Lake Arrowhead Living
AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER 2025
This beautiful shot of a Lake Arrowhead wildlife was captured by Mark Fowler
MAIN CLUBHOUSE 770.721.7900
Administrative Office 9:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri
770.721.7912 | fax 770.721.7909
UEL KEMP General Manager/Director of Golf
770.721.7902 | ukemp@lakearrowheadga.com
DEBBIE HIGGINS Director of Property Management 770.721.7920 | dhiggins@lakearrowheadga.com
MARLYN PATOUILLET Member Services 770.721.7913 | membership@lakearrowheadga.com
TIFFANY SUMMERS Member Services 770.721.7912 | office@lakearrowheadga.com
MELISSA DEEMS Account Analyst/Billing 770.721.7907 | mdeems@lakearrowheadga.com
DEBRA OSUCH Activities Director activities@lakearrowheadga.com
GOLF PRO SHOP 770.721.7902 | golf@lakearrowheadga.com
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HIGHLANDS GRILL 770.721.7900 x 3 | dining@lakearrowheadga.com
JASON DANNEMAN Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director 770.721.7900 x 3 | jdanneman@lakearrowheadga.com
MELISSA GILLMER Restaurant Manager mgillmer@lakearrowheadga.com
CATERING & EVENTS 770.721.7900 x 3 | events@lakearrowheadga.com
SECURITY security@lakearrowheadga.com North Gate 770.479.2565 | South Gate 770.479.2848
MARK CARGLE Director of Security 770.721.7911
JOE SATTERFIELD Director of Security 770.721.7917
REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 770.720.2700
BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.797.7026 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com
LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Steve Thoma
Administrative Committee / Golf Committee
Executive Vice President - Bob Weatherford
Government Relations / Infrastructure
Treasurer - Craig Lownes - Fundraising Committee
Secretary - Pitu Rasheed - Lake Committee
Board Members at Large
Jeanne Schwartz - Communication
Chris Ollila - Restaurant
Thomas Koch - Safety and Security/Environment
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THURSDAYS AT THE CLUBHOUSE 5:30PM DINNER | 7PM GAMES
Trivia with Maury:
Jan 2 Feb 13
March 6
April 24
May 22
June 12
July 24
Aug 21
Sept 25
Oct 30
Nov 6
11
Music Trivia with Dave:
Jan 16 Feb 20 March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
Aug 14
Sept 18
Oct 16
Nov 20 Dec 18
Jan 9
Feb 6
MEMORIAL DAY → MAY 26
Big Bam Boom at Great Festival Park
INDEPENDENCE DAY → JUNE 28
Mackie Creek at the Clubhouse
JULY 26
Vintage Vixens at the Marina
AUGUST 23
King Street at Great Festival Park
SEPTEMBER 27
Stratton James Trio at the Marina
OCTOBER 18
Catfish & The Bottom at Great Festival Park
Joinuswithyourcoolers, lawn chairs,blankets & friends!
MONDAY open 10am to 8pm
Bar Menu Service 11am to 8pm
TUESDAY open 10am to 8pm Bar Menu Service 11am to 8pm
WEDNESDAY open 9am to 9pm
Limited Menu Service 11am to 8pm
THURSDAY open 9am to 9pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 8pm
FRIDAY open 9am to 10pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm
SATURDAY open 9am to 10pm
Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm
SUNDAY open 10am to 6pm
Alcohol Sales 11am to 6pm
A La Carte Brunch 10:30am to 2pm Limited Menu Service 2pm to 4pm
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new flatbreads
CLASSIC PEPPERONI 12
marinara base, mozzarella, pepperoni
CHICKEN BACON RANCH 15
ranch base, mozzarella, grilled chicken, bacon, green onion
FIGGY FLAT 15
fig preserve base, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic glaze
TACO 15
salsa base, three cheese blend, taco beef, green onion, sour cream
BARBEQUE CHICKEN 15
barbeque base, mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, bacon
STEAKHOUSE 18
A1 base, mozzarella, grilled steak, caramelized onion, mushrooms, bleu cheese
GAMEDAY SPECIALS
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Because Of Your Feedback Because Of Your Feedback
We would truly like to thank each of you who participated in our recent restaurant survey. Your feedback is invaluable!
WE HAVE HEARD YOU and have made, and will continue to make, changes to accommodate the needs and desires of our Lake Arrowhead residents
Here are some of the changes we have made based on your survey feedback:
Introduced four new menus (Dinner, Bar, Brunch and Lunch) to accommodate your requests for healthier & more casual food options
Increased Bar Hours until 8PM on Mondays & Tuesdays
Scheduled a dedicated bartender for each shift
Increased training for wait and kitchen staff to provide a more welcoming atmosphere and faster food service
Assigned sections for wait staff for more attentive service
Increased training and phone stations to better accommodate reservations and to-go orders
Doubled our LIVE music offering to twice a month
Created more theme nights with the addition of our monthly ‘Family Fun Night’ and ‘Prime Rib Saturdays’
We are thrilled to have been able to respond to your feedback with the improvements above We will continue to make positive changes as budgets allow It is truly our desire for you to be fully satisfied with your Lake Arrowhead
MARINA PAVILION RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• HOURS OF OPERATION The Marina Pavilion will be open dawn to dusk or during sanctioned LAYCC events.
• FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and beverages are allowed to be carried onto the Pavilion. No glass bottles or beer kegs are permitted. No grilling or preparation of food is allowed. All trash must be placed in the trash receptacles on the shore.
• PERSONAL CHAIRS Property owners are allowed to bring their own folding chairs on to the Pavilion. They must be taken with you when you leave, i.e. chairs cannot be left behind.
• ATTIRE Members and guests shall dress in attire befitting the surroundings of the community. Extremely revealing attire, such as a thong, is not suitable for the family atmosphere of the Marina Pavilion.
• NO SWIMMING No swimming is permitted from the Marina Pavilion or docks anywhere in the “No Wake” zone. No running or diving is permitted from the Pavilion or docks.
• NO FISHING No fishing is allowed from the Marina Pavilion or docks.
• BOATS Boats can tie up on the side of the walkway only where there are cleats and cannot at any time tie up to the Pavilion. Maximum time at the walkway is 1 hour (or 15 minutes if others are waiting). These areas are intended for drop off and pickup.
• PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No grilling, skateboarding, bicycles, rollerblading, sunbathing, or feeding the wildlife is permitted on the Marina Pavilion or docks.
• PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.
This beautiful shot of a Lake Arrowhead sunrise was captured by Tony Williams
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Cherokee County, Georgia has recently adopted an ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The full ordinance is available at ShortTermRentalOrdinanceCherokeeCounty20210806.pdf (cherokeega.com), but we wanted to make each property owner aware of this ordinance and have highlighted a few of the key points in the ordinance.
1. The purpose of the ordinance is to establish standards for short-term rentals of privately-owned residential structures rented to transient occupants, minimize adverse effects of short-term rental uses on surrounding residential neighborhoods, and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods.
2. A certificate is required to lawfully rent, operate, or advertise any property for short-term rental.
a. Owners must apply to the Cherokee County Development Services Center on an annual basis for a certificate.
b. Certificates require an initial administration fee and annual renewal fees.
3. The Certificate number must be listed in any advertisement for the rental of the property.
4. No short-term rental shall offer more than five (5) bedrooms for rent.
5. The use of outdoor speakers by short-term rentals is prohibited.
6. The number of occupants shall not exceed two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons.
7. The short-term rental must have parking off the street sufficient for one car for each bedroom being rented. Parking shall only be on designated hard surfaced areas.
8. Quiet hours are 12:00 a.m. midnight to 7:00 a.m. daily, 12:00 a.m. midnight Saturday to 1:00 p.m. Sunday).
9. The Cherokee County Marshal’s office (678.493.4080) is tasked with enforcement of the ordinance.
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR WORK POLICY
When an Exterior Work Permit is approved, the owner will be sent an 8 ½ x 11 permit that shall be placed in a window on the first floor of the property. The blue permit sign indicates that work on the property was reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
BOAT AND TRAILER REGISTRATION
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RENT OUT YOUR HOME:
Please notify your tenants that all Resident Guests (all those who rent, lease, or otherwise occupy a home which they do not legally own) are required to renew.
$50 PER ADULT ON THE LEASE Call Member Services at 770.721.7912 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment. Resident Guests must provide a current lease.
Boat registration forms may be downloaded from the website at lakearrowheadclub.net. Proof of liability insurance with limits not less than $300,000 is required for all motorized boats. Please mail a boat registration form and insurance to: LAYCC 486 Arrowridge, Waleska, GA 30183, email membership@lakearrowheadga.com, use the property owner drop boxes located at both security gates, or bring your form to the South Gate and the Administration office.
DRY STORAGE
A FREE dry storage decal has been mailed to those who rent a space. This decal must be visible and placed on an item. In addition each trailer, camper, RV, motorhome and watercraft must also display a current decal. If you drive it, you need a vehicle decal. If you have a trailer/camper, you need a trailer/other decal. Vehicle decals will be available at the South Gate and all others at the Admin. office. All items MUST display a current decal to continue using a Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage and Boat Slip. As a reminder, it is a violation of the covenants to park or store the following: boats, vehicles, trailers, campers, RVs, etc. on your property. Agreements may be terminated at any time due to past due accounts.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUIDELINES: PHASE I
https://library.municode.com/ga/cherokee_county/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1106313
In order to protect and preserve the residential character, property values, and enjoyment of all homeowners within the Lake Arrowhead community, please observe the following guidelines for relative to short-term property rentals of Lake Arrowhead Phase I units.
1. Short-term property rentals (less than 6 months) are strictly prohibited in both Phase II and Phase III of Lake Arrowhead. The maximum number of occupants should be restricted to no more than two individuals per bedroom.
