April/May 2023

Lake Arrowhead Living

APRIL TO MAY 2023

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

TRACI ALLISON Member Services

770.721.7912 | tallison@lakearrowheadga.com

MELISSA DEEMS Account Analyst/Billing

770.721.7907 | mdeems@lakearrowheadga.com

NICOLE FITZGERALD Lifestyle 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

CAROLINE CROWSON Restaurant Manager

770.721.7900 x 3 | ccrowson@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 770.797.7026 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com

LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Robert McGurk

Executive Vice President - Rod Sudbeck

Treasurer - Bob VanSickle

Asst. Treasurer - Carey Burns

Secretary - Ed Boyett

Communications Committee - Carey Burns

Infrastructure & Amenities Committee - Rod Sudbeck

Safety & Security Committee - Ed Boyett

Golf Committee - Bob VanSickle

Environmental Committee - Rod Sudbeck

Fundraising Committee - Eileen Oberg

Restaurant Committee - Phil Hogsed

Elections Committee - Phil Hogsed

Administration - Robert McGurk

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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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Spring Fling Spring Fling Spring Fling Vendor Fair Vendor Fair Vendor Fair

Come Shop and support local vendors in a Lake Arrowhead exclusive shopping event.

Clothing, Crafts, Food, Accessories, Candles and More!

Want to have a booth?

Email: nfitzgerald@lakearrowheadga com

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Tee Times

770.721.7902

8am to 6pm Daily

The Driving Range closes at 5:00pm daily. Hours subject to change due to inclement weather/volume.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY TOURNAMENT by Uel Kemp

St. Patrick's Scramble

LAPOA Golf Tournament

Callaway Demo Day

Masters Event

Aeration

March 18

March 31

April 1

April 8

April 10-11

Cleveland/Srixon Demo Day April 22

KBD Golf Tournament

May 5

Callaway Demo Day May 6

Homeless Veterans

Reinhardt Tournament

Member-Guest

Cleveland/Srixon Demo Day

Charity Tournament

Father's Day Scramble

Callaway Demo Day

May 19

May 17

May 20-21

June 3

June 14

June 17

June 24

Red, White & Blue Scramble July 4

46 golfers braved frigid temperatures and wind to play in the most unique tournament format of the year. The 4-person scramble format is very common but we add a twist to this event. Each player can only use 4 clubs! The partners cannot share clubs. This added a touch of difficulty and fun as each golfer had to decide which clubs to use and how best to maneuver around the course. For example, most golfers used a putter as one of their four clubs while a few others decided to leave their putter at home and used a driver or other club to putt.

The field was divided into three flights and awarded Pro Shop gift certificates to the top three teams in each flight. Using this process, the winners with the overall lowest score were Pat Farrelly, Jeff Ciupak, Mel Standley, and Lee Heubner

First Flight:

1st Place – Pat Farrelly, Jeff Ciupak, Lee Heubner, Mel Standley

2nd Place – Dave Davis, Steve Hopson, Bruce Thomas, Rick Salese

Second Flight:

1st Place – Michelle Maynard, Pam Glasgow, Eddie Martin, Ralph Lumpkin

2nd Place – Keith Mangum, Nick Helm, Tim Gallagher, Jerry Rushing

Third Flight:

1st Place – Kim Brophy, Debbie Switalski, Lynn DeWolfe, Paula Hall

2nd Place – Brad Jones, Jim Lindemayer, Jerry Hood

LALGA 2023 SEASON by Ruth Nunes

It’s here! The 2023 LALGA season officially “kicked off” the evening of March 22 with our Spring Opener Meeting. But don’t worry if you missed the meeting, the season is just beginning and there are play days every Monday afternoon at 3:30 and Thursday mornings at 9.

If you are planning to play, please call the clubhouse to sign up for the ladies tee time and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tee time. You know the number for the golf shop: 770-721-7902. In addition to the play days the LALGA has events every month. Mark your calendars, save the dates this is what we have planned for the upcoming season.

April 20, 9AM, Tee off Toga Party

May 18, 9AM, Famous Golf Stars Tournament

June 15, 9AM, Red White and Blue Chip

July 20, 9 AM, Christmas in July

August 17, 9 AM, Golf Masquerade

September 21, 9 AM, Fiesta Tournament

October 19, 9 AM Tinker Bell Hole in One Tournament

November 8, 6PM, LALGA Fall Business Meeting

All of the events are a 9 hole scramble; many, if not all, have an interesting “twist” which will help “level the playing field” and even give players like me a chance to win. On the first

Thursday of every month, in addition to the scheduled 9 hole events , there will be an 18 hole competition. The players will decide if they want to do a “buy in” and everyone will play their own ball.

If you are interested in joining the LALGA you are welcome to join us on the play days but you must be a member to play in the monthly events. The annual membership is $40. Buy in for the tournament prize money is $5 per event. Regular course rates apply to play days and events.

In addition to our events and play days the LALGA often organizes teams for other tournaments on the Highlands Course. Ladies teams are organized for charity events such as Golfing for Children and the KBD Foundation tournament and for club events such as the Three King’s Tournament.

