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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. 17 Issue 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE UYC sailing camp Twenty two young students participated in the week-long summer sailing camp hosted by the UYC Maritime Foundation at University Yacht Club on Lake Lanier in mid-June. Page 59

Lanier Partners Poker Run For the third straight year, Lanier Partners is hosting a 200-boat poker run to raise money for charity. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, August 27, with proceeds going to Camp Sunshine and Children of Fallen Soldiers. Page 2

Jackson County, N.C. Other than the great numbers of students that come and go from Western Carolina University, the largest draw to Jackson County since 2009 has been the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Page 72 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Association news . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Marine crossword puzzle . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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Lanier Partners 3rd annual Poker Run raises funds for charity is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Phillip Sartain, Roy Crittenden, Tommy Wilkinson, Millie Adcox, Mike Rudderham, Glenn Burns, Bob & Carolyn Wilson, Lisa Beers, Jane Harrison 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.

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By Pamela A. Keene For the third straight year, Lanier Partners is hosting a 200boat poker run to raise money for charity. This year’s Pirates of Lanier Castaways Poker Run is slated for Saturday, August 27, with proceeds going to Camp Sunshine and Children of Fallen Soldiers. The event, presented by Lanier Partners of North Georgia Inc., will be hosted at Holiday Marina. The Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta is a major sponsor.

The event begins with the Friday night, August 26, Captains’ Party at Holiday. The Castaways Poker Run starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday from various locations around the lake.

“Each participant will be able to start from their home marina or boat launch site,” said Derek Dugan with Lanier Partners of North Georgia. “This is a fun event that’s sure to sell out.”

The closing awards ceremony and celebration will be held at Sunset Cove Beach Club after the event.

“Camp Sunshine” is a Georgia children’s camp program that offers an infusion of love, support,

overview of profit corporation. fun, acceptrules for the Entry fees Pirates of Lanierance and event.

Castaways Poker Run are $85 per hope for Lanier Part- boat, with extra hands available children ners of North for $30 each. with cancer.

Georgia Inc., “Children of MORE INFO: founded in Fallen Sol2010, is dediTo register: diers” procated to helpwww.lanierpartners.org/store vides ing families in financial asTo sponsor or contribute: need throughsistance to rw@lanierpartners.org surviving children and spouses of out the Atlanta area. It is a nonour U.S. military service members who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Boat classes will include performance, pontoons, ski, and cruiser style boats.

Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly in pirate or patriotic attire for judging. Categories include “Best Patriotic Boat,” “Best Dressed Crew,” “Worst Dressed Crew,” “Best Decorated Boat” and “Worst Decorated Boat.”

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Sunny the beagle sniffs out bedbugs across the nation He spends time relaxing on Lake Lanier with his family

By Pamela A. Keene He looks like any other 9month-old beagle, but his nose knows. Sonny the beagle has a rare ability to sniff out bedbugs.

No kidding.

For years, dogs have been trained to detect termites, mold and other pests. With the return of bedbugs as a very real threat, particularly in life-care centers and hotels, the training of dogs to help detect the tiny bugs that can cause hundreds of painful red bites.

“Sunny can find bedbugs with a 98.4 percent accuracy rate,” said his handler Pierre Hellerstedt, who travels with the Sunny around the country. “He finds them strictly by scent.”

Sunny and Hellerstedt work for Larry Kennedy & Associates, which is based in Buford. Company owner Kennedy spends his weekends at Holiday Marina on his houseboat with his wife Leslie, where Hellerstedt also has a houseboat. On a recent weekend between gigs, Sunny spent a few days at Holiday as well.

“Sunny isn’t a family pet, he’s a working dog,” Hellerstedt said.

“He had six months of training

and still trains two hours a day to keep him sharp.”

Most weeks are spent on the road, usually traveling by car to nursing homes and senior living facilities across the country.

Sunny just spent several weeks in Florida and has now headed out with Hellerstedt and other handler – David Fredrick – for an extended trip that will include stops in Colorado, Utah, Washington state, Arizona and Texas before returning to Georgia in October.

In all, Sunny and his handlers will cover more than 20,000 miles, visiting 90 communities in 11 states.

To do his work, Sunny is brought in on a leash. He heads left with his nose down and sniffs along baseboards and furniture methodically. When he detects bedbugs, he goes on alert, stopping at the area of infestation.

When the handler confirms the presence of bedbugs visually, Sunny is given a food treat.

“He works for food and that’s his reward,” Hellerstedt said. “He can usually search a room or apartment in just a few minutes.”

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Researchers with the University of Florida have verified that dogs can be incredibly accurate.

What happens if Sunny finds bedbugs? “We’re not a treatment company,” Kennedy said. “Heat is the only way to really get rid of them and there are companies who do this work.”

Sunny and his handlers are certified by the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association. It’s a national accreditation program that requires training for both the dogs and the handlers.

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Beat the heat on Georgia trout streams In case you failed to notice, middle summer heat came on early this year. In the first stages of June, daytime temperatures were well into the 90s. It’s true that nightfall provided a bit of relief, but the mercury still hovered above normal. These signs can only lead to one conclusion: It’s time for my annual trout fishing article.

While reservoir fishing can be very productive this time of year, it can also be a test of endurance unless you are off the water by about 10:30 in the morning. Night fishing is another option, but it’s certainly not for everyone. Oh, don’t forget to add summer water sport, jet ski, and pleasure boat traffic into the equation if you do choose to stay out into the day.

Often, a change of surroundings can be a tonic for the spirit. This is especially true during these summer months. Imagine yourself in a shady and cool area where the prevailing sound is running water searching for lower ground as you study the pool ahead and plan the next cast that could surely result in an ensuing battle with a brightly colored trout. You might let it go with a “see ya” or you might add it to

much closer thanks to the Chattahoochee River that flows through metro Atlanta.

Tommy Don’t forget the shades Wilkinson It’s easy to get started in trout fishing. A boat is not required and Casting during this time of year you don’t Lanier even need waders on small streams. It’s worth noting, however, that tailrace fisheries below the stringer for a main course at dams such as the Chattahoochee dinner that’s hard to match. Unand Toccoa rivers flow quite cold less folks just don’t care for fish, and waders are a very wise investfresh caught trout along with a ment. I should also point out that couple of simple side dishes are on the Hooch, life jackets must be always a hit with guests at the worn by all persons between Budinner table. When on a stream, ford Dam and the bridge at Georthe pace is slower. Around midgia Highway 20. It’s also quite day, I like to find a nice rock to sit important to call or go online and on as I dine on a special lunch of check for water release schedules Vienna Sausages and saltine before fishing these two large crackers or Beanie Weenies (large rivers. For most streams, all you can please) topping the same. really need is a set of old boots or While summer is certainly pressneakers along with an ultralight ent, heat discomfort seems to dis- rod and reel combination. When it appear under the forest canopy comes to boots or sneakers, I opt along a cold water creek. The for the former for the advantage Georgia Department of Natural of much better ankle support. If Resources does an excellent job you like to carry extra stuff, and managing the hundreds of miles most of us do, a fishing vest of trout streams located on our makes it easy to pack in that public lands. If you’re reading lunch along with a water supply. this publication, odds are that Good “stuff” ideas also include great waters are located within an insect repellent, a pocket knife (it hour of your driveway or possibly should have can opener) that lives

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in the vest, a stringer, and a whistle. While a human voice calling for help will eventually tire, a whistle is very easy to keep going and can be heard over a much greater distance. When it comes to tackle, most trout fishing enthusiasts prefer a short rod of about four and a half feet in length. This facilitates easy casting when quarters are tight due to mountain laurel and other trees or brush. While many anglers use a very small reel on such a rod, I prefer larger models. The wider diameter spool size makes for smoother casting as it allows the line to flow with less friction. Fill your reel with four pound test line to about one eighth of an inch below the rim of the spool to ensure good casts. When it comes to line, I stick with green. I’ve observed many lines in demonstration aquariums and green is always the least visible. Don’t forget the shades. Polarized sunglasses make it easy to spot likely holes any you’ll even see fish in the water. These also facilitate safer wading. If you’re fly fishing, they are a must to keep track of your fly or strike indicator. In the forest shade, I prefer amber lenses which provide a higher

level of color contrast.

Try sock trick for nightcrawlers If you’re after that trout dinner I mentioned, live bait is hard to beat. While I’ve had a lot of luck over the years with crickets and nightcrawler worms, I’m convinced that the worms are more convenient. In fact, half of one good size nightcrawler will get the job done. About 27 years ago, a fellow who grew up trout fishing in the north Georgia mountains showed me a clever trick for keeping your worms handy. Take an old sock and snip a small hole roughly two fingers wide about two thirds up the length. At stream side, remove your worms from the container and drop them to the toe end of the sock. Wet this end thoroughly to keep the bait fresh and tie the top end through a belt loop. When you’re ready for another worm, simply pull one out through the pre-cut hole. It’s convenient and you’re not dealing with the cup and dirt business while in the middle of a stream. This probably goes without saying but don’t try this trick with ankle socks.

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• Fishing

Lanier Fishing Report

Continued from Page 7 number eight bait holder style hook.

About eight inches above this, I attach a single BB size split shot. That’s all there is to this rig. It can pay to take a few lures as well in the event that you give out of bait. During one stretch of time, I fished with nothing but artificials and caught plenty of trout. A few small spinners such as Mepps, Panther Martin, and Rooster Tails are all deadly. Tiny jerkbaits such as Countdown Rapalas and the Pin’s Minnow can also produce a lot of strikes. And many anglers have huge success with the putty like Power Bait and cured salmon eggs, the most notable being Pautzke’s Balls O’ Fire. Having one of these two on hand in the fishing vest is an excellent back up strategy if the nightcrawlers give out. For the Power Bait and salmon eggs, you’ll want to use a short shank hook that’s made specifically for this application. It’s very important to make your approach from downstream. Trout naturally face upstream and an approach from the wrong direction will spook every fish. Lob your nightcrawler or salmon egg rig upstream into likely looking pools and keep slack out of the line as it drifts downstream. If conditions are especially tight, you may have to cast directly upstream for short drifts downstream near the bottom.

Strikes are easily detected; set the hook right away when you feel a tapping sensation. If I’m in a fly fishing scenario and

releasing fish, I am sure to wet my hands and carefully handle trout in the stream.

When keeping a few stockers for the table, I’m a huge fan of beaching the fish on dry land if the situation permits. If like me, you don’t carry a net, there will be many fewer escapees this way.

Skin or no skin?

While most streams are open to all angling techniques mentioned here, some are managed with stipulations. Live baits may be prohibited and some real quality streams are catch and release only. You can pick up a copy of the regulations at your local bait and tackle shop or visit the DNR’s excellent website www.gofishgeorgia.com. Be sure to know before you go.

Catch and release is a fine practice that preserves our fisheries to provide great sport for everyone. But, on stocked waters, there should be no guilt in keeping fish on an occasional basis. In fact, these creeks and rivers are managed to ensure we can all enjoy this aspect of a fine angling heritage. If you’ve never cleaned a mess of trout, it’s a breeze. I prefer them with skin and head intact. To accomplish this, simply slit the belly from vent to gills with a sharp knife and make another slit across and through the pocket under the lower jaw. Then, grasp this gill area with your thumb and index or middle finger. Pull smoothly toward the tail and the entrails See Fishing, page 14

Lake Level: Approximately 1068 or three feet below full pool Surface temp: Mid-80s Clarity: Normal which means clear in all areas with a little color in upper tributaries Bass fishing has been good. Fish are in classic summer patterns. Be ready for schoolers early and late in the day. Now is time to have smaller topwater plugs tied on and ready to cast. Consider the Pop-R by Rebel, Chug Bugs, or similar plugs. A 1/4 ounce Rooster Tail can also be deadly in any schooling situation. If you’re out early, be prepared for a quick transition to a deeper bite. Brush piles in at least 20 feet of water are the key. Twenty five- to 30-foot depths are better yet later in the month. If you are searching for brush piles, look on each prominent point and submerged hump. You’ll find them. If you expand the search to smaller points you’ll find those that are nearly always overlooked. Have a drop shot rig with your favorite color finesse worm ready to probe along the bottom. Be sure to keep movement on the subtle side. Slow rolling smaller fluke style baits rigged on the venerable Fish Head Spin has been putting quite a few fish in the boat lately. Pearl and albino colors are tops. Develop a feel to keep this bait swimming just over the bottom or over the tops of those brush piles for the best success. Many anglers have been netting spot tail shiners for live bait around the brush piles. As usual, this “candy” bait has been putting huge numbers of spotted bass in the boat during midday hours. If you need to catch a bunch of fish, this is the way to do it. Expect this pattern and these methods to continue for the next couple of months.

Striper fishing has been good as well. Again, these fish are on the classic summer pattern. This is the best time of year to capitalize on schooling fish and put a bunch of them in the boat. This schooling is not surface action. Instead, it’s 35 to 40 feet deep over bottom depths of at least 60 feet and ranging to over 100 over creek and river channels. It always pays to begin your search over points on the main lake and at creek mouths. Down rods are the key to success this time of year. Hook up lively herring or shad about six feet under a one and a half or two ounce sinker. Spool up with a 17-pound test main line with a fluorocarbon leader of 14-pound test. When you snag in submerged timber, this will save in re-rigging time and cost in sinkers.

No mention has been made of trolling lately, but it’s time to break out these rods.

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A pre-departure safety briefing should be routine Boarding an airliner assures that we will get a safety briefing before we take to the air. Further, so as not to miss anything, the flight attendant either reads the briefing or has it memorized.

Nowadays it usually is recorded – guaranteeing that no part of the brief is left out.

Airlines do this for a reason.

They want us to know what to do in an emergency and how to prevent us from taking action that will harm ourselves or other passengers.

Now let’s look at boating.

Most briefings that I have heard sound something like this, “Watch your step and put the cooler over there.” There is a better way to assure our passengers a safe and comfortable ride.

Here is what I do, every time we have passengers aboard. We call for a “safety meeting” before we leave the dock, and I gather all together and ask for their attention. There are times when my two grand boys, ages 11 and 13 are on board, and they know the drill by now. When I am using my boat on Coast Guard Auxiliary safety patrols, the crew and I go over a much more detailed “brief-

• If there are “don’t do items” tell passengers about them up front.

Roy • Choose a couple of passenCrittenden gers to be “lookouts” and report to the skipper anything they see USCG that looks like a danger. (Change Auxiliary this assignment frequently as it can become tedious, even boring.)

• Show them around the boat.

If there is a “head” show them ing” so the crew knows where how it works, how to turn on inteeverything is located in case we encounter an emergency of some rior lights, etc.

• Tell them that before the sort. skipper adds power I will say, Here are the items we nor“power coming up.” Likewise, mally cover when not on patrol: when power is reduced, the an• Give each passenger a life nouncement will be “power comjacket. Instruct them to put it on ing back.” On hearing either and adjust it to fit. Have them place the jacket somewhere on the announcement, everyone aboard should grab some part of the boat boat where they can get to it that will increase their stability quickly. If someone can’t swim, and sit down. (This prevents suggest they wear the jacket all many spills and man overboard the time. If there are minors aboard, legally required to wear a (MOB) situations.

• Provide instructions on what jacket, they must wear one when to do if someone does fall overthey are riding in the cockpit of board. They should immediately the boat. shout “MAN OVERBOARD” • Show where the fire extinand point to the MOB, never losguishers are and, briefly, how to ing sight of them. If possible, a operate them.

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throwable life saving cushion should be thrown to the person in the water, even if it can’t be thrown very far – it is something for the MOB to swim to.

• Tell the passengers that there are no dumb questions, so speak up if ANYTHING bothers them.

This simple pre-departure safety briefing takes but about five minutes.

Fiddle with this briefing so it

makes sense for you, your boat and your crew. Then type it up, it’s called a “checklist” and put it in a waterproof folder. Your passengers will not think you or they are nuts! They will think, “Cool, here is a skipper who is thoughtful and attentive to our concerns, and I feel good about having him/her in command.”

Roy Crittenden is the Public Affairs Officer for Flotilla 29.

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Boating Atlanta adds new line of aluminum boats

By Pamela A. Keene Lowe Aluminum Boats has come to Lake Lanier. Boating Atlanta is representing the line of 10- to 21-foot boats that are suitable for fishing both on the lake and in the river.

“Lowe makes an all-welded solid aluminum boat,” said Boating Atlanta’s Mark Lusink.

“These bass boats have pads on

the bottom of the hull for extra speed and planing.”

The boats can be equipped with Mercury outboards – either two-stroke or four-stroke, in a variety of horsepower appropriate for the particular application.

