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

Vol. 22 Issue 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pan Am Games at LLOP A 2016 Olympic Continental Qualifier on Lake Lanier May 1922 ignites a hot season celebrating the 20th anniversary of the venue that first brought the world to Gainesville. Page 14

Dining on Lanier All your favorites are back this season when it comes to dining. With land and boat access, Lake Lanier’s restaurants offer the best in everything from breakfast to fresh seafood and perennial salads. Page 35

Wrightsville Beach, N.C. An invisible line of transformation seems to capture the spirit of most sojourners as they cross the bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway to enter the historic surfing town of Wrightsville Beach. Page 74 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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Gary Gaines and Bonny Putney prepare to launch from Holly Park on the Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail. Story, page 49.

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Hall temporarily withdraws Glades permit application is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Roy Crittenden, Steve Johnson, Mike Rudderham, Ken Sturdivant 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.

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By Jane Harrison Hall County temporarily withdrew its application to build Glades Reservoir last month in the aftermath of the state’s contention that it is not needed.

Hall County Commission Chairman Dick Mecum said the permit application for the proposed 850-reservoir is on hold at least until the master plan for the region’s water allocation is complete.

“We are waiting for the Corps report coming out of Mobile to see how Glades fits into it,” said Mecum, referring to the Water Control Manual for the river system upon which the proposed reservoir would be located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected next fall to finalize the manual that controls allocations on its five dams on the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system.

In the meantime, the county will not spend any more money to supplement its Glades application, Mecum said. The county has spent about $16 million in land acquisition, engineering, legal and consultant fees toward building the reservoir it claims is needed to support Hall County’s

population through 2060. However, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division denied a certificate of need for the reservoir based on state population projections that are significantly lower than the county’s own estimates.

Mecum said “it would be redundant and make no sense to spend taxpayers’ money on something we’ve already done” to document expected population growth. The county’s projections “were accepted in the past and should still be sufficient,” he said.

Rather than spending additional funds to supplement the Glades application, Mecum said the county opted to slow down the application process.

The Corps’ final WCM for the river system “will tell us a lot” about Glades’ potential and Georgia’s water future needs, Mecum said. “Hall County is of the opinion that (the WCM) may very well justify a need for Glade Reservoir, as well as others of a similar nature,” states the county’s letter to the Corps requesting temporary withdrawal of the permit.

Glades received favorable mention in the Corps’ draft WCM released in Oct. 2015 in which the

agency’s Mobile office named the planned reservoir a preferred alternative to Lake Lanier as a Hall County water supplier; but it stated that it considered Glades solely for analytical purposes and that its inclusion did not constitute an agency decision on its merits.

The Corps regulatory office in Savannah originally expected to make a decision on the Glades permit in November 2016. It suspended work on the Glades Environmental Impact Statement due to the county’s temporary withdrawal of the permit. “When the county submits information necessary to complete evaluation of this proposed project, the Corps will resume application processing,” said Corps Project Manager Richard Morgan.

It is not particularly unusual for applicants to withdraw an ap-

plication and resubmit later, according to Billy Birdwell, spokesman for the Corps Savannah District. There is no deadline for resubmission.

In its letter to the Corps, county officials also emphasized their intent to continue to pursue Glades approval “with all deliberate speed and diligence, once additional information is available.”

Asked how confident he is about ultimate approval for Glades, Mecum, who is not seeking re-election, remained circumspect. “It’s iffy … I want to see what the (WCM) has to say.”

Speculations as to Glades’ future if the county is eventually denied a permit have ranged from its potential as a state-operated, state funded reservoir to augment flows during droughts and a possible county park connecting to Don Carter State Park.

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1976 Riverview Dr., Gainesville

SOUTH LAKE RANCH, 4 bd/3.5 bath, 4 sides brick and great views. Corp line is 30ft from water, 50 ft deck. $499K (Hall)

BUILD THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS on Lake Lanier. 10 lots for sale with your own FREE dock slip that is all YOURS! Both interior and lake front ranging from $139K-$269K. You'll LOVE the community pavilion and hot tub overlooking the lake as well as a private swimming pool for the 18 residents inside the beautiful gated community!

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6830 South Bluff Ct., Gainesville

3651 Jewell Circle, Gainesville

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NEW REMARKABLE LAKE VIEWS from every room!

5BR/5 BA home w/single boat slip at community dock. 3 finished floors include a huge master suite w/sitting area, recreation rm, wet bar, sauna, media rm and more. Walk from your backyard to the dock slip. Coffered great rm, library & dining rm & 2 walkout covered patio's. Close to downtown Gainesville.

REDUCED $839K (Hall)

WALK IN THE DOOR AND ALL YOU SEE IS WATER! Wonderful floor plan with all of the upgrades! Gorgeous hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, great covered deck, Master on main w/HUGE Master bath. 5 BR/4.5 BA w/2 unfinished basements! REDUCED $829K (Hall)

5560 Point West Drive, Oakwood

2630 Ridgehurst Dr., Buford

CHARMING LAKE home w/2 lots & a SS boathouse. Cozy FR w/wood burning stove & views of the lake! Country kitchen w/breakfast area open to the FR. Relaxing covered deck w/views of the lake. Full finished basement with plenty of room for guests. Large out bldg/workshop w/air conditioning! Very clean home; move in ready. Excellent location & is around the corner from everything! REDUCED $360K (Hall)

GORGEOUS SOUTH LAKE CHARMER with FABULOUS porches and pool overlooking lake. Double slip dock in FANTASTIC water across from Holiday Marina and Yacht Club. 3 finished levels with HUGE bedrooms and Master on the main. Finished terrace level has wet bar, rec room, living room and TONS of storage. Call for details.

3633 Lake Ridge Ct., Gainesville

5345 Sherri Drive, Gainesville

OVER .5 ACRE WITH LAKE ACCESS to Lake Lanier (NOT DOCKABLE). Magnificent 4BR/3BA home w/2-story fam rm, opens to the kitchen w/ g l a z e d c u s t o m c a b i n e ts . F o r m a l D R , s e p a r a t e l iv in g or study, master w/sitting rm, all o’looking a professionally landscaped yard & 2nd d’way to bsmt workshop or garage that any man would be proud of!

Basement is ready to be finished! $365K (Hall)

STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home.

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

HELLO WATER & LAKE VIEWS! One of the BEST lots on Lanier! 7 BR/6.5 BA Nantucket style home. Gourmet kitchen opens to the great room. Guest suite over the 2 car garage. Master on the main PLUS 2 additional BRs. Terrrace level is AWESOME w/a HUGE bath, bunk rm & LARGE rec rm w/ living & game areas. Grandfathered pavilion near the lake. Fantistic screened porch & fire pit o'looking the lake. Grass to the water and GORGEOUS top of the line dock in DEEP water $1,450K (Hall)

4054 Ryckeley Drive, Gainesville

9075 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville

5694 Azelia Dr., Gainesville

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NEW GORGEOUS SUNSET LAKE VIEW! Ranch on fully finished terrace level w/2nd kitchen! 5 car garages, 3 sides brick. Open floor plan includes gourmet kitchen, HUGE great room w/14 ft ceilings and dining room. Master on main & 3 additional BR on main level. Storage galore in this beautiful home on a corner lot. REDUCED $570K (Hall)

5465 Hulsey Circle, Gainesville

UNBELIEVABLE w/ PRIVATE BOAT RAMP! An entertainers dream home with 2 masters on the main, open floor plan, vaulted great room, 2 docks, gated setting. 5BR/4BA, total renovation in 2008.

Full finished terrace level w/theater, recreation room and bedrooms, Excellent water and lake location.

Own your own slice of paradise. $975K (Hall)

Lots on Lake Lanier!

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

Mark Trail, Gainesville. 4 lake lots with dock ks or permit. $70K- $199K (Hall)

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2BR/1BA HOME on one of the best lots on the lake!

The corp line was drawn around the home and it has GREAT views. Great south lake weekender with a covered 1 slip dock. Seller has approval for a 32 x 32 dock with 40 ft ramp and soil tests for a 3 bedroom/2 bath. Great screened porch $425K (Hall)

AMAZING home - FABULOUS lake views! 5 BR/4.5 BA home PERFECT for entertaining or a multi-generational family. 2 Master stes - GOURMET kitchen. Addition (entire wing) in 2008-9 including kitchen, BR, BA, office, HUGE upper bonus/playroom & Master suite in terrace level. Easy walk to SS dock in deep water. Fenced yard. GREAT location and beautiful water. REDUCED $825K (Forsyth)

CUTE COTTAGE STYLE HOME with vaulted ceilings, double slip dock, 2 car garage, master on main, fantastic deep water & views, beautiful granite counters and hardwood floors, great open floor plan & finished terrace level. $530K (Hall)

6621 Westerly Lane, Gainesville

6052 West River, Flowery Branch

Two great lots on Lake Lanier!

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C IMPECCABLE HOME in Marina Bay w/open flr plan, vaulted gr rm & keeping rm, master on main. 4BR/4.5BA, hdwd flrs, 10 ft celings on the main, 3 car garage, granitie counters, glazed kitchen cabinets, stone & cedar siding, single slip at community dock included. Fabulous gated n’hood with swim & tennis. $725K (Hall)

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W NE 3.5 ACRE LOT WITH DOCK. Very private and wooded lot with room to build a large home to your own specifications. Includes lake access and dock. $249K (Hall)

2621 Bridgewater Cir., Gainesville. 240 ft of frontage on 3/4 acre lot. $350K (Hall)

97 Lakeview Point, Dawsonville. New double slip dock k. $210K (Dawson)

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Bev Knight Lead Agent

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#1

Dani Brown Luxury Coordinator

706-455-3076

on Lake Lanier since 2012

770-503-7070

***Feattured Listing*** Luxurious Oasis, Per fect Lake View Opulent lakefront estate w/ resort-like pool & patio overlooking spectacular view of Lake Lanier. Features include handicap accessibility, 3-level elevator, master suite on main, & easiest walk to the double-slip party dock. Stunning finishes adorn all surfaces. Full inlaw suite w/ 2nd laundry & kitchen, giant terrace level with office/study, lavish professional landscaping, & 4-car garage. $1.749m

Unbeatable views from every room

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Stunning inlaid wood flooring in parlor room

Vast chef's kitchen, including sub-zero fridge Escape from the mundane

Deep water double slip dock

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Huge deep wtr dock, custom-built w// top-notch finishes & below appra aisal. $1.59m

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Over 25,000 sq ftt, panora amic big wtr views, gated, 2 docks w//1 in place, imported FPs. $1.29m

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Contemporaryy design, year-ro ound views, easiest walk to water, ro oom fo or wine cellar! $1.195m

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Lg dbl slip dock, deep water,, scre eened porch, 2-storyy vaulted family rm, chef’s kitchen. $724.9k

Designer fiinishes, importte ed appls, sgl slip dock, stunning landscaping, beautifu ul pond & wttrffa all. $1.124m

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Easy walk to wtr,, dro oughtpro oof cove, boat house w/ prtty deck, open flr plan, views. $1.2m

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Ye ear-round lake views, luxury styling, open floor plan, 2nd kitchen in bsmt, deck at water ’s edge. $899.9k

Tw wo acre es, best lot on Lanier, big wtr view, spacious w// arttistic flair,, oh the views!

Marina Bay stunner REDUC

Prof. landscaping, giant master suite w/ FP, cofffered ceilings, grand entrance. $895k

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Builder//owner, nautical design, sleeper loft, fin. bsmt, hot tub w/ a view. $699k

Spacious luxury home, re esortt quality pool, party dock on good water, fin bsmt w// bar,, billiard ds, more e. $650k

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Just a fe ew steps to water, coastal style, cro ow’s nest nook, 2 mstrs, dbl-slip dock. $599k

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

Pointe West, single-slip party dock. $249k

Beautifully updated AY! IN 1 D SOLD

Charming 4 BD, 3 BA lakefront home with easy walk to deep water dock. $550k

Forsyth gem

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

Fisherman’s paradise RED

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2 BD, 2 BA main home + loft, 1 BD, 2 BA + loft cabin, huge detached gara age/ workshop. $549k

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

– Perffect location, private yard d w// 3 decks, huge vehicle/boat parking, sgl-slip dock. $450k

Amazing big-water views, like new, charming arcchitecture e, shed/w workshop, D'ville.

