God Bless America - Linville Land Harbor
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God Bless America - Linville Land Harbor
God Bless America on our 231st Birthday - July 4, 1776 - July 4, 2007 July 2007 LAND HARBOR HONORS BOBBY HICKS Time to start thinking about electing directors to POA Board By Rick Hammell Land Harbor Board of Directors declared Saturday, June 9, 2007 “Bobby Hicks Day” and honored Bobby Hicks for his 30 years of service to our community. At the Saturday BOD Information Meeting at the Recreation Center, Bobby was recognized and the Land Harbor Maintenance Facility was named “Bobby Hicks Maintenance Facility.” Shown above are Bobby and his wife, Sharie, at the meeting. Please turn to page 39 for more photos of Bobby at the Maintenance Facility. It is that time of year again when thoughts turn to electing three directors to the Land Harbor Board of Directors. It is also a very good time to turn your thoughts toward volunteering your services to the community by running for a board seat. Bylaws allow any POA member in good standing to be a candidate. This is your opportunity to contribute to the betterment of Land Harbor if you feel your particular talents are needed.. Serving is rewarded by the good that you do and the gratification of contributing to your community. Three board members will be elected by the entire membership to three year terms. Board members whose terms expire this year are Jim Watson, Jimmy Goodwin and Rose Cole. Please continue on page 11 _______________________________________________ • For the Land Harbor news and how it affects you, please turn to Minutes, pages 38 & 39; Board discusses increasing Initiation fee again...Golf membership for weekend play. Item VII Manager’s report, page 38: Expenses - we are currently six percent under budget. • Land Harbor POA is a sponsor of the annual picnic. Story in Rick Hammell’s On Campus column, page 3. • Police Chief Gary Willis column - page 10. • Initiation fees down dramatically Linville Area Mountain Properties WELCOME REALTORS BUTCH PHILLIPS & BRENDA BAILES The following questions have been submitted by the Harbor Lights Editor to all candidates for the POA Board of Directors. These questions are for inclusion in their campaign article which will appear in the August Harbor Lights. It is entirely up to the candidate whether or not they choose to answer the questions. The questions are designed to give Land Harbor Property Owners a means of comparing the positions of the candidates. 1. What special qualifications would you bring to the BOD and what do you consider is the biggest responsibility being a Board member? 2. Replacing the dam appears to lead our options but repairs are still not out of question. A final decision will not be made until all the facts are compiled later this year. The big question is how will this impact Land Harbor financially. Certainly you have given this some thought. Can you share your ideas and suggestions? 3. Real estate in our area and certain parts of North Carolina, is still reasonably strong while the national trend is downward. What must we do to continue to protect and increase property values and to stay competitive? 4. Do you think we need to add amenities in Land Harbor or perhaps improve the present amenities ? Please elaborate and offer any ideas you have to improve our lifestyle. 5. What would be your first priority as a Board Member and what would you like to see implemented as soon as possible. Page 2 July 2007 On Campus by Rick Hammell An announcement by General Manager Mike Simpson, at the June Information Meeting, that Land Harbor POA was a sponsor of the Annual Picnic caught lot of people by surprise. Many asked me why we never promoted, or mentioned, the POA in announcements about the picnic. I got in touch with Mike Simpson after the Information Meeting, Mike said he had just learned recently the membership did not know the POA was a sponsor of the picnic and he felt obligated to make the announcement. He said we did receive a bill from Myra’s Catering after the 2006 picnic. Mike was still new in Land Harbor, and assumed that the picnic was a traditional event and that it was common knowledge among the membership that the POA was a sponsor. He also concluded at the time, the POA’s contribution was not budgeted but this had to be an oversight. He did, however, budget for the picnic in 2007. Just recently he learned that our participation was not common knowledge among the owners and decided that he needed to clarify this to the members. He announced our sponsorship at the June Information meeting. The amount budgeted for the picnic this year was based on the amount paid last year which was $1,500. This year Land Harbor POA has been billed for $2,642 for costs with the picnic. July 2007 Since the first picnic four years ago, we have published news and advertising for this event in the Harbor Lights and Weekly Briefs always using Myras Catering and Linville Area Mountain Properties as the sponsors and the picnic was free to everyone. No one has ever advised differently. The annual picnic is a delightful and eagerly anticipated affair. It is well attended (reportedly there were over 1,000 at this year’s picnic) and it is a fun event. Land Harbor sponsorship really takes away the “free” title that has been given to the picnic. While this is still a bargain for homeowners, you have to keep in mind the picnic is open to everyone...not just POA members. And...the question remains: why was our participation not made public to the property owners? I can truthfully say that communications to you from Mike Simpson, the POA, and the BOD have been excellent and as honest as possible. POA participation with the picnic may have been done without a Board action and therefore was not included in minutes. The action has all of the markings of an honest and very legal decision made in good faith. However, somewhere along the line, for whatever reason, there was a lack of communications with others. Mike Simpson brought this to your attention at the Information Meeting because you have a right to know how your money is being spent. The picnic is a grand affair and we are all very appreciative to Myra’s Catering and Linville Area Mountain Properties for their part in it. We all hope it will continue - but please remember to include our own Property Owners Association in our thank you. Our Flag As Land Harbor and our Nation celebrates yet another birthday and another year of freedom, we are all mindful of the blessings we have living in this wonderful community and magnificent country. As we show our patriotism and proudly display our flag, let’s be certain that we display the flag properly. The flag should be flown daily from sunrise to sunset. It may be displayed 24 hours a day on patriotic holidays or if properly illuminated during hours of darkness. The American flag can be displayed with other flags but it must always be on top and in the place of highest honor. No other flag should be to its left when standing in front of multiple flags. The American flag should be raised first and lowered last. The flag must never be shown with the union (blue background behind its white stars) down. The union should always be in the upper left corner whether the flag is displayed horizontally or vertically. The flag should never touch anything beneath it. A flag should never be displayed if it is faded, dirty or tattered. It should be properly destroyed. Take it to an American Legion Post, VFW, or other veterans organizations and ask them to dispose of it properly. A flag should never, never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. Nor should any picture or decoration be attached to the flag, its staff or halyard. Like everything else, your Harbor Lights is struggling with increased costs. The increased postage rate has hit us extremely hard not to mention huge increases in printing. While our advertising has increased significantly, it not nearly enough to meet the increased expenses. We are exploring ways to cut costs without cutting down on the quality of the Lights. One way may be to have property owners (who are on campus) pick up their copy at central locations rather than mail them. We would continue to mail to those not in Land Harbor but a mailing charge is not out of the question. **** It IS A Wonderful World! Page 3 Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Directors Jeff Troy Dennis Ellenwood Chuck Abrams Rose Cole Jimmy Goodwin Phin Horton Warren Kempf Charlie Sims Jim Watson President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director Board e-mail: Jeff Troy: [email protected] Jim Watson: [email protected] Rose Cole: [email protected] Charlie Sims: [email protected] Dennis Ellenwood: [email protected] Jimmy Goodwin: [email protected] Phin Horton: [email protected] POA Management Staff Mike Simpson Frances Banner Pat Jackson Michael Roark Michael Hobbs Gary Willis Paul Waycaster Don Natel General Mgr. Business Mgr. Recreation Infrastructure Architectural Police Chief Golf Course Golf Shop POA Contacts Administration Recreation 19th Hole Work Requests & Maint. Pool Golf 733-8325, Architectural Control Security 733-8300 733-8316 733-2525 733-8310 733-8315 733-8326 733-8311 733-8333 Harbor Lights Editor & Publisher Rick Hammell Editorial Assistant Joan Hammell Advertising Lynn Townsend Labeling, Distribution - Scott Carpenter, Pat Hutto, Billie Leeper and Lorraine Church. Harbor Lights is published by Land Harbor Property Owners Association (POA). Seven issues are published annually: April, May/June, July, August, September, October and a Fall/Winter issue. If you would like to submit an item for publication, you must email the article to [email protected] The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any news or advertisement deemed inappropriate for this publication or in conflict with Land Harbor rules and regulations. Linville Land Harbor and its printer, Table Rock Printers, or any of their representatives do not assume any responsibility for the content, warranties and representations made in advertisements within the Harbor Lights. All warranties and representations made are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding an adís contents should be addressed directly to the individual advertiser. ___________________________ Regular Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 13, 9:00 AM Information