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The Publisher Vance Leavy This past weekend was declared “It’s Great to be a Georgia Bulldog” by the athletic department promotion folks. And boy was it ever with UGA athletic events bustling with happy fans at Sanford Stadium, Foley Field, the Dan Magill Tennis Center and Jack Turner Field. Thankfully Athens was spared from the devastating weather that hit throughout the south. After some heavy wind and rain Friday evening and Saturday morning, the skies parted for two glorious days of sunshine in the Classic City. The best part of all the festivities was how many families could be seen taking in the hard work by so many Georgia student-athletes. In a world that seems to be filled with increasingly more and more bad things, what goes on daily with UGA athletics is a breath of fresh air. And what an awesome learning experience for all the children in attendance. Perhaps one day they too could don a Georgia uniform for their favorite sport. And while the athletic department declared this past weekend a special one, really there are practically that many events happening on campus week after week. It is because of this reason that we created BI Athens two years ago. And what a blast it has been to take on the challenge of somehow documenting so many happenings. With each issue, our goal is to lend some sort of coverage to every sport that is in season. It might be our Ticker page covering the most recent outcomes (page 18) or it may be fan photos from a specific event like the ones on pages 3, 7, 9, 15 and 18. Our goal with the publication is to create a vibe that we hope helps grow the support of all these incredible athletic programs. Still anyone who is lucky enough to call Athens home knows that the city offers so many other opportunities beyond sports. Because of that is why we made the decision this year to also include lifestyle happenings in BI Athens. One of those lifestyle culture is food. Unless you’re a bore, surely by now most folks realize the amazing culinary offerings in Athens. But the beauty of food is that its passion can be achieved at any level. Cheri and I got a kick out of our cover where Athens’ most renowned foodie, Hugh Acheson’s photo is above our neighbor, Elizabeth Norris holding her wildly popular dessert. The professional and the mother may have different clientele, but they both share the same desire of satisfaction for their creations. We catch up with Hugh on page 16 regarding his recent appearance on Top Chef Masters. And as far as we’re concerned he was robbed when being the first chef to be eliminated. And definitely go to our back page (20), to learn how to make Elizabeth’s yummy dessert. Although I don’t suggest eating it after 10 p.m. as the coffee ice cream, chocolate and toffee certainly had my motor running when I tried to go to sleep. Well darn, I’ve run out of space again. Before I go, I must remind folks not to forget about two awesome events hitting Athens in the coming weeks. The Athens Twilight is April 2930 and then the Nationwide PGA golf tour comes to town the following week. There’s nothing like seeing professional cyclists zipping around downtown and even better at night. And then watching some of the best golfers on the planet tackling the UGA Golf Course is such a treat, after so many of my own disaster rounds out there. For ten reasons not to miss either of those events, be sure to check out pages 8 and 17. Until next time, do yourself a favor, and don’t let these beautiful days pass without getting out and enjoying them. Surely, a look through our pages should give you a few ideas …

