Creekwood Resort's well water issue

Melissa and I have tried to keep Creekwood Resort's well water issue under the radar, since currently we are working on this snag with our Senator, State Represented and the Georgia Rural Water Association. 

  

But, some of our customers/friends (being concerned) have asked about what happen?. And so here is a very sort version of what is happening.

2004 we purchased Creekwood and had the well  inspected, passed by White County Health Dept.

2006 Creekwood Resort received notifications from the Georgia EPD. Because we have more than 15 water service connection we would be under EPD jurisdiction.

Now between from 2006 till early 2013 we had been working with the EPD to get what is called a Well ID number. We did requested items like school, larger concrete pad around the well, enclosing the well, chlorine injection system.

The last item requested was the well data sheet from the original well driller. But, because White County Heath Dept. does retain this information on record? We met M&R drilling (the original well driller) fill out and sign a new well data sheet.

  After the new data sheet was reviewed by the EPD, only having 90' of outside packing around the casing instead of the full length of the well 609 feet EPD will not give us our well ID number.  

  

So EPD has instructed us to shut down 7 sites this will put us back under White County Heath Dept. or get fined.

  

So the water is ok to drink for 15 sites but not 22?

This same article will on our blog, link below for further comments

New Years Party 2013

What a blast, with great weather, great peaple, our 8th annual News Years party went with a bang!

Above was the skeet shooting contest on New Year Eve

Then at 6 we open up our new Tornado/work shop for the party

 

 

View before the party.

 

 

 

Then during

Then it got crazy!!

Hope all had a great time. Now it's time to clean up.

This month's hiking article is essentials of hiking with dogs :)

1) This year lots of ticks and fleas (warmer winter) so protect the dog, spray a ahead time. We also use a natural soap that respells tick and fleas that is made and sold here locally, we also sell it at Creekwood.(Shampoochie) from Greenstone Soap Factory

2) Collar/Id a must, choose bright colors for easy ID and never choke chains (dogs can hang up on low lying branch's), and of course ID/rabies tag.

3)Use a light nylon lease, leather is heavy. And we use a waterprof

4) Bring water, do not let them drink from puddles/standing water. We bring frozen water bottles and a Tupperware collapsible bowl.

5) Food, small amounts of energy snacks.

6) Of course police after you dog, bring bagsyou know the rest

7) First aid, if you are going for a long/over night hike then you will need to consult a vet.

I carry twezers, and as always my SPOT unit

8)Clothing, booties, and reflective.

9) Of course a camera!

Tie One on Tyathon

                                                            TIE ONE ON TYATHON

By Gregg Johnson

Saturday March 24^th was a beautiful spring spring day, with trees blooming, birds chirping, and North Georgia  streams flowing clear and cold, with hungry trout searching the riffles for something to eat. Numerous trout fishermen were hiking  and wading the rivers and streams searching for these fish, ready to softly drop an Elk Hair Caddis or Pheasant Tail Nymph  upstream and have it drift down  to one of these waiting fish.

However, there was one group of ardent fly fishermen who were busy with another project, hoping to lend a hand to one of Georgia's premier trout destinations and outdoor recreation facilities.  Yes, these fishermen were giving up their opportunity to fish Dukes Creek, the Chattooga River, the Tacooa River, the Chattahoochee and other lessor known streams in order to provide their support to Smithgall Woods by entering a fly tying contest.

The event, the first annual Tie One On Tyathon,  brainchild of Ron Thomas, well known Nachoochee fly fishing guide, was held at Unicoi Outfitter's Helen shop, and supported  by Unicoi Outfitters, Smithgall Woods, Tie One On, and Georgia DNR. A total of six entered  teams, consisting of two fly tiers for each team, competed assembling small flies from feathers, fur, and thread over  a  time period  from 10 AM to 3 PM with very little time for breaks. Each team was required to tie four popular flies, with a minimum goal of 48 flies completed.  Teams were judged on the total number of flies tied and the quality of one specific fly, the Elk Hair Caddis.  The winning team selected was Jake Darling and        

                                , with a total of  148 flies tied.  The six teams completed a total of 438 flies, and collected a total of  $ 2,568  from sponsors  to be donated to Friends of Smithgall Woods.

All involved had a great time, and thanks to all the team sponsors and workers who helped make this a very successful  event!  All are planning for next year's scheduled Tie One On Tyathon!

Fishing Cherokee Mon 1/16/2012

Any one interested we are meeting here Creekwood Resort at 6.:30. Call for details 706 878 2164

Thanks

Jan, 2012 Monthly News Letter

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Memorial Day Activities

Memorial Day Blast, Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, Unicoi State Park. Relay races, field day activities, campfire,


music concerts and hoe-down. Fun for the whole family! 706-878-2201 x 305.

Healthy Foot Spa, Memorial Weekend Special, May 27 – 30 – Get a 1 hour Whole Body Massage for $60 and we will

give you a free 30 minute Foot Massage. Appointment Recommended 706-892-1030.

“Nature in Action”- Gallery exhibit at Helen Arts Center, May 27, 28 & 29th, 12:00-4:00 p.m., 706-878-3933.

“The Art of Wood”, Art Gallery Exhibit Sautee-Nacoochee Community Center, M-F 9:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sunday

1:00-5:00. Artists Reception May 28th, 6:30-8:00 pm, 706-878-3300.

Hofer’s Biergarten at Hofer’s Bakery will be open Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30. They will have live musical

entertainment. 706-878-8200.

22nd Annual Pig-Out BBQ, Saturday, May 28 , Noon – 5PM. BBQ to benefit White County Fire Station #3. SNCA

campus, 706-878-3300.

Bavarianfest- Saturday May 28, 6:00-11:00 Honoring our Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel. Dance to the

music of Dan Witucki's Band. German food, beer, imported wines and snacks are available for purchase. Festhalle 706-

878-1908.

Visiting Artist Series, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday May 29, Unicoi State Park. Talented artists & craftspeople from

Georgia and surrounding states demonstrate their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. The program

lasts each weekend from Memorial Day Weekend – Mid-November. The artist featured this weekend is Gail Marcengill

(Blacksmith). 706-878-2201 x 305.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Saturday, May 28, 8PM, Unicoi State Park. Musicians perform each Saturday

night from Memorial Day weekend - Mid-November. This Saturday features Benny Allison’s Blue Creek Bluegrass Band

(Bluegrass). 706-878-2201 x 305.

Contra Dance, Saturday, May 28, 6:30-11:00PM Potluck dinner at 6:30- Bring a dish to share. Dancing lessons 7:30.

Contra Dance 8:00-11:00 PM. SNCA. 706-878-3300

Putting for Patriots, fund raiser. Continuing through May 30th, Pirates Cove Miniature Golf Course. Putting for

Patriots is an established annual fund raising event, which supports three pre-screened charities that, as a group,

efficiently serve our wounded, their families and the survivors of fallen military members. This event takes place

each May, culminating on Memorial Day weekend. 706-892-1205.

Alpine Mini-Golf will also be participating in the Putting for Patriots fund raiser through May 30.

706-878-3328.

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In The Band Shell:

Johnny Boyles will be playing Acoustic Guitar on Friday, May 27, from 5PM – 9:30PM.

Ronnie McCort will be performing Country and Oldies Music on Saturday, May 28 from 5PM – 9:30PM.