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3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com

Vol. 17 Issue 11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Parade of Lights canceled Due to low lake levels and safety concerns, the UYC Maritime Foundation has canceled the 2011 Boat Parade of Lights. Page 38

Chinese delegation visits Nearly 30 Chinese businessmen came to Lake Lanier and Atlanta Marine in late October.

The trip was a precursor to the group’s visit to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show at the end of the month. Page 36

Barber is star in Birmingham Diving into “Corkscrew Turn” at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala. at high speed in a fast car is one of the biggest thrills in racing. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Association news . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Marine crossword puzzle . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page

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A fisherman takes in the colorful fall foliage at Flowery Branch Park in October. While last month has historically been the driest of the year, another one has taken its spot. To find out which month, see Glenn Burn's column, page 24.

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Magical Nights of Light features new twists and adventures is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Phillip Sartain, Roy Crittenden, Tommy Wilkinson, Millie Adcox, Mike Rudderham, Glenn Burns, Bob & Carolyn Wilson, Lisa Beers, Jane Harrison Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas.

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By Pamela A. Keene Seven miles of glittering winter wonderland brings people from throughout the Southeast to Lake Lanier Islands Resort for the 19th Annual Magical Nights of Lights. The event opens on November 18 and continues from 5 to 10 p.m. through January 1.

This year, in addition to millions of sparkling lights painting scenes from the holidays, the show includes several new features: • Night Light Canopy Tours – Four zip lines and a scenic bridge give visitors a new perspective of Magical Nights of Lights. The adventure takes about 30 minutes and is located adjacent to the Holiday Village.

• Magical Nights of Lights Show Tent – Island mascot Bucky Beaver and Jingles the Christmas Elf greet visitors enjoying local marching bands, roving carolers or a production of “I Can’t Wait ‘Til Christmas.” Free entertainment each night.

• Big Screen Nativity Show – Designed to showcase the true meaning of Christmas, this drivein experience has been added to the activities nightly.

Holiday Village continues to be the epicenter of Magical

Nights of Lights with bonfires for roasting marshmallow, vendors selling sweet treats and hot chocolate, a petting zoo and pony rides, plus carnival rides and games.

A bit of history The first Magical Nights of Lights, from November 20, 1993 to January 2, 1994, represented a $1 million investment. Admission was $12 per car Monday through Thursday and $15 per car Friday through Sunday. On opening night, 76 carloads of people visited the 40 displays. At the time the resort was managed by the State of Georgia and Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority.

In 1996, the resort was privatized, managed by KSL Recreation Corporation. The company invested more than $25 million in property improvements; it also continued the holiday tradition.

Three years later Magical Nights of Lights was first recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society in its prestigious Top 20 Event List for December. In 2001, it attracted more than 41,000 vehicles carrying an estimated 225,000 visitors through the gates.

In 2005, the Virgil Williams See MNOL, page 20

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R UNDE T! C A R T CON BEAUTIFUL NEWLY BUILT LAKEFRONT HOME ON DEEP WATER EVEN DURING THE RECENT DROUGHT, 32 x 32 permitted dock, nicest part of Lake Lanier with easy access to shopping, golf, marinas & mountains, while still remaining private. Gentle slope to water. $600,000

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If you have been searching for the perfect lake home, stop right now because YOU have found it! Not a foreclosure or short sale, just PRICED RIGHT to sell! Beautiful lake views, always deep water, cul-de-sac lot, gorgeous landscaping, custom kitchen. Basement almost finished. Screened porch overlooking the lake! Close to private schools and one of the best hospitals! $649,000

APPROVED SHORT SALE PRICE. Biltmore on Lanier. Private 3.5 acre setting w/3 dbl slip dock permits. 7BR/7.5BAs, pool, pond. Incredible structure, one of a kind, very private w/gentle slope to water & panoramic views. Built in 2006. Needs approximately $350,000 to get back to the FABULOUS state it was once in! Priced to sell quickly. Sold 'asis.' No disclosures. Grant Ford ID#18305 $1,399,999. MUST call for appt.

BRAND NEW LAKE LOT FORECLOSURE. One of Lanier's last true lake lots with double slip dock permit. 1.37 acres in quiet cove. Gentle walk to lake in elite, gated community! Club house, pool, and tennis! Build your dream home on this appealing site! Cumberland on Lanier ID#12905 $111,100

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The best views on Lake Lanier. Rustic elegance w/lots of amenities. Authentic log cabin w/gourmet kitchen, amazing sun room overlooking the lake, huge lower deck w/cooking shed. 4 BR/3.5BA PLUS separate garage apartment. Year round views, low Corp line, easy walk to water and a covered SS dock. Call information line for updated pricing information. Browns Bridge ID #16855

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Foreclosure/corporate owner - exquisite home in Lake Burton Club. Gorgeous mountain/golf course views & serene views of the 6th tee. 3 finished levels. Master on the main, gourmet kitchen, a wall of windows in the great room, large upper floor bedrooms and a finished terrace level. An exterior fireplace is perfect for chilly nights! $444,900

3 GORGEOUS LAKE LOTS in North Hall school district. Single slip docks. Buy now and build later. Harbour View Ct ID#12875. Priced from $139,900-$199,900. Please call for info.

LAKE LOTS AVAILABLE in fantastic gated subdivision of 18 homesites on Lake Lanier. Lot sizes range from 1.5 acres to 2.46 acres. Gorgeous 24 slip community dock: FREE deeded slip in community dock w/purchase of a lot.

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GREAT HOME ON LANIER. Always deep water! Very private in cul-de-sac and acres of corps property on sides. Gorgeous kitchen w/granite Awesome master bath. 2fps, tall ceilings & lots of windows. Single slip dock w/party deck. Call Patti.

ON THE BANKS OF THE CHESTATEE RIVER. Fish in your backyard year round. This stately brick home is sited on 4+ beautifully wooded acres w/awesome sounds of the shoals & breathtaking views of the river. Private & gated as it is situated at the end of the cul-de-sac. Serene pond, walking trails, cutting gardens, gorgeous native landscaping plus a granite cliff borders the other side of the river. Call Patti.

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Club. Gentle lot & covered boat dock with party deck. Great neighborhood & great curb appeal. Culde-sac street. 4BR/2.5 BA. Call Beverly or Sally.

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RESORT LIVING WITH PRIVATE DOCK IN CHESTATEE! Magnificent 5BR craftsman lakefront home. Level walk to s-slip party dock! Amazing quality and detail. Vaulted ceilings, tongue and groove, open plan with custom cabinetry. Screened porch w/FP. Finished terrace level with bar, fitness rm, guest suite. All the bells and whistles in a great lake home, and a minute from the golf course! New price. 130 HOLLY DRIVE, DAWSONVILLE FMLS#4225719

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RENOVATIONS COMPLETE! IDEAL LAKE SETTING AND LOCATION ON SOUTH LAKE IN CUMMING! Huge privacy and beautiful year round south lake views! 5BR/4.5BAs. Three finished levels. 32x32 party dock on deep water area of Young Deer Creek and Pilgrim Mill Rd. 5BR/4.5BA. 3940 TAMIAMI TRAIL, CUMMING 30041 FMLS#4080051

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A LAKE HOUSE WITH ROOM FOR EVERYONE! GREAT SOUTH LOCATION and LAKE VIEWS! Three finished levels. Separate apartment. S-Slip DEEP water. Two kitchens & laundries, 3 screened porches. Orig price $719,000. 7BR/5B. 4709 VIRGINIA ST., OAKWOOD, 30566 FMLS# 4259974

$769,000

IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMAN LAKE HOME WITH TWIN SLIP PERMIT! SOLD FULLY FURNISHED! Forsyth County, shows brand new. Vaulted T & G ceiling, stone FP, custom kitchen, finished terrace level with gentle walk to dock! Chestatee Bay area. Excellent condition. 9925 JERNIGAN DR., GAINESVILLE (FORSYTH) FMLS#4218332

$329,000

COZY AND UPDATED 3/2 COTTAGE IN NORTH HALL CLARKS BRIDGE AREA! GRASS TO WATER & PRIVATE SETTING. S-slip dock and screened porch! 3569 STANCIL RD, GAINESVILLE 30506 FMLS# 4254736

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GREAT LAKE VIEWS AND DEEP WATER! GET-A-WAY TO THE LAKE IN THIS CHARMING 2BR COTTAGE SO CLOSE TO THE WATER WITH TWIN SLIP DOCK PERMIT! Boathouse in place, new paint in and out, and carpet. Basement for expansion! FMLS# 4267857

NORTH HALL LAKE HOME! GREAT VIEWS, GENTLE TOPO AND DEEP WATER DOCK! Fabulous 4BR/3.5B on finished terrace level with sunroom and screened porch. 3 car garage. Tons of privacy and parking! Single slip in place, but upgradable to twin slip dock. Close to I-985, Lakeview Academy and hospitals. 3342 WILKERSON, GAINESVILLE

BEST VALUE AND PRICED TO SELL!! CHARMING LAKE HOUSE WITH SINGLE SLIP DOCK! RECENT KITCHEN AND SCREEN PORCH ADDITION AND MORE! 4 BR with year round lake views and gentle walk to the lake! Must see! FMLS# 4194222 3545 MILL LANE, GAINESVILLE

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November bass fishing strategies on Lanier By now the torrid and dry days we experienced from August to middle September are a fading memory. Late fall is in full effect.

One good thing about our part of the world is that it’s almost never too cold to fish. While things are shutting down up north (until the ice sets up solid, mind you) November can be a great month to enjoy some serious action with bass in this area. Mornings are fine and crisp and air temperatures are often Indian summer perfect from mid-morning through late day. If the weather is overcast and stable, there’s often a huge bonus of stripers schooling on the surface sure to interrupt even die hard bass anglers.

In a nutshell, November is a great time to be out on the lake.

The colorful fall foliage, even past peak, makes for a fine backdrop no matter how the day goes.

While bass are moving progressively deeper with cooling water temperatures, the first half of November can offer some very good fishing opportunities in the shallows as well. This action is all about covering water. Both primary and secondary points in creeks are the most productive targets. Boat docks, blow downs,

painted other 200s in that color with hobby paint. Logic would tell me to try a baitfish color in Tommy most situations but olive would Wilkinson always prove itself. I still sit on a small stockpile. Confidence in Casting what you’re doing always pays Lanier off. As I’ve stated on many other occasions, it’s hard to go wrong with the tried and true Original submerged tree stumps, and rock Shad Rap in sizes five or seven. studded areas in these zones are This plug may have produced all forms of cover worth serious more for anglers than all others attention. The concrete and rip combined. Whatever you choose, rap around boat ramps can be es- be sure to cast well beyond target pecially productive this time of cover and strive to deflect the year. In fact, always check these crankbait off these objects whenplaces out. Since we’re trying to ever possible. The one “can’t cover a lot of water, crankbaits miss” color here is natural shad. are an excellent choice. MidBitsy Bugs fool bass depth models are typically the Bass and jigs go together like most effective. Flat sided baits biscuits and gravy. Jigs represent and round bodied models seem to a highly versatile lure category. work equally well. The great They’re effective from the shalequalizer is probably confidence lows to the dark depths and boast in what you’re presenting to the a well deserved reputation for fish. When they were available fooling heavier fish on the averaround here, I stocked up on the age. Of course, as with any modBandit 200 in the olive color. ern lure category, there are When it comes to visual appeal, different types of jigs, some of this plug is worthy of belonging which are specialized for certain in the top 10 most worthless look- presentations. While most moding. But, it seems to have some els imitate crayfish, others are decrazy appeal to bass. Before they signed to imitate shad and even were available in this area, I even bluegill. An added bonus is that

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they are very snag free thanks to standard weed guards. When you’re casting to the shallows and up to 10 feet deep, tie on a Bitsy Bug in a 1/8th ounce size. This is a very effective diminutive finesse style jig produced by Strike King.

It goes without much debate that nearly all jigs are much more effective when paired with trailers.

Several brands of mini plastic crayfish trailers work very well with the Bitsy Bug. Remember that a trailer should complement the jig and not overpower it.

In our area, the top Bug colors are green pumpkin and watermelon. Lighter jig and trailer combos are best fished on medium action spinning tackle with eight-pound test line. This choice facilitates side arm casts that can skip the lure far back under boat docks. While most jigs are crawled slowly along the bottom, there is a different approach.

Some are designed to swim along with a slow retrieve. The swimming jigs typically have heads that are much less rounded that conventional types and offer more colors that represent baitfish.

They can be presented shallow or deep. Few anglers take advantage of this specialty lure. That’s

something to keep in mind. Later in the month, go with heavier jigs designed for deep water presentations. One staple variety for our area is the soft plastic skirted twin tail grub. These are also known as spider jigs and some still refer to them as Creepy Crawlers (a long since discontinued lure by Zoom Bait Company). These migrated to our area slowly across the country from the western U.S. some time back. They are highly effective and really shine when rigged on football style lead heads. When picking a lead head, the 3/8th ounce weight is a good rule of thumb unless you’re fishing pretty shallow or over 30 feet deep consistently. Hot brands include Yamamoto and Chompers.

By the way, the action producing tails on these plastics eliminate the need for trailers.

Split rings add action No mention of bass fishing in late autumn would be complete without a reference to jigging spoons. Anglers typically love or hate this technique. It involves confidence in your electronics and the discipline to stick with a plan. When you hit it right, the results can be just about overSee Fishing, page 7

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Continued from Page 6 whelming. After that, you love it. Some practice and time devoted to spoon jigging will help you shave a lot of time between those seemingly magic spots. When the fish are really stacked in an area, and bass are predominant, it’s not unusual to catch stripers, crappie, or even the odd walleye or carp. Jigging spoons are ridiculously simple in design. Typically they’re oblong shaped slugs of lead or steel with a treble hook at one end. Normal weights are one half to one ounce. White and silver or all chrome are the only colors you will need.

The Flex-It Spoon by Barry’s Bait Company has been immensely popular in our area for the last 18 years or so with good reason. They are compact and a slight bend (keep it very slight) to the body imparts greater action on the fall. Spoons by Hopkins, especially the Shorty 45, are bass catchers of lore. These are expensive to lose however and Strata Spoons seem to fool the fish just as well at a fraction of the price. A couple of modifications will make your spoon fishing more effective. If your lure choice does not come equipped with a split ring at the line tie, add one. You’ll get more action. It’s also worth the time and small expense to replace the typical forged treble hooks with premium wire models.

They will turn more strikes into solid hook ups. Also, when you get snagged, they are much more forgiving and will often bend before the line breaks. Jigging is actually

a pretty easy technique. While you can sometimes catch fish as shallow as 25 feet, deep water presentations of 30 to 45 feet are much more typical.