2. Short-term rentals should be registered with LA Security gate they intend to enter, and identified as short-term rentals so that the appropriate identification may be provided at check-in
a. Amenity use cards, identifying renters and associated unit address
b. Vehicle “hang tag” for vehicles
3. All rental agreements should include an acknowledgement that renters have received and agree to abide by the Lake Arrowhead Rules and Regulations
a. If boat usage is included with the rental of the home, a printed copy of the lake rules and restrictions should be included with the rental agreement, a copy should be left in the home, and a laminated copy should be placed in the boat and/or attached to the boat key
b. Violations of the lake rules and regulations may result in revocation of the issued boat permit and result in suspension of lake access privileges
4. Homeowners are responsible for the actions of guests and renters of their home and violations of the Covenants or Rules and Regulations will typically be handled in the following manner:
a. 1st infraction – issuance of written warning to homeowner
b. 2nd infraction – 30-day suspension of common property access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
c. 3rd infraction – 12-month suspension of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
d. 4th infraction – permanent loss of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters
e. Addition steps may be taken depending on the nature of the infraction, including contacting the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department or taking additional legal to enforce the community governing documents
f. Common property damage by renters, if applicable, will be levied against the lot owner
g. Egregious infractions may result in immediate suspension of common property access and privileges or other sanctions
5. “Party Houses” are strictly prohibited and deemed a nuisance and violation of the Lake Arrowhead Covenants, Article III, Section 19. Party Houses are also prohibited by popular short-term rental companies (Airbnb and VRBO) and nuisance properties will be reported to the appropriate listing entity.
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1. All requirements set forth in the Georgia Boating Safety Act shall apply on Lake Arrowhead lakes (Lake Arrowhead and Lake Chickasaw). This includes carrying life preservers for passengers and crew.
2. Only registered watercraft displaying a current Lake Arrowhead registration decal are permitted on Lake Arrowhead lakes.
3. All watercraft operating in the northern part of Lake Arrowhead, as well as other areas with NO WAKE buoys, must use a speed that generates no wake.
4. The body of water viewed from the Marina area (a.k.a. main lake) is an all sports area. All motorized watercraft are to follow a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction.
5. At slow speeds, traffic can go in either direction on the lake ONLY in these locations: Within 100 ft North of the dam, within 100 ft South of the Narrows "No Wake Buoys", and in the middle on an East/West straight line to/from "Honeymoon Cove."
6. All watercraft pulling people (i.e. skier, tuber, etc.) must have either two (2) persons aboard (one driver and one safety observer at least 12 years of age) or the watercraft MUST be equipped with a wide angle rear view mirror so the driver is aware of the location of the person being pulled at all times. All people being pulled MUST wear approved U.S Coast Guard life vests.
7. The number of skiers is limited to two (2) per boat at the same time. As soon as one skier drops the second skier must drop immediately thereafter. Skiers should raise one (1) ski, wakeboard, or kneeboard while in water with a slack towline to warn other boats in the area.
8. All occupants of canoes, rowboats, hydro paddle-boats, SUPs, kayaks, etc., should wear appropriate life vests. These vessels should stay close to a shore (Georgia law requires children 10 and under to wear a life jacket at all times on a boat unless the child is in an enclosed cabin).
9. All watercraft must use running lights after sundown. Use docking lights when approaching a docking area only, they can be blinding to other boaters.
10. Swimming in the lake is not permitted in and around the Marina area other than in the designated
Swimming Area. All children, below a responsible age, swimming in the lake must wear a life vest and be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older.
11. Personal watercraft (i.e. Jet Skis, Wave Runners and SeaDoos) are PROHIBITED on Lake Arrowhead.
12. Drunkenness, drug use, rowdy behavior, obscene language and littering are not permitted on the lakes.
13. All powered watercraft users should slow down when passing close to anglers, nonmotorized watercraft and swimmers on rafts/tubes and minimize their wakes in coves as well. Ski boats or other high speed watercraft running parallel to NO WAKE areas should move farther out from the NO WAKE buoys so that they do not produce a potentially dangerous wake in the designated NO WAKE areas.
LAKE ARROWHEAD
Boat Rental Program
2025 MEMBER – MEMBER
On July 19th & 20th, 38 Lake Arrowhead golf members played in the 2025 Member – Member Golf Tournament. Always competitive, this year’s tournament was no exception. Jeff Ciupak and Mel Standley won the low gross score honors! Cash and Cole Burchett won the overall low net score.
The Member – Member Golf Tournament is an annual event where golf club members form 2-person teams to compete for trophies and prizes plus the honor of being named Tournament Champions for the year. The tournament format is known by several names (four ball, best ball, and better ball) but whatever it is called, it essentially requires each team member to play their own ball.
