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Magazine - HMS Golf Management
Magazine the Lake Arrowhead september/october 2013 Search ALL Homes and Lots for Sale in the MLS: www.Lake-Arrowhead-GA.com JUST LISTED! JUST LISTED! Mountain retreat, Terrace suite, 4BD/3BA, Granite, Master on main! $159,900 Ranch, Vaulted, Stone fplc, New stainless kitchen, Bonus rm, Fence! $139,900 UNDER CONTRACT this month! WHY CHOOSE BECKY’S TEAM? 25 SOLD/UNDER CONTRACT in Lake Arrowhead in 2013! #1 Agent in Lake Arrowhead #1 Agent in Cherokee County Extensive Marketing - 100+ Websites Feedback after Showings Family in Lake Arrowhead 20+ years Boat Tours for Buyers Buyer agents show homes 7 days a week 770-851-5595 678-493-3217 www.BeckysRealEstate.com Becky Babcock Let Nationwide combine your auto, home and life insurance policies. You’ll get our famous On Your Side® service and you could save up to 25%. To learn more about combining your policies, call us today. Michael Thomas GREAT YOUNG DRIVER RATES! 230 Red Cloud Dr Waleska GA 30183 Office: (678) 880-9985 Cell: (770) 329-5625 thomam2@nationwide.com Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Columbus, OH. Subject to underwriting gui delines, review and approval. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Savings compared to standalone price of each policy, based on national new customer data from May 2010. Availability and discounts vary by state and other factors. The Lake Arrowhead Magazine is a joint publication of Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club and the Board of Directors of the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association (LAPOA). MAIN CLUBHOUSE 770.721.7900 Administrative Office 9:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri 770.721.7912 | fax 770.721.7909 GOLF SHOP 770.721.7900 ext 2 golf@lakearrowheadga.com THE HIGHLANDS GRILL 770.721.7900 ext 3 dining@lakearrowheadga.com SHANE NEWTON General Manager 770.721.7913 | snewton@lakearrowheadga.com DOTTY BONDS Director of Property Management 770.721.7920 | dbonds@lakearrowheadga.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013... Inside This Issue 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 NEWS & INFORMATION CLUB NEWS & REvIEWS GOLF NEWS LGA NEWS UPCOMING CHARITY EvENTS COMMUNITY NEWS & REvIEWS FITNESS & RECREATION DINING COvENANTS & REMINDERS COMMUNITY INTEREST RANDOLF SHIRK F&B Director/Executive Chef 770.721.7900 ext 3 | dining@lakearrowheadga.com SPECIAL EvENTS/CATERING 770.721.7900 ext 3 events@lakearrowheadga.com ON THE COVER... MARLYN PATOUILLET Member Services 770.721.7912 | membership@lakearrowheadga.com photo by Al Duggan Fall on Lake Chickasaw MELiSSA DEEMS Member Billing 770.721.7907 | mdeems@lakearrowheadga.com SECURITY security@lakearrowheadga.com North Gate 770.479.2565 | South Gate 770.479.2848 LEE NEW Director of Security 770.721.7911 | lnew@lakearrowheadga.com What's in a name? Plenty! ARTHUR ALLRED Assistant Director of Security 770.721.7911 | aallred@lakearrowheadga.com We hope to have a new name for the magazine by the next issue. Stay tuned! REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 770.720.2700 BOATHOUSE/MARINA Capt. Rob James 770.887.7966 | marina@lakearrowheadga.com LAKE ARROWHEAD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION President TONY ROGOWSKI 404.580.3935 Executive vice President Planning & Information JERRY SAULS Secretary/Treasurer/ Parliamentarian - PiTT WATTS 770.479.5678 770.721.7147 vP, Infrastructure/ARC ROBIN ROBERTS 770.720.2242 vP, Golf & Restaurant MiKE CAHiLL 678.880.7677 vP, LAPOA Activities SANDY BOST 770.479.0186 vP, Environmental STEvE CEiSEL 678.622.2809 ? Articles and photos for this publication should be sent to layccnews@gmail.com by the 1st of the month for consideration for publishing in the next issue. The Lake Arrowhead Magazine is published FOR FREE by KDA Communications for Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club and the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association. Please support the businesses that advertise to make publishing your newsletter possible. The Lake Arrowhead Magazine is a publication of KDA Communications. 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Contact us today for more information! 678.905.4842 • sales@kda-communications.com www.kda-communications.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 3 NEWS & INFORMATION GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE by Shane Newton, PGA Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. We finally get a break from the summer heat and are able to enjoy being outdoors again. Plus, here in Lake Arrowhead, the spectacular fall colors are unbeatable! We have another great fall planned here at Lake Arrowhead. We began with the new Lake Arrowhead Community Market, which is our community’s farmers market. Then we had another great Dive in Movie at Red Cloud pool for Labor Day weekend. Next will be our first Health and Wellness Expo planned for October 3rd here at the clubhouse. Later in the month we will have our third Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th. Through your continued support of the community, we are able to grow our established events and even add new ones. With all these activities going on, we have a little something for everyone. Remember, you can always help us make these great events better by letting us know you plan to attend in advance. This is especially important on the new events. So, thank You for making our community better every day! It is exciting to see our community grow not only in residents but in great activities and events. Our growing community is another one of the many great reasons for living in Lake Arrowhead. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you at the Club! NEW EXPANDED POOL SCHEDULE! Both pools are now open until 9:00pm on their regualrly scheduled open days. Swim at your own risk 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Moday-Thursday and 8:00pm to 9:00pm FridaySunday. We also plan to keep at least one pool open until the end of Cherokee County School’s Fall break. Last day either pool would be open will be Sunday, September 22nd. This plan may change due to weather and/or lack of usage. Pool passes are available at the clubhouse in the Golf Shop during business hours. (Pool passes and Lake Arrowhead photo ID’s are required for pool entry.) RED CLOUD POOL Mondays & Tuesdays - Closed Wednesdays 10:00am to 9:00pm Thursdays 8:30am to 9:00pm (Adults Only 8:30am to 10:00am) Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am to 9:00pm Holidays 10:00am to 9:00pm GREAT FESTIvAL PARK POOL Mondays 10:00am to 9:00pm Tuesdays 8:30am to 9:00pm (Adults Only 8:30am to 10:00am) Wednesdays 5:00pm to 9:00pm Adults Only Thursdays - Closed Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am to 9:00pm Holidays 10:00am to 9:00pm CHARITY OF THE MONTH There are many great charities in Cherokee County. Each month we highlight a charity to help as a community. Kids in a Candy Store Kids In A Candy store is owned and operated by the North Georgia Angel House Inc. We believe that in order to be successful, one must understand the nuts and bolts of running a business. Angel House wants their girls to experience lower, middle, and upper management in order to succeed