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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1071 Coalition presents findings Nearly two years after it was formed, the 1071 Coalition is ready to release its findings from an extensive economic development study of Lake Lanier. The results of the report will be presented at a meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands. Page 4

CooCoo’s Nest comedy night Thursday night is comedy night at the CooCoo’s Nest restaurant in Cumming. Starting in early August, the restaurant will be offering comedy in its downstairs dining and entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Page 10

LaPrade’s Fish Camp Around the turn of the 20th century, Mr. John LaPrade purchased 600 acres of land near the community of Burton, Ga. Georgia Power Electrical Company was building Lake Burton as a power supply, so Mr. LaPrade built a camp to house and feed the lake’s engineers and workers. Page 62 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s Comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lakeside Living . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Marine crossword puzzle . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power squadron column . . . . . .Page Sailing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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Brandon Murphy of Flowery Branch gets a boat out of dry stack for a Gainesville Marina customer. Dry stack is big business on Lanier, with hundreds of boats being moved around for customers each weekend during the summer. Part one of a two-part series on boat storage, page 18.

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Judge rules against Florida in water, wildlife request Lake Lanier Association officials say they are encouraged with the ruling is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Phillip Sartain, Roy Crittenden, Tommy Wilkinson, Millie Adcox, Mike Rudderham, Glenn Burns, Bob & Carolyn Wilson, Lisa Beers, Jane Harrison Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas.

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By Pamela A. Keene Citing the July 22 ruling by Judge Paul Magnuson in Phase 2 of the Water Wars, the Lake Lanier Association claimed a recent victory in the ongoing Tri-state Water Negotiations.

“His decision amounts to a complete victory for us,” said Val Perry, executive vice president of the association, which is the only non-governmental party to the current lawsuit before the federal judge.

In Phase 2, Florida had asked the court to require that Georgia send more water across the state line into Florida to protect endangered mussels and sturgeon. The association and Georgia parties argued against this and told the court that any harm to the protected species was the result of low basin inflow (caused by the unprecedented drought in 2007-2008), not the Corps’ operations.

“We asked the court not to invalidate the Revised Interim Operating Plan and the BiOp, not because they were correct in all their particulars, but because no better ACF management plan

could be substituted before the new Water Control Plan (WCP) is implemented in 2012,” Perry said.

“Judge Magnuson essentially saw things the same way, and ruled accordingly. The clear loser is Florida, which failed to convince the court that more water must be sent across the state line to protect the species.”

In fact, according to a statement by the Lake Lanier Association, the court did not even suggest that the minimum required flow of 5,000 cubic feet per second that was established by the Revised Interim Operating Plan is required by the Endangered Species Act. Nor did it invalidate the Action Zones established by the Corps to support recreation in Lanier, the Corps’ retention of water in Lanier to support recreation, or spring season operations to facilitate sport fish spawning.

“In sum, the court gave no practical relief to Florida whatsoever on issues of particular importance to the people and businesses who use and rely on Lake Lanier,” Perry said.

Also in his ruling, the judge ap-

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parently concluded that Lanier was not harmed by the Incidental Take Statement for the mussels that had been issued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. In particular, the association argued that Fish and Wildlife used an incorrect environmental baseline, which it relied on as the basis for issuing the ITS. Although the court ruled that the baseline was correct, it found no harm to the species, so it is unlikely that the association would ask for a review

of the ruling on the standing issue alone.

“This is not the end of our efforts in the Water Wars. Phase 1 is under appeal and Florida may well appeal the Phase 2 decision,” Perry said. “The new Water Control Plan is under development, and the issue of water supply for north Georgia has not gone away. We will continue to represent the community's interests in this and to protect Georgia’s great lake.”

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Young entrepreneur develops SolAirsoft recreation in Gainesville

By Pamela A. Keene Price McKibbon has his act together. When the 22-year-old couldn’t find a job, he took matters into his own hands, renting a vacant site where a shopping center was put on hold because of the economy, and creating his own business.

“I couldn’t get anyone to hire me so I decided to make my own job,” he said. He borrowed money – with interest – from his family, negotiated the lease of 50 acres on Thompson Bridge (Hwy. 60) and Ga. 136, contracted with suppliers and set up shop for SolAirsoft in the middle of July.

For those who don’t know, Airsoft is a team-building sport similar to paintball. Participants use replica firearms that shoot 6 mm or 8 mm BBs. Safety equipment includes eye and mouth protection.

It’s based on an honor system; if a player is “hit,” he declares himself so and withdraws from the competition.

“Besides being a great sport, Airsoft encourages honor, teamwork, and leadership skill building,” McKibbon said. “Airsoft weapons, easily recognizable by their federally mandated fluorescent orange muzzles, use springs,

gas, or batteries in their operation.”

McKibbon decided to set up his business as environmentally friendly, using solar-powered batteries to charge the weapons. The BBs are biodegradable as well.

“Most people who are my target audience – age 20, plus or minus five years – are environmentally conscious and appreciate the solar angle,” he said. Part of the property is filled with solar panels and solar-charged batteries, a system designed by Southern View Energy of Gainesville. “I’ve had people, when they see that it’s solar, come by just to see, even if they’re not interested in (Airsoft).

It’s been pretty amazing.”

McKibbon has already built one 150- by 200-foot outdoor arena with an urban theme where participants can play. “It’s designed in a close-quarter battle style with small buildings that look like a city block.” It’s one of three arenas he plans to build.

SolAirsoft is open from Wednesday to Monday from noon until 7 p.m. A basic package – one hour of competition, a weapon, safety gear and 500 BBs – is $15.

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1071 Coalition presents findings at August 24 meeting

By Pamela A. Keene Nearly two years after it was formed, the 1071 Coalition is ready to release its findings from an extensive economic development study of Lake Lanier. The results of the report will be presented at a meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands.

“This study was long overdue, since the last had been done almost 10 years ago,” said Alex Laidlaw, chairman of the 1071

Coalition. “We have believed all along that the economic impact of Lake Lanier on the surrounding area has been directly related to water levels and this report bears this out. It provides a forum for discussion and information that will be invaluable as we move for-

ward.”

The report meets the organization’s major objective of compiling a realistic picture of the economic impact of the lake, not only on direct businesses such as marinas and boat dealers, but on second- and third-level enterprises, including restaurants, hotels, gas stations, convenience and grocery stores, real estate and many other entities. The meeting is open to the public at no charge.

It will begin at 7 p.m.

Sail for Champions

September 10 -12 11th Annual Open Sailing Regatta benefitting Georgia’s 23,078 Special Olympics athletes.

Sunrise Cove Marina, Lake Lanier • Registration and skipper’s meeting Friday.

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Dog days of summer hot weather can bring scaldin’ fishin’ It's that time of year again. The dog days of summer are officially here along with the persistent heat and humidity. Some folks put their fishing gear away when the mercury soars. That can be a mistake.

For those willing to put in a few hours on the water, this can be one of the best times to put a lot of bass or stripers in the boat. The water is warm and fish metabolism is high. While eating more often, they frequent comfort zones where the dissolved oxygen content is to their liking.

Combined with the fact that they often gather in large numbers, this can make for a fun and very productive morning or late afternoon session on the lake. Without going into great detail, it’s worth knowing that large reservoirs in north Georgia stratify by temperature each summer. The greatest levels of dissolved oxygen are typically found at approximately 25 feet deep. While some bass will be found all the way into the shallows and some will inhabit much deeper haunts, it’s a pretty safe bet that most will congregate in that 25- to 30-foot zone. If you’re interested in knowing more about the thermocline visit the DNR website gofishgeorgia.com.

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One key to having a good (and safe) time outdoors during hot weather is proper hydration. Be sure to take along plenty of water or your favorite sports drink.

Avoid coffee, tea, and energy drinks. People who are experienced in dealing with hot weather often pre-hydrate an hour or more before heading out. Waiting until you feel signs of thirst is a common mistake that can lead to dehydration. And, don’t forget to put on sun screen with a strong SPF. Do this prior to leaving the house as well and apply a second time if you’re out for more than just a few hours. Some anglers are concerned that residual sun screen on hands may come in contact with their lure and turn fish off. A small bottle of biodegradable soap kept in the tackle bag will solve that potential issue. Most seasoned summer time anglers confine their

fishing to morning and late afternoon or early evening hours. And some opt for the unique experience of night fishing; I’ll touch on that in just a bit.

When drop shotting, less is more While most bass are going to be caught deep, it pays to always be ready for topwater activity. In fact, during the first and last hour of daylight, searching for aggressive fish on top can provide some fast action. Often these can be caught off the same point or submerged hump where they spend most time at 25 or 30 feet deep. When a school of baitfish wanders through the area at the right time, it can spark a short but intense feeding frenzy. Smaller surface plugs seem to produce better for schooling fish this time of year.

Keep a ready rod on the deck throughout your time on the water since opportunities can occur at any time. Since this surface activity is quick and sporadic, you’ve got to be fast and accurate with lure presentation. Forego your favorite topwater plug and tie on something you can cast long distances. A Little George is pretty old fashioned but it’s also a fine choice for this. It casts like a bullet

and when you burn it through a few surface marauders, you’re probably going to feel your rod buckle over. The Rocket Shad by Strike King also works very well for this application. No summer fishing discussion regarding lakes with populations of spotted bass would be complete without talking about drop shotting. This technique was once regarded as a fringe method but now it’s a time proven standard finesse technique.

It caught on and stayed for a good reason; drop shotting puts a lot of bass in the boat. For this rig, the sinker is attached to the terminal end of the line and a hook is tied in line typically 18 inches to two feet above this.

In your local tackle shop, you’ll certainly find specialty hooks and sinkers designed specifically for this technique. Small soft plastic baits typically measuring four inches or less are rigged on the hook. Although the bait can be rigged weedless, the hook often pierces the nose and is left exposed.

The completed rig can be cast out and worked back along the bottom but the most effective presentation this time of year is vertical or nearly so. The drop shot allows

you to give the lure subtle action with very little movement as it hovers off the bottom. One of the biggest mistakes is imparting too much action. Bass anglers want to jig, twitch, and shake their baits because this produces results with many lures. Remember with this, less is more. Very subtle action is the key to evoking strikes. While you’re out there searching for bass at the proper depth zone, there’s an easy way to narrow this and stack the odds in your favor. Find the man made brush piles. These are numerous on most north Georgia lakes.

Whether you have a depth finder that’s 20 years old or the latest cutting edge model, these are easy to identify. Drop a marker buoy off to the side because it’s easy to drift off target. Lower your drop shot or a shakey head rig all the way to the bottom and work the cover from different angles. It’s common to catch several fish off one spot (or even a dozen if you’re using live bait such as spot tail shiners).

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Lanier Fishing Report

Continued from Page 6 These creatures begin showing up at boat ramps all across the lake just before twilight.

As everything settles down, the lake is taking on a different personality. These fishermen carry a complement of dark lures. A peek into this tackle bag could alarm a day time finesse angler. He’s likely to catch menacing glimpses of giant black spinnerbaits, unearthly June bug colored crankbaits, and very large black plastic worms. He may also be visibly shaken after glimpsing an arsenal of baitcasting reels spooled with 17-pound test line and not a spinning reel in sight.

Bass can become very aggressive at night and they want to be full. During the night shift, some anglers hit the shallows where largemouth bass roam looking for easy meals. Gone are the fussy tactics of sunshine. These fish want to eat and a 10inch Power Worm will get pounced on by a 12-inch bass or his much bigger cohort. The size and ribbon style tail of a plastic bait like this makes it easier for fish to detect at night.

Black is always a good color during darkness because it offers a better silhouette. Also, don’t overlook noisy buzzbaits at night. They can really attract fish from a distance. Choose your favorite model as long as it comes in all black. Although the shallows can be productive and provide a lot of interest, many hard core night anglers

target the same main lake and creek mouth structures that many fish during the day.

Some spots might produce fish at a shallower depth while others give up bruiser spotted bass that come from day time depths and cover. Legendary night baits include heavy three quarters to one ounce spinnerbaits sporting outsized single Colorado style blades – black of course. Skirt themes are mostly the same color with some combining hues of red or dark blue. These are slow rolled through rock, stump, and brush pile cover right along the bottom. Be aware that strikes can be arm jolting. Dark color crankbaits produce in these areas as well. Norman produces deep divers in the June bug color which is a favorite among night fishermen.

Safety is especially important when out and about at night. Ensure you are very familiar with areas you intend to fish. Working bow and stern lights are a must in addition to being a legal requirement.

Wise anglers wear life jackets at all times during the darkness. Comfortable suspender type automatic models are readily available at affordable prices. Remember that you’re much more likely to wear a vest that is not cumbersome.

Break out down rods for stripers As mentioned in the first paragraph, summer fishing is not just about the black bass family. It’s the time of the year to hook See Fishing, page 10

Lake level: Just over 1070 or about a foot low Surface Temp: Upper 80s.

Clarity: Clear all over with some color in the very upper portions of tributaries Bass fishing has been pretty good lately despite the heat. Anglers willing to apply sun screen and drink lots of hydrating fluids have been reaping the rewards. The bite has been pretty much on top or on bottom. Some really good fish are being caught on larger topwater plugs cast across points and humps. Spro Dawgs and Super Spooks have been drawing fish up. Some say there’s got to be submerged brush close by and some say a baitfish presence is all that matters. The bottom line is to cover a lot of water and not spend too much time on any one spot. Don’t make more than 10 casts if you don’t raise a fish.

These topwater fish tend to have a very good average size. If you want to catch numbers of bass along with some good ones break out the drop shot rig. You’ll want to target brush piles in 25 to 30 feet of water. As with the topwater bite, cover a lot of water fishing many brush piles. Some will be definite stand outs and produce several fish. If you really enjoy catching a lot of fish or want to show the family or friends a good time, catch a bunch of spot tail shiners and drop around the brush piles. It’s nearly impossible to have too many shiners. It’s shaped up to be a good summer for bass fishing.

Striper fishing has been very good lately. Down rods baited with lively blue back herring are accounting for the bulk of the catch. Drop your live baits down to 30 or 35 feet over bottom depths of 65 to 75 feet or so. Surprisingly, a number of fish are being caught on topwater plugs at press time. Use the same large size plugs that bass anglers are scoring with and work them over the points and humps as well. Be sure to keep your boat out in deep water to present your bait over 50- to 65-foot depths. This bite could diminish into August as the linesides begin to suspend over the old creek and river channels. When this kicks in, trolling is a great way to put a lot of fish in the boat. A one and a half ounce Chipmonk jig presented on a 20-foot leader behind eight colors of lead core line will produce a lot of strikes. Umbrella rigs will get a lot of action as well. When you locate the stripers, you may be able to move in with your live bait and down rods for some fast action if the fish are not moving much. Often, this time of year, you can have a great day trolling without fishing live bait. Expect this pattern to stay strong through the month.

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Up in the Air: It’s the Dixie Dock Dogs at Laurel Park in September

By Pamela A. Keene They can run and swim faster and jump higher and farther than your average pet. And they’ll be showing their stuff at Laurel Park in Gainesville at PetFest the last weekend in September. They’re the Dixie Dock Dogs – and friends – and they’ll be competing September 24-26 to see if any can break world records for speed, height of jump and length of jump.

