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My Sports Card Collection – Is It Really Worth Anything?
My Sports Card Collection IS IT REALLY WORTH ANYTHING? By: Lee Defibaugh | February 6, 2018. Do you own a shoebox or cardboard box full of random sports cards? Has it been tucked away in your closet for years? Or perhaps you recently inherited a card collection as a family treasure passed down? Do you have any idea what they’re worth? If not, you’re probably not alone. Keep reading. [...]
“Virginia snake ID “hotline” helps spare harmless snakes!”
Yep! That is what the headline on the www.wildlife.org website reads. Now, for those of you who know me - you know, snakes totally give me the Heebie-Jeepies! Upon moving to LOW just 3 years ago I killed my garden hose 4 times! (Why did I ever buy a black hose with a gold stripe down the middle anyway!) Over the past couple of years, I have gotten better [...]
Are You Polluting Our Lake?
Most of us are contributing to the pollution of our own lakes in LOW and don't even realize it. All types of human activities – cutting our lawns and blowing clippings into the ditches, excessive or improperly fertilizing our lawns, improper watering techniques, not picking up after our pets or not properly disposing of the waste, bringing plants and animals here from other places and allowing them to escape [...]
What Dog Park?? Part 1 By Sharon Forest
What Dog Park? – Part 1 by Sharon Forest, Happy Tails Dog Club THE FACTS: 1. Life Estates (behind the mailboxes near Fairfax) has been designated by the LOWA Board as the future site of a LOW proposed dog park. 2. Happy Tails Dog Club is forming NOW! Please keep reading! Q. What size will the dog park be? A. Approximately 1 acre, fenced, with separate sections for small [...]
What Dog Park Part 2 by Sharon Forest
Hello Dog Lovers, If you’ve read Part 1 of this article which appeared in last On Lake Time Newsletter questions probably come to mind. CAUTION: The answers in these two articles are subject to change since the dog park/club rules, charter and bylaws are being drafted at this time. *************************************** Q. Who will be able to use the dog park? You must be a LOW resident and a member of the Happy Tails Club. [...]
SCHÜTZENFEST 2017 (check this out)
I didn't know if I should say Gesundheit when someone spoke of Shütezfest, respond with an "in kind" greeting or be excited and listen so I looked the word "Schüzenfest" up and what I found was so interesting! "Schüzenfest is a traditional festival or fair featuring a target shooting competition in the cultures of both Germany and Switzerland." How great is that!! - Schutenfest is a festival featuring a target [...]