in life. Their philosophy is simple. Empower rather than Enable. Having the ability to earn a salary, contribute to the economy and give back are all milestones that their girls meet. Their store is unique in many ways. Their girls are graduates of the Angel House and are applying the life skills learned while living there. Their store makes beautiful edible arrangements and also showcases other items such as, art work and greeting cards all made by the girls. They teach girls how to manage a business, provide service, and how to be self sufficient. For more information about this program, please visit www.angelhousega.com. To see more of the delicious treats their candy store has to offer or place an order please visit www kidsinacandystore.org or call 770.479.9555 ext. 21. You may also reach us by email at megan.gaudet@kidsinacandystore.org. COmmuNiTy maRkET aT GREaT fEsTiVal paRk Wednesday, September 25th | 2:30pm to 7:00pm. For more information or to set up a table, please contact Glen and Christy Turner at 413farms@gmail.com or call 404.434.5867. lakE aRROwHEad’s HEalTHy liViNG ExpO Please join us on Thursday, October 3rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Clubhouse. Experts will offer information on health, fitness and nutrition. Come out and join your neighbors and friends. Lunch will be served in The Highlands Grill. For more information please contact: Linda Hoffman at LindaH1708@ gmail.com or 770.345.4432. PAGE 4 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 CLUB NEWS & REVIEWS 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY FALL FESTIvAL Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH. Come join us for the third year of this great event! The day includes planned activities for the whole family showcasing the many amenities throughout Lake Arrowhead. The fun begins at 10:00am with family fun at the Great Festival Park featuring children’s games and activities, pontoon boat rides at the Marina for spectacular Fall views from the lake, and an Arts and Crafts Fair at the Clubhouse showcasing the many talented artisans at Lake Arrowhead. Later that day, there will also be a “Rides of LA” car show at Great Festival Park beginning at 12:30pm. Most of the events run until 3:00pm. visit www.lakearrowheadclub.net for the latest details! yard oF The MonTh! 173 ARROWRIDGE Congratulations to Tim and Diane O’Pry, this month’s winner! Tim and Diane met in the Air Force in the early 70’s and have been married for almost 38 years. Tim is a retired DeKalb County Police officer that now works in the tech industry, mostly from home. Diane was a computer programmer, but 'retired' to stay home and raise their two (now adult) children. They ended up in LA - just by happenstance and good luck. From mid-2008 to October 2009 they looked at most every home that was for sale, focusing initially only on lake homes. Their realtors and now LA neighbors, Tom and Nyle Srok, showed immense kindness and patience over their many visits, which resulted in the purchase of the so-called 'Green home'. [Green as in eco-friendly]. As for the yard - they moved-into the neighborhood in April 2010 and the initial design and landscaping was done by Eric Hill of Autumn Hill nurseries in Canton. Each Spring and Fall since, they have made a few adjustments and changes and now do all of the maintenance themselves. Some may think that deer deterrent quackery might be their hobby, judging by the flashing red lights, faux coyote and other assorted things they’ve tried - but they prefer to call it persistence! Sooner or later, the deer or they will capitulate (odds are currently in favor of the 4-legged banditos)! easyridegolfcars.com EASY RIDE GOLF CARS SALES, SERVICE & PARTS WINTER SPECIAL! FREE Windshield with the Purchase of a New Yamaha Golf Cart ON SITE SERVICE We are on the lookout for the best looking yards in Lake Arrowhead! Don’t hesitate to nominate yourself. Email nominations to membership@lakearrowheadga.com. 770-737-2221 365 Gilmer Ferry Rd. | Ball Ground, GA 30107 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 5 THE HIGHLANDS COURSE BLUE TEAM WINS 2013 HIGHLANDS CUP IN SUDDEN DEATH PLAYOFF by James Hatcher After the completion of 45 matches over two days, a sudden-death playoff was needed to determine the winner of Lake Arrowhead’s 2013 Highlands Cup Golf Tournament. In what was obviously the most competitive event in the 5 year history of the Tournament, the Blue Team won the playoff and earned bragging rights, at least until this time next year. The Highlands Cup is an event dreamed up by Ward Brimmer and a few other golfers about 5 years ago to spice up Lake Arrowhead’s golfing experience through some good-natured competition among Golf Club members. Modeled after the Ryder Cup between U.S. and European golf professionals, the 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 Blue Team Captain was Rick Salese and the Red Team Captain was Dale Sommer. Initially, each Team included 12 members but as interest grew, it was expanded to 16 members last year and 18 this year. This year’s Tournament was held on August 16th and 17th. Matches on the first day of competition were played by 2-person teams in three different formats—best ball, alternate shot, and scramble. Second day matches were all singles. At the end of competition, the two Teams were unexpectedly tied 22 ½ to 22 ½. After some negotiations and checking of predetermined Tournament rules, each Captain selected two golfers to compete in a sudden-death playoff to break the tie. On the first hole of the playoff, KYLE COPELAND (above right) and MIKE JOHNSON (above left) of the Blue Team defeated Brad Jones and Eddie Woody of the Red Team to claim the coveted victory. As in any competition there is usually a winner and a loser. While that is certainly the case in this situation, as a participant I can truly say that all I saw was friendly competition among friends and neighbors. Even after the event was settled, there might have been some good natured ribbing but everyone was having fun, looking forward to the next day of golf in wonderful Lake Arrowhead. Special thanks to all the Highlands Club staff in the Pro Shop and Restaurant for all they did to help make the Highlands Cup a successful and fun event. Other Notes: Special congratulations to Ralph Lumpkin who had a hole-in-one on hole #8 during the Tournament. PAGE 6 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 GOLF SHOP HOURS Mon-Thu 8:00am to 6:00pm Fri-Sun 7:30am to 6:00pm The Driving Range closes at 5:00pm daily. Hours subject to change due to inclement weather/volume. Upcoming Events POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOOT-OUT On September 21st, the top 10 points winners will compete in a Shoot-out format. One player will be eliminated each hole until we are down to the final two players on the 9th Hole. Points were awarded to players based on their finish throughout this year’s events. Come out and cheer for your Top 10 points winners. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday & Sunday, October 12th & 13th There will be Championship, Men’s, Senior, and Ladies’ divisions with both Gross and Net Champions in each division. James Hatcher, Tom Heppel and Eleanor Gibbons will be defending their titles. Come on out and be crowned a champion! 