The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 14, No 16
540.972.2237
50th Anniversary Sign
LOWA.org
March 17, 2017
Equestrian Center
Horse of the Month: Shady Lady
by Melissa Zukowski, Assistant Manager, Equestrian Center As Lake of the Woods marks its 50th anniversary, the 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee has put together a year-long schedule of events to commemorate the occasion. The Proclamation Day Dinner Dance April 21 at the Clubhouse, Dancing through the Decades, April 22 at Fareways Café and the 60s Retro Rave April 22 at the Community Center will give members ample opportunity to take part in the fun.
Seeking Candidates for the Board of Directors
by Ken Tillman, Chair, Nominating Committee The LOWA community is fortunate to have a wealth of talent and skills among its members. Perhaps you are already serving on one of our committees and giving us the advantage of your experience and expertise in this way. You are encouraged to consider extending your involvement by becoming a candidate for the LOWA Board of Directors. You will enjoy the satisfaction of addressing and solving the issues and challenges that exist in a community as large and diverse as Lake of the Woods. We have two 3-year terms to fill this year, so we are seeking a minimum of 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 our website, LOWA.org, or obtained as a hard copy at the Members Services in the lower level of the Holcomb Building. Completed applications should be submitted in hard copy to the General Manager’s office. Those interested in seeking a seat on the Board by petition will need to use the standard LOWA petition which is available on the LOWA website or in hard copy from the Members Services in the lower level of the Holcomb Building. This petition, signed by at least 250 voting members who are eligible to vote in the election (one signature per lot) must be submitted to the General Manager’s office together with the application by 4 PM on May 15. The nominating committee is available to answer questions from applicants. Candidates will be interviewed by the Nominating Committee during May and the committee will give a list of the candidates to the board no later than May 31. The board will announce the names of the nominees at the June 3 board meeting.
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 21-23
March 20-31 Early Boat Registration Member Services March 24 Basketball Event 7-9 PM, Community Center March 30 Meet the Management, 9 AM-12 PM, Holcomb Building, Reading Room
Shady Meet Shady. She has been with the barn since approximately 2010. Shady is a quarter-horse cross, about 20 years old now. Shady Lady was her show name before she came to LOW. She regularly competes in the local hunter circuit, has competed in novice jumpers, and is an all-around star. I call her my “backup instructor” because she will always reinforce any instructions I give a rider. Don’t sit up to a fence? She’s going to take it BIG and make you remember. Get too rough with the bit? She’s going to jerk the reins out of your hands to remind you to be respectful. Don’t apply enough leg? She’s not moving. She takes great care of her riders and I always see advancement in rider abilities after a few lessons with her. She teaches the rider to actively ride. Over fences, she can easily handle a two foot six inch course. She can turn on a dime and would gladly jump the moon. She is happiest over fences. She needs a strong rider to remind her that flat work can be fun, too. Out of the ring, she loves her naps. You can regularly see her lying down in a pile of hay in the paddock or curled up in her stall. On May 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM the Equestrian Center will be celebrating LOWA’s 50th Anniversary. This is a great opportunity to meet the horses, play games and see live demonstrations. Pony Camp reservations can be made by completing the application. The application is found at the LOWA.org Equestrian Center webpage or by picking up one at the center during the week. As always, pony rides, trail rides and lessons are available by calling the center at 972-2238.
March 31 Karaoke at Fareways Café $10 Cover/Buffet 7-11 PM, Woods Center April 1 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center
Members: Lake Currents can be read online at: LOWA.org/Lake-Living/LakeCurrents Security at Front Gate Info: 972-2210 or 972-2020 or use dwellingLIVE https://community.dwellinglive.com/ lakeofthewoodsassociationinc.aspx
Association News Lake Currents March 17, 2017
AGENDA (Tentative*)
President’s Letter by Larry Morlan
“Quality is not an act, it is a habit” (Aristotle) My wife, Joyce, and I recently had the privilege of attending the Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Annual Gala at the clubhouse. The officers for the Company, Rescue, and Fire were installed. Simon Gray is again president of the Company. A couple of highlights of the evening were when the Orange County Supervisors named March 4 as Jack Kelley Day in honor of his 25 years of service as an EMT, and when Rick Hooper was given the outstanding leadership award by the Fire and Rescue Board. All in all it was a great evening and a chance to say thank you for all the fine work these men and women do. March 4 was a first for the Board of Directors during our regular scheduled meeting. The meeting was “streamed live” on the web. This was the initial test for the new equipment and for our operators. By all indications from Melanie Parmelee, our communications coordinator, the test went very well and we are ready to go prime time. Information will have been distributed by the time you read this and the March 14 Board meeting will have been streamed live to you. Since that meeting is a night meeting, “streaming live” should provide good late night entertainment. I would like to thank Christian Jones, a local Governor’s High School student, for the work he did on his project dealing with pedestrian safety. Chief Walker and Safety and Security Committee Chair John Bell met with Christian to review his findings. The chief told me that four main suggestions were discussed and that the Safety Committee would be taking these up in later discussions. The findings were: • clear brush, etc. at major intersections for a better sight-line for walkers • provide better signage for walking paths and for school bus stops • provide better lighting at major intersections • provide dedicated bike and walk paths At the March 4 board meeting, the board established the location of the planned dog park to be at the LOWA-owned Life Estates parcel in the 1400 block of Lakeview Parkway, Section 9. Research indicated that to have placed the location at the proposed campgrounds area would likely have required a referendum. The project was also approved by the board to be a sanctioned project for the Friends of Lake of the Woods Corporation (FLOW) to receive donations upon their board also signing off on the project. The project was placed in the Five Year Capital Plan for FY 2018 for future planning and budgeting purposes. The board is moving ahead with the various aspects of the Pool/Fitness Project at the Clubhouse complex, approving funds to complete the conceptual design study and preliminary site work. At this time, we are planning a Town Hall meeting for April 19 to receive feedback from members on the project plans as of that date. While planning continues for the Clubhouse complex project, the Sweetbriar Pool replacement project is ahead of schedule. Groundwater turned out to be a non-issue as no live stream/creek or natural spring has been discovered under or around the pool. By this publication, concrete is curing at the site. On time opening is still being predicted. I am sure by now that most people have seen the 50th Anniversary sign at the front gate. It has been receiving positive reviews from a majority of residents who have commented to me, though there are some residents who would like to have retained the uncluttered (their words) entrance way. I started out thinking I was going to write this letter about the volunteer committee structure at work within Lake of the Woods, but somehow never quite got there. That I will save for another day, but suffice it to say the committees, their members and their chairs play significant and important roles in the life of the community. Until my full article, thanks to each and every one of you for all that you do for the lake.
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)
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. Planning Committee, Tom Sheridan Chair B. Board of Examiners – Jon Anderson, 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. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Transferring New Construction and Renovation Funds to Unrestricted Operating Cash. 6.2 Consideration of Allocating New Construction and Renovation Funds for Purchase of 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 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.)
Election Committee Volunteers In September, LOWA will be seating two new directors. The process for electing new directors is an exciting one, and members of the Elections Committee are involved every step of the way. This year the Elections Committee will be offering “electronic voting” in addition to the paper version of the LOWA Proxy Ballot. If you are interested in joining the Elections Committee, please complete an application and return it to the General Manager’s office. Applications are on LOWA.org under Administration tab and on the Forms page or at the Holcomb building. The committee plays an important role in supporting LOWA as a self-governing organization.
