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A bronze of the late Payne Stewart looks over the 18th green at
Pinehurst No. 2. Stewart famously won the U.S. Open there in
1999.
The Village of Pinehurst is on
the National Register of Historic
Places.
Guests at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst practice putting.
Every aspect of the resort caters to golfers.
Southern gentility,
golf pair perfectly in ...
PINEHURST
BY MELISSA LOWRIE
[email protected]
S
outhern charm, a storied history and
162 holes of golf make Pinehurst,
North Carolina the perfect mix of
golf mecca and Old South.
Set among majestic pine trees in Moore
County, the Village of Pinehurst is only
14.9 square miles. The historic district is on
the National Register of Historic Places—
which is to say, the U.S. government has
recognized this area as having outstanding
historical significance worthy of
preservation.
Founded in 1895 by Boston soda
fountain magnate James Walker Tufts, it
was envisioned as “a resort in an area with
mild and healthy climate where people ill
with tuberculosis could come to recover.”
This focus quickly shifted when it was
learned tuberculosis was highly contagious.
Tufts moved his development toward a
“recreation based vacation destination,”
per “A Guide to the Historic Village of
Pinehurst, North Carolina.”
As Big Canoe’s name was created
by a Cousins’ employee contest, Tufts
“purchased the name Pinehurst from an
individual entering the name in a contest to
tag a real estate development in Martha’s
Vineyard,” as stated on the Pinehurst
website.
A rail line from Southern Pines was
built to accommodate guests and the
infrastructure needed to sustain the
development with water, sewer and
electricity. Tufts hired the premier
architectural firm of the time to plan the
resort. The firm designed a New Englandstyle village with gently curving roads
leading from a village green. Hotels,
boardinghouses and cottages were
designed and exquisite detail was put into
landscaping. On New Year’s Eve 1895, the
Holly Inn welcomed its first guests. Twenty
guests paid $3 for a night; in June 2016, a
A statue of Donald Ross stands in the
village. Ross was the original architect of
Pinehurst No. 2.
The “Queen of the South,” the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst,
N.C., was completed in 1900. PHOTOS BY MELISSA LOWRIE
room at the Holly Inn was $408 a night
(before tax).
“A Guide to the Historic Village of
Pinehurst” states in 1897 the dairy manager
complained guests were scaring the cattle
out in the fields. Apparently, they were
hitting a little white ball around the pastures
and, as a result, the milk production
suffered. In order to satisfy the cattle,
dairy manager and golfers, a 9-hole golf
course was built. The following year it was
expanded to 18 holes and today is known as
Pinehurst No. 1.
Horseback riding, tennis, polo, croquet,
shooting and other recreational sports
were offered to guests in the early days of
the resort but, after 120 years, golf reigns
supreme.
Tufts hired a Scot, Donald Ross, as
the first golf professional in 1900. Ross
was given carte blanche to develop golf at
Pinehurst and immediately began work on
No. 2. He would later redesign No. 1 and
design No. 3 and No. 4.
Today, there are nine 18-hole golf
courses under the Pinehurst umbrella. Five
of the courses are off the main clubhouse,
including the most famous, No. 2. In March
2011, No. 2 reopened after a 12-month
renovation. Some of the changes included
eliminating the rough, stripping 26 acres
of turf—leaving natural sand and hardpan
areas, and greens were sodded with A1/A4
bent. The course now plays to 7,565 yards
from the championship tees.
According to its website, “Pinehurst is
the only site to have held the United States
Golf Association’s five most important
tournaments (U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s
Open, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S.
Women’s Amateur) and is one of only four
sites to have hosted the U.S. Open, PGA
Championship and Ryder Cup.”
The various courses offer different
types of golf, created by several famous
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The Pine Crest Inn was built in 1913 and sold to Donald Ross and James McNabb in 1920. The duo operated the inn until Ross’ death
in 1948.
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Bicycles await guests at the Carolina
Hotel.
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designers. In 2000, No. 4 was reopened
as a Tom Fazio course; No. 5 was a Ellis
Maples design from 1961; George and Tom
Fazio built No. 6 in 1979; No. 7 was a Rees
Jones design from 1986; No. 8 is another
Tom Fazio, designed in honor of Pinehurst’s
Centennial in 1996; and No. 9 is a Jack
Nicklaus course designed in 1988.
Pinehurst has a state-of-the-art teaching
facility offering instruction for both amateur
and professional golfers. In the May 2016
Golf Digest, Pinehurst Golf Academy was
noted as one of the nation’s Best Golf
Schools and Academies.
For those not interested in golf, there
are plenty of other interesting distractions.
A 31,000-square foot spa features 28 private
treatment rooms and fitness center. Pools
are found at the Holly Inn and Carolina
Hotel. The classic games of croquet and
lawn bowling are available to guests, as well
as lessons for those not up on the current
lawn bowling rules. There are bikes to rent
and a horse-drawn carriage available for a
different view of the village.
The Four-Diamond rated 1895 Grille
is on property at the Holly Inn, as well
as more casual pub-style dining. Choices
abound for foodies and, in the summer
months, there is a farmers market on the
Village Green.
All the hotels, village and golf courses
are nearby with shuttles running guests
between all locations at a moment’s notice.
The management at these historic hotels
has taken great care in preserving their
heritage; all have modern conveniences
without losing any of the Southern charm or
hospitality.
With a nod to Tufts and Ross, golf
served warm with a side of American
history can readily be found in Pinehurst.
The Holly Inn was the first hotel completed in the Village of Pinehurst.
Rocking chairs beckon from the front porch at the Carolina Hotel.
Showing thankfulness to God
Big Canoe Chapel
Women’s Guild
JEAN LOMAX
The “Putter Boy” is the iconic symbol of
Pinehurst. In the resort’s early advertising,
he was known as “The Golf Lad.”
Big Canoe Photo Club hosts
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Living
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild.................. 2
Gatherings.................................................4, 5
Photo Club.................................................... 5
Around The Clubhouse.................................. 5
Travel Club.................................................... 6
iTip Of The Month.......................................... 6
Ridgerunners................................................. 8
Wayne On Wine............................................ 9
Word Of Mouth........................................... 10
Mountain Musings...................................... 12
Writers Corner............................................ 13
POA: Mathew Parks.................................... 15
Ask The Pharmacist..................................... 16
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.
Therefore, my heart leaps for joy,
and with my song will I praise Him.
~ Psalm 28:7
“M
y heart leaps for joy and
with my song will I praise
Him.” In choosing this passage from Psalm 28:7 as
the theme for the 2016-2017 Women’s Guild
year, Co-President Lyn Cates said, “Hymns
have played an important part in my church
life and seem a natural and fitting way to
show thankfulness to God. Please join us this
year as we share our talents, both musical
and otherwise, in expressing our gratitude
for God’s blessings.”
Each month, September through April
2017, a different hymn will be emphasized,
as we hear from a talented group of inspiring speakers. Our opening meeting will be
Thursday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m., in the Big Canoe
Chapel Broyles Center, when we will welcome the chapel’s own Associate Chaplain
and Director of Music Ministries, the Rev.
Lamar Helms, as guest speaker. The Rev.
Helms will share his insights about possibly
the most prolific hymn writer of all time.
Looking ahead, Cates and Co-President
Barbara Fussell have some interesting surprises in store. The fall retreat, Oct. 13, will
take us to a new venue – with swans – and
the annual Christmas Luncheon will feature
carols of our childhood and the return of a
Christmas tradition! Our speakers include an
Atlanta football coach’s wife who has earned
a Ph.D., started a foundation for women and
authored a book on a Methodist Civil War
heroine and a Certified Natural Health Professional who is also a Christian coach and
counselor.
You do not need to be a member of the
chapel or to attend services to be a member
The Women’s Guild board and committee chairs are making plans for an exciting year. PHOTO
BY LASSIE DYE
of the guild. The chapel Women’s Guild is
open to all ladies of Big Canoe and the surrounding area. Meetings traditionally begin
with light refreshments and fellowship time.
This also provides an opportunity to meet
newcomers and to sign up for committees
and future events. There are no fees associated with guild membership, although lunches and outside events are self-supporting.
Charitable giving
Over the last 28 years, through the guild’s
fundraising arm, the Legacy of Caring, more
than $1.4 million has been raised and distributed to charitable organizations in Pickens
and Dawson counties. In 2016, $82,000 was
raised to benefit charities that focus on enabling the wellbeing of women and children
by providing life skills to overcome the cycle
of poverty, oppression or substance abuse.
As stewards of this money, the guild board
will make monthly recommendations for its
distribution. The board takes this responsibility seriously, recognizing that by contributing to and attending our events it is you,
our readers, who make these distributions
possible. We thank you most sincerely.
Women’s Bible Study
Summer Connection Bible Study meets
this month, Aug. 10 and 24, 9:30-11 a.m., in
the lower level of the Broyles Center. You
are welcome to attend either or both meet-
ings, which are independent of each other.
The fall Bible Study is entitled, “The Battle
Plan for Prayer” by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the makers of the movie “War Room.”
This 10-week DVD study equips believers
to create their own prayer strategy and to
be specific and strategic in prayer. Topics
include what prayer is and is not, why God
wants us to pray, specific areas of prayer
and specific strategies for prayer. Women’s
Fall Bible Study meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Sept. 14 through Nov. 16, in the
lower level of the Broyles Center. Sign up
at Stand Around Aug. 21 and 28, or you may
contact Cathy Scott or Sue Ceravolo for
further details. The cost for the study book
will be $13.
The Women’s Guild meets on the second
Thursday of the month, September through
April. The guild’s purpose is to encourage
Christian fellowship, to understand God’s
will for our lives through Bible Study and
to promote activities that benefit the chapel
and our surrounding area. Information
is posted on the chapel website, www.
bigcanoechapel.org/people/women, or you
may send an email to Jean Lomax, JL2770@
tds.net, to add your name to our email list
for monthly updates.
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AUGUST 2016
BY ANITA ROSEN
[email protected]
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia
sent two youth and one staff member to
Armstrong State University in Savannah
this summer for the annual Teen Summit.
Teens Allison Johnson and Charli Blackwell
and staff Amber Wellmen spent four days
learning leadership skills and interacting
with teens from clubs all over Georgia.
Our new facility opened in May
and we now serve more than 200 rising
kindergartners through high school
students. Youth participated in arts and
crafts, reading, swimming, group games,
team building, fun, relaxation, relationship
building, relay races and much more. Every
activity is geared to teach a core area:
Character and Leadership Development;
Education and Career Development;
the Arts, Health and Fitness; and Sports
and Recreation. Along with staff, we are
privileged to have volunteers work with
our youth. We are always looking for more
people with talent, skill or time to invest
in young people. If you would like more
information on volunteering, contact us at
[email protected] or 706-253-2582. For
more information, check us out at www.
bgcng.org or on Facebook. Contributed by
Missy Kuyper, Administrative Assistant
Pine Needle
Quilters announce show
Time to circle the dates for the
upcoming Pine Needle Quilters’ Oktoberfest
Show and Sale: Oct. 7 and 8. The guild will
provide food and music to set the mood
as guests view members’ beautiful quilted
creations. A stunning quilt will be raffled off
to the lucky winner, so be sure to get your
ticket – or three! Contributed by Barbara
Brescia
Storytellers start
monthly meetings
After an exploratory meeting in June
featuring Mary Williams, chair of the
board of directors of the Southern Order
of Storytellers (SOS), and Bill Brown,
registrar chair for SOS, a group has been
formed in Big Canoe under the guidance of
Harris Green to, well, tell stories! For more
information, contact Harris Green, 706-5791774 or [email protected].
Time to sign up for
Dinner for 8
What time is it? It’s Dinner for 8 time.
Join a group for fun times, great food and
lively conversation. Once formed, the group
Barry Pritchett brings peaches to the Jasper
Farmers Market from Red Apple Barn. PHOTO
BY DARLA HUFFMAN
A pontoon boat on Lake Petit is the perfect spot for this Dinner for 8 group. COURTESY OF SUSAN
WILLSON
Amber Wellmen, center, attends the Teen
Summit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North
Georgia with teens Allison Johnson and
Charli Blackwell. COURTESY OF B&G CLUBS
decides which meal to share, where and
when. Some groups rent a pontoon and
cruise Lake Petit or enjoy the Veranda at
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti and watch
the sun set over the lake. There are reunion
groups that meet after the session is over
because they had so much fun the first time.
August is the time to sign up for groups
being formed for September through
December. Please contact Susan Willson
before the end of August, 706-579-2640 or
[email protected], to sign up. Please
305 SHETLAND TRACE • $439,500
Like new Craftsman style home near amenities and Main
Gate with level driveway and private back yard. This 3BR/3.5
BA home has large office on terrace level that could be a
4th bedroom. Stack stone fireplaces in great room and
terrace level family room. Chef’s kitchen with custom cherry
cabinets and granite counter tops. Large master suite with
heated floors in master bath. Move in ready!
2612 QUAIL COVE - $595,000
Lakefront log home in the mountains. The moment you
enter this home, you notice the beauty of the wood. If you
have ever dreamed of that “On Golden Pond” setting, this
is it. Each log has been refinished to its original luster, with
hardwood floors throughout. This home features a vaulted
great room with stacked stone fireplace and adjoins the
updated, bright eat-in chef’s kitchen. Updated bathrooms
with granite counters and seamless shower doors. Step
from the great room onto an expansive screened porch and
open deck, greatly extending the living space.
leave names, telephone number and email
address, if you get voice mail. Contributed
by Susan Willson
CASA looking for
dedicated volunteers
Two out of every three abused and
neglected children are waiting for a Court
Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
volunteer to be by their side. CASA
volunteers don’t need to be lawyers or
social workers; they just need to be willing
to speak up for children in need.
CASA volunteers are often the only
constant in a child’s life while he is in the
foster care system. The gift of time as a
volunteer is one of the most valuable ways
to impact the lives of these children.
CASA of the Appalachian Judicial
Circuit is very fortunate to have CASAs
residing in Big Canoe. These volunteers do
a tremendous job making a difference in the
lives of children in need. CASA volunteers
are a great source of information about
our program and how it has impacted their
lives.
The only prerequisites for becoming
a CASA volunteer are to be at least be 21
and able to pass an extensive background
screening and successfully complete 30
hours of training and 10 hours of courtroom
observation.
If you are interested in learning more
about becoming a CASA volunteer, visit our
Facebook page, CASA of the Appalachian
Judicial Circuit. For additional information,
contact Melanie Davis, Advocacy
Coordinator, 706-515-2700, 706-276-CASA,
or email, [email protected].
Contributed by Melanie Davis, Advocacy
Coordinator
Auburn Club announces
football season kickoff
Continuing the success of its
Community Dinners at The Clubhouse at
Lake Sconti, Georgia Mountains Auburn
Club is again sponsoring the August dinner,
Aug. 24, 6 p.m. This means it’s time to get
your college “team” together to prepare to
“kick off” the 2016 NCAA football season.
Huddle with your fans and decorate your
team table. Even if your school only has a
few cheerleaders, come and give a shoutout for your alma mater. Clubhouse staff
determined Clemson the table winner last
year, followed closely by Wake Forest. The
2016 challenge is on!
Come early, enjoy your favorite
beverage, stay for a tailgate meal and cheer
for your school team. Contact Jena Hopper,
[email protected], at the
clubhouse to reserve a place at your team’s
table. Contributed by Barbara Fussell
Big Canoe/North Georgia
Friendship Force
The Aug. 21 meeting of the Big Canoe/
North Georgia Friendship Force will be at
Butts & Barley Smokehouse, 11474 Cumming
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861 SUMMIT DRIVE • $749,000
Spacious Craftsman style home on Big Canoe’s signature
hole Cherokee #2. Spectacular long range mountain and
golf course views from most rooms! Large vaulted great
room with beams and floor to ceiling stack stone fireplace.
Sun room adjoins large chef’s kitchen with stainless steel
appliances. Beautiful master suite with his and hers
walk-in closets. Terrace level is designed for entertaining
with 650 bottle custom wine room, large wet bar, media
room and large family room. Desirable Audubon Ridge
neighborhood with easy access to the gates and amenities.
1598 VALLEY VIEW DR. • $349,000
Like new home being sold completely furnished, on park
like setting. Just bring your tooth brush. Comes tastefully
furnished. Open floor plan opens to kitchen, dining area
and great room w/ stone fireplace and large screened-in
porch. Master suite on main has beautiful full bath & walkin closet w/ closet system. 2nd floor features sitting area,
2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. Terrace level features
spacious family/rec room, large bedroom, full bath,
screened porch and access to level patio and sounds of a
stream nearby. Great value!