2013 TURKEY SHOOT Saturday, November 16th 9:30am Shotgun This is a 2-person event in which the teams will participate in three different formats. Six holes will be Alternate Shot, six holes will be Better Ball and six holes will be Scramble. Contact the Golf Shop for more details or to sign up. Make your plans early to be a part of the upcoming Golf Events here at Lake Arrowhead. 770.721.7902 | golf@lakearrowheadga.com 2013 MEMBER-MEMBER RECAP by James Hatcher and Mike Kaiser On July 20, thirty-six Lake Arrowhead golf members played in the 2013 Member-Member Golf Tournament—twelve more than played in the 2012 Tournament. Always competitive, this year’s Tournament was no exception. Only two strokes separated the first and second place winners in both the “gross score” and “net score” competitions. There was also a separate ladies competition for the first time in recent years. The Member-Member Golf Tournament is an annual event where golf club members form 2-person teams to compete for trophies and prizes plus the honor of being named Tournament champions for the year. The Tournament format is known by several names (four ball, best ball, and better ball) but whatever it is called, it essentially requires each team member to play their own ball. At the end of each hole, the lowest individual score is recorded as the team score. GRoSS ChAMPIonS Brad Sweetwood & Mel Standley Mel Stanley and Brad Sweetwood won the “gross” championship with a scorching 3-under par score of 69. Eric Sanders and Brad Jones earned second place with a 71. After factoring in each player’s handicap, the “net” champions, with a scorching 54, were the husband and wife team of Ray and Suzie Champitto. They edged out John Harcharic and Rick Warnke, who shot a 56. In the ladies division, teammates Nyle Srok and Julie Pyles grabbed the title with a net score of 64. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s MemberMember Tournament and helped us to once again increase participation in a great Golf Club event! neT ChAMPIonS Suzie & Ray Champitto LADIeS’ ChAMPIonS nyle Srok & Julie Pyles SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 7 eMAIL lalga3636@gmail.com | FACeBooK /LakeArrowheadLGA COUPLES NINE AND DINE by Suzie Champitto, LGA Events Chair The LGA hosted their first mixed Nine and Dine on August 3, 2013. The divot repair “Think Green” event was a great success! There were 18 couples, dressed in green, ready to learn how to repair a divot and go play golf! Mike Kaiser gave a quick lesson on how to properly repair a divot and we were off! Most couples stayed for dinner and tasted our specialty green drink—the Divot Digger— created especially for this event by our very own Kamon! There were prizes handed out to the first, second, third and fourth place winners, and two for closest to the pin. First Place: Suzie and Ray Champitto Second Place: Julie and Bobbie Pyles Third Place: Michelle and Joe Frazier Fourth Place: Nyle and Tom Srok Closest to the pin winners: Julie Pyles (16th hole) and Suzie Champitto (with a hole-in-one on 11th hole) There was also a prize for the most divots repaired, which went to Bob and Jeanne Hall, Charlotte Duggan, and Johnny DeLoach. The next LGA Couples Nine and Dine theme will be “Are You Ready for Some Football?!” on September 14! Dress in your team colors/jerseys and decorate your carts. There will be a prize for the most creative cart. Everyone is invited! Grab a partner and call the pro shop by September 12 to sign up. Dinner is optional; contact Suzie Champitto to RSvP for dinner. There will be dinner selection sheets to fill out when you check in to play. Everyone is looking forward to another LGA couples golf mixer! Thank you for making our last event such a success! On August 4, 2013 after many years of playing golf, Eleanor Gibbons’ white Pinnacle ball flew through the air, landed, and with one hop, went into the hole. Her FIRST hole-in-one!!!! Eleanor was playing with her wonderful husband, George, and great friends Ray and Suzie Champitto. The hole in one took place at Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club on hole #11. A pitching wedge was used for the 90 yard shot. Keep on hitting that little ball. It can happen to you! Twas a Saturday night at the couples “Think Green,” All the fun people gathered and made a big scene, The Champitto’s and Bennett’s had a shotgun start, So they headed for 11 in a broken down cart. Ray teed off first and hit a great ball, And knew he would be the closest of all, The Bennett’s went next and swung loose and free, Then Suzie, our hero, headed straight for the tee. Her practice swing cut through the air like the pros, The confidence showed from her head to her toes, She stared then pointed straight toward the hole, Something was happening I could feel it in my soul. Suzie started her swing it was smooth as crystal, Then down came the club toward the ball like a pistol. The ball left the tee as if shot from a gun, Straight as an arrow toward the evening sun. It sailed through the air like the flight of a willow, Then came down on the green as soft as a pillow. Then took a slight bounce and a slow forward roll, And as we all watched headed straight for the hole. Our excitement was growing and we all just kept gazing, When the ball hit the hole it was simply amazing. We all screamed for joy, it was the first of her life, I’ve never been prouder, of Suzie, my wife. by Ray Champitto September 14th LGA COUPLES NINE AND DINE October 19th JOKER’S WILD (Mixed Event) November 13th CLOSING EvENT & BUSINESS MEETING LGA eVenTS PLAy DAyS Friday 8:30am – 18 holes, 8:40am – 9 holes. Monday 5:00pm – 9 holes. Please call the Pro Shop to sign up For more information, call Suzie Champitto, or email lalga3636@gmail.com. PAGE 8 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 UPCOMING CHARITY EVENTS 25TH “SILvER” ANNIvERSARY GOLFING FORE CHILDREN Friday, September 27th Sponsored by LA Church | Co-Chaired by Dale Sommer and Mike Miller Make plans now to participate in the Silver Anniversary of Golfing Fore Children Charity Golf Tournament. (Format is a Four Person Scramble) Once again meet with us at the beautiful and challenging Lake Arrowhead Highlands Course. Your participation is very important because it enables the church to help the kids in our own community. In fact, 80% of the proceeds go to children’s programs right here in Cherokee County. Last year we were blessed to donate over $15,000 to the following charities: Goshen valley Boys Ranch, Angel House, Operation Christmas Child, MUST Ministries children’s needs, Give A Kid A Chance, Hope Center, and local middle and high school children’s needs, as well as others. The tournament begins with registration and breakfast at 8:00am and the shotgun start is at 9:00am. Immediately following the tournament enjoy a full lunch buffet while award presentations are made. Make final bids on silent auction items and place all raffle tickets on prizes of your choice. If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction or raffle please email LA Church at lachurch@windstream.net. Additional registration forms are available at the LA Church Office, online at www.LACFamily.org, or in The Highlands Course Pro Shop. Contact Us: Church Phone: 770.479.3886 | Co Chairs: Dale Sommer 770.710.6381 and Mike Miller 