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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
Sad, Good, and News for Spring Break
March 4, 2017, 9 AM, Community Center Note: These minutes are unapproved and provided to members for review. Present Others Larry Morlan, President Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Leighton Cumming, Vice President Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 10 AM) JoAnn Zwickl, Treasurer Jennifer Zukowski, Secretary Bob Hoh Carl Clawson Jeff Johnson
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
2. SWEETBRIAR POOL IS ON TRACK Chug, chug, chug. NVblu continues to chug along. With the main pool and wading pool concrete floors poured and gunnite sprayed on the walls, the contractors demolished the old concrete deck and laid the foundation for the new mechanical/storage building last week. Director of Facilities Jessie Graves reports we are on track for Memorial Day Weekend opening. 3. FITNESS CENTER SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS GUARD THE DOORS Thanks to IT Coordinator Patrick O’Loughlin and Security Chief Scott Walker, the two interior cameras and one outside the front door are online to keep tabs on who enters, which helps control use by Fitness Center members only. 4. EASTOVER PARK WETLAND IS PROTECTING KEATONS LAKE Sediment and pollutant (nitrogen and phosphorus) runoff from the Wilderness Battlefield carried in Keatons Run gets settled out in the new meandering wetland. Our contractor installed native trees and shrubbery on March 2. The last step is the Roads Crew will install split rail fencing inside the park area. 5. GOLF COURSE FORWARD TEES READY FOR NOVICE AND SENIOR PLAY East Coast Athletics wrapped up its work on 10 tee boxes on nine holes, and IGM sodded the tees. Forward tees will be marked as green colored tees approximately 200-250 yards from the greens. 6. FLAT RUN FOREBAY PROJECT ON HOLD It is bad news and back to the drawing board after LOWA and Stantec determined the area for catching sediment and pollutants from Flat Run has too many underground utility lines to install an effective forebay. LOWA will work with the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District to develop an upstream Plan B to better protect the Main Lake.
Route 3 at LOW Way Left Turn/Flashing Yellow Arrow Project Nearing Completion VDOT Project Manager Anthony W. Hurlock reported to the LOWA General Manager that VDOT is trying to determine an installation/activation date for the flashing yellow and emergency detection used by Fire and Rescue. He said implementation of the “flashing yellow” will not catch us off guard. VDOT plans public notification which will include media resources along with variable message boards on-site. Expect notification 7 to 10 days prior to implementation.
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 17, 2017
See March 4 Minutes on p. 6
1. JOEY WELSH RETIRING FROM CLUBHOUSE After 10 years, our Clubhouse Manager is retiring on April 30. We are sad to see her leave the LOWA Team, but we rejoice knowing she will have more time for family, friends and fun. Joey has been uncompromising on her terms to establish a quality dining experience for members and guests. We have made so many strides forward during her years here. Revenue broke through the $1 Million sales barrier in 2015 and averages $1.2 Million for the last two years. Food costs from fresh food preparation have dropped four percent this year and are projected to continue. Meanwhile, the assessment subsidy for the Clubhouse has dropped from $125 per lot in 2007 to $32 per lot in the new 2017 budget. She is a valued colleague to all and we will miss her! We are recruiting an energetic, personable, successful manager to build on Joey’s successes.
Lake Currents
Call to Order. President Morlan called the meeting to order at 9 AM in the Community Center. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 9:02 AM for the purpose of addressing contracts, matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. Motion by Zwickl, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 10:02 AM. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Open Session at 10:05 AM, and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of addressing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Secretary Zukowski confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice was sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda. Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of the Minutes of February 15, 2017. Motion by Zukowski, to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2017 Board of Directors meeting. Vote- Yea: Morlan, Zukowski, Zwickl, Hoh, Clawson and Johnson. Nay: 0. Abstain: Cumming. Motion passed 6-0-1. 3. REPORTS 3.1 Report from Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Lee Frame said the Board’s main focus at this time is the budget. Although the Board of Education, the jail and animal shelter are requesting increased funding, the Supervisors have asked the County administrator for no tax rate increase. Residents may, however, see an increase in their RSA water bill rates. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 4, prior to final adoption by the Supervisors on April 11. On March 28 there will be a public hearing on the emergency ordinance issued to eliminate the Rescue Squad in the far western end of the County, which gets very few calls. This leaves the County with four squads, but will not adversely affect county residents or pose an undue burden on the remaining County squads. 3.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff’s Office: Major LaCasse reported that in February the County received 2295 calls for service, 48 of those from LOW. There were 33 warrants issued, 88 civil papers served in LOW, 269 summons issued and 61 transports (year-todate). There were 8 calls from Walmart, and 51 traffic tickets written on Route 3. Drug charges were levied against five people. The department now has three new officers who just graduated from Police Academy.
by Phil Rodenberg
Association News
LAKE OF THE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily
Security/Front Gate: 972-2210 or 972-2020 https://community.dwellinglive.com/ lakeofthewoodsassociationinc.aspx
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 17, 2017
Board Seeks Member Input on Proposed Boat/RV Lot Storage and Aquatic Invasive Species At the Board of Directors meeting March 4, the Board approved publishing these proposed amendments in Lake Currents for members’ comments to be submitted by March 31, 2017, to the Board. Issue: Current regulation and agreement for Boat/RV Storage do not address inoperable vehicles and the appearance of vehicles. Additionally, there are no regulations pertaining to precautions against the spread of aquatic invasive species from other bodies of water. Who/What: The General Manager proposed changes based on input from the Rules Committee that members and registered tenants keep vehicles in road-worthy condition with current state inspection stickers and licensed. The General Manager, with input from the Lakes Committee, recommends any member or registered tenant who owns a watercraft must obtain a LOWA-approved pamphlet on aquatic invasive species (AIS) and sign a statement acknowledging measures will be taken for prevention of spreading such species. Effect: Requires members to keep vehicles operable and in good appearance. Requires members to read and follow the pamphlet for prevention of AIS. The pamphlet is on the Lakes and Marinas page of LOWA.org. New language is in bold italics. 10. Members or registered tenants must keep their vehicles, RVs, V. USE OF PROPERTY--INDIVIDUALLY OWNED AND LOWA OWNED campers, and trailers in an operable condition and in good PROPERTY working order. All vehicles must display current state inspection J. BOAT/RV LOT STORAGE (1/2012) stickers, and current license plates. 11. Members or registered tenants must maintain their vehicles, boats, 1. Storage fees, set forth in the approved fee structure, are payable on or before RVs, campers, and trailers in clean, slightly, and good appearance. May 1 of each fiscal year. These fees may vary depending on the size and 12. Members or registered tenants must conform to provisions type of vehicle. Failure to pay the established fee by May 1 shall be deemed of Section X.4.n. pertaining to the spread of aquatic invasive a breach of contract and will result in the loss of the right to use the space. species to the Lakes. 