Meeting Saturday, July 14, 10:00 AM Meetings are in the Recreation Building Website www.linvillelandharbor.com 9OULLlNDUSFEETABOVESEALEVELINTHERESORT VILLAGEOF,ITTLE3WITZERLANDATMILEMARKERONTHE "LUE 2IDGE 0ARKWAY *OIN US FOR LUNCH AND A LITERARY BREAK FROM THE MODERN WORLD IN THE LUXURY OF OUR READINGROOMSANDBROADOPENPORCHES/VER TITLES AVAILABLE6IEW PHOTOS OFTHEVILLAGE AND SHOPS ATWWWSWITZERLANDINNCOM /PENDAILYINSEASON#LOSED$ECEMBERn-AY Page 4 July 2007 L AST year I wrote about the symptoms of a stroke and how to identify them. Since that time, several friends have experienced this terrifying and sometimes debilitating life experience. While we cannot completely prevent strokes, our knowledge of how to react may save a loved one or friend. For that reason, this article is worth repeating. If you suspect a person may be having stroke, ask the victim these simple questions: • Ask the individual to smile. • Ask him or her to raise both arms. • Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. I cannot emphasize enough the words “immediately.” The first three hours are absolutely critical for the survival and successful treatment of a stroke. There are no figures available to accurately report how many acute strokes occur each year in Land Harbor, but based on our population and average age, we can guess approximately 10. Whatever the number, we should be prepared to assist if we are needed. Dr. Charles Bauer, is a Cardiologist who remains active in his specialty. Dr. Bauer is also very active in efforts to improve Acute Care for patients who have suffered strokes says “don’t wait to seek medical attention even if the patient is reluctant to do so.” If you have asked the important questions above and the victim does not respond then act immediately. Dr. Bauer further states “A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is usually the first phase in the development of a stroke. July 2007 Recognize stroke signs and improve chances for survival by RICK HAMMELL Dr. Bauer knows from experience. “I had a stroke almost eight years to the day after suffering a TIA. Fortunately, and only after extensive therapy, I have almost completely recovered except for a slight speech problem. I am one of the lucky ones.” There are more than 750, 000 strokes each year and 170,000 deaths from strokes. Over 25% of strokes occur under the age of 65. Obviously time is critical to get the best results. A patient who has a stroke should be transported to a qualified hospital with comprehensive care administered within an hour from the time of the onset of the stroke. Comprehensive care is critical here. For a hospital to be designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, it must have the best diagnostic facilities for the treatment of a stroke. Just as important is that the staff have qualified neuro-radiologists and neuro-vascular surgeons available. We are fortunate to have a couple of Stroke Centers in our area; The James Quillen Rehab Center at the Johnson City Medical Center, 423 431-6111, and in Asheville, the Thoms Rehab Center at Memorial Mission Hospital, 828 213-1111. You might want to clip the following and hang in it a convenient place or carry it in your purse or wallet. This means that, for a short time, symptoms of a stroke will be manifested by sudden change in speech or vision and numbness or weakness of part of one half of the person’s body; e.g., just the right side or just the left side of the body. Usually after a number of minutes, all the symptoms will disappear.” ----------CLIP----------- “The very serious outlook for the patient after TIA is that chances for a stroke will increase by 12 percentage points each succeeding year; i.e., thereís a 24% chance of a stroke in the second year, a 36% chance in the third year, 48% in the fourth year, etc. By the eighth year following a TIA, thereís a 96% chance this person will have a stroke.” Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE Ask the individual to SMILE Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. ----------------------------------------Page 5 Saturday Night Dance schedule for Summer Season Six nights of live entertainment • • • • • • July 7th - A Red, White and Blue evening with the DENNY SLAWN TRIO July 21st - A real favorite in Land Harbor Billy Drysdale August 4th - Denny Slawn returns for more great dance music and entertainment August l8th - Billy Drysdale returns Theme: A Black and White theme September 1st - Regular Dance Music by Bill Lund September 15th - FINAL DANCE OF THE SEASON (Dressy Attire) - The Best of Billy Drysdale Admission for regular dances will be $3.00 per person. Admission for the special dances will be announced prior to each dance. Watch for more information in the Weekly Briefs and Flyers. Page 6 Yes, that’s Payne Stewart smiling down on you from the side of the Golf House, thanks to a contribution by Dee Humphrey last September. Maintenance waited until the building was cleaned before hanging the wooden cut-out. LH Knit/Crochet Group needs yarn - all colors, sport yarn, baby yarn, etc. to complete articles donated to Crossnore School, Inc., ACADA, Linus, nursing homes and hospital. We meet Mondays 10 am to 12 noon in the Rec Hall fireplace lounge. July 2007 Happenings in Land Harbor The Four Seasons Club - August 4th is the big Land Harbor Flea Market! Have you hunted up all the items you plan to donate to the Four Seasons space? Call Don or Gladys Jones, 733-6415, to have them picked up. Also call to let us know if you will be available to help with pricing items on August 2 and 3 or for helping with the sales for an hour or two on the 4th. For information or questions, call Don & Gladys Jones, 733-6415. Water Walking - Welcome to water walking. This is a mild form of exercise for those with aching joints. I give detailed instructions and you can participate at your own pace. Sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 o’clock for one hour. Bathing suit is necessary. Eli Tornick 737 6969. email your announcement to: [email protected] Caring Closet - If a need should arise, be aware that the Caring Closet is here to supply your medical or childcare needs. We have a broad range of items in our inventory---- crutches, canes, bedside potties, shower seats, raised potty seats, writing desk, and many more items----all of which are available to you for as long as your need exists. In addition we have some child care items: Cribs, highchair, car seat. All items are available at no charge. Call Hazel or Bob Kees at 7370705 or Joyce Watson at 733-2895. Western Line Dance Classes on Fridays, in the big air conditioned hall, from 10:30 to 11:30 am - $3 per person. Line dancing is great fun - good exercise for mind and body. No experience necessary. Come one - come all! Burt Summers 737-0913. Ballroom dance group is forming -Are you interested in joining a Ballroom Dance Club? We would have a dance practice once a week at the recreation department,where we could help each other learn new steps. Perhaps go out to some ballroom dances together being held in our area. We might even opt for a few lessons with a local dance instructor. If you are interested, please call Val or Jerry Looney 737-0594. Shuffleboard Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Lessons available. Dues $5. a year. For Information call Ray Kelly, 7370494 NEW COMPUTER???? Classes for beginners only July 9, 23 and 30. (7-9 P.M.) Call Ann Foster 733 0094 to register. Three companies under one roof for your convenience! July 2007 Page 7 Happenings in Land Harbor DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASS in Acrylics: Room D, Wednesday 12:30 to 3:00. We welcome visitors to view what we are doing. Information call Mary Jo Abrams 733-2658 DULCIMER CLASS - Lani Tesh is helping beginners on Tuesday 3:00 to 4:00 PM. For information call 737-9060. If you have a dulcimer to sell, visit our class on Thursday 3:30, Room D, Rec Center. Information call Mary Jo Abrams 733-2658 BROWN BAG DISCUSSION The group meets in the Golf House at 11:45 AM on the following dates (all Fridays): July 6, July 20, August 10. The reading and discussion for this summer will be from one book - The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease. The book will be divided up as follows: SESSION #1 Prologue Chapters 1-8; SESSION #2 Chapters 9-14; SESSION #3 Chapters 15-20; SESSION #4 Chapters 21-27; SESSION #5 Chapters 28-32. Page 8 email your announcement to: [email protected] Suggested discussion topics will be available in the library or POA office two weeks prior to each session. Participants should bring lunch and a drink. The sessions will be from 11:45 to 2 or 2:30 (approx.) Talkers as well as listeners are welcome. Sessions will be moderated by Ruth Unks, retired instructor from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. 733-1136. EUCHRE - Anyone looking to play please call me. We give lessons. Game starts at 7:30 every Sunday night. Wilma Offenbecher, 733-6519. THE JEWISH BREAKFAST will be held in the golf house on July 22 from 9AM until 11. There will be entertainment, prizes, bagels, lox and more! Admission price is $5.00. Residents who have unused or unnecessary prescriptions or medications, please leave them at the front office and they will be given to the Hunger and Health Coalition in Boone. Thank you. Freddy Jacobson, 733-0885. GRANDVIEW RESIDENTS The annual Grandview Party will be held Friday August 3rd at the Golf House. It will be catered by Myra’s. BYOB. PINOCHLE is late getting started, but now let the game begin! We will be playing on Tuesday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in A-1 along with Hand and Foot. Three, four, five or six people can play this card game. For an afternoon of fun with challenging players (who all want to win) call Rosemary Holmes if interested at 733-5119. LH Knit/Crochet Group meets Monday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon in the Rec Hall fireplace lounge. We welcome anyone who is interested to join us. We will also help anyone who would like to learn or receive help with items. Last year we completed and delivered the following to nursing homes, hospital, ACADA, Crossnore School, Inc. and Project Linus: 24 afghans, 35 toys, 107 newborn caps, 26 pr. booties, 9 adult hats, 1 scarf, 7 lap robes, 11 shrugs, 6 children’s sweaters, 15 children’s hats and 2 pr. slippers. Peg Hulse 733-0628 or Linda Yount 733-8645. July 