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Lake Burton Civic AssociationC November 2016 NewsletterLBCA

President’s Letter The lazy, hazy days of summer are just a memory The Tour of Homes is a biennial event and the and we all are now looking forward to new adventures. next tour is scheduled for July 2018. Perhaps you I hope that your summer was filled with family and would like to volunteer to have your beautiful lake friends enjoying our beautiful lake. We are all truly home on the 2018 Tour of Homes. We understand blessed to have homes in such a beautiful setting. from tour home owners that doing so is truly a great The Lake Burton Civic Association was founded experience, so we hope that you will give this your 1968. The purpose and mission of the association is to consideration during this coming year. promote and maintain the interests of Lake Burton A week later the LBCA sponsored the 25th area residents in discovering and resolving mutual Annual LBCA Golf Tournament at Waterfall Club - challenges and opportunities regarding safety, which was another highly successful event. A special protection, zoning, environmental issues, clean water thanks goes to Ron Majors, 2016 Golf Tournament Janis Stapleton, and anything that affects the welfare of our residents. Chairman, who planned an enjoyable day of golf and LBCA President We encourage each property owner to join us in fellowship for participants. Also, a big thank you goes fulfilling our mission and to help determine the best to Bill and Jan Bomar, Gaston Brawley, Tom and Becky ways to address any interests or concerns that you may Callahan, Kent and Elaine Gustafson, Joyce Jordan, have. If you are not an LBCA member, we invite you Sandi Majors, George and Libba Pickett, and Randall to become part of our association as we work together and Martha Ramsey, as well as to all of the generous to protect our greatest resource, beautiful Lake donors who are listed in this newsletter. I am looking Burton. forward to next year’s tournament on Friday, July 28, At the LBCA Annual Meeting, held at Fred’s 2017. We sincerely thank all the golfers that played and Shed on June 11, members, along with their families, supported the tournament. enjoyed a barbeque dinner provided by Lake Burton Grille & Grocery. Two new officers and directors were All profits realized at the LBCA Tour of Homes elected by the members. Officers elected to serve are and the Annual Golf Tournament will continue to myself for President, and Vice-President, Ron Majors. benefit the three dedicated volunteer fire departments Newly elected directors are Leigh Hale Welch and Sam that protect our lake community. The Lakes, Tallulah- King. Please read more about Leigh, Sam and myself Persimmon, and Wildcat fire departments certainly in another article in this newsletter. I would like to appreciate your continued support. thank all of the former officers and directors for their Boating Safety can never be emphasized enough! dedicated service, as well as those who continue to I cannot stress how very important safe boating serve in fulfilling the purpose and mission of the practices are.Let’s always keep safety in mind! Your LBCA. association recently delivered the last check of the Your association was a Gold Sponsor for the season to the county deputies for assisting our DNR 2016 Lake Burton Fun Run, and had a booth at the officers on their boat patrols. Ranger First Class, Chad event. Participants had an opportunity to receive Chambers, on behalf of DNR, expressed his information and to purchase Lake Burton items for appreciation to the LBCA for providing funding for sale. LBCA volunteers had an opportunity to promote the “Ride Along” program and for providing glow our association and encourage others to join. sticks that can be given to boaters on the lake that do The 2016 Tour of Homes was a success again not have adequate boat lights. Think safety when this year. I would like to especially thank Chairman Pat boating! Leake who worked tirelessly to ensure a delightful day Thank you all so much for your valuable advice, for all, as well as Becky Callahan and the entire Tour of suggestions, and participation, and for the opportunity Homes committee. Also, a big thank you goes to you have given me to serve as your president. If you Ranny Whitney, boat coordinator and the boat drivers have any questions, suggestions, or concerns please and fireman that helped tremendously to make the day call or email. a great success. Home owners that graciously Lake Burton Civic Association volunteered to show their beautiful homes were: Best regards to all, [email protected] Tom & Julie Hislop www.lbca.net Archie & Robin Lowe 706-782-4904 Post Office Box 1988 Mike & Beaty Maffett Clayton, GA 30525-0050 Cheryl Yancey Janis Stapleton Lake Burton Lake Burton Civic AssociationC Newsletter November 2016 Newsletter November 2016 Civic AssociationC

Water Updates: Aquatic Plants, Algae, and Bacteria by Bill Russell Bobby Dodd Scholarship Fund by Janis Stapleton