1524 QUAIL COVE DR. • $295,000
Like new Craftsman style beauty! Shows like a model.
Open floor plan with large dining area, great room with ss
fireplace, large kitchen with granite counter tops. Relax on
huge vaulted screen porch and adjacent grill deck. Inviting
master suite with double vanity, large walk-in closet, and
great door less shower. Terrace level includes family room,
two guest bedrooms and full bath, lots of storage space, and
walk out to patio. Very private setting with long driveway to
the house. Most furnishing available on separate bill of sale.
186 CLIFF FERN POINT • $879,000
One of the best panoramic long range views of Amicalola
Falls & Lodge. This elegant Craftsman style home has
been completely remodeled. Main level features include:
custom ktchn w/ high-end cabinets & appliances, walk-in
pantry, vaulted great rm w/ floor to ceiling ss fp, tng & grv
ceiling, lrg dr w/ ss fp, upper & lower scrn porches, large
mstr ste w/ library, 2nd guest br/office on main w/ ba, 2
laundry rms. Terr lvl includes 3 addl guest br’s, fam rm w/
ss fp, billiard rm, wine rm, bar & craft rm. Circular drive,
oversized 2 car garage w/ private office ste w/ ba.
HOMESITES
185 RED BUD PASS • $499,000
Many extras in this beautiful home built by Frank Smith.
Quiet wooded setting. Nice open plan--great room coffered
ceiling with wood for nice rustic touch. Stacked stone
fireplace in great room. Porch has fireplace and ez breeze
windows. Terrace level spacious with mini kitchen. Hot tub
area on screened porch. Pet door access to dog run.
Tom Petrigliano
706-268-2316 • 678-428-9293 cell
Email: [email protected]
www.bigcanoe.com
• 3286 Wood Poppy View - $89,500 - This 1.2 Acre home
site in desirable Wildcat neighborhood is surrounded by
green space. Easy access to paved trails and walk to dog
parks. Great value for this easy build lot.
• 2619 Highland Trail $65,000 - 4 Plus acre homesite
in desirable Audubon Ridge neighborhood. Beautiful
hardwoods, mountain views! Great value!
• 2186 Wildcat Dr. $49,900 - Great value, McElroy
Mountain area.
• 3506 Bear Creek Dr. $89,000 - Easy build lot on
desirable street in Big Canoe’s Wildcat neighborhood. Close
to North Gate, Wildcat recreation center, and easy access to
paved trails. Great value and priced below market.
• 2154 Royal Fern Trail $59,000 - Build your mountain
dream home on this 2.46 Acre estate size home site. Very private and gentle slope for easy build. Listen to the
stream that borders rear boundary. Beautiful hardwoods. Outstanding value!
• 3023 Wild Turkey Bluff $139,000 - Outstanding long
range northerly views! Prestigious high priced homes on
both sides. Large lot loaded with hardwoods. Check out
the view from neighboring properties to get a feel for your
amazing view potential. High Gap area just minutes to north
gate!!!! Great value!
206 WHITE ASTER LANE • $948,000
Unique solar powered home featured on the Street Of
Dreams & Garden Tour. Located in desirable Wildcat
neighborhood. Built w/ attention to detail including solar
panels to conserve utility cost, to the Monet setting of the
award winning garden complete w/ koi pond. Entertaining
is easy w/ a gourmet/chef kitchen, open to great room &
sun room each w/ fp. Lrg dr seats 12 +. Spacious mstr ste
w/ fp & luxurious mstr ba along w/ office/study on main lvl.
Guest br ste over the 2 car attached garage. Terr lvl incl fam
rm, fp & 2 br suites, craft/artist room. A must see home!
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Highway, Canton, 4 p.m. Linda Kadechuk
and Peggy Anderson, Big Canoe residents,
will present the program on “Packing for
International Travel.”
The Sept. 18 meeting will feature Marie
and Huw Williams, Exchange Directors
for our trip to France and tour of northern
Spain in October. They will talk about
France, especially the Basque area we will
be visiting. Please join us by contacting
Activities Chair Sherry Wileman, 404-3869224 or [email protected]. We
welcome you if you have an interest in
traveling or hosting international and U.S.
visitors. Friendship Force International,
based in Atlanta, has clubs and exchanges
worldwide. The website is http://www.
thefriendshipforce.org/. Contributed by
Mary Ellen Johnson
Big Canoe Sanctioned
Duplicate Bridge
Apparently, it paid to play with your
spouse in June. The two final meetings of
the BC Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club
that month saw Joseph and Joan Lane
topping North/South on June 20, Lee and
Judy Bergin taking East/West honors both
on the 20th and the 27th, and Joseph and
Mary Jane Childs scooping up North/South
on the 27th.
July scores brought some variety; July
1, the Lanes led North/South and Clayton
Burns and Dave Gray took East/West.
There must have been something about first
names starting with S or, at least, sounding
like S on July 8. That day North/South was
won by the team of Sally Forest and Shirley
Scrivner, while Zandra Sommer and Sandi
Lowe took East/West.
The second annual Herb Eschen
Memorial Club Championship is scheduled
for Friday, July 29 and a North American
Pairs qualification session for Friday, Aug. 5.
Those who qualify at club level are eligible
to compete in district tournaments with
top qualifiers going to the championship.
We will participate in a district STAC
BY ALICE EACHUS
Sconti Clubhouse Correspondent
Heat gettin’ to ya? Without afternoon
thunder-boomers that are often the South’s
trademark, things can get pretty steamy
when the August sun bears down. The Black
Bear Pub is a cool place to be, especially
when icy, frothy drinks have your name on
them.
Even the Veranda is cool with lake
breezes blowing, helped along by lazy
paddle fans. The stone patio cools down
nicely when the sun is setting over Lake
Sconti. Come rock awhile and catch hot
summer nights at their finest.
Friday nights are hot,
yet cool at the clubhouse
Ever since we were kids, Fridays were
special. Freedom from books and school
rules meant two days of never-ending
recess. Once we took on the mantle of nineto-fivers, Fridays meant kicking back and
relaxing, partying hearty or just hanging
out.
Now that many of us in Big Canoe
are retired, Fridays mean good times at
the Black Bear Pub where guitars, bass
strumming and vocals let us relive our glory
days, which really weren’t that long ago.
Every Friday night, live music
reverberates from the Veranda over the
ripples of Lake Sconti. Some music falls into
the crooning category, while other tunes
blast pure rock and roll. Each Friday night
is a little different, so there’s something to
keep everybody’s toes tapping.
Aug. 5, David and Don, the Duo, take
their place in front of the Veranda fireplace.
One week later, Bill Pound will entertain
with ballads and more. Aug. 19, the Pioneer
Chicken Stand Band will keep the place
jumping, and the month will end Aug. 26,
when Is That So! gets booties bustling.
Add Chef Tulio’s traditional Friday night
Seafood Buffet and the weekend is off to a
great start. Come join the party!
Wednesday night
proclaims pizza is king
Hump Night is goin’ casual! August
brings out the lazy in all of us – who wants
to cook anyway? Pay special homage to
Wednesday night when Chef Tulio and his
gang offer a Pizza Night Buffet for an easy,
simple supper. No slaving over a hot stove
for you.
Along with a selection of pizzas, guests
will find icy cold salads on the buffet table,
right next to piles of spicy and not-so-spicy
boneless wings. Tease your taste buds with
something sweet at the finale of your feed.
Yes, dessert is included.
The buffet is only $14.99 plus tax and
service charge. No reservations to make,
just come on over to the Black Bear Pub or
Veranda and make it a fun night with your
friends and neighbors.
Sept. 7 calls it for the
next Wine Dinner
Just about now everybody’s wondering,
“When, oh when, will cool breezes blow?”
One of the most delightful ways to
welcome the early fall season is with a Wine
Dinner at the clubhouse, preferably on the
Veranda. Just looking at the water is enough
to bring peace and sweet cool.
The next clubhouse Wine Dinner is
Wednesday, Sept. 7. As always, a gourmet
feast will be paired with fine wines for your
dining pleasure. Some might not know this,
Mary Williams joins Harris Green, left, and Bill Brown to
explore a Storytellers Club for Big Canoe. PHOTO BY ANITA ROSEN
tournament later this year. Quarterly Big
Canoe Championships are also planned for
later this year into 2017. These designated
special days provide members opportunities
to earn additional masterpoints during
regularly scheduled Friday game.
The group meets Fridays at The
Clubhouse at Lake Sconti. Games start
at 12:30 p.m., registration at 12:15 p.m.
Bob Crouch can provide information on
schedules and fees, 706-579-3375/rfcrouc@
aol.com.
Peak of the season produce at the
Jasper Farmers Market
Blueberries, blackberries, peaches,
corn, tomatoes – do I have your attention?
The market is open both Saturday and
Wednesday mornings during the peak
growing season, giving costumers two
opportunities to load up on gorgeous fruits,
veggies and eggs. Crafts continue to play a
role in this market’s success, and the Master
Take a chance or three on winning the 2016 Pine Needle Quilt Guild’s
raffle quilt at the Oktoberfest Quilt Show. PHOTO BY BARBARA BRESCIA
Gardeners have lots of good information to
share.
The Jasper Farmers Market is open
every Saturday through October, and
Wednesdays, through August, 7:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., in the Park ’n’ Ride lot at Lee
Newton Park, Highway 53 in Jasper, except
for Marble Festival weekend. The Jasper
Farmers Market is a project of the Pickens
County Master Gardeners. For more
information, call the County Extension
Office, 706-253-8840, or visit www.
pickensmg. Contributed by Darla Huffman
Big Canoe Artists
Members of Big Canoe Artists Club
opened their August exhibit at the Bowen
Center for the Arts, Dawsonville, with a
reception, July 29. The show runs through
Saturday, Aug. 27; the gallery will be open
Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. For more
information, visit the Bowen’s website:
Around The Clubhouse
LeRoy Korunes, clubhouse manager, leads
a discussion at “Coffee with LeRoy.” PHOTO
BY STEVE PAPKE
but Clubhouse Manager LeRoy Korunes is
extremely well versed in vines and grapes
and will be on hand to offer nuggets of
knowledge to help all understand what it
takes to create a fine wine.
Mark your calendar now for this
exquisite evening. There will be limited
seating and reservations will be required.
Gotta act fast to catch this party
Here’s a call-out to the girls of ’46, or
thereabouts. We’re having a landmark
birthday celebration to honor those who are
in the neighborhood of turning the big 7-0.
Might that be you?
Come join the fun, music and games
celebrating the glory days of the 1960s.
Were they a blast or what? For extra fun,
bring an identified baby photo and wear
pink, black and/or white. Hey, aren’t those
www.dawsonarts.org.
Big Canoe Artists will meet Thursday,
Aug. 4, 10 a.m., at the Broyles Center in Big
Canoe. Members exhibiting at the Bowen
and others attending the meeting will
discuss exhibits and festivals, especially
those in the Atlanta/North Georgia area.
In addition to sharing experiences and
identifying opportunities to exhibit, the
program will be for art enthusiasts who
want to learn more about events to see
works by local artists. Visitors are always
welcome at club meetings. Go to www.
bigcanoeartists.com/ to see examples of the
artwork BCAC members create.
Contact Anita Rosen, arosen@
bigcanoenews.com, with club news. Check
www.bigcanoepoa.org for information on
Big Canoe clubs/organizations. Always
confirm meeting times and locations.
the colors “Grease” made famous?
Wednesday, Aug. 3, a group of chicks
known as the Anonymous Vintage Locals
(AVL for short) are throwing a party at the
clubhouse from 11:30 a.m. until the Beatles
fade at 2 p.m. The menu includes butternut
squash soup and an icy salad followed by
a delicious dessert. Coffee and tea are also
included. When making your reservation
with Emily Coppedge, 706-268-3326 or
[email protected], you’ll be
asked if you’d like to add additions to your
salad. A cash bar will be available – you
know how we all loved buckets of wine
back then.
The cost of all this fun, which includes
a pile of prizes, is only $20, inclusive. You’ll
have to make your reservation by Friday,
July 29, to get in on the action.
Big Canoe Photo Club hosts great speakers
BY KAT ALIKHAN
The Big Canoe Photography Club,
now well into its third year, is growing.
Forty of its 55 members attended the most
recent meeting and, while we may take
photography seriously, our meetings are
always fun.
The guest speaker at July’s meeting was
professional photographer Mark Buckley,
who lives in the Outer Banks, N.C. Mark
shared some of his jaw-dropping nighttime
images of the Milky Way hanging in the
sky above picturesque lighthouses and
of numerous bird species that take up
residence at the Outer Banks during the
winter months. He provided great tips on
how to use spot-metering to achieve the
optimal exposure when faced with a bright
subject against a dark background and vice
versa.
The club’s August meeting will feature
Big Canoe’s Mark Green, who recently
relocated here from Houston, Texas.
Mark, a nationally known corporate and
industrial photographer, has traveled the
world producing photographs for major
corporations and, along the way, made
some memorable images. He will share his
10 favorites and talk about what makes them
rise to the top.
The photo club meets the second
Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m., in the Club
Room, lower level of the clubhouse. All
photographers, beginning and experienced,
are encouraged to attend. The Aug. 13
meeting critique topic is “Man Made.”
The critique topic for July was “small” or
“macro.” Visit the club’s website, www.
bigcanoephotographers.weebly.com, to
check out more club member images.
A dewy bloom. PHOTO BY CHARLIE STEELE
A playful image. PHOTO BY ELIZABETH MAULDIN
A colorful leaf. PHOTO BY BILL MARTIN
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iTip Of The Month
Clearing RAM makes iPhone faster
BY GARY CHERRY AND
DEVON COLLINS
This is one of those tricks rarely talked
about, but if your phone is feeling sluggish,
clearing the RAM should help give it a
boost. It will seem like you’re going to have
to restart your iPhone, but you actually
won’t. And you can use this device hack
easily whenever your iPhone slows down.
• Hold down the “Sleep/Wake” button.
• When “Slide to Power Off” appears, let
go of the “Sleep/Wake” button.
• Hold down the “Home” button.
• After a few seconds, the screen will
flash blank and then return to the Home
screen; you’ve cleared your iPhone’s RAM.
Doing this will not quit any of the apps
you had open; the apps will simply reload.
Everything should be as it was, just faster.
That’s all there is to it!
Set phone speaker to default “On”
for incoming calls
Do you find yourself answering the
phone and quickly putting it on speaker
mode? Well, there’s an easier way than
tapping buttons. You can set your iPhone
to answer in speaker mode automatically
within the Settings app. It’s part of
Apple’s “accessibility” features. To set the
speakerphone as the default for answering
incoming calls:
• Open “Settings.”
• Select “General.”
• Select “Accessibility.”
• Scroll down and select “Call Audio
Routing.”
• Select the “Speaker” option.
Your calls will be answered
automatically with the speaker from now
on. If you want to take a call without the
speaker, answer the call and then tap the
speaker icon to go back to regular iPhone
speaker sound.
Automatically start each
note with a headline
By default, when you create a new
note in the Notes app, you’re immediately
creating the body of the note. This is so you
can jump straight into the thought you were
having and get it on “paper.” However, it’s
easier to keep notes organized if each has its
own headline. To automatically start each
note with a headline:
• Tap “Notes.”
• Select “New Notes Start With.”
• Tap “Title.”
Now, when you create a new note in
the Notes app, the first line of type will be
bolded to represent your title or headline. Change credit card
associated with iTunes
The first time you set up your iTunes
(App Store, iCloud, etc.) account, you may
have used a credit card you now would like
to change. This is simplicity itself:
• Go to “Settings” and select “ iTunes &
App Store.”
• Tap on your “Apple ID” at the top, and
then on “View Apple ID.”
• Enter your Apple password to log in.
• On the screen that comes up, tap
“Payment Information.” In this screen, you’ll
be able to update or change your credit card
information.
Block calls from unknown numbers
To block individual numbers:
• Open the Phone App.
• Tap “Recents” at the bottom of the
screen.
• Find the number you want to block
and tap on the “i.”
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page,
and tap “Block This Caller.”
Currently, Apple offers no one-step
solution for blocking calls from all unknown
numbers on your iPhone. So, what you do
is use “Do Not Disturb” to your advantage.
You simply set “Do Not Disturb” to a 24hour schedule and allow calls only from
your contacts. To block calls from all
unknown numbers:
• Tap “Do Not Disturb.”
• Select “Allow Calls From.”
• Choose “All Contacts” under “Groups.”