South lake

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

Furnished cotttage

ACT CONTR

Gentle walk to water

On private cove AY! IN 1 D SOLD

Move-in re eady, open floor plan, 4BR, 3.5BA with lrg g deck & sgl-slip w// partty deck. $385k

Lakefront ranch U N D ER

Fully furnished updated cottage, fro ont to back lake views, extra a-long single slip dock. $350k

Hidden Harbor !

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Cra afttsman 3BR, 2.5BA ra anch plan, gentle walk to good water.. $299.9k

Masterpiece reno !

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Cov. ss dock, 4 BR, master on main, fin terrace lvl, 2 storyy gre eat ro oom, gentle walk to wtr $415k

Private cove, move in re eady, finished basement, boat ra amp access. $360k

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

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Nestled in tree tops

Platffo orm dock, 0.75 acres.

Gainesville. $79k

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Pine flrss & open flr plan, 3BR, 3BA grass-to-water w// newly decked sgl-slip dock. $325k

ACT

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

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Quiet secluded cove, extra a parking for boats, glorious views fro om sun ro oom, sgl-slip dock. $375k

SOLD! SOLD!

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Swim/tennis/lake n'hood, gorg geous re enovation, cul-de-sac lot, spacious home.

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Move-in re eady 3BR, 2BA ra anch, single slip dock with partty deck on good water. $349k

Af fordable lake home U N D ER

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Convenient Cumming location, some recent renovations, 3BR, 3BA, sgl slip dock on good water. $199k

. . . w h e n y o u ’ r e r e a d y f o r th he good life!

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C a l l U s N o w To L i s t F o r S p r i n g !

SHEILA DAVIS & COMPANY CALL OUR LAKE GROUP TO ASSIST WITH The Norton Agency 770.536.1250

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Marketing Specialist

Realtor, Luxury Coordinator and Home Stager

WE LOVE OUR CLI ENTS!

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D L O S

Since October we have been privileged to work with Bob and Diane Pierce who came to Gainesville from Tennessee to find their dream lifestyle on the lake. Working with them was a joy. After their home in Tennessee closed they rented in the area until they found their dream home on beautiful Lake Lanier. They chose this location after having read many articles touting the affordability of the area and close proximity to Atlanta which makes Lake Lanier a targeted retirement community. Working with our buyers has always been such a treat for us and that certainly held true with the Pierces and their faithful companion, Rosco, who accompanied them to each listing as he had to approve of his new home too!

We wish Bob and Dianne many years of watching the sunset views from their new Lake Lanier home!

- Sheila Davis & Cindy Ballard

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$1,150,000 • DREAM NO MORE ... Enjoy Lake Lanier Resort Living, private & gated 6BR/6.5B w/over 500 feet of shoreline! AMENITIES INCLUDE scenic views from 3 sides, a deep water boat house, a sparkling pool & full beach sand volleyball court! Featuring 3 living areas, 5 FP's, a master suite with sitting room, wet bar, a granite kitchen plus a finished terrace level w/rec room, kitchen & 2nd master. To complete the package a long circular drive, 3 car garage & fully fenced yard. Can be sold furnished.

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

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

$835,000 • FANTASTIC RANCH FLOOR PLAN ON GORGEOUS LOT WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Cherokee Forrest - North Hall Schools, Gentle walk to single slip dockk! Fenced and ready for future pool. The home features four sides brick, an open flowing plan, finished terrace level is open with a second kitchen. FMLS #5632303 www.4245TallHickoryTrail.info

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SOLD $425,000 • LAKE LANIER CABIN LIFE ON LAKE LANIER WITH YOUR OWN PRIVATE DOCK! South Lake location, 3BR/2BA charmer has cozy FP, screened porch & covered porch w/hot tub! Fenced yard, covered parking and level walk to the dock! FMLS# 5652417 6032 LAKE LANIER HEIGHTS RD, BUFORD

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Deep water single slip private dock. FMLS# 5539985, www.6550CoxDrive.info

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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK SET FOR MAY 21-27

Life jacket wear on the water is simple 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,” said Virgil Chambers, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council. “It’s important that everyone wear 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 season:

• Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard approved and fits properly. Double check that Roy your life jacket is appropriate for Crittenden your favorite boating activities.

• Life jackets meant for adults USCG do not work for children. If you Auxiliary are boating with children, make sure they are wearing properly fitted, child-sized life jackets. Do n MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, not buy a life jacket for your child alcrit@mindspring.com, to “grow into.”

Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, “A life jacket can’t save your http://a0700209.uscgaux.info life unless you wear it,” continued Chambers. “With today’s variety of comfortable, stylish life Contacting USCGA in an emergency on Lanier jackets there’s a life jacket for everyone – even our four-legged The USCGA Operations friends!”

Center with watch stander is U.S. Coast Guard statistics open from mid-May through show that drowning was the reSeptember, weekends and holiported cause of death in threedays, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., fourths of recreational boating and can be reached by VHF/ fatalities in 2014, and that 88 perFM marine radio on Channel cent of those who drowned were 16 or by cell phone by calling not wearing life jackets. That’s 770-967-2322. why boating safety advocates continue to push for increased • No matter what activity you and consistent life jacket wear on have planned – boating, fishing, the water. sailing, etc. – always remember to As we have reminded everywear a life jacket every time you one before, the new Georgia life are on the water. jacket law requires that children

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Down .49 feet from full pool.

Clarity: Creeks are stained, main lake clear.

Temperature: Mid-70s.

Bass fishing Bass fishing on Lake Lanier recently has been good. A wake bait or a bomber has been our first choice in the mornings. The focus with these baits should be fairly shallow on flats and shallower rocky points and humps as well. A steady slow retrieve has been best for these baits. When the wake bait/bomber bite slows down, switch to a worm on a 1/8 ounce Davis Shaky Head in these same areas, if the wind will allow.

Focus on points at the mouths of spawning pockets and on secondary points as well.

The spots and the largemouth are on beds all over the lake. The warm weather and recent full moon phase kicked them in gear.

The spots will often be just out of sight on points, shallow humps and pockets. A fluke is a great search bait for these fish. A drop shot rig with a 4-inch worm is a great follow up bait if the fish does not eat the fluke. Work the

rig like a shaky head and watch for light bites.

Spots on the bed are generally very aggressive. The largemouth can be much more finicky and you have to work on those girls if you want to catch them. Long running flat clay points are holding fish as well. Often these fish can be found in the 8 to 10 foot depth ranges or shallower on top of these points. A shaky head and a Carolina rig worm are good bets for fish on these areas.

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Striper fishing Striper fishing has been a struggle and very good at the same time. The Blueback Herring have been spawning under a full and very bright moon recently and the stripers have gone nocturnal. Night fishing has been off the charts and the daylight hours has been a struggle, especially during the days with blue bird skies and high pressure. You have several options for night fishing. Cast Bombers to the banks and also pitch blueback herring to lighted docks or you can pull planner

boards as close to the bank as possible. The blueback spawn should be over soon, the nights will be a little darker and we can get back a more traditional daylight bite. Focus on points, reef markers and clay banks. Pulling Blueback Herring on free lines and planner boards, casting top water and buck tail jigs, pitching Herring, or pulling Umbrella rigs are all good techniques.

There are fish lake wide with mid lake having a slight advantage over the extreme north and south. The lake temperature has jumped into the low to mid 70s and it should be interesting to see if this sudden rise in water temperature effects fishing.

This Lake Lanier Striper report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of www.bigfishonguide.com.

Crappie fishing Crappie: I suspect that the majority of the crappie have spawned. However, there are a few big fish being caught in docks that are at 10 feet depths or less, which indicates a few have not completed their spawn. One good thing about fishing the post

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These fish tend to be the bigger fish. If size does not matter to you, the docks with structure in more shallow water and brush piles and blow downs in more shallow water can produce the numbers. The fish in more shallow water (especially those in blow downs) tend to darken in color and are mostly male. Keep in mind that the majority of the crappie in Lake Lanier are the black crappie species which change color throughout the year, depending on their depth and water temperature.

Fishing is good to excellent, and the fish are willing to bite live minnows, hair jigs, and soft body jigs. If you are fishing the deeper brush piles, use 1/16 ounce jig heads, especially on a windy day. When we fish deeper blow downs, we also double rig with 1/24 ounce jig heads. The

trolling bite is good in the early morning and late afternoon/early evening, whether long line trolling with two curly tail jigs or tight line trolling with crappie minnows and a 3/8 ounce double swivel sinker in a Carolina rig.

Take advantage of the good fishing and great weather and enjoy the lake before it gets too hot and too crowded. Wear your life jacket it can save your life!

This Lake Lanier Crappie report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club. See our club’s website, www.laniercrappieanglers.net.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK ‘Road to Rio’ begins at Lake Lanier Pan Am Games kicks off 20th anniversary of Lake Lanier’s Olympic venue

By Jane Harrison 2016 Olympic Continental Qualifier on Lake Lanier May 1922 ignites a hot season celebrating the 20th anniversary of the venue that first brought the world to Gainesville. In the Continental Olympic Pan American Championships, also known as the Pan Am Games or Pan Ams, Olympic hopeful kayakers and canoeists from North, South, and Central America and island countries will race for Olympic berths at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

When Atlanta Olympic officials named Lake Lanier the site for canoe/kayak and rowing events in the 1996 Olympics, the entire community launched an unprecedented welcoming effort that earned Gainesville a reputation for its hospitality. The Pan Am Games has generated a fraction of the excitement – after all, it’s a continental contest, not “The Olympics” – but in late April news was getting out and community spirit beginning to swell. Long before April, paddles began spinning ambitiously to welcome the world back to Lanier.

The Olympic spirit has long inspired the athletes who will be paddling the races of their lives at Pan Ams; it also has been a major impetus for renovating the 20 year old venue, rallying community resources, signing on volunteers, and throwing a party.

About 250 athletes expected Exactly who’s coming to compete would remain unclear until early May when participating countries were expected to complete their own national qualifying events. Eight local paddlers were among the hundreds striving for results on the world stage.

Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club kayakers Chris Miller, Stanton Collins, Aaron Mullican, Alex McLain and Farran Smith, plus canoeists Ben Hefner, Ian Ross and Gavin Ross hoped to make the Pan Am-bound squad in the USA Canoe/Kayak national team trials April 29-30 at LLOP. Lakeside News plans a special online story after the trials to announce who will represent the U.S. at Pan Ams. Tim Hornsby, a 2012 Olympic paddler who got his start with LCKC but trains else-

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK INFO Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator, Brenda Miller; LCKC President, Terry Baker Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 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: May 5-8 - Canadian Team Trials May 14 - Beginning Racing League Spring Fungatta June 4 - Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge June 4-Oct. 30 - Weekend Canoe, Kayak, SUP Rentals June 5-July 15 - Summer Day Camps

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A worker puts the finishing touches on the new tower walkway at the Olympic venue.

where, also hoped to make the qualifier part of his Olympic return, this time to get a medal.

Prior to the USACK team trials, LCKC and U.S. National Team coach Claudiu Ciur expressed confidence local paddlers would qualify for Pan Ams, win in front of the home crowd, and go on to the Olympics. Ten-year kayaker Chris Miller described the thoughts that go through his head when a decade of work bears down at the starting line of one race. “Right before the gun goes off I think to myself that this is what I have been training for and it’s going to hurt like hell but I want it more than the man next to me and I will finish ahead of him,” said the 24-year-old paddler.

Such will be the mindset at Pan Ams as athletes compete for an allotted number of slots from the Americas to send to the Brazil Olympics in August. Although Pan Am races include numerous categories, the Olympic dream will be realized only by top finishers in a few specified events: Men’s single kayak (K1) and dou-

ble kayak (K2) 200 and 1000 meters; men’s single canoe (C1) 1000 and 200 meters; men’s double canoe (C2) 1000 meters; Women’s K1 and K2 500 meters; Women’s K1 200 meters. There are no women’s canoe events in the 2016 Olympics.

The water begins to heat up when Men’s K1 and K2 1000 heats begin at 9 a.m. May 19 and will conclude with final nonOlympic events around noon May 22. Action on the water breaks for lunch and individual awards ceremonies the first three days, resumes around 1:30 p.m., and concludes about 4 p.m.

