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Mainsail 

NEWS & NOTES FROM 

WINDWARD COMMUNITY 

SERVICES ASSOCIATION 

SUMMER 2012 

VOLUME THREE | ISSUE THREE 

THE MAINSAIL IS THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF 

WINDWARD COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (WCSA) 

PLEASE RECYCLE

The Mainsail ■ Summer 2012 

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Helping Families 

Fulfill Their Dreams 

“My goal is to build a relationship of 

confidence and trust with buyers and sellers, 

with listening and helping them make informed 

decisions and protecting their interests 

throughout the real estate transaction.” 

Linda Buckingham 

678-907-7970 

LindaBuckingham@Remax.net 

www.LindaBuckingham.net 

Specializing in Windward, North Fulton & South Forsyth Communities 

Residential, Investment & Second Home Sales 

Accredited Relocation Specialist • Windward Resident

Windward Community 

Services Association 

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

President 

Georgia Barrow 

678-339-0898 

gbarrow@sent.com 

Vice President 

Pat Corkill 

404-680-2392 

patrickcork@comcast.net 

Assistant Vice President 

and Treasurer 

Mike Knottek 

Mknottek@aol.com 

Secretary 

Chris Palmer 

404-402-5918 

cbampalmer@bellsouth.net 

Lake Chair 

Ed Tessaro 

770-410-1981 

etessaro@comcast.net 

Covenants/Modifications 

Chair 

Georgia Barrow 

678-339-0898 

gbarrow@sent.com 

Property Chair 

Pat Corkill 

404-680-2392 

patrickcork@comcast.net 

Communications Chair 

Chris Palmer 

404-402-5918 

cbampalmer@bellsouth.net 

Windward Website 

www.windwardcommunity.org 

Property Manager 

For property/covenants related 

questions, contact 

Maggie Stam 

MStam@cmacommunities.com 

Phone: 404-835-9158 

Fax: 404-835-9200 

Community Management Associates 

1465 Northside Drive, Suite 128 

Atlanta, GA 30318 

Mainsail Newsletter 

Curtis Martin, Editor 

chmartinjr@yahoo.com 

Advertising Information: 

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SAVE THE DATES 

As a reminder, the following are the 2012 

Voting Days. 

Election Type 

Date 

General Primary / Special Election 

July 31 

General Primary / Special Runoff 

August 21 

Special Election 

September 18 

Special Election / Runoff 

October 16 

General / Special Election 

November 6 

General / Special Runoff 

December 4 

Please add these dates to your calendar, 

or cut this article out and stick it on your 

refrigerator. 

Voting for the Georgia State Senate seat for 

the newly redistricted 21st District, which 

includes parts of Cherokee County, Milton 

and Alpharetta (including Windward), will 

be held on July 31, 2012. The two candidates 

running for the District 21 seat are Chip 

Rogers (R) and Brandon Beach (R). 

Windward Community Services encourages 

you to get out & vote! 

NEW DAY AND 

TIME FOR 

WCSA BOARD 

MEETINGS 

By Georgia Barrow — 

President, WCSA 

At the June meeting of the Windward 

Community Services Association Board 

of Directors, it was decided to change our 

meeting day to the fourth Wednesday of 

every month and our new time will be 

6:00 p.m., at Reinhardt College on Old 

Milton Parkway. All meetings are open to 

the members of our community and we 

welcome your attendance. 

If you would like to be on the agenda, 

please contact Maggie Stam, the Windward 

Property Manager, at 404-835-9158. 

INSIDE 

THIS ISSUE 

Lake Committee Report 

8 

Good Neighbors : 

Windward and The Golf 

Club of Georgia 

9 

Windward Really Can 

Rock 

at the Dock 

10 

Lake Windward Yacht 

Club 

11 

Windward Resident 

Returns from Round-The- 

World Sail 

12 

New, Close Place for Wine 

Tastings and Dinners 

14 

Windward Association of 

Retired Men (WARM) 

16 

Windward Residents in 

Top Tennis Competition 

18 

Knock-Out Roses for 

Lunch 

19 

City Center 

20 

What Kind of Mulch 

Should I Use 

24 

windwardcommunity.org ■ Summer 2012 

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WINDWARD PROPERTY REPORT 

By Pat Corkill — WCSA Property Chair 

The summer of 2012 is upon us like a furnace. As this 

article is written we are expecting temperatures of over 

100 degrees for the next few days, followed by high 

90’s. What Mother Nature provided during our first phase 

of the Landscape Master Plan – mild winter, early spring 

temperatures and above average rainfall; she has taken away 

with high temperatures and little rainfall. The new plantings 

have waned and wilted in their first year of growth as they 

become established. We always had a plan in place for watering 

by water truck for the hot summer months of July, August and 

September; but we have needed to implement it much earlier 

than expected. The new landscape is stressed but holding on as 

we continue to monitor the progress. The plants selected and 

installed will require very little water once they are established. 

We just need to aid them a little more in these times of 

drought. 

The second phase of the Master Landscape Plan is under way, 

which will hopefully wrap up the planting upgrades on all of 

our road shoulders by late fall. 

The boat launch will be getting a new lake wall installed as the 

old one has deteriorated beyond repair over the last 30 years. 

As part of this work, the turf at the pavilion will be replaced, 

the dock repaired & stained, and the parking lot resurfaced & 

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The sports park baseball pavilion has a new roof, the tennis/ 

basketball wall has been painted, and stairs and picnic benches 

have been stained and painted. We are working to upgrade the 

trash enclosures by eliminating the old inadequate wood and 

adding a refreshed staining to the existing synthetic enclosures. 

Many of the enclosures will be moved to new locations where 

they will see more use. 

