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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. 26 Issue 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Water battle continues U.S. Supreme Court action during conference early this year prolonged the drawn-out legal battle between Florida and Georgia over water from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System. Page 12

Garden grand opening Those who have already sneaked a peek at the whimsical fairy houses, castle and tooting miniature trains at the new Ada Mae Pass Ivester’s Children’s Garden found a bright spot during the dreary winter.

The addition to the Gainesville Garden has been open since fall but will burst into bloom this month with a grand opening. Page 34

Carrabelle, Florida Even if you were only looking for awesome sunrises and sunsets, the area around the old fishing village of Carrabelle would keep you mesmerized. Though this section of the Panhandle of Florida is still quite laid-back, the possibilities are unlimited. Page 18 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Visitors would need swimwear if they want to take a stroll along Carlyle Cox Lake Walk at Longwood Park in Gainesville.

As of late February high water levels inundated Lake Lanier and it is now nearing its all time record of 1077.2.

Story, page 8.

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High chlorophyll a levels recorded last summer possibly weather-related

is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Steve Johnson, Vinnie Mendes, Sara Bagwell.

Michael & Sali Duling Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.

By Jane Harrison The 20-year spike in algae levels recently reported on Lake Lanier occurred last summer and was likely weather-related, according to a Georgia Environmental Protection Division official. Measurements of chlorophyll a, the main indicator used to detect algae, rose “off the charts” last summer in reservoirs and streams statewide, said Elizabeth Booth, EPD manager of watershed planning and monitoring.

She theorized the increase was sparked by near record rainfall in 2018 that loaded Georgia waterways with runoff stoked with nutrients, such as those in fertilizers.

Nutrients then simmered in spring and summer sunshine and cooked up algae blooms throughout the state.

Lanier was not the sole reservoir sporting green. Data collected on all 28 lakes and 11 estuaries monitored by EPD showed elevated chlorophyll a levels, Booth said.

She stressed that the widely reported levels occurred in summer 2019 and that annual test data was compiled early this year. The state agency, along with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and other entities, sample water April-Octo-

ber. Media outlets pounced on the high chlorophyll a count on Lanier after CRK disseminated an early February press release about last year’s data.

One newspaper erroneously reported a “spike in bacteria,” mistakenly labeling the algaeproducing material. Chlorophyll a is a pigment in green plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis to produce food. Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus fuel the process. When nutrient loadings are high, algae can proliferate, thus increasing the amount of measurable chlorophyll a in the water.

Julia Regeski, CRK communications manager, said the press release contained the environmental group’s latest information about chlorophyll a levels. She explained that it takes about a month for independent laboratories to analyze algae data.

The one-month turn around after the final test in October postponed actual result posting until November or December.

Then, the results got checked for quality assurance and the annual data from each testing station was compared to state standards.

“This data is collected over long periods of time and indicate

problems that will also require long periods of time to correct,” Regeski said.

Too much algae in the water can negatively affect water quality, impact taste and smell of drinking water and raise the cost of treating to drinking water standards, according to CRK. Booth said that most of the time, water treatment plants can alleviate odor or taste problems before water reaches household faucets.

Although excess algae can decrease oxygen needed by fish and aquatic life, anglers might make some big hauls near algae. Booth said fish love to eat it. But she cautioned against swimmers and pets getting into algae-infested water. “Blue-green algae blooms are toxic … it can make people and pets sick.”

Booth believes run-off from non-point sources after heavy rains, not from permitted facilities such as wastewater treatment plants, loaded reservoirs and tributaries with nitrogen and phosphorus in 2018.

According to EPD, non-point “sources of nutrients in urban areas include wastes that are attributable to fertilizers, domestic animals, leaks and overflows from sanitary sewer systems, il-

licit discharges of sanitary waste, leaking septic systems, runoff from improper disposal of waste materials, and leachate from both operational and closed landfills.”

In agricultural areas, nutrients may flow in from “animals grazing in pastures, manure application, manure lagoons, and direct access of livestock to streams.

Wildlife, especially waterfowl, can also be a significant source of nutrients.”

As the weather warmed in 2019, the nutrient-laden soup grew algae, resulting in last summer’s high chlorophyll a level.

Booth expects “very interesting” chlorophyll a testing this summer after another winter of extraordinary rainfall, especially in Lanier’s watershed. Heavy February rain may have “washed everything off,” diluting and transporting nutrients out of the lake or may have washed more nutrients in. If the latter scenario occurred, a warm spell this month or April might percolate some algae blooms, she said.

If folks want visual evidence of chlorophyll a on Lanier, they may see it at Four Mile Creek in Forsyth County when the weather warms, according to Dale CaldSee Chlorophyll, page 22

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TERESA SMITH

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Like our facebook page - www.facebook.com/LivingOnLakeLanier 2536 Club Drive, Gainesville

5645 Harbor Pointe, Oakwood

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AMAZING 2 years young CUSTOM ESTATE home in Chattachoochee Country Club. This UNBELIEVABLE home is a 4/3.5 and is grass to the water with a S/S dock w party deck. 1st time on the market. Open concept with master and 2nd bedroom on the main level. You must see this home to appreciate all of the custom and handcrafted details. Please call for a private viewing. $1,650,000 (Hall)

3710 Sinclair Shores Road, Cumming

5425 Pine Forest Road, Gainesville

EXQUISITE 4 BR/4.5 BA 4 sided brick home w/Lake Lanier frontage & seasonal lake views. 5 mins from Sunrise Cove Marina where seller is offering $3000 toward a boat slip at the marina! Gourmet kitch, screened porch, MANY extras; massive unfinished terrace level. NEW ROOF! Enjoy the swim and tennis amenities of Pointe West, an exclusive, gated Lake Lanier community. $748K (Hall)

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SS dock w party deck in always deep water (16 feet on 9/3/19). 90 steps to the water. Vaulted two-story family room, wrap-around deck, media/game room with a kitchen on the terrace level. No HOA. Over an acre wooded lot and TONS of parking. Selling as is with the right to inspect. REDUCED $587K (Forsyth)

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MICHELE KAPLAN 678-677-5653 michelekaplan@kw.com 3928 Lake Court, Gainesville

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D L O S LISTED BELOW CURRENT APPRAISAL! VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! New hardwood floors, quartz counter tops and subway tile back splash! Easy walk to single slip dock that has ALWAYS been in water! Gorgeous lake views from most every room in the house! Open floor plan.

3BR/3.5 BA. Finished terrace level. Great location near marinas and dining. $775K (Hall)

COMING SOON! Young Deer Creek with an AMAZING view and steps from the water! 2 bedroom and 2 bath with a 3rd bunk room. Single car attached garage and additional 2 car detached garage. Updated and ready to move in and start Living on Lake Lake Lanier. $475,000 (Forsyth)

NEWLY REMODELED lake home with GREAT VIEWS, 5 minutes from 985/Olmpic Rowing Venue.

Open concept flows beautifully for entertaining.

5BR/3BA. Garage and work shop area. HUGE fenced yard; easy walk to dock in deep water off main channel. Seller open to selling furnished. Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity. REDUCED $499K (Hall)

9055 Hayes Drive, Gainesville

3839 Mark Trail, Gainesville

3841 Mark Trail, Gainesville

Watermark Cove

LOW CORP LINE & great views from .59 acre building site w/121’ of shoreline! Fantastic location on Lake Lanier in Cloister Cove on Chestatee Bay. EASY boat ride to marinas/restaurants. Aluminum SS dock w/party deck in beautiful water! Soil test, survey, covenants & owner's site plan available. $260K (Forsyth)

THESE SPECTACULAR waterfront lake lots have it all! Corp line close to deep water. Breathtaking, expansive, long and wide lake views, 93’ waterfront, gentle slope. Boat dock or boat dock permit. Quiet part of Lanier. Survey and level 3 soil test completed. Park like setting. 2 remaining lake lots. Build 1 large home or 2 homes for a little family compound. $148k (Hall) Lots 3839 & 3841 can be sold together for $299k

THESE SPECTACULAR waterfront lake lots have it all! Corp line close to deep water. Breathtaking, expansive, long and wide lake views, 93’ waterfront, gentle slope. Boat dock or boat dock permit. Quiet part of Lanier. Survey and level 3 soil test completed. Park like setting. 2 remaining lake lots. Build 1 large home or 2 homes for a little family compound. $189k (Hall) Lots 3839 & 3841 can be sold together for $299k

FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.30-

6415 Chestnut Hill Rd, Flowery Branch

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9605 Cove Point, Gainesville

8910 Beaver Trail, Gainesville

5745 Harbor N, Gainesville

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SUPER-UNIQUE PROPERTY! 5BR/ 4.5 B home w/2 FP, screened porch, 2 decks, finished terrace level w/media room/br/kitchen, 5-car garage! Fenced area, greenhouse, fire pit, above-ground pool. 2nd building originally a 4-car garage converted into a bar/media/game room w/ a BR/ 1/2 BA! 3 separate driveway entrances. Plenty of room for all your TOYS on 2.7 acres! Close to Marinas. No HOA! Selling as is with right to inspect. REDUCED $489,999 (Hall)

3 BR/3.5 BA ranch Lake Lanier Home. Vaulted ceiling & stacked stone FP in gr rm opens to HUGE kitch & breakfast rm. Home office/music room & separate dining room. HUGE master on main level opens to the deck. Massive screened porch. Terrace level offers 2 lrg BRs, custom wet bar, living area & rec rm. Large flat backyard is great for kids & pets.

Easy walk to double slip dock. $588,900 (Forsyth)

ONE OF THE BEST homes on Lake Lanier featured in Architectural Digest in 2008! Amazing wall of windows overlooks pool & lake! 1.95 acres of privacy & garages for 7 cars!

This home has it ALL w/ new kitchen, plumbing, HVAC, roof, whole house generator, river rock rip rap, dbl slip dock...the list goes on. The master bedroom opens to a private covered patio, pool & hot tub. Partial terrace lvl has workout/rec rm, full bath & more. REDUCED $1,425,000 (Forsyth)

IMPECCABLE 3 BR/3.5 BA South Lake home with gorgeous lake views from most every room! Very low COE line & easy walk/golf cart ride to single slip dock in DEEP water. Enjoy sunset views on AMAZING covered deck. Master on main + office/4th BR. Gourmet kitch w/sitting rm, HUGE gr rm w/FP & dining rm! 2 BR & baths on terrace level plus living rm, office & workout rm. REDUCED $875,000 (Hall)

86 Instigator Cove, Dawsonville

4153-B Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville

3642 & 3646 Laura Lane, Gainesville

Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville

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AMAZING, private & impeccable home! Open floor plan w large living room & kitchen! Finished terrace level (or inlaw suite) w/ wet bar, large living room/rec area & full bath & steam shower. Private screened porch. Boat parking, carport, parking for 10, workshop, multiple outdoor living areas. EASY walk to SS covered dock. Lot can be subdivided. Vinyl siding makes this home maintenance free and there is a security system! 3BR/3BA. $439,000 (Dawson)

WOW! 41 ft of water at the GORGEOUS double slip dock w/party deck! Shared easement from Browns Bridge Rd to lot. Nice building site w/easy dock access. Great views from the dock, DEEP water always in a protected cove in Flat Creek. 10 minute boat ride to Port Royale and Pelican Petes; 15 minute boat ride to Aqualand and Pigtales. Buy now and build later.

Save marina fees! $225 K (Hall)

TWO CONTIGUOUS beautiful lakefront lots on a cove with views to open water. Mostly hardwoods and a gentle slope to the lake, w/220’ of corps frontage.

Keep your boat at home and launch at Robinson Park a 5 minute drive away. Come build your dream home and walk to the lake to fish, paddle board, kayak and canoe.

4 miles to Gainesville. The lots can be purchased together or separate for $39,900 each. (Hall)

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REDUCED $125K (Dawson)

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#1

Bev Knight 770-536-4416

Agent on Lake Lanier since 2012

770-503-7070

(cumulative sales)

Dani Burns

Darlene Plavcan

706-455-3076

678-300-1275

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Unsurpassed views with Corps line in the water Luxury 4-sided brick home is masterfully updated with showcase quality finishes.

You’ll enjoy the saltwater pool overlooking Lanier, very gentle 1.25 ac lot with grass to water, double-slip dock on deep water, over 570’ of shoreline, 2 driveways (great for RVs), party pavilion, 2 kitchens, upscale neighborhood & stunning sunset views.

