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3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 21 Issue 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Corps allows ACRA to return Overwhelming support for a large collegiate regatta traditionally held on Lake Lanier Memorial Day weekend persuaded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow it to return next year. Pending the final permit, the ACRA championship is set for May 28-29. Page 14
Fall around Lake Lanier There’s a lot more than “leaf looking” to do in the hills and valleys near Lake Lanier this fall. Take your pick of festivals, corn mazes, hay rides or pumpkin pickin’ for family fun. Page 38
Tallulah Gorge When the white man first ventured into what is now North Georgia, the Cherokee Indians, were already living here in one of the marvelous wonders of their world ... known today as Tallulah Gorge. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page
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Dancers manipulate three dragons in the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Anniversary Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Lake Lanier. Story, page 27.
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DNR’s Roberson recognized as national boating officer of the year is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Roy Crittenden, Steve Johnson, Mike Rudderham, Ken Sturdivant, Bob & Carolyn Wilson Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers. Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.
By Jane Harrison The lure of woods and the water always beckoned Jason Roberson, who dreamed of making a living outdoors as a kid. When he went to work as an enforcement ranger for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Roberson 14 years ago, Roberson began a career that put him on Lake Lanier and in north Georgia forests. His law enforcement efforts on Lanier earned Corporal Roberson the top honor from the National Association of Boating Law Administrators last month. Roberson was recognized as National Boating Officer of the Year at the 26th annual NASBLA conference in Wichita, Kansas Sept. 16 for his outstanding contributions to the field of boating law enforcement. The award followed state and regional titles for his exceptional work on Lanier. “I was surprised and humbled. It is definitely an honor,” said Roberson in an interview from his division office in Gainesville. “There are numerous people I
work with who are just as deserving.” Roberson’s reputation for enforcing Boating Under the Influence laws and pursuing those who participate in illegal drug activity is well known on and around Lake Lanier, where his top priority is removing dangerous boaters from the water. Reporters who’ve accompanied Roberson on patrol are quick to note his firm, professional manner with boaters and his courteous and good-humored nature addressing them while surveying their faces, actions and vessel for signs of inebriation or rules infractions. “When Jason’s in the boat, he is the best of the best when it comes to boating enforcement,” said DNR Law Enforcement Director Colonel Eddie Henson in a press release. “I can’t think of a more deserving officer to receive this prestigious award.” “We have a Law Enforcement Division full of great officers, but rangers like Jason don’t come along every day,” stated Georgia DNR Commissioner Mark Williams. In addition to his expertise in enforcing law on the water,
Roberson is also skilled in Search and Rescue operations. In 2014 he conducted 15 SAR missions, some involving victims who needed immediate medical attention. Early that year, long after the busy boating season ended on Lanier, he was back on the water assisting in recovery of two missing boys whose bodies were found in an icy cove.
“Boating is actually a small percentage of what we do” around Lake Lanier, Roberson said. “We are responsible for all the state’s hunting, fishing and environmental laws,” he said. He added he’ll be “in the woods” most of the time during the lake’s off-season. Asked what keeps him pumped about his work, RoberSee Roberson, page 9
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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN with a touch of mountain feel. Wonderful tone on tone colors with a variety of woods, tiles & stones. 5 BR/4.5BA, 2 full unfinished basements. Grand lake views as far as the eye can see! $899K (Hall)
STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home. Master on the main, 5 BD/4.5 BA, 3 finished levels including 5 fireplaces, custom wet bar, media room, and killer stone screened porch with spa, deck, upper screened porch, office, keeping room and so much more! $1.125M (Hall)
BEST POINT LOT ON THE LAKE! Lodge style home ideal for multiple family get-aways. 5 BD, 4 BA with huge vaulted great room. 280 ft of Corp Line, double slip dock, wonderful lake views. Great wrap around deck, private lot, income producing property. $699K (Hall)
2285 Boy Scout Camp Rd., Gainesville
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FANTASTIC RANCH ON OVER 2 ACRES. Wonderful lake views and EASY walk to Single slip dock w/party deck. 3 BD/3.5 BA, great sunroom & deck, private lot, grass to the water, newly renovated kitchen and open floor plan, income producing property. REDUCED $499K (Hall)
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Fantastic deep water lot with over 240 ft of Army Corp frontage. Over 3/4 acre. Includes single slip covered dock. One of the last lots available in Chattahoochee Landing. $350K (Hall)
MOTIVATED SELLER - SOUTH LAKE BEAUTY! Grass to the water. 5 br /3.5 ba. Fantastic 3 side brick w/2 car attached garage w/ wonderful lake views & SUPER easy walk to SS dock w/party deck. Gourmet kitchen, hdwd flrs, screened porch w/FP & tons of decking to enjoy outdoor living at it's best. Great location! REDUCED $579K (Hall)
6052 West River Rd., Flowery Branch
8540 McBride Lane, Gainesville
5595 Chestatee Landing, Gainesville
4225 Tall Hickory Trail, Gainesville
3 1/2 ACRES READY TO BUILD. 180 FT OF CORP FRONTAGE and corp line is in the water! Great south lake location near Aqualand Marina. REDUCED $249K (Hall)
GREAT 1 acre lot on Chestatee Bay! 24 x 24 dock in a GORGEOUS cove. Corp line is VERY close to the water and buyer can build almost to the Corp line. Soil tests have been completed. REDUCED TO $155K (Forsyth)
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Over 3/4 acre lot with gorgeous new single slip dock with party deck. Partially cleared and ready to build in wonderful Chestatee Landing Neighborhood where you can enjoy lake living in a swim/tennis community. Pathway to dock, located on Taylor Creek and never run out of water. REDUCED $249K (Forsyth)
COMING SOON: New on the market! 3/2.5 LOVELY lake home with hardwood floors, easy walk to single slip dock, open floor plan, Master on the main level, 2 large upper bedrooms as well as a loft, finished terrace level. and outdoor kitchen. $659,000 (Hall)
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R UNDE T! RAC CONT VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Long range views of Lanier! It's like living on top of the world and o’looking the lake. Marina Bay, resort style amenities include, S/T, clubhouse, parks and more, boat slip option at marina. REDUCED $329K (Hall)
SHOW STOPPER ON BIG WATER! Income producing property. 5 BR and 4 BA with OPEN floor plan for entertaining. GREAT GOURMET kitchen, 2 masters on main + a 3rd BR on Main. Terrace level has 2 BR, theater room and LARGE rec room. 2 DOCKS and a PRIVATE BOAT RAMP! 1 OF A KIND!! $999K (Hall)
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Over an acre lot with super easy walk to single slip covered dock with party deck. Great water and located in north Gainesville. $165K (Hall)
GREAT DEAL ON A LAKE VIEW LOT! Stratford on Lanier neighborhood with all the amenities of a swim/tennis community and a building lot where lake views can be enjoyed everyday. This is a steal at $70K (Hall)
2275 Boy Scout Camp Rd., Gainesville
5212 Laurel Terrace, Flowery Branch
Mark Trail, Gainesville
COMING SOON in Dawsonville!
FANTASTIC almost 3/4 lot on beautiful water. Great building site. Platform dock with amazing views! Close to shopping, restaurants and hospital. Call for more info. $99K (Hall)
OVER 3 ACRE RANCH MINUTES FROM LAKE LANIER! Minutes to I-985, lake & shopping? Private setting, shaded & wooded lot w/2 car attached garage & 1 car detached garage w/storage, master on main, covered outdoor patio and rocking chair front porch, full finished basement with family room, kitchen, bedroom, full & 1/2 bath, storage & 2nd laundry room. Just reduced! $270K (Hall)
4 WATERFRONT LOTS with WONDERFUL Lake Lanier views and docks/permits. Corp line is very close to the water. Please call for plat and soil tests. Lots range from $70K-$199K. (Hall)
A TRUE LAKE HOME! Plenty of room for all the kids and your friends. 3 finished levels w/OPEN floor plan. GREAT kitchen & sunroom that flows to vaulted ceiling great room. BR on main. 4 BR, 4 BA. Simple walk to SS dock w/party deck. Nice lake view. GREAT water. Mowing permit to lake. Detached garage! Call for info. (Dawson)
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***Featured Listing*** Eagle’s View Manor A once-in-a-lifetime lake estate majestically overlooking Lake Lanier & mountains beyond. THE premium point lot on Lanier w/ ~ 500 ft frontage, panoramic views, 2 dock permits (1 dock), gated entry, potential to be the most beautiful lake home in the country. $1.425M
Old south charm
Luxury estate, North Hall, over 10 acres, all brick, pool w/ spillover hot tub, 4 fireplaces. $1.3m
Marina Bay beauty
Award winning landmark
Designer finishes, imported appls, sgl slip dock, stunning landscaping, beautiful pond & wtrfall. $1.29m
Million $ views
Cumberland on Lanier
Pt lot, Lindal Cedar
Easy walk to deep wtr, lake vws, open flr pln, Thermidor kit, automated home of the future. $1.249m
Easy walk to wtr, drought-proof cove, boat house w/ prty deck, open flr plan, views. $1.2m
Sought-after Cumming
Stunning sunset views ACT CONTR R E D N U
High-end luxury, stunning details, mstr on main, lavish landscaping, boat slip & lake views. $980K
Forsyth County
Dbl slip dock on deep wtr, tons of parking, rd to lake, open flr plan, mstr on main, fin terrace lvl. $849k
Watch the fireworks
Lg dbl slip dock, deep water, screened porch, 2-story vaulted family rm, chef’s kitchen. $749k
Near Gville Marina
Easy walk to wtr, 2 stone FP, lofted master w/ steam shower, fin. terrace lvl w/ 2nd kit. $724.9k
Mega views
ACT CONTR UNDER
Million $ views, easy walk to lake, dbl slip dock on deep wtr, renovated, open flr pln. $649k
Big wtr view, watch Laurel Pk firewks fm den. Gorgeous alpine lodge, open plan, DS dock. $649k
5/3 Great views, easy walk, deep water. Huge party dock. Completely renovated. $550k
Breathtaking views, easy walk, deep water. Huge party dock. Recent renovations. $549K
Timeless classic
Like new in Buford
Forsyth County
Master on main
Easy walk to ss dock, nice wtr views, HW floors, high ceilings, finished terrace level. $525K
Dbl slip dock permit, spacious & open, mstr on main, good water, huge unf basement. $475k
HW flrs, granite counters, open flr pln, stone FP, covered ss dock, high ceilings. $449.9k
Cov. ss dock, 4 BR, master on main, fin terrace lvl, 2 story great room, gentle walk to wtr $425k
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***Featured Listing*** South Lake Lanier Lakefront Home Lakefront home on south Lake Lanier in upscale n’hood. SS pty dock near Fish Tales. Luxury finishes, spacious gourmet kitchen, open floor plan, two-story family room. Two master suites. Fin. terrace lvl w/ billiards & game rooms, wet bar. Fenced yd w/ resortstyle pool & spa. $699K
Welcome to Summer Crest on Lake Lanier
Forsyth gem
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New gated luxury subdivision w/ million $ sunset views - Only six luxury lots - Quadruple sized at over 2 acres each - Each lot has slip on state-of-the-art dock - Long-water views from every lot - Sought-after Mount Vernon school district
South lake
Storybook chalet
Deep water
3BR, nice views, easy walk, good water, open flr plan, granite/stainless/ hardwoods. $425K
3/2, nice SS party dock, over 30 ft wtr at dock, amazing views, screened porch, lg deck. $425k
Gated neighborhood
Close to GA 400
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! ISTING NEW L NTRACT CO UNDER WEEK T 1S
Easy walk, lake views, SS dock, open flr pln, beamed beadboard ceiling, fin terrace lvl. $399k
Cherokee Forrest
Easy walk to ss dock, deep water, open flr pln, fenced yard, terrace lvl in-law suite. $399K
Move-in ready
Mstr on main, gourmet kitchen, upscale, artist’s studio, pub room, n’hood amenities. $399k
Grass to water
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Wraparound porch, lake access, spacious, master suite, fin terrace lvl, screened porch. $375k
Good water, SS covered dock, close to GA 400, stone FP, master on main, fin. terrace lvl. $360k
Sgl slip party dock, deep wtr cove. Open flr pln, master on main, upstairs loft. $399k
Deal of the century ! ISTING NEW L
Short flat walk to lake, sgl slip dock, great unimpeded lake view, 3BR, fin bsmt, like new. $325k
SS dock, deep water, cart path to dock. Stone FP, HW floors, 2 decks, out building. $249.9k
Lake Lots! Build exactly what you want in time for next spring!
