NOV-DEC 2022

Lake Arrowhead Living

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2022

33rd Lake Arrowhead Church Golfing Fore Children (GFC)

Over $104,000 was Raised for Four Local Children’s Charitable Organizations— Goshen Valley Foundation (Boys Ranch), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, MUST Ministries, and Cherokee County Schools Student Services.

Pictured above are several GFC leaders—Jill Strickland, Mike Gibney, Nikkie Frank, Marcia Terry, Pastor Monty Watson, Marilyn Biviano, and George Edwards

Cover by Marilyn Biviano, Tony Williams, and Kitty Williams. See Page 10 for a full write-up about this great event.

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Administration - Jeff Schwartz

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Brunch Menu

Biscuits and Gravy 7

French Toast with Sausage or Bacon 8

*Eggs Benedict with Grilled Asparagus 10

Quiche with Fruit 8

*Arrowhead Platter 10

*Lox and Bagel 10

Chicken Salad Croissant 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.

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

Flatbreads

Classic Pepperoni 11

all-time favorite, topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese

Caprese 10

basil, pesto, fresh tomatoes, basil mozzarella

BBQ Chicken 13

bbq sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion

Hawaiian 15

ham, pineapple, bacon, red onion

Greek 15

kalamata olives, feta, roasted red peppers, red onion

Steakhouse 18

A-1 sauce, steak, caramelized mushrooms and onions, bleu cheese

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The Lake Arrowhead LGA event for September was called “Cowgirl Round Up”.

12 Ladies hit the links with trustee lassoes…. putters…to shoot for the dough! The cowgirl hats, scarves and chaps added a whole new dimension for golf – attire!!

Congratulations to the winners of this 9-hole scramble event:

1st place – Jane Cassaras & Kim Brophy

2nd place – Karen Helm & Maureen McGuire (see pics of players, and winners)

Our last event for the 2022 season will have already occurred, so stay tuned to next month’s addition of a very special event and a welldeserved tribute.

We are always open to receiving new members to join in our fun. So if you are a new resident, new golfer or just curious about the Lake Arrowhead Ladies Golf Association, please contact us using the email link below. We love to have new ladies join us!! lakearrowheadlga2021@gmail.com

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community interest

33RD LAKE ARROWHEAD CHURCH GOLFING FORE CHILDREN GOLF TOURNAMENT

Edited and Reported by Marilyn Biviano, Mike Gibney, Nikkie Frank, Monty Watson, and Jill Strickland.

Photographs by Tony Williams, Kitty Williams, Marilyn Biviano, Rob Petmecky, Mike Gibney, Jessica Duetta, and the in memoriam families.

What were you doing in 1989? Lake Arrowhead Church was holding its first Annual Golfing Fore Children Charity Tournament. Over the years, many ministries have benefited from the proceeds. The secret to the success lies right here in the Lake Arrowhead community.

Lake Arrowhead Church announced it raised over $104,000 for at the 33rd annual Golfing Fore Children tournament held on September 24, 2022. This is a significant increase over the contributions raised in previous years. On behalf of Marcia Terry (co-chair) and myself, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Lake Arrowhead community for your continued support. This is a very special community, full of care, love, and a genuine interest in helping the at-risk children in our community.

The Lake Arrowhead Church gives 100% of the funds raised to four local children’s organizations described in the following article. The four organizations are well equipped to help children in crisis and provide opportunities to change the trajectory of their young lives. As a community, we should feel good that so many kids will be helped through our gifts.

A special thanks to the many donors, hole-in-one sponsors – Day’s Chevrolet of Jasper, Shottenkirk of Canton, and Dixon Golf ($1,000 American Express Card), the nine Gold Sponsors, 13 Corporate sponsors, 220 hole and tee sponsors, and 140 golfers. In addition, we had over 35 volunteers that made the tournament run smoothly and successfully.

There were numerous heart-felt moments for me. The in-memoriam signs honoring those recently passed in our community, witnessing all the smiling faces of friends, and seeing so many volunteers working hard for the benefit of others. As Jesus commands us, "Love one another as I have loved you."

This was on full display and is my most treasured moment of this glorious day. Thanks to Uel Kemp and his entire staff for managing and hosting Golfing Fore Children at the beautiful Lake Arrowhead (Highlands) Golf Course and Clubhouse. With a pending hurricane, Uel found a way to accommodate so many golfers.

