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April 2015
3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 21 Issue 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE What’s new at Lanier Islands An expanded menu at Sunset Cove, a new zipline canopy tour at LanierWorld and the possibility of a 4-lane slide that dumps riders into Lake Lanier are on the boards when Lanier Islands opens for the 2015 season. Page 2
SPLOST to fund LLOV projects Hall County voters’ support of new one cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax last month eased some anxiety for a local organization hoping to impress the world in 2016. SPLOST approval will pump $500,000 into the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, site of the 2016 Pan American Championships. Page 16
Ketchikan, Alaska One of the least known sections of our most northern state is the region near Ketchikan along the famous Inside Passage from Northern Washington to Anchorage. Page 56 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page
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A new destination for the Lanier area will be available starting next month when the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, opens its doors. Story, page 40.
For more info, see our ad on pages 6 & 7.
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What’s new for 2015 at Lanier Islands? 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 Millie Adcox, Jane Harrison Columnists Glenn Burns, Roy Crittenden, Steve Johnson, Mike Rudderham, Phillip Sartain, Ken Sturdivant, Bob & Carolyn Wilson 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. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers. Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.
By Pamela A. Keene An expanded menu at Sunset Cove and the possibility of a new 4-lane slide that dumps riders into Lake Lanier are on the boards when Lanier Islands opens for the 2015 season. The resort is also adding a new zipline canopy tour at LanierWorld. The park opened for weekends March 27 and will be open full time starting on May 9. “The Sunset Cove kitchen has been updated and expanded,” said Einar Gudmundsson, director of food and beverage at the resort.
“We’re offering more appetizers and sandwiches, plus we have a full menu or entrees, including grilled rib-eye steaks, crab cake dinners, a half a rotisserie chicken and barbeque St. Louis pork ribs. Sunset Cove will become more of a restaurant instead of a café.” Sunset Cove will again offer weeknight showcase events, including Masterpiece Mondays, Trivia Wednesdays and LowCountry Boil Fridays. The May Full Moon Party takes place on May 2, with Full Moon celebrations to follow each month all
Lanier Islands hosts in-the-water boat show By Pamela A. Keene Check out the latest and greatest boats at the Lanier Islands 4th Annual In-the-water Boat Show on the weekend of April 24-26. Marine dealers from around Lake Lanier will come together on the docks at Sunset Cove to showcase nearly 100 houseboats, cruisers, wakeboard boats, and pontoons. Qualified buyers will be able to take demo rides throughout the weekend. The show will include live entertainment, children’s activities and a bounce house, and
vendors with boat accessories and other marine-related items. Several of the island’s food outlets will be open, including Sunset Cove, Fire & Ice and the Dog & Draft. “This will be a great time to come out to see the wide variety of boats available to enjoy on the lake this summer,” said Chris Hendley, director of special events and promotions at the resort. Admission to the show is free with the regular $10 per car parking fee.
summer. “We’re hoping to open our first new ride in two decades with a new 4-lane slide that will propel riders right into Lake Lanier,” said Stephanie Orr, director of marketing at Lanier Islands. “It is currently pending approval by the Corps of Engineers, but our plans are for guests to ride tubes from near the mini-golf course on the hill over the boardwalk and end
up in the lake.” The park’s newest addition to its zipline adventures is being built with three side-by-side racing lines that will take riders across the cove and end up near Wiggle Waves. The resort has also doubled the size of the midcove Aquatic Adventure. MORE INFO/PRICING: www.lanierislands.com
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DYNAMITE VIEWS
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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN with a touch of mountain feel. Wonderful tone on tone colors with a variety of woods, tiles & stones. 4 BR/3.5BA, 2 full unfinished basements. Grand lake views that go as far as the eye can see! $1.0M (Hall)
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Long range views of Lanier! It's like living on top of the world and o’looking the lake. Marina Bay, resort style amenities include, S/T, clubhouse, parks and more, boat slip option at community dock. $349K (Hall)
FANTASTIC VIEWS! Walk in the front door and all you see is water! Super easy walk to SS dock w/party deck. This great home has updated interiors, daylight basement, screened porch, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 5 BR/3BA. CALL FOR DETAILS. $550K (Forsyth)
FLOWERY BRANCH CHARMER
LAKE VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM!
CRAFTSMAN ON THE LAKE
GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS and grassed yard, awesome outdoor living areas from both levels, screened porch, 1/2 acre lot, 4BD/3BA, full finished terrace, SS dock w/party deck. $649K (Hall)
JUST LISTED! Dawsonville 4BR/3.5BA with 2 Masters! Hdwd flrs, gourmet kitchen, wet bar and KILLER views!! Master on main w/FP, additional BR. Oversized 2-car detached garage. Terrace offers VIEWS, rec rm, 2 BRs. Level walk to SS dock w/party deck. Deck w/see thru glass instead of pickets for unobstructed view of lake. $675K (Hall)
FANTASTIC NEWER CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME w/all the bells & whistles. Hdwd flrs, granite counters, full finished terrace lvl, tongue & groove ceiling, private master suite, 3 BD/3 BA w/potential for 4th BD, DS dock, professional landscaping, security system. $599K (Forsyth)
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BUILDING LOTS NEAR LAKE LAKE VIEWS, Cul-de-sac location, no dock permit. $90K (Hall)
ROGERS BAY SUBDIVISION - 325 feet of water frontage-Deeded slip in covered community dock with party deck at NO additional charge! Close to hospital and GREAT shopping~ $90 K (Hall)
UNIQUE HOME on Lanier! 3BR/3BA on 3 levels. Great lake views, UNBELIEVABLE screened porch. Back wall of home is automatic glass garage door that opens to the screened porch. Gourmet kitch opens to GR w/huge stone FP. S/D has 6 homes, comm dock w/always deep water. 12"wide boat slip. $525K (Hall)
4BD/4BA HOME w/major kitchen renovations & added great rm. Tongue & groove ceilings in great rm w/fabulous lake views, birch wood cabinets in kitchen from an Ellijay cabinet maker. Grandfathered double slip boathouse, 2 car garage, full finished terrace. $549K (Dawson)
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AMAZING LAKE HOME w/long range views, PRIVATE boat ramp & 2 docks! HUGE home w/gourmet kitch & dining rm table that can seat 12 easily! Double master BRs as well as a 3rd BR on the main lvl. You'll LOVE the killer theater room and game room w/wet bar and 2 additional BRs on the terrace lvl. DONT MISS THIS ONE OF A KIND LAKE LANIER HOME!! (Hall)
4BR/2BA LOG CABIN with fantastic lake views! Includes deeded slip in community dock in beautiful cove. Perfect for a lake weekender or investment. 2 kit, 2 liv rms, 2 FPs. Income producing duplex. $289K (Hall)
LAKE AND VISTA VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM! Casual elegance, estate home w/ multiple outdoor living spaces, extraordinary interior finishes and spectacular lake views. 4BD/4.2 BA. Boat Slip Option at private marina. 1.2M (Hall)
2004 TRADITIONAL FAMILY HOME. Open floor plan, 4 BD/3.5 BA, huge master bedroom, terrace level "man cave", screened porch, deck, concrete siding, finished terrace, single slip dock with party deck. $549K (Dawson)
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R UNDE T! RAC T N O C 2 LOTS IN OAK HARBOUR SUBDIVISION. Cul-de-sac lots come w/single slip docks. Ready to build your new Lake Lanier home. $139K$169K. Close to NE GA Medical Center. (Hall)
1.71 ACRE SOUTH LAKE LOT!! Nice Corp line and double slip dock permit in deep water. Shoreline has rip rap in place. Call agent for plat~$299K (Short Sale) (Gwinnett)
NEAR LAKE, 1/2 acre corner lot in great location near the lake. $29K (Forsyth)
4 WATERFRONT LOTS with WONDERFUL Lake Lanier views and docks/permits. Corp line is very close to the water. Please call for plat and soil tests. Lots range from $99K-$199K. (Hall)
1 ACRE LEVEL WATERFRONT LOT w/low Corp line. Build your dream home. Soil tests, plat and dock permit available. REDUCED, $215K (Forsyth)
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CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE: Nothing compares to this exquisite home & view. Open entertaining floor plan, gourmet kitch, breakfast kitch, formal dining rm, elevator, 2 FP, resort style bath, dressing rm, master suite on main, upper level loft, entertainment center, terrace lvl 3 BR/2.5 w/guest kitchen, large great rm, exercise rm, enchanting stone pool, Jacuzzi, waterfall oasis, outdoor living area, boat slip & n’hood pool.
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CUSTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT by seller w/ attention to every detail. Beautiful 4 sided brick & stacked stone ranch w/post & beam construction. Features include: solid wood paneled doors, casement windows, natural cherry cabinetry on both levels, vaulted ceilings & rich hrdwd flrs. 4BR/4.5BA, open floor plan, 2 fp's, gourmet kitch, master ste & guest rm on main. Lake views from every room. Gunite heated pool/spa steps from enclosed boat house w/hoist. Irrigation, generator, workshop, driveway and deck sensors are just a few of the amenities!
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$849,900
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LAKEFRONT LIVING AT IT'S BEST. This fabulous 4 sided brick home is privately situated on culdesac in an upscale lake s/d. Main level offers 3 BR/2.5 BA. Finished terrace level offers 2 add'l BR's & 2BAs, den, theatre rm, full kitchen for in-law or teen ste. 4 car garage, basketball court. Beautiful sparkling pool. A stunning teak custom built dock w/party deck. Call for a list of amenities and for appt to view this fabulous lake property. 5 min. to hospital, shopping, restaurants and schools.
NEW ! G N I T S LI 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE HOME built with att'n to every detail. Both levels offer beautiful views of Lake Lanier. The terrace level opens to the patio w/ salt water pool, hot tub & gorgeous yard grassed to water's edge. Very gentle walk to large boat dock w/party deck. Dramatic ceilings, exposed beams in foyer & keeping rm, arched stone walls & vaulted ceilings in study. Grand gourmet kit. w/ pro level stainless appl. Finished terrace level. 3 or 4 add'l BR's, 3 baths, workout room & sauna.
$389,500
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TRULY A MUST SEE LAKE PROPERTY! Deep long range panoramic views from every room. Spacious gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half, 4 fireplaces. Master plus a large guest suite on main level. Full finished terrace level. Lots of privacy. Only 32 steps to the covered single slip boat dock. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, schools, hospital and I-985.
$449,500
$380,000 LEVEL LOT GRASSED TO WATER'S EDGE. Year round views. Everything a family would want. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, gourmet kitchen, screened porch, finished terrace level. 2 fireplaces, gorgeous setting, single slip boat dock with party deck. Convenient to I-85.
FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARMING RETREAT ON LAKE LANIER. You must see this refurbished home! Master suite, a total of 4 BRs & 3 baths, stone fireplace in family room, finished terrace level. Covered single slip boat dock with swim platform. The perfect lake home and so affordable!
3.178 ACRES ON LAKE LANIER! Small weekend home on property which could be refurbished. Lots of privacy. Boat dock. Located in North Hall off Highland Road. BEAUTIFUL LAKE LOT IN POINTE OLYMPUS subdivision near Chattahoochee Country Club. Can't beat this view. Approx 140 feet on Corps line.
