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May 2014

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

Vol. 20 Issue 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Lake property reappraisals The reappraisal of nearly 7,000 properties fronting Lake Lanier in Hall County has property owners bracing for higher tax bills and real estate agents questioning fairness. Attendees at two public hearings said they expect the Hall County Tax Assessor’s office will be hit with appeals after appraisal notices go out May 16. Page 9

SUP Yoga floats stress away It’s a soothing combination: the graceful flow of water and smooth moves of yoga. Put them together on a stand up paddle board and float your stress away. Page 50

Panoz 25th anniversary event When I was invited to attend the Panoz 25th Anniversary VIP Event in their new museum and showroom near Braselton to unveil their latest creation – the Esperante Spyder – I excitedly accepted! Page 64 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Sunset Cove starts the spring season with all boats, big and small. The popular area at Lake Lanier Islands saw a busy weekend at the end of April with an in-the-water boat show, Islands activities and the annual Lake Lanier Association meeting. For more on the LLA meeting, see page 2.

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Good news for Lake Lanier at Association’s annual meeting is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Phillip Sartain, Roy Crittenden, Tommy Wilkinson, Millie Adcox, Mike Rudderham, Glenn Burns, Bob & Carolyn Wilson, Lisa Beers, Jane Harrison Steve Johnson Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

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

By Pamela A. Keene The setting was the most appropriate in a long time. With a view overlooking Lake Lanier – thanks to Lake Lanier Islands Resort – about 200 association members and friends gathered on the last Sunday in April for the group’s annual meeting.

Association President Val Perry updated the membership about current and future projects, including the Tri-State Water Negotiations and the timeline for adding safety lights on Lake Lanier over the next several years.

“Our goals for this year include bringing in more members and continuing the grants and investments from our five counties,” Perry said. “We continue to be committed to a safe, clean and full lake.”

Currently, the association lists nearly 1,700 members representing almost 3,500 individuals.

Perry reported that the group is debt free and will be operating with a budget of $175,500 for 2014. He also said that the organization’s signature event – Shore Sweep – will undergo further reorganization and add clean-ups throughout the year, including special projects like Flat Creek

and the removal of abandoned boats along the shoreline.

The association’s safety light program, which began in 2013 with an initial installation of 20 lighted markers on hazards on Lanier, will be expanded in 2014 to include between 60 and 100 more lighted markers. The group will add red and green lighted markers at the entrance of many of the lake’s creeks in 2015, as well as installing safety lights at bridge underpasses to help guide boaters to the most appropriate passages.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buford Dam Project Operations Manager Tim Rainey addressed the audience about budget issues and plans for the coming year. Six campgrounds will be open for the 2014 season, staffed with a combination of volunteers and employees. He said the Corps is working with local authorities to lease some of the recreational properties to address budget issues.

Lake prognosticator and local real estate executive Frank Norton served as the event’s keynote speaker and predicted that by 2050, Lake Lanier will be at the epicenter of metro Atlanta be-

cause of growth and that the average lake home price by 2035 will be $1 million. He cited six categories of values that will drive lake growth – quality of water, access to the water, views or the lake, water depth related to docks, the topography of the property line between public lands and private land, and the logistics of caring for the lake’s shoreline and private property.

He also predicted that as home

prices increase for lake property, the number of tear downs and rebuilds will increase, particularly for homes with “killer views and private docks,” he said. “That is gold plated.” The demand for lake homes priced below $600,000 far exceeds supply, but above $600,000 there are more homes for sale than people interested in purchasing them.

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NEW ON THE MARKET, Great lake home on South end of Lanier~ Updated gourmet kitchen that is ideal for plenty of chef's ~ master on main ~ full finished terrace ~ large upper bedrooms ~ easy walk to single slip dock~ good water~ close to Aqualand Marina. REDUCED $499K (Hall)

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

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ALL BRICK 4BR/4.5B TWO STORY ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL IN CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB AREA. Great lake views of deep water quiet area and single slip dock. Golf cart path as Corps line is very close to water’s edge. Up to date and shows like a model! www.1039FarmhouseRd.info Gainesville 30506 FMLS#5256983

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WANT TO GET-A-WAY, WHILE STILL BEING MINUTES TO GAINESVILLE? ENJOY RARE PRIVACY ON 3+/- AC POINT LOT WITH TWIN SLIP PERMIT! Long private drive leads you to this charming renovated 4BR/3.5B lake home with scenic panoramic views! Gorgeous stone patio and outdoor fireplace! Water all around you and minutes to I985, shopping and hospital. 1787 CLEVELAND HWY, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5250774

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Large and private backyard with path to the lake and CORPS frontage for fishing, swimming, kayaking and more! Boat ramp within a mile. 3874 ALEXANDRIA, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5102457 VIRTUALTOUR@ www.Obeo.com/764251

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DEAL! GET-A-WAY TO THIS COZY 3BR/2B CABIN WITH PRIVATE SETTING AND GRASS TO WATER SINGLE SLIP DOCK NEAR QUIET ROWING VENUE! This home is updated and ready for you or your weekly rentals! Dock can always push out in good water. Video tour @ www.3569StancilRoad.info FMLS# 5236044

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$1,875,000

$1,995,000 JUST LISTED! Gainesville's finest lake estate with outstanding open water views, private twin slip dock, pool with hot tub, 3 master suites, in-law apt, elevator and handicap accessible. 5 bedrooms/five and one half baths. Upscale Sidney on Lanier subdivision. Video tour @ www.2229sidneydrive.info

BREATHTAKING PRIVATE 3 ACRE GATED ESTATE WITH NANTUCKET DESIGN, GUEST HOUSE AND TWO DOCKS! AMAZING LONG RANGE VIEWS AND 380 FEET OF SHORELINE! Main house has 4BRs, high end finishes, cedar shake & stone on three finished levels with two covered porches. 5 Car garage. 9055 KNOLL DR, GAINEVILLE 30506 Forsyth county FMLS#5148615

$999,000 $949,000 FOUR SIDES BRICK LUXURY LAKE HOME WITH THREE FINISHED LEVELS! DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP DOCK. Finished terrace level with mahogany bar, fitness room, billiards and family room. FMLS# 5199142 Video tour @ www.8585anchoronlanier.info. Forsyth County.

ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM DESIGNED LOG HOME ON POINT LOT! WOULD MAKE A GREAT CORP RETREAT OR GET-A-WAY LODGE. Gated, spacious 5BR4B with 2 story vaulted GR, huge stone FP’s, TWIN SLIP DOCK! REDUCED FROM $1,299,000! 6438 CHESLA DR., GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS# 5150233

$989,000

POINT LOT WITH INCREDIBLE PANORAMIC VIEWS AND NEW DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP PARTY DOCK! Built in 2002 this charming and elegant Cape Cod home has cedar shake and board and batten, two stone FP’s, finished terrace level, master suite on main, 3 screened porches, and firepit. 3991 MOUNT VERNON RD, GAINESVILLE, 30506 FMLS# 5093078

$799,000

EXQUISITE 4 SIDES BRICK RANCH ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL. Private lot w/ S-slip dock in year round deep water. Gated S/D in North Hall. 5BR/4.5B, Study, elevator, terrace level bar and billiards rm, sunroom, 4 FP’s. FMLS# 5207745 Video tour @ www.4436NauticalWay.info

$899,000

LIVE ON PENINSULA RETREAT WITH WATER ALL AROUND YOU! Upscale lake living with gentle grass to water views, pool and deep water twin slip party dock! Enjoy three finished levels, 4 or 5BR's, main floor study, and terrace level 2nd kitchen, game room, guest suite, and fitness room. Pool house covered pavilion o'looks the lake and pool. www.2557PemmicanRun.info.

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BEAUTIFUL THREE FINISHED LEVELS WITH GENTLE WALK TO SINGLE SLIP DEEP WATER PARTY DOCK. 5BR’s/3.5B’s w/finished terrace level.

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Luxury home has it all UNDER

Luxury at water’s edge

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

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Panoramic lake views

Master on main, grass to deep wtr, huge lot, detached garage, fin. terrace lvl, gated. $699K

Gated luxury, all brick ED!

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Gated comm., cul-de-sac lot, Forsyth County, high-end features, fin. terrace lvl. $550K

New additions

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

One-of-a-kind

Cul-de-sac lot

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Easy walk to deep water, double lot, dbl slip party dock, open floor plan, scr. porch. $650K

Timeless, 4-sided brick

Dbl slp pty dock, gourmet kit, 2 story fireplace, master on main lvl, huge deck. $575K

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Year-round views, double slip dock, HW floors, screened porch, fin. terrace lvl. $525K

Stone gate, 2 story fireplace, artist designed built-in cabinetry, high-end upgrades. $525K

Lake home of the future ACT!

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4 BR/3 BA, SS party dock on good water, new gourmet kitchen, open floor plan. $525K

Luxury home, easy walk to lake, dbl slp party dock, fin. terrace lvl w/wet bar. $750K

Electronics/media showcase, 5BR, media room, deep water dock, fin. terrace level. $539K

Forsyth County ED!

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HW flrs, granite counters, open flr pln, stone FP, covered ss dock, high ceilings. $475K

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4-sided brick, master on main, SS party dock on great water, lovely lake views, 2nd kitchen on terrace level. $450K

Sought-after Buford

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Deep water

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4 BR/3 BA, short walk to lake, drought-proof cove, recently updated, nice views. $499K

Spacious home in Forsyth SOLD!

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North Hall schools

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

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Chattahoochee Landing RACT!

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Great views, SS pty dock, open floor plan, fin. terr. lvl, Brazilian cherry floors. $425K

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55+ comm., tons of amenities, HW flrs, upgrades galore, full bsmt, like new. $400K

Gated swim/tennis ACT!

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

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

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

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Appraisal notices this month reflect reassessment of lakefront properties

By Jane Harrison The reappraisal of nearly 7,000 properties fronting Lake Lanier in Hall County has property owners bracing for higher tax bills and real estate agents questioning fairness. Attendees at two public hearings last month led by Chief Appraiser Steve Watson said they expect the Hall County Tax Assessor’s office will be hit with appeals after appraisal notices go out May 16.

County commissioners say they will likely consider a rollback in the millage rate to offset an inflationary increase in the tax digest. But regardless, it’s expected that taxes will go up and that access to Lake Lanier dictates a higher market value and higher taxes.

The reappraisals are an effort to equalize county valuation of the properties with fair market value reflected in post-recession sale prices that in many cases were substantially higher than county assessments. Non-lakefront properties are also being reviewed and will be updated as needed, Watson said. Property owners have 45 days to appeal the appraisal.

Watson described the reappraisal process as “an extremely

large and complex” undertaking aimed at equally disbursing the tax burden. Some residents fear it may tax retired lakeside dwellers out of their homes. At least one Realtor said it puts a “triple whammy” on a lakefront market still recovering from two droughts and an economic recession.

In PowerPoint presentations before audiences in north and south Hall County, Watson outlined disparities between lakefront property valuations on the county tax record and actual selling prices, which were sometimes triple and quadruple county valuation. He showed photographs of numerous lake homes that sold for far more than county appraisals, including one lakeside “cabin” in south Hall with a county valuation of $98,000 that sold for $330,000 in 2013. A north Hall home in Dunlap Landing formerly appraised by the county at $200,000 sold for $440,000 last year.

“If I’m going to do my job right and go by the correct standards, I cannot continue to let that occur,” Watson said. County appraisals dating back to the economic downturn have not been updated to show the increase in sales prices recorded during the

recovery. “Many lakefront land values have not been comprehensively updated in a number of years, and the current staff and Board of Assessors felt strongly that this is the time to address what was previously neglected,” he said. The neglect was due in part to staff cuts in the county tax assessor’s department and a state mandated moratorium on increasing property values in 2009, he said. If the county fails to adjust appraisals within a certain range of market values, it could fall amiss of state law.

The county contracted with Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services, a Dawsonville-based tax assessment firm, to conduct revaluations. An 8-10 member GMASS team went out by land and boat and used geographical information system (GIS) technology along with digital photographs to evaluate properties.

Their findings were compared with county tax records. GMASS also consulted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat dock permits and traveled the lake to appraise docks, which are taxable. Findings included 1,820 docks that were not on the tax digest.

The county budgeted about $327,000 to pay the outside firm.

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Appraisal manager Susan Taylor said the tax assessor’s office did not have sufficient staff to complete revaluations and run day-today operations.

Gwinnett County Chief Appraiser Steve Pruitt said his office conducts reappraisals on an annual basis, but added that Gwinnett has only about 300 lake lots, which makes lakeside appraisals less burdensome than in Hall. Assessment notices went out in April. Pruitt said the 2014 appraisals reflect increased market value for lake properties, but that he has “not had a tremendous amount of appeals” from lakefront property owners.