The season is just getting started, so if you are thinking about joining now is the time. Come join us on the play days or contact any of the officers for more information.

Our webpage is lakearrowheadlga.net or follow us on Facebook Lake Arrowhead Ladies Golf Association We can also be contacted at: LALGA2023@GMAIL.COM

We would be delighted to see you out on Lake Arrowhead Highlands Course!

MONDAY 10am to 6pm

Bar Menu Service 11am – 6pm

TUESDAY Call 770-721-7900 ext. 3 for updated hours

WEDNESDAY 9am to 6pm

Menu Service 11am – 4pm

THURSDAY 9am to 9pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 8pm

FRIDAY 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm

SATURDAY 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am – 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm – 9pm

SUNDAY 10am to 6pm

Alcohol Sales 11am – 6pm

A La Carte Brunch 10:30am – 2pm

Limited Menu Service 2pm – 4pm

To Go Orders: 770-721-7900 ext. 3 or dining@lakearrowheadga.com

Special Event Bookings: events@lakearrowheadga.com

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

Brunch Menu

7

or Bacon 8 *Eggs Benedict with Grilled Asparagus 10 Quiche with Fruit 8

*Arrowhead Platter 10

*Lox and Bagel 10

Chicken Salad Croissant 13

Chicken Wings 15

Chicken Tenders 11

*Arrowhead Burger 15

House or Caesar Salad Small 6 Large 8 add grilled or fried chicken 6

In addition to our regular menu, The Highlands Grill offers a variety of WEEKLY DINNER SPECIALS for dine-in or carry-out.

Check your email each week then call 770.721.7900 x 3 to make a reservation or place your order. Not signed up for receiving emails? Here's how you can get on the list... go to lakearrowheadclub.net/email-sign-up to add your email to our subscriber list for all Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club email communications including dining menu specials, golf news, community updates, developer updates, and activities info.

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

BOAT AND TRAILER REGISTRATION

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RENT OUT YOUR HOME:

Please notify your tenants that all Resident Guests (all those who rent, lease, or otherwise occupy a home which they do not legally own) are required to renew.

$50 PER ADULT ON THE LEASE

Call Member Services at 770.721.7912

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment. Resident Guests must provide a current lease.

Please register boats and trailers. 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.

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.

MARINA PAVILION RULES AND REGULATIONS:

HOURS OF OPERATION The Marina Pavilion will be open dawn to dusk or during sanctioned LAYCC events.

FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and beverages are allowed to be carried onto the Pavilion. No glass bottles or beer kegs are permitted. No grilling or preparation of food is allowed. All trash must be placed in the trash receptacles on the shore.

PERSONAL CHAIRS Property owners are allowed to bring their own folding chairs on to the Pavilion. They must be taken with you when you leave, i.e. chairs cannot be left behind.

ATTIRE Members and guests shall dress in attire befitting the surroundings of the community. Extremely revealing attire, such as a thong, is not suitable for the family atmosphere of the Marina Pavilion.

NO SWIMMING No swimming is permitted from the Marina Pavilion or docks anywhere in the “No Wake” zone. No running or diving is permitted from the Pavilion or docks.

NO FISHING No fishing is allowed from the Marina Pavilion or docks.

BOATS Boats can tie up on the side of the walkway only where there are cleats and cannot at any time tie up to the Pavilion. Maximum time at the walkway is 1 hour (or 15 minutes if others are waiting). These areas are intended for drop off and pickup.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No grilling, skateboarding, bicycles, rollerblading, sunbathing, or feeding the wildlife is permitted on the Marina Pavilion or docks.

PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.

SECURITY UPDATE

It’s getting to be boating season so just a few tips for the safety and enjoyment of all...

• Always travel in a counter-clockwise direction on the big lake.

• Watch for debris or skiers that may have fallen far away from the shoreline.

• You must stay 100 ft. from other boats, kayaks, and docks according to Georgia law.

• Please respect the no wake areas - this means your boat should not be causing a wake by the speed of your boat. A wake is any wave caused by your boat.

• Have plenty of life jackets - a life jacket for each person on board.

• If it’s dark, navigation lights must be on.

• When pulling a skier/tuber there must be a driver and a spotter.

• Small children must wear a life jacket at all times.

• Don’t harass wildlife with your boat.

• Be aware of the weather.

• please don’t litter.

• Lastly, please go 25 mph or less on our roads, it's just common sense to avoid an accident.

DRY STORAGE

Decals have been mailed to Property Owners who currently lease a space. This decal must be placed on one item in dry storage. Security looks for these yearly decals when checking the Dry Storage lot. All items in Dry Storage MUST display a 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.

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.

WELCOME NEW OWNERS

Ashby, Deidra Alia

Horn, Gina

Horn, Richard

Ross, James

Ross, Stailey

Gartland, Lauren

Roberts, Todd Thomas

Woods, Christopher

Woods, Diane

De La Cruz, Benjamin

De La Cruz, Nicole

New London, Inc.

