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Thank You for Your Questions

by Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Board Secretary The Board would like to thank the many members who attended the Jan. 16 meeting for your questions and for sharing your concerns about the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) Project. As Secretary of the Board, I am responsible for responding to your concerns. I will begin by addressing two of the most frequent questions received by the Board. Q: Why weren’t funds earmarked in the reserves for the CARC project? A. That is an excellent question. Like over 90 percent of HOAs across the United States, LOWA collects Contributions to Reserves using the Cash Flow Method. Miller Dodson Associates, LOWA’s reserve specialist, calculates the amount based on three years of expected repairs and replacements. This means we collect funds as we need them and do not collect funds for replacing components 30 or 40 years out. If we did, our assessment would be signiſcantly higher Last year, in response to member concerns that the Board had not earmarked funds for CARC, we voted to earmark funds from the New Construction and Renovation Reserve for CARC. The earmarked funds were placed in Repair & Replacement Reserve. Since we are replacing the existing bathhouse/ ſtness center, pool and beach bathroom, these are eligible projects. There is now $301,865 earmarked for CARC in Replacement Reserves. We have also earmarked $144,357 for CARC from the sale of the Germanna House and Association-owned property on Liberty Boulevard. In addition, there is $11,700 in the reserves for replacing the basketball court fence for a total of $457,922 earmarked for CARC. HOAs are always being pressured to reallocate funds collected for one purpose to another purpose, which is why it is so difſcult to collect funds for a speciſc project such as CARC. There is another aspect to this. LOWA fully funds its reserve study. Many associations do not collect sufſcient funds in order to keep the annual assessment artiſcially low. The effect of keeping the assessment artiſcially low results in funds not being available when they are needed. To delay the CARC project any longer would require even more funds due to higher construction inƀation rates. (Refer to Bob Hoh article, Should We Delay the CARC Project, in the Jan. 12 edition of Lake Currents, page 6.) Q. The Flat Run forebay project is critical to the health of our Main Lake. Why are we postponing the project in favor of CARC? A. The Flat Run forebay project is indeed critical to the health of our Main Lake and we have every intention of moving forward with the project in 2018. The Board has already set aside $138,000 in the Capital Spending Plan. Last year, however, we learned that we are unable to build the forebay where originally planned due to RSA identifying buried sewage pipes in the original construction area. The delay is not because Flat Run is a lower priority, but because we need to reassess our options for completing the project. Caring for our lakes, including the Flat Run sediment problem, remains at the top of the Board Goals. Please continue to email Board@lowa.org with your questions and concerns. We welcome your comments, and will address them in future editions of Lake Currents.

President's Letter 2 Agendas 2&4 Association News 2-10 Board Minutes 3 General Manager's Column 3 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 18 Orange County News 25 Classiſeds 26-27

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January 26, 2018

Board of Directors Now Accepting Candidate Applications After serving the Association on the Board of Directors since 2014, LOWA President Larry Morlan has resigned and stepped down from the Board effective Jan. 12. LOWA Board Members and Management would like to thank Larry for his leadership and service; and would like to acknowledge all that has been accomplished under his leadership. During his time of service, the Association has seen the upgrade of Sweetbriar Pool and the addition of the Covered Ring to the Equestrian Center. Larry can also count the introduction of electronic voting among the many successes achieved by him and his fellow board members. Larry has been a steadfast, professional and diplomatic leader who has conſdently guided the Board during his time as president. Larry has stepped down for his own personal reasons, and in parting, he shared the following sentiments: “Joyce and I would like to thank members for the literally hundreds of emails, letters, calls, and personal visits of support we have received. Serving the community was our total pleasure. This show of support truly represents the caring community we moved into in 2012. We ask that this same support be shown to the current volunteer Board of Directors as they work on behalf of us all. They are the unsung heroes.” Larry’s departure creates an opening on the board. LOWA Members may apply to ſll the board vacancy for the remainder of this BOD session, until the election at the Annual Meeting in September. The Board will select the new Board member from the pool of applicants and will seat the new director at its Feb. 3 meeting. Applications can be found on LOWA.org (both in the newsfeed on the homepage and on LOWA.org/forms) or applicants may obtain one from Member Services in the Holcomb building. Members in good standing can submit their application to the General Manager’s Ofſce until Feb. 1 at 4 PM. If you have any questions, please call the GM’s ofſce at 972-2214.

Thank You for Your Service Larry Morlan was appointed to the Board of Directors in Oct. 2014 to ſll a vacancy. He was reelected to that seat in Sept. 2015, and became Board President in 2016.

January 31 GM Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget Presentation 7 PM, Community Center

February 5-9 Private Golf Lessons, Community Center Info: Rea Hargraves – 972-2230

Thursday, February 1 Deadline for Board of Directors candidate applications to General Manager’s Ofſce: 45PM

February 4-10 LOW Restaurant Week See page 10 for details.

Saturday, February 3 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM Community Center

February 6 LOWLINC Speaker Series District 5 Supervisor Lee Frame 10:30 AM Community Center

Sign up for Electronic Receipt of Ofſcial Notices Get emails for assessment invoices, electronic voting, boater registration and more… WWW.LOWA.ORG/FORMS Members: Lake Currents can be read online at: LOWA.ORG/LAKECURRENTS

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Regular Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda February 3, 2018, Community Center

By Leighton Cumming

I wish I was starting my ſrst Letter as President on a more positive note. Larry Morlan resigned from the Board Friday, Jan. 12 due to two threats he received from one person and a verbal threat to his wife. Larry is a very strong person, but anyone would have a problem with that. The threats are in the hands of the Orange County Sheriff. Threats like those should never happen in this wonderful community. Thanks to Larry for all he has accomplished for Lake of the Woods. It has been a real pleasure working with him! I wish Larry and Joyce the very best in their next endeavors. I was elected President of the Board at the Jan. 16 meeting and Cliff Wilks was elected Board Vice President. I look forward to working with Cliff and the entire Board for the remaining months of this term. One of the Board’s responsibilities is to maintain the common areas of the community. So, what does that Board members mean? Should we maintain the common areas including amenities are answerable to the as they were 50 years ago? That Association, which means would mean that we would still have all of the members together, gravel roads and a small number of not just to individual amenities. If we still maintained our amenities in their original condition, members or groups of we probably wouldn’t have begun members. the Lakes Improvement Plan, or added the Members Lounge in the Clubhouse, or the Community Center, or would not have done other projects which have made this the attractive community it is. Alternatively, does “maintaining the community” mean that we keep the common areas in good condition and upgrade roads, amenities and common areas as needed? I think the latter deſnition of good condition with necessary upgrades is the standard we need to follow to have the community and our houses remain attractive to prospective buyers. Board members are all elected with certain responsibilities which are listed in our governing documents. Board members are answerable to the Association, which means all of the members together, not just to individual members or groups of members. I doubt that there is anything we could say or do that would please everyone. So, when we are looking at what the Board needs to do, we look at what the whole community needs now and as best we can tell, in the future. This year we face a large expense to update the Clubhouse pool, ſtness center, beach bathroom, snack bar and handicapped parking. As Board Treasurer Bob Hoh pointed out in a Jan. 12 Lake Currents article, delaying the project will just cost us more, both for the new construction and for continued repairs to the old amenities. Yes, $5 million is a lot of money. The Board is continuing to work on ways to make it easier for Members to pay for the project.

9 AM. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10 AM 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

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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

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)

OPEN SESSION Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum Conſrmation Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2018 Board Selection of a New Director

3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff - Mark Amos 3.3 Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker 3.4 Report from LOW Fire & Rescue President – Simon Gray 3.5 Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins 3.6 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes D. Response to Petition 3.7 Report of General Manager A. December Financials B. Lakes Management Report C. Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update 3.8 Committee Reports 4.

MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS

5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Adopting Amendments to Regulation XVI, Environmental Control and Construction Procedures Regarding Fire Pits (Resolution 2018-3) 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Discussion of the General Manager’s Revised Budget and Budget Amendments 6.2 Consideration of Authorizing Proceeds of $10,000 from LOWAOwned Liberty Boulevard Lot Sale to the Repair and Replacement Reserve Earmarked for the CARC Project 6.3 Consideration of Awarding a Contract for Clubhouse Deck Replacement Project

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Lake Currents January 26, 2018

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President’s Letter

MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS

DIRECTOR COMMENTS

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SCHEDULED MEETINGS x Regular Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Community Center 2:00pm x Regular Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, March 3, 2018, Community Center 10:00am ADJOURNMENT

Editorial Staɣ 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 ofſcial 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 ofſce 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 reƀect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications ofſce at 540-972-2278 for details about classiſed 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

LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review. Present Larry Morlan, President Leighton Cumming, Vice President Bob Hoh, Treasurer Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks Jeff Johnson

Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 10 AM)

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 and personnel matters. Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 9:58 a.m.

3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor: No report available. 32. Report from Orange County Sheriff Sheriff Mark Amos reported that in the month of December staff received 2,354 calls for service, issued 54 warrants, served 695 civil papers, made 18 criminal transports and issued 143 traffic tickets. There were 41 calls for service from LOW, and 19 traffic tickets issued on Route 3 for a total of 339 for the year. There were only 3 calls for service from Walmart for a total of 82 for the year. Sheriff Amos reported that to improve staffing and communications efficiencies, the police, fire and rescue operations will soon all be housed in one building with the 911 dispatch center. 3.3 Report from Allied-Universal Security: No report available. 3.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. President Simon Gray reported that in 2017 there were 558 calls for Rescue services, and 458 calls to the Fire Department. Joe Clontz will be taking over as President in March. 3.5 Report from Orange County School Board School Board Representative Jim Hopkins reported that Woodbury Forest, a private high school near the town of Orange, has offered the Orange County High School swim team the use of their pool for regular practices, so the swim team no longer has to travel to Charlottesville.

See January 6 Minutes on p. 22 Member Services/Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Ofſce Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Amenities/ clubhouse Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Oɤce: 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM

by Phil Rodenberg , General Manager CMCA® AMS® PCAM® In January 2016, I wrote a column about opportunities for member comments at Board of Directors meetings. A member just wrote the Board concerned there needs to be more participation by members during meetings. In the spirit of recycling, I offer an updated explanation of how members can participate in Board meetings. Does the Board give an opportunity for members to speak to agenda items? Absolutely! Virginia law says members have the right to participate, and the Board must designate a time for members to do so. The key is in knowing WHEN is the best time to speak. There are two “member comments” opportunities on the agenda plus one more opportunity during reports and presentations from invited guests. OPPORTUNITY #1: “Reports” and “Presentations” At the beginning of the meeting, particularly the ſrst meeting of the month, the Board receives reports from invited guests. These are our County Supervisor, County Sheriff, LOW Fire & Rescue President, Allied Universal Security Chief, and County School Board member who take turns coming to the microphone to give reports on the latest activities of their organizations. These reports are quite important to help the Board and members stay current on activities inside and outside LOW. Once the President gives the Board a chance to ask questions of the presenter, she will ask if any members have questions. Often a member will ask something about the report given or about an item in the news. From time to time, we schedule a presentation to help inform the Board and members of an important topic, and members are recognized by the President to ask questions. Presenters may include our dam engineer, property insurance broker, independent ſnancial auditor or a LOWA manager such as the Environmental Resources Manager. OPPORTUNITY #2: “Member Comments on Business Agenda” In the middle portion of the meeting, the Board turns to the action Items listed under “Unſnished Business” and “New Business”. Before the Board acts, however, the President asks if any members have comments on the items listed. The time for a member to speak is when the President calls for comments on the business agenda. If you have a comment or concern, now is your opportunity. During action items labeled “consideration of” the President will likely call for a motion, receive a second to the motion, receive a staff report, receive comments from directors, and then call for the vote. Sometimes, the President will call on a Committee Chair to express support or explain a ſne point. Rarely will the President ask for member input during the actual consideration of an action item. Remember, comments have already been received just beforehand during member comments. Items labeled “discussion of” or “status report” are a bit different. Member input is important because the Board may still be deciding what action to take. OPPORTUNITY #3: “Member General Comments” At the end of the meeting, the President calls for member comments of a general nature. These must be related to LOWA in some way. Member comments of a general nature tend to be oriented around maintenance items or observations a member has about the community. My advice for a member who might want to speak at a meeting: ϭ͘ Try it you might like it! It is your right to participate, and so… Ϯ͘ Get to your point. Boil it down to the key point(s). Say what you have to say in three minutes. ϯ͘ Be respectful. Wait to be called on by the President. Getting personal or otherwise acting out in a meeting is not tolerated and is actually against the LOWA decorum regulation. ϰ͘ Understand we are all on the same team. Our community works best when the Board, members, committees, and staff work together to ſnd solutions. So please let your voice be heard.

