The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 15, No 3
540.972.2237
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August 4, 2017
Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex (CARC) Project Update RRMM Lukmire Architects has provided LOWA with the latest renderings of the requested features that the Board and community would like to see. The features illustrated include: 1. A lap lane pool with six lanes- 3.6 to 6 feet deep (water basketball setup shown) 2. Modified zero-depth entry area at the top in the children’s play area, 0-1.6 feet deep 3. New 0-3 feet ramp inside the “fish’s mouth” leading to the “jaw” swim area of 3-3.6 feet (water volleyball setup shown) The Ad Hoc CARC Committee is working with LOWA Management to review financing options, which include exploring the use of reserve funding, bank financing and considering accepting donations via FLOW. Members are invited to the August 5 and 16 meetings to hear the latest updates on the project.
Notice: Annual Meeting of the Membership September 4, 2017; 10 AM; Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the election of two individuals to serve on the LOWA Board of Directors. The Annual Meeting also features the Annual Report of the General Manager and the presentation of awards certificates and honors by the Honor Awards Committee. Board election proxy ballots were mailed to members in July. In this year’s election, for the first time, members will have the option of submitting a proxy ballot electronically. This option was implemented by the Board at its February 4 meeting, with a goal of increasing member participation and lowering the expense of preparing and mailing ballots for an election or referendum. Members are asked to vote for up to, but not more than, two candidates for the two vacancies. For those submitting proxy ballots, in order to be counted those ballots must be received prior to the announcement of the closure of voting at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. All designated proxy holders must attend the meeting in person for the proxy ballots they are holding to be valid. For questions regarding the election process, please contact the General Manager’s Office at 972-2214.
President's Letter 2 Agenda 2 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 Association News 3-6, 18 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County News 21 Classifieds 21-23
This year’s election will select two Directors to serve three-year terms from a slate of three candidates.
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For the Board of Directors Carl D. Clawson William J. Feterle Clifton D. Wilks
August 5 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center
August 16 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
August 25 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Unchained
August 10 Pool and Pizza Teen Party 6:30-9 PM, Sweetbriar Pool
August 19 Family Field Day 6-9 PM, Sweetbriar Park
Members: Lake Currents can be read online at: LOWA.org/LakeCurrents
August 11 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Island Gerry Duo
August 24 Meet the Management 9 AM, Reading Room
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Association News Lake Currents August 4, 2017
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
President’s Letter by Larry Morlan
“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change” (Stephen Hawking) There are only two more regular meetings for the current sitting Board. How has the time gone by so quickly? JoAnn Zwickl leaves the Board after a very distinguished tenure. She has done wonderful work for the entire Lake with her accomplishments as Board Treasurer, liaison with the Finance Committee and before that, the Planning Committee. She has sat by my side at Board meetings throughout the year and kept me on track with the agenda and sometimes my temper. Thanks JoAnn, we will all miss you. Also exiting the Board, but running for re-election, is Carl Clawson. I think Carl will always hold the record for running for the Board three times in one year. He has the process figured out now, and we all await the outcome of the coming election. Carl has definitely had an impact on the Board this year, but I do not want to say goodbye because he might be back! I want to comment about the July 18 evening Board meeting. First, it was great to see a full house of residents in attendance. We’ve been accustomed to seeing between 10 and 25 members in attendance and to see such a large number filling the seats when we came out of Executive Session was a pleasure. Even with a full agenda and the large number of members speaking at the meeting, we still finished in just under two hours. While I would like to say the larger-than-usual attendance was the result of members interested in the ditch reconstruction item or the boundary line adjustment on the agenda, the attendance was inspired by those wishing to speak on the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project. The Board appreciated hearing from those in the audience who got up to speak and I believe we learned from the various presentations. I, for one, sincerely appreciated hearing from the various individuals. Speakers presented impassioned points both for and against either particular aspects of the complex, the cost of the project, the financing of the project, or even the need for the project. It was fortuitous that Director Bob Hoh had made an earlier presentation on the Ad Hoc Financing Group that he chairs and the progress they are making. Director Hoh pointed out that no final project cost has been set, that options exist other than just one-time assessments, and various other forms of flexibility are being studied by that group. He also pointed out that the group is still in conversations with a couple of banks that will help to outline financing options. I was also lucky enough, earlier in the meeting, to have addressed the long term nature of the project itself: an ad hoc committee, chaired by Cliff Wilks, held over 14 open meetings to discuss the issues; three public Town Hall Meetings were held to discuss the project with consultants; articles in Lake Currents over the last year discussed the need, financing, and scheduling; and finally, every Board meeting this past year has had, on its agenda, an item on the complex. I mention those last two items in particular because one common theme through the dissenting presentations seemed to be, “I did not know or had not heard about this” and “we cannot afford a single assessment.” Many, as they got up to speak, indicated this was the first time they had ever been to a Board meeting. We want you to come back and continue to be a part of the process. Again, the evening was worthwhile! We did sincerely listen to the comments made by the speakers. I think the Board may soon issue a one page document that lists the accurate facts about the project, not the inaccurate information circulating on social media. And, as the elected Board of Directors, we will continue to gather information, listen to members, and make decisions in the best overall interest of the Lake of the Woods. Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Larry Morlan Vice Pres.: Leighton Cumming Treasurer: JoAnn Zwickl Secretary: Jennifer Zukowski Directors: Carl Clawson Bob Hoh Jeff Johnson
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Roy Mayberry (rmayberry@LOWA.org)
Regular Board of Directors Meeting August 16, 2017, Community Center 1 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 PM 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2017 3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. End of Board Term Acknowledgements 3.2 Report of General Manager A. Lakes Management Report 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports 3.4 Committee Reports A. Elections Committee - Lisa McKinney, Chair B. Ad Hoc Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Financing Committee – Bob Hoh, Chair 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Independent Financial Audit Report, PBMares Certified Public Accountants - Dan Haynes, Partner and Gerry Goodman, Audit Manager 4.2 LOWA.ORG Website Demonstration – Carolyn Brodeur, Communications Manager 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents the Proposed Amendments to Regulation II., Admittance to Lake of the Woods 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Approving a Contract for Pickleball and Tennis Court Restoration 7.2 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association, Monday, September 4, 2017, Community Center, 10 AM. • Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Community Center, 9 AM • Regular Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Community Center, 2 PM, Open Session. 11. ADJOURNMENT *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org)
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Avoid the “Oh No” Scenario By Calling ECC Early
Regular Board of Directors Meeting July 18, 2017, 6 PM Community Center
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA®, AMS®
Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review. Present Larry Morlan, President Leighton Cumming, Vice President JoAnn Zwickl, Treasurer Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Bob Hoh Carl Clawson Absent Jeff Johnson
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 7:00 p.m.)
Action Advisor Voting Resigned Voting Voting Voting Term of Service Alternate Voting Term of Service
Committee Elections Elections Finance Finance Legal & Compliance Legal & Compliance Legal & Compliance Planning Pools
Term-end Date Clubhouse July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020 August 31, 2017 (Sept 1, 2017) July 17, 2020 August 1, 2017
See July 18 Minutes on p. 4
One of the most valuable and important duties of a 50-year-old association like LOWA is covenants enforcement. Our covenants inspection system is both proactive and reactive. Inspectors proactively visit every street once a week while they reactively respond to complaints received from members. The ECC and the Maintenance Department receive more complaints in the summer as activity on private lots reaches its highest levels. Members sending in complaints may not see changes right away. The major issue is the response time of lot owners whom LOWA gives due process and ample time to correct the violation. Some owners are quick to correct. Some need more time if the problem requires contractor work. Others are slow or never respond, and LOWA must then take more serious measures such as Boardauthorized lot cleanups at owner expense, or legal counsel involvement, after giving proper notice and opportunity to correct. We always regret when a lot owner misses a deadline for response. Bottom line, if you are planning an improvement to the exterior of your home or to your lot, save yourself the “Oh No” by calling the ECC ahead of time at 540-972-2211.
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Name Jonnie Feterle Robert Haring Louisa Rucker Jeff Flynn Robert Haring Mike Cianci Jean Westholt Jean Westholt Richard Gullickson Julie Phend
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE A. All plans and specifications for any structure or improvement whatsoever to be erected on or moved upon or to any lot, and the proposed location thereof on any lot or lots, the construction material, the roofs and exterior color schemes, any later changes or additions after initial approval thereof and any remodeling, reconstruction, alterations or additions thereto on any lot shall be subject to and shall require the approval in writing before any such work is commenced of the Environmental Control Committee (herein called “Committee”), as the same is from time to time composed.
Lake Currents
Call to Order 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. for the purpose of discussing and considering contracts. Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 7:08 p.m., and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and considering contracts; and also on July 12 for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Secretary Zukowski confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice was sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of June 21, 2017. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2017 Special Board of Directors Meeting, as corrected. 3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of Officers President Morlan reported that the Orange County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation in honor of LOWA’s 50th Anniversary, which was delivered to the Board by District 5 Supervisor, Lee Frame. The Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary had no report. A. Committee Changes Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to approve the following Committee changes as presented on the Committee Change List dated July 18, 2017: (D-17-61)
The “Oh No” Scenario: A lot owner constructs a new porch on the back of the home. Another purchases a metal storage shed at a home improvement center and sets it in the side setback of the property. Both receive letters from the Association’s Covenant and Site Inspector. The exterior improvement and new structure needed prior approval from the Environmental Control Committee. These owners may be able to get permission after the fact, but they may also have to deconstruct the porch and return the shed. These are violations of the restrictive covenants. The LOWA Declaration of Restrictions (the Restrictive Covenants) requires prior approval by the Environmental Control Committee for all exterior improvements. Declaration Section 5.A. (see text box) goes into great detail in describing the types of items needing approval: 1. All plans and specifications for any structure or improvement whatsoever (emphasis added) to be erected on or moved upon or to any lot, and the proposed location, 2. construction material, the roofs and exterior color schemes, 3. any later changes or additions after initial approval, and 4. any remodeling, reconstruction, alterations or additions Fortunately, the ECC meets twice a month on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Woods Center to review applications to give approval or disapproval.
