NEW- Disturbing the Peace (including barking dogs): Warnings, LCC Hearing upon third written warning, possible legal action
NEW- Trespassing/Unauthorized access: Written Warning, possible suspension of privileges or criminal trespassing through OC District Court. NEW- Other Violations, Continuing Violations, Cost Recovery: Violations not mentioned above will receive a warning and may result in the suspension of privileges. Continuing violations may be adjudicated in OC District Court. Costs incurred by LOWA in pursuit of compliance may be assessed to the member.
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Unchanged- Lot Violations: Lot violation charges representing expenses to LOWA, possible legal action.
NEW- Firearms/Weapons Violation: Written Warning, possible legal action
Unchanged- Speed Violations: $50 Charge, plus possible legal sanctions through Orange County District Court for multiple violations.
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The Board of Directors at its August 17 Board Meeting approved amendments to Regulations XIV, I, and VI. These amendments are a response to the fact that the 2019 referendum on violation charges failed to get 2,130 yes votes for ability to charge the state-authorized charges. Below are some of the key changes that will effect members beginning September 1. To view the full approved regulation see page 5
Unchanged -Watercraft Operations Violations: $50 Charge, suspension of boating privileges for multiple LCC findings of guilty.
Vol. 20, No. 9 540.972.2237 LOWA.org /LOWAssociation August 26, 2022 The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. President's Letter 2 Board Agenda 2 Association News 2 - 10 Membership Agenda 3 General Manager 3 Financials 5 - 7 Calendar 9, 10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22 23 Employment Opportunities 23 See Regulation XIV on p. 5 Fri., Aug. 26 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Reunion Band Wed., Aug. 31 LOWA Town Hall Meeting Wake Boats 6 PM, Clubhouse, Zoom Mon., Sept. 5 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center, Zoom Labor Day Closures: LOWA Offices LOW Trash Compactor Wed., Sept. 7 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board 9 AM, Community Center Sat., Sept. 10 LGA Fall Fun Day (see p. 21) 1-4 PM, Woods Center Sun., Sept. 11 Soggy Doggie Swim 1-3 PM, Sweetbriar Pool LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL LOWA Communications: LakeCurrents@LOWA.orgWebSupport@LOWA.org Get Out & Go LOW 5.0 Scenic Photo Contest Winners! Two dozen photos were submitted, and the judges have made their picks. Congratulations to the winners! LOWA Gift Certificates were awarded to the winners: First Place, $50, Marco Devito; Second Place, $25, David Glick; Third Place, $10, Emily Florence. Thanks to everyone who participated.
NEW- Property Damage, Vandalism, Littering: Clean up or repair at Member’s expense, possible suspension of privileges or legal action.
Uniform Traffic Summons (adjudicated in Orange County District Court): NEW• Other traffic violations listed in Regulation VI such as causing an accident or failure to maintain control
Board Amends Regulation XIV, Corrective Actions for Violations, New Sanctions & Procedures Begin September 1
UNCHANGED• Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more Reckless Boating NEW- Unauthorized Parking on Street or Common Areas: One warning, subsequent violations may result in the vehicle being TOWED or IMMOBILIZED. Place Place Place
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Finally, it has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Board of Directors. I am extremely grateful for the support of my fellow Directors over the years and my term as President. I also appreciate the words of support I have received from our members. Thank you to all our members who serve on our committees. Their work is essential to the decisions made by the Board. I will miss doing the work of the Board, but I have great confidence in any of the candidates that will be elected to the Board in September. I hope to see you at the Annual Meeting of the Membership on Sept. 5. am Call to Order of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum of Agenda of New Directors the Annual Calendar Board General Comments Schedule of Meetings: Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat, Tuesday, Sept. 13, through Thursday, Sept.15, 2022, Clubhouse. 9:00 am–5:00 pm Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, Community Center. 2:00 pm Adjournment Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.
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Sept. 13-15, 2022 9:00 am, Clubhouse Sept. 13, 2022 9:00 am
We have had a very busy year. Most of our Board goals were preparation for long term projects. These goals were accomplished, and the new Board will continue to make decisions and evaluate feasibility of the projects. We initiated new Financial Stability measures. Automation of amenity payments is working, and we continue to work on new ways to provide convenience for our members. We worked with the committees and amended outdated regulations and updated committee charters. We were able to get our members a competitor for internet service with FiberLync coming into LOWA with fiber optic internet lines. Our Lakes and Stormwater Management Implementation Plan is a muchneeded update from the original 2012 WEG plan. It addresses stormwater flooding issues and water quality of our lakes. Many of these necessary projects are expensive fixes over a 20-year timetable. Some projects will carry over from the original plan. Others have been identified since the time of the first report. The new Board will decide the order of implementation with input of a working group of key committee members. Based on the volume and costs of the projects noted in the Lakes Management and Stormwater Implementation Plan, our ditches and drainage play an extremely important role. My final appeal to our 4,260 lot owners is a simple one. PLEASE, maintain your ditch by cutting or weed whacking the grass and weeds in the summer and removing your leaves and debris in the fall and winter. Yes, I know the association is responsible for the ditches, but with 84 miles of ditches to maintain, it is impossible for our crews to keep up with the volume of work. If heavy rains hit and push debris into culverts, water finds a way around the blockage and takes gravel with it. Please take pride in the appearance of your yard and include the ditch in front of your home. Perhaps help your neighbor if they are unable to do the work. If we all do a small part, it will help the cause. When the water flows through, less money flows out.
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To vote: 1. Go to www.vtnw.com/elections/hoa/LOWA/, by Sept. 5 at 10 AM. 2. Paper Proxy Ballot, drop off at Holcomb Building by Sept. 3 at 1 PM. 3. Vote in person at the Annual Membership Meeting on Sept. 5 at 10 AM. 4. Vote by calling Vote-Now.com at 855-335-8393 by Sept. 3 at 1 PM.
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Lake Currents is the official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc; all content in this newsletter is published at the discretion of the LOWA Board of Directors and Management (USPS 872-400) and 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).
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Call to Order 1. Open Session 2. Meeting Notice and Quorum 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Member Comments 5. Executive Session – Annual Legal Briefing with Lunch 2:00 pm 6. Senior Management Discussions 7. Member Comments 5:00 pm 8. Recess to Sept. 14, 2022 Sept. 14, 2022 9:00 am Call to Order 1. President’s Remarks, Directors Remarks, GM Remarks / Major Issues (Expectations for the Board Year) 2. Goal Setting and Major Issues 3. Expectations for Tomorrow 4. Member Comments 5:00 pm 5. Recess to Sept. 15, 2022 Sept. 15, 2022 9:00 am Call to Order 1. Goal Setting and Next Steps 2. Member Comments 2:00 pm 3. Adjournment
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Directors: Jennifer Zukowski CarlCliftonClawsonWilks General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org) Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org) of the Board Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org)
Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dining Room: Wed 5-9 PM; Th-Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 11 AM-10 PM; Sun 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Office: LakeCurrents@LOWA.org or 540-972-2278 or 540-755-3107 Center: 540-972-9680
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We see a lot of multi-generational participation, with grandparents enrolling their grandkids in the camps and riding lessons.
LOWA’s Equestrian Center is located on five acres on Tally Ho Lane in Section 4. Manager Bridget Hutchens, with Assistant Manager Sarah Stark and the part-time staff, care for nine equines: three LOWA-owned horses (Patton, Prescott, Ivy), one leased lesson pony (Fancy), four boarders (Gunner, River, Barley, and Tres the mule), and one staff-owned horse (Cloud9). Many of the boarders also participate in lessons and camp, which helps contribute to the revenue that they bring in.
• Here are a few statistics to help members see the service the Equestrian Center provides to our members on an annual basis: o 50 different families participated in the summer Pony Camp (seven sessions with eight campers) o 300 different families have participated in lessons/pony rides/trail rides o 400 different families have participated in the four horse show competitions (does not include spectators). The June 2022 show was a record turnout with 343 entries in 49 classes, compared to June 2021 with 116 entries in 35 classes. Challenges in this economy include the increasing cost of feed and hay. The Equestrian Committee is quite active and has focused on assisting aspiring young riders. LOWA, through the committee, partners with Friends of the Lake of the Woods (FLOW) to provide scholarships. The committee also recognizes a rider of the quarter. During COVID days in 2020-2021, the Equestrian Center was a go-to for parents needing to meet physical fitness school requirements for their kids. The Equestrian Center is one of the original amenities of the community. It is a key ingredient in what I call the secret sauce that has helped sustain our recreational community since 1967. Take away one ingredient and the recipe might not taste the same, in my opinion!
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The Equestrian Center is a lesson barn that offers boarding services. Its mission is to “provide convenient access to horseback riding lessons, pony rides, trail rides, camps (for children), horse showing, and horse boarding services to members of Lake of the Woods Association.”
• The FY 22-23 annual assessment includes $129,675 ($30/lot). Over the last five years, the annual subsidy has ranged from a high of $138,507 in FY 17-18 to a low of $123,464 in FY 20-21. So we are not spending any more now than we did five years ago.
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ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt. Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 M, Tu, F, Sat, 8 AM-7 PM W, 8 AM-9 PM Th, 8 AM-10 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM *Last order will be taken 1-hour before closing time. Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before closing. Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 5 AM-11 PM Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 ReserveAMatee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily
Pools: Clubhouse: Mon-Fri, 4-7 PM; Sat/Sun, 11 AM-7 PM Last Day Open: Sept. 5, 11 AM-7 PM Sweetbriar: Sat/Sun, 1-8 PM Last Day Open: Sept. 5, 1-8 PM Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Marina/Gas Dock: May 31-Sept. 4: (Closed Mondays) Tues-Fri: noon-7 PM; Sat/Sun: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Mon Labor Day (Sept. 5): 11:30 AM-6:30 PM Sat/Sun only (Sept. 10-Oct. 30): 9:30 AM-5:30 PM 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL540-972-2020 Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays & holidays GFL/County Waste: 540-727-0887 or 540-899-7722 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays
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202226,AugustCurrentsLake3 LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC. MEMBERSHIPFIFTY-SECONDAGENDAANNUALMEETINGSept.5,2022,10AMCommunityCenter The Fifty-Second Annual Meeting of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. will convene at 10:00 a.m., Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at the Community Center, Lake of the Woods, for the purposes of giving the Annual Report of the Association, acknowledging outgoing Board Members and recognizing the contributions of volunteers. All members of Lake of the Woods Association are urged to attend. Call to Order by President Pete Brown 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Establishment of a Quorum of the Membership by Secretary Rick Rappoport A. Approval of Agenda 3. President’s Remarks and Recognitions 4. Annual Report by General Manager Phil Rodenberg 5. Awards, Certificates and Honors by Honor Awards Committee and by President Pete Brown 6. Comments from Members in Attendance 7. Announcement of Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors (Reconstitution Meeting), Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, Community Center, 9:00 am 8. Announcement of Next Regular Board Meeting Special Meeting of the Board for the Purpose of a Retreat, Tuesday, Sept. 13, through Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, Clubhouse, 9:00 am Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, Community Center, 2:00 pm 9. Announce Close of Voting for Election of Directors by President Pete Brown 10. Announcement of Voting Results by President Pete Brown 11. Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary. NewsAssociation
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Get to Know the Equestrian Center, Our Community Barn by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM From time to time, a member will contact us about the Equestrian Center amenity to ask why and how much of the annual assessment goes to support it. You might be surprised how many families are served by the center.
