Lake Arrowhead Living
JUNE TO JULY 2023
This beautiful shot of Lake Arrowhead's Pavilion was captured and submitted by resident Tony Williams.
New Construction | Remodeling | Basements | Bathrooms | Kitchens | Additions | Decks www.danielshomesvcs.com • 770-598-1379 • dhsllc150@gmail.com Daniel’s Home Services, LLC DESIGN – BUILD LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR “What a great partner for my major renovation” —K.S. Lake Arrowhead “When in need of a home improvement, I search no further.” —S.H. Lake Arrowhead “I wouldn’t change a thing” —S.S. BridgeMill “I couldn’t be happier with the job Daniel and his crew did” —L.S. Lake Arrowhead BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE Owner, Daniel Johnson, serving you since 2007
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
MADISON LITTLE Activities Director activities@lakearrowheadga.com
GOLF PRO SHOP 770.721.7902 | golf@lakearrowheadga.com
HIGHLANDS GRILL 770.721.7900 x 3 | dining@lakearrowheadga.com
JASON DANNEMAN Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director
770.721.7900 x 3 | jdanneman@lakearrowheadga.com
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 Co-Director of Security
770.721.7911
JOE SATTERFIELD Co-Director of Security 770.721.7917
REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE
770.720.2700
BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.797.7026 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com
LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Robert McGurk
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
CONTACT US TODAY! 770-623-6220
info@frontporchatlanta.com
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JULY
BAND: Band Waleska
JUNE
FOOD
The Hoagie Shack LOCATION: Marina
JULY 22
BAND: Ace Suggs
FOOD TRUCK: Vietnamese Mobil LOCATION: Marina
JUNE 24
BAND: Mackie Creek
FOOD TRUCK: Tornado Potato & BBQ
LOCATION: Clubhouse Lawn
AUGUST 5
BAND: Surrender Hill
FOOD TRUCK: Habenero’s Taqueria
LOCATION: Marina
page 4 Bring your cooler, lawn chairs, blanket & friends. SUMMER CONCERTS 6-9pm FIFTH ANNUAL LakeArrowhead Dr Arrowridge Arrowridge Deer Trail HawksTrail MARINA SALES & INFORMATION CENTER CLUBHOUSE HIGHLANDS VISTA MODEL HOME 142 HAWKS TRAIL | LOT 28 GREAT FESTIVAL PARK SANCTUARY COVE 770-720-2700 | LAKEARROWHEADGA.COM | 2419 Lake Arrowhead Drive | Waleska, GA 30183
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Drive your decorated boat to the Thomas's Dock from 10:0011:00 AM (house with the cable car east of Goose Island) SO, THAT WE CAN GET YOUR DETAILS PLUS TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR DECORATED BOAT FOR THE MAGAZINE. Parade begins at 11:00 AM; lineup near Goose Island behind the leader. Route follows the shoreline in the NO WAKE ZONE AT IDLE SPEED IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION (starts at Goose Island, heads north, ends at the Narrows).
BEACH BASH POOL PARTY
JULY 15TH JOIN US AT Great Festival POOL FOR MUSIC, GAMES, AND DANCING!
12PM
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page 8 activities & events L a k e Arrowhead FarmersM ar k e t J U N E 2 8 T H A N D J U L Y 1 9 T H 4 : 0 0 P M | G R E A T F E S T I V A L P A R K FRESH GOODS CRAFTS AND MORE H i k i n g a n d H i s t o r y w i t h D o n n a J U N E 2 4 T H | 8 A M E M A I L M L I T T L E @ L A K E A R R O W H E A D G A . C O M T O R E S E R V E Y O U R S P O T T O D A Y N O T A M E M B E R O F T H E H I K I N G C L U B Y E T ? G O T O H T T P : / / W W W L A K E A R R O W H E A D C L U B N E T / I M A G E S / H I K I N G C L U B W A I V E R R U L E S R E G S P D F A N D S I G N U P T O D A Y ! C H E R O K E E L O O P T R A I L LIVE L i v e M u s i c w i t h S c o t t P u c k e t t JOIN US AT THE CLUBHOUSE FOR LIVE MUSIC AND GREAT FOOD! J U L Y 2 8 T H | 7 P M
page 9 Spirits. Beer. Wine Good Variety. Low Prices. 6839 Reinhardt College Pkwy Suite 104 | Waleska, GA 30183 770-224-9771 Waleska Liquor is Now Open We offer monthly specials | Support Your Local Business Large Variety of Cigars
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.