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Amenities Member Services/Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM
Fareways Café: 972-2216 M-W, 7 AM-9 PM; TH, 7 AM-10 PM Fri/Sat, 7 AM-9 PM; Sun, 7 AM-7 PM
Clubhouse: 972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Amenities/ clubhouse See p. 8 for Hours
Fitness Center: 972-9680 Daily 5 AM-11 PM
Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Office: 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Equestrian Center: 972-2238
Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7 AM Reserve a tee time 972-2230 Golf Course: 7:30 AM daily Main Marina: 412-6552 Selling Ethanol-Free Gas Tues-Fri, 12-7 PM; Sat/Sun, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Maintenance Office: 972-2223 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
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Pools Clubhouse Pool 11 AM-7 PM, daily Sweetbriar Pool Daily (Aug. 5-Sept. 4), 1-8 PM Weekends (Sept. 9-10, 16-17), 1-8 PM
Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 6 AM to 11 PM
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily 7 AM-7 PM. Closed Wednesdays Security/Front Gate: 972-2210 or 972-2020
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Lake Currents August 4, 2017
Association News
July 18 Minutes from p. 3 Jim Grace Carol Greeney Cristy Hoffmon Randy Schwabenbauer
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3.2 Report of the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg. A. Lakes Management Report The Environmental Resources Manager took samples from the Main Lake and Keaton’s Lake to test for heavy metals. Test results showed no reason for concern. B. May Financial Statement In May, LOWA collected $887,692 in current year lot assessments. For FY2017-18, we collected $4,148,514, or 72% of lot assessments billed. The Preliminary Unaudited Budget Summary currently shows a favorable variance of $101,855 as of May 31st. Staff continues to follow-up on delinquent accounts. C. Clubhouse Area Recreational Complex Project (CARC) On July 7, Greg Lukmire led his architect/engineering team through a design-programming session to refine major elements of the CARC project plans. Mr. Lukmire will be submitting a summary report in the coming days. Director Clawson said that underground utility locations need to be identified prior to starting the project. D. Other Business Michael Barnett has been hired as the new Erosion and Sediment Inspector, replacing Fred Ripley who has retired. Dick Martin, a long-time employee on the Communications staff has also retired. Starting last month, members can now purchase non-powered Watercraft Decals from staff at the Main Marina. IT and staff from the Clubhouse and Fareways are meeting with our Jonas consultant to recommend changes to our Point of Sale layout and improve efficiency of the process. Staff are also working with our credit card encryption company to set up tablets at the Clubhouse and eventually also at Fareways. Due to speeding and unauthorized entry issues, a speed bump has been installed at the back gate in an effort to minimize damage to the gate arm. Multiple incidents of speeding and/or tailgating have resulted in several gate arms having to be replaced at considerable cost. Kitchen gas service installation is scheduled to take place at Fareways Café July 26-27. Members are being advised that food service may not be available until the project is completed. 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports Finance Committee President Morlan said the Board has just received proposed amendments to the LOWA Procurement Policy from the Finance Committee. The Board will need some time to review them. He requested that in the meantime the General Manager coordinate a review of the recommendations with management and staff so the Board can discuss them in the fall. The Finance Committee also passed an advisory vote on the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex Project, recommending the Board send a letter to all lot owners detailing the CARC project scope, costs and community impact before seeking a loan agreement. President Morlan said the Board felt that there has been considerable outreach via media, public, and open committee meetings for members to become well informed on the project, and that a
letter to members is not being considered at this time. 3.4 Committee Reports A. Ad Hoc Committee on Financing for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex. Chair Bob Hoh provided the Board with a brief status report on progress that has been made on addressing the 10 tasks on their Charter. Four that were given priority included assessment and prioritization of potential financial institutions, determination of flexible funding and payment options, an understanding of reserve funds, and legal implications of funding, financing and payment methods. Precise cost estimates have not been determined. The Committee has met three times and received six responses from financial institutions. Two of these have been selected for final consideration and will be evaluated more closely in closed meetings scheduled for the week of July 24th. The Committee expects to make their final recommendation to the Board on August 5th. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for July 27 in the Community Center. Minutes of these meetings will be posted on the LOWA website. B. Planning Committee Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center: April 2017 Survey Results Chair Tom Sheridan summarized the results of the Planning Committee Survey which was launched on April 18 and closed June 3 in an effort to gather member input on financing for a new Clubhouse Pool and Recreation Complex. There were 571 responses, and details of the results were published in the July 7 issue of Lake Currents. The survey focused on the age demographic of responders, funding method(s), and assessment and/or loan period preferred by members. Committee member Allie Felder reported details of the frequency of pool and Fitness Center use, and support for a future covered pool. C. Environmental Control Committee Chair Jack Walker reported that for the period May 1, 2016 through June 2017, the Committee approved the construction of 135 new homes and 144 upgrade requests (remodels, additions, etc.) Final inspections were done on over 150 projects. Of 324 requests to cut down trees, 284 were approved. Project approvals resulted in $535,369 being added to the New Construction and Renovation Reserve from construction fees. One regulation re-write addressing above-ground pools was recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board. The Committee currently has a full complement of members, but two will be leaving in September and will be replaced. 4. PRESENTATION Annual Property and Liability Insurance Package Mr. Rodenberg introduced Bankers Insurance Company agents June Lewis and Steve Cooper, who commented briefly on the changes made this year. The renewed insurance package premium for the period August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017 was quoted at $304,968, which is an increase of $12,105 or 4.1% over the prior year. The premium increase reflects the increase in LOWA’s asset evaluations and an increase in Workman’s Compensation coverage due to more part-time employees. The FY2017-18 budget included $305,434 for Commercial Insurance coverage, so there is no negative impact to our budget. 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA Several members spoke in favor of the new Clubhouse Pool and Recreation Complex due to age, deterioration, repair costs, and to maintain
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Sr. League Match -LOWA vs. Lee’s Hill 9 AM Shotgun Fat Boys Golf Tournament 8:30 AM Shotgun Orange County H.S. Match 4:30 PM Tee Times Sr. League Match- LOWA vs. Gauntlet 9 AM Shotgun Friday Night Couples Event 5 PM Shotgun Men’s and Senior’s Club Championship (Stroke Play) Ladies Club Championship (Stroke Play) 21 Orange County H.S. Match 4:30 PM Tee Times 24 Orange County H.S. Match 4:30 PM Tee Times 26 LOW Teen Safe Project 8 AM Shotgun 30-31 Aerifying Green During the week of July 17-21 we held our second Junior Golf Camp at LOWA. We had 11 juniors take part in our classes. Regan Morris won her prize in the first class. RJ Flanders and Matthew Spiggle tied in their competition. Everyone enjoyed learning how to hit the ball. On Saturday, July 22, we held the Junior Club Championship and Junior Golf Tournament at LOWA. The weather was hot but so were the scores! For the first division - ages 7-10 - LOWA’s Club Champion was Jack Barnes, with a 19 for four holes from the family tees. The Junior Golf Tournament Championship for ages 7-10 went to Chad Maclin who shot a 23. For the next junior golfers - age 11-13 - the LOWA Club Championship went to Cohen Wildermuth who shot a 45 from the silver tees. The Junior Golf Tournament Championship - ages 11-13 - went to Brady Falk who shot a 46 from the silver tees.
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Junior Tournament ages 11-13 winner Brady Falk (in blue with medal) and 11-13 Club Champion Cohen Wildermuth (in yellow) celebrate their wins with fellow Junior Golfers.
As a courtesy to our members these are the most common violations that the LOWA Covenant Site Inspector sees in the subdivision. LOWA is providing these as a helpful way for members to avoid being cited for violations. For more information contact Matilde Barone, Covenant and Site Inspector, 972-2211.
Junior Tournament ages 7-10 winner Chad Maclin (second from right) and 7-10 Club Champion Jack Barnes (far right) display their medals with fellow Junior Golfers.
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Violation # 2 Unlicensed/Wrecked Vehicle: Restrictive Covenant 8.A.h:
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No stripped down, partially wrecked or unlicensed motor vehicle or sizeable part thereof shall be permitted to be parked on any street in the section or subdivision on any lot, unless it is parked in a completely closed garage. Avery Morris takes a practice swing at the Junior Golf Camp.
