Cumming Vice Pres.: Cliff Wilks Treasurer: Bob Hoh Secretary: Jennifer Zukowski Directors: Carl Clawson Jeff Johnson Tom Sheridan
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Roy Mayberry (rmayberry@LOWA.org)
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OPEN SESSION Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: March 21, 2018
*The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
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)
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). The inclusion of advertising, logos or web site links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by LOWA, Inc. of the products or services so advertised. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Management Improvement Plan Status Report by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
Project Cost Estimate: $5.14 Million ($5,135,324) Current Funding: $458,422 – Cash on Hand $818,000 – Year One of Member Assessment ($191/lot) to be billed in regular assessment $5 Million bank loan application submitted/pending approval Project Progress Design: 98 percent complete Permitting: State & County permitting in progress Virginia DEQ review complete Site Plan permit pending with comments received (Orange County, RSA, Soil & Water Conservation District) Building permit approved March 9, 2018 Bidding: Preparing for competitive bidding project April 2 for award May 5 (tentative) Preparing bid documents o Preparation and submission instructions o General conditions o Contract form (AIA A101 & A102) Identifying potential general contractors for direct contact Determining means of disseminating project announcement to other general contractors RFP for LOWA clerk of the works released March 6, due April 5.
Communication: GM planning Open House information session for mid-April.
ECC Approval Needed for Structures or Improvements by Matilde Barone, Covenant Site Inspector
Spring is just around the corner, and many of us will be turning to outside projects. Before you buy or build outside items, please be aware of our Restrictive Covenant 5A which states the following: “All plans and specification for any structure or improvement whatsoever to be erected on or moved upon or to any lot, and the proposed location thereof on any lot or lots the construction material, the roofs and exterior color schemes, any later changes or additions after initial approval thereof and any remodeling, reconstruction, alterations or additions thereto on any lot shall be subject to and shall require the approval in writing before any such work is commenced of the Environmental Control Committee.” We are not allowing rubber, plastic or metal sheds or storage containers. They do not conform to LOWA Regulations. We appreciate your cooperation and we are available to answer any questions you might have at 972-2211.
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Office (Woods Center): 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Q. It’s been almost six years “We see improvements since the Williamsburg in water quality Environmental Group measurements that show (WEG) Report that led to the water of both lakes with adoption of our LMIP. How are we doing? less suspended sediment, A. We see improvements in water less turbidity, and visually quality measurements that clearer water to greater show water of both lakes with observed depths.” less suspended sediment, less turbidity, and visually clearer water to greater observed depths. My favorite measure is water clarity as measured by “Secchi Depth”, measuring how far you can see down in the water. Secchi Depth at Keaton’s has improved from 1.82 feet in July 2013 to 4.11 feet in July 2017. We credit much of the improvement to our roadside ditch program and structural projects. Keaton’s Lake = 38,349 feet reconstructed roadside ditches; two structural projects completed: 13th Fairway Stream Restoration, and Eastover Park Water Quality Retrofit; one structural project in design: 14th Pond Project. In 2017, we did not need to treat Keaton’s Lake for harmful blue green algae, after having two treated outbreaks a year from 2013-2016. Main Lake = 20,917 feet reconstructed roadside ditches; with the first structural project (Flat Run Forebay) in design. We see several promising signs, but we recognize we have much work left to do. Nitrogen and phosphorous levels remain high in the lakes. Over the past three years, Total Nitrogen has been higher than the EPA recommended level. The Main Lake has averaged approximately 2.5 times the EPA standard, and Keaton’s Lake has averaged approximately 3 times the EPA standard. Over the past three years, Total Phosphorous has also been higher than the EPA recommended level. Both Main Lake and Keaton’s Lake have averaged approximately 3 times the EPA standard. However, 2017 Total Phosphorous results for Keaton’s Lake are healthier than comparative 2016 Total Phosphorous results. Q. What is the status of the Flat Run Forebay on the Main Lake? A. In design. LOWA is pursuing an alternative, “in lake” approach to catching sediment and pollutants. On April 18, the Environmental Resources Manager will brief the Board of Directors on his work with an environmental engineer on a conceptual plan. The project to build a
See General Manager on p. 9
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Equestrian Center: 972-2238 Lessons, pony rides, trail rides M-F 8:30AM-5PM Saturday & Sunday: by appointment, call by Friday 3 PM Fareways Café: 972-2216 Mon, Thurs-Sat, 9 AM-9 PM Tues-Wed, 9 AM-9 PM Sun, 9 AM-5 PM Fitness Center: 972-9680 Daily 5 AM-11 PM
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
Construction: Schedule May 2018-May 2019 Clubhouse Pool closed for Summer 2018 Planning temporary Fitness Center move in May to Clubhouse Lower Level
I hear from members who would like a status report on our Lakes Management Implementation Plan (LMIP) designed to improve the health of the Main Lake and Keaton’s Lake (aka Fishing Lake), and who would like to see progress on the LMIP during the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. The LMIP is being advanced, and I wanted to share some of the answers provided to inquiring members.
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Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update As of March 14, 2018
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Board Seeks Member Comments on Proposed Amendment to LOWA Bylaws Article X: Committees The Board of Directors proposes to amend the LOWA Bylaws Article X, Committees, and seeks member input on the proposed changes. Members are asked to review the proposed changes and are welcome to forward written comments on the proposed amendment to the board by April 28. Comments may be emailed to: board@LOWA.org. What is the proposed amendment and why: The amendment specifies that three types of committees may be appointed by the Board of Directors: Required, Standing, and Special (or Ad Hoc). It spells out the characteristics of Ad Hoc committees, and adds some additional requirements for committees, including the requirement that a committee publish its business agenda, three days prior to any meeting, on the Association web site, and places the responsibility for timely submission of the agenda to the Communications Manager on the committee chair. It also reorganizes the existing article to consolidate liability indemnification into a new section 11. Who proposed it? The GM and the LOWA attorney recommended the Board modify the bylaws to recognize the existence and characteristics of Special (Ad Hoc) committees in addition to the required and standing committees, and the Rules Committee also joined in this recommendation. In addition, the Board added the requirement to publish committee agendas prior to meetings and of locating the liability indemnification language into a separate section. The Board, at its March 3 meeting, voted to publish the proposed amendment in Lake Currents for member review and comment.
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
LOWA Bylaws Article X. Committees – Original 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 following committees contemplated by Article II.6 of the Articles of Incorporation, shall be required: a. Environmental Control Committee (ECC). The specific powers and duties of this committee 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. (i) 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. After completing one three-year term, a member may be re-appointed 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) Liability: The members and former members of the ECC 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. b. 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’ annual assessment and the other fees paid by the Members of the Association.
LOWA Bylaws Article X. Committees- Proposed 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 following 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 of this committee 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 re-appointed 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.
See Proposed Bylaws on p. 11
See Original Bylaws on p. 11
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As the population of Lake of the Woods increases, so does the number of pet companions in our neighborhoods, creating increasing amounts of waste. Pathogens are a great concern associated with pet waste. These pathogens can be harmful to humans if accidently ingested by swallowing lake water, or consumed in foods from our gardens after rain runoff spreads the pathogens from the waste all around. Pet waste can carry microbes such as Salmonella, and E. coli. These can cause abdominal gas, diarrhea, and even more serious illness. They may even be fatal to those with weakened immune systems. Pet waste, especially dog waste, often contains roundworms, hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms and other parasites. Cat waste can also contain Toxoplasma gondii, which are highly resistant to most disinfectants. Toxoplasmosis is a serious health concern for pregnant women and also those with compromised immune systems. Studies performed on watersheds in the Seattle, Washington, area found that “nearly 20 percent of the bacteria found in water samples were matched with dogs as the host animals.” (USOW, E.P.A, July 2001) Pets should not be allowed to defecate near streams, ponds, or lakes. Stream banks should not be the normal territory of our pets. Walk pets in grassy areas, parks, or yard. Don’t leave waste near the road or ditches. It can get washed down the ditches and eventually could make it to our lakes. LOWA Regulation IV.B.8 states: “Pet owners shall be responsible for the removal of their pet’s droppings from LOWA grounds, road rights-of-way and also for removal of any pet droppings on their own lot which may accumulate and thereby cause an offensive odor or unsanitary condition.” Don’t leave it on your lawn. Rain runoff can spread it to gardens and also to the roadside ditches and drainage easements which flow to our lakes.
Reference site – United States Office of Water E.P.A. 916-F-01-027 Environmental Protection Agency (4606) July 2001.
