June-July 2021

Lake Arrowhead Living J U N E T O J U LY 2021

2021 GOLF TOURNAMENT benefiting the North Georgia

Angel House

read all about it on page 4

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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 GREG CANTRELL Director of Property Management 770.721.7920 | gcantrell@lakearrowheadga.com

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MARLYN PATOUILLET Member Services 770.721.7913 | membership@lakearrowheadga.com

04 FEATURED ARTICLE

KAREN DOUGLAS Member Services 770.721.7912 | kdouglas@lakearrowheadga.com

06 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MELISSA DEEMS Account Analyst/Billing 770.721.7907 | mdeems@lakearrowheadga.com

11 GOLF NEWS

NICOLE FITZGERALD Lifestyle Director activities@lakearrowheadga.com

15 COMMUNITY INTEREST

THE HIGHLANDS COURSE GOLF PRO SHOP 770.721.7902 | golf@lakearrowheadga.com THE 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 ELIZABETH RAYMOND Restaurant Manager 770.721.7900 x 3 | eraymond@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 BUDDY MOSS Director of Security 770.721.7911 REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 770.720.2700 BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.479.6500 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com

LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President..... John Stein Executive Vice President..... Rod Sudbeck Treasurer...... Gail McGurk Asst Treasurer..... Eileen Oberg Communications Committee: Bob VanSickle Infrastructure & Amenities Committee: Rod Sudbeck Safety and Security Committee: Bob VanSickle Golf Committee: Flip Varney Environmental Committee: Jeff Schwartz Fundraising Committee: Eileen Oberg Restaurant Committee: Gail McGurk Administration: John Stein and Eileen Oberg

CONTACT US TODAY! 770-623-6220 sales@kda-communications.com

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featured article 9TH ANNUAL ANGEL HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT Written by: Jan Garbiel & Sarah Bentley Photos by: Eleanor Frongillo & Kathy Duerr On May 15, as the sun begins to shine over the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, the organizing committee and volunteers make final preparations for the 9th annual Angel House Golf Tournament. With less than an hour before golfers’ check-in, hole sponsor signs are placed at tee boxes, 130 Bojangles biscuits are readied for breakfast, checkin tables are staffed, silent auction and raffle items from community businesses are on display, and carts sit ready to be claimed and loaded with 120 golfers.

It’s almost a “carnival air” as players arrive. Friends greeting friends after a year of “social distancing” and masks, faces and smiles showing the excitement of a beautiful day and hopefully a few birdies and pars. All of this for a great cause.

The North Georgia Angel House sits just minutes away for Lake Arrowhead, nestled between Waleska and Canton.

It serves as a foster home to girls between the ages of 12-21. Susan Worsley, Executive Director, states that their philosophy is simple. “We believe that every girl deserves a “mulligan” and Angel House is there to provide that through with support of the community. Once that is provided, the girls are given structure, encouragement, accountability and a sense of purpose to find a direction in life that will lead to a successful emancipation. As our tag line goes, Giving Girls Roots, Giving Girls Wings. Roots grown through the relationships built in the community, yet Wings are earned as our girls move away to the next chapter of life and invest in another, just as you have in them. We could not do the important work we do without you!”

With last year’s donation of $10,000, from sponsors and businesses, Angel House remodeled three of the girl’s bedrooms. They scraped all popcorn ceilings, replaced floors, ship-lapped walls, replaced light fixtures, moved electrical outlets, replaced doors, built in beds, replaced all bedding and added a smart TV to all 8 bedrooms. Each room cost $4000 to remodel. The gift certificates collected were used to purchase supplies, food, movies, crafts, take-out meals and activities.

This year The Lake Arrowhead LGA and MGA will present a $21,000 check to Angel House. Susan and her crew will use these funds to renovate a home recently purchased next door that will provide housing for six additional girls who were picked up during human trafficking sweeps. That project will cost $70,000. We are proud that the LGA and MGA can provide a portion of those funds.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this event!!!! We couldn’t do it without all of you.

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featured article Congratulations to the Tournament Winners!!!!!