• Set schedule to a 24-hour period.
Now, your “Do Not Disturb” function
will automatically stay on and only calls
from your contacts will make a sound.
Every other phone number will be silenced,
which is something to keep in mind. That’s all this month from your Big
Canoe iDiot (eyeDiot) Club Command
Center. Devon and I will hold another round
of open group sessions in early fall, so
watch for an announcement.
The BC iDiots meet approximately
quarterly, with separate meetings held
for “New Users” and “Seasoned Users.”
Membership is free, but organizers
Gary Cherry and Devon Collins ask
for a voluntary contribution of $20 per
person per year to fund scholarships for
Dawson County and Pickens County high
school seniors who are interested in an
IT, Computer Sciences or similar field
of study. For more information, contact
Devon Collins, devoncollins@hotmail.
com/706-579-2456 or Gary Cherry,
[email protected]/706-579-2070.
“Some voyages include the ‘Smithsonian Collections’ lecture series,
and all excursions feature professional musical production entertainment.”
Regent of the Seas ‘will spoil you rotten’
BY MARGO VALLONE
Worldwide destinations include seven- to 25-day
excursions throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, the
If you thought that five-star service was the top of
the line, Amy Hawthorn and Annie Crutchfield ratcheted
it up a notch with their description of Regent of the
Seas’ all-inclusive six-star luxury fleet service, which
they promised “will spoil you rotten!” Regent’s three
sumptuously appointed ships carry from 490-750 guests,
allowing them to dock in small, idyllic ports where larger
ships cannot.
Although fares may seem high at first glance, the allinclusive rates include roundtrip business class airfare
on all intercontinental flights and coach fare on domestic
flights, all suite accommodations, free Wi-Fi, unlimited
free shore excursions, no specialty restaurant upcharge,
unlimited wine and spirits, transfers between airport and
ship, free gratuities, land programs on select voyages,
and a one-night luxury hotel package for concierge suites
and above. Some voyages include the “Smithsonian
Collections” lecture series, and all excursions feature
professional musical production entertainment.
J. C. and Cathy Smith, center, learn more about Regent of
the Seas. PHOTO BY MARGO VALLONE
Caribbean, South America, Asia Pacific, Australia/New
Zealand, Alaska, Canada and New England. The 2017
World Cruise that sails roundtrip from Miami, covering
five continents in 137 days, is already sold out, but, if you
hurry, you can reserve for 2018. There’s still time to book
trips in 2016 and take advantage of special promotions
being offered to Travel Club members.
Mike Ziegenbalg urged people to sign up quickly for
the upcoming short trips from Big Canoe to Memphis
and Nashville, Sept. 28 to Oct. 2; the Biltmore House
and Asheville, Dec. 10-11; and Charleston and Savannah,
March 29 to April 2. If these trips don’t have a minimum
of 30 people/15 couples signed up with deposits paid by
the published deadlines, they, unfortunately, will have to
be cancelled. Call Mike Ziegenbalg at Dream Vacations,
706-579-5005, for details and reservations.
Look for announcements about a Travel Club
Hawaiian Luau and special Hawaiian trip deals, Sept.
15, at the clubhouse. An onsite passport application and
renewal service will be offered to Big Canoe residents in
October.
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Ridgerunners plans year of fun and fellowship
BY CHRISTINE FLAHERTY
An engaging roster of Ridgerunners’
activities is in place for the 2016/2017
season. In addition to engaging monthly
programs, there will be a day trips in
October and December and an overnight
excursion in April. A festive Southernthemed Christmas party and a spring
luncheon, featuring a one-act play, are also
on the agenda. “It certainly promises to be
another great year for Ridgerunners,” said
Co-president Ellen Sheridan.
Ridgerunners’ monthly programs
“We have been working on our program
schedule for quite some time,” said Amanda
Rydel of the Program Committee. “Topics
will range from health issues to current
events, from de-cluttering to genealogy.”
The committee has as its goal the hosting
of events members will find stimulating
and enjoyable. “We want the programs
not just to offer important information,
but also to do it in a fun and entertaining
way,” said Susan Eanes, also of the Program
Committee.
Sept. 13, the season will begin with
a humorous and helpful look at paring
down possessions. Gretchen Hudock of
Reorganize Today and Jan Stader with
Lifestyle Transitions will offer insights on
how to retain the cherished and eliminate
the superfluous.
In October, Dr. Rosa Langella from
Piedmont Physicians Group will share
information on how breast cancer care can
be personalized through genetic/familial,
high-risk assessments. In addition, she
will discuss the latest advances in surgical
techniques and radiation therapy. Ridgerunners will visit Scott’s Antique
Markets in October for a shopping
extravaganza filled with furniture, fun finds
and collectibles.
Dean of the School of Social Work
at UGA, Anna Scheyett, will join us in
November to discuss how military social
workers provide support to service men
and women. These social workers play
a critical role in helping our military and
their families deal with the stresses of
deployment and the challenges of returning
home.
Senior Archivist, Sue VerHoef, from
the Atlanta History Center, will be with us
in January for an introduction to exploring
our genealogy. Many people are interested
in finding out more about their ancestors
but don’t know where to start or which
online sources to trust. VerHoef will offer
suggestions and guidance.
In February, Terrence and Amanda
Griggs, Big Canoe’s own fitness power
couple, will host an interactive presentation
demonstrating beneficial exercises and
stretches good for your entire body,
especially your back. Be sure to wear flat
shoes, so you can try some of the moves.
Last year, the team from Ahlers
& Ogletree Auction Gallery helped
Ridgerunners learn more about their
personal treasures. In March, they will
return to tell us about their most fascinating
discoveries from Atlanta’s finest estates and
offer insights on market trends.
Stay for lunch
“Staying for lunch, following each
program, adds an important element to
the Ridgerunners’ experience,” said Copresident Pat Gogolin. “It is the ideal way
to make new acquaintances while sharing
experiences with friends.” Committee
members have been working with
clubhouse staff to develop interesting and
healthy new dishes. To assure everyone is
accommodated, reservations are required
and should be made at least a week in
advance. Reserve online and make your
menu selection at www.bigcanoerr.com,
or call Carolyn Witt, 706-579-1020. If your
plans change, cancellations are necessary.
Answer to last month’s question
Where will Ridgerunners be going on
their field trips? The first adventure, Friday,
Oct. 7, will be a bus trip to Scott’s Antique
Markets, Atlanta, site of “America’s Favorite
Treasure Hunt.” More than 3,000 booths
featuring furniture, rugs and collectibles of
all sorts are housed in two buildings and an
outdoor exhibit area. Bring your wish list
(and wear your most comfortable shoes)
and join the fun.
The Christmas trip, Saturday, Dec.
3, will take the group to the Fox Theater
for a matinee performance of the play, “A
Christmas Story.” Based on the beloved film
of the same name, the play follows Ralphie
as he struggles to convince his parents he
is responsible enough to receive a BB gun
for Christmas. Lunch will be at the historic
Mary Mac’s Tearoom.
The final trip of the season will
be an overnight in April. It will offer
an opportunity to bond with fellow
Ridgerunners while visiting a still-to-bedetermined destination. Delicious food
and excellent shopping will complete the
experience. Watch Smoke Signals for details
later in the fall. For more information and to
sign up for Ridgerunners’ trips, visit www.
bigcanoerr.com.
Register online and be eligible for prizes
Now is the time to join Ridgerunners,
before the season begins in September.
Your $15 membership includes all the
regular monthly presentations and the
opportunity to be a part of the three special
trips, the Southern Christmas Luncheon, the
Spring Luncheon and the Theater Party. In
addition, as a Ridgerunner, you are invited
to join a book group, as well as participate
in duplicate and party bridge. Look for more
information at the postal facility in August.
If you sign up for membership during
August, you will be eligible to win one of
our weekly prizes. Go to www.bigcanoerr.
com to register and you could be a winner.
If you prefer, you may become a member at
any of our monthly meetings.
Follow us on Facebook
Our new Facebook page is up and
running. You will find photos of friends
and festivities throughout the year. To get
to the site, go to Facebook and type “Big
Canoe Ridgerunners” into the search bar.
If you would like to receive notifications of
postings, you will need to join the group by
clicking on the “Join” button. It is open to all
Ridgerunners’ members.
July Acoustic Jam beats summer heat
BY JOHN HERZLER
While a lot of good music has been written
since the turn of the century, the Acoustic Jam
inevitably drifts back to the music most of us grew
up with.
Our last jam was no exception: The music
ranged from the early 1900s to the ’70s, including
some sing-alongs and crowd favorites.
We welcomed newcomer Brad Morgan, whose
roots are in the rock genre. Like many of us, however, he’s discovered playing “unplugged” and the
challenge/satisfaction that it represents. We look
forward to seeing Brad at future jams.
In addition to our regulars, Vince Ciliberto, our
founder, joined us. It’s always a fun evening when
Vince sits in; however, we missed his long-time
singing partner Cynthia Cero. We learned Cynthia
and her husband have sold their home in Big Canoe
and are headed to the mountains of North Carolina.
In addition to being a talented dulcimer player, she
and Vince had a unique harmony on their songs.
We shall miss her and wish the Ceros all the best in
their new home.
Beat back the dog days of summer and join us
for the next Acoustic Jam, Thursday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.,
at the Big Canoe Swim Club. Come early to get
your seat; we fill up quickly. Bring your ears, your
voice and an instrument, should you wish. Your
favorite libation also helps to enhance the experience. Just remember, you never know who’s going
to show up.
For more information, contact John Herzler,
[email protected].
“... The music ranged from the early 1900s
to the ’70s, including some sing-alongs
and crowd favorites.”
Bob Knysz and Brad Morgan call for harmony on “The Weight.”
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Unique grape varietals
Wayne
On Wine
WAYNE CRAWFORD
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n my ongoing effort to encourage readers to enjoy novel wines, this article
highlights several unique varietals.
Some are clearly matchless grapes not
available at your corner wine store, and others are blending varietals that are relatively well known, but rarely in a 100-percent
format.
An example is the grape known to
the French in both Provence and Roussillon as mourvedre and, in its native Spain,
as monastrell. This particular grape was
grown in California and was exceptionally
well presented by the Cypher Winery; see
‘Wines drinking well’ below. Normally, it
is enjoyed in a blend from the Rhone, but
it is equally delightful when presented in a
100-percent varietal format.
One person’s unique wine is another’s
everyday grape grown and enjoyed locally. Jancis Roberinson and team compiled
“Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide,” which
highlights 1,368 grape varietals. This is the
wine writer/educator’s go-to bible on grape
varietals, including their backstories, viticulutural characteristics and tasting notes.
While I am not suggesting purchasing this
book, there are at least 1,300 grapes available for your drinking delight: Enjoy!
We are growing more than 64 varietals
in Georgia, among our 53-plus wineries, so
there is an increased opportunity to taste
new wine grapes locally. Additionally, the
online wine retail services are making it
more convenient and affordable to buy less
distributed and unique wines at reasonable
discounts, often with free shipping costs
when you buy as little as four bottles; ship
when the weather is cool.
The Big Canoe Wine Group enjoyed
some unique and lesser-known wines for
this article, including Pinotage from South
Africa, Ondarrabi Zuri from Spain, Raffiat De Moncade from Bearn in southwest
France and Nero d’Avola from Sicily. If you
enjoy wine, take time to find new, unique
grapes to brighten your wine experience.
‘Wines drinking well now’
Cypher Winery, 2013 Mourvedre, “El
Pelon,” Paso Robles, $55. This is a dark-red
wine with black cherry, raspberry, cranberry and spice aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and balanced with noticeable tannins,
Pascal Lapeyre of Bearn, France, explains his wines.
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CRAWFORD
it offers a round, lush mouthfeel and a long
aftertaste. This exceptional wine is 100 percent mourvedre/monastrell, native to Spain
and an essential grape in the Rhone Valley,
Provence, Languedoc-Rousillon and, also,
grown in the United States, Australia and
Greece. It is a blending grape, along with
grenache and syrah in the southern Rhone
and in California with the Rhone Rangers.
Experiencing this grape as a pure varietal
reveals its high quality and excellent structure. The Big Canoe Wine Group selected
this as the best wine of the night. Pair with
grilled or stewed meat, vegetables, sausage
and Manchego cheese. Highly Recommended.
Dewaal CT de Waal, 2009 Pinotage, $12.
This is a black wine with aromas and flavors
of cherries and damson plum, rough tannins but with a round mouthfeel. Pinotage
was developed as a hybrid grape in South
Africa in 1925, by Abraham Izak Perold who
crossed pinot noir and cinsault (originally
called hermitage). The name is a contraction of his parents’ names. The grape has
a reputation for being either excellent or
overly vinous. The grape, native to South
Africa but grown in California, Brazil, New
Zealand, Australia, Oregon and Washington
state, is worth tasting. This wine was purchased in South Africa. Pair with barbecued
ribs, hamburgers, stew and cheddar cheese.
Txakoli Maddy 2014 Ondarrabi Zuri
or Hondarrabi Zuri (linked to the American hybrid Noah), Spain, $22. Maddy is
the mythological goddess from the Basque
country, and this is a traditional Basque
white wine, with light-gold color and medium saturation. It offers aromas of pear, apple and citrus and a smooth mouthfeel with
crisp, fresh fruit with apple, hints of lemon
and a bright acidity. This is an interesting
grape to research, given its DNA. This wine
will pair well with seafood and fresh salads
with shrimp. Highly Recommended.
Domaine Guilhemas 2013, 100-percent
Raffiat De Moncade, produced by Pascal Lapeyre, Bearn, France, in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, $20. This wine was bought in France
from Pascal in 2014. There are only 22 acres
of this native grape planted in the Bearn AOP
of southwest France. Its color is light gold
and it offers aromas of pear and apple with
a crisp, fresh, good acidity. Pascal writes in
his tasting notes: “Pale gold with light green
reflections. Nose of juicy pear, apple and floral notes. Mouth live in the beautiful texture
and roundness charmeuse.” If you are in
southwest France and near Bearn, this rare
wine is worth a side trip.
Colosi 2014 Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane
IGP, Agrigento vineyard, Sicily, $10. Native
to the region, this 100-percent Nero d’Avola
is the most widely planted red wine grape
in Sicily. Small plantings of this grape are
in Australia, California, Turkey and Malta.
It is a dark ruby-red, full-bodied wine with
aromas of plum, dark cherry, spice and
chocolate. On the palate, it offers luscious
plum and cherry fruit with soft tannins,
black pepper and adequate acidity. This is
a well-crafted, dry red wine with a lingering plum and cherry aftertaste. It is a young
wine ready to drink now but has sufficient
tannins to hold until 2019. Pair with Italian,
tomato-based pasta dishes with red meat
and meatballs, roasted lamb and liver. Best
Buy.
‘Drink what you like’
In my next article, the focus will be on
viogner, northern Rhone’s famous, full-bodied, floral, white grape grown around the
world.
Wayne Crawford is
a certified specialist
of Wine CSW and a
member of the Society
of Wine Educators,
American Wine Society
and Wine Scholar Guild.
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How Word-Cross became Crossword
goods.” The word pelf dates back to the
14th century.
• The meaning of convoke is guessable. It is from the Latin “convocare,” as
is convocation. To convoke means to assemble, to gather, to congregate.
• Kith is a word that has been in use
since before 1200. It is often used in the
expression “kith and kin” in which kin references family or blood relationships and
kith references friends and neighbors.
• One four-letter blank was governed
by the clue “Hemidemisemiquaver, for
one.” Those musically inclined will know
this is a designation for a sixty-fourth
note. This word is also a pleasure to pronounce, having a musicality about it.
This is the perfect time of year to puzzle, so loiter over a word-cross.
Word
Of Mouth
FRAN HOLMAN
A
rthur Wynne, an immigrant
from Britain who wrote for
the New York World (NYW),
is recognized as the creator of
crosswords. His invention first appeared
in the NYW, Dec. 21, 1913, a result of his
successful attempt at inventing a new
word game for the “Fun” section of the
Christmas edition of the paper.
Wynne named his puzzle Word-Cross
and it was an immediate success, becoming a regular inclusion in the paper. After
a few weeks, a typesetter transposed the
name, and it has been known as Crosswords ever since.
The ancestor of Crosswords is the
acrostic, a word verse in which the first
letter of each line combine to spell a word
or phrase. Acrostics are found in Roman
writings more than 2,000 years ago. Many
well-known writers have constructed
these, including Edgar Allan Poe, who
wrote one whose first letters of each line
spelling “Elizabeth.”