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
The handling of animal Studies performed on excrement is doubly important for watersheds in the Seattle, the health of our lakes. Pet waste runoff causes an overabundance Washington, area found of nutrients such as nitrogen and that “nearly 20 percent of phosphorus. Under conditions the bacteria found in water including abundant nutrients, algae samples were matched with and aquatic plants will continue to dogs as the host animals.” grow and multiply well beyond the amount needed to support the food (USOW, E.P.A, July 2001) web. The excess growth then dies and decays which triggers a release of ammonia and a reduction in oxygen. The impact in the reduced oxygen may not be readily visible but can result in extensive fish kills. Pet waste can also lead to a buildup of excessive nutrients. In a lake, the nutrients cannot be carried away (unlike in moving water like a river or stream). This excess can cause thick mats of algae, scum and foam, odor and taste problems and death and disease of fish and other aquatic organisms. An increase in the water’s pH as a result of the increased growth of algae is another impact that is not directly visible. High pH can be toxic to fish and other organisms, it can also make other substances, such as ammonia, even more toxic than they otherwise are. These overgrowths of algae and aquatic plants such as Nitella and Hydrilla cost L.O.W.A. time and money in the effort to minimize these effects. Approximately $13,000-$17,000 is spent most years on aquatic algaecides, and herbicides (overgrowth dependent). The most effective way for pet owners to minimize the impact of pet waste on the lakes and also on vegetable gardens is to simply clean up and dispose of the pet waste. Slide a plastic newspaper bag, grocery bag, or disposable glove over your hand and arm, carefully pick up the poop, then roll the bag down your arm and tie the doggy doo inside for disposal in the trash. Another way of disposing of pet waste is to purchase or build your own doggy loo. A doggy loo is a pet waste digester installed in the ground where decomposition can occur. For around $90 you can purchase a model such as the “Doggy Dooley kit.” It contains a galvanized steel tank with a polymer lid, a supply of digester powder containing bacteria to speed up decomposition, a long-handled scooper, and an odor-eliminating solution.
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3.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc.: No report available. 3.5 Report from Orange County School Board Representative Jim Hopkins reported the School Board has received 21 applications in their search for a new Superintendent of Orange County Schools, and expects to receive more before the March 15th deadline for submissions. He provided the Board with a summary of the security measures the schools employ on a regular basis to insure student safety, including security guards, police officers and building security protocols. 3.6 Reports of Officers The President, Vice President and Secretary had no report. Treasurer Hoh commented that the Board will be working to create a friendlier tone of communication between some Committees and the Board. A. Executive Session Actions: None B. Committee Liaison Reports Director Zukowski reported that the Communications Committee submitted a proposed policy for LOWA group text messaging to cover LOW road blockages, shelter-in-place messages, unexpected closure of an amenity, lake closures and missing persons within LOW. The Committee is also advising the Board on how to improve communications with members regarding the CARC project.
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
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LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting March 3, 2018 9 AM, Community Center
Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review. Present Others Leighton Cumming, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Clifton Wilks, Vice President Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 10 AM) Bob Hoh, Treasurer Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Carl Clawson Tom Sheridan Jeff Johnson (Open Session only) Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts. Motion by Sheridan, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 10:00 a.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 10:08 a.m. and affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Secretary Zukowski confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. President Cumming announced that the Community and Youth Activities report will be taken at the beginning of the Reports section on the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of February 21, 2018. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2018 Regular Board of Directors meeting. 3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor Supervisor Lee Frame reported that Carla Everhart has been appointed to the Social Services Advisory Committee. The Board of Supervisors has reviewed the schematics for the new Operations Center to be built near the airport. The County Administrator has submitted his budget recommendations, which did not include a tax increase. Last week, FEMA issued updated flood plain maps in the County which now include LOW topography not included in earlier maps. Mr. Frame said he would inquire as to the reason for the addition of LOW to the flood plain maps. 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff’s Office: No report available. 3.3 Report from Allied-University Security Chief Scott Walker said that statistics for February are not yet available but overall it was a quiet month. Staff was kept extremely busy yesterday responding to calls reporting fires, a loose boat, downed trees and power outages from the very high winds that hit our area.
See March 3 Minutes on p. 18
LOW Realtors’ Open House
by Brenda Rogers, Open House Coordinator The Spring LOW Realtors’ Open House will be Sunday, May 6 from noon to 4 PM. If you are planning to sell your house, consider including it on the Open House Tour that begins at the Clubhouse. Over 100 people generally tour houses that day. The Open House has produced a phenomenon whereby some buyers who have been interested in a particular house make the decision to buy then and there rather than risk losing out. Some prospective buyers are visiting LOW for the first time and select a Realtor while on tour. For more info, email: drogers73@msn.com or call 972-8117.
Search for Board of Directors Candidates Begins
by Nancy King, Secretary, Nominating Committee Consider becoming a candidate for the LOWA Board of Directors. We have one vacancy with 1-year unexpired and two vacancies with 3-year terms to fill, so we are seeking a minimum of five candidates to run for the three vacancies. To be qualified, candidates must meet the requirements of LOWA bylaws; article V.1., which states “shall be a member in good standing, elected by the Members in good standing. A Director shall not have a conflict of interest as defined by the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act, and, before election, shall sign a statement attesting that he/she has not been convicted of a felony.� A member in good standing is evidenced by having a name on the deed, deed of gift, or other qualified conveyance or distribution as recorded in the Orange County Courthouse; and by being current in all LOWA finances. The deadline for submitting applications is 4 PM on April 30. The official application can be downloaded from LOWA.org or obtained as a hard copy at Member Services in the lower level of the Holcomb Building. Completed applications must be submitted in hard copy to the General Manager’s office. Please see the March 9 Lake Currents issue for more details. The Nominating Committee is available to answer questions from applicants. Lake of the Woods is one of the largest self-managed HOAs in Virginia. There are six effective skills of a good director, according to several HOA management experts: 1. Staying Patient 2. Maintaining Objectivity 3. Learning to Listen 4. Communicating Effectively 5. Becoming Proactive 6. Understanding their Duties Our members are a treasure of talents and skills. Previous board members look back at their service on the board as a fulfilling experience. Are you willing to dedicate your time to serve as a board member?
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Special Community Discussion Guidelines Regarding the Petition-Initiated Referendum These unsolicited letters are being shared with the community in an effort to help voters make an informed decision. Lake Currents will be featuring this special section in the next issue, April 6. Any member in good standing may submit a letter. Letters must not exceed 300 words and must follow all other Viewpoints Guidelines. In fairness to all, letters submitted for this section may not be submitted prior to the deadline date, March 26, but must be submitted on that date. This special section will feature six letters and every effort will be made to present both sides of the discussion. Traditional Lake Currents Viewpoint letters will still be accepted. Any letter declined due to spacing may be revised and resubmitted as a Viewpoints letter.
Make an informed decision: Vote by April 24, 2018- 7 PM Past LOWA Presidents Strongly Oppose Covenant Change
Message to LOW Members by Michael P. Balzano, PhD, LOW Member
We, the below listed past LOWA presidents, strongly oppose the proposed change to the LOWA Covenants. We are not advocating for the CARC Project as we see the CARC Project and the covenant change as two entirely separate issues. Combining these issues clouds the serious impact that the covenant change will have on the future of Lake of the Woods. Some of the reasons for our opposition include: The LOWA Board of Directors has the fiduciary responsibility and legal obligation to maintain the infrastructure and property values of Lake of the Woods. Although individual members pay for this, it is the Board who can be held responsible and sued for failure to do so. Some significant upgrades to facilities are necessary to remain competitive in the housing market and protect property values. If the Virginia state government required some corrective action on one of our dams that exceeded the dollar value limit, such action could be delayed resulting in fines or other penalties. The $500,000 limit will preclude more and more new and replacement projects as inflation eats into that limit. The LOWA difficulty in getting the required percentage of votes for even widely accepted changes, such as eliminating the right of first refusal, would preclude getting approval for any significant maintenance or upgrade necessary to maintain property values. In conclusion, we recommend that you vote NO on the referendum to require membership vote on expenditures of $500,000 or greater.
In spite of the interference of the General Manager and members of the Board, over one thousand members have signed a petition to cap spending on new programs without a referendum. The Board is now engaged in a campaign to convince the members that if the referendum is approved, the Board will not have the ability to make needed repairs, replace worn-out facilities and amenities, or deal with emergencies. That is simply not true. The governing documents of our Association clearly list the powers of the Board to manage the finances and operation of our Association. Article II of the Articles of Incorporation and Article 12, sections A through D, of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants guarantee the present and future Boards every conceivable power to operate and maintain all LOWA facilities. The Board clearly has the authority to levy assessments accordingly. The signatures of the petitioners now before the Board are not challenging the power of the Board to replace an amenity, but to create a new expenditure without approval. If needed, the current Clubhouse pool can be replaced in its current location for little more than $1 million, but the Board has elected to move the pool 200 yards at a cost of $5+ million without the approval of the membership. At the heart of the petition is the Board’s refusal to hear the pleas of homeowners not to place an undue burden on their finances for an unnecessary project most members do not want. PLEASE VOTE “YES” TO APPROVE ON THE BALLOT SENT TO YOU REGARDING THE AMENDMENT.