(Schedule: lakelanierolympicvenue.com).

If last year’s Pan Ams in Canada during a non-Olympic year offer any hint about this year’s rivalries, expect U.S. paddlers to face strong competition from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina. A Toronto newspaper noted “Cuba is the toughest team with a paddle in the Pan Am Games,” having won 25 percent of all medals and 30 percent of See Pan Am, page 16

Contact: LLRC President, Duane Schlereth Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 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 28-29 - ACRA Championship Regatta June 7-18 - Learn to Row Class 1

Non-club Event May 5 - Canadian Team Trials May 14 - Butterfly Release/Garden Ribbon Cutting/Rubber Duck Derby May 19-22 - Pan Am Can/Kay Sprint C’ships, Olympic Qualifier 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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i If LLA had not accepted the challenge of installing solar lights in the lake, who would have? ?

i If LLA did not work wiith city, countyy, state and federal officials on Lake Lanier issues, who would have?

i If LLA did not create a project to protect islands that are disappearing from erosion, who would have?

As they say, a picture is work a thousand words, so take a minute to scan through the attached story boards about these projects.

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Pending final selection of national teams, spectators may see local paddlers line up against 2012 Olympic bronze medalists from Canada: Mark De Jonge, Men’s K1 200, and Mark Oldershaw, Men’s C1 1000. Canada planned to pick its Pan Am athletes after their National Team Trials May 5 at LLOP. Preparing the Venue Prior to the Oct. 2014 announcement that the Pan Am Games were coming to Lanier, the governing body of Lake Lanier Olympic Park brainstormed about how to keep it afloat in the world of flatwater venues boasting tens of millions in new investments. Always a favorite for competitors because of its straight, forest-protected 2000 meter channel, the Lanier site lacked modern infrastructure to hold a high stakes international competition.

By the time the starting horn sounds to begin the games, the original Olympic site will have undergone a $1.1 million upgrade in a few months, financed by local donors, city and county funds, and a regional grant.

Gainesville-Hall ’96 board members have remarked that the improvements for Pan Ams will be “left behind” for the community to use after the closing ceremony, just as the stone grandstands and plaza remained after the venue’s last international competition. The International Canoe Federation held its sprint flatwater championships there in 2003.

Renovations on the tower/plaza side of the Clarks Bridge venue, Phase 1 of a master plan that expands to the boathouse side, “are a great start and go a long way towards modernization” of the facilities originally built as “temporary” for the Olympics, said Matthew Millard, architect with Millard Inc., Architects. The Roswell-based firm with ties to the Lake Lanier Rowing Club designed the upgrades; local contractor Carroll Daniel Construction expected to complete them before the Games begin.

New restrooms, a bridge spanning the plaza, and a wheelchair ramp make the iconic tower a more user-friendly, accessible place. “ADA and wheelchair ac-

on the water and shoreline race control operations. An interior camera platform puts a focus on split-second finishes without putting a camera tech out on a ledge.

Officials will no longer need to exit the tower to make a run for the restroom.

Additionally, electrical and heating/air services, barely adequate 20 years ago, were updated at the tower and service building on the plaza, which lacked central heat and air conditioning, Millard said. A new window opens out to the plaza from an expanded concession area in the service building.

The race course itself has nine new starting docks and a renovated system of starting gates.

Additionally, athletes won’t get Medals for the upcoming Pan Am splintered feet or slip down on Championships. two new docks of Brazilian hardwood, installed about a year ago. cess certainly were not a design But, they will literally walk consideration in the early 1990s when the tower was designed, as where Olympians did 20 years ago on the venue’s remaining vinno route into the facility was accessible on any level nor onto the tage docks, not replaced for Pan shoreline area at the bottom of the Ams. Beyond improvements needed plaza,” Millard said. for competition, some aesthetic The second floor entry gives judges and referees a line-of-sight additions spiff up the aging facility. A butterfly garden, refurview of the post finish line area

bished Olympic-style rings, and a stone façade on the service building give the Olympic venue a park-like ambience beyond its original utilitarian service as an athletic facility.

Community offers hospitality The resourcefulness and spirit of a community that welcomed the world in 1996 re-emerged somewhat for the Olympic qualifier. From the flower girls at the awards ceremonies to the podium medalists will stand on and the food they eat, Pan Ams will have a home-grown aura.

After international athletes fly into the Atlanta airport, they will shuttle to an Athlete’s Village at Brenau University for their first taste of Southern hospitality in everything from décor and food to friendly acclimation to their off-the-water abode. Brenau Chief Financial Officer David Barnett, also a GH ’96 board member, said the brief transformation from academic institution to athletes’ living quarters comes after the semester’s end, when most students will be gone. Pan Am Games banners and signs with LLOP logos will be part of See Pan Am, page 68

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The ancient Chinese treasure ships were real after all Reading one of the many boating magazines I subscribe to, I ran across this story I thought you might find interesting. Back in the time of the Ming Dynasty, the third emperor “Yongle” had a Mongol eunuch as his right hand man and he chose him to be the admiral of his fleet of ships. He was known as Admiral Zengh HE. But the ships are the story.

They were much larger than those used by Vasco Da Gama or Christopher Columbus. The largest of the treasure ships fleet was 450’ long x 160’ wide with four decks and nine masts for twelve sails. The ships were called Bǎochuáns. They even had private rooms for travelers.

Maybe this was the first cruise ship. It also had water tight bulkheads that created compartments that kept them afloat if rammed.

The compartments were also used for fresh water for the crew and animals on board. The boats were capable of carrying 500 passengers.

The stories of these ships and their travels were largely considered a myth, until a spring day in 1962. Workers were dredging on the Yangtze riverfront of Nanjing when they discovered a buried wooden timber 36 feet long. It was a steering post, and embedded in the mud alongside were the decaying remains of a rudder whose surface area works out to 452 square feet. It’s big enough to maneuver a 21st century aircraft carrier. The remains of the rudder are nearly 600 years old.

Overnight an improbable myth became reality. These Bǎochuáns, as they were called, must have been a sight with 60 of them under sail with accompanying support ships.

Admiral Zengh HE made seven voyages. The first was the largest with 317 ships, 60 being the huge Bǎochuans. Sounds like a huge armada. These voyages took them as far as East Africa and numerous ports in between.

Admiral Zengh HE died during the final voyage and they buried him at sea.

The Chinese used celestial navigation and also were using compasses a century before British and Spanish explorers.

A stone pillar was erected at Chang Le A Harbor in Fujian providence. Admiral Zengh HE’s voyages were recorded on the stone pillar. The pillar is now in a small museum near the harbor.

The calligraphy is worn after

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The interior offers two private Captain’s staterooms and heads, plus a dinComments ing area. It has three oversized skylights plus a long one in the master stateroom. There is plenty of room for entertaining top-side many centuries of weather, but or just for enjoying the cruise. you can still make out the more The boat tests all say “look at than 30 countries, large and the details.” Wow. Each drawer, small, where the fleet landed.

If you want to check out more locker and cabinet is fully lined on this history search the web for: with real walnut, some of them with real maple. They do everyFred Wakeman Jr., University of thing in house so quality is well California, Chinese Treasure above what many boats are.

Ship, and Admiral Zengh HE. Galeon yachts are built in Two new boats Poland where they have been The new 35’ Bertram Hull #1 building yachts since 1982. Mabeing built in Maine by Lyman Morse Shipyards looks to take off rine Max is their U.S. dealer.

Visit: www.marinemax.com or in sales like the old 31’ did. The call 888-890-4187 for a catalog. first 31 became famous in the Both boats would be great.

1961 Miami-Nassau Powerboat The Bertram is more offshore Race, which was one of the roughest races to date with 8-12’ fishing, while the Galeon is for seas, 30 knot winds. The 31 made cruising and entertaining. Both are tops in my opinion. Check the crossing in eight hours and finished first. The other boats fin- them out and see what you think.

Record your catch ished the next day.

In 2015 more than 40 anglers The first 31 was designed by C. Raymond Hunt who was com- received the Angler Award from the Georgia Department of Natumissioned by Richard Bertram after testing one of Hunts’ V-hull ral Resources. This award program recognizes those who catch yacht tenders off Block Island.

The first 31 was wooden and was fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for the particular named after Bertram’s wife “Moppie,” as is hull #1 of the 35’. species.

Qualifications are: Three famous names in yacht• Catching fish by legal hook ing were aboard that first race. and line sport fish methods in Besides Bertram there was Sam Georgia.

Griffith who drove the boat, and • Meet or exceeding minimum Carlton Mitchell who was navigator. They used the wooden 31 for weight or length requirements.

• Taking the fish to a division a plug and started building 31s. fisheries biologist for positive They entered and won the 1962 species identification, including a race. The boat was called “Glass clear side view photo of the fish.

Moppie.” The 31 became leg• Complete and submit Angler endary and Bertram told Jim Martenhoff of the Miami Herald, Award application.

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If you win you will receive a The new 35 improves on what certificate and an embroidered hat the old 31 didn’t have, more with your name, species, weight cabin room and a larger fly and length of fish caught, plus the bridge. The twin diesels should give the boat a 40 knot top speed bragging rights.

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Do your part One piece of gear you want to have aboard this year is a garbage bag. Yep, that’s right, a garbage bag. Make it a practice to collect your trash and dispose of it properly. You might consider picking up the trash left behind by someone who doesn’t practice clean boating. Teach your children and crew and they will get in the habit. The Lake Lanier Association will appreciate your effort

when shore clean up time comes around.

Our oceans are getting more cluttered with refuse. The Northern Pacific had a patch of garbage that covers 10 square miles of ocean. Jacques Cousteau who invented the SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) was one of the first people to talk about keeping our oceans clean. His son JeanMichel Cousteau has started a non-profit marine conservation organization whose motto is “Explore-Learn-Engage-Protect.”

Check it out at: www.oceanfutures.org. Let’s keep Lanier and all our waters clean.

Be courteous, practices safe boating, wear your PFDs and I’ll see you on the water.

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

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Riverkeeper opens new office in Gainesville

By Pamela A. Keene It’s a big move for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Headwaters office in Hall County. By the end of May, the organization will have completed its move into a new 900-square-foot space just off the square in Gainesville facing Washington Street. With the move, it will be increasing its office space by nearly 75 percent.

The new office will have two fulltime employees.

“Our goal of community outreach to the headwaters is extremely important and with this move we are able to be more centrally located and also raise further awareness of our work,” said Janet Westervelt, headwaters outreach manager. “Several of our headwaters programs will be accessible from this office, including our neighborhood water watch that was begun in 2010 and the lake sampling that we started in 2012.”

The neighborhood water watch program identifies and tracks sources of pollution, raises public awareness and organizes events for community engagement through clean-ups and paddle trips.

Riverkeeper’s headwater watershed protection specialist Dale Caldwell will also work from the office. “Another of our goals is to expand these headwaters programs to more of the tributaries that feed into Lake Lanier,” he said. “There are a number of opportunities for addition volunteers to help us with these initiatives.”

Volunteers are needed with the Riverkeeper in a variety of capacities, in addition to water sampling. “From help with sending mailings to helping in our lab, we welcome people to get more involved,” Westervelt said.

The Riverkeeper’s partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center has been a high-profile and successful initiative. Called

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store with all things Chattahoochee Riverkeeper such as Tshirts, hats and other merchandise. It will also house a number of resource materials including books about the environment and the Chattahoochee River.

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• USCGA Continued from Page 8 have an accident, but they do happen, and at an alarming rate.

Lake Lanier and its sister lakes in Georgia all have their share of boating accidents, injuries and fatalities, mostly by drowning. Life jacket wear could reduce these deaths dramatically.

If you and/or your family members have not taken one of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s monthly one-day safe boating courses, please see the announcement of our May courses on page 8.

Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.

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Now open: Georgia’s seasonal trout streams Make sure you put a trout fishing trip on your list of things to do this spring and early summer, especially with the opening of seasonal trout streams. The streams opened on March 28.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to stock more than 80,000 trout during the last full week of March, with more than one million trout scheduled for stocking by the end

of this year.

