Lake Arrowhead Living
This beautiful shot of 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
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 | Good Neighbor Committee vickig.lapoa@gmail.com
Assistant Secretary (appointed) Jan Komara jank.lapoa@gmail.com
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
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MOVIE
Park Park
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 | GREAT FESTIVAL PARK
EVENT STARTS 8:30 PM/MOVIE STARTS AT 9PM
Live Music 6-9pm
Food Trucks Giveaways Raffles
LAKE ARROWHEAD
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
27 June 27 June INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
FIREWORKS SHOW AT DARK
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MAY 16 - SEPT 29 POOLS
HIGHLANDS GRILL DINING NEWS
MONDAY open 10am to 8pm
Midday Menu Service 11am – 8pm (Cold Sandwiches and Salads Available, No Kitchen Service)
TUESDAY open 10am to 6pm
Midday Menu Service 11am – 6pm (Cold Sandwiches and Salads Available, No Kitchen Service)
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.
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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CLUB BUSINESS
MARINA PAVILION RULES
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.
RULES OF THE LAKE
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, hydrobikes, 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, SeaDoos, and eFoils) 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.
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 ARE 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.
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 & TRAILER REGISTRATION
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.
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 $450 value).
BOATHOUSE SERVICES / KAYAK RACKS 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.
As you gather with friends & family this summer, we’re asking you to spread the word about Fort Gibson. We have move-in ready homes available or homesites where they can choose the home plan that fits their lifestyle. Ask them to swing by the Information Center to learn more and tour the designer model home. We’ll take it from there and you’ll get rewarded!
$120 annual membership and application
Submit application to: office@lakearrowheadga.com, via drop box at security gates, or in person at the Administration Office Visit us online at https://kysc.checkfront.com/reserve/ for pontoon rental pricing and more information
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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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 cherokeega.com/ ShortTermRentalOrdinanceCherokeeCounty20210806. pdf, 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.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES
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.
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.
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.
Open 8:00am to 6:00pm Daily
Driving Range closes 5:00pm daily
Hours subject to change due to inclement weather/volume.
2026 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
We had 18 competitors in 2 flights: Championship and Ladies. Trophies were given for the Low Gross and Low Net scores in each flight. The Men’s Club Champion for the twelfth year in a row is Brian Schell. The Men’s Net Club Champion is Paul Bolding. The Ladies Champion for the second year in a row is Michelle Maynard. The Ladies Net Club Champion is Natalie Teuton. Congratulations to all the winners!
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Brian Schell – 1st Place Gross
Dennis Bush – 2nd Place Gross
Todd Roberts – 3rd Place Gross
Paul Bolding – 1st Place Net
Mike Wells – 2nd Place Net
Randy Johnson - 3rd Place Net
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Michelle Maynard – 1st Place Gross
Eleanor Gibbons – 2nd Place Gross
Natalie Teuton – 1st Place Net
Arra Bolding – 2nd Place Net
For complete results, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/wx3dhc
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Men’s Club Champion Brian Schell
Men’s Net Club Champion Paul Bolding
Women’s Club Champion Michelle Maynard
Women’s Net Club Champion Natalie Teuton
MINISTRY PARTNERS
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.
THE PREGNANCY CENTER
Located in Jasper offering a prolife alternative to unplanned pregnancy, compassionate and confidential care, clothing and supplies, and Christian discipleship to the expectant mother and her partner.
Tim Haley 6787947588 haleytim@bellsouth.net
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.
GOLF FOR A GREAT CAUSE
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 Includes Breakfast, Lunch Snacks, Gifts, Green
and Raffle with Great Prizes
Crawford, Lisa
Dornfeld, Roy Andrew
Williams, Kay
Hopper, Stephen Thomas
Hopper, Lisa Demore
Suarez, Joseph Marco
Suarez, Janet Elayne
Five Seas Investments, LLC
Cushing, Scott
Cushing, Laura
Langston, Christopher Alan
Langston, Shannon
Wiita, Teresa
Wiita, John
Carpenter, David Anthony
Carpenter, Renee
Grimes, Marla
Dyess, John Albert
Rafferty, Shawn David
Rafferty, Vicki Lynn
VOLLEYBALL
Lake Arrowhead's Women's Activity Club is open to all women in the neighborhood, whether full time or part time. The group offers a wonderful avenue for meeting neighbors and forming new friendships.
2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH GREAT FESTIVAL PARK | 2PM-5PM email lafarmersmarket@gmail.com for vendor informat ion
Email WAC President, Jennifer Stein, at jenstein60@gmail.com for more information Women’s Activity Club LAKE ARROWHEAD Interested in
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
Knights of Columbus, Council #12826
P.O. Box 0732
Holly Springs, GA. 30142
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
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
*Combination Intermediate/Advanced Play
Recreational
Brian Hatfield briandh1956@gmail.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA #130 February 19, 2026
– 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: 2 LETTERS:
1. History: Who is the only President to have led troops in the field in person in a military campaign as President and Commander-inChief?
