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Thur, Sept 16 at 2pm

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,

LOWA received this press release from RSA about water restrictions in LOW. Please direct any concerns to RSA at 540-972-2133.

PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 RAPIDAN SERVICE AUTHORITY WILDERNESS WATER SYSTEM WATER RESTRICTIONS

The Rapidan Service Authority announced today that the water levels in the Rapidan River have reached the stage that required mandatory water restrictions.

Similar to the Town of Orange WTP which is located upstream of the Wilderness WTPs intake and which instituted mandatory water conservation on Monday, September 13, 2010, our DEQ issued water withdrawal permit requires RSA to take this step.

This situation does not mean that RSA is running out of water. We monitor the level of the river daily and still have an adequate supply of water. Under mandatory restrictions, the following water uses are not allowed.

• the watering of shrubbery, trees, lawns, plants, home vegetable gardens or any other vegetation, except when using a watering can or hose with an automatic shut off device. Newly sodded or seeded areas may be irrigated at a rate not to exceed one inch in any 7-day period.
• the washing of streets, roads, sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, the exterior of homes or apartments, commercial or industrial buildings or any other outdoor surface, unless mandated by local, state or federal law.
• the operation of ornamental fountains, artificial waterfalls or any other structure with a similar use of water.
• use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression, unless approved by RSAs General Manager or his designee.

Should a prolonged water emergency occur, the Rapidan Service Authority is authorized to implement further restrictive measures in order to conserve water. Questions can be addressed by calling RSA at (540) 972-2133.

Tues, Sept 14 at 12:28pm

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

On the night of August 27, 2010, Gary Wayne Miller, age 51, of Orange and John Allen Mathis, age 42, of Lake of the Woods were both spotted at the Orange County High School football game. Miller was spotted outside the fence of the field and Mathis was inside the field area. Both men are convicted sex offenders.

Miller was noticed by a deputy who was familiar with his criminal history and Mathis was reported to Law Enforcement by two people that new of his history. Neither individual had committed any type of act to draw attention to themselves.

Warrants were obtained for both individuals.

Gary Wayne Miller was charged with Va. Code Section 18.2-370.2 loitering within 100 feet of a premises that the accused knew or had reason to know was a primary, secondary, or high school after being convicted of an offense prohibiting proximity to the children as set forth in subsection A of 18.2-370.2 with such prior offense having been committed on or after July 1, 2000.

Miller was released on a $2500 bond. Court Date of October 1, 2010

John Allen Mathis was charged with Va. Code Section 18.2-370.5 having been convicted of a sexually violent offense, as defined in 9.1-902, unlawfully enter and be present, during school hours, upon the property that the accused knew or had reason to know is a public or private elementary or secondary school property.

Mathis was released on $2000 bond. Court Date of October 1, 2010

See full press release here.

Tues, Sept 7 at 4:37pm

Following are the election results of the LOWA Board of Directors:

Ernie Meier - 1122
Bob Shope - 1039.5
Dave McKee - 1032.5
Dan Greene - 945.5

Elected To the LOWA Board of Directors For Three Year Terms are Ernie Meier, Bob Shope and Dave McKee. Congratulations.

Margaret Darby, Secretary, LOWA BOD

Thur, Sept 2, 2010 at 2:18pm

and Thur, Sept 2 at 4:01pm

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
    The Board of Directors has called a special meeting for Friday, September 3 at 8:30am in the Holcomb Building. All members are invited to attend.

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
    We have an addendum to the previously sent email about the special meeting of the LOWA Board of Directors to be held Friday, Sept 3 at 8:30am.
    The purpose of the meeting is to meet in executive session to discuss matters involving violations of the LOWA Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, guests or other invitees are responsible.
    Members cannot observe executive session. If there are any actions to be taken, it will be done in open session.

Tues, August 31, 2010 at 4:52pm

NEWS RELEASE Virginia Department of Emergency Management
10501 Trade Court, Richmond, VA 23236     (804) 897-6510 www.vaemergency.com

Aug. 30, 2010

Virginians need to prepare for Hurricane Earl Videos explaining storm surge, hurricane evacuation now online

RICHMOND, VA Virginians need to prepare now for Hurricane Earl, which is forecasted to be a Category 3 or 4 hurricane as it approaches Virginias coast later this week.

The forecasted path for Earl has changed several times so it is important for Virginians, especially those living in the Hampton Roads region, to pay close attention to the storm. Those in Hampton Roads should review their evacuation and shelter plans. Also, people should make sure they have their emergency supplies ready.