9th Annual Angel House Charity Golf Tournament Winners First Flight: First Place: Score 57 Pat Farrelly, Jeff Ciupak Mel Standley, Lee Huebner Second Place: Score 58 Shane Benefield, Phil Hunnicut, Steve Greer, Chuck Smith Second Flight First Place: Score 68 Scott Hall, Paula Hall, Patti Adams, Larry Adams Second Place: Score 68 Rick Warnke, Bobby Pyles, John Harcharic, Rick Bondie Third Flight: First Place: Score 71 Deb Switalski, Kim Brophy, Suzie Champitto, Ray Champitto Second Place: Score 71 Jeff Garrett, Tim Callahan, Dave Hullings, Dan McGowan SPECIAL PRIZES Ladies Longest Drive - Paula Hall Ladies Closest to the Hole - Eleanor Gibbons Men’s Longest Drive - Brian Schell Senior Men’s Longest Drive -Steve Greer Men’s Closest to the Hole - Andrew Duncan 50/50 - Andy Anderson, Sr. Putting Contest - Phil Hunnicut

more photos and tournament sponsors on page 28 >>>

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activities & events

POOL INFO RED CLOUD POOL Mon & Tue - Closed Wed & Thu 10am to 7pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays 10am to 8pm GREAT FESTIVAL PARK POOL Mon & Tue 10am to 7pm Wed & Thu - Closed Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays 10am to 8pm pools & hours may change due to weather/volume Property owners ARE NOT required to make a reservation to enter the swimming pools.

Lake Arrowhead Photo ID’s are required.

Please visit lakearrowheadclub.net to read the pool rules found in the Rules and Regulations section.

Water Aerobics Starting June 7th // more Information coming soon in the weekly email be sure you're on the list at https://lakearrowheadclub.net/email-sign-up

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activities & events

June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Lake Arrowhead’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place July 2nd @ the Clubhouse.

details available soon in the weekly email - be sure you're on the list at https://lakearrowheadclub.net/email-sign-up

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend and join us at the Highlands Grill for a night of whiskey tasting and exotic meats. Start the night off with four high-end whiskeys while you enjoy a beautiful charcuterie board, prepared

by Chef Jason. Afterward, we move to the dining room, for a delicious four-course meal featuring wild and exotic game.

The main course will feature locally grown Carrell Farms Water Buffalo, from Monroe, GA. The farmers, Dave and Shalley Carrell, will be on hand to talk about their farm and sustainable raising techniques. They even ship directly to the customer!

DINNER MENU

$75 – Whiskey Flight & Dinner Amuse-Bouche – Charcuterie Board during whiskey tasting $50 – Dinner only Appetizer – Wild Boar Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Salad – Quail Egg, Pear, and Walnut over fresh Arugula with housemade vinaigrette Main Course Option 1 – Carrell Farms Water Buffalo Osso Bucco with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted tri-color carrots Option 2 – Cornbread Dressing Stuffed Quail with pan gravy, summer succotash and sauteed greens Housemade Dessert Cigars will also be available for purchase.

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happenings at the grill Reservations are required for dinner per COVID-19 guidelines.

Call 770.721.7900 x 3 for reservations or To place To Go Orders.

Hours of Operation MON 10:00am to 4:00pm (no dining service) TUE 10:00am to 4:00pm (no dining service) WED 10:00am to 4:00pm (menu service 11:00am to 4:00pm) THU 10:00am to 9:00pm (menu service 11:00am to 8:00pm) FRI 10:00am to 10:00pm (menu service 11:00am to 9:00pm) SAT 10:00am to 10:00pm (menu service 11:00am to 9:00pm)

In addition to our regular menu, The Highands Grill offers a variety of

WEEKLY DINNER SPECIALS

for dine-in or carry-out

Get email notifications each week on Tuesday and Friday then call 770.721.7900 x 3 to make a reservation or place your order to-go.

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SUN 10:00am to 6:00pm – Bar 12:30pm to 6:00pm only – A La Carte Brunch 10:30am to 2:00pm – Limited Menu Service 2:00pm to 4:00pm Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather/volume.