Chef Jason Danneman, Dining Room Manager Caroline Crowson, and their staff provided excellent golfing support, lunch, and a memorable awards ceremony.

DEAR LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY:

Congratulations to the Winners

In Loving Memory

Pauline Gaspard left us too soon in August. Her bubbly personality and smile will be missed by all her friends, her husband, her children, and those little ones that gleefully called her GiGi.

Steve Smith found the Holy Spirit at Lake

Church. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Go Tech!

Arrowhead

2 Flight 1 1St Place Team 13A Brian Williams--Adam Williams-Chase Ruddell--Jace Hartlage

2 Flight 1--2nd Place--Team 5A Maury Gervickas--BJ Mccraine-Tom Sheffield--Richard Macneily

2 Flight 1--3rd Place--Team 4B Steve Hopson--Brian Evans-Dean Steele--Daved Streever

2 Flight 4--1st Place--Team 8B Steve Major--Jim Bennett-Monty Major--Phylis Major

2 Flight 2--1st Place--Team 5B George Gibbons--Eleanor Gibbons-Bill Maynard--Michelle Maynard

2 Flight 2--2nd Place--Team 2B Wes Link--Cornelia Griffin-Mathew Weeks--Wells Rutland

2 Flight 2--3rd Place--Team 18A Geoff Iles--Jeff Cambell-Ty Olney--John Stein

2 Flight 4--2nd Place--Team 10A Tim Germaine--Ted Davidson-William Roe--Russell Milner

2 Flight 3--1st Place--Team 12A Bud Milam--Ghent Wilson-Mike Miller--Bob Elliot

2 Flight 3--2nd Place--Team 1A Mike Gibney--Jamie Turner-Jerry Rushing--Everett Robinson

2 Flight 3--3rd Place--Team 11B John Mcleallan--Mitchell Levy-David Levy--Al Riley

2 Flight 4--3rd Place--Team 6B Cynthia Samuels--Natalie Teuton-John Carbo--Linda Carbo

community interest

Lake Arrowhead Church and Golfing Fore Children

“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless. Uphold justice for the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy” (Psalm 82:3-4). That’s the heart behind the 33rd Annual Golfing Fore Children tournament sponsored by Lake Arrowhead Church. Helping those in need is the reason we sponsor this golf tournament year after year.

This year’s tournament was an example of community at its best. Nothing is better than when a community rallies together to help others. The missions partners of our church that received the funds you helped raise include – Goshen Valley Boy’s Ranch, MUST Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Cherokee County, and the Student Services Department of Cherokee County Schools. In their unique ways, each of these organizations serves needy and vulnerable children in our county.

Jesus tells us to serve “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40). That would certainly include the many children in our county in need of food, clothing, shelter, and love. Jesus also said that we honor Him when we help those in need. When we serve “the least of these,” it honors Him, it pleases Him, and it is the compassionate thing to do.

As a church in our community, we are called and compelled to teach God’s truth and to share God’s love. Thanks to each of you for helping us do that by participating in this year’s golf tournament. As the Bible says, may we continue to “do good to others, to be generous and willing to share” (1 Timothy 6:1718). God bless each of you.

Monty Watson

Pastor, Lake Arrowhead Church

Website – www.lachurch.org

Phone – 770-479-3886

Address – 1218 Lake Arrowhead Drive

Service Time – 10:30 Sunday morning

LAKE ARROWHEAD CHURCH (LAC) GOLFING FORE CHILDREN RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS

By Monty Watson, Pastor, Lake Arrowhead Church

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 33rd Annual Lake Arrowhead Church Golfing Fore Children golf tournament. The Bible says, “Be generous and willing to share.” Because so many golfers, sponsors, and friends in our community were “generous and willing to share,” this year’s tournament will impact thousands of needy children this coming year.

The money raised from this event is solely dedicated to helping children. The church partners with these four recipients that will receive these funds – Goshen Valley Foundation, MUST Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Cherokee County, and Cherokee County Schools Student Services.

GOSHEN VALLEY – Goshen is committed to providing the best possible residential foster care in Georgia. Their mission is to provide hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families and to cultivate personal healing and generational change. The trauma and abuse many children experience often leads to daunting statistics – low graduation rates, high incarceration rates, homelessness, substance abuse, and unemployment. Goshen Valley is committed to changing that reality. The 115 children in their residential program experience the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future. Goshen has also launched a community therapeutic services program that provided mental health services to over 1,600 vulnerable families this past year. Lake Arrowhead Church is proud to partner with Goshen. To learn more go to www. goshenvalley.org.