These acrostics birthed word squares
and word squares prompted Wynne’s
word-crosses. His grandfather had taught
him how to do these. Pure word squares
spell the same word horizontally as well
as vertically.
Clues for word squares were most
often words, although occasionally they
were pictures.
Two college friends, Richard L. Simon
and M. Lincoln Schuster, are responsible
for the first commercial books of crossword puzzles. Though Simon and Schuster were ill advisedly discouraged from
copyrighting their puzzle books by their
editor, these books are enormously profitable publications for others. Newspapers
from The New York Times to USA Today
offer crossword puzzles. In addition, there
are numerous online sources.
Evidence of the continued interest in
crosswords also is found in the array of
dictionaries that are available to decode
the answers to the puzzles.
Beverly Sills once said, “You are never
famous until you have had your name in
a crossword puzzle.” Among the famous
who enjoy crossword puzzles are person-
alities as diverse as Queen Elizabeth II and
Jon Stewart. Will Shortz, editor of the New
York Times crossword puzzles, is the only
person known to have a degree in enigmatology, or the study of puzzles.
There are bizarre, but true, stories of
persons becoming completely obsessed
by this kind of puzzling. For example,
a woman sued her husband because he
spent all his time in this avocation rather
than in his vocation.
I, too, am related by marriage and other
circumstances to a cruciverbalist. Fortunately, a moderate one. Though, I am not
of his ilk, I am beneficiary of his puzzling. I
keep a casual log of words he shares with
me. A few of these offerings follow.
• Crossword clues favor words with a
plethora of vowels. In one puzzle the clue
for otiose was “functionless”; however, the
word has synonyms, including superfluous, futile, idle, vain, empty, vacuous, ineffective, and even leisurely.
• Another vowel-heavy word is ululate. This verb denotes the act of lamenting loudly, wailing, or howling. It is pronounced as it is spelled and, hence, is a fun
word to say.
• Often the deed to lake property references the riparian rights, or the rights to
the water of a lake or river which derive
from owning riparian land. Puzzle clues
can be intentionally vague or deliberately
specific. One such precise example referenced a modifier whose meaning was
“situated on the shore.” The answer was
littoral, which is distinguished from riparian in being on a sea or ocean, rather than
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• Pelf means money or riches. This one
syllable word is thought to derive from
an Old French word for “booty or stolen
Dr. Fran Holman, honored as
Distinguished Professor and Endowed
Professor at Louisiana Tech University,
is the author of two books. She and her
husband live in Big Canoe.
POA Farm Initiative Task Force
hosts Community Dinner
BY ANITA ROSEN
[email protected]
The POA Farm Initiative Task Force
is hosting the Community Dinner at The
Clubhouse at Lake Sconti, Sept. 21, 6 p.m.
Please note: the date has been moved
up a week from the traditional time for
Community Dinners to accommodate busy
calendars.
Two of the task force’s members, also
food columnists for Smoke Signals, have
put their heads together with Clubhouse
Director LeRoy Korunes to offer an
outstanding dinner featuring all farm-fresh
produce and meat.
A green salad with roasted beets, goat
cheese and cranberries will start the meal.
Pork-and-apple skewers with an orangebalsamic glaze will be the main feature;
vegetarians, ask for tofu-and-apple skewers
when making your reservation. To the
side will be honey-roasted sweet potatoes
and lemony green beans with almonds.
Dessert will be a delicious, seasonally
inspired sorbet. The cost is $20, plus tax and
gratuity.
Since the produce for the meal will
be from local farms, there may be some
fluctuation in the menu. No matter: All will
be fresh and delicious. The honey used in
some of the dishes will come from Tribble
Farms. Beekeeper Dianna Tribble will give
a short talk on the importance of bees to
farming and will have some of her product
available for sale.
Don’t wait! To make reservations,
contact Jena Hopper at the clubhouse,
[email protected]. Be sure
to tell her your reservation is for the
September dinner and if you will want the
vegetarian option.
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evening with a melodious musical assortment to fit every taste. The 16-member
University Jazz Ensemble will highlight the second half of the evening with
selections ranging from big band favorites to contemporary jazz. These young,
talented musicians will sing and play their hearts out for you until sunset!
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on the field after 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 25.
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My short life of crime
Mountain
Musings
“Picking locks
wasn’t my gig. James
Cagney made it look
easy. It wasn’t.”
ANN PIKE, PH.D.
M
y tryst with crime began one
sultry evening after a long
day of honest work.
I stopped at my office to
pick up the mail. In a hurry to get home, I
unlocked doors to an interior room, where
I rifled through envelopes in the secretary’s office. I tossed my purse down on an
adjacent table. A hundred thoughts paraded through my mind, and I quickly closed
and locked the door.
I looked for my purse. You know that
feeling when your gut suddenly wraps
around your heart?
I would like to say I am calm in a crisis, that I don’t let problems overwhelm
me. When I remembered every key I own,
including my car keys, was in that purse,
along with my cell phone and the numbers
to call someone for help—well, imagine
the scene for yourself, add a few expletives and delete the “calm in a crisis” part.
Truth is I wasn’t and will update that
self-image later.
After my pacing slowed to a sprint, I
began strategizing. I recalled putting a
spare car key in my desk drawer in case
of an emergency. This certainly qualified
because my office door was locked as well.
I was wearing out the carpet in the hallway, where there was a refrigerator with
bottled water and a table with a copier, fax
machine and paper clips.
Yes, paper clips. I recalled seeing a
lock picked with a paper clip in a movie.
I straightened the curves of a paper
clip with trembling hands. My sheltered
life and liberal arts education had not provided a class on “Picking Locks and Safe
Cracking Made Easy.” I considered my education “liberal” but not that liberal. Picking locks wasn’t my gig. James Cagney
made it look easy. It wasn’t.
Hotwiring my car wasn’t an option
either. With my knowledge of cars, this
situation would get worse. I dismissed
the idea. I went to the place where I knew
extra keys were “hidden.” They didn’t fit
either lock. Who has “emergency keys”
that don’t fit the locks you have? I vowed
to remedy this situation later.
Desperate times call for desperate
measures. Breaking and entering now be-
came feasible. My rationale for crime was
complete. Maybe I’d get off with community service. I jiggled both doors and determined my office door had possibilities.
I contemplated the “breaking” part of
the phrase and wondered if it meant the
lock or a body part. If everything went
well, I could forgo a bone scan to diagnose
osteoporosis. After this harrowing tale, my
doctor would be impressed by my strong
bones. Or he might refer me to a counselor
for further evaluation. I flexed my shoulders and hoped for a broken doorframe.
My advice to anyone in the situation
of contemplating breaking and entering is
to put yourself back in time. Pretend it is
1983 and you are “between the hedges” at
Sanford Stadium. The crowd is on its feet
with at least 60,000 screaming Bulldog
fans, banners waving. Deep, resonant vibrations of “woof, woof, woof” pound the
air. Herschel Walker grins at you through
his battered facemask on the line of scrimmage. You are close enough to smell his
sweat and he smells your blood. As he
glares at you, he bites down on his mouthpiece. It is third down and goal to go. You
can make a touchdown. Herschel wants to
kill you. You want to live.
With these images in mind, it was
game time. I charged Herschel and heard
the doorframe crack. Touchdown! Eat
your heart out Herschel! What else ya got?
Ann Pike, a nine-year resident of Big
Canoe, spins tales of mayhem and mirth
from the comforts of her mountain home.
She attributes her
success to generous
friends who support her
with encouragement
and inspiration. By day,
Dr. Pike is a licensed
psychologist in Jasper,
appreciative of the
opportunity to witness
all those who triumph
ANN PIKE
over life’s challenges.
‘Hot Town, Summer in the Mountains’
Bear Society invites everybody to celebrate summer
BY MAMA BEAR ALICE EACHUS
With sincere apologies to the Lovin’ Spoonful, “Hot Town,
Summer in the Mountains” will be the rallying cry for the Bear
Society when icy brews and toasty appetizers mound on Black
Bear Pub tables come Saturday, July 30. The “Summertime
Blues” party will start around 6 p.m. and run until Big Canoe
midnight, and we all know when that is.
As modified do-rags mop our brows and strains of “Hot Fun
in the Summertime” remind us that “Hot, Hot, Hot” definitely
can bring good times, what could be cooler than rubbing elbows
with friends and neighbors at the pub? Nothing too fancy is
planned by the Bears, just friendly fun and frolic, although
rumor has it libation-infused watermelon might be on the menu.
Everybody in Big Canoe is welcome to end July with the
Bear Society. It’s been a star spangled month, so let’s end it with
a bang!
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A visitor from London
Knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock
Who is it?
Mister Pettifog, from London.
And what do you wish, Monsieur?
I am here to inspect my property.
What did you say?
I said I am here to inspect my property – this apartment.
I will not allow it.
Madame. I own this apartment.
It does not matter. You must go away.
Madame, you will leave me no choice but to call the gendarmes to set the matter
straight.
How do I know you are Monsieur Pettifog?
Simply open the door and look at my face.
I do not know what you look like.
Then open the door a crack and I’ll hand you my passport.
A tiny bit, then.
Here, take it.
This is a British passport.
Of course it is. I am a British citizen. I live in London and I have come to Paris to
inspect my properties.
The picture on the passport. I must compare the picture with your face.
Then open the door just a bit more and look at my face.
Step back from the door, please, so that I may see your face in full.
Is this back far enough?
One step more, s’il vous plait.
How about now?
Oui, I see now that are truly Mister Pettifog.
Then let me in, please.
How long will the inspection take?
A few moments at most.
Very well, but please wipe off your feet. Today it is raining.
Ah, Madame, you do have a knack for decoration. Lovely, lovely, indeed. And these
photographs. So many important people. Madame, I am impressed.
The inspection, Monsieur Pettifog. Please begin.
One moment. I must ask if that photograph, there, above the fireplace, is that the Prime
Minister of France?
Yes, that is true.
And the woman standing next to him is you?
Yes, that is true also.
You must be the famous Jean-Marie Fourget. I hadn’t the foggiest.
The fog is now lifted, Mister Pettifog.
The Jean-Marie Fourget, President of MAP.
The name is not MAP, it is WAP.
I thought the name was MAP, as in “Men Are Pigs.”
The title of the organization is WAP, “Women Against Pigs.”
Very interesting, I must say.
The inspection. Please.
May I call you Jean-Marie?
If you will hurry, you may do so.
Grazie.
In France, the word is merci.
Right you are, Jean-Marie. Mercy it is.
Observe. This room is the living room.
Yes, I’ve noticed. And a wonderful room it is.
And in here is the kitchen.
Spiffy, I might say.
Follow me, monsieur. And this room is for dining. Mister Pettifog, please put down the
plate.
How do they say it in France? Pardy-moy?
The term is pardonnez-moi. Here we have the bedroom.
Very restful looking, if I do say so.
Mister Pettifog. Please do not sit on the bed.
Pardy moy.
You have seen the apartment. Now if you will kindly leave.
The bathroom, Jean-Marie. I must see the bathroom.
Merde.
What was that you said?
Never mind. Here is the bathroom. You may not use it.
This is marvelous. Wait until I tell my friends.
And what will you tell them?
The bidet. You have a bidet. I love bidets.
Bete!
Yes, my thought exactly. I’d give anything to own a bidet.
Please leave now, monsieur. I must prepare for a speech I am to give at the Louvre.
A speech at the Louvre? How marvelous. Perhaps I’ll attend.
Men are not permitted.
And why is that?
Because men are pigs. Have you forgotten so soon?
Jean-Marie, do I look like a pig?
Well, I will admit that you are a handsome man.
And you, Jean-Marie, you are a beautiful woman.
Do you think so?
Most definitely, Jean-Marie. I wager you are the prettiest woman in all of Paris.
All of Paris, you say? Hmm, would you like a drink, Mister Pettifog?
A spot of wine would be lovely.
I have a very fine Cabernet Sauvignon.
The old red stuff, eh? Vino rosso.
In France, the term is vin rouge.
Quite right, Jean-Marie. Fill it all the way to the brim. Like a pint at the pub, if you get
my drift.
Is this full enough, Mister Pettifog?
Indeed it is. Let’s sit down, shall we? The sofa looks comfortable for two persons. Do
you mind?
For a moment, then.
Tell me, Jean-Marie, are you wearing Chanel.
Well, yes. I am wearing Chanel. Do you like it?
May I take a sniff behind your ear?
A sniff? Behind my ear?
Yes, a sniff. Behind your ear.
Well…I suppose I would not object.
Woo woo, I’ve never smelled anything near as wonderful.
Mister Pettifog. Are you licking my neck?
Nibbling, actually. Do you want me to stop?
Ooo, that tickles.
The butterfly pin on your dress, Jean-Marie. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful. May
I touch it?
How do you mean “touch it?”
Like this.
Oh, Mister Pettifog, can you remain a bit longer?
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“More than an entire month is required to mow the shoulders of the
200 miles of roads in Big Canoe. And then, they need mowing again.”
Mathew Parks: Big Canoe Landscape Manager
BY FRAN HOLMAN
Editor’s note: This is the next in a series
of articles about Big Canoe POA staff.
A
t a previous job, Mat Parks drove 1,500 to
2,000 miles a week, often in menacing Atlanta
traffic jams and delays. On his first day at Big
Canoe, he encountered a very different traffic
situation—a rafter of turkeys crossing the road. He
snapped a phone photo and sent to his wife with a smiley
face emoji.
Big Canoe Landscape Manager Mat Parks arrives
at work each morning at 6 a.m. One of his first tasks is
transporting mowers to their tractor. He sees the sun
rise above the mountains and is keenly aware he is in a
great environment and a great vocation.
Mat is a local, having been born in Old Pickens
County General Hospital and reared in downtown
Jasper. He attended Pickens High School and would later
marry his high school sweetheart.
He graduated from the University of Georgia
(Athens) in 1998. For a time, he considered majoring
in Turf Management, but he realized there were
limited jobs in the area. Instead, he earned a degree
in Landscaping and Grounds Management with a
concentration in Turf Management.
After graduation, he went to work with Lifescapes in
Atlanta. There, he ran maintenance crews for high-end
commercial properties. He worked on several Metro
Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association (MALTA)
award-winning projects.
In another employment, he worked 14 years in
Canton for Greencare. In this job, his responsibilities
included production manager, account supervisor,
bidding contractor, proposal administrant and oversight
superintendent. He directed as many as four high-end
residential crews.
Mat and his wife Brooke were living in the
same Jasper neighborhood as Big Canoe Director of
Operations Jason Brownell. Brownell, observing Mat
mowing his lawn and tending his garden, suggested Mat
interview for the Landscape Manager position newly
opened at Big Canoe.
Parks has held that position for more than two years.
His office pays homage to his alma mater. His business
cards are housed in a Georgia pewter case. Beside
the case, is a coke bottle celebrating the 1980 Georgia
championship.
His office is an indicator of his work as well. There
is a chart that identifies landscape diseases. A poster
publicizes “Operation Pollinator” campaign. A miniature
landscape mower sits atop a 6’ x 6’ plastic post segment.
This improved post has been used recently at a
Mat Parks at his POA office. PHOTO BY FRAN HOLMAN
playground in Big Canoe.
On the walls of his office are two big, large-mouthed
bass he caught. Fishing and hiking have been lifelong
interests. He and his family continue to enjoy these
activities.
Though Mat emphatically enjoys the outdoors, he
forthrightly notes the summer heat takes its toll on the
landscape and the landscapers. The grind and fatigue of
working in the sun is challenging.
Another challenge of his job is seasonal workers.
Parks has seven full-time employees in his department,
but there is always a need for additional laborers,
especially in the summer, when the grass grows rapidly,
or during planting season.
More than an entire month is required to mow the
shoulders of the 200 miles of roads in Big Canoe. And
then, they need mowing again. In addition to scheduling
this mowing, Mat arranges for mowing on numerous
other areas, including the Playfield Park, ball field,
soccer field, fitness center and the dams of Petit, Sconti,
Disharoon and Waterford.
Bermuda turf is used for the fields, whereas fescue
turf is used for the Main Gate and North Gate. These
grasses require pre-emergence treatments, weed
protection and fertilizer.
Many grassless areas require mulch or pine straw.
The pine straw that is used in common spots is treated
with a tinted product that contains a fire retardant and a
preservative.
Leaf removal is another landscape issue. Tractors
and low-center gravity mowers blow leaves from roads
and walkways as a safety measure. In winter, there is ice
removal.
As Landscape Manager, Mat is responsible for
plantings throughout Big Canoe. He installs plants that
enhance the mountain setting and are low-maintenance.
