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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Riding the wind and waves

Vol. 20 Issue 8

PIRATES OF LANIER POKER RUN 2014

If you’ve got the bug to sail, there’s no lack of opportunities on Lake Lanier. With five sailing clubs and three sailing schools, Lanier has one of the busiest and most popular inland sailing communities in the country. Page 58

Corps park lease agreement The Hall County Commission is interested in leasing two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks on Lake Lanier and would like to be considered in potential lease agreement for any other Corps-operated parks in the county. Page 18

Waterfalls and wine Rushing water as it cascades downward over rocks and the sheer pleasure of savoring the unique taste of homegrown North Georgia wines add to the excitement of visiting the waterfalls and wineries of White County. Page 64 Also inside: Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Powerboats lined up at Gainesville Marina to draw cards during the 2014 Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. Complete coverage, pages 32-33.

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Water Management Plan may be complete in fall 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 Steve Johnson Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.

By Jane Harrison ACF Stakeholders, Inc. may complete a private-backed, scientifically-based plan to bring a truce to tri-state water wars late this fall. The 56-member Governing Board recently agreed to spend the funds necessary to complete its Sustainable Water Management and continue drafting the final plan.

Governing Board members got their first look at the opening chapters of the plan during their June 24-25 meeting at Lakepoint Resort State Park in Eufaula, Ala. The Technical Oversight and Coordination Work Group, which is responsible for working most closely with the technical contractors in developing the draft, met in a closed session on June 25 and 26.

The organization moved to keep technical aspects of the plan confidential after Florida filed a federal lawsuit last year alleging Georgia is hoarding water from the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system. That suit, filed in U.S. Supreme Court in Oct. 2013, has been under review by the U.S. Solicitor General since March.

The Sustainable Water Man-

agement Plan has been the ACFS goal since its creation nearly five years ago. Technical contractors – Black & Veatch, Atkins Global and the Georgia Water Resources Institute at Georgia Tech – aim to finish the work this summer with the goal of finalizing the plan by late fall.

“I am looking forward to unveiling this year a Sustainable Water Management Plan that balances the needs of all the interests and stakeholders that rely on the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river basin,” Board Chairman Jim McClatchey said in a press release. “Though much has been accomplished, there is still a lot of work that must be done. I am confident that we will get there.”

Since 2009, ACFS, a grassroots organization that represents the spectrum of water interests throughout the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint (ACF) river basin, has been working toward the plan based on science, good data and consensus. The group has raised over $1.6 million to accumulate and model the data necessary to develop a consensus-driven plan that the organization hopes will resolve the

decades-old conflict over water between Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

The plan is expected to contain more than 1,000 pages of data and documents concerning the river basins that supply water in the three states. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on the river system. ACFS expects to share information from the study with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

which is rewriting the water control manual for Lake Lanier.

Water use consultants and researchers from the University of Georgia, Auburn University, Florida State University and University of Florida are collaborating in the study which includes a model of how fresh water from Georgia rivers impacts the health of Apalachicola Bay and its oysters.

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168 Park Cove Rd, Dawsonville, GA

9925 Jernigan Dr, Gainesville, GA

Ready for summer in your new RUSTIC ELEGANCE craftsman LAKE HOME! ~ Just what everyone wants...the feel of a mountain cabin on the lake! Tongue and Groove vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, easy walk to double slip dock~finished terrace level ~3 BD/3 BA on Chestatee Bay~ REDUCED $629K (Forsyth)

5905 Truman Mtn. Rd., Gainesville, GA

100 Longview Street, Dawsonville, GA

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FANTASTIC WATERFRONT VIEW & LEVEL LOT WITH GARAGE APARTMENT! on great water with great views and super easy walk to single slip dock w/ party deck. Totally renovated kitchen with new cabinets & appliances, 3 BD/2BA on main, screened porch, deck, tons of basement storage.

REDUCED $305K (Dawson)

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POINT LOT ON DEEP WATER. 6 BR/4BA open floor plan w/master on main & full separate terrace level w/kitchen, living room, 2BR and 1 large bath! Over an acre lot! Dbl slip dock. Huge in-law suite on terrace level. Fabulous lake views and always deep water. $950K (Dawson)

3201 Arrowhead Dr, Gainesville, GA

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LISTED AND UNDER CONTRACT IN 2 DAYS, Mountain Style Chalet with Dock, $349K

AWESOME SOUTH LAKE LOCATION! 4BR/3BA, South Lake Beauty! All new carpet, paint, full finished daylight basement with 2nd kitchen.Single slip dock near Buford Dam. REDUCED $450K (Gwinnett)

8915 Bay Lane, Gainesville, GA

5252 Trudy Circle, Gainesville, GA

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The VIEW of a LIFETIME~grass to water Point lot ~Ranch, 4 BD/3.5 BA~ Master on Main~ Dock w/Double slip dock permit~ always deep water ~ $599K (Hall)

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JUST LISTED! Ranch 3 BD/3 BA on Finished Basement, 2nd kitchen.

Easy Walk to Dble Slip Dock on Chestatee Bay. $399K (Forsyth)

1976 River View Dr., Gainesville, GA

RENTAL IN OLD RIVER POINTE, 5BD/ 5BA with Great Lake Views, Custom Home with 3 finished levels. Available 8/1/14. $3200/mo.

Type in Code: KW1PLWBUI 5457 Hulsey Circle, Gainesville, GA

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CHARMING LAKE HOME on quiet, secluded lot w/year-round lake views on deep water. Single slip covered dock in tranquil cove. Huge deck, updated kitchen & living room, 3 BD/2 BA with basement storage area. REDUCED $399K (Hall)

6439 Deep Woods Ct., Flowery Branch, GA

R UNDE T! AC R T N CO RANCH WITH NICE LAKE VIEWS and easy walk to Dock, 3 BD/2BA, multiple decks and fantastic outdoor living spaces, 2 car Garage plus 1 car carport, REDUCED $299K (Hall)

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Ranch on 3 LOTS ON BIG WATER (almost an acre). ~ 2 fireplaces and kitchenette in terrace level ~ Boat house on deep water~fantastic sunroom with HUGE lake views~ 3 BD/4 BA~ Easy walk to dock and grandfathered picnic pavillion at water's edge. Motivated Seller, REDUCED $529K (Hall)

7775 Chestnut Hill Rd., Cumming, GA

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FOUR SEASONS ON LANIER, 4 BD/3.5 BA, Full Daylight Basement with Rec Room & Full Bath, Private Back Yard, Cul-de-sac location, $220K (Hall)

OWNER FINANCING/ LEASE PURCHASE OPTION ~ Sgl slip dock ~ Fabulous sunroom w/open water views ~ 4 BD/3.5 BA~Finished terrace Leve l~ Near GA 400~ HUGE PRICE REDUCTION $425K Bring all offers (Forsyth)

Lot Listings on Lanier

Lot Listings on Lanier

Lot Listings on Lanier

Lot Listings on Lanier

3908/3914 Harbour View Ct, Gainesville, GA

5547 Hidden Harbour, Gainesville, GA

6313 Old Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA

3645 N. River, Gainesville, GA,

2 Lots in Oak Harbour, cul-de-sac, SS dock. $139K-$169K (Hall)

6599 Garrett Rd, Buford, GA One of a kind South Lake Lot; sunset views, open water; SS dock. $479K (Gwinnett)

Excellent South End location, Deep Water, Double slip dock permit, $325K (Gwinnett)

Fantastic Hidden Harbour Lot, Owner Financing; open water;SS dock permit. $399K (Hall)

6475 Julian Rd, Gainesville, GA 1 acre level waterfront lot w/low Corp line.

Build your dream home, permitted for SS Dock. REDUCED, $215K (Forsyth)

6319 Old Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA Excellent South End

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!Deep Water, location, NGslip dock perENDIDouble mit, $299K (Gwinnett)

Grass to water, covered single slip of shared dock included, $99K

5262 Trudy Circle, Gainesville, GA Lot with Killer double slip dock, buy now, build later. $275K (Hall)

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For Everything Lake…

Sheila Davis • Lake Specialist • 770.235.6907 Judi Renfroe • Fine Homes & Equestrian • 404.550.5644 Peri Franklin • Buyers Agent • 770.540.1530

$1,399,000 • HUGE REDUCTION FROM $2,000,000! AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ON 9.5 ACRES! Approved for 18 lots and 18 boat slips. www.1799Cleveland Hwy.info. FMLS# 7046198

$739,000 • BEAUTIFUL THREE FINISHED LEVELS WITH GENTLE WALK TO SINGLE SLIP DEEP WATER PARTY DOCK. www.8555AnchoronLanier.info. FMLS#5242050. Forsyth County.

$899,000 • BEST VALUE! FOUR SIDES BRICK LUXURY LAKE HOME WITH THREE FINISHED LEVELS! DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP DOCK. www.8585anchoronlanier.info. Forsyth County.

$749,000 • WANT TO GET-A-WAY, WHILE STILL BEING MINUTES TO GAINESVILLE? ENJOY RARE PRIVACY ON 3+/- AC POINT LOT WITH TWIN SLIP PERMIT! 1787 CLEVELAND HWY, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5250774

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$699,000 • FORSYTH COUNTY, RUSTIC AND WARM 4BR/3B LAKE COTTAGE ON GRASS TO WATER LOT! www.9325LongHollowRoad.info

$849,000 • LIVE ON PENINSULA RETREAT W/WATER ALL AROUND YOU! Upscale lake living with gentle grass to water views, pool and deep water twin slip party dock! Pool house.

FMLS#5253461 www.2557PemmicanRun.info. GAINESVILLE

$765,000 • ALL BRICK 4BR/4.5B TWO STORY ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL IN CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB AREA. www.1039FarmhouseRd.info Gainesville 30506 FMLS#5256983

$699,000 • FANTASTIC DEEP WATER LOT WITH TOTALLY UPDATED LAKE HOME! TWIN SLIP PARTY DOCK STEPS FROM HOME. FORSYTH COUNTY. 8940 FIELDS WAY, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5236147

$529,000 • TRULY GET AWAY FROM IT ALL! FABULOUS PRIVACY ON .8 AC, PRISTINE AREA ON NORTH LAKE. www.3338WilkersonDrive.info Gainesville FMLS#5297370

JULY D L O S $339,000 • REDUCED! AFFORDABLE LAKE FRONT LIVING IN PRESTIGIOUS GAINESVILLE/ NORTH HALL N’HOOD! 5BR’s/3.5B, brick.

CORPS frontage for fishing, swimming and more! 3874 ALEXANDRIA, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5102457 www.Obeo.com/764251

$329,000 • ADORABLE 3BR/2B LAKE COTTAGE WITH SHORT LEVEL WALK TO SINGLE SLIP DOCK. www.3626LodgehavenDrive.info.

FMLS# 5281675

$289,000 • GET-A-WAY TO THIS COZY 3BR/2B CABIN WITH PRIVATE SETTING AND GRASS TO WATER SINGLE SLIP DOCK NEAR QUIET ROWING VENUE! www.3569StancilRoad.info FMLS# 5236044

$615,000 • SOUTH LAKE GRASS TO WATER VIEWS GENTLE WALK TO SINGLE SLIP DOCK! www.8135RockyRidgeRoad.info.

FORSYTH COUNTY

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Sheila Davis

www.LakeLaniersFinest.com The Norton Agency 434 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

770.536.1250 We Sell More Lake Property

“Because places like these are rare, and the timing is just right”

$2,300,000 • “POINT SOUTH” GORGEOUS SUNSET VIEWS WITH CORPS LINE IN THE WATER! 5BR/5.5BA home with screened porch, theatre room and second kitchen. Pool, spa and firepit for entertaining. 5364 POINT SOUTH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE 30504 www.5364PointSouthDrive.info

770-235-6907 sdavis@nortonnorthga.com www.davisrenfroe.com

$2,250,000 • JUST LISTED! SOUTH LAKE LUXURY GATED ESTATE IN SOUGHT AFTER FORSYTH COUNTY. Enjoy fabulous open lake views from this magnificent custom home with heated salt water infinity edge pool and spa, and deep water twin slip aluminum dock. Separate apartment over 5 car garage. www.9085BethelRoad.info.

$1,875,000 • BREATHTAKING PRIVATE 3 ACRE GATED ESTATE WITH NANTUCKET DESIGN, GUEST HOUSE AND TWO DOCKS! AMAZING LONG RANGE VIEWS AND 380 FEET OF SHORELINE! 5 Car garage. 9055 KNOLL DR, GAINEVILLE 30506 Forsyth county FMLS#5148615

$1,995,000 • GAINESVILLE'S FINEST LAKE ESTATE WITH OUTSTANDING OPEN WATER VIEWS, private twin slip dock, pool with hot tub, 3 master suites, in-law apt, elevator and handicap accessible.

Upscale Sidney on Lanier subdivision. www.2229sidneydrive.info

$1,200,000 • EXECUTIVE BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE WITH THIS ALL BRICK THREE STORY HOME WITH POOL OVERLOOKING SCENIC LAKE LANIER! Beautiful lake views and upgradable to twin slip dock. www.3155WindingLakeDrive.info. FMLS#5288402

$1,495,000 • YOU WILL LOVE THIS OUTSTANDING HOME WITH DEEP WATER AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF CHESTATEE BAY! PRIVACY BEHIND GATES. THIS OPEN PLAN FEATURES RUSTIC ELEGANCE FMLS#5306097 www.9250ArbourlacLane.info. FORSYTH

JULY D L O S $989,000 • POINT LOT WITH INCREDIBLE PANORAMIC VIEWS AND NEW DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP PARTY DOCK! 3991 MOUNT VERNON RD, GAINESVILLE, 30506

$1,100,000 • NEW LISTING! SOUTH LAKE LUXURY LIVING IN EXCLUSIVE GATED “POINTE WEST”! Enjoy fabulous deep water views just 50 feet to water’s edge. FMLS#5310026 www.5660Pointwestdrive.info GAINESVILLE

$949,000 • ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM DESIGNED LOG HOME ON POINT LOT! WOULD MAKE A GREAT CORP RETREAT OR GET-AWAY LODGE. Gated, spacious 5BR4B. (REDUCED FROM $1,299,000!) 6438 CHESLA DR., GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS# 5150233

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#1 Agent on Lake Lanier in 2012 and 2013 Luxury home has it all SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Easy walk to lake, dbl slp pty dock, saline pool, Lighthouse Harbour n’hood. $1.19m

Luxury at water’s edge

Gwinnett lake luxury ED! REDUC

Deep water, amazing views, at water's edge.

Place for pool. Great south lake loc. $1.14m.

Panoramic lake views

Premium point lot !

ISTING NEW L

Big-water views, beach, 6BRs, 6 FP, 2 master BR, deep water, over 400’ shoreline. $1m

Cherokee Forrest !

ISTING NEW L

2 kitchens, sought-after Buford, 4 FP, double slip boathouse, high-end fixtures. $750K

Cul-de-sac lot

Luxury home, easy walk to lake, dbl slp party dock, fin. terrace lvl w/wet bar. $749.9K

Gated luxury, all brick

Great lake lot, cov. SS dock, deep water, Mt. Vernon school district, scr. porch. $625K

Forsyth County

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ED! REDUC

Dbl slp pty dock, gourmet kit, 2 story fireplace, master on main lvl, huge deck. $549.9K

Like new

Gated comm., cul-de-sac lot, Forsyth County, high-end features, fin. terrace lvl. $549.5K

Proven income producer

Deep Water ACT CONTR UNDER

LD! LD! SO O S !

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4-sided brick, master on main, SS party dock, great wtr, 2nd kit. on terrace lvl. $450K

HW flrs, granite counters, open flr pln, stone FP, covered ss dock, high ceilings. $474.9K

3 BR/3.5 BA, craftsman style, short walk to water, screened porch, 4 decks. $449.9K

Move-in ready, 2-story fam rm, screened porch w/FP, nice views, workshop. $425K

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Mediterranean-style luxury on gated street in Cumming, beautifully finished, designer saline infinity pool, easy walk to wtr, modern dock slip, yr-rnd lake views. $1,485,000

Renovated craftsman

Cresswind on Lanier

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ISTING NEW L

4 BR, 3 BA, easy walk to cov. SS dock, grass to wtr, completely renovated $425K

White picket fence

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55+ comm., tons of amenities, HW flrs, upgrades galore, full bsmt, like new. $394.5K

Two docks OLD! OLD! S S !

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Lovely views, cov. single slip dock, updated kitchen, flat yard, finished terrace lvl. $375K

Grass to water

3 BR/2 BA, nice lake views, platform dock w/ permit, hand hewn log cabin. $269.5K

Stunning views in Cumming

Very close to water, deep water, 2 docks, gazebo next to lake, workshop, det. garage. $350K

Spacious chalet

3 BR, 3 BA, wall of windows in great room, open flr pln, fin. terrace lvl, wkshp. $249K

2 BR, 2 BA, open flr pln, big wtr views, easy walk to lake, nearly point lot. $375K

Point lot in Cumming !

ISTING NEW L

Large party dock, big water, long-water views, easy walk to lake, $299K

Lot w/ dock in Forsyth

.59 acres, SS covered dock, nice cove, soil tests complete, easy to build on. $70K

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The Chambers Team 631 Dawsonville Hwy • Gainesville, GA 30501

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$1,450,000

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MAGNIFICENT WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW. This beautiful brick estate lake home is nesting on 1.25 acres in the Chattahoochee Country Club. Such a gracious and warm home offering exquisite craftsmanship. Features include a grand piano sized living room, dining room that seats 12, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, den, 2 fireplaces, 2 staircases & a lovely glassed Florida Room overlooking the shores of Lake Lanier.

