Lake Arrowhead Living OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER 2023
The Brimmer Highlands Cup is an event dreamed up by Ward Brimmer and a few other golfers 15 years ago to spice up Lake Arrowhead’s golfing experience through some good-natured competition among Golf Club members. Two golf members have participated in all 15 events, Sandy Reynolds and Rick Salese. Modeled after the Ryder Cup between U.S. and European golf professionals, the Brimmer Highlands Cup has two captains who are responsible for selecting team members, setting tournament rules, and working with Golf Club management on Tournament details. This year the Red Team Co-Captains were Al Schimmelman and Paul Bolding. The Blue Team captain was Mel Standley and his Co-Caption was Lee Heubner. Each team included 18 members. Matches on the first day of competition were played by 2-person teams in three different formats – best ball, alternate shot, and scramble. The Blue Team ended the first day of competition with a 15.5 -11.5 lead. Second day matches were all singles. The Blue team increased their lead with second day results of 11.5 Blue to 6.5 Red. The final results were Blue 27 and Red 18. In what was a very competitive event, the Blue Team earned bragging rights for the eighth year in a row. Special thanks to all the staff in the Pro Shop and The Highlands Grill for all they did to help make the Highlands Cup a successful and fun event.
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
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activities & events
Lake Arrowhead
FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
WITH CHIEF REBECCA STROBL ABOUT CHIEF STROBL Founder and President of New Day Education and Motivation,Chief Rebecca Strobl has been in Fire and Emergency Medical Services as a volunteer serving her community since 2007. Rebecca is a currently licensed State of GA EMTIntermediate and a certified instructor with the American Safety Health Institute (ASHI).
Monday, November 13th at the Clubhouse from 12pm-4pm $55 per person
LIV E
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AND NOVEMBER 9TH 6PM DINNER | 7PM BINGO
RSVP 770.720.7900 X 3
American Safety and Health Institute First Aid Portion (3 Hours) Practical Portion (1 Hour)
Space is limited to 20 participants per session. Register today!
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JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AND GAMES AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Training includes:
To register, email Rebecca Strobl at rstrobl@newdayeducationandmotivation.com
OCTOBER 12TH
BINGO WITH EILEEN
7PM
FAMILY
movie nighT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT SUNDOWN AT GREAT FESTIVAL PARK FEATURING
Daniel’s Home Services, LLC DESIGN – BUILD LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR Owner, Daniel Johnson, serving you since 2007 “I couldn’t be happier with the job Daniel and his crew did” —L.S. Lake Arrowhead
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New Construction | Remodeling | Basements | Bathrooms | Kitchens | Additions | Decks
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TRIVIA WITH MAURY
? OCTOBER 19TH NOVEMBER 16TH
ARE YOU READY?
6PM DINNER 7PM TRIVIA RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! 770-721-7900 X 3 page 6
OCTOBER 20TH 6PM-8PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE
ARTS
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STORYTIME WITH SAM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 10AM-11AM AT THE CLUBHOUSE JOIN US FOR A READING OF 'THE VERY BUSY SPIDER' AND 'WALTER'S WONDERFUL WEB' SPIDER CRAFTS ITSY BITSY SPIDER SING-ALONG RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770-721-7900 X 3
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community interest Yoga
with Denise Saturday, October 7th: Yoga 101 for beginners 10am
Saturday, October 14th: Gentle flow 10am
Saturday, October 21st: Yoga Pilates fusion 10am
Saturday, October 28th: Gentle Flow 10am
Marina pavilion Call or text (678) 699-7423 for more details
HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 28TH AT 7:30PM
DJ DAVE COSTUME CONTESTS GAMES DRINK SPECIALS RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770-721-7900 EXT. 3 ADULT GHOULS AND GOBLINS ONLY! page 8
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WITH EILEEN NOVEMBER 1ST 6PM DINNER | 7PM STORIES
AT THE CLUBHOUSE Everyone has a story to tell! Join us at our first Storytime with Eileen and share your best (or worst) holiday stories. We will draw names from a hat to see who speaks. Each speaker will get five minutes. Don’t want to speak? No worries! Come as a spectator and enjoy the fun!