2. Transportation: Which President championed the Federal-Aid Highway Act establishing the Highway Trust Fund and the Interstate Highway System that includes, for example. nearby I-75 and I-575, as important to national defense in addition to citizen convenience?
2ND WORD: 3 LETTERS:
3. Politics: Who was the first serving President to fail in an effort to win election to a second term?
4. Quotations: Which President authored and often used the phrase Speak Softly and carry a BIG STICK?
5. Landmarks: Which White House room is the largest and thus most often used for events with large attendance like diplomatic receptions?
3RD WORD: 8 LETTERS:
6. Cabinet: Which Cabinet post did Thomas Jefferson hold under President Washington, thereby becoming the first in that position?
7. History: Which President approved the annexingTexas, precipitating war with Mexico, that he oversaw to victory during his administration?
8. First Ladies: After the death of his first wife, President Woodrow Wilson held his remarriage ceremony in the White House. What was the first name of the second Mrs. Wilson?
11. U.S. States: While winning the Battle of Tippecanoe over the famous Chief Tecumseh, future President William Henry Harrison probably had no idea that his Grandson Benjamin would be propelled into the Presidency as a Senator from the State in which the Battle was fought. Which State was it?
12. Religion: Two Presidents were raised in the Quaker Religion. One was Herbert Hoover. Who was the other Quaker President?
13. Crime: Which U.S. President was assassinated by Charles Guiteau?
5TH WORD: 2 LETTERS:
14. Movies: The 2016 movie, Southside With You tells of the romance between which President and the woman who became his wife?
15. Presidency: Who is the only President to have attained the Office without having ever run on a national ticket and without ever receiving a single Electoral College vote?
6TH WORD: 10 LETTERS:
16. Diplomacy: Under which President did the United States first establish diplomatic relations and execute a treaty with Japan?
17. Georgia: Other than Georgia native President Jimmy Carter, who is the only President to have died in Georgia at a home that he owned?
18. Landmarks: Until 1901, when it became known as The White House by Executive Order, what name was officially used for the President's residence?
21. Elections: What town has been first in the country to report final official vote totals in every Presidential election since 1960?
22. Sociology: Historians have labeled James Monroe's Presidency with what 4-word term, reflecting an unusual period in American politics and culture, when the dominant Democratic-Republican Party was able to govern with little partisanship.
23. Elections: Warren Harding's 1920 Presidential, in which he got a huge 60.4% of popular vote, built electoral success on the much-publicized campaign slogan of Return to what ungrammatical condition?
24. Vice Presidents: Who was the first Vice President to succeed to the Presidency upon the death of the sitting President?
25. Geography: Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, which he abandoned early in his life, gaining fame and fortune in what City and State from which he went on to become President and where he is buried. Name the City and State.
TIEBREAKERS:
T1. Law: Which future President served as Defense Counsel for the British soldiers in their trial for murdering colonial civilians in the Boston Massacre?
T3. U.S. Presidents: How many people was Ronald Reagan credited with saving when he worked at his first job as a lifeguard at Lowell Park on the Rock River in Dixon, Illinois? This Trivia is All-Presidents in Honor of Presidents Day 6 WORDS: ________
9. History: Only two Presidents were born in Vermont. One was Calvin Coolidge? Who was the other?
10. Literature: Which future President wrote the book Why England Slept?
19. History: During President William McKinley's first term, on which foreign country did Congress declare war with Presidential support?
20. U.S. States: The first President to be born west of the Mississippi River was Herbert Clark Hoover. In which State was the future President Hoover born?
T2. Government: What federal government position did Chester Alan Arthur hold from which he was nominated for and became Vice President under James Garfield, where he went on to the Presidency after Garfield's assassination?