Free Fallin’ Several situations come to bear for lure presentation. Use your electronics to find the tail end of submerged timber in creeks and coves. These are always worth checking out. If concentrations of baitfish are present, you may have found a hot spot.

Points, especially those with sharp drops on the sides are good bets as well. Once again, baitfish will always give any piece of structure a huge edge. I’ve even caught lots of fish in areas that were far from great in terms of structure or cover. Lots of baitfish proved to be the key. Often it pays to slowly idle around and scout with your electronics. If you don’t have the latest high dollar unit, don’t fret. Knowing how to read the unit you own is more important. Good anglers have been using basic depth finders to identify spoon jigging hot spots for decades. I highly recommend using marker buoys to mark high potential targets. Toss these a few yards off to one side for a visual reference.

When you’re a little ways off the shore in the chop, it’s easy to lose your target by a few yards. This can make a huge difference in the result. If you’re paranoid about other anglers spotting your blaze orange See Fishing, page 14

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Level: Approximately 1058 or 13 feet low Surface temp: Mid to upper 60s and falling Clarity: Clear in main lake areas with slight color in the creeks and upper tributaries.

Bass fishing has been good lately and some really nice spotted bass are being caught on a regular basis. Both shallow and deep water patterns have been effective. It’s been one of those times when lots of things are working to one degree or another which means it’s a fun time to be on the water. Spinnerbaits on wood cover and crankbaits on rocky points have both been productive shallow water tactics. Jerk baits and swim baits are also working off the points. And as one might expect, the Fish Head Spin is picking up its share of bass when slow rolled over these same areas. Topwater plugs have also been good for a number of anglers off and on. Some wind is typically helping all of these bites. When techniques are off, most anglers are having success by switching to deeper water and plastic baits. Finesse worms on shakey head rigs are the “go to” Lanier staple.

Your favorite color of green rigged on a 3/16th ounce lead head will get the job done around submerged brush and patches of stumps near significant rock cover.

Go out there and be versatile. If you try several different approaches, you will probably generate some action. If you’re not getting bit, change tactics. As we trend into the latter half of the month, expect most of the action to gravitate toward deeper water.

Striper fishing has been good as well. Topwater action has been the big thing.

Anglers have been keying on surface schoolers near the creek mouths predominantly on the south end of the lake. Large seven-inch Redfins and Super Spooks have both been working well. Live baits fished on flat lines have also been scoring. I recommend letting out a couple of flat lines as you scout areas for activity.

If you don’t see serious signs of life on the surface or on your sonar in about 15 minutes, move on. If you encounter schooling linesides that ignore your surface offering, switch to a 3/8th ounce bucktail jig with a fluke style or curly tail trailer.

A Super Fluke junior rigged on a 1/4th ounce lead head will often get their attention as well. If those fail to produce strikes, wait for a swirl and lob a live bait directly on top of it. If that does not work, you should probably head for the ramp.

Late in the month, start looking for arriving flocks of sea gulls to give away surface activity.

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Fall boating brings cautions while on Lanier November can be a great time to take the family and friends out for a day of recreational boating, picnicking, leaf viewing and generally having a great time. Air temperatures are just right to brisk and water temps are still in the moderate range.

At the writing of this article, Lake Lanier is down 11 feet below normal pool. While recreational boating slows down during November and December, fishermen and some boaters with heated cabins will still find their way out on the water for a day of relaxation and fun.

Boating accident statistics give us a warning, however, about boating during October, November and December. I have access to U.S. Coast Guard boating accident statistics for 2010, and they give us reason to be concerned.

Trauma, drowning and hypothermia continue to rank one, two and three as causes of death.

The highest percentage of accidents resulting in death occurred in October (25 percent), November (22 percent) and December (26 percent). The other nine months ranged from 11 percent to 27 percent (February).

Hypothermia is not “freezing

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Roy • Proper clothing makes a big Crittenden difference. Wool clothing is much better than synthetics.

USCG Remember, too, that there will Auxiliary probably not be many other boaters around you during this time of the year, meaning “Good to death,” nor is it “frostbite,” and Samaritans” will be scarce. it can kill at temperatures well Should you find yourself in the above freezing. To give you an position of rescuing someone idea of how much time you have who possibly is suffering from if you fall overboard when the hypothermia, keep this in mind: water temperature drops, consider their energy resources are minithis; water temperature 50-60 de- mal. Have them do as little as grees, unconsciousness can occur possible to help you in their resin one to two hours, death one cue. They may deplete what entwo six hours. If water temperaergy reserves they have left. ture is 40-50 degrees, unconHypothermic people have died sciousness can occur in 30 to 60 after rescue because of their exerminutes, death one to three hours. tion during the rescue.

If you plan to be on the water this Fall boating can be a wonderfall and winter, there are things ful experience, but one needs to you can do to prevent hypotherexercise caution since the rules mia. have changed some from summer • Try to avoid boating alone. boating.

It’s nice to have help in emergenTo learn more about cold cies. weather boating and other impor• Avoid situations that promote tant facets of recreational boating, loss of body heat. Stay dry and consider taking our one-day out of the cold wind.

“About Boating Safety” course • Wear your life jacket, since it being offered at Lanier from Febwill help keep preserve body heat, ruary through October each year.

Announcements of our courses are printed in this newspaper and in other lake area newspapers during those months.

Please plan to visit our safety booth at the Atlanta Boat Show January 12-15, 2012. We hope to again be located in the lobby area of the Georgia World Congress

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Click on the photo and you get complete “We’ve seen boat sales trending up details about the boat, where it’s moored, since we opened,” said Atlanta Marine’s its make and model and other information.

Kurt Backus, who founded Coast to Coast “Coast to Coast has done a lot of boat Yachts with Chris George as both an onexporting this year,” Backus said. “We’ve line and brick-and-mortar boat brokerage sent boats to South Africa, Venezuela, Auswith national and international reach. tralia and Ireland.” The online brokerage Backus and George opened their first facil- recently became the exclusive dealer in the ity at Hideaway Bay Marina in Flowery Midwest for Wider Boats.

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Island Bait and Tackle opens on Lanier Islands Parkway

By Pamela A. Keene Gone fishin’ doesn’t even begin to describe Larry Crane’s new life as owner of Island Bait and Tackle on Lanier Islands Parkway. The former owner of a billiards business with more than 20 years experience, he left it all behind to open a store for local anglers on Lake Lanier.

“I learned to swim and fish on Lake Lanier and I’ve always fished every chance I get,” Crane said. “We’ve opened a shop with the biggest selection of fishing tackle and bait this close to the south side of the lake.”

Boat ramps at Big Creek, Shoal Creek and Van Pugh are within a mile or two. The store is also located close to several campgrounds – Chestnut Ridge, Lake Lanier Islands, Shoal Creek and Van Pugh campgrounds. Island Bait and Tackle specializes in bass fishing but it also offers seasonal gear and bait for crappie, striper, bluegill and catfish.

“This is a great location for us with campgrounds and deepwater boat ramps so close by,” he said. “This whole area is like a little cove, with a real hometown feel. We’ve got a gas station and convenience store right next door, so people can stop here for all their fishing needs – from bait and tackle to gas and food for the trip before they had to the lake.”

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filled with live bait wells that carry live trout, shiners, blue back herring and night crawlers.

“We’re full service for live bait and have a pull through station for filling live bait wells,” Crane said. “We stock bait and gear to match the season.”

Island Bait and Tackle carries one of the largest selections of Mack Farr tackle in the area.

“Mack’s a great local guide and we like to support our local folks,” Crane said.

Crane has made a commitment to become involved in the Lake Lanier fishing community. The store actively supports the Lanier Striper Club and the Lanier

Striped Bass Coalition.

Crane’s long-time buddy Warren Parris also works in the store.

They’ve set up a comfortable environment for just hanging out and trading fish stories. Several bar stools in the front of the store encourage long, lingering visits.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday, a half-hour before daylight until a half-hour before dusk. Sunday hours are a half-hour before daylight until 2 p.m. The store is located at 5825 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford.

line to 12-pound test monofilament and use a fluorocarbon leader. You will snag spoons on a regular basis while practicing this technique. Good news is that just about all snags can be freed with several very sharp vertical snaps with slack in the line. A vertical posture to the lure is critical to success in this attempt.

Remember this and you’ll save money.

In closing, the days are getting

shorter and cooler. Don’t let changes of seasons keep you off the lake. Late fall is an awesome time to have lots of water to yourself and put a lot of bass in the boat. Until next month, take care and be safe on the lake!

Tommy Wilkinson is a veteran of the fishing industry and resides in Jefferson, GA.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE Olympic goal eludes LCKC paddlers

By Jane Harrison Three Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club paddlers who hoped to win 2012 Olympic berths did not achieve their goal in the Pan American Games Oct. 26-29.

Morgan House, Robert Finlayson and Tim Hornsby competed on the USA Canoe/Kayak team in the Olympic qualifier held at Ciudad Guzman, near Guadalajara, Mexico.

Athletes had to win or at least medal in their event to gain a slot to London 2012 Olympics.

Morgan House placed 6th in the K1 1000 meter race, finishing in just more than 3 minutes 45 seconds, 6.8 seconds behind the gold medal-winning boat from Cuba. It was the 24-year-old Gainesville athlete’s second try for an Olympic bid after he missed qualifying in 2008 by less than a second in the K1 500. He told Lakeside News last month that he was considering taking a year off competitive paddling after his latest Olympic attempt. He has returned from his USACK training waters in Califor-

nia and Hawaii to live in Gainesville and assist LCKC Coach Claudiu Ciur with the high performance team. He and LCKC paddler Emily Vinson, also a two-time Olympic hopeful, planned to marry this month.

LCKC canoeist Robert Finlayson, 23, placed 6th in C1 1000 meters in 4:34.3, finishing 31.013 seconds behind the winner from Mexico. His 1000 meter race came the day after two preliminary rounds for the 200 meter event. He placed 8th in the C1 200 final in 44.239, 3.9 seconds behind the first place finisher from Canada.

Hornsby, 25, and Hawaiian boat mate Ryan Dolan, 21, entered the K2 200 meter final ranked number three after a strong 32.891 finish in the semi-final. They completed the final in 33.401 for 5th place, slightly more than a second behind the winner from Canada. Dolan unofficially qualified for an Olympic slot after getting a bronze medal in the solo 200 meter race.

LCKC Marathoners compete in world championships

By Jane Harrison Nine Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club athletes who comprised the entire USA Canoe/Kayak marathon team competed in the Marathon World Championships in Singapore last month.

Led by Coach Claudiu Ciur, Stanton Collins, Aaron Mullican, James Watson, Macy Dwyer, Morgan Smith, John DePalma, Alex McClain and Anne Blanchard raced on marathon waters in oppressive heat and humidity, and for some, extreme downpours, according to a USACK press release.

Watson was the first U.S. canoeist to compete in the world championship in 29 years, according to his father, LCKC member Tim Watson.

Team members qualified for the world cup event during USACK marathon trials held in Raleigh, N.C. earlier this year. USACK reported that Collins and Mullican represented the U.S. in Junior Men’s K1 races. Collins withdrew from the race due to

boat and heat issues, while Mullican finished 18th in the race.

Watson, competing in Junior Men’s C1, finished strong in sixth place.

USACK reported that Dwyer and Smith combated high temperatures and torrential rain in the final two laps of the women’s 23 and under age category. Dwyer finished in 8th, followed by Smith in 9th.

John DePalma, racing in Senior Men’s K1 raced twice, placing 6th in the Master’s category and 25th in an extremely competitive Senior Men’s race.

In Senior Women’s K2 racing, McClain and Anne Blanchard placed 11th in a strong field.

USACK reported that one of the highlights of the trip was a visit to the U.S. Embassy with Ambassador David Adelman the day before competition.

The paddlers were slated to return to the U.S. the last week of October.

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

Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: John Martiniere Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas.

Calendar of events: (complete list on website) See website for updated info

Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator Brenda Miller, LCKC President Doug Smith Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions.

Calendar of events: (complete list on website) See website for updated info Venue seats about 2,000 with parking capacity of about 400 cars.

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

Polar Bear dip scheduled for New Year’s Eve Polar bears in the region will be taking their dip early this winter. The annual Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Polar Bear Swim is set for 2 p.m. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, rather than the traditional plunge on New Year’s Day. Event organizer Tim Watson reported that the club decided to hold the event on Saturday, which is New Year’s Eve, rather than on Sunday. Due to popular demand, he said, the plunge will take place on the tower side of the Olympic venue rather than the boathouse docks. Registration and sponsorship forms are posted on the club’s website, www.lckc.org.

The holiday celebration usually attracts hundreds of cold hardy New Year’s revelers to leap into Lake Lanier at the Olympic

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Entrants from last years Polar Bear Swim.

Venue. It features costume and jump contests and provides hut tubs, hot chili and a commemorative shirt to warm them up after the frigid immersion.

Watson said the club is working on a theme that centers

around Gainesville’s poultry producing reputation and its Olympic legacy. “It might be something like the polar bear passing the torch to the polar chicken,” he said. The idea was still in the works in late October.

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LLRC Athlete of the Month Mario Delgado rows toward three million meters

By Jane Harrison Mario Delgado put down the foil and rifle and took up oars years ago. The Lake Lanier Rowing Club marathon rower Delgado has likely stroked more miles on Lake Lanier than anyone else. LLRC named Delgado Athlete of the Month for his most recent accomplishment: the first rower to reach two million meters in 2011. The year’s not over yet and Delgado’s oars are still in motion.

Age: 66 Birthplace: Born in Cuba, Delgado came to the United States with his family after Fidel Castro invaded his boyhood home.

Family: He and wife, Marilyn, a former next door neighbor, enjoyed their first date at a rowing club picnic July 4, 2003. He presented her with Learn to Row lessons and the two found a common bond. Marilyn is training for International Masters competition in 2013.

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Why he chose rowing: The versatile athlete has competed in triathlon, biathlon, fencing, marathon, soccer and basketball and chose rowing after a hip injury forced him to seek a low impact sport that could work the whole body. It also has an aesthetic appeal to him. “The water is so close, why not enjoy nature and exercise outdoors?’ he said. He has rowed since 1991 and joined LLRC in 2002.

Benefits of rowing: Fit and energetic, Delgado credits his youthful appearance to rowing.

“It’s a very doable sport that exercises the body without impact,” he said.

Accomplishments: Four months after hip replacement surgery, Delgado and doubles partner Gary Sickenger rowed from the Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park to Buford Dam. Prior to that, in 2009, he did a 30-mile solo round trip between the Olympic Venue and Browns Bridge. He has medaled in numerous regattas, including bronze in the 2004 National Masters Championship.