PIZZA MENU Cheese Pizza … $9 Barbeque Pizza … $15 Hawaiian Pizza… $15 Supreme Pizza… $15 Veggie Pizza… $15 Meat Lovers Pizza… $15 One Topping 12" Pizza starts…$10 Add More Toppings $1 each pepperoni, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, ham, ground beef, feta cheese, extra mozzarella Add Veggies $.75 each pineapple, black olives, Greek olives, banana peppers, onions, peppers, jalapeños, mushrooms, baby spinach

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Brunch Menu Biscuits and Gravy … $7 French Toast with Sausage or Bacon … $8 Eggs Benedict with Grilled Asparagus … $10 Quiche with Fruit … $8 Arrowhead Platter … $10 Lox and Bagel … $10 Chicken Salad Croissant … $10 Chicken Wings … $10 Chicken Tenders … $9 Arrowhead Burger … $13 House or Caesar Salad … Large $7 | Small $5 Add Grilled or Fried Chicken … $4.50

golf news 770.721.7902 Tee Times 8am to 6pm Daily The Driving Range closes at 5:00pm daily. Hours subject to change due to inclement weather/volume.

GOLF LESSON SPECIAL

2021 GOLF EVENTS

$175 Golf Members $200 Non-Members 5 One Hour Lessons including Playing Lessons & Practice Range Balls

Father's Day Scramble | June 19 at 8am Open, 4 Person Scramble, $40 & $55 Flighted after Play

Red, White & Blue Scramble | July 4 at 8:30am Open, 4 Person Scramble, $40 & $55 Flighted after Play Member-Member | July 17 & 18 at 8am Members Only, 2 Person Four-Ball, $90 Lunch & Buffet (Sun)

Club Championship | August 14 & 15 at 8am Members Only, Individual Stroke Play $70 Buffet After Play Sunday

Brimmer Highlands Cup | Aug 20/21 at 8am Members Only, 20 Man teams Match Play $90, Buffet after Play

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golf news

MUST is more than 17,000 volunteers who are continually helping MUST Ministries achieve its goal of being Georgia's most respected servant-leader. Find out how you too can be a part of the movement of Christ's call!

ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF EVENT

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Last year Lake Arrowhead Church’s Golfing For Children Event raised over $38,000 for those organizations best equipped to help at-risk children. Every year we depend on people just like you to help us provide for those in need. This has only been possible with the big hearts, support, and contributions of the Lake Arrowhead Community. It’s that time again; and we can’t do it without you. If you wish to support, volunteer, or make a donation, please contact either Mike Gibney (770-862-1618) or Marcia Terry (404-680-0468).

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Unite your two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

We’ve been on one mission for over 60 years.

Goshen Valley is committed to creating environments of safety, love and stability for youth in foster care. With the ongoing need of foster families in Georgia, Goshen Valley meets that need with a family-based model of care for children, youth and young adults. We partner with leaders in the community to help shape the lives of the youth we serve.

Scan the QR code to register for the event.

Within the CCSD Division of School Operations – Student Services, CCSD is coordinating the district’s PreK-12 social and emotional learning and suicide prevention initiatives. Student Services supports school counselors, social workers, and nurses across the district.

Services and resources for homeless children and youth as well as students in foster care are coordinated in Student Services. CCSD is committed to educating the emerging generation through learning environments designed to increase the performance of all students.

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golf news

SWING INTO SPRING WITH THE LALGA

by Cindy Rincon

The LALGA ladies ‘swung’ into spring on Thursday, April 15th with our first event of the 2021 season called “Taxed Out – Let’s Golf” It was a beautiful day for golf. We had a good turnout with teams of 2 for a 9-hole scramble and the overall close scores showed most had kept up with their games during the off season.

The twist to this tax-day event was in the individual hole-by-hole scoring for final scores – we were definitely Taxed Out!!!

Hole #2 - scores were doubled (par 3, if you made a 3 it counted 6, etc) Hole #7 - scores were halved (par 3, if you made a 3 it counted 1.5, etc) Hole #8 - scores were thrown out AND the big winners are:

1st Place: Eleanor Gibbons/Sarah Bentley – 38.5

2nd Place: Arra Bolding/Paula Hall – 40.0

3rd Place: Jan Garbiel/Debbie Switalski – 40.5 The luncheon before the tournament was excellent and the game was fun and a nice diversion from tax-day.

Come join us for our next event – May 27th – “Putting on the Ritz” / 10 AM shotgun with lunch to follow.

