SPRING/SUMMER 2011Newsletter of the Lake Rabun Association, Inc.

No, not what your house cost, or how much your grocery bill is, or how much you pay in taxes….(not to mention the price of gas at Hall’s!)…but the experience of the lake, the beauty of the mountains, swimming, skiing, cocktail cruising with friends or reading on your dock. We are so lucky to share our lake with family and friends as well as members of the greater community.

This year our Lake Rabun Foundation (LRF) will pass the $1,000,000 mark in charitable giving to those in need in Rabun County. For an organization started in 1987 with a $1000 donation for four years to one college bound student, that’s quite an accomplishment! Your huge generosity over the past 24 years has made these gifts possible.

When LRF chose the first recipient, Georgia in-state college tuition was approximately $5500 per year. Now that same education costs approximately $20,000 per year, and we are supporting 5-7 smart capable students to reach the dream of a college education with a $2000 scholarship each year. For many of these families, college for their children, something that we almost take for granted, would be impossible without our support.

We have received county wide recognition for these scholarships, along with the many other donations we make to the needy. The past few winters have been especially difficult for Rabun County residents. Our members responded to the request for help with large quantities of both food and money.

Through the generosity of so many members and the careful stewardship by Director Buz Stone since its inception, the Lake

Rabun Fund has a corpus of $353,000. Your LRA officers are working with Buz to broaden the involvement of additional leaders to assist him as we plan for a renewed focus on giving back and reaching even higher. The Fund will be setting new goals for growing the corpus and reaching out to you, not only for financial support but also for new ideas to make the LRF more valuable and effective in the community.

To that end, please support the Lake Rabun Association and join us for all the activities planned by your Trustees. Thanks to all of you for making another Lake Rabun summer special for so many of us. We look forward to seeing you at the Memorial Day meeting and brunch!

Happy Summer 2011!

Lisa LonginoLRA President

NOTe: The violent weather that recently passed through “Shangri-La”, as Fred Stewart called our lakes, brought into sharp focus the fragility of life and limb with its destructive powers. Although most of our Lake Burton neighbors had their homes insured; insurance won’t replace those whose lives were lost in the storms. Many local folks lost all their possessions. Please remember them when you support the LRA and contribute to the Lake Rabun Fund.

How much is your Lake Rabun experience worth to you?

Lake Rabun AssociationMembership Directory

2011-2012

New Directories will be available for pickup at the Memorial Day Meeting & Brunch on Sunday May 29th

Please make plans to pick up your directories at the meeting!

Delivery to your neighbors will save the LRA unnecessary postage!

Got Wine?We are excited to offer a Mystery Wine Grab event this

year at the Flea Market and Auction on June 18th. We’re expecting a total of 100 bottles of wine, ranging in value from $20-$100 per bottle. So far, we have two wonderful cases of wine from France, Italy, Australia and California. We’d like to ask our LRA members to please consider donating a bottle or two from your wine cellar or favorite wine store to this fun event. everyone is eligible to participate on the day of the Flea Market (and into the evening) by paying $20 per cork. each cork is numbered to a corresponding numbered bottle of wine—so you’ll end up with a $20 bottle or possibly a $100 bottle or somewhere in between! It’s a win-win for everyone and the proceeds go to a great cause. Please contact Laura Rhodes (rhodeslaura@bellsouth.net) or Craig Kettles (craigkettles@me.com) to make arrangements.

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The Lake Rabun AssociationP.O. Box 490

Lakemont, Georgia 30552

Officers and Trustees 2010-2011

OfficersPresident - Lisa Longino

Vice President - Joe MimsSecretary-Treasurer - Ridley Williams

TrusteesChairman - Nan Troutman

Assistant Chairman - Ron HinsonBob Clinkscales (3)Sherry Cohen (1)Kelly Cowan (2)

Michael Crowe (3)Donna Kay Deas (1)Phillip Dunklin (2)Dan Dunwoody (2)

Lee evans (3)Roger Harrison (2)James Jernigan (1)Tommy Lines (1)

Jenny McClure (2)Michael McGaughey (3)

Bob Pledger (2)Laura Rhodes (1)Linda Sewell (1)

David Stromquist (2)Mike Swink (1)

Connie Thompson (3)Belle Voyles (3)

David Watson (3)