Goal: His short term goal is to complete three million meters by the end of the year.

North Ga. Rowing Academy places well in first regatta

By Jane Harrison Crews from newly formed North Georgia Rowing Academy placed well in their first regatta last month. Five boats finished in the top four of their categories at the Tail of the Tiger at Clemson University Oct. 15. The rowing academy, which formed over the summer, is composed of students from area high schools.

The Women’s Junior 4+ boat achieved second place in varsity competition. Amber Rewis (Mill Creek), Kelsey Scanlin (North Gwinnett) , Autumn Delorme (Mill Creek), Holly Shilling (North Hall) and coxswain Catalina Dunn (Flowery Branch) finished in 23 minutes, 48.9 seconds.

The Mixed Open 4+ crew of Scanlin, Dominic Lo (Flowery Branch), Claire Chastain (Mill Creek), Garrett Boone (North Hall) and coxswain Hyder Hasnain (North Hall) placed third in 23:23.

The Men’s Junior Varsity 4+ crew from Riverside Military Academy finished third in 21:33 with oarsmen Nicholas Danielak, Alex Walczak, Kier Kaiser, and Miguel Peña, and coxswain Dallas Kvach. They were followed in

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North Georgia Rowing Academy Women's Junior Varsity 4+ crew members: Amber Rewis, Kelsey Scanlin, Autumn Delorme, Holly Shilling, and Catalina Dunn.

fourth place by the rowing academy’s crew of Lo, Hemphill, Connor Shiver (Dacula), and coxswain Hasnain.

RMA’s Novice Men’s 4+ crew, originally slated to race in the novice juniors race wound up competing in the novice collegiate event due to an unexpected schedule change. Rowing against eight collegiate crews, they placed fourth in 24:25. Danielak, Kaiser, Pena, Alec Navin, and coxswain Liam Mahoney took up the challenge.

“The team as a whole did consistent across the board,” said North Georgia Academy Coach

Jim Pickens. He said he was pleased with their performances, especially since they had little practice on the water prior to the regatta.

Coach Bill Morgan, from Riverside Military Academy, also expressed excitement about his crews. “It was fantastic for our first regatta of the season.” He said he was especially impressed with the novice crew that placed fourth in the collegiate race.

“They have been rowing less than a year,” he said.

The academy’s next regatta is the Head of the Chattahoochee Nov. 12-13 in Chattanooga.

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Once again Lake Lanier’s level continues to drop We are in another drought situation and Lake Lanier is nine feet below full pool of 1071 and will probably fall several more feet.

WSB’s Glenn Burns states October is a traditionally dry month with normally three inches of rain or less rain; no help there. Nobody seems to want to solve the problem, and it’s causing economic disaster to businesses that depend on the lake. Waiting for courts to rule on appeals doesn’t fill the lake or help the businesses that are suffering.

What I can’t understand is that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have to know about the problems in the southeastern U.S. As long as I can remember, the main rivers of the middle U.S. flood in the spring when the snow melts. This includes the Tennessee River, which is close to the Chattahoochee River. Certainly the Corps is aware of this.

Why haven’t they met and devise a plan to reduce flooding on the Tennessee River and direct that water to the Chattahoochee?

It would be relatively easy to build a pipeline from the Tennessee to the Chattahoochee. The pumps might even be powered by solar energy. Maybe it might take more than one pipeline, but it would reduce flood conditions on the Tennessee which would reduce claims on federal flood insurance. Money saved.

Now if they raise full pool on Lake Lanier to 1073 this should satisfy local boaters and businesses. They could pump equal amounts of water to equal what they take out. The excess can go downstream to satisfy cities, farmers, and other states. Maybe it won’t be enough, but it’s more than we have now.

Come on Corps, put your heads together and solve this problem. People are depending on you. I’ve talked to a lot of people about this and they agree something can be done instead of waiting for the rain to come. Some have told me the government has their head in the sand. My reply was a recent quote, “That’s a shovel ready project.” Let’s hope something is done and soon, even raising Lanier’s full pool to 1073 would help. We need a lot of rain, and a winter with several good snow storms to fill the lake, and then decisions need to be made to keep it there. I hope plans will be for a solution that is permanent so all parties are satisfied. The fact remains, we can’t depend on Mother Nature to solve

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this serious problem.

More on winterizing If you haven’t finished, or even started to complete that task, remember the two things you must do that will protect your boat and save you money in the long run.

First make sure you put a treatment in your fuel tank. Use Stabil, or Valve-Tect and follow instructions. This should keep you from having bad fuel that will foul your engine next spring. The task of pumping out bad fuel from a tank is a nasty one, and usually before you discover it someone has tried to start the engine, which could cause more problems and cost more money before you hit the water next season.

Second, if you have an outboard or inboard-outboard, make sure you check the lower unit gear case to make sure you have no water in the gear lube. If you do, it will freeze, expand and crack your gear case, which can be expensive.

I once sold a 24-foot Cuddy Cabin I/O to a friend in North Florida. I told him to check the gear case in the fall and he said “Florida didn’t get that cold.”

Next spring he had a $2,000-plus repair bill to replace the gear case. He also had monofilament line on the prop shaft which probably wore the prop shaft seal and allowed the water to get in the gear case.

Remember, insurance companies don’t pay claims if it’s called neglect, so winterize even if it’s the minimum and that can save you big repair bills next spring.

Russell R. Robinson “Robby,” as he was known around the docks, was the Captain of the 48-foot Schooner Rambler I was a cabin boy and general flunkie on. He was quite a character, and generous to a fault. If he had a small charter he would tell me to invite a girlfriend for a day’s sail off Clearwater. That was great with the exception they all got seasick and that was usually the end of a short romance.

Robby also had a 30-foot Tahiation Ketch called “Valiant” which he allowed the Sea Scouts

to sail in local races under adult supervision. I remember at one of these races Charlie Morgan (yes, of Morgan Yachts) who had a sail loft at the time came to Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa Florida, before the race to pick up sails to be repaired. He was driving an old rusted out station wagon and as he took off to go back to his sail loft Robby and others were taking bets if the car could make it back. Charlie Morgan later sold Morgan Yachts to Beatrice Foods for millions. Morgan built an OutIsland 41’ which is one of the few boats you don’t see in boat broker ads.

One time a classmate of mine came to Clearwater for a weekend and we stopped by to see Robby at the Rambler and he said, “Come on and sail with us Sunday.” I said, “We have to get back to school (St. Leo College Prep) on Sunday night.” He said, “I will get you to shore on time. Just wear your bathing suits.” So we sailed on Sunday and around mid afternoon Robby came in close to the beach where our house was and we dove off the fan tail and swam ashore. The next week I received a letter from Robby stating that immigration authorities wanted to know about the two aliens who swam ashore. My classmate and I didn’t know what to think. A call to my parents straightened that out. We had a laugh after the truth was known, but that was Robbie.

Robby was also an accomplished artist, specializing in portraits and seascapes. People would pay thousands to have their portrait painted. I asked him how long it would take to finish one.

He said it would take 10 sittings.

He did the portrait on the first sitting and touched up the background on the next nine. He painted a tasteful nude without showing her face and gave it to a local pub called “O’Keefes.” A story started that it was a local socialite, and for years the pub’s patrons tried to guess who it was. I always thought Robby started the original story. We never did find out who it was.

Needless to say I didn’t have a dull childhood working and hanging around the docks at the Clearwater Marina.

Laura Decker update Laura, the 16-year-old circumnavigator, is currently not blogging because she is in dangerous waters. She has left Darwin and encountered light or no winds so she used her auxiliary power.

While calm, she cooked some meals and cookies and is doing well. Her blog now states that everything is good. When she is out of the pirate danger area her blogs will continue with a full report.

Practice safe boating and I’ll see you on the water. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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

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Which month is driest of the year?

October was a magnificent month. Did you notice we had a few more rain days than past Octobers? The Climate Prediction Center noticed.

October used to be the driest month of the year.

However, based on the past 30 years of weather records and now being in the middle of the active hurricane cycle, the CPC has now made October the second driest month, on average, for the year. We are getting more rain from late season tropical systems.

So what has replaced October as the driest month of the year? Believe it or not, April tops the list. Over the past 30 years, the average rainfall in north Georgia has decreased greatly during the month of April. This lack of early spring rain has no doubt been a major contributor to our continuing drought.

Speaking of drought, from now through early spring we are hoping so see significant rainfall to recharge the soil moisture.

With the leaves gone from most trees, there is much less transpiration (evaporation from the leaves) so what rainfall does occur, the better chance we have of that soil recharge.

However, the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a drier than average winter for us. La Nina is going strong in the cen-

tral and eastern Pacific Ocean and a La Nina winter is usually a dry Glenn winter for us.

Burns This month can be a very tricky month here.

Lanier November is really the Outlook transition time from fall to winter. There are times when cold air and warm air will do battle. The battlefield includes Georgia. Strong and severe thunderstorms are very likely in November. It is our second severe storm season. The main concerns would be small tornadoes and squall lines that include “bow echoes.�

Thunderstorms tend to bow out from strong straight line winds. I have seen and tracked many of these November storms and they can be very powerful. The bow echoes have been produced by straight line winds of 60 to 80 miles per hour!

Fortunately, we have the most powerful broadcast radar in the country and can detect these storms far in advance of their arrival. Being able to see inside these storms and look at the detailed structure of the storm will give us the ability to give you better warnings of what to expect.

I am a little embarrassed to say this, but back in the 1980s, before the Doppler radar and the latest and greatest computer models, I was out striper fishing on what See Burns, page 25

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

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

MAR

APR

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

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

MAY

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

JUN 1069.22 1069.17 1069.13 1069.12 1069.13 1069.01 1068.87 1068.76 1068.62 1068.54 1068.57 1068.56 1068.49 1068.39 1068.32 1068.24 1068.13 1068.17 1068.14 1068.01 1067.90 1067.88 1067.95 1067.92 1067.91 1067.93 1067.92 1067.88 1067.82 1067.74

JUL

1067.69 1067.67 1067.66 1067.63 1067.57 1067.51 1067.46 1067.40 1067.43 1067.41 1067.32 1067.16 1067.17 1067.09 1067.11 1067.11 1067.08 1067.01 1066.99 1066.95 1066.91 1066.91 1066.90 1066.82 1066.80 1066.76 1066.71 1066.66 1066.61 1066.60 1066.61 1068.38 1067.12 1069.22 1067.69 1067.74 1066.60

AUG

SEP

OCT

1066.53 1066.51 1066.44 1066.44 1066.40 1066.38 1066.38 1066.34 1066.28 1066.23 1066.18 1066.11 1066.10 1066.04 1065.95 1065.88 1065.82 1065.80 1065.73 1065.69 1065.62 1065.54 1065.51 1065.34 1065.22 1065.10 1065.04 1065.03 1064.87 1064.72 1064.62 1065.80 1066.53 1064.62

1064.50 1064.37 1064.33 1064.28 1064.25 1064.30 1064.23 1064.14 1064.02 1063.98 1063.93 1063.88 1063.75 1063.63 1063.48 1063.28 1063.22 1063.17 1063.04 1062.86 1062.70 1062.63 1062.76 1062.75 1062.74 1062.56 1062.50 1062.36 1062.27 1062.18

1062.15 1062.07 1061.99 1061.94 1061.84 1061.67 1061.52 1061.45 1061.40 1061.28 1061.14 1060.96 1060.78 1060.61 1060.56 1060.55 1060.35 1060.21 1060.14 1060.09 1060.00 1059.97 1059.95 1059.85 1059.80 1059.73 1059.68 1059.67 1059.62

1063.40 1064.50 1062.18

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

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Successful year for Get Kids Fishing; visit facebook to support young anglers

By Pamela A. Keene What started out as a dream is steadily growing into a reality for Dave Dayton. Several years ago, he created Get Kids Fishing Foundation to encourage youngsters to try their hand at angling.

Since that time, more than 500 kids in Florida and Georgia have had a taste of adventure, caught their first fish and had an experience of a lifetime.

Dayton’s approach is simple: partner with great community organizations to reach out to youngsters and give them fishing opportunities.

In fact, his most recent fundraising activity – the program is supported by sponsors and dona-

tions – doesn’t cost consumers a penny. Find out how by visiting www.facebook.com/getkidsfishing.

“We have a donor who’s pledged $1 for each facebook fan our page gets in excess of 3,500 before December 31, 2011,” Dayton said. “It’s a win for everyone – you like our facebook page, our donor pledges the funds, and you get to see photos of kids showing off their catches.”

Dayton has created Get Kids Fishing organizations in South Florida and in Georgia. This year, the organization was awarded 501c3 status as an IRS-recognized charity. That means that donations to the group are

• Burns Continued from Page 24 began as a clear and calm Saturday night. After about four hours my buddy and I saw clouds increasing rapidly. I was about seven miles from the boat ramp. In minutes winds of 3040 miles per hour began whipping the lake into a frenzy. We were very lucky to make it back

…very lucky. I know striper fishing is great this time of year but you really need to check the weather forecasts and keep a weather radio in the boat. These systems can be on you in the blink of an eye.

Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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Over the past year, Dayton has redoubled the group’s work in Georgia to include four kids’ fishing events: Atlanta Boat Show – partnered with the National Marine Manufacturing Association (the show’s producers) to add a kid’s free trout catching farm (experience). Each day of the boat show there was a trout pond fully stocked for the kids to drop a baited hook and hopefully catch their first trout. “The management of NMMA was so happy with its success they are thinking about adding it again to the 2012 event in January,” Dayton said.

Second Annual Lake Lanier Kids Fishing Event – hosted a fishing event for the children of the Gwinnett and Forsyth counties sheriff’s departments to introduce the youngsters to boating safety, catch and release fishing, and the education needed to catch various local fish species. Members of the Lanier Striper Club donated boats, bait and equipment for the event. Each year Get Kids Fishing selects a local youth organization for the event. “If anybody is involved with a local youth organization, get in touch

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Youngsters take part in the September Get Kid's Fishing event.

with us,” Dayton said. “We’ll be voting on next year’s group to host very soon, so please contact us with your favorite.”

Two kids’ events in partnership with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation – organized two separate events at Tribble Mill and Little Mulberry parks to each youngsters the proper way to fish. Various learning stations included Know Your Species, Tie a Fishing Knot, Boating Safety, How to Handle Fish, and Casting. Between the two events, more than 250 youngsters participated.

“We’re very excited because

this year, the Get Kids Fishing Foundation has met and exceeded our 2011 goals,” Dayton said.

