The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 14, No 17
540.972.2237
Board to Consider Seaplane Landings
LOWA.org
March 31, 2017
LOWA Town Hall Meeting on Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/ Outdoor Recreation Project Wednesday, April 19 7 PM, Community Center
With a last-minute agenda change in response to numerous member requests, the Board of Directors will consider at its Saturday meeting a proposed change to LOWA Regulation X A.4.e (Use of the Lakes), to allow seaplane landings on the main lake three days a week. The change is being made to allow live Maine lobster to be delivered to the Clubhouse. The deliveries will be made using a DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter floatplane operated by MaineAir. Lake users will be advised to remain clear of the Clubhouse Dock area from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day to allow the seaplane access to make the deliveries. For the full wording of the proposed regulation change. See Landings on p. 11
Last Weekend for Early Boat Registration There’s still time to get your boat registered early. Member Services is open Saturday, April 1 from 9 AM-1 PM, to process your request. Decals are available for motorized (orange) and non-motorized (black) watercraft. Please bring your letter with you when registering your boat. All boat decals need to be on boats by May 1 to avoid a potential summons. We recommend that after buying the decal, you apply it immediately to your boat.
1960s Retro Rave! The Low Down on the Sixties Bash: • When: April 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. • Where: LOW Sweetbriar Community Center • Free Admission for all cool cats, chicks, gramps, kids • Dress: Your coolest 1960’s threads (optional) • Special Events: • Best 1960s costume prizes • B101.5 DJ Bill Carroll spinning some hot tunes • Low-cost snacks/drinks from the concession stand • Dance floor if you want to groove • And lots more fun kicks for all you hipsters! SPONSORED BY LOWA COMMUNITY AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
President's Letter 2 Board Agenda 2 Board Minutes 3 General Manager's Column 3 Association News 3-7 Calendar 9-10, 15 Viewpoints 16 Orange County News 21 Classifieds 22-23
March 31 Karaoke at Fareways Café $10 Cover/Buffet 7-11 PM, Woods Center April 1 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center April 19 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
April 19 Town Hall Meeting on Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/ Outdoor Recreation Project 7 PM, Community Center
Members: Lake Currents can be read online at: LOWA.org/Lake-Living/Lake-Currents
April 28 Coffee & Conversation with Board Members 10 AM, Fareways Café
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Association News Lake Currents March 31, 2017
Presidents Letter by Larry Morlan
“It is through cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will be derived” (Ralph Charell) Murphy’s Law struck the “live streaming” of the board meeting on March 14. The Communications Department eventually worked out the streaming problem, but we were about an hour into the meeting. We will take another shot at the meeting on April 1. (Yes, we are really going to have a meeting on April Fool’s Day.) For those of you who missed the LOW Players’ presentation of “Always... Patsy Cline,” it was an outstanding performance. Sheri Hayden sounded more like Patsy than Patsy, Michelle Ditzler was great as the story-teller, and The Wil Gravatt Band was wonderful. A presentation was made at the March 14 board meeting on the fire suppression system work recently completed at the Clubhouse. Along the way several related issues were resolved by Maintenance. Forty-four electrical box covers were installed to cover exposed live wires; heavy chandeliers were secured to the ceiling grid instead of resting on ceiling tiles; 70 can lights were given proper support; improperly-installed old ceiling insulation was removed and ceiling support beams that had been cut in previous projects were repaired, to name just a few items corrected during the course of the project. Thanks to Cavalier and our own crews for a job well done. Speaking of the Clubhouse, Joey Welsh announced her retirement as clubhouse manager effective the end of April. She has done an outstanding job as manager and has continually moved the Clubhouse forward in its operations. We will miss her and we wish her well. In the first week after her announcement, over 50 applications were received for the position. The Planning Committee is seeking suggestions for questions on a two-tier approach they are taking to their regular survey. 1. The first, shorter, survey will focus on the Pool/Fitness Clubhouse Point Complex. If you have suggested questions relative to this project, forward those questions to the Planning Committee. 2. The second, more comprehensive, survey about LOWA, should also have questions forwarded to Planning. The two-tier approach accommodates the short time frame for the Pool/Fitness project. The board is also going to be engaging in setting Mission and Vision Statements along with Goals and Strategies for the lake. This helps set the direction for board decisions. The end point in this process will be presenting the work product to the community. I would remind members of the good work that LOWLINC is providing to LOWA members in need of assistance. They are always on the lookout for volunteers. If interested, contact Jeff Flynn. In closing this letter, this is the list of “Must Haves” for the Pool/Fitness Clubhouse Point Complex that was forwarded by the board to the architects: Maximum Cost: $5 Million Completion Date: 2019 Swim Season 25 handicapped parking spaces One Pool Configuration: Zero entry; 4-6 lap lanes for fitness swimmers; a child’s pool with some fun amenities; a tots splash area; an aerobics workout area One building to support pool and fitness Snack bar, accessible from pool and beach; restrooms for fitness and pool; showers for pool; office and lifeguard area; beach shower Fitness Center of 4400 square feet Relocate basketball court Other givens: retain flood wall; do geo-technical survey; construction to be let to general bid; and, design for possible future covered pool The $5 million was a maximum, while the other must haves provided options that the architect could choose from to stay within the $5 million. We appreciate member support and patience in this time of major decisions on the future of 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)
AGENDA (Tentative*) Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Community Center, April 1, 2017 9 AM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10 AM 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: March 14, 2017 3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff - Mark Amos 3.3 Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker 3.4 Report from LOW Fire & Rescue President – Simon Gray 3.5 Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins 3.6 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes 3.7 Report of General Manager A. February Financials B. Lakes Management Report C. Sweetbriar Pool Progress Report 3.8 Committee Reports A. Golf Committee – Earl Porter, Chair 4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Sending to Rules Committee Proposed Amendments to Regulation VI., Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots Concerning Parking on Roadways 5.2 Consideration of Approving Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Regulation X., Use of Lakes, Regarding Jet Packs and Flyboarding (Policy Resolution 2017-6) 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1A Consideration of Transferring $80,000 from New Construction and Renovation Reserve Funds to Unrestricted Operating Cash 6.1B Consideration of Allocating $57,100 from New Construction and Renovation Reserve Funds for Purchase of Fareways Propane Service and Kitchen Equipment, Clubhouse Point Outdoor Speaker System and Surveillance Cameras 7. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Community Center, 2 PM. • Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Community Center, 7 PM. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, May 6, 2017, Community Center, 9 AM Executive Session, 10 AM Open Session. 10. 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 Communications Coordinator: Communications Assistant: Copy Editor Graphics/Layout:
General Manager Melanie Parmelee (mparmelee@LOWA.org) Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) 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
General Manager’s Column
Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Eight Things That Might Surprise You About LOWA’s Reserve Studies
March 14, 2017, 7 PM, Community Center 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
Committee Elections Finance Equestrian
Term-End Date September 30, 2017*
3.2 Report of General Manager, Phil Rodenberg A. Lakes Management Report The Flat Run Forebay project is on hold due to significant site constraints. Additional study will be needed. Environmental Resources Manager Bobby Jones will give the Board an update at the next mid-month Board meeting. B. Sweetbriar Pool Progress Report Demolition was done and the project is now 53% complete. Both main and wading pool shells are formed and in place. The project is on schedule for completion in May. C. Other Business The installation of security cameras at the Fitness Center site has been completed.
See March 14 Minutes on p. 5
Member Services/Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Office Hours: Wed.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Amenities/ clubhouse See p. 9 for Hours Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Office: 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
1. IT’S IN THERE! We have 739 items in our 30-year component inventory with a one-time replacement value of $23,445,104. Carpets, bulkheads, docks, dump trucks, heat pumps, horses, golf mowers, roof systems, stoves, on and on. Our study’s contents are like Prego Spaghetti Sauce: It’s in there. Some items are replaced only once, some several times in 30 years. 2. IT’S NOT IN THERE. Long life exclusions like buildings and low value exclusions like flag poles are not in the study. Neither are utility lines, maintenance and repair items, and privately-owned items. 3. IT’S THE LAW. Virginia law requires a reserve study every five years “to determine the necessity and amount of reserves required to repair, replace and restore the capital components”. It also requires LOWA to say the extent to which we funded our reserve obligations. We fund 100% as a rule. 4. IT’S A BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE. LOWA and other large scale HOAs use reserve studies to stay organized and plan for future replacement costs. 5. FIVE YEARS = TOO LONG. Our experience shows waiting five years for the next study is too long, mainly because of the number of components we have to maintain. We have a lot of moving parts! Board and Management conduct an annual review and update each fall as a workup for the annual budget in the spring. The Finance and Planning Committees weigh in. Our last comprehensive study is from 2013. 6. IF IT BREAKS…If something like a pump or mower breaks and cannot be economically repaired, we replace it from the Repair and Replacement (R&R) Reserve fund balance, which exist for this very purpose. The R&R Reserve fund balance is over $1 million. 7. CASH FLOW METHOD IS PREFERRED. The Cash Flow Method is best for LOWA. It calculates the amount needed in the current year plus 4% of the one-time replacement value of all components. Cash Flow Method calculates the minimum annual funding of replacement reserves and prevents the Repair and Replacement Reserve from dropping below a minimum recommended balance. The other method, the Component Method, is a very conservative funding model that would be a much more expensive way of setting aside funds. Component Method treats each projected replacement as a separate account, and LOWA would save a percent towards that project each year until its year of replacement. 8. DEFERRED REPLACEMENT CAN BE DETRIMENTAL. The cost of NOT keeping our Association property well maintained is high. Deferring a project is sometimes prudent, and it may help balance the budget in a tight year. However, if we make it a habit to defer replacement, it could cost more and hurt property values. Sticking to the reserve plan pays dividends for a well-managed community! Want to learn more? Check out LOWA.org under the Member Central tab click on the FY2017-2018 Budget and view the latest MillerDodson Reserve Study update on that page.
Amenities Main Marina: 412-6552
Equestrian Center: 972-2238 Fareways Café: 972-2216 M-TH, 8:30 AM-9 PM Fri & Sat, 8:30 AM-10 PM Sun, 8:30 AM-7 PM
March 31, 2017
Name Action Louisa Rucker Voting Boggs Wright Alternate Toni Manigross Resigned ______________ *Through 2017 Board Election
Happy Spring! How does LOWA know what to do next when it comes to capital projects? We constantly use and update our replacement reserve study. LOWA is actively competing the contract for a reserve specialist firm to perform the new replacement reserve study this summer of all assets that LOWA owns valued over $3,500. The firm we hire in April will send a professional engineer (PE) with training, HOA experience, and “Reserve Specialist” designation to inspect and write a condition assessment report on every component of the assets we own. That PE will then arrange assets in approximate years of their remaining useful life over the span of 30 years. The reserve firm will also prepare a financial report on the minimum annual funding for the plan. Here are some key points about the reserve study.