“It’s an incredibly thrilling sport

to watch and we expect to have more than 150 dogs competing,” said Nancy Akin, who with her husband Bill, founded Dixie Dock Dogs in 2008. The couple lives in Watkinsville. “We have four dogs, two that jump and two that are cheerleaders.”

The couple heard about the sport in 2000 through an ESPN special, but it wasn’t until 2008 that they formed the Dixie Dock Dogs. “In 2000 we had three basset

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“As our bassets passed away, we replaced them with good boat dogs and then decided to start the Dixie Dock Dogs chapter in Georgia.”

Dixie Dock Dogs is part of DockDogs International, with chapters around the world. The Georgia Chapter includes members in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama. The club presents several competitions each year, in addition to making appearances at other events as entertainment.

The dogs compete in a long portable pool that’s brought in on a flatbed truck. The truck then becomes a 40-foot “dock” that’s used as a runway for their leaps in the 28,000-gallon pool. Three events – Big Air for distance, Extreme Vertical for height, and Speed Retrieve for speed – entertain crowds.

But people don’t just come as spectators. The Dixie Dock Dogs welcome other dogs at their events, offering training and practice waves between the competitions.

“We’ll have all kinds of dogs here,” Akin said. “And we encourage people to bring their own dogs to register to compete or to train with us. We’ll even have coaches on hand.”

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Action during a recent Dixie Dogs competition.

All breeds of dogs can be dock dogs. The Georgia club has goldens, mixed breeds, vizslas, German shepherds and even pit bulls. “The dogs need two characteristics – they have to like the water and they need to have a ‘toy’ drive to retrieve.” The dogs are trained to respond to commands. In Big Air, they wait patiently, tails twitching and bodies quivering, until their owner throws a toy into the water and yells “get it, girl,” or another appropriate signal to retrieve.

“It’s amazing to watch these dogs perform,” Akin said. “The world’s record for Big Air is 28

feet, 10 inches. They’re really incredible.”

The Dixie Dock Dogs will be competing at Laurel Park as part of PetFest, to benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter. Admission is free; parking is $5. The event will also include music, food, interactive games, a children’s area and other events.

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August 2010

Comedy night comes to CooCoo’s Nest

By Pamela A. Keene Thursday night is comedy night at the CooCoo’s Nest restaurant in Cumming. Starting in early August, the restaurant will be offering comedy in its downstairs dining and entertainment starting at 8 p.m.

“We’re booking four acts each Thursday, a variety of quality comedians over the next few months,” said Steve Sayer, coowner with his wife Patty of restaurant on Freedom Parkway and Pilgrim Mill. “It’s good entertainment at a very affordable price.”

Sayer is working with comedian Marshall Chiles (The Laughing Skull Lounge & The Funny Farm) and Atlanta comedy producer Justin Morgan (The Seriously Funny Show ... Seriously & Attack Of The Funny) to produce the weekly “Seriously Funny presents ... Coo Coo's Nest Comedy.

The lineup for the first show, Thursday, Aug. 5, is Andy Sandford, Daniel Weeks, Tanner Inman,

and Patton Smith.

The CooCoo’s Nest opened last September. “We decided to open a casual dining restaurant on this side of the lake because the demand was there,” Sayer said. “We offer everything from a kids’ menu and upscale bar food to steaks, chops and shrimp. And we get raves about our salads.”

The two-level restaurant is known for several of its menu items, including its appetizer fried green beans, its Philly cheese steak and Cuban sandwiches and its 16ounce Porterhouse pork chop.

Artwork by nationally known marine artist and Lake Lanier resident Anne Brodie Hill fills the

walls, creating a local atmosphere.

There are 25 big-screen televisions for watching sports with Direct TV and Comcast channels. The upstairs has an enclosed deck and the downstairs offers an outdoor patio.

Both have fireplaces that see plenty of use in the cooler months. The enclosed deck upstairs is frequently rented for parties, events and meetings.

“We decided to create a comedy venue in Cumming,” Sayer said.

“These are heavy hitters, quality comedians and aspiring acts. If we develop a following, we’ll add more nights and bigger acts.”

Admission is $5 to $10 depending on the acts each night. Tickets can be ordered online at www.coocoonest.com or visit the restaurant‘s Facebook page for more information.

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• Fishing Continued from Page 7 up on more stripers than ever.

Your typical target depth range will be 30 to 35 feet deep. Trolling and live bait tactics will both put a lot of fish in the boat. The places to check for action include the usual suspects: points and submerged humps near main lake points and creek mouths. The bottom depths will be deeper than those fished by spotted bass anglers. While your strike zone is just a little deeper, you should be over bottom depths of at least 60 feet and could find productive fishing over 100-foot depths. Deep river and creek channels that have adjacency to good structure are always a plus. Stripers are notorious for following baitfish. Look for concentrations of forage fish on your sonar as you inspect likely hot spots.

I recommend fishing key areas with down rods and live bait as a first approach this time of year. It’s worth noting that blue back herring are legal bait on Lake Lanier while they are not on Allatoona and most other north Georgia reservoirs. To check this out in detail go the aforementioned web site gofishgeorgia.com. Live shad are always a good choice with widespread legality. If you don’t have a bait tank for herring or shad, remember that hook and line caught bluegill and large commercial shiners have ac-

counted for many summer stripers over the years.

They survive nicely in smaller oxygenated buckets and live wells.

When presenting live bait, you want to use robust tackle but don’t overdo it. Large capacity freshwater baitcasting reels spooled with 17-pound test main line will do the job done nicely. On the terminal end use a two ounce sinker followed by a leader of about six feet and a super sharp hook of the appropriate size. For the leader, go with a fluorocarbon line of 14pound test. If several prime looking locations fail to produce, you may want to give trolling a shot.

Lead core line and umbrella rigs are both specialty techniques that require an investment in the correct rods and reels, but they more than

make up for it with the amount of fish they put in the boat.

An entire article could be written on these two techniques and you may even want to hire a local guide to have a day of fun and learn how these are done properly.

In closing, I’ll say it again.

Don’t put those fishing rods away during the dog days of summer.

Plan your trips wisely for comfort and what could just be the hottest fishing of the year.

Until next month, take care and enjoy the lake!

Tommy Wilkinson is assistant manager for Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Duluth.

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‘Mountain Man’ is back selling BBQ and vegetables in Flowery Branch

By Pamela A. Keene Niekro, Paul Newman, Waylon Jennings Although he lost his high-visibility loca- and Merle Haggard. Plus I know just about tion at the corner of Phil Niekro Boulevard everyone in Flowery Branch, so it’s nice and Atlanta Highway, Don “Mountain that they can drop by, have some barbecue Man” Bryant is back selling his popular and visit a while.” barbecue and home-grown vegetables.

He’s now part of Grocery Express on Gaines Ferry Road just across from the Hall County Fire Station. The store is owned by Mihir Patel, who heard about the Mountain Man from Flowery Branch resident Pam Eastman. “She suggested I meet him and see if he could be here,” Patel said. “This is a neighborhood store so it’s great for us and for the Mountain Man to have the exposure here.”

Bryant comes to the store every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. “I’m just hanging around here to let people know it’s the original produce and barbecue that I sold at the other location,” he said. “My brother-in-law and I, we grow the vegetables and even though I can’t work anymore, I just like hanging out here and seeing all the customers.”

Bryant’s location was torn down earlier this year because of its proximity to the rail road tracks. He had been selling produce and barbecue there for 19 years.

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$134,900

Great location and community. Large living room with gas starter marble fireplace, opens to the large eat-in kitchen with stained cabinets and large walk in pantry.

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August 2010

LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE

LCKC brings home 21 medals in European tour

By Jane Harrison Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club High Performance and Select Development athletes returned from a five-week European Tour with enough hardware to sink a boat.

LCKC paddlers brought home 21 medals from regattas in Romania, Germany and France, plus a side trip to Lake Placid.

Their performances affirmed Head Coach Claudiu Ciur’s confidence that potential Olympians are among the throng of young athletes who spent their summer on tour and at the Olympic Venue.

“All these kids have a chance to be an Olympic athlete. Every time

I walk into (the boathouse) and see their faces, I think ‘he might be the one.’ One day I am going to coach an Olympic athlete,” said Ciur, who is Cuir into his second year at the helm of the club recognized by USA Canoe/Kayak as the top in the nation.

Led by the performances of kayaker Stanton Collins and canoeist Ben Hefner, LCKC’s medal collection consisted of six golds, four silvers and 11 bronzes. The Lanier club took third place in an

LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE INFO Here's a profile and calendar for the two clubs operating at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue:

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

Calendar of events: (complete list on website) Aug. 16 - 3rd Learn to Row session begins Sept 25 - Taste of Gainesville/Lanier Night Sprints

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

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eight-country international regatta in Orsova, Romania behind the winning host team and runner-up Moldavia.

In Orsova, Collins, 15, raked in eight medals, half of them gold in juvenile and junior K-1 and K-4 competition. Hefner, 18, ranked as the top canoeist in the country, won two Collins medals in the Romanian regatta.

The medal count continued in the June 26-27 International Regatta in Deize, France, where Zach Copeland struck silver in the K-4 500 meter race in a team boat with Canadians. Several LCKC athletes placed just out of medal contention, including Macy Dwyer,

whose Junior K-2 500 boat finished fourth and Karrina Paul, who raced fifth in K-1 bantam.

In competition at Lake Placid, Morgan Smith won gold in junior women’s K-1 500, beating her teammate Nicole Mallory, who finished with a silver. The two paired up for wins in the junior women’s K-2 200 and 500 meters.

Hefner shared a boat with Alejandro Sweldhelm to earn silver in C-2 1000 meters. Finlayson shared a boat with his coach to take secHefner ond place in C-2 200 meter competition.

Hefner and Finlayson medaled in the C-1 200 meter race. Both missed the time standard to qualify

for this year’s world championship team. Ciur said windy conditions at Lake Placid and during a special time trial on Lanier in July did not help their effort. They will focus their energies preparing for the Pan American Championships. The top five finishers there have potential spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

Ciur said he was pleased with LCKC paddlers’ results. “Training has been really hard and they have improved,” he said. But, he remains relentless. As the summer wound down, athletes were showing up for 14 workouts a week, consisting of about 150 miles on the water, six sessions in the weight room, and 25 minutes of running daily.

“It’s really, really tough. But See LCKC, page 17

Olympic venue, LLRC lure rowers to summer sprints

By Jane Harrison The lure of rowing at an Olympic venue and reputation of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s regatta-running finesse brought eight area rowing clubs to the July 10 races. “It’s a good turnout in beautiful weather for a regatta on a course acknowledged as one of the best in the world,” said LLRC President Ed Hallman. He and about 25 LLRC members helped check in rowers, directed their launches at the Clarks Bridge boat ramp, and pitched in to make the regatta a memorable experience for participants.

“The venue is great. Everyone is super nice,” said Fabienne Dickinson from the Chatham Area Rowing Association. The Savannah crew brought 15 members to race at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Crews from Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Birmingham, Atlanta Rowing Club, St. Andrew Rowing Club, and Nashville also competed.

Many LLRC members did double duty racing and helping out.

Some, like Assistant Junior Rowing Coach Nathan Mahan, competed in multiple races and then climbed out of their boat to assist with regatta tasks. “Everybody pitches in,” said Kris Spengler, an LLRC team captain.

LLRC initiated the midsummer sprint regatta last year after negotiations to host the Olympic-oriented Georgia State Games fell through. Hallman said LLRC and the state games organizing com-

mittee had different ideas about how to put on a high quality regatta. The Lanier club wanted to run a well-organized regatta on the Olympic course, in contrast with the low key event held by the Georgia Games on the boathouse side of the venue.

Regattas on the 1,000 meter Olympic course require labor-intensive preparations, including setting buoys for multiple racing lanes. Prior to hiring Head Coach/Executive Director Jim

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Pickens, LLRC paid for lane installation. “Jim sets up the course now and it saves a lot of money,” Hallman said.

Pickens said his work before the sprints was made unusually difficult by a storm that churned the waters while he was setting up the course.

LLRC members fared well in competition, taking first and second places in many single and team boat events in novice, junior and masters categories.

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LCKC aims for ninth national championship

By Jane Harrison More than 40 Lanier Canoe & Kayak athletes are expected to race in the USA Canoe/Kayak National Championships Aug. 26 in Oklahoma City. The club will take nearly equal numbers of high performance and masters paddlers to compete for their potential ninth consecutive national championship.

The Lake Lanier paddlers won by an overwhelming margin last year, collecting 910 points, 400 points more than the second place club.

House-Vinson to wed The USA Canoe/Kayak website announced last month that Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Olympic Legacy Athletes Morgan House and Emily Vinson are engaged. The announcement said that House proposed to Vinson

on her birthday, July 4, while they were training in Hawaii.

Both are members of the USACK National Team and House are aiming to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London.

The Gainesville couple has shared Olympic dreams for years and came close to qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Vinson Olympics.

They grew up training at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue after being awestruck by 1996 Olympic flatwater competition on Lake Lanier.

Lake Lanier Rowing Club athlete of the month Schmit Seeks Versatility on Lanier

By Jane Harrison Michael Schmit set his oars on Lake Lanier this summer to further diversify his rowing experience.

The junior rower is one of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s young stars of the season, gaining strength and skill to medal in two regattas.

Age: 16 Residence: Johns Creek Family: Mother, Michelle, father, Bill, 12-year-old brother, Matt School: Rising junior at Johns Creek High School Rowing background: Two years ago, Schmit shuttled between the golf course and tennis court. His parents encouraged him to focus on an activity. “I was in the air about choosing a sport,” he said, until he discovered rowing at an extracurricular exhibit booth at school. He joined St. Andrew Rowing Club in Roswell and hit the water for practice in the Chattahoochee River. Since then he has competed in about a dozen regattas. He joined the LLRC junior program for the summer so he could expand his rowing experience at the Lanier Olympic Venue. He said the individual coaching in a smaller group, facilities and equipment at a former Olympic site and the open water have made his summer rowing home a “good change” from the Chattahoochee.

Michael Schmidt.

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Why he does it: “I like boats. I’ve always been around boats. I grew up in California near the ocean … I like being on water.”

Specialty: “Singles are great, but I am most competitive in the same four boat I’ve won a lot of races in. I definitely like a team boat. It’s hard to find the right group of people who can row together and work well together.”

Accomplishments: Schmit’s mixed quad boat won the gold medal at the US Rowing Southeast Regional Championships in Aiken, S.C. in June. He placed third in both in men’s junior single and men’s junior double in that regatta. He won gold in See LLRC, page 37

• LCKC Continued from Page 16 they want to do it. They all want of the big goals for each one,” he to be Olympic athletes; all have said.

After school begins this that goal, to get a medal. It is one

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month, those who Ciur described as potential Olympians will show up at the boathouse at 6 a.m.,

sometimes nodding sleepy heads.

They’ll return after school, stretch their desk-fatigued muscles and

paddle toward their goals.

Such is the culture, Ciur said, they have grown into.

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Dry stack storage is big business on Lanier

By Pamela A. Keene Large metal buildings at four marinas on Lake Lanier house thousands of boats in dry-stack storage. And each weekend nearly 1,000 of those boats see water for their owners to enjoy boating on the lake.