4. A dog owner/handler must demonstrate the ability to maintain con trol of each dog he/she brings into the park. The maximum number of dogs allowed inside the park per handler is 3, provided that the handler is capable of maintaining control of each dog at all times. If the handler cannot control multiple dogs, he/she will be restricted from bringing in multiple dogs.A limit of two (2) dogs per owner/han dler in the Dog Park at the same time is permitted. Only one (1) person may be in the entry area with their dog(s) at any time.
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6. Female dogs in heat are not permitted in the Dog Park. (It is recommend edThe Club recommends that dogs over 12 months of age should be spayed/neutered.)
Open Sunrise to Sunset Every Day Note: The Dog Park may be closed due to weather-related conditions in order to protect the turf, or during pest control application periods. Please respect the posted sign at these times.
1. No dogs or other pets shall will be permitted to run at large within LOW or be allowed on any public beach. Except for dogs inside the designated Dog Park described in Subsection B.12, all animals must be kept leashed and under the Owner’spet owner’s/handler’s immediate control when on the Common Areas or other Lots.
9. To ensure a healthy environment for all dogs, they should be free of con tagious conditions, including coughing, vomiting and diarrhea, for at least one week prior to visiting the Dog Park.
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7. No horse activity shall be allowedis permitted on LOW roads or grounds outside the LOWA Equestrian Center, except as authorized by the General Manager for community special events or weddings. (4/1991)
6. No person shall will abandon any dog, cat or other domestic type animal anywhere in LOW.anywhere in LOW.
• The minimum age will be lowered from 16 to 10 for being in the park. However, you must still be 16 or older to handle a dog. The GM believes age 10 is an appropriate age based on two similar dog parks. The City of Fredericksburg Dog Park allows 10-year olds in the dog handling area (versus the patio). The City of Wil liamsburg allows children as young as age 5 to be in the dog park at Waller Mill Park.
5. Dogs under six months of age are not permitted in the Dog Park unless they have received their adult vaccinations.
2. All persons handling dogs inside the enclosure of the Dog Park must wear their designated identifier (DDog Park Park LanyardLanyard), with current ID current Happy Talesils Dog Park ID. Shoes must be worn at all times and your mobile phone should be handy.
4. The feeding of wild or stray animals on LOWA property is prohibited. (1/1991)
What is proposed? The Club would like to update the rules to reflect current operations. The GM has updated the Regulations, modified some provisions, and left out others too detailed for regulations. Key Point: Regulation IV.B.12.d, states dog park users must obey posted rules, and so it is not necessary for the Regulation to match the posted rules
3. Dogs shall may be accompanied inside the enclosed area in the Dog Park only by adult handlers aged 16 and older. No infants or children un der age 16 10 are permitted in the dog park enclosures.
• The limit on the number of dogs will be deleted and the new regu lations will stress the ability to maintain control.
7. Owners/Handlers may bring water, in plastic bottles only, not glass, into the enclosure of the Dog Park. No other food (human or dog food or dog treats) or beverages are permitted inside the enclosure of the Dog Park. Treats in pockets may be a serious hazard to the person carrying the treats.
8. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in the Dog Park. Nicotine is poison ous to dogs. Cigarette butts must be disposed of safely prior to entering the Dog Park. Cups and bottles should must also be disposed of prop erly as they can also be a potential danger to dogs if chewed.
• The suspension of privileges will be added to the regulation.
5. The release of fish and wildlife obtained outside of LOW into LOW lakes shall be is prohibited, except in the case of live bait, or unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager’s Office.
2. The trapping or killing of wild animals, other than rats, mice, moles and other destructive pests within LOW is prohibited. As an exception, the General Manager may authorize such activities in specific situations.
10. NO professional dog training may be done in the Dog Park unless first approved by the LOWA General Manager.
B. ANIMAL CONTROL (6/6/18)
Proposed amendments are shown below in bold and strikethrough. INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR (Section A. remains the same.)
Proposed Dog Park Rule Changes 2018 HAPPY TAILS DOG PARK RULES
3. No individual shall will raise domestic poultry, ducks, geese or other waterfowl on his/her property.
Who proposed it? Why? The Happy Tails Dog Park Club has requested an update to Club rules which triggers amendments to the LOWA Regulations pertaining to the Dog Park. The LOWA Attorney and the Rules Committee have reviewed the proposed amendments. Input from the Rules Committee and LOWA Attorney have been incorporated into the draft documents.
In case of real emergency call 911! Use park at your own risk! This Park is reserved for Club-Registered Dogs with Owners/Handlers Only
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The small dog section is intended only for dogs under 25 lbs. All dogs with special needs can use the small dog section when it is acceptable to owners/handlers of small dogs that are already there.
1. Dogs with their Ownersowners/handlers must be registered with LOWAmembers of the CLUB, with up-to-date information provided on primary their LOW residence; record of current rabies, distemper, and Bordetella (optional but highly recommended) shots on file; Orange County dog license, and proof of liability insurance (generally home owners insurance will cover this). All personal information shall will be kept confidential for the use of club officers only.
NewsAssociation See Proposed Dog Park Rules p. 21 See Regulation IV B. on p. 19 Board Seeks Member Input on Amending Regulation IV.B.12
11. Dogs must be kept on leash until they are in the designated enclosed off-leash area. All dogs inside the enclosure of the Dog Park must be off-leash. Dogs still on leashes may feel threatened by dogs that are off leash. Owners/handlers must be inside the enclosure of the Dog Park with their dog(s) at all times with leashes in hand. Remember that some dogs may not get along (for the same reasons some people don’t). Watch your dog carefully to prevent possible problems. NO DOG MAY BE UNATTENDED.
The Board of Directors is seeking member comment regarding proposed amendments to Regulation IV.B.12 and 13. Individual Behavior Regarding Happy Tails Dog Park. Members who wish to provide comment or feedback should email the Board at Board@LOWA.org by Sept. 9.
8. Pet owners shall be are responsible for the removal of their pet’s droppings from LOWA grounds, road rights-of-way and other LOWA member lots, as well as removal of any
Board Amends LOWA Regulation XIV, Schedule of Penalties for Violations, Regulation I, General, and Regulation VI, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, Regarding Corrective Actions for Violations
A. General. LOWA may impose sanctions for violations in the form of charges, suspensions, and legal actions, depending on the nature of the violation.B.Legal and Compliance Committee (LCC) Authority. The LCC, under the authority of the Board of Directors pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation, may impose a charge up to $50 for violations as follows:
Treasurer’s Report by Walt Diercks, Treasurer, LOWA Board of Directors
At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Board voted to transfer $78,882 of the remaining fiscal year 2021/22 unallocated New Construction and Renovation Fees Reserve balance of $110,667 to cover this shortfall. The Board also voted to leave the remaining $31,725 of 2021/22 unallocated New Construction and Renovation Fees Reserve in this reserve to maximize the flexibility of those funds, given current economic and fiscal uncertainties.
The Board and LOWA management are closely monitoring LOWA’s financial performance and will adjust operations as needed. These challenges extend to developing the budget for our next fiscal year, which begins May 1, 2023. LOWA is at the beginning of that budget process right now. Unlike the last two fiscal years, it is unlikely that there will be a significant Unrestricted Operating Cash Surplus this fiscal year to partially fund our next fiscal year, which creates an additional challenge.
XIV. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS
What is the effect? Changes to terminology and situations where violations may be referred to the Orange County Court system. Delete Current Title and Language in Regulation XIV in its entirety and insert the following:
1. Speeding. Violations of the speeding regulations in Section VI.C, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots pursuant to Section 13 of the Restrictive Covenants. In addition, multiple violations committed during the same incident or three or more violations within a 12-month period from the first offense may result in LOWA pursuing legal sanctions through the Orange County General District Court for corrective action (e.g., an injunction) against the appropriate party. This provision will not limit LOWA pursuing legal sanctions through the court as described herein if the Board determines in any event that such action is in the best interests of LOWA under the circumstances. The LCC will keep records of LCC findings of guilty and make recommendations to the Board.
I want to close with some news on the State level which could impact LOWA. The Virginia General Assembly, in its last session, established a work group “to study the adequacy of current laws addressing standards of structural integrity and maintaining reserves to repair, replace, or restore capital components in common interest communities.” LOWA is a common interest community. The impetus for this legislation and study is the catastrophic high-rise condominium building collapse in Florida in 2021. The work group is scheduled to make a report to the General Assembly on the results of its study by April 1, 2023. Lee Frame was appointed a member as a local government representative, and I was appointed as a common interest property owner’s representative. The working group’s first meeting was in Richmond on Aug. 5. While it is far too early to predict what the work groups report will say, or what the Virginia Legislature might do in response to the report, it not too early to be concerned that the end result could have a financial impact on LOWA. This year’s LOWA budget includes a contribution of almost $2 million to LOWA’s Repair and Replacement Reserve. This is the full amount recommended by the Repair and Replacement Reserve Report prepared by LOWA’s capital reserve consultant, Miller Dodson. I will keep you informed of developments as they occur.
We are now more than three months into our current fiscal year, which began May 1. The short description of the first quarter results is that we are doing OK so far this year, but it is clear that inflation and the state of the economy are negatively impacting our budget. Later in this report I will provide more information regarding first quarter performance. But first I want to give you the results on how LOWA did in the fiscal year that ended April 30. Our outside auditors completed their audit and found that LOWA’s financial statements as of April 30, 2022 and 2021 present fairly and in all material respects reflect the financial position of LOWA. In other words, the auditors gave LOWA a “clean” audit opinion. Good news. As you may recall from my July Treasurer’s Report, the current year’s budget was based on an anticipated Unrestricted Operating Cash Surplus of $280,000. At that time, I warned that we anticipated that there would be a shortfall from this $280,000, primarily due to Winter Storm Freda. I predicted that the Board would have to make adjustments to this fiscal year’s budget to account for this shortfall. With the “final” audit in hand, we were able to calculate that the actual Unrestricted Operating Cash Surplus from last fiscal year’s operations was $201,118 – a shortfall of $78,882.
The Board of Directors amended Regulation XIV, Schedule of Penalties for Violations, Regulation I, General, and Regulation VI, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, Regarding Corrective Actions for Violations at its Aug. 17 meeting; the amended regulation will take effect on Sept. 1.
C. Virginia Uniform Traffic Summons
202226,AugustCurrentsLake5 NewsAssociation See Regulation XIV on p. 18
1. LOWA Security will issue Virginia Uniform Traffic Summons in the following instances of traffic violations:
Now let’s look at the first quarter of our current fiscal year (May through July 2022). As mentioned earlier, so far this year we are overall about where we expected to be. Our amenities as a group (the Equestrian Center, the Pools, the Fitness Center, Communications, Community Activities, and Golf Operations) are all tracking close to budget expectations. However, the Clubhouse and Fareways have significant negative variances from budget. This is consistent with national trends showing that restaurants are being challenged by rising costs, staffing issues and consumers reducing their discretionary spending.