N. GA Hospice
Father's Day Scramble
Callaway Demo Day
June 14
June 17
June 24
Red, White & Blue Scramble July 4
Member-Member
Club Championship
Brimmer Highlands Cup
Shriner's Hospital Tournament
Aeration
Points Championship
Golfing Fore Children
LA / Bridgemill Challenge
Member-Guest
Turkey Shoot
3 Kings Tournament
July 22-23
August 12-13
August 18-19
August 24
September 5 & 6
September 22
September 29
October 14 & 15
October 21 & 22
November 11
December 9
page 10 golf news
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WHITE, AND BLUE 4 person scramble FLIGHTED AFTER PLAY 8 AM
page 12 LAKEARROWHEADGA.COM | 770-720-2700 *Referral must register with homeowner’s name clearly noted on the registration card on their first visit. If not provided, no referral fee shall be due and payable. For new referrals only. Referral American Express Gift Card shall be provided within 30 days of the closing of the referred purchaser’s home. For contracts on inventory homes listed in FMLS at the time of contract written on or before June 30, 2023. 1099 for tax purposes is required. Information is believed accurate but not warranted and is subject to changes, omissions, errors, prior sales and withdrawal without notice. 05-31-23 As a Lake Arrowhead homeowner, you already know how fabulous Lake Life is! So go ahead…let your friends & family see what they’re missing: mountain views, pristine lake, golf, exceptional amenities, high quality homes and so much more. Simply spread the word and get rewarded! Share Your Summer Escape
Our first events of the season were off to a great start. We had beautiful weather for both the initial monthly, First-Thursday 18 hole individual play Cat Fight, and for the initial monthly 3rd-Thursday Themed Event, a 9 hole-2 person scramble.
Not only did we have beautiful weather for these two events we also had a good turnout for each. To add to the positive firsts, may I say my group played well on the usually challenging first hole in both events!
The Cat Fights, on the first Thursday of each month will be held through October. Each is handicapped and point based, with pick up your ball after a double bogey. Players do not need a handicap to play, though points will likely be assigned more accurately for those who have one. Fifteen players participated in the first Cat Fight with payouts from the $5 buyin to the top four players. Suzie Champitto was the champ and took home 1st place followed by Paula Hall for 2nd, while Roz Waldron and your Author tied for 3rd. After play, all enjoyed lunch and socializing with friends on the Clubhouse patio.
Our first themed event was the Tee-off Toga Party. Several of the attending 15 dressed in their finest of Togas and a few of us, admittedly myself included, dressed otherwise, as is optional, with no Togas readily available..
As a 2 person 9 hole scramble, one can count on your partner for a little help, because in a scramble after both team members hit, the next shot is played from their choice of the
better shot. I certainly got help and the format let us move quickly along to enjoy the day. In fact, so quickly, we were in the Clubhouse for an early lunch and the announcement of the top 3 teams! First place Christy Stewart and Cynthia Samuels, second place Grace Kreft and Jan Garbiel and third place to Patti Adams and your Author.
We hope you can join us for the first and third Thursday events. The buy in for all events is just $5 plus the regular Highlands Course fees. Players need to be a member of the LGA to play in those special (and very enjoyable) events. However ladies, non-members can join us on our Monday play days at 3:30 p.m., for 9 holes casual play with social hour to follow and/or Thursdays mornings at 9 a.m. for 18 holes. Those play dates are a terrific introduction to LGA, and, as you’ll find, show that the skills of LGA Members fall into all categories. Our play opportunities are for fun and a great way to make new friends. We are gladly welcoming new members.
Call the clubhouse at 770-721 7902 to sign up!.
The season is just starting, so join us and get your game on!
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LALGA APRIL EVENTS by Ruth Nunes
Tee-Off Toga Party
Joan. Patti, Carla, Ruth
Arra, Jan, Linda, Paula
golf news
Cat Fight
happenings at the grill
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.