Attendees at the Hall hearings, which attracted between 30-50 people, described Watson’s presentations as honest and straight forward, but questioned how valuations were made. Residents voiced concerns about how evaluators determined fair market value when multiple factors contribute to property desirability on the lake. View, water depth, lake frontage, accessibility, nearby amenities, and boat dock availability, along with the size, age and quality of structure(s) on properties figure into the equation. A major consideration is

sales prices of comparable properties in the area.

Mandy, a resident dwelling near Gainesville Marina who declined to give her last name, questioned if the appraisal process prescribed standardized quotes for certain factors and wondered how appraisers could match each of the nearly 7,000 properties with an equivalent to determine fair market value. Lake properties are “not cookie cutter” like landlocked subdivisions, she said.

Another lakeside dweller said his land “is the most beautiful lake lot in the world in winter, but in the summer you can’t see my dock.” He invited the appraisal staff to take another look. Others questioned how subjective appraisers could attach values to properties.

Watson, a Hall County native with more than 25 years in assessment administration described himself as a lake-goer for decades. He said appraisals would be “educated decisions based on experience” and would lean toward conservative estimates. Numerous factors contributing to lakefront property values do present “a dilemma,” he said. He added that attempts are made to See Taxes, page 54

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May is fishermens favorite time for topwater angling Take a poll among avid anglers and you’ll find that favorite seasons to fish are varied and opinions run strong. Some prefer the immediate pre-spawn period in April while others prefer locating concentrations of fish during the summer and winter months. But, one thing that most anglers will agree on is that the late spring topwater bite is the best time of year to be on the water. Both spotted bass and striped bass are feeding heavily at this time. Aggressive wolf packs of these predators often chase schools of baitfish right up to the surface making for some very exciting opportunities. Few things in nature rival the adrenaline rush of watching a calm surface erupt with the slashes and boils of feeding fish as you’re trying to get your plug into the action. This activity can get pretty dramatic and it’s common to spot surface disruption from long distances when the water is calm. Look for this bite to begin in early May and go strong through the month. Striper action will typically taper off by early June while spotted bass with continue this activity through the summer months. Although action can occur at any time, early

looking point in your favorite creek and looking for surface activity, blind casting is always a Tommy good idea. Just remember that Wilkinson you should be covering open water with some significant depth Casting and not targeting the shoreline.

Lanier I’m probably tiresome in repeatedly saying that blind casting a plug can put a lot of extra fish on morning and evening periods tend the end of your line. But, it’s to be the most productive. As altrue. What type of topwater plug ways during the spring, weather should you choose? It’s no secret factors can have a big influence that fishermen are a highly opinon the fishing. While it’s a great ioned bunch. While “swear by” time to exploit topwater action, a lure choices will vary widely, strong frontal system can put the there are a handful of tried and bite down for a day or two. It’s true favorites that you’ll not go important to have a back-up plan wrong with. It’s now been 15 in case surface action does not years or so since the Sammy by materialize. While searching for a Lucky Craft hit our local topwater surface bite, focus your efforts scene. And, it’s still going strong. from the middle sections of It’s a pricey choice at $15 or so creeks out to main lake areas near but the results are hard to argue the creek mouths. Although pred- with. The trademark American ators are keying on roaming shad is a great color if you’re schools of baitfish, remember that shelling out the bucks for one of “points point out the fish.” Activ- these. If you’re looking for a ity will very often erupt in the more modest investment, you’ll vicinity of a prominent point or not go wrong with the old fashsubmerged hump which is typiioned Zara Spook. This plug has cally the underwater extension of been around for quite a few a long point. decades with good reason and Tie on a Super Spook still evokes lots of strikes from If you’re parked off the best surface feeders. The classic color

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While the original Zara Spook is very good, I eventually became a big fan of its younger but bigger brother, the Super Spook. As the name implies, this is a beefed up version and weighs in at nearly an ounce. Long casts can be important when pursuing schoolers and this lure can be fired to impressive distances with the right tackle. It also sports rotating treble hooks that really make a difference in improving the strike to fish on ratio. Bleeding Shad is the only color I need for the Super Spook.

Another plug to consider is the Redfin by Cotton Cordell. Once again, we’re talking old school.

Technically, this lure is a jerkbait and will run subsurface on a medium to fast retrieve. Savvy anglers use a different approach.

They use a slower retrieve and keep it on the surface producing what is known as a “V-wake.”

This has a great effect on stripers and will elicit strikes from real bruisers of the spotted bass world.

Die hard Redfin fans pick the chrome and blue color and swear that it’s even better when the fin-

ish is chipping off exposing the bone colored plastic beneath.

There is also a sub-cult following of the Smokey Joe color.

Invest in a Lip Gripper Lures such as the Sammy, Zara Spook, and Super Spook mentioned in the previous paragraph are often called stick baits because of their basic shape. There’s only one way to present this style of topwater plug. The proper retrieve is referred to as “walking the dog.” Reeling combined with short twitches of the rod tip will cause a stickbait to zig-zag or dart from side to side resembling a fleeing baitfish. It only takes a little practice to master this and some plugs are engineered to walk with a minimum of effort imparted by the angler. When it comes to topwater tackle in May and early June, opt for medium heavy gear. Both casting and spinning set ups are appropriate.

Six and a half to seven foot rods will get the job done. Pair these with reels that will handle at least 80 to 100 yards of 12-pound test line as a minimum. If you pick up your favorite shallow spool model that’s in vogue with bass fishermen, you’re playing with fire beSee Fishing, page 11

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Continued from Page 10 cause stripers are out there waiting to rip every foot of line off your reel. When it comes to line, avoid fluorocarbon products. While they do a superior job in many applications, they are heavy and will suppress the action of topwater plugs. This is especially true when there is a good bit of distance between you and the lure. Spool up with your favorite traditional monofilament product and you’ll be in good shape.

On the subject of tackle, it pays to have two rods rigged and ready on deck. Backlashes and tangles do happen. This is good insurance for those times when you’re on top of a school of predators kicking up water as they churn the surface.

Simply drop one rod and pick up another.

If you’re downed bait is floating motionless in the attack zone you may want to put one foot on the rod butt or put it in a holder ... just in case. I’ve actually had fish become hooked up when striking a free floating lure attached to a tangled rod on a couple of occasions. It can turn things into a circus, especially if you’re fighting another fish as well.

On another note, it pays to be very cautious when landing fish hooked with large topwater plugs – or anything with treble hooks for that matter. I highly recommend investing in a good lip gripper type device.

These have become very affordable for the average angler and are much cheaper than

a trip to the emergency room.

Feed them a Gummy Minnow If you’re out for striper action, live bait fishing will often pay off while searching for the topwater bite. When searching an area and making blind casts with your favorite plug, bait up and trail a couple of flat lines about 100 feet behind the boat.

Tie a small balloon inflated to golf ball size about 10 feet above one bait and weight the other line with a medium size split shot about six feet up the line for a slightly deeper presentation. Frisky blue back herring are a fine choice when it comes to live bait. If one rod hooks up on two consecutive fish, switch the other one to the same style of presentation. If fish are erupting on the surface all around, the live bait flat lines can quickly become more trouble than they are worth. This is especially true if you’re doing a lot of maneuvering with the electric motor.

This time of year, it really pays off to stay mobile. If conditions are favorable and you’re not seeing signs of life in seven minutes or so, move on to the next spot.

For greater efficiency, have a route planned in advance. Although topwater action is the name of the game, choppy water can inhibit the surface bite. However, in these conditions, a good jerkbait can produce well when cast toward the points. As See Fishing, page 12

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Surface Temp: It’s been up and down with recent cold snaps. When this issue hits the street expect surface temps to be in the mid to upper 60s.

Clarity: Clear in main lake areas with some stain in upper creeks, especially following rains.

Bass fishing has been fair lately with the fickle weather but expect it to get very good soon. A number of the fish are still in the spawning mode and you can find them in the pockets and coves. Target any weed line, dock, rock, or wood cover you see. Your favorite finesse style worm rigged “shakey head” style will work. Four and five inch plastic lizards paired with light Carolina rigs are also an excellent choice. There are also many fish that are in the post-spawn phase. If you’re not having any luck with the worm or lizard, try a three inch grub rigged on a 1/8th ounce lead head. This can put a lot of fish in the boat when nothing else will. You’ll want to toss this on a medium or medium light spinning rod loaded with eight or six pound test line depending on rod action. Eight is fine for the medium action while six pound test is the go to for a medium light rod. Chartreuse, pumpkin, and green colors will all work but chartreuse is the old school Lanier favorite. Cast to the shallows and reel the grub back slowly. As we progress into the month, look for topwater activity near the creek mouths to half way back in the creeks. This is also a time to be thinking about the Super Fluke and Trick Worm bite. Be sure to wear polarized sunglasses and target submerged stumps and any other cover you can spot while fishing these deadly plastics.

Striper fishing is also fair. These fish seem to be scattered and all over the place. The mainstay technique is working up the creeks casting bucktail jigs, fluke type plastics, or swim baits while trailing live baits on flat lines behind the boat. Covering a lot of water has been the key to hooking up. At press time, the fish will likely be in middle creek out to creek mouth areas. Early in the month, cast seven inch Redfin plugs toward the points even if you see no surface activity. This presentation will often draw up suspended fish looking for a free lunch in the form of a crippled baitfish. As the month progresses, you know the deal. Look for surface activity and get within casting range with your favorite topwater plug. If the fish are finicky and ignoring surface lures, wait until you see a swirl and lob a live bait with no weight to the spot as quickly as possible. A medium action spinning rod is best for this highly effective trick. You’ll need to be standing at the ready with a rod in your hand resting the bait in the water to make this happen.

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GH ’96 plans immediate repairs, discusses long term improvements

By Jane Harrison The Gainesville Hall ’96 board discussed immediate repairs and long term improvements for the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at its first meeting with the newly appointed venue manager. Morgan House, who accepted the job in March, provided members a financial report and led much of the discussion about projects needed at the 1996 Olympic facility.

“Stages is the name of the game,” he said, advocating for phasing in improvements now and planning for big projects, like replacing the 20-year-old docks.

Prior to hiring a manager, the board authorized nearly $12,000 to pay for cleaning, landscaping, and security. House reported total April expenditures of nearly $7,500, which included about $4,300 for utilities and office supplies and manager salary of about $3,200.

The non-profit GH ’96 received a total of $300,000 from Gainesville and Hall County governments this year to support the rowing and kayaking venue as a destination for local and international events. Although visited by thousands of rowers and kayakers annually, it has been underutilized by the community and needs

work to keep it competitive with waterfront venues in other states.

House reported an initial estimate for gutter repair at $2,000 from a contractor that said the roof was sound, but improperly installed gutters were causing leaks in the boathouse. Re-surfacing the sand-based grounds outside the boathouse and preventing rainwater from seeping into the building are among priorities he cited.

Grit damages rowing fittings and canoe/kayak shells and gets tracked into the boat storage bays.

During heavy rain, water floods into the bays and could lead to mold issues. House reported an initial estimate of $11,000 to $12,000 to correct the drainage problem.

In addition, he reported an estimate of $4,000 for painting the boathouse front door and stairwell, an amount he considered high.

Board chairperson Mimi Collins told members that she and House had discussed the necessity of a capital needs committee to plan future improvements. The committee would work “not just to continue to put band-aids on things but to have a long range plan,” she said, which would include replacing the docks. House

reported two estimates ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 to replace one dock. The venue has multiple docks, many of which are in use at large regattas.

Collins assigned board members Mike Little, Melvin Cooper, John Ferriss, Kevin Seitz and Phil Sutton to the committee to assess future financial needs. She also announced that former Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club executive director Connie Hagler had accepted an open board position.

Hagler, who served LCKC for 10 years, was known as a tireless advocate for the Olympic venue.

She resigned in 2007 somewhat frustrated with lack of local support for LLOV. The venue is being eyed by organizers of two new events and may be in the running for an international regatta in 2017 or 2018. House reported a non-profit SUP race may head to LLOV in September and the international dragon boat federation has encouraged LLOV to submit a bid for its 2016 world championship.

In addition, Seitz said an International Canoe Federation official suggested a potential championship return to Lake Lanier in 2017 or 2018. LLOV hosted the ICF World Flatwater Championships in 2004.

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In closing, there’s plenty of room for opinion about the best time of the year to go fishing but most will agree that May is hard to beat. If you’re up for the excitement and adrenaline of some serious surface action, this could

become your favorite too. Until next month, take care and enjoy the lake!

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

• Fishing Continued from Page 11 late spring turns into summer, striper action fades but good news is that the spotted bass continue to chase bait at the surface. Windows of opportunity during the summer months are typically early and late in the day for schooling action. Smaller surface plugs tend to become more effective as the season progresses.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE House’s ambition now focused on Olympic venue goals

By Jane Harrison Morgan House strode out of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue tower in dress khakis, sports jacket, crisp shirt, and a tie. The former Olympic hopeful had shed his morning workout garb and a childhood dream for a new day as the first manager of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. But he retained the buzz cut hair style he wore in pursuit of an allusive athletic goal. It is reflective of his Olympic training, he said, and suits his new ambition to be champion of the venue that has defined his life.

