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Lake Arrowhead Living

FEBRUARY 2026

This beautiful shot of Lake Arrowhead was captured by Tony Williams

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

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

MARLIE GARRETT & LEVI KING Restaurant Managers grillmanager@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 Robert McGurk | Golf Committee | Administration robert.lapoa@gmail.com

Executive Vice President Jeanne Schwartz | Communications Committee jeanne.lapoa@gmail.com

Treasurer Craig Lownes | Events & Fundraising Committee craigl.lapoa@gmail.com"

Assistant Treasurer (appointed) Eileen Oberg

Secretary Vicki Gross | Restaurant Committee vickig.lapoa@gmail.com

Assistant Secretary (appointed) TBD

At Large Kim Jordan | Lakes Committee kimj.lapoa@gmail.com

At Large Phil Rainwater | Infrastructure & Amenities Committee philr.lapoa@gmail.com

At Large Russ Springer | Safety & Security Committee russs.lapoa@gmail.com

Website Technology/Administration & Maintenance: Jeff Schwartz (advisory to the Board) jeff.lapoa@gmail.com

Special Assistant to the Board: Maury Nunes (advisory to the Board) maury.lapoa@gmail.com

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Lake Arrowhead Living is a joint publication of Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club and the Board of Directors of the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association.

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LIVE MUSIC

Tails&Tomahawks

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Enjoy succulent lobster tail and tender tomahawk steak with your special someone this Valentine’s. $110/couple.

Saturday, February 14

Seatings Beginning at 5PM

Reserve Your Table 770-721-7900 x 3

LIVE MUSIC

Kurt Lee Wheeler

Talent Showcase

THURSDAY MARCH 19

RSVP 770.721.7900 X 3

6PM to 8PM

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Saturday, March 28 6:00pm to 9:00pm

DJ Brian in the House!

HIGHLANDS GRILL DINING NEWS

MONDAY open 10am to 8pm

Midday Menu Service 11am – 8pm (Cold Sandwiches and Salads Available, No Kitchen Service)

TUESDAY

Closed the first Tuesday in November through the first Tuesday in March

WEDNESDAY open 9am to 9pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 5pm Bar Menu Service 5pm – 8pm

THURSDAY open 9am to 9pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 8pm

FRIDAY open 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm

SATURDAY open 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm

SUNDAY open 10am to 6pm

Alcohol Sales 11am – 6pm

A La Carte Brunch 10:30am – 2pm Bar Menu Service 2pm – 4pm

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To Go Orders: 770-721-7900 ext. 3

Special Event Bookings: events@lakearrowheadga.com

Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, volume. or scheduled events.

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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NBA WEDNESDAYS BRAVES FRIDAYS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAYS

NFL SUNDAYS

RESERVATIONS 770-721-7900 X 3 NO SUBSTITUTIONS

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.

ATTENTION

• 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.

PROPERTY OWNERS AND MEMBERS

On November 11, 2025, we upgraded our credit card processing system. This change was necessary to offer you an additional, more convenient payment method: ACH withdrawals directly from your bank account. As part of the transition, all previously stored credit card information has been deleted from the old processor’s secure servers.

CRITICAL ACTION REQUIRED: If you use a credit card for recurring monthly payments, you must visit or call the Administration Office at 770-721-7912 so we can re-enter your credit card information or assist you in selecting a different payment method.

We would also like to inform you of an important upcoming change: beginning January 1, 2026, a 2.95% convenience fee will be applied to all charges on accounts paid with a credit card. This fee will not appear until your account is charged on January 30, 2026.

Please note that payments made by check or through the new ACH option will not incur this fee. Additionally, the convenience fee will not apply to purchases made in the Pro Shop or Grill when you pay as you go by credit card. The fee will only apply to maintenance fees and items charged to your account that are paid by credit card at the end of the month. Please be aware that any maintenance fees paid by credit card, regardless of when the payment is made, will incur the convenience fee.

After extensive review, the LAPOA Board and LAYCC management determined that this change is necessary. The Club currently absorbs all credit card processing fees, which are projected to exceed $200,000 this year alone. Redirecting these costs will allow us to allocate more funds back into the community—most significantly toward infrastructure improvements.

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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.

DRY STORAGE

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.

A FREE dry storage decal will be 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 Administration 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.

BOAT AND TRAILER REGISTRATION

In FEBRUARY , 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.