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Lake Currents January 26, 2018

2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 10:05 a.m. and affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts and personnel matters. 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. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of December 13, 2017. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2017 Regular Board of Directors meeting.

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Regular Board of Directors Meeting January 6, 2018 9 AM, Community Center

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Association News Lake Currents Janauary 26, 2018

Board Amends Parking Regulations The Board of Directors, at its Dec. 13 meeting, amended LOWA Regulation VI regarding use of LOW roads and parking lots. What has changed: Section D of the existing regulation has been reorganized and modiĹżed to include explanations of the intent of the regulation, to clarify that parking on roadway pavements and shoulders is prohibited at all times, except when expressly authorized, and to specify the authorizing agent for the various types of roadway parking exceptions. It also clariĹżes the General Managerâ€™s authority to arrange for towing of vehicles parked on roadways which pose a direct threat to public safety, or interfere with safety and road operations. It designates the fee for new construction as the New Construction and Renovation Fee, and indicates that those fees are to be used for the improvement of LOW roads and common areas.

LOWA Regulations â€“ VI. Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots: Approved Regulation (Section A. stays the same.) (Section B. stays the same.) (Section C. stays the same.)

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VI. USE OF LOW ROADS AND PARKING D. Parking and Standing 1. Intent of Regulations: Ä‚Í˜ Safety â€“Roads in Lake of the Woods are intended to be driven at low speeds to give drivers ample time to exercise good judgment. Parked or Standing vehicles can block a trafĹżc lane, interfere with driver sight distance, and be difĹżcult to see in the dark. Parked or Standing vehicles can interfere with emergency responses and road operations, including snow removal. Ä?Í˜ Aesthetics â€“ Routine parking of vehicles on roadsides degrades the appearance of our community thus reducing property values. Ä?Í˜ Reasonable Exceptions â€“ LOWA will work with members and registered tenants to facilitate activities that cannot be conducted without exceptions to parking regulations. Examples are construction, social gatherings, open houses, and yard sales. Members and registered tenants are expected to notify LOWA Security prior to planned activities. ÄšÍ˜ DeĹżnition - â€œStandingâ€? as used in this regulation means to halt an occupied or unoccupied motor vehicle other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers. 2. Restrictions: Ä‚Í˜ Parking. Parking is prohibited on roadway pavement and shoulders at any time, unless such Parking is expressly authorized under the terms herein. Any such authorized Parking shall be subject to all terms herein. Ä?Í˜ Standing. Standing vehicles must pull as far to the right as possible, and engage four-way Ć€ashers or warning lights when driving conditions warrant. Ä?Í˜ Intersections. Parking and/or Standing within 50 feet of a STOP or YIELD sign at an intersection is prohibited. When no regulatory sign is present, parking and/or Standing is prohibited within 50 feet of the intersecting roadway. ÄšÍ˜ Road Maintenance and Operations. Parking and/or Standing that interferes with road operations and maintenance is prohibited. This includes interference with snow removal, whether or not a snow emergency has been declared. ÄžÍ˜ Fire Hydrants. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of Ĺżre hydrants. Ä¨Í˜ Towing Enforcement. The General Manager, working through LOWA Security, is authorized to arrange for the towing of vehicles parked in the roadway when there is a direct threat to public safety or interference

with public safety and road operations, including failure of a vehicle to be operated, parked, or used in compliance with the Rules and Regulations herein, policies adopted by the General Manager in accordance with these Rules and Regulations, or a prior approved authorization. Towing will be at ownerâ€™s expense. Ĺ?Í˜ During an emergency ice/snow condition as declared by LOWAâ€™s President, the following pertains: (1) During extremely hazardous ice or snow road conditions, members are strongly advised to restrict their vehicular travel on LOW roads to emergency travel only. (2)Any resident parking or abandoning a vehicle on LOW roads, cul-desacs, shoulders or road right-of-ways (including ends of driveways forward of the front boundary of private lots) will be subject to a penalty as shown in Regulation XIV. SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS and/or towing at the ownerâ€™s expense. h. Exceptions. (1) Emergency vehicles; utility company vehicles; LOWA owned vehicles; and vehicles parked in accordance with authorizations issued through procedures established by the General Manager per part 3 below are exempt from these regulations. (2) Vehicles transporting students to and from school bus must pull as far to the right as possible and adhere to the 50 feet requirements for intersections and stop/yield signs. (3) Authorizations for Parking Otherwise Prohibited. (a) The General Manager, in coordination with LOWA Security and the Environmental Control Committee as necessary, may authorize parking and Standing otherwise prohibited, and will establish procedures for issuance of and compliance with such authorizations. (b) Requests for authorizations involving residential guests, social gatherings, open houses, real estate, and estate sales should be brought to Security in a timely manner. (See Regulation II. Admittance.) (c) Requests for authorizations involving construction (See regulation XVI.J. Access, for construction) and yard sales should be brought to the Environmental Control Committee OfĹżce in a timely manner. (d) All other requests as well as exceptions should be brought to the General Managerâ€™s OfĹżce in a timely manner. (e) Members and registered tenants must comply with the terms of their authorizations. This includes requirements for temporary trafĹżc control and restrictions related to darkness and inclement weather. E. Whenever loads may be judged by the General Manager or LOWA Security to be potentially damaging to roadway, trucks may not be admitted or may be directed to an alternative site to be, off-loaded to smaller A fee for use of the roads, known vehicles or broken into lighter loads. as the New Construction and Renovation Fee, shall be levied upon the owner of each property upon which a house is to be built, addition made or garage constructed. Such fee is for the improvement of LOWA roads and common areas, including normal wear and tear on the LOW road system

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Regulations from p. 4 at any location. This fee is to be paid at the time plans are approved by the ECC. When unusual damage to road shoulders or ditch lines is determined, at the time of the ſnal culvert inspection, to have been caused at a speciſc construction site, such damage will be called to the attention of the owner for corrective action. If corrective action is not taken promptly, the damage will be repaired by LOWA and the costs billed to the property owner. Unusual damage caused to the surface will be repaired by LOWA and the costs billed to the property owner. G. Blocking Roads: 1. No person shall block any road within LOW at any time without prior permission of the General Manager. Any non-member deliberately violating this Regulation may be denied use of the roads in addition to any penalties imposed. 2. No person shall block a lane or portion thereof without utilizing appropriate temporary trafſc control measures to assure safety of passing motorists. Measures may include, but are not limited to, cones, advance signs, barricades, ƀashers, and ƀaggers. When the General Manager or LOWA Security determine temporary trafſc control measures are inadequate, a summons may be issued and operations suspended until satisfactory measures are in place and functional. ,͘ (Section H. stays the same.) /͘ (Section I. stays the same.) :͘ Vehicle parking is prohibited at all Mail Stations except in marked spaces adjacent to the “Small Marina”, “Golf Course”, and “Spotswood Park” locations or with the permission of the General Manager. Overnight and Commuter parking is prohibited at, or adjacent to all Mail Stations. <͘ During an emergency ice/snow condition as declared by LOWA’s President, the following pertains: i. During extremely hazardous ice or snow road conditions, vehicular travel on LOW roads may be restricted to emergency travel only with violators subject to a penalty. ii. Any resident parking or abandoning a vehicle on LOW roads, cul-desacs, shoulders or road right-of-ways (including ends of driveways forward of the front boundary of private lots) will be subject to a penalty and/or towing at the owner’s expense. a. (Moved to D.2.g.)

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On Jan. 16, the Board voted to authorize the submission of a loan application to Mutual of Omaha Bank for $5,000,000 for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. The motion passed with 4 board members in favor and 2 opposed. On Jan. 6, the Board voted to make the project construction area available for 12 months, beginning May 1, 2018. This was done to avoid the extra cost of compressing the schedule to nine months, and to help ensure the replacement pool is completed by May 2019. The Board decision took into consideration a pending $3,000 repair to the 1967 pool shell, which recently developed a leak in the expansion joint causing the water to leak out. The permanent closing of the existing pool means that repair will not be made. The Board decision also affects the timeline for the temporary relocation of the Fitness Center to the Clubhouse Lower Level. LOWA will relocate the Å¿tness center in May instead of August. The decision also means the 2018 pool management contract will be decreased since LOWA will not need to operate and hire lifeguards for the Clubhouse Pool during Summer 2018. The Association has contacted Winkler Pool to receive a modiÅ¿ed proposal for the Sweetbriar Pool only. For regular updates on the project, visit: www.LOWA.org/CapitalProjects.

Association News Lake Currents January 26, 2018

General Manager’s Proposed FY18 Budget Presentation January 31 Budget Advances Board Goals January 26, 2018 Dear Members, As the Association enters its 51st year, I submit for your review the Proposed Operating, Contribution to Reserves (CTR), and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, which begins May 1, 2018. The proposal is a balanced budget representing $14,479,326 in total authorized spending. Refer to Budget Summary. Through this budget, the Lake of the Woods Association is able to effectively carry out its obligations to maintain the common areas, lakes and dams; operate the amenities; enforce Association covenants and regulations; and provide adequate gate access and common area security. The budget is a means of implementing many of the stated Board Goals including the Lakes Management Plan to improve the health of our lakes. The budget will likely be modiſed on the way to Board adoption on Feb. 21 as we receive updates and consider Board, committee, and member input. Members are invited to attend the General Manager’s Budget Presentation on Jan. 31, at 7 PM at the Community Center. Operating Budget Highlights It is the duty of the Board through the Declarations of Restrictions to set the uniform annual assessment “after consideration of current maintenance needs and future needs of the Association.” The upcoming ſscal year budget is unusual in that the Association has a major capital project included in the annual assessment. The annual lot assessment necessary to accomplish the ongoing operations and maintenance and capital replacement and the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) Project is $1,580 per lot, as explained below. Together the amounts sum to the annual lot assessment. We show them as separate subtotals so that members can see the separate CARC project portion of the increase. Ongoing O&M and Capital Replacement CARC Project Assessment Per Lot