American beech, ‘October Glory’ maple, paperbark
maple, tea olive, Florida anise, ‘Limelight’ hydrangea, and
black-eyed Susans are among his favorite flora.
Mat and his crew work on numerous projects outside
landscaping, as needed. They build benches and kiosks;
they move furniture. Mat serves as a consultant to
many quasi-related entities like McDaniel Meadows,
Wildflower Bunch and Architectural and Environmental
Board.
Hemlock wooly adelgid is an ongoing concern of the
landscape department. All emails directed to hemlock@
bigcanoepoa.org are channeled to Mat. He personally
assesses the situation to determine the treatment plan.
This introduced insect can attack and kill a hemlock in
a very few years, and spottings of the adelgid have risen
from a few to many.
The landscape team must battle other invasive plant
villains. One of these is kudzu, a native to Asia that
debuted in the United States at the 1876 World’s Fair
Exhibition in Philadelphia. Congress empowered the Soil
Conservation Service to pay farmers almost $10 an acre
to plant this vine, a member of the pea family.
Mat also maintains schedules for mowing, blowing,
planting and other responsibilities. These are found in a
calendar journal and in his iPhone.
Mat presently rents a home in Big Canoe, while his
home off Cove Road is being constructed. He and his
wife Brooke, who is a special education teacher in Jasper,
are the parents of two daughters: Sara, 13, who is an avid
tennis player on her middle school team and Matie, 8,
who is a dancer in constant motion.
Mat and his wife were married in the Big Canoe
Chapel. While he has a deep appreciation of the
residential community, he knows he would never be off
duty if he lived here permanently. Whether he is walking
or driving, he notices every blade of grass that needs
tending or every weed that needs removing.
Fortunately, the landscape stewardship of Big Canoe
is in the capable hands of Mat Parks.
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For men only
Ask The
Pharmacist
DR. BOB ANDERSON
I
n the interests of equal opportunity I
feel compelled to discuss a men’s health
issue this month. Women have their
share of hormone-related concerns,
such as menopause and many serious cancers including breast, cervical and ovarian.
As men age, they have low testosterone,
prostatic benign hypertrophy (or PBH) and,
of course, prostate cancer to deal with.
This month the focus is on diagnosis and
treatment of BPH (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia), though the symptoms
often can mimic prostate cancer. The incidence after age 50 is about 50 percent and
dramatically increases 10 percent per decade. The prostate gland wraps around and
pinches or squeezes the urethra, causing a
host of urinary symptoms.
Recognize the symptoms
The common symptoms are urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy (difficulty initiating urine stream), weak/interrupted stream,
incomplete bladder emptying, straining,
dribbling, etc. The diagnosis is commonly
made by a digital rectal exam (or DRE) on an
annual visit; a PSA blood level is not helpful
for BPH.
The goal is control of symptoms rather
than cure. The treatment options will vary
with the severity of symptoms from “watchful waiting” to pharmacological treatments
and surgery. Non-pharmacological treatments include: avoiding caffeine, alcohol and
limiting any fluid in the evening; avoiding
drugs that can aggravate symptoms, such
as antihistamines, decongestants, pain medication, antidepressants and testosterone;
and double-voiding to overcome incomplete
bladder emptying. Herbal treatments such
as beta sitosterol and saw palmetto may be
minimally effective in mild cases.
Pharmacological treatment
Medications can be used to control moderate to severe symptoms. Alpha-adrenergic
receptor blockers relax the smooth muscle
of the bladder neck and prostate, thus increasing urine flow. Common drugs include
terazosin (Hytrin), doxazosin (Cardura), tamulosin (Flomax) and afluzosin (Uroxatrol).
Tamulosin is considered one of the more
receptor-selective and thus is the drug of
choice. This class of drugs will quickly reduce symptoms; side effects include initial
dizziness. These drugs may also be effective
in lowering blood pressure.
Another treatment option is the 5-alpha
reductase inhibitors, which work by decreasing the conversion from testosterone
to dihydrotestosterone (or DHT), which
causes prostatic growth and enlargement. By
shrinking the prostate gland over time (6-12
months), urine flow will increase gradually.
Drugs in this class are finasteride (Proscar)
and dutasteride (Avodart). Sexual dysfunc-
tion such as decrease in libido and erectile
dysfunction (ED) may occur with these
drugs.
Another option, especially if ED is present, is low-dose daily Cialis, which blocks a
different enzyme to relieve symptoms. Cialis
is the only drug in its class that has received
FDA approval for both the treatment of BPH
and ED.
Still symptomatic?
If bothersome urinary symptoms contin-
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ue, recent studies have shown combination
treatment is more effective than a single
drug. Jalyn is a commercially available combination of tamulosin and dutasteride. It is
relatively new and comes with an expensive
co-pay, if covered at all. A cheaper alternative may be to combine generic finasteride
with one of the generic adrenergic blockers.
If all else fails, there are surgical procedures that can treat severe symptoms.
Infection, bleeding and incontinence are
possible complications of surgery. As with
some drugs, sexual dysfunction is often a
consequence of these procedures, so pick
your poison. If you are on BPH drugs, especially tamulosin, and scheduled for cataract
surgery, be sure to let your ophthalmologist
know.
If you are a male over 50 and have urinary symptoms, be sure to get checked out
on your annual exam. Odds are strong you
only have BPH but prostate cancer can have
similar symptoms, so don’t delay and make
excuses. As we get older, staying healthy is
more and more a challenge!
Dr. Anderson is a
professor emeritus from
Mercer University, a
sometimes pharmacist
at Northside Pharmacy
in Jasper and a full-time
resident of Big Canoe.
DR. BOB ANDERSON
BY ARDSLEY AMES
Vast, placid clear blue-green water
reaching, stretching, as far as
the eye can see.
White dots of sail on the Horizon
move gracefully, slowly.
The sun cascades its rays of gold
reflecting diamond-like glitter
twinkling on the water, dancing
with the surface breeze.
Seagulls glide, dip and sway in flight.
Sandpipers scamper at waters edge,
playing “catch me if you can” with tides flow.
Billowing cotton-like white clouds
float across the cobalt blue sky;
seemingly serene,
enjoying the journey.
The only sound is the lapping
of waves caressing the shore.
Ardsley Ames lives in Big Canoe and is the
author of “Poemscapes.”
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Big Canoe Hikers schedule August hike
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he Big Canoe Hikers’ first fall
hike will be Thursday, Aug. 25,
destination: Sawnee Mountain,
Cumming. The prior week, the
hikers will gather for a potluck picnic to
kick off the fall season and introduce new
club leaders. Flyers for both events will
be coming out, once details are finalized.
In the meantime, new Club
Administrator Laura Smith is taking
reservations for both events and can
answer questions about the club,
[email protected].
After 13 years of excellent leadership,
Frank Wright and Joyce Raley are passing
the reins. Members greatly appreciate
the work and dedication Joyce and Frank
have put into the club. There would be
no Big Canoe Hikers without them; their
shoes will be difficult to fill.
With the transfer of leadership, a new
waiver of liability needs to be completed
by all members. Contact Laura for a copy,
if you do not already have one. The forms
can be returned to the hikers’ alpha box
in the Big Canoe postal facility or can be
brought to the August picnic.
Submitted by Laura Smith,
Big Canoe Hikers
Sports&Outdoors
The Big Canoe Hikers pause on their July hike to Hemlock Falls. PHOTO BY BOB WITZEL
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Zoom! Fast and furious Big Canoe
Men’s
Golf Association
BY JUDY KAUFMAN
Conservation Committee
Scientific Assistance by Dave Holty
TONY TEBBUTT
A
new feature was introduced at
the 2016 Big Canoe Men’s Golf
Association (MGA) Member
Guest banquet. It was a “super
premium raffle” and it was definitely
super!
One of the highly sought prizes was
a hosted visit to the Atlanta Motorsports
Park in Dawsonville, which included
several high-speed track sessions in
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Big Canoe resident Jack White gives a thumbs up from the passenger seat of the Porsche
GT3. PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK WHITE
Big Canoe Firefighters sponsor
Fun Run/Walk to fight against childhood cancer
BY MIKE TWISS | Big Canoe Firefighters
S
eptember is Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month, and on Saturday,
Sept. 3, 9 a.m., Big Canoe Firefighters
are sponsoring a Rally for Chayton
Big Canoe’s
noble
hemlocks
Fun Run/Walk, at the Wildcat Recreation
Area Pavilion, rain or shine. Check-in starts
at 8 a.m.
Kids get different kinds of cancer than
adults, so different research is required. But
96 percent of federal funding for cancer
research goes toward adult cancers. Since
2005, the Atlanta-based Rally Foundation
has donated more than $9 million for
childhood cancer research.
Chayton is a Rally Kid and a twotime medulloblastoma survivor living
in Dawsonville. He and his family are
participating in this event because they
know 100 percent of all donations go
towards the Rally Foundation’s support for
kids with cancer.
Join our firefighters in this great cause.
The donation is $20 for adults and $10 for
children 8 and under. A T-shirt, drinks
and snacks will be provided. Registration
forms are available in the Big Canoe
Fitness Center. More information on the
Rally Foundation can be found at www.
rallyfoundation.org; information on the
Rally for Chayton can be found at www.
bcrallyrun.com.
Chayton and his parents join Big Canoe
Firefighters to raise money for the Rally
Foundation. COURTESY OF BIG CANOE FIERFIGHTERS
everal years ago, the Big
Canoe Conservation Task
Force called the threat to our
hemlocks posed by the woolly
adelgids to the attention of the POA.
Fortunately, the leaders of Big Canoe
listened. They recognized both the
value of our venerable hemlocks
and the need to respond quickly and
thoroughly to prevent the destruction
of our forests.
The task force studied the
progress of the advancing woolly
adelgid infestation with the help of
scientists and arborists, from inside
and outside the gates. The threat
was real and the devastation to large
stretches of hemlock forest was clear
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The devastation of the eastern
hemlock at Clingmans Dome, Tenn.
Mark your calendars with upcoming bocce dates
BY PAT PAPKE
I
now know why bocce takes a break
during the summer months! Wow,
the heat has been brutal. I will be
throwing a lot of dates at you for the
coming season … make sure to get them
on the calendar.
If you want to join the fall league,
now is the time to get to bocce camp.
It is a couple of hours well spent on
fundamentals of the game. After those
couple hours, you will know enough to
sign up for league play, to be a sub or
come to Monday Night Bocce. Bocce
camp is July 31 to Aug. 7.
Registration for the fall bocce league
is in progress. Early registration ends
Aug. 13. If you enroll by this date, your
name will be entered in a drawing for
a prize. Don’t make the mistake I did: If
you played in the spring, you still need to
register again for fall. Being a newbie last
year, I thought I was signing up for the
whole year.
The last day to register for league play
is Aug. 20. After that, the conferences
and schedules will be put together. I had
no idea the work that goes into planning
the league play. Games will be scheduled
Aug. 31 to Oct. 15.
Monday Night Bocce is Aug. 22
through Oct. 24. If you are new to Big
Canoe, this is a perfect way to jumpstart
your social life. You will meet a lot of
wonderful folks who are there to have
fun!
There will be a Fun Tournament,
The 2016 Fun Tournament will be Aug. 27. PHOTO BY STEVE PAPKE
Aug. 27. Look at this as the kickoff to the
season. Coffee and light breakfast fare will
be served, with plenty of time to socialize,
then off to the courts for some bocce.
Hopefully, we all didn’t get too rusty
over the summer.
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the passenger seat of a car maneuvered
by a certified Porsche driver. The
designated car was a heralded Porsche
GT3, acknowledged as one of the finest
track cars available. You too could have
one of these fine automobiles for a mere
$125,000 (base price).
The MGA Member Guest tournament
could not have happened without the
support of the many sponsors who
contributed to the event. Sponsor Jon
Baker runs a fee-based financial planning
business for executives in transition. Jon
also happens to be a certified Porsche
Club of America driving instructor. A big
thanks to Jon and our other sponsors for
their “prized” generosity.
The winner of this particular thrilling
opportunity was Big Canoe resident Jack
Sports & Outdoors
S I G N A L S
White. When I spoke to him to make
arrangements, the man was so excited
I thought he might explode. Jack claims
a long-lasting love affair with “the need
for speed” that included drag racing and
today manifests itself in the presence
of a sleek Corvette parked proudly in
his garage. Jack confided that a spin
around the track was on his bucket list
as something he longed to do. Not one to
miss any fun, Jack’s wife Bonnie Schlots
made sure she could take her turn lapping
the track at speeds up to 115 mph.
When not pressed into the Recaro
seats caused by the awesome GT3
acceleration, Jack and Bonnie were taken
on a tour of the Atlanta Motorsports Park
by Peyton Reeves, the facility’s Driver
Development Director.
The clubhouse is first class and
tastefully decorated in a racing motif.
Peyton expressed it was the track
management’s wish to build a relationship
with Big Canoe.
Anyone who’s experienced the thrill
of a few laps with Jon in his sleek speed
machine will tell you, if you ever have
the opportunity for this awesome auto
adventure, go for it!
Bocce.......................................................... 17
Big Canoe Hikers......................................... 17
Men’s Golf Association........................... 17-18
Wildflower Bunch Garden Club.................... 20
Golf ... And Other Things Out Of Doors.. 20-21
Mountain Gardening................................... 21
Women’s Golf Association........................... 22
Couples Golf............................................... 23
Eagle’s Rest Park......................................... 23
Hiking Your Backyard................................... 24
Doggie Dialogues........................................ 25
Vet’s Q&A Clinic.......................................... 25
Big Canoe Animal Rescue............................ 26
Classified.................................................... 27
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“Jack claims a long-lasting
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for speed’ that included
drag racing ...”
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to even a casual observer traveling north.
Once the need for action had been
confirmed, the task force developed a twopronged strategy to protect our valuable
trees. On private property, all hemlocks
were treated with Safari, an insecticide
injected into the soil beneath each tree.
In the public forests, our hemlocks were
injected with imidacloprid. A follow-up
program to monitor the success of these
efforts was developed.
Imidacloprid is a relatively long-acting
insecticide and our public space hemlocks
have enjoyed seven years of protection. A
few outbreaks of the woolly adelgids have
been spotted recently and all the green
space hemlocks are due to be treated again
later this fall.
Safari does not last as long, but it was
chosen for the private hemlocks because it
also gives protection against spider mites,
which had been observed back in 2009.
The private hemlocks were protected
John Baker and Bonnie Schlots at Atlanta Motorsports Park.
John Baker, left and Jack White during a track session won at the MGA Member Guest
tournament. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JACK WHITE
for about four years, and all were treated
again in the 2013-2014 cycle. However, this
latest treatment has not lasted nearly as
long; both the Conservation Committee
and the POA have received calls about
new sightings of woolly adelgids. The
fluffy white “cocoons,” which are really the
insects’ egg sacs, have started appearing
throughout the community on private
hemlocks.
The POA appreciates residents’ close
attention and quick reporting of this threat.
Crews have been very busy this spring and
early summer responding to the alerts that
have come from all over the community.
The Equestrian area, Disharoon Valley,
Sanderlin Mountain, to name just a few,
have spotted the white woolly adelgid
cocoons on the underside of the hemlock
branches. Higher elevations seem
especially vulnerable. Please continue to
look carefully and report any sightings.
So what is the plan going forward?
Big Canoe Director of Operations Jason
Brownell will confer with Will Blozan,
a hemlock specialist and arborist from
Tennessee, who has been an important
part of the effort. The two will discuss
any possible chemical changes for the fall
treatment and schedule the applications for
late November into early December.
How can you help? First, continue to
use the dedicated site for reporting any
hemlock issues. Keep this website URL
handy: [email protected].
In preparation for the fall treatment,
please use the same website to report any
new hemlocks on your property. Keep in
mind a tree must have a minimum diameter
of 1” at 4.5 feet. If you are already on the
hemlock list and no additional, eligible
trees have been planted, you do not need to
register your trees again.
Finally, we need volunteers to help
with this work. Imagine: every hemlock
in Big Canoe will be treated. It is a huge
undertaking, but what a reward. You can
make that iconic drive along the creek and
across the covered bridge to the Main Gate,
admire the healthy stands of trees, and say,
“I helped save those hemlocks!”
Register for the task force at
[email protected]; then enjoy the
community’s gratitude.
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Gardening and feasting
Wildflower Bunch
Garden Club
FRAN HOLMAN
M
embers of Wildflower Bunch
feasted in the gardens of Sheri and
Ben Underwood at their Wood
Poppy Court home, Wednesday,
July 8.