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Last October the LOWA Board of Directors established an overarching goal (board goal #5) of upgrading the functionality, user friendliness, and content of LOWA.org. Since that time, Communications Managers Melanie Parmelee, followed by Carolyn Brodeur, worked diligently to develop a design that would be modern and professional as well as easy to use and to navigate. The website redesign has focused on incorporating site features requested via input from the Board, the Communications Committee and the LOWA community-at-large. The new site will be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. It will have a fresh new design with new photographs, and easy access the LOWA calendar and social media feeds. The full Website Redesign Project is available on LOWA.org, agenda item 5.3 of the June 21 BoD meeting. The most-requested feature for the website was an internal site-search engine. Many site-search options, both fee for service and free, were explored. However, due to the secure nature of our site, this feature is not currently available. Jonas, the hosting platform company, has indicated that a site-search engine project is in the works and may be available in the future. To mitigate the absence of the site-search feature, the new site will feature a menu that is easy to navigate; some pages will also feature smaller menus with links to related content. The Board decided on June 21 to stay with the Jonas hosting platform exclusively. This means that members will be impacted very little by the site upgrade, and that all of the features that members use most often will be easy to find. The website launch timeline is as follows: ď‚ˇď€ August 1: Finalize Mock-Up (conceptual design) -Begin coding phase for new template. -Establish test site for detail design. ď‚ˇď€ August 16: Present test site at Board meeting ď‚ˇď€ August 17-September 1: Finalize detail design. ď‚ˇď€ September 6: Launch New Website. (Site will be temporarily down on this date during the transition process) The new site is scheduled to officially launch in September, but members may see earlier changes to the existing site. Pages may be updated, content may be added and menu options may be relocated as the site is prepared to migrate into the new template. Members are welcome to give feedback about the existing site or input on features for the new site. Comments are being accepted through August 10, and may be submitted to Carolyn Brodeur, Communications Manager, CBRODEUR@LOWA.ORG or 972-2278.
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Square Dance Club Officers are (L-R): Cliff Henson, Treasurer; Sue Thomas, Secretary; Marty and Ruth Poch, Vice-Presidents; and Linda Futato, President.
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The Lake of the Woods Square Dance Club elected new officers on June 9. The Club has been around for 45 years and has close to 50 members. Club members and square dancers from other communities dance on Friday nights in the lower level of the Clubhouse, and square dance beginners’ classes will be starting up this fall. Plus, there are some free sessions coming up over the next few months as well. This is not the square dancing you might remember from grade school. Now called “Modern Western Square Dancing,” there are many benefits, both to your health and to your social life. Some include: Physical Benefits: Square Dancing is low impact and not too strenuous. We all know that we need to exercise more for our health (lowered blood pressure, weight loss, slower heart rate, etc.). Regular square dancing can help with these. Plus – no special dancing skills or abilities are required! Mental Benefits: Following the instructions, coordinating with the other dancers in your square, listening attentively are all good for the brain! When the caller prompts the steps to be taken, you must react quickly. There’s no time to think about your worries and problems. Get those mental juices flowing, and reduce your stress levels! The caller takes it slow in the beginning, and before you know it, the steps become part of your “muscle memory.” Make New Friends: Square dancing has been described as “Friendship set to music.” Since you dance in a square of eight, a lot of team work is involved and these eight dancers depend on each other to keep the dance moving along. You get to know the members of your “team” quite well. Everyone is welcome – singles, couples, families. Square Dancing is universal: The calls are standardized and are the same, literally, throughout the world! There are square dancing clubs everywhere. You can even take square dancing cruises. Welcome to the whole wide world of square dancers! Check us out on facebook at LOW Square Dance Club. We have free introductory sessions at 7:30 PM on Friday, August 11, Friday, August 25, or Friday, September 8. For more information or to RSVP for one of the free sessions, text (or call) 571-328-9247 or email lowsquaredanceclub@gmail. com. All are welcome.
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Formal Attire Suggested Masks encouraged
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Association News
Lake of the Woods Community and Youth Activities Committee Presents
New Midsummer - Fall Menu Menu Highlights These are just a sampling of all of the great options on the new menu. See our website for the full menu & August Specials! Appetizer: Ahi Tuna- 11.5 Fresh Ahi Tuna marinated in poke sauce and served over a sesame seaweed salad with fresh wasabi and soy sauce Salad: Strawberry Spinach Salad- 13 Fresh spinach topped with grilled chicken, strawberries, apples, glazed walnuts, feta cheese and dried cranberries. Substitute Shrimp or Flank Steak
Save the Date!
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Entrées: Sautéed Chicken Breast- 14.5 Spiced and lightly sautéed with your choice of sauce: Chardonnay, Lemon Caper or Marsala Stuffed Red Pepper- 14 Jasmine rice, mushrooms, tomato and onion filled red pepper topped with a balsamic glaze Sandwich: Bison Burger- 15 ½ pound hand padded bison served with baby spinach, tomato, red onion topped with garlic-basil mayo and feta cheese Lunch: Sat & Sun, 11 AM-4 PM Dinner: Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-9 PM. Fri & Sat, 5-10 PM Brunch: Sunday 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse To make reservations, call the Clubhouse at 972-2221.
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Island Gerry Duo - New Date Friday, August 11 at 7pm on Clubhouse Point
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This year’s sponsors of the Summer Concert Series are: Locust Grove Veterinary Clinic, Lakeside Title and Escrow, Inspired Electrical, Locust Grove True Value Hardware, Designcraft Homes, Licata Group Real Estate, Townsend Home Health and Hospice Care, and JK Carpets. Thank you. For more information, contact Pat Licata at 540.735.7998.
Family Field Day at Sweetbriar Park For Some Old-Fashioned Family Fun! When: Saturday, August 19 Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Where: Sweetbriar Pavilion
FREE admission. FREE hot dogs. FREE chips. FREE drinks. Sack Races • Egg Races • Tug of War Moonbounce • Water Balloon Toss • More! SPONSORED by Lake of the Woods 50th Anniversary Committee
LOWA Regular LOWA Board Meeting Wednesday, August 16, 2 PM, CC
TV18 Life Around The Lake, shown on Comcast Channel 18, features fresh new shows, produced by Norm Allen of American Lifestyle Media. Most shows are also available at LOWA.ORG/TV18.
Meet the Management Thursday, August 24, 9 AM, RR
AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 10 FEEL GOOD, FEEL BETTER
6:30 AM
10:30 AM
2:30 PM
9:00 PM
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
7:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
FISHING WITH LOUIE
7:30 AM
11:30 AM
3:30 PM
6:30 PM
THE OUT OF THE NORM SHOW
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
LOWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:30 PM
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
4:30 PM
Meet with Board Secretary Jennifer Zukowski Mondays, 9-10 AM, Fareways Café at the Woods Center
Committee Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit LOWA.org, click on Administration tab, then Committees.
AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 17 FEEL GOOD, FEEL BETTER
6:30 AM
10:30 AM
2:30 PM
9:00 PM
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
7:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:30 AM
11:30 AM
3:30 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
LOWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:30 PM
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
4:30 PM
50th Anniversary Ad Hoc: 8/7, 1:30 PM, CC Finance: 8/7, 7 PM, CC Equestrian: 8/8, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 8/8, 7 PM, CC Clubhouse: 8/9, 1 PM, CH Honor Awards: 8/10, 10:30 AM, CC Community/Youth: 8/10, 7 PM, WC Tennis: 8/14, 4 PM, CC External Affairs: 8/14, 7 PM, CC Rules: 8/15, 4 PM, CC Lakes: 8/15, 7 PM, WC M&E: 8/16, 7 PM, M-CR
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2017 LOWA Men’s and Senior Men’s Club Championship
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Sign-up: August 2nd to 16th , 2017 Cost: $30.00 per person (+) Green Fee and Cart Handicaps will be from August 15th LOWA Ladies Club Championship is a (2) day event. This event is for 18 hole and 9 hole golfers. Winner’s names will be added to the Official Trophy in the Pro Shop. All other ties in flights will split the sweeps winnings.
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August 19 and 20, 2017 Sign-up: September 2nd to 16th Cut-off: Noon August 16th Cost: $30.00 per person (+) Green Fee and Cart Handicaps will be from August 15th, 2017 LOWA Men’s and Senior Men’s Division for the Club Championship is a (2) day event. This event is for 18 holes. Winner’s names will be added to the Official Trophy in the Pro Shop. All other ties in flights will split the sweeps winnings.
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Shotgun at 5:00 pm Sign up in the Pro Shop or contact Janet Thompson at 972-6758 for more information
August 19 and 20, 2017
2017 LOWA LGA Club Championship
LCC Meeting: 8/16, 7:30 PM, WC LCC Hearing: 8/16, 8 PM, WC ECC: 8/17, 8:30 AM, WC Golf: 8/21, 3 PM, WC Elections: 8/22, 10 AM, WC
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FISHING WITH LOUIE THE OUT OF THE NORM SHOW
Friday Night 9 Hole Couples Event
Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FC Fareways Cafe HF Hollyfield Park Locust Grove Elementary LGES School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
Annual Meeting of Members of the Association Monday, September 4, 10 AM, CC
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LOWA Regular LOWA Board Meeting Saturday, August 5, 10 AM, CC
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Tree Pruning - All Classes Tree Maintenance & Preservation Hazardous Take Downs Backyard & Building Lot Cleanup Stump Removal
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Yard Work Mulching Fall Clean-Up Sidewalks/ Walkways
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Retaining Walls Snow Removal Estate Clean-Up Right of Ways Cleaned & Cleared
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Notice of Meetings & Events Saturday, August 5 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214. Tuesday, August 8 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
LOW Community
Wednesday, August 9 5-6 PM Civic Club Reception for LOWA Committee Members (CH). Info: Pat 540-735-7998. Thursday, August 10 6:30-9 PM Pool and Pizza Teen Party (SB Pool), free. Friday, August 11 12:45 PM Garden Club Meeting (CH). Info: Jan 972-1630. 7 PM Concert on the Point, Island Gerry Duo. Saturday, August 12 9 AM Tennis Social (HF). Info: Dale 220-3726. 9-4 PM Children’s Adaptive Ski Event (CH Dock). 5 PM Good Time Cruise-In (LG Town Center). Info: goodtimecruisers.webs.com. 6-10 PM Clubhouse Luau (CH) Reservations: Call 972-2221
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Monday, August 14 9:30 AM Tennis Youth Clinic (HF). Info: 972-9680. Tuesday, August 15 9:30 AM Tennis Youth Clinic (HF). Info: 972-9680. Wednesday, August 16 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214. Saturday, August 19 8 AM-1 PM LOW Lioness Food Drive (Front Gate parking area). 6-9 PM Family Field Day (SB), free.