( ) Years left to serve

LRA Foundation - Buz Stone

Lake Rabun Pavilion Fund - Rick Asbill

Lake Rabun Pavilion Operations - Kirk Knous

Like many of you, I read The Clayton Tribune, when it comes in the mail. But unlike many, I don't stop after the Police Blotter. I scan further into the pages and frequently find a familiar name or face—the name and/or photo of one of our scholarship students—either doing well in college or, after graduation, returning to Rabun County and working in the community. You can be proud of the fact that, since the LRA Foundation started in 1987, we have provided 85 scholarships to Rabun County students to go to college—a total of $592,000. When added to the other charitable and community causes (most recently Celebrate Clayton and Rabun County Little League) the total amount we have “given back” to the community is $962,000, as of December, 2010. This summer, we will pass the $1 million mark. Continue this generos-ity by remembering the Foundation as a part of your charitable giving and estate planning.

Thank you, Buz Stone, Director

Lake Rabun Foundation NewsMilestone of $1 Million in Community Giving in 2011

Pass In Review:

Where to See the Wooden Boat Parade each 4th of July for the past 32 years, Lake Rabun has celebrated our nation’s birthday

with the Wooden Boat Parade. each year, for the past 7 years, one of the best places to watch has been at the “Pass in Review” (PIR). The PIR began as an answer to a question: “Where is the best place to watch the Wooden Boat Parade?” The obvious answer was at the Methodist Church boat house, AKA “Boat Church”, and another great tradition began.

From the dam, the Wooden Boat Parade processes down alternating sides of the lake year-to-year, but one constant remains—it always passes in front of the Boat Church boat house. Truly, this is the place to be.

With patriotic music playing, folks cheering and clapping, and the spirit of the day fully on display, what’s not to like? This past year, we had about 60 folks, a number of whom are “re-peat customers” who have made the PIR a 4th of July family tradition.

On Sunday the 3rd of July, 2011 the Wooden Boat Parade will kick off at 10:00 AM from the dam. The Boat Church boat house will open for business immediately following the comple-tion of Boat Church. There is no better place to watch; there is no finer group to be with.

Patriotic music, refreshments, and a running narrative of the parade all combine to make the PIR a most special event. Come join us for the 8th annual PIR.

Bring your friends, bring your spirit, and spread the word. No reservations necessary. See you there!

Regards,Alan Price

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This year’s theme says what we’re all about—giving back to the community. Our largest fundraiser is rapidly approaching. The 2011 Flea Market and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The one-day event will include: the Bargain Barn, Collector’s Corner, Jewelry, the Grill and Silent Auction items. The evening event will include a catered Cocktail Party and Live Auction beginning at 7 p.m.

It’s time to clean out your attics and basements—please call Thad Warren (404-237-7203) for Atlanta pickup and Kelly Cowan (706-212-0668) for local pickup and storage information. In addition, please consider donating antiques, artwork, vacation homes, special tickets to sporting events or other activities, gift certificates for goods and services, or any other items that would appeal to our lake community. This year we have some exciting new items—a mystery wine grab that consists of 100 bottles of wine, progressive dinners on the lake, a Scrabble night, Braves tickets (3rd row behind the dugout), Thrashers tickets in the glass, UGA football tickets, vacation homes and much more!

This fundraiser takes lots of time, energy and volunteers. Please consider helping in some way and contact Kelly Cowan or Laura Rhodes NOW.

PaddlesThis year’s themed item is paddles,

graciously donated by Hall’s Boathouse. These have been painted, stained, and decorated by our own talented LRA members. Be sure to view all of these on display in the Silent Auction and be ready to bid on that special one for your boathouse or lakehouse.

RaffleThis year’s raffle is a fabulous trip to

Las Vegas—refer to the enclosed flyer for all of the details and buy your raffle tickets NOW! Tickets can be purchased online at www.lakerabun.org.

Bargain BarnThe Bargain Barn will be housed in the

old pavilion at Hall’s Boathouse and will be full of housewares, paperback books, toys, games and bric-a-brac. Come early to get the best selection!

Collector’s CornerThe Collector’s Corner will be located

in the lower level of the pavilion. It will have indoor and outdoor furniture, sporting goods, hardback books, paintings, collectibles and special items of interest.

The GrillGrab lunch and a cold drink while

you’re shopping and bidding. The Grill will be located outside by the front entrance of the pavilion.