Lee Frame Eldon Rucker Bob Shope Louisa Rucker
Q. How did the proposed amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions get on the ballot? A. Members of LOWA worked over a period of eight months to collect signatures for a petition. The initial list of names submitted with the petition fell short of the 800 valid signatures required, but a supplemental list brought the count to 805 and automatically triggered the referendum. Per LOWA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2: A Special Meeting of the Members of the Association may be called at any time by the President, or the Board of Directors, or upon written request of eight hundred (800) of all the Voting Members of the Association who are eligible to vote. A Special Meeting shall also be called to close referendum voting on amendments of the Articles of Incorporation and Declarations. LOWA, through its trusted agent Vote-Now.com, emailed and mailed proxy ballots to all members on March 5 for the Special Membership Meeting called for April 24 at 7 PM in the Community Center LOWA is a nonstock corporation and uses proxy ballots mailed ahead of the meeting and ballots received at the meeting to determine whether the amendment will be approved or disapproved. Q. What does the amendment do? A. The amendment creates a new requirement for the Board of Directors to seek majority member approval for any capital project of $500,000 or more, regardless of whether it is for a new or replacement capital project. If approved, the specific language of the petition will be added to and amend the recorded LOWA Declarations of Restrictions as a new Section 12(H). The language from the petition (below) is printed on the ballot verbatim and cannot be altered in any way. The Board of Directors shall obtain majority approval (50%+1) of LOWA Members for expenditures of $500,000 or more for any new capital, replacement capital or improvement capital project. Q. Why is the Board opposing the amendment? A. The Board voted unanimously to oppose this referendum proposal for the following reasons: 1. Scheduled and emergency repairs/replacements of large assets (Lakeview Parkway, lakes, dams, golf course, and swimming pools) must await “majority approval,” which is 2,129 of all 4,257 lots 2. Large emergency repairs must await majority approval even though we have millions in insurance coverage to responsibly handle the situation. If the Veterans Dam was damaged by a hurricane, can you imagine waiting for membership approval? 3. The proposed limit may seem like a lot today, but it will be even more limiting as time goes on. 4. Member participation in Board elections has been 30 percent for the last five years. LOWA will have to plead with members to vote at the 50 percent level. 5. Delays in LOWA’s ability to make necessary replacements could decrease our property values. Q. Will the amendment affect the CARC Project? A. Possibly. It depends on the outcome of the April 24 Membership Meeting. Q. How many votes are required to approve the amendment? A. The number of votes required to pass the petition referendum is the same as would be required for members to approve spending. Passage would require a majority of the lot owners (50 percent + 1), which is 2,129 of the 4,257 lots.
Neil Buttimer Bill Wilson Jim Walsh Larry Morlan
Doug Rogers Jeff Flynn Mike Rugless
by William Logan, LOW Member The Lake of the Woods Governing Documents established, in its foundation, provisions to allow for modifications. The Bylaws can be amended by the Board of Directors without referendums; however, the Declarations of Restrictions (Covenants) must be changed through referendum by the Board of Directors or by members. The petition language “to amend the LOWA Declarations of Restrictions and Bylaws to read” was designed to avoid potential conflict between the documents. The collection of 800 petition signatures, as required by the bylaws, fulfills the requirements to demand that the Board of Directors schedule a Special Meeting of the membership to vote for these modifications to the governing documents. In June 2017, members that were deeply concerned about the yearly increases in the assessment due to years of spending policies of the Board of Directors began a petition drive to limit spending of the Board to $500,000 on any new capital, replacement capital or improvement capital project without the approval of the members, using the existing mandated governing document voting requirement of 50 percent + 1 lot owners. The Board, with the assistance of the LOWA security forces, reacted by placing restrictions, limitations, constraints and roadblocks on the petition organizers to collect the necessary signatures requiring some 8 months to complete this requirement. In February 2018 the petition, containing more than 1,000 signatures were submitted to the Board for certification by the secretary. Only 765 signatures were certified, with the Board then refusing to accept any further signatures. This decision was overturned two weeks later and the additional signatures were obtained to meet the certified 800 signature requirement. On March 2, 2018 the Lake Currents contained an article by the Board President stating that the Board did not agree with the referendum. On March 5, 2018 the Board began mailing ballots for the referendum, sending out emails opposing the referendum, sending letters with an attached opinion statement from the attorney representing the association & members mirroring the Board letter opposing the referendum. The opinion by the LOWA attorney, which neglected to consider the provisions of the Bylaw’s, provided no legal precedent or case history for their opinion. All members have a right to one vote per lot including the members of the Board. That right should include an open vigorous campaign to debate and discuss the merits of the referendum. This campaign going forward should be waged on a “equal and level playing field” including but not limited to equal space in the Lake Currents, display of signs and advertising, equal access to email communication and equal paid first-class mailings.
Q & A on Petition-Initiated Referendum
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
Referendum Communication to Members
Association News
Special Community Discussion Regarding the Petition-Initiated Referendum
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Ladies Beginner Golf Class
Date: April 9-13, 2018 Cost : $50.00 per student Times : 4 - 4:45 PM and 5 - 5:45 PM This class is for new golfers who want to learn to play golf. Learn about grip, posture, putting chip shots, pitch shots, sand shots, iron and woods. Also learn the Basic Rules of the game and etiquette of the game. Classes are limited to (6) per class. To register or for more information call Rea Hargraves, PGA 972-2230
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Spring Thing!
Lake of the Woods Marine • Quarles Petroleum The Flower Cottage • Lake of the Woods Pottery Kathy Walters Creative Designs • LOW Hair Studio Susan Geddes Ball Design • Sophia Street Studios Mosquito Squad • Clearwater Grill •Bella J. Cucina General Quarters’ • Red, White, Bleu Brew Thyme Restaurant • Copper Fish • LOW Clubhouse Dragon Chef • Mama’s Italian Restaurant • Tito’s Diner BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse • Park Lane • O’Charley’s Red Lobster • Harry’s Ale House • Chili’s Fawn Lake Country Club • Lake of the Woods Golf Course Country Club of Culpeper • Meadows Golf Course Fauquier Country Club • Fredericksburg Golf Center
Crafts, Attic Treasures, What-nots, Wearables, and a Bake Sale Saturday March 24, 2018 8:30 AM to 2:00PM
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Wednesday, April 4 7 PM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC TV18, shown on Comcast Channel 18, features unique shows designed especially for Lake of the Woods and featuring LOW members.
Wednesday, April 18 2 PM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC
(Note: Schedules subject to change. Please check TV 18 for updates.) Most shows are also available at LOWA.ORG/TV18.
March 23rd – April 5th 7 AM
Yoga Today
8 AM
Art For Life
9 AM
LOWA Board of Directors- March 21, Meeting
12 PM
LOWLINC -
1 PM
Real Virginia
2 PM
Art For Life
3 PM
LOWLINC - Guest Speaker Dr. Craig A Reigel, VA Orthopedic Center
4 PM
Germanna Today!
5 PM
LOWA Board of Directors – March 21, Meeting
7 PM
Meet Your Neighbor
8 PM
Yoga Today
Tuesday, April 24 7 PM, LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership, CC Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees.
Guest Speaker Dr. Craig A Reigel, VA Orthopedic Center
To view Board Meetings and General Administration Videos, visit www.LOWA.org/Videos Members, have a show idea? TV18 is now accepting new shows from members and local organizations to air on Channel 18 & our TV18 YouTube Channel. For more information, view our TV18 Community Programming Guidelines on www.LOWA.org/tv18 or contact the Communications Department at 972-2278.
General Manager from p. 3 forebay (before the lake) was put on hold in 2017 when LOWA found out from Rapidan Service Authority there are significant utilities that would be prohibitively expensive to relocate in the Flat Run drainage area next to Back Gate Drive. Q. Is the Flat Run Forebay Project adequately funded? A. To be determined. The Board has already authorized $138,000 for the project. We will not have the new estimate until a new approach is designed by our environmental engineer and approved in concept by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. The amount may be enough, but construction costs have been increasing in the current economy. Q. Is it true Rapidan Service Authority owns Back Gate Drive? A. False. LOWA owns the roadway as evidenced by the recorded plat. We have since 1982. RSA concurs. Some members thought RSA owned the road after seeing an Orange County GIS map that seems to indicate the RSA property line goes onto a portion of the road. Q. Which LMIP Projects are advancing and which projects are delayed? A. Flat Run Forebay and the 14th Pond Retrofit Projects are in design. Culp’s Cove Stream Restoration Project has been scheduled for 2024/2025 and 15th Fairway Drainage Project is scheduled for 2026 to allow time to complete the current LMIP projects and build back up our replacement reserve. Q. What is the status of the 14th Pond Project to benefit Keaton’s Lake? A. In design. We will be scheduling meetings in April and May to review the design with all the stakeholders including the Golf Committee and adjacent owners. The 100 percent design and approvals goal is late June/ early July, with competitive bidding for construction services to follow. We anticipate project completion in January 2019, about five months after award of contract.