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Revenue – Ongoing Operations & Maintenance and Capital Replacement. After counting amenity and administrative revenues, this portion of the budget requires $5,913,404 for cash break even. This translates to $1,389 per lot, which is $33 (2 percent) above the current level. Compare the increase to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is 2 percent in October 2017. Capital replacement expenses account for $41 of the increase, while operating expenses account for an $8 or .08 percent reduction. Expected Tenant Fee revenue is down almost $35,000 reƀecting a continued decline in tenant properties and expected Fitness Center revenue is down $15,000 because of relocation and construction. The proposed Fee Schedule changes are: x Tenant Fee: $1,384 ($5 less than the O&M and CR portion of the assessment). x Golf Club: Rates are restated and simpliſed based on two time periods of “Open to noon” and “noon to Close”. Handicapping is $34 (up $2). x Environmental Control Committee Filing Fees are simpliſed into a single $70 charge (up from $45 for small projects) and New Construction & Renovation Fees are increased by 10 cents per square foot for each of three categories. Demolition fee is $725 (up from $625). x Marina gasoline markup is increased to 17 percent (up from 15 percent). x Document research charges, shown separately until now, are increased to $15 an hour (up from $10). Document copy and research fees are now shown on the Fee Schedule. See Fee Schedule on Page 7. Revenue – Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) Project. LOWA anticipates borrowing a maximum of $5 Million from Mutual of Omaha Bank with a seven year payback for the CARC Project. The Board has determined it is in the best interest of the Association to replace rather than continue to repair the 1967 Clubhouse pool, bathhouse/ſtness center, and beach bath structures. The project includes designing, building and outſtting the new complex with a zero entry pool with 6 lanes, a larger ſtness center to

include existing workout equipment, 25 ADA parking space lot, and one basketball court. The current project estimate as of Dec. 20 is $5.34 million After counting funds earmarked for the project totaling $458,422, the project funding requirement is $4.88 million, which translates to $191 per lot over seven years (the life of the loan). Sources of the $458,422 earmarked funds that reduce the bank loan are: x $301,865 from the New Construction & Renovation Reserve, x $144,357 proceeds from the sale of two LOWA-owned properties no longer needed for Association purposes, x $11,700 in the Repair & Replacement Reserve for the Clubhouse basketball fence, and x $500 in donations. The Association is working with an architect/engineering team to complete construction documents. Once the Board has bids in hand in May 2018, the Board will authorize the loan. Since the release of the GM’s Budget Proposal on Nov. 17, we considered the concerns from several members regarding the sticker shock of the 90 percent one-time increase and the required agreements for members opting for the seven-year payment option. We instead propose a uniform amount included in the annual assessment in each of the seven years of the life of the loan. As such, the standard payment options for the annual assessment are available for members (payment in full, semi-annual and quarterly) Expenditures. The Proposed Operating Budget totals $14,479,326, which is $5,085,473 more than the current year. $5 million is attributed to the CARC Project. The remaining $85,473 is primarily attributed to loss of revenues, discussed earlier in this letter, and to $78,000 in employee medical insurance increases. The staff worked to keep operations as ƀat as possible while including necessary expenditures to care for the common areas and carry out the work of the Association. A dedicated workforce is essential to excellent customer service. We included 2 percent employee raises (1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment and 1 percent Merit) effective the ſrst pay period in May. Retaining our dedicated and skilled employees avoids recruitment and training costs. Matching the CPI of 2 percent is a way to hold off the turnover. There are no new full time positions in the budget. Cost Reduction/Energy Conservation. We anticipate the 101 Administration Budget will beneſt from members opting to receive Board election ballots and lot-related notices such as the annual assessment notice and quarterly statements by email, and we have reduced postagerelated expenses by $2,500. Because of the effort to hold the line on regular expenditures, we did not propose large energy savings projects at the Woods Center and Clubhouse in the budget. We note many operation center budgets are beneſtting from reduced electrical costs from the previous switch to LED lighting in facilities. There is a modest, one-time savings of utilities costs anticipated with the demolition of the Clubhouse Pool and Fitness Center. The interim location of the Fitness Center will be the Lower Level of the Clubhouse from May 2018 to May 2019 during construction of the CARC Project. The budget beneſts from the one-time savings from the pool management contract in the 304 Pools Budget for the closure of the Clubhouse Pool. Capital Budget Highlights Total Contribution to Reserve (CTR) is $1,669,992, which is comprised of: x $1,669,992 for Repair and Replacement Reserve (R&R) which fully funds the 2017 Miller Dodson Level 2 Reserve Study adopted by the Board for planning and budgeting purposes on Nov. 4. The R&R CTR increases $258,020 over the current year, primarily because of Lakeview Parkway repaving projects over 10 years, and the rising cost of repair and replacement. x No new funds for New Asset and Improvement Reserve (NAIR) are proposed. x No new funds for the Contingency Reserve are proposed since the Reserve is at or above the $100,000 target funding stated in the Reserve Policy.

See Transmittal Letter on p. 9

Capital Spending totals $6,471,394 for all projects, including $5 million for the CARC Project. The Capital Spending Plan funds all R&R projects in the Board-adopted 2017 Level 2 Reserve Study. Five notable R&R Reserve projects: x Lakeview Parkway Resurface (Phase 1) near Shoosmith Road ($229,108), x Maintenance HQ Building Renovation (roof, siding, interior, windows, doors) ($130,775), x Clubhouse HVAC (4 Heat Pumps) ($97,950), x Main Marina Slope Stabilization System ($85,000), and x Clubhouse Teen Point Bulkhead Replacement ($75,600). The Lakes Management Improvement Plan Projects for the Flat Run Forebay and the 14th Pond are already in the Capital Spending Plan and remain a high priority. The only NAIR project is the Dog Park Project ($30,000) paid from existing NAIR funds. (See Capital Spending/CTR information on Page 6) Assumptions and Guidance The budget was built after reviewing actual revenue and expenditures from three previous years and the current year. The stated Board Goals (see LOWA.org/Board) are a signiſcant factor in both operating and capital budgets. Management considered Board Budget Guidance as well as federal, state and local government requirements. We contacted utility providers. Operations Center Managers reviewed the Five Year Capital Plan to consider new initiatives. Likewise, managers determined if any spending could be reduced or eliminated. We reviewed prices and service quality of current vendors. We considered the local economy which we believe will hold steady and possibly grow.

The budget document represents many hours of preparation by the Operations Center Managers in consultation with the committees. Finance Director Roy Mayberry, Facilities Director Jessie Graves, and Assistant GM Chester Guzek and their staffs were instrumental in completing this work. Special thanks to Administrative Assistant Lorri Trocchio for assembling the documents for the Board members and Finance and Planning Committee members. Member comments and questions are welcome on the way to Board approval of the operating and capital budgets at the February 21 Board meeting. Sincerely,

Regular Board of Directors Meeting January 16, 2018 6:00 p.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review.

Present Others Leighton Cumming, Vice President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Bob Hoh, Treasurer Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 7:00 p.m.) Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks Jeff Johnson Call to Order Vice President Leighton Cumming called the meeting to order. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. for the purpose of considering matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 7:01 p.m. and afſrm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of considering matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Conſrmation Secretary Zukowski conſrmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of January 6, 2018. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2018 Regular Board of Directors meeting. 2.5 Election of Ofſcers Vice President Leighton Cumming reported that President Larry Morlan has resigned and a new President will have to be elected and a new Director appointed to ſll the vacated seat. Vice President Cumming asked for nominations for President. Director Zukowski nominated Leighton Cumming, second by Hoh. Director Clawson nominated Bob Hoh; nomination died for lack of a second. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Leighton Cumming was elected President of the Board, vacating the position of Vice President. President Cumming asked for nominations for Vice President. Director Hoh nominated Clifton Wilks. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Clifton Wilks was elected Vice President of the Board. 2.6 Setting a Date for Director Candidate Applications Deadline President Cumming proposed that the Board accept Director Candidate applications from members until February 1, 2018 in preparation for the appointment of a new Director by the Board at their February 3, 2018 Board meeting.

Lake Currents January 26, 2018

Conclusion and Acknowledgements The budget is a responsible spending plan which carries the Lake of the Woods Association forward toward the Board’s Vision: A welcoming, diverse, residential, gated community of single-family homes and recreational amenities that supports the evolving needs of members and their families now and in the future. There are operating and capital proposals I did not include that the Board may ſnd valuable and want to consider funding.

LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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Space is limited so be sure to save your spot. Camera ready art required.

Wednesday February 14, 2018 Valentineâ€™s Day Specials!

See our website for the full menu & Specials! Appetizers - choose one Caesar or Clubhouse Salad Lobster Bisque Smoked Salmon Mousse in a Mini Bouchee Pastry EntrĂŠeâ€™s - choose one Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb with a Vanilla Bean Demi-Glace &WEM %QPĹżV-Slow Roasted Herb Rubbed Duck Leg Petit Bistro Filets 6YQ ĹżXG QWPEG ĹżNGVU EJCT ITKNNGF CPF ĹżPKUJGF YKVJ C TGF YKPG FGOK INCEG Pan Seared Scallops with Garlic, Shallots Dessert-choose one and Spinach Wrapped in a Heart of Puff Jonâ€™s House Made Pastry and Baked to a Golden Brown and Strawberry Short Cake Cheesecake Finished with a Saffron Butter Sauce. Chocolate Covered Strawberries House Made Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Icing All EntrĂŠes are accompanied by Grilled Asparagus Risotto or Fingerling Potatoes and Malibu Carrots or Baby Squash and Zucchini $34.95 per person Reservations are required Call the clubhouse at 540-972-2221 Regular menu will not be available in the dining room Lunch: Sat & Sun, 11 AM-4 PM Dinner: Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-9 PM. Fri & Sat, 5-10 PM Brunch: Sunday 10 AM-1 PM Menus: WWW.LOWA.ORG/CLUBHOUSE To make reservations, call the Clubhouse at 972-2221.

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Sign up for Electronic Receipt of OfĹżcial Notices Get emails for assessment invoices, electronic voting, boater registration and moreâ€Ś WWW.LOWA.ORG/FORMS

Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse Presidentâ€™s Room EQ Equestrian Center FC Fareways Cafe HF HollyĹżeld 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

As a courtesy to our members these are the most common violations that the LOWA Covenant Site Inspector sees in the subdivision. LOWA is providing these as a helpful way for members to avoid being cited for violations. For more information, contact Matilde Barone, Covenant and Site Inspector 972-2211. Violation # 1 Unsightly Lot: Covenant 8 (1): (I) All lots, whether occupied or unoccupied, and any improvements placed thereon, shall at all times be maintained in such manner as to prevent their becoming unsightly by reason of unattractive growth on such lot or the accumulation of rubbish or debris thereon. Regulation V.D.1. Personal property, such as lawn and garden tractors (20 hp or less), equipment, ladders, receptacles for trash, accumulations of building supplies, lumber, toys, etc., shall not be stored in the front or side yards or in an unsightly manner in back yards. It is recommended these items be stored in a basement, garage, or approved shed. Installation of any building in which to store personal property requires ECC approval. Regulation V.F.1.c. c. All lots, open decks, porches, docks and carports shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition (e.g., no debris, rubbish, appliances or interior furnishings). Violation # 2 Unlicensed/Wrecked Vehicle: Restrictive Covenant 8.A.h: No stripped down, partially wrecked or unlicensed motor vehicle or sizeable part thereof shall be permitted to be parked on any street in the section or subdivision on any lot, unless it is parked in a completely closed garage. Violation # 3 Commercial Vehicles: Regulation V.C.2 The vehicles and equipment listed below shall not be parked on any LOW residential lot overnight or longer except during and in connection with approved construction projects on that lot: Regulation V.C.2d Any truck with a utility body or vehicles with commercial markings (writing and or graphics) or with ladders or commercial equipment visible from or on the exterior of the vehicle except those housed in an ECC-approved garage or sufficiently screened from view from the street, lake and golf course. Those vehicles are in compliance if screened through the use of ECC approved covers, decorative sections of lattice, and or plants. Blank magnetic signs may also be used to cover commercial markings while parked on any LOW residential lot to meet compliance requirements. Regulation V.C.3 No vehicle may be parked on a LOW residential lot at any time in such a way to constitute an advertisement. Regulation V.C.6 Official government vehicles, except for school buses, are exempt from this Regulation.

Violation # 4 Dead Tree : Regulation V.F.l.a: Dead trees (whether standing, leaning or lying on the ground),tree cuttings, piles of underbrush, unstacked rotting or decayed logs, or any debris or items other than natural growth, must be removed. Violation # 5 Unapproved Tree Removal:Regulation V.F.3.a: Removal of trees six inches or greater in diameter (measured no higher than 12 inches above the ground) from any lot or parcel of land without the written approval by ECC is prohibited. Violation # 6 Unapproved Structures: Restrictive Covenant 5 A: All plans and specifications 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 (herein called â€œCommitteeâ€?), as the same is from time to time composed.