SOUTHERN LIVING AT ITS BEST in this spectacular Lake Lanier home on always deep water. 5BR/ 4.5BA, open floor plan w/gourmet kitch, top of the line appliances, study, dining rm, great rm w/vaulted ceilings, 3 FPs, master ste on main, hw flrs, screened porch. Fin terrace lvl w/bar, game area, BR, BA & lg gathering area. Beautifully landscaped yard, outdoor stone FP, waterscape & pond. Covered dock w/party deck.

$525,000

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G N I T S LI SPECTACULAR LAKE FRONT LIVING near the Chattahoochee Country Club. This is a 3 or 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with large open rooms, in-law suite, expansive decks, gazebo with hot tub overlooking the private backyard and fabulous lake views. Enjoy the level walk to the single slip dock with party deck. It’s so easy to enjoy the best of Lake Lanier living in this wonderful home!

$925,000

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW!! What a wonderful retreat boasting lots of windows and natural light. Stunning great room with pine tongue and groove cathedral ceiling, 2 stone fireplaces and a perfect terrace level for easy lake living and entertaining.

$795,000

$484,000

$449,500

THIS IS A RARE FIND!! Beautiful remodeled lake home in a convenient city location. Beautiful water view. Boat dock slip, new decks plus handsome porch with new stone fireplace. Neighborhood pool.

NEVER BEFORE ON THE MARKET! This spectacular custom lake home was architecturally designed to capture panoramic lake views from every window and room! Stunning mstr BR on main, 2 FPs, open flr plan, cathedral ceilings & wrap around deck. Beautifully maintained and decorated. Big open water views, steps to cov SS dock always in drough proof water. Grassed to water's edge.

3.178 ACRES ON LAKE LANIER! Small weekend home on property which could be refurbished. Lots of privacy. Located in North Hall off Highland Road.

D L O S D L O S

THIS NANTUCKET INSPIRED HOME is a true master piece and located only minutes from the chattahoochee country club & golf course. Unbelievably gorgeous 3.25 acres w/lake on 3 sides. Lovely porches overlook Lake Lanier & the private enclosed boat dock.

WE LIVE AND PLAY ON LAKE LANIER Patti Chambers c 770.287.4879 • Bobby Chambers c 770.654.0533 Sally Chambers Kirchner c 770.538.5626 • Patsy Mercer c 770.540.6507 • Office 770.538.4010

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Teresa Smith

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3473 Maritime Glen, Gainesville, GA

HARDCOAT Stucco Ranch in Harbour Point, 3 finished levels, 5 BD/4.5BA, Master on Main, Too many upgrades to list, Just Reduced, Boat Slip Option, $599K

532 Oak Grove Rd., Dawsonville, GA

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6764 Hedge Row Lane, Gainesville, GA

424 Brookwood Dr. W, Dawsonville, GA

FORMER "STREET OF DREAMS" home in Marina Bay, AMAZING Lake Views throughout the entire home, multiple outdoor living spaces, partial finished basement, 4 BD/4.2 BA upgrades galore, includes Dock Slip at the Community Marina, $1.4M

FANTASTIC FIND-this 2006 Home has incredible lake views and SUPER EASY walk to Dock, 4 BD/4.2 BA, Open Floor Plan, Master on Main, Finished Terrace, Gourmet Kitchen, Views from Every Room, Move In Ready, $899K

6033 Grant Ford Rd. Gainesville, GA

Next to Port Royal Marina in Forsyth

94 ACRES WITH 70 LOTS READY for the savvy investor who wants a GATED subdivision with permits for 26 dock slips! DOCKSIDE COVE on LAKE LANIER! Final plat for county is currentREALLY Cute Cottage built in 2005, Vaulted Great Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Master on Main, 4 BD/3.5BA 3 finished levels, Huge Covered Porch, Private yard, includes Dock. $375K

4244 Bayridge Dr.Gainesville, GA

BEST POINT LOT ON ROGERS BAY, 325 ft of waterfront, Covered slip in community dock has water & electric,Open Lake views & Party Deck, $199K

ly in progress. Water, Electric, curbed and guttered and streets are in! Please call for more information. $2,395,000

Two Acre Gated Estate Featured in Architectural Digest. Gorgeous 5 BD/3.5BA luxury home w/salt water pool, 32 x 32 deep water dock, big lake views, 5car garage, private location, more upgrades than can be mentioned. One of a kind dream home. $1.2M (Forsyth)

6237 Eagle Ct., Gainesville, GA

6445 Grand Marina Circle, Gainesville, GA

TIMBERIDGE GATED COMMUNITY LAKE FRONT LOT includes Double Slip Dock on Drought Proof Water, Make An Offer, $139K

NOW IS THE TIME to Build the Home of Your Dreams In Marina Bay, Gorgeous Lake Views and the envy of the Neighbors, New Plans Available, Includes all amenities and Boat Slip Option Available, $349K

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Tackle the basics for success in fishing on Lanier and other lakes Over the course of years, I’ve found it common to meet people who would love to pick up the sport of fishing but aren’t sure how to get started when it comes to rods, reels, tackle, and lures.

With the wealth of tackle available today, it’s easy to make choices that might not be effective for your angling situations. In this month’s column, I’m going to focus on the basics you’ll need to get the job done for multi-species angling. While you might fish for bass most of the time, it’s really nice to have the equipment and lures for a bluegill or trout excursion as well. You really don’t have to spend a fortune to pick up the things you’ll need to have a lot of fun on the water. When getting started, an investment in the right gear will save money in the long run. When it comes to lures, I’m placing emphasis on a handful of “hard to go wrong” choices.

If you’re a seasoned angler, you should definitely stock these in your tackle bag as well. A good analogy for rod and reel combinations as well as lures would be a comparison to tools. Certain tools are made for specialty tasks while others might perform well in a wider range of situations.

Tommy Wilkinson Casting Lanier

Keep in mind that no one rod and reel will do everything. As a kid, I remember learning that you don’t cast a bass spinnerbait (for long) on an ultralight rod with six pound test. Buy the best rod and reel combinations your budget will allow. Good news is that quality has become readily affordable. One proven method is to select a series of rods and reels you are confident in and buy different sizes within the same family. This way you know what to expect every time you pick one up to make a cast. Many anglers who make their living fishing the pro circuit take this approach.

Cover the bases with three If I were to count my stuff, I’m sure that my rod and reel combos would be north of 35. That includes fly fishing if it cuts me any slack. I could probably get by with five rods and have no true

need unfulfilled. Truth be known, three outfits should get nearly any freshwater angler in the Southeast started out nicely. One of these should be an ultralight action.

This should be a spinning rod.

Leave the spincast combos on the tackle store rack. You’re going to use this on trout and panfish outings. Typically, lengths range from four and a half to five and a half feet. These are very adequate for handling four and six pound test line. Longer ultralight rods up to seven feet or more are available and provide some pretty interesting options. I actually use a seven foot model on small trout streams with no length issues whatsoever. Pair your ultralight rod with a small reel that easily handles four to six pound test.

Avoid the super tiny reels. The small spool cuts casting distance.

A decent quality spinning reel comparable in size to the Shimano 1000 series is the way to go. This will solve the distance problem and the weight will balance out the whole package much better. For outfit number two, go with another spinning outfit.

Choose a six and a half foot rod in a medium action. Pair this with a somewhat larger spinning reel

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comparable in size to the 2500 series by Shimano. You’ll be using this for bass fishing or even bottom fishing for catfish as long as you expect quarry of five pounds or less. This tool that handles eight pound test line is indispensable for fishing lightweight bass lures such as grubs, slip shot rigs, tiny spinnerbaits, and small size crankbaits. This combination represents the lighter end of bass tackle but it’s spent a lot of time in my casting hand. The third tool in your box should be another six and a half foot rod in a medium heavy action. A seven footer would not be a bad choice either.

This rod can be either spinning or baitcasting. If this one is a spinning outfit, you’ll top out with 12 pound test line. When pairing with a reel, select a model about the size of a Shimano 4000 series.

At this point you may not believe it but I do not own any Shimano reels or rods. However they have a fine reputation and the sizing is a good yardstick for comparison purposes. If you opt for a for a baitcaster instead of spinning tackle you can easily handle 14, 17, or 20 pound test line which can be handy if you’re fishing in a stained water or heavy cover situ-

ation. When it comes to baitcasting reels, size is not a huge issue.

Any standard spool model will work well on the rod. The key here is to play with a few in the tackle shop and pick one that feels good in your hand. By this I mean you should ask an associate if you can mount it on a rod and check it out. Display handles are great but nothing beats holding the real thing in your hand. These days, most anglers opt for the low profile models. Expect to spend about $80 for a good quality baitcast reel (unless you find a hot sale price).

Start with the basics Whether picking up one of those three outfits to tie on a lure or considering expansion to another combo or two, never forget that the bait you’re fishing predicates the rod and reel choice. For panfish and trout lures which typically weigh in at 1/8th ounce or less, the ultralight gear is the obvious answer. When it comes to bass lures, finesse style plastics, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and smaller topwater plugs will give you best performance on the medium action spinning rod. When it comes to fishing plastic jerkbaits, See Fishing, page 11

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Continued from Page 10 worms, jigs, large topwater plugs, and spinnerbaits, the medium heavy action outfit will provide the best performance.

Today’s array of lures and rigging supplies can cause fishing sensory overload while walking down a long aisle. It’s safe to say you’ll find many favorites on your own along with word of mouth and information sources such as fishing publications and the internet. If you would like a very sound base that will put fish on the end of your line try the following baits. For trout and panfish, small in line spinners are hard to beat. Pick up a couple of Rooster Tails, Mepps, or Panther Martin Spinners in the 1/16th ounce size. Choose something bright along with something dark and you’ll be in business. Miniature diving plugs such as the Bitsy Pond Minnow by Strike King are killer lures as well.

Crankbait choices actually cover hundreds of linear feet in your favorite big box retailer but I’m only going to focus on a couple of baits. You should definitely have a couple of Rapala Shad Raps in number five and seven sizes. You’ll not go wrong with the natural shad color. This lure is legendary in its effectiveness. These will cover the four to six foot depth range and sport a tight swimming motion. For a wider wobble pick up a couple of Bandit 200 series crankbaits. These will run about six or seven feet below the surface. Also

look for a couple of minnow shaped jerkbaits as well. The Lucky Craft jerkbaits and Rattlin’ Rouge are both super choices.

Opt for natural baitfish colors. I mentioned in line spinners for trout and panfish. In larger sizes these are deadly on bass. Grab a couple of 3/8th or ? ounce sizes in chrome and white combinations. To round out your wire baits ask for advice on buzz bait and spinnerbait choices in the 3/8th ounce size. Plastic baits are a world unto their own. To keep things simple start out with a green Zoom Trick Worm. This can be fished with or without weight. For weight let’s forget the separate hook and sinker deal of yesterday and pick up a pack of lead heads designed for “shakey head” fishing. Three sixteenths ounce is a good general choice weight. As far as lures go, you’ll want four inch Tripple Ripple grubs (pumpkin with chartreuse tail) and 1/8th ounce lead heads along with white pearl Zoom Super Flukes and 4/0 offset screwlock hooks for rigging these. If you’re going after striped bass, toss in a couple of white ? ounce bucktail jigs.

Lastly, don’t forget to throw in a few small and large topwater plugs in baitfish colors.

The Heddon Tiny Torpedo and Super Spook will get the job done when the fish want it on top.

Accessories come in handy See Fishing, page 12

Lake level: 1070.5 which equates to barely below full pool.

Surface Temp: 80 degrees with some warming likely.

Clarity: Clear in main lake areas with light color in upper tributaries.

Bass fishing is good. Be prepared for topwater action early and go deep afterward. From daybreak until about an hour or so afterward have a medium size topwater plug or your favorite in line spinner tied on. Look for schooling action over points at creek mouths and over submerged humps. Hint: many of these will have submerged brush piles so check these out when the fish go down or later in the day. If fish are blasting on the surface and you get a surface plug or spinner into the action, be ready to get bit. During the main part of the day, rely on brush piles on points and humps. Finesse worms rigged on specialty lead heads (a.k.a. shakey head style) will get strikes when presented in or adjacent to cover. If you need to catch a bunch of bass, harvest spot tail minnows and lower them adjacent to brush piles. Every minnow equals a strike. You can get a supply of this bass candy over sandy beaches. Chum the spot tails in with bread crumbs and present your tiny number 14 or 16 fly tying hook baited with a tiny dough ball into the feeding frenzy. Watch closely and jerk fast on the strike to catch spot tails.

Striper fishing has also been good. Down rods baited with lively herring have been producing most of the action lately. Focus your efforts on points near major creek mouths and main lake points. Get over bottom depths of at least 70 feet and drop baits to the 30 or 35 foot level. Two ounce sinkers rule this time of year. Ensure your leader is several pounds lighter in breaking strength than the main line. When you get snags (will happen) in submerged timber, this will save you time and money in subsequent rigging. There have been no reports at press time of trolling with lead core line. This is a great technique to put a lot of stripers on your line. Conventional lead core trolling calls for big high capacity reels and rods. These days, more user friendly products are available. One can spool up with Micro-core on many conventional freshwater outfits and troll just as effectively without putting money into specialty tackle.

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Responses to most appeals expected by September

By Jane Harrison Hall County Chief Appraiser Steve Watson said his office was aiming to respond to at least 90 percent of appraisal appeals it received from property owners by the first week of September.

He reported the total 5,047 appeals he received by the June 30 deadline was double the number his office received last year. “This is exactly what we expected,” he said.

The appeals reflect requests for revaluation of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural parcels.

The total 75,000 parcels includes about 7,000 lakefront properties, most of which had not been assessed in years.

Property owners around the lake voiced their objections at public meetings and media campaigns to what they described as a sudden, unfair reassessment that will raise their taxes in some

cases more than double from previous years.

The Tax Assessor’s Office received about half of the appeals in the final five to seven days before the deadline, Watson said. “We got about 1,000 appeals in one day.” He added that about a quarter of the appeals were on valuations of vacant lots.

Watson said he and four to five staff members were doing field inspections and reviewing data.

He added that as of late July, inspections had yielded some changes, but notices had not yet been sent.

He expected to send responses sometime between the last week of August and first week of September.

After receiving notice, property owners have 30 days to appeal an amended assessment.

The second appeal or any initial appeal which is not amended by the board of assessors is auto-

matically forwarded to the Board of Equalization, a five member independent review board chosen by the Grand Jury.

A hearing is scheduled and conducted and the BOE renders its decision at the conclusion of the hearing. If the taxpayer is still dissatisfied, an appeal to Superior Court may be made.

Watson said some of the considerations in the appeals process may be changes in building or land value that the original assessment did not accurately show.

Staffers re-evaluating properties “might find out that not all of a basement is finished or that a boat dock is older than we thought,” he said. “We might also reconsider the value of land as far as the influence of the lake is concerned,” he said, adding the U.S. Corps of Engineers has provided depth charts and dock permitting information to help with review of lakefront appraisals.

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Continued from Page 11 There are many other excellent lure choices out there and believe me I own quite a few of them. I’m sure to have more before all is said and done. But, with this basic tool set you can catch fish north to south from coast to coast.

Line is often the most neglected part of an angler’s fishing gear.

Many anglers fish line that has aged a year or more. This can be … no, it is a big mistake. While line does hold up under controlled temperature and light conditions, I don’t recommend fishing with anything approaching a year in age. This is especially important if you’re going on a fishing trip to that destination you’ve been planning for a long time. New quality line does not cost much. I personally use Tourney Tough line. I like the way it performs along with the price. When it comes to color I am convinced that green is the way to go in any daylight situation. Fluorocarbon is another option to traditional monofilament.

It’s clear and close to totally invisible in the water. However it does sink so it may not be the greatest choice for topwater lures and its somewhat stiff quality can be a hindrance on smaller spinning reels. Super line products

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Finally, a few accessories always come in handy. You’re going to need a good storage system for your lures and terminal tackle.

While hard tackle boxes are very traditional, do yourself a favor and grab a soft side modular type system. These are very affordable and offer much greater versatility.

You’ll want a couple of accessories as well. The very basics are line clippers for cutting and retying jobs along with needle nose pliers to make easy work of chal-

lenging hook extractions. You will find the very best super sharp clippers in the fly fishing section or department.

In closing, you can get by nicely with what I’ve outlined in the “three outfit rule” or go in with more as you’re sure to do as the passion for fishing grows.

Anyhow, these are sound selections to get you started on the right path. Take care and wear your life jacket while going to and fro!

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE Pedestrian tunnel almost ready for foot traffic

By Jane Harrison Most of the work on the pedestrian tunnel between the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue boathouse and tower/grandstands site was completed last month. The 63.12 feet long tunnel beneath Clarks Bridge Road will enable LLOV visitors to travel between the two sides of the venue without impeding traffic or risking their safety.

