May / June 2024

Lake Arrowhead Living

MAY TO JUNE 2024

This lovely shot of Lake Arrowhead was captured by resident Tony Williams

VOTE DOUDS for Chief Magistrate Judge in the Republican Primary

May 21 will be the last day to vote in the only contested County-level race.

Greg Douds has been your Chief Associate Magistrate Judge for more than 15 years. During that time he has returned budget surpluses to the taxpayers every single year. He recently negotiated a major upgrade to the County’s electronic warrant system. That system saved taxpayers more than $1.3 million in 2023 alone ; the upgrade promises even more savings. It pays for itself in less than two weeks of use each year.

Greg Douds has almost 30 years of experience as a lawyer, and 40 years of experience as a CPA and businessman. Learn more at www.GregDouds.com.

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 770.765.7092 | 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

MARK CARGLE Director of Security 770.721.7911 JOE SATTERFIELD Director of Security 770.721.7917

REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 770.720.2700

BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.797.7026 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com

LAPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS with Committee liaison responsibilities

Robert McGurk President (Administration/Golf)

Bob Weatherford Executive Vice President (Government Relations)

Jay Caldwell Treasurer (Restaurant)

Ed Boyette Secretary (Safety and Security)

Eileen Oberg (Events/Fundraising)

Jeanne Schwartz (Communications)

Steve Thoma (Environmental/Infrastructure)

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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.

Lake Arrowhead Living is published FOR FREE by Our Front Porch for Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club and the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association. Please support the businesses that advertise to make publishing your newsletter possible. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of Our Front Porch.

The content of this newsletter is provided for the members of the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association neighborhood as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the neighborhood of such opinions, information, goods or services.

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KAYAK KAYAK OUTING OUTING

Join us for a Kayaking outing to Lover’s Cove!

Saturday, May 11th 9:00am at the Marina Pavilion

bring your kayak/canoe and paddles

*Life jackets are mandatory (we can provide them if needed)*

RSVP by email to activities@lakearrowheadga.com

Lake Arrowhead Farmer’s Market

MAY 15TH

JUNE 19TH

JULY 17TH

AUGUST 21ST

SEPTEMBER 18TH

HALLOWEEN MARKET | OCTOBER 16TH

AUTUMN MARKET | NOVEMBER 18TH

3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH GREAT FESTIVAL PARK | 4PM-7PM

Come join us for our monthly Farmer's Market! Want to become a vendor? Email lafarmersmarket@gmail.com to secure your spot!

BINGO WITH EILEEN

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AND GAMES AT THE CLUBHOUSE

THURSDAY, MAY 16TH

6PM DINNER 7PM BINGO

RSVP WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770-721-7900 EXT. 3

AFTER MAY 16TH, BINGO WILL TAKE A BREAK AND RESUME IN OCTOBER. WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU BACK IN THE FALL!

LUAU LUAU Party

Party

SATURDAY, MAY 18TH 6PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE

DJ, SPECIALTY BUFFET, AND THEMED COCKTAILS

RSVP WITH THE CLUBHOUSE

Hiking & History with Donna

6pm Dinner | 7pm Trivia 6:00 PM

To reserve your spot, email activities at activities@lakearrowheadga.com

*Must be a hiking club member*

Not a member of the hiking club yet? Sign up today - just scan the code to access the form or visit https://tinyurl.com/lahikingclubapp

FRIDAY, MAY 24TH

Join us at our newly renovated Clubhouse for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and signature drink (1 drink ticket per guest) for toasting CASH BAR available We're excited to see you there! RSVP with the clubhouse 770-721-7900 x 3

LAKE AR R OWHEAD

2024 MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

Monday, May 27 | 6-9pm at The Marina

SMASH HIT BURGER FOOD TRUCK

GIVEAWAYS RAFFLES

Bring your coolers, lawn chairs, blankets & friends.

LAKE AR R OWHEAD

2024 MEMORIAL DAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET

Monday, May 27

7pm at The Marina

ALL PARTICIPATING BOATS MUST BE ON THE WATER BY 3PM AND REMAIN ON THE WATER UNTIL THE END OF THE CONCERT.

You are encouraged to decorate your boat! The best boat decorations will be decided by the Blessing of the Fleet Committee.

