The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 14, No 13
540.972.2237
General Manager’s Proposed FY17 Budget Presentation January 28 Budget Advances Board Goals Dear Members, As the Association crosses the 50-year milestone line, I am transmitting for your review and consideration the Proposed Operating, Contribution to Reserves (CTR), and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which begins May 1, 2017. The proposal is a balanced budget representing $9,609,027 in total authorized spending. Through this budget, the Lake of the Woods Association is able to effectively carry out its obligations to maintain the common areas, lakes and dams; operate the amenities; enforce Association regulations; and provide adequate gate access and common area security. The budget is the means to implement several of the stated Board Goals including the Lakes Management Plan to improve the health of our lakes. The budget will likely be modified on the way to Board adoption Feb. 15 as we receive updates and consider Board, committee, and member input. Members are invited to attend a budget presentation Jan. 28 at 10 AM in the Community Center. Operating Budget Highlights Revenue. After counting amenity and administrative revenues, the budget requires slightly less than $5.9 million for cash break even. This translates to an annual lot assessment of $1,385, which is $45 (3.3 percent) above the current level. Compare the increase to the Consumer Price Index which as of October 2016 was 1.6 percent. Capital expenses account for $26 of the $45 increase. But for capital, the assessment increase would be $19 or less than 2 percent. The operating budget no longer uses New Construction and Renovation (NCR) Fee revenues, which are now strictly for capital. Expected Tenant Fee revenue is down almost $18,000 reflecting a decline in tenant properties. The Fee Schedule will remain the same except as follows: Tenant Fee: $1,380 ($5 less than assessment). Boat registration: Rounding up of $2 to $5 in each category. RV/Boat Storage: New temporary parking fees of $10/daily and $45/weekly – same as campground temporary parking. Golf Club: Single cart fee of $10 means we adjust rates after 11 AM by $1 to $3. Handicapping is $32 Racquet Club (Tennis/Pickleball): $50 family, $25 individual, and $10 junior. Expenditures. The Proposed Operating Budget totals $8,027,414, which is $147,608 more than the current year. The increase is attributed to salary increases, Roads positions, soccer field maintenance, cost of goods, and 50th Anniversary. I worked to keep operations as flat as possible while including expenditures that are necessary to care for the common areas and carry out the
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Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
FY 2017 - 2018 Summary of Proposed Operating Budget, CTR and Capital Budget November 21, 2016 Department
Revenue
Expense
Net
Administration Security Communications Fitness Equestrian Environmental Resources Pools Community Activities Golf - ProShop Clubhouse Golf - Fareways General Maintenance Roads Grounds Golf - Maintenance
729,400 57,500 150,500 80,000 91,850 421,129 13,000 45,267 532,910 1,226,706 350,000 1,500 3,750 -
1,515,056 726,998 221,233 24,771 187,479 516,579 138,442 236,039 356,453 1,366,840 375,099 832,048 675,359 367,136 487,883
(785,656) (669,498) (70,733) 55,229 (95,629) (95,450) (125,442) (190,772) 176,457 (140,135) (25,099) (830,548) (671,609) (367,136) (487,883)
Budgeted Results from Operations 3,703,512
8,027,414
(4,323,902)
Budgeted Contribution to Reserves for FY 17-18 Repair and Replacement New Asset and Improvement Contingency
1,454,366 100,000 15,000
(1,454,366) (100,000) (15,000)
Total Contribution to Reserves
1,569,366
(1,569,366)
Note 1
Assessment Necessary for Cash Break Even Billable Lots
-
5,893,268
5,893,268
4,256
Total Budget
9,596,780
Operating Assessment Capital Assessment
$ $
1,016 369
Assessment per Lot
$
1,385
Capital Spending Budget Total Authorized Spending
9,596,780
-
$1,581,613 $9,609,027
Note 1 -- Revenue is based on the Proposed Fee Schedule for FY 2017-2018
See Transmittal Letter on p. 4
President's Letter Board Agendas Association News Calendar Viewpoints Orange County News Classifieds
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Members: Lake Currents can be read online at: LOWA.org/Lake-Living/Lake-Currents
Jan. 24 Coffee & Conversation With Board Members 10 AM, Woods Center Jan. 28 GM Proposed FY2017-18 Budget Presentation 10 AM, Community Center Jan. 30 Town Hall Meeting on Equestrian Ring 7 PM, Community Center
Jan. 31 Meet the Management 9 AM-noon, Holcomb Reading Room Feb. 1 Quarterly Assessments Due Feb. 4 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center
Feb. 14-15 LOW 50th Anniversary Concert/Dance Live music by The Rave-Ons Tickets: LOWPlayers.org Feb. 15 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day LOWA Offices Closed OC Trash Compactor Closed
Association News Lake Currents January 20, 2017
President’s Letter by Larry Morlan
“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.” (H. Khan) I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that you are looking forward to a great New Year. The New Year’s celebration at the Clubhouse on Dec. 31 was an outstanding event as 200+ guests welcomed in 2017. Joey and the Clubhouse staff hosted a tremendous party. As the clock struck midnight not only were balloons falling from the ceiling, but the 50th Anniversary banner was unfurled for the first time. And I will never forget all the partygoers singing “Happy Birthday” to me at the end of the evening—at least it sounded something like that. LOWA’s 50th celebration continued with the official opening of the LOW exhibit at the James Madison Museum in Orange on Jan. 8. Lake of the Woods officials and local politicians took part in the gala opening. The exhibit will be at the museum through March and then split among four locations within the Lake. Since we last communicated, our friend Marion Pronk passed away. Marion directed the first musical by the LOW Players (The Music Man) in 2002 and continued to direct productions here at the Lake for the next 14 years. In 2002, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from LOW for community work and in 2016 the multi-purpose room at the Community Center was renamed Marion Pronk Hall. We all miss you, Marion. This is an appropriate place to mention the results of a national survey conducted this past year by Zogby Analytics relative to homeowner satisfaction with community associations. This was the sixth national survey in the last 11 years in which Americans living in homeowner associations have told pollsters they are overwhelmingly satisfied in their communities: By large majorities, most residents viewed their overall community experience as positive They reported that association board members serve the best interests of their communities They reported community managers provide valuable support to residents They supported association rules because they protect and enhance property values The Board feels that this is a representative picture of Lake of the Woods and its members. With that said, the Board faces a heavy meeting schedule over the next two months finalizing the budget and the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/Activity project. The association budget will be the main focus in the next three board meetings: Jan. 17 had some general discussion on selected topics; Feb. 4 will see action on proposed amendments proposed by individual directors; and, Feb.15 will see final action and approval of the budget. Other budget dates are Jan. 26, for when director proposed amendments are due, and Jan. 28, when the budget is presented to the membership by the General Manager. Action on an overall plan for the Clubhouse Pool area is hoped to be addressed at the Jan. 17 board meeting. It is hoped the board can set a maximum cost and the necessary “must haves” so that design plans can be set and final costs projected. In that way the board can address how to fund the project in March meetings. Also on tap will be final approvals on golf maintenance contracts and pool management contracts after evaluating bids received and a final selection. At this time we have four bidders on golf maintenance and two on pool management. Chester Guzek, our new AGM, has hit the ground running and has been making subtle but very effective adjustments to the Fareways Café operations. Workers are happy and the food and service is excellent. Keep up the good work, Chester. Work at the Clubhouse on the fire suppression system, is moving right along. It still looks like we will be closed all of January. We hope patrons of the Clubhouse will sample the fare at Fareways Café during the time the Clubhouse is closed
Finally, we had six applicants for the position of Equestrian Center Manager. Interviews were ongoing as I put this letter together and I anticipate a new hire will be announced by the time this edition of Lake Currents comes out. It was an outstanding group of applicants. I hated to see Cara, our old manager, leave because she was doing a wonderful job. Thanks Cara, for all you did!
Agenda (Tentative*) Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Community Center, February 4, 2017 8:30 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: January 17, 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. Committee Liaison Reports B. Committee Changes 3.7 Report of General Manager A. December Financials B. Lakes Management Report C. Sweetbriar Pool Progress Report 3.8 Committee Reports A. Finance Committee - Olive Kelly, Chair B. Legal and Compliance Committee - Gary Reese, Chair 4. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Approving Amendments to Bylaws Article IV., and VII., Regarding Electronic Notice and Voting (Policy Resolution 2017-4) 5.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents Proposed Amendments to Regulation X., Use of Lakes, Regarding Jet Packs and Flyboarding 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Discussion of the General Manager’s Revised Budget and Budget Amendments 6.2 Consideration of Authorizing the Release of the Capital Reserve Study Request for Proposals 6.3 Consideration of Authorizing the President to Sign a Contract for Golf Maintenance Services 6.4 Consideration of Authorizing the President to Sign a Contract for Pools Management for Summer 2017 and Summer 2018 7. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 8. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 9. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, Community Center, 2 PM • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Community Center, 9 AM Executive Session, 10 AM Open Session 10. ADJOURNMENT Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary.
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)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Coordinator: Melanie Parmelee (mparmelee@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org)
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-9722278 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
Meet AGM Guzek
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Community Center, February 15, 2017
Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary.
It’s great to be back at the Lake! It is my pleasure to introduce myself to all the residents. My name is Chester Guzek and I am your new AGM. I want to thank Phil Rodenberg, GM, for taking the time to get to know me and having the confidence in me to be his assistant to serve this great community. I would also like to thank staff for welcoming me to LOW. I graduated from West Liberty State College, now West Liberty University, in Wheeling, WV with a BS degree in Business Management. From there I attended the Agricultural Technical Institute of Ohio State University in Wooster, OH and graduated with an AS degree in golf course management. I have been a golf superintendent since the early 1990s. From 2005 to 2010 I was your Superintendent at Lake of the Woods golf course for IGM. I was also the GM/superintendent for Meadows Farms Golf Course from November 2010 to 2013. Each course, I am proud to say, made great strides during my tenure. Each course had challenges and they were met. On the tee sheet at LOW, my initial obligation is golf operations and Fareways Café, and to coordinate with the Clubhouse. I am excited to be working with the various committees and staff members to meet goals set forth for LOW and to handle new challenges. With team effort I feel we can handle anything that is put before us. I have been married for 17 years to my wife Barbara. She is a dental hygienist. We have a daughter, Stephanie, a college senior studying Dental Hygiene. We have three boys, Grant, Garrett and Gavin who will be high schoolers. Then there is Tucker, our two-year-old black Labradoodle. Phil and I will be hosting “Meet the Management” chats; the first time one is Jan. 31 from 9 AM to noon in the Holcomb Building Reading Room. Come out and meet your management team! Most days members can find me at Fareways Café, home of the all-day breakfast. While the Clubhouse is closed for the fire suppression system replacement, Fareways Café has extended hours of Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 10 PM and, Sunday 8:30 AM to 7 PM. I look forward to seeing you at Fareways Café. Again, thank you for this opportunity to represent this community. Please feel free to come by my office to meet and talk or you may email me as well. Best Regards, Chester Guzek, AGM cguzek@LOWA.org 540-972-2681
NOTICE Town Hall Meeting For The Equestrian Center Covered Ring Jan. 30, 2017 at 7 PM, Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road
Lake Currents January 20, 2017
2 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. OPEN SESSION 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 1.3 Approval of Agenda 1.4 Approval of Minutes: February 4, 201 2. REPORTS 2.1 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary 2.2 Report of General Manager A. Lakes Management Report B. Sweetbriar Pool Progress Report 2.3 Committee Liaison Reports 2.4 Committee Reports 3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1 Consideration of Adopting the FY 2017–2018 Budget (General Resolution 2017–5) 4.2 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Amendments to the Regulations Regarding Parking on Roadways 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Discussion of Golf Marketing Plan 6. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 7. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 8. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Community Center, 9 AM Executive Session; 10 AM Open Session • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Community Center, 7 PM 9. ADJOURNMENT
by Chester Guzek, AGM, LOWA
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The purpose of the Town Hall is to explain the proposed project and gather input from members on the proposed structure to be constructed at the small ring of the Equestrian Center, estimated to cost between $120,000 to $150,000. A covered ring provides an all-season, weather-resistant environment for the equestrian staff to exercise association horses, offer member/guest riding lessons, and provide boarders with a place to exercise and enjoy their horses. Photo at left is similar to the structure being proposed.