The underpass is part of the Clarks Bridge replacement project begun by the Georgia Department of Transportation last November. Clarks Bridge Road (State Route 284) was closed to traffic at the Olympic Venue driveways when school let out in May to allow ER Snell Contractor, Inc. to raise the grade of the roadway three feet to build the tunnel. GDOT was expected to open the road by July 26.

The 10 foot wide, eight foot high tunnel will have four ceiling mounted lights, about one every 15 feet, according to Teri Pope, GDOT Northeast District Communication Director. She did not know when the lights would be installed and operational or when the sidewalks to each end of the tunnel would be poured. ER Snell is responsible for completing the project.

LLOV Olympic Venue Manager Morgan House described the pedestrian tunnel as a major improveSee Tunnel, page 17

Here's a profile and calendar for the two clubs operating at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue:

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

Calendar of events: Aug. 5 - Youth Rowing Fall Practice Begins Sept. 2 - Class 3 Learn to Row Begins

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The pedestrian tunnel is expected to be complete in the next few weeks.

GH ’96 delves into management issues

By Jane Harrison The Gainesville Hall ’96 board delved into the nitty gritty of running the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue and Clarks Bridge Park at its July meeting at the LLOV tower. Board members discussed building maintenance, cleaning, trash pick-up, bathroom renovations, liability at the swim beach and a variety of other issues related to managing a venue with multiple stakeholders.

“We’re managing a city-county asset,” said Board Chairperson Mimi Collins, asserting that the organization’s responsibilities at the venue and park have relieved the local governments of tasks they previously performed.

Each government provides $150,000 annually for GH ’96 to manage and develop the site, which is actually owned by the U.S. Corps of Engineers and leased to GH ’96. Two clubs, the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club and Lake Lanier Rowing Club, are primary users of the venue which GH ’96 is marketing for community, national, and international events.

The board authorized venue manager Morgan House to act on a $29,720 bid by Tipton Construction Company to renovate bathrooms at the boathouse. The Gainesville company’s estimate undercut Carroll Daniel Construction by more than $75,000 for the project that includes replacing toilets and sinks, patching ceilings and walls, and painting doors. The board directed House to ask the contractor about tiling the concrete floors rather than painting them.

The renovation project is part of a general polishing up at the venue to make it more attractive for events, from community gatherings to international regattas.

The board has discussed revamping the boathouse foyer with 1996 Olympic memorabilia and installing large windows in the upper floor rowing club room to

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provide a scenic view of the lake and docks.

The board is completing a rental price list for use of the boathouse, tower, grandstands, and the entire facility. A wedding party is considering the renting the facility in October. A local organization paid $50 to meet above the Olympic course water at the tower last month.

House reported a structural inspection of venue buildings found no major problems. The structural engineer told him that cracks in walls caused by settling were not serious concerns.

House hired maintenance technician Thomas Peppers, who supervises maintenance at First Presbyterian Church, for venue upkeep. He will be paid $15 an hour for a maximum of 20 hours a week to maintain electrical, plumbing, heating and air systems.

House said Peppers’ inspection of the heating and air system revealed that it functioned fine with proper operation of controls. This finding alleviated the possibility of spending $84,000 for system replacement.

GH ’96 is expected to take over all utility bills at the venue, including about $600 a month in summer months previously paid by LCKC and LLRC. Water and electrical costs in June totaled $1,483.

Collins said that she and House were exploring liability insurance coverage of the swimming area at Clarks Bridge Park, which attracts crowds of beach-goers on summer weekends. She noted that GH ’96 is responsible for trash pick-up there and for the entire venue.

She indicated that the organization’s mounting experience in day-to-day operations and long term plans has added to her confidence when talking to others about the Olympic Venue and Clarks Bridge Park.

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

Calendar of events: Weekends thru Oct. 26 - Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals July 31-Aug. 2 - USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint Nat’l Championship Aug. 3 - USA Canoe/Kayak Masters National Championship Aug. 8 - Moonlight Paddle Aug. 9 - Adult Learn to Paddle Class 4 Begins

Other Sept. 6 - Amazing Atlanta SUP Race Venue seats +/-2,000; parking capacity +/- 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.

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America’s heroes honored

By Pamela A. Keene Malcolm and Goldie Lane and their two children have lived in Georgia for five years, but until mid-July, they’d never been to Lake Lanier. Thanks to University Yacht Club and the Wounded Warriors organization, they were among 35 families who enjoyed a day at the lake recently that included rides on houseboats, a cookout, swimming and socializing. “The lake is way bigger than I thought it would be,” Goldie said as she and her family dined TO CHECK RESULTS: www.lckc.org, www.usack.org on hamburgers, hot dogs and cotton candy. Goldie and Malcolm both served in the U.S. Army.

They met in training at Fort Detrick, Md., and later married. Their Continued from Page 16 children, Annysia, 12, and Myles, ience” at the venue being marHall ’96 is responsible for cable ment that will help ease traffic 5, enjoyed some of their first onketed for international, national repair. House said he expected re- the-water experiences on a sunny jams during large events. pairs to be complete by late July. Saturday.

Previously venue event organ- and regional canoe/kayak and The bridge widening is izers hired law enforcement offi- rowing competitions as well as Both Goldie, a specialist, and community events. planned for completion by Decers to stop traffic for spectators Malcolm, a sergeant, volunteered House indicated tunnel comcember 31, 2015. Crews began and competitors to cross from one to serve. For Malcolm, it was a pletion will be worth the temposetting concrete beams the first side of the venue to the other. chance, he said, to learn a trade rary inconvenience to motorists week of July. Northbound traffic Lines of vehicles backed up on and gain some career skills. and venue communications. Fiber heading for the Clarks Bridge both sides of the bridge during Goldie’s inspiration was her faoptic and copper telephone cables Park beach and boat ramp was national and regional rowing rether’s service in the Army Reflagged around the site during the serve. Today, Malcolm works in gattas and the annual Hong Kong serving LLOV, including the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club and installation of 15 beams, five per telecommunications and Goldie is Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival.

Lake Lanier Rowing Club, were bridge span.

The tunnel will likely foot in medical billing. As veterans, cut for tunnel construction. The This $8.7 million construction they are now part of Wounded thousands of participants and venue utilized wireless routers as project replaces the existing spectators expected for the Warriors, an organization for veta “band aid” fix for disrupted in- bridge built in 1958 that does not erans who experienced a serviceDragon Boat Festival Sept. 13.

House said that if ready in time, it ternet service. LCKC temporarily meet current design standards. related illness or injury post-911. relocated its office from the boat- The new bridge over the Chattawould get its first national expo“Wounded Warriors is a great house to the grandstand/tower hoochee River portion of Lake sure in the USA Canoe/Kayak organization,” Goldie said. side to maintain communication Lanier will have 12 feet wide National Championship July 31“When we saw the chance to services. lanes and an 8-feet wide bike-able come to the lake for the day, it Aug. 2.

LLOV overseer Gainesville shoulder in each direction.

It will offer a “huge convenseemed like a fun thing for us to Lakeside News will have coverage of the USA Canoe/ Kayak Sprint National Championship in its September issue.

The July 31-Aug. 3 championship at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue was expected to draw about 350 of the nation’s best sprint flatwater paddlers to compete for team and individual titles. Lakeside’s August deadline was prior to the regatta.

Seventy to 80 Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club athletes planned

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to compete in the event hosted by their club. LCKC hoped to reclaim the championship crown it lost to Washington state’s Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Race Team three years ago.

LCKC last won the championship on its home waters in 2010 and expected to have an advantage this year. Having the championship practically at their back door enables more paddlers to compete without financing

travel to distant venues. The local club also has a large group of young athletes training this summer toward winning the national championship.

Male and female bantam, juvenile, junior, senior and paracanoe races were set for July 31-Aug. 2. Masters competition was scheduled Aug. 3. The awards banquet was set for Saturday evening, Aug. 2, at the Gainesville Civic Center.

do as a family, so we signed up.

All these events are a good way for us to spend quality family time and also bond with other Wounded Warriors.” The nearly 140 guests were greeted by more than 100 American flags that flanked the entrance and main road into University. The front gate had been decorated with a large American flag. “It made us feel really special to see all the flags,” Malcolm said. “The people at University took a lot of time for us and we really appreciate it.”

This was the second year that UYC hosted a Wounded Warriors family outing. Last year, the group was smaller so club members could gauge how best to host the event. Members offered their houseboats for rides and other members served as greeters and logistics staff to make the day seamless for the veterans and their families. “We had the idea three years ago to sponsor this event,” said UYC member and organizer Al Nixon, himself an Air Force veteran. “We have so many veterans who are members of UYC and this is such a beautiful place, it just seemed like the right thing to do.”

The day was a success, judging by the smiles on the faces of all who attended. Goldie summed it up for her son: “He got to drive a houseboat, and that was his favorite thing of the whole day.”

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County expresses interest in Corps park leases, marina plans continue

By Jane Harrison The Hall County Commission is interested in leasing two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks on Lake Lanier and would like to be considered in potential lease agreement for any other Corpsoperated parks in the county.

Acting on a motion by District 2 Commissioner Billy Powell, the commission voted July 10 to draft a letter to the Corps expressing interest in leasing Bolding Mill Park and Wahoo Creek Park.

Bolding Mill Park, which includes a 17-acre day use area and 88-site campground, has not achieved visitation rates the Corps needs to feasibly operate it.

It remained open this summer with the help of volunteers to cut costs. The campground closes for the season Sept. 6. Wahoo Creek Park consists of boat ramps and a parking area. Both are located on northern sections of the lake.

Corps and county officials meeting at Bolding Mill last month indicated each entity desires to work toward a lease agreement. The Corps is also pursing potential marina construction in the day use area,

which currently has a free boat ramp, parking area, restrooms, and picnic pavilion. An opposition group sprouted to fend off a marina at the park’s rural setting and has pledged to be a thorn in the side of any developer who builds there.

As of mid-July, the Corps had not yet advertised for marina bids.

Pat Robbins, Chief of Public Affairs for the Corps Mobile District Office, reported he expected the request for proposals (RFP) would be advertised “possibly by the end of the month.”

Corps Operations Project Manager Tim Rainey said early this year that he expected the RFP would go out in February, but that the process was slowed by staff changes in the Mobile office. Proposals would be accepted for about 45 days, after which the community would have a chance to comment on submitted designs at public hearings. It could take the Corps about a month to evaluate proposals and another six to nine months for an environmental impact study.

The potential project is expected to draw the attention of

marina contractors and real estate developers to the northern arm of the lake with few public boating amenities.

Hall County Commission Chairman Dick Mecum said last month that a potential county lease of a portion of Bolding Mill will not prevent the Corps from pursing a marina in the day use section.

David P. Day, leader of Save the Chestatee, said that visitors might quit coming to the campground if a marina is developed near their respite. “I’ve talked with over 100 campers since the park opened in April and not one wants a marina there. They won’t come back. They want quiet, they want to camp,” he said.

“Hall County needs to understand that they can put pressure on the Corps not to put in a marina,” he said. He added that marina development is counter productive to what the county wants to do at the campground.

More than 200 names appear on the group’s on-line petition at www.savethechestatee.com.

Members of the tight knit north lake community meet informally

at an area island each Sunday, Day said.

District 3 Commissioner Scott Gibbs amended Powell’s original motion to indicate the county’s interest in taking responsibilities at any Corps park the agency might consider leasing. He said that the Corps has made a “tremendous financial investment” in parks in prime locations on Lanier. He continued that if

the Corps allowed Hall County long term leases, the county would not have to spend millions of dollars building new parks.

The county’s letter to the Corps was to stipulate that income from potential countyleased parks would go directly to fund other parks the county operates for the Corps. These include River Forks, Laurel, and Clarks Bridge.

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Save the Chestatee organizer David P. Day points toward where he has seen a bald eagle at Bolding Mill Park. He started the group to oppose a marina at the Lake Lanier park.

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Your boat’s navigational lights are necessary for safe boating Earlier in the year, we did an article on the “Navigational Rules” or officially known as the “72 COLREGS,” the purpose of which is to prevent collisions at sea. This small booklet is available at marine supply stores and should be on board all vessels – and read by the skipper. Boats whose length measures 12 meters or more are required to have a copy onboard. Part C of the rules covers “Lights & Shapes,” and we’ll take a closer look at this section in this article. I recently read of an unfortunate collision between two boats at night on a lake where two people were killed. We ask ourselves “How did this happen?” or “This would never happen to me.” Investigators found that the boat that was hit was drifting, motor off, in the middle of the lake. They had turned off the boat’s navigational lights to make it easier to look up at the stars. That mistake and rules infraction cost two lives and caused trouble for all involved.

Rule 20 of Part C states that the “Rules in this Part shall be complied with in all weathers.” It goes on to state that “the Rules concerning lights shall be com-

lights” and your boat will also have a white light high on the boat and/or a white “stern light.”

Roy The purpose of these lights is to Crittenden let other boaters know where you are and in which direction you are USCG going. If you are approaching a Auxiliary vessel head-on, you should see a red, green and white light. If you are approaching the vessel from MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, the stern, you should see the single white light. If you are apalcrit@mindspring.com, proaching the underway vessel Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info from a crossing position, you should see either a red or green plied with from sunset to sunrise, light. If you see a red light, you and during such times no other are the burdened vessel and must lights shall be exhibited ... .” Let’s give way to the other vessel. If pause here and discuss a rather you see a green light, you have common occurrence we see on the right-of-way (privileged vesLake Lanier when visibility is sel) and must maintain course and limited; pontoon boats making speed, but must be prepared to way with their proper navigational lights turned on along with Contacting USCGA in an two lights on the front of the boat emergency on Lanier that resemble headlights on an auThe USCGA Operations Center tomobile. These lights are dockwith watch stander is open from ing lights and not navigational lights, and they are in violation of mid-May through September, weekends and holidays, from 1 Rule 20 when the boat is underp.m. until 7 p.m., and can be way. They also reduce vision of reached by VHF/ FM marine radio other boaters in the vicinity. on Channel 16 or by cell phone by The red and green lights carcalling 770-967-2322. ried forward are called “side

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take evasive action to prevent a collision in case the other vessel’s skipper doesn’t abide by the rules or doesn’t know the rules.

When was the last time you checked your lights at the dock?

A few years ago I inspected a 34foot fairly new cabin cruiser, and a light inspection is on our check sheet. One bow light did not burn and the skipper was surprised. I did a recheck a week or so later

and he told me it turned out to be a wiring problem at the light. If you are going out and may be on the water after sunset or if suspect weather has been forecast, be sure to check your nav lights before leaving the dock. Also check to make sure none are obscured by objects on the boat such as fenders, anchor, line, etc.

Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.

Safe boating course set for August 16 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, August 16, 2014.

This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16. This course will be given at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina.

Classes run from 8:30 a.m.

until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35.

Discounts available for additional family members.

Course contents include: • Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports • State of Georgia regulations Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.

MORE INFO: Sara Snyder, Public Education Officer, Flotilla 29 • 770-841-8388 • asbs10@comcast.net

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Casino ship ‘Escapade’ lives up to its name on maiden voyage I found the recent news interesting – the grounding of the 157foot casino ship “Escapade” on its maiden voyage off Tybee Island while trying to make her way back to port in Savannah. A chart plotter was blamed. My thought was that the vessel made it out of the same channel earlier in the day, why would they have run aground returning in the same channel? Low tide comes to mind. Also, after off-loading passengers to Coast Guard cutters the tide came in the vessel proceeded to port with no problems. True, she had less weight after off-loading passengers, but I think low tide played a part. My question is since this was her maiden voyage how come side scan sonar was not in use? The alarm system would have alerted the captain of shallow water ahead. We’ll probably know in a future story of the incident.

My first experience in the Coast Guard to aid a grounded vessel came in boot camp at Cape May, N.J. I had been assigned to the boat docks and my job was to clean a captain’s “Gig.” A 26-foot diesel powered double ender used to transport the ship’s captain.

Suddenly a man came aboard in a full captain’s uniform. His brass was a corroded green, I assumed from being around salt air. I immediately came to attention and saluted. He did likewise and said, “Sailor let’s get this boat underway.” I said, “Yes Sir,” and proceeded to start the Buda diesel, which sounded like a John Deere Tractor. I removed the dock lines and started backing out of the slip. It was about this time I was thanking myself that I paid attention when I was in the Sea Scouts and we visited Coast Guard stations and got to ride on a captain’s “Gig.” The captain pointed out a training schooner aground in the harbor. She was 80 plus feet and listing. We pulled alongside amidships and passed lines fore and aft. Slowly she became loose of the sandbar and the captain told me to proceed to a nearby wharf. The schooner’s auxiliary engine would not run, so we were the only power. As we got closer to the concrete wharf I realized our 26-foot gig was in between the wharf and the schooner – the meat in the sandwich if you will.

The closer we got the more I anticipated a command to back out and let the schooner pass lines to those waiting on the wharf. We scraped the wharf and the schooner squeezed the gig to the

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point we heard wood cracking. I had one hand on the throttle and one ready to reverse, waiting for the order to get the hell out of there. Finally he gave the order and we shot out of there like a cork from a champagne bottle.

We proceeded back to the boat docks, tied up, and that was the last I ever saw of the captain.

I am sure if you have been around boats long enough you’ve heard the stories of groundings a time or two. Most are related to a stupid mistake, like not paying attention while underway. I had an old salt friend of mine that had a favorite saying for the one boater who brags that he has never run aground. He’d say, “The reason he’s not been aground is he didn’t get off the bar stool at the yacht club or he never took his boat out of its slip.”