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SOLD $2,100,000 • “POINT SOUTH” GORGEOUS SUNSET VIEWS WITH CORPS LINE IN THE WATER! 5BR/5.5BA home w/screened porch, theatre rm & second kitchen. Pool, spa and firepit for entertaining. 5364 POINT SOUTH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE 30504 www.5364PointSouthDrive.info
$1,495,000 • STUNNING CUSTOM SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PENINSULA WITH PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS AND DEEP WATER DOCK! 6BR’s/4.5B’s with elevator, two master suites, multiple living areas and covered porches, bar, office/study and more! www.4180Sinclairshoresroad.info, CUMMING, FMLS# 5372142
$1,799,000 • BREATHTAKING PRIVATE 3 ACRE GATED ESTATE, GUEST HOUSE AND TWO DOCKS! AMAZING LONG RANGE VIEWS AND 380 FEET OF SHORELINE! 5 Car garage. 9055 KNOLL DR, GAINESVILLE 30506 (Forsyth) FMLS#5148615
SOLD REDUCED! $1,335,000 • YOU WILL LOVE THIS OUTSTANDING HOME WITH DEEP WATER AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF CHESTATEE BAY! PRIVACY BEHIND GATES. THIS OPEN PLAN FEATURES RUSTIC ELEGANCE FMLS#5306097 www.9250ArbourlacLane.info. (Forsyth)
GREATLY REDUCED-BEST BUY! $998,500 • EXECUTIVE BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE WITH THIS ALL BRICK THREE STORY HOME WITH POOL OVERLOOKING SCENIC LAKE LANIER! Beautiful lake views and upgradable to twin slip dock. FMLS#5288402 www.3155WindingLakeDrive.info.
$1,050,000 • NEW LISTING! ON 12.7 PASTORAL ACRES LAKEFRONT WITH GORGEOUS HOME, SSLIP DOCK, POOL AND 8 STALL BARN! This one has it ALL from gorgeous remodeled show home, to fully fenced and private pond! Bring your Boats, horses, RV or all terrain vehicles! FMLS# 5510910 7115 BARKERS BEND, MURRAYVILLE
$549,900 • LOVELY 5BR/3B RANCH PLAN ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL. Deep water single slip dock. www.3558MillRoad.info, GAINESVILLE, FMLS#5363806
$1,399,000 • HUGE REDUCTION FROM $2,000,000! AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ON 9.5 ACRES! Approved for 18 lots and 18 boat slips. www.1799Cleveland Hwy.info. FMLS# 7046198
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$899,000 • BEST VALUE! FOUR SIDES BRICK LUXURY LAKE HOME WITH THREE FINISHED LEVELS! DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP DOCK. www.8585anchoronlanier.info. Forsyth County.
$1,100,000 • SOUTH LAKE LUXURY LIVING IN EXCLUSIVE GATED “POINTE WEST”! Enjoy fabulous deep water views just 50 feet to water’s edge. FMLS#5310026 www.5660Pointwestdrive.info GAINESVILLE
$699,000 • STUNNING YEAR ROUND VIEWS FROM FRONT AND REAR ON DOUBLE PENINSULA LOT! JUST MINUTES FROM HISTORIC DT GAINESVILLE! Big views, gentle topo and very deep water dock make this incredible lot so sought after. S-Slip dock. FMLS#5507880 www.2721NorthlakeRoad.info.
$329,900 • ADORABLE 3BR/2BA LAKE COTTAGE WITH SHORT LEVEL WALK TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE SINGLE SLIP DOCK! Open plan, hardwood floors, updated baths, relaxing screened porch, new kitchen countertops and fireplace! Great area of Lake Lanier and five minute drive to restaurants & Gainesville shopping! 3626 LODGEHAVEN DR, GAINESVILLE, GA 30506
$2,250,000 • SOUTH LAKE LUXURY GATED ESTATE IN SOUGHT AFTER FORSYTH COUNTY. Enjoy fabulous open lake views from this custom home w/heated salt water infinity edge pool & spa, deep water twin slip aluminum dock. Separate apartment over 5 car garage. www.9085BethelRoad.info.
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Bev Knight #1 Agent on Lake Lanier Tennis Court, pool, dock
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Point lot, fab architecture
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Dbl slp dock, easy walk to great wtr, extraordinary views, media rm, magazine-quality. $1.685m
Country club area
Point lot, 2 docks, 2 beaches, barn, million $ views, rustic elegance, very special. $1.5m
Luxury at water’s edge
Designer saline infinity pool, flat path to modern dock, yr-rnd view, Cumming. $1.485m
Log cabin charm, views
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
Big views, luxury finishes, magazine quality stone FP, 3 mstrs, deep wtr. $750k
Extraordinary views, D’ville ! ISTING NEW L
Close to wtr, dbl slip dock, beach, views fm ev rm, crow’s nest reading rm. $599k
Like new in Buford D! EDUCE JUST R
Dbl slip dock permit being applied for, mstr on main, good wtr, huge unf bsmt. $475k
In-town Gainesville
2 kitchens, sought-after Buford, 4 FP, dbl slip boathouse, high-end fixtures. $725k
You’ll love this n’hood
Spacious home, G’ville OLD! OLD! S S ! D L SO
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3BR, 3BA, open flr plan, sgl slip dock on great water, private rd to lake, move-in ready. $399.9k
4BR, sgl slip party dock, deep wtr, almost e/t in house is newly reno’d, fin. bsmt. $399k
Custom-built EEK! IN A W SOLD
Dbl slip dock, deep wtr, master on main, huge media room, log siding, Buford. $625k
Marina Bay beauty
Easy walk to deep wtr, SS party dock, open flr pln, fin terrace lvl, apt over garage. $625k
Deep wtr in Cumming ACT CONTR R E D UN
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Mt. Vernon school dist, great lot, easy walk to lake, SS dock, 4BR, mstr on main, views. $599k
Easy walk to wtr, droughtproof cove, boat house w/ prty deck, open flr plan, views. $1.2m
Craftsman 4BR, gourmet kitchen, 2 FPs, soaring ceilings, slip available, full bsmt. $525k
Forsyth must see ! ISTING NEW L
3BR, nice views, easy walk, good water, open flr plan, granite/ stainless/hrdwds. $449K
Privacy, rm for pool
S lake, deep water, big views, SS party dock, stone fp, hw floors, move-in ready. $499.9k
Views in Cumming SOLD! SOLD! ! D L O S
Much of reno done for you. Home right beside lake, sgl slip dock on great water. $425k
Million-dollar views
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4BR, SS prty dock, secluded, beautifully renovated, cool yachtwood counters. $399k
Beautiful reno, no dock but great lake frontage, fabulous views fm decks, open flr plan. $399k
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Lakefront lot w/ platform dock, .81 acres off Browns Bridge, potential for nice view. $99.9k
Flat lakefront lot close to wtr. Utilities in place. No dock but great views. $37.5k
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Now is the time to get your free safety check When was the last time you got anything worthwhile that was truly free? What about getting something free that could save your life or keep you out of trouble with law enforcement? The Vessel Safety Check program helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal, state and local recreational boating safety laws, particularly regarding the carriage of safety equipment, and has been around since 1947. It was introduced as a “free” service and it still is. It also heightens the boaters’ awareness of safety issues through one-on-one contact by Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel examiners. This time of the year, recreational boaters are thinking boating again. Many of these vessels have been in “mothballs” for months, or more professionally referred to as having been “winterized.” Now is the perfect time to consider contacting a Coast Guard Auxiliarist who is a qualified “Vessel Examiner” and setting up a time for the safety check. We have 17 certified vessel examiners working on and around Lake Lanier, and our examiners are prepared to come to your home or dock at a time conven-
Safety Check program and recognize the decal. Following is a list of the items Roy we check: Crittenden • Proper Display of Numbers. State laws are very specific about USCG just how this is done and, yet, it is Auxiliary one of the most ignored processes. • Registration/documentation. Proof of ownership and/or com MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, pliance with state registration must be onboard. alcrit@mindspring.com, • Personal Flotation Devices. Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info There must be an adequate number on board, they must be servient to you. During 2012, our iceable, must fit the wearer, and team examined 279 vessels on must be Coast Guard approved. Lake Lanier. That number rose to • Visual Distress Signals. You 553 in 2014, attesting to the pop- must be able to attract attention ularity of the program. when needed. This service is not a vessel • Fire Extinguishers. There must “survey,” but is a comprehensive be an adequate number and corcheck of all the safety features of rect size on board as dictated by your vessel and also a check of all the size of your vessel, and they the equipment and safety require- must be fully operable. ments dictated by state and fed• Ventilation. Applies to inboard eral law. There is no penalty if engines and inboard-outboard your vessel fails for one reason or (stern drive) types of propulsion. another. After you make the cor• Backfire Flame Control. This is rection, we will recheck your ves- a factory installed mechanism that sel and issue you our windshield sits atop your carburetor and predecal, indicating that your vessel vents flames, caused by engine has passed our inspection. Law backfiring, from entering your enenforcement on state waters in gine compartment. Georgia are aware of our Vessel • Sound Producing Devices. You
must have sufficient capacity to make noise to attract attention based on the size of your vessel. • Navigation Lights. They must be adequate for your vessel, placed properly, and must work. If you have a practice of always boating during daylight hours, in sunshine, you may never turn
them on to see if they actually function properly. • State and local requirements • Overall Vessel Condition. Is the vessel “seaworthy” or are there some problems that could prove to be a risk for the occupants? This is also a great time for the See USCGA, page 12
Safe boating course set for Apr. 18 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, April 18, 2015. This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16. This course will be given at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35. Discounts available for additional family members. Course contents include:
• Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports • State of Georgia regulations State law now requires any person born after January 1, 1998, must have completed a boater education course approved by the Ga. DNR before he or she may legally operate a motorized vessel on Georgia state waters. Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.
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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant
A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Near full pool Clarity: Main lake and creeks are stained Temp: Middle 50s
Davis Shaky Head with a finesse worm or creepy crawler or you can opt for a weightless or whacky rigged Senko and skip these baits around docks. Look Bass Report for the docks with the black floats Bass fishing has improved dra- and metal poles, as these will matically in recent weeks. The hold heat the best, and therefore weather has really helped and the attract the bait and fish more spots are starting to move up readily. nicely. This trend should continue This Lake Lanier Bass report as the long range forecast looks is from Jimbo Mathley. Contact: fairly stable. The dock bite has www.jimboonlanier.com or 770 been our focus. Both largemouth 542-7764. and spots can be taken around docks in 15 to 20 feet and shalStriper Report lower. A Spro McStick jerk bait Striper fishing is good but has and a fluke have been working slowed on the south end of the well. The fluke bite is always a lake. The Threadfin shad die off blast and is just getting started. seems to be more severe on the Work the fluke slowly around south end of the lake. This makes docks and give the bait plenty of for “easy pickings” for the fish. time to fall on a slack line. Watch With a lot of bait on the bottom your fluke and your line for indi- there is no need to chase live bait cations of a bite. With the jerk and the fishing tends to slow. bait, include pauses of three to However, this situation should four seconds between twitches. play itself out (in the latter part of Wind is always a plus for these March) and fishing will improve. presentations. When the moving It is spring time and the fish are baits are not working around the getting frisky. The proof is the docks, switch to a 3/16 ounce spotted bass have started to move
up shallow on flats in less than 20 feet of water. The stripers will also start moving to shallow water. Live bait continues to be your best bet. Blueback Herring is the bait of choice when fished on unweighted free lines 100 feet behind the boat. Keep your trolling motor speed between .6 and 1.2 miles per hour. This striper report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of Big Fish On Service. Contact: 404 561-2564, www.bigfishonguide.com. Crappie Report Crappie fishing is good to excellent this time of the year. Water temperature is very critical. If you can find water temperatures above the mid 50s, it will work to your advantage. The trolling bite is good using double rigged curly tails in a variety of colors. Try tipping some with minnows. This technique will result in bagging bigger fish. For dock shooters, the bite has been consistent all day long, targeting shallower docks, 15 foot depths or less. As you
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start at a dock, you will notice you are catching the bigger fish. As they tend to get smaller, move on to another dock. As we mentioned in the past, you are competing with a large number of fishermen this time of year, so it is very important to keep moving if you are not getting bites. The secret to putting a lot of fish in the boat is to simply cover a lot of water. Keep moving! We’ve been asked the last several weeks, “What happened to the fish on submerged brush piles?” They have abandoned their brush and moved into shallow water, preparing for the spawn. Four pound high visibility line is very important. Your jig color should vary depending on the water color. The more stain, the darker the jig. Stay away from heavier jig heads. 1/24 ounce remains our number one choice. As we mentioned in the past, keep asking your friendly bait store to carry that type jig head. They tend to be difficult to find. We’ve been painfully avoiding the words “blow down.” Normally at this
time of year, we target blow downs, but the water temperatures are not yet supporting that. Water temperatures need to be around 60 degrees for a few days in a row, which we’ve not consistently reached. Watch for it though, it’s coming, and that will be the first sign of the spawn. Best blowdowns are the ones that have been submerged a year or longer, in the backs of pockets. They’ve had a chance to build algae, which attracts the plankton, which attracts the bait … you get the picture! This Lake Lanier Crappie report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club. Contact: 404 425 4059, www. laniercrappieanglers.com. Note: Call Ken Sturdivant about the “On the Water Schools” for Sonar or the Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass or a full day striper school. MORE INFO: 770 889-2654, ken@southernfishing.com
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Governors willing to meet to discuss water wars By Jane Harrison Governors of Georgia and Florida indicated they are willing to sit down and talk about their states’ on-going water wars. Florida Gov. Rick Scott last month responded affirmatively to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s offer to travel to the Florida capital to discuss water issues. Word of their potential meeting “is one of the first major positive things I have heard in a long time,” said Special Master Ralph I. Lancaster, appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee proceedings in the Florida V. Georgia lawsuit filed in Oct. 2013. “And I would encourage them to talk,” he said. Transcripts from the March 13 teleconference between Lancaster and attorneys from both states reveal the Georgia governor sent his offer in midFebruary, but Scott did not respond until mid-March. Florida attorney Allen Winsor told Lancaster that Scott did not receive the letter until the week of the teleconference. Lancaster reiterated his urging for settlement outside of court.