In my July Lake Currents report, I wrote that going forward LOWA was being challenged by inflation and staffing issues. At that time, I wrote “The budget approved for our next fiscal year includes an assessment increase of about 6.2%, substantially less than year-to-year inflation.” As I write this report, year-to-year inflation is now 8.6% and we do not know how much inflation we will experience in the short to mid-term and future, and whether an economic slowdown will occur that adversely affects the financial performance of LOWA’s amenities, as well as the personal finances of our members.
a. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights (See Administrative Resolution 2018-3); b. Exceeding the posted speed limit by twenty (20) miles per hour (See Administrative Resolution 2014-5); c. Reckless boating (See Administrative Resolution 2021-3);
2. Watercraft Operations. Violations of the watercraft operations regulations in Section X, Use of the Lakes. In addition, the Committee may recommend that watercraft operators who have received LCC findings of guilty for two (2) boating violations of Section X regulations within a 12-month period from the first offense have their use of the Lakes suspended for up to thirty (30) days and for three (3) or more LCC findings of guilty for up to one (1) year.
2. Virginia Uniform Traffic Summonses are adjudicated in Orange County General District Court. Chief Harrell LOW Security is ready to implement the new Regulation XIV starting Sept. 1. Please read how these changes may affect you.
d. Other traffic violations listed in Regulation VI, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, for laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia that pertain to secondary roads, including causing an accident, failure to maintain control, etc.; or e. Parking in handicapped spaces and/or emergency access areas.
202226,AugustCurrentsLake6 Financials Actual Budget PriorActualYear RevenueAssessment Revenue Operating Assessment 1,313,145$ 1,313,145$ 1,223,785$ Contribution to Reserves 449,430 449,430 424,835 CARC Assessment 203,415 203,415 203,415 Bad Debts (8,751) (8,750) (8,751) Total Assessment Revenue 1,957,239$ 1,957,240$ 1,843,284$ Operations Center Revenue Administration 141,106$ 100,635$ 109,589$ Tenant fees 56,028 58,742 65,261 New Construction and Renovation Fees 164,440 167,895 Security 17,150 16,500 15,000 Communications 34,567 35,961 34,907 Fitness 32,346 35,265 22,778 Equestrian 33,564 35,127 29,496 Environmental Resources 162,833 168,822 155,388 Pools 33,567 29,209 34,727 Community Activities 21,982 18,629 16,688 Golf Operations 200,723 174,850 189,999 Clubhouse 313,855 379,050 381,382 Fareways 154,066 177,275 158,852 General Maintenance 275 350 225 Roads 150 1,325 1,300 Total Operations Center Revenue 1,366,651$ 1,231,740$ 1,383,487$ Total Revenue 3,323,890$ 3,188,980$ 3,226,771$ Operating Expenses Direct Costs of Merchandise Sold 281,260$ 282,746$ 270,673$ Salaries 868,478 949,078 857,806 Payroll Taxes/Employee Benefits 173,312 226,477 182,766 Insurance 123,346 123,228 137,354 Expendable Furnishings 14,311 20,108 11,486 Supplies 207,041 230,267 219,009 Contractual Services-Security 208,434 191,418 185,617 Contractual Services-Golf Maintenance 122,282 122,283 112,133 Contractual Services-IT Support 10,244 10,815 33,049 Contractual Services-Pool Management 110,695 112,343 79,305 Contractual Services-Other 173,444 138,337 185,274 Operating Leases 27,234 18,878 23,325 Loyalty Program 9,411 7,000 12,631 Repairs and Maintenance 40,762 65,334 71,274 Telecom 29,697 25,408 32,466 Utilities 55,141 58,127 57,456 Interest Expense 15,598 18,984 Taxes and Licenses 29,159 31,460 25,192 Meals and Entertainment 28,266 30,125 6,686 Depreciation 387,501 387,500 362,503 Other 8,432 13,492 6,227 Total Operating Expenses 2,924,049$ 3,044,425$ 2,891,216$ Excess of Revenue over Expenses 399,841$ 144,555$ 335,555$ Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Statement of Revenue and Expense JulyUnaudited31,2022 Repair Replacementand New ImprovementsandAssets Contingency ConstructionNewandRenovationFees RecreationClubhouseAreaComplex(CARC)Project Total Reserve 04/30/222022-2023Balance 2,373,402 543,866 70,086 432,049 72,870 3,492,273 2022/2023 CTR 1,697,720 299,268 100,000 813,660 2,910,648 InterestNCR Fees 164,440 164,440 Expenditures (326,805) (8,970) (50,000) (385,775) Debt Service (228,762) (228,762) 309,442 (321,442) (12,000) 7/31/22 Balance 4,053,759 834,164 120,086 275,047 657,768 5,940,824 Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Reserve Analysis FY 2022/2023 Unaudited Transfers and Board Authorized Transactions 2022 2021 Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,233,663$ 2,897,893$ Lot Assessments Receivable 2,065,791 1,686,125 Accounts Receivable Other 121,355 166,200 Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (226,684) (258,996) Inventories 91,433 78,038 Prepaid Expenses 408,635 269,085 Total Current Assets 4,694,193 4,838,345 Board Restricted Investments New Assets and Improvements 834,164 456,044 Contingency 120,086 101,937 New Construction and Renovation 275,047 210,562 Repair and Replacement 4,053,759 3,870,550 Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) 657,768 743,464 Total Board Restricted Investments 5,940,824 5,382,557 Property and Equipment Land and Improvements 1,684,730 1,684,730 Buildings and Additions 29,428,333 29,105,538 Furniture and Equipment 187,907 181,355 Vehicles and Construction Equipment 7,892,298 7,446,742 Construction In Progress 1,757,778 582,115 40,951,046 39,000,480 Less Accumulated Depreciation (19,704,512) (18,230,243) Total Property and Equipment 21,246,534 20,770,237 Total Assets 31,881,551$ 30,991,139$ Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 168,884$ 235,202$ Accrued Expenses 114,583 332,390 Accrued Vacation 91,054 87,205 Refundable Deposits 144,475 46,649 Deferred Fees Billed 228,507 246,547 Deferred Fees - Discretionary Amenities 656,719 589,120 Deferred Lot Assessments 5,903,551 5,562,018 Current Portion of Long Term Debt 734,863 710,472 Total Current Liabilities 8,042,636 7,809,603 Non-Current Liabilities Long Term Debt Net of Current Portion 1,068,473 1,869,771 Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,068,473 1,869,771 Members' Equity Board Restricted 5,940,824 5,382,557 Unrestricted 16,829,618 15,929,208 Total Members' Equity 22,770,442 21,311,765 Total Liabilities and Members' Equity 31,881,551$ 30,991,139$ Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Balance Sheets | Unaudited | as of July 31, LIABILITIESASSETSAND MEMBERS' EQUITY
202226,AugustCurrentsLake7 Financials7/31/20227/31/2021 Cash & Cash Equivalents - Operating $2,233,663$2,897,393 Delinquencies (FY 22-23): %$ % Collected to Date 77.8%$6,121,165 Receivables - Current (Current Year) 16.7%1,314,205 Receivables - Delinquent (Current Year) 5.5%428,590 100% $7,863,960 % AssessmentTotalBilling Delinquency Rate FY22-23 5.5% $7,863,960 Delinquency Rate FY21-22 1.5% 7,408,140 Delinquency Rate FY20-21 0.5% 7,198,842 YearCurrentYTD PriorYTDYear Variance Rounds of Golf Played TBD 6,455n/a Daily Greens Fee Revenue $64,655$74,072($9,417) Daily Cart Fee Revenue 16,32928,481(12,152) Annual Memberships 88,13058,07230,058 Merchandise Sales 20,28519,730555 YearCurrentYTD PriorYTDYear Variance Total Revenue $467,921$540,235($72,314) Total Expense (575,147)(552,202)(22,945) Net Surplus (Deficit) ($107,226)($11,967)($95,259) GolfRestaurantsOperationsBalance Sheet Key Measures Income Statement Key Measures Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. KeyJulyMeasures31,2022Unaudited Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. KeyJulyMeasures31,2022Unaudited 400,000350,000300,000250,000200,000150,000100,00050,0000 AMENITY REVENUE May 2022 -July 2022 YTD Actual YTD Budget Total $1,004,653 500,000450,000400,000350,000300,000250,000200,000150,000100,00050,0000 AMENITY EXPENSES May 2022 -July 2022 YTD Actual YTD Budget Total $1,537,656$$ Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Summary, Operation Center Income Statement Comparative to Budget UNAUDITED (Includes Depreciation in Administration) Year to Date July, 2022 Net Income Net RevenueRevenueVarianceExpenseExpenseVariance(Loss)(Loss)VarianceIncomeYTDYTDFavorableYTDYTDFavorableYTDYTDFavorableActualBudget(Unfavorable)ActualBudget(Unfavorable)ActualBudget(Unfavorable) Administration 197,134$ 159,377$ 37,757$ 439,370$ 458,348$ 18,978$ (242,237)$ (298,971)$ 56,735$ 0 Annual Member Assessment 0 Operating Assessment 1,313,145 1,313,145 1,313,145 1,313,145 0 Contribution To Reserve 449,430 449,430 449,430 449,430 0 CARC Project 203,415 203,415 203,415 203,415 00 Bad Debts (8,751) (8,750) (1) (8,751) (8,750) (1) 0 NCR 164,440 164,440 164,440 164,440 0 Depreciation 387,501 387,500 (1) (387,501) (387,500) (1) 0 Subtotal Administration 2,318,813$ 2,116,616$ 202,196$ 826,871$ 845,848$ 18,977$ 1,491,942$ 1,270,768$ 221,174$ 1 Security 17,150 16,500 650 228,223 210,230 (17,993) (211,073) (193,730) (17,343) 2 Communications 34,567 35,961 (1,394) 57,799 56,917 (882) (23,233) (20,957) (2,276) 0 Fitness 32,346 35,265 (2,919) 14,321 18,015 3,694 18,025 17,250 775 0 Equestrian 33,564 35,127 (1,564) 58,706 57,556 (1,151) (25,143) (22,428) (2,714) 0 Environmental Resources 162,833 168,822 (5,989) 159,730 182,698 22,968 3,102 (13,876) 16,978 3 Pools 33,567 29,209 4,358 149,708 146,267 (3,441) (116,141) (117,058) 918 0 Community Activities 21,982 18,629 3,353 57,355 69,587 12,232 (35,374) (50,958) 15,584 4 Golf Operations 200,723 174,850 25,873 236,667 248,410 11,743 (35,944) (73,560) 37,616 5 Clubhouse 313,855 379,050 (65,195) 408,678 449,177 40,500 (94,822) (70,127) (24,695) 6 Fareways 154,066 177,275 (23,209) 166,469 175,161 8,692 (12,403) 2,114 (14,517) 7 General Maintenance 275 350 (75) 264,659 287,946 23,288 (264,384) (287,596) 23,213 8 Roads 150 1,325 (1,175) 182,078 145,507 (36,572) (181,928) (144,182) (37,747) 9 Grounds 112,784 151,105 38,321 (112,784) (151,105) 38,321 10 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses 3,323,890$ 3,188,980$ 134,910$ 2,924,049$ 3,044,425$ 120,376$ 399,841$ 144,555$ 255,286$ 0 0 0 Note 1: REVENUE:NCR Fees (+$164k); Interest, Fees, & Charges (+$27k) Note 6: REVENUE: Restaurant & Banquet Revenues (-$65k) EXPENSE:Salary & Benefits (+$30k) EXPENSE: Salary & Benefits (+$39k) Note 2: REVENUE:N/A Note 7: REVENUE: Restaurant & Tournament Revenues (-$23k) EXPENSE: Contractual Services (-$17k) EXPENSE: Salary & Benefits (+$10k) Note 3: REVENUE:Annual Boat & Marina Registrations (+$4k); ECC Fees (+$8k) Note 8: REVENUE: N/A EXPENSE:Contractual Services (+$5k) EXPENSE: Salary & Benefits (+$6k); Other Expenses (+$17k) Note 4: REVENUE:July 4th Events & Room Rentals (+$4k) Note 9: REVENUE: N/A EXPENSE:Salary & Benefits (+$10k) EXPENSE: Storm Frida Expenses (-$50k); Salary & Benefits (+$17k) Note 5: REVENUE:Annual Golf Memberships (+$24k); Daily Play (+$3k); Hard Goods (+$5k) Note 10: REVENUE: N/A EXPENSE:Salary & Benefits (+$6k) EXPENSE: Salary & Benefits (+$28k); Repair & Mtc. (+$6k) Key:Numbers represented as positive or (+$xxK) reflect a positive variance to budget Numbers represented as negative or (-$xxK) reflect a negative variance to budget Notes Notes to Income Statement
