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Janice Willard, Miss Bulldog , wishes you a Merry Christmas.
LAKE LANIER ISLANDS .... Continued from Page 1
case of Lake Lanier and the proposed sewage disposal into
the lake proper, just what are the possibilities of contamination,
pollution and “the ecology”.
An exhaustive study now may avert the possibility of embarass
ment later and provide the answers necessary that we not be
ensnared by algal overgrowths like Lake Erie, where aquatic
life was totally destroyed on the western side and left desolate
as a recreational paradise. We need to know more before pro
ceeding further in disposing of sewage created by some five
million people.
Another question arises: Would it be best and safest to pipe
the sewage below the dam, then through complete and total
treatment, and finally into the river?
The product would then have several miles to flow, going
through a period of aeration before the water is taken into a
purification or treatment plant, for reuse. This, AS I SEE IT,
is perhaps the better solution.
Christmas Season and Joy in every moment.
LAKE LANIER
Building Supply Co.
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Cumming, Ga.
An 18-hole championship course has been designed to take
maximum advantage of the wooded-lakeside setting. No doubt
it will some day rival the “Masters,” with several of the holes
having over-water carries.
Located between the Inn and the first tee, the clubhouse with
its complete Pro-shop will be geared to fill any and all golfers
needs.
The Golf Course Inn will provide guests with magnificent
views and only a short walk to the first tee, village, beach or
boat docks.
The Lakeside Terrace Restaurant will accommodate 300 to
400 guests.
Visitors will find a unique village with complete services
including a variety of eating facilities, coffee shop - soda bar,
convention food store, post office, launderette, sporting goods,
sportswear boutique, craft-gift shop, photography shop, beauty
parlor, barber shop, island boat tours, public boat docks, and
a large parking area.
For those who prefer to swim or simply lay back and relax
in the sun, there will be a beautiful mile long, white sand beach
with lifeguards. Adjoining the beach will be a lush lawn area,
pavilion, bath house and picnic area.
The lodge will have 250 rooms overlooking the lake, two
restaurants, indoor-outdoor pool, private beach and docks to
complement the spacious private reception and meeting rooms.
150 Rental cabins, each with air conditioning, heating, modern
kitchen and bath, will have easy access to swimming pools,
secluded beaches and docks.
600 Sites, each with water, electricity and nearby rest
rooms will be available for tent, trailer, motor home and pickup
mounted camper use.
450 individual picnic tables with beaches will be conveniently
located on an island specifically set aside for this purpose to
afford privacy, but at the same time easy access to the other
recreational features.
There will be a Motel containing 250 Clean modern rooms.
Facilities will include a 200 bed hotel cafetorium, class
room and athletic fields, serving as an education and learning
facility for hundreds of young persons.
Amphitheater: On the drawing boards is a magnificent am
phitheater in a sylvan, natural setting for presentation of the
living arts, to include shows, pageants, concerts and even ice
shows.
The islands cover 1200 acres and 20 miles of shore line.
Now fully connected by causeway and bridge, the islands are
35 miles northeast of Atlanta.
The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is an instr
umentality of the State of Georgia established by the General
Assembly specifically for developing the islands and thus pro
viding much-needed recreation facilities for the people of Ge
orgia. The Islands, their possible use, the needs of the area
and the market capabilities have all been extensively studied
since the Authorities inception in 1962. Authority planning
calls for the overall development to be financed by a combin
ation of public and private funds, much like an industrial
park scheme where items such as roads and utilities do not
normally attract private investors. It is anticipated that when
the project is complete, about 40 percent of the investment
will be from the public sector, while about 60 per cent will have
been privately financed. The Authority plans a model operation
that coordinates public interest with private enterprise in such
a manner as would be worthy of emulation elsewhere to stim
ulate travel and tourism. The economic and recreational
benefits to the state of Georgia and its inhabitants will be
manifold.