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Top Ten Violations in LOW

Association News

GM Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget Presentation Wednesday, January 31, 7 PM, CC

Violation # 7 Covers: Regulation V. K: Covers used for covering wood piles, parked cars, lumber piles, boats, lawn equipment, etc., must be in muted tones of dark green, browns, khaki, or camouflage and must be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Violation # 8 Illegal Signs: Restrictive Covenant, 8.A.g: All signs, billboards, or advertising structures of any kind are prohibited except upon application to and written permission from the (Environmental Control) Committee. Regulation V.H. 3. Political signs: Only one political sign per candidate, no larger than 4 square feet may be displayed on any residential lot. Political signs may be displayed no earlier than six weeks prior to an election and must be removed the day after the election. Regulation V.H. 5. Nonprofit, Fund Raising, Informational, Organizational Signs: These signs may be temporarily placed in designated areas with written permission from the General Manager.

See Top Ten Violations on p. 24

C al en d a r o f E ve n t s SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location

Wednesday, January 31 7 PM GM Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget Presentation (CC). Info: 972-2214.

Saturday, February 3 10 AM LOWA Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214.

M, W, F

Carolina Shag Lessons Battleſeld Boogie Club

LLCH

7 PM

2nd / 4th SU

Audrey 703-401-5050

10:30 AM

M, TH

Donna 972-1977

Calendar

Church 972-9060

Horseshoes for Fun

9 AM

TU, TH

Ron 412-2872

Joggers Club

Call

TBD

Diane 540-388-2930

Kayak Club

Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch

6 PM 10 AM

TU F

Mary 972-6760

Pickleball Play Beginner Class

11 AM-12:30 PM

Greg 540-388-2540

Praise & Worship Dance

LOWC-WC

10 AM-12:30 PM

W, SA

Sonja 972-1734 or 972-9060

Senior Softball

9 AM

Square Dancers LOW Social Club

LLCH

7:30-9:30 PM

2 / 4 /5 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

John 540-229-7940

LLCH

8:30-9:15 AM

M, W, F

7 PM

TU, TH

Mike 540-710-3318

Tae Kwon Do (12-adult) $

8 PM

TU, TH

Mike 540-710-3318

Volleyball Adult/coed

7-11 PM

Michael 809-7406

Walkers Club

Greensprings Clubhouse

9 AM 9 AM

M, SA W

Diane 540-388-2930

Tae Kwon Do (8-11)

Water Fitness

Wilderness Pres.

10 AM & 11:15 AM

M, W, F

Carol 972-6739

Yoga – Intermediate

9-10:15 AM

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga – Gentle

10:30-11:45 AM

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga – Gentle

9:30-10:30 AM

Yoga – All Levels

Rebekah 908-358-8406

5:30-6:30 PM TH ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)

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Rebekah 908-358-8406

Location

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Day

AARP Meeting

9:30 AM

3rd M

Larry 972-1847

Art for Fun

1:30-3 PM

3rd TH

Elaine 540-845-4127

Bridge, Sunday Duplicate

7-9 PM

Joe 972-8052/Caroline 972-7688

Bridge, Monday Night

7 PM

Jan or Vince 703-565-3408

Bridge, Wednesday Ladies

9 AM-3 PM

Jan: Barbara 972-7151 Feb: Rae 972-1135

Book Club

Wilderness Lib.

1 PM

Alice 972-4782

Book Club at LOW

7 PM

1st/3rd M

Alan 972-2168

Contact

Chess Club

Burger King

6:30-8:30 PM

2nd/4th/5thTU

Matthew 540-659-3414

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

12:30-3 PM

Maureen 972-7010

Coloring Book Club

10 AM

Terry 540-412-2282

Craft Group

LOWC

9:30-11:45 AM

Rochelle 972-3438

Democratic Club

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

2 PM

2nd W

Marguerite 972-3681

Fun Bunch 55+

10 AM-1 PM

Community Center 972-9680

Garden Club

12:30 PM

2nd M

Jan 972-1630

Happy Tails Dog Club

7PM

4th TU

Sharon 540-412-9838

Investment Club Knitting & Crocheting

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8:30-9:30 AM

Stretch and Flex

Day

LOWC

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Tuesday, February 6 10 AM LOW Lions Vision Impaired Support Group Meeting (CC). Info: Gail 972-1629. 10:30 AM LOWLINC Speaker Series, Speaker Supervisor Lee Frame. (CC) Info: lowlinc. communications@gmail.com

Time

Aerobics

7 PM

4th TU

Lee 972-0395

10 AM

W, F

Sylvia 972-9680

Knowledge Club

10-11 AM

3rd TU

Alayna 972-0484

Litter Pick-up in LOW

All around LOW

9 AM

3rd SA

Jan 972-1630

LOW Fliers R/C Club

5-8 PM

3rd F

Terry 412-760-4593

LOW Lioness Club

6:30 PM

2nd TH

Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 412-9952

LOW Lions Club

5:30 PM

1st TH

Charlie 540-903-7796

Mahjongg

12:30-4 PM

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

7 PM

2nd W

Marilyn 972-0392

Photography Group

7-9 PM

1st/3rd TH

Bill 540-834-9866

Republican Women’s Club

11:30 AM

4th W

Connie 972-0083

Susannah Chandler DAR

1 PM

2nd SA

Robbie Rokosz 972-4512

TOPS weigh in/meeting $

LGES (Rt. 20)

5:15 PM

Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569

Dan 972-0153

Veterans Club

LLCH

7 PM

4th TH

Woodworkers Shop

Compactor Bldg.

9 AM

2nd SA

Hal 972-9803

Woodworkers Club

7 PM

4th TU

Hal 972-9803

Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page

by Bren Anderson, 50th Anniversary AdHoc Committee

LOWâ€™s 50th year celebration as a Homeownerâ€™s Association began in earnest on Jan. 8, 2017, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the James Madison Museum in Orange, opening a comprehensive, historically-designed exhibit of LOWâ€™s 50 years of existence, from a wooded wilderness of small farms in 1967 to the thriving community it has become today. This heritage exhibit of Lake of the Woods was the Ĺżrst of 13 major events planned, organized and orchestrated by more than 40 goal-oriented and positive-thinking LOW volunteers who made up the LOW 50th Anniversary AdHoc Committee. Our local Walmart donated Ĺżnancial support for this display, which was later featured in LOWâ€™s community areas throughout the year. The LOW Woodworking Club designed and built two lighted walnut display cases for permanent use in the Clubhouse Presidentâ€™s Room. By Valentineâ€™s Day, over 400 LOW members attended and participated in two Buddy-Holly themed â€œRave-Onâ€? musical concerts at the Community Center. In April, another 200-plus LOW members attended the ofĹżcial Proclamation Dinner at the Clubhouse, which highlighted legislative proclamations by both the Virginia Assembly and the United States House of Representatives recognizing April 22, 2017 as â€œLake of the Woodsâ€? Day. The next evening, a special 50th Anniversary â€œDance-through-the Decadesâ€? was held for over a hundred LOW revelers at our recently-renovated Fareways Cafe. In May, the Committee co-sponsored, along with Weichert Realtors, a 50th Anniversary 5K run/walk on the LOWA Golf Course, with over 80 members from age 10 through 75 participating. June featured a 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament with over 24 fourperson teams enjoying the comradeship of neighborly completion, followed by a featured cart-barn lunch and an evening picnic and concert on Clubhouse point under the sponsorship of Connorâ€™s Pest Control.

Mid-June also found the Pools Committee hosting a ribbon-cutting, wine and cheese event for the newly completed Sweetbriar Pool complex. In late June, the LOW Garden Club marked their 40th year by dedicating a 50th Anniversary garden bench amongst a grove of saplings along the walkway in front of the dam. LOWAâ€™S Independence Day activities had additional 50th Anniversary emphasis provided by the LOW Veterans Clubâ€™s largest celebration parade; and extended Clubhouse Point festivities. In addition, an extra-long spectacular Ĺżreworks display was sponsored in part by contributions from Connorâ€™s Pest Control. The autumn months became the busiest for the 50th Committee, as Weichert Realtors sponsored a special Ĺżfth Sunset Concert on Clubhouse Point; and over 500 members attended LOWâ€™s Ĺżrst-ever Wine Festival featuring Ĺżve Virginia wineries and two food booths. The festival was held in conjunction with LOW Artâ€™s Councilâ€™s annual exhibit and sale at Sweetbriar Park and Community Center. The end of September found the living-in-place organization, LOWLINC, hosting a 50th Anniversary Hop for over 200 LOW members at the Community Center. Dec. 2 was the 50th Anniversary kickoff of LOWâ€™s 2017 holiday season with another Ĺżrst-ever event: The Cocoa, Cookies, and Caroling tree-lighting ceremony for the 40-foot spruce tree near the Clubhouse, with sponsorship by the Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative. Our 50th year closed out on New Yearâ€™s Eve, when over 200 LOWA members joined in the â€œAnniversary Finaleâ€? at the Clubhouse. There they were treated to a musical salute to LOWA through a revue of decades of Broadway musical theater hits. LOWâ€™s year-long celebration could not have been accomplished without the dedication of the following dedicated and success-oriented volunteers and the continued coordination, counsel and assistance of LOWAâ€™s superb management leaders:

50th Anniversary

50th Anniversary Year in Review

See Anniversary on p. 14

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50th Anniversary

Anniversary from p. 13 Mary Jane Atwater Jon and Brenda Anderson Carl and Ann Bayer Donna Blackistone Linda and Charles Bowyer Charles Brewer Carolyn Brodeur Cheryl Brown Pete Brown Gayle Buresh Connie and Neil Buttimer Marty Caldwell Georgianne Cedarblade Jan Davis Walter Diercks Ted and Pat Ferriter Bill Feterle Judy Flynn Barbara Francis Alexis Gray Vicki Greenan Wendy and Allen Gwaltney Kerry Gryczynski Rea Hargraves Nancy and Stu King Lisa and Bill Halpin Bob and Louise Hoh Jim and Rusty Hutchison Ellie Keane Leslie LaVenuta Stan and Sherri Lahay Lasover Bob McFarland Kathy and Bernie Merritt Karin Mollard Ruthan Oâ€™Toole Serge Ogranovitch Melanie Parmelee Val Protiva Joe Quimper Pete Rainey Janis and Mike Rieley Brenda and Mike Rugless Eldon and Louisa Rucker Trixie Wallace Peter Williams Sylvia Zelinski And special thanks to Phil Rodenberg, Chester Guzek, Jessie Graves, Ryan Richardson, and Chief Scott Walker.

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by Dick Gullickson, LOW Volunteer Rescue Squad

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The LOW Lions Vision Impaired Support Group (formerly known as the LOW Vision Support Group) meeting at 10 AM on Feb. 6 will feature Holly Frisch from the Volunteers for the Blind. VFB is a service that provides volunteer readers and shopping assistance to area residents who are blind and/or visually impaired. Examples of services volunteer readers provide include reading mail, helping Ĺżll out job applications and other forms, assisting with paying bills and shopping, writing checks, and balancing the checkbook, reading instructions on medicine bottles, packaged foods, household appliances, and other support as needed.

Frisch will discuss the broad range of services VFB offers and will encourage interested neighbors to volunteer. The LOW Lions Vision Impaired Support Group provides a forum for those with impaired vision to share problems, issues, and solutions and to bring in experts to discuss services available to those needing vision help. We meet on the Ĺżrst Tuesday of each month at 10 AM in the Community Center, and there is no cost to members. The Lions were formed in 1917 and were described by Helen Keller as â€œKnights of the Blindâ€? in recognition of their commitment to helping those with vision issues. Please contact Gail Sauro at 972-1629 or Sue Simmons 9727108, if you would like more information.

