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Vol. 17 Issue 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Lakeside restaurants Grab your appetite and take your pick of eight boataccessible restaurants on Lake Lanier for the 2011 season. From the tried-andtrue Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay Marina to the new Castaways at Holiday Marina, the choices are abundant. Page 5

Get Kids Fishing Foundation Get Kids Fishing Foundation, an organization designed to involve youngsters in fishing from an early age under the guidance of adult anglers, had a successful year in 2010.

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An Alaskan adventure From the air, during the 70-mile flight from Anchorage to Riversong Lodge on the Yentna River, the intricate patchwork of tundra and water is revealed as a colorful artist’s palette of natural beauty. Page 72 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Association news . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Marine crossword puzzle . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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PHOT O BY JANE HARRISON

Rowers launch in the rain at the John Hunter Regatta held at the end of last month. Story, page 16.

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Annual Duck Derby set for Saturday, May 7 New car is grand prize as Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County makes a splash is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Phillip Sartain, Roy Crittenden, Tommy Wilkinson, Millie Adcox, Mike Rudderham, Glenn Burns, Bob & Carolyn Wilson, Lisa Beers, Jane Harrison Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas.

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By Pamela A. Keene Ready, set, splash! On Saturday, May 7, 17,000 yellow rubber ducks take to the waters of Lake Lanier for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County’s Rubber Duck Derby.

Held at Clarks Bridge Park, the event is the organization’s largest fund-raiser.

This year’s grand prize is a 2011 Camry LE, donated by Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes a family-oriented DUCKFest with

games, entertainment, food and prizes.

The VID (Very Important Duck) Corporate Duck Race is slated for 1:30 p.m.; the main race, featuring all 17,000 ducks, launches at 3 p.m.

Other prizes include $1,000 Best Buy Gift Card, Lake Lanier Islands Resort Getaway, Apple iPad 2, silver and 14kt yellow gold rose cut amethyst earrings (Dimo Fine Jewelry), Chick-fil-A for a year for two, and $250 Lakeshore Mall Shopping Sprees.

Ducks can be adopted for $5

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For more information or to adopt ducks: Call the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County at 770-532-8102 or visit www.rubberduckderby.com.

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April 2011

GOOD EATIN’ ON LANIER

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Restaurants gear up for busy summer on the lake

By Pamela A. Keene Grab your appetite and take your pick of eight boat-accessible restaurants on Lake Lanier for the 2011 season. From the tried-andtrue Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay Marina to the new Castaways at Holiday Marina, the choices are abundant. “Lake Lanier has a large variety of restaurants accessible by boat, and there’s nothing better than a great meal after a day on the water,” said Cheryl Smith, Northeast Georgia Mountains Regional Tourism representative. “There seem to be even more restaurants than in past seasons, and visitors are in for a treat wherever they dine.”

While most of the restaurants have been in business on the lake in past seasons, there’s a newcomer at Holiday Marina, starting in early May. Castaways, in the former location of Dockside Grill, will have a totally different look.

“We’re completely renovating the inside of the restaurant, including new bathrooms and new floors,” said Khoi Phan, who also owns Dominick’s in Buford.

“We’re brightening the interior and making a lot of changes.”

Castaways will be offering raw and steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, baskets and entrees, such as seared tuna sashimi, Gulf Coast oysters and Cajun blackened Mahi Mahi. The menu will also feature seasonal seafood – crawfish, stone crabs and softshell crabs. In addition to a full menu, the restaurant will have full bar service, with eight different beers on tap, bottled beer, plus a selection of wine and liquor.

There will be live entertainment on the weekends. The restaurant is hoping for a May 1 opening.

Castaways will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Restaurant round-up Other boat-accessible restaurants on Lake Lanier include: • Big Creek Tavern – open seven days a week all year long, Big Creek Tavern is known for its ribs and hand-cut steaks. It also serves hand-filleted fresh seafood from North Carolina. “We’re adding new menu items for this season,” said owner Cyndi Brown. “And we’ll also be serving the same favorites for our customers.” Big Creek Tavern is celebrating its eighth year in 2011. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight;

Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Dockside Grill Café – located at Aqualand Marina and known for its trademark Docker burger, this popular eatery is getting a whole new look. “We’re building a huge new deck with a metal roof,” said owner Janet Bennett. “The building has been updated and we’ll have all-new furniture.” The 38’x 55’ deck overlooks the lake and will soon be covered with a huge awning equipped with fans. Bennett said the menu will be expanded as well, adding more seafood and salad offerings. Dockside Grill Café will be opening in early April for seasonal hours; in May, it will be open six days a week.

• Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Open weekends throughout the winter, Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay Marina converts to its summer schedule in early April. It, too, is undergoing an expansion; the cover is being extended over the patio and around the side of the building and outdoor televisions are being installed. “We’re also covering the stage so we’ll have entertainment on the weekends rain or shine,” said owner Dale Ozaki. “We’re also bringing back a number of popular menu items, including conch fritters, crab cakes, grilled or blackened Mahi Mahi and crab legs seven days a week.” Desserts are being provided by Calliope Sweets in downtown Flowery Branch.

Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Pelican Pete’s – Probably the most picturesque dining experience on Lake Lanier, Pelican Pete’s is celebrating its second anniversary this year. Located on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatched-roof building, the restaurant will open for the season in mid-April. “This year we’ve added a flat-top grill,” said William Archer with Park Marine, owners of Port Royale. “It will enhance our menu offerings. And, we’re converting from counter service to table service and we’re sure that our guests will like this change.” Hours will be Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Pier 29 – taking its name from the marker closest to its dock, just north of Browns

Danny Beard, right, and Nick Williams put the finishing touches of the new 38’ x 55’ deck at Aqualand Marina’s Dockside Grill while Danny’s father, Donald looks on.

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Bridge, Pier 29 is located in the former Lantern Inn building on Browns Bridge Road. This year the eatery has introduced a new menu with a third-pound burger.

“The burgers are named for customers, based on the toppings you choose,” said Kerri Martin with Pier 29. “We’re also serving our popular hand-spun milkshakes with hand-dipped ice cream in three flavors – vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.” Other menu items include the 12-ounce beerbattered fried haddock that’s offered every Friday night for $9.99. The restaurant serves breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Pier 29 will also deliver orders to the dock for those who call ahead. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Skogie’s – Known for its coconut grouper and homemade sweet potato chips, Skogie’s at Gainesville Marina opened April 1. “All our popular menu items are back, including ‘skogie-fied’ chicken, corn cooked in the husk and our hand-battered shrimp,” said owner Rick Skoglund. “And people just rave about our macaroni and cheese casserole.” Now in its seventh season, Skogie’s is located up the hill from the marina. Hours start out as Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and expand to Wednesday through Sunday during the season.

• Sunset Cove – Lake Lanier Island’s popular dining experience is expanding for the 2011 season. In addition to new menu items at Sunset Cove, including crab legs and crab cakes, salmon and steamed or raw oysters. The

Workers are renovating the restaurant at Holiday Marina for the new Castaways. The building is undergoing a complete renovation according to the owner, who also operates Dominick’s in Buford.

The staff at Fish Tales Lakeside Grille at Hideaway Bay Marina take a break from training for a group photo. Owners Dale and Jessica Ozaki are shown in the center. New for 2011 is an expanded cover over the patio and additional televisions.

resort is opening two additional choices for casual dining. The Dog and Draft will feature 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns, served at the counter of the red and white building with the thatched roof. The Fire and Ice kiosk will offer smoked barbecue and burgers. “To better serve our customers, we’ve enlarged the kitchen at Sunset Cove and we’ve added two new dining choices,” said Jan Butze, manager of Sunset Cove. “Both Dog and Draft and Fire and Ice offer walk-up

service.” On the water park side, the resort is remodeling the former Boardwalk Café and renaming it Gianni’s Italian Bistro. It will serve pizza, subs and a full pasta menu. Sunset Cove is open Friday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight in April. It will be open seven days a week when the season begins.

• Many of the lake’s restaurants open on abbreviated schedules during the shoulder season, with full-time operating hours after mid- to late May.

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Get Kids Fishing Foundation nets positive results in 2010

By Pamela A. Keene Get Kids Fishing Foundation, an organization designed to involve youngsters in fishing from an early age under the guidance of adult anglers, had a successful year in 2010. Founded by Dave Dayton with programs in Florida and Georgia, the organization fished with 167 kids and 110 adults in six events in the two states. “Every kid who participated caught at least one fish,” Dayton said. “And 63 of our youngsters caught their very first fish during our events, and it’s so rewarding to see their enthusiasm for the sport.”

Nearly 280 fish were caught during the year. More than 110 youngsters experienced their fish time boating. The program, through sponsorships, gave away 80 fishing rods.

Dayton, who works at Home Depot, founded the organization in 2009, with locations in South Florida and on Lake Lanier. He has garnered support of sponsors and fishing clubs, including the Lanier Striper Club, which supported the First Annual Get Kids Fishing Tournament through its Funfest, with profits from that summer event being donated to Get Kids Fishing.

The Lanier Striper Club has been active in supporting Get Kids Fishing for more than a year.

Other clubs around the lake are working with the group as well, including the Oakwood and North Georgia Striper Clubs. These clubs volunteer to take kids and their families out on the water for various events. Youth who attend events pay nothing to participate.

Get Kids Fishing Foundation

already has more than 3,200 fans on its Facebook page and the number of friends is growing.

“Get Kids Fishing would like to send a special thank-you to everyone who has been involved in our program,” Dayton said.

“You’re all helping to make a child’s fishing dream come true.”

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Events that ‘Get Kids Fishing’ On a rainy Saturday in late March, Get Kids Fishing Foundation brought together youngsters, their families and volunteers for a “Take Me Fishing” event at Tribble Park in Lawrenceville. It was hosted by the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation. The free event including fishing lessons for kids, a fishing contest, family activities and a kayak safety program.

The organization has slated another family event for Saturday, April 30, at Van Pugh Park North on Lake Lanier. Volunteers from several fishing clubs in the area will be joined by representatives of local law enforcement to introduce youngsters to the sport of fishing. Forsyth County and

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Departments will be assisting with Thumbs up from our 2010 Miami event (above). the event.

“We have about 28 boats com- Get Kids Fishing Foundation and CBS Nightly News in Fort Lauderdale 2010 (below). mitted at this point, but will certainly welcome some additional boats if people can come,” said Dave Dayton, founder of Get Kids Fishing. “It’s always a fun time and very reward to see youngster learn to fish and how to protect our invaluable natural resources.”

Members of the Lanier Stripers Club will also be on hand to answer questions about fishing Lake Lanier.

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Transition for success in spring bass fishing If one credo could be used to describe spring bass fishing, it’s all about changing with the times.

This season encompasses the productive time of fish staging to spawn, the glory days of fish about to spawn, the tougher immediate post spawn period, and the aggressive post spawn feeding period before summer kicks in.

Throw in the ever present weather systems that usher in bite inhibiting cold fronts and you’ll find that the biggest consistency in fishing during the spring is its inconsistency. That being said, you should definitely be on the water because the rewards are well worth it.

Last month, I briefly mentioned the spectacular time when fish are just about to move in to bed. Cover water in the three to five foot depth with any plastic lure and you’re liable to have an action filled day. One hundred plus fish outings are not unheard of. This will gradually build and the peak will last for about a week.

After that, expect things to taper off somewhat for a week or so. Following this, the dreaded post-spawn period kicks in. Despite the fact that nature programs

from March to mid-June. Good news is that the fishing tends to pick up sharply two to three Tommy weeks after the major spawn peWilkinson riod. Working knowledge of back up strategies can save the day Casting during a bass tournament or day Lanier when you’re taking a couple of buddies out for some good fun anytime during the spring. bass to spawn in increments for Rooster Tails fool bass species survival, nearly all the In last month’s article, I menfish are done by this time. They’re tioned that grubs are a great go to just plain worn out; their reserves option when dealing with fickle are depleted. These bass are not spring fishing. These simple baits in the mood to be very aggressive can really turn the tide in your about anything, including chasing favor when dealing with post your lure (unless you pair the spawn bass. Pair a 4” Tripple Ripright one with the right techple with a 1/8th ounce lead head nique). The fish are in a recovery and you’re in business. Fish this period. Think about that. When on six- or eight-pound test line you’re recovering, what do you with spinning tackle. For more indo? Most folks, hang out on the formation on grub fishing and couch and eat things that are easy techniques visit www.lakesideand don’t require much effort. news.com and check out last For success in spring angling, month’s fishing column. Another a change of mind set is required. deadly choice when you’re copThings that worked exceptionally ing with a tough bite is the simple well 10 days ago will probably in line spinner. For some reason, put far fewer bends in your rod these deadly lures are overlooked today. That’s especially true by many modern bass anglers. If when post storm cold fronts come you are fortunate enough to have knocking at the door. These can your grandfather’s old tackle box, throw a profound wrench in your take another look inside. Among highly thought out game plan other tried and true favorites,

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you’ll probably see a few old style in line spinners. One called The Shyster was a staple for many years. These days, choices abound. A 1/6th ounce Rooster Tail will fool a lot of bass but sometimes the blade does not spin freely for part of the retrieve. One way to overcome this is by giving the rod tip a quick snap as you begin reeling the lure in.

Another option is to try the Super Rooster Tail. This sports a safety pin style frame with a more snag resistant double hook. I have several of these in my own tackle box. Other great choices when it comes to in line spinners are models produced by Blue Fox and Mepps. One spinner has a very quiet and nearly cult like following. I’m talking about the Comet Minnow by Mepps. This sports a plastic minnow shaped body aft of an in line spinner. To be sure, it has a different look but bass love it. Choose the smaller sizes when targeting post spawn bass. Lighter spinners are best fished on spinning tackle with six-pound test line. Target as many points and reef markers as you can cover while you’re on the water. Keep the retrieve slow and steady. As long as the blade is

turning, you’re in business.

Go for rocky points with stumps The previously described lures and tactics are great when dealing with non-aggressive post spawn fish. As I mentioned earlier, good news is that after the bass recuperate a bit, they begin to feed heavily. While a variety of tactics will work, one of the best this time of year is to fish a shaky head worm rig on the secondary points. A 3/16th or 1/4 ounce specialty lead head made for rigging plastic worms is the order of the day. Unless conditions are really windy, opt for the lighter weight.

Good brands include XPS, Spot Sticker, and Tru-Tungsten. These all have a longer shank than traditional lead heads designed for grub fishing. Your favorite straight finesse style plastic worm will work fine for this set up.

Keep the length down to five or six inches. Popular colors include sand and just about any shade of green you can imagine.

Be sure to dye the last inch of the tail chartreuse and use your favorite scent product. While these tips may not yield double the strikes, the fact is, you will See Fishing, page 8

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Continued from Page 7 get more. And the fish that do strike will hang onto the bait longer. Although nearly any secondary point has potential, to maximize productivity, you should focus on the ones that have the most rock cover. Add submerged stumps and the potential becomes much better. If you studied the lake during the historic drought conditions several years ago, you should have plenty of these hot spots marked on your map or saved as way points in your electronics.

Target depths from five feet down to about 15 feet or so. Be sure to maintain good bottom contact. While baitcasting tackle will work for this technique, I prefer spinning tackle because eight-pound test line handles better with this gear. A six and a half medium action rod works nicely providing the right amount of backbone with a softer touch. Some anglers have good success fishing rocky points with jigs this time of year. Green and brown models up to 3/8th ounce can be very effective. Be sure to pair this with a twin tail trailer for more action. When fishing jigs, medium heavy tackle and 10or 12-pound test line are better choices.

Polarized sunglasses help spot targets Around the end of April, expect a great bite to begin and typically last through middle to late May. This could be called the Trick Worm bite or Super Fluke bite

depending on an angler’s preference in plastic baits. No matter what you call this, it’s a whole lot of fun.

In a nutshell, slow sinking plastics with no weight other than the hook fished just off the shallows will result in many bites.

This method is extremely exciting because most strikes are visual as a hungry bass charges and turns away with your bait in its mouth. To make this effective for putting bass in the boat, it’s important to do things right. Many refer the plastic worm part of this as a “floating worm.” The real deal is it’s just a high buoyancy worm that sinks slowly and that’s the magic so don’t get hung up on the floating label. Many manufacturers offer these but the hands down favorite in our neck of the woods is the Trick Worm made by Zoom Bait Company. I like a size 2/0 offset shank worm hook threaded to one third down the body for this bass tempter. I also purposely skin hook it with a noticeable kink in the body for added action. For me, this predicates a very small black crane swivel tied in line about 18 inches above the business end.

This prevents line twist from rotation of the worm.

Choose your favorite color. It’s worth noting that bass will charge wild colors that look like nothing in nature. The merthiolate color and banana yellow are perfect examples. I like colors that I can See Fishing, page 14

Lake Level: Just over 1070.5 which means four or five inches below full pool.

Surface Temp: Upper 50s in clear water to lower 60s in stained water. Temps will increase significantly during the month.

Clarity: Clear in main lake areas. Upper lake areas and tributaries have significant color from rains which is normal this time of year.

Bass fishing has been good to excellent for most anglers. While no one has been catching extravagant numbers, it’s been very solid and fishermen are having productive days. Fish are shallow and the spawn should be at its peak by the second week in April. In a word, it’s time to go. A variety of lures have been fooling bass. A light Fish Head spin paired with a smaller fluke style body has been a good choice for many. Toss this up into a couple of feet of water and give it short jerks during the retrieve. Standard baitfish colors will work fine. Hard bodied jerk baits, swim baits, and light Carolina rigs are producing good results as well as lighter shakey head worm rigs. If faster moving lures are not getting strikes, switch to a light Carolina rigged lizard and slow down. You’ll probably see quite a few fish in the shallows, but these can be difficult to catch. Look for gently sloping banks with clay composition. Area like this that also have submerged stumps, blow downs, or flooded stick are great places to check out. If you’re targeting larger spotted bass, it pays to fish down to the 10-foot depth in areas with lots of cover.

Striper fishing has been fair lately with some good days sprinkled in. Live blue back herring presented on flat lines have been getting most of the action well up the creeks. Keep these relatively close to the bank and do expect a lot of action from spotted bass. You’ll want to pick up extra bait to contend with this. If you’re getting too much action from the spots, move out a bit and try weighting one flat line with a larger split shot to check a second depth level. While doing this, anglers are picking up stripers by tossing McStick jerk baits and bucktail jigs toward the shallows. During the last half of the month, start looking for surfacing fish in the middle creek areas out to the mouths of creeks. Have your favorite topwater plug at the ready as well as a bucktail jig or fluke style bait. If fish are actively feeding and a couple of good topwater plug casts don’t do the trick, pick up one of the other rods for a subsurface presentation.