Lake Currents
Call to Order. President Morlan called the meeting to order at 7 PM in the Community Center. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation. Secretary Zukowski confirmed that a quorum was present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda. Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to amend the Agenda by adding Item 3.1A: Committee Changes, and approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of March 4, 2017. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2016, Board meeting. 3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of Officers President Morlan announced that the Board meeting is being livestreamed on Channel 18. Two brief but strong storms we had this month caused many trees to come down and created considerable road debris, but our Roads crew handled the cleanup quickly. 3.1A Committee Changes Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the following Committee changes as presented on the Committee Change List dated March 14, 2016:
by Phil Rodenberg
Association News
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Closed for the season Maintenance Office: 972-2223 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Fitness Center: 972-9680 Daily 5 AM-11 PM
9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays
Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 7:30 AM Reserve a tee time 972-2230 Golf Course: 8 AM daily
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Tennis: Jim 972-8888 Courts available 6 AM to 11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site, 672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash/recycling collection: Wednesdays 3
Association News Lake Currents March 31, 2017
The LOWA Assessment- A Critical View
Candidate Search for Board of Directors
by Boggs Wright, Advisor, Finance Committee
Recent Finance Committee analysis has revealed a 63 percent increase in the LOWA annual assessment since FY 2005-2006. During the same 12 years, inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index, has been around 25 percent. Social Security benefits, pensions, and wages have increased even less than that. Why does this matter? Such a rapid rate of increase is unsustainable. In time it will outgrow the ability of owners to pay it. If the rate of growth continues the assessment by 2029 will be over $2200. Ever higher assessments limit our capacity to respond to unanticipated or emergency situations. Why has the assessment increased so dramatically? 1. Higher payroll costs. We have more employees and pay them more. The cost of benefits, especially health insurance adds to these personnel expenses. 2. Decline in amenity revenues. Because of either lower demand or Board action we have experienced a decrease in golf, swimming, and tennis revenue. Lower revenues with higher amenity costs have to be offset by increased subsidies paid for by higher assessments. 3. Security costs. The management and the Board expanded patrol hours and complied with new legal requirements related to armed security guards. 4. Lakes improvement. Renewed efforts to protect the health of our lakes have been focused on a lakes management plan that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. 5. Maintenance costs. LOWA’s infrastructure requires more than $1.3 million annually just to replace things that have worn out. There are also high costs for maintaining all our assets. What can be done to slow the rate of increase? 1. A systematic approach to cutting costs. “How can we do the same or more with fewer resources?� is a question that should be asked regularly by our management and Board. Cutting costs does not have to mean cutting services. 2. Adherence to best practices in procurement. Competitive bidding in an open process is the way to guarantee best value. 3. Look before we leap. We need to know the total cost of building and operating new facilities. Once we build something new we have to staff it, heat, cool it, clean it, repair it, and eventually replace many of its components. The Finance Committee acknowledges the efforts of the current Board to contain the growth of the assessment for 2017-18 by cutting the increase from 3.6 percent to 1.2 percent. Treasurer’s Note: This article is the first in a series and others will follow including one on the use and assessment impact of the Road Fees which are now called New Construction and Renovation Fees.
by Doug Rogers, Member, Nominating Committee Consider becoming a candidate for the LOWA Board of Directors. We have two 3-year terms to fill this year, so we are seeking three candidates to run for the two vacancies. The deadline for submitting applications is 4 PM on May 1. The official application can be downloaded from LOWA.org or obtained as a hard copy at Member Services in the lower level of the Holcomb Building. Completed applications must be submitted in hard copy to the General Manager’s office. Please see the March 17 Lake Currents issue for more details. The Nominating Committee is available to answer questions from applicants. Lake of the Woods is one of the largest self-managed HOAs in Virginia. There are six effective skills of a good director, according to several HOA management experts: 1. Staying Patient 2. Maintaining Objectivity 3. Learning to Listen 4. Communicating Effectively 5. Becoming Proactive 6. Understanding their Duties Our members are a treasure of talents and skills. Previous board members look back at their service on the board as a fulfilling experience. Are you willing to dedicate your time to serve as a board member?
LOWA Assessment Growth 2005-2017 Information provided by LOWA Management to reflect the assessment change over the last 12 years. Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Assessment $832 $930 $1068 $1127 $1137 $1164 $1175 $1197 $1263 $1294 $1314 $1340 $1356
Percent increase 14.6% 11.78% 14.83% 5.52% 0.89% 2.37% 0.89% 1.87% 5.51% 2.45% 1.55% 1.98% 1.19%
The LOWA assessment increase (past 10 years 2007-2017) has averaged 2.43% per year, approximating the CPI increase.
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by Rea Hargraves, PGA, LOWA Golf Course Coming Events: March 31 LGA Spring Luncheon April 1 Ice Breaker Scramble, 9 AM Shotgun 4 LGA Opening Scramble, 9 AM Shotgun 6 Sr. League Match -LOWA vs. Regency (Blue), 9 AM Shotgun 7, 14, 21, 28 Ladies Beginner Class, 5 PM and 6 PM 12 Divot Diggers, (Front 9), 4:30 PM Shotgun 16 Easter Please also check in the Pro Shop for these tournaments and other scheduled events. Join us for the Ice Breaker Scramble on Saturday, April 1 (no joke!). All teams will have a handicap for the event. We will have three places plus Special Games. After play, we will hold a raffle. Let’s start the year having FUN! Ladies Beginner Golf Classes will be held Friday afternoons in April; classes are at 5 PM or 6 PM. Classes are limited to six players. Expect to learn about: grip, stance, posture, irons, woods, sand play, learning proper etiquette and touching on the Rules of the Game. Calling all ladies who want to learn about the game of golf—this is your time. Sign-up in the Pro Shop. If you wish to keep a handicap at Lake of the Woods, please pay today, March 31, in the Pro Shop. Cost is $32. If I have not received your payment by March 31, you will be deactivated from our handicap system.
Association News Lake Currents
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Golf professional Rea Hargraves presents a Rules of Golf class for 30-40 ladies of the Ladies Golf Association.
March 31, 2017
The heat pump at the Holcomb Building was failing and had to be replaced at a cost of $6,100. Clubhouse Manager Joey Welsh plans to retire on April 30. Management is in the process of reviewing applications for a new Clubhouse manager. At their April 1 meeting, the GM would like the Board to discuss possible allocation of existing NCR funds, as well as transfer of $80k into the Operating Money Market account prior to April 30 to improve our cash flow position (and as per the UOCP Policy). 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports President Morlan reviewed the status of Committee correspondence and recommendations made to the Board as follows: A. Maintenance & Ecology A request to update Regulation IV.G.4 to specifically include “cycling” as an activity not allowed on the dams was discussed. The Board felt that this is already covered under our current regulations that state “vehicular or other activity which may lead to turf damage” are prohibited. Security has the authority to enforce compliance. A suggestion to move Security Parking to the other side of Lake of the Woods Drive was referred to the Chief of Security for his review. B. Community &Youth Activities A pending request to make a few changes to the Charter was postponed until Board liaison Jeff Johnson is available to participate in the discussion. Director Cumming will contact the Committee and get more information on the changes being requested and address concerns they have relative to funds budgeted for youth activities. C. Nominating – Recommended changes to LOWA Bylaw Article VI. A few wording changes were recommended by the Nominating Committee Chair to Bylaw Article VI, Section 3: Nomination by Petition, to improve accuracy of the text. Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to send the proposed revised text to the Rules Committee for their review. D. Rules Committee A recommendation to establish an Ad Hoc Working Group to review the LOWA Regulations was sent to the Board. The Board is in favor of the review, and is in the process of formulating an approach to establishing such a Working group to update the Regulations. E. Golf Committee Director Hoh said that the Golf Committee had a meeting yesterday to discuss the Golf and Fareways marketing plans. 3.4 Committee Reports A. Communications Committee: No report available. 4. PRESENTATION Summary of Clubhouse Fire Suppression System Capital Project. Following a request from the Board for a summary of the project tasks and cost, Facilities Director Jessica Graves and Cavalier Project Manager Richard Schmidt provided a slide presentation covering the course of the 6-week project to replace the fire suppression system at the Clubhouse. Cost savings were realized by having the Buildings Department staff participate by assisting with prep work, finishing tasks and cleanup. A number of unsafe conditions and/or code violations were identified and corrected, as well as air leaks in the duct work. The total cost of the project was $228,689, which was $1,752 under budget.