MUST MINISTRIES – MUST Ministries (MUST) brings help and hope to some of the most vulnerable and needy families in Cherokee County. MUST provides food, clothing, housing, and workforce development to thousands each year in our county. This past year, MUST served over 5,400 people, half of those being children, and distributed more than 266,000 pounds of food to needy families in our county. This year, MUST opened a state-of-the-art facility with 136 beds designed to house more and more families in need of transitional housing. MUST also provides a variety of workforce development classes and assisted in placing over 800 people in new jobs this year. Lake Arrowhead Church is proud to partner with MUST as they provide help and hope to many in our community. To learn more go to www.mustministries.org.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

– FCA is a Christian sports ministry challenging students, athletes, and coaches to believe the Gospel and to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. FCA reaches into schools across the United States. Locally, the goal of FCA is to bring the Gospel to every student, athlete, and coach in Cherokee County, and thousands are impacted each year by FCA. Each summer, FCA partners with Lake Arrowhead Church to host Mega Sports Camp. This past summer, 100 elementary children attended the camp. It is a high-energy week filled with sports, worship, and Bible study. Lake Arrowhead Church is proud to partner with FCA’s sports ministry. To learn more go to www.cherokeefca. org.

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

STUDENT SERVICES – There are over 42,000 students in Cherokee County. Sadly, many of those students come from needy and vulnerable families. Lake Arrowhead Church is honored to partner with CCSS CARES program, which provides food, health services, and counseling to needy students. Approximately, one-third of county children are in the supplemental lunch program and are also in need of food to eat on the weekend. So, help may be in the form of providing grocery cards, gas cards, even housing so families do not have to live their cars. To learn more, go to Student Services at www.cherokeek12.net.

Jesus tells us to serve “the least.” For us, that means the children in Cherokee County who have the least food, least clothing, least love, and least hope. And that’s why for the 33rd year, Lake Arrowhead Church has hosted this golf tournament.

Special thanks to tournament cochairs, Mike Gibney and Marcia Terry. And thanks to all the volunteers, golfers, and sponsors.

2022 LAKE ARROWHEAD CHURCH GOLFING FORE CHILDREN SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS

Day’s Chevrolet of Jasper and Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Shottenkirk) of Canton each provided a Hole-in-One sponsorship. One on Hole 13 and the other on Hole 17. Both Andrew Diemer of Day’s Chevrolet and David Booth of Shottenkirk were enthusiastic contributors to Golfing Fore Children. Each of these gentleman care deeply about their community and give back by helping the organizations that are equipped to help at-risk children. It is comforting to know we have such leaders and businesses who are so willing to give back and we are so grateful for their support.

Through the corporate leadership of these companies, we were able to draw in 140 golfers.

While nobody won either of the hole-in-one prizes we did have a golfer that came within one foot of a hole-in-one win.

1 John Harrison--Closest to Pin 17 1 Mathew Weeks -- Mens Long Drive

1 Matt Smith--Closest to Pin 2 1 Michelle Maynard -- Ladies Long Drive

Some golfers will do anything to hit from the Red Tees

LAKE ARROWHEAD CHURCH (LAC) GOLFING FORE CHILDREN 2022 SPONSORS

HOLE-IN ONE SPONSORS

Day's Chevrolet of Jasper | Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Canton

Breakfast - Tropical Smoothie Cafe

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Alston Construction

Champs the Best LLC

Danko Concrete Construction, LLC

Davis Landscape

Division 5 LLC

Haines, Gipson & Assoc. Inc

Luca Electric, Inc

Meriwether Site Solutions

My COI, Inc

Plateau Excavation, Inc.

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Strack, Inc.

TrueLook

Ultra Commercial Interiors, Inc.

Wiginton Fire Systems

Williams Steel Company

GOLD SPONSORS

Baker Paint and Contracting Co, Inc.

Goshen Valley

Keller Williams Realty

Lake Homes Realty

Steve Major Sports

Xceptional Wildlife Removal

Benefield Jan

Benefield Shane

Biviano Joseph & Marilyn

Major Steve & Phylis

McLellan John & Meri

SILVER SPONSORS

Brasfield & Gorrie Construction Co.

Jay-Ton Construction, Co.

JFM Contracting, LLC

Paulson-Cheek Mechanical, Inc.