“We managed to get more than kids fishing in the state of Georgia alone, and that doesn’t include those who participated in the trout pond at the boat show. There had to have been more than 1,000 kids that fished the pond but there was no way of tracking the results.”

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After a summer of rest another journey begins Bob and Carolyn Wilson, aboard Sea Island Girl, continue Lakeside's long running series of cruising adventures which began in the mid-1990s. To date we've had the Johnston family, Jean and Bill Bayman, and Mechelle and Bill Cooksey all contribute to the series. Bob and Carolyn boated on Lake Lanier until leaving for their adventure in 2002.

D-Day is upon us and our long-time sailing friend from Sunrise Cove Marina, Don Smith, will soon be at the house to drive us down to Brunswick with the final load of clothes and food for our Bahamas cruise. Preparation has been rather straightforward this year. No heated discussions, no last minute change of plans.

Until now there had been no surprises.

We had made several trips to the boat during the summer to get the boat in order and each time we would take a load of things that we knew would survive the summer heat. We check them off our to do list and hoped to have all but some clothes and refrigerated items remaining for this final trip.

Our two younger daughters

grandson arrived. While I was asleep Carolyn discovered some pantry items that we hadn’t Bob & packed and before we started Carolyn loading the car, she gathered sevWilson eral opened condiments and food items to pass along to our neighCruising bor. In my sleep I had devised the Wilsons master plan and when I awoke I knew where each and every box would be stowed. My nap was redropped by to wish us well and deliver a few Christmas presents. freshing and I was ready for the challenge.

Another daughter and grandson When I began loading the few were expected around midnight.

They were driving in from Tifton, bags we were taking, I intentionwhere the grandson had a Friday ally left enough space for the night football game. The daughter cooler that would hold the items had her high school class reunion we had in the freezer, but when I stepped into the kitchen I discovSaturday evening in Atlanta and ered two more coolers and a multhey needed a place to crash foltitude of food items in grocery lowing their long drive. “You’re welcome to stay at the house, we bags lying all over the floor. “We will most likely be up, but we are can’t just leave these things in the pantry,” Carolyn barked. “I’ll find pulling out at 9:30 sharp.” These were the famous last words of the a place for them, just carrying them out to the car!” one in charge.

I knew we had all of the hangPacking the car for any trip ing clothes upstairs in the bedtakes lots of preparation and finesse. We had neatly arranged the room and had planned to lay boxes around the house and it ap- those on top, but by the time she loaded the three coolers we had peared that everything would fit about two inches to spare. Being nicely. I tried to catch a few of German heritage she was going winks after dinner in order to be to find a way to get all of the alert when our daughter and

bags, and the clothes in the car no matter the cost. I brought the clothes down and she stuffed them through the back window after slamming the rear tailgate of the SUV down.

The commotion downstairs wakened our overnight guests. It is now 11 a.m. Don had arrived at 8:45 for our 9 a.m. departure and Carolyn frantically shifted things around until at noon she announced she was ready to go. Our evening guests walked out the door following their morning showers and I took Coco (our new crew member) for a last minute walk before loading her up in the back seat.

When I opened the back door of the car I discovered the “hidden treasures” had been completely filled the floor space.

Coco’s blanket was draped over the boxes to make the back seat and floor area perfectly flat. “I’ll be OK,” proclaimed the Admiral as she somehow managed to slip into a prone position on the back seat with the dog. I slammed the door, set the alarm, locked the

Coco ready to cruise.

house while Coco lapped Carolyn across the face with an enthusiastic lick, and we were on our way.

Don managed to get a few winks in. Carolyn, who had been up all night, and Coco were curled up together and slept until we reached Brunswick some five hours later. So there you have it, the Cruising Wilsons are now safely aboard Sea Island Girl and set for another relaxing cruising season in the Bahamas.

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Q: What is the required minimum daily release from Buford Dam? A: Several factors drive the releases from Buford Dam. During the week, the current primary purpose of releases is to balance the system storage reservoirs, meet the Jim Woodruff minimum flow requirement for endangered species and ensure the metro Atlanta water supply and water quality flows. On the weekend, the primary purpose is to meet the water supply and water quality flows for metro Atlanta. Hydropower needs/requirements are met through the current primary purposes.

Q: What is the water release used for?

A: To provide water supply for metro Atlanta and to meet the requirements of the endangered

species act and water quality needs.

Q: What amount is the Corps currently releasing daily from the Dam? A: This amount changes based on ACF system needs, water supply needs and water quality needs. In October the releases have varied between 842 cfs and 3496 cfs.

Q: What Action Zone are we currently in? What will determine when the Corps moves to the next Action Zone?

A: We are currently in Action Zone 3. The lake level determines which action zone we’re in so if the lake level continues to recede, then we’ll enter Action Zone 4.

Q: What is the minimum level for Lanier before the Corps will stop releasing water or adjusting the releases downward?

A: The Corps will typically always release a minimum of 600 cfs from Buford Dam. When the ACF system reaches composite Zone 4, drought operations will be triggered which may lead to decreased flow requirements in the Apalachicola River and consequently reduced releases from

Buford Dam. Q: What are the respective required flows at specific parts of the ACF system? What are the current respective flows at these specific points?

A: There are several required minimum flows for the Corps on the ACF system including releases from the small house hydropower units at Buford Dam and West Point Dam, and the minimum flows required for threatened and endangered species purposes from Jim Woodruff. In addition, there are other required minimum flows on the system from non-Corps projects which are established by Georgia EPD or FERC. Q: What are the Corps’ projections for further releases moving into the winter?

A: The five-week forecast indicates the system will be very close to composite Zone 4, however, weather conditions can change that. Releases and conditions are determined by hydrology in the system and rainfall.

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A: Again, the factors that drive releases from Buford are requirements to meet metro-Atlanta water requirements, to keep the ACF reservoirs in balance, and to meet minimum flow requirements from Jim Woodruff Dam. Q: Please provide us with an update about the Corps’ work on the Water Management Plan that was ordered by the courts in the latest legal decision … the one that – we understand – has required the Corps to develop a solution to the Tri-State Water Negotiations by July 2012.

A: The ruling in June 2011 by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals directed the Corps to determine the limits of its authority for water supply from Buford Dam and Lake Lanier within one year.

Once we determine the extent of our authority, we will determine how next to proceed in the manual update process. No final deci-

sions with regard to Lake Lanier and its operations will be made in the interim. The court ruling does not require the Corps to develop a solution to the Tri-State Water Negotiations by July 2012. That solution must come from the three states or further legal actions.

Q: What other details can you provide relative to water releases and lake levels at Lanier?

A: As always under these drought situations, we urge boaters, residents and recreation users to use all caution, wear a PFD anytime they are on or in the water. Swimming outside of designated areas can be very dangerous when lake levels are low and boaters need to be aware that objects are closer to the surface.

Downstream recreation users of the Chattahoochee River below Buford Dam need to monitor the latest power generation schedules because the river levels rise rapidly during periods of generation.

MORE INFO: For information about water releases, power generation or lake levels, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/lanier/.

Call 770-945-1466 for water release schedules.

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“We’ll involve the families as well, because the family experience is so important to what we stand for,” he said.

“We’re also continuing to involve the community, looking for experienced volunteers and corporate support. To accomplish our mission, we really need good community support and help.”

The Get kids Fishing Foundation is a volunteerbased kid’s organization with a goal of having at least one kids’ club in every state by the year 2016. “With that goal in mind we will need leaders, local fishermen, volunteers, community support, corporate support and donations to help make our dream become a reality,” Dayton said.

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As cooler weather sets in, and despite a dropping lake level, the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron continues to offer events for fun and fellowship, as well as excellent educational opportunities for all boaters.

Our October raft-up at Big Stick Cove featured glorious autumn weather, homemade stews, and great fun! We had a great turn out, with many boats participating, all of which were loaded with members and guests. Our next on the water event is our annual Fall Leaf Cruise. We’ll be meeting up near Lake Lanier Islands and heading up to the northern part of our beautiful lake to enjoy the turning leaves. There’s no better way to enjoy fall color than by water!

We also have our annual Chili Cook-Off planned for November and members will once again be in friendly competition for bragging rights. Make sure to visit us at www.atlantasboatingclub.com to find out more about all the social and on the water events we offer, and the many other benefits of membership.

The last BoatSmart: Basics of Boating class of 2011 will be held November 19. This course covers

Lisa Beers Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron topics relevant to new and experienced boaters who have logged time on the water but never taken a class. Students learn boat handling (docking and trailering), about safety equipment and procedures, navigation basics (the rules of the road), boat types and terminology, and much more. The class is great for adults and teens, and you can enjoy learning as a family. It is approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and by the National Association of the State Boating Law Administrators and may qualify you to insurance discounts. The location is at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at 1050 Buford Dam Rd. in Buford.

Please visit our website at atlantasboatingclub.com for more details and to sign up. You can also call us at 770-734-6412.

A scene from the club's recent October Raft-Up on Lake Lanier.

Also on November 19, ASPS will be offering a GPS Seminar at West Marine in Buford. This basic seminar is a great “starter” for getting the most out of your GPS device. The seminar is being taught by ASPS member Douglas Townes and is open to the public.

We invite you to visit our website for registration details, or just feel free to show up.

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Lakeside Calendar November 2011 Nov. 5 – Wine Release, 1-4 p.m., Tiger Mountain Vineyards, 2592 Old U.S. 441, includes wine, food, music. Admission: $10 per person.

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Thru Nov. 30 – “Simply Form & Color” features works by Anne Trippe at Inman Perk Bistro, 102 Washington St. NW, Gainesville.

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Nov. 4, 5 – “Summer Wind: An Intimate Evening of Frank Sinatra,” Habersham Community Theatre presenting Gabe Russo performing Sinatra in story and song, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. Admission: $15.

Times: 7:30 p.m. Info: 706-839-1315; www.habershamtheatre.org.

Nov. 4-6 – Hemlock Festival concert, a three-day event to benefit preservation of hemlock trees with music by Colonel Bruce Hampton & The Pharoah Gummit, Sain Francis and The Lefty Williams Band at 396 Starbridge Rd., Murrayville. Admission: $15, Friday; $25, Saturday; $10, Sunday. Info: www.hemlockfest.org.

Nov. 5 – 7th – Annual Chili Cookoff features a chili cookoff, car show, kids activities and much more held on Main Street, Lula.

Time: 9:30 a.m. Admission: $15 early car registration; $20 day of car registration. Info: 678316-6003; husterautry@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 6 – Believers Concert Band, 3 p.m., featuring a 50-piece community band made up of local residents will present their “Can Do – Will Do” Veterans Concert at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge, Rd., Gainesville. Admission: Free.

Nov. 8-19 – “Hairspray,” presented by Gainesville Theater Alliance at Hosch Theater at Brenau University. Tickets $14-24, students free. Info: 678-717-3624; www.gainesvilletheateralliance.org.

Nov. 11-13 – Northeast Georgia Arts Tour in Rabun, Lumpkin, Habersham and White counties. Times: 1-5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; and 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Interact with artists at various sites in the mountains.

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Nov. 12 – Rock Hill Church 2nd Annual Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., features the car show, raffles and more held at Rock Hill Church, 4115 Price Rd, Gainesville. Admission: $15 car registration. Info: pmekre@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 17 – Jingle Mingle held in downtown Gainesville featuring open house, food, live music and Santa. Free.

Nov. 19 – Appalachian Christmas at Babyland General Hospital, 300 NOK Dr, Cleveland featuring arts and crafts, games for kids. Info: 706-865-2171; www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

Nov. 24 – Appalachian Thanksgiving in Dawsonville featuring living history demonstrations, toy making, butter churning, dinner at Amicalola Falls State Park. Admission: $5 parking, programs free, reservation required for buffet dinner. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 706-3441505; www.gastateparks.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 10 – Festival of Trees, 10a.m.-10 p.m., at Unicoi State Park, Helen. Parking, $5. Info: 706-878-3087.

Nov. 25 – Old Fashioned Christmas features Lighting of the Square, parade, daily caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, live theater events. Info: 706-864-3513; www.dahlonega.org.

Nov. 25, 26 – Festival of Trees, Rabun County Civic Center, 201 W. Savannah St., Clayton features holiday shopping, handmade

arts and crafts, jewelry, food. Proceeds benefit local charity. Info: www.rabunciviccenter.com.

Nov. 26-27, Dec. 2-4 – “A Seussified Christmas Carol,” presented by Fifth Row Center at 5509 Main St., Flowery Branch. Tickets” $12, adults, $10, students. Info: 678-3577359; www.fifthrowcenter.com.

Dec. 1-31 – Dawson County Arts Council Members Holiday Show and Sale at Bowen Center for the Arts at 334 Ga. 9N, Dawsonville.

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Dec. 2-4 – “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Gainesville Ballet at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University. Tickets: $10-$24. Info: 770532-4241; www.gainesvilleballet.org.

Dec. 3 – Stars over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. Learn how to use a telescope, view the night sky, 5-7 p.m. Bring pencil and flashlight. For ages 8 and up. Register in advance. Elachee Nature Science Center.

Adults, $10; Ages 8-12, $5. Info: 770-5351976; www.elachee.org.

Dec. 3 – Basket Weaving in Helen at Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Weave a holiday basic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register by Nov. 25. $30 plus, $5 parking. Info: 706-878-3087; www.gastateparks.org.

Dec. 3 – Deck the Halls, 3-5 p.m., at Unicoi State Park featuring holiday crafts, hayrides, music. Parking: $5. Info: 800-573-9659; www.gastateparks.org.

Dec. 3 – Mingle with Kringle at Main Street Market, downtown Gainesville. Free.

Dec. 3 – Christmas in the Mountains Celebration in downtown Cleveland featuring lighting, parade, Christmas characters, Santa. Info: 706-969-3336.

Dec. 3 – Christmas at the Gorge, Tallulah Falls, features visits with Santa, kids’ craft making, photos, refreshments, holiday music at Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Parking: $5. Info: 706-754-7981; www.gastateparks.org. Time: 1-4 p.m.

Dec. 4 – Toccoa Symphony Orchestra performance at 4 p.m. at the Georgia Baptist Conference, Center, 462 Sonruse Way, Toccoa.

Info: www.toccoasymphony.org.

Dec. 4 – Christmas on Green Street from the Rotary Christmas Tree to the Civic Center.

Antique car parade, miniature train ride, Santa, ornament-making party at Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Free. Info: 770-503-1319.

Cumming Playhouse Thru Nov. 6 – “42nd Street” Nov. 13 – Playhouse Singers Ensemble Holiday Presentation, 8 p.m.