What was the helicopter doing Saturday, Jan. 6, below the dam near the spillway? Why was Lakeview Parkway temporarily closed then? The Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company conducted a medical evacuation (MedEvac) landing zone exercise in support of our current Emergency Medical Technician Training course, taught by Mary and Dan Hart. In the event of a serious medical emergency â€“ stroke, cardiac, auto accident, severe burns, critical pediatric events â€“ our emergency responders have the option of calling for a Medevac helicopter to quickly transport the patient for timely medical care. The Medevac Ć€ight team can reach LOW in six minutes from Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg. Our landing zone exercise instructed EMT trainees and our Ĺżre and rescue crews on proper landing zone and Medevac procedures. As a safety precaution, nearby roads were closed during landing and takeoff operations. LOW Security assisted the operation to maintain security and safety of all. PHI AirCare, a private medevac company located in Fredericksburg and other areas, sent the helicopter and Ć€ight crew to provide this valuable training. The students and veteran volunteers were instructed on services the Ć€ight crew can provide, as well as shown how to load patients and safely control the landing area. LOW Volunteer Fire and Rescue needs volunteers, and will provide training to become an emergency medical technician, emergency vehicle operator and Ĺżre Ĺżghter. An EMT class is being planned for a March start, so sign up now! Please contact Rescue Chief Steve McInnis or Fire Chief Bob Mars through the Fire and Rescue Website at http:// lowfr29.com/contact.html or stop by the station at 104 Lakeview Parkway if you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer.

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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 beneſt F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com; or 972-3306.

Human Services Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon., 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Meeting every Wed. and Fri., 7 PM at 32345 Constitution Hwy. Suite O. Info: LOW Church 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., 6:30-7:30 PM, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr. Free. Support offered for care partners and those diagnosed. Call to conſrm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@rrcsb.org.

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.-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the ſrst 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.

Deadline for submissions to the February 9 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, January 29. Deadline for submissions to the February 26 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, February 12.

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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. 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 5-8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-8545922, 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 ſre safety, ſrst aid and CPR, practiced handling babies with conſdence, and learned fun activities for children. Info: Diane, 972-8634, or email info@lakeyouth.org. LOWLINC - Non-proſt 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 vetted vendors. Feebased. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit LOWlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Rt. 20. Usually open the ſrst and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4-6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AMnoon. Please call toll free: 888-5089274 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 Velona Building near the LOW trash compactor. Donations accepted of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. Contact Dave at 972-2125, or Susan at 9722772. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon-Thurs, by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 6720793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tues. every other month in the lower level Clubhouse, from 1-7 PM. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, at least 18 years of age, and weigh at least 110 pounds. The next blood drive will be Jan. 23. Info: Lalli, 540-241-9426. Saint Seton’s Orphaned Animals is a non-proſt, animal welfare charity providing assistance to low income families for spay/

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Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27, Story Time Tuesdays at the Wilderness Library. Toddler Time at 10:15 AM: 15-20 minutes of stories, ſngerplays, nursery rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 3yrs old with a caregiver. Preschool Storytime at 11 AM: 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, music, and crafts for children 3 to 5yrs old with a caregiver. For more information call 854-5310. Feb. 4 & 18, Carolina Shag Swing Dance Lessons with beach music offered by instructors of the Battleſeld Boogie Club. Come and join the fun! Initial classes will be at 7 PM on 2/11 and 2/25. The lessons are free and couples and singles are welcome! Call Audrey for more information 703-401-5050. AARP – Tax Aide Group is looking for a volunteer to schedule appointments, from your home, for our free tax preparation service. Spreadsheet (Google, Excel, etc) experience required. Now through April 14. Call Lew 540-226-9971. 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. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Ofſce 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.

Cause 4 Paws. There will be a fundraiser at Red White Bleu & Brew located at 4207 Germanna Highway where they will donate 10% of all purchases on Monday, Jan. 29. 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 beneſt 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-3:30 PM at the Ferris Bldg. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 972-4338; Sherri, 4129854; 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 8-11 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.

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The SOLOs group is made up of retired ladies and gentlemen who enjoy getting together on a weekly basis to share a meal at a local restaurant. We are for the most part retired and look forward to chatting about travels, home improvement problems, local politics or anything else that seems of interest. Weâ€™re always glad to see new folks, and hope that if youâ€™re single and looking for something to do once a week that youâ€™ll come to one of the following get-togethers and get to know us: x Wed., Feb. 7 - Clearwater Grill (just outside the gate and to the right). Call Ginny to RSVP by noon that day and meet us there at 5:15 PM. Ginnyâ€™s number is 972-1513 or email to: ginny411@verizon.net. x Wed., Feb. 14 - Red Lobster (near Costco) RSVP to Ginny by noon and meet at the lower level parking lot at 5 PM to carpool. x Wed., Feb. 21 - Clubhouse. RSVP to Ginny by noon that day and meet in the dining room at 5 PM. x Wed., Feb. 28 - General Quarters at the Locust Grove Center on Route 20. RSVP to Ginny by noon and meet there at 5 PM. Looking forward to seeing you.

During this January freeze, itâ€™s time to grab a bottle of a hearty red wine to celebrate! Here are a few wines I have recently tried: Pallas Old Vine Garnacha Reserve, Vintage 2013, Aragon (region), Spain â€“ Holy mackerel, what a wine! Usually a dry red wine contains approximately 13 to 14.5 percent alcohol â€“ not this one! 16.5 percent alcohol is how this beauty turned out! What a beautiful aroma of ripe black fruit. Flavors of black raspberry, black currant, and hints of licorice and herbs. You will not notice the alcohol until you drink the second glass! Wine Advocate rates this wine at 91 points â€“ I rate it even higher â€“ so elegant and creamy. Price: About $19 a bottle â€“ itâ€™s worth every penny! Santa Ana, TorrontĂŠs, Mendoza Region, Argentine, Vintage 2017 â€“ I know itâ€™s not a red, but for those who prefer a white wine, even during the colder months, this is one to try. Fragrant aromas of white Ć€owers are followed by Ć€avors of white peaches and lime. Though light-bodied, it demonstrates crispiness and is well-balanced. Serve this lovely wine with steamed mussels, sautĂŠed shrimp, or white Ĺżsh. Price: About $7.30. Josh Cellars, Family Reserve, Red Blend, Lodi, California, Non-Vintage â€“ The North Coast of California is beginning to produce some really nice and affordable red wines. This one is a prime example produced by the craftsmen from that area. If you are interested in fruit-forward red wines, donâ€™t pass this one up. Loads of ripe blackberry, plum, and hints of smooth vanilla are mainstays of this wine. A very long Ĺżnish demonstrates its elegance. Serve it with a nice steak, accented by asparagus and roasted potatoes â€“ yum! Price: ce: About $16 a bottle. Michel Gassier, Syrah, Les Piliers, iers, France, Vintage 2014 â€“ The e Syrah grape (same as Shiraz) originated ginated in France. If you like a red ed wine that is concentrated, full-bodied, -bodied, and full of earthy Ć€avors vors of tobacco, leather, and d a hint of espresso, look no further. Black cherry, pepper, pper, and d spice accentuate centuate thiss wine even more. re. Serve with red d meats and full-Ć€ avored -Ć€avored cheeses. eeses. Price: ce: About $15 5 a bottle.

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by Charles Brewer, President, Civil War Study Group At its meeting last month, the Civil War Study Group elected LOW resident Greg Major to its Board. Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Greg received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Edwards University in 1974, with Honors. He worked for the FBI for 41 years, the last 31 of which as an engineering technician in the Technical Services Division. He is retired. He and his wife have three grown children. Greg is a member of Knights of Columbus, NARFE, National Association of Technical Investigators, Orange County Historical Society, and the Legion of Mary at G reg M a jo r his church. Our usual space in the Clubhouse Lower Level is being used by AARP on Fridays January through March for its annual tax preparation assistance. As a result, our February meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, 10:30 AM in the Lower Level. Our speaker will be National Park Service historian Greg Mertz, familiar to many of you through his work with Ellwood volunteers and historical presentations. Each June, Greg leads a canoe trip down the Rapidan River, visiting and explaining the various Union Army crossing points during the Civil War. We thought we would give Greg an opportunity to share his story with the canoe-challenged, as well as those otherwise unable to join his limited-size group. Everyone with an interest in Civil War history or historic preservation is invited to attend our presentations. For more information about the program or the Civil War Study Group, contact Charles Brewer 540-645-2705 or go to civilwarstudygroup.org.

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The annual LOW Lioness Spring Indoor Craft Sale and Flea Market will be held Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the Locust Grove Middle School at 6368 Flat Run Road. We are reserving spaces for vendors now. Spaces are 10 feet X 8 feet and have a rental fee. We ask that vendors provide their own display tables and chairs. There will be arts and crafts, jewelry, pottery, cosmetics, wood crafts, flea market items, a wonderful bake sale, a food concession stand and more! Lake of the Woods has so many talented craft people and artists! Spring will be a great time to participate in a craft sale and flea market and to get out and enjoy a day 5DFKHO )DUUDU 13 0DUJR %UDJJ 3$ shopping and browsing for treasures! Lioness Helene Burns will 'U .HQQHWK -RKQVRQ do online pre-sales here in Lake of the Woods for donated more valuable items or nicer jewelry. Profits from online sales will benefit our Benevolence Fund. Heleneâ€™s number is 540-412-0798. Call Lioness Gail Stoner at 540388-2540 to reserve your space soon. All Lioness profits benefit our Benevolence Fund which supports local charities including Orange County Food Pantry, scholarships for qualified local students, Childhelp, and eyeglass recycling with the LOW Lions Club and more. Call soon as spaces are filling quickly!

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LOWLINC is pleased to announce that Orange County Supervisor Lee Frame will speak at its next Speaker Series event, Tuesday, Feb. 6. Frame will discuss the countyâ€™s emergency preparedness plan, including: x what it contains x how it relates to normal operations x how it impacts individual citizens x how citizens can better prepare for emergencies The LOWLINC Speaker Series brings in experts on a variety of subjects of interest to Le e Fra m e seniors in particular and the community at large. We are pleased to offer Speaker Series presentations free of charge to our members, volunteers and supporters, as well as to Lake of the Woods residents. Presentations in the Speaker Series are held monthly except for August and December. Registration is not required; however, if you let us know at lowlinc.communications@gmail.com that you plan to attend, we can notify you of weather-related cancellations and changes. Frameâ€™s presentation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10:30 AM to noon at Community Center, Meeting Room 2. We look forward to seeing you there.

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(L-R) Lou Carter, Kevin Williams, Steward Henderson, and Hashmel Turner are living historians portraying soldiers in the 23rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops. “Witness” three untold stories of African Americans during and after the Civil War as they searched for freedom and civil rights. Join in commemorating Black History Month by participating in a living history event presenting three different vignettes at three historic churches in downtown Fredericksburg. These scenes from the lives of enslaved persons as well as new freedmen during the Civil War era will take place Friday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 9 PM. The tours will start at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover Street. Visitors may ſnd parking behind the church in the church parking lot on Charlotte Street, as well as street parking. Please use the entrance on the Charlotte Street side of the church, which is where the tours will originate. The ſrst tour will start promptly at 6:05 PM, with subsequent tours departing every 20 minutes. Each tour will last approximately one hour and involve moderate walking. The tour will end with the third vignette at Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) followed by refreshments. A nominal donation of $5 per person is suggested, and will be taken at the door. Cash or check only, please.