On average, there are about 500 boats launched on a weekend day; an average month can see nearly 1,500 boats launched at the lake’s largest dry-stack marina – Habersham off Buford Dam Road.

Habersham is exclusively dry stack.

“It’s an ongoing rotation of boats in and out of the water seven days a week,” said Kenny Haddock, general manager of Habersham. “On the Fourth of July weekend – and most holiday weekends, we’re the busiest, obviously.

This past Fourth weekend we put in 350 boats for our customers and each time we put in a boat, it has to be taken out of the water. That’s nearly 700 boats that we moved in or out over the four-day holiday.”

Habersham operates two forklifts – with a third in reserve – and has two regular drivers. Haddock is a back-up driver, who at one point made his living driving the

Part one of a two-part series on boat storage lifts.

“It’s pretty tricky to move these boats,” he said. “The hardest ones, really, are the smaller boats because they’re lighter and you have to handle them just right. You have to have a sense of knowing every single boat, its weight, hull design and the manufacturers’ specifications for lifting it. And don’t forget that some have ski towers or biminis that we have to take into consideration. You’ve got to have good depth perception.”

Habersham has about 600 drystack spaces – stacked as many as

four boats high – in 11 buildings at the marina. That’s 86,000 square feet of storage. And Haddock says that usually about half of the marina’s inventory goes out each weekend.

At Aquamarina Lazy Days on Holiday Road, dry stack accounts for about 65 to 70 percent of all the boats at the marina. “We usually move about 190 boats in or out of the water each weekend,” said Rhonda Kondo, office manager at Lazy Days. “Our customers can call us up to an hour before they need their boat and it will be wait-

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Brandon Murphy of Gainesville Marina preparing to return a boat to dry stack.

Forklift operator Brad John and Chris Gleiter of Habersham Marina prepare to launch a boat.

ing at the dock for them when they arrive. It’s really good for the boats because they are safe from public access when in storage.”

On the Fourth of July weekend, the marina launched nearly 350 boats from Friday through Monday. Then it took them a couple of extra days following the weekend to move the boats back to dry stack.

Port Royale has just over 460 dry stack stalls that can accommo-

date boats up to 37 feet long, the largest on the lake. Dry stack accounts for just under half of the marina’s boat storage.

Typically, the marina launches about 100 boats per weekend where they are put into courtesy docks at the marina. On holiday weekends that number doubles. At Port Royale it takes a staff of six – two lift drivers, two tow-boat drivers and two people on the docks – See Stack, page 37

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Getting help on the water; prepare before an emergency occurs With the lake level near full pool, recreational boating activity is going strong this summer compared to past summers, and I would like to ask each skipper reading this article to give some thought to handling an emergency on the water now, before it happens.

Those of us who have enjoyed recreational boating for a number of years have learned that when we leave the dock, we need to give some attention to handling emergencies, both minor and otherwise, that could come up that day. Such things as engine trouble, faulty fuel gauge, resulting in a dry tank when you least expect it, low voltage in battery after anchoring and playing the stereo, hitting a submerged object, damaging the prop, fire on board, fouling the prop with a piece of rope or fishing line, collisions, taking on more water than you can get rid of, and any number of other things. These were the first things that came to mind since while performing safety patrols on Lake Lanier. I have helped people who experienced all of these problems.

As you can see, some of these scenarios are more “emergency� in nature than others. For those need-

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ing help in a hurry, the only sure way to get it is by using your VHF FM marine radio, either installed or handheld.

The installed type projects your signal much farther than a handheld, but the latter type can usually be heard several miles away. Both can now be purchased for less than $150. When you broadcast a call for help, everyone on the lake in reasonable proximity to you will hear your call, since they are required by law to have their radios tuned to Channel 16, the hailing and emergency channel.

So you only have a cell phone?

Well, a cell phone is better than nothing, but just barely. Calling “911� won’t help much, since they will have to call someone else, who will have to call you to inquire about your trouble. They will also have to know where you are. That will take more time than you may

have. I’ll tell you in a minute how a cell phone may be of use, in nonemergency situations.

But first, I must remind all skippers that the marine environment tends to be unforgiving, and what may appear at first to be a minor problem can quickly escalate into a major one beyond your control.

For this reason, let someone know of your problem early on even if it may appear minor to you.

On Lake Lanier here are your most viable options, and all are good, and are not listed in order of rank or value: • TOWBOAT/US – Based at Lanier Harbor Marina at the southeast end of the lake. Their tow boats are usually out on the water during busy times, and they monitor Channel 16.

The marina will answer 770 945-2884. They are available 24/7. • U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY – Maintains a radio watch from their operations center near Aqualand Marina on weekends and holidays, from mid-May through September, noon until 8 p.m. They monitor Channel 16.

The radio watchstander will take your information and relay it to our safety patrol vessel, which will proceed to the incident as

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quickly as possible. There will be at least two Coast Guard Auxiliarists on board to assist you.

Our responsibility is to get you to the nearest safe harbor or to your desired location if time permits, and there is no charge for our services.

It is also a good idea to have some of this emergency contact in-

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USCGA boating course offered Aug.14 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day seven-lesson “About Boating Safely� course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010.

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LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS

Climatologist’s prediction on track – so far Last month we had a prediction from our state climatologist, David Stooksbury, that our summer would be much hotter than average. As it turns out, he’s been right so far.

At presstime it has been our 40th warmest summer since record keeping began in the late 1800s. Much of the country has been baking this summer. The reason is that the jet stream, which would normally ride from west to east across the northern Rocky Mountains to the mid Atlantic, is at a much higher latitude than normal. This river of strong winds in the upper atmosphere is basically a wall that separates cool air from warm air. Right now, the jet stream is running from west to east in southern Canada!

Even in August, cool air will begin its migration from the North Pole to into southern Canada. This should force the jet stream a little farther south, back into what we usually see in late summer. However, it will still remain well north of Georgia keeping us in a sauna this month. Temperatures will continue to be well above average this month. The question is, will we continue to see those afternoon storms to help moderate the afternoon heat. The Climate Prediction Center is giving us a 50-50 chance of either above or below average rainfall, so not a lot of help there.

I would think we would likely see above average rainfall due to the increased number of tropical systems that will be very

likely this month into the end of September. They can and do, bring torrenGlenn tial rain very far inland.

Burns In fact, inland flooding from tropical weather Lanier systems is the number Outlook one cause of death and destruction, not the wind or storm surge. This scenario has me extremely concerned. As you know, we had extensive flooding in September and May. Most, if not all, was a result of urban sprawl. There’s just no place for the water to go with all the highways, houses, concrete, shopping centers, and full lakes. If we had even a small tropical storm, like Alberto in 1994, which dumped more than 30 inches of rain in south Georgia due to its slow movement, the flooding and damage in north Georgia would be more than catastrophic. I shudder to think of the damage. I know I have said this many times before but it’s worth repeating. Buy flood insurance!

We are entering the prime time for tropical storms and hurricanes. There has been little or poor planning in many communities and cities across north Georgia regarding run-off handling. It’s not a matter of “if” major flooding is going to happen, but when. Don’t be caught off guard. Flood insurance is inexpensive and something every homeowner needs to have. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

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

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

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

DEC

JAN

FEB

1071.36 1071.81 1072.08 1072.07 1071.81 1071.57 1071.30 1071.55 1072.35 1072.36 1072.16 1072.32 1072.15 1071.98 1071.74 1071.50 1071.29 1071.81 1071.93 1071.76 1071.54 1071.33 1071.09 1071.24 1071.87 1071.83 1071.67 1071.46 1071.25 1071.04 1070.80 1071.68 1072.36 1070.80

1070.64 1070.75 1070.84 1070.73 1070.66 1070.58 1070.50 1070.41 1070.50 1070.56 1070.50 1070.47 1070.49 1070.48 1070.48 1070.72 1071.06 1071.06 1071.00 1071.13 1071.41 1071.21 1071.10 1071.67 1072.22 1072.18 1072.00 1071.81 1071.99 1071.90 1071.75 1071.06 1072.22 1070.41

1071.54 1071.37 1071.20 1071.27 1072.40 1072.57 1072.46 1072.34 1072.22 1072.05 1071.85 1071.67 1071.47 1071.27 1071.07 1070.86 1070.74 1070.63 1070.50 1070.64 1070.77 1070.73 1070.67 1070.54 1070.38 1070.25 1070.38 1070.48

MAR

APR

1070.40 1070.50 1070.48 1070.42 1070.35 1070.37 1070.39 1070.42 1070.36 1070.76 1070.97 1071.21 1071.32 1071.27 1071.07 1070.91 1070.68 1070.44 1070.29 1070.38 1070.52 1070.49 1070.40 1070.30 1070.17 1070.13 1070.18 1070.29 1070.24 1070.18 1070.12 1071.23 1070.52 1072.57 1071.32 1070.25 1070.12

1070.07 1070.04 1070.11 1070.19 1070.18 1070.20 1070.22 1070.38 1070.44 1070.51 1070.58 1070.61 1070.64 1070.69 1070.68 1070.69 1070.74 1070.80 1070.81 1070.84 1070.85 1070.87 1070.88 1071.28 1071.76 1071.88 1071.79 1071.81 1071.76 1071.70

MAY

1071.77 1071.83 1072.24 1072.24 1072.08 1071.89 1071.71 1071.59 1071.49 1071.44 1071.40 1071.35 1071.28 1071.24 1071.32 1071.42 1071.30 1071.18 1071.10 1071.05 1071.09 1071.13 1071.18 1071.17 1070.99 1070.85 1070.69 1070.62 1070.63 1070.67 1070.80 1070.80 1071.31 1071.88 1072.24 1070.04 1070.62

JUN

JUL

1070.78 1070.79 1070.78 1070.80 1070.86 1070.92 1070.92 1070.89 1070.86 1070.87 1070.89 1070.92 1070.93 1070.92 1070.99 1071.05 1071.03 1071.01 1071.02 1071.05 1071.00 1071.00 1070.91 1070.88 1070.86 1070.89 1070.88 1070.88 1070.85 1070.84

1070.81 1070.90 1070.92 1070.82 1070.90 1070.87 1070.78 1070.66 1070.54 1070.56 1070.56 1070.50 1070.49 1070.46 1070.41 1070.43 1070.48 1070.49 1079.47 1070.43 1070.38 1070.35 1070.34 1070.35 1070.32 1070.31 1070.30 1070.24

1070.91 1071.05 1070.78

• USCGA Continued from Page 23 nearest help and do perform countless good deeds each year.

You can also use other means to attract attention such as waving a towel, signal flares (smoke), signal mirror using sun’s rays, sound signals such as your boat’s horn, air horn, whistles, etc.

This is an important topic, and it and other boating subjects are covered in the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s safe boating courses being offered this summer and fall at Lake Lanier.

Roy Crittenden is Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.

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Boat/RV storage facility grand opening Aug. 28-29

By Pamela A. Keene North Georgia Premium Boat and RV Storage hosts its grand opening celebration on the weekend of August 28-29. Located just off Georgia 400, the 10-acre site has paved parking for boats and RVs. It is also the location for Amerivap Systems drysteam vapor generators that are used in cleaning RVs, boats and hotels. “Amerivap is our core business but we have all this land and thought it would be the perfect location for boat and RV storage," said Dave Sellers, facilities operations manager. “We have many amenities that people storing their boats want, including paved parking, security cameras, dusk-to-dawn lighting and controlled gate access.”

The property, the former location for 84 Lumber, has been paved to withstand loads up to 80,000 pounds. “It was designed as a trucking facility, so it will handle heavy

loads,” Sellers said.

The August 28-29 event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day will include a free boat and RV show with nearly three dozen boats, RVs and motor homes on display. “There will be a disc jockey and festive food,” Sellers said.

“We want the public to come out and see what we’re all about.”

The company also offers complete cleaning, sanitizing and detailing services for boats and RVs, using the Amerivap system.

“It’s very thorough and is often used by hotels to remove odors, mildew and stains, Sellers said. “We’re selling the systems commercially here as well.”

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Onboard Marine Electronics offers on-site services

By Pamela A. Keene If you need stereos, entertainment systems or marine electronics installed or repaired on your boat, there’s a company in Cumming that can fill the bill. Onboard Marine Electronics’ owner Gary Meier will travel to your boat storage area, your home or your slip to work on all kinds of electronics. “Whether its safety equipment or satellite television and radio, we can install it,” Meier said. “We put in fish finders, chart plotters and carbon monoxide detectors.”

Meier worked for a number of years in the automotive business, most recently for RBM of Atlanta as shop foreman and then lead in the accessories department.

“I like being outside and boating, so this was a perfect combination for me,” he said.

Meier said he will travel across north Georgia to work on boats and that his background in automotive has prepared him well. “Voltage is voltage and my experience translates very well into the marine business.”

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Good things come in small packages ... usually 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.

At 64 years of age I find there is but one vice in my life. Despite the angst it sometimes causes around the home place, I enjoy smoking a pipe. It may be that I was genetically predisposed to the habit as my grandfather was one generation removed from being 100 percent Cherokee, or it may be that my psyche has me totally convinced that Ernest Hemingway discovered the fragrance emanating from a well-lit bowl of tobacco helps to expand one’s thought processes. No matter, the news of my addiction is now out of the closet.

The Pipe Den in Vero Beach has become my tobacco purveyor of choice. Bob and Sue Marshbanks have been the proprietors there for over 30 years, having built their

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business on the tried and true principle that satisfied customers are their greatest asset. The shop provides a relaxing experience and the six-foot wooden Indian chief guarding the front door often reminds me of when, as a youngster, I would see Mr. Peanut walking along the streets of downtown Chattanooga.

Back in November, while we were enroute to the Bahamas, I stopped by the shop with plans to stock-up on my favorite blend of tobacco, aptly named Indian River Gold. According to Bob it’s their best seller. On this particular day however, their supply was limited.

Not wanting to totally deplete his stock I purchased enough to get me started and he offered to mail the rest, along with a couple of pipes I left with them for repairs. No prob-

lem – I thought.

Mid-January, the dock master at the marina down in the Abaco delivered a Postal Delivery Notice indicating that my parcel had arrived.

As is always the case there would be Customs Duty to pay, but it came as a total surprise when the Post Mistress handed over the package and nonchalantly said, “that will be eight hundred and thirty-two dollars.”

All conversations immediately stopped, as the postal workers and those waiting in line glared at the 12-inch square box resting on the counter. “What’s in dat ting?” I heard someone say. “Mon, des gots to be gold in dat box” said the Post Mistress, to which I replied “no, just some pipe tobacco.” Although I wanted to claim the parcel, it occurred that there might be a few Customs agents hiding behind the counter waiting to pounce on anyone willing to pay $800 for a small package of tobacco.

I needed some time to evaluate my options so I instructed the post office to hold onto the parcel until things could be sorted out. I walked down the street to the office of a brokerage and shipping

agency, explained to them my predicament and learned that there was a 220 percent duty assessed on tobacco products entering the country. I guess that explains why only the tourists, and not the Bahamians, smoke in the Bahamas.

Despite many efforts, I could not get the duty waived, so I instructed the post office to return the parcel to The Pipe Den. By ship it would go to Nassau, and then be flown to Miami. After clearing US Customs it would go into the normal postal delivery system. “It will take about two weeks,” according to Norma, the Post Mistress.