NOW ENROLLING! The Lake of the Woods Church Child Care Center & Preschool is Now Enrolling 3s and 4s for the 2018-19 School Year. To enroll or for more information please contact Belinda Divelbiss, Director or Tracy Dodson, Asst. Director
540-972-2349 Fax 540-972-2209 Belinda@lowchurch.org Serving the community for over 25 years
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Golf: 3/26, 3 PM, WC Investment: 3/26, 1 PM, WC Treasurers Mtg to follow Elections: 3/27, 10 AM, CC Communications: 3/28, 3 PM, WC Planning: 3/28, 7 PM, LLCH ECC: 3/29, 8:30 AM, WC Finance: 4/2, 7 PM, CC Fitness: 4/3, 4 PM, CC Safety/Security: 4/4, 3 PM, WC Tennis: 4/9, 4 PM, CC External Affairs: 4/9, 7 PM, CC Community/Youth: 4/9, 7 PM, CC Equestrian: 4/10, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 4/10, 7 PM, CC
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FC Fareways Cafe HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
Association News
Thursday, March 29 7 PM, Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Carl Clawson and Tom Sheridan, CH
Want to learn more? The Environmental Resources Manager Bobby Jones will give his semi-annual LMIP report at the April 18 Board of Directors Meeting at 2 PM at the Community Center. See LOWA.org under the Administration/ Capital Projects/Lakes Management Plan tab for previous reports. 9
Saturday, March 24 8 AM LOW Anglers Tournament (CH Dock). Info: Krob.JD@gmail.com. 8:30 AM-2 PM LOW Lioness Lions Indoor Spring Craft Show and Flea Market (LGMS). 10 AM-noon Netherlands Market. Products from Dutch (-American) local entrepreneurs. CH Point Info: Rose Deal, 540-672-1238. 3-9 PM Rescue Me! Orange County Animal Shelter Fundraiser at Wilderness Run Vineyards. 7-9 PM March Madness sponsored by Community/Youth Committee (CC).
C al en d a r o f E ve n t s SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Calendar
M, W, F
Carolina Shag Lessons Battlefield Boogie Club
LLCH
7 PM
2nd / 4th SU
Audrey 703-401-5050
CC
10:30 AM
M, TH
Donna 972-1977
$
Church 972-9060
Horseshoes for Fun
HF
9 AM
TU, TH
Ron 412-2872
Joggers Club
Call
TBD
TBD
Diane 540-388-2930
Kayak Club
Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch
6 PM 10 AM
TU F
Mary 972-6760
Pickleball Play Beginner Class
CC
11 AM-12:30 PM
TH
Greg 540-388-2540
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 972-1734 or 972-9060
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
John 540-229-7940
Square Dancers LOW Social Club
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
2nd/ 4th/5th F
Linda 571-328-9247
Square DancersLords & Ladies
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
1st/3rd F
Sims 972-3187/Haring 972-1924
Frances 972-5435
LLCH
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
$
CC
7 PM
TU, TH
Mike 540-710-3318
Tae Kwon Do (12-adult) $
CC
8 PM
TU, TH
Mike 540-710-3318
Tae Kwon Do (8-11) Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU
Michael 809-7406
Thursday, March 29 7 PM Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Carl Clawson and Tom Sheridan (CH). Info: 972-2214.
Walkers Club
Greensprings Clubhouse
9 AM 9 AM
M, SA W
Diane 540-388-2930
Saturday, March 31 12:30 PM LYF Easter Egg Hunt (SB Park). Info: www.lakeyouth.org.
Sunday, April 8 3 PM LOW Waterski Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: lowskiclub@yahoo.com.
Deadline for submissions to the April 6 issue of Lake Currents is Friday March 26. Deadline for submissions to the April 20* issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 1. *Special Amenities Edition
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10 AM & 11:15 AM
M, W, F
Carol 972-6739
Yoga – Intermediate
$
CC
9-10:15 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Gentle
$
CC
10:30-11:45 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga – Gentle
$
CC
9:30-10:30 AM
F
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$
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Rebekah 908-358-8406 Rebekah 908-358-8406
Location
Time
Day
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Larry 972-1847
Art for Fun
CC
1:30-3 PM
3rd TH
Elaine 540-845-4127
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Joe 972-8052/Caroline 972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Jan or Vince 703-565-3408
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Feb: Rae 972-1135 March: Joan 972-7548
Contact
Book Club
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
Alice 972-4782
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
LLCH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 972-3438
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 972-2737
Eclectic Book Club
Call for location
7:30 PM
Last W
Geraldine 540-388-2449
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7PM
4th TU
Sharon 540-412-9838
Investment Club
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 972-0395
CC
10 AM
W, F
Sylvia 972-9680
Knowledge Club
CC
10-11 AM
3rd TU
Alayna 540-370-0000
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 972-1630
LOW Fliers R/C Club
CC
5-8 PM
3rd F
Terry 412-760-4593
LOW Lioness Club
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 412-9952
Knitting & Crocheting
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5:30-6:30 PM TH ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)
Wednesday, April 4 7 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214.
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Contact
8:30-9:30 AM
Stretch and Flex
Sunday, April 1 Easter
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LOWC
Exercising for Health
Tuesday, March 27 1-7 PM Red Cross Blood Drive (LLCH). Info: Christy 540-412-2470. 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg.). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
Time
Aerobics
$
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
12:30-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Jessica 703-297-6784
Open Mic Night
Fareways
6-8 PM
1st/2nd/4th TU
Fareways 972-2216
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Marilyn 972-0392
Photography Group
FC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Connie 972-0083
Susannah Chandler DAR
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Robbie Rokosz 972-4512
TOPS weigh in/meeting $
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 972-0153
Woodworkers Shop
Compactor Bldg.
9 AM
2nd SA
Hal 972-9803
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Hal 972-9803
Woodworkers Club
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Pr ropo ose ed Bylaws from p. 4
c. 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. d. 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.
(ii) Liability: The members and former members of the ECC 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. b. (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’ annual assessments and the other fees paid by the Members of the Association. c. (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. Maintenance and Ecology Committee (M&E). The M & d. (iv.) 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 32. 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
See Original Bylaws on p. 14
See Proposed Bylaws on p. 14
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Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. Composition. Unless otherwise provided in the Declarations or as required by law, the provisions of this Section 4 shall apply to all committees. All committee members shall be appointed by the Board from LOWA Members in good standing. 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 approve 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 without voting privileges. Section 5. Organization. The committee will elect the following officers from its committee members during its first meeting in September of each
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April Events: 7 Used Golf Club Sale, 9 AM to noon 3 LGA Opening Scramble, 9 AM Shotgun 4-5 Aerifying Greens 9-13 Ladies Beginner Golf Class, 4-4:45 PM and 5-5:45 PM 13 Commuter Golf Outing, 6 PM Shotgun 18 MGA Spring Meeting (after golf), 1:30-3:30 PM 19 Senior League Match – LOWA vs Fauquier Springs, 9 AM Shotgun 21 Blessed Assurance Christian School Golf Outing, 1 PM Shotgun (All regular play shotguns off at 8:30 AM)
The purpose of the Lake Patrol is to use regulations and enforcement to provide a safe environment for those enjoying the lakes. It also assures that only registered watercraft use the lakes and facilitates an enjoyable recreation experience where one user does not unduly interfere with other approved uses. We want to tell the community what to expect from the patrol in this boating season. Some things will change. Some will remain the same. Things remaining the same include: Continuing to educate boaters in correct boating practices and procedures. The primary method is stopping boaters observed making mistakes and explaining to them what they are supposed to do for safety and regulatory compliance. Responding to emergencies. Managing crowded situations, such as Concerts on the Point and Fourth of July fireworks. Issuing summons to boats not displaying current registration stickers and to power boat operators who have not passed the Lake of the Woods boating test. While the Lake Patrol boat will not be on the lake every hour of every day, there is enough randomness scheduled so that no one can predict when the boat will not be there.
On Saturday, April 7, we will be selling used golf clubs for $5 each or a set of used golf clubs for $25. All monies raised will go to LOWA’s PGA Junior Golf Leagues. The sale will be from 9 AM to noon. On April 9 through 13, we will be offering our Ladies Beginner Golf Classes. These are beginner classes. Classes will be from 4-4:45 PM / 5-5:45 PM. Class size is limited to six students per class. During the class, we will cover the grip, stance and posture, putting, chip shots, pitch shots, irons and woods. We will also cover LOWA local rules and the etiquette of the game. Cost will be $50 per student. Please sign-up in the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop for more information 972-2230. On April 13, we will be hosting a Commuter Golf Outing starting with a shotgun start at 6 PM. Cost is $5 per player, including golf, cart, pulled pork barbeque, and soft drink. Long commute? Pressed for time but still want to play golf? Stop by the Pro Shop to sign-up for our Commuter Golf Outing by April 11. See you on the course!
In 2018, there will also be some changes. These include: o In response to verified reports of reckless boating last year, such as boating under the influence and towing tubers at 9 PM, emphasis will be on trying to catch and issue a summons to reckless boaters. o Also, in response to many verified reports of violations of rules prohibiting certain activities between sunset and 7 AM last year, there will be an emphasis on curtailing those practices, including operating personal watercraft, towing skiers and/or tubers, and exceeding applicable speed limits. o Boaters stopped for routine violations of boating rules may be asked to show the officer the safety equipment required for their boat. (PFDs, fire extinguisher, throw cushion, etc.) o Boaters stopped for repeat violations are more likely to receive a summons than another warning.