At the end of each hole, the lowest individual score is recorded as the team score. This year’s tournament was divided into 3 flights: First, Second, and Third. The winners were:
1st Flight
1st Place Gross – Jeff Ciupak & Mel Standley
2nd Place Gross – Brian Schell & Bill Maynard
1st Place Net – Cash Burchett & Cole Burchett
2nd Place Net – Sean Webb & Jeff Howell
2nd Flight
1st Place Gross – Brad Jones & Herb Ernst
2nd Place Gross – Paul Bolding & Dave Davis
1st Place Net – Mike Stevens & Duane Waldo
2nd Place Net – Jonathan Finley & Randy Johnson
3rd Flight
1st Place Gross – Mike Heath & Bob Sorrentino
2nd Place Gross – TC Chapman & Ralph Lumpkin
1st Place Net – George Gibbons & Ray Champitto
2nd Place Net – Tom Stallings & Dean LeBlanc
For full results please go to: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/nnl5k6 Please take a moment to sign up for
at lakearrowheadclub.net/email-sign-up
Powell, Ronald Wayne
Di Carlo, Cheryl
Lewis, Virginia
Hoskins, Patrick William
Hoskins, Kristine
Mangiaracina, Vito
Mangiaracina, Kimberly
McClendon, James
Risman, Randi Beth
Wender, John David
Fahnley, Kim
Fahnley, Joel
Kelsey, Daniel
WELCOME NEW PROPERTY OWNERS
Kelsey, Leah
English, Robert Earl
English, Barbara Maynard YoungDowling, Timothy
Dowling, Marylynne
Rogero, Joel Alan
Rogero, Angela Jayne
Mauriello, David Albert
Mauriello, Kimberly
Landry, Troy
Kuykendall, Brenda
Short, Michael Adam
Noojin, Jill
Noojin, Brian
Miller, Michael
Miller, Nicole
MacKinnon, Ian
MacKinnon, Debra
Mahon, Myrna
Taylor, Michele
Taylor, Robert
Crooks, Logan
Tillery, Mary Elizabeth
Huff, James
Huff, Julie
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TAKE A SECOND
LOOK AND SHARPEN YOUR SAFETY
Rebecca Strobl, CPP, EMT-I | www.newdayeducationandmotivation.com
In a world of constant movement and digital distraction, it’s easy to rush through life without truly seeing what’s around us. But when it comes to personal safety, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is take a second look.
That extra glance — up, down, and around — can be the difference between safety and risk. Whether you're walking through a parking garage, entering a public space, or simply crossing a street, adopting a habit of mindful observation can drastically improve your personal security.
Here are five essential safety principles that show how taking a second look can make all the difference:
1. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Too often, we move on autopilot — checking messages, daydreaming, or focusing on our destination rather than the journey. Situational awareness means being mentally present and actively scanning your environment for people, objects, or activities that seem out of place.
Take a second look: Who is near you? What are they doing? Are there any unusual sounds or movements? This level of awareness can help you anticipate and avoid potential threats or dangers before they happen.
2. LOOK UP, DOWN, AND AROUND FOR HAZARDS
Don’t limit your awareness to what’s right in front of you. Physical hazards can exist in every direction — from icy steps to lose wires or unmarked construction zones.
Take a second look:
• Up for overhanging branches, broken lights, or unsecured items.
• Down for cracks in the pavement, spills, or uneven surfaces.
• Around for approaching people, vehicles, or blind corners.
• This habit not only prevents injury but also keeps you ready to respond quickly to changing environments.
3. ALWAYS KNOW ALL THE EXITS
In an emergency, knowing how to get out quickly can save your life. Whether you're at a concert, in a theater, or just visiting a building for the first time, make it a priority to locate more than one exit.
Take a second look when you enter any area:
• Where is the main exit?
• Is there a back door or side stairwell?
• Would you know how to get out if the lights went out or the main path was blocked?
• The few seconds it takes to notice these details could make all the difference during a fire, threat, or natural disaster.
4. DON’T WALK WHILE LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE
Looking at your phone while walking disconnects you from the physical world. Your field of vision narrows, your hearing is reduced, and your body language signals distraction — making you both a less capable mover and an easier target.
Take a second look — not at your screen, but at the world around you. Keep your head up, shoulders back, and stow devices until you’re in a safe place to stop and check them.
5. DESIGN YOUR SURROUNDINGS WITH
SAFETY IN MIND: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) The spaces we inhabit can either invite risk or promote safety. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a framework used by urban planners and security professionals to discourage crime through smart design.
Take a second look at the environments you frequent:
• Are walkways well-lit and clearly marked?
• Is there natural surveillance — meaning, can people see and be seen?
• Do fences, signage, or landscaping guide behavior and limit access?
• Is the area maintained, clean, and cared for?
• These design elements don’t just improve aesthetics — they actively deter criminal activity and foster a sense of ownership and security.
FINAL THOUGHT: AWARENESS IS YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
“Take a second look” is more than a catchy phrase — it’s a mindset. It means not rushing, not assuming, and not letting routine dull your attention. It’s about being deliberate with your observations and proactive with your safety.