It is expected that some of the facilities will be partially oper
ational for the summer of 1972, and that the entire development
will be completely operational by 1975.
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Jarrelt Manor Major
Georgia Landmark
By John A. Reynolds
Located just a few hundred yards off Highway 123 from
Toccoa, is Jarrett Manor. Scene of Indian Massacres in the
1780’s and many thrilling episodes to follow, this majestic
structure has withstood the ravages of time to become Georgia’s
most appreciated and beloved shrine.
In July, 1955, Jarrett Manor was purchased by the State of
Georgia from Mrs. Mary Jarrett White, first woman voter in
Georgia and owner of the estate.
The first section of this historic house was built by Major
Jesse Walton, Revolutionary soldier and Indian fighter. Being a
great political leader, he is credited with having been the founder
of the first town in Tennessee,
Back in those days the Cherokee Indians plagued the new
settlers, and it is recorded that Major Walton was indeed hated
by them. For, in his hey-day, the Major was considered a most
potent thorn in the side of the Red Man. It is said the Major
was most cruel and provoked the Indians so much as to make him
a ‘‘marked man” for eventual scalping. And, dear readers,
that happened in 1789.
On that fateful day--one of three things happened. Either
Major Walton sent his family to a neighbor’s farm for safety
and stayed behind to do battle with the Cherokees, being supported
T)y a few travelers who were lodging with him. Or, second, he
stood off the Indians while his family and a few friends were
barricaded inside; or, third, he and family were ambused while
working in the fertile bottom lands near his Tugaloo plantation.
An Indian Agent, Joseph Martin, confirmed Walton’ s death
in a letter written from Tugaloo (the Manor’s postal address)
saying that he had been shot in an Indian attack. He wrote,
“Jesse Walton lies at my elbow and will not survive the day.”
Six graves are found on the Manor grounds. They are believed
to be those of Walton, his wife, and four children. Tradition
has it that Walton and his defenders barricaded themselves
within the Manor and held off the Cherokees for four days
and nights, only to lose and be scalped in the process.
After the massacre, and as late as 1818, Jarrett Manor (then
known as Traveler’s Rest) was sold to James Rutherford
Wyly, owner of other North Georgia plantations. Later, the
famous house and plantation was purchased by Devereaux
Jarrett, said to be the “richest man in Tugaloo Valley.” Jarrett
had come to “the valley” as a lad, but grew up to young manhood
as a shrewd businessman and accumulated much land and wealth.
The years rolled on. Travel increased on the road to Jarrett
Manor. Although the house was intended as a private abode,
Devereaux Jarrett found that the home was too inviting to be
passed up by the weary traveler who sought shelter, food and
protection from the marauding Indians. Hence, the sprawling
90-foot-long home with the 90-foot-longporch was soon to become
known as a retreat.
As Devereaux Jarrett became more famous, so did this
“resting place” gain favor and fame along the winding trails
of the regions beyond. Famous men signed the register. Such
names as John C. Calhoun, G. W. Featherstone (noted scientist
and author of England) and Georgia’s war-time Governor of the
State, Joe Brown, were on the guest list. As traffic continued
to Increase, Jarrett opened the doors to the public as a facility
of service to mankind.
The Band Box
- - JOYCE TURNER
From the opening chimes ringing out the beloved carols of
Christmas, to the final notes of “O Holy Night,” our “Time
For Christmas” was just that. . . .a time when we paused to
reflect upon the various moods and meanings of the Holiday
Season. To all of you who joined Mr. T., the Flash of Crimson,
and me last Friday evening for our traditional Christmas Con
cert we express a heartfelt “thank you” and a wish that it
truly was your “Time For Christmas.”
There is no finer way, as far as we are concerned, to wish
you all the love, peace, joy and magnificence of this Holy
season than with music, and the young men and women of the
Flash of Crimson put into their music all those ingredients
for you.