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How to respond if a blue light approaches while on the water It’s a beautiful day and you and your guests are out on the water in your boat enjoying the experience, and you see that a law enforcement boat is coming toward your position with its blue light flashing. One should give some thought to how best deal with these visits. I recently met with Department of Natural Resources Ranger Sgt. Mike Burgamy and discussed this subject with him. Mike is well known on Lake Lanier, and you may well have seen him interviewed by local TV reporters on his patrol boat. Mike has been with the Georgia DNR for 18 years and has responsibility not only for Lanier but also supervises activities in Hall, Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties.

Mike advises that as law enforcement approaches a vessel, the skipper should stop and not continue on their way. He also advises against the skipper or any passenger trying to help by reaching over to the patrol boat in an attempt to grab hold to pull the boats together. You can very easily get injured doing that. Let the rangers handle bringing the boats together. If you get stopped, there will be a reason for it. The ranger may have observed something he

board for the size of the boat) and young children without life jackets in the cockpit of the boat.

Roy Children under the age of 10 must Crittenden wear a life jacket if in the cockpit of the boat. If the boat is not unUSCG derway, wearing of the life jacket Auxiliary is not required. Also, if they are using a “swimsuit” for flotation, it must be Coast Guard approved. thinks needs checking out. Be Remember that your running prepared to show picture ID and lights are required to be on from the boat registration card. A photo “sunset to sunrise” and in limited copy of the ID is acceptable. Both visibility such as fog or rain. It should be kept handy and not should be noted that county sherburied somewhere that will reiff’s departments patrol on Lanier quire time to locate. That only as well. The Gainesville DNR Ofraises the level of tension of the fice can be reached at 770 535boat operator. Don’t volunteer in- 5499. formation, since the rangers have If you are on the coast operattheir priorities and are just doing ing in the Intracoastal Waterway their job.

(ICW), for instance, you may enSgt. Burgamy says that the counter the U.S. Coast Guard or most common infraction he sees local law enforcement. Coast is ”failure to follow the rules of Guard patrol boats have the very the road.” If you are not sure of recognizable orange diagonal these rules, maybe you should stripe on the bow and Georgia consider taking a safe boating DNR boats utilize a black stripe. course offered by the Coast They may call you on VHF ChanGuard Auxiliary. The DNR nel 16, so always have your marangers also see overloading as a rine radio on when underway. The problem (too many people onCoast Guard may ask if there are MORE INFO: 770-393-4382 • alcrit@mindspring.com Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier • http://a0700209.uscgaux.info

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any fire arms on board. Answer the question honestly. Do not reach for the weapons or show them without being asked. If the guns are in a locked compartment, hand over the key and let them do their job. Again, don’t volunteer information. Simply answer any questions put forth by the boarding party.

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law enforcement or military responsibility. We are charged with recreational boating safety and offer safe boating courses, free vessel safety checks to ensure that boaters have the state required equipment on board, and offer help to boaters on the water should they ask for it. We do not compete with commercial towing companies.

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Safe boating course set for May 14 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011.

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Boating Atlanta hosts string of fishing tournaments on Lanier

By Pamela A. Keene Boating Atlanta began its Spring Series and Classic Fishing Tournament on Sunday, March 27.

It was the first of three qualifiers for the June 25 Classic. Other qualifying events will be held on April 17 and May 22. There is a $100 entry fee per boat.

Tournaments in the Spring Series/Classic will be held at Balus Creek on Lanier, with events starting at first light and weigh-ins at 3 p.m. Registration forms are available at Boating Atlanta on Buford Highway.

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by Skeeter, Triton Boats, Sea Hunt

Boats, Lowe Boats and Cypress Cay Pontoons.

Additionally, the Triton dealer is hosting its “One Bass Splash” on Saturday, May 21, at Laurel Park to encourage interest in tournament bass fishing, particularly for youth.

“We’re encouraging anglers to participate with youth fishermen,” said Lee Hartley with Boating Atlanta. “It will be a fun day with lots of prizes to be given away.”

The entry fee is $100 per adult fisherman and $20 per youth. The entry fees will be used as prize money, divided among the winners in each category. Prizes will be

awarded to the adult who catch the largest Spotted Bass or Largemouth Bass. The youth field will be divided into six winners – three for Spotted and three for Largemouth.

The event is open to any boat – bass, aluminum, bay or pontoon – that has a live well. Any angler under age 18 must have a consenting adult with them. Boats must be 16 feet or longer.

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Senate earmarks funds to study increased lake levels, new and expanded reservoirs

By Pamela A. Keene The last week in March the Georgia State Senate approved $25 million to study the possibility of developing new reservoirs and expanding existing ones in Georgia. A portion of those funds – $2 million – is being requested to conduct a study of the possibility of raising the level of Lake Lanier to 1073. The budget still requires the approval of the Georgia House of Representatives, as well as the governor’s signature.

“The Senate budget includes a $25 million earmark for the de-

velopment of new reservoirs and the expansion of existing reservoirs,” said Sen. Butch Miller, RGainesville. “The $2 million requested has been rolled into that $25 million and the principal interest is Lake Lanier.”

Since 2006, the Lake Lanier Association has advocated to increase the lake’s full pool to 1073, two feet higher than the current full-pool level. According to the association, the lake has been at least that level more than 300 times since the lake was created, most recently on November

13, 2009. According to historic data on the US Army Corps of Engineers’ website, the lake topped out at slightly above 1077 on April 14, 1964.

Miller said that the increase in the lake level to 1073 will result in more than 26 billion gallons of additional water.

“Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, there’s no better water allocation dollars that can be spent than the expansion of existing reservoirs,” Miller said. “Lake Lanier would be an ideal candidate for expansion.”

produce good quality replicas of this style. When fishing the slow sinking plastic bite, be sure to target every piece of cover you can find. When on this mission, you’ll find that polarized sunglasses, even inexpensive ones, are worth their weight in gold when it comes to spotting targets.

Well, that’s it for this month.

In May, you’ll want to gear up for topwater action. Until then, take care and enjoy the lake!

Tommy Wilkinson is a veteran of the fishing industry and resides in Jefferson, GA.

• Fishing Continued from Page 10 easily see since most bites are visual. Glimmer blue is great in clear water and regular old white is great in stained water situations. As always, I dye the last inch of the tail chartreuse. I will omit the scent product as this bait triggers a strong reaction bite.

Also, be sure to have a good supply of Super Flukes this time of year. While I fish Trick Worms on spinning tackle around tight cover, the Super Fluke is great for busting bass in the open water shallows around submerged stumps or any other available cover. While many colors are available, you’ll be good to go if you only choose white pearl. Rig this plastic with a large 4/0 hook.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE Thousands brave spring storms for regatta weekend Record number of teams compete at John Hunter Regatta

By Jane Harrison The novice crew of eight college women in the first regatta of their lives had more than the competition rattling their nerves at the John Hunter Regatta last month when threatening weather struck at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. With thunder rumbling and streaks of lightning flashing, the Women’s Novice 8 Crew from the College of Charleston heeded the emergency evacuation announcement and along with other crews stroked from the race course to the boathouse more than 2,000 meters away.

After rowing under Clarks Bridge, instead of being directed to one of four boat docks where dozens of rowers were quickly disembarking, the Charleston crew was told to perform a wet dock on the beach. Their coach, Cammi Stanko, explained what happened. She said officials helped the women get out of their boat in waist-deep water and walk it to shore. “It was definitely exciting … the evacuation was managed efficiently and timely,” Stanko said. “I’m very proud of (the novice crew).

They handled it very well.”

It was a scenario that John Hunter Regatta Director Nils Thompson had prepped coaches and coxswains for the night before the March 26 regatta when weather forecasts predicted a stormy dilemma. It was also a situation he and others had hoped they would not have to face during the biggest regatta in the 25-year history of the event.

Fifty-four collegiate and high school teams entered the regatta jointly organized by the Saint Andrew Rowing Club, of Roswell, and the Georgia Tech Rowing Club. The Saturday regatta brought an estimated 2,000 rowers and 3,000 spectators to Lanier for the first contest in a double-regatta weekend. About 120 volunteers from Saint Andrews and Georgia Tech joined 30 referees from around the

Lake Lanier Rowing Club

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Baylor School rowers wait out the weather delay in the boathouse during the John Hunter Regatta.

Southeast to launch the largest rowing regatta in years on Lanier.

About 30 teams came back on Sunday for a second day of cloud-covered racing in the Lanier Sprints Regatta, organized by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club.

John Hunter Regatta Director Thompson, from the Saint Andrew club, said that never in the history of the event had conditions forced an evacuation and cancellation of some races. “Rowers don’t rust,” he said, alluding to athletes’ perseverance in cold, rain and snow. But, when lightning is present, safety is threatened, he said.

When lightning streaked north of the race course and across the cove from the boathouse, Thompson called for the boats to come in. With help from officials and volunteers, they evacuated the lake in about 16 minutes. Many crews huddled in the boathouse or in tents at the grandstands awaiting the fate of the regatta on an afternoon when storms were forecast all day.

“It’s our goal to keep the integrity of the regatta See Regatta , page 18

Pickens resigns LLRC post, club rallies to prepare for regattas

By Jane Harrison Jim Pickens resigned his post with the Lake Lanier Rowing Club in mid-March prior to the biggest regatta season the club has hosted in at least a decade. “I might have run out of energy. I worked constantly and just got burned out,” said Pickens, whose efforts helped revive the Pickens club that had almost dried up with the drought and lack of leadership.

As LLRC Head Coach since August 2008, Pickens grew a youth program, initiated a night sprint regatta, and put the venue back on the national rowing stage by ushering in two major regattas set for next month. The club had been without a head coach and executive director for about two years when it hired the then 24-year-old University of Mary Washington rower, collegiate coach and rowing equipment marketer.

Pickens also served as masters team coach, led spring-to-fall learn to row sessions, installed the buoyed competition course, and brought in the venue’s largest turnout of collegiate athletes for spring break practice in February and March.

“I couldn’t be in more than three places at once.

I had to get out,” said Pickens, who hoped to continue as the junior team coach, course installer, and regatta director for the May 28-29 American Colle-

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giate Rowing Association Championships. “I hope the club will keep up. As a single person, I could not do any more. If it steps up, the regattas will be successful,” he said.

“He may have done too much on his own,” said LLRC President Ed Hallman. “We made a lot of resources available and he got a lot accomplished.”

Hallman said the board hired John Martiniere as interim executive director and that it would be evaluating “the kind of coaching we need.” Martiniere said Pickens’ resignation was unexpected. “I was totally surprised,” said Martiniere, who is now focusing on rallying volunteers to work the May regattas. The ACRA championships and the May 14-15 Southeast Junior Regional Championships are “of primary importance,” Martiniere said.

The regattas, expected to bring between 3,0005,000 athletes and spectators to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, have already booked up local hotels. Jai Singh, manager at Guesthouse International Inn in Gainesville, praised Pickens’ enthusiasm for bringing crews to Lanier and thereby filling hotels.

“This is something to be proud of … the whole city should applaud the job LLRC is doing. Jim Pickens has done the work and we’re seeing the money,” Singh said.

Running regattas puts a lot of pressure on the relatively small rowing club. “We are essentially the See Pickens, page 24

Contact: John Martiniere Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas.

Calendar of events: (complete list on website) May 14-15 - Southeast Junior Regional Championships May 28-29 - ACRA National Championships

Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator Brenda Miller, LCKC President Tim Watson Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions.

Calendar of events: (complete list on website) April 23 - Youth Racing League Fun Race May 6-7 - USA Canoe/Kayak Collegiate Nationals May 7 - Youth Racing League Fungatta May 17, 19, 24, 26 - Adult Learn to Kayak Class 1 May 20 - Moonlight Paddle May 23-27 - Youth Racing League Spring Clinic Venue seats about 2,000 with parking capacity of about 400 cars.

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Continued from Page 16 and make it the best we can while trying to give everyone a chance to race,” Thompson told coaches and crew members in a meeting during the near three-hour delay.

Some coaches and crews faced tough decisions when two 4-boat events were dropped due to lack of time before dark.

“I’m very disappointed (about cutting the 4-boat races). My efforts and volunteers’ efforts are to do this for the kids. We want to see them row,” Thompson said.

Most coaches were able to get their athletes into races despite the cancellations. College of Charleston Coach Stanko said that thanks to the Lanier Sprints on Sunday, all her crew got on the water. Edgewater Crews, from near Orlando, also got all their rowers into races, an Edgewater coach reported.

Louisiana State University Rowing Club Coach Clark Lanius was grateful he had entered his rowers in the Sunday race. After bringing 54 rowers on a 600-mile journey one-way to Gainesville, he wanted all of them to get their oars wet at the Olympic venue.

“It’s always inspiring to go down Clarks Bridge Road and see the

Olympic course and tower. History was made at this venue,” Lanius said.

Crew members kept a sunny disposition, despite the delay and downpours. Nich Roberts, a senior from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., said he and teammates spent spring break practicing at the venue the week before the regatta. The quick Olympic course with no current, large boathouse and expansive lake made for a great experience, despite the weather on regatta day, he said.

I’m really happy to get out on the water,” said Alex Benedict, sophomore rower from Montgomery Bell Academy near Nashville, Tenn. “This is a great course. It’s one of a kind,” said Benedict, whose grandmother, Jane Benedict was getting her introduction to rowing. “I love it.

It’s exciting,” she said as raindrops dripped off her rain hat near the MBA tent on the grandstand plaza.

Mike Stone, a sophomore from Derryfield School, said his team’s flight from Manchester, N.H. was worth it to row on the “tremendous lake” and utilize the “ab-

solutely beautiful” venue.

After the regatta resumed at 2 p.m., events continued until around 6:30 p.m. Results are posted at www.johnhunterregatta.com.

About 150 rowers returned to the venue March 27 for the Lanier Sprints races for collegiate, high school, and masters rowers. Regatta Director Mike Gillen reported that 30 LLRC members, junior rowers and their parents helped out at the event.

LLRC volunteer Bud Smith stationed himself at the rowers’ check-in near the boat house, where he inspected racing shells before athletes launched. He said his job was made easier by the caliber of participants in the regatta. “They are on time and they are a polite wonderful group … many of them even thank me,” Smith said.

A second day of cold, dreary conditions did not dampen spirits of athletes and coaches, who vowed to return for the double regatta weekend next year. “It was a great experience. We’re here every year. We’ll be back,” said College of Charleston Coach Stanko.

PHOT O BY JANE HARRISON

Spectators and team members tried to stay dry while cheering for crews in the John Hunter Regatta.

LLRC, RMA juniors row to success

By Jane Harrison Lake Lanier Rowing Club and Riverside Military Academy junior rowers achieved first through third places finishes at the John Hunter Regatta March 26.

The LLRC Women’s Youth Novice 8 boat won first place in their flight, beating out Saint Andrew B by about 20 seconds.

RMA’s Men’s Novice 8 crew placed second, five seconds behind the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association crew. LLRC’s Women’s Novice 4 took third place in their flight, finishing

after Atomic Racing and the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association.

“We are very proud and happy with their results,” said Nathan Mahan, LLRC volunteer assistant coach.

The RMA 4-boats did not get to race, due to cancellation of their events because of a weather delay. Junior rowers and their parents returned to the Lanier Olympic Venue the next day to help with the Lanier Sprints regatta. Mahan reported that RMA cadets volunteered to work as boat holders at the race start.

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In any case plans need to be made for metro Atlanta’s water needs for the decades to come and the area’s population growth.

Let’s just hope that once again common sense will prevail, stay tuned.

But can they handle a rough sea?

My good friend Linda Littiken who also helps me with this column, recently sent me an article from “The Robb Report” about high priced custom yachts. Reading through the article about these 42’ to 130’ beauties, each bragging more than the other about their creature comforts and how many can sleep aboard in ultimate luxury designed by the likes of Studio Zuccon International or Gucci. They also talk of speeds from 24 to 41 knots.

In the whole article not once does it mention how sea kindly these yachts are. Now the Princess Line does state that their deep V hulls have a 21-degree deadrise which would greatly improve handling in a mean sea.

They also build the Viking line of sport yachts. Princess Yachts are held by Luxury Brands owner LVMH, which also holds fashion labels Louie Vuitton and Givenchy; champagne house Moet and Chandon and Beuve Cliequot.

Even the elegant “Riva” who has been building boats in Italy since before the internal combustion engine was invented doesn’t brag about their handling of rough seas. They only talk about Riva’s outstanding craftsmanship and 20 coats of varnish.

My guess is that the people who buy these yachts are fair weather sailors and care mainly for the onboard luxuries and toys.

I’ll bet the only one who knows are the Captain and crew delivering the yacht to the next party port, and I’ll bet they have some good sea stories.

Circumnavigator Laura Decker The last time we checked on 15-year-old Laura Decker she and her boat “Guppy” were in St. Maarteen. While there she has been a guest sailor on her homeland’s (Netherlands) training ship

“Stad Amsterdam” where they sailed to neighboring islands and back. She also flew home to participate in the Amsterdam Boat Show.

Now back on her boat she soon will sail for the Panama Canal. She has a goal to be in Australia by November. Keep in mind she is not sailing non-stop to set a record, however when she does complete her circumnavigation she might not be the fastest, but most likely the youngest.

Check out her blogs. They read like a person many years her senior. Her blog is at: www.lauradecker.nl/English/Home.

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Here’s a new one: The Hoochicola River Adventure of 2011. The 500-mile river adventure promises to be a favorite. The journey starts on Georgia’s Chattahoochee River and ends on Florida’s Apalachicola and covers four rivers, three locks and two lakes, as well as some narrow passages that only PWCs can navigate.

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If you go on one of these trips or others we might not have known about, please share your pictures and stories with Lakeside readers.

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Navigation help As you probably know, paper charts are going the same way as film in cameras. All charts are electronic, so if there are changes in certain channels and water ways you will be cruising you need a source to check it out. This is especially true with the ICW on Georgia’s coast. The easiest way to do this is to monitor the U.S. Coast Guards Online Navigation Center (www.navgen.uscg.gov).

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The question of whether metro Atlanta can continue using Lake Lanier as its water source is now in the appeals court. The court turned it over to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get more information for him to make a decision. People who were at the appeals hearing felt judges would decide in Lanier and Atlanta’s favor.