See March 14 Minutes on p. 6
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Association News
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Following discussion, the Board asked for more details on a plan to expand the kitchen facilities to enable serving larger tournaments. Mr. Guzek will work on a more detailed plan for Board review. 7.3 Consideration of Appointing the Finance Director as the Responsible Party for Employee 401(k) Plan Document Execution. Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, that the Board appoint the Finance Director as the responsible party able to execute documents, including ERISA (Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974) documents for the Employee 401(k) Plan. 8. Member General Comments. None. 9. Director Comments. President Morlan reminded members that Secretary Zukowski continues to be available to meet with them at Fareways on Mondays from 9:-10 AM. 10. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, April 1, 2017 in the Community Center, 9 AM Executive Session; 10 AM Open Session Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2 PM in the Community Center Town Hall Meeting on the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/Outdoor Recreation Project: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7 PM in the Community Center 11. Adjournment. Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Jennifer Zukowski, LOWA Secretary
The project passed building inspection as work stages were completed. At final inspection, the Building Inspector recommended additional insulation be installed to specific areas in the near future. 5. Member Comments on Business Agenda. None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents Proposed Amendments to Regulation XVI.K.8.: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures, and Regulation V.F: Use of Property— Individually-owned and LOWA-owned Property, Regarding AboveGround Swimming Pools. Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize publication in Lake Currents of the General Manager’s draft version of proposed amendments to Regulation XVI.K.8: Environmental Control and Construction Procedures; and Regulation V.F.: Use of Property—Individuallyowned and LOWA-owned Property, regarding above-ground swimming pools. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Mid-Year Update on 2016-2017 Board Goals General Manager Phil Rodenberg briefly reviewed progress on the FY2016-17 Board Goals. Of the 10 goals originally set, one has been completed (Goal #8: final plan and location of a Dog Park), and the other 9 are in progress and/or ongoing as follows: 1. Lakes Management Implementation Plan continues. The Keatons Run Eastover Park project is complete; Flat Run Forebay design is on hold due to site constraints. Aquatic Invasive Species education has been started. 2. Replacement of Sweetbriar Pool: Project is underway and on schedule for completion in May, 2017. 3. Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/Outdoor Recreation Complex: The Board submitted a list of required features to RRM Lukmire for preliminary design work. Maximum cost set by the Board was $5 million. 4. Working with VoteNow, electronic voting capability will be tested by staff before being used this year for the Board election. 5. LOWA’s website is being redesigned and upgraded; a mock-up of the new site is expected to be ready for viewing at the April 19 Board meeting. 6. LOWA’s 50th Anniversary events continue to be planned throughout the year. 7. Complete review of LOWA’s mission and vision statements will be reviewed in the April/May timeframe. 9. Management is pursuing sale of LOWA-owned lots not needed for Association purposes; more guidance from the Board is needed to identify other income streams. 10. Plans to expand Teen activities are being developed by the Community and Youth Activities Committee, Activities Director and Management. FLOW is assisting with raising funds for a few specific projects that will benefit this group. 7.2 Discussion of Fareways Marketing Plan Assistant General Manager Chester Guzek provided an overview of the latest marketing plan to improve income at Fareways. Topics included goals, strategies for driving revenue, golf relations, possible kitchen upgrades, use of media and estimates of future income if the marketing plan is followed.
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Seniors, refresh your driving skills on Friday, April 28, from 9 AM to 5 PM in Classroom Two of the Community Center. You will learn: Defensive driving strategies New traffic laws and rules of the road Ways to handle highway traffic, right-of-ways, and blind spots on today’s roads How to reduce your chances 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 snacks since there will be no time to go out to lunch. You must be present the entire class time to complete the course. 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 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. Please bring your driver’s license and your national AARP card (if applicable). The LOW Lions Club hosts this course. As we age, we often take medications and supplements. There is a drug interaction checker on the AARP website. Go to aarp.org/drc, and click on “Continue without customizing.” On the next page, right column, click on the third item Drug Interaction Checker. Enter your medications and supplements to see how they interact and may affect your driving.
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The Board of Directors at its March 14 meeting approved for publication in Lake Currents and now requests comments from members by April 14, 2017 on proposed Regulation changes regarding pools. ISSUE: Shall LOWA prohibit lot owners from constructing above ground pools? How shall LOWA address portable children’s wading pools? WHO and WHY: The GM recommended and was developed after considering the approach taken by other large scale associations, the ECC and Rules Committees, and in consultation with the LOWA Attorney. WHAT IS THE EFFECT: Requires all pools hot tubs, and spas in the back yard, behind and within the side planes of the house. Requires pools to meet state and local standards, which the Orange County Building Inspector will enforce, including installation of a fence or cover. Allows portable children’s wading pools anywhere as long as they are removed from street view when not in use. WHY: The new language is more positive and inclusive to hot tubs and spas. Proposed new verbiage is in bold.
See Regulation on p. 18
March 31, 2017
showing location of the Pier, drawn to scale. Indicate distances from the construction to all setbacks. 4) Plans must specify pressure treated lumber and rust resistant hardware. 5) Pier height must be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches and a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches above the mean normal waterline (MNW) of three hundred seventeen and a half (317.5) feet evaluation. 6) Any benches, storage lockers, pump enclosures or other vertical structures to be attached to the Pier may not be more than thirty (30) inches in height except for PWC Lifts, or Lights which cannot exceed seven (7) feet. Lifts, which are mounted to a pier and can swing over the pier, will not be included in the pier size. All of the previous items must be approved prior to installation. (10/2007) 7) ECC will review plans and if approved, will issue a revocable permit and will assign a tag number. The tag must be displayed, after the final inspection by ECC, on the water side of the Pier so that it can be seen when boats are moored in their usual berths. d. General Requirements: 1) The Pier must be at least eight (8) feet from the property lines extended into the Lakes. 2) The maximum length of a pier from the bulkhead may not be more than: (a) Twenty-eight (28) feet on the Main Lake. (b) Fifteen (15) feet on the Fishing Lake. 3) Maximum Pier size allowed on the: (a) Main Lake is six hundred (600) square feet. A Pier that is larger than six hundred (600) square feet and was approved prior to May 4, 1991 may remain in place. (b) Fishing Lake is ninety (90) square feet. (c) When “U” shaped Piers are used, the entire area occupied by the Pier and slip area is considered in determining maximum size. (d) Irregularly shape Piers: Normally, the size will include that area captured by the Pier and the shoreline. However, conditions may dictate dealing with these type Piers on a case-by-case basis. 4) Pier sizes may be limited in areas deep in coves where a Pier could create a hazard for other Lake users. A minimum twenty-five (25) foot channel must be maintained between Piers on both Lakes. Piers shall not extend closer than thirteen (13) feet to the center line of any cove/inlet. 5) Only one (1) Pier is permitted per lot. “U” shaped or finger Piers are allowed as long as they form a single structure at the bulkhead. 6) The ECC conducts an annual inspection of Piers with respect to appearance and compliance with ECC/LOWA requirements. Piers must be maintained in good repair or the revocable permit will be withdrawn. 7) A watercraft lift may stand alone in the absence of a pier or may be placed in conjunction with a pier. All structures placed in the Lakes must occupy a contiguous water area that does NOT exceed six hundred (600) square feet measured from the shoreline onto the Main Lake and ninety (90) square feet on the small lake. The contiguous area may not extend farther into the main Lake that twenty eight (28) feet and fifteen (15) feet on the small lake. The area may not be closer to the lot sidelines extended eight (8) feet. This excludes lifts previously approved prior to October 6, 2007. (10/2007) 4. Boat Shelters: a. Construction of a Boat Shelter must have the approval of the ECC. b. The application must include the following: 1) Name of the applicant; 2) Section and lot numbers; 3) Street address; 4) Home telephone number; 5) A drawing, to scale, showing changes and/or modifications to the existing, approved, Pier; 6) A drawing, to scale, illustrating construction/assembly method; 7) A statement that the proposed shelter will adhere to the Criteria for Boat Shelters as delineated below. c. ECC criteria on Boat shelters: 1) The Boat Shelter must be an open-ended, portable structure affixed to an ECC-approved pier. The shelter framework shall be no higher
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XVI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES K. OTHER CONSTRUCTION 1. Dog Pens (4/2002) a. The ECC may approve a revocable permit for a Dog Pen, for the purpose of confinement and/or safekeeping, the sizing and height of which is to be determined by the ECC after considering the circumstances, aesthetics, and the impact on the neighborhood. The Pen CANNOT extend more than ten (10) feet from the dwelling and CANNOT exceed two hundred (200) square feet. b. The Dog Pen must be contiguous to the dwelling and NOT be visible from the street, Lakes, OR Golf Course. The Pen will be wood, vinyl, or wire screening. Screening with shrubs may be required, predicated upon the size, height, and location of the enclosure. “V” channel metal posts are NOT acceptable for construction of a Pen. c. Trolley, tether or similar type restraints are NOT allowable. d. The location for the Dog Pen is in the rear of the residential lot. However, because of the location of the primary dwelling on the lot, an alternate location may be approved by the ECC. The Dog Pen as configured on the residential lot must meet the setback restrictions as prescribed by the Orange County Zoning Ordinances and the LOW Restrictive Covenants (Section 6.E). On certain lots because of the setback requirements, a lot owner may have to obtain a variance from ECC & Orange County. (1/2004) e. Electronic fencing is acceptable, so long as it meets all setback requirements and is ECC approved. 2. Private Boat Slips: A Private Boat slip is a waterway cut into the shore of the Lake with depth, width and length sufficient to float one (1) or more boats. a. Boat slips may be allowed on lakeshore lots on the Main Lake where: 1) Converging lot lines or narrow coves preclude approval of a pier, AND 2) The contour of the land is amenable to the construction of such a facility, AND 3) The excavation thereof will not interfere in any manner with the main sewer lines installed around the Lakes. b. Waivers of easement must be obtained from: 1) Rapidan Service Authority 2) Verizon 3) Rappahannock Electric Cooperative c. Boat Slip revetments must be reinforced concrete, timber retaining walls or rock-filled cribs. d. The top elevation of Boat Slip revetments must be no more than two (2) feet above mean normal water (MNW) level of three hundred seventeen and a half (317.5) feet. e. Covered Slips will NOT be permitted and no vertical structure is permitted. f. The length of a Boat Slip may not be more than twenty-five (25) feet from the shore as delineated by mean normal water (MNW) levels of the Lakes. g. Revetments may not extend into the Lake beyond the shoreline as established by the mean normal water (MNW) level of the Lakes h. Construction of the Boat Slip may not alter the general shoreline of the Lakes as delineated by the mean normal water (MNW) level. i. Excavated material may NOT be dumped in the Lakes. If disposed of as fill within the confines of the owner’s lot, such fill may NOT adversely affect the general contour or drainage pattern of adjacent property. j. Permits for Boat Slips must be obtained from the ECC and will not be revocable. Property owners must maintain them to prevent erosion of the shoreline or pollution of the Lake. 3. Piers: Property owners must secure approval from ECC and a Building Permit from the Orange County Building Department prior to commencement of construction. a. Filing fees to LOWA must accompany the application. b. Application must be made on the form which is obtainable from the ECC. c. The application package must consist of two (2) sets of the following: 1) Three (3) copies of the Plans and Specifications, drawn to scale. Indicate all materials and colors to be used. 2) Three (3) copies of the ECC Pier Application. 3) Three (3) Copies of the Certified Land Surveyor’s latest plat plan
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Fareways Café Saturday Night Dinner Specials for April 2017 April 1: Country Fried Steak with corn, mashed potatoes and a roll April 8: Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and a salad April 15: Teriyaki Chicken over white rice and a salad April 22: Fettucine Chicken Primavera with a salad
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Cocktail Hour hors d’oeuvres Three course plated dinner featuring Bacon Wrapped Petit Filet Mignon w/ demi glace drizzle Paired with a 4 oz Crab Cake
No Dinner Service This Evening.
on April 29 from 10 am to 2 pm.