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club business SECURITY UPDATE As you drive in or out please look at all the fresh and old damage on the trees by our main roadways. Speed is always a factor with these accidents. Please slow down don't damage your vehicle or yourself.

If your gate swipe card or clicker stops working please contact the Lake Arrowhead Admin Office. When using the gate call box remind your visitors to give the system several seconds (10-15) to connect the call.

SECURITY security@lakearrowheadga.com North Gate 770.479.2565 | South Gate 770.479.2848 BUDDY MOSS Director of Security 770.721.7911

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)

MUST RENEW THEIR PHOTO ID CARDS

Call Member Services at 770.721.7912 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment.

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.

LAKESIDE PARK RULES • • • • • • •

Park for use by member and guests only.

No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk.

Park closes at sunset. Use the facilities at your own risk.

No littering. No motorized vehicles. No fires.

No alcoholic beverages. No glass containers.

No loud music. No fishing. No pets of any kind allowed.

Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

ANYONE DAMAGING PROPERTY OR VIOLATING PARK RULES WILL BE BANNED.

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PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.

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.

club business LAKE ARROWHEAD YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUIDELINES: PHASE I 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.

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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 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. b.

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1st infraction – issuance of written warning to homeowner 2nd infraction – 30-day suspension of common property access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters 3rd infraction – 12-month suspension of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters 4th infraction – permanent loss of common amenity access and privileges for homeowner, including any invited guests and renters 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 Common property damage by renters, if applicable, will be levied against the lot owner Egregious infractions may result in immediate suspension of common property access and privileges or other sanctions

WELCOME NEW OWNERS Masakela Brown Clifford Lance Holiday Elvira Vakhidova Ashley O'Neill Bohn Christopher William Bohn Edward Williamson Christen Williamson Brian Yarber Amber Yarber Susan Hoecker Bradley Hoecker Elizabeth Piper Steven Piper Christopher Keast Hill (L) Veronica Ann Hill Steven Olson Jessica Olson Gerald (Jerry) Rushing Elizabeth Hogg Rushing Hill Gregory Sandra Hill Lisa Yvette Bingham Kenneth Allison Traci Allison Vickie Beckler Geoffrey Berry John Jerome Arachikavitz Pamela Susan Arachikavitz Vijay Ramachandran Misty Ramachandran

“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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community interest BOAT REGISTRATION 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.

All items in Dry Storage MUST display the current decal to continue using Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage. 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.

NARROWS MARINA PARKING Parking in the Narrows Marina parking lot is reserved for slip holders only. Slip holders are requested to park only one vehicle in the parking lot. Please car pool guests from Great Festival Park. Property owners in the Narrows should use Great Festival Park for any overflow parking.

PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES Play year-round on Monday, Wednesday, Friday - weather permitting.

1:30pm during colder months (Nov through April) | 9:30am during the warmer months (May through October) Regulars will be notified via email when time changes. Format: 4 game sets, then teams break and new teams formed. Otherwise ITF Rules of Tennis apply.

All players are welcome. Contact: Maury Nunes (770.720.5003 | man.apc@outlook.com) or just show up. Courts are reserved for this Doubles group.

boundaries. Call 770.720.9635 or email pat.perry@hmsgolf.com.

WOMEN’S DAYTIME DOUBLES Organization begins upon advent of warmer weather and lasts through the early fall. The format for women’s tennis is regulation tennis, 2-3 full sets. The level of tennis played is B-5+ (ALTA) or 3.0-3.5 (USTA). It is played during the warmer months only (May/June through Oct. 1). Former ALTA or USTA newcomersare welcome. Contact: Jill Rose at roses43@ windstream.net or 770.720.8961

PICKLEBALL Looking for a fun way to get some exercise? Join us on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at the Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center or just come out a see what it is all about. For more information regarding Pickleball, contact Bill Hess at 770.704.6297 or B3779@hotmail.com. We now have an active Novice group playing Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more information contact Jim Winchester at 470.222.1634 or 0915jimbo@att.net.

ALTA TEAM PLAY is based out of BridgeMill as Lake Arrowhead is outside the ALTA

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PRIVATE PLAY is always encouraged; to help, we provide a roster of the known players who live in Lake Arrowhead. This is kept within the tennis community and not shared outside Lake Arrowhead - contact Maury Nunes at 770.720.5003 or man.apc@outlook.com.