RSVP WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770.720.7900 X 3
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MEMOIR & ORAL HISTORY Lunch & Learn with Bill Walsh October 16th 12pm-2pm | Clubhouse William Walsh is the director of the Reinhardt University Creative Writing Program, both undergraduate and M.F.A. program. The author of nine books, he has won several awards, including Georgia Author of the Year and the Cervena Barva Editor’s Prize. Everyone has a story! Is your story funny or tragic, or perhaps, both at the same time? Everyone has a unique voice to tell a story, but how do you tap into the deep cervices of memory? How do you put to paper (or the computer screen) the story burning to be told. No one else can write it for you, so for two hours, I will discuss the process of writing memoir and oral history, and how to find that nugget of gold. I’ve been publishing for more nearly 40 years so follow me on this two-hour journey and I will demonstrate how simple it can be. However, it is not without peril; otherwise, it would not be worth telling. RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770-721-7900 X3
CIVIL WAR LUNCH & LEARN WITH DR. KENNETH WHEELER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH | 6PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE Kenneth H. Wheeler is Professor of History and the Dean for the College of Humanities, Sciences, and Technology at Reinhardt University. He is the author of several articles on the history of Cherokee County and northern Georgia. His latest book is Modern Cronies: Southern Industrialism from Gold Rush to Convict Labor, 1829-1894. A resident of Lake Arrowhead, he is excited to talk with his neighbors about this place in another time. Think politics is rough today? Cherokee County during the Civil War was a cauldron of tensions. A mix of enslaved people and free, Confederates and Unionists, tried to survive, but the home front was fraught even before Federal troops arrived in 1864. From drought and shortages to the burning of Canton, hear the human stories and dilemmas that made the 1860s a searing period in the history of this area.
REGISTER WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770.721.7900 X 3 page 9
community interest LAKE ARROWHEAD
CLUB SCHEDULE LAKE ARROWHEAD HIKING CLUB
Monday
GUIDED SUMMIT HIKE
Rummikub | 1pm- 3pm (lunch at 12pm) *Open* Contact Lis Dalton for more details Canasta | 2pm-6pm *Waitlist* Contact Gail McGurk for more details gailmcgurk12@gmail.com (678)-591-6085 Wednesday
Mahjong | 10:30am-3:30pm *Open* Contact Kathy Deitz for more details kathydeitz@yahoo.com (678)-545-7030 Thursday
Bunko and Pokeno | 1st Thursday of every month 11am-2pm *Open* Contact Gina Wanko for more details (678)-493-8391
WITH JOHN
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH AT 9:00 AM ADVANCED HIKE - 5 MILES *MUST BE A HIKING CLUB MEMBER AND BRING HIKING CARD ON HIKE*
Mexican Train | 2nd Thursday of every month 12pm lunch and 1pm games *Open* Contact LuAnn Greer for more details lugreer@aol.com (203)-770-0608 All clubs listed are hosted at the Clubhouse. To sign-up for any of the following clubs, please contact the provided contacts. Want to host your club at the clubhouse? Contact Activities Director, Madison Little at mlittle@lakearrowheadga.com or (770) 765-7092. *No experience is required*
HIKING LIST: HIKING STICKS RECOMMENDED WATER | SNACK
Reserve your spot today at activities@lakearrowheadga.com
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KYSC, LAKE ARROWHEAD PRESENTS THE
WHAT DOING SAILING REGATTA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
MARINA PAVILION 2PM-5PM
$25 PER PERSON TO INCLUDE: 30 minute sailing lesson with American Sailing Association (ASA) certified instructors refreshments and snacks | payment upon arrival | spectators welcome
spaces are limited to 3 people per time slot time slots available every 30 minutes - 2pm to 4:30pm *pending weather, event will be postponed to Nov 19* RSVP to activities@lakearrowheadga.com
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Hiking & History with Donna
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HOLIDAY SWEATER
NOVEMBER 19TH AT 10AM-12PM We will be hiking the East Lake Trail 2.5 mile hike/approximately 2 hours moderate difficulty To reserve your spot, email activities at activities@lakearrowheadga.com
KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE DECEMBER 9TH AT 7PM
*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
WHIP OUT YOUR WACKIEST HOLIDAY SWEATER, WARM UP YOUR VOCAL CORDS, AND SING YOUR HEART OUT! RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH THE CLUBHOUSE TODAY! 770-721-7900 X3
S'MORES WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 16TH 6PM-8PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Christmas MARKET Clu DECEMBER
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GET IN THE FESTIVE SPIRIT WITH SOME TOASTY HOT COCOA, GOOEY S'MORES, AND PEN YOUR LETTER TO SANTA! STRIKE A POSE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF THE NIGHT. 'TIS THE SEASON TO SPREAD JOY AND CHEER!