The aging facility, site of the 1996 Olympic flatwater canoe/kayak and rowing events, was never built to last. The spirit of those who paddle and row there has outlived the sagging docks and leaking boathouse roof at the center touted by local officials and visiting coaches as a diamond in the rough. Situated on a straight tree-protected channel of the Chattahoochee River on Lake Lanier, the 2000 meter Olympic course draws thousands of flatwater enthusiasts for national rowing and paddling regattas each year.

But, except on rare occasions, the stone grandstands are bereft of locals from a community whose support has been tepid, at best. Last year the revitalized organization that originally brought the Olympics to Lake Lanier garnered $300,000 from Gainesville and Hall County governments. The main goal of Gainesville Hall ’96: to hire a venue manager, someone to champion it as a gathering place for the community and the world.

House, a hometowner whose Olympic journey took him around the world and deep into his own psyche, accepts his new challenge with a heart-felt commitment.

“It’s like a second home to me, but it’s much more than that,” said House, 27, who set out to be an Olympic kayaker after seeing paddlers in the 1996 Olympics. “It’s where I belong and I hope to spend the rest of my life here. I love it. It’s where I grew

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

Calendar of events: May 23-25 - ACRA National Championship Regatta May 27 - Class 2 Learn to Row Begins

Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Morgan House has a new ambition at venue that launched his Olympic dream.

up, where I met my wife, and where I now coach young kids.”

He rose from a youngster in the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club in the late 1990s to become one of the nation’s top flatwater sprint kayakers, achieving numerous medals and awards while racing with USA Canoe/Kayak. The Gainesville native told his hometown he’d bring home an Olympic medal. He strove toward that award, but did not make the 2008 or 2012 U.S. Olympic team, missing out by less than a second in his first try.

After his 2012 bid, he got mired in an “extreme See House, page 17

Paddles spin every weekend at LLOV

By Jane Harrison You can grab a paddle or watch others stroke through the water any weekend this month at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Events for all levels of paddle sports are planned as the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club hits full throttle for warm weather fun and competition.

The weekend after the Canadian National Team completed its team trials, the venue will host the Southeastern Paddle Sport Series Challenge May 3.

The event is open to almost anyone who can paddle a vessel, from stand up paddle boards to sea, recreational and high performance kayaks. Participants can sign up online at www.kayaktraderchallenge. com or register on race day at 11:30 a.m. Races begin at 1 p.m., with a barbecue at 2 p.m. The event benefits Special Olympics Georgia.

The same day, LCKC launches its BBI Junior Olympic Program with youngsters racing in the annual practice race. And, summer rentals begin at the boathouse, with opportunities for the public to try out canoes, kayaks and SUP boards 1-6 p.m. on weekends. See www.lckc.org for rates.

The following weekend, college paddlers converge at LLOV for the USA Canoe/Kayak Colle-

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giate National Championships May 9-10. The canoe/kayak collegiate regatta attracts a small number of competitors who race for club teams. It is held in conjunction with the LCKC Spring Sprints on May 10. Expect to see numerous LCKC collegiate paddlers racing for titles.

The first moonlight paddle, a guided night tour under the full moon, is set for May 16. The tranquil trip contrasts with the next day’s Junior Olympic Program Fungatta, a rousing paddle party for youngsters in the spring program. Adults wanting to get into a boat can enroll in LCKC’s Learn to Paddle class. The first session starts May 27.

Finally, the last day of the month, LCKC plans a paddlethon and cardboard boat race to raise funds.

Folks are welcomed to try numerous paddle vessels, from SUP boards to racing kayaks, as LCKC athletes paddle laps for pledge money.

And, just when you think the paddles might rest, guess what? The dragon boats are coming! The Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge hits the water June 7. Expect colorful costumes, pounding drums, and enthusiastic crowds as the long boats race in the fundraiser for Hall County Special Olympics. See www.lckc.org for more information.

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

Calendar of events: Weekends May 3-Oct. 26 - Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals May 3 - BBI Jr. Olympic Program Practice Race May 3 - Southeastern Paddle Sport Series Challenge May 9-10 - USA Canoe/Kayak Collegiate Nationals May 10 - LCKC Spring Sprints May 17 - Spring BBI Jr. Olympic Program Fungatta May 27 - Adult Learn to Paddle Class 1 Begins May 31 - Paddlethon and Cardboard Boat Race Venue seats +/-2,000; parking capacity +/- 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.

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• House Continued from Page 16 struggle” about whether to keep pursuing the Olympic dream or get on with life. “It was extremely difficult,” he said, adding he would go out and train like a would-be Olympian and then ponder what he was missing by keeping his kayak in the water and his body in training mode.

By that time, House and teammate Emily Vinson, another Gainesville elite kayaker with Olympic potential with USACK, had gotten married. “I started looking at the bigger picture of life, family and settling down. I was living out of a suitcase. My heart was not in competing. After 2012 Olympic qualifying, I was drained,” he said.

He came back to Gainesville and took a job as District Executive for Hall County Boy Scouts.

“I’m an Eagle Scout myself and I believe in (scouting), but it was not my passion,” House admitted.

He returned to LCKC to coach high performance athletes and assist head coach Claudiu Ciur. He and Emily had their first child, William Morgan House III, now 10 months old, and Emily resumed her job as nutrition coordi-

nator for Gainesville City Schools. He accepted a board membership on Gainesville Hall ’96 and looked forward to helping the non-profit develop the venue.

“At that point, I wasn’t planning on applying for venue manager,” he said. “I put a lot of thought into applying and talked it over with Emily, my mentors and my dad. I decided to apply, not really necessarily thinking I would get it.” To avoid influencing the board’s decision, he temporarily suspended his GH ’96 involvement.

The selection committee chose House from more than 50 applicants from around the country.

Board chairperson Mimi Collins said he made a profound impression. Among his credentials is his marketing degree, which the 2005 Gainesville High School graduate achieved online from Ashford University in Iowa. He squeezed in his college education while practicing with the U.S. national team in Chula Vista, California, competing in international regattas, and training on his own.

When the U.S. Olympic Committee cut funding for USACK, he

raised money selling t-shirts, created in an athletic apparel business, got a sponsorship from a sunglasses company, and helped start a non-profit organization for Georgia athletes training for the Olympics.

As venue manager and parttime coach, House begins days with a 6 a.m. practice with young LCKC athletes, many of whom have Olympic aspirations. He said that he would not have taken the management job if it meant he could no longer coach. “There’s no way I could leave” the youngsters whose goals mesh with his own, he said.

After his team departs, House changes from workout shorts to business attire and heads into an office across the grandstand plaza from the Olympic tower. About three weeks into the job, he was getting estimates on re-roofing the boathouse, a top priority, he said, and replacing docks, which must be done within two years.

He’d already felt some of the hands-on demands of the job when Lake Lanier Rowing Club members met him at the venue a day after a large regatta with

garbage piled up at the plaza and boathouse. He observed rain flooding into the boathouse, heard about how the sandy grounds put damaging grit in rowing shells, and climbed on top of the roof to see failing gutters. He’d met with board members, paid bills, and composed a financial report.

His long range goals reach beyond day to day nitty gritty facility management and administration. “I put a lot of pressure on myself. I want to make this the best venue it can be,” he said, not just for athletic competitions but also for community events.

He foresees the lakeside setting as a scenic destination for festivals, weddings, triathlons, boat shows, and arts events. He’d like to see more activities like the popular Taste of Gainesville, an annual candlelit dinner with live music organized by the rowing club. He’s excited about pursing a partnership with Don Carter State Park, just up river from the venue, to offer cottage accommodations for LLOV visitors.

He said he’s aware that some in the community do not support

the venue. Anglers sometimes get angry when events there close the boat ramps. Bloggers blasted city and county funding, calling it a waste of taxpayer money on a white elephant.

Those are folks “who just haven’t been here before,” he said. He believes that when residents see colorful international dancers twirl at the annual Hong Kong Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, chow down at Taste of Gainesville, watch paddlers or rowers stroke toward the finish buoys, or get into a row boat or kayak themselves, they’ll understand what makes LLOV special.

“It is a most beautiful setting” for the community, he said.

“There are a lot of opinions about what needs to be done,” he said. “I’m doing things I know are right for the venue and will work tirelessly to get things done.” That includes inviting LLOV utilizers to put his cell phone number on their speed dial.

“The past two years have been a whirlwind,” he breathed. He’s excited about steadying his Olympic gaze on being a champion for his hometown love.

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National Safe Boating Week is May 17-23; Wearing a life jacket a life-saving strategy As the weather starts to warm up, we’re all anxious to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Families and friends gather together to enjoy the outdoors, travel on vacations and spend time on the water – boating, fishing, sailing and more. It’s important to remember the safety precautions to take during all of these recreational water activities.

But, with approximately 500 people drowning each year from recreational boating accidents, it is imperative to push the message of “Wear It!” Wear your life jacket at all times while you are on the water.

“Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket,” says Virgil Chambers, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council.

“It’s important that everyone wears a life jacket while on the water. There’s no reason why you, your family and friends, can’t have fun on the water while also choosing to always wear a life jacket.”

Here are a few boating safety tips to keep in mind this boating

“A life jacket can’t save your life unless you “Wear It!” continued Chambers. With today’s variRoy ety of comfortable, stylish life Crittenden jackets there’s a life jacket for everyone-even our four-legged USCG friends!”

Auxiliary U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, fourths of recreational boating fatalities in 2010, and that 88 peralcrit@mindspring.com, cent of those who drowned were Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info not wearing life jackets. That’s why boating safety advocates continue to push for increased season: and consistent life jacket wear on • No matter what activity you the water. have planned – boating, fishing, As we have reminded you besailing, etc. – always remember to fore, the new Georgia life jacket wear a life jacket every time you law requires that children under are on the water.

• Make sure your life jacket is 13 years of age must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket while U.S. Coast Guard approved and on board any moving vessel. This fits properly. Double check that your life jacket is appropriate for law does not apply when the child is in a fully enclosed cabin. your favorite boating activities.

It is my hope that all who read • Life jackets meant for adults this article will make a conscious do not work for children. If you effort to take safe boating more are boating with children, make sure they are wearing properly fit- seriously.

No one leaves the dock or ted, child-sized life jackets. Do not buy a life jacket for your child launching ramp expecting to have an accident, but they do happen, to “grow in to.”

and at an alarming rate.

According to Georgia DNR boating accident statistics for 2012, there were 36 boating incidents on Lake Lanier, with 13 injuries and five fatalities.

In addition, there were 60 boating under the influence charges. Not only do you have to look out for yourself, but you have to look out for others who

may not be as safety conscious as you.

If you and/or your family members have not taken one of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s monthlyone-day safe boating courses, please see the announcement of our May course below on this page.

Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.

Safe boating course set for May 17 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2014.

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

Classes run from 8:30 a.m.

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

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New technology is great but what if it breaks?

A bunch of boaters and I were discussing the recent technology seen at boat shows or read about it in magazines. One asked the question, “What do you do if your single lever control breaks down while docking?” Another asked, “What if you have the new Wi-Fi model and it fails, how do I get home?” All the more reason to be a member of Boat/US where you get a reduced rate for Tow Boat/US services. I’m sure the manufacturers will say nothing will go wrong if it is properly maintained. Well, I have yet to see any devices that won’t break down even when maintained, when you combine man, wear and water, that won’t break down.

Another thing we are going to see is true captains disappearing.

You know the ones that can dock a single engine boat and make it look easy, or can read the tides and current when entering an inlet. I’m afraid if we depend too much on technology, a real captain will become a lost art. Let’s hope not, there’s still a lot of older boats that need us.

National Safe Boating Week May 17th thru the 23rd is that week, just before two big holidays: Memorial Day and July 4th.

I’m sure most boaters have hit the water for a weekend or two and have noticed an item (or two) that could need some attention on the boat. Maybe some new PFDs, a fire extinguisher, VHF radio, anchor and rode, are just a few items which might have a need for replacement. Make having your boat in top condition your Safe Boating Week goal. It will make the rest of the boating season more enjoyable.

You might also get the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to give you a boat inspection. When your boat passes they give you a sticker. Everyone will see it including the “water” police. This doesn’t mean they won’t stop you but that sticker shows you passed the inspection and you are a safe boater.

Safe Boating Week’s first day, Saturday May 17th, will be a world record attempt at wearing lifejackets. Go to: www.readysetwearit.com and you and your family can participate in the life jacket world record day.

Remember, 84 percent of boating deaths were because they were not wearing a life jacket. I’d like to see the kids reminding mom and dad to put their life jackets on. The more we practice safe boating the better season you will experience.