To check to see if a court is available, you may contact Membership at membership@ lakearrowheadga.com or phone 770.721.7912.

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community interest LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP LAKE ARROWHEAD ONE OF THE CLEANEST LAKES IN GEORGIA

by Marilyn Charles and Jeff Schwartz HISTORY Lake Arrowhead has been known as one of the cleanest lakes in Georgia. Lake Arrowhead is naturally filled by a multitude of springs. These springs form creeks that pass through large portions of our neighborhood including; Phase 1 (many different sections of Phase 1), Highlands Vista, High Pointe, Peninsula, Ridgewater Lane, Sanctuary Cove, and Clearwater. In short there is a stream that collects runoff water from every neighborhood in Lake Arrowhead. All of these creeks flow into Lake Arrowhead. Lake Arrowhead’s water then travels to the Etowah River, which then helps to fill Lake Allatoona, and on and on. WE are so fortunate to be able to enjoy such clean water at the beginning point of its journey.

SEWERS NOT SEPTIC TANKS Lake Arrowhead is special in another way! Quite a few of the lakes in Georgia have homes on the lake that rely on septic systems. That means the home’s septic system potentially drains into their lake. Lake Arrowhead is one of the few lakes that have a sewer system that is treated by a private water treatment facility. Those who are new to Lake Arrowhead may not understand that a significant part of the monthly water bill is for sewage treatment. We have about 70 lift stations to operate and maintain. And then there is the network of piping and the sewage treatment plant itself located near the dam. Few mountainous communities are fortunate to have a sewer system that helps to enhance lake water quality.

HEALTH OF A LAKE Most of you are aware that many lakes in Georgia and the United States have had an impact to their water quality. Even the Gulf of Mexico is an example of its waters becoming impacted for humans and animals.

Much of the pollution that causes water quality to drop is caused by storm water runoff from fertilizers used on lawns and farms. Other sources include treated sewage discharges, failing septic systems and clogged sewer pipes from improper household disposal of fats, oil and grease. The nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer mix that you apply to lawn has enormous potential to impact water quality. Nitrogen is water-soluble and can move through the soil and leech into waterways.

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Phosphorous, which contributes to vigorous growth, can deplete the oxygen in water and contribute to the formation of algae blooms and even fish kills. One study found that lawn residential lawn fertilizers were one of the dominant sources of water pollution in urban and suburban watersheds.

WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS 1. You can take steps to minimize your impact on waterways. Clean the area around the lawn after you’ve mowed or fertilized. The fertilizer and grass clippings on the driveway, sidewalk, and on the road washes into the lake via the storm water.

2. If your property is on the lake, create a buffer zone between the water and the lawn. It’s a 6-8-foot area where you don’t fertilize or mow the lawn. Not only will this help with chemical pollutants, but it’ll also keep geese at bay too. Without a buffer zone, geese use the yard as their feeding ground, landing pad, and litter box. By allowing habitat plants to grow in the buffer zone, geese won’t defile the lake AND provide a sponge for lawn fertilizer nutrients.

3. Only fertilize when the lawn needs it. The grass absorbs the nutrients, and there’s no excess to pollute the lake.

4. Fertilize at the right time. Too much nitrogen too early in the growing season leads to a shallow root system that cannot hold the nutrients; nutrients are easily washed away.

5. Use the right N-P-K ratio of fertilizer. An established lawn seldom needs phosphorus except in fall or if the soil lacks the nutrient. Apply fertilizers with little or no phosphorus content. New grass seedlings need phosphorus; avoid over fertilizing to prevent pollution.

6. Test the soil to see what it lacks before fertilizing.

The earth may have enough nutrients and lawn fertilizer may not be necessary.

Organic fertilizer has a lot of benefits for both you and your lawn.

The main benefit of using organic soil is it adds organic matter to the soil and naturally increases nutrient exchange. There are billions of microorganisms in the

community interest soil that are a key part of the process and they love to eat organic fertilizer.

When the soil is healthy, it’s able to maintain better moisture levels and attracts a bigger earthworm population. Earthworms are the easiest and most effective way to naturally improve aeration and drainage plus their waste is full of nutrients that plants love.