770.634.4279. GOLFING FORE CHILDREN 25TH SILvER ANNIvERSARY CHARITY TOURNAMENT Team Registration: $100 Per Player - includes breakfast and lunch. Add $40 for 5 raffle tickets and 5 mulligans ReGISTeR onLIne http://www.lacfamily.org/golfing-fore-children LAvFD BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT November 2nd | 8:00am to 12:00pm Calling Lake Arrowhead Fishermen and women of all ages. Come support your Lake Arrowhead volunteer Fire Department in our NOvEMBER 2013 Bass Fishing Tournament Fundraiser. We will be selling hot dogs, chips and soft drinks/water combo plates after the tournament for donations. Please fill our boot and help us assist you better in your emergency. Want to support your community volunteer fire department, but can’t make it to the tournament??? Please mail your donations to: Lake Arrowhead volunteer Fire Department 125 Chickasaw Drive Waleska, GA 30183. Mark your calendars for November 2nd from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. We will have a prize for the most bass measuring 12” or less and the largest bass caught. We will have a judge boat available during the tournament to weigh and take photos of any bass caught over 12” to facilitate releasing the large bass back into the lake. STOPPER KNOT REGATTA October 26th | 9:30am to 12:00pm The Boat House will be hosting the Stopper Knot Regatta on Saturday, October 26th from 9:30am to 12:00 noon. It is a fundraising event for the Hands Across the Sea charity. This charity supplies school books to 29 Caribbean grade and high schools. This is part of a national fundraising event sponsored by the American Sailing Association. The event consists of using one of our Walker Bay day sailors and sailing a stopper knot course around two buoys. The fastest person to complete this course is the winner. They will have their name engraved on a plaque that hangs in the Boat House for all to see. This event is open to all sailors ages 15 to 80. Spectators are encouraged. Donations are accepted. Arrowhead Marine Service Serving Lake Arrowhead for 10 years with references available. We service all makes and models. www.arrowheadmarineservice.com Watch the Lake Arrowhead magazine, Around the Lake, the Lake Arrowhead volunteer Fire Department Facebook Page and the calendar section of our new website (http:// www.lavfd.net/) for more details to follow regarding the tournament. We look forward to seeing everyone at the marina on NOvEMBER 2nd to have a fun fishing day at Lake Arrowhead. Mike Wilson 678.697.6345 mwwilson@windstream.net 5440 Waleska Hwy 108, Jasper, GA 30143 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 9 COMMUNITY NEWS & REVIEWS The 2013 Annual Membership Meeting is only a month away. As fast as time is flying, Saturday, October 19th will be upon us before we know it! Our Nominating/Review Committee is ready and waiting for candidates to keep coming forward. This being an odd numbered year, three slots will be filled by the candidates receiving the most votes. In 2012, the LAPOA By-Laws were revised to make it clear that any member in good standing can be a candidate. Last year, to fill four positions for full 2 year terms, and one to complete the second year of a term, the slate ended up with seven candidates. That led to a good competitive slate and we look forward to another one this year. Before last years’ annual meeting, anytime we voted, the proxy of 283 lots for Lake Arrowhead Communities (LAC) was used to either vote on By-Law changes or to count for our quorum. Prior to the 2012 Annual Meeting, the Board decided not to use the LAC proxies for that meeting or any future meetings. This placed our members in a position that made it necessary to provide enough votes to meet our 10% quorum requirement of 164 votes last year. The members came through in a big way by casting 188 votes. That response was greatly appreciated. This year we are asking for the same outstanding response. To assist, the Absentee Ballots will be placed in easy access locations and in the Lake Arrowhead Magazine, and also be available by making a request for a ballot to asklapoa@gmail.com. You will be notified of the locations well ahead of time. Regular Ballots will be available at the meeting. The Board is looking forward to a full slate of candidates and a great response from members to better last years’ voting totals. See you at the Annual Meeting in October! LAPoA AnnUAL MeMBeRShIP MeeTInG FALL ARTS FAIR OFFERS SOMETHING UNIqUE EvERY YEAR I’m not an artist but I like and appreciate original arts and crafts. Every year I’m delighted to view the creative works of the artists, artisans and authors of Lake Arrowhead. Last year, I found two special arrangements of wild grasses accented by wooden stars made by Sue Heppel. I’ve placed those arrangements on my front porch for both Christmas and Fourth of July observances. The handmade arrangements are stylish and unique. I wore a pair of leaf-shaped earrings to a recent patio party. A couple of friends noticed the earrings and wondered where I had found them. “At the Lake Arrowhead Fall Arts Fair,” I answered. The earrings were made by Carolyn Stearns, a polymer clay jewelry designer, who also writes and teaches courses on polymer jewelry making. Look around my kitchen and living areas, you’ll see a poplar wood salad bowl, black walnut cutting board and antique fishing bait display board by wood turner Ted Nesbitt; a Cherokee dream catcher by Dana Hall; four Adirondack-style cedar chairs and table by Jim Stearns; a painted gourd decorative accent by Cande Massengale; a plaque featuring a carved wooden big mouth bass on the wall going into our “bass” room; a fashionista-worthy semi-precious stone bracelet by Kathy Bradford in my jewelry box; a needlework scarf by Carolyn Burkholder in the closet; and on the wall over my computer desk, a framed print of a pen and ink drawing by Jim Bennett of one of the lovely streams on the golf course that has claimed more than a few of my golf balls. Those are just a few items I found at last year’s Fall Arts Fair. There were many more fun and impressive pieces exhibited and sold during the event. The artists, artisans and authors who participate in the Fall Arts Fair are all Lake Arrowhead neighbors and their families. At last year’s show there were a variety of talents showcased, including: Jim Bennett, an artist who does pen and ink drawings, water colors and acrylic paintings; Kathy Bradford, a jewelry designer who works in sterling silver with crystals and semi-precious gemstones; Carolyn Burkholder, an artisan/author who does photography, decoupage, knits and fashions scarves and purses; Barbara Jean Deaton, a stained glass artist, who makes custom-designed stained glass windows and also teaches and offers stained glass repair services; Dana Hall, an artisan who makes fashion jewelry and Indian dream catchers; Tom and Sue Heppel, who create unique arrangements, stained glass slumped bowls and trays, fused glass sun catchers and wind chimes; Cande Massengale and Allison McGury, a mother and daughter duo who create folk art painted gourds and fun jewelry; Ted Nesbitt, who makes frames, message boards, cheeseboards, bowls, wine bottle stoppers and more from Southern hardwoods and beams salvaged from the old Lake Arrowhead PAGE 10 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 