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Two other Texas tournaments Mike have been scheduled: Toledo Rudderham Bend, May 16-18 and Lake Fork, September 12-21. Both have Captain’s $500,000 in total winnings.

Comments In 1988 a man won with a 9.42 pound fish. He was out of work and borrowed money from the family grocery to enter. He Well traveled bourbon We have all heard that alcohol then borrowed a Jon boat to fish from. He caught the winning fish and water don’t mix. Trey and took home $38,000. In 2004 Zoeller, founder of Jefferson’s a 10 year old won an hourly sesBourbon in Louisville Kentucky sion with an 8.33 pound fish and thought that he could speed up the aging process by sloshing the won $2,000. A year later he bourbon around in the barrel. He caught an 11.57 pounder and won contacted an old classmate of his, the payment of $100,000.

The same organization also Chris Fischer who is chairman of holds tournaments in GunOcearch, an organization that tersville, AL, Kentucky Lake in does research on sharks and oceans. Ocearch has a large ves- Tennessee and Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. Entry fees are not that sel that travels around the world. steep considering the payout. The Zoeller made arrangements with recent Lake Sam Rayburn event Fischer to put five barrels of aging Jefferson Bourbon on board was $160 for one day, $210 for two days and $260 for three days. to get sloshed around as it travContestants can also enter a couelled around the world’s oceans.

Zoeller thought it might speed up ple of bonus games to win additional money. Entry fee in the the aging process. Three and a little anglers division is $10 per half years later and two barrels less, due to damage, (yea, I’ll bet) day.

Sounds like a tournament like the three barrels left were mathis would fit right in at Lake tured way beyond it’s years.

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Being eager to continue the exTug boats periment he gave Fisher four barIn the last 10 years or so tug rels to stow below decks. He also boat replicas have become populoaded 62 barrels on a container lar for cruising. They have that ship that has crossed the equator recognizable classic macho style. four times in five months. This Also, with a single diesel engine batch of Jefferson’s Ocean was they are quite economical to operreleased on March 1. Next time you are enjoying a nightcap, con- ate. Now several manufacturers have introduced trailerable tugs in sider that your beverage might the mid 20 foot range. These have logged more ocean miles boats are ideal for family trips than you have. and have all the comforts of Million dollar bass tourney home. A tug would be a great As they say, “Things in Texas choice for a great loop adventure. are big” and they brag about it.

Visit www.greatloop.org or call For fishing tournaments this is BIG. On April 25 to 27, 2014, the 877-GR8-LOOP. Most boating magazines will have information Lake Sam Rayburn Tournament was scheduled to take place with on the new trailerable tugs or the larger ocean going yacht type a guaranteed $1 million purse.

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Anglers will compete every hour most helpful item to get you asking price. of the three day tournament for I have noted when I go 12 cash prizes. The total hourly through my wish list (boats for payout will be $372,000. This sale) in the back of boating magayear they also have Lake Jam, a zine some listings say docufive day tackle and boat show

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Last month was quiet on the storm front April was an incredibly quiet severe weather month across the country.

The number of tornadoes was 46 percent of normal.

Here in Georgia, we average four tornadoes statewide in April. We only had one tornado and it actually occurred from a heavy shower and not a thunderstorm.

There were several minor injuries and damage to two homes just to the northwest of Griffin in Spalding County.

In the month of May, the average number of tornadoes in Georgia is three. This is based on the past 30 years of weather records. From what I have seen in the long-range models, rainfall in May should be below our 3.67 inch average. Maybe the below average severe storm season will continue. Beyond that, the Climate Prediction Center is giving us equal chances of above or below average rainfall. That prediction was made before signs of a developing El Niño.

It appears that an El Niño is in the works right now and it might be a big one.

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In the United States, this could bring welcome rains to our western states suffering from severe drought. While residents there might be very happy about this, these rains may be so heavy as to cause more flooding and mudslides. In Georgia, we may see a benefit. In fact, this may be good news for eastern coastal states. An El Nino will create strong easterly winds across the Atlantic. With so much wind shear, Atlantic hurricanes will have a VERY tough time developing. Colorado State University hurricane forecasters, in-

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LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS SEP 1 1072.67 2 1072.74 3 1072.65 4 1072.45 5 1072.26 6 1072.05 7 1072.09 8 1072.15 9 1072.08 10 1071.95 11 1071.83 12 1071.74 13 1071.67 14 1071.70 15 1071.72 16 1071.66 17 1071.59 18 1071.54 19 1071.49 20 1071.44 21 1071.60 22 1071.66 23 1071.62 24 1071.59 25 1071.69 26 1071.66 27 1071.61 28 1071.63 29 1071.64 30 1071.61 31 AV 1071.86 MAX 1072.74 MI 1071.44

OCT 1071.60 1071.53 1071.50 1071.44 1071.47 1071.62 1071.68 1071.66 1071.60 1071.54 1071.47 1071.50 1071.54 1071.49 1071.40 1071.36 1071.37 1071.34 1071.37 1071.39 1071.34 1071.28 1071.21 1071.14 1071.08 1071.09 1071.11 1071.07 1071.05 1070.98 1070.94 1071.36 1071.68 1070.94

NOV 1070.92 1070.95 1070.97 1070.94 1070.90 1070.84 1070.82 1070.78 1070.78 1070.79 1070.76 1070.69 1070.64 1070.59 1070.54 1070.57 1070.61 1070.60 1070.59 1070.54 1070.50 1070.45 1070.45 1070.49 1070.46 1071.04 1071.31 1071.29 1071.31 1071.34

DEC 1071.36 1071.34 1071.28 1071.14 1071.02 1071.10 1071.35 1071.50 1072.02 1072.18 1071.96 1071.91 1071.74 1072.02 1072.14 1071.96 1071.74 1071.55 1071.34 1071.12 1071.17 1072.20 1072.93 1072.98 1072.94 1072.70 1072.48 1072.68 1072.69 1072.45 1072.24 1070.78 1071.91 1071.34 1072.98 1070.45 1071.02

cluding Dr. Bill Gray, is prediction only three hurricanes to form this season, one of which will be a major hurricane. Cer-

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

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

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

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

tainly good news!

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

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Something’s always cooking at Sunset Cove this season

By Pamela A. Keene A full array of events at Sunset Cove keeps the lake hopping all season. From fun-filled festivals to every-night-of-the week specials, there’s always something cooking at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Highlights in May include the La Raza Festival on Sunday, May 11 at Big Beach, with Latin and international recording artists, Mexican folk dancing and Mariachi music.

This month’s Full Moon Party on Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m. features The EXCITE! Party Band.

Gianni’s is open weekends until May 16, when it opens for daily operation. LanierWorld begins daily operation on May 17.

And every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sunset Cove features live music. The Sunset Cove Sand Series – semi-pro volleyball tournaments – started Sunday, May 4.

And here’s what’s happening each weeknight this summer:

• Masterpiece Mondays at Gianni’s Bistro & Pizzeria starting at 6 p.m. – Create your own painted masterpiece with artistled instructions.

• Volleyball Tuesdays at the sand courts at Sunset Cove starting at 6:30 p.m. – All levels of players are welcome.

• Ladies Night Wednesdays at Sunset Cove starting at 5 p.m.

– Ladies receive free beach admission to LanierWorld and beverage specials.

• Trivia Thursdays at Sunset Cove for friends and family.

• Low-Country Boil Fridays at Sunset Cove starting at 6 p.m.

– Enjoy a traditional Low-Country Boil with a steaming pot of shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes and smoked sausage.

• Windows restaurant in Legacy Lodge began its Summer Steak and Seafood Buffets on Friday and Saturday nights in late April. And the resort hosts Sunday wine cruises periodically throughout the season.

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Pets welcome at Lanier Islands this season

By Pamela A. Keene Don’t say that Lake Lanier Islands Resort is going to the dogs, but starting this year guests will be able to bring their furry friends to the lakeside resort for vacation.

The resort has declared itself a pet-friendly destination in designated areas, including a number of pet-friendly rooms in Legacy Lodge and the newly renovated LakeHouses on the property.

“By designating the Islands a pet-friendly resort, we alleviate the hassle of having to find

a pet-sitter or boarding facility, as well as the stress of separation on both the pets and their humans,” said Stephanie Orr, vice president of Sales and Marketing for the Islands. “We hope to actually augment our guests’ experience by providing an opportunity to add their beloved pet to their memories of time at the Islands.”

Pets will not be allowed at LanierWorld, Sunset Cove, Family Fun Park, Big Beach, food and beverage outlets, the pool and the fitness center. Here are the other pet guidelines for guests: • Pets must weigh less than 80

pounds.

• There will be a $75 fee per stay for each pet. This fee will not apply to guide dogs or assistive dogs.

• Pets left unattended in the guest room when the guest leaves the hotel premises must be secured in a proper pet crate or carrier.

• When outside of the room, pets must either be in a pet carrier or on a secure leash.

The resort also offers pet walking, or owners may walk their own pets on the many walking trails at the resort.

Dogwood Regatta kicks off the spring/summer sailing season

By Pamela A. Keene Nearly 40 boats gathered on Lake Lanier for the two-day Dogwood Sailing Regatta in early April. Sponsored by the Atlanta Inland Sailing Club, the race drew eight fleets of competitors who enjoyed the Friday night Skippers party, two days of multi-event racing, the Saturday night regatta party at The Branch restaurant and a Sunday awards party.

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U.S. Power Squadron celebrates 100 years of safe boating During this centennial year, the US Power Squadron is celebrating its 100 year long dedication to smart and safe boating.

Historically speaking, the USPS has been educating boaters throughout its 100 years, training over 5,000 men in things nautical during World War I. And, during World War II, some 3,000 USPS members joined our armed forces and played a significant part in developing courses and setting standards for instruction in navigation and related subjects.

Today, USPS, through its some 40,000 national members and over 400 local squadrons – Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron being one of the largest and most active – continues to provide boaters everywhere with a wide range of educational offerings.

From basic courses such as Americas’ Boating Course (ABC), a one-day, family-friendly, general boating course, through Celestial Navigation and advanced Boat Operator Certification, we offer educational opportunities of interest to every boater, no matter their skill level.

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a copy of the new Georgia boating regulations? These are just Woody some of the important safety conWilliams siderations we will help you address. Remember, a VSC is both Atlanta free and valuable!

Sail & National Safe Boating Week is Power from May 17-23. To get the week Squadron off to a good start, Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron is sponsoring Boat Operator Certification Lanier Project Management Oftraining for its fellow District 17 fice. The address is 1050 Buford members from Georgia, TenDam Road in Buford. ABC pronessee, Alabama and Asheville, vides just the right way for a beginning boater and their family to NC. BOC training enables a get started on a lifetime of smart, boater to acquire and then demonstrate their boating knowledge safe and enjoyable boating. through their actual boating skills.

Also, the Atlanta Sail and Theoretical knowledge goes into Power Squadron provides free practice during hands-on boating Vessel Safety Checks. These safety and powerboat handling checks provide a boat owner the opportunity to learn whether their training. It includes on-the-water boat meets some important safety instruction in boat handling, piloting, course and position plotting, standards. Are life jackets suffianchoring and much more. One cient, are navigation lights in of the essential requirements of good operating order, how about all BOC participants is that they your horn, is there a proper fire extinguisher aboard, do you have must wear a life jacket at all times something to bail out a swamped while on the water during trainboat, is your VHF radio working, ing. This is particularly important do you have emergency signaling not just during National Boat Safety Week, but every time one flares and a first aid kit? Do you goes boating. As the National know how to properly use all Safe Boating Council reports, 71 these items? Also, is your registration up to date and do you have percent of all boating accident

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Hideaway Bay now BoatU.S. Cooperating marina on Lanier With the closing of Lanier Harbor Marina earlier this year, Hideaway Bay Marina has become Lake Lanier’s “BoatU.S. Cooperating Marina,” according to Michael Duling, general manager at Hideaway.

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chandise at Hideaway’s ship store • 10 percent discount on mechanical work at Harbor Marine and Associates (which is located at Hideaway).

Duling noted the nickel per gallon savings on fuel offers a significant savings since Hideaway already has the lowest fuel prices on the lake.

BoatU.S. membership costs $67 per year for unlimited towing, plus other benefits.

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Cruising with man’s best friend a great adventure 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.

Everyone that knows Carolyn and I know that we are dyed in the wool dog lovers. Over the years we have had our share, and each one has held a special place in our hearts. Our three most recent dogs were rescues: Maggie, Maggie who was discovered on the streets of downtown Atlanta; Coco, who was found along with four siblings in a corn field; and Robert, who was found under a parked car at the Marsh Harbour International airport in the Bahamas. We have many memories of fun times shared aboard Gypsy Common and Sea Island Girl, enjoying each dog’s personality, his or her quirks, likes, dislikes, and tolerances

that is comfortable and safe when traveling? Do you need mesh netting to keep the dog aboard in Bob & rough seas, or is it tethered when Carolyn on deck or below? Each is an imWilson portant consideration.