One of the best reasons to use organic fertilizer is because it lasts a long time. Since organic material takes longer to break down, these fertilizers last for months and remain in the soil even with watering or heavy rain.

These fertilizers release nutrients slowly at a pace that your grass gets everything it needs without being overstimulated. Grass grows slowly and evenly which means you don’t have to mow as often.

Obviously, one of the biggest benefits of using organic fertilizers is they don’t contain harsh, dangerous chemicals. You don’t have to worry about spills and difficult cleanups and you won’t harm your lawn by using too much.

Of course, these products are great for the grass, too.

They get all the nutrients they need, fewer deficiencies, and stronger roots. When grass grows stronger, your lawn is less likely to suffer an insect infestation and it’s more difficult for weeds to sprout.

SEVERAL neighbors have used Milorganite Organic Nitrogen fertilizer successfully. Below is a sample list of organic fertilizers that are available. WE are not promoting any of these fertilizers as the best options!

There are many more low phosphorus fertilizers available.

The Andersons Innova Organic Fertilizer Safer Brand Ringer Lawn Fertilizer Espoma EOLB30 Organic Lawn Booster Fertilizer Milorganite 0636 Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer Dr. Earth Super Natural Lawn Fertilizer Scotts Natural Lawn Food THANKS for your help!

As a community we can help to protect one of our most precious assets, our beautiful Lake Arrowhead.

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community interest LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA #75

May 13, 2021 – 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.

MNEMONIC HAS 5 WORDS: 1st WORD: 7 LETTERS: Biology: Who, along with Frances Crick and Maurice Wilkins, was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize for Medicine for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA? Politics: Who was the 2004 Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate who later admitted fathering an out-of-wedlock child with a journalist during the campaign?

Dance: What dance, originating in Trinidad, involves leaning back while rhythmically moving under a horizontal pole that is lowered in stages?

Music: What musical group with several major hits, since the late 1960’s, broke up and reformed several times and includes David, Stephen, Graham and Neil?

Movies: Meryl Streep and Robert Redford starred together in what movie that won the 1985 Best Picture Academy Award?

Ornithology: What kind of bird of the starling group, originating in the Asian subcontinent, can be taught to reproduce human speech when in captivity?

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Literature: What famous phrase, attributed to Sherlock Holmes is not found in any of the stories authored

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes?

Geography: Central Switzerland’s most populous City has the same name as the Lake on which it lies and the Swiss Canton of which it is the Capital. What’s the name?

2nd WORD: 4 LETTERS:

4TH WORD: AN ABBREVIATION OF 2 LETTERS:

Religion: What Holiday originated in the U.K.to celebrate the day after Christmas?

Physics: Newton’s Second Law of Motion says Force equals Mass times what?

Shakespeare: In Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, what is Juliet’s last name?

Theater: From This Moment On and So In Love are two classic Cole Porter songs from a Broadway hit show, based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Name the show.

3RD WORD: 3 LETTERS: 4TH WORD: AN ABBREVIATION OF 2 LETTERS: Chemistry: A liquid with pH measuring below 4 means the liquid is a what?

Football: Who Coached the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowl Games, all of which the Bills lost?

Gemology: The somewhat powerful hand-held magnifier used by jewelers to examine gems is called what?

Bible: In the Old Testament, who is the third son of King David, who eventually revolts against his Father and is killed in the Battle of Ephraim’s Wood?

5TH WORD: 9 LETTERS: SCUBA Diving: The excessive presence of what gas causes decompression sickness, also known as The Bends, when divers ascend to the surface too quickly?

Georgia: How many Counties did Georgia have under its first State Constitution as adopted in 1777?

Languages: What is the Japanese word literally meaning “number one” but also used loosely to mean the best or the top?

International Relations: In 1967’s Six Day War, what territory did Israel take from Syria that is still a flashpoint and bargaining chip between the two countries?

community interest Science: What is the term for the science of measuring and studying time?

Voice: What is the voice range between tenor and bass?

Mathematics: What is the scientific name for a mathematical quantity on which a mathematical operation is performed?

History: In what City and State was the Republican Party founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery advocates? (1/2 Point for City + 1/2 Point for State) Horticulture: The species of flower, scientifically known as Helianthus, is more commonly known by what name?