Personal security doesn’t require paranoia — it requires presence. So, the next time you step outside, enter a room, or check your surroundings, remember to pause, scan, and join us in taking that second look. It might just be the one that keeps you safe.
STEP
Take steps today
To be ready for storms that may come your way, Is your pantry stocked
If the winds howl and hurl rocks?
Do you have a place to shelter from the storm
And if temperatures drop, to stay warm?
Have you made your preparedness plan
For you and your clan?
Look at the map
Before you take a rest and nap,
Watch where you place your feet
In case there is a snake looking for something to eat,
If someone becomes injured while in the fresh air
Do you know how to give first aid care?
Learn today
So, you will know what to do and say,
Enjoy the sun
Knowing you have prepared and learned a ton!
----Rebecca Strobl, CPP, EMT-I
For many years Lake Arrowhead residents have had a printed community directory provided every other year free of charge by a local printing company. In addition to resident contact information listed both by name and by street name, this printed version contains a wealth of valuable information regarding our community including street and trail maps; trail descriptions; local, county, state and emergency contacts; area resources; vendor advertising; and official communication channels.
Over the years it has been very well received and appreciated. The next edition of this biannual booklet is due to be printed in 2026, but work must begin in September of this year to meet publication deadlines. Currently, we do not have a project leader for this community resource, so it will NOT happen unless a volunteer steps forward to take on that role.
Detailed directions, existing files from previous editions and mentors are available to assist you throughout each step of this process, so please consider joining our team to accomplish this goal. If you are interested and would like to have more information, please contact the Directory Committee by emailing lapoadirectory@gmail.com.
Thank You!
The Lake Arrowhead Directory Committee
READING FOR THE AGES
by Jeanne Schwartz
The Names | Florence Knapp | Viking
The Names, Florence Knapp’s debut novel, starts with a simple premise: Cora is reminded by her husband, Gordon, to register the birth of their new son while he is at work.
So Cora goes to the registrar’s office with their nineyear-old daughter Maia and the baby boy. There she has a decision to make: should she name the baby Gordon, following her husband’s family tradition; should she choose Julian, meaning sky-father, the name she loves; or should she follow the whims of Maia and go for Bear, which the little girl thinks “sounds all soft and cuddly and kind… but also, brave and strong”?
From there the story divides. The novel follows this family along three paths, each section jumping ahead a few years and showing what happens when the boy is named Bear, Julian and Gordon.
In each of the story’s timelines, Gordon strenuously objects to his son’s name being anything other than Gordon. Cora, however, views it as a small act of defiance to for once make a choice that she concludes is hers alone. Her situation at home contributes to her conviction that she should pick a name that feels right to her, rather than blindly following her husband’s desire for a named heir.
The narrative paints a portrait of the family at seven-year intervals — 1987, 1994, 2001, 2008, 2015, culminating in 2022. Its premise — that a name can shape your destiny — sets up a sort of thought experiment and promotes contemplation about the what-ifs of different paths a life can take. How will the boy’s future be related to or determined by his name? In fact, each future is different. But, the central background of the story is that although each timeline sets up a different set of circumstances, Gordon is and remains an abuser. Cora’s fate, and that of her children, hinges not on a name but on whether she will leave her abuser before someone dies. Cora’s sense of herself and how lost and disconnected she feels from her own life seem to eliminate any of the possibilities
she had believed her life held for her. The violence, gaslighting and cruelty Cora endures at the hands of her husband, an outwardly respectable medical doctor, underpins everything. Their daughter Maia, is an observer to what goes on inside the family home, and in the version of her life where her brother is named Bear, as she wished, she understands early the dynamic of her life.
At one point when her father is at a boiling point, Maia intercedes.
“And Cora realizes her daughter has learned what to do. How to soothe, to placate. That just through watching, the first time she’s stepped into this role, she is already accomplished. If it doesn’t stop, Cora thinks, this pattern will repeat unendingly, the destiny of each generation set on the same course.”
The most poignant glimpse into Cora’s circumstance, for me, was this passage. “Gordon once told Cora that a butterfly’s average life span is twenty-nine days. She wonders, when she adds up these moments where she exists out in the world, if her lifespan will be any longer. And which would be better? To have those days boiled down into one intense burst of color, or to have the pin removed from the thorax every now and then, dusty wings fluttering back to life, a little more time eked out before being locked away again.”
Bear/Julian/Gordon’s life is definitely affected by the choice of his name. As Gordon, he is courted by his father to form an alliance against his mother. He drinks his name-sake gin, works strictly with numbers and not with people, is casually abusive to the girls and women in his life. Maia offers to him at one point a potential get-out-ofjail-free card for his behavior:
“You were rewarded for being awful to Mum, before you’d had a chance to.. I don’t know, form your own conscience I guess.”
Bear and Julian also live up to their names. Bear becomes an anthropologist, Julian an artist. Their points of view on their parents’ marriage differ based on how their timelines play out.