This home sleeps an army (well, almost) so great for VRBO rentals. Fantastic location, just 5 mins from the restaurants/shops/theaters in Gainesville. VERY close by water to Gainesville Marina & Skogies restaurant. Situated across the huge cove from Ivy Watson Park complete with quaint covered bridge and wonderful lakeside walking trails. $1.4m

Lanier’s only golf & marina community

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Truly remarkable craftsman home in sought-after Chestatee community. The updates & additions are numerous & breathtaking! Sprawling spaces on 3 levels, gourmet kitchen, bar, expansive family room & master suite on main all overlook 13th hole fairway. Designer fixtures, finishes & upscale details radiate luxurious yet comfortable entertaining spaces. Copious amounts of storage, BRs & expansions allow for hosting all-sized gatherings. Features you'll love include eat-in kitchen bfast space, multiple reading nooks, fabulous theatre, huge terrace level, billiards room, patio & screened porch. Chestatee offers top-notch golf courses, swim, tennis, clubhouse & country club amenities. $775k

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1 2 3 DOCKS Gainesville $1.59m

Summer Crest

Gainesville $1.495m

Private, in-town lux

Cumming $1.245m

Spectacular luxury S! 2 DAY UC IN

Gainesville $1.1m

Gainesville $1.095m

Gainesville $1.05m

Gainesville $1.1m

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Gainesville $995.5k

Gainesville $1.1m

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Donilyn Hodge

Sue Lynn Montazeri

Angie Smart

Michelle James

Justin Sheffield

Jamie Bishop

404-271-4479

706-300-4689

404-368-8880

727-771-3958

352-262-0389

404-803-3231

Summer Crest

Gainesville $995k

Big wtr, beach, pool OLD! OLD! S S !

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Big luxury, views

Sunsets, cart path

Gwinnett, 5.9 acres

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Gainesville $850k

Gainesville $849k

Reno, big views

Screened decks, vws

Gainesville $725k

New cnst w/ slip

Gainesville $725k

Great location ACT CONTR R E D N U

Gainesville $549.9k

Triple slip boathouse

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Gainesville $575k

Private point, views

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Flowery Branch $525k

Summer Crest

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Gainesville $599k

Rustic luxury UNDER

Cresswind built 2018 SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

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2 acres, Forsyth

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Gainesville $640.9k

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Buford $2.195m

770-503-7070

Condo at Port Royale UNDER

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Gainesville $175k

Private lot, sgl slip ED! REDUC

Gainesville $350k

Sgl-slip permited

Private, lake access

Dawsonville $175k

Dawsonville $124.9k

Gainesville $325k

Gainesville $285k

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Gainesville $195k

High Pointe lot

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Gainesville $89,999

Murrayville $79.9k

Gainesville $75k

…when you’re ready for the good life!

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Sheila Davis 770-235-6907 sdavis@gonorton.com

770.536.1250 www.gonorton.com

#1 in Lake Lanier Sales Over $43 Million sold in 2019!

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$2,250,000 • GATED & LUXURIOUS 1.43 acres estate nestled on the water’s edge close to Marina’s & Margaritaville. Brand new & unique renovations around every corner. Pool & finished terrace level w/wine cellar make this property great for entertaining. Double slip Wahoo dock. FMLS# 6626378 6544 Yacht Club Road Nicole 678-858-0265

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SOLD $1,595,000 • BEST VIEWS IN HARBOUR POINT! Magnificent 180 degree views of lake & mountains!

Boat slip at HP'S marina is available. Every upscale feature you desire Opulent owner's suite, wine cellar/ tasting room, fireside gathering room, English pub, billiards/rec, theatre, fitness room + much more.

FMLS# 6567304 3502 Lake Breeze Lane

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$2,195,000 • ONE OF THE VERY BEST LOTS ON LANIER! Luxury 5BR|5BA| 2HB all brick home on a grass to water point lot has 252 ft of CORPS frontage in the water, a sandy beach and wide-open long range deep blue water views with nightly sunsets! Private dock w/party deck upgradable to the largest allowable 32x32 twin slip. Adjacent USACE peninsula provides wind/ wave protection and privacy. FMLS# 6627393 5730 Point West Drive Sheila 770-235-6907

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$1,575,000 (A)/$1,275,000 (B) • AMAZING LAKE LANIER OPPORTUNITY! N HALL/GAINESVILLE CLOSE TO THE CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB! Gorgeous sunset views, privacy & space, 1.69+\- acres. 556 ft of Corps frontage, 3 lots, 3 docks (all with twin-slip permits) plus this spacious & charming home & barn! Gentle topography allows for easy walks to the lake, golf cart rides, four wheeling! FMLS# 6531018 4016A Chapman Drive (Lots 8, 9 & 10) FMLS# 6542066 4016B Chapman Drive (Home on lot 10 is priced at $979,000, FMLS # 6531016; home plus adjacent lot 9 & barn is priced at $1,275,000. FMLS #:6542066; Lot 8 is priced at $299,000)

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$1,295,000 • ESCAPE FROM IT ALL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LANIER! $200K Price reduction. Gated Corp or family retreat! 3900 feet $1,350,000 • JUST LISTED! THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE GET-A-WAY ON TWO LOTS W/LAKE VIEWS & TWO DOCKS! Well constructed & maintained custom home. 4BR/3.5BA PLUS Carriage house apartment over 3 car garage. 500+ ft shore line with gorgeous open water!

5274/5290 Forest Cove Forest Cove Rd

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lakefront, 45 acres! Beautiful views 4 bedroom $1,399,000 • NEW CONSTRUCTION COASTAL FARMHOUSE DESIGN IN A PRIME SOUTH LAKE LOCATION W/32X32 PARTY DOCK IN DEEP WATER! Outdoor kitchen & room for pool. Finished apt over garage. Gated property, 5BR/ 4.5BA. Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161. FMLS# 6520145 5954 Nachoochee Trail

home, privacy and serenity. Twin slip party dock.

FMLS# 6540864 4345 McEachern Drive

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$1,095,000 • TURN-KEY LAKE LANIER HOME IN YOUNG

$1,250,000 • THIS DREAM VIEW CAN BE YOURS ON 4.75 PRISTINE ACRES with level grass to water lake views! Single slip party dock, room to upgrade to 32’x32’ twin slip. 4BR/3 Full & 2 Half BAs. Finished terrace level features an in-law suite w/ guest suite. FMLS# 6626378 5161 Highland Drive

DEER CREEK SOUTH LAKE LOCATION. Deep water, flat lot and views. All furniture, decor, boat, jet skis, golf cart, hot tub and lake toys are considered in the price. FMLS# 6664968 3520 Fleming Drive Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798

Linda Thompson 770-313-5446

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CH BRAN FLRY

UNDER CT A R T N CO $934,900 • CUSTOM HARBOUR POINTE LAKE FRONT HOME w/magnificent lot w/wide open

sunset lake and mountain views. 171' of lake frontage to enjoy year round views. Boat slip C-14 is available w/deep water, easy in and out and no wakes. FMLS# 6665161 3626 Wyc Cliff Way

ING CUMM

$565,000 • CHARMING LAKEFRONT HOME in

Cumming just 2 minutes to Exit 14 GA400 shopping and restaurants! Grandfathered boathouse in deep water; COE approved for 32x32 twin slip dock. Chalet style home being sold turnkey as is with furnishings.

FMLS# 6673907 1005 Timber Lake Trail

$825,000• CHARMING RANCH STYLE LIVING ON LAKE LANIER! 5BR|3.5BA, prvt dock, updated & renovated throughout- character of a retro lake home with the appeal of today's trends. FMLS# 6596637 5567 Mallard Walk Nicole 678-858-0265

CH BRAN FLRY

$699,000 • JUST LISTED ON THE POINT! CHARMING LAKEFRONT COTTAGE! 3BR| 4BA with aluminum double-slip dock.

FMLS# 6642677 5989 Nachoochee Trail Text Nicole 678-858-0265

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$459,000 • ALMOST AN ACRE ESTATE fea-

tures a stately ranch style home w/finished terrace level, a guest house, and a private yard. 5 car garage parking! Convenient to shopping, entertainment, and many boat ramps to enjoy close-by Lake Lanier. FMLS# 6663533 6343 Chestnut Hill Road

$339,700 • BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION W/ ATTENTION TO DETAIL! Open floor plan.

4BR/3BA. Located within minutes of public boat ramps, parks. FMLS#6641524 3121 Shelter Cove Michelle Sparks 40-379-5798

THE RESERVE CLUB AND MARINA

THE RESERVE ON LAKE LANIER - New construction homes with community dock, gated entrance, clubhouse & pool! Lots available.

THE RESERVE ON LAKE LANIER Lots available. $170,000 • FMLS# 6563804 6330 Crestline Dr $75,000 • 1.198 acre building lot 6525Crestline Dr

$724,700 • NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER w/ boat slip included. “Kensington Creek” plan w/4BR/ 4B’s, daylight terrace level, 3 car garage, outdoor FP on covered porch! Mountain & lake views. FMLS# 6625732 7365 Crestline Drive Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

$627,400 • NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER w/boat slip option.

“Havenridge” is a desirable Frank Betz modern farmhouse plan w/charming covered front porch & 3 car garage. FMLS# 6630878 6320 Crestline Drive Stephanie 770-654-4161

$597,900 • NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER w/ single slip option! Frank Betz modern farmhouse is this "Kensley Downs" floor plan. 4BR|3.5BA. 3 car garage. FMLS# 6630879 6310 Crestline Drive Michelle 404-379-5798

$79,900 • AFFORDABLE LAKE FRONT BUILDING LOT! Great location close to shopping and Gainesville Marina. Platform dock so bring your boat, kayak and jet ski. Beautiful views of deep water! 3/4 acre. Survey and soils available.

2275 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Gainesville

$65,000 • STRATFORD ON LANIER. 1.5 acre culde-sac building lot, enter the water from your own back yard. FMLS# 6507744 6156 Westchester Place, Gainesville Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798

LAKE LANIER LOTS

SOLD $560,000 • BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS from this 3+/acre estate lot in scenic North Hall County! 300 ft+ of shoreline, partially riprapped. 32x32 aluminum twin slip party dock. Private cul-de-sac. FMLS# 6515864 3675 Hidden Pond Drive, Gainesville

$399,000 • SIDNEY ON LANIER Dream lake lot, wide open views and a portion of the property line in the water! Ready for your new build, deepest drought proof water, permitted for a 32'x32' twin slip dock FMLS# 6609607 2273 Sidney Drive, Gainesville Sheila 770-235-6907

ROGERS BAY ON LAKE LANIER SUBDIVISION

$170,000 • Great location in the North Hall school district. Deeded covered slip included in the deep water community dock. 324’ of water frontage, 1.06 acres, FMLS# 5896811 Lot #10, 4244 Bayridge Drive

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Lanier flirts with record water level

By Pamela A. Keene At this time last year, Lake Lanier approached record high-water levels, topping out at 1076.10 feet above sea level in late February 2019. Fast forward to 2020 when in late February levels registered 1076.68 on February 20. The record high lake level was registered in April 1964, when the lake reached an elevation of 1077.2.

“This is the highest I’ve ever seen the levels at Lanier in all the time I’ve been here,” said the Lake Lanier Operations Project Manager Tim Rainey. “The rains just keep coming, but in the middle of February we dodged a bullet because the bulk of the predicted rainfall went farther north.” None the less, Rainey said that from the midnight reading of levels February 5/6 to midnight February 6/7, the lake came up two feet.

At the time of publication, rainwater from the lake’s watershed had not fully moved into the lake, which could cause levels to break records.

Rainey said the Corps of Engineers is continually monitoring lake levels at Lanier and the entire Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint basin downstream.

“The second week of February we increased lake discharges to produce more power and did so again to increase the flow through the dam,” he said. “We will continue to release water, but so much depends on the conditions downstream.”

At the end of the summer, the Corps began drawing down water to make al-

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Don Carter State Park’s beach (right of the rock wall) is completely under water.

lowanced for expected winter rains. For more of the summer, levels hovered between 1071, which is full summer pool, and 1070, which is the target for winter pool. By early September, the levels had been reduced to just under 1068.

October saw even more water releases to bring levels to just under 1067, where the lake held until January. Winter rains that month brought the water in Lanier to 1071 by the end of January.