Member Services/Holcomb Building: 972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 972-2221 Closed for fire suppression system installation. Consider Using Fareways Café Community Center: 972-9680 ECC Office: 972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Equestrian Center: 972-2238
Amenities Main Marina: 412-6552
Tennis: Jim 972-8888 Courts available 6 AM to 11 PM
Fareways Café: 972-2216 M-TH, 8:30 AM-9 PM Fri & Sat, 8:30 AM-10 PM Sun, 8:30 AM-7 PM
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-5 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
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 lakeofthewoods.capsure.com
County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash/recycling collection: Wednesdays
Closed for the season
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Association News
Transmittal Letter from p. 1 work of the Association. Excellent customer service depends on a dedicated workforce. I included two percent employee raises (one percent Cost of Living Adjustment and one percent Merit) effective the first pay period in May. Retaining our dedicated and skilled employees avoids recruitment and retraining costs. Matching the CPI of 1.6 percent is not enough to hold off the positive turnover we will see. The 502 Roads budget includes funding for a Roads Laborer (conversion from part time) to better support roadway maintenance including paving, ditch maintenance, leaf and snow removal, and funding for three part time 9.9 Maintenance Area attendants to prevent illegal dumping and provide efficient use. The laborer position has been vacant most of this year because lack of interest in part time work of this nature. Meanwhile, the amount of hours required to properly carry out the roadways maintenance is more time than is available for the eight full time Roads crew. As for the 9.9 attendants, members have complained for years about illegal dumping and general untidiness. We lock the gate in the evenings, yet the dumping problem persists. We tried an attendant on a pilot basis this summer, and it was successful and appreciated by many members. We will place an attendant at 9.9 six days a week (closed Wednesday to match county compactor) and select holidays to prevent dumping and oversized limbs, to push up piles of leaves and branches, and to assist members with mulch loading. The volume of material in 9.9 has caused us to increase the use of a tub grinder contractor now at a cost of $52,000 a year, up from $40,000 in FY2014. An attendant will help members and contractors of members adhere to the rules of leaves and two-inch caliber branches only. We considered charging for the service, but we will be subject to state regulation as a transfer station. The 503 Grounds operating budget includes enhanced Sweetbriar Park soccer field care. The 306 Community Activities budget funds events to celebrate LOWA’s 50th Anniversary and several youth activities coordinated through the Community and Youth Activities Committee. Cost Reduction/Energy Conservation. Many operation center budgets benefit from reduced electrical costs of eight percent due to staff measures such as LED lighting in facilities. We anticipate food costs will be kept in
check with efficient operations, and thus incorporated a three percent food cost reduction in the 401 Clubhouse budget and a two percent food cost reduction in the 402 Fareways budget. Capital Budget Highlights Total Contribution to Reserve (CTR) is $1,569,366. $1,454,366 for Repair and Replacement Reserve (R&R) which fully funds the 2016 Miller Dodson Reserve Study Update adopted by the Board for planning purposes on November 5. $100,000 for New Asset and Improvement Reserve (NAIR) to fund 80 percent of five projects approved by the Board for planning purposes on November 15. $15,000 for Contingency Reserve return to the $100,000 target funding mark after anticipated 50th Anniversary and amenity surveillance cameras expenses. Capital Spending totals $1,581,613 for all projects. The Capital Spending Plan funds all R&R projects in the Board-adopted 2016 Miller-Dodson Update. Four notable R&R Reserve projects: Clubhouse Main Dock restructuring and resurfacing with PVC deck boards ($188,646), Clubhouse Deck restructuring (main deck) and resurfacing with PVC deck boards (main and lounge) and with new post lights ($102,125), Equestrian Small Ring Renovations – lighted, covered ring ($120,000), and Tennis Court refurbishing (Courts 1-4), fencing (Courts 1-2), and resurfacing (Courts 5-6) ($93,780). We plan to convert Tennis Courts 1-2 to four to six Pickleball Courts, thus providing the first lighted Pickleball courts in the community. The Plan includes four small projects for new capital assets. Assumptions and Guidance The budget was built after reviewing actual revenue and expenditures from three previous years and the current year. The stated Board Goals included behind this letter are a significant factor in both operating and capital budgets. Management considered Board Budget Guidance as well as federal, state and local government requirements. We contacted utility
See Transmittal Letter on p. 5
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
FY17 Proposed CTR and Five Year Capital Spending Plan FY17 - FY21 November 21, 2016 FY17 CTR Repair & Replacement Contingency New Assets and Infrastructure
1,454,366
FY17 Note 1 1,458,613
100,000 30,000
CH Pool Fitness Center Building Design Costs -- Note 4
50,000
Dog Park -- Note 5
30,000
Root Pruner -- Note 6
13,000
Five Year Capital Spending Plan -- Note 7
1,569,366
1,581,613 Note 2
665,000
6,693,000
160,000
2,179,888
8,309,948
1,514,966
Note 1 -- This schedule is based on the Reserve Study prepared by Miller-Dodson in the Fall of 2013, as modified and updated by the Board in the Fall of 2014, 2015, and 2016. It includes the Board approved Lakes Management Implementation Plan adopted in early 2014 which requires the major projects within the plan to be complete by the close of FY19. FY18 through FY21 is included for planning purposes only. The Minimum recommended balance in Reserves per the Miller Dodson study is $939,828 Note 2 -- The Capital Spending Plan for FY17 is $1,581,613 Note 3 -- Equestrian Ring Renovations are additional funds recommended in the Five Year Capital Plan for FY 2017 and will be funded from the NAIR Reserve Note 4 -- CH Pool Fitness Center Building Design Costs is recommended in the Five Year Capital Plan for FY 2017 and will be funded from the NAIR Reserve Note 5 -- Dog Park is recommended in the Five Year Capital Plan for FY 2017 and will be funded from the NAIR Reserve Note 6 -- Root Pruner is recommended in the Five Year Capital Plan for FY 2017 and will be funded from the NAIR Reserve
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FY21 Note 1 659,935
15,000
Equestrian Ring Renovations -- Note 3
TOTAL
Five Year Capital Spending Plan FY18 FY19 FY20 Note 1 Note 1 Note 1 1,514,888 1,616,948 1,354,966
Note 7 -- The line item for the Five Year Capital Plan is included to reflect approximate costs for projects included in subsequent years for planning purposes only.
659,935
Transmittal Letter from p. 4
Board of Director Goals 2016-2017 Board Term
Sincerely,
General Manager, CMCA® AMS®
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Replacement Capital Spending Plan (Per Miller Dodson) FY 2017-2018 Dept 101 202 301 301 301 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 304 304 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 401 401 401 401 401 501 501 501 501 501 501 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 503 510 510 510 510 510 510 510
Reserve # 289 144 118 122 132 396 397 596 607 608 609 701 711 216 228 172 175 179 193 196 199 265 267 1 2 3 18 67 483 484 494 498 499 570 565 588 642 646 678 679 686 692 575 341 349 350 357 359 379 383
Description Desktop Computers, 25% Treadmill Landice L7 Equestrian Ring Renovations Run-In Sheds 1,2,3 Riding Horse #4 Dock Resurfacing, CH Main Dock Dock Structure, CH Main Dock 2002 Ford F-250 Pick-Up 1988 Steel Barge 10'x26' Captain's Stand for Steel Barge (2) 50HP Mercury Engines Roadside Ditch Reconstruction Planning and Design Costs (including Culp's Cove) Main Pool Cover, SB Restrap/Replace Pool Furniture, SB Tennis Court Refurbish - 1 to 4 Tennis Court Fence - 1 & 2 Tennis Court Resurface - 5 & 6 Pavilion Roof, Campground Restroom Renovation, Spotswood Restroom Renovation, Hollyfield CC Masonry Sealant, Exterior CC Athletic Pads Wood Deck, Main, Deck Boards Wood Deck, Main Structure CH Wood Deck, Lounge Deck Boards Post Lights, 6' at Deck True 2-Door 60" Refrigerator CH 3409 Germanna - Condenser 3409 Germanna - AHU 2.5 Ton Information Kiosk, Roof and Siding Maint HQ Bldg, HVAC Condenser Maint HQ Bldg, HVAC Air Handler Chain Link Fencing, Boat Storage Metal Guard Rails, 20% 1988 Ford F-350 Bucket Truck 1989 Finn Hydro Seeder Model T-90 1992 Road Sweeper Model RHFA Flat Run Mail Station Resurface Sussex Mail Station Resurface Mt. Pleasant Mail Station Resurface Entrance Pond trail - Resurface 2002 Ford F-250 Pick-Up Tee Reconstruction - Forward Tees (3) Driving Range Mats / Nets Culvert Repairs / Replacements Jacobsen Greens King IV Jacobsen LF3800 Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Triplex Mower Pro-Flex 120 Contour Rotary Mower
Estimated Cost $ 13,500 $ 4,500 $ 120,000 $ 16,050 $ 4,000 $ 38,276 $ 150,370 $ 38,000 $ 24,500 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 120,000 $ 87,500 $ 9,225 $ 3,500 $ 66,000 $ 16,560 $ 11,220 $ 6,100 $ 18,500 $ 18,500 $ 6,000 $ 16,000 $ 38,250 $ 57,375 $ 3,600 $ 3,000 $ 3,500 $ 3,800 $ 4,200 $ 7,004 $ 3,800 $ 2,500 $ 40,001 $ 11,000 $ 78,000 $ 46,000 $ 16,000 $ 11,934 $ 10,803 $ 13,000 $ 70,395 $ 38,000 $ 48,000 $ 4,600 $ 10,000 $ 19,250 $ 43,800 $ 31,500 $ 21,000 $
1,458,613
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1. Lakes Management Improvement Plan Implementation. Construct Keatons Run Water Quality Retrofit (Eastover Park), design Flat Run Forebay, begin design on 14th Fairway Pond, and implement Aquatic Invasive Species prevention education and advocacy plans. 2. Construct the Sweetbriar Pool (outdoor pool) by May 2017. 3. Review plans, examine site issues, explore covered pool, and explore more affordable options for the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/Outdoor Recreation Complex. 4. Implement the choice of electronic voting by 2017 Board Election. 5. Upgrade the functionality, user friendliness, and content of LOWA.ORG. Develop and implement a plan to improve LOWA communications with all groups by focusing on appropriate media outlets. 6. Approve plans to celebrate LOWA’s 50th Anniversary. 7. Complete the review/revision of the LOWA Vision and Mission statements. 8. Identify options for location, configuration, and operation of a new dog park. 9. Explore possible new income streams which could include sale of LOWA properties. 10. Develop and implement a plan to improve teen activities. Adopted: October 1, 2016
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providers. Operations Center Managers reviewed the Five Year Capital Plan to consider new initiatives. Likewise, managers determined if any spending could be reduced or eliminated. We reviewed prices and service quality of current vendors. We considered the local economy which we believe will hold steady and possibly grow now that the national elections are settled. Conclusion and Acknowledgements The budget is a responsible spending plan which carries the Lake of the Woods Association forward towards the Board’s Vision to promote a friendly, healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing community and to provide a high quality of life. There are operating and capital proposals I did not include that the Board may find valuable and want to fund. I have summarized these in list behind this letter. The budget document represents many hours of preparation by the Operations Center Managers in consultation with the committees. Finance Director Larry Cole, Controller Roy Mayberry, and Facilities Director Jessie Graves and their staffs were instrumental in completing this work. Special thanks to Administrative Assistant Lorri Trocchio for assembling the documents for the Board members and Finance and Planning Committee members. All of us are available to respond to your comments and questions towards approval of the operating and capital budgets at the February 15 Board meeting.