It has been a long hot summer positive effect on managing popu- Lake Burton focused mainly in the In the late 1980s, Bobby Dodd, accompanying academic records on istrator. He continued the tradition of which followed a full pool, mild lations of exotic aquatic plants. warmer months of the year. During not the famous football coach but a his dining room table at Lake Burton rewarding excellent local students who winter. That combination had raised Drawdowns are a very successful the 2016 sample year, there were no Georgia Tech football player who and go through the information to might otherwise not have a chance at concern (as noted in the May 2016 management tool for aquatic plants samples collected that exceeded the played on the coach’s team, decided he determine which students were the higher education. Andy retired this newsletter) that invasive aquatic plants because lake sediments, where plants Georgia EPA water quality standard. wanted to encourage Rabun County most deserving of a scholarship. year and the work of evaluating the could flourish in our lake over the normally grow, will be exposed to dry Lake Burton continues to be an High School students to go to college. The awards are a one-time gift for applicants is now being undertaken by summer. Those conditions can also conditions and cold temperatures. excellent lake for recreational water At first, the Bobby Dodd Scholarship the first year of college because it was LBCA president, Janis Stapleton. We foster algae growth and fecal coliform The combination of these two activities. Fund had only a small amount of Bobby’s intention that the student’s thank Andy for his years of bacteria concerns. Over the past two variables will aid in destroying plant I am very grateful to Warren money to award each year, but an determination be tested. As he said, commitment and encourage all Lake weeks I have been in direct contact root mass that would normally survive anonymous company in Clayton “If he’s got any gumption at all, he’d Wagner for providing us an under- Burton residents to respond with Jeff Jackson (our GPC Lake the winter if water levels were standable synopsis on these topics volunteered to mail letters requesting find a way to go the second year.” generously to the donation request Resources Manager) and Warren maintained at normal stage. The from the reams of technical data GPC donations to the residents of Lake While the scholarship is awarded to you recently received. Wagner (the GPC Environmental drawdown effect on the plants will compiles. Sharing observations and Burton. Lake Burton residents have both boys and girls, Bobby noticed Analyst that oversees water quality and carry over into the spring of 2017 concerns with the Land Management been supporting this worthwhile that more local girls were going to As a final note, Andy Anderson environmental concerns for our area) where far less plant biomass will be Office along with the proactive endeavor ever since. college than boys and that the boys has served as administrator for the to get some insight on these specific present after the drawdown is over. approach GPC provides make Lake In Bobby’s words, his goal was “to needed more encouragement. topics. Below is what I learned. This will be particularly true if the Burton one of the cleanest and most encourage students to study harder, Bobby personally administered Bobby Dodd Scholarship Fund for many years. Andy has recently retired The Current Situation winter delivers us a hard freeze or two. beautiful recreational lakes in the apply themselves more, to go to the fund for over twenty years, until he nation. Jeff Jackson, Johnny Cannon, college so they could be ready” for the retired in 2006. Lake Burton Civic from that position, so we all express With Aquatic Plants Algae Blooms and the rest of our GPC team do a workforce. Every year he would Association board member Andy sincere appreciation to Andy for his Status, any GPC activity over the What I learned: Georgia Power great job providing rapid follow up spread out all the applications and Anderson then took over as admin- service and dedication. summer, and what is expected for fall biologists monitor Lake Burton for and resolution to water quality and and winter . . . algae bloom potential by conducting a environmental issues, but they can’t be What I learned: Georgia Power routine water quality monitoring everywhere all the time. Let them Out of Season Safety & Security Practices biologists have conducted surveys for program that monitors nutrients and know when you see something aquatic plants in Lake Burton from water clarity in the lake. Currently, questionable and also be sure to let Now that our lake water sports time is over for the season, there are some very important safety practices Spring 2016 and into the Summer of there is little threat of algae blooms in them know how much you appreciate that should be in place to help prevent fire and theft: 2016. Approximately 15 acres of what all they do. Lake Burton because