While waiting for the recent hearing, bills have been introduced in both state chambers to allow water to be withdrawn from the Tennessee River basin to be piped south. This week Senate Resolution 228 passed out of the Natural Resources Committee urging the state to study a plan to divert water from Georgia streams feeding into the Tennessee River for in state use. Supporters point to a 2004 Tennessee Valley Authority study that found the river could support a withdrawal of an additional one billion gallons a day without affecting existing reservoir levels. There is also talk of raising the level of Lanier two feet to facilitate future increased water needs.

There are still those that want to pursue the fact that the northern Georgia boundary was accidentally placed south of where it should have been some 200 years ago. If it was where it was supposed to be the state line would be in the middle of the Tennessee River and there likely would be no water problem.

I think in the immediate future we need to get the level of all of Georgia’s reservoirs raised in anticipation of future use and droughts. Common sense should prevail in the court’s decision, although I must admit common sense has been lacking in most government associated dealings lately. But I can’t see them taking a water supply away from a metro area of three plus million people.

Alabama shouldn’t be worried about water. It has the Tennessee River in the northeastern part of the state, the Tombigbee Waterway, north and south, Lake Logan Martin in the middle, and Warrior River on the western side. They should have plenty of water.

Florida on the other hand wants the Chattahoochee River to flow into the Apalachicola with enough water to benefit the oyster harvest in Apalachicola Bay. If Alabama and Florida would join Georgia in its effort to tap the Tennessee, I think it would benefit all parties involved.

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It’s ‘5 O’Clock Somewhere’ on Lake Lanier One of the largest yachts on the lake arrives from Florida

By Pamela A. Keene Some assembly was required for the arrival of one of Lake Lanier’s largest cruising yachts, a 2006 SeaRay 580 Sedan Bridge vessel fit for a king and his court.

It took two tractor trailers – one carrying the boat and the other transporting the bridge – to bring the luxury yacht from Long Boat Key, Fla., to its new owner, Ken Jarosz, who lives in Cumming.

Located and purchased through Singleton Marine Group, the boat arrived at Holiday Marina on Thursday, March 24, just two days after closing in Florida.

“The people at Singleton Marine Group are amazing,” Jarosz said. “They got the boat here in record time.”

The transportation of the boat, named “5 O’clock Somewhere,” was part of the service that Singleton provided. “We sent our own crew down to disassemble the boat and come back up here with it,” said Scott Cunningham with Singleton. “It was an incredible thing to do in just two days’ time, especially with that big a boat and so much to do to get it

here.”

The boat, which weighs 60,000 pounds, is the largest to be launched using Singleton’s 60-ton crane at Holiday Marina. The purchase process took four weeks from the time Jarosz saw the boat until the paperwork was complete.

Jarosz, who moved to Lake Lanier in 2006, grew up in the Midwest, where he learned to waterski and fish from a young age.

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Jarosz owned his first boat – a Forester 14-foot bass boat – when he was 9.

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• Pickens Continued from Page 16 host club” for both May regattas, Martiniere said, meaning LLRC provides the venue and infrastructure to run the competitions. He said the board is considering Pickens’ request to serve as director of the ACRA regatta and that he expects he will fill the post.

Each two-day regatta requires dozens of volunteers who do everything from directing parking to handling boats at the starting buoys. The Saint Andrews Rowing Club, which hosted the 2,000participant John Hunter Regatta at the venue last month, brought more than 100 volunteers to help out. LLRC’s total membership numbers about 85 adults and 30 juniors, Martiniere said.

“We’re definitely going to step up. We’re getting organized to handle the tasks and get everything in place to run the regattas.

We always get it done,” he said, referring the club’s experience managing numerous smaller regattas in the past.

Martiniere said that in the aftermath of Pickens’ resignation “a lot of folks are picking up the ball and getting re-engaged.” He credited Pickens with doing “a lot of positive things,” including

starting a juniors program and bringing in events. “I think he did a great job,” Martiniere said, adding the board is working on a contract for Pickens to continue as junior coach. Pickens said he was looking forward to the possibility of “coaching kids exclusively and getting to row myself.”

“There are a lot of good things coming to the venue and I couldn’t see where the help was going to come from … whether it was the city, the county, the community or whatever,” he said. He said and he wife, Lauren, who kept up the club’s website and assisted with coaching and regattas, are “happy we now get to do the part of rowing we love” – working with kids and actually putting their own oars in the lake.

Pickens considers the growth of the youth program one of his greatest accomplishments with LLRC. The junior team of 34 high school-age rowers from schools in Hall and surrounding counties is the largest the club has had. Pickens and volunteer assistant coach Nathan Mahan visited area schools to recruit students and market the sport to parents.

“The junior program is bringing

in a lot of new blood,” Pickens said. Many LLRC juniors and their parents volunteered to help the club with the Lanier Sprints Regatta, the day after the junior crew’s successful races in the John Hunter Regatta. Two LLRC juniors have been awarded college scholarships.

Pickens also counted the large spring break turnout as a highlight of his tenure. He described this past spring break season as “the largest year yet for spring break … the place was alive” with more than 1,500 college athletes working out, scrimmaging and stroking on Lanier.

Pickens also mentioned the Lanier Night Sprint Regatta, held during last September’s Taste of Gainesville, as a high point. He instigated the regatta under the lights to show the sport to a “captive audience” at the popular dining event. “It was the one event that incorporated the community into (the sport that is spotlighted at the venue),” he said. Diners got to see it from a perspective other than one that pervades travelers as “a headache that backs up traffic on Clarks Bridge Road,” he said.

“Bringing people back to the

venue was a huge accomplishment,” Pickens said, adding that starting a new business would have been easier than resurrecting LLOV from the impression that Lanier was “unrowable and unusable” after the drought. “Convincing people to come back and try it was a big deal,” he said.

“The good news is, they are coming in,” Pickens said. But, he cautioned that the potential of the aging venue to continue to draw events may dwindle as new, wellfinanced venues, such as those in Oklahoma City, OK., Chattanooga, Tenn., and Sarasota, Fla. attract more events. With the support and encouragement of public officials, private sector businesses in those cities have had a big hand in growing those venues into lucrative tourist attractors.

“I don’t think this place being the 1996 Olympic site is enough to give it the credibility that it needs” to keep regattas coming, Pickens said. “The guts and bones are all there … it needs people who care enough to get behind it and support it, not just people in the rowing (and canoe/kayak) club,” he said. The race course, the venue’s shimmering Olympic

legacy, is in good shape and remains “one of our biggest draws,” Pickens said. But as much as the venue needs new docks and a general polishing, what it needs most is recognition, he said.

City and county officials are often absent from the venue during large events, such as the double regatta weekend last month.

Pickens said Mayor Ruth Bruner “did a great job standing behind the venue,” but the resignation of former Gainesville Convention and Facility Sales Manager Tracy Whitmire has left a void. Whitmire helped market the venue to spring break crews and put LLOV events on the mayor’s agenda.

“Support (for LLOV) can come in many different ways,” Pickens said. “The biggest would be acknowledgement. It doesn’t have to come from money or improvements … it’s unfortunate people don’t pay attention to it.”

Pickens said he and Lauren love Gainesville and plan to stay.

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Try gardening by the moon Well, spring is here and the lake level is up.

The water is spectacular.

All is right with the world, or at least our little corner of it.

While we escaped severe storms in March we still have another month to go before we are clear of the massive spring-time squall lines and tornadoes. Compared with other states, Georgia ranks number 14 for frequency of tornadoes, 14 for number of deaths, 10 for injuries and four for cost of damages.

When we compare these statistics to other states by the frequency per square mile, Georgia ranks, number 19 for the frequency of tornadoes, number 15 for fatalities, number 14 for injuries per area and number five for costs per area. We will continue to watch the skies this month.

Speaking of watching the skies, did you get a chance to see the “Super Full Moon” last month? It was 14 percent brighter because its orbit took it closer to earth. It was truly spectacular.

I know many of you are beginning to plant your gardens and cleaning up your lawns. I have been reading some interesting things about gardening by the moon. If you would like to try it, here’s what you need to do: At the new moon, the lunar gravity pulls water up, and causes the seeds to swell and burst. This factor, coupled with the increasing moonlight creates balanced root and leaf growth. This is the best time for planting above ground annual crops that produce their seeds outside the

fruit. Examples are lettuce, spinach, celery, broccoli, cabbage, cauliGlenn flower, and grain crops.

Burns Cucumbers like this phase also, even though Lanier they are an exception to Outlook that rule.

In the second quarter the gravitational pull is less, but the moonlight is strong, creating strong leaf growth. It is generally a good time for planting, especially two days before the full moon. The types of crops that prefer the second quarter are annuals that produce above ground, but their seeds form inside the fruit, such as beans, melons, peas, peppers, squash, and tomatoes.

Mow lawns in the first or second quarter to increase growth.

After the full moon, as the moon wanes, the energy is drawing down. The gravitation pull is high, creating more moisture in the soil, but the moonlight is decreasing, putting energy into the roots.

This is a favorable time for planting root crops, including beets, carrots, onions, potatoes, and peanuts. It is also good for perennials, biennials, bulbs, and transplanting because of the active root growth.

Pruning is best done in the third quarter, in the sign of Scorpio.

In the fourth quarter there is decreased gravitational pull and moonlight, and it is considered a resting period. This is also the best time to cultivate, harvest, transplant and prune. Mow lawns in the third or fourth quarter to retard growth.

I am certainly going to see if this

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AVG MAX MIN

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SEP

1070.22 1070.18 1070.21 1070.18 1070.10 1070.11 1070.12 1070.11 1070.04 1069.97 1069.90 1069.85 1069.80 1069.81 1069.79 1069.72 1069.67 1069.58 1069.53 1069.54 1070.02 1070.15 1070.12 1070.06 1070.00 1069.98 1069.96 1069.93 1069.90 1069.84 1069.76 1069.94 1070.22 1069.53

1069.67 1069.58 1069.47 1069.43 1069.41 1069.34 1069.25 1069.20 1069.16 1069.12 1069.15 1069.14 1069.09 1069.05 1069.00 1068.95 1068.93 1068.92 1068.86 1068.81 1068.77 1068.72 1068.67 1068.59 1068.59 1068.74 1068.99 1069.07 1069.12 1069.38

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1068.68 1068.80 1068.84 1068.85 1068.92 1068.89 1068.88 1068.88 1068.86 1068.85 1068.89 1068.93 1068.92 1068.91 1068.89 1068.90 1068.93 1068.96 1068.96 1068.94 1068.95 1068.94 1068.93 1068.91 1068.95 1068.95 1068.91 1068.88 1068.91 1068.89 1068.87 1068.08 1068.90 1068.55 1068.96 1067.84 1068.68

works.

Have fun on the lake this spring and next month I will tell you about some new technology here at WSB-TV that will change the way we track and forecast se-

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1069.06 1069.15 1069.18 1069.16 1069.16 1069.15 1069.15 1068.17 1069.26 1069.28 1069.24 1069.22 1069.18 1069.11 1069.11 1069.16 1069.17 1069.17 1069.17 1069.10 1069.17 1069.16 1069.18 1069.16 1069.20 1069.16 1069.18 1069.19 1069.20 1069.22 1069.26 1069.18 1069.28 1069.06

1069.43 1069.65 1069.71 1069.99 1070.18 1070.29 1070.29 1070.31 1070.31 1070.31 1070.28 1070.32 1070.35 1070.31 1070.31 1070.29 1070.27 1070.25 1070.27 1070.29 1070.23 1070.16 1070.15 1070.14 1070.20 1070.22 1070.24 1070.32

1070.37 1070.33 1070.24 1070.17 1070.30 1070.82 1070.82 1070.62 1071.49 1071.79 1071.74 1071.61 1071.47 1071.32 1071.34 1071.18 1070.96 1070.82 1070.92 1070.97 1070.88 1070.79 1070.78 1070.60 1070.50 1070.76 1070.99 1071.18 1071.23 1071.45

1070.18 1070.35 1069.43

vere storms. We are only the second TV station in the world to have this technology and it’s really exciting!

Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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Seasonal trout streams now open It is time for pre-season trout stocking and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to stock more than one million trout in Georgia streams, rivers and small lakes by the end of the year. Many streams were stocked by the end of March in time for opening day for seasonal trout stream fishing which was March 26th.

“Our goal is to replenish all of our stocked streams before the end of the month,” says Perry Thompson, trout stocking coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Division. “Since stream flows are up, we’ll have an opportunity to spread our fish out well. Flow can drop quickly though, and we’ll manage accordingly.”

Some popular seasonal streams include Cooper Creek in Union County, Wildcat Creek in Rabun County, Dicks Creek in Lumpkin County and Johns Creek in Floyd County. Of course, year-round streams are open and ready for business.

In north Georgia, Rock Creek in Fannin County, Tallulah River in Rabun County or Holly Creek in Murray County are recommended, while the Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam Park and Jones Bridge are excellent nearby destinations for metro Atlanta anglers.

“These sites are well-stocked and pro-

vide great angling experiences for someone new to the sport,” explains Thompson.

Anglers must possess both a current Georgia fishing license and a trout license to fish in designated trout waters and to fish for or possess trout. Licenses can be purchased online and at various local sporting good dealers. The daily limit is eight trout on general regulation trout waters. Anglers are reminded to respect private property rights along streams flowing through private lands and to obtain permission before fishing on private property.

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A picture perfect story; revisiting special memories Bob and Carolyn Wilson, aboard Sea Island Girl, continue Lakeside's long running series of cruising adventures which began in the mid-1990s. To date we've had the Johnston family, Jean and Bill Bayman, and Mechelle and Bill Cooksey all contribute to the series. Bob and Carolyn boated on Lake Lanier until leaving for their adventure in 2002.

It has been a good year for taking lots of pictures, and with today’s digital cameras it is better than ever. During the days when Kodak was king, I was constantly running out of film, or always looking for a better way to display and store all those memories.

With the new technology, neither is an issue. Today’s cameras are more compact, and being virtually fool-proof it is easy to capture a good picture.

Last summer I invested in a professional model. Invested is the operative word here, and after attending school to learn how to operate it, the cost of the accessories was more than the camera itself. But, I find myself using it almost daily. I store the images on a computer, and I simply delete the bad ones and there’s no film to buy.

Bob & Carolyn Wilson Cruising Wilsons

Every so often I enjoy looking over the pictures. I laugh at some, cry at others, but for us pictures have become an important way to capture a magic moment, revisit the many places we have traveled and recall the friendships we have enjoyed over the years.

Take Marion and Ot Berry as an example. We met them for the first time this year in Abaco. They were an enthusiastic pair, always walking hand and hand with a picture perfect smile on their face.

Ot, a very proud Army-Air Corp retiree, surprised everyone whenever they asked about his military service. “Guadalcanal, how ‘bout you” was his standard reply. I got a picture of Ot dancing with the granddaughter of one of our friends, but thought you might see how well the 88-year old couple is holding up. As a foot-note to this wonderful story - the name of

PHOTOS BY BOB WILSON

Marion and Ot Berry (left); Carolyn and her students showing off their musical instruments (right).

their boat is Positive Attitude.

Carolyn has continued a parttime teaching position at Every Child Counts for seven years. As is typical with teachers, she spends as many hours preparing for her weekly class as she spends in the classroom. The activities are carefully structured to challenge the special needs children, and to encourage them to appreciate the cultural and societal values that are so important, yet often overlooked.

During the winter months, the Bahamian students created “musical instruments” as part of an Art Across the Waters cultural exchange Carolyn organized with her students at Dunwoody Prep.

Photos of the students displaying their artistic native tree pods will be proudly displayed at each school for others to enjoy and so everyone can learn from the international experience.

An Interact Conference brought a hundred or more high school students from throughout the Bahamas to Marsh Harbour.

The leadership program was sponsored by the countries’ Rotary Clubs and presented the students with an opportunity to experience teamworking as they participated in a variety of com-

munity service projects. It was also a learning time for me, not having had the experience of working closely with teenagers I welcomed the chance to get involved.

Although the planned activities kept the students busy, there was some time for them to have a bit of fun. As part of the teambuilding experience, eight team of students were faced with the challenge of building a two-person boat, completely out of cardboard. Prizes were awarded for See Wilsons, page 29

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Lula Bridge Race features racing on water and land

By Jane Harrison The March 19 Lula Bridge Race presented kayakers with a land and water challenge that combined portages and paddling on a sunny spring-like morning.

In the 5- and 10-kilometer races, participants stroked a spectatorfriendly buoyed course, lugged their boats out of the water and ran with them about 200 meters before getting back in the water and paddling again.

Kelly and Miles Standridge cheered from the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue grandstands for their son, Lucas. “It’s his first competition. He gets a chance to size himself up,” Miles Standridge said. Lucas, a bantam paddler on the Lake Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club development team, kayaked the first lap of the 5K course and toted a boat that dwarfed his adolescent frame.

Turning down offers to help him, he toughed out the portage and got back in the lake to complete his finish lap at the Olympic tower.

The annual event drew 48 participants, 12 in the 5K, 28 in the 10K and eight in a 25K. About half a dozen paddlers in ocean kayaks and surf ski boats joined

the competition, dominated by LCKC members. It was the first time for the club to put a portage in the race, said LCKC Head Coach Claudiu Ciur. He said the paddle and run course, an easy view from the grandstands, provided parents and supporters a rare look at racers in a sport that usually take place out of sight range. It also gave paddlers a lesson in handling their boats out of the water.

Racers in the 5K performed one portage, while those in the 10K did three laps and three portages. Those in the 25K completed the traditional one-lap course to Lula Bridge and back with no portage.

Rich Stewart, LCKC assistant coach, helped rally the confidence of 25K participants prior to their endurance feat. “It’s a really cool accomplishment to go 25K … and survive,” he said. His goal was to set a six minute per kilometer pace and complete the race within about 2 ? hours. His crew of competitors didn’t mind that they had to skip the portages.

Dylan Easterday, first finisher in the 5K, thought he managed his boat fine on land. “I felt pretty good on the portage,” he said.

• Wilsons Continued from Page 28 the most technical design, another for the first entry to cross the finish line, while a submarine award was reserved for the craft that experienced the most dramatic sinking. The weekend was full of photo opportunities, and it can best be described as one of the highlights of the cruising season.

Being able to recall the wonderful memories is the real enjoyment of picture taking. We have created calendars, sent pictures to friends and family by email, and used many of the pictures in our blog. We took an even bigger step and used Blurb.com, an online publishing

house, to create a book – Life on the Sea – as a pictorial account of Maggie’s life aboard.