Nov. 25-Dec. 18 – “It’s A Wonderful Life” Times: 8 p.m. Thurs./Fri./Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun., unless otherwise noted.

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

Elachee Nature and Science Center Thru Dec. 6 – “Elachee Explorers” program for 4- to 5-year-olds, held every Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Children will hike, sing, make crafts and explore the wonders of Chicopee Woods.

1st Saturday Hikes – Monthly except January and August, the first Saturday of the month, held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about local native plants and animals. This monthly hike is a great way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. The program fee also includes admission to the museum exhibitions.

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

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

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

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

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Nov. 7 – Basketball Craft Week, make fun basketball crafts.

Nov. 8 – Target $2 Tuesdays, special discount 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Nov. 14-18 – X-Ray Craft Week, learn about human skeleton & make cool x-ray crafts Nov. 21-25 – Thanksgiving Craft Week, make Thanksgiving crafts Dec. 5-9 – Christmas Card Week, make beautiful Christmas cards.

Info: Free, with admission unless otherwise noted; www.inkfun.org; 770 536-1900 Lake Lanier Islands Resort Nov. 5 – Chili Cook-off & Fireman’s Challenge. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., enter a team into the Chili Cook-off for a chance to win prizes. Info: 770-423-1330.

Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 – Magical Nights of Lights, 19th annual, features new and im-

proved holiday entertainment and attractions along with its traditional driving tour through more than seven miles of illuminated characters and scenery that comprise millions of twinkling lights. Car (1-9 passenger), $40, Mon.-Thurs.; $60, Fri.-Sun. Info: 770 945-8787; www.lakelanierislands.com.

North Atlanta Trade Center Nov. 5-6 – Great Train Expo Nov. 12 – Amazing Pet Expo Nov. 19 – Atlanta Bullypalooza Dog Show Dec. 3 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair Dec. 9-11 – Mammoth Rock Gem & Mineral Show Info: 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center Nov. 5-13 – Veterans Week Exhibit includes artifacts from World War I to present.

Info: www.negahc.org.

Piedmont College Nov. 10 – Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, free Nov. 15 – Chamber Singers Fall Concert, free Nov. 17-20 – “A Christmas Carol” presented by Piedmont College at Swanson Center for Performing Arts & Communication, Demorest. Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 students and seniors. Time: 7:30 p.m.

Events held in Piedmont College chapel in Demorest, unless otherwise noted. Times: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, children and seniors, unless otherwise noted.

Info: www.piedmont.edu.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center Thru Nov. 27 – 64th Annual Members Exhibition.

Dec. 8-Feb. 12 – Tannery Row Artist Colony. Opening reception, Dec. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Artists Linda Dragonette, Tommye Scanlin, The Georgia Art League.

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

Winners rally at $1 Million Holein-one Challenge at Legacy Golf

By Pamela A. Keene The crisp blustery air on the last Saturday of October provided an additional obstacle to the golfers who qualified for the $1 Million Hole-in-one Challenge at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club.

Only three players landed shots on the green at the 168-yard par 3 Hole 10.

Thirty golfers qualified for the competition; qualifying took place from the end of September until October 23.

Competitors were the “closest to the pin” winners for 25 days of golf leading up to the event, plus five randomly drawn mulligan winners.

Winners in the Closest to the Pin portion of the final competition were: • First Place – Ed Gulesserian (Duluth) – winner of one year of golf for one at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club

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• Second Place – Ronnie Smith (Duluth) – winner of a Luxury Golf Weekend Stay for Four at Lake Lanier Islands’ Legacy Lodge • Third Place – John Wolff (Snellville) – winner of a set of Mizuno JPX Irons.

“Events such as the Legacy on Lanier $1 Million Hole-in-One Challenge truly give amateur golfers a brief glimpse into the thrill and pressure of competitive golf,” said Brian Conley, director and head PGA pro at Legacy on Lanier.

“When everything is on the line, you see the adrenaline and nerves in every swing. Several shots came up just short but three competitors harnessed their emotions and hit real quality golf shots.”

Legacy on Lanier plans to offer the $1 Million Hole-in-one Challenge in 2012.

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Chinese business delegation visits Lanier boat dealership

By Pamela A. Keene and Alan Hope Nearly 30 Chinese businessmen came to Lake Lanier and Atlanta Marine in late October. The trip was a precursor to the group’s visit to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show at the end of the month.

The delegation, during a stay in Atlanta, met with owners Kurt and Lisa Backus and other representatives of Atlanta Marine at the company’s Hideaway Bay Marina

location.

They also traveled to New Orleans. They met with yacht dealers in both cities.

Ida Peng, Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Embassy in Bejing, said China and the U.S. hold such visits for various types of industries. She said this was the first time the marine industry from China had visited the metro Atlanta area.

Following a presentation by

Backus about Atlanta Marine and Coast to Coast the group took a quick pontoon boat tour and a drive-through of the boat dealerships located on Lanier Islands Parkway.

Backus was scheduled to join the group again in Fort Lauderdale and give them a tour of the manufacturers’ exhibits that are represented by Atlanta Marine.

“This was a natural for us because of the amount of international business we’re doing, especially with Coast to Coast Yachts,” Backus said, referring to his sales and brokerage business.

“These businessmen were able to see the boats at our dealership and then meet the manufacturers at the boat show.”

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No agreement yet on city proposal for Olympic venue

2011 Parade of Lights canceled Due to low lake levels and safety concerns, the UYC Maritime Foundation has canceled the 2011 Boat Parade of Lights.

“As the lake levels continued to drop, we decided that it was prudent to cancel the Parade of Lights for this year,” said Phil Eastman, chair of the UYC Maritime Foundation board of directors. “It was a difficult decision but with the lake at its current level and no foreseeable chance of significant rainfall, it was the right thing to do at this time.”

The annual event, which features dozens of brilliantly lit boats had been slated for Saturday, December 3.

“We’ve held off as long as we can, hoping for a miracle to fill the lake in time for the Pa-

rade of Lights 2011, but with the water level of Lake Lanier continuing to drop and navigation hazards multiplying, in the interest of safety, we have decided to cancel the event for 2011,” said Ed Gaito, co-chair of the event. “We appreciate everyone’s interest and support for this event and hope to return in 2012.”

Next year’s Boat Parade of Lights has already been scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2012.

The Boat Parade of Lights is a major fund-raising event for the UYC Maritime Foundation, which provides scholarships for local high school students as well as sailing and other water based programs for youth and challenged adults.

MORE INFO OR DONATE: www.lanierparadeoflights.org

Two marinas participate in holiday coat drive Holiday On Lake Lanier Marina and Sunrise Cove Marina will be taking part in this year’s 2011 Holiday Coat and Blanket Drive which runs from now through December 12.

You may participate by donating clean, slightly used coats and blankets for men, women and children. Both marinas will be

drop off points.

Both marinas will be drop off points for the collection.

The coats and blankets will be taken to day shelters for those in need.

MORE INFO: 770 945-7201 770 536-8599

By Jane Harrison There has been no move yet on the City of Gainesville’s proposal to assume full time maintenance responsibilities and implement potential upgrades to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. According to Gainesville city councilman Robert “Bob” Hamrick, a Gainesville and Hall County government committee formed to look into a potential hand over of duties to the city has met once and staff members from both entities are “still in discussions.”

However, as of late October, no future meetings of the original committee were scheduled, according to City of Gainesville Parks and Recreation Director Melvin Cooper. In an email response to questions about the committee, Cooper said there had been no progress on Hamrick’s proposal.

Last June Hamrick suggested ending the current city/county arrangement of alternate one-year maintenance terms at the venue with a full time city commitment.

He described the venue as an underutilized, revenue-producing tourist destination. In response to his proposal, the city and county formed a committee to discuss the idea.

Hamrick said he felt the committee meeting was productive in

delving into the “complicated issue” that involves not only the two governments, but also a private association formed for the 1996 Olympics, two private clubs (Lake Lanier Rowing Club and Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns the lake property and leases it to the city and county.

“I certainly feel we need to keep the focus on the venue to bring it up to the best conditions to keep groups coming in,” Hamrick said. “From the tone of the discussion, everyone realizes this is a legacy we need to maintain and enhance,” he said.

LLRC President Cliff Ward indicated he had not received any information about any changes in management of the venue. LCKC President Doug Smith also said he had heard “no new news” and is “hoping we’ll hear something.”

Hall County has responsibility for upkeep of the venue until June 30, 2012, after which the city is scheduled to begin its one-year term. Upkeep generally includes grass cutting and minor maintenance at the boathouse.

The 15-year-old facility, that includes a boathouse, 2,000 meter buoyed course, and updated grandstands and finish tower, was the site of three major rowing re-

gattas and a national canoe/kayak championship earlier this year. It also provided training waters and boathouse headquarters for about 2,000 college rowers during winter and spring breaks.

It faces competition for regattas and crew training from other venues in Oklahoma City, Okla., Sarasota, Fla., and Chattanooga, Tenn., where communities have invested millions of dollars in private and public funds to finance the river sport infrastructure.

The Olympic venue, though less sophisticated than its high profile competitors, offers more to rowers and paddlers than numerous other small launch and practice sites. Regatta participants whose home base may be a trailer and riverbank marvel at the twostory boathouse, stone grandstands, and huge expanse of water provided on Lake Lanier.

Organizers of regional and national regattas have indicated they will keep coming back to Lanier, but have cited the need for improvements to the docks and restrooms.

LLRC and LCKC submitted a venue improvement plan to the local governments some months ago, but it has not been acted upon. In addition, both clubs seek private investment to upgrade the facility.

Sailing Club Events 2011 SAILING EVENTS ON LAKE LANIER Club

Event

Day

Date

UYC Fall 4 Bill Sears #4 Miss Piggy (J-22, J-24) Annual Meeting Fall #3 - AISC Hosts Whitecapper/Oyster Roast Lanier Cup Invitational Bill Sears #5 UYC Fall Makeup 1

Sat Sat Sat/Sun Sun Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun

11/05 11/05 11/05-06 11/06 11/06 11/12 11/13 11/19 11/20

Sat Sat Sun Sat

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

DECEMBER UYC UYC LARC LARC

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

Event

Day

Date

JANUARY 2012

NOVEMBER UYC SSC LLSC LLSC LARC LLSC UYC SSC UYC

Club

BF/SSC LARC SSC LARC SSC LARC

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

1064 - Open UYC 2 Ice Breaker #3 Hot Ruddered Bum Winter #4 - SSC Hosts UYC 3 Ice Breaker #4

Event

Day

Date

MARCH 2012 Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sat

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

FEBRUARY 2012 LLSC UYC SSC UYC LARC UYC SSC

Club

Sat Sat Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat

02/04 02/04 02/05 02/11 02/18 02/19 02/25

LARC Winter #5 - BF Hosts

Sat

03/03

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

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

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Bits of the past resurface at Lanier Georgia Trust recognizes Chattahoochee Park Pavilion

By Pamela A. Keene Before there was Lake Lanier, there was Lake Warner, created by a timber and stone dam near downtown Gainesville. At the turn of the century – the early 1900s – an amusement park was located on the lake’s banks.

When Lanier was filled in the late 1950s, most of the buildings from Chattahoochee Park were covered by water.

Today, the only remnant of the park is the Chattahoochee Park Pavilion, a woodframe structure now owned by American

Legion Post 7 in Gainesville.

In late October, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation named the pavilion one of the state’s 10 Places in Peril for 2012. The location was selected from dozens of nominations submitted to the Trust; the Trust would not divulge the name of the nominator.

The purpose of the list is to raise awareness of threatened historic, archaeological and cultural sites throughout the state.

The amusement park opened around See Pavilion, page 55

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for tenants, 8 a.m. to sunset for visitors Phone: 770-967-6811 Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.79 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried.

Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24 hours a day, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals.

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available.

Types of fuel: Valvtect 93 non-ethanol Marine Gas and Valvtec diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11)) $4.69 premium; $4.39 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Additional amenities: Repair services. Free pump/portipotti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock, easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. The Houseboat Store has taken over the service dept & boat sales for Chris Craft, Formula, Startdust and Fantasy.

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

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.69; $4.09 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon./Thurs./ Fri..; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun. Closed Tue./Wed.) On-site eatery: Sandwich Market - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, pita wrap.

Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-2185 Security: 24-hour security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts de-

partment, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-536-2171 Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered. up to 25 feet, wet covered & uncovered to 80 feet.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.49 (Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week; Pay-at-the-Pump, 9 a.m.- ‘til dark, 7 days a week) On-site eatery: Skogies (Seasonal Wed. thru Sun.) Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats and Yamaha Outboards.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd, Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27 foot Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.49 (Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA (Formerly Starboard Cove Marina) Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m5:30 p.m., 7 days Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Web Site: www.HideawayBayMarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week) Types of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.34 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-7201 Location: 6900 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating sup-

plies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11): $4.99 premium; $4.89 unleaded; $4.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: Castaways Seafood Bar & Grill Menu: Seafood, burgers, sandwiches & salads Phone: 678-765-8300 Security: 24 hour Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours.

Phone: 770-945-2884 Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr, Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24 hour gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.59 mid-grade, $4.69 premium, with 10 cents off a gallon, both mid-grade and premium, for Boat US members.

Security: 24 hours Additional amenities: 24/hr Towing Service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20-foot to 80-foot; covered, 24-foot to 50-foot totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (464) for up to 39 feet & 115 covered bay sheds to store boats on trailers Store: Service Store & Ship Store Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat./Sun. Types of fuel: Non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.54 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24 hour self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga, 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office: 9:00 a.m.5 p.m., Wed.-Mon., closed Tues.

Phone: 770-536-8599 Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncov-20-70 ft.; covered-2450 ft.; to include an exclusive 44 ft Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon., closed Tues.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/23/11) $4.79 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24 hours a day.

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‘Choose and cut’ Christmas tree farms offer old time holiday experience

By Jane Harrison North Georgia Christmas tree farms open their fields this season for families to choose and cut the perfect holiday tree. Family farms with acres of evergreens provide tree shoppers with a bow saw and set them out on foot or in wagons to experience old time tree cutting. Hot cider, hay rides, visits from Santa, farm animal petting zoos and home made goodies and crafts add to the North Georgia holiday spirit that forges family traditions.

Here’s a sample of choose and cut Christmas tree farms open this holiday season: • Bottoms Tree Farm, Cumming. 5880 John Burruss Rd. (770) 889-5235, (706) 429-3173. www.bottomstreefarm.com.

Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-dark; Sat. 9 a.m.-dark; closed Sun. Nov. 22Dec. 20. Sandra and Dennis Bottoms own the 56-acre farm with seven acres in Christmas trees.