So, from the Sparklers, the Red Flames, and the Flash of
Crimson, as well as Mr. T. and me a very Merry Christ
mas to all of you. . . .our “fans,” our loyal supporters, our
readers and listeners, wherever you are. May 1972 bring your
way the things you most desire, and we will all be on hand to
bring you music that will live and brighten your lives and ring
with promise, as the young people of Forsyth County involved
in the Band Program continue to work toward the goals and obj
ectives which have made our Program stand out these past
few years.
Peace.
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Power Co. Pays Tax
The Georgia Power Company
this weekpresentedtoCumming
and Forsyth checks totaling
$12,723.32, representing the ut
ility’s local property taxes for
1971.
Of the total, Forsyth County
received $11,656.66; the City
of Cumming $1,066.66.
In presenting the tax pay
ments, C. B. Curtis Local Man
ager, said this was part of app
roximately $18,850,000 inprop
erty taxes that will be paid by
the company for the year 1971
to state, municipal and county
governments throughout Ge
orgia.
Earlier in the year, muni
cipal partnership tax payments
PjIfjOILLY
[OBIMAS]
kjT TO YOU
Joy to the World This Holy
Season . . . Happiness to All
Join in the choir and fill the air
with praising voices, celebrating this
wonderful holiday. It’s the season
of well wishing and sincere involve
ment with all your loved ones, the
sharing of our past Christmas treas
ures ... We hope the reflections of
seasons past add joy to the new,
Smallwood Grocery
totaling more than $6,300,000
were made by the company to
the 409 cities, towns and eom
munities with which its partner
ship franchise agreement was in
effect. Under this agreement,
the company pays each munici
pality in which it operates a
percentage of its gross revenue
derived from the sale of elec
tricity for residential and com
mercial uses. These municipal
partnership tax payments are
in addition to property taxes.
The company’s total tax Kill
for 1971, including federal,
state, county and municipal pay
ments, will exceedsss,ooo,ooo.
IMLHJKNY IH COUNTY NEWS, DEC. 23, 1971, SECTION A
FUNERAL NOTICES
HAWKINS-Funeral services
for Jerry Hawkins ofCumming,
age 86, were held December 15,
1971 at Cumming First Baptist
Church at 3 p.m. Officiating
minister Rev. Bob Boling. In
terment in Cumming CityCem
etary.
Survivors include 1 daughter,
Mrs. Mary Jo Shiner of Atlanta;
1 son, John F. Hawkins of Lit
chfield of Arizona; sister-in
law, Miss Polly Dodd of Atlanta;
4 grandchildren; 3 greatgrand
children. Number of nieces
and nephews.
Ingram Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
BENNETT-Funeral services
for Luther L. Bennett of Rt. 4
Cumming, age 71, were held
December 20, 1971 at Beth
lehem Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Officiating ministers Rev.
Herbert Youngblood, Rev. Hoyt
Thompson. IntermentinSawnee
View Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include Mrs. Edith
Mangum Bennett of Cumming;
4 sons Larry Bennett, Norris
Bennett both of Cumming. Ev
erett Bennett of Tucker, Gene
Bennett of Atlanta; 1 daughter
Mrs. Florene Kay of Norcross;
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good wishes
sending your
way . . . with a frosting of thanks.
THE CAKE BOX
Lakeshore Plaza
Gainesville, Ga.
In most grateful
appreciation, we > \
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family all the *
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MARK HEARD
FUEL CO.
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six grandchildren; 2 brothers
Earl Bennett of Alpharetta,
Lucine Bennett of Cumming; 2
sisters Mrs. W.N. Satterfieldof
Canton, Mrs.CharlieFrancisof
Alpharetta; sister-in-law Mrs.
W.W. Bennett of Cumming; Ne
phew Mr. Emory McGinnis of
Alpharetta; number of other
nieces and nephews.
Ingram Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
To you, a heartfelt
wish for a blessed
Christmas. May the
season’s joy shine
your lifetime through.
Merry Christmas From
The NEWS Staff.