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LAKE OF THE WOODS PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE MAY 1, 2017 - APRIL 30, 2018 November 21, 2016 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - $1,385
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. 102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508 540-972-2237 Amenities may be used on a daily basis (members, tenants and guest) or annual basis (members and tenants only). Daily fees are payable at the amenity. Annual memberships may be purchased by application via mail, or at the Member Services office. All passes expire April 30, 2018. Annual memberships are nonrefundable. SEMI-ANNUAL/QUARTERLY PAYMENT OPTIONS SURCHARGE PER TRANSACTION ANNUAL FAMILY GUEST PASS LOST Member/Tenant/Guest Pass/Amenity Cards DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FEE - PAPER FORMAT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FEE - ELECTRONIC FORMAT REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE ECC FILING FEES - With NCR Fees ECC FILING FEES - Without NCR Fees
$12.50 $13.00 $5.00 $150.00 $125.00 $50.00 $70.00 $45.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION FEES (FORMERLY ROAD FEES) ADDITIONS UP TO 120 SQ FT ADDITIONS OVER 120 SQ FT NEW CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION FEE
$1.40 PER SQ FT $2.40 PER SQ FT $3.40 PER SQ FT $625.00
$725.00 $660.00 $285.00 $25.00 $400.00 $10.00 $45.00
Temporary Parking
BOAT REGISTRATIONS (Discounted after September 1st by 50%) MANPOWERED UP TO 8' MANPOWERED OVER 8' SAILBOATS UP TO 14' SAILBOATS OVER 14' Fee Changes average between $2 and $5 POWERED UP TO 10 HP proposed for the 2017Ͳ2018 Fiscal Year 11 TO 50 HP 51 TO 100 HP 101 TO 150 HP 151 TO 200 HP OVER 200 HP
2017-2018 $20.00 $30.00 $25.00 $55.00 $55.00 $110.00 $155.00 $230.00 $300.00 $370.00
BOAT "TRY OUT" FEE GASOLINE
2016-2017 $18.00 $27.00 $23.00 $53.00 $53.00 $107.00 $152.00 $226.00 $295.00 $368.00
$25.00 Market plus 15% $1,810.00 $2,710.00 $2,960.00 $1,000.00 $1,400.00 $1,600.00
Weekend/Holiday Twilight
$950.00 $950.00 75% 50% 25%
AFTER 8/1/2017 11/1/2017 2/1/2018
Juniors (18 or Under) Juniors (18 or Under)
Free Property Owner $5.00 Guest
Annual Fees may be paid using a two payment plan, with 50% due May 1, 2017 and the second 50% due August 1, 2017. Annual Memberships do not include tournament fees or play unless noted by the Pro Shop
$100.00
$3.00
EQUESTRIAN CENTER BOARDING (Monthly) RENTALS 1/2 HOUR TRAIL 1 HOUR TRAIL 15 MINUTE PONY RIDE HORSE USE FEE LESSONS 1/2 HOUR PRIVATE BLOCK OF 10 (private) BLOCK OF 5 (private) 1 HOUR GROUP BLOCK OF 10 (group) BLOCK OF 5 (group) PONY PARTIES - PRICES RANGE FROM $10 TO $15 PER CHILD DEPENDING ON PACKAGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS TRAILERING FEES HORSE SHOW REGISTRATION ENTRY (per class) SUMMER CAMP - RESIDENTS $300.00
Members $450.00
Guests $550.00
$30.00 $45.00 $15.00 $15.00
$50.00 $60.00 $18.00 $30.00
$40.00 $390.00 $195.00 $35.00 $340.00 $170.00
$45.00 $430.00 $215.00 $40.00 $380.00 $195.00
$25.00 (first 50 miles) $1.00/Additional Miles $13.00 $13.00
NON-RESIDENTS $350.00
BOARDING CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON COSTS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES TO BOARDERS MAY BE PROVIDED, AT AN ADDITIONAL COST.
ANNUAL 5/1/17 - 4/30/18 (Pro-rated monthly fees for annual users only) MONTHLY WEEKLY DAILY (March 1st to November 30th - Utilities Available) TEMPORARY PARKING DAILY WEEKLY LOT A STORAGE AREAS - NO BOATS ALLOWED LOT A STORAGE (NON-SECURED AREA) (Also see RV Storage under Marinas & Lakes) RACQUET CLUB (Tennis & Pickleball) ANNUAL FEE - Family ANNUAL FEE - Individual ANNUAL FEE - Junior GUEST FEE
Reduces fee with Pickelball added to overall membership
$1,200.00 $290.00 $105.00 $25.00
$10.00 $45.00 $400.00 yearly FY 16-17 $75.00 $40.00 $25.00 $5.00
FY 17-18 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 $5.00
(LOWA Club Passes eligible for use by Card Holder Only) LOWA Club Pass-Annual Fee
"DAILY" Fees Walking (Property Owner) Riding (Property Owner) Walking (Property Owner) Riding (Property Owner) Guest Fees Walking Guest Fees Riding
Guest Fees Riding
ROOM RENTALS For Clubhouse Fees and Banquet Fees, please call the Clubhouse at (540) 972-2221. For Woods Center, Community Center or Lower Level Clubhouse Fees Please call Community Operations Manager at (540) 972-9680. For marketing purposes, Operation Center Managers, with approval of the General Manager, may on occasion alter the non-annual fees.
$300.00
18 Holes Walk or Ride 9 Holes Walk or Ride Free round after 10 played All Rounds played walk or ride (per round)
Guest Fees Walking
Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm Open - 11am 11am - 3pm
$28.00 $15.00
Fee changes are ($1) Ͳ $3 to consistently reflect a $10 Cart Fee
FY16-17 $28.00 $23.00 $38.00 $30.00 $15.00 $12.00 $25.00 $23.00 $32.00 $28.00 $42.00 $35.00 $22.00 $17.00 $32.00 $28.00
FY17-18 $28.00 $23.00 $38.00 $33.00 $15.00 $12.00 $25.00 $22.00 $32.00 $28.00 $42.00 $38.00 $22.00 $17.00 $32.00 $27.00
(18 holes) (18 holes) (9 holes) (9 holes) (18 holes) (18 holes) (9 holes) (9 holes)
"DAILY" Fees - 3PM - Close (Walk or Ride) Property Owners Guests
$20.00 (Includes Cart) $25.00 (Includes Cart)
TWILIGHT (STARTS AT 2:00 P.M. - Walk or Ride) Twilight - Property Owners Twilight - Guests
$23.00 (Includes Cart) $28.00 (Includes Cart)
Winter Rates will be in effect during Eastern Standard Time (Approximately November thru February) and are set at the discretion of the Golf Pro HANDICAP FEES BAG STORAGE (Annually) Individual
Corrects incorrect listing on the 2016Ͳ2017 Fee Schedule Ͳ No actual change to fee charged
$30.00
$32.00 each $75.00
Fitness Committee Needs New Members
by Donna Price, Chair, Fitness Committee
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$3.00 $25.00 $40.00 $45.00
CAMPGROUND
GOLF 2017 - 2018 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Annual Family With Trail Fee With Cart Rental Annual Individual With Trail Fee With Cart Rental
Annual Fees Discounted
POOLS ANNUAL All Members and Registered Tenants in Good Standing Pool fees for the 2017 season have been included in the annual assessment and tenant fee. All Members and Registered Tenants in good standing are invited to use the pools all season. Guests (including family members who do not live in LOW) pay the guest fee. DAILY - GUEST SHORT TERM PASS 10 Visits 20 Visits 30 Visits POOL PARTIES (Contact Community Center for availability and fees) SWIM LESSONS (Contact pool for availability and fees) FITNESS ROOM ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FEE (Twelve Month Rolling Memberships) COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERS WITHOUT ID & GUESTS - DAILY FEES
MARINA & LAKES ANNUAL SLIP RENTAL Large Slip Small Slip STORAGE ANNUAL DRY SAIL CANOE/KAYAK RACK FEE VEHICLE STORAGE RV/BOAT STORAGE (Also see Unsecured RV Storage - Campground) TEMPORARY PARKING DAILY New Fee in line with Campground WEEKLY
Lake Currents January 20, 2017
ANNUAL TENANT REGISTRATION FEE - $1,380
The mission of the Fitness Committee is to foster an environment where members can safely exercise, either aerobically or using up-to-date exercise equipment and weights, to maintain or improve their fitness levels. The committee makes recommendations to the General Manager and to the Board of Directors for changes in Fitness Center rules and operations, and promotes safety awareness. Our committee provides recommendations on improvements to the Fitness Center and the schedule for replacement of equipment. We also make recommendations for improvements and maintenance of the many walking trails throughout our community. The committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 4 PM at the Community Center. We are looking for persons interested in becoming voting members, alternate members, and advisors. If interested, please call Donna Price at 972-2488. In any event, we welcome your attendance at our monthly meetings.
Can I Park on LOW Roads/Shoulders?
by George Lovelace, Member, LCC Except for a few VERY specific circumstances, the answer is NO. What Not to Do? In general, Don’t Park on LOWA Roads and Shoulders Why Not? Because it is unsafe, possibly blocking a traffic lane, and could impede the progress of Emergency Vehicles. Because our roads are often winding and shoulders are sometimes narrow, a driver’s sight distance is sometimes restricted, and obstacles can be even more difficult to see at night. But I’m having a Party? My driveway has Nowhere to Park! What can I Do? Easy! CALL SECURITY to notify them (about a day before your event,) then go pick up traffic cones to mark your on-street parking area. Simple! Otherwise, don’t park on the road/shoulders. A violation of LOWA Parking regulations (LOWA Regulation Section VI (D.I.) and VI (K.2.) could result in a traffic citation and a fine.