Sailboats & Kayaks/Canoes are welcome! Kayaks/Canoes should remain towards the shore for safety, but can participate if you like.

Blessing will take place at 7pm with LA Church Pastor Monty Watson on Marina Pavilion.

After the blessing, all participating boats will sound their horns in celebration.

To participate, email your name and contact information to Madison Little: Activities@LakeArrowheadGA.com

MONDAY, MAY 27TH

11am-2pm at Red Cloud Pool

SUMMER KARAOKE NIGHT

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST

RSVP

FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH AT THE CLUBHOUSE

COME SING YOUR HEART OUT!

7PM

JUNE 8TH

FEATURING: DJ BRIAN DJ BRIAN DJ BRIAN DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS RSVP WITH THE CLUBHOUSE 770-721-7900 EXT. 3

Tuesdays | Senior Strength and Cardio 9am-10am

*Light Weights Recommended* $6 per class

Thursdays | Tabata 9am-10am

*Weights Recommended* $8 per class

Cash or check payments are accepted upon arrival Classes start promptly at 9am | Bring water to hydrate

To enroll in classes, please contact Melodye at mkk58coupons@gmail.com or 517-414-5069

Gone Fishin' Fishing Tournament

MAY 10TH - JUNE 14TH MAY 10TH - JUNE 14TH

Self-Guided Tournament Self-Guided Tournament

Judged on Length (not weight) Judged on Length (not weight)

All fish welcome! All fish welcome!

Ultimate Prize for biggest Ultimate Prize for biggest Large-Mouth Bass Large-Mouth Bass

Send photos of your best catch to Send photos of your best catch to activities@lakearrowheadga.com activities@lakearrowheadga.com for a chance to win best catch! for a chance to win best catch!

SHING SOCIAL F

SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH 2PM MARINA PAVILLION

SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS

FISHING TIPS AND TRICKS WITH EXPERT FISHERMAN ED SROK

LAND FISHING AROUND MARINA

*BOATS WELCOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED* RSVP TO: ACTIVITIES@LAKEARROWHEADGA.COM

LAKE ARROWHEAD Boat Rental Program

$9.99 MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION TO INCLUDE:

- Free Training and Safety Class ($250 value) a one-time requirement for all boat renters

- 90-day advanced reservations versus 30-days for non-members

- 2 Hours of Complimentary Boat Rental ($108 value)

- Reduced hourly rental rate for Lake Arrowhead owned pontoon boats at ($49 per hour versus $90)

- Reduced hourly rental rates for boats not owned by Lake Arrowhead - $25 Highlands Grill Gift Certificate

CLUB CARD REQUIRED

happenings at the grill

MONDAY open 10am to 6pm

Bar Menu Service 11am to 6pm

TUESDAY open 10am to 6pm

Bar Menu Service 11am to 6pm

WEDNESDAY open 9am to 9pm

Limited Menu Service 11am to 8pm

THURSDAY open 9am to 9pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 8pm

FRIDAY open 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm

SATURDAY open 9am to 10pm

Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm

Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm

SUNDAY open 10am to 6pm

Alcohol Sales 11am to 6pm

A La Carte Brunch 10:30am to 2pm

Limited Menu Service 2pm to 4pm

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flatbreads

Classic Pepperoni 11

Caprese 10

BBQ Chicken 13

Hawaiian 15

Greek 15

Steakhouse 18

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.

Sunday, May 12th

Seating Times 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm

$38 ADULTS | $15 KIDS 3 AND UNDER COMPLIMENTARY

Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Stoneground Grits, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken, Grilled Salmon with Sherry Dill Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf, Collard Greens, Smoked Salmon Platter, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Housemade Desserts, Scones, Muffins

Reservations 770.721.7900 x 3

Tee Times 770.721.7902

8:00am to 6:00pm Daily

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

2024 CHARITY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

- Clubhouse will be closed for lunch service during all charity tournaments -

North

Hospice Tournament Wednesday, June 12th

Scottish Rite Tournament Thursday, August 22nd

Special Olympics Tournament Friday, September 20th

Golfing Fore Children Tournament Friday, September 27th

CCEFGA Tournament Monday, October 14th

SEAN WEBB WINS 2024 LA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP!