It would be a mistake to consider this book depressing. There are moments of beauty and a constant love between a mother and her children. And love does prevail, in some form or fashion for the son and daughter in their parents’ orbit. But the central fact that regardless of her son’s name Cora’s life is buried by her circumstance points out the overwhelming impact of a domestic abuse.
Overall, 22% of individuals have been assaulted by a partner at least once in their lifetime (23% for females and 19.3% for males). Abuse can be defined as either expressive (in response to a provocation) or coercive (intended to monitor, control and/or threaten).
There are also differences between physical abuse and emotional abuse; fully 80% of individuals have perpetrated emotional abuse at least once in their life.
Across studies, 40% of women and 32% of men reported expressive abuse; 41% of women and 43% of men reported coercive abuse. In fact, rates of female-perpetrated violence are higher than male-perpetrated (28.3% vs. 21.6%).
The national domestic abuse prevention hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-SAFE (7233). You can also text “START” to 88788.
Red Oak Painting
If you love to play Pickleball or would like to learn, please read on. We have an active group of players at multiple levels, and play times for each group are listed below. We play at the Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center near the Red Cloud Pool. The only requirement is that you are a Lake Arrowhead resident or registered guest.
If you are new to Pickleball or want to play for fun and exercise, please join our Recreational Group. The intermediate and advanced groups are for experienced players who want to advance their skills to compete in leagues and/or tournaments.
We want everyone to enjoy Pickleball and understand that play on the LA courts is ‘’at your own risk.” Players should come in athletic attire, wear court shoes (pickleball or tennis shoes) and bring a PB paddle, sunglasses/ protective eyewear, visors and/or hats. Players should be aware that like any sport, warming up, having the propergear, bringing water, towels, and stretching afterwards are all important components of a successful, injury free experience.
For more information or to be added to our weekly email list, please email the group leaders listed..
LakeArrowhead Lake Arrowhead PICKLEBALL
Recreational
Play year-round Mixed Doubles Tennis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, weather permitting. 1:30pm during colder months (November through April) and 9:30am during the warmer months (May through October). Format: after 4 games, then teams rotate players. Otherwise ITF Rules of Tennis apply.
All players are welcome to join, level is approximately B5 ALTA and 3.0-3.5 USTA. Courts are reserved for this Doubles group during the times mentioned previously. If you would like to join, please send your name and CELL phone number to Jill Rose (770-313-0073). You will be added to our telephone message list which goes out the night before each match and you will be able to see who has signed up to play for that day. This will also let you know if there are at least 4 people available for that day. Please come join the fun with us.
To check to see if a court is available, you may contact Membership at membership@lakearrowheadga.com or phone 770.721.7912. ALTA TEAM PLAY is based out of BridgeMill as Lake Arrowhead is outside the ALTA boundaries. Call 770.720.9635 or email pat.perry@hmsgolf.com.
Michael Ballard mfbkat@hotmail.com
Red Cloud Racquet Center
Brian Hatfield briandh1956@gmail.com Bill He
CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Supporting the Student Services program which provides food, health services, and counseling to needy students.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
A Christian sports ministry to Cherokee County schools and community sports, influencing coaches and athletes with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
GOSHEN VALLEY BOYS RANCH
Located on 160 acres and home to 50 young boys in foster care, providing the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future.
MEGA SPORTS CAMP
A summer sports camp, cohosted with FCA, for children in grades 18, inspiring kids to take another step on the journey to achieving greatness, both in sports and in faith.
MUST MINISTRIES
Helping families in Cherokee County for over 30 years, providing, food, clothing, and other assistance to those in need.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A project of Samaritan’s Purse, sending Christmas shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies, and a copy of the Gospel to children around the world.
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If you’d like to register a team, complete this form and mail it along with your payment to: Lake Arrowhead Church 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive Waleska, GA 30183 PAYMENTS/DONATIONS (three acceptable forms)
1. Checks made payable to Lake Arrowhead Church. Mail to address listed above. Be sure to include GFC in memo line. 2. Credit card payments can be made by calling the church office at 7704793886. 3. PayPal payments can be made by scanning the QR code below through the PayPal app or use the smart phone photo app.