“Then the rains began in earnest,” Rainey said, “and that’s what we’re keeping an eye on at this point. We’ve closed parks and boat ramps and marinas have closed their fuel docks and cut off power and closed customer docks as necessary.”

For daily lake levels, visit https://water. sam.usace.army.mil/gage/bufelev.htm. The data is updated daily at midnight. Lakeside News also updates levels daily on its homepage, www.lakesidenews.com.

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Fishing news

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area experts Lake level: 1067.36 Temperature: 50s Clarity: Heavy stains Bass fishing Bass fishing has been surprisingly good in recent days. We’ve caught fish as shallow as three feet out to about 30 feet.

The rise in water has moved many of the fish to the shallows.

Look on rock points. Start out deeper and move shallow to determine what depth the fish are holding in that day.

Remain flexible as you search for viable daily patterns given the conditions changing so rapidly.

Crankbaits, jerk baits, under spins, jigs, swimbaits, and shaky heads will all still be viable options for rock fish and the ditch fish. Also, be very careful navigating the lake, it can become quite dangerous due to floating debris when the lake rises this quickly.

This report is compiled by Jimbo Mathley (via the Southern Fishing Report), 770 542-7764, www.jimboonlanier.com.

Striper fishing The bite is good, although

maybe not what you may expect for the first part of the year. The best overall pattern is fishing over deep concentrations of bait, dropping the bait to the bottom and reeling up a couple of feet. The depth varies, on the lower end the fish and the bait may be as deep as 90, in the upper ends of either river, 30 to 50 may be a more likely number.

Either way, the dropping the bait to the bottom strategy has payed off well, just adjust to the conditions as you move up lake.

Herring are producing well, and a Gizzard Shad on the down line has also been strong, and may bump up the odds of hooking some of the larger fish. Trout are also good baits if you can find them, however the trout have been in short supply from the commercial suppliers in recent weeks.

If you try this pattern on the lower end it is primarily a striper bite with a spot or a catfish mixed in, up lake in the aforementioned depths you will be more likely to get a few more bonus bites from channels, spots, and white bass.

Look for bait concentrations

along the lower end creek channels, and if you venture up into either of the rivers expect the bait to be over the creek channels or along the river channel.

If you set up on the bait and you are not seeing fish within 15 to 20 minutes, relocate. The fish are moving around these bait schools, so if you see a group of

fish sit on that area, that school of fish, or another group, will likely pass under the boat within a few minutes.

Trolling is still a viable technique but is limited because of the depth of the fish. In the upper parts of the lake where there are more fish in the 25 to 40 foot range, the rigs (either full size

umbrellas or the Minis) have been more effective. Trolling the rigs while you are looking for fish and bait is an effective search tool that will keep you in the hunt until you locate the bait and fish concentrations.

This report is filed by Captain Mack Farr, 1 888-989-8052, www.captmacks.com.

Lake Lanier master plan public meetings held

By Pamela A. Keene The last week of February, the Corps of Engineers held four public input meetings regarding the Lake Lanier Draft Master Plan update. Representatives from the Corps manned multiple stations to share Proposed Management Actions and information about the lake and to hear from lake residents, boaters and others interested in the future of Lake Lanier.

Topics included safety and education; erosion and sedimentation, facilities, crowding and conflict and hunting/wildlife.

“Our job at these meetings is to present information, where we got it, why we’ve made some of

the decisions we’ve and to hear the public’s feedback,” said Lake Lanier Operations Project Manager Tim Rainey. “I can guarantee you that the information you’re seeing will not be the final Master Plan.”

The Corps set up feedback stations for attendees to provide written comments at the meetings. These comments will be reviewed and considered as the master planning process continues. Once the Proposed Management Actions are final, the Draft Master Plan will be written and an Environmental Assessment will be conducted. It is expected that the Environmental Assessment will be completed by the

Tim Rainey speaks at meeting.

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Extensions prolong legal battle between Florida and Georgia over water

By Jane Harrison U.S. Supreme Court action during conference early this year prolonged the drawn-out legal battle between Florida and Georgia over water from the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint River System.

After receiving a special master’s recommendation to deny Florida’s plea to limit Georgia water consumption, justices initially ruled that states could send written exceptions through March 13. Then, upon Florida’s request

for more time, unopposed by Georgia, the court extended the deadline to April 13. Next would be a round of counter arguments, with more replies due on or before June 12 and sur-replies due on or before July 13, 2020.

If the latest round follows the timeline that elapsed from the previous special master’s report to a court decision, justices’ final resolution won’t come until summer 2021. It took 15 months from the March 2017 acceptance of the first special master’s recommen-

dations, which also denied Florida’s claims, until the court opinion came out in June 2018. In that 5-4 decision, justices gave Florida another chance to prove its case and later assigned a different special master to see it through.

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Funding focused on propping up Apalachicola Bay

By Jane Harrison In the midst of a legal struggle it claims it must win to survive, Apalachicola Bay has gotten potential relief. Private and state entities are pumping almost $50 million into plans to help restore the bay’s oyster fisheries. The amount is similar to what the state has spent so far in litigation with Georgia since 2013.

In December, the National Fish and Wildlife Commission, in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission and University of Florida, announced a $20 million grant to launch a six-year project

surrounding oysters.

According to a press release, the project will work on creating a sustainable harvest management plan and restoring and creating a sustainable oyster fishery focused in the Cedar Key area of the Suwannee River and Apalachicola Bay. Another $22 million is flowing in through Ducks Unlimited, in partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife, to restore wetland structure to MK Ranch, 6,400 acres of

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Additionally, last spring the region received $8 million from Triumph Gulf Coast, a nonprofit board that disperses funds for economic damages as a result of the BP oil spill. Researchers from Florida State University will use the funds to “study how to fix what’s ailing Apalachicola Bay,” according to the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper.

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Florida filed suit in Oct. 2013 after a 2012 drought and subsequent collapse of oyster fisheries in Apalachicola Bay. The state blamed Georgia for low flows on

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Each state has spent at least $50 million in the legal battle, just one skirmish in a decadeslong struggle over water between Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK Sign of spring: Food Truck Fridays are back!

By Jane Harrison A steaming picnic plate, guitar chords, and a cheery TGIF crowd by the lake form the perfect menu for chasing away winter gloom at Lake Lanier Olympic Park this month. Thank my lucky mudflaps, Food Truck Fridays are back, beginning March 13 on the plaza by the lake.

The popular outing, held once a month (except July) MarchSept., draws after-work celebrants for food and fellowship at the unique setting overlooking the Chattahoochee River arm of Lake Lanier. Begun three years ago, the Friday evening party has grown from about 200 attendees in 2017 to around 1,000 for each of last year’s events.

LLOP interim manager James Watson plans to retain the flavors and vibes this year, keeping the same successful format: gates open at 5 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m., the fun winds down after sunset around 9 p.m. Beer and wine flow from local vendors,

Enjoying a previous Food Truck Friday.

Tap It and Downtown Drafts. Admission is free. Attendees pay for grub and drinks.

In early February Watson and assistant Eric Larsen were finalizing the line-up for the 2020 debut.

“We expect a good variety, across the spectrum,” he said. Plan to chow down on southern barbecue or tacos or nachos or possibly a Cajun low country boil – with so many choices wheeled into one place who can choose just one?

Hungry folks can make rounds to all six to eight trucks simmering

dinner on the plaza.

Music ranges from country to pop rock to acoustic from local bands. Past performers included country rockers, Ivan Duke Band, and all-genre guitarist/singer Caleb Davidson.

Food Truck Fridays Where: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville.

When: 5-9 p.m. March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, Aug. 14, Sept. 11.

College, youth crews heading to Lanier for “The Hunter”

By Jane Harrison Organizers of the largest rowing regatta on Lake Lanier hoped for drier weather leading up to the first weekend of spring. As registrations for the March 21-22 John Hunter Regatta began trickling in last month, the regatta director and course manager were keeping an eye on the water.

“We continue to watch the lake level,” said John Kish, director of the regatta held annually by the St. Andrews Rowing Club in Roswell. He recalled a similar situation last year, when high water complicated installation of the buoyed race course. “Last year it was challenging until a week before,” he said.

As Lanier’s depth rose to six feet above winter full pool about a month before the double regatta weekend, course installation manager John Ferriss reported the course anchors were beyond reach.

Ferriss, an-all round anchor himself for the Lake Lanier Rowing Club for almost 20 years, predicted that with drier conditions and release of water downstream, he could get the course laid out in time for the regatta. He mentioned that the regatta date, two weeks later than the 2019 event, allowed more time for water to subside.

An estimated 1,500 college and high school rowing crews usually migrate to Lake Lanier Olympic Park for the weekend of early season competition. About 50 southeastern colleges, high school and middle school colleges send athletes to “The Hunter,” a 34-year rite of spring for young rowers. Participants, spectators and volunteers pack local hotels and restaurants.

Kish said the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau, directed by former LLOP executive director Robyn Lynch, has been very helpful getting word out to teams about where to stay and where to eat. Some crews visit just for the weekend. Others flock in for spring break training camps, culminating with the regatta.

Kish mentioned that an official from an Austin, Texas high school team called seeking places to feed 50 kids for a week. He was glad to refer them to the Gainesville CVB, which compiled a list of restaurants and hotels.

The regatta will follow the same format it started in 2016, with college crews racing Saturday and high school/middle school crews on Sunday. Collegiate teams practice on Friday.

The St. Andrews club fills 500 volunteer spots to run the regatta.

LLRC prepares and maintains the course, plus provides some wakeless launch boats to monitor lanes during races.

Ferriss, who also coaches LLRC juniors, expects to put young rowers in about five events, possibly the middle school 8-boat and some singles, doubles and maybe a quad. About eight boys and two girls trained with LLRC all winter, he said.

Several other new rowers reported for a team meeting last month.

Ferriss, interim coach, took over the youth program after coach Tracey Mayo resigned in 2018.

Kish hinted that another organization may come aboard for next year’s Hunter, possibly growing the regatta. He said negotiations under way with another group may expand the field.

He intends to keep the regatta at LLOP. The St. Andrews club started The Hunter in 1986 as the Atlanta River Festival in Roswell.

It moved to Lake Lanier in 2002 after it outgrew the original site and traveled to Oak Ridge, Tenn. from 2005-2008 before returning to Lanier more than a decade ago.

“I have an affinity for (LLOP).

My kids rowed there. It is the home of the John Hunter Regatta,” Kish said.

Public input sought on LLOP improvements

By Jane Harrison Want more food truck events at Lake Lanier Olympic Park?

What about wooded trails, expanded boat access, concerts, triathlons, or fishing piers?

The public has an opportunity to express what they want to see at the 1996 Olympic site in a survey available through the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

CVB Director Robyn Lynch, former LLOP executive director, sent the survey to media outlets last month in attempt to get public input to guide the park’s future.

The eight-question survey can be completed in about five minutes online at https://www.surveymonkey.com /r/YTLSG3M.

A master plan for park improvements is in progress, with a new Olympic Ring Plaza set for completion this month. It will feature a historic monument for the finish tower, seating and refurbished Olympic Rings. It’s expected to be a favorite photo spot for park visitors honoring the park’s legacy from the 1996 Olympic canoe/kayak and rowing competition.

The master plan includes renovation of the boathouse for an expansive ballroom with sunset views of the lake, a picnic pavilion, and complete restroom upgrades.

The survey is expected to help Gainesville park officials decide what improvements will happen next.

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My own experince with ‘good news, bad news’ on the boat Years ago, there was a great radio/TV show with two guys constantly getting in and out of trouble. I was recently reminded of one of their episodes where they buy a fishing boat. Next day one calls up the other and says: “I got some good news and some bad news.”

“OK give me the good news.”

“The tide has come up.”

“OK now give me the bad news.”

“The boat hasn’t.”

I kept thinking of this as I was manually pumping out my sailboat. There had been a bunch of rain for the last couple of weeks, and knowing I had a leaky forward hatch, I should have checked on her before this. But the holidays and family got in the way and when I finally stepped on board, she seemed a bit sluggish. I immediately checked the bilge and found the water almost up to the floorboards! I figured the switch for the automatic bilge pump must have gotten stuck, so I flipped it over to manual. Nothing happened, so I got to work with the hand pump. When the water was down to a reasonable level, I went to check the bilge pump

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fuse. The fuse block was covered with green corrosion. When I touched it, the whole thing crumbled apart in my hand!