1.33 acres, deep water, potential big lake views, dock permit for 32x32 covered ss dock. $325K
Lux homes on either side, .79 acres. Perc test, grand gate & grading. Sgl slip dock, deep wtr. $239k
Great lot, great building spot, good wtr, platform dock, large hardwoods, soil test complete. $129k
Lakefront lot with platform dock, .81 acres off Browns Bridge Road, potential for nice view. $99.9k
...when you’re ready for the good life!
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THE PATTI CHAMBERS TEAM Experience isn't expensive, it's priceless!
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CHATTAHOOCHEE ESTATES fabulous level lake lot grassed to water's edge. Beautiful views from every room. Gourmet kitchen and separate butler's pantry. Large master on the main with sitting area, fireplace and private deck. Great room with soaring ceilings, woodburning fireplace. Screened porch. Walk out terrace level features 2 more fireplaces, an efficiency kitchen, rec room and two bedroom suites. Uninterrupted lake view.
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB lake front home. Main level offers large great rm w/FP, DR, spacious kitchen w/sub zero refrig, breakfast area, screened porch, master suite wi/generous bath, walk-in closet. Office, 2 or 3 BRs & family rm w/FPe all on terrace level. Great workshop and storage. Professionally landscaped yard. This charming home is nestled back from the street and offers full privacy on over an acre lot. Just steps to the lake and to the covered single slip boat dock. Great views!
NORTH HALL LAKE home in Cherokee Forrest. Gentle slope to dock. Swim/Tennis amenities, house designed for multifamily living. Includes master & mini master BRs on the main floor, 2nd full kitchen downstairs, workout room, huge shop, hundreds of Sq ft of walk-in storage upstairs, 3 HVAC systems. Upgrades include new roof, granite & quartz counter tops. Hdwd & tile flring in major high use areas. Home priced to sell as owners already have their lot in Florida.
$595,000
$579,900
$895,000
DEEP WATER AT THIS CITY TRADITIONAL LAKE HOME. Gentle grassed lot to waters edge. 32x32 double slip dock. Master on main plus 3 gracious bedrooms upstairs. Rec room in basement plus work shop. Nice water view. Situated in quiet cul-de-sac.
PERFECTLY SITED to maximize the spectacular Lake Lanier views Literally a few steps at waters edge and to the covered dock. 28 x 28 foot Martin aluminum dock with composite decking, boat lift and Jet Ski dock. Always deep water. Corps line near water. Home features 2 bedrooms on main and one terrace level plus office. Open floor plan. Dramatic views from most rooms. Very nice landscaping. Convenient to I-985.
THIS NANTUCKET IN-SPIRED HOME is a true master piece and located only minutes from the Chattahoochee Country Club & golf course. Unbelievably gorgeous property w/lake on 3 sides. Lovely porches overlook Lake Lanier & the private enclosed boat dock.
$1,195,000
$469,900
$349,500
SPECTACULAR LODGE STYLE HOME w/panoramic views of the N Ga Mountains, situated on the edge of Lake Laceola. Special details include cathedral ceilings, timber beams, expansive windows, hand distressed 14" wide flooring throughout, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, infinity pool, gourmet kitchen opens to breakfast and family room. Each bedroom has a private porch. Gated subdivision in Cleveland Georgia.
WONDERFUL LAKE RETREAT IN NORTH HALL. This home will become the perfect weekender for anyone wanting deep water (40 ft) and terrific views year round. This 4BR/3BA home has beautiful updates throughout including custom tile baths, plantation shutters, hardwood floors & new roof. The Inviting screened porch and gorgeous fenced backyard are perfect for that morning cup of coffee or weekend cookout. You will love it!
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3.178 ACRES ON LAKE LANIER! Small weekend home on property which could be refurbished. Lots of privacy. Boat dock. Located in North Hall off Highland Road.
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$1,995,000 • THIS ONE WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! Exquisite European elegance on the water. Make your home at one of Lake Lanier’s finest luxury destinations! Stunning 5BR home with a finished terrace level. This type of landmark property rarely hits the market. Elevator ready. FMLS #5560287 Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainesville. www.2933PointeDrive.info
$1,150,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING BEHIND GATES! Enjoy great views from 3 sides, deep water boathouse, plus sparkling pool and full beach sand volleyball court! 6BR/6.5B, Gainesville. www.3721ChattateePass.info
$995,000 • GENTLEMANS FARM ON LANIER ON 12.7 PASTORAL ACRES LAKEFRONT WITH GORGEOUS HOME, S-SLIP DOCK, POOL AND 8 STALL BARN! This one has it ALL from gorgeous remodeled show home, to fully fenced and private pond! Bring your Boats, horses, RV or all terrain vehicles! FMLS# 5510910 7115 BARKERS BEND, MURRAYVILLE
$799,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT WITH EVERYTHING ON YOUR LIST! Buy furnished w/2 boats for $849,000. Fabulous water views w/Corps line steps to the water! Twin-slip deep water party dock! Vaulted GR, master on main, gourmet kitchen, 5 spacious BR's all w/private baths, two stone FP's, full fin terrace level. Two large decks & hot tub, sunroom & screened porch! Gated enclave of 4 homes. FMLS# 5540275 www.105stonecliffcovedrive.info
$1,595,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING WITH THE VERY BEST VIEWS!! VACATION EVERY DAY from this picture perfect setting & home w/fantastic mid-lake location. Twin slip deep water dock and gorgeous salt water pool! This rustic elegant setting features an open plan, walls of glass, hardwood floors, study, covered porch w/stone FP, master on main plus 4 ensuites. Gainesville, FMLS # 5594778 www.3619CameronCircle.info
$1,450,000 • STUNNING CUSTOM SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PENINSULA WITH PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS AND DEEP WATER DOCK! 6BR’s/4.5B’s with elevator, two master suites, multiple living areas and covered porches, bar, office/study and more! Cumming. FMLS# 5372142 www.4180Sinclairshoresroad.info
$849,000 • LAKEFRONT LUXURY LIVING IN HARBOUR POINT'S "PENINSULA" YEAR ROUND SUNRISE VIEWS! 5BR/4.5BA. Boat slip option. Enjoy carefree lake living with spacious, modern home, minimal lot size and HOA maintained! FMLS #5567054 3350 HARBOUR POINT PKWY, GAINESVILLE 30506
GREATLY REDUCED-BEST BUY! $899,000 • EXECUTIVE BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE WITH THIS ALL BRICK THREE STORY HOME WITH POOL OVERLOOKING SCENIC LAKE LANIER! Beautiful lake views and upgradable to twin slip dock. Gainesville. FMLS#5288402 www.3155windinglakedr.info
$845,000 • FANTASTIC RANCH FLOOR PLAN ON GORGEOUS LOT WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Cherokee Forrest - North Hall Schools, Gentle walk to single slip dock! Fenced and ready for future pool. The home features four sides brick, an open flowing plan, finished terrace level is open with a second kitchen, office, family and recreation room. FMLS #5519773 www.4245TallHickoryTrail.info
$1,165,000 • ENJOY LUXURY LAKE LIVING WITH GORGEOUS LONG RANGE LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 6 bedroom & 5 1/2 baths, elevator, located in gated Harbour Point neighborhood, Boat slip in Harbour Point Marina is included in purchase price. FMLS# 5534976 www.3657lakeridgedrive.info
$699,000 • AMAZING OPEN SUNSET VIEWS WITH CORPS LINE IN THE WATER! Deep water SS dock, ability to upgrade. Spacious 5BR/4B ranch on fin terrace level in North Hall School District. Sunroom & 2nd kitchenette. 2-car garage, plus extra detached garage with room for office or apt. MLS# 5588803 www.3386SmallwoodsLane.info
$599,000 • CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON SOUTH LAKE LANIER 4BR/4.5B home is the perfect setting for both entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Can be sold turnkey with furnishings for immediate summer fun! Deep water single slip dock. FMLS # 5539985 www.6650coxdrive.info
$519,000 • POINTE WEST ON LANIER. This charming all brick traditional home was recently renovated; home has master and one guest BR on main level; library, and screened porch. Finished terrace level w/fireplace, wet bar, game room, workshop. Handicap features, Room for a future pool. No dock but Swim/Tennis and close Marinas and boat ramps. FMLS # 5521326 www.5605HarborPointe.info
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• Roberson Continued from Page 2 son responded he’s doing the job he’s wanted to do since boyhood. “It’s easy to stay motivated when you’re happy at work.” Roberson is also a mentor to younger rangers and is active with the Gainesville/Hall County Safe Kids Coalition where he presented 14 water safety programs for children.
ENJOY SAFE BOATING ON THE LAKE!
Last chance to take USCGA safe boating course in 2015 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering its last state approved safe boating course of the year on Saturday, October 10. We encourage those of you who have not yet taken our course to enroll now and join over 200 Lake Lanier recreational boaters who have completed our courses this year. Please see the announcement and procedure to follow for enrollment elsewhere on this page. Topics that will be covered are all pertinent to safe operation of your boat on our lakes and rivers, and include subjects such as: • Know Your Boat • Before Getting Underway • Navigating the Waterways • Operating Your Boat Safely • Boating’s Legal Requirements • Boating Emergencies • Enjoying Water Sports • Georgia Boating Laws Successful completion of this course may result in a discounted premium on your boat’s insurance premium that could easily be enough to cover the small fee for the course. More importantly, becoming a more knowledgeable skipper will make boating much more fun and relaxing and could
Roy Crittenden USCG Auxiliary
MORE INFO: 770-393-4382,
alcrit@mindspring.com, Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, http://a0700209.uscgaux.info
bring a sense of “reassurance” to some of your guests. Another good reason to take a course is because Maritime Law holds the skipper responsible for anything that happens on your boat, even the conduct of your passengers. There are written navigational rules referred to as the “72” COLREGS” governing operation of boats on international and inland waters. If you violate any of these
rules and cause a problem, you can be held accountable to these rules. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to be familiar with the more common ones? The civil penalty that can be imposed for violation of these rules has been set at “not more
than $5,000 for each violation.” We’re only asking that you spend one day in a classroom with other recreational boaters, have a good time and add valuable information to your boating experience. Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.
Safe boating course set for Oct. 10 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2015. This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16. This course will be given at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35. Discounts available for additional family members. Course contents include:
• Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports • State of Georgia regulations State law now requires any person born after January 1, 1998, must have completed a boater education course approved by the Ga. DNR before he or she may legally operate a motorized vessel on Georgia state waters. Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.
MORE INFO: Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, Flotilla 29 • 770 833-8935 • flotilla29pe@gmail.com
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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant
A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Down about 4.4 feet Clarity: Clear Temperature: High 70s Bass fishing Bass fishing is good. The water temperatures have dropped several more degrees and all of a sudden we’re all living in a rain forest, at least early this month. But, I will say the fish like it. It’s like somebody flipped a switch and it’s on. We have been starting most mornings by working jerkbaits, Spro Crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around rocky points. The fish seem to have moved to the flatter rock and clay in the morning. Sometimes they are active and will hit the above lures, but some mornings things seem a bit slower. When that happens, work a Davis Shaky Head/Trick Worm combo as well as jigs and drop shots for the best success. The fish often are very shallow, especially in cloudy or rainy conditions. We have been running this pattern most of the mornings. Later in the day, we have been moving to the brush and throwing top water such as Zara Spooks, shallow running jerk baits such as
the Spro McStick, as well as a variety of swimbaits for some very good bites. Some of the brush is absolutely loaded now and coughing up some good fish. The classic Lanier fall bite is on. This bass fishing report is by Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com. Striper fishing Striper fishing has been ranging from very good to beyond excellent. The fish are showing up in deeper water from Browns Bridge to the dam and just off the creek channels. Six Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, Flowery Branch, Flat Creek, Shoal Creek and main lake, deep water pockets (Cocktail Cove and the cove between Shady Grove and the mouth of Young Deer are examples) are all good places to start your search. Your Lowrance electronics are critical in locating these deep water fish. Turn your sensitivity up to ensure you can see a fish at 100 plus feet. The stripers are getting very stressed from being hauled up through the hot water layer. Eighty degree water to a striper is like poison.