LOWA Regular Board Meeting Saturday, April 1, 10 AM, CC
LOWA Town Hall Meeting on Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/ Outdoor Recreation Project Wednesday, April 19, 7 PM, CC Meet with Board Secretary Jennifer Zukowski Mondays, 9-10 AM, Fareways Café at the Woods Center
Committee Meetings:
Check with the Clubhouse for their daily specials!
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.
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/Amenities/Clubhouse The entire menu is not available during lunch hours on Saturday or Sunday We do not serve dinner/chef specialties for lunch.
To make reservations, call the Clubhouse at 972-2221.
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Nominating: 4/12, 10:30 AM, CC Clubhouse: 4/12, 1 PM, CH ECC: 4/13, 8:30 AM, WC Rules: 4/18, 4 PM, CC Lakes: 4/18, 7 PM, WC Elections: 4/19, 9 AM, CC
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50th Anniversary Ad Hoc: 4/3, 1:30 PM, CC Topic: Discussion on June, July and August planned 50th Anniversary events. Finance: 4/3, 7 PM, CC Fitness: 4/4, 4 PM, CC Safety/Security: 4/5, 3 PM, WC Tennis: 4/10, 4 PM, CC External Affairs: 4/10, 7 PM, CC Topic: An update on the county broadband plans and the school budget. Community/Youth: 4/10, 7 PM, WC Topic: Discussing the 50th Anniversary dance that we will be hosting on April 22. Equestrian: 4/11, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 4/11, 7 PM, CC Topic: Hosting the Vice-President of Winkler Pool, the contractor to run our pools this summer.
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 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
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LOWA Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2 PM, CC
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The Lake of the Woods Church Child Care Center & Preschool is Now Enrolling 3s and 4s for the 2017-18 School Year.
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Tips from the Pro – Rea Hargraves, LOW PGA Pro (:10) 7:15 AM
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LOW Civic Club “Remembering ‘Old’ LOW” (March 8 Mtg) (1:10) Memories shared by Ruthan O’Toole, Jeff and Judy Flynn, and Warren Middlebrook 7:30 AM
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Morning Preschool 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Day Care 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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LOW Veterans Club (from 2013) (:50) “Status of Worldwide Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism” Bill Halpin, Former Army Intel Officer 9 AM
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April 7-13, 2017 LOWA Regular Board of Directors Meeting (April 1) (2:00) [ICON] 6 AM
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Orange County Board of Supervisors (March 28) (3:00) 2 PM Saturday
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Notice of Meetings & Events Friday, March 31 7-11 PM Karaoke Night at Fareways Café, $10 Cover/Buffet. Info: 9722216.
LOW Community
Saturday, April 1 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214. 8:30 AM-1 PM LOW Lioness Flea Market and Craft Sale (LGMS).
Exercising for Health
$
Time
Day
Contact
LOWC
8:30-9:30 AM
M, W, F
Church 972-9060
CC
10:30 AM
M, TH
Donna 972-1977
Horseshoes for Fun
HF
9 AM
TU, TH
Ron 412-2872
Kayak Club
Edgemont Bch Edgemont Bch
7 PM 10 AM
TU F
Dave 972-3143
Pickleball Play Beginner Class
CC
9:30 AM-5 PM 12-2:30 PM
M-F TH
Greg 540-388-2540 or John 540-229-7940
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
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
2 / 4 /5 F
Roy/Garnett 804-448-5793 or Mike/Jackie 972-8717
Square DancersLords & Ladies
LLCH
7:30-9:30 PM
1st/3rd F
Sims 972-3187/Haring 972-1924
Frances 972-5435
Tuesday, April 4 10 AM LOW Vision Support Group (CC). Info: Gail 972-1629. 10 AM Taxpayer Advocate Program (Holiday Inn Express, Orange). Info: 672-1536.
Tae Kwon Do (8-11)
Friday, April 7 11 AM CIRA Luncheon (CH). Reserve: Steve 972-1714. Saturday, April 8 5 PM Good Time Cruise-In (LG Town Center). Free fun for the whole family.
Tuesday, April 11 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg.). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
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Monday, April 3 2:30 PM LOWLINC Presentation (CC). Info: Sparkle 1-855-LOWLINC.
Monday, April 10 1 PM LOW Garden Club (CH). Info: Jan 972-1630.
Wednesday, April 12 7 PM Civic Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: Pat 540-735-7998. Saturday, April 15 1 PM LYF Easter Egg Hunt (SB Park). Register: lakeyouth.org. Sunday, April 16 Happy Easter! To reserve meeting space in all facilities: Woods Center, Community Center, Lower Level Clubhouse, and Sweetbriar Park/ Pavilion, contact Sylvia at 9729680, or see “Forms” at LOWA.org.
Wi-Fi available at the Holcomb Building, Woods Center, Clubhouse and Community Center.
Deadline for submissions to the April 14 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 3.
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Calendar of Events SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Deadline for submissions to the April 28 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 17.
Stretch and Flex
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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
Tai Chi
CC
9:30-10:15 AM
M
Donna 972-1977
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
Water Fitness (seasonal) $
Wilderness Resort
10-11:15 AM
M, W, F
Carol 972-6739
Yoga – Intermediate
$
CC
9-10:15 AM
W
Phyllis 972-1457
Yoga – Beginner
$
CC
10:30-11:45 AM
W
Phyllis 972-1457
Yoga – Evening
$
CC
6-7 PM TU ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change)
Phyllis 972-1457
Location
Time
Day
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
Al/Janet 972-3508
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Joyce 972-1924
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
Marie 972-4358
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 972-3438
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
3rd TH
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
Knitting & Crocheting
$
Contact
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
LOW Lioness Club
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 412-9952
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Jessica 703-297-6784
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Bob 972-5928
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 540-2223569
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
New Season with New Pool Coming
Landings from p. 1
by Megan Harlan, President, LOW Barracudas Swim Team Board
If you are reading this before Saturday, April 1, our apologies. Otherwise, APRIL FOOL from your Lake Currents staff. Current LOWA regulation X.A.4.e still clearly states “Seaplanes shall NOT land or take off from any LOW lake” and no modification is planned.
The Lake of the Woods Barracudas are looking forward to the 2017 summer swim season with a brand-new pool at Sweetbriar. With all construction on track, we are excited about the changes ahead and about starting our season on time. We invite residents of Lake of the Woods with children or grandchildren between the ages of 5 and 18 to join us for our first meeting of the new season. There are exciting changes this season so, whether you are a new family or returning, be there on May 1 at 7 PM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Come to meet our new board members and learn about online registration. Swimmers will have an opportunity to try on and purchase uniforms as well as other team items. Our board members will be happy to discuss with you any questions about the various volunteer positions that are needed to run an effective swim meet as well as any other questions that you may have. As we look forward to summer, we think of warm weather and water. What better way for your kids and grandkids to get a good dose of sun, exercise, and water than by joining the Barracudas? With Coach Sheila Wimble and her Assistant Coach Tanner Kelson returning, the Barracudas can proudly say they have one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the entire RSL. And, in the opinion of the swimmers on the team, the best coaching staff in all of Virginia (if not the world). Please visit our website at lowswim.org, for more information about registering and to contact the board with any questions. The Lake of the Woods Barracudas team is a member of the Rappahannock Swim League which incorporates teams from Stafford, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties. It is a summer swim league, with practices beginning in June and the Championships on August 5, this year. Practices will be held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, with meets on Wednesday evenings.
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At a recent meeting of the LOW Art for Fun Club, member Lynn Novak shared this treasured artwork gifted to her by artist-in-residence, Becky Lane, whose paintings show in Miami, New York City and other galleries. The Club shares common interests not only in individual artistic pursuits but in discussion pertaining to such with kindred spirits. We meet on Thursdays in the Community Center from 1:30-3 PM. For more information, please call Elaine at 540-845-4127.
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LOWA’s 50th Anniversary Lake Youth Foundation Egg Hunt
Project: Turn Orange Blue by Sharon Corner, Member, LOWA
by Diane Hileman, Secretary, Lake Youth Foundation
Check-in the day of the event will begin at 12:30 PM. Please do not arrive prior to this time. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 12:30 PM and will be available for pictures before and after the hunt. Don’t forget Photo by Katie Yarrow to bring your camera and a Tilly Barr enjoys her visit with the Easter BASKET for each child. Dan Bunny at last year’s LYF Easter egg hunt. Reams Photography will be there to capture the magic of the event. Refreshments, a cake walk and games will be available. You can register your child via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/50th-anniversary-lake-youth-foundation-egg-hunt-registration32699725760?aff=es2. Registration is also available by visiting the Lake Youth Foundation Facebook page or our LYF website lakeyouth.org and click on the link to register. The deadline for reservations is Saturday, April 8. In case of bad weather, the egg hunt will be cancelled. The Easter bunny will still be available for pictures and each child will receive a treat. There is no cost for this event, but donations are accepted to help fund our events as well as our scholarship program. Happy Hunting!
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Please join the Lake Youth Foundation in celebrating LOWA’s 50th Anniversary by registering your child for our Easter egg hunt that will be held Saturday, April 15 at Sweetbriar Park. The egg hunts will be divided into the following age groups and start times: 2 and under 1 PM 3 – 5 years 1:10 PM 6 – 8 years 1:20 PM 9 – 12 years 1:30 PM
For the past three years, several Orange County schools, along with local businesses, have gone BLUE for Autism Awareness. Project: Turn Orange Blue was started by Ben Corner after watching his brother being bullied at school because he was different, and meeting a parent who was embarrassed by the behaviors of her autistic child. Ben’s goal is that by the time he graduates from Orange County High School in 2019, all Orange County schools will have an Autism Awareness Day, and homes and businesses will also turn blue for the month of April. The first year, Locust Grove Middle School participated, along with The Herb n Oil Shop, Wilderness Pharmacy and Clearwater Grill. This year, there are over a dozen local businesses participating, as well as eight schools in Orange County and the Child Care Center at Lake of the Woods Church. Doughlicious Donuts will be selling blue donuts, with proceeds going to Autism Speaks. True Value Hardware and Faulconer Hardware both have stocked up on blue lights and will be accepting donations. On April 4, everyone is encouraged to wear blue, and to have blue lights on their home. Schools are encouraging students to wear blue on that day. Students will learn about autism and be taught Ben’s message-”They can’t change who they are, so we need to change how we treat them.” Anyone participating is encouraged to share pictures. They can be posted on Ben’s Facebook page: Projectturnorangeblue or emailed to bencrnr@ gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Sharon Corner, 540-848-5810, for questions or information.
