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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Could ACFS group be answer to water wars? The week that Florida Gov. Rick Scott filed suit in U.S. Supreme Court over Georgia’s use of water in the Chattahoochee and Flint system, 56 members of the ACFS governing body, including 14 from Florida, unanimously approved a resolution asking the governor to delay the lawsuit and further legal action. Page 38
Magical Nights of Lights A hint of chill in the air signals one of Lake Lanier’s most popular winter events. Opening mid November, this year’s Magical Nights of Lights offers even more surprises and activities than ever before. Page 2
Vista Verde Ranch No doubt riding and learning about horses and cows is one of the main reasons that people visit dude ranches in Colorado, but Vista Verde Ranch offers so much more. Page 50 Also inside: Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page
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Argentinean urban artist Franco Fasoli, also known as JAZ, puts the finishing touches on a mural at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue tower last month. The painting was part of "The Traveling Show," a public art event in Gainesville. Story and photos, page 44.
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It’s a festive time at this year’s Magical Nights of Lights 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.
By Pamela A. Keene A hint of chill in the air signals one of Lake Lanier’s most popular winter events. Opening in mid November, this year’s Magical Nights of Lights glittering light display and Holiday Village offer fun for the whole family. Magical Nights of Lights will fill the 1,100-acre resort with a holiday fantasyland of sparkling
lights, depicting snow and holiday scenes, vignettes of popular movies and children’s stories, and prancing animals. Holiday Village features Santa and his Elves, carnival rides, holiday shopping and ice skating rink. Magical Nights of Lights opens Friday, Nov. 15, and runs daily through Tuesday, Dec. 31. It
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is $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 6 to 12. Admission to Magical Nights of Lights is $60 per car with up to nine passengers and $90 for passenger vans with up to 19 passengers. Group pricing for buses is also available. MORE INFO: www.lakelanierislands.com
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opens at 4 p.m.; Holiday Village opens at 5 p.m. On selected nights, Legacy Lodge will feature a holiday buffet during Magical Nights of Lights with carved honey-cured turkey breast and cranberry glazed ham as the main attractions. Other entrees will be included on the buffet that will also offer traditional winter fare. Cost
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CED! U D E R Single Slip Dock, 1.36 acres, over 150 ft waterfront, Great renovation with hardwood floors, granite counters, new cabinets. Vehicle trail to dock, 3/2.5, finished terrace. Sold furnished for instant lake living. $389K (Gainesville-Forsyth)
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Single Slip Dock. Furnished bungalow, 3/2, brick & slate floors, easy walk to SS dock. $199K (Gainesville)
BEST BARGAIN on the lake, approved for Double Slip Dock, 2/2, easy walk to dock. Great water view! Golf cart and pontoon boat included $155K (Dawsonville)
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Private, gated on over 2 acres, master on main, secondary bedrooms on terrace. Huge great room, tons of parking space and no HOA. Nice lake views, approved for horses, no dock rights. Reduced - $260K (Gainesville)
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4/2.5, full unfinished basement, nice views, platform dock. 3 sided fireplace, vaulted greatroom, upper loft, master on main. $399K (Cumming)
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Fantastic one of a kind lake lot. Sunset views! Only a few remain. $479K Reduced (Buford)
Fabulous views everyday in beautiful Hidden Harbour w/ Swim/Tennis. Own a special place on the lake. Owner Financing. Deep Water. $399K (Gainesville)
Best lot on the lake, 4 bd/3 bathroom. (Gainesville)
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Sheila Davis
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The Norton Agency 434 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
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$899,000
PERFECT 10! SOUGHT AFTER SOUTH LAKE WATER, LOCATION AND VIEWS! Gentle and private lot with private deep water dock! 2008 Custom craftsman built ranch 4BR/4.5Bs with finished terrace level. Four car garage.Video Tour @ www.5786hiddencoveroad. info FMLS#5187259
ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM DESIGNED LOG HOME ON POINT LOT! WOULD MAKE A GREAT CORP RETREAT OR GET-A-WAY LODGE. Gated, spacious 5BR4B with 2 story vaulted GR, huge stone FP’s, TWIN SLIP DOCK! REDUCED FROM $1,299,000! 6438 CHESLA DR., GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS# 5150233
$995,000
$849,000
EXQUISITE 4 SIDES BRICK RANCH ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL. Private lot w/ S-slip dock in year round deep water. Gated S/D in North Hall. 5BR/4.5B, Study, elevator, terrace level bar and billiards rm, sunroom, 4 FP’s. FMLS# 5207745 Video tour @ www.4436NauticalWay.info
SPECTACULAR HOME WITH THREE LEVELS! Lake Lanier resort living & big enough for all your family and friends. 5BR/6B with three master suites.Twin slip dock in deep water! Video tour @ www.6414chesladrive.info FMLS#5170238
$549,000
$569,000
$479,000
AMAZING OPEN SUNSET VIEWS & GRASS TO WATER FROM THIS UPDATED COTTAGE WITH TWIN SLIP DOCK! 3BR/2B, with sep guest apartment, bonus rm, terrace level game room, two covered porches! 3360 LOOPER LAKE COVE, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5147768
PICTURE PERFECT 4BR/3B RANCH ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL! Great views and easy walk to s-slip dock. Renovated gorgeous home! 2553 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS# 5155438
NEWER 4BR/2.5B LAKE HOME WITH GENTLE WALK TO S-SLIP DOCK! Vaulted GR with rock FP, hardwood flrs, master on main, and full daylight Basement for expansion! 336 TOTO DRIVE, DAWSONVILLE 30534 FMLS#5124866
$625,000
QUAINT SOUTHERN LIVING HOME ON QUIET NORTH END WITH DEEP WATER DOCK! Great views and gentle to the water, this 4BR home features a finished terrace level. 5800 RIDGEWATER CIRCLE, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5150378
$1,850,000
AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ON 9.5 ACRES! Includes a 4BR renovated home, guest house, pavilion and private dock. Approved for 18 lots and 18 boat slips. See video tour @ www.1799ClevelandHwy.info. FMLS# 7046198
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$395,000
PICTURESQUE INCREDIBLE DEEP WATER LOT WITH FANTASTIC YEAR ROUND VIEWS! ENJOY CABIN NOW, OR BUILD! Single slip dock. DEEP water. 9335 LONG HOLLOW, GAINESVILLE, FORSYTH COUNTY 30506 FMLS#4294965
AFFORDABLE LAKE FRONT LIVING IN PRESTIGIOUS GAINESVILLE/NORTH HALL N’HOOD! 5BR’s/3.5B picture perfect brick front home in sought after Mount Vernon Pointe! Finished terrace level with guest suite, ready for second kitchen. Large and private backyard with path to the lake and CORPS frontage for fishing, swimming, kayaking and more!Boat ramp within a mile. 3874 ALEXANDRIA, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5102457 VIRTUALTOUR@ www.Obeo.com/764251
$1,389,000
$695,000
CAPTIVATING 3.5 ACRE ESTATE SITE NEAR CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB AREA WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS & PRIVATE GRANDFATHERED BOATHOUSE. One of the last great lots on Lanier, includes two small cottages. See video tour@ www.1189AntiochCampground.com. FMLS# 5143948
PREMIER TWO ACRE ESTATE LOT IN QUIET ESTABLISHED COUNTRY CLUB AREA WITH PRIVATE TWIN SLIP DEEP WATER DOCK. Adjacent to Lake Lanier estate homes and short drive to Chattahoochee Country Club and golf. 1185 ANTIOCH CAMPGROUND RD, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS#5156265
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The Norton Agency 434 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
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! D L SO INCREDIBLE PRIME LAKE ESTATE ON 6 ACRES WITH POTENTIAL 2ND HOMESITE! TWO DOCK PERMITS. Separate Apt and 6 car garage. Perfect for family compound or retreat. 3633 LOOPER LAKE POINTE, GAINESVILLE FMLS# 4213782
MAGNIFICENT GATED LAKE LANIER ESTATE WITH AMAZING PANORAMIC VIEWS … GAINESVILLE. Situated on 3.38 acres with two private twin slip docks. Three finished levels, with full in-law suite plus one BR guest house. Gunite pool with spacious pool house with outdoor kitchen and fireplace! Five car garage. Two lots and two docks included. Orig price $$4.4M. FMLS#5042958 www.mountvernonroadestate.info
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CAPTIVATING SUNSET VIEWS! LUX SOUTH LAKE LIVING IN SOUGHT AFTER “POINTE SOUTH”! EXQUISITE 5BR LAKE HOME WITH TWIN SLIP DEEP WATER DOCK IN PRIVATE SOUTH LAKE COVE! Three finished levels of luxury living on 1.69 AC spacious lot…great privacy! Video tour @www.5326PointSouthDrive.info. FMLS#5149269
BREATHTAKING PRIVATE 3 ACRE GATED ESTATE WITH NANTUCKET DESIGN, GUEST HOUSE AND TWO DOCKS! AMAZING LONG RANGE VIEWS AND 380 FEET OF SHORELINE! Main house has 4BRs, high end finishes, cedar shake & stone on three finished levels with two covered porches. 5 Car garage. 9055 KNOLL DR, GAINEVILLE 30506 Forsyth county FMLS#5148615
$1,199,000
$989,000 JUST LISTED! FOUR SIDES BRICK LUXURY LAKE HOME WITH THREE FINISHED LEVELS! DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP DOCK. Finished terrace level with mahogany bar, fitness room,
PRESTIGIOUS GATED POINTE WEST WITH SOUTHLAKE SAILING WATERS! FABULOUS SOUTHLAKE VIEWS AND TWIN SLIP PRIVATE DOCK! Corps line almost to water’s edge. Spacious and grand design with main level living and finished terrace level! 4BR/4.5B with top of the line features including two story GR w/ barrel ceiling & stone FP, main level study, all hardwood floors on main, cooks kitchen open to two story keeping room, and terrace level with wet bar, family room w/FP and billiards room. 5660 POINT WEST DRIVE, OAKWOOD 30566 FMLS#5139721
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POINT LOT WITH INCREDIBLE PANORAMIC VIEWS AND NEW DEEP WATER TWIN SLIP PARTY DOCK! Built in 2002 this charming and elegant Cape Cod home has cedar shake and board and batten, two stone FP’s, finished terrace level, master suite on main, 3 screened porches, and firepit. 3991 MOUNT VERNON RD, GAINESVILLE, 30506 FMLS# 5093078
LIVE THE LAKE LIFESTYLE ON PRIVATE PENINSULA LOT WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS, POOL, POOL HOUSE AND TWIN SLIP PARTY DOCK! 5BR, Three finishedl finished levels, two granite kitchens, in-law suite, game room, fitness room and more! Video Tour@ www.2557PemmicanRun.info. FMLS # 5155283
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THE PATTI CHAMBERS TEAM THE LAKE HOME YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF MAY NOW BE AFFORDABLE ... CALL US! $675,000 $499,500
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D L O S WONDERFUL CITY LAKE HOME. Truly one of the most beautiful big water lots on Lanier. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace, family room, LR/DR, gorgeous views. Long driveway offers complete privacy. Covered boat dock. Call Patti.
ENJOY ONE LEVEL CITY LIVING in this very special lake home. 1.75 acres of complete privacy! 9' ceilings, exposed beams, 3 BR/3BAs on main, 2BRs/1BA on terrace level. 3 FPs, screened porch. Very gradual lot & always deep water. Covered boat dock. Call Patti.
$599,000
VERY CLOSE TO THE WATER with 24x24 single slip dock has composite decking. Swim platform and jet ski drive on ramp. Approx 10' deck across back w/covered porch. New roof, new floor covering, hot water heater. Excellent weekender, fishing cabin or homesite.
FABULOUS CITY LAKE HOME w/nice lake view. Situated on 1.448 ac of privacy. Impeccably maintained inside and out. Elevator, study, 2FPs, 5 BR's, lots of natural light, brick exterior, fin terrace level makes a perfect in-law suite w/private driveway. Gorgeous yard, gardening shed or playhouse at rear of property. Dock!
$1,399,000
PERFECT RETREAT ON LAKE LANIER. Always deep water. Just a few steps to the enclosed boat dock which has never been on ground. House is perfectly sited to maximize spectacular water views. Custom built open floor plan with hardwood floors, lg dining rm, kitch, 2 FPs, master on main, screened porch, finished basement w/in law suite, 5BR/4BA. First time on the market. Call for appointment.
$299,000
D E C U RED BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF LAKE LANIER can be enjoyed from virtually every room of this home. The tranquility of this picturesque setting and natural beauty will be unmatched. Finest architectural details. Enjoy the sound of the 100' waterfalls. 2 complete apartments, 3 kitchens, 2 screened porches. Covered boat dock. One of the most beautifully landscaped lots on Lake Lanier! Situated on 1.6 acres.