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The EDITOR Ryan Scates Walking through campus this week, it’s hard not to be struck by the beauty of the dogwoods and azaleas bursting out of their winter slumber. Like a Sanford Stadium crowd growing louder through the fourth quarter, what started as a dull roar of quiet blooms back in March has grown to an overwhelming clamor of pinks and whites and deep greens that compliment the city’s architecture and citizens in a way that just can’t be matched by the other seasons. To the casual observer, Athens’ springtime charm might be limited to just the reasons stated above. However, if they dug a little deeper they might uncover one of this town’s most astonishing Spring features, the incredible crop of hard-working students that are putting the final touches on remarkable college careers at UGA. While our graduation issue is still one issue away, I can’t help but go ahead and note one such student that we have had the privilege of working with here at Bulldawg Illustrated. (Sorry to embarrass you, Chelsea) While we would like to claim Chelsea Lipocky as one of “our” prized students, other places around town like the UGA Relay for Life organization, Delta Zeta sorority, the Athens-Banner Herald, ESPN and the UGA Visitor’s Center also have benefitted from her hard work. The Columbus native has had incredible success honing her passion for journalism and mass media during her time at the university. And in addition to giving BI readers great insight into the minds of some of UGA’s best athletes, Chelsea guided ESPN the Magazine readers through a football season in Athens with her “Season in the Stands” video series, worked on productions like “Sports Center” and the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl with ESPN, and covered high school football through video efforts with the Athens BannerHerald. But perhaps Chelsea’s most significant contribution to the area has been her involvement in Relay for Life, an organization devoted to finding a cure for cancer. In 2010 the organization raised over $320,000, and on Saturday they held a spectacular event through the wind and rain at the intramural complex. Through all of this, Chelsea even found time to craft a spectacular interview with UGA Softball standout and cancer-survivor Jennie Auger that can be found on page 14. In the lull just before finals, campus is abuzz with students making their last philanthropic efforts of the school year. Chelsea is just one of literally thousands of students at UGA who have taken time this year to put aside their academic and professional ambitions and focus on giving back to the community. While Georgia students have rightly claimed their title to party expertise, it’s encouraging to see that this crop of Bulldawgs knows how to give back as well. So on your next drive down Lumpkin or Milledge, Prince or Bloomfield, admiring the landscape, (and maybe even the locals) look a little closer. Maybe you will notice the efforts of hardworking and big-hearted students like Chelsea make this town a more beautiful place for all of us to live.

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Headed into the second half of Southeastern Conference play, Georgia sits in fourth place in the toughest league in the land, with a 9-6 league mark. Facing far and away the nation’s strongest schedule, 30 of Georgia’s 37 games have come against ranked opposition, the Bulldogs, 19-18 overall through the weekend of April 17, carry an RPI of No. 17 nationally. It has been a grind through this treacherous slate, and the Bulldogs have been playing with heavy hearts for injured teammate Johnathan Taylor. The ultra-popular and talented junior outfielder suffered a severe neck injury in a collision with teammate Zach Cone on March 6 while chasing a fly ball against Florida State. There was an update on Taylor’s condition at an April 14 press conference that was attended by, amongst others, Bulldogs head coach David Perno and University of Georgia President, Dr. Michael Adams. That’s a question we get on almost a daily basis, will he walk again?,” said Dr. Donald Peck Leslie, medical director at the Shepherd Center and one of Taylor’s attending physicians. “That’s not known at this time. Walking is a big goal for everybody who comes here. But at this time we can’t say that.” His current medical condition is tetraplegic, which means that all of his extremities have been affected by the injury. The good news from the devastating event is that Taylor’s spinal cord was not severed, it was bruised, so there is the chance of hope that me may be able to walk again. “There is definitely optimism,” Perno said at the press conference. “If anybody deserves a miracle it’s Johnathan Taylor.”

Dr. Leslie was asked about the recovery and chance of walking again. “A majority of people with this injury don’t walk, unfortunately,” he said. But Dr. Leslie said that Taylor has made impressive progress during his time at Shepherd Center. Taylor has regained movement in his arms and shoulders and is able to operate a manual wheelchair himself. “He was having a great deal of respiratory trouble when he first got here, but complications now are few,” Dr. Leslie said. “He’s strengthening. He gets up and out of bed independently every day. He’s gaining strength every day. I think you’ll see in the future that his prognosis is very good.” Perno has said on numerous occasions that J.T. is the “heart and soul of the program.” It is impressive and heart-warming to see the way that the Georgia people and so many others have come together in support of this wonderful young man and his family, in particular his mother, who is a very special lady. This is unfortunately the second time in just over two years that the program has been struck by a devastating injury. In the Fall of 2009, freshman infielder Chance Veazey was paralyzed from the waist down in an accident. So many have rallied to the cause in support of these incredibly brave and strong young men, that the goodness of people has truly shown in the face of horrific accidents. The support from the University, the athletic association, the Georgia people, baseball fans, opposing schools and people of all walks has been overwhelm-