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Owen Brady Brings Love of Shakespeare to AARP
by Karen Kovarik, Subscription Chairman
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The Stage Alive Community Concert Association has been presenting internationally-acclaimed artists to the community since 1970. We are an allvolunteer, non-profit organization committed to enriching the cultural life of our community through live performances. Tenoré (three tenors) closes out our current season Saturday, April 8 at 7.30 PM in the Culpeper County High School. New subscribers purchasing season tickets for our 2017-18 season between now and April 8 will be able to attend the Tenoré concert for free. The three tenors have glorious voices and a repertoire that ranges from lyrical sweetness to dramatic strength. Tenoré are known for powerhouse vocals, rock star charisma, and even invitations to sing along. Stage Alive’s new season opens September 23 with the first of three Saturday night concerts, the Washington Balalaika Society. The rest of the season consists of Two on Tap, Eric Lu: An Evening of Chopin, the American Boychoir, Three Red Neck Tenors, and the Side Street Strutters to complete the roster. What an unbeatable combination of talent and variety of concerts! Brochures are available at the Holcomb Building and the Wilderness Branch Library, or you may use a credit card and subscribe on-line at Stagealive.org. Single admission tickets are also available $25 adult, $5 child. The Culpeper County High School is handicap accessible, and has ample free parking,
Which is Dr. Brady and which is Sir Laurence Olivier? Ambition, lust for power, revenge – and a whole host of other aspects of human nature –might be difficult for us to understand, if it weren’t for Shakespeare. Owen Brady will headline the April 17 AARP meeting to give us a personal guide through Shakespeare’s view of the “frightening and admirable complexity” of our human nature, revealing our “comic existence.” Don’t miss this rare treat, right here at LOW! AARP members and visitors are invited to come to the LOWA Clubhouse Monday, April 17, at 9:30 AM for coffee and sweets. Take this opportunity to be with old friends and make new ones and see what gems the silent auction has for you. The meeting begins at 10 AM. And don’t forget to go to the website at AARP5239.org to see issues of the chapter newsletter, Perspectives, plus additional information about travels and events being planned for 2016 and photos of previous activities.
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The next meeting of the LOW Vision Support Group will be Tuesday, April 4, at 10 AM in the Community Center. The group is intended for community members with impaired vision. It offers the opportunity to discuss common problems and solutions related to vision issues. Our last meeting on March 7 featured Melanie Hughes, a mobility specialist with the Virginia Photo by Dick Gullickson Department for the Blind and Melanie Hughes, right, demonstrates Visually Impaired (DBVI), guiding techniques for the visually impaired demonstrating mobility tools to the LOW Vision Support Group. (e.g. canes and guides) and techniques. The group was founded by Gail Sauro and Lion Sue Simmons, who directs LOW Lions Vision Screening Programs. Lion Marilee Kenlon, Virginia DBVI, a certified vision rehabilitation specialist, serves as an advisor to our group. There is no cost to participate. For more information, please contact Gail Sauro at 972-1629, gail. sauro@yahoo.com or Sue Simmons at 972-7108, simmons441@comcast.net.
Nick Freitas, our Virginia State Delegate, will be the featured speaker at the Wednesday, April 12, Civic Club meeting. Held in the lower level Clubhouse, the meeting will begin at 7 PM. Delegate Freitas, who has lived in Culpeper since 2010, represents the 30th District and serves on the Science and Technology Committee and the House Finance Committee. The 30th District is comprised of Orange County, Madison County, and the southern half of Culpeper County. He ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections following the retirement of Ed Scott. as Freitas moved to Culpeper County after leaving military r e it N ic k F service. He served in the US Army from 1998 to 2009, and is an Iraq War veteran. Originally from Chico, California, Freitas was graduated from Henley-Putnam University. He and his wife Tina are the proud parents of three children, Lillyana, Luke and Alexandria. Both Nick and Tina have worked on behalf of the Republican Party since high school. There will be plenty of time for questions at the conclusion of Delegate Freitas’ program. Please join us on Wednesday, April 12. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Ah, Spring! Longer days and places to go! If you’re single and wanting to get out and mingle with other folks, come join us Wednesday evenings as we dine out at local restaurants from here to Culpeper and Fredericksburg. We’d like to meet you. Last month, in addition to our weekly suppers, we attended a matinee showing of Always …Patsy Cline. We had great seats and really enjoyed the music and artistry of the players and the band. As the weather warms up we’ll be thinking about some outside gatherings: picnics, miniature golf, and concerts on the point. We want to include you in our activities. Check out the meetings we have planned for April and come join us.
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Wednesday, April 5 - Olive Garden in Central Park. Call Bob to RSVP by noon that day. 972-9971 or lernerbobl@aol.com, and meet in the lower level parking lot by 5 PM to carpool. Wednesday, April 12 - Bravo in the Village behind Spotsylvania Mall. Call Bob to RSVP and meet in the parking lot by 5 PM to carpool. Wednesday, April 19 - El Vaquero West on Rt. 3 outside the front gate near Clearwater Grill. RSVP to Bob and meet at the restaurant at 5:15 PM. Saturday, April 22 - LOWA 50th Anniversary Celebration dances – TBA. Wednesday, April 26 - Red Lobster near Costco. RSVP to Bob by noon that day and meet in the lower level parking lot by 5 PM to carpool.
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Al-Anon Meeting: Every Tues. at 7 PM, LOW Church, Founders Room. Info: Betty, 540-661-2174. 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.
To reserve meeting space in all facilities: Woods Center, Community Center, Lower Level Clubhouse, and Sweetbriar Park/ Pavilion, contact Sylvia at 9729680, or see “Forms” at LOWA.org. Deadline for submissions to the April 14 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 3. Deadline for submissions to the April 28 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 17.
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April 8, The Friends of Culpeper Library’s annual Pansy and Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, April 8 in front of the Library from 9 AM to noon. FREE, Good Time Cruisers Car Show, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, April thru Oct, 5 PM til 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: Mary Lee Hensel at mlhensel59@gmail.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 Norm 540-205-5529 or Stan 412-9854.To check available household items, call Rich 540-538-8767.
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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 May 23. 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.
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May 7, LOW Realtor’s Spring Open House will be Sunday, May 7 from noon to 4 PM. LOW Fire & Rescue Department – Volunteers Needed! No experience required, training provided. Contact LOWRescueChief29@gmail.com or 540-827-7562 for more information. LOWFR29.com. The LOW Eclectic Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM. Books up for discussion are: April 26: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion; May 31: Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts. For location information or to be put on the email notification list, contact Geraldine at geraldinestarot@gmail.com. Project EXCEL. Looking for a way to help the children in your community? The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in math or reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Info: Ginny Biggs, Project EXCEL Coordinator, 571-259-8951. 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, LOW Security, and Dr. Stephen Lord in Orange.
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. Feebased. 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. 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 urgent needs, contact Dave, 972-2125. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group. Free support group meeting on the 1st and 3rd 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., Wed. and Fri. by apt. and on Tues. evenings (walkin). 13296-A James Madison Hwy, Orange. Volunteers needed. Info: Dorren Brown, 672-0793.
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. Closed for December and January. Info: Ann, 972-4338; Sherri, 4129854; 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 tax-deductible, we are a 50l(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations can be mailed to OCHS, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: 540-672-0069. orangecountyhumanesociety.org.
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The Players wrapped up our spring production March 19. The tables are put away and the set is down. If you missed Always …Patsy Cline, you missed a great show. We are taking a few weeks off to enjoy more of the 50th Anniversary offerings here in the Lake, but we will be back with our 50th Anniversary program in October. Back to Broadway will feature singing, plus other offerings. As we get closer to the date, I will keep everyone posted with what, when, and who: you already know where. In the meantime enjoy living here and join in the celebration of the 50th birthday of Lake of the Woods.
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With a new season of golf just four days away, it’s a good idea to review some simple steps to get ready for play with the LOW LGA. Before the game: Please sign up before 8 AM Monday, April 3. The sign-up sheets are posted in the women’s lounge of the Woods Center. Our first day is an 18Hole Scramble, so you will be paying for an 18-hole game. You will also be paying $3 into the “sweeps” kitty this time and every time you play with the league. Tee time during the month of April is 9 AM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before tee time. Go into the Pro Shop and pay the greens fee and pay the sweeps fee. Get a score card, find the foursomes list (on special game days a printed score card will be prepared) and copy the names of your group in the exact order as listed, adding each player’s handicap next to her name. Note which hole your team will start on and mark it on your score card. Know what the game of the day is and how it is to be scored. This information will be posted. Mark your golf balls with a ball marker or Sharpie pen so you can identify your ball on the course. Keep an extra ball and a tee in your pocket and a ball mark repair tool handy. Take some time to warm up and stretch, and maybe do some practice putting and chipping. After a few announcements from the pro, proceed to your starting hole. During the game: Double check that you are putting the scores in the column for the matching hole. Make sure to write in the scores on the tee box of the next hole to save time. And have a great time! After the game: When the game is finished, you and your team-mates must total the scores for all players and “attest” that the added scores are correct. Your team will turn in two score cards. Each card must be dated and signed by two members of the team. If anyone had a chip-in or birdie, make sure it is noted on the front of the score card with the player’s name and the hole number where the chip-in or birdie occurred (except when the game is a scramble). Turn in your score cards as soon as you’re back in the Woods Center. Enter your score into the computer, unless it’s a scramble score, which is for the team rather than an individual. Don’t forget to sign up for next week’s game and always remember…HAVE FUN! More reminders: Review LOW’s Local Golf Rules and the USGA’s 33rd edition of the Rules of Golf, effective January 2016. We are responsible for fair play and knowing the rules. Dottie and Jim Lohr will have the van parked near the Bag Drop area Tuesday morning to collect donations of nonperishable food items.