“The four trout hatcheries in Georgia are full of high quality fish this year,” says John Lee Thomson, trout stocking coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Division. “Almost every water body, with very few exceptions, that is stocked by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources or our partners at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be stocked

by Opening Day.” Some popular seasonal

the best opportunities for fishing success will be this spring when stream flows are high and the water is cool,” says Thomson.

The daily limit is eight trout on general regulation trout waters.

Anglers are reminded to respect private property rights along streams flowing through private lands and to obtain permission before fishing on private property.

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trout license to fish in designated trout waters and to fish for or possess trout. Anglers must also possess a wildlife management area license or Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass (GORP) in order to fish on certain WMAs. Find a list of designated areas at www.georgiawildlife.com. You can purchase a license online or find a list of retail license vendors at the web address above. Or you may call 1 800-366-2661.

Free Range Art debuts at Pan-Ams at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

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By Pamela A. Keene International visitors to Lake Lanier Olympic Park for the 2016 Pan American Championships this month will be treated to several large-format works created by local artists as part of the Vision 2030 Free Range Art Project.

“Our mission is to put more art into the community and this is a perfect opportunity,” says Amanda McClure, executive director of the Quinlan Visual Arts Center.

McClure is a member of the Vision 2030 committee at the Greater Hall Chamber of Com-

merce. The Free Range Art Project is a partnership between the Quinlan and the chamber.

Five large-format works will be on display at the park during May: • Paul Dunlap: “Two Llamas,” photograph • Fox Gradin: “Real Life Dogs Playing Poker,” photograph • Roxanne Hollosi: “Echoes VI,” mixed media collage • Mary Frances Hull: “Snail Giant,” painting • The Youth Art Month “Quinlan Award” Winner Trevor Ballard: “Peace,” acrylic on canvas, 12th grade, Riverside Military Acad-

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Ballard received the Youth Art Month “Quinlan Award.”

He is a senior at Riverside Military Academy. His work, “Peace,” will have its permanent home at the Olympic Venue.

In May, Lake Lanier Olympic Park will also be the site of the Continental Olympic Qualifier for this summer’s Olympics in Rio. Donations are being accepted for the Vision 2030 Public Art Fund by contacting the North Georgia Community Foundation at www.ngcf.org.

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It’s great to be back predicting the weather!

I want to begin this month’s column with a big thank you to everyone. I had open heart surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve last March 7th. I was off the air for about six weeks. During my recovery I received thousands of emails, cards, well wishes, and prayers.

I am so grateful to our Lakeside News readers and WSB viewers for your concern. It really helped my recovery and words cannot express how grateful I am.

OK, on with the weather. You may recall my previous columns about the “Godzilla El Nino” that developed during the fall and continued right through the winter. It was supposed to wreak havoc across the country.

California on the other hand, was hoping for the worst. As you well know, California has been suffering from a multi-year drought. While the Sierra saw some decent snowfall over the winter, southern California failed to get the frequent rains normally associated with a strong El Nino.

The Rocky Mountain states had many major snowstorms. The skiing community loved that and ski resorts had a tremendous boost in revenues. The upper Midwest to Texas saw milder than average temperatures. The Northeast and New England, buried by snow in the winter of 20142015, saw very little snow during the winter and extremely mild temperatures. Here

in the Southeast, we had some cold snaps but they are very brief. We Glenn also saw a few brief Burns snow threats but they sure did not amount to Lanier much. With an El Nino Outlook as strong as this one, a major ice storm around the Lake Lanier basin seemed very likely. In fact, the National Weather Service office discussions prior to the heart of winter suggested there could be multiple ice storms. As we all know, that did not happen either.

As we head into the heart of spring I am have been amazed at how much of an inactive severe storm season we have had.

Granted we had a couple of scares but overall, it’s been quiet … too quiet. We can only hope it lasts.

The latest prediction from NOAA is for El Nino to continue to fade away and the pattern to become “neutral.” That means no Pacific Ocean cooling or warming through the summer. A neutral pattern means we are likely to have a good oldfashion Georgia summer. It will be hot and humid with that ever present chance of pop-up afternoon thunderstorms.

Of course, the most active month for the pop-up storms is July. NOAA is also suggesting we may go from the neutral pattern this summer to more of a La Nina pattern by fall. If that indeed happens, we might have an extremely warm winter. We will have a lot to talk about in the months

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS SEPT 1 1067.45 2 1067.39 3 1067.34 4 1067.32 5 1067.25 6 1067.23 7 1067.17 8 1067.18 9 1067.16 10 1067.12 11 1067.12 12 1066.99 13 1066.96 14 1066.91 15 1066.85 16 1066.78 17 1066.70 18 1066.64 19 1066.57 20 1066.55 21 1066.47 22 1066.41 23 1066.32 24 1066.41 25 1066.41 26 1066.44 27 1066.64 28 1066.36 29 1066.48 30 1066.43 31 AV 1066.84 MAX 1067.45 MI 1066.32

OCT

NOV

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

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

DEC

1070.58 1070.86 1070.76 1070.64 1070.71 1070.76 1070.66 1070.52 1070.36 1070.22 1070.08 1070.14 1070.20 1070.22 1070.21 1070.22 1070.33 1070.35 1070.40 1070.48 1070.45 1070.35 1071.00 1072.19 1072.80 1073.24 1073.47 1073.91 1074.59 1075.19 1075.48 1070.21 1071.33 1071.48 1075.48 1067.51 1070.08

ahead. For now, let’s just enjoy the beginning of the summer season.

JAN

FEB

1075.43 1075.32 1075.18 1075.07 1074.86 1074.64 1074.41 1074.24 1074.03 1073.83 1073.61 1073.37 1073.13 1072.90 1073.16 1073.38 1073.35 1073.12 1072.90 1072.67 1072.68 1073.23 1073.24 1073.07 1072.86 1072.87 1072.68 1072.43 1072.22 1071.97 1071.71 1073.47 1075.43 1071.71

1071.44 1071.31 1071.71 1071.57 1071.45 1071.24 1071.00 1070.75 1070.49 1070.38 1070.36 1070.22 1070.33 1070.43 1070.42 1070.44 1070.45 1070.45 1070.43 1070.52 1070.62 1070.62 1071.06 1071.56 1071.55 1071.47 1071.35 1071.22 1071.08

MAR

1070.98 1070.87 1070.76 1070.62 1070.70 1070.82 1070.65 1070.48 1070.30 1070.20 1070.16 1070.22 1070.29 1070.24 1070.20 1070.12 1070.02 1070.01 1070.08 1070.13 1070.06 1070.05 1070.00 1069.99 1069.98 1070.06 1070.13 1070.06 1070.04 1070.00 1070.07 1070.89 1070.27 1071.71 1070.98 1070.22 1069.98

APR 1070.26 1070.30 1070.38 1070.30 1070.27 1070.20 1070.27 1070.25 1070.31 1070.38 1070.34 1070.31 1070.30 1070.29 1070.30 1070.33 1070.38 1070.40 1070.41 1070.44 1070.50 1070.53 1070.58 1070.62 1070.62 1070.61 1070.61

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

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Rooks a powerful, passionate advocate for ACF Basin, Lake Lanier Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Pamela A. Keene committees, mostly around the on’t say “it’s not environment. In 1971, he co-orgarocket science” to nized an environmental forum in Wilton Rooks; he’ll Atlanta featuring national experts come back with “been there, done and attended by prominent Atthat.” As a new graduate of Geor- lanta business leaders. When he gia Institute of Technology with lived in New England in the bachelor’s 1980s, his and master’s environmendegrees in tal dedication aerospace followed technology in him; he the early chaired the 1960s he conservation spent three trust for the years in the town of HarU.S. Air vard.

Force, servWater has ing at NASA been a strong in Huntsville, factor in Ala., as a Rooks’ life Wilton Rooks addresses a crowd as a member of and Lake member of the Lake Lanier Association. the Apollo Lanier was program Saturn propulsion team. always on his radar. In the late By the mid-1960s, he was ’60s and early ’70s he sailed on back in Atlanta on the UNIVAC the lake as a member of the Lake team, working on early computer Lanier Sailing Club, starting out technology. By 1969, he started a in a 12-foot O’Day and eventucomputer systems integration ally purchasing a 31-foot Tartan. company; by the early 1980s and As he moved for work, he manseveral senior-level executive and aged to stay near water to feed his consulting assignments, he helped sailing/boating hobby with a 41 ft launch and manage software Cheoy Lee. commercial email products.

In the early 1990s when he and Today, Rooks calls himself his wife Diane moved south to St. semi-retired, but he’s not nearly Augustine, Fla., “where it was a done with his mission. “The sce- good place to keep our boat and nic environment has always been maybe retire,” Rooks was quickly my passion,” says the Lake pulled into community service as Lanier resident and long-time a board member of the Historic member of the Lake Lanier Asso- St. Augustine Lighthouse, and a ciation board of directors. “Grow- member of the sign ordinance ing up in South Georgia and rewrite group that capped the living in New England for 15 number of billboards in St. Johns years, I’ve seen the best and County and banned digital billworst effects of responsible sign board technology in 1999. As control, or lack thereof, on the vi- vice chair of Citizens for a Scenic sual environment and I see no Florida, he edited “Scenic Watch” business or societal value in alnewsletter (www.scenicflorida. lowing our visual environment to org) about scenic issues in the become littered with elements Sunshine State. that degrade our scenic qualities.

Wilton and Diane moved back Unless we increase awareness of to Atlanta around 2004 and the contribution of scenic values quickly continued his environto our quality of life, they will mental work. He helped relaunch continue to degrade with each Scenic Georgia and worked with succeeding generation.” the Garden Club of Georgia and Protecting the environment other organizations to stop billRooks is serious about this board bills in the Georgia General commitment to protecting the en- Assembly from 2007 through vironment and throughout his ca- 2009. He served as Scenic Georreer he’s been dedicated to gia’s executive director, a board community service in this area. In member, and editor of “Scenic 1971-72, he was chosen to partic- Awareness” newsletter ipate in Leadership Atlanta; sub(www.scenicga.org). The couple sequently he has chaired various purchased a home on Lanier on

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Four Mile Creek to continue their love affair with water and the environment.

Connecting to the lake “Lake Lanier has always been an important part of both of our lives,” he says. “Diane, who’s from Atlanta, can remember when the lake was being built.” The couple met at Georgia Tech and Rooks was a groomsman in Diane’s first wedding to one of his fraternity brothers and best friends. They kept in touch over the years, both families often spending recreational time together with all their children, especially on Lanier. When Diane’s first husband passed away in the early 1980s, she embraced sailing. Several years later, the two married. Between them, they have six children and 16 grandchildren. ‘We have a ski boat these days, mostly for the grandchildren,” he said.

As they settled in on the lake, the couple joined the Lake Lanier Association. Soon Rooks was tapped by the board because of his commitment to the lake, his excellent business acumen and his passion for community service. “We started out with the water-sampling program because water quality is so important to the lake,” he said. “We’ve always been active wherever we’ve lived and it was just natural to get involved with the Lake Lanier Association.”

Rooks’ work with the environment and his history with various groups in Atlanta quickly put him back in the position of environmental activist. “One day Pat Stevens, then environmental planning division chief of the Atlanta Regional Commission, called and asked if I’d join with a handful of people to explore an alternative to the legal battle between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Val Perry and I represented the association in a meeting of eight people in LaGrange from up and down the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint River Basin. Our goal at that meeting was to determine if we needed a second meeting,” he said with a smile.

Needless to say, that was the beginning of the ACF Stakeholders, a grassroots group of 56 stakeholders from the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River to the Gulf of Mexico that work with state and federal agencies regarding management recommendations for the basin. Rooks helped write the group’s charter and served as the first chairman. Over the past eight years, the organization has met regularly throughout the ACF basin. “I had a real eyeopening experience when the head of the Atlanta Watershed Department sat next to an oysterman and they talked candidly about what’s good for the basin as a whole,” he said. “It demonstrated to me that there was a bigger picture to consider. And we’ve been able to do what no one else has – three states, 14 water interests, and four subbasins – to get those 56 people to agree to a plan to manage the water in the ACF basin.”

