The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 17, No. 20
540.972.2237
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LOW Valentine's Day 2 2 ! 40+ in 2020
The Lake Currents editing team asked members who had been married or partnered for 40 years or more to share their secrets to a successful marriage. We had initially planned to highlight just three stories, but we found it difficult to choose. All eight submissions are included in our special Valentine’s Day feature. Enjoy!
John and Donna Seymour Married October 28, 1950 We were high school sweethearts who dated for over two years as “steadies.” Each set of our parents approved of our dating, but made it clear that they would not give their blessings on a marriage before college graduation. So… we eloped on Oct. 28, 1950. We were married in a Methodist Church and counseled by the minister. These 18 and 19-year-old newlyweds worked part-time jobs to support themselves in a small apartment while John began his second year of college. After graduating, John worked in education and counseling. During the years 1952 to1960, we were blessed with four children. John’s second career was with the U.S. Forest Service. Our family lived in many parts of the country. We chose to live the adventure by exploring and enjoying the people and different cultures of each destination. We moved to LOW in 2001. The 19+ years we have lived here with many kind and caring neighbors have certainly proven our happiness into our “golden” years. We now have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
69rs Yea
See Valenine's Special on p. 12 & 13
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2 Association News 2-10 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 Short-Term Rental Survey 6 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22-23
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February 14, 2020
NOTICE Special Meeting of the Membership March 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM, Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road The purpose of this meeting is to vote on each of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declarations of Restrictions which would (1) amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E and Section 6, subsection C of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) appeal to the Board of Directors, and (2) amend Section 12 of the Declarations to add a new subsection H to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations. Each Amendment is provided below. Language being removed will be shown with strikethrough, new language is shown in bold italics. AMENDMENT #1. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE B. The Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) members, nor less than three (3) members, with staggered terms, and shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Committee members shall be subject to removal by the Board of Directors and any vacancies existing from time to time shall be filled by appointment. A quorum for this Committee shall be three (3) members. (Ref. Mar 1990) A quorum for this Committee shall be a majority of Committee members. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE D. The Committee shall approve or disapprove plans, specifications and details within thirty (30) days from the receipt thereof. One (1) set of said plans and specifications and details with the approval or disapproval endorsed thereon, shall be returned to the person submitting them and the other copy thereof shall be retained by the Committee for its permanent files. of completed plans, specifications, and/or details in accordance with this Section 5 and Section XVI of the Rules and Regulations, as determined by the Committee.
See Special Meeting Notice on p. 7
Monday, Feb. 17 LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed
Tuesday, March 3 Special Meeting of the LOWA Membership 7 PM, Community Center
Wednesday, Feb. 19 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
Wednesday, March 4 Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Heidi Brown and Walt Diercks 7 PM, Clubhouse
Saturday, Feb. 29 Family Date Night 6-9 PM, Clubhouse www.LOWA.org/LowYouthDance
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Vote in the ECC Referendum www.LOWA.org/ECCReferendum support@vote-now.com 833-200-0602 https://vtnw.com/go/LOWAResend/
Association News Lake Currents February 14, 2020
President’s Letter by Clifton D. Wilks
VOTE IN THE REFERENDUM TODAY! As of Feb. 11, there were 1900 votes cast in the referendum. To reach the goal of 2600, 700 more Members need to cast their ballots. Some of you may not have voted for more mundane reasons, such as the pressures of everyday life, work, family, etc. If so, please take the time to read about the referendum and exercise your franchise to vote to help your community and yourselves. To those of you that have voted, thank you for your participation in the referendum process. Regardless of how the vote count turns out, you have made your voice heard in this important governing process of our Association. March 3 is approaching for the next Special Meeting of the Membership on the referendum. Unless LOWA receives the required 2,600 votes, then the members may decide to vote to extend the referendum to a future date. The issues involved in this referendum are really very simple. (1) do you as a Member want the new opportunity and right to appeal an adverse decision by the ECC on your construction application to the Board of Directors (or would you rather skip that step and spend your money filing a lawsuit in Orange County); and, (2) do you want the Association to hold accountable Members who violate the published Covenants, Rules, and Regulations? Without a 50 percent plus vote of the Membership, neither option will be available without significant cost and you can rest assured that property values will decrease as those Members among us that fail to maintain their property and/or fail to follow rules and regulations continue to do so with impunity. The last such situation that Association had to contend with cost roughly $1,800. Fortunately, it was not necessary to go to court, because the Member remedied the violation. Had they failed to do so, our next step was to go to court, the cost of which starts at or around $2,000. The funds for that process come from you, the member. We have the right to vote in Association elections and referendums. If you do not vote, you are squandering your right and hindering the governing process. If you do not vote, it is not a “no” vote, it is an abstention, it simply does not count either way. Some might say that failure to participate means that the voter so inclined does not count either way, they do not count as part of the community, they merely absorb the benefits of, but not the obligation to, the community. It is a false belief that somehow failure to participate in referendum and/or election voting demonstrates a lack of validity to the questions put to you. Make your vote count; vote “yes” to both questions. If you cannot vote in favor of the questions, then, one way or the other, vote today. If you have any questions about the referendum, please contact me at BODcdwilks@outlook.com or any Board member.
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Agenda (Tentative) Regular Board of Directors Meeting February 19, 2020, Community Center 1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:00 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: February 1, 2020 3. 3.1 A. B. C. D. 3.2 A. 3.3 3.4
REPORTS Officer Reports Executive Session Actions Committee Changes Committee Fair Update Referendum Update General Manager Report Internal Control Quarterly Report Committee Liaison Reports Committee Reports
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MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendments to Regulation IV, Individual Behavior, Regulation VI, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, and Regulation X, Use of Lakes, Regarding Restrictions on Long Term and Overnight Parking on LOWA Common Areas (Resolution 2020-6) 5.2 Consideration of Amending the Procurement Policy (Resolution 2020-7) 5.3 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment on the Proposed Amendments to Regulation X.A.7, Use of Lakes, Regarding Lowering the Sunset to 7 a.m. Speed Limit from15 mph to 10 mph 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Awarding a Contract to Mitel for Replacing the Association Phone System 6.2 Consideration of Adopting the FY 2020-2021 Budget (Resolution 2020-8) 6.3 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to Regulation III, Registered Tenants, Regarding Tenant Check Out Form and Tenant Fee Refund 6.4 Consideration of Banning a Residential Guest from the Common Areas for Trespassing (Case #20-219-1) 6.5 Consideration of Lots for Maintenance 7.
MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS
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DIRECTOR COMMENTS
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SCHEDULED MEETINGS Special Membership Meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Community Center, 7:00pm. Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, March 7, 2020, Community Center, 8:45 am Executive Session, 10:00 am Open Session. Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Community Center, 12:45pm Executive Session, 2:00 pm Open Session. ADJOURNMENT
*The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Thank you.
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Cliff Wilks Vice Pres.: Jennifer Zukowski Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Pete Brown Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
What’s New With Short-Term Rentals And Watercraft Liability Insurance
Regular Board of Directors Meeting February 1, 2020, Unapproved Minutes 10:00 a.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Clifton Wilks, President Jennifer Zukowski, Vice President Walter Diercks, Treasurer Phillip Brown, Secretary
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder
Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Cancelled)
3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Lee Frame advised the appeals process for reassessment issues will run to the end of March. A special use permit was approved for the ice cream truck business that has been operating on Route 3 next to the Car Wash. An Advisory Council has been established to deal with child welfare issues. A Resolution was sent to our State legislators in favor of all counties having taxing authority equal to that of cities and towns. A second communication to our VA legislators opposed collective bargaining for government employees. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11 to hear comments on raising the income requirements to determine eligibility of elderly and handicapped residents who seek tax relief. The County did not receive any funds from two of the Broadband grant applications it submitted. Mr. Frame has been appointed to the Virginia Association of Counties where he will serve as Chair of the Social Services Committee. 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff Mark Amos: No report available. 3.3 Report from Allied Universal Security Chief Scott Walker reported January was a relatively quiet month with almost no incidents of a criminal nature. A petty larceny was reported by the Clubhouse, resulting in an arrest. There has been a recent increase in motor vehicle accidents, with 7 in January alone.
Lake Currents February 14, 2020
2. OPEN SESSION President Wilks called the Board into Open Session at 10:02 a.m. in the Community Center. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance. 2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Secretary P. Brown confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda. 2.4 approval of Minutes of the Jan. 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular Board meeting. 2.5 Commendation Presentation President Wilks and GM Phil Rodenberg presented a Certificate of Commendation to Allied Universal Security Captain Erik C. Nelson, for saving the life of a resident using CPR on Dec. 29, 2019.
Happy Valentine’s Day, LOW! I hope you “Love Where You Live,” as we say around here. Do properties with short term rentals (less than 30 days) have a positive or negative effect on our community? Some say they are businesses whose guests take advantage of our amenities like the beaches, and others say it’s just part of the member-guest experience here at our recreational community. What do YOU say? We would love to know your opinion. Please take the Short-Term Rental Survey online or fill out and return the printed survey on Page 6 of this edition to the Holcomb Building. The Association has identified 14 properties so far that have been or are short term rentals listed on websites such as AIRBNB and VRBO. All short-term rental properties owe the Tenant Fee, which is currently $1,437 a year or $119.75 a month. Watercraft Liability Insurance. Do you own a motorized watercraft with an engine of more than 25 horsepower? Be advised LOWA has increased the liability insurance requirement from $300,000 to $500,000, effective March 1. I recommend that you contact your insurance company right away to check your policy. We will begin Early Boat Registration starting on March 16, and you will want to be able to show evidence you have updated your policy by then. Why was the requirement increased? LOWA’s Insurance agent recommended the increase to protect the Association for cases where the member boat owner is the primary cause of bodily injury or property damage. More boat owner insurance will prevent such claims from coming back on the Association. The $500,000 amount is the new standard amount in the industry. Your coverage may already be at that level or it may only cost a few dollars to upgrade to higher coverage. Our agent said the worst case scenario is a $100 increase, but we recommend shopping your policy if that is the price you are quoted. Also please keep in mind you can apply your umbrella insurance towards the $500,000 level, if your umbrella policy covers watercraft. To learn more, please see the Watercraft Liability Insurance story on Page 4 of this edition.
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
See February 1 Board Minutes on p. 17 Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dinner: W & SU, 5-9 PM; TH, F, SA, 5-10 PM Lunch: S, SU, 11 AM-4 PM Brunch: SU, 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680 ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Amenities Maintenance Office:
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM: Walk-in times for Lessons/Pony Rides- 10 AM, 11 AM Trail Rides, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Sun: 8 AM-6 PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 AM-8 PM Thurs: 8 AM-9 PM Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily 5 AM-11 PM Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily
540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM
Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM 3
Association News
Board Approves Amending Regulation X, Use of Lakes, Regarding Watercraft Liability Insurance The Board of Directors, at its Feb. 1 meeting, approved amendments to Regulation X, Use of Lakes, regarding Watercraft Liability Insurance. The $500,000 insurance minimum is effective March 1. What is the effect? Many members may need to increase liability insurance policy limits for their watercraft. Umbrella coverage over both the homeowner’s policies and boatowners policies may also help achieve/ exceed the recommended limits of liability. The increase to members insurance policy fees will likely be less than $100 a year. The proposed amendment to Regulation X.B.2.d is highlighted in bold as follows: X. A. B.