the lake is very q Store and securely lock water sports equipment away. exotic aquatic plant species were low in nutrients and exhibits excellent identified and treated with EPA water clarity. q Disconnect batteries in all boats and PWC’s to help prevent fires. registered aquatic herbicides. There q If your boathouse is an enclosed design, lock your boathouse after securing boats and are no outstanding issues with aquatic Bill Russell, Bacteria and equipment. plants and the current situation LBCA Water Quality presents itself at a very manageable Fecal Coliform Testing q Close blinds and window coverings in your home. & Environmental Chair level. It is anticipated that the What I learned: Georgia Power q Lock all doors and windows in your home. proposed winter drawdown will have a conducts bacteriological testing in q Lock storage outbuildings. q Turn off well water pumps if you are leaving your home for an extended period of time. by Janis Stapleton discovering documentation, doing historical q Check and recheck to make sure safety procedures are in place before leaving your home. Centennial Celebration research, conducting interviews, and collecting q Pull out inflatables and secure them on your dock or in your boathouse . . . or . . . deflate The Centennial of Lake Burton is rapidly photographs. There are so many stories to be told! them and roll them up for storage. approaching in 2019. As part of the effort to This project will require time and a lot of work. The q Before cold weather, be sure to follow the winterizing procedures for your watercraft and commemorate this great event, LBCA member, Mike membership’s assistance will be needed. The goal is lawn care equipment. Maffett, is looking for volunteers to assist in to construct an online database for reference as well collecting historical data on the lake and its environs. as a centennial book. Mike can be contacted by email These suggested practices are not all inclusive and can be expanded or adjusted to suit your individual Such information would include the written word, at:[email protected] . property and home. Please let us know if you have any suggested additions or changes, and we will be happy to incorporate them into a follow-up article. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and comments. Lake Burton Lake Burton Civic AssociationC Newsletter November 2016 Newsletter November 2016 Civic AssociationC

Water Updates: Aquatic Plants, Algae, and Bacteria by Bill Russell Bobby Dodd Scholarship Fund by Janis Stapleton

Introducing Your New Board Members A Vestige of the Town of Burton by Mike Maffett and Franklin, TN, respectively, and a company’s manufacturing industry The first land deed in Rabun County was recorded in 1820. off Bridge Creek Road), located four miles southeast of the At the LBCA annual meeting son, Sam, who is in Brevard, NC. representatives since 1972; serving as In those distant times, it was the responsibility of the parents to former town. in June, two new board members one the company’s sales and marketing educate their children, meaning education was spotty at best. Janis C. In 1928-29 a new brick school was built to serve the Burton were elected. Two new officers representatives since 1982; and also, The first formal school was built in 1873 in Rabun Gap and from Community. It served grades 1-8 and contained two large were also elected: Janis Stapleton serving as a company director as well as that beginning, supported both by the county and the state, a classrooms. In 1938-39 a second brick building was constructed Stapleton as our new president the company’s Secretary/Treasurer network of local schools was constructed over the next thirty- which contained an auditorium/gymnasium and additional and Ron Majors as our new vice M y h u s b a n d , since 1989. five years. The schools had to be within walking distance of classrooms. School consolidation began in earnest in the 1950’s president. Jimmy, and I along Finally, I spend as much time as I their pupils, leading to dozens of one room school houses and the Burton School was abandoned. As a teenager in the with our three sons can enjoying our sons, their wives and scattered across Rabun, most of which doubled as Baptist early 1960s, I distinctly remember seeing it empty. Curiously, the and now, their my six grandchildren, all of whom give Churches. Sam D. King families, have buildings were sold to a private individual who replaced the me a lot of joy and pleasure. I’m now The town of Burton has been reduced to a memory. shingle roofs with metal (the only reason they are still standing) Having been born enjoyed our home spending more time on Lake Burton, Before 1918 the town could boast 200 residents, a post office, on the lake since we first purchased our and used the buildings to store fodder, hay, and corn. Of late, in Atlanta and being not only enjoying the lake with family and two general stores. The only physical evidence of the town the property has passed into different hands. familiar with