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The Lake of the Woods Church (LOWC) is focused on supporting missions, both in our community and around the world, and will celebrate these missions by hosting Missions Week April 22-30. Under the leadership of the Reverend Adam Colson, Pastor for Community Missions, our missions include feeding the homeless, and serving the schools, including youth Bible study, youth sports, foster care training, health care, financial support, home helps, special needs adults, and mission training. Missions Week will start on Saturday, April 22 with a 5k race at the LOWA Golf Course for the benefit of Youth Missions. During the following week, missionaries will visit various small groups at the Church. Wednesday there will be a movie night showing “The End of the Spear,� a movie based on the book by Steve Saint. Steve’s father, Nate Saint was one of five missionaries martyred in Ecuador in 1956. The week will conclude on Mission Sunday. Worship services at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 AM will feature guest speaker Jamie Saint and a procession of flags and banners from supported missions. The day will also include a pancake breakfast and tables for mission groups to discuss their programs. LOWC invites you to join us for Mission Week. You will learn about many opportunities to join us in serving your neighbors. Please attend our 9:45 AM service on Sunday, April 30 to learn more. For information, please call us at 972-9060 or visit us at LOWchurch.org. Please feel free to contact Pastor Colson at adam@lowchurch.org.
Do your knees hurt? Have you curtailed exercise or outings because of knee pain? As we age, many of us experience knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or injury. Dr. Elisabeth Robinson’s LOWLINC presentation will review causes of knee pain, steps for diagnosis, and treatment options, including exercise and other nonoperative treatments as well as surgical options such as arthroscopy and knee replacement. She will answer questions after the presentation. The event will be held Monday, April 3, at the LOWA Community Center at 2:30 PM. Dr Dr. Robinson joined the Culpeper Division of .E li s the University of Virginia Department of Orthopedic ab e th Surgery in 2015. A graduate of James Madison R o bi n son University, she holds an M.S. in biomedical engineering and an M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Robinson’s areas of expertise include diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries, total knee and shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, fracture care, and repair of tendon, muscle, and ligament injuries. LOWLINC is pleased to offer this free program to all Lake of the Woods residents as part of its Speaker Series. Please call Sparkle at 1-855-LOWLINC (569-5462) to reserve your spot.
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V. USE OF PROPERTY--INDIVIDUALLY OWNED AND LOWA OWNED PROPERTY F. LOT MAINTENANCE (1/2012) 1. Improved and unimproved property will be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. a. Dead trees (whether standing, leaning or lying on the ground),tree cuttings, piles of underbrush, unstacked rotting or decayed logs, or any debris or items other than natural growth, must be removed. b. All uprooted tree stumps, logs and brush piles must be removed from the lot. Firewood shall be neatly stacked in fireplace lengths of twenty-four (24) inches or less, and shall be limited to two (2) cords per lot at any one time stacked no higher than five (5) feet unless ECC approves otherwise. Firewood may be placed anywhere on a lot so long as it is neatly stacked and any covering must be in accordance with Section V.K. ( 2/7/2015) c. All lots, open decks, porches, docks and carports shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition (e.g., no debris, rubbish, appliances or interior furnishings). d. Play equipment, including swings, sandboxes, playhouses, climbing structures, trampolines, etc., shall not be placed in the setback area. All equipment and location must be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. e. Pet runs, dog runs and animal shelters require approval (refer to VI.K.1 for guidelines on size and placement). They must be placed in the rear yard, not in the setback area of the owner’s property, and maintained in a neat and orderly condition. f. Portable children’s wading pools are permitted, but must be removed on a daily basis from the view from the street when not in use. 2. House Numbers. All house numbers shall be displayed on a post or similar structure at the street property line using reflective numbers of contrasting colors at least three inches high. The numbers must be placed so that they may be read from either direction. The numbers must be displayed so that they are readable from the street at night when illuminated with vehicle headlights. 3. Tree Cutting and Preservation: a. Removal of trees six inches or greater in diameter (measured no higher than 12 inches above the ground) from any lot or parcel of land without the written approval by ECC is prohibited. b. When tree stumps are not removed from the property, they shall not be left higher than 12 inches above the ground. 4. Bulk Storage of Gasoline. There shall be no bulk storage of gasoline above or below ground on any residential lot. 5. Snow Removal. Snow removal from private driveways is the responsibility of individual residents. During snow or ice conditions, no vehicle shall park in a private driveway forward of the lot’s front boundary. Violators are subject to penalties and/or towing at the owner’s expense. 6. Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting by individual lot owners or tenants will be shielded downward so as to avoid interference with the vision of motorists or the invasion of the privacy of the residents. This will apply to lighting on LOWA properties such as roads, parking areas, and exterior building lighting.
Regulation from p. 7 than four (4) feet, at the center, above the Pier. 2) Wood frames to support tarpaulins are NOT acceptable. Frames must be galvanized/stainless steel, aluminum or plastic tubing. Rectangular frames of metal or plastic pipe will NOT be approved. 3) Tarpaulins, used to cover the frame, must be in muted woodland tones of dark green, browns, khaki, etc. NOT permitted are bright colors, e.g., red, blue, bright yellows, international orange, white, multicolors (except camouflage). Tarpaulins may not be extended beyond nor higher than the shelter’s framework. 4) All permits for Boat Shelters are revocable. 5) Permits will be revoked if tarpaulins used are torn, tagged or otherwise unsightly. 5. CB Radio transmitting-receiving antenna installation: LOWA/ECC required conditions for construction and use are as follows: (5/2008) a. Application must be made to LOWA. Upon approval, antenna construction must be approved by ECC. b. CB and Marine radio base stations must use vertically polarized single element antennas installed in a location, such as a tree, so as to be as inconspicuously as possible. Towers or “telephone� poles are not permitted. c. Amateur service antennas may be either horizontally or vertically polarized type; however, they man NOT be mounted on or with towers or poles and shall be constructed and installed as inconspicuously as possible. d. Owners and operators of transmitting equipment must install and operate their equipment within the basic interests of the LOWA community and must be cooperative with their neighbors in attempting to solve potential interference problems. Also, the owner/ operator must be willing to avoid setting up any objectionable exterior antenna system. (5/2008) 6. Satellite Dish Antennas: Satellite Dish Antennas cannot be placed on LOWA property except to meet LOWA requirements. It is preferred that the Satellite Dish Antennas not be visible from the street. Natural screening may be required in some cases. (3/2005) 7. Portable Temporary Covered Storage (e.g., “PODS� “SMARTBOXES�, or equivalent) a. The ECC may allow the placement on the lot of portable covered containers for the purpose of temporary outdoor storage of household possessions, or associated with moving into or out of a dwelling that has been approved by Orange County. b. Such storage shall not exceed (30) days. c. The storage containers shall be located on the lot so as to avoid encroachment into established setbacks and easements, unless otherwise approved by the organization that has the easement rightof-way and the ECC. d. Stacking of temporary storage containers is prohibited. e. The placement of any such storage containers on a residential lot will require address, point of contact numbers of containers, location on the property and placement/removal dates. (5/06) 8. Only an in-ground swimming pool is permitted. All pools, hot tubs, and spas are restricted to the area behind and within the side planes of the house, and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Orange County.
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This is the first Wine Talk for 2017. Speaking of years, in my case vintage years, the information below will provide some insight into what to expect in recent red (and some white) wine vintages from around the world. France, Bordeaux Region. Get ready for excellent back-to-back vintages for 2015 and 2016. Even though rain and cool weather came early each year, the next three months were without rain. That’s a good thing for both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-based wines! Lighter rain fell in September, with warm weather in October and November. Be ready for great reds and whites from this region! France, Burgundy Region. Both 2015 and 2016 produced low yields of Pinot Noir grapes. With scarce grapes, the quality was still good. White wines vary – 2014 was very good, 2015 not so much. France, Northern and Southern Rhone Region. In the southern Rhone warm, dry days produced great wines for both 2015 and 2016 vintages! In the northern Rhone, a wet spring, followed by excessive heat during the summer, allowed the regulated grapes (Syrah only) to ripen well. Be ready for great wines from both vintages! Try the 2015 whites - very good! USA, Napa Valley, California. The 2016 vintage continued a great run of exceptional vintages, starting in 2012. Cabernet Sauvignon loves hot weather, but grape yields were lower. What a great time to be drinking these great “Cabs”! Merlot prefers cooler weather and didn’t do nearly as well – be selective. The last three vintages in Napa have been outstanding for white wines! USA, California. Red Zinfandel, grown in many places in California, has done quite well since the 2012 vintage. These highly fruity, yet peppery and spicy, wines are a real bargain, given they are not known as well as other varietals. USA, Sonoma Valley, California. Focus on the red and white wines from the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 (especially) vintages. The 2016 weather conditions were uneventful, providing good growing conditions. Good value can be found with Red Zinfandel, Merlot, and some Cabs. White wines have also been very good to excellent for the last three vintages! Spain, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat Regions. Be careful what you buy. Focus on Ribera del Duero red wines as the 2011and 2012 were very good. They are still available. When selecting these wines, talk to your wine merchant first! White wines are certainly ones to try. Italy, Tuscany Region. This region contains many different types of wines. Great red wines have been produced in the Chianti, Bolgheri and Maremma regions for the last seven years! Great buys can be found here! Try the robust wines from Morellino di Scanscano, especially.
Everyone here at Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports Foundation would like to say thank you to Wilderness Run Vineyard for hosting our most recent fundraiser March 11. It was a great night with good company, amazing wine, and superb food by Gourmeltz food truck. For those of you who don’t know us, our organization is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that is dedicated to bringing watersports to differently-abled people of all walks of life, including children and veterans. To ensure that we can host the best events at absolutely no cost to our participants, we accept donated boats, pontoons and jet skis, fix them up and sell them. We, as a team, work with our youth volunteers to rebuild and replace engines, redo interiors, buff and clean hulls, and replace various other parts. We hope to teach our next generation accountability, technical skills and experience. Once the watercraft are ready, we then sell them to the next grateful owner. Please stop by our workshop in the Dominion warehouse at the intersection of Rt. 20 and Flat Run Road to see all the boats and water toys that we have been working on this winter as we approach boating season. Please consider donating boats, jet skis and especially pontoons to the foundation. Remember, we are a charitable organization so it’s a tax write-off for you. That also applies if you would like to make a cash donation. We are also in the planning stages of our summer programs which start with wounded veterans on June 10. We always need many different types of volunteers for these events, so please contact us if you are able to help. The best way to reach us is email at admin@adaptivewatersports.org or visit our website, adaptivewatersports.org. Check out our Facebook page - Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports Foundation.
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by Karen Kovarik, Publicity Chairman, LOW Garden Club Join us in the Great Hall of the Clubhouse on April 10 for the inside scoop (pun intended) on container gardening. It may be a bit early to plant outside, but it isn’t too early to plan ahead for a colorful spring. Guests are welcome. The program starts at 1 PM, and a mix and greet with ample goodies will follow. Do plan to stay and socialize.