ing. This has been extremely difficult for the close–knit program, but the Bulldog faithful should be extremely proud of the way Perno and his staff have dealt with the entire situation. To have to go through this twice . . . well, it’s just not fair. Playing for J.T., this team has done some special things, and has the look of a squad that is bound for an NCAA Regional. At the top of the list of standouts is junior righthander Michael Palazzone, who has been lights out. Over his last seven starts, Palazzone has worked at least seven innings, while chalking up a 6-0 record plus a no-decision with an Earned Run Average of just over 2.0 against a murderer’s row of opponents: Florida State, Southern Cal, South Carolina, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Florida. In a thrilling 7-2 win over the Gators on Saturday, April 16 before an overflow crowd at the “It’s Great to be a Georgia Bulldog Weekend,” which was a smashing success, Palazzone picked up the win and had an incredible streak come to an end. Prior to issuing a two-out base on balls in the fifth, the Marietta native and Lassiter High product went 38.2 innings without giving up a walk. He and Alex Wood have been one of the league’s top one-two weekend punches and are a primary reason that Georgia sits in such good shape in the grueling SEC race. This team is a fun one to watch and there’s something about them, there’s a little magic – and the inspiration from J.T.

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By Andrew Downs There is an underlining element, a blue print, in our lives which is a road map of who we become. It is a plan which ultimately blossoms into what becomes an expression of our personal style. And yes, we all have a personal style. I use the word blossom because a blossom is the result, the expression of the blue print, of what we call a garden. And style is expressed in a garden as clearly as any other style is expressed. I have a couple of dear friends who know a thing or two about gardening and I thought that I would get their take on the subject. John Waters is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Historic Preservation in the College of Environmental Design at UGA. His wife Charlotte has done just about anything one could do including serve as president of Ladies’ Garden Club of Athens, the first garden club formed in America. Her favorite place in the world is in their garden and they have quite the garden. When I want information I go directly to the source! When John was three years old he was enamored by a fig tree growing outside his bedroom window and found it interesting and its leaves amazing. At the age of seventeen, he began studies in landscape architecture at Georgia. There is a fig tree in the Water’s garden today. Charlotte remembers the lilacs, hydrangeas and roses in her mother’s garden in Virginia and has nurtured her love of gardening ever since. I thought I’d ask them a few questions. AD: John, how do you start a garden and how does it reflect the style of its gardener? JW: “A garden has a sense of awe which can be seen immediately and from that awe comes the recognition of atmosphere, character, nature, beauty and realism. One starts a garden by planting one single flower, shrub, vine or even a tree sapling. In time, your garden begins to look like a photo of what makes you happy.” AD: So what do you say, Charlotte? CW: “A garden is a refection of one’s personal lifestyle, esthetic preferences, and sensitivity toward the environment. As it develops, it reflects increments of ones own development. I can see myself in my garden. My advice in starting a garden is to hire or marry a landscape architect.” As for my opinion, the opinion of a person whose only experience in gardening was a two row vegetable garden I planted when I was a child, is to be careful what you plant for. I got so protective and selfish about my radishes that it took me years to get over my selfishness. My advice is to just plant something that will bloom and wait until it does. Looking at that bloom will make you happy, give you a sense of pride and accomplishment and then you’ll be hooked. The rest of the plan is personal style. Publisher’s Note from Cheri Leavy There were delighted faces coming and going from my neighbor’s, Ann and Joe Frierson’s, amazing garden this weekend at the 18th Annual Piedmont Gardeners’ Garden Tour. Folks toured five private gardens on a lovely spring Saturday in Athens and I feel certain were duly inspired by these personally styled outdoor oasis. Since 1996, The Piedmont Gardeners, using proceeds from the garden tour, have awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to UGA horticulture students. Here’s to the future gardens of these students!

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Ten reasons you can’t miss this year’s Stadion Classic at UGA By C.B. Schmelter From May 2nd to May 8th, the PGA Nationwide Tour rolls into town. The Stadion Classic at UGA is in its second year on campus, and is a perfect way to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Here are ten reasons you can’t miss this year’s tournament: 1. The 19th Hole Concert Series Aside from all the golf events the Stadion Classic is hosting, the 19th Hole Concert Series will be hosting concerts each night at the Melting Point in Downtown, Athens (different shows Wednesday through Saturday nights are open to the public). 2. Improve Your Game While Wii Golf can be a quick thrill, playing a video game just isn't quite the same. The Beechwood Chick-Fil-A will be hosting a golf clinic open to UGA Students and Juniors in the Athens area. Hopefully I'll be able to break my “WiiCurse.” The Nationwide Players, along with the UGA Men's and Women's Golf teams, will be on hand to lend us professional knowledge. This event is also open to the public, but only 400 spots are available, so register now! 3. Buy and Save (A Life) Regional FirstCare is hosting its second year of TICKETS Fore CHARITY. This program allows non-profit organizations to keep 100% of proceeds for the tickets they sell in advance of the event. This year some participating organizations in-