USE OF THE LAKES (Regulation stays the same) WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION AND RENTAL REQUIREMENTS.
Lake Currents February 14, 2020
1. DECALS. All watercraft shall be registered with LOWA. Each fiscal year, LOWA registration decals shall be purchased. Two decals will be issued and shall be attached on the port and starboard sides of the hull at the forward end of the watercraft so that the decal is clearly visible. The decals must be placed within six (6) inches from the Commonwealth assigned watercraft number, if displayed. Decals must be affixed to watercraft in the water, on canoes and kayaks on LOWA racks or in the designated Dry Sail Parking area by 11:59pm on May 1 each year. 2. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. Watercraft registrants shall present the following documentation at the time of initial registration: a. Current LOWA membership or registered tenant ID. b. Evidence of ownership of watercraft or lease agreement. c. Evidence of the horsepower of the motor and length of watercraft. d. Registrants of motorized watercraft of over 25 horsepower shall carry watercraft liability of no less than $500,000 per accident or show proof of homeowner or renter personal liability insurance of no less than $500,000 per accident. So long as Registrants show written proof of watercraft liability coverage satisfactory to the Board, umbrella insurance policies may be used by Registrants towards meeting the $500,000 requirement. Registrants shall certify that the required limits of insurance will be maintained and in effect for the entire fiscal year. e. Registrants of non-motorized watercraft and motorized watercraft of 25 horsepower or less shall carry homeowner or renter personal liability insurance of at least $100,000 per accident. Registrants shall certify that the required limits of insurance will be maintained and in effect for the entire fiscal year. f. For subsequent annual registrations of the same watercraft, the owner shall bring a current LOWA membership or registered tenant ID, and shall execute an affidavit that none of the specific information about the watercraft has changed from the prior registration, and that the required limits of insurance will be maintained and in effect for the entire fiscal year. If there are any changes, the registration process must be completed in accordance with Subsection 2. g. Watercraft registered in accordance with above Regulations shall not be subleased or rented for use at LOW. h. An individual sale of a watercraft does not transfer a vested right of operation for that watercraft on LOW water. i. Prior to initial registration or watercraft testing, every prospective registrant shall certify that he/she has read and agrees to abide by all the Lake Regulations set forth herein, and to any other Regulations as may be adopted by the LOWA Board of Directors. j. Hovercraft, airboats, stand up/kneeling-type jet skis, hydroplanes or any other nonconventional watercraft are prohibited on any LOWA Lake. k. If in the opinion of the LOWA Board of Directors or the General Manager the preceding paragraphs include or exclude a watercraft or water sport activity of questionable nature, then the Board of Directors or General Manager may request a demonstration in order to make a determination of inclusion or exclusion. l. No watercraft shall be placed or operated on the lakes unless it displays current LOWA registration decals. Invited guests participating in a Sailing Regatta sponsored by the LOW Sailing Club are exempt from this requirement. m. The Commonwealth of Virginia and LOWA shall have the right to stop and cite watercraft operators and owners for infractions of their respective Regulations. (Remainder of Regulation stays the same.)
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Board Approves Amending Regulation V, Regarding No Trespassing Signs on Private Lots The Board of Directors, at its Feb. 1 meeting, approved the following amendments to Regulation V, regarding No Trespassing Signs on Private Lots. What is the effect? Members may apply to the Environmental Control Committee for approval to post no trespassing signs on their lots. The amendment to Regulation V is highlighted in bold and reads as follows: V. USE OF PROPERTY--INDIVIDUALLY OWNED AND LOWA OWNED PROPERTY Sections A – G. Remain the same. H. SIGNS (1/2012) 1. Signs on LOWA Property: The placing of any sign on LOWA property is prohibited except in designated areas on the day of an election or with the written permission of the General Manager. 2. For Sale Signs: Must be a painted (tan is suggested) wooden stake, approximately two inches by four inches, five and a half feet high, driven approximately two feet into the ground, with the lot number and contact phone number displayed. Sellers are also permitted to place one black and white electronically readable barcode or tag on each side of the signpost, not exceeding 3 1/4 by 3 1/4 inches in size, solely for the purpose of providing electronic access to real estate information regarding sale of the property. The stake should be driven within the lot line but not in the ditch between the pavement line of the street and the lot line. Stakes are available from the LOWA Maintenance Department by application. For sale signs on LOWA property are prohibited. 3. Political Signs: Only one political sign per issue or 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. Political signs on Association property are not allowed except for two exceptions. The first exception is on Election Day. The second exception is on the day of a political event at which the candidates will appear. For both of these exceptions, the signs must be in an area designated by the General Manager. 4. Yard Sale Signs: Only one sign, no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet on any residential lot on the day(s) of the yard sale. Signs are limited to two consecutive days, three times per year per lot. Yard sale signs on LOWA property are prohibited. 5. Nonprofit, Fund Raising, Informational, Organizational Signs: These signs may be temporarily placed in designated areas with written permission from the General Manager. 6. Business Signs: All business signs are prohibited. 7. No Trespassing Signs: a. Applicability All lot owners may submit an application to the Environmental Control Committee for approval to post No Trespassing Signs. b. Location 1. For a residential lot abutting the golf course or another LOWA parkland recreational area, a sign reading NO TRESPASSING may be installed in accordance with the following criteria: Up to two signs per lot may be installed along a rear or side property line that abuts the golf course or a LOWA parkland recreational area, which includes but is not limited to a marina, beach, lake access area, park, pickleball/tennis court, swimming pool, campground and dog park. An application for No Trespassing Signs on such a lot shall require written approval by the ECC Chair as to form and substance. Such application shall be deemed approved by the ECC, in accordance with Section 8 (g) of the Declaration, so long as it fully meets the aforementioned conditions and criteria. 2. For any other residential lot, the lot owner may apply for approval of up to two signs per lot installed along a rear or side property line from the ECC according to Section 8 (g) of the Declaration to be decided by the ECC on the justification provided by the lot owner. c. Design Standard Size: 16” x 9” Material: Non-corrosive metal (aluminum) or coroplast Color: Black background, gold lettering Lettering style: Times New Roman, 3 inch letters Wording: NO TRESPASSING
See Trespassing regulation on p. 5
d. Installation Specifications: Signs are to be installed such that the top of the sign will be approximately 12 inches above the ground, with the bottom of the sign 3 to 5 inches above the ground. Coroplast signs are to be supported by a noncorrosive metal H stake; aluminum signs are to be supported by a metal T stake. The stakes are to be firmly driven into the ground to a depth sufficient enough to ensure long-term stability. The lot owner will ensure signs and support stakes are maintained in a good condition.
Board Approves Amending Regulation X, Use of Lakes, Regarding Wake Surfing The Board of Directors, at its Feb. 1 meeting approved the following amendments to Regulation X, Use of Lakes, regarding Wake Surfing. What is the effect? Members wake surfing will need to ensure that they stay more than 300 feet from shore and must remain north of a line between Buoys 17 (off Manassas Point area of Section 7) and 28 (off 200 block of Madison Circle of Section 4). The amendments to Regulation X are highlighted in bold and read as follows: X. USE OF THE LAKES A. WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS AND USAGE.
e. “Non-Motorized Watercraft” includes all watercraft powered by paddle including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, row boats, and shells/sculls, and are capable of carrying one or more persons. f. “Other Recreational Water Equipment” includes all items that are powered by users standing, sitting, kneeling or lying on the equipment such as, but not limited to, water slides, platforms, trampolines, inflatable rafts, hydro/ aqua-bikes and stand up paddleboards (SUPs). g. “Main Lake” means the body of water bounded by Veterans’ Dam to Flat Run and includes all coves. h. “No Wake Zone” means the areas of water from the shoreline to designated “No Wake” buoys and includes all coves. The remainder of the Main Lake is considered a “Wake Zone”. i. “No Wake Speed” means the slowest possible speed required for maintaining or achieving steerage and headway. j. Small Lake” (aka, Keatons Lake or Fishing Lake) means the body of water bounded by Keatons Dam and Keatons Run located in Section 13. This entire lake is considered a No Wake Zone. k. “Cove” means a body of water extending from the Main Lake more than 100 feet from the No Wake buoy towards the shoreline. l. “Beach” means the space so designated by LOWA and includes the bulkheads, sand and grass areas. m. “Starboard” means the right side of the watercraft when standing inside looking toward the bow. n. “Port” means the left side of the watercraft when standing inside looking toward the bow. o. “Certified Operator” shall mean a person who has passed the Lake of the Woods Boat Operator’s Safety Course. p. “Skiers “or “Tubers” are persons being towed behind a watercraft on a device or apparatus which has no capability for self-propulsion, such as water skis, tubes or other similar devices. This includes wake surfers. q. “High Traffic Time” is defined as weekends (Saturday and Sundays) and holidays from Memorial Day Saturday through Labor Day Monday between 9:00 a.m. and sunset. r. “Wakesurfing” is a water sport in which a rider trails behind a motorized watercraft, riding the watercraft’s wake without being directly pulled by the watercraft.