Planet Fitness

Premier Indoor Comfort Systems

Quick Silver Couriers

Renesant Bank

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

Hopson Steve

Link Wes

Shannon Terry

Sosbe Brenda

Windham John & Janet

HOLE SPONSORS

Eggs Up Grill

Georgia Civil Inc.

Ken McGarry Homes, Inc.

Mid South Roof Systems

Refuge Insurance

South Canton Funeral Home

Southern Door & Plywood, Inc.

Stewart Bros., Inc.

Storefront Systems, Inc.

Boyett Eddie & Connie

Shoffstall Jack & Mary Beth

Turner Jamie

TEE SPONSORS

A Cone To Pick LLC

All Metro Realty

Animal Medical & Surgical Center

Atomize Collision

Bay Equity

Bishop & Bishop Attorneys, LLC

Bloom Hair Design, Inc.

Bridgemill Dentistry

Canton CBD

Canton Termite & Pest Control

Cloud Supply LLC

Daniel's Home Service

Darby Funeral Home, Inc.

Dive Southern Coastal Kitchen

Edwards Jones

ERA Sunrise Realty

Farmers/Thomas Insurance Agency

Fowler Insurance Agency

Goosehaed Insurance

Green Heating & Cooling Inc.

Hair Etc.

Hastings Heating & Air

Herndon Heating & Air Conditioning Co

Howard Auto Body

Infiniti Roofing

It's All Custom

J. Stevens Painting

Jakes Fresh Market & Cannery

Johnny's Pizza

KBD Foundation

Knox Bridge Dental Care

Lloyd Family Detnal Care

Majestic Lifestyle Builders, LLC

TEE SPONSORS

Moss Family Chiropractic

Northside Pharmacy

Optimal Health Center of Canton

Petmecky Law Group

Precision Motorcars

Provident Insurance

Puerta De Oro Taqueria

Raydeo Enterprises

RDA Associates

Red Oak Painting

Red Rooster Tour & Travel

Ridgeline Roofing & Construction

Salon Soleil

Scrubs Essentials

Sidelines Grille (GFY Hospitality LLC)

Solid Ground Electrical Contractors LLC

Southern Nite Interiors

StateFarm

Sugar Rock Corp. DBA Shade Systems

Sunrise Veterinary Hospital

Sword & Phelps, DDS

Taxwize

The Basket Shack

Yawn Publishing, LLC

Your CBD Store

Zach's Truck Accessories

Deitz Jeff & Kathy

Edwards Patti

Gaspard Donald

Herndon Jim & Charlotte

Hood Beth & Jerry

Michelle & Tim Olson

Miller Steve & Janet

Poidevant John & Joanne

Richards Carol & Don

Smith Dianne

Terry Marcia & Jill Srickland

Thomas Connie

Warnock Michael

community interest

ANGEL HOUSE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT CHECK PRESENTATION by

Renovations are beginning at North Georgia Angel House, thanks in part to the proceeds for the 10th Annual Angel House Golf Tournament held in late July. The Lake Arrowhead LGA and MGA hosted a luncheon October 5th and presented a check for $25,648.85 to Susan Worsley, Executive Director/CEO and Charlice Byrd, Angel House Board Member and Georgia State Representative. Susan shared with the group that these funds are earmarked for the replacement of rotting decks (see photo) to the main housing and administration building. She said the materials and dumpster are on site and work is ready to begin. Susan also mentioned that they will be purchasing shipping containers to retro fit into living quarters for the girls. This work is being done by Custom Containers of Georgia located in Ball Ground. A quick look at the website for CCG shows an example of a container home. They will be a perfect place for the girls to live.

Jan Garbiel

The LGA and MGA were so excited that the funds from this event are going to play a part in providing safe housing and environment for the girls at Angel House. When we began this tournament 10 years ago, we gave Angel House a check for $4000 and thought that was great. It is staggering to think how this event has grown. We would not be able to have done this without our corporate sponsors, family sponsors, fellow golfers and the volunteers that helped us make this our most successful event. Thank you to everyone!

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

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 Lake Arrowhead photo ID cards annually.

$50 PER ADULT ON THE LEASE

Call Member Services at 770.721.7912

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment.

Narrows Marina Parking Permits have been mailed to Property Owners who currently lease a Narrows Boatslip. This permit must be placed on the inside windshield. Security looks for these yearly permits when checking the Narrows parking lot. Please register boats and trailers. See Boat Registration information below.