2. In the event of nonpayment when due, any property remaining in the X. USE OF THE LAKES, A. WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS AND USAGE. space shall be conclusively deemed to have been abandoned and 4. WATERCRAFT RESTRICTIONS may be disposed of in such a manner as LOWA may see fit. In such a. All watercraft shall meet applicable U.S. Coast Guard and case the member or registered tenant shall be responsible to LOWA Commonwealth of Virginia regulations. for the cost of removal and disposal of such property. b. Only electrically-powered Motorized Watercraft, Non-Motorized Sail 3. All boats or vehicles stored in LOWA’s Lakeview or campground Watercraft or Non-Motorized Watercraft (See X.A.1.) are permitted storage sites shall prominently display a current LOWA ID and current on Keatons Lake. Gasoline, diesel or similarly powered watercraft, vehicle registration. The General Manager will be responsible for the regardless of engine deployment/utilization, are prohibited except for inspection and record keeping of the storage lots for compliance with official lakes management operations of LOWA and its agents. regulations. Inspections will be performed at least twice annually. c. Motorized watercraft, including deck boats, and sail watercraft are Violators of rental conditions will be cited and subject to the loss of the limited to less than twenty-two (22) feet in length; exclusive of motors; space if the condition is not corrected upon notification. pontoon and fibertoon boats shall be limited to twenty-five (25) feet or 4. Only one vehicle is permitted in each storage space with the exception less in overall length. This Regulation does not affect any watercraft of a boat on a trailer, which is considered one vehicle. registered prior to May 1, 1999. 5. Only a registered vehicle will be permitted on the member or registered d. Watercraft shall NOT be used for overnight accommodation. Only tenant’s storage space. The registered party is responsible for toilets having a removable waste container (i.e. porta-potty style) are maintaining the assigned space at all times. If the space is not cleaned allowed on watercraft in LOW. Waste may not be emptied into the to correct the violation/s specified in a written notification, LOWA lake, but must be properly disposed of in a toilet ashore. Maintenance may clean the space at the expense of the registered party. e. Seaplanes shall NOT land or take off from any LOW Lake. 6. Only LOWA members or registered tenants in good standing shall be f. Racing of motorized watercraft is prohibited. eligible to use the storage sites. No subletting, sub renting or loaning g. All watercraft using the lakes after sunset and before sunrise shall of an assigned space is allowed. The rights of the rental space do not be equipped with AND required to use proper navigational lights. A transfer with the sale of a residence. watercraft under oars shall have an electric light or lantern showing 7. If a member or registered tenant loses his status as a member or a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent registered tenant in good standing, the user agrees to remove all items collision. No other lights, including white docking lights, which could from the storage space immediately upon notification. impair the visibility of approaching watercrafts, shall be illuminated. 8. Commercial vehicles, RVs, boats, trailers or camper trailers may be stored White docking lights may be turned on when nearing a dock to tie up. in the Lakeview storage site when an appropriate space is available. h. Watercraft requiring the use of trailers for transportation to or from the 9. When a commercial vehicle is removed from the storage lot for daily lakes shall be launched only from authorized LOWA facilities. business needs, the space renter’s vehicle may be temporarily parked i. All marina launching ramps shall be used on a first-come, first served basis. in the rental space provided the vehicle displays a current LOWA ID. j. Non-motorized watercraft, e.g., canoes, kayaks, rowboats and windsurfers, may be launched from lakefront lots or LOWA Beaches, but may not be left on the sand at any LOWA Beach. k. Motorized watercraft with internal combustion engines without underwater exhaust vents or that have not been otherwise adequately muffled to reduce excessive noise are prohibited on the lakes. Class A licensed and insured l. Watercraft testing demonstrations may be performed at the specific www.bradiescustomconstructioninc.com request of a LOWA member or registered tenant in good standing. Tree Care with a Personal Touch All phases of construction: All demonstrations must be performed under the direct supervision of Topping y Trimming y Tree Removal • Decks • Bathrooms the member or registered tenant. 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A member or registered tenant who owns or uses a watercraft must Call: 703-966-9495 Over 30 Years of Experience obtain from Lake of the Woods its approved Pamphlet on Aquatic Find us on Angie’s List Invasive Species (“Pamphlet”) and sign a statement acknowledging Fax: 540-785-4758 Like us on Facebook that he or she has read the Pamphlet and agrees to take measures to ensure aquatic invasive species are thoroughly removed from watercraft, trailers, and related equipment and gear and do not enter P.O. Box 191 David Bradie Owner, President Locust Grove, VA the Lakes, as more specifically described in the Pamphlet. professionaltreesurgeon@gmail.com custom6@verizon.net 22508
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Shawn continues to live here in the lake with his wife, Lauren, and their four children. We have wonderful members with good stories of how the lake came to be as fabulous as it is. Do you have a story you want to share with fellow members? Call Donna Blackistone at 972-3555, to set up a time to share your memories.
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by Rea Hargraves, PGA, LOWA Golf Course Upcoming Events: March 20-21 Regular Aerification of Greens (20th Front 9 Closed/21st Back 9 Closed) 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 events scheduled.
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Let’s start the year off having FUN! Sign-up now for the Ice Breaker Scramble on Saturday, April 1; it’s posted in the Pro Shop. All teams will have a handicap for the event. We will have three places plus Special Games. After play, we will hold a raffle. Ladies Beginner Golf Classes start April 7, Friday afternoons from 5 to 5:45 PM and 6 to 6:45 PM. Classes are limited to six players. We will cover: grip, stance, posture, irons, woods, sand play, learning proper etiquette and touching on the Rules of the Game. Sign-up begins March 24 in the Pro Shop. I am looking for golf clubs, golf balls, and shoes for new players and beginning children starting to play this great game. If you have any, and would like to donate, please call me at the Pro Shop, Rea Hargraves at 972-2230. If you wish to keep a handicap at Lake of the Woods, please pay at the Pro Shop before March 31. Cost is $32. If I have not received your payment by March 31, you will be deactivated from our handicap system. I’ll see you on the course!
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Shawn Cotton remembers riding his bike on Lakeview Parkway all the way to the other side of the lake and maybe - encountering one automobile. He and the other kids went to Unionville Elementary School, catching the bus on Lakeview Parkway. Shawn was born in 1973 in Washington, DC, where he then lived with his parents. His father worked for the federal government. In 1974, Shawn’s grandparents received a card in the mail, advertising a vacation community about 50 miles south of DC. Shawn’s dad, Chamberlain, was determined that he did not want to n o t C ot raise his kids in DC and was thus motivated to check out this Shawn new area with the rest of the family. It did not take much convincing for the Cottons to buy their first lot at Lake of the Woods and begin the weekend camping experience that marked the beginnings of the community at the lake. The Cottons moved permanently to the lake in 1976 and Shawn’s dad commuted to DC. (Chamberlain actually owned a van pool and provided transportation for other commuters. They were on the Memorial Bridge, leaving DC, the night that the plane hit that bridge and plunged into the frigid Potomac. A night they will never forget…as with most of us.) Grocery shopping? Shawn’s mother drove to the Giant on Route 1, next to Mary Washington University. She would fill the car with big coolers and buy as much as possible because there was not much opportunity for foodstuff close by. Shawn remembers very distinctly the night when the Clubhouse burned. This was a major setback for the community because the Clubhouse was where everyone socialized. It indeed was the meeting place: The “Bottle Club” was one of the most popular activities. It met on Friday nights. People rented little lockers in the basement of the Clubhouse and stored their private cache of alcohol. If you wanted a mixed drink, you used your own libation. Shawn took to the water sports very early in his childhood because his family had a house on the water. As a matter of fact, Shawn became the self-proclaimed champion of the Stand-up Jet Ski competition. He loved that stand-up jet ski. But that spelled trouble, right here in Lake of the Woods! Many residents wanted to ban jet skis because they were a nuisance - too noisy. And so a compromise was reached: Jet skis could continue on the lake but stand-up jet skis would no more be allowed. (Interesting…Some things never change. Seems like controversies are simply a part of life when many different people try to live together in community.)