One of the most common and Cruising talked about issues when travelWilsons ing with a dog pertains to bathroom habits. We have chased all three of our rescues around an aswhile being on the water. They sortment of marinas trailing bebecame to us, the children we hind them with the infamous never had as a married couple. “green rug.” None of our dogs Traveling with a boat dog liked doing their business on takes some effort although it seems that more of our friends are board despite our good intentions. enjoying the company of a canine To our chagrin our vet says, “A dog will go when and where they crewmember. Some prefer a smaller Havanese or Yorki, while want, so don’t worry about it.”

Our dogs quickly learned that other breeds, such as the Golden when the engine shuts down, takRetriever, Border Collie or Labs are just as welcome. We know of ing them ashore is our priority.

Before we venture off, each of a couple who travels with two the dogs have their bi-annual large Labra-doodles, and both man and dog are as happy as they physical. We carry an adequate supply of routine medications, can be.

There are considerations to be and a few of those that we might need. Our veterinarian provides made anytime you bring a dog aboard – size and space being the detailed medical records and, most obvious. Is it a lap dog, does when traveling internationally, the required health certificates. it require considerable exercise, We have become personal or how will it manage being away from land? Will the dog’s resting friends with our vet in the Baspot be in a crate, or will it be left hamas, as it seems something unexpected always arises. If it’s not to its own devices to find a spot

flea bites, it’s a stomach upset, but as we experienced this year, it can be much worse.

Despite the attention we give to the dogs getting on and off the boat, our 4-yr. old Coco slipped and was injured while jumping onto a fixed dock. At first she seemed OK and the vet came over to the boat to examine her that evening, recommending a visit to the clinic the following morning for x-rays. Unfortunately Coco had sustained undetectable internal injuries and unexpectedly passed away during the night. The resort where we were staying was extremely helpful and provided a lasting place of rest overlooking her favorite running grounds and the Sea of Abaco. The experience was devastating for us, and two year old Robert.

The event has caused us to rethink our preparations for having dogs aboard. We had thought through so many contingencies but feel that we fell short when it came to this unforeseen incident.

We are considerably more attentive with Robert jumping off the boat and are looking into fitting

Robert, left, and Coco

the boat with a ramp for his use.

Considerable thought is required anytime there is a dog aboard. Being able to learn from experienced dogs owners regarding special considerations will go a long way. Any health considerations and the best way to manage the daily needs of your pet should be discussed with a veterinarian, and we encourage everyone considering a pet on board to take the appropriate steps.

If you love dogs as much as we do, you will thoroughly enjoy having them aboard. They easily adjust to the daily routine, they are a joy to be around, so why not enjoy the adventure together.

- Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson

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Lakeside Calendar May 2014 Thru Aug. 24 – “Whales: Giants of the Deep,” presented at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. Admission: $18, adults; $17, students and seniors; $16, children ages 3-12. Info: 404-929-6300; fernbankmuseum.org.

May 1-3 – Disney’s “High School Musical” presented by West Hall School, 5500 McEver Rd., Oakwood. Times: 7 p.m. Admission: $7, adults; $5, seniors, students.

Info: 770-967-9826.

May 3, 4 – “Shubert Alley A Broadway Revue” presented by the Sautee Nacoochee Community Center, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee Nacoochee. Admission: $17 and on up.

Info: 706-878-3300; snca.org.

May 10 – Pirate Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta.

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

May 17 – 52nd Annual Mountain Laurel Festival in Clarkesville is the oldest festival of its type in North Georgia. Held in Pitts Park and on the Square in Clarkesville, the festival offers activities for the whole family, such as arts, crafts, entertainment and food. Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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June 7 – Spring Fling Festival and Parade in Alto features live entertainment, great food vendors, kids’ activities, a tractor contest, a car competition, crafts and more.

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June 13-15; 19-22 – “Christmas Belles” presented by Habersham Community Theatre.

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

June 21 – Eat to Beat Alzheimer’s at Burger 21 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at 3385 Woodward Crossing Blvd., #350, in Buford where a por-

tion of the sales from Burger 21 will be donated to the cure of Alzheimer’s.

Info: 678-478-5254.

Brenau College May 13-July 3 – President’s Summer Art Series held in Simmons Visual Arts Center in the Sellars Gallery. Exhibition showcases artists Bob White, John Hemmer, Andrew Crawford and Gregory Johnson. Reception held May 13 5:30-7 p.m.

Thru May 16 – “The Black Mountain College Experience,” held in the Leo Castelli Gallery in the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, celebrates the rich history of innovation and collaboration of the legendary Black Mountain College. Reception held 5:307 p.m., March 6.

May 23-24 – The 6th Annual Brenau Barbecue Championship held on the university’s campus includes more than 40 cook teams cooking barbecue for up to 20 hours, a car show, great music and lots of kids’ activities.

Sponsored by Memphis Barbecue Network and Georgia Barbecue Association, tickets are $5; kids are free. Info: 770-531-3122; brenaubbq.org.

Thru May 16 – “The Black Mountain College Experience,” held in the Leo Castelli Gallery in the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, celebrates the history of innovation and collaboration of the legendary Black Mountain College.

July 17-Sept. 12 – Women’s Work exhibition in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, focuses on history of fiber arts in North Georgia. July 17 reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. includes a panel discussion. Light refreshment will be served.

Info: www.brenau.edu.

Cumming Playhouse May 2-18 – Georgia Senior Follies, The Golden Age of Television June 5-22 – Tarzan, 2 p.m. matinee, Sat./Sun. July 10-Aug. 3 – Oklahoma Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids May 5-9 – Mother’s Day Craft Week, make beautiful crafts for Mom May 11 – Mother’s Day, 1-5 p.m., free admission for Moms May 12-16 – Watermelon Week, make your very own watermelon May 19-23 – Frog Craft Week, make a frog using your hands to take home May 26-30 – Patriotic Craft Week, make a flag using your fingerprints More info: www.inkfun.org.

Fifth Row Center May 1-4, 8-11 – “Fiddler on the Roof,” presented at Buford Community Center Theatre, 2200 Buford Hwy., Buford. Times: 8 p.m., evenings; Sunday matinee, 3 p.m. Tickets: $8$25.

Info: 770-945-6762; bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Lake Lanier Islands May 3 – SweetWater Shrimp Festival, features SweetWater Brewery and Lake Lanier Islands Resort are highlighting all-things Georgia at this year’s event: favorite SweetWater drafts, delicious Georgia-raised shrimp and seafood, top 10 local restaurants, live music, Kids Zone and volleyball games.

May 11 – La Raza Festival features a full day of celebration, featuring international and national Latin recording artists, vendors, Mexican folk dancing and mariachi music and delicious food.

May 17-Sept. 7 – Lanier World Water &

Carnival Attractions that include Family Fun Park, Big Beach, Sunset Cove, Landlubber’s Lagoon Carnival and Boardwalk.

May 23-25 – Memorial Weekend Celebration, the official kick-off to the opening of Lanier World Water & Carnival Attractions features live music every day, fireworks on Sunday, May 25.

Info: www.lakelanierislands.com Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds May 16, 17 – Georgia Mountain EggFest, a gathering of Big Green Egg fans and experienced cooks from all across the country and Canada.

June 13, 14 – Appalachian Wine & Jazz Festival, the first annual event featuring jazz music, tasting wine from Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, purchase great food from local restaurant vendors as well as handcrafted items from local artisans. Time: noon-7 p.m.

Admission: $30/day (includes 1 Souvenir Wine Glass & 4 wine tasting at each winery booth; children 12 and under free.

Info: www.georgiamountainfair.com North Atlanta Trade Center May 4, 11, 18, 25 – Gwinnett Community Farmers Market May 17-18 – Eastman’s Gun Show Info: www.northatlantatradecenter.com Northeast Georgia History Center May 13 – Concert on the Cabin Porch, 7 p.m.

May 18 – Family Day-Cherokee Legend of the Butterfly at Wilshire Trails Park-Butterfly Release, 1 p.m.

May 3 – First Festival of Museums, 10 a.m., offers free and discounted entry to: Elachee Nature Science Center, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, the Northeast Georgia History Center and the Quinlan Visual Arts

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Lanier Sailing Club Events

Fish Tales branches out into watersport rentals

By Pamela A. Keene If the name sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve probably eaten at the yearround restaurant at Hideaway Bay. However, instead of serving up plates of specialty fish, salads and more, Fish Tales Watersports rents pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboard. It’s headquartered at Aqualand Marina.

Both are owned by Dale Ozaki, a successful restaurateur and business owner on Lake Lanier for more than a decade.

“I’ve been wanting to expand our business for a long time and this seems like the perfect way to do so,” said Ozaki. “We’ve got a great relationship with Aqualand and know that the demand is there for a rental fleet.”

Fish Tales Watersports’ inventory includes pontoon boats, fish boats, Sea Doo Sparks (PWCs), canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. They will be available for

rental for two-, four-, eight- and 24-hour rentals.

“We’ll have a floating office on the gas dock at Aqualand right in front of the large Hollywood-style sign on the main channel,” he said. “We’ve been working with Atlanta Marine to build our fleet and they’ve been fantastic to work with.”

Ozaki plans to move the operation to the former Lake Lanier Lodges property just outside the Aqualand gates once construction on the main building is complete.

Fish Tales Watersports will offer weekday specials and discounted rentals for Fish Tale restaurant customers.

Ozaki is also planning to launch Lake Lanier Catering this fall, located on the former Lake Lanier Lodges property.

MORE INFO: 770-967-9323; www.fishtaleswatersports.com

• Calendar Continued from Page 33 Center. Prizes, demonstrations, interactive vents, guided tours, craft projects and more are planned at each site. For maps, directions and details on activities at each venue, see NEGAHC Facebook page.

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SUP Yoga floats stress away

By Jane Harrison It’s a soothing combination: the graceful flow of water and smooth moves of yoga. Put them together on a stand up paddle board and float your stress away.

That’s the idea behind Atlanta SUP Yoga, returning for its fourth season on Lake Lanier this month.

Performing basic yoga poses or sun salutations on a stand-up paddleboard is easier than most people think, said Amy Tyrrell, owner of the Roswell-based company. “People are really surprised how stable the boards are,” said the seven-year yoga instructor. “We’ve never had anybody go in (the water) who didn’t want to.”

The boards, 11-feet long and about 33 inches wide, replace the yoga mat in an outdoor setting unparalleled in a traditional yoga studio. “It’s beautiful being outside. We see cranes, fish, wildlife … the scenery is definitely a plus,” Tyrrell said. She and instructor Christy Holland lead classes of six to eight people who meet at Vann’s Tavern Park and sometimes paddle to the secluded waters of Two Mile Creek for serene sessions.

They have boards, paddles and life jackets for a limited number of participants and invite others to BYOB (bring your own board).

Stretching your body between water and sky while maintaining balance on the board offers a unique physical and spiritual experience. “You definitely have to

use your core more. On land, you can use other muscles to compensate” for weak core strength, Tyrrell said. “The board is fully centered. You are aware if you are doing (poses) the correct way.”

She added that the watery environment often brings out a joyous reaction from yoga participants who are serious and quiet in-studio. “On a board, they are giggling and laughing,” she said. It releases their inhibitions about trying more difficult moves, like backbends.

Holland described the classes as beginner friendly. When she instructs classes on weekends, participants entering the water at Vann’s Tavern Park often warm up with a mile paddle to Two Mile Creek and paddle back to the park after the session.

“Paddling is a good way to get the joints and muscles moving,” she said. She said boaters do a double take when they see cobra and dolphin poses on the lake.

“They look twice, but they’re mostly respectful and troll their motors down.”

Tyrrell plans restorative yoga, with relaxing moves, the first week this month.

When it gets hot, she expects to introduce a power flow yoga class.

The majority of participants are women ages 25-50 with all levels of yoga experience. “We’ve had people who’ve never tried and a yoga teacher for 30 years,” Tyrrell said. She also offers private sessions for parents and children and day camp outings for kids.

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

Aqua Activities Brenau Masters Swim Team, Gainesville.

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

Outdoor Leisure Pool Opens, Cumming.

Pool with slides, sprays and water features opens weekends 1-6 p.m. weekends May 3-18; two sessions 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun. May 24-Aug. 6; weekends only Aug. 9-Sept. 1. $4 kids/seniors, $5 adults, free to children two and younger. www.cummingaquaticcenter.com, 770-7811781.

Rubber Duck Derby, Gainesville. Annual rubber duck race and festival to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17, duck race 3 p.m., Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Duck purchases $5 single,

$25 6 ducks, $100 25. www.rubberduckderby.com.