Come join us for our Holiday Market at the clubhouse. Want to become a vendor? Email thechocolateroomla@gmail.com to secure your spot! page 11
happenings at the grill MONDAY open 10am to 6pm Bar Menu Service 11am to 6pm
flatbreads
TUESDAY open 10am to 6pm Bar Menu Service 11am to 6pm WEDNESDAY open 9am to 9pm Menu Service 11am to 8pm
Classic Pepperoni 11
THURSDAY open 9am to 9pm Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 8pm
Caprese 10
FRIDAY open 9am to 10pm Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm
Hawaiian 15
SATURDAY open 9am to 10pm Lunch Menu Service 11am to 3:45pm Dinner Menu Service 5pm to 9pm
Steakhouse 18
SUNDAY open 10am to 6pm Alcohol Sales 11am to 6pm A La Carte Brunch 10:30am to 2pm Limited Menu Service 2pm to 4pm
BBQ Chicken 13
Greek 15
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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BOURBON TASTING AT THE CLUBHOUSE November 11th | 6:30pm
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Includes Five Bourbon Tastings from Barrell Craft Spirits Hors D'oeuvres Curated by Chef Jason RSVP with the clubhouse today! 770.720.7900 x 3
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golf news 2023 POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday September 22, Paul Bolding defeated Bill Maynard on the last hole to win the 14th annual Points Championship. This event, which is possibly the most unique and pressure packed tournament of the year. According to the tournament rules, all ten players start at the same time, on the same hole. At the end of each hole, the golfer with the highest score is eliminated from the tournament. If two players tie with the highest score, a chip off is held to determine who advances. The closest to the hole continues unless there are 3 or more players in the chip off. In that case, the player that is farthest from the hole is eliminated. This process continues for nine holes until only one golfer remains. Golf members earn points throughout the year by playing in Club sponsored golf tournaments. They receive 10 points for participating in a tournament but can earn more by winning or finishing at least fourth in a tournament. Typically, ten members qualify to play in the Points Championship. This year we had a tie for 10th place, so we had 11 qualifiers. These qualifiers are pictured below. The format of the Points Championship, known specifically as a “nine hole shoot out” brings a different type of pressure than any other played in Lake Arrowhead. It is, for example, the only one where a high score on a hole can result in elimination from the tournament. In addition, it is the only tournament where family and friends follow along to cheer on their favorite participants. This adds a little extra excitement and pressure for the golfers in that almost every shot draws some type of vocal response from the crowd. For many of us, these pressures tend to turn our brains into mush, particularly in the early holes where elimination is disappointing.
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2 PERSON TEAMS OCTOBER 14TH AT BRIDGEMILL OCTOBER 15TH AT LAKE ARROWHEAD
CLUBHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED FOR LUNCH SERVICE ON THE 15TH FOR MGA TOURNAMENT
BEST BALL DAY 1 | SCRAMBLE DAY 2 USGA HANDICAP REQUIRED CALL PRO SHOP FOR MORE DETAILS 770-721-7902 page 13
golf news The first hole saw Arra Bolding and Lynn DeWolfe eliminated. 11 was the first of 4 chip offs! Michelle Maynard was eliminated in a chip off with Bill Maynard and Eleanor Gibbons. Hole 12 was the second chip off. Rex Wallace was the odd man out. Larry Adams and Brian Schell advanced on to the next hole. The 13th hole saw the third chip off in a row! Jeff Ciupak was in a chip off with Brian Schell, Eleanor Gibbons, and Bill Maynard. Jeff was eliminated. The 14th hole was the end of Pat Farrelly’s run. The 15th hole was the fourth and final chip off between Brian Schell, Larry Adams, and Eleanor Gibbons. Eleanor was knocked out. Brian Schell was eliminated on hole 16. Larry Adams’ run came to an end on hole 17. Paul Bolding eliminated Bill Maynard on the final hole for the victory. Congratulations to all the participants on a great season and qualifying for the Points Championship. Thanks to Golf Professionals Uel Kemp, Kevin Aines, Ian Cummings and the rest of the club staff for all their hard work. It was a great tournament.