Groundings are always serious and can cause injury and damage that will cost money. Know the waters where you cruise, if you’re not sure, go slow and watch your fathometer.

New engines BRP, or Bombardier Recreational Products, the Canadian manufacturer known for its snowmobiles (Ski-Doo) and personal watercraft (Sea-Doo), and also for purchasing bankrupt Outboard Marine Corporation (Evinrude and Johnson) is announcing a totally new engine. Gone is the Ficht and E-Tec 2- strokes. The new engines will be E-Tec G2 and is totally new from prop shaft to fly wheel. This is the company’s first completely new engine in 38 years.

It will have 75 percent lower emissions and 20 percent more torque (especially out of the hole and at midrange) than leading 4strokes. The G2’s will have 40 percent more battery-charging capacity at idle. Customers will have a choice of 200, 225, 250, and 300 H.P. models. The engines will have a 5-5-5 warranty as they call it. This means five years engine and corrosion protection and 500 hour no dealer scheduled maintenance. No doubt this will be the benchmark for the industry.

They will be manufactured at the

Milwaukee, Wisconsin factory.

You will recognize them by their new angular shape when you go to the boat shows.

Mercury Marine has four new engines, 75, 90 and 115 H.P., 4 – stroke outboards and a 4.5 liter 250 H.P. Mercruiser gasoline stern drive. The outboards are of a larger displacement and lower weight and were developed by the Consumer Research Team. The new 250 H.P. Mercruiser was designed in house and did not use the base of an automobile engine.

Some of these engines are available now.

Suzuki unveiled a 4-cylinder 200 H.P. 4-stroke in June. The inline engine gives boaters performance previously expected from a V-6. The new engine weighs 12 percent less than the previous V-6, 200 H.P. Whatever boat and motor combination you choose make sure you give it a thorough sea trial and inspection before you commit yourself. Larger vessels even though they may be brand new should be surveyed. Whatever craft you decide to purchase, be safe and have fun cruising. You might also what to join Boat U.S. Fishing clubs in high school The popularity of bass fishing clubs in high schools has risen across the U.S.A. The idea for these clubs started six years ago in Illinois, which is currently one of four states (including New Hampshire, Kentucky and Missouri) where high school bass fishing is sanctioned as an approved sporting activity. Illinois schools alone field about 245 bass fishing teams with a total following of up to 4,000 students. Student anglers must maintain a 2.0 grade average or better to compete. Dues are $25 per member and entry fees also offer insurance coverage. Some clubs have as many as 80 members.

The organization Student Angler Federation (S.A.F.) is affiliated with FLW Outdoors, and also Bass Nation. Prizes in competition range from college scholarships to laptop computers.

Check these clubs out and start a club at your high school today.

By the way this is not a men’s only club, women are also members. Remember these young people will be our future boat buyers and conservationists.

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An explanation of ‘dog days’ All last winter, all I heard was how cold it was. Everyone was wishing for an early summer.

Guess what’s happening now? You got it! Everyone is now asking when it is going to cool down! I can assure you, it won’t be in the month of August. We are in the Dog Days of Summer.

I have heard many north Georgia residents say it is the time of year that drives dogs mad because it is so hot and miserable. This is NOT the case. You might have heard of a constellation named Orion.

Often referred to as “The Hunter,” Orion is a prominent constellation visible throughout the world. Nearby is the constellation Canis Major, which is Latin for “greater dog.” According to constellation lore, Canis Major is one of Orion’s hunting dogs.

Located in Canis Major is a star named Sirius, also called the “Dog Star.” With the exception of our sun, Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth. The brilliant, bluewhite star’s name comes from the Greek word for “searing” because Sirius is so bright. It was easy to track even for early astronomers. During April and early May, Sirius was visible in the southwest after sunset. But by the time mid-summer would come along, Sirius would rise and fall with the sun and get lost in the daytime light.

However, the ancients knew that the “Dog Star” was still there, up in the sky

with the sun during the hottest time of the year.

They reasoned that since Glenn Sirius was so bright and Burns up there with the sun, it must be adding to the Lanier heat to produce the Outlook hottest time of the year.

Of course we all know Sirius is still there, it just does not produce any heat. So that is the true story of how the Dog Days got its name.

While we all simmer through the Dog Days, we have a real treat coming this month. If you happened to miss the Super Moon in July, don’t worry. The best is yet to come! The August Super Moon will be the closest the moon comes to earth all year, and should be the best of the five Super Moons of 2014 as it passes within 221,765 miles of us. The next Super Moon is on August 10th. September 9th is the last Super moon. The “Super Moon” is a relatively new term to refer to the “perigee full moon” or new moon, basically, when the moon comes to the closest point in its orbit to earth. (The moon’s orbit is an ellipse, not circular) “Super Moon” usually refers to any of a number of times the moon orbits earth that fall within the closest 10 percent of orbits. I don’t think there is anything quite as beautiful as a full moon rising over Lake Lanier on a warm, Dog Days of Summer night. Enjoy!

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

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS DEC 1 1071.36 2 1071.34 3 1071.28 4 1071.14 5 1071.02 6 1071.10 7 1071.35 8 1071.50 9 1072.02 10 1072.18 11 1071.96 12 1071.91 13 1071.74 14 1072.02 15 1072.14 16 1071.96 17 1071.74 18 1071.55 19 1071.34 20 1071.12 21 1071.17 22 1072.20 23 1072.93 24 1072.98 25 1072.94 26 1072.70 27 1072.48 28 1072.68 29 1072.69 30 1072.45 31 1072.24 AV 1071.91 MAX 1072.98 MI 1071.02

JAN 1071.95 1071.70 1071.41 1071.28 1071.17 1070.99 1070.86 1070.73 1070.61 1070.59 1071.17 1071.43 1071.44 1071.30 1071.19 1071.09 1070.92 1071.02 1071.09 1070.03 1070.97 1070.94 1070.87 1070.80 1070.87 1070.94 1070.91 1070.94 1071.91 1070.86 1070.87 1071.09 1071.95 1070.59

FEB 1070.92 1071.00 1071.03 1071.04 1070.99 1070.96 1070.89 1070.96 1071.03 1070.04 1071.16 1071.30 1071.19 1071.11 1071.22 1071.32 1071.26 1071.25 1071.15 1071.04 1071.07 1071.20 1071.28 1071.16 1071.00 1070.79 1070.60 1070.43

MAR 1070.46 1070.52 1070.52 1070.48 1070.43 1070.43 1070.41 1070.47 1070.51 1070.48 1070.44 1070.45 1070.35 1070.31 1070.38 1070.67 1070.83 1070.89 1070.85 1070.84 1070.85 1070.92 1070.99 1070.99 1070.90 1070.83 1070.79 1070.86 1070.92 1071.01 1070.99 1071.05 1070.67 1071.32 1071.01 1070.43 1070.31

APR 1070.89 1070.78 1070.55 1070.38 1070.38 1070.51 1071.68 1072.01 1071.91 1071.66 1071.56 1071.64 1071.73 1071.86 1072.07 1072.01 1071.88 1071.88 1072.05 1072.12 1072.00 1071.87 1071.73 1071.59 1071.42 1071.50 1071.57 1071.40 1071.50 1071.58

MAY 1071.35 1071.14 1071.20 1071.25 1071.19 1071.14 1071.10 1071.00 1070.96 1071.03 1071.08 1071.00 1070.95 1071.02 1071.11 1070.98 1071.04 1071.18 1071.18 1071.14 1071.14 1071.09 1071.04 1071.09 1071.12 1071.05 1071.02 1070.97 1070.97 1070.94 1071.01 1071.52 1071.08 1072.12 1071.35 1070.38 1070.94

JUN 1071.12 1071.07 1071.03 1070.97 1070.94 1070.92 1070.95 1070.99 1070.94 1070.95 1070.93 1070.90 1070.89 1070.94 1070.95 1070.96 1070.92 1070.91 1070.86 1070.81 1070.83 1070.84 1070.84 1070.81 1070.79 1070.78 1070.75 1070.79 1070.82 1070.91 1070.90 1071.12 1070.75

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JUL 1070.91 1070.91 1070.85 1070.86 1070.82 1070.81 1070.79 1070.75 1070.71 1070.70 1070.65 1070.65 1070.65 1070.61 1070.57 1070.53 1070.47 1070.45 1070.77 1070.83 1070.82 1070.77 1070.71 1070.68

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Bonny Putney: Champion of all things water

By Pamela A. Keene It’s difficult to find Bonny Putney at home these days. Between her dedication to keeping Georgia’s waterways clean to her love of the water and paddling, she spends much of her time on the road – er, water – across the state and in the Southeast.

“When I found Lake Lanier in the early ’80s, there was really almost no one living on it,” said the Chicago native. “Here was this beautiful Lake Lanier and I just had to stay.”

Putney had transferred to Georgia to work for her father’s hazardous-waste disposal business, which she did until 2000.

She moved into the Lanier Beach South condominiums on the south side of the lake and spent her free time getting to know the lake.

Along the way, she met and married attorney Paul Putney and the two of them built a home on property that has been in the Putney family since the early 1960s.

Paul had grown up on Lanier and the two shared their love of water and the environment. The couple continues to get out on the lake all year long for fun – skiing, boating and visiting with friends.

They’ve dubbed their home “Putney Island” and it’s the location of frequent get-togethers around the fire pit and surrounding area that’s decorated with numerous whimsical found and

recycled objects, including old doors, parts of abandoned boats, kayaks, canoes and even a chandelier made from bottles retrieved from various clean-ups. Bonny, who also enjoys being an artist for herself and her friends, maintains an art studio on the property where she creates mermaids and other sea creature sculptures bedecked with beads, glass and bottle caps.

“It’s amazing the things we’ve been able to find on our cleanups,” she said. “Especially when the lake was down 20 feet a couple of years ago, there were all kinds of treasures, in addition to the trash that we removed from the lake and the shoreline.”

Putney’s dedication to preserving the environment led her to a stint in the early 21st century by

serving on the board of directors of the Lake Lanier Association.

During that time, she worked closely with then-president Jackie Joseph and eventually with thenexecutive director Vickie Barnhorst to expand the group’s Shore Sweep annual lake clean-up that’s held each fall.

“Bonny became known around the lake as the ‘trash lady,’ ” Barnhorst recalled. “No one had more enthusiasm about Shore Sweep or could make any event really fun for everyone who participated. Between her organizational skills and her energy, Shore Sweep really thrived while she was on the board.”

After rotating off the Lake Lanier Association board nearly 10 years ago, Putney has further spread her wings on the environ-

Bonny Putney participating in one of the Shore Sweeps she attended.

Bonny Putney doing what she loves.

mental front, at first volunteering for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, then working for the organization for six years. She’s also logged many hours working on the boards of Rivers Alive, Georgia River Network, Friends of Gainesville Parks, and Hall County Green Alliance. During the drought, she championed the rain-barrel cause, teaching numerous classes about water conservation.

Putney rejoined the board of the Lake Lanier Association this year and works closely with Executive Director Joanna Cloud and the group’s leadership. She has once again become a driving force with Shore Sweep, as well as helping manage the association’s ongoing clean-ups throughout the year.

Recently, Putney was named Volunteer of the Year by the Hall County Green Alliance.

In her spare time, Putney paddles both popular and little-traveled rivers, lakes and streams throughout the Southeast. She’s done the week-long Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia every year since its inception 10 years ago, and she frequently leads paddles for novices and experts. She’s paddled most of the Chattahoochee, the Apalachicola and the Suwannee River, and she’s even paddled offshore in Florida from Key Largo to Key West.

“You know, water is my passion,” she said. “People just don’t realize that it’s a finite resource – both to sustain life and for recreation – and it’s crucial that we all do our part to preserve it and use it wisely. If every one of us does their part, there will be plenty of water – clean water – for our future generations to enjoy for centuries to come.”

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Water safety – from poolside, to lakeside or at sea One of the foremost responsibilities that the United States Power Squadron has assumed in its 100- year history is teaching safe boating to its members and the public. Just as safe driving, which certainly needs more emphasis around Atlanta, can save lives, safe boating can, too.

Personally speaking, learning the “rules of the road” and navigation skills as they pertain to boating has made me a more careful and thoughtful driver on the road as well.

Lately, two events came to my attention, first an eye opening article by Mario Vittone and, second, something we observed on Lake Lanier during a recent Sunday afternoon boating trip. As we slowly motored over a very shallow ridge between an island and the main shore of Lake Lanier, I could see the bottom just two or three feet below. There were several kids in the water on the island end of the ridge enjoying the water near some adults and their anchored boat. They looked like a happy family out for a pleasant day at the lake. The most adventurous child had on a life jacket and seemed to be cautiously exploring the shallow ridge, while

in 1994 and began his career as a rescue swimmer. He is a leading Woody expert on immersion hypotherWilliams mia, drowning, sea survival, and safety at sea. In 2007 he was Atlanta named Coast Guard Active Duty Sail & Enlisted Person of the Year and in Power 2009 he was recipient of the Alex Squadron Haley Award for Journalism. His writing appears in many boating the other children remained close and sporting magazines. Now reto the adults but were not wearing tired from the Coast Guard, he dilife jackets. As I slowly motored rects the maritime safety division by and glanced at my depth finder of VLinc Corporation.

I could not help wondering if the Some of the highlights of his adults were aware of just how article state that “Drowning is not close to danger those children the violent, splashing, call for were. The bottom had dropped help that most people expect. very quickly to 40 feet.

Drowning is almost always a deThe editor of our Atlanta Sail ceptively quiet event.” In the real and Power Squadron newsletter, world, it looks nothing like what “The Waterlog,” brought to my at- is portrayed on TV and in movies. tention a terrific article about Moreover, drowning is the numwater safety. Mr. Vittone’s 2010 ber two cause of accidental death article entitled “Drowning Does- (just behind vehicle accidents) in n’t Look Like Drowning” is so children aged 15 and younger. important it has already been Dr. Francesco Pia, PhD has detranslated into 15 languages. It scribed what people instinctively can be read in entirety at marido to avoid suffocating in water ovittone.com and it cannot come as the Instinctive Drowning Remore highly recommended. Mr. sponse. There is very little splashVittone knows of what he speaks. ing, no waving, and no yelling or After joining the Coast Guard in calls for help of any kind. Physio1991 he graduated from the Heli- logically, drowning people are too copter Rescue Swimmer School occupied with simply trying to

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Drowning people cannot wave for help because they are too busy using their arms trying to keep their heads above water. Physiologically, drowning people who are struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning to perform voluntary movements such as waving for help, moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for rescue equipment. (Throw a life ring or other floatation device beyond a drowning person and then pull it to them.) Unless rescued, drowning people can struggle on the surface for only 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

Mr. Vittone continues, “Sometimes the most common indication that someone is drowning is that they don’t look like they’re drowning.” They may simply appear to be treading water. If there is the slightest doubt, simply ask the person “Are you OK?” If they can answer, they probably are

OK. If not, then you may have only 30 seconds to rescue them.

And parents – children playing in the water make noise. When they get quiet, get to them fast and find out why.

Getting back to those kids having a good time in the water on Sunday afternoon, I do hope they had a good time in the lake and all was well. But, I have written this article trying to draw attention to the care one must take to enjoy the water safely.

Please have a great time using the wonderful water resources that bless our area, but do so with care and intelligence. Learn to swim. Take safe boating skills classes from Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron and others. Read Mr. Vittone’s article on the Internet. But, most of all, make sure you and all your loved ones wear a life jacket!

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Lets go cruising - deciding to embrace the lifestyle 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.

Have you ever considered a cruising lifestyle, or had questions about what it might be like?

Our former Lake Lanier boating friends, Lynn and Lois Peck, were the ones that share their stories of their adventures to Mexico, Hawaii and South America. They shared pictures and continually inspired Carolyn and I to give the idea serious consideration. Not wanting to brush off the idea only to discover in our later years that we should have pursued it, we spent several years investigating the possibility.

While we continued to work, we subscribed to a host of boating magazines and read story after story written by extended cruisers to gain a clearer understanding of what they had experienced, and whether or not their expectations

opted to buy an Island Packet 38, considered by some to be more suitable for what we were planBob & ning. What were we planning?

Carolyn Well at the time, we really didn’t Wilson know … sail around the world, sell all of our worldly possesCruising sions? The only thing we knew Wilsons was that we had to get the boat ready for blue water cruising.

The next two years were spent had been realized. It became apparent that such a decision would on the lake installing the equipment which the books and magarequire a commitment by both zines suggested that would be Carolyn and I, if we were to accrucial. It was not cheap, but it cept the challenge.

For us, chartering for a couple was enjoyable learning how of weeks for several years was an everything operated. Having the time to complete projects on the ideal way to determine if we weekends while we worked rather could embrace the lifestyle. We than waiting was a wise choice. learned to manage a larger boat, When D-Day arrived the transdeveloped an appreciation of the port loaded Gypsy Common in skills that would be required the yard at Aqualand Marina and while enjoying the waters of the two days later she was splashed Caribbean. Whenever possible, into the salt and briny waters in sailing friends from the lake and St. Augustine, FL. After completfamily members would join us.

Chartering gave us an opportunity ing some last minute chores and provisioning the galley. When we to meet lots of cruisers who provided first hand knowledge based completed our last, we sheepishly looked at each other and said, on their experiences.