JewelryBling at Lake Rabun! The Jewelry

Committee has been working hard preparing for this new addition to the Flea Market. There is a varied assortment of rings, belt buckles, tie clasps and

watches suitable for men, women and children. The collection of earrings (pierced and clip-on), bracelets and necklaces covers the gamut from the young and funky to hidden treasures for ball gowns. Looking for jean jewelry

or sterling? We have it! Need Hawaiian beads and baubles for the next costume party? We can fix you right up! We’re still collecting jewelry. Contact Betsy Bairstow Morse in Atlanta (404-252-2700 or 404-245-5343) or Barbara Roper in Lakemont (706-782-4682 or 404-312-2433) to make arrangements. We’re also providing replacement batteries in watches, repairing broken safety chains and cleaning dull jewelry. Please bring your jewelry donations to the Memorial Day meeting at the pavilion. These are great deals so plan to load up on some rare finds. We have something for everyone.

Cocktail PartyYou will not want to miss the

party of the Summer! The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with an open bar, a tempting catered cocktail buffet, and a new Heads or Tails event. This year we are excited to have fabulous wine donated by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, beer donated by Sweetwater Brewery, and plenty of liquor for those mixed drinks. Select Silent Auction items will be available for bidding and the Mystery Wine Grab will be offered while you are enjoying cocktails.

Then, a spirited game will kickoff the Live Auction. This year’s Live Auction will offer items like you’ve never seen before! Come ready to eat, drink and bid, bid, bid—all for a great cause. Look for your invitation by mail and an evite in May.

Mark your calendars now for this event. Let’s show the local community what we’re truly about at Lake Rabun and give back to those in need. And, bring your cash, checkbooks, MasterCard and Visa to pay for all of your purchases! Please contact Kelly Cowan (kelly22mac@hotmail.com) or Laura Rhodes (rhodeslaura@bellsouth.net) with any questions and/or to volunteer.

Lake Rabun Gives Back

Lake Rabun Association

Boater Safetyand

Certification Class

When: Saturday,June25th(9a.m.–12noon)Where: PavilionDownstairsWho: Allageswelcome

LUNCH PROVIDED

GIVEAWAYS

FREE The LRA Boater Safety Committee will be host-

ing the 2nd Annual Boater Safety and Certification Class at the Pavilion Saturday, June 25th starting at 9:00 a.m. This DNR-led class was a hit last sum-mer, and we expect great participation and atten-dance this year. The class, led by Chad Chambers of the DNR, covers specific safety guidelines as well as general operational safety tips. each at-tendee will be given the opportunity to take a short test at the end of the class and those passing will be awarded “CeRTIFICATION” status. Last year we had a number of 12-to-15 year-olds be-come Certified at the class, but we also enjoyed attendance from many others simply hoping to learn more about general safety on the lake.

This is a fun, relaxed format and Chad is a great teacher. everyone who took the test at the end of the class last year passed and became “CeRTI-FIeD” and earned the additional distinction in the LRA SAFeTY BOATeR CLUB. This year we will be giving out cool tee-shirts and other giveaways to those who attend the whole class and pass the test at the end.

LOUIE’s PIZZA will be offered FREE OF CHARGE.

Come join the LRA SAFETY BOATER CLUB !!!

CPR Class OfferedLake Rabun Association Boater Safety Committee is offering a

free CPR Class at the PavilionSaturday, July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be provided.

Lakemont-Wiley Fire Department personnel and Boater Safety Committee member Michael Crowe will lead the class.

This class is part of a continuing education initiative to our members in hopes of further cultivating a safe and enjoyable lake experience.

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911 Boat House SignsBoat house signs with the 911 address are now available through

Michael Crowe (706-782-4438 or beargap@windstream.net). Having your 911 address displayed on your boat house is critical to timely response by the Fire Department and DNR. The wood signs are $50 installed and are color matched to the boat house. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Lakemont-Wiley Volunteer Fire Department.

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2nd Annual Memorial Day Membership BrunchStay around after the membership meeting on Sunday

morning for fun and fellowship with your Lake Rabun family. Our lunch with be catered by Tallulah Gorge Grill complete with Bloody Marys and Mimosas for adults and soft drinks for the kids. Last year’s event was enjoyed by all.

Lake Rabun Clean-upThe annual Lake Rabun Clean-Up Day is planned for

Friday, June 10. Meet around 8:00 a.m. at Hall’s ready to help beautify the lake! Contact Bob Clinkscales at 770-789-7299 for additional information.