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basil, pesto,
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. Classic Pepperoni 11
favorite, topped with pepperoni and
Caprese 10
fresh tomatoes, basil mozzarella BBQ Chicken 13 bbq sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion
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pineapple, bacon, red onion
kalamata
Greek 15
olives, feta, roasted red peppers, red onion
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sauce, steak, caramelized mushrooms,onions, bleu cheese
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SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Cherokee County, Georgia has recently adopted an ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The full ordinance is available at ShortTermRentalOrdinanceCherokeeCounty20210806.pdf (cherokeega.com), but we wanted to make each property owner aware of this ordinance and have highlighted a few of the key points in the ordinance.
1. The purpose of the ordinance is to establish standards for short-term rentals of privately-owned residential structures rented to transient occupants, minimize adverse effects of short-term rental uses on surrounding residential neighborhoods, and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods.
2. A certificate is required to lawfully rent, operate, or advertise any property for short-term rental.
a. Owners must apply to the Cherokee County Development Services Center on an annual basis for a certificate.
b. Certificates require an initial administration fee and annual renewal fees.
3. The Certificate number must be listed in any advertisement for the rental of the property.
4. No short-term rental shall offer more than five (5) bedrooms for rent.
5. The use of outdoor speakers by short-term rentals is prohibited.
6. The number of occupants shall not exceed two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons.
7. The short-term rental must have parking off the street sufficient for one car for each bedroom being rented. Parking shall only be on designated hard surfaced areas.
8. Quiet hours are 12:00 a.m. midnight to 7:00 a.m. daily, 12:00 a.m. midnight Saturday to 1:00 p.m. Sunday).
9. The Cherokee County Marshal’s office (678.493.4080) is tasked with enforcement of the ordinance
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.
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.
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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.
WELCOME NEW PROPERTY OWNERS
Carter, Kalee
Carter, Gabe
Sims, Alia
Sims, Alban
Geiger, Kay
ATL Rural Land LLC
Mercure, John
Mercure, Beth
Gooden, Diona Marie
Gooden, Delanna Marie
Gooden, Roger
Gowens, Robert Bennett
Wood, Michael
Wood, Jennifer
Wimer, Susan
Dorr, Samantha
Varley, Nolina
Moran, Kip
Ollila, Chris Michael
Ollila, Katherine Scarlett
Kelly, Karen Eileen
Robertson, Marianne
Morin, John
Morin, Gail
Littler, Tiffany
Herman, Lisa
Herman, Stephen
Easter, Trust Julie
Easter, Robert
Ayres, Jon
Ayres, Kristal
Pressas, Steven
Pressas, Wendy
Thomas, Jr. Trust Robert Edward
Thoma, Stephen
Thoma, Ramy
Ford, Jeanne
Ford, Randy
TTSN Lake, LLC
Burgess, Stephen
Burgess, Kathryn (Kitty)
CLW & Sons, LLC
Parker, Janet
Price, J. Kevin
Price, Susan
Foxfire St, LLC
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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.
page 18 club business WORSHIP Sundays at 10:30 AM WEBSITE lachurch.org EMAIL lakearrowheadchurch@gmail.com ADDRESS 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive WORSHIP Sundays at 10:30 AM WEBSITE lachurch.org EMAIL lakearrowheadchurch@gmail.com ADDRESS 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive Waleska, GA 30183 PHONE 770.479.3886
MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Play year-round on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, weather permitting. 1:30pm during colder months (November through April) and 9:30am during the warmer months (May through October). Format: after 4 games, then teams rotate players. Otherwise ITF Rules of Tennis apply.
All players are welcome to join, level is approximately B5 ALTA and 3.0-3.5 USTA. Courts are reserved for this Doubles group during the times mentioned previously. If you would like to join, please send your name and CELL phone number to Jill Rose (770-313-0073). You will be added to our telephone message list which goes out the night before each match and you will be able to see who has signed up to play for that day. This will also let you know if there are at least 4 people available for that day. Please come join the fun with us.
TENNIS 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.