Reaching a milestone Last May, the group finalized its recommended Sustainable Water Management Plan, “a real milestone. We all negotiated acceptable criteria and have been trying to get the states to buy into their processes for what’s good for the basin,” he said. “Of course, that’s not really happening because of the current lawsuit between Florida and Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court, and until that’s settled I’m afraid not much

else will happen. The SWMP was built on compromise and therein lies the dilemma. The states have agreed to mediation, but I don’t know how it will unfold. What we do know is that the more we publicize what we’ve learned, the more people will understand it.”

Rooks continues his support of the lake. He is working with the Institute of Water Resources, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ think tank, to bring them into the important topic of drought planning for the ACF Basin.

He’s enjoying his semi-retirement as well. He is involved with two companies headquartered in Paris and Germany, plus he and Diane actively travel the world.

Recent trips included Kenya, the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Greece, India and two weeks trekking in Nepal that included the Annapurna Base camp along with hiking trips to Sicily, Isle of Wight and France. “You know, there’s a recurring theme in our lives these days, as it has always been,” he said. “For active people like us, no matter where we are, we have a feeling of responsibility to protect the environment. We have an obligation to take care of it. As the center of metro Atlanta moves northward along Georgia 400, it’s even more important to keep that message out there. Atlanta runs on water, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep these issues at the forefront.”

The Rooks enjoyed two weeks trekking in Nepal last fall that included a visit to the Annapurna Base camp (left).

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State officials meet with mediator in effort to settle lawsuit

By Jane Harrison Top Georgia and Florida officials expected to continue meetings with a nationally known mediator to work toward resolution of decades-long disputes over water. Principals from the offices of the Georgia governor, attorney general and environmental protection division talked by phone and met in person for more than eight hours last month with the unnamed mediator and Florida representatives in efforts to settle a 2013 Florida lawsuit.

The Sunshine State accuses Georgia of hoarding water on the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system and causing environmental and economic harm to the Panhandle downstream.

Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on the river system that flows freshwater into the oyster fisheries in Apalachicola.

Prominent Maine attorney, 86year-old Ralph Lancaster, Jr., a veteran Supreme Court special master, has harped on settlement since he took the helm of pretrial proceedings in Oct. 2014.

Both states spent tens of millions of dollars piling millions of pages of documents and electronic files into the evidence heap before heeding Lancaster’s advice to seek mediation late last year.

Georgia at one time hired 70 fulltime lawyers to submit and review evidence.

The name of the mediator – an individual Lancaster praised as “nationally known and excellent” – remains confidential by court order. “She is obviously doing a great job,” he said during a six-minute conference call with the states’ legal teams April 5.

Lancaster emphasized his eagerness for settlement, telling at-

torneys, “If you are able to reach a deal, let me add that I will be available 24-seven to take your call telling me that this matter is settled. And I mean that.”

However, he did warn them that trial deadlines loom in September. If states still want to have a trial, certain legal motions, witness identities, and briefing schedules must be filed.

Plus, states would have to choose a courtroom location, a decision Lancaster deems most important. “I say most important because I’ll have to make arrangements for a courtroom and staffing and everything that goes with that. I’m comfortable with any location, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Maine, the District of Columbia, anywhere you prefer and agree on. And if you can’t agree, I’ll tell you I will arbitrarily pick one.”

Tickets on sale for lake, garden concerts

By Jane Harrison Nautical themed band Yacht Club Revue seems the perfect fit for The Lake Show concert June 4 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

The light rock cover band is expected to make waves at the lakeside plaza with tunes by Prince, Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald and 1970s-era icons.

The initial John Jarrard Foundation lake concert last year attracted music fans by land and water. Boaters moored in the Olympic channel behind the stage caught glimpses of Shawn Mullins while those at tables in the grandstands had the best seats.

Organizers talked last year about installing a large screen facing the water for boaters to see the show, but it was unclear at press time whether this would be accomplished.

The concert will cap off a colorful day of camaraderie and racing at the park with musicians taking the stage after the Gainesville-Hall County Dragon Boat Challenge. Crews from local organizations and businesses will paddle to drummers’ beats in 22person long boats outfitted with plastic dragon heads and tails.

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Lanier dine-around this summer for variety, great food

By Pamela A. Keene All your favorites are back this season when it comes to dining.

With land and boat access, Lake Lanier’s restaurants offer the best in everything from breakfast to fresh seafood and perennial salads. Entertainment and special promotions make a summertime of lakeside dining a great choice.

But first, there’s a new game in town – Midland Station. For loyal Skogie’s fans, Tony Jonovitch has brought his winning style to downtown Gainesville. He and his wife Heather have taken over the space formerly occupied by Turnstile Deli and brought back a great place to see your neighbors and have a super meal. It’s open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and check it out.

Now, on to on-the-water choices for 2016. Skogie’s at Gainesville Marina is open Wednesday through Sunday and will open seven days beginning on Memorial Day weekend. The talk of the town is Skogie’s Saturday and Sunday breakfasts – signature Benedicts and the addition of a fried chicken Benedict, plus new breakfast sandwiches and waffles. Music Friday through Sundays keeps the place hopping.

Drive your boat and park at the marina’s courtesy slips. Call (678) 450-1310 or visit www.skogies.net.

Holiday Marina’s brand new gas dock and floating fully stocked ship’s store includes even more courtesy slips for guests to Twisted Oar. If you haven’t been there since owner Cary Eubank remodeled last season, you’re in for a treat. Eubank stayed open all winter and is ready for a great summer season. He’s added oys-

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True lakeside dining is available at Twisted Oar at Holiday Marina.

ter po’boys and soft-shell crab, and for beef lovers, try the new steak entree. An awesome deck, a two-sided bar and a large covered patio with entertainment Thursday through Sunday and special games and promotions during the week make it a top destination.

“A lot more people know we’re here now and they had a chance to get their lake fix this winter, because we’re right on the water,” he said. ‘We made a lot of new friends and look forward to a great summer.” For info: 678714-7572 or www.thetwistedoar.com.

Pelican Pete’s at Port Royale off Browns Bridge Road has revved it up a couple of notches since last summer. Brian Grill has a year under his belt as manager and he’s going strong with new décor and great menu items, including buffalo calamari, New England shrimp rolls and coconut shrimp. Currently open Friday through Sunday, the lake’s only floating restaurant will start seven-day operation on Memorial Day weekend. “We’ve livened up the décor to an even more island

and nautical theme to enhance the guest experience,” Grill said.

“We’ve got a great family setting here and we are conveniently located with the best views on the lake.” Music on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons often features local favorite Dave Craver. Port Royale has 50 courtesy slips that serve Pelican Pete’s. For more info call 770887-5715 or visit www.bestin-

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Popular on the weekends even before the summer begins, Pelican Pete’s draws good crowds. Manager Brian Grill, right, serves up lunch on a recent Sunday.

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Lanier Islands is upping the ante at LanierWorld’s Gianni’s by adding more sandwiches and subs, 10 choices of pizza, plus a build-your-own, more small-plate dining options and Gianni’s ToGo for quick service. Sunset PHOTO BY PAMELA A KEENE

Cove’s Low Country Boil is back Fridays from May 13 through August 12. The Island’s website includes complete details at www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.

Always a reliable go-to, Dale Ozaki’s Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay and Pig Tales at Aqualand.

Both locations have great venues with room for kids, families and anyone who loves eating lakeside.

Pig Tales serves barbecue baskets PHOTO BY JOANNA CLOUD Skogies at Gainesville Marina was the site of a recent Earth Week 2016 and ribs, burgers and salads. This celebration event hosted by the Lake Lanier Association. Skogies con- year Pig Tales has added a grilled tributed 10% of all food receipts from the event to the Lake Lanier Asso- chicken sandwich and a buildciation to help with Clean Lake efforts. you-own sandwich, plus Oysters Doc-a-fella and vegetarian Pig Tales touts a variety of barbecue, including a pulled choices. Fish Tales has added sevpork “super” salad that comes with your choice of a side, eral new options, including Ahi like the hand-cut potato chips (below). tuna, plus two new sandwiches – salmon BLT and grouper-bacon.

Both are open seven days a week and offer music Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Ozaki also owns Fish Tales Watersports at Aqualand with a full fleet of rental jet-skis, pontoons and stand-up paddleboards. Ozaki and his wife Jessica have been a true success story for lakeside dining on Lanier. For details check out: www.pigtaleslakelanier.com or call (678) 828-7676 or www.fishtaleslakelanier.com or (770) 967PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE 3775.

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Lakeside Calendar May 2016 n May 1-Sept. 25 – Lanier Holiday Chapel (located inside Holiday Marina, 6900 Holiday Road, Buford) holds Interdenominational Services every Sunday at 9 a.m. through Sept. 25.

Casual dress. Info: 770-932-2048. n May 4-6 – “Li’l Abner” presented at 7:30 p.m. by Gainesville High School Theater at 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Admission: $5-8 (cash only). Info: ghstheatre@bellsouth.net. n May 6 – Friday Night Flicks featuring “Inside Out,” held at dusk in Pitts Park, 221 Sam Pitts Circle, in Clarkesville. n May 7 – Third Annual Strawberry Festival held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Highway, Alto. Info: 770-869-3999; jaemorfarms.com. n May 7 – 24th Annual WineFest held noon to 5 p.m. at Habersham Winery, 7025 S. Main St. in Helen. Admission: $30, includes 15 tasting tickets and souvenir wine glass (ages 21 and older). Info: 706-878-9463; habershamwinery.com. n May 7, 8 – VINEDOG weekend held in Dahlonega at Three Sisters Vineyard, 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega. Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 7; 1-5 p.m., May 8. Free. Info: threesistersvineyards.com. n May 13-15, 19-22 – “Noises Off” presented

by Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. Admission: $8$15. Info: 706-839-1315; habershamtheater.org. n May 14 – Meaders’ Pottery Spring Fest held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Lula at 9401 Skitts Mountain Dr. Info: 770-540-5505. n May 20, 21 – 54th Annual Mountain Laurel Festival held in downtown Clarkesville.

Info: 706-754-4216; clarkesvillega.com. n May 21, 22 – Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22 in downtown square, Dahlonega Info: chestateeartists.org.

n June 3 – Georgia Mountains Vintage Affair held 6:30 p.m. at Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee.

Gourmet wine and tapas tasting, high-end silent auction, etc. Info: 706-878-3300; unicoiwinefestival.com. n June 4 – Unicoi Wine Trail Festival held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. Info: 706-8783300; unicoiwinefestival.com. n June 4 – Second Annual Artful Cork Fundraiser held 6:30 p.m. at Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9N, Dawsonville. Info: 706216-2787; dawsonarts.org. n June 7 – Taste of North Hall Festival held 5-7:30 p.m. at North Hall High School, 4885 Mount Vernon Rd., Gainesville. Admission: $10. Info: 240-271-9615. n June 8, 9 – “Around The World in 80 Days” presented by Gainesville High School, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Admission: $5$10. Info: 770-531-2680. n June 18-26 – “The Lion King Jr.,” presented by The Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Tickets: $10-$14.Info: 706-8643759; hollytheater.com.

Brenau University n May 10 – The 25th Annual Great Grownup Spelling Bee held at 7 p.m. in Hosch Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Open to the public; door prizes. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children.

Info: 770-531-4337; allianceforliteracy.org. n May 19-July 14 – President’s Summer Art Series 2016 exhibited in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Opening reception 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., May 19.

Info: 770-534-6263. n May 24 – The Arts Council Pearce Series: An Evening with Jeanne Robertson, a profes-

sional speaker specializing in hilarious humor based on her life experiences. Tickets: $35 adults; $32 seniors (65+); $28 students.

Info: 770-534-2787; TheArtsCouncil.net.

Buford Community Center n May 7, 8 – 12th Annual Barefoot In The Park, Juried Fine Arts Festival, held in the Buford Town Park, in Buford. Artists from the region will exhibit work. Free.

Info: barefootinthepark.org. n May 7 – Matthew Curry in Concert, blues guitarist, presented in amphitheater at 7 p.m.

Free. n May 14 – Erick Baker in Concert presented at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. n June 3 – “Inside Out” presented at 8:45 p.m. in amphitheater as part of center’s Cinema Under the Stars. Free.

Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Cumming Playhouse n Thru May 22 – “My Fair Lady” performed

by City of the South Theatre n June 4 – Frances Mooney and Fontanna Sunset 2016 “Heartache Hanging Round,” performs 8 p.m.

Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n May 14 – Travis Tritt n May 28 – Chubby Checker plus Robert Lee Smith & The Tams and Bennie Anderson & The Drifters Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood Kids n May 2-8 – Mother’s Day Craft Week, celebrate your mom this week by making some beautiful crafts for her! n May 9-15 – Watermelon Craft Week, make

your very own watermelon n May 16-22 – Frog Craft Week, have some froggy fun with this craft n May 23-29 – Patriotic Craft Week, celebrate Memorial Day with this Patriotic craft Info: www.inkfun.org.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort n May 21, 22 – LanierWorld Weekend Opening celebration with Fly Betty performing live from 7-11 p.m. at Sunset Cove. n May 26-Aug. 13 – LanierWorld opens for summer n May 27-30 – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration with Rock 100. Fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Info: www.lakelanierislands.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center n May 7 – Book Signing with Doris Durbin at 1-3 p.m. Durbin has written a fictional story about a former soldier and new preacher who travels to Choestoe to begin his ministry in 1875. n May 13 – Taste of History: “Memories & Dreams” held at 11:30 a.m. in First Baptist Church banquet hall, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Admission: $50.

Info: www.negahc.org.

Piedmont College n May 22 – Piedmont Camerata Chamber Ensemble presents a concert at 4 p.m. in the college Chapel in Demorest. Free.

Info: 706-894-4201; piedmont.edu.

Quinlan Arts Center n Thru June 4 – Spring Exhibitions features Ossabaw Artists’ Collective, National Collage Society and artists Charles and Nona Stephens.

Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org.

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Atlanta’s peregrines online again with DNR nest cam stream is available, as well, on Ustream (www.ustream.tv/georgiawildlife), which includes ads but also features a chat option.

Jim Ozier, program manager with Wildlife Resources’ Nongame Conservation Section, said the nest cam provides a fasOne of the falcons incubating the cinating opportunity for people eggs. worldwide to observe firsthand the “private nesting life of these eggs.

DNR’s Wildlife Resources Di- iconic birds,” which have been re-established to their former vision and project partners prorange in the eastern U.S. after vide the video free of advertisements at www.georgiaw- having been extirpated by the ildlife.com/Falconcam. The video widespread use of DDT. Peregrines have been nesting on balconies at SunTrust Plaza Tower since 1997. Jeff Haidet is chairman of McKenna Long & Continued from page 34 Aldridge, an international law The evening includes entertain- night’s mandatory Captains firm with offices overlooking the ment, an open bar and a buffet. meeting takes place at Grand nest sites.

Hall; food will be provided by The 2016 Poker Run will “Despite the fact that these take place from Thursday, July Jim & Nick’s Barbecue. Satururban falcons and their offspring 14, through Saturday, July 16. day’s main event Poker Run face formidable odds, they surDuring the day on Friday, July will begin this year with a stagvive and thrive,” Haidet said. “It’s 15, the popular Cheeseburger in gered start based on boat type. a fascinating process to observe, Awards will be presented that Paradise event, presented by and we’re always pleased to help evening. For more information Norman’s Landing, is open to and details about this year’s Piregistrants for the weekend.

Details about the specific loca- rates of Lanier Poker Run, visit tion are on the website. Friday lanierpartners.org.

Atlanta’s fastest-flying family is online again.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources camera at www.georgiawildlife.com is streaming live video of a pair of peregrine falcons nesting atop SunTrust Plaza Tower. Although the adults switched nest sites this spring, delaying the project, viewers can now watch as the raptors start a new family more than 50 stories above downtown Atlanta.

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A streaming camera added in 2013 and other upgrades were provided through a grant from The Environmental Resources Network (TERN), friends group of the Nongame Conservation Section, and key support from McKenna Long & Aldridge. The Garden Club of Georgia Inc. is also a project partner. HDOnTap provides streaming services.

Live-streaming wildlife is always a challenge, and this nesting season is no different.

The falcons are nesting in a planter opposite where the camera was first set up. DNR has moved the camera but will be streaming temporarily from inside the building to avoid disturbing the birds during this sensitive part of the nesting cycle. While the arrangement affects the view and does not allow for audio, it still provides a unique window into the world of possibly the fastest

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Peregrines have been clocked “stooping,” or diving, on pigeons, ducks and other birds in flight at more than 200 mph.

These built-for-speed raptors were removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species because of a successful population recovery effort. Yet the birds are still state-listed as rare in Georgia.

What’s not so rare now is seeing up-close what nest life is like for one pair of Atlanta falcons.

Help conserve peregrines and other nongame wildlife, native plants and natural habitats through buying or renewing an eagle or hummingbird license plate, or contributing directly to the Georgia Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund.

Both support DNR’s Nongame Conservation Section, which receives no state funds for its mission to conserve native wildlife not hunted, fished for, trapped or collected.

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Outdoor Activity Calendar Aqua Activities n Aesthetic Water Releases, Tallulah Falls.

See spectacular waterfalls rush with increased flow during special aesthetic releases, May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706754-7981. n Junior Fishing Rodeo, Royston. Fishing tournament with prizes for children age 16 and younger, 8:30-11 a.m. May 14, Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-245-6270. n Tugaloo Lake Paddle, Tallulah Falls. Fifth in series of 12 “hidden gem” excursions at Tallulah Gorge State Park: paddle on beautiful lake for lunch break; 4-wheel drive needed to get to lake; children must be 8 or older; meet at Interpretive Center, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 14, Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. Children must be 12 or older. Bring food and water. $15. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Summer Splash Dash, Dawsonville. Fire Department turns on hydrants for splashy 5K, 1 p.m. May 14, Dawson County Board of Education, 28 Main St. $25m add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. n Full Moon Paddle, Tallulah Falls. Rangerled relaxing paddle around Tallulah Lake, 7:309:30 p.m. May 20, 8:30-10:30 May 21, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $15, plus 5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, Helen.

Children and their special “big person” fish in stocked lake 8 a.m.-noon May 21, Buck Shoals, near Smithgall Woods State Park (call for directions). 706-878-3087. n Come Try Paddling & Kayak Fishing, Gainesville. Try it session offered by Gainesville Parks & Recreation Department, 911 a.m. May 21, Longwood Park, 20 Pearl Nix Pkwy. Ages 12 and older. Free. www.gainesville.org, 770-531-2680. n Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous 3.5 mile trek down 531 stairs with river crossing, rock jumping, boulder climbing to swimming hole at Bridal Veil Falls, minimum age 10. Wear appropriate footwear, bring food and water. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 28, 29, & 30, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $10, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Midsummer Super Sprint Triathlon, Oakwood. Kids and adult swim/bike/run events of various distances with pool swims, various start times June 18, Oakwood YMCA, 4107 Railroad St. $45-$55. www.fivestarntp.com. n Chopped Oak Sprint/Super Sprint Triathlon, Clarkesville. Swim/bike/run events of various distances for children and adults with pool swims, various start times July 16, Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Rd. Various registration costs. www.fivestarntp.com. n Tri the Mountains, Blue Ridge. 600 yard swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run 7 a.m. July 17, Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 335 Marina Dr. Individuals/ relays $85-$145. www.gamultisports.com. n Crow’s Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Jefferson. Triathlon-400 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run; duathlon-5K run, 15 mile bike, 5K run; aquabike-400 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 7:30 a.m. July 24, 155 Crows Lake Dr. Individuals/relays $75-$165. www.gamultisports.com. n Kidfit & Adults Triathlon, Flowery Branch.

Swim/bike/run events of various distances for

children and adults with pool swims, various start times Aug. 20. Sterling on the Lake Clubhouse, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. $40-$55. www.fivestarntp.com. n Tri to Beat Cancer/Duathlon/Aquabike, Athens. Triathlon-400 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 5K run; Aquabike-400 meter swim, 14 mile run 7 a.m. Aug. 21, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. Individuals/relays $70$15. www.gamultisports.com. n Tugaloo Olympic Distance TriathlonAquabike, Lavonia. Triathlon- 1.5K swim, 42K bike, 10K run; aquabike-1.5K swim, 42 k bike 8 a.m. Sept. 10, Tugaloo State Park at Lake Hartwell, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. $75-$165. www.gamultisports.com. n Bootlegger Super Sprint Triathlon, Dawsonville. Swim/bike/run events of various distances for children and adults with pool swims, various start times Sept. 11, Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. $40-$55. www.fivestarntp.com. n Lake Lanier Island Triathlon/Aquabike, Buford. Triathlon-400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run; aquabike-400 yard swim, 13 mile bike 7:30 a.m. Sept. 24, Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Individuals/teams $65$165. www.gamultisports.com.

Grounded Pursuits n Sunday N.H. Tech Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from North Hall Technology Center, 4175 Nopone Rd. or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com. n Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk. Two-hour guided tour of historic haunts includes local tales and countywide legends, 8-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, upstairs on porch, 19 E. Main St. $15 adults, $5 children. www.dahlonega.org, www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com. n ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, see www.isicycling.com. n Wrenched Bicycle Shop Rides, Gainesville.

25, 40 and 60 mile rides, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 328 N. Bradford St. www.wrenchedbicycles.com. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Slackline 101, Tallulah Falls. Learn basics of walking a slackline at site of Karl Wallenda’s 1970 gorge crossing, 5-7 p.m. May 4, 18; 1-3 p.m. June 1, 15, 29, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yard Dr. $5 per person, $5 parking. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Bird Walk, Gainesville. Internationally renowned ornithologist Georgann Schmalz leads a bird walk for amateur and experienced birders, 8 a.m. May 5, Linwood Nature Preserve, 415 Linwood Dr. redbudproject@gmail.com. n Flights of Fancy, Gainesville. Live auction of garden and nature art, plus food and drink, 6 p.m. May 6, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $65. www.elachee.org, 770535-1976. n Athens Twilight Criterium. Bicycle festival with multi-category races and rides, plus 5K run, food, music, exhibits, family fun May 6-7 Downtown Athens. www.athenstwilight.com. n We Love Moms 5K/10K/10-Miler, Cumming. 10K/10-miler 8 a.m., 5K 8:10 a.m. May 7, Forsyth County YMCA, 6050 Y St. $30-$45.

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May 7, Historic Downtown Buford, 395 E. Main St. $30/$35/$20, add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.org. n Firewise Community Preparedness Project, Helen. Pick up limb debris piles, blow leaves, remove invasive shrubs, 10 a.m.-noon May 7, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087. n First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for a guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. May 7, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to members and children younger than 2. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Volunteer Trail Crew, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 9 a.m.

May 7, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Hidden Gem, Forgotten History, Elberton.

Naturalist-led hike replays living history of past homesteads in popular park areas, 2-3 p.m.

May 7, 29, Richard B. Russell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Dr. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-213-2045. n Outdoor Leisure Pool, Cumming. Miniwater park with splash features opens weekends only May 13-22, daily May 28. www.cummingaquaticcenter.com, 770-7811781. n 5K/1-Mile Brace for a Cure, Buford. 7:30 a.m. May 14, Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Rd. $25/$20. www.fivestarntp.com. n Giddy Up 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. May 14, North Forsyth High School, 3854 Coal Mountain Dr. $25. www.classicraceservices.com. n Cross Country Stampede 5K Obstacle Course Race, Cumming. Family fun obstacle course through pasture, woods, water and mud, various start times May 14, Watson Family Farm, 8120 Watson Rd. $50-$55. www.crosscountrystampede.com. n Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race, Winder. Team and solo races, 9 a.m. May 14, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $35-$100, plus $5 parking. www.dirtyspokes.com. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park in variety of service projects, 9 a.m. May 14, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7275. n Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen.

Hike at Smithgall Woods State Park, reservations required, 9-11 a.m. May 14, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. www.gastateparks.org. n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author reading, book-signing of Distant Voice: The Story of the Sautee Valley Indian Mound, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 14, Hardman Farm, 143 Hwy. 17. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Butterfly Release/Garden Dedication, Gainesville. Release of 250 butterflies and dedication ceremony of Lake Lanier Olympic Park butterfly garden, noon May 14, LLOP tower side, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road. www.lakelanierolympicvenue.org. n Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Gainesville.

Environmental and adventure films illustrate challenges facing the plant, presented by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, refreshments include beer from Cherry Street Brewing, doors open 6 p.m., films begin 7 p.m. May 14, Brenau

Downtown Center, 301 Main St. SW. $5 students, $10 members, $15 non-members. www.chattahoochee.org. n Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 7 p.m. May 14, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older.