Sean Webb won the coveted LA Masters Green Jacket with a net score of 71 and his professional partner’s score of 73 for a total of 144 to edge out Jeff Howell and Scott Hall by one shot.

If you are unfamiliar with Lake Arrowhead’s version of the Masters, the tournament rules require each Lake Arrowhead golfer to select a professional playing partner from the Masters Tournament in Augusta. The combined Saturday scores of the two are then used to determine the winners.

Several spots were determined by a score card playoff. 115 participants won gift certificates. The ties were broken by using each player’s net score starting on the 18th and working backwards until the tie was broken. The winners were: Place LA Golfer

1st

4th

5th Larry Adams

For full results go to the Golf Genuis website: layacc-masters2024.golfgenius.com The GGID is wstlsd.

Congratulations to all the winners and a special thanks to all of the Lake Arrowhead golfers who participated in what has become one of the more popular tournaments at the Highlands Course. If you would like to join in the fun and shoot for a chance to earn your own “Green Jacket” next year, be advised that you do not have to be a member of the Golf Club. However, you must have an established handicap. For handicap information, check with either Uel or Kevin at the Pro Shop. It’s easy to get started.

by Ruth Nunes

LGA SPRING MEETING

What a start! The LGA is starting the season with 56 members. Of those, 47 (a record) attended our Spring Meeting; 37 were already members, and 10 joined that evening. Also 2 guests brought the total present to 49. What a great start to the season.

As we’ve come to expect, Grace Kreft had the room skillfully decorated with Azalea centerpieces in Easter themed pots with ribbons, bunny rabbits and carrots. Chocolate bunnies completed the theme. Natalie Teuton had thoughtfully made informative laminated cards One card listed play days, events, times and contact information. The other listed the women’s club distance chart by beginner, average and good. I wish I could hit my driver as “good” but I’ve learned accuracy is as important as distance.

Paula Hall and I worked as quickly as possible to check everyone in. Callaway provided a trunk show. Several people, myself included , ordered the latest fashions. Once all were seated and the roar of chatter subsided, Arra welcomed everyone and introduced Uel Kemp, who spoke about updates to the handicap system, a few new PGA rules and some new terminology. Examples: We can post an uncompleted round, hole by hole, and the handicap system will adjust the score based on handicap. One is to drop where the ball crosses into a penalty area not where it stops. “Ground under repair” is now “abnormal course conditions”. Every golfer knows there are too many rules to cover in an evening let alone 15 minutes. Uel urged everyone to read last month’s LGA article on Pace of Play.

Paula graciously offered a prayer prior to the meal. Jason and Staff prepared a fine dinner of Chicken Caprese, Wild Rice, Broccolini, Salad and cookies. Additionally, Christy Stewart made Rum Cake, Arra Bolding made Pound Cake and Jan Benefield made pink frosted cake with golf theme decorations. Plus there were chocolates available in case you needed more sugar!

Caroline and her team kept the drinks flowing, from Diet Cokes to Martinis.

To start the Meeting’s business, Arra introduced the LGA Officers: President Arra Bolding, Vice President Natalie Teuton, Secretary Ruth Nunes, Treasurer Paula Hall, Events Chairs Grace Kreft and Mindy McCutcheon. Arra recognized Eleanor Gibbons who started the LGA over14 years ago. Eleanor acknowledged she had the help of Ellen Cahill, Suzi Champitto (both still LGA members) Charlotte Duggan and Kathy Gross.

There was discussion about establishing a memorial bench in remembrance of deceased LGA members. Cost and needed LAYCC approvals will be researched and a location voted on. Cynthia Samuels was introduced as the Facebook administrator. She encouraged everyone to take pictures, share the fun and follow the Association Facebook page.

New Members welcomed were: Alice Beach, Amy Bevan, Cerena Coleman, Jamie Driscoll, Kristi Farmer, Gail Haines, Lynn Hale, Sandra Issac and Rebecca Mohandiss. Carol Burton and Doris Matter rejoined after an absence. Fall Meeting Minutes were approved. Paula showcased golf items she had from previous meetings and encouraged everyone to purchase something, prior to presenting the budget. Natalie reviewed information on laminated cards she provided and the LGA web page she maintains. Arra, Natalie and Paula explained Play Days, Play Day Events, Birdie Tree, and Ringer Board. Coming Events were summarized. Calculating a handicap is encouraged, but not mandatory. The final item was a drawing for the bouquet centerpieces. Winners: Andrea Cupak, Janice Cash, Kristy Farmer, Carol Burton, Heather Gass, Linda Reynolds, Lynn Hale and lucky me! Meeting Adjourned.