this property in 1987. We have been active and friends, but also being of service to remaining is the small Burton Cemetery on Blalock-Goldmine area from the mid members of the LBCA since 1988, and I the LBCA. Road. While there are rumors of The two buildings now are in 1960s on, I had have served as a director since 2004. others, they have likely returned to a state of advanced decay. They always hoped to Our primary residence is in Leigh forest. An additional remnant is are built of brick. A veritable have at least a part Cornelia, Georgia where I have been Hale Welch hidden, the steel bridge built over jungle of privet, wisteria, briars, time residence in Rabun County. That active in civic and charity work since we the Tallulah River in 1899, but it is poison ivy, fallen limbs, and trees dream came true in the late 1980s when moved there in 1972. I am often M y h u s b a n d submerged under the lake. A few surround them. Although the my wife Betty and I, along with another referred to by my family as a “pro- Spencer and I, both years ago, scuba divers tried to windows are largely gone, the couple, built a cabin on Lake Rabun. We fessional volunteer,” which is fine Atlanta natives, locate it, but were unsuccessful interiors are fairly dry, preserving sold in the early 1990s and decided that because my roles in various community have a history of due to poor visibility. the blackboards, much of the lake life. Our first if we were ever to have the opportunity organizations have been very rewarding. There are a few peripheral plastered walls, and the date was water to reside in the area again, Lake Burton vestiges of the former Burton gymnasium with its stage and Just to mention a few of my skiing 36 years ago on Lake Lanier. We would be at the center of our focus. Community, such as gold mining mounts for basketball boards. favorites, I have served in leadership and fell in love with Lake Burton and finally tailings, an earthen flume along Entering the gymnasium by I was employed in the mortgage teaching roles at First Baptist Church in purchased a home in 2000. Our lake Dick’s Creek, and the concrete an old wooden door standing half finance, securities, and insurance world Cornelia since we first moved there, as house is at the entrance to Governor’s The interior of the Burton community school gymnasium and foundations of a stamp mill by ̶ open is an eerie experience. Once for most of my career, which up until well as director of Camp Agape, First Cove at the north end of the lake and is auditorium now in an advanced state of decay. Dickenson Branch, but the mining inside, surrounded by the space of 1999 involved quite a bit of travel, but Baptist’s summer camp for children mainly a summer house. I am an ended as the lake filled in 1918. Curiously, there is another piece the gym, with its skylight windows overhead, one can imagine after that time, the travel component recommended by DFACS, from 1981 interior designer and have my own until 1997. of the Burton Community that is still with us, but of which very the laughter of children and the echo of a bouncing ball. Some was not nearly as demanding, so we boutique firm, LHW Designs, Inc., of the blackboards are intact and several slat benches lay among I have held leadership roles in Boy few folks are aware. began to look toward a future that specializing in residential design. piles of corn husks and sheets of metal roofing. A cardboard Scouts of America since 1974, mostly Just off Charlie Mountain Road, where it intersects with included Lake Burton. I have enjoyed a number of sign on a front door reads “Admission, seventy-five cents.” The during the time when our sons were Bridge Creek Road stand the crumbling remains of the Burton In 2003 we began construction on projects on Lake Burton, which is School. In the late 19th century, schools had to be built within oddest of all is the decaying form of an upright piano standing growing up, and I remember this as a fun always fun for me as it is where my heart what became our full time residence in walking distance of the students. Fortunately, in 1914 an in an anteroom. time for our whole family. I was one of is. We come to the lake for renewal, the spring of 2004 on Charlie Mountain. extensive survey of the forty-three Rabun County Schools was the founding members and held relaxation, and especially to spend time The Burton schools are the largest historic buildings left The property overlooks Timpson Cove, performed. Photographs of most of the schools and their leadership roles in Prevent Child Abuse with family and friends. Spencer is a standing in west Rabun, perhaps even the entire county. and to the north, the spectacular view of students can be found online. There is a picture of the original Habersham (PCAH) since its inception physician at Piedmont Hospital. Our However, once you get away from the lakes, west Rabun has a Waterfall Club. Although we kept a Burton School taken in 1914. It sat on a low hill, had a single in 1991, and in 1997, I was very