“Lowe makes a jet boat that’s suitable for fishing on the Hooch,” Lusink said.

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Continued from Page 10 along with gills will pull cleanly away. Scrape away the blood line on the bottom part of the spine and the task is complete. If you’re not comfortable with the skin and head, there’s another trick. After completing the previously described step, hold the trout in one hand and pull the head away over the back and towards the tail.

The skin will peel off like a sock and you’re left with a beautiful skinned whole trout sans head.

Before the cleaning phase takes place, I check out each fish. If any are showing signs of life, they are quickly dispatched with a blow to the head. When it comes to cooking the catch of the day, my favorite method is grilling. Brush each fish down, inside and out, with a mixture of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, salt, and fresh ground pepper. A clean grill ensures no sticking and three to four minutes on each side is plenty of cooking time over a bed of hot

coals. Typical accompaniments on my table may include sautéed green beans, or slices of squash and red potato (both grilled of course). A simple salad completes the menu.

As I finish this writing, it’s the first day of summer and the heat has definitely arrived. I’m guessing that it’s going to be a hot one.

That can mean only one thing. It’s time to cool off and slow down

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE

LCKC Olympic hopefuls training to qualify

By Jane Harrison On the 15th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics, seven paddlers who were inspired by Olympians racing on Lake Lanier are reaching toward their goals to become Olympians in 2012.

Each will be racing in regattas this summer and fall that will likely determine if they will compete in next summer’s Olympics in London. Morgan House, Emily Vinson, Tim Hornsby, Emily Mickle, Ben Hefner, Alejandro Schwedhelm, and Robert Finlayson all got their start paddling with the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club. Each is striving toward the culmination of Olympic dreams they conceived as children.

House, 24, who missed qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics by a fraction of a second, knows the pressure of racing in events that can make or break a long term ambition.

He pictured himself winning an Olympic medal when he began paddling with LCKC as a 9-year-old and has worked himself into becom- House ing one of the top U.S. kayakers.

The Gainesville paddler said he was “pretty encouraged” by his performances in World Cup regattas in Czechoslovakia and Germany in May leading up to higher stake regattas in August and October.

“I’ve gotten better every time I’ve raced,” he said.

His first opportunity to clench a spot on the Olympic team will be at the Senior World Championship in Hungary Aug. 18-21. His big event will be the K4 1000-meter race with Hawaiian boatmates Pat Dolan and twins, Luke and Jake Michael.

“It’s definitely the fastest K4 I’ve been in,” House said. Their goal is to place in the top 10 or to be among the top three continental finishers to secure an Olympic berth. To do so, he predicts they will need to race under 3 minutes, around 2:55.

If he does not achieve Olympic designation in August, House said he will have another chance at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mex. Oct. 26-29. He expects to compete in K1 and K2 events there.

“I feel confident … a little nervous. But I do feel good,” said House, while watching LCKC teammates compete in a local sprint regatta last month.

He planned to depart for Hawaii in mid-June to train with former LCKC Head Coach Guy Wilding, who now serves as USA Canoe/Kayak National Team coach.

Vinson, 22, is focusing on the July 2-4 Lake Placid Invitational Regatta, in which she needs to finish among the top six women in K1 500 meter races to qualify for the World Championship team. Pending that accomplishment, her next step toward the Olympics would be a top Vinson 10 finish in Women’s K4 500 meters at the World Championship in August. To do so, she believes her K4 boat would need to race under 1 minute, 40 seconds.

“That’s a pretty fast race,” said Vinson, who attempted but did not succeed in making the 2008 U.S. Olympic squad. In June, she and teammate, Mickle, were concentrating on K1 training in hopes of hitting under 1 minute, 55 seconds for 500 meters at Lake Placid. “I’d love to come in the top three,” she said.

Mickle has similar goals and Olympic qualifying parameters. The 22-year-old paddler returned to LCKC this summer after training with the Hawaii Canoe & Kayak Team under former LCKC Coach Shelley Oates Wilding and husband, Guy. She, like Vinson, is making her Mickle second try for an Olympic berth.

“I feel pretty confident I’m doing the right thing leading up to (the Lake Placid regatta),” Mickle said. “It’s good to be back home. It’s nice to have such a big lake and the support of the home club and friends.”

Hornsby, 25, of Atlanta, barely missed qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in team boat competition and appears a strong contender for a team boat spot in 2012. He paired up with Hawaiian Ryan Dolan for K2 200 racing in World Cup 3 in Germany, turning in a performance Hornsby that showed their dual strength.

“They narrowly missed the A Final and in the B Final they had a rocky start but came through strongly. They definitely have potential together,” said USACK National Coach Wilding. Hornsby’s Olympic qualifying potential, like House’s, relies on his finishes at Lake Placid and possibly in Mexico.

Three LCKC canoeists training under Coach Claudiu Ciur at the Lanier Olympic Venue and on the USACK national team also have their sights set on the 2012 Olympics. The youngest of the three, Hefner, 18, has a better chance of making the 2016 Olympics than next year’s in London, according to Ciur. But Hefner believes there is a possibility he will be in London next summer.

“It’s there … there’s definitely an Hefner opportunity,” Hefner said. His goal is to win every event he enters at Lake Placid and in Guadalajara and be invited to compete in the Senior World Championship in Hungary. His dream centers on the C1 1000 meters, which he strives to complete in less than 4:10 at Lake Placid and less than four minutes in the Pan American regatta. He hit his personal record of 4:11 last year. “It’s still early. I’m definitely faster this year,” he said.

Schwedhelm, 26, doubled with teammate, Finlayson, in C2 200-, 500- and 1000- meter races and placed between sixth and ninth in World Cup semi-finals. “I think it’s been a good experience so far in the racing season,” Schwedhelm said. “I feel good. I tend to improve a lot in Schwedhelm the summer,” he said.

To make the Olympic team, he needs to place among the top C1 1000 meter paddlers at Lake Placid and proceed to a top finish at the World Championships in Hungary. He is aiming to go under 4:15 in the 1000 meters at Lake Placid.

Finlayson, 22, said his racing at the World Cups “lit the fire for me to do better” in upcoming Olympic Findlayson LCKC, page 19

LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE INFO Here's a profile and calendar for the two clubs operating at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue:

Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: John Martiniere 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: (complete list on website) July 9 - Club Scrimmage July 16 - Learn to Row Class 2 Begins (7 sessions thru July 30) Sept. 24 - Taste of Gainesville

Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator Brenda Miller, LCKC President Doug Smith 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: (complete list on website) Thru mid-July - LCKC Summer Camp July 12, 14, 19, 21 - Adult Learn to Kayak Class 3 July 30 - Summer Sprints, Lanier Dragon Boat Racing Series Final Aug. 1, 5, 8, 12 - Adult Learn to Kayak Class 4 Aug. 4-7 - USACK National Championships Aug. 12 - Moonlight Paddle Venue seats about 2,000 with parking capacity of about 400 cars.

The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.

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LLRC’s Learn to Row second session of classes set to begin July 16

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

Members of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club's first class of the summer prepare to launch their boat at the Lanier Olympic Venue. LLRC is taking registrations for its second session of classes, set to begin July 16. A third class may be offered pending participant interest. The seven-lesson classes offer instruction in rowing terminology and technique and put students out on the water to practice what they learn. The classes, for ages 14 and older, are taught by veteran rowers/instructors Henry Kannapell and John Martiniere, LLRC Interim Executive Director. The cost is $100, applicable to LLRC membership. Weekday classes meet 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Saturday classes meet 8-10 a.m. Information: www.lakelanierrowing.org, LLRC@mindspring.com, 770 287-0077.

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Continued from Page 16 qualifiers. His hopes are pinned on winning the C1 200 meters at Lake Placid and then placing well in the World Championships. He predicted his 200 meter finish time must be sub-41 seconds to make the Olympic team.

All LCKC Olympic hopefuls, plus oth-

ers competing on USACK national teams, are expected to race in Gainesville Aug. 4-7 in the USACK National Championship, hosted by LCKC. It will be an opportunity for local spectators to cheer for the home team as they head into the final stretch of 2012 Olympic qualifying.

LCKC Athlete of the Month

Kayak marathoner Mullican goes the distance

By Jane Harrison Athlete of the Month: Aaron Mullican Age: 16 School: Rising junior at North Hall High School Family: Parents, Dawn & Morgan; siblings, Shawn, 28; Brandon, 22; Jennifer, 14; Josh, 10.

Why he kayaks: “I love the water and kayaking on it every day,” said Mullican, who began paddling in the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club middle school program when he was 13. His younger brother, Josh, is following in his wake as a middle school paddler.

Accomplishments: Mullican considers qualifying for the Marathon World Championships in Singapore his “first big accomplishment” on the water. He will be joining LCKC marathoners Stanton Collins and John DePalma for the international regatta Oct. 20-23. He qualified for event at the USA Canoe/Kayak Marathon Team Trials in Raleigh, N.C. in June by stroking the 22 kilometer course in 1 hour, 49 minutes, 43 seconds racing just behind Collins’ 1:49:04 in Junior Men’s K1 competition. The next day he and Collins paired up for a 1:48.41 Junior Men’s K2.

The qualifying race: “Stanton was timing me on his watch and made me go a lot harder. In the last 3K, he told me I had 15 minutes (to make the 1:50 qualifying time standard). Paddling 5 minute 1000s is hard

Aaron Mullican.

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

to do at the end of a 22K,” Mullican said.

Thoughts on the World Championship: “I’m really excited. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Paddling in Singapore is going to be a huge difference,” he said.

Goals: He hopes to finish among the top 10 juniors and seniors in Singapore and complete the 22K in sub-1:45. He said he’ll be training with “lots of cardio (exercises) and running.” His ultimate goal is to qualify for the Olympics, possibly in 2016, in sprint kayak.

Coach Claudiu Ciur’s comments: “Aaron has improved a lot and shows good quality … he got serious (about paddling) and has come a long way.”

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Sailing catamaran goes up, around and over It was bound to happen, and I’m sure you saw some of the photos and videos on the news.

Oracle’s racing boat #5, a sailing catamaran, stuffed its bows in a wave and the 25 knot winds did the rest and over she went. The crew was outfitted in the proper safety gear, including helmets.

That’s a first for a sailboat, but at 25 knots plus it seems helmets are a wise decision. No crew member was badly injured, but they all got wet, one crew member went to the hospital but was released with sore ribs.

When man invents a new way to go fast on land, water, or in the air he continues to push himself feeling more confident with each run until he finally over steps his bounds, and the inevitable happens, in this case a blow over. I’m sure naval architects are back at their drawing boards trying to figure out how to prevent this from happening again. The worse part of this embarrassing situation is that it was media day, so all the press was there. They had just finished taking members of the media and Captain Cynthia Stowe of the U. S. Coast Guard whose West Command includes the San Francisco Bay area on a demonstration ride. They all agreed they had never had a ride quite like that. Stowe commented that “they went 25 knots with two extra people on board. It must be a young man’s sport. They’re jumping around on the boats going as fast as they are, it’s pretty intense.”

After the media run they did an exhibition racing run in which they unfurled the gennakers.

That’s a new sail name for me, it must be a cross between a genoa jib and a spinnaker, but since this type of sailing rig will be defending the America’s Cup, I’m sure we’ll hear that said and many more new terms associated with these super catamarans.

Helmsman Russell Coutts who fell off the boat during the ordeal said he was thankful he had a helmet on. He also was quoted as saying “the boats are spectacular, hard to sail. They’re going to test the best sailors in the world.”

If you’d like to see photos of the blow over visit www.oracleracing.com.

With the speed and action of these super catamarans the sport’s popularity will be on the increase.

Just like NASCAR there will be those waiting for the “big one,” wreck or blow over, instead of ap-

maintenance log. You can go to the mechanic or marina that did the work and get a good idea of a Mike boats condition and what kind of Rudderham expenses you might incur.

Remember one thing: some fuel (with the exception of mariCaptain’s Comments nas) has ethanol in it and you have to use marine Sta-Bil or other approved products so you won’t have any unexpected down preciating the team work of captain and crew. In the near future I time. Find out what the previous owner used. Remember most enlook to see a video game involving these boats. What a great way gine manufacturers recommend the use of an additive to ethanol for kids to learn about sailing. fuel each time you take on fuel.

I’ve sailed mono hulls and I also recommend an inline chartered a 41’ Corinthian Triwater/fuel filter separator so you maran, but my only experience can check to see what’s coming with a sailing catamaran was that out of your fuel tank and going someone bet me I couldn’t waterinto your engine. ski behind one. I had a friend Whichever you buy have fun who had a 20’ catamaran who on the water. Remember the U. S. told me he would reach over 20 Coast Guard Auxiliary will give knots in a good wind, so I made you a free boat inspection. It’s a arrangements with him to try it on good thing to do and they give the next windy day. We attached a you a sticker showing you passed. ski tow rope to the catamaran Mississippi River flooding which he dragged in the water. I Last month I got on my soap started behind a ski-boat, came box about the Mississippi River along side the catamaran and flooding, wishing our government picked up the tow rope and would do something to correct the dropped the ski-boat tow rope. problem. One thing I didn’t menThe sailing catamaran pulled me tion was that when the excess about 3/4 of a mile which was water hits the Gulf of Mexico it proof enough for me to win the creates a dead zone where all livbet. I was also several pounds ing sea life is dead. I mean fish, lighter than I am now. I later had crabs, plankton and anything that a lot of fun with that bet; fortuneeds oxygen. This year the dead nately I had photos to prove it area is expected to be the size of could be done.

New Hampshire, and we thought Going to buy a boat? the B.P. oil spill was bad.

Make sure you buy the one Something needs to be done, that will please you, your family but as usual until we are affected and your budget. Boats aren’t by the problem more than we cheap and the more you own one have been, nothing will be done. the more you will find that out.

Our government’s modus There is an old saying that says, operandi is to shut the barn doors “A boat is a hole in the water after the horse’s got out. Guess which one pours money into.” we’ll wait and see.

This becomes true and even more Laura Decker update so if you don’t keep up with is Laura Decker has now crossed maintenance. Before you buy a the Pacific Ocean. During her boat sit down and decide what crossing she experienced a magtype of boat will be the best for nificent moon rise 1,000 nautical your use. Do you want a boat for miles from any land. Also, she watersports or fishing, or maybe says her injured foot is healing you want a larger boat like a and she doesn’t have to walk like cruiser, a houseboat or a sailboat. a flamingo.

She did the crossing The next question: Do I buy in 17 days and 22 hours and her new or used? With new, you will 39’ boat “Guppy” handled some have warranties to protect you. If nasty weather just like an ocean you buy used, you are on your veteran, encountering only one own. Be on guard if a boat has boat, a 66’ yacht making its crossbeen for sale for a long time. ing.

Chances are it won’t pass a surShe anchored near Atuona and vey, something your bank or inmany of the yacht crews that had surance company will likely insist been following her progress were upon. surprised to see her so soon espeThe main thing to ask for cially since she departed two days when buying a used boat is the

after several sailing yachts that had not arrived yet. She is now en route to Tahiti, about 900 miles west. She anticipated slower going with all the reefs and many atolls that lie just above the water surface, it will be a bit more difficult run.

She expects to reach the edge of the Tuamotos Archipelago, but negotiating these waters is difficult while trying to spot reefs and atolls, some of which their highest point is a palm tree. This 15year-old continues to amaze me as she travels in the wake of explorers we studied in history and geography class. Follow Laura on her blog at http://www.lauradekker.nl/English/News.html.

She expects to be in Australia by November and we wish her

smooth sailing.

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You can check this out at www.takf.org. You could start a hobby that could last a lifetime.

In both cases if you do go fishing, share your story and photos with Lakeside.

Be courteous, practice safe boating and I’ll see you on the water.

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

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Storms really are the same strength Severe thunderstorm warnings for 60 mph winds, large hail, and intense lightning have been the rule this spring and summer. I cannot tell you how many emails I receive daily asking why the storms are getting so bad. The fact is, the storms are the same intensity as they always have been. It’s just that we have so many more people now living in north Georgia to be affected by them.

There have been many days where we have had more than 40 severe thunderstorm warnings. In Texas, that might equate to three or four. In Dallas for example, the meteorologists are responsible for one or two counties. My forecast area covers 89 counties, most of which are the size of major U.S. cities. So, for a single storm moving across the north Georgia area, it may move over 10 counties, therefore we have 10 severe thunderstorm warnings. As I said, the storms are not stronger or more numerous, they just affect more people.