Aerobics Exercising for Health
$
Deadline for submissions to the September 1 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 21.
Time
Day
LOWC
8:30-9:30 AM
M, W, F
Contact Church 972-9060
CC
10:30 AM
M, TH
Donna 972-1977
Horseshoes for Fun
HF
9 AM
TU, TH
Ron 412-2872
Joggers Club
Call
TBD
TBD
Diane 540-388-2930
Kayak Club
Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch
7 PM 10 AM
TU F
Dave 972-3143
CC
9:30 AM-5 PM 12-2:30 PM
M-F TH
Greg 540-388-2540 or John 540-229-7940
Pickleball Play Beginner Class Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 972-1734 or 972-9060
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
John 540-229-7940
Square Dancers LOW Social Club
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
2nd/ 4th/5th F
Linda 571-328-9247
Square DancersLords & Ladies
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
1st/3rd F
Sims 972-3187/Haring 972-1924
Frances 972-5435
Stretch and Flex
LLCH
8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
$
CC
7 PM
TU, TH
Mike 540-710-3318
Tae Kwon Do (12-adult) $
CC
8 PM
TU, TH
Mike 540-710-3318
Volleyball Adult/coed
CC
7-11 PM
SU
Michael 809-7406
Walkers Club
Call for location
9 AM
M, W, SA
Diane 540-388-2930
Tae Kwon Do (8-11)
Water Fitness (seasonal) $
Clubhouse Pool
9 and 10 AM
M, W, F
Carol 972-6739
Yoga – Intermediate
CC
9-10:15 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
CC
10:30-11:45 AM
W
Rebekah 908-358-8406
$
Yoga – Beginner
$
9-10:15 AM F 6-7 PM TH ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change) Yoga – All Levels
$
CC CC
Rebekah 908-358-8406
Location
Time
Day
Contact
AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Carolyn 972-3306
Art for Fun
CC
1:30-3 PM
TH
Elaine 540-845-4127
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Bob 972-8211
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Jim 202-365-7554
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Pat 972-2870
Book Club
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
Alice 972-4782
Book Club at LOW
CC
7 PM
1st/3rd M
Alan 972-2168
Chess Club
Burger King
6:30-8:30 PM
2nd/4th/5thTU
Matthew 540-659-3414
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
LLCH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282 Rochelle 972-3438
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 972-2737
Eclectic Book Club
Call for location
7:30 PM
Last W
Geraldine 540-388-2449
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
Community Center 972-9680
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 972-1630
Investment Club
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 972-0395
CC
10 AM
W
Sylvia 972-9680
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 972-1630
LOW Fliers R/C Club
CC
5-8 PM
3rd F
Terry 412-760-4593 Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 412-9952
Knitting & Crocheting
Deadline for submissions to the August 18 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 7.
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Calendar of Events SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
$
LOW Lioness Club
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
12:30-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240 Jessica 703-297-6784
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Bob 972-5928
Photography Group
FC
7 PM
1st/3rd TU
Bill 540-834-9866
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Connie 972-0083
Susannah Chandler DAR
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Robbie Rokosz 972-4512
TOPS weigh in/meeting $
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Dick 308-5507
Woodworkers Shop
Compactor Bldg.
9 AM
2nd SA
Hal 972-9803
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Hal 972-9803
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
AARP Smart Driver Course for Seniors
AARP Program Tailored for Everyone
by Madeline Salustri, Member, AARP 5239
Seniors, refresh your driving skills Friday, August 25, from 9 AM to 5 PM in Classroom 2 at the Community Center. You will learn: Defensive driving strategies New traffic laws and rules of the road Ways to handle highway traffic, rightof-ways, and blind spots on today’s roads How to reduce your chance of having a crash or committing a traffic violation Upon completion, you could receive a multi-year discount on your car liability insurance that is good for three years. The one-day course includes a working lunch. Please bring a brown bag lunch and snack since there will be no time to go out to lunch. You must be present the entire class time to be credited with completion. The cost is $15 for national AARP members and $20 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to AARP. To register call Su at 540 208-1914(cell) and mail check to Su Bielmeier, AARP Instructor, at 1310 Eastover Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. On August 25, please bring your driver’s license and national AARP card (if applicable). The LOW Lion’s Club hosts this course.
Lindsey Martin Pugliese, a nutritionist with Giant Foods, will present a program to inform and entertain AARP members at the LOWA Clubhouse on Monday, August 21. Like all AARP programs, the 10 AM meeting is open to everyone. We invite you to join us in the Great Room for this meeting. In fact, come at 9:30 AM for a pre-meeting round of delicious snacks and warm fellowship. Pugliese has a B.S. in Dietetics from Radford University and an M.S. degree from Marshall University. She served a ten-month Li internship at Marshall. She professes a passion for n d s ey M ar finding healthy alternatives for favorite dishes and has tin P u g li e s e a special interest in weight loss and management for all age groups. She has been a Registered Dietitian for nine years and has been employed by Giant Foods since April. She heads a new program with a mission of service to the community. She will discuss steps to a healthier lifestyle, with an emphasis on foods that enrich the body. She always includes those foods we call “treats!” When you join us for this program, ask about membership in the local AARP Chapter. All adults are eligible to become members. Those under 50 years of age may join as associate members. We will welcome you on August 21 for a fun and informative morning. For further information contact Tina Aris, program chair, at 972-2016. Paid Advertisement
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Gardening in the 21st Century
MGA News
by Bill McClellan, Communications, MGA
David Roos will be the guest speaker at our August 11 meeting. His presentation will highlight ways to avoid polluting our lakes. Those who heard him speak at the National Garden Club Convention in Richmond assure us he is an entertaining speaker with a welcome sense of humor. While the club didn’t meet in July, not all members took the month off. A July 4th bake sale at the point not only was a fund-raising success, but also good PR, and we were joined by two new members! The Garden Club meets at 12:45 PM in the Clubhouse Great Hall. The meeting starts at 1 PM, and refreshments and socialization follow the meeting, so remember to eat before you come (but leave ample room for the goodies). Visitors are welcome. If you miss a meeting, don’t forget you may check out our monthly newsletter on our LOWA website, under Clubs. Remember that the Garden Club supports our local food bank, so bring along your donations. Cereal and canned vegetables are always welcome.
The Men’s Golf Association held its annual Member Plus (member/guest and member/member) golf tournament on the perfect weather days of July 15-16. Twenty two teams entered and were divided into three flights by total team handicap. Flight one winners were Dan Cronin and Matt Hibbs with a low gross score of 143, Low net was claimed by Earl Porter and Don Bailey with a score of 128. Second low net belonged to the team of Chuck Liddick and Mike Snelson with a score of 129. The second flight winners were Leo Maruschak and Bernie Hamilton at low gross of 149, George Brock and Jack Helms took low net with a score of 122 while second low net went to the team of Don Smith and Bob Hoh who scored 125. The third low net was Matt McKenna and Gene Mulholland at 127. In the third flight, Lark Ahn and Deo Hardman were the low gross winners at 157 and Steve Alvo and Ed Wacyda took low net with a score of 123. Pete Hruskoci and Chuck Marmor were second low net at 127. A great time was had by all participants. Upcoming events include the Men’s and Senior Men’s Club Championship August 19 and 20. The Pappy Yokum Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 6 with a 9 AM shotgun start, so gents, git yer Daisy y Mae invited early.
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The President’s Cup Tournament is under way. If you were unable to play last Tuesday, August 1, you can still participate on the 8th and 15th since the best two scores of the three days will determine the winners. The next event for the LGA is the annual Member/Member Tournament on Tuesday, August 29. Now is the time to partner up with another LGA member. The deadline to sign up is August 22. The cost is $20 per person plus applicable greens fees. The format is Best Ball of the Twosome with prizes for low gross and low net. The teams will be flighted according to combined handicaps. There will be a social gathering on Monday, August 28 from 4 to 6 PM at the Woods Center. All LGA members are invited. However, if you are not participating in the tournament, the cost for the social is $5. Look for the sign-up sheet and more details in the ladies’ lounge at the Woods Center. Make your checks out to LOW LGA and place them in the box in the ladies’ lounge. Be sure to save the date, Tuesday, September 19, for the St. Jude Golf Tournament. Further details will be coming at a later date. Plan to come on out, have fun and help the children!
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Attention mothers-to-be, moms of babies, and moms of preschoolers! MOPS is getting ready to start meeting again! What is MOPS, you ask? MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) International is a grassroots movement that believes better moms make a better world. We are a group of local moms that meet regularly, giving us a chance to develop friendships, receive teachings about interesting topics relevant to our stage of life, explore our creative side, and be part of a solid support system. They say it takes a village to raise a child. We are a faith-founded group that welcomes ALL women. Best of all? Childcare is provided free of charge in our MOPS Kids program. Imagine a few hours where you can hold a conversation that doesn’t have to include Elmo or a potty, and your child is enriched in a loving, preschool-type environment. Join us for our meet and greet play date to find out more and meet new friends on Wednesday, August 23, between 9:30 AM and 1 PM at Greensprings Park. We officially start meeting at Lake of the Woods Church in the Founder’s Room every first and third Wednesday from 9:15 to 11:15 AM starting September 6. For additional questions, email mops@lowchurch.org.