“Where to?”

While on Lanier we sailed a Winter was approaching so we Catalina 34 which we enjoyed immensely, however after talking knew we would be heading south. with more experienced sailors, we As we crept down the ICW it

took a while to become familiar on how to use the mile markers to stay in the channel, but we soon got the hang of that and focused our attention on other things of which we were unaccustomed.

Detailed planning was something that was, at that time, one of the last items on our list, and that taught us a huge lesson. Winter weather and the changing patterns began to influence our travel plans and as a result we found ourselves at anchor in Palm Beach from November 1 until January 18, awaiting favorable conditions to cross the Gulfstream en-route to the Bahamas.

But you know, we made it, and with the lessons learned, we have returned year after year.

I would suspect that several Lakeside readers have given some thought to going cruising and to them we can only say that it is a most enjoyable lifestyle. The experiences Carolyn and I have shared in our columns demonstrate that if you are going to do it, now is the perfect time to should start planning and estab-

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lish a time frame. We have not been “yachties” all of our lives, in fact we could best be described as “newbies” up until the time that we departed. Again, we were a couple wanting to enjoy time on the water and wanting to do it before it was too late.

We would enjoy hearing from those of you that have considered cruising, or are just wanting to learn more. Should you have questions, or just want to know where to go for more information, email us at cruiswils@gmail.com or simply Google “Cruising Wilsons” to look more into what we have enjoyed. Hopefully we will see you along the way.

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PIRATES

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LANIER POKER RUN 2014

All for one and one for all: Pirates of Lanier Poker Run breaks records

By Pamela A. Keene A steady rain through much of the day didn’t dampen the spirits of the 300-plus boats and skippers who participated in this year’s Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run on Lake Lanier. In fact, fall-like temperatures from Thursday through Saturday, July 17-19, brought out the participants in record numbers for the annual event that this year raised around $400,000 for Georgia children’s charities – Camp Sunshine, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County and Camp Twin Lakes.

“This was truly our best and most fantastic event ever,” said Rea Williams, board member with Lanier Partners, the event’s organizing group. “We haven’t counted all the money raised yet, but it looks like we’ll be somewhere around $400,000 this year – a new record for us. And we couldn’t have done it without our great sponsors, super volunteers and participants. We heard nothing by accolades from everyone involved with the event.”

For the second year, the main sponsor was Reliable Heating and Air, and Williams gave a big hat’s off to Dan Jape, the company’s owner. “He’s a genuinely wonderful person who just gave and gave and gave,” Williams said.

“Among other things, he donated all of our radio, television and billboard advertising.”

Boats and captains came from across the country to participate in the nation’s largest charitydriven poker run. Promoted all year on the Offshore Powerboat Poker Run Circuit, many of the out-of-towners had signed up early. Parking lots at area hotels, including Lake Lanier Islands Resort, were dotted with performance boats with brightly colored paint jobs and super-charged engines starting mid week before the event.

“It just kept getting better as each day went by,” Williams said.

“From the Meet and Greet on Thursday night at Gianni’s at Lake Lanier Islands to the Saturday night party at Sunset Cove – complete with a spectacular fireworks show – everything was perfect.” Williams said that it was standing room only at the Meet and Greet. The next day’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise Raftup” near Three Sisters, sponsored

by Norman’s Landing, drew big crowds of boats that were rafted up and anchored out midday for

hamburgers and hot dogs.

A tradition at the Friday night Captains’ Party at the resort’s Grand Hall is the Challenge Grant, an impromptu fund-raising activity that has participants verbally donating cash in an auctionstyle setting. Donors committed $5,000, $10,000 and even one $35,000 gift during this segment of the Captain’s meeting, in all raising an additional $130,000 from that event alone. Nearly 2,000 people who came by boat and car participated in the Friday night event.

On a rainy Saturday morning, officials delayed the start of the long-course run that features the performance boats traveling from Buford Dam up to Gainesville Marina and then Port Royale before making their way around the lake. The 12:30 p.m. start gave the short-course fleet of smaller boats, including cruisers, pontoons, ski boats and more, a chance to make their starts. The race was not timed, so the boats could make their way to any or all of the seven stops to pick up playing cards. Rules required that each skipper present a minimum of a five-card hand to compete.

Saturday night’s casino party at Sunset Cove included a DJ and live internet video feeds that took place throughout the weekend.

“All the competitors brought their poker hands and played their cards at the casino,” Williams said. When all was said and done, three winners had the opportunity to walk away with a total $10,000 purse.

Local boaters took all three top finishes. Marc Gorlin garnered first place and a $5,000 prize; Flowery Branch’s Steve Deninger took second and a $2,500 prize; and Marc’s brother Jarrett Gorlin, who won first place last year, nabbed third and a $1,000 prize.

Each skipper donated his prize money back to the Poker Run. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks show over the beach at the resort.

The board of Lanier Partners is already at work to plan next year’s event, and Williams said that people should keep an eye out to register early. “Even before the Captains’ Party, we had nearly 300 registrants,” he said. “We could only accept six additional entries that night.”

“We especially want to thank

all our generous sponsors and volunteers,” he said. “And most of all, we want to recognize the children of the charities that we sup-

port. They give us the motivation, desire and drive to put on the event. It is so very gratifying for all of us!”

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Pirate paraphernalia was apparent all across Lanier, with emphasis at the Saturday evening party at Lake Lanier Islands, above.

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Poker hands were tallied during Saturday evening's after-party at Lake Lanier Islands' Sunset Cove.

Poker cards are at the ready for pickup during this year's event.

Dozens of volunteers manned various marinas around the lake to help run the event, below.

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Bright colored boats popped out of the gray skies above Port Royale Marina during this year's Poker Run.

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

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PIRATES

OF

LANIER POKER RUN 2014

Boats line up at Gainesville Marina during this year's Pirates of Lanier Poker Run.

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Ruben Dominguez chats with a fellow pirate during the 2014 Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. Dominguez is part of a group of pirate-look-aliikes who help out at events across metro Atlanta.

Swirls of hot exhaust create a fuzzy background for this 50-foot catamaran from Statement Marine out of St. Petersburg, FL. The boat features twin 1,500 hp turbine engines normally used for helicopters.

A look at the event from Port Royale Marina

Poker Run 2014 Poker Run winners Marc Gorlin 1st Place $5000 Atlanta Steve Denininger 2nd Place $2500 Flowery Branch Jarrett Gorlin 3rd Place $1000 Atlanta Winners donated the money back to the fundraiser.

Trophy Winners/AVC Stereo Competition Steve Cersosimo 1st Place Flowery Branch Allen Bruce 2nd Place Cross Hill, SC Rick Milstead 3rd Place Jackson, AL Best Dressed Crew Captain- Krista Goodrich Best Decorated Boat Captain- Pat McGrath Worst Dressed Crew Captain- William McConnell Most Patriotic Captain- Jim Lee Best Dressed Wee Pirate Captain- Ben Hill Best Dressed Wench Captain- Mark Altschuler Best Dressed Buccaneer Captain- Brian Procter Longest Distance Traveled Captain- Matt McMillan

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

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– winners provided by Lanier Partners of North Georgia

By Jane Harrison Anticipation mounted in the rain at Port Royale where onlookers lined the docks to watch the fastest, flashiest show on Lake Lanier. Around 12:45 p.m., streams of white exploded out of slate water beneath a gray sky as two magnificent vessels streaked through the channel. With a burst of power, the Windship suddenly vanquished the Phantom, at least for that moment. “They’ll be at it all day,” said one impressed spectator.

Islanders staked out on a mound of trees mid-channel took in the view as waves lapped their rocky footholds. Brave captains anchoring their pontoons on the course got drenched in the spray.

The racy parade kept coming: a shocking yellow Lamborghini styled monster, a multi-color

swirl of fury, a Mountain Dew hull on a caffeine high. Soon the entire channel rocked with waves and foam, accented with flashes of color as the Pirates gunned for Brown’s Bridge.

Occasional chants, “It’s all for the kids, all for the kids,” were heard on the docks where grown men and women watched expensive, revved up toys speed across the water. They got a close up look a few minutes later as boats sidled up at Port Royale for the card draw.

Event Director Rea Williams said the 301 entries topped the previous record and raised more money for the children’s charities than ever before. The forecast of rain did not thwart registration, he said. But, it may have drenched a few black dreadlock wigs and washed off some painted-on mus-

taches. Judges for Best Dressed, Most Patriotic and other contests seemingly had fewer to choose from. One commented on a boatload of “pirate ponchos” – black plastic bags that sealed a crew from rain.

Not all participants were in it for a quick run up the lake. Some showed off their style in different gears. Eight or so boaters packed into a wood-hulled Hackercraft and floated elegantly in classic chic. A huge multi-level craft with streamers and a living Statue of Liberty poised on the bow gave a leisurely salute. A giant vessel entered the Port with swashbucklers’ (rubber) swords clashing on every deck and fake cannon balls blasting.

They headed from Port Royale to Hideaway Bay for lunch and storytelling at Fish Tales.

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Lakeside Calendar August 2014 Aug. 1-4, 8-11 – “The King And I” presented by the Habersham Community Theatre at 1370 Washington St. in Clarkesville.

Info: 706-839-1315 or habershamtheater.org.

Aug. 1-Sept. 1 – “Out of the Earth and Through the Fire,” exhibited in Center Gallery at Sautee Nacoochee Community Center, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee Nacoochee. Free. Info: 706878-3300.

Aug. 2 – 11th Big E Fest & ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist) Competition at Cornelia’s Grant Reeves VFW, Post 7720 at 1 p.m. Admission: $15; VIP first Five Rows, $20.

Info: 706-499-1370.

Aug. 2 – Foothills 2014 Annual Barn Dance held at 1700 Black Snake Rd. in Mt. Airy. Admission of $25 includes dancing, BBQ, cash bar and a whole lot of fun. Times: 6:30-11 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Foothills Counseling Center Inc. Info: foothillscounselingcenter.org.

Aug. 8-17 – “Proof,” presented by Town and Gown Playhouse at 115 Grady Ave., Athens.

Admission: $15, adults; members, seniors and students, $12; students and members $8 on Thursday.

Info: 706-208-8696; townandgownplayers.org.

Thru Aug. 10 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented at The New American Shakespeare Tavern at 499 W. Peachtree St. in Atlanta.

Info: shakespearetavern.com; 404-874-5299.

Aug. 15-17 – 37th Annual Car & Truck Show at the Habersham County Fairgrounds held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. every day: Friday, Flea Market; Saturday, Cruise In; Sunday, Car Show.

Special Guest Appearance by Greg Shook from Appalachian Outlaws on Sunday.

Info: negaantiqueauto.com; habershamchamber.com.

Thru Aug. 24 – “Whales: Giants of the

Deep,” presented at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. Admission: $18, adults; $17, students and seniors; $16, children ages 3-12.

Info: 404-929-6300; fernbankmuseum.org.

Aug. 30-Nov. 16 – The Buford Corn Maze opens at its five-acre site on Friendship Rd. in Buford. The maze, which attracts about 20,000 visitors each year, features activities such as Atlanta’s longest hayride, corn box play area, face painting, pony ride, a bounce house, farm animals to pet, the Haunted Forest, live music and on Sundays, karaoke. Open Friday-Sunday through September, then expands to Mondays and Wednesdays in October.

Info: 678-835-7198; BufordCornMaze.com.

Sept. 5-13 – Chattahoochee Mountain Fair held at the Habersham County Fairgrounds in Clarkesville features family entertainment including a carnival, livestock, art and crafts, exhibits, demonstrations and nightly show. Admission: $5, ages 16 and up; $3, ages 5-15; and free for ages 5 and under.

Info: chattahoocheemountainfair.org.

Sept. 6 – Dancing for a Cause at Gainesville Civic Center features 11 local celebrities teamed with professional dancers to support several human service agencies: Alliance for Literacy, American Red Cross, Center Point, Rape Response and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Inc. The evening begins at 6 p.m. for cocktails with dinner to follow at 7 p.m.

Black tie is optional. Admission: Reserved table for eight, $1,000; Individual tickets, which includes dinner, $125.

Info: dancehallcounty.com.

Brenau College Thru 17-Sept. 12 – Women’s Work exhibition in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, focuses on history of fiber arts in

North Georgia. July 17 reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. includes a panel discussion. Light refreshment will be served.

Info: www.brenau.edu.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Aug. 24 – Annual Vineyard Fest includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, education seminars on wine, cuisine within Chateau’s Harvest Food Tent prepared with locally grown produce, live music, dancing and grape stomping.

Tickets are limited. Admission: $85, tickets only sold online.

Info: www.chateauelan.com Cumming Playhouse Thru Aug. 3 – Oklahoma Aug. 6-8 – Spin! 7 p.m.

Aug. 9 – New West Guitar Aug. 16, 17 – Bob Russell Singers and Jazz Aug. 23 – Stan Estes and Friends Aug. 24 – Johnny Cash Now, performed by Grey Sartin, at 3 & 7 p.m.

Sept. 4-28 – Mama Won’t Fly presented by the Gypsy Theatre Co. Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Aug. 4-8 – Cow Craft Week, make cow puppet Aug. 11-15 – Back to School Craft Week, make a school bus craft Aug. 18-22 – Picture Week, make picture frame and put your picture in it Aug. 25-29 – Happy Birthday INK, make fun birthday crafts Info: www.inkfun.org.

Lake Lanier Islands Thru Sept. 7 – Lanier World Water & Carnival Attractions that include Family Fun Park,

Big Beach, Sunset Cove, Landlubber’s Lagoon Carnival and Boardwalk.

Info: www.lakelanierislands.com.

North Atlanta Trade Center Aug. 9 – Golden Spike Train Show Aug. 15-17 – Folkfest 2014 Aug. 23-24 – Eastman’s Gun Show Info: www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Piedmont College Thru Aug. 27 – Works from Davis collection African-American art displayed at Piedmont College Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St. in Demorest. Reception held 5-7 p.m., Aug. 21.

Info: 706-894-4201.

Quinlan Arts Center Thru Aug. 16 – Summer Exhibitions fea-

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HydroHoist boat lifts celebrate 50 years Marine Specialties has sold product for nearly quarter century

By Pamela A. Keene Twenty-three years ago, Tom Child of Marine Specialties Inc. met a marine salesman named Mick Webber, who called on Child about a line of boat lifts through MSI. Today, both men are enjoying the success of the marine business – Child as president and owner of MSI doing work across the Southeast, and Webber is president and CEO of HydroHoist, the very same company where he worked 23 years ago as a salesman.

“They’ve been a business model for our business,” Child said. “They are such an awesome company and they do so many things for their employees. You won’t find many businesses like HydroHoist who keep positive relationships with their clients for as long as they do. They’re a tough company to beat.”

This year, HydroHoist celebrates 50 years in the boat-lift business. The brainchild of former marina owner Henry Rutter, these hydro-pneumatic boat lifts are now used by boaters around the world. It offered a way to provide dry storage in the water to

protect boats. The lifts also provide easy access for maintenance and repairs.

According to the company’s history, Rutter realized that the traditional winching of boats was not practical on floating docks.

Instead, he opted to develop a system that displaced water with air to create a free-floating lift.

The design used today – which is available for craft for personal water craft up to 130,000-pound vessels – has been refined from the first lift that was constructed of inverted fiberglass tubs that were filled with air using a vacuum-cleaner motor. It also has a

full line of accessories and the option for remote control.

HydroHoist has been headquartered in Claremont, Okla., since 1971. Customers have purchased the lifts to accommodate lake cruisers, houseboats, sea planes, submarines, Coast Guard cutters and other military boats.

For Child, HydroHoist is a major part of his business.

“They’re one of our top products in our business line,” he said.

“We’re happy to have such a long-running relationship with such a terrific company.”

Harbour Point residents salute the military with special event Earlier this summer, residents of Harbour Point, a lakeside community near Gainesville, decided to show their appreciation for the military.

Their effort came after seeing other communities and organizations thanking veterans for their efforts to protect our freedom.

A committee was formed and members contacted active duty and full time personnel of a recruiting station and other

military units stationed within Gainesville. They learned that many of the individuals had served multiple tours in Iraq and/or Afghanistan. The committee decided that the best way to express their appreciation for what they have done for the country was to invite them and their families to a day of fun.

On June 21, a picnic was held at the community’s clubhouse and pool. Boat rides and See Harbour Point, page 50

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Hawgin’ event triples the fun Labor Day weekend

By Jane Harrison For a Hawgin’ good time Labor Day Weekend, head out to Laurel Park in Gainesville for a triple dip stacked with some of the world’s best barbecue, exciting athletic antics, and live music.

Sprinkle with arts and crafts exhibits and top off with a fireworks show equal to a July 4 blast and you have the delectable multitiered masterpiece: Hawgin’ on Lanier, Hawgzilla Mud Run, and Laurel Summerfest.

“This is the best so far; we’re excited!” said Ryan Thompson, of the Gainesville Jaycees, who are bringing the Hawgin’ back to the Hall County park on Lake Lanier for a third year. “We’ve expanded with the Summerfest, which will encompass the entire park.” Fifty to 60 arts and craft booths, a kids’ play area, and a music stage will transform the popular park into an ode to summer celebration. Local bands, including Saturday night highlight Mama Dear and Sunday night feature Riverstreet, will rock the festival grounds and helicopter tours over the lake will hit the sky.