“As I have said before, this thing is going to cost millions, if not billions of dollars before we’re finished … I will continue to say until you’re sick and tired of hearing it that I think that the best possible result is a settlement between the states.” Lancaster furthermore suggested the governors study the Supreme Court’s decision in a Kansas V. Nebraska lawsuit that presents “a good roadshow for them to understand.” He added that although the issues were different, the case history and possible outcome are similar for the warring southern states. The litigation initiated by Kansas resulted in substantial costs for special master fees, a $5.5 million fine for Nebraska’s overuse of water prescribed in a 2006 compact, and a court imposed accounting procedure to determine water use. The court denied the states’ other claims for relief. Lancaster has warned that neither Georgia nor Florida would be happy if the court ends up settling the dispute.
Deal’s letter to Scott references their last meeting in 2011. It says that since then “there have been several key updates and I believe it would be beneficial for both parties to sit down and discuss.” The Florida lawsuit accuses
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Farm-to-table dining debuts at Lanier Islands By Pamela A. Keene Locally grown vegetables, combined with Southernsourced meats and cheeses, bring a new restaurant concept to Lanier Islands’ Legacy Lodge this spring. Sidney’s overlooking Lake Lanier features fresh-from-scratch ingredients used to create seasonal dishes for area residents and hotel guests. Executive chef Michael Klein said that many area farms will contribute to the ingredients used in the menu items at Sidney’s, including Cane Creek Farms with seasonal vegetables grown in hoop houses, fresh produce from
said. “This isn’t going to be your mama’s fried chicken.” Sidney’s will be located in main-level space formerly occupied by Windows. Jaemor Farms, apples from “Sidney’s menu is the marMercier Orchards and meats from riage of joyful Southern cookSouthern River Ranch and Cox ing and farm-to-table cuisine as Family Farms. “We’ve also we seek to bring about the very reached out to some local bakbest flavor from every ingredieries, including The Baking ent,” said executive chef Grounds in Buford and Judicakes Michael Klein. “What is perin Marietta, for signature haps most exciting about a dindesserts,” he said. ing experience like Sidney’s is “Chef du cuisine Richard that the menu is driven by the Sykes has developed a number of season and the availability of unique seasonal dishes with a certain farm-fresh vegetables, Southern flair by taking great in- meats and cheeses, so every gredients and using different tech- visit could offer something enniques for preparing them,” Klein tirely new and different.”
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Fish fry, weatherman Ken Cook, expo highlight April 18 LLA annual meeting By Pamela A. Keene It’s a bit earlier than usual this year, so be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18. That’s when the Lake Lanier Association will host its Annual Meeting for all members. The event will be held at Port Royale Marina off Georgia 369, so you can come by boat or car. Long-time member of the Lake Lanier Association and lake resident Ken Cook, who recently retired from Fox5 Atlanta as the station’s chief meteorologist, will be the keynote speaker at the meeting.
The association has planned a social hour with food, a cash bar and a marine vendor expo from 4 to 5 p.m. The association’s business meeting will begin at 6 p.m., followed by Cook’s presentation. “We’re creating a festive atmosphere this year at Port Royale to give members a chance to socialize and have a little fun together,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the LLA. “The Lanier Crappie Club has generously agreed to provide a fish fry, serving heavy hors d’oeurves, during our Lake Vendor Expo from 4 to 5 p.m.”
Lake-related door prizes will be given out during the meeting. Cloud said that anyone who arrives at the event by 4:30 p.m. will be given a ticket for a chance to win a door prize. “We’re encouraging people to come by car or boat and they can dock their boats at the marina’s courtesy docks behind the gas dock,” Cloud said. “Then follow the signs to the large tent behind the dry-tack area.” MORE INFO: www.lakelanier.org
Where’s the beef? Try Moonie’s and Waterloo Burgers By Pamela A. Keene For some serious beef – and pork and chicken – set your sights on Flowery Branch along Atlanta Highway. After a career as a computer programmer, pitman Jason Martin put his taste buds to work and recreated true Texas barbeque at Moonie’s Texas Barbeque a stone’s throw south of Phil Niekro Boulevard four years ago. The gas-station-turned-restaurant is packed with locals every day who chow down on freshsmoked brisket, pulled pork barbeque, chicken and smoked turkey cooked right on the premises. “We brought beef brisket to Georgia,” Martin said. “Barbeque is not just pulled or shredded pork and many people here had never tasted brisket. Now it’s one of our most popular sellers.” Martin honed his barbeque skills when he and his family lived in Austin, Texas. Martin got hooked on the barbeque there and sought out experts to teach him all the tricks of the trade. “I cooked it for Brooke’s family a couple of times when we visited here and everyone loved it,” he said. “Then we moved to Georgia so our kids could grow up with their cousins, and that’s when I decided to start a restaurant. It had been my dream for a while, so it was time.”
The concept for Waterloo Burgers, which opened earlier this year just a mile north of Moonie’s, came honestly. Martin said that when Moonie’s first opened, it made and sold handcrafted beef sausage. “We would take the ground beef leftovers and turn them into burgers and they were really good,” he said. “Even though we don’t make sausage at Moonie’s anymore, the burger idea stuck. We wanted to stay in Flowery Branch to support the community, so we opened Waterloo Burgers.” Located in the former Crossroads Meats Company building, Waterloo Burgers is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The menu is simple: build-your-own breakfast burritos with eggs and a selection of toppings and house-made freshcooked cinnamon donuts are the stars. Lunch and dinner choices center around hand-pattied quarter-pound burgers – real meat lovers order a double – with a wide choice of fresh toppings, including three cheeses. Hand-cut fries and hand-dipped floats and shakes made with Blue Bunny ice cream keep the fresh, quality theme going. Waterloo Burgers also serves “free-trade” colas and soft drinks. “Made from evaporated cane
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• USCGA Continued from Page 8 skipper to ask questions of the Auxiliarist dealing with marine issues, Auxiliary programs, and the like. We will also discuss with you other issues such as reporting of accidents, charts and aids to navigation, survival tips, fueling/fuel management, float plans, weather and sea conditions,
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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE SPLOST to help fund LLOV enhancements By Jane Harrison Hall County voters’ support of new one cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax last month eased some anxiety for a local organization hoping to impress the world in 2016. SPLOST approval will pump $500,000 from Gainesville and Hall County into the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, site of the 2016 Pan American Championships. With the championships a little more than a year away, the money available in fiscal year 2016, beginning in July, eases some tension for a Gainesville Hall ’96 board preparing to spiff up the aging venue for a canoe/kayak 2016 Olympic qualifier. Board Chairperson Mimi Collins said she would seek design renderings from Gainesville architect Robin Millard, whose firm has already prepared sketches showing a major makeover of the boathouse and tower sides of the 1996 canoe/kayak and rowing Olympic site. A bridge to the tower’s second floor, enlarged concession area, additional restrooms, reception area and pavilion are among enhancements estimated to cost around $600,000. The venue also needs new docks to replace original platforms from the 1996 Olympics, which are sagging and splintered. The board spent $108,000 on two new docks last September. Five original docks are still in use. In addition to SPLOST funds, the venue may also get $300,000 in city and county money pending council and commission 2016 budget votes. Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan assured board members at the GH ’96 March meeting that the venue has the city’s backing. Hall County District 3 Commissioner Scott Gibbs, who also serves on the GH ’96 board, said the county will also vote on the
funding request. Both governments supplied $150,000 each for LLOV the past two fiscal years. Collins reported she has not heard back from the Governor’s office or state legislators about potential state funding. The board is moving ahead with other Pan Am Games plans, including opening ceremonies at Brenau University with a theater group performance and possible welcome from Gov. Nathan Deal. The fundraising committee is assembling a promotional package targeting donors to raise $40,000 to put on the games. In other GH ’96 news: • LLOV was selected to host the 2018 Dragon Boat World Championship. • A webcam mounted on the tower showing a view of the Olympic channel in front of the grandstands on the LLOV website is attracting attention. Venue Morgan Morgan House reported website hits increased from 99 to 145 in three days. • Residents living within a half mile of the venue will be notified by phone about major events coming up. • A large MasterCraft professional wakeboard event discussed for venue will not be held there. House said a local MasterCraft dealer may host a smaller event early this summer. • Upcoming events include: Visit by Georgia Department of Economic Development April 20, May 30 Lake Show concert with Shawn Mullins, Riverstreet, and Mid Life Crisis, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, and two July weddings. • The board approved Collins' nomination of Gainesville newspaper publisher Charlotte Atkins to fill one of two board vacancies.
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Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: John Ferriss 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: Saturdays in April - Reunion Row (Anyone w/rowing experience) May 8-10 - Southeast Regional Junior Regatta May 23-24 - ACRA Championship Regatta
Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator, Brenda Miller; LCKC President, Lee Cole 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: Apr. 25 - BBI Jr. Olympic Program Practice Race May 1-3 - Canadian Team Trials May 16 - Spring BBI Jr. Olympic Program Fungatta Venue seats +/-2,000; parking capacity +/- 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.
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A spectator in the Lanier Olympic Venue grandstands relaxes with a book as paddlers in the Lula Bridge Race begin their journey toward Lula Bridge. Several stand-up paddlers and recreational kayakers joined Lanier Canoe & Kayak athletes in the annual rite of spirng on a calm, sunny first Saturday of the season.