After the central location was revealed in
an email delivered at 6 p.m., attendees scurried
to Wildcat Pavilion. There designated drivers
chauffeured the guests to the still secret
destination.
The Underwood gardens, designed by Jim
Gibbs, feature a beautiful blend of hardscape
and soft scape. A vast and sweeping bed of
lamb’s ear rising above and in front of weeping
cephalotaxus greeted guests as they arrived. As
they sauntered down the winding, meticulously
groomed pathways, a variety of plants danced
in the twilight. Statuesque plants of Arkansas
blue star amsonia reigned among the anise and
Carolina lorepetalum.
Yard ornamentation delighted the eye,
including a bird balancing on a fulcrum and
appearing to be in perpetual flight. A variety
of frogs, some almost one-dimensional, appear
throughout the garden. Sheri’s designing eye
has thoughtfully positioned each garnishment.
A braceleted Buddha guards the enchanting
koi pond, which is surrounded by creeping
Jenny and variegated liriope. Beautifully
colored fish swam around the water plants that
had magically bloomed for this occasion.
Though rains had occurred during
the day, the weather was sublime. Gentle
breezes wafted throughout the gardens at the
bewitching hour of seven.
A cropping of bricks served as flower
containers for native iris blades, ferns, cleyera,
white blooms of mountain mint and gypsophila.
These were embellished with moss and
ornamental papillion. The tables were covered
in white cloth and embossed white napkins
whispered the group’s name. At each place
setting was a hand fan with French phrases and
Parisian sketches.
Guests mingled with one another before
choosing a table and sitting down to their al
fresco dining. The delicious foods guests had
prepared included Savannah shrimp cocktails,
smoked sockeye salmon salad, fresh fruit
bowls, artisan cheeses and breads.
Wildflower Bunch board members
provided strawberry-lime and lemon balm
infused water. They also made and served the
dessert course of raspberry squares, powdergilted brownies and chocolate cupcakes with
an orange cream frosting.
WFB Co-President Judy Kaufman spoke for
the group by delivering a hearty and sincere
“Merci beaucoup” to the Underwoods for an
enchanting evening.
The next meeting of WFB will be
Wednesday, 10 a.m., Aug. 3, at The Clubhouse
at Lake Sconti. Ellen Cambrone will discuss
how to “Beat Back Bugs on Beautiful Bushes.”
Wildflower Bunch is a group of men and
women who love gardens and gardening and
have a broad range of experiences using native
materials to preserve and protect out natural
woodland environment. For more information
about WFB, contact Co-President Judy
Kaufman, [email protected].
Susan Eames, center, reflects
on the lovely landscape.
PHOTOS BY FRAN HOLMAN
Jean Guiggio, left, and
Sheri Underwood enjoy the
beautiful evening at Flash
Feast at the Underwood’s
garden.
Redemption
Golf ... And Other
Things Out Of Doors
JIM RICE
H
as anyone in the history of golf
ever been more crossways with
the golfing gods than Dustin
Johnson? Maybe Greg Norman,
but since that really doesn’t fit into this
article, we’ll ignore him. Just a quick look at
some of Dustin’s major tournament woes.
2010 PGA Championship,
Whistling Straits, Wis.
Dustin held a one-shot lead going into
the final hole of the 72-hole competition. He
appeared to have made it into a three-man
playoff when he bogeyed the last hole. But,
when he went into the scorer’s tent, he was
informed of a two-stroke penalty assessed
to him for grounding his club in a hazard
(sand bunker). The officials considered
every grain of sand on the course that week
to be a “bunker” and, therefore, you could
never ground your club. The area Dustin
was in was a spectator-trampled spot with
grass and sand. The sand was about the size
of a golf towel and, in no way, appeared
to be a hazard with definable margins. He
missed the playoff and had the Wanamaker
trophy jerked right out of his almostvictorious hands.
2015 U.S. Open, Chambers Bay, Wash.
Dustin began the day in the last group
with Jordan Spieth, (spoiler alert) the
eventual winner. Dustin birdied No. 17 to
pull even with Mr. Under Armour. On the
18th, he hit his approach to 12 feet for birdie
and a chance to win. When that went 3
feet past, he had a putt to tie and go into
a playoff, but he missed that one also. Of
course, the greens at Chambers Bay were
described by one of the players as like
“putting on broccoli.” Our hero, Jordan,
won and charmed everyone with his posttournament interview, while Dustin took
second again.
In his career, Dustin has finished in the
top 10 in major tournaments 12 times and
has finished second twice. A stellar record
unless you are trying to become the winner.
Finally, at the 2016 U.S. Open held at the
Dustin Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open
but not without controversy. L.E.MORMILE /
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daunting Oakmont Golf Club in Pittsburgh,
Pa. (home of the four-time Stanley Cupwinning Penguins, the six-time Super Bowlwinning Steelers and the five-time World
Series-winning Pirates). The play on this
course bordered on the ridiculous, with
greens so fast putts were rolling 20 yards
off the fronts of greens. Many shots with
any spin at all looked reminiscent of those
seen in the movie “Tin Cup.” There were
some silly conditions. Not sure why the
USGA feels the U.S. Open champion should
win while putting through clown faces
and windmills, but that’s the way it seems
sometimes with the speed of the greens and
the length of the rough. The setup of the
course borders on the goofy.
Anyway, back to the 2016 Open. Dustin
began the day in the penultimate group
and four shots behind the leader Shane
Lowry. The USGA, if the conditions were
not bad enough, then muddied up the
entire tournament with a series of really
bad moves. First, Dustin reported his ball
had moved while he was hovering his club
behind a putt on the 5th hole. The onsite
official came in, declared no penalty was
incurred and the ball should be played
as it lay. The Fox Network announcers
(yeah, didn’t have to listen to Gary McCord
yammer on about nothing) were as
convinced as the USGA official the putter
had not been grounded and, therefore,
there was no way there should be a penalty.
The head USGA officials were called in
to review the video and determined there
might, in fact, have been a penalty, but they
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Jim Rice is an Alabama boy living in
North Georgia with
a Pittsburgh Yankee.
He markets sculptural
art for money, plays
golf for fun and enjoys
fine wine on all such
occasions. Living the
dream in Big Canoe
with his lovely bride
JIM RICE
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weren’t really sure and they wanted
to review it more after the match and
they wanted to notify all of the field
that Dustin may be getting an additional
stroke added to his card before posting.
Yeah, right, confusing as heck and then
made even worse by notifying every
golfer on the course of the possible
penalty with six holes left to play.
These professional golfers are
capable of hitting difficult shots in
difficult situations, if they have all the
information. Many will go for birdies if
they feel they need to make up a stroke
but would likely play the hole differently
in they feel par will give them a chance
to win or get into a playoff. The wishywashy handling of this penalty stroke
certainly could —and likely did— affect
the outcome of the tournament. A
tough way to finish a national golfing
championship after four days of tough
conditions and hard play.
Dustin, in the end, played stellar
golf from the 12th to the clubhouse
and won by three shots, enough to
allow the penalty to be added with no
consequence, at that point. The USGA,
on Monday following the tournament,
emailed all their members an apology
for its handling of the penalty as
follows: “Upon reflection, we regret the
distraction caused by our decision to
wait until the end of the round to decide
on the ruling. This created unnecessary
ambiguity for Dustin and the other
players, as well as spectators on-site,
and those watching and listening on
television and digital channels.”
In the end, Dustin Johnson is the 2016
U.S. Open Champion and finally got some
redemption for his major championship
woes.
Now, on to the British Open; yes, it’s
the British Open as it’s held in Britain and
it’s their national title. Enough already
with “The Open Championship” … every
country has one and this is yours, so get
over yourselves.
And a big “hats off” to all the
champions and to the officials who are
called upon to make pressure-filled calls
in the heat of battle.
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Mountain
Gardening
CYNTHIA HENDRY
T
he abundant summer rain in 2015
spoiled me. No need to turn on
the irrigation. No need to drag out
the hoses and sprinklers. An even
bigger plus, there was no need to worry
about deer browsing. However, 2016 has
been a different story.
Rain equals food
Abundant rain contributes to the
continual regeneration of plant growth in
the native woodland areas of Big Canoe.
The deer browse the new growth. The plant
believes it is being directed to multiply
buds and, with summer rain, it grows back
repeatedly. This new growth is much more
favorable to the deer than the older growth
typically in the home landscape. Summer
rain is a gardener’s best friend for many
reasons at Big Canoe. Without summer rain,
the deer have been desperate.
Petit Ridge preferences
In 2016, after the first spring flush of
growth, rain became quite scarce. So
wildlife began looking around for any
growth they had not browsed in the
woodland and they became more daring in
their search. While a 7-foot high black mesh
fence protects most of our garden on Petit
Ridge, our driveway remains open.
Most of the landscape plants at the
driveway entry are very deer-resistant.
However, when the droughty weather hit,
the deer began moving up the driveway
and wandering around trying to find a plant
that was palatable and not treated with
deer repellents. Azalea and hydrangea are
their favorite plants in our garden. So, we
had treated them with Repellex in the early
spring, hoping all new growth would taste
like cayenne pepper.
The Repellex proved to be valuable.
While the deer did browse the hydrangea
and azalea, they did not destroy the plants.
Contrast their behavior with an untreated,
potted hosta and dwarf roses near the front
entry doorway. They destroyed them! They
also destroyed untreated summer phlox.
Interestingly, one old doe enjoyed the
foliage and fruit of the heavily laden purple
plum tree. However, she did not jump up
into the tree and destroy it the way bear
sometimes do. And, as a gift, she left a
generous pile of fertilizer at the base of the
tree. So far, she hasn’t found our heavily
laden peach tree.
In conclusion
It is always important to anticipate the
stress the native forest endures as that is the
most favorable food source for Big Canoe
wildlife. Once they locate superior food in
your landscape (like our plum tree), they
will remember it. Next summer when the
plums get ripe we will need to step up deer
protection. I dream of a cattle guard across
our driveway. Perhaps one day I’ll come up
with a design for one that will be pleasing to
Treena Parrish at Big Canoe’s Architectural
and Environmental Control Department.
Happy summer gardening.
CYNTHIA HENDRY
Cynthia Hendry has
lived and gardened in
Big Canoe for 28 years.
Her landscape design
work includes Best of
Show for Big Canoe
Street of Dreams, as
well as Big Canoe show
homes for Southern
Living and Atlanta
magazines.
Notice our neighborhood deer’s poor pruning job on the Hydrangea arborescens. One should
never prune only one side of a plant and never the flowers in full bloom. Indignant that
this photographer had treated the plant in early spring with Repellex, the old doe left the
misshapen specimen, wandered around and tasted 10 more. The photographer chased her
out of the landscape with garden rake in hand! This summer’s droughty weather has stressed
the hunt for food in the native woodland at Big Canoe. The deer are browsing plants on the
doorsteps in certain neighborhoods. PHOTO BY CYNTHIA HENDRY
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BY ROBIN SIEVERS
Cassie encourages you to help BCAR by participating in the BCWGA’s
Animal House Invitational. PHOTO BY TINA SCHREMP
and an awards luncheon follows Monday’s 18-hole
tournament. There also will be a special guest
Yes, Big Canoe Women’s Golf is going to the
appearance surprise to greet golfers as they come in
dogs … and cats … and you should come along. The
following Monday’s play.
Big Canoe WGA Animal House Invitational is a twoSign-up for WGA members and their teams
day golf tournament offering a little something for
ended July 26, with remaining spots to be made
everyone—especially our furry friends at BCAR.
available to all lady golfers outside the gates: 9-hole
The women of BCWGA have a long history
only, $50 per person, includes dinner Sunday night
of outreach in our
and prize money for
community, supporting
Sunday Scramble; 18-hole
“The women of BCWGA have
organizations such a
only, $85 per person,
Good Samaritan, ABBA
which includes Sunday
a long history of outreach in
House and St. Vincent de
dinner, Monday golf and
our community, supporting
Paul Societies of Dawson
awards luncheon; or both
and Pickens counties.
Sunday’s Scramble and
organizations such a Good
This year, they are
Monday’s tournament
Samaritan, ABBA House and St. (27 holes), $120 per
extending their outreach
to include BCAR with
person which includes
Vincent de Paul Societies of
the first WGA Animal
Sunday dinner, golf
Dawson and Pickens counties.” Sunday and Monday and
House Invitational golf
tournament.
luncheon on Monday.
The invitational
For additional
format will allow those with a registered GHIN
information on the WGA Animal House Invitational,
handicap to build their own foursome to compete
visit www.bcwga.com or on Facebook, BCWGA
Sunday, Aug. 21, in the 9-hole scramble, Monday,
Animal House, or email, wgaanimalhouse@gmail.
Aug. 22, in the 18-hole, two best-ball tournament or
com. For additional information or to volunteer at
enjoy both days.
BCAR, visit www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org or on
Dinner and dancing to Bill “Dog” Pound, at the
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Friday Twilight
‘nothin’ but fun’ golf for
Big Canoe Couples
BY ROBIN SIEVERS
“We made them an offer they couldn’t refuse,” Friday evening, June 24, and 28 members
of the Big Canoe Couples “Family” showed up to celebrate (God)Father’s Day. Turning the
downstairs patio at the clubhouse into a speakeasy helped prime the pump for a 9-hole,
pure fun, no handicap required round of golf complete with a hit man (aka golf pro Danny
Schuster) on Creek No. 5, a “Putt to da Heart” contest prior to play and a “don’t sleep with
da fishes” freebie to get players over Creek No. 2. Congratulations to the survivors, uh …
winners, Jim and Jackie Rice and Darryl and Marty Anderson.
Themes to come include: Aug. 19, “Way Back to School” and Sept. 30, “College Football
Fanatics.” For additional information, contact Keith Sievers, [email protected], or watch for
the sign-up in the pro shop.
Don Wells uses dowsing rods in Indian Rocks Park in Big Canoe. PHOTO BY JOHN
FEIGHT
Meet ‘The Indian Dowser of the North
Georgia Mountains’ at Eagle’s Rest Park
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m., “The Indian Dowser of the North Georgia
Mountains,” Don Wells, will explain his method of using dowsing in his quest to
find and understand the Creeks, Cherokees and other ancient tribes that lived in
the North Georgia Mountains. Wells will give his demonstration at Eagle’s Rest
Park, atop Mt. Oglethorpe. His dowsing rods have taken him into the mystical past
of those who first were in the land we call home.
To continue the effort to care for the people of Pickens County, please
consider bringing canned goods (soup is particularly good) to drop in the CARES
of Pickens County kiosk as you approach the top of Mt. Oglethorpe.
Executive Director of the Mt. Oglethorpe Foundation Kathleen Ingram has
more information, 404-444-2877.
Come to the mountain to renew your mind, body and spirit.
Submitted by the Mt. Oglethorpe Foundation
Winners Jim and Jackie Rice, left, and Darryl and Marty Anderson.
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Congratulations to the team of Jim and
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July golf tournament. Second place honors
went to the team of Bill and Linda Luysterborg, Justin Luysterborg and Sarah Venable.
Tied for third place were Greg and Laura
Morris with John and Martha Seferian and
Peter and Colleen Murphy with Tom and
Donna Welsh.
Closest to the hole winners were Donna
Welsh and Jim Theis, Choctaw No. 9, and
Kay Smith and Dick Ryder on Cherokee No.
6.
Fifty-four golfers braved the 95-plus degree weather to play a best-ball tournament
format, Saturday July 2, followed by a buffet
lunch and awards. Sign up for the Couples’
Labor Day tournament, Monday, Sept. 5,
in the pro shop: $50 per player for amenity
members and $78 per player, non-amenity
members. For additional information, email
Greg Morris at [email protected].
Winners of the July 4 Couples
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and Bill and Judy Melville.
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Wandering brings satisfaction
Hiking
Your Backyard
KIM COOPER
S
ometimes the best laid plans go
astray. And sometimes the best
hiking plans lead you wandering the
vast unknown wilderness.
On the hottest day in June, my husband
and I set out to hike the remote Emery
Creek Trail. We methodically packed our
hiking gear, with extra socks, dry bags and
our best waterproof clothing, and prepared
to venture through approximately 20 creek
crossings outlined in the trail description.
Yet, when we returned home five hours
later, we were dry as a bone and had walked
a total of .6 miles.
Even with the best intentions, plans
and forethought, hiking the North Georgia
Mountains cannot always be consistent
and predictable. Before our early
morning venture, we read several articles
highlighting the secluded double waterfalls,
known as the Emery Creek Waterfalls in the
vast Cohutta Mountain Wilderness north of
Ellijay. This would have been our first test
crossing, or wading, through creeks and
challenged our navigational skills as the trail
is mostly unmarked and unmaintained.