When I began forecasting for WSB in 1982, we would maybe have one or two lightning fires a year. That was when going out from Atlanta to the suburbs, was going to Buckhead. Now our suburbs reach all the way to Lake Lanier! I have not seen a day where we have an afternoon thunderstorm where we have not at least one lightning fire. Large trees and tree limbs going down is another major concern. There are several factors to consider.

We had five years of extreme drought. Many of our older trees could not Glenn handle that stress and Burns are slowly rotting away.

In addition, the huge Lanier construction boom of Outlook years gone by has also contributed to this problem. All the concrete promotes an immense amount of runoff, which has removed and loosened soil around trees. Also, this time of year, trees are loaded with heavy vegetation, water, and sap, making them extremely top heavy. A wind gust of 40 mph, common in an afternoon thunderstorm, is all it takes to topple the huge trees or tear off limbs.

As we move into the month of July, we can expect more ferocious afternoon thunderstorms. On a hot July day, rising air inside a storm can make it grow to 50,000 feet. Up there, there is hail and rain mixing it up, create huge amounts of static electricity. Air being cooled by the rain and hail can move straight down from the core of the storm and slam into the ground at more than 80 miles per hour. This is called a microburst or downburst. It will be very common for a July storm to produce 60-70 mile per hour winds, golf ball size hail, and intense cloud to ground lightning. It is one of our stormiest months of the year. The one good thing is, these “pulse type” afternoon storms rarely last for more than an hour.

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SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS NOV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AVG MAX MIN

1068.55 1068.47 1068.44 1068.36 1068.33 1068.30 1068.28 1068.19 1068.14 1068.09 1068.05 1067.99 1067.98 1067.96 1068.07 1068.02 1068.04 1067.99 1067.96 1067.96 1067.96 1067.95 1067.93 1067.92 1067.88 1067.84 1067.85 1067.86 1067.87 1068.26

DEC

1068.68 1068.80 1068.84 1068.85 1068.92 1068.89 1068.88 1068.88 1068.86 1068.85 1068.89 1068.93 1068.92 1068.91 1068.89 1068.90 1068.93 1068.96 1068.96 1068.94 1068.95 1068.94 1068.93 1068.91 1068.95 1068.95 1068.91 1068.88 1068.91 1068.89 1068.87 1068.08 1068.90 1068.55 1068.96 1067.84 1068.68

JAN

FEB

1069.06 1069.15 1069.18 1069.16 1069.16 1069.15 1069.15 1068.17 1069.26 1069.28 1069.24 1069.22 1069.18 1069.11 1069.11 1069.16 1069.17 1069.17 1069.17 1069.10 1069.17 1069.16 1069.18 1069.16 1069.20 1069.16 1069.18 1069.19 1069.20 1069.22 1069.26 1069.18 1069.28 1069.06

1069.43 1069.65 1069.71 1069.99 1070.18 1070.29 1070.29 1070.31 1070.31 1070.31 1070.28 1070.32 1070.35 1070.31 1070.31 1070.29 1070.27 1070.25 1070.27 1070.29 1070.23 1070.16 1070.15 1070.14 1070.20 1070.22 1070.24 1070.32

MAR

1070.37 1070.33 1070.24 1070.17 1070.30 1070.82 1070.82 1070.62 1071.49 1071.79 1071.74 1071.61 1071.47 1071.32 1071.34 1071.18 1070.96 1070.82 1070.92 1070.97 1070.88 1070.79 1070.78 1070.60 1070.50 1070.76 1070.99 1071.18 1071.23 1071.45 1071.41 1070.18 1070.96 1070.35 1071.79 1069.43 1070.17

APR

MAY

1071.31 1071.31 1071.30 1071.49 1071.63 1071.59 1071.49 1071.58 1071.66 1071.66 1071.63 1071.53 1071.51 1071.42 1071.70 1072.01 1072.13 1072.01 1071.88 1071.75 1071.61 1071.45 1071.44 1071.44 1071.37 1071.28 1071.30 1071.39 1071.17 1071.15

1071.07 1070.86 1070.81 1070.68 1070.40 1070.32 1070.36 1070.41 1070.34 1070.24 1070.06 1069.87 1069.75 1069.74 1069.72 1069.62 1069.52 1069.40 1069.29 1069.17 1069.14 1069.17 1069.11 1069.08 1069.04 1069.15 1069.24 1069.28 1069.30 1069.29 1069.26 1071.54 1069.76 1072.13 1071.07 1071.15 1069.04

JUN 1069.22 1069.17 1069.13 1069.12 1069.13 1069.01 1068.87 1068.76 1068.62 1068.54 1068.57 1068.56 1068.49 1068.39 1068.32 1068.24 1068.13 1068.17 1068.14 1068.01 1067.90 1067.88 1067.95 1067.92 1067.91

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In remembrance and delight of cruising mate Maggie 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.

It has been almost 18 years since our daughter brought home a five-week-old puppy rescued by a fellow worker from the streets of downtown Atlanta. When an apartment’s pet deposit became an issue for her cohort, and attempts to find a suitable home failed, we decided to take in the little Border Collie and named her Maggie.

In short order she became an integral part of our family, and enjoyed the love and lifestyle that would have made any dog’s nose and ears perk up. Unfortunately, and after so many wonderful years together, we sadly report that Maggie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

Maggie enjoyed pleasing us.

She loved being outdoors sniffing the spring flowers and immensely enjoyed traveling with us on the

Border Collie mix popped up.

Her face instantly reminded us of Maggie. Coco, as she had been Bob & called by her previous owner, had Carolyn been placed for adoption by a Wilson Marietta veterinary hospital. Her previous owner was finding it Cruising more difficult to devote the Wilsons proper amount of time required to exercise and maintain her. She Maggie had been cared for from birth by boat. She was a good mate. She would endure the long and some- storm, and hearing those insistent the veterinarian, she was in good health and house trained, she vocal demands for more ice times rough passages, and never loves being around other dogs, cream. complained when she was left and after a few hours together it As pet lovers, we soon recogaboard alone while we enjoyed a seemed as though we had found a nized our desire for another dog. later than expected evening elsenew four-legged friend.

We searched the internet, conwhere. She loved Blue Bell Coco quickly warmed up to Homemade Vanilla ice cream, her tacted a variety of humane agencies and rescue organizations. We our friends and neighbors (and bacon treats and having her tummy rubbed. Her only aversion preferred to adopt an older dog, a their dogs), and is beginning to settle into her new forever home. was to other dogs (due to a brutal mixed breed would be fine, and We haven’t taken her to the boat we were particularly looking to attack by a neighboring dog). as of yet and anxiously await to find a dog needing a forever The loss has been a horrific experience. It’s the little things – home, and though there are a va- see how she will transition from her land-based home to our cruisriety of clubs and organizations the jingling of her collar tags when she would get up to greet us looking to sell dogs of all species, ing lifestyle.

Without trying to become we concluded it would be a far at the door or the contented purr somewhat melodramatic, I think she would emit when cuddling up better to adopt. we both recognize an occasional After sorting through next to you – that we have missed Petfinder.com, Adopt-a-Pet and a stare or sound emanating from the most. Gone are the days of Coco, almost as if Maggie was host of available websites, a picour daily walks, comforting her somehow communicating with us ture of a three-year-old female during a late afternoon thundersaying, “it is OK, I’m fine. I had a MORE INFO: cruiswils@gmail.com or good life.” Maggie has left us www.cruisingwilsons.blogspot.com with a lifetime of enjoyable mem-

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As we experience this new chapter in our lives, we would encourage anyone with a desire to introduce a new pet into their home to consider adopting. Thousands of pets are available for adoption, for a variety of reasons, and as tragic as it may seem many local shelters are forced to euthanize a multitude of animals due to budgetary and space restrictions, making it even more important to consider adoption. Each animal has its own story to tell. And while they cannot share it with us verbally, it is exhilarating to recognize and experience a gentle nudge, or lick in the face of appreciation, as a sincere thank you for considering adoption.

- Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson

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More education, fun on the water with ASPS NOAA Chart No. 1 is the quintessential reference to chart details, Lisa but is difficult to understand. This Beers seminar walks you through what you really need to know in an enAtlanta tertaining and interesting fashion.

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The 2011 ASPS Intracoastal Waterway Cruise was held June 12-18, with our members heading to South Georgia and Florida to brave the heat. The cruisers headed out from St. Simons Island and traveled to ports in Jacksonville, Palm Coast, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach.

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Tonga. If you’d like to attend a meeting, please visit our website and RSVP and an ASPS member will contact you with location and other details.

Guests are also invited to join us on the waters of Lake Lanier for our July raft-up. Our raft-ups feature fun themes, good music, great food, and lively company.

It’s a terrific way to meet our members and share a day of sun and fun on the lake. Visit our website to RSVP and a member will contact you with the time and location.

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VSCs are courtesy examinations of your boat to verify the presence and condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist who will also make recommendations and discuss safety issues that will make you a safer boater. It’s also not too late to participate in our BoatSmart: Basics of Boating class. Our next class will be August 20. The course covers topics relevant to

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Until next month, enjoy our beautiful lake and the hot summertime weather!

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Lakeside Calendar July 2011 July 1-4 – Holiday Gorge Guided Floor Hikes offered at 2:30 p.m. to the floor of the Tallulah Falls Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. Admission: $5, plus $5 parking.

Info: 706-754-7981.

July 1-4 – Independence Day Celebration, in Dawsonville, features relay races, patriotic crafts and watermelon seed-spitting contest at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge. Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking: $5. Info: 706-2651969.

July 1-4 – Mountain Style in Helen features watermelon eatin’ and seed-spittin’ contests, sack races, music, concert and hoedown, from 1-9 p.m. at Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Parking: $5. Info: 800-573-9659; X305.

July 4 – Fireworks Celebration at Banks County High School in Homer. Info: 706-6773510.

July 4 – Bavarian Fest held 6-11:30 p.m. at the Helen Festhalle’s outdoor beer garden, Helen, Ga. Food, drinks and music by the Loose Cannons on July 4. Admission: $5 adults, children ages 12 and under, free.

July 4 – Fourth of July Family Day Celebration in Dahlonega features parade, fireworks, patriotic celebration in downtown Dahlonega. Free. Info: www.dahlonega.org.

July 4 – Fabulous Fourth in Buford at Mall of Georgia. Kids Zone opens at 2 p.m., Free concerts presented at 2 p.m. in the Village Amphitheatre with Samantha Stroh; 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Woody’s; 7-9 p.m., The Atlanta Groove. Fireworks begin at dusk. Before fireworks a screening of “Little Fockers.” Info: 678-482-8788.

July 4 – Celebrate Braselton Festival held in City Park, Braselton. Info: www.braseltonfestivals.com.

July 4 – Independence Day Celebration at Vogel State Park, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. features games and family fun. Info; 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org.

July 4 – Independence Day Fireworks in Blairsville at Meeks Park at 9:30 p.m. Info: 706-745-5789; www.visitblairsvillega.com.

July 4, Sept. 4 – Bavarian Fest held 6-11:30 p.m. at the Helen Festhalle’s outdoor beer garden, Helen, Ga. Food, drinks and music by the Loose Cannons on July 4, and Atlanta Polka Band on Sept. 4. Admission: $5 adults, children ages 12 and under, free.

July 7-10 – Headwaters: A Goodly Portion of Our Songs and Stories in Sautee is a highlight of community story performances presented at the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Historic Gym, Ga. 283 and Ga. 255 N. Times: 8 p.m., July 7-9; 2 p.m., July 10.

Admission: $16, non members; $10 members; $5 kids. Info: 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

July 17 – Heirloom Tomato Festival held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Meeting Place in Clarkesville. Prepaid admission only; attendance limited. Tickets and Info: 706-754-7295; www.glenella.com.

July 18-22 – Summer Theater Camp – offered by Sterling on the Lake and Fifth Row Center, South Hall’s community theater. The camp is open to students age 6-16. Two programs available – half day from 9 a.m. to noon, or full day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Half day price is $135. Full day price is $200. See website for early bird discounts. Registration for both half- and full-day camp, which includes a camp t-shirt, has a deadline of July. All campers will participate in the end of week show. Info: www.fifthrowcenter.com.

July 21-24, 28-31 – “Joseph and the Amaz-

ing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” presented by Habersham Community Theatre in the historic Habersham Theater in Clarkesville at 1370 Washington St. Info: www.habershamtheater.org; 706-839-1315.

July 29-30 – Folk Life Festival, held at Unicoi State Park, includes live concert, old-timey music, crafts, games, hoedown, demonstrations and contests. Info: 800-573-9659 X300.

July 30-31 – Green Bean Festival, held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Blairsville, features green bean pizza-eating contest, displays and demonstrations at Mountain Life Museum, food & crafts vendors, quilt show & quilting circle, entertainment, tractor show, farmer’s market. Info: 706-994-4837; www.greenbeanfestival.com.

Thru August – Arie Meaders exhibit held at The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee. Arie Meaders is the mother of famed folk potter Lanier Meaders. Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m., Sun. Admission: $5, adults; $4, seniors; $2 children. Info: 706-878-3300; www.folkpotterymuseum.com.

Thru Sept. 25 – Chapel at Holiday Marina offers interdenominational services on Sundays at 9 a.m. in a casual outdoor setting. Chapel is available for weddings, as well. Info: 770-9670464.

Thru Oct. 8 – North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers are preparing to flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2011 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam where acoustic bluegrass and old time string music are performed on the Public Square.

Times: 2-5 p.m., every Saturday. Info: 706-8646133.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Summer Concert Series: July 3 – The Embers July 16 – The Fabulous Expressions July 30 – The Jesters Aug. 13 – The ShagTones Sept. 3 – The Embers Shag Dance Lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Concert Times, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets: $30+ tax.

Info: www.chateauelan.com Cumming Playhouse July 7-31 – “Big River – Adventures of Huck Finn” Times: 8 p.m. Thurs./Fri./Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun., unless otherwise noted.

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

Elachee Nature and Science Center July 2 – First Saturday Hike at Elachee “Young Animals of the Chicopee Woods,” 1011:30 a.m.

July 9 – Trail Work Crew Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

1st Saturday Hikes – Monthly except January and August, the first Saturday of the month, held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about local native plants and animals. This monthly hike is a great

way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. The program fee also includes admission to the museum exhibitions.

Spring and Fall – Stars Over Elachee held Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays at dusk.

Learn to use a telescope and star chart to view stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10, adults; $5, children through age 12; free, members. Call for dates and times.

Spring and Fall – Backyard Conservation Workshops, Compost and Rainwater Collection instruct in recycling natural resources. Call for dates and times.

Info: 770 535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Gainesville Symphony Orchestra July 3 – Patriotic Pops Concert held at Brenau University Amphitheatre Info: 770-532-5727; www.gsomusic.com. All ticket prices are $8-30 and performances are held at Pearce Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds July 4 – 2011 4th of July Independence Day Fireworks Celebration held at 9:45 p.m.

July 20-30 – Georgia Mountain Fair features musical performances, carnival rides, attractions and culture.

Info: 706-896-4191; www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. Tickets: $35 + $2 Handling; $25 + $2 Handling (unless otherwise noted) Interactive Neighborhood for Kids July 5-8 – 4th of July Craft Week, create red, white and blue crafts July 11-15 – Cow Craft Week, learn about cows and make cow crafts July 12 – Art Workshop, 4-5 p.m.

July 18-22 – Lollipop Craft Week, make a fun lollipop with craft materials July 25-29 – Parent Appreciation Week,

make a craft for your parents as a thank you!

Aug. 1-5 – Wiggle Your Toes Craft Week, make silly feet crafts Aug. 8-12 – Friendship Craft Week, make friendship crafts for best friends.

Info: Free, with admission unless otherwise noted; www.inkfun.org; 770 536-1900 Lake Lanier Islands Resort July 23 – Legends of the Lake Concert featuring “The Craig Wollard Band” performing in the Grand Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $26.75/person.

Thru Sept. 5 – Beach & Waterpark open daily Info: 770 945-8787; www.lakelanierislands.com.

North Atlanta Trade Center July 16-17 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair Aug. 13 – Golden Spike Train Show Aug. 19-21 – Folk Fest 2011 Aug. 26-28 – Pride of Dixie Antiques Market Info: 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center July 10 – Family Day, held 1-4 p.m, features Legends of the Lake: exhibits, family activities and crafts related to Lake Lanier. Free.

Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sat., unless otherwise noted. Admission: $5 adults, $4 ages 65+, $3 students 18 and under, free under age 6, unless otherwise noted.