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The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1885 is looking for former and new members. All meetings of the chapter are open to members, their guests and potential members. All individuals who are current or retired federal employees are eligible to join NARFE and our chapter. Benefits offered to National Members include the voice of our NARFE Headquarters in Congress to lobby for our salaries, annuities and health plans. In addition, you get an information-packed magazine with useful information about current issues affecting federal employees or annuitants. If you are a NARFE member of another chapter, you may join our chapter as an Associate Member by paying $5 per year. If you are not eligible to join NARFE, you may join our chapter as a Social Member. Associate and/or Social Members pay a $5 dues per year. The application for Associate or Social Membership can be obtained by contacting Clifton D. Wilks. The easiest way to join national NARFE is by using the website: www. narfe.org/join. Membership in NARFE is $40 per year and chapter membership is an additional $5. When joining via the narfe.org website, don’t forget to enter the number 1885 in the window marked Enroll Me in Chapter. If you have questions, please contact Clifton D. Wilks, oldbones66@outlook. com, (540) 412-5764, Nick Duy at jnduy@comcast.net (540) 972-0350, or Mary Kay Wilks, at marywilks@comcast. net (540) 412-5764.
LOW Ladies ’n Friends is a senior ladies bowling league that meets at the AMF Bowling Center in Fredericksburg each Monday from 10 AM to noon. Teams of three ladies bowl three games each week, for 27 weeks. The season ends by April 1. The 2017-2018 Season will begin on Monday September 18. A planning meeting will take place Monday, September 11, at 10 AM at the lanes to confirm returning teams, review league rules, review weekly costs and meet any new members. Free bowling will be available for team members after the meeting, so bring your equipment or plan to rent shoes. Membership is open. Ladies who are interested in joining the league should contact Kathy Smith at 972-3093 or kunze1471@comcast.net. You may join as a team of three, or as an individual willing to be placed on a team. If you bowled last season as a sub and wish to change your status to member please contact me ASAP.
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Selven Powell Memorial Golf Tournament by Su Bielmeier, Lions Club
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The Selven Powell Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the LOW Lions Club, will be held Friday, Sept. 15, at Lake of the Woods Golf Course. It’s time to sign up for the 4-person, co-ed scramble format. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 1 PM and a Putting Contest that begins at 11 AM. The cost for the tournament is $65 per player—same as last year. This fee includes green and cart fees and dinner after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to teams finishing in first, second, and third place, and for closest-tothe-pin and closest-to-the-line for both men and women. Put your own foursome together or sign up individually. Sign up using the registration form on the Lions website: lowlions.org, at the Pro Shop, or the Velona Building on Saturdays, or call Lion Lee at 443-417-0823. Play golf with your friends, win prizes, and support your community. This annual Lions event supports grants and scholarships to local educational programs. This year the LOW Lions awarded grants to Orange County teachers as well as scholarships to Orange County High School seniors and Germanna Community College students. Help us continue to support our Orange teachers to enrich their educational programs and help the college students’ tuition needs. If you don’t play golf, please ask your family, friends, and neighbors to support this Lions Fund Raiser.
Cathy Gillespie to Visit LOW by Connie Buttimer, President, SARWC
On Wednesday, August 23 the Susan Allen Republican Women’s Club will welcome Cathy Gillespie, wife of Ed Gillespie who is running for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The luncheon will be held in the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse with check-in and social at 11:30 AM. Lunch will be served at noon. Mrs. Gillespie will share her husband’s message of economic growth and more freedom for all Virginians. We will also welcome Orange County District 5 Supervisor Lee Frame, who will catch us up on the latest news from Orange County. The menu is Chicken Piccata Jasmine Rice, Peas, Salad with Ranch or Pomegranate Dressing, Rolls and Butter, Blueberry Pie and Beverages. Call Toni Ruther at 972-0295 to make a reservation by Friday, August 18. Then, mail a check for $21 per person to SARWC, PO Box 803, Locust Grove, VA 22508. At a breakfast on Saturday, September 16, we will welcome Dr. Edwin Meese, a prominent conservative leader, thinker and elder statesman. Meese is the Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. As both Attorney General and counselor to Reagan, he was a member of the Cabinet and the National Security Council. Circle your calendar and call Toni Ruther now so you won’t miss these events. For the breakfast meeting, reservations are required by Friday, September 8 and the price is $21 per person.
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Sept. 9, 7-9 PM, Annual Music by Moonlight Concert. Featuring Fredericksburg Big Band. Benefiting Camp Happyland. Presented by Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA). Hurkamp Park (Prince Edward St), Fredericksburg. Concert is free. Come early and bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Games and crafts for the kids. Food available from Palmetto Seafood & Barbecue Company. Special Reserved Tables with amenities are available for groups of four or eight for a fee. Contact Debbie Bliss, 540-2730971. Donations Accepted. Sept. 15, The Selven Powell Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the LOW Lions, LOW Golf Course. 1 PM Shotgun Start and 11 AM Putting Contest. Coed-4 person Scramble. Get a team together or we will pair you up. $65/person (same as last year) includes: green/cart fees/ dinner/ prizes. All monies raised will be used to support local charities. Register at the Pro Shop or go to lowlions.org. Good Time Cruisers Car Show, second Saturday of each month, April thru Oct, 5 PM till sundown at the Locust Grove Town Center at Rtes 20 and 611. Family friendly, bring the kids, show your special car. Car awards, prize drawings and classic rock music. Proceeds go to LOW F&R Squad, LG Food Pantry, and local charities. LOW Directory. The directory is on sale for $10 at Member Services area in the lower level Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com. Bargains! The Lions Velona Building at the trash compactor is open for sales and drop-offs on Saturdays each month from 9 AM to noon. To arrange a donation pickup, call Cindy at 972-1187. For available furniture sales, call Rick Rappoport 540-316-1398 or Stan 412-9854. To check available household items, call Rich T., 540-538-8767. Cause 4 Paws. We are in need of volunteers, cat food, and monetary donations. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations are tax deductible as we are a 501(c) (3) charity. Info: LA, 972-4960 or Darlene, 972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM at the Ferris Bldg. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 972-4338; Sherri, 412-9854; or Helene, 412-0798. Cars for Homes. Donate your car, boat, RV, trailer. Proceeds go to Orange County Habitat for Humanity. Call 877-277-4344, and they will pick up. All donations are tax-deductible. O.C. Humane Society. Volunteers needed to do dog adoptions at PetSmart on weekends and/or transport cats during the week to PetSmart stores. Donations are taxdeductible, we are a 50l(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations can be mailed to OCHS, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: 540-672-0069. orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org.
Human Services Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon., at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Meeting every Wed. and Fri., at 7 PM at 32345 Constitution Hwy. Suite O. Info: LOW Church 972-9060. Alzheimer & Dementia Support Group: Third Wed. at 10 AM, Room 210. Info: LOW Church 972-9060. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Meets third Tues., 6:30-7:30 PM, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr. Free. Learn tools needed in each stage of the disease to support both care partners and those diagnosed. Open to all. By Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Groups. Call to confirm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@rrcsb.org. Healing Hearts Grief Support Group: Tues., 7 PM, LOW Church Library. Weekly support group for anyone grieving the death of someone close. Please call Lynn, 972-7714, before attending. Looking for a Baby Sitter? The Lake Youth Foundation has a list of students who have taken their Super Sitter class with lessons in fire safety, first aid and CPR, practiced handling babies with confidence, and learned fun activities for children. Info: Diane, 972-8634, or email LYF at info@lakeyouth.org. LOWLINC - Non-profit service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits, and referrals to vetted vendors. Fee-based. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit LOWlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind LG Town Center, Rt. 20. first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon; second and fourth Wed. from 4-6 PM; last Sat. from 9 AM to noon. Clients may come to the pantry two times each month. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Dave, 972-9657.
Deadline for submissions to the August 18 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 7. Deadline for submissions to the September 1 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, August 21.
LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM-noon on Sat. at the Velona Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, contact Dave at 9722125, or Susan at 972-2772. If Contact Points are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group. Free support group meeting on the first and third Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM, at Wilderness Library. Open to care takers, parents or concerned family members who may have someone in their family who currently has or is in recovery from a mental illness. Info: Bobbie 540-222-2808. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon-Thurs, by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Volunteers needed. Info: Dorren Brown, 672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tues. every other month in the lower level Clubhouse, from 1-7 PM. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, at least 18 years of age, and weigh at least 110 pounds. The next blood drive will be Sept. 26. Info: Lalli, 540-241-9426. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 972-0726, or Ed 724-523-5255. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon.-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours notice. Free Service (but donations are encouraged) 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, 972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com.