Pawlowski, Jr., Julian Edward

Pawlowski, Dawn Harbuck

Koch, Thomas Edgar

Koch, Margaret Aletha

Taylor, Wesley

Taylor, Ryan

Hooper, Kathy

Mitchell, Donald

Evans, Thomas James

Evans, Jacqueline Claire

Kolb, Thomas

Kolb, Haley

Symbol 333, LLC

Vinson, Cynthia

Badillo, Karina

Escobar, Enrique

Bealke, Karl Frederick

Bealke, Lynne Lewis

Markowitz, Mindy

Markowitz, Adam

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.

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 newcomers are welcome. Contact: Jill Rose at roses43@windstream.net or 770.720.8961

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

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.

PICKLEBALL

Want to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA? Come join us at the Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center and LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL!! No need to bring a paddle at first– just show up and we’ll help you learn! It’s great exercise, lots of fun and adults of all ages can play!

We currently have over 40 active LA Residents participating and 9 players just competed in the Pickleball USA Atlantic South Diamond Regional, winning a number of medals! You don’t need to have tennis or other sports experience to play this great game. We play in a doubles format and our current age range of players is from 25 to 90!

We love to compete with each other but the courts are filled with laughter as we support each other’s mistakes and cheer each other’s winning shots! So, give it a try! The only requirements are that you are 18 or older and live in Lake Arrowhead.

We have divided our players into two groups - Novice and Advanced. The Novice Players (beginners and intermediates) play on Mondays at 9:00am, Wednesdays at 5:00pm and Saturdays at 9:00am. The Advanced Players meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 4pm. For more information and to get on the email list, please contact either Bill Hess at B3779@hotmail.com or Mike Ballard at mfbkat@ hotmail.com

Start Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration Early with the 2023 KBDF Memorial Golf Tournament

Whether you’re from Alpharetta or Acapulco, Canton or Cancún, Newnan or Nogales, please join us for a great day of golf and Cinco de Mayo fun as the Kathy B. Davis Foundation ’s Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club’s Highlands Course for 2023!

What: Four Person Scramble

When: Friday, May 5 ...7:30 a.m. sign-in and 9:00 a.m. shot -gun start

All-Inclusive Registration : NOW OPEN at the clubhouse, at www.kbdfoundation.net , or by contacting Dave Davis at (615) 533 -0668 or ddavis@kbdfoundation.net

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER… ONE REGISTRATION FEE COVERS IT ALL!

√ ROUND OF GOLF

√ ONE MULLIGAN

√ TWO RAFFLE TICKETS

√ ALL PLAY IT FORWARD HOLES

√ HOLE-IN-ONE CONTESTS

√ “CINCO” THE PUTT

√ SOMBRERO PITCH SHOT

New for the 2023

KBDF Memorial Golf Tournament Flowers for a Purpose Memorial Bouquet Garden

With a $125 Sponsorship, each donor will receive a bouquet created by the FFAP group and the opportunity to dedicate the flowers in honor or memory of someone special. During the tournament, the garden of arrangements will be on display for participants and volunteers to enjoy, with sponsorship cards and dedications prominently featured. At the day ’s end, sponsors will be invited to take their flowers home as a beautiful reminder of the honoree and the work being done through the Kathy B. Davis Foundation.

Your Name:

Pre-Order Your Flowers for a Purpose

Memorial Bouquet

Email your preorder to: Dave Davis at ddavis@kbdfoundation.net and include the following information

Your contact info cell or phone number

Name of recipient

Choose Bouquet Sign statement:

The Kathy B. Davis Foundation, Federal ID# 275193485, is a 501c3

Memorial Golf

* Single players will be placed on a team . Tournament Registration Fees : $145/Player or $580/Team (60% of entry fee is tax deductible.) Price includes 1 Mulligan, 1 Cinco de Putt Ticket, 1 Sombrero shot, 2 raffle tickets, 4 Hole In One Contests, all Play It Forward Holes and Longest Drive Can’t make it? All donations welcomed!

2023 Contests Longest Drive Flight Winners Raffle Drawings Cinco de Putto Sombrero Pitch Shot

4Hole In One Contests

$500 Prize Every Par 3 Hit From Your Regular Tees!

* Please enter amounts due on reverse side and follow instructions for registration/payment . Pay online at www.kbdfoundation.net

Participants in the Kathy B. Davis Foundation ’ s Annual Memorial Golf Tournament enjoy a day of golf for a great cause on the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club Highlands Course. While the golfers compete for fun, prizes and bragging rights, their entrance fees, sponsorships and donations help support programs in the Cherokee County area that serve local individuals with intellectual/ developmental challenges.

For additional information about the KBD Foundation, this year ’ s golf tournament, sponsorship opportunities, making a donation or volunteering, please contact Dave Davis at (615) 5330668 ddavis@kbdfoundation.net or visit our website at www.kbdfoundation.net The Davis Family

HOMELESS VETERANS GOLF EVENT— PROGRAM GUIDE

9th Annual Homeless Veteran Charity Golf Event set for Friday May 19th at Lake Arrowhead Highlands Course

The 9th annual Charity Homeless Veterans Golf Outing is set for this fall at the Lake Arrowhead Highlands Golf Course in Waleska, Ga. The shotgun start event will be held on Friday the 19th of May and will have a 4 person team scramble format.