They cannot tolerate this warm water and need to get back down below the thermocline as quickly as possible. When you catch a striper in the summer, get him to the boat and release as quickly as possible. Do not take him out of the water or use a net. Take the hook out with the fish in the water and pick him up and torpedo him head first back into the water. Do not try to revive him by sloshing him around in the hot surface water; you are only adding to the stress. The faster we get the fish released and down into the cold water, the better our chances are of catching him again. Hopefully years from now. All the typical summertime techniques are now working. Down rod fishing with blueback herring 30 to 90 feet deep is a great way to get numbers once you find a big school while trolling. You can run across mega schools like the good old days. Down rods with 2 ounce weights and 6 to 8 foot, 12 pound test fluorocarbon leaders are your best approach. The critical factor with summertime, live bait fishing is lively bait. Bait that is alive and
lively bait are not the same thing. We are starting our day with seven to nine dozen blue back herring and changing them every five minutes on a rotating basis. Never “check” the bait, and then drop it back down. If it is time to check the bait, it is time to change it. The act of bringing the herring up through warm water is enough to stress it out and degrade its performance. Never grab a net full from your bait tank. Net a couple, leave the net in water and grab a bait. Don’t knock off the scales of the baits you’re not using. Keep bait tank water temp at 70 or below. If you drop one on the floor, don’t use it. Save your dead baits in a small cooler. Cut them up in very tiny pieces for chum. Buy a pair scissors just for that. Get the most out of your bait. Use these cut baits when over a school to keep the school with your boat, or you can tip a jig with cut bait when trolling or power reeling. Trolling with lead core line eight to nine colors back with a 1 ounce buck tail jig, curly tail or a 4 inch shad body (tipped with a herring) has been very productive.
Fish the umbrella rigs with a 3 ounce jig frame and nine, 1 ounce buck tail jigs 150 feet back. One technique to try when the fishing is slow is to power reel. Power reeling is simply an approach used to try to trigger a reaction bite by dropping a bait down past the fish and reeling it up through the fish. An example would be if the fish are at 35 feet, then drop your bait to 50 feet, and reel it up to 20. Vary the speed you reel up from lightning fast to a standard retrieve. If you are using a down rod with a herring to power reel, shorten your leader to no more than two feet to avoid knots in your leader. You can also use a 2 ounce buck tail jig with a herring or shad body for power reeling. The big Ben Parker spoon bite is also picking up. This Striper fishing report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of Big Fish On! Service, 404 561 2564. www.bigfishon.com. Note: Call Ken Sturdivant about the “On the Water Schools” for Sonar or the Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass or a full day striper school.
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Documents pile up as lawsuit discovery deadline approaches By Jane Harrison Georgia and Florida attorneys have piled up an Everest of documents during the discovery period in a Supreme Court lawsuit over water rights. With written discovery and document production deadline approaching Nov. 10, both states have heaped more than 3.2 million pages of doc- Lancaster uments into pre-trail record officiated by special master Ralph Lancaster. January 15, 2016 is the last date for attorneys to designate non-expert witnesses in the legal case filed by Florida in Oct. 2014. Florida is seeking a cap on Georgia water consumption from the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint rivers system, on which Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir. The lawsuit stems from Florida claims that Georgia has hoarded water from the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers and caused ecological and economic harm to the Apalachicola region downstream. Florida’s subpoenas sent to
Georgia farmers near the Flint River indicate attorneys are looking beyond metro-Atlanta’s water consumption from Lake Lanier to the Peach State’s rural region, which accounts for more than half of the state’s water use. Small farms and mega-agriculture complexes pipe water from the Flint and withdraw groundwater from its basin to grow corn, peanuts, cotton, sorghum, wheat and other crops. Florida attorneys have posited that capping Georgia’s water depletions on the Flint alone might be enough to redress alleged harms to the Apalachicola region, which relies on fresh water inflow to feed its oyster fisheries. Research presented by ACF Stakeholders, an independent non-profit organization seeking to solve the water dispute out of court, concludes that agriculture is the largest water-using sector in the ACF basin. Florida has sought, but has not received ACFS documents, and has subpoenaed university professors and contractors who helped compose an ACFS Sustainable Water Management Plan. Florida attorneys brought up ACFS refusal to submit evidence
in their September status report to Lancaster and indicated they might seek the court’s assistance after a “meet and confer” teleconference scheduled with ACFS officials. No record of that conference was available by Lakeside deadline. ACFS has declined comment on court proceedings. Georgia reported to the special master that it had requested and obtained some documents from government agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Geological Survey, Agriculture and Commerce departments. Both states have already sought water use documents from cities and counties up and down the river system. Lancaster followed up states’ reports with a four-minute teleconference Sept. 8 during which he reminded attorneys of upcoming deadlines and encouraged settlement discussions. Another teleconference was scheduled Sept. 29, but the docket did not state the agenda. Information about the legal proceeding is limited due to Lancaster’s order for parties not to communicate with the media.
GH ’96 gets ARC grant for LLOV upgrade By Jane Harrison A $300,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to Gainesville-Hall ’96 will help finance renovations to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Venue manager Morgan House reported the grant, approved last month, will go toward the planned $1.4 million upgrade of the facility originally constructed for 1996 Olympic flatwater events. GH ’96, the venue’s governing body, hopes to break ground on renovations in early November. The non-profit organization has been working in earnest to plan and expedite improvements for an Olympic qualifier set for May 1922, 2016. About 200 Olympic hopefuls from 33 North and South American countries will compete in the prestigious Pan American Spring Canoe/Kayak Championships, the final continental qualifier for paddlers seeking Olympic berths in the Brazil Summer Olympics. Renovation plans by local architect Millard, Inc. were scheduled to go out for bid Oct. 1, with an early bid date set for Oct. 22. The groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively set for 5:30 p.m. Nov.
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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE Corps allows ACRA to return for 2016 By Jane Harrison Overwhelming support for a large collegiate regatta traditionally held on Lake Lanier Memorial Day weekend persuaded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow it to return next year. All but one or two of 50-60 comments submitted to a Corps’ email address were in favor of continuing the American Collegiate Rowing Association Championship at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue on the busy holiday weekend. Nick Baggett, Resource Manager for Lake Lanier, said he “read each and every one” of the messages linked to his email address during the 30-day public comment period that began in late July. He said the decision came after reviewing feedback and considering the “design and purpose” of the venue, which was developed for 1996 Olympic rowing and paddling competition. ACRA officials will still have to apply for a special permit, as is required for others planning public events on the Corps’ lake. “It’s fantastic! Everyone’s thrilled,” said LLOV manager Morgan House of the Corps’ decision. Tourism officials estimated the 1,500-participant regatta pumps about $1.5 million into the local economy. It also caps off the rowing season that brings about 20 collegiate teams to Lanier for winter and spring training. The loss of the regatta likely would have stemmed the revenue stream from thousands of off-season collegiate rowers visiting the area. Officials from Hall County, the city of Gainesville, the Gainesville-Hall 96 board, which governs LLOV, and tourism organizations encouraged residents to express opinions about the regatta. Baggett said it appeared some comments also came
from ACRA fans outside the area. ACRA President Desmond Stahl said the organization is thankful for the community support. “I’m very appreciative that the local community enjoys and values our presence every spring. We’ve established good relationships with the local rowing community, and our member teams have forged ongoing relationships with the various hotels and restaurants they frequent every year,” he said by email. The September decision to allow ACRA to return reverses a Corps’ announcement last summer that it would no longer permit the regatta. Citing concerns about navigation and safety, plus a desire for consistent enforcement of permit policy, the Corps’ planned to end the regatta’s five-year run on Lake Lanier. After LLOV and government officials pleaded for special consideration, the Corps decided to seek public comment. Baggett said the only negative comments cited potential navigation problems on the Chattahoochee channel that flows into the main body of the lake. On regatta days, rowers dominate the center of the channel with eight lanes for racing, forcing motor boaters to travel the sides of the course. The regatta on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional end of collegiate rowing season, is also the busy start of summer boating on the north Georgia lake. Baggett said the Corps considered “people with boat docks (on the river) and others who recreate north of the venue site” who need to be able to See ACRA, page 46
Veteran college rower to steer LLRC juniors By Jane Harrison Tracey Tallman put her hands to the oar as a University of Minnesota freshman more than a decade ago and has hardly let loose since. The veteran college rower and coach took the helm of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club junior squad in August in time to steer them into the fall regatta season. “I’ve never known life without sports,” said the 2007 Minnesota Tallman graduate with a master’s degree in sports business. Her original goal to become a major league sports event planner dissolved when college rowing success led to coaching opportunities. “Rowing fell into my lap,” said the 31-year-old who’s taking on her first position outside the collegiate realm. “They’ll keep you young!” she said of the 25 high school rowers she’s training for three regattas this fall. The 14-18 year olds bound into the boathouse after school looking for fun, camaraderie, and guidance. Coaching them is different from leading goaldriven hard core college crews. Tallman knows that as the first rowing coach many will have, she has to
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launch youngsters into the tough sport with fun, instructional practices. She said that the kids’ enjoyment learning the sport takes priority over end results. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m a very competitive person,” she added. Her competitiveness for four years at Minnesota helped drive the Golden Gophers into Big 10 and NCAA Championships. She started her freshmen year in the women’s novice 8, channeling it toward the league title. Her efforts earned her “Most Valuable Rower” recognition on the novice squad. In a women’s varsity four boat as a junior she rowed to win the Big 10 Championship and came back the next year to haul in the school’s first ever gold in a varsity event at the conference championship. As a senior in 2007, she stroked in the program’s first NCAA championship where Minnesota finished sixth. She still smiles with pride at that accomplishment, a reward for pushing herself beyond the point where she thought she could go. “Rowing already is a demanding sport,” she said, but when you find that point when you think you can’t continue, you have to push on or let it defeat you. She learned from the “college of rowing” that “if you survive rowing, you can survive anything.” After graduation, Tallman worked as assistant coach at St. Lawrence in 2008-09, where she guided the women’s team to its first Division III NCAA Championship appearances. She went on to Sacramento State in 2009 to take the first-ever See LLRC, page 20
LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE INFO Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator, Brenda Miller; LCKC President, Terry Baker Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions. Calendar of events: Weekends thru Oct. - Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Pedal Boat Rentals Saturdays thru Oct. - Paddle-Ability for Disabled Veterans Oct. 3 - Jr. Olympic Fungatta Oct. 9 - Moonlight Paddle Oct. 31- Halloween Howl
Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: LLRC President, Duane Schlereth 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 website for events
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Our motto for cruising: Live, Love, Bark 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. There is nothing quite as comforting or entertaining as having a dog onboard your boat. Over the years we have shared our space with a handful and as our collection of pictures reveals they have always been a continual resource of companionship. As we have learned over the years, not everyone shares our enthusiasm. There are those that detest anything with four legs. Thank goodness it appears that they are in the minority. Some are frightened when approached by a dog. Ironically the reverse is true, as dogs recognize this uneasiness and will characteristically let everyone know they’re just as uncomfortable. Our philosophy has been our philosophy is it’s best not to try to change the thinking
The mornings and evenings seem to be the best times for both the dogs and the crew. Days usuBob & ally begin with a moist lap across Carolyn the face letting you know it’s time Wilson to get up, and the days usually end with an affectionate cuddle Cruising session before heading to bed. Wilsons These are the good times. These are the days when companionship, becomes a reality. However, of the man or the beast. being fair and objective, there are Landlubbers have a common list of questions when they realize those times when the unexpected will occur. you spend a lot of time boating. Maggie, our oldest and most Near the top of that list is, “how experienced crewmember, fell do you occupy your time on a boat?” and in many instances they overboard one evening while are asking about the dog as well. walking along the deck. We were already nestled in bed, but heard a I purchased a cute sign recently that read, “Live, Love and splash and within seconds I was diving into the water in my Bark.” That pretty much sums it skivvies. Maggie wasn’t a swimup when you are talking about a cruising canine. Their life is sim- mer but that night she learned ple. It’s seldom that they become how to paddle, and I learned how to carry a soaking wet, 50-pound over stimulated. They have a daily routine and carve out a spe- dog up a swim ladder! Coco, a Border Collie mix, cial spot when its time to relax. When we travel their only excite- came aboard and captured our hearts when Maggie passed away ment is when a pod of dolphins after 18 long years. She was alrace alongside the hull. Other ways hesitant about wading in the than that, the height of their day waters along the beach but thoris when they are fed or going oughly enjoyed being on the boat. ashore following a lengthy trip.