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Association News Lake Currents March 17, 2017
3.7 Report of the General Manager A. January Financials In January we collected $117,724 in current year lot assessments. For FY2016-17 we collected $5,376,525, or 94% of the current fiscal year lot assessments billed. The Preliminary Unaudited Budget Summary shows a favorable variance of $263,389 as of January 31. The current delinquency rate is 2.6%, and is expected to drop below 2% by the end of the fiscal year. Delinquent accounts continue to be monitored and appropriate action taken. Income from tenant fees is 15% lower than expected due to increased sales of rental properties. However, new construction/renovation fee income is up 650% over what was budgeted due to more new homes being constructed than anticipated. B. Lakes Management Report Environmental Quality Resources will complete the final task of installing plants at the Eastover Park location in March. C. Sweetbriar Pool Progress Report This project is on schedule and well underway with demolition, pool forming, plumbing and steel reinforcement. Groundwater continues to be a non-issue; no live stream or natural spring has been discovered under or around the pool structure. D. Other Business Management has signed an agreement with GolfNow to help fill our afternoon tee times, and is now listed on the GolfNow.com website for booking tee times. East Coast Athletics will begin forward tee construction on February 27. Since October 19, 2016, there have been 182 VSGA VIP card golf rounds logged. The GM has signed agreements with Friends of LOW (FLOW) so the Association can now accept donations from FLOW for several improvement projects.
March 4 Minutes from p. 3 3.3 Report from Allied-Universal Security: Chief Scott Walker reported that in February staff responded to 165 calls for service, and issued 95 traffic summonses. There was considerable tree damage and debris resulting from two violent storms during the month; road cleanup was handled well by Maintenance staff with Security assisting. One theft, two vandalism incidents and 16 animal complaints were reported. Surveillance cameras are being installed at the Fitness Center. The frontgate turn lane project is nearing completion. 3.4 Report from LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc.: None. 3.5 Report from Orange County Schools Representative Jim Hopkins reviewed the process used to create the annual schools budget, which the School Board will be working on in March and April. No details are available yet, although they are requesting an increase in funding. He mentioned that SOL test scores have been gradually improving over the past few years, and discipline referrals are very low. 3.6 Reports of Officers The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary had no reports at this time. A. Executive Session Actions Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to deny the appeal in Case #17-131/43, pending receipt of reasonable extenuating circumstances from the offender. B. Committee Liaison Reports: None. C. Committee Changes Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the following Committee changes as presented in the Committee change list dated March 4, 2017: Name April Creekmore Theresa Vickery Ashley Rush Ginny Biggs Robert Haring Molly Murphy Shane Quinlan Chris Forzano Tim Grant Michael Tait Richard Rappaport
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Committee Community & Youth Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness Lakes Lakes Lakes Nominating Pools Safety & Security
See March 4 Minutes on p. 18
Term-End Date
Planning Committee to Conduct Pools Survey
March 3, 2020
by Rick Rappaport, Member, Planning Committee The Planning Committee is developing a member survey covering the key issues of the Clubhouse Pool Fitness Center Complex. The survey will address issues currently before the Board of Directors such as design and funding options for the proposed Clubhouse pool complex, as well as gauging community interest in future conversion of one of the pools to a year-round (covered) pool. The results of the survey will help to inform the board as they make these important decisions. The email survey will be distributed and can be completed easily online using LOWA’s Constant Contact, or a paper version will be available at the Holcomb building. Members can sign up for Constant Contact by logging in to LOWA. org and clicking the “Member Central” tab on the navigation bar. When the Member Central page opens, click on the red-lettered link “Sign up here for Constant Contact emails from LOWA” and complete the simple registration form. For assistance, call 972-2278. Watch for future survey announcements and let your voice be heard!
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Pickleball at LOW
by Debbie Christie, Secretary, CIRA VA Battlefields Chapter
by Greg Stoner, Instructor, Pickeball Group
On April 7, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirees of the VA Battlefields Chapter will welcome David Hoffman, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize and author of The Oligarchs, The Dead Hand, and The Billion Dollar Spy. Hoffman is a contributing editor at the Washington Post and a correspondent for PBS’s flagship investigative series, FRONTLINE. His presentation will be about Adolf Tolkachev, a Soviet radar expert who spied for the C.I.A. The story played out over several years, almost entirely on the streets of Moscow, in a twilit chess game that pitted American intelligence officers against their Soviet counterparts. Each side knew exactly what the other was trying to do and was determined to thwart it. Lunch will be served at the LOWA Clubhouse with a choice of Grilled Chicken Penne or Roasted Atlantic Cod for $23 per meal. The meal will include salad, vegetables, tea/coffee, and dessert. Open bar will begin at 11 AM, with lunch at noon, followed by Hoffman’s talk. If you are interested in attending our luncheon, please send in your check with your meal selection to Bruce Bixby, 310 Liberty Blvd, Locust Grove, VA 22508, before April 1. Please make your check payable to CVBC. If you have any questions, please contact either Steve Logan, 972-1714, or Carla Wascalus, 972-3436.
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Teen Safe Fundraiser for Basketball Court!
Pickleball is a fun and exciting (and addictive) sport which differs from tennis by utilizing a court which is about two thirds the size of a tennis court. It is primarily played as a doubles sport which means each person only has to cover about ten feet of court side-to-side. The rules are few and simple and the game utilizes an underhand serve, a perforated plastic (wiffle) ball and a “no volley zone,� which is seven feet in front of the net which allows for an easy-to-learn sport. A pickleball court has the same dimensions as a badminton court (44 feet x 20 feet) with a net that is two inches lower than a tennis net. The sport is played with paddles, not racquets, that are about twice the size of a ping pong paddle. Beginner classes are held every Thursday from noon to 2:30 PM in the Marion Pronk Hall at the Community Center. Lessons are free and paddles are provided. Please wear tennis, walking or cross training shoes. For any questions about this rapidly growing sport, please call Greg Stoner at 540-388-2540. “If there could be only one universal sport played by all ages with a wide range of athletic abilities, pickleball may well top the list.� Keith Bing
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Lake of the Woods TEEN SAFE PROJECT
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Music Cash Bar Buffet with light food and sweets Prizes for special dances! Dress for your favorite decade! Tickets $25. Tickets on sale March 22.
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM Friday and Saturday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 7 PM
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LOWA Regular Board Meeting Saturday, April 1, 10 AM, CC LOWA Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2 PM, CC
March 17-19 Friday Saturday Sunday
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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 LGES Locust Grove Elementary School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center
Meet with Board Secretary Jennifer Zukowski Mondays, 9-10 AM, Fareways Café at the Woods Center
March 22-March 26
Committee Meetings:
Members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit LOWA.org, click on Administration tab, then Committees.
March 29-April 2
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: 3/21, 9:30 AM, CC Topic: Updating BOD candidate application; discussion on dissemination of the application process. Rules: 3/21, 4 PM, CC Lakes: 3/21, 7 PM, WC Communications: 3/22, 3 PM, WC Planning: 3/22, 7 PM, LLCH Topic: Developing questions for next months Constant Contact member survey covering the proposed Pool/Fitness Center complex at Clubhouse Point. Investment: 3/27, 1 PM, CC Treasurer Meeting to immediately follow Elections: 3/28, 10 AM, CC ECC: 3/30, 8:30 AM, WC
Association News
Meet the Management Thursday, March 30, 9 AM-12 PM, RR
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March 17-23, 2017 LOWA Regular Board of Directors (March 14 Meeting) (3:00) [ICON] 2 PM Starting Wednesday
Morning Preschool 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Day Care 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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LOW AARP Chapter Presentation (March 20 Meeting) (1:00) 9 AM
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Notice of Meetings & Events Friday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, March 18 7:30 PM LOW Players Presents Always Patsy Cline (CC), fee. Reserve: LOWPlayers.org.