Enjoy a day of golf for a great cause on the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club Highlands Course. All net proceeds go to support children’s ministries. 7:00 am Breakfast and Registration Putting Contest on Practice Green 9:00 am Shotgun Start 4 Person Scramble
404-313-7021
678-981-4720
770-919-9509
770-664-9098
678-883-7868
770-975-1609
Able Heating & Air
Clark's Heating and Air
404-313-7021
678-981-4720
Dayco Systems 770-919-9509
Superior Indoor Comfort
Zen Air
A/C & Heating
Accountants
Able Heating & Air
770-664-9098
678-883-7868
Home Improvements
GHIR Construction
404-922-7379
Reno Crafters Plus 770-733-1191
Utility Saving Solutions, Inc. 855-234-7336
Hospital
Northeast GA Medical Center 770-214-4492
Insurance
Home Improvements
Signature Accounting Services, LLC. 770-975-1609
404-313-7021
GHIR Construction
Affordable Medicare Solutions 770-945-5261
404-922-7379
Active Adult Community
Clark's Heating and Air
Dayco Systems
678-981-4720
Reno Crafters Plus 770-733-1191
Allstate Insurance Nancy Wells 404-452-5066
Soleil Belmont Park 404-317-3808
770-919-9509
Utility Saving Solutions, Inc. 855-234-7336
Farmers Insurance-Nathan Martin 678-888-5818
Assisted Living
Superior Indoor Comfort
Zen Air
770-664-9098
Hospital
The Upton Agency 770-361-6570
678-883-7868
The Arbor at Bridgemill 770-214-4023
Accountants
Attorney
Signature Accounting Services, LLC.
Active Adult Community
770-975-1609
Daryl L Kidd P.C. 770-499-1274
The McGarity Group, LLC 770-932-8477
Banking
Soleil Belmont Park
Assisted Living
404-317-3808
Peach State Bank & Trust 770-536-1100
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling
The Arbor at Bridgemill
Attorney
770-214-4023
Housley Enterprises, Inc 678-546-2276
Daryl L Kidd P.C.
Bathtub & Ceramic Tile Repair
The McGarity Group, LLC
770-499-1274
Unique Refinishers 770-945-0072
Banking
Chimney Cleaning & Repair
Peach State Bank & Trust
770-932-8477
770-536-1100
Swept Away Chimney Services 770-975-9813
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling
Churches
Housley Enterprises, Inc
Christ the Rock Lutheran Church 262-751-7190
678-546-2276
Insurance - Medicare Advantage
Northeast GA Medical Center 770-214-4492
Insurance
Humana- Medicare Advantage 470-548-4045
Internet Service Provider
Affordable Medicare Solutions 770-945-5261
Allstate Insurance Nancy Wells 404-452-5066
Point Broadband 706-807-9028
Farmers Insurance-Nathan Martin 678-888-5818
Medical Clinic
The Upton Agency 770-361-6570
LiveWell Medical Clinic 770-862-9943
Insurance - Medicare Advantage
Nursery
Humana- Medicare Advantage 470-548-4045
Autumn Hill Nursery 770-442-3901
Internet Service Provider
Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm 404-277-4726
Point Broadband 706-807-9028
Painting
Medical Clinic
Chris Brown Painting & Home Repair 770-323-3148
LiveWell Medical Clinic 770-862-9943
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Nursery
Red Oak Painting 678-800-6533
Autumn Hill Nursery 770-442-3901
Verge Painting and Siding 678-331-1102
Cleaning Services
Bathtub & Ceramic Tile Repair
Unique Refinishers
House Cleaning Specialist, Inc 770-975-4995
770-945-0072
Chimney Cleaning & Repair
Dance Studio
Swept Away Chimney Services
CK DanceWorks, Inc. & CK Yoga
770-975-9813
770-975-7298
Performing Arts
Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm 404-277-4726
Painting
Schwartz Center For Performing Arts 404-727-8769
Personal Trainers
Chris Brown Painting & Home Repair 770-323-3148
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Alloy Personal Training Windermere 770-598-0309
Churches
Dentist
Christ the Rock Lutheran Church
Acworth Dental
Cleaning Services
262-751-7190
770-974-4146
BridgeMill Dentistry (Scott Merritt, DMD) 770-704-1812
House Cleaning Specialist, Inc
Esthetic Dental Solutions
Dance Studio
Family Dentistry at Seven Hills
CK DanceWorks, Inc. & CK Yoga
770-975-4995
678-352-1333
678-574-4837
770-975-7298
Roswell Dental Care 770-998-6736
Dentist
Swords & Phelps Dentistry 770-479-3713
Design & Build Services
Acworth Dental
770-974-4146
BridgeMill Dentistry (Scott Merritt, DMD) 770-704-1812
HammerSmith, Inc.
404-377-1021
Pest Control
Red Oak Painting 678-800-6533
Verge Painting and Siding 678-331-1102
Legacy Pest Control 770-423-0160
Plumbing
Performing Arts
Schwartz Center For Performing Arts 404-727-8769
Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
Personal Trainers
Greenlee Plumbing 678-386-7513
Alloy Personal Training Windermere 770-598-0309
Robinson & Family Plumbing 770-873-3202
Pest Control
Rooter Pro Plumbing GA 470-600-5146
Legacy Pest Control 770-423-0160
Propane Service
Plumbing
Gas Incorporated 770-720-1378
Esthetic Dental Solutions
Doors
678-352-1333
Family Dentistry at Seven Hills 678-574-4837
EntryPoint Doors & Windows
Roswell Dental Care
770-904-0094
Park Avenue Entries 770-622-0554
770-998-6736
Swords & Phelps Dentistry 770-479-3713
Driveway Repair
Design & Build Services
Advance Concrete - Driveway Repair 678-208-3426
HammerSmith, Inc.