The event is put on by the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans program (CCHVP) with support from local veterans and volunteers. 100% of the proceeds of the golf outing goes to support the various programs of the CCHVP and 100% of the monies spent by the CCVHP stays here in Cherokee County.

Homeless Veteran Situation in Georgia today In the last Housing and Urban Development report to Congress dated December 2022, the State of Georgia was identified as lagging in several areas as it relates to Homeless Veterans to include:

 Among largely rural CoCs, Hawaii Balance of State and Georgia Balance of State had the highest percentages of veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness (82% and 81%). Cherokee County is part of the Georgia Balance of State.

 Veterans were less likely than all people experiencing homelessness to be in major cities (47% vs. 50%). Rural counties like Cherokee is where we are seeing more homeless Veterans coming to us as we have a viable program to help them.

 Cherokee County is only one of 31counties counting homeless of the 152 rural counties in Georgia. This is a 20% response rate which impacts our ability to obtain grant funding for programs

 Cherokee County does not qualify for VASH or Per Diem housing support for Veterans. We do qualify for SSVF Grants for Veterans with families with children under 17. It typically takes up to 16 weeks to get into the SSVF program. To accept SSVF you currently have to leave Cherokee County as our SSVF provider has no landlord contracts in place and many apartments do not accept government vouchers.

Scramble Information

 Registration 7:30 and Shotgun start at 9:00 on Friday, May 19th

 $400 per team entry

 Mulligans for purchase

 Silent auction to be held throughout the event

 Prizes and raffles for closest to pin on Par 3 Holes

 Breakfast and Lunch provided

 Golf gifts for all players

 Trophies for Flight Winners–Men's, Women's, Mixed, Men’s Sr (70+), and Adaptive

 Hole sponsorships available $100 for one or 3 for $200

 CCHVP is a 501c19 registered non profit Veteran Organization. EIN 58 6067723

 CCHVP has no paid employees or staff. We are 100% volunteer based.

Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program

2023 Golf Edition

Registration/Sponsorship Questions

Jim Lindenmayer

Jlindenmayer80@gmail.com

678.983.7590

Josh Lear

 $10,000 hole in one prize on Hole 17

 PGA long ball hitter on Hole 1

 Other prizes on all par 3’s

Cost $100 per player ($400 per team)

Contact Name:______________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

City:_____________ State______

ZIP:____________Phone:_____________________________

Email:_____________________________________________

Golfer 1: __________________________________________

Golfer 2:

Golfer 3:

Golfer 4:

Credit Cards accepted-(Amex, Visa, MasterCard)

Card Number ______________________________________

Name on Card:_____________________________________

Expiration date : ____/___ (mm/yy)

Card Security Code: __________

Mail to:

Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program

c/o Thomas M. Brady Post 45

160 McClure St., Canton Ga. 30114 (770-479-4405)

community interest

LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA #95 Feb. 23, 2023 – 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: 8 LETTERS:

Alcohol: Glenlivet, Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich are all brands of what kind of liquor?

Government: Who is the current Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board?

Religion: The Apostle Paul wrote the sixth book of the New Testament, which is the longest and first of those he wrote. It is also considered by many biblical scholars as his masterpiece. By what title is that book known?

Baseball: Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees was so well-known by the 1960’s, a cartoon character, Yogi Bear, was allegedly based on his name, though denied by the cartoonists. Berra was later Manager of the Yankees and the Mets. What was Yogi’s real first name? [Bonus Point for his middle name.]

Cartoons: Name the single panel cartoons that have run since 1980 in Parade Magazine, the syndicated Sunday newspaper supplement?

Music: Which musical group had a hit record with the classic rock song, InA-Gadda-Da-Vida?

Sports: Who was the Canadian physical education professor credited with inventing basketball while working at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts?

Military Arts: U.S. Marines, when wearing a dress uniform are required to have the point of their tie, belt buckle and seam of the trousers fly form a straight line. What is the term for this required alignment?

2nd WORD: 8 LETTERS:

Meteorology: Which of the signers of the Declaration of Independence is credited with inventing the lightning rod?

Astronomy: Twice a year, because of the position of the sun relative to the Earth’s equator, night and day are of approximately

equal length. What word is the name of this semi-annual phenomenon?

Georgia: Who was the first European player to win the Master’s Golf Tournament at Augusta, a feat accomplished in 1980?

Computers: Most anyone buying a computer knows to see how much RAM a computer has, but not necessarily ROM. What does ROM stand for?

Country Music: Who is the country music 4-time Grammy Award winner, who was born in New Zealand, holds New Zealand, Australian and American citizenship and is currently married to Nicole Kidman?

Television: Who was the star of the 90’s hit comedy series, Home Improvement?