CLUB BUSINESS

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.

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

To apply for the upcoming season, please contact the Administrative Office at 770.721.7912 or office@lakearrowheadga.com

CLUB BUSINESS

Spring is just around the corner and soon our attention will turn to enjoying our beautiful lake. The Lake Arrowhead Lake Committee, a group of resident volunteers working under the direction of Mike Ludden (committee chairman) and Kim Jordan (LAPOA Board Member), have assembled some important lake topics:

LAKE RULES / NO WAKE

ZONES: Rules regarding the safe operation of watercraft on Lake Arrowhead can be found in a number of different places - this magazine, Club Rules and Regulations, the LAPOA website, and finally in "Lake Information" brochures which are widely available. Our lake is small and boat traffic is growing so it is critical that all boat operators familiarize themselves with these rules. As excessive speed in NO WAKE areas remains the #1 reported concern, a modification to our "no wake" guidance has been implemented for 2026: All watercraft operating in the northern part of Lake Arrowhead, in any cove, as well as in other areas designated with NO WAKE buoys, must operate at a speed of less than 5 MPH and which generates no wake for the protection of people and property. Additionally, in accordance with Georgia Law, boats must operate at idle (slowest forward) speed within 100 feet of any shoreline, dock, other vessel, or persons in the water. Boat operators are reminded that they are responsible for any damage caused by their wakes.

BOAT

REGISTRATION: The 2026 registration program will commence in February. As a reminder, ALL boats and ALL watercraft (kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, paddleboards, waterbikes, etc), as well as trailers, are required to have a current registration sticker which must be posted on the vessel or on the paddle of an inflatable craft. Operators of motorized boats are required to provide proof of liability insurance with limits not less than $300,000 in support of their registration requests. Registration forms can be accessed on-line at lakearrowheadclub. net, or in-person at either security gate, or from the Administration office. Compliance with boat/ watercraft/trailer registration policy has been lacking in recent years. Residents are reminded that these fees, while nominal, are mandatory and help care for our most valuable community amenity. And the insurance verification required for ALL motorized boats is in place for everyone's protection.

SHORELINE EROSION:

Boats travelling at excessive speed too close to the eastern shore of Lake Arrowhead are contributing to shoreline erosion. Operators are reminded to maintain a safe minimum distance from shoreline (at least 100' per Georgia Law) while underway. Towing especially results in boat wakes that are larger and more destructive. Boat drivers are reminded to operate their boats as close to the center of the lake as possible to minimize shoreline damage in accordance with Lake Arrowhead policy.

BOATHOUSE SERVICES / KAYAK RACKS:

LAYC BOAT CLUB: The LAYC Pontoon Club offers an exclusive opportunity for Lake Arrowhead residents to enjoy the lake without the hassle of boat ownership. Homeowners may join the club with an annual membership commitment of $120 for the year. Membership does not renew automatically. Enrollment is open to all property owners in good standing, providing a cost-effective way to access our fleet of well-maintained pontoon boats. The boathouse operates 4 new / nearly-new pontoon boats for exclusive use by boat club members. Do you like to fish but are frustrated with the limited areas to fish from the shore? Join the boat club and chase the big ones out in the deep water. Do you enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water of Lake Arrowhead but don't care for the crowds at the swim area? Join the boat club and cruise with your family and friends to picnic and swim in a secluded cove. Contact the Administration office for information and to sign up. New to boating? All new memberships include free lessons (a $400 value).

Capt Rob's staff is available to assist with boat rentals as well as powerboat, sailboat, and kayak instruction. In addition, 24 new kayak racks have been installed for resident rental at the marina. Contact the boathouse at boatsforrent@gmail.com for information. The boathouse is open from mid April to mid November (by rental appointment and weather permitting). And for 2026, the boathouse is modifying their hours of operation to accept rentals from 10 AM to 7 PM seven days a week - opening earlier on Sunday in response to resident requests.

Open 8:00am to 6:00pm Daily

Driving Range closes 5:00pm daily

Hours subject to change due to inclement weather/volume.

MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION

by Jeff Ciupak – MGA Communications

What a year 2025 was for the LA MGA and for our fine golf course! The year began with weather impacting our play with cold conditions in January/February and then wet conditions in May. However, mother nature then shined upon us for much of the rest of year that brought great FUN, golf friendships, competition, and growing a MGA membership.

