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Page 2, PGA C.A.N.! August 2022 August 2022
Let Me Tell You

The Truth And Nothing But subject in the arts and humanity, as well as in the New but if put forth with kindness and love can be forgettable
Truth can be an ideal or an idea. It has long been a
as well as forgivable.
The Truth… Testament ─ John 8:32. “And you will know the truth If we look, we can find opinions if not true answers
and the truth will set you free.” In our pursuit of truth, in the writings by the great minds of yesteryear. Today’s
By Marie Pinschmidt however, there is often conflict. Many truths are never world is filled with dissension, troubled souls, good and
A fundamental part of revealed in a lifetime. evil, but that truth has been around from the beginning
our individual and collective Confucius said, “Those who know the truth are not of time. The only difference today is that we are more
consciousness is the concept equal to those who love the truth. Those who love the truth informed of the things of the world and have less time
of truth. The word is are not equal to those who delight in it.” Thoreau felt that to concentrate on our personal growth. Therefore, we
prevalent in conversations; truth was more important than love or money. Somerset must look in the mirror and try to do a more careful job
it floods news and social Maugham said, “The fact that a great many people believe in dissecting our own conception of truth and allow the
media, and is rampant in something is no guarantee of its truth.” And the search world do the same. We are not responsible for the thoughts
political arenas. We pursue, goes on. Albert Einstein, a very wise man, was quoted as and actions of the multitudes, only our own.
and often demand truth in saying, “Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small Please indulge me in one more quote. “I believe that
our personal relationships, matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.” unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final
from those with whom we In my long lifetime, I have been impressed with the word. Therefore right, temporarily defeated, is stronger
do business, as well as from our government. Truth can wisdom of great writers and have strived to learn from than evil triumphant.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
improve and cement relationships ─ absence of truth them. The absence of truth from those we love can rend Until next time,
can destroy the integrity of the speaker. In science and the heart and leave permanent scars. The truth may hurt Marie
philosophy, the search for truth is forever ongoing and
leads to new discoveries. In our personal lives it’s a
fundamental contributor to happiness and friendships. Northern Notes from page 1
Those are good things.
Higher temperatures and increased sunlight in summer And don’t think natural fertilizer like manure or
Editorial Board months also can encourage algae blooms, as does standing compost is any better than a chemical version, anything
water, which is warmer than circulating water and can act
that’s going to make your garden plants grow is going
like an incubator – another significant influence. to make algae grow as well, it’s best to avoid fertilizers
Editor: James A. Cioffi Algae doesn’t necessarily mean poor water quality, but generally.
james@jcclaw.com it can be a problem. So, what’s the key to reducing algae Properly Dispose Of Organic Materials
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA on your lake? The most effective thing to do is reduce the Following yard work, leaves, grass and other debris
Commissioner Maria Marino number of algae-feeding nutrients, especially phosphorus, should be bagged and removed from the property
Katie Roundtree that make it into the water. Here are some tips to keep to prevent them from accumulating and decaying in
your lake in tip-top shape. the waterbody. When organic materials are allowed
Contributing Be Careful With Fertilizer to decompose in freshwater resources, they release
Reporter: Don Kiselewski Sure, you want a nice green lawn and healthy plants undesirable nutrients that are responsible for fueling
– but that fertilizer you spread in your garden also nuisance plant and algae growth. Ask your lawn care
Your editors strongly believe that the number
of people who do become involved with any encourages algae to bloom. It’s best to avoid fertilizer company to remove grass clippings and leaves to prevent
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s altogether if you’re close to a water source – plant native decomposition in or around ponds and lakes.
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. plants instead, which are well-adapted to the environment Pick up and dispose of pet waste, a common source of
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute and don’t require special maintenance. Implement excess nutrients and bacteria. Don’t throw pet waste bags
articles or current, timely news items and/or landscaping strategies, like xeriscaping, that increase into lakes and canals. They will eventually break down
“Letters to the Editors.” groundwater filtration before water enters the pond or and release those toxins into the waterway.
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ lake. NPDES tip: Do not burn any trash in your yards, and
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s If you must fertilize, try and find a phosphorus-free don’t dump any debris into lakes and canals.
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles product, and reduce nutrient rich runoff by applying it
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article when there’s no rain in the forecast.
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome.
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