BOAT REGISTRATION Boat registration forms may be downloaded from the website at lakearrowheadclub.net. Proof of liability insurance with limits not less than $300,000 is required for all motorized boats. Please mail a boat registration form and insurance to: LAYCC 486 Arrowridge Waleska, GA 30183, email membership@ lakearrowheadga.com, use the property owner drop boxes located at both security gates, or bring your form to the South Gate and the Administration office. All items in Dry Storage MUST display the current decal to continue using Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage. As a reminder, it is a violation of the covenants to park or store the following: boats, vehicles, trailers, campers, RVs, etc. on your property. Agreements may be terminated at any time due to past due accounts.

SECURITY UPDATE

The holidays are upon us-hooray. Please furnish your guest lists a few days before your event to one of our gates and we will take a copy to the other gate. This will ensure your guests will have a pass to enter our community in a timely manner. Since our road system is a challenge on a good day, please observe our 25 MPH speed limit protecting your family and others including our wildlife- 4 legged. We have seen snow in December so now is the time to place a blanket, etc. in your vehicle. Stock up on can goods for your home, an independent cooking source i.e. propane cooking plate, several good books and games for the kids. Our crime rate is low. During the holiday season we have deliveries to our home which can create a crime of opportunity so be vigilante. Report any suspicious activity or vehicles to Cherokee 911 or their non-emergency number 678-493-4080, and L.A. Security. Keep any valuables out of sight in your vehicle at home or away.

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.

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.

LAKESIDE PARK RULES

• Park for use by member and guests only.

• No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk.

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

• No littering. No motorized vehicles. No fires.

• No alcoholic beverages. No glass containers.

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

• Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

ANYONE DAMAGING PROPERTY OR VIOLATING PARK RULES WILL BE BANNED.

NARROWS MARINA PARKING

WELCOME NEW OWNERS

Batchelor, Brent

Talbot, Kristen

Van Voorhis, James

Van Voorhis, Christine

Fuerstenberg, Bruce

Parker, John

Veneskey, Alexander Phillip

Joyce, Kevin

Joyce, Julie

Holt, Steve

Holt, June

Free, Anthony

Free, Angela

Linden, Laura Ann

Dills, Cynthia

Zummo, Joseph

Zummo, Crystal

Dougherty, Shari

Dougherty, Oscar

Woodford, Terry Hugh

Woodford, Ellen Elizabeth

Hannon, Kyle

Hannon, Cynthia

Harding, Jennifer

Harding, Jeffrey

Wiggins, Pamela Finison

Rosenheck, Jay Leonard

Rosenheck, Susan Feigenbaum

Green, James Joseph

Rainwater, Michael Dean

Rainwater, Suzanne Carol

Williams-Hilger, Deborah Ann

Jobe, Jason

Jobe, Snow

Hart, Tyler Clay

Hart, Lora Katherine

Graham, Tyler Dean

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

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

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LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA #90 August 11,

2022

– 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.

6 WORDS:

1st WORD: 4 LETTERS:

Horse-Racing: What kind of bet requires the bettor to determine both the winning horse and the placing horse in the right order in a particular race?

Geography: What Florida island uses the nickname for itself, Isle of Eight Flags, because of claims eight different countries in history have had dominion over it?

Basketball: Only one player in the history of the National Basketball Association has scored 100 points in a single game. Who was that player? ints_in_a_single_game

Government: Who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?

2nd WORD: 6 LETTERS:

Ancient History: Who was the Roman General with whom Cleopatra, then the ruler of Egypt, had a multi-year love affair?

Sports: Under the rules, how must a ball be thrown in Softball?

Presidents: Despite the old riddle, what is the name of the other person buried in Grant’s tomb in addition to President Ulysses S. Grant?

Astronomy: Which planet in our Solar System was the first to be classified through use of a telescope as a genuine planet?

Alcohol: What Sottish River’s name is used as part of the designation for one of the single-malt scotch regions? Both Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are produced, among others, in this region.

History: What joint Congressional action was cited by Presidents Johnson, Nixon and Ford as Constitutional justification for the United States to begin and maintain military action throughout the Viet Nam War?

3rd WORD: 2 LETTERS:

Music: Still a very popular dance song at weddings and other dance events, the rock and roll hit, Shout, Part 1, was recorded by what group?

Festivals: What City has is the host to nation’s premier annual motorcycle rally?