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WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
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a. Skiers or other towed persons shall NOT be permitted to take off from or land on any beach or pier. b. During High Traffic times (see A. 5.c.) no person shall operate a towing watercraft to pull any person(s) on water skis, tube(s) or similar devices unless there is in/on the watercraft (in addition to the operator) a person actually observing the progress of the person(s) being towed. This observer must be at least 12 years of age. In the case of PWCs, the observer must be seated backward. At other times towing is permitted without an observer if the watercraft is equipped with a rear-view mirror. c. Ski flag. All watercraft towing skiers or riders on a towable device shall have a Ski Flag readily available. This flag shall be a red or orange flag measuring no less than 12 inches on each side in the shape of a square or rectangle secured to a pole or shaft at least two feet long. (1) During High Traffic times the ski flag shall be mounted or displayed in such a manner as to be visible from every direction when: (a) A skier is down or a rider has fallen off his/her towable device; or (b) A skier is in the water and preparing to ski. (2) The ski flag shall not be displayed at any other time. (3) The use of this flag will not be construed as conferring any rights or privileges on its users. Operators of watercraft in the vicinity will, however, exercise precaution commensurate with conditions indicated. d. All watercraft operators who tow skiers and floatable devices shall know and ensure their spotters and skiers/riders understand and use a set of hand signals to communicate between the watercraft and the skiers. Passengers shall remain seated when a watercraft is towing a skier or people on other devices. e. Skiing and towed activities at greater than No Wake Speed shall be prohibited within one hundred (100) feet of shorelines or in areas marked with “No Wake” buoys and will be confined to the area of the wake zone. f. At High Traffic Times when two or more skiers/tubers are being towed by one watercraft and one of the skiers fall, the other skier(s) shall drop his or her towline immediately. g. All persons being towed by watercraft shall wear a U.S. Coast Guardapproved (Type I, II or III) flotation device or a Type V flotation device designed for the activity such as a ski vest. Inflatable vests shall not be used for skiing or tubing. The use of flotation belts alone shall only be permitted when using “trick skis” while an observer is in the watercraft and it is traveling less than nineteen (19) mph. “Trick and Jump skis” are considered as skis less than forty-four (44) inches in length with no fin. h. When any towed person falls, the driver shall slow speed to navigate to return to the skier while not entering the path of other watercraft in the immediate area. At High Traffic Times the towing watercraft shall display the skier-down flag. The use of this flag will not be construed as conferring any rights or privileges on its users. Operators of watercraft in the vicinity will, however, exercise precaution commensurate with conditions indicated. Fallen skiers shall, as soon as possible, raise and hold the tip of one of their skis out of the water to an elevated position above their head. i. No person(s) shall use the Water Ski Jump at LOW unless that person is a member of the LOW Ski Club or under that organization’s instruction and is wearing a helmet approved by USA Water Ski. Only one watercraft shall use the Slalom Course at any one time. Only jump skis and trick skis shall be used over the jump. j. No person shall operate or manipulate any watercraft, tow rope, or other device by which the direction or locations of water skis, tube, or similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause the participants to come into contact with any object or person(s). The provisions of this rule shall not apply to contact between two or more persons behind the same watercraft or to contact with the top of the Ski Jump, buoys, or similar objects as normally used in competitive or recreational boating or water skiing. k. When towing more than one skier or tube, it shall be the responsibility of the driver of the watercraft to ensure the towlines for each skier/tuber is of equal length to all skiers/tubers being towed. l. Kite tubing and kite boarding are prohibited. m. Subparts a,c,e,f,g,h, and k above do not apply to boat operators and skiers participating in USA Water Ski sanctioned ski club practices, competitions, or exhibitions. n. Wake Surfing (1) Wake surfing is allowable behind boats propelled by inboard motors. (2) Wake Surfing is prohibited within 300 feet of shore. (3) Wake surfing is prohibited south of a line between Buoys 17 and 28. o. No jetpack vessel activity shall be allowed at LOW, except for flyboarding which is restricted to the Main Lake within a 200-foot safety zone near the ski jump or the Clubhouse dock and only with the prior express written permission of the General Manager and only for demonstration and exhibition purposes. (4/1/2017) Sections C2 – C7 remain the same.
Lake Currents February 14, 2020
1. For the purpose of this Regulation the following terms and definitions apply: a. “Watercraft” includes “motorized”, “personal”, “sail” and “non-motorized” means of water transportation capable of carrying one or more passengers. b. “Motorized Watercraft” includes all gasoline or electric, inboard, outboard, inboard-outboard motorboats, pontoon boats, sailboats (when motorized), fibertoon or deck boats capable of carrying one or more persons. c. Personal Watercraft” (PWC) includes watercraft that are powered by jet pumps, the persons kneel, or sit on, rather than inside the watercraft. PWCs are operated by one person, and often have seating space for others. Some models have seating for up to four riders (including the operator). d. “Sail Watercraft” includes all watercraft powered by wind such as sailboats, sunfish and windsurfers capable of carrying one or more passengers.
Sections A2 – A12, and B, remain the same.
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Trespassing regulation from p. 4
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Survey
Short-term Rental Survey Surveys Due, Friday, February 28, 2020 by 5 PM Take the survey online at www.LOWA.org/STRSurvey Submit paper surveys to the Holcomb Building or mail to: Lake of the Woods Association, Attn: Carolyn Brodeur 102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Lot
______/______ Section
For questions email Communications@LOWA.org
Lake of the Woods Board of Directors would like to know your opinion about short-term rental properties. Short-term rentals are described as the rental of a home for less than 30 days. Such a rental might be through a service such as AIRBNB or VRBO for as short as a night or a weekend.
1. Do short-term rental properties complement or detract from our
community? If other, please specify. Mark only one oval. Complement Detract Neither Other: _______________________________
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2. How would you feel having a short-term rental(s) on your street?
Mark only one oval. I’m fine with it. I’m concerned about it. I have no opinion.
3. Do you have short-term rental properties on your street or near
your home? Mark only one oval. Yes No Skip to question 5. I don’t know Skip to question 5.
4. If you have short-term rental properties on your street or near your
home, then please provide any specific feedback that you might have about your experience. Either positive or negative. For example, courteous people, good neighbors, noise, overcrowding.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
5. What areas of concern would you have if you had short-term rental
properties near your home? If other, please specify. Check all that apply. Light Noise Parking Trespassing Not in compliance with HOA or County regulations (not paying fees or taxes). All of the Above Other: _______________________________
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6. Do you believe that living next to or near a short-term rental
property impacts your own property value? Mark only one oval. Yes, in a positive manner. Yes, in a negative manner. No impact, either positive or negative. Depends on the rental property. Not sure.
7. Would you consider possibly renting your house?
If other, please specify. Mark only one oval. Yes, in long-term rentals for one-year minimum duration. Yes, including short-term advertised vacation rentals. Yes, in short-term unadvertised rentals, such as exchange programs or for visiting coaches, etc. I would never rent my house. Other: _______________________________
8. What’s your opinion on short-term rentals in LOWA (as defined:
advertised rental of less than 30 consecutive days)? If other, please specify. Mark only one oval. We should NOT impose any new rules that potentially prohibit/ regulate homeowners using their homes for short-term rentals. Short-term rentals should be further regulated in addition to current Governing Documents, and Orange County regulations. Short-term rentals should be PROHIBITED in LOWA by amending the Governing Documents Other: _______________________________
9. If LOWA were to introduce an amendment to the Declaration of
Restrictions (Recorded Covenants) to limit the amount of time for a short-term rental, would you support a period of…? If other, please specify. Mark only one oval. No less than 1 year No less than 6 months No less than 30 days No less than 7 days No minimum Other: _______________________________
10. Would you like LOWA to follow up with you about any questions
or concerns that you have? If so, please provide your comments and contact information below.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
by Kerry Sipe, Secretary, Communications Committee
Special Meeting Notice from p. 1 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE E. The Committee shall have the right to disapprove any plans, specifications or details submitted to it in the event the same are not in accordance with all of the provisions of these Restrictions; if the design or color scheme of the proposed building or other structure is not in harmony with the general surroundings of such lot or with the adjacent buildings or structures; if the plans and specifications are incomplete; or in the event the Committee deems the plans, specifications or details, or any part thereof to be contrary to the interests, welfare or rights of all or any part of the real property subject hereto, or the owners thereof. The decisions of the Committee with respect to plans, specifications, or details thereof shall be final. (Referendum Aug 1996) In the event that the Committee disapproves or denies the plans, specifications and/or details submitted, the Committee shall do so in writing to the submitting Owner, providing the date of the disapproval or denial and the Committee’s basis for the disapproval or denial, which shall include any provisions of the Declaration (i.e., recorded covenants), Bylaws, Rules and Regulations (hereafter “Governing Documents”) which the Committee deems applicable and/or supportive of its disapproval or denial. Any disapproval or denial of plans, specifications and/or details by the Committee pursuant to this Section may be appealed by the submitting Owner to the Board of Directors (“Board”). The grounds for appeal are limited to (1) the Committee’s denial violates one or more provisions of the Governing Documents or applicable law or statute and/or (2) the plans, specifications and/or details submitted to and denied by the Committee are not regulated by the Governing Documents or law or statute.
See Special Meeting Notice p. 20
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Lake Currents February 14, 2020
If Abraham Lincoln were celebrating his 211th birthday this week in Lake of the Woods, he might well say our neighborhood association is “of the members, by the members and for the members.” Being such an honest fellow, Abe would tell you that a place the size and complexity of Lake of the Woods requires the efforts of a great many talented and energetic folks to keep it running smoothly. That’s why scores of volunteers -- folks just like you -- serve on 21 Photo produced and provided committees to advise the Board President Lincoln knows what it of Directors on matters, great and small. The Lake of the Woods takes to run our association. Association thrives only because members are directly involved in and committed to its success. The LOWA Communications Committee is sponsoring a Committee Fair for the afternoon of March 21 as a way of informing members of the work their neighbors are doing through committees and to encourage greater member participation. Members are invited to come to the Clubhouse from 1 to 4 PM on that day to learn how they can become involved. The Committee Fair is the best opportunity you will ever have to see where you fit into Lake of the Woods’ future. Members from each of the association’s 21 committees will be present to answer your questions about the services and activities of their committees. They can explain how to join a committee and provide answers to your questions about committee membership. Questions like these: How much time does it take? What is a committee member expected to do? Does the Board of Directors really care what committee members have to say? There will be no charge to attend the fair and everyone is welcome. The Clubhouse bar will be open, refreshments will be provided and raffles, featuring great prizes, will be awarded each hour during the event. Among those contributing raffle prizes are the LOWA Pro Shop, Fareways Cafe, the Clubhouse, the Equestrian Center, as well as Clearwater Grill, and Red, White, Bleu & Brew Restaurant.
Did you know? That you don’t have to pass a swim test or boating test to be a member of the Lakes Committee. That the Maintenance and Ecology Committee takes good care of our common property by advising the Maintenance Department on things like dredging the lakes each summer. That the Safety and Security Committee advises the Board of Directors and general manager on matters from small improvements like street signage to major capital improvements like gate design. That the Pickleball/Tennis Committee supports the fastest growing sport in Lake of the Woods and all of America and now spreading throughout the world-- pickleball.
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What Sparks Your Interest?
COMMITTEE FAIR
Saturday, March 21 1:00 – 4:00 PM Clubhouse
Connect · Learn · Join Drop by committee booths and meet committee members.
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Michael Flores, winner of the Jan. 31 referendum drawing. Lois Poling (not shown) was the winner of the Feb. 7 drawing. Both winners elected to receive a $150 Clubhouse Gift Certificate. Members who have voted in the referendum are eligible for further drawings on Feb. 21 and 28.
Learn about the many committees to choose from and volunteer to serve as a member, alternate or advisor! Light Refreshments Members Lounge Open Door Prizes From: LOW Pro Shop, LOW Fareways Cafe, LOW Clubhouse, LOW Equestrian Center, Clearwater Grill, AMF Bowling Lanes, and Red White Bleu & Brew
Board of Boating Examiners Clubhouse Communications Community & Youth Elections Environmental Control Equestrian External Affairs Finance Fitness Golf Honor Awards Lakes Legal & Compliance Maintenance & Ecology Nominating Pickleball / Tennis Planning Pools Rules Safety & Security
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Members enjoy the new playground at Spotswood Park.
Don’t wait until May, take advantage of the mild winter and play during the months of February, March and April. Joining early and playing more lowers your “average cost per round”. $ THE MORE YOU PLAY, THE LESS YOU PAY. $ Don’t miss out,15 months for the price of 12! Call Today LOWA Golf Shop: (540) 972-2230 Email: proshop@lowa.org
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Congratulations to the LOW Civic Club “Dementia Friends” and special thanks to Kay Close (seated), Trinity Assisted Living and Dementia Champion trainer, for her one-hour presentation at the Clubhouse.