LOW Community
Sunday, March 19 1:30 PM LOW Democratic Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: lowdemocrats.org. 2 PM LOW Players Presents Always Patsy Cline (CC), fee. Reserve: LOWPlayers.org. Monday, March 20 10 AM AARP Meeting (CH). Info: Carolyn 972-3306. 5-9 PM Teen Safe Project Fundraiser at Noodles & Company (1212 Carl D. Silver Pkwy). Info: Lavenuta_leslie@yahoo.com. Tuesday, March 21 2:30 PM LOWLINC Speaker Series (CC). Info: 1-855-LOWLINC. Thursday, March 23 12 PM NARFE Potluck Luncheon (LLCH). Info: Nick 972-0350. 7 PM LOW Veterans Meeting (LLCH). Info: Bill 972-6781. Friday, March 24 10:30 Civil War Study Group (LLCH). Info: Charles 540-645-2705. 7-9 PM March Madness Basketball Event, all ages (CC).
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Aerobics
LOWC
Exercising for Health
$
Time
Day
Contact
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
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
Stretch and Flex
nd
John 540-229-7940 th
th
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
Tae Kwon Do (8-11) 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
Contact Carolyn 972-3306
Art for Fun
CC
1:30-3:30 PM
TH
Elaine 972-0956
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
SU
Bob 972-8211
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Diana 972-7534
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Joan 972-7548
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
Sunday, March 26 2 PM LOW Water Ski Club Meeting (CC). Info: lowskiclub@yahoo.com.
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
Tuesday, March 28 1-7 PM Red Cross Blood Drive (LLCH). Info: Lalli 540-241-9426. 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg.). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
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
Sunday, March 25 7 PM Making Joyful Noise Concert (LOWC). Info: 972-9060.
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Calendar of Events
SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
Community Center 972-9680
Wednesday, March 29 11:30 AM Susan Allen Republican Women’s Club Luncheon, fee. Info: Toni 972-0295.
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 972-1630
Investment Club
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 972-0395
CC
10 AM
W
Sylvia 972-9680
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 972-1630
Thursday, March 30 9 AM-12 PM Meet the Management (RR). Info: 972-2214.
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
Friday, March 31 7-11 PM Karaoke Night at Fareways Café, $10 Cover/Buffet. Info: 972-2216.
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Jessica 703-297-6784
Movie Club
Packard Campus
varies
varies
Linda lowmovieclub@gmail.com
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Bob 972-5928
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Connie 972-0083
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).
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
Knitting & Crocheting
$
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Civil War Study Group March Program
Celebrate LOWA 50th Anniversary and LOWVAC 35th Anniversary
The Civil War Study Group is scheduled to meet March 24 at 10:30 AM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Our speaker will be Eugene D. Betit, docent at Belle Grove Plantation, NPS volunteer at Cedar Creek Battlefield Park, and author of the book War’s Cost: The Hites’ Civil War. Betit will speak about the descendants of Isaac Hite, Jr., an officer in the Continental Army and founder of Belle Grove Plantation, south of Winchester. By the time of the Civil War, ed Isaac had forty grandsons; four of whom (plus d i ov Pr two great grandsons) gave their lives for the to ho Confederacy, some enlisting as young as fourteen. P etit Several did not reach their fifteenth birthday, while two died D. B E ug en e in the last year of the war. Betit will discuss why only one out of 102 Virginia Hites was commissioned, and will also examine the conditions under which they fought and the reasons for their commitment. Everyone with an interest in Civil War history or historic preservation is invited to attend our presentations. For more information about the program or the Civil War Study Group, contact Charles Brewer 540-645-2705 or go to civilwarstudygroup.org.
Lake of the Woods Visual Arts Council (LOWVAC) will be celebrating the 35th year of art shows here. In reviewing documents from the earliest shows, we discovered that there was a “LOW Coloring Book,” sold to benefit Fire and Rescue at the first shows! So far we have not found a copy of that book, now 35 years old! We assume it was a book for children. Since adult coloring books are now popular, LOWVAC plans to produce a coloring book to celebrate LOW’s 50th anniversary. Details are not final, but we plan to request pen and ink drawings of scenes of Lake of the Woods from residents. LOWVAC committee members will select final drawings for the book. Start drawing and stay tuned for details about when and where to submit. The coloring book will be sold at the art show. For 2017, there will be changes to the annual art show, both location and time. The show dates are Sept. 16 and 17 and the location will be the Community Center. Get your creativity going for a bigger 2017 show and sale. Questions? Pete Brown 704-953-4304.
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Our Stage 4 children will have the opportunity to see the children’s production of The Peanut Man, the story of George Washington Carver, at the Riverside Theatre at 1 PM Saturday, April 1. Mary Lou McFarland chairs the Stage 4 effort and would be happy for any help to accompany her on this and future outings. MaryLou can be reached at mcmlf@yahoo.com or 9721483. Through our Stage 4 program, children who maintain the best behavior levels throughout a month are able to participate in a monthly special event. Our Day of Hope Luncheon will be held April 5, 12 PM at Fawn Lake Country Club following a brief business meeting at 11 AM. Our speaker will be Jennifer Gorman, the Art Therapist at the Alice C. Tyler Village (ACTV). Contact Chris Calleja, our Day of Hope Chair, by March 27, at 972 2918 or chcalleja@verizon.net for luncheon reservations. Cost is $18 per person, cash or check payable to Childhelp LOW Auxiliary. Invite a guest to learn more about Childhelp, A.C.T Village and our Auxiliary. Donald and Daisy Duck will be on hand at the annual Easter Party April 8. We’ve planned plenty of games, arts and crafts, face painting and tattoos. If you want to participate, and haven’t signed up already, please contact Karen Woods, 972 4807 or kandkwoods@comcast.net or Diane Ogranovitch, 9725960 or odsnet1@gmail.com. April 24 will be our 11th ACTV Benefit Golf Tournament at Meadow’s Farm. Contact Don Roth, 972-7542 or bass4f@comcast.net to play, to sponsor, and/or to help out. Judy Ayers has joined the hospitality team with Maureen Francis. We are grateful for their efforts in providing coffee “and …” at our regular monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at Lake of the Woods Church at 10 AM. Arrive early for coffee and conversation. Or contact our membership chair, Jill Humphries, at janjinla@aol.com or 972-1179. You can always get more information about Childhelp at www.childhelp.org.
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Magician Wes Iseli performs his disappearing/reappearing doves act for children, staff and guests at the Childhelp Valentine party. Our Valentine party featured Magician Wes Iseli performing his legendary disappearing/reappearing dove act. The children, as well as the volunteers and staff, were mesmerized. Following the show the children were treated to juice and cookies and given valentine favors and containers of arts and craft items. Tuesday, March 21, at 2 PM, we are gathering for birthday backpack giftwrapping at Judy Swartout’s home. Please contact Judy, 972-5566 or vatarheel@aol.com, if you can make it.
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March 23 is the deadline to sign up for the March 31 Spring Luncheon, which will start at 11:30 AM at the Clubhouse. The cost is $20, payable by check made out to “LOW LGA,” with “Spring Luncheon” noted on the memo line. The sign-up sheet and lockbox are located in the lounge at the Woods Center. Our 2017 season starts with an 18-Hole Scramble on Tuesday, April 4. This fun event combines 9-hole and 18-hole players in a foursome, providing an opportunity to meet new members and play with golfers of different skill levels. Check-in time is 8:30 AM, with a shotgun start at 9 AM. Plan on arriving early, so you have time to catch up with old friends, make some new ones and maybe have time for a bit of practice on the putting green. Here are a few reminders to get us ready for league play. Members must sign up for Tuesday golf no later than noon on the Monday prior to play. Volunteers are needed for collecting sweeps money during the check-in process and for collecting score cards to determine the day’s winners and allot the sweeps money. Start time in April is 9 AM. Players are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to play. The first Tuesday of the month is food bank collection day, when members are asked to bring donations of non-perishable foods to Dottie and Jim Lohr’s van in the Woods Center parking lot.