Movies: Name the 1993 movie, that has become something of a football classic, based on the true story of a student who realized his high school dream of becoming a player on the Notre Dame football team?

Nuclear Science: What Nevada location is rated as the most irradiated, nuclearblasted site on Earth, due to a record 739 nuclear detonations there?

3RD WORD: 4 LETTERS:

Boxing: If one looks at a boxer’s ring record and sees the letters UD as the outcome of a bout, what do the letters UD stand for?

Medicine: The leading cause of death in Western countries for babies under 4 months old is referred to by the acronym SIDS. What is the unabbreviated name for this cause?

History: Who was the North Carolina Senator who chaired the so-called Watergate Committee, officially the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities?

Chemistry: What abundant element has Si as its chemical symbol?

4TH WORD: 3 LETTERS:

Sculpture: Various Native American Tribes in the U.S. and Canada carve upright

sculptures from trees as cultural memorials and markers. These sculptures are frequently painted with colors to highlight their features. What are these wooden sculptures called?

Literature: Who was the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the novels The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, which were both turned into mini Tv miniseries, and also authored the novels, The Caine Mutiny and Youngblood Hawke, both of which were hit movies?

Geography: What city is the capital of the State of Washington?

5TH WORD: 2 LETTERS

Games: On the standard Monopoly Game Board, what is the first railroad a player’s marker can reach at the start of a game?

Marine Life: What is the common name for the species of sea urchins often found on beaches, that are also known as sea cookies, snapper biscuits and pansy shells?

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. Anatomy: What is the anatomical term for the pigmented area of the eye?

T2. Musical Instruments: What is the name of the woodwind instrument that is larger than an oboe and effectively an alto oboe because it is pitched a perfect fifth below a standard oboe?

T3. History: In what year was the StarSpangled Banner officially adopted by Act of Congress and Presidential signature as the National Anthem of the United States of America?

THE VOYAGE OF THE SEAEAGLE (CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH)

Reflection on past experiences in life allows for remarkable and often humbling experiences! Such is the case for this skipper as he reflects on his voyage into Covid 19 in March of 2020. Hindsight matters and serves as a catalyst for growth. Please read on and enjoy the insights gathered by the skipper and crew in an unexpected journey into a new world.

As SeaEagle continued her voyage down the intra-coastal waterways of North Carolina, our remote and isolated location was both reassuring and alarming. Our news feeds and VHF radio chatter revealed changes were occurring in our world. The information we received was difficult to comprehend as the radio crackled about closed marinas, restaurants, and even public restrooms. There was also mention of acute shortages of certain products, most notably toilet paper. Could this really be happening? It was hard to imagine, especially on a normally festive and celebratory time around St. Patrick’s Day.

The crew of SeaEagle battled uncertainty as we approached the public dock in Swansboro, North Carolina, a.k.a. the “Friendly City by the Sea.” After several “go rounds” attributed to swift current, we slid safely into the slip and secured our dock lines. According to our Waterway Guide, Swansboro has a rich history and is known for its eclectic shops and eateries. It is also a mecca for water sports enthusiasts. Not today! As we stepped off SeaEagle and found our way toward the center of town, we detected a quiet and eerie atmosphere. All of the shops and restaurants were officially closed. The town had a spooky and quiet aura about it and the other guests encountered spoke in hushed, subdued tones. Mike, George, and I discussed this on a street corner and agreed the town had a post-apocalyptic feel about it. Cruising sailors are a gregarious lot and we found it difficult to maintain “social distance,” a term to soon become all too familiar in our modern vernacular.

After several days of cruising down the intracoastal way, we were all anxious for connection with others and soon small groups started gathering and seeking solace from each other. While pandemics have occurred often throughout history, this was a challenging first for virtually everyone in town, including us. As groups gathered and discussed the circumstances, bonds began to develop as we all learned about each other’s respective circumstances and challenges. Connection is key to enduring challenges in life and new friendships formed quickly. We soon discovered that food was available in certain restaurants and bathrooms were open at a nearby outdoor café.

Our dinner that evening was special as we talked at length about how our voyage had changed. Sailors are adaptable at sea and those skills came in handy on land. The skipper and

crew had to adapt and improvise our approach to certain tasks if we were to have a successful trip.

The crew of SeaEagle was chosen for a variety of reasons. Living in close confines requires patience, flexibility, a sense of humor, and adaptability. These are all hallmarks of a positive attitude and can make or break your voyage. Moreover, these qualities are key to enduring challenging events both on shore and at sea. Despite our seemingly stressful, even dire circumstances, the crew of SeaEagle remained upbeat and willing to embrace the challenges as they unfolded.

Sailors often face great peril at sea if they make a mistake. Behavior matters on a boat and consequences can be harsh. Life also provides us with unexpected ironies like the one encountered in Swansboro. Our decision to come ashore placed us at greater risk than remaining at sea. Land was no longer our source of refuge. This proved to be a true and unexpected conundrum.