2007 Happenings in Land Harbor Genealogy & Family History Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month at 10 to 11 AM in room D1 of the Recreation Center. The meetings go to Oct 9. A free series of courses in tracing your family roots, and producing reports or books about your family. This series is open to all who are in the surrounding counties. We use computer programs such as Family Tree Maker and Personal Ancestry File as well a MS Word and WordPerfect to display methods of keeping your own records. We will also cover resources available at the Library and Historical Societies in Newland, and the resources available at Boone’s County Library, Appalachian State University, and the LDS Family History Center. Quilting and More meets every Thursday at 9:30 am at the Golf House. This is our 14th summer. We do all kinds of handwork. Some days we work on our own projects. We are always happy to add a new person to our group and welcome new ideas for projects. Bring a lunch and July 2007 email your announcement to: [email protected] spend a day with us. If you do not have a project just come & visit. Libby Burns 733-4258. Bridge For Fun - Join us every Thursday 9AM to noon in room A-1 Recreation Building. One time fee of $1.00 covers cost of supplies. Dottie Chris 733-0377, Terry Danza 7338838.. Land Harbor Library - We have a lot of the newest books, Anyone interested in volunteering to work one day a week in the library from 2 to 4 in the afternoon, please call Pat White, 7330164. Computer and Fax service are also available in the library building which is located next to the Land Harbor Police. Would all the people who borrowed books from the library during the time that it wasn’t open please return them as soon as possible. We have a stack of cards from books that were taken and have no idea who has them. We need to get these books back into circulation. Thank you. Pat White 733-0164 Christmas in August Land Harbor has participated in “Avery Project Christmas” for several years, and in 2006 the Project served over four hundred children. The reputation for participation and generosity is deserved and coveted by all Land Harbor residents, and in 2007 will be extended to allow the full spectrum of those who enjoy this area to join in. The “Project” normally takes place right after Thanksgiving, depriving those who have left for the winter the opportunity to be part of the project. This year the drive will be called “Christmas in August”, and will be begin sometime in late August. You are asked to donate gifts [New - toys, clothing, games, etc.] suitable for youngsters through high school. Look for more information in coming Harbor Lights, and, thanks in advance for what we are sure will a generous and willing response. Hazel and Bob Kees Caring and Sharing Committee Page 9 FROM THE CHIEF’S DESK . . . department will do everything that we can to be of assistance to you and that everyone will be dealt with fairly and with respect. However, in return, I demand respect for my officers and the position that they hold. Gary W. Willis Chief, Land Harbor Special Police I have been a law enforcement officer for over 36 years and have been in every facet of it, including the US Army Military Police, Sheriff’s Departments and other city police departments. No one can understand what we go through and put up with unless you have been there or have a family member who is an officer. Hello and welcome back to all of you who have returned for the summer months. It was my pleasure to have met many of you at the informational meeting and the cook-out! There were many questions from our property owners but the most asked was about how the new Police Department might change things. My answer: Nothing will change. We will be even more responsive to the needs of our residents and guests. If law enforcement matters arise, we do not have to call in the Sheriff’s Department any more because we are now a state certified police agency with state certified police officers and we have jurisdiction and arrest powers like any other police department. The safety and well-being of EVERYONE in Land Harbor is of utmost importance and our walkers and golf cart operators are increasing so PLEASE abide by out speed limits and stop signs. We have had many complaints about this. We plan to give “verbal warnings” for a time, but this cannot last for ever. We are authorized to issue NC state citations. PLEASE REMEMBER . . .if you are consuming alcoholic beverages, DO NOT DRIVE. By NC Statute, this includes bicycles, golf carts, mo-peds or any other motor vehicle. This will not be tolerated due to the extremely dangerous and deadly nature of it. Enough said. Please be advised that the operation of golf carts on Goose Hollow Road and Richard Childress Road (or any state/county road) is illegal and if you are caught by county deputies or state troopers you will be issued several citations: No insurance, no state inspection, no registration, etc. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can and you have my promise that our police Page 10 I pledge to all of you that I will maintain a proficient and professional police department with the highest standards and work ethics. If anyone has a problem or a concern with or about any of my officers, or you just want to say “hi” please feel free to contact me at 828733-8334 or come by my office. NUMBERS ON HOMES IN LAND HARBOR . . ..At this writing it is June 11, 2007 and this day could have been a disaster for one family. I responded to one of our ladies who had fallen. She was in her mideighties. Her home sat off the street about twenty-five feet and the numbers on her home were faded so badly that I could not see them and they were not very big at all, blending in with the color of the house. I had to take the time to get out my map and go house by house and deduct just where the house was. Fortunately, her injuries were not life threatening but she did have to be transported by ambulance to the hospital. This is not the first time this has happened and it could cost someone their life. PLEASE be absolutely SURE that you have highly visible numbers which should be at least six inches high and if possible, be reflective for easy identification at night and stand out distinctly from your homes exterior coloring. As I said during our informational meeting, our goal is to help you and keep you safe. If we can’t find you we can’t help you. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated by your Land Harbor Police, the rescue personnel in our community and those who love you. All the best and have a wonderful summer! Again, I look forward to serving you and will do my best to meet your needs. With best regards; Gary W. Willis July 2007 Thank you Myra’sCatering, Linville Area Mountain Properties and Land Harbor POA, for the Fourth Annual Land Harbor Picnic The entire Land Harbor Community sincerely thanks you for sponsoring and giving us such an outstanding community affair. The annual picnic is truly one of the season’s highlights. July 2007 Election continued from page 1 This year’s nominating committee is comprised of Hank Andreis, Chair, (737-7980), Don Jones (733-6415), Pam Sabella (733-5774) and George Thurn (737-9591. The nominating committee is accepting names of candidates by July 10 for the three POA board positions. Please contact any member of the nominating committee (telephone numbers listed above) if you are willing to serve or know of a qualified person that might be willing to serve. The nominating committee is required to submit the names of all candidates that meet the requirements of the POA Bylaws. After selecting candidates, the Nominating Committee will submit their names to the BOD July 13. Candidates will speak at the August 11, Information meeting. The candidates articles will appear in the August Harbor Lights that will be mailed July 27. Traditionally the Editor of the Harbor Lights poses five questions to the candidates. This is done so you can compare their answers and thoughts. Their answers will appear in each candidate’s article in the August Harbor Lights. Please turn to page 2 for the questions. Take an interest in this very important election. Support a candidate and work for a secure future for Land Harbor. You owe it to yourself to get involved. Page 11 Golf Committee News Pam Sabella, Golf Chair Many positive achievements can be reported about the Land Harbor Golf Program in 2007. The good news is that revenue from Annual Golf Memberships thru May 30, 2007 total $235,009.20 compared to $226,397.65 on May 30, 2006. Over the winter new irrigation pipelines were installed on the course increasing our capacity to water the greens and fairways. If drought conditions persist, as has been predicted for the area, this will help us provide adequate water to keep us from losing the grass on our greens and fairways . Substantial tree cutting and removal of brush and undergrowth improved the aesthetics , and speeds up play as players do not need to spend a lot of time hunting for their golf ball. Thanks to Paul Waycaster, Golf Course Superintendent and his staff, for their diligent efforts in keeping our course in great playing condition. In May two teams from the United States Golf Association rated our course, a team of men from the white tees and a team of women from the red tees. After inspecting the layout and playing the course a new slope and rating has been established. The advantage to our members is that their handicap may be used to play in any USGA event and Land Harbor is listed as an official USGA course in the membership directory New Page 12 scorecards have been printed with the new slope and hole measurements. Don Natel, Golf Shop Manager and Pro, is having two additional clinics for members. On July 21 at the Point the clinic will focus on mid-irons and August 3 at the practice net on driving. Both clinics run from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Check with Don at the Golf Shop for more information. These are very popular and useful clinics and there is room for all interested golfers new and veterans. On July 28 the Golf Flea Market will be held on the deck at the golf house. You may participate in one of two ways. You may sell your golf items yourself or donate them for us to sell with the proceeds going to the Golf Committee. The Annual Golf Banquet will be held at the Rec Hall on September 5. Please