TRIVIA ANSWERS
6 WORDS: WE ARE SPEAKING OF PRESIDENTS
1ST WORD: 2 LETTERS: WE
1. History: WASHINGTON, George https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Whiskey_Rebellion
2. Transportation: EISENHOWER, Dwight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Dwight_D._Eisenhower
2ND WORD: 3 LETTERS: ARE
3. Politics: ADAMS, John https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams
4. Quotations: ROOSEVELT, Theodore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Big_stick_ideology
5. Landmarks: EAST ROOM https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Room
3RD WORD: 8 LETTERS: SPEAKING
6. Cabinet: SECRETARY OF STATE https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jefferson
7. History: POLK, James K. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk
8. First Ladies: EDITH https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Wilson
9. History: ARTHUR, Chester Alan https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_A._Arthur
10. Literature: KENNEDY, John F https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_England_Slept
11. U.S. States: INDIANA https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Harrison
12. Religion: NIXON, Richard M. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_affiliations_ of_presidents_of_the_United_States
13. Crime: GARFIELD, James https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_J._Guiteau
5TH WORD: 2 LETTERS: OF
14. Movies: OBAMA, Barrack H. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southside_with_You
15. Presidency: FORD, Gerald R. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ford
6TH WORD: 10 LETTERS: PRESIDENTS
16. Diplomacy: PIERCE, Franklin https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Pierce
17. Georgia: ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_White_House
18. Landmarks: EXECUTIVE MANSION https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House
19. History: SPAIN https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Spanish%E2%80%93American_War
20. U.S. States: IOWA https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover
21. Elections: DIXVILLE NOTCH, NH https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixville_Notch,_New_ Hampshire
22. Sociology: ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Era_of_Good_ Feelings
23. Elections: NORMALCY https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_normalcy
24. Vice Presidents: TYLER, John https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tyler
25. Geography: SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
TIEBREAKERS:
T1. Law: ADAMS, John https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Boston_Massacre
T2. Government: COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_A._ Arthur
T3. U.S. Presidents: 77 https:// commonplacefacts.com/2019/01/04/reaganlifeguard-never-stopped/
Have you dropped a land line?
Have you changed a cell phone number?
Have a new email?
Changed number of adults in the household?
Moved to LA in the last 2 years?
Moved to a different home in LA?
Changed your name?
READING FOR THE AGES
by Jeanne Schwartz
The Book of Two Ways | Jodi Picoult | Ballantine Books
In Egyptology, the discovery of ancient tombs has revealed that ancient Egyptians believed there were two ways to reach Ra – or heaven. A traveler can go by land or by sea.
Dawn McDowell was an Egyptologist in graduate school, working in central Egypt on excavations under the blazing sun when she met Wyatt Armstrong, a rival for the academic premises she is espousing as the result of her work. He is focused on the same thing with a slightly different angle. Prickly with each other at first, they end up falling in love. But Dawn receives a frantic phone call that her mother is dying, and runs for the airport.
Her life is then de-railed, as she stays at home with her mother while she dies, and then for her brother, to shepherd him into med school. She gives up her dream and her faraway lover. She meets a different man at the communal kitchen in the hospice where her mother was dying. Brian is kind, and as steady as one can be for a professor of quantum physics. He has a theory there is a multi-verse: a way for everyone to exist in multiple “timelines.”
(This all goes back to the famous Schroedinger’s cat exercise, where there is a box that contains a cat that could be alive or dead, and its fate is unknown unless you open the box – it’s intellectually difficult, but makes sense when you comprehend it).
Shortly after they meet and become intimate, Dawn realizes she is pregnant, and she and Brian marry, cementing her decision that she will never go back to her dream, or her lover. Meret is born and her brother gets into med school, and Dawn finds new life as a death doula. (I refuse to even put that in quotation marks because I believe it is a lovely legitimate occupation – one I myself have considered). Not entirely unlike her exploration of the dead of ancient Egypt, a death doula helps a terminal patient make the journey, offering everything but medical care: ice cream in the middle of the night, care for a spouse, errands, outings, funeral arrangements.
A particular piece of wisdom I took from the death doula playbook: “ There are concentric circles of grief:
the patient is at the center, the next layer is the caregiver, then their kids, then close friends, and so on. Figure out what circle you’re in. If you are looking into the concentric circle, you give comfort. If you’re looking out, you receive it.”
The book alternates chapters between Land/Egypt and Water/Boston as the story traces Dawn (now Edelstein) and her different timelines.
In Boston, she receives a new client, Win, who has been given six weeks or less to live. She and Win bond, each realizing that they would have been – and are –sympatico friends. Win is an artist and shares her own lost love with Dawn who promises to deliver a letter to him.
In Egypt she re-lives her early experience and dreams? a return to Wyatt and the discoveries they have made together in the tombs. Fact is, she does go back to Egypt and encounters a completely different world – from the iPads used to trace drawings, to the reception she receives from Wyatt. It is 15 years later, after all, and she has had no contact with him.
She has effectively run away from her life in Boston, but cannot reconcile the fact that she has left her daughter and husband behind.
The detail in this review will in no way impact your enjoyment and immersion in this novel. It is Jodi Picoult’s finest. And as you learn about Egyptology, and death doulas, and quantum physics, it just gets to be a richer experience. What really happens? Is the cat alive or dead in Schroedinger’s box? Can there ever be a reconciliation between two timelines? With whom will Dawn end up?
Did I mention a plane crash? Enjoy.