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Come to the NARFE potluck luncheon on meeting he March 23 at noon in the lower level of the Clubhouse. All meetings of the chapter are open to members, their guests and potential members. At this meeting we will be having attorneys James M. Vitt and/or Loretta Dubova speak to us regarding trusts. The chapter will d provide fried chicken, coffee, water and soft drinks. We ask that all members and guests bring a side dish or dessert.. All current federal civilian employeess FE and annuitants are eligible to join NARFE embers and our chapter. Benefits offered to members include the voice of our NARFE headquarters in Congress to assure that our salaries, annuities and health plans are not compromised. In addition, you get the information-packed magazine with useful information about current issues affecting federal employees or annuitants. If you are a NARFE member of another chapter, you may join our chapter as an associate member, or if you are not eligible to join NARFE, you may join our chapter as a social member. Associate and/or social members pay $5 dues per year. Chapter members or guests who do not reside in Lake of the Woods, please contact Nick Duy or Mary Kay Wilks for gate access. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Duy at jnduy@comcast. net, 972-0350, or Mary Kay Wilks, at marywilks@comcast.net, 412-5764.
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors surprised former LOW Rescue Squad Chief Jack Kelley by recognizing him for his service at their Feb. 28 meeting in Orange. They declared March 4 would be “Jack Kelley Day� to honor Jack for 25 years of service and over 15,000 volunteer hours in providing emergency medical support to LOW and Orange County residents. Kelley is an advanced emergency medical technician and a former Rescue Squad Chief. Board of Supervisors member and former chairman Lee Frame made the presentation. Frame recalled that Jack has served for so long that he was often first responder on the scene to traffic accidents at the intersection of Routes 3 and 20 before that traffic light was installed and when Jack had his office located near the intersection. Jack is well known for his ability to bring comfort to stressed patients with his calm, caring, gentle, and Ja light-hearted approach. Jack is a former football player ck K ell (offensive line) at William and Mary, high school history teacher ey and football coach, and businessman. Now he devotes much of his time to serving his neighbors in Orange County through his volunteer work as an emergency medical technician and crew leader. Jack is blessed to have his large and loving family located close by here in LOW and to have many of them involved in providing quality and caring medical care to their neighbors.
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Calling all animal lovers! Cause 4 Paws, a 501c(3) non-profit feline rescue organization, is kicking off our fundraising season Saturday, April 1 at the Lioness Flea Market. We will be at the Locust Grove Middle School located at 6368 Flat Run Road off Route 20 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. We will have t-shirts, animal-themed jewelry, dog and cat items and lots of yard sale stuff. Proceeds help us to continue our mission of providing veterinary care to homeless felines and placing them in their forever homes. Also available for your perusing pleasure will be crocheted hats and afghans, as well as unique jewelry by Mary Kay’s Crafts and Kathryn’s Creations. As always at all of our events, we will be accepting cat food (dry kitten chow is always needed) and monetary donations. We are also in need of volunteers to foster homeless cats and kittens, help at adoption events at PetSmart art and help at craft events. We thank you for your support. Please call Mary Kay at 540-412-5764 or Casey ey at 540-841-0661 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the Lioness Flea Market and all our upcoming events! Please call me at the above number or email me at marywilks@comcast. wilks@comcast. net if you ou can help with any ny of our activities. es. Again, thank you for your support. upport.
The Lakers return for their 19th annual Lake of the Woods Church (LOWC) Concert on Saturday, March 25 at 7 PM. Their musical crew will feature Irene Robinson on piano, Charlie Bocook on drums and Jordan Medas on bass guitar. Medas spent about nine years traveling the country as a professional musician, and recently joined LOWC as our pastor for Young Families. The Lakers have been singing their own style of the oldies, both gospel Photo provided and pop, since 1998. They have been The Lakers representing LOWC as they attempt to spread the Light of Jesus all over central Virginia. They have made over 600 appearances in the area from Washington to Richmond and Charlottesville to King George. They have sung for state conventions, charity events, fairs, antique car shows, churches, civic associations, senior citizen groups, assisted living homes, personal parties and celebrations. They enjoy making people smile as they share their corny humor and sing their good-news songs. About half the songs the group will sing are new for this concert. They will ask you to sing along with them on a few songs as well, and they just may have a surprise in store for you. There will be a Cookie Concerto reception and a chance to meet with The Lakers following the performance. The concert is free, and any voluntary donations will support the LOW Church Worship Arts Program. Please call The LOW Church at 972-9060 for questions and directions. Paid Advertisement
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Human Services 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.
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. 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 March 28. 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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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.
Healing Hearts Grief Support Group: Tues., 7 PM, LOW Church Library. Weekly support group for anyone grieving the death of someone close. Please call Lynn, 972-7714, before attending. Looking for a Baby Sitter? The Lake Youth Foundation has a list of students who have taken their Super Sitter class with lessons in fire safety, first aid and CPR, practiced handling babies with confidence, and learned fun activities for children. Info: Diane, 972-8634, or email LYF at info@lakeyouth.org. LOWLINC - Non-profit service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits, and referrals to vetted vendors. 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.
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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: March 29: Christ, The Lord by Anne Rice; 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.
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 next Lake of the Woods Veterans Club meeting is 7 PM (1900 hours to vets), Thursday, March 23, in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Our guest speaker will discuss various aspects of the US Government’s support of providing intelligence to operational units. Included in the presentation will be various counterintelligence threats and increased cooperation within the intelligence community. At the February meeting the attendees heard an extremely informative presentation by Major Beau Mason on the organization, structure and many unheralded but fascinating missions of the Virginia National Guard. Are you a vet? Join the LOW Vets Club. Experience the camaraderie, shared experiences and great presentations at our meetings. We have members from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War and Iraq/Afghanistan. All services: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Come to the meeting and experience the company of fellow veterans.
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As a reminder, Always Patsy Cline is now on stage at the Community Center. As I write this, there are still seats available for Saturday evening and the Sunday matinee. I was reading one of the biography articles about Patsy and realized that she was locally born and raised in Winchester. Her father was a blacksmith and her mother became a seamstress to support the family after the breakup of the marriage. Patsy taught herself to play piano around age 8. She later discovered her passion for singing. Patsy dropped out of school at 16 to help support the family. When she had time off from her many jobs, including at a poultry plant and a soda shop, she started her singing career. She performed on local radio stations and entered numerous singing contests. Patsy performed for nearly a Feeling like you paid too decade before her breakthrough, much in taxes this year? singing and winning with Walking Contact your ďŹ nancial advisor After Midnight on the Arthur Godfrey today to learn about investing show. Prior to that she performed strategies that could beneďŹ t you. in honkytonks anywhere she could. Eventually she joined a band, and went on to sing many cross-over and country hits, becoming one of the leading Nashville stars, and joining the cast of the Grand Ole Opry before her tragic death in a 1963 plane crash. To order tickets, go online to lowplayers.org or call me at 972<YHWWH ( 5XL] www.edwardjones.com )LQDQFLDO $GYLVRU Member SIPC 6385. Tickets are $29 for adults and *HUPDQQD +Z\ 6XLWH $25 for students. '
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Terry A. Anderson, retired Associated Press correspondent who was taken hostage in 1985 by Shiite Hezbollah militants and held hostage in Lebanon for six years, will speak March 19 at a special Sunday meeting of the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club. The event, which will begin at 1:30 PM in the lower level of the LOWA Clubhouse, is open to the public without regard to political affiliation. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Anderson, 68, is a former Marine and Vietnam veteran. He is author of the bestselling book Den of Lions, recounting the years A nd he was held hostage er so in Lebanon. n He is a former foreign correspondent in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He served as chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press, as well as working as a newspaper editor, television and radio reporter and documentary producer. Anderson spent 12 years as a journalism professor at Syracuse University, Ohio University, the Columbia University School of Journalism and the University of Florida. He is honorary chairman of the Committee to Protect Journalists, which works on behalf of journalists under threat around the world, and is co-chair of the Vietnam Children’s Fund, which has built more than 50 schools in Vietnam. He ran unsuccessfully in 2004 for the state senate in his native Ohio. Anderson now lives in Orange County, where he is working with a group called Virginians for Change in Animal Legislation, which is advocating for tougher animal welfare laws in response to the rescue of abused animals at an Orange County farm last year More information is at the club’s Website at lowdemocrats.org. rr y
In addition, we will be visited by Chuck Smith, a candidate for Virginia Attorney General. He is a retired U.S. Marine and Navy JAG commander. Chuck has held the position of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is a Virginia attorney who has been practicing law for 36 years and has participated in many political and community activities. He is married with five children.