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It was an effort to get her comfortable going ashore in the dinghy and her preference was to stay aboard and serve as our watchdog. As if one wasn’t enough we rescued a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy from the Bahamas. Robert, as he was so aptly named, quickly became Master of the Ship and to this day he always positions himself beneath the helm in the pilothouse when we travel. He and Coco were well suited for each other, and for a pair of rescues the
yachting life turned out to be the right life. We experienced some sad times as well. One evening Coco slipped getting off the boat while attempting to go ashore and suffered undetectable internal injuries. Unfortunately Carolyn, Robert and I could do nothing more than watch and keep her comfortable. The day we lost Coco was the saddest day in all of our years of boating. Robert quickly assumed the role of watchdog and in most See Wilsons, page 24
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Continued from page 14 novice 8 to the Grand Finals at San Diego Classic. She served as assistant coach for Duke University from 2011-2013 to oversee the development squad and assist with recruiting. She also coached for a stint at the University of Central Florida, where she led the varsity four to third place ranking in NCAA South Region Division I Poll. Despite rowing and coaching from coast to coast, Tallman had never rowed on Lake Lanier until she made contact with LLRC. The local club was seeking a new coach to replace junior head coach Brian Ransom and assistant coach Meredith Brichacek, who left to pursue graduate degrees at University of Georgia and Illinois, respectively. Tallman’s move to the Lanier area not only continued her coaching career, it also put her closer to her fiancé who lives in Snellville. “It’s beautiful … a great body of water,” she said of the lake that attracts thousands of collegiate rowers annually for spring break training and regional and national regattas. “There’s an enormous amount of water to keep going,” she said, providing ample space for her rowers to log a 10K in onthe-water practices. “Right now we’re putting in the mileage, working on the base.” Tallman also emphasizes proper form with workouts on the boathouse ergometers. “If you instill good technique you can
soar past rowers with higher erg scores,” she said. She hopes to build a foundation that will help junior rowers avoid injury, move the boat efficiently, and possibly move on to the next step, if they choose to row in college. LLRC President Duane Schlereth pointed to Tallman’s emphasis on technique and college connections as major attributes for coaching the club’s juniors. “I know a lot of the inner workings and expectations of colleges now,” Tallman said. The growth of high school rowing around the nation has ushered in more college scholarships. Rowing “can help you get into the academic (program) you want,” she said. She wants the young people she coaches to take lessons from rowing beyond high school and college. “I want to help them find their true potential, to break down that wall” whatever it is. Tallman, originally from Saratoga Springs, N.Y, said that since taking up oars, she’s made friends throughout the U.S., pushed past her comfort zone, and “done a lot of growing up and learning about myself. Part of why I coach is seeing things I could do better and teaching them these things.” When she’s not on the water or in the boathouse, Tallman enjoys hiking. “I’m excited to get on the AT (Appalachian Trail) a bit.”
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It’s that time of year again – winterize your boat Winter is not far away and that means our boating season is essentially over. Now is the time to winterize your boat and do it properly so you will have less “get ready” chores next spring. Here are some tips: Outdrives and outboards need to have the lower units checked. Drain out the gear case oil and inspect it for water. If it has water in it that means the prop seal has failed and needs to be replaced. This can be caused by age. Or monofilament line (fishing line) could have wrapped around the prop shaft and damaged the seal. Remove the prop and inspect. If your prop has damage, send it in for repair or upgrade to a new one. Remember, oil and seals are cheap, lower units that get frozen because of water in the gear case are expensive. Inboard boats and four cycle outboards need to have an oil and filter change. Don’t wait until spring because the acids in old oil can damage your engine’s internal parts. Fuel filters and water separators should be cleaned and inspected. Replace where needed. Check fuel lines and hose clamps. Make sure fuel line is U.S. Coast Guard approved for fuel using ethanol, replace if not. Also, use only approved stainless steel hose clamps, and double clamp. Add Sta-bil or an approved additive to your fuel tank. Inspect bilges for hose and clamps, as well as wiring and connections. Replace or repair with approved parts where needed. Check navigation lights, remove bulbs and spray WD-40 in bulb socket. It’s something you won’t have to do come spring. Check your batteries and stow properly. Make sure connections are clean and use a proper charger whether you leave them aboard or remove to store. If batteries are old and need to be replaced, wait until spring battery sales. Check your zincs and replace where needed. If they have excessive wear then find the cause. Those of you who keep your boats in the water year round do the same winterizing on engines and generators (houseboats, cruisers, and sailboats). You should also haul your boat once a year to inspect the bottom and running gear after pressure washing. Paint if needed, and replace zincs where needed. A good wash down, clean and wax will make it easier to get ready in spring.
Mike Rudderham Captain’s Comments
If you trailer your boat, don’t just park and forget it. Remember to check tires, bearings, winch and line, trailer lights. Note: you might want to upgrade your trailer lights with a new and waterproof L.E.D. kit. It will end all that fooling around with lights. If you cover and stow your boat outside you might want to put some moth balls in a bowl to keep out the little varmints that think your boat would make a great winter home. Check your engine manuals to make sure you haven’t missed anything on your particular model. If you have lost your manual they are available online. Check your electronic gear and if it’s in need of repair send it in so it will be ready come spring. You might want to wait and see what new electronics are available at the 2016 Atlanta Boat Show in January and replace with new and updated models. Remember to record everything you do in your maintenance log. If you are not recording a log, you need to start one, as it will help you sell your boat. Go online to find logs. There are several available that will make it easy. The more you do during winterizing the less you will have to do at spring get ready. If you have more questions or need more details go online to: www.boatus.com and see the “Time to Winterize” section. Treasure hunting Many boaters, when they head offshore, wonder if sunken treasure could be below. Especially if they run across what could be a wreck when looking for structures via their depth finder. A lot of this mystery of discovering millions in sunken treasure was fueled by Mel Fisher’s discovery of the sunken “Atocha” and what that treasure was worth. The sunken wrecks are not that far offshore either, 11 Spanish ships laden with gold, silver and other goods went down during a hurricane on July 31, 1715 while sailing from Cuba to Spain. One wreck was found 1,000 feet off of Ft. Pierce in 15 feet of water. Another one is off Vero Beach in six
feet of water. They use a pipe called a mailbox and use prop wash through it to deflect sand around the wrecks and then they dive on the area using metal detectors. Their usual find is lead sinkers and beer cans. One salvage vessel treasure hunting the 11 wrecks from that hurricane found more than 350 gold coins valued at $4.5 million on July 30-31, the 300th anniversary of the hurricane that sunk the ships. The money for the artifacts that are found are divided in such a way where the treasure hunter doesn’t receive everything. When found near Florida, the first 20 percent of the artifacts they find go to the state of Florida for display in the historical museum in Tallahassee. The remaining 80 percent is split between the boat and the salvage permit holder. The boat’s share is usually divvied up between the crew. It’s a lot of work and you need a lot of luck to get your fortune. Three new and different boats Winder Yachts U.S.A. sells the new Winder 32’. The Italian boat was introduced at the Cannes Boat Show last year. It’s powered by a pair of 260 hp Mercruisers and has all the bells and whistles. Check it out at: www.winderyachtsusa.com. The Neb/Zurn 38 is a head turner new yacht designed by Doug Zurn of Marblehead, MA. and built by New England Boat Works of Portsmouth, RI. It is powered by twin 435 hp Volvo Penta D6 diesels with ultra-jet drives which cruised her at 36 knots with a 40 knot top speed. This boat is designed with on deck comfort. This is a great boat for diving or gunk holing. Check it out at www.neboatworks.com. The fastest growing boat brand in Europe is Axopar. They offer 10 models from 23’ to 40’. They are powered by Mercury outboards which provide great cruising speed with excellent economy. The design is a bit different, but it’s performance will grow on you. Check it out at: www.axopar.com or www.facebook.com/axopar. 250 mile endurance race The sailboat race from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska is over. One sailor, Robert Mann braved the 750 miles through the notorious Inside Passage. He experienced 50 degree water, double digit currents, storm force winds, snorting whales, and a lot of lonely
scenery. His boat was a Hobie Mirage Adventure Island Trimiran. The sailing kayak is not even 17 feet long. He loaded the boat with 42 pounds of dehydrated food and water. First place was $10,000. Twenty five teams dropped out. Roger said he feels lucky to finish the race. I’m surprised the Coast Guard even allowed the race. Free charts Global Chart making specialist NV Charts is giving away charts from the Canadian border to Key West. Download the NV App on
your smart phone or tablet and access charts of the entire East Coast. NV Charts provides a complete tool kit for navigation including a route menu, range and bearing measurement tool. Not many times can you get something for free when dealing with boats. Be courteous. Practice safe boating. Wear your PFD and watch the weather. Mike Rudderham is a veteran marine surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the marine industry.
• Wilsons Continued from Page 18 cases he will hear and see things long before we do, but there was one thing he did not see until it was too late. During a quick trip to our local Petco, a lonely looking Black Labrador caught my eye. Furkids, a local rescue group had saved him from near death at the hands of a kill shelter. His loving demeanor tore at our heartstrings, and before long,
Lincoln had joined our crew. And although Robert maintains a dominant role, the two of them perk up their ears, bark and head for the car whenever they hear the word boat. Live, Love, Bark, it must be a wonderful philosophy to live by. - Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson
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Formula is right for fall color Can you believe it’s already October? I think fall is, by far, most everyone’s favorite season of the year. After that long and very hot summer, most people are enjoying the respite from the heat. However, according to the Climate Prediction Center forecast, October will be warmer than average. For you cool weather lovers, don’t panic! With the lower sun angle and fewer light hours, I don’t think we’ll see any 90 degree heat. What I love most about the fall is the fall color. Last autumn the leaf color was little dull and did not last very long. So what do we need for descent fall color? According to the United States National Arboretum, the process that starts the cascade of events that result in fall color is actually a growth process. In late summer or early autumn, the days begin to get shorter, and nights are longer. Like most plants, deciduous trees and shrubs are rather sensitive to length of the dark period each day. When nights reach a threshold value and are long enough, the cells near the juncture of the leaf and the stem divide rapidly, but they do not expand. This abscission layer is a corky layer of cells that slowly begins to block transport of materials such as carbohydrates from the leaf to the branch. It also blocks the flow of minerals from the roots into the leaves. Because the starting time of the whole
process is dependent on night length, fall colors appear at about the same Glenn time each year in a Burns given location, whether temperatures are cooler or warmer than normal. Lanier So, while you may have Outlook heard that frost or cold weather causes the leaves to change color, it is only one of many environmental factors that play a part. Temperature does however, play a role with the color and its intensity of fall foliage. So what will this autumn’s fall foliage be like? You know we had a very hot and a very wet summer. The best weather for brilliant fall foliage is summer with a lot of rain followed by a dry, cool and sunny autumn with warm days and cool but frostless nights. So we did have a wet and warming growing season. We can put that into the plus column. When we have cool nights with a lot of sunshine during the day the red and purple pigments become brilliant. So, we can put that into the plus column. What we don’t want to see are freezing temperatures, highs winds, or heavy rain. With the prediction of seeing near average or slightly above average rain this month, we can put that into the plus column too. October is usually one of the driest months of the year. So, based on all of this, I would say we are going to have an excellent fall color season this autumn. Only time will tell.
SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER
LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS FEB 1 1070.07 2 1070.22 3 1070.25 4 1070.25 5 1070.22 6 1070.19 7 1070.19 8 1070.26 9 1070.28 10 1070.28 11 1070.26 12 1070.22 13 1070.16 14 1070.21 15 1070.21 16 1070.29 17 1070.37 18 1070.43 19 1070.42 20 1070.38 21 1070.40 22 1070.51 23 1070.52 24 1070.52 25 1070.56 26 1070.60 27 1070.46 28 1070.46 29 30 31 AV 1070.33 MAX 1070.60 MI 1070.07
MAR 1070.44 1070.38 1070.36 1070.33 1070.28 1070.24 1070.28 1070.32 1070.30 1070.26 1070.24 1070.23 1070.28 1070.36 1070.41 1070.40 1070.38 1070.35 1070.34 1070.34 1070.38 1070.50 1070.47 1070.45 1070.36 1070.26 1070.16 1070.17 1070.20 1070.18 1070.17 1070.32 1070.50 1070.16
APR 1070.13 1070.14 1072.10 1070.14 1070.18 1070.24 1070.25 1070.21 1070.19 1070.22 1070.27 1070.31 1070.39 1070.48 1070.67 1070.68 1070.70 1070.80 1071.07 1071.29 1071.39 1071.36 1071.27 1071.22 1071.35 1071.43 1071.40 1071.38 1071.33 1071.29
MAY 1071.25 1071.28 1071.31 1071.28 1071.21 1071.15 1071.06 1071.01 1071.04 1071.07 1071.00 1070.93 1070.86 1070.79 1070.71 1070.72 1070.78 1070.72 1070.67 1070.62 1070.52 1070.45 1070.46 1070.45 1070.42 1070.51 1070.48 1070.49 1070.44 1070.46 1070.53 1070.73 1070.80 1071.43 1071.31 1070.10 1070.42
Have a great October and don’t worry about setting your clock back one hour to Eastern Standard Time until November 1st.