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
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sports & fitness
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scenes from Kahoot Trivia
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LAKE ARROWHEAD WOMEN'S ACTIVITY CLUB by Donna Gallagher, LA WAC's Secretary
The lovely ladies of the Lake Arrowhead Women’s Activity Club had a wonderful luncheon at Big Door Vineyards in White, GA. The view was breathtaking, the food was delicious and the wine was fabulous. Sharon, the manager at Big Door Vineyards, took great care of us. She was very helpful in recommending wines and offering samples for those of us that were indecisive. Founders, and childhood friends, Rodney Alldredge and Ray Parker also stopped by to give us a history of their vineyards and recount how they got into the grape growing business.
We know how to have fun at our monthly outings! Lake Arrowhead Women's Activity Club annual dues are $10. If you are interested in joining, send your check (made payable to WAC) to our treasurer Tommy Simmons at 284 Hillside Drive. Please include your name, email and phone number. We’d love to have you join us!
Reinhardt Happenings
so much to do right down the road!
Children’s Book Readings at the Funk Heritage Center: https://georgiahighcountry.org/event/books-with-bennett-bear/all/
MFA Summer Readings:
https://www.reinhardt.edu/2023-reinhardt-university-mfa-summer-reading-schedule/
Visit The Funk Heritage Center
Open Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Visit Freeman Hill Library
Open Monday-Thursday: 8am-11pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 1pm-5pm Sunday: 2pm-11pm
The Funk Heritage Center and Hill Freeman Library are open to the public.
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READING FOR THE AGES
by Jeanne Schwartz
Horse: A Novel | Geraldine Brooks | Viking, June, 202
“Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t.” -
Horse is a story about a racehorse born in 1850 with the name Darley, but who became Lexington. It is also the story of Jarrett, Darley’s groom and then trainer, who spent his life as a slave, and thus was variously named “Warfield’s Jarret” or “Ten Broeck’s Jarrett.” And it is the story of those in their orbit, and those who painted Lexington, and later studied and celebrated a horse who was described this way by a journalist for Turf, Field, and Stream:
“He was as far superior to all horses that had gone before him as the vertical blaze of a tropical sun is superior to the faint and scarcely distinguishable glimmer of the most distant star.”
High praise. And high praise from me for Geraldine Brooks’ excellent new novel, her first in 8 years, and 20 years after the book “Year of Wonders” introduced me to her as an author and made me a fan. This is a novel, and the modernday characters are fictional, but the historical facts are true. Even today you can visit the International Museum of the Horse in Kentucky to see Lexington.
The story opens in 2019, with Theo, who is a PhD. candidate in art history. He has pulled a painting of a horse out of the neighbor’s trash in D.C and is pitching its study as his thesis. His eventual girlfriend Jess is a zoologist who manages an osteology prep lab at the Smithsonian, and is busy articulating a skeleton marked “Horse” that has been pulled out the attic where it has been gathering dust for years.
The two are an unlikely match: Theo is an upper crust Yalie, son of diplomats, Black, and wary. Jess is an Aussie from Sydney who has, only through a series of coincidences, ended up at The Smithsonian, following her lifelong passion for studying animal skeletons. She suspects him of trying to steal her bicycle, but becomes enamored of his Australian Kelpie Clancy. He bristles at her “hostile micro-aggression.” She takes offense at his high-brow aloofness. But together, they puzzle over the coincidences between his found painting and her found skeleton, and their story develops.
Sliding back in time to 1850, Jarrett is present as Alice Corneal foals the colt who will start life as Darley. Jarrett’s father had received the horse as a gift from their owner Warfield, after earning enough to buy his freedom (but not Jarrett’s). He does entrust the young horse to Jarrett, and it is soon apparent that Darley is a born racer. But after Darley’s first win, the horse – and Jarrett – are sold: threats based on an obscure rule that prevents Negroes from entering a horse
in a race forced the sale.
Jarrett and the horse now known as Lexington are as bonded as a human and animal can be, reading eachothers’ signals expertly. Their new owner is no fool, and sees how well Lexington does under Jarret’s care. Their story develops.