As our connection strengthened during our voyage, another benefit slowly emerged that helped us cope with our changing world, perspective. Seeing the world go by at 5 knots (or less!) affords more time to reflect on life and what matters most. Our view from the cockpit constantly shifts as the miles pass beneath the keel. We see it all, plush waterfront homes, ramshackle huts, derelict vessels, and amazing wildlife. At times our souls are called toward the open sea or toward a tranquil and secure cove. Traveling by sail affords us the ability to connect with nature, embrace physical challenges, and cultivate friendships. These qualities help us all see our world through a different lens and offers a healthier perspective of life.

As our trip unfolded, we encountered numerous problems. Voyaging under sail is sometimes referred to as “the most expensive way to travel third class!” Truth through humor is often telling and all too accurate. That said, as we learned more about the trials ahead, the crew would often migrate toward the cockpit of SeaEagle. This is the most important area on the vessel and somewhat akin to the board room of a corporation. The cockpit is where the decisions happen, both good and bad! Each morning we would begin by discussing our goals and plans for the day. What was our next destination? What navigation hazards or weather factors would we face? What steps did we need to make to safely reach our destination? Goals and planning were key elements of our trip and essential to a safe outcome.

As the skipper and author of this article, I am thankful for the experiences aboard SeaEagle. In the end, I noted an obvious irony that I had overlooked as we sailed into a tempest

that would change our world forever, the onset of Covid 19. I had spent considerable time, money, and resources to insure our physical well-being on board. SeaEagle bristled with safety gear. Life rafts, flares, floatation devices, radar, fire extinguishers, and throw bags were ready for use in the event of an emergency. However, none of these items were helpful in the onset of a pandemic.

In the end, it was our internal resources or resiliency skills that proved most beneficial during our voyage. The ability to connect with others, adapt our behavior, maintain a positive attitude, keep perspective, and plan/set goals were essential internal tools for a safe voyage. The five skills mentioned in this article are key components of resiliency, the ability to adapt and overcome adversity in your life. Sailor or not, these tools can be useful for your voyage through life.

The world we departed from underwent major changes in just a week. It would require adjustment on our part. After docking SeaEagle in Hampstead, North Carolina we rented a car and started the journey home. As the miles ticked away, the changes were obvious. Traffic was light, even as we approached Atlanta. Restaurants, stores, and schools were closed. What a difference one week can make as the skipper and crew of SeaEagle voyaged into a world. A new norm was in place, and we were ready. Our journey from Virginia to North Carolina had changed us for the better. It was good to be home!

Join us next month to learn more about the final resiliency factor that helped us during our voyage. In the interim, if you want more information about resiliency, visit my website: www.ResilientHorizons.com or email John@ ResilientHorizons.com

About the Author: John Poidevant is a Lake Arrowhead resident, retired school psychologist and current President of Resilient Horizons. He is author of the recent Amazon Best Seller, Into the Vortex: A Tale of Resiliency.

John is an American Sailing Association Certified Sailing Instructor and is affiliated with Kingdom Yachts Sailing Club (KYSC) in Waleska, Georgia.

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TRVIA ANSWERS | 5 WORDS: SPELLING FEBRUARY USES TWO RS

1st WORD: 8 LETTERS: SPELLING

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_malt_Scotch

POWELL, JEROME https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Powell

EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_the_Romans

LAWRENCE PETER BERRA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi_Berra; https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi_Bear

LAUGH PARADE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laugh_Parade

IRON BUTTERFLY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

NAISMITH, JAMES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball

GIG LINE https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/gig+line

2nd WORD: 8 LETTERS: FEBRUARY

FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin

EQUINOX https://www.dictionary.com/browse/equinox

BALLESTEROS, SEVE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seve_Ballesteros

READ ONLY MEMORY https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-rom-958317

URBAN, KEITH https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Urban

ALLEN, TIM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Improvement_(TV_series)

RUDY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Improvement_(TV_series)

YUCCA FLAT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca_Flat

3RD WORD: 4 LETTERS: USES

UNANIMOUS DECISION https://www.allacronyms.com/UD/Unanimous_Decision

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIDS

ERVIN, SAM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_Watergate_ Committee

SILICON https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon

4TH WORD: 3 LETTERS: TWO

TOTEM POLES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totem_pole

WOUK, HERMAN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Wouk OLYMPIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia,_Washington

5TH WORD: 2 LETTERS RS

READING RAILROAD https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7wlxjXuxNtQ/TKvgAwCiu-I/ AAAAAAAAABU/ckZGGPcOvC0/s1600/monopoly.jpg

SAND DOLLARS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_dollar

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. UVEA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvea

T2. ENGLISH HORN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cor_anglais

T3. 1931 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

READING FOR THE AGES

The Things They Carried

Tim O’Brien | Houghton Mifflin

by Jeanne Schwartz

This book, originally published in 1990, is a collection of linked stories that paint a vivid picture of the Vietnam War, as told by the author and his fictional counterpart, First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross.

It is an immersive book. One that will stay with you, whether this is your first read or your fifth. And this review will make liberal use of quotes from the book, because the writing speaks for itself.