mark the date on your calendar as that is the special day of the year golfers gather to celebrate another successful season and honor our current champions. Catherine Melk, Chairperson for the banquet will announce more details later. We are in the middle of another great golfing season. If you are not an annual golf member but enjoy playing golf when your time permits, I encourage you to give us a try if you haven’t already. Land Harbor has competitive greens fees, twilight fees and coupon books. Good tee times are available nearly everyday. If you are a property owner or renter you may secure a computer number, if you do not already have one, and make tee times 6 days in advance. I think you will be impressed with our well maintained course and we look forward to getting to know you and having you join us. July 2007 July 2007 Page 13 Special Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2007 Members Present: Jeff Troy, President; Dennis Ellenwood, Vice-President; Chuck Abrams, Treasurer; Jimmy Goodwin, Charlie Sims, Warren Kempf, and Phin Horton. Members Absent: Rose Cole, Secretary and Jim Watson. Also Present: Mike Simpson, General Manager; Lynn Townsend, Recording Secretary; Frances Banner, Business Manager Jeff Troy called the Special Board Meeting of May 18, 2007 to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room. I.Approval of May 4, 2007 Emergency Meeting on Dam Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. II. Approval of May 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. V. Bobby Hicks Jeff Troy moved to make a portion of the Executive Session on May 11, 2007 regarding Bobby Hicks public record. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Jeff Troy wants it to be made public that on May 11, 2007 the Board stated that Bobby Hicks was an extremely loyal employee and did what he thought was best for Land Harbor. Bobby Hicks did what was asked of him. The Board moved to make June 9th, the day of the annual picnic, Bobby Hicks Day and name the Maintenance Facility, The Bobby Hicks Maintenance Facility. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. V. Variances encroach 8 ft. into the 25ft. roadside setback. The Coppis have a double lot which has an area of 10,689 sq. ft. Per Land Land Harbor rules the Coppis must meet house lot setbacks because their lot exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. Jimmy Goodwin stated that he has spoken with the Coppis and has been all over their property. He feels they have done a fine presentation. Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve the variance as recommended by Architectural Committee. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. B. Steward Stich-31 Laurel Ln (Modular Variance) Mr. Stitch is requesting a variance to bring in a 43 foot modular unit that will exceed the 36 foot maximum by 7 ft. Michael Hobbs stated that adjacent to the Stitch property is a 42 ft. modular, which exceeds the 36 ft maximum. Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve the variance as recommended by the Architectural Committee. The motion was seconded and carried by a majority. Voting to approve were: Dennis Ellenwood, Jimmy Goodwin, Warren Kempf, Phin Horton, and Chuck Abrams. Abstaining: Charlie Sims. Charlie Sims stated that he is abstaining due to not enough time to thoroughly go over the variance and view the property. VI. Appointment of Jim Architectural Committee Gahring to Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve Jim Gahring to the Architectural Committee. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. VIII. Adjournment A. Norman & Candy Copp-189 Pine Loop (Set-Back Variance) Jimmy Goodwin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:35 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Mr. & Mrs. Copp are requesting a variance to Lynn Townsend, Recording Secretary Page 14 Friday, July 13th Annual Golf Tournament Format: Texas Scramble with handicap Tee time 12:30. Proceeds will benefit Volunteer Avery County to help provide heat for people in need during these cold mountain winters. Call: Ellis Bennett 737-9589 or Irish Gerken 733-6578 for more information. Advance orders are now being taken for LAND HARBOR’S COOKBOOK that will be available in July. Cost is only $10. Proceeds will benefit the golf program. Reserve your copy in the Golf Shop or call Terri Metze 733-6765 July 2007 LAND HARBOR COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP (Divorce Open) The Land Harbor Couples Championship (aka: Divorce Open) is scheduled for consecutive Thursdays August 16 and August 23. Contact: Lyle @ 737-0917 July 2007 Page 15 TENNIS CLUB NEWS Land Harbor has been invited to participate in USTA interclub matches for 3.0 to 4.5 players with many local clubs. Call Judith Persing at 733-8648, or Marty McMurray at 737-0731 if interested. Interclub matches: June 27 Hounds Ear 10 AM away July 17 Beech Mountain 1 PM away August 9 Beech Mountain 2 PM home August 22 Hounds Ear 2 PM home (In the planning stage - games with Linville Ridge and Grandfather Mountain) Come support the Land Harbor team, either at home or away even if you don’t play. • Did you know there are FREE tennis lessons during the month of June to anyone who resides at Linville Land Harbor. • Did you know you can be a member of the tennis club for just $125 per person/per year (plus a $15 social fee) and you can play all the tennis you want 24/7. • Did you know, if you are a tennis member, we have a ball machine available, tennis ladies luncheons, potlucks, ladies and men’s rallies, and much more - everyone welcome. Judith Persing Page 16 July 2007 Vial of Life Program Kits available at POA Office The Vial of Life Program is designed to speak for you when you are unable to speak for yourself. The information contained within the vial will provide prehospital and hospital providers with essential details that will aid in providing appropriate treatment. In the event of an emergency, rescuers will see the alert sticker and recognize the presence of a vial of life. Once the vial is retrieved, life saving information may be obtained, even if the patient is unable to speak. The information contained inside the vial will identify the patient’s current medical history, allergies, medications, and other valuable information needed to provide more rapid treatment. The Vial of Life is helpful even if you have no medical problems because emergency personnel need to know that as well. Vial of Life kits are available at the POA Office. P.S. Let your neighbors know of this program. July 2007 Page 17 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2007 DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY 8:30 - 9:30 B EXERCISE Yoga 9:00 - 11:30 D-1 CRAFTS Platte & Brush Club 9:00 - 10:30 D-2 HEALTH Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 - 10:30 A-1 CHURCH Ladies Bible/Book Study Group 10:00 - 12:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Beginners Round 10:00 - 12:00 A-2 CRAFTS Knit & Crochet 10:00 - 12:00 T TENNIS Ladies Rally 11:00 - 3:00 E-1 BRIDGE 2 - Table Duplicate (Private) 12:00 - 2:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Round Advance 12:30 - 4:30 A-1 BRIDGE 4 - Seasons Duplicate Bridge 1:00 - 4:00 D-1 PAINTING China Painting 2:00 - 4:00 M LIBRARY Library 3:00 - 5:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Beginners Square Dance 7:00 - 11:00 A BRIDGE Monday Night Couples 7:00 - 11:00 C CARDS Cards Monday 7:00 - 9:00 D-1 COMPUTER Computer for Beginners(July 9,23,30 only) 7:30 - 9:30 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Monday A-2 Square Dance TEE TIME G GOLF 9 - Hole Scramble TUESDAY 8:30 - 9:30 B EXERCISE Stretchercise 9:30 - 12:00 A-1 GAMES Mexican Train Dominoes 10:00 - 11:00 D-1 MISCELLANEOUS Genealogy Class ( 1st & 3rd Tues of Month) 10:00 - 12:00 T TENNIS Men’s Rally 12:30 - 3:30 C GAMES Mah Jongg 1:00 - 3:00 B MISCELLANEOUS Show Group Rehearsal 1:00 - 4:00 A-1 CARDS Pinochle 1:00 - 4:00 A-1 CARDS Tuesday Hand & Foot 2:00 S SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Fun Games 2:00 - 4:00 M LIBRARY Library 3:00 - 4:00 D-2 MUSIC Dulcimer - Beginners 7:00 - 10:30 C CARDS K T Cards 7:00 - 10:00 E-1 GAMES Jokers & Pegs TEE TIME G GOLF Ladies Day: 9 & 18 - Hole WEDNESDAY 9:00 - 12:00 D-2 GAMES Mah Jongg 9:30 - 11:30 D-1 ART Schneider - Drawing, Pastels & Watercolors 9:30 - 2:00 A-1 BRIDGE Wednesday Ladies Bridge 10:00 - 12:00 T TENNIS Adult Rally 10:30 - 2:30 D-3 CRAFTS Basket Weaving Club 11:00 - 4:00 E-2 BRIDGE Wednesday Ladies Duplicate Bridge (Private) 12:30 - 3:00 E-1 BRIDGE Short Club Bridge (Private) 1:00 - 3:00 D-1 CRAFTS Decorative Painting 2:00 - 4:00 M LIBRARY Library 4:00 - 6:00 D-1 DANCE Mtn Mixers - Plus Class 5:00 - 7:00 E GOLF 9 - Hole Golf Social Hour 7:00 - 10:00 E-1 CARDS Wednesday Night Cards 7:00 - 10:00 A-1 GAMES 4 - Seasons Game Night TEE TIME G GOLF Men’s Day: 9 & 18 - Hole Page 18 July 2007 THURSDAY 8:30 - 9:30 B EXERCISE Stretchercise 9:00 - 12:00 A-1 BRIDGE Fun Bridge 9:30 - 2:00 E-1 CRAFTS Quilting and More 1:00 - 3:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixer - Beginner Square 2nd Class 1:00 - 4:00 A-1 CARDS Hand & Foot 2:00 - 4:00 M LIBRARY Library 2:00 S SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Fun Games 3:30 - 5:30 D-1 MUSIC Dulcimer Jam Session 5:00 - 7:00 E GOLF 18 - Hole Golf Social Hour 7:00 - 10:00 D-2 GAMES Table Tennis 7:00 - 10:00 A-1 BRIDGE Thursday Eve Duplicate Bridge 7:30 - 9:30 B GAMES Beach Bingo 7:30 - 10:00 E-2 SHOW GROUP Show Group Meeting (2nd & 4th Thurs of Month) ANYTIME T TENNIS Open Tennis (Members & Guest) TEE TIME G GOLF 18 - Hole Scramble FRIDAY 8:30 - 9:30 B EXERCISE Yoga 9:30 - 12:00 D-3 CRAFTS Stained Glass Club 9:30 - 12:30 D-2 GAMES Mah Jongg 10:00 - 11:00 A-2 CHURCH Bible Study 10:30 - 11:30 D-1 DANCE Line Dance Class 12:30 - 4:30 A-1 BRIDGE Land Harbor Ladies Duplicate Bridge 1:30 - 4:30 B MISCELLANEOUS Show Group Rehearsal 2:00 S SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Fun Games 2:00 - 4:00 M LIBRARY Library 2:00 - 4:00 D-1 DANCE Ballroom dance Practice 3:00 - 5:00 T TENNIS Couples/Partners - Rally/Cookout 5:00 - 10:00 E MISCELLANEOUS Singles Pot Luck & Games (4th Friday of Month) 7:00 - 11:00 A-1 BRIDGE Bridge (Private) 7:00 - 10:30 C CARDS Friday Night Cards 7:30 - 10:30 D-1 MUSIC Karaoke Night 7:30 - 10:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Friday Square Dance TEE TIME G GOLF Open