Knowing what the problem was, I hotwired the bilge pump directly to the battery and it came on immediately finishing the job of pumping out the boat.

A little bit of background here: the boat is a 32-foot Bruce Roberts “Spray” which I converted from a ketch to a schooner.

She has twin roller furling jibs, with lazy jacks on the Marconi main and gaff rigged foresail and is a delight to sail. I bought the boat from a fellow down in Florida, who was a really nice guy, but a total nutcase when it came to boats. This one was built in 1968, and at some point, the cabin was gutted, and the interior rebuilt by someone who had

flunked wood shop in high school. Then someone who had taken too many drugs back in the 1960s got loose with a paint brush and a bunch of fuchsia and chartreuse paint among others.

This didn’t bother me because I was more interested in her sailing capabilities, just planning to use her as a day sailer here on the lake.

Another strange thing: There were at least two 110-volt outlets in every cabin including the head!

The wiring all looked new and

very professional, so I hadn’t given it any thought. Now I realize that it must have been installed by an electrician used to wiring houses or computers or anything besides boats! He had put the fuse block in a confined space six inches above the two 12-volt batteries! (When batteries are charged, they produce some sulfur dioxide, which in a damp environment becomes sulfuric acid. This reacts with the copper in the fuse block to produce copper sulfate which is a crumbly

green powder).

I should have been suspicious when I bought this great sailing boat for such a low price, but now I know enough to dig a bit deeper and to thoroughly checkout every detail before I have my own “Good News and Bad News.”

Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for the past 25 years. His family owns a marina/bar/restaurant so he has plenty of real life experiences to draw from. His favorite line: “You can’t make this stuff up.”

Lake Lanier Member Celebration set for April 18

By Pamela A. Keene With a new name, the Lake Lanier Association’s Member Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 18, at Aqualand Marina from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“This year we’re renamed our annual meeting and switched it up a bit,” said Jennifer Flowers, executive director of the lake advocacy organization. “It’s a chance for

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Carrabelle gives visitors a taste of old Florida Even if you were only looking for awesome sunrises and sunsets, the area around the old fishing village of Carrabelle would keep you mesmerized. Though this section of the Panhandle of Florida is still quite laid-back, the possibilities are unlimited. The seafood alone is well worth a visit to downtown Carrabelle … especially if you spend some time with the local ladies at the The Fisherman’s Wife Restaurant.

Everything at this venue came straight off area fishing boats and is prepared with local secrets by experts in the kitchen.

Stories of Carrabelle include much exciting maritime history about pirates, native Americans, illegal whiskey, fishing, sponge diving and war. Most of its historical waterfront is still intact with the addition of quirky little boutiques for shopping. Carrabelle even boasts the smallest police station in the world, which is actually a telephone booth on the right side of the road near quaint shops.

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Proceeding west, pure, white sand beaches are all along US Highway 98 toward East Point and Apalachicola, but you can detour for a few miles over the Florida 300 Bridge that spans the bay to St. George Island. Where the bridge comes on the island is the best place to photograph a gorgeous sunset from a bench provided by the island folks.

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island, turn east for a tour of St. George Island State Park. Long sections of uncrowded beaches, pristine marshes and wooded areas that are perfect for bird watching and nature walks are encountered. Surf fishing in this area can also be very productive.

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Slightly farther east is Bald Point State Park with more than 4,800 acres of coastal wilderness dotted with freshwater ponds and tidal marshes. It is located where the Ochlockonee Bay meets the Apalachee Bay and offers visitors outdoor activities on land and water, two picnic areas with pavilions, grills, restrooms and easy accessibility to the nearby beach. For more info, call 850349-9146.

Carrabelle, Florida is a pleasant reminder about the warmth and southern charm of Florida during a slower, milder era. It awakes mental pictures from the time when people knew their neighbors and offered hospitality both to strangers and friends. In this electronic period when the world is spinning so fast and everyone seems glued to their phones and computers, it is good to know that places like Carrabelle still exist.

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We must keep an eye on the sky this month When I visited Lake Lanier recently, it was actually pretty horrifying.

The lake was almost the color of chocolate milk.

There was debris everywhere. All I could picture was a bass boat speeding along and then smashing headlong into one of the huge tree trunks floating along, about three-quarters submerged. Tree trunks, tree limbs, and all kinds of shoreline debris were everywhere. Nearly 10 inches of rain for the month will certainly do that.

So far this season, as you may have already guessed, our winter has been very warm. By the time it’s all said and done, we might end up with one of the 15 warmest winters on record for north Georgia. We did not have an El Nino this year.

El Nino is a cooling of the eastern or central Pacific Ocean. We did not have a La Nina, which is just the opposite. La Nina brings warm surface water to the eastern Pacific Ocean. Both can and do disrupt global wind patterns. El Nino usually results in colder than average temperatures and above average rainfall, or sometimes some robust snowstorms. La Nina on the other hand, generally brings drier than average conditions to Georgia. This year, we did not have either. Conditions are neutral and we have ended up with many more

wet days than dry days, along with some unseasonably warm stretches.

Glenn The first day of Burns spring is Friday, March 20. I am dreading it. It could be a rough go this Lanier spring. I also remember Outlook March 13, 1993. I came into my office on March 10. I began looking over the latest model guidance and could not believe what I was seeing.

It was a neutral year, just like this year.

The storm I was seeing on the models was unlike anything I had ever seen in winter.

It was going to be like a hurricane in winter. Any and all modes of weather were going to happen and indeed they did. Supercell thunderstorms, 11 massive tornadoes, and a 12-foot storm surge slammed the Florida Gulf Coast. Six inches of snow buried the Florida Panhandle. Dry Tortugas near the Bahamas recorded a 109 mile per hour wind gust. Winds in Myrtle Beach, SC were more than 90 miles per hour. Double digit snowfalls were measured from Alabama to Maine. Here in Atlanta, white-out conditions were recorded.

Birmingham, Alabama had 17 inches of snow with six foot drifts. Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Maryland set records for the deepest snow in history.

See Burns, page 23

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS JUL 1 1071.28 2 1071.23 3 1071.17 4 1071.13 5 1071.10 6 1071.13 7 1071.14 8 1071.14 9 1071.15 10 1071.11 11 1071.20 12 1071.31 13 1071.39 14 1071.42 15 1071.38 16 1071.32 17 1071.27 18 1071.24 19 1071.21 20 1071.21 21 1071.21 22 1071.14 23 1071.15 24 1071.09 25 1071.02 26 1070.94 27 1070.90 28 1070.87 29 1070.82 30 1070.77 31 1070.72 AV 1071.13 MAX 1071.42 MI 1070.72

AUG 1070.74 1070.72 1070.69 1070.79 1070.74 1070.70 1070.66 1070.60 1070.55 1070.55 1070.54 1070.48 1070.40 1070.43 1070.40 1070.37 1070.34 1070.31 1070.26 1070.21 1070.16 1070.09 1070.03 1070.05 1070.01 1069.98 1069.93 1069.86 1069.79 1069.71 1069.68 1070.32 1070.79 1069.68

SEP 1069.64 1069.59 1069.51 1069.45 1069.37 1069.30 1069.26 1069.22 1069.15 1069.06 1068.96 1068.91 1068.83 1068.78 1068.74 1068.65 1068.61 1068.53 1068.44 1068.36 1068.31 1068.27 1068.20 1068.13 1068.06 1067.96 1067.89 1067.85 1067.81 1067.73

OCT

1067.66 1067.60 1067.53 1067.46 1067.43 1067.39 1067.30 1067.25 1067.20 1067.15 1067.07 1067.03 1067.09 1067.02 1066.97 1066.94 1066.89 1066.89 1066.84 1066.89 1066.86 1066.80 1066.77 1066.73 1066.69 1066.72 1066.75 1066.73 1066.73 1066.94 1067.37 1068.69 1067.05 1069.64 1067.66 1067.73 1066.69

NOV 1067.52 1067.56 1067.59 1067.58 1067.54 1067.54 1067.54 1067.55 1067.51 1067.51 1067.51 1067.48 1067.41 1067.39 1067.39 1067.39 1067.39 1067.34 1067.28 1067.25 1067.21 1067.20 1067.34 1067.40 1067.43 1067.42 1067.41 1067.39 1067.36 1067.38 1068.71 1067.43 1067.59 1067.20

DEC 1067.43 1067.42 1067.40 1067.37 1067.37 1067.37 1067.38 1067.38 1067.35 1067.33 1067.33 1067.27 1067.42 1067.54 1067.61 1067.65 1067.79 1067.83 1067.83 1067.84 1067.88 1068.08 1068.36 1068.45 1068.50 1068.53 1068.55 1068.61 1068.66 1068.72 1070.95 1067.84 1068.72 1067.27

JAN

FEB

1068.71 1068.94 1069.32 1069.53 1069.62 1069.67 1069.65 1069.65 1069.65 1069.68 1069.94 1070.27 1070.53 1070.74 1070.89 1070.97 1071.04 1071.13 1071.22 1071.19 1070.99 1070.83 1070.74 1070.83 1070.95 1071.04 1071.04 1071.02 1070.98 1070.96

1070.95 1071.00 1070.97 1071.03 1071.21 1073.18 1073.69 1073.77 1073.66 1074.31 1075.39 1075.60 1076.15 1076.31 1076.29 1076.21 1076.15 1076.41 1076.64 1076.68 1076.51 1076.31 1076.30 1076.33 1076.37

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Caldwell and Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth boat a 70-mile route once a month April-October collecting samples at Lanier Bridge, Boling Bridge, Brown’s Bridge and upstream from Flowery Branch and Buford Dam. CRK has monitored Lanier and tributaries since 2010. EPD’s testing started in 2000. Caldwell said CRK and EPD crews sample independently on different days.

Gwinnett County also tests water quality. EPD averages the results to get the data.

According to the Feb. CRK press release, between 2000 and 2018, the monitored chlorophyll a levels increased at an average of .17 milligram per liter. Between 2018 and 2019, however, the increase exceeded 20 times the previous average, reaching 3.72 mg/l.

Even before the recent data was recorded, EPD’s 2017 evaluation of chlorophyll a in Lake Lanier sounded an alarm in a 90page document. “It is believed that if nutrient loads are not reduced, the lake will continue to

degrade over time. Remedies exist for addressing excess nutrients from both point and nonpoint sources,” it says before outlining plans to reduce total nutrient load.

“The high algae levels that we saw in 2019 indicate that we need to do a better job of controlling the amount of nutrients flowing into the lake,” Caldwell said. He attributed excess nutrients to a “a combination of things,’ from lawn fertilizers, faulty septic tanks, livestock on small farms, and possibly from municipal facilities in Lanier’s headwaters that may lack up-to-date water treatment practices. He also cited heavy rainfall and resultant stormwater runoff as potential factors, but not ones that can excuse landowners and facilities from responsible practices. “I don’t deny (weather) is a factor, but the (increase in chlorophyll a) is not fully driven by rain over the years,” he said.

“We strongly advocate for everybody to cough up the money for good practices, good treatments that impact everybody,” Caldwell said.

For instance, he mentioned

that homeowners and developments looking to green up their lawns this spring should be mindful of the weather forecast and their own soil composition before applying fertilizer. He recommended landowners get a soil test from their county extension office to determine the type and amount of fertilizer they need rather than spreading bag after bag of popular nutrients they may not need.

Additionally, landscapers should take care not to fertilize within two days of predicted rain, after which a deluge might wash nutrients into the watershed.

Caldwell mentioned that press releases are a CRK tactic to motivate people to take action. “We want this in the media. We want people to care,” he said. “We want people to speak up and comment to EPD” about cleaning up the nutrient load on the lake.

The high chlorophyll a level last year highlights the need for the EPD clean-up plan outlined in 2017 and mandated by the federal government to target nutrient reductions in the Lanier watershed, said Ulseth, CRK Riverkeeper.

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By Pamela A. Keene When water levels reached near-record levels in 2019, the Corps of Engineers closed West Bank Park on the south end of Lake Lanier. The rising waters caused damage and safety issues for the park, which includes picnic areas, boat ramps and access for swimming.

“Over the past year, we’ve made multiple renovations and safety improvements to West Bank Park,” said Tim Rainey, operations project manager at Lanier. “From replacing the wood retaining walls around the picnic sites to repairing sinkholes in the grassy area near the beach, the

park will soon be ready for the 2020 season.”