$329,900
$1,900,000
$395,000
D E C U RED LUXURIOUS 7 ACRE ESTATE. All brick home w/copper roof. Finest materials, superior craftsmanship, custom throughout. Gentle slope to lake. Enclosed boat dock. Call Patti.
$549,000 $450,000
VERY PRIVATE COVE WITH 2 ADJOINING LOTS. Quaint cedar shake lake home on beautiful, level grassed lot. Swim dock in place but a possible upgrade to covered dock. Builder's home. Pine raised panel kitchen cabinets, solid wood doors.
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS FROM ALL ROOMS! Great water and dock with party deck. You must see this completely refurbished lake home! Beautiful kitchen with granite tops and stainless appliances. Screened porch overlooking big water. Super bonus room upstairs, master on main, 2 bedrooms and bath on terrace level plus family/rec room. The perfect lake home and so affordable!
LAKE FRONT TREE HOUSE RETREAT! Private cove with dock. Master on main level with finished terrace level. Call Patti!
$275,000 per lot!
D L O S 2 BEAUTIFUL POINT LAKE LOTS IN NORTH HALL. Dock permit in place. Call Patti!
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Swim/tennis, 3 BR/2 BA, 2 slip party dock, view, drought-proof. $350K
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Long-water views. 6BRs, 6 FP, SS dock, over 400' shoreline. $1.25m
Luxury at water's edge in soughtafter Buford, dbl slp boathouse. $799K
2 masters, stone's throw fm deep wtr, dbl slip party dock. $725K
Waterfront sec. of Chestatee golf comm., lake view, mstr on main. $575K
5BR w/ pool renovated by award-winning designer, great views. $570K
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Close to wtr, scr. porch w/FP, fin. bsmt, custom playhouse. $550K
Short walk to lake, open flr pln, finished bsmt, new roof, high ceil. $549K
Stone gate, 2 story fireplace, artist's built-in cabinetry, upgrades. $525K
Covered SS dock, EASY walk, mstr on main, drought-proof wtr. $525K
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Antique mantel, HW floors, new carpet, easy walk to SS dock on deep wtr. $389K
Spacious 5BR/3BA, cul-de-sac lot, SS pty dock, long views. Vehicle included. $389K
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Fall boating brings fun, cautionary advice while out on the water November can be a great time to take the family and friends out for a day of recreational boating, picnicking, leaf viewing and generally having a great time. Air temperatures are just right to brisk and water temps are still in the moderate range. At the time of the writing of this article, Lake Lanier is slightly above normal pool, a rare occurrence this time of year. While recreational boating slows down during November and December, fishermen and some boaters with heated cabins will still find their way out on the water for a day of relaxation and fun. Boating accident statistics give us a warning, however, about boating during October, November and December. I have access to U.S. Coast Guard boating accident statistics for 2012, and they give us reason to be concerned. Trauma, drowning and hypothermia continue to rank 1, 2 and 3 as causes of death. The highest percentage of accidents resulting in death occurred in October (25 percent), November (22 percent) and December (26 percent). The other nine months ranged from 11 percent to 27 percent (February). Hypothermia is not “freezing
• Avoid situations that promote loss of body heat. Stay dry and out of the cold wind. Roy • Wear your life jacket, since it Crittenden will help keep preserve body heat, and in the event you fall overUSCG board you will be better able to Auxiliary return to the boat. • Proper clothing makes a big difference. Wool clothing is much MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, better than synthetics. • Have a blanket or two on alcrit@mindspring.com, board to warm anyone who may Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info need them, whether or not anyone falls overboard. Remember, too, that there will to death,” nor is it “frostbite,” and probably not be many other it can kill at temperatures well boaters around you during this above freezing. To give you an time of the year, meaning “good idea of how much time you have Samaritans” will be scarce. if you fall overboard when the water temperature drops, consider Should you find yourself in the this: water temperature 50-60 de- position of rescuing someone grees, unconsciousness can occur who possibly is suffering from hypothermia, keep this in mind: in 1-2 hours, death 1-6 hours. If their energy resources are miniwater temperature is 40-50 degrees, unconsciousness can occur mal. Have them do as little as possible to help you in their resin 30-60 minutes, death 1-3 cue. They may deplete what enhours. If you plan to be on the ergy reserves they have left. water this fall and winter, there Hypothermic people have died are things you can do to prevent after rescue because of their exerhypothermia. tion during the rescue. Tips: Fall boating can be a wonder• Try to avoid boating alone. It’s nice to have help in emergen- ful experience, but one needs to exercise caution since the rules cies.
have changed some from summer boating. To learn more about cold weather boating and other important facets of recreational boating, consider taking our one-day “About Boating Safety” course being offered at Lake Lanier from February through October each year. Announcements of our courses are printed in this newspaper and in other lake area newspapers during those months. Please plan to visit our safety
booth at the Atlanta Boat Show January 12-15, 2012. We hope to again be located in the lobby area of the Georgia World Congress Center next to the Coast Guard traveling exhibit, and will have ample free safe boating brochures available. You will also be able to speak with our knowledgeable Auxiliarists on duty should you have questions. Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.
Shore Sweep 2013 a sweeping success
PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Youngsters at Clark's Bridge Park wrestle with a chunk of Styrofoam during Lake Lanier Association's annual Shoresweep last month. Executive director Joanna Cloud said the event was "one of our best yet!" She said volunteers brought 58 large pieces of Styrofoam to Port Royale Marina alone. "We also saw lots of tires, a large tree, a paddle boat, and a porta-potty among the items hauled in," she said. Cloud estimated the effort collected 30 tons of trash by about 1,000 volunteers.
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Classic mid-century modern, this property is one of a kind. Situated on 2.15 acres with unobstructed views over open water and 164 feet of lake frontage, it is located in the desirable country club area of Gainesville, two minutes from Chattahoochee Golf Course. The large 4-side brick home features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a terrace level in-law suite with full kitchen.Water views from most rooms. Driveway down to rare enclosed single slip dock. Great home for entertaining. Storage galore! Spectacular sunsets add an additional WOW factor. $1,490,000 See video & complete photos at www.2445ClubDrive.com
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Cumming Beautiful 4BR Brick Ranch features updated kit w/SS appls, hdwd flrs, vaulted ceilings, mstr BA w/sep shower and tub, full fin terrace level and fncd wooded bkyd. Convenient to Hwy 400. $190,000 Elita Dozier 478-227-6460
Demorest Foreclosure! 5.92 acres w/280’ on the Soquee River. Home needs some finishing and some TLC. Custom cabinets, hdwds, granite counters, vaulted & trey ceilings, elevator to all 3 floors. $499,000 Ronnie Waller 770-86-8637
Cumming Cozy active adult community nestled at the foot of Sawnee Mtn offers this 3BR ranch condo that has been well maintained and freshly painted. All you have to do is move in your furniture. $213,000 Cathy Glover 678-361-6456
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Gainesville Glorious views of Lake Lanier. All your expectations will be met in this completely renovated home featuring gourmet kit, fin terrace level w/2nd kit. Easy walk to shore in big water cove. $669,000 Phil Baraona 678-910-5930
Cumming Impeccable 3BR townhome has been completely repainted. Lg sunny kit, GR, oversized mstr, fin lower level w/BR & BA. Deck views prvt wooded bkyd. Blinds thru-out. Walk to Aquatic center. $129,800 Peg Condon 770-533-2440
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November means it’s time to change strategies By now the torrid and dry days we experienced from August to middle September are a fading memory. Late fall is in full effect. One good thing about our part of the world is that it’s almost never too cold to fish. While things are shutting down up north (until the ice sets up solid, mind you), November can be a great month to enjoy some serious action with bass in this area. Mornings are fine and crisp and air temperatures are often Indian summer perfect from mid-morning through late day. If the weather is overcast and stable, there’s often a huge bonus of stripers schooling on the surface sure to interrupt even die hard bass anglers. In a nutshell, November is a great time to be out on the lake. The colorful fall foliage, even past peak, makes for a fine backdrop no matter how the day goes. While bass are moving progressively deeper with cooling water temperatures, the first half of November can offer some very good fishing opportunities in the shallows as well. This action is all about covering water. Both primary and secondary points in creeks are the most productive targets. Boat docks, blow downs,
in this area, I even painted other 200s in that color with hobby paint. Logic would tell me to try a Tommy baitfish color in most situations Wilkinson but olive would always prove itself. I still sit on a small stockpile. Casting Confidence in what you’re doing Lanier always pays off. As I’ve stated on many other occasions, it’s hard to go wrong with the tried and true submerged tree stumps, and rock Original Shad Rap in sizes five or studded areas in these zones are seven. This plug may have proall forms of cover worth serious duced more for anglers than all attention. The concrete and rip others combined. Whatever you rap around boat ramps can be es- choose, be sure to cast well bepecially productive this time of yond target cover and strive to deyear. In fact, always check these flect the crankbait off these places out. objects whenever possible. The Since we’re trying to cover a one “can’t miss” color here is natlot of water, crankbaits are an ex- ural shad. cellent choice. Mid-depth models Bitsy bugs fool bass are typically the most effective. Bass and jigs go together like Flat sided baits and round bodied biscuits and gravy. Jigs represent models seem to work equally a highly versatile lure category. well. The great equalizer is proba- They’re effective from the shalbly confidence in what you’re lows to the dark depths and boast presenting to the fish. When they a well deserved reputation for were available around here, I fooling heavier fish on the averstocked up on the Bandit 200 in age. Of course, as with any modthe olive color. When it comes to ern lure category, there are visual appeal, this plug is worthy different types of jigs, some of of belonging in the top 10 most which are specialized for certain worthless looking. But, it seems presentations. While most modto have some crazy appeal to els imitate crayfish, others are debass. Before they were available signed to imitate shad and even
bluegill. An added bonus is that they are very snag free thanks to standard weed guards. When you’re casting to the shallows and up to 10 feet deep, tie on a Bitsy Bug in a 1/8th ounce size. This is a very effective diminutive finesse style jig produced by Strike King. It goes without much debate that nearly all jigs are much more effective when paired with trailers. Several brands of mini plastic crayfish trailers work very well with the Bitsy Bug. Remember that a trailer should complement the jig and not overpower it. In our area, the top Bug colors are green pumpkin and watermelon. Lighter jig and trailer combos are best fished on medium action spinning tackle with eight pound test line. This choice facilitates side arm casts that can skip the lure far back under boat docks. While most jigs are crawled slowly along the bottom, there is a different approach. Some are designed to swim along with a slow retrieve. The swimming jigs typically have heads that are much less rounded that conventional types and offer more colors that represent baitfish. They can be presented shallow or deep. Few anglers take advantage of
this specialty lure. That’s something to keep in mind. Later in the month, go with heavier jigs designed for deep water presentations. One staple variety for our area is the soft plastic skirted twin tail grub. These are also known as spider jigs and some still refer to them as Creepy Crawlers (a long since discontinued lure by Zoom Bait Company). These migrated to our area slowly across the country from the western United States some time back. They are highly effective and really shine when rigged on football style lead heads. When picking a lead head, the 3/8th ounce weight is a good rule of thumb unless you’re fishing pretty shallow or over 30 feet deep on a consistent basis. Hot brands include Yamamoto and Chompers. By the way, the action producing tails on these plastics eliminate the need for trailers. Split rings add action No mention of bass fishing in late autumn would be complete without a reference to jigging spoons. Anglers typically love or hate this technique. It involves confidence in your electronics and the discipline to stick with a plan. When you hit it right, the See Fishing, page 11
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Continued from Page 10 results can be just about overwhelming. After that, you love it. Some practice and time devoted to spoon jigging will help you shave a lot of time between those seemingly magic spots. When the fish are really stacked in an area, and bass are predominant, it’s not unusual to catch stripers, crappie, or even the odd walleye or carp. Jigging spoons are ridiculously simple in design. Typically they’re oblong shaped slugs of lead or steel with a treble hook at one end. Normal weights are one half to one ounce. White and silver or all chrome are the only colors you will need. The Flex-It Spoon by Barry’s Bait Company has been immensely popular in our area for the last 18 years or so with good reason. They are compact and a slight bend (keep it very slight) to the body imparts greater action on the fall. Spoons by Hopkins, especially the Shorty 45, are bass catchers of lore. These are expensive to lose however and Strata Spoons seem to fool the fish just as well at a fraction of the price. A couple of modifications will make your spoon fishing more effective. If your lure choice does not come equipped with a split ring at the line tie, add one. You’ll get more action. It’s also worth the time and small expense to replace the typical forged treble hooks with premium wire models. They will turn more strikes into solid hook
ups. Also, when you get snagged, they are much more forgiving and will often bend before the line breaks. Jigging is actually a pretty easy technique. While you can sometimes catch fish as shallow as 25 feet, deep water presentations of 30 to 45 feet are much more typical. Free fallin’ Several situations come to bear for lure presentation. Use your electronics to find the tail end of submerged timber in creeks and coves. These are always worth checking out. If concentrations of baitfish are present, you may have found a hot spot. Points, especially those with sharp drops on the sides are good bets as well. Once again, baitfish will always give any piece of structure a huge edge. I’ve even caught lots of fish in areas that were far from great in terms of structure or cover. Lots of baitfish proved to be the key. Often it pays to slowly idle around and scout with your electronics. If you don’t have the latest high dollar unit, don’t fret. Knowing how to read the unit you own is more important. Good anglers have been using basic depth finders to identify spoon jigging hot spots for decades. I highly recommend using marker buoys to mark high potential targets. Toss these a few yards off to one side for a visual reference. See Fishing, page 12
Lake level: 1071.26 or barely over full pool. Surface Temp: About 70 degrees and dropping with the onset of cold nights and cooler days. Clarity: It’s the same old song. Clear in main lake areas with light color in upper tributaries. Bass fishing has been good. As with last month, a variety of patterns have been producing so it will pay to experiment on any given day. Cranking points with both shallow and deep running plugs has been working. The shallow crankbaits have been producing best very early in the day. Jerkbaits retrieved over points and humps with submerged brush are also accounting for a good bit of action. Don’t worry about the shoreline and concentrate on the cover that you find with electronics. Spider jigs a.k.a. skirted twin tail grubs have also been consistent. Rig these on 3/8th ounce football style heads and cast to the points and underwater humps. Fifteen to 25 foot depths are productive. The drop shot rig is also putting fish in the boat. Smaller finesse style plastics are attracting strikes when used with this presentation. You can also score some strikes by slow rolling the Bite Size Herring or the Snack Size over the same areas. As if this is not enough to make you wonder what to tie on, some topwater activity is occurring as well. Keep an eye out for the surface schoolers through mid-month. Medium size topwaters such as Chug Bugs are excellent picks. Keep one ready at all times. A shakey head rig would probably work too. No wonder we have so many rods and reels! Striper fishing has been fair. The guys who have been catching them have been hitting the creek mouths. Best action is early and late in the day or just about anytime of day during overcast conditions. Some schooling activity has been taking place and these fish will bite a Zara Spook in your favorite baitfish color. If you’re on target quickly with your casts and the Spook fails to get a response switch to a 3/8th ounce bucktail jig in some white variation paired with a fluke style trailer. The Original Fluke and Super Fluke Juniors work well for this application. White Pearl and Albino colors are the standard. Smart anglers are picking up extra linesides by trailing live baits on flat lines trailed about 100 feet behind the boat. When fishing this plug casting/live bait pattern, resist the temptation to put out extra live baits using planer boards. Retrieving two baits is time consuming enough if you’re in a hurry to crank the big engine for a school that’s busting several hundred yards away. If you have another person or two in the boat, everyone should have a pit crew “job” in getting ready for a fast move. The first job for everyone should be donning life vests.