clude the American Red Cross, the Athens Area Homeless Shelter and UGA Miracle. 4. For those of us who did not get golfing scholarships All net-proceeds from the Stadion Classic at UGA go to the Arch Foundation. These proceeds will go to need-based scholarships for UGA students. So along with TICKETS Fore CHARITY the Stadion Classic is finding a way to give back to the university community. 5. Chip Beck and Bubba Watson These two names need no introduction. Get your opportunity to meet two golfing legends in person! Athens Country Club is offering the “St. Mary's Breakfast with Bubba and Chip,” on Tuesday the Third at 7:45 am. Beck and Watson have both been honored as co-chairs for this year’s event. 6. Who is next? The Stadion Classic is an Official Nationwide Tour event. In essence, it is the “minor league” to the PGA Tour. However, every Nationwide player has the chance to get “called up” to the PGA Tour. As the Nationwide Tour comes to a close, the top 25 money leaders will be offered PGA Tour Cards. Get your chance to see next year's PGA greats right here in Athens. 7. The only university-hosted Nationwide Tour Event We all know that Georgia takes its golf pretty seriously, but the Masters and the Tour Championship are not the only

exclusive tournaments in the state. The Stadion Classic at UGA is the only Nationwide Tour event to be held on a college campus. You already live in arguably the most exclusive golfing state in the Nation, so why not drive out to the Stadion Classic and become part of the golfing community? 8. Homecoming Several University of Georgia Alumni are slated to play the Stadion Classic. This line up includes Brendon Todd, a member of the 2005 NCAA Championship Team. So come out and give our alumni the welcome they deserve. 9. Hunker Down You Hairy Dawgs The Stadion Classic at UGA offers a special chance to the current members of the Bulldogs' Golf Team to compete in a professional setting. The two players with the lowest season stroke average through the SEC Tournament will be offered exemptions into the field of players. The top three contenders heading into the tournament were: Russell Henley, Harris English and Hudson Swafford. 10. Golf with Georgia Giants The Georgia Bulldog Celebrity-Am takes place the first day of the tournament, May 2nd, and the Stadion Classic at UGA Pro-Am takes place May 4th. The pairings have yet to be announced, so keep an eye out to see who gets to play! More information about the tournament can be found at http://stadionclassic.uga.edu/.

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Chelsea’s player profile - Jennie Auger By Chelsea Lipocky Jennie Auger is a Senior Outfielder from California. She is also a cancer survivor. Auger was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia when she was only fiveyears-old. I caught up with Auger before practice recently to talk about life as a cancer-free student-athlete. If softball was out of the picture, what would be your dream job? A Disneyland Princess… What other special talents do you have outside of softball? I am an undercover nerd. How long have you been playing softball? I’ve been playing forever…over fourteen years. Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? I have to eat at waffle house. Where is your favorite place to eat in Athens? The Last Resort Grill. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Each day brings with it a fresh start, a choice to seek joy, act with kindness, find moments of grace, and be grateful. What is your story with cancer? I was diagnosed when I was five years old. The cancer I had is called ALL; Leukemia. It was a long time ago, and I was really little. I spent a lot of time in the hospital, ac-