Four months later I returned to Vero Beach to reclaim the package.

“We haven’t seen it,” said Sue, as she was preparing a replacement supply of Indian River Gold. Before leaving she agreed to put a tracer on the package with the US Postal Service, and I would do the same with the Bahamian service in Abaco and Nassau.

The original shipping date was December 1st, but I had no tracking number. I phoned the Bahamas

PHOTO BY JAY SELLARS

Bob enjoying his vice!

back in April and after a lengthy explanation the Post Mistress proclaims, “I know you, you da one wid dat tobacco!” After a few minutes of scrolling through her handwritten shipping log she says, “Oh, I know what happened. It should be there in a few days.” Four months later, and no package has arrived.

By now, finding the package had become an obsession. I phoned the postal authorities in Nassau.

They offered to try and back track See Wilsons, page 37

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By Pamela A. Keene The sailing community and the town of Flowery Branch have lost a dear friend. On Wednesday, July 28, Joan Bray Holcomb, 57, passed away from complications as the result of a bee sting.

Holcomb, wife of Dean Holcomb, had been active in the sailing community for a number of years. She served as Commodore of Barefoot Sailing Club in 1994 and as Commodore of Lake Lanier Sailing Club in 2002.

The sailing community canceled its Wednesday night Atlanta Inland Sailing Club races that evening in tribute to Holcomb. “We know that Joan would want us to continue to race, but just not tonight,” said AISC Commodore Felicia Myers, who also serves as secretary of LLSC and has worked as a volunteer with Holcomb for about six years. “She will be missed by all of us.”

Crystal Mankin of Gainesville was one of Holcomb’s closest friends. “What can I say about my Joanie except that she was one of my closest friends who loved life,” Mankin said. “She loved playing the organ for her church and wanted to play more when she retired. She loved entertaining and planning get togethers with her and Dean’s friends, always having a house full of people it seemed. For the past 17 years she made yearly trips to her beloved Cumberland Island camping with a group of friends ready for a weekend of exploring.

Joan and Dean Holcomb “She loved her work at Emory and the people she worked with, always advocating organ donations,” Mankin continued. “She will be greatly missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know her. What a loss for the community as well. I will miss our walks together, canoe trips, shopping and lunches. I will miss her so much.”

A native of Tom’s River, NJ, Holcomb for the past several years has been a member of Flowery Branch United Methodist Church, where she was also the organist.

“Joan loved her service there as organist and was a devoted member of the congregation,” said Melinda Blankenship, close friend and neighbor.

Holcomb was employed by the transplant/HLA department at Emory University See Holcomb, page 78

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Captain William Bligh’s voyage retraced It seems like the last couple of years there has been a lot of news about teenagers circumnavigating the globe solo.

Well, Zac Sunderlund of California, Mike Parham of Great Britain made it, but 16 year old Jessica Watson of Australia owns the record of being the youngest.

Zac’s sister, Abby has been in the news lately when during her attempt the boat was dismasted in an Indian Ocean storm. She is now safe, back in California writing a book about her experiences. While all this was going on a young lady rowed across the Atlantic in 70 plus days.

Several months back I mentioned that a crew was organizing to trace the route that Captain William Bligh took when Fletcher Christian and crew committed mutiny on the “Bounty.” The mutiny of course took place in 1789. Captain Bligh and his crew of 18 men were forced into a 25foot rowing launch with minimum provisions. During their 3,700 mile trip to safety, he lost only one man.

Their boat had only nine inches of freeboard, so in rough weather they were not only rowing, but constantly bailing.

The crew to retrace the trip consists of four men: Dave Wilkinson, Dave Pryce, Don McIntyre, and Chris Wilde. They set off from the island of Tofua in the Pacific and completed the journey at the Island of Coupang on the north coast of Australia.

A salty circumnavigator by the name of Anthony Steward, when asked about a trip of this sort commented, “I don’t think modern human beings could do it; they’d set off the bloody EPIRB. Modern man is too soft.”

Captain Bligh was not known to be a captain that flogged his crew for punishment; tongue lashings were his method of keeping his crew in line. Bligh returned to England and was given command of the H.M.S. Providence where he completed his breadfruit mission, which the Bounty was trying to do when the mutiny occurred. He suffered another mutiny in 1805 and then he was promoted to Vice-Admiral and retired. Today many tough captains are affectionately referred to as Captain Bligh.

I was discussing this story with some boating friends and one said, “This kind of behavior doesn’t happen today, does it?” Well in January of this year Captain Holly Graff U.S.N. was relieved of her command of the missile cruiser

Mike Rudderham Captain’s Comments

USS Cowpens for “cruelty and mistreatment” of the ship’s crew.

The story appeared in Time magazine, and was entitled, “The Rise and Fall of a Female Captain Bligh.” Captain Graff’s nickname was “Horrible Holly.” The crew said she created an environment of fear and hostility, and frequently humiliated and belittled watch standers by screaming profanities.

Thank goodness this isn’t a common occurrence in the U.S. Navy.

More than 100 books have been written about the HMS Bounty.

The best one was published in the early 1930s, “Men Against the Sea” by Charles Nordhoff and James Hall. If you and your family or friends enjoy exciting naval history get a copy and enjoy.

Back when I was in the U.S. Coast Guard some of my shipmates played a joke on me. There was a replica of the Bounty moored in St. Petersburg, Fla., and we went down to inspect it. We got on board and my shipmates saw how enthusiastic I was. So one asked, “Do you want to take a sail on her?” I said, “You bet.” They said they would go get the tickets while I waited on board. About 30 minutes passed and a security guard came aboard and asked me what I was doing. I told him I was waiting for the Bounty’s crew so we could take her for a sail. The security guard informed me that there was no crew and that the ship wasn’t about to go for a cruise and it was time for me to go ashore and stay there. I went ashore and soon my shipmates had a good laugh at my expense. Anyway it was fun being on board the replica even if I wasn’t supposed to be there.

UGA wins collegiate bass championship The 2010 Boat U.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship was one of the best in the five years it’s been held. More than 300 teams competed. Schools from across the nation competed. The University of Georgia won by 2.85 pounds over the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Western Kentucky, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and Eastern Kentucky rounded out the top five. Auburn

finished 93rd, Alabama 99th and last year’s winner, Bethel, 114th.

Inter-collegiate bass fishing teams have progressed throughout the U.S. and some colleges offer scholarships. Who knows, the next time you ask a collegian what he lettered in, fishing could be the answer.

The devil’s cocktail That’s what the fisherman and Gulf Coast residents are calling the B.P. fiasco which started with the deepwater Horizon rig blast. Currently they say that the latest cap is holding (keep your fingers crossed) and literally hundreds of boats are scooping oil out of the Gulf. Actor Kevin Costner invested in an apparatus that will extract oil from water by using centrifugal force. He currently has 20-plus units in service. Also singer Jimmy Buffet and Dragonfly Boat Works are building flats boats that are equipped with solar powered fans and a misting system to capture and relieve distressed wildlife. Then they transfer them to a safer habitat. So far they have quite a few of these boats working the marshes. A widening web of misery is what the Gulf is becoming. We have been lucky to not have any hurricanes or heavy weather.

If a hurricane does come up the Gulf it could really create a mess.

However if it is on the eastern side of the spill its counter clockwise winds would force the oil away from shore. If it comes on the western side it will blow it to the beaches and marshes which would just make an already bad situation worse.

The University of South Florida, in Tampa, and Mote Marine Labs, in Sarasota, are tracking oil contamination with autonomous underwater vehicles and satellite resources. The director of the USF Institute for Marine Remote Sensing, said on June 5 that at least one huge eddy had separated from the main spill. That is now a very large ring of polluted water sort of in the middle of the eastern Gulf of Mexico that is about 300 miles across and 3,000 feet deep. Facing an unprecedented ecological event, scientists simply don’t have the answers everyone is seeking. Anyway you look at it the outlook doesn’t get any better.

Let’s hope the cleanup will help and the affected areas’ recover in the near future.

Night lights Now is the time we like to cruise in our boats in the evening;

its cooler, romantic and fun. Did you ever wish you could see other boats’ navigation lights better?

Maybe yours need to be brighter so other captains can see you. If other boats and your boat had brighter lights it would make them easier to see against the numerous shore lights you have to compete with to identify another boat when it’s underway.

The solution is to replace your navigational lights with a light emitting diode (LED) system. It’s not that expensive and it’s relatively simple to do.

You remember changing light bulbs that were corroded in their sockets? Well, LEDs will eliminate this problem. You can also install them for interior lights in the cabin. LEDs are more efficient with almost no heat, and maintenance is almost nothing. LED light kits are also available for your trailer. They are waterproof, fairly inexpensive and very dependable.

So make your boat safer and your trailer lights dependable. Contact: Accon Marine, at 727 5729202/www.acconmarine.com; Grote Industries, Inc., 1-800-6280809/www.grote.com. Other contacts are Hella Inc., 1-800-247-5924/www.hellausa. com, or Perko, 1 305-621-7525/ www.perko.com.

This is an inexpensive way to upgrade your older boat or trailer and you will be safer for it.

New battery system Most boat owners have experienced the dead battery problem a time or two. It always happens at an inopportune time, when you have guests on board and the engine won’t turn over to start. Valence Technology has the answer.

Their batteries are lighter, smaller, and offer a higher capacity than a lead-acid battery for a similar application. They use lithium-ion chemistries for their batteries.

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Clay Dyer Clay Dyer is a 32 year old tournament angler, motivational speaker and author. One might say, “So, why is he so special?” Clay was born without most of what we have. No left arm, only a partial right arm that ends at the elbow and two hips. No thighs, no knees and no feet. But he is all heart and is filled with enthusiasm. He has a bass boat that he drives to his favorite fishing hole on whatever lake he is fishing. He uses a combination of his mouth, partial right arm and head to cast. No wonder he is a motivational speaker. He most likely will be at Lake Lanier when the bass pros have their tournament. Check him out if you go.

Remember, take a kid or a veteran fishing or on a boat ride this summer. Practice safe boating and I’ll see you on the water.

Mike Rudderham is a veteran marine surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the marine industry.

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Lakeside Calendar August 2010 n Aug. 3-28 – Blackberry Creek Artists at the Bowen Center for Arts held at 334 Ga. 9N in Dawsonville. Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Fri.; noon-4 p.m., Sat. A reception will be held Aug. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Info: 706-216-2787. n Aug. 6-7 – Dillard Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival held 3-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday at the Dillard City Hall. Admission: $10 adults; under age 12 free. Info: www.dillardbbq.org. n Aug. 7 – Schindaufest festival held 6-11 p.m. in Helen Festhalle. “A Taste of Bavaria,” contests, silent auction, polka music and German

clothing exchange. Free. Info: 706-878-1908; www.helenchamber.com. n Aug. 12-15, 19-22, 26 – “Smoke on the Mountain” presented by the Georgia Mountain Players at the Georgia Mountains Center Theatre, 301 Main St., Gainesville.

Info: gmplayer@bellsouth.net. n Aug. 21 – Georgia Bluesfest 2010, blues, barbecue, bikes, and barbecue cook-off and Poker Run held at the R-Ranch Rodeo Arena, 65 R Ranch Rd. in Dahlonega will feature Johnny Winter, James Cotton, Men in Blues, Fat Momma Band, Robert Lee Coleman, Re-

• Stack Continued from Page 18 to move the boats.

“Dry stack boats require less maintenance than those stored at the docks because they don’t have as much need for cleaning their bottoms,” said Brent Pearson with Port Royale.” It’s also very convenient for boat owners who may otherwise trailer their boats. All they have to do is just walk out to the dock and go.

They don’t have the hassles of maneuvering trailers or waiting in line for boat ramps.”

Gainesville Marina has approximately 250 dry stack storage stalls. The marina’s Philip Burton said that about 25 percent

of the dry-stacked boats go out each weekend. “We really didn’t see much of a peak on the Fourth of July, but the week before and the week immediately afterward were busier than average,” he said.

“Many of our boaters would rather go out on the lake when it’s not quite as busy.”

Dry stack has many advantages.

“Dry stack has lots of advantages,” Haddock said. “It’s especially good for the environment at the lake, reducing the amount of boats that are housed in slips.

And it’s good for the boats, too, because it cuts down on bottom growth and maintenance.”

verb-O-Rockets and Sammy Blue Band. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., music begins at 11 a.m. Winter and Cotton to perform at 9 p.m. Admission: $40. Info: www.georgiabluesfest.com. n Aug. 21-22 – “The Woods” summer outdoor theatre for families presented by Fifth Row Center Theatre. Bring your own chairs. Time: 7:30 p.m. Located at 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. in Flowery Branch. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Info: 678-357-7359; www.fifthrowcenter.com. n Thru Sept. 26 – Chapel at Holiday Marina, interdenominational services in a casual outdoor setting every Sunday at 9 a.m. Also available for weddings. Info: 770-967-0464. n Thru August – Concerts at the Old Train Depot, 5600 Main St. in Flowery Branch held 7-9 p.m., July 10, Blossom Creek Breeze; July 24, Grafted by Grace; Aug. 14, Jordan Rager; and Aug. 28, Blossom Creek. Free. Info: 678698-1387. n Aug. 4, Oct. 6 – Northeast Georgia Writers Conferences held in Gainesville at Peach State Bank, third floor, 325 Washington St. Workshops held 1-3 p.m. Speakers: Amy Wallace, Aug. 4; Sandra Brim, Oct. 6. Admission: Free, members; $25 preregistration required for nonmembers. No registration at the door. Info: 770297-0680. n Thru August – Dahlonega Artist Marketplace, sponsored by the Dahlonega Arts Council, held each Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Hancock Park, corner of North Park and Warwick streets in Dahlonega. Info: dahlonegaarts@gmail.com.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort n Chateau Elan Summer Concert Series held from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission: $30.

The concert series features: Continued from Page 17 Aug. 7 – The Jesters the men’s junior single race in the July 10 sculling skills. He wants to excel as an ath- Aug. 14 – The Embers Lanier Sprints. His team boat placed third lete,” said Head Coach Jim Pickens. Assis- Sept. 5 – Swinging Medallions n Aug. 29 – 14th Annual Vineyard Festival, 1 tant Junior Rowing Coach Nathan Mahan in the men’s junior four. He considers his p.m. - 5 p.m. $75 per ticket, includes Tax & emerging strength and skill among his ac- noted Schmit’s dedication to rowing. “He Shipping. Tickets by advanced purchase only. complishments. “I’m becoming more phys- has been rowing with our summer juniors More than 100 domestic and international program since the beginning of the summer ically fit and improving in rowing. I’ve wines will be available for tasting with wineries as well as with Saint Andrew Rowing Club. from Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, rowed every type of boat and can do any aspect of rowing. Overall, I am improving Michael has also been taking private lesAustralia and New Zealand plus regional sons with Jim and myself to hone his tech- wineries from California, New York, Washingat the sport.” nique in the single scull on top of working ton, Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia and Goals: “To get faster and better at sweep with a personal trainer for weight training. Georgia participating. All tasting will be within and sculling. I hope to go to Nationals.”

Coaches’ comments: “Michael’s only with Due to this he has made great strides in his the air-conditioned Pavilion of the Winery. us a little while this summer. He is a stellar technique and power over the course of the Info: 678-425-0900 x41; www.chateauelan.com

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athlete who looked to improve his single

summer,” Mahan said.