Friday, Jan. 26 (7:30 PM) SUBMARINE (Columbia, 1928) Jack Dorgan (Jack Holt) and Bob Mason (Ralph Graves) are Navy buddies who have a falling out when Bob falls for Jack’s wife, Bessie (Dorothy Revier). While on maneuvers, Bob’s submarine collides with a destroyer and sinks to the ocean ƀoor, entombing the crew alive, but with little oxygen. Top diver Jack wavers when summoned to rescue his rival. Frank Capra, who was known for small comedies at this time, was asked to take over direction of this ſrst “A” picture production for Columbia Pictures when studio head Harry Cohn was unhappy with the dailies shot by Irvin Willat. The result was so successful both critically and ſnancially that Capra, Holt and Graves re-teamed for two more action pictures, Flight and Dirigible. The 1921 Hallroom Boys comedy short Their Dizzy Finish will be shown before the feature. Ben Model will provide live musical accompaniment. Black & white, feature 93 min., plus 18 min. short Saturday, Jan. 27 (7:30 PM) MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Columbia, 1939) This engaging slice of Americana by director Frank Capra stars Jimmy Stewart as Jefferson Smith, a greenhorn junior senator disheartened by the corruption he ſnds in Washington. Bolstered by support from his atſrst cynical assistant Jean Arthur and reporter Thomas Mitchell, Stewart’s Mr. Smith ſghts back on behalf of his home state constituents. The stellar supporting cast includes Edward Arnold as a corrupt political boss, Beulah Bondi as Jefferson Smith’s mother and Claude Rains as his state’s beloved senior Senator, Joseph Paine. The ſlm was nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Stewart and Best Supporting Actor for Rains. The ſlm was added to the National Film Registry in 1989. Also on the program, the Charley Chase comedy Rattling Romeo. Black & white, feature 129 min., plus 18 min. short

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Packard Theatre from p. 20 Thursday, Feb. 1 (7:30 PM) GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? (Columbia, 1967) In this comedy-drama directed by Stanley Kramer, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy star as an older married couple whose progressiveness is challenged when their daughter (Katharine Houghton, Hepburn’s real-life niece) brings home a new ſancé (Sidney Poitier), a physician who happens to be African American. The plot was novel at the time as anti-miscegenation laws were struck down by the Supreme Court in Loving v. Virginia just six months before the ſlm was released. This was Spencer Tracy’s last picture – he passed away just 17 days after ſlming was completed. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? received 10 Oscar nominations, winning for Best Actress for Hepburn and Best Original Screen Play, and was added to the National Film Registry in 2017. Color, 108 min.

Thursday, Feb. 8 (7:30 PM) HOPE AND GLORY (Columbia, 1987) This British comedy-drama was written, produced and directed by John Boorman, based on his own experiences growing up in the Blitz in London during the Second World War. A warmly nostalgic view of his childhood, it stars Sebastian Rice-Edwards as 10-year-old Billy and Sarah Miles as his mother. The ſlm earned ſve Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay for Boorman and was named one of the year’s Top Ten Films by the National Board of Review. Rated PG-13. Color, 113 min.

Saturday, Feb. 3 (2 PM) A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (Columbia, 1992) Robert Redford directed this coming-of-age drama about the struggle between temperamentally opposed brothers (Brad Pitt and Craig Sheffer). Set during a period of time between World War I and the early days of the Great Depression, the meditative ſlm focuses on the way the brothers interact through the ritual of ƀy ſshing, a practice handed down to them from their father, a strict Presbyterian minister (Tom Skerritt). Director of Photography Phillipe Rousselot won an Academy Award for his stunning location cinematography and the ſlm was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original score for Mark Isham. Rated PG. Color, 123 min.

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Friday, Feb. 2 (7:30 PM) SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (Columbia, 1995) Emma Thompson won a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for this delightful screen production of Jane Austen’s 1811 novel of the same name. The story follows the recently widowed Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters, poor members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, as they deal with circumstances of sudden destitution. Thompson also stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor’s younger sister Marianne. Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars and Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon portray their respective suitors. Directed by Ang Lee, the ſlm earned a total of seven Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture. A commercial and critical success, Sense and Sensibility contributed to a resurgence in popularity of Jane Austen’s works. Rated PG. Color, 136 min.

Saturday, Feb. 3 (7:30 PM) CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (Columbia, 1977) Steven Spielberg wrote and directed this intelligent science ſction drama about multiple UFO sightings that result in humanity’s ſrst contact with extraterrestrial beings. Richard Dreyfuss and Melinda Dillon star as two civilians who make a pilgrimage to a site where the aliens are expected to converge and where government specialists hope to communicate with them. Composer John Williams was nominated for two Best Original Score Academy Awards in 1978, Close Encounters and his winner, Star Wars. Yet his “ſve-tone” motif for this ſlm has become ingrained in popular culture. We will be showing a 35 mm ſlm print of the Collector’s Edition, which Spielberg regards as his deſnitive version of the ſlm. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was added to the National Film Registry in 2007. Rated PG. Color, 138 min.

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Communications Manager Carolyn Brodeur created a chart showing a significant increase in Facebook likes, YouTube views and LOWA website users in 2017 when compared to 2016. The Finance Department and General Manager created a draft form for members to use to opt into electronic notification and voting. The General Manager asked the Board to provide feedback before the form is finalized. 3.8 Committee Reports Safety & Security Committee Report Chair John Bell reported that the DwellingLIVE implementation went well, although 75% of guests are still being authorized admission to LOW by telephone calls to Security. Security cameras have been installed at the small marina and Equestrian Center. Installation of a license plate reader system at the front gate is scheduled to be operational by March 1. Security hopes to have new radios to improve communications with County emergency and law enforcement entities in the field. The Committee staff is down to one alternate; two other members will complete their term of service in the fall. New members are needed. 4. Member Comments on Business Agenda One member asked about the Orange High School swim team practice arrangements, and a member mentioned that not everyone has Wi-Fi at home to access the DwellingLIVE visitor entry system. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents Amendments to Regulation XVI: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures Regarding Fire Pits. (D-18-02) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents the proposed revised amendments to Regulation XVI: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures regarding fire pits. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Board Support for Funding and Carrying Out the Lakes Management Implementation Plan. (Resolution 2018-1) (D-18-03) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2018-1, an Administrative Resolution, regarding Board support for funding and carrying out the Lakes Management Implementation Plan. 6.2 Discussion of Happy Tails Dog Club Bylaws, Rules, Charter and LOWA Dog Park Regulations. The Happy Tails Dog Club organizers submitted drafts of their proposed Charter, Bylaws and Rules for review by the Board. The General Manager recommended the Board review the documents and take some action to accept the Bylaws. LOWA Regulation IV.B: Animal Control will have to be reviewed and appropriate changes made to include general rules that cover dog park users and usage. He recommended the Board or GM officially recognize the Club via a Memo of Understanding (MOU) outlining maintenance and security responsibilities of both LOWA and the Dog Park Club. President Morlan said the General Manager could prepare the MOU. No other action was taken today. 6.3 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee the Proposed Amendments to Bylaws Article X: Committees, regarding Special Ad Hoc Committees. (D-18-04) Motion by Wilks, that the Board send to the Rules Committee the proposed amendments to LOWA Bylaws Article X: Committees, regarding special (Ad Hoc) Committees. During discussion, amendments were offered by Board members and duly noted by the General Manager. Motion passed unanimously to accept the proposed amendments to the Resolution. Vote on the original motion as amended passed unanimously.

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The School Board will hold its first meeting of 2018 next Monday, at which time the Board will reconstitute. 3.6 Reports of Officers President Morlan presented General Manager Phil Rodenberg with a diploma he recently earned, having met requirements for the Community Association Institute’s designation as a Professional Community Association Manager. President Morlan mentioned that he has recently received threatening e-mails, which have been turned over to the Sheriff’s office for investigation. Treasurer Bob Hoh reported that the committees continue to work on the budget details and expect to complete their work this month. A. Executive Session Actions: None. B. Committee Liaison Reports: None. C. Committee Changes Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to accept the Committee changes as listed on the Committee Change List dated January 6, 2018 as corrected: (D-18-01) Name Action Committee Term-End Date Irving Grimes Voting Finance January 5, 2021 Vassa Olson Advisor Clubhouse V. Nadine Daniel Resigned Legal & Compliance 3.7 Report from the General Manager A. November Financials Mr. Rodenberg reported that in November we collected $175,703 in current year lot assessments. For FY2017-18 we have collected $5,264,535, or 91% of lot assessments billed. The current delinquency rate is 3.4%, which is expected to trend downward as the current fiscal year comes to a close on April 30th. The Preliminary Unaudited Budget Summary shows an unfavorable variance of $13,800 as of November 30th, and strategies for reducing this are under study. B. Lakes Management Report The Board will be asked to consider continued support for funding the Lakes Management Implementation Plan when they take up New Business at today’s meeting. C. Budget Update A meeting has been scheduled for January 31 at 7 PM in the Community Center to brief members on the budget prior to the General Manager presenting the revised budget to the Board on February 3. The final FY2018-19 budget will then be presented to the Board on February 21 for final approval. D. Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Update The Board will consider specific changes to the plan when they take up New Business later in today’s meeting. E. Other Business Since the onset of arctic cold the past two weeks, the Clubhouse has experienced frozen sprinkler pipes and flood damage to the Great Hall. Five heat pumps at the Woods Center are not adequate to keep temperatures higher than 59 degrees and supplemental heaters are being used. The Sweetbriar bathroom also experienced frozen water pipes and flooding. All outdoor bathroom facilities have been closed. Damages are being assessed although insurance may cover the cost of some repairs. Maintenance is doing daily building checks to identify any further problems quickly. The Clubhouse Deck and Dock replacement projects are out for bid with returns scheduled for January. A dam emergency tabletop exercise was held on December 18. A total of 24 state, county and LOWA officials participated. Background information was shared with the Board on the need to consider replacement and relocation of the underground electrical service lines to the ADA bathroom and Campground Pavilion. Two bids from potential contractors to do the work are in the $12,000 range. The Board will discuss this further at their mid-January Board meeting.

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3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of Ofſcers Secretary’s Report: Secretary Zukowski accepted a petition to the Board from member Michael Balzano on behalf of LOWA members. The Secretary will see that the signatures on the petition are validated and the GM will have the LOWA attorney review it in preparation for a response from the Board at their February 3, 2018 Board meeting. Secretary Zukowski encouraged members to sign up for electronic voting and receipt of other LOWA documents by e-mail. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Hoh reminded members of the GM’s presentation of the FY2018-19 Budget scheduled for January 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. A. Executive Session Actions Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board restrict access of Ronnie Crack to Lake of the Woods until his ſnes are paid in full. B. Committee Changes Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to accept the Committee changes as listed on the Committee Change List dated January 16, 2018: (D-18-09) Name Action Committee Term-End Date Joyce Morlan Resigned Elections Gary Reese Votin Legal & Compliance September 1, 2018 C. Special Report from Orange County Supervisor Lee Frame: No report available. 3.2 Report from the General Manager A. Lakes Management Report Dredging operations are scheduled to begin later this month on the main lake, and will continue through November, 2019. B. Budget Update Following decisions made by the Board at their January 6th meeting, management and the Finance Director are working on making appropriate changes to the proposed operating budget. The GM met with the Finance Committee to address their comments and concerns. The GM will present a budget brieſng to the membership on January 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. The revised budget will be presented to the Board on February 3rd in preparation for ſnal adoption on February 21. Finance Director Roy Mayberry provided a brief overview of LOWA reserve balance funds and highlighted where changes could be made. C. Other Business The GM provided an update on the repairs needed and our insurance claim for water damage at the Clubhouse caused by the extreme cold weather. Plans are to reopen the Clubhouse dining areas on January 17 as previously scheduled and operate around the ongoing repair work. The GM announced that a “Restaurant Week” event will be held February 4-10th where members can participate in a chance to win a $50 gift certiſcate good for redemption at certain LOWA amenities. Details will be published in Lake Currents. 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports President Cumming acknowledged receipt of the following correspondence from the Committees, which the Board will be addressing at a future meeting: A. Maintenance and Ecology – Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project recommendations. B. Lakes Committee – Flat Run Forebay Sediment Control Project and Contractor Rules Working Group and Main Lake Speed Limit recommendations. C. Safety & Security – Main Lake Speed Limit and Enforcement recommendations. 3.4 Committee Reports A. Rules Committee Chair George Lovelace reported that the Committee has seven members and one alternate. He reviewed the responsibilities of the Committee and signiſcant achievements, including their recent review of Regulation VII: Use of the Campgrounds. B. Finance Committee