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Youth charities net big returns from Pirates of Lanier Poker Run By Pamela A. Keene Three children’s charities are starting the holiday season with more jingle in their pockets, thanks to the generosity of Lanier Partners of North Georgia and the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run this past summer. Members of the group’s board of directors recently presented checks to the event’s designated charities for a grand total of $140,000. Camp Sunshine received $70,000; Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County was awarded $40,000; and Naval Special Warfare Kids was given $30,000 at the recent check presentation held at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The event’s major sponsor, Dan Jape of Reliable Heating and Air, made the presentations. “We’re speechless. No words can express our gratitude,” said Chief Volunteer Officer/Board President Greg Katulka with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. “We’re ecstatic to be a benefactor of the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. This donation will go a long way to helping the young people in our community and the kids we serve.” In return, representatives of the Boys & Girls Clubs presented
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Lanier Partners board members with copies of actor Denzel Washington’s book, “A Hand to Guide Me,” about his experiences as a youngster in Boys & Girls Clubs. “You know, we’re just a bunch of guys who feel good about what we’ve been able to do for children’s charities,” said Rea Williams, outgoing president of Lanier Partners. The 2013 event raised a total of $230,000. Lanier Partners is already knee-deep in plans for the 2014 Pirates of Lanier Poker Run, scheduled for July 17-20. Reli-
able Heating and Air will again be the presenting sponsor. “Our goal next year is $400,000,” said John Woodruff, incoming president of Lanier Partners. “We’re already accepting reservations and encourage people to register early before we reach our boat limit.” The organization is offering 2013 promotional gear, including T-shirts, for sale on its website. Additionally, it has produced a DVD of the 2013 event.
fine choice for invisibility (if it’s even a factor at those depths) and abrasion resistance. If you’re using spinning tackle, lighten the line to 12 pound test monofilament and use a fluorocarbon leader. You will snag spoons on a regular basis while practicing this technique. Good news is that just about all snags can be freed with several very sharp vertical snaps with slack in the line. A vertical posture to the lure is critical to success in this attempt. Remember this and you’ll save money.
In closing, the days are getting shorter and cooler. Don’t let this changes of seasons keep you off the lake. Late fall is an awesome time to have lots of water to yourself and put a lot of bass in the boat. Until next month, take care and be safe on the lake!
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• Fishing Continued from Page 11 When you’re a little ways off the shore in the chop, it’s easy to lose your target by a few yards. This can make a huge difference in the result. If you’re paranoid about other anglers spotting your blaze orange marker, paint them green. Just remember that they will be easier to forget as you leave an area. In case you have not figured it out by now, jigging a spoon is about as easy as falling off a log. Bottom presentations are the norm. Simply allow your lure to drop to the bottom and give the rod tip a crisp snap of six inches to one foot. Resist the temptation to over work the lure. Allow the spoon to free fall back to the bottom. The really important piece is that the free fall is controlled with no slack in the line. If the line goes unexpectedly slack during this process, set the hook. In some instances, fish hit mostly on the fall, while at other times you may experience more strikes on the lift. Medium heavy tackle is best for spoon fishing. Fourteen pound test fluorocarbon line is a
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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE GH ’96 taking applications for venue manager By Jane Harrison Gainesville Hall ’96 will be taking applications for a venue manager for the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue through the end of November. The position created by the organization to take charge of a multitude of tasks from day-to-day operations to coordinating events is expected to pay an annual salary between $50,000 and $60,000, based on experience. GH ’96 Chair Mimi Collins distributed a three and a half page job description and minimum qualification list to board members at the organization’s Oct. 18 meeting. Hiring of a venue manager was one of the first goals set by the new GH ’96 board, which seeks to develop the Olympic Venue to its full potential. City and county governments pledged a total of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2014 budgets to help finance improvements and hire a manager at the venue that hosted flatwater canoe/kayak and rowing events in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. According to the job description, the manager would be in charge of or assist with facility upkeep, event scheduling, marketing, financial oversight, public relations, and proposals for events. In addition, the manager would act as a liaison between the canoe/kayak and rowing clubs, governmental agencies, and community groups. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and at least four years of facility management experience. Leadership experience at the senior management level is also sought. The board’s recruitment selection committee designed the job description and candidate requirements after reviewing similar positions at other waterfront venues. Collins said the committee is designing a benefit package. She added the manager’s duty description “may change as time goes on.” The position will be posted in local publications and on the GH ’96 website: www.lakelanierolympicvenue.org. Board member Melvin
Cooper suggested it also be advertised in official publications of the Georgia Municipal Association, Association County Commissioners, and state and national recreation organizations. Stacey Dickson suggested postings on Craig’s List and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Business Link. Candidates would be interviewed by Collins and board members Dickson, Phil Sutton, Kevin Seitz, and Ruth Bruner. Although budgeted, the funds that would help pay the manager have not yet been disbursed to GH ’96 by Gainesville and Hall County governments. Both governments are awaiting completion of a service contract outlining the organization’s goals and business plan. Collins reported “a lot of progress” with the document, which she said would be a single agreement with all three entities. John Ferriss, representing Lake Lanier Rowing Club, spoke about upcoming rowing activities, including a throng of collegiate crews planning to head to Lake Lanier for winter and spring break training. Three northern teams plan to head south in January and February; 20 to 25 crews plan practices on Lanier in March. He expects other coaches will be trying to schedule trips as they get crews organized. “We usually try to limit it to 300 to 350 participants on site per week” said Ferriss, of the popular destination for collegiate training. Thousands of high school and college rowers will launch at the John Hunter Regatta in March. The American Collegiate Rowing Association will host its national championship at LLOV in May. Seitz, representing the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, reported the Canadian National Team has contacted the club about holding its team trials at LLOV. The Gainesville site seems to be a favored destination for the Canadian team, which has chosen Lanier for about half a dozen team trials. US Canoe/Kayak plans its 2014 national championship at LLOV July 31-Aug. 2.
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Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: John Ferriss Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas. Calendar of events: Check the LLRC website for events
Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator Brenda Miller, LCKC President Kevin Seitz Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions. Calendar of events: Check the LCKC website for events Venue seats about 2,000 with parking capacity of about 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.
Motors stolen from LCKC coaching boats Originally published online 10/16/2013
By Jane Harrison The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club had to adjust its finances a bit to replace motors stolen from three of its coaching boats Oct. 13 or 14. The club purchased new motors a day after Morgan House, Youth Special Development Squad coach, discovered the motors were missing. The stolen motors, purchased six months to a year ago, were valued at slightly more than $2,000 each. They were taken some time between 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, and 6 a.m. Monday, said LCKC President David Haack. The coaches’ jon boats were moored at LCKC docks at the Lanier Olympic Venue on Clarks Bridge Road. House contacted the Hall County Sheriff’s Department after he found the motors were gone prior to morning practice. The coaches use the boats to escort young team members in their training sessions and regattas. “They are important for the safety of the kids. They are essential ingredients” when kids are out
on the water, Haack said. He added the unexpected expense of buying replacement motors created some degree of financial hardship as the club shuffled the balance sheet to buy them. The club got the replacement motors in time to resume regular practice sessions and use in the Oct. 28 Halloween Howl Regatta, a small holiday themed LCKC event the kids enjoy each year. Haack said this is the first time thieves have targeted the boats. Hall County Deputy Chad Mann said boat motor thefts are rare in Hall County. “This is the first I’ve heard of it,” he said. It was not known if the thieves accessed the docks by water or land, Mann said. LCKC provided investigators with vehicle identification numbers which can be used to trace the motors if they are resold. Mann speculated the motors could be pawned, sold for scrap or reused. No arrests had been made as of Oct. 16. Haack said the club is “going to have to be a little more cautious” with equipment kept at the venue.