Others affect the eventual discovery of the history of Lexington; painters, art dealers, people associated with Lexington’s progeny. (Lexington covered 960 mares, resulting in 575 foals, many of whom went on to be outstanding champions, four winning the Belmont Stakes and three winning the Preakness – Preakness himself was a Lexington foal). A visiting researcher at the Smithsonian tells Jess that “Horse” is THE horse, the greatest racing stallion in American turf history, identifiable by an abnormality in his skeleton.
Thomas J. Scott, a minor equestrian painter and journalist, is also a peripheral player. His paintings are designed to “give a man a likeness that shows not just how beautiful the horse looks, but how beautiful it feels to him.”
The book feels fast paced simply because there are so many characters and stories across the timeline. It delivers the simple joy of reading an author who creates characters readers care about and telling their stories.
It doesn’t hurt that Brooks is a terrific author. She imbues her characters with authentic voices: Jarrett’s way of moving through life is summed up this way: “It wasn’t a good idea to speak without putting a deal of thought into it. Words could be snares. Less of them you laid out there, less likely they could trap you up.” And her descriptions are delightful: “As fall advanced, the air lost its furry breath and freshened.”
Enjoy.
In 1855, Lexington’s owner organized the first race against time rather than against a field of horses on the track, to showcase Lexington’s speed and cement the horse’s reputation. The horse crossed the finish line just seven minutes, 19 and three-quarter seconds. That world speed record would last two decades. The American Watch Company wanted to tap the resulting enthusiasm. They didn't make the stopwatch that timed Lexington, but they were the first to design and mass-produce the stopwatch, christening it “the sporting watch.”
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Mark Twain
Scouting for Summer Pests!
Warmer temperatures mean summer fun, but they also bring pests to the garden and landscape. Fortunately, gardeners and homeowners spend more time outside tending to things this time of year and are able to spot some of these common pests before they become a major issue! Here are just a few to defend against.
Nothing is more heart breaking than tending to summer vegetable plants and then having them ravaged in just a matter of days. While humidity in the South is inviting for many diseases, especially on tomato plants, one thing gardeners can control is the tomato hornworm. This fat, green worm looks like something out of Alice in Wonderland, and it is anything but cute. Just one or two per tomato plant can strip it of its leaves in a matter of days. Rather than using a chemical, these guys can be plucked right off the plant by hand and then left for the birds to enjoy. Other than humans, some natural enemies to tomato hornworm are wasps and praying mantis, so you can often depend on nature to take its course.
To prevent damage by tomato hornworm, gardeners must scout plants carefully every few days, as the pest’s green color blends right in with leaves. A full sized tomato hornworm is typically an inch and a half to two inches long. If infestations are great,Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) sprays are acceptable for organic control.
A favorite plant for Japanese beetles are roses, but this pest will feed on many ornamental plants and even trees throughout the summer. They’re easily identified by their iridescent green color, and the damage they cause is hard to ignore. They eat leaves down to just the veins, leaving them looking skeletonized. The effectiveness of using the yellow Japanese beetle traps is debated because, while trapping some, it may also draw a large, unwanted population to the landscape. Place the traps away from susceptible plants, and remove the trap once it’s got activity on it. Chemical control is possible to suppress them, but elimination is difficult. Read and follow pesticide labels for application amounts and timing to mitigate the risk to other, desirable insects.
Noticing yellow or browning in spots of the lawn, or perhaps soft, spongy spots? This can be damage by chipmunks, birds, and especially moles, which feed on earthworms underground. Most creatures dig up spots in the grass, but moles tunneling underneath certainly affect larger areas in the lawn by pushing soil up! Their tunnels can span an entire yard. Reducing watering and stomping the tunnels down to redirect moles are often effective methods, but are ones that need constant attention. Traps are available to stop them from tunneling, but caution must be used and the homeowner educated so as to not harm or injure the wrong animal.
April and May brought thousands of questions into county extension offices statewide about strange, toothpick-like growths coming out of the trunks of many trees- commonly figs, crape myrtles and maples. Ambrosia beetle bores into unhealthy, often weakened and thin-barked trees around the turn of spring, and what is seen along the trunk is the sawdust kicked out of the holes they’ve bored. Over the summer, a second generation will emerge from affected tree trunks to scout out more trees to continue their lifecycle. Once this damage is spotted, it is important to cut away the affected limbs or trunks and remove and either bag or burn them. Proper tree care, health, and maintenance are the best defenses against problems like this. Certified arborists can also be consulted about preventative sprays for vulnerable trees.