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.

BOAT SLIP AND DRY STORAGE

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.

Renewal contracts have been mailed to Property Owners who currently lease a space. All items MUST display a current decal to continue using a Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage and Boat Slip. As a reminder, it is a violation of the covenants to park or store the following: boats, vehicles, trailers, campers, RVs, etc. on your property. Agreements may be terminated at any time due to past due accounts.

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.

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.

WELCOME NEW PROPERTY OWNERS

Schuman, Amy

DaSilva, Jody

DaSilva, Douglas

Dunn, Michael John

Dunn, Lisa Kaye

Pama, Karen

Pama, Alex

Barber, Patrick

Barber, Amy

Schmidt, Gerry

Schmidt, Casi

Bodor, Walter James

Bodor, Paula Kay

Fiorelli, Daniel

Fiorelli, Lynda

Potts, Kim

Potts, Frederick

Henry, Jared Anthony

Kuhns, Savannah Louise

O'Briant, Dennis

O'Briant, Nicole

McHugh, James Philip

McHugh, Mary Susan

Peters, Jeffrey Lynn

Peters, Becky Dee

Marroquin, Cynthia

Marroquin, Julio

McGahee, Dale

Martin, Joseph Daniel

Shelow, Terry

Albar, Blake

Crowder, Benjamin Hood

Gebara, Majed Edmond

Gebara, Alexandra

N O W H I R I N

G LIFEGUARD TEAM LAKE ARROWHEAD

Interested in joining our Lifeguard team? Follow the link or QR Code below for more information.

or Click Here!

To apply, fill out attached application and submit to Debbie Higgins at dhiggins@lakearrowheadga.com or call at (770)-721-7092 for further information.

LAKE AR R OWHEAD2024 CONCERT SERIES

KICKOFF CONCERT → APRIL 27

The Glow Band at Great Festival Park

MEMORIAL DAY → MAY 27

Stevie G and The Rockerz at the Marina

INDEPENDENCE DAY → JUNE 29

Mackie Creek at the Clubhouse

JULY 20

Vintage Vixens at the Marina

AUGUST 24

Local Legend at the Marina

SEPTEMBER 21

Chequered Blue at the Marina

OCTOBER 12

2 Broke Kings at Great Festival Park

GIVEAWAYS

RAFFLES & MORE

LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS 6-9PM

Bring your coolers, lawn chairs, blankets & friends.

T-Shirt Pre-Order

We're introducing a new tradition at Lake Arrowhead! Join us in ordering your own exclusive Lake Arrowhead Concert Series t-shirts. We are excited to carry on this tradition in the future. Pick up your shirts at the Pro-Shop the week of April 27th. We can't wait to see you proudly representing Lake Arrowhead at upcoming concerts!

To order your shirts today, follow the link below or scan the QR code!

T-Shirt Pre-Order

We're introducing a new tradition at Lake Arrowhead! Join us in ordering your own exclusive Lake Arrowhead Concert Series t-shirts. We are excited to carry on this tradition in the future. Pick up your shirts at the Pro-Shop the week of April 27th. We can't wait to see you proudly representing Lake Arrowhead at upcoming concerts!

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HOMELESS VETERANS GOLF EVENT— PROGRAM GUIDE

10th Annual Homeless Veteran Charity Golf Event set for Friday May 17th at Lake Arrowhead Highlands Course

The 10th annual Charity Homeless Veterans Golf Outing is set for this spring at the Lake Arrowhead Highlands Golf Course in Waleska, Ga. The shotgun start event will be held on Friday the 17th of May with 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 raised stays here in Cherokee County.

Homeless Veteran Situation in Georgia today In the last Housing and Urban Development report to Congress dated December 2023, Veteran Homelessness increased by over 12% from 2022.