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Mercury outboards increase horsepower As the headline notes, there’s more horsepower coming from Mercury outboards. The new models – Verados – are 2.6 liter in line, six cylinder, with 156 cubic inch displacement, producing 350 and 400 horsepower. The supercharged engines received a pressure boost of 6 percent, a new liquid cooled supercharger, new camshaft profile, new valves, new reshaped cylinder heads, ventilated fly wheel cover, and new snorkel. The engines have been tested on the open ocean for a full boating season by experienced test drivers and also were run for 300 hours at 6,400 rpm in the lab in a test tank in Fon du lac, WI. The engine weighs in at 668 pounds which is almost 100 pounds less than the Yamaha 350 H.P. V-8. The engines are offered in 20, 25, and 30 inch shaft lengths. The Verado 350 has a list price of $27,500 in a 20” shaft length. The 400R comes under the Mercury Racing Banner and has a Sport Master lower unit with a cambered skeg which compensates for side torque. The crescent shaped sport master case is designed for speeds over 85 mph and has dual water pick-ups. Prices start at $31,500 and it has a two year warranty. In the outboard horsepower race this puts Mercury in the number two position with the new 400R. Seven Marine has the top horsepower with a 557 hp converted Cadillac V-8. Yamaha comes in third with their 350 hp V-8. Stay tuned, I’m sure we will see some more new large horsepower outboards introduced to power all the new off shore fishing and cruising center consoles. Oldest navigational aid We usually think of lighthouses being in the northeastern part of the U.S. Their photos are on hundreds of post cards, from Maine to Connecticut. Lighthouses, however, are helping boat captains all over the world. Their origin goes back to Egyptian and Roman times as coins were stamped with lighthouse images. The most famous of these was the Pharos lighthouse which marks the port of Alexandria in approximately 280 B.C. The pharos lighthouse is believed to have been more than 350 feet high. Taller than any other lighthouse in history it was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Pharos lighthouse consisted of
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three levels, which may have included a large colonnaded base, an octagonal middle section and a conical upper section that was topped by a statue of either Alexander the Great or Ptolemy I Soter, the General who succeeded Alexander. The statue depicted the ruler in the form of the Greek Sun God Helios. The most recent account of this lighthouse functioning is from the 12th century. These houses were lit by fires called a brazier. The Romans built stone lighthouses, some of which survive today. The Dover Castle Lighthouse in Kent, England is typical of Roman lighthouse construction. The era of the most lighthouse building was in the 18th century which coincided with an increase in Trans-Atlantic commerce. The original light was provided by wood and coal fires. This fire source was replaced by oil (kerosene). Sperm whale oil was used in the Great Lakes lighthouses because it wouldn’t freeze. Near the end of the 19th century, electricity began to replace oil systems as the source of light. It was more efficient and cleaner. This also led to the automation of lighthouses. French physicist Augustine Fresnel developed a system based on light refraction, which bent the light source into a narrow beam, which was made even more intense by a center lens shaped like a magnifying glass. For many centuries, fog signals were handrung bells, or in some cases cannons which were fired regularly during periods of fog. Steam whistles were also used. Lighthouse keepers are a thing of the past, and have been eliminated by automation which is much more accurate and sophisticated navigation equipment on ships and boats meant that a lighthouse was no longer required. Even though lighthouses remain more than a historical symbol due to modern navigation systems on boats, local boaters and fishermen still find them useful. They in-
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the best destinations. It’s also good reading on a rainy day. Info: 1-800-233-3359 or www.waterwayguide.com. Alan Jackson and Guy Harvey Country Music star Alan Jackson and marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey have collaborated on a message behind the music to raise money and awareness for ocean conservation and research. Harvey created a colorful logo depicting Jackson in a fighting chair with a leaping sportfish to adorn several official 25th anniversary items, including an official t-shirt that will be sold at each concert. Alan Jackson and Guy Harvey
have agreed to donate back $5 for every item sold to marine conservation through the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, a non-profit that advocates sustainable fishing practices, funds inspired scientific research and supports innovation educational programs. Last year, Harvey’s foundation distributed approximately $1 million to more than 60 organizations involved in research and education. Visit: www.alanjackson.com or www.guyharvey.com. Mike Rudderham is a veteran marine surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the marine industry.
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It’s time to put up the jackets, maybe Well, another winter is in the books and spring has officially arrived … or has it? This past winter was the 61st coldest on record for our area. December was the warmest month of winter with temperatures averaging nearly five degrees above normal. January was fairly typical with temperatures only .2 degrees below normal. February was a different story. We were nearly seven degrees below normal. The official snow total at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport was only a trace, which was 2.1 inches below the 30 year average. However, we all know the ice and snow in our northern counties was substantial, especially the ice storm in February. From the data I have been seeing, we may have several chances for freezing or near freezing temperatures this month with above average rainfall. In fact, I see cooler than average temperatures continuing until June. I know everyone is cringing about that. Let’s face it, we all want to enjoy the lake on sunny warm days. Let me explain what is happening. We have a massive area of high pressure in the eastern Pacific Ocean that is now moving. This is causing warm and extremely dry conditions in the western states. In fact, many areas out west only saw about 15 percent of their usual snowfall this past winter. There are some very serious drought concerns. That same high pressure
is causing the upper level winds, the steering currents, to go up over Glenn that high pressure into Burns western Canada and then blast down into the Lanier southern states, bringing Outlook us the cooler than average weather. While we may not want to see cooler temps, they do have a silver lining. First and foremost, cooler temperatures inhibit severe storms. Our spring storms are most violent when we have sharp contrasts between cooler weather to the north and warmer temperatures here. If the cool pattern continues, there are no “weather wars” between air masses. I am not saying we won’t see severe weather this month, just less of a chance. In addition, the pollen season will be more progressive than explosive. I don’t think we’re going to see those 11,000 pollen counts this season. Based on the past 30 years of weather records, April is the driest month of the year. We average 3.36 inches of rain. However, this year we have a spring El Nino. This throws yet another wrench in the works. The above average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean change the global wind patterns. We will likely be dealing with two branches of the jet stream, the cold northern branch and the southern branch coming in across the eastern Pacific, then over Mexico, into the southeast. This southern branch is likely to transport an enormous
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LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS AUG 1 1070.31 2 1070.28 3 1070.28 4 1070.24 5 1070.17 6 1070.09 7 1070.03 8 1070.03 9 1070.13 10 1070.18 11 1070.14 12 1070.10 13 1070.02 14 1069.97 15 1069.90 16 1069.89 17 1069.87 18 1069.83 19 1069.82 20 1069.76 21 1069.64 22 1069.50 23 1069.48 24 1069.47 25 1069.34 26 1069.21 27 1069.06 28 1068.96 29 1068.88 30 1068.88 31 1068.90 AV 1069.75 MAX 1070.31 MI 1068.88
SEPT 1068.87 1068.79 1068.91 1068.88 1068.82 1068.79 1068.79 1068.76 1068.72 1068.68 1068.65 1068.63 1068.64 1068.64 1068.60 1068.53 1068.50 1068.47 1068.42 1068.39 1068.36 1068.33 1068.29 1068.21 1068.16 1068.12 1068.06 1068.02 1067.96 1067.92
OCT 1067.88 1067.84 1067.86 1067.84 1067.78 1067.72 1067.68 1067.68 1067.68 1067.64 1067.71 1067.78 1067.76 1068.23 1068.40 1068.40 1068.42 1068.42 1068.44 1068.36 1068.31 1068.27 1068.20 1068.15 1068.12 1068.12 1068.07 1068.01 1067.95 1067.93 1067.81 1068.50 1068.01 1068.91 1068.44 1067.92 1067.64
NOV 1067.81 1067.80 1067.80 1067.63 1067.58 1067.50 1067.45 1067.44 1067.39 1067.34 1067.27 1067.22 1067.12 1067.07 1067.05 1067.05 1067.25 1067.21 1067.18 1067.14 1067.12 1067.11 1067.33 1067.46 1067.48 1067.45 1067.41 1067.37 1067.38 1067.41
DEC 1067.33 1067.31 1067.25 1067.23 1067.13 1067.25 1067.31 1067.21 1067.20 1067.17 1067.16 1067.13 1067.13 1067.14 1067.16 1067.11 1067.10 1067.07 1067.07 1067.08 1067.08 1067.12 1067.31 1067.60 1067.73 1067.80 1067.87 1067.98 1068.05 1068.07 1068.07 1067.36 1067.36 1067.81 1068.07 1067.05 1067.07
amount of moisture our way. So, while April is usually the driest month, it may not be the case this go-around. In any event, spring is here and I personally, am looking forward to a kinder
JAN 1068.11 1068.13 1068.28 1069.48 1069.71 1069.83 1069.87 1069.84 1069.83 1069.89 1069.94 1069.92 1069.92 1069.93 1069.94 1069.93 1069.96 1069.98 1069.97 1069.96 1069.96 1069.96 1070.07 1070.12 1070.19 1070.19 1070.10 1070.04 1069.97 1069.93 1069.97 1069.77 1070.19 1068.11
FEB 1070.07 1070.22 1070.25 1070.25 1070.22 1070.19 1070.19 1070.26 1070.28 1070.28 1070.26 1070.22 1070.16 1070.21 1070.21 1070.29 1070.37 1070.43 1070.42 1070.38 1070.40 1070.51 1070.52 1070.52 1070.56 1070.60 1070.46 1070.46
MAR 1070.44 1070.38 1070.36 1070.33 1070.28 1070.24 1070.28 1070.32 1070.30 1070.26 1070.24 1070.23 1070.28 1070.36 1070.41 1070.40 1070.38 1070.35 1070.34 1070.34 1070.38 1070.50 1070.47 1070.45 1070.36
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Throwing out the old, bringing in the new 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. In the blink of an eye, birds are chirping, trees and shrubs are blooming and we are celebrating, making plans to head to the boat after putting away all of the bulky winter clothes. At last! I am not a winter person by any stretch of the imagination. It is such a depressing season. Being holed up in the house and relegated to watching idiotic reality shows and re-runs on television just doesn’t excite me anymore. I’m not a skier or ice fisherman and if I stepped on the bathroom scales I’m sure I’ve gained more weight than my doctor would be pleased with. So I am turning over a new leaf. I am throwing out the old and bringing in the new! It’s time to clean out the closets with anything that has not been worn since
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last season, and make a trip to Goodwill. There are a few favorites that will remain but the others are simply reminders of how miserable I was outside walking the dogs the past several months. The home office needs rejuvenating a bit as well. There are stacks of papers and old files in the filing cabinet that need to be discarded. There’s a pile of articles that needed to be read six months ago that were only recently uncovered, and what about all of those receipts from when I did our taxes? All of this should have been at the top of the New Years resolution list! And that’s not all. What about the boat? Oh yes, there were a few things left sitting around the cabin that are out of place believing that I would put them in their
proper place the next trip to the boat. There are a couple of those yet unfinished projects like routing and securing the wires to the EPIRB that I had relocated back in May. A few electrical wire ties are all that’s needed but I was lazy then and left them sitting out along with the tools that will be required to complete the job. I have started a list of things that need to be completed on Sea Island Girl before we venture too far away from the dock. First and foremost will be a good scrubbing to get rid of the grime that has undoubtedly accumulated over the winter and I’m certain that a quick inventory of cleaners, wax and polish will no doubt uncover a few empty or near empty containers that need to be used or thrown away. It is always a good idea to keep a running inventory of the maintenance items, parts and service items but despite my attempt to do so I always find a hardened tube of silicon, loose screws or a moisture-infested Ziploc bag full of cleaning rags begging to be washed. Here are a few things on my
list that I hope will make everyone’s boating experience a pleasant one: First, spend a day detailing the boat, inside and out. Open all of the compartments and rid them of any mildew. Second, check to make sure your fuel supply is free of moisture or contaminants as many gasoline fuels breakdown rapidly if not protected. Third, check hose clamps and electrical connections and make
sure the batteries are charged and holding a charge. A few others: check all lights to ensure they are properly working, inspect all life jackets, discard items that have lost their usefulness and then toot your horn as a little pat on the back knowing that you have prepared yourself for another safe boating season. - Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson
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Open house at Lake Lanier Sailing Club By Pamela A. Keene Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9, for the Lake Lanier Sailing Club Open House. It’s your chance to tour one of the lake’s longest-established sailing clubs, meet with members and learn about the club’s programs for youth and adults. “LLSC is a family-oriented private club that is involved in all aspects the sport of sailing with a special emphasis on rac-
ing,” said Warren Collier, commodore of the club. “This is a fine opportunity for the Lake Lanier and Atlanta communities to come out, meet our members and see all the things that LLSC offers.” Guests will be able to particiSee LLSC, page 52
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Growing strong: BP Grading pulls it all together By Pamela A. Keene Putting the finishing touches on a major dredging project at Hideaway Bay Marina in Flowery Branch, BP Grading took a plunge of its own by investing in heavy-duty equipment to keep the business growing. “We started doing grading for houses in subdivisions nearly 30 years ago, and then got into commercial development work,” said Bryan Cantrell, who owns the company. Now the firm contracts to do dredging, sewer and storm work, asphalt paving, steel fab-
rication and marine construction. “I like doing different things so that’s why we’ve kept expanding our business lines.” Cantrell learned the grading and dredging business from his father in Gwinnett in the 1970s. He started out renting equipment to suit the particular jobs and then decided to purchase what he needed. His work takes him across the Southeast, including jobs in Georgia and the Carolinas. “We even built a church for a friend of ours in California, but mostly we stay in the Southeast.”
