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Written by Rigsby Barnes
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December 2006 |
Berkeley Lake lost a treasure on October 31st when Mrs. Emily Dennisson passed away just shy of her 99th birthday. She is survived by her sons John and James and their families including 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, and her many friends in her beloved Berkeley Lake.
Always upbeat and ready for a chat"Ms. Emily", as she was affectionately known, loved having visitors. Typically her friends would go to check on her well being, and would leave with more strength than when they arrived, feeling uplifted from her very positive nature. Friends that had seen her recently said she was as sharp as ever, and would inquire about members of their families, neighbors, how their ailments were coming along, etc.
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Written by Bryan Stuart
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September 2006 |
Special Announcement from the President
I've spent a great deal of time reading through the BLHA's legacy documents that have been handed down through the years and I can say with great certainty that there have always been a few recurring themes which never seem to change: Our lake has always attracted wildlife, it has always provided a means for boaters to speed unnecessarily and it has always been maintained by the hearts, minds and wallets of volunteers.
One event that has not occurred, and I'm thankful to be able to say this, is that the lake has never claimed one of its own. That thought raced through my mind when I saw the police cars, fire truck, water rescue vehicles and crime-scene tape cordoning off the Chapel late on the night of July 15th . I learned that someone was missing and, even though a major search-and-rescue effort was underway, that person was not to be found that night. I went to bed with a most-heavy heart and prayed the person would be found alive. We learned the next morning the missing person was found safe, dry and unharmed.
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Written by Bill Hunkapiller
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September 2006 |
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The lake is coming along nicely in 2006. We have had rather low Fecal Chloroform levels for most of the summer. The last sample showed a number of 146 colonies, which is still well below what is considered safe for swimming. We have added 100 tons of lime to the lakeshore bottom as well as 3 full treatments of fertilizer to make the algae bloom, keeping light from penetrating to the bottom, so we can help control submergent weed populations.
With the good comes the bad. We have many ducks and geese which continue to increase fecal chloroform levels. Because of this, we may experience levels above what the government and scientific industry recommends as safe for swimming. We are looking at alternatives, like landscaping changes and barriers or fences. Without any natural predators their numbers may increase and we may need to take appropriate action, which could include geese removal. Again, we ask that you kindly NOT FEED THE DUCKS AND GEESE.
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Written by Bill Hunkapiller
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September 2006 |
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The Berkeley Lake Fishing Club and BLHA together raised a total of $3,000 ($1500 each) for the purchase of baitfish for our lake. Approximately 28,000-30,000 shad were stocked within our lake in June. The plan is for the shad to spawn and for the bass to have a renewable food source in the lake. Literally our bass are starving to death. Most of the bass caught within our lake are 50-60% of the weight they should be, mainly due to an overpopulation of bass and the lack of an available food source. Therefore we recommend continuing to remove bass under 15–16 inches, as well as continuing to stock threadfin shad as a food source. We have removed about 400 pounds of bass this year and need to continue this trend with higher numbers.
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Written by Bill Smith
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September 2006 |
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I've lived on Berkeley Lake for 9 years now. That's not so long compared to some folks, but long enough to notice the difference between then and now. Change is, of course, inevitable, but just like progress, it's sometimes hard to tell the good from the bad.
There's constant construction going on around the lake: improvements and additions to existing homes; new docks being built; old homes being torn down and new ones going up. For the most part, this is great and results in increased property values for all of us.
This"pride of ownership" has resulted in some stunning properties with many unique features. One type of feature that some homeowners are including is more"lighting." They're lighting their docks, they're lighting their walkways, their backyards, their stairs, their trees, their decks, you name it. Looks nice, but why so bright and why leave them on all the time? You might ask; who cares? Well, I and many other homeowners on the lake do care.
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Written by Bryan Stuart
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June 2006 |
Please Slow Down!
Summer will be here in no time and, even now, the activity on and around the lake is on the rise thanks to a warm spring. Please keep in mind that you share the lake and all of our roads with others and that many, including me, are not impressed with your sense of urgency. This is a small lake and a small community and it typically doesn't take very long to see most of our City by car, boat, bike or even by foot.
We all need to slow down — physically and emotionally. The buzz and development surrounding our City is very intense and every one of us can relish the fact that we have a place that offers some of Atlanta's most beautiful views, the cool canopy of shade trees and, for those who choose to join the BLHA, a pristine lake.
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