Info: www.negahc.org.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center Thru Aug. 14 – Summer Exhibition “Sound off! Art Inspired by Music” featuring Artist Ann Alexander, Paula Van Huss, Mark Bommershine. Opening reception held June 9, 5:307 p.m.

Info: 770 536-2575, www.quinlanartcenter.org.

Surf’s up on Lanier

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

The surf was up on Lake Lanier June 25 as 60 stand up paddlers raced in 2- and 6mile events at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. The event, organized by the Atlanta Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, introduced stand up paddling, or SUP, to the northern end of the lake. Emilio Castro, along with Chico, is shown celebrating completion of the 6-mile event. Atlanta Chapter President Steve Combs said the sport has been gaining in popularity on the southern portion, where last year’s races premiered at Lanier Park. The top finisher in last month’s 2-mile recreational contest toured the course in just under 30 minutes. The winner of the six miler crossed the finish buoys in 1 hour, 7 minutes. Combs said the sport requires balance, coordination, endurance and core strength. The event, co-hosted by the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, celebrated International Surfing Day and included SUP lessons, shore clean-up and Hands Across the Sand, a 15-minute human chain demonstration in support of clean energy.

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ON LAKE LANIER GRASS-TO-WATER LOT

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$385,000 RARE OPPORTUNITY! CHARMING COTTAGE W/GORGEOUS WATER in Upscale Lake N'hood! Enjoy as Cottage or Expand-Flowers & Gardens Welcome you to Relaxed Living - Lakeside Gathering Room w/Brick FP & Hardwood Flrs.,Bedrooms w/Pine Flrs, Open Kitch, Dining Rm., Peaceful Screened Porch to Enjoy Morning Coffee, Fin. Terrace Level w/2nd Kitchen-Patio & Fenced Area-Sunset Cove & Lakeside Restaurants a Short Boat Ride Away!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT LOCATION ON GREAT WATER, THIS IS IT! Watch the Sunrise from this Charming Home that was Built for Lake Living - with Lots of Decking + Screened Porch. 2BR on Main + 2BR UpGathering Room Open to Kitchen + Partially Fin. Bsmt.

Cvrd Slip-Dock in Excellent Water! YOUNG DEER AREA

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$950,000 EXECUTIVE CRAFTSMAN HOME FILLED W/CHARM - Designer Upgrades Include Hrdwd Flrs, Stained Glass Windows, Stone & Wood Pillars, Amazing Owner Ste., Kitch w/Granite+Vltd Keeping Rm w/Stone FP+Breakfast Rm. w/Slate.

Fin. Terrace Lvl w/2nd Kitch-4-Car Grg+Workshop, Fenced Yard & Double Slip-Dock. Swim & Tennis N'hood!

$495,000 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED RANCH W/Huge Fin. Bsmt w/Stone FP+Private Apt/Office above Grg. Hrdwd. Floors,2-Sided FP in GR & Lakeside Gathering Rm, Gourmet Kitch., DR, Owner Ste w/Sit Rm, Screen Porch, Lots of Decking & PARKING! DOUBLE SLIP-DOCK!

NEW LISTING ON LANIER

W/SLIP-DOCK-GORGEOUS

LOT-FULLY FURNISHED!

$375,000 TIME TO ENJOY LIFE ON LAKE LANIER! Watch the Sunset...as You Relax in Your Vaulted Lakeside Great Room with Fireplace, Deck, Screened Porch or from Your Dock with Party Deck! Owner Suite on Main with Sitting Area + Access to Deck, Open Kitchen with Lots of Cabinets, Eating Area + Separate Dining Room. Finished Terrace Level with Wet-Bar + 2nd Fireplace - Fully Furnished! 2-Car Attached Garage+Boat Garage w/Driveway.

Dock is in Great Condition-Wonderful Lake N'hood.

AR GARAGE! ER-FRONT+2 DOCKS+4-C IER-2 LOTS W/1100' OF WAT NEW LISTING ON LAKE LAN

$360,000 NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Excellent Opportunity to Get on the Lake for Only $360,000 in this Upscale Lake N'hoodOff GA-400 Exit 16. Built for Lake Living with 3-Sided Wrap-Around Porch+HUGE Lakeside Screened Porch. Tile and Hardwood Floors in this Great Open Plan-Amazing Finished Room on Terrace Level has Furniture Grade Finished Pine Walls & Ceiling with Lots of Glass for Nature's Views! Slip-Dock in Great Water. BUILT TO LAST!

$1,299,000 GORGEOUS OPEN WATER SUNRISE VIEWS from this Spacious Open Ranch on POINT LOT! Large Vaulted Great Room w/Fireplace, "New" Kitchen has Keeping Rm & Stone Fireplace, Large Lakeside Bedroom/Game Rm, Lakeside Owner Ste. w/Whirlpool Tub, Vaulted Screened Porch + Beautiful Finished Terrace Level with Amazing Lake Views, 2nd Full-Size Kitch w/Granite, Huge Rec. Rm + Expansive Covered Patio-Circular Driveway w/2-Car Grg+Separate Drive to Add'l 2-Car Grg.Great Arrangement for In-Laws or Guests - TWO SEPARATE COVERED SLIP-DOCKS - Can Position Anywhere on Lot!

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NEW LISTING - SOUTH END OF LANIER - DEEP WATER

NEARLY 2 ACRES, FOUR SIDED BRICK RANCH IN SUGAR HILL

Beautiful, deep water lake home with a very gentle walk to your covered boathouse, with vinyl decking. Home features all the upgrades, including high-end trim, wet bar, trey ceilings, granite countertops with subzero, big sunroom and screened porch, with hot tub and views to the lake. Nicely-landscaped. Great south-end location, close to the Mall of GA and I-985.

WOODLAKE DR - SOUTH END OF LAKE LANIER NEAR 985 - REDUCED $ 300,000

Priced to Sell $164,500 $145,000

Priced at $675,000

FURNISHED LANIER HARBOR CONDO W/ COVERED DOCK

Four sides brick on nearly 2 acres, near Mall of Ga & I-985. The main level & finished terrace have two separate entrances from the exterior. The main level and the terrace cannot access each other from the inside. Upper level has 3bed/2ba. Lower level has 2beds/1ba. Gunite pool has been out of service. Owner financing with 10% down.

LANIER POINTE TOWNHOUSE END UNIT

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C A R T N CO R E D N U Priced at $1,199,000

Reduced $149,500 $134,900

Short Sale - $99,500

Priced below appraised value! Builder's personal deep water lakefront home. Double slip dock in no wake cove. Trey, vaulted & coffered ceilings everywhere. Gourmet kitchen, marble & hardwoods thru out.

Terrace level entertainment game room & 12 seat theater room. Pack your bags and wake up in Paradise every day!

PRICE REDUCED! Cozy 1 BR weekend condo complete with covered deep water slip at south end of Lake Lanier. Unit is on the ground floor with beautiful views of the lake. Swimming pool overlooks the lake and is just a few steps from this unit. New trim, paint and decor thru out.

Features two bedrooms with two & one half baths-open floorplan all within walking distance to Lanier Harbor Marina-unit has nice kitchen with breakfast bar and upgraded appliances-oversized bedroom with trey ceilings-partly furnished.

COUNTRY ACREAGE AVAILABLE

1.1 ACRES ON BUFORD DAM ROAD

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN BUFORD

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Priced to Sell $110,722 14.763 acres conveniently located just a short drive from Commerce and Jefferson. Over 1500 ft of road frontage with pasture and hardwoods just waiting for a tire swing. Gentle topo just waiting to build your dream home in a quiet, peaceful, country atmosphere. A 5 acre tract is also available with a pond and 110 ft of road frontage.

Priced to Sell at $299,000!

Priced to Sell at $89,500 Close to Shoal Creek & Lake Lanier Islands. This vacant lot is next to commercial property & a busy 4 way. Will sell subject to zoning.

Property had a house that has been removed. All utilities are in place.

PRICED REDUCED OVER $ 300,000 FROM ORIGINAL PRICE! Bring all offers! Nice lot on high traffic South Lee Street in Buford.

Between Hwy 20 & Buford Hwy. Commercial area near Mall of Ga, Super Wal-mart & I-985. Has nice rental house could be tear down.

Thinking of buying or selling? Give me a call!

I need your listing! All new listings come with a FREE appraisal from a certified appraiser with Lake Lanier knowledge.

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Sailing Club Events 2011 SAILING EVENTS ON LAKE LANIER Club

Event

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JULY LLSC AISC BF AISC BF/SSC AISC BF AISC BF

Firecracker Cup AISC Summer 2 - #1 Fair Winds #4 AISC Summer 2 - #2 Moonlight Scramble/Firefly #1 AISC Summer 2 - #3 Evening Breeze #1 AISC Summer 2 - #4 Evening Breeze #2

Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat

07/02 07/06 07/09 07/13 07/16 07/20 07/23 07/27 07/30

AUGUST AISC AISC Summer 2 - #5 BF Evening Breeze #3 AISC AISC Summer 2 - #6 BF/SSC Moonlight Scramble/Firefly #2 AISC AISC Summer 2 - #7 BF Evening Breeze #4 AISC AISC Summer 2 - #8 AISC AISC Summer 2 - #9 SEPTEMBER

Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Wed

08/03 08/06 08/10 08/13 08/17 08/20 08/24 08/31

LLSC AISC SSC LLSC AISC BF LLSC LLSC BF UYC LLSC LLSC BF

Sat/Sun Wed Fri-Sun Sat/Sun Wed Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Wed Sat Sat Sat/Sun Wed Fri

09/03-4 09/07 09/09-11 09/10-11 09/14 09/17-18 09/17-18 09/21 09/24 09/24 09/24-25 09/28 09/30

Barefoot Open Sat/Sun Lightning Regatta Sat/Sun DST Race #3 Wed MC Nationals W-Sun Bill Sears #1 Sat Fall #1 - SSC hosts (Bill Sears #1) Sat Laser Regatta Sun Fall Squall #2 Sun DST Race #4 Wed Fall #2 - BF Hosts (Fall Squall #3) Sat UYC Fall 2 Sun Bill Sears #2 Sun DST Race #5 Wed Fall Squall #4 Sat UYC Fall 3 Sat MC Regatta Sat/Sun Bill Sears #3 Sun Halloween Regatta Sat/Sun

10/01-02 10/01-02 10/05 10/05-10 10/08 10/08 10/09 10/09 10/12 10/15 10/16 10/16 10/19 10/22 10/22 10/22-23 10/23 10/29-30

Vern Pickering AISC Summer 2 - #10 Special Olympics Regatta Old Goat - Thistle Regatta AISC Awards Party Dorton Cup C22 “Gone with the Wind” DST Race #1 Fall Squall #1 UYC Fall 1 Junior Regatta DST Race #2 Barefoot Open

Date

Club

Sun Sat Sun

11/13 11/19 11/20

SSC UYC LARC UYC SSC

UYC Parade of Lights UYC UYC Fall Make-up 2 LARC Fall #4 - LLSC Hosts LARC Fall #5 - UYC Hosts (UYC 5) JANUARY 2012

Sat Sat Sun Sat

12/03 12/03 12/04 12/10

MARCH 2012

BF/SSC LARC SSC LARC SSC LARC

Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sat

01/01 01/07 01/14 01/15 01/21 01/28

Sat Sat

02/04 02/04

Club UYC SSC UYC

Event Lanier Cup Invitational Bill Sears #5 UYC Fall Makeup 1

Day

DECEMBER

Poker Run/Mad Hatter Winter #1 - UYC Hosts Ice Breaker #1 Winter #2 - LLSC Hosts Ice Breaker #2 Winter #3 - AISC Hosts

FEBRUARY 2012 LLSC UYC

1064 - Open UYC 2

Event Ice Breaker #3 Hot Ruddered Bum Winter #4 - SSC Hosts UYC 3 Ice Breaker #4

LARC Winter #5 - BF Hosts

UYC Fall 4 Bill Sears #4 Miss Piggy (J-22, J-24) Annual Meeting Fall #3 - AISC Hosts Whitecapper/Oyster Roast

Sat Sat Sat/Sun Sun Sun Sat

11/05 11/05 11/05-06 11/06 11/06 11/12

Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat

02/05 02/11 02/18 02/19 02/25

Sat

03/03

LARC - Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee AISC - Atlanta Inland Sailing Club BFSC - Barefoot Sailing Club LLSC - Lake Lanier Sailing Club UYC - University Yacht Club MORE INFO: www.lakesidenews.com

NOVEMBER UYC SSC LLSC LLSC LARC LLSC

Date

These races are open to non-club members interested in connecting with the racing scene on Lake Lanier. For more information, visit www.SailLanier.com and click on the club that's hosting the race.

OCTOBER BF LLSC LLSC LLSC SSC LARC LLSC BF LLSC LARC UYC SSC LLSC BF UYC LLSC SSC LLSC

Day

Getting kids involved in sailing at UYC’s sailing camp. Story, page 59.

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Get your Benedict ‘fix’ Cover Girl solves boat-cover problems with invention A. Keene at Skogie’s for breakfast ForByyearsPamela people around the

By Pamela A. Keene Craving Eggs Benedict?

Check out the new Saturday/Sunday breakfast menu at Skogie’s at Gainesville Marina.

“We’ve got Eggs Benedict five different ways,” said Tony Jonovitch, general manager of the popular lakeside eatery.

“Our chef John Flynn has created a number of excellent menu items that we’re featuring on our breakfast menu.”

Eggs Benedict is prepared the traditional way with Canadian bacon, with grilled grouper or a crab cake. Additionally, diners can choose from two Southern-style versions – one with chicken-fried steak or another with fried chicken.

The breakfast menu also in-

cludes omelets with a wide choice of fillings, French toast and sweet potato pancakes.

Shrimp and grits is a popular item.

The restaurant has daily lunch specials for $6 – Philly cheese steak sandwiches, fish tacos, buffalo wraps and chicken cordon bleu sandwiches.

Skogie’s offers live entertainment on the weekends. Friday nights feature the Swing Daddies and Saturdays Athens’ Patrick Scott, who has opened for major bands including Bon Jovi, plays from 5 p.m. until closing.

lake have known The Cover Girl for her work on boat canvas.

Now, Tammy “Cover Girl” Hampton is making waves on the national scene with a new invention – EZ-Xtend boat zippers.

“You know how your clear plastic enclosures tend to shrink?” Hampton said. “Now you can use an EZ-Xtend zipper to solve the problem.”

Hampton came up with the idea when a customer asked her to a snap extender to help with a shrunken enclosure. It’s started her thinking that back-to-back spacer zippers would work even better. She tried them out with a couple of her customers.

“It would have cost a Sea Ray MORE INFO: owner $1,500 to replace his en678-450-1310 closure, and we were able to save www.skogies.net him all that money by putting in EZ-Xtend zippers,” she said.

The zippers, which come in 60-inch and 96-inch lengths, are pontoon rides with a half-hour nington brand pontoons. available in black or white. gathering for appetizers before“If people are interested in They’re welded, not sewn, and are hand. Reservations are required buying, we’d like them to come compatible with YKK zippers, the by the Monday before the out and take a ride with us on industry standard. They ease the Wednesday evenings,” said Philip Wednesday cruise by calling Randy Jones at the marina at 770- strain on to tight boat enclosures.

Burton with Gainesville Marina.

Each is a single unit zipper that The marina is offering families 536-2171.

Gainesville Marina offers Wednesday pontoon rides

By Pamela A. Keene If you’re looking to purchase a pontoon boat, head on out to Gainesville Marina on selected Wednesday evenings in July.

That’s when the marina is offering one-hour rides on its Ben-

acts an insert between two halves of an existing zipper, adding space and allowing the side of the enclosure to snap or zip to each other comfortably again. They also can act as a repair zipper for tired zipper teeth that won’t stay zipped, such as bimini-stay zips on sailboats or zippered pockets on bimini tops, and a host of other zipper repairs. The patent is pending on her invention.

“These can be self-installed and you don’t need a special tool, just a pair of pliers,” she said.

“They work on anything on a boat with a zipper.” Production is being done locally. “They’re essential boat gear,” she said, “because of the many times that zippers give you trouble.”

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Butcher shop wows ’em in Flowery Branch

By Pamela A. Keene Vic Duff was ready when the doors opened for the Crossroads Meat Company grand opening in early June. At least the owner of the brand-new butcher shop thought so.

“We sold nearly 3,000 pounds of meat that day,” said Duff, a former electrical contractor who grew up in Tallahassee, Fla. “That’s about what we’d sell in a week.” The store actually closed an hour ahead of schedule because the entire inventory was sold out. Nearly 1,000 customers stopped by during the grand opening.