The company also headed to New Orleans for about a year following Hurricane Katrina. BP Grading employs about a dozen people, including Brian’s brother Allen, who runs jobsites for the firm. And his father Robert also works with him part time. “We’ve done a lot of work for Hideaway Bay and other companies over the years,” he said. “We’ve been really lucky to have been able to stay busy even when things got slow.” INFO: 404 597-9657
Leapin’ lizards! LilliPad Diving Board comes to Lanier By Pamela A. Keene It sounds as though it would look funny, sticking out off a pontoon boat, but the real story is that it provides hours of fun for the whole family. The LilliPad Diving Board has arrived at Lake Lanier. When attached to a pontoon boat, the board provides a stable jumping and diving platform that doesn’t rock the boat. It’s now available at Boating Atlanta, Park Marine and Port
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New local art, craft connections near Lanier By Pamela A. Keene People seeking connections with local artisans and craftspeople have two new choices to browse in Hall County near Lake Lanier. Stella Jane’s Gallery on McEver Road opened last fall and now represents more than 80 local artisans and craftspeople. And just last month, Carpe Diem Gallery opened on Main Street in Flowery Branch with arts, gifts and boutique clothing. “I have always liked buying local and hand-made,” said Stella Jane’s owner Kim Gray, who is also an interior designer specializing in kitchens, baths and basements. “It seemed like the perfect way to provide a place for these craftspeople to showcase their work and to provide a place for people to buy from local artists.” Gray said that the majority of her artists, who have created everything from crocheted and knitted baby items to fine art paintings, currently live within a 30-mile radius of Gainesville. “And most of the others have some kind of connection to this area – either they grew up here or
they have family here,” she said. “This is a great place to purchase items connected with Gainesville, Hall County and Lake Lanier.” In downtown Flowery Branch, artist and painter Barbara Brown has opened Carpe Diem Gallery alongside Carpe Diem Hair Salon. She has brought together local artists, boutique clothiers and various home-décor items in the historic building on Main Street next to Common Grounds. “Our focus is on artistic living and everything in the gallery has an artistic slant,” Brown said. “From our artisan-made wearable PHOTOS BY PAMELA A. KEENE Carpe Diem Gallery (top) and Stella Jane's (bottom) are two new places art to repurposed furniture, garto pick up art around Lake Lanier. den items and work by local, national and international artists, we have created a place for people to purchase lovely items for themselves and their homes.” Carpe Diem has secured exclusive marketing of Lifetime Candles, crafted in Arkansas. “The company allows for very limited distribution and we are so proud to have Lifetime Candles here,” she said. “They are stunning, elegant and are designed to last a lifetime.”
Registration open for Poker Run By Pamela A. Keene With a goal to raise $450,000 at this year’s event, the 7th Annual Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run has opened its registration website at PiratesOfLanier.com. The event takes place from Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, and is billed as the nation’s largest charity poker run. Over the past six years, the Pirates of Lanier Poker run has raised more than $1 million for area children’s charities. This year’s recipients include Camp Sunshine, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County and Camp Twin Lakes. The four-day event will again be headquartered at Lanier Islands Resort, with the majority of the land events taking place in and around Sunset Cove. Participants can reserve slips at the Sunset Cove docks for the four-day event. MORE INFO:
MORE INFO: Stella Jane's, 770-519-3362; Carpe Diem Gallery, 678-232-7713
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Reserve Your Copy of Lake Lanier’s Early History Today! Lake Lanier’s early history book is coming back! The history of the Buford Dam Project and Lake Sidney Lanier is now available as a pre-publication offer.* The current $59 pre-publication price is a 25% savings over the retail price of $79.
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Lakeside’s Safety Page A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER Sailing Classes
BOATING Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification • Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more. • Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification. • When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) Apr. 18, May 9, Jun. 13, Jul. 18, Aug. 8, Sept. 19, Oct. 10 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Discounts are available for additional family members. • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule. Contact Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, at 770 833-8935. • Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php, 770 833-8935. Pre-registration required. Send email to flotilla29pe@gmail.com. Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology. • Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 2, Aug. 15, Oct. 17 • Where: Feb. 21 - Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming; All other dates - Army Corps Project Office, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Buford • Cost: $35, families may share book. Add’l family members sharing book, $15 each • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org
• Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515. On-Line Courses • www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed. • http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Georgia.asp offers free course, exam and print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5. • Other certification courses offered at www.boatcourse.com, www.boatingbasicsonline.com, and www.pwcsafetyschool.com. Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Professional Tutoring: On-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, (770) 312-0989. • Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron. www.atlantasboatingclub.com. Vessel Safety Checks • Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup.
NOTE: Please contact Lakeside on Lanier News to list additional boating and water safety classes. lakesidenews@mindspring.com.
Lakeside Calendar April 2015 April 17-19, 23-26 – “A Biddy Full Day” performed by Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. Info: 706-839-1315; habershamtheater.org. Thru April 18 – Wild, Wild West Art Show held in the Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N., Dawsonville. Free. Info: 706-216-2787; dawsonarts.org. April 18-19 – Bear on the Square Mountain Festival held in downtown Dahlonega. Free. Info: bearonthesquare.org. April 19 – “Music of America” presented by The Believers Concert Band at 3 p.m. at the Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville. Free. The 50-piece concert band celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. April 24-25 – A Choral Kaleidoscope, the Voices of North Georgia’s ends its season with a concert of both classical and popular music at 7:30 in the Downtown Theater at Brenau University. Info: voicesofnorthgeorgia.com/concerts April 25 – Spring Chicken Festival will kick off with a 5K, Chicken City Parade, Cookoff, live entertainment, Re-Hatched upcycled art market and kids zone. Info: Gainesville.org/spring-chicken-festival. April 26 – The Lanier Young Singers will perform at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Dr., Gainesville. Free. Info: 770532-0136; fpcga.org. May 1 – First Friday Concert on Gainesville’s Historic Square from 7-10 p.m. Dave Anderson and The Shadetree Smugglers play R&B, rock and a little bit of everything! Be sure to bring a blanket or chair and find a spot on the Square to enjoy the concert. Brenau University April 13 – “Celebrating American Composers” performed by Spectrum Singers and Vocal Chamber Ensemble in Pearce Auditorium. Bobby Ivey, director. Info: 770-534-6263; brenau.edu/about/galleries.
Buford Community Center April 16-May 3 – “Boeing Boeing,” performed 8 p.m., 3 p.m. matinee. It’s the 1960s and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing each other – eventually catastrophe looms. Cost: $17-25. Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com. Cumming Playhouse April 24-May 17 – “A Chorus Line” May 19 – North Georgia Chamber Symphony Spring Concert, 8 p.m. Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids April 1-4 – Celebrate Easter and Spring, make fun Easter and Spring crafts April 6-12 – Owl Week, make owls using own hand prints April 13-26 – Celebrate Earth Day by making nature and environmental crafts April 27-31 – Music Fun Crafts Week, create and decorate guitar craft Info: 770 536-1900, www.inkfun.org. Lake Lanier Islands Resort April 24-April 26 – In-Water Boat Show at the Sunset Cove and Big Beach Docks. The 2015 show will showcase new, top-of-the-line boats. Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri./Sat.; 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. May 9-10 – LanierWorld opens for the weekend. Info: www.lanierislands.com; 770 945-8787. North Atlanta Trade Center April 11-12 – Eastman’s Gun Show April 25-26 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair May 8-10 – Georgia Mineral Society Gem Show Info: www.northatlantatradecenter.com. Northeast Georgia History Center April 12 – Family Day: The 1940s. Discover the decade that saw World War II, the
birth of the Cold War and some of the best movies and music in history. Living history interpreters and hands-on activities. Time: 1 p.m. April 14 – Forum: Jeff Pierce will present and discuss his book that juxtaposes modern and vintage photographs of some of Gainesville’s most historic houses and sites. Admission: $3; members free. Time: 7 p.m. Info: www.neghc.com. Piedmont College Thru April 4 – Enid Williams Art Exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., at Piedmont College Mason-Scharfenstein Museum, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. Info: 706-894-4201; dwhite@piedmont.edu. April 4 – Piedmontpalooza features 11 area bands and performers at the Arrendale Amphitheater in Demorest. The event is a fundraiser for the Northeast Georgia Food Bank. Admission: $5, or two canned goods. Times: 1-10 p.m. April 7 – Cantabile Concert held 5-6:30 p.m. at Brooks Hall on the college campus. April 9-12 – “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Admission: $5. Times: April 9-11, 7:30 p.m.; April 12, 2 p.m. Info: 706-778-8500, X1355. April 14 – The Piedmont College Chorale performs Carl Orff’s masterpiece “Carmina Burana.” Times: 7:30-9 p.m. April 18 – Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert presents a concert on the Demorest campus in the Center for Worship and Music at 7:30 p.m. Info: 706-778-8500, x1355, www.piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center Thru April 11 – Youth Art Month Exhibit, held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org. Tannery Row Artist Colony Thru April 24 – Hangin’ with the Quinlan,
a curated display of art from the artists who call the Quinlan Art Center their home studio. May 2- June 5 – Lines, a juried show with reception held 5-8 p.m., May 2. Info: 770-904-0572; www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com. University of North Georgia April 9 – UNG Chorale and Men’s Ensemble Spring Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., held at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville Chapel. April 21 – Jazz Band Concert, Gainesville Campus Spring Concert, 7-8:30 p.m. April 22 – UNG Gainesville Flute Ensemble Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Info: ung.edu/art-galleries.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville opens May 2 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 Jane Harrison he garden envisioned by Gainesville philanthropists more than a decade ago will burst into bloom next month. The new Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville opens May 2 after years of planning, planting and prodding investors. The extension of the Atlanta Botanical Garden will bring Gainesville much more than blossoms, trails, and horticulture; it also sprouts a cultural landscape unlike any other in the region with the backing of a Midtown Atlanta organization adept at propagating plants and crowd-pleasing programs. With monthly seasonal events like “Wine in the Woodlands,” summer concerts in the amphitheatre, and an Art with LEGO exhibit this fall, the garden cultivates a colorful arrangement for social gatherings, family fun, entertainment, and relaxation. Garden goers on opening weekend will walk through the contemporary pond-side visitor’s center into the $21 million fiveacre initial development on 168 acres given to the Atlanta garden in 2001 by Charles and Lessie Smithgall. “We are so ready to open … it’s been such a long time coming it’s almost surreal,” said Atlanta Botanical Garden President and CEO Mary Pat Matheson. She said garden planners shed “a lot of blood, sweat and tears” persuading investors to give during an economic recession and wooing a Gainesville community somewhat unfamiliar with botanical gardens. The Smithgall legacy Ultimately, residents of both cities dug in to plant the seed to grow the Smithgall’s vision. Some contributors, such as Doug and Kay Ivester, have roots in both cities. The garden’s amphitheatre bears the name of the former Coca-Cola executive and his wife who donated a large sum to the garden in Doug Ivester’s boyhood home county. Matheson asserted that the Gainesville garden is grounded in an Atlanta membership of 28,000 households and 40 years of experience attracting people to a much loved city oasis. Members at either gar-