202226,AugustCurrentsLake8 CommunityLOW AdvertisementsPaidAdvertisementsPaid LOW LIONS/LIONESS SELVEN POWELL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Lake of the Woods Golf Course Friday, September 16, 2022 1 PM Shotgun Start/ Registration & Putting Contest starts 11:30 AM Cost $75 per Player Includes Green Fees/Cart/Dinner/Goodie Bag Great Door Prizes Long Drive, Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin Men & Women’s Prizes Scramble Format All Proceeds benefit The Wilderness Food Pantry & Student Scholarships “Having Fun, Serving the Community, Making a Difference” For Additional Information on Registration or Sponsorship Opportunities Contact: Charlie Ostlund @ 540 903 7796 or costlund@cbeva.com Visit www.lowlions.org SPONSORED BY: Licata Group, Lakeside Title, JK Carpets, LOW Marine, Locust Grove Veterinary Clinic, Design Craft Homes, Inspired Electrical, and Locust Grove Ace Hardware. Reunion Band Tonight, August 26 at 7pm on Clubhouse Point on the PointSummerConcert Series 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser(cashonly) Lake of the Woods WaLkers Meetup Group Stop by and join our group! Every Weekday Morning at 8 AM Clubhouse Parking Lot Lower Level We also host fun gatherings, happy hours, and other great events throughout the year. Lake of the Woods Walkers Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335596958261178 WELCOMELEVELSALL
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202226,AugustCurrentsLake9 NewsAssociationMeeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR President’sClubhouse Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR ConferenceMaintenanceRoom RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center August 26 September 1 8 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting August 17 11 AM 2022 BOD Candidate Interviews 1 PM Real Virginia 2 PM FiberLync Town Hall (Aug. 25) 5 PM LOWA BOD Candidate Forum September 2 8 8 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of Membership (Sept. 5) 11AM LOWA Annual Meeting of BOD (Sept. 7) 1 PM Real Virginia 2 PM Wake Boat Town Hall (Aug. 31) 5 PM LOWA BOD Candidate Forum Wednesday, August 31 6 PM Wake Boats Town Hall Meeting, CH, Zoom Monday, September 5 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership, CC, Zoom Wednesday, September 7 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, CH, Zoom Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 13, 14, 15 9 AM Special Meeting of the LOWA Board for the purpose of a Retreat, CH Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change. Visit www. LOWA.org/Committees or www. LOWA.org/Calendar. To join Zoom meeting, go to CommitteeAgendaswww.LOWA.org/, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required. Investment/Treasurer: 8/29, 1 PM, CC, Zoom ECC: 9/1, 9 AM, WC External Affairs: 9/6, 4 PM, CC Fitness: 9/6, 3 PM, CC Safety/Security: 9/7. 2:30 PM, CC Finance: 9/12, 2 PM, CC Equestrian: 9/13, 1:30 PM, CC Pools/Community Activities: 7 PM, CC • Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www.LOWA.org/ BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540-9729680 or email ZoomHelp@LOWA.org AdvertisementPaid
Friday, August 26 7 PM Concert on the Point, Reunion Wednesday, August 31 6 PM LOWA Town Hall Meeting on Wake Boats (CH), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214. Saturday, September 3 11 AM LOW Garden Club Reopening of the Clubhouse Garden (CH Entrance). Monday, September 5 LOWA Offices closed LOW Trash Compactor closed 10 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214.
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Tuesday, September 6 10 AM LOW Impaired Vision Support Group Meeting (CC). Info: Gail 540-972-1629. Wednesday, September 7 9 AM LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214.
Sunday, September 11 1-3 PM Soggy Doggie Swim (SB Pool). Info: 540-972-9680.
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Saturday, September 10 9-11 AM Tennis Social (HF Courts). All levels welcome. Info: Jan 540-972 8888. 1-4 PM Fall Fun Day at the Woods Center. Sponsored by the LGA. 5-8 PM Good Time Cruise-In (LG Town Center). Info: www.goodtimecruisers.webs.com
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SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to Locationchange) Time Day Contact Aerobics CC 9:15-10 AM M, W, F Linda 540-412-5795 Basketball Seniors 50+ CC 11:30 AM-1:30 PM F Al.goodwyn@gmail.com Dance Meet Up CC 7-9 PM 1st TH FB: DanceMeetUp Forever Fit $ FC 12:30 PM TU, TH Alison 703-347-5280 Line Dancing LLCH 4-7 PM SU Christine 703-674-7451 Pickleball Lessons CC 10:10-11:45 AM TH Renee 703-405-7687 Praise & Worship Dance LOWC-WC 10 AM-12:30 PM SA, M Sonja 540-972-1734 Seated Standing Fitness $ FC 12:30 PM M Alison 703-347-5280 Senior Softball 50+ HF 9 AM F Barry 540-972-8964 Shape Up $ FC 12:30 PM W Alison 703-347-5280 Square Dancers Club CC 7:30-9:30 PM 2nd/ 4th/5th F Dick 703-298-6254 Stretch and Flex CC 8:30-9:15 AM M, W, F Frances 540-972-5435 Walkers & Joggers Club Varies 9 AM M, W, SA Diane 540-388-2930 Walkers Meetup Group LLCH, p. lot 8 AM M-F Vassaatthelake@gmail.com Water Fitness (seasonal) CH Pool 9 AM & 10 AM M, W, F Carol 540-972-6739 Yin Yoga $ FC 7-8 PM TU, TH Dawn 516-522-1953 Yoga FerryFC/HarpersBeach 9:15 AM (varies) SA FB Group: LOW 540-850-8585YogaBonnieBell Yoga Chair FC 10:30 AM M Rebekah 540-881-0997 Yoga Gentle $ FC 10:30 AM W Rebekah 540-881-0997 Yoga Flow $ FC 9 AM M, W Rebekah 540-881-0997 ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change) Location Time Day Contact AARP Meeting CH 9:30 AM 3rd M Pierre 540-972-0519 Bridge, Sunday Duplicate WC 7 PM SU Joe 540-972-8052 Bridge, Wed Ladies WC 9 AM-3 PM W Pat 540-972-2879 (Aug) Pat 540-972-1436 (Sept) Bridge, Friday CC 1-4 PM F Toby 540-972-8251 Bocce Club CC, Rm. 1 7 PM 3rd TH Dirk 540-402-5557 Lowbocce@gmail.com Book Club, LOW Wilderness Lib 1 PM 2nd W 540-972-9284 Chess Club Kurt 703-401-8592 Childhelp Auxiliary LOWC 10 AM 1st W Karen 540 972 9043 Civic Club Meeting Pat 540-735-7998 Civil War Study Group Charles 540-972-2401 Craft Group LOWC 9:30-11:45 AM TU Debra 540-399-1210 DAR Susannah Chandler CC 1 PM 2nd SA Betty Larson 540-661-7202 Democratic Club CC 1 PM 2nd W Kerry 540-220-8547 Friends of Wildlife (FOWL) CC 7 PM 4th W FB: livingwithwildlifeatlow 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 info@happytailsdogclub.net Litter Pick-up in LOW Around LOW 9 AM 3rd SA Jan 540-972-1630 LOW Arts CC 2 PM 1st M Karen 571-213-9486 LOW Hooks & Needles CC 9-11 AM TH Sharon 540-812-5652 LOW Lioness Club Donalda 540-412-2857/Jan 540-755-2696 LOW Lions Club CH 6:30 PM 3rd TH Linda 571-328-9247 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 Photography Club, LOW CC 7 PM 4th M Jen Heinz 703-508-1104 Pick & Sing FW 6:30 PM 2nd /4thTU FB Groups/lowpickandsing Pickleball Club Renee 703-405-7687 Quilting Gurus CC 8:30AM-12:30PM 4th W Betty 540-972-6807 Republican Club, LOW CC 7 PM 2nd T LOWRepublicanClub.com Veterans Club LLCH 7 PM 4th TH Mike 571-235-5313 Woodworkers Club CC 7 PM 4th TU Glynn 703-625-3849 Please refer to meeting room location key on previous pageprofessionaltreesurgeon@gmail.com TreeProfessionalSurgeon Tree Care with a Personal Touch Topping Trimming Tree Removal Home Improvements Light Masonry Filling Cavities Stump Grinding Lot Clearing Landscaping Bucket Truck Services We Specialize in Dangerous Removals 24 Hour Emergency Service Over 30 Years of Experience Find us on Angie’s List Like us on Facebook 540-729-3128 Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 9 issue of Lake Currents is Aug. 29. Deadline for submissions to the Sept. 23 issue of Lake Currents is Sept. Advertising12.Info: Call 540-972-2278 or MediaLakeCurrents@LOWA.orgemailKitonlineatLOWA.org
The second Silent Auction FLOW fundraiser for this project will be held from Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 at the Clubhouse Entry Hall to raise money for these scholarships. We invite you to come and browse; you may find an item you just have to bid on. LOWA will award five or more scholarships on or before Oct. 4. A Riding Lesson Scholarship would cover the cost of a block of five riding lessons (valued at $245) at the Equestrian Center to be given by our qualified trainers who have extensive horse knowledge, great interpersonal skills, and dedication to the job and horses. This project is being supported by Friends of Lake of the Woods, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises donations to enhance community projects which are not budgeted by LOWA but have received the Board’s approval. Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible contribution toward the Riding Scholarship Program may do so by contacting FLOW. See https://friendsoflow.org/donate/. Or you may mail a tax-deductible donation to FLOW and request that they earmark your donation for the Riding Scholarship Program. Mail to: Friends of Lake of the Woods, PO Box 282, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
by Sharon Forest, Member, Equestrian Committee
The deadline for submission of the application is Friday, Sept. 23 Instructions for submission are set forth on the application itself.
