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January 2016

3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com

Vol. 22 Issue 1

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cherokee Bluffs Park Visitors on a recent winter afternoon at the new Cherokee Bluffs Park in southern Hall County enjoyed its many amenities.

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Lawsuit mediation A mediator is expected to wade into troubled waters between Georgia and Florida this month to potentially settle a lawsuit that’s cost both states tens of millions of dollars in two years. Attorneys for both states in the lawsuit over water in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin told the special master appointed to oversee pretrial proceedings that the warring parties were close to selecting a mediator. Page 44

St. Simons Island It may be a bit chilly in January to get your water fix on Lake Lanier, but a short drive south to St. Simons Island is just the ticket. Page 56 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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Public comments during Hall hearing negative on Glades 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 Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox

By Jane Harrison Hall County residents and others with regional water interests uttered nary a good word about the proposed Glades Reservoir at a public meeting last month.

About 75 people attended the open house at the Hall County administration building where representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the reservoir’s design team answered questions.

Those who spoke publicly and in interviews with Lakeside News questioned the need for a reservoir and the politics behind it, its

cost, and its potential disruption to the natural environment and private property.

The meeting followed public release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, a five-year study of how the proposed 850 acre reservoir might affect the area’s culture, economy, and natural environment. It also proposes 13 various scenarios for reservoir operation, including a “no build” alternative.

Commenters included: - Murrayville resident/local political watchdog Doug Aiken: “I’m here to look after my money

and yours … Let the state build it.

(Hall County) would have to double the millage rate and run everybody out” for a storage reservoir that “won’t work.”

- Hall County resident/PhD political science candidate David Williams: “(If) it’s built, it is still in the same water basin where water flows into Lanier already.

Why spend $130 million if it’s going to happen naturally? ... It’s called politics. I want to know

who the county bought the property from. I’ve sought open records trying to find a paper trail.”

- Nearby property owner Wayne Ravan: “They want to use our road to get to the Chattahoochee River. They’ve told us nothing. We found out tonight.

They’re pushing us around … . I like the quiet, I like hunting on that property; they’re going to See Glades, page 20

HIGHEST AND COOLEST CITY RESORT SKY VALLEY, GA

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Columnists Glenn Burns, Roy Crittenden, Steve Johnson, Mike Rudderham, Ken Sturdivant, Bob & Carolyn Wilson Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

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

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Representatives from the U.S. Corps of Engineers and Glades Reservoir engineering team AECOM show open house attendees displays of the proposed reservoir's design and operation.

Almost new 3/4 bedroom/2 bath chalet w/2 car garage & workshop in beautiful & “cool” Sky Valley “where it is spring in the summer”.

Master with trey ceiling & garden tub. Large kitchen w/island bar.

Great room w/remote fireplace & ceiling fan. Full house humidifier and water filter. Large front deck & covered back porch w/fan. Offered furnished including Founders Golf & Club membership. Club has heated pool & fitness club, walking trails, fishing, tennis, playgrounds, volleyball, pavilion and children’s park on lake. Low taxes & great residents.

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A TRUE LAKE HOME! Plenty of room for all the kids and your friends. 3 finished levels w/OPEN floor plan. GREAT kitchen & sunroom that flows to vaulted ceiling great room. BR on main. 4 BR, 4 BA. Simple walk to SS dock w/party deck. Nice lake view. GREAT water. Mowing permit to lake.

Detached garage! REDUCED $525K (Dawson)

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Over 3/4 acre lot with gorgeous new single slip dock with party deck. Partially cleared and ready to build in wonderful Chestatee Landing Neighborhood where you can enjoy lake living in a swim/tennis community. Pathway to dock, located on Taylor Creek and never run out of water. REDUCED $249K (Forsyth)

IMPECCABLE one of a kind home in Pointe West! Bright and open concept w/casual/elegant touches throughout. Huge corner lot w/Pebble Tec pool and covered outdoor entertaining area.

Kitchen has Wolf and Subzero appliances. Great room w/coffered ceilings; Master on main has a spa like Master bath. $599K (Hall)

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5560 Point West Drive, Oakwood

FANTASTIC DEEP WATER LOT with over 240 ft of Army Corp frontage. Over 3/4 acre.

Includes single slip covered dock. One of the last lots available in Chattahoochee Landing. $350K (Hall)

FANTASTIC SOUTH LAKE LOCATION features an open floor plan & beautifully renovated chef's kitchen. This 5BR/5.5BA home includes hdwd flrs, 3 FPs, front & rear staircases, over-sized windows, mud room & lots more. Seasonal lake views, wrap around deck, professionally landscaped private yard on a cul-de-sac. This home has the perfect workshop space. Close to Aqualand Marina. $525K (Hall)

COMING SOON - Gainesville

3633 Lake Ridge Ct., Gainesville

3015 Lanier Beach South, Cumming

GREAT OPPORTUNITY on south Lake Lanier!

Unfinished A frame cabin just waiting for your completion! EASY walk to double slip dock in GREAT water! Close to everything. 1.873 acre lot approved by the county to subdivide. Sell off the other lot or have a huge lot to build your dream home. Call to walk the lot. $475K (Forsyth)

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3 SIDES BRICK RANCH w/3 car kitch lvl garage & 2 car under main lvl garage. Storage galore - ideal for parking boat, jet ski's, and boat toys. Amazing 14 ft ceilings on the main w/3 BR/ 3BA + full finished terrace level w/additional BR/BA. 2nd kitchen and media area plus tons and tons of storage space. This home has long range views of Lake Lanier at sunset from the two story great room. Wonderful open floor plan, level yard and lots of extras. $599K (Hall)

TRULY THE PERFECT LAKE HOME! Grass to the water, a point lot and fabulous views!! 3/2.5 w/master on main. Off Browns Bridge Rd. GREAT LOCATION! Please call for more info.(Hall)

STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home.

Master on the main, 5 BD/4.5 BA, 3 finished levels including 5 fireplaces, custom wet bar, media room, and killer stone screened porch with spa, deck, upper screened porch, office, keeping room and so much more! REDUCED $995K (Hall)

6445 Grand Marina Cir., Gainesville

180 Longview Dr., Dawsonville

3184 Lake Ranch Dr., Gainesville

8540 McBride Lane, Gainesville

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Long range views of Lanier! It's like living on top of the world and o’looking the lake. Marina Bay, resort style amenities include, S/T, clubhouse, parks and more, boat slip option at marina. REDUCED $315K (Hall)

PERFECT WEEKENDER w/GREAT lake view and SHORT walk to the water! 1st time on the market. 3/2 ranch has water views from most rooms.

FANTASTIC screened porch o’looking Lake Lanier.

NICE single slip dock w/swim platform. BRAND NEW carpet and tile! Stone fireplace in great room is AMAZING for chilly nights. $399K (Dawson)

BEST POINT LOT ON THE LAKE! Lodge style home ideal for multiple family get-aways. 5 BD, 4 BA with huge vaulted great room. 280 ft of Corp Line, double slip dock, wonderful lake views. Great wrap around deck, private lot, income producing property. $699K (Hall)

BEST DEAL ON THE LAKE! One acre lot in Chestatee Bay. Can build close to the water.

REDUCED $139K (Forsyth)

Two great lots on Lake Lanier!

5212 Laurel Terrace, Flowery Branch

Mark Trail, Gainesville

6830 South Bluff Ct., Gainesville

4 WATERFRONT LOTS with WONDERFUL Lake Lanier views and docks/permits. Corp line is very close to the water. Please call for plat and soil tests. Lots range from $70K-$199K. (Hall)

WALK IN THE FRONT DOOR AND ALL YOU SEE IS WATER! Wonderful tone on tone colors with a variety of woods, tiles & stones. 5 BR/4.5BA, 2 full unfinished basements. Grand lake views as far as the eye can see! $849K (Hall)

3908 Harbor View Ct., Gainesville. Single slip dock on cul-de-sac. $139K (Hall)

2275 Boy Scout Camp Rd., Gainesville. 3/4 acre lot w/platform dock. REDUCED $89K (Hall)

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C

OVER 3 ACRE RANCH MINUTES FROM LAKE LANIER! Minutes to I-985, lake & shopping? Private setting, shaded & wooded lot w/2 car attached garage & 1 car detached garage w/storage, master on main, covered outdoor patio and rocking chair front porch, full finished basement with family room, kitchen, bedroom, full & 1/2 bath, storage & 2nd laundry room. REDUCED $270K (Hall)

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Luxury at water’s edge Breathtaking year-round views of Lake Lanier.

4BR, 4.5 BA, luxury styling, open floor plan, 2nd kitchen in bsmt.

Fantastic deck right at water’s edge.

2 mins to GA 400. $899,900

Luxury home w/ million $ views

Point lot, deck at water’s edge

Open flr plan, luxe finishes You cannot beat these views

Eagle’s View Manor

Over 25,000 sq ft, panoramic big wtr views, gated, 2 docks w/1 in place, imported FPs. $1.425m

Marina Bay beauty

Sought-after Chestatee Golf community, truly one-of-a-kind

Award winning landmark

Designer finishes, imported appls, sgl slip dock, stunning landscaping, beautiful pond & wtrfall. $1.29m

Pt lot, Lindal Cedar

Easy walk to wtr, drought-proof cove, boat house w/ prty deck, open flr plan, views. $1.2m

Sought-after Cumming

Pool and lake ED! REDUC

High-end luxury, stunning details, mstr on main, lavish landscaping, boat slip & lake views. $980K

Lg dbl slip dock, deep water, screened porch, 2story vaulted family rm, chef’s kitchen. $749k

Spacious luxury home, resort quality pool, party dock on good water, finished bsmt w/ bar, billiards, more. $650k

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Luxe lots > 2 acres, gated comm, marina, views. Starting at $395k.

Fl Br, .79 ac, gated & prt cleared, $239k

Timeless classic

Easy walk to ss dock, nice wtr views, HW floors, high ceilings, finished terrace level. $525K

Gville, 1+ ac, driveway cut, views, $189k

Forsyth County

HW flrs, granite counters, open flr pln, stone FP, covered ss dock, high ceilings. $449.9k

Forsyth gem

Master on main

Gville Harbour Pt, huge views, $125k

Mtn/lake views, swim/tennis comm. $69.9k

Mega views

Breathtaking views, paved path, deep water.

Huge party dock. Recent renovations. $499K

Big views

ED! REDUC

3BR, nice views, easy walk, good water, open flr plan, granite/stainless/ hardwoods. $425K

Deep water, view

Everything you could want in a lake home. 3BR, open flr plan, view, good water, nice party dock. $399k

Cov. ss dock, 4 BR, master on main, fin terrace lvl, 2 story great room, gentle walk to wtr $415k

South lake

Easy walk, lake views, SS dock, open flr pln, beamed beadboard ceiling, fin terrace lvl. $399k

3/2, nice SS party dock, over 30 ft wtr at dock, amazing views, screened porch, lg deck. $425k

Affordable lake home

Convenient Cumming location, some recent renovations, 3BR, 3BA, sgl slip dock on good water. $249.9k

...when you’re ready for the good life!

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THE PATTI CHAMBERS TEAM Experience isn't expensive, it's priceless!

THE LAKE HOME YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF MAY NOW BE AFFORDABLE ... CALL US!

The Chambers Team 631 Dawsonville Hwy • Gainesville, GA 30501

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$624,000

$775,000

$325,000

D L O S THIS LAKE HOME HAS IT ALL! 2 masters on the main, each with spa bathrooms.

Vaulted ceilings. Hardwood floors. Open views of the lake on both main and lower levels. Quiet cove with boat dock. Large great room on main. Finished basement with gameroom, entertainment area, office, bedroom laundry room.

Direct access to the backyard. Easy walk to the lake.

$595,000

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB lake front home. Main level offers large great rm w/FP, DR, spacious kitchen w/sub zero refrig, breakfast area, screened porch, master suite wi/generous bath, walk-in closet. Office, 2 or 3 BRs & family rm w/FPe all on terrace level. Great workshop and storage. Professionally landscaped yard. This charming home is nestled back from the street and offers full privacy on over an acre lot. Just steps to the lake and to the covered single slip boat dock. Great views!