From fresh-cut filets and ribeyes to hand-made sausage and brats, Crossroads has already become the go-to place for fresh meat in South Hall County. The market sells 100 percent certified Black Angus beef from Canada’s High River Angus meat company.

Customers can select from hand-cut meats, including beef, pork and chicken, displayed in the 24-foot-long glass meat case. Purchases are wrapped to order in traditional white butcher paper.

Butcher Travis Tomlinson can also fill special orders.

Tomlinson is a second-generation butcher, who learned from his father in Mississippi how to cut meat. “I started before I was really old enough to even be in a market,” he said. He came to Gainesville from Arkansas two years ago and most recently worked at J&J Foods.

Duff got the idea to open a butcher shop after spending years stopping at Strickland’s on Ga/Fla 300 near Albany on trips to Florida. “I bought sausage there for years,” he said. When he sold his electrical contracting business, he saw a chance to open a meat market.

In addition to the meat, which is delivered several times a week, Crossroads Meat Company makes its own sausage on the premises.

Customers can choose from Italian, Polish Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage and German Bratwurst.

“We’re getting a smoker to smoke our own sausage by late July, and we’re planning to offer six or eight different varieties soon.”

Duff served in the US Navy for a number of years. He and his wife Melanie moved into their dream home off Browns Bridge Road 12 years ago. He sold his

PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE

Lamar Williamson, butcher Travis Tomlinson and owner Vic Duff show off packages of hand-made sausages at Crossroads Meat Company.

portion of the electrical contracting business in 2007.

Crossroads Meat Company is located in the original Flowery Branch post office building on Atlanta Highway. Duff has brought in a large walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer. Several freestanding refrigerator cases line the walls of the customer area.

Duff’s friend and retired Marine Sergeant Major Lamar Williamson also works at Crossroads, taking care of customers.

From the looks of things on the day of the grand opening, Crossroads Meat Company may become more than the neighborhood butcher shop. In some ways, it was like Cheers, with people

smiling, chatting and making new friends. And Duff and his crew often addressed customers by their first names … just like “Friends,” where everybody knows your name.

MORE INFO: 678 828-9633, 5315 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch

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BREAKFAST ON LAKE LANIER! SKOGIES IS NOW SERVING BREAKFAST EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sunday: 8 am - 9 pm Monday: 11 am - 9 pm Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm Wednesday: 11 am - 9 pm Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm Friday: 11 am - 9 pm Saturday: 8 am - 9 pm

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(includes baked cheese grits, sweet potato nuggets or homemade home fries plus Texas toast, english muffin or Cathead biscuits)

Shrimp & Grits Texas French Toast Sweet Potato Pancakes Skogie Size Egg Sandwich Fresh Apple Fritters Cathead Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Omelettes – Pick your fillings Eggs – Prepared any style.

Benedicts – Southern, traditional & more

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY WEEKEND! Friday Night: The Swing Daddies & Saturday Night: Patrick Scott

www.SkogiesOnLanier.com

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Lake Lanier Log Cabin Rentals

www.lakelanierlodges.com GREAT for a getaway, family reunions, corporate events!

Sleeps up to 60 people. 2 bedroom, 1 bath or 4 bedroom, 2 bath w/fireplaces!

Hot tubs available! BOAT RENTALS Available!!!

15% off Sun. - Thur.

(For Cabin Rentals 2 Night Min. Excluding Holidays!)

Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

Lanier Aqua Rentals 770-271-RENT (7368)

Book NOW for discounts this summer.

For Rental information, please call 770-967-1804.

Fully furnished cabins with deeded slip in deep water dock for sale starting at $179,000 and vacant lots with deeded slip starting at $69,900!

For sales information, please call Tom Peters or Teresa Smith with Keller Williams Realty at 678-663-6522 or 24-hour information line at 678-835-9331 ext. 1281.

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ENERGY

678-300-0018

WATERSPORTS

MAKE YOUR NEXT PARTY A LAKE PARTY! STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS AND KAYAKS RENTALS AND SALES Come enjoy one at our beach or we can bring the fun to you.

Throw a party at your dock or marina and we'll bring the toys.

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thoughtful design + engineered quality

Custom manufactured and installed boat docks Modern and traditional designs • Galvanized docks • Aluminum docks • Boat/PWC lifts • Dock accessories

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Commercial and residential Redecking and refloating Dock moving and relocation Electrical service and certification

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Outdoor Activity Calendar July 2011 See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities Aq ua Activities (Note: Triathlons fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended.)

My First Bike Kids’ Triathlon, Alpharetta.

Swim, bike, run event for children ages 6-14 July 10, Windward Lake Club, 2001 Windward Lake Dr. Start times and distances vary by age groups. $40-$50. www.gamultisports.com, 770 926-2367.

Tri2Remember, Jefferson. 400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m., July 17, Crowe’s Lake, 115 Crowe’s Lake Dr. Individuals $80 on-line by July 1, $100 after; relays $100/$120. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367.

Tri the Mountains, Blue Ridge. 600 yard swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. July 24, Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 335 Marina Dr. Individuals online $85 by July 9, $100 after, relays $100/$120. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367.

Women’s Sprint Triathlon, Acworth. 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 7. Individuals $80 online by July 25, $100 after. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770926-2367.

Summer Sizzler International and Sprint Triathlons, Hiawassee. International-.8 mile swim, 23 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m. Aug. 6; sprint-.4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 2 mile run, 8 a.m. Aug. 7, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hwy 76. Individuals $65 by July 20, $75 after; relays $95/$110. www.thebeastoftheeast.net, www.active.com.

Tri to Beat Cancer, Athens. 400 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. August 21, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $80 online by Aug. 11, $95 after; relays $110/$140.

Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770-9262367.

Tri Toccoa YMCA Triathlon/Duathlon, Toccoa. Short course triathlon (500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run); long course triathlon (1500/24/10K); short course duathlon (1 mile run, 15 mile bike, 5K run); long course duathlon (1/25/10K); 7:30 a.m. Aug. 27, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, 8496 Lake Louise Rd. Registration costs vary $50/individuals to $120/relay teams. www.active.com, www.ytriseries.com, 706 282-0456.

Just Tri It for Habitat, Gainesville. Adult triathlon: 500 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run; youth triathlon: 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, half mile run, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 3, American Legion Park, 2343 Riverside Dr. Adults $65 by Aug. 20, $80 after; youth $30/$40. www.active.com, 678 450-5998.

KidFit Triathlon, Flowery Branch. 8:15 a.m. Aug. 27, Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. Call for information. 678 9772149, www.active.com.

Marine Corps 5150 Triathlon, Buford.

1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. 7:15 a.m.

Sept. 11. Mandatory athlete meetings, bike check-in various times Sept. 10. Lake Lanier

LAKESIDE 53 Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Individuals $150 by July 11, $175 after; relays $225/$250. www.active.com, www.5150lakelanier.com, 813-868-5940.

Bootlegger Supersprint Triathlon, Dawsonville. 250-yard pool swim, 10 mile bike, 2.25 mile run, Sept. 11. Adults start 8 a.m., kids races begin at 9:30 with various start times for different age groups. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. $50. www. active.com, 770 633-5511.

Tugaloo Triathlon, Lavonia. 1.5k swim, 42K bike, 10K run. 8 a.m. Sept. 24, Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Individuals $85 by Sept. 1, $105 after; relays $125/$145. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367.

Tri2Remember, Gainesville. 400 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. Individuals $80 online by Sept. 1, $100 after; relay, $100/$120.

Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. www.gamultisports.com, 770-9262367.

Tri2Remember Splash, Buford. 1K and 2K swims, 10 a.m. Oct. 1, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $50. www.gamultisports.com, 770-926-2367.

Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon, Buford. 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m. Oct. 2, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Individuals $75 online by Sept. 23, $95 after; relays $100/$130; add $5 for mail entries.

Discounts for USAT members. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com, 770-9262367.

Eric Shanteau’s Swim4Your Life, Buford.

1K and 5K open water races ages 11 and older; 500 yard junior swim ages 12 and younger; swim clinic with Olympic athletes; lunch on beach; various times, Oct. 8, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $100 adults 18 and older, $55 youth. www.active.com, www.shanteauopenwater.com, 919 459-5436.

Grounded pursuits: ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group bicycle rides all speeds and levels, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays; high intensity pace line, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Corinth Baptist Church, Thompson Bridge/Mt. Vernon Rd; Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Hopewell Church Road; Thursdays 6 p.m. Dewberry Baptist Church, Clarks Bridge Rd. Free. www.isicycling.com.

Chicken City Cyclists, Gainesville.

Group rides, 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, Jesse Jewell/Community Way. Club meeting 6 p.m., July 14, Pasquales, 1011 Riverside Dr. Unnoldl@charter.net.

Hilly 40+-mile bike ride, Gainesville.

Group ride with Chicken City Cyclists in North Hall, 9 a.m. July 2, Corinth Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon/Thompson Bridge Rd. Unnoldl@charter.net.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist-guided hike focusing on young animals of Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. July 2, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $5, 2-12 $3, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. www.elachee.org, 770 5351976.

Music in the Park, Blairsville. Live music at Lake Trahlyta Pavilion, 8-9 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 745-2628

Firecracker 5K/10K, Dahlonega. 7 a.m.

July 4, North Georgia College & State University Drill Field, Myers and Chance Road. $30. www.active.com, 770 633-5511.

Triathlon Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. July 12, Baxter’s Multisport, 2480 Limestome Pkwy. Call or email for information about group bike rides, open water swims, runs.

770 532-2453, fit2triclub@gmail.com.

Independence Day Celebration, Dawsonville. Family fun with relay races, patriotic crafts, watermelon seed spitting, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 1-4, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 265-1969.

Holiday Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls.

Strenuous guided rim to river hike in Tallulah Gorge for ages 10 and older, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 1-4, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 7547981.

July 4 Mountain Style, Helen. Watermelon eatin’ & spittin’ contest, sack races, music, hoedown, 1-9 p.m. July 2-4, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. 356. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 800 573-9659, Ext. 305.

Independence Day at Vogel, Blairsville.

Flag raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, greased pole climbing, seed spittin’ contest and more, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 4, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 745-2628.

Easy loop bike rides, Pendergrass. 6-, 11-.

20- and 50+-mile group rides with Chicken City Cyclists. 9 a.m. July 9, City Park, one block west of Ga. 129 & 332. unnoldl@charter.net.

Witch’s Head Excursion, Tallulah Falls.

Guided hike in gorge to bottom of dam to view Witch’s Head Rock, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9, 16, 23, 30, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5 plus, $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Hospitality Highway Century, Roswell. 9-, 22-, 60-, 100-mile bike rides, 6 a.m. July 10, 1425 Market Blvd. $40 before July 3, $45 after. www.active.com, www.gatransplant.org, 678 514-1187.

Maranatha Christian Academy 5K, Flowery Branch. 9 a.m. July 16, The Depot on Main Street. $25. www.active.com, 678 357-1385.

“The Wall” bike ride, Alto. Ride with Chicken City Cyclists in Alto area up Apple Pie Ridge, 9 a.m. July 16. Call 770 533-3842 for directions.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led moonlit hike into Tallulah Gorge, 9:15-11:30 p.m. July 15, 10-11:30 p.m.

July 16, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706 754-7981.

Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, Helen.

Children accompanied by adult fish in stocked lake, 8 a.m.-noon, July 16. Call for directions to Buck Shoals. Smithgall Woods Conservation

Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 706 878-3087.

Run thru the Park Half Marathon, Lawrenceville. Three-loop run through Tribble Mill Park, 7 a.m. July 17, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy, SE. www.active.com, dm85247@gmail.com.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Race, Cumming.

3.5 mile trail race, 8:30 a.m. July 16, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 4075 Spot Rd. $25 by July 3, $30 July 4-14; $35 race day. www.dirtyspokes.com.

Georgia Cycling Grand Prix-Gwinnett Bike Fest. Six races (2 circuit races, 2 criteriums, time trial, road race) July 20-24, various locations, including circuit race at Road Atlanta and criterium at Gwinnett Center. Registration fees vary, depending on category and races chosen. www.georgiacycling.net.

ADA Memorial 5K/1-Mile, Gainesville. 8 a.m. July 23, downtown square, Spring St. $20 in advance, $25 race day. www.active.com, 770 534-7764.

Distance Dogg 5K/10K Trail Race, Winder.

8 a.m. July 23, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $25. www.active.com, www.runnersfit.com, 770 561-1050.

Green Bean Festival 5K, Blairsville. 8 a.m.

July 30, downtown Blairsville. $30. www.active.com, 706 897-2629.

Folk Life Festival, Helen. Appalachian mountain music Friday night, square dance Saturday night, sack races, candle dipping, butter churning, 8-9 p.m. July 29-30, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. 356. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 800 573-9659, Ext. 305.

5K Run, 1-Mile Walk for Tyler, Cumming.

7 a.m. July 30, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Dr. $15 by July 23, $20 after. www.rungeorgia.com, www.active.com, 770 365-2094.

First Wednesday Home School Education Program Preview, Gainesville. Preview of nature-focused program for home schoolers, includes guided hike, 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 27, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Free. www.elachee.org, 770 535-1976.

Falcon 5K, Flowery Branch. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Flowery Branch High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd. $20 in advance, $25 race day. www.flowerybranchxc.com, www.runnersfit.com.

Gold Fever, Helen. Gold mining history, geology lesson, hike, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 6, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $10 adult, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706 878-3087.

Fool’s Gold 100 & 50 Mile Mountain Bike Races, Dahlonega. Rugged terrain races on single-, double-track trail and gravel roads, 100 mile 7 p.m., 50-mile 7:15 p.m. Aug. 20, Montaluce Winery, 501 Hightower Church Rd.100 mile $175 by Aug. 15, $200 race day; 50 mile $100/$125. www.55nine.com.

- Compiled by Jane Harrison

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Baxter’s Multi-Sport caters to athletic lifestyle

By Jane Harrison North Georgia’s natural assets have made it a destination for non-traditional athletes who love to swim, bike or run. Those who seek outdoor activity can find plenty of room to exert themselves in the blue waters of Lake Lanier, on rolling rural roads, in hilly neighborhoods and parks, and challenging forest paths. The Lakeside Outdoor Calendar offers a full page of scheduled opportunities for outdoor activities, such as triathlons, road bike rides, mountain bike treks, and road races.

A year and a half ago, Mark and Lisa Grogan opened up a small store on Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville to cater to the niche of athletes who swim, bike and run in North Georgia’s great outdoors. The store, formerly named Fit2Tri Triathletes Superstore, spawned a club that meets monthly and organizes group runs, rides and swims. Grogan announced last month that customer demand and a duplicate brand name in Florida prompted him to move the store to a larger facility, expand its services and merchandise, and change the name to

Baxter’s Multi-Sport. Grogan expected to complete the move in early July to a 15,000 square feet building that formerly housed a fitness facility at 2480 Limestone Parkway. “We’ll cater to more than triathletes to include mountain bikers,” Grogan said. He expects to triple the running apparel and shoe offerings and give athletes extra services to re-fuel and recover from their exertions.

Store patrons will be able to stop in and replenish their bodies with nutritious smoothies and relax tight muscles with a massage when the transition is complete, Grogan said. Club member and multi-Ironman triathlete Ken Robinson plans to mix up shakes and energy drinks from organic fruits and veggies at a smoothie and juice bar. Massage therapist Rick Bates from Hands on Healing expected to move his massage center from Thompson Bridge Road to the new multi-sport facility. In addition, the store will offer custom t-shirt printing for races and individuals, according to triathlon club president Ginny Crumley, who planned to locate a direct-to-shirt printing business there.

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Fit2Tri, would change.

Grogan explained that the store name change to Baxter’s Multi-Sport was necessary after a triathlon training business in Miami claimed prior legal rights to Fit2Tri. After some discussion, Grogan decided to name the business after his family’s dog, Baxter.

MORE INFO: www.gobaxter.com, 770 532-2453 (BIKE)

Triathlons growing in popularity According to the USA Triathlon website, triathlon participation in the U.S. is at an all time high, following unprecedented growth in the last decade.

The official sanctioning body for the sport cites research that found 1,209,000 Americans participated in at least one traditional triathlon in 2009, up more than 50 percent from 2007.

USAT has 5,633 members in Georgia. Not all triathletes are annual members of the national organization, but most enroll in at least a one-day membership to compete in races as required by race directors for insurance pur-

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Grogan described the new store as a “mini-mall” that will also serve as a headquarters for triathlon club meetings and rendezvous point for group bike rides. In addition, the facility will provide showers and lockers for members and a bike repair station.