March 30: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day by Bill Halpin, President, Virginia Ancient Order of Hibernians
In 2009, the Veterans Affairs Committee of the Virginia Ancient Order of Hibernians, in tandem with other like-minded Virginia organizations, proposed legislation to obtain formal recognition for Viet Nam Veterans residing in the Commonwealth. Former Virginia delegate Ed Scott (30th District) co-sponsored the legislation. In January and March 2010, the House of Delegates and the Senate, respectively, agreed on House Joint Resolution Number 136 to designate “March 30, in 2010 and in each succeeding year, as Welcome Home Viet Nam Veterans Day to celebrate the service and numerous contributions of the Commonwealth’s Viet Nam-era veterans”. The proclamation notes that the war was a divisive issue in the United States, and that many members of the Armed Forces were deprived of public support and appreciation for their patriotic service. It further states “it is never too late to say thank you” to our Viet Nam veterans. The proclamation encourages recognition of the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the numerous contributions made by veterans who served in Viet Nam. Today, approximately 262,000 Viet Nam veterans reside in the Commonwealth. Take this to your grandchildren›s schools!
Let’s all look forward to a fun and safe boating season in 2018. See you on the Lake!
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You’ve closed your eyes, ready for a good night’s sleep after an exhausting day, but your mind shifts to something that wakes your brain and body to a sleepless night. How many times has that happened to you? Frequently the root cause of a sleepless night falls back to money, an unexpected bill, car repairs, college, credit card debt, retirement, life insurance and many other things that we all think about. Often retirement is not forecast into the years of aging and surprisingly many do not recognize that the unexpected can happen until a family member is affected. Do you think that retirement is farther away and it will catch up, or life insurance is not a priority because you are healthy and it will be inexpensive when you are ready for it? Does that sound familiar? Why do you need to plan for retirement? Simply said, retirement is to enjoy the end of your life as you did in the early years. Think about your childhood years, before you were dedicated to earning money to live. You were not designed to work until the day your life expires, and there is an expiration date on life, we just don’t what that date is. Why do you need life insurance? Because the costs after you are gone will be absorbed by your family who may not have the financial means to support your expiration date on Earth. Knowing your health is good, and having a Tree Removal savings balance will not sustain you Stump Grinding forever, but can you answer this Mulching question today? Will my choices keep my family awake at night Leaf Removal because I failed to do what I could Yard Work to help them while I was here? Pruning The Knowledge Club meets Gutter Cleaning on the third Tuesday of the month Lot Clearing at the Community Center from 10 Topping to11 AM. Our next education series Root Feeding will be held on April 17. Our next Deck Repairs evening meeting will be May 10 from Driveway Snow Removal 6:30 to 8 PM. Light refreshments are provided. Please RSVP to 24 Hr. 540-388-8808 Emergency LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com Service 240-604-0213 or call Alayna at 540-370-0000 for Contrerastrees@gmail.com more information. Frijol.ac@gmail.com
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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, 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. Section 6. Meetings. The following apply to all meetings of the LOWA committees: a. Open Meetings. Subject to Section 55-510.1 of the VPOAA, all committee meetings shall be open to all members. Minutes shall be recorded and shall be available to all association members. b. Executive Sessions. Committees may convene in executive session for a period during any meeting in accordance with Section 55-510.1 of the VPOAA.
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c. Notice of Meetings. Notice of the time, date and place of each meeting of a committee 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 on any matter relating to the association. 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 members may elect to participate in meetings via telephonic, video conference, or other electronic means subject to the availability of such equipment by LOWA, so long as two (2) committee members are present in person at the meeting place included
See Original Bylaws on p. 20
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 43. 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 54. Composition. Unless otherwise provided in the Declarations or as required by law, the provisions of this Section 54 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 without voting privileges as a non-voting member. Section 65. Organization. EachThe 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-c “Officer Role Descriptions” remain the same. Section 76. Meetings. The following apply to all meetings of the LOWA committees:
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New Hope Baptist Church, 32250 Old Plank Road, Mine Run will host its annual Easter Weekend events beginning Friday, March 30 at 7 PM with our Upper Room Worship Service; Continuing Saturday, March 31 at 2 PM with our annual Easter Egg Hunt featuring our EGG Obstacle Course, food, fellowship and fun; and ending Sunday, April 1 with our Sunrise Worship Service at 7 AM followed by a fellowship breakfast, Sunday School at 9:45 AM and Regular Sunday Worship Service at 11 AM. These events are free and open to the public. For more information info@newhopebapt.org. April 7, “How to Be with a Person with Dementia, In Stages,” speaker Judy Cleary. Join us at the Culpeper Library at 3 PM for this free program. Call Susan Keller at 540-825-8691, for more information. Mar. 27, April 3, Story Time Tuesdays at the Wilderness Library: 10:15 AM Toddler Time: 1520 minutes of stories, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver. 11 AM Preschool Storytime: 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, music, and crafts for children 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver. Info: 854-5310. AARP – Tax Aide Group provides free tax preparation through April 14, in the lower level of the clubhouse. Call for a Friday or Saturday appointment, 540-268-8837. June 9, AARP Chapter 5239 Baseball Game Bus Trip to Nationals Park - Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants. Game starts at 12:05 PM, bus boards from the Clubhouse lower level parking lot by 9:15 AM. Open to the LOW community. $75/pp covers the bus ride and a game ticket. Pre-payment required for reservation. Make checks payable to “AARP Chapter 5239”. Mail or give your checks to John Trach (104 Constitution Dr.), Nick Duy (606 Cornwallis Ave.), or Dave Kraus (127 Indian Hills Rd.). Questions? John, 972-4883; Nick, 9720350; Dave krausman369@gmail.com or 571-334-4913. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Please email Ginny at project_excel.ooy@outlook.com or call 571-259-8951 for more details and a volunteer application (a background check is required). Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at Wells Fargo Bank, Wilderness Pharmacy, LOW Hair Studio, and LOW Security.
Mar. 24, Rescue Me! A benefit to raise awareness of the Orange County Animal Shelter (a no kill shelter). Funds donated will keep it this way and we will have several pooches for adoption! Join us at Wilderness Run Vineyards, 11109 Plank Road on March 24 from 3-9 PM. We will have a truck on site to take supplies to the shelter! 2018 LOW F&R Phone Directory – Updates and New Information. We are in the process of getting the phonebook ready for distribution on July 4th. Please email your information to dickd9@msn. com or call Carolyn or Dick Durphy at 972-3306. If you would like to include an ad in the yellow pages, please contact Wyatt Gosnell at 972-2708. LOW Directory. The 2017 directory is on sale for $10 at Member Services area in the lower level Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com; or 972-3306. Cause 4 Paws. We are in the need of volunteer foster homes, monetary donations and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 972-4960 or Darlene 972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Ferris Bldg. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on from 9:30 to11 AM. No reference or text books please. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 972-4338; Sherri, 412-9854; or Helene, 412-0798. O.C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to do dog adoptions at PetSmart on weekends and/or transport cats during the week to PetSmart stores. Donations are tax-deductible, we are a 50l(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations can be mailed to OCHS, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: 540-672-0069. orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org. Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Cindy at 972-1187. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity, donations are tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon., 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Meeting every Wed. and Fri., 7 PM at 32345 Constitution Hwy. Suite O. Info: LOW Church 972-9060. Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group: Third Wed., 10 AM, Room 210. Info: LOW Church 972-9060. Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group: Meets third Tues., 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr. Free. Support offered for care partners and those diagnosed. Call to confirm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@rrcsb.org. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 972-9060. Diabetes support group starting in Culpeper at Wellspring Health Services Call for info: 540-825-4557; 541 Sunset Lane, suite 301. Find us on facebook@ wellspring health services Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H). Offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, ask for Suzanne. Looking for a Baby Sitter? The Lake Youth Foundation has a list of students who have taken their Super Sitter class with lessons in fire safety, first aid and CPR, practiced handling babies with confidence, and learned fun activities for children. Info: Diane, 972-8634, or email info@lakeyouth.org. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. For info. or to join, call 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Rt. 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call toll free: 888-508-9274 to verify the monthly schedule and to check for special opening dates and times. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Dave, 972-9657.
LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, please contact Dave at 972-2125, Susan at 9722772 or Mark at 540-412-6694. If Contact Points are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tues., every other month, in the lower level of the Clubhouse, from 1 to 7 PM. You must be generally healthy, 18 years or older, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Appointments are encouraged, but not required; go to www. redcrossblood.org to schedule. The next blood drive is March 27. LOW contact is Christy, 540-412-2470. Saint Seton’s Orphaned Animals is a non-profit, animal welfare charity providing assistance to low income families for spay/ neuter and preventative care for dogs and cats. Call Jeanette, 540809-2625. Website: http://www. saintseton.com. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 972-0726, or Ed 724-523-5255. 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. through Fri. with minimum of 48 hours notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-8253100 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, 972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com.