D

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NORTH HALL LAKE home in Cherokee Forrest. Gentle slope to dock.

Swim/Tennis amenities, house designed for multifamily living. Includes master & mini master BRs on the main floor, 2nd full kitchen downstairs, workout room, huge shop, hundreds of Sq ft of walk-in storage upstairs, 3 HVAC systems.

Upgrades include new roof, granite & quartz counter tops. Hdwd & tile flring in major high use areas. Home priced to sell as owners already have their lot in Florida. POSSIBLE LEASE/LEASE PURCHASE.

$895,000

Happy New Year from the Chambers Team!

DEEP WATER AT THIS CITY TRADITIONAL LAKE HOME. Gentle grassed lot to waters edge. 32x32 double slip dock. Master on main plus 3 gracious bedrooms upstairs. Rec room in basement plus work shop. Nice water view. Situated in quiet cul-de-sac.

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$1,195,000

$469,900

SPECTACULAR LODGE STYLE HOME w/panoramic views of the N Ga Mountains, situated on the edge of Lake Laceola. Special details include cathedral ceilings, timber beams, expansive windows, hand distressed 14" wide flooring throughout, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, infinity pool, gourmet kitchen opens to breakfast and family room. Each bedroom has a private porch. Gated subdivision in Cleveland Georgia.

WONDERFUL LAKE RETREAT IN NORTH HALL. This home will become the perfect weekender for anyone wanting deep water (40 ft) and terrific views year round. This 4BR/3BA home has beautiful updates throughout including custom tile baths, plantation shutters, hardwood floors & new roof. The Inviting screened porch and gorgeous fenced backyard are perfect for that morning cup of coffee or weekend cookout. You will love it!

THIS NANTUCKET IN-SPIRED HOME is a true master piece and located only minutes from the Chattahoochee Country Club & golf course.

Unbelievably gorgeous property w/lake on 3 sides. Lovely porches overlook Lake Lanier & the private enclosed boat dock. $30,000 redecorating and boat dock allowance.

$349,500

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

WE LIVE AND PLAY ON LAKE LANIER Patti Chambers c 770.287.4879 • Bobby Chambers c 770.654.0533 • Office 770.538.4010 Sally Chambers Kirchner c 770.538.5626 • Patsy Mercer c 770.540.6507 • Renae Ackerman c 678.316.8596

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$995,000 • LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS WITHIN LUXURY CHESTATEE GOLF COMMUNITY! Outstanding custom lake home features an open floorplan for entertaining and an in-water Corps line, riprap shoreline, and large fenced backyard with lush landscaping. Spectacular terrace level with wine cellar, media room,bar,so much more! FMLS#5614540 www.514RiverSoundLane.info

$1,995,000 • THIS ONE WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! Exquisite European elegance on the water. Make your home at one of Lake Lanier’s finest luxury destinations! Stunning 5BR home with a finished terrace level. This type of landmark property rarely hits the market. Elevator and pool ready. FMLS #5560287 Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainesville. www.2933PointeDrive.info

$1,150,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING BEHIND GATES! Enjoy great views from 3 sides, deep water boathouse, plus sparkling pool and full beach sand volleyball court! 6BR/6.5B, Gainesville.

FMLS#5599136 www.3721ChattateePass.info

$849,000 • LAKEFRONT LUXURY LIVING IN HARBOUR POINT'S "PENINSULA" YEAR ROUND SUNRISE VIEWS! 5BR/4.5BA. Boat slip option. Enjoy carefree lake living with spacious, modern home, minimal lot size and HOA maintained! FMLS #5567054 3350 HARBOUR POINT PKWY, GAINESVILLE 30506

GREATLY REDUCED-BEST BUY! $899,000 • 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. Gainesville.

FMLS#5288402 www.3155windinglakedr.info

$845,000 • FANTASTIC RANCH FLOOR PLAN ON GORGEOUS LOT WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Cherokee Forrest - North Hall Schools, Gentle walk to single slip dock! Fenced and ready for future pool. The home features four sides brick, an open flowing plan, finished terrace level is open with a second kitchen.

FMLS #5519773 www.4245TallHickoryTrail.info

$1,165,000 • ENJOY LUXURY LAKE LIVING WITH GORGEOUS LONG RANGE LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 6 bedroom & 5 1/2 baths, elevator, located in gated Harbour Point neighborhood. Boat slip in Harbour Point Marina. Elevator. FMLS# 5534976 www.3657lakeridgedrive.info

$699,000 • AMAZING OPEN SUNSET VIEWS WITH CORPS LINE IN THE WATER! Deep water SS dock, ability to upgrade. Spacious 5BR/4B ranch on fin terrace level in North Hall School District.

MLS# 5588803 www.3386SmallwoodsLane.info

$599,000 • CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON SOUTH LAKE LANIER 4BR/4.5B home is the perfect setting for both entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Can be sold turnkey with furnishings for immediate summer fun! Deep water single slip dock. FMLS # 5539985 www.6650coxdrive.info

$995,000 • GATED 12.7 ACRE EQUESTRIAN LAKE LANIER HOME WITH 8 STALL BARN, POOL, POND AND S-SLIP DOCK. GORGEOUS REMODELED HOME. Bring your boats, horses, RV or all terrain vehicles!

FMLS# 5510910 7115 BARKERS BEND, MURRAYVILLE

$1,595,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING WITH THE VERY BEST VIEWS!! VACATION EVERY DAY from this picture perfect setting & home w/fantastic mid-lake location. Twin slip deep water dock and gorgeous salt water pool! This rustic elegant setting features an open plan, walls of glass, hardwood floors, study, covered porch w/stone FP, master on main plus 4 ensuites. Gainesville, FMLS # 5594778 www.3619CameronCircle.info

D L O S $1,450,000 • STUNNING CUSTOM SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PENINSULA WITH PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS AND DEEP WATER DOCK! 6BR’s/4.5B’s with elevator, two master suites, multiple living areas and covered porches, bar, office/study and more!

Cumming. FMLS# 5372142 www.4180Sinclairshoresroad. info

$799,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT WITH EVERYTHING ON YOUR LIST! Buy furnished w/2 boats for $849,000. Fabulous water views w/Corps line steps to the water! Twin-slip deep water party dock! FMLS# 5540275 www.105stonecliffcovedrive.info

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USCGA 2016 Safe Boating classes begin in February As you read this article, the Atlanta Boat Show will be under way or on the verge of opening.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be located in booth # 244 in Hall “C” of the Georgia World Congress Center. We invite you to stop by and talk with our members about membership or almost any phase of recreational boating, including arranging for a free Vessel Safety Check. In addition, you can pick up a safe boating course schedule for 2016 being offered

by Flotilla 22 Lake Allatoona and Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier. On a personal note, I knew absolutely nothing about the Coast Guard Auxiliary, even though I had been a boater for a number of years.

After taking their course, I learned who they were and what they did, including their relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard.

That was over 20 years ago, and I never regretted my decision to join.

Take a minute now and read the U.S. Coast Guard’s recreational boating accident statistics for 2014, the latest information available, then give thought to scheduling a one-day boating safety course in 2016.

Roy Crittenden USCG Auxiliary

MORE INFO: 770-393-4382,

alcrit@mindspring.com, Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info

• 4,060 boating accidents • 610 deaths • 2,620 injuries • 78 percent of deaths due to drowning • 84 percent were not wearing a life jacket • 77 percent of deaths on boats where the operator had not taken a safe boating course • five top causes of accidents in order were operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol use.

I was amused recently to read that a frequently used excuse given to law enforcement for speeding in an auto was “I was

just keeping up with the flow of traffic.” The officer’s reply was “the flow of traffic is not necessarily the speed limit.” Accidents/deaths on the water usually are followed by questions asked by law enforcement, and one of them could well be “have you taken a safe boating course”?

Please don’t be one of the 77 percent above.

The courses vary some, but cover topics such as, but not limited to, “Know Your Boat, Before Getting Underway, Navigating the Waterways, Operating Your Vessel Safely, Boating’s Legal Requirements, Boating Emergencies, Enjoying Water Sports and Georgia Boating Laws.”

Successful completion of this course may result in a discounted premium on your boat’s insurance that could easily be enough to cover the small fee for the course.

Becoming a more knowledgeable skipper will make boating much more fun and relaxing and could bring a sense of “reassurance” to some of your guests!

Another good reason to take a course is because Maritime Law holds the skipper responsible for anything that happens on your

vessel, even the conduct of your passengers. There are written navigation rules referred to as the “72 COLREGS” governing operation of boats in international and inland waters. If you violate any of these rules and cause a problem, you can be held accountable.

Wouldn’t it be a good idea to be familiar with the most common ones? The civil penalty that can be imposed for violation of these rules has been set at “not more than $5,000 for each violation.” We’re only asking you to See USCGA 18

Safe boating course set for Feb. 13 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, February 13, 2016.

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

Classes run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35.

Discounts available for additional family members.

Course contents include:

• Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports • State of Georgia regulations State law now requires any person born after January 1, 1998, must have completed a boater education course approved by the Ga. DNR before he or she may legally operate a motorized vessel on Georgia state waters.

Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.

MORE INFO: Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, Flotilla 29 • 770 833-8935 • flotilla29pe@gmail.com

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Almost full Clarity: Creeks are stained slightly, main lake is clear Temperature: High 50s

ing secondary rock points and steeper banks. We are working these steeper rock areas with the jig and worm for some good bites.

Bass fishing Also, a Spro DD Little John Bass fishing on Lake Lanier is crankbait around the rock has good. There are many patterns out been productive on some days, there right now, which is no surespecially when the wind is up. prise with the warmer than norThe spoon bite has continued to mal water temperatures and be good. This has been a solid higher than normal lake levels. mid to day pattern that has proThe best bite seems to change duced good numbers and a few from day to day. Over the past big ones as well. Search in the 35 few weeks, we have been starting to 50 foot range around standing shallow, but also alternating in timber, and make sure there is some deeper places early in the some bait in the area. No bait, no day. Our first stops usually focus fish! The spoon bite has probably on the classic Lanier ditch bite been the most reliable bite over with a SuperSpin slowly retrieved the past few days. If you want to in the heart of the ditch. When the learn ditch fishing and all it inSuperSpin bite slows down, the cludes, along with deep timber Chattahoochee Jig and Crossball fishing, it will still be going on in Jig head and trick worm combo January given this warm weather! has remained effective in the This Lake Lanier Bass report ditches. The fish often are very is from Jimbo Mathley, www.jmshallow in the mornings in those boonlanier.com, 770 542- 7764. ditches. Make sure to probe all the way to the back of these areas.

Stiper fishing There are also some fish out Striper fishing is good but deeper in some of those same confusing. The water temperature ditches which will take the jig and has been warmer than past years worm offerings mentioned above. at this time and we have been Through the day we are also fish- stuck at a water temperature in

the mid to high 50s. Consequently, the fish are scattered lake wide and you can find fish anywhere on the lake from the the dam to Clarks Bridge and from the main lake channel to the back of the creeks. As an example, we were catching fish recently on unweighted free lines in the creeks and on down rods at 80 feet deep on the main lake.

Under normal circumstances the majority of the bait and the fish would be in the creeks. The Stripers have been actively feeding in the early morning and late afternoon. As soon as the sun rises the bait and the fish move to deeper water. The best approach is live bait fish with free lines and planner boards early and then switch to down rod fishing once the bait consolidates to a deeper pattern. Set your free lines at 70 to 100 feet behind the boat. Deploy planner boards on each side of the boat with 30 to 50 feet of line behind the boards. Set your down rods to just above the bait.

Blueback Herring, Gizzard Shad and Trout are all working. Fish the areas with the highest concentration of bait fish. Six Mile Creek, Flat Creek, Big Creek,

Flowery Branch, Chestatee River and mail lake points from Mud Creek to Gainesville Marina are good places to start. The water temperature is 56 degrees and the lake is at full pool.

This Lake Lanier Striper report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of www.bigfishon.com, 404 5612564.