The City of Alpharetta has begun work on the crosswalk 

linking the boat launch and sports park. The push button 

flasher system that notifies cars in both directions that 

someone is in the crosswalk has been installed. Next the City 

will be installing curb ramps down to a crosswalk, crossing 

Lake Windward Drive. Mid-July is the estimated date of 

completion. 

The landscaping at the Douglas Road roundabout is 

installed and doing well. The City has put the installation of 

landscaping at the Shirley Bridge & Webb Bridge intersection 

on hold until fall brings cooler weather, more conducive 

to planting. This also allows time for the City & Georgia 

Department of Transportation to work on issues regarding 

the newly installed paving. We will continue to work with all 

parties to get this work completed in a satisfactory manner. 

We continue to work at upgrading and maintaining our 

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MODIFICATIONS AND COVENANTS 

COMMITTEE UPDATE 

By Georgia Barrow 

As a volunteer for our Windward community, I have 

served on Windward Community Services Associations 

(WCSA) Board of Directors for seven years and I am 

presently responsible for two committees: the Modifications 

and the Covenants Committees. Most of you know that these 

two committees are responsible for homeowner compliance 

with all existing Windward covenants, use restrictions and 

design guidelines 

We are striving to make the process of applying for a 

modification easier than ever before and with a quicker 

response time. For example, the committee meets for 1st and 

the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The meeting of the 1st 

Wednesday is held at the Golf Club of Georgia so anyone can 

attend. The committee’s members all have extensive real estate 

backgrounds in construction, landscape, design or marketing. 

We are doing more and more of what we call pre-modification 

– before you go out and spend money on plans, stop by and 

talk with us. We can tell you right away if the direction you are 

headed will be approved and in some cases, since we have an 

architect that does all of the reviews, we can make suggestions 

that may save you time and money. 

We also try to act quickly in cases where someone has failed 

to apply but has painters contracted to start. As you are 

aware, not applying and going ahead with a modification can 

mean penalties, and, if you are doing something that would 

not be approved, you may need to make changes after the 

fact. The appropriate forms are on the website at 


Regarding the covenants committee, we try to make sure 

lawns are mowed, mailboxes straightened, homes painted, 

trash picked-up, and that your home is cared for. If you see 

something that you think we may have overlooked, call 

Maggie Stam, our property manager, at Community 

Management Associates at (404) 835-9158, or leave a note 

anonymously on the website. 

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE 

By Chris Palmer — WCSA Communications Committee Chair 

Objectives 

1Provide the most useful 

information and 

features for current 

residents and prospective 

new homebuyers. 

2Improve the transparency 

for the activities and 

initiatives of the WCSA 

Board and various 

committees that support 

the community. 

3Publicize ways our 

property management 

company (CMA) supports 

residents, and encourage 

more website and personal 

communication of 

every type. 

4Be the best community we 

can be by being engaged. 

The WCSA Communications 

Committee focus has been 

on the above objectives 

identified by past WCSA 

President Bill Johnson. We 

do this via our website, www. 

windwardcommunity.org, 

the quarterly publication of 

the Mainsail, and by working 

with CMA along with other 

committees — thus making 

the WCSA forms and 

guidelines for Windward easy 

to know about, find, and use. 

Who Uses the Website? 

The website statistics show good traffic from Windward 

residents and significant referrals from realtor websites, and the 

sold signs around Windward bear that out. 

Residents 

• Do you use the regularly updated calendar? 

• Have you seen the restaurant discount coupons? 

• Did you know you can find most of the requested 

documents (tree removal, modifications) under 

the Community Governance tab? There are some, 

however, like requests for the boat launch fobs, or 

board minutes that are for residents only and require 

you to sign in. 

• Did you see the Rock at the Dock pictures? Residents who 

are signed-in can now access photo galleries from Rock 

at the Dock and from other social organizations, with 

additional galleries to come. Sign-in is required so we can 

protect our privacy — especially for our kids. 

Prospective Buyers/Realtors 

A feature has been added to describe and show on maps 

where each neighborhood is located within Windward 

and linking it to the National Association of Realtors 

website. This provides information to those considering 

relocating to this area. The ready-access to community 

governance documents and other information that assists 

the realtors market in Windward, has also been praised. 

In Our Large Community, How Do You Connect? 

Your secure profile allows you to let others find you by 

searching for residents who have similar interests. Whether it 

is art, gardening, wine tasting, kids groups, or just about any 

other interest — fostering communications for an engaged 

community is the objective. 

Contributors, Committee Members, and 

Suggestions are Welcome. 

The website and the Mainsail encourage you to write about 

your interests & expertise, send photos, or participate in the 

web discussion groups. Future committee plans include: 

continuing to feature interesting Windward people and 

their accomplishments, and keeping you up-to-date on 

activities. Coming soon are web sections for: Windward 

resident-owned businesses, highlights of successful exterior 

modification and home landscape/gardens, and improving 

communication with new residents in order to help them 

more easily join our community. n 

Be sure to create your profile now at 


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LAKE COMMITTEE REPORT 

By Ed Tessaro — WCSA Lake Committee Chair 

Amidst this blistering heat, we hope you’ve all found relief somewhere. In the meantime, 

the Lake Committee has been busy taking care of business out there, starting with the 

hugely fun, Rock on the Dock party in May. Thanks to Martine Zurinskas and her 

Committee of volunteers for their organizational mettle, and the 600+ residents who turned 

out to celebrate our community. 