Electrical Service
Doors
404-377-1021
Arc Angel Electric Corp 470-239-5568
EntryPoint Doors & Windows
M.J. Power 470-617-3700
770-904-0094
Park Avenue Entries 770-622-0554
Fence Repair
Driveway Repair
7x Home Services
470-722-1744
Real Estate
Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277
Greenlee Plumbing 678-386-7513
Atlanta Communities-Elizabeth Martin 678-373-9342
Robinson & Family Plumbing 770-873-3202
Atlanta Communities-Jennifer and Associates 770-403-5639
Rooter Pro Plumbing GA 470-600-5146
Classic Luxury Real Estate-Lisa Hughley 678-923-5152
Propane Service
Compass Realty-Natalie Gregory Team 404-373-0076
Gas Incorporated 770-720-1378
Cory & Co. Realty 404-564-5561
Real Estate
Domo Realty 404-556-1733
Atlanta Communities-Elizabeth Martin 678-373-9342
Georgia Real Estate Depot-Nix 770-401-4932
Atlanta Communities-Jennifer and Associates 770-403-5639
Harry Norman Realtors-Pam Hughes 404-626-3604
Classic Luxury Real Estate-Lisa Hughley 678-923-5152
JW Collection Brokers LLC-Melo 678-672-2878
Advance Concrete - Driveway Repair
Financial Planning
Electrical Service
Consha Financial
Arc Angel Electric Corp
678-208-3426
678-539-9518
Compass Realty-Natalie Gregory Team 404-373-0076
Keller Williams-Linda Jacobs 770-337-2006
Cory & Co. Realty 404-564-5561
Remax Around Atlanta-Falkin 770-330-2374
Freedom Wealth Partners-Kary Brownlee 678-831-3561
470-239-5568
Domo Realty 404-556-1733
ReMax-The Melissa Bailey Group 678-535-8979
Flooring
M.J. Power 470-617-3700
Fence Repair
Recoat Revolution of North Atlanta 678-695-8006
Georgia Real Estate Depot-Nix 770-401-4932
Robin Martin and Associates 678-665-0202
Harry Norman Realtors-Pam Hughes 404-626-3604
Remodeling
Furniture & Accessories
7x Home Services
Financial Planning
470-722-1744
Palm Casual 770-779-8902
JW Collection Brokers LLC-Melo 678-672-2878
Diversified Contracting Group 770-329-9112
Keller Williams-Linda Jacobs 770-337-2006
GCI Basements 404-569-8794
Consha Financial
Golf Equipment & Supplies
678-539-9518
Freedom Wealth Partners-Kary Brownlee 678-831-3561
Golf Cars of Canton 678-880-1156
Flooring
Handyman
Recoat Revolution of North Atlanta
Remax Around Atlanta-Falkin 770-330-2374
Nadal Capital 404-446-6146
ReMax-The Melissa Bailey Group 678-535-8979
Restaurants
Robin Martin and Associates 678-665-0202
Luna Maya 770-720-4999
Happy Handyman LLC 770-685-8421
678-695-8006
Remodeling
Roofing
Furniture & Accessories
Home Builder
Palm Casual
Diversified Contracting Group 770-329-9112
Atlanta Roofing Specialists 770-419-2222
770-779-8902
Southwyck Homes 404-317-3808
GCI Basements 404-569-8794
DJK Restoration, Inc. 773-531-9080
Golf Equipment & Supplies
Home Furnishings
Golf Cars of Canton 678-880-1156
ARIANA Home Furnishings & Design 678-807-7422
Handyman
Happy Handyman LLC
Home Builder
Southwyck Homes
Home Furnishings
770-685-8421
404-317-3808
ARIANA Home Furnishings & Design 678-807-7422
Home Improvements
GHIR Construction
404-922-7379
Reno Crafters Plus 770-733-1191
Utility Saving Solutions, Inc. 855-234-7336
Hospital
Northeast GA Medical Center 770-214-4492
Insurance
Affordable Medicare Solutions
770-945-5261
Nadal Capital 404-446-6146
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Restaurants
Luna Maya 770-720-4999
Schools-Private McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764
Roofing
Woodward Academy 404-765-4001
Security Systems
Atlanta Roofing Specialists 770-419-2222
DJK Restoration, Inc. 773-531-9080
Classic Entry Systems 678-330-1111
Travel Agencies
Earthly Matters Painting and Contracting 770-346-0203
Schools-Private McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764
Travelmation-Rachel Spain 678-316-0314
Window Replacement
America's Best Choice 678-896-8688
Davis Window & Door 678-379-1629
EntryPoint Doors & Windows 770-904-0094
North Georgia Replacement Windows, Inc. 770-888-1604
Wine
Grapes & Grains Wine & Spirits 770-884-2450 x2
Luxury Basements
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