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golf news
by Ruth Nunes
GOLF MASQUERADE BALL Our end of Summer event, the so-called Golf Masquerade Ball (pun intended) was held Thursday August 17th. It may have been the end of Summer, but it felt like the beginning of Fall, which was great weather for the 13 participants to get out and play in our 9-hole scramble. Since we had an odd number of players, 3 teams were of 3 players each and the 4th team had 4 players. VP Natalie announced the tournament rules which provided for prizes based on: • Traditional scramble; • Closest to the pin on Hole #2 • Longest drive on Hole #12. In addition, Ian (Lake Arrowhead’s new Assistant Golf Pro) would blindly draw three numbers eliminating three holes from the scores, which we learned is a twist on regular play, known as Three Blind Mice. Those mice meant players not only needed to be good and lucky on the course, but also lucky with the draw. I already considered myself lucky since I was playing with Maureen and Natalie.
Our monthly Catfight wasn’t as well attended, I guess a few players believed the ugly weather report which turned out to be somewhat accurate. We started with 9 players, but then the rain started coming down when we were on the 2nd hole and a few players turned back. Thankfully, I stuck it out, as not long afterwards conditions improved. Ultimately, based on individual handicaps Patti took first place and Arra placed 2nd. Good job, Ladies. The LGA was well represented in the Club Championship with Eleanor Gibbons reclaiming the title as Club Champion. Lynn DeWolfe was Net Champion, with Arra placing 2nd Net. Another good job, Ladies. The Summer grand finale was our first “Party at the Lake”. What a party! Plenty of food, drinks, swimming, games and an overall good time! It might have been the first LALGA lake party but it won’t be the last. What a great way to end the Summer!
We were all blessed with a Shotgun Start (thanks to Uel) so pace of play moved along at a solidly deliberate speed that had us all back at the Clubhouse before Noon. Then (drum roll, please) Ian came in to draw the numbers. You could cut the tension with a knife (OK, a butter knife). Everyone cheered when Ian pulled the 8th Hole as the first hole eliminated from the scores. The next hole eliminated was #2 which made Ian temporarily less popular since a few teams, including ours, birdied #2. However, he promptly redeemed himself by drawing #1 as the final draw. Two out of three was pretty good. Our President, Arra, announced the winners as follows: 1st place Natalie, Maureen and Ruth. (No kidding! Lucky Me!) 2nd place Karen, Roz, Janice and Arra. Closest to pin, Arra. Longest drive, Paula. Congratulations to all. page 15
Lake Arrowhead
turkey shoot November 11th at 9am flighted after play 2 person teams, 3 formats Call pro shop for details 770-721-7902
The Hebrew Order of David presents
THE 2023 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival ~ Open to the entire community ~
SUNDAY OCT 22, 2023 11am–3pm
Team & Vendor Registration
OPEN NOW
770-580-3897
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free admission featuring
Kids' Zone Community Expo
Live Music Silent Auction
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3 KINGS tournament december 9th at 9am Flighted after play 3 person scramble Call pro shop for details 770-721-7902
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club business 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.
SECURITY UPDATE Here are a few tips for safety during boating season... • Always travel in a counterclockwise 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.
PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.
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club business 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. $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 AND TRAILER REGISTRATION
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. page 19
community interest 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.
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community interest Knights of Columbus Patriotic Flag Program to donate $10.00 to Lake Arrowhead Property Owners’ Association fund raising committee for every new flag subscription between now and June 30, 2024. Scan QR code below to have a flag placed in your yard for the seven flag holidays.