In June, the transfer to an electronic gate lock at our Boat Launch was completed, replacing 

the very old (and much compromised) lock & key system. First announced six months ago, 

the switch was fairly routine, with a few glitches regarding activation of the new electronic 

passes, or FOB’s. Thanks to neighbors who were patient with us to get it right. As always, 

everything necessary to know about the system, and all lake access, can be found on www. 

windwardcommunity.org. A couple things worth restating here – only one FOB can be issued 

per residence. The rules that apply regarding resident-only access to the lake, and requirements 

for boats launched there are unchanged. As always, be aware. 

Each resident was also sent last month, news of the enhanced Courtesy Officer program in 

effect for Windward. Our Officers are more visible, uniformed, and cover our common areas 

more effectively now, with the use of a small boat, and a higher profile car. The schedule is 

random, and intended to further discourage non-residents 

intending to use our prized amenity as their own. We 

welcome you to introduce yourselves to the Courtesy 

Officer team if you haven’t met previously — they plan 

to do the same. 

As an aside, included below is a resident email received 

weeks into the new system. Always a good thing when 

neighbors involve themselves in “stuff” going on in 

the community. 

“Maggie, 

Please process my application for two kayaks for the 

Windward Lake. If you require any other information 

please let me know. I also want to thank you for the 

FOB initiative. I’d like to report that it is a huge success 

in stopping the outsider traffic in the boat launch area. 

My wife and I have wondered about possible break- 

ins. We live directly behind the parking area and have 

watched over the three years living here multiple outlier 

boats launched. With the new enforcement they’ve 

seemed to mysteriously disappear from the parking lot. 

Frank and Brian have also done a great job explaining 

the new standard but not allowing people to enter 

without proper registration. So congratulations on the 

effort, it is working. Anything I can do to assist please 

feel free to contact me. Warm regards, Andy Goddard” 

General 

• All water testing through 

June delivered normal results. 

We anticipate the summer’s 

extreme heat will produce 

more algae, and are planning 

accordingly. 

• As a reminder —Participate 

in Lake Activities At Your 

Own Risk! 

• Boat Owners: Please 

register your email as a 

boat person (the form can 

be found on our website, 

www.winwardcommunity.org 

for easy access) and be 

included in news you can use 

about water levels, fishing 

particulars, etc.

GOOD NEIGHBORS : 

WINDWARD AND THE GOLF CLUB OF GEORGIA 

On June 19 th , the Board of Directors of the Windward 

Community Services Association met with two 

senior members from The Golf Club of Georgia 

(GCOG) to discuss possible plans for building upon and 

improving the 21-year relationship between GCOG and the 

Windward Community. There are presently more than 100 

Windward residents who are GCOG members, and many of 

them are among the Club’s most active members. 

Every year, GCOG hosts two of the biggest amateur golf 

events in the country in The Georgia Cup, which is played in 

the spring, and The United States Collegiate Championship 

(USCC), in the fall. 

The Georgia Cup invites the reigning US Amateur and British 

Amateur Champions to play an 18-Hole charity match on 

the Lakeside Course. This year’s event took place on April 1st 

and 2nd, the week before the Masters, with many Windward 

residents taking advantage of the complimentary tickets this 

year to see British Amateur Champion Bryden Macpherson of 

Australia manage a 2 & 1 victory over United States Amateur 

Champion Kelly Kraft. 

The USCC will be played Oct. 19-21 on the Lakeside course, 

featuring 15 of the nation’s top collegiate men’s golf teams in 

a 54-hole team and individual completion. Both events raise 

funds through sponsorships from local and national companies 

and benefit the scholarship programs of the Georgia State Golf 

Association Foundation and The Folds of Honor Foundation. 

Information on both tournaments can be found on the golf 

club’s website at www.golfclubofgeorgia.com. 

Both tournaments bring a great deal of exposure to the club, 

and the club wants to share that media coverage with the 

Windward community through free advertising and 

marketing of the neighborhood during the events, as well 

as our highlight shows on Comcast. This advertising will 

showcase the gem we know as Windward, to the eyes of the 

world. In addition, the club will be offering complimentary 

tickets to residents of Windward for the upcoming USCC 

tournament. Stay tuned for details on how to request tickets 

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media coverage 

with the Windward 

community through 

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and marketing... 

In addition, the 

club will be offering 

complimentary 

tickets to residents. 

As part of building our relationship, The Golf Club of Georgia 

is asking that the residents of Windward complete a brief 

survey that might help tailor preferred membership programs 

specifically for Windward residents. Opening up the use of the 

club facilities to more outside events involving the community 

is also part of the plans for our residents. The survey also allows 

for residents to ask questions of the club’s management about 

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More information about the work between the WCSA Board and 

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WINDWARD REALLY CAN ROCK AT THE DOCK! 

What started out as idea of a 

little lake event turned into 

a fantastic community wide 

event supported by so many clubs and 

residents. Thank you to everyone who took 

a leadership role and got their friends/clubs/neighbors involved. 

It was a great way to kick off the summer season and celebrate 

our greatest amenity — the beautiful lake, but most of all, to 

celebrate our community. 

The 5th Annual Fishing Derby, supported by the Lake 

Windward Yacht Club, was a huge success with over 60 

registered in the derby. Many great fish were caught and we 

got photos to prove it! Lots of happy fisher people on our 

lake yesterday! Thank you to John Alford and Mike Frosaker 

for taking the lead on this, and thanks to the Yacht Club for 

feeding 100 hotdogs to those hungry fishers! 

And the Derby winners were: 

Under 10 Division: 

Biggest Fish: Connor McGuire (4lbs 15.6oz Catfish) 

Heaviest Total Weight of 5 fish: Camillo Morton 

11-17 Division: 

Biggest Fish: Ernie Mackey (4lbs 10.2oz Bass) 

Heaviest Total Weight of 5 fish: Harrison Nevel 

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The Family Fun fishing organized by Mike Knottek and run 

by Ken of Southern Fishing Schools did a great job of getting a 

rod in everyone’s hand. At one point the water front was lined 

with about 40 kids and families; lots of first time fishers were 

out there! 