Looking Back…LOW Pioneers …In the Beginning
LOWA 50th Anniversary Series – Part 7 by Pete Rainey, Member, LOWA 50th Anniversary AdHoc Committee
Celebrating 50 Years of Community by Donna Blackistone, Member
Lake Currents January 20, 2017
As we begin the year of our 50th Jean and Russell McLennan were anniversary, take a look back at Orange married in 1946 and lived many years in County and, in particular, this part of the Northern Virginia. county before construction of Lake of Jean had grown up in Alexandria and Luray with her mother and father the Woods. For a county that had seen and one sibling. She attended James nothing but decline in value for over Madison Women’s College but it was a hundred years, Lake of the Woods her love of roller skating that brought would be a major achievement. her into the company of one handsome Fifty years ago this month, the last Photo provided soldier, Russell McLennan. of the Spotswood family that lived in The Apperson pasture land After the war, Jean and Russell lived this area died. The old Spotswood in Mt. Vernon while Russell worked at circa 1960 mansion, built before 1800 by Captain Fort Belvoir in the government printing plant and Jean worked at the hospital. John Spotswood of the Continental line, burnt down a few years after the They bought their lot in Lake of the Woods in 1967 because the Civil War. The family of his grandson John R. Spotswood then moved into recreational area showed much promise. They both liked golf and loved the the servant quarters. All that remains of this historic estate, besides the pile Clubhouse for an occasional meal. For 16 years they would come to the Lake on weekends, camping in of bricks at Spotswood Park, are two pages of the family registry and the the campground with many other prospective home-builders. They finally written history of the last resident, Mrs. Lelia Spotswood Willis. had their home built in 1981, just before moving to Florida. They planned to Mrs. Willis said that her parents, her grandparents, her greatretire in Florida but loved LOW so much, they would return to the area for grandparents and great-great-grandparents Spotswood are all buried at the summers, classic snowbirds, the family cemetery. After her enjoying both homes. They lived in parents died, she abandoned Florida for 22 years before moving the estate called “Orange Grove” permanently to the Lake in 2003. in 1925, married and moved to What appealed to you most Culpeper. She sold the property about your early days at LOW? to the Goodwin Timber Company “The people! We met the nicest in 1954. In 1966 Goodwin sold people and we had so much fun together, golfing, square dancing, the timberland to Virginia Wildlife Saturday evening suppers at the Clubs, the developer of LOW. Lelia club house with friends.” Spotswood Willis died at the age of Jean specifically recalled one 95 in January 1967 at her home in fellow-resident who was a lawyer Culpeper. with HUD. That year Jim Foote stated, When the residents were “It is the group’s intention to try negotiating with Boise Cascade to identify a number of graves, (the developers) to buy LOW, marked only by small stones. In Photos by Melanie Parmelee this man’s expertise enabled the addition to restoring the Spotswood In celebrating Lake of the Woods’ 50th Anniversary, the James Madison community to reach an obtainable graveyard and its surroundings, price. Just another example of Museum in Orange has a display of the Lake history for all visitors to see. people in the community sharing lake officials also are considering A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sunday, January 8 to open the history their gifts to make LOW a good the building of a memorial to the display of the Lake. Orange County Board Supervisor Lee Frame was the place to live. Spotswood family.” emcee of the occasion (right-hand photo).Many LOWA members were in Jean continues to live at LOW Action to upgrade Route 20 in attendance along with (left to right) Delegate Nick Freitas, James Madison and loves the church and the Orange County was initiated in Museum Board President “Ponch” McPhee, LOWA Board President Larry opportunities it affords her to serve the late 1940s. The work actually Morlan and Museum Member and LOWA Member Maggie Johnston. Maggie others and to share activities with began in 1952 to create a “24 foot was instrumental in LOWA having a display at the Museum which will be there friends. thoroughfare” that would eventually through March. The display will be brought to LOW and displayed among the One highlight for Jean was connect the town of Orange to Association buildings for the remainder of 2017. remembering families coming Germanna Road. Completion of together to pick up rocks from the the project past Mine Run was delayed into the late 1960s, after Lake of the 16th tee so that the maintenance crew could plant the necessary grass. “We were all in this together…working together to make our community the best Woods was opened for sale. place possible.” The 1960 census for Orange County listed 3,588 occupied houses. Only two “I was always so grateful for the people who worked so hard to create thirds of these houses had telephones and televisions, typical of rural Virginia Lake of the Woods.” but far less than urban Northern Virginia. A sizable number of these homes were still heated with firewood. A hand drawn map of 1951 showed only six occupied houses within the future Lake of the Woods. All this was about to change. Granville Mason owned 12 acres adjacent to Lake of the Woods with access to Route 20, but he only sold a 0.25 acre sliver to the developer, Virginia Wildlife Clubs Inc. The Masons owned the general store and barber shop on Route 20 near the battlefield. Mrs. Mason served breakfast to Jim “Putting Quality back in Construction” Foote’s workmen. Jim rewarded the Masons by naming a road, located in Section 7, Mason Street. Their son John Mason, who played on and worked as a youth on William Apperson’s farm, stated that, “It (the White House on -Custom Homes Phone: Lakeview Parkway) looks the same today as before 1960. There was a clear -Home Improvements line of sight from William Apperson’s to his cousin’s house.” Email: Rehornerconstruction@yahoo.com -Full Remodeling/Additions William Apperson had built a wild turkey hunting lodge that is still standing Class A License#2705123964 on LOW Church property. The turkeys ran wild, and the area was a principal -Kitchen/Bath Renovations hunting region. People resented Virginia Wildlife Clubs Inc., because -Roofing/Siding development here meant that wild turkey hunting would be ruined. For years, -Decks/Porches though, wild turkey tracks could often be seen here. The Apperson cousins had pastureland with cattle on both sides of Flat Run, itself no more than a small creek except where it got truly flat, and there it was a swamp. Much of their land is now under our Main Lake.
Association News
Orange County Will Never Be the Same
R.E.Horner Construction LLC
Paid Advertisement
(540)661-6833
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Association News
Teen Safe Project Fundraiser for a New Basketball Court!
Karaoke Night Friday, Feb 3 $10 cover charge
by Leslie LaVenuta, Member and Security Chief Scott Walker
includes buffet of hors d’oeurves
The Teen Safe Project was developed to provide a safe and engaging environment for the youth of Lake of the Woods. The Project wants to accommodate a rapidly growing teen population; current estimate is more than 600 teenagers live in the Lake. The Teen Safe Project plan is to transform the basketball court area near the Fitness Center currently used as an unsafe hangout area for teens. This area is used by idle youth and has had numerous illegal drug activities, alcohol, and tobacco incidents. We consider this population to be “at-risk” youth and a safe environment is essential for their success moving forward. The action plan is to refurbish the current basketball facility with fullsize backboards, professionally stripe the court, and vinyl coated chain-link fencing. We want to develop relationships with local high school coaching staffs to provide summer clinics and intermural league play. Members can help us raise funds for the new basketball court by eating dinner at Chipotle Mexican Grill on February 20 from 5-9 PM with the ad below. See the ad below for details. You MUST BRING THE AD BELOW with you for this event.
Lake Currents January 20, 2017
Call for takeout, 540.972.2216 C
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM Friday and Saturday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 7 PM
CAUSE AN EFFECT
LOW PLAYERS PRESENT:
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Youth Community (Teen Safe Project). Come in to the Chipotle at 3051 Plank Road in Fredericksburg on Monday, February 20th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone
Starring:
Sherri Hayden
March 10, 11, 12, 18 & 19 88
Tickets go on sale January 29 @ 9:00AM
www.lowplayers.org 540-972-6385
or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make Paid Advertisement
as Patsy Cline
sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Youth Community (Teen Safe Project). If placing an order online during your fundraiser, please note you must choose the pay in-store option and inform our cashier of your participation before paying. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.
GM Proposed FY2017-18 Budget Presentation Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 AM, CC LOWA Town Hall Meeting on Equestrian Ring Monday, Jan. 30, 7 PM, CC
Closed for Fire Suppression System installation. Check Constant Contact for opening date.
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 the Management Tuesday, Jan. 31, 9 AM-noon, Holcomb Reading Room LOWA Regular Board Meeting Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 AM, CC
Channel
18
LOWA Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2 PM, CC
Program Schedule
Channel 18 is available to Comcast Cable subscribers. Watch for new Amenity Infomercials at the end of most programming
Meet with Board Secretary Jennifer Zukowski Mondays, 9-10 AM, Fareways Café at the Woods Center
- Icon indicates videos available to be viewed at LOWA.org, after logging in.
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.
January 20-26, 2017 LOWA Regular Board of Directors Meeting (Jan. 17) (3:00) [ICON] 2 PM Daily (starting Jan. 25) LOW AARP Chapter Presentation (Jan. 14 Meeting) (1:00) 6 AM
10 AM
6 PM
10 PM
Channel 18 Travel Series “The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel” (:30) 8 AM
12 PM
8 PM
12 AM
Orange County Board of Supervisors (Jan. 10) (3:00) 2 PM Saturday
2 PM Monday
January 27-February 2, 2017 LOWA Regular Board of Directors Meeting (Jan. 17) (3:00) [ICON] 10 AM
6 PM
10 PM
SLUG-A-BUG
Charles Carter, Sheila Cronin Wimble, John Harkness, Shawn Cotton, and Daryl Flynn on their memories & experiences in growing up in LOW 1970-80.
9 AM
1 PM
9 PM
Termite and Pest Control
1 AM
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February 3-9, 2017 (2:00) [ICON]
6 AM 10 AM 6 PM 10 PM LOWA 50th Anniversary Special Presentation (2:00) [ICON] “LOW Leaders” The men and women who created, founded, and led Lake of the Woods during its early, formative years.
2 PM F, SU, TU, W, &TH LOW Veterans Club Presentation (Jan. 26 Meeting) (1:00) 8 AM
12 PM
8 PM
12 AM
9:15 PM
1:15 AM
Paid Advertisement
General Manager Phil Rodenberg Presents Proposed FY2017-18 Budget (Jan. 28)
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Real Virginia (Early Feb. Report) (:30) 9:15 AM
1:15 PM
2 PM Saturday
2 PM Monday Look your best! SEE your best
10 AM
6 PM
10 PM
LOWA Town Hall Meeting - Equestrian Ring (Jan. 30) (2:00) [ICON] 2 PM Daily Channel 18 Special Holiday Presentation “Valentine’s Day” (:30) 9 PM
1 AM
Paid Advertisement
LOWA Regular Board of Directors Meeting (Feb. 4) (3:00) [ICON]
1 PM
VISION CENTER OD
February 10-16, 2017
9 AM
Computerized eye exams for faster accurate prescriptions!
Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Jan. 24) (3:00)
6 AM
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January 20, 2017
6 AM
Channel 18 - 50th Anniversary Special Presentation (1:00) [ICON] “We Grew Up in Lake of the Woods” Ruthan O’Toole interviews
Equestrian: 2/14, 1:30 PM, CC Pools: 2/14, 7 PM, CC M&E: 2/15, 7 PM, M-CR LCC Meeting: 2/15, 7:30 PM, WC LCC Hearing: 2/15, 8 PM, WC ECC: 2/16, 8:30 AM, WC Rules: 2/21, 4 PM, CC Lakes: 2/21, 7 PM, WC Communications: 2/22, 3 PM, WC Planning: 2/22, 7 PM, LLCH
Lake Currents
Communications: 1/25, 3 PM, WC Planning: 1/25, 7 PM, LLCH Investment: 1/30, 1 PM, CC Treasurer Mtg to follow Safety/Security: 2/1, 3 PM, WC ECC: 2/2, 8:30 AM, WC 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc: 2/6, 1:30 PM, CC Finance: 2/6, 7 PM, CC Fitness: 2/7, 4 PM, CC External Affairs: 2/13, 7 PM, CC Community/Youth: 2/13, 7 PM, WC
Association News
Coffee and Conversation with Board Members Tuesday, Jan. 24, 10 AM, WC
in 2017!