There is one recently taken photo that seems to best describe an issue of greater importance, especially among those that enjoy travel. It is the picture of a well worn t-shirt, hanging among many others among the rafters at Pete’s Pub in Little Harbour, Abaco. We never met the messenger who inscribed the message on the shirt, but it is a fitting message for all of us to learn.

- Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson T-shirt at Pete’s Pub.

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Rowing in a cardboard boat.

Chris Miller, John DePalma and Stanton Collins, who raced neck-and-neck in the 10K, sprinted the portages like track athletes and gracefully transitioned between land and water.

Miller, who beat out Collins by inches, said the portages slowed him down, but he made up time on the water. “I was in a lot of pain the last little bit … but I really just wanted (the win),” he said.

Twenty volunteers worked the course and officiated the race.

Winners of the senior men and women’s 10K were awarded with PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON a pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses doPaddlers in the Lula Bridge Race 10K sprint with their boats during one nated by LCKC Olympic legacy of three portages. athlete Morgan House.

Lula Bridge Race Results 5K Bantan Male: Dylan Easterday, Jonathan Olson, Lucas Standridge Juvenile Male: Daniel Burchardt, Tommy Wade, Noah Williamson 10K Junior Male: Stanton Collins, Tan-

ner Easterday, Aaron Mullican Juvenile Male: Emerson Smith, Graham Roper, Chance Bloomer Senior Male Canoe: Ben Hefner, Robert Finlayson, Alex Schwedhelm Senior Male Kayak: Chris Miller, John DePalma, Daniel Farmer Masters Male (nontraditional boats): Jim Foster, James Chaffin

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ACRA Regatta booking up local hotels

By Jane Harrison Gainesville hotels report brisk sales in advance of the American Collegiate Rowing Association Regatta May 28-29 on Lake Lanier.

“We are slammed full,” said Jai Singh, manager of Guesthouse International Inn. “It’s a huge regatta.”

The ACRA regatta is expected to bring more than 1,000 rowers

from about 50 teams for the annual championship. Last year’s ACRA championship drew 1,100 athletes from 48 teams to Oklahoma City, according to the OKC Boathouse Foundation.

“This is a big boost for our economy,” said Pat Patel, general manager of Super 8 Gainesville.

“We wish we had more (regattas),” she said. Patel reported her hotel is “almost sold out” for re-

gatta weekend. She said Super 8 began filling up even before ACRA listed it on its website.

“It’s going to sell out the majority of hotels in the area,” predicted Carrie Casey, director of sales at Gainesville’s Hilton Garden Inn. The Inn sold a block of rooms reserved for regatta guests.

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Athlete of the Month

Morning practices motivate LCKC’s Wade

By Jane Harrison Athlete of the Month: Tommy Wade Age: 14 School: Freshman at Flowery Branch High School Family: Parents, Peter and Melinda Wade, sister, Rebecca Paddling background: Wade began kayaking a little over a year ago on the LCKC middle school team. He Wade worked his way up to the bronze and silver teams with consistent practice, including morning runs and weight-lifting workouts.

Why he does it: After his family moved from Maryland to Georgia, he sought a sport to delve into. “Kayaking sounded like a fun thing to do,” he said, so he enrolled in the middle school program last year. The sport has fulfilled his expectations. “It is a lot of fun. I’ve made a lot of friends. And it has made me get stronger,” he said.

On morning practices: Wade reports to the boathouse for 6 a.m. practices before school. The team workouts motivate him to get out of bed and get

moving. “I knew that I wouldn’t make myself get up and run at home,” he said. But, he knew that he could make the commitment to train with teammates and his coach. He said his mom drives him to practice, waits for him to complete his workout, and takes him to school afterward.

Accomplishments: Wade took third place overall and placed second in the Juvenile Men’s category of the March 19 Lula Bridge Race 5K. He shared a silver medal with K-2 paddling partner Emerson Smith in the Lake Placid International Regatta in July.

Goals: Wade said he is working toward a medal in a Canadian regatta in July. “I want to get faster and faster,” he said. He also has his sights on teammates Dylan Easterday and Daniel Burchardt, with whom he has an amicable rivalry. He is driven to outpace them on the water.

Coach Claudiu Ciur’s comments: “Tommy has turned around 100 percent the last three months by working hard every day and getting fast on the water. He is working hard to improve himself every practice,” Ciur said. He commended Wade for putting in extra effort at morning workouts.

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ASPS welcomes spring, boating season on Lake Lanier The Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron is ready for Spring and another beautiful boating season on Lake Lanier! We have many fun and educational events planned to educate the public on safe boating and provide opportunities for fellowship on and off the water.

Our next Raft-Up is planned for April 16 and promises to be a great day on the water with friends and good food. We invite you to visit the calendar on our website at atlantasboatingclub.com to find more information about this event, and to contact us about joining us out on the lake.

The April general membership meeting is scheduled for April 21 at Gordon Biersch in Buckhead.

The public is invited to attend our meetings, where we have monthly speakers on various topics of interest to boaters. This is a terrific chance to meet our members and find out more about all that membership in the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers!

Come on out to West Marine on April 30 to participate in our Onboard Weather Seminar. Our

Lisa Beers Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron classes and seminars are facilitated by certified instructors. This seminar will provide attendees with an overview of the forces which create our weather and an introduction on how to recognize how those forces might affect you on the water. The seminar starts at 9:30 a.m. and will last approximately two hours. West Marine is located at 4989 Friendship Road in Buford.

The next scheduled Boat Smart Basics of Boating class is May 7. This class is designed to teach boating basics including boat handling (docking and trailering), safety equipment and procedures, navigation basics (rules of the road), boat types and termi-

nology, and much more. This class is great for adults and teens, you can enjoy learning as a family!

The class is approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and by the National Association of the State Boating Law Administrators. The location is at 1050 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA. Cost of $35 includes a textbook and families may share.

Please visit our website at atlantasboatingclub.com for more information and to register.

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23' Pontoon, F115EFI, 8'6" beam, Rear entry, Play pen cover, upgraded Captain's package, colored fencing and more. $22,500

16’ Sportsman, Camo duck boat, rigged with four stroke 60hp and trailer. $15,545

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Lakeside Calendar April 2011 April 2, 16, May 7 – Clarkesville’s Homemade Jam, a free outdoor concert, held 2-4 p.m. in Sam Pitts Park, downtown Clarkesville.

Info: 706-754-2200; www.clarkesvillega.com.

April 2, 10, 12 – “Dead Men Tell No Tales: A Pirate Fantasy,” North Georgia College & State University’s Golden Eagle Band performs free at various locations – White County High School, Cleveland, 7:30 p.m., April 2; North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, 1 p.m., April 10; and Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, 7:30 p.m., April 12.

April 2-30 – “Chasing the Light - The Plein Air Fine Arts Alliance” Exhibit at The Bowen Center for the Arts at 334 Highway 9N in Dawsonville. Reception held 5-7 p.m., April 9. Info: 706-216-2787.

April 6 – “How to Tell the Greatest Story Never Told – Yours,” Lauretta Hannon, author of “The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life,” presented by Northeast Georgia Writers at Peach State Bank from 1-3 p.m. at 325 Washington St., Gainesville. Admission: $25, non-members. Preregistration required.

Info: 770-519-7279, or homeslynda@bellsouth.net.

April 6, 13, 20, 27 – Lunch and Learn Gardening Series presented by Gardeners of Hall County at noon on Wednesdays in April at the Hall County Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Bring your own lunch. April 6 – “All About Herb Gardening”; April 13 – “Fabulous Tablescapes on a Recycling Budget”; April 20 – “Treasure Trove of Native Plants”; April 27 – “Companion Planting.” Info: 770-5323311, Ext. 114, or mhunter@hallcountylibrary.org.

April 16 – Honor John Jarrard Dahlonega Concert, 6-10 p.m., at Cottrell Circle C. Ranch Barn, 170 Garnet School Rd., Dahlonega. Info: johnjarrardfoundation.com.

April 16 – Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, sponsored by White County Chamber of Commerce and presented at Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. includes Easter egg hunt, arts & crafts, and Easter Parade. Info: 706-865-2171; 706-865-5356; www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

April 16, 17 – Bear on the Square Mountain Festival held in Dahlonega town square features Appalachian music, art and culture.

Info: 706-864-9007; www.bearonthesquare.org.

April 23 – Community Egg Hunt, held at 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. in Dawsonville. Info: 706-216-5273.

April 23-Oct. 8 – North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers are preparing to flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2011 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam where acoustic bluegrass and old time string music are performed on the Public Square.

Times: 2-5 p.m., every Saturday. Info: 706-8646133.

April 26 – Spelling Bee 2011, sponsored by Alliance for Literacy, held at 7 p.m. at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University in Gainesville. Tickets: $5, adults, $2, children, at door. Info: 770-531-4337.

April 29 – Kinchafoonee Cowboys Concert, benefiting Good News Clinics, features a barbecue dinner and held at Brenau Amphitheatre at Brenau University. Cost: $75/person; $1,000/table of eight. Info: 770297-5040; www.goodnewsclinics.org.

April 29, May 1 – “Carmina Burana,” a scenic cantata composed by Carl Orff in 1935 and 1936, will be presented by Voices of North Georgia at Georgia Mountains Center, 301

Main St. SW, Gainesville. Times: 7:30 p.m., April 29; 3 p.m., May 1.

April 30 – Spring Chicken Festival, held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Roosevelt Square, downtown Gainesville. Festival features Chicken cookoff, The Rubber chickekiden, Chicken Feathers Quilt Show, parade and children’s activities. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children 10 and younger. Info: 770-531-1102; www.keephallbeautiful.org.

April 30-May 1 – Antique & Gardening Festival, sponsored by Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority, held in Braselton Park featuring antiques, collectibles, home décor, plants for sale. Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. Info: 706-824-7204.

Thru April 15 – “The Secret Starts of Harry Potter,” presented every Friday except March 18 by the Coleman Planetarium of the North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, features the connections between stars and characters in the “Harry Potter” series. The observatory will be open following the show for telescope viewing, if the sky is clear. www.northgeorgia.edu May 19 – Flavors of Forsyth - Enjoy samples of local fare, Kids Zone, music from Last Five Standing and support United Way of Forsyth County. Held 5:00 to 10:00 pm. at The Avenue Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Free Admission. Food samples are $.50 each and restaurants participating in Flavors will charge $1-3 per food sample. Food tickets are available for purchase at the event.

Info: www.UnitedWayForsyth.com; 770-7814110.

Thru August – Arie Meaders exhibit held at The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee. Arie Meaders is the mother of famed folk potter Lanier Meaders. Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m., Sun. Admission: $5, adults; $4, seniors; $2 children. Info: 706-878-3300; www.folkpotterymuseum.com.

Sept. 17 – Eighth Annual Art In The Square, Saturday, September 17. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Downtown Gainesville. Info: www.artinthesquarega.com Brenau University April 9 – Extraordinary Measures: Opera Highlights, held 7:30 p.m. at Pearce Auditorium. Free. Info: 770-538-4764.

April 12-29 – 2011 Brenau Collaborative in Brenau Galleries. Reception held 5:30-8 p.m., April 16.

April 14 – Il Portale Musicale, “French Melodie to Preludes by Debussy,” presented in Pearce Auditorium. Free. Times: 7:30 p.m.

Info: 770-538-4764.

April 18 – Spectrum Singers and Vocal Chamber Ensemble Concert, “How Can I Keep from Singing?” presented in Pearce Auditorium. Free. Times: 7:30 p.m.

Info: 770-538-4764

Cumming Playhouse Apr. 7-10, 14-17 – Georgia Senior Follies 2011 “3rd Annual” features Rock & Roll music.

April 28-May 22 – M*A*S*H Times: 8 p.m. Thurs./Fri./Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun., unless otherwise noted.

Info: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Elachee Nature and Science Center April 1-15, 28 – Elachee’s Pre-order Native Plant Sale. Pickup date, 1-6 p.m., April 28.

April 4-8 – Elachee’s Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m-2 p.m.

April 8, 9 – Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

April 9 – Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

April 16 – Earth Day at Elachee, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 6 – Elachee’s Flights of Fancy Benefit Auction, 6-9 p.m.

Through June 9 – Georgia Master Naturalist Program, every Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m.

1st Saturday Hikes – Monthly except January and August, the first Saturday of the month, held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about local native plants and animals. This monthly hike is a great way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. The program fee also includes admission to the museum exhibitions.

Spring and Fall – Stars Over Elachee held Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays at dusk.

Learn to use a telescope and star chart to view stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10, adults; $5, children through age 12; free, members. Call for dates and times.

Spring and Fall – Backyard Conservation Workshops, Compost and Rainwater Collection instruct in recycling natural resources. Call for dates and times.

Info: 770 535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Gainesville State College April 12-23 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented by Gainesville Theatre Alliance at the Ed Cabell Theatre in the University’s Continuing Education Building. Times: 7:30, evening; 2:30 p.m. matinees. Admission: $16-18, adults; $14-16, seniors 65+; $10-12, students/children. Info: www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org Thru April 28 – Graduating Arts Students Exhibition held in Roy C. Moore Art Gallery.

Reception held 5:30 p.m. Free. Info: 678-7173707.

Info: (770) 717-3639; www.gsc.edu Gainesville Symphony Orchestra Apr. 30 – “Side by Side” Fusion Concert July 3 – Patriotic Pops Concert held at Brenau University Amphitheatre Info: 770-532-5727; www.gsomusic.com. All ticket prices are $8-30 and performances are held at Pearce Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds May 6 – Vince Gill Info: 706-896-4191; www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. Tickets: $35 + $2 Handling; $25 + $2 Handling (unless otherwise noted) Interactive Neighborhood for Kids April 4-8 – Weather Craft Week, make weather crafts, learn about different types of weather.

April 11-15 – Fish Craft Week, make very own fish to take home.

April 18-22 – Earth Week, celebrate our Earth by doing some crafts.

April 25-29 – Easter Craft Week, make fun

Easter crafts to celebrate holiday.

Info: Free, with admission unless otherwise noted; www.inkfun.org; 770 536-1900 Lake Lanier Islands Resort April 2, 3 – Arts & Crafts Festival & Boat Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., an in-the-Water Boat Show and Sale features arts and crafts, live music, food, activities for children and boats of all sizes on land and water for sale.

April 8 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, held at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club.

Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m., features “Murdon on the Links.” Cost: $49.99, $89.99/couple.

April 16 – Full Moon Party, held at Sunset Cove Beach Café, starts second season. Times: 7-11 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Features “Ruckus” on stage, street performers, drink specials and great food. Participants can come by boat or car.

Info: 770 945-8787; www.lakelanierislands.com.

North Atlanta Trade Center April 30-May 1, July 16-17, Sept. 17-18 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair May 14-15 – Eastman’s Gun Show August 26-28 – Pride of Dixie Antiques Market Info: 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center April 1-30 – Exhibit: Life in the 1930s.

April 10 – Family Day featuring “Wild Weather: Tornado of ’36,” from 1-4 p.m.

April 12 – Forum: Roundtable discussion of Tornado of ’36 destruction, survival and recovery. Free for members, $3 for non-members.

May 10 – Forum: “Mountain Music – Dulcimers and Other Instruments” discussed at 7 p.m. Free for members, $3 for non-members.

May 23-June 7 – Exhibit: “Memorial Day 2011 – Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives for Freedom.

May 30 – Memorial Day. Open house through 3 p.m., following parade, features hands-on activities, interactive displays and refreshments.

Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sat., unless otherwise noted. Admission: $5 adults, $4 ages 65+, $3 students 18 and under, free under age 6, unless otherwise noted.

Info: www.negahc.org.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center Through Apr. 9 – Youth Art Month sponsored by Kiwanis Club. Opening reception held Mar. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. with awards ceremony held at 6:30 p.m.

April 14-June 4 – Spring Exhibition featuring artists Chad Shore, Juan Alonzo, Rachel Q. Landers and “Art of our Mothers.” Opening reception, 5:30 p.m., April 14.

Info: 770 536-2575, www.quinlanartcenter.org.

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On Lake Allatoona

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THIS IS THE LOT YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! .91 Acre DEEP Water Lot with 165' of Waterfront-Open Ranch with Wall of Windows for Optimum Views, Spacious Owner Ste. w/Hot-Tub, Updated Baths, Bright Open Kitchen & Screen Porch- Finished Basement has Rec. Room with Fireplace + Lakeside Sunroom with/Bar. Covered Slip-Dock with Side Swim Platform - PLENTY OF ROOM FOR DOUBLE SLIP-DOCK! Enjoy 2011 Living on Lake Lanier!

$1,299,000 GORGEOUS OPEN WATER SUNRISE VIEWS from this Spacious Open Ranch on POINT LOT! Large Vaulted Great Room w/Fireplace, "New" Kitchen has Keeping Rm & Stone Fireplace, Large Lakeside Bedroom/Game Rm, Lakeside Owner Ste. w/Whirlpool Tub, Vaulted Screened Porch + Beautiful Finished Terrace Level with Amazing Lake Views, 2nd Full-Size Kitch w/Granite, Huge Rec. Rm + Expansive Covered Patio-Circular Driveway w/2-Car Grg+Separate Drive to Add'l 2-Car Grg.Great Arrangement for In-Laws or Guests - TWO SEPARATE COVERED SLIP-DOCKS - Can Position Anywhere on Lot!

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$350,000 PERFECT LAKE RE"TREAT"! IT'S TIME TO ENJOY LIFE - Escape to the Lake Every Day in this Immaculate Home with a Wonderful Open Plan + Expansive Deck, Lakeside Screened Porch & Custom Outdoor Living Area w/Gorgeous Stonework and Landscaping. You Deserve to be Happy!

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$515,000 FIND TRANQUILITY AS YOU WATCH THE SUNSET ... ."Fall in Love" w/this Lot & 4BR/3BA Home - Huge Vltd. Great Room w/FP is Open to Kitchen for Entertaining - Owner Ste. w/Private Bath, Sep DR, Large Screened Porch w/View on 2 Sides!, Lots of Decking, Open Grass Area, Fin. Bsmt. w/Sauna, 2-Car Garage, Covered Slip-Dock w/Swim Platform + Fixed Pier - New Paint Inside & Out! Immaculate Home - Start Enjoying Lake Lanier NOW!

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DON'T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY! Excellent Opportunity to Get on the Lake for Only $360,000 in this Upscale Lake N'hood-Off GA-400 Exit 16. Built for Lake Living with 3Sided Wrap-Around Porch+HUGE Lakeside Screened Porch. Tile and Hardwood Floors in this Great Open PlanAmazing Finished Room on Terrace Level has Furniture Grade Finished Pine Walls & Ceiling with Lots of Glass for Nature's Views! Slip-Dock in Great Water. BUILT TO LAST!