Our new marquee tournament The GO Touchdown –2-day Match Play extravaganza. This tournament included primary sponsorship ($ contribution plus tee gifts) by Go Touchdown Travel & Tours, MGA member Deon Barnard’s company – (book your South African safari at gotouchdown.com) along with additional contributions of prizes from Brian Schell via Ractrac.

Here are some of the highlights of the 2025 golf season:

• 2025 concluded with MGA Membership at 110 members, a high-water mark.

• We held 4 Quarterly MGA member meetings where dinner/beverages were provided by the MGA funds.

• We had 78 different members participate in at least one of our dogfights (Wed.’s and Sat.’s) and 86 members have played in at least 1 of our 14 tournaments. Very strong participation.

• Our MGA Hole in One fund, funded through a small portion of each member’s annual $60 dues, is shared with any MGA member who has a hole in one in our dogfights or tournaments.

• We had 3 Members that had Hole in One’s this year, George Jackson on hole #17, Pat Farrelly on hole #7 and Rex Wallace on hole #17 – they split the $1100 Hole in One pot.

• Club Champion – Brian Schell

• Senior Club Champion – Bill Maynard

• MGA Match Play – 26 players participated in this multi- month event

• Flight 1 – 1st Dave Davis, 2nd Jeff Ciupak, 3rd Deon Barnard, 4th Paul Bolding

• Flight 2 - 1st George Gibbons, 2nd Tim Gallagher, 3rd George Jackson, 4th Tom Stallings.

This 2-day event had three 9-hole matches and 9 holes of individual hdcp play where your individual 9-hole score was reduced your wins or ties in the match play holes. A GREAT new annual event with our largest $ payouts! We paid 9 places in 1st Flight and 7 places in the 2nd Flight.

The top 5 in each flight are:

Flight 1 – 1st Bill Maynard, 2nd TC Chapman, 3rd Duane Waldo, 4th Jeff Ciupak, 5th Brian Schell

Flight 2 – 1st Rick Salese, 2nd Dean LeBlanc, 3rd Mike Wells, 4th Ron Travis, 5th George Gibbons

Impressive feat by our oldest MGA member, Rick Salese, in winning Flight 2 at this 2-day event at the “young” age of 83! We would all wish we could be playing golf at that age!

Finally, our year of play was completed with our Tournament of Champions shootout. The top 10 points earners, from participation and their finishing place in MGA tournaments throughout the year, play in a 9-hole shootout to determine your place for final $ payouts.

Congratulations to: 1st Brad Jones, 2nd Dave Davis, 3rd Duane Waldo, 4th Paul Bolding, 5th Steve Hopson, 6th Herb Ernst, 7th Mike Johnson, 8th Randy Johnson, 9th Jonathan Finley and 10th Chuck Frederick.

We wish you all a Happy and Healthy 2026. Please come out and join us in the Men’s Golf Association and you will have a great time playing golf in our twice weekly dogfights, 13 tournaments, meet new people, have fun and friendly competition, and can attend our quarterly meetings with dinner and beverages.

If you have interest in joining the MGA you can ask staff in the Proshop for membership info or you can contact Jeff Ciupak directly at Jeff.ciupak@gmail.com or text 404-461-3377.

Who we are

The Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association (LAPOA) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of the property owners at Lake Arrowhead. LAPOA’s official website is LAPOAGA.com THE BLAST is the official LAPOA bi-monthly newsletter. Want to get involved with the Community? We invite you to consider joining one of our Committees:

Golf for the fun of it

Join us for our own version of March Madness.

Player Package Includes Breakfast, lunch, chip contest, closest to pin, straightest drive contest, hole-in-one contest, play-itforward on #5 and #14, green fee, cart fee, practice balls. one mulligan, one ra ﬄ e ticket.

Player Fee Includes 120 per person if paid by March 14, 2026 $130 per person if paid on or after March 15, 2026

Tournament Format

Last Years Winners

Your name here Ladies If we have three women’s teams we will have a Ladies Flight!

Four person Scramble, ß ighted after play. No handicap required. All inclusive format, price includes all contests. Second try at hole-in-one for $10 and additional ra ﬄ e tickets are the only optional extras.

Prizes for ß ight winners, straight drive, chip contest and closest to pin for men and women. $500 Hole-in-one contest.