by Tommy C. Simmons Arts Fair Committee clubhouse; Carolyn and Jim Stearns, who do the polymer clay jewelry and classic wood furniture; Chuck Swann, who does flint knapping and crafts knives and bark baskets using ancient Cherokee Indian skills; Dick Wallsinger, an artisan who meticulously carves European-style clocks and decorative plaques depicting Lake Arrowhead wildlife. Already for the 2013 Fall Arts Fair, new Lake Arrowhead resident Jeannie Everett has signed up to exhibit her acrylic and watercolor paintings. She says she enjoys doing portraits and pet portraits and her work is featured on her website, www.mypetsportrait.net. There are still exhibit space openings for the Fall show. The date is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Arrowhead clubhouse. Cost to exhibit is $25. To reserve a space, send check for $25 made out to LAYCC Arts Fair to LAYCC Arts Fair, c/o Tommy Simmons, Arts Fair Committee, 284 Hillside Drive, Waleska, GA 30183. The check can be dropped off in the golf shop if placed in an envelope and marked Fall Arts Fair – Att. Tommy Simmons. I hope to see all my neighbors at the Fall Arts Fair on Oct. 26. Have your gift list with you. Also, bring cash or check for purchases. Most of the artists/artisans do not offer credit card purchase capability. If artists/artisans/authors have a question, please call me at 678.880.6543. FITNESS & RECREATION New to the area and looking for a tennis or pickleball game? Call Lake Arrowhead’s Member Services at 770.721.7912. piCklEball All you pickle ball players and future players – courts 3&4 at the Tennis facilities at Red Cloud Park are now striped for your game. Scheduled games posted on bulletin board at the bathhouse. Mondays and Fridays | 11:00am at Great Festival Park Pool Wednesdays | 11:00am at Red Cloud Pool posted on bulletin board at the bathhouse. Contact Katrina Smith at 770.855.1295 or mkatrinasmith@me.com. $40/month or $4 per class. Tennis Facilities are located TENNis at Red Cloud Park. Scheduled games waTER aERObiCs KAYAKING ADvENTURES ON OUR BEAUTIFUL LAKE ARROWHEAD! If you could create one of the best times ever without leaving Lake Arrowhead... would you do it? Well I did! When I first saw the e-mail from the Boat House offering a 2.5 hour kayak trip around the lake for $29.00, I couldn’t click my mouse fast enough. Kayaking was something I had never done before... and at my age I try to get out of my comfort zone with every chance I get. I blocked off the day and the time, informed my husband, Craig, and waited for his response. Much to my surprise, he was willing to give it a try. Little did we know how much fun we were going to have right in Lake Arrowhead! As we watched and listened to the weather report every day during the week leading up to our special Saturday on Lake Arrowhead, we saw pictures of clouds and rain in the forecast. We were focused on being positive with the anticipation of trying out a new sport. This proved to be helpful and convincing and we planned to participate and stop only if we heard thunder or saw lightening! We arrived 15 minutes early and were met by Barbara Deaton who instructed us to sign release forms, choose our favorite team color life jackets and reviewed some important lifesaving techniques by Captain Rob. I rarely think of what could happen negatively so it was great to have experienced instructors to educate me and pull me into the reality of boating. With a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere I couldn’t wait to get into our kayak. However, before we left the shore, we were introduced to our “crew”: Captain Rob instructed us on some more safety tips. John Poidevant was our “experienced sailor” to guide by Linda Hoffman, Certified Health Coach and instruct us when we were out of Captain Rob’s reach. K.C. Renfro was a “16 year old teen participant” who demonstrated how to be rescued if our kayak overturned (I hope he would be around if this ever happened to me!). We traveled inside the buoys and were free to enjoy our surroundings, the calmness of the water, the peacefulness of nature, and frequent instructions and mentoring from John, “our experienced sailor”. In addition, we had Rebecca Strobl, EMT, on hand to watch us and guide us with her protective eyes (along with her camera for frequent snapshots). What better way to capture this great experience to share with others! Her husband, Dr. Gary Strobl, escorted us with a pontoon. With all of the professional support, it was easy to try this new experience and feel very safe. We continued to venture all around the lake and visited coves we had never entered before now. Feeling the water with my hand as we glided along the smooth waters reminded me of when children play with water running through their hands. How often do we get a chance to do that as adults? As we headed back, I had regrets that our special outing was about to end. Our 2.5 hour excursion ended at just the right time. Just about the time we came ashore, the clouds started to sprinkle and we headed home. But we were going back with memories and gratitude for the new friends we met and the knowledge and protection we received. Before leaving, Barbara informed us of the special priced packages available to Lake Arrowhead residents. If you are inexperienced or experienced at boating, it is time to take advantage of what we have right in our own community. You will be glad you did! SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 11 THE HIGHLANDS GRILL HOURS OF OPERATION MON/TUE Bar 10:00am to 5:00pm (no menu service) WED/THU Dining 11:00am to 8:00pm Bar 10:00am to 8:00pm FRI/SAT Dining 11:00am to 9:00pm Bar 10:00am to 10:00pm SUN Dining 10:00am to 4:00pm Brunch 10:00am to 2:00pm Bar 12:30pm to 6:00pm Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather/volume. RESERvATIONS 770.721.7900 ext. 3 or dining@lakearrowheadga.com SPECIAL EvENT BOOKINGS events@lakearrowheadga.com TO-GO ORDERS 770.721.7900 ext. 3 wEEkly EVENTs WED/THU $10 PIZZAS 6:00pm to 8:00pm Specialty & Build-Your-Own Pizzas (up to 4 toppings) for dine-in or carry-out. THREE COURSE DINNER Wed & Thu 5:00pm to 8:00pm Home-cooked favorites served with a small house salad, two side items and dessert. Regularly $15, but only $10 each with printed copy of our weekly email. dining@lakearrowheadga.com | 770.721.7900 ext. 3 sEpTEmbER EVENTs SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday, September 13th | 6:00pm to 9:00pm Reservations are required, so please make them early. Our Seafood Buffet is very popular and may sell-out quicky. Enjoy crab legs, peel-n-eat shrimp, fried shrimp, corn on the cob, hushpuppies and more... $20 per person. Reservations 770.721.7900 x 3. LUNCH & LEARN Wednesday, September 18th | 11:30am to 1:00pm Raquel Durden, resident of Lake Arrowhead, will be conducting a “Secure Traveler Workshop” for singles, couples and families. Raquel is a retired military officer and a managing partner of Protective REACH. Raquel’s focus is to arm people with knowledge so they have increased situational awareness. There will be a drawing for a free training class. Also there will be safety items displayed on a table for participants to handle and ask questions. Cost for lunch is $12. Contact Member Services at 770.721.7912 or membership@lakearrowheadga.com to reserve your seat. FAMILY MOvIE NIGHT Wednesday, September 18th | 6:00pm We will be showing animated adventure Epic – An ongoing battle rages deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world... and ours. Rated PG. Reservations are required so call the Grill today to reserve your spot 770.721.7900 x 3. KARAOKE Saturday, September 28th | begins at 7:30pm Join us at The Highlands Grill for bar and dinner specials, good times and awesome performances by your friends and neighbors! Reservations required. FETTUCCINE WITH SUMMER vEGETABLES & GOAT CHEESE WEEKEND DINNER SPECIALS Available Friday & Saturday evenings while they last. Enjoy new selections at great prices each week. Featured entrées, wine, and bar specials. • • • • • • • • • • SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss the tomato, squash, chives, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt. Sprinkle in half of the goat cheese. 