Golf (Members & Guest) SATURDAY 8:30 - 9:30 D-1 EXERCISE Saturday Stretch 10:00 - 12:00 T TENNIS Individual Rally 7:00 - 10:00 A BRIDGE Saturday Night Couples Bridge 7:30 - 10:30 B DANCE Saturday Dance Party (1st & 3rd Saturday) TEE TIME G GOLF Open Golf (Members & Guest) SUNDAY 9:00 - 10:00 B CHURCH Worship Service 2:00 S SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Fun Games 1:00 - 3:00 D-1 MUSIC White’s Jam Session 1:30 - 2:00 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Advance Dance 2:00 - 4:30 B DANCE Mtn Mixers - Sunday Square Dance 5:00 - 6:00 A-2 MISCELLANEOUS Land Harbor RV Club (2nd Sun of Month) 7:00 - 10:00 C CARDS Sunday Cards 7:30 - 10:00 A-1 CARDS Bid Euchre ANYTIME T TENNIS Open Tennis (Members & Guest) TEE TIME G GOLF Open Golf (Members & Guest) July 2007 Page 19 RECREATION DEPARTMENT JULY SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 9 10 10 11 11 11 11 13 13 13 14 14 14 16 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 23 24 24 26 27 28 28 28 29 31 Tennis Board Meeting 2:00 PM Architectural Committee 1:00 PM 18 - Hole Men’s Golf Lunch & Meeting 11:00 AM Shuffleboard Meeting 3:00 PM Spring Brook Party Craft Fair Sign-up at Recreation Office 10:00 am 10:00 AM Brown Bag Discussion Group 12:00 PM Fishing Committee 3:00 PM 18-Ladies Golf Tournament Safety Committee 10:00 AM Advisory Committee 3:00 PM 9-Hole Golf Men’s Breakfast 8:00 AM Newcomers Welcome Coffee Tennis Pot Luck 5:00 PM M-Section Party POA Board Meeting 9:00 AM Land Harbor Charity Golf Tournament POA Informational Meeting 10:00 AM Laurel Hills Section Party Golf - 9-Hole Social Golf Committee Meeting 3:00 PM Shuffleboard Social Flea Market Sign-up at Recreation Office at 10:00 am 10:00 AM Billiards Meeting 9:00 AM Brown Bag Discussion Group 12:00 PM Tennis Golf Social 5:00 PM Golf Clinic Craft Fair 9:00 AM Golf - 9 Hole Scramble Meeting & Luncheon 12:30 PM Golf - 9-Hole Ladies Breakfast 9:00 AM Golf - 18-Hole Ladies Board Meeting 3:30 PM Golf - Divorce Open Show Group Performance Harbor Heights - Section Party Mountain Mixer Picnic Show Group Performance Show Group Performance Golf - 18-Hole Ladies General Meeting 12:00 PM A-LOUNGES B-MAIN HALL C-EAST WING (MUSIC ROOM) D-WEST WING (REC ANNEX) E-GOLF HOUSE E-1 TABLE SIDE -- E-2 FIREPLACE M POA E M B Rec E M G M M E B B E B G B B E M B Rec M E E G B E E E E B E P B B E G-GOLF COURSE M-GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING P-POINT POA-BOARD ROOM AT POA OFFICE S-SHUFFLEBOARD (OVERLOOK) T-TENNIS (OVERLOOK PARK) Pool Schedule 2007 Pool Opens May 26, 2007 at 10:00 am Pool Closes September 3, 2007 at 6:00 pm Open Swim: Lap Swim: Aquacise: Water Walking: Adults with disabilities and Cleaning Adult Swim - 18 years of age and older Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Monday - Friday Monday, Wednesday, Friday (1st class) Monday, Wednesday, Friday (2nd class) Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 pm 10:00 - 6:00 pm 1:00 - 6:00 pm 8:00 -10:00 am 10:00 -11:00 am 11:00 -12:00 pm 10:00 -11:00 am Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 -12:00 am Monday - Friday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day) - all organized swim (except Lap Swim) will be canceled and Open Swim will be offered, the day before the holiday, the day of the holiday and the day after the holiday. Page 20 July 2007 RECREATION UPDATE POOL RULES Guest The guest of a member must use the guest pass that was issued when the property dues were paid. Each guest pass is good for 5 people. Guest will be required to sign in at the Lifeguard Station. Guest passes can only be picked up at the POA Office Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Children A responsible parent must accompany children under the age of 12 or an adult (not a teenager), who must remain in the pool area while the child is in the pool or on the pool deck. Dropping off a child under the age of 12 and then going into one of the rooms for a meeting or class or leaving the recreation area is not permitted. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING NEW STANDARD FROM THE NATIONAL LIGHTNING SAFETY INSTITUTE The safety of our swimmers is always our first priority. When lightning is first seen or thunder is first heard (meaning lightning is somewhere in the area), swimmers, sunbathers and picnickers will be asked to leave the pool, the pool deck and picnic area and seek shelter on the upper ramp. The National Lightning Safety Institute (NLSI) has changed the standard for staying out of the pool during bad weather from 20 minutes to 30 minutes, and Land Harbor lifeguards will be instructed to use this guideline. Every time lightning is seen or thunder is heard another 30-minute countdown is started again until the pool can be safely re-entered. Remember, this is for your safety. Pool 733-8315. Have a fun and safe 2007 season. Pat Jackson, Recreation Manager 733-8316 July 2007 Page 21 CLASSIFIED ADS Call Marilyn Clark, 733-8300. Ads must be paid for in advance. Once classifieds are set up; we will be glad to remove your ad, but no refund. FOR SALE: Ready to move in year-around home with garage. 256 Teaberry Ln. 3 Bedrooms -2½ Baths. Asking$259,000. Call 828-733-5890 cell 352-397-6424 FOR SALE: 16’ Grumman Aluminum Canoe with full equipment $450.00 or trade for 13ft. Grumman. Call Bill Goddard 1-800-741-7131 ext. 167 FOR SALE: 1B/1B Year round expanded park model on double lot with cart barn and extra storage bldg off back deck. Gas heat & gas log fireplace. Must see to appreciate. $110,000 203 Black Pine Rd. (A-Section) Call (828) 733-7163 WANTED: Futon and Hot Tub GOLF COURSE HOME & CART. Big view of 4 fairways! Light and airy. Furnished. Sleeps 8.Cathedral ceiling. Gaslogs.Workshop.2 BR.+ Loft; 2 BA. RV Parking, $259.900. Drive by 46 PINE RIDGE LOOP. Call (828) 733-1708 to see. FOR SALE:”DOUBLE LOTS full of Rhododendron offer privacy for motor-home or room to build a year-round home of up to 2000 square feet (ground floor footprint). Excellent, mostly level building site. Nice L-shape deck and storage building ready for your motor-home. Conveniently located on Key Ridge between golf course/tennis courts and club -house pool. (919)815-8615 “owner broker” LOT FOR SALE: Gentle sloping 1/3 acre corner building lot at Ridge Rd & Ivy w/easy access either street. WON’T LAST ! Call owner at 733-3701 FOR RENT: Luxurious Key West Timeshare, Hyatt Windward Pointe, 1/13 to 1/20/08. See at http://www.hyatt. com/vacations $450/Night, save $75/Night. Call (978) 6090187 for information FOR RENT: 2 BR-2BA 2 blocks from Golf House; Rustic, neat, great privacy, long range view. Rented daily, weekends, weekly, monthly. Call 828-733-6616, 704-6783429 or 704-865-3014 FOR RENT: RV SITE WITH 50 AMP HOOK-UP nestled in the woods among tall trees, has large deck with shelter, picnic table, & seating. Call Dan at 305-790-9587 Call 737-0055 Obituaries Harry Ray Garland, 49 Meadow Loop, May 18th. He is survived by his wife, Iva Lee, three daughters, four stepdaughters and several grandchildren. Mr. Garland had been a member since 1979. He enjoyed his woodworking shop. Don Harpster, 44 Warbler Ln, June 2nd. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, three sons and two grandchildren. Mr. Harpster loved to play golf and do yard work. He loved Land Harbor. Frank Kobee, 44 Elderberry Loop, April 24th. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, one son, one daughter and three grandchildren. Mario Lombardi, 26 Grossbeak Rd, May 5th. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, one son, two daughters, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was an avid tennis player. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Avery County, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657. Welcome, new residents Fred,Jr. & Patricia McCallum (Raleigh, NC) 200 Tamarack Rd (Mountain View-B) Gilbert & Paula LaHaie (Palm Harbor, FL) 88 Trillium Rd (Spruce Hollow-A) FOR RENT: Riverfront RV site with full hookups with 12x24 room addition with full bath, sofa bed, microwave, fridge, TV & phone. $600/month. Call 813-787-4001 or 828-733-8195 WANTED: Aluminum V-Hull fishing boat for use in LLH lake. Call Debbi @ 512-626-0292 or email debbi@ benchmarkpower.com IN-HOME SALE: Golf cart, $1999. Household items, glassware, house plants, electrical, grill, fishing, tools, some antiques, golf clubs. More. Reasonable. 733-0384 Page 22 July 2007 Land Harbor Show Group Radio WLLH July 27, 28 and 29 at the Recreation Center The show for 2007 is a remake of the 1998 show Radio WLLH. This show, which takes place in a radio studio in 1945, was a favorite of the audience and of the remaining original cast members. Act I features old radio shows: The Lone Ranger, Fibber McGee & Molly, Lum & Abner, Burns & Allen, The Bickersons, Baby Snooks, Duffy’s Tavern, Amos & Andy and The Grand Ole Opry. Original singing commercials are between each of the episodes. Act II is a Vaughn Monroe New Year’s Eve Special featuring the top popular songs of 1945 as performed by the “original artists” or reasonable facsimilies. Watch the Weekly Briefs for ticket sales. July 2007 Page 23 Prepare for the worst NOW! Don’t wait and don’t rely on season’s forecasts By Rick Hammell You should not have to be reminded of the pain Land Harbor suffered from Hurricanes Ivan and Frances. We, and the nation, escaped last year but all agree 2006 was somewhat of a “fluke” and weather is a little flakey this year. I would not wager on anyone’s predictions but I would start preparing and laying out a plan for evacuation with plenty of emergency supplies and comforts . also be responsible to make the decision to open the dam gates in the event of flooding dangers. • Mark down telephone numbers: Land Harbor Police 733-8333, Mountain Electric 733-0159, Land Harbor Administration 733-8300, Cannon Hospital 737-7000. • FOR EMERGENCIES, SHERIFF, FIRE AND AMBULANCE, CALL 911. Give the 911 operator your EXACT LOCATION in Land Harbor including street and house number. Be sure you house number is posted conspicuously on your houses (do that NOW!) • Do not call Land Harbor Property Owners Assn. or make routine calls to Land Harbor Police as their phones will be needed for emergency use. • If you leave Land Harbor or plan to go to the Evacuation Shelter at the Recreation Building, make a list to shut off all valves in the house; water, gas, main breaker box, etc. DO NOT GO TO THE GOLF HOUSE. Keep