SCHOOL, SPORT & CONTACT LENS EXAMS, COLOR & BIFOCAL CONTACTS
Left out back gate, right on Rt. 20, 1 mile on right.
32511 Constitution Hwy (Rt. 20) Locust Grove Dr. Katherine A. Klopfer, O.D. 540-854-2255
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LOW Community
Notice of Meetings & Events Tuesday, January 24
10 AM Coffee and Conversation with Board Members (WC). Info: 972-2214. 1-7 PM Lions Red Cross Blood Drive (LLCH). Info: Lalli 540-2419426. 5 PM Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Gordon Bldg.). Info: orangecountyva.gov.
LOWC
Contact Church 972-9060
10:30 AM
M, TH
Donna 972-1977
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
7 PM LOW Veterans Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: Bill 972-6781.
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
Saturday, January 28
Stretch and Flex
Frances 972-5435
7 PM Town Hall Meeting on Equestrian Ring (CC). Info: 972-2214.
Tuesday, January 31
9 AM-12 PM Meet the Management 9-noon (Holcomb Reading Room). Info: 972-2214.
Thursday, February 2 Ground Hog Day
Saturday, February 4
10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214.
Tuesday, February 7
10 AM LOW Vision Support Group (CC). Info: Sue, 972-7108.
Wednesday, February 8
7 PM Civic Club Meeting (LLCH). Info: Pat 540-735-7998.
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine’s Day 7:30 PM LOW 50th Anniversary “Rave-Ons” Concert/Dance (CC). Cash bar starting at 6:30 PM. Tickets: LOWPlayers.org.
Wednesday, February 15
11AM LOW Garden Club Luncheon (CH). Reserve: Loretta LaTerra 412-2441. 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 972-2214. 8 PM LOW 50th Anniversary “Rave-Ons” Concert/Dance (CC). Cash bar starting at 7 PM. Tickets: LOWPlayers.org.
Monday, February 20
Presidents’ Day. LOWA Offices Closed. OC Trash Compactors Closed.
$
Day M, W, F
CC
Thursday, January 26
Exercising for Health
Time
8:30-9:30 AM
HF
Monday, January 30
Lake Currents Janauary 20, 2017
Aerobics Horseshoes for Fun
10 AM GM Proposed FY2017-18 Budget Presentation (CC). Info: 972-2214. 7 PM Making Joyful Noise Concert (LOWC). Info: 972-9060.
10 10
Ca le n d a r of E ve n t s
SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location
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) $
CH Pool
11 AM
M, W, F
Carol 972-6739/Fay 412-2549
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 (subject to change)
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN Location
Phyllis 972-1457
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
Mike 972-8251
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Elaine 972-8129
Book Club
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
Alice 972-4782
Book Club at LOW
CC
7 PM
1st/3rd M
Alan 972-2168 Matthew 540-659-3414
Chess Club
Burger King
6:30-8:30 PM
2nd/4th/5thTU
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
LLCH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Marie 972-4358
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
Terry 540-412-2282
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 972-3438
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
3rd TH
Kerry 972-2737
Eclectic Book Club
Call for location
7:30 PM
Last W
Geraldine 540-388-2449
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
Community Center 972-9680
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 972-1630
Investment Club
WC
7 PM
4th TU
Lee 972-0395
Knitting & Crocheting
CC
10 AM
W
Sylvia 972-9680
Litter Pick-up in LOW
$
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 972-1630
LOW Fliers R/C Club
CC
5-8 PM
3rd F
Terry 412-760-4593
LOW Lioness Club
CH
6:30 PM
2nd TH
Joyce 309-533-9227/Julie 412-9952
LOW Lions Club
CH
5:30 PM
1st TH
Charlie 972-2840
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 Bob 972-5928
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Marge 972-0298
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
Dick 308-5507
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Woodworkers Shop
Compactor Bldg.
9 AM
2nd SA
Hal 972-9803
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Hal 972-9803
Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page
Members should comment by Feb. 3 and this will be on the Board agenda for Feb. 4. WHO? The Board of Directors intends to amend the Association bylaws and approve an Administrative Resolution to allow electronic meeting notification and electronic election balloting, as well as to clarify use of member voting by secret ballot. WHAT IS THE EFFECT? The proposal: 1. Allows electronic notification of meetings and other communications by LOWA with member consent. 2. Allows electronic voting by members in elections and referendums. 3. Clarifies use of member secret ballots for elections, amendments or referendums and not “all voting.� This resolves an issue that was raised to the Board by a member following the June 13 Special Meeting of the Membership. 4. Allows electronic notification by LOWA to Directors of the Board with written consent. WHY? Electronic voting has the promise of increasing member participation and lowering the expense of preparing and mailing an election or referendum. A typical mailing to all members costs $2,600 Proposed new language is in bold italics. Proposed deleted language has a strikethrough.
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LOWA - DRAFT BYLAWS PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND VOTING – UPDATED ARTICLE IV. MEETING OF MEMBERS Section 1. Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association shall be held at ten o’clock in the morning on Labor Day (the first Monday in September) of each year at a place specified by the Board and stated in the notice of that meeting. Failure to hold the annual meeting at the designated time shall not be considered a waiver of the Association’s rights to conduct business nor be considered forfeiture of the charter or dissolution of the Association. Section 2. Special Meetings. A Special Meeting of the Members of the Association may be called at any time by the President, or the Board of Directors, or upon written request of eight hundred (800) of all the Voting Members of the Association who are eligible to vote. A Special Meeting shall also be called to close referendum voting on amendments of the Articles of Incorporation and Declarations. Section 3. Notice of Meetings. Written notice stating date, time, and place of each Annual and Special Members’ Meeting shall be given by the Secretary of the Association or the person who is designated by the President of the Board to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of such notice not more than fifty (50) nor less than fourteen (14) days before such meeting to each Member entitled to vote, mailed to the Members’ address last appearing on the books of the Association or supplied by such Members to the Association for the purpose of notice. Notice of a Special Meeting shall state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called and shall be mailed, as stated above, not more than fifty (50) nor less than seven (7) days before the date of such meeting. Members who consent to receiving notices of meetings of the Association and any other communication from the Association by electronic transmission in lieu of mailed or hand-delivered notices shall receive such electronic notice of annual and special meetings of Members and any other communication from the Association upon providing their consent in writing. The consent submitted to the Association shall include the following: a. A verified email address or fax number at which the Member shall receive notices; and b. A dated signature of the Member; and c. A statement that the Member agrees to accept the communication and notices by electronic transmission and that said transmission shall substitute fully for mailed or hand-delivered notices. A Member may revoke his or her consent to electronic notice and any other electronic communication from the Association if the Member provides written notice of revocation to the Association. It is solely the responsibility of the Member who has given consent to receive electronic notices and electronic communication to ensure that the Association is furnished with any changes to the email address or fax number to which notices are delivered. Unless and until the Member furnishes a revocation or amendment regarding said address or number, the Association shall be deemed to have complied with its notice requirement by delivering electronic notice of the last known address or number on file with the Association. Section 6. Methods of Voting. At any meeting at which a vote of the membership is to be taken, the members in good standing may vote by being present in person or by proxy. All voting at meetings of the members shall be by secret written ballots. Only voting for elections of Directors pursuant to Article VI of these Bylaws, and voting to amend the Declaration of Restrictions pursuant to Paragraph 2 thereof, shall be by secret ballot or secret proxy ballot, which shall be kept from view of others, subject to the right, obligation and/or authority of LOWA Officers, Directors, Elections Committee members, employees, agents or other authorized personnel to inspect, validate, and/
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or count the same in accordance with these Bylaws, the Rules, Regulations, Policies, Charters and Resolutions of LOWA, and/or Virginia law. Cumulative voting is not permitted. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to adopt rules and procedures to permit submission of proxy ballots (including such procedures for compliance with the requirements for proxy ballots, below) by electronic transmission. Such rules and procedures shall provide that proxy ballots may be submitted by electronic transmission, provided that any such electronic transmission shall either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the electronic transmission was authorized by the Member. Proxy Ballots. a. To be valid, all proxy ballots shall (1) designate and appoint another Proxy Holder to cast votes as directed in the proxy ballot; (2) be in writing and signed and dated by the member entitled to cast the vote; and (3) be received by the Association Secretary prior to the announcement of the closure of the meeting by the presiding officer at the meeting at which the vote is taken. All designated proxy holders must attend the meeting in person for the proxy ballot they are holding to be valid. b. Proxy ballots shall be used for establishing quorum for meetings of the Association membership. c. In the event of multiple proxies received for one lot, the proxy with the latest date shall be considered the only valid proxy. d. All proxies shall be revocable up until the voting is closed by the President (or other presiding officer) at the meeting at which the voting takes place. Revocation must be in writing, signed by the member, stating that the proxy is revoked, and received by the President (or presiding officer) prior to the announcement of the closure of the meeting by the presiding officer at the meeting at which the vote is taken. e. Any proxy shall terminate automatically upon the conveyance by a Member of the property to which the vote pertains. f. All proxies not otherwise terminated or revoked shall expire eleven (11) months after the adjournment of the meeting to which the proxies pertain. ARTICLE VII MEETINGS OF THE BOARD Section 1. Regular Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be scheduled at regular intervals or called at any time by the President or by a majority of the Board of Directors. The President or Vice President shall preside over the meetings. In the event that both offices are vacant, then the remaining Directors shall appoint a member of the Board to preside over the meeting. Section 2. Executive Sessions. The Board may convene in executive session for a period during any meeting to consider those matters authorized for executive session in the VPOAA. No vote taken in executive session shall become effective unless the Board, following the executive session, reconvenes in open meeting and affirms such vote. Section 3. Special Meetings. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the President of the Association, or by any two Directors. Section 4. Annual Meeting. The New Board shall, and shall have authority to, hold an Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors within seven (7) days after the Annual Membership Meeting for the purpose of seating the new Directors, acknowledging the efforts of the departing Directors, organizing, electing new Officers and considering any other business that properly may come before the Board. (Amended February 6, 2016) Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the number of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All seven (7) members of the Board may cast their vote on matters that require a vote. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Directors present at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board. Section 6. Notice of Meetings. Notice of the place, date and time of each regular meeting shall be posted where it is reasonably calculated to be available to a majority of the Members, at the same time that it is provided to the Directors. For purposes of this section, notice shall be given to each Director at least three (3) days in advance of such meeting unless all Directors sign a waiver of such notice. In the event of an emergency, as determined by the Board, Notice of a Board Meeting shall be given at a time and in a manner that is reasonable, if possible, under the circumstances. Directors may also receive notice of regular or special meetings of the Board by electronic transmission upon providing their consent in writing to receive such notice.
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Rush was voted the club’s most improved sailor for 2016. Lee was named Club Champion for the year, while Westholt was awarded the Wilderness Cup for the best racing performance in both local and away races. Bob Fish was selected by his fellow club members to receive the Bob Scatchard Sportsmanship Award. The club will sponsor the Lake of the Woods 50th Anniversary Invitational Regatta April 29. For more information about the club, sailing and sailboat racing at Lake of the Woods, or membership information, contact Commodore Jimmy Lee 9728920 or jplcal@comcast.net.