Knights of Columbus Patrio�c Flag Program at Lake Arrowhead The Knights of Columbus (Etowah Council #12826 in Canton, GA) will place an American Flag (3’ X 5’, nylon, sewn strips and embroidered stars) on a 10’ pole in front of your home for the 7 Flag Days shown below:
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The Knights of Columbus (Etowah Council in Canton, will place an American Independence Day#12826 Labor Day GA) 9-11 Veterans Day Flag (3’ X 5’, nylon, sewn strips and embroidered stars) on a 10’ pole in front of your home for the 7 Flag Days shown below: Proceeds benefit these local chari�es: Coats for Kids, The Angel House, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, MUST Presidents Day Memorial Flag DayLegion Post 45, Homeless Ministries, Boy Scout Troop 3752, Woodstock High School Day Band, American Veterans, Georgia Special Olympics, Global Ini�a�ve and Habitat for Humanity. Independence DayWheelchair Labor Day 9-11 Veterans Day The flags are delivered prior toCoats the holiday 1-2 days following theBoys holiday. TheMUST flags Proceeds benefit these 1-2 localdays chari�es: for Kids,and Theremoved Angel House, Goshen Valley Ranch, will remain Boy in place Labor Woodstock Day and 9-11. WeSchool will replace stolen flags. A 1”Homeless diameter Ministries, Scoutbetween Troop 3752, High Band,damaged AmericanorLegion Post 45, your flag The cost for 7 annual 1’ long PVC socketSpecial will beOlympics, installed Global in yourWheelchair front yard, Ini�a�ve to firmly and holdHabitat Veterans, Georgia for pole. Humanity. Flag Days is $50.00 per year. Your annual renewal date will be the holiday of your ini�al subscrip�on. The flags 1-2 days prior the holiday and removed 1-2 daysand following the holiday. The flags Please joinare usdelivered and your neighbors withto a yearly subscrip�on to our Patrio�c Charitable Flag Program. will remain in place between Labor Day and 9-11. We will replace damaged or stolen flags. A 1” diameter You mayPVC go to our web www.kofc12826.org placetoyour order using PayPal usefor the7QR will site be installed in your fronttoyard, firmly hold yourour flag pole.link Theorcost annual 1’ long socket Code below. Our email address is knightsofcolumbus12826@gmail.com. You may also use the mail-in form Flag Days is $50.00 per year. Your annual renewal date will be the holiday of your ini�al subscrip�on. below. Please join us and your neighbors with a yearly subscrip�on to our Patrio�c and Charitable Flag Program. If you have further ques�ons, you may contact Lake Arrowhead resident Larry Moyer (404) 386-6952 You may go to our web site www.kofc12826.org to place your order using our PayPal link or use the QR Code below. Our email address is knightsofcolumbus12826@gmail.com. You may also use the mail-in form below. Make checks payable to: “Knights of Columbus, Etowah Council #12826” Name: Start Date: If you have further ques�ons, you may contact Lake Arrowhead resident Larry Moyer (404) 386-6952 Sub Division: Lake Arrowhead Billing Address: Make checks payable of Columbus, Etowah Council #12826” Flag Loca�on Addressto: (if “Knights different): Name: Start Date: Phone (required): Email (required): Lake Arrowhead Sub Division: Number of Flags: @ $50.00 each SCAN HERE Billing Address: Sprinkler System: Flag Loca�on Address (if different): Please (required): mail to: Knights of Columbus,Email Council #12826 Phone (required): P.O. Box 0732 Number of Flags: @ $50.00 each SCAN HERE Holly Springs, GA. 30142 Sprinkler System:
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community interest 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. LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL Want to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA? Come join us at the Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center. 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
Lake Arrowhead has a very active community of Pickleball and Tennis players who enjoy our Sports Courts. More than 50 of us gathered recently at the Red Cloud Pavilion to celebrate and to recognize some of the accomplishments of past and present players. It was fun sharing food and drink, plus meeting the players’ husbands and wives who share our love for sports. Thanks to LAYCC for helping us host this event. page 22
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MEET THE LAPOA BOARD CANDIDATES BECKY HERNANDEZ
JAY CALDWELL
334 Cherokee Drive Waleska, GA 30183
118 Tulip Tree Court Waleska, GA 30183
My name is Becky Hernandez, and I am asking for your support for our POA board. I am a single mom of three children and a grandmother of two. I was drawn to this community for the safety it offers and its amazing amenities. Just like protecting my family, I am interested in protecting our community and the investment we have all made in choosing a home in Lake Arrowhead.
Jay Caldwell was born and raised in Massachusetts. He got entirely sick of the snow and gray winters and moved down to Georgia in 2007 and has never looked back.
My experience in Real Estate allows me to understand what keeps and grows a property’s worth. During my 16 years as a Real Estate agent, I learned the ins and outs of what people are looking for in a top-notch community. While working in Real Estate I also worked as a Property Management for luxury homes and condos in Marco Island, Florida. I handled all aspects of property management including budgeting and planning. I am still a person who values individuality and wants each homeowner in our community to feel they have true ownership of their property. I understand each person has their personalized style and I am not interested in micromanaging my neighbors. I am interested in helping our community grow and continue to be a sought-after community here in Cherokee County. After almost two decades in Real Estate, I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to work from home and watch my children grow up. I obtained my Property Casualty License and currently enjoy working in the Worker’s Compensation Field. I am asking for your vote. Thank you!