TIEBREAKER: T1. Movies: What popular 1958 Movie, derived from the hit Broadway show which was based on the novel

by Mac Hyman, launched the careers of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, chronicling the story of a Georgia backwoods country bumpkin drafted into the U.S. Army in WWII and assigned to the Army Air Force?

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community interest OUTDOOR BURNING BAN is in effect in 54 counties, according to the Augusta Chronicle.

The annual ban prohibits residents from burning any yard or land clearing debris. Some exceptions in the ban include agricultural burning exemption, forestry prescribed burning exemption, campfires or barbeques, firefighting training, operation of open flame equipment and explosives disposal.

Violators of the burn ban could face fines.

Beasley said most of the violations are not even reported. The Augusta Fire Department and Georgia Forestry encourage anyone who sees someone illegally burning during the ban to contact the forestry commission at (706) 556-3962 or call 911.

From the Georgia Forestry Commission: On May 1, a ban on outdoor burning begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state.

Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris during the hot summer months because smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans.

“The restrictions are required by the state Environmental Protection Division,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “By limiting outdoor burning, fewer chemicals and particle pollutants are released into the air.”

The burn ban is in effect until September 1 in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton.

While campfires and barbecues are exempt, the burn ban, the risk of wildfire in Georgia is always a concern. An increase in the number of wildfires has been recorded in March and April, with 860 wildfires burning almost 5,500 acres across the state.

Escaped burning is the leading cause of wildfire in Georgia.

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“Give a Girl the Right Shoes and She Can Conquer the World” All Lake Arrowhead Ladies Are Invited Wednesday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m.

To Luncheon at the Clubhouse The Women’s Activity Club lunch program will have a show-and-tell format: What were your favorite shoes during 2020 and why?

What shoes did you miss wearing during the quarantine?

What shoes are in your wardrobe for summer 2021?

Everyone will be asked to wear and model at least one of the above pairs of shoes and share her story about those shoes during the meeting.

Cost for the luncheon is $18. Menu will feature a California Club Wrap, soup, dessert and tea or coffee.

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community interest TRIVA ANSWERS 5 WORDS: WELCOME BACK ALL L.A. NEIGHBORS 1st WORD: 7 LETTERS: WELCOME WATSON, JAMES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ James_Watson EDWARDS, JOHN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ John_Edwards LIMBO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo_(dance) CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Crosby,_Stills,_Nash_%26_Young OUT OF AFRICA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Out_of_Africa_(film) MYNAH BIRD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myna ELEMENTARY MY DEAR WATSON https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes#%22Elementary,_my_dear_ Watson%22 2nd WORD: 4 LETTERS: BACK BOXING DAY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day ACCELERATION https://www.livescience.com/46560newton-second-law.html CAPULET https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_ Juliet KISS ME KATE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Me,_ Kate

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3RD WORD: 3 LETTERS: ALL ACID https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH LEVY, MARV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marv_Levy LUCERNE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucerne 4TH WORD: AN ABBREVIATION OF 2 LETTERS: L.A. LOUPE https://www.dictionary.com/browse/loupe# ABSALOM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absalom 5TH WORD: 9 LETTERS: NEIGHBORS NITROGEN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Decompression_sickness EIGHT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_ in_Georgia ICHIBAN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichiban GOLAN HEIGHTS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Golan_Heights HOROLOGY https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ horology

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BARITONE https://www.thefreedictionary.com/baritone OPERAND https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ operand# RIPON, WISCONSIN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Republican_Party_(United_States)#19th_century SUNFLOWER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helianthus TIEBREAKER: T1. NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/No_Time_for_Sergeants_(1958_film)

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community interest READING BETWEEN THE WINES

by Sarah Martin Jones

The Midnight Library – Matt Haig. Canongate Books, Edinburgh, UK, 2020.

Nora Seed is extremely depressed.

She’s lost her job, her best friend, her brother, her fiancé, her only piano student, and now her cat. Seeing nothing but a lifetime of failures stretching in front of her, she decides to end her life with a handful of antidepressants.