Rainey said that many of the issues revolved around safety. The wooden walls had become unstable because of last year’s high lake levels. They have been replaced with poured concrete.

Picnic sites’ concrete slabs were filled in underneath and leveled to prevent tripping hazards.

“The sinkholes on the beach side turned out to be drain pipes that were not long enough to reach the water,” he said. “Those have been extended and repaired, and the area has been firmed up.”

Other areas have been affected by shoreline erosion. In those

cases, sections have been backfilled and rip rap has been installed. The Corps has also put up barriers where people created a shortcut along unstable shoreline.

Non-native plants and trees have been removed or pruned.

The Corps has also removed the unused volleyball/basketball courts and will be repurposing the area into larger picnic sites.

“We brought in new sand for the beach in January, but we have yet to see if it remains after February’s rainfall,” Rainey said. “Depending on the amount of rainfall we get for the rest of February and into March, West Bank should be open by sometime in early April.”

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ENJOY SAFE BOATING ON THE LAKE!

270 people were killed in 13 states and the damage was estimated at $5.5 billion in 1993 dollars. It was called SuperStorm ’93.

As we head into March, I know we’re going to see numerous tornado outbreaks in the South. You can be sure, I am also keeping a close watch on the Gulf of Mexico. Rain-

fall this winter has been too much for the ground to absorb. Hopefully, as trees and plants awaken from their winter slumber, they will help absorb some of this rainwater. I suspect we are going to have ongoing flood concerns this month.

I know we all want to get back out on the lake with the warming temperatures and get in on that

spring bass bite. However, we are all going to have to be patient and extra diligent, as our weather will likely be in the extreme category this month. More flooding, more severe storms, and of course, watching intently at the Gulf of Mexico.

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Giving back: Butch and Josie Melton embrace Lake Lanier and Hall County lished the Jenny Melton ScholarShore Lines ship Fund in her name.

Four months later, Butch, Josie and the community created the Jenny Melton Father’s Day 5K Road and Field Race at Gainesville College. More than

By Pamela A. Keene wiches and breakfast items to an- 320 runners showed up to support f you’ve ever traveled glers and dozens of sailboat racthe event, which raised money for down Jim Crow Road toers. She also handled all the food the scholarship fund. It was sponward Old Federal Park in and beverage needs for Lake sored by Friends of Jenny Flowery Branch, you’ve seen Pop Lanier Sailing Club, including Melton, West Hall High School Stop. Owned by Butch and Josie lunches for the Junior Sailing and the Gainesville Road RunMelton since the 1990s, it’s been Program, sailing regattas and spe- ners. a fixture for fishermen, sailors, cial events. Butch continued to The race took place for several boaters and lake-goers for years. work in the trade show industry, years, providing money for schol“My first experience with traveling globally more tan 200 arships for graduating high school Lake Lanier was back in 1991 days each year. seniors at West Hall High School. when I interviewed for the job The business continued to The organization quickly became that eventually brought us to Atgrow as the family became more the Jenny Melton Scholarship lanta,” said Butch. “Josie and I immersed in the boating commu- Foundation, which now hosts an were living in San Diego, where I nity. By 2002, they purchased the annual golf tournament. worked for one of the largest property and house next door to For the first several years, it trade show contractors in the Pop Stop and added boat storage. was played at a golf course near country and Josie did office adPop Stop became a neighborhood the Atlanta airport then at Stone ministration. We’d never lived gathering place and for nearly a Mountain and at Lanier Islands. east of the Mississippi. The inter- decade, Butch and Josie held pre- About a dozen years ago, it view took place at PineIsle Hotel Thanksgiving turkey fries. moved to Legends at Chateau at Lake Lanier Islands. What a “For several years we fried at Elan Golf Club in Braselton and setting; they knew how to get my least 30 or 35 turkeys. People just now attracts participants from the attention. heard about what we were doing Southeast, including athletes and “Josie had grown up in San and dropped by with their celebrities.

Diego, and I thought it was going Thanksgiving turkeys,” Josie Through the support of the to be a challenge to get her to said. “We’d start at 7 a.m. and go Southeastern Chapter of the Intermove, but once she heard about all day. We wound up with 50 or national Association of Exhibits Lake Lanier, that’s all it took.”

60 people just hanging out and it and Events, the professional or“I told Butch that as long as became a popular annual event.” ganization of the trade show inwe could be on the water, I was A tragic turn dustry, the Meltons have been all for it,” she said. The couple Then tragedy struck. Their able to further expand the reach and their three young children middle daughter Jenny, 17, a sen- of the Jenny Melton Memorial moved in early 1992, living near ior at West Hall High School, was Golf Tournament. then-Starboard Marina. To conkilled in a one-car wreck on the Presented by the Southeastern nect with the boating community, way to school one morning in Chapter of the IAEE, it takes they joined Lake Lanier Sailing March 2002. “She had been place on the last Monday in AuClub, and becoming regulars with homecoming queen, was on the gust and is always a sell-out. “We the clubs programs and activities. honor roll, and she was looking had former Atlanta Falcons’ MorTheir three kids, Jesse, Jenny forward to graduation,” Josie ton Anderson play the event for and Lacey, participated in youth said. “I still tear up when I talk sailing and Josie and Butch conabout her. There’s no way to denected with the close-knit boating scribe how much losing a child community. hurts your heart, deep down.”

Google has awarded a The Pop Stop story The day Jenny died, class$100,000 grant to support ChatFour years later Pop Stop Bait, mates, faculty and staff estabtahoochee Riverkeeper’s (CRK) Tackle and Fuel on Jim Crow technology and education procame up for sale. The house lograms in Douglas County, cated behind the store was part of specifically along Aneewakee the purchase, so they bought the and Sweetwater Creeks. store and moved. For many peoWater quality in the Chattaple around Lake Lanier, Pop Stop hoochee River watershed has has become synonymous with the significantly improved during Meltons. the last 20 years, but many sec“It was the perfect time for tions of the river, including Josie to leave her office administhose downstream of Atlanta, trator job and run the store,” are negatively affected by Butch said. “The kids were teens stormwater runoff carrying litter and we were really getting inand sewage spills. volved in the community. The “By applying a combination store was, at that time, the only of technology and educational place in the area to buy a gallon tools we can have a tremendous of milk or a bag of ice.” impact on water quality in the Butch Melton with his car promotJosie augmented inventory river and the community’s uning the Jenny Melton Foundation. with fresh home-made sand-

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three years,” he said. “The tournament brings in golfers from all the states the IAEE Southeast Chapter serves, including the Carolinas, parts of Florida, plus Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.”

The tournament is the foundation’s major fund-raising event, but it also accepts direct donations from individuals and corporations. Since 2002, the Jenny Melton Scholarship Foundation has been administered by the North Georgia Community Foundation.

Funds for community “The North Georgia Community Foundation enjoys working with people who want to invest in the lives of others,” said Michelle Prater, North Georgia Community Foundation president and CEO. “Butch and Josie Melton have been fundholders at NGCF since 2002 when they established the Jenny Melton Scholarship Fund in memory of their daughter. The scholarships have been able to serve as a vessel for the Meltons to continue Jenny’s legacy and also support students in furthering

their education. We admire the Melton’s giving spirit and passion and we appreciate this opportunity to work with them.”

Scholarships have been given to high school seniors at West Hall and Flowery Branch High School, and recently expanded to include a scholarship for a student at Cherokee Bluff, where the Melton’s granddaughter attends.

The Melton Foundation also awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of a member of the Southeastern Chapter of the International Association of Exhibits and Exhibitions.

For Butch and Josie, the outpouring of community support has been amazing and overwhelming.

“This has been a living testament, not only to how much the community cares about its own, but also to the ways that Jenny continues to touch people’s lives,” Josie said. “Our family is so grateful for all the support and love that we still feel. It continues to be a humbling experience, and frankly it helps us heal.”

Google awards grant to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper derstanding of the threats facing this precious resource. Together, we can ensure that public health is protected and so is the habitat for countless fish and wildlife,” said Jason Ulseth, Riverkeeper.

Funding from this grant will support multiple water quality monitoring sites along Anneewakee and Sweetwater Creeks as part of CRK’s Neighborhood Water Watch and Chattahoochee Aquatic Sensor System Integrated programs.

Google’s funding will also support the installation of two “Litter Gitter” in-stream trash collectors, which will capture garbage as it floats down the tributaries and before it reaches the mainstem of the river.

“Since the Chattahoochee River runs right through our backyard, Google has been a longstanding community partner of CRK. The innovative work they do to ensure the River and its tributaries remain pristine and healthy is impressive,” said Russell Bonds, Google’s data center facility manager.

“We’re proud that this grant will assist CRK to continue their efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean through their water monitoring, debris removal and education.”

The grant will be delivered through Tides Foundation, on the recommendation of Google Data Centers Grants.

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Lakeside Calendar March 2020 n Mar. 6, 7 – 9th Annual Folk to Fine Arts Festival features folk and fine art including painting, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, fabric and more. Located in downtown at the Commerce Civic Center, 110 State St., Commerce.

Info: folk-finearts.com; 706-335-6417. n Mar. 6, May 2 – AgentX Rocks Wild Wing Café, 9:30 p.m., at 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville. Info: 770-536-9177. n Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31 – Live Music + Bingo at 37 Main Gainesville at 212 Spring Street SW, Gainesville. Music and prizes. Times: Mar. 10, 17, 24, 7-10 p.m.; Mar. 31, 6-9 p.m. Info: 678696-8829. n Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 – Trivia Thursdays at Downtown Drafts, 115 Bradford St., Gainesville. Free. Info: 678-943-2165. n Mar. 15 – 15th Annual Color/Holi Festival – Sewa Holi 2020, 1-10 p.m., at Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming.

Info: cummingfair.net; 770-781-3491. n Mar. 18 – Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-noon, at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville.

GFUMC Preschool’s Spring Auction is its only fundraiser for the year. Photos and artwork created by each child will be for sale. The highlight is the student performances: 9:45 a.m., 2-years; 10:15, 3 years; 10:45 a.m. PreKs. Info: 770-534-0409. n Mar. 20, May 16 – The Band Lovett at Wild Wing Café, 9:30 p.m., at 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. Info: 770-536-9177. n Mar. 21 – An Evening of Worship with Michael Combs, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at The Venue at Friendship Springs, 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd., Flowery Branch. Combs, an award-winning singer of gospel, winning both the 2018

AGM Award for Music Video of the Year for “Good Versus Evil” and the 2019 AGM Award for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year.

Info: Eventbrite.com; 770-535-6330.

Brenau University n Thru Mar. 12 – Exhibition: House and Universe: Margaret Evangeline brings works from the university’s permanent collection and from the artist’s own studio displayed in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery. Free. n Thru Mar. 12 – Exhibit: Idiosyncratic Perspectives: Works by Brenau faculty, displayed in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery. Free. n Mar. 13 – Opera Workshop: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. The workshop, directed by Jan Grissom and assisted by Ben Leaptrott, will present Brenau vocalists in the popular story by David Betz. Tickets: $5. n Mar. 17 – Vocal Chamber Ensemble: If Music Be The Food of Love, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at John S. Burd Center Atrium, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. The Brenau University Vocal Chamber Ensemble, directed by Bobby Ivey, will perform a variety of choral selections. n Mar. 31 – Jazz Week Performance, 2-3 p.m., at the Tea Room, 630 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Director Tamika Sterrs-Howard will hold a lecture and Jazz Café in celebration of Jazz Week. Free. n Thru May 7 – Exhibit: L.A. Stories, featuring works by a variety of West Coast artists, displayed in John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery.

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Buford Community Center n Mar. 7 – Chloe Agnew: Live in Concert performs at 8 p.m. Chloe, a singer, songwriter and actress from Dublin, Ireland, gained fame for her part as one of the original members of the music group, Celtic Woman. Tickets: $30-$35.

Info: bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Chateau Elan Winery n Mar. 18, 25 – unWINEd Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m., at 100 Tour De France, Braselton. It’s back. Come out for $15 Happy Hour. Receive 15 percent of all wine and retail from 6-8 p.m. and six preselected tastings for $15. Get 10 percent off your dinner at Marc for unWINEd attendees. Drop in, no tickets required.