in mind, the historical average (1950 through 2004) was 10 named storms, 6 hurricanes with 2 major hurricanes. Major hurricanes are hurricanes that reach winds of 111 miles per hour. There is an 81% probability that at least two major hurricanes this year will strike the USA. Chief of Police, Gary Willis, is Land Harbor’s Emergency Coordinator and will be the person responsible for staying in contact with Avery County Emergency Management. Gary will • Prepare to take medications and toiletries for your personal hygiene. You are advised to take some canned and boxed foods especially if you are on a special diet. • Prepare for your pet - take leashes, pet shelter, extra food, petís medications. Pets will be housed in the general shelter area but will not be permitted inside rooms. If we receive warnings of severe weather, turn your radio dial to WECR, 102.3 FM or 1130 AM. WECR is Avery County’s Emergency Alerting System. Quality with distinction SINCE 1986 102 Queen Street • Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-1377 Full Service Printer • Full Color Copying Proudly serving Land Harbor & Avery County for over 20 years Voted 2006 Best Printer in Burke Page 24 July 2007 July 2007 Page 25 Page 26 July 2007 July 2007 Page 27 SIMMS REALTY LINVILLE Offers for Sale *NEW LUXURY GOLF VIEW TOWNHOUSES* FEATURES: x x x x x x x x x x 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Granite Counter Tops with Undermount Sink Deck with Golf Course View Beautiful Cultured Stone Fireplace New Construction 9 Ft. Ceilings with Crown Molding Premium Stainless Steel Appliances Garden Tub with Jets Open Floor Plan Bay Windows x x x x x x x x x x Dormer Windows Dual Shower Heads Golf Cart Garage & Storage Area Garage with Automatic Garage Door Opener Sound Proof Insulation Over Head 42” Kitchen Cabinets Recess Lighting Split Log Siding Hvac Heating & Air Conditioning in Each Unit Views of Mountain Peaks Starting Prices 1 & 7 (End Units) 2 – 6 (Inside Units) $340,000 $325,000 * Approximately 1900 square feet heated space *Pre construction discounts are available Prices and availability are subject to change. Page 28 *See Simms Realty For Floor Plans July 2007 33 Quail Lane – 4BR/4BA th Overlooks the 14 tee and fairway. Cent heat. 26’ ceiling in the living room w/ a loft library. Granite countertops & hickory wood floors. $459,000 #2087 42 Harbor Lane – 3BR/3.5BA – Fine Mountain Home! – Vaulted ceiling in living room and dining room with wood beams. Stone fireplace with gas logs. Sunroom. Lg recreation room w/ office nook, sewing nook & laundry room. Propane monitor heater on each floor. $342,900 71 Plumtree Lane – 2BR/2BA - Great view of Grandfather Mtn. & Golf Course. Wood floors in living rm, dining rm &kitchen. Stone fp. Golf cart storage. Furnished. $209,900 #2096 134 Galax Loop – 2BR/2BA – View of Grandfather Mtn. Open floor plan with stone fireplace. Wrap around porch. Handicap accessible. Corner lot and drive in basement. $180,000. #1154 208 Meadow Lp – 2BR/2BA – Like new mtn cabin on Linville River. Stone fp. Sleeping loft & bonus rm. Large porch & deck. Furn. $225,000 #2082 922 Lower Goose Hollow Rd. – 4BR/2BA - New roof. Lg wraparound deck on front & side, balcony from upper bedroom. Wooded, private $190,000 #1161 51 Pepperidge Ln. 2BR/2BA All on one level. Year round living on oversized lot. Lovely porch, central heat and air, eatin kitchen. Fireplace w/ gas logs. Mostly furnished per inventory. Broker interest. $159,900 #2106 452 Harbor Lake Road – 3BR/3BA – Nice cottage w/ seasonal view of Grandfather Mtn. Corner lot in homes only section. Lg deck & stone fp. $219,000 #2098 148 Snowshoe Loop – 2BR/2BA - Large great room with gas fireplace. Nice master suite with 2 closets. Vltd wood ceiling and floor. $189,900 #2037 275 Ivy Road – 2BR/3BA Mtn home with seasonal views. Like new inside. Large decks & parking for lg RV. 2 Lots. $210,000 #2100 129 Galax Loop – 2BR/2BA -. New paint and roof. Beautiful kitchen & den with fireplace. Covered porch and open deck. Central heat & air. $188,900 #2104 #2109 45 Rhododendron Dr. 3BR/2.5BA ON GOLF COURSE . 2 porches. Dbl garage & good parking. Recent updates. Stone fp w/ gas logs in fmly rm. $295,000 #2054 5 Dew Drop Loop – 2BR/3BA Stone wood burning fireplace. High vaulted ceiling in great room w/ loft bedroom & bath. Hot tub on deck. Quest quarters w/kitchen. $259,000 #2108 July 2007 44 Elderberry Loop – 2BR/2.5BA -2001 modular. Central heat & air. Well equipped kitchen. Ceiling fans in all rooms. Superior walls at basement level. Large corner lot. $235,000 #2083 10 Black Pine Road 2BR/2BA - Yr rnd mtn cottage, 1 level living, lots of parking, corner lot, huge porch, full basement, eat-in kitchen, stone fp, w/gas logs furnished. $149,900 #2029 26 Tamarack Rd – 1BR/2.5BA - 2 street access, cart garage as well as single car garage w/workshop, covered porch and open deck, year round living, nicely furnished. $144,500 #2093 Page 29 LISTINGS OUTSIDE LAND HARBOR 1854 Goose Hollow Rd. – 1BR/1.5BA – Corner lot w/ 2 parking areas. Cvrd deck, metal roof, cedar siding. Corner gas log fp. Laundry rm. Open floor plan. Furn. $125,000 #2088 105 Elderberry Lp – 2BR/2BA - Level entry & level living. Eat –in kitchen. Newly remodeled & furn. Parking for small RV. Golf cart storage & close to golf house. $105,000 #1025 556 Windridge Road 1BR/1BA - Park model w/ added rooms & decks. Detached golf cart shed. Laundry room. Backs up to wooded area. Parking for RV. $59,900 #2060 288 Windridge Rd. – Lovely elevated RV site with winter views. Large covered deck with wood stove. Bunk house with 2 bunks and ½ bath. $39,900 #2067 75 Park Loop – 1BR/1BA GREAT FOR SUMMER GETAWAYS! 1 BR/1BA park model with large porch. Two street access, corner lot. $39,500 #2089 1755 Linville Falls Hwy. 4BR/2.5BA Nice landscaping w/ waterfall! 1.46 acres. Main level living w/ hardwood flrs, vltd ceilings, stone fireplace. Covered deck, lg front yard. 2-car detached garage w/add workshop space. $375,000 #2055 571 Windridge Road - WELL DEVELOPED RV SITE! Large deck. Good storage. Level lot with two street access. $38,000 #2110 26 Andrea Court – Sprue Pine – 2BR/1BA - Home w/ views and lots of potential. Unfinished basement & room enough in attic for future living space. Close to stores & restaurants! $99,500 #2102 SIMMS REALTY LINVILLE HAS A NEW OWNER! SIMMS REALTY WILL BE MADE BETTER TO SERVE YOU! Charles Simms will continue to assist you in all of your real estate needs at Simms Realty Linville. He thanks all of you for your friendship, buyers and sellers and is looking forward to doing business with you, family and friends. COME SEE ALL OF US AT SIMMS REALTY LINVILLE! BUYERS: We can work as an exclusive buyer’s agent to help you find any home available in the area! SELLERS: We can offer a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine an effective pricing strategy! Page 30 May/June 2007 WELCOME NEWCOMERS Join us July 11th for breakfast We invite you to attend a breakfast in your honor. Come join us on July 11th at 9:30 in the Recreation Hall and meet your General Manager, say hello to your POA Board Members, and talk with many Activity Leaders. This is a great opportunity to get to know more about Land Harbor and to meet other newcomers. You’re the guest of honor, and all it takes is an RSVP to Hazel or Bob Kees at 737-0705 or e-mail us at mistyhaze@ bellsouth.net July 2007 Page 31 Page 32 July 2007 THE ROVERS are on the move! Still a few seats left on our trips to Hendersonville and Nashville Hendersonville Aug 9th & 10th - $152 covers play at Flat Rock “Joseph”, dinner breakfast, motel, Sandberg home and goat farm. Nashville Sept 1 thru 4th - $475 covers Southern Gospel Jubilee, Grand Old Opry, 3 breakfasts and 3 nights at Oryland Motel. For more info see Harbor Light May issue or call Doris Francis 733-4990 or Shirley Hoover 733-0445. Trips will be cancelled June 30th if insufficient response - so if you are interested, don’t delay - [email protected] 7 day cruise December 8-15 leaving Cape Canaveral, on Carnival Glory. 7 days going to St. Thomas, St. Martins, and Nassau. Cost: per person, double occupancy, $480. interior, $572 Oceanview, $710. Balcony. We need to know ASAP if you are interested. We only have a very short time to reserve the cabins. If you, are interested, e-mail Don Kramp at: dkramp@ bellsouth.net or telephone: 828-733-9338 July 2007 Page 33 Page 34 July 2007 Church Services every Sunday 9:00 Recreation Center HELP YOURSELF TO FREE MULCH next to the old Corporate House at the entrance to the RV storage area across the highway from our main entrance - Land Harbor POA - VanHeule Chiropractic Gentle Sacro Occipital Technique Advanced Structural & Cranial Care Nutritional & Diet Evaluation Call for an Initial Consultation at No Charge 828 733-4848 725 Cranberry Street Newland, NC 28657 [email protected] July 2007 Hans J. VanHeule DC Chiropractic Physician Page 35 Fishing in the lake with bait is permitted until September 15 Fishing in the lake with bait includes fishing from either shore or from a boat or flotation device, but does not include fishing in the river. Since trout fishing typically slows down during the warm summer months, the Fishing Committee is attempting to improve overall fishing by promoting the catching of sunfish, crappie, bass, catfish and carp that live in our lake. Most of these species are good to eat , while all can be fun to catch. North Carolina creel and size limits are to be followed. A Land Harbor permit and North Carolina State license is required. Fishing Committee members continue to monitor fishermen for permits and analyze the fish being caught. Bait includes worms, corn, bread and specially prepared catfish/ carp baits. Minnows are permitted but must be obtained from the lake itself. Trot lines and jug fishing are not permitted. Those wishing to continue fishing with artificial lures may do so. Please....if you use bait, properly dispose of empty bait containers. Page 36 July 2007 WHAT IS THE THURSDAY GOLF SCRAMBLE AND COCKTAILS AT THE GOLF HOUSE? by Rick Hammell N o one will argue that golf is a complicated game. Many take it as serious as life itself. Play by the rules, play the ball where it lies, no exceptions, no bending. It is a very respected and admired game But...is there another side of golf? A less serious, more lenient side. Golf that is competitive but forgiving for errors. Golf that really asks for your best but does not