202226,AugustCurrentsLake11AdvertisementsPaid NewsAssociation Trust my 25+ years selling Real Estate!! And 20+ years as a LOW resident! JoAnne Lambert Associate Sales Virginiahomes@yahoo.com703-969-0216Broker Need to Buy or Sell iN the comiNg year? call JoaNNe to diScuSS your optioNS 5479 Germanna Hwy Locust Grove, VA 22508 Vote BILL KAY for LOWA Board of Directors BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE ✓ LOW resident since 2015 ✓ LOW Lions Club Past President ✓ PhD in civil engineering ✓ Retired civil & environmental engineer ✓ Management consultant ✓ Experience serving on many boards ✓ Extensive management and budgeting experience KEY GOALS ▪ Continue to serve the LOW community ▪ Maintain LOWA’s financial stability ▪ Preserve LOW’s physical & natural assets ▪ Protect the character & value of the community Google Link to more Info: https://bit.ly/BillKay “It would be an honor to have your vote” Paid for by Friends of Bill Kay Swimming Pools Survey by Jamie McGuire, Digital Projects Coordinator What do you think of LOWA’s Swimming Pools this summer? We want to hear from you about what you like or what you think can be improved. Please consider all aspects of LOWA Pools at both locations—Clubhouse and Sweetbriar. LOWA hires a pool management company to provide lifeguards, enforce guest management at pools, clean and sanitize pool equipment, provide swim lessons, oversee pool events and parties. Winkler Pool Management is our current pool management contractor. Pool Survey begins Aug. 26. Complete the Survey by September 9. Please fill out the pool survey - LOWA Online Patron Comment FormPools: www.lowa.org/PoolSurvey2022 Or Scan the QR Code in this article. Your comments, ideas, and suggestions are greatly appreciated and would help LOWA and the Pools Committee plan for the 2023 pool season.
Fitness Center Daily Passes Available by Kimberley Toone, Community Operations Manager
Riding Lesson Scholarships
The Equestrian Committee will continue to offer riding lesson scholarships this fall to students who are interested in horses and learning how to ride. Students will learn balance, coordination, perseverance, and courage. Riding is a wonderful outdoor sport, but can be expensive and consequently not available to everyone.e
Qualifications: Applicants (ages 7-18) must have parental approval, live in the LOW community, and complete an application that includes a paragraph on why they want to be selected. Participants will be selected (based on need and interest) by a rotating working group of three Equestrian Committee members. Applications are available at the Holcomb Building or downloaded from the website www.LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter
Have you purchased your Fitness Center membership this year? Did you know that we have both the daily member pass and the 7-day member pass if you would like to test out the equipment before signing up? These passes are very reasonable at $5 for the daily pass and $35 for the seven-day pass. Prices are for members only. Daily passes for guests cost $10 for a one day pass and $70 for a 7-day pass and must be purchased by those members holding a Fitness Center Membership (who also need to accompany their guests at this amenity). You may also tour the Fitness Center, if you would like to, by calling the Community Center at 540-972-9680 and setting up a time. With the pool hours changing as our pool staff return to school, this is the perfect time to join the gym. You can obtain a family membership for only $231 per year. A singles membership is also available for $142 per year, or a couple’s membership for $171 annually. Come check out the new treadmills! If you’re not ready to join the Fitness Center, did you know that open gym is available at the Community Center most weekdays from 3 to 5 PM? This is a wonderful opportunity to come in and shoot some hoops. You don’t need to sign up ahead of time to play, but we do suggest that you call or email Communityactivities@lowa.org to check ahead to ensure that the gym will be open that day. Come out and meet some of your neighbors at this family friendly event.
Clubs and Organizations:
Veterans Club by Julia Hutt, Director of External Communications, LOW Veterans Club
Photo by Timothy Landis (L-R standing) Dan Greene, Michael Ferguson, and Julia Hutt.
• Member and past president, NARFE Chapter 1885. Member, National AARP • Cause for LOWA Resident since 2003 VOTE for Cliff Wilks Paid for by friends of Clifton D. Wilks, candidate for LOWA Board. Caring, Experienced and Knowledgeable Concerning LOW Issues
The LOW Garden Club invites you to the reopening of the Clubhouse Garden on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11 AM. The garden’s bumper crop of vibrant colors is the payoff for many hours of planning and hard work by Garden Club members, in the latest version of this long-standing garden.
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On August 25, the Veterans Club was privileged to have SSA Ryan Landers as their guest speaker. Landers currently serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations in its Philadelphia office. Each Lake of the Woods resident, guest, and veteran is invited to the next Veterans Club meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month, Sept. 22, in the lower level of the Clubhouse. For further information about the LOW Veterans Club, contact Club President Mike Ferguson at 571-235-5313, email at colferguson@msn.com, or visit our website at www.lowvets.club.
The LOW Garden Club is a member of the Shenandoah District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, as well as the National Garden Clubs. It is through the national organization that we participate in Penny Pines. At each meeting, we collect pennies for the purchase of acres to be planted in our national forests, to replace trees lost due to fire, drought, or other natural disasters. Our club’s donations are earmarked for Virginia, but individuals may donate a plantation for any state they choose.
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Photos by Toni Maltagliati A monarch butterfly enjoys some blooming gerbera daisies on a recent sunny day at the Clubhouse Garden. Sunflowers attract bees at the Clubhouse Garden, which officially reopens on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The LOW Garden Club is taking a break from its monthly meetings in September. New members and visitors are always welcome! Membership is $25 for a year of fun in the sun. Field trips and educational programs are a regular part of this friendly group. For example, the Bees and Trees Farm is the site for the club’s next meeting, on Monday, Oct. 10. For more information about the club’s activities, or to contact us, visit https://lowgardenclub.org. At last count, we have nearly 100 members. The club recently installed officers for 2022-2023. They are: President Debbie Hein; Vice President Karin Nielsen; Programs Committee officers Rose Javier, Nicole Pappas, and Karla Pringle; Recording Secretary Valerie Roopa; Corresponding Secretary Shellee Williams; Treasurer Rita Bowles; Assistant Treasurer Donna Chernowetz; Parliamentarian Jan Davis; Nominating Committee Chairman Gaylen Smoak; and Immediate Past President Linda Ticomb.
• President of the Association, 2018-2020 • Vice-President of the Association, Jan.-Sept. 2018 Board Liaison to the following committees: Rules, M&E, ECC, LCC, Equestrian, Safety & Security, Honors & Awards, Planning.
On August 5, lights flashed down Green Street. An eager blue gaze pierced the windowpanes to the street. Firmly gripped hands were held up by a World War II veteran’s strength with courage as he fought once again, not with bullets, artillery shells, and the barrel of a gun, but rather to stand. The Lake of the Woods Fire Department had pulled up to his home, lights blazing, for his 100th birthday celebration. That Saturday, friends, family, firefighters, and Veterans Club members gathered to pay homage to the remarkable life of Lt Col Lincoln Landis. It was a once in a lifetime event, enhanced with storytelling, gift giving and the camaraderie of family and friends. Lt Col Landis is a resilient man, whose honor and leadership was immensely valued. A West Point graduate, he started his career as a 2nd Lt in the Army. He spent over two years, through 1947, in World War II. He volunteered for six months of Russian language training and then worked as an officer in command of security and intelligence of the border between Russia and Germany: responsible for approximately one half of the American zone of the border. Lt Col Landis was taken prisoner in the American zone by Russians and moved to Ausbach, then later deeper into Russian territory. He was later released due to contact with a Russian counterpart, Suzoroff, whom he had previously contacted as part of his assignment.
Lincoln Landis.LOWA
Thanks to the LOWA grounds crew, new sprinkler heads will sustain native flowers, evergreen shrubs, flowering shrubs, and annuals. As with any garden, it’s a work in progress and will change with season and time. Plants have been labeled for the convenience of visitors to this sunny space, just outside the main entrance to the Clubhouse.
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For October, LOWLINC is hoping to host at least one drive-thru flu vaccination clinic for the community. For complete information about these and other events, and to learn more about LOWLINC membership and volunteer opportunities, visit LOWLINC.org
Photo provided LOWLINC members and volunteers enjoy a Stage Alive concert At 19, I came to the U.S. in 1982 from the old Soviet Union. Later as a Flight Attendant with Eastern Airlines, I met and married a Navy F-14 Fighter Pilot. We moved to Lake of the Woods in 1990 with our two children. The same year I received my Realtor’s degree from Germanna College. I also managed my husband’s construction company that he started at the lake. I am proud of my grown children, now 30 and 31. They grew up right here at the lake. Today, both my son and son-in-law proudly serve in the military, both NAVY SEALs. My dedication to this community and its members speaks loudly. Within the last 30 years, Lake of the Woods is transforming into a 4000-homes, vibrant, amenitiesfilled community. I have served on the Clubhouse and Pool Committees, and organized the LOW Walkers Club, currently 86 members strong. I enjoy being a member of the LOW Garden Club. As a new LOWA Board Member, I pledge to work hard, to apply years of experience, and to add a balanced approach to our ongoing assessments, amenities, and budget concerns.
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At the LOW Lions Club’s membership dinner on July 21, Jim Cech, District Head of LCIF’s Campaign 100 and 2nd District Governor, visited to thank the club for its support of Campaign 100 and presented the LCIF Model Club Recognition Certificate to Past President Bill Kay and President Ken Buell.
Photo by Terry Maple Lions District 2 Governor Jim Cech (right) presents a Lions Club International Foundation Model Club recognition certificate to LOW Lions past president Bill Kay (center) and current president Ken Buell (left).
The Lake of the Woods Lions Club raised nearly $30,000 in the past year through its World Relief Saturday fundraising, an event unique to the LOW Lions Club. These designated fundraising events allow the Club opportunities to offer help outside the local community through the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions Clubs International Foundation offers world-wide assistance in a variety of ways, including major catastrophe, emergency, community recovery, and disaster preparedness grants.
LOWLINC Planning a Busy Fall by Steve Hein, LOWLINC Board Member As the “dog days” of summer wane, LOWLINC members and volunteers are gearing up for an active September. Several social activities, health & wellness programs, outings with our new 14-passenger minibus, and other events are already scheduled, in addition to the many volunteer services LOWLINC regularly provides to its members. Take a look at LOWLINC’s September schedule; so far, that is: Weekly Meet, Greet, and Eat – every Monday at 4:30 PM at Fareways Café Sept. 2 – Game Day Sept. 8 – Madison Museum in Orange Sept. 14 – Regional Transportation Collaborative Volunteer Driver Appreciation Event at Old House Vineyards Sept. 15 – Craft Workshop (Floral Display) Sept. 16 – Bingo Party Sept. 17 – Stage Alive (Side Street Strutters) Sept. 19 – Pizza and Wine at Old House Vineyards Sept. 20 – LOWLINC Speaker Series: Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Update – COVID and Influenza Sept. 25 – First Annual Walk (see our insert in this issue of Lake Currents)
Lions Club Earns Recognition as “Model Club” by Richard Unser, Public Relations Chair
Autumn’s Queen by Melissa Kovach, Friends of Wildlife at the Lake
As part of LCIF’s Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service, the LOW Lions Club was recently recognized by LCIF as a “Model Club.” LCIF believes Model Clubs are integral to Campaign 100’s success by doing important work for critical causes, leading by example as they encour age other clubs to participate in the campaign. The objectives of this campaign are to increase service impact in vision, youth, disaster relief and humanitarian efforts, to fight diabetes and to make important progress in global causes such as childhood cancer, hunger, and the environment.