honored children, both grown and married, live tenuous sense of community. White County has the Hardman residence in Atlanta for the next three or room, divided by a curtain, fifty feet of blackboard, four maps, to be the first recipient and the name- in Brookhaven and come to the lake Farm and the Pottery Museum, while Persimmon held on to its four years, we were effectively full time and a library of 100 books (unusual). It had an enrollment of sake of the annual “Janis C. Stapleton often. We have one grandson, 2 years school turned community center. Even tiny, unincorporated residents above the lake from that time seventy-eight. Half the students were barefoot. Like most of Power of Prevention” award presented old, who is a great joy. We love our Batesville has preserved its old school. It is disappointing to see on. I retired in late 2011 and am now these rural schools, it doubled as a Baptist Church on Sunday. by Prevent Child Abuse Georgia to a boathouse dinners with family and historical legacies lost, but the preservation of historic buildings involved in various church, community member of PCAH for outstanding When Georgia Power bought out the inhabitants of is always difficult, particularly in low density areas with a lack of and commercial activities in this area. friends, sharing in the bounty of the service. season, as well as long walks in the Burton, the former residents dispersed. The gold was gone and community focus. Such efforts require dedication, organ- the great forests had been largely clear cut. The lake covered the Betty and I have two daughters, In the business world, I help Jimmy woods with our two labs. We feel very ization, and money. The Rabun County Historical Society Elizabeth and Catherine (and a total of in the family business, Habersham Metal blessed and fortunate to be part of the best bottom land. The children who stayed were absorbed into acknowledges this, but their funding is limited. I am afraid only five grandchildren) who live in Nashville Products Co., serving as one of the Lake Burton community. the existing schools such as Powell Gap (marked by a cemetery time will tell if the Burton schools can be saved. Lake Burton Lake Burton Civic AssociationC Newsletter November 2016 Newsletter November 2016 Civic AssociationC The 2016 Tour of Homes Tour of Homes Continued . . . Four of our lake neighbors volunteered to share their homes for this year’s biennial home tour, Special thanks to all of the volunteers who made the tour possible. which benefited the three volunteer fire departments that protect our lake properties. Clustered at Leigh Welch and Cathy Groome worked with Pat Leake to recruit the homeowners. Becky Callahan and Janis Stapleton took care of logistical Calendar the northern end of the lake, the homes are owned by Julie and Tom Hislop, Robin and Archie Lowe, details. Ranny Whitney organized our pontoon boat armada and of Events Beatty and Mike Maffett, and Cheryl Yancey. We are very grateful to these generous neighbors for recruited the volunteer firemen who were stationed at each dock to assist allowing us to tour their lovely homes and help us raise money for our volunteer fire departments. in loading and unloading and directing traffic and parking at Murray Cove. Because we are providing more Pat Leake recruited and organized the home captains, hosts, and content in our newsletter, the LBCA hostesses. Toall the home captains, hosts and hostesses, and boat donors Calendar of Events is no longer Hislop Lowe Maffett and drivers who made the day a great success . . . we couldn’t have done it included. The events page on our without you! All of these efforts helped to raise $9,700 for our volunteer website(www.lbca.net )always fire departments. contains the most up-to-date information about upcoming The weather the morning of the LBCA Tourof Homes was great - but at association and community events. around 1 PM, a large thunderhead caused a true downpour. This caused On the LBCA website home page, some confusion and wet boat rides back to Murray Cove, but it didn’t rain click Events | LBCA Calendar . . . or at the north end of the lake where the homes were located. Most follow this link: everyone was able to complete the tour and we understand that even those who were drenched returning to their cars eventually dried out. http://lbca.net/events-all Thanks to all for your support. The Hislops purchased a small The Lowes decided to sell their The Maffett’s original home of Lake Burton fishing camp, built in the previous Lake Burton home because 1,200 square feet was well loved by the 1960s and enjoyed two summers in it they were approached by a realtor family for twenty years. When they before deciding to renovate in 2014. friend who had a client who wanted to decided that they needed more space The Lake Burton Walkers They were drawn to the cottage by its purchase it. In order to make the deal they decided that they wanted to The Lake Burton Walking Club has about thirty-five easy road access, gently sloped