A small change in Earls forecasted path could bring a major hurricane to Virginia, said Michael Cline, state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Virginia state agencies are getting ready for the storm, and so should residents.

The Commonwealth has activated the Virginia Evacuation Coordination Team for Operational Response to assess Earls potential impact and to take necessary actions. The Virginia Emergency Operations Center is now at Increased Readiness Condition.

VDEM and the Virginia Department of Transportation have created a series of online videos to help families understand storm surge (the reason for large-scale evacuations), and how an evacuation would work. The videos are available at http://www.youtube.com/vaemergency.

A list of needed emergency supplies and maps of storm surge areas and evacuation routes can be found at http://www.ReadyVirginia.gov.

Thur, August 26, 2010 at 4:52pm

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,

Following discussions with the Orange County Sheriffs Department, the Lake of the Woods Association has taken proactive measures to maintain LOW as a safe and drug-free place to live.
    The LOWA Board President, Bruce Kay, has written a letter to the Sheriff requesting his assistance. The letter in its entirety is below.

--begin--
August 26, 2010

Dear Sheriff Amos,
    The Lake of the Woods Association requests that the Orange County Sheriffs Department assist the Association in the investigation and detection of drugs and drug activity. The Sheriffs Department has permission to enter Lake of the Woods Association owned property and enforce Virginia laws.

Sincerely,
Bruce Kay
President, LOWA Board of Directors
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Wed, August 25, 2010 at 1:17pm

LOWA Members,

A black motorized wheelchair is missing. It was parked at the small marina charging. It came up missing sometime between 2am and 9am this morning. If you have seen it or know of its whereabouts, please contact Security at 972-2020 or the Orange County Sheriff's Dept at 672-1200. Thank you.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc.

Wed, August 18 at 6:02pm

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
    The Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, August 21 at Clubhouse Point at dusk.
     The Water Ski Show and a performance by a live band will not take place on August 21. Instead, it will take place on Saturday, September 4. There will be an article in the next issue of Lake Currents with more details.
      We look forward to seeing everyone on the Point at dusk this Saturday for the Lighted Boat Parade.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Tues, July 13 at 2:42pm

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
On Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17, the local fireworks club, Cracker Jacks, will be setting off fireworks on Indiantown Road (behind LOW) from noon to 11pm both days.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Mon, July 12 at 9:36am

Good morning, LOWA Members,

A reminder.... This Thursday, July 15, in the Woods Center at 7:30pm, the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information on what Neighborhood Watch is and how it works. For example, it isn't citizens performing street patrol.
    If you have concerns about vandalism in Lake of the Woods, please attend this very important presentation. It is our hope that we can get enough volunteers to establish this program in our very own community. Come and be part of the solution.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc.

Thurs, July 1 at 11:16am

Good morning, LOWA Members,

There is a water main break at Patrick Henry Ct. Water has been turned off in sections 9 and 10. Sections 5 and 6 might have low pressure.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc.

Thur, June 24 at 4:34pm

Good afternoon LOWA Members,

We just received this press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office:

On Wednesday, June 23, at approx 10:25pm the Orange County Sheriffs Office received a call from a citizen stating that a person who appeared to be of Pakistani descent had gotten out of a car in the Sheetz (Locust Grove location) Parking lot and had placed something in the ice cooler located outside the store.
A note was found inside the ice cooler that made reference to Sept.11, not being a joke. There were other comments of this nature also on the note. No direct threats were made.

Upon the arrival of Sheriffs deputies, the descision was made to shut down Sheetz and evacuate it. An explosives K-9 was called in from Stafford County Sheriffs Office and the property was searched and cleared. The business was reopened at approx. 1:00 am.

All information has been turned over to the FBI.

Any further inquires need to be directed to the FBI.

Sheriff Mark A. Amos

Fri, June 18 at 9:31am

Good morning, LOWA Members,

Kenny Dotson owns the corner lot of Route 20 and Route 601 (Flat Run Rd) and his contractors will be burning debris on that property through tonight. The burning started yesterday.

Thanks.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Tues, June 15 at 5:55pm

Good afternoon LOWA Members,

We have an addendum to our email we sent earlier today...
The Governor will be arriving by helicopter tomorrow morning. To accommodate the Governor we need to close part of Lakeview Parkway while the helicopter lands and takes off.

The section of Lakeview Parkway that will be closed begins at the entrance to the ECC round house parking lot and up to the RV and boat storage lot. Traffic will be stopped intermittently--for the helicopter to land and take off. The time frame for these activities is 9:30am to 11am.