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3.8 Committee Reports A. Community and Youth Activities Chair Denise Shoemaker reported that the Committee needs new members to help plan events for the Community. They are reviewing their Charter, and have planned several fun events, including the March Madness, all-ages basketball competition on March 24 and the 1960’s Retro-themed dance, also for all ages, on April 22. B. Maintenance & Ecology Chair Michael Tait reported the Committee now has 7 voting members, 2 alternates and a variety of advisors. Issues they are addressing include congestion at the front gate Security parking area, bicycle-riding on the main dam, and the feedback process for reporting completion of maintenance tasks. C. Nominating Committee Ken Tillman reported that there will be two openings on the Board this year, so three or more candidates will be needed to fill Director seats. More details will be published in the next issue of Lake Currents. 4. Member Comments on Business Agenda FLOW member Nancy King briefly outlined the purpose for creating Friends of Lake of the Woods (FLOW), and how they operate to help pay for community projects. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents Proposed Amendments to Regulation V.J. and X.A.4.n. Regarding RV and Boat Storage. Motion by Cumming that the Board authorize the publication in Lake Currents of proposed amendments to Regulation V.J. and X.A.4.n., and further move to send Regulation X.A.4.n. to the Lakes Committee regarding RV and boat storage. Motion by Zwickl, to retain Item #12 in the new Section V.J. which pertains to the responsibility of boat-owners relative to aquatic invasive species, as proposed in the original draft and recommended by the Rules Committee. Yea: Zukowski, Zwickl, Johnson, Hoh, Clawson and Morlan, Nay: Cumming. Motion passed 6 to 1. Vote on original motion as amended passed unanimously. 5.2 Consideration of Approving a Contract with RMM Lukmire Architects for the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/Outdoor Recreation
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Complex in the Amount of $50,000 with funds to come from the New Asset and Improvement Reserve. Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board award a contract to RRMM Lukmire Architects of Arlington, VA to complete the conceptual design study, including preliminary site work, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to be paid from the New Asset and Improvement Reserve. Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board authorize expenditure of funds prior to May 1, 2017, since timely completion of the architect-engineering work is essential if the new replacement pool and fitness center are to be built by May, 2019. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that restroom facilities for Clubhouse beach-users be included in the revised list of “must haves” dated January 17, 2017 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Establishing a Location for a New Dog Park Facility. (Board Goal #8) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt the Dog Park Plan dated March 4, 2017 to establish the location of the Dog Park at the LOWA-owned Life Estates parcel in Section 9. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve a Friends of the Lake of the Woods Project so that FLOW donations can be used to help fund the future Dog Park. Motion by Zukowski that the Board approve the inclusion of the Dog Park in the Five-year Capital Plan for FY-2018 for future planning and budgeting purposes. Motion by Hoh, passed unanimously, to amend the motion to state that the budgeted amount in the Five-year Capital Plan not exceed $30,000. Vote on the original motion as amended passed unanimously. 6.2 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to LOWA Regulation XII: Use of the Swimming Pools. Motion by Cumming, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney proposed amendments to LOWA Regulation XII: Use of the Swimming Pools. 7. Member General Comments Members commented on: 1) the need for a 6-lane pool at the Clubhouse to accommodate swimnastics classes; 2) the need for a permanent water supply at the Dog Park for the grass; 3) the need to consider regulations to address bicycling and use of walking sticks/ski poles on the main dam; 4) suggestions on how to handle redundancy of rules in the published regulations. 8. Director Comments: Secretary Zukowski said the Elections Committee could use new members. President Morlan reminded members to take advantage of the Meet the Management and Coffee and Conversation events held each month for their benefit, and join Secretary Zukowski at Fareways on Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. to share their thoughts. 9. Scheduled Meetings Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7 PM in the Community Center. Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, April 1, 2017 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 9 AM. Open Session: 10 AM. 10. Adjournment. Motion by Johnson, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 12:02 PM.
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Friday, March 31 (7:30 PM) “Thelma & Louise� (MGM, 1991, R-rated *) Screenwriter Callie Khouri began her script for “Thelma & Louise� with a single sentence premise: “Two women go on a crime spree.� What emerged from her word processor and eventually from the screen became a feminist manifesto and a cultural flashpoint which eventually landed the film’s stars, in character, onto the cover of “Time� magazine. Directed by Ridley Scott and anchored by two powerhouse and career-defining performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis (and an early breakout appearance by Brad Pitt), “Thelma & Louise� skillfully contrasts exceedingly well-done action movie tropes with a non-didactic social commentary before building to an unforgettable climax. Along the way, it also manages to be funny, insightful and even eloquent in its rage. Since its release, “Thelma & Louise� has become both a symbol and a sort Implant, Cosmetic, of short-hand for post-second wave feminism. *No one under the age of and Family Dentistry 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, March 25 (2 PM) “Songcatcher� (Lions Gate Films, 2000) Maggie Greenwald wrote and directed this period drama set in 1907 that follows Doctor Lily Penleric (Janet McTeer), a professor of musicology, as she studies an Appalachian community that, due to its isolation, has kept alive centuries-old traditional folk songs from England. As she gains their trust and records their music, she confronts her own prejudices while growing to see this community as more than a quaint accident of history. Along the way, Greenwald tackles issues as timeless as cultural schism, shifting attitudes regarding sexuality and the preservation of historical and cultural legacy for subsequent generations. “Songcatcher� was the winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and both Emmy Rossom (in her film debut) and Pat Carroll were nominated for Independent Spirit Awards for their performances. The film also stars Aidan Quinn and Jane Adams.
Thursday, March 30 (7:30 PM) “Pay it Forward� (Warner Bros., 2000) Emmy Award winning director and producer (for “E.R.�) Mimi Leder helmed this drama based on the novel of the same name by Catherine Ryan Hyde. When given a class assignment to “make the world a better place,� 11-year-old Trevor (Haley Joel Osment), comes up with a plan based on networking good deeds which he calls “pay it forward� - the recipient of a favor does a favor for three others rather than paying the favor back. Helen Hunt appears as Trevor’s alcoholic single mother with Kevin Spacey as his physically and emotionally scarred social studies teacher Eugene Simonet. Also starring Jay Mohr, Jim Caviezel, Jon Bon Jovi and Angie Dickinson.