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Endurance athletes swim 6.4 miles Bridge 2 Bridge By Jane Harrison Eight endurance athletes have a new perspective on Lake Lanier after swimming 6.4 miles from the Dawsonville Highway bridge to Brown’s Bridge last month. “The entire event gave new meaning to a lake I have spent my entire life in, on and living around. It was a thrill to think, after completion, about the sheer distance,” said Jefferson native Eric Taylor. He experienced the journey between the bridges as few do, stroke by stroke. The 34-year-old triathlete and distance running coach organized the Bridge 2 Bridge swim along with Blaire Bachman, head swim coach at Brenau University, as part of a long range plan to swim the 21-mile English Channel. After finding few open water swim events in the area, they devised their own. “This was the first of many cold water distance swims that will be necessary to attain that goal,” Taylor said. Six other athletes, endurance swimmers and Ironman triathletes ranging in age from their mid-20s to early 60s, waded in with them the morning of Oct. 13 near the big green bridge on Ga. 53 over the Chestatee River. Ginny Crum-
ley, Ken Robinson, Thomas Odom, Joy Kohler, Mark Stautberg, and David Morgan, all Lake Lanier area residents, set off on a clear 58 degree morning for what would be the longest swim most had undertaken. Five hours later they passed around a bottle of champagne on a little beach just south of Browns Bridge. Bachman, who grew up on Lake Lanier near the Olympic Venue, reached Browns Bridge in 2 hours, 53 minutes. The open water feat took her outside her familiar realm of the pool into the deep blue rocked with big boats cruising near the finish line on a sunny Sunday morning. “Open water is both a physical and mental challenge, it causes you to push yourself to limits maybe you thought you couldn't exceed,” Bachman said. The Brenau coach said she and Taylor plotted Bridge 2 Bridge in May, months before former Olympic swimmer Diana Nyad completed her historic swim from Cuba to Key West. “She is inspirational,” said Bachman, whose Lanier trip is likely to inspire her Brenau Tigers competing in NAIA meets. The Bridge 2 Bridge swim-
mers are among several others who set extreme goals on the north Georgia lake. One was Buford swimmer Chris Shoup who swam 43.3 miles round trip between Buford Dam and Thompson Bridge in June 2012. Like Shoup, most swimmers in the early Autumn event were accompanied by a support kayak or motor boat with friends who made sure captains spotted their swimmers. “Boat traffic was light until the swimmers approached Browns Bridge where they encountered some large cruisers and cigarette type boats creating some fun wakes to navigate through,” said Gainesville triathlete and Brenau assistant swim coach Jack Haire, who accompanied Bachman in a pontoon boat and swam alongside her for two 40-minute segments. Ironmen triathletes Crumley and Robinson originally intended to do the event as a relay, taking turns kayaking and swimming. “Then we said, “Why not just try it,” Crumley related. “It was fun … a different type of challenge,” said the finisher of 14 Ironmen who completed a double Ironman in March. She said that unlike her
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Time to get ready for the boat shows Boating season is over. I hope you have winterized your boat so you won’t have problems next spring. Now it’s time to get Christmas presents for Captain and crew and get ready for boat shows. The shows will have many new models next year because the boating industry will finish the year 5 percent ahead of last year. Some new models have already been announced. On the entry level models, there are bowriders and center consoles from 16’ to 24’ with 80-150 hp outboards. These make great boats to start family boating on a budget. Check out Bay Liner, Glastron and Sea Ray. In the ski-wake board category Master Craft has a new model with special options. I’m sure Correct-Craft’s Ski-Nautique will have a model equal to the competition and will satisfy skiers and wake board enthusiasts. Another type of boat that is becoming popular is a tugboat type, no frills yacht powered by a single diesel with thrusters for ease of operation. They go from 24’ to 40’ depending on how many crew members you have. These type boats would be great for leisurely cruising or the great loop trip. Another model that is increasing in popularity is the down east or lobster boats. Most are powered by single diesel engines with thrusters, some of the smaller ones (22’ to 27’) by outboard motors. Check out the builder Eastern Boats. To my surprise and I’m certain to a lot of people in the industry, large yacht builders have built spec-yachts for the Fort Lauderdale and Miami boat shows. In fact you might have seen Sea Ray’s two page ad that says the company will introduce a 51’ yacht at the Fort Lauderdale show and 61’ at the Miami show. Meanwhile Bertram has a full page ad urging you to get in line so you can have your 60’ convertible yacht built. Advertising big ticket yachts like this and building them for showing at the boat shows tells me next boating season will be one of the best in recent years. I haven’t heard about any new houseboats as yet, but I’ll bet there will be some with small diesel power which will be much more economical than the popular 454 C.I. engines that powers many houseboats. Lets hope we have great weather and safe boating in 2014. Setting records We usually think about records
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being set or trying to set them, with the younger folks. Well, two mature adults (notice I didn’t say senior citizens), are showing the young crowd how it’s done. Diana Nyad swam the 112 miles from Cuba to Key West. She did this without a shark cage. Her first attempt was in 1978, she said her fifth and successful crossing would be her final. During her 53 hours crossing she fought waves, currents, and jellyfish stings. When she walked on to the beach at Key West she relayed theses quotes to the crowd: “Never, ever give up;” “You are never too old to chase a dream;” and “Swimming may appear a solitary sport, but it takes a team.” I bet her trainer is in demand. To prove her achievement wasn’t a fluke, several weeks later she swam for 48 hours in a pool in New York City for a worthy cause. Oh, by the way, Diana Nyad is 64 years young. We mentioned Stanley Paris in one of our last columns and his plan to solo navigate the world. He wants to beat Dodge Morgan’s record of 155 days he made on the yacht “American Promise” in 1986 at 55 years of age. Paris’s Farr design built by well-known shipwright Lyman Morse of Thomaston, Maine. It is 63’ and named “Kiwi Spirit.” The boat is designed for speed, sea kindliness, safety and ease of handling for the solo run. His record attempt will start and finish in Bermuda, the same as Dodge Morgan’s attempt. He expects to start in November and his trip will take him around the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn. He thinks he can accomplish a record in 120 days. He has circumnavigated previously and competed in many ocean races. He feels he’s in top shape having competed in Iron Man Contests and practicing good physical therapy. Oh and by the way he is 76 years young. We congratulate Diana Nyad for her record and wish Stanley Paris fair winds and following seas in his record attempt. Gifts for the boater If you have kayak enthusiasts, the Hobie Mirage Sport could be for you. It’s great for exploring,
fishing, or even sailing. Features include Hobie’s Mirage drive pedal propulsion system, two built in rod holders, a retractable rudder, and a Lowrance ready system for installing electronics. It’s 9’7” long, weighs 63 pounds and costs $1,799. Info: www.hobicat.com. Spare air is a 48 liter emergency scuba oxygen canister; the same that was used in the America’s Cup in case of capsizing. It’s great to check for hull damage or put in ditch bags for emergencies. Cost is $300. Info: www.spareair.com What does your boat need? Here are some suggestions you might want to check. How about a new anchor and rode, PFDs, fenders, extra lines, flash lights, fire extinguishers or first aid kits. You might want a hand held radio/GPS for you Captain. Check your marina store for bargains or West Marine. America’s Cup wrapup It didn’t look like it could be done, and odds were against the Oracle team that started two races in the hole due to a penalty assessed for something they did last year on another boat. With all this against them it got down to one race to go with the Emirates New Zealand challenger. Then Oracle got hot and won all the races needed to win the Cup. This race will go down as one of the greatest come backs of all time. New Zealand had been so far ahead that interest in the race had fallen and it would have become a flop, but Oracle’s wins changed that perception on a daily basis. Shortly after the Cup activities were over an Australian vintner, Bob Oatley and the Hamilton Island Yacht Club launched an official challenge for the next America’s Cup. So the next Cup challenge will take place again in San Francisco where the defender’s yacht club is located. I would assume Emirates New Zealand will be back since they came within one race of winning the Cup. The Luna Rossa team that Emirates beat in the Louis Vitton Cup in order to challenge Oracle has not indicated they will be back, but I’d bet they will be. Nothing has been heard from the Artemis team, but I would not be surprised if they re-group and come back. I look for six or seven teams challenging Oracle for the Cup next time. The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup was also part of the races held at the Cup site. Ten national teams of sailors 19 to 24 years of
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Yes, it was a typical October for Georgia October certainly lived up to its expectations. Our summer humidity moved out. Temps for the most part, were typically cool, and we did not see a lot of rain. I was concerned about Tropical Storm Karen in early October, not so much from the wind, but from the heavy rains tropical systems could potentially bring. With our moist soil from the summer rains, a heavy rain-maker could have caused some serious issues. Fortunately, after states of emergency were declared from Louisiana to Alabama, hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on moving boats inland, and the news media outlets just about calling it the storm of the century, Tropical Storm Karen only brought a few rain showers to the gulf coast with winds in 20 mph range. I certainly loved the kind of weather we had during October. However, I also know October is the calm before the storm. November is a month of transition. Winter weather patterns begin to become more defined. Cold fronts continue to get stronger and more frequent. It is time for the autumn weather wars to begin, the time for air masses to collide. The battle ground this month is the Southeast. During the month of November we often see lines of storms developing ahead of approaching cold fronts. Most of us know these as squall lines. They are in fact, what we call a QLCS or quasi-linear convective system. They are powerful, often containing “bow echoes,” which indicate strong straight line winds. On occasion, when we get enough wind
shear (changing wind speed or direction with height) we will get a torGlenn nado spinning up on the Burns leading edge of the bow echo. They are exLanier tremely difficult to find Outlook because they are very small. They do however create powerful winds of more than 100 miles per hour. These systems will often cross states ahead of a cold front and are easily tracked by our radar. Fortunately, with the new technology we have, we can spot the rotation much better. Even without a tornado, winds can reach 70 mph in the bow echo straight line wind area. These are dangerous thunderstorms. Be aware November can produce the kind of storms we see in the spring. With that being said, November certainly has its fair share of magnificent weather days. It will be getting colder and on average, our first frosts and freezing temperatures can be expected during the first couple of weeks of the month. I know you all want to know if it will be a cold winter. I wish I could answer that right now. However, as I mentioned, weather patterns are just now taking shape for the winter. The Climate Prediction Center gives us, once again, a 50-50 chance of above or below average temperatures and rainfall this winter. We don’t have an El Nino or a La Nina right now. When those conditions exist it makes winter weather predictions much easier. We are currently in a neutral pattern, which tends to complicate things. You may recall last spring when all the tropical weather experts were saying how
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bad the hurricane season was going to be. As it turned out, the tropics were as quiet as Lake Lanier during as ice storm! If you would like my humble opinion, I think the western United States will be warmer than average while we here in the Southeast enjoy a good old-fashion, normal Georgia winter with occasional cold fronts, a cou-
ple of days of flurries or snow showers, and no doubt a few days of sunshine and 70s thrown in from time to time. No matter how it turns out, I wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving and a great November. Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
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South Florida transplants living the ‘Lanier Life’ By Pamela A. Keene Two guys from South Florida have transferred their love of the “Salt Life” to Lake Lanier. Brothers Ryan and Kyle Hewitt kept seeing Salt Life T-shirts around Lanier and figured, “Why not give Lake Lanier’s lifestyle its own name?” “You guys are lucky here, that you can swim, boat and fish in your lake,” Ryan said. “We certainly can’t do that in the Florida lakes because there are alligators, crocodiles and water moccasins in our lakes in Florida. When Kyle and I came up here we fell in love with the place and this is our way of spreading the word.” The brothers live close to Gainesville Marina and met the owners of Skogies last summer. It became the first retail sales location for their “Lanier Life” Tshirts. Featuring an outline of Lake Lanier and the stylized words “Lanier Life,” the shirts are available in several colors for adults and youth. So far, they’ve ordered more than 1,000. “We’re going around to festivals and events around the lake to sell them,” Ryan said. “We’re also creating an online store in time for Christmas, we hope.” Ryan and his wife Martina and their two children now live in the Lake Lanier area. She’s a school teacher and he’s
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On-board guests can be fun if prepped in advance Bob and Carolyn Wilson, aboard Sea Island Girl, continue Lakeside's long running series of cruising adventures which began in the mid-1990s. To date we've had the Johnston family, Jean and Bill Bayman, and Mechelle and Bill Cooksey all contribute to the series. Bob and Carolyn boated on Lake Lanier until leaving for their adventure in 2002. When it comes to living aboard a boat, let’s just say it is not for everybody. The quarters can be too tight for some and the rocking motion can be quiet disconcerting for others. I guess that is why we have concluded that Sea Island Girl was meant to accommodate eight guests for happy hour and up to six for dinner. We often joke about sleeping arrangements, saying that she can only sleep two (plus our two dogs). To some, especially our family and closest friends, this may seem a bit harsh. Nevertheless, there is sound reasoning and experience to support our logic. Having overnight guests aboard can sometimes become a challenge. Just because someone is a long-time friend does not
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make them a good bedfellow. We all have our quirks and habits with which we are quite comfortable, but at times these can be troubling for others. My morning routine is not that unusual. I go to bed earlier than most and usually rise around five or six in the morning. I fix my coffee and enjoy watching the morning news on TV. However, when guests are aboard, the sound of someone moving about the boat, or the volume of the television can waken a light sleeper. Another example would be if our guests partied a little too late for our tastes, and we had an early departure and a lengthy journey the next morning. There are many other scenarios, all of which suggest the importance of choosing your overnight guests carefully.
Anytime guests are invited aboard a number of parameters must be set. First, there is only one captain on board who has the responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew. He, or she, has the final word. Secondly, it is best if all guests are familiar with the proper operation of certain onboard equipment, especially the head. And finally, guests should only participate in any boat handling chores when requested to do so by the Captain, and only when they fully understand what is expected of them. During our travels we have seen multiple problems arise when these guidelines are not made clear. An overly zealous guest, wanting to do his part, pumped diesel fuel into a water tank. Another tossed a dock line to a dock hand without securing the other end which contributed to the boat making a hard landing and subsequent hull damage. Alcohol often plays a role in causing most accidents and drownings, especially when the intake is not monitored carefully. When we have guests aboard we typically provide them with
certain guidelines in advance i.e. itinerary, use a soft sided bag to carry clothing, and wear boating shoes, not black high heels. Upon their arrival we will provide them with a tour of the boat to point out certain features that will make their stay more comfortable and instruct them on donning a lifejacket and the use of other safety equipment. In most instances, they have questions which we find best to address before setting off. As most everyone wants to help out it is fun for them to take them helm for a while, and when conditions warrant we give them an opportunity. Based upon our experience, we prefer to handle the docking and maneuvering of Sea Island Girl ourselves, mainly because we have developed a routine and have been successful.