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2016 LOW Sailing Club award winners (L-R) Richard Chitty (Round Turtle Island Challenge winner), Jean Westholt (Wilderness Cup), Jimmy Lee (Club Champion) and Bob Fish (Bob Scatchard Sportsmanship Award). Not shown, Most Improved Sailor John Rush. Lake of the Woods Sailing Club members were honored for their sailing performance and contributions at the club’s annual awards banquet Dec. 3. Jean Westholt was recognized for winning both the spring and fall racing series, with Club Commodore Jimmy Lee in second place in both multi-race contests. Richard Chitty was the winner of the Round Turtle Island Challenge, with Dan Kilgore/Jimmy Lee taking second place. John Rush finished third in the club’s annual distance race.
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One of our regular programs during the week before Christmas is wrapping gifts for the children of Childhelp’s Alice C. Tyler Village, a residential facility for treating neglected and abused children. On Christmas Eve, some members also delight in delivering the gifts to the eight group homes at the Village once the children are “nestled all snug in their Photo by Dan McFarland beds.” Kids from Alice Tyler Village We are saddened by the passing taking part in the Childhelp Stage of our member Joann Desilets. Joann 4 program stock shelves at the had been a brave and active member, Wilderness Food Pantry. serving readily and generously in spite of her illness. She was a pleasant addition to our birthday wrapping committee and was eager to chair our Sunshine Fund. Our sincere condolences to her family. We will miss her. It’s not too early to mark your calendars for scheduled events this year. Upcoming activities are: Jan. 24 at 1:30 PM - birthday backpack wrapping. Please call Judy Swarthout at 972-5566 or vatarheel@aol.com, if you plan on helping out. Feb. 3 and March 3 - the Stage 4 activities will be swimming at Wilderness Presidential Resort heated indoor pool. The Stage 4 program rewards children maintaining the highest level of behavior with popular activities. Anyone interested in helping Marylou McFarland please contact her at 972-1483 or mlmcf@yahoo.com. This is one of the easiest and most rewarding of outings to supervise and is fun for all. Feb. 11 - Valentine’s Party. Volunteers will meet at noon to help decorate. The first show, with Magician Wes Iseli, starts at 1 PM; the second show is at 2 PM. To volunteer to decorate or assist with cookies and juice, contact Karen Woods 972-4807 kandkwoods@comcast.net or Diane Ogranovitch at 972-5960 odsnet1@gmail.com. Please join us 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...” Or contact our membership chair, Jill Humphries, at janjinla@aol.com or 972-1179. You can always get more information about Childhelp at childhelp.org.
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AARP Celebrates 2016, Installs Officers by Charlotte Baker, Publicity, AARP Chapter 5239
by Charles Brewer, President, Civil War Study Group, Inc. At its Nov. 22 meeting, the board of the Civil War Study Group, Inc. (CWSG) added three new members: Allie Felder III; Bob Johnson; and Greg Stoner. New board member bios may be found at civilwarstudygroup.org. CWSG is participating in the Lake of the Woods 50th Anniversary celebration. Our initial effort was to select a few artifacts from the Clubhouse cabinet for display in the 50th Anniversary exhibit appearing at the James Madison Museum in the Town of Orange, Jan. 10 through Mar. 31. Everyone is encouraged to visit this exhibit, which, thanks to the hard work of so many current residents, represents a phenomenal view of the contributions made by many over the years to make LOW a vibrant community. CWSG has also put in place most of its scheduled programs for the year (see the website for details). The opening program is Feb. 24 at 10:30 AM in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Our speaker will be John Hennessey, chief historian for the NPS Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Our group will be first to hear the results of his recent research in a talk titled: Vile Spirits or War Transformed? The Looting and Bombardment of Fredericksburg. Hennessey says “I have just finished a bunch of new research on the topic, and have some new thoughts and revelations to share.� Anyone with an interest in Civil War history or historic preservation is invited to attend these presentations. For more information about the program or the Civil War Study Group, contact Charles Brewer- 540-6452705, or go to civilwarstudygroup.org.
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AARP Officers installed (L-R): Lea LeBar, secretary; Joyce Bowers, director; Peggy Powell, treasurer; Carolyn Durphy, president; Joan Albertella director; Larry Eiben, vice president; Ed Rowan, director; Tony Aris, past president, director; Skip Poole and Dick Bradie, directors, were not present for the photograph.
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AARP members and guests celebrated 2016 accomplishments in fine style Dec. 19. The group’s past year fundraising activities made it possible to present checks totaling $11,300 to a number of community organizations: LOW Fire and Rescue; Lions Wilderness Food Pantry; Orange County Free Clinic; Living Waters Free Clinic; Orange Senior Center; Orange County TRIAD; Orange County Head Start; Citizens Policy Academy; Orange County K-9 Project; Orange County Animal Shelter; the Fun Bunch; Culpeper Safe House; Lake Youth Foundation; and the Orange County 4H Program. Well done, all. We were honored to have Pat Jones Scott, our state AARP representative from Richmond, install the officers for 2017. And yes, the potluck luncheon lived up to its reputation, as usual.
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2017 CWSG board members - Top (L-R): Craig Rains; Bob Johnson; Dwight Mottet; Allie Felder III; Greg Stoner. Bottom (L-R): Joe Rokus, secretary; Jack Phend, vice president; Charles Brewer, president; Boggs Wright, treasurer.
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Diana H. O’Connell, the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Orange County, will be the LOW Civic Club’s guest speaker Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Civic Club meeting will be held at 7 PM in the Clubhouse Lower Level. Ms. O’Connell has been the Orange County Commonwealth’s Attorney since 2004. The Commonwealth’s Attorney is an elected constitutional officer. She and the e n n other attorneys in her office are the prosecutors represento C ing the people in civil and criminal matters. It is anticipated she O' H. Di a n a will address a broad range of matters related to the criminal justice system in Orange County. Her presentation will be followed by a time for questions and answers. Ms. O’Connell has been a resident of Orange County since 1993. A graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, she has had extensive experience as a prosecutor and private practice attorney. An interesting sidebar is that she was the Lake of the Woods attorney for three years prior to her election as Commonwealth’s Attorney. Hope to see you there!
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Girl Scout cookies have arrived in the neighborhood! We have all your favorites: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Lemonades and Peanut Butter Patties as well as a new cookie, S’Mores! Yes, your favorite campfire treat now comes to you from your local girl scout in cookie form. Cookies will be on sale through mid-March, so be sure to stop at your nearby cookie booth at the Front Gate of LOW, BJ’s Exxon gas station, outside CVS and Food Lion, and Walmart. There are, of course, other booths located throughout Orange County. The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. Cookies sales directly impact our girls throughout the country, state and county as well as your local neighborhood through programming, activities and community service. And you get to eat the best cookies available for only a short time. This year my daughter Corinne will be selling cookies for the last time as she works towards raising funds for her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. All profits from each box of cookies sold ($.70) will go towards the Smiles Adaptive Carnival, a day of fun (free to differently-abled people and their families) to be held at LOW July 9. Please consider contacting Corinne to place your cookie order through her Mom at lanamarr@mac.com. Thanks, as always, for your support of Girl Scouts.
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The LOW Eclectic Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM. Books up for discussion are: February 22: The Forever War by Joe Haldeman; 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: Orange Office on Youth, 540-672-5484. 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.
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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 leave your phone number and message. For available furniture sales, call Norm 540-205-5529 or Stan 412-9854.To check available household items, call Rich 540-538-8767.
clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of urgent needs, please contact Dave at 972-2125. If Dave is not immediately available, please leave a message and he will return your call as soon as possible. Lyme Disease Support Group: 7 PM. Meeting every other week at 106 Mt. Pleasant Drive. RSVP/Info: Terry 570-228-7415. 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 in Jan. 24. Info: Lalli, 540-241-9426. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers free counseling by appointment. We care. 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. Thinkin’ About Quittin’: Free, individualized stop smoking program. Culpeper Regional Hospital, 829-4190. 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.
partners and those diagnosed. Open to all. By Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Groups. Call to confirm group is meeting. Info: Kathi Walker, 825-3100, ext. 3416, or kwalker@rrcsb.org. Healing Hearts Grief Support Group: Tues., 7 PM, LOW Church Library. Weekly support group for anyone grieving the death of someone close. Please call Lynn, 972-7714, before attending. Looking for a Baby Sitter? The Lake Youth Foundation has a list of students who have taken their Super Sitter class with lessons in fire safety, first aid and CPR, practiced handling babies with confidence, and learned fun activities for children. Info: Diane, 972-8634, or email LYF at info@lakeyouth.org. LOWLINC is a non-profit service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteers provide services such as transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits, and referrals to vetted vendors and community service organizations. Social activities are also offered. Fee-based. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit LOWlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind LG Town Center, Rt. 20. first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon; second and fourth Wed. from 4-6 PM; last Sat. from 9 AM to noon. Clients may come to the pantry two times each month. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Dave, 972-9657. 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. mornings at the Velona Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in
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by Nancy King, Publicity, Ladies Golf Association The 2016 Ladies Golf Association members Christmas luncheon was a happy success with over 60 attending on Dec. 2. Our Luncheon Committee members, Margaret Darby, Dottie Lohr, Audrey Lawrence, Gladys Southern, Julia Hooper and Sheran Marks dressed up the community center appropriate to the occasion and had multiple gifts and door prizes for many of the revelers. During the 2016 season, our members donated $754 toward a Merry Christmas for local families, the Men’s Golf Association’s added $160 and we were able to help three families (seven children) enjoy a happier Christmas. An additional $320 was given to the Wilderness Food Bank in addition to the food that the LGA donated over the holidays and on a monthly basis. The Fall Cancer Tournament, chaired by Pat Shrader, garnered over $5,000 for the St. Jude Cancer Research Hospital. This tournament, enjoyed by men and women, has become an annual event here each September so please watch for it in 2017! The Member-Guest Tournament will be played June 6 and 7. Sheran Marks, Member-Guest Chair, reports that the theme for the event is “Roaring Twenties.” So get out your flasks, long pearl necklaces, and Charleston dancing shoes. It’s not too early to notify your guest to “save the date.”
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All veterans and others interested in attending are invited to the LOW Vets Club Meeting at 7 PM, Jan. 26 in the lower level of the Clubhouse. Come join, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow veterans, learn about subjects of interest and participate in community events. Current members are veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan. Meetings are at 7 PM the fourth Thursday of each month. Annual dues are $5. Presentations at each meeting cover veterans’ benefits, military and national security issues, veterans and local issues of interest. Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies are held by the club in place of regular meetings in May and November, respectively, and the club sponsors the Lake of the Woods Independence Day Parade in lieu of the July meeting. We also hold an annual picnic for LOW Vets and their families. At the January meeting, two representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will present information on the Aid and Attendance and Housebound programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They will also provide information on services provided by DVS. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound may be eligible for additional monetary payments. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension. Aid and Attendance payments are made if certain conditions are met. These include requiring aid of another person to perform personal functions in everyday living; being bedridden, being a patient in a nursing home; or having limited eyesight. Additional monthly payments are scaled to the annual income of the individual. The DVS representatives will discuss details of the programs to including eligibility and how to apply. They will also provide DVS brochures which describe the services provided by that organization. Come learn about this and other programs that could be of great value to you as a veteran or to your survivor. For additional information on the LOW Vets Club, call Bill Derryberry, 972-6781 or email derrybeb@aol.com.
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The LOW Lions operate the eyeglass recycling center to provide eyeglasses to people around the world.