Bring flashlight and pencil. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12, free to members. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n 20th Annual Butterfly Release, Gainesville.

1,500 Painted Lady Butterflies take flight, includes paper sailboat races, face-painting, family activities, 1-4 p.m., butterfly release 3 p.m., May 15, Wilshire Trails Park, 840 Wilshire Trails Rd. Free. www.gainesville.org, 770-5312680. n 54th Annual Mountain Laurel Festival, Clarkesville. Parade, 5K, arts & crafts, entertainment, food court, fireworks show, May 2021, Historic Square & Pitts Park. www.clarkesvillega.com. n Georgia Mountain Metric Century/Valley Ride, Blairsville.63.5 mile mountain route includes includes Hogpen, Jack’s and Unicoi Gap; 23-mile valley course rolls through rural Union County and Trackrock Archaeological Area, 8 a.m. May 21, Haralson Memorial Civic Center, 164 Welborn St. $45-$65. www.georgiamountaincentury.com. n Stable Life Fun Run/5K Oakwood.

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Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n Dahlonega Art & Wine Festival. Arts & crafts, jazz performances, wine garden with local and regional wines, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 9:15-11:15 p.m. May 22, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Blanket of Freedom Memorial Weekend 5K/10K, Buford. 7:30 a.m. May 28, Gwinnett Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr. $30/$40, add $10 race day. www.blanketoffreedom.org. n Splash Zone, Gainesville. Mini outdoor water park with slides, fountains, and splashy fun opens, 10 a.m. May 28, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way. $6-$8, free to children 2 and younger. www.gainesville.org/recreation, 770-533-5850. n Memorial Day Freedom Run, Cumming.

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Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail takes paddlers to city parks

By Jane Harrison Outdoor enthusiasts love trails, traditionally footpaths leading to discoveries from point to point or on a loop. But, foot travel is not the only way to traverse from trailhead to trailhead on Lake Lanier. Folks can leave their hiking boots in the closet and explore five jewels on the Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail in a canoe or kayak.

A brief afternoon tour on a section of the new water trail with two preeminent local kayakers who helped develop it provided a glimpse of the park to park course and a sample of the activity that put them on decades-long paths to inspire others to enjoy and care for lakes and rivers.

Seventh generation Gainesville resident Gary Gaines bought his first kayak in 1981 and fell in love with the headwaters of Lanier on the Upper Chattahoochee near Helen. He rode the joy of stroking between boulders on North Georgia’s rapids to the flatwater, where he started the Lake Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club in 1994, two years before Olympic paddlers stroked toward their dreams on Lanier.

“Paddling is a lifetime sport and has been my passion for over 30 years. I have had the good fortune to enjoy the beauty of rivers and lakes and oceans across this country in a kayak or canoe,” said the longtime paddler whose contributions to the sport have put thousands on the water and charted trails for them to follow.

Bonny Putney moved to the Lanier area from Chicago about the same time Gaines started riding the rapids. Lured by the water, she found her place on the south end of the lake and later ventured forth with a paddle to explore. She got hooked on paddling 12 years ago on the Georgia River Network’s maiden Georgia Paddle journey, a multi-day group paddling and camping journey.

Both have paddled extensively in the Southeast and elsewhere, forging friendships on the water and leading organizations that protect it.

City realized potential So, when the idea for a Gainesville water trail surfaced several years ago, they got on board. Charlotte Gillis from the National Park Service spoke with Friends of Gainesville Parks about a vision to connect the Upper Chattahoochee River with the Chattahoochee National

Recreation Area below Buford Dam into Atlanta through a series of launch sites for paddlers on Lanier.

“Gainesville Parks and Recreation recognized the immediate benefit of the Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail for our citizens,” said Julie Butler Colombini, city parks marketing director.

Putney recounted how “a few of us got together and started working with Julie to develop the Gainesville locations using the Upper Chattahoochee River Water Trail as our template.” Putney and Gaines worked with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to help develop the upper trail, a 36.2 mile river trail from Helen to Don Carter State Park that rushes from Class II to III rapids in the mountains into the flatwater of Lanier.

Extending the trail from the state park to city parks on Lanier followed a natural inclination to paddle on. “Nowadays everyone loves outdoor trails and we are so fortunate to have a water trail that connects Clarks Bridge Park to Don Carter State Park to all the Gainesville city parks on Lanier,” Gaines said.

Four parks linked The new Gainesville water trail flows naturally into the city’s park design linking four lakeside Gainesville parks. “What makes the Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail such a natural and easy fit for the community is that each of the five parks along the water trail already have easily accessible launch and landing spots” determined by specific natural or manmade amenities already in place, Butler Colombini said. The parks department installed visible signage that identifies them.

Launch sites at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Holly, Longwood and Lanier Pointe, with a stopover at Linwood Nature Preserve, put lake travelers on a flatwater route that’s much bigger and more satisfying than a circuitous paddle on a quiet cove.

“People want a destination, a point to paddle to … but not too far, like the Bataan Death March,” quipped Putney, who knows folks enjoy outdoor ventures with reachable, not tortuous, goals. Dividing the water trail into sections with take-outs at the parks breaks up the 14 mile course into two easy 1-2 hour treks, plus a longer, but not gruel-

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Gary Gaines and Bonny Putney paddle into Longwood Park on the new Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail, which connects Gainesville's lakeside parks.

ing, stretch with mid-paddle picnic-possibilities on shore. Water travelers can add about four miles if they launch at Don Carter State Park and head down the Chattahoochee River toward the Olympic Park at Clarks Bridge.

Two to eight mile segments from the Lake Lanier Olympic Park to Lanier Point Park take lake “hikers” under bridges, into forested coves, and through early lakeside neighborhoods for a look at the diverse waterscape of the nearly 60-year-old lake. Water trail sojourners can pack a picnic for lunch at the beautiful pavilion on the boardwalk at Holly Park and cast a line for fishing at striper-rich Longwood Park.

Take in the sights by land The journey might include a leisurely paddle to the Olympic tower, the finish line for past and future Olympians, or a stopover at Linwood Nature Preserve, a quiet sanctuary for native plants and birds. Paddlers can disembark and stretch their legs on trails at Longwood and Lanier Point Park, and even walk into downtown Gainesville via a 2-mile city trail network beginning at Longwood.

Public restrooms are located at the Olympic Park and Longwood.

Gaines mentioned that campsites would be a nice addition; however there are none currently available at the Gainesville sites.

Putney lauded the Lanier trail’s appeal to beginning and intermediate paddlers who want a

calmer trip than adrenaline-hungry whitewater junkies shooting North Georgia rapids. “There will always be a lot of them,” she said.

However, she noted flatwater paddling is gaining popularity, as evidenced by the prominence of kayaks and canoes in backyards on Longwood Cove and elsewhere on Lanier.

Traversing the lake in a kayak allows a quieter, more intimate inspection of secluded coves and fishing holes than traveling by motor boat.

Somehow propelling a boat with your own power creates a bond between paddler and water, a feeling of fluid oneness that gently ripples with each dip of the paddle. Perhaps that’s why Gaines and Putney care deeply not just for the aesthetics and enjoyment of the Gainesville trail, but also for the quality and longevity of the element under

their boats.

As they approached Longwood Park in the long narrow cove rimmed with boat docks, Gaines and Putney noted sites for Styrofoam and trash pick-up in the next lake clean-up. Gaines observed a steep driveway to a dock where stormwater runoff likely washes sediment into the cove that was dredged years ago. They suggested installing rip rap to stabilize steep clay banks shedding mud into the cove near the park.

As the paddlers eased onto shore next to Longwood’s fishing pier, curious children playing at the park watched as those who arrived by water lugged boats to a trailer hitched to Putney’s vehicle.

“This is the exercise part of paddling,” Putney joked. Shuttles and rentals may be possible in the future as the parks department gauges the demand for additional services.

Upper Lanier Water Trail details Gainesville Parks & Recreation Department plans three programs at lakeside parks on the Gainesville Upper Lanier Water Trail: • Come Try Paddling & Kayak Fishing. For ages 12 and older, 9-11 a.m. May 21 at Longwood Park, 20 Pearl Nix Pkwy.

• Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP 101). Ages 17 and older, 5-7 p.m.

June 6-20, July 11-25 at Holly Park, Old Thompson Bridge Rd. $135 city residents, $180 non-residents. Register by June 3/July 8.

• Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga. Ages 17 and older, 9-11 a.m. June 6, 13, 20; July 11, 18, 25 at Holly Park, Old Thompson Bridge Rd. $45 city residents, $60 non-residents. Register Friday before session.

More info: www.gainesville.org/watertrail, 770-531-2680.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Jon Chytka, commanding officer of the Mobile District, recently presented the Lake Lanier Association with a Certificate of Appreciation for its advocacy work on behalf of Lake Lanier. Executive Director Joanna Cloud accepted the award that singled out the association for its work to address and remove abandoned and derelict docks and vessels. The association recently learned that the Georgia General Assembly approved a $25,000 grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for 2017 that will be earmarked to support the Lake Lanier Association’s abandoned and derelict docks and vessels ongoing work. Late last year, the association was awarded first place in the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation’s Community Greening initiative. For more information or to join the Lake Lanier Association, visit lakelanier.org or call 770-503-7775.

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Letter to the editor

Reporter thanked for coverage Pam Keene, Thank you for the excellent article on the LLA annual meeting in your April edition of Lakeside on Lanier. You certainly captured the salient points we were trying to communicate.

You also got the “big news” right on the abandoned boat funding we are expecting from the state once Gov. Deal approves the 2017 budget.

This shouldn’t surprise anyone because you are always “spot on” when it comes to issues and opportunities involving the Lake Lanier community. Your communication skills have helped the LLA in many ways, both externally and internally.

In fact, your many columns on our abandoned vessel initiative have heightened the attention and accelerated actions on this issue from a variety of sources, including the USACE, GA DNR, state legislators and

county officials. Due to your historical support, we are getting some state funding against our high risk, problematic eyesores.

Additionally, our LLA board has agreed to put resources against removing these safety risks in 2016. We have targeted a long standing, sunken pontoon boat in the Little River area of Gainesville for removal at the expense of the LLA. This is our way of showing an increased commitment to the project and a partnership we are developing with the DNR and the local counties moving forward. More information will be available soon.

Thanks again for all you and Lakeside News do to support the LLA and Lake Lanier community.

Working together, our great Northeast Georgia asset can remain clean, full and safe.

John Barker Lake Lanier Association

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Sounds odd that boats could fly but they have for many years.

Remember Howard Hughes and the “Spruce Goose?” That could be considered the founding concept for this form of water transportation also known as ground effect. It’s called WIG or Wing in Ground and it’s been used since the mid 1960s (www.wigcraft.com).

The Navigation Rules of the Road classify these vessels at the very end of the hierarchy (responsibility) in right of way situations, even lower than Sea Planes. Once reserved for military operations in Littoral Naval Combat or near shore environments, these vessels now are being developed for private and commercial use in a variety of configurations.

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678482-1662.

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

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

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open Wed.-Sun. for lunch & dinner. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-9673775.

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

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Seasonal.

Reopens Mar. 1. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTales LakeLanier. com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon Thurs, closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 4501310; www.skogies.net.

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

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

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/outdoor flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop,

ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

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

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

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available.

5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

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

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

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Lo-

cated on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford. B-3, 770945-8608.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken

saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

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

B-3, 770-945-8787.

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

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

Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-6146871.

Oriental Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m.

4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, 678-288-9050.

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

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.55 On-site eatery: Pig Tales (Seasonal) Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more 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.

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 4/22/16) $3.49; $2.49 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Thurs., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., Sun. Closed Tues./Wed.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

GAINESVILLE MARINA

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

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.59 ((Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare.

Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

HABERSHAM MARINA

Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Mon.-Sun. Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.35 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 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, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery

PORT ROYALE MARINA HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA

Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.25 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA

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

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16): $4.69 premium; $3.59 unleaded; $2.99 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (as of May 15: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-945-1991 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 4/22/16) $3.59 premium; $3.69 diesel

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

Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat./Sun. (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.)