Occasionally we will have an experienced guests assist. We find that even the most novice guest can enjoy a few days on the water when they fully understand and follow a few simple guidelines. Some of them have gone on to buy a boat of their own and with the help of a few pointers that we passed along, are having on-board guests of their own. We have determined that some of our happier days on the water have been with guests with similar boating experience. They understand most aspects of boat handling, and to us it is comforting to just sit back and enjoy being on your boat, with someone else at the wheel. - Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson
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mas in downtown Dahlonega square. Event features Lighting of the Square, parade with Santa and other holiday events daily through December including caroling, entertainment, wine sampling and live theater events. Info: 706-864-3513; dahlonega.org. Dec. 1-31 – Christmas In Cornelia, Holiday Light Spectacular in Cornelia City Park. Nightly until 11 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 – Jefferson’s Downtown in December and Christmas Parade on Main Street. The parade held on Dec. 7. Info: 706347-5714; 706-215-3345. Dec. 6-15 – “A Christmas Carol” presented by Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. Times: 7:30 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $15, adults, $8 children and full-time students. Info: 706839-1315; habershamtheater.org. Dec. 7 – Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival held 3-8 p.m. in downtown Cleveland featuring carols, kids activities, arts & crafts and food vendors. Info: 706-865-5356; whitecountychamber.org. Brenau College Thru Nov. 3 – “Sapelo Sojourn” exhibit held in Sellars Gallery. Free. Nov. 4 – Gospel Choir to be presented in Pearce Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Join the Brenau University Gospel Choir and Director Portia Burns for “music heard not with the ears!” Free. Info: 770-538-4764. Nov. 12-Dec. 1 – Juried Student Design Exhibition held in Presidents Gallery, 200 Blvd. Gainesville. Opening reception held 5:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 14. Info: 770-534-6163. Nov. 25 – A Ceremony of Carols presented
at 7:30 p.m. at the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre. Brenau University’s Spectrum Singers and Vocal Chamber Ensemble present a holiday concert including A Ceremony of Carols in honor of Benjamin Britten’s centennial year. Free. Info: 770-538-4764. Thru Dec. 15 – “More” exhibit in Sellars Gallery in the Simmons Visual Arts Center, free. Opening reception to be held Sept. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Thru Feb. 2 – “Passages” exhibit displayed
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Could ACFS group be the solution to tri-state water wars? 56-member body makes progress by mandating unanimous votes to approve actions By Jane Harrison or more than 20 years the waters from three rivers have rolled through Georgia, Alabama and Florida carrying a chorus of politicians croaking battle songs from Southern river banks to the U.S. Supreme Court. While governors’ official lyrics resound with the words “fight” and “frivolous” in the latest stanza of a dissonant water wars cacophony, a collection of independent voices is tuning up a difficult harmony invoking the sounds of science, consensus, and lasting resolution. Although little heard amidst the public clash of legal armor, the ACF Stakeholders (ACFS) have brought water users from each state to the table since 2009 to work toward a data driven plan to share the water from the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint river basins. Lake Lanier is the major reservoir on the system that flows from the mountains of North Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. Florida governor silent The week that Florida Gov. Rick Scott filed suit in U.S.
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the economic future of Apalachicola, which needs freshwater flow from Georgia rivers to nourish the oyster industry. The lawsuit is “targeted to one thing, the future of Apalachicola,” Scott said in an official statement. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal fired off an official statement of his own, calling the action a “frivolous waste of time and money” that neglected Georgia’s attempts to reach an agreement. ‘No comment’ from government No official from either state – governors, attorney generals, or environmental protection directors – would speak to Lakeside about the litigation or the ACFS resolution. Nor would they respond to inquires about their familiarity with ACFS, an organization of tri-state stakeholders whose efforts to work together offer stark contrast to litigious warring of politicians. Betty Webb, administrator of the city at the center of the lawsuit, was among those who voted to request legal action be put on hold until ACFS could complete research on a Sustainable Water Management Project (SWMP).
She and other ACFS board members from the Apalachicola region declined to comment on what was described as a tense session during the ACFS quarterly meeting at Unicoi State Park. “To say that the lawsuit creates tension is certainly an understatement,” said Wilton Rooks, an ACFS executive board member who also serves as vice-president of the Lake Lanier Association. He said the fact that all ACFS members – local government officials, power producers, farmers and oystermen, manufacturers and conservationists – approved the resolution is a “fairly significant step.” Must be unanimous vote “Everybody has to agree 100 percent,” Rooks said of the ACFS rule that respects each individual’s right to a good night’s sleep after a vote. The group “functions under the rule that any action could be stopped by just one member in the 56 saying ‘I can’t live with this decision,’ ” Turner said. ACFS negotiations can hinge on compromise, even sacrifice, in an effort to reach consensus. They have found their way to
agreement on difficult decisions through guidance by the ACFS administrator, who is a staff member at Albany State University, and a Washington, D.C. based public policy dispute resolution organization. Rooks indicated the group navigated toward consensus on the resolution after weathering the first reactions of some calling for immediate withdrawal of the lawsuit. Instead, they agreed to request that the Florida governor take a look at the scientific model for sharing the water, due by June 2014, and then decide whether to continue legal action. “We firmly believe that any solution to this dispute will happen in a conference room, not a court room, and will rely on scientific data rather than legal debates,” Turner said via email. He added the organization raised about $1.5 million of non-governmental funds to perform a scientific model of the entire river system. “Through the consensus based process we have compiled more than 1,000 pages of data and documents about the ACF basin and See Water, page 44
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Bicycle bill withdrawn after heated public hearing By Jane Harrison State Rep. Carl Rogers said he expected a large turnout for a hearing he scheduled on a bill that would have required registration tags on bicycles and restricted cycling in Georgia. But, what the Gainesville legislator did not expect was the near silence from area residents whose complaints about cyclists led him to file the bill last spring. Rogers announced he would withdraw House Bill 689 after more than 300 people, predominately cyclists, packed the Hall County Commission Room Oct. 7 in an occasionally revved up hearing with security on hand. Only four of about 40 speakers voiced support of the bill which was run down by cyclists passionate about their sport, Tea Party conservatives who railed it as government over reach, and tourism agents who said it threatened local economies and could even curtail visits from cyclists to Lake Lanier. Cyclists from around north Georgia and metro Atlanta rallied to vehemently protest the bill that would have required a $15 annual or $48 permanent registration fee and a tag on every bicycle riding
public roads. It would have also restricted cyclists riding in groups to single-file lines of four riders spaced four feet apart and put 50 feet between each line of cyclists. Additionally, it would have given state and local governments authority to close roads to cyclists and set times for cycling. Rogers said he intended the bill to address safety concerns reflected in more than 200 messages in two years from cyclists, motorists and property owners. It sat quietly in the House hopper for six months until an Atlanta radio station put it on the airwaves. The bills’ sponsor said his phone line and email in-box lit up for two weeks as word spread. He said he called the public hearing to bring all sides to the table and “find out what you need.” Lee Hawkins and Emory Dunahoo, both from Hall County, co-signed the proposed legislation and listened with Rogers to a hailstorm of criticism spewed forth from opponents in an atmosphere of strained civility. Rogers asked marshals to escort Cumming cyclist Robert Wilhite from the room after his turn at the microphone extended several minutes beyond the pre-
scribed three minute limit. Wilhite, who said, among other things, that the bill would put tags on kids’ bikes, mount a physical hazard on bike frames, and pose a “direct violation to a free society,” left the room without incident as marshals walked him out. An attendee yelled, “Tyranny!” and others hollered for the congressmen to answer Wilhite’s questions. The tense situation provoked some cyclists to later heckle the few speakers who supported the bill. Pam Miller, of Lula, the first to comment, did not endure the interruptions that spiked the speech of bill supporters after Wilhite’s exit. The hilly, curvy roads in northern Hall County are “not designed for cyclists,” she said, adding that more than ounce she’s rounded a curve and nearly hit a cyclist stopped in the road. Cyclists directed ire at Jim Syfan, whom Atlanta media reported had contributed money to the bill’s sponsors. Syfan admitted being “a little nervous” as he apologized for “offending any one in any way.” He said he had given several hundred dollars to the representatives’ campaigns over many years and had donated
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more than $2,000 to Senator Casey Cagle, an avid bicyclist from Hall County. Syfan said he often sits and talks with cyclists who bike near his home on Clarks Bridge Road. “I don’t know how I’ve become the whipping boy for all this.” He said “It’s stressful” getting behind cyclists on the narrow road. Most are polite, he added, but he’s experienced dangerous encounters. “I can’t for the life of me figure out what’s got you guys so upset about registering your bikes,” he said. Clermont resident Calvin Stewart said he was “putting himself out to speak for all the folks who haven’t shown up tonight.” He said area motorists “just want to get where we’re going … on time” and are tired of driving white knuckled and cursing while cyclists ride “chit chatting” side by side on local roads. Many bikers described their activity as did Gainesville rider Jack Griffeth. “It’s not just something we do. It’s not just a casual activity. It’s our lives, a part of us,” said the cyclist who bikes 3,000 to 5,000 miles annually and loves the hills and curves of North Hall. He voiced strong ob-
jections to the bill, which he labeled as antagonistic to motorists and cyclists. He said the proposed legislation offered a “knee jerk reaction” to complaints rather than a realistic approach to improving bicycle safety. Wider road shoulders and maintained bike lanes would help, he said, as would enforcement of the existing law that requires motorists to allow three feet between their vehicle and a bicycle when passing. Several cyclists said law officers seemed unaware of the “three feet law” when they told them about cars whizzing close to their handlebars. Griffeth also admonished cyclists to ride safely by signaling turns, attaching lights, and wearing bright clothing. Rather than legislation, education through cycling clubs, businesses and community groups can create a safer environment for cyclists and motorists, he said. Robert Fitzpatrick, an officer of the Lanier Tea Party Patriots, said he approached the bill “from the perspective of liberty and the unalienable right to go where we want to go.” Fitzpatrick, who is not a cyclist, said the bill is an See Bikes, page 49
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Outdoor Activity Calendar See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities.
ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, see www.isicycling.com. Hiking to See Georgia Trail Series, Gainesville. Meet at civic center for van travel to 4.8 mile hike at Desoto Falls, 8 a.m. Nov. 2, 830 Green St. $5 city resident, $7.50 non-residents. www.gainesville.org/recreation, 7760531-2680. Tour de Tugaloo, Toccoa. Century, metric century, 42, 22 mile bicycle rides, plus 5 mile family ride, SAG stops, SAG wagon; 100 mile 9 a.m., others 10 a.m. Nov. 2, Yonah Dam Park, Yonah Dam Rd. $30, $25 no shirt option by Oct. 23, $35/$30 after. www.tourdetugaloo.com. HemlockFest, Dahlonega. Music by 19 bands & entertainers, educational programs, camping, arts, canoeing and more with proceeds going toward saving hemlock trees, Nov. 1-3, 396 Starbridge Rd. $10-$25, camping extra. www.hemlockfest.org, 706-8675157. Haunted Hayrides, Halloween Family Fun, Dawsonville. Hayrides, games, crafts, snacks, trick or treating 5-10 p.m. Nov.1-2, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road. $5 individual or $20 family of 5, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 344-1500. Don Carter State Park Trashapalooza, Gainesville. Trash pick-up by canoe/kayak along shore of new state park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 2, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Lunch, camping, T-shirt provided. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org/DonCarter. Ghost Chicken 5K, Dawsonville. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Silver City Baptist Church, 6170 Jewell Bennett Rd. $35. www.fivestarntp.com. Elachee Trick or Trek Trail Runs, Gainesville. 5K, 10K, half-marathon runs in Chicopee Woods; run in costume, collect treats, win a prize, 10 a.m. Nov. 2, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2123 Elachee Dr. $20/$25/$30, $2 student discount. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org, www.active.com. Make Your Own Basket, Helen. Make a bean pot basket with Black Mountain Crafts 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 2, Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Registration required. All materials included $45; $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087. First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist led hikes focuses on “Signs of Winter” in Chicopee Woods 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to Elachee members and children younger than 3. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976. Lanier Under the Lights 5K, Buford. Two race dates: 5:45 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 700 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $40. www.underthelights5k.com, www.active.com. Paws for Diabetics 5K, Buford. 9 a.m. Nov. 9, Buford Community Center Amphitheatre, 395 East Main St. $35 adults, $27 children. www.active.com. Who Gives a Hoot? Owl Show, Dawsonville. Watch and learn about owls, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 9-30, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5
LAKESIDE 43 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 344-1500. Run for A Reason Jingle Jog, Braselton. 5K/ 1-mile 9 a.m. Nov. 9, Braselton Park, Harrison St. $20 early, $25 race day. www.runnersfit.com., ktsolis@bellsouth.com. Land Navigation at Buck Shoals, Helen. Two part series on using a compass and map 10 a.m. Nov. 9 & 16, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register in advance. $60 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087. Brenau Masters Swim Team, Gainesville. Practice and competitive program for masters swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 6-7 a.m. Brenau University Natatorium, Washington/Prior St. $60 month. (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu. Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. Bring water, lunch and gloves for trail maintenance work, tools provided, ages 18 and older, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. Nov. 9, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976. Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 57 p.m. Nov. 9, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12, free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976. Dingo Cross & Swap Meet, Alto. Cyclocross races, swap meet, Nov. 9-10, Hayes Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Baldwin, 3656 Hwy 365. Swap meet free, race registration $10-$30. www.feedyourdingo.com. R3 5K, Cleveland. 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Mossy Creek United Methodist Church, 2154 Post Rd. $20. www.active.com. Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16; 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17; 6:30-8:30 Nov. 18, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 754-7981. Dog Jog 5K & Cat Nap, Cumming. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 16, Petco, 2345 Marketplace Blvd. $25 early, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Girls on the Run 5K, Cumming. 9 a.m. Nov. 16, Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. $22. www.fivestarntp.com. Faithfully Fit 5K, Gainesville. 7:45 a.m. Nov. 16, Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Rd. $25 individual, $50 family of 5, $5 kids’ fun run. www.active.com, www.lakewoodlife.org. Five Points Challenge 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. Nov. 16, Winderemere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Dr. $30 early, $35 race day. www.active.com, www.reapingnature.org. Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run, Cumming. 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Matt Elementary School, 7455 Wallace Tatum Rd. $25, $20 Matt students. www.fivestarntp.com, www.active.com. Ruckus Atlanta, Buford. Obstacle course
race for teams and individuals, waves start at 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Nov. 16, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 700 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $75 teams, $20 mini course for individuals, $10 spectators. www.active.com. Jingle Mingle, Gainesville. Music, Santa visit, shopping, lighting of the Big Chicken, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Downtown Gainesville Square. www.gainesville.org. Runaway Hunger 5K/Fun Run, Gainesville. 2 p.m./3 p.m. Nov. 23, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $25/$10. www.runnersfit.com. Hiking to See Georgia Trail Series, Gainesville. Travel by van to hike moderate 4.8 mile Stone Mountain Top Trail, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. $5 city resident, $7.50 non-residents. Register by Nov. 21. www.gainesville.org/recreation, 7760-5312680. Run of the Mill 5K/Fun Run, Gainesville. Fun run 8 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, 1210 West Ridge Rd. $30 5K, $20 fun run. www.active.com, http://c3connection.com/. Ryan Daniel 5K, Buford. 7:40 a.m. Nov. 23, Historic Downtown Buford, 395 East Main St. $35. www.active.com. Turkey Trot, Gainesville. 5K, 10K, half marathon 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 28, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. Canned food donations requested. $25/$30/$40. www.active.com.
Five Star Turkey Trot, John Creek. 5K, 15K, 10K, half marathon 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, Trinity Athletics, 3950 John Creek Ct. Donate canned food items, registration costs vary. www.fivestarntp.com. Tryptophan Half Marathon/10K/5K, Cumming. 7 a.m./7:30 a.m./8 a.m. Nov. 28, Totally Running, 405 Peachtree Pkwy. $65/$40/$30. www.totallyrunning.com, www.active.com. Walk off that Turkey Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous 3 mile hike with rock hopping, climbing boulders and logs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Minimum age 10. Wear proper shoes, bring snacks, lunch, water. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 754-7981. Old Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. Month long celebration with Lighting of the Square, parade, caroling, wine sampling, theatre events, entertainment, Nov. 29-Dec. 22, with some events continuing through New Year’s Eve, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org., 770-864-3513. Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville. Antique car procession, caroling, musical performances, carriage rides, miniature train rides and strolling musicians, face painters, story tellers, Christmas tree lighting and more in annual festival on historic Green Street, 4:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 8. www.hallcountyhistoricalsociety.org. - Compiled by Jane Harrison
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Reporter recalls rage, good Samaritans during biking incident seven years ago By Jane Harrison I never knew what hit me. I was pedaling at about 20 miles per hour. The approaching vehicle, heading in the opposite direction, was probably going about 45 mph. Wham! My head suddenly slammed backward as an object hit my face. I somehow kept my balance and looked down as I squeezed the brakes. Blood streamed from the left side of my face onto my forearms, legs and bike frame and spilled onto the road. I looked behind me and saw a dark SUV speeding away. Horrified and bewildered, I began screaming on the side of the road. The next three passing motorists stopped to help, stayed with me until an ambulance came and offered to keep my bike until I could retrieve it. One even gave me his shirt to hold against my bleeding cheek. That Sunday evening, Oct. 1, 2006, I became a target of sociopathic rage, deranged thrill-seeking, or some other demented outlash. Why did this happen to me, a lone female cyclist biking Lula Road in North Hall County? Was the perpetrator angry at cyclists? Hateful toward women? Mad at society? “There are a lot of really mean people out there,” said the Hall County deputy who came to the hospital to ask if I could identify who criminally assaulted me. I could not. Nor could I understand how anyone could commit such a random violent act.
Until then, I had spoken often about the courtesy of drivers in Hall County. “Never had an incident in more than 10,000 miles,” I had said. I’d heard other cyclists mention objects thrown at them and drivers threatening them; but somehow I thought I was immune. After all, I biked by myself, stayed over on the right, and stopped at stop signs. I was, and still am, a polite and cautious cyclist. It didn’t seem to matter. I think that the vast majority of drivers on our roads are like the three who stopped to help me. I will always remember their kindness. The criminal who hit me is a rarity on the pastoral hills of North Hall. I also feel that common respect among cyclists and motorists, along with courtesy, good sense, adherence to and enforcement of existing laws are key to safely sharing the roads. But, the numbness and occasional throbbing on the left side of my face remind me that there are mean people out there whose disregard for other humans and the law threatens everyone on the road and in our community. Every time I look in the mirror and see the asymmetry, undetectable to most, I wish I could have put that felon in jail. Would they have thrown that object if they knew how badly it could hurt a cyclist? Or did they intend to take out a biker? I’ll never know. But I’m still out there!
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Public art paints the Olympic tower, enlivens downtown Gainesville By Jane Harrison Shades of red, maroon, and pink form the muscular physiques of a rower and kayaker painted on the grandstand wall of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue tower, site of the first public art project in Hall County. The bold strokes of the characters, which resemble super heroes with hulking shoulders and rippling biceps, stand out against the blue channel where Olympians raced in 1996. The mural painting by Argentinean urban artist Franco Fasoli, also known as JAZ, was part of The Traveling Show, a weeklong visual and performance art program that blended contemporary Fasoli dance, lectures, and paint strokes. The project, spearheaded by The Arts Council of Gainesville, grew out of a $4,000 grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts and matching $2,000 donation from the North Georgia Community Foundation. The funding was split between artists from Living Walls and gloAtlanta, whose creations colored the tower and livened up downtown Gainesville. “The community came together to make this happen,” said Arts Council Executive Director Gladys Wyant. Many partners, including the Quinlan Visual Arts
Center, city and county parks departments, the canoe/kayak and rowing clubs, Gainesville Hall ’96, Vision 2030, Brenau University, Main Street Gainesville, and area restaurants, collaborated to introduce public art to the local community, she said. The journey began after the Quinlan Visual Arts Center was selected for an exhibit of 28 paintings from the state art collection. The exhibit, entitled “Inspired Georgia,” features works from the 1970s to 1990s and runs through Dec. 8. While the Quinlan show spotlights historical art and culture, the tower painting depicts the contemporary craft of Living Walls, a non-profit troupe of international artists who paint murals and conduct workshops, often in urban areas. Fasoli said the Olympic venue on Lake Lanier “was one of the best spots I’ve painted in my life.” He added that the three story wall appears small against the broad water of the Olympic channel. He said the idea for mirrored images of a rower and paddler emerged as he thought about the two sports sharing the same space. He vanquished an earlier vision of a bear on the tower for what he knew would be a more appropriate rendering. He called his creation “an homage to the sports.” He began a chalk sketch the morning of Oct. 19, scaling the
tower on a motorized lift provided by Gainesville and Hall County parks departments. He used rollers, brushes, and a sprayer to apply about three and a half-gallons of red, white and black latex acrylic to the tower wall facing the grandstands and Clarks Bridge Road. He matched the red and white edges of the mural to the adjoining sides bearing the iconic images of a paddler and rower that have long adorned the tower. Living Walls co-founder and executive director Monaca Compana watched from the grandstands as Fasoli put the finishing touches on around 4 p.m. Oct. 21. “This is one of the prettiest settings we have ever worked with,” she said, adding the mural artists usually work in downtown areas. Prior to coming to Gainesville, Living Walls painted two wildcats on a hardware store wall in Clayton, offering a tribute to the high school mascot. The Traveling Show program included a street dance downtown by gloAtlanta, a modern dance troupe whose physicality combines ballet-like grace and writhing energetic movements. Artists’ talks and performances at local schools, the Quinlan and The Arts Center were also planned. As of press time a Mural Reveal and gloAtlanta performance was scheduled for Saturday night at the Olympic Venue.
shared our information with them,” Turner said. ACFS has collected data submitted by water use consultants and research performed by the University of Georgia, Auburn University, Florida State University and University of Florida. Turner and Rooks both expressed concern that information from the unfinished project might wind up in legal wrangling between the states. That worry makes the final phase of the project more difficult for a group that has attempted to be transparent, Rooks said. Rooks said SWMP researchers are exploring possibilities for the Corps to operate reservoirs more efficiently and keep more in reserve to achieve the minimum flow required for Apalachicola’s needs. The Lanier stakeholder said that a growing number of people are saying that the best way to resolve the water conflict is through
PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON ACFS efforts, which offer a “more sound and longer lasting Artist Franco Fasoli, is dwarfed by the Olympic tower. The mural approach than lawsuits.” Turner took nearly 16 hours to complete. related that ACFS has “made critical decisions 16 times as a full governing board, about 100 times as an executive committee and Continued from Page 17 many more times as individual ent kind of challenge,” she said. Gainesville Marina, Taylor navcommittees all functioning under Prior to beaching near Browns igated a wave of recurring the same consensus process Bridge her longest swim had thoughts. “One, this was a very where one member’s concerns been 4.8 miles in the double long way to swim,” he said. can stop the process and we are Ironman. “I was glad to be out “Two, I am so thankful for the still performing at a good and of the water.” ability that has been given to us solid pace.” “It was long and tiring,” said all to set a goal, train hard, As he noted, officials from all Robinson, 63, the senior mem- labor and then see that goal three states and the Corps are ber of the group. “Seems I’m come to fruition. There is a well-aware of ACFS and have atalways the senior,” quipped the sense of fulfillment and pertended governing board meetings. multiple Ironman finisher who sonal pride that comes only So, they know that consensus is also put a double Ironman on from a difficult aspiration first possible. The organization hopes his athletic resume in March. dreamed of then defined and fito help avert a lawsuit that Turner “I’ve got to do these things now nally accomplished.” believes would launch a 5-10 year if I’m ever going to do them,” He surmised: “A great, safe legal battle and the appointment he said, adding it was worth a time was had by all. Lunch at of a water czar. “We don’t believe “few aches and pains” later. Skogies afterwards was great that the result of the lawsuit bodes On the boat ride back to fun as well!” well for any of us. Therefore we just ask for a little more time.”