In the world of spiders, ladies rule supreme. The female black and yellow garden spider is large and boldly colored. Her body can be over an inch long, not including leg span, and is bright yellow and black. In late summer or fall, she weaves a big circular web that has a vertical zigzag pattern, called the stabilimentum, down the center. The precise function of the stabilimentum is unknown. It could make the web more visible so that birds don’t fly into it or help her camouflage. When her web is finished, anything from insects to small lizards will become victims. She relies on air currents and vibrations in the web to tell her about her surroundings and alert her to prey and predators. That’s because she has no ears, and despite having eight eyes, she cannot see very well! She prefers a tidy web, so she may eat and rebuild all or a portion of it nightly. She may even be “recycling” the silk she eats! Males are much smaller and less colorful than females. One eventually builds his own web nearby and courts her by plucking at hers. He hangs from a silk string, ready to escape, just in case she is only in the mood for a snack. If she accepts his advances, he dies after mating. She doesn’t kill him, but she may eat him. She then lays eggs and wraps them in silk, producing one to four sacs, each likely containing over a thousand eggs. The sacs can be up to an inch in diameter. She defends them against predators, like wasps, for as long as she can. Her strength, however, dwindles, and she succumbs to winter’s harsh cold. Her tiny spiderlings emerge in the warmth of spring when the earth reawakens. Some will sail away in the wind using a strand of silk. Others will linger near “home.” Those that make it will grow throughout the spring and summer, and have spiderlings of their own. Her legacy, and the circle of life,
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Note: Our official square dance lessons start on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The entire series of 11 lessons costs $80. Lessons will be held Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 9 PM at the Clubhouse, Lower Level. For more information or questions, Email: lowsquaredance@gmail.com, or call Dick Unser 703-298-6254 (text preferred). If you would like us to keep you informed about the upcoming lessons, or to sign up for lessons, please scan the following QR Code and fill out the short form.
Solos September Schedule by Pam Nalls, Member, Solos Club
The LOW Solos Club meets on Wednesdays for brunch or dinner, and also has outings such as picnics, plays, movies, miniature golf, house parties, etc. The Point of Contact is Pam Nalls at 540-9725253 or pnalls@verizon.net. Our September schedule, provided by Shannon Wesdock, follows:
• Wed, Sept. 14 – IHOP, Culpeper. Meet there for lunch at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP to POC by 11 AM on Tues., Sept. 13.
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• Wed, Sept. 28 – Unionville Brewing Co. (German & Belgium beers & varied food selection), Unionville, VA. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.
Square Dance Club Offers Free Drop-In Sessions by Dick Unser, Club President
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Do you want to try a fun way to exercise your brain, have a lowimpact physical work-out, make new friends and feel part of an inclusive and friendly community?
We have a cast. Auditions last weekend brought out a number of actors to try out for the 20+ roles in Scrooge the Musical. Rehearsals have already started, and the Players will be ready to present this show to the audience in November. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, Oct. 2. The price for an adult ticket will be $29, the price for students is $24, and for kids under 12 the price is $15. This is a show for all ages. Scrooge the Musical was first produced as a 1992 stage musical written by Leslie Bricusse, adapted from the 1970 film, Scrooge starring Albert Finney, and from the Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. Bricusse was nominated for an Academy Award for the score. The show opens with the company singing a medley of Christmas Carols as the city of London begins to reminisce over the coming of Christmas. Again, with all the roles out there, there is always a need for help. If you are interested in helping with set building, sewing costumes, ushering during a show, tending the drink booth, or helping with table set and take down or clean up, we would be delighted to invite you to attend one of our meetings. We meet the second Wednesday in the Community Center, classroom 1, starting at 7PM. Please join us. If you have any questions about what you might help with you can call me, Sandie Frame, at 540-972-6385.
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• Wed, Sept. 7 –Bella Cucina/ Mexican, Locust Grove. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.
• Wed, Sept. 21 – Asian Dynasty (Thai & Chinese food), Harrison Crossing, Fredericksburg. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.
If you have been curious about square dancing, we have several opportunities for you to come and check us out and try out a few dance steps at no charge. Our beginners’ free introductory drop-in sessions are coming up on Friday, Aug. 26, and Sept. 9 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Community Center, Marion Pronk Hall (Gym). This is Modern Western Square Dancing, and it is for anyone. It is done to all types of music and is easy to learn. If you can walk to music, then you can learn to square dance. Dress casual and wear comfortable shoes. Our dropin sessions will introduce you to a few basic steps, and you will be dancing to music within minutes. You will also be greeted by an extremely friendly group of people who welcome newcomers. Everyone is welcome – singles, couples, families, and no special clothes or dance skills required. You don’t have to be a Lake of the Woods resident. We hope you will come out to give square dancing a try.
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LOW WildernessLions/LionessFoodPantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives, and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Nicki, 703-217-5615. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please call 540-388-0110.
When adding visitors into TEKControl, remember: “E for E-Pass” Every Guest, Every Time Expedite your guests entry into LOWA with this quick and easy QR Code. Choose to send by text or email. Visitors can display on their smart phone or print it in advance.
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Red Cross Blood Drive: From noon to 6 PM, in the Community Center. Usually fourth Tuesday every other month (call to confirm date). You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www. redcrossblood.org for schedule and more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-848-5829 or Carol, 540972-0664. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.
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Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: 540-672-0793.
The LOW Directory is available for $10, cash or check only, at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. 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 may be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-4854181 or Darlene 540-972-8038.
Members with barcodes should Use TekControl for all your holiday guests and be sure to register your guests by September 1st! use the back gate, especially during peak hours on Sept. 5 (10 am - 9 pm).
LOW Lioness Book Sale Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of the month (Feb.Nov.) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted the day of the sale. No reference or textbooks, please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Monday at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). For other local online AA meetings go to Meetings.shtmlhttp://d39.wildwoodweb.com/ 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: 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 Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care, dental care, and prescription assistance to the eligible uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Medical and dental care available on the 2nd Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Call 540854-5922 for medical appointments. Call 540-854-5923 for dental 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.
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In. Sept. 10, Oct. 8 at the Locust Grove Town Center on Route 20, from 5-8 PM. Free to spectators and participants. Help support the food bank and local charities with canned goods or cash donations. Enjoy an evening of seeing and remembering cars from yesterday’s gone-by while listening to the rocking oldies. Sponsored by the Good Time Cruisers, www.goodtime-cruisers.webs.com
Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the Velona Building is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Orange County Humane Society of VA. Our TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) feral, free roaming cat program needs canned and dry cat food as well as monetary donations. Food donations may be dropped off at Locust Grove Vet Clinic. Monetary donations are needed for all our programs, including our Pets In Place program for pet dogs and cats in need. Mail donations to: OCHSVA, PO Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508, or send through Paypal. Remember when shopping with Amazon, select us as your charity of choice. OCHSVA is a 501(c)3 charity, your donations may be tax deductible. Facebook: Orange County Humane Society VA. Call 540-672-0069, for questions about our TNVR community cat program (that we affectionately call Andi’s Cats), and our Pets In Place program.
Summer Concerts on the Point – Fun and free during the summer! Concerts start at 7 PM at Clubhouse Point. Aug. 26, Reunion. 50/50 Raffle fundraiser (cash only). The music continues on Sept. 23, with Chris & Mark on the Point at 7 PM, this is a St. Jude fundraiser. The LOW Square Dance Club offers intro dances – Aug. 26 and Sept. 9, Community Center 7:30 PM. Lessons begin Sept. 20, Clubhouse Lower Level, 7 PM. Call 571-328-9247 or 703-298-6254. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on LOWlostandfoundpetsfacebook.com/
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 AMnoon. Call 540-388-0110 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member needs a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you!
Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at the Ferris Building & Holcomb Building.
Parkinson’s Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at The Lake of the Woods Church at 4 PM. Contact Lee Moore at 540-972-0395 with any questions.
2.1.3. Use the 102 Lakeview Parkway address for direct GPS navigation to the main / visitor’s gate. Use an E-pass or make sure that your guests have their photo ID and your address, name and phone number handy at the gate.
Washington Ear’s broadcasting uses radios pre-tuned to the Washington Ear station and a sub-carrier channel of WETA. People can read (hear) a wide range of up-to-the minute local, national, and international news 24/7 from the Washington Post, Washington Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and other news sources like Washingtonian, Time, People, and Ebony magazines for example. The wealth of information accessible to listeners includes weekly food and shopping ads, TV listings, election guides, movie and live theater schedules (including Audio Described performances), community newsletters, notices of meetings and events, and public service announcements of particular interest to the blind, visuallyimpaired and physical disabled communities.
The Impaired Vision Support Group of the Lions Club invites members of the community who are living with impaired vision to its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 10 AM, in the Community Center. The group will welcome as guest speaker, Ms. Neely Oplinger, Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Ear Inc. Washington Ear, as it is known, is the radio station broadcasting to the blind and visually-impaired in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.
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If you want to attend this meeting, please contact Gail Sauro at 540-9721629 – seating is limited.
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Founded in the mid-1970’s by the late Dr. Margaret Rockwell Pfanstiehl, the station provides free multi-media information services for the blind, visuallyimpaired and physically disabled individuals. It is a charitable organization, run by about 300 volunteers as broadcasters, production, and administrative staff. Its audience numbers about 5,500; to be eligible for these free services, individuals have to present certification that they are unable to effectively read ordinary print because of visual or physical limitations.
Other free services include: a telephone dial-in news and information service, accessed by touch-tone phone, allowing the caller to skip and scan materials, just as a sighted person does when reading a publication; and Audio Description of live stage performances in the Washington Metropolitan area, provided by professionally-trained Washington Ear volunteers, selected for their warm, interesting voices.
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The book is available in multiple formats from all three local library systems (Orange County, Culpeper County and Central Rappahannock Regional).
The LGA is holding their Annual Election Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The nominations for 2022-2023 are: President – Lori Barnes; 1st Vice President – Heidi Brown; 2nd Vice President – Jane Neubig; Secretary –Barbara Francis; and Treasurer – Sharon Debnam. Tournament Chairs for 18 Hole Ladies are Sharon Carmichal and Loretta Yurkus. Tournament Chairs for 9 Hole Ladies are Jean Poole and Lori Joo.
Book Club by Mary Nolan, Member, LOW Book Club Tourists visiting New York City’s popular sights may miss one of the city’s most beautiful but little publicized attractions, the Morgan Library and Museum. Built in the early 20th century by financier J.P. Morgan to house his growing collection of rare books and manuscripts, it was and continues to be an important resource for bibliophiles.