The Things They Carried has visceral impact because it mimics the chaos of war. The use of real place names, and inclusion of Tim O’Brien as a protagonist blurs fiction and non-fiction. And stories are told from first person, second person and third person, contributing to the disorientation that suffused the men of the fictional – but not really – Alpha Company, and to the hallucinatory line between reality and fiction.

Called “a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of story-telling,” the book begins with the title story, “The Things They Carried.”

This story sets the table by piling on the weight of the tangible and intangible things carried by soldiers in the Vietnam war. The list starts with the endless number of required items in their packs: P-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, dog tags, mosquito repellant, sewing kits, Military Payment Certificates, etc., and lists the weight of each item.

Next are the things they chose to carry, in order to maintain the things that kept them individuals. These items shed light on each soldier’s personality: three pairs of socks and a can of Dr. Scholl’s foot powder as a precaution against trench foot; condoms; a diar; comic books; a grandfather’s old hunting hatchet, etc. Ted Lavender, whose death is a central part of the story, carried 6 or 7 ounces of premium dope. First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letters from a girl back home, that were not love letters, but made Cross hopeful.

And also, “they shared the weight of memory. They took up what others could no longer bear. Often, they carried each other, the wounded or weak.”

The feelings of the soldiers are put out there in truth: things that perhaps you never heard from people in your life who have come back from war, because the experience is buried and the memories are too painful. Tim O’Brien shares:

“For the most part they carried themselves with poise, a kind of dignity. Now and then, however, there were times of panic, when they squealed or wanted to squeal but couldn't, when they twitched and made moaning sounds and covered their heads and said Dear Jesus and flopped around on the earth and fired their weapons blindly and cringed and sobbed and begged for the noise to stop and went wild and made stupid promises to themselves and to God and to their mothers and fathers, hoping not to die. In different ways, it happened to all of them.”

One member of the company describes seeing fellow soldier Ted Lavender die: “It was like watching a rock drop to the ground.” The men carry him to a chopper and then smoke his dope.

The soldiers respond to the trauma of death by dealing out terrible, mindless death to others. It's an endless, awful cycle.

Of the 15 stories in the book, the ones that spoke the loudest to me were “On the Rainy River” and “How to Tell a True War Story.”

“On the Rainy River” is the story of Tim O’Brien’s internal struggle when he received his draft notice: should he go to Canada, just an eight - hour drive away? Or go to fight. “It was a moral split. I couldn’t make up my mind. I feared the war, yes, but I also feared exile.” At the Tip Top Lodge, on the Rainy River, over whose banks lay Canada, Tim met a man who was the “hero of his life.” He stayed for six days with 81-year-old Elroy Berdahl, who accepted Tim into his quiet routine without fuss or ceremony. Tim made his decision. After the war he observed “I survived but it’s not a happy ending. I was a coward. I went to the war.”

“How to Tell a True War Story” deals with the fog of unreality and how stories of specific incidents are never reliable.

What is and is not a true war story? In the midst of the war stories told in this chapter are interspersed lessons for deciding:

“A true story is never moral… if a story seems moral, do not believe it.”

“You can tell a war story if it embarrasses you…send guys to war and they come home talking dirty.”

“And in the end, really, there's nothing much to say about a true war story, except maybe "Oh."

In the end, this book will make you say, “Oh.”

The book is widely considered one of the best war novels of its time. It was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. More recently, the book was included among Amazon.com’s “List of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime.” It was credited as the inspiration for a National Veterans Art Museum exhibit of the same name in Chicago.

Keeping Undesirables Away This Season

Spring has sprung! The possibilities this time of year are endless for those who love gardening and being outdoors. Yes, Mother Nature has a funny way of reminding us who’s in charge though, as April can still bring freezing temperatures across the south east. But while homeowners are busy dusting off patio furniture, mowing lawns and tending to busy bird feeders, the things we don’t enjoy are emerging this time of year too!

With warmer, wetter weather comes mosquitoes, snakes, and deer. Be ready to keep these pests away with these few, simple tasks.

University of Georgia Extension Service and others share the following acronym to help homeowners control wildlife damage. “HERL method includes a step-by-step approach to addressing a damage problem: H - habitat modification or harassment; E - exclusion, including fencing; R - repellent or removal; and, finally, L - lethal control.”

Mosquitoes

Ƚ Control them naturally by making adjustments to the surrounding landscape. Larvae need standing water, so eliminate the water that ponds on tarps, in buckets and pots, or in clogged gutters.

Ƚ For water features like ponds and birdbaths, invest in Mosquito Dunks. They’re safe for birds and fish.

Ƚ Have an oscillating fan running while

enjoying time outdoors.

Ƚ Rather than treating the entire outdoor area indiscriminately, keep repellents like Off, Deet or Skin So Soft on hand.

Ƚ Finally, avoid dark clothing. Yep! Apparently that’s what they’re attracted to. Who knew?!

Snakes

Ƚ They’re going to be active in landscapes near water no matter what, so expect to see them.