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Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater n Mar. 20-22 – “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” presented at 7 p.m., Mar. 20-21; 2 p.m., Mar. 22. Tickets: $10/$14. n Mar. 28 – Still Standing (Tribute to Elton), 7:30-10 p.m. Band members include Ben Frey, Loyd Flowers, Mike Maddox, Erich Berger.

Info: www.hollytheater.com.

Gainesville Theater Alliance n Mar. 24 – Free Stage Tour – The Arabian Nights, 6-7 p.m., at Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood. Free.

Info: https://blog.ung.edu/gta/performances.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n Mar. 28 – Cornell Gunters Coasters Drifters & Platters, 7 p.m. Tickets: $40 (Level 1); $30 (Level 2).

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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n Mar. 2-8 – Lorax Craft Week, enjoy a Dr. Seuss Lorax craft. n Mar. 3 – Educational Workshop: Pinnacle

Bank “Financial Literacy!” Sign up to take part in this education workshop where Pinnacle Bank will teach kids the importance of saving and along with basic money principles. Must pre-register. Space is limited. Time: 1-2 p.m. n Mar. 9-15 – Rainbow Craft Week, make a craft using all the colors of the rainbow. n Mar. 14 – Super Magical Breakfast, 8:309:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased by Mar. 11. Come to INK dressed in your favorite superhero or princes costume and meet 10 characters while enjoying breakfast, crafts and playing in the museum. Admission: Member Adult ticket, free; member child ticket, $6; GM adult ticket, $9; GM child ticket, $15. n Mar. 16-22 – Shamrock Craft Week, create own shamrock craft to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. n Mar. 23-29 – Basketball Craft Week, shoot some hoops with a basketball craft.

Info: www.inkfun.org Northeast Georgia History Center n Mar. 5 – Lunch & Learn: Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low, noon-12:45 p.m. Meet the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low (or “Daisy”) during this event Daisy will tell the story of how she founded the Girl Scouts, stories from her childhood, her experiences around the world and more. n Mar. 8 – Family Day: Women’s Work, 1-4 p.m. In conjunction with National Women’s History Month the History Center take a special look at the role of women over the last 300 years. Hands-on activities and living history interpretation will bring the work of women and the path toward equality. n Mar. 10 – Forum: Lost Towns of North See Calendar, page 54

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Children’s Garden grand opening celebrates first weekend of spring

By Jane Harrison Those who have already sneaked a peek at the whimsical fairy houses, castle and tooting miniature trains at the new Ada Mae Pass Ivester’s Children’s Garden found a bright spot during the dreary winter. The 2½ acre addition to the Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden has been open since fall but will burst into bloom this month with a grand opening.

The enchanting garden was complete last October, but rather than host a celebration just before winter’s quiet months, garden officials decided to postpone the opening ceremony. Set for March 20-21, the first weekend of spring, festivities include a preview for garden members and fun for all.

Expect colorful greetings from viburnums, native azaleas, magnolias and perhaps a thousand daffodils plus a few surprises in a special space where children can build forts, hideout in shrub tunnels, and explore carnivorous plants. “I look forward to the new dynamic of kids engaged in a new garden space – playing, laughing and learning in a beautiful setting with friends, parents and grandparents, said Mildred Fockele, di-

rector of the Gainesville Garden since its 2015 opening.

“The sounds of laughter and squeals of delight will waft over the entire garden as children check out this wonderful new setting,” said Mary Pat Matheson, the Garden’s President/CEO. “Families are just going to love this new addition.”

Fockele and garden staff have been nurturing some of the garden newcomers for five to seven years, growing them from seed or cuttings. The winding walkway to the right of garden’s signature pond will “pop with colors,” she said, “really bright yellow, pink, orange blooms with large flower heads.” Dwarf plants around the miniature train tracks bear fun names that children will love: Mini Mouse magnolias, North Pole arborvitae, and Munchkin varieties. Intricate weeping plants drape tendrils into a chase maze.

A switchback of shrubs, eventually topping 3½ feet, form a tunnel.

Both children and adults may marvel at unusual sprouts like Beaked Hazelnuts that the garden’s Asian plant expert grew from seed from a Japanese garden. Fockele expects “kids will stop and take a look at it and say,

‘that doesn’t look like a normal plant.’ ” Indeed, the immature fruit seems to sport a green beak that spurs the question: plant or animal? “It will be interesting for kids to see” when it emerges next fall, Fockele said. Carnivorous plants in bog bowls might stir up some curiosity into a sphere that seems to straddle plant and animal kingdoms.

The new space is not just about plants. Children may listen to a story by the pond, learn fun facts about nature at a discovery station or make a craft to take home. Budding architects and engineers can create fortresses in Build-a-Fort. They can romp and ramble in The Lawn Labyrinth and reach new heights in the Treehouse and Rock Climb.

What’s a children’s garden without fairies? A boardwalk winds through tall grasses to the Fairy Forest, home to fairy villages, enchanted tree stumps, and castle and fairy rings connected by the Train Garden. Desmond the Dragon, a friendly creature, hides behind the pond where giant frog plant sculptures stand sentry.

The children’s garden is named in honor of Ada Mae Pass Ivester, avid gardener, community

supporter and mother of Doug Ivester, a former Coca-Cola executive who grew up in Gainesville’s New Holland community. The garden’s amphitheater is named for Ivester and his wife, Kay. The family matriarch still lives in Gainesville, where she continues to dig in the dirt. “She’s a real dynamo,” Fockele said. She recalled the children’s garden PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE namesake flipBrilliant windmills scattered across the Children’s ping through cell Garden are about the only colors for now. But by phone photos of spring the new section will be filled with blooming her plants during flowers, shrubs and trees. a recent visit and later dropping off hibiscus seeds There is a picture of me watering and succulent off-sets. The chilpansies when I was four years dren’s garden is “a great way to old. Luckily, I have been able to recognize her,” Fockele said. pursue it as a career,” she said.

The Gainesville garden direcThat career started at Agnes tor’s personal history is also Scott College in Atlanta where deep-rooted in childhood. “I used she worked in the greenhouse. A to garden with my grandmother.

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Outdoor Activity Calendar Grounded pursuits n Elachee Birding Hike, Gainesville. 3-mile hike on Lake Loop of Chicopee Trails to view migrating and native birds, 8 a.m. March 7, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. No hike in rain. Best for individuals and families with children age 12 and older. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Run Your Tails off 5K, Sugar Hill. 8: 30 a.m. March 7, Downtown Sugar Hill, 5039 W. Broad St. $30-$35. www.fivestarntp.com. n Southern Cross Ultra Gravel Grind Bicycle Race, Dahlonega. 55-mile bicycle race mainly on gravel, some grass, and possibly single track with two sustained climbs and highspeed descents, 10 a.m. March 7, Montaluce Winery, 946 Via Montaluce. No race day registration. $100. www.mountaingoatadventures. com., lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 7:30-9 p.m. March 9, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yard Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. 706754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Elachee Science Night, Gainesville. Georgia ornithologist Georgann Schmalz presents program on hawks, falcons, eagles and other raptors, buffet open 5:30 p.m., program 6:30-8 p.m. March 10, The Loft at Scott’s Downtown, 131 Bradford St. SW. Dinner/program $29.95; program only $5. Recommended for adults. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Pi Day Pi K/5K, Buford. 5K/1.95K, 8 a.m.

March 14, 395 E. Main St. $27-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Shamrock Shuffle 1-Mile Fun Run/5K, Gainesville. 8:45/9 a.m. March 14, Laurel Park,

3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. $15-$25. www.runnersfit.com. n Dempsey Dash 1K/5K, Gainesville. 9 a.m.

March 14, Brenau University Amphitheatre, 102 Prior St. $15-$20 www.runnersfit.com. n Crow Calling 5K/Fun Run, Cleveland.

3/3:45 p.m. March 15, Mossy Creek Methodist Church, 2154 Post Rd. $18-$20. www.active.com. n Wine Highway Week, Georgia Wineries.

Participating Northeast Georgia wineries offer tastings, food, entertainment and more, 12-5 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 12:30-5 p.m.

Sun., 1-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. March 20-29. $50 passport available at first winery visited. www.georgiawine.com.

n Children’s Garden Grand Opening, Gainesville. Opening of Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children’s Garden with special programming, face painting, music, photos with Tree Man and more, member preview 3-6 p.m. March 20, activities for members and non-members 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Dawson County Run/Rollathon, Dawsonville. 5K footrace followed by rollathon on scooters, bikes, skates, or other non-motorized wheels, 6:15/6:30 p.m. March 20, 28 Main St.

$25. www.fivestarntp.com. n Run for the Rescues 5K/1-Mile, Suwanee.

8/9:15 a.m. March 21, Parkside Elementary School, 685 Mercer St. $15-$25. www. runnersfit.com. n Spring Foliage Fest, Jefferson. Live music, food, crafts, plant and tree sales, 5K, plus special guest Walter Reeves, renowned Georgia plant expert, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21, 5K 9 a.m. Jefferson City Park, 147 Athens St. www.cityofjeffersonga.com. n Raptor Fest, Gainesville. Popular program featuring live bird and animal encounters, guest speakers, and entertainment, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

March 21, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $10 ages 2 and older, $5 Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770-5351976. n Gold on the Greenway, Gainesville. Live music and beer garden featuring John Driskill Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band and local artist Allen Nivens, 3 p.m. March 21, Midtown Greenway Park, 682 Grove St. $25, $100 family of five. n The Great Cookie Chase 5K, Dawsonville.

2 p.m. March 22, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $30-$35. www.fivestarntp.com. n Chamber Chase 5K/2-Mile Walk, Gainesville. 6/6:10 p.m. March 26, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $30-$35. www.runnersfit.com. n Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville. Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations, 7:45-9:45 p.m. March 28, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. For adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger; free to Elachee members. Regis-

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ter in advance, 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. n Mutts on Main, Gaineville. Pet expo with fashion shows, contests, adoptions microchipping, music, vendors and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 28, 201 Main St.. www.gainesville.org. n Remarkable Women of Georgia, Sautee Nacoochee. Lecture by Sara Martin Hines, author of Remarkable Georgia Women, tour of mansion by remarkable women of the historic home, lecture 11 a.m., open house, noon-1:30 p.m. March 28, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17. Lecture is free.Tour $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 youth, free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville. Egg hunts, bounce houses, face painting, Easter Bunny pictures, and other activities, 2 p.m. age 3 and younger, plus ages 8-10; 2:45 p.m. ages 4-7, March 29, Midtown Greenway, 682 Grove St. www.gainesville.org.

Ongoing n Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1st and 3rd Saturdays through April 18, 5310 Railroad Ave. www.flowerybranchfarmersmarket.com. n Farm Animal Fun Days/Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee Nacoochee. Learn about livestock kept at historic farm and about Native Americans featured in author’s “Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28, April 11, May 23, June 27, July 4, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17. $6, free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n First Visit Tour, Helen. Van tour to covered See Outdoors, page 54

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

• Instructors: America’s Boating Club Atlanta • When/Where: Lake Lanier: Mar. 14, May 9, Jun. 20, Aug. 15. Lake Allatoona: Jul. 25. Class runs from 8:15 am – 5:15 pm.

• Cost: $25 per student; optional reference text and CD - additional $25 • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification - USCGA • Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

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

• When: Mar. 21, Apr. 25, May 23, Jun. 27, Jul. 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 26, Oct. 17 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $30.

• Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Chuck Kelemen, 770-714-0888.

• Information/registration: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-09. Pre-registration required. Info: Jorge Bartra Sr., jbart007@fiu.edu or 470-350-7592.

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

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

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

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, on-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, 770-3120989.

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

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

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

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

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

• Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers, lifeguard training.

• Splash Aquatic Club: Competitive swimming groups for Rookie (age 4) through Masters (age 18 and older to improve fitness, develop better technique, or train for competition.

Cumming Aquatic Center • Location: 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming • Information/registration: (770) 781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com (register online) • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program ranges from toddler-age in Parent Child Aquatics Program to teens and adults in Learn to Swim and Adult Aquatics Program. Private or semiprivate lessons available. Fees and schedules vary. Competitive swimming and diving programs, Masters Swim Team also available. Lifeguard certification offered.

Brenau University • Location: Brenau Fitness Center, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville • Information/registration: www.brenautigers.com, Blaire Bachman, (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu.

• Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older.