The Cohutta Mountain Wilderness is
new territory for us, as we have become
“The Little Chapel by the Creek” sits above a
babbling brook and provides a place of rest
and reflection for wandering souls.
Long-distance vistas are a pleasant and
unexpected surprise, while traveling down
Grassy Mountain. PHOTOS BY KIM COOPER
A small creek and overflowing waterfall
surprises us as we hike along a secluded
dirt road on Grassy Mountain.
familiar with the Appalachian Trail,
Springer Mountain, Benton MacKaye
and the Bartram Trail. We were overly
excited and eager to discover new hiking
trails, as well as improve our wildlife skills.
Unfortunately, the road leading up to the
trailhead was blocked several miles down
from the trailhead, and we were without a
proper Forest Service road map to re-route
around the obstruction. Our cell service
was dismal and, thus, our modern mapping
technology led us to abandon our original
plans.
Although we were disappointed in
the turnout, we took the opportunity to
investigate the area around us, using our
self-taught navigational skills and our
somewhat vague knowledge of the area.
Hiking has taught us to adapt, modify, learn
and embrace the occasion. We scouted
for new primitive and drive-up campsites,
discovered the amazing Mulberry Gap
Mountain Bike Getaway, stumbled upon the
peaceful “The Little Chapel by the Creek”
and traveled around Conasauga Lake.
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-away
is a full-service retreat for mountain bike
enthusiasts. Cabins, food service and several
miles of on-property trails are included in
weekend packages. The resort is perfectly
situated off Conasauga Lake Road and
surrounded with even more trails for riding.
We’ve already put this weekend destination
on our bucket list. For more information,
visit www.mulberrygap.com.
Further down the gravel road, a small
stone structure peeks out from the lush
forest and upon investigation, we happened
upon “The Little Chapel by the Creek.” The
chapel sits above a small stream and has
scriptures carved into beautiful stonework.
Lyrical poems have been left for guests
and the small chapel provides the perfect
opportunity for reflection and meditation.
After researching the chapel online, we
were unable to uncover its original builders
or its history. It remains a quiet, welcomed
mystery.
We rumbled along several Forest
Service roads until we came across signs
for Lake Conasauga and were pleasantly
surprised to find Georgia’s highest lake – at
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As we returned down the mountain,
we were taken back by the widespread
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Mother Nature’s beauty. We also came
across a second entrance to Emery Creek
Trail, but it was late in the afternoon and we
didn’t have the energy or supplies to hike 8
miles. However, we trekked to the overlook
and made a pact to return to conquer the
strenuous trail.
We hike to seek adventure, to
reenergize our souls and connect to nature.
Sometimes the adventure lies in the
unknown.
2016 Big Canoe Club Championship
Left to right, Clay Ferrer, Chuck Wills, Frank Remmes, Wally Walsh and Jim Rice. PHOTO
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BY JIM RICE
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Is your canine a Cujo?
Doggie
Dialogues
DORIS DRESSLER, CPDT-KA
“Dogs who act aggressively when another
dog comes near them are not bad or mean.
They’re frightened.”
~Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM
D
oes your dog pull, lunge, growl
and bark at other dogs while on
leash? You’re not alone; leash
reactivity is a very common
problem.
Causes of leash reactivity
Most reactive dogs are not aggressive,
but simply fearful. How does this happen?
The American Veterinary Society
of Animal Behavior states the prime
socialization period for puppies is the
first three months of their lives. Puppies
that have not had positive socialization
opportunities can become fearful,
particularly if their genetics are bad (fearful
parents). It’s very common for rescue dogs
to have fear issues due to their rough start
in life.
A young dog who has had a scary
experience with a dog – something as
innocuous as being knocked over by a
playful yellow Labrador retriever – can
sometimes develop a fear of all yellow
Labrador retrievers. Dogs can also further
generalize their fears; this particular dog
might develop a fear of all yellow dogs or,
worse yet, of all dogs.
Many dogs who are fine off-leash are
reactive on-leash. Theories abound, but
most experts believe dogs may feel trapped
because they are attached to their owners
and cannot get away from an approaching
scary dog. If the owner tenses up on the
leash, this makes the dog even more fearful:
If my owner is scared, this dog must really
be a threat! And the best defense is a good
offense, thus the intimidating barking.
How to help your reactive dog
The first step in helping your reactive
dog is to understand your dog may be
scared. The best thing you can do is be
empathetic. Correcting your dog can make
the fear worse.
Don’t force your dog to
socialize with other dogs
Many folks feel that exposing a reactive
dog to lots of other dogs will help him get
over his fear. The opposite is actually true.
If you were afraid of snakes, would putting
you in a room full of snakes get you over
your fear? Of course not!
Initially, set your dog up for success by
Snake bites and pets
Vet’s Q&A Clinic
DR. RAY HABERMANN
Q: Dr. Habermann, what should I do if a
poisonous snake bites my pet?
A: This is a common time of the year,
due to warm days and cool evenings, for
pets, particularly dogs, to get bitten by
snakes. Let’s talk a little about the local
poisonous snakes and what to do in the
event your pet is bitten.
The two most common poisonous
snakes we have in this area are the
copperhead (most common) and rattlesnake
(less common). We also have water
moccasins (aka cottonmouths), but these
are more rare in this area. These snakes
are known as pit vipers, which describes
the olfactory “pits” on their heads used for
smelling prey and enemies.
They differ from another poisonous
snakes located further south in Georgia,
known as the coral snake, by the type
of venom they have. Coral snakes have
neurotoxin or nerve toxin that acts on the
nerves, while pit vipers have a hematoxin
or toxin that acts on the vascular system.
We will discuss the toxins of the pit vipers,
since they are the most likely type of snake
to bite pets locally.
After a copperhead or rattlesnake
has bitten a pet and the venom has been
injected, the site immediately begins to
swell. Not always, but often you will be able
to see one or more of the fang marks and
the blood coming from it. This is due to the
anticoagulant nature of the venom. This
swelling causes an increase in blood flow
to the area that allows the venom to spread
more rapidly throughout the blood stream.
The patient frequently will become
depressed and develop a fever. How much
venom was injected, the size of the pet,
the size of the snake and the anatomical
location of the bite dictate how quickly the
pet acts and feels the effects of the venom.
Internally, the toxic venom can cause a
cascade of blood abnormalities that can lead
to shock and, if untreated, death.
Now we have the bad news out of the
way, here is the good news. In 26-plus years
of practice, and probably a few hundred of
these patients, I’ve only seen one pet die
from a snake bite and that was only because
the owner was unable physically to get the
dog to the clinic for care. It also happened
to be an extremely large rattlesnake, which
can prove more potent than a copperhead.
Should a pet be bitten, or suspected of
being bitten, by a poisonous snake, take the
pet immediately to your veterinarian or
local emergency clinic. After an evaluation,
these pets will usually have an intravenous
catheter set and fluids administered.
This is to treat for the shock that usually
accompanies the envenomation. Although
controversial, most vets, myself included,
will administer a dose of steroids to reduce
swelling and alleviate some of the signs of
shock.
We have just this year starting carrying
anti-venom. A pharmaceutical company
finally has been able to develop one that
is considered both inexpensive and safe,
factors that have been limiting in using antivenom up until now. While it won’t be used
in every patient, it’s nice to know we have it
if we see a bite that is particularly severe.
I typically treat patients for 24 hours
in IV fluids and, if they do well, send them
home on broad-spectrum antibiotics, as
post-bite infections are very common and
can be nasty. Snakes probably have some of
the dirtiest mouths around.
Should you see, or expect a snake has
bitten your pet, you should seek immediate
care from your veterinarian to be sure
treatment is started as soon as possible.
This terrier looks aggressive but his body
language – ears back, crouched body, tail
held low – indicates he is fearful.
“When things are going
well, the goal is to carefully
fall into a walk, four
abreast ...”
avoiding places that are full of dogs. Don’t
put your dog in a situation where he is onleash and other dogs are off-leash. This is
why I am a strong proponent of the leash
law in place in Big Canoe. Leash reactivity
is a very common problem, and when these
dogs are charged or even just approached
by an off-leash dog, it can drastically set
back their training.
Help your dog make dog friends one at
a time and carefully plan the introductions.
Set up introductions in neutral territory
in a wide open area. Exercise the dogs
beforehand to take the edge off.
Let the dogs first see each other from
a distance and reward good behavior (not
reacting) with praise and lots of high-value
treats as you slowly move closer and closer.
If your dog starts to react, immediately
back away (or do a quick U-turn) until your
dog is calm. Try again, moving a bit more
slowly. You may need to enlist the help of a
trainer to assist with counter-conditioning
and desensitization. See suggested
resources for more information.
When things are going well, the goal is
to carefully fall into a walk, four abreast,
with the dogs on the outside and humans
on the inside. Try to keep moving; after a
while, if the dogs appear to be interested,
allow them to sniff, but gently break it up
after a few seconds.
Equipment
Consider using a no-pull body harness,
where the leash attaches at the chest (such
as the Easy Walk Harness) or better yet,
use a head halter (like the Gentle Leader).
A gentle tug on the head halter will apply
pressure on the snout like a mother dog
might do and stop the barking and, by
design, will turn your dog’s head towards
you to make eye contact. Trainers have
found head halters make some shy dogs feel
more confident because they are getting
direction from their handler via the head
halter.
Flexi-leads can be very dangerous to use
with dogs that lunge and pull. Instead, opt
for a short leash. A 4- or 6-foot leash will
give you much more control.
I am also a fan of the Grrrip two-handled
dog leash. One handle is near the collar and
the other is at the end of the leash. This
leash provides an incredible amount of
control if you need it.
Obedience cues
Teach your dog some obedience cues
so you can guide and redirect your dog
as needed. Your dog should be able to
make eye contact with you on cue (“watch
me”) while stationary or while moving. A
generalized “leave it” is also very useful.
Movements that can be helpful include
being able to make a quick (but calm)
U-turn, teaching your dog to go behind you
to sit/stay and asking your dog to sit/stay
while facing you.
Other
Talk to your veterinarian to make sure
there isn’t a physical issue that may be
causing your dog to be reactive. If your
dog is incredibly anxious, your vet might
want to prescribe some type of medication
to relax him so he is open to behavior
modification. Some behaviorists have found
that a low-protein diet sometimes helps
with fear-aggression, but be sure to talk to
your vet before making any major changes
to diet.
Resources
The book “Feisty Fido: Help for the
Leash-Reactive Dog” by Patricia McConnell
and Karen London and website www.
careforreactivedogs.com are easy-to-read
excellent resources.
Doris Dressler is a CPDT-KA (certified
professional dog trainer, knowledge
assessed) with over
17 years’ experience
training service dogs
and family pet dogs. She
also volunteers training
rescued dogs at Big
Canoe Animal Rescue.
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Frisco and Disco: A BCAR tale
Big Canoe
Animal Rescue
TOM ATTAWAY
“Love will keep us together”
~Captain and Tennille, 1975
T
ime Inc. recently published a
magazine special “Animals and
Your Health: The Power of Pets
to Heal our Pain, Help us Cope,
and Improve our Well-Being” (http://www.
booksamillion.com/p/TIME-Animals-YourHealth/Editors-TIME/Q449731755).
The first article, “Of Human Bonding,” is
about Hurricane Katrina slamming into the
U.S. Gulf Coast late August 2005.
“As the waters rose, residents clambered
onto their roofs and waited desperately to
be rescued. They weren’t alone; they had
their cats and dogs with them, clutched
tight. Yet when rescuers arrived in their
helicopters and rowboats, most refused
to take pets. So many people remained,
unwilling to leave their animals behind. And
many of them died. It was reported that
nearly half of those who stayed during the
deluge did so because of their pets.”
What would you have done? Would love
have kept you and your pet together?
According to the Time magazine
article, “In the aftermath of Katrina, the
U.S. Congress did something remarkable.
Despite being deeply divided on nearly
every issue of the day, it passed the Pets
Evacuation and Transportation Standards
(PET) Act with near-unanimous support.
The bill incorporated dogs and cats into
federal disaster plans, allowed federal
agencies to create emergency shelters for
animals, and, most important, impelled
rescue agencies to save pets as well as
people during natural disasters. The
government had come to realize what its
citizens already knew: Cats and dogs are
not merely our animal companions. They
are members of our families.”
The article declared Katrina: “The storm
that turned pets into people.”
Now, the other side of the coin. Four or
five weeks ago, BCAR received a call from
Pickens Animal Control (PAC). The animal
control officer just had confiscated two
dogs that were malnourished and abused.
PAC asked BCAR for help with these dogs,
both of which needed immediate medical
attention.
Frisco, before. PHOTO BY LIZ WINTTER
Disco, before BCAR. PHOTO BY LIZ WINTTER
Frisco, after some TLC from BCAR. PHOTO BY
KAREN ATTAWAY
Disco, after some TLC from BCAR. PHOTO
BY TINA SCHREMP
We agreed and took control of the dogs.
However, we were cautioned not to talk
about these dogs, take pictures of them,
put them on our website or write about
them. We were to keep medical receipts as
evidence for the pending criminal charges.
Frisco was severely malnourished but
otherwise in OK health. After leaving the
Emergency Medical Center, he needed to be
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is about the size of a walnut. Feeding more
than a little at one sitting can do more harm
than good and, in rare instances, can lead to
the dog’s death.
BCAR’s board member, co-president
and kennel manager Liz Wintter fostered
this puppy for a couple of weeks. Frisco
settled into home life easily, played with Liz’
granddaughter, and got along fine with Liz’
current dogs. We recently moved Frisco
into the BCAR shelter.
The second puppy, Disco, was in dire
straits. Although this four-month-old puppy
stands about a foot tall, Disco weighed only
10 pounds and had a major infection in his
face and jaw. Two of his teeth had been
driven up into his jaw somehow and had
become infected.
He stayed in the Emergency Medical
Center for almost three weeks. Dr.
Habermann then kept him for a week, trying
to get Disco’s blood levels up to normal. It
was touch-and-go during Disco’s time at the
Emergency Medical Center, but this puppy
is going to be all right.
Both dogs look significantly better now
than they did four or five weeks ago. Disco
even made a surprise appearance at the
BCAR tent at the July 4 Family Fun Day. He
was all puppy, happy and enthusiastic, and
was a big hit with everyone. He will make
some lucky family a wonderful companion.
Now that Frisco has moved to BCAR,
Liz brought Disco into her home from Dr.
Habermann’s and began to foster him. Liz
will provide Disco with a safe, loving home.
With care and attention, she will build up
his health and confidence. Disco already is
playing with Liz’ granddaughter and her two
dogs. He seems to be recovering, coming
out of his shell and is thriving. Thank you,
Liz, for giving these dogs the love and
attention they need.
The previous owner was arrested and
charged with several crimes, including
animal neglect and cruelty. We understand
this individual is now in jail. As part of the
court proceedings, the owner agreed to
give up ownership of these two dogs. Frisco
and Disco are now legally part of the BCAR
family, and we can tell you the story of
these two resilient dogs.
The cost of treating Frisco and Disco
was in the thousands. BCAR is extremely
grateful we had the financial wherewithal to
handle the situation. It was your donations
that gave us the ability to help Frisco and
Disco. The funds recently raised for BCAR
by the Big Canoe Artists Club and the Big
Canoe Photography Club helped pay for
the care of these two dogs. We thank you
and are sure if they could speak Frisco and
Disco would offer their thanks for saving
their lives and giving them the opportunity
to become some family’s loving companion.
Adopt one of these dogs and help us write
the next chapter in their lives.
“Until one has loved a dog, a part of one’s
soul remains unawakened.”
~Anatole France
Call BCAR at 706-268-1346. Check out the
BCAR bulletin board in the Big Canoe postal
facility. Go to www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.
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open houses every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m., and meet Frisco and Disco. Volunteer!
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• For assistance, send email to
[email protected].
Deadline is the 15th of the month.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
W CRETE specializes in driveways, sidewalks,
patios, slabs, pavers, sinkhole repairs, retaining
walls and landscaping. Please give us a call at
678-454-0174 for a free estimate.
PLUMBING. Mountainside Plumbing,
Inc. Unrestricted Master Plumber - Rusty
Grantham. New Construction, Service Work,
Remodels. Office 706-692-4277. Cell 770-8941716. [email protected].