Thank you to all of the community groups that supported 

the event in various roles: WARM: parking in the sports park, 

WOW: water station & cups, WWC: tattoos & plastic reptiles, 

WCSA: first aid, bumper plates, raffle, and LWYC: derby. It was 

great to have our community leaders behind the event. If you 

are interested in any of these groups please go to the Windward 

website for their links, www.windwardcommunity.org. 

Special thanks to Ron Bloom who handled all the logistics of 

meeting the vendors and ensuring on site planning went so 

smooth. And to our courtesy officer Frank, who was always 

around lending a much needed hand. Big thanks to Maggie at 

the CMA office who handled lots of paperwork and contracts 

with the vendors. 

Our best guess based on gate entry tally count was well over 

600 people participated in the event. There has been awesome 

feedback from everyone. The favorites of the night included: 

band playing awesome music, Tex Tacos, FREE gelato, fun 

fishing, wild animals, face painting and you can never have 

enough balloon clowns! 

Thanks everyone for coming out supporting the event, but 

most of all, thank you to the board of WCSA for taking a 

leap of faith on a new idea. Let’s hope we can make this an 

annual celebration! n 

Special thanks to our vendors. Please use them 

or refer them on if you can! 

The Dam Band 

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Ken @ Southern 

Fishing Schools 

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Its My Party Rentals 

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Tex Taco’s 

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Honeysuckle Gelato 

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Chattahoochee Nature Center 

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Renita and her fabulous 

Balloon Clowns and 

Face Painters 

Graphic Design 

Resident Stephanie 

Rodriguez 

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Professional Photographer 

Resident Kelly Talele 

Alpharetta Outfitters 

supported our event by 

putting two $100 gift 

cards in for a raffle drawing.

LAKE WINDWARD YACHT CLUB 

Paradise Found on Lake Windward 

June 2 nd proved to be the picture perfect day for a 

Margaritaville celebration on Lake Windward hosted by the 

Yacht Club. 15 pontoon boats and 55 “parrot heads” broke 

the record books for a fun evening on the lake! Could you hear 

the Buffet music? Did you see the dancing on the pontoon 

boats? Did you see the full sized grill perched on the front 

of Falkenberg’s boat? There was more island décor than ever 

thought possible! 

Coveted awards: Best Decorated Boat was a tie between 

Bob & Karen Poole and Frazier & Amy Lynn’s boat! Best 

dressed parrot heads was Steve & Elizabeth Hooper, and 

best appetizer went to Bob & Karen Falkenberg!!! Chris 

Palmer gets honorable mention with “cheeseburgers in 

paradise”. Thank you to everyone who got into the spirit of 

the party! Great turn out — fantastic themed boats, delicious 

appetizers, and plenty of dressed up parrot heads!!! Upcoming 

events are scheduled so come out and join the fun! Mark your 

calendars now to get involved in our 5 th year of great 

Windward events. 

2012 Lake Windward Yacht Club Schedule 

July 21 Raft Up #4 — Lake Social 

August 18 Raft Up #5 — Hawaiian Night Luau 

Sept 1 Regatta Scavenger Hunt 

Sept 29 Raft Up #6 — Full Moon 

Oct 6 Movie Night & Football Colors Tailgate 

Oct 27 Raft Up #7 — Oktoberfest & Halloween 

Nov 10 Martini Night (inside Raft up) 

Dec 1 Holiday Lights Parade 

Feb 23, 2013 Commodores Ball 2013 

The LWYC was formed in 2008 to promote the enjoyment of 

Lake Windward for our community residence. The purpose 

of the club is to promote the use of the lake through social 

activities. There are many events throughout the year, ashore 

and afloat with emphasis on fun and safety. The club is open 

to all residents of the Windward Community, whether you 

own a boat or not. The club is also involved in some outreach 

activities within the community. Check out the activities, mark 

your calendars and join us on the lake. For more information 

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WINDWARD RESIDENT RETURNS 

FROM ROUND-THE-WORLD SAIL 

In June, local neighbor Paul Barrow completed his 

childhood dream of circling the globe in a sailboat. In 

a saga that began in 2004, Barrow spent a part of each 

year moving the family’s 43 foot sailboat from the east coast 

of the US, through the Panama Canal and westward through 

the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans. The trip was done 

in segments, allowing Barrow to return home to family each 

year before setting out with a friend as crew on the next leg of 

the journey. Overall, the trip covered roughly 35,000 miles, 

and included visits to 24 different countries, and innumerable 

islands, cultures, traditions, cuisines and languages. 

“Following in the wake of some of the world’s greatest explorers 

and adventurers was a humbling experience, especially 

considering that men like Magellan did not have the GPS 

guidance systems and computer enhanced weather forecasting 

systems that modern sailors enjoy. Still, a night alone in the 

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3RD ANNUAL WINDWARD FOOD DRIVE 

FOR NFCC 

Jimmy Gilvin and Mark McKean 

The 3 rd Annual Windward Food Drive to support North 

Fulton Community Charities is scheduled for Saturday, 

September 8th. Every September supplies at the food 

pantry run dangerously low as donations during the summer 

months run well below average. For the past two years the food 

donated by Windward has provided a much needed boost to 

their inventories. On an average day NFCC distributes food to 

175 to 200 families. They are the predominant charity providing 

this aid to those in need. 

For additional information about items you can donate or the 

drop-off location visit www.windwardfooddrive.weebly.com. You 

can also email Mark McKean at mdmckean@bellsouth.net or 

Councilman Jimmy Gilvin at jimgilvin@bellsouth.net. 