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The LOW Players held our final meeting of the year Dec. 11, combining the meeting with our annual holiday party. Election of officers was held. The following were elected: Bob McFarland, manager, Marilyn Davis, assistant manager, Carolyn Durphy, secretary and Pam Shubert, treasurer. Photo by Anna Maria Pierce This usually happy The LOW Players elected officers in event was tempered by the December for this year (left to right): knowledge that our group was Carolyn Durphy, Secretary; Bob McFarland, going to lose someone very Manager; Pam Shubert, Treasurer; and special to us and to many in Marilyn Davis, Assistant Manager. the community. As most of you know, our friend, mentor, often director and guiding force for what we are today, Marion Pronk, lost her battle with cancer Dec. 18. She will be missed by all who knew her. I am convinced that she is already organizing a troop of thespians in her new home. We will think of Marion whenever we attend any function taking place in the Marion Pronk Hall at the Community Center. The Players will be putting on Always Patsy Cline, starring Sherri Hayden as Patsy. Production dates are March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM with a matinee at 2 PM on March 12.
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The Lions were founded in 1917 by a Chicago business leader, Melvin Jones, to encourage neighbors to join him in “putting their talents to work improving their communities.” In 1925, Helen Keller designated the Lions as “Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness” to emphasize the strong role the Lions play in helping people with vision and hearing impairment. The Lions became an international organization in 1920 when a club was chartered in Canada. The Lions Club International (LCI) today includes 46,577 Lions Clubs with more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. We are the world’s largest service organization, according to the Lions Club web site. LCI supports sight and vision and medical research programs around the world using individual donations and contributions from foundations. For example, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lions are working to promote vaccination for measles and rubella world-wide to prevent blindness and death in children and adults. As Lions celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017, the LOW Lions will celebrate 35 years of helping LOW and Orange County neighbors. We are pleased that these milestones coincide with the Lake of the Woods 50th anniversary celebration. LOW Lions operate the Wilderness Food Pantry (with help from the Lionesses and other partners), conduct vision and hearing screening in the schools and at clinics, operate the eyeglass recycling center to provide eyeglasses to people around the world, loan free medical equipment, conduct LOW blood drives in partnership with the Red Cross, give scholarships and teachers grants, sponsor the Orange County High School robotics team, support our Leos youth group in conducting community service projects, conduct the Bland Music Contest at Orange County High School, and provide financial assistance to needy neighbors. To support these community programs, we raise funds from furniture donations and sales, our White Cane event, the Tree of Love, and our annual golf tournament. We meet twice a month in the LOW Clubhouse or Community Center (first Thursday of the month at 7 PM for our business/board meeting; third Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM for our dinner meeting). We can also be found on Saturday mornings from 9 AM-noon at the Velona Building yard sale. We need new members to help us to accomplish these important community service programs. We especially encourage women and couples to join us. Please follow in the tradition of notable Lions Sir Edmund Hillary and Jimmy Carter by becoming our partners in service. Please call me at 703-314-2919 or send me a note at dickgull@aol.com if you would like to find out more about how you can help.
The Lake of the Woods Lions Club is pleased to announce the second meeting of the LOW Vision Support Group Tuesday, Feb.7, at 10 AM in the Community Center. The group is intended for community members with impaired vision. It offers the opportunity to discuss common problems and solutions related to vision issues. The group was founded by Gail Sauro and Lion Sue Simmons, who directs LOW Lions Vision Screening Programs. Lion Marilee Kenlon, a certified vision rehabilitation specialist Photo provided with the Virginia Department for the Lion Marilee Kenlon, Vision Blind, serves as facilitator for our group. Rehabilitation Therapist for the There is no cost to participate. For Virginia Department of the Blind more information please contact Sue and Vision Impaired, addresses Simmons at 972-7108, simmons441@ the first meeting of the Lions LOW comcast.net, or Gail Sauro at 972-1629, Vision Support Group on Jan. 3. gail.sauro@yahoo.com.
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On Dec. 8, at the Community Center, drawings were held for the Cause 4 Paws 2016 raffle. Rita Wilks of Lake of the Woods was the grand prize winner of the queen-size cat quilt! The quilt was made and donated to Cause 4 Paws by Don and Donna Mongeon of Rhoadesville. The officers and members of Cause 4 Paws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization supporting feline rescue operations want to congratulate the winners, the generous donors, and everyone from Lake of the Woods and their friends for their continued support these past few months. The money raised through this raffle will be, and has already been used to secure veterinary care for the cats and kittens under our care. Our thanks to Moose Lodge 1655 of Fredericksburg and Dr. Hugh Teller of Locust Grove for furnishing the raffle tickets. Cause 4 Paws is always in need of foster homes for kittens and cats. Providing temporary care and housing can be very rewarding and allows us to find forever homes for more kittens and cats. Please contact us if interested in fostering. In addition to donations, which help us pay our Vet bills, we can always use Purina Kitten Chow and Cat Chow Complete to feed our cats. Thank you for your support. Please continue to support our continued mission in 2017. For further information, you can call Lois Anne at 9724960 or Darlene at 972-8038 or look us up on Facebook at causefourpaws Locust Grove and view our most recent newsletter and the cats/kittens available for adoption.
Prizes, Prize Donors & Winners • Cat Gift Bag from Lakewood Animal Hospital, Locust Grove, VA won by Lynn Neighbors • Dog Gift Bag from Lakewood Animal Hospital, Locust Grove, VA won by Ruth Childers • Wal-Mart $100 Gift Card, Locust Grove, VA won by Gina Ralph • Preventative Maintenance Massage from Lakeside Manual Physical Therapy, Unionville, VA won by Michelle Layne • Animal Print Purse made by Sharon Coleman of Fredericksburg, VA and donated by Laurie Miller, Locust Grove, VA won by Emilie Donald • Gift certificate for One-Hour Private Training Session from Country Club Kennels of Rhoadesville, VA won by Laurie Miller, Locust Grove, VA • (4) $50 Gift Cards from Tim’s Restaurants located in Mineral, Dumfries, King George, & Hartwood, VA, won by Robert Calvert, Karen Elmore, Jim Gardis & Rita Wilks • $50 Gift Certificate from Briarwood Florist, Orange, VA won by Allyson Reilly • Lunch for Two at Elmwood @ Sparks won by Beth Schroeder • Lunch for Two at Graves Mountain Lodge, VA won by Viveca Berry • Brunch for two at Lake of the Woods Clubhouse, Locust Grove, VA won by Rita Wilks • Lunch for Two at It’s About Thyme, Culpeper, VA won by Rita Wilks • $30 Gift Card from True Value Hardware, Locust Grove, VA won by Barbara Dunaway • (2) Christmas Wreaths made & donated by Darlene Agsten, Locust Grove, VA and won by Mary Claya & Colette Lankford • (6) Gift Certificates from Clear Water Grill, Locust Grove, VA won by Katie Burton, Robert Calvert, Michelle Layne, Martha Martin, Linda Merrell & Julie Zeijlmaker • $25 Gift Certificate to Eleni’s Restaurant, Locust Grove, VA won by Michelle Layne • $20 Gift Certificate from Wilderness Pharmacy, Locust Grove, VA won by Barbara • Westwood Gift Basket of Hair Products from Lake of the Woods Hair Studio, Locust Grove, VA won by Dr. Hugh Teller • $20 Gift Card from Mama’s Pizza & Subs, Locust Grove, VA won by Dr. Andrew Olson • Buttermilk Pancake Mix donated by Cracker Barrel in Fredericksburg, VA won by Roger Jarrell
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The Library of Congress presents films at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. Programs are free and open to the public, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The theater is located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd., Culpeper. All free, no reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.For general theater information, call 540-8271079 ext. 79994 or visit loc.gov/avconservation/theater/.
by Charlotte Baker, Publicity, AARP Chapter 5239 Make a note of the Feb. 20 AARP meeting: Meghan Cotter will be here to talk about one of our area’s success stories, that of meeting the challenges of the homeless population. Micah Ministries has taken on the task of helping people facing major problems move to permanent housing and a chance at a stable life. AARP members and visitors are invited to come to the r e t t LOW Clubhouse Monday, Feb. 20, at 9:30 AM for coffee and Co n a Megh sweets. Take this opportunity to be with old friends and make new ones and see what gems the silent auction has for you. The meeting begins at 10 AM. Remember, to visit the AARP5239.org website to see issues of the chapter newsletter, Perspectives, plus additional information about travels and events being planned for 2017.
Thursday, Jan. 26 (7:30 PM) “Ball of Fire” (RKO, 1941) This delightful take on “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” perfectly captures one of Hawks favorite themes - the way conflicting characters can change each other for the better. Friday, Jan. 27 (7:30 PM) “Cabaret” (Allied Artists, 1972) Liza Minnelli won a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the unabashedly amoral, disarmingly mercurial cabaret performer Sally Boles living it up in 1930s Berlin. Her co-star Joel Grey, who played the worldly wise master of ceremonies, took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Saturday, Jan. 28 (2 PM) “Pinocchio” (Disney, 1940) Based on stories by 19th century Italian author Carlo Collodi, this animated Disney classic tells the tale of gentle woodcarver Geppetto (Christian Rub) who builds a marionette to be his substitute son. The puppet Pinocchio (Dick Jones) must earn the right to be made human by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish. Saturday, Jan. 28 (7:30 PM) “The Terminator” (Orion, 1984 – *R-rated) Most notable was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s star-making performance as the mass-killing cyborg with a laconic sense of humor (“I’ll be back”). Lowbudget, but made with heart, verve, imagination, and superb Stan Winston special effects, *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Sunday, Jan. 29 (2 PM) “The Prisoner of Zenda” (United Artists, 1937) A romantic adventure from David O. Selznick, “The Prisoner of Zenda” harkens back to a time of chivalry and swordplay. When an Englishman (Ronald Colman) tours a small kingdom, he is discovered to bear a striking resemblance to that country’s royal family, placing Colman in a dual role amid a tangled tale of mistaken identity.
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The singles of LOW meet on Wednesdays to enjoy the pleasant company of other seniors while experiencing local restaurants. Our members take turns deciding which places we will visit. We always welcome new folks and just ask that you RSVP before attending any of the outings. If you choose to join SOLOS, our dues are $5 a year. The following are our venues for February. Come out and join us. Wed., Feb. 1: El Vaquero West on Rt. 3. Call Bob at 972-9971 or email your RSVP to lernerbobl@aol.com. Meet there at 5:15 PM. Wed., Feb. 8: Harry’s Ale House at Harrison Crossing. This is a new place that was highlighted in the Free Lance-Star “Weekender.” RSVP to Bob and meet no later than 5 PM in the Clubhouse lower level parking lot to carpool. Wed., Feb. 15: LOWA Clubhouse. RSVP to Bob and meet in the dining room at 5 PM. Wed., Feb. 22: Logan’s Roadhouse at Spotsylvania Towne Center. RSVP to Bob and meet in the Clubhouse lower level parking lot by 5 PM to carpool. We hope to see you at one or all of these events. In case of bad weather, our plans may change.