demand it. Golf that rewards you with warm hugs and kisses (from the ladies). Golf where prize money is still sought and personal pride and accomplishment is important but not all consuming. And finally, golf where you have as much fun afterward as you did on the course. There IS such a game and it is called Land Harbor Thursday Scramble. Its sole purpose is for you to have fun and mix and socialize with friends - regardless of ability. Yes, there is pairing that tries to mix evenly the ability of players and usually there is always one low handicapper in every group. The pairing is fair as possible and each group is pretty evenly matched. Arnie Palmer once said that golf should be played and enjoyed by everyone, not just professionals or the very talented. Golf, he said, can be anything you want it to be. Arnie emphasized that you can’t change the rules if you play “golf” but if you want to make it a family game or a social game, call it something other than golf. Just play! The Thursday Scramble is certainly golf although there is a rule or two a little different. It is a mixed group of foursomes with 2 men and 2 women (normally not with your spouse). Men play from the red tees and Ladies play from the gold tees. Play is open to all Land Harbor Residents and Renters with a current Land Harbor 18 hole handicap. The cost is only $3 per golfer which goes to prizes (credit towards golf shop merchandise). The fun continues as everyone is invited to the Golf house for cocktails and snacks at 5 o’clock. Bring your own bottle and goodies. Team winners are announced and the prizes are awarded. After an hour of fun, the camaraderie continues as groups may form and visit one of the local restaurants. It is strictly our decision! You don’t have to play golf with the group to join the cocktail hour. Everyone is invited and many make this a weekly “must.” If you are new in Land Harbor, the Thursday Scramble is the perfect way to meet a great bunch. For Information call Lyle Holloway at 737-0917 or e-mail Lyle lyleholloway@bellsouth. net. For the golf .... just sign up at the Pro Shop by Monday. For the cocktails and fun .... just BYOB and come to the Pro Shop at 5:00 PM. Want to Arrive in North Carolina To a Clean House “Just Call Cretia” Specializing in Deep Cleaning and Detailing Of Homes and Vehicles Over 25 Years Experience - Honest & Reliable References Available 828-733-4599 239-872-9434 July 2007 Page 37 Minutes Regular BOD Meeting June 8, 2007 Members Present: Jeff Troy, President; Dennis Ellenwood, VicePresident; Rose Cole, Secretary; Chuck Abrams, Treasurer; Jimmy Goodwin, Jim Watson, Phin Horton, Warren Kempf and Charlie Sims. Also Present: Mike Simpson, General Manager; Frances Banner, Business Manager and Lynn Townsend, Recording Secretary Jeff Troy called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Recreation Building. II. Approval of the Agenda Jeff Troy requested adding items IX. A. Dam/Dam Committee, IX. B. Appointing Chuck Abrams to the Dam Committee, X. E. 1. Lifetime Fishing Permit. Chuck Abrams requested adding items V. B. Finance Committee Duties, VI. B. Change for RV Storage Application. Rose Cole moved to approve the amended agenda. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. II. Approval of Minutes A. Special Meeting - May 18, 2007.Jimmy Goodwin moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. IV. Request from Members A. Request for Replat - June Miller- 57 Delphinium Ln w/ Carl 35 Delphinium Ln. There is a small portion of Ms. Gouge’s house (57 Delphinium Ln) that is on her neighbors, Mr. Carlís (35 Delphinium Ln) property. Mr. Carl has a combined lot. Ms. Gouge is requesting permission to replat to clean up the property line. Charlie Sims moved to approve the request which is waiving the combined lot agreement requirements and with the understanding that all cost be born by the home owner(s) with no cost to Land Harbor and the final replat be determined by the General Manager. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. B. Request for Reconsideration in not having to paint roof(s) Workman & Stokes in HH. Mr. Workman addressed the Board about the situation concerning the roof installed on his house and the Stokes’ house. He explained that he found a business card at the bathhouse for Jerry Arnett. He called Mr. Arnett and Mr. Arnett told him he had done lots of work in Land Harbor. Mr. Arnett showed Mr. Workman a chart of what Mr. Arnett told Mr. Workman were approved colors for roofs in Land Harbor. Mr. Arnett also assured Mr. Workman that he would take care of the permits necessary for the job. Mr. Workman then told Mr. Stokes about Mr. Arnett and Mr. Stokes also contracted him to replace his roof. As it turned out there were no permits and the color wasn’t an approved color. Mr. Workman feels he and the Stokes Family were deceived by Mr. Arnett. Rose Cole moved to deny the request for a variance and asked Mr. Workman to exhaust other avenues to have his and the Stokes’ roof repainted. The motion was seconded and carried by a majority. Voting to deny the request for the variance was: Dennis Ellenwood, Rose Cole, Charlie Sims, Jim Watson, Phin Horton, Chuck Abrams and Warren Kempf. Voting against was: Jimmy Goodwin. B. Request to assess lot in Linville Estates at the Undeveloped rate rather than Developed - McGeachy for 41 Paradise Ridge Ln (tapped onto water at Water Tank). Mr. McGeachy considers his lot to be undeveloped at this time. He wants to pay the developed lot rate when he actually develops the lot even though water is currently available on his lot. He is agreeable to paying the water fee; however he wants to pay the undeveloped lot fee. Dennis Ellenwood moved to deny the request. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. V. Budget and Finance A. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Simpson advised that all departments are currently under budget. All department managers are doing an excellent job. All together Land Harbor is operating six percent under budget. B. Finance Committee Duties - Chuck Abrams moved to make the duties of the Finance Committee as an Advisory Committee to the Board and the committee will advise the Board on items specifically requested by the Board. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. VI. Policy & Procedure A. Water and/or Sewer Usage on Undeveloped Lots or Outlying Areas from the Land Harbor Development (R & R-25). Warren Kempf moved to amend the Policy and Procedure No. R & R 25 adding number five stating the POA Members are prohibited from providing water and/or sewer services to outlying areas (not in the Land Harbor Page 38 Development) for any reason. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. B. Request for change to RV Storage Application - Chuck Abrams moved to move open utility trailers not used by contractors from a $200.00 per year fee to the $100.00 a year fee on the RV Storage form. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. VII. Managerís Report - Mike Simpson Expenditures: Department Managers are doing well with their budget management. We are currently six percent under budget. Revenues: Our revenues for most line items are generally forecasted with the exception of initiation fees. Initiation fees are down dramatically. If this trend continues we will need to adjust expenditures accordingly. In an effort to simplify and make our monthly budget analysis more “user friendly and informative”, Chuck Abrams, our Board Treasurer, recommended some changes. These changes have been implemented. * New carpeting and furniture has been installed in the General Services Office. * We have been adding wireless routers and repeaters throughout the administrative, recreation and general service buildings. We are attempting to create a “wireless cloud” over the POA, Golf House, Security and the Recreation Building. * As of June 1, 2007 we have issued five new home permits, three home additions and fourteen other permits. * During the month of May a total of 207 work orders were received of which 167 have been completed. * Schnabel Engineers Mark Landis and Ned Billington have completed a radar analysis of the silt in our lake. A report with visual displays and analysis is scheduled to be delivered to the POA office in June. * Our maintenance staff has been doing an amazing job monitoring and maintaining the lake level that the State of NC mandated. * In June, Lyttle Utilities, Inc. will perform a sampling inspection of our sewer collection system, to include the laterals (service lines). * Road reflectors have been installed on Land Harbor Parkway. The adhesive materials supplied with the reflectors have failed. Epoxy that the state uses has been ordered and the reflectors will be placed every 100”. * Our natural debris waste site remains “State of the Art”. Yard debris is chipped as the maintenance staff makes their rounds. * There is a new household solid waste center located next to the POA building. This is for weekend members and guests to have a convenient location to dispose of household waste. * Our Maintenance Administrators office should be completed some time in June. * The Recreation Hall has been fine cleaned, floors stripped and put into tip-top shape for the season. * The carpet and furniture in the Golf House have been cleaned. The exterior of the building has been chemically cleansed for treatment of mildew. * The Library was renovated last year and is quite impressive. More memory has been added to the computer. The computer has internet access and the entire building has wireless internet. * A renovation to the Tennis Pavilion has been completed. The soft courts have been renovated for the 2007 season and the hard courts were scheduled for June 7th. The hard courts will be closed through June 17th. * The staff is working hard to get the dog park operational. All the “nuts and bolts” are in place. The dog park is set to open June 10th. * Schnabel Engineering was asked to prepare a contingency plan for irrigating the Golf Course during the dam repair period. Our preliminary discussions indicate that we will need to extend the intake draft pipe and create a pond adjacent to the Linville River channel. * The policy of our Police Department patrolling the golf course has been a success. Our officers have been well received and have been instrumental in eliminating potential damage to our course. * The 19th Hole operates Monday