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Visit www.rodneyhellemnsells.com for information and photos about these properties and more!

WOODLAKE DR - SOUTH END OF LAKE LANIER NEAR 985 - REDUCED $ 250,000

Priced at $1,249,000 Priced below appraised value! Builder's personal deep water lakefront home. Double slip dock in no wake cove. Trey, vaulted & coffered ceilings everywhere. Gourmet kitchen, marble & hardwoods thru out. Terrace level entertainment game room & 12 seat theater room. Pack your bags and wake up in Paradise every day!

NEARLY 2 ACRES, FOUR SIDED BRICK RANCH IN SUGAR HILL

FURNISHED LANIER HARBOR CONDO W/ COVERED DOCK

LANIER POINTE TOWNHOUSE END UNIT

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Priced to Sell $164,500 $145,000

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Reduced $149,500 $134,900

Priced to Sell $149,900

Four sides brick on nearly 2 acres, near Mall of Ga & I-985. The main level & finished terrace have two separate entrances from the exterior. The main level and the terrace cannot access each other from the inside. Upper level has 3bed/2ba. Lower level has 2beds/1ba. Gunite pool has been out of service. Owner financing with 10% down.

PRICE REDUCED! Cozy 1 BR weekend condo complete with covered deep water slip at south end of Lake Lanier. Unit is on the ground floor with beautiful views of the lake. Swimming pool overlooks the lake and is just a few steps from this unit. New trim, paint and decor thru out.

Features two bedrooms with two & one half baths-open floorplan all within walking distance to Lanier Harbor Marina-unit has nice kitchen with breakfast bar and upgraded appliances-oversized bedroom with trey ceilings-partly furnished. Also for lease at $1000 a month.

COUNTRY ACREAGE AVAILABLE

1.1 ACRES ON BUFORD DAM ROAD

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN BUFORD

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Priced to Sell $110,722 14.763 acres conveniently located just a short drive from Commerce and Jefferson. Over 1500 ft of road frontage with pasture and hardwoods just waiting for a tire swing. Gentle topo just waiting to build your dream home in a quiet, peaceful, country atmosphere. A 5 acre tract is also available with a pond and 110 ft of road frontage.

Priced to Sell at $299,000!

Priced to Sell at $89,500 Close to Shoal Creek & Lake Lanier Islands. This vacant lot is next to commercial property & a busy 4 way. Will sell subject to zoning.

Property had a house that has been removed. All utilities are in place.

PRICED REDUCED OVER $ 300,000 FROM ORIGINAL PRICE! Bring all offers! Nice lot on high traffic South Lee Street in Buford.

Between Hwy 20 & Buford Hwy. Commercial area near Mall of Ga, Super Wal-mart & I-985. Has nice rental house could be tear down.

Thinking of buying or selling? Give me a call!

I need your listing! All new listings come with a FREE appraisal from a certified appraiser with Lake Lanier knowledge.

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Sailing Club Events 2011 SAILING EVENTS ON LAKE LANIER Club

Event

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SEPTEMBER

APRIL AISC BF UYC LLSC SSC AISC SSC LLSC BF AISC AISC BF UYC LLSC

Club

Dogwood Regatta Winter Gale #3 UYC Makeup 1 Commissioning Nippert #5 AISC Summer 1 - #1 Masters - Skippers over 50 Rebel Rouser (MC Scows) Winter Gale #4 AISC Summer 1 - #2 AISC Summer 1 - #3 Celtic Crossing UYC Makeup 2 Melges 24 Regatta

Fri-Sun Sat Sat Sat/Sun Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Sun Wed Wed Sat Sat Sat

04/01-03 04/09 04/09 04/09-10 04/10 04/13 04/16 04/16-17 04/17 04/20 04/27 04/30 04/30 04/30

LLSC AISC SSC LLSC AISC BF LLSC LLSC BF UYC LLSC LLSC BF

Vern Pickering AISC Summer 2 - #10 Special Olympics Regatta Old Goat - Thistle Regatta AISC Awards Party Dorton Cup C22 “Gone with the Wind” DST Race #1 Fall Squall #1 UYC Fall 1 Junior Regatta DST Race #2 Barefoot Open

Sat/Sun Wed Fri-Sun Sat/Sun Wed Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Wed Sat Sat Sat/Sun Wed Fri

09/03-4 09/07 09/09-11 09/10-11 09/14 09/17-18 09/17-18 09/21 09/24 09/24 09/24-25 09/28 09/30

Barefoot Open Sat/Sun Lightning Regatta Sat/Sun DST Race #3 Wed MC Nationals W-Sun Bill Sears #1 Sat Fall #1 - SSC hosts (Bill Sears #1) Sat Laser Regatta Sun Fall Squall #2 Sun DST Race #4 Wed Fall #2 - BF Hosts (Fall Squall #3) Sat UYC Fall 2 Sun Bill Sears #2 Sun DST Race #5 Wed Fall Squall #4 Sat UYC Fall 3 Sat MC Regatta Sat/Sun Bill Sears #3 Sun Halloween Regatta Sat/Sun

10/01-02 10/01-02 10/05 10/05-10 10/08 10/08 10/09 10/09 10/12 10/15 10/16 10/16 10/19 10/22 10/22 10/22-23 10/23 10/29-30

MAY LLSC AISC SSC LLSC AISC BF LLSC AISC LLSC AISC

Melges 24 Regatta AISC Summer 1- #4 Lormand Cup Multihull AISC Summer 1 - #5 Women Skippers - Open Region Dinghy Race Thistle AISC Summer 1 - #6 PHRF Championships AISC Summer 1 - #7

Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Wed Sat Wed

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These races are open to non-club members interested in connecting with the racing scene on Lake Lanier. For more information, visit www.SailLanier.com and click on the club that's hosting the race.

LARC - Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee AISC - Atlanta Inland Sailing Club BFSC - Barefoot Sailing Club LLSC - Lake Lanier Sailing Club UYC - University Yacht Club MORE INFO: www.lakesidenews.com

• Hotels Continued from Page 29 double-bedded rooms. Those accommodations are going quickly, she said.

The Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s successful bid to lure the regatta to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue is not only generating big business for local hotels. It is expected visitors’ dollars will spin off into greater sales at local restaurants and retail outlets.

Gainesville tourism officials expect a big economic impact as athletes, coaches and their friends and families members flock into Lanier. Last year a city tourism official estimated each tourist generally spends about $100 per day for accommodations, meals and miscellaneous items. These funds funnel into hoteliers’, restaurateurs’ and merchants’ coffers and flow into the local tax base.

The ARCA championship will be the third big regatta at LLOV this spring, following last month’s John Hunter/Lanier Sprints double regatta weekend and the Southeast Junior Regional Championships May 14-15.

LLOV has also been selected as the site for the 2013 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championship.

Singh, manager at Guesthouse, credited former LLRC Executive Director/Head Coach Jim Pickens for bringing regattas to Lake Lanier. “He’s enthusiastic, he’s passionate” about promoting Lanier as a prime destination for rowing events, he said.

“This is something to be proud of … the whole city should applaud the job LLRC is doing. Jim Pickens has done the work and we’re seeing the money,” Singh said.

Pickens has since announced his resignation as executive director for LLRC.

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Flowery Branch-Lake Lanier Point Lot. Tremendous lake views for miles. Huge 5bd/5.5ba Cape Cod w/in-law suite, 10ft. ceilings, 1st flr.m/bd. Fin. bsmt, dble slip dock & much more. Low price of $735,000 got to hurry. MLS#3020035 tour@www.dickrunstadler.com

Gainesville-Lake Lanier Custom Built brick & stone 2 story, dble slip dock w/ party deck. 5BR/3.5BA. 1st flr Master BR suite, fin. bsmt, very private lot. Upscale subd. $700’s Hurry. MLS#2985907 tour@www.dickrunstadler.com

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Gainesville-Lake Lanier updated brick ranch. 1 acre lot, dbl slip dock. New kit, dbl pane tinted windows, HVAC, Roof, 4BR/ 3BA fin. bsmt w/2nd kit +sun room. Like new cond. Huge price red. to $377,000.

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Gainesville-Overlooks Lake Lanier. PreForeclosure. Sold as-is. New roof, HVAC, paint, updated kit, FHA/VA mort avail. w/low down payment. Priced approx $60,000 below subd. sales price. Reduced to $148,500. Super Buy. MLS# 2927482 tour@www.dickrunstadler.com

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Car show raises money for charity at Aqualand

Corps schedules meetings about community docks The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled three informational meetings at Lake Lanier introducing policy changes to community docks. The meetings will be held as follows: • Monday, April 25, Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Rd., Cumming • Tuesday, May 24, West Hall High School, 550 McEver Rd., Oakwood • Tuesday, June 14, Dawsonville County Middle School, 332 Highway 9 N, Dawsonville All meetings will take place

from 6 to 8 p.m. and are open to the public. Corps’ staff will be on hand to discuss the policy change.

Copies of the current Shoreline Management Plan and the proposed changes will be available.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments during the comment period – April 25 through July 14. These may be submitted in person at the meetings, emailed to ernest.noe@ usace.army.mil, or mailed to Lake Sidney Lanier, Shoreline Management, C/O 2011 SMP Update, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA, 30515.

Islands to hold Golden Egg Hunt April 23

Car enthusiasts gathered at Aqualand in mid-March for a charity car show. In addition to displays of many vintage and collector cars, the event featured a chili cook-off. All funds raised were donated to Flowery Branch Church of God's Helping Hands program.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort will hold its first Golden Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23, at PineIsle Pointe.

Along with 20,000 eggs and candy there will be food, games, activities, and prizes available.

Egg hunt schedule: • 11 a.m. - Toddlers • Noon-2 p.m. Kindergarten

through second grade • 1 p.m. third through fifth grade The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Parking is $8 per vehicle for entry to the Islands, admission is free for the egg hunt.

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Lake Lanier Association: New battle rages in water wars

By Clyde Morris On July 17, 2009, U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson ruled that Lake Lanier was not authorized by Congress to provide water supply for the Atlanta area. We’ve come a long way in the Tri-State Water Rights Litigation since then.

In early March of this year, a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta gave a strong indication that they disagree with Judge Magnuson’s decision.

While we should avoid leaping to conclusions until the 11th Circuit actually renders its ruling, the signals the judges sent during Oral Argument seemed unmistakable. All three judges indicated that they were inclined to remand the case to the District Court with a much different legal conclusion than Judge Magnuson reached.

On remand, I would expect the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to be called on to do a different calculation of how much water supply is allowed under the legislation that originally authorized Buford Dam. In the past, the Corps has issued inconsistent calculations of

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portant factors is return flows of treated wastewater.

News & Information Gwinnett County, for instance, is permitted to return up to 40 million gallons a day of treated wastewater to Lanier, which Judge Magnuson refused to include in his calculations. (Astute Lake Lanier Association members and others will recall that the this amount, which led to what LLA challenged the Georgia Enthe judges suggested was an invironmental Protection Division correct conclusion that additional and Gwinnett County a number of Congressional authorization was years ago regarding the cleanlineeded to meet the area’s needs. ness of those return flows, which Judge R. Lanier Anderson (a resulted in a dramatic improveSenior Judge from Macon) point- ment in the standards for wasteedly asked the Corps’ attorney if water returned to Lanier that are the Corps has understated its aunow applied by all water supply thority under the original legisla- providers.) As the third judge, tion. Both he and Judge Stanley Richard Mills (a visiting judge Marcus (from Miami) suggested from Illinois), indicated, the that Congress intended that a reli- Corps will need to calculate the able water supply would be made effects of return flows on the available from Buford Dam as the amount of storage needed for region grew. (It is of more than water supply out of the lake. passing note that judges from Of course, there is one other both Georgia and Florida seemed side to this litigation – Phase 2 – inclined toward this conclusion.) in which the Corps’ ongoing opThere is also the question of erations and the impact of the Enhow much water can be drawn dangered Species Act are being from Lake Lanier by Gwinnett scrutinized. Phase 2 is also before County, Buford, Cumming and the 11th Circuit for oral arguGainesville. One of the most im- ment, although no date has been Lake Lanier Association

set yet because the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is performing additional consultation regarding impacts to one of the endangered species at issue.

We do not yet know what the bottom line to the litigation will be. But two things now seem clear: the draconian ruling that Judge Magnuson issued nearly two years ago is unlikely to stand much longer, and the 11th Circuit judges seem convinced – unlike Judge Magnuson – that Congress

intended for Atlanta to be able to continue to rely on water from Buford Dam for its water supply.

Founded in 1966, the Lake Lanier Association is the oldest volunteer group working to protect the high water quality as well as water levels and to preserve its valuable legacy for future generations. It is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.

MORE INFO: 770-503-7757 www.lakelanier.org

May features two important dates for LLA

By Pamela A. Keene May will be a busy month for members and friends of the Lake Lanier Association.

On Monday, May 16, the organization is hosting is 9th Annual Lake Lanier Association Golf Tournament at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resorts.

The same week, the group’s annual meeting will take place on Thursday, May 19, at the Conference Center of the

Forsyth campus of Lanier Technical College, 7745 Majors Rd., Cumming.

The golf tournament is one of the group’s major fundraising events.

Fees are $150 per player, $600 for a foursome.

Sponsorships are available at $1,000 for a corporate supporter and $400 to be a hole sponsor.

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Georgia Tech Ski Club kicks up wakes at Allatoona

By Pamela A. Keene With about 50 members, the Georgia Tech Waterski Club is making waves at Allatoona Lake.

Based out of Holiday Harbor Marina with two boats provided by Atlanta Marine, club members drive up to the lake as often as possible to ski and to practice for regional tournaments.

The club is part of the National Collegiate Waterski Association’s South Atlantic Conference, Eastern Division, and competes against colleges that include Clemson, Auburn, Georgia and Alabama. Competition seasons take place each spring and fall, with members traveling to other states to show off their stuff on skis and wakeboards.

The club was founded in 1978 on Lake Lanier but five or six years ago moved to Allatoona because it was closer to the Tech campus. The club’s president is Brett Davidson, who has been skiing and boarding since he was a youngster.

Waterski competitions consist of three events – jump, trick and slalom – and many of the members ski all three styles. Right now, the club is working with a

nearby lake resident to refurbish a ski jump on the lake for the club to use for practice.

The club doesn’t have a coach, and no scholarships are offered for participants, like at some of the other colleges around the country. “We want to get everyone who’s interested in skiing out on the water,” Davidson said. “It’s just fun to teach new people and share our love of the sport.”

Members travel to the lake several days a week, depending on the availability of their trained and certified boat drivers, who are also students. Most of the members are from the Southeast – Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas.

The main avenue of communication is scheduling is via email. It also has a Facebook page. Members meet weekly on campus at the recreation center; the group is an official sports club of the university.

It is comprised of undergraduates, graduate students and alumni.

The club is co-ed and fairly relaxed. Davidson, a senior, said that members compete individually, rather than traveling as a team to events. Member Michael

PHOTO BY NICK KLJUCARIC

Georgia Tech Ski Club member Stewart Albert executing a spin.

Kennedy is one of the group’s top skiers and regularly travels to tournaments.

Davidson spends most of his water time wakeboarding. He’s an avid snow-boarder as well who said he hopes to use his computer science degree to land a job in Colorado when he graduates.

“The club is a great place for students to get away, relax and meet new people,” Davidson said.

PHOTO BY ANN HURLEY “It’s also a good source for fun Georgia Tech Ski Club member Michael Kennedy shows his and competition.” stuff during a practice session on Lake Allatoona.

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Outdoor Activity Calendar April 2011 See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities Aq ua Activities (Note: Triathlons fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended.)

Xterra Off-Road Triathlon, Winder. Offroad triathlon .5 mile swim, 10 mile mountain bike, 5 mile trail run. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. Individuals $50, teams $100, plus $5 parking. 770867-3489. www.goneriding.com, 352 873-9279 Spring Fling Triathlon, Gainesville. 500 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m.

May 1, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Individuals $70 online by April 17, $90 after; relays $125/$145. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members.

No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Beast of the East Sprint Triathlon and Half Steelman, Hayesville, N.C./ Hiawassee.

Sprint-.4 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m. May 21; half steelman- swim 1.2 miles, bike 53 miles, run 13 miles 7:30 a.m. May 22, Clay County Recreation Park, Myers Chapel Rd. Sprint-Individuals $65 by May 12, $95 after; relays $75/$110; half steelman-Individuals $115-$155; relays $180-$195. www.thebeastoftheeast.net, www.active.com.

TriforLife, Roswell. 400 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. May 22, Kimberly Clark, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Individuals $70 online by May 8, $90 after; relays $125/$145.

Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

My First and Next Triathlon, Buford. .4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. Next triathlon 7:45 a.m., first triathlon 8 a.m. June 4 & 5 (both events each day), 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $89. www.active.com, www.firsttri.com, 800 343-4466.

The Ridges Resort Invitational 5K Open Water Swim, Young Harris. Swim 5K in Lake Hiawassee from The Ridges Resort to Clay County Recreation Park. 10 a.m. June 26, The Ridges Resort, 3499 Hwy. 76 West. Individuals $35 by June 15, $45 after; discounts for swim teams. www.thebeastoftheeast.net, www.active.com.

Madison Fitness Triathlon, Madison. 400 yard pool swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run. 8 a.m.

June 26, Morgan Aquatic Center, 1131 East Ave. Registration costs to be announced. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Tri2Remember, Jefferson. 400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m., July 17, Crowe’s Lake, 115 Crowe’s Lake Dr. Individuals $80 online by July 1, $100 after; relays $100/$120. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Tri the Mountains, Blue Ridge. 600 yard swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. July 24, Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 335 Marina Dr. Individuals online $85 by July 9, $100 after, relays $100/$120. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Women’s Sprint Triathlon, Acworth. 400

LAKESIDE 53 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 7. Individuals $80 online by July 25, $100 after. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Summer Sizzler International and Sprint Triathlons, Hiawassee. International-.8 mile swim, 23 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m. Aug. 6; sprint-.4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 2 mile run, 8 a.m. Aug. 7, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hwy 76. Individuals $65 by July 20, $75 after; relays $95/$110. www.thebeastoftheeast.net, www.active.com.

Tri to Beat Cancer, Athens. 400 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. August 21, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $80 online by Aug. 11, $95 after; relays $110/$140.

Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 9262367.

5150 Triathlon, Buford. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Time to be announced, Sept. 11, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Individuals $150 by July 11, $175 after; relays $225/$250. www.active.com, 813 868-5940.

Tugaloo Triathlon, Lavonia. 1.5k swim, 42K bike, 10K run. 8 a.m. Sept. 24, Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Individuals $85 by Sept. 1, $105 after; relays $125/$145. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Tri2Remember, Gainesville. 400 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. Individuals $80 online by Sept. 1, $100 after; relay, $100/$120.

Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770 9262367.

Tri2Remember Splash, Buford. 1K and 2K swims, 10 a.m. Oct. 1, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $50. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon, Buford. 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m. Oct. 2, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Individuals $75 online by Sept. 23, $95 after; relays $100/$130; add $5 for mail entries.

Discounts for USAT members. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com, 770 9262367.

Grounded pursuits: Medicinal Plant Series: Herbs of Spring, Helen. Explore medicinal greens and flowers.

Noon to 4 p.m. April 9, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $35 or $90 for series; $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 878-3087 Fit2Tri Triathlon Club, Gainesville. 7 p.m.

April12, Fit2Tri, 1292 Thompson Bridge Rd. www.fit2triusa.com, 770 532-2453.

Stars over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. Learn how to use a telescope, view the night sky, 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 9. Bring pencil and flashlight. For ages 8 and up. Register in advance. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $10, ages 8-12 $5. www.elachee.org, 770 535-1976.

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi, Helen.

Slide show, lecture, 8 a.m. April 15; Anna Ruby Falls hike, 9 a.m., edible medicinal herb hike, 1 p.m. April 16, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. 356. $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 800 573-9659, Ext. 305.

Lanier 3 for Me 5K, Fun Run, Gainesville.

5K 8:30 a.m., kids’ race 9:15 a.m. April 16, Lanier Elementary School, 4782 Thompson Bridge Rd. $15 5K, $10 kids’ race. www.active.com, 678 617-5585.

Ring in the Spring Mountain Bike Festival, Gainesville. Group rides, games, time trial, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 16, Chicopee Woods

Mountain Bike Trails, Elachee Dr. www.gainesvillesorba.org.

2nd Annual Redneck Races, Dawsonville.

5K, fun run on partial unpaved course, 8 a.m.

April 16, Silver City Baptist Church, 6170 Jewell Bennett Rd. 5K $20, $10 fun run. www.active.com, www.silvercitybaptist.com, 706 974-0613.

BEAR Foot 5K Rub/Walk, Dahlonega. 5K, 1-mile 8:30 a.m. April 15, Yahoola Creek Park, Mechanicsville Rd. $20 in advance, $25 race day. www.active.com, 706 265-9529.

Earth Day at Elachee, Gainesville. Familyoriented and challenging guided hikes, 10 a.m.1 p.m. April 16, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 Adults, $3 children 2-12. www.elachee.org, 770 535-1976.

Spring into Spring 5K Bash, Dawsonville.

Off road 5K with obstacles, 2 p.m. April 16, 124 Buck Trail. $25. www.active.com, 404 909-4952.

Spring Wildflower Fest, Dawsonville. Wildflower identification hikes, crafts, activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 16 and 17, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 2651969.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led moonlit hike into Tallulah Gorge, 7-10 p.m. April 16, 8:15-11 p.m. April 17, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Bolder Dash 5K, Cumming. 9 a.m. April 16, Lafarge Quarry & Northside Hospital-Forsyth, 2100 Northside Forsyth Dr. $30 in advance, $40 race day. www.active.com, www.boulderdash5k.com, 404 590-3278.

Freud-Carson Run for More Birthdays, Jefferson. 1-mile 2 p.m., 5K 2:30 p.m. April 16, Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Rd. $20 by April 9, $25 after. www.active.com, 877 402-5154 #1.

Mutt Strut 5K, 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, Gainesville. 5K run; 1 mile strut open to leashed, non-aggressive, vaccinated, fit dogs, 2 p.m. April 17, American Legion Post, 2343 Riverside Dr. $20 in advance, $25 day of event. www.active.com, 770 532-6617.

BRAG Spring Tune Up, Madison. Cyclists sample Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, 7 a.m.

April 15-3 p.m. April 17, Heritage Park, 1100 Brown Lane. 3-Day $95, 65 and older $85, children 7-17 $50; daily $40, children 7-17 $20; free to children younger than 6. www.active.com, www.brag.org, 770 498-5153 Galilee Mission 5K, Fun Run, Jefferson. 1mile 2 p.m., 5K 2:30 p.m. April 17, Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Rd. $18

by April 10, $20 after. www.active.com, 706 652-3652.

Jackrabbit Mountain Duathlon, Hiawassee. 2.2 trail run, 12 mile road bike, 2.2 trail run, 10 a.m. April 17, Jackrabbit Campgrounds, Hwy. 75. $65 individuals, $95 relays. www.active.com, www.thebeastoftheeast.net, 828 389-6982.

Dirty Spokes Trail Run, Oakwood. 5.5 mile race on Gainesville State College trails, 8:30 a.m. April 23, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd. $25 by April 15. $35 after. www.active.com, www.dirtyspokes.com.

Blimpee Health & Fitness Expo Road Race, Suwanee. 5K, 10K 7:30 a.m. April 23, Suwanee Town Center, Buford Hwy./SuwaneeLawrenceville Hwy. $20. www.active.com, 678 234-4195.

Easter Bunny High Tail, Suwanee. 5K 8:30 a.m., fun run 10 a.m. followed by Easter Egg Hunt, North Gwinnett Church, 3963 West Price Rd., $25 5K by April 15, $28 after; $0 fun run. www.active.com. 678 983-3921.

Turtle Trot, Cumming. 5K 8:30 a.m. April 30, Totally Running, 405 Peachtree Pkwy. $15. www.active.com, 678 763-0383.

Wildflowers of Tallulah, Tallulah Falls.

Ranger led hike identifying wildflowers on gorge trails, 10-11:30 a.m. April 23, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking.www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Georgia Mountain Birdfest, Helen. Birding walks, lectures, activities, April 28-May 1, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. 356. $5 parking.

Register in advance. www.gamtnbirdfest.com, www.gastateparks.org, 800 573-9659, Ext. 305. chickEkiden Relay, Gainesville. 30K (marathon) team relay, 8 a.m. April 30, Bank Building, 311 Green St NW. $138 per team by April 15, $168 after. www.active.com, www.lanierrunningclub.org, 770 533-1128.

Spring Chicken Festival 5K, Gainesville.

8:30 a.m. April 30, Bank Building, 311 Green St NW. $20 by April 15, $25 after. www.active.com, www.lanierrunningclub.org, 770 5331128.

Fig Leaf 5K, Dawsonville. Clothing optional race, 10 a.m. April 30, Paradise Valley Resort, 49 Valley Dr. $20 by April 16, $25 after. www.active.com, 706 265-6100.

Mountain Ranger Run, Dahlonega.

5K/15K, 34K bike race, duathlon,15K team challenge on unpaved Forest Service roads and trails, 8 a.m. April 30, Camp Frank Merrill, 1 Camp Frank Merrill Dr. 5K/15K $20, bike race $30, duathlon $35, team challenge $100. www.active.com, 706 864-3327.

Bulldog Dash & Bash, Cornelia. 5K 8 a.m., 1-mile 9 a.m. April 30, Level Grove Elementary School, 2525 Level Grove Rd. $20 by April 15, $25 after. www.active.com, 706 6807223.

Abba House Run for Recovery 5K/10K, Cumming. 8:30 a.m. April 30, Vickery Village, 5920 Post Rd., $20 by April 20, $30 April 2129, $32 race day. www.active.com, 770 4027491.

Jay Cullen Share the Road 5K, Cumming.

8:30 a.m. April 30, First Baptist Church;, 1597 Suwanee Dr.$15 by April 17, $20 after. www.active.com, (770) 781-2240 Ext.150471.

Senior Fishing Rodeo, Clarkesville. Anglers 65 and older fish for trout in Moccasin Creek; refreshments, prizes provided, Registration 8:30 a.m. April 30, Moccasin Creek State Park, 3655 Hwy. 197. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 947-3194.

Georgia State Championship Mountain Bike Races, Winder. 1-3 loops on 10 mile course, distances vary by skill level. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. May 1., Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. Registration ranges from $5 for kids race to $25 adults, plus $5 parking. 770 8673489. www.goneriding.com, 352 873-9279.

- Compiled by Jane Harrison

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Runners, walkers strut around town in ‘chickEkiden’

By Jane Harrison On the last Saturday this month, Richard Smith will grasp a rubber chicken between sweaty fingers and strut quickly around downtown Gainesville. It’s a tradition the Gainesville building supply store owner began two years ago when he first ran with the “Hens and Roosters” flock in the chickEkiden relay race.

“I guess it seems a bit silly to anyone who’s sittin’ there looking,” said Smith, who will be running on one of more than 20 teams expected for the April 30 chickEkiden 30K Relay. The relay and accompanying 5-kilometer individual race, organized by the Lanier Running Club, kick off festivities for Gainesville’s Spring Chicken Festival.

Since the running club initiated the Ekiden four years ago, hundreds of participants have run breathlessly into the relay exchange zone and handed off rubber chickens to teammates in a show of camaraderie, fun and fitness.

In the Ekiden (a Japanese term for marathon relay), teams of four to six people traverse a 5K Gainesville neighborhood loop beginning and ending downtown,

explained Race Director Mike Lunsford. “In the Japanese tradition, people wear sashes and at the end of each leg, they pass the sash. We pass a rubber chicken,” Lunsford said.

“It’s a little, spongy rubber chicken about eight inches long.

It’s easy to carry. Everyone gets a kick out of it,” he added.

“It feels great to run around town with a rubber chicken.

There is just some novelty about the rubber chicken that can’t be

PHOTO COURTESY LANIER RUNNING CLUB

Relay races build camaraderie.

Pondalisa (Stephens) Forbes and Michael Forbes share a kiss at last year's chickEkiden 30K relay.

They later married.

explained, said chickEkiden veteran Pondalisa (Stephens) Forbes.

She has paraded around town on two fun-loving teams, “Running a Fowl” and “The Sky is Falling” and can attest to the team bonding aspect of relay races. She and teammate, Michael Forbes, were spied kissing at last year’s race. They are now married and have a hatchling due the day before this year’s contest. She joked she hopes to show off her chick in a stroller next year.

“The team experience is what makes this race the most fun race I participate in. It’s one of the races where I don’t feel much pressure and just enjoy it. My team members and I cheer each other on and we always find ourselves cheering for others as well … . We all hang out afterwards at the festival and try out the food,” Forbes said.

“Almost everyone goes across the road for the (Spring) Chicken Festival,” said race director Lunsford. Relay race participants get an arm band for free admission to pig out at the chicken cook-off on the Gainesville square.

The combination of fun, food and healthy exertion bring many

PHOTO COURTESY LANIER RUNNING CLUB

Lanier Running Club Youth Member Ty McCormack, in chicken costume, gets chickEkiden runners off to a fun start.

teams back year after year.

“Teams are very loyal,” said Lunsford, who has seen return entries from Gainesville State College, Buford First Baptist Church, Gwinnett Roadrunners and Chattahoochee Roadrunners.

The range of participants “runs the whole gambit from people who come to the event to enjoy the company of other runners and walkers to very competitive teams,” said Lanier Running Club President Wes Wessely. He believes the relay brings out the best

in participants. There’s nothing like a relay to “get that team spirit working” and push each individual to “run better for the team,” he said.

In the Gainesville race, two teammates run concurrently in each leg. Team scores reflect the cumulative time from for six 5K laps. Ideally, each team runs six participants, but some four-member crews peck two teammates into running an extra loop to complete the required six legs.

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Lanier Runners forming adult relay team The Lanier Running Club is seeking adult runners to form relay teams to compete in Atlanta Track Club relays this fall.

Novice and experienced runners are invited to join the club and train for the ATC Ekiden at the end of September and the Marathon Relay Oct. 30.

The local running club meets the first Monday each month at

Johnny's New York Pizza, 104 Carrington Park Dr. (1/2 mile west of McEver on Dawsonville Highway) in Gainesville.

Those interested in forming adult relay teams may contact club secretary Jane Harrison at harrisonsj@hotmail.com.

MORE INFO: www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Pier 29 hosts Cystic Fibrosis Milkshake-a-Thon April 30

By Pamela A. Keene A birthday wish come true: all 6-year-old Charlotte Morgan Snyder wants to do for her 7th birthday is raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. “Herself a CF patient, she is very dedicated to helping other people,” said Kerrie Martin, owner of Pier 29 on Browns Bridge Road. “During the holidays, she told her parents she would like to raise money for the non-profit for her birthday.”

On April 30, Charlotte’s birthday, Pier 29 will host a Milkshake-a-Thon to help Charlotte have her wish from noon until 5 p.m. In addition to serving handspun milkshakes, the restaurant

will host a silent auction from 1 to 3 p.m. and a 2 p.m. penny scramble for children at 2 p.m. with a $2 donation per child.

Charlotte’s story began less than four months after she was born. Doctors diagnosed her with Cystic Fibrosis in early August 2004. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects more than 30,000 Americans. This disease is

marked by chronic infections, clogged airways, and digestive and reproductive problems.

Her family created the Charlotte Morgan Chapter of Friends for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is based in greater Atlanta. The organization raises money for research to find a cure for the disease. It has a website at www.roses4cf.com that details Charlotte’s journey and ways that the public can help.

Pier 29 is accepting donations and sponsorships for this fundraising event.

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• Runners Continued from Page 54 The Ekiden course, which was originally a 4-plus-mile loop but was changed last year to accommodate a separate 5K race, can get participants a-squawking. “It is a rolling neighborhood course … some call it a roller coaster course,” Lunsford said. “It’s no walk in the park,” Smith asserted.

After the race start near the square on Bradford Street in front of sponsor Recess Southern Gastro Pub, runners and walkers in the first leg trek four Bradford hills to Piedmont and navigate a downhill on Chestatee before ascending Willshire Drive-Ivy Terrace and a couple of side streets.

After rounding Forrest Avenue back onto Bradford, the not-sochicken participants pant toward the hand-off in the exchange zone on Syfan Wood Lane. Their teammates set off on the same path, minus the stint from Recess.

The fastest teams get a medal and recognition at the award ceremony during the chicken festival.

Awards are given in numerous categories, including men’s, women’s and mixed groups in open, masters, high school and middle school age divisions.

The open mixed category (men and women of various age levels) has fielded the most competitors, with past teams – Kung Pow Chickens, Chickenators, Ultra Running Chicken Legs, Dirty Feathers and Chicken Express – spurring for recognition. In the open men’s race last year, the Big Chickens flapped it out with the Running Geese, while the Pollo Loco masters could not muster a

crazy enough dash to catch Chickens Over the Hi. This year, six teammates from Lanier Village Estates retirement resort are entering the relay for the first time to show the chicken city “that age is just a number,” said Malee Hearin. “Or maybe we are in our second childhood,” said Hearin, whose team, “The Half Fast Walkers of Lanier Village,” averages age 79.33. You don’t have to be a spring chicken to get out there and be active, said Hearin. “We’re trying to let people our age know they don’t have to sit in rocking chairs,” she said.

“My children run in 26-mile marathons. I’ve been to several and cheered for them. I read an article about an 84-year-old woman who ran the New York City Marathon. Heck, if she can do that, we can walk,” she said.

The Half Fast Walkers, four women and two men, will get to strut the eKiden together, an accommodation made by the race director in a nod to their longevity and dedication to an active life.

Proceeds from the Ekiden and companion 5K help finance the Junior Olympic dreams of young people who are beginning an active journey. Monies from the race help fund the Lanier RunPHOTO COURTESY LANIER RUNNING CLUB ning Club youth program composed of about 150 children age 8 ChickEkiden participants get a kick out of running around Gainesville with rubber chickens. to 18 from Hall and surrounding counties. The young athletes train chickEkiden 30K Relay/Spring Chicken Festival 5K for and participate in USATF What: The chickEkiden is a relay race with team members comTrack & Field and Cross Country pleting a 5-kilometer loop for a total of six legs for a 30K. The 5K Junior Olympics state, regional is a race for individuals not on a relay team. and national meets.

When: Both races start at 8:30 a.m. April 30; registration and Expect to see some of them packet pick-up is 6:30-8 a.m. flying by on Gainesville streets, Where: Race registration-Bank Building, 311 Green St., NW, rubber chicken in hand, the mornGainesville. First leg start- Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 ing of April 30.

Bradford St., NE. Cost: Pre-registration $20 ($15 No Shirt Option) until April 15, $25 after ($20 No Shirt Option). Register online at active.com. To register by mail, make out check to “Lanier Running Club” and mail to Lanier Running Club, PO Box 13, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Need a team? Those desiring to enter the relay race but are lacking teammates may contact Race Director Mike Lunsford, mikeat4833ssd@att.net about possibly coordinating a team.

Course map and other information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival

PHOTO COURTESY LANIER RUNNING CLUB

Lanier Running Club President Wes Wessely directs relay team members in the chickEkiden exchange zone.

What: Fourth annual celebration put on by Keep Hall Beautiful featuring a chicken cook-off with 40 teams, Kids’ Zone, live bands and DJ music for “Chicken Dancing,” quilt show, and Chicken Parade featuring floats made from recycled materials.

When: Parade begins at 9 a.m. Festival ends at 4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Gainesville Square Cost: $8 adults, $5 children ages 5-10, free to children younger than 5. chickEkiden participants admitted free.

Information: www.keephallbeautiful.org.

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DNR public hearings set for fishing, hunting regulations The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will hold three public hearings to receive input on the following proposals: 1) proposed hunting regulations for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 hunting seasons and 2) proposed regulations for establishing a fee system that captures revenue from non-hunting and angling users for use of certain designated areas on wildlife management areas and public fishing areas.

The purpose of proposed hunting regulations is to manage Georgia’s game birds and game animals according to sound principles of wildlife management and to meet public objectives for use of these renewable natural resources. The purpose of proposed regulations for establishing a fee system for use of certain designated areas on WMAs and PFs is to increase the self-sufficiency of managing and operating these sites on Wildlife Resources Division managed lands. Those interested are encouraged to bring these hearings to the attention of others who also may wish to participate.

Members of the general public will have an opportunity to pro-

the registering official of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend the hearings may submit statements electronically through the division website at www.gohuntgeorgia.com (select “Hunting” “Hunting Regulations” then “Submitting Comments Re Hunting Regulations”) or by mail prior to close of business April 29, 2011.