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by Mary Kay Wilks, Publicity/Fundraiser Calling all animal lovers! Cause 4 Paws, a 501c(3) non-profit feline rescue organization, is kicking off our fundraising season at the Lioness Flea Market, Saturday, March 24. We will be at the Locust Grove Middle School, located at 6368 Flat Run Road, off Route 20 from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. We will have t-shirts, animal-themed jewelry, dog & cat items and lots of yard sale items. Proceeds help us to continue our mission of providing veterinary care to homeless felines, and placing them in their forever homes. We are continually in the need of volunteers to foster homeless cats and kittens, help at adoption events at PetSmart and craft events. Monetary donations and donations of the following cat/kitten food: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food are welcomed at all our events. Proceeds benefit feline rescue and donations are tax deductible. Donations can also be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call me at 540-412-5764 or email marywilks@comcast.net. We look forward to seeing you at the Lioness Flea Market and all our upcoming events! Please call me at the above number or email if you can help with any of our activities. Again, thank you for your support.
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Let’s hope that the nasty weather is finally behind us and we can look forward to some nice spring days out on the course. Be sure to sign up for the Opening Scramble on Tuesday, April 3. This is a fun event where the foursomes are made up of both 9 and 18 holers. Remember that the shotgun start time for the month of April is 9 AM, and you should check in by 8:30. The 9 holers are hosting an invitational on Friday, April 27. Look for the sign-up sheet in the ladies’ lounge at the Woods Center. The deadline to sign up is April 13. Any 18 holers willing to help out that day, please contact Dorothea Barnes. The LGA is always looking for new members. It is an active group of lady golfers of all abilities. We have an organized game every Tuesday, April through October. There is an 18-hole group and a 9-hole group. The games vary from fun foursome games, such as scrambles, to individual tournaments where you compete with others in your flight. If you have any questions about membership in the LGA, contact LGA President, Kathy Smith at 972-3093 or via email at kunze1471@comcast.net. If you are already a member, dues are being collected now. Pick up a membership form in the ladies’ lounge at the Woods Center. Fill out the form and hand it in with your dues check for $25 made out to LOW LGA. Place it in the box in the ladies’ lounge.
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Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness” in 1925. The Lions accepted her challenge, and our work ever since has included sight programs aimed at preventable blindness. The Lions Club International Foundation, our charitable component, provides grants to prevent river blindness, measles, and diabetes and supports advanced research all around the world to combat vision problems using advanced gene therapy techniques. Our LOW Lions conduct vision screening in the schools, recycle eyeglasses for use by the visually impaired all around the world, and promote vaccination and diabetes information to prevent blindness. Our last dinner meeting featured Lion Vrla Leach who is our Lions of Virginia coordinator for the Leader Dogs for the Blind program. This critical program raises puppies and trains dog to support the visually impaired and educates those with vision problems in working with their guide dogs. Our LOW Vision Support Group provides a forum for neighbors with vision issues to share problems and solutions, and to bring in experts to offer advice. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 AM in the Community Center. Our last meeting featured Holly Frisch, the founder and president of Volunteers for the Blind, who described the many services that local volunteers provide to neighbors by helping them read medical bottles and food boxes, assist with shopping and transportation, and other incidental support. At our April 3 meeting, Kristi Moore will describe NuEyes Smartglasses which electronically enhance low vision with variable magnification and contract and a text-to-speech capability. How can you help? Please consider joining the LOW Lions and become a Knight of the Blind supporting our vision and other community service programs. Join the Volunteers for the Blind as Holly Frisch expands her support into Orange County (contact Holly at 540-899-8847 or volunteersfortheblind@hotmail. com). If you don’t have time to become a member, consider providing a donation to support these worthy programs. Please contact Dick Gullickson at 703-3142919 or dickgull@aol.com for more information.
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As the days get longer, we seem to travel farther to our Wednesday evening dine-outs. Please come and join us if you’re single and/or new to LOW. If you don’t like to drive in to the Big Cities of Fredericksburg or Culpeper, you can meet the group in the lower level clubhouse parking lot at a designated time for carpooling. We’d like to meet some new folks, and hope you’ll consider joining us. We’re a group of retired people, mostly, and enjoy meeting new folks. These are our activities for April: Wed., April 4 - Carrabba’s in Central Park. RSVP to Ginny at 972-1513 or email: ginny411@verizon.net. Meet in the lower level parking lot at 5 PM to carpool. Wed., April 11 - Clearwater Grill on Route 3 in Locust Grove. RSVP to Ginny and meet at the restaurant at 5 PM. Wed., April 18 - Hibachi Grill and Sushi of Culpeper, 500 Meadowbrook Shopping Center, Culpeper. Watch your meal being prepared right in front of you! RSVP to Ginny and meet at the lower level parking lot to carpool at 5 PM. Sun., April 22 - Play On, a comedy by our own Lake Players. If you have purchased a ticket, meet at the Community Center by 2 PM. Wed., April 29 - El Vaquero West on Route 3 in Locust Grove. RSVP to Ginny and meet at the restaurant at 5 PM.
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March 3 Minutes from p. 6 Director Zukowski said that the Lakes Committee voted to ask the Board to seek a legal opinion on the need for hand rails at beaches with bulkheads. They are also recommending a zero mph wake speed on the lake at night. C. Committee Changes Motion by Wilks that the Board approve the Committee changes as listed on the Committee Change List dated March 3, 2018: (D-18-33) Name Action Committee Term-End Date Randy Schwabenbauer Alternate Legal & Compliance Janis Rieley Advisor Clubhouse 3.7 Report from the General Manager A. January Financials In January we collected $146,004 in current year lot assessments, for a total of $5,494,617, or 95% of FY2017-18 lot assessments billed. Our current delinquency rate is 2.1%, compared to 2.6% at this time last year. The Preliminary Unaudited Budget Summary is showing an unfavorable variance $54,654 as of January 31. Management is delaying or freezing hiring in some cases in order to reduce the negative budget variance. Projected income from Clubhouse banquets over the next couple of months and other strategies to slow expenses are being employed to help reduce the negative deficit. B. Lakes Management Report Our Environmental Resources Manager met with the US Army Corps of Engineers and A. Morton Thomas and Associates on site of the 14th Pond Retrofit and Forebay Water Quality Improvement project location on February 23 to confirm wetland delineation. A. Morton Thomas will submit the application for permit to the Army Corps of Engineers. C. Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update An updated budget for the CARC project shows an estimated reduction from the earlier cost projections, but any future updates will depend on contractor bids due in at the end of April. The General Manager provided the Board with a snapshot update on the financial status of the CARC project, including progress toward design permitting, a bidding timeline and current projected construction schedule. D. Other Business Maintenance re-used the spare heat pump unit from the old ECC roundhouse to replace the heating furnace at the Ferris House. The insurance claim submitted for reimbursement of costs incurred from damage to the Clubhouse sprinkler system are only partially settled with AIG. LOWA will continue to provide AIG with the documentation needed to fully settle our claim. The referendum from members requesting the adoption of an expenditure limit is in progress. Vote.Now.com is expected to be sending out ballots by mail and e-mail on Monday, March 5. Chester Guzek, Assistant GM and Golf Pro Rea Hargraves are finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Wilderness Presidential Resorts to designate LOW as their preferred golf course, in exchange for LOWA
designating the Resort as LOWA’s preferred overnight accommodation. 3.8 Committee Reports A. Community and Youth Activities Chair Alexander Vasquez reported that the Family Date Night dinner and dance event on February 24 was well attended. He said the Committee will be focusing on planning events that promote family time. The next activity scheduled will be a March Madness event on March 24. B. Maintenance and Ecology Chair Dan Cianci spoke on the need for more volunteers on the Committee who represent a cross section of our diverse community. The Committee has been working on reviewing equipment replacement schedules and documenting detailed data on equipment usage to assess more accurately LOWA’s needs when it comes to annual budget planning. He stated his opinion that the Board has promoted an adversarial atmosphere. 4. Member Comments on Business Agenda Members commented on gauging progress made to improve the health of our lakes, and how management verifies that all tenants are registered tenants. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Discussion of Overarching Goals The Board adopted vision, mission, values and overarching goals statements on June 21, 2017. On July 18, 2017, the Board requested input from all LOWA Committees on suggested strategies to implement overarching goals. As of February 26th, the Board has received input from 11 Committees. Management recommended that a special meeting of the Board be held this spring to work through comments from the Committees and update the overarching goals. The Board requested the General Manager schedule a day in May for a Board Retreat to review proposed strategies suggested by the Committees that support LOWA’s overarching goals. 5.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents the Proposed Amendments to Bylaws Article X: Regarding Special (Ad Hoc) Committees. (D-18-34) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board publish in Lake Currents the proposed amendments to Bylaws Article X, regarding Special (Ad Hoc) Committees. 5.3 Consideration of Approving an American Institute of Architects Contract with RRMM Lukmire Architects, P.C., and Authorizing the President to Sign. (D-18-35) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the American Institute of Architects Contract with RRMM Lukmire Architects, P.C. for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project, and authorize the President to sign. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Adopting a Board Position on the $500,000
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According to the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee, funds raised by Friends of Lake of the Woods were instrumental in reducing the cost of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. These tax-deductible charitable donations totaled $7,800, which included $1,050 from individuals and $6,750 from local businesses. One of the more significant donations was made by Walmart, in response to an historical preservation grant request submitted by FLOW. These funds were used to help create an historical and educational display which was featured throughout the year in all of LOW’s community areas. In addition, unplanned profits from ticket sales for the two Rave On concerts in February 2017, along with private donations to the FLOW charity project, were enough to cover expenses for all of the remaining special activities. Many of these special events (concerts and dinner dances, for example) were self-supporting through ticket sales. Others, like the 5K Run T-Shirts and enhanced Independence Day activities and fireworks on July 1, were supported by donations. This is where contributions to FLOW helped. Every dollar returned to LOWA by the steering committee held down the cost of the celebration to LOWA members.