JUN 1070.50 1070.54 1070.48 1070.42 1070.33 1070.36 1070.37 1070.30 1070.28 1070.24 1070.20 1070.15 1070.17 1070.18 1070.10 1070.02 1069.93 1069.86 1069.79 1069.74 1069.75 1069.66 1069.55 1069.46 1069.38 1069.31 1069.31 1069.30 1069.21 1069.12
JUL 1069.08 1069.08 1069.42 1069.41 1069.43 1069.38 1069.33 1069.26 1069.20 1069.12 1069.13 1069.06 1068.97 1068.98 1068.91 1068.83 1068.74 1068.74 1068.71 1068.64 1068.57 1068.48 1068.39 1068.40 1068.38 1068.33 1068.27 1068.20 1068.16 1068.13 1068.06 1069.93 1068.80 1070.54 1069.43 1069.12 1068.06
AUG 1068.03 1067.97 1067.90 1067.83 1067.77 1067.79 1067.73 1067.65 1067.65 1067.63 1067.60 1067.55 1067.49 1067.42 1067.37 1067.34 1067.47 1067.59 1067.67 1067.65 1067.62 1067.65 1067.86 1067.84 1067.80 1067.75 1067.69 1067.62 1067.59 1067.59 1067.52 1067.67 1068.03 1067.34
SEPT 1067.45 1067.39 1067.34 1067.32 1067.25 1067.23 1067.17 1067.18 1067.16 1067.12 1067.12 1066.99 1066.96 1066.91 1066.85 1066.78 1066.70 1066.64 1066.57 1066.55 1066.47 1066.41 1066.32 1066.41 1066.41 1066.44 1066.64 1066.36 1066.48 1066.43 1066.84 1067.45 1066.32
See you again next month when I expect El Nino to begin kicking into gear. Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER
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ATLANTA HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2015
Dragon Boat Festival celebrates 20th year By Jane Harrison Twenty years ago eight teams boarded colorful long boats on a late summer morning and raced across the lake at Stone Mountain in an event few people in the south had ever heard of. The Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival burst from its tiny beginning to become one of the biggest, most vibrant happenings on Lake Lanier. The Sept. 12 dragon boat extravaganza at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue drew an estimated 5,000 people to paddle, eat, and get immersed in a multicultural celebration rooted in ancient Chinese tradition. A capacity 72 teams registered for the 20th anniversary rendition which spotlighted heroes prominent in the festival history. Local hero Connie Hagler, former executive director of the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, was among those honored during the opening ceremony. Festival organizer Gene Hanratty, from the Hong Kong Atlanta Information Center, told thousands gathered at the anniversary that when the event outgrew its former Stone Mountain site, he followed up on a suggestion to check out a location on Lake Lanier. It was then he met Hagler. “I learned the first day anytime I had a problem, all I had to do was call Connie,” he said. He added LCKC carries on the same trust and confidence he bestowed on her. Hagler’s efficient management style and LCKC’s regatta-running talents gave the festival its home on the north Georgia lake. Now more than 150 volunteers from
LCKC and the community help steer vessels, assemble teams on the docks, bail out water, pilot safety boats and perform a myriad of tasks to run the competition. Hagler and other individuals who contributed to the festival’s growth took part in the ceremonial dotting the eyes of dragon on the center dock. Honorees included officials from the Hong Kong economic trade office in New York and a parade of sponsors including Harrah’s casinos, PepsiCo, AT&T, Newell Rubbermaid, SunTrust, and newcomer, Delta airlines. Each daubed paint onto dragon boat heads in a ritual that symbolizes vitality, prosperity and good fortune. Those attributes played out throughout the day in races, live entertainment, and exotic cuisine rarely served near the shores of Lake Lanier. The LLOV awards circle transformed into center stage for acrobats whirling pink and yellow scarves and belly dancers gyrating in flowing skirts in the traditional noontime show. Hungry athletes and spectators filled plates with basil rolls and Asian kabobs and sipped fresh squeezed cane juice. Teams of 20 paddled furiously down the course in 39nine foot boats fitted with dragon heads and dragon tails. Drummers pounded a rhythm and steerers screamed encouragement as competitors, many of them first timers, stroked, strained and laughed in good fun. Hall County resident Shari Lunsford spoke excitedly about her dragon boat debut in the Georgia Mountain YMCA boat. Elated about two victories in pre-
Dragon boaters paddle back to the docks after one of the morning races at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue.
liminary heats, she exclaimed “Oh my gosh … I’m not ready” for the final. She, like many in attendance, had never experienced anything like the multicultural mingling of dragon boat festival. Attendee Kat Cearbaugh, visiting Lanier with a mission group, said “the “mixture of different cultures” impressed her most. Her friends concurred that the races themselves were fun to watch, but the cultural experience about equaled the excitement on the water. American southern tradition also took a stand in the sea of multiculturalism. In a packed parking lot a Confederate flag and the old Georgia flag flowed from the bed of a pick-up truck. No doubt, the truck occupants found Seven-month-old Paula Rattanong has a great view of opening cerean environment that welcomed monies under a shade umbrella with dad, Pheng Rattanong. Originally all. from Laos, the Rattanongs reside in Tucker.
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The LLLOV hosted the 20th Anniversary Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 12.
Asian dancers perform native dances at the Opening Ceremony.
Connie Hagler, who welcomed the first Dragon Boat Festival to Lake Lanier, and elite dragon boater Richard Stokes dot the eye of the dragon in the opening ceremony.
The Opening Ceremony's dragon dance featured colorfully costumed dancers masquerading as dragons.
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200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Opening reception and gallery talk held Oct. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info: 770-534-6263. Buford Community Center Oct. 8 – “Knock ‘Em Dead,” a comedy/murder mystery (adult theme and language) has six different endings. All hell breaks loose and the laughs fly when five outrageous contestants show up at Vinnie’s Belly Laugh Club for the final talent competition. When Vinnie turns up dead, they’re all suspects and the audience has the time of its life grilling them and fingering the murderer. Tickets: $20$25. Info: 770 945-6762, www.bufordcommunitycenter.com.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Oct. 9-17 – Georgia Mountain Fall Festival featuring musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Admission: $12, general admission including music shows; Free for children 12 & under; parking, free. Oct. 24 – Gene Watson opens for Country River Band, 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 +$2 handling fee. Oct. 31 – The Beatles/The Return, 7 p.m. Tickets: Level 1 - $31 +$2 handling; Level 2 $21 +$2 handling. Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Oct. 5-11 – Monster Craft Week, make Chateau Elan Winery & Resort hanging accordion leg monsters Nov. 8 – 19th Annual Vineyard Fest, 1-5 Oct. 12-18 – Pirate Craft Week, make p.m., includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, educational seminars on wine, delicious treasure map cuisine within Harvest Food Tent prepared with Oct. 19-25 – Trick-or-Treat Craft Week, locally grown produce, live music, dancing and make a fun trick-or-treat bag grape stomping. More than 75 domestic, inter- Oct. 26-31 – Halloween Craft Week, make national and regional wine will be available for Halloween mask, fun crafts tasting along with beers from select craft brew- Oct. 31 – Happy Halloween! wear your Halloween costume to INK and receive $1 off eries. Tickets: $85/per person, all-inclusive. admission. Info: www.chateauelan.com Info: www.inkfun.org. Cumming Playhouse North Atlanta Trade Center Oct. 1-25 – “Smoke on the Mountain” pre Oct. 17-18 – Eastman’s Gun Show sented by Swan Rise Productions Nov. 6-7 – Farm Rock Atlanta Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 – “Doctor Faustus” preInfo: www.northatlantatradecenter.com sented by Resurgens Theatre Co. Nov. 19-Dec. 13 – “Cats,” presented by Piedmont College RISPA Thru Oct. 8 – Amy Pleasant/Pete Schulte: Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhouseCoupling, a collaborative show, is a new direccumming.com. tion, putting the soft organic forms of Amy
Pleasant’s work against the minimalism of Schulte’s. Oct. 1-4 – “Lillian Smith’s Strange Fruit” performed at the Swanson Center Mainstage. Evening performance: 7:30 p.m.; matinee: 2 p.m. Adapted and directed by Thom Fogarty, guest director. Info: 706-894-4201; piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center Thru Oct. 10 – Fall Exhibition: Pen Women, featuring Cynthia Miller, Fox Gradin and Paul Light. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 20. Free. Oct. 22-Dec. 5 – 68th Member’s Exhibition, with opening reception held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 22. Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org. Tannery Row Artist Colony Thru Oct. 16 – Dimensions, all 3-D show Oct. 24-Dec. 3 – Homegrown, Fall juried show. Opening reception Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6 – Art Ramble/ Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery will feature art for the holidays all of December. Info: 770-904-0572; www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com. University of North Georgia Thru Oct. 22 – “John Zimmerman: Scapes,” display in Bob Owens Auditorium, UNG Dahlonega campus, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Artist to talk Oct. 22 in Hoag Auditorium. Oct. 13 – Fall Jazz Concert, held 7-8:30 p.m. at Gainesville Theatre, features the UNG Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. Free. Info: www.ung.edu.
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Young Shore Sweep volunteer: ‘It’s not right to leave your trash behind’ Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special. By Pamela A. Keene ight-year-old Joshua Alsup has been coming to Shore Sweep for the past three years. This year, he wore his neon-green gloves and a hooded jacket to join his older sister Fiona and his mom Stephanie of Buford on a dreary, chilly and windy day at Big Creek Park to do his part to keep Lake Lanier clean. “I’ve already picked up a lot of glass bottles and other trash this morning,” he said. “It’s just not right that people throw trash and bottles in the lake and on the shore. It’s ugly and it could ruin people’s boats.” Joshua’s message is an inspiration to boaters and echoes the motto of the Lake Lanier Association: “Clean Lake. Full Lake. Safe Lake.” In recent years, the association has more than doubled its “take” of trash, garbage and Styrofoam collected each September. Using a zone system with area captains, and initiating several weeks of advance collection by volunteers and area businesses, the group has been able to remove more than 40 tons of debris at its annual Shore Sweep. Bonny Putney has been volunteering for Shore Sweep since its inception more than 25 years ago. In fact, in environmental circles, she’s known around the lake – and around the state – as “the trash lady.” She’s been an event organizer, area captain and an inthe-water trash collector, often using her kayak or pontoon boat to clean up after other people who come to the lake. “When we reported the tonnage of our collec-
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pick up several oversized plastic garbage bags – plus information about the after-party and centralized drop off – and head out to their assigned area. Volunteers would exchange their filled trash bags for a commemorative Tshirt, then celebrate with a cookout, door prizes and sometimes entertainment. About six years ago, long-time board member Gordon Brand suggested using a zone system with area captains to make the operation more widespread and effective. After creating a pilot program in Dawson County, the organization rolled the zone approach out around the lake. The group also encouraged advance collections with central drop-off locations and has expanded its reach to many areas that had previously not been addressed. As the program became established, area captains returned year after year, shared their observances and suggestions and improved the process even further. Many of the captains have served for multiple years and see familiar faces as the same volunteers turn out to their areas. Volunteers like the Alsup family cited several reasons for coming back each year. Fiona belongs to two organizations that allow members to earn volunteer service hours – Key Club at her high school and Rainbow Girls. Joshua volunteers as part of his Boy Scout group. “Our involvement
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Flowery Branch's Mike Hunter, front, and his crew of volunteers return to the shores of Big Creek, above. Dave Absher, right, from Illinois joined his brother-in-law Mike Singleton Marine’s Jeremy Eues, (left) area captain at Big Creek Park, Hunter of Flowery Branch for hands out oversized trash bags to Fiona and Stephanie Alsup of Buford. this year's Shore Sweep.