The smiles of the 

people and the 

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of our world form 

the indelible collage 

which is my memory 

of this journey. 

way can’t help but leave you in awe of the universe and filled 

with a sense of wonder about how it all came to be. 

Yes there are storms, pirates, whales and tsunami-trash to be 

aware of and hopefully avoided. These, however, are short-lived 

challenges easily compensated for by the joy of meeting people 

anxious to share their lives and beliefs, and to hear about life 

in America — or on a sailboat miles out at sea. Around the 

world, most of the people we met (Christian, Hindu, Buddhist 

or Muslim) were friendly and helpful. The smiles of the people 

and the unimaginable beauty of our world form the indelible 

collage which is my memory of this journey”. 

Barrow is in the process of culling through the 1000’s of 

photographs with the thought of making brief, no-charge 

presentations to groups who might like to hear more 

about his adventure. If your club or organization would 

have any interest, please free to contact Paul at his home 

in the Spinnakers. n 

WHAT: 3rd Annual Windward Food Drive 

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NEW, CLOSE PLACE FOR WINE TASTINGS AND DINNERS 

Are you tired of having to go to the Perimeter Mall area 

to enjoy a wine tasting dinner? Dal Cuore, located 

behind the QT at State Bridge and Jones Bridge 

specializes in “humble Italian food” and an extensive list of 

wines. As for the food being humble, you’ll have to judge, (it 

is featured in the 2012 Spring/Summer Dining Out (Atlanta) 

Magazine, Urban Spoon has 88% like (92 votes) and Yelp–4.5 

Stars) but it seems to be appreciated. 

The third Wednesday of every month, owner and wine expert, 

Jon Agri and Chef Greg cook up a wine tasting treat at a 

very reasonable price. The June event was an appetizers and 

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While the restaurant is open only 

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olive oils, up to 18-year-old aged balsamic vinegars in a variety 

of flavors and aged-in-wine-barrels maple syrup. 

Wine prices are very reasonable (on par with the large wine 

warehouses near the malls) and even better if you join their 

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work with the Dal Cuore staff to bring in your favorites if the 

in-store selections aren’t what you like. 

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CRUISING LAKE WINDWARD 

Ahoy everyone! On May 8 th , Windward Women’s Club 

members and guests were treated to a perfect spring 

evening tour of our beautiful Lake Windward. The 

evening began with a delicious al fresco picnic dinner dockside. 

Following the meal, member’s adjourned to the evening’s star 

attraction, a sunset cruise around the lake. Local boat skippers 

treated the club to a guided tour of our lake, blushing in full 

spring bloom. Our guides also entertained cruising members 

with stories of lake history and local lore. A great time was had 

by all! 

Who We Are 

The Windward Women’s Club is a fun, friendly, social organization 

that welcomes women of all ages and interests. Whether you are 

married, single, an empty nester, new mom, new resident, or have 

lived in Windward for years, we invite you to join us for fellowship 

and fun. 

For continual updates, and more on the Windward Women’s Club 

we invite you to visit us at our website www.windwardwwc.org, like 

us on Facebook, or email us at windwardwwc@gmail.com. 

W indward 

Women’s Club News 

Cruising Lake Windward 

Ahoy everyone! On May 8th, Windward Women’s Club 

members and guests were treated to a perfect spring 

evening tour of our beautiful Lake Windward. The 

evening began with a delicious al fresco picnic dinner 

dockside. Following the meal, member's adjourned to 

the evening’s star attraction, a sunset cruise around the 

lake. Local boat skippers treated the club to a guided 

tour of our lake, blushing in full spring bloom. Our 

guides also entertained cruising members with stories 

of lake history and local lore. A great time was had by 

all! 

2012–2013 Calendar of Events 

We are excited to announce our 2012-2013 

season! We have many engaging events planned 

and look forward to having you join us! 

september: New Member Social — We kick off every season 

with this perennial pool side favorite. It is the perfect opportunity 

to reconnect with old friends and to welcome new friends to the 

Windward Community. 

oCtober: Oktoberfest Celebration — Ward off the fall chill 

by sharing laughter with friends over a pint of brewed barley 

perfection. Sample various micro brews, tavern fare, and take a 

behind the scenes look at the art of brewing. 

deCember: Holiday Hospitality — Celebrate the joys of the 

season with cherished friends, delicious food, and a festive themed 

gift exchange. 

January: Appetizers to Amaze — Escape with us for the perfect 

antidote to the winter blues. Spend an evening by the warm 

hearth expanding your culinary skills. Enjoy chef led cooking 

demonstrations, and savor the resulting gourmet confections. 

marCh: Starry, Starry Night Out — Come unleash your inner 

Van Gogh. Join us for a guided painting lesson, or channel your 

own muse to create a work of art on canvas to take home. 

may: Annual Lake Windward Cruise & Dinner 

Event — Celebrate spring with friends on this annual club 

favorite—a scenic cruise. Enjoy this unique vantage point of our 

delightful community via it’s panoramic lake views. n 

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WINDWARD ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED MEN (WARM) 

Windward is fortunate to have a group of men (retired or semi-retired) who meet 

weekly for fellowship, presentations/ discussion of timely topics, group activities 

and community service. This group is unique in that there are no dues, fees or 

assessments and there are no officials or officers. The only requirement is that members live in 

Windward now or were previous Windward residents. Currently there are about 70 members. 

WARM provides an opportunity for members to meet other “retired” men, develop new 

friendships and participate in a variety of sporting, service and social events (some including 

spouses). Most of all, it offers a wide range of activities and fellowship with an interesting 

group of laid-back men from diverse backgrounds who come together to support each other 

when/as needed. 