North Georgia Super Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon, Dawsonville. Triathlon: 250 yard pool swim, 7 mile bike, 2.25 mile run; shorter distances for kids’ age groups; duathlon , 8 a.m. adults, 10:30 a.m. kids, May 18, Veteran’s Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. Adults triathlon $50, $55 race day, kids $45/$50; duathlon $45/$50. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-633-5511.

Limestone Tri Club, Gainesville. Club for triathletes of all levels, 6:15 p.m. May 19, Limestone Place, 2480 Limestone Pkwy. www.facebook.com/GeorgiaFrontRunners, 770-532-2453, Ext. 1.

Sprayground Opens, Gainesville. Playground with water features for children 12 and younger opens May 23, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Rd. Rgular hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. weekends. $2 per child. 770-535-8280.

Splash Zone Opens, Gainesville. Water park with slides, splash features, lazy river opens 10 a.m. May 24, Frances Meadows See Calendar, page 51

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• Calendar Continued from Page 50 Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way, NE. Regular hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $6 for Hall County residents, $8 non-residents, 90 day and annual passports available. 770-533-5850, www.gainesville.org/recreation Midsummer Super Sprint Trithlon, Oakwood. Adults 250 yard pool swim, 11 mile bike, 2.25 mile run; shorter distances for kids; 8 a.m. adults, 10:30 a.m. kids, June 14, Oakwood YMCA, 4101 Railroad St. Adults $45 by May 14, $50 after, $55 race day; kids $40/$45/$50. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-633-5511.

Grounded Pursuits Flowery Branch Farmers’ Market. 4-7 p.m.

Thursdays beginning May 1, 5305 Railroad Ave. 770-561-8647.

First Friday Concert, Gainesville. Free jazz/bluegrass concert 7 p.m. May 2, Downtown Gainesville.

Glowtrot 5K, Braselton. 1 mile 8 p.m., 5K 8:30 p.m. May 2, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Hwy. $30. www.georgiarunner.com.

Clermont Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays beginning May 3, Downtown Clermont. 678-677-6491.

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. Traditional mountain music players perform around downtown square, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays May 3-Oct. 11. www.dahlonega.org.

Dahlonega Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays & Saturdays May 3-Oct. 11, Hancock Park, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org, 706-482-2707.

Hall County Schools Fit Families 5K/1-mile, Gainesville. 1-mile 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m. May 3, Laurel Park, 3100 Cleveland Hwy. $15. www.active.com.

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lenge, Cumming. 25, 46, 75 and 100 mile bicycle rides, 75-100 miles (for experienced cyclists only) 8 a.m., 25-46 8:30 a.m. May 3, Cumming Kiwanis Building, 417 Pilgrim Mill Rd. $35, $10 for t-shirt. www.active.com.

Burrito Mile, Dawsonville. Eat your burrito, run a mile, 5 p.m. May 3, Dawsonville City Hall, 415 Hwy, 53 E. $20 early, $25 race day. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-633-5511.

The Family Promise Mountain Mud Run 5K, Cleveland. Swim, climb, maneuver through obstacles, run in mud 9 a.m. May 3, Far Winds Farm, 3307 Sandy Flats Rd. $64., www.familypromisemountainmudrun.com.

Fiesta 15K/5K/Fun Run, Cumming.

7:45/8:05/9 a.m. May 3, Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. $40/$25, add $5 race day.; fun run $10. www.georgiarunner.com.

Lake Hartwell Dam Run, Hartwell. 5K, 10K, 1-mile fun run 8:30 a.m. May 3, Big Oaks Recreation Area, U.S. 29. $25, fun run $20. www.georgiarunner.com.

Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. Bring water, lunch and gloves for trail maintenance work, tools provided, ages 18 and older, 10 a.m.3 p.m. May 3 & 31, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for a guided hike to learn about macroinvertebrate life in Chicopee Woods 10-11:30 a.m. May 3, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to members and children younger than 3. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 8-10 p.m. May 3, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil.

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Close Encounters of the Bird Kind/That’s Owl Folks, Dawsonville. Shows spotlight Georgia birds that have been rescued; spectators have a chance to learn about and get up close to owls, raptors, and other birds, 1-2 p.m. May 3, 10, 24, 31, Amicalola Falls State Park Lobby, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-344-1500.

First Visit Tour, Helen. Learn more about the park with van tour to covered bridge, Dukes Creek, cottages, 10-11:30 a.m. May 3, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 878-3087.

6 Hour/9 Hour Mountain Bike Race, Winder. Solo and team racing for novice through expert, 10 a.m. (bikes at start 9:45 a.m.) May 3, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $30$150, plus $5 parking. www.dirtyspokes.com.

Cinco de Run O 5K/10K, Dawsonville. 8 a.m. May 4, Dawsonville City Hall, 415 Hwy. 53 E. 5k $30/$35. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-6335511.

Forsyth Century Challenge, Cumming. 17, 32, 67 and 100 mile bicycle rides with SAG stops, music and more, 8 a.m. May 4, West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Rd. $40-$45. www.active.com.

For Goodness Snakes, Dawsonville. Fun educational program features live Georgia snakes. 12 p.m. May 4, 11, 25, June 1, Amicalola Falls State Park Lobby, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 3441500.

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

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

Hall County Farmers’ Market, Gainesville.

2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays beginning May 6, corner E. Cresent/Jesse Jewell Pkwy. 770-869-7467.

Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville. Free concerts by local musicians, noon May 7, 14, 21, 28, Downtown Gainesville Square.

Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails, tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m-3 p.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

Super Mom 5K, Buford. 8 a.m. May 10, Historic Downtown Buford, 395 E. Main. $25 early, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com, 770-6335511.

LAP Century Ride, Lula. 20, 35, 50, 63, 80 or 100 mile rides with support, post ride meal, 8 a.m. May 10, Lula Assembly of Praise Church, 6159 Carter St. $40. www.habershambicycles.com, 706-894-2453.

Make Mom’s Day Fun Run/5K, Braselton.

7:45/8 a.m. May 10, Braselton Park, Harrison St. $20. www.runnersfit.com.

Kickin’ Chicken 5K Run, 1-mile walk, Cleveland. Run 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. May 10, Loudsville United Methodist Church, 1494 Hwy. 75 Alt. $25 early, $35 late. www.active.com.

Run for Recovery, Cumming. 1-mile, 5K, 10K individual and team races begin at 7:30 a.m.

May 10, Vickery Village, 5920 Post Rd. $15-$45. www.active.com.

Beat the Heat with the Fastest Feet, Cumming. 5K 8 a.m. May 10, Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Rd. $20 early, $25 late. www.active.com.

Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. May 12, Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org.

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• Calendar Continued from Page 51 Falls. 1.5 mile hike to suspension bridge over falls, 8:30-10:30 p.m. May 14, 8-9 p.m. May 16, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.

Moonlight Hike, Dawsonville. Naturalist led hike to Amicalola Falls, 8-9 p.m. May 16, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $3 person or $10 family; $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-344-1500.

Mountain Flower Art Festival, Dahlonega.

Music, art & plant sales, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org.

Strawberry Festival, Alto. Jaemor Farms celebrates strawberry harvest with cookoff, tours, arts & crafts, u-pick specials, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17, Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Hwy. www.jaemorfarms.com.

Armed Forces Day Spring Fun Run, Flowery Branch. 5K8:30 a.m. May 17, Old Train Depot, 5600 Main St. $20 early, $24 late. www.active.com.

Cross Country Stampede Obstacle Trail Run, Cumming. Run pasture, woods, water, mud & obstacles, 8:30 a.m. May 17, Watson Family Farm, 3810 Watson Rd. $30 early, $35 late, $10 cancer survivors. www.active.com.

In Her Shoes 5K, Dahlonega. 8 a.m. May 17, Rainbow Children’s Home, 247 E. Main. $25. www.rainbowchildrenshome.org.

Kali Shay Memorial 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m.

May 17, Hiser Orthodonics, 285 Elm St. $25 age 18 and older; $20 younger; add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com, 770 633-5511.

Leave Cancer in the Dust 5K, Buford. 8 a.m.

May 17, Ivy Creek Elementary, 3443 Ridge Rd.

$25. www.ivycreek5k.com.

Xtreme Ranger Obstacle Race/Mud Run, Dahlonega. Run through 15-plus obstacles in natural North Georgia terrain, 8 a.m. May 17, 572 Miller Calhoun Rd. $75 early, $85 late; kids’ race $25. www.extremerangerusa.com.

Youth Fishing Day at Buck Shoals, Helen.

Children with their special “big person” fish stocked lake, 8 a.m.-noon May 17, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl; call for directions to nearby Buck Shoals. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

Wildflower Hunt/Guided Tours at Hardman Farm, Helen. Stroll and learn about plant life at 143-year old former governor’s farm 9-11 a.m.

May 17; farm history guided tours at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. May 17, $10, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register in advance. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

18th Annual Butterfly Release, Gainesville.

Release of 1,500 painted butterflies, paper sailboat races, face painting, refreshments 1-4 p.m.

May 18, Wilshire Trails Park, 849 Wilshire Rd. Free. Canned item for Georgia Mountain Food Bank suggested. www.gainesville.org/friends-ofthe-parks, (770) 531-2680.

Amicalola is Going to the Birds, Dawsonville. Evening storytelling with feathered friends, 7-9 p.m. May 27, Amicalola Falls State Park Lobby, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $3-$10 for four; $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 344-1500.

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Lenny’s Sub Shop comes to Bald Ridge Marina

By Pamela A. Keene By early May, visitors and boaters at Bald Ridge Marina can gobble up sandwiches and more at Lenny’s on Lanier at Bald Ridge. With fresh-sliced ingredients on every sub and salad, Lenny’s will be open by early May for the 2014 boating season.

Bruce and Donna Longmore own two other Lenny’s locations – one in Alpharetta and one in Cumming – which they opened in 2008. “The concept is 100 percent Philly style with all fresh ingredients,” said Bruce. “We are so excited to be coming to Bald Ridge; we’ve been wanting to be there for several years.”

The Lenny’s concept is headquartered in Memphis. The late founder, Len Moore, logged many years in the restaurant business with TGI Fridays, Ruby Tuesdays and others before launching his first sub shop in the late 1990s. Now there are more than 160 across the country, including locations in Atlanta – three of which are owned by the Longmores.

“This is truly a family-run business,” Bruce said. “Donna

and I are always at the stores, two of our sons work with us and our daughter did until recently.”

Bruce left behind almost three decades of corporate life, most recently in national health care software sales, to purchase the couple’s first Lenny’s in 2008 in Alpharetta. “I had 1.3 million Delta miles, just to show you how much time I was spending on the road,” he said.”For the past 12 years, we’ve lived on the lake in Cumming and it was time to get off the road.”

Longmore grew up coming to Lake Lanier with his family, so he’s very familiar with the lake lifestyle. He attributes his success with Lenny’s to his commitment to the community.

“I left the corporate life and quickly became a local community guy, quickly joining Rotary and the Cumming/Forsyth Chamber of Commerce,” he said. He’s on the board of the chamber and of Leadership Forsyth. He’s also a strong supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, but perhaps his biggest passion is his board position with Lanier Partners, which last year raised nearly

Owner Bruce Longmore at one of his Lenny’s sub shops.

$300,000 for children’s charities through its annual Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. “Over the past six years, there are at least 100 charities that we’ve supported through Lenny’s,” he said. “I’ve grown our business by being involved in the community, supporting the community and giving back.”

Lenny’s at Bald Ridge is opening in early May from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starting on Friday, May 23, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the 2014 season.

INFO: www.lennys.com

The biggest craze on the lake comes from the beach You don’t have to go to the ocean to “Catch a Wave” now you can do it inland. Like any new sport, the evolution comes from many different places and is hard to track back to one single birth place; but it is know that Wake Surfing goes way back to the days of Frankie and Annett. While it never really caught on in a big way, people were “Boat Surfing” on their long boards in the California Lagoons 40 years ago.

Guys and girls in Texas have been surfing with longboards behind the huge waves created by the massive Oil Tankers moving in and out of Houston. And across the country, small pockets of people have been loading up their wake board boats to go “in-land surfing.”

Over the past several years more and more people have been discovering one of the most exciting activities to hit the lake in years. Now, wake surfing is now exploding across the country and certainly here on Lake Lanier.

Jenny Serwitz of Pull Watersports says, “There has been a very small group of people who discovered wake surfing several years ago but very few people knew about it and it was very rare to see anyone actually do it.

About three summers ago, wake

surfing really started to catch on and now we probably sell as many wake surf boards as wake boards.”