“We’re truly a family farm,” said Sandra Bottoms from her kitchen last month as she made chow chow from home grown tomatoes and peppers. Her four children and church friends work the farm and sell choose and cut Leyland cypress, Carolina sapphire, East-

ern red cedar, Virginia pine and blue ice evergreens during the holiday season. Bottoms Farms’ homemade relish, peach preserves, hot pepper jelly and salsa often end up on teachers’ desks as gifts from children tree shopping with their families. Bottoms said customers enjoy cutting their own tree. “We can cut for them, but for most, we give them a nice hardy welcome and a saw and they prefer to saw the tree down themselves. A lot of families choose to haul the tree back to the barn themselves,” although farm workers can do that for them, Bottoms said. She provides complimentary hot apple cider and banana bread to warm body and spirit. Visitors can also take a tractor-drawn hayride around the farm.

• Kinsey Family Farm, Gainesville. 7170 Jot Em Down Road. (770) 887-6028. www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com. Mon.-Fri. noon-7 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. the day after; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 20-Dec. 19. Christmas trees started it all in 2002 for this family-focused farm in North Forsyth County. “It’s become a huge family tradition. People find out

about us and keep coming back,” said Andy Kinsey. The family grows Leyland cypress, Carolina sapphire, and blue ice trees, which Kinsey described as “non traditional, but super fragrant.”

The farm hands give shoppers a “wagon ride out to the back of the farm and give them a saw,” Kinsey said. “We’ll carry the tree back and load it,” he said. Kinsey also has more than 700 fresh cut Fraser, concolor and Douglas firs shipped in refrigerated trucks from North Carolina. In the barn, the harvest shop is stocked with locally grown and prepared jams, jellies, Cleveland honey and fresh baked bread. Folks can also toast marshmallows, make s’mores, drink hot chocolate, listen to holiday music, and get up close to farm animals at the petting zoo.

The Kinseys’ annual pewter ornament is a holiday keepsake that adorns trees year after year.

• Three Dimensional Life Tree Farm, Gainesville. 4141 Old Cornelia Hwy. (770) 8693551. 4-7 p.m. Fri.; 9-5 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving and Saturdays, Nov. 25-Dec. 17. The farm, operated by its namesake program for troubled teenage boys, offers choose and cut Leyland cypress

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The Kinsey Family Farm in North Forsyth County sells Carolina sapphire (foreground), blue ice, and Leyland cypress choose and cut Christmas trees.

trees tended by and sold by its residents. “The teenagers trim and water trees, when needed,” said Greg Brooks, Three Dimensional Life executive director. “You can pull up on the property and we’ll give you a saw or we’ll go with you to cut the tree down,” Brooks said. The farm also has fresh cut North Carolina Fraser firs and offers deliveries. Visits from Santa, a petting zoo and s’more making are part of the holidays at the Gainesville tree farm.

• Cooper’s Christmas Tree Farm, Braselton. 5577 Winder Hwy. (770) 967-6175. www.coopertreefarm.com 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19-Dec. 20.

Kathy Cooper has grown Christmas trees on her family farm for 30 years. Several thousand choose and cut Leyland cypress trees from five to 10 feet tall grow on a seven to eight acre plot on Cooper’s 25-acre farm. “We also make our own wreaths and take See Tree farm, page 45

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Reception features folk artists at Market 334

By Jane Harrison A fun, upbeat reception is planned for the grand opening of the Bald Ridge Folk Art Gallery at Market 334 in Cumming. Many of the area artists featured in the

The art covers the spectrum, from oils on canvas to collages on board and tin, Weinberg said. It ranges in price from around $30 to $1,200 and includes works from young artists just starting out to one whose paintings appear in the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Continued from Page 44 Weinberg said the display incustom orders” for table arrange- and small Christmas tree operacludes two pieces by Lorenzo farm, as members get up from the ments and greenery displays, she tion in the early 1990s. Since Scott, a West Point, Ga. painter table to help folks seeking their said. Cooper makes an annual trip then, they have replanted several whose work is displayed at the holiday centerpiece. to tree farms between Sylva and varieties of evergreens and transSmithsonian and High Museum • Southern Tree Plantation, Cashiers, N.C. to personally seformed the farm into a tree hunt- Blairsville. 2531 Owltown Rd. of Art in Atlanta. A biography of lect trees for her fresh-cut selecing wonderland. “It’s fun. I enjoy (706) 745-0601. www.southernthe Georgia artist describes his tion of 5 to 12 foot Fraser firs. seeing people come in for their subject matter as “concerned with treeplantation.com. 10 a.m.-6 She plans to bring woven vine trees. It’s like Norman Rockwell good and evil and the power of p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon- 6 p.m. baskets from Carolina tree coun- weekends,” Ruth Cantrell said.

Sun. Thanksgiving Day-Dec. 23. angels.” try to sell for holiday decorations. Fields of choose and cut blue Woodwork from award winThe Georgia mountain tree farm At the Braselton farm, shoppers spruce, Norway spruce, white ning Buford artist David Rickets sells choose and cut Colorado can also buy a sack of boiled pine and six kinds of cypress abut blue spruce, white pine, Fraser fir, will also be on hand. Rickets peanuts and visit with a calf, the hill country on the scenic and balsam fir, according to their carved his craft from his early exgoats, rabbits and other animals at farm. The Cantrells also sell perience in tree service and landwebsite. The plantation stocks the petting zoo. balled and burlapped Norway fresh cut Fraser firs in the holiday scaping. “I am a self taught artist.

• Holly Hill Tree Farm, spruce and fresh cut Carolina I’ve used chain saws, grinders and barn and sells and balled and Dahlonega. 276 Woodland Lane. Fraser firs. Tree shoppers even burlapped white spruce and Nor- hand tools to create many differ(770) 864-8222. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. come up from Florida to romp the way spruce. Weekend activities ent works—from primitive faces Tues.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 1-5 fields and pose on a Santa sleigh on poles to a six- foot giraffe to include wagon and train rides, p.m. beginning Nov. 19 until sold for photos, Cantrell said. She marshmallow roasts, farm animal custom commissions. I sell my art out. Sid and Ruth Cantrell bought looks forward to her family’s at galleries, in exhibits and by and deer exhibits, and a wooden a Lumpkin County horse farm Thanksgiving gathering at the maze. new caveat at the eclectic local market will be on hand to greet patrons at catered receptions Nov. 4 and 5.

Gallery owner Bob Weinberg, a 20-year art collector, plans a ca-

sual gala that focuses on colorful, motivational works of folk artists.

“The goal is to get people interested in folk art, which is art by self-taught artists that is visionary and precious,” he said.

• Tree farm

Outdoor Activity Calendar November 2011 See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities Aqua Activities Brenau Masters Swim Team, Gainesville.

Practice and competitive program for masters swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 6-7 a.m., Brenau University Natatorium, Washington/Prior St. $60 month. (770) 5326279, bbachman@brenau.edu, crossfitnega@yahoo.com.

Grounded pursuits Fall Colors Hike, Gainesville. Naturalistguided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m.

Nov. 5, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $5, 2-12, $3, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.

Crew Work Day, Gainesville. Bring water, lunch and gloves for trail maintenance work, tools provided, ages 18 and older, 10 a.m.3p.m. Nov. 5, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2123 Elachee Drive. Call to register. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.

Forsyth 5K/Family Fun Run for Special Olympics, Cumming. 5K 8 a.m., fun run 8:45 a.m. Nov. 5, Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7785 Majors Rd. $25 5k, $15 fun run. www.active.com, (678) 458-4933.

Old Peachtree 5K for Rainbow, Suwanee.

9 a.m. Nov. 5, GA-PCOM 625 Old Peachtree Rd. $20. www.active.com, (662) 803-5799.

Tour de Tugaloo, Toccoa. 22-, 42-, 62-mile bike rides, 5 miler for young or casual cyclists, 10 a.m. Nov. 5, Yonah Dam Park, Yonah Dam Rd. $35. www.tourdetugaloo, www.active.com.

ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group bicycle rides all speeds and levels, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, Corinth Baptist Church, Thompson Bridge/Mt. Vernon Rd; Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. Hopewell Church Road; Thursdays 6 p.m. Dewberry Baptist Church, Clarks Bridge Road. Free. www.isicycling.com.

Hilly bike ride, Batesville. Ride around Lake Burton with Chicken City Cyclists, lunch at Lakeside Grill, 9 a.m. Nov. 5, Providence Baptist Church, Hwy. 197.

Toy Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk, Winder. 9 a.m. Nov. 5, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., $25 plus, $5 parking. www.active.com, (706) 215-3893.

Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Johnny’s Pizza, 204 Carrington Park Dr. www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Triathlon Club, Gainesville. Club Baxter’s meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Baxter’s Multisport, 2480 Limestone Pkwy. Call or email for information about group bike rides, open water swims, runs. (770) 532-2453, www.gobaxters.com.

Chicken City Cyclists, Gainesville. 6 p.m.

Nov. 10, Pasquales Italian Restaurant, 1011 Riverside Dr. (770) 534-7075, unnoldl@charter.net.

Lanier Under the Lights 5K, Buford. Run through Lake Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights display, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $30, no race day registration, limited to 1,500 participants. www.active.com, (770) 338-2996.

Adopt a Stream Workshop, Gainesville.

Learn how to monitor streams, identify macroinvertibrates, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.noon Nov. 12, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2123 Elachee Dr. $5. Register in advance. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led moonlit hike into Tallulah

Gorge, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 6:15-9:15 p.m.

Nov. 11, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 7547981.

36+ Mile Ride, Dahlonega. Bike ride with Chicken City Cyclists, 9 a.m. Nov. 12, Greenbrier Shopping Center, 406 E. Main. (770) 5347075, unnoldl@charter.net.

Medicinal Plant Class, Helen. Explore fall medicinal roots, lichens, nuts, make salve, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register by Nov. 4. $35, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.

Free to Breathe Run/Walk 5K, 1-Mile, Athens. 8:15 a.m. Nov. 12, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $15 online registration, $18 mail-in, $20 race day. www.runnjingintheusa.com, www.freetobreathe.org.

Promise to Run 5K, 10K, 1-Mile, Gainesville. 5K 2 p.m., 10K 3 p.m. 1-mile 3:13 p.m. Nov. 13, Riverside Military Academy, Riverside Dr. 5K $20 by Nov. 3, $25 after; 10K $25/$30; 1-mile $15/$20. www.runningintheusa.com, promise.to.run@gmail.com.

Run Over Violence 5K, 1-mile, Hartwell. 1mile 2:30 p.m., 5K 3 p.m. Nov. 13, corner Old US 29/US 29. $20 by Nov. 4, $25 after. www.runningintheusa.com, (864) 314-4369.

Dollars for Scholars 5K, Fun Run, Buford.

Fun Run 10 a.m., 5K 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr. Fun Run $15; 5K $20 by Nov. 5, $25 after. www.runningintheusa.com, (678) 362-1252.

5K Run/Walk for Woody, Cumming. 8 a.m.

word of mouth,” Rickets writes in an autobiographical piece.

The gallery’s paintings by Sam Granger show the resourcefulness of the artist whose lack of a job led him to take an online test that determined he should be an artist.

He purchased paints and brushes and soon became a favorite of antiques dealers who could not get enough of his acrylic-on-board pieces.

“We’re hoping to get all the artists there” for the receptions, Weinberg said. The receptions, catered by a local restaurant, are free and open to the public. “It’s a fun thing you don’t have to dress up for,” he said.

Bald Ridge Folk Art Gallery Reception What: Gallery opening with catered receptions featuring folk art and artists Where: Market 334, 334 Dahlonega St., Cumming When: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 4; coffee reception 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 5

Nov. 19, Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Rd. $25. www.active.com, (678) 7611267.

Special Olympics Annual Run, Athens. 5K for runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Hilsman Middle School, 870 Gaines School Rd. $15 early; $20 race day. www.runningintheusa.com, www.classicraceservices.com, (706) 547-7721, ext. 18342.

Gobbler 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, Athens. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $18 by Nov. 13, $23 after. www.runningintheusa.com, (706) 425-1892.

Noble Heroes 5K, 1/2 miler, Lawrenceville.

Wheelchair race 9 a.m., others 9:15 a.m. Nov. 26, Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy.

5K $18 by Nov. 18, $23 after; 1/2 miler $10. www.runningintheusa.com, (706) 388-3184.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist-guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $5, 2-12, $3, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.

Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. Bring water, lunch and gloves for trail maintenance work, tools provided, ages 18 and older, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Dec. 3, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2123 Elachee Drive. Call to register. www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.

North Jackson Reindeer Run, Talmo. 5K 9 a.m. Dec. 3, North Jackson Elementary School, 1880 Old Gainesville Hwy. Pre-registration $15 adults, $5 kindergarten-5th grade. www.active.com, (706) 693-2246.

Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk, Athens. 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 5, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $20 by Nov. 30, $25 after. www.runningintheusa.com, (706) 353-1645.

- Compiled by Jane Harrison

MORE INFO: Additions/corrections, email lakesidenews@mindspring.com

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November 2011

What is going on with lake levels?

By Joanna Cloud, Executive Director, Lake Lanier Association top at the beginObviously, the lake levels are drop- Lake Lanier Association ning of the 2007/2008 ping, visibly dropNews & Information drought would ping as we move have added an further into the extra three feet winter months. of water at the When you look drought’s low at it, the answer is point of 1050 pretty simple. We msl. are in a drought Once lake levels drop below that is projected to increase. The 1060, the lake experiences the lower two-thirds of our state is “cliff effect;” recreational use in a defined Extreme Drought drops and safety concerns incondition. Weather predictions crease dramatically. Once levels are that LaNina is re-establishing in the eastern Pacific Ocean, drop below 1060 msl, every inch of water counts. which usually portends drier The Lake Lanier Association conditions for the Southeast. doesn’t have an estimate of the The Corps does not operate 1073 timeline but we continue to Lanier as a stand-alone lake. work with our state legislators, The Corps operates the as well as the ACF Stakeholders Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint Basin as a total system and group that represents all three states, in pushing for that contries to keep the three federal cept. reservoirs on the system “balWe realize that the 1073 issue anced.” needs a full engineering study Lanier, as the northernmost reservoir on the system, has po- but the association believes that we already have a significant tential to be affected any time book of knowledge. After all, there is a crisis within the system. The Flint River, which typi- the lake levels have measured at least 1073 more than 300 times cally contributes about half of in its history, most recently in the water flow in the southern November 2009. part of the ACF system, was in Lanier levels measured 1072 the worst drought on record earlier this season and therefore is in April 2011, and so there is renot contributing nearly as much cent experience with higher lake levels. water as it usually does toward The association has been in flows into the Apalachicola.