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den get free regular admission and discounts for special events at both. “The opening of this garden marks a dream come true for so many – from our donors and supporters to our staff and the Smithgall family,” Matheson said. She recalled meeting with the Smithgalls at the Atlanta garden when they presented what she described as a “wonderful and rare opportunity” to preserve the property in perpetuity, expand plant collections, and attract people across the state. Charles Smithgall, a North Georgia multi-media pioneer and owner of numerous newspapers and broadcast stations in Georgia and Alabama, died at age 91 the year after the couple finalized the garden donation. Lessie Smithgall, who turns 104 a month before the garden opens, still lives in her home on 17 acres on a garden border. Lanier is nearby About 1,000 feet of the garden borders Lake Lanier along a small inlet near the Sunset Heights development in North Hall. Garden planners looked into developing that section, but decided against it due to rough topography and prevalence of existing lake parks, according to Patrick Ceska, senior partner at Morton, Vardeman & Carlson, who has been promoting the garden project since 2005. There are no plans to create lake access. A mid-March garden preview for Lakeside News began at the Sweetbay Drive entrance, off Ga. Highway 129 North, just north of the Limestone Parkway intersection. Named for the Smithgall’s daughter, Bay, the driveway meanders between budding trees and
An overview of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
a blush of pink Himalayan Bush Cherry shrubs. Gardeners scooped dirt around pansies set in ceramic pots accenting the sharp geometric features of a beige- and tan- sided Visitor’s Center. Inside, wall to ceiling windows in the reception room showcase a small pond, fireplace, and garden view. Designed for wedding parties and social gatherings, the patio and reception area can accommodate up to 200 people. Different backdrop for shows Outside, a wide concrete plaza and sidewalk guide visitors to the 2,000 person capacity Doug & Kay Ivester Amphitheatre with grassed tiers overlooking the center stage. There, audiences can unfold portable chairs at concerts similar to those on the Great Lawn in the Midtown garden. Matheson hinted that Gainesville concert goers will hear the same caliber national performers that play in Atlanta. In 2013-14, crowds settled on the Atlanta lawn to hear Lyle Lovett, Gavin McGraw, B-52s, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Indigo Girls, Boz Scaggs, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Ceska noted the only difference in the concert program appears in the backdrops: high-rise buildings tower behind the Midtown stage; a forest setting sprawls behind Gainesville’s. Gainesville’s garden will also get infused with uptown culture at a monthly Wine in the Woodlands cocktail party the third Thursday May-October. Visitors can stroll, sip martinis and listen to music and katydids under the evening sky. Ceska said attendees could A worker gets ready for the open- purchase their favorite beverages ing of the gardens. at cash bars set up by venders
along the walkway. It’s easy in this outside-theperimeter town to get really excited about big city acts coming to perform and the opportunity to drink a glass of wine in public with an ambience created by sweet-scented flowers and peeping tree frogs. Nature beckons softly and more profoundly in the Gainesville garden and will draw more attention day to day than stage shows and bartenders. The garden sidewalk curves alongside hydrangeas, native azaleas, young magnolias and underneath maples, oaks and other hardwoods. Benches and planters adorn the path, which Fockele passes by the future site of a model train exhibit and “fairy huts.” A secluded glade awaits a couple’s wedding vows. Sprigs of lavender phlox awaken the pre-spring grounds and green coral bells shiver to ring in a new season’s color. Birds flit and call in vast acres of trees. Bigger, not busier The spacious Gainesville gar-
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den covers five times more ground than the 30 acre Atlanta venue, where nearly every foot is packed with plantings, greenhouses, exhibits, art, and paved paths. Ceska said there is no plan to imitate the Atlanta lay-out, even if money becomes available for additional phases. “I don’t think we’ll ever see anything like that here,” he said. Much of the woodland will remain untouched and accessible only by mulched walking trails. One such trail already travels 2-3 miles into the surrounding forest. Since 2004, a 5,000 square foot greenhouse and 4-acre nursery on the Gainesville property have nurtured native plants and annuals transplanted into the Atlanta garden. Matheson said the Gainesville operation helps fulfill the garden’s mission to increase its plant collection and research programs. She added the Gainesville garden contains one of the largest research nurseries in the United States for rare and endangered plants. More than 1,272 different plants grow in the Gainesville soil. Gainesville resident Mildred P. See Garden, page 41
Garden plans opening festivities, upcoming events • Garden Grand Opening, Gainesville. Festivities include family entertainment, refreshments, children’s activities, live performances, craft-making, guided walks and talks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2-3, 1911 Sweetbay Dr. $8 adults, $5 children 3-12, free to children younger than 3 and garden members. • Wine in the Woodlands. Monthly cocktail parties with live music, light refreshments, cash bar. $8 adults, free to members. • Amphitheater Concerts. Inaugural concert in Doug and Kay Ivester Amphitheater is planned for this summer. • Info: www.atlantabg.org/visit/Gainesville, 404-876-5859. • Address: 1191 Sweetbay Dr., Gainesville, on Ga. 129 North, just north of Limestone Parkway intersection.
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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt brings smiles to Flowery Branch
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By Pamela A. Keene A search for dessert while on vacation in California changed Mehul and Rashmi Patel’s lives. The son and his father-in-law happened upon a franchise of Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, and – as they say – their journey to business ownership began. “The environment and the people there just took away our tiredness at the end of the day,” Mehul said. “The Menchie’s slogan ‘We Make You Smile’ is really true. With the store’s bright colors and all the flavors to choose from, it’s a great concept.”
Fockele, director of the Gainesville garden and vicepresident for horticulture at the Atlanta garden, will continue developing displays and managing the horticulture staff at both gardens. She believes the garden’s festivals, story times, educational programs, and concerts will “add another dimension” to Gainesville’s cultural landscape. Plus, she noted that when one seeks solace, “gardens are beautiful places of contemplation.”
Menchie’s, a self-service yogurt shop, started in California and has grown to more than 400 franchise locations in the United States and stores in eight countries around the world. With 110 flavors – generally there are 14 available at one time, not counting the swirled combos – and more in development, the store features fresh ingredients
and milk from grass-fed cows. “Menchie’s uses milk from ‘Happy Cows’ at proprietary organic dairies in California,” Mehul said. “All our fruits and toppings are local and we pride ourselves on freshness.” In addition to a wide selection of flavors, such as Rockin’ Salted Caramel, Premier Pistachio, Takes the Cake Batter and German Chocolate Cake, the store has a Chill Bar with fresh fruits, various sauces and other toppings. Guests help themselves to any of the seven yogurt machines, pile
on the toppings and pay by weight. The store also sells prepacked 16- and 32-ounce takeaway packages. Rashmi Patel is a former computer IT architect and Mehul worked in the resort business in the Midwest. Mehul’s wife Margi is the store leader; she also handles bookings for parties and events. Menchie’s in Flowery Branch is located in the Kohl’s/Target Shopping Center on Spout Springs Road across from Publix. MORE INFO: 770-965-0911
Outdoor Activity Calendar See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities. Wrenched Bicycle Shop Rides, Gainesville. 25, 40 and 60 mile rides, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 328 N. Bradford St. www.wrenchedbicycles.com. Sunday Kroger Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from Kroger parking lot on Thompson Bridge Rd. or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com. ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, www.isicycling.com. Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. Hall County Master Gardener Spring Expo, Gainesville. Plants and garden goods, art, photography, food, speakers, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 3, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. $3 adults, children free. www.hallmastergardeners.org. Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 3; 7-9 p.m. May 2, 8-10 p.m. May 3, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. In Her Shoes 5K, Dahlonega. 8:30 a.m. April 4, Rainbow Children’s Home, 247 East Main St. $25 early, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. April 4, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to Elachee members and children younger than 2. www.elachee.org, 770535-1976. Easter Fun Fest, Helen. Hayrides, facepainting, games, visit with Easter Bunny, egg hunt, 10-11:30 a.m. April 4, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 356. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 706878-2201. Whitewater Watching Hike, Tallulah Falls. Hike down to Bridal Veil Falls to watch kayakers paddle the Tallulah River in seasonal water
release, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4, 12. Register in advance. $15, plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. Spring Break Camp, Gainesville. Pre-K and elementary aged children learn to appreciate nature and being outdoors in Chicopee Woods, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 6-10, extended hours available, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call for details and to register. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Spokes for Speech, Gainesville. 20, 40, 60 mile bicycle rides, 8 a.m. April 11, North Hall High School, 4885 Mount Vernon Rd. $35. www.active.com. White County YMCA Healthy Kids Day 5K, Cleveland. 8 a.m. April 11, 327 Asbestos Rd. $25 by April 8, $30 after. www.runnersfit.com. Earth Day Service Project, Gainesville. Help improve nature trails, tools and training provided, bring water and gloves, children ages 8-18 are welcome and must be accompanied by adult; 9 a.m.- noon April 11, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org. Sweep the Hooch, Gainesville. Chattahoochee River clean-up at Don Carter State Park, Bowman’s Island Trail and other locations, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Apr. 11, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, and Bowman’s Island Trail between Buford Dam and Trout Hatchery. Paddlers, walkers and waders needed for cleanup on water and along shore. Paddlers must bring or rent watercraft. Waders wear their own waders. Advanced registration: www.chattahoochee.org. State park: 678-4507726. Spring on the Unicoi Trail at Hardman Farm, Sautee Nacoochee. Enjoy a ramble through time on the grounds of Hardman Farm, Georgia’s newest State Historic Site. Explore emerging foliage, flowers, historic landscaping and stories of the families who planted them. 910 a.m. April 11, May 9, and June 13, weather permitting, Hardman Farm, intersection Ga. Highway 75/17. www.gastateparks.org, 706878-1077. Toasty Toes 5K/10K/1 mile, Dahlonega. 5K/10K 5 p.m., 1 mile 6:15 p.m. April 11, Yahoola Creek Park, 1166 Captain McDonald Rd. $25. www.runnersfit.com. Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. Apr. 13, Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org.
J.A. Walters Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day 5K, Gainesville. 8 a.m. April 18, 2455 Howard Rd. $25 by April 15, $30 after. www.runnersfit.com. Annah Faith Memorial 5K, Dahlonega. 8 a.m. April 18, 527 Miller Calhoun Rd. $25. www.active.com. Wyatt’s Warriors 5K/Fun Run, Dawsonville. 8/9 a.m. April 18, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $25 early, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. WOWEE 5K/Fun Run, Sugar Hill. 8/9:30 a.m. April 18, White Oak Elementary School, 6442 Suwanee Dam Rd. $25. www.runnersfit.com. Wildflower Hike, Tallulah Falls. View spring wildflowers in hike around lake, 10-11 a.m. April 18, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 706754-7981. Project Pine Snake, Gainesville. Learn about Georgia’s largest and most secretive snake, 2 p.m. April 18, Picnic Shelter 4, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo, Clayton. 32, 69, 108 mile road bike races for junior through elite cyclists, teams, 8 a.m. Apr. 19, Downtown Clayton. $95-$120. www.granfondonationalchampionshipseries.com., www.bikereg.com. Atlanta Audubon Society Bird Walk, Winder. Look for birds in diverse habitats of Fort Yargo State Park, 10 a.m.-noon April 24, 210 S. Broad St. $5. 770-867-3489. www.gastateparks.org. Twilight Criterium, Athens. Bicycle races, 5K run, music, food, kids’ activities and more, April 24-25, Downtown Athens. www.athenstwilight.com. Pounding for Paws 5K, Jefferson. 8 a.m April 25, Arcade City Hall, 3325 Athens Hwy. $20 by April 17, $25 after. www.runnersfit.com. Hall County Schools Fit Families 5K, Gainesville. 9 a.m. April 25, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. $20. www.active.com, www.runnersfit.com. Spring Chicken Festival 5K, Gainesville. 9 a.m. April 25, Re-Cess Restaurant parking lot, 118 Bradford St. $30 by April 15, $35 after; no shirt option $20/$25. www.lanierrunningclub. org, www.active.com, 770-533-1128. Spring Chicken Festival, Gainesville. Recycled art market 10 a.m., Chicken City Parade 10:30 a.m., chicken cook-off, entertainment , children’s activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, Downtown Square. $5 for cook-off samples.