• Wilsons Continued from Page 26 the shipment within the Bahamas. They also provided a direct phone number to the US Customs office in Miami responsible for clearing in-bound international shipments. The following day I received an email from Nassau outlining the results of their inquiry, along with a US Postal Office tracking number.

To answer the obvious question, no, the package has yet to arrive. They do, however, know where it is. It seems a charter flight service operator, contracted to shuttle parcels from Nassau to Miami, to the chagrin of those in charge, unexpectedly made a last minute decision to cease oper-

Cumming Playhouse n Aug. 12-29 – The Graduate n Sept. 9-25 – Snow White and the Seven

Dwarfs n Oct. 1-23 – MAME n Oct. 29, 30, 31, Nov. 5 6, 7 – To Kill A Mockingbird Info: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n Aug. 2-6 – Watermelon Craft Week, make watermelon crafts n Aug. 3 – Home School Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Homeschoolers get in for half price admission. n Aug. 6-8 – FLW Outdoors Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out the FLW Outdoors Expo.

INK will have a booth for families and lots of fun activities. n Aug. 9-13 – Hat Craft Week, make own hat and decorate it. n Aug 16 – Flying disc craft week. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Decorate your own flying disc with stickers to take home. n Aug. 23 – Art Appreciation Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Use different art mediums to make some creative masterpieces.

Info: www.inkfun.org; 770 536-1900.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort n Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Wet Wednesdays Wakeboarding Show, Sunset Cove. Wakeboard exhibition and stunts. Begins at 7 p.m. n Aug 6 – Live Entertainment at Sunset Cove, Betty Seni, 6-10 p.m. n Aug 7 – Seafood Buffet, Windows Restaurant, first Saturday of each month. 6-9 p.m. n Live Entertainment at Sunset Cove, Rhythm & Rouge, 6 p.m. n Aug 7 – Brew-N-BBQ, Windows Restaurant, second Saturday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. n Aug. 20, 21, 22 – Live Entertainment at Sunset Cove, Rhythm & Rouge, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. n Aug. 24 – Full Moon Party at Sunset Cove; music, dancing, jugglers, fireeaters, stilt walkers, fireworks and more. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. n Aug. 28 – Wine Tasting & Food Pairing, Windows Restaurant, featuring Wolf Mountain Vineyards.

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

Quinlan Visual Arts Center n Thru Aug. 15 – Four Summer Exhibitions: The Portrait Society of Atlanta, Sculptor Vanessa Grubbs with “Family Matters”; Artist Charles Y. Walls, Solo Exhibition, “Transitions”; Art Educator, Judson Duke, “Self Portrait.”

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

Corps to launch abandoned dock clean-up program ations. It seems the pilot merely parked his plane keeping my tobacco, and some other mail, captive aboard the plane.

I felt much better when at the end of his email, the Nassau Post Master provided these words of encouragement: “The charter service will soon resume operations and you can expect your package to arrive in a day or two.”

It seems the gods are telling me something, but you got to love the Bahamian way of doing things.

- Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson

By Pamela A. Keene The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to launch a dock clean-up program to help rid Lake Lanier of old, dilapidated, abandoned and out-of-service private docks.

According to sources at the Corps, the program will probably begin in the winter.

The Corps has some federal stimulus funds to help with paying for this removal program. In cases where owners can be identified, the Corps will make them responsible for the cleanup.

The Corps is currently reviewing applications for the remaining 187 dock permits on the lake. The Shoreline Management Plan called for a cap of 10,600 docks on the

lake and the final 187 letters of application were prioritized by lottery. The Corps is working through the list. According to the latest data, 27 applications have been approved, 10 have been recommended for approval and 73 have been denied. In all the Corps received 281 requests when the lottery was announced.

“There may be permits available after we work through the lottery applications,” said Ernest Noe, chief ranger for shoreline management with the Corps. “If so, we will issue a public notice and take applications at that time on a first-come, first-served basis, the way we have done business in the past.”

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‘Luxury on the Lake’ raises $30,000 for charity

By Pamela A. Keene More than $30,000 was raised for the Chauncey Davis Foundation at Luxury on the Lake at the end of July at Holiday Marina. Hosted by Singleton Marine Group, the event drew more than 150 people who enjoyed an on-the-water evening of mingling, listening to jazz and touring Singleton’s Marquis motor yachts.

“It was a very successful event and people had a really great time,” said Scott Cunningham with Singleton Marine Group. “We are especially grateful to Holiday Marina, Westrec and Alex Laidlaw for our excellent partnership with our in-the-water showroom.”

The guests, dressed in summer whites, toured the sales dock facility and several Marquis motor yachts that were docked at Holiday.

“Our goal was to create an elegant evening and expose people to the beauty of these boats,” Cunningham said. “We have some very good prospects and will be doing demos and sea trials as a result of this event.”

Singleton’s in-the-water showroom is located at Holiday Marina. The company also has a land-based sales facility on Holiday Road. The company sells Cobalt boats, Malibu, Harris Kayot pontoons, CorrectCraft and Regal.

Left: Artist Janssen Robinson hard at work creating a "live" rendering that was auctioned during the event.

MORE INFO: www.singletonmarinegroup.com

PHOTOS BY PAMELA A. KEENE

Left: The evening's attire was all white.

Right: Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Chauncey Davis is interviewed about the festivities as well as his charitable foundation.

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LANIER VIEWS FRONT & BACK. 397 feet on lake with dock never dry. Huge ranch home. Garage for motor home. See tour for lot info. Only $745,000. Tour at www.dickrunstadler.com.

MASSIVE LANIER VIEWS! Double slip dock and waterside approximately 20’ x 40’ concrete and sand patio.

Custom A-frame built in 2006. $794,850. For Lease $2500 mo. furnished. Tour at www.dickrunstadler.com.

I am excited to announce that after over 24 years with a major real estate company, I have joined The Norton Agency!

I have been a boater for over 50 years and have owned, listed and sold lake front homes for over 40 years.

When selling or buying your next home, call Dick Runstadler at 678-384-4642. You’ll be glad you did! Keep smiling!

LANIER ON FLAT CREEK with dock. Garden paradise loaded with charm and extras. Close to I-985, very private. Great price - Only $594,850. Tour at www.dickrunstadler.com.

LANIER 4-SIDES BRICK RANCH with dock. $50K in upgrades in May 2010 including granite, paint, carpet.

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BEAUTIFUL LANIER RANCH on very level landscaped lot w/grass to water + private COE road. Quality dock w/party deck, lights on both decks, 2" Sprinkler pump for lawn and dock + permit for 32 x 32 dock. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, full basement, 3 car attached garage, 1st floor master bedroom + whirlpool tub. Very open and bright. Owner/Agent priced low as new home is ready. Most furnishings for sale.

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Sailing Club Events 2010 SAILING EVENTS ON LAKE LANIER Club Event Day Date

Club

AUGUST AISC BF AISC BF AISC BF/SSC AISC BF

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Lake Lanier Association looking for new executive director

Vicki Barnhorst takes position with West Coast company

By Pamela A. Keene For nearly 10 years, she was the executive director of the Lake Lanier Association, but in late June, Vicki Barnhorst reluctantly left her job with the association to move to California. For Barnhorst, the relocation is a homecoming of

sorts. She is now working for Forever Resorts in marketing, promotions, event management and administration, returning to the company after nearly 15 years at Lake Lanier.

“Vicki will certainly be missed by all of us on the board and I’m sure all of our members,” said Jackie Joseph, president of the association. "We have seen the association grow and flourish under her care and it will be difficult to find Atlanta’s Boating Club a replacement to fill her shoes.”

The association has been interviewing for a new executive director for the past eight weeks and plans to make an announcement soon as to who will fill the position. “The interview process has been thorough with many good Free vessel safety checks, candidates, but we are at the end of the process and will be naming our boating safety courses, new executive director within raft-ups, cruises, weeks,” said Val Perry, executive vice president of the association. extensive boater education curriculum During Barnhorst’s time with

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Additionally, she has been the driving force behind Shore Sweep, working closely with the more than 1,000 volunteers who turn out each year to collect garbage and trash from the shores of the lake.

“Without Vicki to organize, work with volunteers, find money from sponsors and in-kind donations, we couldn’t have done half as much with Shore Sweep every year,” said Bonny Putney, who has worked closely with Barnhorst

over the years. “Especially during the drought, we never would have collected the 100 tons of trash with Shore Sweep and the other lake clean-ups while the water was low.

She is truly a gem.”

Barnhorst, a native of Great Britain, moved to Lanier with her husband Phil in the early 1990s to work for Forever Resorts’ location on the lake. She and Phil had met while both were working with the company on the St. John’s River in Florida. She spent a number of years of her career working in hospitality both domestically and abroad.

“It seems in some ways like I’ve come full circle,” Barnhorst said.

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Hiline Golf Carts gets new location; expands offerings, changes name

By Pamela A. Keene Hiline Golf Carts has moved to a location and taken on SeaDoo in its expansion to Hiline Golf Carts and Powersports. The company, founded in 2005, is now located at 5835 Holiday Rd., just a few doors down from its former store front.

The company sells EZGO, Fairplay, Columbia and Tomberlin golf carts, as well as ATVs, motor scooters and SeaDoos. It services all brands of golf carts, PWC and other related items. The company also carries Anderson trailers for golf carts and larger vehicles, including car haulers, landscape, utility and dump trailers. The store also sells streetlegal carts with lights and the other necessary equipment.

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Triathlons top summer activity at Georgia lakes

By Jane Harrison Georgia lakes have long been cherished by boaters and anglers who seek recreation, solace and bounty of their waters. In recent years, a different kind of aqua and land creature has been making waves from the cool blue of Lake Chatuge in extreme North Georgia to big, deep Lake Lanier and down to warm, green Robin’s Lake at Callaway Gardens.

Triathletes are taking to Georgia lakes by the thousands. In North Georgia alone this year, swim-bike-run enthusiasts could mark their calendars for more than dozen triathlons from June through October. Those who still want to get in a triathlon before the water cools down for the season have more than eight to choose from.

(See Outdoor Activity Calendar).

Andy Griffen of Gainesville is one of more than 4,550 Georgians (according to USA Triathlon membership statistics) who have chosen to join the multisport crowd. The nine-time triathlon participant started racing a year and a half ago after he decided to do something about his physical fitness.

“I decided I wanted to get in shape and live a healthier life,” said

Griffen, who lost 60 pounds while training. He puts in 10 hours a week swimming, bicycling and running. He anticipates his regimen will ready him for next June’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, a 1.5-mile swim, 25-mile bike ride, and 7.5- mile run centered around the infamous former San Francisco Bay prison.

Griffen joined about 40 people attending the July gathering of the Fit2Tri triathlon club in Gainesville. The club’s inaugural meeting in December attracted about 150 Lake Lanier area residents to the Fit2Tri Triathletes Superstore on Thompson Bridge Road.

Each month the store plays host to a diverse population of triathletes, from hard core Ironmen to those seeking their initial baptism into sprint triathlons. They share race stories, plan group runs, bikes and swims, and get advice from featured speakers about nutrition and training. Cold beer, bottled water, healthy sandwich wraps, tortilla chips and sometimes, brownies, are on hand to fuel conversation and hard working bodies.

Mark and Lisa Grogan opened the store to fill a niche formerly va-

cant in northeast Georgia. “(Triathlon) is a great sport. I knew we didn’t have (a store) like this in Gainesville,” said Mark Grogan, an avid cyclist who got into triathlons years ago.

“My first (triathlon) got me excited about doing another. It’s a lifestyle that gets into you and never leaves,” he said.

Denise Novicki concurs. “I got bitten by the bug to swim, bike and run,” said the Jefferson resident, who is in her third year of organizing triathlons to raise funds for research into a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Her Tri2Remember organization, which partners with the Fit2Tri store and club, planned three triathlons this season, the last of which is coming up in September at Laurel Park.

The Laurel Park Tri2Remember Sprint Triathlon, featuring a 400meter swim, 14-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run, capped at 600 participants last year and is expected to fill up again. It is directed by Georgia Multisports Productions, LLC, which planned 15 triathlons statewide May through October.

The newest addition to Georgia Multisports’ triathlon calendar, Tri the Mountains Sprint Triathlon, at

42K-bike, 10K-run. 8 a.m. Sept. 11, Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Individual $85 online by Sept. 1, $105 AQUA ACTIVITIES: after; relay $125/$145; add $5 for mail-in.

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Triathlon, Hiawassee. .8-mile swim, 24Tri2Remember, Gainesville. 400-meter mile bike, 4-mile run. 8 a.m. Aug. 7, Geor- swim, 14-mile bike, 5K-run. 7:30 a.m. gia Mountain Fairgrounds, 3499 Highway Sept. 18, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland 76W. $75 individual, $110 relay. www.acHwy. Registration $80 online by Sept. 1, tive.com, www.thebeastoftheeast.net. $100 online after; $85 postmarked by Sept.

Summer Sizzler Sprint Triathlon, Hi1, $105 after. No race day registration. awassee. .4-mile swim, 13-mile bike, 2www.gamultisports.com, jim@gamultimile run. 8 a.m. Aug. 8, Georgia Mountain sports.com, dnovicki@tri2remember.com.

Fairgrounds, 3499 Highway 76W. $75 indiLake Lanier Islands Triathlon, Buford. vidual, $110 relay. www.active.com, 400-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 5K-run. 7:30 www.thebeastoftheeast.net. a.m. Oct. 3, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Just Tri It, Gainesville. 500-yard swim, 7000 Holiday Rd. Registration $75 online 20K-bike, 5K-run; youth triathlon, 100by Sept. 24, $95 online after; $80 postyard pool swim, 3-mile bike, ?-mile run. marked by Sept. 24, $100 after. No race day Adult triathlon, 7:30, youth 9:30 a.m. Aug. registration. www.gamultisports.com, 21, Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 jim@gamultisports.com.

Club Dr. Adults $65 by July 19, $80 after; Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, youth $30/$40. Limited to 300 adults.

Gainesville. See Olympic Venue pages for www.habitathallcounty.org, 678 450-5998. paddling and rowing activities.

Tri Toccoa YMCA Sprint Triathlon, NOTE: Triathlons fill up quickly. Early Toccoa. 500-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 5Kregistration is recommended. run, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 28, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, 8496 Lake Louise Rd. GROUNDED PURSUITS: $60 individual, $120 relay; discounts for ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group bicycle USAT members. www.active.com, 706 rides 7 a.m. Saturdays & Sundays, Corinth 282-0456.

Baptist Church, 3590 Thompson Bridge Tri to Beat Cancer, Athens. 400-yard Rd.; 6 p.m. Thursdays, Dewberry Baptist swim, 16-mile bike, 5K-run. 7 a.m. Aug. Church, intersection of Clarks Bridge and 29, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Glade Farm roads. www.isicycling.com, Rd. Individual $80 online by Aug. 11, $90 678 231-0417. after; relay $110/$140; add $5 for mail-in.

Falcon 5K, Flowery Branch. 8 a.m. Aug. www.gamultisports.com, www.active.com. 7, Flowery Branch High School Stadium, Tugaloo Triathlon, Lavonia. 1.5K-swim, 6603 Spout Springs Rd. $20 by Aug. 5, $25

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Lake Blue Ridge July 25 encompassed the aspects that keep triathletes coming back: a well-planned event, a hospitable local population, and great post-race food.