10:00am to 2:00pm | $12 per person Made to order omelettes and all your breakfast favorites with a featured item each week! Kosher salt 1 large yellow tomato, seeded and diced 1 small yellow squash, finely diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives (about 1 small bunch) Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled 12 ounces dried egg fettuccine 4 ounces wax beans (about 2 cups), trimmed and halved lengthwise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the wax beans to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and beans and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle with the reserved cooking water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss until the goat cheese begins to melt. Add the parmesan and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining goat cheese. Are you receiving our weekly emails? Email your name and email address where you would like to receive information to dining@lakearrowheadga.com. PAGE 12 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 GEM SCREENS Servicing Your Heating & Cooling Needs • Maintenance Contracts Available • 24 Hour Service • Same Day Repair • Residential & Commercial · EZE-BREEZE Porch Enclosure Systems · Screen Porch Panel Inserts · Window Screens · Florida/Lanai Style Porch Construction Custom Work Our Specialty! Jim and Joe Malik offer free consultation at our Canton location or at your porch to Homeowners, New Construction, Remodelers, Deck Builders. 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LAKE ARROWHEAD WATERCRAFT RULES AND COURTESIES 1. 2013 BOAT REGISTRATION FEES Non-Motorized $24 | Motorized $60 | Trailer $24 To receive decals the Property Owner should have the following: 1. Complete and return Boat Registration Form. 2. Sign the Boat Registration Form (REqUIRED with no exceptions). 3. Provide a copy of current insurance policy listing the watercraft and coverage limits. 4. Send payment required for 2013 Boat Registration Fee listed above. 5. Account must be in good standing. 2. Boats may be registered at either the South Gate or the Membership office. South Gate is located off of Hwy 108. Membership office is located in the Clubhouse. Upon successfully registering, The Club issued decal shall be permanently affixed to the front left side of the watercraft and to a visible location on or near the tongue of the trailer. 5. DRy STORAGE 7. 8. If you are in need of Dry Storage, contact the Membership Office for more details. Ready to finally get to use your garage for something other than storing your boat or trailer? Rent a space in 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. ANNUAL RESIDENTS For those who rent their home, this is a friendly reminder that all Annual Residents need to renew their photo ID’s. Please call Member Services for an appointment at 770.721.7912. COvENANT REMINDER The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:00am. Please plan to have all paperwork in to the office in advance of the meeting for any upcoming exterior projects so the committee may review your application in a timely manner. NARROWS MARINA PARKING 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. JULY LAKE LEvEL 1.9 3. 4. 6. 9. ONLY REGISTERED WATERCRAFT DISPLAYING A CURRENT LAKE ARROWHEAD REGISTRATION DECAL ARE PERMITTED ON LAKE ARROWHEAD LAKES. ALL NON REGISTERED BOATS ARE SUBJECT TO REMOvAL AT BOAT OWNER’S EXPENSE. Property Owners are responsible for their guests when they are on the lakes. All watercraft operating in the northern part of the lake, as well as other areas designated with NO wake buoys, must use a speed that generates no significant wake in the water and NEvER exceeds the speed of more than 5 MPH. All watercraft are to follow COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction, crossing the lake only at either end or in the middle, near the clubhouse. All watercraft pulling someone must either have three (3) persons aboard (one drive, one safety observer and one being pulled) or the watercraft MUST be equipped with a wide angle rear view mirror. All people being pulled MUST wear approved U.S. Coast Guard life vests. All occupants of canoes, rowboats, rubber rafts, paddle boats, etc. should wear life vests. All watercraft MUST have running lights on after sunset. No swimming is permitted from or in the vicinity of the dams on the lakes. All children below a responsible age swimming in the lakes MUST wear a life vest and be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older. Personal Watercraft (i.e. Jet Skis, Wave Runners, and SeaDoos) are PROHIBITED on both lakes. 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Tim King 678-697-4131 “You Can’t Sell A Thing, If You Ain’t Got The KING!” SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | PAGE 15 COMMUNITY INTEREST WHEN A TREE FALLS IN LAKE ARROWHEAD by Dotty Bonds CMCA AMS One of the many nice attributes of the Lake Arrowhead community is the abundance of trees. Trees also are a major maintenance task and headache for some homeowners. Let’s clarify a few misnomers about trees and property rights. The law in Georgia treats trees as a naturally occurring part of the environment. Trees are also considered differently with respect to liability for damage to property. When a tree from your neighbor’s property falls and causes damage on your property, you are responsible for any damages on your property and you are responsible for the cleanup of debris on your property. So if the tree from the house next door smashes your car, your insurance company is involved to compensate you for damages; if the tree puts a hole the roof of the house, again your insurance would review the claim on the tree that is now on your property. There is one circumstance when your neighbor might be held accountable for damages on your property. If the tree is ‘visibly dead or diseased” and the neighbor should have reasonable knowledge there is a threat for damage of the property of others, then the neighbor could be liable for the fallen tree. We have many owners who do not frequent the property on a regular basis and may not have any knowledge that their tree is now a threat to others. To help your neighbor and to also protect your property rights communication is the first step about any tree that a reasonable person would think might cause damage to the property of another.. So, what