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Tuesday, March 3 7 PM, Special Meeting of the LOWA Membership, CC
February 14 - 27 8 AM 12:30 PM 1 PM 5 PM
LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Feb 19 Real Virginia General Manager Budget Presentation LOWA Regular Board Meeting – Feb 19
Have a show idea? TV18 is accepting new shows from members and local organizations to air on Channel 18 on LOWA.org. For more information, view our community programming guidelines on www.LOWA.org/tv18 or contact the communications department. To view board meetings online log-in to LOWA.org and visit www.LOWA.org/Videos TV 18 Schedule Subject to Change
Wednesday, March 4 7 PM, Coffee & Conversation with Board Members Heidi Brown and Walt Diercks, CH
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park Locust Grove Elementary LGES 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
Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. Elections: 2/18, 10 AM, CC Rules: 2/18, 4 PM, CC LCC Meeting: 2/19, 7:30 PM, CC LCC Hearing: 2/19, 8 PM, CC ECC: 2/20, 8:30 AM, MCR Golf: 2/24, 3 PM, WC Investment: 2/24, 1 PM, CC Treasurers Mtg. to follow Lakes: 2/24, 7 PM, CC Communications: 2/26, 3 PM, WC Planning: 2/26, 7 PM, CC
Why Internet Upload Speed is Important
Lake Currents February 14, 2020
by William Lukaczyk, External Aairs Committee
Cable companies tend to brag about high Internet download speeds, but downplay their upload numbers. Unfortunately, those low upload speeds are causing problems when we use the Internet. Think of your current coax cable as three separate parallel highways. At the fast end, the super-highway is used to download your streaming videos, web pages and other files. A slower, middle highway is used to send TV networks, HBO and cable TV stations. On the low end, the slow jogging path is used to upload your pictures, facetime calls and other files to the Internet. That slow jogging path for the upload traffic is approximately 1/10 the speed of the fast download lanes. You may think, “I download all my shows, why should upload speed matter?� Sometimes there is a problem watching streaming videos. For every few thousand packets of video downloading, an “acknowledgement� message is uploaded back to your streaming service. If this acknowledgement is not received in time because your other devices are consuming upload bandwidth, the service will not send the next batch of data for your TV show. That looks like annoying buffering, but it’s your slow upload speed that is stopping your show. Slow uploading spoils other web actions. If you use video conferencing like Facetime, you may not see it, but the person you are talking to may see a slow or choppy picture of you. If you have video cameras like Ring doorbells or Nest cameras, those live or cloud-stored videos may be low resolution or choppy. You need high resolution video to capture car license numbers or clear facial images for the police to do anything with your video captures. If you are an on-line gamer, you know that slow, twitchy, upload speed is crushing you. This upload speed problem is why we no longer see LOWA board of directors’ meetings live-streaming from the community center. When fiber optic cable is used, upload and download data speeds are almost the same - and very fast. This is another reason why we need fiber optic cable to the home. If you are interested in finding out how we can get fiber to the home, email us at lowftth@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, February 19 2 PM, LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC
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C al en d a r o f E ve n t s Monday, February 17 LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed 10 AM AARP Meeting (CH). Info: Carolyn 540-972-3306. Tuesday, February 18 10 AM LOW Knowledge Club (CC). Info: LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail. com. 6:30 PM Wilderness Toastmasters (CC). Info: WildernessToastmasters@gmail. com.
Calendar
Thursday, February 20 6:30 PM LOW Knowledge Club (CC). Info: LOWKnowledgeClub@ gmail.com. Thursday, February 27 7 PM LOW Veterans Club (LLCH). Info: Dan 540-972-0153. Friday, February 28 10:30 AM Civil War Study Group (CH). Info: civilwarstudygroup.org. 1:30 PM LOWLINC Presentation (CC). Info: lowlinc. communications@gmail.com. Saturday, February 29 6-9 PM Family Date Night (CH), fee. Sponsored by CYA. Tickets: www. LOWA.org/LowYouthDance.
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NOTICE: Due to carpet cleaning, the Fitness Center will be closed at 4 PM on Friday, February 28 and will reopen at 10 AM on Saturday, February 29.
Aerobics
LOWC
Day
Contact
M, W, F
Church 540-972-9060
CC
6-8 PM
SU
Brooke 540-972-4628
Meditation Class
CC
4-5 PM
1st/2nd TH
Terry 540-412-2282
Pickleball Beginner Class
CC CC
10:30 AM-12 PM 11 AM-12 PM
TH 3/14
Dave 540-846-1613
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734 John 540-229-7940
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
Square Dancers Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2nd/ 4th/5th F
Dick/Lynn 703-298-6254
Square DancersLords & Ladies
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
1st/3rd F
Ruth/Marty 540-412-2186 Joyce 540-972-1924
CC
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 540-972-5435
FC
9-9:45 AM
TU
Elba 540-850-8577
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU, TU, TH, SA
Michael 540-809-7406
Walkers & Joggers Club
Grnsprings CH
9 AM 9 AM
M, SA W
Diane 540-388-2930
Water Fitness
Wilderness Pres. Resort
10 AM & 11:15 AM
M, W, F
Carol 540-972-6739
$
FC
10:30-11:45 AM 11 AM-12 PM
W F
Rebekah 908-358-8406
$
FC FC
10:30 AM 9:30-10:45 AM
M F
Rebekah 908-358-8406
M TU W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
SA
Bonnie 540-850-8585
TU
Elba 540-850-8577
Stretch and Flex Strength & Toning
$
Yoga Gentle Yoga Chair Yoga Flow
$
FC
9-10:15 AM 6:30-7:30 PM 9-10:15 AM
Yoga Rise & Flow
$
FC
8:30 AM
Zumba, seniors
$
FC
9:30-10:30 AM ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)
Location
Time
Day
Contact
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Carolyn 540-972-3306
Bible Study Group
CC
1-2:30 PM
4th TH
Karen 262-894-9618
SU
Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540-972-7688
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Toby 540-972-8251
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Janice 540-972-1340 Dirk 540-622-3440
Bocce Club
CC
7 PM
2nd Tu
Book Club, LOW
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
540-972-9284
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 540-972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
CH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
540-972-9680
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
DAR Susannah Chandler
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 540-220-8547
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
info@happytailsdogclub.net
CC
7 PM
4th TU
George 540-840-2740
CC
9:30-11:30 AM
W, F
Sharon 540-848-5810
Knowledge Club
CC CC
10 AM 6:30 PM
3rd TU 3rd TH
LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
CH
6 PM
2nd TH
Ann 540-972-3326 Rani 540-972-7859
Knitting & Crocheting
$
LOW Lioness Club
Deadline for submissions to the March 13 issue of Lake Currents is March 2.
Time
8:30-9:30 AM
Edelweiss Dancers
Investment Club
Deadline for submissions to the Feb. 28 issue of Lake Currents is Feb. 14.
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SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
LOW Arts
CC
2 PM
1st W
Jennifer 703-508-1104
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
3rd TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
LOW Players
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Dave 540-972-6289
Mahjongg
CC
1-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Open Mic Night
Fareways
5:30-8:30 PM
TU
Fareways 540-972-2216
Photography Club, LOW
WC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 540-972-0153
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC
6:30 PM
1st/3rd TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Glynn 703-625-3849
TOPS weigh in/meeting $
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Cause 4 Paws Raffle Winners by Mary Kay Wilks, Fundraiser Coordinator
Members of Cause 4 Paws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization supporting feline rescue, congratulate the winners, generous donors, and everyone from LOW for their continued support. Please continue to support our mission in 2020. Contact us on Facebook at “causefourpaws” Locust Grove. You can view our most recent newsletter and cats/kittens available for adoption.
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“Your LOW Connection”
LOW Community
Donors and Winners Queen Size quilt & Lap Size Cat Quilt made by Sharon Coleman – Janet Zlotuick, Billie O’Neil Cat Bag & Dog Bag filled w/goodies donated by Drs. Amy and Andy Olson of Lakewood Animal Hospital – Nancy Scott, Kim Barlow $65 certificate for grooming by Shaggy Shears – Penny Ammens Gift bag w/$65 certificate by All Fur Pet Grooming – Melissa Aylor (2) Quilted washable purse made by Sharon Coleman - Corey Frederick, Debbie McCarthy (2) Brunch for 4 at LOWA Clubhouse – Sandra Michutka, Rita Wilks (3) $50 certificate to Clearwater Grill – Marie Best, Jenna Henderson, Tracey Wattie 2 rounds of Golf w/cart & meal at LOWA Fareways – Corey Frederick $50 off a pair of eyeglasses at 20/20 Vision – Terry Sowala One hour of dog training at Country Club Kennels – Rita Wilks (4) $40 gift card to one of Tim’s – Ruth Childers, Karen Kenyon, Terry Sowala, Anne Tyree Preventative maintenance massage, provided by Anne Williams at Lakeside Manual Physical Therapy – Nancy Scott (2) $20 & (1) $10 gift card to Mama’s Pizza – Risa Decatur, Rose Lagemann, Rita Wilks $50 gift card to True Value – Barb Westwood (2) Seasonal Wreath made by Darlene Agsten – Jodi Jameson, Jack Spadaro (2) Handmade embroidered Cat Blanket made by Harper Gallagher – Rima Laviano, Leah Samuels $35 Porcelain Tea Pot donated by Lois Anne Breckenridge – Jodi Jameson $35 gift card to LOW Hair Studio –Bernie Aylor $30 gift card to Red Lobster – Stephanie Matukie Lunch for two at It’s About Thyme – Susan Breckenridge $25 gift card to Red, White, Bleu and Brew – Susan Harvin $25 gift card to Two Brothers – Lorri Tucker $20 gift card to Outback – Polly Frye $20 gift card to La Naranja Mexican – Edward Sholtas
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Gilbert B. and Lucille B. Churchill
Married June 17, 1955 Joy and I have been married 64 years. When we met she was 16 and I was 19. Our love was strong. We even paid for our own wedding. Joy kept our family together; she was the glue in our marriage. She got along with everybody with malice toward none. She is now in a nursing home, slowly succumbing to dementia. It is very difficult to watch the once lovely person slowly vanish before my eyes. I visit her every day from 1 to 7. I want to spend time with her as long as she recognizes me. I used to take her presence for granted. I did not know how fortunate I was, until it was taken away from me. Enjoy that time while you can. I am blessed with having been with her those 64 years. Our time is getting short.
Married March 17, 1962 Fifty-eight years ago, Gil and Lucy walked out of a Minnesota church onto a sunny sidewalk bordered by snowdrifts, after changing Lucy’s name from Bjore to Churchill. Thanks to the U.S. Army and the U.S. Forest Service, we spent the next 34 years moving 23 times, and living in nine states. Four sons shared some of these moves, but not all, depending on when and where they were born. We learned to be flexible, to not buy anything that could not be taken apart, and to look forward to each move as an adventure. The boys learned to face new challenges, conquer colleges, and have successful careers and families. We discussed every major decision, encouraged each other, tolerated what we did not like, shared what we enjoyed, and loved each other every minute of our marriage. A gated community is new to us. We found LOW by a realtor’s suggestion, looked forward to moving here from Vermont, lived here longer than any other place, and we love LOW, our friends, and our activities.