4th WORD: 2 LETTERS:

Environment: Which Continent now has the largest hole in the Ozone layer?

Grammar: Name for the case of a noun when the noun is the subject of a verb.

5th WORD: 5 LETTERS:

Emergency Services: Name the system of emergency messages sent by text and other broadcast means to seek public help for a missing or abducted minor.

Art: The most famous World War I recruiting posters showed who pointing a finger at the viewer and saying “I WANT YOU for the U.S. Army.”?

Georgia: What cargo ship carrying roughly 4,300 automobiles famously capsized in St. Simon’s Sound on September 8, 2019 and was declared a total loss leading to a salvage operation of almost three years with costs of roughly one billion dollars?

Fashion: What kind of old-fashioned one piece underwear was sold with a two button flap at the buttocks?

Candy: Name the soft taffy candy of multi-colored pieces and flavors, that were originally known in the U.S. as M&M Fruit Chewies?

Literature: What steamy Henry Miller novel, when first published in 1934, was banned in the U.S., but when republished by Grove Press in 1961, was ultimately declared by the Supreme Court to be not obscene and protected by the First Amendment?

6th WORD: 5 LETTERS:

Science: What is the name for the science of weights and measures?

Football: When a team is behind in points, what kind of play is often used immediately after that team has scored to try to immediately retrieve the football for another offensive drive?

Fruit: What kind of citrus fruit was given its particular name because it grows with a protrusion that looks similar to the human belly button?

Chemistry: Sn is the chemical symbol for what element?

Medicine: What is the medical term for an abnormally high fever?

T2. Movies: Clint Eastwood’s movie career took off when he starred in a number of so-called Spaghetti Westerns in the 1960’s. Which movie was the first Spaghetti Western in which he starred?

T3. Inventors: Thomas Edison still holds the record for the highest number of U.S. Patents awards. On how many patents is Edison named as an inventor?

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. Shakespeare: Which play about one of the British Kings was published anonymously in 1596, but has since been attributed by scholars to being written in whole or in part by William Shakespeare?

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ANSWERS TO L.A. TRIVIA #90

6 WORDS: EACH AUGUST IS AN AUGUST MONTH

1st WORD: 4 LETTERS: EACH

EXACTA https://www.dictionary.com/browse/exacta

AMELIA ISLAND https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_ Island

CHAMBERLAIN, WILT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ List_of_basketball_players_who_have_scored_100_points_ in_a_single_game

HAMILTON, ALEXANDER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Alexander_Hamilton

2nd WORD: 6 LETTERS: AUGUST

ANTONY, MARC [Marcus Antonius] https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Mark_Antony

UNDERHANDED https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Softball#Pitching

GRANT, JULIA DENT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Grant%27s_Tomb

URANUS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus

SPEY RIVER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speyside_single_ malt

TONKIN GULF RESOLUTION https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Gulf_of_Tonkin_Resolution

3rd WORD: 2 LETTERS: IS

ISLEY BROTHERS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shout!_ (Isley_Brothers_album)

STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally

4th WORD: 2 LETTERS: AN

ANTARCTICA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_ depletion#Antarctic_ozone_hole

NOMINATIVE CASE https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ nominative

5th WORD: 5 LETTERS: AUGUST

AMBER ALERT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_alert

UNCLE SAM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Sam

GOLDEN RAY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Golden_Ray

UNION SUIT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_suit

STARBURST https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starburst_(candy)

TROPIC OF CANCER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Tropic_of_Cancer_(novel)

6th WORD: 5 LETTERS: MONTH

METROLOGY https://www.dictionary.com/browse/metrology

ONSIDE KICK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onside_kick

NAVEL ORANGE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_ (fruit)#Navel

TIN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin

HYPERTHERMIA https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ hyperthermia

TIEBREAKERS:

T1. EDWARD III https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_III_ (play)

T2. FISTFUL OF DOLLARS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Spaghetti_Western#A_Fistful_of_Dollars_and_its_impact_ on_the_Spaghetti_Western_genre

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READING FOR THE AGES by

Before the Fall Noah Hawley Grand

Central Publishing

“Everyone is from someplace. We all have stories, our lives unfolding, along crooked lines, colliding in unexpected ways.”

This could sum up the premise of Before the Fall, as 11 people board a small, private plane from Martha’s Vineyard to Teterboro Airport, only to fall into the ocean 18 minutes later.