• Water Continued from Page 38 are currently developing models of the entire system including one of Apalachicola Bay with the intent of defining how fresh water from the Chattahoochee-FlintApalachicola river system impacts the health of the bay and specifically the oysters,” he said. “We need about six months to complete our work and make it available to the three states and Corps of Engineers with the belief that we will have a solution with which all of the users on the system can live.” Turner stated that ACFS believes that if the three states and the Corps engage in the scientific, fact based process used to compile the SWMP, the document might provide solutions for the states and information the Corps might write into the water control manual it is currently developing. “ACFS has had good working relations with the Corps and the three states, to date, as we have
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The 15th Annual Golf Classic Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County
Thank You! On Behalf of Holiday on Lake Lanier and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County, we would like to thank all of our sponsors and participants for another outstanding fundraising tournament. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and continued support. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County represents the very best of the work being done for kids in our community. Thank you for being part of such a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 6 days a week; Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.99 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried. Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals. AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: : Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-1991 Website: www.lazydaysmarina.com Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethonol and ValvTect diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.99 premium; $4.39 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Full Maintenance, Repair and Service: Marine Max, 770-614-6968 Additional amenities: Free pump/porti-potti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. Boat sales: Marine Max. 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 10/20/13) $4.99; $4.59 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Wed. & Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun.; Closed Tues. & Thurs.) On-site eatery: Dockside Sandwich Company Eatery hours: 11-6 M-F and 10-6 Sat/Sun - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, snack foods, drinks Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-5177 Security: 24/7 security, gated
Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items. GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.89 (Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week; Pay-at-the-Pump, 9 a.m.- ‘til dusk) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout station. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats and Yamaha Outboards. HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $ 4.68 (Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available. HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m5:30 p.m., 7 days; Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week Types of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.58 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage. HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 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 10/20/13): $4.99 premium; $4.99 unleaded; $4.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Castaways Seafood Bar & Grill Menu: Fish, chicken and burger baskets Phone: 678 765-0424 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours. Phone: 770-945-2884 Website: www.lanierharbor.com Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr., Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24/7 gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.89 mid-grade, $4.99 premium, with 10 cents off a gallon, both mid-grade and premium, for Boat US members. Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: 24/7 towing service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 80' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'. Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.84 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps. SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tues. Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/13) $4.95 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.
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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – Lunch, dinner and 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. Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662. Bullfrogs Bar & Grille – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Castaways – Holiday Marina. Offering fish, chicken and burger baskets; hand-cut potato chips with special toppings; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Call for hours. C-3 678 765-0424. Seasonal. Dockside Grill Café – Offering full lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor café setting. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi. Call for operating hours. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-363-2318. Dockside Sandwich Company – Offering sandwiches, lahvosh, salads, chips and snacks. Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770889-2185. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open Thur-Sun, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5. Pier 29 – Located on Lake Lanier at lake marker 29 opposite Browns Bridge. Family friendly restaurant with a separate bar and dining patio with live music. Dockside delivery available at restaurant’s courtesy dock as well as delivery to Port Royal Marina. Cumming. www.pier29onlanier.com, 770-781-2242. 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. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net. Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner. Views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. On the waterpark side, Gianni’s Italian Bistro serves pizza, subs and pasta. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Windows Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Provides breakfast buffet and menu options daily, and special dining events every Saturday night throughout the season. Guests may arrive by
boat or car. Buford. B-3, www.lakelanierislands.com, 770-945-8787. American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. Downtown Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com. Austin’s Steak and Seafood – Specialties include seafood, premium aged steaks and chops, baby-back ribs, chicken and pasta. Open daily, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Cumming. A-3, 770844-0902. Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast. Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined. Live weekly entertainment downstairs at Coo-Coo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. Located at 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400. A-3, Cumming, 678-456-8932. Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. 678-8288345 5466 McEver Rd. C-3 Flowery Branch, GA. 30542. Take Out Available Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C-3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181. Collegiate – Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. Gainesville. C-2, 678-989-2280. Foster House – Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 11 a.m.2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905. Norman’s Landing – Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Cumming. Casual. A-3, 770-886-0100. Silver Bay Seafood – Specializing in seafood dishes like fried grouper, snapper, baby shrimp, oysters, scallops, broiled swordfish, mahi, and much more. Located at 2415 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville, C-2. 678 450-4900. Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. Located at 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C-2, 770-287-8384. Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). Located at 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177. Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee 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.-Sat., 5-10:30 p.m. Located at 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379. Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine served daily. Open for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; dinner hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No reservations. B3, 770-271-3000. Blue Bicycle – a bistro touting “great food in a place not to feel rushed.” Open for lunch Thurs./Fri.; open for dinner Tues.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located at 671 Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the Outlet Mall on GA. Hwy. 400. Dawsonville, B-1. 706-2652153. Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat.; noon-9 p.m., Sun. Reservations suggested. Located on 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551. Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. Gainesville. C-2, 770-531-0848. Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Reservations suggested. 706-864-9983. Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499. Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville. C-2. 770536-1111. Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. D1, 770-536-2100. Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Buford. B-3, 770-945-3431.
Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Monday nights, halfprice appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays. Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 59:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019. Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881. Vinny’s New York Pizza & Italian Grill – New York-style pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678482-9966. Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark that’s expanded to two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. Cumming, 678-947-0718, Buford, 770-614-6871. Oriental Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. Buford. B-4, 770-945-3350.
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Continued from page 42 “overreaching piece of legislation” and that local municipalities are better suited to deal with cycling issues Amy Booker, president of the Dahlonega Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce, said her agency had gotten 1,438 emails from cyclists drawn to North Georgia by the biggest cycling event in the Southeast, the Six Gap Century/Three Gap Fifty. Cyclists bring millions of dollars to the area, she said. They eat at local restaurants, shop in Dawsonville, and play on Lake Lanier. She reported getting email messages that read, “We won’t come there if it’s anti-cyclist.” Joseph Neuwirth, a 72-year old cyclist from Cumming, urged the congressmen to withdraw the bill before it’s considered in the 2014 General Assembly. About a half hour later, Rogers announced he would do just that. The crowd stood and cheered. Hawkins tore up his copy of the bill. Dunahoo said he knew it didn’t stand a chance. Hawkins later commented some aspects of the bill might resurface. “I don’t know where it’s going to go,” he said. “I’m surprised we didn’t hear from more of the motorists” whose messages have been very angry, he said. Rogers surmised the meeting laid out the issues that communities and legislators need to work on to create a safer en-
vironment for sharing the road. Gainesville cyclist Craig Bailey summarized it a different way. “It was a waste of time and money.” He added the legislators could have announced they were going to withdraw the bill when the meeting commenced. Those who were going to gripe would have left, he said, and those who wanted to work constructively on the issues might have accomplished something. For more information about Wilhite's later meeting with Jim Syfan, visit http://mycyclecoach.wordpress.com/.
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Organized bike riding events like the one at Lake Lanier Islands several years ago were among the topics discussed during last month's hearing.
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Vista Verde Ranch is the best of the West
The cow all the guests at the Vista Verde Ranch had named “Diabolical” had his viciouslooking eyes piercing into mine as he made an instant pirouette, but my anticipation was way ahead of him! Even before his athletic move, I had jerked my horse Gunnar’s head in the right direction and slapped him with the reins to cut off the bad cow. That turned him back toward one of the best cowboys in the West ... Terry Wegener, where he would have no escape! Terry and I had cut this bad boy out of a herd of Texas cows to teach him a lesson and make him behave. We ran him to the middle of a corral about the size of a football field with Terry and his prize horse, Gun Shy Gangster (better known as Gunny) on one side and me and Gunnar on the other. In order to wear the cow down, we cut him off at every angle to keep him between us until his tongue was hanging out. In retrospect, I labeled our efforts ... Cow Soccer! No doubt riding and learning about horses and cows is one of the main reasons that people visit dude ranches in Colorado, but Vista Verde Ranch offers so much more. They truly make an extra effort to let you experience everything that they offer, but will go out of their way to see that all of your other requests are satisfied. Much of the staff is comprised of seasonal young people from all over the country who are checked thoroughly ... including a personal visit from General Manager, Ben Martin. Therefore, the youngsters and the permanent staff all have a zest for life, love to engage with guests in conver-
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MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com sation or ranch experiences, and have the best attitudes I have ever seen in all my days of traveling the world! Though I have ridden horses off and on since my childhood, I learned more about them during my week at Vista Verde than I could have imagined. Just being around Terry Wegener is an education in the mannerisms and psychology of horses. He and his wife are also involved in the training and riding of the Denver Broncos horse Thunder at the football games. The horse program at Vista Verde Ranch is top of the line when compared to any other in the West ... partly because of the very large heated indoor riding area. This venue allows Terry and other trainers like Annie Bolognino from Montana and Nicky Throgmartin from Indiana to work with the younger horses and give special Horsemanship Clinics for guests regardless of the weather. The Mare Barn also gives the breeding stock a quiet place away from the central ranch to deliver and raise the foals. Though Terry is in charge of the breeding and
Brandon, left, fly fishing a section of the Elk River A native Cutthroat Trout, below.
PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD
PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD
Vista Verde Ranch, above. Terry chasing the bad cow, right.
horse sales, Annie and Nicky primarily work with the younger horses and share this experience with guests of the ranch. Because Vista Verde Ranch is located in the National Forest and has access to the wild and beautiful Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area, horseback riding and hiking trails are numerous, adventuresome and breathtaking! You can even ride your horse to a hidden sanctuary among colorful Aspen trees to partake in Wild Yoga with expert instructor Kelli King. I found the fly fishing and guides at the ranch to be knowledgeable, personable and quite talented in the numerous waters available to anglers visiting Vista Verde. The possibilities range from small creeks to rivers to still water lakes and from very simple fishing to extremely difficult. Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brook and Brown Trout are always possible catches as well as Mountain Whitefish and Grayling. A true hero from the US Army’s Special Forces, Brandon Martin, is the Director of the Fly Fishing Program and a pleasure to be with anytime. His expert fly fishing partner in the program is Bubba Veteto from Colorado who loves to hang out with the chefs in the kitchen when he’s not guiding guests. It would take a book to relate all there is to see and enjoy at Vista Verde Ranch near the famous ski resort village of Steamboat Springs, CO. One of the most important things to know is that any visit to this ranch is AllInclusive ... and they live by that even to the point of free pick up
and delivery to the airport that is nearly an hours drive from the ranch. The Lodge and Cabin rooms are authentic log structures with all the comforts seen in other fine resorts with one exception ... no TVs in the rooms. The diverse cuisine created by top chefs can range from simple barbecue to intricate gourmet meals with many different wines. Summer activities include numerous horse-related opportunities, barn dancing, fly or spin fishing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, cooking classes, wine tasting classes, rock climbing, rafting, local shopping tours, and photography just to name a few. There’s probably not a bad time of year to visit Vista Verde Ranch, but I feel that I hit it at the most opportune moment for the best photography in the early fall. At the beginning of the week, the weather was like summer with midday temperatures reaching into the high 60s and falling to the 40s at night. Soon the mercury began to fall, and all the bright gold Aspen trees changed in two days. During the last part of the week, we were blessed
with a blanket of more than a foot of powdery snow. It was the perfect time to experience the gorgeous metamorphosis that occurs annually in the mountains and valleys of Northwestern Colorado. In my opinion and that of other guests, this is the best, most diverse, and client friendly working ranch in the Western USA. However, it is very busy throughout the year, so reservations in advance are necessary for couples or families. For more information or bookings, go to the Vista Verde website (www.vistaverde.com) or call them toll-free at: 800-526-7433. Just one week in the early fall was a revelation to me of this part of Colorado and gave me a taste of summer, fall and winter on a ranch. Now, my dream is to return one day to experience the winter ski season when the ranch is all decked out for a Cowboy Christmas. Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.
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Updates from the Corps of Engineers
• Calendar Continued from Page 30 ten’s centennial year. Free. Info: 770-538-4764. Thru Dec. 15 – “More” exhibit in Sellars Gallery in the Simmons Visual Arts Center, free. Opening reception to be held Sept. 19, 5:307 p.m. Thru Feb. 2 – “Passages” exhibit displayed in Leo Castelli Gallery in the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. Free. Info: 770-534-6263, www.brenau.edu. Cumming Playhouse Thru Nov. 3 – “Talley’s Folley” Nov. 22-Dec. 15 – “White Christmas,” Irving Berlin Dec. 4 – The Forsyth Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert “Holiday Festivities” Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.