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by Jim Hopkins, Orange County School Board
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Class
The Orange County Office on Youth is pleased to be offering a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren class beginning April 12. If you are a grandparent raising your grandchild, or you know a grandparent raising their grandchild, check out this free opportunity! Class topics include: self-regulation and co-regulation, navigating school systems, social media, dating/sexuality, role confusion, transitions, and planning for your child’s future. We are providing dinner and childcare for each class! Space is limited to 10 families. Email ajacobs@ orangecountyva.gov or call 672-5484 for more information or to register!
Taxpayer Advocate Service
by Jan Shifflett, TRIAD Coordinator, Orange County The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Orange County TRIAD are proud to host Taxpayer Advocate Service – Your Voice at the IRS at the Holiday Inn Express in Orange, April 4 at 10 AM. Sherry Stadler, IRS Advocate; and Alice Drabant, retired IRS Enrolled Agent will be sharing their expertise on IRS issues and current IRS scams. Please join us Tuesday to learn more about your Virginia State IRS Advocate and the resources available to you. You will learn what every taxpayer should know about the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Common topics include: I can’t pay my taxes, I don’t have my refund, I got a notice from the IRS, I made a mistake on my taxes, I have a question about Earned Income Tax Credit, I want to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, I want to know about my rights, etc. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 672-1536.
Drawing with Kitty Dodd
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by Michele Beamer, Branch Librarian, Wilderness Library Can’t draw a straight line? No problem! Back by popular demand at the Wilderness Branch Library, Saturday, April 22 from 10:30 AM to noon, Kitty Dodd, an artist and instructor at The Arts Center in Orange, will teach you how to turn very basic drawing skills into an actual piece of art! Having knowledge of the basics will have you seeing and thinking like an artist. Oh... and that drawing a straight line thing? You’ll do that, too!! Register for her class at the Wilderness Branch Library in person or by phone at 540-854-5310. Registration is free and open to all adults 18 or over. All supplies are included. Register early, as space is limited to 12 participants.
Orange County Administrator Bryan David presented his budget for the next fiscal year (2017-2018) to the Board of Supervisors March 7. In his budget, the County Administrator slashed the School Board’s budget request in order to fund increased spending by other departments. Obviously the School Board is not pleased with Mr. David’s decision, but he may have found himself in a box. His directive from the Board of Supervisors was to prepare a budget without a tax increase. When there is not enough money to go around, drastic cuts have to be made. Mr. David’s decision may have been based on the fact that last year the School Board ended the fiscal year with three percent of its budget unspent. For that reason, he may have concluded the school system did not require any additional funding. The School Board rejects this rationale and sees no reason to reduce their budget request just because the School Board was frugal with tax payers’ dollars. The “spend it or lose it” mentality is not an acceptable management policy for Orange County. That said, the School Board does have some urgent financial needs that must be addressed by the Board of Supervisors as they make adjustments to next year’s budget. Orange County’s starting salary for first year teachers is the lowest, compared to our surrounding counties. Also, the School Board is facing a nine percent increase in health insurance premiums and an 11 percent increase in retirement fund contributions. The mandatory 11 percent increase is the employer’s cost, which is paid to the Virginia Retirement System. One of the largest percentage increases in the administrator’s budget is to fund the county’s share of the regional jail. Withholding funds from the school system to pay for an increased jail population does not bode well for the future of Orange County. Hopefully the Board of Supervisors will make the needed adjustments and restore the slash to the School Board’s requested budget.
Urban Forestry Workshop Tree Care and Being Firewise in our Urban Forest The Virginia Department of Forestry is hosting a tree care workshop for LOW residents April 20 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM in the Community Center. Learn what we can do to care for our trees and be safer in our urban forest. A healthy forest is a vital part of our living environment. Both indoor sessions and outdoor demonstrations are planned. There is no fee for the workshop. For more information, call LOW resident Jim Funk at 502 545-1481.
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Orange County will host the semi-annual rabies clinic Sunday, April 2, from 1-3 PM at the Unionville Elementary School on Route 522. Vaccines available are: a 3-year rabies vaccine given with a current rabies certificate. Otherwise, 1 year vaccine given. Rabies Vaccine (dog or cat) is $10; Distemper Vaccine (dog or cat) is $15. County dog licenses will also be sold. Fees are: One-year tag is $5 if spayed or neutered; $10 if not spayed or neutered. Checks or cash only. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Call Orange County Animal Shelter at 672-1124 for more information. This is a rabies clinic. The only services provided will be Rabies, Distemper, and FVRCP vaccines. No other services provided.
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Since 1990, Camp Invention has taken summer fun and transformed it from ordinary to extraordinary! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Orange County Public Schools is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades K-6. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children will work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. The week begins July 10 at Locust Grove Elementary School with Jessica Sarver serving as Director of the Launch program! Here is how young innovators will be spending their time: Engaging creative thinking to design and build their own duct tape creations Experiencing the power of rocket science by building and launching rubber band rockets Exploring aerodynamics to blast plastic bottle water rockets more than 50 feet in the air Taking apart non-working machines and devices to investigate their inner operations All activities will give participants the opportunity to explore, discover and achieve while having fun! Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as Leadership Interns ensuring that one program team member is in place for every eight children. Register early. Cost is $225. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
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In December, the Board of Directors of the Rapidan Service Authority (RSA), of which I am a member, approved the budget for 2017 which included no rate increases. This budget only covers the routine day-to-day operations of the RSA water and sewer systems. There have been no water rate increases at LOW since 2001 and only two increases in the sewer rates to cover the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality requirement to correct LOW sewer overflows and the required upgrades to the sewage treatment plant to meet the Chesapeake Bay Act discharge standards. This budgeting approach has minimized rates for the last 15 years, but has not provided funding for major capital projects. Like concerns for infrastructure maintenance across the country, (i.e. Flint water problems), the RSA water and sewer systems are aging and in need of major preservation and upgrades to ensure quality water and sewer service to customers. Also, the Virginia regulatory agencies are beginning to pay attention to the condition of water and sewer infrastructure. I have recently reviewed a number of water and sewer projects throughout Orange County that should be done in the next five to ten years. The projects affecting LOW water and sewer systems total over $3.4 million. To put this in perspective, the annual RSA budget for these same systems is $3.3 million. In the next few weeks, I will be reviewing a proposed RSA Capital Improvement Program that will prioritize and schedule these projects. Obviously, rate increases will be needed to fund them. Utility rate increases require public hearings which must be scheduled prior to any increase. At such a hearing, the details of required projects and funding plans will be provided. I will keep you informed of the schedule for these hearings. At the last state inspection of the Orange County Animal Shelter, the inspector identified areas of paint and flooring deterioration that had to be corrected. A comprehensive repair would have required removing internal caging, removing all paint and flooring and recoating all surfaces. The price tag was $220,000. This was pretty steep for a fix that had not been budgeted or planned. As a result, the supervisors decided on a temporary fix costing about $10,000 that would last only about a year. Because of the significant expense of operating the shelter, some of the supervisors asked for clarification of what Virginia statutes actually require the county to provide. The Virginia Code requires the county to maintain a shelter for dogs running loose or without a license. Dogs are required to be held five days if they are found without a license, or ten days if they have one, and attempts must be made to identify the owner. After the five or ten days, the dog can be released to the Humane Society or other shelter, adopted out or euthanized. There is no state requirement to take cats or other animals. The Orange County Animal Shelter operates well beyond these requirements. The shelter has tried to maintain a no-kill operation with substantial support from a large cadre of dedicated volunteers and financial support from individuals and other organizations. The volunteers support the adoption efforts and help with day-to-day operations at the shelter. However the shelter is still a significant county budget item. 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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A committee has been established to honor WW II Veterans in Orange County. The tentative date (and most likely the final date) is December 9, 2017 at Orange County High School. Still tentative but most likely to be firmed up relatively soon, location will be the OCHS Auditorium. This will be a daytime affair. It is planned to have active participation from the High School JROTC, and veterans from other time periods of service. There will be patriotic music of the WW II time–frame performed by a live band. Box lunches are planned to be available free for all attendees. WW II Veterans will be introduced with the MC relating a short history of the vets’ involvement in the years from 1941 through 1946. We need to identify all OC veterans from the time span noted above and this article is mainly a call to WW II Vets to identify themselves by calling or emailing Committee Member Dick Bradie. The plan at this time is for each veteran to be escorted by a member of the OC JROTC as the MC identifies the vet with a short history of his/her activities and the escort will be identified by name and rank. Call Dick Bradie at 540-308-5507 or email to aceboggs16@yahoo.com. Please let us know who you are so you can be honored for your selfless acts for our nation.
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Services A MR. FIX IT For You! All your Home Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Handyman Services at Half the Price!!! Make Your Walls Look New by Changing the Hue! Decks, Kitchens, Baths, Tile Anything, (Backsplash?) Hardwood Flooring, Painting, Drywall, Basements, Additions, Ceiling Fans, To do Lists by the Hour! Prevent FiresClean Dryers ($65 for typical 1hour Cleaning!) Excellent ReferencesLocal. Free Estimates! Please call Shawn O’Malley at 540-604-4220. A STEP UP. 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&T ENTERPRISES - Minor household repairs and upgrades. Installation of toilets and water heaters. No job too small. In LOW for 5 years. References available. Terry 412-760-4593. A/C and HEAT REPAIR, Call Johnny B. Quick and save $ at 540903-5369. A1 SERVICE CALL Johnny B. Quick and save $ for Driveway Maintenance and Resealing, Junk Removal, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, AC and Heat Repair, and more. Call Logan or Perry at 540903-5369. ADDITIONS-- CLASS A Licensed, resident since 1981. Free consultations, Remodeling Baths & Kitchens. Interior & Exterior repair, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Plumbing and Interior Flooring. Exterior sewer and water lines. Prismcraft Inc., 540-972-3234, Cell: 540-845-1047.
AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL GUTTER WORK. Seamless gutters: repair, replace or clean. New or old. We do downspouts too. Call Jerry Blake, 540-840-2248. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ALL-IN-ONE LANDSCAPE Maintenance - We take care of all your lawn and landscape needs. Serving LOW since 1992. Call Dave 540-842-3786. ANIMAL CARE and House Cleaning. 30+ Years Resident. Call Linda 540-220-2138. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Interior & exterior painting, power washing, deck staining, carpentry, drywall and plumbing. Tile and remodeling, and more. 540-672-2252. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Fully 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, 540-406-3589. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Prismcraft, Inc., 540-845-1047. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are licensed and fully insured. LOWA has contracted our services numerous times. We average over 2000-ft. of bulkhead replacement and many custom docks each year. See our work at the Small Lake Boat Ramp, Cumberland Beach and the Main Marina. We build year round and don’t use any large, yarddestroying equipment in our work. Free estimates or second opinion. D&B Services Inc., 972-7361. 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. CHILD CARE after school in LOW. Help with homework, outside play, crafts. Reliable, dependable, references. Close to front gate. 703431-4499. CLEANING & BEYOND, LLC. Residential and New Construction cleaning company (established since 2003), now has spaces available for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly services. Relax and let us take care of your cleaning needs. Free estimates and references available on request. Call Ginny at 540-623-6581. CLEANING DONE Right! Over 20 years experience. All supplies included. Free estimates. Call Maid4-Hire, Theresa 540-920-8277. CLEANING SERVICE $20/hr. References upon request. Call or text Cotton 540-406-3778 or email cottoncasino6@gmail.com. COMPUTER or MAC REPAIR - Certified-Tech Computer Repair Services. Now offering affordable Remote support. Visit www. ctechrepair.com for details. Call 540-760-7526 or email ctech@ ctechrepair.com. CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. CRACK’S LANDSCAPING, LLC - Leaf Clean-up and Removal, Mulching, Tree work, Firewood, Bush Trimming, Gutter Cleaning, Sand/Gravel, Heavy Hauling, & lots more! 24-hour storm damage. Snow Removal. Licensed and Insured. Ronnie Crack, 540-522-2334. 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. DO YOU Need A Hardworking, Reliable, and Honest Lawn Service, but sick of paying for over-priced companies? Then Starvin’ Students Landscaping is for you! Services include: power-washing, mulching, raking, mowing, gutter-cleaning and everything in-between. We were raised that if you want something you earn it through hard-work, and thankfully here in America we hold that value dearly. Support the American dream, help 3 students go to college, and receive the beautiful yard you deserve by calling 540-5388669 to schedule a free estimate!
DONAHUE HOME Improvements - Additions, sunrooms, screen porches, bath remodels, docks, decks, bulkheads. Over 30 years experience. We do it all and do it well! 540-220-2764. DRIVEWAY PAVING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. DRIVEWAY REPAIR and Resealing, call Johnny B. Quick and save money at 540-903-5369. ELDERLY CARE SERVICES Be touched by an angel 24/7; Licensed CNAs, RN and LPN. Personal care, companion care, special care to remain at home, doctor visits; errands, mobility support, household management, homemaker services. Lowest priced elderly care in LOW and surrounding area. We’ll design our services to match your needs 24/7. Services also include: light meal preparation, light housekeeping and all assistance with activities of daily living to increase and prolong independence. Call Flying Angels, Sharon Hutto at 540-710-3722. ELECTRICAL ISSUES? Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. EXPERIENCED DOG Walker. I work with all size dogs. References. $10/walk. Call Cindy, 540-809-5362. FERGUSON SMALL ENGINE Repairs & Service. Spring specials. Call for details, 540-522-8119. GUTTER CLEANING/Guard Installation - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-4063589. GUTTER GUARDS, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs and home repairs. 30 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. HEATING and AIR Repairs/ Replacement (10 year parts/1 year labor warranty), lowest prices. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. IVAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Professional painting, drywall repair and installation; tile/backsplash repair and installation. We also install crown molding, chair rail, baseboards & all your carpentry needs, kitchen & bath remodeling, hardwood floor installation, also installation of ceiling fans & light fixtures. Does your house or deck have unsightly mold - let us make it beautiful again by power washing it! We also paint garage floors with 2-part Epoxy paint. Senior citizen & military discounts. Licensed & Insured. Call Ivan Ducceschi 540729-0939.
TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WATER MAIN Leak Repair/ Replacement, Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. WEED SPRAYING, Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. WHAT’S UNDER Your House? We’ve fixed wet crawlspaces since 1993. Vapor Barriers, Insulation Replacement. Free inspection or second opinion. D&B Services Inc., 972-7361. All work Guaranteed. WINDOW & DOOR Replacements by Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773. WINDOW CLEANING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589.
For Sale 2007 TRAILER, 5’ x 8’, gross weight 2990 lbs. Call 540-972-8325. BASSETT QUEEN size Convertible Couch, Turquoise color. Mattress and couch Good condition - little use. $100 or best offer. Richard 540-972-5541. CHEVY S-10 For Sale, $3000, OBO. 1993, 6 cyl, automatic, rear drive, 155K miles. Runs real good, many new parts. 972-9043. GARY FISHER Tiburon Men’s Bike. 17.5” wheels, silver/blue, 21-speed. Excellent condition; covered storage; hardly used. Lock, mirror, bell. $150. Call 972-6292 for more details and demo.
PONTOON BOAT, 2004 20’ Sylvan with 50 HP Honda engine. Includes 2 tow tubes. $3500. 540972-6731.
Yard Sale SATURDAY, APRIL 8th - 9 AM to 2 PM. 420 Wilderness Dr., Household goods, tools.
Wanted ACCOUNTING SERVICES Wanted - I need help managing hospital and medical bills resulting from a long illness. Experience with Medicare and supplemental insurance a must. Please call Lou at 213-716-3339. BOAT DOCK Rental Needed from March to November for 22’ Pontoon Boat. Call or text 301-922-9637. PRIVATE COLLECTOR buying stamp collections. 540-220-3726.
Misc. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $695 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: May 16, 2017. Info: 703-402-2509. Wi-Fi available at the Holcomb Building, Woods Center, Clubhouse and Community Center.
Employment ADMINISTRATION Full-Time salaried Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will supervise staff regarding day to day transactions, oversee the monthly close process, assist with audits, perform reconciliations, prepare monthly financial statements and reporting package. Must possess Bachelor Degree in accounting with 3-5 years progressive experience in a finance environment; preferably a member-based association. Proficiency with accounting software such as Jonas or other membership management software and spreadsheets required. Excellent and effective communication skills a must. CLUBHOUSE Full-Time salaried Clubhouse Manager. The successful candidate will oversee, coordinate and provide the planning, organizing and leadership necessary to ensure highest guest service satisfaction. Fiscal responsibilities include development of the Clubhouse operating budget by projecting annual revenue and expenditures. The manager ensures food quality and all safety, sanitation, and food handling standards are consistently met; along with ensuring all State laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages are strictly adhered to including staff training and certification. Must have a minimum of 5-8 years progressive experience; be knowledgeable with respect to food/beverage hospitality trends and innovations. College degree preferred. Supervisory experience essential. CLUBHOUSE Part-Time Line Cook. Flexible hours working with a great team. Must be able to prepare, portion and cook food products with competency in other areas of food preparation. Looking for team players. Previous experience desired. FAREWAYS CAFÉ Part-Time Bartenders needed to assist with Café operations at the Woods Center. Must be 21 years old and willing to work flexible hours and weekends. Great customer service skills and team player spirit. Previous experience desirable. MAINTENANCE. Full-Time Custodian. Responsible for keeping assigned building clean and pleasant for workers and residents. The majority of work is performed in LOW facilities and common areas. Some prior experience is preferred. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid VA driver’s license. More information on these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA. org or fax to 540-972-2243. LOWA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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PIONEER PAINTING: 30 years in business, licensed and insured, A+ rating on Angie’s List. Call 540220-8439 for free estimate. PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. POWER WASHING- Go from green to clean. Do you have mold on your siding, rotten wood, that’s a HOA violation. Call 540-642-2349 for estimates. Licensed/Insured. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. ROOFING & REPAIRS. Install new, skylights. Clean stains. Seamless gutters. 540-972-9444. ROOFING and REPAIRS - No leak guarantee! Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SERVICE UNLIMITED. Affordable plumbing, home repairs and service. Licensed and insured. Yearly Plumbing Program. LOW homeowner. 540-287-3984. 24 hours for emergency. SIMPLE ORGANIZING Solutions- Need help getting your home or office organized? Transforming lives through organized living by creating simple functional spaces and efficient systems for long-term success, www.sosgoodbyemess.com. 571276- 3922, sosgoodbyemess@ gmail.com, LOW resident. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-735-7977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLC, a LOWLINC ProviderComplete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-9075800 or talkingbird@comcast.net. Fully insured and Free estimates. SNOW, YARD, Tree Removal. Prismcraft, Inc., 540-845-1047. 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. TAILOR - EXPERT Alterations for Men and Ladies, over 60 years of experience, just retired from 50 years in business in Washington, DC. LOW resident, call: Joe Sauro, 540-972-1629. TOWNSEND HOME HEALTH and Hospice Care. Where Professionalism with Compassion come first. Excellent references with 25 years experience in LOW. We provide services for you or your loved one in the comfort and safety of your home. A staff of medical professionals to provide care a few hours a day, a week, or 24 hours in the following areas: Alzheimers, dementia, personal, health, medication management, hospice, palliative, respite, pre-op, post-op & recovery, doctor visits, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping. Tina Townsend h-540-972-3064, c-540-842-7026, Nan2Noah1@aol.com.
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JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. L&M CLEANING LADIES. 540-718-8261. 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, painting, framing, trim, doors, flooring, light electrical and plumbing. Interior Build-out, Additions/Basements/ Decks, Kitchen/Bathroom remodels. Leaf and yard debris removal, gutter cleaning, snow removal. Old work or new, we can do it all. Show me a written contract by a licensed contractor and I’ll beat their price. All work guaranteed for one year. Licensed and Insured. Please contact Mark (owner) at 540845-1816. Thank you and have a blessed day. MAID FOR YOU - Professional cleaning service. References upon request. 25 years experience. Www.maid-4-u.com. Dianne, 540-272-2201. MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING LOCALLY? Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. MULCH DELIVERY - Doubleshredded hardwood. For prices, call Brian, 540-219-7660. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. PETSITTING - EXPERIENCED Animal lover available to babysit your special family member. References available. 10 yrs experience. Call Toni at 540-841-7790, so I can help you.
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“We are so grateful that we found Pat Licata. She is wonderful! Detailed. Patient. Knowledgeable. Helpful. Accessible! She personally walked us from step A to Z and continues to be of assistance ever after the buying and selling of the homes.� -- Mrs. Reddick
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