A former insurance professional for over fifteen years, he made a career change in 2014 to enter the IT space in Quality Assurance. He now manages a QA department for a startup company. Jay works from home, and is a full time resident of Lake Arrowhead. He has previously co-ran a volunteer community theatre company for 11 years and has a wealth of experience in event planning, volunteer coordination and more. Jay and his spouse Rhonda, are new additions to Lake Arrowhead as of January 2022 but already in love with their mountain community here.
JEANNE SCHWARTZ
327 Lakewood Drive Waleska, GA 30183
My husband Jeff and I moved to Lake Arrowhead in December of 2015. We both retired in 2021 and have been involved in the community since then. We have three kids: a son in Philadelphia, and daughters in New Lexington, OH and Woodstock, GA. They have blessed us with five grandchildren: two boys in PA and three girls here, ranging in ages from 4- 9. My professional career is summarized below: Strategic, accomplished senior executive with broad and deep experience in innovation and business strategy, internal start-ups, strategy alignment and communication, consumer insight-driven growth, brand strategy, development, fundraising and applied foresight.
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community interest Pioneer in creating and implementing innovation and foresight capabilities in F500 company. Identified strategic growth business opportunities, created business cases and incubated new businesses ranging from solar project protection designed to satisfy investor requirements, to a three-tier mini-med program to satisfy needs of the uninsured, to a forward-designed funeral planning and caregiver consultation bundle. In addition, I served on the board and staff of Grameen Foundation, an international NGO leading teams of fundraisers, development professionals, and marketing and communications staff. If elected to serve, my focus will be on communications within Lake Arrowhead, listening through research and community involvement and serving as the liaison to the communications committee, which I recruited upon being appointed to the board. The committee is populated with six talented and enthusiastic communicators. Our first Blast will be sent out the first week of September, and we will be committing to a regular, transparent cadence of information to educate, involve and hopefully entertain the residents of our community. If you’d like to join, please let us know! Thank you for your consideration.
STEVE THOMA
343 Cherokee Drive Waleska, GA 30183
My wife, Ramy, and I discovered Lake Arrowhead in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the area and community. Various corporate relocations have taken us all over the country including Seattle, Tampa, St Louis, and Atlanta but Lake Arrowhead has always been at the top of our list for our next home. That dream became a reality this year and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Everyone has been warm and welcoming, and we look forward to getting more actively involved in the community. I'm currently an NCR executive director with an extensive background in software development, project management, quality and customer satisfaction. I'm a Navy veteran and member of the Masonic fraternity and Shriners organization. My hobbies include travel, photography, and outdoor
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activities. I've also served as President, Vice President, and Website Administrator for the Peachtree Miata Club for the last 10 years. I look forward to meeting more of my new neighbors and contributing my skills and experiences to help Lake Arrowhead maintain its beauty and amenities for all property owners.
RICH CHAPMAN
109 Cayuse Court Waleska, GA 30183
My wife, Kelly, and I purchased a home in Lake Arrowhead in December of 2021 after becoming empty nesters. I currently work as a Senior Project Manager at Intertek in Kennesaw, Georgia. I am a Building Envelope Consultant, which means I consult on roofs, exterior walls, foundations, and pavement. I perform Property Condition Assessments, commercial home inspections, on everything from shopping centers to high rise buildings. I assess everything in and outside the building. I am knowledgeable in most things when it comes to construction. I have managed people and projects all my life, mostly in construction, but in manufacturing as well. I have always been active in my church, my community, and in my professional organization. I have been the president of the United Methodist Men, Lead and participated in mission trips, been the secretary, treasurer, VP and president of IIBEC (International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants) Georgia, and served on committees in my past neighborhoods. I am an Eagle Scout. Kelly and I are finally, almost, settled in and want to plug in to our community. We attend Canton First United Methodist Church and are slowly plugging in there. I am eager to become an active part of the Lake Arrowhead community. If you vote for me I will diligently work for you to make Lake Arrowhead a better place moving forward. Grace be with you.
community interest TREVOR ALLISON
BOB WEATHERFORD
306 Feather Perch Waleska, GA 30183
151 Hawks Trail Waleska, GA 30183
Hello, my name is Trevor Allison and I'm a proud resident and homeowner within this wonderful community. As a dedicated husband, father, and veteran, my commitment to family and service forms the core of my values.
I am Bob Weatherford, and I am running for an open seat on our board. Lisa and I built our dream home here on Hawks Trail and moved in December. I would like to lend my extensive experience in planning and zoning as well as an elected official to the board. I have also served as VP of my HOA in Cobb.