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus • Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: https://ce.ung.edu/wconnect/ace/, (678) 717-2377 • Swim lessons: For ages 3 (must be potty trained) and older range from introduction to water skills to swimming and skill proficiency. Check website for dates.

Georgia Mountain YMCA • Location: 2455 Howard Rd., Gainesville • Information/registration: http://www.hallcountyymca.org/jawalters/programs/youth-swimming-lessons/, 770-297-9622 • Swim lessons: For all ages and levels, parent-child swim, Masters Swim Program, water fitness, water safety, life guard certification. Fees and times vary.

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America’s Boating Club/Atlanta, formerly known as the Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron, held its Change of Watch new officer installation last month. The group also gave out annual awards: TJ Convery received the Nelle B. Moon award. Meredith Randall was awarded the Troncalli Trophy. Margaret Sherrod received the Commander’s Award. New officers are, from left: Donna Odum, secretary; Judy Marcopulos, administrative officer; Ken Odum, education officer; Rhodes Lee, executive officer; John Reichmann, treasurer; and Dave Fuller, commander. America’s Boating Club Atlanta sponsors social boating events and offers a full selection of boating classes, including its Basic Boating Safety. Membership to the organization is open to the public. More info: wwwatlantasbaotingclub.com or call 770 734-6412.

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Getting ready for spring: Prune and feed your plants Gardening in March can be tricky. The weather isn’t quite spring, but the risk of a quick cold front or a few days of running rain showers can put a damper on getting out into your yard.

On a sunny day, it’s time to prune your shrubs, except for spring-bloomers, such as yellow bells/Forsythia, azaleas, flowering quince and some varieties of viburnum and hydrangeas. Those set their buds on last year’s growth, so if you prune now, your taking away your flowery show.

Pruning is not hedging. Pruning involves removing limbs and branches at varying lengths to open the plant to more sunlight and air circulation.

You’ve probably seen the results of hedging: shearing off all the branches to create a boxed- or ball-shaped plant. This is generally harmful to shrubs, because this type of trimming blocks light from the center of the plant, discourages growth close to the main trunks or stems, and encourages disease.

As you drive around this month, pay attention to the Forsythia. How many bright-yellow

For any pruning, first remove any dead or non-productive Pamela A. branches. if they are diseased, Keene discard of them properly. Selectively cut out overgrown branches Curb to open up the centers of the trees Appeal or shrubs and allow more light to reach this part of the plants.

Once the weather warms toward the end of the month, feed your landscape. Yes, those trees n MORE INFO: Email: and shrubs need fertilizer to pam@pamelakeene.com thrive. The best time is when the plants are actively growing, and once they’ve been pruned fertilboxy forms do you see in peoizer will stimulate good leaf and ple’s yards? Then see if you can branch production. spot the graceful drooping form The best choice is 10-10-10, of an un-trimmed Forsythia available in bags from box retailspreading its delicate branches.

You can prune evergreens like ers and area nurseries. It’s not expensive and provides a broad wax myrtles, yaupon and some hollies, juniper and yew. A rehab spectrum of nutrients. As a genpruning – removing less than one- eral-purpose fertilizer, it will benthird of the growth – can be done efit 90 percent of the plants, trees and shrubs in your landscape. on camellias to stimulate new growth and more prolific flower- You’ll find the numbers on the front of the bag; follow the ining next winter.

If you’ve not done so already, structions for proper application give roses a strong pruning. From rates.

Upcoming events knock-outs to shrub roses – yes, Check out Raptor Fest on Satand even long-stemmed hybrid teas – pruning them back to leave urday, March 21, at Elachee Nature Center. It’s a chance to get them 12 to 18 inches above the close to some of the most magnifground is perfectly fine.

icent birds in the country, from eagles to owls and everything in between. Area experts bring birds of prey from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for live bird shows and demonstrations.

More info: www.elachee.org.

Hall County Garden Expo, presented by the Hall County Master Gardeners and the Hall County UGA Extension, brings together dozens on plant and garden vendors on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, at CREDIT PIXABAY Chicopee Woods An example of artful plant shaping.

Agricultural Center on Calvary Church Road. and Growing Wild Things in a Free gardening seminars on Polite Neighborhood at 1 p.m..

Friday are Creating a Backyard Admission is $2 per adult. More Wildlife Sanctuary at 11 a.m.; information: www.hallmastergarHow to Keep Rainwater Where It deners.com.

Falls at 1 p.m.. Saturday’s semiPamela A. Keene is senior nars are Japanese Maples and writer for Lakeside News and a Pruning Techniques at 11 a.m., Hall County Master Gardener.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info

n AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.20 (Dock will stay open later if demand warrants.)

On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking.

n BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies.

Store hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Closed Mon.-Fri. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.09; $2.99 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Tues.; Closed Wed./Thurs.)

Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work and yacht repair.Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing.

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

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $3.99 (Dock open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.)

On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare.

Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats,

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $3.95 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

n HARBOR LANDING Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips: Houseboats only. 18x60, 22x80 Types of fuel: Diesel, non ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.40 non-ethanol, $3.59 diesel (Last call at dock is 4 p.m.)

On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville, daily pontoon boat rentals (no overnights). Luxury houseboat program. Call for details.

n HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock—8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $3.79 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

n HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30-6 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun.) Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20): $4.19 premium; $4.19 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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n HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’

n LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days week Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up

to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.19 regular; $3.49 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: Bath house facility with individual private units. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat. PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips-gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out,

n PORT OF INDECISION MARINA Hours of operation: Store temporarily closed due to construction; will reopen in the Spring.

Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Store: Yes (temporarily closed for construction) Types of slips available: 14x32, 14x36, (spring 2020, 254 units, up to 40’), all covered Types of fuel: Premium, non ethanol.

Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) Closed due to construction; will reopen in the Spring On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville

n PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office,9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: Store/Dock hours:9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.)

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.19 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals.

n SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.Mon.; Closed Tuesday Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/15/20) $4.19 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

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

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

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

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Mon - Thu & Sun 11 a.m. 9 p.m.; Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

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

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com.

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

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/outdoor flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

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

and dancing all night long. Take out available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153.

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

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

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

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

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

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy.,

Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

Smokey Q BBQ - Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pork and Chicken Tacos and more! Sun., Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Closed Mon. Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming. A-3, 770 910-4961.

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

B-3, 770-945-8787.

Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Canbreakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol- noli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheeselowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., cake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, BuItalian ford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with Mexican mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Offering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, seand more. Also available: our famous rice balls lection of combination platters and more. 4965 -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am 6871. to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 Oriental 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price 678-288-9050. appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 5- a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; 9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. Bof Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Bu- 4, 770-945-3350. ford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

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Raise a pint; the brewery that has a 9,000 year lease Beginning this month, Lakeside is introducing a new column: “For the Love of Beer.” Written by husband and wife team Michael and Sali Duling, the column will focus on all aspects of the third most consumed beverage in the world (behind water and tea). Here is their first column: It is Saint Patrick’s Day! Give or take a few days. Time to don some green, gather friends and raise a pint of Guinness! Ah the dark stuff, that many only drink one time a year. But why? It’s dark, it’s too thick, it has too much alcohol or too many calories – those are the common reasons. Why then, are over 10 million glasses of Guinness served daily around the world?

Guinness is generally misunderstood, as are most stouts when someone is looking for a “beer.”

The Guinness that we find today actually came to be in 1959 and is called Guinness Draught. It is not a lager, which is what Bud Light is for. It is not a pilsner. Think Miller Light. Guinness Draught is a stout, a beer family that utilizes roasted malts and other grains to get its dark color and bolder flavor profile. It does not cause extra calories or alcohol levels as some

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assume. Guinness actually has the same alcohol by volume (ABV) as Bud Light, 4.2%. As for calories, Guinness comes in at 128, Bud Light at 110 and Miller light at 96, skim milk at 126. Yes, you read that correctly, Guinness has two more calories than the same amount of skim milk. So put aside those weight gain concerns and enjoy that glass.

Now that those myths are gone, let us pour a Guinness!

Pouring a draft Guinness the proper way is an art, but today we are going to concentrate on the can. When you first open that can you will hear a hiss and some unique gurgling, that is the nitrogen widget that Guinness pioneered in the 1950s. “The world famous Guinness widget uses an ingenious nitrogen filled capsule that surges with bubbles when the ring pull is opened – replicating

the Draught experience in a can,” the company says on its website.

The nitrogen gives Guinness that creamy head, the signature and rich taste without the calories. As you fill your glass from the can, you will see the cascading nitrogen bubbles that are creating that distinct foamy head. Guinness only puts the widget in the can these days; the bottle does not have it. Guinness has changed the bottle with the idea of being able to drink it straight from the bottle with no glass needed.

Arthur Guinness started brewing beer at Saint James Gate in 1759, by signing a 9,000-year lease! You read that right, 9,000 years! Now that is some confidence. Arthur Guinness knew he could make an extraordinary beer, so in 1799 he stopped brewing ales and focused on brewing porter, a black beer from London.

Porters and stouts are two styles that are intermingled quite often.

Guinness started as a porter but is now called a stout, or a “stout porte.”

Guinness has a distinctively different flavor, so do not expect a common beer taste, this is extraordinary.

On the nose, Guinness has a

sweetness with the malt flavors breaking through just a touch. As for the taste? Guinness has many flavors going on; stouts have a more complex taste profile than most beer. Guinness is a good balance between the sweet malt and the bitter hops to form a pleasant taste. Did you catch the flavor notes of coffee and chocolate? How about the roasted grains giving it a bit of a toasty taste? The creamy texture will throw you a bit, if you are not expecting it, but it is all part of the charm of a wee pint of the dark stuff!

For an even more unique experience, try it at room temperature!

It is a different beer. This is why many people serve it at temperatures from 45-65. Caution! When you open a can at room temperature have a glass ready, the nitrogen releases with a vengeance and the beer will be coming out whether you want it to or not. You will find that stouts generally are at their best in these temperatures.

The flavors are smoother and very easy drinking. Ice-cold Guinness can be a little bit harsh when it delivers its flavors. Kind of like a bull in a china shop. At room temperature, the flavors in-

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troduce themselves, as if you are on a first date. The slight bitterness from the hops is still there at the finish, but a good bit tamer. At room temperature, that bitterness just begs you for another sip, and then another after that. The bitterness is no more than a beer that you may be used to, but it will be a little different with the roasted flavors mixed in.

You may have guessed that we are fans of Guinness. When we first met at a local Irish pub. I fell in love as Sali turned away from the bar with a glass of Guinness in her hand, the bartender brought mine a moment later. Four years later, we were engaged in Arthur’s private bar at the Guinness Brewery at St James’s Gate in Dublin. Both of us having Irish heritage does not hurt!

So this St Patrick’s Day, have a Guinness, or two. Close your eyes and focus on the flavors, you may just find more in that pint than you had previously realized.

Sláinte! (a popular toast in Gaelic meaning health).

Michael works around Lake Lanier and Sali is a contract negotiator in the data industry. They can be reached at lakesidenews@mindspring.com.

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Spring home maintenance tips to get your home in shape Spring is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about getting your home in tip top shape and out of those winter blues. We all know about spring cleaning basics, such as dusting, cleaning carpets, etc., but there are lots of other things you can do to help your home run more efficiently and look better.

Declutter and donate Spring is a great time of year to go through closets and storage spaces to get rid of things you don’t need or want. If the items are still in good shape, consider donating them so that someone else can enjoy them. Even if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of a yard sale, there are many consignment and thrift stores in the area, or you might consider donating to shelters, the Salvation Army, or Goodwill. Especially after the holidays, we tend to accumulate more than we need, so now is also a great time to go through and donate gifts that you may never wear or use so they don’t just end up in the back of a closet.

Check gutters, roof and siding As soon as the air gets a little warmer, it’s a good time to evaluate shingles on your roof to see if

maybe the whole house. If the whole house needs a coat, and Sara you don’t love the color, now is a Bagwell great time to change it up and give your home new life with a Design & new color. While thinking about Remodel the exterior is important, make sure you don’t neglect the interior. Spring is perfect for updating the interior paint and/or colors in your home, too. If you’re not sure nMORE INFO: about what colors to use, talk tracytesmerremodeling.com with a designer or local paint professional for some help. any are missing or damaged. If Clean up outdoors, landscaping you do find areas that need repair, After all of the heavy rain hire a professional to help out, but we’ve been getting this winter, make sure you check references. your yard will be in need of some Hire someone you trust.