And finally, there’s not a person on this planet who cares formosquitoes as they try and enjoy summer fun! Keys to reducing mosquitoes are eliminating standing water in common areas and in clogged gutters and using Mosquito Dunks in desired water, like ponds and birdbaths. They’re deemed safe for birds and fish. Consider an oscillating fan while relaxing outdoors. And rather than treating your entire outdoor area, treat yourself with repellents like Off, Deet or Skin So Soft. Lastly, make some adjustments to how you get dressed! Avoid dark clothing and strongly scented soaps. Apparently that’s what they’re most attracted to. Who knew?!
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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
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WANT HELP STAYING COOL? GET OUT YOUR LAWN MOWER…
I recently received the following question.
Dave - In an effort to make our a/c unit less conspicuous in the backyard my wife has allowed plants to grow up around it. I tried to tell her that this is potentially bad for the unit but she doesn’t agree.
We’ve agreed to let you decide. Help! John in Lithia Springs
So, first of all – this is what I really love, the entire sanctity of a marriage hinging on my word. Sorry wife, I’m on John’s side on this one and here’s why.
Your a/c unit needs to be able to breathe. It takes fresh air in on the sides and exhausts hot air out of the top. It also needs room to be services and washed.
Therefore your unit should be clear of any obstructions, from plants to more permanent structures like a fence or your house for at least 18” on every side.
Not only that, but in case someone thinks you should build a deck over the unit, there should be at least 5 ft. of clearance on the top of the unit as well.
So John, keep the area around your a/c unit clean and clear of debris. If you want to make your wife happy, feel free to plant and maintain some nice shrubbery about 3 ft. away from the unit.
Just make sure you leave room for the service man to get to your unit. Also leave room for your tent so that you will have a place to sleep.
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Grab your hammer and join the show! In Atlanta, 404.872.0750 or 1.800.972.8255. Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Dave Baker is WSB’s resident household repair and home improvement expert! He provides a multitude of tips and advice on planning, building and fixing up around the house. Follow Dave on his Facebook page: Facebook.com/thehomefixitpage
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WEATHER BY CHRISTINA
Summer pop up storms can bring some of the worst weather of the year
Afternoon “pop up” thunderstorms are common this time of year, courtesy of our area’s warm and humid conditions. But sometimes, these pop up storms can be strong enough to produce wind damage -- including downed trees and powerlines. Some of the worst weather of the year can occur in the late spring and summer months as these storms produce torrential downpours as well as frequent lightning, and winds strong enough to topple trees.
But what makes a storm strong enough to be considered “severe”?
SEVERE STORM CRITERIA
A “bad storm” can be rather intense to drive through, and the thunder can be rather loud, but a thunderstorm is considered “severe” if it produces any of the following:
Ƚ Wind gusts 58 mph or greater (Why 58 mph? Because the traditional wind speed unit is knots, and 50 knots converts to 58 mph.)
Ƚ Hail that is 1 inch in diameter or greater (the size of a U.S. quarter)
Ƚ Tornado(es)
What are the main impacts from severe thunderstorms?
Lightning: While lightning is not a criterion for classifying a storm as severe, a “lightning jump” or large increase of lightning strikes in a short amount of time can signify a rapidly strengthening thunderstorm. These thunderstorms contain strong updrafts, or upward moving winds, that push water droplets and ice crystals higher in the atmosphere. Along the way, friction between the rain drops and ice crystals produce different static charges in the cloud, and lightning discharges the static electrical build up within the storm cloud. The more lightning strikes within a storm, the stronger the updrafts and more than likely the stronger the winds associated with the storm.
Wind Damage: High winds are the main impacts from severe thunderstorms. Wind gusts as high as 58 mph or greater have the potential to knock down and uproot trees, down power lines, and cause structural damage to homes and buildings.
Often, in the late spring and summer, damaging winds within a thunderstorm are due to downbursts, which are rapidly-moving downward columns of rain-cooled air.
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