The club, which developed around the store, encompasses a “big comfort zone” of members, ranging from first time 5K run-

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Georgia Multisports, an event management company specializing in triathlons, planned 15 multisport races throughout the state this year, from Jekyll Island to Lake Lanier Islands.

Another multisport management company, Blue Sky Sports, scheduled events at six state parks this summer. Each offers participants a choice between sprint triathlons, duathlons (bike/run) or aquabikes (swim/bike).

The Great Smoky Mountains Triathlon Club, based in

Hayesville, N.C.-Hiawassee, plans numerous events each year, including a Half Ironman, supersprint triathlons, open water 5K swims, and duathlons.

Distances for triathlons vary from sprints to the Ironman. General distances include: • Sprint: Approximately 500600 meter swim, 12-18 mile bike, 5k run See Triathalons, page 55 MORE INFO: www.usatriathlon.com www.gamultisports.com www.tribluesky.com www.thebeastoftheeast.com

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Reach the beach, but give beach-nesting birds their space Taking the family to a Georgia beach? Please be ready to share it with families of a different feather - beach-nesting birds.

Some coastal areas popular in summer double as important nesting habitat for protected birds such as American oystercatchers, Wilson’s plovers and least terns.

Examples include Little Tybee Island, Pelican Spit off Sea Island, Cumberland Island and the southern end of Jekyll Island.

Beach-nesting birds nest above the high-tide line on wide, terraced beach flats or in the edge of dunes. In Georgia, the birds lay eggs in shallow scrapes in the sand from April through July.

After hatching, chicks hide on the beach or in the grass. Disturbance

by humans or pets can cause adult birds to abandon nests and chicks, exposing them to extreme heat and predators.

Tim Keyes, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist, encouraged beach-goers to avoid posted sites, walk below the high-tide line, observe beach birds only from a distance and back away from any nesting birds they accidentally disturb. Adults frightened from a nest will often call loudly and exhibit distraction displays, such as dragging one wing as if it’s broken.

“Typically, if you’re in the wrong place, the birds will try to let you know it – it is just a matter of paying attention,” said Keyes, who works for the DNR’s

Keep clear of beach nesting birds when at the beach this summer.

where dogs are allowed. Owners who let their dogs chase shorebirds can be fined for harassing federally protected species. People are asked to keep house cats inside and not feed feral cats.

Georgians can also help conserve Wilson’s plovers and other rare and endangered animals not legally hunted, fished for or trapped by purchasing a bald eagle or hummingbird license

plate, or donating directly to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund. This support is vital to the Nongame Conservation Section, which receives no state general funds to protect Georgia’s nongame wildlife, rare plants and natural habitats for future generations.

MORE INFO: 478 994-1438, www.georgiawildlife.com

Marine Corps partners with 5150 Triathlon at LLI

• Triathalons Continued from Page 54 • Olympic: 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run • Half Ironman: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Nongame Conservation Section.

Human disturbance is a significant threat for these species, which already face risks from native predators and high spring tides that wash away nests and chicks. Pets also can be destructive, killing or scaring birds.

The problems are similar for migrating seabirds and shorebirds. Georgia beaches provide vital stopover sites for species such as red knots flying from South America and the Arctic.

Red knots flushed from feeding might not gain the weight they need to survive their more than 9,000-mile migration.

Beach-goers are urged to leave their dogs at home or keep them on a leash when visiting a beach

• Ironman: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run See Outdoor Calendar for information about Northeast Georgia multisport activities.

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Athletes enter the water for the swim leg of the Tri to Remember at Laurel Park in 2009. Numerous triathlons and multisports events are planned around Lake Lanier through October, reflective of the rising popularity of such activities throughout the country.

The US Marine Corps is partnering with the World Triathlon Corporation to present the 5150 Triathlon at Lake Lanier Islands Sunday, Sept. 11. The Lanier race is part of the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Series, which includes 13 national and three international events, according to WTC. The Tampa, Fla.-based company, known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, announced the new partnership with the Marine Corps last month. The Lanier triathlon, as well as the Ironman World Championship 70.3 the same day in Las Vegas, will honor the fallen heroes of Sept.11, 2001.

WTC Chief Sales Officer Mike Pine said the partnership with the Marine Corps “is a natural fit as both of our brands inspire a com-

petitive spirit and a dedication to pushing the limits to accomplish personal and team excellence.”

The Marine Corps 5150 Lake Lanier is part of the inaugural season of the 5150 Triathlon Series, the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, Pine said. It will feature a 1.5k swim in Lake Lanier, a 40k bike ride through the rolling hills of Gwinnett and Hall counties, and a 10k run throughout the Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

The September triathlon is one of about a half-dozen triathlons scheduled at Lake Lanier Islands this summer. My First Triathlon and My Next Triathlon started off the season in May, followed by the Iron Girl Atlanta Women’s Triathlon in June. The namesake Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon is

set for Oct. 2. In addition, two open water swim competitions are planned at the resort on Oct. 1 and Oct. 8. (See Outdoor Calendar for details).

The 5150 Triathlon, expected to draw professional and amateur triathletes, offers cash prizes totaling $25,000 for the top six men and women finishers. The male and female winners will be awarded $4,500 each.

Mandatory athlete meetings and bike check-ins are scheduled Sept. 10.

The race start is 7:15 a.m.

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Countdown: One year remains to settle ‘water wars’

By Clyde Morris The second anniversary of Judge Paul Magnuson’s “draconian” decision is fast approaching, and with anticipation growing for a decision by the 11th Circuit, this seems an appropriate opportunity to recap the Lake Lanier Association’s involvement in the Water Wars.

Believe it or not, the LLA first got involved more than 10 years ago, in May of 2001. At that time, it joined the state of Georgia in trying to get the US Army Corps of Engineers to grant Georgia’s water supply request – a lawsuit now known as “Georgia I.” Since then, the association has intervened in five more cases that eventually were consolidated into

LLA’s involvement know its positions on both. First, the LLA says News & Information the record is clear that Congress intended for Lanier to ensure a reliable source of water supply for the Atlanta area as it was expected to grow. Second, the LLA argues that the ESA requires only as much water to flow out of Lanier as flows into it, even durwhat we now call the Water Wars. ing a drought.

While the legal issues are exceedDuring the course of the litigaingly complex, the litigation boils tion, we’ve experienced the lowdown to two main questions in est level in Lanier’s history many people’s minds: can we use (1050.8), much discussion about Lanier for water supply, and how Atlanta’s growth, whether Geormuch water does the Endangered gians are good conservators of the Species Act require Lake Lanier waters of the Apalachicola-Chatto contribute toward river flows in tahoochee-Flint river basin, and Florida. what the alternatives might be if Long-time followers of the Judge Magnuson’s ruling stands.

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The LLA has taken the lead in promoting the equivalent of a new 26-billion gallon reservoir simply by raising the full-pool level of Lake Lanier by two feet, which it says would help protect against extremely low lake levels and against running out of water for North Georgia and Florida as well.

The LLA has also been an early and active supporter of the ACF Stakeholders organization, which consists of diverse water users from Georgia, Florida and Alabama. This group is working to develop sustainable water management plans for the entire ACF Basin that can provide effective solutions to the water wars.

Through it all, the LLA has

been a lone voice representing those who want to keep Lanier full. By all accounts, it stands ready to continue that effort, no matter what the 11th Circuit decides.

Editor’s Note: July 16, 2012, was set by Judge Paul Magnuson for withdrawals from the lake to be returned to 1970 amounts.

Founded in 1966, the LLAis the oldest volunteer group working to protect the high water quality as well as water levels and to preserve its valuable legacy for future generations. It is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.

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First step in a life-long adventure; youngsters excel at UYC sailing camp

By Pamela A. Keene Young Ella Marie Hopkins summed it all up: “It was really cool and a whole lot easier than I thought it would be. It was my first time on a sailboat and I just loved it.”

Ella, 10, and her sister Catie Byrd, 8, were two of the 22 young students who participated in the week-long summer sailing camp hosted by the UYC Maritime Foundation at University Yacht Club on Lake Lanier in mid-June. Ranging in age from 8 to 15, the young student sailors literally got their feet wet in the sport, doing everything from launching and rigging their own boats to trimming sails and having their turns at the helm.

Susan Reddaway directed the camp that was taught using Optimist Prams, Sunfish and Lasers.

Supporters of the program actually built the 10 Optis used for the week, starting in February. John Hopkins spearheaded the group of volunteers that met almost every weekend in his garage to build the small boats.

“Volunteers worked more than 3,600 hours to build the boats and more than 50 people either do-

nated their time or financial support to help us launch the program this summer,” Hopkins said.

“It was amazing.”

Those who sponsored the boats had naming rights. The two young Hopkins girls – John Hopkins’ granddaughters – both had boats named after them: The Ella Marie and the Catie Byrd.

“I didn’t know a boat was going to be named after me until my grandparents told me,” Catie said. “I had never sailed before and this was a really good experience.”

Reddaway and her staff of seven instructors put the kids through their paces from the first day, teaching the names of boat parts and points of sail. “The kids had to figure out where the wind was coming from and what they had to do to make their boats work,” she said. “Both the kids and the instructors had a great time all week.”

The camp, which was held on the beach at University near the club’s Beach Pavilion, wasn’t all work. In addition to sailing instruction, there were watermelon relays, water balloon tosses and See UYC camp, page 74

UYC hosted a week-long summer camp on Lake Lanier in June. Campers learned to sail Optimist Prams, Sunfish and Lasers.

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15TH ANNIVERSARY OF ’96 GAMES ON LAKE LANIER Memories mix with reality as venue faces uncertain future 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 Jane Harrison n a summer steamed up with discord over funding for county parks and mounting political tensions, the anniversary of an event that epitomized civic unity, pride and hospitality is approaching with little notice.

Fifteen years ago this month, the 1996 Olympics came to Lake Lanier for canoe/kayak and rowing competition. Athletes from around the world converged on Clarks Bridge Park to pursue dreams that demanded years of physical and mental discipline in an event that symbolized international cooperation.

When the first Olympic rowers stroked the 2,000 meter course on July 21, 1996, followed by paddlers on July 30, it was the culmination of a dream that portrayed the determination of a community focused on achieving a feat some thought nearly impossible.

“Gainesville and Hall County had absolutely incredible people who passionately embraced the plan and executed it flawlessly,” said Billy Payne, Chief of the Atlanta Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. “(Lake Lanier) was one of the best Olympic venues and the one I am most proud of,” Payne said last month when asked to reflect on the Games that brought the world to the North Georgia lake.

The community effort to usher the Olympics to Lanier came to fruition on Dec. 22, 1993 with the proclamation, “It’s Lanier!” from the Georgia organizing committee. Jim Mathis, Jr., chairman of Gainesville Hall ’96 called the Olympic endeavor “the most phenomenal community cooperative spirit I’ve seen.”

A core group of about 35 volunteers fried up chicken dinners, churned peach ice cream, cruised the lake with Atlanta and international Olympic officials and worked doggedly in a courtship

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that married the flatwater races to Lanier.

“We didn’t even know what a (flatwater) canoe or kayak was,” said Melvin Cooper, Gainesville Parks and Recreation Director, who labored for the Lanier Olympic idea first suggested by local rower Jack Pyburn. The Gainesville architect recognized the straight, forest-protected channel of the Chattahoochee River on the lake as an ideal course for flatwater racing.

Mathis later called it the “best spot God and man created” for the sports. It was up to the local team to show it to the world.

Cooper, whose city office bears a framed copy of the newspaper page heralding “It’s Lanier!” still brightens with pride when talking about the announcement that Olympians would come to Lanier’s shores. So does Kit Dunlap, who focused on the Olympic quest in her former position with the then Georgia Department of Industry and Trade and with the Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce.

“We were excited and thrilled.

Nobody ever believed Atlanta had a chance … . We wouldn’t have ever thought (the Olympics) would be up here (in Hall County),” said Dunlap, chamber president and chief executive officer.

Dunlap recalled how the community “rallied together” after Pyburn made public his idea when the Georgia Olympic organizing committee discovered the lake at Stone Mountain was too small and a proposed reservoir in Rockdale County was untenable.

“There was pure excitement. It took a whole heck of a lot out of everybody” to coax Olympic officials to choose Lanier, Dunlap said. “We practically begged, borrowed and stole” to raise public and private funds to spruce up the community and win the Olympic bid.

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The temporary grandstands at the Clark’s Bridge Park venue held almost 20,000 spectators during the Olympics. The grandstands are long gone but the rest of the facility – finish tower, boat houses, and docks –?remains, although it has received little or no improvements over the last 15 years.

When Lanier got the nod, the community could hardly believe what it had accomplished, Dunlap said. “It was absolutely out of this world when the (Olympic) torch ran through downtown.

(Gainesville Hall ’96) volunteers got to run the torch,” she said.

“It was a wonderful, wonderful experience” to play host to the Olympics, said Connie Hagler, former executive director of the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club.

“How special it was … it enriched our families’ lives,” said Hagler, who served 10 years as LCKC executive director and emerged as a champion of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue.

“For folks in the community, it was an amazing experience” that left a legacy that continues to develop, Hagler said.

In the aftermath of the Olympics, Gainesville was recognized as the “Most Hospitable” Olympic venue, tourism spiked, and two clubs still symbolically carry the Olympic torch for the sports that brought the Games to Lake Lanier.

The Olympics “left us with a great asset,” said Doug Smith, LCKC President, who admitted that “there is so much going on” this summer with LCKC athletes and club activities that he has hardly thought about the 15th anniversary. As of late June, no local entity had announced an anniversary celebration.

Through the efforts of the LCKC and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club, the Olympic venue at Clarks Bridge Park continues to attract large regattas and athletes See Shore Lines, page 63

Olympic Venue Time Line • Sept. 18, 1990: Centennial Olympic Games awarded to Atlanta • 1990-Fall 1993: Atlanta Committee for Olympic Games considers lake at Stone Mountain and unbuilt reservoir in Rockdale County for flatwater rowing/canoe kayak site • Oct. 14-15, 1993: International Rowing Federation and International Olympic Officials tour Lake Lanier as guests of Gainesville Hall ’96 • Dec. 22, 1993: “It’s Lanier!” ACOG announces the Lake Lanier site for Olympic flatwater boating • July 1994: Georgia Games Rowing held at Lake Lanier at Longwood Park, once considered as site for the Olympic venue • August 1994: Teams from Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Ireland arrive at Lake Lanier to train • Jan. 4, 1995: Tree removal and grading begins at venue • June 22-25, 1995: USRowing National Championship test event at unfinished venue • Sept. 22-24, 1995: Lake Lanier Sprint Challenge canoe/kayak test event • May 1, 1996: Olympic ticket sales begin • July 15, 1996: Olympic Torch Run through Gainesville • July 19, 1996: Centennial Olympic Opening Ceremony, Atlanta • July 21-28, 1996: Olympic Rowing Competition • July 30-Aug. 4, 1996: Olympic Sprint Canoe/Kayak Competition • Spring, 1999: Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club qualifies its first five athletes for US National Team • February, 2002: Construction begins on permanent grandstands, finish tower improvements • Sept 10-14, 2003: Lanier Canoe 2003, International Canoe Federation Flatwater Racing World Championships • 1996-2011: LCKC Youth Racing League Youth Program • 1996-2011: Adult/family rowing/paddling recreational programs • 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, Aug. 2011: USACK Sprint National Championships • 1997-2011: Winter and spring break collegiate crew training • 1997: NCAA Women's Rowing Championship • 1997-2001, 2005-2008: Georgia Games • 1998-2004: Head of Chattahoochee Rowing Regatta • 1999: US Rowing National Masters Championships, Kayak Polo National Championships, USACK Junior National Team Trials • 2002-2004, 2008-2011: John Hunter Regatta • 2003: ICF Flatwater Racing World Championships • 2004, 2006, 2009: USACK Marathon National Team Trials • 2004-2011: Lula Bridge Race • 2011: Southeast Junior Regional Championship Regatta, American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championships, USACK National Championships (in August) • 2013: NCAA Women’s Rowing Championship Community Events • 1997-2011: Polar Bear Plunge, Taste of Gainesville, Atlanta/Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Boys and Girls Club’s Rubber Duck Derby - compiled by Jane Harrison

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15TH ANNIVERSARY OF ’96 GAMES ON LAKE LANIER Wanted: Leadership, vision for Lanier venue

By Jane Harrison White elephant. Jewel of the lake. Economic engine. Anglers’ speed block. The Lake Lanier Olympic Venue has been called many names since July 1996, when rowers and paddlers in the Atlanta Olympics first graced her docks. It’s a site relished by regatta competitors and flatwater enthusiasts, spurned by fishermen, underutilized and misunderstood by much of Gainesville and Hall County.