Written statements should be Visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com. mailed to: Georgia Department of vide input at the following public Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Game Managehearings: ment Section; Attn: John W. • Monday, April 18, 2011, 7 p.m., Stuckey Conference Center Bowers; 2070 U.S. Highway 278, Auditorium/UGA Griffin Campus SE; Social Circle, GA 30025.

The Board of Natural Re(1109 Experiment Street, Griffin) sources will consider the pro• Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 7 posed changes and any comments p.m., Coffee County Courthouse received during the public hearing (101 South Peterson Ave, Douprocess May 25, 2011 at 9 a.m. at glas) the DNR Boardroom, 2 MLK, Jr. • Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7 Dr., SE, Suite 1252, Atlanta. p.m., Georgia Mountains Center For more information on the (301 Main St, SW, Gainesville) Any participant at the hearing scheduled public hearings or to view the proposed regulation may present data, make a statement or comment or offer a view- changes, visit www.gohuntgeorpoint or argument, either orally or gia.com (select “Hunting,” “Hunting Regulations” then “Proposed in writing. Statements should be concise to permit everyone an op- Hunting Regulations”). portunity to speak.

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New fishing pier now open at Morgan Falls Dam Anglers that frequent the Morgan Falls Dam portion of the Chattahoochee River should be excited about the completion of a new fishing pier. The pier, built by Georgia Power as a recreational improvement for Morgan Falls Dam, will provide great additional angler access below the dam according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.

“We are very pleased with the construction results,” says WRD Fisheries Management Region Supervisor Chris Martin. “This

pier is in a great location, it provides increased angler access – including handicapped access – as well as giving anglers great places to get to the fish.”

The construction of the new pier began in October 2010 and concluded last month. During construction, the boat ramp located at this area was unavailable. Since the pier is now complete, the entire area, including the boat ramp is now fully open for the public.

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New restaurant concept – Cheddar’s – to open in Gainesville late summer

By Pamela A. Keene By late summer, Gainesville and Hall County will be home to a brand new restaurant concept. Cheddar’s Casual Café is slated to open in late summer at the Beechwood Crossing Shopping Center on Dawsonville Highway near McEver Road. It will join Gainesville’s first Olive Garden in the new shopping complex.

“We are very excited to be coming to the Gainesville area and look forward to serving our delicious food to the good folks in this community,” said restaurant owner Allen Peake. “If local residents haven’t seen our generous portions, incredible prices, and wide variety of menu selections, I can assure you they will be pleasantly surprised.”

Cheddar’s menu is diverse with items ranging from hand-battered chicken tenders to ribs and steak. It also offers a full selection of vegetable side dishes, salads, soups, appetizers, burgers and desserts. According to the menu posted on the company’s website, the most expensive items are baby-back ribs, a 12-ounce rib-eye and a steak/ribs combination, each offered at $13.99.

“Cheddar’s and Olive Garden will be great additions to this community,” said Tim Knight, co-owner of Trivest, the company marketing and developing Beechwood Crossing. “I think the community will enjoy dining at Cheddar’s, and we are very excited

to bring a new restaurant concept to the Gainesville-Hall County market.”

Dawsonville Highway/McEver Road area has seen significant development and growth in the past year. The new restaurant caps a number of recent retail successes in the area, including JoAnn Fabric & Crafts, ALDI grocery, Olive Garden, The Children’s Place, Michael’s and ULTA. “The recent retail activity in this market is rare and speaks to the opportunity, growth and the resilience of the local economy,” Knight said. “This community is at an advantage because of the way its leadership works together toward a common goal of retaining sales tax dollars in the community.

We received positive encouragement from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gainesville for this new retail development.” Knight predicts that the area will become a mecca for shoppers and diners throughout the region.

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Horses, hunting and the outdoors keep Toppers busy Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Pamela A. Keene etirement obviously agrees with former US Army Corps of Engineers’ Project Operations Manager Erwin Topper. Since leaving his 23-year post at the Buford Dam Project four years ago, Topper and his wife Mary Ann have even further immersed themselves in their favorite pastime – showing horses across the country.

In fact, it was their mutual love of horses that brought the couple together in the early 1970s. Mary Ann, a native of Griffin and a school teacher, and Erwin, then a graduate student at Georgia State University, both lived in apartments in Riverdale that offered free stabling for horses.

“I always wanted a horse growing up and this was the perfect place to live,” said Mary Ann. “Erwin had a horse there and that’s how we met.”

During their four-year courtship, Topper paid for riding lessons and purchased a saddle for Mary Ann. After they married in 1973 and Erwin completed his masters’ degree, the couple relocated to Rome where he took a job working for Boise Cascade. A choice to move overseas or leave the company became an easy decision and Topper began his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Mobile District Office. He soon transferred to Lake Hartwell.

“We moved six times in eight years early in our marriage,” Topper said.

“That’s a lot for a couple who also had 27 beagles.”

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who bred and conducted field trials of the breed. In fact, she was the first woman in the Southeast to do so extensively. Always an animal lover, Mary Ann bought Topper his first German Shorthaired Pointer for his birthday one year.

“Actually, she bought me a whole litter of puppies – six of them – because she couldn’t decide which one to give me,” Topper said. “I told my staff to come by the house and each take a puppy, as long as they left me one, and that’s what they did.”

In 1981, Topper was transferred to Lake Lanier to be Project Operations Manager of the Buford Dam Project. Soon after coming to Lanier, the couple purchased a 15-acre farm in Dawson County, where they still live with their five horses, two barn cats, two parakeets and one German Shorthaired Pointer named Rosie.

Over the years while working for the Corps, Topper actively showed German Shorthaired Pointers in field trials. He also has been active in showing quarter horses and spends a couple of weekends each month on the road.

Topper and wife Mary Ann have stepped up their horse show circuit, both receiving invitations to the Select World Show in Amarillo, Texas in 2009. Topper placed 28th out of a field of 800 in show riding; Mary Ann earned a 15th-place score out of a field of 200 in performance halter.

“That was the highlight of our year, having enough points to be invited to this prestigious event,” he said. “That’s the top of the top in competition.”

In 2009 Topper participated in about 25

PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE

Mary Ann with one of their five horses.

PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE

Irwin showing off one of his hunting trophies.

to 30 shows sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association. Both he and Mary Ann are showing Jack, their 11-yearold chestnut sorrel with one white sock, a white blaze on his face and a white spot on his left hip.

“The judges remember that white spot,” he said. Jack has a flaxen mane and tail. Their five horses – Jack, Rosie, Soxy, Ruby and Hershey – spend most of their time on the farm. Jack splits his time between Dawsonville and his trainer in Conyers. Over the years, they have raised more than 30 horses. Topper rides almost every day to keep both himself and Jack in shape for competitions. Currently, Mary Ann is ranked No. 15 in the world in performance halter.

The couple also volunteer with an area 4-H student who shows Hershey at 4-H events. The pair placed third out of 35 competitors last June in the state competition. They are also active in Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming.

Topper’s travels Topper has also been traveling for fun, including three trips to Alaska and regular hunting trips to Montana and Wyoming.

He’s become involved in the Mule Deer Foundation and has joined the organization’s first club east of the Mississippi, the Dixie Muley Chapter here in Georgia. The group hosts regular fund-raising events and has a local banquet slated for May of this year. Topper serves on the group’s board of directors.

“Many mule deer hunters are from the East, but mule deer live in the West,” Topper said.

“The goal is to hold these auctions for great hunting and fishing trips, then use the money to buy up land to protect the habitat of mule deer. The group is modeled on the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.”

The couple does all their own heavy lifting at the farm, from mucking the horses’ stalls to mowing the pastures.

“Compared to other people our age, we’re young,” he said. “And I’m the oldest person currently showing in these Western Pleasure shows.”

Topper frequently drives Mary Ann to her horse shows in a big truck pulling a large horse trailer. He had the trailer customized and decorated for Mary Ann several years ago for her birthday. A wall in their sunny kitchen showcases the many horsemanship awards that Topper and Mary Ann have received.

Mary Ann continues to work as social services coordinator at The Guest House, a private non-profit adult day health and activities center that has provided services to the community since 1985. It is located in Gainesville.

“Our program offers a safe, caring environment which continues to enrich the lives of the frail elderly in our community,” Mary Ann said. “It provides a chance for the elderly to enjoy fellowship with their peers while receiving medical assistance, and it offers caregivers a chance for respite. Many of our activities are conducted by volunteers, and we can always use more volunteers to assist us.”

During Topper’s 23 years as Project Operations Manager, he brought national attention to the lake. From his innovation of using mountain goats to keep the grass short on the hillside along Buford Dam to Lanier’s unprecedented three “Chief of Engineers Award of Excellence” titles – in 1990, 1997 and 2002 – beating out the other 463 water resource projects in the nation, Topper has made numerous contributions to the lake. In 2004, he received the Legends Award from the American See Shore Lines, page 73

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Good Old Boys Upholstery ‘We Specialize in Marine Upholstery & Boat Covers’

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2011 Rubber Duck Derby

Adopt A Duck Chance to Win New 2011 Camry LE

May 7, 2011 • Clarks Bridge Park • 10 am - 4 pm

Adoptions available at: Rubberduckderby.com 770-656-2527

Gold Sponsors: City Plumbing Electric Supply Co. • Crystal Farms, Inc. • Dairy Queen Lanier Dermatology • Mansfield Oil Company • Publix Super Market Charities

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern - Lunch, dinner and breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around.

Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662.

Bullfrogs Bar & Grille - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar.

Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Castaways - Holiday Marina. Offering raw and steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, baskets and entrees, such as seared tuna sashimi, Gulf Coast oysters and Cajun blackened Mahi Mahi.

Also featuring seasonal seafood: crawfish, stone crabs and soft-shell crabs. Full bar service. Open Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m-midnight. C-3 770 945-7201 (marina number).

Dockside Grill Café - Offering lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor café setting and new this year: new deck and furniture. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi and expanded seafood and salad offerings. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. Seasonal. C-3, 770-363-2318.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille - Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Expanded patio and new TVs. Open for lunch and dinner everyday during spring & summer, weekends fall & winter. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Pelican Pete’s - Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Opening mid-April. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Sun-Thu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. B2, 770 887-5715 ext. 5.

Pier 29 - Located on Lake Lanier at lake marker 29 opposite Browns Bridge. Newly renovated restaurant which is family friendly with a separate bar. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week; breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-noon. Offering fish, shrimp, steak, burgers, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes. Every Monday, buy 10 wings get 10 free. Dockside delivery available restaurant’s courtesy dock as well as delivery to Port Royal Marina. www.pier29onlanier.com, 770-781-2242. (Former Lantern Inn location.)

Sandwich Market - Offers sandwiches, pita wraps, gyros & lahvosh. Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770-889-2185.

Skogies - Specializing in seafood and American fare. Open first two weekends in April; Wed. through Sun. beginning April 13.

Gainesville Marina, C-1, 678-450-1310.

Sunset Cove Beach Club - An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner. Views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or boat.

Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. On the waterpark side, Gianni’s Italian Bistro serves pizza, subs and pasta.

By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford.

B-3, 770-945-8787

Windows Restaurant - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Provides breakfast buffet, and menu options daily and special dining events every Saturday night throughout the season. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, www.lakelanierislands.com. 770-945-8787.

American Austin’s Steak and Seafood - Specialties include seafood, premium aged steaks and chops, baby-back ribs, chicken and pasta. Open daily, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Cumming. A-3, 770844-0902.

Collegiate - Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting.

Gainesville. C-2, 678-989-2280.

CooCoos Nest - Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering wings, salads complimented by fresh meats hand cut daily from Fergusons Meat Market. Also featuring steaks, chops and seafood. House favorites include beer battered fries, hooch beans (a battered and fried green bean), Cuban sandwich and the Quesadilla Burger. Live entertainment weekly.

Located at GA 400, Exit 16, Pilgrim Mill Rd. at Freedom Pkwy. Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932; www.coocoonest.com.

Foster House - Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 11-2:30, Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 59:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-8879905.

Miss Shuckum’s - Features diverse menu including shrimp, grouper, salmon, oysters, salads, burgers, sandwiches. Take-out party coolers for lakegoers available in season. Located off Islands Parkway. B-3. 770 614-3134.

Norman’s Landing - Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Cumming. Casual. A-3, 770-886-0100.

Rick Tanner's Grill & Bar - A neighborhood favorite, the restaurant offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere. Rick Tanner's menu offers an array of selections including rotisserie chicken, chicken fingers, smoked pork, fall-offthe-bone ribs, homemade veggies and more.

Flat screen TVs, outdoor patio, hand crafted beers. Corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-866-TOGO (8646), Buford. B-3.

Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. Located at 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C-2, 770-287-8384.

Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). Located at 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177.

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s - Offering American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller, and Seafood Pastilla Rolls.

Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. 15 East Main St., Buford, B-3. 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra - European fusion cuisine served daily. Open for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; dinner hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No reservations. B-3, 770271-3000.

Blue Bicycle – a bistro touting “great food in a place not to feel rushed.” Open for lunch Thurs./Fri.; open for dinner Tues.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located at 671 Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the Outlet Mall on 400. Dawsonville. 706-265-2153.

Corkscrew Café - Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat.; noon-9 p.m., Sun. Reservations suggested. Located on 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

Dominick’s Italian Restaurant - Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Monday nights, halfprice appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays.

Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 5 until 9:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-614-0019, Buford.

B-3.

Firesalt Tavern - Fine-dining restaurant in a casual atmosphere and a café-to-go. Café features gourmet coffee, to-go items and full breakfast and lunch. Restaurant features fine steaks, shrimp and grits, fresh seafood including scallops and salmon. Open Mon-Sun. Café to go is open for breakfast and lunch; tavern is open for lunch and dinner. Corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-932-6284, Buford.

B-3.

Luna’s - Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. Gainesville. C-2, 770-531-0848.

Oar House in Dahlonega - Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts. Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. Reservations suggested. 706-8649983.

Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining,

dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s on the Square - Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville square.

C-2. 770-536-1111.

Toasted n Tapped - Microbrewery with restaurant featuring dishes from Shrimp and Grits to Beer Braised Pot Roast. Brewery features brands with names like Endangered Sea Bear to Rip Van Dunkel to Captain Eddy’s.

Downtown Flowery Branch in the old Major McGill’s restaurant. Casual. B-3. 770 9678803.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. D1, 770-536-2100 Old McDonald’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Buford. B-3, 770-945-3431.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe - Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. Flowery Branch.

C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian BiBa's Italian Restaurant - Featuring pasta, pizzas, salads, chicken, veal and seafood specialties. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Gainesville, C-2. 678-450-1661.

Piazza - Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open seven days a week: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-9881.

Mexican La Cazuela - An Atlanta area landmark that’s expanded to two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. Cumming, 678-947-0718, Buford, 770-614-6871.

Oriental Little Tokyo - Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues. - Fri. 10:30 am - 10:30 pm; Sat-Sun 12 pm-10 pm; Closed Mon. Buford. B-4, 770-945-3350.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for tenants, 8 a.m. to sunset for visitors Phone: 770-967-6811 Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $3.99 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Cafe - Seasonal Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” tiki, sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24 hours a day, gated Additional amenities: Self-service work yard with deep draft well & houseboat launching ramp.

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Service, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available.

Types of fuel: Valvtect 93 Octane Marine Gas and Valvtec diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11)) $4.29 premium; $4.09 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Additional amenities: Repair services. Free pump/portipotti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock, easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. The Houseboat Store has taken over the service dept & boat sales for Chris Craft, Formula, Startdust and Fantasy.

BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24-hour access.

Phone: 770-887-5309; www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered.

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: Mid-grade gas; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $4.19; $4.09 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Thur., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Closed Tues./Wed.) On-site eatery: Sandwich Market - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, pita wrap.

Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-2185 Security: 24-hour security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Phone: 770-536-2171 Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack cov. up to 25 feet, wet covered & uncovered to 80 feet.

Types of fuel: Philip 66, mid grade Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $3.99 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week) On-site eatery: Skogies (Seasonal Wed. thru Sun.) Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Water service shop, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout station.

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Outboards.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd, Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27 foot Store: Yes Types of fuel: Mid-grade, 89 octane Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $3.99 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA (Formerly Starboard Cove Marina) Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m., 7 days Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Web Site: www.HideawayBayMarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week Types of Fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $3.69 On-site eatery: Fishtales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-7201 Location: 6900 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel

Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11): $4.39 premium; $4.19 unleaded; $4.19 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Dockside Grill - Seasonal Menu: Burgers, handcut/aged steaks, sandwiches, salads & seafood Phone: 770-945-2208 Security: 24 hour Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, Sea Tow. LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours.

Phone: 770-945-2884 Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr, Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24 hour gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $4.09 regular, $4.19 premium, with 10 cents off a gallon, both regular and premium, for Boat US members.

Security: 24 hours Additional amenities: 24/hr Towing Service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20-foot to 80-foot; covered, 24-foot to 50-foot totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (464) for up to 39 feet & 115 covered bay sheds to store boats on trailers Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Types of fuel: 87 octane; no ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $3.89 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24 hour self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga, 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tues.

Phone: 770-536-8599 Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncov-20-70 ft.; Cov-24-50 ft.; to include an exclusive 44 ft Sailboat Breakwater Dock.

Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Ship Store Store/Dock hours: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tues.

Types of fuel: Regular with Valvtect Price of fuel: (as of 3/26/11) $4.19 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24 hours a day.

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Lake Lanier Log Cabin Rentals

GREAT for a getaway, family reunions, corporate events!

Sleeps up to 60 people. 2 bedroom, 1 bath or 4 bedroom, 2 bath w/fireplaces!

Hot tubs available! BOAT RENTALS Available!!!

15% off Sun. - Thur.

(For Cabin Rentals 2 Night Min. Excluding Holidays!)

Book NOW for discounts this summer.

Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

1/2 OFF! Lanier Aqua Rentals 770-271-RENT (7368) Mon, Wed, Fri • Must Present Coupon Valid thru May 15, 2011

For Rental information, please call 770-967-1804.

Fully furnished cabins with deeded slip in deep water dock for sale starting at $179,000 and vacant lots with deeded slip starting at $69,900!

For sales information, please call Tom Peters or Teresa Smith with Keller Williams Realty at 678-663-6522 or 24-hour information line at 678-835-9331 ext. 1281.