Crappie fishing Crappie: With the unusually warm December temperatures water temps are hovering in the upper 50s, with slight variations from creek to creek. With the projected forecasts continuing to be in the 50s at night and 60s during the day, our fishing pattern remains pretty much the same.

There are plenty of fish to be caught on standalone brush piles.

The deeper brush piles in 15 to 20 feet of water are still the better choice, but with the warmer temperatures, we’ve noticed that some fish have moved back to shallower stand alone brush piles in 10 to 15 foot depths.

We have been posting great photos of our Lowrance down scan. You can see the details of the brush piles and where the dots

representing the fish are holding slightly above or beside the brush piles. The darker pods are the schools of bait. However, it seems that some of the bigger fish have already moved to docks with structure near stand alone brush piles. So right now, everything is working: shooting docks, and fishing brush piles. Our favorite jig head remains the one twenty fourth ounce and one sixteenth ounce jig heads. The Bobby Garland soft body jigs in a variety of colors remain our favorite jig. The trolling bite remains good early in the morning. With the amount of bait we are seeing, the fish are fattening up for the winter and sometimes leaving their habitat to chase the bait. That is the reason the trolling bite is effective this time of year, because you are covering a lot of ground.

Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get out on the lake to enjoy the great fishing!

Stay safe on the water and wear your life jacket!

This Lake Lanier Crappie report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club, www. laniercrappieanglers.com.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE LCKC calls for volunteers, awards athletes

By Jane Harrison A rally cry for volunteers and more staff resounded from the boathouse last month as Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club members honored athletes and supporters at its annual awards banquet. “We need everyone to volunteer … even if it’s only for two hours, get off your rear and volunteer,” Tammy Baker pleaded to about 100 members attending the ceremony at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. She addressed the crowd in the absence of her husband, past LCKC President Terry Baker.

A year packed with local, national and international events as well as regular club activities stretches before the local paddling club which also hopes to qualify some of its own for the Olympics in Brazil this summer.

The recent decision by USA Canoe/Kayak to bring its national team trial to LLOV April 29-30 will put America’s best paddlers on the water in hot pursuit of Olympic berths. It will test not only athletic performances, but also the venue itself and the host community less than a month before hundreds of international visitors arrive for an Olympic qualifier.

LCKC athletes Ben Hefner, Ian Ross, Gavin Ross, Chris Miller, Aaron Mullican, Stanton Collins, and Alex McLain hope to retain their Team USA positions as they head toward Olympic qualifiers. The Pan American Championships, the final Olympic qualifier for paddlers in the Western Hemisphere, comes to Lake Lanier May 19-22.

LCKC officials told banquet attendees it will take hundreds of volunteers, not just from the club, to make the venue shine in front of the world. Volunteers do everything from directing competitors to docks, mopping out boats, posting results, flagging motor boats, and catering to officials’ requests at regattas.

Behind the scenes, they answer the phone, help coordinate meals, welcome athletes into their homes, and perform a myriad of tasks that prompted a television broadcaster to deem Gainesville the “Hospitality Capital of the World” during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

“We will rely heavily on the club to make sure next year happens as it should,” said LLOV manager Morgan House. The former Olympic hopeful added that the venue’s expanded culture brings new needs for volunteers to help with concerts and festivals.

LCKC Head Coach Claudiu Ciur uttered the need for additional staff to shepherd the club’s athletes and coordinate support for their activities. The 8-year LCKC coach said “there’s plenty of hard work for people out of the boat to help with.” He has divided his time between coaching LCKC high performance athletes and serving part-time as a coach for USACK, which no longer has a head coach.

Prior to announcing athlete awards, the club honored 20-year volunteer Dave Markey, a Lake Lanier Rowing Club member who’s kept regatta officials’ boats running since the Olympics. Markey maintains the original launch boats he secured from the 1996 Olympics, fuels them up and greets officials with a clean white towel and cooler at regattas, according to former LCKC president Doug Smith. “He arrives at

LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE INFO Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club

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LCKC Male Paddler of the Year, Will Crain, is pictured with (l-r) his father, Scott Crane, and LCKC coaches Cannie Ash, Cathy O'dell, and Jim O'dell.

the boathouse first and is the last to leave,” Smith said. He described Markey’s efforts as “critical for LCKC events on the water.”

Crain, McLain named Paddlers of the Year Will Crain, who won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, achieved the Male Paddler of the Year award.

Crain, one of the first para-athletes to train with LCKC, medaled in 200 and 500 meter kayak events.

Alex McLain, who was training out of state last month, was named Top Female Paddler for the second time. The Olympic hopeful solo kayaker raced in the 500 meter semi final in the World Championship in Milan and placed 32nd overall. She also achieved third McLain place in K1 200 and 500 meter national team trials and third in K2 500 meters.

Other 2015 award winners were: • Senior paddlers: Aaron Mullican, Alex McLain • Junior: Riley Brunner, Kaley Martin • Juvenile: Owen Farley-Klacik, Lisa Swenson • Bantam: Owen Ozaki, Megan Hayes • Masters: Scott Surles, Renee Villanueva • Most Deserving Female Crew: Gracyn Potter, Kota Teasley Most Deserving Male Crew: Isaiah Schuman, Caleb Copper, Ethan Skarda, Edward Surles • Most Improved: Lucas Pitts, Bailey Morris • Developmental Rookie: Kevin Rochester, Susanna Ross • Aspire Awards: Nate Boyd, Austin Copper, Walker Peck, Andrew Surles • Gene Hanratty Golden Dragon Award: Ben Hefner • Service Award: Rocky Jonas • Myra Satterfield Award for Sportsmanship: Saylor Sniatecki • Julia Johnson Award for Contribution to Adult Paddling: Laurie Moore • Community Sponsor: Syfan Logistics • Corporate Sponsor: Longstreet Clinic • Gary Gaines Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Paddling Community: Haley Wilson.

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

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As our cruising time comes to a close, a new adventure awaits 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.

Looking back over our list of Lakeside articles in search of a subject that has not been covered we have found it to be difficult.

Since 1998 we have covered a multitude of interesting stories – our love of the cruising lifestyle, the wonderful places, the interesting people we met along the way, how those we met influenced our lives; but most of all, the wonderful places we were able to stop along the way.

Anyone that has had an opportunity to enjoy many years of cruising comes to the reality that it seldom can go on forever.

Among our cruising friends there have been those that will continue until they can no longer physically handle the challenges. Most tend to cycle in and out of the lifestyle with an average lifespan

When we left Lake Lanier we had planned to sail around the world.

However when we began our voyBob & age South it became apparent that Carolyn we had no meaningful plan at all.

Wilson It was not until we met others who had their own ideas and Cruising began weaving all of those plans Wilsons into one and collectively decided to head to the Abacos.

A couple aboard Kittywake of 10 years, while some set a had made the trip several times firm, much shorter deadline and before but the rest of us were the then move onto something else.

The past two months the docks newbies. When we departed Palm Beach it was like a mama duck at Brunswick Landing Marina leading her gaggle across a wide have been abuzz with what we refer to as a large contingency of and vast ocean. You can bet none newbies. These are those that rep- of us strayed very far. Since that first year we have continually reresent a new generation of recently retired boating enthusiasts paid the favor helping others enjoy a safe and successful voyin search of adventure much like age. Hopefully they in return have we were years ago. They have done the same. One develops a been attending boat shows, buykinship with those that you meet ing all sorts of must-have equipon the water. Everyone looks out ment. They’re in a “staging” period, checking the weather con- for everyone else, and because we are independently dependent stantly, discussing their plans upon others the bond between us with those in a similar mode and continues to grow year after year. are ready to embark for the adCarolyn and I have concluded venture that lies ahead. that our time has come and folAs I walk the docks I witness lowing years of cruising it is time their excitement and can detect their apprehension, much like the for us to move onto our next adventure. We have listed Sea Island way we felt when we began.

Girl for sale and prepared her for her new owners. Although somewhat saddened we anticipate the new owners will use her, love her and appreciate her for being the fine vessel she is.

We will also be passing along the helm of the monthly Cruising Wilson’s column. This too has been a long ride and one that we have immensely enjoyed. It’s not everyday that one has an opportunity to share their adventures and hopefully inspire others that may want to follow our path.

We wish to thank all of those that have followed our postings.

We’ve been inspired by your comments and amused by the sto-

ries you have shared with us. As it has been with those that have gone before us we are certain the helm will be passed along to someone that can share their perspective, their adventures and their love of boating.

In closing here is wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

- Sea Island Girl - OUT Editor’s note: We appreciate Robert and Carolyn allowing Lakeside readers to follow their adventures throughout the years.

Their columns were informative, inspiring, and humorous. We wish them all the best in their next endeavor!

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- Upper Chattahoochee River watershed advocate Janet Westervelt: “Why spend $130 million for water that’s already flowing into Lanier anyway and destroy (natural habitat) when the same objective can be accomplished by filling Lanier a few more inches … It’s an amenity lake to promote growth. That is the driving force.

It’s a total waste of taxpayers’ money.”

- Georgia River Network policy director Chris Manganeillo: (The proposal) has changed five times since the 2000s … it’s going to be ‘rough sledding’ (to get a permit) because of lower population estimates.”

- North Hall resident Bob Brookshire: “I’ve looked at the property from a lot of different angles. It just doesn’t add up logistically to me. It’s driven by political and money concerns.”

- Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth: “Glades does not

add any magic water … we cannot afford Glades. If you want to add storage capacity, it would be easier to raise Lake Lanier.

Glades is a boondoggle for private development searching for a way to find taxpayer money to develop it.”

- Southern Environmental Law Center attorney Gil Rogers: “Take a hard look at raising Lanier’s full pool … it’s the very least the Corps ought to do.”

- Lake Lanier Association Executive Vice President Wilton Rooks: “I don’t think (LLA) will come out and say ‘yea’ or ‘nay.’ (about Glades) … We’d like to modify some portions of (reservoir operation),” he told Lakeside News.

In his public comment Rooks stated “more storage water is positive for Lake Lanier.” He also recommended additional conservation measures.

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By Jane Harrison Hall County and state officials said they are interested in discussing their shared visions for the proposed Glades Reservoir in northeastern Hall County. Georgia Environmental Protection Division Director Jud Turner said the state has been eyeing the planned reservoir as a regional water supplier for years and that EPD has engaged in conversations with county officials at different levels for some time.

Hall County Commission Chairman Richard Mecum reported he had not had any personal discussions with state officials, but has been aware of state interest in the project.

Both entities see the proposed reservoir as a regional asset to increase Georgia’s water storage capacity; however Turner indicated state officials want “to talk about operating it differently as envisioned by the county for years.”

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Mecum and Hall County Commissioner Scott Gibbs have said the county can back up its estimate, but Turner indicated the state would not sign off on a projection that differs from its own.

The EPD chief said that lack of documented need for the reservoir to satisfy Hall County water demands might derail the project, which has already cost Hall County about $16 million in engineering and consulting fees. The total projected cost is about $166 million, according to one Corps’ estimate.

Mecum said that he does not believe the Corps permit hinges solely on the county’s population estimate. He added that the

county has always seen the reservoir as a component to increase Georgia’s water supply. “It’s not just about Hall County, Forsyth County and Lake Lanier … it has a much larger perspective.” He said the county’s vision extends “outside the box” to enhance water supply for “Atlanta and south of Atlanta where the Flint comes in” to the river system that flows into Florida.

Turner said the state would need a Corps permit to operate the reservoir the way it wants to.

The permitting process would take years, added to the five years Hall has already invested. He did not respond by deadline to Lakeside News questions about specifically how the state would alter Hall County’s plan. “Hall County has to decide if the county wants to go it alone,” he added. If a county-state partnership is achieved, state money could be available, he said.

As of late December, neither state nor county officials could confirm any meetings scheduled this month.

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By Pamela A. Keene New covered slips in four sizes are on the boards for later this year at Hideaway Bay Marina. Tucked away in a cove on the boundaries of Flowery Branch, the marina has been running at full capacity for several years.