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Aug. 6, New Hope Baptist Church, 32250 Old Plank Road, Locust Grove, will host its annual Homecoming Sunday, August 6 at 11 AM. Revival services will be held Monday, August 7, through Friday, August 11, nightly at 7 PM. All are welcome! For more information, contact info@newhopebapt.org. Aug. 19, LOW Lioness Food Drive, Saturday, August 19, from 8 AM-1 PM. Parking area across from the Security Office. Please stop by with your donations. Thank you for your support The LOW Eclectic Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM. Book schedule: Aug. 30: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly; Sept. 27: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan. Contact Geraldine at geraldinestarot@gmail.com for location information or to be placed on the email notification list. Ski Club Practice is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM to dusk and Saturday mornings from 8-11 AM. We ask that boaters look for the red flags flying at the dock, and if they are, approach the main dock with caution as there will be boats and skiers in the water. We understand on Thursdays the main dock is a busy place. The Ski Club will be happy to assist members docking to enjoy the Clubhouse during the busy times. Hopefully, you can enjoy our kids practicing during your dinner! LOW Square Dance Club. FREE Modern Western Square Dance Introductory Sessions held in the Lower Level Clubhouse. Drop by on any of these Fridays at 7:30 PM: Aug. 11; Aug. 25; Sept. 8. Learn a few easy square dance steps, meet our friendly community and have some light refreshments. Square Dancing is for having fun, making friends, and exercising your brain and your body. Text (or Call) at 571-328-9247, or email lowsquaredanceclub@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP for one of our free sessions. All are welcome. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ lowsquaredance/. Entry forms for the Lake of the Woods Visual Art Council Show and Sale Sept. 16 and 17 are available at the Holcomb Building lower level foyer and at the Community Center. Questions? Jan Moore 972-9355 or Sallie Wallace 972-0412. Entry deadline is Sept. 9. Sept. 16, AARP-sponsored Baseball Game Trip, Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers; $75/pp. includes round-trip motorcoach transportation and ticket. Info/reserve: John Trach, 972-4883 or Dave Kraus, 571-334-4913. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place unused hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at Wells Fargo Bank, Wilderness Pharmacy, LOW Hair Studio, and LOW Security.
Lions Furniture Pickup & Yard Sale The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture & merchandise at the Velona Building (on Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations can be dropped off on Saturday’s from 8 AM to 11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Lion Cindy at 540-972-1187. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity, donations are tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same Location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM 100% of the proceeds from our sales go directly to helping the people of LOW and Orange County.
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To reserve meeting space in all facilities: Woods Center, Community Center, Lower Level Clubhouse, and Sweetbriar Park/Pavilion, contact Sylvia at 972-9680, or see “Forms” at LOWA.org.
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This viewpoint is in response to the viewpoint submitted by in the July issue of the Lake Currents. I am not going to take issue with the comments. Rather to explain why many members are ‘Revolting”. They are protesting is because the board has approved a major, very expensive project, and are not allowing any input on the decision from the members. Two Hundred and Forty years ago we fought a war with England on this same issue. Albert J. Mayott
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Market analysts, financial planners, and portfolio managers are warning that our unusually high US market is due for a course correction. Should the market tumble, LOW seniors with public sector pensions will be just fine. Not so for many seniors living on social security or dividends from investment portfolios, they will not fare well. The LOW Board is about to borrow millions of dollars that will impact disproportionately those LOW members least able to endure that financial burden. Is this the time to replace an amenity that is perfectly serviceable? The fitness center can be moved to the community center for the cost of the move. The pool can stay where it is at no cost. Building a new pool and fitness center will place our most vulnerable citizens in financial jeopardy. Michael P. Balzano I would like to address the lack of sidewalks in our community. I see a lot of people jogging and, during the school year, kids walking to/from the bus but they all have to do this along road due to not having sidewalks. I understand that LOW is very large and it would cost a considerable amount of time to put sidewalks throughout the community but I believe that it would be much safer for the individuals walking along the road and for the drivers who either have to drive around the pedestrian or slow to a crawling pace and hold up traffic. I don’t believe that I have been to any other community such as LOW that doesn’t have sidewalks at least along main roads and other areas that lead to bus stops. I believe the members of our community would greatly benefit from having sidewalks throughout our community, especially for our school-aged children. Jennifer Herbert Last Sunday I invited my grandsons over for an afternoon swim. When we got to the entrance we were told we were not permitted to use the pool. Apparently, the ID I had used a couple of days earlier was now invalid and I had missed the deadline for getting an updated ID. Although I provided my Virginia Driver’s License (with photo), and my original LOW ID with the 2017/18 sticker, and promised to get my updated ID as soon as the Holcomb Building opened the next morning, we were not permitted to enter the pool area. The young people at the entrance were very pleasant and, I’m sure, just “following orders.” I think a little flexibility in this situation was called for. The minor oversight of missing an arbitrary deadline should not have resulted in denial of use of the facilities by a resident in good standing. At times, the overzealous desire to demand adherence to policies and procedures overrides common sense. I think that was the case in this instance. Louise Marahrens
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Civic Club Honors LOWA Committee Members by Pat Licata, Civic Club Member
The LOWA Board of Directors will join the Civic Club in honoring the more than 200 members who serve on Lake of the Woods committees. A reception recognizing our committee members will be held at the Clubhouse on Wednesday, August 9, from 5 to 6 PM. All Lake of the Woods residents are cordially invited to show their appreciation for our neighbors who spend a substantial amount of time and effort making Lake of the Woods such a great place to live. Volunteers serve on 21 committees which meet at least once per month. Most committees are comprised of seven voting members, plus alternates and advisors. The committees serve as advisors to the Board of Directors. Since committees reconstitute next month, this is the perfect opportunity for the community to say “thank you” to those people who have represented us so well during the past year. “Be Concerned, Be Informed, Be Involved” is the motto of the LOW Civic Club, which hosts monthly speakers and provides an open forum where homeowners can learn about issues that affect their lives, interests, and investment in the LOW community. The reception to recognize LOWA committee members is open to all residents. We hope to see you at the Clubhouse, Wednesday, August 9!
SOLOs Summertime… by Judy Ayers, SOLOs Club
....and the livin’ is easy, if you can stay out of the heat with a good book! Or, if you’re single and want to get to know some other single folks, our group meets each week for supper at a local restaurant. We sometimes go to Fredericksburg or Culpeper for an evening out. We’d love to have you join us so we can get to know you. Check out our plans for August and give Judy (972-3468) a call to find out more about our group. Our August meetings are: Wed., Aug. 9 - O’Charley’s in Central Park. RSVP to Bob, 972-9971 or lernerbobl@aol.com. Meet to carpool in the lower level parking lot at 5:15 PM or meet at the restaurant at 5:45 PM. Wed., Aug. 16 - Mama’s Restaurant in the Locust Grove Town Center on Rt. 20. RSVP to Bob and meet there at 5:15 PM. Wed., Aug. 23 - Clearwater Grill on Rt. 3 on the right as you leave the Lake. RSVP to Bob and meet there at 5:15 PM. Wed., Aug. 30 - Supper at Fareways Café, followed by a trip to the Cool Zone on Rt. 20 for ice cream. Please let Bob know if you plan to be at Fareways so we have some idea of numbers.
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Five letters were submitted to Viewpoints, and all have been printed. Lake Currents prints all Viewpoints submitted that meet Viewpoints Guidelines. The comments and opinions offered by individual members do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association. Letters for publication should be limited to 175 words or less, be submitted by a member in good standing with the association, and emailed to LakeCurrents@LOWA.org. Letters are published as submitted and not subject to editing, except where required to conform to Board approved guidelines. Letters must include writer’s name, lot and section number.
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I’ve been a resident here for forty years. Lake of the Woods remains a beautiful place but the dues are out of control. We have way too many employees and a ridiculous amount of equipment and vehicles. Every effort should be made to contract out the majority of jobs. By doing that we can easily afford the improvements to our amenities without added expense. I’m sure the members would love to see a print out of just the jobs available in LOWA and the attached salaries and benefits. It’s out of control! It should all be put out for competitive bid. Charles Wientjes
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LOW Lions Host OCSS Foster Family Picnic
by Claudia Low, Member, LOW Lioness Club
by Dick Gullickson, LOW Lions, and Victoria Tidman, Orange County Social Services
As we celebrate Lake of the Woods’ 50th Anniversary, let’s all get together and fill the Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry. The Lake of the Woods Lioness Club would like your help re-stocking the shelves in the Food Pantry. With your generous donations we will be able to help those in need. The Lioness Club will be collecting food on Saturday, August 19 from 8 AM-1 PM in the parking area directly across from the Front Gate Security Office. Following is a list of possible donations that are needed in the Pantry: Instant mashed potatoes Boxed dinners and side items Gravy – prepared and mixes Canned vegetables Peanut butter Jelly Cereal Dry and canned beans Soup (please, not tomato) Pasta Spaghetti Sauce Apple sauce – small lunch size and large jars Fruit – small lunch size and larger cans Oatmeal Individual size bags of chips Granola bars Monetary Donations, either cash or checks made payable to the Lions Wilderness Food Pantry will be greatly appreciated. If you are a proud owner of a flourishing garden and can’t eat everything, please consider donating those items to the food pantry. Who doesn’t like a nice bright red tomato or other fresh vegetables and fruit. Please stop by Saturday, August 19 to drop off your donations. You won’t even have to get out of your car; one of our lovely Lioness will come to your car, pick up your donation and give you a small token of our appreciation. Please pass along the date and information to your friends, family and neighbors.Thank you for supporting our Wilderness Food Pantry Food Drive.
The LOW Lions were pleased to host a picnic for Orange County foster families on June 25. Five foster families participated and the kids, parents, OCSS staff members, and Lions volunteers enjoyed a day of fun in the sun and on the water. At times it seemed that every family member was paddling around Marina Cove at LOW on a kayak, paddle board, pedal boat, or float while our fleet of pontoon boats provided rides around the lake.
OCSS provides financial support to enable the needs of these important children to be met. Medical and dental needs are met through Medicare. Training classes take place four times per year. There is a class this fall that will be held at The LOW Church. If you can provide loving support and a stable and nurturing home to meet the temporary needs of children who have been uprooted, please contact Vicky Tidman at 540-672-1155, ext 8101.