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The Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit charitable 501 (C3) organization. There are two sides to the organization’s work; adaptive events and fundraising. The foundation held two successful fundraisers during 2016. The first was a wine tasting at Wilderness Run Vineyard with 80 attendees. Then in November our inaugural Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction had 114 attendees and over 100 items generously donated by local businesses and community members. Both our adaptive events this summer hosted twice as many participants as the previous year. In July we teamed up with the Wounded Warrior Project for a day on the water, hosting roughly 20 veterans and their families. The on-water activities included adaptive skiing, tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and swimming. Lunch was provided by the foundation and Clearwater Grill. Our second event involved differently-abled children and their families. We attracted over 30 children this year. We are grateful to the lake community and the Ski Club for their continual support, including 100 people from the community who helped with adaptive skiing, fishing, registration, and many other functions. We’d really like to get even more people involved in our programs. Seeing participants leave with a smile is why we do what we do. We’d like to share that experience with as many people as possible, and we’re looking for volunteers to do as much or as little as they want. Our volunteers range in age from 8 to 80. All m or are welcome! If you’re interested, just email adaptivewatersports@gmail.com go to the Contact Us page on our website, adaptivewatersports.org. Want to help out, but don’t have the time to volunteer in person? If you have watercraft that you’re willing to pass on, we’ll find them a new and loving home. All donations are tax-deductible, including watercraft and m and choose equipment! You can also support us through smile.amazon.com Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports. There’s no cost to you and Amazon donates .5 percent of every purchase directly to us. Last year we had a great wine tasting event and we’re looking to do the same this year! The tasting will be March 11 at Wilderness Run Vineyard. The event will be $20 per person and include a tasting of 7 wines. Tickets are m and available through Eventbrite at 2017adaptivewinetasting.eventbrite.com 75 percent of all proceeds will go directly to our foundation! In 2017 we’ll have three summer events: a veteran’s event June 10; an Adaptive Smiles Carnival July 9; and a children’s adaptive event August 12. We are looking forward to seeing you on the water.
The annual LOW Lioness Indoor Spring Flea Market and Craft Sale will be held Saturday, April 1 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM in the Locust Grove Middle School at 6368 Flat Run Road. There will be arts and crafts, flea market items, jewelry and attic treasures for sale, as well as food concessions, a bake sale and more. We are reserving spaces for vendors now. Spaces are 10 feet by 9 feet for only $20. We ask that you provide your own display tables. Lake of the Woods has so many talented craft people and artists! Spring will be a great time to participate in a craft and art sale! Shoppers will be ready to get out! Also a great way to sell flea market items after decluttering and spring cleaning! Lioness Helene Burns has kindly offered to do online pre-sales for special, more valuable items or nicer jewelry. Call Helene at 540-412-0798 if you have a special item that she can put online here in Lake of the Woods. Profits from online sales will go to the Lioness Benevolence Fund. To reserve a space, call Gail Stoner at 540-388-2540 or Betty Beck at 540-972-1872. All Lioness profits go to the Lioness Benevolence Fund which supports local and national charities.
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We are delighted to feature some of the many talented vocalists at the Lake of The Woods Church on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7 PM. Our concert will feature the New Lakers, former Air Force Band Soloist Charles Mincey, National Christian Choir soloist Gail Smith, professional theater and cabaret stars Sherri Lasover and Tom Northam, gospel and church music recording artists and composers Faith Quiroga and Stephanie Austin, and Lindsay Latham, vocal student of Dave Goodrich who showcased at this year’s February Joyful Noise Concert. The concert is free and any voluntary donations will support LOW Church Worship Arts Program. A Cookie Concerto Reception will follow the performance for meeting and greeting our performers. Please call The LOW Church at 972-9060 for questions and directions.
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by Flo Clarke, Coordinator, DAR Do you want to learn about your family history? Or maybe you are simply curious about where your family came from. Join us for a one day workshop and we will give you the basics you need to get started. This workshop is sponsored by the Susannah Chandler Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Professional genealogist Shannon Bennett will be the instructor at the Wilderness Library Monday, Jan. 23, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Morning and afternoon sessions will be separated by lunch (on your own). Reserve your seat by contacting Flo at 972-3448. There is a $20 fee for supplies.
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including limits on debt. The most significant limit on debt is that debt service must not exceed 12 percent of overall county expenditures. We meet that limit even though about 2 percent is actually paid by Dogwood Village for their Senior Living Facility. Another limit is that at least 55 percent of the debt will be retired in 10 years. With the new debt, about 65 percent will be retired in 10 years. With some existing bonds maturing in 2018 and sufficient reserves to help service bonds until then, the new bonds by themselves will not require a tax increase. At this point the planning for the public safety and broadband internet capability is progressing. My only concerns at this time are a couple proposed bills in the upcoming General Assembly which would severely restrict the county’s ability to enable broadband service in the county. As further information on these proposals becomes available, I will keep you informed. 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.
Orange County Supervisor’s Letter by Lee Frame, District 5 Supervisor In my last article, I described the capital investment that Orange County is making in education, public safety, communications and facilities and in providing broadband internet access to unserved citizens and businesses throughout the county. That investment has a price tag of about $27 million. Early in the planning process, we realized that funding this scope of investment would require issuing municipal bonds. Back in January 2016, the county identified an opportunity to refinance the 2007 Series Bonds used for the Orange County Courthouse (about $8.2 million) and the Dogwood Village Senior Living Facility (about $17.8 million) for significant savings. Anticipating the need for bond funding of the new capital investment, the county opted to delay the refinancing until the fall or 2016 when the investment funding needs were better defined so that a new bond issue could cover both refinancing and new capital investment. There are considerable costs (about $500,000) associated with the bond issue and significant savings and economies were achieved by consolidation. As the county prepared for the new bond issue, we received upgrades to the county’s bond or credit rating. Orange County’s General Obligation Bond rating by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) was raised from AA to AA+. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Lease Revenue Bond rating was raised from AA- to AA. S&P stated that the upgrades were the result of strong financial policies established by the Board of Supervisors in 2015, strong budgetary performance and the very strong financial management, budgetary flexibility and liquidity. Other factors stated in the S&P report include: the county has a formal capital improvement plan with all funding sources identified; a formal investment policy with monthly reporting of performance and holdings to the Supervisors; a formal unassigned fund balance of 15 percent for cash flow purposes, and a mechanism for returning to that level if drawn upon, in addition to a stabilization reserve of up to 3 percent of expenses. The county’s budget is amended as needed and quarterly reports on budget performance are sent to the Supervisors by the county staff. Our first ever rating from Moody’s Investors Service assigned the county an Aa2 rating and assigned an Aa3 rating to the EDA’s lease revenue bonds. Like S&P, Moody’s based their rating on solid reserve levels, financial flexibility and prudent financial management. They cited that Orange County will continue to benefit from conservative management where county staff develops quarterly budget reports, quarterly financial statements, and annual financial reports which are shared each quarter with elected officials. The results of both of these upgrades were that competition among municipal bond investors was great. Orange County achieved excellent yields for the sale of its 2016 Series Bond Issue. The 2016 Series Bonds will be for a total of about $53.5 million, about $26.2 million of which is to refinance the 2007 Series Bonds and the remaining $27.2 million is for new capital investment. The interest rates on the 2016 Series Bonds will average 3.31 percent. This will result in savings on the existing 2007 Series Bonds for the Orange County Courthouse and Dogwood Senior Living Facility of 8.92 percent over their current costs based on a reduction from the original 4.8 percent interest rate. The Supervisors have adopted financial policies to guide and limit county financial activities
As LOWLINC celebrates its first year of helping senior Lake residents stay in their homes as long as possible, the “village” movement we are part of is celebrating its 15th year. The first village, Beacon Hill in Boston, enrolled its first members in February 2002. Today, there are more than 200 open villages and more than 150 in development in 45 states, serving more than 40,000 members. This important 15-year anniversary is being celebrated with an event that will be broadcast to villages across the country, including LOWLINC. The featured speaker is renowned surgeon, public health researcher and writer, Dr. Atul Gawande. He will speak about the value of community and the importance of maintaining autonomy as we age. He includes the Village Model as an option for assisting older adults in their efforts to continue living in independently and purposefully their communities. LOWLINC is pleased to offer this live-stream broadcast to all LOW residents as part of its speaker programs for LOWLINC members. The event will be held Monday, February 13, at the LOWA Community Center. It will begin with a social hour from 4-5 PM, followed by the broadcast from 5-6 PM. This will be an outstanding opportunity to discover what this Aging-in-Community Village Movement is all about. Please call Sparkle at 1-855-LOWLINC (569-5462) to reserve your spot.
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Basements, Additions, Ceiling Fans, To do Lists by the Hour! Prevent FiresClean Dryers ($65 for typical 1hour Cleaning!) Excellent References-Local. Free Estimates! Please call Shawn O’Malley at 540-604-4220. ABSOLUTELY 1st CALL Johnny B. Quick for all your home maintenance and repair needs at discount prices. From leaf removal and gutter cleaning to heat and a/c, decks, painting, driveways, junk removal and more. Save $ Call 540-903-5369. ACTION HOUSE CLEANING Service, LLC. Residential and Commercial. We accept Credit Cards. Contact: Yesenia, 571-594-6761 or email: actionyesclean@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook, Yelp, Yext. ADDITIONS-- CLASS A Licensed, resident since 1981. Free consultations, Remodeling Baths & Kitchens. Interior & Exterior repair, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Plumbing and Interior Flooring. Exterior sewer and water lines. Prismcraft Inc., 540-972-3234, Cell: 540-845-1047. AIRPORT CONNECTIONS We drive you to/from IAD, DCA, RIC, BWI airports. Reliable service. Reasonable rates. 540-273-2627. ALL GUTTER WORK. Seamless gutters: repair, replace or clean. New or old. We do downspouts too. Call Jerry Blake, 540-840-2248. ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ANIMAL CARE and House Cleaning. 30+ Years Resident. Call Linda 540-220-2138.
ARMITAGE PAINTING – Interior & exterior painting, power washing, deck staining, carpentry, drywall and plumbing. Tile and remodeling, and more. 540-672-2252. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Maintenance Services. Lifetime LOW Resident! Fully Insured! I will beat anyone’s written price and donate to a home in India that rescues the smallest victims of sex trafficking. See all our classifieds. AskLukeZello.com, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT PAVING, Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, and Decks. Prismcraft, Inc., 540-845-1047. BULKHEADS, DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are licensed and fully insured. LOWA has contracted our services numerous times. We average over 2000-ft. of bulkhead replacement and many custom docks each year. See our work at the Small Lake Boat Ramp, Cumberland Beach and the Main Marina. We build year round and don’t use any large, yard-destroying equipment in our work. Free estimates or second opinion. D&B Services Inc., 972-7361. CARPET STEAM Cleaning – Garland Ray, Vietnam Veteran. Powerful truck-mounted equipment. Cleaning in Lake for over 20 years. 540-832-7602. CERAMIC TILING FOR BATHROOMS, floors, foyers, countertops. Call 898-7773 for a free estimate. Ask for Bob Yak. References available upon request.
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LOWA Employment EQUESTRIAN CENTER Part-Time Barn Worker position available to work the morning shift. Must be hardworking, dependable and have experience working with horses. Responsibilities include assisting with horse shows, barn chores, guided trail rides, and pony camp. MUST be able to work weekends. FAREWAYS CAFÉ Part-Time Line Cooks, Wait Staff, Bussers needed to assist with Café operations at the Woods Center during morning hours of operation. Successful Wait Staff candidates must be 18 years or older. All positions must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends. Great customer service skills required. Previous experience desirable. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Full-Time hourly Groundskeeper position. Responsible for general landscaping maintenance tasks including routine and special events. Experience in the operation of grounds care equipment required. Heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions required. Excellent benefits package. 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). 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 byy Bob Yak & Sons, 898-7773.
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