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Willard and Mary Jane Knight
John and Judy Barnes
Married July 10, 1959 My wife and I have been happily married for 60 years and recently held our anniversary party at the Clubhouse. It was a wonderful event. In our younger days, we were both involved in county sports programs. One day, while playing basketball, I noticed a beautiful girl in the stands. At half time, I walked by and said, “Hey there squirrel.” (My kids always laugh at my smooth pick up line.) She just looked at me and smiled. I learned the young lady lived near my older brother. I asked him to go to her house to see if she would go out on a date with me. Her response was, “If he wants a date, he can ask me himself!” I asked her out and we have been in love ever since. We’ve had a wonderful life and raised four children, have 10 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Our secret to a long marriage is communication and patience, love, and understanding. Marriage is a compromise - give and take. Keep talking and dreaming together.
Married April 18, 1964 Listen to each other! Happy Valentine’s Day
Lake Currents February 14, 2020
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55 s! Year Jack and Barbara Spadaro Married May 14, 1966 Our lifetime journey began when my wife whispered to her sister that she was going to marry that unknown altar boy serving mass on a Sunday morning. We quickly became high school sweethearts and eventually married in 1966. Like many other couples, we struggled with job conflicts and military travels; the school and social obligations of our children; and all the challenges of home and vehicle ownership. We continue to work side by side at projects both inside and outside each home we’ve owned. During our marriage ceremony, we promised to “love and honor” each other and we live those vows daily. We try to always kiss good night and good morning and only raise our voice when the other has periodic hearing problems. We step in when one of us is ill or recovering from a medical procedure and appreciate things that are done for us by the other. After 54 years together, we are still best friends.
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Married Aug. 22, 1970 Ray and I met in Chicago at an auto parts factory. Ray worked evenings and attended DeVry during the day. I worked in the office. In 1968, the foreman set up a double date for us with him and his wife. We dated for a year, then were engaged and married in 1970 in a small church I attended. I think it was only a short while we were stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. After Ray came back from Vietnam, we did not attend a place of worship each Sunday. Much of our family activities centered around the church. Our faith has been the strong force thru these “50” years. We agree working together on projects, sharing household chores has been a plus. Being friends and having a sense of humor helps a lot, plus keeping faith thru the ups and downs of living. Knowing that we both can’t be right, acknowledging when we got it wrong, and forgiving each other when we were wrong are all parts of our years together.
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Lee Frame to Kick Off LOWLINC Speaker Series
by Karen Kovarik, Subscription Chairman
LOWLINC is pleased to announce that Orange County Supervisor Lee Frame will kick off its 2020 Speaker Series, Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 PM in the Community Center. Lee will discuss and update us on topics that are currently of interest in the county: Status of the Germanna-Wilderness Area Plan. The Board of Supervisors adopted this strategic growth and development plan for eastern Orange County in July of 2015. It represents the vision for our area for the next 50 years. Lee will bring us up to date on facts, rumors and plans regarding future development. e Real Estate Reassessments. The county recently L ee F ra m completed its 2020 reassessment of real estate, and homeowners have been notified of the results. Lee will discuss the general increases in home values and talk about the appeal process and how homeowners can use it. Broadband/Internet Capacity. This is another topic that is receiving attention both in the county at large and within LOW. Lee will present the status of efforts to bring broadband to the county and to upgrade the aging infrastructure here at the Lake. The New Public Safety Center. An update on the new center in Orange that will consolidate the county sheriff’s office, emergency communications center, IT department and fire and EMS. Lee’s presentation will be of high interest and LOWLINC is pleased to offer it free to all Lake of the Woods residents as part of the Speaker Series. The presentation also will be recorded and offered to TV18 for broadcast. Join us Friday, Feb. 28, 1:30 PM, at the Community Center. Registration is not required, but if you let us know that you’re coming, by emailing lowlinc. communications@gmail.com, we can notify you of any weather-related cancellations or changes.
On Saturday, Feb. 29, Stage Alive! welcomes a return of the Brass 5. This will be an exciting evening, as we enjoy their vast repertoire from Renaissance, Classical, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz, and Rock to Country. This evening will have it all, a great family show. The “5” come to us from Roanoke, and are one of America’s most successful educational ensembles, touring extensively throughout Europe and the Mid-Atlantic. They have garnered great reviews, including this one summarizing the enthusiasm of their audience: “Brass 5 dazzled the audience with a program that was appealing and entertaining.” (Buchannan County (VA) Arts Council.) Brass 5 more than meets the gold standard for our 50th anniversary season. As always, you may preview this amazing group, as well as the other artists engaged for the 50th season, at www.stagealive.org. The concert is at 7:30 PM at Eastern View High School. Parking is free and the school is handicapped accessible. Tickets for individual concerts may be purchased at the door. Subscriptions are available online, or you may pick up an application in a gold brochure in the Holcomb Building or the Wilderness Branch Public Library. Questions? Phone Karen, 540-972-7866.
Civil War Genealogy Explained!
by Charles Brewer, President, Civil War Study Group On Feb. 28 at 10:30 AM, LOW resident Bob Stone will talk about Notable Women in the Civil War. His talk will explore the lives of 14 American women (from both North and South) who did notable service in the American Civil War in some field of endeavor not normally associated with women in that era of American life. These women would break barriers in the fields of nursing, physicians, spies, combat soldiers, writers and activists. Some are well known; some you may never have heard of. These, and thousands of other women, lived through an extraordinary period of history, and by their deeds advanced the cause of women in America! At the grand ballroom of the Clubhouse. 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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Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon, Wed, Fri, at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@ agingtogether.org. New! Divorce Care Support Group starts on Feb. 18 from 6:308:30 PM, at the LOW Church, in the Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-9729060 or email mike@lowchurch. org. You may also register online at DivorceCare.org, click on “find a group” and then click on “Lake of the Woods Church.” Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Bible-based support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. See www. griefshare.org. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Several leaders, a minister, and a workbook will be available to assist you. Please call for days and for more info, 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org.
LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call: 888508-9274 to confirm 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: Stan, 540-412-9854. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. For immediate needs, please contact Dave at 540-972-2125, Susan at 540-972-2772 or Mark at 540-4126694. If contacts are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is March 24 in the Clubhouse, Lower Level. The blood drive will return to the Community Center in May. You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www. redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walkins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Christy, 540-412-2470. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available MonFri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-9721629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com. Deadline for submissions to the Feb. 28 issue of Lake Currents is Feb. 14. Deadline for submissions to the March 13 issue of Lake Currents is March 2.
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Fundraisers AARP, Chapter 5239 Fundraiser. Motor Coach Trip to PA Amish country featuring Sight & Sounds “Queen Esther.” 3 days 2 nights. May 4, 5, 6. $425 per person double. Includes transportation, show, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, all taxes and gratuities, and more. Contact Pierre Payette 540-9720519, pierre114@verizon.net. AARP, Chapter 5239 Fundraiser Motorcoach Trip, Philadelphia Flower Show and Historic Tour, Hotel and Breakfast. March 7-8, $315 p/p double, Deadline Feb. 7. Departs LOW and F’burg Contact: Barbara 540-9724651 wisecruiser@hotmail.com.
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Feb. 3-Mar. 15, Adult Reading Program at the Wilderness Branch Library. Get cozy with a good book this winter by participating in our Adult Reading Program “Snow Falls, Book Calls,” which begins Feb. 3 through March 14. It’s free and open to all adults 18 and over (or high school graduates). Each participant can earn small prizes for every book read/ listened to including coffee, cocoa, and tea k-cups, jar candles, stylus pens, magnetic notepads, etc. Every book read/listened to also earns you an entry ticket to our grand prize drawing for one of three $50 “Happy” gift cards that can be used at some of your favorite stores and restaurants. Come by the library to check out some books before the snow falls! Info: 540-854-5310. Feb. 18, Story Time Tuesdays at the Wilderness Library (No Story Time on Feb. 25): 10:15 AM, Toddler Time,15-20 minutes of stories, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 3 yrs old with a caregiver. 11 AM, Preschool Storytime, 30-45 minutes of stories, action rhymes, music, and crafts for children 3 to 5 yrs old with a caregiver. Info: 540-854-5310. AARP Free Tax Preparation - This program provides free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and individuals whose returns are within the scope of our volunteer training. AARP membership is not required to use this free service. Appointments receive preference. Walk-ins will be accommodated on an as-available basis only. Locations: Lake of the Woods Clubhouse; Open Fridays & Saturdays; Call 540-2688837 for appointments. Orange Community Center, 235 Warren Street, Orange; Open Tuesdays & Thursdays; Call 540-661-5475 for appointments. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at the Ferris Building & Holcomb Building. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Please email Ginny Biggs at: project_excel.ooy@outlook. com or call 571-259-8951 for more details and a volunteer application (a background check is required).
Cause 4 Paws. We need volunteer foster homes, monetary donations and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c) (3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-4854181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Directory. Cost is $10 at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@ msn.com; or 540-972-3306. LOW Lioness Lions Spring Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the Locust Grove Middle School on Flat Run Road. Attention Vendors! We have spaces available for only $30 for a 10’x8’ space. Vendors provide their own tables and chairs. Arts and Crafts, Authors, “Attic Treasures” and more. Lioness proceeds all benefit local charities; vendors retain all of their own profits. Call Lioness Lion Gail Stoner at 540388-2540 to reserve your space soon. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 AM. No reference or textbooks please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9 AM to noon, or call Lion Mark at 540-4126694, Lion Susan at 540-972-2772, or Lion Dave at 540-972-2125 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member need a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you! Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. O.C. Humane Society. We need volunteers to help with shelter dog adoptions at Petsmart in Central Park from 10 AM to 4 PM weekends to find forever homes for these loveable dogs. You need to be familiar with the handling of dogs. For more information please contact 540-972-5556 or orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 61 years. Donations may be tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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by Fred Pulis, Member, LOW Veterans Club The LOW Veterans Club will hold its second meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Clubhouse lower level at 7 PM. Featured speaker will be retired Army veteran Paul Conrad, who will provide an informative presentation on serving with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Reservist. The agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security was initiated by Presidential Reorganization #3 of 1978. The organization, “Reservists FEMA” seeks talented and hard-working people who are eager to assist disaster survivors and first responders on an on-call basis. These Reservists are a type of incident management responders, hired under the Stafford Act as temporary intermittent employees. The agency provides volunteers who assist other people in need while making extra money doing it. Money is provided for food, training, lodging, and other reimbursed expenses. Conrad’s presentation will be entertaining as well as informative. The expected attendance should match that of the Veterans Club’s last meeting, which was overflowing. Any unclaimed military photos from the Christmas tree or Christmas Party can be picked up at this meeting. The LOW Veterans Club created service coin is available for purchase at $10 each. The Veterans Club is open for membership to any LOW resident who served honorably in any of this nation’s armed forces. Dues of five dollars are due this month and may be paid at our regular meeting or mailed to Treasurer Gil Churchill at 110 Cumberland Circle, Locust Grove, VA 22508 For information about the LOW Veterans Club and its activities, please contact club president Dan Greene at 540-972-0153 or email him at greene7841@gmail.com.