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Hi, all joggers! I would like to invite you to come e and be a part of the Joggers Club. Get together to jog in great locations at the lake and have great conversation with your fellow joggers. There’s quite a few of us out there. It’s great fun to get together, kick up a little dust and enjoy some good conversation and -before you know it - your jog is over and you not only got in a great workout, but also met some new friends. I know a lot of joggers go it alone, and that’s okay, but it is really very pleasurable to jog with someone else and get a great jog to boot, so, for time and location, call Diane Clauson, 540-388-2930.
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8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS One member spoke in favor of the proposal to replace the Clubhouse Area Recreation Complex due to aging infrastructure. 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS Director Hoh offered a suggestion on ways other homeowner associations handle maintenance of private lots through an annual fee. 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, August 5, 2017 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 8:30 a.m. Open Session: 10:00 a.m. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Secretary
property values throughout the community. Several others spoke against the estimated high cost and asked that the Planning Committee reissue their Survey on financing the project so more members could respond. One member provided clarification of the request to amend Regulation XVI, regarding fire pits. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Directing Committees to Provide Input on Strategies for Overarching Goals. (D-17-62) Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, that the Board forward the adopted Overarching Goals with strategies to all Committees for comments by October 2, for consideration by the Board at their mid-October Board meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Approving the Annual Property and Liability Insurance Package for August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. (D-17-63) Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the annual property and liability insurance package for the period covering August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 7.2 Consideration of Authorizing the Sale of LOWA-owned Lot 13, Section 10 to an Adjacent Property-owner. (Special Resolution 2017-13) (D-17-64) Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2017-13, a Special Resolution, authorizing the sale of Association-owned Lot 13 in Section 10. 7.3 Consideration of Authorizing the Transfer of $223,441 from the New Construction and Renovation Reserve. (Resolution 2017-14) D-17-65) Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2017-14, a General Resolution, authorizing the transfer of $223,441 from the New Construction and Renovation Reserve as follows: 1) $36,274 to the Unrestricted Operating Cash to meet cash reserve requirements; and 2) $187,167 to the Repair and Replacement Reserve to be earmarked for the Clubhouse Area Recreation Project. 7.4 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance. (D-17-66) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize entry of the lots identified as Case numbers 17-0718-01 and 17-0718-02 on or after July 18, 2017, and direct the lots be mowed and cleared of debris, and the properties be billed for the costs related to such work in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Restrictive Covenants. 7.5 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to Regulation XVI: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures, Regarding Fire Pits. (D-17-67) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA attorney the proposed amendments to Regulation XVI: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures, regarding fire pits. 7.6 Consideration of Ratifying the Drainage Easement Relocation Agreement dated June 23, 2017 for Section 14, Lot 118. (D-17-68) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board ratify the action of the Board President to record the deed of easement for Section 14, Lot 118. 7.7 Consideration of Approving a Contract for Ditch Reconstruction. (D-17-69) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve a contract with Finish Line Environmental of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in an amount not to exceed $127,000, for ditch reconstruction, funds to come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve. 7.8 Consideration of Authorizing Expenditures for Computer Switches for the Holcomb Building and the Clubhouse in the Amount of $4,500, Funds to Come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve. (Resolution 2017-15) Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2017-15, a General Resolution, authorizing the purchase of two computer switches in the amount of $4,500, funds to come from the Repair and Replacement Reserve.
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Members of the Lake of the Woods Visual Arts Council (LOWVAC) are hard at work planning for exciting changes to our annual showcase. Our plans include a new location and new, earlier time. For 34 years the annual event has taken place in the lower level of the Clubhouse and was held in October. Familiar support systems for hanging paintings and layout of exhibits were modified, but similar all those years. Now that the location has changed to the Community Center, new systems and floor plans are required. Pete Brown, oil painter and veteran of art shows in NC, and Patty Bell, watercolorist, who has organized art shows in her previous home, have developed plans for improved viewing of exhibits. Pete devised a cable system to use along two walls of the room and constructed free standing cloth covered racks. Patty has mapped out a plan suitable for a variety of exhibits. Since the show is earlier, entry forms were out sooner, and entry deadline is September 9. Here is the opportunity for all LOW residents to show paintings, photography, needlework, wood work or any other art or craft creation. LOW has many talented folks! Don’t be shy, whether you are a beginning hobbyist, or professional, all are welcome. Entry forms, with complete information about the show are available in the foyer of the lower level Holcomb Building and the Community Center. Mark your calendars for the Art Show September 16, 10 AM-6 PM and September 17, 10 AM-3 PM at the Community Center. Questions? Call Jan Moore 972-9355 or Sallie Wallace 972-0412.
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CIRA Chapter Meeting: All Invited
Lions Service Includes Medical Equipment Residents May Borrow by Jerry Davis, Lion
On September 8, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirees of the VA Battlefields Chapter will welcome John Bennett to speak on The Militarization of CIA – Myth or Reality? Bennett retired from the CIA in 2013 after a 33-year career in the clandestine service. His assignments included serving as Director of the National Clandestine, Deputy of the NCS for Community Humint, Chief of Special Activities Division, and Deputy Chief of Africa Division. Bennett is currently serving on the editorial board of the intelligence community’s professional journal, Studies in Intelligence, and on the Board of Directors of the CIA Retirees Association. Lunch will be served at the LOW Clubhouse with a choice of Herb Roasted Pork Loin or Tilapia Thermidor for $23 per meal. Your meal will also include salad, vegetables, tea/coffee, and dessert. Open bar will begin 11 AM, with lunch at noon, followed by Mr. Bennett’s talk. If you are interested in attending our luncheon to hear Mr. Bennett, please send your check with your meal selection to Bruce Bixby, 310 Liberty Blvd, Locust Grove, VA 22508 BEFORE 1 September and make your check out to CVBC. If you have questions, please contact either Steve Logan at 972 1714 or Carla Wascalus at 972-3436.
For many of the 35 years that the LOW Lions Club has been serving the community, the club has provided needed medical equipment on loan to area residents – a classic example of how the club carries out the Lions mission “We Serve.” During the past year, more than 560 residents of LOW have taken advantage of this service, an average of 47 per month, according to Lion David O’Hara, who chairs the committee that has provided an average of 52 hours of service a month. Medical equipment available for loan includes wheelchairs, walkers, canes, toilet seats, shower stools, and many items used during recovery from surgery or illness. The equipment is stored in the Velona-Long Building in the compactor area, and items may be picked up or returned on Saturdays, from 9 AM to noon. David O’Hara or a fellow Lion will be there to answer questions then or at a pre-arranged time by calling 972-2125. Quite a bit of this equipment has been donated over the years, supplemented by many items purchased through the LOW Lions Club budget. With a high volume of activity, O’Hara urges residents who have not returned borrowed items to check their closets, garages, and attics for unused medical equipment to donate or return. This refresher information is shared as part of a series of articles in Lake Currents during the Lions 35th anniversary year.
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1 CALL TAKES Care of It All Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Service and Storm Damage Repairs. We work with your insurance! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 30+ YEARS RESIDENT. Animal Care and House Cleaning. Call Linda 540-220-2138. A STEP UP. Nothing to Imitate. Honest Prices and Honest Work. Interior & Exterior Painting, Tile, Wallpaper. Power Washing, Deck Resurfacing, Repairs & Replacement, Vinyl Railing Systems. Drywall Repairs, Smoke and Water Damage. 30 Plus Years at my Trade. LOW Resident since 1984. 972-4036, 847-5052/Fax. A TOUCH OF CLASS CLEANING by Deborah. 20 years experience LOW. (Cell) 540-8453914 or 540-972-1554. A/C & HEATING Installation/ Repair - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-4063589. A/C and HEAT REPAIR, Call Johnny B. Quick and save $ at 540903-5369. ADDITIONS and DECKSTurning Point Construction, LLC. Class A Contractor. For all your remodeling needs call Michael Phillips at 540-760-7015 or mike. tpoint@hotmail.com. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL-IN-ONE LANDSCAPE Maintenance - We take care of all your lawn and landscape needs. Serving LOW since 1992. Call Dave 540-842-3786. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Interior & exterior painting, power washing, deck staining, carpentry, drywall and plumbing. Tile and remodeling, and more. 540-672-2252. ASK LOGAN about our Discount Prices on Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Junk Removal and Driveway Sealing. Call Johnny B Quick, 540-903-5473. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Class A Licensed/Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafficking. See all our classifieds. AskLukeZello.com, Often Imitated Never Duplicated. 540-406-3589. ASPHALT PAVING, Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. BRICK/STONE Masonry Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589.
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3 LOTS FOR SALE in Section 7. Lot #24, 25 and 27 which are close to the small marina and back gate for convenience. 45k per lot or buy all 3 at a reduced price. Contact Larry at 202-302-6216 or 540-9720922 for more details. 3.27 ACRES, FSBO, Ready to Build on 5274 Burr Hill Rd, Rhoadesville VA, 22542 Orange County. Well, septic, qualifies for 2-BDRM, new circle driveway. Owner financing with deposit. $80,000. 972-7656. LOTS For SALE - Waterview corner 100 Pine Valley Rd $82,000. Near Gate and Clubhouse 4619 Lakeview Pkwy, make offer, $17,000. Culvert In 103 Yorktown Blvd, make offer $19,000. 327 Yorktown Blvd, near pool/park, $19,000. 122 Washington St, beach nearby, $25,000. 3706 Lakeview Pkwy, convenient, $49,900. 1209 Lakeview Pkwy, Water overlook, $65,000. LOW Estate Section 8 Rapidan Rd, $135,000. Waterfront 110 Confederate Cir, $150,000. Call Ruthan O’Toole, Century 21 Redwood Realty, 540-661-6811 or g C21Otoole@gmail.com.