Warm meets for breakfast every Monday morning at 8 a.m. at Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen located 

in Windward Plaza (off Windward Parkway). These one-hour meetings are very informal with 

plenty of casual conversation and fellowship over a robust breakfast buffet (a real bargain at $7 00 ). 

We often have guest speakers covering various topics of interest. 

Founded in 1989, WARM is one of the longest-running groups in Windward. We welcome new 

members who would like to join us for fun, fellowship and an active retirement. Interested potential 

new members are invited to drop by Artuzzi’s to check us out on Monday’s at 8 a.m. Please call Bing 

Seitz (770.880.9442) for more information. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINDWARD COMMUNITY 

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updated their directory profile information before May 31, 2012. Thank you to all the 

residents who have taken a moment to get familiar with all the great online resources 

available to them. 

Congratulations to April Adriansen (Southlake Woods) and 

Britt McPheeters (Harbor Ridge) for each winning the 

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Thank you to Alpharetta Outfitters for supporting our 

community efforts! 

Examples of speakers/ 

presentations include: 

¾ Candidates for city, 

county and state 

government positions 

¾ Alpharetta officials 

¾ Elder care attorney 

¾ Assisted living 

representatives 

¾ Financial/estate/tax 

planners 

¾ Representatives of 

local charities 

¾ Major league baseball scout 

¾ North Fulton Chamber 

of Commerce 

¾ Windward Community 

Services Association 

Board Members 

¾ Emory Hospital 

emergency services 

Activities available to 

members: 

¾ Golf once or twice a week 

at different courses, plus an 

annual tournament 

¾ Annual dinner/social event 

for members and spouses 

¾ Independent bible study 

available weekly at 

local church 

¾ Occasional trips to 

museums, military bases, 

state legislature, etc. 

¾ Occasional ball game 

outings and plays/musicals 

with spouses 

Community service 

activities: 

¾ Delivery of meals on wheels 

¾ Daily pickup and 

delivery of food to 

North Fulton charities 

¾ Assistance with the annual 

Windward 4 th of July 

celebration and other 

community events 

¾ Annual delivery of the 

Windward directory 

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WINDWARD RESIDENTS IN TOP 

TENNIS COMPETITION 

From June 29 th through July 3 rd , you could sit as close as your ALTA 

matches and watch five Windward residents compete with other rising 

tennis pros. Whitney (singles. mixed), Casey (singles, mixed), Michael 

Kay (singles), Zach Wagner (singles) and Jack Williams (singles), plus four more from the 

Windward Tennis Academy, and one WTA pro were also entered. 

The Windward Lake Club hosted the US Open National Playoffs Southern Sectional 

Qualifying Tournament for the third year, with the men’s and women’s champions earning 

a wild card into the US Open National Playoffs - Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles 

Championship held August 17-20 at Yale University The US Open National Championship - 

Mixed Doubles will be held August 22-25 at the Billie jean King National Tennis Center. 

The USTA created the US Open National Playoffs to expand the footprint of the US Open 

to cities nationwide by providing the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to 

earn a berth into the US Open. The US Open National Playoffs begin as a series of sectional 

qualifying tournaments, held in 13 USTA Sections throughout the country, including 

Alpharetta. Torrey Hawkins, the club’s tournament director, said, “Last year the US Open 

National Playoffs was a huge success, drawing crowds and some of the top players in the 

South. We are extremely excited to host the tournament again.” 

Qualifying tournaments for the US Nationals at Forest Hills (predecessor of the Open) 

started in the mid-1960’s while Windward Lake Club President Dave Power (he competed 

in five Grand Slam events reaching the semi-finals in doubles at the Australian Nationals 

and the third round of singles at Forest Hills (now the Australian Open and US Open). was 

playing. “At that time, we were all amateurs playing for pride and national rankings”, said 

Power. “The Nationals attracted a few top international players, but the draw consisted mainly 

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Ah, the promise of continuous blooming disease free 

roses in a pleasing palette of colors. Yet this season 

something was chewing the rose leaves from the 

ground up. The holes in the leaves and the chew damage were 

too small and irregular to be a rabbit with a sweet tooth. 

Looking closer, something else was evident. The half inch 

red and black insects seemed to come out of nowhere this 

spring crawling all over the canes of the rose bushes. The adult 

Boxelder Bug is charcoal black with a red chevron stripe on its 

back. The nymphs and larvae are bright red. And they were 

around my roses in the thousands. 

Because of our unusually warm winter, the Boxelder bugs (or 

Maple bugs as they are also known) are thriving in record 

numbers this year. In addition to the swarms on the ground 

they also like to sun on the south facing side of the house. 

They leave tiny nicotine like stains of 

excrement on the siding which can be 

easily washed away. If you step on them 

they stink. 

Maple and elder trees are their natural 

hosts. But before you go cutting down 

those trees, Boxelder bugs can fly for blocks 

and eradication is nearly impossible. They 

can be drowned in a full force of water 

from a garden hose and don’t survive if 

they land indoors so interior infestation 

is unlikely. Some insecticides may work 

and often just temporarily because of their 

breeding numbers. Poisoning the soil with a broad spectrum 

insecticide in an attempt to eradicate these little nuisances is 

something I was unwilling to do. To control their numbers, 

cleanup debris, clippings or other breeding places around the 

exterior of the house and caulk any cracks and crevices that 

might provide refuge. 

As for my Roses, I trimmed them back, gave them a shot of 

Bayer All in One Rose and Flower Care. And that was it. They 

are now beginning to bloom again with perfect, lovely leaves. It 

appears I did that just as their breeding season was ending, so I 

am not sure that was curative or just lucky timing. 