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Eight-year-old Joshua Alsup proudly shows off his neon-green gloves as he gets ready for his third Shore Sweep clean-up.
really started when Joshua was in Tiger Scouts, and he got us to come to Shore Sweep,” Stephanie said. “Plus the lake is such a pretty place, especially Big Creek where we volunteer every year, and we spend time on the lake, so it makes sense that we give our time to help keep it clean.” While the majority of workers each year live on or near Lanier, the event has also attracted people from other states. This year, regular volunteer Mike Hunter of Flowery Branch not only brought
his pontoon boat, he introduced his brother-in-law Dave Absher from Wilmington, Illinois, to the biggest lake clean-up in Georgia. Although the weather was more like early winter than late summer, Absher’s positive outlook was evident. “It’s a really beautiful day,” he said with a huge smile. Business support The number of businesses supporting Shore Sweep has also increased over the past several years. At Big Creek, Singleton Marine had a big presence, with staff manning the grills and managing operations for the area. The company’s Jeremy Euers served as area captain for the first time, but he’s been a Shore Sweep volunteer for a number of years. He was quick to recognize other businesses who support the event. “We couldn’t do this event without people like Marine Specialties Inc. and Aqua Sports at Holiday Marina,” he said. “And Aqua Sports has not only donated their time, they’ve brought out their rental pontoon boats and their staff to work here today, then they’ll take the boats back and at their own expense clean the boats up to be back in their fleet. Curtis Frampton (owner of Aqua Sports) is taking his assets out there to help keep the lake clean.” Major sponsors of this year’s Shore Sweep include 12-Stone Church, American Proteins Inc., Bluegrass Material Company, Boat Dock Works, Marine Specialties Inc., Marine Max, Martin See Shore Lines, page 42
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Pick a festival from North Georgia’s fall crop; Get lost in the corn By Jane Harrison Pick up a bushel of apples, chase a greased pig, swill some moonshine, or buy a corn shuck doll. Take your pick of festivals in the foothills around Lake Lanier this fall for family fun. Here’s a list to help find a festival for you: 45th Annual Oktoberfest, Helen. 6-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 6-midnight Fri., 1 p.m.-midnight Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 30, Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strass. Bavarianthemed music, food, dancing, drinks. $8 Mon.Fri., $10 Sat., free Sundays. www.helenchamber.com, 706-878-1908. 35th Annual Georgia Marble Festival, Jasper. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4, Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Dr. Crafts, food, music, marble sculpture contest, and Georgia Marble Company quarry tours. $5 adults, $3 children age 6-12, free to children 5 and younger, $3 veterans/seniors, $20 weekend pass. Extra for marble quarry tours, reservations recommended. No pets allowed. (706) 692-5600, www.georgiamarblefestival.com. Foxfire Mountaineer Festival, Clayton. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 3, Rabun County Civic Center, 201 W. Savannah St. Traditional music, greased pig chases, greased pole climbing, log sawing, corn hole and shucking contests, and demonstrations of rail splitting, team plowing, and quilting, plus soap box derby 5 p.m. and street dance 6-8 p.m. $5, free to ages 4 and younger. (706) 746-5828, www.foxfiremountaineer.org. Flowery Branch Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Railroad/Main St. Arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, food. www.troop228.info/festival. Gillsville Pottery Day. Oct. 3, Downtown
Gillsville, Ga. 52, and at Ferguson Family Pottery, 6468 Old Gillsville Rd. www.facebook. com, search Ferguson Family Pottery. Cumming Country Fair & Festival. Oct. 818, 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays; 12:30-9 p.m. Sundays; Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. Carnival rides, live music (including Oak Ridge Boys, Corrie Smith and Jope Diffie) bull-riding, petting zoo, doggie sports, and heritage village. $7 adults, $3 students ages 5-18, free to children 4 and younger; additional costs for ride tickets. www.cummingfair.net. Mule Camp Market, Gainesville. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 9-10, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Downtown Gainesville Square. Music, food, and art jamboree. Free admission to festival; $5 for Saturday night concert. www.gainesvillejaycees.org, 770-532-7714, www.gainesvillejaycees.org. Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Hiawassee. Crafts and exhibits 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 9-17, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd. Big name country and blue grass performers, pioneer village, flower show and crafts exhibits, plus Oct. 16-17 Fiddlers’ Convention with fiddle, banjo, dobro, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, acoustic guitar and buck dancing contests. $12 includes music shows, children 12 and younger free. www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com, (706) 896-4191. 26th Annual Big Red Apple Festival, Cornelia. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.10, downtown near the apple monument and depot. Crafts, hayrides, car show, music, kids’ zone. Free. www.corneliageorgia.org, (706) 778-8585, Ext.
280. 43nd Annual Sorghum Festival, Blairsville. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10-11, 17-18, Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane. Vintage mule-run sorghum mill, sorghum “biskits,” crafts, mountain music, pioneer demonstrations, biskit eating contest, and old timey games, plus 8 p.m. Oct. 10 & 17 square dance at middle school gym. $4 ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. www.blairesvillesorghumfestival.com. 44th Annual Georgia Apple Festival, Ellijay. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 .m. Sundays Oct. 10-11, 17-18, Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 S. Main St. Apple treats, crafts, demonstrations, music. No pets or firearms allowed. $5, free to children younger than 10. www.georgiaapplefestival.org, (706) 636-4500. Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18, Public Square/Downtown Historic District. Crafts, food, plus panning for gold, hog calling, buck dancing, gospel singing, and blue grass music. Free. www.dahlonegajaycees.com. 48th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival, Dawsonville. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 24, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 25, Downtown Square and Dawsonville Municipal Complex, 415 Hwy. 53 E. Huge car show, moonshine still, free moonshine samples, crafts, games, kids’ rides, music, plus evening casino event Oct. 24 & 25. Free. Kareforkids.org/moonshine, (706) 265-6278. Get lost in the corn, take a ride in the hay this fall There’s a lot more than “leaf looking” to do in the hills and valleys near Lake Lanier this fall. For those looking for more than car trip to gaze at leaves changing colors, make a fun stop
at a family farm. These gems dotting the North Georgia countryside can test your sense of direction (sans GPS) in the tall corn, ride you around in a hay-stuffed wagon, scare you to pieces, and then sell you a pumpkin. Here’s a sample: Buford Corn Maze. Maze, haunted forest, pony rides, bounce houses, pumpkin patch and more. Oct. hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon., Wed., plus 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-midnight Fri., Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. hours through Nov. 15 5-10 p.m. Fri; noon-10 Sat., Sun. 4470 Bennett Rd. $15 maze, $15 haunted forest, $24 combo, free to children age 3 and younger. www.bufordcornmaze.com, 678-8357198. Uncle Shucks Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch, Dawsonville. Oct. hours 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.Thurs; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; haunted maze Fri.-Sat. only, plus Sun. Oct. 11; Nov. 1-22 Fridays 4-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. 4520 Hwy. 53 E. Admission ranges from $10 for maze only to $19 for maze, haunted maze, hayride. Special group pricing. www.uncleshucks.com. (770) 7726223. Buck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville. Mystery maze, rope maze, hayrides. Oct. hours 10 a.m.6 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. (Maze is haunted after dark); Nov. hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 1923 New Hope Rd. Prices range from $5 for hayride only, $7-$8 maze, $10 maze & hayride. www.buckscornmaze.com, (706) 3448834. Jaemor Farms Boys of Fall Tribute, Alto. Maze through Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.,
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Outdoor Activity Calendar Aqua Activities New Moon Paddling Tour, Gainesville. Night paddle on Lake Lanier, bring or rent kayak or canoe, 8:30-10 p.m. Oct. 10 & 11, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $15 bring your own boat, $25 rental, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. 657-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org. Five Star Triathlon Championship, Clarkesville. Kids’ and adult sprint and super sprint triathlon championship with pool swims for top overall and age group finishers in Five Star NTP triathlon series races, various start times, Oct. 10. Ruby Fullbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Rd. $50-$60. www.fivestarntp.com. Grounded Pursuits Sunday N.H. Tech Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from North Hall Technology Center, 4175 Nopone Rd. or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com. Wrenched Bicycle Shop Rides, Gainesville. 25, 40 and 60 mile rides, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 328 N. Bradford St. www.wrenchedbicycles. com. ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, www.isicycling.com. Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. Hall County Farmers’ Market, Gainesville. Hall County Farmers’ Market, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 a.m. till noon or sell out Saturdays through October, corner East Crescent/Jesse Jewell Pkwy. (770) 531-6988. www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org. Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk. Two-hour guided tour of historic haunts includes local tales and countywide legends, 8-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, upstairs on porch, 19 E. Main St. $15 adults, $5 children. www.dahlonega.org, www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com. Saturday Discovery Stations, Gainesville. Activities for children accompanied by adult in woodland garden, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Free with garden admission. www.atlantabg.org/visit/gainesville, 404-888-4760. Art with Lego Bricks, Gainesville. View 25 larger than life Lego sculptures, have fun with Lego activities, thru Jan. 3, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission $8 adults, $5 children 312, free to children younger than 3 and garden members. www.atlantabg.org/visit/gainesville , 404-888-4760. Friday Night Concert, Dahlonega. Jason Kenney Band performs at Hancock Park, 6:309 p.m. Oct. 2, Hancock Park, North Meaders/Warwick Streets. Free. www.dahlonega.org. Dingo CX@LLOV, Gainesville. Cyclocross bicycle races, various categories, plus kids’ races, various start times Oct. 3-4, boathouse side, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. $10-$35, kids’ race free. www.feedyourdingo.com. Marine Corps League 5K Dash, Oakwood. 9 a.m. Oct. 3, Oakwood Police Station, 3035 Walnut Cir. $30. www.active.com. First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for a guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Elachee
Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to members and children younger than 2. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. Easy as Pie Duathlon, Dawsonville. 1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 5K run, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 4, Food Lion Parking Lot, Downtown Dawsonville, 415 Ga. Hwy. 53. $40 individual, $70 relay. www.fivestarntp.com. Tennessee Rock Trail Hike. 2.2 mile Gainesville Parks & Recreation Dept. series hike for ages 10 and older, register by 5 p.m. Oct. 8, meet at Gainesville Civic Center for bus ride to trail, Oct. 10, 830 Green St. Individual hike $5 Gainesville residents, $7.50 non-residents; series $15/$25. www.gainesville.org/recreation, 770-531-2680. Special Olympics State Fall Games, Gainesville. Six sports competitions with 1,400 athletes expected, various times, Oct. 9-11, North Hall Park, 4175 Nopone Rd., Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Rd. and Chicopee Woods Golf Course, 2125 Atlanta Hwy. www.specialolympicsga.org. Frogtown Trail Challenge, Cumming. 4 & 10 mile courses with ditch jumping, log hopping, creek crossing, stream running and more, 8 a.m. Oct. 10, private property near Old Federal/Nicholson Rd. $45-$60. www.frogtowntrailchallenge.com. Hills of Habersham Ride, Clarkesville. 23, 50, metric century bicycle rides, plus kids’ ride, 8 a.m. Oct. 10, Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Rd. $40, $10 kids. www.active.com. Mule Camp Market 5K/Fun Run/Halfmile, Gainesville. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Downtown Gainesville. $30/$10/$5. www.georgiamountainsymca.org. Fort Yargo State Park Trail Run, Winder. 3.5, 8.5 mile trail runs, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Entrance B, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $35/$40. www.dirtyspokes.net. Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Help with variety of park projects, 9 a.m. Oct. 10, Visitor’s Center, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. 678-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org. Bark in the Park 5K, Dahlonega. 9 a.m. Oct. 10, Yahoola Creek Park, 1166 Captain McDonald Rd. $20 early, $25 race day. www.active.com. Fall Celebration at Hardman Farm, Sautee-Nacoochee. Old fashioned country fair with pioneer exhibits, crafts, mountain music, historians and hand-cranked apple cider, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10, 143 Hwy. 17. $10 per vehicle. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. Let’s Glow 5K, Dawsonville. 7:15 p.m. Oct. 10, Downtown Dawsonville, 415, Ga. Hwy. 53. $25 early, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. Gold Rush 5K, Dahlonega. 8 a.m. Oct. 17, University of North Georgia, Memorial Hall Gym, 82 College Circle. $25 before Oct. 15, $30 after. www.active.com. Georgia Farm Bureau 5K, Dawsonville. 8 a.m. Oct. 17, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $25, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Run for Your Life 5K, Gainesville. 5K 9 a.m., kids’ race 8:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2 Dog Restaurant, 317 Spring St. $10-$25. www.active.com. Casey Cagle’s Century Ride, Flowery Branch. 29, 50, 66, 100 mile bicycle ride with SAG stops, post-ride meal, 9 a.m. Oct. 17, Chestnut Mountain Church, 4903 Chestnut