Schedule 7:30 am Check-in 9:00 am Shotgun Start

The Tournament is open to all golfers, you do not need to be a resident of Lake Arrowhead to participate.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA #127

November 6, 2025 – Morris A. Nunes, TriviaMaster

N.B. Lake Arrowhead Trivia utilizes a mnemonic with the 1st letter of each of the 25 answers (or phrase 1st substantive word (e.g. title) or last name if a person) in order, spell a message. Figuring out the mnemonic yields no extra credit, but can be a valuable hint for questions that might stump you.

1ST WORD: 4 LETTERS: FOUR

1. Boxing: After Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title in 1971, who became Heavyweight Boxing Champion by defeating Joe Frazier?

2. Culinary Arts: What main dish is named for the Swedish King for whom it was first concocted in 1897, with beef and seafood paired ingredients in a sauce made with emulsified butter?

3. NASCAR: What NASCAR family of champions includes Jerry, Al, Bobby and Al Jr.?

4. Movies: In what 2015 Best Picture nominee did Leonardo DiCaprio win Best Actor as a fur trapper on the frontier in the early 1800's?

2ND WORD: 5 LETTERS:

5. Football: Name the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner, a University of Florida quarterback who played 10 years in the NFL, was later Head Coach for College & NFL Teams, and earned the nickname, Head Ball Coach.

6. Mathematics: (r2)(Pi)(h) where r=radius and h=height, is the formula for volume for what geometric figure?

7. Awards: When a U.S. Army soldier or Air Force airman wins a ribbon decoration more than once, what is awarded as an attachment to the first awarded ribbon, rather than being awarded another ribbon?

8. Automobiles: The first compact sport utility vehicle was introduced by Toyota in 1994 and surpassed the Ford F-150 pick-up as the top selling vehicle in the USA in 2026. What is the Toyota model name?

9. Anatomy: Cells lining a bodily cavity like the mouth are called what kind of cells?

3RD WORD: 3 LETTERS:

10. Bible Studies: In the Old Testament, who was brother to Moses?

11. Ballet: One of the great ballerinos of the 20th century, was a star with the Soviet Kirov Ballet before he defected in 1961, and after defecting was a celebrated star with both the Paris Ballet and the Royal Ballet in Great Britain. What was his name?

12. Games: Nintendo spun off the character Mario and the Mario video games from what original video game in which Mario was introduced?

4TH WORD: 5 LETTERS:

13. Colleges: The Royal Military Academy, is Britain's analog to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and like West Point is also known by its location as its nickname. What is the Academy's locational nickname?

14. Communications: In the NATO Phonetic alphabet what word is used for the letter E in radio communications?

15. U.S. States: Which State was the first to have a star added to the flag of the United States after the original 13 that ratified the Constitution?

16. Leaders: The monarchs of Kuwait and Qatar are the only remaining ones to still use an ancient Islamic title for leader that in the modern world is often translated into English as Prince. What is the title of those two monarchs?

17. Nautical Science: What is the exact nautical term for the opposite of aye; i.e. the opposite of aye as in aye, aye, sir?

5TH WORD: 5 LETTERS:

18. Geography: Name the peninsula shared among Mexico, Belize and Guatemala that contains the closest Mexican land to the island of Cuba and is also home to the popular resort town of Cozumel?

19. Medicine: In 1846, at Massachusetts General Hospital, use of an inhaled anesthetic was successfully demonstrated in actual surgery sparking the first widespread adoption of an effective anesthetic. What was the anesthetic then used?

20. Religion: What is the title for the superior officer of a monastery?

21. Weaponry: The introduction of the process of cutting grooves in a spiral design inside a gun barrel changed history by giving such guns greater range and accuracy. What is the process called?

22. Golf: Which American Golfer won the Gold Medal in Golf for the USA at the 2024 Olympics after being the first to win two successive Players Championships in 2023 and 2024?

6TH WORD: 3 LETTERS:

23. Georgia: Which Georgia City is officially nicknamed the Garden City?

24. Celebrities: By what name is the woman born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta better known?

25. Music: What Bob Seger song was used in the movie Risky Business for Tom Cruise to lip-synch and dance around in his underwear?

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. History: The first woman to be executed by the U.S. Government pursuant to court sentence was convicted of being a conspirator in the assassination of President Lincoln. What was her name?