About 50 professional barbecue teams and more than a dozen

backyard teams are expected to compete in the Kansas City Barbecue Society cook-off. Hawgin’ on Lanier competitors include Unadilla, Ga. pit master Myron Mixon, whose Jack’s Old South barbecue is one of the “winningest” in the world, Thompson said. About 65 judges will render official results in chicken, pork, ribs, and beef brisket categories.

Attendees also get to sample and select their favorite for a People’s Choice award.

The fun slips and slides into the lake in Saturday’s Hawgzilla Mud Run 5K, a challenging obstacle course race that’s hilarious to watch. About 100 mostly local participants climbed, shimmied and mucked it up in an earlier first run. “Everybody loved it,”

Thompson said. The follow-up mudder ratchets up the competition with a 150 feet long slide into the lake, a mud pit, multiple obstacles and an ice bath to clean up and cool off. Thompson described it as a sloppy “beefed up 5K.” Waves of Hawgzilla teams and individuals (age 18 and older only) will start at 8 a.m. The $40 entry fee includes admission to weekend festivities.

The weekend bids summer farewell with a fireworks show that Thompson said will be as spectacular as the July 4 salute at Laurel Park.

The Hawgin’/Summerfest $10 admission fee and Hawgzilla proceeds will help support the Jaycees’ Gut Check program,

Hawgin’ Festivities at Laurel Park • Hawgin’ on Lanier/Laurel Summerfest, Gainesville. Barbecue competition for Georgia State Championship qualifiers and other honors, plus festival with arts & crafts, live music, kids’ activities, Sunday night fireworks, Aug. 30-31. $10 admission.

• Hawgzilla Mud Run, Gainesville. 5K obstacle run for ages 18 and older, teams and individuals. Waves start at 8 a.m. Aug. 30. $40 per participant includes admission to weekend festivities.

• Where: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville.

• Information: www.gainesvillejaycees.org.

Empty Stocking Fund, and Hall County Animal Shelter. The Jaycees website describes Gut Check as a three day program that teaches young men leadership

and discipline in a safe, structured, high energy environment.

The Empty Stocking Fund provides Christmas gifts to young children in Hall County.

• Harbour Point Continued from Page 44 tubing on the lake was provided to close the day.

Stores, restaurants and businesses within Gainesville had been solicited for donations or gift items to support the effort and each military family was presented a gift bag of items valued at more than $125. Organizers were astounded at the level of enthusiasm and commitment by these businesses and residents of Harbour Point, who individually funded the event.

“Thank you for your service,” was the catch phrase of the day. After a brief ceremony, during which three WWII veterans led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner, festivities began with a Pig Roast with all the trimmings, games for everyone, swimming and raffles. Quite simply, a good time was had by all. And for a good cause.

- compiled by Harbour Point resident Bob Kelly

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Outdoor Activity Calendar See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities.

Aqua Activities Brenau Masters Swim Team, Gainesville.

Practice and competitive program for masters swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 6-7 a.m. Brenau University Natatorium, Washington/Prior St. $60 month. (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu.

Acworth Women’s Sprint Triathlon. 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run, 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 3, Dallas Landing, 5120 Allatoona Dr. Individual USAT members $75, non-members $87; teams $130; add $20 after July 19. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367.

Limestone Tri Club, Gainesville. Club for triathletes of all levels, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 18, Limestone Place, 2480 Limestone Pkwy. www.facebook.com/GeorgiaFrontRunners, 770-532-2453, Ext. 1.

Battle of the Bootleggers, Helen. .5 mile swim, 4.5 mile mountain bike, 10K trail run for teams and individuals; individuals may do one, two or all three events, 8 a.m. Aug. 23 swim start; individual bike 9 a.m., run 10 a.m., Smith Lake, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy 356. Individuals $30-$50, teams $75. www.battleofthebootleggers.com.

Tri-2 Beat Cancer Triathlon, Aqua Bike, Duathlon, Athens. Triathlon: 400 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 5K run; Aqua Bike: 400 meter swim,14 mile bike; duathlon: 2 mile run, 14 mile bike 5K run, 7 a.m. Aug. 24, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. Individuals $70 USAT member, $82 non-member; teams $130; add $20 after Aug. 3. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com.

Bootlegger Super Sprint Triathlon, Dawsonville. Adults 250 yard pool swim, 7 mile bike, 2.25 mile run; shorter distances for kids’ age groups, adults 8 a.m. kids 10:30 a.m. Sept.

7, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. Adults $45 until Aug. 7, $50 after, $55 race day, kids $40/$45/$50. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-6335511.

Tugaloo Triathlon, Lavonia. 1.5K swim, 42K bike, 10K run, 8 a.m. Sept. 13, Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Individuals $85 USAT members, $97 non-USAT; teams $130; add $20 after Sept. 7. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com.

Eric Shanteau’s Swim for Your Life, Buford. Olympian led open water 50 yard, 5K, youth and adult swims, various start times, Sept. 20, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $35 youth, $50 adult. www.livestrong.org.

Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon & Aqua Bike, Buford. Triathlon: 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run; aqua bike 400 yard swim, 12 mile bike, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 28, mandatory bike drop off noon-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Triathlon individual, USAT member $70, nonmember $82; teams $130; aqua bike individuals $60/$72; add $20 after Sept. 14., 770-9262367, jim@gamultisports.com.

Saturdays, Downtown Clermont. 678-677-6491.

Hall County Farmers’ Market, Gainesville.

2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, corner E. Cresent/Jessee Jewell Pkwy.

770-869-7467.

Dahlonega Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays & Saturdays through Oct. 11, Hancock Park, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org. 706-482-2707.

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. Traditional mountain music players perform around downtown square, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11. www.dahlonega.org.

AMP Cycling Series, Dawsonville. USA Cycling sanctioned bicycle races on race track at Atlanta Motorsports Park, 20 Duck Thurmond Rd. Various categories/distances; races start 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 2. $13-$33. www.ampcyclingseries.com.

Sunday Kroger Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from Kroger parking lot on Thompson Bridge Rd or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com.

ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, see www.isicycling.com.

First Friday Music, Gainesville. Nat Osborne band performs on Downtown Gainesville Square. 6-10 p.m. Aug. 1. Free. www.gainesville.org, 770-297-1141.

First Friday Concert, Dahlonega. Free conGrounded Pursuits cert with Kurt Thomas, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 1, Hancock Park, Historic Downtown Dahlonega.

Flowery Branch Farmers’ Market. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, 5305 Railroad Ave. 770-561- Free. www.dahlonega.org.

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Falcon 5K Run/Walk, Flowery Branch. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Flowery Branch High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd. $20. www.runnersfit.com.

Peach State Mounted Shooters, Gainesville. Rifle shooters on horseback compete for riding, marksmanship prizes, Aug. 2 & 3, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1885 Calvary Church Rd. Information and times: 770-531-6855.

Sugar Rush 5K/Sugar Hill 75th Celebration. 5K 8 a.m. Aug. 2, carnival, zip line, car/motorcycle show, kids’ activities, entertainment, music afterwards, Sugar Hill City Hall, Ga. Hwy. 20. 5K $20. www.active.com, www.sugarhill75th.org.

Dennis McCormick Road Race, Suwanee.

5K 7:30 a.m., 1-mile 8:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Collins Hill High School, 50 Taylor Rd. $20/$10. www.active.com.

Georgia Cup Twilight Criterium, Duluth.

Multi-category bicycle races, live entertainment, beer garden, food, kids’ activities, Downtown Duluth, Aug. 2. Criterium starts 1-9 p.m.

Entry fees $20-$40; spectators free. www.georgiacup.com, www.bikereg.com.

Gwinnett Road Race, Dacula. Multi-category bicycle races, 9 a.m. Aug. 3, Alcova Elementary School, 770 Ewing Chapel Rd. Adults $35, juniors $20; add $5 race day. www.active.com, www.bikereg.com.

Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails, tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Aug. 6 & 27, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

Movie under the Stars, Dahlonega. Kids’ activities, concessions begin at 6 p.m., movie “The Lego Movie” at dusk, Aug. 8, Hancock See Calendar, page 67

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2.377 Acree Estatee onn Lakee Lanier

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This 2.37 acre estate is located on the South end of Lanier, with 584 ft. of deep blue sailing water that MAKES A STATEMENT AT ONCE ...

LUXURIANT and EMINENTLY LIVABLE. Escape from the stress and enjoy lake living at its very best. The perfect home to refocus on the SIMPLE PLEASURES of LIFE, FAMILY and FRIENDS. Enormous and magnificent living space boasts of 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths & 2 half baths, and master on main. 2 boat docks, POOL with a GROTTO and WATER FALLS.TERRACE LEVEL has it all: home theater, exercise room, billiard room.

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2 GREAT LAKE LANIER PROPERTIES 2.5 Acres Across From Laurel Park • 103 A Mandalay Road, Gainesville 471’ lake frontage on 2.5 acres. Great trilevel house: 4BR/3BA, den & fam rm each w/FP, only the kitchen needs updating.

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Almost 1 Acre on Lanier with Dock • 6199 Grants Ford Dr., Gainesville 325' on deep water on Lake Lanier, .96 acres. Has dock which can be upgraded.

Lot is on a cul de sac in a quiet neighborhood with upscale homes. Very gentle walk to the water, lots of hardwoods, several building sites. This is a hidden gem! Bring your builder to build your dream lake home. Only $399,000.

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Lakeside’s Safety Page A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING

SWIMMING

Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam

Swim Lessons/ Aquatics Programs Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center

Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification • Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

• Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification.

• When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35, family discount 2 or more members $25 each (call or email for information) • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule. Contact Pat Lindsay, 770-271-4059 • Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php, (770) 2174059. Pre-registration required. Send email to edwards0387@bellsouth.net.

Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., August 16, November 8 • Where: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lanier Program Management Office, 1050 Buford Dam Rd. • Cost: $35, families may share book. Add’l family members sharing book, $15 each • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

• Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons www.gainesville.org/online-registration.

• Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers. Four 30-minute group lessons available at various times/dates through Aug. 8. City resident $45, non-resident $60. Lifeguard training available.

• Splash Aquatic Club: Competitive swimming groups for Rookie (age 4) through Masters (age 18 and older to improve fitness, develop better technique, or train for competition.

Gainesville/Hall residents $30-$60, non residents $40-$80.

Cumming Aquatic Center • Location: 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming • Information/registration: (770) 781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com (register online) • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program ranges from toddler-age in Parent Child Aquatics Program to teens and adults in Learn to Swim and Adult Aquatics Program. Private or semiprivate lessons available. Fees and schedules vary. Competitive swimming and diving programs, Masters Swim Team also available. Lifeguard certification offered.

Brenau University • Location: Brenau Fitness Center, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville • Information/registration: www.brenautigers.com, Blaire Bachman, (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu.

• Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Four 30-min. lessons $100; advanced level-four one-hour lessons $150. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. $60/month.

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus

On-Line Courses • www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed.

• http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Georgia.asp offers free course, exam and print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5.

• Other certification courses offered at www.boatcourse.com, www.boatingbasicsonline.com, and www.pwcsafetyschool.com.

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Professional Tutoring: On-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, (770) 312-0989.

• Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron. www.atlantasboatingclub.com.

Vessel Safety Checks • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified vessel examiners perform safety inspections on recreational boats, personal watercraft and paddle sport vessels. Free.

When/Where: All inspections 9 a.m.-noon unless otherwise noted: Aug. 5 6 p.m. Bass Pro Shops (Gwinnett); Aug. 9, Laurel Park (Hall); Aug. 23 Tidwell Park (Gwinnett); Sept. 5 State Patrol Post (Cumming); Sept. 14 Old Federal Park (Hall); Oct. 2 10 a.m. Bass Pro Shops (Gwinnett); Nov. 3 10 a.m. State Patrol Post.

Info: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info, drv2600@gmail.com.

• Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup.

Contacting USCGA in an emergency on Lanier The USCGA Operations Center with watch stander is open from mid-May through September, weekends and holidays, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., and can be reached

by VHF/FM marine radio on Channel 16 or by calling 770-967-2322.

NOTE: Please contact Lakeside on Lanier News to list additional boating and water safety classes. lakesidenews@mindspring.com.

• Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: http://ung.edu/recreational-sports/gainesville/aquatics/index.php, (678) 717-3605 • Swim lessons: For ages 3 (must be potty trained) and older range from introduction to water skills to swimming and skill proficiency. Check website for dates.

Georgia Mountain YMCA • Location: 2455 Howard Rd., Gainesville • Information/registration: http://www.hallcountyymca.org/programs/youth/swim-sportsplay/swim-lessons/ 770-297-9622.

• Swim lessons: For all ages and levels, parent-child swim, Masters Swim Program, water fitness, water safety, life guard certification. Fees and times vary.

Prevent drowning: Practice water safety By mid-summer, seven people had drowned on Lake Lanier in 2014, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The total thus far was more than half the number of drownings reported during 1999, which claimed the greatest number of drowning victims on record for Lake Lanier, 11. Ten drowned in 2011. The Georgia DNR and American Red Cross offer the following water safety tips to help avoid becoming a victim and how to help if you witness a swimmer in trouble: • Practice water safety • Take swimming lessons, learn to swim.

• Margina/non-swimmers, wear a properly fitted Coast Guard approved life jacket.

• Know your swimming limits and stay within them.

• “Too much”strenuous activity, sun or distance from safety, can lead to “too late.”

How to Recognize an Emergency • Many emergencies can happen quickly and silently. Help is needed immediately!

• A swimmer in distress may still try to swim but makes little or no forward progress.

If not helped, a swimmer in distress will soon become a drowning victim.

• An active drowning victim may be vertical in the water but unable to move forward or tread water. An active drowning victim may try to press down with the arms at the side in an instinctive attempt to keep the head above the water.

• A passive drowning victim is motionless and floating face down on the bottom or near the surface of the water.

• Do not assume that a swimmer in distress is joking or playing around.

Know how to respond to an aquatic emergency • If someone is missing, check the water first.

• Reach or throw, don’t go. Use a ring buoy, reaching poles, broom, fishing pole, etc.

• Know how and when to call 911 or the local emergency number.

• Enroll in Red Cross water safety, first aid and CPR courses to learn what to do.

Have the right equipment • Have reaching and throwing equipment on hand.

• Whenever boating or near water, even if you don’t expect to go in, always have U.S. Coast Guard-approved, proper fitting life jackets available.

• Have cell phones or portable phones nearby to quickly call 911 if necessary.

• Have a well-stocked first aid kit on hand.

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RIDING THE WIND AND WAVES ON THE WATER Lanier is home to one of the most popular sailing communities in the country Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Pamela A. Keene f you’ve got the bug to sail, there’s no lack of opportunities on Lake Lanier. With five sailing clubs and three sailing schools, Lanier has one of the busiest and most popular inland sailing communities in the country.

Year-round racing and cruising fills both weekday evenings and weekends for all levels of sailors, from novices to old salts. Contrary to popular belief, summer is not the peak of the sailing season, because of weather patterns, the summer doldrums and erratic winds. The sailing community looks forward to fall and winter when the winds are more reliable and the lake isn’t as crowded with power boats.

“Sailing on Lanier covers the gamut from high-performance racing to cruisers, from large boats to dinghies,” said John McCarthy, who grew up sailing on New York and is a long-time sailor on Lanier. He came to Lanier in 1983 and is active in several sailing clubs. “With such a diversity of clubs, there’s something for every level of interest.”

Atlanta Inland Sailing Club, Barefoot Sailing Club and Southern Sailing Club are the lake’s paper clubs, meaning they don’t have a physical location for members to gather. Instead, club members meet to race or host social events in locations that are well-publicized on their respective websites.

The lake’s two landed clubs – Lake Lanier Sailing Club and University Yacht Club – have physical locations that serve as hubs for activities through the year.

Atlanta Inland Sailing Club hosts the spring’s first major regatta – The Dogwood Open. Held in late March or early April, the Dogwood draws about 40 to 50 auxiliary boats in a variety of fleets – Performance, Cruising, Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker.

The two-day regatta features several races on each day. Members of AISC then turn out every Wednesday evening from midApril through early September to

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compete in two consecutive 10race series.

“The Wednesday night series is one of the largest inland weeknight race events on the East Coast,” McCarthy said. “Everyone is out on the water for the 7 p.m. starts, and we’re usually finished by dark.”

Most serious racers belong to AISC because of the opportunity to race against their peers on a regular basis. “AISC is truly a cross-over club that has the most participation from members of all the clubs,” McCarthy said. “It’s a very friendly competition that we all enjoy.”

Barefoot Sailing Club was founded in the 1970s by a group of small-boat/dinghy sailors.

Since that time, it’s morphed into a club that mostly sails larger boats – from 20 feet to the mid30s. Skippers’ meetings are held a couple of hours before each race in the parking lot by the Aqualand Marina Ship’s Store and people who don’t have a boat but want to race can pick up a ride. “We don’t leave anyone behind,” said Ken Russell, Barefoot’s racing captain. “We’re very welcoming, and we want to get people out on the water.”

With about 80 members, Barefoot offers a combination of cruising, racing, social and educational activities. It holds regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at Dave & Buster’s in Duluth and provides a plethora of events during the year – weekend races, social/cruising events and its trademark “Learn to Sail” each spring, when wanna-be sailors are offered the chance to learn the ABCs of sailing and crewing. The Learn to Sail events are free for members; first-year dues are $45.