Exhibit at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Opening reception held 6 p.m., Oct. 24. Nov. 7 – Piedmont College Singers Fall Concert held at 7:30 p.m. in the Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Nov. 18-Dec. 15 – Student Art Capstone Exhibits held in Mason Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Nov. 19 – Wind Ensemble Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Piedmont College Chapel Nov. 21-24 – “Courage” held at 7 p.m., Nov. 21-23; 2 p.m., Nov. 24 in the Swanson Center Blackbox Theater. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Info: www.piedmont.edu
Quinlan Arts Center Nov. 14 – “Georgia’s Fine Interactive Neighborhood for Arts; the State Collection,” a lecKids ture presented by William Under Nov. 4-8 – Penguin Craft Week wood Eiland, director of the Nov. 11-15 – Monster Craft Georgia Museum of Art at the UniWeek versity of Georgia in conjunction Nov. 25-29 – Thanksgiving with the exhibition “Inspired GeorCraft Week gia: 28 Works from Georgia’s State Dec. 2-6 – Christmas Card Art Collection. Free. Craft Week Thru Dec. 8 – 66th annual Times are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. unless Members’ exhibition and Georotherwise noted. Info: $1 with paid gia’s State Art Collection admission to museum; 770-536Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org 1900; www.inkfun.org Tannery Row Artist Colony Lake Lanier Islands Resort Thru Nov. 22 – “Rhythm,” a ju Nov. 3 – BBQ, Boots and Blues ried show. Festival, held at Peachtree Pointe Nov. 29-Jan. 18 – Art RamAmphitheater, features BBQ of the ble/Open House in the gallery feaSouth and other handpicked turing holiday offerings including restaurants and caterers in the North Georgia Art Ramble, Dec. 7 North Georgia area. The event will & 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. offer live music, food tastings from Info: 770-904-0572; www.tannery20 handpicked restaurants, food rowartistcolony.com. trucks, artist tents, Kid’s Corner, University of North Georgia Atlanta Braves and Hawks Fan Nov. 8 – Jazz Band Concert Zones and a Backyard BBQ conheld 7-10 p.m. in Nix Fine Arts test. Admission: Free; $10, parkCenter in Dahlonega. Tickets: $5, ing. BBQ tastings range from 50 adults; children and non-UNG stucents to $6. dents $2, free with UNG ID. Info: www.lakelanierislands.com. Nov. 9 – All American Piano North Atlanta Trade Center Celebration held 4-7 p.m. in Nix Nov. 23-24 – Great Train Expo Fine Arts Center. Free. Dec. 7-8 – Atlanta’s Exotic Nov. 12 – Patriot Choir ConBird Fair cert held 8-9 p.m. in Nix Fine Arts Info: Center. Free. www.northatlantatradecenter.com Nov. 21 – Orchestra Concert Northeast Georgia History Cen- held 7-9 p.m. in Hoag Student Center Auditorium, 100 College ter Circle. Tickets: $5, adults; children Nov. 10 – Salutes Military Heand non-UNG students $2, free roes family day, 1-4 p.m. with UNG ID. Nov. 10-16 – Veterans Week, Dec. 3 – UNG Chorale 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Military memoraConcert, held 7-8 p.m., in the Ed bilia and artifacts, veterans availCabell Theatre, Performing Arts able to speak. Center, University of North Geor Dec. 8 – Celebrating a Green gia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Christmas, held 1-4 p.m. Free Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood. Free. photo with Santa, carols, Christ Dec. 5 – UNG Singers and Le mas crafts. Belle Voci Concert with UNG Details: www.negahc.org, (770) Chorale, 7 p.m., presented at First 297-5900 Baptist Church 751 Green St. NW, Piedmont College Gainesville. Free. Thru Nov. 7 – Sloan Bibb Art Info: www.ung.edu.
Things are returning to normal for autumn operations at the Buford Dam Project Management Office following the recent government shutdown. Rangers are resuming their fall and winter duties, including the processing of applications for the remaining dock permits and other assignments as we begin the 2014 Federal Fiscal Year. Additionally, Sawnee Campground is again open for fall and winter campers to enjoy the quiet time on the lake when there’s not as much boat traffic and the leaves are turning colors. Sawnee is open on a first-come, firstserved basis from September 20, 2013, until March 23, 2014. Then it will close for two weeks in preparation for the summer recreation season. Sawnee will be open for the summer starting on April 10, 2014. Through the fall and winter, campers can select their campsite and pay, review fees, rules and regulations, or obtain maps of the park and lake at the self-service registration station by the campground’s gatehouse off Buford Dam Road. Although the gatehouse is not staffed fulltime, park rangers and camp hosts will be making rounds regularly. Sawnee Campground offers many beautiful waterfront sites
doubt encountered the three new speed tables that were installed in Chris October. The speed tables are loLovelady cated at the three crosswalk locations associated with the Laurel US Army Ridge Trail system. The intent of Corps of the tables is to increase safety for Engineers hikers using the trail system as they cross the paved roads. Park improvements Additional federal funding MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 made it possible to undertake www.sam.usace.army.mil/ paving projects within the Corps’ Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/ LakeSidneyLanier.aspx parks this fall. Roads within the parks will be repaved and campfrom 50 AMP service for larger sites will also receive attention as RVs to primitive pack-in sites for the months progress. Some of the tents. Nearby amenities include parks that will benefit from the grocery stores and restaurants. program include Little Ridge, Old Easily accessible trails include Federal Park, Bald Ridge, Boldthe Little Ridge Trail to the west ing Mill and Duckett Mill. You and the Laurel Ridge Trail to the may wonder how the work was east, a four-mile loop that infunded during the government cludes excellent views of the lake shutdown. The Buford Dam Proand crosses through many U.S. ject Management Office was the Army Corps of Engineers parks. recipient of federal funds through Within a short drive there are ad- the Federal Land Transportation ditional hiking and fishing oppor- Program administered by the U.S. tunities in North Georgia. Department of Transportation. This is the second fall/winter Corps staff will also be doing season that Sawnee Campground routine maintenance and imhas been open for campers. The provements over the winter program is managed completely months, including various projby our Corps of Engineers volun- ects around the parks, boat ramps teers. and campgrounds. Speed tables increase safety For more information or to Commuters and visitors travel- volunteer, contact the Corps at ing Buford Dam Road have no 770-945-9531.
Rule No. 8 – Action to Avoid Collision explained This is the next to the last column in a series focusing on navigation rules. Lakeside incorrectly published the final installment in the October issue. If you missed the final column it can be found in the archives section of www.lakesidenews.com. Taking action to avoid a collision or to reduce the risk of one is basically the process of three tasks performed in this sequence: • Gather from various sources visual, hearing, conventional and electronic navigation • Process the information • Evaluate whether a danger or risk of collision before deciding on what action to take. In Rule 8 it is very clearly stated that if you still need more time to make an assessment on what to do then you are to slacken your speed, stop, or reverse to allow for that to happen. The pages that contain this rule are filled with directives, for example: • A substantial turn is preferred – This will give a visual cue and become “readily appar-
Steve Johnson Boating Safety
ent” to the other vessel that you are taking action • Your action to avoid does not produce risk of collision with another vessel in close proximity • Action shall be made “positive and in ample time” to avoid a close quarters situation. All of this sounds very simple to learn. The real challenge is to interpret the situation accurately and stay slightly ahead of the unfolding scenario by visualizing the possible outcomes. Excessive speed, especially in unknown waters and congested areas, is the main culprit for collisions. In the navigation rules the obligation to comply includes not only the give-way vessel but the
stand-on one as well and is explained in fine detail in other parts of the regulation. If you as operator of your boat, feel that the action by the give-way vessel is not adequate enough to avoid collision then you are required to take immediate action to avoid. This requirement of action on your part directs the focus to one specific question you should always ask when underway and involved in a Rules of the Road situation: Will the other vessel take proper action to avoid collision? That is difficult to answer correctly and as a skilled and knowledgeable boater you should be prepared to take action just in case the other vessel does not. Action of the person in charge of a moving watercraft, as explained in this navigation rule, is basic common sense. Steve Johnson, US Coast Guard (ret). is with CPO Johnson, Inc. MORE INFO:
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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division .....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor............................770 945-2884 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days .............770 945-1991 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599
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Incredible 'buy' on Lake Lanier! Salt water pool, covered dock w/hoist & party deck on 1.9 acres. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (includes 2 master suites); 2 FP’s w/gas logs; granite counters in kitchen; formal dining room; den/office; wood decking overlooking pool and soft shaded trail to private dock in deep water.
Spectacular custom five acre gated lake estate. Four finished levels all accessed by an elevator, heated salt water pool & spa, sauna, theater, second kitchen, wet bar. Two spacious outdoor covered terraces. Panoramic lake views and deep water dock. Incredible home!
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All Brick, 4BR,3.5BA, Classic Georgia Lake Lanier Home with soft shaded views of lake and private covered dock in deep 'drought proof' south sailing waters! Open, spacious and bright interior features big windows, extensive wood trim, hrdwd flrs, trey ceilings, crown moldings, designer lighting, gourmet kitchen and finished terrace level that offers an optional in-law suite or studio. Dine or relax on the screened porch overlooking the lake.
Fixer Upper with Million Dollar Views!!! Home sits 3 steps to waters edge & dock! Desirable south lake location only 2 miles to Market Place shopping & dining. Cozy a-frame home, with oversized 2 car detached garage with attic storage. Offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths over partial basement, rock fireplace & screened porch showcasing a surround big water view!
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View...View...and More View! Situated so close to water’s edge, this 3BR/2BA cozy “turn key” cottage offers, up close, awesome water views; deep water access; covered dock w/party deck, boat lift and electricity; detached 2 car garage; wrap around deck; vaulted great room w/skylight and home furnishings. Turn the key and start enjoying a genuine “lake themed’ cottage with all the simple luxuries, needed necessities and many conveniences of a “priceless” Lake Lanier property. Located in Forsyth County close to GA. 400.
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$175,0 A grand Lake Lanier, 4BR/3.5BA, home custom built & uniquely designed to attract the most discriminating lake buyer. Home features 3 levels of finished living & entertaining spaces. Spectacular wrap wall of windows overlooking big water views, garden areas & running pond w/waterfall and SS dock w/party deck in deep drought proof water that has stood the test of time!
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Owner financing available - Bring offer. Super lake lot deal with single slip dock. Swim/tennis subdivision offers upscale lake homes in very quiet neighborhood. Bring builder and start building today. Owner very motivated.
Turn down the long picture perfect drive lined with trees. Better than new 6BR/6BA lake home with easy short, level walk to S/S covered party deck boat dock. Three finished levels , beautiful hardwood floors thru out main floor, fully equiped gourmet kitchen, two bedrooms on main. Beautiful landscaping. A delight to show.
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The war of the leaves; raking it all in ... at 3 a.m. The street I live on is sort of a war zone. But it is not directed at people. Instead, the annual March of Folly is directed at leaves – that’s right, my neighbors are all crazy leaf killers. It never occurred to me that decimating the leaf population was a precursor to ruling the world. I should point out that these psychotic masters of leaf annihilation don’t necessarily limit their crusade to the months of Fall like most people who have only a passing grudge against Mother Nature. Apparently, it is so personal with them that they have dedicated themselves to a year round vigilant need to banish the leaf population even when leaves are still attached to trees, and thus presenting no imminent danger to, really, anyone. And yet, the crusaders on my street nonetheless feel the need to harass the leaves anyway. This is usually accomplished by cranking up their Uber-leaf blowers and assaulting those leaves careless enough to have detached themselves from their given tree and fallen to the ground.
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MORE INFO: Email: attypbs@mindspring.com Once they crank up, of course, you never hear the screaming of the clumsy leaf as it is carefully corralled and safely extradited to the great leaf pile in the sky. In the meantime, all the remaining blower freaks in the neighborhood have mobilized into a cacophony of permanent ear damage just to signal the alert in the face of a single errant leaf. Given all that, you can just imagine the mania that goes on in my neighborhood about this time of year. And for the most part, I try to be a patient guy when is comes to run of the mill yard maintenance. I don’t have a problem with the leaf commandos and their weapons of leaf destruction.
But I do have, however, an issue with leaf maneuvers at 3 in the morning. At first, I thought it was just someone tuning up for a full frontal assault in the morning, and that it would pass shortly. Half a screaming hour later I decided that I was wrong. Because I could not sleep, and my sound canceling headphones were in the shop, I decided that it would be OK to stroll across the street and see what was up with this particular insomniatic leaf warrior. As is usually the case with these people, not only was the blaring noise at maximum eardrum rupturing capacity, but the guy’s whole house was lit up like an aircraft carrier. Keeping a safe distance, I shouted out, “Hey, how is the blowing going?” With startling quickness, the guy turned, dropped to one knee, and leveling his blower at me with his hand on the switch. “This is a restricted leaf area, you are ordered to leave now.” “Easy,” I said. “Don’t mess my hair up, but can you just put down the blower for a minute?” When
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he didn’t respond, I tried again. “Did you know that it is 3:30 in the morning on a week day?” Instead of responding to me, he started talking on a radio and the next thing I know, I hear blowers cranking up all up and down the street. I’ve never been one to back down to a leaf blower, so I stood my ground – besides, I think there’s a law that allows me to stand my ground where leaves are concerned. Next thing I know, someone is standing beside me. “It’s OK, I’ll take it from here.” The guy was wearing jet black cameo pajamas. “He’s just a little stressed. He has
seen so many leaves this year. It takes its toll, you know. He’s one of us, we’ll get him the help he needs.” Being a little spooked by the PJs, I returned home and climbed back in the bed. The blowing had, mercifully, stopped. Rousing herself, my wife asked what was going on. “Nothing much. Just the Black Ops Unit keeping us safe from the blood thirsty leaves again this year.” What a bunch of blowhards. Phillip Bond Sartain is a Gainesville, GA lawyer and freelance writer.
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