T2. Baseball: Which Major League baseball team got the first fully-enclosed, air conditioned and roofed baseball stadium?

T3. Literature: In what year was The Guinness Book of World Records (then originally entitled The Guinness Book of Records) first published?

The Leprechauns have invaded Flat Rock Trail and left behind 19 of their little friends.

Spot (please do not move/remove) all 19 Leprechauns between March 6th-17th and once your mission is complete, stop by the Clubhouse for a little green treat!

Live Music 6-9pm Food Trucks Giveaways Raffles

MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 25 | Great Festival Park

20 26 Concert Series

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Saturday, June 27 | Clubhouse

Saturday, July 25 | Marina

Saturday, August 22

Great Festival Park

Saturday, September 19 | Marina

Saturday, October 17 Great Festival Park

TRIVIA ANSWERS

MNEMONIC HAS 6 WORDS: FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO

1ST WORD: 4 LETTERS: FOUR

1. Boxing: FOREMAN, George https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ George_Foreman

2. Culinary Arts: OSCAR, Veal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Veal_Oscar

3. NASCAR: UNSER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Unser

4. Movies: REVENANT, The

2ND WORD: 5 LETTERS: SCORE

5. Football: SPURRIER, Steve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Steve_Spurrier

6. Mathematics: CYLINDER https://www.wikihow.com/ Calculate-the-Volume-of-a-Cylinder

7. Awards: OAK LEAF CLUSTER https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Oak_leaf_cluster

8. Automobiles: RAV4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Toyota_RAV4

9. Anatomy: EPITHELIAL https://www.dictionary.com/ browse/epithelial

3RD WORD: 3 LETTERS: AND

10. Bible Studies: AARON https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Aaron

11. Ballet: NUREYEV, Rudolf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Rudolf_Nureyev

12. Games: DONKEY KONG https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Mario_(franchise)

4TH WORD: 5 LETTERS: SEVEN

13. Colleges: SANDHURST https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Royal_Military_College,_Sandhurst

14. Communications: ECHO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ NATO_phonetic_alphabet

15. U.S. States: VERMONT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Vermont

16. Leaders: EMIR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emir

17. Nautical Science: NAY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(M%E2%80%93Z)

5TH WORD: 5 LETTERS: YEARS

18. Geography: YUCATAN PENINSULA https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Yucat%C3%A1n_Peninsula

19. Medicine: ETHER (Diethyl) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Anesthesia

20. Religion: ABBOT https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ abbot

21. Weaponry: RIFLING https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifling

22. Golf: SCHEFFLER, Scottie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Scottie_Scheffler

6TH WORD: 3 LETTERS: AGO

23. Georgia: AUGUSTA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Augusta,_Georgia

24. Celebrities: GAGA, LADY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Lady_Gaga

25. Music: OLD TIME ROCK 'N' ROLL https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Old_Time_Rock_and_Roll

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. History: SURRATT, Mary https://www.historyextra.com/ period/victorian/mary-surratt-real-history-death/

T2. Baseball: HOUSTON ASTROS (1965) https://sabr.org/ bioproj/park/astrodome-houston-tx/

T3. Literature: 1955 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Guinness_World_Records

READING FOR THE AGES by

Jeanne Schwartz

The Friend | Sigrid Nunez | Riverhead Books, NY

I would be remiss if I didn’t start this piece by citing numerous reviewers who marvel that “Sigrid Nunez Becomes an Overnight Literary Sensation, 23 Years and Eight Books Later.”

She is the kind of author that writes because she is called to do so, rather than for commercial success. But success called her name with The Friend, winner of the National Book Award for fiction in 2018.

And, also, forgive this review for being overtly philosophical. It’s that kind of book.

The unnamed narrator in the book is a writer, and a cat person. Oh, just so: a cat lady. She has been a onetime lover and constant friend with her womanizing professor and mentor, also unnamed. When he commits suicide, his third wife suggests to our narrator that she needs to take in his majestic, if aging, Great Dane, who does have a name – Apollo. After all, Wife 3 never approved of the rescue dog, and has no intention to care for him.

And so, in the midst of her overwhelming grief for the man whose life has anchored hers, the woman agrees to take in the animal, despite the very clear terms of her rent-stabilized lease – in her 500 square foot apartment.