“We’re building two new covered docks, one to replace an existing dock and another brand new, so we’ll be able to offer additional in-the-water storage,” said Michael Duling, general manager at Hideaway Bay. “With waiting lists for every sized slip, this will help us better serve our customers.”

Slips in four lengths – 28-, 32-, 35and 40-foot sizes – will be built with vented roofs and the open design found elsewhere in the marina.

“People have a chance to win one of two 12-month leases on the new docks when they register at our booth at the Atlanta Boat Show,” he said. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there.”

The marina is home to Fish Tales Restaurant, which will be open during the winter Thursdays through Sundays. Harbor Marine provides service for inboards and outboards and other marine items. Atlanta Marine operates a boat dealership on the property as well, selling Bennington pontoon and Chaparral boats.

“Atlanta Marine has done very well in the past few years by picking and contin-

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Additionally, the new traffic pattern will create a more direct route to Hideaway Bay via Mitchell Street, eliminating the need for a dogleg through a residential area.

“It will be a lot nicer with easier access,” Duling said. “We’re already installed more directional signage to the marina and when the construction is complete, later this year, it will be much less confusing to find us.”

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Start the new year off right with boating resolutions I hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! Don’t forget a few boating New Year’s resolutions: 1. Add Stabil or a like additive to your fuel tank. It will save you from costly repairs or being towed.

2. Have properly fitting PFDs (life jackets) and wear them when you are on the water. The USCG states that at least 80 percent of victims who drowned in boating accidents were not wearing PFDs. Don’t become a statistic. If you’ve noticed recent boat ads everyone on board wears a PFD. 3. Enroll you and your crew in a USCG Auxiliary or US Power Squadron safety course. You will find the dates in this publication.

Remember, course completion could get you 10 percent off on your boat insurance.

4. Join Boat US, it’s the organization all boaters should belong to. They have a very informative bi-monthly publication and if you need a good answer to a boating problem you can contact them and one of their pros will help you. Contact: www.boatus.com.

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Now’s the time to charter If you are tired of looking at boating magazines in this cold January weather, why not consider chartering a boat in Florida or the Bahamas. If you are qualified you can bare boat charter, it’s like having your own boat with your crew and you are the Captain. You can cruise the west coast of Florida, the Keys, or Florida’s east coast where you can cruise to the Bahama Island of your choice. The west coast of Florida has Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor and farther south to Naples and Marco Island. In the Keys you can go diving on one of the world’s largest coral reefs.

Chris Caswell, who writes for many popular boating magazines, says that a new trend taken from European charters is called social chartering or a flotilla of friends chartering numerous vessels. The charter company puts together a package for a particular destination, perhaps the Virgin Islands for a dozen or so boats. The charter company provides a Captain, service technician and a hostess.

The Captain meets with the bare boat skippers each morning and goes over the charts and discusses the plan of the day, which could be the perfect cove or beach to have lunch or a dive on a coral reef. You’ll get more out of your

with the proper licensing. General tourism is still not allowed and your trip must fall under one of Mike 12 categories. The 12 permitted Rudderham categories of travel are: family visits, government business, jourCaptain’s nalism, professional research and Comments meetings, educational activities, religious activities, participation in public performances, clinics, workshops, exhibitions, sports social charter, because you will go directly to your destination in- and other competitions, support stead of searching for it. Perhaps for the Cuban people, humanitarian projects, work of private founthat fun loving crew you hang dations and research, exportation, with at the marina or beach at importation, authorized export Lake Lanier might want to do a transactions. You can also refer social charter this winter. Just think of the stories you will have to: www.treasury.gov/cuba_faqs_ new.pdf and you will see some of to tell dockside next summer. the frequently asked questions to For more info on Florida and get your papers.

Bahamas cruising contact: Since this past September www.floridacruising.com for a when these regulations were set, cruising directory, it’s only $16. sailboat racers have been busy.

If you are a fisherman, here’s the trip of a lifetime, especially if The Conch Republic Cup will comprise a series of races starting you are a bass fisherman. How the last part of January 2016. about a trip to Mexico to fish Lake Picachos. It’s full of Florida They will go from Key West to Varadaro and then Varadaro to largemouth bass, the ones that Havana, and then the last race grow the fastest. Fly in to will be from Havana to Key West.

Mazatlán and about a 50-minute Check out: www.conchrepublicride puts you at the Anglers Inn. They will meet you at the airport. cup.com for more information.

Another race was set for Dec. Packages start at $1,695 per an3, 2015. It was promoted by the gler for four nights and three Varadaro Yacht Club in Cuba days. Call 1-800-gota-fish or along with the Lake Kegonsa www.anglersinn.com also check Sailing in Wisconsin. Guess they www.anglersinn.tv to view the wanted to get out of the cold. latest fish reports and videos.

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They say 10 pound largemouth com. are average.

The Pensacola Yacht Club is Charter resources Here are some basic charter re- also considering a race to Havana.

The Sarasota Yacht Club has sources: scheduled a race from Sarasota to • www.chartersavvy.com Havana next April 2-12. Visit: • www.charterwave.com www.sarasotayachtclub.org. They • www.bahamascatamaran.com expect more than 20 entries.

• www.leboat.com (Europe) Meanwhile the charter busi• www.marinemaxvacations.com ness is picking up. Check: • swfyacht.com www.cuba-yacht.com. For the • www.moorings.com fisherman, the Hemingway Yacht • www.sunsail.com Club is expected to begin tourna• www.catamarans.com. ments like they had in HemingLe Boat cruises the canals in way’s famous fishing tournament France which go through small on “Pilar,” his 38’ wheeler. towns with great wine and food.

An interesting note about These cruises are getting more Hemingway’s second wife popular. No rough water, just Pauline, who was from the small canals and locks, and great town of Piggot, Arkansas. Seems scenery. If you go on a charter like when the kids came along he please share your story and phodidn’t like diapers, feeding and tos with Lakeside readers.

Chitwod Charters is a familiar colic, so he didn’t stay at the Key West home, he would go to Cuba one for me as I captained a 48’ and fish. So as a lure to keep him Grand Banks trawler for a client in Key West Pauline convinced on a week’s charter in the Saraher uncle to purchase “Pilar.” sota to Ft. Myers area, everyone National fisherman Roger was satisfied. Southwest Florida Yacht Charters will also teach you Fitzgerald has fond memories of Cuba. His father was in the Navy sailing when chartering. and stationed at Guantanamo Bay. More on Cuba Cruising Cuban waters is legal He grew up there and caught the

fishing fever as a youngster when he caught a cubero snapper.

That’s a red snapper on steroids and they run a pretty good size – 20 to 40 pounds plus. He has visited Cuba many times in recent years with no problem. He would fly to Cancun, Mexico and catch one of 10 or more flights on Mexicana or Cubana Airlines. However if the Cubans got caught talking fishing they might end up in jail. I’m sure things are changing and the spring boating magazines will have many stories of a revitalized Cuba.

An unusual boat The Galeon 50 flybridge yacht is one of the new yachts that features the euro-style profile and a spacious flybridge. She cruises at 24 knots. When you reach your favorite cove or party destination you push several buttons and the five foot long windows slide forward into the bulkheads, then the aft bulkheads fold down into the balconies just a few feet above the water. There is an alfresco bar on one side and a balcony with a chaise lounge on the other. Quite a party barge. Fold out balconies were originated by designer Tony Castro for his super yacht designs. Galeon is represented in

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Large electric outboards Trolling motors are not the only electric outboard motors; Torqeedo introduced an 80 hp and ReGen Nautic, a 180 hp, with a 300 hp model on the way. They have even experimented with a 38 foot cigarette with 2,200 hp.

However battery power will only last for 30 minutes, going at 70 mph with a burst to 110 mph.

They are very efficient, but only for a short time because of the batteries. The cost would be about three times that of a gas outboard.

The problem is the lithium ion batteries, which are heavy, don’t stay on a charge long enough, and they are expensive. When these three problems are solved we will see electric outboards competing in price. Elon Musk (of Tesla electric cars) is now working on this at his new battery factory in Nevada.

If you go out on the water be sure to practice safe boating and I’ll see you on the water when it gets warmer.

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El Nino affecting weather this winter Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying this “winter.” Yes, it’s winter believe it or not. I realize it was more than a little strange seeing folks Christmas shopping in shorts. Near record highs or actual record high temperatures were occurring for many people east of the Rocky Mountains. If you are asking if this was due to the current El Nino, the answer is yes.

El Nino is the warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. Without boring you with meteorological jargon, the result is a change in the global winds patterns. This pattern change is what has brought badly needed rain and snow to California and the above average temperatures for much of the eastern half of the country.

I want to point out that El Ninos are like snowflakes. It’s all snow but each snowflake is unique in its own right. This current El Nino is certainly unique and has many forecasters scratching their heads in anticipation of what might happen this month. Let me break it down for you and tell you what I have learned. Our local National Weather Service office believes this month will be the month of changes. Wild swings in temperatures, possible severe storms and tornadoes, and the main concern: ICE. Fortunately for everyone, we have a brand new technology we will begin using this month. It’s called the SPIA Ice Index

(we’re calling it ICE TRACKER 2). We have it exclusively for WSBGlenn TV. Up until now, foreBurns casting ice has been, shall we say, challenging. With this new techLanier nology, we will be Outlook showing you a county map with where, when, and how much ice will accumulate. That in itself is something we have not been able to do with any degree of skill before. In addition, we will be able to make this prediction 72 hours in advance of an ice storm with tremendous accuracy. That is going to be a game changer.

Imagine how much that kind of lead time will help in planning for power companies, road crews, and for you and your family. It has already proven itself in Oklahoma, where this technology was developed.

Now let’s move on to what the Climate Prediction Center has to say about this month. As far as precipitation, we are expected to have an above average amount.

The CPC says there are too many variables in play to make a temperature prediction for north Georgia. Therefore, we have been given equal chances of above or below average temperatures. For the northern U.S. into New England, above average temperatures are being predicted. With above average temperatures to our north, there will likely be less snow cover. With less snow cover, cold fronts headed to the Southeast will have a good chance of moderating before reaching us. A large snow pack to our north helps keep cold air cold.

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SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS MAY 1 1071.25 2 1071.28 3 1071.31 4 1071.28 5 1071.21 6 1071.15 7 1071.06 8 1071.01 9 1071.04 10 1071.07 11 1071.00 12 1070.93 13 1070.86 14 1070.79 15 1070.71 16 1070.72 17 1070.78 18 1070.72 19 1070.67 20 1070.62 21 1070.52 22 1070.45 23 1070.46 24 1070.45 25 1070.42 26 1070.51 27 1070.48 28 1070.49 29 1070.44 30 1070.46 31 1070.53 AV 1070.80 MAX 1071.31 MI 1070.42

JUN 1070.50 1070.54 1070.48 1070.42 1070.33 1070.36 1070.37 1070.30 1070.28 1070.24 1070.20 1070.15 1070.17 1070.18 1070.10 1070.02 1069.93 1069.86 1069.79 1069.74 1069.75 1069.66 1069.55 1069.46 1069.38 1069.31 1069.31 1069.30 1069.21 1069.12

JUL

1069.08 1069.08 1069.42 1069.41 1069.43 1069.38 1069.33 1069.26 1069.20 1069.12 1069.13 1069.06 1068.97 1068.98 1068.91 1068.83 1068.74 1068.74 1068.71 1068.64 1068.57 1068.48 1068.39 1068.40 1068.38 1068.33 1068.27 1068.20 1068.16 1068.13 1068.06 1069.93 1068.80 1070.54 1069.43 1069.12 1068.06

AUG

SEPT

1068.03 1067.97 1067.90 1067.83 1067.77 1067.79 1067.73 1067.65 1067.65 1067.63 1067.60 1067.55 1067.49 1067.42 1067.37 1067.34 1067.47 1067.59 1067.67 1067.65 1067.62 1067.65 1067.86 1067.84 1067.80 1067.75 1067.69 1067.62 1067.59 1067.59 1067.52 1067.67 1068.03 1067.34

ward a slightly warmer than average temperature pattern for us. We shall see. See you next month when we will likely be talking about the upcoming severe storm

1067.45 1067.39 1067.34 1067.32 1067.25 1067.23 1067.17 1067.18 1067.16 1067.12 1067.12 1066.99 1066.96 1066.91 1066.85 1066.78 1066.70 1066.64 1066.57 1066.55 1066.47 1066.41 1066.32 1066.41 1066.41 1066.44 1066.64 1066.36 1066.48 1066.43

OCT

1066.45 1066.48 1067.13 1067.89 1067.92 1067.91 1067.87 1067.84 1067.80 1067.97 1068.00 1067.98 1067.96 1067.85 1067.72 1067.59 1067.54 1067.54 1067.44 1067.41 1067.37 1067.31 1067.26 1067.27 1067.27 1067.35 1067.27 1067.25 1067.24 1067.22 1067.24 1066.84 1067.49 1067.45 1068.00 1066.32 1066.45

NOV

DEC

1067.51 1068.60 1068.86 1068.97 1069.04 1069.13 1069.54 1069.78 1070.17 1070.33 1070.42 1070.41 1070.34 1070.40 1070.44 1070.39 1070.27 1070.83 1071.38 1071.48 1071.43 1071.39 1071.21 1071.01 1070.80 1070.58 1070.36 1070.41 1070.47 1070.47

1070.58 1070.86 1070.76 1070.64 1070.71 1070.76 1070.66 1070.52 1070.36 1070.22 1070.08 1070.14 1070.20 1070.22 1070.21 1070.22 1070.33 1070.35 1070.40 1070.48 1070.45

1070.21 1071.48 1067.51

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

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Abandoned houseboat issue remains unresolved

By Pamela A. Keene An abandoned houseboat in the Oakwood/Gainesville area of Lake Lanier continues to be at the top of the radar for the Lake Lanier Association.