Most of them have nothing in common: two billionaire couples are nominally friends, the children are children (although the girl has a pretty big backstory), there is the inevitable security guard, and a random starving artist is invited by one of the wives at the local farmer’s market, where she had met him years ago, and just offered a seat on the plane as a way to avoid the ferry.

And, of course, the crew. Pilot, co-pilot, flight attendant. Each with their own stories.

All die, except for the artist, Scott, and the youngest boy JJ, who is four. Scott, as it turns out, had as a six- year -old boy watched the TV fitness guru Jack LaLanne tow a boat from Alcatraz, handcuffed, pulling it as he swam. This inspired Scott to swim. And so, years later, lost and disoriented in the ocean, in shock and with a dislocated shoulder, Scott manages to haul the boy eight hours to shore.

But what happened? The plane was in good shape, the crew was rested…

The world picks up on the story, because one of the billionaire men was due to be indicted for laundering money for unfriendly nations, and the other was the founder of a news network with the initials ALS instead of FOX. The second in command at the network grabs the story and puts it out there daily. “Who is this nobody, Scott? And why does he paint pictures of disasters?” Conspiracy theories ensue.

The men are more tightly drawn characters than their wives, but as in real life, sometimes men of power have wives who are paid less attention, and the book recognizes this fact.

“…isn’t this what marriage is? Two people fighting for rights to the same six inches?”

Jeanne Schwartz

So, what happened before the fall? Solving that mystery is the focus of the story, and it is a page-turning thriller. Scott asks JJ’s aunt – now his guardian – “Do you think he really understands what happened? A long pause, and she asks “Do you?”

Cynicism and lyricism collide throughout the book. The men talk about Scott saving JJ: “So what? They train dogs to wear whiskey barrels and find warm bodies in an avalanche, but you don’t see me teaching my kids to grow up to be malamutes.”

Versus Scott, the survivor: “Even in planetary terms we are small – one man afloat in an entire ocean, a speck in the waves. We believe our capacity for reason makes us bigger than we are, our ability to understand the infinite vastness of celestial bodies. But the truth is, this sense of scale only shrinks us.”

Noah Hawley may be best known for being the producer and writer of Fargo, on FX. This story has a similar vibe. It is also reminiscent of JFK Jr.’s crash in the same area, that killed him and his wife.

But, switching topics, a request: what have you enjoyed in this column? What would you like to hear more about? We’ve ranged from The Lincoln Highway to The Codebreaker, with YA novels like Surviving the Forest inbetween. Daisy Jones and the Six, Midnight in Chernobyl, The Boy in the Field. You can reach me at jeannes1065@ gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you.

I am game to review anything, so please let me know. I am at jeannes1065@gmail.com.

Green & Growing

When spring fades, I think, “gee, I’m really going to miss this.” Then I get over it and move on to summer. When fall comes, I’m all like, “I can’t wait to see the new colors and blooms!” There is so much in the landscape to be thankful for this time of year.

How about things blooming now with a nice fragrance? Head to the nursery and scope out these great plants! And some of them will bloom in the spring as well!

TEA OLIVE AND SWEET OLIVE

Tea olive can get very large unless you score a dwarf variety. Either way, just make sure you give it the space it needs. Its delicate, tiny white flowers are unassuming, but their fragrance is definitely noticeable.

CAROLINA JESSAMINE

If happy, this vine will bloom again in the fall after it’s already displayed its small yellow flowers in the spring. Trellis it or tie it up in the direction you want it to go, and it’s a great flowering vine.

SWEET AUTUMN CLEMATIS

This vine can become invasive if not tended too, but boy does it smell great! And later in the year, those flowers turn to seed, which look like small red peppers.

SASANQUA CAMELLIA

This large shrub or medium tree bursts with scented flowers usually in late September through November. It’s evergreen too! Mine here has white flowers, but check out Yule Tide for beautiful red blooms. Japonica variety camellia blooms in late winter/early spring.

TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE

Another great, but fast-growing, vine. Though the scented red, firecracker-like blooms aren’t seen until spring, this plant sports red berries in fall.

Though mums, pansies and violas don’t have much of a fragrance, they are dependable, low-maintenance flowers for this time of year. Also, cyclamen is an annual flower that is great for containers, and it can tolerate a little bit of cold. To me, its flowers appear to be upside down, and the heartshaped, variegated leaves are fun! One more - Autumn Joy sedum is different in the landscape with succulent-like leaves and tons of texture. They are perennial, and insects love them. Before the blooms fade, you can cut the stem, and hang them upside down to dry.