do you do? If a tree is visibly dead or diseased and, you as a layperson can see this danger, put the information in writing to the owner of the tree. Pictures also help to get the point across. Send the owner a letter with as much information as possible and give them your contact information. Put this all in writing even if your best friend lives next door and you told them about the tree. Documentation is the first step to protecting your rights. Keep a copy of the letter in case the tree later falls as this would be ‘notice’ the other person may be responsible for the damages. We all hope that no tree falls and causes any damage. Remember a few simple proactive steps on the part of each property owner will help reduce the headache of the fallen tree should this happen to you or your neighbor. HAvE YOU EvER HEARD OF AqUAPONICS? Last summer, Glenn and Christy Turner moved their family to Lake Arrowhead from East Cobb just to slow down a little bit and to be able to smell the flowers. They immediately knew they’d made the right decision (no traffic, deer, a no-wake zone and a rarity; genuinely friendly people.) This warm reception led to the start of the “Georgia Farm to Table” CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Today, they are pleased to bring their LA Community boxes of local produce, not only from their own farm, but from other local farms as well. They have found that, although it's a beautiful drive to Publix, many families here share their desire to take part in a CSA, which provides more convenience, better nutritional quality and the opportunity to support local farmers! With a business background studying global economic trends, Glenn felt there was long term promise in Aquaponics, a form of modern farming which involves raising Tilapia in conjunction with growing vegetables in gravel beds (not the ground). It's more productive and ecologically sound than traditional farming. It's organic, non-GMO, more nutritious and the system it's self is selfsustaining. It's also exciting and therapeutic. They don't have a website yet, but they can be followed (aka "liked") on facebook at 4:13 Farms page and Georgia Farm to Table page, as well as email 413farms@gmail.com. Please call 404.434.2375 for more information. They set up an experimental system in their basement, but soon realized they needed help from an expert. What a surprise it was when their Google searches led them to our own backyard! As it turned out, Mr. Chris Cadle (also residing in Lake Arrowhead) is a highly recommended source of information. He and Glenn connected and spent hours discussing the possibilities of starting an aquaponics operation. Chris’ unique knowledge of business, engineering, farming and aquaponics was clearly an opportunity. Ironically, at that time he was looking for an investor as well as a partner to start a commercial aquaponics farm. It only took a few phone calls. To hear more about Lake Arrowhead’s very own Community Market, please contact Glenn or Christy Turner. What's more, Chris' wife Sabrina was raised on a farm and Christy is a self-taught nutritionist. It was a perfect match. They all put their heads together and six months later, 4:13 Farms was formed and their operation is in North Canton. Their families and extended families became interested in the project because of the unique technology and because they could show up and help out at any time. Their friends began to circle and encouraged them to share produce. PAGE 16 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 GLENN & CHRISTY TURNER CHRIS & SABRINA CADLE COMMUNITY INTEREST SPIDER SAFETY by Chief Rebecca Strobl This is the time of year where the Georgia sun heats everything up and many insects seek refuge from the hot summer. They often retreat to shaded areas like rock piles, logs, and dark undisturbed corners of garages / homes. Piles of leaves, pine straw, landscaping plants and our thick forests also constitute excellent homes for these Lake Arrowhead residents. The purpose of this article is to educate the reader on how to identify the two dangerous spiders that reside in North GA and what steps to take if bitten by either species. The two spider species that the reader needs to be concerned about are the female black widow and brown recluse. First, we will discuss the female black widow spider. Her favorite outdoor spaces include: woodpiles, rubble piles, underneath stones, inside hollow stumps, bathrooms, and garages. She loves to call undisturbed cluttered areas in basements or crawl spaces home when she is seeking refuge from our hot GA summers. She is known as a cobweb spider, is black, and has a red hourglass marking on the underside of her abdomen and about a ½ inch long. The hourglass marking color on the abdomen ranges from yellowish orange to red and its shape ranges from the classic hour class to a dot. Next, we will discuss the Brown Recluse spider. It is not as particular as the female black widow in regards to what it calls home. It likes to build small cobwebs behind objects of any type and pretty much anywhere. It is about ¼ to ¾ inches long, golden brown and has a dark violin / fiddle shape on the top of its leg attachment region with the neck of the fiddle pointing towards its abdomen. The following website (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spiders/ ) is a great tool to assist the reader in learning more about these spider species. The same precautions can be taken to prevent spiders’ bites from both these species of dangerous spiders. The first step involves wearing the proper clothing. It includes wearing long sleeve shirts, pants, hat, gloves and boots when working with stored boxes, firewood, lumber, firewood, pine straw, leaves, flower beds and rocks. The second step centers upon inspecting and shaking out the above mentioned clothing to ensure there are not any insects inside them or on them before putting them. The final step involves using insect repellents on your clothing when working in areas where you suspect many of these spiders have made their permanent home. Now, we will discuss what signs and symptoms can be present with these bites. The common signs and symptoms of a black widow spider bite include: minimal to sharp pain at bite site with swelling and redness, one or two small fang marks. More serious symptoms can include: muscle cramps, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and abdominal / chest / back pain, headache, severe high blood pressure , difficulty breathing or shock. The common signs and symptoms of a brown recluse spider include: stinging and redness at the bite site, a blue or purple area surrounded by a whitish ring and a large red outer ring. The more serious symptoms of the brown recluse caused bite include: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, joint pain, overall weakness, rash and muscle cramping. These steps can be applied to being bitten by either type of spider. 1) Clean the bite area with soap and water (2) Remove all jewelry, swelling of area will make removal later very difficult (3) Apply ice to the bite area to slow absorption of the venom (4) Seek emergency medical attention (911) immediately. Hopefully, the reader will take the time to investigate the suggested website, view the photos associated with this article and exercise caution when gardening, landscaping in the yard, working in the garage, spring cleaning in their basements or hiking in our woods. 