“The issue is getting worse by the week and we’re concerned that it will result in possible contamination of the lake if it’s not addressed soon. Having an abandoned vessel on the shoreline affects water quality and recreational use, and it’s a blight on the lake,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the lake-advocacy group.

“We’ve had several meetings with various government entities over the past month and the situation seems to be stalled. We realize that this is a complex issue because the former owner passed away and there’s no chain of ownership beyond him that we

can identify, but we are remaining vigilant that something will be resolved sooner rather than later.”

Cloud said that the issue first came to the attention of the association in early fall and the group began work to find the responsible party. It contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Hall County law enforcement, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Buford Project Operations personnel and even the media to push for some sort of next step to get the boat removed.

“When it was first discovered, the houseboat was fully afloat and could have easily been towed to a secure location that would not have the potential for its on-board fluids from gas, batteries and the head to pollute the lake,” she said.

“However, with the hard rains we’ve had this fall, the boat is now almost completely sunk and

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will cost a great deal more to remove it once the issue of ownership is resolved and we – or someone – is given the authority to remove it.”

The association began an abandoned vessels/abandoned dock removal initiative almost two years ago with cooperation from the Corps of Engineers on Lanier.

The group has removed several vessels since that time, including a large beached houseboat and a smaller run-about boat, with the help and financial support of area businesses. In each case, the Corps has issued a letter of authorization to the association.

When the Corps was contacted

by Lakeside several weeks ago, a spokesperson said that the Corps would be looking at creating an overarching document to cover an arrangement with the association.

“Work has not begun on the document yet,” said Pat Robbins, legislative and public affairs chief of the Corps’ Mobile District Office.

“We are still trying to determine a way forward that would not depend on the particulars of each case scenario.”

As for the specific houseboat

Abandoned houseboat.

issue, the Corps is maintaining communications. “The Corps continues to communicate with Hall County to understand how the probate process works in this case,” Robbins said. “The Corps has determined that this vessel does not pose a threat to public safety, is not a hazard to navigation, is not or has not damaged the project, and does not impact the accomplishment of project missions.”

Robbins continued. “As we have always stated, we would like to continue to work with the Lake Lanier Association on the removal of abandoned vessels/ docks. What has to be understood

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LLOV 20th anniversary celebration plans in the making

By Jane Harrison Olympic events on big screen and a gala with food, drinks and dragon boaters flashing pyrotechnics on the water may be in the mix for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue this summer.

There’s much to party about in the recent rebirth of the venue where Olympic paddlers and rowers competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The milestone event will pay tribute to the Olympic legacy, sneak a peek into the future, and “celebrate what we’ve done,” said Mimi Collins, Chairperson of Gainesville Hall ’96.

The revival of the non-profit organization that brought the Olympics to Lanier has energized the aging facility with new onthe-water competitions, lakeside community events, and financial investments.

Since GH ’96 retooled with a new board and a venue manager about two years ago, LLOV has attracted an Olympic qualifying canoe/kayak competition this May, snared more than a million dollars in public and private funds for renovations, and hosted a concert, movies, weddings, corporate events, and a wake surfing gig.

Four concerts are on the horizon this year.

Collins told GH ’96 board members last month that she plans a brainstorming session this month to focus on the 20th anniversary. The celebration may get a boost with potential sponsorship from the 811 Call Before You Dig organization. LLOV Manager Morgan House reported the 811 organization might fork out around $35,000 for the celebration.

That sponsor would join other

private investors donating a total of $300,000 toward renovations needed for the Pan American Sprint Canoe/Kayak Games and anniversary event. Contributors include Springer Mountain Farms, $250,000 for five year naming rights to the finish tower, $35,000 from an anonymous donor, and $15,000 from the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority. Public monies committed include a $300,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant, $800,000 from Gainesville and Hall County general funds and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax budgets.

Phase 1 renovations at the venue were delayed last month when the Appalachian Regional Commission requested an environmental assessment of planned construction. House applied for and got a categorical exemption

from ARC after completing a 32 page document to secure the ARC grant.

Construction is expected to begin this month and be completed in time for the John Hunter Regatta March 19. Local contractor Carroll Daniel Construction will build a bridge from the tower to plaza, a handicap ramp, and

renovate the service building on the tower side.

Phase 2 of the LLOV master plan, which calls for a pavilion, restroom renovation, and face lift at the boathouse across Clarks Bridge Road from the tower, has not been approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns the land.

Rowing crews heading to Lanier

By Jane Harrison Rowing crews from three northern colleges planned to travel south to Lake Lanier for winter training camps. Lake Lanier Rowing Club President Duane Schlereth reported rowers from the University of Michigan expected to migrate south Dec. 28, followed by University of Virginia and University of Massachusetts crews early this month.

The Lake Lanier Olympic Venue annually draws hundreds of collegiate rowers from icebound waters for winter and spring practice. Schlereth said most will come down in March, when the venue will be covered up with rowers. About 800 are expected to dip oars in Lanier, where they rent coaches’ motor boats, boathouse storage, and a training room from LLRC.

Lakeside Calendar January 2016 Thru Jan. 1 – Christmas in the Park Light Display held in Cornelia at City Park on Wyly St. Free. Info: 706-778-4654.

Thru Jan. 1 – “All Is Calm, All Is Bright” exhibition held at Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen.

Jan. 2 – Contra Dance featuring Maivish presented at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. Lesson at 7:30 p.m.; dancing 8-11 p.m. Located at 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. Admission: $5-9. Info: 706-754-3254; snca.org.

Thru Jan. 4 – “Portraits in Gray: A Civil War Photography Exhibition,” featuring The Collection of David Wynn Vaughan at the Environment and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. Info: gwinnettehc.org; 770904-3500.

Thru Jan. 17 – “Habsburg Splendor: Masterpieces from Vienna’s Imperial Collections” are showcased at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Info: high.org/art/current-exhibitions.

Thru Jan. 31 – “American Encounters: The Simple Pleasures of Still Life” explore how late 18th- and early 19th century American artists adapted European still-life tradition to American taste, character and experience.

Info: high.org/art/current-exhibitions.

Jan. 7-24 – “Charley’s Aunt,” performed by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets: $28-$39. Info: 770-641-1260; get.org.

Buford Community Center Jan. 15, 16 – Mike Farris: Soul of America performs in the Sylvia Beard Theatre. Tickets: $20-$25.

Feb. 11-28 – “The Savannah Sipping Society,” premieres for the first time in the Sylvia Beard Theatre. Tickets: $20-$25.

Info: 770 945-6762, www.bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Cumming Playhouse Jan. 9 – Mark Twain and Samuel Clements Together “2016,” 8 p.m.

Jan. 16 – Red Sails Into The Sunset, “All About Red Skelton,” a sincere tribute to Red Skelton by Lynn Roberts.

Jan. 22-24 – Mardi Gras 2016, a variety show – Dr. Linda Ledbetter.

Jan. 29-31 – Me & 4 Others “2016,” 50s and 60s Rock Music.

Info/times: 770-7819178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance Jan. 26-Feb. 20 – “Once on this Island,” at Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Tickets: $12-$24.

Jan 28-Feb. 20 – “Dracula,” at UNG Gainesville Ed Cabell Theatre, 3850 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood. Tickets: $12-$20.

Info: 678-717-3624; gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Jan. 2 – Colt Ford, 7 p.m. Tickets: $21/$31.

Jan. 16 – Ronnie Milsap, 7 p.m. Tickets: $31/$41.

Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood Kids Jan. 1 – INK open for New Year’s Day, come help us bring in the New Year!

Jan. 1-3 – New Year’s Craft Week. Come make fun New Year’s crafts.

Jan. 4-10 – Polar Bear Craft Week. Create a polar bear craft to take home.

Jan. 11-17 – Snow Craft Week. Celebrate winter with a fun snow craft.

Jan. 18-24 – Martin Luther King Week includes learning about this important person in our history and making some crafts to celebrate the civil rights leader.

Jan. 25-31 – Penguin Craft Week. Come make a cute penguin craft.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort Thru Jan. 3, 2016 – Magical Nights of Lights, a Christmas classic, continues when the sun sets on Lanier Islands this holiday season.

Twinkling lights come to life, transforming the landscape with pictures of Christmas wishes.

Journey to Santa’s Holiday Village, where kids can share their Christmas wishes with Santa, and grab a photo memory of their special meeting. While you’re here, shop for that special Christmas gift for someone in your circle of friends and family. In December, a live nativity, presented by area churches, adds a special touch to your Christmas celebration.

Info: www.lakelanierislands.com North Atlanta Trade Center Jan. 8-10 – Georgia RV & Camper Show Jan. 29-31 – Great American Motorcycle Show Info: www.northatlantatradecenter.com Piedmont College Jan. 7 – Washington Holmes, baritone, performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Worship & Music Jan. 18-Feb. 29 – Gina Phillips, a mixed media, narrative artist, exhibits in the Mason Scharfenstein MOA Jan. 26 – Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, pianist, performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Worship & Music Feb. 4 – Ensemble Aubade performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Worship & Music Info: 706-894-4201; piedmont.edu.

Tannery Row Artist Colony Jan. 9 - Feb. 12 – Artist’s Studio Works, art fresh from artist’s studios for the New Year.

Feb. 27-April 8 – Spring Juried Art Exhibit 2016. Opening reception and celebration on Feb. 27 from 5-8 p.m.

Info: 770-904-0572; www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com.

University of North Georgia Thru Jan. 4 – “Long, Bright World,” exhibit of work by Amanda Small displayed in Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, UNG Gainesville campus, Oakwood. Free.

Info: www.ung.edu.

Voices of North Georgia Mar. 4 – “Let’s Go to the Hop!” a mid-season fund-raising event performed at 7 p.m. at Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom, 830 Green St., Gainesville.

Apr. 22, 23 – “Make His Praise Glorious” performed at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 431 Washington St. NE, Gainesville.

Info: 678-591-1545; VoicesofNorthGeorgia.com.

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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 t’s been said that competitive wakeboarders live storied lives, and just to prove it, Singleton Marine Group and OneWake traveled more than 2,600 miles across the Southeast to film 18 riders and create a 60minute feature film. Debuting on opening night of the Atlanta Boat Show, “Seasons” highlights 18 of the sports’ top riders as they reveal their latest on-the-water tricks and talk about the journey to national and global fame. Lake Lanier’s Corey Bradley, former tour pro who owns Camp Cobra in Gainesville, narrates.