Apollo, too, is grieving, in his doggy way—after his master’s death, he waited by the door round the clock (“you can’t explain death to a dog,” says Wife Three); now, in the woman’s care, he throws himself listlessly on the bed, all 180 pounds of him.

The two become unlikely companions in mourning, eventually forming the kind of bond Rilke once described as love: “two solitudes that protect and border and greet each other."

Apollo is far more than a narrative device, though —he is a fully realized presence in the novel, written with respect, depth, and authenticity. Apollo is not

portrayed as a human in a dog’s body, nor is he reduced to a simple symbol of loyalty or healing. Instead, he exists as a creature with his own rhythms, instincts, grief, and needs. The narrator observes: “They don’t commit suicide. They don’t weep. But they can and do fall to pieces They can and do have their hearts broken. They can and do lose their minds.”

What makes Apollo’s role so moving is the way he mirrors and responds to human emotion without language. Any dog owner who has experienced the quiet, intuitive companionship of a dog during difficult times will recognize the silent comfort he offers the narrator. He doesn’t “fix” grief or fill the void left by loss. But he remains beside her, attentive and present, teaching lessons in acceptance, patience, and the healing power of routine care.

The novel captures the strange and beautiful dynamic between humans and dogs: a relationship built not on words but on trust, presence, and quiet understanding. The narrator’s reluctant caretaking evolves into profound connection, reminding us that sometimes love and loyalty grow from shared experience and showing up for one another, day after day. Our narrator, in fact, becomes the “the emotional support human” for a dog.

And her grief is symbiotic: she muses: “ Why do people often find animal suffering harder to accept than the suffering of other human beings? Why, of all the terrible memories of his ordeal as a POW in Japan during World War Two, was Olympic athlete and US Army airman Louis Zamberini most haunted by the memory of a guard torturing a duck?”

I have noticed this in myself: a news story about cruelty to animals often evokes a stronger reaction in me than a story about the death of a person. Maybe its because of the absence of communication – no way for an animal to ask for help.

The Friend is about human friendship, naturally, but also about cross-species friendship that can be deeper even than a human connection.

The human-dog bond is an incredibly important aspect of our lives. Dogs provide emotional support, companionship, and assistance in a variety of ways, and the relationship between humans and dogs has been cultivated for thousands of years. Recent books, such as "The Art of Racing in the Rain," "Inside of a Dog," and "A Dog's Purpose," help to highlight the importance of this bond and offer insights into the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions. They come recommended!

COMMUNITY INTEREST

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 proper gear, 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

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Knights of Columbus Patrio�c Flag Program at Lake Arrowhead

The Knights of Columbus (Etowah Council #12826 in Canton, GA) will place an American Flag (3’ X 5’, nylon, sewn strips and embroidered stars) on a 10’ pole in front of your home for the 7 Flag Days shown below:

Presidents Day Memorial Day Flag Day

Independence Day Labor Day 9-11 Veterans Day

Proceeds beneﬁt these local chari�es: Coats for Kids, The Angel House, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, MUST Ministries, Boy Scout Troop 3752, Woodstock High School Band, American Legion Post 45, Homeless Veterans, Georgia Special Olympics, Global Wheelchair Ini�a�ve and Habitat for Humanity.

The flags are delivered 1-2 days prior to the holiday and removed 1-2 days following the holiday. The flags will remain in place between Labor Day and 9-11. We will replace damaged or stolen flags. A 1” diameter 1’ long PVC socket will be installed in your front yard, to firmly hold your flag pole. The cost for 7 annual Flag Days is $60.00 per year. Your annual renewal date will be the holiday of your ini�al subscrip�on. Please join us and your neighbors with a yearly subscrip�on to our Patrio�c and Charitable Flag Program.

You may go to our web site www.kofc12826.org to place your order using our PayPal link or use the QR Code below. Our email address is knightsofcolumbus12826@gmail.com. You may also use the mail-in form below.

If you have further ques�ons, you may contact Lake Arrowhead resident Larry Moyer (404) 386-6952

Make checks payable to: “Knights of Columbus, Etowah Council #12826”

Name: Start Date:

Sub Division: Lake Arrowhead

Billing Address:

Flag Loca�on Address (if diﬀerent):

Phone (required): Email (required):

Number of Flags: Sprinkler System:

Please mail to: @ $60.00 each