Wilderness Toastmasters
by Alayna Stiffler, Member, Wilderness Toastmasters I decided to use Dr. Internet to see if public speaking was still the #1 fear, but a poll taken in 2018 has 10 different fears, including Government, Environment, Economic, Illness & Death; in 2017, instead of Illness & Death, it was Man-made Disasters. Statistically, public speaking had not made the Top 10 fears. But if you Google #1 Fear, public speaking is at the top of America’s list, along with height, bugs and flying. Why are people in America so afraid of public speaking? Could it be rejection, lack of confidence, asking people to buy their ideas? What is your reason for not wanting to speak in public? Toastmasters helps many to decrease that #1 fear and offers mentors who will help you discover ways to become more comfortable with your voice. Words are free and learning how to use them to help you move forward toward your goal is a gift. If your fear is making a mistake, have no fear. Mistakes are going to happen no matter who is speaking or the amount of experience they have. (Video editing is great!) Your voice is waiting to come out and share with the world. Don’t let another year go by holding you back from doing something you desire because you are afraid of public speaking. Wilderness Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesday at the Community Center at 6:30 PM. For more information, email WildernessToasmasters@gmail.com.
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Senior citizens and fans of vintage movies remember Hedy Lamarr as the beautiful and glamorous movie star of the late 1930s and the decades of the 1940s and 1950s. However, not until the late 20th century did most of the world learn of her significant scientific inventions. The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict, a fictionalized account of the star’s life, is the LOW Book Club’s selection for discussion at its March 11 meeting. The book details the actress’s early life in her native Austria; her success in American films; and, finally, her scientific research, including development of technology used in wireless communications today. The book is available, in multiple formats, in all three local library systems (Orange County, Culpeper County and Central Rappahannock Regional). The book featured at the January meeting, The Goldfinch, elicited a spirited discussion regarding the motivation (greed vs. a guilty conscience) of the story’s protagonist. LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room of the Wilderness Branch Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is necessary.
Meditation for Healthy Living by Michele Beamer, Librarian, Wilderness Branch Library
Join Gerry Gorman, who has been meditating for over 30 years, for a powerful and engaging lecture on Meditation for Healthy Living. The program will be on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2 PM, at the Wilderness Library. We try to exercise and eat right to keep us fit and healthy, but doctors are now recognizing that a positive attitude and ‘food for the soul” are just as important. Discover a simple meditation technique that can melt away stress and be a powerful addition to a healthy living regimen. This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.
LGA News
by Heather Kuzma, Publicity Chair, LGA The ground hog didn’t see his shadow. We’re hoping for an early spring. The 2020 golf calendar is set. Here are some events to mark on your calendars. The Spring Luncheon kicks off the season on Friday, April 3, followed on Tuesday, April 7, by the opening day scramble. The Spring Tournament takes place on three Tuesdays, on May 12, 19, and 26. The annual Member/Guest Tournament is set for Tuesday, June 9 (afternoon social) and Wednesday, June 10 (tournament). Save the date and grab your partner for this fun event. The theme is Boot Scootin’ Boogie. Contact Karen Woods if you would like to help out on the M/G committee The USGA has implemented the World Handicap System. Some changes are: • Handicaps updated every day. • A new way of calculating your maximum score on a hole. NET DOUBLE BOGEY (par + 2 + strokes you get on the hole based on your handicap). • A player’s handicap can only increase by 5 strokes over a “rolling” 12-month period. • Tournament scores will no longer be maintained, but a player’s handicap will react quickly to any score that is 7+ strokes better than their handicap. • It is imperative to post your score after completing a round. • Handicaps will not be posted on the pro shop bulletin board. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please place your check for $25, made out to LOW LGA, in the box in the Woods Center ladies’ lounge. Note on the check whether you are a 9- or 18-holer. If you have any questions, 18-holers can contact Deb Newton; 9-holers can contact Mary Ann Rogers. The dues for the Golden Girls are $5. Golden Girls can contact Lisa Halpin with any questions. It is important to get your dues paid early so that you will be listed in the 2020 LGA Booklet. If you have sweeps money on the books, you have until April 30 to spend your money at the pro shop.
Childhelp
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Gail and Greg Stoner organized the Leadership Group at this month’s bowling event (as well as preparing for the next two months). This program, chaired by Mary Lou McFarland, recognizes the children on best behavior with a once-a-month outing, usually the first Friday of each month from around 4 to 7 PM. If members would like to help, please contact Mary Lou at mlmcf@yahoo. com. Childhelp’s Alice C. Tyler Village, in Lignum, is a residential facility with over 260 beautiful acres, providing a safe environment for the treatment and healing of severely abused and neglected children. Members, please mark your calendars for these upcoming events: The Valentine’s Party is set for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 3 PM. Wes Iseli of Party Magic will perform. The magic show is always the perfect addition to Valentine Day festivities. If you are interested in lending a hand, contact Karen Woods at kandkwoods@comcast.net. The next Birthday Backpack wrapping will be Saturday, March 14, at 2 PM. Contact Judy if you want to help, vatarheel@aol.com. Wednesday, April 1 will be our National Day of Hope Luncheon to be held at Fawn Lake Country Club. Contact Joy Lewkowski for tickets in advance at jalewkowski@gmail.com. Cost is $19 a person and checks should be made payable to Childhelp LOW Auxiliary and mailed to P.O. Box 382, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Our Easter Party is scheduled for April 11 from 1 to 3 PM. Details to follow. For further Childhelp information, check the website at www.childhelp. org or contact our membership chair, Jill Humphries, at janjinla@aol.com or 540-972-1179. Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday, March 4 at 10 AM at Lake of the Woods Church.
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D. Referendum Update Secretary P. Brown reported an increase in ballot returns since last month; 1861 ballots have been cast, 1177 electronically and 684 via paper ballot. Three more on-site voting events have been scheduled by the Elections Committee for Feb. 5, 11 and 20 at amenity locations. Michael Flores was the winner of the first $150 amenity award drawing available to members who vote in the Referendum. 3.7 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. December Financials In December, we collected $89,000 in current year lot assessments, for a total of $6,151,365, or 88.6% of FY2019-20 lot assessments billed. As of Dec. 31, the Unaudited Income Statement of Budget-to-Actual Comparison Summary showed a favorable variance of $137,620. Overall Operations continue to perform favorably when compared to budget for the year. The delinquency rate as of Dec. 31, 2019 was 6.5%. B. Lakes Management Report LOWA held a preconstruction meeting with the Project Manager for Docks of the Bay and Stantec engineers on Jan. 23 for the Flat Run Forebay project. C. Other Business The Equestrian Center office received new paint, flooring and electrical wiring as part of planned renovations. The Fitness Center now has over 900 members and 1814 users. New equipment has been installed at the Spotswood Park Playground, which will open as soon as our maintenance crew completes finishing work. The RV/Boat Storage Lot is scheduled for improvements this month. Our new Stormwater Inspector Nick Blankenship started work on Jan. 21. New Security procedures at the front gate will permit Orange County residents to access the Convenience Center but they will now get a 30-minute timed pass instead of the monthly hang tag. This is an attempt to discourage unauthorized use of our amenities by outside residents. 3.8 Committee Reports: None.
Ten children from Childhelp’s Alice C.Tyler Village are treated to bowling at Culpeper’s Mountain Run Bowling Center, followed by pizza and beverage at Pete’s Pizza.
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Staff responded to 163 calls for service and issued 76 traffic summonses. In December, a gate system count logged 107,918 members used the front gate, and 47,349 members used the back gate. The front gate visitor lane counted 51,095 vehicles entering. 3.4 Report for LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. President Jeff Liebold could not be present, but submitted a written report with preliminary statistics. In January, the Fire Department responded to 43 calls, 21 inside LOW and 22 outside. The Rescue Squad had 23 calls. 3.5 Report from Orange County School Board Representative Jim Hopkins reported that the Board is still finalizing the school calendar for the 2020-21 school year. He advised members that school may start as early as Aug. 5, to coincide with other schools increasingly adopting early August start dates. The School Board approved a 25-year solar power purchase agreement contract which will provide solar power to several school buildings that can be retrofitted to accommodate it. The solar technology is expected to be adopted this summer. 3.6 Reports of Officers The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer had no report. A. Executive Session Actions: None. B. Committee Liaison Reports Vice President Zukowski reminded members of the Committee Fair to be held on March 21, 2020 at the Clubhouse and encouraged members to attend to learn more about Committee work and consider joining a Committee. C. Committee Changes Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Committee Changes as presented in the Change List dated Feb. 1, 2020. (D-20-14)
by Laura Fitch, Member, Childhelp Auxiliary
4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA. Members commented on the proposed pool fee budget amendment, increase in the proposed assessment fee and trespassing signs. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendments to Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, Regarding Watercraft Liability Insurance. (Resolution 2020-5) (D-20-15)
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by Janis Rieley, Member, LOW Garden Club Pictures of lake fun in the middle of winter? Do you enjoy fishing, floating, boating, swimming, and watching your dogs swim? Are you doing all you can to help keep our lakes healthy and safe now to enjoy another summer of fun? LOW Garden Club loves our lakes and is learning about how to keep our lakes healthy and safe with one of the club’s 2020 initiatives. Mark your calendars to learn how from a panel presentation of experts at our general meeting on March 9, in the Clubhouse. The meeting starts at 1 PM and the panel discussion will start at 1:30. All are welcome. Our panelists will be Ashley Appling, Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Horticulture, Virginia Cooperative Extension Culpeper; Richard Jacobs, Conservation Specialist, Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District; Brent Hunsinger, Rappahannock River Steward, Friends of the Rappahannock; and Jessie Graves, Director of Facilities or Bobby Jones, Environmental Resources Manager, LOWA. Hope you can join us!
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6) Motion by Diercks to delete the Walk-in Cooler for Fareways, thereby adding $36,000 back in to the New Asset and Improvement Fund, resulting in no change to the assessment. Vote: Yea: Diercks, P. Brown, Clawson, H. Brown and Forrest. Nay: Zukowski and Wilks. Motion passed 5 to 2. 7) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to fund the construction of a walking trail from Birchside Circle to Fairway Drive in the amount of $40,300, funds to come from the New Asset and Improvement Reserve, resulting in no change to the assessment. Following the amendments adopted by the Board, Finance Director Charles Maneval recalculated the new assessment fee for FY2020-21 will be set at $1691. The next step will be for the General Manager to finalize the budget in preparation for the Board to approve the FY2020-21 Budget Resolution at their Feb. 19 Board meeting.