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

The Home FIX IT

7. The newer mini- lights burn much cooler and therefore are much safer.

8. If small children are in the home consider 12 or 24-volt lights.

9. As a general rule only three strands of lights should be linked together.

10. Keep outdoor electrical connections above ground – out of puddles of water.

11. Unplug strands of lights before replacing bulbs.

1. Make sure all outdoor receptacles are protected by a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit interrupter). The National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection of receptacles located outdoors, and it’s for life safety purposes.

2. Make sure that you have smoke detectors in your home and that they are working, as well as at least one fire extinguisher. One fire extinguisher per floor is better. One per floor plus one in your mechanical room and one in your laundry room is even better.

3. Never use indoor lights outside, and don’t use indoor extension cords outside.

4. Each year examine your old lights to make sure they are in good working order, and be sure to discard strands that are worn.

5. Drop cords are the number one reason for electrical fires in homes. Never run a drop cord under a rug, especially if there is foot traffic in the area, and never overload a drop cord. Never run drop cords out windows or doors.

6. Don’t over load the circuit, which the lights are on. Read the labels on the box of lights for the total wattage. Most outdoor circuits should only be loaded to roughly 1500 watts.

12. Only use UL approved lights.

13. When reaching high places be sure and use the correct equipment.

14. Last but not least, never burn an artificial tree in the fireplace. If you do, please see item number two above.

Purchasing & Installation Tips

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT ESPECIALLY FROM A SPOUSE’S PERSPECTIVE.

Lights are always on sale somewhere, just ask. The best thing to do is to let your significant other go and buy the lights or even better let them know you need their help and shopping expertise and ask them if they would please go with you and help you buy some decorations. After all there is no point in getting the season off to a bad start.

Adhere to all the safety items mentioned. Don’t screw hooks into your home to hold up the lights, they will eventually rust and begin to look bad. Use the new plastic gutter hangers from the store.

Don’t drive nails into your roof to mount lights to. Use the new clips that mount under your shingles. However if your roof is old and brittle, don’t use the shingle mounts either. In the case of an old brittle roof perhaps you should not put lights on your roof. And maybe get a new roof for Christmas.

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF LIGHTS

NEEDED TO DECORATE YOUR TREE:

3’ Tree: 50 – 100 Lights

4’ Tree: 100 – 150 Lights

5’ Tree: 150 – 200 Lights

6’ Tree: 200 – 250 Lights

7’ Tree: 300 – 350 Lights

35 – 40 Lights for each foot over 7’

If you need to figure the amperage you are using add up the total wattage of the lighting and divide by 120 (volts). Check the overcurrent device on the circuit you are using and as a rule multiply that number by .8. So a 15-amp circuit should only be loaded to 12 amps and a 20-amp circuit only 16 amps. Put your lights on a timer so that they go on and off by themselves, making your home beautiful whether you’re home or not. Maybe stagger the times each day either on the outdoor and/or on the indoor lights.

As you take down your lights at the end of the season, keep next year in mind. Don’t damage the lights as you take them down and repair them as you go so that next year you don’t have to repair them as you’re putting them up. End of the holiday season is another great time to buy ahead for next year.

MOST IMPORTANTLY – HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! 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

Since that time of year is quickly sneaking up on us and we all want to have fun, festive lights outside, here is a guide to help youPAY ATTENTION!

CHINA BEFORE COMMUNISM

“It is breathtaking! I am walking away deeply inspired and profoundly moved!”

—Rita Cosby, Emmy Award-winning journalist

“The energy, the precision , the beauty... I’m just overwhelmed. It’s so beautiful!”

—John Anthony, retired judge

Throughout history artists in almost every culture looked to the divine for inspiration. Art was meant to uplift, bringing joy to those who created and experienced it. Today, Shen Yun Performing Arts pays homage to this tradition, weaving the wisdom and virtues of Chinese civilization with ancient legends and modern heroic tales on stage.

“

I’ve reviewed about 4,000 shows. None can compare to what I saw tonight.”

—Richard

Connema, Broadway critic

Shen Yun brings to its audiences a whole new experience, revealing a China untainted by communist rule. Be prepared to traverse time and space and be mesmerized by the action, humor, and beauty of ve millennia. It’s an experience that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart.

“It’s like being in heaven!”

Paul Behrends, consultant