“It’s been a year in the making, evolving through the seasons as we developed the storyline, went behind the scenes with accomplished riders and up-andcomers, and learned about the challenges and successes of three generations of dedicated wakeboarders,” said Evan Davis, one of three executive producers of the film, along with SMG executives Austin Singleton and Anthony Asquith. “With the continuing evolution of SMG and OneWake over the past year, it was time for us to step up to the next level and tell this story.”

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gleton Marine and Malibu Boats, the film was shot and produced by nationally known Remedy Films. Crews, photographers, riders and support staff traveled lakes, waterways and the Gulf of Mexico in Georgia, Florida and Alabama to bring the story to the big screen. It was shot using the latest 4k technology; at the end of shooting, producers had more than 100 hours of digital film in the can.

Equipment everywhere “We used nine cameras, two drones, and 10 boats on screen, including a 70-foot Donzi Sportfish motor yacht and 700-horsepower airboat,” Davis said. “We had 20-foot camera booms (braces) mounted on support boats and photographed from angles never seen before. It’s the quality of a commercial feature film and people will be blown away with the cinematography, the technology, the tricks and the storyline.”

The film, which will be shown on a 20-foot screen at the Singleton booth on January 14, follows 18 riders though the 2015 season, many of them members of the OneWake company team. Lake Lanier and Terminus Wakepark in Cartersville provided the back-

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Rider Jamie Eichler is trailed by a DJI s900 drone with Panasonic GH4. The drone pilot is Shawn Herold. The shoot was in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin, Fla.

drop for the spring segment. Summer was shot on the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway in Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Against the backdrop of autumn colors in Crane Hill, Alabama, the fall season features Smith Lake. The crew returned to Florida for the winter segment, filming on a Limestone Mine for the conclusion.

“With the varied locations, we were able to create a cohesive look at the world of wakeboarding through the eyes of the people who live in the sport daily,” Davis said. “The stories are intriguing, personal and compelling.”

Locals tell their stories Thirty-nine-year old professional wakesurfer Jamie Eichler from Lake Lanier talks about his family and how he and his wife Kristin balance having a newborn, working full time, and life on the road. Newcomer Pierce Bishop, 11, started a couple of years ago, trains at Terminus in Cartersville and has already garnered national attention. High school senior, 17year-old Callaway Ford, also trains at Terminus; she earned third place in the 2015 Points Chase and scored a perfect 100 at an event last summer. Jeff Langley, 30, who was raised in Georgia and now lives in Orlando, is a Malibu Pro Team member and is PHOTO BY SHAWN HEROLD currently ranked 27th in the Pro Jamie Graff positions a Phantom Flex 4k camera and zooms in with a Wakeboard World Rankings.

“We’ve brought together the Canon 600 mm lens. The shoot was at Smith Lake in Crane Hill, Ala. best of the best in a wide age range, from ages 11 to 40, and looked at how their lives have progressed through the sport,” Davis said. “They talk about their passion for riding, the thrill of developing new tricks, life on the road and what it means to be an elite athlete. We have been constantly amazed at their stories and how what began as an idea last year as a basic framework has come together a cohesive story PHOTO BY BRYAN MAGALDI Jamie Graff of Remedy Films gets close to the twists and turns of rider that’s never really been told beAustin Keen at SunWest Mines in Hudson, Fla. Graf was using a Phantom fore.”

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world of competition with fulltime professional riders Steel Lafferty, Oli Derome, and Lake Lanier’s Vinny Knapp, ranked 94th in the Pro Wakeboard World Rankings. Plus, Adam Silcio, Ben Watts from Lake Martin, and Joel Schrader from Augusta, GA, as well as Bradley and Eichler on Lanier who are both retired but still live out their passion for riding.

One of the most impressive advance clips shows 2013 World Champion Skim Boarder Austin Keen, 27, from Savannah who has combined his skim board talents

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Rider Vinny Knapp of Singleton Marine takes a break from the water to be interviewed by Jamie Graff of Remedy Films. The camera is a Sony FS7 and the shoot was at Singleton's Buford, Ga. location.

into new tricks for wakeboarding, a career he transitioned to in 2014. Living in Southern California where the weather better cooperates for year-round practice and a strong network of riders, Keen has perfected a shore-based skim mount that takes him through the air to land on wakes behind a boat.

“Austin has brought a whole new dynamic to the sport with his cutting edge tricks,” he said. “The athleticism continues to increase as riders, boats and boards become more fine-tuned and attempt new ways of jumping, landing, surfing and entertaining.”

Showings across U.S. and online OneWake plans public showings of the film across the country in 2016, many at the properties owned and managed by SMG that include wake parks, dealerships and marina destinations. The company has launched a website dedicated to the film with more information, behind-the-scenes photos and clips, and backstories of the riders at www.seasonswakefilm.com. There, the film can be viewed, downloaded and shared once it has been released.

Sixteen of the 18 riders in the film will be at the Thursday night screening at the Atlanta Boat Show, signing autographs, chatting with attendees and giving away prizes.

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Explore outdoors at the new Cherokee Bluffs Park

By Jane Harrison Visitors on a recent winter afternoon at the new Cherokee Bluffs Park in southern Hall County explored its multi-use trail on foot and fat tires, threw Frisbees over its grassy fields, hovered drone airplanes in its wide open spaces, rappelled down rock outcrops, and walked their dogs. Several small children scampered out on their first hike into the woods with their parents in what would likely become memorable journeys.

The approximately 168-acre Hall County passive-use park, lo-

cated in Flowery Branch on Blackjack Road, offers outdoor lovers a unique environment accessible on a 2.25 mile multi-use trail. The easily walked path doubles as a beginners’ mountain bike trail and travels from high meadows and bluffs through pine and hardwood forest to a trickling stream and small pond. Nine bridges and boardwalks, benches, and quarter-mile markers give hikers and bikers easy crossing, respite and directions.

In addition, the park has an amphitheatre community meeting rooms, pavilion, and picnic areas.

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Visitors to Cherokee Bluffs Park chat in a grassy field with a view of the horizon in southern Hall County.

A mountain biker tries out her wheels on Cherokee Bluffs Park multi-use trail.

A family is reflected in the small pond on the trail at Cherokee Bluffs Park.

A stream trickles over rocks and forms a small pool beside the multiuse trail at Cherokee Bluffs Park.

Hikers enjoy a winter walk on the multiuse trail at Cherokee Bluffs Park.

A hiking family crosses a bridge near the small pond on the Cherokee Bluffs trail.

Outdoor Activity Calendar Sunday N.H. Tech Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from North Hall Technology Center, 4175 Nopone Rd. or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Wrenched Bicycle Shop Rides, Gainesville.

25, 40 and 60 mile rides, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 328 N. Bradford St. www.wrenchedbicycles. com.

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

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

New Year’s Day Hike, Winder. Morning hike on 1-mile trail, learn history of old fort and discover flora and fauna, 11 a.m.-12:30 p .m. Jan. 1, Nature Center, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $3, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (770) 867-3489.

Chilly Willy 5K, Sugar Hill. 8:30 a.m. Jan.

9, Downtown Sugar Hill, 5039 W. Broad St. $30. www.fivestarntp.com.

Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Help with variety of park projects, 9 a.m. Jan. 9, Visitor’s Center, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. 678-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org.

Jordan’s Run for Riverside, Gainesville.

5K, fun run 9/10 a.m. Jan. 9, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $30/$15. www.runforriverside.com.

Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen. Hike at Smithgall Woods State Park, reservations required, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 9, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. www.gastateparks.org.

37th Annual Hogpen Hill Climb 18K/ Piglet 5K, Helen. Race up Hogpen Gap is one of Georgia’s toughest; 5K loops Unicoi Lake, 5K 9:30 a.m., 18K 11 a.m. Jan. 9, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 356. $50/$30. www.runthehogpen.org.

Hidden Gem Series, Tallulah Falls. 12 unique hiking and paddling events at Tallulah Gorge State Park, begins with easy 3-mile hike on old railroad bed 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 9, 338

Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5.

706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org.

Sunrise Hike, Tallulah Falls. Watch the sun rise over Tallulah Gorge in early morning hike, 7:15-8:15 a.m. Jan. 10, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org.

Brown Bag Lunch Series, Gainesville.

Bring a sack lunch for a talk about rattlesnake conservation in Georgia by Dr. Chris Jenkins of the Orianne Society, 12:30-2 p.m. Jan. 14, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call for info or to reserve. $5 donation appreciated. www.elachee.org, 770-536-1976.

Run Road Atlanta, Braselton. 5K, 10K and 1K fun run on Road Atlanta race course, includes Papa Jack’s chicken soup and hot drinks, 5K/10K 10 a.m., fun run 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 5300 Winder Hwy. $40, fun run free. www.runroadatlanta.org.

Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 16, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee

Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12, free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770- 535-1976.

Java Jog 5K, Dawsonville. 8:30 a.m. Jan. 23, Rock Creek Athletic Complex, 445 Martin Rd. $25. www.fivestarntp.com.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 23, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.

Suwanee Gateway Half-Marathon. 7:30 a.m. Jan. 30, Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave. $65. No race day registration. www.runsuwanee.com.

Bears, Bears Everywhere, Helen. Learn about bear habitat, behavior and what to do if you encounter a bear, 11 a.m.-noon, Jan. 30, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $3

by Jan. 23, $5 at the door; $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

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Special master expects mediation to begin this month in water lawsuit

By Jane Harrison A mediator is expected to wade into troubled waters between Georgia and Florida this month to potentially settle a lawsuit that’s cost both states tens of millions of dollars in two years.

Attorneys for both states in the lawsuit over water in the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river basin told the special master appointed to oversee pretrial proceedings that the warring parties were close to selecting a mediator.

Georgia attorney Craig Primis told Special Master Ralph Lancaster in a Dec. 8 teleconference that both states had exchanged names of reputable attorneys and that his Florida counterpart, Philip Perry, was further evaluating one of the candidates. “Georgia stands ready to move expeditiously once he’s done that,” Primis said.

Lancaster stated his expectation that states choose a mediator and post a schedule for mediation before the next status report, early this month. Although he applauded states’ progress toward mediation, he cautioned attorneys about tentative plans to choose a mediator by consensus.

“Let me just suggest that a consensus decision, that is a decision by the outside lawyers and representatives of the states and God knows who else, is doomed to failure,” Lancaster warned.

He advised against consulting states’ decision makers about who should divine the waters. “There should be one person on each side; and it should be one of – in my opinion it should be one of the outside lawyers who has the authority to make that decision.

Otherwise, you’re never going to get there … I am going to suggest to you because you are experienced, talented lawyers – that you suggest to your state clients that they delegate the authority to select the mediator to you. You can obtain whatever information they want to give you; but in the end, you make the decision.”

Lancaster further told legal counsel to “feel free” to tell their state officials that he supported authorizing the attorneys to choose a mediator rather than doing it by consensus, which, he repeated, could result in failure of the mediation process.

Whoever is chosen will get an earful in early meetings with attorneys who’ve collected millions

of documents since Florida filed suit in Oct. 2013. Primis suggested that after presenting an overview of the case and its issues, the states would “then get that person’s take on the best way forward.”

Florida filed suit in Oct. 2013 claiming that Georgia’s water consumption has withered the economy and environment of the Apalachicola Bay area downstream from the state line. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on

the river system that includes the Chattahoochee, with headwaters in northeast Georgia, the Flint, which begins near the Atlanta airport and flows through south Georgia farmland. They join at Lake Seminole near the state line and form the Apalachicola, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

The suit seeks a cap on Georgia’s water use and reparations for alleged damages. Georgia claims it cannot be blamed for a collapse of oyster fisheries in

Apalachicola, which Florida admitted were caused at least in part by over fishing, and that Florida cannot prove the state suffered harm due to Georgia water use.

Lancaster, a veteran water wars special master, has urged settlement ever since the Supreme Court assigned him to the case in Nov. 2014. He warned that the states might spend millions, if not billions of dollars resulting in a decision that would satisfy neither.