February 1 Minutes from p. 17 Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2020-5, a Policy Resolution, amending LOWA Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, regarding watercraft liability insurance, effective March 1, 2020. 5.2 Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendments to Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, Regarding Wake-surfing. (Resolution 2020-3) (D-20-16) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2020-3, a Policy Resolution, amending LOWA Regulation X: Use of the Lakes, regarding wake-surfing, effective immediately. 5.3 Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendments to Regulation V.H: Use of Property—Individually-owned and LOWA-owned Property, Regarding “No Trespassing” signs on Private Lots. (Resolution 2020-4) (D-20-17) Motion by Forrest that the Board adopt Resolution 2020-4, a Policy Resolution, amending LOWA Regulation V.H: Use of Property—Individuallyowned and LOWA-owned Property, regarding “No Trespassing” signs on private lots, effective immediately. Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to amend the proposed amendment to Section V.H.7.b.2 to read as follows: “For any other residential lot, the lot owner may apply for approval from the ECC of up to two signs per lot installed along a rear or side property line that abuts another residential lot according to Section 8(g) of the Declarations, to be decided by the ECC based on justification provided by the lot owner.” Vote on the original motion as amended: Yea: Forrest, P. Brown, Zukowski, Diercks and Wilks. Nay: Clawson and H. Brown. Motion passed 5 to 2.
7. Member General Comments: None. 8. Director Comments: Directors commented on the origins of the trespassing issues and thanked all those involved in this year’s budget preparation and process.
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Discussion of General Manager’s Revised LOWA FY2020-21 Budget. The General Manager provided a brief review of the status of the budget preparation process and the most recent adjustments that had been made. The current proposed assessment for FY2020-21 is $1715, pending any further changes the Board may make today. 6.2 Consideration of Budget Amendments to the General Manager’s Revised LOWA FY2020-21 Budget. (D-20-18) The Board considered the following budget amendments proposed by members of the Board of Directors: 1) Motion by H. Brown that the Board establish an annual pool fee (Account 304) of $40.00 per family and $25.00 per individual, thereby reducing the proposed assessment by about $9.39. Vote: Yea: H. Brown, Clawson and Forrest. Nay: Diercks, Zukowski, P. Brown and Wilks. Motion failed 3 to 4. 2) Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, to increase the Pools Budget daily pool fees (Account 304) by $2000, thereby reducing the proposed assessment by about $0.47. 3) Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, to increase the Pools Budget Short-Term Pass (Account 304) by $1000, thereby reducing the proposed assessment by about $0.23. 4) Motion by Diercks to delete the $5.00 increase in the weekend golf fee (Account 310), thereby decreasing the account by $11,000 and increasing the proposed assessment by $2.38. Vote: Yea: Diercks. Nay: Zukowski, P. Brown, H. Brown, Clawson, Forrest and Wilks. Motion failed 1 to 6. 5) Motion by Diercks that the Board transfer unused funds in the New Construction and Renovation Reserve to the Repair and Replacement Reserve in the amount of $100,226, thereby reducing the proposed assessment by approximately $23.54. Vote: Yea: Diercks, Zukowski, P. Brown, H. Brown, Clawson and Wilks. Nay: Forrest. Motion passed 6 to 1.
10. Adjournment Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 1:04 p.m.
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9. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 12:45 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m. Special Meeting of the Membership on the Referendum: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 8:45 a.m. Open Session: 10.00 a.m.
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AMENDMENT #2.
The appeal must be in writing, with the following information: (1) a copy of the submitted plans, specifications and/or details, (2) a detailed statement of the reasons for the appeal, specifically addressing the grounds for the appeal as limited herein, and (3) the remedy sought. Any written appeal must be received by the Board within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the decision of the Committee. If the tenth (10th) day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Holiday, such receipt of the written appeal shall be due no later than the next business day.
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The Board shall have full authority and discretion to affirm, reverse or revise, in whole or in part, the decision of the Committee. The Board shall have no time deadline during which to decide an appeal, but the Board shall make reasonable efforts to make such determination at a Board meeting within thirty (30) days after an appeal has been submitted to the Board. The Owner will be invited to speak at the meeting during the Board’s consideration of the Owner’s appeal, unless the Board determines, in its own discretion, that the circumstances of the appeal warrant immediate consideration by the Board, irrespective of the Owner’s attendance at the meeting. Any decision or determination by the Board of an appeal shall be provided in writing to the submitting Owner and shall be final. The Board shall have authority to adopt and publish reasonable rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to appeals of disapprovals or denials of the Committee to the Board. 6. SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF RESIDENCES AND STRUCTURES C. The Committee shall have the authority to set up propose regulations to the Board of Directors pertaining to the height and size requirements for all other types of buildings and structures, including fences, walls, copings, etc. Any such proposed regulations shall require the approval of the Board of Directors.
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H. In addition to all the remedies and authorities provided to it by this Declaration, the Bylaws, the Articles, the Rules and Regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Board of Directors has the authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations as may be permitted by, and so as to comply with, applicable statute, including a rule permitting the Association to levy and assess any violation charges established by the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (“Act”) or any other applicable statute. Any such violation charges assessed against an Owner shall be collectible as an assessment, including but not limited to constituting a lien against such Owner’s Lot and being the personal obligation of such Owner. Vote.Now.Com, LOWA’s trusted agent, mailed on July 12, 2019 and emailed on July 15, 2019 proxy ballots, according to preference, to the Membership on August 2, 2019. The proxy ballots include an “Approve” or “Disapprove” vote on EACH of the proposed amendments, above. Members are asked to vote “Approve” or “Disapprove” on EACH of the above proposed amendments. For those submitting proxy ballots electronically through LOWA’s trusted agent, Vote-Now.com, they must do so on or before 11:59 PM on March 2, 2020. Also, all paper proxy ballots mailed to Vote-Now.com must be received by Vote-Now.com on or before March 2, 2020, or paper proxy ballots may be provided to LOWA prior to the announcement of the closure of the voting at the Special Meeting by the presiding officer. Any person designated by a member as a proxy holder on the proxy ballot must attend the meeting in person for that proxy ballot to be valid. If you should have any questions, please contact the General Manager’s Office at 540-972-2214.
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Knowledge Club
by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor
Is 2020 your retirement year? Have you been dreaming of how life will be after retirement? Fishing and golfing, extra visits with your grandchildren, traveling the world with your spouse, buying a retirement home, having a winter getaway and a summer cottage, shopping anytime, downsizing, upsizing. Endless dreams. Have you written them down? Excitement and fear are mingled as the day draws closer. The dependable paycheck will soon disappear, and it is time to depend upon your retirement savings, the funds that you have not touched, but have been faithfully depositing into your retirement account, and it has a cap. Once retired, there are no more faithful deposits adding up to continue to build your fund. Now what happens? The paycheck is stopping. Are you really prepared for the emotional change about to take place? Are you confident you will not run out of money while planning your endless dreams? Are you prepared for the unexpected? Is your emergency fund in place? Knowledge Club is inviting our guest speaker to talk about Priming for Retirement Before Your Paycheck Stops. Knowledge Club offers FREE educational seminars to the community, one topic at a time. We will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 10 AM and Thursday, Feb 20, at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. Light refreshments provided and an RSVP is not required, but always is preferred. More information? LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com.
Fools Rush in to See 4 Weddings and an Elvis by Marilyn Davis, LOW Players
The LOW Players spring production of 4 Weddings and an Elvis is just about ready to go, go, go. Rehearsals have started and we have a very talented cast. You’ll see some new faces and some familiar ones as well. This show is all about love and laughter. It takes place in a Las Vegas wedding chapel. Three couples come to the chapel in search of a perfect wedding. Whether it’s a couple looking to marry as revenge on their exes, or the aging movie stars looking to get back in the public eye, or the most mismatched couple who know the true meaning of love, they all wind up at Sandy’s Chapel of Love. Let’s not forget the chapel’s owner, Sandy, a jaded, but true, romantic who’s been married four times herself. The comedy is full of colorful characters, including a couple of Elvises. This is a truly funny show that you don’t want to miss. BUT be forewarned, this play contains strong language and some sexual innuendo, so please leave the children at home. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17 at 9 AM. Since you, our audience, has always been supportive and enthusiastic, we are offering an opening night special – only $18 per ticket. All other shows are $22 for adults and $17 for students. To buy your tickets just go to www.lowplayers.org, or call Sandie at 972-6385. It’s a great show at a great price. The LOW Players can always use more help. Whatever your talent – acting, singing, painting, sewing dancing, etc., we’d like you to join us. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM in the Community Center. For more information, please email lakeplayers@gmail.com.
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The Supervisors have established the procedures for appealing the Orange County 2020 real estate reassessments. If property owners are not satisfied with their reassessed value, they may appeal that reassessment. The date for the administrative appeal has passed, but factual errors can be corrected at any time. An appeal can still be made to the Board of Equalization until March 31. Owners must attempt to prove that a property’s market value is either inaccurate or inequitable when compared to similar property types. State law puts the burden of proof on the owner to show that the assessment is incorrect. You can ask for assistance in finding sales and comparable assessments in your neighborhood from the Commissioner of Revenue’s office. The procedures for filing an appeal to the Board of Equalization are on the county website. Click on County Government, then Commissioner of Revenue and the 2020 General Reassessment to get the procedures and application. You will be assigned a hearing date and, although not required, I recommend that you attend with documentation supporting your arguments. At the request of the Orange County Supervisors, The Virginia Department of Transportation Traffic Engineers have evaluated the Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYAs) at the intersection of Route 3 and Route 20. Their analysis showed a marked increase in angle crashes (caused by making a left turn) after the installation of the FYAs, mostly in the westbound direction and during peak times of travel (i.e. 6-9 AM and 3-8 PM). Due to this, VDOT is moving forward with transitioning the FYAs to a protected green light (green arrow with red lights on conflicting directions) during peak hours and maintaining the FYAs during non-peak hours. The Supervisors recently passed a resolution supporting equal taxing authority for Virginia counties. There is an effort to encourage the Virginia General Assembly to enact legislation that would allow to counties to enact taxes similar to those currently utilized by cities and towns. The counties have the same responsibilities for core services such as K-12 education, public safety and social services as cities. However, counties have limitations on raising revenue, such as inability to tax cigarettes or admission to entertainment and a cap on transient occupancy and meals taxes. This requires counties to rely more heavily on property taxes. Given the modernday challenges such as election cybersecurity, substance abuse, mental health in the jails and maintaining infrastructure, the limitation on county government revenue restrains counties from meeting those challenges. Recommendations to eliminate this inequity based solely on historical legalism have been made at the state level as far back as 2001. This resolution will be provided to our state senator and delegate to encourage them to support equal taxing authority in the current session of the General Assembly. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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LAKEFRONT RENTAL for vacations, graduations, reunions at your back door. Sleeps 18. Three night minimum. Call Tom at 540268-0908. (LOWA registered). TROPICAL GETAWAYInterested in a winter getaway in Puerto Rico? Oceanfront apartment with balcony, short term rental. For more details call Angela (LOW resident) 540-270-2069.