The book chosen for discussion at LOW Book Club’s Sept. 14 meeting, Private Librarian, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Murray, tells the story of the woman selected to direct and manage the institution. A highly recommended Princeton librarian, Belle de Costa Greene, managed and built the financier’s growing collection; established the library’s valuable relationships with dealers and scholars; and transformed the exclusive private collection into a major public resource.
The new director, however, hid a lifelong family secret that she felt would ruin any opportunity for success and advancement in her chosen profession.
LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month at the Wilderness Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is required.
Crafters Fall Bazaar Returns by Barbara Robinson, Member, LOW Crafters You can save on gas. You can definitely save money. But most importantly, Save These Dates—Nov. 12 & 13. After two long years, the LOW Crafters are finally back with our popular Fall Bazaar held at the LOW Church. And on Satur day, we’ve expanded our hours. This year, we’ll be open from 9 AM till 4 PM so you’ll have plenty of time to shop. Like we always say, we have gifts from A to Z, for the most reasonable prices you’ll find anywhere, for anyone on your list. We will have gorgeous jewelry, accessories for the kitchen, the bath, for men, women & kids (pets, too!). Knitted and crocheted, warm and lacy, practical, and just plain for-fun items. Wall hangings, quilts, wreaths, table decor to fit the seasons. Lots and lots (and lots and lots—you get the idea) of Christmas decorations — perfect for that special gift for a teacher, mail person, the nice guy who picks up your trash (ok, maybe it’s your spouse—why not?). Whoever you want to remember, you’ll find it at the Fall Bazaar, so be sure to join us. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 AM-4 PM, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 AM-1PM. See you there! Monies raised will go to the Youth Missions.
September Tennis Round Robin Social by Jan Lemieux, Member, Tennis Club
The Tennis Club will be hosting a morning of fun tennis for all interested players on Saturday, Sept. 10. We play from 9 until 11 AM, changing partners and just having fun tennis. After tennis we have a brunch in the Gazebo. Please bring a brunch dish or snack to share. Tennis balls will be provided. Please call Jan Lemieux at 540-972 8888 or email Janlemieux@ aol.com, if you would like to join us. No charge for the September Social.
Reminder: Fall Fun Day is Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 to 4 PM, on the putting green next to the Pro Shop. Please bring children up to 10 yrs. old for a day of free games and fun. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks for the first 100 kids, $5 for each kid thereafter. Please consider being a sponsor for the St. Jude Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Make out your checks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and place them in the St. Jude Box in the Pro Shop. Anne Smith is the chair for this event, and her email is anne.smith.m@gmail.com if you have any questions. Our Member/Member Tournament is coming up on Sept. 26 for the Social and Sept. 27 for the Tournament. The cost is $20 per member. This will be an event for the 9- and 18-hole ladies. Dottie Lohr would like to thank all the ladies for their continued support to the Food Pantry which include donations and food items. It is deeply appreciated. Mike Kuhn of IGM, our Golf Course Management Company, will be leaving soon for an exciting new opportunity in South Carolina as the Director of Golf for the Rose Hill Golf Club. We want to thank Mike for his years of service and his support for the LGA and our events. You will be missed.
The book chosen for discussion at the Oct. 12 meeting is 1984 by George Orwell.For further information about the club, call 540-972-9284.
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5. Disturbing the peace (including barking dogs and noise) will result in a written warning from LOWA Security. Upon the occurrence of a third offense within a 12-month period from the first written warning, the Board may pursue legal action for compliance, including removal of the offending animal(s) from the community by order of an Orange County Judge. This provision will not limit LOWA pursuing legal sanctions through the court as described herein if the Board determines in any event that such action is in the best interests of LOWA under the circumstances. The LCC will keep records of the written warnings and make recommendations to the Board.
1. Unauthorized Parking on LOWA property will result in a written warning and/or towing or immobilization of the vehicle at the owner’s expense.
Amend VI.A, as follows: VI, USE OF LOW ROADS AND PARKING LOTS
9. Continuing Violations. LOWA will pursue violations of a continuing nature through the appropriate Orange County Courts for corrective action (e.g., an injunction) against the appropriate party.
Amend I.J, as follows: I, GENERAL J. Violation of LOWA Regulations may be reported by a LOWA member to the Security Office for appropriate action, and the reporting member may sign as a witness to the violation. Security may issue a citation which can result in the levying of penalties by the LOWA Legal and Compliance Committee (See Regulation XIV). Revocation of privileges may also be imposed by the Board of Directors.
3. Malicious, intentional or willfully negligent damaging of LOWA property (Vandalism) will result in LOWA charging the offender for actual repair and/or replacement and cleanup expenses and/or the offending party may be referred to the Orange County Commonwealth Attorney or Magistrate for prosecution at their discretion. The General Manager may also suspend use of the amenity for one month where the vandalism occurred through Section I.G. and issue a summons to LCC for recommendation to the Board of a longer suspension.
6. Restrictive Covenant (Lot Violations) are processed pursuant to the provisions of the Restrictive Covenants and applicable law. Lot owners are subject to lot violation charges as approved by the Board representing expenses to LOWA for compliance (See Administrative Resolution 2021-8). Failure to adequately protect a waterfront lot from erosion is specifically included as failure to maintain the lot in a satisfactory manner. Failure of the Member to correct the deficiencies may result in legal action to compel compliance.
2. Damaging LOWA property will result in LOWA charging the offender for actual damage to LOWA property (See Section VI.A). Failure of offenders or their insurance to pay for such damage may result in legal action to collect for cost of the same.
11. Cost Recovery of all notices prepared by LOWA Staff representing expenses and costs to LOWA for compliance will be pursued pursuant to Section 12.D of the Restrictive Covenants.
A. Failure to comply with this regulation could result in sanctions for each infraction as shown in Regulation XIV, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.AmendVID.2.g. as follows: During an emergency ice/snow condition as declared by LOWA’s President, the following pertains: (1) During extremely hazardous ice or snow road conditions, members are strongly advised to restrict their vehicular travel on LOW roads to emergency travel only. (2) Any resident parking or abandoning a vehicle on LOW roads, cul-de-sacs, shoulders or road right-of-ways (including ends of driveways forward of the front boundary of private lots) will be subject to sanctions as shown in Regulation XIV, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS and/or towing at the owner’s expense.
a. Unauthorized parking, including the parking of constructionrelated vehicles, trailers, or other equipment without the consent of the General Manager, will receive one written warning.
b. Subsequent violations may result in LOWA having the vehicle(s) towed or immobilized, e.g. tire boot, at the owner’s expense.
10. Violating any Rules and Regulations not specifically mentioned above will result in written warning to the person responsible and the Member. Failure to correct the violation(s) may result in suspensions or legal action pursuing compliance.
4. Littering within LOWA, including around the Trash Compactor and 9.9 Maintenance Area will result in a written warning and a demand to remove the refuse, litter, or debris. The offender may be charged for actual repair and/or replacement and cleanup expenses. Thereafter, LOWA may pursue legal action for compliance.
7. Firearms/Weapons Violations (Section IV.C) will result in a written warning, thereafter LOWA may pursue legal action to compel compliance.
8. Trespassing/Unauthorized Access on LOWA Common Areas (other than criminal trespass) will result in a written warning, thereafter the offending Member, Family Member, Tenant, Authorized Occupant, and/or Guest may have their use of the specific amenity or common area suspended by the General Manager for up to one (1) month or for a longer period to be determined by the Board of Directors. LOWA may pursue instances of criminal trespassing through the Orange County court system for action at its discretion.
c. Exception: Towing without warning is authorized for an emergency, direct threat to public safety or interference with public safety and road operations (See Section VI.D.2.f.)
f. Unless otherwise posted, Dog Park hours of operation are sunrise to sunset.
11. A person with a disability shall have the right to may be accompanied within the Associatio nLOW by a dog trained and in service as a service animal. A service dog shall will not be considered a pet. (1/2013)
e. Dog owners are responsible for damages to person or property caused by their dogs.
a. Dogs with their oOwners/handlers must be registered members with of LOWA through the Happy Tails Dog Club with up-to-date information provided on their LOWA primary residence; record of current rabies, distemper, and Bordetella (optional but highly recommended) shots on file; Orange County dog license, and proof of liability insurance (generally homeowners insurance will cover this). The Club is authorized to collect,and maintain and protect the dog records on behalf of LOWA.
10. No Owner may keep or maintain on any Lot a “Dangerous Dog” or “Vicious Dog” as defined in the Code of Virginia or Orange County Code, as both may be amended from time to time. If a dog is classified as “dangerous” or “vicious” by Orange County or other governmental authority, such dog must be removed from the property within thirty (30) days of such classification, or such shorter period of time as the Legal and Compliance Committee or the Board of Directors may determine. Each Owner shall be absolutely liable to each and all other Owners, their families, guests, permittees and inviteestenants or authorized occupants, and to the Association, for any and all damage to person or property caused by any such pet brought upon or kept on the Properties by such Owner or by his/her family, guests, permittees, or invitees tenants or authorized occupants (1/2013)
b. Dog owners/handlers may walk leashed dogs to and from the fenced Dog Park, but are otherwise restricted from use of the non-fenced portion of the Life Estates Property to minimize disruption of Dog Park use.
c. Dogs shall must be accompanied inside the enclosed area in the Dog Park only by owners/handlers aged 16 and older. No children under age 10 are permitted in the dog park enclosures.
g. Owners/handlers may bring water, in plastic bottles only, not glass, into the enclosure of the Dog Park. No other food (human or dog food or dog treats) or beverages are permitted inside the enclosure of the Dog Park.
h. Use of tobacco or vaping products is prohibited in the Dog Park.
13. Happy Tails Dog Park Specific Rules
12. Happy Tails Dog Park (“Dog Park”) General Rules
b. All persons handling dogs inside the enclosure of the Dog Park must wear their designated identifier (Dog Park Lanyard), with current Happy Tails Dog Park ID. Shoes must be worn at all times and your a mobile phone should be kept handy.
d. Dog Park users must observe all posted rules.
d. A dog owner/handler must demonstrate the ability to maintain control of each dog he/she brings into the park. If the handler cannot control multiple dogs, he/ she will be restricted from bringing in multiple dogs. A limit of two (2) dogs per owner/handler in the Dog Park at the same time is permitted. Only one (1) person may be in the entry area with their dog(s) at any time.
j. No professional dog training may be done in the Dog Park unless first approved by the LOWA General Manager. k. Dogs must be kept on leash until they are in the designated enclosed off-leash area. All dogs inside the enclosure of the Dog Park must be off-leash. Dogs still on leashes may feel threatened by dogs that are off leash. Owners/handlers must be inside the enclosure of the Dog Park with their dog(s) at all times with leashes in hand. Remember that some dogs may not get along. Watch your dog carefully to prevent possible problems. No dog may be unattended.
See Regulation IV B. on p. 20
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c. Dog Park use is limited to LOWA members in good standing, registered tenants, authorized occupants, authorized handlers, accompanied guests, and individuals or groups who receive authorization from the General Manager, subject to the Declarations, Bylaws and these Rules. Authorized handler is defined as a person authorized by the owner to handle the owner’s dog.
a. Dog Park is an off-leash, fenced facility located at the LOWA-owned Life Estates Property and operated by LOWA in cooperation with the Happy Tails Dog Club.
i. To ensure a healthy environment for all dogs, they should be free of contagious conditions, including coughing, vomiting and diarrhea, for at least one week prior to visiting the Dog Park.