The Clubhouse will be open at 9am, come early, have a cup of coffee and a danish.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our members.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc.

Tues, June 15 at 5:02pm

Good afternoon LOWA Members,
Just a reminder that Governor McDonnell will be here tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 16 at 10am at the Clubhouse on the deck. If raining, then the ceremonial signing of SB276 will take place in the Great Hall.

The Clubhouse will be open at 9am. Light refreshments will be available.
Come and be a part of this historical event.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc

Hello LOWA Members,
    Sunday afternoon (May 9) a brush fire broke out on the west side of Flat Run (Rt 601). At 7:30pm the fire companies had the fire under control and are still onsite watching for any flare ups.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Good morning, LOWA Members,
We are sorry to report that a LOW resident employed by USSA as a security officer at the Lake was arrested last night on charges of criminal sexual child abuse and is being held without bond. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc.

There will be 3 vacancies on the LOWA Board of Directors at the end of this year (Labor Day).
    Service on the Board is extremely rewarding - I write from personal experience. If you have ever thought about running for the Board you are encouraged to do so now.
    We are very fortunate to have among our members some very well qualified individuals who can bring lasting benefit to our community by lending us their knowledge, skills and experience.
    This year the Nominating Committee is required to nominate at least 4 but no more than 6 candidates. How about it? We are accepting applications until close of business, Friday April 30. Pick up an application form from the rack in the Holcomb Building Reception or download it from our website "LOWA.org", selecting "forms".

Peter Williams, Chairman, LOWA Nominating Committee

Good afternoon LOWA Members,
We are pleased to report that the Governor has signed SB 276.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA, Inc

Hello LOWA Members,
    The General Manager has received advice from our attorney that, while the special assessment can only be spent on the spillway, if a member requests in writing to have his/her refund applied to the FY2010 annual assessment, we may legally comply.
     Therefore, if you wish your spillway refund applied to your FY2010 annual assessment, you may send an e-mail or letter to the General Manager by April 20. Be sure to include your name with your address or lot and section.
      If you do not request your spillway refund to be applied to your FY2010 annual assessment by April 20, a check will be mailed to you.
    E-Mail: lowgm@lowa.org
   Address: 102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Or, of course, you may drop it at the Holcomb Building

Thank you.
Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Dear Members of the Association,
Senate Bill 276 has passed the General Assembly with an emergency clause. It will now go to the Governor for his signature. The emergency clause means that it will become law as soon as the Governor signs it rather than on July 1st.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
Great News! Just today the Virginia House of Delegates voted 97-2 to pass Senate Bill 276!
The Bill will now go to the Senate and then to the Governor.
Passage of this Bill means that LOWA will NOT have to do the Spillway Modification Project.

Bruce Kay, President, LOWA

Good afternoon LOWA Members,
The LOW Golf Couse will open for the season tomorrow, Friday, March 5. Winter rates are in effect--that means 9 holes for $16 or 18 holes for $22. There will be Pro LOWgo Shop merchandise specials. And, sign up to play in the Wii Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, March 6. Cost is $5. For more information, call 972-2230.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Dear Members of the Association,
The House Committee met this morning to consider Senate Bill 276 as amended. The Bill passed unanimously and now goes to the full House and Senate for approval. It will then go to the Governor to be signed. Please see Channel 18 for additional information. Also, more details will be provided at the Board of Directors Meeting on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Senate Bill 276 is revised legislation introduced by Senator Houck. If this legislation is passed by the full House, Senate and signed by the Governor, it will relieve LOWA from having to upgrade the spillway.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

Dear Members of the Association,
The Board Retreat originally scheduled for February 24, 2010, has been canceled.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

Dear Members of the Association,
The State of Emergency in Lake of the Woods has been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ted Wessel, General Manager

Dear Members of the Association,

The President of the Association has declared a State of Emergency in Lake of the Woods. Per our Regulations, during an emergency ice/snow condition as declared by LOWA's President, the following pertains:

1.During extremely hazardous ice or snow road conditions, vehicular travel on LOWA roads may be restricted to EMERGENCY TRAVEL ONLY with violators subject to a penalty.

2. Any resident parking or abandoning a vehicle on LOWA roads, cul-de-sacs, shoulders or road right-of-ways (including ends of driveways forward of the front boundary of private lots) will be subject to a penalty and/or towing at the owner's expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ted Wessel, General Manager

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
Due to the anticipated weather this weekend, the LOWA Board meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 6 has been canceled. The next Board meeting is scheduled for February 17.
The Community Center, Woods Center, Equestrian Center and Fitness Center will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to the weather.
The Teen Center will be closed Friday and Saturday nights.