City to educate residents about stormwater management funding

By Jane Harrison The City of Gainesville plans to better inform residents about the need for stormwater system improvements through educational and public outreach programs early this year.

The council rejected a resolution to create a stormwater management fund last month after property owners complained about a fee on impervious surfaces. Funding is needed to handle stormwater runoff that carries pollutants and debris into city drains and eventually into Lake Lanier and its tributaries.

The resolution would have

paved the way for an ordinance proposing a fee of $1 per 1,000 square feet of impervious surfaces beginning in 2017, increasing to $1.50 for the same square footage in 2020.

Impervious surfaces include driveways, parking lots, and any surface that does not allow water to be absorbed into the ground.

Gainesville’s Water Resources Department calculated 124,607,429 square feet of impervious surfaces within the city.

Former Gainesville Water Resources Director Kelly Randall, who announced his retirement at the end of the year, proposed es-

tablishing a dedicated funding source for more than $5.8 million worth of improvements needed by 2020.

The city’s aging, inefficient drains, pipes and culverts can become clogged with debris and overflow into city streets, as happens during heavy rain at several locations downtown and on Atlanta Highway. Failing infrastructure contributed to flooding of Flat Creek in 2012, leaving mud strewn with garbage along its banks.

City Manager Bryan Lackey said the council directed city See Stormwater, page 50

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Winter clean-up, tree work ideal in cold weather

By Pamela A. Keene Once the weather turns cold, it’s the ideal time for tree work.

Experts say that bare branches and colder temperatures create the right conditions for trimming up trees, pruning or even clearing them because it’s easier to see the basic structure of a tree when the leaves are gone. Plus growth has slowed in colder weather, reducing the chance of shock to the trees because sprouting is delayed when it’s cold.

January and February are also good times to cut back dead growth of perennials, such as cone flowers, flowering dinnerplate hibiscus, the remains of angel trumpet plants, and perennial vegetables like asparagus.

To make clean-up easier, bring along a large tarp with your hand pruners and loppers. As you trim away dead stems, pile them on the tarp then drag them to a central location. If you have a chipper/shredder, feed it with the trimmings for mulch or as a soil amendment. You can even add the chips to your compost pile.

Speaking of compost, remember to continue to turn it regularly throughout the winter. The more you turn it, adding non-meat

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Do not prune forsythia “yellow Pamela A. bells,” hydrangeas, azaleas, garKeene denias or other spring-flowering plants because they bloom on last Curb year’s growth and have already Appeal set flower buds for 2016. Wait until after they have finished blooming.

The colder months are also a great time to “dream” about your MORE INFO: Email: spring and summer gardens. pam@pamelakeene.com Spend some time on the internet browsing gardening sites, Pinterkitchen scraps like vegetable and est and garden suppliers to pick out what you want to grow. fruit peels, plus other brown maAlso, think about investing in terial, such as shredded paper and leaves, the quicker you’ll have us- a couple of good gardening books by local authors including Joe able compost for your garden.

Lamp’l through www.joegarFocus winter pruning on nondener.com or www.growingaspring bloomers and greenerworld.com and Walter evergreens/deciduous plants at this time. After the final blossoms Reeves through www.walterfade from sasanqua and japonica camellias, prune them to stimulate new growth and branching, Continued from page 39 but do not fertilize until the weather starts to warm. Then use sport and its lifestyle against the a low-pH fertilizer, found at your backdrop of a dynamic film,” garden center or box retailer Davis said. “To so many fans, that’s specifically for camellias, these athletes may appear bigazaleas and rhododendron. ger than life, but our film and Pruning and shaping shrubs the story it tells reveal the like hollies should be delayed human side of competition. It until late February or early

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Corps’ mission, responsibilities are far-reaching Lake Lanier as a recreation destination was not an original purpose for the damming the Chestatee and Chattahoochee rivers. Created by an Act of Congress in the late 1940s, the Buford Dam Project and Lake Lanier are part of a complex system of lakes, dams, waterways and rivers that originally served four designated purposes: flood control, the production of hydropower, water management and to aid navigation downstream.

Recreation, fish and wildlife management were added later by Congress. Today more than seven million people visit the lake, its Corps-managed parks and campgrounds plus the parks and campgrounds leased and managed by various other entities under specific guidelines and regulations.

As part of the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint River Basin, Lanier is at the top of the system that serves Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The Buford Dam Project office is charged with managing

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the 39,000-acre Lake Lanier, the nearly 18,000 acres of adjacent federally owned shoreline and the operations of the Buford Dam. The Buford office works in tandem with other state and federal entities along the system, including other Corps projects, the National Park Service, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Environmental Protection Division, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and

others.

Over the past 60 years, the Lake Lanier Project Management Office has been the leader on a number of issues, most recently the Shoreline Management Plan update that was conducted in the early 2000s. Projects of this type are required by federal law to include the creation of Environmental Impact Statements to assess the current, ongoing and future repercussions of such programs.

It’s a balancing act that’s also influenced by a number of factors, including federal budgets, which have not significantly increased over the past decade. The water leaving the Buford Dam travels 450 miles before spilling out into the Gulf of Mexico, which is located along the coast of Florida. Other Corps projects located downstream of Buford Dam that are affected by the water released include West Point Lake, George Andrews Lake and Lake Seminole.

Because it is part of a larger

river system, an important function of Lake Lanier is to store water when there is an abundance, then to release it when it is scarce downstream, such as during a drought.

Lanier was built to serve many purposes. To meet these purposes and the water needs of downstream users, Lanier’s water level will periodically fluctuate, approximately six to eight feet or more. Sometimes meeting the authorized purposes of Lanier may

require that one or more purposes be given a higher priority than others.

Here are a few resources regarding dam operations and water management: current and historic lake level statistics, updated daily: http://water.sam.usace.army.mil.

For information about the water release schedule from Buford Dam, call 770-945-1466. For general information about the Buford Dam Project and Lake Lanier, call 770-945-9531.

REMINDER: ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET WHEN BOATING ON THE LAKE!

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Safe boating involves your ‘Point of View’

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A point of view. Everybody has one or more of these, especially when it comes to boating.

Welcome to the 2016 Atlanta Boat Show! Always fascinating, looking at the latest in technology, styles of vessels, and other components of the boating life.

Plenty to select from and a wide variety of options as well, for all types of enthusiasts and professionals.

When choosing a watercraft, regardless of size, model, and make, there should be some considerable thought about navigation, handling characteristics, and other important aspects of safe operation. There are a lot of factors to think about depending on the area you intend to travel.

Some operators perceive that local boating is less difficult than offshore, but each version has its own set of dynamics and that in fact is a – Point of View.

Boating safety training, in general, incorporates all those common information needs and skills to produce a well rounded, effective learning experience for everyone that takes to the water.

The lake is big, the shore is lined with endless rows of trees and houses dotting the redundant landscape. It’s an easy place to get lost if you don’t have the necessary gear to guide you such as GPS charting or even a simple magnetic compass. Water condi-

staff to “continue to look at options in addressing the city’s stormwater needs and to develop a public education and outreach program.” He added staff is formulating a plan that likely will include a fee. “I do anticipate that a fee associated with impervious surface will be one of the options that are included in the feedback to council,” Lackey wrote in an email.

Numerous Georgia cities, including Sugar Hill, Snellville, Peachtree City, and Norcross, plus counties, including Gwin-

nett, Athens-Clarke, DeKalb and Fulton, have implemented fees on impervious surfaces to finance improvements needed to comply with environmental regulations and handle drain overflows.

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Boating Whatever your preference in Safety boating – small, large, quick, or powerful – it is your point of view that matters most. I suggest you take into account all features, especially how you will ultimately MORE INFO: control the vessel, and where to stevejohnson@navteach.com find the specific knowledge to do Blog: www.navteach.com so. tions can get rough at times, this Every manufacturer has webregion is no stranger to severe sites filled with tutorials, and storms, and let’s not forget the other types of training media on most important of all – changing everything they produce. Fredepth of the water. All these vari- quent review of the information ous conditions present the neces- can be helpful in preparing for sity to either understand, avoid, or your journey and proficiency. Anrespond when the need arises. other great advantage, local to the The quickest and most accurate area, are training pros that can methods are through advanced personally demonstrate everytechnology such as sonar, satelthing you need to go with assurlite, and understanding the basic ance. Nothing replaces actual techniques taught in the US Coast hands on experience in long term Guard license courses and safety learning. If you need more details seminars. on where to find these experts Years of experience in the ad- please contact me. vanced navigation and communiI’ll be attending the 2016 Atcations technology spectrum lanta Boat Show at the USCG litaught me one very enduring les- cense training school booth. Stop son: know your systems well and by if you get the chance. I look practice using them. The rewards forward to the opportunity of will be greater confidence and a meeting you in person, to get safer voyage for everyone. your “Point of View.”

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Lakeside’s Safety Page A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam 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/Where: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Jan 23 - Gainesville Academy; February 6 - Singleton Marine Group; May 21 - Lake Lanier Army Corps office; July 16 - Lake Allatoona Army Corps office; August 20 - Lake Lanier Army Corps office • 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

ASPS Winter Line-up of USPS Advanced and Elective Courses • Start Date: January 25, 2016, 7-9 pm . Classes meet each Monday night for approx. 8 weeks • More information: www.atlantasboatingclub.com • Register: seo@usps-atlanta.org • Classes offered: • Seamanship - (Online) This course is the next step after completing America's Boating Course. Applicable to both power and sail, covering the construction and functioning of a boat, the skipper's responsibilities, preparing the boat for use, handling and maneuvering a vessel under various conditions in close quarters and on open water, rules of the road, anchoring, emergencies, and marlinspike/basic knots.

• Advanced Piloting - (Troncalli Dealership) This course is the second course on navigation.

Topics covered: review of skills learned in Piloting; advanced positioning techniques; other electronics; hazard avoidance techniques using electronics; collision avoidance using radar and GPS; working with tides; piloting with wind and currents and the “Seaman's Eye”.

• Marine Electrical System - (TBD) This course covers the ins and outs of your boat's electrical systems. Topics include: boat electrical wiring practices; DC power; AC power; galvanic and stray current corrosion; lightning protection; troubleshooting electrical problems; how to use a multimeter; how to solder, crimp and read electrical wiring diagrams.

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

Sailing Classes • Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.

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

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food.

Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. - Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B3, 678-482-1662.

Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

This Southern Gastro Pub features re-imagined traditional Southern fare and variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open Wed.-Sun. for lunch & dinner. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Seasonal. A-3, Cumming, 770-8886473. www.lennys.com Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Seasonal. Reopens Mar. 1. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTales LakeLanier. com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Mon - Thurs, closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.-Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace.

Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787.

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/out-

door flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast. Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined.

Live weekly entertainment downstairs at CooCoo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400, Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932.

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678-828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181.

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

220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678-9892280.

Foster House – Restaurant and special events facility. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2, Sun. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner - Country buffet and music, Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 305 West Main St., Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

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

365 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. A-3, 770-8860100.

Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C2, 770-287-8384.

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine

served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153.

Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848.

Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” 3072 Hwy 52, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Closed for renovations. 706864-9983.

Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr., Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111.

Sperata - Continental fine dining in its 11th year. Private dining available. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. Mon.Sat., Sun. 2:30-9 p.m. Buford. B-4. 678 7657911, www.speratarestaurant.com.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford.

B-3, 770-945-8608.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol-

lowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019.

Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands. com. Buford.

B-3, 770-945-8787.

Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11;30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881.

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

Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 914 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 678-947-0718; 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, 770-6146871.

Oriental Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.69 On-site eatery: Pig Tales (Seasonal) Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services

by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals.

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday) 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 12/14/15) $3.59 premium; $3.69 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.64; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., Sun. Closed Mon./Wed.) On-site eatery: Lenny’s Sub Shop Eatery hours: Seasonal Menu: Sub sandwiches, salads and more; Party Packs (deli sandwich, chips and deluxe cookie) Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-888-6473 Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.89 ((Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: , 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. (Winter Hours) Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.35 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.25 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

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

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15): $4.69 premium; $3.69 unleaded; $2.99 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership)

On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14.