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Recently a company has expressed interest in establishing a solar farm in Orange County. This could involve several hundred acres of solar panels to provide megawatts of electrical power to be fed into the electrical grid passing through the county. As the Orange County ordinances now read, this can be done throughout the county under a Special Use Permit. There are other such installations being built in surrounding counties and the state is encouraging such solar farms by limiting the taxes that localities can impose on these installations. There are a wide variety of issues affecting such projects. In addition to the esthetics of large areas of solar panels in a rural area, there is a concern with the disposal of the installation after its approximate 25-year lifetime. If the solar farm is owned by some limited liability entity, there may be no recourse to the owner for cleanup costs, and the taxpayer could end up with the bill. The Supervisors discussed this at a recent work session and requested the Planning Commission to research the issue and develop a zoning ordinance that would address all the issues. The Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University developed a baseline of the economy for ten counties in our region. These numbers provide the metrics for the Growth and Opportunity Virginia (GO Virginia) evaluation, which is a state and regional initiative to help generate private sector growth and job creation. I thought that the information about Orange County would be of interest. From the year 2000 to 2016, the Orange County population grew from 25,981 to 35,533 or at about a 2.3 percent per year average. However, since 2010, the growth rate has been significantly less at 1.0 percent. As a comparison, the national and Virginia populations have grown at 0.8 percent per year since 2010. Of the other counties in the region, only two have grown faster and three counties actually lost population. Another interesting economic factor is the 2015 per capita income. In Orange County, the per capita income is $42,166. In Virginia it is $52,052 and nationally, $48,112. The ten county region per capita income is $52,038, skewed significantly by Albermarle and Fauquier Counties. Employment trends since 2010 show Orange County growing at 1.6 percent annually with the region, Virginia and national at 1.2 percent, 0.9 percent and 1.4 percent respectively. Commuting patterns are also of interest. Of the people working in Orange County, 38.3 percent live in the county and 61.7 percent live outside the county. Of the people living in Orange County, 26.4 percent work in the county and 73.6 percent work outside the county. Of the people working in Orange County there are 4,538 sole proprietorships making up 31.2 percent of the workforce. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat slips, Ground level decks, Walkways, Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. Licensed and Insured, including Workman Compensation for all employees. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else. LOWA has contracted our services for the past 15-plus years. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build many beautiful docks each year. We do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, and the new LOW Kayak Dock. We recently installed over 1000 ft., of new bulkhead work at Meadow Farms Golf Course. Let us show you why we stay so busy. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Our price, materials, and quality is unmatched. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. C&C DESIGNS - Custom Home Enhancements. Remodeling/ additions, kitchens/bathrooms, custom concrete showers/ countertops, and custom kitchen islands. New concrete and decorative concrete restoration and resurfacing. Decks, retaining walls, and tranquility gardens. Indoor/ outdoor ponds, fountains, waterfalls. Custom Pet Homes and Play areas. Call Curtis 540-903-8219. If You Can Imagine It, I can Make it a Reality. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING For Bathrooms, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request. CHIMNEY REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. CNA LOOKING for private evening job. Available Mon, Wed, Fri, and some weekends. Certified CPR, first aid and years of experience. References available upon request. Call Debbie at 540429-7420. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CRAWLSPACE WATER Issues? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589 CUSTOM HOUSE Painting. Inside and out. Bob Yak & Sons, 540-898-7773. Free estimates. CUSTOM SHARPENING 540308-9895. www.fastsharp.com. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
DOCKS, BULKHEADS, DECKS, and more. Our company has been doing work in LOW since 1976 and has always given our customers affordable, quality and reliable work. Licensed and Insured and we do all of our own work. My Dad started the business in 1976 and I joined him in 1986 when I graduated from Orange County High School. Most of the original bulkheads in LOW were built by me and my Dad and the design for the bulkheads that are used today was created by my Dad, Rixey Almond. Many bulkheads and docks are still standing after 25+ years. We only use large equipment if it is absolutely necessary and then only with the permission of the homeowner. We also do Log Homes, Log Home Repair, Additions, Garages, Barns and no job to small. We will give references upon request or proudly take you to see our work. When you are planning to have work done always compare apples to apples!! Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of insurance are happily provided. Call Almond Construction LLC., Roger Almond 540-207-0979. DONAHUE HOME Improvements - Additions, sunrooms, screen porches, bath remodels, decks. Over 30 years experience. We do it all and do it well! Resident since 1967. 540-2202764. DRAINAGE ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY PAVING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY REPAIR and Resealing, call Johnny B. Quick and save money at 540-903-5369. ELECTRICAL ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. EXCAVATIONS - for WATER Lines, Sewage Lines, Basements, Foundations. Large or small; 12” W, 25” W, or larger. Call Carlos for free estimate, 540-656-6005. FOUNDATION REPAIR - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-4063589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 35 years’ experience. LOW Home Owner. Kenny Skeen, 9724326. HANDYMAN PLUS - 30 year LOW resident and Licensed Contractor. 2-stage pressure washing, Quality painting and staining, Decks and repairs, Screen porches and sunrooms, storage sheds, siding repairs, Doors and locks, gutter guards and cleaning, lighting and plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters, drywall repairs, and more! Call Erich, 972-2664. HOME REPAIRS & UPGRADES - Plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting. Upgrades, kitchens, bathrooms. Small jobs welcome. 540-854-0800.
HOUSE CLEANING! My name is Hope Wilder and my Cleaning Services include deep cleaning your entire home as well as organizing, laundry, dishes, trash, etc. I charge $20/hour. Feel free to contact me anytime via email at hopewilder@ yahoo.com or phone at 540-538-9503. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. KICKING GRASS - Call today to receive a free estimate on all your outdoor needs. From grass to trees, mulch and leafs. Call today for your Grass Kicking, 540-223-5105. L&M CLEANING LADIES. 540718-8261. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, installation, maintenance. Residential, commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING MULCH, double-shredded hardwood. Delivered on dump truck, 17 cu. yds. or 10 cu. yd. size loads. 540825-1472. LAWN MOWING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, 101HP Diesel ODB Municipal 16” Leaf Vacuum. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. LEAF REMOVAL, Call Johnny B. Quick at 540-903-5473, and talk to Logan, Leaf Removal Specialist. LOT CLEAN-UP. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. M.A.N.’S DRYWALL and Home Improvement. Drywall and painting basements and additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Licensed and Insured. All work guaranteed. Absolutely no mark-up or sub markup. Mark, 540-845-1816. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years’ experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MOVING SERVICE. Call Johnny B. Quick, 540-903-5369. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. MULCHING 4 The BEST Price, Ask Logan at Johnny B. Quick, 540903-5473. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING - Interior/Exterior and Home Improvements. Over 30 years in business. 703-966-2744 (Culpeper). PAINTING- PIONEER Painting: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540-220-8439 for free estimate. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589.
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-4063589. PAUL The SERVICE GUY, LLC, 540-845-6389. Handyman Repairs and Services. Yard work, Leaf removal, Brush and Tree removal, Power washing, Electrical repair, Plumbing repair, Gutter Cleaning, garbage disposal repair, junk removal and many other abilities. Insured. Evening and weekend appointments available, call for a free estimate. PET-SITTING - Experienced animal lover, available to babysit your special family member. References available. 10 yrs experience. Call Toni at 540-8417790 so I can help you. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Do you have mold on your siding, rotten wood, that’s a HOA violation. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates. Licensed/Insured. PREMIER ARBOR Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRO SEAL - SEALCOATING and Striping. Driveways, Parking Lots, Walking Paths, Neighborhood Streets. Give your asphalt the protection it deserves! Free Estimates. 540-907-5662 or www. prosealtoday.com. ROOFING & REPAIRS. Install new, skylights. Clean stains. Seamless gutters. 540-972-9444. ROOFING and REPAIRS - No leak guarantee! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SANCHES TREE Service - Tree Removal, Mulch, and Garden Tuneup. Insured. 540-219-5011. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, a LOWLINC ProviderComplete yard care, mulch, power washing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. STANLEY’S LAWN Care Mowing, Weed-Eating, Mulching, Tree Removal, Fertilization, Hedge Trimming. Fully insured, free estimates, references upon request. 540-308-8072, Travis Stanley. THE MASTER’S HANDS - Power washing, Carpentry, Handyman Services. Free Estimates! Kenneth 540-621-6892.
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ANTIQUE bed frame $20, 9723166. FIFTEEN FOOT Canoe in very good condition. $150 OBO. 703 731-6025. FURNITURE FOR SALE, Oak coffee table $95, oak lamp table $75, oak china cabinet $295, Ethan Allen hutch/drop leaf desk $250, maple desk with shelves and chair, $150. Call Linda 610-766-1290. REFRIGERATOR/FRIGIDAIRE, Stainless Steel, Side by Side, 2 y years old, $400, 540-755-2140.
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ESTATE SALE - Saturday, August 5, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at 4022 Lakeview Parkway. Quality Pennsylvania House bedroom, living room, dining room furniture and household items. YARD SALE- August 19, household items, tools, bikes etc. 135 Jefferson Avenue, 9AM-4PM.
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