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a-c “Meeting definitions” remain the same 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 association. 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.
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. Section 7. Voting. A quorum, or simple majority, of voting members needs to be present in order for a committee to vote on any motions presented at the committee meeting. Alternates, beginning with the alternate with the most longevity, shall be considered voting members when a quorum is not present. Advisers have no voting privileges. Voting by secret or written ballot is prohibited in any open committee meeting. Absentee or proxy voting is not permitted. Section 8. Tenure. When a voting member’s term expires, resigns, or 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 completing one three-year term, a voting member may be reappointed for a second threeyear term, but may not thereafter be re-appointed again until after the lapse of at least one year. Section 9. Communication. a. Information Gathering. Committee members must have prior approval of the General Manager to contact third parties as necessary to gather information to carry out committee responsibilities. b. LOWA Legal Counsel and/or Government Representatives. Committee members must have prior approval of the General Manager to initiate contact with LOWA Counsel and/or Government Representatives on official LOWA business. c. Press. If approved by the General Manager and the committee Chair, committee members may inform local news media of LOWAscheduled events and LOWA participation in outside events. All other contacts with the media on official LOWA matters will be conducted through the General Manager.
e-f “Electronic Participation” & “Meeting Order” remain the same Section 87. Voting. A quorum, or simple majority, of voting members needs to be present in order for a committee to vote on any motions presented at the committee 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 98. Tenure. When a voting member’s term expires, resigns, or 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 completing one three-year term, a voting member may be reappointed for a second threeyear term, but may not thereafter be re-appointed again until after the lapse of at least one year. Section 109. Communication. a. Information Gathering. Committee members must have prior approval of the General Manager to contact third parties as necessary to gather information to carry out committee responsibilities. b. LOWA Legal Counsel and/or Government Representatives. Committee 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 Press. If approved by the General Manager and the committee Chair, committee 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 11. 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, 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.
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by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor
Tickets are selling for Play On, the comic murder mystery play within a play. If you have never been behind the scenes of a play from its beginning rehearsals, this is the one to see. If something can go awry, it will happen - including constant script changes from the author. Our 10-person cast, directed by Barbara Cochran, has been rehearsing for a month with one more month until opening night. Play dates are April 20, 21, and 28 at 7:30 PM and two matinees, April 22 and 29 at 2 PM. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $18 for students. To purchase tickets on the website, go to lowplayers.org. If that does not suit your needs, you can call the LOW Players information phone number 949522-5085. This new number provides information on our latest play and will also forward to the ticket seller on duty; or you can still call Sandie Frame, at 972-6385. Leave a message for a return call. As always, we welcome new members who are interested in the theater. We meet the second Wednesday of the month in Classroom 1 of the Community Center, starting at 7 PM. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 9.
The County Administrator presented his recommended budget at the last Supervisor meeting. The bottom line is that he did not propose any tax rate increases. However, revenue is still expected to grow 2 percent in the next fiscal year, due to the inherent growth in new real estate, personal property and other local tax sources. As a result, there will be over $900,000 in additional funds available to meet anticipated needs. The breakdown of significant revenue sources for the county’s General Fund is: Real Estate (49 percent), Personal Property (13 percent), Commonwealth of Virginia (13 percent), other local taxes (11 percent), permits and charges for services (8 percent). On the expenditure side, there is a planned 2 percent market wage adjustment for most county employees and a new public safety salary and classification plan to better reflect operational hours and retention issues for deputies, fire, EMS and 911 personnel. Orange County maintains a self insurance fund for health insurance that has helped to control costs for both county and school employees. However, an 8 percent increase has still been included in next year’s budget. The budget also includes a significant increase in county funding for Orange County School System. However, the county support is predicated on estimated state funding and since the state budget has not yet been approved, the county funding is still not definite. County funding for the LOW Volunteer Rescue Squad remains the same as last year, but the funding for the five volunteer fire companies in the county has been increased 5 percent for the rising costs of maintenance, operations and training. There was an increase in funding for the Central Virginia Regional Jail, but that was almost fully offset by a decrease in funding required for the Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center. The budget includes two new full-time personnel, one for the airport and one for the Geographic Information System and public safety helpdesk. A part time employee is also added for the Main Library. Overall, the county’s General Fund and your tax money is spent as follows: Education 36 percent, Public Safety 21 percent, Debt Service 15 percent, Health and Welfare 8 percent, Public Works 6 percent, General Administration 6 percent, Judicial Administration 3 percent, Community Development 2 percent, Parks, Recreation and Cultural 2 percent, and NonDepartmental 1 percent. The County Administrator’s proposed budget presentation can be found on the county website by going to the Finance Department page. If you have input for the county budget, you should attend the public hearing on the budget and the tax rates which will be held at 7 PM, April 3, in the Board Room at the Gordon Building in the Town of Orange. In 2015, the Supervisors adopted a set of financial policies which have led to upgrades in the county’s bond rating in the last several years. This budget applies those financial policies. 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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LOW Vets Celebrate a Decade of Service
by Gil Churchill, Treasurer, LOW Vets
Lake Currents March 23, 2018
The Lake of the Woods Veterans Club (LOW Vets) was organized 10 years ago this March and has grown dramatically, in both members and projects, since that time. Thirty-seven charter members elected Ed Kessler president in 2007. By 2017, the Club has had 265 past or present members. Ted Ferriter, Bob Hoh, Dick Bradie, Bill Derryberry, and Dan Greene have followed Ed Kessler as president. Any LOW resident who is a veteran of any branch of the United States military, National Guard or Reserve Forces, the Coast Guard, or the Merchant Marine is eligible for membership. Club members include six World War II veterans. In addition to giving members a fellowship opportunity with other veterans, the club tries to promote patriotism and citizenship. A principle club mission is to support the LOW community. Ceremonies for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, with Flag Honor Guards, speakers, and marching units help fulfill this goal. The club is also a means of learning about veteran’s benefits. Charter Member Joe Wascalus organized an Honor Guard that provides a “final salute” at funerals for deceased veterans. Families interested in a “final salute” ceremony should contact the current leader, Joe McEuen, at 9722054 or MAC3RDGD@gmail.com, to discuss arrangements. LOW Vets meet most months on the fourth Thursday at 7 PM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Programs provide topics of common interest ranging from Orange County Sheriff Amos to photo interpreters to combat photographers to Defense Attachés. Field trips have taken veterans to the Quantico Marine Base, and Fort AP Hill. Some programs help explain benefits available to veterans. The club has a website: https://sites.google.com/site/lowvetsontheweb/. President Dan Greene can be contacted for added information at 972-0153 or greene7841@aol.com.
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Services 1 CALL TAKES Care of It All Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 30+ YEARS RESIDENT. Animal Care and House Cleaning. Call Linda 540-220-2138. A&T ENTERPRISES Household repairs and upgrades. Install Toilets, Water Heaters. No job too small. LOW resident 6 years. References available. Terry 412760-4593. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. AIRPORT RIDES at Lowest Local Rate. Day trips to Vineyards available. Didier Drives for both Lyft and Uber. Rides also available by bid, call Didier’s Rides (LOW resident) at 540661-2377. I will coordinate availability and make it happen. 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 540840-2248 for free estimates. ALL-IN-ONE LANDSCAPE Maintenance - Complete Lawn and Landscape Services. Call Dave 540842-3786. ALWAYS FREE Gutter Cleaning with our Leaf Removal Service. Call Scott at Landscaping Done Wright, 540-755-9627. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Interior & exterior painting, power washing, deck staining, carpentry, drywall and plumbing. Tile and remodeling, and more. 540-672-2252. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Class A Licensed/ Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafficking. See all our classifieds. AskLukeZello.com, Often Imitated Never Duplicated. 540-406-3589.
ASPHALT PAVING, Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. 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, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat slips, Ground level decks, Walkways, Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. Licensed and Insured, including Workman Compensation for all employees. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else. LOWA has contracted our services for the past 15-plus years. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build many beautiful docks each year. We do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, and the new LOW Kayak Dock. We recently installed over 1000 ft., of new bulkhead work at Meadow Farms Golf Course. Let us show you why we stay so busy. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Our price, materials, and quality is unmatched. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. C&C DESIGNS - Custom Home Enhancements. Remodeling/ additions, kitchens/bathrooms, custom concrete showers/ countertops, and custom kitchen islands. New concrete and decorative concrete restoration and resurfacing. Decks, retaining walls, and tranquility gardens. Landscaping and leaf removal. Indoor/outdoor ponds, fountains, waterfalls. Interior and exterior painting and deck staining. Custom Pet Homes and Play areas. Call Curtis 540-903-8219. If You Can Imagine It, I can Make it a Reality. CARPENTRY, FRAMING or Custom Build-ins. Call Mark 540845-1816. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - Move-in, Move-out or regular cleanings. Call Barbara 540-423-9304. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail. com. COMPLETE LAWN Care Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. 540-308-8072, Stanley Lawn Care, Travis Stanley.