4th of JulyOur 4th of July celebration is packed with activities which

are sure to please. The weekend starts off on Friday afternoon with the annual LRA Golf Tournament at the Orchard Golf Club. Saturday morning we will hold our 5th Rabun Ramble road race which includes 5K and 10K distances. After the race you should be ready for an evening BBQ catered by the Dillard House along with bluegrass music provided by “The Foxfire Boys”. On Sunday morning, don’t miss the beautiful wooden boats on parade as they cruise along the shoreline. Our celebration culminates Sunday evening with a fabulous Fireworks display from the earthen dam.

Lakemont University and BingoWe will continue to encourage a life of learning with

lectures on a variety of interesting subjects. John King has done a great job putting together an educational and fun program. Topics will be posted on the LRA web site. Lakemont University begins at 5 p.m. and Bingo follows at 7 p.m.

LRA Beach MusicBack by popular demand on July 23rd, The Dirk Howell

Band begins at 8 p.m.. This party is always a crowd favorite. It is a great opportunity to invite your friends to join in the fun and showcase our Lake Rabun community.

Labor Day WeekendOn Saturday night we say goodbye to summer with our

last LRA party of the season. Once again the Dillard House will be catering with after dinner music and dancing provided by the Mystery Band. On Sunday, don’t miss the Sunset Serenade featuring patriotic music from 6-9 p.m. in front of Blue Bird Cabin. Watch the sunset, bring a picnic and listen to the whippoorwills!

Joe Mims

What’s Happening This Summer?

See you on the Lake!

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Whippoorwill AwardThe Whippoorwill Award is given to someone in apprecia-

tion for years of volunteer service to preserve and protect the lake community. Please submit your nominations by July 15th to Roses Longino, 2632 Shady Lane, Lakemont, Georgia 30552 or call her, 706-782-4273.

Visit our web site www.lakerabun.org

Have you visited the LRA website lately?• Events List and Calendar• Members’ Only Section• Lake Rabun Weather, and more

Have you logged into the Members’ Only Section?

• On-Line Membership Directory• Update your own family’s information at any time• Bulletin Board – a forum to share thoughts and interests with other Members• On-Line Dues Payment, Event Registration & Fee Payment • Update your user name and password to something you can easily remember

Do we have your e-mail address(es)?• If you are not receiving e-mail from the LRA then we do not have a valid address for you• Please send your preferred e-mail address(es) to admin@lakerabun.org. We can treat your e-mail address as private if you prefer – just let us know. Also, let us know if you need your password to the member section

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Lake Rabun AssociationHemlock Program

As May is here, our lake area weather is in spring mode. Although many of you have been away from your lake home for the winter, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgids (HWA’s) have remained here and have been ac-tive in your Hemlocks through-out the winter. Thus, the infestation continues to spread.

As is the case in healthcare, early detection and treatment is critical. Spring is the prime treatment season to address the Hemlock in-festation and early, proactive treat-ment will insure that your trees do not join the march to early tree mortality

which can occur within 3 to 6 years of initial infestation.

The first step when you return to the lake is to assess the health of all your Hemlocks. Do you see any of the following?

· White woolly egg sacs on the un-derside of branches?

· Gray-green foliage color?· Premature needle drop and thin-

ning of foliage?· Lack of new green growth and gen-

eral loss of vigor?

· Limb die-back starting from the bottom?

· Significant defoliation?

Your expanded LRA Hemlock facili-tator team stands ready to support you in assessing your Hemlocks and to dis-cuss alternatives for treatment. Con-tact one of them today to schedule a no cost, on-site consultation.

For those of you preferring treat-ment by a professional who specializes in helping Hemlocks, several pre-qual-ified professional service providers are listed at Save Georgia’s Hemlocks. They have agreed to “good neighbor”

rates so tell them you were referred by the Save Georgia’s Hemlocks web site to qualify.

For those preferring the “do-it-your-self” approach, your LRA has pur-chased a soil injector which is avail-able to be borrowed. Look on the LRA website for information and how to reserve the injector.

As well, we now have a local Rabun County retail source where the Imidacloprid chemical used to treat mild to moderate infestation can be

obtained. Reeves Farm & Garden Store located at 149 Mills St. (just off S. Main St.) in Clayton has Prokoz Zenith 75 WSP which is the “Imidacloprid 75% concentration in 1.6 oz. water soluble packets for-mulated to treat HWA’s”. The Zenith product is sold as a package contain-ing four 1.6 oz. packets. The current package price is $39.99. As well, Reeves has also agreed to “special order” the Safari product recommended for ap-plication of heavily infested Hemlocks and large Hemlocks with a 22” diam-eter and greater. To special order, con-tact Russell Garner at Reeves on Mon-

day or Tuesday and your chemical can be available for pick-up on Thursday. Please let them know that we (LRA) appreciate their support in obtaining these products.