Plus, it offered one of the most scenic triathlon settings in the state.

The 600-meter swim in lovely Lake Blue Ridge appeared, from the water, to be rimmed by mountains. A rolling 18-mile bike ride followed a ribbon of sparsely traveled old state highway over Blue Ridge dam and past fields of crops ripening under the foothills. The 3.1-mile run ended right in the middle of town, where local folks and race sponsors cheered finish-

ers and served up pasta salad, gazpacho, barbecue and fried apple pies. This triathlete will be back next year, as will hundreds of others who were there and who will find out about it.

Beginner or experienced triathletes seeking a similar setting can trek up to Hiawassee in August or just across the North Carolina line in late September for triathlons organized by the Great Smoky Mountain Triathlon Club. Sprint and international distance triathlons in and around Lake Chatuge offer picturesque and challenging courses.

See Triathlon, page 58

Triathlon by the Numbers 133,000 19,060 4,550 9

USA Triathlon annual members in 2010 USA Triathlon annual members in 2009 Georgia USA Triathlon annual members Georgia ranks 9th in the nation in USAT membership 3,115 Triathlons events in the nation in 2009 2.4, 112, 26.2 Miles of swimming, biking and running in Ironman Triathlon .9, 24.8, 6.2 Miles of swimming, biking and running in International Distance Triathlon* 1974 First modern triathlon, organized

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Fit2Tri Triathlon Club, Gainesville. 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Fit2Tri, 1292 Thompson Bridge Rd. www.fit2triusa.com, 770 5322453.

Summer’s End 5000, Winder. 1-mile 7:30 a.m., 5K 8 a.m. Aug. 14, Winder-Barrow Chamber of Commerce, Railroad St. $20 by Aug. 7, $25 after. www.active.com, 706 680-7223.

Bulldog Dash, Suwanee. 5K 8 a.m., fun run 8:45 a.m. Aug. 14, North Gwinnett High School Stadium, 20 Level Creek Rd. $22 by Aug. 12, $25 after. www.active.com, 678 482-6519.

Witch’s Head Excursion, Tallulah Falls.

Guided hike to bottom of dam to view Witch’s Head Rock. Bring water, lunch, proper footwear. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 14, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Georgia State Championship Series Mountain Bike Racing, Helen. Series racing for children through experts, gates open 8 a.m., kids’ race 8:30 a.m., riders’ meeting 9:15 Aug. 15, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. 356. Fees $25-$30; $50 team. www.active.com, www.goneriding.com Youth Fishing Day at Buck Shoals, Helen. Children accompanied by adult can fish in stocked lake. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 21. Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. Call for directions to Buck Shoals. www.gastateparks.org, 706 878-3087.

Gold Fever, Helen. Hike Martin Mine Trail, learn history of Smithgall Woods

gold mining. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 21, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 8783087.

Totally Running 5K, Cumming. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 21, The Shoppes at Brannon Crossing, 405 Peachtree Pkwy. $20 by Aug. 12, $25 after. www.active.com, 678 4910639.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led hike into the gorge, 8:30 -10:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Wilderness Survival Weekend, Dawsonville. Classes teach basic outdoor survival skills, suitable for families.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28 & 29, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 2651969.

Chainbuster Productions 12/6 hour Mountain Bike Race, Grayson. 10 a.m.

Aug. 28. Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy. Individual 6-hr. $50, 12-hr. $60, teams $100-$200. www.active.com, www.chainbusterracing.org.

Coach Mike’s Health Run XC 5K, Athens. 5K 8 a.m., 1-mile 9 a.m., Aug. 28, Athens YMCA, 915 Hawthorne Ave. $15

by Aug. 14, $20 after. www.active.com, 706 680-7223.

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LAKESIDE LIVING • Mobile District’s work extends around the world

By Lisa Coghlan Mobile District Deputy Public Affairs Officer There’s more to the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ Mobile District than managing the various river basins that include Lake Lanier and Allatoona Lake.

Did you know Coghlan that the Mobile District is providing reach-back support for projects in Iraq and Afghanistan? That the Mobile District has been deployed to work on the Gulf Oil Spill?

That the district is also involved in building four FourStar Headquarters for the Army throughout the Southeast?

The Mobile District has both civil works and military missions throughout the Southeastern United States and in Central and South America.

The district’s military mission is in support of U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy installations located in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This work includes design and construction management for a multitude of different types of facilities such as medical centers, dormitories, aircraft facilities, sewage treatment plants, gymnasiums, and family housing. The Corps also provides engineering studies and other technical assistance such as master planning, environmental management and real estate support.

Additionally the Mobile District is also the engineer support organization for the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Southern Command providing a multitude of engineering services to further the nation’s international objectives. The district also provides engineering, environmental and humanitarian support to various nations and organizations throughout Central and South America.

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A monthly report for those who live on the lake

Spring trends in lake home sales

By Bev Knight For those who follow the Lake Lanier real estate market, it’s definitely a challenge to filter through all the mixed news on the economy and determine how it relates to us.

Do the national trends apply to our area? Are we seeing the same percentage of foreclosures? Did the end of the drought help the lake market? Are the mortgage trends helping or hurting our buyers?

Here are some answers to ease your mind.

Second quarter lake sales As you can see in the following chart, most of the news is very encouraging. In the second quarter of 2010, 63 Lanier houses with docks were sold. That puts us almost to the level of the 2007 market peak which had 65 lake closings and exponentially above 2009 which saw just 27 sales in the same period. In fact, in all of 2009, only 138 lake houses with docks were sold. We could easily double or triple that number in 2010.

Not surprisingly, the average sales price is down to $444,000, a significant decrease from the 2009 level of $506,000. Many sellers responded to the difficult market by drastically lowering their prices.

Most buyers are still looking for bargain-priced homes, and they are finding better houses in the lower ranges.

However, we did see a substantial increase in the number of houses sold in the jumbo category this quarter. (A jumbo loan is 20 percent down plus a $417,000 loan which adds up to around $520,000 sales price, or anything above that.)

There were 15 sales in that range, a 50 percent increase over last year.

The average days-on-market before the sale was 121 – still high but way down from last year’s discouraging figure of 188.

The percentage of list price to sales price is back up to 91 percent which is about average for a normal year. You can see on the chart that 2007 was extremely competi-

tive resulting in stronger offers, and 2009 was clearly a buyers’ market producing lower sales prices.

Foreclosures and short sales Distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales) continue to impact our home values. Of the 63 lake homes sold in the spring, 15 were either foreclosures or short sales. Because these bargainpriced properties affect buyers’ expectations, most of the other non-distressed homes that sold were priced very aggressively to compete. Of the 500-plus lake homes currently on the market, only four percent are distressed; but, you can be sure that those homes will be at the top of most buyers’ lists. Everyone is looking for a bargain right now, and buyers assume that a foreclosure or short sale will always be the best deal.

That’s not necessarily true and as they discover the hassles of working with an institution on these transactions, that category may

lose a little of its luster.

Great news on mortgages According to Lou Sarris, mortgage consultant for SunTrust, mortgage rates are at fantastic levels – at or near record lows. For lake home buyers who could not get financing in the past two years, Sarris says that jumbo loans are back, and the rates are much more affordable.

Because mortgage insurance companies will no longer insure jumbo loans, buyers have to put 20 percent down on the house, but, the rates are closer to those for nonjumbo loans than they’ve been in years. To qualify, you should be fine if you have a 720 credit score; but buyers with money in the bank, a steady job and a score between 680 and 720 also have a good shot at getting that jumbo loan. We’re even seeing construction-to-permanent and vacation-home loans again. These are all definite improvements over the past two See Trends, page 55

Top dressing gives lawn a ‘new lease on life’ About this time of year, even though we’ve had our normal amount of rainfall, your lawn may be looking a bit rough for wear.

Maybe you’ve got sections with little or no grass, brown spots or dips in the contour that look rough.

Now’s the time to consider top dressing, especially if you’ve got warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda, Zoysia or Centipede. For cool-season Fescue, top dress in the spring or fall.

“The best time to top-dress is in the active growing season,” said Charlie King, owner of King Green and member of the Metro Atlanta Lawn and Turf Association of Northeast Georgia. “It’s an excellent way to improve the look and health of your lawn.”

Top dressing adds a layer of sand or organic materials to the lawn, helping improve the soil and the growing conditions. The

Pamela A. Keene The Dirt on Gardening MORE INFO: pam@lakesidenews.com process is straightforward. First, the lawn is aerated to create holes in the turf so that thatch and the hard soil are broken up. Then a thin layer of sand is applied to fill the holes and cover the rest of the lawn. Be cautious about putting too much sand over the lawn and don’t leave any patches of sand that bury the existing grass.

“Putting a thin layer of sand on thatch helps it decompose better,”

King said. “Thatch can certainly affect the health of your lawn and this is a good way to help reduce thatching, which can build up over repeated mowings if clippings aren’t bagged.” Professionals recommend immediate fertilization as well to stimulate growth.

Typically, for a well-maintained lawn, top dressing is necessary only every two or three years. Top dressing is a very effective way to rehabilitate lawns that may be spotty or have bald patches. If the turf gets scalped in places during mowing, top dressing can also help bring up the level of low spots. In these cases, once a year for a couple of years will bring good results, King said.

There are many kinds of materials that can be used to top dress.

Most turf professionals choose a US Golf Association-grade sand, the same that’s used on golf

courses. “Sand is graded according to shape and size of the particles,” King said. “It’s not as effective with lower-grade sand or silt.”

One ton per 1,000 square feet is the optimum rate of application.

Professionals use specialized machinery to top dress; however, homeowners can do so by hand, using shovels, flat rakes and other garden tools. Just be careful not to over dress.

For more information about turf and landscape care, visit www.kinggreen.com.

Pamela A. Keene has been an avid gardener since she was a youngster in Florida, and has mastered the tough Georgia soils at her Flowery Branch home.

She’s also the regular gardening columnist for Athens Magazine.

Through her monthly column in Lakeside, she shares her gardening knowledge.

About this section Lakeside offers this monthly two-page section specifically for those living on Lake Lanier.

Lakeside Living offers regular columnists offering the latest news concerning shoreline management to caring for your lakeside home. We'll also have the latest news about lake communities, subdivisions and other related growth topics.

As always, if you have comments or suggestions, give us a call at 770 287-1444 or email: lakesidenews@mindspring.com.

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• LAKESIDE LIVING

Increase your outdoor living space to get ready for cooler weather

By Pamela A. Keene With record-setting temperatures and a summer with little or no rainfall, the thought of enjoying outdoor space is probably not a priority, but as the weather cools and the leaves change color, outdoors is the place to be. Whether you’re enjoying a patio, screened porch, sunroom or deck, the fall is the best time of year to be outdoors.

Maximizing patios, decks A patio or deck in full sun can become hot pretty quickly, but there are ways to enhance these areas without breaking your budget. Build a pergola – an overhead system of beams and posts – that can break up the direct sun.

You can hang plants from the beams. Just be sure to keep them

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watered.

You can build a shed-type roof over a patio by connecting it to an outside wall of your house, as long as you’ve angled it to allow for proper drainage of rain. Keep it free of leaves that will block out light but will also encourage moss or fungus growth.

This fall is the time to plant fast-growing trees, such as maples or Yoshino cherries that can also provide relief from direct sunlight.

After a couple of years, the trees will give you a natural canopy of shade.

If you want to use your patio in

A screen porch or pergola offers increased outdoor living space.

the winter, consider an outdoor fire pit or portable chimenea. Many box retailers and home improvement stores have already begun stocking them in anticipation of the cooler weather.

Screened porches Screened porches earn their keep it the spring and fall when the breezes and lower temperatures make them livable. They’re a shelter from bugs, but they can be a haven for pollen and dust.

Think about using ventilation fans that blow outward to create air-flow without bringing in layers of pollen. Installing them toward the ceiling will help pull the hotter upper air out of the room. Then, put ceiling fans to work to circulate the air inside. This combination can create a very pleasant environment that can be enjoyed rain or shine.

Sunroom – all year long Sunrooms along Lake Lanier live up to their reputations of adding value and livable space.

With all the design options available, a sunroom can become the center of home entertaining or a quiet retreat. Nestled among tall trees, the filtered light coming into a sunroom can brighten a home and provide the feeling of being outdoors without the humidity, heat and insects.

They can be built on an existing deck or poured concrete patio. Depending on the type of windows you choose, you can even add

• Trends Continued from Page 54 years.

General observations Luxury homes: We’re seeing an increase in buyers looking at luxury homes. There were several homes over $1 million sold this spring, and showings are on the rise.

Sellers fed up: Sellers have lowered their prices so much, they often reject the really low offers without countering. It’s still a buyer’s market, but the sellers who have survived this long are becoming less tolerant of the bargain hunters.

Fixer-uppers back in the mix: We’re getting calls for fixer-uppers, something we didn’t see much of in the past few years.

They do, however, have to be priced very competitively.

Depth still matters: Buyers are still focused on the depth of the

water, but several shallow-water homes sold this past quarter. It will help when Google and others update their satellite pictures. Right now, they reflect the peak of the drought which definitely scares away buyers.

There are approximately 60 lake houses under contract (as of mid-July), so we expect the rest of the summer lake sales to be strong.

Still looking for bargains: No doubt, buyers will continue to shop

for bargains through the end of this year. Houses listed at the top of their value range may continue to languish on the market. About one in 10 lake houses will sell, so the successful ones will probably be the best value available in that price range.

Bev Knight is a Lake Lanier Specialist with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. Visit her blog at www.lanierrealestateblog.com.

Statistics were derived from FMLS.

Second quarter lake home stats 2007

2008

(peak)

Number sold Average sales price (in thousands) Average days on market Percent list to sales price

2009

2010

(worst)

65 $638

39 $577

27 $506

63 $444

96 95%

99 93%

188 89%

121 91% Source: FMLS

heating and air-conditioning fairly efficiently. Remember that ceiling fans work wonders for moving air around inside.

If you want to enjoy the sun room all winter, consider adding a wood-burning stove. Make sure it’s rated to be used in a sunroom.

Contractors can help To find the right professional for extending your outdoor living space, ask friends and family members for referrals. Check references, but also by talk with the contractor and ask questions. Is the contractor insured, bonded? How long has he/she been in the busi-

ness? Also ask for references, but remember that no contractor in his right mind is going to suggest you call a customer who will give a negative reference.

The building business is continuing to be slow, so you should be able to get competitively structured bids from two to three contractors before making a decision.

Whatever you choose to do, follow your instincts about which one to hire. Don’t make your decision on price alone. After all, if you do this project right, you’ll have wonderful outdoor living space to enjoy for years to come.

• COE

Continued from page 54 Fla.; Southern Command SOUTHCOM, Miami, Fla.; Army Materiel Command, Huntsville, Ala. Gulf oil spill and other support As the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history continues to unfold in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mobile District is providing technical, regulatory and navigation expertise or any other required support from within our core competencies.

Mobile District has issued a number of permits under emergency procedures with more pending. Mobile District has deployed liaisons to the Coast Guard Incident Command Centers in Mobile, Ala. The Mobile District has currently 16 civilian volunteers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq supporting Overseas Contingency Operations. Mobile District stands ready to assist our great nation by providing timely engineering expertise.