lot with possible, he persuaded the owners of a preserve a feeling of “intimacy with members with six to ten people on each monthly hike. lots of pine trees and picturesque property with expansive lake views to the water” and incorporated an open We do creek hikes and mountain hikes, from easy to views and sunsets. They preserved a sell it to the Lowes. They made use of format design with double telescoping moderately difficult. Recent hikes have included Mount number of beautiful architectural antique heart pine lumber from doors which make two sides of the Yonah, Panther Creek, Pickens Nose, Rabun Bald, and features from the original house - such Massachusetts, granite from High- house open to become part of the Blood Mountain. as columns, ceiling beams, the stone lands North Carolina, and old hand outdoor living space. An old bunk fireplace hearth, and garden plants - to hewn beams from an Amish barn in house was enlarged to become the preserve the feel of the old cottage, Kentucky to create a home that the fourth bedroom and is connected to while, at the same time, creating lots of architect describes as more of an the main house by a large pavilion that additional space for entertaining English country house than a typical holds a grill area and play space for family and friends. lake house. inclement weather. Yancey Cheryl Yancey wanted a home designed for year-round entertaining and house parties. She describes herself as a “magpie” and loves collecting antiques. These collections of Our group is open to LBCA members, friends, and black forest carvings, Staffordshire figures, majolica, family. If you want to join us for a hike, you are American Indian artifacts, and paintings define the personality welcome – no obligations, but to be of good cheer. If of her home. Her five-bedroom home is more formal than you are interested in being on the email list to receive many lake homes but with its generous porches and mountain notices of upcoming walks, please email Nolan Leake vistas it is most definitely a lake retreat. at:[email protected] . Lake Burton Lake Burton Civic AssociationC Newsletter November 2016 Newsletter November 2016 Civic AssociationC The 2016 Tour of Homes Tour of Homes Continued . . . Four of our lake neighbors volunteered to share their homes for this year’s biennial home tour, Special thanks to all of the volunteers who made the tour possible. which benefited the three volunteer fire departments that protect our lake properties. Clustered at Leigh Welch and Cathy Groome worked with Pat Leake to recruit the homeowners. Becky Callahan and Janis Stapleton took care of logistical Calendar the northern end of the lake, the homes are owned by Julie and Tom Hislop, Robin and Archie Lowe, details. Ranny Whitney organized our pontoon boat armada and of Events Beatty and Mike Maffett, and Cheryl Yancey. We are very grateful to these generous neighbors for recruited the volunteer firemen who were stationed at each dock to assist allowing us to tour their lovely homes and help us raise money for our volunteer fire departments. in loading and unloading and directing traffic and parking at Murray Cove. Because we are providing more Pat Leake recruited and organized the home captains, hosts, and content in our newsletter, the LBCA hostesses. Toall the home captains, hosts and hostesses, and boat donors Calendar of Events is no longer Hislop Lowe Maffett and drivers who made the day a great success . . . we couldn’t have done it included. The events page on our without you! All of these efforts helped to raise $9,700 for our volunteer website(www.lbca.net )always fire departments. contains the most up-to-date information about upcoming The weather the morning of the LBCA Tourof Homes was great - but at association and community events. around 1 PM, a large thunderhead caused a true downpour. This caused On the LBCA website home page, some confusion and wet boat rides back to Murray Cove, but it didn’t rain click Events | LBCA Calendar . . . or at the north end of the lake where the homes were located. Most follow this link: everyone was able to complete the tour and we understand that even those who were drenched returning to their cars eventually dried out. http://lbca.net/events-all Thanks to all for your support. The Hislops purchased a small The Lowes decided to sell their The Maffett’s original home of Lake Burton fishing camp, built in the previous Lake Burton home because 1,200 square feet was well loved by the 1960s and enjoyed two summers in it they were approached by a realtor family for twenty years. When they before deciding to renovate in 2014. friend who had a client who wanted to decided that they needed more space The Lake Burton Walkers They were drawn to the cottage by its purchase it. In order to make the deal they decided that they wanted to The Lake Burton Walking Club has about thirty-five easy road access, gently sloped lot with possible, he persuaded the owners of a preserve a feeling of “intimacy with members with six to