tually living there for a few months. Then I would have to go back every day for blood tests and things like that afterwards. I was very lucky that I thankfully was diagnosed with a cancer that has a pretty high success rate. Both of my parents being a nurse and a doctor were very happy with the way I was treated and we’re very happy that it was this type of cancer and not a more serious one. I have been in remission for 15 years! You were really young during so much of your experience. What do you remember most? I remember bits and pieces, amazingly, since I was so little, but I definitely remember one day I had to get these shots in my legs. I just remember not being able to get up and walk or go to the bathroom. It was just the most awful day. It is just so vivid in my mind still to this day. It is just one of those memories that I can’t forget, even if I try. How do you think being a cancer survivor has an affect on you being a college athlete today? Well, I just think that a lot of times people forget why they are here. Sometimes I am even sore or complain about practice, and I just have to go back and think to myself, ‘don’t take anything for granted,’ because I might not be here today if it wasn’t for getting better. It just makes me look back and realize that there were a lot of obstacles in my road and how thankful I am that I overcame them. Now I am playing Division-1 softball at the University of Georgia… it is just such a great accomplishment.

Gotta LOVE THE FANS compiled by Alana Carithers

Name: Pam Thaxton Hometown: Winterville Best bulldawg memory: Karen Lychee scoring a perfect “40” for the Gym Dogs

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Name: Jeremy Mize Hometown: Crawford Best bulldawg memory: When Knowshon Moreno jumped over the player from the opposing team in 2008.

Name: Kristen Thomas Hometown: Watkinsville Major: Special Education Best bulldawg memory: When the softball team beat Alabama at home.

Name: Candice Dottin Hometown: Norcross Major: Mass Media Arts Best bulldawg memory: The spirit of the crowd at the first football game of the 2010 season.

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By Chelsea Swanhart “Top Chef Masters” features 12 accomplished chefs starving to win $100,000 for their charities, as well as compete for the esteemed title of “Top Chef Master.” This season, Athens has a personal tie to the popular Bravo cooking show, and his name is Hugh Acheson. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Acheson started working at restaurants at the ripe age of 15. He wanted to learn as much as he possibly could, as he quickly realized that he favored cooking to academics. In Ottawa, Acheson learned French cuisine and wine working under Chef Rob MacDonald at the celebrated Henri Burger restaurant. He worked with Chef Mike Fennelly at Mecca in San Francisco. Later, Acheson also worked as opening sous-chef with Chef Gary Danko. Taking from his experiences, Acheson established his own style of cuisine of southern flavors with a touch of European influence. He developed the restaurant Five & Ten in 2000, which has become an Athens’ favorite, as we do love our southern food in Georgia especially when prepared with such aplomb. Since the opening of Five & Ten, he has opened other projects, including Gosford Wine with sommelier Ben Giacchino, The National with Chef Peter Dale, and most recently Empire State South in Atlanta. Acheson’s talent has not gone unnoticed, as he has been recognized with several awards including Food & Wine’s Best New Chef, and he is a four-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast and the AJC Restaurant of the Year. But three restaurants, a wine shop and numerous awards were not enough for the ambitious Acheson. When he was given the opportunity to compete on season three of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, Acheson was ready for the test. Not only did the show provide Acheson a fun creative outlet, but also gave him an opportunity to give back to the Wholesome Wave Foundation. The Wholesome Wave Foundation aims to nourish and feed Americans in need. Using farm-to-community programs, this foundation benefits struggling customers, as well as small local farmers. The Wholesome Wave Foundation also attempts to substantially increase the health and wellness of excluded communities through direct economic associations by supporting America’s small farmers. “They are an organization that focuses on making great food,” Acheson says, “Not about what you earn or your household income, just getting quality food to everyone.” As the Slow Food Movement continues to gain momentum in Athens, supporting The Wholesome Wave Foundation is great way to contribute. Go to www.wholesomewave.org/get-involved to find out how you can help. As far as Acheson’s next big project goes, mums the word. “I am just continuing to concentrate on my existing restaurants. Also, my first cookbook, A New Turn in the South is coming out this fall. It will be available October 18th, so I am working on scheduling a book tour,” Acheson says. We wish him the best of luck in all of his endeavors, and we would like to say congratulations for being one of 12 chefs chosen as a “Top Chef Master.” Publisher’s Note from Cheri Leavy Hugh was incredible on the show although he was eliminated. He was at ease in front of the camera and his sense of humor was ever present while he kept his cool in the kitchen unlike many of the other chefs. He took a risk and prepared a dish that he had never done. I think “salty scallops” might be dirty words to Hugh for awhile. There are whispers that we should continue to watch the show that you never know in reality tv when a surprise returning guest might make his way back on the show. I planned to watch anyway as I am a big fan of Chef John Currence of City Grocery in Oxford, MS and of food writer Ruth Reichl who is a judge. photos by Rinne Allen