I firmly believe that the essence of a thriving community lies in striking a delicate balance between preserving its natural beauty and pursuing opportunities for growth. With a strong sense of direction, I am dedicated to ensuring that any endeavors undertaken benefit and uplift both ourselves and our fellow neighbors. To me, each resident who chooses to call this community home is not merely a resource but a valuable asset that enriches our shared experience. Recognizing and celebrating the wonderful people who form the backbone of our neighborhood is essential to fostering a sense of unity and harmony among us. As a member of the POA board, I pledge to work to uphold our community's values, maintain its beauty, and pave the way for progress. With open communication, cooperation, and transparency, we can foster an environment that thrives on inclusivity and collaboration. I kindly request your support in considering my nomination to serve on the POA board. Together, we can continue to build a remarkable community where each resident feels cherished, heard, and empowered. Thank you for your time and consideration.
I’ve served as an Elected Official for 16 years, 12 of those as Mayor Pro Tem of Acworth and four as Cobb County Commissioner. I’ve worked collaboratively with Elected Officials and Staff at all levels and have served on numerous boards and positions at GMA (Georgia Municipal Association), as well as ACCG (Association of County Commissioners of Georgia). I currently serve on Arbitration panels for DCA (Dept. of Community Affairs). I have worked and served with elected officials in Cherokee including the Chairman of the BOC. I was also on the Cobb Board that brought the Braves to Cobb. I believe my experience in planning and zoning in Cobb would be an asset to our POA here in Lake Arrowhead. I have a BA Degree in Math from Huntingdon College in Montgomery and spent most of my career in high tech field with over 30 years at Amdahl and STK Corporations in consulting and professional services sales. I now work for AT&T as Account Manager. I believe the board needs experience and expertise from all different disciplines. I know it is a thankless job and would require commitment. I believe communication is the key and I will do my best to be responsive to all. I would appreciate your consideration as your board member.
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community interest READING FOR THE AGES by Jeanne Schwartz Tom Lake | Ann Patchett | Harper Collins Ann Patchett is a beloved author, who has written about subjects as diverse as musicians being held captive by terrorists in her break-out book Bel Canto – to this book, Tom Lake, that is as soothing as a summer day, celebrating familial love, story-telling and the beauty of life. Lara, who used to have a “u” in her name until she saw Dr. Zhivago, is at home in the cherry orchards of Michigan with her husband Tom, working the trees, when their three daughters join them in March of 2020, for pandemic or other reasons. No matter. The family has time together and the girls want to know the story of their mom’s long-ago relationship with a man who would later be a movie star. The two performed together in Our Town when Lara was 19. Was Peter Duke – think McDreamy - the father of one of them? How did stardom rub off on them, or not? What was their claim to him? How in the world did their mother have a life this interesting when she was just their mom? Lara’s husband Tom is remarkably secure in his marriage, and is not bothered a whit by this story-telling. He even joins in from time to time: “They just want to know about the sex…” He directed the summer stock production and played the role of the Stage Manager in Our Town himself a few times. More important, he was witness to the outlines of Lara’s relationship with Duke and Duke’s brother Sebastian. But in addition to the nuclear family in the orchards, and the cast of memory, Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town is a character of its own. Lara plays Emily Gibbs: first in high school, then in summer stock theater in Michigan, near Tom Lake, where she meets her co-star Duke. Our Town reveals the facts of life and death in an extraordinarily brief, spare, three acts. (And Ann Patchett says one of the goals of this book is to return people to the gentleness, power, and universality of the play, which packs truth into a visceral punch). Emily Gibbs, who is the tragic heroine of Wilder’s play, is one Lara feels destined to play. And in fact, she inhabits the character throughout her life. Any question of an expanded role in theater is out of the question for her. “I was Emily because that was the only thing I knew how to do. I had the range of a box turtle. I was excellent, as long as no one moved me.” She could have picked worse wagons to which to hook her star. Her success in the play was due to her simply being Emily, not over-acting. But her relationship with Duke, who plays her father in the play, does get enmeshed in the summer stock theater legend of steamy sex as the two try to disguise their obvious physical magnetism on stage. page 26