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.39 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill (Seasonal) Menu: Burgers and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA

Hours of operation: Office/Store/ Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; closed Tuesday Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-2450'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock.

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

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.59 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership On-site eatery: Rico’s (Seasonal) Menu: Trolly Cart style dining Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA

Hours of operation: noon to midnight, 7 days a week Phone: 678 304-3157 Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: 89 & 93 octane, w/Valvetech Price of fuel: (as of 4/22/16) $3.50, $3.60 premium On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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Lakeside’s Safety Page A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When/Where: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; May 21 - Lake Lanier Army Corps office; July 16 - Lake Allatoona Army Corps office; August 20 - Lake Lanier Army Corps office • Cost: $20 per student; Reference text is available for an additional $20 • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org Other ASPS Classes • Partner in Command - Saturday, April 2 • 9 am - 2 pm , Carswell Pavilion at University Yacht Club, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 • CPR/AED/First Aid Training - April 16, Troncalli Dealership, 818 Atlanta Hwy., Cumming, GA 30040 Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification - USCGA • Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

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

• When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) May 10, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sept 17, Oct 15 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Family discount - 2 or more members $25 each • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608.

• Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php. Pre-registration required. Contact Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, at 770 833-8935/ flotilla29pe@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, 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, 770-3120989.

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

KEEP SAFE ON THE LAKE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!

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

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

• Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net.

SWIMMING Swim Lessons/ Aquatics Programs Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center • Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

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

• 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.

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. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older.

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus • Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: https://ce.ung.edu/wconnect/ace/, (678) 717-2377 • 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/jawalters/programs/youth-swimming-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.

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 cell phone by calling 770-967-2322.

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

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Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lakke 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 parrk attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lakke 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 lauunching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are availabble 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 lauunching $5 Vehicles $5 Commercial vehicle $20 Pedestrian/bicycle $2 Annual pass $40 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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• Pan Am Continued from Page 16 the festive environment that welcomes athletes.

Some students, primarily student athletes from Brenau and the University of North Georgia, will serve as ambassadors, helping visitors with registration, checkin, and general orientation at the village. Barnett added the university, with its focus on international students and athletics, offers many bi-lingual students, some fluent in Spanish, others in Portuguese, who volunteered to help.

Pan Ams also generated excitement for Brenau staff, including tennis coach Andre Ferreria, from Brazil, and Chef Adrian Bailey. Barnett said the athletes’ table will be set with protein-rich food Bailey prepares from loads of healthy fare shipped in by Aramark, an institutional food service provider. Athletes will ride luxury buses provided by Lula-based Daniel’s Charters to and from Brenau and LLOP.

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In mid-April, Tate O’Rouke, Pan Am volunteer coordinator, reported 248 people had signed up to fill 599 opportunities to help out. Volunteers will direct parking, drive safety boats, operate webcast cameras, run results from the tower, sell refreshments, present bouquets at award ceremonies and perform other tasks that get them up close to potential Olympic contenders.

O’Rouke said about a month before the Games, organizers were in the final stretch filling volunteer positions. “This is an amazing opportunity to showcase the hospitality Gainesville/Hall County and the state of Georgia is known for. We are getting in front of as many people as possible through face to face meetings, target emails and newsletters,” she added.

Among organizations saying they’d help are the local canoe/kayak and rowing clubs plus the Cresswind Community, Coast Guard Auxiliary, The Longstreet Clinic, Northeast

Georgia Health System, Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce, Hall County Rotary, Hall County Jaycees, Gainesville Rotary, Gainesville Kiwanis, Jackson EMC, and Georgia Power.

Some volunteers will get closer to athletes than others in what are probably their most emotional moments. Elementary school girls from Hall County schools will present hand-made victory bouquets to award winners at medal ceremonies at the venue. GH ’96 board member Stacey Dickson, also President of the Lake Lanier CVB, said she easily recruited six flower girls and 13 junior ambassadors.

For their efforts, volunteers receive a t-shirt, tickets to the opening ceremony at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium and a meal if their shift falls during the lunch hour, O’Rouke said.

Volunteers will not be the only ones working. Law enforcement personnel from the city and county, plus officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia DNR, and GBI will patrol the venue, lake, and Brenau area. Bomb sniffing dogs will also be on duty.

Although security of an international event is likely the weightiest consideration for athletes and organizers, the special moments that recognize individual achievements are probably among the most memorable.

Smiling athletes will perhaps shed tears of joy when they accept locally made victory bouquets and medals on an award podium, also hewn by the host city’s people. According to Dickson, volunteers and artists from Gainesville’s Quinlan Visual Arts Center planned to create wingthemed victory bouquets for award winners, who will be awarded medals on a three-piece platform built by Gainesville High School students to replicate the 1996 podium. The medals will feature an LLOP wave motif and etched with the venue’s name.

Deal to speak at event Just as in the Olympics, the Pan Am Games open with a parade of athletes, entertainment, and official welcoming remarks.

Opening ceremony organizers hope to evoke the Deal “Wow!” factor in a quick paced, exciting program that will include

a brief welcome from Gov. Nathan Deal, who formerly lived and practiced law in Gainesville, a concert by Grammy award winner Mike Farris, and eye-popping, but family-friendly, Brazilian dancers.

The ceremony, set for 6 p.m.

May 18 at Bureau’s Pearce Auditorium, is themed “Taste of America” with a Brazilian flavor, according to program organizer Gladys Wyant, executive director of Wyant The Arts Council of Gainesville. Athletes will march into the historic auditorium in a cavalcade of flags accompanied by recorded music from their home country. After remarks from Deal, COPAC officials and local dignitaries, the celebration continues with Farris’s performance sure to feature tunes from his 2015 Best Roots Gospel album and other soul/gospel fusion notes he played at the Gainesville Summer Music Fest last year.

Wyant said she has been booking Brazilian-style dancers from the Atlanta area with advance notice that the Road to Rio through Gainesville won’t have as much skin in the game as Carnival in Rio. She did not have a list of performers by late April, but word was out that one known lo-

cally as “Coco” might make an appearance.

About 100 opening ceremony tickets will be available to the general public through the Olympic venue website. The cost was not available at press time.

GH ’96 officials discussed a

ticket package that would include the reception with Gov. Deal, reserved seat at the ceremony, and 4-day VIP pass to the games.

The games will close with a low key affair at the Olympic park after the final individual awards ceremony May 22.

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Grassy areas are being prepped for the upcoming events at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Community hopes for positive economic impact

By Jane Harrison Local tourism officials have estimated that slightly larger but less prestigious competitions at LLOP have generated just over $1 million in economic impact. What Pan Ams will leave behind monetarily is uncertain, but the infrastructure the games inspired and whatever reputation Lanier garners in their aftermath will remain.

The GH ’96 board expects athletes, spectators and money to spill into downtown Gainesville after competition winds down.

However, a quick survey of a few downtown merchants a month before Pan Ams revealed none even knew about it. There was no buzz on the streets and a call to Main Street Gainesville was not returned. Managers at downtown establishments said a reporter’s

call was the first they’d heard about the Olympic qualifier.

An afternoon manager at Inman Perk coffee house said she’d spread the word. “We’re excited to have a bunch of people coming to Brenau; people will be coming to the square,” she said.

“I haven’t heard anything about it,” said Nick Heckler, owner of Downtown Drafts. “But we’re ready for it,” he added.

GH ’96 officials hope Pan Ams kindle community excitement with a string of events culminating in the venue’s 20th anniversary celebration Aug. 5.

The butterfly garden dedication May 14, Lake Show Concert and community Dragon Boat races June 4 are part of the lead-in to another Brazilian themed party to commemorate the 1996 Olympics, celebrate LLOP’s longevity, and carry a torch toward a bright future.

Gainesville resident Morgan

House knows the Pan Am Games inside and out from the perspective of an Olympic hopeful paddler in 2008 and 2012 and since March 2014 as manager of the venue that launches Olympic dreams. He first ventured there with the ambition of a competitor focused on a single goal; he now attends bridal fairs, speaks to civic clubs, welcomes wake boarders, and screens summer movies in a never ending marathon to expand LLOP’s culture beyond the athletic contest that created it.

He, GH’ 96 Chair Mimi Collins, and others with a vision for LLOP see Pan Ams as a celebration of Lake Lanier’s Olympic legacy and a new starting line for future community involvement at the old lakeside jewel they are burnishing for home folks and all the world to enjoy.

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Wrightsville Beach: A lazy old surfing town with extras An invisible line of transformation seems to capture the spirit of most sojourners as they cross the bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway to enter the historic surfing town of Wrightsville Beach, N.C. This narrow strip of land near Wilmington is known as the forerunner of surfing all along the East Coast and was even named as one of the top surfing towns in the world by National Geographic Magazine. Today, the waves and the surfing are still a draw, but this sleepy little strip along the Atlantic Ocean has much more to offer.

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CLASSIFIEDS BOATS Pontoon for sale: 2007 Bentley pontoon boat 50 HP Mercury motor. Excellent condition. Tan with burgundy top and tan interior. Totally redone 2-13, $11,500 (payoff) call Archie at 678628-6808.

DOCKS Authentic Lake Lanier Map T-Shirts Available Long & Short Sleeve

Lake Lanier Visors - $14

Visit these local ship stores for Lake Lanier Gear: Aqualand, Port Royale, Habersham Marina, Hammonds Fishing Center and The Outside World

24'X 28' single slip (10'X 20') steel/wood dock with upper and lower sun decks & 30' ramp with rails. Lighting on both upper and lower decks. $2000 or best offer. 770-513-0952.

28 X 28 steel/wood dock, single 10 x24 slip. 60’ ramp with electrical. Good condition, $3,000.

770-361-2977.

Dock repairs, dock moving, dock accessories installed. Over 30 years experience. Hendrix Dock Service, 770 403-4899.

Used boat docks. Call 678 450-4212 or check out our news page on our web site at www.amaysingdocks.com.

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House for sale, Flowery Branch, Quailwood subdivision. 4 BR, 4.5/MBR on main, 6,623 square feet finished, 1-plus acre lot w/woods and creek. Send interested inquiries to: 4928 Deer Creek Crt, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming, Come build your dream home on 0.23 acres in Shady Shores. $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

5910 Leaning Rock Pl, Cumming. Fabulous 3BR/3.5BA well maintained, lake view home.

One mile from Tidwell boat ramp and park. $299,900. Call Christy Scally, KW, 404-6602919, www.AgentScally.com.

344 Rainey Dr, Dawsonville. Charming 3BR/3BA craftsman home best of both worlds close to Lake Lanier and mountains on cul-desac. $192,900 Call Christy Scally, KW, 404660-2919, www.AgentScally.com.

PWC LIFTS Drive on PWC lifts, new and used. Wave Armor brand. Hendrix Dock Service, 770 4034899, 770 889-0929.

New and used boat lifts and dock accessories.

AA Dock Supply, 678 807-7777.

SERVICES Pressure wash service specializing in houses, driveways, roofs, decks, pool patios. Licensed and insured. thebestwash. com/770.298.0770.

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• Complete tree service & removal • Landscape installation • Grading • Hauling • Lot clearing • Concrete removal • Lake view enhancement (tree trimming) • Timber or allan block retaining walls • Pathway clearing & maintenance • Timber or block pathway steps • Mulching (red, brown, cypress) • Fill dirt, topsoil, screened topsoil available Licensed & Insured • References Available

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Vesper’s Marine Service 548 Station Trail Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: 678-557-4468 Fax: 770-887-4468

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May 2016

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PAATTSY BAILEY

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Yoour Prreemie Y ier Agent fo for Lake Lanier ’s Fin inest Propert rties

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$735,000 • 2164ElysianCircle.com

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Acreage for Sale $185,000 - $239,000 • Lorimar On The Lake Exceptionally well-maintained duplexes, lake views, good monthly rental amount and long-term tenants.

$1,350,000

$799,900

11.69+/- acres on 8 acre tract on highSuwanee Dam Rd. ly traveled Lanier Potential commer- Islands Parkway cial.

$429,000

$165,000

$49,000

28.759 acres in Flry Br, OWNER FINANCING, 2 creeks, beautiful land.

2.15 acres – Potential commercial lot close to I985 Flry Br exit.

.60 acre Commercial Lot on Phil Neikro Blvd, Flry Br close to I-985.

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$799,000

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$269,000

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