www.gainesville.org. Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 8-10 p.m. April 25, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12, free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770- 5351976. Sprint/Super Sprint Triathlon, Gainesville. Adult races: 250/400 meter indoor swim, 5.5/11 mile bike, 2.25/5K run; kids’ distances vary by age. Various start times, April 26, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way. $50 adults, $40 kids. www.fivestarntp.com. Flights of Fancy Benefit Auction, Gainesville. Casual evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and other beverages, and a silent auction of garden items, bird houses, and yard art, 6-9 p.m. May 1, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call for reservation. 770536-1976, www.elachee.org. Oakwood Family YMCA Healthy Kids 5K Run. 8 a.m. May 2, 4101 Railroad St. $25 by April 29, $30 after. www.runnersfit.com. The Bagel Run, Cumming. 5.5/2.89 mile trail runs, 8 a.m. May 2, 2205 Echols Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. Cinco de Run O 5K/10K, Dawsonville. 8 a.m. May 2, Dawsonville City Hall, 415 Hwy. 53 E. $30/$35, add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Sawnee Burnt Mountain Century Challenge, Cumming. 25, 44, 75, 100 mile bicycle rides with rest stops, end of ride meal. 75/100 mile ride 8 a.m., 25/44 8:30 a.m. May 2, Kiwanis Club, Pilgrim Mill Rd. $30 by April 24, $40 after. Add $10 for T-shirt. www.cummingkiwanis.org., Felkerfe@aol.com. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville Opening. Explore new woodland garden developed by Atlanta Botanical Garden with opening festivities including family entertainment, children’s activities, guided walks, craftmaking and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2-3, 1911 Sweetbay Dr. $8 adults, $5 children 3-12, free to children under 3 and garden members. www.atlantabg.org, 404-876-5859. - Compiled by Jane Harrison MORE INFO: Additions/corrections lakesidenews@mindspring.com
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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 770-9459531. 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 www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ ilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/ recreation/Schedules
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 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK
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April showers bring May flowers, but you can get started now By early to mid-April, it’s time to start enhancing your landscape’s summer color. The local nurseries and big box retailers are literally spilling over with flats of vibrant petunias, stately begonias, cheery marigolds and dozens of other types of annuals to bring a swath of color to your driveway, front walk or flower-bed borders. With so many choices, how can you decide? Maybe you always choose the same kinds of annuals year after year and put them in the same places – begonias mixed with periwinkles to line the walkway to your front door, yellow and orange marigolds along the fence beside your vegetable garden or shadeloving impatiens under the trees in the pine islands. Why not mix it up this year? For countless summers, we used bronze-leaf pink and red begonias near our front door. Then last year, a trip to a different nursery made me break with tradition. I purchased five flats of white salvia and planted them in groups along our curved walkway and next to my hybrid tea rose garden. What a difference in the look of our landscape. The white spires
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Atlanta Marine expands to Aqualand Marina as Atlanta Yacht Sales By Pamela A. Keene Atlanta Marine has launched a new division, Atlanta Yacht Sales, to offer larger boats, including houseboats and cruisers. Opening April 1 at Aqualand Marina, Atlanta Yacht Sales will have a large presence at Aqualand, with a floating showroom,
sales offices and an outdoor showroom. The floating showroom is now open on ZJ dock to showcase houseboats and cruisers. Additionally, Atlanta Yacht Sales has opened sales offices on the lower level of Aqualand’s Ship’s Chandlery, remodeling and renovating
the 1,300-square-foot space into a customer-friendly location that includes a collection of sports memorabilia. “This was a natural step for Atlanta Marine to get into the houseboat, and yacht/cruiser business,” said Darren Matthews, partner with Atlanta Yacht Sales.
The three ‘P’s: Proper Preparation Prevents Boat training is a constant, never-ending process. A few courses, a test or two, even a license does not entirely meet the objective of accident prevention and making boating safer. It is the application of maritime education that produces the greatest results and is proven to work best. And that takes place with practical experience, the most influential source to increase knowledge, proficiency, and especially confidence. Preparation – at its core – is intelligent planning for any situation that may arise and practicing the steps until they become familiar. For example: knowing your position or location with reasonable accuracy at any given time can be a huge challenge, especially on Lake Lanier where the shoreline is a constant backdrop of a very long tree-line. A sudden drop in visibility or nightfall adding to the uncertainty, other vessels in proximity and you have the making of a bad time on the water. It is important to educate yourself with your navigation systems and even learn visual piloting. Picture yourself in such a predicament, not knowing what will happen next. Developing a plan for such an event can dramatically improve your odds, help you get safely through the incident, and sometimes prevent it altogether. Most mariners now rely on
boat, now in a wide variety of multi-function displays from difSteve ferent manufacturers. There is Johnson even cloud based technology, voyage planning, and information Boating systems for private boaters that Safety provide details about many support resources, dining, fuel, GPS and Sonar charts to name a few. A booklet that promotes safety, sportsmanship, and educa MORE INFO: tion, titled “Lake Sidney Lanier stevejohnson@navteach.com Navigation Charts,” mapping obBlog: www.navteach.com tained by the US Army Corps of GPS to guide them and they Engineers and published by UYC should understand the charts are Maritime Foundation, Inc. is a not updated to the latest informa- must have reference. It is an eftion unless you have download fective component of planning for capability. a possibility of your GPS system For coastal and navigable wa- becoming inoperative, loss of terways around the country, the radio communications, including publication Weekly Notice to a list of important phone numbers Mariners provides all the chart and description of the navigation correction data. The new admarkers on the lake. You can also vanced navigation ECDIS sysvisit www.uycmaritimefoundatems that commercial and tion.org where you can see the military ships are required by law link to the chart and information. to use, is effortless as the systems The best course of action is alcommunicate with satellites for ways to plan for a variety of conupdates. Not everything on navi- tingencies, no matter how remote gation charts change drastically they may seem. You can obtain or frequently, but you do not want that information from a variety of to be in the unfortunate position professional outlets and websites. of finding out the hard way! Contact me if you would like to A few publications, in print, or learn more. Boating safety is online can help you become a based on adequate preparation safer boater in regards to improv- and knowledge of what to do in a ing your navigation. U.S. Chart correct and timely manner. No. 1 is a volume of cartography I call it the three ‘P’s: Proper symbols that are used on AmeriPreparation Prevents. can charts. Some of these graphSteve Johnson, US Coast ics are also represented on the Guard (ret). is with CPO JohnGPS charts you have on your son, Inc.
• LLSC Continued from Page 22 pate in various activities at the open house, including sailboat rides. The day will feature onedesign race boat demonstrations and an introduction to the LLSC Junior Sailing Program that takes place each summer. Facilities include a clubhouse overlooking the lake, a campground, beach, and restrooms with showers. The club
offers members boat storage in 88 wet slips as well as dry storage for more than 200 trailered boats. There’s a repair yard for member self-service on the grounds.The club has a regular racing schedule that includes one-design classes, as well as Portsmouth/dinghy, and auxiliary/PHRF fleets. Many members compete regionally and nationally as well on all levels in
various age groups. Lake Lanier Sailing Club was founded in 1959 and moved to its current location in Flowery Branch in 1960. Advanced registration is requested by going to the website. For more information and further details about the Open House, visit the club’s website at llsc.org or call 404 414-4740.
“Our new offices have the best view on the lake and we encourage people to come by and see us.” The company will also operate sales facilities for trailerable boats and a pre-owned lot near the center of Aqualand. “We will have another floating showroom for houseboats on Sunset Dock as well,” Matthews said. “Big things are happening at Aqualand and we’re glad to be part of it.”
Atlanta Marine celebrates its 20th year in business this year. It has locations on Lanier Islands Parkway, at Hideaway Bay Marina, on Allatoona Lake and at Lake Burton. It sells a wide variety of boats, including Chaparral, Moomba, Supra, Monterey, Robalo, Bennington and Everglades. MORE INFO: www.AtlantaMarine.com
Keep Corps permit information current Do you know whether your permit contact information is up to date with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? If you are a permit holder for a dock or other approved shoreline project, please ensure that your contact information is correct. Here’s why. The Corps currently maintains a Shoreline Outgrants database that includes the name, address, phone and email address, so that we can easily access information to assist with various inquiries. The information in this database is also used to expedite contact with permit holders for various reasons. The Corps operates a Shoreline Help Desk for Lake Lanier to provide customer service to people who hold the more than 10,500 Shoreline Use Permits (dock permits), answer questions from prospective buyers of properties that include shoreline permits, and respond to questions from the public regarding various permits and properties adjacent to Lake Lanier. When our database contains current and accurate information, it is much quicker and easier to provide good customer service and respond accurately to inquiries. Additionally, the Corps periodically sends out correspondence and communications to permittees, such as notices, reminders of the need for permit renewal, and other pertinent documents. Much of this type of information is distributed through the US Postal Service. In too many cases, this important correspondence is returned to our office marked “Undeliverable” because the permittee has moved and their postal forwarding order has expired. When we check our database for an alternate method of contact, we often find that the phone number is no longer operating. More and more people are discontinuing their land lines and only using their mobile phone
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number as their main contact. If this is the case with you, please notify us of your new phone number. When time permits, the Corps may research contact information through county tax offices to identify property owners and find their most current contact information. This is a time-consuming process that can cause further delays in our ability to communicate in a timely manner with you. To help us provide better customer service and respond to citizens, the Corps plans to implement a new database that will be accessible to rangers from their vehicles. Currently being tested, the new database will allow real-time updates that rangers can transmit from the field. The new database, which we hope will be ready within the next 12 months, should also allow us to communicate with permittees via email – as long as we have accurate email addresses – and will save on the costs of postage and printing. Some letters from the Chief Ranger will still be sent via standard postal means. It is the goal of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to serve the public better and the processes smoother for you and us. If you have changes or updates in your contact information, please call the Shoreline Help Desk at 770945-9531. The Help Desk is manned on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., 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., Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m., Sun. Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $4.49 On-site eatery: Pig Tales (Opening April 2015) Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals. AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-1991 Website: www.ILoveMyMarina.com Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.49 non-ethanol; $3.69 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access. Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.99; $3.69 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Thurs., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Closed Tues./Wed.) On-site eatery: Lenny’s Sub Shop Eatery hours: Seasonal Menu: Sub sandwiches, salads and more; Party Packs (deli sandwich, chips and deluxe cookie)
Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-888-6473 Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items. GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.99 ((Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard. HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.29 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available. HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: 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: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.20 On-site eatery: Fish Tales 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 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com 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, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15): $4.99 premium; $3.89 unleaded; $3.69 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar (Opening May 2015) Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14. PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'. Store/Dock hours: : 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.49 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 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: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed on Tuesday Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/21/15) $3.89 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.
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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 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. Mon. Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678482-1662. Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. This Southern Gastro Pub features re-imagined traditional Southern fare and variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Seasonal. A-3, Cumming, 770-8886473. www.lennys.com Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5. Pig Tales - Debuts April 2015. Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com. Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com. Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon Thurs, closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 4501310; www.skogies.net. Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.-Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or by 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. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787. American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop,
ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com. Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast. Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined. Live weekly entertainment downstairs at Coo-Coo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400, Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932. Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C-3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181. Collegiate – Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. 220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678-9892280. Foster House – Restaurant and special events facility. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2, Sun. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner - Country buffet and music, Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 305 West Main St., Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905. Norman’s Landing – Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Casual. 365 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. A-3, 770-8860100. Silver Bay Seafood – Specializing in seafood dishes like fried grouper, snapper, baby shrimp, oysters, scallops, broiled swordfish, mahi, and much more. 2415 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville, C-2, 678 450-4900. Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C2, 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). 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. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com. Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379. Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine
served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000. Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro. Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153. Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551. Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848. Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” 3072 Hwy 52, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983. Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr., Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499. Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111. Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100. Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford. B-3, 770945-8608. Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.