“Training is a big focus for us,” Russell said. “But we’re also aware that one person may love the water and their significant other doesn’t, so we offer social events, trips to sports activities and other meet-ups so that everyone will feel welcome.”

Southern Sailing Club boasts nearly 120 members who enjoy racing and social events. “We’re really well known for our raft-ups

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LLSC

On almost any day of the week Lake Lanier is accented by beautiful sails zipping across the water. Pictured above: sailors from Lake Lanier Sailing Club.

and social events,” said Jonathan Stewart, the club’s racing commodore. “We also look at racing as a little more laid back – a good place for new racers – because we do staggered starts and it’s not as hectic as the flat start.” Pre-race meetings at Aqualand Marina provide skippers with their start times for the day’s race. Crew can also get a place on a boat by coming to the skipper’s meeting. “If you want to race, we won’t turn you away,” Stewart said.

“The biggest part of Southern is the social aspect,” he said. “We have a Pirate Party and a Lobster Boil, plus our Commodore’s Ball each February.” The club also holds an annual Newcomers Race.

The lake’s two landed clubs – Lake Lanier Sailing Club and University Yacht Club – both have clubhouses and on-site boat storage. Both were founded more than 50 years ago and are steeped in rich history.

With 320 members, plus active adult and youth sailing education programs, LLSC offers a mix of training, racing and social activities. The club has more than a half-dozen fleets – from the Optimist Prams used to introduce youngsters to sailing to the highperformance A-cats. Most weekends feature an event of some kind, whether it’s a fleet race, a social happening or training activity.

“We’ve just started our adult training programs with our Flying Scots, thanks to a matching grant from the Flying Scot Foundation,” said Amy Walsack Larkin, commodore of LLSC. “Our distinguishing feature is our training programs, and we’re committed to supporting US Sailing (the sport’s national governing body).”

The club is located on 15 acres adjacent to Old Federal Park on the south side of the lake. The membership-only organization offers a clubhouse, campgrounds, a beach area, boat yard and bath house. Plus LLSC recently purchased kayaks and paddleboards for members to use at no charge.

“Our emphasis on family activities is also very important to our members,” she said. “Not everyone in the family sails, but through our social and on-thewater activities, we’re all part of the LLSC family.”

University Yacht Club offers private club membership for sailors and power boaters, including cruisers and houseboats. It has an on-site restaurant and provides a wide range of events for members, from the dual weeklong youth sailing program each summer to dinners and celebrations.

As for sailing, UYC hosts two five-race series – one in the spring and other in the fall. It’s also host club for the Invitational Lanier Cup Lake Championship

in November.

“This is the coolest concept on the lake,” said Rick Smith with UYC. “It was conceived in the early 1990s to invite the top four boats from each of the five clubs to a friendly competition and then award a trophy to the club with the best total finishes. It’s a coveted honor to carry the title for 12 months. And, you know, in all these years, UYC has never won the Lanier Cup trophy, but we’ve played gracious host since the very beginning. We’ve always let one of our guests win.”

An umbrella organization – Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee – brings all five clubs together for two five-race series, one in the fall and another during the winter.

Hosting for the LARC series rotates among the clubs who manage one race in each series and host race get-togethers.

“The LARC races take place at the best sailing time of the year – late fall and winter – and we’ve made it easy for members of any of the clubs to participate at no extra charge,” McCarthy said.

“We have a great time on the water and always have a social gathering with food for each race.”

LARC also assists with sailing scheduling on the lake by providing a forum for all the clubs to set their dates for the coming year and avoid event conflicts on the See Shore Lines, page 60

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• Shore Lines Continued from Page 58 water. Schedules are finalized by late summer or early fall for the next year, and it allows members of the sailing community to maximize their participation with all the clubs.

The sailing community is tight-knit on Lanier, but it’s also very welcoming. “It’s always surprising to me that so many people are unaware of the depth and breadth of year-round racing and cruising on Lake Lanier,” McCarthy said. “We encourage people to come out and join a club.

You don’t need a boat to belong to any of the clubs on Lanier, and there really is something for everyone.”

Sailing schools Lake Lanier’s three sailing schools offer training for wannabe sailors. Each offers a different style of instruction and varying amounts of social activity. Check out each school’s website to select the school and training program that’s right for you. All three offer certifications through the American Sailing Association.

Lanier Sailing Academy – The lake’s oldest continually operating sailing school, LSA at Holiday Marina offers on-the-

water classes for three consecutive Saturdays, three consecutive Sundays or a two-day weekend class from the spring through November. The school’s Passport Sailing Club provides members with access to its fleet of 16 boats, plus social events and regattas. Members can also participate in sailing clinics at no additional charge. More info: www.LanierSail.com, 770-9458810.

Lord Nelson Charters – Located at Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Harbor Landing, Lord Nelson Charters offers both three consecutive Saturday classes from March to October, as well as private lessons. It also owns Grendel, a 37-foot wooden boat available for captained charters.

Corporate team-building sessions include treasure hunts and leadership training. The school’s Admiral’s Club offers members access to the school’s 19- to 27-foot boats. More info: www.LordNelsonCharters.com, 770-271-1888.

Windsong Sailing Academy – With its ground school sailing classes offered year-round, Windsong Sailing Academy provides individualized extended training.

PHOTO COURTESY WINDSONG SAILING ACADEMY

Its on-the-water sessions are cus- All types of training are available from the three sailing schools on tomized to meet the needs of vari- Lanier. Shown above, a Windsong Sailing Academy student “in class." ous levels of expertise. Windsong offers a variety of elective courses Visit Sailing Clubs online ranging from Boat Purchasing to Engine Maintenance. Team-build- Atlanta Inland Sailing Club: www.aiscracing.com ing outings, as well as recreBarefoot Sailing Club: www.barefootsailing.org Lake Lanier Sailing Club: www.llsc.com ational packages round out the Southern Sailing Club: www.southernsailing.org school’s selection of choices.

University Yacht Club: www.UniversityYachtClub.org More info: www.WindsongSail. com, 770-967-1515.

Congratulations!

Lakeside News thanks Lanier Partners of North Georgia for its record-setting efforts to help our local children in need.

Your tireless efforts working to host a world class event – and more importantly – raise funds for the kids, are truly admirable.

Thanks again, Lanier Partners, for all you do!

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.Thurs.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri./Sat. Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: Store open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $4.99 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals.

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-945-1991 Website: www.ILoveMyMarina.com Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $4.99 non-ethanol; $4.39 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $5.10; $4.50 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.) On-site eatery: Lenny’s Sub Shop Eatery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week

Menu: Sub sandwiches, salads and more; Party Packs (deli sandwich, chips and deluxe cookie) Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-888-6473 Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun. Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $5.07 (Dock open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Pay-at-thePump, 9 a.m.- ‘til 30 minutes before dusk, 7 days a wk) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport 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 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $4.99 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office-8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun.; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: : 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun Types of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $4.74 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 8:30-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14): $5.24 premium; $4.99 unleaded; $4.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Castaways Seafood Bar & Grill Menu: Fish, chicken and burger baskets Phone: 678 765-0424 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14.

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 80' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant around 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. Sat./Sun. Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $4.84 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/ Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.) Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/24/14) $5.05 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurss, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B3, 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, 770-9458787.

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. Spring hours Fri -Sun, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-363-2318.

Dockside Sandwich Company – Offering sandwiches, lahvosh, salads, chips and snacks.

Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770889-2185.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Sun. - Thur., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri./Sat., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Mon.- Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. Sun., 9 a.m. -9 p.m. A-3, Cumming, 770-8886473. www.lennys.com Mallory’s Castaways – Holiday Marina. Offering fish, chicken and burger baskets; hand-cut potato chips with special toppings; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks.

Live entertainment and karaoke on the weekends. Call for hours. C-3 678 765-0424. Seasonal.

Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Spring hours: Wed /Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. to noon (breakfast) and noon to 9 p.m., Sun, 9 a.m. to noon (breakfast) and noon to 5 p.m.

Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner. Views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. On the Boardwalk, Sunset Cantina serves Tex-Mex food featuring tacos, quesadillas, and burritos; a fusion of food truck food fare and culinary concoctions with our own special flair! By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

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

American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. Downtown Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast.

Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined. Live weekly entertainment downstairs at Coo-Coo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. Located at 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400. A-3, Cumming, 678-456-8932.

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. 678-828-8345 5466 McEver Rd. C-3 Flowery Branch, GA. 30542.

Take Out Available Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C-3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181.

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

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 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

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

Silver Bay Seafood – Specializing in seafood dishes like fried grouper, snapper, baby shrimp, oysters, scallops, broiled swordfish, mahi, and much more. Located at 2415 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville, C-2. 678 450-4900.

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

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday.

Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee Street, Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat., 5-10:30 p.m. Located at 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra Bistro – 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 GA. Hwy. 400. Dawsonville, B-1. 706-2652153.

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.

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

Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983.

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

Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville. C-2. 770-5361111.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier.

Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8608.

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 Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Monday nights, halfprice appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays. Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 5-9:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019.

Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lake Lanie Islands Resort. www.lakelanierislands. com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881.

Vinny’s New York Pizza & Italian Grill – New York-style pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

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

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

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Voyage to the bottom of the freezer Although it may seem easy on the surface, it is not easy. It requires a lot of thought and a fair amount of planning. So far, I had been planning for about 16 years.

My wife assured me that I had planed long enough. She is very impatient about such things. Although I had serious reservations, I agreed to undertake a “Voyage To The Bottom Of The Freezer.”

Of course, chaos ensued right away when I realized that my wife had taken all of my cold weather skiing gear to the cleaners. Obviously, I had been preparing for the worst. But now, I was left with Bermuda shorts and a ratty old pair of my wife’s jogging mittens. I shuddered at the prospect of trying to look noble while navigating through arctic tundra without the benefit of my overpriced, over hyped, and under used status symbols.

Not to mention the fact that those ratty mittens were bright pink, of course, and that they were hardly manly enough to take down a completely frozen, half eaten, two pound birthday cake, circa 1994, with plastic spoons jutting out in in all directions like

polar explorer, Capt. Robert Peary, could weather this storm.”

Phillip To my surprise, she became Sartain very quiet, looking at me and then at the freezer. Then she spoke, “It’s the middle of Summer. You Break don’t need any ‘gear.’ ” from the “And don't wake me up again.”

Lake I sat stunned for a moment, slowly realizing that she was serious. But the more I thought about angry porcupine quells. it, the more I realized that I had to To make matters worse, I found myself going in without ad- suck it up and rise to the occasion. And at the same time, I realequate food due to having eaten ized that even with the door the last of the frozen dinners the night before. And, I was told that closed, it would be impossible for me to disembowel the contents of there would not be an automatic grocery run until I had “liberated” the chest without making an awful ruckus and waking her up. the freezer. And so I did what I usually do under such obstacles – But in the end, I knew that she would adore me all the more.

I whimpered to myself bitterly, As it turned out, the freezer and cursed the goddess of was not so much a freezer as it processed foods.

Apparently, my mate heard my was a solid block of ice with scatagony and came out to the garage. tered encampments of food islands, clambered together as an “I was taking a nap,” she calmly apparent safety precaution in the intoned.

Holding back my tears, I gave event of a power outage. Undaunted, I began to chip away in her a rundown of all the the bad an attempt to salvage that which news. “We’re finished” I said. was clearly edible from that “Without my gear, it's impossiwhich was going to to be referred ble.” I tried to hide my disappointment. “Not even the intrepid for forensic analysis.

I cleared a path using a box of tissues and lighter fluid. Then I clawed and cursed until a path appeared, and at the end of the path, at the every bottom, I spied something metallic.

It took me a moment to figure it out, but as I got closer, I realized that it was a couple of my old hubcaps. And it took me a little while to realize that I must must have put them in the freezer by mistake. (Don’t ask for particulars). It then occurred to me that I had I probably had been doing stupid stuff like that for a long time In fact, I ultimately surmised that I had been using the freezer as an alternate trash can. Which meant that my wife had unknowingly been using my trash can as

a freezer.

I don’t think that Robert Peary ever encountered something that stupid on his quest to the North Pole. But if he had, I am sure that he would have buried the evidence, too.

In any event, it is probably a good idea to clean out your freezer more than once every 16 years. Unless of course you are a moron, and in that case, once a day will do.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, I never did find my underwear.

Phillip Bond Sartain is a Gainesville, GA lawyer and freelance writer.

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Continued from Page 22 tionalmarine.com “Knot Know How,” by Colin Jarman.

Don’t forget to add a marine gas treatment to your fuel tank when you fuel up next time.

Be courteous, 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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The waterfalls and wine of White County Few things are more captivating than the sound of rushing water as it cascades downward over rocks and through intricate passageways into a serene pool far below. Add to that the sheer pleasure of savoring the unique taste of homegrown North Georgia wines, and you can visualize the excitement of visiting the waterfalls and wineries of White County.

Though access trails have been made much better in recent years, the gorgeous waterfalls have been here long before recorded history.

The diverse and fabulous wineries, however, have been increasing at a rapid rate in the last decade.

Many years ago, the folks in Helen reinvented the tiny town by giving it the look of a Bavarian village, but that allure has waned a bit recently. A new and explosive renaissance of the area is based on beautiful vineyards, great Georgia wines and an abundance of natural mountain splendor.

One of the first successful and award winning wine establishments is the Habersham Winery www.habershamwinery.com, which also happens to be right across the highway from a picturesque, man-made waterfalls at the old Nora Mill and Granary.

Though Habersham has many wonderful wines, I was extremely impressed with their 2010 Creekstone Cabernet Sauvignon that is made from real Georgia grapes.

The best white wine I found on my tasting foray into White County was the 2011 Bianco Bello from Serenity Cellars www.serenitycellars.com. This Italian style blend of Pinot Gri-

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MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com gio, Vidal Blanc and Traminette has a unique flavor that both lit up and calmed my palate in one sip!

A tasting room with a spectacular view of Mt. Yonah on one side and Blood Mountain on the other was found at The Cottage Vineyard and Winery www.cottagevineyardwinery.com. While visiting, I was both entertained and educated about the Mountain wines by Nathan Beasley, who is one of the most upbeat personable young men you will ever meet.

Another impressive winery I visited that has an unbelievable panorama and gorgeous architecture is the Yonah Mountain Vineyards www.yonahmountainvineyards.co m. Despite already having promising wines, this massive and still growing vineyard is certain to produce many award-winning wines in coming years.

Probably the easiest falls to reach is Anna Ruby Falls, but it is one of the prettiest in White County. It is formed by Curtis and York creeks that race over 150 feet down the steep slopes of Tray Mountain in twin waterfalls. You can drive almost to the falls by

Anna Ruby Falls, left.

Beautiful manmade falls at Nora Mills, below.

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The new Yonah Winery, above.

Habersham, right, is probably the most well-known winery in White County.

taking GA 75 north from Helen for one mile. Turn right on GA 356 for 1.5 miles, then go left on the entrance road to the falls, gift shop, visitor center and bathrooms.

Horse Trough Falls is another easy trek along a great trail of less than 1/2 mile from a parking lot.

To get there, take GA 75 north from Helen for eight miles to Unicoi Gap, turn left onto Forest Service Road 44 (Wilkes Creek Road), go 5.4 miles to a sharp curve and take the right fork, travel 0.2 mile, ford the stream and follow colored blazes on trees.

One of the highest falls in Georgia is Dukes Creek Falls that descends over 300 feet into Dukes Creek Gorge in a series of cascades. Though moderate enough for most people to hike, the trail from the parking lot is about a mile one way. To find it, take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles, turn left on GA 356 (75 Alternate) and go 2.3 miles to the Russell- Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and go two

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miles to the Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area.

The Upper and Lower DeSoto Falls are on Frogtown Creek, which is just over the line into Lumpkin County. The upper waterfall plummets some 200 feet while the lower waterfall drops a mere 35 feet, but both are scenic.

A hike of about 1/4 mile is required for the upper falls and around 3/4 miles for the lower.

From Helen, take GA. 75 Alternate south for just over 8 miles to U.S. 129, then turn right on U.S. 129 for 7 miles. As it merges with U.S. 19, continue straight ahead on U.S. 19/U.S. 129 for another three miles or so until you see the entrance on your left.

To see gorgeous Raven Cliff Falls on Dodd Creek requires a 5 mile round-trip hike that can be a little steep at times. These falls are one of the most unusual in the North Georgia area because the water flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below. Behind the split, the water drops approximately 60 feet and then rushes through the rock face and drops 20 feet into a deep pool.

The water then cascades 20 more feet to Dodd Creek, but to see all of this, you must have very good rock climbing skills.

Since the entire trail follows Dodd Creek upward to the falls,

some of the most beautiful cataracts are easily viewed from the path. To find this beautiful area, take GA 75 N from Helen for 1.5 miles, turn left on GA 356 (75 Alternate) and travel 2.3 miles to the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trailhead and parking area.

The central hub for all of the wine-related activities and waterfall excursions seems to be the Sylvan Valley Lodge www.sylvanvalleylodge.com, which is great place to enjoy a good glass of wine in quiet, fresh mountain air. The owners are heavily involved in both the White County community as well as all of the wine related activities.