Mobile District supports various other agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Environmental Protection Agency through our Support for Others program.

Birds-eye view of Mobile District Established in 1815, the Mobile District’s civil works mission now covers more than 96,000 square miles in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. It includes all river, harbor and flood control works within the drainage basins of six major river systems.

The Corps’ civil works mis-

sion includes navigation with five major inland waterways with more than 2,200 miles of inland navigation, seven deepwater harbors and 21 shallowdraft ports; flood control with more than 67 projects that have prevented in excess of $200 million in flood damages over the past 10 years; eight hydropower facilities generating two billion kilowatts of electricity and returning $23 million to the U.S. Treasury; one of the largest recreation programs in the federal government with 27 lakes and 464 recreation and nature areas averaging over 28 million visits a year and water supply for municipalities, industry and irrigation.

Mobile has also been designated the Tactical Support Center for the Corps providing emergency response to all natural and man-made disasters. The district’s preparation to respond to natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and tornados, has allowed us the opportunity to develop an exceptional team of experts and the support equipment they need to respond in an emergency.

Additionally, the Corps has developed an exceptional environmental program providing ecosystem restoration; shoreline protection and restoration; beneficial use of dredged material; regional sediment management and aquatic system restoration and development.

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ASPS hosts visitors from South Carolina; enjoys Aquapalooza

By Lisa Beers What a fun and busy month it has been for the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron! At our General Membership meeting we listened to one couple’s adventure around the Great Loop, we enjoyed Aquapalooza together, and played host to the Lake Murray, SC Power Squadron.

Our July General Membership meeting was packed with members, guests and visitors, and proved to be highly educational and entertaining. Don and Ruth Donovan gave a presentation on their one year and two week long trip around the Great Loop.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with what the “Great Loop” is, don’t worry, a few of us in attendance didn’t know either when the night began. Don and Ruth set out from Savannah and traveled north up the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) to New York. There, the couple beheld Lady Liberty up close and personal from their vessel, what a treat! Next they traveled inland into Canada, then down Lake Michigan and onto the Ohio, Tennessee and Mississippi rivers until they reached the Gulf of Mexico. Following Atlantic and intra-

Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron coastal waters they rounded the southern tip of Florida and made their way back to their starting point.

The presentation included photos from the trip, and also wonderful information on what it is like to plan and take a trip this long. Don discussed trip planning, managing expenses, how to get around in the towns you visit along the way, even what to do about your household bills and logistics while gone.

We thank Don and Ruth so much for sharing their adventure!

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for August 12 and will feature a presentation by TowBoat/US Lake Lanier. Come on out as our guest and hear what we’re sure will be plenty of funny and educational stories of what not to do! See our website at www.atlantasboatingclub.com for more

details and to RSVP. The weekend of July 16-18 did not have the most promising weather forecast, but happily we had nice weather for most of our activities. Some of our members went out to Sunset Cove on Friday night to raft up for Aquapalooza.

Meanwhile, other members spent their Friday evening welcoming our neighbors from the Lake Murray Power Squadron to our gorgeous Lake Lanier with hors d’oeuvres and dinner at Hideaway Bay Marina.

On Saturday, members of both squadrons enjoyed our time together swimming, sharing good food, and enjoying beach activities like hula hooping at Sunset Cove.

It was terrific to meet other power squadron members from Lake Murray and get to spend time enjoying the water and getting to know one another better.

Our next planned raft-up will be August 28 and will feature water sport activities for the brave and water sport viewing for the timid.

Visit our website to contact us for more details about how you can join in this event.

The ASPS will also offer our next Boat Smart Boating Basics

A scene from this year's Aquapalooza at Lake Lanier.

class on August 21. This class is intended for the public and covers boat handling such as docking and trailering, safety equipment and procedures, navigation basics (the rules of the road), and boat types and terminology. The class is being offered at the Army Corp of Engineer’s Lanier Project Management office in Buford from 8:30 until 5:30. There is a small fee to cover expenses and family member may share. Visit www.atlantasboatingclub.com for more details and to register.

If you are interested in more advanced boating education, the ASPS offers these classes in the

fall and winter for members. Our next series will start September 16 and will include Seamanship, Advanced Piloting, Navigation, and Marine Electronics classes. If you are interested in learning more about our advanced boating courses, or how you can attend one of our upcoming sessions, please visit our website www.atlantasboatingclub.com.

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September’s second annual Lake Lanier Striper Club Fun Fest sells out

By Pamela A. Keene Lake Lanier’s largest virtual fishing tournament is already sold out, even with organizers increasing the capacity over last year. This year, 60 boats with four-person teams will compete in the Lake

Lanier Striper Club’s Fun Fest, using the latest virtual technology to measure the fish.

The weigh-in event, with music, food and activities, will be held at Lake Lanier Islands Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 11 and is open

to the public. Last year’s Fun Fest was the first-ever open fishing competition on Lanier with results determined by a virtual weighin/measurements for the catchand-release program.

“Our goal was to measure the

Second annual poker run raises funds for charity Pirates of Lanier Castaways Poker Run set for early September

By Pamela A. Keene The pirates are back with this year’s Pirates of Lanier Castaways Poker Run on Saturday, September 11, with proceeds going to Camp Sunshine and Children of Fallen Soldiers. The event, presented by Lanier Partners of North Georgia Inc., will be hosted at Holiday Marina.

The event begins with the Friday night, Sept. 10, Captains’ Party at Holiday. The Castaways Poker Run starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday from various locations around the lake.

“Each participant will be able to start from their home marina or boat launch site,” said Derek Dugan with Lanier Partners of North Georgia. “This is a fun event that’s sure to sell out.”

The closing awards ceremony

and celebration will also be held at Holiday Marina.

Funds raised will go to “Camp Sunshine,” a Georgia children’s camp program that offers an infusion of love, support, fun, acceptance and hope for children with cancer, and to the “Children of Fallen Soldiers" providing financial assistance to surviving children and spouses of U.S. military service members who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

There will be a limit of 200 boats allowed to register for this poker run. Boat classes will include performance, pontoons, ski, and cruiser style boats.

Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly in Pirate attire since each boat and crew will have the opportunity to receive great

prizes and giveaways for “Best Dressed Crew-Admirals Ahoy,” “Worst Dressed Crew-Gilligan’s Grunge,” “Best Decorated BoatPride of the Fleet” and “Worst Decorated Boat-Shipwrecked Sallys.”

Lanier Partners of North Georgia Inc., founded in 2010, is dedicated to helping families in need throughout the Atlanta area. It is a nonprofit corporation.

Entry fees for Pirates of LanierCastaways Poker Run will be $75 per boat, with extra hands available for $25 each.

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fish with certified measurement boards then get them back into the water as quickly as possible,” said Dan Saknini, this year’s event chair. “The event was so popular that we increased our numbers to 60 boats and we’re already sold out.”

“This event provides the Lanier Striper Club with a great opportunity to promote conservation of our natural resources and to expose more individuals to the sport of fishing,” said Buck Cannon, president of the Lanier Striper Club.

The club was formed in 2000.

Its 50-plus members are dedicated to promoting fellowship, conserva-

tion and education among Lanier striped bass anglers. Committed to being “green,” in 2008, the Lanier Striper Club saved 3,000 pounds of fish; fish caught are put back into the lake whenever possible.

This year’s Fun Fest is made possible through event sponsors that include: Presenting Sponsors AT&T, Samsung, Pantech and ZTE; Hosting Sponsor Huawei and Supporting Sponsors Nokia, LG, Motorola, Palm, RIM, Sony Ericsson and HTC. MORE INFO: www.lakelanierstriperclub.com

• Triathlon Continued from Page 52 Those wanting a taste of Lake Lanier, softly undulating North Hall bike routes, and a tough hill run through the Chattahoochee Country Club or a jaunt through one of Gainesville’s favorite parks may rush to register for the Aug. 21 Come Tri It or the September 18 Tri2Remember at

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But, be warned: none are for the untrained. And baptism in triathlon can lead to a spiritual and physical craving for more triathlons.

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Mountain memories at LaPrade’s Fish Camp During their courtship, my parents would travel the dusty summer roads of the 1920s on dates from Cornelia to the shores of beautiful Lake Burton. Along with other young people of that time, Mom and Dad would often stop at noon to sample the wonderful country cuisine at LaPrade’s Fish Camp.

Around the turn of the 20th century, Mr. John LaPrade purchased 600 acres of land near the community of Burton, Ga. Georgia Power Electrical Company was building Lake Burton as a power supply to harness the Tallulah River, so Mr. LaPrade built the camp to house and feed the lake’s engineers and workers.

When Lake Burton was completed and filled in 1925, LaPrade’s became an excellent fishing retreat, and eventually evolved into a rustic mountain resort where Georgia families traditionally came to enjoy fresh mountain air, quiet picturesque surroundings, and good home cooking away from the crowded and noisy cities.

The mountain tradition of dining and living was experienced at LaPrade’s Camp through the ownerships of Mr. John, his son Buford LaPrade, and the Nichols family, who ran the camp and restaurant from 1972 to 2002. Then, LaPrade’s investors bought it and planned a residential and commercial development. Following a financial loss of 50 of the original 91 acres by foreclosure in November of 2004 and a mysterious fire that destroyed the famous restaurant on the morning of Mother’s Day 2005, they decided to sell. The LaPrade’s Marina LLC was

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Enjoying a carriage ride in Helen (above) and the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls (right).

Bill Vanderford Travel Editor

MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com formed and purchased the property in March of 2006. It consists of 12 acres and 1,950 feet of frontage along Lake Burton, with an additional 30 acres located directly across Highway 197. Currently LaPrade’s has a newly completed Adirondack style two-story building in a round log timber framed style. This main building houses the Lakeside Grill and Bar, Water’s Edge Restaurant and the marina store. Boat slips are available for rent; two fuel docks, a boat showroom, and a full service boat repair are also on site. Lastly, there is a beautiful Adirondack style pavilion with a stacked stone fireplace that can be rented for rehearsal dinners, weddings, family reunions, and birthday parties.

No doubt, the new LaPrade’s Marina facility is modern and beautiful, but many of us old timers miss the old restaurant. It was the length of four rooms and blended into a sloping, wooded hillside adjacent to Lake Burton.

The open dining room was furnished with boarding house style tables, and was one of the most popular eating and getaway places in the Georgia Mountains.

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

The Old LaPrade's Marina (above) and cottages at LaPrades (right).

Everyone sat elbow to elbow while passing heaping bowls and platters. It was family style eating, all you could eat, and at LaPrade’s, one didn’t count calories. The large platters included roasts, vegetables, fried chicken, slaw, dumplings, gravy, biscuits, cornbread, ham, sausage, eggs, cobblers, potatoes, rice, cakes, relishes, jams and jellies, just to mention a few, and it was all fresh.

In fact, all the vegetables and most of the pork and chicken came from the self-sufficient LaPrade’s farm, and many of the relishes and jams were “put up” in LaPrade’s kitchen.

The only catch to enjoying this feast was that you had to be there at scheduled seating times. Therefore, reservations were a smart idea.

Before each seating, the rocking chair porches were lined with people waiting. These folks included the “summer people” from nearby lakeside homes, local year-round residents, cabin guests, hikers, bikers, boaters, hungry vacationers from all over, and Atlantans who drove up for no other reason than to eat at LaPrade’s.

Rustic cabins were also available, but they had no phone or TV. As a cabin guest, however, three meals were included for about the cost of an ordinary budget motel without food. The spotless, rustic cabins were left over from the fishing camp days. They included the basics like bathroom, screened porch, quilts, home made furniture and linoleum-covered floors, but no kitchens.

The surrounding mountains still offer plenty of natural scenic beauty plus other attractions.

These include two nationally known hiking trails, (the Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail). Additionally, one can easily visit the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi, (Tallulah Gorge State Park,) or Georgia’s highest mountain with views of four states,

North Georgia mountain sunrise.

(Brasstown Bald) any of 13 waterfalls in Rabun County, and the Alpine village of Helen in one day, but the old LaPrade’s is gone forever.

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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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for tenants, 8 a.m. to sunset for visitors Phone: 770-967-6811 Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Thur.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri./Sat. Types of fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.37 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Cafe - Seasonal Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” tiki, sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

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

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Service/Dock, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available.

Types of fuel: Valvtect 93 Octane Marine Gas and Valvtec diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.69 premium; $3.15 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Additional amenities: Repair services. Free pump/portipotti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock, easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. The Houseboat Store has taken over the service dept & boat sales for Chris Craft, Formula, Startdust and Fantasy.

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

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: Mid-grade gas; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.59; $3.29 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.) On-site eatery: Sandwich Market - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, pita wrap.

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GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-536-2171 Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack cov. up to 25 feet, wet covered & uncovered to 80 feet.

Types of fuel: Philip 66, mid grade Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.59 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week) On-site eatery: Skogies (Seasonal Wed. thru Sun.) Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

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

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun. Phone: 770-887-5432 Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd, Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27 foot Store: Yes Types of fuel: Mid-grade, 89 octane Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.29 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA (Formerly Starboard Cove Marina) Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m., 7 days Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Web Site: www.HideawayBayMarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (472) Dry (150) Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.Thur.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Types of Fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.19 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.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 8:30 a.m.7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Phone: 770-945-7201 Location: 6900 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10): $3.89 premium; $3.59 un-

leaded; $3.29 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Dockside Grill - Seasonal Menu: Burgers, handcut/aged steaks, sandwiches, salads & seafood Phone: 770-945-2208 Security: 24 hour Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, Sea Tow. LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours.

Phone: 770-945-2884 Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr, Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24 hour gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: : (as of 7/27/10) $3.59, with 10 cents off a gallon, both regular and premium, for Boat US members.

Security: 24 hours Additional amenities: 24/hr Towing Service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Service Center-9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m., Sun. Phone: 770-887-5715 Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20-foot to 80-foot; covered, 24-foot to 50-foot totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (464) for up to 39 feet & 115 covered bay sheds to store boats on trailers Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: 87 octane; no ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.59 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24 hour self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga, 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Phone: 770-536-8599 Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncov-20-70 ft.; Cov-24-50 ft.; to include an exclusive 44 ft Sailboat Breakwater Dock.

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

Store: Ship Store Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Types of fuel: Regular with Valvtect Price of fuel: (as of 7/27/10) $3.57 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24 hours a day.

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern - Lunch, dinner and breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food.

Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor.

Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662.

Bullfrogs Bar & Grille - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Dockside Grill - Holiday Marina. Serving the same Docker burger that’s offered at Dockside Grill Café at Aqualand Marina.

Featuring hand-cut, aged steaks, full bar. Buford. B-3, 770 945-2208.

Dockside Grill Café - Offering full lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor café setting. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch.

Seasonal. C-3, 770-363-2318.

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

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

Skogies - Specializing in barbecue, seafood and American fare. Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Sun 11 am - 9 pm. Gainesville Marina, C-1, 678-450-1310.

Sunset Cove Beach Club - Sunset Cove is an open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can take in views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the large stacked stone fireplace at center stage. Guests are welcome to arrive by car or by boat. Complimentary boat slips at the adjoining dock will be available for boaters wishing to drop anchor and enjoy a sampling from the menu. By water, the restaurant is located between buoy numbers 7SC and 5SC. For more information, visit www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787 The Sunset Tiki Bar and Grill at Lake Lanier Islands - Features ribs, sandwiches, burgers, calamari, island shrimp and more.