HOME
REPAIR
/ SERVICES
HOME
REPAIR/SERVICES
Smoke Signals Classifieds
Neighbors talking to neighbors
COMPUTERS
/ COMPUTER SERVICES
COMPUTERS/
COMPUTER SERVICES
COMPUTER SHACK. Owned and operated
by Big Canoe resident. Full computer service,
home or carry in. Visit our store next to
Renasant Bank. 770-893-1111.
DONATIONS
NEEDED
DONATIONS
NEEDED
DONATE NO-LONGER-NEEDED, GOODCONDITION FURNITURE to Dawson
County’s Humane Society Resale Shop &
Boutique. Donations 100% tax deductible.
Support our no-kill shelter. 706-525-5030.
PLEASE HELP PICKENS ANIMAL RESCUE.
P.A.R. needs household items for its Thrift
Store. Furniture, decorative items – anything
but clothing. 100% tax deductible. 706-2535947.
FURNITURE
FOR SALE FOR
FURNITURE
SALE
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Twenty years’
experience in Big Canoe. Built and remodeled
more than 100 homes in Big Canoe area. Tile
work, roof repair, deck repair, room additions,
finish basements, siding work, painting and
small plumbing jobs. Jeff Mills. Office, 706-6362606; Cell, 706-669-5751. Fully insured, general
liability and workers’ comp.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Carpentry,
electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile work, deck
and fence repair, pressure washing and odd
jobs. Just about anything you need done. Call
Randy, 678-230-9893.
GUTTERS REPAIRED, REPLACED OR
CLEANED. Call Georgia Gutters (www.
gagutters.com), 678-525-2570, for all your
seamless gutter needs. Free estimates.
GEORGIA CLOCK REPAIR announces
a mail-order watch battery replacement
service in conjunction with antique and
new clock repair. We have been servicing
clocks in Big Canoe and Bent Tree for the
past 10 years. Please contact us, service@
georgiaclockrepair.com or 770-781-9536, for
additional information.
UNIQUE LODGE-TYPE COUCH with nail
head upholstery, solid carved wood outside
arms, 2 large seat pillows, moss-green on
one side and taupe leather on other. Back is
paisley-type print, loose pillows. Quality made
by Ferrari. Was originally $4,000+ asking
$1,995. Pictures available. 678-910-3434.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS. Give us
a call at 706-692-9013 for a free estimate or
check us out online, www.SqueakyWindows.
com. We also do complete painting and deck
staining, hot water pressure washing, gutter
cleaning and garage epoxy flooring with a
lifetime warranty.
FURNITURE. AMISH MADE queen bed
with mattress and box springs, $1,000,
Amish made set of 4 chairs $800, Antique
dresser, $275 or make offer. All in excellent
condition. Contact Jean Loomis, 770-778-2790,
[email protected].
APPLIANCE SERVICE AND MORE has a
new local number for service. Please call us
for your household appliance service, 706-2530775 or 678-458-0775.
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
CARVED WOOD SIGNS. Mail Post Signs,
House Signs, Hillbilly 10 commandments,
Humorous, Motivational, Religious. Bill Van
Dyke, 706-268-3621 or 404-271-3375.
HELP WANTED
HELP
WANTED
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR
(PART-TIME). Gibbs Gardens, one of
the nation’s top-rated pleasure gardens, is
seeking a part-time HR Administrator to
join our team in Ball Ground. This position
will be responsible for the administration
of our human resources duties, and will
work 29 hours per week. Go to www.
gibbsgardens.com, click on “ABOUT” and
then “EMPLOYMENT” to learn more. Gibbs
Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of disability,
veteran status or any other basis protected
under federal, state or local laws.
SMOKE SIGNALS HAS TWO POSITIONS
OPEN in our distribution department. Pay is a
base plus mileage. Contact Carl Deane at 404625-0052.
AFFORDABLE ASPHALT SERVICE. All
phases. Reseal, repair cracks, patch, dig out
roots, resurface. Call 770-596-0301.
RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION. We
specialize in structural repair, CO permit
approvals, insurance claims, complex roof
systems, unfinished construction projects,
remodels. Licensed & Insured. Call Leo, 404840-5712.
HANDYMAN SERVICES / RESTORATION
/ CONSTRUCTION / LANDSCAPING.
Priced per hour, not by job. Anything you
need done. Resident Big Canoe. Call Greg at
404-579-9791.
FORESTER PAINTING COMPANY.
Commercial/residential painting. Affordable
pricing. Licensed/insured. Free estimates.
No job too big or too small. Exterior/interior
painting, wood repair, trim, siding, pressure
washing, deck staining. Please call Kathleen,
706-344-9754, 706-344-8393. Big Canoe
referrals, satisfied customers: Mike/Charlene
Ehrlich, 706-579-2438; Erwin/Dorian Dillard,
706-579-1536; Brian Roberts, 706-579-1512.
AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. 30 years’
experience, 16 years in Big Canoe. Dependable.
Free estimates. We do it all. Call 770-596-0301.
HOUSEHOUSE
CLEANINGCLEANING/
/ ORGANIZATION
privacy. Best for couples and small families.
Weekend / weekly / monthly rates. For details,
see vrbo.com listing #495166. 706-579-1233.
SPOTLESS. Need a housekeeper? Need help
managing your vacation rental? I offer both
services. 20 years’ experience. References
available upon request. Call Tara Mayer (N.C.
cell) 704-996-1539.
LONG- AND SHORT-TERM LUXURY
RENTAL HOMES in Big Canoe. 24-plus
upscale, meticulously maintained 5-, 4-,
3-, 2-, 1-bedroom homes and condos. Call
Kevin, 404-788-7635, or email, kevin@
mountainvistarentals.com. View all on our
website, www.mountainvistarentals.com.
ORGANIZATION
ONE OF A KIND CLEANING SERVICES.
Residential & commercial. Affordable & local.
Licensed & insured. Kendra Peck, 678-5497886. Canton, GA.
CERTAINLY CLEAN Commercial &
Residential Cleaning Services. Bonded &
Insured. Call 770-893-7906 for your FREE
quote.
IT’S TIME FOR A BEAUTIFUL CLEAN
with Elite Cleaning. House cleaning, pressure
washing, steam cleaning and windows.
Bonded and insured. Call today for free
estimate. 404-914-5770.
CRYSTAL CLEAR CLEANING. We offer
residential, organizational, holiday/party
prep & cleaning, move in / out, rentals, and
construction cleaning. Call Christina, 404-7314968.
TWO SISTERS CLEANING SERVICE is
taking new customers. Weekly, biweekly and
monthly. Twenty-one years of experience
with 18 years in Big Canoe. We provide oldfashioned cleaning like your mother would do.
Call 706-265-4624.
LANDSCAPE SERVICES/
LANDSCAPINGSUPPLIES
SERVICES / SUPPLIES
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, DESIGN
AND INSTALLATION. Pruning, fertilization,
mulches, pine straw. Cynthia Hendry,
Woodland Gardens, 770-337-2277.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALLATION,
as well as seasonal or weekly maintenance
programs, professional pruning, and
hardscapes. 35 years’ experience, 706-8892946.
LOCALLY GROWN/
FARM TO TABLE
LOCALLY GROWN / FARM TO TABLE
MOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM. “Growing
Locally Since 1840.” Offering our own
Grassfed Beef and Heritage Pork, fresh
eggs, handmade cheeses, creamery butter,
handcrafted ice cream, and lots more in
our Farm Store located on our working
farm in Ellijay. TripAdvisor rated #1. www.
grassfedgeorgia.com. Suzy Wright, farmer /
owner 706-889-0999.
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL
HOME WATCH SERVICES FOR
ABSENTEE HOMEOWNERS. If you
are away for a day, a week or months at
a time we have developed services just
for you. Licensed*Bonded*Insured* www.
homewatchofnorthgeorgia.com. 678-773-7905.
RECREATION
RECREATION
BENT TREE EQUESTRIAN CENTER offers
Trail Rides, Arena Rides for ages 2-11, Lessons
for all ages. Year round Mini Camps, Clinics,
Birthday Parties and special events. Open
Monday-Sunday 10-5. Contact 706-692-6322 or
706-669-0692. Email: [email protected].
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
LEASE / RENTAL
LEASE/RENTAL
A CUT ABOVE THE REST. Beautiful home
fully furnished and stylishly decorated. 3 large
bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, office, 50’ porch, pool
room, 4 flat screen TVs, Koi pond, and more.
3 months minimum to 1 year or more. Close to
amenities. Can be viewed on VRBO #766533.
Price depends on length of stay. 770-843-3131.
REAL
ESTATE
FOR SALE FOR
REAL
ESTATE
BEAUTIFUL LOT FOR SALE: MOTIVATED
SELLER. 709 Cherokee Trail, Lot 2212.
Beautiful long-range and wooded views. 1.1
acre lot, fantastic location. Price reduced to
$25,000. All reasonable offers considered.
Please call owner: 770-846-2313 or 770-8560853.
LOT FOR SALE BY OWNER: 225 Robins
Nest, Lot 1138. Close to Lake Petit, very
buildable. $85,000. 404-444-3657.
FOR SALE: GOLF CLUB VILLAS AT BIG
CANOE. Marble Hill, unit #712, week 29 fixed
week timeshare. Sleeps 6-8. $300. Call 305-6323574.
SUPPORT
GROUPS
SUPPORT
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WOMEN
meets every Wednesday, noon, Holy Family
Episcopal Church, Pete’s Porch, 204 Griffith
Road. Closed discussion. Information, 706-2532323 or 404-525-3178.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every
Saturday, 9 a.m., Broyles Center at Big Canoe
Chapel, downstairs, rear outside entrance.
Information: 706-253-2323, 404-525-3178.
FREE PREGNANCY TESTS. North Georgia
Pregnancy Center. 706-253-6303. Open
Monday & Wednesday 12:30-5 p.m. 1549 East
Church Street. Appointments and walk-ins.
www.babyontheway.org.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS
PLACEMENT, SIZES & RATES
HOME PAGE FOLD (360X280PIXELS) • $150.00
FOOTER (565X70P) • $100.00
STANDARD SIDE (180X150P) • $100.00
NAVIGATION (234X60P) • $85.00
See www.bigcanoenews.com for additional
details on size and placement.
Contact [email protected] or 678-925-8511
for more information or to place an ad on www.bigcanoenews.com.
NEEDED
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS. You can make
a difference in the life of a child! Contact
[email protected] / 706-253-CLUB (2582).
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - PICKENS
COUNTY seeking volunteers. Many skill
needs. Current priorities are volunteer
relations, jobsite management. Contact
Monique Vinelli: 706-253-4610 / pickenshfh@
gmail.com / www.pickenshfh.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Good
Samaritan Health and Wellness Center.
Medical experience not required. Please call
our volunteer office, 706-253-4673, or email
[email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Do you have 4
hours to give to help others? Contact Judith
Persing, 706-268-3940, regarding volunteering
at Pickens Community Thrift Store.
HOT TUB, MOUNTAIN VIEWS and wall
of windows highlight this cozy, 1,700-square
foot, 2/2 cabin in Big Canoe. End of cul-de-sac
Increase
Your Reach...
Increase
Your Sales!
GROUPS
AT HOME RECOVERING FROM
SURGERY? Let us bring you a meal. Call the
Wellness Collaborative at 706-268-3334, or
email [email protected].
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SALE
28 C
S M O K E
AUGUST 2016
THE NUMBERS ADD UP TO
CHARLES VECCHIO!
100,000
$50,000,000
1st or 2nd
30 years
The number of appraisals Charles Vecchio completed as a
certified residential/review appraiser over his 22 years in the
business. Who better to accurately price your property?
Total value of real estate sold and closed over the past eight years
inside the gates of Big Canoe. Charles Vecchio is devoted to selling
his own listings with an average annual 80% closure rate.
Charles Vecchio, as an associate broker for Big Canoe Realty over
the past eight years, has placed either first or second as Big Canoe’s
“top producing” resale agent.
Amount of full time experience Charlie has in the real estate
business including the last eight years at Big Canoe Realty. He knows
the local market and he knows his business.
Buying or Selling - Charlie is the logical choice for Big Canoe real estate.
August’s Featured Properties
NEW WATERFRONT LISTING/TOTAL
REMODEL/MOUNT & LAKE VIEWS
NEW LISTING/PRIVATE/AUDUBON/
BACKS TO RUSHING STREAM/GAR/3
NEW LISTING/ MINT CONDITION,
BEST PRICED HOME IN WILDCAT
NEW LISTING/ LONG RANGE VIEWS,
2 B/R’S ON MAIN/3 CAR GARAGE
T
RAC
ONT
RC
NDE
U
56 Thrush Turn, 4 BR/3 BA
$564,900
191 Sconti Knoll Dr, 4 BR/4.5BA
$599,900
75 Bear Creek Drive, 3+BR’s/3.5BA
$489,900
132 S. Sanderlin Mtn Dr, 5 BR/3.5 BA
$559,900
JUST REDUCED/UPDATED
PANORAMIC NE MTN. VIEWS
JUST REDUCED
EXECUTIVE HOME/BLACKWELL CREEK
JUST REDUCED/CLOSE TO N. GATE,
LONG RANGE MTN VIEWS
JUST REDUCED /LONG RANGE VIEWS,
TOTALLY RENOVATED, LIKE NEW
56 N. Sanderlin Mtn Dr., 4 BR/3.5 BA
$450,000
534 Redbud Pass, 5 BR/5.5 BA
$529,000
97 Sunuwa Way, 4 BR/3.5 BA,
$479,900
121 Sunuwa Way, 4 BR/3.5 BA
Gar/2 • $384,900
NEW LISTING - OPEN
FLOORPLAN/TRANQUIL SETTING
NEW LISTING - NEW KITCHEN &
BATHS - LONG RANGE VIEWS
ESTABLISHED RENTAL INCOME
CLOSE TO TRAILS/GREAT VALUE
2 B/R’S ON MAIN/OPEN FLOORPLAN,
LONG RANGE NE VIEWS
T
RAC
ONT
RC
NDE
U
1261 Deer Run Ridge, 4 BR/4 BA
$498,000
458 Wake Robin Drive, 4 BR/2.5 BA
$339,000
1296 Deer Run Ridge, 3 BR/3.5 BA
$399,900
118 Soaring Hawk, 3 BR/2 BA
$169,900
WELL APPOINTED/2 BRs SUITES ON MAIN
CUSTIM BUILT 2006/LEVEL DRIVEWAY
NEW LISTING/ RENTAL INCOME POT/
GOLF/MTN VIEWS/ NEWLY PAINTED
JUST REDUCED/LONG RANGE VIEWS
OPEN FLOORPLAN/HIGH CEILINGS
NEW LISTING
UPDATED RUSTIC LOG CABIN
ER
UND
CT
TRA
CON
1033 Quail Cove Dr, 5 BR/4.5 BA
$450,000
30 Chestnut Knoll Point
4 BR/3.5 BA, $264,500
1329 McElroy Mtn, 5 BR/3.5 BA
$479,900
105 Soaring Hawk Cir, 3 BR/2 BA
$249,900
JUST REDUCED/RUSTIC CABIN
PANORAMIC LONG RANGE VIEWS
NEW LISTING
2 MASTER SUITES ON THE MAIN
NEW LISTING/OPEN FLOORPLAN
PANORAMIC LONG RANGE VIEWS
NEW LISTING/CHARMING COTTAGE
NEWLY RENOVATED/CLOSE TO TRAILS
ACT
NTR
CO
DER
UN
1171 Deer Run Ridge, 3 BR/3 BA
$234,900
14 Columbine Drive, 4 BR/3.5 BA
$350,000
1010 Deer Run Ridge, 2BR/2BA
$299,900
135 Woodland Trace, 3 BR/2.5 BA
$250,000
NEW LISTING—UPDATED CABIN
NEW KITCHEN/GAR/2 ADDED
MOUNTAIN VIEW
CHOCTAW VILLAGE
NEW LISTING/SEASONAL VIEWS
CHARMING COTTAGE/OPEN FLOORPLAN
LAKE &MOUNTAIN VIEWS,
BACKS TO NATURE TRAIL/LAKE
21 Choctaw Ridge Circle
4 BR/3.5 BA, $389,900
76 Mountain Mint, 2BR+Loft/2BA
$219,900
303 Laurel Ridge Trail, 4 BR/3.5 BA
$289,000
ND
A
OLD
S
SED
CLO
685 Shetland Trace, 4 BR/3 BA
$299,900
Charles Vecchio
Associate Broker
706-268-2327, off. • 770-331-9045, cell
Website: www.bigcanoe.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/charles-vecchio/19/761/784/

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