Italian 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 Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019. Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands. com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11;30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881. Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966. Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 914 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 678-947-0718; 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, 770-6146871. Oriental Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.
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The primeval rainforests of Ketchikan are a wonder of nature A hundred feet above the clear waters of Bostwick Inlet on Gravina Island near the village of Ketchikan a lone bald eagle watches intently. In a boat far below, an angler is in the midst of battling an unhappy rockfish from its home in kelp beds more than 50 feet deep. The hungry eagle knows that fast food is on the way! Less than a second after the tiny fish made its first splash on the surface, the eagle spread his six-foot wingspan in readiness. Despite having bulging eyes and a good case of the bends from being forced up so swiftly from the depths, the small rockfish was unhooked and thrown back into the water no more than five feet from the boat. It would have only taken 30 seconds for the struggling fish to have regained its composure and head back to the safety of the kelp beds, but that was too much time. In an instant, the huge bird traversed the hundred feet from the tree above, and in one precise movement, sunk its razor-sharp talons into the hapless fish and sped skyward with a tasty tidbit. The anglers were both surprised and amazed by a sight that happens frequently in Southeast Alaska. Probably one of the least known sections of our most northern state is the region near Ketchikan along the famous Inside Passage from Northern Washington to Anchorage. This
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MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.georgiafishing.com area is also one of the best salt and freshwater fisheries in the world. Within a 50-mile radius of the seaport and floatplane docks at Ketchikan, an angler can easily catch five species of Pacific salmon, four species of freshwater trout, three species of sea run trout, Arctic grayling and more than 30 species of saltwater fish, including huge halibut. In reality, it is much easier to catch fish than it is to fail, and that can’t be said of too many places anymore. Unlike most of Alaska, however, the Ketchikan area is in the middle of a primeval rainforest that is made up of hundreds of islands that are completely covered with forests of 70- to 100-foot tall trees. The abundance of trees combined with snow accumulations in the higher mountains of the area endows this part of Alaska with a unique weather pattern, which is a nice way of say-
Sign and famous Creek Street in Ketchikan.
ALL PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD
A flying humpback.
ing that it rains nearly 300 days each year. The climate is considered to be mild in comparison to the rest of Alaska. Summers range from the 50s to the 70s, and winters are usually in the 30 to 50 degree range with relatively little snow or ice. Rainsuits and aboveankle boots, known as “Ketchikan sneakers,” are the normal attire for most visitors to the area. Despite the rain, during the summer, local residents go about their business in short-sleeve shirts, shorts and normal sneakers. Bald eagles are so numerous that tourists often mistake these huge birds for seagulls and are usually astounded by their first close encounter. Visitors to Ketchikan might also see whales, seals, black and brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, otters, mink, wolves, grouse, both common and Arctic loons, as well as numerous other waterfowl. In addition, the people are friendly and the surrounding area has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Though the logistics of reaching this breathtaking part of the world have become easier because of the abundance or cruise ships, the first glimpse of this vastness and beauty makes one feel as Sherry Simpson did when she wrote these words, “In the slow swell of dawn, the sea stretched before us like time, large enough to swallow all history, legend, desire, imagination ... We sailed on an ocean awash in the stories of all those who came before us in cedar canoes, sloops of war, merchant schooners, steamers, freighters, fishing boats, dories. In the ghostly light, they
Many harbor seals on a rock, eagle near the water and Indian art (clockwise from top).
moved with us ... the Tlingit Indians, the Russian, British, and American explorers, the seafarers and traders, the settlers and sailors, and everyone who ever imagined, like me, to be the first to witness this place.” Visiting Ketchikan always brings back a host of wonderful memories from my many trips to this unique place. Though known as “The Salmon Capitol of the World” during earlier times, this tiny Tlingit fishing village has been reborn and continues to survive due to the coming of cruise
ships. Adventures that once revolved around fishing are now more about experiencing the wildlife and beauty of the area. If your plans include Southeast Alaska this summer, now is the time to start checking the possibilities. For more information, visit: www.visit-ketchikan.com. 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.
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Grandview Estates-Swim/tennis in Flowery Branch! Gorgeous 5bed/4.5ba Large brick front porch leading into ornate great room, 8-person dining, home office. Coffered ceilings, wrought-iron stair, hrdwd flrs, judges panels. Enormous chef's kitchen featuring granite, stainless, double ovens, breakfast nook & bar, butler's pantry/wet bar, desk, keeping rm w/rock FP, exterior kitch/mudroom entry. Mstr ste to die for w/sitting rm, spa, his/her walkin closets. 4 secondary BR each onsuite BAs. 3car garage, lrg backyard. $499,900 GMLS#7355660
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.63 acres on the water in beautiful Water's Edge subdivision with gentle path to the lake. Lot includes single slip dock with party deck and steps to water which make moving your dock convenient. Located in the heart of the city. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, schools and parks. $159,900 GMLS#7368376
2 story foyer & GR, stone FP, coffered ceilings, archways, hrdwd & tile. Open kitch w/granite, stainless. Lg mud/laundry rm. Main level mstr ste w/trey, his/ her closets,double vanity,whirlpool tub. Second level balcony w/2BR, bath & oversized bonus w/closets. Fin bsmt/terrace lvl w/ rec, office, kitch, lge BR & BA, workshop w/ext entrance, storage galore! Private wooded bkyrd w/stone walk & creek. $369,900 GMLS#7412744
Immaculate 4 bed/3ba ranch w/ tile, hdwds, new carpet; separate dining rm & lg family rm w/stone FP. Two-car garage, mudroom, laundry & lg pantry. Spacious kitchen w/corian c’tops, tile backsplash, b’fast bar & nook. Lg cov porch o’looking salt water pool. In-law/teen ste bsmt. Close to Lanier marinas, outlet shopping, mountains. $224,900 MLS#7354438
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Tastefully appointed North Hall lake home. 5BR. 4/5BA. Easy access to deep water, single slip dock. 5BR/4.5BA, in-ground pool, finished terrace level, covered back porch. Lots of home for a large family. Call Robin 770-361-0815.
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Absolutely breathtaking gated custom European lake estate. Unparalleled setting offers stunning lake views & an easy stroll to the dbl slp cov boat dock w/party deck. This 6BR/5.5BA offers a luxurious main floor master suite w/2 FPs and a formal sitting room. The grand two story great rm boasts a wall of windows w/stunning lake views. Outdoor lakeside gazebo completes this palatial lake estate.
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$450,0 View...View...and More View! Situated so close to water’s edge, this 3BR/2BA cozy “turn key” cottage offers, up close, awesome water views; deep water access; cov dock w/party deck, boat lift & electricity; detached 2 car garage; wrap around deck; vaulted gr rm w/skylight & home furnishings. Enjoy a genuine “lake themed’ cottage w/all the simple luxuries, necessities & many conveniences of a “priceless” Lake Lanier property. In Forsyth County close to GA. 400. FMLS#5208091
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Classic Lake Lanier cottage so close to water's edge and located on spectacular point lot w/double slip, 32x32 dock & party sun deck! Unobstructed big water views, vaulted wood beamed ceiling, brick floors, fireplace, gourmet kitchen with brick pizza oven, oversized screened porch overlooking lake side, sleeps 6 or more, extensive stone work featuring summer kitchen, fire pit and patio. Very private retreat adjoins COE point property. FMLS#5218814
hardwood floors, tile and carpet. Unbelievable landscaping, retaining walls, and free-standing deck overlooking lake. Four season sunroom, full apt in basement. A must see at this new reduced price!
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Trapped in the Big Box in pursuit of the perfect shirt While Philip continues his spring sabbatical, please enjoy an oldie from the archives. I don’t go to the big box stores that often. It’s too much like an indoor county fair without the rides and the livestock. In a Big Box, the customers are the livestock. And we all know what happens to livestock sooner or later. But recently, I overcame my concerns. I needed a shirt that goes with everything so that I would never again have to do any color coordinating in the morning when my eyelids have fused shut due to a combination of sand and weeping barnacles. For the longest time, I stood outside of the Pro Cod Shop, engaged in mental reconnoitering, memorizing the doors, the exits, and the blind alleys. Just as I was getting comfortable with the whole enterprise, I heard the swoosh of the automatic doors, and I was sucked inside. As a matter of necessity, I just hung with the school of Cod that I came in with until the wave broke and I found myself in the women’s camouflage department.
moment, and then I looked at the tiny lemming feet pressed into the Phillip cement. When I looked back, up Sartain he was gone – blending in as if he’d never been there at all. Break With no other choice, I folfrom the lowed the tracks and found myLake self staring at a mountain of shirts on racks. “No shirt on earth is worth this,” I mumbled. But as I I didn’t see any cameo undies that turned to leave, something caught my wife didn’t already have, so I the corner of my eye. moved on. It was The Shirt. My heart was Four hours and seven miles pounding and my head was spinlater, I accidentally stumbled into ning. “Relax, shopper, relax. the men’s department. Profoundly Don’t spook the shirt – aim and relieved, I tackled the first sales squeeze.” It stood out against a rep I saw. Even so, he remained backdrop of bizarre color sullenly indifferent, “OK, you got schemes on oversized UV prome, so what?” tected fishing shirts. I’ve always believed in catch I bolted, and when I did, the and release, but I wasn’t about to heads of 17 male cods jerked uplet him off the hook that easy: right into full scanning mode and “Where is men’s casual wear, and it was open shirt season. As I don’t mess me around, either.” reached for the shirt, everything He pointed to the floor. “See lapsed into slow motion, and I the lemming tracks in the floor? saw a reaching hand. I took him Just follow those.” out at the knees, snatched the “How do I know that I can shirt and kept running. trust you?” I hopped on the back of a com“Hey, dude, I could care less. plementary wheelchair and with a All I know is that it’s time for my small bribe, copped a ride all the three and a half hour break.” way back to checkout. And that is I looked at him severely for a where all my fears were realized.
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At the checkout counter was the sales rep I’d released hours ago, fully refueled by his twohour nap. He grinned at me like a rabid fox. Careful not to make eye contact, I handed over my purchase and he casually rung me up and took my money. On the precipice of freedom, he handed me the bag, and them abruptly pulled back. “Oh,” he said,” the tag is missing.” “That’s OK, I blurted. Don’t need it.” “Sorry, sir, but you can’t leave without it. You’ll have to go back to the men’s department and locate the tag so I can scan it in.” In desperation, I whined, “But that could take an hour.” “I know,” he said, “please hurry, we close in 20 minutes.” Somehow, I made it there and back in record time and presented the tag for scanning. The scan resulted in a series of strobe lights gyrating in all directions and a siren screeching like bats in heat. Before I knew what was happening, Down Home Land Security arrived, and I was wanded, patted down, and placed in a clear Plexiglas booth by the exit door to await the manager and further
instructions. Standing there on the inside looking out, a beefy fellow and his beefy family wondered over and peered at me. “Not worth the ammunition,” he told his kids. “Probably too stringy anyway” his wife agreed.” It was about 3 a.m. before my wife arrived, producing an affidavit showing that I had once been friends with someone who knew somebody who had once been a member of the NRA. Walking back to my car, she took my bag, “So. Let’s see your shirt,” she said. I handed it over in a fog. She looked in the bag and then back at me. “Don’t you ever get me out of the bed again for something that ugly.” Oh, I’ll never go in another Big Box again for the rest of my life. But you better believe that I’m wearing that shirt. Phillip Bond Sartain is a Gainesville, GA lawyer and freelance writer.
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