Services 1 CALL ABOVE All A+ BBB Rated, Ask Luke Zello Takes Care of It All. A Best of the Burg multiple category Top 5, Home Depot Pro Referral, Class A Licensed & Insured family operated company, 20+ year LOWA residents. Our professional tradesmen love to work and we donate heavily to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of human trafficking. Protect yourself. Before you hire, verify licensed contractors at www.dpor.va.gov/LicenseLookup. See All of our classifieds & give us a call. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 1 CALL ABOVE All Johnny B Quick Services. Leaf Removal, Mulching, Tree removal, Painting inside and out, Heating Repair, Junk Removal and more. Call our team at 540-903-5369. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. A&T ENTERPRISES - Most repairs and upgrades. New toilets and water heaters. Deck repairs, power washing. Full bath remodel. No job too small. In LOW since 2012. References: Terry 412-760-4593. A/C & HEATING Installation/Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. A+ HANDYMAN SERVICES. Flooring, Painting, Doors, etc. Please contact us at 540-522-0238. ADDITIONS, ROOF Replacement, Kitchen/Bath Remodel, Deck. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. AIRPORT RIDES at Lowest Local Rate. Free Quotes, 24 Hour availability. Didier’s Rides provides Uber ride sharing (LOW resident) at 540-661-2377. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540840-2248 for free estimates. ANTIQUE CLOCK Repair, grandfathers, electric, and battery. LOW resident. Call Hunter, 540219-7324.
ARE YOU Just thinking about selling in 2020-2021. Market is strong, inventory is low. For no obligation consultation call or email Vassa Olson w/United Real Estate Premier. Serving LOW homeowners since 1991. Vassaatthelake@gmail. com or 540-840-9444. ARE YOU looking to get your house cleaned? Need someone who is affordable? I offer the best service at a reasonable price! I’m living in the lake and I have special treatment for my neighbors retired people! Give me a call and we’ll get a great deal! Wanda 434-825-3774. ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Leaf Removal, Mulching, Junk Removal, and Moving. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BARBARA’S CLEANING. Regular, Move-in or out, or One-time Cleanings are welcome. Baths & Kitchens a specialty. 540-672-8069. BASEMENT BUILDOUT, Call Mark 540-845-1816. BATHROOM/KITCHEN Remodel, Call Mark 540-845-1816. BEST SNOW Removal - 540840-2248. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident. CAREGIVER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Take charge State Certified Insured Nurses Aid. Can manage all the patients needs. No worries when you need short term or long term care. LOW resident. Diane, 540-388-2930. CARPENTRY, FRAMING or Custom Build-ins. Call Mark 540845-1816. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CLEANING - PROFESSIONAL Service. Excellent References. Call Lourdes, 703-795-5184 or KandHCleaningServices@gmail.com.
CLEANING of GUTTERS & Roofs. Snow & Leaf Removal. 540845-1047. 35 years at LOW. COMPUTER REPAIR - Inclusive IT support: virus removal, data recovery, startup and internet issues, cracked screens, backups and more. 8 years supporting LOW 540-6567571 Support@TechSense.tk. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CONTRACTOR - CHECK http:// www.dpor.virginia.gov to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CONTRACTOR - HIRE a Professional without all the material and subcontractor mark-ups. Credit cards accepted 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DECK STAINING/Painting/ Sealing. Call Mark 540-845-1816. DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540-207-0979. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRYWALL - NEW Drywall or Repair Work. Call Mark 540-845-1816. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Call Mark 540-845-1816. EXTREME CONSTRUCTION - All types of Home Improvements. Decks, Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Gutters, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Renovations, Power washing, Clean-outs, and more. Licensed and Insured. 703-927-0632.
FALL SERVICES: Seasoned Firewood, Leaf Removal, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Bobcat Services, Snow Removal, Driveway Restoration, & Miscellaneous Cleanup. Free estimates, Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072. FASCIA/SOFFIT Rot, Call Mark 540-845-1816. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FLOORING - HARDWOOD/Tile/ Laminates. Call Mark 540-845-1816. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. FREE ROOF Inspections, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. HOME REPAIRS - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. HOME REPAIRS, Call Mark 540845-1816. HVAC REPLACEMENT, Water & Sewer Line. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. INSULATION - GARAGE/ Basements/Attic/Crawl Space. Call Mark 540-845-1816. IVAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Professional painting, drywall repair and installation; tile/backsplash repair and installation. We also install crown molding, chair rail, baseboards & all your carpentry needs, kitchen & bath remodeling, hardwood floor installation, also installation of ceiling fans & light fixtures. Does your house or deck have unsightly mold - let us make it beautiful again by power washing it! We also paint garage floors with 2-part Epoxy paint. Senior citizen & military discounts. Licensed & Insured. Call Ivan Ducceschi 540729-0939. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, installation, maintenance. Residential, commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING - PREMIER Arbor Services LLC. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming, mulching, stone work. 540-718-3794. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL and Gutter Cleaning, Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL/Yard Clean-up. Call Mark 540-845-1816. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
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Deadline for submissions to the Feb. 28 issue of Lake Currents is Feb. 14. Deadline for submissions to the March 13 issue of Lake Currents is March 2.
LOWA Employment Fareways Cafe – Part-Time Line Cooks needed to accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One-year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit. Clubhouse - Part-Time Host/Hostess applicants needed. The successful candidate will welcome and manage timely seating of guests and possess excellent customer service and communication skills along with a hospitable disposition and a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Some computer skills required. Work schedule includes the hours of 4 PM to 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday along with some holidays. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Equestrian Center – Part-Time Barn Staff Plus Sales Associate. The successful, dependable candidate will assist with barn chores plus act as a sales associate to inform interested guests and schedule services. Primarily weekend work plus additional weekday shifts may be available for barn chores or teaching lessons. Experienced horse handling skills plus good communication skills essential. General applications are always welcome. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid VA driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.
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2 SWIVEL EASY Chairs, $50 each; ENSO Adjustable Wired Remote Bed with Bedding, $450; Lenovo Laptop IdeaPad 330S, $27. Call 540-229-4545. 2001 TAHOE/ALPINE 16 foot length pontoon boat, 40 horse merc motor. Seat covers for all seats. Bimini top. Make an offer! 540-308-5507.
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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 - We guarantee to save you $500 or more verses competitors on roof replacements. Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. SELLING? DON’T want the stress/expense of fixing & waiting for your house to sell when you could close in two weeks? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SHARPENING - Fine hand sharpening; kitchen, hunting, scissors, axes, mower blade, etc. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Call Lake Knife Works, 540-412-1563. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP, - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. SNOW REMOVAL - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. TREE CARE/REMOVAL - Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WE BUY Houses & Fix yours! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WHAT’S UNDER Your House? We fix wet crawlspaces with transferable warranties. Sump pumps installed/replaced. Free inspections, second opinions. Licensed and Insured. Since 1993. Call D&B Services, Inc. 540-9727361. LOW Resident. WINDOW & DOOR Repairs and Replacement. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW.
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M.A.N.’s DRYWALL & REMODELING, LLC. Drywall and remodeling company. When you see the name Mark throughout these ads it is tied to my company. All work guaranteed for at least 1-year. Insured for your peace of mind. Don’t fall for contractors that mark-up materials and subcontractors. I am personally on every job working beside my guys. Show me a proposal by a licensed and insured contractor and I will beat their estimate. L.O.W. resident for 11 years. Free estimates. Credit cards accepted with 3% fee. Call Mark 540-845-1816. MORTGAGE LOANS. LOW resident. Buying or refinancing, great rates! Call Colin 703-309-9770 or email colin.grote@gmail.com. Free reviews of existing loans. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCH DELIVERY - Doubleshredded hardwood. Call Brian, 540-219-7660 or 540-672-0355. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. 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. P&D HANDYMAN Services 804-200-3556 Serving LOW Since 2018. Power washing, Painting, Gutter cleaning, Carpentry, Window cleaning. 30 yrs experience. PAINTING - INTERIOR and Exterior. Never sprayed, always rolled to give you better coverage and a better finish. Call Mark 540-845-1816. PAINTING & DECORATING - Interior/Exterior, Residential/ Commercial, Dry Wall Repairs, Power Washing, Free Estimates. Albert L. White, 540-399-1777. PAINTING and DRYWALL Repair. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5369. PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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 and repair any small roof issues-don’t wait until they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. Best warranty. 540-972-9444 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com.
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Licata Group/Keller Williams 36111 Goodwin Dr, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Seller Success Stories
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“Dan Seiler and the entire Licata Team were outstanding. Special shout out to Jazmine also! Professional, extremely responsive to every email or phone call, and they went above and beyond in all aspects. Loaned us the van for moving furniture, coordinated all contractors and access to home, GXGP JGNRGF ĹżNN C OQXKPI XCP YJGP VJG[ UVQRRGF D[ CV VJG TKIJV YTQPI! time. Since we did not live in the area of the house we were listing for sale, Dan and his team were our “boots on the groundâ€? for the entire process and made it amazingly easy on us. Highly recommend!!!â€? -- M. Hornaday
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • People looking to sell their home • People interested in Real Estate • People thinking about buying a new home WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE PROFESSIONALS • The importance of pricing • How your home should be marketed • 6LPSOH KRPH À[HV • Dynamic online marketing strategies • Staging to sell
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“Thank you Pat, Lauren and Jazmine for all you did to help me buy my new house and rent the old house. You all are very professional, coordinate and communicate well; even while you were supposed to be on vacation! Great ethics and kindness to boot! Can’t thank you all enough.� -- L. Novak
“We had an extremely positive experience working with the Licata Group during the sale of our home. Pat Licata and her staff were extremely professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process of selling our home. Pat went “the extra mile� in doing things to facilitate the sale of our home. Pat was always immediately responsive to any of our inquiries during this process and we had total trust in her judgment and ability to get the job done! We would highly recommend Pat without hesitation to anyone looking for a fantastic real estate agent!� -- K. Rothenberg
“Keith and Jazmine worked extremely hard and fast to make my closing happen in a very tight schedule . They were excellent in answering all my emails and processing all the documentation to make sure the deal happens. Keith’s strategic advice were on point. Thank you Keith for coming to my rescue and helping me move the last few items from my old home into my new home. I am happier today because of their hard and diligent work. I have no doubt that I’m going to love being part of family here in LOW. Words may not capture my immense sense of gratitude to each, but I just want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU.� -- G. Messier
“The Licata Group sold my son a home in June and sold me a home just today. The entire staff is professional and great people to work with. Mary Maurer was the agent for both homes. She was wonderful each time. I would certainly recommend The Licata Group to any buyer or seller in the .19 CTGC CPF OQUV FGĹżPKVGN[ TGEQOOGPF /CT[ 6JCPMU VQ CNN QH [QW Ĺ’ -- Barbara G
“We were very pleased with the services provided by the Licata Group. Our property sold very quickly at a price that was reasonable to us. Everything went smoothly. We were happy with our communication with our realtor. Lauren replied promptly to all questions and concerns.� -- E. Abraham
“I was very pleased with the professionalism of Mrs Pat Licata. It was very nice to get text by The Licata Group from potential buyers and time they wanted to look at your home and you decide. The house sold in less than a week. Thanks Pat for all your hard work!!!� -- Robert McMillan
“I am so happy that we found Pat and the Licata Group. Their service exceeded expectations. With detail and patience, they carefully guided us through each step of the buying and selling process. And they were still available for help and referrals afterwards! Great people. Great company.� -- Jen B.
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