TLC when warmer weather gets After all of the rain this year, here. Check the backfill around it’s also a good time to check your home, make sure landscapyour gutters to make sure they are ing against your home is at the free of debris and allowing water correct height and sloped away to flow freely. Check the siding of from the structure. This will help your home for any areas that may prevent issues with your foundaneed repair. If everything looks tion, including your basement or fine, pressure washing your sidcrawlspace. If you feel overing will freshen it up and can help whelmed by the amount of work make your home look new again. your yard needs, look into hiring Paint a local landscaping business. The After pressure washing the ex- hardest part of most jobs is getterior of your home, you may reting started, so they can help take alize that it’s time to freshen up that stress away. In addition to your exterior paint. Maybe just your yard, be sure to clean up the trim needs to be painted, or other outdoor living areas, such

Make sure the outside of your home and yard are ready for summer.

as patios, decks, and pools. This will ensure those areas are ready for your use both now and all throughout the summer months.

If you don’t have any outdoor living areas but have always wanted one, call a local design/build firm to help visualize and create the space for you.

Service HVAC units One of the big things we recommend homeowners do in the spring is have their HVAC units serviced. Not only is changing the filter regularly important, but now is also the time to have a service company come out to evaluate and clean your unit before summer months take their toll. Regular maintenance on both

inside and outside units will help them run smoothly and efficiently, which in turn can help extend the lives of the units.

If the thought of spring cleaning and home maintenance overwhelms you, use this column as a starting guide. If you aren’t able or don’t have the time to do the work yourself, there are lots of local experts in the area who can help you out. Remember, getting your home is shape now will help you enjoy it longer and will allow you more time to get out and enjoy the warmer weather come summer!

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BONUS TRAVEL COLUMN

Ancient worlds: Egypt, Jordan and Jerusalem Lakeside Senior Reporter Pam Keene and her husband Rick Fulgham spent three weeks in the Middle East recently. They visited Palestine, Israel, Egypt and Jordan. Here is the second of her two reports.

By Pamela A. Keene The lure of our trip to the Middle East was enhanced by the opportunity to spend time in Egypt.

I had traveled there about 20 years ago, but wasn’t able to spend more than a day in Cairo.

Our travel company, Overseas Adventure Travel, is known for immersing its travelers in local culture; we found there was much to learn about Egypt. Transporting us from the Mediterranean through the 120-mile canal gave us a close-up view of the sandy land that flanks it. Occasional monuments and bits of low-growing plants, along with a few glimpses of military tanks, broke up the otherwise desolate landscape.

As we traversed the Suez Canal, we learned that America’s symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, was first offered to the Egyptians for the Suez that connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. According to diaries kept by Lady Liberty’s creator Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, he was inspired by the Sphinx and the pyramids; he envisioned the statute to stand at the mouth of the Suez Canal. Egypt rejected the statue saying it was too oldfashioned.

Our motor coach journey into Cairo provided more insight into the Egyptian culture. In 2011, tourism drastically fell off in this part of the world, but particularly in Egypt. As a result, the country now works hard to promote safety

and security for visitors.

Feeling secure Plain-clothes tourism police rode in the front seats of each coach. We traveled on superhighways in a four-coach caravan, protected by a lead truck, four side trucks and a follow-up truck with armed guards. While it may have been unsettling, we were grateful to know that our host country was serious about our safety.

Our day included plenty of time to roam the pyramids and venture down into their narrow passages and learn about these ancient burial sites. Nearby we had access to the Sphinx, surprisingly much smaller than photographs depict. As with many tourism spots around the world, the area was filled with vendor tents and wandering hawkers selling trinkets.

After a short flight, we spent the next two days in Luxor along the Nile. Known for The Valley of the Kings, a cluster of mountainside tombs of some of Egypt’s greatest rulers, the setting was misleading. No pyramids, just openings dotting the sides of the hills along a sandy road.

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Jerusalem’s skyline reveals both ancient treasures and modern sky scrapers.

What we found beyond the concrete openings was eye-popping: long passageways ornamented with ancient paintings and hieroglyphics with colors as bright and clear as the day they were completed. Some opened up to massive rooms, again adorned on the ceiling and walls with colorful lettering and images. Nonflash photos were allowed with a special pass.

The Valley of the Kings is home to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, discovered in 1922 by British Egyptologist Howard Carter. Recently restored, the interior took our breath away. The colorfully painted slightly descending passageway took us into to the burial chamber where a gold sarcophagus of the young

A classic view of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. In reality, the Sphinx is considerably smaller than the Pyramids.

flooded the internet, and I was proud that we had been there just before the unveiling.

Massive monuments Our time in Luxor included Throughout the journey, people visits to Luxor Temple and Kargreeted us with friendly smiles. nak Temple, both tributes to Egypt’s great rulers. Never have I seen such massive monuments and structures, many still standing from those ancient times.

From Egypt, our journey took us to Jordan for three highlights: The Dead Sea, the River Jordan, and Petra.

Yes, you really do float in the At the Karnak temple, an Egypt- Dead Sea. Because of the high ian man rests against a column in salt content of the water, floating the sunlight. on your back is the only way to king was on display. Here, no enjoy it. Helpers line the rocky photos were allowed. shore to assist tourists in taking About two weeks after we arthe plunge, but by the time you’re rived home, we found out why. waist-deep, your feet are floating Artisans still create mosaics that The formal event to showcase the up. You have no choice but to lay Jordan is known for. It’s an ancient restoration to the media happened back and enjoy. artform that decorates many 10 days after we left.

Photographs homes and temples.

See Middle East, page 51 A row of rams-headed sandstone sphinxes adorn an open courtyard.

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• Middle East Continued from Page 50

We visited the River Jordan on the Jordanian side, but directly across the water the Israelis have built a complex that attracts people from around the world to be self-baptized in the same place that John baptized Jesus at the start of his ministry. The area is peaceful, but crowded, with Christians and Muslims separated by only a narrow strip of water.

From the photos, you’d think that the 140-foot tall Petra Treasury carved into the side of a sandstone mountain was a short walk from the modern town. It’s really about 2.5 miles through tall sandstone canyons along a narrow path, where you’re tantalized along the way with remains of other carvings, caves and monuments.

When the Treasury came into sight, we rushed to see it, spending more than an hour gazing at the marvel that has survived more than 2,000 years. Rick hiked to the monastery at the top of the mountain, even more ornate and well-preserved than the Treasury.

The final part of our Middle Eastern journey took us to Jerusalem and visits to the Old City. The Western Wall, formerly known as the Wailing Wall, was crowded, even on a cold winter

steps of Jesus the day of his crucifixion on Golgotha. Several groups of pilgrims passed through, chanting and carrying wooden crosses.

Camels, a common sight, provided Sharp contrasts transportation for locals at hisThe Muslim and Jewish quartoric locations. Entrepreneurial natives also sold camel rides to ters of the old city sharply contourists, above and right. trast each other. Shops and

day. Men gathered to pray on the left side; women faced the wall on the right side. Many held worn copies of the Torah, deep in prayer. Others came just to reflect for a reverent moment, some placing scraps of paper into the cracks of the centuries-old blocks.

We toured the old city, divided into four quarters: Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish. In the Christian quarter, we visited the Via Dolorosa, which retraces the

Tourists float in the Dead Sea at the lowest place on earth. The high salt content makes the water extremely buoyant.

vendors lined the streets in the Muslim quarter, selling foods, spices, clothing, and other typical items. The Jewish quarter’s clean streets and reserved shopkeepers signaled a different environment

seats for our flights home from Tel Aviv. Some of our friends back home urged us not to go because of the conflicts in this part of the world, but I’m glad that we took the time to see for ourselves.

Although we didn’t meet as many people along the way – the

Iconic view: The Treasury at Petra is carved into a sandstone cliff. A horse cart in the foreground stands ready to transport tourists through the area, above.

Bundled against the winter cold, Jewish women and children pray at the Western Wall in Old Jerusalem, above. Pilgrims of all faiths visit he Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Old Jerusalem, left.

where residents go about their daily lives.

We reflected on our three weeks once we settled into our

language barrier proved difficult for sustaining conversations – no matter where we were, we were most often greeted with smiles

and friendly faces.

And now that we’ve had a taste of Palestine, Israel, Egypt and Jordan, I’m ready to go back and learn even more about the meeting place of three of the world’s most prominent religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

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• Garden Continued from Page 34 mentor suggested she seek an internship at the nascent Atlanta Botanical Garden, when there was little there besides a double wide trailer and a few sprouts.

She became the garden’s first intern, literally growing up with the botanical garden and accompanying its extension into Gainesville, where she lives. None of her three children picked up a hand spade and seed pack, but Fockele said they all enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking trails.

The nearly 1½ miles of forest trails that spur from the garden’s periphery may be too much for tiny tykes, but little ones might begin a journey of wonderment

• Calendar about the natural world at the fanciful garden created just for them.

Ida Mae Pass Ivester Children’s Garden Grand Opening Celebration When: Member preview 3-6 p.m. March 20. Activities for members and non-members 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21. Open until 6 p.m.

Activities: Special programming, face painting, music, photos with Tree Man and more Where: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Information: www.atlantagb.org, 404888-4760.

• Outdoors Continued from Page 35 bridge, Duke’s Creek, and cottages, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturdays all year, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-8783087, www.gastateparks.org. n Birds of Prey, Dawsonville. Get up close and personal with hawks, owls and falcons indoors, 10:30-11 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Lodge Lobby, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls Rd. $5 parking. 706-265-1969, www.amicalolafallslodge.com. n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Downtown Dawsonville. www.dawson.org. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Satur-

days, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Sunday Tech Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays, North Hall Technology Center, 4075 Nopone Rd. Average speed around 17 mph. velocraig@hotmail.com. n Story Times, Model Train Fun, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-8884760.

See Don Carter State Park Facebook page for park activities.

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Georgia, 7-8 p.m. When the bustle of a city slows, towns dissolve into abandoned buildings or return to the woods and crumble into the North Georgia clay. The remains of numerous towns dot the landscape—pockets of life that were lost to fire or drowned by the water of civic works projects. Author Lisa M. Russell has unearthed the lost towns of Georgia in her latest book and will be sharing their stories. Forum sponsored by Ada Mae Ivester Education Center. Admission: $4; members, free. n Mar. 19 – Lunch & Learn: Civil War Camp, noon-12:45 p.m. Only about 1 percent of a Civil War soldier’s time was spent fighting; the rest was activities like marching, drilling and cooking. See up close and personal the everyday life of Civil War soldiers in camp, including (if you dare) partaking in samples of soldier food prepared over a fire.

Info: www.negahc.com.

Piedmont College n Mar. 1 – Orpheus Men’s Ensemble performs at 4 p.m. in the Conservatory of Music. n Mar. 26 – Piedmont College Singers perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Conservatory of Music. The program will be a part of the group’s spring tour to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. n Thru Mar. 26 – Jared Ragland + Cary Norton: Where You Come From is Gone is on display at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Featuring photographs from both Ragland and Norton.

Info: www.piedmont.edu

School Street Playhouse (formerly Cumming Playhouse) n Mar. 5-29 – “Pippin” performed. Time: Evening, 8 p.m., matinee, 3 p.m.

Info: www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com.

Tannery Row Artist Colony n Mar. 14-May 1 – Spring Juried Art Exhibition 2020 with Opening Reception held 5-8 p.m., Mar. 14.

Info: www.tanneryrowartistcolony.net.

University of North Georgia n Mar. 2 – A Little Night(hawk) Music Series, 7:30 p.m. in the Ed Cabell Theatre Lobby of Gainesville campus, features piano music from the solo, chamber and new works genres that explores the variety of modern music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Info: 678-717-3930. n Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 – Environmental Film Series features feature length and short films about nature and the environment at Oakwood campus.

Info: 706-344-7362.

Voices of North Georgia Presents its 51st Concert Season, 2019-2020 n Mar. 7 – USO Canteen Show presented in Banquet Hall at Gainesville First Baptist Church, 751 Green St., Gainesville, featuring music performed for the troops during the USO tours of the 1940s. Time: 6:30 p.m. Admission: $10-$25, general admission; $10, children up to 12 years. n Apr. 24, 26 – World Praise presented in sanctuary at Gainesville First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. (Apr. 24); 3 p.m. (Apr. 26).

Info: www.voicesofnorthgeorgia.com.

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