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Top ten reasons not to miss the Athens Twilight, April 29-30 By Alana Carithers April marks the coming of spring, warmer weather, and overall excitement around Athens. It also means that it’s time for one of Athens’ biggest annual events: Athens Twilight. This weekend is packed with excellent food, great music, and several bike races in downtown Athens that prove to be the highlight of Spring in the Classic City. Here are the top ten reasons not to miss the best weekend in Athens in the spring: 1. Great Eats. The Twilight Food Court is set up all along the 200 Block of College Avenue. This feast will feature options from Chik-fil-a, Buffalo’s, Kelly’s Jamaican Food, Rollin’ Chopstix, It’s All in Good Fun!, and Finger Lickers. Located near the music stage and the area for the grid qualifiers for the races, the ‘Food Court’ is the perfect place to stop in for a bite to eat on Friday and Saturday while still enjoying all the other festivities. 2. High- flying acrobatics. Canopy Studio Trapeze Performances: Also residing on the 200 Block of College Ave., local Canopy Studios will set up and showcase their talents on Friday evening. This should be an exciting and unique display! 3. Hot Jams. A staple of the Twilight extravaganza is of course the live music. Go enjoy various acts presented by the

Georgia Theatre that will be playing at the centrally located stage on Friday evening.

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4. Bike racing like you’ve never seen before. The Twilight Grid Qualifiers kick off the weekend’s bike racing, and are exciting because these preliminary races determine the start positions for Saturday night’s big Pro/Am Criterium race. Heats start at 10 a.m. on Friday and run most of the day. This is perfect way to get into the bike racing spirit!

8. Race in nature. Jittery Joe’s Twilight AM Races are perfect for the early riser! This race takes place at the beautiful Oconee River Greenway Circuit, and is the perfect way to get out of town for a little bit, enjoy nature, and a fast paced race.

5. Extreme Sports. The Twilight BMX Jam kicks off at 10 am Saturday morning with many exhilarating BMX contests over a number of large and innovative professional ramps, box jumps, and other obstacles. The Jam continues with the professional ramp competition and finishes the night strong with the Keith King Stunt Show Saturday evening. 6. Get active. The Twilight 5K Run/ Walk presented by the Athens Running Company is open to participants of all running and walking levels. Starting and ending in downtown Athens, this race will be an awesome opportunity to flex those athletic muscles or cheer on friends or family. 7. Events for the kids. Twilight Kids Criterium Presented By St. Mary’s Hospital is a great way to get the younger ones involved in all the fun. There are races for kids 5- 14 starting

9. The Main Event. The Terrapin Twilight Women's Criterium presented by the Athens Downtown Development Authority- the start of the “main event� of Athens Twilight weekend! This 40K race attracts cyclists from all over the nation and world. Starting Saturday night, this event is the must- see of the weekend! 10. “One of the most insane criteriums in the nation�. Terrapin Twilight Men's Criterium Presented by the Athens Banner-Herald is the second part of the “main event.� The men’s 80K race, like the women’s race, takes place solely in downtown Athens- it is a short course bicycle race, or a “criterium.� This exciting race takes over downtown Athens, and it’s hard not to get swept up into the excitement. For more information about the events of Athens Twilight, visit http://www.athenstwilight.com/

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THE TICKER

UGA Equestrian places second in 2011 Varsity Equestrian National Championships Softball Coach, Lu Harris-Champer claims 750th career win with 3-2 victory over Ole Miss Soccer team beats Wake Forest 2-0, finishes spring campaign 4-2-1 Michael Ayers wins Decathalon in Knoxville, Ben Davies and Tommy Barrineau second & third

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Gym Dogs place fourth at NCAA Championships, Kat Ding wins uneven parallel bars title Soccer team beats Wake Forest 2-0, finishes spring campaign 4-2-1 Cheerleading squad finishes third at NCAA National Championships