And so, what happened? Was Lara’s daughter Emily the product of this love affair? There are hints thrown in that this might indeed be the case. How did Lara end up with Tom in the cherry orchard near Tom Lake and not with Duke? The orchard - and the farm - captivate each of the characters, including Duke, who saw it as a rock, a steadying force in his chaotic life. Its beauty and stillness are a muffler, a blanket of reassurance; not only during the pandemic, but permanently. And the sweet, countrified ways of the place allow for life lessons to be imparted in calm and magical ways. As she is re-telling the story of her life to her daughters, Lara struggles to recall details that all at once don’t seem so important. The fabric of her experience is not dependent upon the individual threads. As Lara puts it: “There is no explaining this simple truth about life: you will forget most of it.” Ann Patchett is not a mother, yet her descriptions of her love for her children couldn’t be more authentic. Quoting from The Washington Post: as Lara is comforting Nell, her youngest daughter, she muses: “ I want to tell her she’ll never be hurt, that everything will be fair, and that I will always, always be there to protect her. No one sees us but the swallows looping overhead. She puts her arms around my waist and we stand there, just like that, casting a single shadow across the grass.” Read Tom Lake, and then, as Ann Patchett would have you do, return to Our Town and read it again. It is truly miraculous in its power and longevity. “Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? – every, every minute?” Tom Lake is Ann Patchett’s ninth novel. She has also published five works of non-fiction, both memoirs and essays, and spent the beginning of her career working for Seventeen magazine, until she got into a dispute with the editor, exclaiming, “I’ll never darken your door again.” Our Town was first performed in 1938, and won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in that year Eighty-five years later, the show is performed at least once every night somewhere in the United States and throughout the world.
community interest NEW GATE ENTRY SOFTWARE SYSTEM INSTALLED We are pleased to announce the installation of the new Gate software to the North and South Gates beginning Wed, Sept 20, 2023. During the installation, training process and testing of the new system, there may be delays entering the visitor lanes of each gate. Please be patient and courteous with our staff as we transition to an updated Gate entry system. This new system will streamline the visitor entry process and allow residents to enter their guests and visitors coming into Lake Arrowhead. In the next few weeks, you can expect to receive email communications from TEKWave. This communication will provide you with self-registration directions and will be available using your mobile phone app or computer. In addition, anyone entering through the visitor lane will be required to provide their state issued ID, i.e. Driver’s License, that will be scanned. A printed visitor pass will be provided to enter and must be displayed on the dash of their vehicle. It is your responsibility to inform your vendors, visitors and guests of the new process. Our existing entry devices, black remotes, gray remotes and white access cards have been programmed to work with the new gate software. If for some reason your device is not working, please contact the Administration office at 770-721-7912. A new Call Box is being installed and new directory codes will be assigned. Your prior directory code will no longer be valid with the new system and you will need to use the new directory code to access the Call Box at the North Gate. ****IMPORTANT links are provided below to educate and provide better understanding of utilizing the new software system**** See visit https://support.tekwavesolutions.com/ along with a few helpful articles. • • • • • • •
How To use the TEKControl Visitor Management System How To add a visitor How To Create a Visitor E-Pass How To find the TEKControl Visitor Management mobile application How To use the AllBox I can't find my name in the Directory on the AllBox How To Use an Electronic Pass (E-Pass)
Please contact our administrative office 770-721-7912 if you have any questions or need assistance with using the system.
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It’s time to give your house that once over for cracks and areas where the cooler air will seep in and more importantly, your heat will leak out. Begin outside by looking at places where two different building materials meet and around every opening in your siding i.e. around water spigots, dryer vents, and places where telephone and TV cables enter the house. Fill all openings and cracks with caulk or expanding insulating foam. page 28
Once inside your home, look at the following: Ʌ Check around electrical outlets. You can get inexpensive foam gaskets to seal every outlet. Make sure your pull down attic stairs are sealed as well. Ʌ Measure the temperature in different parts of the house. Differences of a couple of degrees or more indicate that the room is poorly sealed or that air movement inside the house is poor. If some rooms are cooler than others, your favorite HVAC company can help you zone your house properly to even out the air flow. Ʌ It’s time to weather strip windows, doors, and garage doors. It’s simple and inexpensive. Ʌ Get your caulk gun back out and seal between baseboards and floors. Remove the base molding and fill in the gap between baseboards and floor. This will not only stop air leaks, but will help seal out insects as well. One last thing to check – if you have windows in unused parts of the house, think about sealing them for the window with a shrink wrap. Once installed, shrink wrap is virtually invisible and easy to remove. The best part of all of this work is that when it gets warm out again, all of these steps will help keep your cool air in (and insects out).
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