By rough averages, the Flint discussions about 1073 with Governor Nathan Deal, our state is currently contributing about senators and representatives, one-third of its historical averlocal county commissioners, as age toward the minimum flow well as other politicians. When requirement into the the legislature goes back into Apalachicola. That means the session in early 2012, we are Chattahoochee is being called eager to see how our leaders on to fill that void. Right now each of the reservoirs are rapidly help us push the concept forapproaching Zone 4, the lowest ward.

A chance to be heard action zone defined by the The association is also interCorps’ operating procedures. ested in your feedback and comNot that it offers much solace, but the other major lakes in ments. Do you have an opinion about raising the full-pool level the ACF system – West Point of Lake Lanier to 1073 msl? If and Eufala – are either at the so, share your thoughts with us same zone level as Lanier, or by e-mailing lakeinfo@lakeeven lower.

Unfortunately, the only solu- lanier.org.

Founded in 1966, the LLAis tion to preventing further drops the oldest volunteer group workin the level of Lanier is rain. ing to protect the high water However, it is because we quality as well as water levels face these conditions that prompts the Lake Lanier Associ- and to preserve its valuable legacy for future generations. It ation to continue to advocate raising the lake’s full pool level is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. by two feet.

That will give it an even MORE INFO: greater buffer of water as these 770-503-7757 drought conditions occur. Given www.lakelanier.org the martini-glass shape of the lake’s basin, two extra feet on

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Allison is more than a name in the nautical world The word Allison – in the nautical world – is defined as: “The act of striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.” Given the low levels of the lake these past few months this word and its meaning should be of particular interest to local boaters.

Areas of the lake that were once familiar bodies of water now have drastically changed. Having a run in with a stationary object during this period of time is a common occurrence with a wide variety of damaging results and expensive repairs. Compared to a collision such as with another vessel on the surface, these navigation dangers can sometime offer no advanced warning. Even the possibility of grounding does give an alert with the color change and texture of the surrounding water, or a visual marker or buoy directing your attention.

These navigation hazards just below the surface, barely breaking the top of the water, or larger objects such as piers and other marine structures, offer yet another important consideration to safe operation of your vessel while underway.

Since most of you drive in a visual or piloting mode on the

Steve Johnson Boating Safety

lake the first indication that a stationary object is close is the opposite and parallel motion you will see. Of course if there is no visual bearing drift then you are heading directly for it on a collision path and should immediately change course, speed, or both.

Please keep in mind when something is “dead ahead and opposite direction” it can be even more difficult to see this motion or measure distance.

Another clue as to a stationary object that is exposed above the lake surface is the water rip around it, giving the direction of the current or water flow. A floating, drifting object would generally not show this characteristic.

How do you prepare for the possibility for those dangers you do not see? Depending on the type and capability of the vessel you command including the ability to stop quickly or maneuver, the best resolve for this situation

is real time information from other mariners that have transited the area recently, up-to-date navigation publications, print or online, and underwater depth finding technology.

As always, relying on one source of information for navigation will not give you an accurate picture of where to safely travel.

Every time you apply the throttle not knowing what lies ahead, especially below the surface, you take a risk. With frequent practice 3D depth finders will give you a remarkable view of the deep, or in this case, the shallows. You can also chart your course through safe water with visual reference or ranges and even input way points on your GPS to guide your way.

The lake will eventually return to a normal depth and so will the reduced possibility of you ever knowing the true meaning of Allison. Until then, please keep your guard up, navigate with caution and effectively use every method available to protect you, your passengers, and your vessel.

Steve Johnson, US Coast Guard (ret). is with CPO Johnson, Inc. MORE INFO: ybcjohnson@gmail.com

Permit your special events with the Corps

By Nicholas Baggett Natural Resource Manager As Lake Lanier becomes more popular for on-the-water and onthe-shoreline events, the US Army Corps of Engineers has taken an active role in permitting activities. This year the Corps has permitted 325 special events so far.

The Corps issued a variety of special event permits in 2011, including weddings, baptisms, canoe/kayak and rowing events, triathlons, sailing races and cruises. Permits have also been issued for movie productions, music videos, and photo shoots.

Special Event Permits minimize scheduling conflicts, prevent overuse, ensure equal access and enhance public safety. Any event that takes place on or around Lanier must be permitted through the Corps. All special event permit applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event. Applications may be turned in up to one year in advance.

A maximum of 15 events may be held at any park by a group during a calendar year. Permits

naments. When the lake level falls below 1064 msl, applications will Nicholas no longer be accepted for nightBaggett time fishing tournaments; this decision been made because of US Army possible hazardous conditions on Corps of the water. As the water level apEngineers proaches 1059 msl, fishing tournaments will typically be only permitted for Balus Creek Park, may require payment of fees, but Little Hall Park and Laurel Park some events are permitted at no due to parking concerns. charge. The fees help the Corps When the water level returns recoup the administrative costs to 1064 msl or above, most of the associated with the events.

Corps’ low-water hazard markers Permits generally cost $50 per are removed and flexibility in event with the exception of Little choosing a public access points Hall Park. At this venue, permits for events allow more events to be cost $100 per event because the scheduled. fishing complex includes the use Current permitted events are of a dock, pavilion, status board, listed on the Corps of Engineers' and holding tanks for fish.

Lake Lanier website at Fishing tournaments are very http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/la popular types of special events. nier/. Click on News and Events, Most tournaments are held at then go to the Special Events Laurel Park, which is managed by Page. The site shows all the perHall County, and at two parks mitted events on the lake. For admanaged by the Corps of Engiditional information about special neers – Little Hall, and Balus events contact Corps Ranger Creek Park.

Jason Couch at 770-945-9531.

Typically, lake levels above MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 1064 mean feet above sea level www.sam.usace.army.mil/lanier will not affect most fishing tour-

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November 2011

Douglas Scott: A ‘gentle giant’ helping Gold Star Moms cope Shore Lines

From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Jane Harrison is commanding presence can halt cars in the middle of a busy Iraqi street. Women have wept on his broad shoulders. Douglas Scott’s combination of strength, military discipline and compassion have helped ensure safe sojourns of healing for women who have lost loved ones to war.

The retired Naval Reconnaissance Air crewman who flew intelligence missions over enemy territory in the first Gulf War now volunteers to help further peace and stability to war ravaged individuals and families through his volunteer efforts as head of security for Families United Toward Universal Respect (FUTURE. See inset).

Scott talked to a reporter recently from his home at the Chattahoochee River Club in Cumming, where he settled his 6’4”, 260-pound frame on a dark leather chair and told of humanitarian journeys to counter the outcomes of war. Although affable, articulate and direct, the former covert crewman injured in the line of duty expressed feeling somewhat odd about talking of himself after “flying under the radar so deliberately” for about 22 years.

He prefers not to talk about injuries he incurred in six years of active duty.

Scott spoke primarily of his post war volunteer mission: his

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duty to protect delegations of American and Iraqi women united through FUTURE and its affiliate program, Hugs for Healing. “You cannot be in (security) service without understanding that the people with you are at risk,” he said. As FUTURE’s director of security, Scott takes personal responsibility for both the emotional and physical well-being of wayfarers he protects.

He told of seeing lives changed when American women he safely escorted to the land of their child’s death met and hugged Iraqi mothers who also lost children to the war. And he spoke of his belief that the empowerment of women as equal partners in historically paternal countries can strengthen families and societies.

“By nature I am extremely protective,” said the former high school football left tackle and military brat born in Patuxent, MD. He explained his gridiron speed and size segue well to security, where quick instinct and reflexes combine with his daunting physique to safeguard those he serves. His experiences in the military as a linguist, cryptologist and signals intelligence operator translate into danger-sensing ability that transcends verbal communication. And, his observation of post war suffering and work in post-conflict security after military retirement further hewed his

What is FUTURE? Douglas Scott began security work for Families United Toward Universal Respect when he sought to support the humanitarian organization begun by Joan Betros, a broadcast media specialist who worked in Iraq, and husband, Fareed Betros, a long time friend, veteran of the first Gulf War, and retired U.S. Army Reserves colonel.

• Mission: The non-profit organization teaches women self-reliance, networking, and volunteerism through humanitarian aid, support centers, one-on-on mentoring and partnership with national and international organizations. FUTURE’s website states its mission in Iraq is to “develop, restore and unify their communities through focus on the family.”

• Affiliate organizations: Hugs for Healing brings American women and their families together with Iraqi women to provide a healing environment. The FUTURE Care Program sends humanitarian aid kits to Iraq to distribute through its Women for FutureIraq organization.

• Challenges: According to Scott and the Bestros, funding is a major challenge. “Now that our military is pulling out, (it is important to) get the women’s centers going and get the educational needs up to par … it’s all about funding,” Joan Betros said. The organization is seeking support to take 10 Americans who lost loved ones in Iraq to participate in Hugs for Healing next October.

• Information: www.womenforfuture.org.

PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON

From his home near Lake Lanier, Douglas Scott tells of his duties safeguarding women who travel between the U.S. and Iraq for healing and empowerment through FUTURE.

pletely oppressed,” he said. He hopes to escort them toward their powerful potential by safeguarding their passage toward healing.

He prepares Gold Star Moms (American mothers who have lost children in service to the country) for FUTURE trips to Iraq by telling them of the potential emotional overload: “You are going into a war zone, it will be an overwhelming experience … it will be an experience that will change you completely.” Then, he warns them of potential physical danger: “When I say move, that means run!”

“We would have followed him anywhere,” said Ann Hampton, a Gold Star Mom from Seneca, S.C. who traveled to Iraq for the FUTURE Hugs for Healing conference in Sept. 2010. Hampton’s daughter was killed when her helicopter was shot down in Iraq in 2004. She said her healing process began in Oct. 2009 after she met eight Iraqi women who traveled under Scott’s protection to a FUTURE conference in Greenville, S.C. She said when she was invited to a luncheon to “meet Iraqi women and hug them” her initial reaction was to recoil, “why would I want to hug Iraqi women?” But the uniting of mothers with similar losses transformed Hampton. “When I met the Iraqi women, it truly was hugs for healing. We hugged, kissed, cried and really bonded. It was the beginning of my healing, really,” she said.

Eleven months later, she got ready to board a plane for Iraq Douglas Scott stops traffic for with other Gold Star Moms. It Gold Star Moms shopping in Iraq. was then she got to know Scott.

desire to foster healing and protection.

Working with FUTURE His life-long devotion to strengthening families through FUTURE is rooted in a strong mother, he said, “a powerful, educated woman … a teacher with firm principles.” He said he does not remember his father, who served four tours in Vietnam, but that it was his mother who girded him with a keen sense of faith, family and country.

“My mother was an amazing woman. I lost my older brother when he was 11. I was 8 … I understand the pain (of women whose children die). I saw my mother’s pain. I lost many friends in the military,” he said.

Scott believes that in societies where women are oppressed, families, and therefore societies, fail. “All the Middle East under Islam is like being in the center of the Stone Age in a male-centered society” that crushes the talents of “brilliant women who are com-

“Doug met all of us at the Atlanta airport and gave us a briefing. He’s a very big guy, very imposing looking … a gentle giant. By the time he finished talking, we knew exactly what we were supposed to do and not to question him. He’s a wonderful person and a great listener. He heard every mom’s story. He was kind and gentle and he made us feel safe,” Hampton said.

Scott’s security detail begins long before airport briefings. He said his major concern when Iraqi women travel to the U.S. is about “radical factions” here who could put them at risk. When American women travel to Iraq, he has been acutely aware of car bombs and shots fired, “distant from us” but menacing. Long before planes carrying the women touch down, Scott has done the groundwork coordinating with local law enforcement and government officials and evaluating facilities.

“Anybody out there could be a potential threat to the ladies,” he said. He said it helps to have a “good sense for threats … like a gut check and hair rising on the neck.”

He told of an incident that got him a little uptight in Iraq. “The women wanted to go shop. I didn’t want them to … but, they wanted to shop.” Their route took them to a busy street, where passage wasn’t going to be easy. “I walked out and faced traffic and gave the good international hand signal to stop, and it stopped.” He said his street attire, bulging with barely concealed weapons, made his large frame appear even more authoritative.

Please see Shorelines, page 51

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern - Lunch, dinner and breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food.

Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor.

Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662.

Bullfrogs Bar & Grille - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Castaways - Holiday Marina. Offering raw and steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, baskets and entrees, such as seared tuna sashimi, Gulf Coast oysters and Cajun blackened Mahi Mahi. Seasonal seafood: crawfish, stone crabs and soft-shell crabs. Full bar service. Mon-Sat 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 11a.m. to 9 p.m. C-3 678-765-8300.

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

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

C-3, 770-967-3775.

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

Pier 29 - Located on Lake Lanier at lake marker 29 opposite Browns Bridge. Newly renovated family friendly restaurant with a separate bar and dining patio with live music.

Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Offering fish, shrimp, steak, burgers, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes. Every Monday, buy 10 wings get 10 free. Dockside delivery available at restaurant’s courtesy dock as well as delivery to Port Royal Marina. www.pier29onlanier.com, 770-781-2242.

(Former Lantern Inn location.)

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

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

Sunset Cove Beach Club - An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner. Views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. On the waterpark side, Gianni’s

Italian Bistro serves pizza, subs and pasta.

By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lakelanierislands.com.

Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Windows Restaurant - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier.

Provides breakfast buffet, and menu options daily and special dining events every Saturday night throughout the season. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, www.lakelanierislands.com. 770-945-8787.

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

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

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

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

CooCoos Nest - Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering wings, salads complimented by fresh meats hand cut daily from Fergusons Meat Market. Also featuring steaks, chops and seafood. House favorites include beer battered fries, hooch beans (a battered and fried green bean), Cuban sandwich and the Quesadilla Burger. Live entertainment weekly. Located at GA 400, Exit 16, Pilgrim Mill Rd. at Freedom Pkwy.

Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932; www.coocoo nest.com.

Foster House - Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 112:30, Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 5-9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

Norman’s Landing - Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian babyback ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce.

Cumming. Casual. A-3, 770-886-0100.

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

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southerninspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft.

Full beer and wine list. Lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s - Offering American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller, and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. 15 East Main St., Buford, B-3. 678 7540379.

Aqua Terra Bistro - European fusion cuisine served daily. Open for lunch, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; dinner hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No

reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

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

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

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

Dominick’s Italian Restaurant - Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half-price bottles of wine on Monday nights, half-price appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays. Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 5 until 9:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center.

770-614-0019, Buford. B-3.