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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division.....800-241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 425-4252 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......404 262-7288 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor............................770 945-2884 8. Lazy Days .................................770 945-1991 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770-967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 Sailing Clubs Atlanta Hobie Fleet #12 ...................770 393-3405 Atlanta Inland SaiIing Club..............770-962-8897 Atlanta Boardsailing Club ................404 237-1431 Barefoot Sailing Club ......................404 256-6839 Catalina 22 Fleet 68.........................770 887-8373 Lake Lanier Sailing Club..................770 967-6441 Southern Sailing Club .....................770 447-8047

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MORE EXPERIENCE, MORE KNOWLEDGE, MORE SALES

MORE POWER TO PERFORM CALL US TO BUY OR SELL A LAKE PROPERTY! SUSAN MOSS 770-654-6661 Cell • 770-718-5217 Office smoss@nortonnorthga.com www.nortonsusanmoss.com

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Luxury Lake Living at its Finest! 4 sided brick, 5BR/3.5BA. Extensive detail thru-out. This home flows for entertaining. Several outdoor venues to enjoy lake living everyday. S/S covered dock on south lake sailing waters.

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Cute Lake Lanier Cottage on South lake. Very gentle walk to S/S dock in good water. Recently refurbished & priced to sell furnished. Metal roof, hdwd floors, open & cozy floor plan, rock accents; screened porch; partially finished basement can be 3rd bedroom. This is a steal!

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Very hard to find lake & equestrian estate w/3 stall barn & dock! Grandiose home w/picturesque setting. Cross fencing; gated; 1,000 bottle wine rack; hardwood floors; 5 FPs; garage apartment. Truly one of a kind. Call for more details.

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This is Where Lanier Entertains. Incredible detailed rock work thru-out this stunning lake executive home. Too many custom features to list. State of the art 32x32 boat dock w/party deck. Expansive big water lake views from every room. Multi outdoor entertaining venues. A must see!

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REDUCED 100K - Close In City Custom Lake Home. GR w/soaring tongue & groove vaulted ceiling & exposed beams thru-out. Hand pegged red oak floors. Two FP. Renovated kit w/granite counters & Quartz island. Master on main.

Private setting w/shaded lake views, S/S covered dock.

Grass to water lake views from every room. Executive lake home in premier North Hall neighborhood. Custom built thru-out. Short gentle walk to dbl slip covered party deck dock in deep water. Complete second home on terrace level. Handicap accessible. Easy to show!

South Lake Gem! 4BR/3BA lake home. New S/S cov dock w/elect. Custom kit w/granite, island, stainless appl.

Craftsman style GR w/bead board ceiling & built-in entertainment center. Large screen porch. Fin terr lvl w/wet bar, media room, full bath, laundry, storage + 2 BR.

Reduced over $200K from original list! Awesome, premier lake lot w/big point view from most rooms. Grass to waters edge & s/s dock. Remodeled home w/hardwood floors; chef's kitchen; granite counters. Upstairs bedrooms have adjoining rooms each. Lake Lanier living at its best!

Gorgeous sunset views!

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Newly renovated Lake Lanier home featuring indoor & outdoor paradise! Double slip dock; fully equipped outdoor kitchen w/stainless appliances & rock fireplace; screened porch & extensive Brazilian cherry wood decking . All this overlooks big drought proof water & level back yard to waters edge. Interior features - open floor plan w/vaulted, wood beamed ceiling; stacked rock fireplace; hardwood floors; open kitchen; all new designer bathrooms. Awesome water views upon entering home!

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Great south lake location w/ awesome view & unbelievable price! Not a short sale or foreclosure, but priced to compete. Spacious & open floor plan overlooking deep water. Single slip dock.

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Lake Lanier's Big South Sailing Waters w/oversized S/S dock in deep water & views! Exterior stacked stone; 2-story foyer; open great room w/stone FP & view to kitchen. Sunroom w/sunken spa tub overlooks lake w/sunset views! Master suite w/FP. For virtual tour visit www.obeo.com/572351.

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Fantastic all brick home in park-like setting! Beautifully maintained inside & out. Hrdwd flrs thru-out main flr, all BRs up. Mstr w/sitting area, huge GR, wonderful rec rm.

On lake but no dock! 2.36 ac & woods on Corp line. Path to lake. Professionally landscaped & irrigated.

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Big Deep Water; double slip dock. Oversized 2 car garage; hard wood floors. Big open loft for office or extra bedroom! The best Lake Lanier week end getaway. Perfect condition. 1 acre lot can accommodate future build site for larger home.

Fantastic Lake Front Home! Immaculate. Huge kitchen.

Hardwood floors galore. Huge master with screened in porch. Perfect teen or in-law suite. Perfect for entertaining. Huge sq footage. Two coves away from Bald ridge Marina. Double slip dock.

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REDUCED! Affordable lake lanier lot on south lake sailing waters. Corp line close to water. Oversized, covered double slip boat dock in drought proof water. Established south lake neighborhood.

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An Alaskan adventure with many delights From the air, during the 70mile flight in a floatplane from Anchorage to Riversong Lodge on the Yentna River, the intricate patchwork of tundra and water is revealed as a colorful artist’s palette of natural beauty. This tiny spot on the Alaskan map at the confluence of the Yentna River and Lake Creek is world famous for annual salmon runs that attract anglers from all over the globe to share unforgettable memories of piscatorial battles from these two fertile tributaries. Therefore, numerous fish camps are found within a mile of this junction of waterways. One of these camps offers much more than fabulous fishing. Riversong Lodge is located on the southern bank of the Yentna River and has impeccable service, award-winning gourmet food, fantastic fishing, and a chance to see and feel the real Alaska. It can only be reached by a floatplane out of the seaplane port at Lake Hood in the outskirts of Anchorage.

For most guests arriving at the lodge, just watching the expert Rust Flying Service bush pilot land a heavy floatplane on a fast moving river is exciting. Once the plane settles, the pilot taxis the big aircraft onto a gravel bar in the middle of the river where small jet boats are waiting to take new visitors quickly to the lodge.

Before overnight guests are shown to their rustic cabins, a hearty Alaskan welcome with refreshments is offered by owners Randy and Robin Dewar.

Fishermen in the crowd are

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MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com usually suited up and on their way with a guide to pursue their angling dreams within an hour, and the possibilities are many.

Nearby Lake Creek is really a glacial river that rushes down from Chelatna Lake just below Mt. McKinley and Denali National Park in the Alaskan Range.

This renowned tributary allows anglers the opportunity to catch all five species of Pacific salmon (king, sockeye, pink, silver, and chum) ... plus arctic grayling, rainbow trout, and northern pike at different times in the season from May 20 to Sept. 10.

For those who don’t care to fish, Riversong Lodge has other special treats. Some people simply love the solitude of reading out on the deck while listening to the sounds of wildlife, birds, and the fast flow of the river ... or the silence found in their room or the main lodge. Touring the herb and vegetable gardens with one of the award-winning chefs is always educational, and that can be followed with a cooking and wine

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Fishermen head out under an Alaskan rainbow (above).

One of the guides with a chum salmon (left).

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Riversong Lodge at High Water (above).

pairing class. These hand-picked chefs even allow visitors to help do the cooking for other guests if they so desire.

One can also learn how to tie trout and salmon flies, or simply engage in a card or board game at the bar while sipping a good beverage.

Food and drink is considered an important aspect of any visit to Riversong Lodge. They keep a complete selection of fine wine and premium beer in stock, and each evening about 6 p.m., overnight guests and staff meet at the bar in the lodge for hors d’oeuvres. Following that happy hour, everyone dines together “family style.”

In addition to the fantastic fishing, mouthwatering food, and unbelievable scenery, everyone who visits this unique wilderness lodge raves about their fabulous River Excursion to see and visit remote homestead properties. The trip goes a considerable distance up the Yentna River via jet boat from Riversong Lodge to a backcountry, one-room U.S. Post Office. Along the way, panoramas are gorgeous and ever changing, and visitors often see eagles, bears, or other wildlife among the spruce, cottonwood, and birch trees. On a good weather day, you can even get a peek at Mt. McKinley in the distance.

Normally a stop is made on the return leg at one of the wilderness homesteads for refreshments, great conversation, and story-

A Rust floatplane brings visitors to Riversong.

telling by one of the modern day pioneers. This gives sojourners some insight into the toughness and resiliency required of people who live in remote areas of Alaska.

Out of Riversong Lodge, you can also do hiking, whitewater paddling, and other interesting endeavors ... all you have to do is ask. Regardless of your outdoor

passion, Robin and Randy will make an extreme effort to fill your request. For more information or reservations, call 907 3502392.

Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Remote US Post Office in Alaska (above).

Early Alaskan homestead (left).

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A true story abut two ships passing in the night This true story is written from an up close and personal observation of one of the biggest ship collision disasters in naval history and not intended to give any investigative opinion about the event.

In the beginning years of my maritime career I was assigned to a naval combatant, the USS Pharris, a 438 ft Destroyer Escort.

Serving the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea my main job was to work in the radar control room we called Combat Information Center. That’s where the operation of all the sensors, weapons, aircraft, radar, sonar, navigation, and other extremely sophisticated and classified electronic equipment takes place.

Naval combatants move in massive formations when underway together forming an almost im-

mander that we were to exchange positions with the Belknap while Steve the carrier was recovering fighter Johnson jets. Working in the Combat Information Center we always perBoating formed the mathematical Safety calculations on a plotting device called “Maneuvering Board” for the ships to move position and on this night we set to work to propenetrable defense in the air, on vide the required information to the water, and under the sea. exchange our position as ordered.

On November 22, 1975 the We agreed by radio communicaUSS Pharris was assigned the tion with the Belknap and “Plane Guard” position behind Kennedy on what to do to accomthe USS John F. Kennedy, an air- plish this routine maneuver but craft carrier. Our mission was to something went terribly wrong. pick up pilots that ejected from All the necessary information the aircraft if they were unable to was passed between ships and make it back on deck. Positioned everyone concurred with the new on the starboard side of the formation and how this was to Kennedy was the USS Belknap, a take place but the radar suddenly large guided missile cruiser. Word showed that the distance between came down from the Fleet Comthe Kennedy and Belknap was closing rapidly after we began to execute. Being the inquisitive type and not understanding what the radar was depicting I raced up

Think water safety as summer approaches As summer approaches, it’s time to think about safety issues.

Safety around the water is especially important for adults and children, and it’s top of mind for Park Rangers, who are dedicated to ensuring that the public safely enjoys Lake Lanier.

Free boating safety inspections For boat owners, make sure your boat is in good operating condition before you get on the water. There are several courtesy boat inspections you can take your boat to ensure that you have all of the proper safety equipment. These inspections are conducted by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary members, along with US Army Corps of Engineers volunteers. The inspections are free and take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the locations on the dates listed below.

• May 22 - Balus Creek Park • June 4 - Holiday Marina • June 25 - Port Royale • July 9 - East Bank Park • July 24 - Charleston Park • August 6 - Tidwell Park • August 20 - Old Federal Day Use Park Wear your life jacket For park visitors, the Corps has lifejacket loaner stations in all of its campgrounds and day-use parks. Boat owners can borrow correctly fitting lifejackets from any day-use gate house. Swimmers can borrow a lifejacket at the lifejacket loaner stations lo-

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cated at the designated swim beaches. Lifejackets are recommended for everyone to wear, especially for non-swimmers or weak swimmers.

Also, anyone needing the correct size lifejacket can bring in a useable lifejacket to the Corps’ Buford Dam Project Management office and swap it for a correct fitting one.

Once again this year, the Corps’ Ranger Trading Card program is in effect. Children can collect Ranger Trading Cards from the Park Rangers who are out in the parks and turn them in at the Corps office for prizes ranging from lifejackets, footballs, water bottles, and Lake Lanier Island Water Park tickets.

Ask any Corps Park Ranger for details.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Corps would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer.

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to the navigation bridge just in time to witness impact between both ships. Even though it was night, the visibility was good and seas were moderate giving a clear and vivid front row seat of the unfolding events. Fire and tremendous explosions followed with people jumping over the side of the Belknap as even more ammunition was beginning to detonate with searing heat. It was the most surreal thing I had ever witnessed.

The remaining hours that night and well info the following day were spent helping rescue sailors and putting out the fires. It is absolutely remarkable that this could happen to the most technological and advanced Navy in the world. What went wrong? From the investigative findings part of the cause was human error. The correct maneuvering information was calculated and communicated but the Deck Officer on Belknap still turned the wrong way directly into the path of the much

larger aircraft carrier. Maybe too much information was the cause.

The Belknap was a tough ship and crew and continued to serve after extensive repairs until 1995.

On September 24, 1998 she was intentionally sunk during a Navy exercise off the East Coast of the United States.

That fateful day of the accident in the Aegean Sea taught me a valuable lifelong lesson in clear and concise decision making while underway, something we all need to do anytime we are out on the water and driving our boats.

No matter how sophisticated the navigation equipment on your vessel and the years of boating experience you have, accidents can still happen when you least expect.

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• Shore Lines Continued from page 62

public and it’s a much more coRecreation Coalition. The Topsince Topper retired from 34 pers’ home is filled with profes- operative environment. He unyears of service to the Corps of derstood how to work with us.” sional awards and recognitions Engineers, some habits are hard Over the years, Topper from his years of service. to break. He still checks the levworked with many partnerships Accomplishments els of the lake every day, usuand advocacy groups, including ally first thing in the morning.

He managed the lake during the Lake Lanier Association. the historic 1996 Summer “The lake is an incredible re“Topper did a consistently Olympics, oversaw the $30 milsource for this area, and I’m outstanding job at Lake Lanier,” proud to have been a part of it,” lion rehabilitation of the power house, developed Volunteer Vil- said Val Perry, executive vice Topper said. “However, now lage at Lake Lanier, participated president with the association.

I’m just enjoying all that life “Under his leadership, Lanier in several federal lake demonhas to offer from hunting and became the shining star of all stration programs, renovated traveling to showing horses and the Corps’ lakes in the nation.” numerous recreational facilities spending time with Mary Ann. Although it’s been four years It’s a great life.” at the lake, and completed an extensive Shoreline Management Plan. He also developed Little Hall Park into a state-ofthe-art fishing facility.

Doug Beachem, former owner of Lazy Days Marina, remembers the early days when Topper first came to Lanier.

He’s now a marina consultant with DJB Ltd. Beachem’s family opened Holiday Marina in 1957 and the family was the lake’s longest-lived continuous concessionaire.

“We had just sold Holiday Marina when Topper came here,” Beachem said. “Things have changed drastically on Lake Lanier under his watch – the marinas are all in better con- Topper being inducted in the Mobile District Hall of Fame at Point dition, we’ve all made upgrades Clear, Alabama in August 2009. Mary Ann Wynn Fuller, Chief of Opto provide more things for the erations, is the presenter.

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Pro Wakeboard Tour returns to Allatoona’s Dallas Landing Park

By Pamela A. Keene Once again, the excitement of pro wakeboarding comes to Dallas Landing Park in Acworth on Allatoona Lake.

The event will take place from May 19-21, and will feature some of the nation’s top wakeboarders.

It is the first event in the five-stop tour for 2011.

Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour includes a land-based festival atmosphere, with food, music, athlete autograph signings, prize giveaways and shopping for the latest in water-sports boats and equipment.

The Pro Wakeboard Tour is currently recruiting sponsors for the Acworth tour date.

Events on Thursday and Friday begin at 9 a.m. and continue

until 4 p.m. On Saturday, the competition takes place from noon until 8 p.m.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit the website www.prowakeboardtour.com.

Tickets will also be available for purchase on event dates at Dallas Landing Park: $13 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6 to 12, and ages 5 and under are admitted free.

Tickets ordered online are discounted.

Parking will be available at the park May 19 and May 20. Limited parking will be available at the park on May 21.

Shuttles will be provided from downtown Acworth.

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

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Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

CAMPGROUNDS 13 VAN PUGH SOUTH 17 OLD FEDERAL 45 DUCKETT MILL 50 BOLDING MILL 53 TOTO CREEK 77 BALD RIDGE 81 SAWNEE

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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds.

All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m. Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake.

They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-945-9531.

Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas.

FEES (per day) Boat launching $3/$4 Vehicles $3/$4 Pedestrian/bicycle $1 Annual pass $30 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property.

Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations.

To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit http://lanier.sam. usace.army.mil/.

STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS 7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS

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It was the worst kind of mugging to experience It’s an awful thing to get mugged. Apart from the threat of physical harm, just the fact that someone is taking something from you is upsetting. Especially when the person doing the mugging is you own teenage daughter.

My oldest child is not a thug – at least not in the traditional sense. But there are plenty of times when I feel like she and/or her sisters have taken something from me and then fled the scene.

Most of the time, it is something trivial, like my will to live, but I usually get over that.

On occasion, however, it’s something more tangible, like the Friday night pillaging of my wallet. It starts out as a negotiated transfer of funds, and ends up being theft by deception. In the midst of explaining how hard I worked all week and how I just want to sit down and be still for a moment, all my hard wrought earnings vanish.

Before my sagging bottom can hit the seat cushion, I’m mentally already back at the salt mine trying to recoup my losses. But I’ve learned to live with that. After all, if they didn’t take it from me, I’d just be throwing that money away

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on useless stuff like the mortgage, the power bill, and food. But what happened recently was a lot harder to swallow. In a life consumed with the “needs” of three teenage daughters, I have learned to do without at times. I have steeled myself against temptation, to the point that I’ve even instructed the security guard at the local electronic gadget store to shoot-to-kill if I come within a hundred yards of the place.

So when my wife bought me a nice, sleek travel mug, I coveted it mightily. After all, it was MINE. And by definition, MINE means that it belonged to me alone. And that meant that no one else was allowed to so much as tough it without signing the six-page assignment of rights document I had painstakingly prepared for such an unlikely occurrence as

me letting it be touched.

Actually, I had little to no concerns about my daughters touching my mug. And that was why I was puzzled that first morning when I went for my mug and it was not there. Oddly enough, though, the other seventeen mugs collected by my girls were still in the pantry. In other words, the police had apparently successfully shut down the mug theft ring that had been terrorizing the neighborhood.

In the course of my later investigation, I learned that my wife loaned my oldest daughter my mug for a trip she was taking to south Georgia. In other words, the seventeen other mugs were somehow not suitable for the trip.

“Well,” my wife admitted under cross-examination, “your mug was the only one that matched her outfit.”

I just stared at her with my best “What spaceship are you creatures operating from?” look.

She defensively told me, “A girl’s got to accessorize,” and trotted off to work – mug in hand.

If you’ve read this far, you realize, of course, that the mug was promptly lost by my daughter

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