While you’re assessing your Hem-locks, also look at your adjoining neighbors’ Hemlocks as well and talk to them in case they are not aware of the infestation.

Bob Pledger

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The 5th Annual Rabun Ramble

Road Race will be run on Saturday,

July 2, 2011 at 7:30 a.m. Choose to

run/walk either the 5K or 10K “out

and back” race along Lake Rabun

Road on pristine Lake Rabun.

Start line is at the Pavilion next to

Hall’s Boathouse. Applications and

directions are available on line at

www.rabunramble.com or at Rabun

County Chamber of Commerce soon.

All proceeds help fund scholarships

for Rabun County college students.

Contact Sandy O’Brien (race director)

with any questions at 706-782-7043

or 917-903-8961.

Lakemont University

Summer Semester Schedule“Dancing Mountain City Style”

On June 25th, our own Tommy and Connie Thomp-son will take us back in time to the Mountain City of the 1940’s-1960’s with a class on mountain dancing, includ-ing circle dancing, and of course, buck dancing. There will be demonstrations by the experts and short lessons during which any and all can participate. This is none of that made-for-TV new stuff, but the Real McCoy.

“Lakemont History 102 – Lake Rabun Before 1970 (Part 2)”

On July 16th, we will offer part two of our most popu-lar series to date: Lakemont History 102. We are now in the process of recruiting professors as brilliant as the ones we had last year. So if you would like to share your memories of Lake Rabun before 1970 with the group please contact John King at lu@lakerabun.org.

“Special Treat”August 6th, we are cooking up a special treat. But the

deal hasn’t been inked so we must withhold any an-nouncement. Stay tuned…

Lakemont University is for all ages. Our programs are held at the Pavilion and begin at 5:00 p.m. There is no charge and you are encouraged to bring your kids, neigh-bors, wine, snacks and soft drinks.

We look forward to seeing you back on campus this summer!

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2011 EventsWe have plans for an exciting 2011 Summer and Fall on Lake Rabun! Plan on

a fun-filled year on the lake!

Saturday, May 28th LRA Trustees and Officers Meeting at the Pavilion – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 29th LRA General Membership Meeting and Brunch at the Pavilion – 10:00 a.m.

Friday, June 10th Lake Clean-Up Day. Meet at Hall’s Boathouse – 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 18th Flea Market and Silent Auction at the Pavilion – 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cocktail Party and Live Auction at the Pavilion – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 25th Boater Safety Course at the Pavilion – 10:00 a.m.

Lakemont University – 5:00 p.m. at the Pavilion, Subject “Local Mountain Dancing”

Bingo at the Pavilion – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 1st LRA Golf Tournament at the Orchard Golf Club to benefit the LRA Foundation, Shotgun start TBD

Saturday, July 2nd 5th Annual Lake Rabun Ramble, 5/10 K Road Race starts at the Pavilion at 7:00 a.m.

BBQ & Bluegrass at the Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Music by the “The Foxfire Boys “

Sunday, July 3rd 32nd Annual Lake Rabun Wooden Boat Parade – 10:00 a.m.

The Annual “Pass in Review” at the Methodist Church Boat House will open one hour prior to the scheduled start of the Wooden Boat Parade. All are welcome. Best seat in the house, narration, refreshments, and patriotic music.

Fireworks on the Lake – at Dusk – Boaters review the safety guidelines for departing the event.

Saturday, July 16th CPR Course at the Pavilion – 10:00 a.m. Lakemont University – 5:00 p.m. Bingo at the Pavilion – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 23rd LRA Beach Music Party – 6:00 p.m. Music by the “Dirk Howell Band“

Saturday, August 6th Lakemont University – 5:00 p.m. Bingo at the Pavilion – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3rd LRA Trustees and Officers Meeting at the Pavilion – 9:00 a.m.

Labor Day BBQ, Music by the “The Mystery Band” at the Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4th LRA General Membership Meeting at the Pavilion – 10:00 a.m.

Sunset Serenade at the Blue Bird Cabin – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 25th Day After Thanksgiving Gathering at the Pavilion – 5:30 p.m.

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