9. No pet may be kept within the Association LOW which causes a nuisance, results in any annoyance, or is obnoxious to the members of the Association LOWA or other residents in the vicinity or is in violation of the rules and regulations regarding pets. Each Owner keeping pets on his or her Lot must comply with all requirements of law applicable to such animal, including without limitation, vaccination and registration of animals, as well as Orange County laws regarding dangerous and vicious dogs. (1/2013)
e. Dogs under six months of age are not permitted in the Dog Park unless they have received their adult vaccinations f. Female dogs in heat are not permitted in the Dog Park. The Club recommends that dogs over 12 months of age be spayed/neutered.)
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17. Regarding NON-MEMBERS, if you see something, say something! If there is someone in the park without a lanyard on, ask them if they are a Dog Park member (not an Association member). Get the dog’s name and please email the Dog Park Officers (info@happytailsdog club.net) with the dog’s name and they will check the roster.
15. Toys brought to the park by you must be taken out of the park byhome with you. (Toys left behind may be destroyed by the lawn mowers.) Dogs share toys - for this reason, the Bordetella is recommended.
14. Owners/Handlers are responsible for the behavior of their animals in and around the outside of the Dog Park. Aggressive dogs (defined as dogs posing a threat to human beings or other dogs) are not allowed in or near the park. Owners/handlers shall must immediately remove their dogs from the Dog Park anyif their dogs showing signs of aggression. Dogs that are barking persistently should must be removed from the Dog Park.
RAW HIDE TOYS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
16. PARKING at the Dog Park will be next to the fenced area and will be limited. Users of the Dog Park may not use the mail station for overflow parking at any time. You are urged to consider walking from the Small Marina parking lot a short distance away on Lakeview Parkway if there is no space next to the fenced area.
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12. IMMEDIATELY PICK UP AND DISPOSE OF DOG WASTE. Plastic bags and trash cans are available. Disease and parasites live in dog waste and can be harmful to other dogs and unpleasant to owners who may ac cidentally step in it. If an OWNER is NOT paying attention, Please notify anythe unaware owner/handler if you see their dog pooping.
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Regulations shall will be posted in abbreviated version at the Dog Park, but all Dog Park users must abide by the full approved Rules at all times.
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13. Neither LOWA nor the Happy Tails Dog Club shall be held responsible for any injuries. Owners/handlers are responsible for injuries and/or property damage caused by dogs under their control. If an injury occurs, oOwners/handlers shall exchange personal information prior to leaving the Dog Park. Owners/handlers shall report the incident to the General Manager and Happy Tails Dog Club President Officers as soon as pos sible. An incident report will need to be filled out by both owners/ handlers. (Proof of liability insurance is needed for this reason.)
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to verify licensed contractors. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT PIPE Replacements540-718-3794. CULVERT REPLACEMENTAsk Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CULVERT REPLACEMENT Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DECK STAINING - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. Repairs,DECKS/DRYWALL/DrainageCallMark540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ELECTRICAL ISSUES, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. ELECTRICIAN (ASAP Electrical and Plumbing) with over 35 years experience. Call, email or text Larry today for your free quote. No job too small. Veteran/LOW resident. 540226-5570. ASAPLarry@aol.com FACIA/SOFFIT Repairs, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello,
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ARMITAGE PAINTING –Handyman Service, 540-735-7977. ASAP ELECTRICAL and Plumbing. Electrician/Plumber with 35 years experience. Competitive rates. LOW resident. Call, email or text Larry today for a free estimate. 540-226-5570. ASAPLarry@aol.com ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs,ASPHALT540-406-3589.Sealing,Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
Classifieds LOWA Employment
MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999.
MAINTENANCE: Grounds Full-Time Hourly Positions. Assist in performing general landscaping maintenance tasks for routine and special events. Must have experience in operation of basic grounds care equipment. Positions requires heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions. Roads Full-Time hourly position. Operate vehicles and equipment as required to maintain and repair streets, patch holes, install/maintain street signs, cut brush and seasonable remove snow and ice. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., use a variety of hand tools, weed trimmers, chain saws and vehicles. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions in loud noise level and exposed to fumes, hot liquids and materials. HS diploma required with one year related experience
PAINTING INTERIOR/Exterior Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. PAINTING/INTERIOR and Exterior, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. PET-SITTING / DOG Walking. Lisa Ward of “Ward of the Dogs” specializes in Lake of the Woods dogs. Your house or mine. To discuss your pet-sitting needs, call 520-612-5190. PLUMBER (ASAP Electrical and Plumbing Services) with over 35 years experience. Call, text, or email Larry for all of your plumbing needs. No job too small. Veteran/ LOW resident. 540-226-5570. ASAPLarry@aol.com PLUMBING ISSUES - Call George’s Home Improvements 540406-7783. PLUMBING, Call Mark 540-7921835; or Trae for Estimates 540372-0015. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REPAIRS & NEW ROOFS. Cheaper, Sooner, Better. Any small issues-- before they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. 540-656-6005 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com
ROOFING and REPAIRS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
• Food Expeditor to bring food from the line to the table ensuring proper garnish and food at proper temperature, keep expo station clean and stocked, and make sure the servers are aware of the orders ready.
• Servers. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm and energy. Work schedule includes the hours of 4 to 10 PM, Wed. through Sun. along with some holidays. Apply if you are 18 and older, have a positive, outgoing personality and are a team player. Some restaurant experience preferred.
• Line Cooks. Accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products, prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One year experience is preferred, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit.
NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. On-site, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-2888564.
• Grill Cook. Accurately prepare and cook a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables and other food items using various kitchen equipment. Comply with Clubhouse standards for portion sizes, cooking methods and other policies essential. 2 yrs. min. experience.
GOLF: Golf Equipment Technician Full-time hourly position. Provide high quality maintenance for safe operations of golf equipment. Responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs of the golf course maintenance fleet, repair and rebuild equipment components, perform major tune-ups, inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in maintenance and construction equipment, grind, backslap, set and adjust mowers. Maintain equipment service logs, purchasing, receiving, billing and inventory duties. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects to 80 lbs. Minimum two yrs. Exp as head mechanic or shop manager in similar field. Knowledge of the repair and adjustment of power equipment preferred.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER: Part-Time Stable Worker/Instructor. Assist with barn chores, cleaning stalls and paddocks, cleaning and filling water tubs, feeding the horses and blanketing when weather requires. May assist with special events. Previous experience working with Equines required.
FAREWAYS CAFE- Part-Time positions:
CLUBHOUSE. Part-Time positions:
STAINLESS STEEL Wire Railings, New. 540-845-1047. TILE FLOORS & Backsplashes, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015.
General applications are always welcome. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE. manage all the patients needs. LOW resident. Excellent References. Diane Clauson: 540-388-2930.
TREE & BUSH Trimming Tree Removal Topping Stump Grinding Crown Reduction Lot Clearing Deadwood Removal Crane service 24Hr emergency service Free estimates Please call or text! 571StumpHardscapes,LLC,-359-9303.TREECARE/REMOVALPremierArborServicesCompleteTreeService.Yardinstallation,grinding,Treetrimming. 540718-3794.TREEREMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
• Dishwashers. Load, run and unload dishwasher, keep washer clean, wash and store all tableware and kitchenware. Maintain adequate level of cleaning supplies.
• Servers. Must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Some restaurant experience preferred.
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SENIOR HOME Care in your home. Home Care Solutions, LLC Certified/Insured Senior in Home Care, 12 year’s experience, References by request Yonna Philipp 540-717-8245. SIDING REPAIR, Call Mark 540792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. SMALL HAUL. 540-735-7977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-287-7143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800, Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@gmail.com Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off.
FITNESS CENTER: Specialist to work 30-hours a week. Ensuring fitness members work out in a safe, welcoming and clean environment. Answer member inquiries, setting up/taking down classrooms, report equipment malfunctions and track equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring Fitness Center policies/ procedures are adhered to. Must be able to life 50 lbs. unassisted. Min. one year experience in similar setting. Excellent customer service and communication skills required. Commitment to fitness and personal wellness. Certified Fitness Instructor/Trainer desired. Some benefits apply to this position
TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. TREE SERVICE - Specialize in Tree trimming, pruning, and tree removal. Jordans Tree & Landscaping Call 540-229-2678.
FAREWAYS CAFÉ: Full-Time Evening Shift Supervisor. Oversee and delegate work assignments to staff. Maintain food inventory, stocking supplies, ensure all cash receipts and banking activities are performed in accordance with LOWA financial policies and procedures. Closing duties, provide customer resolution issues, and properly record daily sales sheets. Two years of experience in similar restaurant environment, excellent customer service and friendly outgoing personality are desired. ServSafe Food Manager Certification desired but will be provided by LOWA. Work schedule varies. Restaurant open Sun through Sat. Some holiday availability will be necessary.
MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589.NOTARY LOW- Mobile Local Services- Saturdays and evenings upon request. Beth 540-226-2402.
ROOFING REPAIRS, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. ROOFING REPLACEMENT and Repairs, Class A Contractor. 540845-1047 or Barbara at 240-2713737.
TRIM CARPENTRY, Call Mark 540-792-1835; or Trae for Estimates 540-372-0015. WATER / SEWER LINE replacement and repair. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WINDOW & DOOR Repairs and Replacement. Class A Contractor. 540-845-1047. 35 years at LOW. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773.YARDWORK - Call George’s Home Improvements 540-406-7783. FIREWOOD - PROFESSIONAL Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. FISH TANKS, fish supplies, filters and fish for sale for more information call 540-972-0192. PUPPIES Rottweiler/Golden Retrieve mix, both parents service dogs. $400, 540-735-7977. SHOREMASTER BOAT Lift –Manual boat lift and cover (new cover - used 1 year). Outfitted for V-hull, but convertible. Model: SM25108. Located at Lake of the Woods. Original brochure available. $1,299.00 firm. Text: 703-856-3685. 30 inch 2016 KENMORE GLASS top Stove, free, pick-up only, 216372-6702. MEDICATION AIDE Course. Virginia Board of Nursing approved, 68 hours. Day, Evening, Weekend Classes available. Cost: $800. Info/Start Dates: www. careernursingacademy.com or Call/ Text 703-402-2509. For Sale Misc.Free
24202226,AugustCurrentsLake AdvertisementsPaidAdvertisementPaid CommunityLOW The Licata Group 36111 Goodwin Dr Locust Grove, VA 22508 (540) 388-2541 S u b m i t Y o u r P h o t o s : L i c a t a - G r o u p . c o m We love all the seasons of the lake, and we love our community members! We combined both by creating a fun contest to showcase all of the beautiful seasons the lake has to offer. Submit your top 2 favorite photos (you've taken yourself-please, don’t steal/borrow photos!) of or around the Lake of the Woods community. Season winners will receive a gift card! lakeofthewoodsvirginia.com The Licata Group's Four Seasons Photo Contest