Ƚ Know the difference between the ‘good’ guys and the venomous snakes. The four venomous snakes found in this area are copperhead, cottonmouth, coral snake and timber rattlesnake.

Ƚ When working around thick ground cover, water, or brush, make as much noise as possible to scare them away.

Ƚ Eliminate brush, lumber and junk piles near the house and common areas. These places are protected and safe from predators.

Ƚ Eliminate their food source, which may be small rodents. Have an extermination company out to help if rats and mice are a problem.

Ƚ Do NOT toss mothballs outside as repellents! It is a violation of pesticide laws and is therefore illegal, to endanger humans and other mammals outside in this manner.

Deer

Ƚ This is where the HERL method comes in handy! Harassment would include sounds and dogs on the property.

Ƚ Exclusion, which includes fencing, can be costly but is often effective if built tall enough. Recently on my radio show, a wildlife management specialist said to monitor the paths they take through the yard, and keep the plants that they like to browse out of those areas.

Ƚ Many repellents use smell and taste to deter deer. Scented repellents often employ a rotten egg smell or coyote urine. Believe it or not, deer are picky about taste and texture.

Ƚ For a thoughtful list of plants that deer don’t prefer, visit the University of Georgia Extension website, and search “deer” in their publications.

Ashley Frasca is host of the radio show Green and Growing, heard on 95.5 WSB Radio every Saturday from 6-9:00 a.m. For gardening tips, information, and advice, follow her Facebook page: Facebook.com/greenandgrowingwsb

POLLEN

Yuck. It comes in through the window, the window that is open so you can smell the sweet smells of spring.

It comes in on your clothes after working in the garden. It comes in from your garage where it has been hitch hiking on your car for the past 2 weeks.

However it is not the only yuck in your house. Dust, mold, little bugs and other trash can find its way into your vents and settle in your ductwork.

How do you keep your ductwork clean in order to keep that yuck out of the air that you are breathing?

Well, to start with you can change the filter on your furnace on a regular basis. Almost all of the air in your house passes through the filter at some point, keeping the filter clean can help keep your air clean.

But what about cleaning those ducts?

You know they are just loaded with yuck. What’s the deal with duct cleaning?

Here are a couple of things you should know about cleaning your ducts, or as I like to call, ‘Duct Sucking”.

Ƚ Maybe one of the biggest scams in the home services field unfortunately, centers on cleaning your duct work. I am talking about carpet cleaning companies that say they can clean your air ducts for some really cheapo amount – and by the I mean like $49.95 - “As long as we are here” then all they do is vacuum around your registers and if you are lucky they stick the vacuum 2 ft. into your duct.

Ƚ For your information – a good thorough duct cleaning by a professional will run you in your average sized home $500 - $600.

While I don’t generally give out prices here I will in this instance to illustrate A – that it is a serious procedure that calls for serious money and 2 – to show you how ridiculous and how little work or good you will get out of a $49.95 deal.

This is really when you should absolutely have your ducts cleaned:

Ƚ Immediately after you move into a newly built home. Lots of construction debris, saw dust, dry wall scraps, and Doritos bags end up in the duct work of a newly build home.

Ƚ And after that every 4-6 years. Lemme repeat that, every 4-6 YEARS is sufficient.

(This is unless you have someone in the house with breathing problems. If that is the case, then you should get your hvac man/lady out to your house to upgrade your furnace filtration situation. That is money better spent than on a yearly or every two year duct cleaning scam.)

I will repeat: every 4-6 years. The beauty of this is that a good, honest, reputable duct cleaning company will agree that it is not a yearly maintenance project, and that you can go years in between cleanings. One more thing. A quality duct cleaning company will/should clean your drier vents too. Hey - they are also ducts...

If your duct suckers can pass the mustard on all that, you are on to a good one. Get your ducts cleaned. Then do it again.

In 2029.

WEATHER BY CHRISTINA

Waiting to plant until after Easter?

Tax Day may be a better rule of thumb!

Easter’s calendar date is variable, so a better rule of thumb may be to wait to plant sensitive plants until after Tax Day. Spring temperatures in Atlanta are highly variable, and a wise gardener should always note which plants are more cold hardy versus tender during a cold snap.

The old adage “wait to plant until Easter” is usually good advice, however Easter’s calendar date varies year after year -- and some years, it is as early as March 23!

That lines up with the average last spring freeze date for the Atlanta area, but the latest freeze on record did occur on April 25, 1910. With that said, the majority of the killing freezes should be done before April 15, which is Tax Day -- so perhaps that is the better “rule of thumb” date!

WHY THE EXTRA CAUTION AROUND THE SPRING FREEZE?

Often, temperatures will swell in February and March before dropping in early April. This happened in 2007 when temperatures trended well above average in March before crashing into the low to mid 20s in early April.

The April 6-9, 2007 killing freeze arrived just in time for the Easter holiday, when temperatures dropped into the mid 20s as far south as Middle Georgia.

According to NOAA, the Easter 2007 freeze resulted in a state-wide agricultural production value loss of $257.5 million, with peaches, blueberries and apples experiencing the most freeze damage.

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