And the next time the temperatures dip below zero in mid- 

Winter I am going to say a blessing for the benefits of natural 

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The Opening Act — A Plan Unfolds 

I love 

it when a plan comes together, especially a good plan. We have hired some of the best 

experts in their respective fields — architecture, city planning, retail analysts, landscape 

architects, engineers, construction managers, and more — to help us turn the City Center 

vision into reality. Their expertise and guidance has been invaluable thus far and we expect 

nothing but great things from them and for the project. 

Earlier this year I reported to you that the City Center project had begun with the relocation 

of Haynes Bridge Road. Since then we have selected Smallwood Reynolds Stewart, Stewart & 

Associates and David M Schwarz Architects as the architect and master planner (the “Master 

Planner”) for the City Center Project. Both firms joined together to create a combined 68 years 

of unique design and planning experience that we are fortunate to have at our disposal. Their 

backgrounds include civic, public and private projects. This gives them the experience and vision 

to create a design blending the uses and activities that Alpharetta expects for City Center into 

a single cohesive plan that works well together. The City Center plan must be, above all things, 

successful — for if we build it and no one wants to come, then we will not have achieved our 

goals. 

There seems to have been a bit of confusion recently over City Center site plans and versions of 

those plans. The City issued a plan in May 2011 that was a conversation starter. The plan was 

very austere, almost stark, and intended to be a “blank canvas”. It was used to solicit public 

opinion regarding whether we should pursue City Center again, displaying the land available 

and what it might include. After much public input, the plan was revised in October 2011 into 

an artist’s rendering that was used by the City to educate citizens and by a Bond Committee to 

promote the bond referendum. 

The artist’s rendering did an excellent job of displaying the concepts for the project – a new city 

hall, a new parking garage, a town green, park space, water features, future development (by 

others) and space for Fulton County to construct a new library branch. The rendering brought 

some color and life into the plan thanks to public input, but the core elements remained. 

After hiring the Master Planner work immediately began to scrutinize 

the artist’s rendering for constructability and functionality. Public input 

sessions and hearings were held and the illustrative plan has been refined 

into something that can be constructed. The same core elements still 

exist, but refinements include: 

1 

CITY CENTER 

By Chris Owens – Alpharetta City Council Post 3, Liaison to Engineering and Public Works 

Streets have been reintroduced into the plan 

» The artist’s rendering did not include these and we were told by the 

Master Planer that access for both cars and people is crucial to the 

development’s success. If people cannot easily and conveniently get 

to the buildings then they just won’t come. This goes for City Hall, 

the Library and the future private development. 

October 2011 Artist’s Rendering 

The City Center 

plan must be, 

above all things, 

successful — for if 

we build it and no 

one wants to come, 

then we will not have 

achieved our goals. 

May 2011 Sketch Plan

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

» These streets will be at an appropriate scale, to include 

parallel parking and very wide sidewalks, plus planned 

spaces for trees, lights, signs and planters. 

» The streets are also being designed such that any one or 

all of them can be closed to vehicles and used as public 

space for events and festivals like the Taste of Alpharetta, 

the Farmer’s Market, Summer Concerts and more. This 

will give the City very useful and flexible spaces for many 

years to come — something that we currently 

lack downtown. 

The parking deck has been turned slightly to make more 

efficient use of the property. It conforms better to the 

elevations of the property, minimizing construction cost 

and height of the deck. 

City Hall has been moved east slightly. This was done 

to accommodate well studied and known dimensions of 

city streets/blocks that function and support downtown 

merchants and shoppers. It is important that any areas for 

future development are planned to accommodate buildings 

that are desirable and useful. 

A water feature is still included but has evolved into a more 

natural, stream-like shape rather than the formal, linear 

shape originally shown in 2011. 

The library is now shown slightly more to the north, to 

better engage the park and other spaces. Plus, the park now 

extends further south along Haynes Bridge Road. 

Future Development Parcels: Many have expressed concerns 

about whether the development will include residential 

units and, if so, will they be townhomes, condominiums 

or apartments. The opinions on whether residential should 

or should not be included are wide and varied, and I 

respect them all. I am a believer that active and successful 

downtowns are supported by people. People will decide to 

arrive in a variety of ways — by car from the fine homes and 

offices on Windward Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road; 

by bicycle from nearby parks and neighborhoods; by foot 

from other stores and from homes that they choose to make 

in downtown. I can promise you that I am open-minded 

to ideas and uses that will promote an active and successful 

downtown, and that I am open to hearing your ideas and 

suggestions, but this decision is one that simply has not 

been made yet. Some things to keep in mind about the 

Future Development Parcels: 

» Any uses proposed on the site will be studied and decided 

upon as part of future public meetings and hearings. 

Whether to include (and how much to include) of certain 

specific uses — be it retail, office, or residential — has not 

been predetermined. 

» The City has no plans (or funds) to act as a developer 

for the future development parcels. Market demand and 

investor interest will dictate the timing of construction 

for these buildings. Our adopted plan shows what the 

buildings might look like, but no decision has been made 

regarding actual uses or structures. 

» The City will grade and prepare these parcels for 

development. Since the timing of these buildings is 

unknown, we plan to install landscaping and grass lawns 

on each parcel, and sidewalks around them, so that they 

will be attractive and useful to the public until it is time 

for construction. 

» We will also go through a public process to adopt design 

and architectural guidelines for the future development 

parcels so that we have an overall project that looks like it 

“belongs” in Alpharetta. 