Silva Zamora finishes second At SEC Women's Golf, team places eighth

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Spotlight on Peter Dale After graduating from UGA, Chef Peter Dale planned on going into public relations and politics, but began working at the restaurant 5 & 10 in 2002 instead. From that point on, Dale has achieved great accomplishments in the food industry and has developed one of most well-known and well-liked restaurants in Athens; The National. Offering a European feel and a delicious menu of Mediterranean cuisine, we are so glad Dale decided that a desk job wasn’t for him. Where is your favorite vacation spot?

What is your one favorite food? Cornmeal dusted sweetbreads at 5&10.

What do you love most about Athens? I love the people. We have incredibly diverse and talented people living here doing amazing things in so many disciplines. I don’t think any other small town can compare.

What do you like to do in your free time? I love to run; it’s a great stress relief and a chance to listen to music. For the past few years I have been taking classes at Canopy Studio, trapeze and fabrics. Canopy is a wonderful community resource, everyone should know about. (Canopy offers a wide array of trapeze classes for all ages and abilities).

I’ve never been one for a beach vacation. When I travel, I want to go somewhere stimulating and inspiring. Spain always does that for me. The Spanish embrace their history and tradition while pushing the envelope at the same time.

What is your favorite movie? Anything by the director, Pedro Almodovar.

Do you have a celebrity crush? Haha, I’ve always had a crush on Gwyneth Paltrow. She’s talented, beautiful, funny and a good cook. I think we could be really good friends.

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Locos Grill & Pub’s

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with Elizabeth Norris Spending a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Norris home making Icecream Pie with Elizabeth was a real treat. It takes just seconds to sense her love of family. I was admiring her beautiful antiques and she lovingly shared that her father restores antiques and pointed out “this piece he gave us as a wedding gift and that one was my birthday a few years ago” and so on. Then I got to see her in action with her own brood. Elizabeth and I were talking about the whirlwind of a home with three children as neighborhood friends ran in and out the entire time we were making the pie. Elizabeth and her husband Tab have such a joyful and active home with their 14-year-old son Sutton, 12-year-old son Forde and six-yearold daughter Ella. I had a good laugh as her eyes got big right as we were to do the crust. A cookie monster had apparently gotten into the oreo bag she thought was well hidden in the pantry. As the happy head of household, she giggled and noted that today’s pie would be the light version. Elizabeth’s Icecream Pie might be one of the most requested desserts in town rivaling Depalma’s Tiramisu even! During the holidays, she served it three times at events within 24 hours. It is very easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. We spotlighted it now with the warmer weather but there are versions that make it a delight at the holidays as well. It is a fun recipe that can be customized to the crowd. We made the Norris family’s favorite version with coffee icecream and Heath toffee bits. It is now the Leavy family’s favorite as well! Elizabeth says the homemade oreo cookie crust is what makes it. And the key to the crust is using real butter. In the recipe below she shares her tips for the best pie. Visit guide2athens website to see more of the photoshoot and “how to” for Elizabeth’s Icecream Pie. Bon appetit- Cheri Leavy

Icecream Pie Elizabeth’s signature dessert can take on your signature by choosing different ingredients. She says use your imagination. At Christmas, she likes to use peppermint icecream and peppermints crumbled as the topping. The Norris favorite is below. crust: 1 package of oreo cookies 1 stick of butter Container of Breyers coffee icecream Hershey’s genuine chocolate syrup Heath toffee bits Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the crust, Elizabeth puts a row of the entire oreos at a time in the blender to crumble. You can use a food processor as well. Melt a stick of butter and mix crumbled oreos and butter in a bowl. In a 9x13 pyrex, take a spoon and spread evenly over entire bottom of pyrex. Bake for 15 minutes. Be sure you pull the icecream out of the freezer 45 minutes before the crust is done. This makes it easier to spread on top of your crust. Elizabeth suggests running a large metal spoon under hot water if you need help spreading the icecream evenly. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the icecream and refreeze for a few hours. For ideal presentation, put the toppings on when ready to serve.

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