Firesalt Tavern - Fine-dining restaurant in a casual atmosphere and a café-to-go. Café features gourmet coffee, to-go items and full breakfast and lunch. Restaurant features fine steaks, shrimp and grits, fresh seafood including scallops and salmon. Open Mon-Sun. Café to go is open for breakfast and lunch; tavern is open for lunch and dinner. Corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-9326284, Buford. B-3.

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

Oar House in Dahlonega - Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts. Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983.

Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. C1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s on the Square - Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville square. C-2. 770-536-1111.

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

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

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

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe - Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

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

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

Mexican La Cazuela - An Atlanta area landmark that’s expanded to two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. Cumming, 678947-0718, Buford, 770-614-6871.

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

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Barber is the star in Birmingham Diving into “Corkscrew Turn” at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala. at high speed in a fast car is one of the biggest thrills in racing. In less than the length of a football field, the road drops nearly 100 feet through a very tight turn that pulls at the restraining straps in two different directions at once, and that is only one of the 17 exciting turns on this 2.38 mile race track!

Most visitors to this beautiful venue only experience this excitement vicariously by watching races, but Barber Motorsports Park has much more to offer. This property exhibits the most complete motorcycle collection ever assembled anywhere in the world.

More than 1,200 vintage, modern, racing, and one-of-a-kind motorcycles are on display, and the inventory continues to grow. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum also has the best collection of Lotus street and race cars I have ever seen.

Though the museum always appears to contain many thousands of units, only about 600 motorcycles and cars are displayed during any period. These bikes and cars vary from 1902 to present day, and range from production to rare Grand Prix machinery. All the cars and bikes are in running condition and are rotated regularly to allow more recent acquisitions to be added.

Birmingham began at the crossroads of two railroad lines

Bill Vanderford Travel Editor

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Under the surface of this area were abundant deposits of iron, coal, and limestone that were in great demand during late 1800s and early 1900s. The remnants of all the mining and steel production is still evident throughout the Birmingham area. The Great Depression, however, hit this industrial city harshly, and it didn’t begin to recover until after World War II. Since then, Birmingham has replaced much of the manufacturing jobs with medical workers, engineers, and educational staffing for numerous higher learning facilities in the area.

Despite all the changes, Birmingham has retained its wonderful, friendly, classic Southern charm. One of the places this can be experienced is at the Irondale Cafe, which was the original Whistlestop Cafe alongside the railroad where a tradition of mouthwatering Southern cooking

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A view of Birmingham from the Vulcan Park and Museum.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.

was born more than a half century ago with the introduction of “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Nearly 50 years later, Fannie Flagg wrote about this little cafe in a book, and a movie by the same name.

The Irondale Cafe is still in daily operation, and they average 600 to 800 slices of the famous fried green tomatoes each day along with many other great Southern standards.

In an effort to preserve and share their industrial history, Birmingham built Vulcan Park and Museum, which exhibits the largest cast iron statue in the world. It stands 56 feet high and was grand prize winner in the 1903 World’s Fair in St. Louis.

The huge statue was patterned after Vulcan (Mythical God of the Forge) and now stands atop Red Mountain which affords visitors the best panoramic view of the city.

The museum at Vulcan is complete with interactive exhibits and displays that portray this region’s history and progress.

For nature lovers or hikers, Birmingham has the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, located only 10 minutes from downtown.

This 1,011 acre nature preserve is a quiet place with numerous moderate walking trails that meander through forests and diverse plant life. The visitor’s center has classes in nature and the local environment with indoor exhibits of raptors, turtles, and other Alabama wildlife.

The best place to stay near all the great venues is the new Birmingham Marriott, which is also the host hotel for all the visiting

PHOTO BY BILL VANDERFORD

sports teams playing the University of Alabama. This gorgeous property is just southeast of downtown, near the airport, and very close to major highways.

Rooms, food, and service are excellent and a very good representation of Southern hospitality.

Because it is so near Atlanta, the city of Birmingham is often overlooked as a destination. Nevertheless, it still has much of the old Southern charm that has been somewhat diminished because of tremendous growth in Atlanta,

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The Irondale Cafe, which was the original Whistlestop Cafe alongside the railroad where a tradition of mouthwatering Southern cooking was born more than a half century ago with the introduction of “Fried Green Tomatoes.”

and its setting in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains gives it plenty of natural beauty. Birmingham is easy to reach by air, rail, or car, and it offers unique dining and entertainment possibilities, which make it great place to visit and explore.

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

Please see Travel, page 51

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• Shorelines

Holiday Golf Classic nets $17,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County

Continued from Page 48 “He could stop Iraqi traffic with a look,” Hampton said. “We had not one single fearful moment. We knew Doug was in charge … he served many purposes. He has big broad shoulders and we cried on them.”

Tammie Davenport, whose son was killed in Iraq in Nov. 2006, said her FUTURE trip with Scott’s protection into Iraq “made a huge difference” in her healing.

“Iraqi women told us how sorry they were. One who lost 14 family members told us how sorry she was” for our loss.

“Doug made it absolutely awesome for us. He was so protective … He made you feel safe. You knew when he was there you were OK and he wasn’t going to let anything bad happen,” she said. “He has a wonderful family and he told us stories about them,” she said. “He became our other son.”

Lake Lanier connection Scott, who has financed his trips with money from his own pocket and frequent flier miles, sees the women as an extension of his family. He and Spanish born wife, Eva Marie, an insur-

Gov. Nathan Deal to speak at club’s November event

Douglas Scott is pictured with the Sept. 2010 Gold Star Mom's Group in Sulemanyah, Kurdistan/Northern Iraq wearing traditional Kurdish clothing given as a gift by First Lady Talibani to wear as guests at the Presidential Palace that night.

ance and investment consultant, have three daughters, Marina Isabel, 15; Sofia Cristina, 12; Alma Katerina, 10; and son, Andrew Michael, 4. When he retired from the military in 1993, he chose to live in Forsyth County near Lake Lanier after extensive research into the area’s schools, economy, Atlanta airport access and recreational opportunities.

“I came here because of the lake,” he said. He formerly kept a boat at Habersham Marina, but currently enjoys boating with

friends. He and family members utilize neighborhood horse trails to ride, power walk and run near the lake. He enjoys spending time at the lake with his family when he is not doing security and surveillance work in his current position as business development executive at QRC Technologies in metropolitan Washington, D.C. “The area around Lake Lanier is so much what America is supposed to be about,” he said.

“Where people remember their roots.”

By Pamela A. Keene More than 130 golfers took advantage of a picture perfect fall day to play in the 13th Annual Holiday Golf Classic, sponsored by Holiday Marina.

The event raised $17,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County and took place at Legacy on Lanier Golf Course at Lake Lanier Islands.

Since the classic began supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs eight years ago, it has raised more than $80,000.

Phil Niekro turned out for the tournament that also offered a live auction of sports memorabilia from the Falcons, inNiekro cluding three jerseys signed by Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez and Julio Jones as well as two footballs – one signed by Coach Mike Smith and the other by the entire team.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of

Hall County has served the community for nearly 60 years.

Currently with three club locations -- Positive Place Club, Teen Center and Joseph F. Walters Club -- the organization serves more than 4,000 children ages 6 to 18 annually. Programs and services are provided to more than 400 members every day.

The club sponsors a number of events throughout the year, including the Futures for Kids Gala, and the Rubber Duck Derby on Lake Lanier each May. This year’s Gala features Gov. Nathan Deal as keynote speaker, is set for Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Gainesville Civic Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

MORE INFO: 770-532-8102 www.boysgirlsclubs.com

• Travel Continued from Page 50

PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

Clockwise from top left: Dan Gurney's Lotus Ford Indy car at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum; The Statue at Vulcan Park and Museum; An old iron crusher along the nature trails at Ruffner Mountain; Bikes and cars being restored at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.

MORE INFO: • Barber Motorsports Park, www.barbermotorsports.com, 205 699-7275 • Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, www.barbermuseum.org, 205 699-7275 • Irondale Cafe, www.irondalecafe.com, 205 956-5258 • Vulcan Park, www.vulcanpark.org, 205 933-1409 • Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, www.ruffnermountain.org, 205 833-8264 • Birmingham Marriott, www.birminghammarriott.com, 205 968-3775

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Trip out west led to life-changing experience In the course of my marriage, I have traveled all over the United States with my in-laws. But of all those journeys, there is only one that stands out – in a weird kind of way.

The trip occurred when our daughters were little. One summer, my wife concocted the notion that her parents should use their motor home to drive from one end of the country to the other, and back, with our three daughters in tow. That trip changed my life.

Having been on an infinite number of trips with my girls, I scoffed at the notion that my unsuspecting in-laws should undertake such a death march while they were still young and in their prime. Typical of my in-laws, they ignored my entreaties, and embraced the opportunity.

Ironically, my wife actually understood the underlying implications, and instructed that I was not to accompany the expedition on the way west, but to fly to Portland, and catch the wagon train for the return trip. In other words, she had accurately concluded that the probability of catastrophic brain damage to both parents was not an acceptable

miles).

But for the most part every Phillip thing went smoothly until one Sartain night somewhere in the wilds of South Dakota. By that point in the Break trip, the sleeping arrangements from the were well established. The little Lake ones slept in the space over the cab, my in-laws slept in the bedroom in the back, and Lydia and I slept on a couch built for risk. masochists located in-between the I, on the other hand, was certwo. tain of irreversible catatonia eiFor the uninitiated, there are ther way. Splitting up the team would not forestall the inevitable, two types of motor homes: those but would only, at best, reduce the with a bathroom with adequate amount of medication required to privacy, and those without. On the night in question, it suddenly keep me permanently sedated. dawned on me that I was riding So, I saw them off, and proon a bus in the latter group. ceeded to put our combined afUntil that night, I had successfairs in order. A week and a half, fully coaxed my bladder into later, I flew to Portland, and was relieved to find that my daughters waiting until the morning to casually stroll to the bathhouse in the and wife were still aboard, and park for relief. But on this night, psychologically intact. From we were at a campground where hence, I immersed myself in the challenges of motor home travel. the bath house was in the next Following the lead of my girls, county. On top of that, it was I learned how to stave off the mo- under siege by insects that knew notony of butt numbing riding by they had nothing to lose if discovered gnawing on human flesh. In repeatedly chanting “How much other words, the bathhouse was farther?” while seeing how not an option. quickly we could burn through a The space between where I 24-pack of batteries in their Game Boys (roughly three hours or 160 was sleeping and where my in-

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Silently standing at the toilet, my bladder strained to unprecedented proportions, I stood prepared to engage in a tsunami of relief. At the last second, I glanced over and saw my in-laws sleeping peacefully, and considered the probable result of opening the flood gates.

“Oh,” I envisioned myself saying while looking over my shoulder, “Good evening. Don’t mind

me, I’ll only be a moment.

Should have left off that last beer, I suppose.”

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I knew that trip was a bad idea.

Phillip Bond Sartain is a Gainesville, GA lawyer and freelance writer.

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Five years ago, the American Legion received an estimate of $20,000 to renovate the pavilion, which has an intricate roof truss system.

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Georgia has a diversity of bass that continues to reel in anglers from across the nation. As the only state in the nation with six of the seven black bass species, Georgia stands out as a bass angler’s paradise.

This fall, regardless of where you are in the state, bass fishing opportunities abound, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is providing anglers with some helpful bass fishing information.

“Bass are a favorite species for anglers, and while people are most familiar with largemouth bass, it is by no means the only bass angling opportunity in the state,” says John Biagi, the division’s chief of Fisheries Management. “We encourage all anglers, beginners and experts, to get out this fall, make sure your license is up to date, take a kid fishing, enjoy the weather and fish for bass.”

Several species of black bass are fall favorites, including largemouth, smallmouth, shoal and spotted bass. Redeye and Suwan-

nee round out the six available black bass species here in Georgia.

Safety Check: Anglers should be aware that due to extreme drought conditions that have persisted throughout much of 2011, many of Georgia’s water bodies are much lower than normal.

Boaters should exercise caution when navigating unfamiliar areas.

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• Carters Lake - This lake offers anglers a real shot at a trophy Georgia spotted bass.

• Chattahoochee River (below Morgan Falls Dam) - Fall provides excellent largemouth, spotted and shoal bass fishing on the Chattahoochee.

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• Savannah River - Largemouth bass are abundant in this river downstream of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam to the estuary. When the river’s flow is low, good numbers of fish can be found around woody debris along the banks and diversion structures within the main channel.

Anglers must possess a current Georgia fishing license to fish in Georgia. If fishing on a PFA, anglers also need to have a WMA license.

Where can you get a license?

Buy it online or find a list of retail license vendors at www.georgiawildlife.com or buy it by phone at 1 800-366-2661.

Anglers can find much more information at www.gofishgeorgia.com, including Reservoir and River Fishing information for many water bodies, a Northeast and Northwest Georgia Fishing Guide, PFA Guides and much more.

Search: Lakeside on Lanier

LAKESIDE CLASSIFIEDS DOCKS Beautiful 32x32 EPE hardwood double slip hipped roof boat dock with party deck. Professional lighting, fiberglass dockbox and party deck furniture included, boat lift and boat sold separately. $25,000.

Call 678 523-9700.

Used docks, call for sizes and prices. Hendrix Dock Service. 770 403-4899 or 770 889-0929.

Used boat docks. Check out our news page on our web site at www.amaysingdocks.com or call 678 450-4212.

VEHICLE Winnebago 28’, 45,000 miles, engine 454, new banks, stainless EXU, tires, brakes, batteries, sleeps six. TVs. Great deal. $16,000. Chris 404 861-1267.

RENTALS Lake house for rent, $1,400 mo.

Sell or lease purchase available.

3,600 sq. ft. 5BR/4.5BA, no dock, master on main. Call 706 865-7134

or 706 318-7565.

Vacation rental: View the fall colors while enjoying beautiful Lake Lanier. VRBO 348760, www.watersedgevacationrentalsllc.com, Darlene, 678-300-1275.

SERVICES Lake Lanier Gear, T’s, souvenirs and gifts, www.lakelaniergear.com!

Lanier Gear is available at Hammond’s Fishing Center, Port Royale and Habersham Marina!

We do custom logo apparel too and quotes are free! Simply email us

info@lakelaniergear.com!

Boat hauling, DOT legal and insured, boats up to 30’. One call, we haul. Bill Sommerfield, 770 5390018 or email bosaru55@ yahoo.com.

Boat hauling services, cruisers, houseboats, and sailboats. Houseboat haul-outs for service and surveys DOT licensed and insured Lakeside Marine Transport 770945-2353.

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LAKESIDE ON LANIER CLASSIFIEDS ONLY $15 PER MONTH! Up to 20 words, then only 25 cents per word after that!

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November 2011

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