Mountain Cir. $30. www.caseycaglecenturyride.org. Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author reading, book-signing of Distant Voice: The Story of the Sautee Valley Indian Mound, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Hardman Farm, 143 Hwy. 17. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 17, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-5351976. Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for a guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to Elachee members and children younger than 2. www.elachee.org, 770-5351976. Nightfall at Elachee, Gainesville. Live animal presentations, craft-making, hikes, facepainting and more, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 17, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults, children 2 and older $5; free to children younger than 2 and Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. Skeleton Scuttle 5K/Fun Run, Dawsonville. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Riverview Middle School, 5126 Hwy 9. 5K $25 early, $20 students 18 and younger; $20 fun run; add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Oct. 17, 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. Running Scared 13K/5K, Oakwood. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18, Oakwood YMCA, 4107 Railroad St. $35/$30 early, add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Fast Pace Race5K/10K/15K, Cumming. 8 a.m. Oct. 24, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. Guest spokesperson Alan Culpepper, 2-time Olympian, elite distance runner. $25-$35. www.fastpacerace.org. Kickin’ Cancer 5K Trail Race/Fun Run, Jefferson. Fun run 8:30 a.m., 5K 9 a.m. Oct. 24, Crow’s Lake, 155 Crow’s Lake Rd. $20-$40. www.active.com. Johnny and Xena 5K/Fun Run, Suwanee. 9/10 a.m. Oct. 24, Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave. $20/$20 early, add $5 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen. Hike at Smithgall Woods State Park, reservations required, 9-12 a.m. Oct. 24, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. www.gastateparks.org Camp Jackie 5K/1-Mile Wheel & Walk, Cleveland. 10:30/11:30 a.m. Oct. 24, Mossy Creek Church, 2154 Post Rd. $30, wheel & walk free. www.active.com. Trick or Treat on the Trail, Gainesville. Trick or treating, petting zoo, bounce houses, games 3-5 p.m. Oct. 24, Midtown Greenway, Grove Street behind Public Safety and Fire complex. Bring canned food for Georgia Mountain Food Bank. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org. Promise to Run 5K/10K/Fun Run, Gainesville. Fun run 2:15 p.m., 5K/10K 3 p.m. Oct. 25, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $15-$20. www.classicraceser-
vices.com. Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. Princess and Pirate 10K/5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. Oct. 31, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. $35-$45, fun run $15. www.active.com. Boo Run 4K, Flowery Branch. 9 a.m. Oct. 31, 5517 Main St. $25 early, $30 race day. www.active.com. Braselton Zombie 5K. 9:30 a.m. Oct. 31, Downtown Braselton, 9924 Davis St. $25 by Oct. 23, $30 after. www.active.com. The Running Dead 5K, Dahlonega. Trick or treat activities, 2-4 p.m., kids’ fun run 3 p.m., 5K 3:10 p.m. Oct. 31, Yahoola Creek Park, 464 Mechanicsville Rd. $15-$25. www.active.com. - Compiled by Jane Harrison MORE INFO: Additions/corrections lakesidenews@mindspring.com
October 2015 Sailing Club Events Club Event Day Date BFSC Barefoot Open F-Su 10/2-4 LLSC Lightning Regatta S/S 10/3-4 LLSC Encore Race #3 Wed 10/7 LARC Fall #1 - SSC hosts Sat 10/10 BFSC Sunset #8 Sat 10/10 LLSC Laser Regatta S/S 10/10-11 UYC UYC Fall 2 Sun 10/11 LLSC Encore Race #4 Wed 10/14 LARC Fall #2 - BFSC Hosts Sat 10/17 LLSC Sailboard Regatta S/S 10/17-18 SSC Bill Sears #2 Sun 10/18 UYC UYC Fall 3 Sun 10/18 LLSC Encore Race #5 Wed 10/21 LLSC Halloween Regatta S/S 10/24-25 LLSC Miss Piggy (J-22, J-24) S/S 10/31-11/01
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• Fall Continued from Page 38 1 -6 p.m. Sun. 5340 Cornelia Hwy, Ga. 365. Maze only $9-$10; all access pass for maze, hayride, additional activities $14. Special group/children pricing. www.jaemorfarms.com, (770) 869-3999, (770) 869-0999. Kinsey Family Farm, Gainesville. Family farm traditions, not mazes, attract visitors to this picturesque farm near Cumming. Shop for pumpkins, apples, hay bales, and corn stalks. Ride a hay wagon and feed fish, goats, cows and a pony. Through Oct. 31: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. & Sun.; $3 hayrides. 7170 Jot Em Down Rd, www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com, (770) 887-6028. Burt’s Farm, Dawsonville. Hayrides, pumpkins, popcorn, fall gourds, Indian corn and seasonal decorations, plus pumpkin pies and rolls, candied corn at farm store. Through Oct. 30 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 31-Nov. 10 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. hayrides 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 1-10 weekends only 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5 Burts Farm Rd. Hayrides $5 adults, $4 children 12 & younger; free to babies 12 months and younger. www.burtsfarm.com. (706) 265-3701.
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Taste of Gainesville shines despite rain Special Olympics State Games
seeks volunteers for Oct. 9-11
PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON
Attendees at last month's Taste of Gainesville filled their plates between the boats at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Rain sent the annual Lake Lanier Rowing Club fundraiser indoors for the second time since the event moved to the LLOV plaza more than 10 years ago. Area restaurants served up their specialties to guests who dined upstairs in the boathouse. The event normally attracts around 500 diners, about half of whom buy tickets on dinner day. Reservations were up this year, but but walk-up attendance was down.
By Jane Harrison Volunteers are still needed to help some very special athletes heading to Gainesville venues for the Special Olympic State Fall Games Oct. 9-11. You don’t have to be an expert in any of the six events to bring smiles to participants’ faces. Volunteer coordinator Whitney Warren needs individuals for simple tasks like escorting teams from their waiting tent to the field and walking award recipients to the podium. An estimated 1,400 athletes are expected for softball, bocce, golf, and cycling events, plus softball skills and unified softball games. Whitney said the biggest need for volunteers is the 5-10:30 p.m. shift Oct. 10 for softball and bocce at North Hall Park, but slots also remain open for help with Saturday morning games at North Hall, cycling and unified
softball at Laurel Park, and golf at Chicopee Woods Golf Course. Some volunteers are needed to officiate games, record scores, drive golf carts, chase foul balls and help in other ways to promote a happy experience for participants. “All volunteers will be trained ahead of time, given an orientation and a chance to ask questions,” Warren said. However, she added that organizers will not turn away volunteers who come to the venues on game days. “I’d rather have too many than not enough … the more the merrier,” she said. The Games kick off Oct. 9 with an opening ceremony, torch lighting and dance at Gainesville Middle School.
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Fall food gardening keeps fresh produce coming The weather is cooling down and the need for manual watering in the garden has diminished by the time October rolls around. It’s the ideal time to plant fall and winter food crops in your backyard garden. Because of the long growing season in North Georgia’s moderate climate, you have great opportunities to cultivate spinach, lettuces, cabbage, broccoli, collards, mustard greens, turnips, and the ever-popular kale in a multitude of varieties. Area nurseries and box retailers offer multi-packs of leafy vegetable starter plants and cold-tolerant herbs like rosemary. To enjoy your greens longer, purchase one multi-pack of each variety to plant now; follow it with a second planting two to three weeks later. You can start vegetables such as carrots, radishes and spinach from seeds sowed directly into properly prepared garden beds. The warmth of the soil through late October will be adequate to germinate seeds, giving them a good head start toward leaf production before the first frost. Almanacs cite November 15 as the average frost date in Atlanta; it’s
crops, first pull all weeks, then add a bit of organic soil condiPamela A. tioner and either mushroom comKeene post or packaged cow manure to invigorate the nutrients. Till or Curb turn thoroughly, then smooth the Appeal soil before seeding or planting. Here are some tips for installing starter plants in your garden: • Use proper spacing, as indicated MORE INFO: Email: on packaging. pam@pamelakeene.com • Place the plants in loosened soil a week or so earlier the farther and gently firm the dirt around north you go in Georgia. them. Onion and garlic sets have • Use old newspapers around the been shipped to local stores for plants to reduce growth of winter fall planting. Onion sets are typi- annual weeds. A layer two to cally available in bunches of 50 or three sheets thick is adequate. 100 and look like small bundles • Water the newspapers, then of spring onions. Choose purple, cover with new mulch to keep the white or yellow varieties; somepaper in place and to hold moistimes sweet onions are also ofture. fered. If you’re hoping for large If you’ve planted seeds, be onions at harvest time, plant them sure to thin the seedlings after the at least four to six inches apart in sprouts are an inch or so tall. It’s rows. hard to discard all those Seed garlic cloves packed in seedlings, but you’ll develop betboxes should be separated before ter crops by allowing the healthiplanting. Read the instructions on est ones to grow with plenty of the box for proper spacing and space around them. cultivation. Give the garden a good soakIf you’re planting in space ing once or twice a week if we’re where you also grew summer not getting much rain. You’ll soon
PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE
Old newspapers placed around lettuce helps hold moisture, reducing the need for watering.
reap the rewards of your work with fresh lettuces, greens and more. Yum!
Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.
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Lakeside’s Safety Page A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification • Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more. • Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification. • When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) Oct. 10 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Family discount - 2 or more members $25 each • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule. Contact Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards at 404-775-2608. • Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php. Pre-registration required. Contact Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, at 770 833-8935/ flotilla29pe@gmail.com.
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Sailing Classes • Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.
Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: NASBLA-certified basics of boating course. 8-hour seminar covers boat handling, safety equipment & procedures, navigation, boat types & terminology with exam at completion. • Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 17 • Where: Army Corps Project Office, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Buford • Cost: $20; additional $20 for optional reference text and CD • Information/registration: http://atlantasboatingclub.com/public-classes/basics-of-boatingboatsmart, abc@usps-atlanta.org
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Vessel Safety Checks • Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup. • Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net.
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Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited. 99
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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds. All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m. Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks. Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531. Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas. Fees (per day): Boat launching $3/$4 Vehicles $3/$4 Pedestrian/bicycle $1 Annual pass $30 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property. Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ ilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/ recreation/Schedules
STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS 7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK
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Here are some answers to questions about hunting dates, fishing on Lanier At this time of year the Corps of Engineers usually starts getting two questions from the public who hunt and fish on Lake Lanier. Hunters ask, “Are you going to have the hunts again this year?” Fishermen ask, “Can I get a permit to sink brush in the lake?” The answer to both questions is, “Yes.” If you have been asking yourself these same questions, here is a little information that you need to know. For those familiar with the hunting opportunities on Lanier, not much has changed for this year. Deer hunting on Corps of Engineers’ property around Lanier is limited to two archeryonly quota hunts – “Islands Hunt” and “Buford Dam Hunt.” The Islands Hunt occurs on specified, undeveloped islands in Lake Lanier. Access is typically by boat only. The hunt is divided into three four-day hunts. This year the hunting dates are November
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the Corps of Engineers in addition to the required state licenses. Craig Permits are issued by lottery Sowers drawings. To be entered in the drawings, hunters must apply by letter to: Operations Project ManUS Army ager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, Corps of Engineers P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515. Letters must contain full name, address, phone number, email address, and indicate the specific MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 hunt(s) applied for. Disabled vetwww.sam.usace.army.mil/ erans are given preference for the Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/ LakeSidneyLanier.aspx Buford Dam Hunt. Eligibility for this preference should be indi12-15, November 26-29, and De- cated in the applicant’s letter. Application letters must be received cember 10-13. The Buford Dam by October 15. Hunt is a three-day hunt that ocWaterfowl hunting on Lanier is curs on the south end of the lake divided into two seasons – an on lands around the Lake Lanier Project Management Office. This early season for Teal and Canada year the hunt is scheduled for No- Geese and a late season for Ducks and Canada Geese. The Corps alvember 17-19, with a required lows hunters to use some of the pre-hunt safety meeting on Noclosed parks as access for watervember 16 at 7 p.m. fowl hunting. Hunters do not need To participate in these hunts, hunters must obtain a permit from a Corps permit to hunt waterfowl on Lake Lanier. The regulations on hunting hours, bag limits, locations and required licenses can
and locations. Here are some general restrictions: • No metal, used tires, or other “trash” may be used to construct the fish attractor. • No portion of the fish attractor may be situated above elevation 1050 msl. • Fish attractors must be placed in locations that are not obvious hazards to boating or swimming. To obtain a fish attractor permit, apply by letter to: Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515. Letters must contain full name, address, phone number, a detailed description of the materials that will be used, the final size of the fish attractor, and a map showing both the location and water depth where the fish attractor will be installed. Lake Lanier is a great hunting and fishing destination. If you are interested in hunting or installing fish attractors, but have more questions, please contact Park Ranger Craig Sowers at (770) 945-9531.