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 12/14/15) $3.65 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/ Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; closed Tuesday Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-2450'; 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 12/14/15) $3.59 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership On-site eatery: Rico’s (Trolly cart style dining) Eatery hours: Seasonal Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Closed Oct. 1-April 1 Phone: 678 304-3157 Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: 89 & 93 octane, w/Valvetech Price of fuel: Closed Oct. 1-April 1 On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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Winter blahs? It’s never too cold for a mid-winter trip to St. Simons It may be a bit chilly in January to get your water fix on Lake Lanier, but a short drive south to St. Simons Island is just the ticket. And when you’re looking to be pampered, check out The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. Even if you’re not a golfer, January – well, truly any time of year – is a great time to visit the Atlantic Ocean and spend a little time on the Georgia Coast.

With an average temperature in the low to mid-50s in January, dozens of restaurants featuring fresh-caught seafood, close-by historic sites to explore, and miles of biking and walking trails, St. Simons is the perfect getaway for a long weekend or a full week away from cold North Georgia.

If you haven’t been to The King and Prince for a couple of years, you’re in for a treat because the resort has undergone extensive remodeling and renovations. The expanded lobby’s high ceilings, curved staircase and comfortable living-room seating set the tone for relaxed elegance and a view of the ocean. The indoor swimming pool is gone to make way for additional dining, a two-sided bar that serves signature cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Although the weather may be a bit on the cool side to take a dip in the outdoor pool, the patio’s fire pits encourage enjoying the fresh sea breeze overlooking the pools and the ocean.

With 14 choices for accommodations, from the 4-bedroom Meadow’s House with its fabulous veranda and roof-top views of the resort to cabana oceanfront rooms in the historic part of

Pamela A. Keene Guest Travel Editor

MORE INFO: Email: pam@pamelakeene.com the hotel, The King and Prince offers lodging choices for romantic getaways, family reunions, girls’ weekends or a family vacation.

The original hotel, opened in 1935, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has retained its historic charm while being completely renovated with larger bathrooms with granite countertops and comfortable bedding. Over the years, the property has added ocean-front villas with patios or balconies, six private guest houses with kitchens and finely appointed living areas, plus deluxe suites.

Hotel guests and island locals frequently dine at the resort’s brand new ECHO Restaurant, featuring seasonal menus made from local ingredients. Chef de Cuisine James Flack serves up innovative farm-to-table creations for all palettes, from Georgia Wild Shrimp and Southern Grits to Wagyu Beef and Southern comfort foods with a twist. The extensive wine list complements the varied flavors he pairs when creating such dishes as the coastal catch with wild mushroom risotto and truffled tomato broth, or the chef’s 4-course tasting menu that changes daily depending on

PHOTO CREDIT: KING AND PRINCE

View from the patio: The Atlantic Ocean in the winter has its own personality. Often a long-sleeved shirt of light jacket is adequate in January and February.

which ingredients are freshly available. ECHO is the island’s only ocean-front dining experience.

Exploring St. Simons Island The King and Prince’s central location makes navigating St. Simons Island easy. Some of the most popular areas include Pier Village, accessible from Ocean Boulevard down Mallery Street.

It’s the social, shopping and dining hub of the island with boutiques, the Lighthouse and Heritage Center, a wide range of varying-priced breakfast lunch and dinner choices. Be sure to stop by the wonderful hardware store midway down the block that sells kitchen supplies, gigantic pots for cooking crabs or lowcountry boil, and just about everything a real hardware store offers. Fish off the pier, chat with

locals as they bait their catch, or just relax under the 200-year-old live oaks.

The recently renovated Neptune Park offers an ocean-side swimming pool, a playground and miniature golf. In the winter, the park and streets are less crowded than the spring and summer months, making it easy to while away your time without the hustle and bustle of the beach in summer.

At Pier Village, check out dining choices, including tried-andtrue Sandcastle Café, a favorite with the locals, and the new Georgia Sea Grill with meals that rival the cuisine at restaurants in major cities.

Gnat’s Landing, serving lunch and dinner, is a must-stop. Located in Redfern Village off Frederica Road, it’s famous for its Vidalia onion pie and fried dill pickle chips. Hint: go to Gnat’s, as the locals call it, for lunch because it’s less crowded. Wait times on weekend nights can be long, but the live music, bar and island-themed décor help the wait pass quickly.

For a true beach experience, East Beach at Gould’s Inlet on the northeastern side of the island is perfect for shelling, a quiet walk

PHOTO CREDIT: KING AND PRINCE

ECHO's openness, above, encourages fun conversation. Signature Shrimp and Grits at The King and Prince, right, uses locally caught Georgia Wild Shrimp.

PHOTO BY PAMELA A KEENE

or bike ride on the beach, or a chance to be where the locals hang out. From the pier, you can view sand bars and jetties, tidal pools and shallow slews, but be sure to dip your toes in the sand and go down on the beach. The area’s Massengale Park has a shaded picnic area, a children’s playground and ample parking.

Dogs are allowed on the beaches in the off season, but not between Memorial Day and Labor Day. While visiting East Beach, stop and see the seven galleries at the Maritime Center at the Historic Coast Guard Station. The exhibits interpret the beaches, marshes and forests and their relationship to the coast’s military and Coast Guard history.

Many visitors take in the historic sites at St. Simons, and these attractions are more accessible and less crowded in the winter.

Visit Fort Frederica, the Bloody Marsh Battle Site (fought between the Spanish and the British long before the Revolutionary War), Christ Church and Cemetery on the site where John and Charles Wesley preached their first sermons in the mid-1700s, and the First African Baptist Church built in 1869 by former slaves of the island’s plantations.

It’s never really too cold to head south to Georgia’s beaches.

You’d be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you can have. Remember to pack a jacket in case it’s breezy. Otherwise, enjoy the smell of the ocean, the crashing of the waves and an out-of-thebox trip away from home.

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and enjoys photography and travel.

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To Benefit

Saturday, February 20, 2016 Lake Lanier Islands 11:00 am Gates Open • 1:30 pm Plunge For complete event information and to register, go to: www.plungega.org

Plunge and Support the 26,702 Athletes of SOGA!

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Local children’s charities net big catch from 2015 Poker Run

By Pamela A. Keene The charity money just keeps on giving. The Pirates of Lanier 2015 Poker Run, with nearly 300 participating boats from across the United States, netted big bucks for four local children’s charities.

A total of $220,000 was presented to the groups recently.

Camp Sunshine and Camp Twin Lakes, both of whom have been recipients of the event from its founding nearly eight years ago, each received checks for $70,000. The Boys and Girls

Clubs of Hall County was presented with a check for $60,000 and the Edmondson-Telford Center received $10,000.

“Our event has always been about the children and helping worthwhile local organizations,” said Rea Williams, board member with Lanier Partners, the group that sponsors the world’s largest charity poker run.

“All of us on the board continue to be amazed and thankful for our participants, partners and sponsors, as well as the commuSee Poker Run, page 62

PHOTO CREDIT: RONNIE GORDON

Lanier Partners members present checks: L-R, Robert Campbell, Dan Schneider, Sally Hale (Camp Sunshine), John Woodruff, Beau Renfroe, Rea Williams, Jessie Rosenberg (Camp Twin Lakes), Rob Davidson, Dan Gordon, and Barkley Geib.

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Westrec marinas on Lanier get additions, improvements

By Pamela A. Keene Both Holiday and Sunrise Cove marinas, both owned by Westrec, are seeing continued upgrades and improvements through the off-season on Lake Lanier.

Holiday’s began last spring with the completion of an on-the-water ship’s store as part of Phase 1 of the project.

Phase 2 includes converting the current gas dock to a concrete floating dock with new dispensers and 14 hoses for 90 Recreational Ethanol-Free gas, diesel and pre-

mium, plus credit card pay-at-thepump capabilities and more courtesy slips. The new dock will have full pump-out facilities as well.

The marina is converting another dock to an all-cruiser covered dock with 42- and 52-foot slips. That project should be complete by early 2016.

Sunrise Cove Marina is replacing its current K dock with 10 new larger sailboat slips with full water and power hook-ups.

“We’re seeing larger sailboats

coming into the market and these owners are seeking nicer docks, more amenities and services,” said Janice Wagner, general manager at Westrec’s Sunrise Cove.

The marina is also home to SunRise Sailing Club, an American Sailing Association teaching academy and membership organization with a fleet of Hunter yachts.

“We are so happy that SunRise Sailing is here at our marina,” Wagner said. “It’s another wonderful asset to the area.”

Chowing down: lakeside dining options plentiful this winter

By Pamela A. Keene Twisted Oar at Holiday Marina is taking the plunge, staying open regular season hours through the winter. “We want to be here for the people who have supported us this season,” said Cary Eubank, who renovated and enlarged the restaurant space at Holiday on Lanier Islands Parkway last summer. “We’ll still have live music every Friday and Saturday night and we’re adding lunch specials and featured items to keep people coming back.”

Eubank gutted the restaurant and rearranged the interior with an inviting two-sided bar. With access to the inside and the deck the bar is the epicenter of the restaurant.

The deck’s heavy canvass and transparent plastic enclosure, along with heaters keep guests comfy as they enjoy Prime Rib Fridays, crab legs on Thursdays and a wide variety of music by local popular bands on the weekends.

The restaurant has multiple flat-screen televisions to show all the sports action this winter. “Our goal is to be the place where people come to dine and get their taste of the lake, even when the weather’s cold,” Eubank said.

“No matter what time of year, you can find us open at Twisted Oar.” Twisted Oar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight.

Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay Marina is operating with winter hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner specials include crab legs on Wednesday nights, Taco Thursdays and Fish Fry Fridays. Fish Tales offers half-price burgers on Saturday and kids ages 10 and under eat free on Sunday.

“After the success of Pig Tales at Aqualand this season, we’re bringing the best of Pig Tales to Fish Tales this winter by offering some of the most popular items at Fish Tales,” said Dale Ozaki,

owner of the two lakeside eateries. “We’re calling it ‘best of the ‘tales’ and integrating both menus.”

Skokie’s at Gainesville Marina will also be open this winter on the weekends: Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We’re serving our famous benedicts five ways, along with other breakfast items, like sweet potato pancakes and French toast, on Saturday and Sunday until noon each day,” said Tony Jonovitch, owner of Skokie’s.

“We’ve had a great summer and fall and look forward to more of the same this winter.”

Skokie’s is pet-friendly and allows BYOB. “We’re planning on some new menu items in the spring, and we’ll be trying some of them out this winter,” Jonovitch said. “Be on the lookout for chicken and waffles and country-fried steak. We’re already excited about the coming summer.”

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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 .............770-628-1019 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11. Sunset Cove..............................678 304-3157

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January 2016

America the Beautiful Passes available locally; Two-Mile Creek Park update

By Pamela A. Keene Good news for travelers, especially those who visit the country’s national parks and federal recreation areas. The Corps of Engineers has begun selling the America the Beautiful pass that now also offers access to all Corps’ facilities.

This means visitors can use one pass for federal parks across the U.S. and for any of the 240-plus Corps-managed recreational facilities in the country, including boat ramps and swimming beaches at Lake Lanier. Pass categories apply to various programs: Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Interagency Annual Pass, Interagency Military Pass, Interagency Every Kid in a Park 4th Grade Pass, and Interagency Volunteer Pass.

The senior and access America the

Beautiful passes also provide holders a 50 percent discount on campsites at Corpsmanaged campgrounds. Additionally, the Corps will continue to sell its own annualday use pass, which allows visitors free access to boat launches and swimming beaches it manages.

For information about the America the Beautiful passes, visit http://store.usgs. gov/pass/annual.html, or phone 1-888275-8747, option 3.

Update about Two-Mile Creek Park Two Mile Creek Park will be closed until this spring for renovations and upgrades. The corps will be paving roads, adding a parking lot, new picnic sites and a walking trail. Boaters can use the boat ramp at nearby Bethel Park. Plans are to reopen the park around April 18.

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