Be safe.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
Due to the weather, the Clubhouse has been closed for today and Sunday. We hope this does not cause any inconvenience for you.
The Clubhouse will be open on Wednesday, February 3 with $5 Burger Night. Check out the rest of the weekly specials in the January 29 issue of Lake Currents.
Be safe.
Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
Due to the anticipated winter weather, the Woods Center and the Community Center will be closed all weekend.
LOWA's Maintenance Dept will be pushing snow to clear all of the Association's roads. Please drive safely.
Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Good morning, LOWA Members,
Due to the weather conditions forecasted for Saturday, January 30, the Teen Concert scheduled for tomorrow night at the Community Center has been cancelled.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused our members.
Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Dear Members of the Association,
RSA has just informed the Association that the water has been shut off in Section 6.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, LOWA General Manager

Dear Members of the Association,
The Clubhouse will remain closed until Saturday, December 26, 2009.
The Community Center and the Woods Center will remain closed until Monday, December 28, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel,General Manager and Bruce Kay, President

Dear Members of the Association,
Orange County has notified the Association office that the collections site located at Lake of the Woods is open today and is operating according to their regular schedule.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

Good afternoon, LOWA Members,
The management team has decided to close all Association amenities for Saturday and Sunday, December 19-20 due to inclement weather.

The Clubhouse, Fareways, Golf Pro LOWGO Shop, Equestrian Center and Community Center will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

We hope this doesn't cause any inconvenience to you.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator LOWA, Inc.

Dear Members of the Association,
RSA has called to inform us that they have a leak to repair and the water will need to be shut off in Seciton 5.

Additionally, they will need to fix a leak in Section 13 which will effect only the following streets, Eastover Parkway between Larkspur Lane and Keaton's Run Dam, Wilderness Lane, Edgemont Lane and Larkspur Lane.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

First message sent

Dec 11, 2009 at 11:55am

Second message sent

Dec 11, 2009 at 4:55pm

Dear Members of the Association,
RSA has just informed the Association that there are several broken water pipes around Lake of the Woods Association property. As a result they have had to shut the water off in several sections. Areas that may be affected are Sections 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10. RSA was not able to commit to a time frame for repairs.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

Dear Members of the Association,
RSA has called the Association office and informed us that all of the repairs have been made. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Ted Wessel, General Manager

LOWA Members, Good news!
The lost child reported on earlier today has been claimed by his parents.
Melanie Parmelee, LOWA, Inc.

Good morning, Members,
LOWA Security has found a 3-4 year old child with brown hair, brown eyes, approx 40 inches tall, first name is Carmen on the 500 block of Liberty Blvd.
If you know this child or who he belongs to, please contact Security at 972-2210. Thanks.
Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.

Good morning, LOWA Members, The budget schedule has been revised. There will be no meetings in November. The budgets will be completed December 1st, and presentations will be made to the Finance Committee the week of December 7-11, 2009.

Hello LOWA Members,

We received an email from the Orange County Public Schools new middle school project manager regarding skateboarding at the new middle school building site and vandalism last weekend. There were ramps built in areas on the campus and water added to the gas tanks of masonry saws. Along with a locked door being broke open in the building.

The sheriff's office was called and the school system has asked the sheriffs dept to increase patrol around the site on weekends.

OC Public Schools wants to do what is necessary to protect and insure the structural integrity of this project, and even more so, to protect the neighborhood youth from getting into harm's way, by making them aware.

To help secure the site, the entrance ways are chained off during non-working hours, and there are several "No Trespassing" signs posted.

Please be aware that if anyone is caught and/or identified in such criminal activity, they will be prosecuted.

Ted Wessel, General Manager, LOWA Inc

Hello LOWA Members,

There is a phone scam going on in this area, semmingly targeting seniors.

Please read the scenario below....

An 85-year-old lady wanted to know how to wire money because her grandson had called to say that he was in jail and needed $3000 for bail. He said that the bail bondsman would call her at 4 p.m. A quick call to her grandson's cell phone determined that he was in his college classroom, not in jail.

We called the State police and the trooper said that was an active scam in our area. At 4 p.m. the bail bondsman called and ask for the number on the wire she was to send.

As instructed by the trooper she told the man that she was aware of what he was up to and not to call again.

We have no idea how this man got her number or that she has a grandson as she does not have a computer.

Members, please be aware and double check on items when someone calls claiming to be someone they are not. Call the Virginia State Troopers and let them know about the phone call you received.

Melanie Parmelee, Communications Coordinator, LOWA, Inc.