The world goes dark, but then Nora awakes – not in her dreary London flat but in a massive library whose revolving shelves seem to go on forever. And in this library is someone she hasn’t seen since middle school – Mrs. Elm, the librarian who taught Nora to play chess.

“These books are portals to all the lives you could be living,” explains Mrs. Elm to a very groggy and confused Nora. Instead of landing in heaven or hell or an infinity of nothingness, Nora has one last chance to explore all the options she could have pursued before she truly ends her life.

Yes, Matt Haig’s book starts with a depressing premise, but what a joyride he creates as Nora explores her regrets and possibilities. “If you had done just one thing differently,” Mrs. Elm says, “you would have a different life story.” And for Nora, they all exist in the Midnight Library.

First up, the engagement she broke two days before the wedding. She could have lived her fiancé’s dream of owning a pub in a picturesque village in the Cotswolds.

How nice would that have been? Or the Olympic swimming option. That could have been her accepting first place for the United Kingdom as her dad, who coached her, beams with pride. Perhaps she could have gone to Australia with her best friend and surfed every day or followed her passion to become a glaciologist.

Or maybe she could have stayed in the rock band with her brother, or simply been a better cat owner. Who knows?

So many options; so many regrets. But as Mrs. Elm tells her, “Sometimes regrets aren’t based on fact at all.

Sometimes regrets are just a load of bullsh*t.”

There’s a reason Haig names his central characters Seed and Elm. It’s not called the Tree of Life without a reason.

A tree will only stay alive if its root system is healthy.

But if it is rotten, “the damp rots the whole useless thing.” Nora learns this as she experiences life after life, coming away each time dissatisfied. With Mrs. Elm’s wise guidance, she learns that until she accepts herself, flaws and all, any life she chooses will eventually become unfulfilling. “Maybe there are no easy life paths,” she concludes. “There are just paths.” Like in chess, explains Mrs. Elm, “all you need to do is find a way to keep moving forward. One square after another. And you get to the other side and unlock all kinds of power.”

Eventually, Nora realizes that she didn’t try to end her life because she was miserable. She chose to end it because she was convinced there was no way out of her misery. Quoting Sartre, a philosopher she studied at university, “Life begins on the other side of despair.”

And so, Nora’s sojourn in the library ends. She isn’t a black hole, she concludes. She is a burnt-out volcano that is first a wasteland before fertile ground returns.

And on this former wasteland, she can plant a forest inside herself.

MY WINE RECOMMENDATION Nora has much to celebrate, and that calls for champagne. Since she has limited funds, I would suggest she pop open a bottle of Canard Duchêne Authentic Brut. Its pale pink hue features bubbles of modest size and a bouquet of green apple and apricot. It’s the perfect champagne for enjoying with casual aperitifs with friends. Plus, you can’t beat the price. $35

Sarah Jones is a former English teacher and author of Quicksand: A Cautionary Love Story and Summer Squall. Both books are available through Amazon. You can reach her at sarah.gently@gmail.com and read more of her wine pairing at www.

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community interest A JANIEBIRD'S EYE VIEW

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community interest 9th Annual Angel House of North Georgia Charity Golf Tournament Hosted by: Lake Arrowhead LGA/MGA Gold Sponsors Brent Scarbrough & Co., Inc. Dynamic Roofing & Renovations Corporate Sponsors Alston Construction DayStar Apparel Raydeo Enterprises Tynman Riverside Lodge, LLC Business Sponsors Exhibit One, Inc. Fairway Lawn Service Farmers Insurance Company Michael Thomas Golf Cars of Canton Green Heating & Cooling, Inc Greg Elwell, DMD, PC Hair & Nail Michelle Maynard Hair, ETC. Heritage Plumbing, Inc. Jey Willis State Farm Insurance K & B Pressure Washing & Staining KBD Foundation Dave Davis and Family Ken McGarry Homes, Inc. Key's Jewelry Kiker Wealth Management Kroger of Canton Lab-Serv of Waleska Lisa Steele Lake Homes Realty Leshin, Jeff & Danielle / Premier Properties MGA of Lake Arrowhead Majestic Lifestyle Builders Malibu Vending Svc Terry Post Margarita Golf Team Mashburn, & Lemmings, PC Moghadam Family Dentistry LLC Murphy CPA Group PDH Systems

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