The year of the venue’s 15th anniversary saw more than 4,500 rowers take up oars in three regattas, hundreds of youngsters get into kayaks, and a crop of local athletes vying for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. It also marked another year of sagging docks, leaking boathouse ceilings, stopped up toilets, and sputtering launch boats.

The aging Olympian needs more than a face lift. Depending on who you talk to, it needs at least $100,000 of life support to remain functional and a transfusion of millions to thrive. Some say most of all it needs champions talented enough to enlist public and private investment in quality of life and creative enough to spark a local paradigm shift.

“We very much need improvements and are working really hard to pursue public and private avenues to come up with funds. It’s just a hard time right now,” said Doug Smith, Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club President. The paddling organization and Lake Lanier Rowing Club, both of which grew out of the ’96 Olympics, continue to carry the torch for the venue.

A joint committee from both

clubs has submitted a venue improvement plan to city and county governments requesting public money for docks, bathrooms, fencing, training facilities, starting platforms and other upgrades, Smith said. He estimated “high priority” items would cost $50,000 to $100,000 and combined with other enhancements could run about $500,000.

Gainesville Parks & Recreation Director Melvin Cooper reported the clubs had requested $1.2 million. Ed Hallman, LLRC President and principal author of the improvement plan was not available for comment about its cost.

Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce President Kit Dunlap estimated it would probably take $3.5 million to get the venue “up to speed.” Acquiring that kind of investment from public, private and potential grant funding would take “champions who would take it on,” she said.

Such an investment might build athletes’ dorms and dining facilities, completely replace the 15-year-old docks, update regatta equipment, and potentially purchase adjacent property for a hotel and tourist amenities, all of which are on the dream list of those with a grand vision for the site.

The funds solicited by the clubs are a mere trickle compared to the flood of money flowing into waterfront venues in Chattanooga, Oklahoma City and Sarasota. Oklahoma City invested tens of millions of private and public dollars to turn a drainage ditch into a river sport venue with state of the art training technology and a vibrant boathouse com-

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Competitors race across the finish line at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue during the 1996 Games.

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reach for their dreams. Improvements to the red, white and blue finish tower that reigns over the Olympic course and construction of a 2,000-spectator stone and concrete amphitheater brought the world back to Lake Lanier in See Venue, page 69 2003 for the International Canoe

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Faded logos of the Atlanta Games remain on the launch boats still being used at the venue.

Federation Flatwater championships.

Fledgling LCKC paddlers who held boats for Olympic athletes in 1996 are now vying for spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

Young rowers who were toddlers when the Olympics came to Lanier learned to row with LLRC and have earned college scholarships. Thousands of area residents have taken up oars or paddles in programs like “Learn to Row” and the Junior Olympic canoe/kayak program, which has its largest youth attendance ever this summer.

Two 2,000-athlete rowing regattas in May garnered “rave reviews” for the aging venue, said LLRC Interim Executive Director John Martiniere. He and LCKC officials ponder the future of the venue whose energy continues to flow on the waters of the course

and in the veins of those who row and paddle, but whose splintered docks and launch boats with faded “Atlanta 1996” logos appear relics from a submerging past. Both clubs are seeking public and private means to help the venue keep up with the Olympic spirit that endures.

The fact that the venue continues to focus on the Olympic sports that competed there and that athletes are training for 2012 Olympic berths as a direct consequence of the ’96 Games here is “pretty special,” said Georgia Olympic Organizer Payne.

“The community has done a great job and acquired a great reputation over the last 15 years.

I’d hate to see it dry up,” Payne said. “It is something the community should be proud of and do whatever it can to continue to be world class.”

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern - Lunch, dinner and breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around.

Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662.

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

Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar.

Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Castaways - Holiday Marina. Offering raw and steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, baskets and entrees, such as seared tuna sashimi, Gulf Coast oysters and Cajun blackened Mahi Mahi. Also featuring seasonal seafood: crawfish, stone crabs and soft-shell crabs. Full bar service. Open Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m-midnight. C-3 770 945-7201 (marina number).

Dockside Grill - Offering full lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor setting. New this year: covered deck and furniture. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi and expanded seafood and salad offerings. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-363-2318.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille - Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Expanded patio and new TVs. Open for lunch and dinner everyday during spring & summer, weekends fall & winter. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-9673775.

Pelican Pete’s - Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Opening mid-April. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Sun-Thu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. B2, 770 887-5715 ext. 5.

Pier 29 - Located on Lake Lanier at lake marker 29 opposite Browns Bridge. Newly renovated family friendly restaurant with a separate bar and dining patio with live music. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Offering fish, shrimp, steak, burgers, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes. Every Monday, buy 10 wings get 10 free. Dockside delivery available at restaurant’s courtesy dock as well as delivery to Port Royal Marina. www.pier29onlanier.com, 770-781-2242. (Former Lantern Inn location.)

Sandwich Market - Offers sandwiches, pita wraps, gyros & lahvosh. Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770-889-2185.

Skogies - Specializing in seafood and American fare. Open 7 days a week. Gainesville Marina, C-1, 678-450-1310.

Sunset Cove Beach Club - An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner. Views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or boat.

Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. On the waterpark side, Gianni’s Italian Bistro serves pizza, subs and pasta.

By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC

and 5SC. www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford.

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

American Austin’s Steak and Seafood - Specialties include seafood, premium aged steaks and chops, baby-back ribs, chicken and pasta.

Open daily, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Cumming. A-3, 770-844-0902.

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

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

CooCoos Nest - Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering wings, salads complimented by fresh meats hand cut daily from Fergusons Meat Market. Also featuring steaks, chops and seafood. House favorites include beer battered fries, hooch beans (a battered and fried green bean), Cuban sandwich and the Quesadilla Burger. Live entertainment weekly.

Located at GA 400, Exit 16, Pilgrim Mill Rd. at Freedom Pkwy. Cumming. A-3, 678-4568932; www.coocoonest.com.

Foster House - Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 11-2:30, Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-8879905.

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

Rick Tanner's Grill & Bar - A neighborhood favorite, the restaurant offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere. Rick Tanner's menu offers an array of selections including rotisserie chicken, chicken fingers, smoked pork, falloff-the-bone ribs, homemade veggies and more. Flat screen TVs, outdoor patio, hand crafted beers. Corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-866-TOGO (8646), Buford.

B-3.

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

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s - Offering American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller, and Seafood Pastilla Rolls.

Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. 15 East Main St., Buford, B-3. 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra - European fusion cuisine served

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

Blue Bicycle – a bistro touting “great food in a place not to feel rushed.” Open for lunch Thurs./Fri.; open for dinner Tues.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located at 671 Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the Outlet Mall on 400. Dawsonville. 706-265-2153.

Corkscrew Café - Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner.

Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat.; noon-9 p.m., Sun. Reservations suggested. Located on 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

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.

Half-price bottles of wine on Monday nights, half-price appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays. Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 5 until 9:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-614-0019, Buford. B-3.

Firesalt Tavern - Fine-dining restaurant in a casual atmosphere and a café-to-go. Café features gourmet coffee, to-go items and full breakfast and lunch. Restaurant features fine steaks, shrimp and grits, fresh seafood including scallops and salmon. Open Mon-Sun. Café to go is open for breakfast and lunch; tavern is open for lunch and dinner. Corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-932-6284, Buford.

B-3.

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

Oar House in Dahlonega - Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts. Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. Reservations suggested. 706-8649983.

Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining,

dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s on the Square - Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville square.

C-2. 770-536-1111.

Toasted n Tapped - Microbrewery with restaurant featuring dishes from Shrimp and Grits to Beer Braised Pot Roast. Brewery features brands with names like Endangered Sea Bear to Rip Van Dunkel to Captain Eddy’s.

Downtown Flowery Branch in the old Major McGill’s restaurant. Casual. B-3. 770 9678803.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. D1, 770-536-2100 Old McDonald’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Buford. B-3, 770-945-3431.

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

C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian BiBa's Italian Restaurant - Featuring pasta, pizzas, salads, chicken, veal and seafood specialties. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Gainesville, C-2. 678-450-1661.

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

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

Oriental Little Tokyo - Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues. - Fri. 10:30 am - 10:30 pm; Sat-Sun 12 pm-10 pm; Closed Mon. Buford. B-4, 770-945-3350.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for tenants, 8 a.m. to sunset for visitors Phone: 770-967-6811 Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Road, 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 6/25/11) $4.59 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24 hours a day, 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.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Service, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.Fri. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available.

Types of fuel: Valvtect 93 non-ethanol Marine Gas and Valvtec diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11)) $4.69 premium; $4.29 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Additional amenities: Repair services. Free pump/portipotti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock, easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. The Houseboat Store has taken over the service dept & boat sales for Chris Craft, Formula, Startdust and Fantasy.

BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24-hour access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.69; $4.09 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.) On-site eatery: Sandwich Market - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, pita wrap.

Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-2185

Security: 24-hour security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Phone: 770-536-2171 Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered. up to 25 feet, wet covered & uncovered to 80 feet.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.69 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week; Pay-at-the-Pump, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week) On-site eatery: Skogies (Seasonal Wed. thru Sun.) Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Outboards.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd, Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27 foot Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.39 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 9 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 (Formerly Starboard Cove Marina) Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m5:30 p.m., 7 days Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Web Site: www.HideawayBayMarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri./Sat./Sun. Types of Fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.19 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 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 sup-

plies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11): $4.89 premium; $4.79 unleaded; $4.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Castaways Seafood Bar & Grill Menu: Seafood, burgers, sandwiches & salads Phone: 678-765-8300 Security: 24 hour Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours.

Phone: 770-945-2884 Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr, Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24 hour gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.59 mid-grade, $4.69 premium, with 10 cents off a gallon, both mid-grade and premium, for Boat US members.

Security: 24 hours Additional amenities: 24/hr Towing Service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20-foot to 80-foot; covered, 24-foot to 50-foot totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (464) for up to 39 feet & 115 covered bay sheds to store boats on trailers Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat./Sun. Types of fuel: Non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.59 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24 hour 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: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Phone: 770-536-8599 Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncov-20-70 ft.; covered-2450 ft.; to include an exclusive 44 ft Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Ship Store Store/Dock hours: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/25/11) $4.79 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24 hours a day.

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munity. The community birthed the Oklahoma River from a dry bed using $56 million from a voter-approved one-cent sales tax and funding from Chesapeake Energy and other corporate donors. Plus it got taxpayer approval of an additional $60 million for a whitewater kayaking center last December, during a recession.

“Oklahoma City is setting the pace for river sports because of unprecedented public/private cooperation,” said Joe Jacobi, executive officer of USA Canoe/Kayak.

“Local corporations like Chesapeake and Devon understand the quality of life and economic benefits world-class river sports facilities generate,” he wrote in an article printed last September in The Oklahoman.

“It’s truly about quality of life,” said Connie Hagler, former LCKC executive director who for 10 years served as a champion for the Lanier venue. “It’s about valuing where you live, being proud of where you live and investing in it,” she said. Such investments have brought huge returns in Oklahoma City, she said. A similar phenomenon here would require a “paradigm shift” in which top levels of the community would recognize the Olympic venue “as a focus to assure quality of life,” she said.

“We’ve got the best venue in North America,” Hagler said, referring to the

2,000 meter Olympic course favored by athletes worldwide for its straight channel protected from crosswinds by forested banks. “To live up to its potential, it needs to be valued, funded differently and seen as part of our quality of life,” she said.

LLRC Interim Executive Director John Martiniere noted that plenty of visitors recognize how special the venue is. National and regional regatta organizers and seasonal training programs brought in more than 6,000 athletes and uncounted support staff and spectators during the first half of 2011. Spring regattas got “rave reviews” from visitors who want to come back, Martiniere said.

Nils Thompson, director of the John Hunter Regatta that brought about 1,500 high school and college athletes to LLOV in March plans to return his crowd for its seventh spring race next year. “The venue is holding up great. The course is fine. We ran an 8-lane regatta and it was perfect,” Thompson said. “But there’s a problem with the docks” which sink under rowers hauling heavy boats and are splintering and rotting, he said.

So far, the slippery docks have not caused the venue to sink from regatta organizers’ favor. But, they could cause a slowdown of the venue’s popularity among See Venue, page 73

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Jackson County North Carolina is a nearby wonder Driving into Dillsboro and Sylva, N.C. is like going back into a forgotten era when good moonshine was the king of drinks, quilting was a favorite pastime, and simply enjoying life in these beautiful mountains brought happiness. Today, the streets are paved, electronic devices are seen everywhere, and hiking or fly fishing for trout are drawing more people to this community. Yes, the oldtimers can still tell you all the stories of the moonshine running days and even point out the old powerhouse that appeared in Robert Mitchem’s famous movie “Thunder Road” from the 1950s about illegal whiskey, but Jackson County N.C. has so much more to offer!

Right at the turnoff on Highway 441 into Dillsboro one can’t help but notice the stately old Jarrett House, which was built in 1884 and is on the National Historic Register. For more than 125 years, this establishment has been renowned for fine food and great lodging. The most modern lodging in Dillsboro, however, is the Best Western River Escape Inn overlooking the pristine Tuckasegee River. This beautiful facility has spacious rooms, great service, free hot breakfast, and all the modern conveniences. For information or reservations, call 828 586-6060.

Less than a mile from Dillsboro is the larger town of Sylva which is the county seat of Jackson County. The old courthouse sits high on a hill overlooking Main Street with all of its unique shops and local businesses, and is the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina.

Residents here are proud of

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MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com their community that was named for President Andrew Jackson in 1851 and are more than happy to welcome visitors. This area is part of the Great Smoky Mountains and is at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Jackson County has some of the most spectacular mountain and river vistas in America with elevations ranging from 2,000 to more than 6,000 feet, is blessed with a pleasant climate throughout the year, and has many gorgeous, natural waterfalls.

Hiking has become extremely popular in and around Jackson County in the past few years ... especially along the Blue Ridge Parkway. At milepost 431, a 1.5 mile loop takes hikers to the 6,410 foot summit of Mt. Richard Balsam, which is one of the tallest mountains east of the Mississippi River. At milepost 427, visitors can make an easy hike to a mile-high meadow at Wet Camp Gap or travel to milepost 450 for a much harder roundtrip climb of 2.4 miles to experience picturesque views of the Great Smoky Mountains from 6,292 foot high Waterrock Knob.

Other than the great numbers

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A colorful brown trout.

Clint Holcomb fishing.

of students that come and go from Western Carolina University, the largest draw to Jackson County since 2009 has been the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.

This is the first designated fly fishing trail in the United States and incorporates many of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains.

More than 15 prime locations vary from larger rivers to very small natural streams teeming with brook, brown, and rainbow trout of all sizes. The trail website: www.FlyFishingTrail.com, provides a downloadable map with descriptions and GPS coordinates for all the spots, plus a gallery for users to upload photos of their catches. It also includes a weekly fishing report.

The best place to receive upto-date info, the hottest flies and tackle, and great fishing guide service is Hookers Fly Shop in downtown Sylva. From personal experience, I can assure you that these guys are the best! You can contact them at: 828 587-4665 or by email at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com.

While visiting Hookers Fly Shop, step across the street for a great meal and interesting conversation at the Saphire Mountain Brewing Co., which is more like a local tavern with great food and any kind of beverage that you might desire. Contact them at phone: 828 587-0220.

Because of its location right in the middle of the community, easy accessibility, larger size, and moderate flow, the beautiful Tuckasegee River is the most popular tributary in Jackson County. It flows more than 40

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miles from southeast to northwest across the county and has been referred to by the Charlotte Observer as: “Western North Carolina’s best trout stream for fly anglers!”

For those not interested in pursuit of trout, Jackson County offers the serenity of small, high mountain lakes like Bear Lake, Wolf Creek Lake, and Lake Glenville. These impoundments are fun for small boat activities and produce largemouth bass, small mouth bass, walleye, and many smaller panfish.

With the extension of 985 all the way through Clayton, Ga. via Highway 441, Jackson County, N.C. is barely more than two hours by car from the Atlanta area. With only 40,000 residents,

this magnificent mountain paradise is not only a place of solitude for the fly angler and hiker, but a unique picture of the past mingled with many experiences of the present for all visitors. It is a nearby plateau of beauty that can be enjoyed repeatedly, and for me ... I can’t wait to go back!

For more information on things to do and see around Jackson County, contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at: 828-586-2155 or 1 800-9621911 or visit: www.mountainlovers.com.

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

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Jason Cole casts in the stream (above).