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6.4 Consideration of Directing the Use of $134,356.59 in Proceeds from the Sale of LOWA-owned Property at 3409 Germanna Highway in the Repair and Replacement Reserve Earmarked for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. (D-18-05) Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize a deposit of $134,356.59 in proceeds from the sale of LOWA-owned property at 3409 Germanna Highway into the Repair and Replacement Reserve and earmark it for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. 6.5 Discussion of Pickleball Use Guidelines at Indoor and Outdoor Courts. Progress on finishing the Pickleball court construction project has been delayed due to the severe cold. Management requested the Board receive the staff overview for the fee schedule governing the use of the indoor and outdoor pickleball courts. Prices are the same as the current fee schedule and have been reviewed with representatives of pickleball players. Management requested guidance from the Board toward adopting a policy for court use and fees, for further consideration by the Board at their January 16 Board meeting. 6.6 Consideration of Authorizing an Emergency Expenditure of $24,500 for Community Center Heating/Cooling Combo Unit Repair with Funds to Come from Repair and Replacement Reserve. (Resolution 2018-2) (D-18-06) Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize the emergency expenditure of $24,500 for Community Center heating-cooling combo unit repair, funds to come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve. 6.7 Consideration of Authorizing the Board President to Sign Agreements Regarding Section 14 Fence Replacement. (D-18-07) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Association enter into easement agreements with the Section 14 lot owners to construct, repair and maintain a fence, and authorize the Board President to sign the Deeds of Easement to be recorded at the Orange County Courthouse. 6.8 Discussion of County Waste Service Agreements. The General Manager provided the Board with a briefing on the contracts for residential and recycling services with County Waste which are scheduled for renewal. This is a sole source contract because it is the only trash/recycling company serving our area of Orange County that can handle our size community. County Waste has performed well meeting the needs of LOWA facilities and its residents. President Morlan asked the General Manager to schedule a presentation from County Waste officials at the mid-January Board meeting. 6.9 Consideration of Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project Construction Schedule and Fitness Center Acoustic Ceiling. (D-18-08) Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board take the following actions concerning the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project: Make the site available for a 12-month construction schedule. Do not make the $3,000 repair to the current Clubhouse pool. Substitute an acoustical ceiling for the open ceiling in the Fitness Center. 7. Member General Comments Members commented on the Dog Park rules, Section 14 fence replacement project, the use of carpet in the Clubhouse Great Hall versus replacing with hardwood, and the need to prosecute anyone sending threatening letters to Board members. One member said LOWA should upgrade our infrastructure to a level that will insure the integrity of interior water conduits and piping during extreme cold spells. 8. Director Comments: None. 9. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center. 10. Adjournment Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 PM. Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Secretary

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Chair Olive Kelly provided the Committee’s opinion on several ſnancial risks the projected costs of the CARC project presents to the ſnancial picture of the Association and that of many LOWA members. She noted the Finance Committee’s opposition to undertaking such a costly project at this time. 4. PRESENTATION County Waste Residential and LOWA Trash and Recycling Removal Service Tony Puorro, Vice President and Ron Horn, Culpeper Division Manager of County Waste Management provided a short presentation on the waste and recycling services their company provides LOWA and its residents. They responded to questions from the Board and members. 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA About 18 members spoke on various aspects of the CARC project. Two members mentioned the need for civilized discourse among members and when addressing the Board. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Awarding a Contract to County Waste for LOWA and Residential Trash and Recycling Service. (D-18-10) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board award a three-year contract to County Waste for LOWA and Residential Trash and Recycling service, and authorize the President to execute the contract. 6.2 Consideration of Accepting the Happy Tails Dog Park Charter for the Dog Park to be Located at Life Estates Property in Section 9. (D-18-11) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the Happy Tails Dog Club Charter dated January 16, 2018 to ofſcially recognize the Club and its partnership with the Association in operating the Dog Park to be located at Life Estates property in Section 9. At 8:50 p.m, President Cumming called for a 5-minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:57 p.m. 6.3 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to Regulation IV: Individual Behavior, Regarding Happy Tails Dog Park Rules. (D-18-12) Motion by Zukowski that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA attorney the proposed amendments to Regulation IV: Individual Behavior, regarding rules governing the Happy Tails Dog Park. Vote: Yea: Cumming, Wilks, Zukowski, Johnson and Clawson Nay: Hoh. Motion passed 5 to 1. 6.4 Consideration of Adopting Pickleball Use Guidelines for Indoor and Outdoor Courts. (D-18-13) Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the following guidelines regarding the indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts: 1. Both the indoor court located in Marion Pronk Hall at the Community Center and the six outdoor courts located on the old Tennis Courts 1 & 2 at Hollyſeld Park require payment of either the annual Tennis/Pickleball fee or the daily fee of $5/person. 2. Payment of the annual fee or the daily fee will be required for Pickleball play on the indoor court located in Marion Pronk Hall at the Community Center, effective as of February 1, 2018. 3. Payment of the Annual fee or the daily fee will be required for Pickleball play on the six outdoor courts located at Hollyſeld Park, effective upon completion and opening of the outdoor courts project. 4. The outdoor court at Shoosmith Road will be repurposed and no longer available for Pickleball, effective May 1, 2018, or upon completion and opening of the outdoor courts at Hollyſeld Park, whichever occurs ſrst. 5. Annual Tennis/Pickleball membership is offered at half price after November 1, 2018. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Granting Limited License to use the Pickleball Courts to Allied-Universal Security Services Employees Assigned to LOWA Security. (D-18-14) Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, that the Board grant limited license to use the Tennis/Pickleball courts to Allied-Universal Security Service employees assigned to LOWA Security. 7.2 Consideration of Awarding a Contract to Harbor Dredge & Dock in the Amount of $129,500 for Clubhouse Dock Replacement, funds to Come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve. (D-18-15) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board award a contract to Harbor Dredge and Dock of North Chesterſeld, Virginia in the amount of $129,500 for Clubhouse dock replacement, funds to come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve. 7.3 Consideration of Authorizing the Deposit of $33,586.94 from Orange County to Reimburse LOWA for Route 3/Lake of the Woods Way Flashing Yellow Light/Left Turn Lane Engineering Design Expenses into the Contingency Reserve. (D-18-16) Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize the deposit of $33,586.94 from Orange County to reimburse LOWA for the Route 3/ Lake of the Woods Way ƀashing yellow light/left turn lane engineering design expense, into the Contingency Reserve. 7.4 Consideration of Authorizing the Expenditure of $12,000 for Campground Pavilion/ADA Bathroom Electrical Work, funds to come from the Contingency Reserve. (D-18-17) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize the expenditure of $12,000 for Campground Pavilion/ADA bathroom electrical work, funds to come from the Contingency Reserve. 7.5 Consideration of Authorizing Submission of a Loan Application to

Mutual of Omaha Bank for $5,000,000 for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. (D-18-18) Motion by Hoh that the Board authorize a loan application to Mutual of Omaha Bank in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. Vote: Yea: Zukowski, Cumming, Hoh and Wilks. Nay: Clawson and Johnson. Motion passed 4 to 2. 7.6 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. (This item was removed from the Agenda prior to the meeting. 7.7 Consideration of Sending a Letter to our Virginia State Delegate and State Senator Opposing HB-151 Which Restricts Use of the Term “Police” by Special Conservators of the Peace. (D-18Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, that the Board send a letter to Virginia State Delegate Nick Freitas and State Senator Bryce Reeves opposing HB-151, which restricts use of the term “Police” by Special Conservators of the Peace. 8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS Members commented further on the CARC project and the dog park. Happy Tails Dog Park ofſcers Rich Kunka and Sharon Forest suggested a change to the text of the general rules being proposed for the dog park in Regulation IV.B.12.C. Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, to modify the proposed text for Regulation IV.B.12.C. to include language that states use of the dog park is limited to “LOWA members in good standing who are also members of the Happy Tails Dog Park.” 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS: NONE. 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS x Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center. x Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Secretary

Top Ten Violations from p. 11 Violation # 9 Unregistered Yard Sales: Regulation V.M.: ϭ͘ Yard sales shall be subject to prior notification to ECC. Ϯ͘ Residents who wish to conduct yard sales are requested to coordinate their activities with Security to assure required provisions are provided for parking, to avoid unsafe road conditions. ϯ͘ During the yard sale, one sign no larger than one and a half (1-1/2) by two (2) feet will be allowed on the resident’s property. Signs on LOW property are prohibited. ϰ͘ Yard sales shall be limited to the resident’s driveway and garage. ϱ͘ Items hanging from trees are prohibited. ϲ͘ Balloons and other attractions are prohibited ϳ͘ Yard sales are limited to two (2) consecutive days, three (3) times a year per lot. Otherwise, all yard sale merchandise shall be removed from sight. ϴ͘ Yard sales shall be limited to LOW residents and their guests. They shall not be open to the general public. Violation # 10 Unscreened Fuel Tank: Restrictive Covenant 8.A.(i): Every tank for the storage of fuel installed outside any building in the Section or Subdivision shall either be buried below the surface of the ground or screened to the satisfaction of the Committee by fencing or shrubbery. Every outdoor receptacle for ashes, trash, rubbish or garbage shall be installed underground, screened or so placed and kept as not to be visible from any street, lake or golf course within the Section or Sub-division at any time except during refuse collections.

Brian Roman: back by popular demand!

by Karen Kovarik, Subscription Chairman, Stage Alive! Stage Alive! brings back baritone crooner Brian Roman, to the stage of Eastern View High School at 7:30 PM on Saturday Feb. 10. In our most recent audience survey, Brian was the performer most requested. Brian is a gifted performer who delivers compelling musical styling of classic tunes with an inspiring story of pursuing dreams and achieving fulſllment. His silver-screen good looks and “feel good” audience appeal are incredible. Brian’s debut album, Dreamer, was released in 2013. It features collaborations with illustrious songwriters a n Marc Jordan, Jody Raffoul and John Capek; in addition to om B ria n R acclaimed musicians Oscar Lopez, George Koller, and Pavlo. The album is the long-anticipated answer for a brave man who had the courage to ask “What if?” Single tickets are only sold at the door. Visit Stage Alive’s website stagealive. org for a video preview of Brian’s performance and for pricing information. Eastern View High School has ample free parking and is handicapped accessible.

Orange County Supervisor’s Letter

by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor

by Sandie Frame, LOW Players

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play, Play On, are being held Feb. 4 and 11 at the Community Center from 2 to 4 PM. Play On is a comedy. There are roles for 10 characters, seven women and three men, although a couple of roles could be acted by either. There are two young male and female characters, while the rest are middle to older ages. In this play within a play, actors are constantly harassed by their haughty author who keeps revising the script and interfering with the actors who are trying to get their play rehearsed and performed. If you like comedy, think about coming to the auditions and reading for a part. Play dates are April 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29. While I am on the subject of comedy and theater, think about joining The Players. You do not have to be on stage. There are lots of other tasks that members perform. We welcome new members and visitors who are just thinking about joining. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at the Community Center, Classroom 1 starting at 7 PM.