So what is wake surfing all about? While it is not becoming “One with the Ocean” and waiting for that perfect wave. It is about the thrill of riding a virtually endless wave behind your boat. Starting off with a rope, the wake surfer is able to find the push of the wake and eventually drop the rope to surf. The learning curve is relatively short in terms of being able to get up quickly and drop the rope. Of course expert riders are continuing to re-define the sport with new tricks and styles. The greatest thing about wake surfing is it is slower than any other water sport. The boat is only traveling between 10 and 12 mph, greatly reducing body impact and potential for injury. Wake surfing is truly for all ages. “Many people come in to our store and say they are getting too old to wake board or ski as much – we tell them to try wake surfing – you are really never too old to do it,” Serwitz says. In addition to the fun for the person surfing, it is also great for the people in the boat. Because the rider is only a few feet in back of the boat, it becomes a much

T.J. Chini enjoys a wake surf on Lanier.

more social sport where the surfer and the passengers are all more connected.

Wake surfing will continue to grow on Lake Lanier and the new boats and boards on the market will continue to make it easier to learn and advance. One thing to remember – it is recommended that you only wake surf behind an inboard boat! Riding behind an outboard or stern drive is unsafe because you can literally ride right up to the back of the boat into or near the propeller.

Stop in to Pull Watersports in Cumming, or other wake surfing shops, if you have any questions on boat set up or which boards to use. Pull Watersports also offers a free introductory Learn To Surf lesson.

• Taxes Continued from Page 9 adjust values according to sales of comparable properties. For instance, he said sales prices in the country club were not used to set values on other properties where there might be trailer homes across the street.

Watson explained that his job is to oversee appraisals, not levy taxes, which is the duty of county governing bodies. In email and phone interviews with Lakeside News, Hall County Commission Chairman Dick Mecum expressed confidence the Board of Assessors “is taking measures to ensure property owners are properly assessed.” He indicated the county could consider a roll back to adjust tax bills to offset inflation’s effect on the tax digest, but added that counties are not required to roll back the millage rate for real growth.

Watson said his office is formulating real growth estimates, taking into account 820 new boat docks and other new construction that constitutes real growth.

The reappraisals and expected tax increase will “without a doubt” affect the recovery of the real estate market, said Bev Knight, a top lake sales agent for Keller Williams, Lanier Partners. “I understand that property sometimes has to be reassessed. I just think it should be done equitably, not directed at one category of property owners. Lake homeowners have been beaten up enough since 2007,” Knight said.

She reported statistics that show the average value of Hall

County lake homes ranged from $639,000 in 2007 to its lowest point in 2010 of $431,000. “So, during the recession and the 100-year drought, the market dropped almost 33 percent,” she said. Although the average value of lake homes sold last year was $521,000, “we are still almost 20 percent below the 2007 values,” she said. “We are seeing improvements, but it is not keeping pace with the growth of other hot metro markets such as Alpharetta, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs.”

Prospective buyers are stuck with the negative publicity, news media photographs, and satellite imagery taken during the 2008 drought that depicts muddy shores and grounded docks. “The same folks who are gradually starting to trust the economy have not regained their faith in the lake levels,” Knight said. Many choose to invest elsewhere. “So, now we are going to have our taxes raised because we are on the lake, and other Hall residents will not be affected. Is that fair? And, there will be more negative publicity.”

Debra Gurley, who attended the hearing in south Hall, is more concerned about long time lakeside neighbors than she is about out-of-town investors.

She was asking attendees to provide their phone numbers “just in case” they want to organize. A lot of elderly lakefront property owners cannot endure taxes doubling or tripling, she said. “It’s a big deal, especially on a fixed income,” she said.

Lakeside on Lanier Celebrates National Safe Boating Week

May 17-23, 2014 Enjoy Safe Boating on the Lake!

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Beautiful lake front lot in deep water with a view and a dock in place. Grass to the lake with a gentle walk. 2BR/1BA house needs TLC but is sold with all furniture so you could just show up and enjoy the lake until you are ready to remodel or use as a weekender. Close to Buford Dam, Cumming and GA400. THE best deal on the lake.

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

SWIMMING

Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam

Swim Lessons/ Aquatics Programs

Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification

Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center

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

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

• When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) May 17, June 14, July 12, Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35, family discount 2 or more members $25 each (call or email for information) • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule. Contact Pat Lindsay, 770-271-4059 • Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php, (770) 2174059. Pre-registration required. Send email to pblindsey@aol.com.

• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

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

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

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

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

Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: NASBLA certified basic boater safety program NASBLA certified basic boater safety program covering boat handing, safety equipment & procedures, navigation, boat types & terminology with exam for certification.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., June 7 • Where: Lake Lanier U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Management Office, 1050 Buford Dam Rd., Buford.

• Cost: $35, families may share book. Add’l family members sharing book, $15 each • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com; ABC@usps-atlanta.org

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

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

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

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Ladies & Boating: Introduction to boating for ladies only, includes boating trip on lake and instruction in driving, docking, “rules of the road.” 9 a.m.-noon May 10, Gainesville Marina, 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville. Register in advance by calling CJ: 770-536-2171.

• Professional Tutoring: On-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, (770) 312-0989.

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

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

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

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

Safety Event • Ready, Set, Wear It! Life Jacket World Record Day sponsored by Hall County Fire Services to educate the public about the use of life jackets and boating safety. Fire apparatus, boats and jet skis on display. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, Van Pugh Day Use Park, Gaines Ferry Rd., Buford.

Bring a life jacket for group picture at noon.

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

When/Where: All inspections 9 a.m.-noon unless otherwise noted: May 3, Lanier Park (Hall), May 16, 10 a.m. State Patrol Post (Cumming), May 17 Clarks Bridge (Hall); June 7, Holiday Marina (Gwinnett); June 21, Port Royale (Forsyth); July 12, East Bank (Gwinnett); July 26, Little Hall (Hall); Aug. 5 6 p.m. Bass Pro Shops (Gwinnett); Aug. 9, Laurel Park (Hall); Aug. 23 Tidwell Park (Gwinnett); Sept. 5 State Patrol Post (Cumming); Sept. 14 Old Federal Park (Hall); Oct. 2 10 a.m. Bass Pro Shops (Gwinnett); Nov. 3 10 a.m. State Patrol Post.

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

• Drop in vessel safety check: Drive up to fuel dock, get a free safety check May 16-18, Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming. 770-887-5309.

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

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

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

Safety Tip - Cold lake water can be life threatening Even though temperatures are warming up outside, the water temperature may still be cold enough to be life threatening, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources Sgt. Mike Burgamy. He warned lake-goers to be mindful that if they hit the water before it warms, cold water shock syndrome can happen. A personal flotation device and knowledge of first aid basics are keys to surviving immersion in cold water.

Burgamy referenced a U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue article that outlined four stages of cold water survival: cold shock, functional disability, hypothermia, and post rescue collapse. In stage one (0-2 minutes), sudden immersion in cold water causes rapid changes in blood pressure, breathing and heart rates. A personal flotation device can be life-saving to keep your head out of the water during the first few minutes the cold-shock reflexes are active and help you stay afloat until heart and respiration rates and blood pressure return to normal.

If you survive the initial shock, cold water can make it harder to use your arms and legs to stay afloat. Functional disability can occur from 2-30 minutes after immersion. It also affect your ability to grab a rescue line or pull aboard a vessel. Again, a PFD would be life saving during this period.

Hypothermia is not really a threat until the body has been in cold water for at least 30 minutes. A decrease in the body’s core temperature to lower than 90 degrees can cause loss of consciousness and drowning. Without a PFD or supplemental flotation, unconsciousness in the water usually means immediate drowning.

A survivor is still at significant risk even after removal from the water. The hypothermic heart and arteries cannot adjust fast enough to the drop in blood pressure, which may cause loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeats or even cardiac arrest. Rescuers should be particularly mindful of the ABC’s of first aid, handle a hypothermic victim gently, begin gentle rewarming efforts in the rescue vehicle, and transport the survivor to a site of definitive medical care.

Source: The Four Stages of Cold-Water Immersion, ON SCENE - The Journal of U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue, Fall 2006, RADM Alan Steinman, USPHS (Ret) and Gordon Giesbrecht, Ph.D.

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

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Joni Tuttle 770-480-9960 jonituttle@bellsouth.net www.jonituttle.com

Great Lanier Home & Lots Affordable Lake Lanier home. Completely RENOVATED ranch with DEEDED SLIP in 32 x 32 dock with party deck. Located on DROUGHT PROOF location across from Sardis Creek Park. New SS appliances, paint, & carpet; renovated bathrooms, double pane windows & hardwood floors. Conveniently located in Gainesville, only a short boat ride to Gainesville Marina. One of 6 houses in private lake community. Access to lake via path at end of Winterview Ridge that leads to dock. No lake view from house but gorgeous hardwoods and land in back.

$230,000 $205,000 Gorgeous Lake Lanier lot with hardwoods has double slip boat dock (32’ x 32’) on deep water.

Located in convenient, private area of lake facing Sardis Creek Park. The dock is shared and has party deck above and one dedicated slip per owner. This gated, private lake community of 6 houses is close to Gainesville shopping. Buy and build later or have builder/owner build to suit. Ask about construction loan with one set of closing costs.

$130,000 $115,000 Other lots available - $130K-$230K

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2014 State Fall Games Gainesville, GA October 10-12, 2014 Help support the approximately 1,500 athletes competing at the games with a financial donation or sponsorship.

Athletes compete in:

Bocce Cycling Golf Softball SOGA Horse Show 280 athletes and coaches, along with 75 volunteers, will convene at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville, GA on October 10-12 for the largest Special Olympics equestrian competition in Georgia.

Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and competition to 26,702 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

For more information about the Games and how to help, call 770 414-9390 x 106 or visit http://www.specialolympicsga.org/become-an-athlete/competition-schedule/state-fall-games

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Rich in architectural detail, this exquisite home lends itself to gracious entertaining, yet comfortable family living. Prime deep water location near Lake Lanier Islands featuring a deluxe 2-slip party deck boat dock, spa, waterfall, firepit and expansive stone patio for your outdoor enjoyment.

Vacation every day in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath Lake Lanier home. Granite counters, hardwood floors, exposed beams and walls-of-windows to enjoy big open lake views from every room. Prime deep sailing water with approximately 189 feet of lake frontage. Paved driveway to deluxe 2-slip party deck boat dock. Located near GA 400, Exit16, and convenient to everything.

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$499,000 Sited on 3.8 +/- ACRES with mountain views and covered slip boat dock, this well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2-full & 2-half bath home has a bright open floor plan. Deluxe master suite on main, fireside great room, formal dining room, recently updated kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances and finished terrace level, 4-car garage parking, studio, workshop & storage. Convenient to major highways, shopping, schools, golf courses, parks, marinas and recreation areas.

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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: Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.99 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

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

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (Changes May 15 to 9 a.m.-6 p.m., weekdays; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-945-1991 Website: www.ILoveMyMarina.com Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.99 non-ethanol; $4.39 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.99; $4.49 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Wed. & Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun.; Closed Tues. & Thurs.)

On-site eatery: Dockside Sandwich Company Eatery hours: 11-6 M-F and 10-6 Sat/Sun - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, snack foods, drinks Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-5177 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 a 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 4/23/14) $4.89 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Pay-at-the-Pump, 9 a.m.- ‘til dusk) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats and Yamaha Outboards.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $ 4.99 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m5:30 p.m., 7 days; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week Types of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.75 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 8:30-6 p.m., Fri.-Sun. (Changes Memorial Day Weekend to 8:30-6 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 8:30-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun.) Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14): $4.99 premium; $4.99 unleaded; $4.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Castaways Seafood Bar & Grill Menu: Fish, chicken and burger baskets Phone: 678 765-0424 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14.

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

Store/Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.84 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps.

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

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/14) $4.95 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurss, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B3, 678-482-1662.

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

Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787.

Dockside Grill Café – Offering full lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor café setting. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi. Spring hours Fri -Sun, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-363-2318.

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

Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770889-2185.

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

Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Opens May 8. Fri., Sat., Sun., 10-4, Starting May 23, open 10-8 through the season.

A-3, Cumming, www.lennys.com Mallory’s Castaways – Holiday Marina. Offering fish, chicken and burger baskets; hand-cut potato chips with special toppings; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foster House – Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Bicycle – a bistro touting “great food in a place not to feel rushed.” Open for lunch Thurs./Fri.; open for dinner Tues.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located at 671 Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the Outlet Mall on GA. Hwy. 400. Dawsonville, B-1. 706-2652153.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C-3, 770-967-4080.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Panoz celebration brings back great memories As I parked the Panoz Esperante GTS behind the pit wall at Sebring in the fall of 2003 after an exhilarating day on the track, my heart was pumping hard, and I knew that the racing bug had bitten me for the second time in my life. Though I had no idea of how or when I would ever strap on a helmet again, the wheels in my head were spinning!

Following 10 years of sports car racing in Europe during the 1960s, I had crawled out of a racing car for the last time in 1971 ... never intending to sit in one again. Because of an article that I had written during the summer of 2003 about Panoz, however, I was invited to drive their latest Esperante GTS race car at Sebring in a NASA event just before Thanksgiving, and I was hooked again!