Tuckasegee brook trout (left).

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Corps six campgrounds offer summertime fun Summer is here, school is out, and campgrounds are busy. The US Army Corps of Engineers operates six entry-controlled camping areas at the lake.

Facilities range from fully developed sites with water and electric hookups to primitive tent sites. An extensive amount of work over the past year has been done in the campgrounds to better accommodate visitors.

Here’s an overview of each of the Corps’ six campgrounds: • Bald Ridge Campground has 78 sites. Amenities include: running water, electricity, three washhouses, swim beach, boat ramp and a newly installed playground.

• Sawnee Campground has 56 sites. Amenities include: running water, electricity (sites 122), two washhouses, swim beach, boat ramp and a newly installed playground.

• Van Pugh South has 55 sites. Amenities include: running water (sites 2-37), electricity (sites 2-37), two washhouses, boat ramp and a newly installed playground.

• Old Federal Campground has 83 sites. Amenities include: running water (sites 25-83), electricity (sites 25-83), three washhouses, boat ramp, swim beach and newly installed playground.

• Duckett Mill Campground has 111 sites. Amenities include: running water (sites 1-30, 42-53, 57-111), electricity (sites 1-30, 42-53, 57-111), three washhouses, boat ramp, swim beach and playground.

• Bolding Mill Campground has 97 sites. Amenities include:

running water (sites 1-28, Nicholas 38-97), elecBaggett tricity (sites 128, 38-97), US Army two washCorps of houses, swim Engineers beach and playground area.

Camping fees range from $18 per night for primitive sites to $32 per night for sites with water and electric hookups.

Bolding Mill Campground and Van Pugh South Campground have really started to compete against the other campgrounds in the visitation department. This is partly due to campsite improvements such as adding water, electricity (30 and 50 amp), paving, concrete boarders around sites and adding additional ADA Accessible sites.

We have received nothing but positive feedback for the improvements to the sites and facilities within these parks.

Bolding Mill Campground is located at 4055 Chestatee Rd. in Gainesville and Van Pugh Campground is located at 6749 Gaines Ferry Rd. in Flowery Branch.

Reservations can be made 180 days in advance, and the most popular spots are the first to go. Reservations may be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or going online to recreation.gov. No additional fees are charged to make a reservation. However, there is a $10 cancellation charge.

Each site is limited to a maximum of eight people and three vehicles. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park and pets must be kept on a leash.

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Find the deep end of the pool Adequate depth of the water under your boat is without a doubt the most important element of your underway boating experience. Always a concern, the vertical distance between the keel and the bottom determines your safe path and without fail can be one of the most dangerous aspects of operations.

Remarkable new sonar technologies give us a 3D view of what lies beneath and buoys and markers give attention to these areas visible from the water’s surface but it is still the common occurrence of grounding that causes many safe boating challenges, substantial damage, injuries, or worse.

One of the biggest effects on the depth of water is tides, the natural event each and every day mainly occurring in coastal areas and is very predictable. Mariners that operate in these waters have resources that precisely give them the much needed information to safely navigate through these areas and avoid grounding. The mission as a ship and boat navigator is to always find the best water, sometimes referred to as “the deep end of the pool.” The task involves more than one depth finding system and navigational methods to determine without any doubt that you are operating in

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safe water.

The lake is of course not such a body of water with daily tides but it does range in depth at various seasons of the year and when the gates of Buford Dam are opened. Reflect on times when the lake levels were low and how it looked on the surface compared to full pool. Please also keep in mind when you are underway how much weight is added to your vessel with passengers and fuel. Factor your speed and trim for even more variables and the draft number you are relying on can be off by feet. These are only some of the elements that determine your navigable draft.

Proper usage of the fathometer, including depth adjustment, and observing charted datum will also help guide you as well. The goal should be to correlate this very important information and use additional ways of determining how shallow you can go plus always knowing your vessel’s position.

The best resolve to this always present danger of shallow water and grounding is reducing your speed. No matter what boat size, type, or location where you are underway, slowing vastly improves the way you handle the overall operation of your boat, increases the maneuvering capability, and can greatly enhance your safe boating experience. A legal requirement under the Rules of the Road for ships and boats in periods of low visibility or uncertainty is to slow down to bare steerageway or take all way off as necessary to avoid the danger and further assess the situation. This one action of speed reduction is a very important part of safe boating and will serve you well.

The next time you are running fast, even in areas where you have local knowledge, please consider this technique. Slowing, even a little, will give you the advantage of more reaction time and ultimately improve safety when operating around shallow water, underwater obstructions, and even other boat traffic … with the added benefit of fuel economy!

Steve Johnson, USCG (ret.) works with Your Boat Concierge.

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Continued from page 69 her spiffy new peers. It is up to the city, county, and “all of us,” Martiniere said, to keep the momentum going and to build upon the inherent advantage LLOV has over other competitive venues by updating infrastructure, equipment and hospitality amenities.

Two local officials have lent their voices to the venue, but have yet to muster much more. In her January 2010 inauguration speech, Gainesville Mayor Ruth Bruner, said one of her goals was “for the council to spearhead a community-wide effort to stabilize and improve” the venue, which she called a “jewel and asset that we must develop.” The city has not taken any fiscal action to support it.

City Councilman Robert “Bob” Hamrick’s proposal last month that the city take over maintenance responsibilities and invest community development

funds to improve the venue were referred to a city-county committee and not immediately acted upon. No LCKC or LLRC members were present at the meeting.

Hamrick described the site as an underutilized revenue- producing tourist destination.

Hoteliers, like Jai Singh, manager of Guesthouse International Inn in Gainesville, praise LLOV for packing hotel rooms and boosting the local tourism economy during spring regattas. “This is something to be proud of … the whole city should applaud,” Singh said.

But there are dissonant voices in the community. A blogger responding to a newspaper report about Hamrick’s statements labeled the venue a “white elephant” of interest only to the clubs who use it. Anglers complain about public boat ramp closures for large rowing and

canoe/kayak events and the near mile of no wake zone near the course and boathouse. Disgruntled commuters along two-lane Clarks Bridge Road and neighbors whose backyards abut the grandstand plaza add their tenors to the mix of locals who might decry growth at the venue where embers still burn from the ’96 Olympics.

Billy Payne, chief organizer of the Atlanta Olympics, seemed surprised to learn recently that the original Olympic docks and launch boats are still in use. “The venue has reflected admirably on the entire community,” he said. A combination of government and business support is “appropriate and necessary” for LLOV to stay competitive, he said. The Olympic champions that once stood on her docks are long gone.

It will be up to new ones to keep her afloat.

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other recreational activities from the start time of 9 a.m. until end of the day at 4 p.m. Most days the weather cooperated with gentle breezes and no rain.

“We went through lots of sunscreen, lathering up after every break,” Reddaway said. “There was lots of swimming going on as well, along with making new friends and learning to work together.”

The younger kids buddied up, working in pairs, with one handling the sails and the other steering.

“It was really easy when we had two people,” Catie said. “We kept switching off – one person on the tiller and the other on the main sheet.” (For landlubbers: the tiller is the steering mechanism and the main sheet is the line that controls the sail.”

By the middle of the week, the kids were handling the boats out on the water.

“Our goal was to have them all sail to 5BC/Turtle Island on their own,” Reddaway said. “Everyone was so proud of all the students.

One day, they all made it up and back just in time for lunch.”

UYC’s Rick Smith was another driving force behind the five-day camp. He and Hopkins worked together, reaching out to a program in Vero Beach, Fla., for guidance. University had not offered youth sailing for the past 20 years.

Hopkins and Reddaway said that the club has plans to host events every month to use the Optis that now belong to UYC,

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Campers enjoying lunch at UYC sailing camp.

giving the campers and others a chance to build on their sailing skills.

“This program was a new adventure for these youngsters,” Hopkins said. “It was just like learning a new language for them.”

At the end of the camp, several of the youngsters received awards. Ryan Vonhoven was named most improved; Madison Bowers earned the best effort award; and Molly McIlhinney received the sportsmanship award.

“You know, every kid that participated was a winner,” Reddaway said. “They learned about sailing, teamwork and how to make decisions. And many of them learned that this is just the first step in a life-long adventure that just keeps getting better and better.”

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Rainbow Ranch Trout Farm: Like catching fish in a bucket

By Pamela A. Keene You’d be hard-pressed to argue with the experts who say that Robert Hice is the best fishing guide in the nation. After all, everyone who puts a hook in the water at Rainbow Ranch Trout Farm in Cumming on Ga. 20 comes home with supper. For $5.49 a pound, visitors take home their catch in ice-filled bags. For a little extra per pound, the staff will clean the fish.

The only rule – no throwbacks. If you catch it, you keep it.

“Probably people fish about a thousand pounds a week from our ponds,” Hice said on a recent Sunday. People come from across the country to fish at Rainbow Ranch’s well-stocked ponds. Fed by water from the cool Chattahoochee on 15 acres, the ponds are literally teeming with fish.

From school groups to kids and grandparents looking to make memories, hundreds of people each week flock to the farm to catch the freshest rainbow trout on the planet.

Rainbow Ranch was created

by Hice’s father Bob, after he purchased 15 acres in 1971.

“This was going to be plan B for Dad’s business, if plan A didn’t work out,” the younger Hice

said. “It was supposed to be a stop-gap, but we never got to plan A.” Robert was 19 when his father and mother purchased the property. “I was the backhoe that dug the ponds,” he said. “We started out with one and added four more in the first few years.”

When Hice’s father died, his mother Ruth Jackson Hice ran the ranch. Hice was working on his own in several businesses, including a landscape company and a printing firm, until his mother had a stroke 16 years ago. Not only did Robert drop what he was doing to take care of his mother and the ranch, sister Rita left the University of Miami in Florida, where she held a doctorate in biology to come home as well.

Their mother passed away several years ago.

Today, visitors fish out of three or four of the ponds. A fifth one – off in the back of the property and accented with water lilies – is special. Rita has hybridized several varieties of water lilies in the back pond. “It’s where I keep my pets – gar, bass, yellow perch, blue gill and shell-crackers,” he said. “They’re really big fish.”

Both Robert and Rita run the ranch, sharing the six-day-a-week

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Four-year-old Craig Norton kisses a rainbow trout that his dad Chris Norton caught at a recent trip to Rainbow Ranch Trout Farm.

summertime schedule. The ranch is open Tuesdays through Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends in the spring and fall.

Church groups, school and kindergarten classes come out to have their first taste of real fishing. There have been as many as 500 people, including teachers, parents and students, in a single group.

Hice is a self-proclaimed wildlife enthusiast. He’s got bird feeders surrounding his home with cameras sporting super-telephoto lenses inside aimed at trees

and feeders for stills and videos.

He has won several awards for his work, including a first place in the Georgia Nature Photography Association contest in 2010 and another first place in the Roswell Photography Society Spring Show this year. His photos of owls frozen in flight, hummingbirds with spread wings and other wildlife is breathtaking. For fun, he travels to wildlife preserves to shoot photographs.

Rita is also an accomplished photographer, specializing in flowers and insects.

Hice is a big supporter of

wildlife organizations, but he doesn’t like to take the credit. His long-haired daschund Ginger is a member of a number of wildlife societies in his stead.

For wanna-be anglers and regulars, Rainbow Ranch is heaven.

Each year about 50,000 people come to the ranch, many of whom are fishing for the first time.

“Where else can you go and be guaranteed to catch a fish by just putting a hook in the water,” Hice says. “And we provide everything, the bait, the tackle and the people to help you. People just love to come here and fish.”

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Robert Hice, owner of Rainbow Ranch (above).

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Gear ready to use at Rainbow Ranch Trout Farm.

Robbie Baumgarner reels in another rainbow trout during an afternoon of fishing (left).

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

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

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

CAMPGROUNDS 13 VAN PUGH SOUTH 17 OLD FEDERAL 45 DUCKETT MILL 50 BOLDING MILL 53 TOTO CREEK 77 BALD RIDGE 81 SAWNEE

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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 770-945-9531.

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 http://lanier.sam. usace.army.mil/.

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

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Lanier’s $19.9 million mansion tops home sale values in Atlanta

By Pamela A. Keene Wow. It’s listed at $19.9 million, putting it in a tie with the most expensive home currently for sale in Atlanta. The six-bedroom home built on 80 acres on the former Atlanta Athletic Club’s Lake Lanier site is already making waves. It was put on the market by Atlanta Fine Homes $19.9 million mansion on Lake Lanier.

Sotheby’s International in late story Georgian red-brick home June. apartment, five fireplaces, nine comes with a guest house and The 17,700-square-foot twofull baths and three half-baths and is suitable for entertaining.

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By Pamela A. Keene According to the Georgia Multiple Listing Service, Hall County has shown two years of better-than-average growth in home sales.

“There have been national stories over the past several months that have included our community,” said Brad Abernathy with Abernathy Cochran Group Real Estate, part of The Norton Agency. “The 2011 market is showing strength for Hall County. So far, as of the end of May, we continue to sell more homes (year over year) that those around us.”

Hall County home sales from 2009 to 2010 increased by nearly 29 percent, while sales in the state of Georgia increased a mere 3.8 percent. From 2010 to 2011, sales rose more than 12 percent, with the state of Georgia recording a drop of 3.4 percent.

“The truth about the condition of our local real estate market is in the data,” he said.

“While the average home sale

price in Hall County is still falling, the decrease in slowing considerably.”

Abernathy’s research showed a decrease in home sale prices of 10.5 percent from 2009 to 2010 and a smaller decrease from 2010 to 2011 of just over 5 percent.

“One of the major reasons we’re seeing lower average home sale prices in Hall County can be attributed to the actions of a handful of troubled banks,” he said. “Some banks have taken back small homes, many of which were owned by investors and used as rental properties. These banks are selling these properties for very little to get rid of them.”

Abernathy predicts that the market will continue to improve.

“The best real estate markets in the Atlanta metropolitan area – and quite possibly the entire state of Georgia – are Hall, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Cobb,” he said. “Of these four counties, Hall is leading them all.”

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Canoes and cars: A dangerous combination There are any number of ways to get a traffic citation: run a red light, speed, pass on a double yellow line. But there is only one way to get a ticket for something really stupid. You have to have a fake canoe in your car. I didn’t start out to get a ticket. Instead, my wife went to an estate sale.

Even though she signed a blood oath promising not to buy anything, on her return, she advised that she had “revoked” the blood oath. “You can’t revoke a blood oath,” I informed her. “That’s why it’s called a blood oath.” But I was wasting my breath.

“Well, I just did,” she waved me off. I was on the verge of Googling Blood Oaths to see what the penalty is for revoking one when she threw open the back of my SUV, and pointed, “Look at what I got.”

It looked like a canoe, but I was hesitant to say any thing.

“Isn’t that neat?” she gushed. “I got it for next to nothing. Of course, it’s not a real canoe, but it looks like one. It’s a book shelf shaped like a canoe,” she explained.

“Oh!” I thought to myself, thinking of all the wonderful times we would have with our

going in such a hurry with your head out the window and that Phillip canoe in your car?”

Sartain “I’m on the way to work, sir.”

“Oh, really,“ he challenged Break me. “You got a receipt for that from the canoe?” I started to tell him about Lake my wife’s purchase, but I decided to shorten up the process. “It’s not a canoe, it’s a bookshelf.” In response, he took his sunglasses off fake canoe bookshelf, and how and leaned in a little. “I know a jealous my friends will be when they find out we have one. Then I canoe when I see one, son.”

“No, really,” I stammered, “it’s asked an insulting question of the a fake canoe made to look like a unrepentant oath breaker – real canoe so you can put knick“Where are we going to put it?” knacks and whatnots on it.”

“Well,” she started casually, The officer drew a deep breath “we’ll just have to leave it in your and held it for moment, glaring at car for a while until I work that me. Then he let it out real slow out.” I glanced at my car long sigh and whispered, “Son, do I enough to realize that the fake canoe filled up the entire inside of look stupid to you?” For the record, I’d like to note that it’s the vehicle, with the wide bow NEVER a good idea to pause nestled up against my rear view when a police officer asks that mirror.

Reading my mind, she chirped question.

I was still shuffling through all at me, “It won’t be so bad, you the various answers I could theocan stick your head out the winretically offer to appease the offidow to drive if you need to.” cer when I heard him he speak The next morning, I left for into his walkie-talkie saying work in a hurry. I was almost there when I saw the blue lights. I something about Grand Theft Canoe and the need for backup. tried to relax as the officer apSix squad cars, a fire truck, proached and asked my name. and a newspaper reporter later, I “Mr. Sartain, where are you

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