The fast-growing White County wine corridor makes it easy for visitors to taste a wide variety of excellent North Georgia wines during even a one day sojourn. Because of unique eateries, plenty of outdoor activities and breathtaking waterfalls, however, White County has become a destination that couples and families are using for unforgettable “staycations!�

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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Apply now for fall hunting opportunities on Lanier As the steward of the lands and waters that make up Lake Sidney Lanier, one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ missions is to manage and conserve natural resources while providing quality public outdoor recreation.

When most of us think about outdoor recreation and Lanier, we think of boating, swimming, and camping. But there is another recreation opportunity on the lake that directly serves the Corps’ mission to manage and conserve natural resources. That opportunity is hunting. Due to the setting of the lake, hunting opportunities are limited. But choosing to hunt at Lanier can be safe, enjoyable, successful, and give you a whole different perspective of the lake.

The two types of hunting allowed are waterfowl (geese, teal, and ducks) and deer hunting.

Deer hunting options Of the two opportunities, deer hunting seems to be the most popular. Deer hunting on Corps

on specified islands. Access is typically by boat only. The hunt is Craig divided into three, four-day hunts.

Sowers This year’s hunting dates are Nov. 13-16, Nov. 27-30, and Dec. 11US Army 14. Fifteen hunters are drawn for Corps of each four-day hunt. In addition, Engineers each person drawn is allowed to take one person to hunt with them. This hunt has an average 19 MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 percent success rate. www.sam.usace.army.mil/ The Buford Dam Hunt is a Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/ three-day hunt that occurs on the LakeSidneyLanier.aspx south end of the lake on lands of Engineers’ property around around Buford Dam and the Lake Lake is limited to two archeryLanier Project Management Ofonly quota hunts. These hunts are fice. This year the hunt is schedknown as the “Islands Hunt” and uled for Nov. 18-20. Fourteen the “Buford Dam Hunt.” These hunters are drawn for this hunt, hunts started in 2007 and 2010, and each person drawn is allowed respectively, and provide the opto take one person to hunt with portunity for approximately 100 them. All hunters participating in people to hunt each year. Because the Buford Dam hunt are required of the large number of deer and to attend a pre-hunt safety meetthe high hunter success rate, these ing on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the hunts are perfect for children and Lake Lanier Project Management new hunters.

Office. For public safety, all The Islands Hunt occurs only Corps of Engineers parks and

Does boating safety training really work?

Seeing a video, taking a class and the written test that follows, are great for boaters to improve their knowledge base, general experience on the water, and make it a much safer place. There is one very important component not determined in that form of instruction: how you translate and apply that information. Proficiency of these new-found boating skills can only be honed by practice, and lots of it. Now that Georgia requires some form of education is a great enhancement, especially awareness to marine hazards, the guidelines and laws in place to protect boaters and everyone else out on the water.

The question – related to this required training – does it work?

Like any other task we perform, to properly apply the “new” knowledge, there must be some form of repetitious training. To understand a skill, especially operating a watercraft, there are a lot of things to consider and master. Sitting in a class, taking a test mainly functions as an introduction to the subject. Some of the elements of this type of syllabus are common sense and is extremely useful. Other sections of the training concentrate on a much abbreviated overview to collision avoidance, maneuvering, and safety. Basic boating education does serve a purpose because it creates awareness.

Improving boating safety is a

agencies, and specialists that deliver boater training at various Steve levels, offer advice, and explain Johnson what needs to be done to operate your vessel. All of these instituBoating tions and methods open the door Safety to initial understanding only. Effective, long term learning and improved performance can only be accomplished by practical training. There are countless MORE INFO: sources you can search online for stevejohnson@navteach.com approved training courses and other methods that can produce a challenging and significant objec- positive result. Awareness of tive. Education, license or certifi- what is required to safely operate cation will serve your overall your vessel compared to actually needs. performing the task is only one I recommend it also be your step away from realization. The goal to learn and benefit from the real secret to successful learning experience of others, some of is to experience the actual enviwhom are maritime professionals ronment either by high tech simuthat are highly skillful in subjects lation or by the scenario itself. I such as docking and undocking, recommend you take the classes, how to effectively use your elecget the certification, and consider tronics, learn how to recover man completing the total training overboard, and other underway process by practice and effort abilities. Classroom training and with someone with an expert intesting is still very integral to this structor. It will increase your required knowledge but hands-on boating enjoyment by advancing training is the final touch to refine the ultimate goal of improved the necessary skill sets. Perform- boating safety, substantially reing the task with mentoring from ducing incidents, and saving an expert boat operator delivers lives. the best results and has lasting A transfer of experience by impression and understanding. If hands-on training is the key to you want to discover more about success in boating education. this innovative and proven type of It works! training technique please contact Steve Johnson, US Coast me.

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trails located along Buford Dam Road, except West Bank Park, will be closed during the Buford Dam Hunt. This hunt has an average 31 percent success rate.

To participate in these hunts, hunters must obtain a permit from the Corps in addition to the required state licenses. Permits are issued by lottery drawings. To be entered in the drawings, hunters must apply by letter to Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515. Letters must include full name, address, phone number and email address. Also indicate the specific hunt(s) you’re applying for. Disabled veterans are given a preference for the Buford Dam Hunt. Eligibility for this preference should be indicated in the applicant’s letter. Application letters must be received

by Oct. 15.

Waterfowl opportunities Waterfowl hunting can also be

a very enjoyable experience on Lanier. There are two waterfowl seasons – an early season for Teal and Canada Geese, and a late season for Ducks and Canada Geese.

The Corps allows hunters to use some of the closed parks as access for waterfowl hunting.

Hunters do not need a Corps permit to hunt waterfowl on Lanier.

The regulations on hunting hours, limits, locations and required licenses can be found at http://gohuntgeorgia.com/ and http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/ Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/hunting.

As summer draws to an end and you begin making your hunting plans, keep Lanier in mind.

You may discover your new favorite hunting spot in your own back yard. Whether you hunt or not, it is important to learn when and where hunting is allowed on public lands and waters so that you’ll be safe.

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

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

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

All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m.

Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531.

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

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

Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ ilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/ recreation/Schedules

STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS 7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK

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Bulldog Dash, Suwanee. 5K Aug. Continued from Page 50 9, North Gwinnett High School, 29 Park, Historic Downtown Dahlonega. Level Creek Rd. $25. www.active.com.

Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Free. www.dahlonega.org, 706-864-3711.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half Back Porch Pickin’ in the night hike to suspension bridge over Breezeway, Gainesville. Bluegrass falls, 8:15-10:15 p.m. Aug. 10, Tallumusic show, bring a chair, listen to lah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt the pickers, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 9 & 23, Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus Visitor Center, Don Carter State $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. 706-754-7981.

Donation for pickers, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450 Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m.

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Aug. 11, Re-cess Southern Gastro Touch-a-Truck, Gainesville.

Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. Event allows children to explore big www.lanierrunningclub.org. trucks in a safe environment, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9, City Park, 830 Skyler’s Run 5K/10K, Suwanee.

Green St. Free. www.gainesville.org. 7:30/8:30 a.m. Aug. 16, Suwanee Georgia Paso Fino Horse Show, Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Gainesville. Aug. 9, Chicopee Woods Ave. $25/$30. www.active.com.

Agricultural Center, 1885 Calvary Dahlonega Wine Trail. Visit five wineries, sample wines, enjoy music Church Rd. Information and times: and food specials, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 770-531-6855.

16, 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Pur 5K Run/Walk for Tyler, Cumchase $30 passport online or at particming. 7 a.m. Aug. 9, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain ipating winery. www.dahlonega.org.

706-867-3711 Ext. 114; 800-231Dr. $20. www.active.com, 5543. www.tylerhowarth.info.

Run the Vineyard 5K, Braselton. Youth Fishing Day at Buck Shoals, Helen. Children with their Aug. 9, Chateau Elan, 100 Rue special “big person” fish stocked Charlemagne. $20 early, $25 race lake, 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 16, Smithgall day. www.active.com.

Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.; Run Wine County 3K/6K Trail Run, Dahlonega. Trail runs on vine- call for directions to nearby Buck Shoals. $5 parking. www.gasyard property near Etowah River, dinner, wine hikes, vineyard tours, 8 tateparks.org, 706-878-3087. a.m. Aug. 9, Montaluce Winery, 946 Wrenched Bicycles Georgia State Via Montaluce. $25/$30. www.total- Time Trial Championship,

Gillsville. Multi-category bicycle individual and team time trials, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 23, Tadmore Elementary School, 3278 Gillsville Hwy. $20$45. www.usacycling.org, www.feedyourdingo.com, 512-8446383.

Gold Fever & Golden Memories, Helen. Learn about gold mining history with local historians and guided hike to Martin Mine Trail; bring picnic lunch, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 23, Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-8783087.

Spread the Word 5K, Cumming.

8 a.m. Aug. 23, Haw Creek Park, Echols Rd. $25. www.active.com, www.fivestarntp.com.

Dawson Dash 5K, Dawsonville.

8:30 a.m. Aug. 23, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $20 early, $25 late. www.active.com.

Thin Mint Sprint, Suwanee. 5K, 1-mile fun run 7:30/8:30 a.m. Aug. 23, Settles Bridge Park, 380 Johnson Rd. 5K 25 early, $30 late, fun run $15/$20. www.active.com.

Hawgzilla Mud Run, Gainesville.

5K obstacle run for ages 18 and older, teams and individuals; held in conjunction with barbecue cook-off.

Waves start at 8 a.m. Aug. 30, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. $40 per participant. www.gainesvillejaycees.org.

Hawgin’ on Lanier/Laurel Summerfest, Gainesville. Barbecue com-

petition for Georgia State Championship qualifiers and other honors, plus festival with arts & crafts, live music, kids’ activities, Sunday night fireworks, Aug. 30-31, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. www.gainesvillejaycees.org.

Backpack Love Fun Run/5K, Oakwood. 7/7:30 a.m. Aug. 30, Oakwood City Park, Railroad St. $25 by Aug. 23, $30 after. www.runnersfit.com.

Southeastern Agility Dog Show, Gainesville. Aug. 30-31, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. Information and times: 770- 531-6855.

Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls.

Strenuous 3.5 mile hike with 531 stairs, boulder climbing, rock jumping, and maneuvering under logs to reach Bridal Veil Falls and sliding rock trail, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30 & 31, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. For ages 10 and older; no pets. Call to register. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706- 7547981.

Labor Day Run for Autism, Cumming. 5K/10K 7:30 a.m., fun run 9 a.m. Sept. 1, Totally Running, 405 Peachtree Pkwy. $30/$35/$10. www.active.com, www.totallyrunning.com.

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• August Continued from Page 41 turing artists: Carol Christie, Robert Helfricke, Leonard “Porkchop” Zimmerman and Shirley Seguin. Reception held 5:30-7 p.m. on June 12.

Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org.

Tannery Row Artist Colony Thru Aug. 2 – Hot!Hot!Hot! features newest members work.

Aug. 8-Sept. 12 – Lazy Days of Summer features all Tannery Row artists exhibition Info: 770-904-0572; www.tannery-

rowartistcolony.com.

University of North Georgia Aug. 18-Sept. 12 – “Ring Road” exhibit presented in Roy C. Moore Art Gallery at UNG Gainesville campus at 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood. Free. Info: 678-717-3707.

Aug. 21-Sept. 18 – “Outdoor Life: Works by Didi Dunphy,” presented in Bob Owens Art Gallery, 315 Hoag Student Center, at UNG campus in Dahlonega.

Info: 706-867-2746.

L I T T L E TO O T N E E D S A N E W H O M E Nine years ago a red tug boat came to Lake Lanier to live at the dock of Captain Rick Marton. Christened “Little Toot,” she became a familiar sight as she chugged through the water blowing her steamboat whistle. Now with her owner planning to move away soon, Little Toot needs a new owner to keep her here in Georgia.

Little Toot began her life on the waters of Lake Michigan as a buoy tender in the 1930s. She was an open steel boat that served a mother ship.

After her retirement from that service, she lay rusting on the shores of Lake Michigan until an industrial arts teacher in St. Joseph found her, restored her, and added the red superstructure that gave her that tug boat look.

Little Toot has: • A 30’ steel hull • 135 horsepower Perkins diesel engine/burns 1.5 G.P.H. • A steamboat whistle • GPS/depth finder • VHF radio • Search light • Comes with 12’x30’ pontoon barge

Asking price: $17,000

Contact: Capt. Rick Marton 770-861-4950

On a trip to Michigan in 2005, Captain Rick found her with a for sale sign in a marina. It was love at first sight which got her to Georgia. Since she has been here, she has served the US Coast Guard Auxiliary on patrols.

One of her additional services has been to push a barge around the lake to assist shore sweeps in collecting trash, discarded floats, and dangerous debris.

During the long drought she was able to gather and dispose of tons of this material.

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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division .....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor...............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days .............770 945-1991 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599

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REPRESENTING BUYERS AND SELLERS IN ALL 5 LAKE LANIER COUNTIES CALL US TO BUY OR SELL ON LAKE LANIER!

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DNR survey shows bald eagle nesting at record levels Bald eagle populations have soared to new highs in Georgia. According to preliminary results, Georgia Department of Natural Resources aerial surveys in January and March documented 188 occupied nesting territories, 148 successful nests and 235 young fledged.

Those are the largest totals recorded for each category in decades. Some 40 years ago, this iconic raptor – symbol of the U.S. – had been nearly extirpated across much of its historic range.

Bald eagle nests numbered in the single digits in Georgia when survey leader Jim Ozier started monitoring them almost three decades ago. While nesting has steadily increased since, “We hit the grand slam this year,” said Ozier, a Nongame Conservation Section program manager with the DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division.

2014 totals easily passed last year’s 171 nesting territories, 130 successful nests and 195 eaglets fledged.

Fittingly, the rebound of bald eagles is powered in part by Georgians who support the Georgia Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund through buying or renewing a wildlife license plate – the bald eagle or ruby-throated hummingbird designs. A share of funding from the plates benefits bald eagles and the more than 1,000 other Georgia plant and animal species listed as species of conservation concern.

And starting last July 1, a law change will roll back the price of wildlife plates – including the bobwhite and trout tags – to

$25. More than 75 percent of purchase and annual renewal fees will be devoted to the wildlife programs that depend on them.

The fee structure applies to all DNR plates, including the flying eagle design introduced with new trout and quail plate images in 2013.

Ozier said he continues to find eagle nests in new areas, including Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, McIntosh Reserve in Carroll County and Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area near Berry College this year. “They continue to select, and do well in, sites that I wouldn’t have considered suitable just a few years ago.”

Berry College has Georgia’s bestknown eagle nest, thanks to the northwest Georgia college live-streaming nesting eagles at www.berry.edu/eaglecam. The camera, also shared at www.georgiawildlife. com/berryeaglecam, topped 15 million views this nesting season.

The public can let Ozier know about eagle nests they see by reporting them online (www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation/eaglenest) or by phone (478-994-1438). These reports often lead to nests not monitored before. DNR works with landowners to help protect eagle nests on their property.

Bald eagles are no longer listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, but they are protected by federal and state law.

MORE INFO: www.georgiawildlife.com /conservation/support

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1982 22’ Hunter, 12’ underwater. Engine and newly upholstered interior is in storage. Sitting straight up beside dock. You raise it you can have it all. 770 883-6965 Celebrity 285 Sport Cruiser, 1989, twin Alpha 5.7 Mercruisers, galley, shower, head, portable air conditioning, CD/AM/FM player, heater, canvas. Runs good. At Gainesville Marina. $7,200. 678 936-6637.

1994 32’ Houseboat - Sun Tracker & “Party Cruiser” 115 hp, sleeps eight, A/C heat, Onan generator, stovetop, sink, BBQ, bathroom, shower, two couches, top sundeck, Needs some TLC. Only $6,400 (404) 786-8359.

Fourwinns 2006 28FT Vista Cruiser, loaded & exc. Condition Volvo 320 HP/ Generator 5KW, 257 hrs. $49,000. 770503-0003

Boat propellers, buy direct, from manufacturer, the best prices. Repairs also done.

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Gated 4 BR, 5 BA Spacious Custom Ranch Screened Porch, Massive Deck Grassed to Waters Edge, SS Dock

4 BR, 3.5 BA Immaculate, Red Oak Flooring, Lots of Windows, Close to Water!

View of Chestatee Bay, 2 Slip Dock

Exclusive Cherokee Forrest Estate

434 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501

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3 $699,000

Call Patsy.

3 $699,000

Serenity Abounds in this Private Gated, Fenced Retreat! 5 BR, 4 BA, Recently Remodeled & Updated. Gentle Slope, close to Water, paved Drive to Dbl Slip Dock, with Sun Deck

770 532-0022

• 1 acre lake front lot off Garrett Road in Buford. Enclosed boat house, deep water always. $299,000 • 28.759 acres in Flowery Branch, OWNER FINANCING, 2 creeks, beautiful land. $350,000 • Commercial lot fronting on Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. $199,900

Executive Mansion

Call Patsy. 3 $2,299,900

SOLD • SOLD • SOLD • SOLD • SOLD • SOLD • SOLD • SOLD 1335’ on Walnut River

South Lake, Deep Water

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D SOL 3 $499,900

3 $545,000

Holly Hill on Lake Lanier

3 $599,000

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Experience Fox Tail Cove 3 $1,745,000