ten people on each monthly hike. lots of pine trees and picturesque property with expansive lake views to the water” and incorporated an open We do creek hikes and mountain hikes, from easy to views and sunsets. They preserved a sell it to the Lowes. They made use of format design with double telescoping moderately difficult. Recent hikes have included Mount number of beautiful architectural antique heart pine lumber from doors which make two sides of the Yonah, Panther Creek, Pickens Nose, Rabun Bald, and features from the original house - such Massachusetts, granite from High- house open to become part of the Blood Mountain. as columns, ceiling beams, the stone lands North Carolina, and old hand outdoor living space. An old bunk fireplace hearth, and garden plants - to hewn beams from an Amish barn in house was enlarged to become the preserve the feel of the old cottage, Kentucky to create a home that the fourth bedroom and is connected to while, at the same time, creating lots of architect describes as more of an the main house by a large pavilion that additional space for entertaining English country house than a typical holds a grill area and play space for family and friends. lake house. inclement weather. Yancey Cheryl Yancey wanted a home designed for year-round entertaining and house parties. She describes herself as a “magpie” and loves collecting antiques. These collections of Our group is open to LBCA members, friends, and black forest carvings, Staffordshire figures, majolica, family. If you want to join us for a hike, you are American Indian artifacts, and paintings define the personality welcome – no obligations, but to be of good cheer. If of her home. Her five-bedroom home is more formal than you are interested in being on the email list to receive many lake homes but with its generous porches and mountain notices of upcoming walks, please email Nolan Leake vistas it is most definitely a lake retreat. at:[email protected] . Lake Burton Civic AssociationC Newsletter November 2016

25th Annual Golf Tournament by Ron Majors The 25th Annual LBCA Golf Tournament was again a very successful, fun- filled event for the record setting 120 participants at the Waterfall Club course. Over $12,000 was raised to provide support for our volunteer fire departments. After the spirited competition the following foursomes emerged as winners: FLIGHT A 1st Place: Jordan Adair, Cort Adair, Jason Coolick, Scott Alterman 2nd Place: Phil Sadler, Steve Wray, Doug Bryant, Vernon O’Neil FLIGHT B 1st Place: Ross George, Gordon Buchmiller, Chip Groome, Chip Davidson 2nd Place: Bruce Woodward, Tom Heald, Ken Graves, Grant Grayson FLIGHT C 1st Place: Whit Yates, Steven Mathews, Russell Ivey, Ron Thompson 2nd Place: John Jerger, Rick Jerger, Justin Jerger, Joe Jerger FLIGHT D 1st Place: Jim Farley, Peggie Rhodes, David Allen, Brad Simmons 2nd Place: Dennis Stowers, Larry Johnson, Fred Stowers, Arlin Smith FLIGHT E 1st Place: Jon McMillan, Jerry Conrad, Bob Moore, Lynn Putnam 2nd Place: Bill Matthews, Jeff Rodbell, George Gerakitis, Mark Shaw

Prizes were awarded for 1st and 2nd place finishes in each flight, closest to the hole on the par 3 holes, and longest drive. All participants were rewarded with a delicious lunch prepared by the Waterfall Club staff. Thanks to all the LBCA board members and their spouses, sponsors, patrons, raffle donors, players, the Waterfall Club staff, and all others who helped make this year’s tournament a solid success. Special thanks to Becky and Tom Callahan, George and Libba Pickett, Katherine Grice, Janis and Jimmy Stapleton, Joyce Jordan, Bill and Jan Bomar, Kent and Elaine Gustafson, Randall and Martha Ramsey, and Sandi Majors for their tournament day help. Hole Sponsors Anchorage Boat Dock····· Janet Chapman Clay Contracting Bill and Jill Dahlberg Vicki Darrah Bill and Linda Farr Fulcrum Equity Partners (Jeff Muir)· Habersham Metal Products Company (Jim and Janis Stapleton)· Harry Norman Realtors Mountain Patrol Half-Hole Sponsors Frank Bachelder··· Julie Barnett – Harry Norman Realtors Bill and Jan Bomar Tom and Becky Callahan Vic and Barbara Cavanaugh···· Deal’s Appliance Service Don and Merry Faulk Kent and Elaine Gustafson Habersham EMC Evelyn Heald···· Bill and Cynthia Heidecker Bob and Becky Hunter Sid and Martha Kollme Nolan and Pat Leake Matthews Furniture and Design (Steven Matthews)··· Bruce and Anne Merrill George and Libba Pickett United Community Bank Tom and Valerie Usilton· Cynthia Whitney – RE/MAX of Rabun· Cheryl Yancey Patrons David and Margie Burroughs···· Dave and Ann Culley Cupboard Café Diversi Family Drexler Shower Door and Custom Glass Ron and Sandi Majors··· Jim and Susan Shepherd H&E Automotive John and Jean Hatfield Donations and Gifts Darrah and Company·· Dearing Antiques Habersham Hardware Lake Burton Civic Association··· Southern Pie Company Springer Mountain Water Stonewall Creek Vineyards The Hollow Log Frame Shop···· Tiger Mountain Vineyards Waterfall Club Wild Berry Cottage Wood’s Furniture and Gift Shop