The Orange County School Board laments receiving a letter from Dr. Brenda Tanner, Superintendent of Schools, announcing her decision to retire on June 30, 2018. The School Board coaxed Dr. Tanner out of retirement four years ago to lead our school system. She has honored her four year contract and made numerous improvements to our school system. The School Board would gladly have extended her contract but we also have to honor her decision. I am sure Brenda and her husband Russell, also retired from Germania Community College, will continue in numerous ways to support education and our students. The School Board wishes them both the very best in their retirement. Selecting a new superintendent is one of the most important duties of the School Board. Our ſrst step was to hire the Virginia School Board Association to advise us on the search process. VSBA was the obvious choice because they assisted in searching for our last two superintendents, and we have been very pleased with the results. VSBA’s ſrst words of advice were to take our time and get it right. To that end, the school board will establish a time-line for conducting the search. During January and the ſrst week in February, the School Board will seek input from parents, staff, students and the community on what qualiſcations or characteristics would be most desirable for the new superintendent. If you have Internet access, there is a survey that can be completed on the school’s website ocss-va.org. In addition, the School Board will hold a Public Hearing to receive additional input from the public. The Public Hearing will take place at 6 PM on Monday, Feb. 5, at the Locust Grove Middle School. The exact dates for the time-line have yet to be established, but an overview of the process would be similar to the following: in February decide on the desired qualiſcations, in March accept applications, in April interview candidates, and in May, announce the new Superintendent of Schools. A time-line similar to this will be an inducement for experienced superintendents, currently under contract, to submit an application. Attracting an experienced superintendent to Orange County would be in the best interest of our students, our employees, and the public. It is an honor and a pleasure to represent District 5 on the Orange County School Board. If I can be of assistance, please contact me at: jhopkins@ ocss-va.org.

Cause 4 Paws Raɥe Winners! by Mary Kay Wilks, Cause 4 Pause

We held our rafƀe on Dec. 7, and Leah Samuels of Spotsylvania was the grand prize winner of the Queen-size New Year Star Quilt. Please continue to support our mission in 2018. Contact us on Facebook at “causefourpaws” Locust Grove. You can view our most recent newsletter and cats/kittens available for adoption. Members of Cause 4 Paws, a 501(c)(3) non-proſt charitable organization supporting feline rescue operations, congratulate the winners, generous donors, and everyone from LOW and their friends for their continued support. 2017 Prizes, Donors and Winners Lakewood Animal Hospital Cat and Dog Gift Bag: Taylor Lawrence and Hattie Brinsſeld Animal Print Purses made by Laurie Miller: John Frey, Robert Gray and Sylvie Weedon All Fur Pet Grooming Gift Certiſcate: John Sawyer Shaggy Shears Pet Salon: Lucille Johnson Lakeside Manual Physical Therapy Preventative Maintenance Massage: Benny Taylor Country Club Kennels, One-Hour Private Training: Hattie Brinsſeld LOWA Clubhouse Brunch for four: Linda Sutphin Generals’ Quarters Gift Certiſcate: Terry Detroia Clearwater Grill Gift Certiſcates (3): Terry Detroia, Barry Padgett and Phyllis Sakole Briarwood Florist Gift Certiſcate: Lucille Johnson LOW Hair Studio Gift Certiſcate: Sharon Whitesell It’s About Thyme Lunch Gift Certiſcate: Emilie Donald Tim’s Restaurants (5) Gift Cards: Helga Birdsong, Mary Hannon, Jodi Jameson, Gail Ratliffe and Benny Taylor Red Lobster Gift Card: Melissa Verdel Peppers Grill Gift Card: Colette Russo Belle Grove Plantation’s Historic Mansion Tour 2 free tickets: Robert Burnside Christmas Wreaths donated by Darlene Agsten: Betty Hughes and Harry Kelley Red, White, Bleu and Brew Gift Card: Erin Frey LOW True Value Hardware Gift Card: Lori Tucker Longaberger Basket: Kathy Padgett Wilderness Pharmacy Gift Certiſcate: Helen Gardis Mama’s Pizza & Subs (3) Gift Cards: Rita Wilks, Julie Zeijlmaker and Diane Reddy Bella Cucina Gift Card: Hattie Brinsſeld

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Players Auditions Start Soon

by Jim Hopkins, School Board Member

Orange County

In my last article, I mentioned that the Supervisors had approved a Special Use Permit for a solar farm in the county. Recently, Green Applications, a printing company in Gordonsville, had solar panels installed on their roof. This installation will produce about 860 kilowatts of electrical power and cover about 50 percent of Green Applications’ energy requirements. The ribbon cutting for this new project was attended by Governor Terry McAuliffe. This solar project is part of the VirginiaSAVES Green Community Program which assists with ſnancing for energy efſciency, renewable energy, alternative fueling, and other qualiſed conservation purposes across the Commonwealth. There is also a Power Purchase Agreement which allows Green Applications to sell excess power back to the grid when the solar panels are producing more than is needed. This is the fourth time that Governor McAuliffe has come to Orange County in support of various economic projects. The previous projects were with Green Applications, when they ſrst started operations four years ago, Aerojet Rocketdyne and Lohman Industries. All of these projects have provided jobs and future tax revenue for the county. When I mentioned that this was the Governor’s fourth visit to Orange County, the other dignitaries present said Orange County must be doing something right. Recently, the Supervisors approved the acquisition of easements for removal of obstructions near the airport. These easements, called avigation easements, provide for limits on the heights of trees or other obstructions that could interfere with landing and/or takeoff glide paths. The Federal Aviation Administration determines the necessary dimensions of these easements. The county negotiates with the affected landowners in the airport approach areas to purchase the easements. The FAA covers 90 percent of the costs and the Virginia Department of Aviation covers 8 percent, leaving 2 percent of the costs for the county. Last year after the 2017-2018 Budget was published, I mentioned that it was substantially changed from previous years. It included much more information on many aspects of county governing. It covered the Supervisors vision and priorities, the budgeting process, the ſnancial policies by which the budget and taxes are determined. It also included many more details on speciſc funds, departments and major capital projects. There is a good description of the 28 boards, commissions and authorities that are involved in governing; many of which include citizen members. There is a Revenue Analysis section that describes all of the various taxes you pay and the funds that come from the state and federal governments. This signiſcantly upgraded budget was submitted to the Government Finance Ofſcers Association and received their highest award, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This award recognizes our budget for satisfying nationally established guidelines for effective budget presentation. To receive this award, the budget must serve as a policy document, a ſnancial plan, an operations guide and a communications document. Usually it takes several submission attempts before a budget is good enough to rate this award, but ours was recognized on the ſrst attempt. As I mentioned before, the budget is on the county’s website and for those interested in learning more about Orange County governing, I recommend looking it over. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on speciſc issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.

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1 CALL TAKES Care of It All Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589 A LADY’S HELPER Cleaning Services. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move out or One-time Special. Call today for a free estimate. Experience, Reliable, Dependable and Reasonable. Angela, 540-395-4368 or 540-7557976. A STEP UP. We Do Our Own Work. Winter Specials! Honest Prices and Honest Work. Interior & Exterior Painting, Tile, Wallpaper. Power Washing, Deck Resurfacing, Repairs & Replacement, Vinyl Railing Systems. Drywall Repairs, Smoke and Water Damage. 30 Plus Years at my Trade. LOW Resident since 1984. 972-4036, 847-5052/Fax. 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, 540-4063589. A/C and HEAT REPAIR, Call Johnny B. Quick and save $ at 540903-5369. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates.540-273-2627. AIRPORTS, AMTRACK Station, Hospitals or any city destination. Didier now drives for both Lyft and Uber. Arrange for transportation by calling Didier at 540-661-2377. I will coordinate availability and make it happen. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all ƀooring, decks, basement ſnishing, rooſng, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Interior & exterior painting, power washing, deck staining, carpentry, drywall and plumbing. Tile and remodeling, and more. 540-672-2252.

ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, and Junk Removal. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Class A Licensed/Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafſcking. See all our classiſeds. 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, ƀoors, 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. 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. 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 - REPAIRS & Replacement, C&D Services, 540295-3344. 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/WINTER SERVICES: Seasoned Firewood, Leaf Removal, Tree Removal, Fertilization, and Much More. Free estimates, Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FIREWOOD. ALL seasoned hardwoods; split and ready to burn. Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072. 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.

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 ſxtures, dishwashers and water heaters, drywall repairs, and more! Call Erich, 972-2664. HANDYMAN SERVICES - C & D Handyman Services. Done Right for the Right Price. Home repairs/ remodeling, plumbing and electrical. Any job big or small. Ronnie Chandler, 540-295-3344. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. HOMEHEALTH AIDE with 7 years experience assisting the elderly and persons with disabilities. Specializing in dementia. Help with daily needs, personal care, meals, change dressings, drive to errands. Licensed RN. LOW resident. Melinda 540-940-3900. INSULATION - GARAGE/ Basements/Attic/Crawl Space. Call Mark 540-845-1816. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. 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. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, Call Johnny B. Quick at 540-903-5473, and talk to Logan, Leaf Removal Specialist. LEAF REMOVAL/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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 mark-up materials and subcontractors. I am personally on every job working beside my guys. Show me a proposal by a licensed and insured contractor and I will beat their estimate. L.O.W. resident for 11 years. Free estimates. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816.

For Sale DUAL RECLINING Sofa and Loveseat, Lazy Boy swivel Rocker Recliner, Coffee Table, 2 End Tables, 2 Lamps. Call 412-3093476. FRESH EGGS - Call Barbara, 540-423-9304. HEAVY DUTY Utility Trailer Used. $600. 540-412-0334. TROPICAL FISH for sale .50 to 2.00 each 972-0192

Wanted LOOKING to RENT Dock Space for Pontoon Boat. Call Dirk, 540622-3440.

Misc. FREE! GAZEBO! 603 Lakeview Parkway. Call Gil or BJ at 504 412 5152. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $895 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: February 24, 2018. Info: 703-4022509.

LOWA Employment 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 4-10 PM Wednesday through Sunday along with some holidays. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. CLUBHOUSE: Part-Time Servers are needed to work ƀexible hours and weekends. If you possess excellent customer service skills, have a lot of enthusiasm and energy and a positive personality, please complete an application. Must be 18 years of age or older. Some restaurant experience is desired. FAREWAYS: Part-Time Line Cook positions available to ƀexible hours at the Golf Course Sports Bar and Dining facility. Required to accurately and efſciently 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 ƀexible hours and a team spirit. FAREWAYS: Part-Time Servers. If you are personable and can work ƀexible 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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RIDES AND MORE - Mature LOW couple offers driving for shopping, appts., airports, errands. Also pet care, letter writing, housesitting, cooking meals, companionship, light housekeeping. Reliable, reasonable. Tom 540-4242888. ROOF CLEANING. Shingles need to be cleaned? Mold and mildew streaks? Give us a call! Noble Exteriors Inc., 540-972-2570. 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. ROOFING, SIDING, and Gutters. New Insulation, cleaning, and repairs. Over 30 years experience. Family owned and LOW owner. Call today, Noble Exteriors Inc., 540972-2570. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, - Complete yard care, mulch, power washing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. SNOW REMOVAL - Driveway, sidewalks, and salting. Call for all your snow removal needs. Noble Exteriors Inc., 540-972-2570. SNOW REMOVAL, Call Mark 540-845-1816. TOWNSEND HOME HEALTH and Hospice Care. Where Professionalism with Compassion come ſrst. 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 SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773.

Lake Currents January 26, 2018

MOTHER and DAUGHTER Cleaning, Baths and Kitchens a specialty. All supplies included. Call Barbara, 540-423-9304; Kim 561542-6787. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING SERVICE. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. MULCHING 4 The BEST Price, Ask Logan at Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5473. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564. ONDERDONK PLUMBING and Heating, LLC. Master plumber and gas ſtter with 18 years’ experience. Specializing in new construction, remodeling, water systems, wells and general service. No job too small or large. Call or text at 540729-7949. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better ſnish. Call Mark 540845-1816. 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. PAINTING: Interior Painting and Drywall Repair at its best. 20 years of references in LOW, free estimates, licensed, insured, a LOWLINC provider, A+ rating on Angie’s List. See full-page ad in LOW phone directory. Call Lee Jenkins, Lee’s Handyman Service, 540-854-7408. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. PLUMBING - REPAIRS & Replacement, 24/7 Emergency Services, C&D Services, 540-2953344. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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.

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