 In 2023, there were 67,495 homeless veterans nationwide. Veterans comprise 10.6% of all homeless in the U.S. and are 2x as likely to become homeless versus those who didn ’t serve in the military

 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 31 counties 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. however, It typically takes up to 16 weeks to get into the SSVF program. .

 40% of all homeless Veterans have some type of mental health need.

 9% of homeless Veterans are females, some with children. They have at some time during their bout with homelessness thought of suicide.

Scramble Information

 Registration 7:30 and Shotgun start at 9:00 on Friday, May 17th

 $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

2024 Golf Edition

community interest

READING FOR THE AGES

by Jeanne Schwartz

Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate | Ballantine Books, New York

Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill

Foss and her four younger siblings are river rats who live on the Mississippi River aboard their family’s shantyboat, The Arcadia. It is Kingdom Arcadia to them. But when their mother, Queenie, is in labor with twins and problems develop, their father Briny must rush her to the hospital. Rill is assured that they will send word when the babies are born. No message comes. Instead, Zede, a man who is known as the “grandpappy of the river” shows up. He brings the news that Queenie’s babies didn’t make it. Their parents will be home when Queenie has awakened and is feeling better enough to make the journey home.

So, Rill is in charge—until strangers arrive and take the children away, telling them they will just be kept safe until their parents arrive. In fact, they are thrown into the Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage. Quickly, Rill is re-named May, her three blonde siblings also receive different names and her dark-haired sister Camellia disappears from where the others are kept.

It is a cruel place. Georgia Tann, the woman in charge, is a brute who markets the children who come into her care with cold efficiency, showing off the little beauties when prospective adopters are nearby and keeping them in squalor the rest of the time. Menace is present at every turn, from the threat of the “closet’ to the clear and present danger of the janitor who grabs passersby and hauls them into his cellar with the offer of candy. Within those walls, events that are never spoken about transpire.

Saying more would be to spoil the reading of this historical novel, based on true events that are shameful to consider.

The novel’s other track follows Avery Stafford, a federal prosecutor with a wealthy and politically connected family in Aiken, South Carolina. This story-line takes place in the present day. Avery seems to have it all: a successful career, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon.

But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, she goes to the retirement home there to visit her Grandma Judy and on the way meets a woman resident who grabs her wrist. A nurse comes to collect her, telling “May” to come along. But May resists the restraint and whispers, “Fern?”

As it turns out, May had grabbed a dragonfly bracelet from Avery’s wrist, an heirloom from Avery’s grandmother. Was it an accident, or deliberate? When the bracelet was found on May’s wrist it is returned to Avery. But what seemed like it could have been a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey

through her family’s long-hidden history.

She learns that her Grandmother Judy has left her a series of date books, within which Avery finds an appointment with a realtor named Trent Turner. When she reaches out, she learns that the Trent in her grandmother’s datebook is the father of the person now manning the office. He is under strict instructions that the transactions with Judy are to remain secret until Judy herself shows up to recover the documents waiting for her there.

The two story-lines come together in a predictable way, with the truth about Judy and Avery’s relationship, but they are predictable only because this is historical fiction, and the author has a true story to illustrate through her words and characters.

Georgia Tann was a real-life opportunist, and director of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society. While there is little doubt that the organization rescued many children from deplorable, dangerous circumstances or simply accepted children who were unwanted and placed them in loving homes, she also stole countless children without cause or due process, lying to bereaved parent in the process.

For years, citizens watched for newspaper ads featuring photos of adorable babies and children, captioned with phrases like “Yours for the asking” “Want a real-life Christmas present?” and “George wants to play catch but he needs a daddy.”

Estimates as to the number of children who may have simply vanished under Gerogia Tann’s management range as high as five hundred.

The lesson to be learned is that babies and children, no matter what corner of the world they hail from, are not commodities or blank slates; they are human beings with histories, and needs, and hopes and dreams. In this case, we failed them.

To learn more about the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, you can find information in Pricing the Priceless Child: The Changing Social Value of Children by Viviana A. Zelizer (1985), Babies for Sale: The Tennessee Children’s Home Adoption Scandal, by Linda Tollett Austin (1983), and “The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller who Corrupted Adoption” by Barbara Bisantz Raymond (2007)

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RECREATIONAL: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00am and Saturday at 10.00am

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