thru Saturday 9 to 5. The refreshment cart will operate on Sundays and during the week when a volunteer is available. The cart menu will expand to include sandwiches, hot-dogs and other heated menu items. VIII. Committees No reports for Committees PLEASE CONTINUE ON PAGE 39 July 2007 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 38 MINUTES REGULAR BOD MEETING, JUNE 8 IX. Old Business A. Dam/ Dam Committee The Dam Committee members are Dennis Ellenwood, Charlie Sims, Jim Gahring, Mike Simpson and Jim Watson. Charlie Sims suggested adding Bobby Hicks to the Committee. Jeff Troy appointed Chuck Abrams to the Committee and appointed Bobby Hicks as an advisory to the committee. Chuck Abrams recommended Dennis Ellenwood to be the Chairman. Jeff Troy stated that the committee itself or any individual on the committee is not to communicate with the State or Schnabel directly. He would like the Committee to compose a letter to be sent to Schnabel by the Board stating any suggestions they may have on the dam and let Schnabel know what Land Harbor is looking for as far as renovating the dam. X. New Business A. Recreation Maintenance & Sustainment Fee - Kempf. Mr. Kempf introduced into discussion the possibility of a Recreation and Amenities Charge for new members, as mentioned by the Golf Committee at their last meeting. Mr. Kempf advised the Board that the money generated from this would be dispersed to various activities. This fee would be in addition to the Initiation Fee. Discussion was held by the Board on a possible increase in the Initiation Fee to be effective in 2008 and it was decided that this would be submitted to the existing membership for their input. B. Appointment of Nominating Committee - Hank Andreis, Advisory Committee. Chuck Abrams moved to accept the recommendations made by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee of names for the Nominating Committee (which per the Bylaws are to be members of the Advisory Committee or a portion thereof) for the appointment of the following Advisory Committee Members: Hank Andreis, Don Jones, Pam Sabella and George Thurn. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. C. Demographics - Sims. Charlie Sims is going to gather names of people willing to serve on the Demographics Committee. The Demographics Committee will decide on the information needed to plan for the future. They will then develop a questionnaire. Then a sample survey will be made to obtain the information. D. Annual Golf Membership for week-end play - Sims. There are a number of POA members who are only here on the weekends. Charlie Sims suggests getting an annual rate for weekend play only. One rate for a single person and another rate for a couple. After much discussion it was determined more information was needed. Once the information is gathered it will be presented to the Golf Committee, membership and then to the Board. E. Proclamation - Bobby J. Hicks. The Proclamation for Bobby Hicks was reviewed and signed by the Board. Mr. Goodwin left the meeting at 11:25 a.m. due to a prior commitment. 1. Lifetime Fishing Permit - Rose Cole moved to issue Bobby Hicks a Lifetime Fishing Permit. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. XI. Property Owners’ Input and Concerns as per 47F-3-108(b) Meetings Dick Crews of Mountain Run Properties gave some statistics for sales of homes. In April two homes were sold. One in Section C, that was on the market for 367 days and one in Section D that was on the market for 287 days. In May four homes were sold. One in Laurel Hills that was on the market 343 days, one in Section B that was on the market 225 days, one in Grandview that was on the market 273 days and another in Section B that was on the market 305 days. He stated there were 120 single family homes for sale in Land Harbor. Real Estate sales are down and he is concerned if the Initiation Fee is increased the sales will remain low. XII. Executive Session-Litigation Warren Kempf moved to go into Executive Session at 11:35 a.m. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Warren Kempf moved to go back into open session at 12:15 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. XII. Adjournment Rose Cole moved to adjourn at 12:16 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Rose Cole, Secretary July 2007 Land Harbor Honors Bobby Hicks for 30 years of dedicated service. Maintenance Facility named “Bobby Hicks Maintenance Facility” Bobby and his wife, Sharie, proudly stand below a newly erected sign declaring this is now the Bobby Hicks Maintenance Facility Bobby receives a lifetime Land Harbor Fishing Permit from President Jeff Troy Bobby takes the microphone at the Information Meeting to thank Land Harbor and particularly the property owners who came to honor him. Lynn Townsend, Recording Secretary Page 39 2006 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Linville Land Harbor P.O.A. PWSID #: 01-06-104 Date: 4/17/07 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about from where your water comes, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and to providing you with this information, because informed customers are our best allies. What EPA Wants You to Know Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. When You Turn on Your Tap, Consider the Source Our water source is the pediment aquifer that is located in the Linville River water shed of the Catawba River basin. Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Results The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs). The results of the assessment are available in SWAP Assessment Reports that include maps, background information and a relative susceptibility rating of Higher, Moderate or Lower. The relative susceptibility rating of each source for Linville Land Harbor was determined by combining the contaminant rating (number and location of PCSs within the assessment area) and the inherent vulnerability rating (i.e., characteristics or existing conditions of the well or watershed and its delineated assessment area.). The assessment findings are summarized in the table below: Page 40 July 2007 Susceptibility of Sources to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs) Source Name Well # 1 Well #3 Well #4 Well #6 Well #7 Well #8 Well #10 Susceptibility Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate SWAP Report Date March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 March 11, 2005 The complete SWAP Assessment report for Linville Land Harbor may be viewed on the Web at: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws/swap Please note that because SWAP results and reports are periodically updated by the PWS Section, the results available on this web site may differ from the results that were available at the time this CCR was prepared. To obtain a printed copy of this report, please mail a written request to: Source Water Assessment Program – Report Request, 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1634, or email request to [email protected]. Please indicate your system name, PWSID, and provide your name, mailing address and phone number. If you have any questions about the SWAP report please contact the Source Water Assessment staff by phone at 919-715-2633. It is important to understand that a susceptibility rating of “higher” does not imply poor water quality, only the systems’ potential to become contaminated by PCS’s in the assessment area Violations that Your Water System Received for the Report Year During year 2006, or during any compliance period that ended in year 2006, we received no violations. However we exceeded the “action level” for copper. A corrosion control study is being done, and re-sampling will occur soon. What If I Have Any Questions Or Would Like to Become More Involved? If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Paul Isenhour at (828) 898-6277. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. Water Quality Data Table of Detected Contaminants We routinely monitor for over 120 contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected in the last round of sampling for the particular contaminant group. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2006. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. Important Drinking Water Definitions: Not-Applicable (N/A) – Information not applicable/not required for that particular water system or for that particular Rule. Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present at the level of detection set for the particular methodology used. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. July 2007 Page 41 Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Action Level (AL) -the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal – The “Level” (MRDLG) of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfection Level – The “Highest Level” (MRDL) of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Extra Note: MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. Nitrate/Nitrite Contaminants Contaminant (units) Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) MCL Violation Y/N N Your Water Range Low 1.70 1.79 High 1.88 MCLG MCL 10 10 Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Unregulated Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant (units) Sulfate (ppm) Sample Date Your Water quarterly 3 Range Low High 0 Secondary MCL 12 250 Lead and Copper Contaminants Contaminant (units) Sample Date Your Water MCLG MCL 1.83 0.938 # of sites found above the AL 3 2 Copper (ppm) (90th percentile) 06/06 11/06 1.3 AL=1.3 Lead (ppb) (90th percentile) 06/06 11/06 <3 0 0 AL=15 Likely Source of Contamination Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Contaminants Contaminant (units) TTHM (ppb) [Total Trihalomethanes] Chlorine (ppm) MCL/MRDL Violation Y/N Your Water (AVG) N 1 N 0.4 Range Low High 1 1 0.24 0.51 MCLG MCL N/A 80 MRDLG =4 MRDL = 4 Likely Source of Contamination By-product of drinking water chlorination Water additive used to control microbes Water Characteristics Contaminants Contaminant (units) Iron (ppm) Sodium (ppm) pH Page 42 Sample Date Your Water quarterly 0.18 quarterly 8.96 6.96 Range Low/High 0.177/0.183 2.21/19.6 5.53/9.45 Secondary MCL 0.3 N/A 6.5 to 8.5 July 2007 July 2007 Page 43 Linville Land Harbor Property Owners Assn. P.O. Box 160 Linville, NC 28646 Page 44 PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Linville, NC Permit No. 6 July 2007