B-3. Phone and hours will be established in early July. 12-slip dock is available for boaters.

Windows Restaurant - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier.

Provides a full breakfast buffet, and menu options, daily and special dining events every Saturday night throughout the season.

A Seafood Buffet begins in May on the first Saturday of each month, Beer-N-BBQ the second Saturday of each month, Cruise, Dine & Dance the third Saturday of each month and a wine tasting, food paring the fourth Saturday of each month. Visit www.lakelanierislands.com for details or reservations. Guests may arrive by boat or

car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

American Austin’s Steak and Seafood - Specialties include seafood, premium aged steaks and chops, baby-back ribs, chicken and pasta.

Open daily, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Cumming. A-3, 770-844-0902.

Café’n Crepes – Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner … “ultimate coffee and dessert experience.” Gainesville. C-2. 678-4506620.

Cocktail Cove - (in former Third Coast Grille location) on Holiday Road near Lake Lanier Islands. All-you-can-eat specials during week include shrimp, baby back ribs and crab legs. Casual dining, full bar. Buford. B3, 770-932-5000.

Collegiate - Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. Gainesville. C-2, 678-989-2280.

Foster House - Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 112:30, Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

Lake House Bar & Grille – Open for lunch and dinner offering appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads and pasta dishes complimented by baby-back ribs, stuffed pork chops and seafood selections. Located at 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3.

770-967-4979; www.lakehousebarngrill.com.

Norman’s Landing - Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian babyback ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce.

Cumming. Casual. A-3, 770-886-0100.

Oar House in Dahlonega - Specialties: hand-cut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. Reservations suggested. 706-864-9983.

PiZings Wings & Things Café – Spacious dining room & smoker friendly lounge serving wings (here or to go), salads, angus burgers, hot entrees & featuring prime rib dinner Fri. & Sat. Kids eat free Fri. & Sat. 4-7 p.m.

Open 7 days, 11 a.m. 4977 Friendship Rd. (Subway shopping center.) B-3, 678-7148760.

Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. G’ville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Third Coast Grille – On Friendship Road near Lake Lanier Islands, specializing in fresh fish, hand-cut steaks and ribs. Casual dining, full bar. Buford. B-3, 770-614-9508.

Tony's Gourmet Naked Dog – Hot dogs, wings, and subs, Take out only. Located at 5201 Browns Bridge Rd., Ste 5. C-2, 678 943-2867.

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

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southerninspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room, and

loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner Wed. thru Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Located on S. Chestatee St. 706482-2200. www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining 37 Main - a food/entertainment establishment inspired by Spanish tradition of tapassmall portions of appetizers-also featuring live music. Full bar. Open Tuesday-Saturday.

B-3, 770-614-7197.

Aqua Terra - European fusion cuisine served daily. Open for lunch, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; dinner hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

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

Corkscrew Café - Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner.

Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat.; noon-9 p.m., Sun. Reservations suggested. Located on 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

Grapes and Hops - Fine dining offering wine and food pairings featuring 2-oz. pours of three different wines with each entrée. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner 5-10 p.m., Brunch 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. Music on the patio Fri & Sat. Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-965-9145.

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

Scott’s on the Square - Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville square. C-2. 770-536-1111.

Sperata - Fine dining offering Mediterranean flare. Open for lunch and dinner.

Main Street. Buford. B-3, 678-546-9111.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes

from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. G’ville.

Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100 Old McDonald’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Buford. B-3, 770-945-3431.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe - Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian BiBa's Italian Restaurant - Featuring pasta, pizzas, salads, chicken, veal and seafood specialties. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. G'ville, C-2. 678450-1661.

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

Tom's Pizza - Features pizza, Calzones, appetizers and salads. Rabbitown, Oakwood, Flowery Branch. Both Oakwood and Flowery Branch deliver to marinas on southeast side of lake. Rabbitown, 770-287-7444; Oakwood 770-531-0322; Flowery Branch 770-967-1074.

Mexican La Cazuela - An Atlanta area landmark that’s expanded to two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. Cumming, 678947-0718, Buford, 770-614-6871.

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

Shogun - Japanese dining hibachi grill, $1 sushi everyday, open seven days week. Steak and sushi. Visit shogunatl.com for specials and coupon. Flowery Branch, 770 967-4100; Buford, 678 541-6000.

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I think the heat has harmed my brain The sun has liquefied my brain. Fortunately, I had my thimble with me and I was able to scoop up the drainage. It’s in the freezer congealing right now. But that’s not going to stop me from complaining.

I usually get in trouble when I complain about Georgia summers. I always thought it was protected under the First Amendment.

That, and the fact that carping about the weather has forever been a failsafe to be pulled out and dusted off during those awkward moments of idle chit-chat with a stranger.

But according to one of my readers a couple of years ago, I’m dead wrong. By the miracle of email, I was informed that the summer weather in Georgia was the envy of the entire planet, and if I didn’t like it, I could just pack up and go back to wherever I came from.

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needed to know. But shinnying up the family tree revealed more problems than I had bargained for.

Starting with my father’s side of the family, I’d always been told that our fore-bearers were French.

That fact placed me squarely in the cross-hairs of the ever so important debate over the patriotism of eating french fries. It gave me a queasy sort of Varsity feeling in the pit of my stomach.

But I think I gained something of a partial allowance for my cowardly ancestral lineage when I also learned that they were Huguenots, and that they were run out of France for their religious beliefs, eventually migrating here well before french fries were even invented.

I’m still looking for the First Huguenot Church of Gainesville to confirm my complete break from France. No luck so far.

Returning to the tree, I learned that my paternal grandmother was Scotch/Irish. And that some far distant relative arrived in this country by stowing away on a ship in a pickle barrel. Unfortunately, that finding seems to brand me the descendent of an “ill-eagle alien.”

Having inadvertently “out-ed” my questionable right to be in Georgia in the first place, I’ve since spent a lot of time examining federal law on such matters and trying to keep a low profile.

You know, avoiding the color green, disdaining potatoes, and stumbling drunkenly out of bars.

Hopeful that my mother’s side of the family might have gained citizenship by legal means, and thus offering me sanctuary at the nearest embassy, I quickly jumped over to her side of the pond, which I believe would have been the English side of the family – you know, all that “pip pip cheerio” stuff.

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Seeing either choice as a blind alley of deportation, I did pick up on a rumor that there might have been some Cherokee blood in the family. That opened the door to the intriguing possibility that I am, in fact, native and that everyone else is an interloper. Not only that, but I might own a casino as well.

More likely, though, it would appear that my bona fides don’t really derive from my family tree after all.

In the end, all my ancestors just bowed their heads to the work and morphed into AllAmerican Rednecks. And how did our necks get so red in the first place? July in Georgia, of course.

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

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

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Four exhibitions featured at Quinlan The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is presenting four simultaneous exhibitions from August 19 through October 11. Works by members of the Georgia Watercolor Society headline the two-month installation that also includes photography exhibitions by Carlton “Bob” Safford, Jill Ediger and Richard Ediger, and Pamela A. Keene, senior reporter for Lakeside News.

The 2010 Georgia Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition will take place in the main gallery of the center. Each of the photographers will have separate gallery space for their works.

The headlining show in the Jonathan Mansfield Gallery will showcase the Georgia Watercolor Society. The GWS was formed in March 1975 to advance the art of watercolor painting and contribute to the cultural atmosphere and standards of the state of Georgia. The show will feature portraits, landscapes, still life and abstracts and showcases the premier watercolor artists in Georgia.

“The World around Me” is the solo photography exhibition by Bob Safford. He began taking photos at age 12 while living in New York City. “I’ve spent my life with a deep interest in photography, learning from experience and reading and using a long parade of increasingly sophisticated cameras to where I now enjoy using a top of the line Canon digital single lens reflex,” he said.

“The replacement of film by digital imaging opened a whole new world to me as it

Canal Reflection in Italy by Pamela A. Keene. has given me the ability to do so many things with the images that come out of the camera, things I couldn’t do before because of time and skill constraints.” The artist has a self professed addiction to travel that he cites as his opportunity to photograph the people and things he encountered on his many journeys. He currently lives in retirement at Lanier Village Estates. This is his first solo exhibition at the Quinlan.

An exhibition of fine art photography by Jill Ediger and Richard Ediger entitled “Amalgam” will be on view in the Quinlan’s See Quinlan, page 78

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Music at Lake Lanier Islands features Elvis, Buffett tribute shows in August

By Pamela A. Keene Heavy-hitters are coming to Lake Lanier Islands on two dates in August. An Elvis Tribute featuring Mark Pitt will be presented on Aug. 14 at Sunset Cove as part of a day-long music extravaganza.

Then, in the final of the Legends at the Lake concert series, AIA Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band will be performing on Aug. 21 in the Islands’ Grand Hall. The Aug. 14 event is free; tickets for the AIA concert are $20 per person.

Bands will be playing from mid-afternoon until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Sunset Cove.

Special food items, including fried pickles and Memphis-style barbecue will be served. There will also be several contests, including an Elvis and Priscilla look-alike competition and another for the best sideburns. Mark Pitt will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, 71year-old blues guitar player backed by a 5-piece band.

Mark Pitt has been performing his Elvis Tribute Show professionally since 1990. His show is a Vegas-style concert featuring many of Elvis’ hits from the 1950s to 1970s.

The AIA Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band and an Elvis Tribute featuring Mark Pitt are coming to Lake Lanier Islands in August.

Pitt, a fan himself, portrays Elvis with a combination of voice, looks, moves, and currently owns 25 custom-designed jump suits created by B&K Enterprises and Gene Doucette, an original designer for Elvis himself.

Mark has performed for the Presidential Rally for former President George Bush with an attendance of approximately 10,000 people. Pitt has also performed at The Georgia Dome for 30,000 people, The Victory Party for State Representative Brooks P. Coleman, The Atlanta Falcons Organization and The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. Mark has performed weekly at Helen’s Remember When Theater for seven years, which was specifically built in 2001 for Mark’s show.

AIA, The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, will perform in the final Legends at the Lake Summer Concert on Saturday, August 21. Founded by Jeff Pike, the sixpiece band has been recognized as the official and original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.

By 1989 Pike had developed an enormous following in his hometown of Atlanta with his one man,

• Holcomb Continued from Page 29 Hospital for more than 20 years.

She earned her master’s of science at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she lived before coming to the metro Atlanta area. She began her career at Emory as supervisor of the laboratory, and as the program grew she became the “go to” person for all of the solid organ and stem-cell transplant coordinators. “Joan

loved her work and excelled at every aspect of her job,” said Howard Begel, PhD, co-director of HLA. “Her enthusiasm was contagious.”

Others at Emory also had praise for Holcomb. “She has always been compassionate of our transplant program. We learned from Joan that one should embrace whatever their passion may be.

Halloween and Mardi Gras were her favorite holidays; she loved decorating for the different holidays and often organized parties for the HLA laboratory.”

In lieu of flowers, her husband Dean Holcomb requests that donations be made in Joan’s name to the Flowery Branch United Methodist Church, 5212 Spring St., Flowery Branch.

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“The Colors of the World” is the title of the photography show featuring the works of Pamela Keene. A freelance writer, she has traveled extensively to Europe and shares her passion for color, scenics and people in this exhibition in the George and Anne Thomas Gallery of the Quinlan.

Pam’s work includes photographs of places and people in Italy, France, Greece and Kenya, in addition to scenes from Costa Rica and the United States. She also captures the essence of color through her dramatic close-ups of

flowers. “I see with my camera and believe in the purity of the image as it is photographed,” she said. “The keys to interesting photography are composition and the use of light and color, and my work reflects my commitment to the realism of everyday life.” This is Pam’s first solo exhibition at the Quinlan. She frequently participates in regional and local arts festivals and will show at Art in the Square on September 18 in Gainesville.

• Quinlan Continued from Page 76 Bailey Gallery. The combined work by this husband-and-wife team is a multifaceted blending of two distinct but compatible artistic visions. The journey taken by Amalgam will take the viewer through the cobbled streets of French villages, Zen-like gardens in the East Coast and the South, and on to unique views of the American West. While classical black and white images form the core of Jill and Richard’s work, a smaller body of vibrant color pieces will accentuate the amalgam theme of the exhibit. Jill and Richard divide their time between Atlanta and Dahlonega and are

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first-of-its kind tribute to Jimmy Buffett. In 1991 Jeff formed A1A. A year later A1A won a Margaritaville Records-sponsored Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest. As the first band ever to showcase a high-energy 4-hour concert composed of nothing except Buffett’s best songs spanning every era of his career, A1A became the only Tribute Band personally sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett.

A1A performs as a six piece

musical ensemble using the following instrumentation – three vocals, acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar, electric guitar, pan steel synthesizer guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards and harmonica.

The show will be held at the Islands’ Grand Hall. Tickets are $20 each and may be ordered online.

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Scarlett Auten’s love of pets spawns new business

By Pamela A. Keene Many people around Lake Lanier associate Scarlett Auten with Houseboats & Powerboats of Georgia, the boat brokerage she and her husband Tom have owned for more than a decade in Buford.

But there’s another side to Scarlett that includes dedication to the community and a love of animals.

Over the years, she’s been involved in the Buford Lanier Woman’s Club and Angel Flight Southeast services. Most recently, as a testament to her life before the lake, she has become involved in caring for animals. She has recently opened Picky Pet Sitters, a dog- and cat-sitting service.

“In all my years of owning pets, they’ve never had to stay in a kennel,” Scarlett said. “Now I want to offer these services to people in the area to have their pets cared for in their homes while they’re on vacation or out of town.”

Scarlett and Tom own two Australian Shepherds, but her background with caring for animals goes back about 30 years, when she was a trainer who also showed and bred Arabian horses on a national level. Her former stallion Baskafix II recently passed away at the age of 31. “I got him as a twoyear-old ... and over his lifetime he produced many championship offspring,” she said. She got out of the horse business in the late 1980s when she went to work with Lazy Days Houseboats as the company’s interior designer. “I’ve been in some sort of boating business ever since,” she said.

Over the years, Scarlett became a boat broker, specializing in preowned houseboats. She worked for a time as an affiliate of Sumerset Houseboats, both brokering and designing houseboat interiors. In 1999, she and Tom founded

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Houseboats & Powerboats of Georgia, which they still own.

Earlier this year, Scarlett decided to put her love of animals back to work and started Picky Pet Sitters. She goes to people’s homes to feed, walk and visit with pets when owners are out of town. The cost for the service depends on the extent of the visits and the time involved.

“I take care of dogs, cats and feathery friends, and each client is different with different needs,” she said. “I can administer their medications and provide basic animal care.”

Auten has been involved with several animal groups in recent years, including serving as a foster home for kittens for Pup and Cat Co. no-kill rescue, and being a member of Happy Tails pet therapy. She has recently joined the local chapter of Dixie Dock Dogs, a group that is working with the upcoming PetFest to benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter.

She’s also completed a Red Cross Dog CPR class to sharpen her skills in care-giving.

Picky Pet Sitters is an insured member of Pet Sitters Associates, a national organization of pet sitters.

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