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Ned Castleberry, CFP®, NedAAMS® Castleberry, CFP®, Financial Advisor AAMS® . 461 EastAdvisor Main Street Financial Canton, GA 30114 461770-720-6245 East Main Street Canton, GA 30114 770-720-6245 190 East Main St. Canton, GA,30114 on facebook @ TheLaughingPig @ ThePaintedPigTavern PAGE 18 | LAKE ARROWHEAD | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 Member SIPC Member SIPC COMMUNITY INTEREST WAC OCTOBER WINE COUNTRY vISIT by Jennifer Hatcher Imagine Fall color in the North Georgia Mountains, beautiful vineyards featuring award winning wines to sample, a delicious lunch served with a vista of the southern Appalachians and shopping in charming gift shops. This is the October 17th event being planned for the Lake Arrowhead Women’s Activity Committee. For more information or to make a reservation contact Sara Forthun (678.881.7549 or saraforthun@comcast.net) or Jennifer Hatcher (770.881.7549 or jhatcher05@windstream.net). Space will be limited so be sure to reserve by Tuesday, October 1. The Women’s Activity Committee, known as WACS, was formed in the early years of the Lake Arrowhead community. It provides a network of social activities for women who enjoy meeting neighbors and having a good time. A variety of events are scheduled throughout the year. Many are on property such as game day and the spring fashion show, and other activities, like the October one, are day trips. If you would like to learn more, contact Janik Leman at 770.479.7376 or to join, complete the form below and mail it with a $10 check for the annual fee to Janik Leman, 117 Pinebrook Dr. # 1185, Waleska, GA 30183. WOMEN’S ACTIvITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP Name ________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________ WE’RE AGGRESSIVE... W ITH O UR P RIC CES S! WITH OU OUR PRICES! 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Simmons, an enthusiastic cook ATLANTA -- Designers, party planners, gift shop owners and retailers will agree that outdoor spaces are “in.” However in Georgia, it’s often too hot, humid or mosquitoey to comfortably entertain outdoors, so hosts and hostesses are looking for new ways to bring the outdoors indoors for late summer and early fall parties. Three experts in entertaining, Lolita Healy, founder of Designs by Lolita painted glassware, Jeanna Graham of A Legendary Event (an event planning company) and Emily Henderson of HGTv’s Design Star program shared their ideas and tips on how to create indoor patio parties and tabletops that pop at the July Home and Garden Show at the AmericasMart market showroom center in downtown Atlanta. Keep your menu simple. If planning a brunch, instead of laboring with an egg dish, offer a yogurt bar. Fill bowls with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, grains, cookie crumbs, etc., have squeeze bottles of honey and a couple of ground spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and let your guests make their own yogurt parfaits. For a late afternoon gathering, you could have a focaccia or grilled cheese sandwich bar. Potato bars and assemble your own pizza are additional ideas. Ribbons are festive. Tie lengths of different colored ribbons and even different styles of ribbons on the backs of chairs. Personalize each chair back for guests, by affixing nametags to the chairbacks. Positioning placecards on the chairs instead of the tabletop is different and fun. The 1980s decade is “hot.” Look up music and news events of the decade and ask guests to come in 1980s attire. Hosts might have a “do you remember” quiz once everyone arrives. The orange, apricot and citrus palette continues to charm. For holiday parties in 2013, try “bubble gum pastels” or lighter shades of aqua, yellow, pink, mint green and lavender. Paper drinking straws are trendy. (I don’t understand the popularity of these since they inevitably get soggy and stick HOME KITCHEN-TESTED RECIPE CHEEsE GRiTs Serves 8. Recipe is from Lake Side Yellow Grits 1 cup grits 4 cups boiling water 1 tsp. salt 1 ½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese (white or yellow) 1 stick butter or margarine 2 eggs, beaten together – but striped paper drinking straws are at “cool” parties in 2013, according to Jeanna Graham.) Crystals are cool, glitter is ho hum. For a recent party, Graham strung 28 miles of crystals through overhead light fixtures to create a glamorous setting for a bridal reception. Bouquets of cotton bolls, terrariums, mason jars filled with flickering LED lights to resemble fireflies, geodes, pots of herbs, ferns and succulents help create indoor/outdoor party settings. Emily Henderson reminds a host to walk through his or her party as an imaginary guest a couple of days before the occasion. “Ask yourself do you want to be here,” Henderson said. “If you are happy with your theme and party plan, then your answer should be, ‘Yes, indeed, I want to be here.’” Floral designer Jim Marvin displayed a model of the fun Christmas tree he is decorating for President and Mrs. Obama for the White House. The tree is accented with pastel and neon colored glass balls. The model was exhibited in Marvin's showroom in the AmericasMart market center in downtown Atlanta. Marvin said the President and Mrs. Obama were delighted with the design. Henderson also cautions hosts to keep table centerpieces relatively short in height. No more than 10 inches, she said, so guests can easily talk across a table. Mixed up or mismatched glassware is fashionable. Message glassware, such as the fun glassware designed by Lolita Healy, is popular, too. Mismatched napkins are trendy, and a few manufacturers are offering multi-colored napkin assortments in their lines. After listening to the entertaining seminars and talks at the Atlanta AmericasMart, I started going through my recipes and reminiscences of 1980s cooking. I recalled the decade as a time of discovering Tex Mex, Cajun/Creole, black beans, vegetable trays, Ranch Dressing, garlic/cheese grits, and soufflés. A tasting of these 1980s dishes brought back a lot of memories. Try coming up with your own menu. Here is my recipe for Cheese Grits. Stir grits into a saucepan of rapidly boiling salted water. Cook, stirring constantly, until grits start boiling. Cover and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Turn off heat, but keep pot on the burner. Into hot cooked grits, stir grated cheese and butter. When cheese and butter are melted and mixed in. Add beaten eggs and stir until thoroughly mixed in. 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Jerry Sauls, Broker/Owner, Cheryl Sauls, Sales Associate, and Lisa Steele, Sales Associate are pictured above greeting Summitt as the newest member of the firm in front of 109 Cherokee Drive South, a speculative home recently completed and now available. $9 MILLION IN SALES PAST 12 MONTHS SOLD LAKE ARROWHEAD LISTINGS $520,600 $175,000 $550,000 $525,000 $595,000 $229,000 $374,900 $275,000 OUR RESIDENT LAKE ARROWHEAD AGENTS CHERYL SAULS – 770-714-6674 – csauls@reassoc.net LISA STEELE – 770-598-9274 – lisa.steele411@yahoo.com $1,088,623 SUMMITT BOONE – 770-335-4751 – boonemkt@me.com