COMPUTER REPAIR (Tech Sense) - Inclusive technology support: virus removal, data recovery, smartphone and tablet, networking, backups and more. 540-656-7571. www.TechSense.tk. Email: Support@TechSense.tk. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. 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. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. 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. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540207-0979. DOG WALKER, Good Rates, 540-845-9585. 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. DRIVEWAY PAVING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRYWALL - NEW Drywall or Repair Work. Call Mark 540-845-1816. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Call Mark 540-845-1816. ELECTRICAL ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. EXCAVATIONS - for WATER Lines, Sewage Lines, Basements, Foundations. Large or small; 12” W, 25” W, or larger. Call Carlos for free estimate, 540-656-6005. FACIA/SOFFIT Rot, Call Mark 540-845-1816.
FALL HOME Preparations, Leaf removal and Gutter clean-out. Paul the Service Guy, LLC, 540845-6389. Handyman Repairs and Services. Yard work, Leaf removal, Brush and Tree removal, Power washing, Electrical repair, Plumbing repair, Gutter Cleaning, garbage disposal repair, junk removal and many other abilities. Insured. Evening and weekend appointments available, call for a free estimate. FENCES – PET STOP Underground Fences. The best fence you’ll never see! Free estimates. Www.virginiadogfences. com. 866-564-9434. FLOORING - HARDWOOD/Tile/ Laminates. Call Mark 540-845-1816. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-4063589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Home Owner. Kenny Skeen, 540972-4326. HANDYMAN PLUS - 30 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. 2-stage pressure washing, Quality painting and staining, Decks and repairs, Screen porches and sunrooms, storage sheds, siding repairs, Doors and locks, gutter guards and cleaning, lighting and plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters, drywall repairs, and more! Call Erich, 972-2664. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. INSULATION - GARAGE/ Basements/Attic/Crawl Space. Call Mark 540-845-1816. JORDANS LAWN & Landscaping. Any of your lawn, landscape and tree needs. Call 540-222-6593. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. KENNY SKEENS Home Repairs. 35 years experience. LOW Homeowner. 540-972-4326. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, installation, maintenance. 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 MULCH, double-shredded hardwood. Delivered on dump truck, 17 cu. yds. or 10 cu. yd. size loads. 540825-1472. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL - Call Scott at Landscaping Done Wright, 540-7559627. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LIGHT HAULING, 540-845-9585. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
For Sale 2010 STARCRAFT 200 I/O w/ Mercruiser 5.0L MPI. Includes EZLoader Trailer and accessories. Only 100 hours on the engine. Always winterized. $21,950. 540424-1700.
Yard Sales ESTATE/YARD SALE: Saturday, April 7th, 10 AM-5 PM. Furniture, Collectibles, Clothing, Tools, Antiques, Paintings, Much More! 1012 Confederate Drive. Call 540760-5337.
Employment WE NEED REALTORS! Century 21 Redwood Realty (across from the PO) is growing and hiring new and experienced agents to our progressive, agent centric company. Offering state of the art tools and systems with low fees and high commissions. New agents will be reimbursed the Principles Course. Call Broker Melanie Thompson at 540-379-6262 for a confidential interview.
Wanted HELP! OUR Boat Is Homeless!! LOW Owners/Residents Seeking Dock Rental For Our 24’ Pontoon Boat. We Will Respect Your Property & Privacy. Please Call Jason at 571-268-1002. WANTED: OLD Comics Lunch Boxes, Silver Dollars and old Jewelry, 540-845-9585. WANTED: STATIONARY Bicycle in good condition. Mary at 972-8042.
Misc. PONTOON BOAT TRAILER. Join the Co-op Trailer Club. A onetime fee of $75.00 buys unlimited use of a brand new pontoon trailer! Club has been in existence for 40 years. Call Jeff at 540-273-5078. ANY INTEREST in Saturday night Texas Holdem poker? Email Bamkmartin@hotmail.com. JOIN US at MFA Studios for All Day Dance, Tumbling, and Cheer Camp, 6 am-6 pm through the summer: $150/week Ages 5 & up. Parade Performance Camp Ages 8 & up, 6/25-6/29, 9 am-12 pm: $150/ week. Princess Dance Camp 7/237/27, 9 am-12 pm, Ages 4-7: $150/ week. MFA Studios serving the Locust Grove Community since 2009. 4444 Germanna Hwy Ste 160 Locust Grove, VA 22508. 540-6935286. http://www.mfastudios.com. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $895 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: April 10, 2018. Info: 703-402-2509.
LOWA Employment Maintenance. Buildings Full-Time Maintenance Technician. Seeking applicants to perform general maintenance and repair of LOW building systems to include water, sewer, electrical, carpentry, heating, cooling and ventilation. Must be able to work in all weather, move/lift up to 80 lbs. At least 2 years facilities maintenance trade preferred or trade or technical school diploma or certification. Environmental Resources. Part-Time Marina Attendants needed to operate the marina fuel center. Excellent customer service and record keeping ability required. Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends. Age 16 and older may apply. Spring hours: April 4-May 27, Sat/Sun 9:30 am5:30 pm. Summer season begins with Memorial Day with extended hours and weekdays through Labor Day. Clubhouse. Part-Time Grill Cook. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be able to prepare, portion and cook food products with competency in other areas of food preparation. Looking for team players. Previous experience desired. Clubhouse. Part-Time Servers/Banquet Servers. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be over 18 years of age, personable with good communication skills and basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures. Ability to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds essential. Clubhouse. Part-Time Host/Hostess. The successful candidate will welcome and manage timely seating of guests and possess excellent customer service and communication skills along with a hospitable disposition and a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Some computer skills required. Work schedule includes the hours of 4 PM to 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday along with some holidays. Fareways. Part-Time Line Cook position available to flexible hours. Part time positions now open for Line Cooks at the Golf Course Sports Bar and Dining facility. Required to accurately and efficiently cook hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. A minimum of one year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit. Fareways. Part-Time Servers are needed to assist with operations at this facility. If you are over 18 years of age, personable and can work flexible hours in a pleasant environment—please apply! We need applicants with good communication skills and basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures. Excellent Customer Service Skills required. Some experience preferred. 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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SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. SNOW REMOVAL, Call Mark 540-845-1816. TOWNSEND HOME HEALTH and Hospice Care. Where Professionalism with Compassion come first. Excellent references with 25 years experience in LOW. We provide services for you or your loved one in the comfort and safety of your home. A staff of medical professionals to provide care a few hours a day, a week, or 24 hours in the following areas: Alzheimers, dementia, personal, health, medication management, hospice, palliative, respite, pre-op, post-op & recovery, doctor visits, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping. Tina Townsend h-540-972-3064, c-540-842-7026, Nan2Noah1@aol.com. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. TREE REMOVAL - VA State Licensed/Insured/Workers Comp. Top Notch Tree Service, Inc., 540785-TREE (8733). TYLER’S HARDCORE Tree Service - “We Get the Job Done.” Tree and stump removal from storm damage, mulching, lot clean up, backyard clearing, hauling, and tree trimming. Dead wood limbs removed out of trees. You will be pleased with my work when we are finished. Payment due when work is completed. References upon request. Call us 24/7 at 540-8606550. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773. WINDOW WASHING Professional interior/exterior cleaning, sills, and screens. Call Scott Michanco, 540-423-7503.
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M.A.N.’s DRYWALL, 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 markup materials and subcontractors. I am personally on every job working beside my guys. Show me a proposal by a licensed and insured contractor and I will beat their estimate. L.O.W. resident for 11 years. Free estimates. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCH DELIVERY - Doubleshredded hardwood. For prices, call Brian, 540-219-7660. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better finish. Call Mark 540-845-1816. PAINTING - INTERIOR/Exterior and Home Improvements. Over 30 years in business. 703-966-2744 (Culpeper). PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PETSITTING, DOG Walking. Call Chris, 540-412-1510. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Do you have mold on your siding, rotten wood, that’s a HOA violation. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates. Licensed/Insured. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REAL ESTATE: 21DreamTeam is here to move you across the street or across the country. We are the local team with universal vision. Call for a free pre-listing assessment of your house or to schedule a home-buying tour. C21 Redwood Realty, 540-907-2727; www.21DreamTeam.com; (EHO). REMODEL - YOU have an idea? We’ll make it a reality. Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements. Call Mark 540-845-1816. REPAIRS & ROOFING. Install new, skylights. Clean stains. Seamless gutters. 540-972-9444. ROOF LEAKING - Give us a call for a free estimate. Leaky roof or new, we’ve got you covered. Call Mark 540-845-1816. ROOFING and REPAIRS - No leak guarantee! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-2873984. 24 hours for emergency.
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