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Saturday, March 18 (7:30 PM) “Get Your Man� (Paramount, 1927) Trailblazing director Dorothy Arzner’s career in feature films spanned from the silent era of the late 1920s into the early 1940s. In fact, she was the only female director working in the 1930s in the United States. This charming romantic comedy was Arzner’s third feature at Paramount and stars the “It Girl� Clara Bow at the height of her fame. Bow plays a New York tourist in Paris who falls for a handsome nobleman (Buddy Rogers), who, as it turns out, was betrothed in childhood to the daughter of a neighboring marquis. Bow soon hatches a plan to overcome that obstacle and get her man. This print is a carefully pieced together restoration by the Library of Congress from rediscovered nitrate stock, stills and intertitles and is the most complete version of the film we are ever likely to get. Also on the program is the 1914 Keystone comedy short “Mabel at the Wheel� directed by and starring Mabel Normand. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Andrew Simpson.
Saturday, March 25 (7:30 PM) “Point Break� (20th Century Fox, 1991, R-rated *) The second of Kathryn Bigelow’s trilogy of action films (following “Blue Steel� in 1989 and preceding “Strange Days� in 1995) stars Keanu Reeves as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers. The film co-stars Patrick Swayze as the charismatic gang leader and was praised for its outstanding surfing and skydiving sequences. In 2010, Bigelow became the first woman to receive an Academy Award for Best Director, for “The Hurt Locker.� *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
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The LOW Water Ski Club originally formed more than 35 years ago. The club has grown continuously and has about 60 skiers each season. We are an affiliated club with USA Water Ski Association, focusing on skier development primarily for our shows. We are a family-oriented club that requires the participation of parents whose children are involved. While all are welcome, we do limit the number of beginners (non-skiers) we can work with each year on a first-come, first-served basis. If your family has not been involved in the past, send us an email at LOWskiclub@yahoo.com and we will respond with club information to help elp see if joining us is a fit for your family Our season kick-off will be held March rch 26 at 2 PM in the Community Center. For returning members, we are looking forward to sharing the upcoming summer ski calendar, new ideas, and getting the paperwork behind us. We will be sending out a group email with updated forms by the time you read this. Most of all, we are getting excited about being back on the e water with you in April! Ski Ya There!
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The county administrator recently presented his budget for the next fiscal year. There were some serious challenges to meet the supervisors’ desire for a budget that did not include any tax increase. As a point of reference for evaluating the challenges, $380,000 in increased revenue requires a one cent increase in the real estate tax rate. Even without a tax rate increase there were revenue increases of about $1.6 million resulting from new construction, newer and more vehicles and new machinery. Another big increase was in sales taxes. Most of the increases in expenditures are in the areas of public safety and health and welfare. One of the bigger public safety challenges was the about $790,000 increase in the required contributions to the regional jail and juvenile detention center. The jail has offset increases in the past by using reserves and funds for federal prisoners. Those funds no longer are available and Orange County’s prisoners make up a larger portion of the overall jail population requiring us to cover a larger share of the cost. The other major public safety increase was for staffing to increase the number of ambulance teams from four to five. This is needed to handle the continuing increases in the number of calls for medical service. Health and welfare increases result from families that continue to struggle in Orange County. Staffing for the Department of Social Services was increased as was funding for the Children’s Services Act. As I have mentioned in the past, this act is a program to help at-risk youth and is a significant factor in the county’s budget. The caseload continues to increase with 124 youth/families receiving services this year as compared to 108 last year at this time. Also the difficulty of these cases is significantly more challenging. Even during the current fiscal year we are exceeding the budget by about $591,000 with $343,000 being the county’s share. Funding for mental health services is also increased in next year’s budget. The School Board requested about $1.65 million more than the supervisors appropriated for last year. Since the school system has not spent all of those funds for the last several years, the administrator’s budget provides a 2.67 percent increase in the amount estimated to be spent during the current fiscal year, which is about the rate of increases seen in the last several years. This amount is actually less than appropriated last year and substantially less than requested this year. For the next month or so, the supervisors will be reviewing the budget. There will be a Public Hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate April 4 at 7 PM. The administrator’s budget presentation will be available on the county’s website and citizens can provide comments to me at the email address below. At a recent meeting, I had the pleasure of presenting a Board of Supervisors resolution recognizing Jack Kelley for his 25 years of volunteer service with the LOW Rescue Squad. Rescue Squad officers managed to get Mr. Kelley to the supervisor meeting without his knowing that he would be recognized and he was surprised when I called him up before the board. It is this kind of selfless service to our fellow citizens that make Lake of the Woods and Orange County a great place to live. 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.
See Classifieds on p. 22 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 March 31 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, March 20. Deadline for submissions to the April 14 issue of Lake Currents is Monday, April 3.
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CONCRETE MASONRY Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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. DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. DECK STAINING - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. 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, 540-406-3589. 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. JUNK HAULING - Ask Luke Zello, Often Imitated Never Duplicated, 540-406-3589. JUNK REMOVAL Fast, Call Johnny B. Quick 540-903-5369. LAKESCAPES OF VIRGINIA, LLC - Lawns & Gardens. Design, installation, maintenance. Residential, commercial. Call Carlos Ortiz, 540-656-6005 or email: lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. LANDSCAPING 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. 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, 540406-3589. 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 540-8417790, so I can help you. 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 WASH and Staining houses, decks, docks. Interior and exterior painting. Call JD 540-841-5700. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PRO SEAL - SEALCOATING and Striping. Driveways, Parking Lots, Walking Paths, Neighborhood Streets. Give your asphalt the protection it deserves! Free Estimates. 540-907-5662 or www. prosealtoday.com. ROOFING - Install new, repairs, clean molds and stains, seal and install skylights. Repair 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. 571-276-3922, sosgoodbyemess@ gmail.com, LOW resident. 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 LAWN Care. Fall Services: Seasoned firewood, leaf removal, tree removal, fertilization, and much more. Free estimates, 540-308-8072. 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.
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LOWA 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 energetic, personable and 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. The successful candidate 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/ROADS. Full-Time hourly Laborer. Ability to lift 50 lbs., and have ability to operate a variety of hand tools such as weed trimmers, chainsaws and vehicles. Work includes a variety of duties such as weedeating and seasonal snow removal. 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).
Yard Sale YARD SALE - March 18, 2017. 238 Washington Street. 8 AM-2 PM. Tools, weed eaters, Christmas decorations, diving gear, power wagons, toys, cookware, rocking chair, metal computer desks, computer equipment, boogie boards and much more.
Employment CUTS & STYLES now hiring hair stylist; offering booth rental or commission. Contact Carol at 540854-4900. Located at Locust Grove Town Center next to Exxon.
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.
Misc. PRIVATE COLLECTOR buying stamp collections. 540-220-3726. NURSE AIDE COURSE. $695 includes tuition, books, PPD, background check. Next Start Date: May 13, 2017. Info: 703-402-2509.
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Local, Personal, Experienced, Professional 4456 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA
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2007 TRAILER, 5’ x 8’, gross weight 2990 lbs. Call 540-972-8325. PELICAN Fiberglass CANOE, 15’.6”, molded seats, built-in coder, paddles, hand cart, $250. LOW resident, 904-327-7379.
PONTOON BOAT, 2000 20’ Sylvan with 50 HP Mercury engine. $2200. Call Dave 540-972-4459 or 703-966-9031. SEASONED FIREWOOD. All seasoned hardwoods; split and ready to burn. Stanley Lawn Care, 540-308-8072.
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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. 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.
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
“Ruthan listens, is knowledgeable and is committed to her clients and her trade.”
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• 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
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