City Council voted to adopt the refined Illustrative Site Plan 

on June 18, 2012. The adoption of this plan is a big step for the 

project, but only the first of many. There are still meetings, 

discussions and input sessions to be held for decisions such 

as architectural standards, possible uses for the future 

development parcels, the interior and exterior designs of City 

Hall and many other items. City Council will be reaching 

out to the community for more help as this plan evolves and 

is implemented. 

This is proving to be an exciting journey and I hope that you 

all will participate along the way. What an amazing time for 

our City! Please know that I am open to any and all questions, 

comments, concerns or otherwise that anyone has at any time. 

This is a community effort and we all want it to be a success. n 

FINANCIAL UPDATE 

By Chris Owens 

We have completed the fourth 

quarter of our Fiscal Year 

2012 and will begin Fiscal Year 2013 on July 1, 

2012. Through May, we have collected 98% ($47 million) of 

our $48.1 million budgeted revenue. This pace exceeds the prior 

fiscal year; therefore we have adjusted our anticipated revenues 

up by an additional $2.25 million. All this is even better news 

considering that our Departments have only spent 87% of their 

budgeted amounts through the same period. Our government 

continues to budget, and operate, within its means. 

The City recently advertised side-by-side, a tax increase and a 

tax decrease for Budget Year 2013, which begins July 1, 2012. 

We increased our base operating millage rate and decreased our 

bond millage rate by a corresponding equal amount. Therefore, 

our total millage stayed level at 5.75 mills. This reallocation of 

our tax structure will allow us to pay for ordinary maintenance 

and recurring items (such as road paving) out of our annual 

operating funds rather than bond funds. The lowered bond 

millage rate reflects past debts that have been repaid while 

meeting obligations for current items such as active bonds 

like City Center. This is a much more responsible method of 

funding our needs and will serve the City well going forward. 

I hope you all enjoy a happy and healthy summer! If anyone 

has questions about City projects, comments on how we can 

improve, or anything at all – please let me know. I can be 

reached at cowens@alpharetta.ga.us, or 404-518-5505. Again, 

thank you for allowing me to serve you. It is truly an honor 

and a pleasure. n 


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EXPANDING MINDS 

Guiding a child towards reaching their fullest potential 

What is Montessori? 

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the late1800’s 

the now internationally renowned doctor and 

educator created a method of education based 

on her scientific observations of how children developed 

naturally. Dr. Montessori knew in order to best educate each 

individual child one must use careful observation, as well as 

the knowledge and research of child development. A teacher 

must not only be a guide, as teachers are referred to in the 

Montessori classroom, but also an observant scientist. Dr. 

Montessori recognized that each child, in a carefully prepared 

environment possessed an endless ability to absorb as much 

knowledge as they are exposed to. This led her to proclaim 

that all children regardless of socio-economic status were 

capable of: • Intense concentration • Keen observation • A love 

of order and repetition • A need to work • Freedom within 

limits • Meaningful reflection. The classroom guide has the 

responsibility of preparing the materials and environment 

which will best aid the individual child’s development. 

Furthermore the guide is charged with keen observation 

which allows him/her to respond to the child when assistance 

is needed. Teacher training includes methods in how to 

develop the child’s independence, sense of responsibility, 

self-discipline, and cooperation. At the Montessori Academy 

we strive to develop the whole child. Dr. Montessori said “If 

education is always to be conceived along the same antiquated 

lines of a mere transmission of knowledge, there is little to 

be hoped from it in the bettering of man’s future. For what 

is the use of transmitting knowledge if the individual’s total 

development lags behind?“(1949). All of our students are more 

than capable of learning facts and figures but it is developing 

those relationships between each other and the world which 

allows the individuals to develop into human beings who use 

their gifts of intelligence as well 

as compassion in relating to their 

environment. Dr. Montessori 

The hands are the instruments 

of man’s intelligence. 

— Dr. Maria Montessori 

believed her methods not only 

prepared the child for a successful 

education but also for a successful 

life. This is Montessori! 

When entering the doors of the 

Montessori Academy at Sharon 

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Education is a natural process carried 

out by the child and is not acquired by 

listening to words but by experiences in 

the environment. 

— Dr. Maria Montessori 

into a home is coupled with the embrace of education. “Our 

students and their parents are part of our Montessori family,” 

asserted Katherine Lindaman, Head of School. This same 

feeling of home is sensed at the new Montessori Academy at 

Vickery, that opened in June of 2011. The Montessori education 

system has been successfully implemented worldwide for over 

100 years. Since 2004, the Montessori Academy has guided 

children ages 18 months to 15 years of age. The Montessori 

Academy students have enjoyed this systematic method of 

education-based upon careful research. A Montessori classroom 

is an environment filled with appropriate physical concrete 

materials, and carefully planned arrangements; inviting 

learning through exploration and interaction. “Montessori 

values children’s independence, and defined what many today 

refer to as child-centered education and active learning”, 

Lindaman explained. “We believe in following the child and 

guiding parents who are a part of our community”. Our staff 

works towards one common goal, “what is best for the child”. 

Dedicated teachers, parents, volunteers, enthusiastic students 

and a “second-to-none” curriculum, are at the forefront of 

this successful school where education thrives and students 

learn. The foundation of the community is consistent, positive, 

caring relationships between the adults and children, among 

children, among teachers, and between teachers and families. 

Instead of having a teacher in a traditional sense the learning 

comes through working with the materials, peer teaching, and 

guidance as lead by the Montessori teacher. Providing a child 

an opportunity to learn in a Montessori environment is a rich 

and rewarding experience for the child allowing the child to 

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Over the last 10 years, there have been many new and 

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The traditional mulch for the Piedmont region has been pine 

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While these mulches are very good in covering bed areas and 

last longer than pine straw, there can be long term issues when 

using these products. The most typical horticulture issue is 

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OLM recommends to our residential and commercial 

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