Lake & Wildlife repainted the spillway walk bridge and added spindles. The header photo above was taken on August 19. The photo below, taken August 14, shows the “before”. If you crop that photo, it looks like the yellow vehicle is driving on the bridge (see second photo below and click it for larger image). I may have too much time on my hands…
August 14, 2017 – spillway bridge
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There is no old business on the agenda. There are three items under New Business:
Property owners may attend board meetings but, unlike work sessions, they cannot participate in the discussion. There is an Open Forum before the meeting, which gives property owners the chance to address the board with any comments or concerns. Click here for information on “How Open Forums Work”.
Bent Tree will experience the peak of the eclipse today at about 2:35 p.m. Click here for more information.
Today is an official holiday for students and employees of Pickens County Schools.
The 3 bedroom, 2½ bath home at 1643 Crippled Oak Trail hit the market a few days ago with an asking price of $189,000. The home overlooks hole 13 of the Bent Tree Golf Club, and would make a great week-ender home for golfers. Click here to link to the listing information. 
1643 Crippled Oak Trail in Bent Tree (listing photo)
August 18, 2017 – The new logo on the new sign (on the old base)
Bent Tree and Big Canoe are both beautiful, unique communities. Many potential buyers look at both and discover which one feels right for them. Big Canoe is more refined and manicured; Bent Tree is more laid-back and rustic.
The following is a brief comparison of some key aspects of both communities (click image below to zoom or click here for pdf). If anyone sees something that needs to be corrected on the comparison, you can email admin@benttreevoice.com with the information and I will get it updated. Both communities offer much more than what is shown below (i.e. hiking trails, playgrounds, bocce courts, numerous organized clubs and activities).
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This groundhog was soaking up the sun in the grass at the boat storage area.
July 24, 2017 – Groundhog in Bent Tree
Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), also known as spotted touch-me-not, is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. The bushy annuals shine like jewels when covered with the morning dew, especially when the sun hits them. The juice from the stems is said to help treat poison ivy rashes.
August 13, 2017 – Morning dew on Jewelweed in Bent Tree (click photo to zoom)
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August 13, 2017 – Canada Geese coming in for a landing at Lake Tamarack (click image to zoom)
August 13, 2017 (click image to zoom)
Click here for information on How Work Session Work. The Topics for Discussion are:
These topics are posted on the official Bent Tree website. The link can be found under Upcoming Events and Announcements / Management News.