The difference between ‘Beware vs. Be Aware’
Continued from Page 14 pass through. Prior to deciding to allow the regatta, Baggett discussed navigation concerns with LLOV board members, who assured him boaters would continue to have access around the regatta. “For the past five years, boaters have always been able to go through… (ACRA) has never shut down the lake,” House said, adding that about one-third of the eastern section near the venue tower provides “plenty of room” for boat passage. The Clarks Bridge boat ramp at LLOV is closed for the regatta. Race officials along the course flag down boaters to alert them about sharing the lake with rowers stroking toward top awards. Regatta officials said there has never been a
be found at http://gohuntgeorgia.com/ and http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/ Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/hunting. To improve fish habitats in the lake, a permit is required from the Corps to sink brush in the lake. Much of the woody vegetation between elevation 1035 mean sea level (msl) and 1070 msl was cleared by the Corps during construction of the lake. This left the top 35 feet of Lanier without much fish habitat. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Corps of Engineers and the public have worked through the years to restore the fish habitat, generally with man-made structures called fish attractors. Fish attractors can be made with a variety of materials, but sunken brush and used Christmas trees are the most common. The Corps issues permits for creating fish habitats. The permit is free of charge, but for safety there are some restrictions on types of materials, water depth
safety problem during the regatta. Stahl indicated ACRA had gotten bids from other venues for its championship regatta, but had hoped to come back to Lanier. “Lake Lanier and Gainesville-Hall '96 have been good partners with ACRA for the last five years, and our championship has grown and the overall experience for our athletes has improved as a result. Add to that their efforts over the summer to obtain permission for 2016, and our decision ultimately was an easy one to return next spring.” Pending the final permit, the ACRA championship is set for May 28-29, according to crew websites already posting it on their schedule.
ENJOY A SAFE AUTUMN ON THE LAKE!
The headline’s phrase contains similar sounding words if you say them fast enough with one extra letter and the space in between. They are somewhat related in definition but that is far from reality when it comes to boating safety. Each and every operator of a watercraft, crew member, and even passengers need to recognize the difference these two mind-sets present and how to successfully engage them before problems arise. Beware – To be careful, take heed, and watch out are all part of the total equation of safety but “Be Aware” takes the lead in every sense of the word and meaning. That’s what boating safety is all about: to discern problems and take corrective steps to prevent “bad things” from happening in the first place. As discussed many times before, proper education develops a keen understanding of what the outcome will be if certain actions are taken, both positive and negative. It all stems from risk assessment and in order to do that properly you should be aware of all the possible scenarios. Another reason why Error Trapping and Lessons Learned is so important to your great, incident free day on the water. To say history repeats itself is a vast understatement when it comes to safely navigating a wa-
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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. - Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B3, 678-482-1662. Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. This Southern Gastro Pub features re-imagined traditional Southern fare and variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Seasonal. A-3, Cumming, 770-8886473. www.lennys.com Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5. Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Open Fri.-Sun. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com. Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770945-8787, www.lanierislands.com. Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Mon - Thurs, closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net. Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.-Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787. The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/out-
door flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com. Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast. Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined. Live weekly entertainment downstairs at CooCoo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400, Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932. Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678-828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181. Collegiate – Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. 220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678-9892280. Foster House – Restaurant and special events facility. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2, Sun. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner - Country buffet and music, Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 305 West Main St., Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905. Norman’s Landing – Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Casual. 365 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. A-3, 770-8860100. Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C2, 770-287-8384. Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177. Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com. Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379. Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine
served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000. Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro. Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153. Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551. Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848. Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” 3072 Hwy 52, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983. Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr., Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499. Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111. Sperata - Continental fine dining in its 11th year. Private dining available. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. Mon.Sat., Sun. 2:30-9 p.m. Buford. B-4. 678 7657911, www.speratarestaurant.com. Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100. Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford. B-3, 770-945-8608. Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol-
lowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019. Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands. com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11;30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881. Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966. Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 914 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 678-947-0718; 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, 770-6146871. Oriental Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.
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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.99 On-site eatery: Pig Tales 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.ILoveMyMarina.com Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.89 premium; $3.69 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access. Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.74; $2.99 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: Lenny’s Sub Shop Eatery hours: Daily 10:30-4; Fri. & Sat. til 6 Menu: Sub sandwiches, salads and more; Party Packs (deli sandwich, chips and deluxe cookie) Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-888-6473 Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.
GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.89 ((Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard. HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: 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: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.54 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available. HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.44 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage. HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 8:30-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies. Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15): $4.99 premium; $3.89 unleaded; $3.59 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership)
On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14.
PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'. Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant. Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.65 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps. SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/ Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; closed Tuesday Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-2450'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 9/25/15) $3.99 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership On-site eatery: Rico’s (Trolly cart style dining) Eatery hours: Seasonal Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7. SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Closed Oct. 1April 1 Phone: 678 304-3157 Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: 89 & 93 octane, w/Valvetech Price of fuel: Closed Oct. 1-April 1 On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands
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Tallulah Gorge, a wonder of the Cherokee world, is right here in Georgia When the white man first ventured into what is now North Georgia, my ancestors, the Cherokee Indians, were already living here in one of the marvelous wonders of their world ... known today as Tallulah Gorge. In fact, some historians still believe that the modern name comes from the Cherokee word meaning “terrible” but the Indians called it Ugunyi, which has never been translated. Nevertheless, the Cherokee viewed Tallulah Falls as wild, mysterious and dangerous, and generally avoided the area of the falls. Formed by the slow erosive action of the Tallulah River that sliced through the Tallulah Dome’s quartzite rock formation millions of years ago, the gorge is more than two miles long and 1,000 ft. deep. There are six spectacular waterfalls that range from the 96 feet of Hurricane Falls to 76 feet at Tempesta Falls, then Oceana Falls is 50 ft. high, L’Eau d’Or Falls is 46 ft. high, Bridal Veil Falls is 17 ft. high and Lovers Leap Falls is 16 ft. high. Following the Civil War, Tallulah Falls became a major tourist attraction and when a railroad was built from Atlanta in 1882, thousands of people came to see the gorge and the falls. Soon, the little town of Tallulah Falls had more than 20 hotels and boarding
Bill Vanderford Travel Editor
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houses, bars and other tourist businesses. Numerous fires burned down the small village, but each time, they built it back even better than before, which kept the tourist traffic flowing. Tallulah Falls was often referred to as the Niagara of the South complete with horse riding stables, billiard tournaments, tennis and nightly music and dancing. They even had the first high wire crossing of the gorge by Professor Leon on July 24, 1886, which was duplicated by the great Karl Wallenda on July 18, 1970. The downfall of this early Southern tourist attraction came when politicians and businessmen saw the possibilities for generating power from all the rushing water. Local people and early en-
Enjoying the view of the gorge.
vironmentalists battled to keep the falls in its natural form, but in the end, the big money and powerful politicians won and allowed Georgia Power to complete a dam in 1912. Visitation dwindled but the town hung on until a fire again destroyed it in December of 1921. As early as 1905, there were discussions of making Tallulah Gorge into a park, but nothing was done until 1993 when Governor Zell Miller established the Tallulah Gorge State Park. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectac-
ular views of the river and waterfalls. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10-mile trail. Exhibits in the park’s Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. An awardwinning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers. If you love nature and like a healthy workout, this place offers spectacular views while going down and back almost 1,000 stairs. Those who are really hardy, are expert swimmers and
want to traverse the river at the bottom of the gorge need to be at the center on or before 7:30 a.m. to acquire a permit. Otherwise, there is no need to wake up that early as you can enjoy the trail and the vistas at an easy pace from above. The cascading waters of the Tallulah River passing through huge rock outcrops as it descends rapidly in the deep recesses of the gorge is an unforgettable sight! For more information, check their web site at: www.gastateparks. org/tallulahgorge .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.
The suspension bridge over the gorge. The old sign at Tallulah Point Overlook.
The old overlook at Tallulah Gorge. Visitors at the lowest point of the gorge walkway.
Wildlife along the walkway into the gorge.
For more photos, visit www.lakesidenews.com/vanderfords-travel-column.
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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division .....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor...............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days .............770-628-1019 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11. Sunset Cove..............................678 304-3157
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REPRESENTING BUYERS AND SELLERS IN ALL 5 LAKE LANIER COUNTIES CALL US TO BUY OR SELL ON LAKE LANIER!
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Tastefully appointed North Hall lake home. 5BR. 4/5BA. Easy access to deep water, single slip dock. 5BR/4.5BA, in-ground pool, finished terrace level, covered back porch. Lots of home for a large family. Call Robin 770-361-0815.
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Ideal lake retreat located on big open water with double slip dock! Enjoy a stunning "A" frame, lodge style home sitting on Peninsula Point lot with short, easy footpath to private double dock, beachfront and water oasis! Home features detached garage; rock fireplace; hardwood floors; modern kitchen; back wall of windows; expansive wood deck for entertaining. Great location by land and water and at an unbeatable price.
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Totally renovated Lake Lanier home. Very private setting, grass to water's edge, shared double slip dock with party deck plus a S/S dock covered dock. 4BR/2.5BA. Cozy den with fireplace, formal living and dining rooms. Gourmet kitchen with island. Tile and hardwood floors. Walk to marina for a meal at Pelican Petes!
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; cov dock w/party deck, boat lift & electricity; detached 2 car garage; wrap around deck; vaulted gr rm w/skylight & home furnishings. Enjoy a genuine “lake themed’ cottage w/all the simple luxuries, necessities & many conveniences of a “priceless” Lake Lanier property. In Forsyth County close to GA. 400. FMLS#5208091
Nice older brick lake home close to everything but on a very private level lot. 3BR 2BA on the main. 2BR 1BA on terrace level. Hardwood floors on main, granite in kitch, screen porch, 2 masonry fireplaces, second kitch, all new paint. Drive down to the single slip covered dock on open water. GREAT PRICE!
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Draft EIS ready for public view; plan could determine future water usage for Lake Lanier operation By Jane Harrison The long awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement that could determine future water storage in Lake Lanier will be ready for public view Oct. 2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District announced in a press release last month it filed the DEIS for the updated Master Water Control Manual for the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint River Basin in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The master manual includes a water supply storage assessment for reallocation of storage in Lake Lanier with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on the river system. The public will have 60 days to review and comment on the document and appendices that the Corps plans to use as a guide to operate Buford Dam and Lake Lanier plus four other reservoir projects on the Chattahoochee River, West Point Dam and Lake; Walter F. George Lock, Dam, and Lake; George W. Andrews Lock, Dam, and Lake; and Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam and Lake Seminole. The Corps has no
dams on the Flint River. The Chattahoochee and Flint come together at Lake Seminole, where they flow out of Jim Woodruff dam into the Apalachicola River in Florida. The DEIS will be available for inspection Oct. 2 at Corps’ website http://www.sam.usace. army.mil/Missions/PlanningEnvironmental/ACFMasterWaterControlManualUpdate/ACFDocument Library.aspx. Individuals can also get a CD containing the document at open house meetings or by mail by writing to Commander, USACE, Mobile District, Attn: PD-EI (ACF-DEIS), P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL 36628. The first open house meeting is set for 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Gainesville Civic Center. The Corps will accept comments submitted on cards or through the court reporter at the meetings, by mail to the aforementioned address, or by email to: acf-wcm@usace.army.mil. The expected timetable for the ACF Master Control Manual and EIS proposes final submission of EIS documents with public comments next spring and decision on
plan implementation next fall. The updated water control plan would go into effect in winter/spring 2017. The purpose and need for the federal action is to determine how federal projects in the ACF Basin should be operated for their authorized purposes, in light of current conditions and applicable law, and to implement those operations through updated water control plans and manuals. The documents will guide how the Corps manages the projects for water supply, demands from years of growth and development, new and rehabilitated structural features, power generation, plus the potential for drought and floods, environmental concerns and other demands on the river system. It will also take into account the June 28, 2011 Circuit Court of Appeals conclusion that water supply is an authorized purpose for Lake Lanier. The proposed WCM will replace the current plan completed in 1958, when Lanier was neared its first full pool. The old ACF management plan did not include models for
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operating some of the smaller reservoirs or address water supply operations, according to the Corps’ website. EIS documents for the reservoirs date back to the 1970s. The Corps reported that litigation between Georgia, Florida and Alabama has delayed completion of the updated documents. An ACF Water Control Plan pro-
posed in 1989 was derailed by an Alabama lawsuit. After that litigation was deferred, other legal maneuvering continued to bear on the master plan’s completion. Prior to the current Florida v. Georgia litigation, the last major case was the 2011 ruling. Corps’ personnel have been working on the current draft EIS since then.
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