Since that time, I have had a very close association with Panoz and many of their holdings, like Road Atlanta and Chateau Elan through my SCCA racing and writing for magazines and newspapers. So, when I was invited to attend the Panoz 25th Anniversary VIP Event in their new museum and showroom near Braselton to unveil their latest creation – the Esperante Spyder – I excitedly accepted!

This purely American car company was spawned from an idea Dan Panoz had in 1989 to build a special roadster in the Braselton area from a previous creation by famous auto designer, Frank Costin. With the blessing and financing of his famous father, Don Panoz, the original Panoz Road-

Bill Vanderford Travel Editor

MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com ster was completed in 1990, and the rebirth of American involvement in International Road Racing began.

During 1997, Panoz became heavily involved in both European and American competition with different racing versions of their now famous Esperante sports car. This led to class wins at the LeMans 24 Hour Race, a national championship in the Sports Car Club of America and many other victories in the following years.

In the past few years, however, the Panoz family had pulled out of many of their racing ventures and slowed manufacturing cars, so on their 25th anniversary it was time for something new and exciting. The unveiling of the all new 25th Anniversary Edition Esperante Spyder luxury sports car at the VIP event in the new Panoz Showroom and Museum on Highway 124 in Braselton was perfect.

It brought together all of the Panoz family, including Dan and Don, many politicians from local

PHOTO BY BILL VANDERFORD

The original Panoz Roadster.

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Part of the Panoz Museum, top.

Don and Dan Panoz at the VIP opening, right.

to the national level, movie stars, sports personalities, Esperante owners, top racing engineers and drivers and many other dignitaries. It also brought back many wonderful memories and renewed friendships that were forged during the great Panoz racing days.

The new 10,000 square foot showroom and museum is a living chronicle of the unique racing history of the prestigious Panoz marque that often dominated some of the greatest road racing circuits in the world. Visitors can see the actual cars and with the help of staff and the many signs throughout the premises, relive the excitement of the memorable races.

The museum is also available for local functions with all proceeds from the rental going to the Chestnut Mountain Ranch and Eagle Ranch for boys and girls, and the Braselton Library. The Panoz family has always and continues to contribute to these and other charitable endeavors.

Clients can now purchase street-legal versions of any of these racing cars or previous Panoz street cars. They will be built to personal specifications incorporating the latest carbon/aluminum chassis and powertrain.

“We will be producing all these cars on a one-off customer basis for the street,” said Panoz LLC Vice President of Sales John A. Leverett. “Clients will be able to choose enough on these cars to make it uniquely theirs.”

One of the main reasons for

the VIP event was to showcase the mechanical artistry of the new 25th Anniversary Panoz Esperante Spyder. This all new car externally looks much like the old Esperante, but it is much lighter in weight and incorporates lots more power under the hood. The new Spyder contains too many new innovations to list and has numerous available options, but with every Panoz car, it is built to exact customer specifications and

needs.

Even if you can’t buy one of these fine cars, a visit to this new and also historical museum is worth the trip. For more info, contact Panoz LLC at 678-4251539.

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

PHOTO BY BILL VANDERFORD

The unveiling of the new Esperante Spyder.

For more photos, visit www.lakesidenews.com/vanderfords-travel-column

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Be aware about encroachments on Corps property On Lake Sidney Lanier, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains approximately 760 miles of boundary line encompassing more than 56,000 acres of project land and water.

Although some sections of the boundary line follow a specific contour or elevation, most of the government boundary consists of straight lines between points.

These points are represented on the ground by either an angle iron or monument, with the occasional nail or pipe. Corps of Engineers Park Rangers often address violations where private property is placed on public lands. This is referred to as an encroachment.

The Corps defines encroachments as items placed on public lands longer than 24 hours or repeatedly placed on public lands that are not authorized by a permit. Such items are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. If impounded and unclaimed, these items will ultimately be disposed of. The Corps classifies encroach-

waste, and fire pits. Some of these items, such as chairs, may be acJeff ceptable to use on Corps property Emmert temporarily but should be stored on private property when not in US Army use. This could include properly Corps of storing the item on a dock or Engineers other permitted facility.

Major encroachments generally involve structures or facili MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 ties. These are more complex, www.sam.usace.army.mil/ require more effort to resolve, and Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/ often require surveys to determine LakeSidneyLanier.aspx the extent of the encroachment ments in two categories: minor and confirm that an encroachment and major. Encroachments may has been resolved. Examples of be treated as a permit violation major encroachments include all for those properties with a Shore- or a portion of a deck or steps, line Use Permit. gazebo, patio, pool, house, eaves Minor encroachments are typi- of a house, or retaining wall. cally portable personal items. The Resolution of both minor and Corps generally prefers to return major encroachments can be or require the return of minor en- time-consuming and costly. The croachments to private property. easiest solution for encroachSome examples include small ments is to prevent them. For adplayground equipment, tables and jacent landowners, the first step in chairs, hammocks, garden equip- preventing encroachments is to ment and plants, boats/trailers and understand and recognize where recreational equipment, yard the property line exists.

Boundary line markings and signs on trees indicate that the public property line is nearby. Before building homes or additions to homes, such as decks or patios, the Corps recommends a landowner hires a reputable surveyor to properly locate and identify the property line and markers.

The surveyor should obtain boundary line information from the Corps Project Management Office. Care should then be taken to ensure that structures are not built beyond the property lines.

Resources are available on the Corps’ website to assist the public in understanding Corps property

and authorized activities. Please visit the website and the Shoreline Management page at www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/Lak eSidneyLanier.asp. Here you will find the Corps’ Shoreline Management Plan (2004 SMP), which includes information about the Corps boundaries and encroachments, the Boundary Line Guide (brochure), and other information related to public property. Park Ranger staff is also available to answer Shoreline Management questions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. at 770-945-9531.

Rowers compete with wind/ rain in regatta weekend

By Jane Harrison stayed over for a second day of Despite waves that swept over racing had to pack up and head bows and rain that popped umhome after LLRC called off their brellas open, John Hunter Regatta regatta for safety reasons. officials were able to keep boats Despite rough conditions for racing down the Lake Lanier “The Hunter,” only one rower Olympic course the last Saturday took a spill. A referee in a motor in March. “We got every race in boat quickly retrieved the rower. and finished about 7:30,” said Some boats in the final contest Paul Gaigelas, regatta director. did not fare as well as crews tried Sonar is defined as a system will be discussed in much greater The annual regatta, organized to dock while whitecaps swamped for detecting underwater objects detail in future articles of this seby Georgia Tech and Roswell’s their vessels near the boathouse.

Steve through the use of sound waves ries on advanced marine electronSaint Andrews Rowing Club Gaigelas reported that a couple of Johnson transmitted through the water. ics. brought about 1,500 collegiate 8-boats had holes punched in Wikipedia also offers the basic The ability to see what is beand high school rowers to the their hulls when rowers attempted Boating definition and explanation of the fore you, as compared to what is Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. to pull up to the dock in turbulent Safety sensor as applied to commercial directly beneath you, is remarkStrong winds the next morning water. and military vessels. Do you ever able in so many ways. This is a forced the Lake Lanier Rowing Most of the young rowers got wonder what is below you while vast improvement, a real game Club to cancel its follow-up what they wanted: a chance to you travel on the water? It is one changer and advancement when it Lanier Sprints Regatta. race on the 1996 Olympic course. of the most important parts of comes to using sonar in the maRowers from more than 50 That’s a major draw, according to MORE INFO: your journey – to avoid the shalrine environment. The position of colleges and youth teams from former Hunter director Nils stevejohnson@navteach.com lows – and sonar not only inthe sonar transducer is what Georgia, Tennessee, the CaroliThompson, who now serves as a forms you of the depth, it can makes it so unique and effective. nas, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas regatta consultant. open your eyes to what it actually located at the transom, under or By innovation and creative deand Florida braved the final wrath For a complete story on the relooks like down there on the bot- thru the hull. The real time infor- sign, the technology answers two of March to stroke down the gatta, please visit www.lakesidemation on your multi-function tom in detail. questions we sometimes ask 2,000 meter course. Crews that news.com. display is showing what is diSpotlight is a ship search dewhen on the water: what is ahead rectly beneath and behind you. vice normally located on the of me beneath the surface and Spotlight transducer is wings of a navigation bridge or what does it look like? mounted ahead of the boat on a top of a cabin on a commercial, Advanced electronics are trolling motor. This type of sonar changing the way we move about public service, and military ves192 Glen Pirkle Road • Dawsonville, GA 30534 can look ahead in small sectors or and operate while underway. Dissel. even a 360 degree pattern that can covering the capability and learnIt also has another meaning – be adjusted to suit your needs. the name of one of the best iming how to use these Add the down scan capability and modernizations will make your provements in sonar that is now In Business for 29 Years at Same Location extremely vivid, complete, views boating day better and safer. For available to private boaters and fishing enthusiasts. The valuable of the underwater world are posmore details about this technolSAME OWNER advantage of this specific type of sible with this advanced technol- ogy and other advanced electronogy. Graphics so intense it’s like ics sensors and systems please sonar is ingenuously produced Parts • Repair • Maintenance - All Models standing next to the object or on and can be measured in a very contact me.

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

Campsites w/ Hookups Campsites w/o Hookups Showers Dump Station Laundry Restrooms Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Boat Ramp Swim Area User Fee No Pets

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

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DAY USE PARKS 1 LOWER POOL EAST 2 LOWER OVERLOOK 3 UPPER OVERLOOK 4 BUFORD DAM PARK 12 BURTON MILL 15 VAN PUGH NORTH 18 OLD FEDERAL DAY USE 19 BALUS CREEK 20 MOUNTAIN VIEW 30 BELTON BRIDGE 31 LULA 36 LITTLE RIVER 38 WAHOO CREEK 39 THOMPSON BRIDGE 41 SARDIS CREEK 42 SIMPSON 43 ROBINSON 45 DUCKETT MILL 46 LITTLE HALL 50 BOLDING MILL 53 TOTO CREEK 54 NIX BRIDGE 55 THOMPSON CREEK 59 KEITH’S BRIDGE 60 LONG HOLLOW 64 VANN’S TAVERN 67 TWO MILE 70 SIX MILE 76 TIDWELL 80 LITTLE RIDGE 82 WEST BANK 83 WEST BANK O’LOOK 84 LOWER POOL WEST 93 EAST BANK 94 LANIER PARK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A bad car day and who was at fault You have to know that there are going to be days like this. It’s just built into the fabric of the cosmos, and there is nothing to be done about it, I suppose. But that does not make it right. And that means that somebody is going to pay.

Just to get it out of the way first, my vehicle did nothing wrong. At the time of this tragic scenario, it was slumbering in the garage. I, on the other hand, was in my usual state of Appointment Lateness Disorder.

Psychologically translated, that means that I was running late for work. And for the record, the only thing my therapist ever says to me is “just get up a little earlier,” which doesn’t even begin to address the heartache of my disorder.

In my defense, on the morning of the “incident,” I had shaved off a little extra time by jamming my toast, coffee, iPad, sunglasses, left over zucchini, and underwear, into a grocery bag with the intention of sorting it all out on the way the office.

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up my truck and was in the process of backing out when I saw that there was an unfamiliar car blocking my path. Then I realized it was the car of my wife’s running partner, and that they were by then a couple hundred miles away trying to blow out their medial meniscus.

I then vaguely remembered my wife, in the darkness, asking if it would be OK for her to park there.

Which brings up my other, more dangerous disorder – I don’t listen to what my wife says, I just nod yes to everything and take my chances. My therapist tells me that such an approach was discarded by Adam, at the prompting of Eve, years ago.

But I didn’t lose my cool. In-

stead, I quickly sought out my daughter, who was at that time trying to set a 44-hour zen sleep record. Not daring to wake her up while she was traveling somewhere in Middle Earth, I took her keys with the knowledge that I would pay a heavy non-zen like price down the road.

Once outside, I remembered that she had a car the size of a Soap Box Derby Racer. And it took me a while to get all my stuff into the back seat, which was about the size of a shoe box.

Once I was stuffed inside, my nose was pressed up against the windshield.

From there, I spent a good hour trying to figure out how to turn on a car that did not have a key, which, as far as I am concerned, is not a car at all. A lawnmower, maybe, but not a car.

Fortunately, while I was banging my head against the steering wheel, I inadvertently struck a button that cranked the car.

Having mastered the ignition, I got on the road just in time to encounter a torrential rain storm.

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I made it to the office just in time to see the the door being locked by the janitor. I was fortunate to reach my therapist by phone, and he coached me home until he got bored and hung up.

Through the entire ordeal, I was sustained by the fact that someone was going to pay for my

misery. And I was right, there was someone to blame – and my wife and daughter explained to me, in great detail, why it was my fault.

And the whole time they were explaining, I was nodding my head yes.

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

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

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